October 2008 Archives
October 31
Anyyone have experience with ACT?
Anyone have personal experience with ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) and/or Stephen Hayes 'Get Out Of Your Mind, And Into Your Life'? [more inside]
Utah after dark
My husband is going to be staying in Provo, Utah, next week for work (visiting from New Zealand). He's busy during the day. What are the highlights for dinner food and things-to-see-at-night? He has a rental car. [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered at 11:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by slightlybewildered at 11:30 PM PST - 9 comments
How exactly does licensing photos work?
I've been sent an email from a company producing a calendar. They are interested in using some of my photos from flickr for their calendar - not as main images, but as smaller fill pictures. I've said I'm interested, but I've never done anything like this before and now I'm freaking out a little - am I handling this right? [more inside]
posted by warble at 10:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by warble at 10:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Help for young woman woodworker with Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD, NVLD).
How can we assist our adult daughter who has Nonverbal Learning Disorder in finding/creating some sort of outboard executive function so she can pursue her interest in designing and building furniture? [more inside]
posted by mumstheword at 9:31 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mumstheword at 9:31 PM PST - 4 comments
Why do Chinese streaming video sites shut down after a certain time?
Why do Chinese streaming video sites slow down after a certain time? [more inside]
How did the obscenity/pornography laws change in the last 20 years?
Adult magazines and pay cable channels can now show more. Did the laws change, did society change, or both? [more inside]
How to turn nine empty months into an opportunity
In what worthwhile or cautionary ways have you spent a gap of downtime before grad school starts? [more inside]
Trying to remember the title/artist of a spooky werewolf song from the 1980's that played on the radio in Michigan.
Trying to remember the title/artist of a spooky werewolf song from the 1980's that played on the radio in Michigan. [more inside]
posted by mrbarrett.com at 8:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mrbarrett.com at 8:51 PM PST - 8 comments
How to replace just the keyboard on a 13" MacBook?
Has anyone found 13" MacBook Keyboard only (not the whole upper assembly) replacement instructions? [more inside]
How do I persistently mount an ext HDD in OS X?
How do I set up OS X (10.4) to mount an external hard drive at a specific folder on startup? [more inside]
Help me get a handle on my frames!
HTML/DOM/JavaScriptfilter: Help me get a handle on my frames! I'm by no means a javascript expert, though I can bash my way around in it when necessary - but I just can't figure out how to get a handle on the frames in my document via the DOM. [more inside]
posted by jferg at 8:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jferg at 8:00 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me understand how the internet is changing software architecture.
Where can I find information on how the internet is changing the way software is delivered? [more inside]
What's hanging in Liz's office?
What's this print hanging in Liz's office on 30 rock? [more inside]
posted by apetpsychic at 7:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by apetpsychic at 7:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me pick songs!!
I am making a photo montage DVD for a friend. It is going to be pictures of their kids set to music...I need some help with songs! Nothing to overly mushy. Ideas? [more inside]
How best to convince one's doctor to do a procedure now rather than wait a month?
Thursday I went to the ER with sudden sharp pains, which turned out to be a large ovarian cyst. The Dr said I might need emergency surgery to remove it. After getting some tests back he wants to "wait and see" about a month before approving their removal. I'm still in a lot of pain and want to try convince him to please just take them out... but not sure how I can talk him into it. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by wowbobwow at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments
So close!
I have a question on how to change the CSS and other formatting of a web page that I don't know the location of. Warning, we are talking more drupal! Screenshot inside... [more inside]
Obamusic!
What is the song at the very beginning of the Obamerical? [more inside]
Rails on Ubuntu
Rails on Ubuntu.
I've followed this tutorial: http://wiki.rubyonrails.org/rails/pages/RailsOnUbuntu
Now how to do I access ror from my browser? Where do I put files for dev? Help please!!
Post apocalyptic kindergarteners
Help me find this video of five year olds living in a world without adults. [more inside]
posted by the latin mouse at 5:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by the latin mouse at 5:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me get access to a journal article...
Can anyone help me out with getting a pdf copy of Robert Cox's 1981 article - "Social Forces, States, and World Orders"? [more inside]
posted by knapah at 5:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by knapah at 5:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Colour, Resolution, and David Hume.
To what extent can we discern different colours? What of this power is merely relational (a light blue, a lighter blue)? Have studies been done to determine if our "resolution of discernment" (a particular distance in nanometers of which we can differentiate two visual wavelengths with unaided vision)? What's the difference between how we speak of colour, how we conjure it up in its particularity in our imagination, and how we differentiate it through experience? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis at 5:08 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ageispolis at 5:08 PM PST - 13 comments
Delicious Mongolian BBQ in LA
I'm stumped as to finding an amazing Mongolian Barbeque place in Los Angeles. I'm used to places like BD's out in the midwest but have yet to find anything similar- Help! [more inside]
How can I stop whatever is chewing my basil plants?
My outdoor basil plants are being chewed away by something that leaves behind tiny black grains. Who is the culprit, and how can I stop it? [more inside]
OpenSource project name infringing a TradeMark
Should I rename my Open Source project because someone owning a trademark with the same name wants me to? [more inside]
Wiring my scooter I fried my brain. Little help?
Wiring diagram, can you help me sort this out plz? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 2:34 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by TomMelee at 2:34 PM PST - 18 comments
How to keep an active teen from climbing the walls while he recovers.
How can I keep my convalescing teenager busy after surgery? [more inside]
Digital Pocket Camera with RAW?
I am looking for a pocket digital camera (point and shoot) that will store the files in RAW. [more inside]
posted by horseblind at 2:09 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by horseblind at 2:09 PM PST - 12 comments
relationship questions?
What are some good relationship-themed 'question of the day'-type questions that don't make too many assumptions about the audience's gender/status/sexual orientation/etc? [more inside]
Before they were soldiers?
Moviefilter: I would like help compiling a list of movies set from the late 1930's - Dec. 7 1941, specifically that time between the rise of Nazi Germany and the start of U.S. involvement in WWII.
Not movies made then, nor movies about the war. Rather, ones in the plot highlights the interaction of Americans with Nazi Germans (or the Axis powers in general), at a time before when the American or the German would have been preemptively arrested or imprisoned. [more inside]
posted by TDIpod at 1:14 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by TDIpod at 1:14 PM PST - 18 comments
The How of When
Are dawn and dusk interchangeable in visual media? How does one differentiate a photograph taken in the early morning from one in the late afternoon? Can it be done? [more inside]
Feed my information addiction while I'm offline on November 4
I will not have internet access on election night, but really want to be able to follow along--has anyone seen a good cheat sheet? [more inside]
posted by Mavri at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Mavri at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
Identify This Essay...
Help me find an essay about a woman working in an affluent toy store during the holiday season and a life like baby doll is the hot ticket item but nobody wants to adopt the minority baby dolls or the "mutant" display doll. [more inside]
posted by thewalrusispaul at 1:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by thewalrusispaul at 1:00 PM PST - 3 comments
What content is good enough to pay for?
What kinds of content do companies pay for? [more inside]
I used to be a hairy guy.
I just shaved my head. My old hair fills a shoebox. What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted by sesquipedalian at 12:01 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by sesquipedalian at 12:01 PM PST - 25 comments
I Want To Ride My Bicycle, I Want To Ride My Bike...
Yes or no: is biking permitted in Inwood Hill Park in New York? [more inside]
Run a laptop while it's closed?
Can I make my Dell laptop keep running when it is closed? [more inside]
posted by trip and a half at 11:50 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by trip and a half at 11:50 AM PST - 12 comments
What are poll internals?
What does the term "internals" mean, as used when discussing political polls? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 11:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 11:19 AM PST - 8 comments
Philly bachelorette ideas needed!
Philly Philter: I am looking for a pre-dinner activity for a very low key bachelorette party. [more inside]
Emergency need to eat
Emergency should-I-Eat-This! Burger King Apple Fries showing discoloration. I know apples are supposed to turn brown, but these are looking yellow-ish, with somewhat transparent/brown-ish bruise-looking spots. Also, the plastic bag was completely inflated when I went to open it. I took a sample taste and it didn't taste too bad. Final note: I'm really hungry but not hungry enough to not care about food poisoning and I tend to be really bad about being able to judge food-rot. [more inside]
posted by amethysts at 11:03 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by amethysts at 11:03 AM PST - 33 comments
How Can I Change Driver's License Address without Proof of Address?
How can I change my address on my driver's license if I don't have the proof of address that the BMV requires? [more inside]
posted by Nedroid at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Nedroid at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
I need pants
Help me find the best pair of pants to fit my needs! [more inside]
Algebra-filter: when will I get out of jail? (good time credit forumla)
Algebra-filter: help me create a formula to calculate "good time credits" for California jails:
([{actual days in jail/4} - any remainder] x 2) + actual days in jail = number of days sentenced to jail
Solve for "actual"
Show your work [more inside]
posted by unclezeb at 10:25 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by unclezeb at 10:25 AM PST - 18 comments
Are there any good alternatives to Hulu for watching TV on a computer?
Are there any good alternatives to Hulu for watching TV on a computer? I'm having some bandwidth/connection problems, and I'd like to try an alternative if one exists. [more inside]
Do any nation societies for Art & Technology exist in the US?
Are there any large (national) Art & Technology societies in the US? [more inside]
Banff in May?
I'm thinking about taking my wife to Banff, Alberta for our tenth anniversary near the beginning of May. Help me with some ideas. [more inside]
posted by MagicEightBall at 10:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by MagicEightBall at 10:09 AM PST - 17 comments
one semester? FAIL!
Is it humanly possible to take A+P II (3 credits, 4 with the lab), Introduction to Chem (4 credits), Microbiology (5 credits), and Nutrition (4 credits), for a possible total of 16 or 17 credits, all in one semester? [more inside]
Can I protect myself from a potential Money Pit?
I'm buying my first home and there are potential special assessments looming. Am I truly protecting myself from future repair and legal fee costs by setting up an escrow account? I'm buying my first condo and am clueless. Help me make this protection ironclad or tell me to run away! [more inside]
posted by joemax at 10:03 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by joemax at 10:03 AM PST - 8 comments
Help put muffin tin back together again
My sister has a stone muffin pan like this (except it is 6 jumbo muffin cups) that broke into three pieces during a recent move. She said none of the cups were damaged, so any ideas on an oven-safe adhesive to put it back together? [more inside]
posted by sararah at 9:56 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sararah at 9:56 AM PST - 13 comments
reversible sayings
What are some good sayings or quotes along the lines of Bill Clinton and the Sphinx from Mystery Men? i.e. the power of our example not the example of our power, before you can learn what I teach i must first teach how to learn, etc....
posted by sorindome at 9:48 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by sorindome at 9:48 AM PST - 19 comments
Damsel in Distress costume (tied to train tracks)
Today is Halloween and i can't procrastinate anymore...I guess I have to go as the only thing I could come up with: A damsel in distress. I wanna look like the girls in the old westerns when they get tied to train tracks by the bad guy. Any suggestions on what to use as train tracks? I can run over to home depot, I just don't know what to look for that's lightweight (i'm a small girl) and looks like tracks. I can nail a few things together without problem. [more inside]
What makes therapy worth it?
New to Therapy: My 3rd and final free therapy session through my company's EAP program is this afternoon, is there some 3 session progress meter I should be looking for to help decide if i want to continue paying for this? [more inside]
Family-friendly pool near Boston / Metrowest?
Where’s a good place in the Boston or (preferably) Metrowest area to take my six year old son to shoot some pool? [more inside]
dropload for my own server?
I was wondering if there is a script/tool that I can install on my own webserver (apache2 on linux) that will do the work or dropload or yousendit or one of those numerous websites. [more inside]
I Want Quality to Kick Quantity's Ass
Help me extract more quality from the quantity of the Information Age, especially as regards my leisure time. [more inside]
Help me figure out to go with my free plane ticket!
I have a free ticket to anywhere in the 48 states (no Hawaii or Alaska) that I need to book in the next week. I am one person and expect to go for 5-7 days. Please help me decide where to go and what time of year to go there. (The ticket can be booked for any date within the next year.) [more inside]
Paris Shopping on the Cheap?
I'll be in Paris for a few days next month, and I'd like to check out some thrift stores. I'm not looking for anything fancy or designer, just maybe some cute skirts or sweaters. Most of the articles I've seen online talk about places where you can get couture for a fraction of the price, but that's not really my thing. Also, this might be silly, but I'm a size 8 US...would resale shops have things in my size? Any advice that can point me in the right direction is greatly appreciated!
How do I give money to a friend who is too proud to accept it?
A friend of mine is coming in from a couple hours away (each way) for the night (halloween party), and money is tight on her end. I would go pick her up myself, but have to work late into the afternoon and wouldn't have time to drive up and back twice between today and tomorrow. I want to give her the money for gas (I am in a much better position financially), since I know this is a big expense for her and she is saving me the trip, but she is very independent and does not want me reimbursing her.
How can I get her to accept it without making damaging her ego or seeming like this is out of pity?
posted by pennstatephil at 6:55 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by pennstatephil at 6:55 AM PST - 21 comments
Growing up no one thinks they'll end up in Kalamazoo, do they?
I have the option of moving to Kalamazoo, Michigan. What does Kalamazoo and Michigan have going for them? [more inside]
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 6:39 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 6:39 AM PST - 29 comments
They've never even actually caught a squirrel, but they'd llike to.
I need practical advice on switching my cats to a partially raw diet. [more inside]
Help me find my perfect DC bar!
Help me find my perfect bar in DC! [more inside]
Is there a way to show just unread items after a search in Google Reader?
Is there a way to show just unread items after a search in Google Reader? [more inside]
Why my design sucks? I can has better design skills please?
Three part question about "professional-looking" websites. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 4:15 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 4:15 AM PST - 32 comments
Online radio programs you love
This question has been (sortof) made before. Which *good* online radio station's programs do you listen to? (Not the radio stations themselves). Preferably music, it doesn't matter the style. [more inside]
Why can't I listen to conference calls on Yahoo Finance? (using Mac Safari/Firefox)
Why can't I listen to conference calls on Yahoo Finance? (using Mac Safari/Firefox) [more inside]
Google hates me
Get "whitelisted" by gmail? Shared IP, shakey literacy, multiple users and [more inside]
Help me create a portfolio, quick!
I'm a writer, and I have a job interview on Tuesday afternoon. While I have my work lying around in folders on my PC (some video, some print, some flash, some radio), I haven't organized them in any meaningful, presentable way.
How can I organize my work quickly into a decent portfolio that I can burn onto a CD as a leave-behind? Difficulty level - no Flash ability whatsoever, conversant with HTML.
Replicant hair
My girlfriend wants to dress as Rachel from 'Blade runner' but she has no idea how to do her hair like her. I remember a link somewhere showing how to do it but now i can't find it. I've googled extensively and found nothing ... can anyone help ?
Collegiate Harold and Maude
What do women think of younger men (while in college)? [more inside]
Searching for certain Halloween filmstrip
When I was a kid in first grade (around 1972 or so), for Halloween we saw a filmstrip that had no words to it, only what I remember to be classical music. The film strip itself started out with scenes of dead trees, against the night sky -- then a bell tower rang out 12 times, and on the 12th time the music started, and ghosts rose out of the graves to dance around. By the end of the filmstrip, the sun starts to come up, and by daybreak all the ghosts go back into the graves. I believe that all the illustrations for it were done in watercolor, but they might've been some other type of painting -- I don't think they were drawing. Might anybody have any idea what that filmstrip was?
What the Coen Brothers are reading
Pitching an upper-division English course on Literature and Film. Would like to focus on the films of the Coen Brothers, but need suggestions of novels, short stories, plays, etc. to pair with their movies. Any suggestions? [more inside]
October 30
What can I expect from Clomid?
I am considering taking Clomid to help me get pregnant. What kind of side effects can I expect? [more inside]
Why do people leave on the footwear in porno?
Why do people keep their shoes on in pornographic films? Does anybody really find this sexy? Or, am I missing something?
posted by anonymous at 10:38 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by anonymous at 10:38 PM PST - 26 comments
Cultural expectations in a restaurant?
When I go to a restaurant, am I expected to use their cultural mannerisms and customs or is it ok for me to do things however I want? Is there a limit to how lenient they are about letting me do things my way? [more inside]
posted by alitorbati at 9:41 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by alitorbati at 9:41 PM PST - 18 comments
She's gone
We were daily buddies at work for two years - she has a boyfriend and I'm married - but we cracked each other up and "fought the man" together. There were rules, and if I pushed them she reminded me, sometimes harshly but still there was genuine mutual platonic affection. About a month after me getting laid off she won't talk to me anymore. It's really bothering me because I don't know why... advice?? [more inside]
posted by Barrows at 9:16 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Barrows at 9:16 PM PST - 28 comments
either way, I'm an asshole.
Which is worse? To call or not to call? [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne at 9:07 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Sara Anne at 9:07 PM PST - 13 comments
Obama and SNL
What evidence is there to suggest that Obama will (or will not) be on Saturday Night Live this weekend? [more inside]
posted by inconsequentialist at 8:22 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by inconsequentialist at 8:22 PM PST - 17 comments
My sliced apples are rusting!
How do Subway/McDonald's keep apple slices from oxidizing? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 8:00 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 8:00 PM PST - 12 comments
when a kid is shunned
My son, 9, likes math, playing music, computers, video. He's not athletic; he likes Wii Fit better than real sports. He's starting to get shunned by other boys: he seems nice and normal to me but I guess he's a geek to them. What do I do, besides support him in every way I can?
How to discipline an employee?
I need to discipline an employee for extreme tardiness, but I don't know how. [more inside]
posted by foxinthesnow at 7:22 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by foxinthesnow at 7:22 PM PST - 33 comments
Harder, Better, Faster, Dead?
YANMD Filter: I was told recently that my eye drops (Cosopt) could limit my heart rate: is this true? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 6:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by 47triple2 at 6:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Ipod touch cannot connect through USB 2.0 port.
My new first generation Ipod touch can connect via a USB 1 hub to Itunes, but it gives errors when trying to restore or synchronize via any USB 2.0 port on my computer. I have windows XP and I tried everything suggested by apple support. his problem seems to be independednt of firmaware version.
Should I take it in to the Apple store?
Is it really worth learning Dvorak given that friend/libraries/internet cafes all use QWERTY?
Is it really worth learning Dvorak given that friend/libraries/internet cafes all use QWERTY? [more inside]
posted by man down under at 6:34 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by man down under at 6:34 PM PST - 22 comments
Mmmm donuts
Why is it that any portrayal of police officers in movies, or television always include a love for donuts? [more inside]
posted by lifeonholidae at 5:46 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by lifeonholidae at 5:46 PM PST - 26 comments
Do you remember a writing website from a number of years ago?
Looking for a writing website I somewhat remember from a number of years ago... [more inside]
posted by terrortubby at 5:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by terrortubby at 5:36 PM PST - 3 comments
Is ChaCha a scam?
I am looking to purchase color photo gels in the Boston area. Does anyone know of any stores that sell them?
I am looking to purchase color photo gels in the Boston area. Does anyone know of any stores that sell them?
Pump him full of testosterone and he'll grow his own mustache! No, wait.
Need to attach a felt mustache to my kid's face for a school Halloween party. No time to buy anything fancy (a la spirit gum or the like); what should I use? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda at 4:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Lucinda at 4:57 PM PST - 17 comments
That green thing on my sleeve is a heart, not snot.
A universal symbol for a low-speed electric vehicle? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 4:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by nomisxid at 4:46 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I listen to Peel Sessions tracks?
Where can I listen to BBC's Peel Sessions? There doesn't seem to be a way to stream them, or to buy them? Am I dense? [more inside]
Is penny-wise pound-foolish with replacement filters?
With some products, the off-brand is as good as any other brand, sometimes even coming off the same production lines in the same factories. With other products, there is a quality difference between brands. How about for replacement HEPA filters for a Kenmore air cleaner? (And, as a bonus, should I believe the warning against washing and reusing the charcoal pre-filters?) [more inside]
Orangic Chemists in the House?
Anyone who knows Organic Chemistry? Can you help me with one reaction mechanism? [more inside]
Where can I find an mp3 of children singing the Swedish Christmas carol, "Nu är det jul igen"?
Where can I buy/find the mp3 of the traditional Swedish Christmas carol, "Nu är det jul igen" with children singing it? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll at 3:53 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by perpetualstroll at 3:53 PM PST - 2 comments
Good places to buy $US cash in Sydney CBD?
Good places to buy $US cash in Sydney CBD? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 3:49 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by UbuRoivas at 3:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Are there any remote help companies that I could earn residual income for by signing people up for their service?
Are there any remote help companies that I could earn residual income for by signing people up for their service? (not just disguised as a BS affiliate program) [more inside]
Chatting up the grocer
I have a crush on the night clerk at my local grocery store. How do I let him know I find him intriguing without coming off all stalkerish? [more inside]
posted by ruemonkey at 3:21 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by ruemonkey at 3:21 PM PST - 31 comments
I want to be a book when I grow up.
Can the hive mind help me by suggesting some good, but simple, literary costume ideas for halloween? [more inside]
posted by anoirmarie at 3:12 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by anoirmarie at 3:12 PM PST - 29 comments
trademark vs. my domain name
I think a company is trying to do an end-around to get my domain name, what can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by rhizome at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rhizome at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
What magazines would a five-year old boy in the UK love to receive?
I want to give the five-year-old son of my good friends a magazine subscription as a gift. I'm giving their eight-year-old bookworm daughter a sub to Puffin Post, which I loved as a kid. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by acalthla at 3:06 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by acalthla at 3:06 PM PST - 23 comments
how is a free-for-all faster?
Does eliminating assigned seating reduce boarding times for airplanes? And if so, why? [more inside]
License to thrill? Personalized plates ideas, please.
Woohoo, I'm converting my Prius to a plug-in! Now I want a personalized license plate to go with it. [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl at 2:39 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by cocoagirl at 2:39 PM PST - 25 comments
Me vote pretty some day.
How do I (quickly) educate myself on the props and candidate choices I will be faced with on my ballot next week? [more inside]
Cheap dragon smoke wanted
My dragon has lost its fire. I have a dragon above my front door. I want to make it blow smoke out the nostrils. And I'm cheap. [more inside]
I want six months off too
How do these TV reality contestants (i.e. Biggest Loser and others) get away from work for 5-6 months? Surely they are not all weathy enough to not be working people? Anybody know how folks do this?
If you could MSNBC me now
How do I perfect my Rachel Maddow Halloween costume? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau at 1:48 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Lieber Frau at 1:48 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I protect my backup drive?
How do I secure my backup hard drive that I copy my computer's content onto? [more inside]
One order of Tabula Rasa, please.
Help me cover my trail in both Firefox and Explorer, please! [more inside]
What's the best way to make a video go viral?
What's the best way to make a video go viral? One of my friends is trying to hype up interest his nonprofit organization with a funny video featuring one of the founders. What specific websites or other modes of communication should he utilize to get the video out there?
What would be a smart/witty/punny/classy costume that I can dance in?
Halloween costume filter: For once, I'd love to have a really great costume - something smart and witty and not overdone. But it needs to be something that I can dance in all night long. Help! [more inside]
posted by inatizzy at 1:29 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by inatizzy at 1:29 PM PST - 10 comments
Can't we all just get along?
Can I successfully cook brown and white rice together? The plan is to use a steamer with a 50/50 mix of the 2 varieties.
If so, could you suggest a methodology?
I prefer the brown, but I have a partial bag of white that I don't want to throw away.
posted by Exchequer at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Exchequer at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Edumacate me on gas prices, please?
Looking for educated guesses on what will happen to the price of gas at the pump for the US resident in 2009. [more inside]
Trail skills for girls.
What skills can I teach my daughters, aged 9 and 7, while hiking? Also, where should we take our big, culminating hike in the spring (in or around Phoenix)? [more inside]
posted by Barry B. Palindromer at 12:02 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Barry B. Palindromer at 12:02 PM PST - 21 comments
How to manage music and spin the dial on the Sansa Connect?
Sansa Connect two-fer: (1) the little dial sometimes become immobile; (2) which program to use now that Yahoo Jukebox has bitten the dust? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty at 11:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ibmcginty at 11:42 AM PST - 4 comments
Best Test Setup for Windows 7
What is the best/safest Windows 7 Test Setup? Virtualization? Partition an HD? [more inside]
Moving in with an S.O. - General advice
Moving in with your significant other: Please tell me your stories and general advice. Good, bad, things you wish you'd talked about ahead of time, things you'd do differently. How long had you been together? Do you wish you'd moved in sooner, or later, or not at all? What can one do to make things go smoothly? What changes should I expect? [more inside]
posted by soleiluna at 11:36 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by soleiluna at 11:36 AM PST - 41 comments
Help me craft a business-sharing contract with my boss.
Please help me negotiate a business arrangement with my boss that has me doing some work as an employee and some work as an independent contractor. [more inside]
Less Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, More Economist
How do I get published in policy and trade magazines? [more inside]
Fantasy Book-Reincarnation?
I read a book in the late '80s that I really enjoyed and I've been unsuccessfully trying to remember the title (or author). It was a fantasy softcover book with a purple cover. The story was set in a small village in New Forest, England. The main characters were involved in a love triangle with the two main lovers dying and being reincarnated three different times in three different centuries before having their happily ever after. Any fantasy buffs out there that can help me? [more inside]
posted by carrieworm at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by carrieworm at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Pet vet on the 'net yet?
For minor pet health questions: suggest websites that are comprehensive & user-friendly? I'd like to avoid unnecessary vet visits. [more inside]
Influential ideas about time?
I am looking to learn about philosophies of time and their popular reception in the early 20th century, can anyone recommend any good books or other resources? [more inside]
Witty puns from across the globe!
Do puns exist in other languages? [more inside]
Where do "health" supplement companies get their ingredients from?
Where do "health" supplement companies get their ingredients from? [more inside]
Cat House?
Can anyone recommend a good pet boarding facility in New York City? When in I lived in California, I used a place that let healthy kitties run and around play during the day. I would like to find something similar in NYC (basically a place that doesn't keep the cats locked up in a cage 24 hours/day), but Google is failing me.
Work computer + need for MP3 download = frustration
Help me find a specific version of a U2 song for download! [more inside]
posted by moitz at 10:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by moitz at 10:32 AM PST - 13 comments
Can you help me replace my lost earbud piece?
I lost part of my headphones. Must I replace my beloved earbuds, or can I just replace the lost part? [more inside]
posted by Sheppagus at 10:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Sheppagus at 10:14 AM PST - 10 comments
How would one get a travel guide published?
My wife and I are looking at writing a US based (lower 48) travel guide and would like any tips possible regarding getting one published, and how to make it actually happen. [more inside]
posted by arniec at 10:11 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by arniec at 10:11 AM PST - 3 comments
Regex crisis...
Regular Expressions / PHP preg_replace problem. Can this be made to work...? [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 10:02 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by twine42 at 10:02 AM PST - 13 comments
CatFilter - is adult food OK for an older kitten?
Am I hurting my 7-month-old kitten by letting him eat adult cat food? [more inside]
Help me find a quick and simple costume!
I'm looking for easy and funny Halloween costume ideas. Topical or newsy/political stuff is great, but I'm open to anything that doesn't require a lot of supplies. [more inside]
Why won't IE7 play nice with my local images?
Internet Explorer 7 will not display some images when I create/view web sites on my PC. Any idea why? [more inside]
Social Math Games?
Can you think of any parlor games (not commericial games; I don't want to buy anything), for a bunch of players (5-15, give or take) that rely on math/strategy/logic skills? Haggle is a perfect example. [more inside]
What type of phone should I buy next month and what carrier should I be on?
What type of phone should I buy next month and what carrier should I be on? I'm on a Verizon family plan right now with my parents and it expires around Thanksgiving. I have a free upgrade with Verizon, as well. [more inside]
Why don't scars just go away?
Probably a dumb question, but if skin cells regenerate completely over time, why aren't scars... regenerated out?
posted by xmutex at 9:06 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by xmutex at 9:06 AM PST - 7 comments
I can name the tune but not the ad
I know I've heard the opening bars of Beck's "Gamma Ray" in a commercial or promo recently (Telus? The Gap?) but I can't place it and my Google-fu in in the ditch today. Help!
30" Apple Cinema Display with Xbox 360 and PS3 (all HDMI) problems.
30" Apple Cinema Display with Xbox 360 and PS3 (all HDMI) problems.
I have bought probably $100 worth of cables and still it doesnt work. [more inside]
Looking for graphics for an art project
I am trying to find inspiration graphics for a piece I want to create. I know I have seen what I am looking for sometime in my life.
The piece I am creating is for a mythical toy that is a disc shaped flying object. I want to make it in the guise of a 1930's or 1940's advertisement.
A boys face in wonder
A splashy graphical font across the top
The disc "comin' at ya" with wind sweeps trailing back
All in bold primary colors.
I have scoured the web for some source material, but keep coming up empty handed. Any pointers would be appreciated.
Henry
How do I find a list of schools that have told LSAC to waive my app fee?
Law School Application Filter: Is there a centralized place (on the LSAC site) where I can find out what law schools have given me application fee waivers? [more inside]
How to transfer learning dialogue into an asynchronous online world?
Looking for specific techniques to put engaging interaction back into online learning at the university level. [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 8:32 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jeanmari at 8:32 AM PST - 2 comments
Denied a raise; what is my next step?
I was denied a raise that I really deserved because the small company I work for "isn't doing so well right now." My request came after I was given a very positive review in which all parties agreed that have exceeded expectations. [more inside]
The best political coverage available (via internet) on Election Night.
The best political coverage available (via internet) on Election Night. [more inside]
Need help on line from one of the Planet of the Apes movie.
I need to know which Planet of the Apes movie the line, "Your parents died 2000 years ago! (laughing)".... [more inside]
posted by foodybat at 8:12 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by foodybat at 8:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me txt and call around Europe without breaking the bank.
Best Europe wide roaming prepaid sim card? [more inside]
No canto por cantar, canto por no llorar/salud y suerte y que la vida les da mas
I've been digging on the cuban hip hop lately. I've seen the doc East of Havana. I listen to las Orishas, and I have the soundtrack/related album to East of Havana by El Cartel. I do like the artists featured there, but I enjoy las Orishas more because it feels a bit more infused with traditional Cuban music. Any recommendations of what else I can listen to? [more inside]
posted by Soulbee at 8:09 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Soulbee at 8:09 AM PST - 3 comments
While speculating is fun I'd like to know for sure
Mrs Mutant & I live in London. We see lots of planes flying overhead. We wonder where they are coming from and where they are going and how to find out. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 8:06 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mutant at 8:06 AM PST - 10 comments
Please advise me on the best answering machine/cordless phone combo for our home
Please advise me on the best answering machine/cordless phone combo for our home. The cost is not the top concern except inasmuch as I want to buy value for money. [more inside]
Should I tell him?
Do I tell him how I feel even though the timing is bad? I mean, really bad? [more inside]
How to fix a broken HP LCD backlight?
Woke up this morning, opened my HP laptop, and found out that the LCD screen was showing a very faint and dim image. I suspect the backlight is broken. It's out of warranty. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by nasreddin at 7:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by nasreddin at 7:15 AM PST - 9 comments
Need a Czech mate
I don't know any Czech speakers but I'm pretty sure I'm making a hash of saying this guy's surname out loud. [more inside]
posted by Jody Tresidder at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jody Tresidder at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Does Obama / McCain slash fiction exist?
Does Obama / McCain slash fiction exist? If so, where can I find it and what are the major themes in the genre? [more inside]
posted by abirae at 6:31 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by abirae at 6:31 AM PST - 10 comments
This little piggie went OWWWW all the way home
I think I broke my littlest toe. Everything I read online says that basically nothing can be done, so there's no point in going to the doctor, right? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 6:19 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by desjardins at 6:19 AM PST - 27 comments
Anyone remember a comedian doing a "badly dubbed" sketch about godzila trampling the city?
In the mid eighty's there was a comedian that did a piece on godzilla. Basically he acted like a badly dubbed godzilla film with mouth movements out of sync with voice saying "look out" "godzilla's going to trample the city again". Anyone know who he was or remember the sketch?
posted by mefiskiing at 6:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mefiskiing at 6:13 AM PST - 6 comments
Good nagging software for Mac OS X?
Is there any Mac software that can naggingly "encourage" me to fall asleep earlier? [more inside]
Print on Demand services with APIs?
Are there any print on demand services that offer APIs for large prints or small posters, instead of having to email requests manually, or manually fill in web forms again and again? [more inside]
Does homeowner's insurance cover porch settling due to drought?
InsuranceFilter: Would homeowners insurance generally cover a large concrete porch that has pulled away from the house due to a summer drought? [more inside]
posted by schleppo at 6:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by schleppo at 6:05 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me not care.
How can I ignore my ego and feelings of self-importance? [more inside]
Men's suits in Vancouver Canada?
What is the best place to buy ready-to-wear or slightly altered men's business suits in Vancouver BC? Bonus points if the place sells both ready to wear and provides custom tailoring services at reasonable prices.
"Why you would want to put Reagan so close to your heart is beyond me!"
ShoppingFilter: In order to complete a Halloween costume, I need to acquire some Reagan-related political pins/buttons. However, my initial search has mostly taken me to places that no longer exist! Is there anywhere the Green would suggest I go to in the Washington DC metropolitan area to satiate my thirst for this kind of political paraphernalia? [more inside]
posted by Keter at 5:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Keter at 5:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Anyone know the title of this book?
Back when I was in Elementary school around 1969 our teacher read a book aloud to the class that I remember as being kind of fantasy and kind of spooky. The plot was something about a sister and brother who were latch-key kids. I think the sister wore the house key around her neck on a green ribbon. Anyway, somehow they were "kidnapped" by an old person and and ended up on an island where the people never got older. I believe a closet was involved too THe way the people stayed young had something to do with the kids not being abled to leave. If someone knows the name of this book it would be great. Thanks.
posted by pjlalala at 5:01 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pjlalala at 5:01 AM PST - 8 comments
lolNoah?
I know about lolcats. I know about loldogs. What I want are some other different lolanimals. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 4:57 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Solomon at 4:57 AM PST - 26 comments
Sgould I become a limited company? (UK)
I've been a sole trader for 10 years, but calculators such as this suggest I could save maybe £2000 a year on tax by becoming a limited company. Have others found it worthwhile? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu at 4:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by hatmandu at 4:15 AM PST - 3 comments
Peppy Broadband in Paris
My girlfriend and I are moving into an apartment in the 12th arrondissement of Paris. We'd like to be able to stream video and download various things at high speed and we're trying to figure out which service to sign up for. [more inside]
October 29
I accidentally the whole conversation?
Does anyone know of a working mirror with all the "I accidentally the whole fleshlight" conversations? [more inside]
posted by hobbes at 11:59 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hobbes at 11:59 PM PST - 2 comments
Lefthanded or just not getting it?
I have an awful lot of trouble with 'easy open' packaging. I also have trouble with zip lock bags, sealed OTC medicines and just about any other kinds of packaging. My hands work just fine. Is this common for very left handed people? Everything I open looks like a dog did it with teeth.
Help me decide what's appropriate for this job interview (clothing-wise)..
What should a California girl wear to a job interview in Boston in few (cold) weeks? [more inside]
posted by brynna at 9:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by brynna at 9:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me deal with bigots
My bartender (and his wife) are voting yes on proposition 8 (the amendment to ban gay marriage). Help me figure out an appropriate response to this. [more inside]
Garnished wages can we still settle the debt?
My Mom’s wages are being garnished by a collection agency. Can we still settle the debt? How much do we offer and where do we get the money? [more inside]
Where Do I Find Red Longjohns in NYC?
CostumeHelpFilter(NYC): I'm trying to pull my costume together at the last minute (namely: Artie, the Strongest Man in the World.) To do so, I need red longjohns / thermal underwear / tights -- and I need 'em someplace in NYC, so I can buy ASAP. Anybody know where such things could be purchased? (Online stores are not too helpful at this point.) Thanks!
posted by theoddball at 8:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by theoddball at 8:36 PM PST - 9 comments
Don't you die on me!
My beloved Thinkpad T60 has died in my arms. [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 8:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mammary16 at 8:32 PM PST - 8 comments
This one is another hit song.
Identify This Song Filter: My friend made me a mix CD that included this wicked awesome song - it's a Bollywood/Reggaeton mashup and I love the hell out of it. I would like to find more songs like it, and it would certainly help if I perhaps knew something about the song. Like, anything. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 8:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 8:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Every vote counts (unless you forget to sign the envelope)
Mr. sfkiddo voted by mail and didn't sign the envelope. Help us make his vote count. [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo at 8:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by sfkiddo at 8:21 PM PST - 13 comments
N'oubliez pas ne rendre mon crayon
Translating the French dialog in Thomas Mann's The Magic Mountain. [more inside]
posted by nanojath at 8:20 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by nanojath at 8:20 PM PST - 2 comments
How can I avoid doing Halloween as a ghost?
Just moved- how can I intercept something sent via overnight mail to my old address without waiting for USPS to forward it to my new address? [more inside]
How do I find the source of donations to Religious groups?
How do I find out who's paying the bill for The Call to use Qualcomm stadium? [more inside]
posted by Orb2069 at 7:58 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Orb2069 at 7:58 PM PST - 2 comments
(your headline here)
San Francisco Parking: I'm in town for a week or so and looking for a cheap way to park my car within the city. I can't get a temp permit since I'm not a resident. (more boring details inside) [more inside]
How do I date, now that I'm sober?
Now that I'm sober ... how the heck do I go about dating? [more inside]
Help me find a cord
Can I buy a new cord for my camera's battery charger? [more inside]
Does anybody know the band Paper Lantern?
Where I can buy music by and information about the band Paper Lantern? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer at 6:36 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by msbrauer at 6:36 PM PST - 2 comments
Good Flash player for playing Quicktime (.mov) files?
Good off-the-shelf Flash player to play Quicktime (.mov) files? Or get one custom-built? [more inside]
posted by mark7570 at 6:28 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by mark7570 at 6:28 PM PST - 2 comments
Where'd the i's and hyhens go?
PrepressFilter: Issues with film output of our PDFs We're having a problem with specific letters dropping out, specifically the "i" and and hyphens "-" [more inside]
My feet stink!
My feet stink, all of a sudden, and I can't figure out why! [more inside]
Go big or go home?
The Dow Jones average on November 5th: Is it going up or down, help me decide. [more inside]
posted by clearly at 5:34 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by clearly at 5:34 PM PST - 33 comments
Help me ID a white burgundy
Was given a bottle of 1991 Chassagne-MOntrachet 1st Cru "Les Vergers" mis en bouteille pour Jean Lecellier today
I can find reference to "Les Vergers" of course but nothing of this maker
Can anyone tell me anything about this particular wine?
posted by dougiedd at 5:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dougiedd at 5:32 PM PST - 7 comments
Simple good looking slideshow
Need software to make a good looking slideshow with effort and time approaching zero. [more inside]
posted by signal at 4:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by signal at 4:56 PM PST - 8 comments
The great debaters?
First-year debater looking for advice on rebuttals. [more inside]
Banking Conspiracy Beach Reading
I'm looking for accessible, credible writing about global banking conspiracies that doesn't lapse into anti-semitism or tinfoil haberdashery. Does such a book exist?
My oven is not a clown car
Oven management strategies for thanksgiving? I am hosting thanksgiving at my house this year, and need help planning the best strategy for making a large roast meal with insufficient oven space. [more inside]
posted by Joh at 4:06 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Joh at 4:06 PM PST - 22 comments
Help ringing ouch fire alarm
Help my friend -- fire alarm won't stop and she can't sleep -- apartment managers won't help. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 4:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 4:03 PM PST - 14 comments
What's a Good Camera for Living Out My Childish Jack London Fantasies?
I will be going dogsledding with Outward Bound this January. What sort of camera should I bring? [more inside]
My head is too big.
I have a papier mache Carnival mask that's too narrow for my face. It curls back to sort of wrap around the temples, which instead digs into my head. How can I open it up a bit? Will steaming it work?
Dating w/o being a d-bag
The answer is not in Help > Aboot.
Is there a way to make ArcGIS spell -meter like a Canadian? For example, inserting scale text pops out -meter, but I'd like to see -metre and sometimes -mètre. I know that I can subsequently convert these to graphics and edit the text from there, but is there any way to skip this step entirely by changing language or spelling settings within the program? Altering my XP language/international settings didn't do anything. Thanks in advance!
GODZILLA!!!
What are some classic, old sci-fi movies? [more inside]
Childrens book from the 70's
Childrens book from the 70's filter: A book about a kid who makes a lubricant that makes cars frictionless. [more inside]
posted by Ponderance at 2:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Ponderance at 2:51 PM PST - 3 comments
SF Bars for Election Night
S.F./Bay Area bars with election coverage and/or election night parties? [more inside]
posted by UrineSoakedRube at 2:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by UrineSoakedRube at 2:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Meet Little Ms. Clumpy
My cat's fur is suddenly getting matted. Why, and what can I do about it? [more inside]
have my cake and eat it too..
if i start a local restaurant review blog, and attempt to make an income from it, via advertisements on my page or any other means, can i take tax deductions for the costs of my meals that i write about and any other associated costs?
posted by fumbducker at 2:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by fumbducker at 2:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Do all veterinary schools kill practice animals?
Do all veterinary schools sacrifice healthy animals for teaching? [more inside]
How can I automatically (by typing) sort by "from" in Outlook 2007?
How can I automatically (by typing) sort by "from" in Outlook 2007? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu at 2:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by KokuRyu at 2:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Mystery Houseplant
Can anyone identify this splendid mystery houseplant? It was received as a gift, but without any accompanying little plastic tag, and I'd just like to know what it is so I can figure how how best to take care of it. [more inside]
posted by hydatius at 1:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hydatius at 1:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Insanely loud MRI -- why?
Javascript if date within range
Javascript: If date is between date range, output this, else output this. [more inside]
What video editing software is best for me?
What video editing software is best for me? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by nitsuj at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
What should I do if I can't log in to my router all of a sudden?
My router password changed itself! I'm using the DD-WRT firmware on WRT54G v7 Linksys router, what can I do? [more inside]
posted by rintako at 1:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rintako at 1:26 PM PST - 8 comments
Not Getting Famous on YouTube
I have a song I composed / recorded / etc. I'd like to make simple video by cutting together fragments of public-domain films with this song. I have a MacBook. How to get to point B? iMovie is crashing on every import. [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 1:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by tmcw at 1:24 PM PST - 2 comments
I think my therapist is hot
I think I'm very attracted to my therapist. No, I'm not that kind of person, and that's why this is bothering me a lot. [more inside]
Logistics of registering for British citizenship by descent
Registering for British citizenship by descent: do they return the documents? Also: cutting a check in foreign currency? [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 12:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by paultopia at 12:53 PM PST - 7 comments
How much will HDTV priced drop this season?
I still don't have HDTV and have been postponing this major expense as much as I can. Last week was in Costco and saw Westinghouse 32" LCD for just $399 and almost snapped. Does it make any sense to wait longer? Will prices sink after Christmas or will they stay flat?
MLA Citations of Emails, Online Records
What is the proper MLA citation format (parenthetical and works cited list) for these internet-related sources? [more inside]
posted by Awkward Philip at 12:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Awkward Philip at 12:21 PM PST - 3 comments
Are there differences between car ice scrapers?
Are there differences between car ice scrapers? [more inside]
posted by wukkuan at 12:03 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by wukkuan at 12:03 PM PST - 21 comments
Which camera should I buy?
Which camera to buy? Canon 40d or Canon 50d? [more inside]
"How to let new baby know they are adopted?"
My son and his wife have just adopted a daughter. She is now 3 months old. They want her to know from the beginning that she is adopted. How to they incorporate that into their conversations with her so that it will just be part of her life and something that she always knew.
posted by pamspanda at 11:38 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by pamspanda at 11:38 AM PST - 20 comments
Leave To The French
Why was that eye-blinking code in Diving Bell and the Butterfly chosen? [more inside]
What to do, if anything, if I suspect management is messing with us?
Do I have any rights as an employee who sees other employees being treated unfairly? I live and work in Michigan at a bar/restaurant, but have worked in HR and payroll, and am astonished at the things I see and hear. [more inside]
Yes, they'll know I am Christian... how?
Christian-faith-filter: What do evangelicals think of Catholics? What sorts of things would be good to emphasize, or, conversely, to avoid mentioning, as a Catholic who wants to be taken seriously as a Christian by a group of evangelically-oriented Protestants? [more inside]
Help me find nonreligious music for the winter
Help me find non-Christmas music for a winter craft fair [more inside]
therapists after hours
How do I find a therapist who will see me after work hours? [more inside]
What's the simplest way for me to grab a daily digest of my twitter output?
What's the simplest way for me to grab a daily digest of my twitter output? [more inside]
Turn my Q into a Curve
I've got an aging Motorola Q on Verizon. Someone just gave me a Blackberry Curve that was on ATT. How can I use the Curve? [more inside]
Book recommendations for learning to play musical instruments
Which books do you recommend for learning to play musical instruments? [more inside]
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:34 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 10:34 AM PST - 14 comments
Reluctant Trustifarian
My parents have offered to *give* me between $100K and $120K to go in on a house with them. I will accept this gift, but I need some help figuring out how to handle the strings that are certainly attached. Long story. [more inside]
How to stop living in a landfill and get solvent?
I'm drowning in clutter and my bank account is empty. How do I change? [more inside]
Suggestions for Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock -- what to do and where to stay..
My wife and I are taking a trip to Memphis, Nashville, and Little Rock next week.. Need help on what to do and where to stay.. [more inside]
Public domain translations of Kant's third Critique
Is the second part of Kant's Critique of Judgment, in English translation, available online/in public domain? I can find James Creed Meredith's translation of the first part (Critique of Aesthetic Judgment), but cannot find any translations of the second part (Critique of Teleological Judgment). I'm not interested in the latest translations or paying for an ebook; this is just some fun reading for me, and if buying the book is the only option, I'll just borrow the Guyer translation from the library. And if there's some reason why the second half is not in the public domain while the first part is, I'd be interested in finding out why.
I'm floundering here
I was supposed to see a psychiatrist today. I waited six weeks to get this appointment, after waiting five long months for my insurance to kick in. When I arrived they told me that my appointment had accidentally been given to someone else, and the soonest they could reschedule was another month. I honestly don't know if I can wait that long. What are my options here, and how can I manage my life in the meantime? [more inside]
Writers retreat in SoCal/Mexico
Help me find a retreat to write near los angeles. [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane at 10:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by TigerCrane at 10:03 AM PST - 4 comments
Is my home's water pressure (90 psi) too high?
Is my home's water pressure (90 psi) too high?
90 year old house with mostly PVC piping.
In prep for a replacement hot water heater I measured the water pressure by the washing machine. The pressure gauge showed 90 psi, which seems high. How much of an issue is this?
posted by smelvis at 10:01 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by smelvis at 10:01 AM PST - 6 comments
programming
In C or C++, how can I input a number, perform some computations on it, and then have it be the size of my array? [more inside]
Al Qaeda's Web Presence
I am always seeing these stories about statements made by Al-Qaeda on various Al-Qaeda websites. What are the URLs for these websites? I want to looksee myself.
Coats that go with blazers
What kinds of coat should I wear with a blazer? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 9:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mpls2 at 9:53 AM PST - 9 comments
Let's Make Work Easier
I have a very repetitive task that I think might be a good candidate for scripting, but I'm not sure what "scripting" even involves except getting a lot of things done automatically. So how do I get started getting this thing done? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 at 9:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Willie0248 at 9:12 AM PST - 8 comments
Need home health care / home aide in NY
Help. Please. (Live-in?) Home Health Care in NY. Really long explanation inside. [more inside]
Name of a hip-hop book?
What was the name of the book about international hip-hop I read ~4 years ago? [more inside]
posted by Bizurke at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Bizurke at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
How to export Outlook email to a spreadsheet, including Date/Time fields?
How do I export email messages from Outlook into Excel (or CSV) while retaining the date/time stamp on each message? [more inside]
posted by geekgirl397 at 8:34 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by geekgirl397 at 8:34 AM PST - 4 comments
Can the new macbooks handle HD DVR'ing?
New Macbooks: how good are the integrated NVIDIA graphics? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 8:29 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 8:29 AM PST - 7 comments
Where does Patrick Bateman shop?
Where can I find a clear rain coat in NYC? [more inside]
posted by minimal at 8:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by minimal at 8:26 AM PST - 4 comments
Arthouse Bathroom Sex
Trying to track down a British film (I think) that had an erotic scene in a public bathroom. [more inside]
Strange game?
Please help a dating novice understand this guy's weird behaviour. [more inside]
Do you know how to take screenshots of individual frames with Avidemux 2 for Windows? I can't find anything in the docs or the forum. Thanks.
Do you know how to take screenshots of individual frames of video files with Avidemux 2 for Windows? I can't find anything in the docs or the forum. Thanks.
posted by sushiwiththejury at 8:13 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sushiwiththejury at 8:13 AM PST - 4 comments
I see you've used Microsoft Word before.
How do I get 'rock hard' Microsoft Office skills? [more inside]
posted by greytape at 8:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by greytape at 8:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Examples of "Neighborhood Watch" type websites?
Can you point me to any examples of “neighborhood watch” type websites, such as the ever creepy ISawYourNanny.blogspot? Basically, any site where Joe Schmo can share what he saw someone do in a public space? It doesn't have to be about neighborhood crime, anything will do.
posted by loping at 7:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by loping at 7:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Help this caballero find his birthright...
DetectiveFilter - Help me track down a ridiculous song that has been passed down to me by my father. [more inside]
posted by namewithhe1d at 7:15 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by namewithhe1d at 7:15 AM PST - 7 comments
Basic costs for simple web development?
I am writing a grant for a project that will include some relatively simple web development. Please help me with some rough estimates for labor and equipment costs. [more inside]
posted by googly at 7:10 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by googly at 7:10 AM PST - 5 comments
Golf Clubs: New Clones or Used Name-brand?
GolfFilter(Part2): In my previous golf question, I mentioned that I would be looking for clubs of my own soon. I've started looking, and I have some questions. The main question is: new clones or used name-brands? [more inside]
Where can I put this dirt?
does anyone know of a good way to preserve/store dirt? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres at 6:56 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by alice ayres at 6:56 AM PST - 7 comments
There's one too many holes.
What the heck kind of outlet is this, and where can I find an adapter for it? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:54 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by misanthropicsarah at 6:54 AM PST - 15 comments
Recession Question
Are market indexes usually at their historical low before a "declared" recession (or when the indicators are there even if not officially declared), do those market indexes tend to continue rising or falling afterward, by how much and usually for how long?
Vague music help: 19-something, a something to something
Vague music filter: I'm trying to find a song I can barely remember. I think it was dance/electronica. Probably early 90s. I think it was by an individual artist, not a group. A/the year featured heavily in the lyrics (ie; 19-something, a something to something) and I seem to remember the music video feeling like it was shot in the guy's basement. This was a hit (more or less) in Australia. There may have been a vocoder involved. Help?
posted by krisjohn at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by krisjohn at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
Single cupcake delivery in LA?
Help me deliver a single cupcake to my girlfriend's hotel room in Los Angeles by Friday evening. [more inside]
What to do with my money?
New to 403(b)s... should I do an IRA instead? [more inside]
Can you recommend good books about Los Angeles?
Can you recommend good books about Los Angeles? Non-fiction preferred but fiction as well. [more inside]
Tech advances in commercial air industry?
What technological advances are we likely to see in the commercial airline industry over the next 25 years? [more inside]
How to attend the Nov 4th Obama Rally?
What do I need to do to be able to go to the Obama rally in Grant Park on November 4th? [more inside]
posted by garlic at 5:52 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by garlic at 5:52 AM PST - 8 comments
Recreate the British gentleman look pretty please
Where online can I find a decent quality top hat and monocle, barring Ebay? [more inside]
Mysterious men with a mysterious machine...
A few years ago at a restaurant in a small Southern town, I witnessed a strange event involving a group of serious-looking elderly men, a bunch of coins, and a mysterious contraption… [more inside]
posted by Wroksie at 5:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Wroksie at 5:15 AM PST - 9 comments
What is the value of humility?
What is the value or point of humility or being humble? [more inside]
(Non-obvious) classical music to scare girls to...?
Can you suggest some dark, foreboding, scary classical music? Not the obvious stuff like The Hall of the Mountain King or Carmina Burana, but some pieces that might not be instantly recognisable. Can be any era - I'd love to find some stuff from the baroque era that fits the bill - but any period as long as it sends chills up and down the spine.
Charged too much, how do I get my money back?
Charged too much for my supermarket sandwich, what should I do? [more inside]
Evert-fresh Bags in Phildelphia
I have always imagined that Paradise will be a kind of library
Please point me to resources that will help me learn about libraries, library software and IT as it applies to libraries (OPAC, etc.). [more inside]
posted by syzygy at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by syzygy at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
Fastmail vs Gmail
I'm thinking of switching from Gmail to Fastmail, and would appreciate hearing from others if this is a good idea---and if so, why? and if not, why not? There was some debate on this on several sites a few years back when Gmail first launched, but I've not seen anything new on the comparison between these two services in a long while, and would appreciate some more up-to-date, informed opinions. [more inside]
I know there's some sort of Law of Why This Shit Works
MathFilter: When you take the average of a series of ratios expressed as fractions, you get the same result whether you add together all of the fractions, then divide them by the size of the series or divide the sum of all of the numerators by the sum or all of the denominators. What's this called, and what's the formal proof for this look like? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 12:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ignignokt at 12:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Practice to Build a Computer?
How should I prepare to eventually build a computer from parts? [more inside]
Where to buy scripts?
Where is the best place to buy produced screenplays? 12-point courier, 8.5x11", brass-brad screenplays. Not buy to make, but buy to read and study? [more inside]
posted by wonderyak at 12:28 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by wonderyak at 12:28 AM PST - 7 comments
Make new friends, but keep the old
I've recently moved across the US, away from a group of friends I was close with. How do I keep the group friendship alive? [more inside]
I saw a really cool ad for Fight Club featured on the awesome channel G4. What I am after is the soundtrack to that ad, does anyone know what it was? Or possibly where there are scores like it?
I saw a really cool ad for Fight Club featured on the awesome channel G4. What I am after is the soundtrack to that ad, does anyone know what it was? Or possibly where there are scores like it? It was basically a 30 second really intense drum beat. I know this is vague, but any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
posted by bostonhill at 12:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bostonhill at 12:00 AM PST - 6 comments
October 28
HR Office says "No Health Insurance for You!"
Can I really not get health insurance outside the standard enrollment period? [more inside]
Mustache costume?
costume filter: Weak mustache costume? [more inside]
Feathers everywhere, and poking me to boot!
So I had a regular sized (full) feather bed, I'm real tall, I thought to take the feathers out of the bed and put them into a king sized duvet and -- Viola! A king sized feather comforter! A good plan. So I bought the duvet, dumped the feathers in, and the thing is warm. But now, feathers large and small are poking through, and poking ME, there's feathers everywhere, I look like a chicken coop landed on me. [more inside]
PowerPoint cutting off sound files
Why does PowerPoint keep cutting off my very short (~1 second) WAV files during my slide show? (Using Office 2007, PC running Vista). [more inside]
posted by rebel_rebel at 11:00 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by rebel_rebel at 11:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Help find a "live" greenscreen program for my Nikon D3
Nikon D3 and greenscreen photography - what is the "live action" program for doing green screen shots? [more inside]
posted by samuel1613 at 10:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by samuel1613 at 10:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Robert Smith biography?
Has anyone written a good biography of Robert Smith?
posted by pompomtom at 10:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pompomtom at 10:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Who wrote this quote?
I can't figure out the exact quote and who wrote it. It goes something like this but I'm not completely sure -
"The world either breaks the heart or turns it to stone"
My suspicion is Rochefoucauld, once again shaky.
posted by bodywithoutorgans at 10:00 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bodywithoutorgans at 10:00 PM PST - 6 comments
BOO!!!
What makes a scary film scary? [more inside]
JealousyFilter. Am I Doomed?
I know how these relationship posts can drone on and on, so I'll cut to the meat of the situation. I'm dating a girl who is 27 and has a daughter who is almost two. I'll be 30 in December. She still lives with her ex (the father) because she can't afford to move out yet, and I've been very understanding of that. We've been dating for three months, the first of which was conflict free (as most new relationships are). [more inside]
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 9:44 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 9:44 PM PST - 37 comments
Big Field of Greens
Due to an unfortunate mixup at the bulk food emporium, I find myself in possession of a metric buttload of spinach. Help me use it with your favorite spinach recipes. [more inside]
Get thee to a Prius!
Help us sell our two old junker-ish cars and buy a nice, new-ish, shiny cary. [more inside]
How to go from black to blonde?
Halloween hair filter: How to go from black to blonde? [more inside]
MapFilter
Where can I find a freeware or shareware download for Mac OS X that will allow me to plug in numerical data (e.g., public library funding in a given year) for each U.S. State and get a map of the USA that displays color-coded states? Like the infamous red / blue states map, which also has county breakdowns. [more inside]
Free tuition? Nah...
How do I best explain to my employer, a prestigious & expensive American Ivy League school, that I won't be taking advantage of the incomparable tuition discount and will instead finish my masters with a small-but-well-regarded British polytechnic? [more inside]
What kind of radio is this?
Can anyone identify this radio in the Drapers' kitchen at the end of the season two finale of Mad Men?
Help Me Make My Paper Dress Last
What is the best way to attach newsprint to a dress to insure reasonable longevity? [more inside]
posted by thivaia at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by thivaia at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Honesty v. Mystery v. Good Faith v. Transparency
I'm really confused about how and when to bring up your level of interest in relationships. [more inside]
Go Away, Corporate Big Bad Wolf!
Is a Neighbourhood Association (NOT a Home Owner's Association) a legal entity? Does it need to be one? What are its legal benefits? Sordid details inside [more inside]
Moving to a much colder climate - any advice??
My question dear MeFites is... do you have any advice for me to help make the transition from very hot to very cold temps. comfortably and cost-effectively? [more inside]
posted by katala at 7:36 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by katala at 7:36 PM PST - 18 comments
What is the name for my speaking...style?
There is a characteristic to my speech in which my lips are often pursed tightly together when I speak. It's not a lisp, nor is it a tongue thrust. My wife says it's because I have a long tongue, so the opposite of a lisp. Anyone know if this even has a name? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 7:25 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by zardoz at 7:25 PM PST - 2 comments
A Starbucks Gift Card Should Work, Right?
What was awesome to have when you lived in the jungle? [more inside]
posted by PhatLobley at 7:19 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by PhatLobley at 7:19 PM PST - 24 comments
What's that pig outdoors? Help me caption my story
I'd like to add captions to my YouTube videos and preferably not do it by hand. YouTube recommends this software but I have a Mac. Is there something free or cheap I can use? Any other tips? Thanks.
What music should I be listening to, given my current obsessions?
What music should I be listening to, given my current obsessions? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme at 6:52 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Optimus Chyme at 6:52 PM PST - 34 comments
Curret Canadian Great Credit Card Offers?
I'm living in BC and and have a money on a credit card that is at around 15%. Every once in a while I hear about some offer that they will transfer your debt and give you 0% or really low interest for a year or something. Any good offers out there right now??? Thank you!
Guitar Hero World Tour Question
Can I use my Guitar Hero 3 for Wii controller guitars to play Guitar Hero World Tour?
It won't make coffee, though
Turntable identification please! Found this bad ass turntable/radio thingamajigger at a thrift shop. It's a Braun but other than that I can find no info. [more inside]
Got Jesus...?
Back in the dark ages of the internets, someone forwarded me (or sent me a link to) some pencil/line drawings of a stereotypical Jesus doing some rather non-stereotypical (but not NSFW) things: playing baseball with some kids, driving a semi, etc. Each one had some pretty funny captions or speech bubbles or something like that. Not sure why, but I need to see these again. Anybody point me to them...?
posted by TigerMoth at 5:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by TigerMoth at 5:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Can you help me find where my edgy target market shops for jewelry?
Help me find places in the Washington, DC Metro area to sell edgy men's jewelry, and discover where my target customer shops. [more inside]
posted by Redruin at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Redruin at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
diy relay coil
DIY relay coil [more inside]
i can haz birfday present ideas?
What to get 19-yr old brother for birthday? [more inside]
Can't see the blackboard, so the camera needs glasses.
What (pro)consumer-level webcam should I get that will let me read the marker board my coworkers are using to brainstorm? [more inside]
finding a storage unit in dc area
I'm moving to San Francisco for 7-8 months, and I need to find a storage unit for my things here in Washington, DC. I only need to put my things in once, and then take them out when I return. Any advice on finding the best unit for my needs? [more inside]
Can I easily create a small level place or terrace in my yard?
How do I easily grade / level / terrace a small portion of my yard? [more inside]
ECD=CD+DVD?
My daughter loves the videos on "Here come the 123s" DVD, and I'd like to get her the "Here come the ABC's" DVD as well. I can easily find the ECD, but there are no descriptions on the tubes, on whether this is the equivalent of CD+DVD, or just a CD with some computer content. How and why is it different?
(I could just order the two-disc set from Amazon.ca, but having to pay twice the US price just doesn't appeal to me.)
Math and Odds and Blackjack
What are the chances, in blackjack, that I will start with 15, and the dealer will be showing a 10 (or face card worth 10)? [more inside]
posted by gummo at 2:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by gummo at 2:50 PM PST - 10 comments
How to get Filemaker and HomeBase databases on the web?
How do I build a website to catalog historic documents, photographs, autographs, books and magazines out of FileMaker and AbeBooks.com HomeBase databases? [more inside]
Working off the grid.
What kinds of questions am I likely to be asked in an upcoming phone interview for a facilities management job? [more inside]
I eat badly and I need to stop.
Help me make better choices, food-wise. [more inside]
Can I move to Houston and get a sucessful job? Or any good paying job?
Is moving to Houston without a job lined up a terrible idea given the state of the economy? [more inside]
posted by Attackpanda at 2:20 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Attackpanda at 2:20 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for new comics to read
I need some recommendations for daily comic strips to read [more inside]
posted by reenum at 2:18 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by reenum at 2:18 PM PST - 38 comments
Identify a David Foster Wallace short story
Please help me identify/find this David Foster Wallace (very) short story. [more inside]
Presentation tips and advice
What are the best ways to encourage audience participation and reception of potentially boring presentations? I have two presentations late November / early December and want to keep people alert and do a memorable presentation. What tricks did the best / most memorable presentations you have seen use? [more inside]
Dog with Hunter Syndrome- what can he eat?
Hello, gifted people. I have a library patron whose dog has been diagnosed with mucopolysaccharidosis, aka Hunter Syndrome. She is pursuing an experimental bone marrow treatment plan that has helped other dogs with this rare condition, but in the meantime her dog is limited to foods that have no triglycerides, polysaccharides, or mucopolysaccharides. Her question: are there any foods in the carbohydrate family that are NOT triglycerides, polysaccharides, or mucopolysaccharides? Or, to rephrase in maybe a simpler manner, are there any carbs that her dog can eat with this mucopolysaccharidosis disease? [more inside]
posted by agathafrye at 1:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by agathafrye at 1:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Middle Name Activism
How would I do a google trends style analysis of the political use of Hussein as a middle name on Facebook?
Dude's going to the clink for 5 days. What to expect?
What can someone expect when they go to jail for five days for a DUI? [more inside]
posted by nomad73 at 1:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nomad73 at 1:36 PM PST - 10 comments
What are specific dishes associated with religious holidays and/or rituals?
Can you help me make a list of specific dishes associated with religious holidays or rituals? (Example: challah bread on Shabbat; eel for Italians on Christmas Eve.) The more diverse the religions and dishes the better. Thanks!
new glasses, weird reflections
I'm seeing annoying reflections of lights around the lenses of my new glasses. Are the frames causing this or something else? [more inside]
posted by Ultra Laser at 12:41 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Ultra Laser at 12:41 PM PST - 17 comments
Is a BS worth spending another year in school?
I'm working on a BA in chemistry, with a concentration in biochemistry. Compared to getting a BS, will it be harder for me to find a job when I graduate? If so, how much harder? [more inside]
Keep our rug from sliding
What's the best type of padding for an oriental rug on a heated floor? [more inside]
I need help finding a very specific combo of things in a place to live in Boston.
I'm shipping up to Boston and I need some help! [more inside]
Help me name my marketing consulting business!
Help me name my marketing consulting business! [more inside]
posted by mireille at 11:56 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mireille at 11:56 AM PST - 16 comments
Getting started producing electronic music?
How does an absolute beginner get started making electronic music? [more inside]
Computer detecting nonexistent second monitor
I just started up my new Windows Vista laptop for the second time and it told me that it detected a second monitor. I don't have a second monitor and one has never been plugged in, the first time I started up the computer all I did was do the mandatory first-time-startup configuration, and it's never been connected to the Internet (I'm writing this from another computer). Should I just ignore the message, or might something be wrong I should look into? (I started up the computer again to check whether this would happen again, and it didn't, although the screen went black for a while after the desktop was fully loaded.)
getting rid of books
Best ways to get rid of books [more inside]
Pliny the Elder
Where can I find Pliny the Elder in the Mid-Atlantic? [more inside]
posted by grateful at 11:33 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by grateful at 11:33 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I find a Dr. House?
How do I find a doctor that can figure out what is wrong with my family member? This seems like a Medical Incredible/House type case. [more inside]
Documentary equivelants of informative history/science books?
Looking for good documentaries that are truly informative (i.e. a kind of textbook in movie format). What are the best documentaries you've seen that left you much more informed about basic history and human knowledge? [more inside]
posted by the other side at 11:10 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by the other side at 11:10 AM PST - 28 comments
Where can I buy a Older-New Printer?
Where do the printers that dont sell go?
In other words, where can I buy a band-new printer from say 2006? [more inside]
posted by cmherskovic at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cmherskovic at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a free (cheap) KML editor for the Mac?
Is there a free (cheap) KML editor, like NorthGates' KML Editor or KaMeLwriter, for the Mac? [more inside]
How can I learn more about a murder that occurred in my house?
How can I learn more about a murder that occurred in my house? [more inside]
posted by greenie2600 at 10:43 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by greenie2600 at 10:43 AM PST - 32 comments
Where can I find Mother's Animal Cookies?
I'm looking for Mother's Animal Cookies, with the notion of making my own and finding the best recipe. But it seems there are none in any local stores. Should I give in and buy some off eBay (yup, already checked), or does anyone know other online sources? [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 10:40 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 10:40 AM PST - 14 comments
Looking for pics, info, demo of old "Digital Jones" that was purchased by shopping.com in 2000
Does anyone know anything about the digital expert shopping engine "Digital Jones" that was purchased by Shopping.com / Dealtime.com in 2000? Pictures, Videos, Some old website? Checked Wayback machine and had no luck. [more inside]
Where do the amateur classical/jazz musicians hang out online?
Where do the amateur classical/jazz musicians hang out online? [more inside]
Need a computer chess clock - for up to a dozen players at once.
Looking for a Multitasking Timer: a bunch of timers on screen, clicking on one stops the others. Like a chess clock, but for 6 to 12 players. [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 10:33 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bartleby at 10:33 AM PST - 3 comments
Traveling by train from Seattle to Vancouver, BC.
Traveling by train from Seattle to Vancouver, BC. [more inside]
Part-time job tips
Help me track down a part time job that meets my picky needs. [more inside]
posted by NormandyJack at 10:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by NormandyJack at 10:11 AM PST - 14 comments
Recommedations for CBT therapists in Austin?
I have a friend who suffers from anxiety and panic disorder. She currently sees a therapist, but is interested in a more structured approach. Does anyone have a recommendation for a female therapist in Austin, TX who specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy? I would also be interested in getting recommendations for brief inpatient programs.
Has my student debt condemned me to a life of mediocrity?
Due to a breakdown in negotiations, I have $30,000 more student debt than I thought, leaving me with $35k. I live very, very simply, and after college I wanted to go travel the world for a few years and not worry about a career or marriage or consumer debt. Am I totally, completely screwed into a life of mediocrity? [more inside]
Syncing podcasts to an iPod using two different computers
How can I sync podcasts to my iPod from my main PC and my laptop? [more inside]
posted by tapeguy at 9:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by tapeguy at 9:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Anybody know what kind of plant this is?
Anybody know what kind of houseplant this is? (I inherited it when I bought my house). Thx!
Has your wind turbine worked well for you?
We are considering buying a Skystream wind turbine for a new home we're building in Northern New Hampshire (in the U.S.) Does anyone have any first-hand experience with this brand of turbine? Has it performed as well as expected and held up over time?
Good destination in Peru for non-Spanish speaker
PERU: Puno vs. Cuzco: Which is a safer destination for a 27 year-old SWF (American)with very limited Spanish ability and very little money? Or somewhere else in Peru, maybe? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 9:24 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mateuslee at 9:24 AM PST - 11 comments
1. write book 2. ???? 3. Profit!
Whats the lowdown on selling ebooks? [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou at 9:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by zennoshinjou at 9:21 AM PST - 7 comments
Wifi DPF
Please recommend a wireless picture frame that I can load with pictures remotely (through an online service like Picasa, by emailing the device, etc). This is for my grandparents, so the frame should require minimal to no interaction once set up, and I would like to avoid subscription fees for the WiFi service. Decent picture quality and viewing angle would be nice too.
Starting an indie game development business
I want to start a small business making/selling casual video games. I'm aware of the many smart and committed people who have tried this and failed, but I want to make a go of it anyway. How do I improve my chances of success? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 9:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 9:11 AM PST - 7 comments
Best plan of attack when you have only 3 days in Europe
Each year in the fall, my DH and I go to Ireland for his business meetings. These meetings last 3-4 days and then he takes 3 days of vacation and we go somewhere else in Europe.
We have gone to Paris, the west coast of Ireland, Scotland and here is my question:
When you have only 3 days, what would be the best plan of attack? [more inside]
How can I listen to DSS audio files on my Mac?
How can I listen to DSS audio files on my Mac? [more inside]
posted by toomuchkatherine at 8:44 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by toomuchkatherine at 8:44 AM PST - 3 comments
Where to feast, pre-marathon style?
NYC Restaurant Filter: Pre-marathon dinner feast for 1 runner and 12 family members? [more inside]
What's a guy with 11 years work experience but no skills suited to do next?
I've been with my current job for over 10 years, but haven't developed any significant skills in this field that will help me in the future, and I'm starting to get freaked out....(Details inside)... [more inside]
Looking for price drop alerts.
Is there a website that will track a particular item and alert you when it's offered at discount? [more inside]
posted by c:\awesome at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by c:\awesome at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Chicagoland
What to do during a weekend in Chicago? What to do *this weekend* in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by gerryblog at 7:50 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gerryblog at 7:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Ted Stevens International Airport?
"Ted Stevens International Airport". What happens now? How does the law work? Can they still keep the name?
posted by matteo at 7:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by matteo at 7:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Give me a qualitative analysis of the GRE.
At the very last minute, I'm applying to grad school to get my PhD in English. Hooray! Except that I'm abysmal at math. How much will that hurt my chance at top PhD programs in English? Because I've got two weeks to A) teach myself basic algebra for the GRE, and B) stop psyching myself out to the point of panic attacks. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 7:31 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 7:31 AM PST - 42 comments
Stolen education
I recently found out that one of my professors takes practically all of his lecture material straight off the web. Should anything be done? [more inside]
Where is God?
Other than Rambam's "Mishnah Torah: Sefer Madah," what other famous book or work begins with the Tetragrammaton?
In "hilchot yesode hatorah," the first four words of the chapter begin with the letters yud hay vav hay. Our teacher said there is some other famous book/chapter/text that uses words with the same four letters? Anyone know what it is? Thanks!
posted by andoatnp at 6:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by andoatnp at 6:55 AM PST - 5 comments
Will an IKEA bedframe fit into a Prius?
Prius owners: have you successfully brought home a full size IKEA bed frame in your car? [more inside]
posted by puffin at 6:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by puffin at 6:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Neither spam, nor snow...
NotSpamFilter: Why are letters sent from my Gmail and Google Apps email addresses getting intermittently marked as spam in Outlook? [more inside]
Cats are Gross
My kitten is snotty. Some sort of permanent virus he picked up in the shelter. I've talked to the vet about his health, but she had no tips for keeping my house mucus-free. Help? [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick at 6:20 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by crush-onastick at 6:20 AM PST - 13 comments
Ive recently moved house and now my cat seems bored. What can i do to keep him entertained?
Around 4 weeks ago I moved house and took my cat with me. He seemed to take the move well he wasnt scared and settled in quite quickly. Ive installed a cat flap and for the past 2 weeks hes been using it if only to do business outside.
I work 9 - 5 ish so the cat is on his own all day but when i come home the cat behaves very strangely. He will follow me round sometimes dashing back and forth trying to play sometimes just shadowing me and ocasionally meowing a bit. Im guessing hes bored and i have a feeling its because the area the new house is in only has 1 cat in the area. Im not sure.
So im wondering what i could do to make him less bored. I was thinking maybee get another cat? or am i jumping the gun a bit is this normal behavour from a cat that has had to move? he does seem very happy
Manic Depression?
Do I have "Manic Depression"? I know you are not my Dr., but since I'm not dying and my Doc usually changes the subject on me, I'd love to hear your general knowledge and experience before I go force the issue. [more inside]
Pet name for a baby birdling.
What poultry pet name can I use for my baby? [more inside]
What would be interesting to a high school class?
My wife, a high school teacher, has an extra period with her students tomorrow. She wants to show them something (documentary, TV episode) interesting and have a discussion afterward. Suggestions? [more inside]
Slippers that Make My Feet Happy?
I am looking for the best men's slippers in the world. Help please. [more inside]
Where should I go to med school?
Where can I get a quality medical education for cheap in Europe when dual French and Canadian nationalities? [more inside]
posted by snoogles at 2:52 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by snoogles at 2:52 AM PST - 5 comments
Where does the super fund goes to when one is dead?
(In australia) Where does the superannuation fund goes to if one dies? [more inside]
posted by red_rika at 2:22 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by red_rika at 2:22 AM PST - 1 comment
Looking for a cat-proof catflap with good insulation
Recommend a cat flap with a cat-proof lock. [more inside]
Help me find a replacement fan for my VGA heatsink
Help me find a replacement fan for my VGA heatsink. The base of the fan is mounted onto the copper plate with 3 screws (in the shape of a 'Y') instead of the typical rectangular shape with 4 screws. This is an after-market heatsink for the 9800pro so I couldn't find any place that still sells it. The size of the fan is approx 2.12in which is about 53mm which is not typical either.
posted by parttimeninja at 12:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by parttimeninja at 12:16 AM PST - 8 comments
October 27
Laptop Repair in Lund or Malmö
Calling all Swedish mefites! Laptop repair for an American Dell in either Lund or Malmö, Sweden? [more inside]
How can I use my host's SMTP to send mail when I have my address set to forward incoming mail?
How can I use my name@my-domain.com email address to send email, if the same address is set to forward incoming mail to another address? [more inside]
posted by churl at 11:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by churl at 11:18 PM PST - 12 comments
Obsessed with the Wasabi
Can/should I ask a TA to write a grad school recommendation for me?
Can/should I ask a TA to write a grad school recommendation for me? [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 10:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by suedehead at 10:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Your rug shouldn't crawl. Ever heard of maggots hatching out of a rug?
IKEA Rag Rug nastiness: Has this happened to anyone you know? (Somewhat gross explanation ahead) [more inside]
What would you do with my money?
Looking for opinions here. My husband just retired, we have a government pension of $1,600/month. House paid for, ditto basic health insurance; we can live comfortably (high speed net access, Netflix, newspaper) if we're careful. We have $12,000 in savings, in cash. SO: save it all & add to it (last summer's plan) or spend some or all of it on useful items that may get scarcer and/or more expensive. What would you do?
How should I go about painting my Halloween mask?
I'm trying finish up a mask I'm making for Halloween; it' s basically a giant papier-mache eyeball, and I'm looking for suggestions for suitable paints to use to make it look good. [more inside]
Looking for long small gloves.
Where can I buy nice XS long gray gloves? [more inside]
posted by eisenkr at 9:19 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by eisenkr at 9:19 PM PST - 3 comments
Where to buy a button maker in NYC?
Where can I buy a button maker (a machine like this one) in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted by toftflin at 9:07 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by toftflin at 9:07 PM PST - 4 comments
YASSAR (Yet Another Sesame Street Artist Request)
Who was that 3 women, 2 guy band (screencap 1, 2) that performed the Alphabet song on last Friday's Sesame Street? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 8:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jaimev at 8:25 PM PST - 5 comments
It's like I'm wearing scuba flippers...
Why do I get floppy feet after I run? They don't hurt, so I don't think they're shin splints...they just flop around when I try to walk. Help? [more inside]
posted by cheeken at 8:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cheeken at 8:16 PM PST - 7 comments
How should I prepare my Mac before selling it?
What are all the things I should do to prepare an old iBook of mine before I sell it to another person (who I don't know and isn't related to me)? [more inside]
posted by micawber at 7:49 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by micawber at 7:49 PM PST - 3 comments
Some Like it Hot
Where can I buy La Guacamaya hot sauce with lime juice in the Seattle area? [more inside]
What to do in terms of job/education for this new economy?
I am in Canada (BC) and with the economy slowing and such, what is the best way to protect myself? I am in an entry level job now and growing "old" but I want to know the best course of action. White collar jobs? learn a trade?
Get a degree? I am open to ideas...
Thanks!
Kill me with spice.
Name that U2 video.
Looking for a certain U2 video that I thought was pretty cool. [more inside]
posted by hwestiii at 7:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by hwestiii at 7:29 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I help keep Pushing Daisies from being canceled?
How can I help keep Pushing Daisies from being canceled? [more inside]
Ethics and Ethnicity
How to practice ethics and negotiate ethnicity as a gay man? [more inside]
Ridiculously fast uploads?
Can veoh.com upload speeds exceed 300mbps? [more inside]
posted by qvinx at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by qvinx at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
help me gain employment in the wonderful world of food service
What can I expect at interviews for simple restaurant/food service jobs? What things should I be saying to increase the chances I'll get hired? How should I dress? I have no foodservice experience. [more inside]
St. Lucia Honeymoon - Weather Worries
Should we go to St. Lucia for our honeymoon next week, or hold out for better weather? [more inside]
posted by anomie at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by anomie at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Realllllly Bad Situation
My friend needs suggestions and advice for a bad situation he's in. [more inside]
Staying in Savannah, GA
Fun suggestions and accommodation for Savannah GA- Filter and/or changing a flight-Filter. [more inside]
Personal Web-Based Backup Interface
What would be a good web interface for a personal backup site? [more inside]
Do I have something to worry about and if so, what can I do about it?
What to do about the woodstove and our new kittens? [more inside]
posted by 10ch at 6:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by 10ch at 6:13 PM PST - 15 comments
Can You Think of Any Respected Losers
Help me identify famous people who were respected for putting up a good fight but still lost the (figurative) war. [more inside]
posted by metahawk at 6:09 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by metahawk at 6:09 PM PST - 36 comments
Obamarama (I just wanted an excuse to use that, honest)
What is there to do in Hampton Roads on election night? [more inside]
Something is rotten in my state (not Denmark).
Last Wednesday I was assaulted by a foul smell in my front (guest) bathroom. I have been trying to pinpoint the cause for several days. I'm about to go out of town and need advice on what to do, especially since I'm extremely broke and have tried all the usual methods of attack. Details inside... [more inside]
Editor's block
free-lance writing filter: How to deal with an unresponsive editor, and how to approach new editors? details below. [more inside]
CMS + Blogspot = ?
What sort of CMS configuration would I use to integrate the current content of a Blogspot blog with a website of basic HTML articles and photo galleries? [more inside]
Get Rich or Die Tryin'
Financial advice-filter. I'm a college student with no debt and negligible living expenses. Where should I be putting my income? [more inside]
I wish I could ask him about this rather than the the internet...
I hooked up with an old friend who I had very long standing crush on, I'm pretty confident I'm being rejected, but his behavior during and after is still making my head spin and I would really like to understand his behavior more so that I can move on. [more inside]
Ugh.
Is it possible to gain 12 pounds of actual weight/fat in three days? [more inside]
Where to stay in Ljubljana?
Hi All,
I am due to go to Slovenia very soon, arriving in Ljubljana. I'm booked into a hostel but looking at online reviews the place is getting I'm quite scared. Any advice for places to stay whilst I'm there? I'm not generally scared of hostels, and have travelled through Asia, Sth America, Europe a bit.
If anyone lives there or will also be there over the next week or so, speaks a bit of English and wants to have a meal/drink or two then I'm up for that as well.
Thanks!
Can I use Google Webmaster Tools if I don't own the site?
Google Webmaster Tools question. Can I use it if I don't own the site? [more inside]
posted by anticlock at 4:07 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by anticlock at 4:07 PM PST - 2 comments
Request for Suspenseful Anime
With very few exceptions I have never really liked anime. Recently I watched Death Note on hulu and got a huge kick out of it. I'd like to watch some more anime that isn't about people who are awesome at fighting fighting other people who are awesome at fighting and is generally suspenseful and tightly serialized. [more inside]
posted by I Foody at 3:32 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by I Foody at 3:32 PM PST - 48 comments
Numbering Documents in a PDF
I have several Word and PDF documents that I want to combine into a single PDF using Adobe Acrobat Professional 8. Is it possible to label each document with a different number? [more inside]
Second perm in my life - how I do this thing?
I recently had my second perm ever in my life. I bought this liquid from the hair salon that the stylist assured me would not make my hair hard. It turned out to be a half-truth.. Tell me what's better! [more inside]
Part time-jobs / social groups / hobbies that are a great workout -- Help me find my Mr. Miyagi!
What are some physical jobs or hobbies that I can get involved in to be more healthy, but also something that will be regular enough to require me to keep going? [more inside]
Freemasons and early america?
Freemasons and the Founding Fathers of
America/ links to early American history?! [more inside]
posted by Funky Claude at 1:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Funky Claude at 1:46 PM PST - 8 comments
investing on losers
Investing/Day Trading -Why is it bad to pick stocks off the losers of the day assuming they will rebound? [more inside]
Looking for US source for (whole) olive pit charcoal.
I'm looking for US (or international) source for (whole) olive pit charcoal (not an extruded product made out of pressed olive). Fruit stone charcoal (especially apricot pit) might also work. I am not looking for large quantities - maybe 1-3 kg at most.
I know some Chinese sources, but right now, the shipping regulations are making it difficult to bring into the country. Ideally, these would be Chinese or Japanese olives, but Mediterranean olives could be Ok too. [more inside]
civil war gift for 10yr old
What would be a good gift for a ten year old civil war nut? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap at 12:37 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by zeoslap at 12:37 PM PST - 23 comments
Feng Shui software?
Looking for Feng Shui software to lay out a new house (not yet built).
Has anybody used a product they'd recommend?
Help teenagers make a difference
I have about a hundred teenagers in a room for about two to four hours. What type of service project could we do on-site that would require little capital (less than $100), but could make a difference in someone's life here or somewhere around the world? We have lots of energy and time, but are lacking money and transportation.
posted by roaring beast at 12:23 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by roaring beast at 12:23 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me find a song
I'm looking for a downloadable version of the Max Webster song Battle Scar. iTunes has nothing. I haven't heard this song in about 20 years, so any help will be appreciated.
posted by rockhopper at 12:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by rockhopper at 12:17 PM PST - 2 comments
WTB: madeleines
What are some vivid examples of nostalgia in film and literature? [more inside]
How to get a thumb drive to mount
Help me get a Memorex USB TravelDrive to work once again with my Dell Laptop! [more inside]
Tao, thinking, and problem solving
What exists out there that discusses Tao not in the context of self-help or meditation but rather how its philosophies bear on practical aspects of art, scientific thinking, skills requiring concentration, etc? Case in point: it encourages an open mind and total awareness. I've read a good part of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance but it seems that's more about our relationship to technology. Related non-Tao items of interest are fine.
Large Ice Cubes?
My favorite bars use large blocks of ice in their cocktails - much bigger than what can be obtained with a standard freezer tray. How can I make these myself? Is there such a thing as an extra large ice cube tray? [more inside]
posted by aladfar at 11:50 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by aladfar at 11:50 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me get my first passport.
I'm a 37-year-old American, about to get a passport for the first time for a trip in March, 2009 to Southern Sudan, with a little time in Uganda. Even though the trip is months away, I'd like to get my passport as soon as I possibly can, but I'm not sure what is the best way. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 11:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by 4ster at 11:44 AM PST - 23 comments
What's the best way to store cannabis?
What's the best way to store cannabis for extended periods? [more inside]
What colors "go" in fashion?
Are there any websites that have easy to understand guidelines about matching colors in fashion? [more inside]
posted by peep at 11:25 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by peep at 11:25 AM PST - 10 comments
Best way to sharpen?
I have a bunch of dull knives, chisels, etc. I think I'm looking for a bench grinder. Used? New? How do I use it when I've got it? [more inside]
posted by echo target at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by echo target at 11:21 AM PST - 13 comments
Earliest sci fi story lines featuring corporate domination.
A friend is searching for early references in science fiction literature (a genre that I am not very well read in) where a corporation runs the world. I thought of Philip K. Dick's 1968 novel, Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Are there earlier references?
Editing 365 1-word video into one full-text video
[VideoEditingFilter] Easiest/quickest way to join MANY single-word videos into a whole, full-paragraphes one? [more inside]
posted by XiBe at 10:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by XiBe at 10:58 AM PST - 5 comments
Make writing more satisifying with sound effects!
Make writing more satisifying with sound effects! *Tahtikkatakkatahtakkatikkatitakkatahtitakkatitatakka-ka-CHUNG* [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Citizen Premier at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
I might be home for christmas...
Should I use a credit card to buy a plane ticket home? [more inside]
Help me not burn my house down.
Can I put a piece of furniture - sofa? bookcase? - in front of a 5 foot installed electric baseboard heater without burning my house down? The guy who did our renovations, who we like and trust a lot, insisted when he installed it that it would be perfectly safe to put a sofa right in front of the heater, which would prevent our kids from sticking their hands in it and possibly burning themselves. But now that I see how hot it gets, I'm afraid our house will go up in flames. That would not be good. What say you, electric-baseboard-heater-owning-Mefites?
Who's been sleeping in my bed, and what business is it of yours?
Fundamentalist sister coming to visit; won't stay at our place because we are not married! [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 10:26 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 10:26 AM PST - 36 comments
Why the long Use By date on chicken?
I've read that raw chicken should be kept in the refrigerator for only 2 or 3 days before using. So why is the "Use By" date on the chicken sold at my local supermarket 6 days from now? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe at 10:25 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gfrobe at 10:25 AM PST - 6 comments
ISO old website
I remember a website from a few years ago that showed three different still photography scenes that morphed into one another, showing that scene over the course of 24 hours. These scenes had accompanying recordings of the surroundings. If I remember correctly, the scenes were a park, outside a bus station or some kind of intersection, and a quiet canal in Venice.
I would like to find this site again. Any help?
posted by greta simone at 10:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by greta simone at 10:15 AM PST - 3 comments
Should I stay or should I go now?
I feel the need to move my computer data to the cloud, but I am... afraid. This has been troubling me for months now. I've bothered friends and family, but most of them have already switched and have no fear. But I'm an old computer dude and I've always stored my stuff within arms reach. I'm lured by Google features but, but... I guess it comes down to trust. This is emotional people! If I pay google monthly (for more space) does that imply any durability? Or am I way outta line and being too virtually materialistic?
posted by mouthnoize at 10:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mouthnoize at 10:01 AM PST - 12 comments
Tightly wound ball of neuroses
I'm in a great relationship but afraid of messing things up. Help me stop being silly! [more inside]
Changing from Wordpress.com to own domain; is it a good idea, and how to?
Dear Hive Mind,
I'm thinking of switching my college's wordpress.com literary blog to its own domain using wordpress.org. But I don't know if this is the right thing to do. [more inside]
Time synchronization on a Windows network?
What's the correct way to set things on a Windows server (SBS 2003) and our client computers so the time is synchronized properly? [more inside]
posted by bcwinters at 9:53 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bcwinters at 9:53 AM PST - 12 comments
stop the madness
Like most people I know, I'm pretty sick of the presidential election - to the point where I'm going to try something interesting this year. On Election Day, I'm taking the day off. I'll go vote at the beginning of the day, but after that I plan on actively avoiding the whole thing, best I can, until Wednesday morning. How can I best pull this off? [more inside]
The Han and Cinema
The Han and Cinema
I am working on a paper on the Korean concept of Han and how Han is
communicated directly or through the use of trope in film and television.
Of particular interest are films and television from East Asia, those
which feature East Asian actors, and those which are set in East Asia.
The definition I am seeking to support or reject is the idea of Han as:
The pain of victims that has festered in their hearts for a long time.
My ideas thus far:
The West Wing (2003) Episode 504 - entitled Han.
The Good Earth (1937) In addition to the plot of the film of interest
is the fact Anna May Wong was passed over for the role of O-Lan and
the pain and woundedness and the sense of "Han" she experienced.
M*A*S*H (1972-1983) set in Korea but not focused on Korea. The Korean people are merely a silent witness in the series, they have no voice.
If you have any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
posted by the_binary_blues at 9:47 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by the_binary_blues at 9:47 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I collect backdated unemployment benefits?
NY Unemployment Benefits Filter: I applied for unemployment benefits approximately three weeks after my company had to release me, due to downsizing. Essentially, I am trying to recover unemployment benefits I did not claim during those first three weeks. Am I out of luck? [more inside]
Pokémon Snap was about as far as I got with photography.
What are some absolute beginner DSLR tips and tricks my wife can pick up on quickly and start using today? [more inside]
Rock My City
How do you make a town more local-music-friendly? What things can individuals, businesses, and cities do to encourage a better local music scene? [more inside]
Video Libraries 101
Can you point me towards some articles about planning and methodology for developing small video libraries? [more inside]
Do lazy people change?
Do you know of anyone, yourself included, who has actually made significant positive in terms of optimism, discipline, and ambition? How did this happen? [more inside]
Asset booking for cars
My organisation has entasked me with installing a computer-based car booking system. We have roughly 14 cars. We currently use a huge whiteboard to manage this. But we imagine it could be easier to manage if people used a computer to query a database via an asset booking GUI. At least one of the computers ought to be a touchscreen installed somewhere central with a super easy GUI for those who are not so computer-literate. Access control an advantage (registered users, etc). Ability to leave messages about what's wrong with the cars - and equally see what others have reported - a wonderful thing. Also a real boon could be the ability to tell the system, I want a car from then to then - what's available? [more inside]
Emptying Buried Propane Tank
How does one go about removing propane from a disconnected, buried tank? [more inside]
posted by raikkohamilonso at 8:47 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by raikkohamilonso at 8:47 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me not flunk out.
I am struggling to get through University. Can you offer any advice? [more inside]
MBTA musical chairs - Why does my train home come to the wrong platform?
Why does the MBTA Worcester/Framingham CommuterRail trains switch from the inbound tracks to the outbound tracks between certain hours? [more inside]
posted by lizzicide at 8:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by lizzicide at 8:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Cookie Question
Why does putting a couple pieces of bread in a sealed container of cookies keep the cookies soft while the bread goes hard? [more inside]
posted by shadowfelldown at 8:25 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by shadowfelldown at 8:25 AM PST - 14 comments
We thank you for your patronage.
Do consumer loyalty programs make sense or is it generally better to pick hotels and flights based on price and convenience? [more inside]
How do I get Kubuntu running under Parallels on my Mac to see the internet?
How do I get Kubuntu running under Parallels on my Mac to see the internet? [more inside]
Laser therapy recommendations for Toronto?
Can anyone recommend a Toronto-based laser clinic for facial/skin treatments? It makes me a bit nervous to think of just picking one out of the yellow pages, and I can't even seem to find any customer reviews of laser clinics on the web.
breakfast in Paris?
My girlfriend and I are travelling from London to Paris with a very early 5.25 train. We will arrive in Paris around 8, and I'm sure we would appreciate going straight to a very nice cafe or similar from a nice, long breakfast. Can you recommend such a place? We like sweet and savoury things, but prefer baguette, croissants and jams type of place. We're looking for something a bit more upmarket than normal cafes, but nothing which would cost more than 15 euros per head...
Thanks!
Video card issues
I bought the ATI Sapphire HD 3870 a couple of months ago. I was especially stoked about the HDMI out feature that would allow me to play audio from my DVD receiver (Samsung HTQ80T/XAA). Well it does that but, the resolution is blurry. Changing the display quality on the pc doesn't help. My PC is connected to the HDMI IN on the receiver and the HDMI OUT on the receiver is connected to my monitor. DVD's look fine but the PC looks horrid. Not sure if it's the Home theater, or the card. Any Ideas as to what I can do about this? thanks.
Exercise Plan?
I have three days a week and approx. 1 hour 15min. I am about 30 lbs over weight but eating healthy. I know I need to do cardio and I like weights. Anybody have a workout plan that they can suggest for 3 times a week? (I hope to go 4 eventually but this is the time I have). The only exercises I cannot do are military presses do to a rotator cuff issue. So with this limited time and stretching thrown in, what is your advice/opinon? Feel free to share with me your workout program. I am in okay shape but still in the walking stages of cardio. I am rather strong but am not looking to get more muscular....rather to get lean, if possible. I would hire a trainer but cannot afford it at this time.
How to arrange reflective stickers on a child bike seat?
Child seat on bicycle + reflective stickers: what's the best pattern? [more inside]
posted by Huw at 6:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Huw at 6:26 AM PST - 7 comments
Political ads - actors or the party faithful?
Political TV Ads. Do they use professional actors in the majority of TV ads, or are they "real" people that work for the candidates? Not that my decision would be swayed by TV ads, but most of the people in them seem to have absolutely no enthusiasm or belief in what they are saying (the "I'm not Joe the Plumber" ads being the prime example).
Song quest
I found a song back in the days of Napster which has no accurate metadata. But, I like it and need help figuring out who it is. There's some folks out there via Google who say its the Grateful Dead. I'm not so sure.
Here are the lyrics: [more inside]
posted by Shanachie at 5:53 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Shanachie at 5:53 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me believe in myself
What did you do to get over your deep-seated belief that you'll fail at everything you do? In the past this has manifested itself in overtly self-destructive behaviors (e.g. substance abuse), and while those are currently under control I still engage in massive self-sabotage that I'm pretty sure is connected to my belief that I do not deserve success and will fail at anything I try to do. [more inside]
Releasing alpha-dog on demand?
How can I tap into my alpha male tendencies? [more inside]
How do I deal with rejection?
Need help to resolve this situation with my maybe ex-best friend/boyfriend. [more inside]
Image capture via Mac OS X from a Canon 400D (Rebel XTi). Help.
Remote image capture via Mac OS X from a Canon 400D (Rebel XTi). Help. [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal at 3:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by neblina_matinal at 3:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Help us appreciate the magic of Costco
What do you buy at BJ's/Costco etc.? [more inside]
Help me use these minions wisely
Looking for useful marketing projects for volunteers [more inside]
No longer lost in translation.
Is it possible to launch a preemptive strike against jet lag--by gradually waking up earlier to adjust your biological clock to a foreign time zone? [more inside]
I quit cooking
What do I need to know about frozen diet foods in Australia? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 2:05 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by b33j at 2:05 AM PST - 7 comments
Age gets in my eyes
How is it that as you grow older your perception of people's faces as being roughly in your age group grows with it? [more inside]
Not my type!
I'm trying to find a manual typewriter with a cursive font [more inside]
Awesome country, easy on the country
Please help me find awesome alt. country\indie folk\country-influenced pop bands. Examples within. [more inside]
posted by !Jim at 12:17 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by !Jim at 12:17 AM PST - 56 comments
October 26
Please help me feel better about what happened at the E.R.
I am trying to resolve some angry and anxious feelings I’m having about emergency medical care my husband received this weekend. Very long story inside. [more inside]
Virtual scissors and tape: Page assembly?
I want software to split, combine, tile, and imposition pages (produced by different apps) before sending the job to the printer. Can I do this without spending megabucks on Acrobat or learning to read and write PostScript by hand? [more inside]
posted by Myself at 11:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Myself at 11:41 PM PST - 6 comments
Shipping via USPS with Improper Zip Code
Oops bought something on ebay, but gave them the wrong zipcode, product shipped via US Postal Service First Class Mail [more inside]
How can I recreate my financial history of the last three years?
how can I recreate my financial records for tax purposes? [more inside]
Obama Rallies - Cameras allowed? Camera Bags?
Attending an Obama Rally this week and I want to take pictures, but the RSVP warns 'Please limit personal items.' [more inside]
Looking for the website/portfolio of a female photographer.
Looking for the website/portfolio of a female photographer. [more inside]
posted by querty at 9:59 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by querty at 9:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Question about some short little animation files
Question about those animations included with *cough*downloaded*cough* files.... [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq at 9:28 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by omnipotentq at 9:28 PM PST - 14 comments
SWF seeks tall, dark, and aquatic
Where can I find a large stuffed shark in the city of Auckland? [more inside]
posted by troika at 9:25 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by troika at 9:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Stifling my individuality: condos and curtains
How can I insert a white lining onto my curtains, thereby appeasing my condo association? [more inside]
posted by December at 8:45 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by December at 8:45 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me both a Good and Bad Father for Halloween
Dressing as a Preist (leaning more toward Irish Catholic one )for Halloween. Looking for ideas and wierd and funny things to say. So far i found this Things you dont want a Preist to say was hoping to query the hive mind for funnier things and ideas.
How can I turn a 30+ minute walk, into 10?
Help me shorten my new 1.5hr commute, or, recommendations needed for short-hop bicycle-type things [more inside]
Learning tech skills for librarianship
Answers to my previous question about academic librarianship and other situations have made it clear that I need tech skills. How can I go about developing these skills? [more inside]
posted by waterandrock at 7:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by waterandrock at 7:28 PM PST - 9 comments
How to read music when you can't
What's my brain missing that prevents me from being able to (ever) read music? [more inside]
posted by qsysopr at 7:14 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by qsysopr at 7:14 PM PST - 31 comments
How do they get blimps from event to event?
How do they get blimps from event to event? [more inside]
posted by remthewanderer at 7:00 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by remthewanderer at 7:00 PM PST - 23 comments
Get off my damn knife!
Why do the slices stick to the side of my chef's knife when I'm slicing apples and such? Is there anything I can do to stop it? It doesn't seem to happen to the TV chefs.
posted by smackfu at 6:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by smackfu at 6:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Why does my 60 Gig HD show 12.5 Gig capacity?
Why does my Lenovo ThinkPad T60 running Windows XP 60 Gig HD show 12.5 Gig capacity?
Screenshot of the weirdness: http://screencast.com/t/5wUUE5BORI
posted by zalary at 6:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zalary at 6:42 PM PST - 8 comments
Do I want to live in Manhattan?
New Yorkers - do I want to move to Greenwich Village? [more inside]
How to find which bars in a given area will be having election night watch parties?
Is there a best site where one can look up which bars, locations, etc. in your area will be having election night watch parties? [more inside]
Help an Anglophile out, mate!
US user desperately seeking workaround to view BBC/Channel 4 full program(me)s. Thank you.
posted by red cell at 5:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by red cell at 5:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Where to buy Mauritian rum, beer and tea in Australia?
Question for Aussies or Mauritian ex-pats: Where can I buy some products from Mauritius in Australia? [more inside]
Proofreading Service
Does anyone know of a proofreading service that offers high end proofreading for professionals? [more inside]
posted by bucksox at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bucksox at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
A relationship when one partner has HSV2?
So, I've been in three long term relationships, and while I'm not quite a blushing virgin, now that I'm dating, I'm realizing that I'm quite possibly a bit more naïve than most. I've been on a few dates with a really wonderful man, and he's disclosed that he has herpes. Nothing has happened yet that would put me at risk, but I'm trying to figure out what this means. [more inside]
Why walk your bike vertically?
KidsTheseDays Filter: I see 'em walking their bikes by holding them propped up vertically, by the handlebars, balanced on the back wheel. What's this all about? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 5:02 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Rash at 5:02 PM PST - 19 comments
If I'm working, I might as well be working TOWARD
What are some good, specific resources that can help me figure out what job I should have? [more inside]
posted by OrangeDrink at 4:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by OrangeDrink at 4:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Footcare for a non-bendy person.
A dear friend of mine is morbidly obese. He has a variety of medical issues which are mostly being addressed. He has several related issues that are not - mostly hygiene related. Help me help him. (possible squick inside). [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 4:07 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ninazer0 at 4:07 PM PST - 12 comments
HelpmefindanotherYahtzeekthnxbye
GameReviewFilter: Any "Zero Punctuation"-like game reviewers out there? [more inside]
Backing up a Hard Drive
Backup, restore a HD to external HD [more inside]
I need discipline! (no, not that kind of discipline)
Help me re-develop personal discipline without tearing myself to pieces. [more inside]
how to deal with my girlfriend's anorexia
How do I deal with, what I believe is, my girlfriend's growing issues with anorexia [more inside]
Release The Hounds!
How can I best use the Internet to find out who's behind a given website? [more inside]
Wood Futon Frame Plans
Looking for plans to build a futon frame out of wood. [more inside]
When does my brother's drinking become my problem?
How do I help my mother deal with my sibling's alcohol use? [more inside]
posted by non sum qualis eram at 2:31 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by non sum qualis eram at 2:31 PM PST - 17 comments
Simple database software with boomer usability
Database software for "what does right-click mean"? [more inside]
How do I deal with my roommate?
My roommate wants a friend to live at our place while he gets his life together... should I be cool with this? [more inside]
Good inheritance lawyer in NYC?
My maternal great aunt's husband just died; this guy had been lying to my great aunt for years, claiming they were destitute and living off of her while squirreling away all his money. It looks like he's trying to leave everything to his son, and leave her cold; where can my mother find a good inheritance lawyer in New York City? Neither my mother nor her aunt is rich. [more inside]
Need Video Card for...Video!?
What's the best video card to get for xvid/divx and h.264 decoding? [more inside]
posted by Oktober at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Oktober at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
Move this Aussie from down under to up yonder.
Immigration Law! Help me get my bagged Aussie into the U.S. and A. [more inside]
posted by metalheart at 1:26 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by metalheart at 1:26 PM PST - 14 comments
Looking for a website with lots of (possibly Russian) movie posters for popular american movies.
Anyone remember a website that had lots of old movie posters which I think were possibly from Russia but of American or western films? [more inside]
Wordpress themes for legal websites
Where can I find a free Wordpress theme to use on a lawyer's website? [more inside]
SouthAmericaAndroidPhoneFilter: How can I get me a Google Android Phone
I want an Android google phone but live in South America where they aren't available yet, and when they do they will be overpriced. [more inside]
Best way to play Fable 2 local co-op?
Fable 2 local co-op question: Is it possible to play through the game once with a henchman tagging along, without the second player needing to play through their own game? [more inside]
posted by cacophony at 12:43 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by cacophony at 12:43 PM PST - 2 comments
The Business of iPhone Software Development
I have started developing and selling software for the iPhone. What websites should I read on a regular basis? [more inside]
posted by alms at 12:32 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by alms at 12:32 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me decode the Linear B of teens
Help me decode the Linear B of teens [more inside]
posted by mattholomew at 12:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mattholomew at 12:10 PM PST - 11 comments
What is the best way to experience the upcoming US election in the UK?
What is the best way to experience the upcoming US election in the UK?
What great quotes should I use to describe plan, section and elevation drawings in architecture?
I'm writing a paper which deals with architectural representation. In doing so I'm providing very brief explanations of plans, sections & elevations intended to bring a non-design crowd up to speed on these conventions. I'm looking for informative and quasi-poetic quotes to describe, contextualize and problematize these drawing types. What should I use? [more inside]
Cleaning cleaner
How can I get CVS-brand liquid "high efficiency" detergent out of a nylon duffel bag? (asking for a friend)
To live or die in Chi-town
Asking for a friend: How might she go about finding gainful employment in Chicago? She's two years out of college, graphics design major, working for a printer in middle America, and wants the bright lights, big city. Marketing would be the dream job for her. Any advice? Recruiting agencies? Pounding the pavement? The Internet hasn't worked so well for her.
Should I drop out of college?
Should I drop out of college? [more inside]
CFL or LED?
ebay usernames with *** between to characters...fraud? snipes? what is this?
what's with ebay usernames like 7***j...I'm frequently being outbid by this type of username...is this an automated type of bidding account, like for bid sniping? is this fraud? anybody know? [more inside]
What's the (german?) word I'm looking for?
Does this word exist? Definition: a concept that is either so large and/or complex that you cannot even wrap your mind around it, specifically in the sense that the idea/concept/whatever-are-discussing essentially can't "fit" in your brain. I believe it is a many-syllabled German word that is used in English similar to how English speakers use the terms "zeitgest" or "doppelganger". [more inside]
Capitalising on other peoples stupidity: On Ebay, how do i know which broken devices aren't really THAT broken after all?
Capitalising on other peoples stupidity: On Ebay, how do i know which broken devices aren't really THAT broken after all? [more inside]
Which law school for family?
Law School Filter: OK, so my numbers put me as likely in at Chicago or Michigan (according to hourumd), which are my first choices. But which is best for my family? [more inside]
Escapism.
I think I have problem with escapism and lazyness. [more inside]
Stop Smoking Clock Online
Can i register somewhere online for how long I've been smoke–free? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 10:43 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 10:43 AM PST - 2 comments
Shirt / antiperspirant détente!
Quotidian-question-filter: I seek a high-quality antiperspirant that won't stain clothing. [more inside]
I need to break up with my boyfriend, but I need some advice on how.
How do I break up with my boyfriend? [more inside]
Help me learn to embrace leftovers.
Help me learn to embrace leftovers. [more inside]
Seeking Brio Toy Collector Site
Can anyone recommend a Brio Toy collector website that has complete set lists? (I'm basically looking for a site like This Old Toy but for Brio trains.
I want to be less smart
How can I make people think I am less intelligent than they think I am? [more inside]
Maximizing a function over orthogonal matrices
Maximizing a function over orthogonal matrices, or: solving polynomial order 2 systems. Help me out or point me to a better forum / listhost. [more inside]
How to become a better journalist ?
Can anyone recommend an "online journalism" or "digital journalism" course/training/seminar for existing journalists ? [more inside]
Moving girlfriend into share?
Manhattan rental share, what's a reasonable fee for an extra room mate? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by StickyCarpet at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments
WiFi makes router halt <2 minutes after boot
My Linksys WRT54G becomes unresponsive about 2 minutes after boot if the WiFi is on. This prevents Internet access even for wired clients. This does not happen if I quickly get into the router at boot and disable WiFi. Any ideas? Should I move to DD-WRT? [more inside]
posted by Xoder at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Xoder at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
240V to 120 conversion(s)
I need to convert a double 30 amp breaker that feeds a 240V dryer outlet into a subpanel for several 120 lines... [more inside]
Cat expert needed! I petted a stray I feed, now he clings to me like a limpet. How do I get him to relax?
A neglected neighborhood cat has moved into my yard and is driving me crazy with his nonstop needy behavior since the day I petted him. What can I do to help him chill out? [more inside]
posted by Jennifer S. at 7:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Jennifer S. at 7:23 AM PST - 16 comments
The alarm can't wake you up if you can't perceive it
What is a good alarm clock program that will display a message when the alarm goes off? [more inside]
UAE taxation
Moving to the UAE from the UK, tax query (bonuses) [more inside]
The eyes have it.
How concerned about glaucoma should I be? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 4:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by disillusioned at 4:30 AM PST - 4 comments
yes, I'm in denial
What would my mother be using KY Jelly for other than the obvious? [more inside]
posted by randomstriker at 3:03 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by randomstriker at 3:03 AM PST - 43 comments
October 25
Cellular Seoul
s. korea filter: in seoul for two weeks and wondering about pay-as-you-go phones. existent? procurable? where? how? i sure could use one while i'm there...
posted by artof.mulata at 11:23 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by artof.mulata at 11:23 PM PST - 5 comments
uh-oh
Sony laptop won't boot! [more inside]
Who best helps the homeless?
How can I help Southern California's homeless? [more inside]
Where Can I Buy Electric Christmas Tree Candles in Australia?
Where can I buy electric Christmas tree candles like (or similar to) these in Australia? [more inside]
I'm not a Yankee, please help
Traveling to NYC during Thanksgiving... [more inside]
Hampshire College vs. St. John's College?
I am a senior right now, contemplating the college process. My top choices? Hampshire College and St. John's College. Essentially, I think both of them are great for me.... so which would you choose?
posted by zenja72 at 8:08 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by zenja72 at 8:08 PM PST - 38 comments
More like WRONG arrow key, amirite?
My laptop's right-arrow key is remapping itself. Any tips for diagnosis or repair? [more inside]
Seiko Credor Watches: where can I buy one?
Seiko Credor Watches: where can I buy one? [more inside]
A yummy slice of gluten-free casein-free joy-free pie?
My boyfriend has started a GFCF (gluten-free, casein-free) diet. This is following a recent diagnosis of Adult Aspergers. Please help us. [more inside]
posted by mjao at 5:29 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by mjao at 5:29 PM PST - 22 comments
fish work flow
Can someone explain the processes of how fish gets from fishermen and producers in California (specifically the San Francisco bay area) to restaurants. Is there a central fish/wholesale market? [more inside]
Please help, immediate need for non-internetphobic insurance company!
We're having great difficulty getting required insurance approval for the house we are trying to buy, all due to us having a web-based business. Please help! [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 at 4:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Kickstart70 at 4:07 PM PST - 5 comments
Seeing all my ebay purchases?
How can I see my purchases on eBay back further then 60 days? [more inside]
What do I need to buy to hook my new Macbook Pro up to my TV (using composite cables)?
What do I need to buy to hook my new Macbook Pro up to my TV (using composite cables)? [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut at 3:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by kosmonaut at 3:28 PM PST - 6 comments
I just can't go through another anthology...
Short Story Suggestions: I need a short story for a specific lesson. Criteria inside. [more inside]
posted by gursky at 2:38 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by gursky at 2:38 PM PST - 11 comments
Where do I find a new MP3 player with all the features of my old iriver H320?
Where do I find a new MP3 player with all the features of my old iriver H320? [more inside]
problem with cd-rw burning
why can i not burn a cd-rw on lenovo thinkpad t61? [more inside]
posted by raphael19 at 2:08 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by raphael19 at 2:08 PM PST - 11 comments
oil lens spectacles
I remember reading about these spectacles that'd let you control their focal lengths by varying an oil film between two rectangles of glass that were held together by the frame ('oil inside the lens'). Links?
posted by Taksi Putra at 1:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Taksi Putra at 1:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Suggest kitchen cleaning products
Please suggest products that I should and should not use to clean different parts of the kitchen, such as a laminate counter top, stainless steel sink, or metal stove top. I am particularly interested in products that won't generate fumes that will send me out of the kitchen. [more inside]
I'm not going to burn my house down, right?
I bought an Ikea Kassett cardboard box with drawers, and have rigged the bottom drawer for a power strip, top for my mobile gadgets power station-style. Is this a fire hazard? [more inside]
save me from daylight savings!
HELP! When does Daylight Savings Time end in NYC this year?! [more inside]
posted by slograffiti at 1:49 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by slograffiti at 1:49 PM PST - 10 comments
Virginia and Tennessee travle
We are traveling to the Crossville, TN area and are asking for suggestion of things to do and great places for a good meal. We will have four days to travel around the area and are willing to drive about 100 miles in any direction. Any suggestions? Also any suggestions for good stops along I-81 between Charlottesville, VA and the Tennessee border are welcomed. Thank-you.
A poster of a door?
I'm trying to find posters of architectural elements of rooms... [more inside]
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 1:31 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 1:31 PM PST - 2 comments
bookfilter
My sweetheart loves, and has read every book by, Anna Quindlen, Jumpha Lahiri, Pat Conroy, Joshua Henkin, and Anne Packer. I need to buy her books to read on our honeymoon. I'm at a loss. Save us from a sad and illiterate start on our new lives! Suggest authors or books to get her.
ObscureTVmusicfilter
If anyone can help me identify a piece of TV music from the early 80s, you all can. [more inside]
date restaurants in san francisco?
Last minute date filter: Need a good restaurant in San Francisco for a couple of twenty-somethings. [more inside]
Looking for a better magnifier for crafts.
Cross section cravings
Help me find cross section posters and books. [more inside]
Seeing spots...
I woke up this morning and noticed a darkish, donut-shaped spot almost in the middle of the field of view of my left eye. [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat at 12:25 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bonobothegreat at 12:25 PM PST - 16 comments
Where to start with this good website idea?
Where do I start? I have an idea for a "rate my ____" website. It is not a photo-based one, more like the rate my teacher sites around. [more inside]
south of the border cellphone
What US-based cell phone service will I be able to get in Matamoros, Mexico, across the border from Brownsville, Texas? [more inside]
Remodeling this old spouse
Would like to end the ongoing clashes over housework and childcare with my husband. What has worked for your family? [more inside]
posted by lgandme0717 at 11:40 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by lgandme0717 at 11:40 AM PST - 30 comments
How can I get my (future-ex) wife to finalize our separation agreement?
Hopefully-not-too-ugly Divorcefilter: How can I get my (future-ex) wife to finalize our separation agreement? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:03 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:03 AM PST - 8 comments
Is the performance of a team defense less predictable than the performance of other fantasy football positions?
For the purposes of fantasy football, is the performance of a defense/special teams harder to predict than the performance of, say, a wide receiver? [more inside]
This has nothing to do with Halloween.
Where can I find a getup like these children are wearing? [more inside]
posted by softsantear at 10:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by softsantear at 10:04 AM PST - 11 comments
"Life" TV Show Theme Song
Help me, please, identify the music used during the closing credits of the tv show, "Life." [more inside]
Please don't flirt with me!
How to maintain self-respect without trashing a friend? [more inside]
posted by puckish at 9:46 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by puckish at 9:46 AM PST - 15 comments
How to publicy praise my doctor for future patients?
I live in Ontario. I'd like to write to some government body praising my oral surgeon, who is so amazing it should be on record somewhere for anyone researching him in the future. Should I do this, and who should I send the letter to? He's DDS, MD, FRCD(C), Dip. ABOMS.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 9:20 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by flibbertigibbet at 9:20 AM PST - 3 comments
Stains on Hardwood Floor
We rent an apartment and have some pet stains in our hardwood floor. I believe they are too deep to sand out and I think the floor will have to be partially replaced. The damage covers parts of an area about 32" x 36". I'd like to try and take care of it without involving my landlord. Is it possible to replace only part of a hardwood floor? Does anyone know a reputable flooring company in the Chicagoland area?
posted by youngergirl44 at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by youngergirl44 at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
This weekend's iron chef ingredient: pumpkin. Now please help me do it right!
Help me cook with pumpkin. More information than you require inside. [more inside]
posted by olinerd at 9:15 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by olinerd at 9:15 AM PST - 23 comments
Tennis training aids? Do they work?
What's everyone's experience with tennis training aids? Have any actually worked for you and helped improve your game? [more inside]
polling data for states & parishes
Good sites for political polling data by state county or parish? [more inside]
How to create a database for personal statistics?
Currently I've created several Excel files & sheets to keep track of my timelog, fuel expenses and statistics... but this set up is very messy, and I would like to keep all this data in a database. I'm wondering which would be the best option to do that. [more inside]
posted by volpe at 8:13 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by volpe at 8:13 AM PST - 7 comments
Website help?
Can anyone help me with my particular website dilemma? [more inside]
Multi-person video chat?
Is there an affordable way to set up a videoconference among the five households in my family, which are scattered through the U.S. and Europe? I understand that Skype and IM services support one-to-one conferences, but I'm not sure about multipoint. Oovoo looks good, but I understand it's prone to abuse. What's my best option?
posted by futility closet at 7:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by futility closet at 7:27 AM PST - 9 comments
I want to own the room like Bill Clinton
I need to stop muttering, talking too fast and slouching if I'm going to progress in my job. Can anyone recommend a "personal impact coach" (what a terrible name) in the Washington DC metro area to turn me into a confident and assured manager? [more inside]
My cat is exhibiting symptoms of being in heat despite being fixed.
My cat is exhibiting symptoms of being in heat despite being fixed. Any advice? [more inside]
Volvo vs. Saab convertible
Looking for a decent year-round convertible which can comfortably fit two adults and two children. [more inside]
Toronto Injury Claims Lawyer
Injury claims lawyer recommendation in Toronto? [more inside]
Elegant weapons, for a more civilized age
Do lisp and dialects make sense for general purpose scientific computing? [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number at 2:35 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ghost of a past number at 2:35 AM PST - 18 comments
Korea to US money transfer
What is the best way to transfer money from Korea to U.S.? My sister is in Korea teaching English. The last time she transferred money into her US account it costs her about $2k to send $2500. How does she get around this problem. Sorry I don't know any more details.
October 24
Looking for a download: "Bad Little Baby Girl" by the Keane Brothers.
Looking for a download: "Bad Little Baby Girl" by the Keane Brothers. [more inside]
posted by DonSlice at 10:55 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DonSlice at 10:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Would 200 daily site visitors make me any money?
Is there any point in trying to monetize a fansite that gets 200 visitors a day? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at 10:34 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 10:34 PM PST - 18 comments
Who did this musical rendition of the Charge of the Light Brigade?
Who did this musical rendition of the Charge of the Light Brigade? [more inside]
posted by BeaverTerror at 9:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by BeaverTerror at 9:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Computer Science and Foreign Languages, what is the best mix?
I am trying to make a preliminary (or maybe final) decision on what foreign language I should study with respect to a computer science major after transferring to the University of Michigan. Any pointers??? [more inside]
posted by JoeXIII007 at 9:40 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by JoeXIII007 at 9:40 PM PST - 24 comments
Looking for Tools to Develop YouTube-style application
What application/platform should I use to create a YouTube type portal (focusing on user-generated content) that allows site users to search for content (videos as well as other file types) and upload their own content? [more inside]
Any risks smoking pot and taking the pill?
Does smoking marijuana carry the same risks as smoking tobacco while taking birth control pills? [more inside]
posted by Satapher at 8:59 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Satapher at 8:59 PM PST - 19 comments
How to make Gas company pay for water damage they caused?
The Gas Company installed a new meter this week and broke my sprinkler line. My house and garage are now slightly flooded and laminate flooring that was just installed 1 month ago is ruined. How to I make the Gas Co. pay for the repairs? [more inside]
posted by sirhensley at 8:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by sirhensley at 8:57 PM PST - 12 comments
How'd you meet your wife/husband/partner?
This is sort of a personal question, so I don't know if anyone will really want to respond or not, but here goes.
I'm at a point in my life where I'm seriously starting to cast about for a real relationship. But as I try and try to find somebody, I'm noticing that most of my ideas about how these things go down play out in my head like sixth-generation bootlegs of hokey '90s romantic comedies. I've never had a real relationship before. I think it would be easier for me to find one for myself if I knew what they looked like at the start.
So my question to you is: How did you fall in love? [more inside]
Anosmic reversal--can you smell again?
Are you or your child anosmic? As in can't smell anything? Have you found a way to reverse your condition? [more inside]
posted by emhutchinson at 7:33 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by emhutchinson at 7:33 PM PST - 23 comments
I'd give the shirt off my back for this shirt
WSXGA+ LED, where art thou?
LongshotFilter: Does anyone know if any 15.4" WSXGA+ panels with LED backlights are coming to market soon? [more inside]
Name these strange older PC games
PC-game-filter: I vaguely remember reading about these games years ago, help me remember what they were and bonus points for where to "obtain" them. 1) A game about B-movie like monsters --or maybe it was a make your own monster and set it loose on a city with a "movie mode" tacked on? 2) A game where you control a bizarre floating island that you build into a "battle ship", with jet engines, guns and even a battering ram. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:11 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:11 PM PST - 7 comments
Scanned mail while traveling
Is there a service to which I can have my mail sent to, and then either forwarded to us overseas, or, scanned and emailed to us. [more inside]
Fire pit in screened-in porch?
Can I use a fire pit in a screened-in porch? [more inside]
posted by Sar HaPanim at 6:40 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sar HaPanim at 6:40 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for a good chemo cap pattern
Experienced knitter seeks tried and true hat pattern to be made with wool and love. [more inside]
posted by geekchic at 6:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by geekchic at 6:22 PM PST - 14 comments
Historical Poll Data Repository?
Where can I find historical election poll data? [more inside]
posted by lore at 6:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by lore at 6:18 PM PST - 6 comments
I just (don't) want to be friends.
Is there ever a tactful way to let someone know you don't want to be friends? What to do in an instance of hurt feelings. [more inside]
Help me help the cows...
Can I dilute my samples and keep them in the fridge for a couple of days without affecting my results? [more inside]
Quantifying the Slashdot Effect
I'm trying to figure out if a server I'm working on can withstand being linked to by very high traffic websites. Can anyone tell me the basic traffic characteristics of, say, a front page link from: Drudge Report, Yahoo! Buzz, Huffington Post, Slashdot, Reddit, or Digg? I'm using ab (ApacheBench) and I'd like to have some idea of how many requests, and at what level of concurrency, I should be trying to make this server capable of pushing out. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by evariste at 4:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by evariste at 4:54 PM PST - 5 comments
What to do with bad tasting honey
I bought 5kg of very cheap honey at a market. Unfortunately it tastes off - it has a strong smokey flavour which makes it unpleasent to eat.
I'm wondering what useful stuff I could do with it instead of eating it? Also, is that smokey flavour likely to be harmful?
(I'm In Australia where bushfires are common, so that might explain the smokey flavour).
posted by singingfish at 4:46 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by singingfish at 4:46 PM PST - 18 comments
I want to know how to select fruit and veggies at the store!
How can I learn to select produce at the store? [more inside]
posted by k7lim at 4:33 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by k7lim at 4:33 PM PST - 13 comments
EU Passport Photograph in Boston/Providence area?
Does anyone know where I can get a passport photograph taken that meets EU regulations in the Providence/Boston area? [more inside]
Favorite blog?
What's your favorite tech/GTD blog?
I'm looking for a blog like Lifehacker, but with more of a focus on office/workspace and geeky stuff.
Who makes the pyrex squids at anyway?
Just who makes the pyrex squids at bodyartforms.com anyway? [more inside]
posted by Obscurum at 3:40 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Obscurum at 3:40 PM PST - 3 comments
Left ear: melody. Right ear: harmony. More, please!
Left ear: melody. Right ear: harmony. More, please! [more inside]
Botched Drupal Update... how to restore?
I deleted my entire drupal installation after a botched upgrade attempt. I have the /sites folder and the SQL database both backed up.... how do I restore my Drupal installation to how it was? [more inside]
Sharing a folder.
I'd like some instructions on how to grant somebody, who is outside my local network, read and write access to a folder on a computer. Mac OS X 10.5.5 and not at all familiar with this process. Said computer is behind a router/switch.
Laws regarding hiring a freelance programmer from India.
I would like to hire a freelance programmer from India for a programming project. The programmer would remain in India and operate as an independent contractor rather than an employee. What legal hurdles must I overcome or can I just do it? [more inside]
What can I wear on the 31st without shaving?
Costume Filter for the Bearded (again): How do I pull off Jesus on the cheap? If not the Big JC, then who (or what)? [more inside]
posted by piedmont at 2:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by piedmont at 2:30 PM PST - 14 comments
My wife is 12 weeks pregnant... and just got a job offer with a small company. Should she disclose her condition?
My wife is 12 weeks pregnant... and just got a job offer with a small company. Should she disclose her condition? [more inside]
Can I get my friend back?
I found out why a friend cut off contact with me. More details below. Can this friendship be saved? [more inside]
Eyebrow dye error
I dyed my eyebrows--can you help me fix this mistake? [more inside]
Can love without infatuation still be "real love"?
I read this question about how to tell the difference between love and infatuation. Most of the answers seem to say that love and infatuation feel the same in the beginning but love is what lasts in the long run. My question is, is it possible to fall in love with someone with out really experiencing true infatuation with them? [more inside]
Road trip stop recommendations
We're taking a road trip next week, and looking for any suggestions of places to check out or good places to eat along the way. [more inside]
Gold basics
Help my buy my first pair of gold earrings. What do I need to know? [more inside]
Thighs like what!!
I want a booty and thighs like Serena. Help me get there. [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 2:08 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 2:08 PM PST - 14 comments
Older versions of .avi on the Xbox 360
How do I play old .avi files on my Xbox 360? [more inside]
posted by GaGaLoc at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by GaGaLoc at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
hockey stick Filter
Can anyone personally recommend a one piece hockey stick that they had good luck with? [more inside]
I'm a reverse snowbird!
Moving to New Hampshire from Arizona next week! We are driving across to OK, then up to Chicago and through Ontario from Detroit. From there I just don't know what route to take... [more inside]
bunions are no funions
I've been thrilled to discover that a simple, donut shaped cushion is amazingly effective at preventing my excruciating foot pain. Yet for a small piece of foam with sticky stuff on one side, these bunion pads are awfully expensive: about 3 bucks at the cheapest, generic level. Can you suggest a cheap alternative? Something soft with a sticky side? I can easily cut out the donut shapes myself if I can find an inexpensive source of the basic material.
Can I save, in mp3 form, the songs recommended to me by Pandora, on a Windows PC?
Is there anything approximating a Windows-based version of the OSX application PandoraJam, allowing me to record tracks suggested by the Pandora website? [more inside]
posted by newfers at 1:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by newfers at 1:33 PM PST - 6 comments
Nominate some sites for Nov 4th
On November 4th, I intend to spend the evening watching election returns on TV and refreshing as many election-y tabs on the laptop as possible. What websites should I have loaded and ready to go? [more inside]
posted by rtha at 1:29 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by rtha at 1:29 PM PST - 25 comments
Can a seller pay closing costs for a buyer with and HPAP loan?
Anyone gotten an HPAP loan in DC? I'm buying a condo and the seller is wiling to pay my closing costs. However, the big question is will HPAP let someone pay my closing cost for me? I can't find any documentation for this online. Any general words of wisdom about HPAP would be appreciated. Also, any info on the Bond program would be great. I am buying in a neighborhood that qualifies.
Are there are lot of credit-default swaps referenced to securities backed by credit-card receivables?
Banks are preparing for a rise in defaults on credit card debt. That debt is securitized, and although home-equity loans have overtaken credit-card debt since 2003 it still makes up a good percentage of asset-backed securities. Are those credit-card debt products tranched and insured and re-insured with credit-default swaps like the mortgage-backed securites are? If so, is there some reason to hope that credit-card defaults won't trigger another credit crisis or aggravate the one that stalled interbank and corporate-bond lending this month? [more inside]
posted by nicwolff at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by nicwolff at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
Advice on antidepressants
Antidepressant filter question #4529, I've searched the archive to no avail and I am wondering what antidepressant might be right for me. I know, I know, YANAD, but I am looking for anecdotal info. [more inside]
DoctorFilter: Benign cause for scary lab result?
DoctorFilter: Based on this lab result, is there any way that there is NOT something bad wrong with me? [more inside]
can i get this in?
Will I be able to bring my camera in this bag, into heinz field with me on sunday, for the steelers giants game? [more inside]
clipping on fox confessor?
Do you hear Neko Case's voice clipping when you play her "Fox Confessor..." on vinyl? Especially the inner songs on both sides?
30 Year Swaps for the personal account?
Is there a way I can buy the 30 year swap for my personal account? [more inside]
posted by raz5 at 11:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by raz5 at 11:25 AM PST - 5 comments
It looks like either a king-sized beverage spill or small pools of dried blood, and neither are upholstery colors.
The rear seat belts on a 1997 Honda Accord bleed onto the upholstery. Is there any way to stop this? [more inside]
Ambient music name.
Please help me format Excel cell correctly - URGENT!
I need to enter the following information into excel, but excel wants to transform one of them into a date format. This is for a statistics class and being used to make a graph of some kind. [more inside]
posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 11:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 11:00 AM PST - 9 comments
Pasta e Fagioli
Pasta e Fagioli, I simply must have your recipe, my dear. [more inside]
posted by dawson at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dawson at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
They used to tell me I was building a dream/with peace and glory ahead.
Job and apartment search turning out to be a far more painfully drawn out process than anticipated. How do I keep my sanity and some sense of optimism? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 10:03 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by piratebowling at 10:03 AM PST - 21 comments
OS X NetBook recommendations
Four years on and Apple still don't make the tiny MacBook I want, so I'm going to have a pop at making my own. What's the best NetBook for this? [more inside]
Need Stock Flash...in a Flash!
I am looking to purchase editable stock Flash animation files to make holiday e-cards. I just want to add my name and another text message to an exisiting clever animation. Istockphoto just doesn't have what I am looking for. A google search was suprisingly not helpful. Any ideas?
How do I persuade OpenOffice to show when a space has been typed?
How do I persuade OpenOffice Writer to move the cursor when a space is typed at the end of a document? It's driving my neighbour mad and he's kindly sharing this madness with me. [more inside]
Easiest way to move files and programs?
What is the easiest, most foolproof way to move files and programs from an old PC computer (XP) to a new one (presumably Vista, sigh). [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
Is there an emotion that specifically means "feeling morally superior?"
Is there an emotion that specifically means "feeling morally superior?" [more inside]
posted by PsychoKick at 8:19 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by PsychoKick at 8:19 AM PST - 34 comments
Tax exemption online?
How do I file an out of state sale that I made online. I know that I do not charge tax to out of state customers but is there a exemption form that I need to fill out or somewhere I can get more information on this process. I run a company in Connecticut and we have been making more and more out of state sales and I need to figure out how to go about the exemption process. Thank you for your help.
I need a better chair
Doe anyone know a simple, small-office type of web based purchasing software?
Just something to keep track of purchase requests, approvals, etc. Maybe with an employee login to request stuff and buyer/boss login to view pending requests to approve/deny.
Wanted: Ideas for beginner's audio projects
Teaching audio recording & editing to beginners at Uni (for this certificate). Looking for ideas for mock projects to get them going in the practical session. [more inside]
posted by yoHighness at 7:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by yoHighness at 7:59 AM PST - 12 comments
Avoiding sugar/honey residue in tea cups
Whenever I drink tea, I'm always left with a sticky sugar/honey residue in the bottom of the cup. Is there any way to avoid this?
posted by Mr. President Dr. Steve Elvis America at 7:35 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Mr. President Dr. Steve Elvis America at 7:35 AM PST - 14 comments
How would you win the Krypton Factor?
How would you win the Krypton Factor? It's coming back, and I've got an audition. [more inside]
posted by adrianhon at 7:34 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by adrianhon at 7:34 AM PST - 9 comments
I just admitted to my therapist that I've been cutting. What happens now?
OK. I just admitted to my therapist that I have been cutting and having some dark thoughts. He was about to go into a session when he answered my page. He's calling me back later and we have an appt scheduled for Monday. I'm not in any immediate danger FYI but I'm very worried and anxious what actions might be taken. He said he thought a conversation between him and my psychiatrist was in order, and I agreed to that. I've read the questions about "I told my therapist I want to kill myself, will I get committed" and there is some useful info there. But I want even further specific information about what comes next. What am I in for? What should I expect? Will this change the therapy dynamic? He knows I'm a past cutter but I have always assured him it is in the past. Now I've admitted to six weeks of lies by ommission. What happens now? I've never told anyone about this, and I'm a little freaked.
It's nice to be wanted, just not all at once
It's MBA hiring season. I have been selected to attend second round interviews with three different companies in three different cities on three consecutive days. [more inside]
How to study for the GMATS 101
Thinking of taking the gmats in a few months - how should I study? [more inside]
Do nets on tall buildings catch falling bodies?
Is it true that there are wire nets on the Empire State Building (or any other tall building) that will catch a heavy object (like a human body) if it falls (or jumps)? [more inside]
posted by junipero at 7:20 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by junipero at 7:20 AM PST - 14 comments
Thin, Boobtacular Girls in Cleveland
Is there anywhere to buy 32DD bras in Cleveland? [more inside]
posted by mismatched at 7:20 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mismatched at 7:20 AM PST - 13 comments
Gold Keyboard?
SynthFilter: Help me find more information about this keyboard I saw in a pawn shop! [more inside]
Short, solemn, and written in bass clef, please.
Here's an obscure one: suggest some (brief, advanced beginner to early intermediate) musical interludes for a Tenebrae service. For double bass (or easily transposed cello, I suppose). [more inside]
Financial engineering for autodidacts.
So suppose I wanted to teach myself quantitative finance, computational finance, whatever you want to call it. How would I go about doing so? What books should I get? I imagine there are some standard textbooks that most students use available on amazon, what are they? [more inside]
posted by delmoi at 7:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by delmoi at 7:05 AM PST - 9 comments
How can one explain software licensing regulations and requirements?
What can I use in explaining to my boss how software licensing regulations work? My boss seems to think that we can just borrow software from another department and use it for a project that we need to deploy. [more inside]
Ski Drive
We're looking to drive to St Anton from the UK, will more than likely take the ferry across from Dover to Calais. Any tips on how we should approach it, best stopover points etc?
I'd like to avoid a collision!
Driving etiquette Filter: On a two-lane limited access road, when would the left lane be considered thru-traffic lane versus the passing lane? [more inside]
posted by jujube at 6:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jujube at 6:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Hong Kong Phooey.
Whilst in Malaysia a few years ago, I picked up some very high-quality, very cheap Ralph Lauren 'Oxford' dress shirts. I realise they were probably fake, but I don't care - they were comfortable, and cheap enough to not care about destroying them.
My mum's in Hong Kong at the moment, and I've asked her to get me some more. Does anyone know where she'll find them and, so she doesn't get ripped off, how much she should expect to pay?
posted by Zé Pequeno at 5:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Zé Pequeno at 5:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me be a good meeting chair!
Please give me tips on being a good team meeting chair. We have a rotating chair and it's my turn for the next 10 weeks in a team of 6 ICT business strategy staff. Meetings are usually around an hour and cover actions from last meeting, matters arising from meetings, several agenda items and any other business. Also looking for some ideas which have the capacity to really engage minds in these meetings which we all usually find quite dull.
posted by razzman at 5:08 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by razzman at 5:08 AM PST - 10 comments
Finding original printing information for books.
How can I get bibliographic information on the original printing/first editions of books? [more inside]
posted by magnoliasouth at 4:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by magnoliasouth at 4:40 AM PST - 6 comments
OpenOffice Impress newbie question
OpenOffice Impress (PowerPoint alternative) - an emergency time-sensitive basic NEWB question... [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 3:40 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 3:40 AM PST - 2 comments
What's the easiest way to use my Mac to mod an xbox and install XBMC?
What's the easiest way to use my Mac to mod an xbox and install XBMC? I don't have access to any of the old games, and don't really want to have to buy a USB to memory card convertor for this. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by ranglin at 3:17 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ranglin at 3:17 AM PST - 9 comments
October 23
Seoul Searching
Seoul Filter: Help me plan my weekend around Lotte World and Building 63 in Seoul.
Hello, my girlfriend and I will be travelling to Seoul from our countryside campus (Soonchunghyang University). Since we’ve just finished our midterms, and since we are both new to Korea, we’ll be spending this, hopefully unraining, weekend in Seoul to explore a bit. [more inside]
Convert VOB w/ subtitles
How can I convert VOB files to AVI or some other format, but with embedded subtitles? [more inside]
posted by pravit at 10:46 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by pravit at 10:46 PM PST - 11 comments
Fredonia Harmonia
Looking for interesting musicians and music groups in and around Fredonia NY for video project. [more inside]
Got them low down dirty Kernel panic blues
Mac OS X kernel panic shortly after boot on G4 iMac. How do I troubleshoot this? [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 9:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 9:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Never thought I'd be asking about boots.
Help me help my wife. She has a crush. More like an obsession.
With a pair of boots. [more inside]
posted by purephase at 8:50 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by purephase at 8:50 PM PST - 25 comments
... but I know what I like, and I like it shipped to me over the Internets
Starting to collect (somewhat cheap) art. Can anyone recommend online galleries capable of doing sales so I can see what else is out there? [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock at 8:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Admiral Haddock at 8:40 PM PST - 9 comments
These United States...t-shirt?
I'm looking for a t-shirt that I saw a guy on the street wearing today. It's gray with a lighter gray screen of an outline of the united states, and the state of new york in silver. [more inside]
posted by prior at 8:38 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by prior at 8:38 PM PST - 2 comments
My phone is broke
Where can I buy a new Blackberry trackball (exactly like this one in New York?
bang for the buck
Where are the cheapest places to live/travel in Latin America right now?
Why will flash video stop after only 2 seconds?
Youtube (or other flash video) will freeze up after exactly 2 seconds of play, in any browser. [more inside]
posted by moonbird at 8:09 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by moonbird at 8:09 PM PST - 9 comments
I want to learn more about shooting video
How do I go to film school without going to "film school" [more inside]
posted by Scientifik at 7:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Scientifik at 7:39 PM PST - 9 comments
Best way to re-learn statistics?
Best way to re-learn statistics? Enough that I wouldn't be lost in an advanced, fairly data-intensive psychology class. I took the course at Ga. Tech some years ago, but my old textbook is sooo boring and awful. [more inside]
Mom N' Pot Business
Please direct me towards some respectable, wholesome looking websites about medical marijuana usage, especially if they're intended for older folks and/or the Oregon Medical Marijuana Program. [more inside]
What's the best scholarships website?
Are there any good websites for external scholarships?
I recently joined fastweb, and except for getting spammy emails and emails about weird scholarships I couldn't possibly qualify for, I didn't find anything for me. [more inside]
What you don't know may KILL you.
How is paying attention to detail an extremely important skill in the military? I know "why", not doing so can get you or somone else killed, but I don't know "what" people are referring to. [more inside]
posted by sixcolors at 6:31 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by sixcolors at 6:31 PM PST - 20 comments
Generic clothes in/near downtown LA?
CostumeFilter: I'm making my own henchman costume this Halloween, and I'll be driving past downtown LA tomorrow morning. Are there any specific stores I should check out if I'm looking for cheap generic clothes? I'm looking for solid color plain long-sleeve shirts, sweatpants, things of that nature. Bonus points if I can find gloves and cheap generic boots. [more inside]
Honey I shrunk the jeans!
How can I stretch my jeans that shrunk after I washed them? [more inside]
Credit Crunch
My friend has been scammed, and I'm hoping the hive mind can help her find a solution for the best course of action to take. [more inside]
swapping controller cards, voiding warranty?
Can I temporarily swap out the controller board on my seagate hard drive without voiding the warranty? [more inside]
posted by grandsham at 5:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by grandsham at 5:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Any recommendations for a good blender?
Group vacation destination for foodies?
Small group vacation destination - all adults. Reasonable (less than 8 hours) driving distance from Western PA. Interested in relaxing and fantastic food. More details inside... [more inside]
posted by librarianamy at 5:17 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by librarianamy at 5:17 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me identify this sitcom office chair
Can you identify this desk chair or something very similar? [more inside]
posted by gregchttm at 5:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by gregchttm at 5:17 PM PST - 7 comments
Bring On The Big Dogs?
Should I put myself in the midst of big egos again?
About 10 years ago I made the decision to exclude persons with big egos from both my personal and professional lives. I have been fairly successful at doing this and the result is a happier, calmer life. My reasons for choosing this strategy were a sense that, it was all about them, that they were generally incapable of listening, that a true equal partnership was impossible, that they would always take credit and/or throw me to the wolves in order to advance their career.
Recently I've come into contact with some egotists and had the feeling that I could have richer fuller life if I let them into my life on a limited basis. Is this a good decision? How can I interact with this type of person without getting hurt or taken advantage of? How can I work effectively with egotists, is partnership possible?
Stats test to compare 2 groups
I’m trying to statistically compare the body dimensions (height, weight, waist circumference, etc) of two groups of 200 people. I need help determining the correct statistical tests to use. [more inside]
A certain type of office chair
I'm looking for a rather specific kind of office chair--one that can recline & has a footrest, has a fabric covering, has a headrest, and can stand up to heavy home-office use. Anyone know of such a chair? [more inside]
Can this computer be saved?
How do I force Windows to boot into safe mode without access to the screen and limited functionality of the keyboard? [more inside]
I see a lot of posts about work. A lot of them are not positive.
Why is work not fun? [more inside]
What makes those West Wing photos so special?
The opening credits of the very fine show "The West Wing" include black and white still photos of cast members. There's something about them that makes you just go ... oooh! but I can't work out what it is. Does anyone out there know? Is it the contrast? The depth of field? The (over?) exposure? Have they been edited in some way to give them that quality? ... and bonus question - how could I do the same to my photos?...
What gifts should I give my cousins?
Giftfilter: I need Christmas gift ideas for three cousins. The eldest is an almost fourteen year old boy, the middle one is a ten year old girl and the youngest is a nearly nine year old boy. [more inside]
posted by peacheater at 2:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by peacheater at 2:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Best tiling window manager for Linux?
What is the best wedding planner certification?
I am interested in adding to my experience as an event producer with wedding planning and have noticed there are many certification programs out there. Is there one in particular that stands out among the rest?
Getting to the game....
We're going to a Seahawks game and I'm wondering what the best transportation option is? [more inside]
Blocking Popups (Clicking on Text) in Firefox?
I'm using Firefox 3. I'm getting popup ads when I click on text (non ads), like at Salon.com.
For example, while reading:
http://www.salon.com/news/feature/2008/10/23/campaign_myths/
If I click on the text, there'll be a popup ad. I have popups turned off in Firefox, but that isn't working for this particular case.
Any help?
posted by fe2dell at 2:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fe2dell at 2:01 PM PST - 5 comments
Help with sinus ear pressure
I have ear sinus pressure, muffled hearing, and general discomfort in one of my ears. Help me find some relief until my doctor's appointment. [more inside]
Dead display on Dell laptop. Tell me its not terminal.
Dell Vostro 1400. Screen has died. I need it to not be dead, all details inside. [more inside]
posted by wile e at 1:43 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by wile e at 1:43 PM PST - 13 comments
What are your ideas for the ultimate internet-enabled home?
I'm putting together a tech wishlist to build the ultimate internet-enabled home (or at least to drool over building it). I'd like your recommendations on the best consumer electronics devices to carry out home-bound computer-related tasks outside the computer (in the same way the Philips VOIP841 phone makes Skype calling simple without a computer). Suggested areas: internet radios, real live news tickers, world thermometers, internet TV boxes, but I'm also interested in whatever other fields you can suggest. Your ideas/experiences welcome, wireless or wired.
posted by scrm at 1:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by scrm at 1:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Find and delete hidden files on Mac
Help me find and delete hidden files on my Mac! [more inside]
More forbidden experiments
Point me to the great forbidden experiments of our (or any) time! [more inside]
posted by Number Used Once at 1:06 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Number Used Once at 1:06 PM PST - 13 comments
Need advice on somewhere to go on the Thanksgiving weekend in the greater New York area
Need advice on somewhere to go on the Thanksgiving weekend in the greater New York area. [more inside]
Like Breathless Mahoney, only not, you know, terrible.
If I want to be a lady lounge singer, in a restaurant/nightclub, draping myself across a piano in sequins and a smoky spotlight, what are the classic vamp songs I should learn, first?
I miss you, RAM, come back!
Oh little RAM, where are you? 512MB module doesn't want to play along new 2GB module. [more inside]
posted by Iosephus at 12:14 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Iosephus at 12:14 PM PST - 11 comments
What should I expect to encounter from Mandriva?
Need some advice from Mandriva and Ubuntu users. [more inside]
posted by Marisa Stole the Precious Thing at 12:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Marisa Stole the Precious Thing at 12:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me write right in NYC.
I'm not a very good writer, but I would like to change that. Can anyone recommend a writing course in NYC? A course in fiction or non-fiction creative writing or a general composition course would fit the bill. I'm definitely a beginner. Thanks!
Good painters imitate nature, bad ones screw it up...
Good painters imitate nature, bad ones spew(screw) it up. (Miguel de Cervantes (1547-1616) Spanish novelist, dramatist and poet. )
I suck at painting with a brush or pad. What is the best way to paint (Maybe with a sprayer) a large room? [more inside]
posted by emjay at 12:02 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by emjay at 12:02 PM PST - 11 comments
Do open source projects need or want Business Analysts?
This Cnet article got me thinking. I work as a Business Analyst, and as part of my job I do a lot of QA, requirements gathering and refining, user documentation, and other things. Is this a skill set that would be useful to any open source projects? When I've looked in the past, it's seemed like mainly people were looking for coders and testers. It seems like a great way to do some volunteer work and learn new technology and methodologies (different SDLC models, for instance), but I don't know if middle men like me have a place in the open source world.
Short story involving children seeing an alternate world in the holes of stones
Short Story Filter. I remember a short story that I read in a sci-fi story anthology back in the mid 90's that I haven't been able to find since.
There are a group of three boys, one of them substantially younger, who play out in a big field. One of the older boys tells the younger boy, as a joke, that if you look through the hole in the middle of a stone, you can see into another world of some kind. Mysterious circumstances then occur. [more inside]
Job search during depression
What kind of jobs might a person without much job experience actually be able to get straight out of college, given the current financial crisis and general economic BLARGH? [more inside]
What Kind of Electric Motors Should I Get?
Where should I look to find good, low voltage electric motors for projects? [more inside]
posted by DMan at 11:29 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by DMan at 11:29 AM PST - 18 comments
Eek! Meeting the family for the first time...at Christmas
My boyfriend of six months has asked me to come home with him for Christmas to meet his (large) family. I'm looking forward to it, along with the standard first-time-meeting-the-parents jitters, but I'm not sure how Christmas plays into all this. [more inside]
How to get a transcript of House Oversight Committe hearing?
Where can I get a transcript of today's House Oversight Committee hearings? [more inside]
posted by de void at 11:23 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by de void at 11:23 AM PST - 6 comments
Quickie Spanish and French translation
Spanish and French help please -- quick translation for the following: "Alternatively, please email us at email@email.com." [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 11:16 AM PST - 17 comments
where to take night GIS classes in NYC?
where can i take GIS night classes in new york city? [more inside]
posted by nanhey at 11:14 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by nanhey at 11:14 AM PST - 2 comments
Diet tips for increasing lean body mass
Recipe/diet suggestions for increasing muscular bodymass. [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van at 10:55 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ludwig_van at 10:55 AM PST - 14 comments
I need to know who made this prank phone call!
Who made this recorded prank phone call? It's SO funny! [more inside]
(Yes, someone in Hollywood actually wants to eat donuts.)
Recommend a pick-your-own apple orchard in Southern California, not too far afield from L.A., please. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 10:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mykescipark at 10:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Sewing Machine upgrade worth it?
"Gift" of a sewing machine upgrade - do I want it? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 10:28 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by GardenGal at 10:28 AM PST - 16 comments
teaching tolerance to a troubled teen!
How can someone help a teenage boy who has been showing some hateful, homophobic behavior recently? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love at 10:26 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by logic vs love at 10:26 AM PST - 30 comments
How best to work with a rheumatologist to resolve severe neck/upper back pain that's lasted for over two months?
My fiancée has been experiencing severe upper back and neck pain for about the last two months. Our GP is finally going to refer her to a rheumatologist. How can we work best with the rheumatologist to diagnose and resolve this pain as quickly as possible? Way more details inside. [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 10:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 10:05 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for lost infographic on companies' market share in subprime market
Looking for an infographic I once saw that showed the market share of the major players in the subprime market and the money they'd lost. [more inside]
posted by Askr at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Askr at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Helio Heat or no Helio Heat?
I'm looking at getting a new phone and a new service provider. After careful searching, almost all companies require a stringent credit check. I have horrible credit. Prepaid is not an option as any decent prepaid phone is ridiculously expensive and the service is generally sub par.
I narrowed it down to something from Virgin Mobile or Helio. I have heard some bad about both companies, but since neither require a credit check, these are my choices. I'd rather not go with Virgin Mobile as almost all of their phones feel like cheap plastic and some even feel like a cheap ceramic. This leaves Helio. [more inside]
posted by 29 at 10:04 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by 29 at 10:04 AM PST - 17 comments
Classic Mac game?
Where/what is Seve's tumor?
My Google-fu is failing me. I'm looking for the details of the type of Seve Ballesteros' tumor and its location within the brain. [more inside]
Escaping the ideological echo-chamber
Help me find some thoughtful conservative writers or bloggers to follow. [more inside]
Which netbook should I get?
What's the perfect netbook for me? I've searched all over the internet but I'd like some input from the hive mind. [more inside]
posted by bshort at 9:08 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by bshort at 9:08 AM PST - 27 comments
Mint? Wesabe? Yodlee? Is any better than the others?
In looking at online personal finance sites (i.e. Wesabe, Mint, Yodlee, Quicken Online etc), is there any appreciable difference between them? [more inside]
Stuck with overseas cell contract
I moved to Germany and then moved back to the USA after three weeks. While I was there, I signed up for a two year T-Mobile iPhone contract, because at the time I thought I was staying in Germany. Now I am stuck with an expensive 2 year contract that I can't use. [more inside]
How do we prevent our driveway from being destroyed by large trucks?
How can we protect our (crushed stone) driveway at the end of a narrow street from damage from trucks using it as a turnaround? [more inside]
posted by JMOZ at 8:43 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by JMOZ at 8:43 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me remember this cartoon please!
Can someone help me remember this 80's cartoon that took place at a high school? (More details within as that's not very specific) [more inside]
posted by arniec at 8:38 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by arniec at 8:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Singing in the Car
How can I set up a mobile singing booth in a friend's car? [more inside]
Computadoras baratas
VERY CHEAP laptops with less easily busticated power ports? [more inside]
I wantz to bez a nurze. But I can has $$ from Prezident Catz?
I have some student loan questions [more inside]
What can I turn an Xbox 360 (with a dead DVD drive) into?
What can I do with an Xbox 360 that has a dead dvd drive? [more inside]
posted by HC Foo at 6:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by HC Foo at 6:57 AM PST - 13 comments
How to use algebra to solve web design grid issue?
I have a super-complicated algebraic equation I (somehow) developed as the solution to developing appropriate grid-based web design that has me completely stumped... [more inside]
posted by fauxtoes at 6:56 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by fauxtoes at 6:56 AM PST - 20 comments
Is there such a thing as a good massage chair?
Looking for an affordable and decent massage chair (or attachment). [more inside]
Mold in Bathroom
How do I get my landlord to deal with the mold in my bathroom without compromising my living situation? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 6:22 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 6:22 AM PST - 15 comments
Time Sheet Software
I'm looking for a good web based time sheet system for a non-profit (about 30 staff members).
I've found a number of software packages that are in the range of $3,000 - $4,000, looking for something with a lower cost. Needs to have timesheet approval and a detailed history of timesheet. I'm able to host it myself if needed.
bar code or just go to a bar?
How could I write a macro to format my data like I need it? [more inside]
posted by keep it tight at 6:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by keep it tight at 6:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Where can I find non-partisan analysis of the presidential polls?
Where can I find non-partisan analysis of the presidential polls? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 5:53 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by hazyspring at 5:53 AM PST - 18 comments
Non-stick strategies for hard-anodized cookware?
Just bought a set of Calphalon hard-anodized cookware and I'm having a terrible time getting food not to stick to the pan when cooking. The problem is particularly bad when cooking eggs- strategies for getting food to not stick to these pans?
posted by mhaw at 5:45 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mhaw at 5:45 AM PST - 14 comments
It's definitely NOT "Drinking your milkshake."
Searching for a business term I cannot remember... [more inside]
posted by rokusan at 5:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by rokusan at 5:17 AM PST - 6 comments
Sex Pistols signing?
Should I move out of boyfriend's, and into best friend's?
How bad a faux pas would it be to move out of a (multi-person) shared house with a new but lovely boyfriend, and into my best friend's house instead? [more inside]
posted by Elysum at 12:08 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Elysum at 12:08 AM PST - 28 comments
October 22
Stop locking me out!
How can I keep PointSec from switching my screen saver preference? [more inside]
Berkeley Taco Trucks
Where are the taco trucks in Berkeley? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat at 10:53 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by stewiethegreat at 10:53 PM PST - 2 comments
Going up with the down market
Short-the-market-filter:I have been adding to my QID position for 14 months. I've only "lost" (made less) when I got comfortable writing calls every month on half my position (Did not like getting relieved of shares at 59 at October expiration). Bought back at 65 and 75.
Anyway, Am I crazy to think that the VIX (or maybe VXN?) is the best indication that it's "safe" to stay in QID? I mean, the VIX is hovering miles above where it's never been before.
posted by Rafaelloello at 10:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Rafaelloello at 10:30 PM PST - 9 comments
Chrome hates MeFi comments
Why doesn't Google Chrome work properly with anchors, and how do I make it do so? [more inside]
posted by Caduceus at 9:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Caduceus at 9:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Wordpress for local TV site?
Wordpress as CMS for a local TV/news site? [more inside]
posted by davidmsc at 9:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by davidmsc at 9:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Citi Never Sleeps Commercial Narrator
Who narrates the Citi "Never Sleeps" commercials? [more inside]
posted by evanm at 9:43 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by evanm at 9:43 PM PST - 2 comments
Where do artists find the cool wood and stone that they use for projects
Where can I find locations to buy wood or stone from foreign countries, things not naturally available in the US [more inside]
posted by Mesach at 9:40 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mesach at 9:40 PM PST - 10 comments
Seeking software for searching network drives on Mac OS X
In Mac OS 10.5.4, I have a shared disk (on a Time Capsule) with a lot of files, and I would like to be able to search for files on it quickly. Spotlight will not do the job because it won't index network shares. Can anyone recommend third-party software (like Copernic on the PC) that will index a network share? [more inside]
posted by jewzilla at 9:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jewzilla at 9:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Apple Remote controlling Bose Sounddock?
How would I get my Apple remote that came with my white MacBook to control my Bose Sounddock? [more inside]
Googlefilter: What is the name of this search engine game?
What is the name of this search engine game? [more inside]
9 ladies dancing, 10 lords a-leapin', 11 pipers piping...
I'm putting together a large care package box for my boyfriend, located at an FPO AP address. My plan is to fill it a ton of random stuff to keep him surprised and delighted, from funny shirts to little plastic toys to letters and pictures to CDs. It's been ages since I sent anything that required a customs form, and I definitely want this package to survive all scrutiny - how specific do I need to get when I'm listing the box contents, especially if I'm sending such a variety of items? [more inside]
posted by Bakuun at 8:12 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Bakuun at 8:12 PM PST - 8 comments
Do I *really* have to wear a powdered wig, your honor?
(Law)BookListFilter: I would like recommendations for books accessible to a relatively well-informed (but not legally educated) American reader interested in learning about how legal systems function around the globe. Note that I am not interested in reading about "international law," but rather about different types of legal traditions & procedures, and how law is integrated into and affects its particular society. [more inside]
posted by Keter at 7:44 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Keter at 7:44 PM PST - 9 comments
Windows Easy Transfer Hangs
Windows Easy Transfer Hangs [more inside]
Alternative energy - when, where, how, why?
What would it take of an alternative energy to make a serious impact in current global energy consumption? What cost/benefits would it need to demonstrate over and above existing sources? Who would need to seriously start using it? Anybody have some good sources of information or discussion on this topic?
What do you do in an advanced degree?
Those of you doing [post]graduate degrees...what exactly are you doing? [more inside]
Being My Own Boss...Kind of...
In a tumultuous work environment, how can I work to be my own best boss, and position myself to be promoted down the line with no one "batting" for me? [more inside]
2+1 costume help!
CostumeFilter#437: Need costume ideas for a couple with an infant! [more inside]
posted by Big_B at 6:15 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Big_B at 6:15 PM PST - 32 comments
Tequila as cold remedy?
My girlfriend has a cold. Multiple people today have told her to take a shot of tequila before bed as a remedy. [more inside]
Is it possible to walk 1,000,000 miles in one's lifetime?
Is it hypothetically possible for a human to walk one million miles over the course of their lifetime? [more inside]
posted by 40 Watt at 5:46 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by 40 Watt at 5:46 PM PST - 22 comments
Fire Fairy needs to pee!
CostumeFilter: Where can I find a long-sleeved bodysuit (aka leotard with snaps)...in red or orange? [more inside]
In search of the perfect little black purse
I can't believe it's so tough to find a simple black purse. I'm sick of my current bag – a thrift shop find which I've used for years – and having become acquainted with its shortcomings as well as its attributes during that time, I'm ready to invest in a new one, if y'all will help me find it! [more inside]
First time canvassing -- what do I need to know?
I seem to have been volunteered to canvass for a political candidate. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by oostevo at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by oostevo at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
Exotic stocks
How can I buy stocks at "exotic" stock markets like Kuwait? [more inside]
web filemanager needed
I need web access to a directory of files, so a web based file manager or ftp client. But unix file permissions need to be followed, so file ownership needs to be retained and obeyed (login, password, move/copy/delete). Additionally, most of the files are jpgs and I'd like for there to be a thumbnail icons view as well as filenames. Anything? [more inside]
Kid-Friendly Spaces in MA/CT/RI
My husband, my 2 year old, and I are visiting eastern Connecticut and are trying to plan a somewhat central location for a group of friends to meet up that won't be a huge drive for any of us. We have people wanting to meet up from Lawrence, MA; West Hartford, CT; Danbury, CT; and Providence, RI. I am going to be in Norwich, CT. [more inside]
Phrased-based audio or video generators for the lulz?
Are there any other phrase-based message or video generators along the lines of the late Sprint valentine greeting from the late Isaac Hayes or a more general purpose video generator like the one that inserts a name for president? [more inside]
posted by turbodog at 4:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by turbodog at 4:20 PM PST - 4 comments
A radio edit of "Shut Me Up"?
Where can I find a radio/broadcast friendly version of Mindless Self-Indulgence's "Shut Me Up"? [more inside]
What are the ethical arguments for child suport?
There are plenty of great legal and practical arguments for child support payments out there, but what about an ethical argument? [more inside]
posted by christopherious at 4:19 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by christopherious at 4:19 PM PST - 28 comments
kiwi-filter: What's this ad from the 80's?
Help me identify this Australia baiting NZ advert from the 80's [more inside]
Is it necessary to wear a suit to a Private Girls School job interview?
Is it *completely necessary* to wear a suit to a Private Girls School job interview? [more inside]
posted by man down under at 3:59 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by man down under at 3:59 PM PST - 20 comments
How can I make myself do stuff?
I can't make myself do anything. I've never been able to. I want to accomplish so much, I have goals, but for some reason, I just can't make myself do all the things I know I'm capable of. How can I turn this around? Is there a name for it? What should I do? [more inside]
Good vehicle for everyday use and occassional trailer towing?
I would like to buy an "around town" truck or SUV that can also occasionally tow a small travel trailer for camping. Is there an economically- and environmentally responsible vehicle that can do both? [more inside]
What laptop bag should I get?
What bag should I get to fit my (new) Macbook Pro + charger, Bose QC3s, big graphing calculator, Asus AspireOne + charger, and a binder or two? [more inside]
posted by speek at 3:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by speek at 3:24 PM PST - 7 comments
High-Detail GDSII to EPS/PDF?
FileFormatFilter: Asking for a (not terribly computer-proficient) labmate in need. He uses flexible photomasks, printed on some kind of transparency. He has a company that will do this. He also has a layout, currently in CIF and GDSII format, with a very fine grid of dots. The company only accepts EPS or PDF. How can I accomplish this while A> maintaining a reasonable file size and B> maintaining the detail? [more inside]
Where should I put my savings?
Should my savings be in a tax-free ISA or in a normal savings account with higher balance and higher interest? (I'm terrible at accounting maths.) [more inside]
Is there a good folders comparison tool for Mac?
I need a good and fast tool to compare two folders side by side, with the ability of exclude .SVN and other useless files.
I've found some ones like Compare Folders and DeltaWalker but I haven't tried these yet. Do you recommend them?
Mojave's just another word for BSOD
VistaFilter: Since installing Service Pack 1, I have had multiple crashes, many of which generate the message "Host process for Windows services has stopped working," cause a BlueScreen error, and reboot. When I attempted to uninstall SP1, Stage 1 got to 98% and then I got the message "Service Pack did not uninstall. Reverting changes. Do not turn off your computer." This stayed up for about 30 minutes; after it rebooted itself, things appear to be OK (for now, anyway). HP Pavilion desktop dual-core system (model a6120n), 2GB memory, Vista Home Premium. [more inside]
posted by catlet at 2:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by catlet at 2:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Vista-filter: So I've got a Lenovo T61p that came with a Vista Home Basic 32... I have Lenovo's "Vista Business 64 recovery CDs" coming to me via UPS this week (don't ask why, it's complicated...) So my questions are:
Vista-filter: So I've got a Lenovo T61p that came with a Vista Home Basic 32... I have Lenovo's "Vista Business 64 recovery CDs" coming to me via UPS this week (don't ask why, it's complicated...) So my questions are: [more inside]
Can I have both a visible tattoo and a teaching job ?
I want to have a tattoo but I also want to be a teacher, can I do both ? [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey at 2:46 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by carefulmonkey at 2:46 PM PST - 26 comments
How to concatenate rows in excel?
I have a bunch of rows in Excel. What's an easy way to string them all together into one row, in the order in which the rows appear (i.e. later rows' cells come later in my one-long-row)? I do not want to put all the cells into one cell, I want to keep all the cells separate, just in one row. Thanks!
posted by shivohum at 2:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by shivohum at 2:38 PM PST - 10 comments
To duct tape or not to duct tape...
I have this tent. The rainfly according to the box is polyester and the plastic window for the solar panel is PVC and the seams where the two materials join are 'taped'. (They are also stitched, whatever.) This seal between the two materials is leaking. Given the type of materials how do I patch this leak? (I have sprayed all interior seams with Silicone tent spray as instructed).
posted by who else at 2:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by who else at 2:30 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me decipher California's ballot propositions!
As a new California voter, I'm somewhat baffled by the various propositions on the ballot. Can you help me sort them out? [more inside]
posted by foodmapper at 2:29 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by foodmapper at 2:29 PM PST - 26 comments
UB Funkeys
I would like to buy Funkeys for two kids. Do I need two starter packs, or one starter pack?
What's wrong with my iphone?
My jailbroken/unlocked iphone spontaneously dropped service, help? [more inside]
Paget prints for sale
Anybody know of a place online (or in the Boston area) where I can buy prints of Sidney Paget's Sherlock Holmes illustrations? Don't really care if they're new or vintage but would ideally like to be able to get the whole series from a given story (all the illustrations for "The Red Headed League," for instance). [more inside]
posted by otio at 2:13 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by otio at 2:13 PM PST - 2 comments
Average used iPod price tracker?
Is there a website that tracks the average selling price of used items? I'm particularly interested in used iPod prices, but something more general would be nice too. The price they actually go for would be more helpful than the original asking price. All I've been able to find are paid services for eBay sellers, but they seem like overkill for my needs.
posted by teg at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by teg at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
ISO: Working Panic button, lock, and unlock keys.
Longshot car remote programming assistance? 05 Dodge Durango... [more inside]
How can I convince AT&T to sell me an iphone?
How can I convince AT&T to change my equipment upgrade date? [more inside]
posted by amandarose at 1:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by amandarose at 1:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Help my friends and me become fabulous '50s starlets for Halloween.
My friends and I are planning to attend a Halloween party as starlets from Hollywood's Golden Age - Veronica Lake, Ava Gardner, Susan Hayward and Audrey Hepburn. Can anyone recommend a place in the New York metro area where we can rent or buy fabulous '50s-style dresses at a reasonable price?
Will my infused oil spoil?
Will an infused oil I make today, still be edible come Christmas? [more inside]
I am attempting to pull off a very cool present, but I kind of have no idea what I am doing.
I want to get passes for my husband to go to Comic-Con next year for THIS year's Christmas. The pass price is very favorable right now ($75.00), and I can wait to get plane tickets if I need to, but I'm completely clueless about the hotel. [more inside]
can a landlord demand more security deposit after you've moved in
nychousingfilter: I signed a lease, moved into my new apartment on the 1st and now my landlord is demanding an extra security deposit. Can they do this? [more inside]
Advice on avoiding customs charges when shipping personal property to myself (US->UK)?
I'd like to have my brother ship an item I bought in the US to me (I'm in the UK.) I'd also like not to have to hand over my first born child to UK Customs. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by -1 at 12:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by -1 at 12:13 PM PST - 6 comments
Your U.S. election is for our entertainment and L.A. is the capital of entertainment
So this turned in to a trip to L.A. instead, but the premise is the same: A friend and I are coming over on holiday for two weeks (from this Sunday the 26th until Thursday the 6th of November) to catch the festivities surrounding the election of Obama for president. [more inside]
posted by bering at 12:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bering at 12:07 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me find some good mythology books to read to my kids
I'm looking for some good mythology books to read to my kids. I grew up reading greek mythology, and I would like some suggestions of good greek (and non-greek) mythology books that break the stories up into sections. I have a few books on my shelf, but I would consider them a bit higher level then what I am looking for. [more inside]
Is there a therapist who can get past my mom's suspicions?
Recommendations for a cognitive behavioral therapist in the Houston area for my mother? He/she is going to have to deal with a lot, especially because she is irrational and suspicious. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Need a psychiatrist in NoVa
A friend of mine in the Northern Virginia area is in need of a psychiatrist for issues of depression, rage, and maybe some kind of bipolar issue. My friend is in treatment, but is looking for recommendations for psychiatrists. My friend's depression is debilitating enough that it's very hard for my friend to actually seek out recommendations among the local friends and community, so I figured I'd hit up the hive mind. [more inside]
Can anyone help me find a long lost news article on bullfrogs?
Did the State of Oregon, the Federal Government, or any local agencies ever stock bullfrogs in ponds and lakes around Oregon? I swear I read a news article online in the last year that said such a thing happened (by ODFW? until the 1990's)?, but I cannot for the life of me find any reference to it or to get to the bottom of bullfrog stocking question. [more inside]
Turn my scrawl into something good
Help! I urgently need ideas for a birthday card cover-up. [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz at 11:23 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by peachfuzz at 11:23 AM PST - 23 comments
Come on little brain, you can move!
Ok, so I am a creative worker. My job is to picks thoughts out of my head. I write, I teach, I prove theorems, I design software. I mean, all these things are the same... it's the harvesting of ideas. So, what do you do when it's dry season? [more inside]
Like mother, like son?
Plenty of little boys want to grow up to be just like Dad. But to what extent (and how) are boys' interests/activities/identities influenced by their mothers? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph at 11:04 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Bardolph at 11:04 AM PST - 24 comments
Off-season Greece: Crete and Athens?
I'm considering a December trip to Greece: probably Athens and Crete. Any tips on the off-season in particular? How many days to spend in each place? Any other places I should be looking at? [more inside]
posted by TheophileEscargot at 10:54 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by TheophileEscargot at 10:54 AM PST - 11 comments
I want a laptop, not a craptop.
Laptop Battel! Help me decide which manufacturer deserves my hard-earned money. I've narrowed it down to Dell vs. Toshiba vs. Lenovo. Also, RAM: 2gb or 3? [more inside]
Best PhD-level Library programs in the United States?
Asking for an advisee of mine who wants to pursue a career as an academic librarian. Where are the best PhD-level Library programs in the United States?
posted by media_itoku at 10:30 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by media_itoku at 10:30 AM PST - 9 comments
New system, Old HD?
New computer, how do I keep the old programs? [more inside]
Macedonian mystery!
Macedonia is all about a page I made and I'd love to know why. Translation request inside! [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx at 9:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by soma lkzx at 9:57 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I shift my bike, and where can I ride it?
I am the owner of a LeMond bike. It has been sitting in my living room for the better part of the last year. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco at 9:42 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by digitaldraco at 9:42 AM PST - 20 comments
What was the most memorable Halloween treat you ever received when going door to door as a kid?
What was the most memorable Halloween treat you ever received when going door to door as a kid? Looking for creative or unique things to give out during Halloween. [more inside]
I want to watch the Knicks from the UK.
I want to watch the Knicks this season and beyond. The problem is that I live in the UK for most of the year so I'm looking for a way of getting to see more than just highlights. [more inside]
posted by i_cola at 9:31 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by i_cola at 9:31 AM PST - 6 comments
Do you know any nifty places to shop in Tokyo? Bonus points for places that sell fabric!
I'm looking for interesting places to shop in Tokyo. I'm specifically interested in any 'only in Japan' shopping experiences, but I'd also really love suggestions for great fabric stores. Suggestions for Nagoya, Hiroshima and Shizuoka are also welcome. [more inside]
posted by Alison at 9:29 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Alison at 9:29 AM PST - 11 comments
Help diagnose/cure my yogic back pain.
Sharp back (coccyx) pain when doing yoga or working out but no other time. [more inside]
Help us have fun at Lake Tahoe!
What should a gaggle of people of varying ages do in Lake Tahoe this summer? [more inside]
What's new about paper airplanes?
What interesting things have happened to paper airplanes in the last 20 years? [more inside]
Automatef fax association?
I need a hosted fax solution that will let the user add an identification # to their fax as they send it (preferably by typing it as part of the fax phone number), so that it can automatically be attached to their CRM record. What are my options? Is this even possible?
What are your favorite smallish New Zealand towns?
What are your favorite smallish New Zealand towns? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 8:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by nitsuj at 8:37 AM PST - 14 comments
What song was that?
Can anyone tell me what songs were on the soundtrack of House last night? [more inside]
posted by carmelita at 8:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by carmelita at 8:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find resources for learning real world professional GUI design?
Where can I find books, tutorials, code samples, etc for learning real world professional GUI design? [more inside]
What should I do with my old books
What is the best thing to do with a box or two of old books? They're mostly paperback and mostly genre fiction (SciFi, Horror, Fantasy). The less work for me the better with the provision that I'd like the books to be read again if possible. [more inside]
posted by willnot at 7:54 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by willnot at 7:54 AM PST - 34 comments
Betting the House
Any Investment Bankers out there? I have a question about Credit Default Swaps. [more inside]
I know you now, I won't know you later.
I make amazing first impressions! Then everything goes downhill. [more inside]
only connect
Two Macbook Pros, same model, same room, one gets a lot of bars and a strong connection via airport; the other gets just a couple of bars and a low connection. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 7:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by grumblebee at 7:37 AM PST - 9 comments
When will John Reiss start rocking?
I'm going to see the Night Marchers in Bristol this evening and my tickets say it starts at 7.30. I've been to two other shows in Bristol (at different venues) and they both said they'd start at 7.30 but the bands didn't start playing until around 9. Is this a standard thing for small rock shows? I don't want to show up at 7.30 and have to wait around for an hour and a half.
posted by Andy Harwood at 6:34 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Andy Harwood at 6:34 AM PST - 10 comments
Acquiring iPhones as new residents of France.
Best options for a expatriate living in Paris who wants an iPhone? Lack of French language experience making it difficult. (French residents/speakers take a look please!) [more inside]
posted by swhitt at 5:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by swhitt at 5:32 AM PST - 9 comments
What's going on with my foot?
I've started getting pain on the top of my right foot after running. I've had it x-rayed but the doctor seems a bit stumped. [more inside]
Help Me Not Be SAD
I'm heading into my first Northern European winter, and all of my Berlin friends are regaling me with stories of months spent in a state of unrelenting malaise while developing alcohol problems and watching people throw themselves on to the Bahn tracks. I had problems with depression even when I lived in California, so I'm trying to develop a strategy for a suicide-free season. My primary question: will the sunbeds at my local pool constitute "light therapy"? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 4:21 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 4:21 AM PST - 15 comments
Can someone recommend the best software to use for a homemade Digital Photo Frame?
I have just built my first WiFi Photo Frame, by converting an old laptop and adding a picture frame to it. I now want to find the best software to use with it to display photos, videos and newsfeeds. I am stuck with Windows XP (memory issues on lappie) and my specs are 1.6Ghz Processor, 256 MB Ram and intergrated graphics. [more inside]
Poems for dogs
I am looking for poems, anectotes and short stories online which celebrate dogs and their friendship. This is to cheer my boyfriend, whose family's pet who is very ill. [more inside]
posted by Sijeka at 3:40 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Sijeka at 3:40 AM PST - 13 comments
When did we get to start voting for voters instead of voting for legislators who voted for voters?
I'm looking for a listing, preferably something with citations of the actual state laws, of when each state changed it's laws to allow for the direct election of electors in the electoral college.
Standing In Line
How do lines work where you live? I recently came across an article in the Encyclopedia Britannica [quote inside] about the novel introduction of the concept of "standing in line" by McDonalds in 1970s Hong Kong. Do other cultures today deal with lines differently? Where are lines accepted/rejected? Is the alternative a free-for-all, or are there other ordering schemes?
October 21
How do I access my network storage from my new computer?
How can I access my WD MyBook World Network Storage Drive from my new (Ubuntu 8.04) computer now that my old (WinXP) box is dead dead dead? [more inside]
posted by carsonb at 11:48 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by carsonb at 11:48 PM PST - 18 comments
Song Id
What song is this? (Audio clip singing embedded) [more inside]
posted by benji at 11:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by benji at 11:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Stress-related acne problem
Dermatology question. Whenever I get stressed, I get zits breaking out on my face and on my head. Is this normal? I'm a 33 year old male, so it's not teenager acne. [more inside]
Where can I find the version of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll where, when listened to backwards, you can hear certain phrases by way of a self-fulfilling prophecy?
Where can I find the version of "Jabberwocky" by Lewis Carroll where, when listened to backwards, you can hear certain phrases by way of a self-fulfilling prophecy? [more inside]
Should I forward relevant domain names for SEO purposes?
SEO filter: What's this about getting descriptive domain names for forwarding? [more inside]
posted by letahl at 9:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by letahl at 9:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Career filter: Where do mid-career corporate newswriters go?
I currently work as a “Writer” for a large Colossal News Network. While I enjoy writing enough, the extreme schedules, incessant acute deadlines, and sensational content (“watch this surveillance tape of someone getting beat up!”) are getting to me.
I’m not sure how I can parlay my strengths/ experience into a more fulfilling career. (i.e. out of television) Generally speaking, what kind of options do I have that would fit? [more inside]
Don't Say Goodbye To A Goodbye Girl
I would like to know who sang a song called "Don't Say Goodbye To A Goodbye Girl"? [more inside]
posted by vansly at 9:23 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by vansly at 9:23 PM PST - 3 comments
How to get an InfoMania background music to work in my car?
What is the background music during the main Conor Knighton segments on InfoMania?
mysql
A MySQL question. [more inside]
My fever didn't reach 103, so I'm not hot-blooded.
Fatigue and low-grade fever for three weeks but no other symptoms. Why is my doctor so freaked out, and what is he testing for? [more inside]
Let 'er rip! (But not too hard.)
I've decided to keep my cooch reasonably trimmed after a recent bikini wax, but I don't want to shave and I don't want to pay $30 every month. What can I do? [more inside]
Hang my bullets, please.
Hanging bullets in iWork's Pages 08? [more inside]
Why does the Geek Squad guy have a flash drive that he hooks into our computer when he comes to visit us?o
Why does the Geek Squad guy have a flash drive that he hooks into our computer when he comes to visit us? [more inside]
posted by texas_blissful at 7:33 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by texas_blissful at 7:33 PM PST - 21 comments
How can I set up my own 'lifestream' site that I control?
I'd like to set up a 'lifestream' on my website, logging all my online activities automatically and in real-time, similar to Friendfeed but that doesn't require me to be part of someone's idea of the perfect social network. Is this possible and if so, how? [more inside]
Am I the only one who wants a desktop OS in my pocket?
I am looking for a pocketable (ie. 7 inch or less) UMPC that runs XP that can do audio and video out (can be via a docking station) for around $300. Does one exist yet or should I keep waiting? [more inside]
Where do I apply for backup sociology programs?
I found my dream school, but everyone is telling me to apply to secondary choices. I need to find sociology PhD programs that value public sociology and have solid social psychology/organizational theory focuses. [more inside]
Can we expense our daycare costs?
Our daycare costs for this year will be over $10,000 for one child, and I'm wondering if my wife's company can pay for the some of the costs as a business expense. [more inside]
Pleading traffic tickets online in New York?
How can I plead my New York State traffic ticket online if the system does not recognize me? And: is this a smart idea in my circumstances? Yes, I realize that this is not legal advice. [more inside]
What to expect: filing for separation in North Carolina?
Here we go again. It looks like we're getting separated. In North Carolina. Short-term marriage, no joint property, no kids. [more inside]
Fun uses for old Macintosh?
I inherited a fully-functional Apple Macintosh Plus computer complete with external SCSI hard drive. What are some cool things I can do with it? [more inside]
Mixing Xanax and alcohol
How long after taking .25 Mg or .5 Mg of Xanax should I wait before drinking any alcohol? I've taken Xanax frequently over the years to treat anxiety, fear of flying, etc. and never had any problems. [more inside]
posted by Raichle at 6:38 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Raichle at 6:38 PM PST - 13 comments
Not looking to be sued, just wanted to express an opinion...
Do most newspapers allow anonymous letters to the editor? [more inside]
posted by melangell at 6:38 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by melangell at 6:38 PM PST - 12 comments
Get on up...and tell me where the bass is at.
I'm in need of some seriously funky bass. [more inside]
posted by ostranenie at 6:22 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by ostranenie at 6:22 PM PST - 28 comments
How can I link to the first post of each category in a dynamically created category list in wordpress?
In a Wordpress-powered site, how can I create a list of categories that link to the first post in that category rather than the category archive? [more inside]
How to search for anything when all else has failed?
How to search for anything (or find the answer to anything) on the internet when all else has failed? [more inside]
posted by schindyguy at 6:08 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by schindyguy at 6:08 PM PST - 21 comments
Kids' science book with aluminum cover
When I was a kid I had a wonderful science book that had an aluminum cover and lots of "experiments" inside. Does anyone know this book? Many thanks in advance. [more inside]
posted by markcholden at 5:56 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by markcholden at 5:56 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I get a good deal on a replacement for my wife's busted Pantech C3b AT&T cell phone?
How can I get a good deal on a replacement for my wife's busted Pantech C3b AT&T cell phone? [more inside]
posted by braveterry at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by braveterry at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments
MS Keyboard diagram
Is anyone out there able to supply a schematic or detailed photos of the insides of a Microsoft Wireless Optical Desktop Pro keyboard? MS Part No X09-57778 - it's a black wireless "natural"/ergonomic keyboard. [more inside]
Help me find my next favorite graphic novel.
Help me find my next favorite graphic novel. [more inside]
Help me find an old rabbit-related PC game!
The details are sketchy, but I remember playing a fantastic platformer in which the player controlled a rabbit. Before you say it, I'm pretty damned confident it wasn't from the Jazz Jackrabbit series, nor was it Toxic Bunny. [more inside]
tuning down the world a little
grayscale on my laptop monitor? is it possible? [more inside]
What DC programs are best for Journalism and volunteering?
DC Masters in Journalism/volunteer work with students: Am I missing anything? [more inside]
Halloween costume ideas for a blonde and a redhead (both girls)?
I'm looking for a good costume idea for my friend and I. She's a redhead who has been lots of famous redheads in the past (lucy, carrot top, Annie, pippi longstockings, pebble, etc) and I'm a blonde.
I'm looking for us to dress up as cartoon characters, relevent pop culture references, historical figures etc. that were blonde and redhead. No suggestion is too obscure! Please let me know what you think! (we've already nixed Lucy and Ethel) [more inside]
Music recommendations
Another "specific music recommendations" thread. [more inside]
posted by LSK at 4:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by LSK at 4:21 PM PST - 6 comments
New Dremel-based career?
Help make my new cordless Dremel my new career! Can you think of any ways to use a Dremel tool to provide paid services to people? (I promise I don't work for Dremel or whatever company makes the thing) [more inside]
posted by pallen123 at 4:11 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by pallen123 at 4:11 PM PST - 17 comments
Tell me I'll die, so I can throw it away.
I bought a Value Pack of chicken thighs at Safeway, like the frugal shopper I am... and then promptly left them on the kitchen counter for 3 hours, like the absent-minded bumbler I am.
Scenario: cold chicken, fairly cold kitchen (maybe 65, as the heat hadn't been on all day), sealed package, November 2nd expiration date.
I am assuming I just screwed up and wasted $9 worth of chickeny goodness. Am I right?
posted by allen8219 at 4:03 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by allen8219 at 4:03 PM PST - 24 comments
Which professional resume writing certification is best?
Prior to staying home with the kids, my wife was a recruiter. Over the last few years she has made a decent sideline helping people craft their resumes. Now that the kids are a little older, she is considering focusing more on resume writing and career coaching. [more inside]
Love Your Fate
Anyone know Sanskrit? Are you familiar with the phrase "Love Your Fate" (and this is the Western version of "You Art Thou")? I have a translation, now I need validation. [more inside]
posted by panoptican at 3:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by panoptican at 3:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Cornbread Consternation
So how do I adjust this cornbread recipe so I can use a bigger pan? What factors should I consider (fat content, type of starch, etc) in making this kind of adjustment in the future? [more inside]
Better than automatic watering...
Automatic watering tanks/reservoirs? (not necessarily for plants) [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi at 3:30 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by wongcorgi at 3:30 PM PST - 2 comments
Which language uses up more trees, everything else being equal?
Slightly-random-but-interesting-filter: I've noticed that French books tend to be longer than English books, and German books tend to be longer than both. If given a normally written (so no really fancy words, just sort of... average) English book of 100 pages, which language of translation (using same font and size, as well as same sized pages) would make it the longest? the shortest? Bonus points for approximate page numbers! (thanks!)
Pragobanky?
2 kids, one bedroom
how can i fit a 3-year old and an infant in one bedroom without them waking each other up during the night?
posted by RockyChrysler at 2:33 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by RockyChrysler at 2:33 PM PST - 17 comments
Party like a Barack star!
Food that I can easily get into my election-night hotel party. Bonus-round: great games/amusements/cocktails for the party? [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 2:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by lunasol at 2:07 PM PST - 5 comments
Free software to write on PDFs with my tablet?
PDF editing software for Mac to use with my Wacom tablet? [more inside]
Seeking original, unique, oddball novels and stories
What are your favorite unconventional novels and short stories? [more inside]
What Halloween costume uses crutches?
Need Halloween costume suggestions that incorporate my crutches. [more inside]
posted by ImproviseOrDie at 1:43 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by ImproviseOrDie at 1:43 PM PST - 26 comments
What is this pc game?
What is this old computer game that was a top-down open space shooter?
Note: I am fairly confident it is not Escape Velocity. [more inside]
posted by stresstwig at 1:35 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by stresstwig at 1:35 PM PST - 6 comments
Safely substituting a power brick
Low-power device, how closely do I need to match the power supply ratings? [more inside]
posted by gkhewitt at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gkhewitt at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
I need eggs.
Where can I buy white, plastic, hollow (but non-fillable) eggs? [more inside]
Am I being irrational in wanting a break-up?
Am I being delusional in thinking we should be apart? [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 1:25 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 1:25 PM PST - 23 comments
New Career or Family or Both?
Ladies in your early to mid 30s: How do you choose what to focus on next - family or career? A lot more inside. [more inside]
How can I install a game on the Motorola RAZR2
Did you ever install an application on your RAZR2 V8? If you did (or know how to), could you please tell me how? [more inside]
Stagedive Hi-five
I need help finding a photograph of two awesome guys... [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by stackhaus23 at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
Are multiple DashboardClients bad?
I'm on a 15" MacBook Pro (Intel) and I have 3 instances of DashboardClient showing up in my Activity Monitor; is this a bad thing? Is it sucking up resources? Running 10.5.5. Previously here, but no help.
posted by pantsonsteven at 12:45 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by pantsonsteven at 12:45 PM PST - 1 comment
Novels set in the 1970s?
What are some good novels set in the US of the mid-late seventies? [more inside]
Splenda, what are you doing to me?!
I'm looking for the most comfortable, hassle-free approach to wearing contact lenses.
I'm looking for the most comfortable, hassle-free approach to wearing contact lenses. [more inside]
Charter Flights from Dallas de Las Vegas
Need to find charter flights from Dallas to Las Vegas. [more inside]
vi / vim editor: Can I paste text inside a colon command?
vi / vim editor: Can I paste text inside a colon command? [more inside]
posted by alb at 12:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by alb at 12:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Oaxacan Romance
Looking for books explaining local customs re: romance/relationships in Southern Mexico (Oaxaca). Preferably reasonably modern. [more inside]
posted by jimmyjimjim at 12:18 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jimmyjimjim at 12:18 PM PST - 3 comments
Date around OR have higher standards?
DatingFilter: Is it better to "date around" and get experience OR is it better to have higher standards and wait for the right situations? [more inside]
Please help us find a mini freezer
Mini freezer shopping help. [more inside]
Rugged travel/storage case for hard drive
Rugged travel/storage case for hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Zed_Lopez at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
help me find a piece of classical music
I am looking for a piece of classical music that was featured as a teaching tool on a computer program about 15 or 20 years ago. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Foam Pants at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
I need a sexy plus sized costume!
Hallowe'en filter: Yes, another "help me come up with a costume" idea, only with added restrictions and existing costume pieces to help form it! I have a super lame idea for one but I'd like to kick it up to 11 if possible. [more inside]
Kindly take this job and shove it, and no hard feelings, ok?
How can I tactfully tell my employer and coworkers that I'm leaving the organization? My timing sucks and leaves everyone I work with in a bit of a bind... [more inside]
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 11:54 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Slarty Bartfast at 11:54 AM PST - 20 comments
Decent-paying part time jobs in DC
Part-time Job Resources in DC [more inside]
Current Events Forum?
Can anyone recommend a good current events discussion forum? [more inside]
Where can I get a good absinthe cocktail in New York?
Help a beer drinker expand his horizons a little bit. What's a good place to get an absinthe cocktail in Manhattan (or anywhere else in New York)? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 11:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 11:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me find French or French-Canadian indie music.
MusicFilter: I'm looking for more French-language music I can enjoy while keeping up my (very poor) French. I like April March, Les Sans Culottes and Bonjour Brumaire. Who else can I listen to? [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam at 10:45 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by joannemerriam at 10:45 AM PST - 31 comments
Pack me a lunch for the urban jungle.
What foods can I take with me to an all-day seminar? I have no access to a microwave or refrigerator. They have to comfortably fit in a backpack. [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 10:21 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by desjardins at 10:21 AM PST - 28 comments
US Bank accounts with foreign funds?
Where can I set up an account with a US based bank that will allow me to transfer my Euros and keep them in Euros? [more inside]
Funk or soul record store in a movie?
What movie did I see that featured a small record store in an African American community within a big city's downtown area? [more inside]
posted by davebush at 10:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by davebush at 10:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Parents and Mac switch, regarding Excel
My parents just bought a MacBook to replace their ailing old PC laptops. They do their business management in Excel 2003 on those machines, but want to switch to 2008. This process is apparently an exercise in frustration. [more inside]
Load me up!
If I'm going to carry a bag, I might as well put stuff in it. Help me fill the thing with useful stuff... [more inside]
UnrequitedLoveFilter: How do I stop the negative self-talk?
UnrequitedLoveFilter: How do I stop the "If only I had done..." negative self-talk? [more inside]
posted by airguitar2 at 9:23 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by airguitar2 at 9:23 AM PST - 22 comments
Does anyone make a comfortable headband for women?
Does anyone make a comfortable headband for women? [more inside]
posted by lemonade at 9:04 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by lemonade at 9:04 AM PST - 12 comments
What sports/activities have given up technology in order to be more fun/ require more skill?
What sports/activities have given up technology in order to be more fun/ require more skill? [more inside]
posted by meowzilla at 9:04 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by meowzilla at 9:04 AM PST - 32 comments
Please don't ferberize me! Help my six-month fall asleep on his own....(baby filter)
Please don't ferberize me! Help my six-month fall asleep on his own....(baby filter) [more inside]
What to do with 20 hrs. a week (in Boston)?
What would you do with 20 hours a week in Boston? I'm starting a part-time job next week which is enough to cover my living expenses, so I'm looking for suggestions on what I can do with the rest of my time: hobbies to take up, part time jobs, volunteer opportunities, etc. [more inside]
Looking to bake a rose or lavender flavored chocolate cake.
Looking for recipes and/or tips for baking with rose or lavender. In particular, I'm interested in making a chocolate cake with rose flavoring. Or lavender as a backup. [more inside]
It's a way homer. You only get it on the way home.
Suggest good Halloween costumes that illustrate a funny play on words! [more inside]
What can I make with overripe apples?
What can I make with overripe apples? [more inside]
Help me Find Temp to Perm sleeping surface?
I need a temporary/permanent sleeping situation to replace the maddening/depressing mattress carousel that I've had for the past 4 years. What have you done when you've had sleeping issues and know that you'll be moving around alot?
And is it possible for your body to start become much more aware of mattress irregularities, and would some exercises change that? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 8:08 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 8:08 AM PST - 13 comments
Bean Day readings?
Recommend secondary readings for my book club. [more inside]
Help me sway her vote!
What is the best website you've seen that provides a clear, simple, and (relatively) neutral explanation of each presidential candidate's positions on the issues? [more inside]
Old technology + new technology = nothing?
A question about the RCA Lyra and the use of a Compact Flash storage card. [more inside]
How to Seal the Deal
What is the best way to have a baby seal as a pet? The only domesticated seal I have come across was this one from Russia. I am not sure how else to spend a lot of time with one without owning a large unpolluted lake with other seals, or becoming a marine biologist. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by johannahdeschanel at 7:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by johannahdeschanel at 7:09 AM PST - 17 comments
Can my client ask me to send pictures of employees for her review?
How can you hire people based on looks? Isn't that illegal? [more inside]
posted by urbanette at 7:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by urbanette at 7:05 AM PST - 31 comments
(R) not ®
Whenever I type (R) in MS excel, it automatically makes the registered trademark sign ®. How do I turn this off? [more inside]
posted by spec80 at 7:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by spec80 at 7:03 AM PST - 4 comments
day to day workings of a commercial dungeon
Kink day-by-day? Where can I read about the workings of a commercial dungeon? I'm very familiar with recreational kink (where no money is exchanged) -- what I want to learn about are the practical daily workings of a high-end dungeon where men are paying for sessions with female mistresses. [more inside]
Should we get a co-executor for the estate?
My father and mother recently named me as executor of their modest estates. However, as I have no experience with this, they believe it may be helpful for me to have a co-executor, and my father has set up a meeting with a lawyer in Boston. (My parents live in Virginia, and I live in New York). Can anyone offer insight into what questions I should ask the prospective co-executor, or what the possible pros and cons are for having a "professional" co-executor?
Sea of lies
Please help me become a better person. Tales of shame, guilt and lies follow. [more inside]
Do I have to pay for something I didn't agree to?
Can a car rental agency charge me for a rental I didn't agree to pay for? [more inside]
posted by Badmichelle at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Badmichelle at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
Creative pudding recipes please!!
My home made banana pudding has received rave reviews from a tough crowd. As a cook's reputation is only as good as the last meal served, I'm now looking for other pudding recipes. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 6:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mutant at 6:39 AM PST - 10 comments
DRRRINNGGGG! zzzzzzzz DRRRINNGGGG! zzzzzzzz DRRRINNGGGG! Okay, Okay.
Do those 5-minute snoozes your alarm clock gives you make you more tired once you're actually up? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy at 6:24 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Cantdosleepy at 6:24 AM PST - 18 comments
I remember the album cover, but what's the title and who's the artist?
Years ago I had one of those "greatest album covers" books, and there was one (a jazz LP, I believe) that featured a gorgeous black and white photo of a woman floating in a lake or river, wearing a white dress, with only her face above water (the photo was taken benearth the surface, so her face wasn't visible). There was no writing of any kind on the cover. Anyway, I've been trying to find out which album that is for years now (the book is long gone), to no avail. Does this ring any bells with anyone?
posted by The Card Cheat at 6:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by The Card Cheat at 6:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Our big old dog is becoming incontinent -- How can we all be happy together?
My 11 year old male shepherd-mix is in congestive heart failure, but doing very well on medicine. He has a good outlook for many months of high quality living. The diuretic medicine causes him to pee in the house occasionally -- because I can't get him out the door fast enough. We live in a condo and he has to go out on leash. We can't leave the house for more than a couple hours or he will need to pee. I welcome any tips on managing incontinence for large male dogs. [more inside]
posted by valannc at 6:05 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by valannc at 6:05 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find a song from a mixtape
I am looking for other rap tracks that use the beat that comes after about 1.40 into this youtube video of a Dilated peoples mixtape.
It supposed it is made by The Alchemist I think.
Books on Boston before 1776 or Russia in 1941-5?
HistoryBookFilter - a two-for-Tuesday question. Looking for book recommendations for two historical topics - pre-revolutionary New England, and the Great Patriotic War. [more inside]
Song Name in Trailer for House of Sand
Can anyone tell me the name of the song that starts playing 1 minute and two seconds into the movie trailer for The House of Sand (Casa na Areia). The trailer link is here. The song sounds jewish, but I can't remember what it's called.
"Coming down is the hardest thing."
"Stand-by-for-action-filter: I'd really like to make a Commando Cody Halloween costume (or Rocketeer, or any reasonable generic facsimile in between). [more inside]
"This is a picture of daddy getting thrown out of a plasmatics show"
I am going to a friend's baby shower this saturday and he's an old punk. I was going to get him a misfits onsie, but my dickweed friend stole my idea. So- I am looking for something better that I can get in the East Bay or shipped to me before saturday. Any ideas?
Consumer Advocacy in Canada?
My dad wants to volunteer for a consumer advocacy group in Canada. Anyone know of any good & legitimate ones I could refer him to?
October 20
Web app alternative to OmniGraffle/Visio?
Is there a web app that lets you diagram like you would in OmniGraffle or Visio?
posted by Hypocrites at 11:59 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Hypocrites at 11:59 PM PST - 4 comments
Filler up!
What kind of filler should I use in the home-made microwaveable heat packs I'm making for holiday presents this year? [more inside]
ADHD vs ...me
How can I tell whether I have adult ADHD or I'm just lazy and disorganized? (Do you think ADHD is real?) [more inside]
Where can I find a list of iambic words?
Where can I find a collection of some sort, preferable a list, of iambic words?
Was there actually such a division in 1970's police departments?
Is the Police Women's Bureau from "Life On Mars" real? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer at 10:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Flying Saucer at 10:30 PM PST - 8 comments
Dirty drover hat solutions?
Help me clean up my drover hat. [more inside]
How would Obama explain that two 10-hour TA jobs is more work than a 20-hour TA job?
How can I explain to the university staff that giving me two 10-hour TAs is a lot more work than a single 20-hour TA? [more inside]
posted by tasty at 9:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by tasty at 9:47 PM PST - 18 comments
How should I drive a 03 Tacoma in the snow?
Driving in snowy conditions and getting tire chains on a 2003 Toyota Tacoma (5 speed manual, basic model), possible or not? Also, should I get snow tires as well as tire chains? [more inside]
posted by sir_rubixalot at 9:31 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by sir_rubixalot at 9:31 PM PST - 14 comments
Make me Sarah Palin
Help me perfect my Sarah Palin costume. [more inside]
posted by inconsequentialist at 9:14 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by inconsequentialist at 9:14 PM PST - 34 comments
Looking for good film depictions of the classic Victorian haunted house.
Looking for good film depictions of the classic Victorian haunted house. [more inside]
Place to discuss scholarly publications online?
Is there a good place to discuss scholarly publications online? [more inside]
Help me find this tune!
I'm trying to find an African song sung in English that I saw on a Marley documentary. [more inside]
Do air purifiers that function like bongs exist?
I prefer products that don't require replacement parts (e.g. gadgets with rechargeable batteries, bagless vacuum cleaners, etc.). I'm currently in the market for an air filter, but they all require replacement filters, and I can't find one that operates on the same principle as a bong. Do such magical appliances exist? Is there a good reason why they shouldn't?
posted by marclar at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by marclar at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
What are some good bulk vegan recipes?
I hate to cook. What are some delicious recipes you like that are simple to make, easily made in bulk and still taste good left over? [more inside]
Hey hey hey! Mac geeks in the hooooouuuuusssseeeee!!!!
Help me pimp my Powerbook please. [more inside]
Help me help you- err, her.
Girlfriend is incredibly stressed out right now, what can I do for her? [more inside]
Can I enjoy a vacation in Belize if I have motion sickness?
I am in the middle of planning a trip to Belize for this February. From what I've read, the roads are bumpy, and you have to take little boats to the snorkeling spots. I get motion sick. Am I going to be miserable in Belize? [more inside]
posted by chowflap at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by chowflap at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
Minimizing total cost of living
How can I determine the best places to live if I want to save as much money as possible? [more inside]
Color me strange
So I'd like to make my hair temporarily white (or maybe gray, bright white would be odd, but whatever) for Halloween. I need tips, including whether or not it's a good idea. My hair is naturally dirty blond, and quite long. I don't mind if it's white for a few weeks, but I would like it to eventually wash out. What kind of color should I buy, or should I just go with a wig? Any tips are welcome.
posted by wierdo at 6:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by wierdo at 6:56 PM PST - 11 comments
I want my film listed on IMDb.
I want my film listed on IMDb. I've tried and failed. The title gets lost in a dead letter office while I'm supposed to come up with "relevant information" without being told what information that could be. [more inside]
How many part-time classes should I start with while still working full-time?
GoingBackToSchoolFilter: I'm going to be returning to university part time, while continuing to work full time. Should I start slow, just one course my first semester, or should I do two? [more inside]
posted by smitt at 6:46 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by smitt at 6:46 PM PST - 16 comments
Suddenly I can't view any videos.
Suddenly I can't view any videos. I have a Dell Dimension 4100, running XP, with the latest IE. This includes YouTube and all other videos such as on MLB.com. This is new, since a few days ago. [more inside]
posted by JimN2TAW at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by JimN2TAW at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Venus versus Virus
How did the manga for Venus versus Virus end? (spoilers inside) [more inside]
Giant Roomba robot hacking?
Giant Roomba - I'm looking for any information concerning hacking the Roomba's brain into something... bigger. [more inside]
Google calendar on desktop?
I would like to overlay my Google Calendar on my desktop wallpaper in Vista. I'd like it to be translucent so that I can still see my wallpaper, but visible enough that it is easy to read. Is there a (preferably free) program that will let me do this? [more inside]
Can it really be harder to employ a yokel from Kentucky than a yokel from Bangalore?
Scaredy cat
We just moved and one of our cats is still in a state of frozen panic. His brother has adjusted to his new digs just fine, but the scared one is tense, shakey, and bolts under the bed whenever he can. Any advice on how to calm him down and get him used to the new place? [more inside]
How can I keep my hands busy?
I want a new hobby. I like to use my hands. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Alternative to Wayfinder Navigator.
Is there any alternative to Wayfinder Navigator for the forthcoming Sony Ericsson C905? [more inside]
Help me stop these automatic wp posts.
Why is it, when i get a comment on my WP self hosted blog, do I get an automatic post showing the text of the email notification I get when I get a comment? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:34 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:34 PM PST - 2 comments
Lie by omission, does it break trust?
I really have no logical basis for being so sad/mad at my boyfriend yet I am still upset. I don't want to be upset. I would call it a lie of omission, but I just wish that I never knew. Situation enclosed. [more inside]
Do pick-up techniques work ?
Has any member of the hivemind had any success using the many techniques and/or attitudes featured on shows like "The Pick up Artist" or books like Neil Strauss' "the Game" and "Rules of the Game"? [more inside]
Laptop RIP?
I think I killed my laptop with SpeedFan and a spill. [more inside]
To which day does the moment of the new year belong?
Does the new year begin at midnight December 31, or midnight January 1st? (Assuming that 12-31 24:00 is the same instant as 01-01 00:00) [more inside]
My cat's a nightmare (washing, pooping, moving socks, flicking letterboxes...). Any suggestions?
I've got a problematic cat. She's a stray. I've had her for 8 years now, and we estimate she was about 4 months old when she decided to join me. There are 4 main problems: the persistent washing (till she bleeds); the crapping on the floor; the moving of socks and other small items around the house; and the general neediness. The vet is out of ideas. I have this naive hope that there will be a solution (ah, your cat has "Needywashingcrappersock syndrome, ms handee"). But I'm running out of patience (and cash). So it is time to Ask Metafilter. Anyone got any ideas? [more inside]
Can I make an Excel chart from only one column?
How can I create a chart in Excel 2007 showing the number of times a certain value occurs in a column? [more inside]
posted by niles at 3:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by niles at 3:06 PM PST - 7 comments
What is the name of this novel involving WB Yeats?
What's the novel I read that featured an old flame of WB Yeats? [more inside]
Failed to file a 1099-C . . Now what?
I just noticed that my student loan lender posted $230 of reportable income (in 2007) to my account - something about a 1099-C form. I didn't report this on my 2007 taxes - should I be worried? Is there a way to correct it? [more inside]
posted by charlesroper at 2:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by charlesroper at 2:46 PM PST - 8 comments
Decent Pet Food
How does one go about picking out a nutritionally good pet food? [more inside]
posted by rtimmel at 2:43 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by rtimmel at 2:43 PM PST - 43 comments
Looking for NY Herald archives
Looking for NY Herald archives from 4/21/12. Is there an online site where I can search/view them? [more inside]
posted by cherie72 at 2:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by cherie72 at 2:42 PM PST - 8 comments
Pros and Cons of Medela and Ameda Pumps
Have you used both the Ameda Purely Yours and the Medela Pump in Style Advanced? Which do you prefer and why? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by otherwordlyglow at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
I see a black wall, and I want it painted white
Can I seal the inside surface of an exterior brick wall in my house without trapping moisture in the brick or in the insulation? [more inside]
posted by malp at 2:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by malp at 2:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Nice clothes + backpack = disaster?
I'd like to dress less casually than I currently do. There's one problem, though: my laptop bag. I absolutely hate those suitcase style laptop bags so I use a backpack. I'm afraid of looking like a complete dork wearing nice semi-formal clothes and a fairly sporty-looking backpack. Are my concerns unfounded? Have you solved this problem yourself? If so, how? I'm a male in my early twenties, if that matters.
Should I sell my home?
Should I sell my home or not? (in Alberta, Canada) [more inside]
posted by burhan at 2:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by burhan at 2:14 PM PST - 8 comments
Vote Early and Often
What's the scoop on early voting in New York? [more inside]
posted by andromache at 2:10 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by andromache at 2:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me find a short story.
Help me find the story about an upset kid who changed the outcome of an election. [more inside]
posted by Steph1en at 1:54 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Steph1en at 1:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Boo! Ewww!
What should we be for Halloween? Looking for suggestions for a gory couple’s Halloween costume. [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 at 1:44 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cestmoi15 at 1:44 PM PST - 10 comments
How do you share a couple of season tickets with a group of people?
Help me devise the best way for four people to split and manage a couple of NBA (Hornets) season tickets. [more inside]
Can I still be with this girl and keep my self-respect?
Relationship filter: Can I keep my self-respect and still be with her? [more inside]
Phantom "green" smells.
Am I overly sensitive to a "green" chemical? [more inside]
Scary Websites for the Halloween Season?
Please recommend some spooky, scary websites for late-night, Halloween Season reading. [more inside]
posted by interrobang at 1:10 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by interrobang at 1:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Pregnancy Related Carpal Tunnel relief?
I have been diagnosed with pregnancy-related carpal syndrome in both wrists. I also have recurring tendonitis in my left wrist (i'm left handed for what it's worth). I had some custom splints made at the doctors but they aren't helping. The midwife and obgyn both refuse to treat it because of the pregnancy. I'm not even allowed to take anti-inflammatories (i'm 8 months pregnant). But i'm in pain and my wrists are swollen. I have been taking vitamin b in addition to prenatals but it isnt helping. Any suggestions to keep the pain at bearable levels? I'm really miserable here. Thanks.
Anyway of deleting containing folder with a right click on Vista?
I have re-organised my Vista PC to use searches instead of the usual folder hierachy in Explorer to navigate the file system. What I am looking for is a way to right click on a file and delete the containing folder, does anyone know of a registry hack or software which will let me do this?
posted by dazzle at 12:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dazzle at 12:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Erratic network behavior
My net connection has dropped like clockwork around midnight over the past few days. What's up? [more inside]
Tired of shirkin' when shirtin'
What do I need to know before buying a white dress shirt? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 12:22 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Shepherd at 12:22 PM PST - 25 comments
There's gotta be a fun social solution to working out, right?
I need to get fitter, but I am notoriously bad at sticking to an exercise regimen. Help me think of fun, social things I could look into to get fit and meet people! [more inside]
Dallas: Help me help someone
North Dallas and/or McKinney area: Food Delivery Suggestions. Not looking for senior or meals on wheels. [more inside]
posted by doorsfan at 12:10 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by doorsfan at 12:10 PM PST - 3 comments
Show me good blog designs.
Form plus function, please. Recommend some blogs that you like for their successful combination of design plus usability. [more inside]
posted by pineapple at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pineapple at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
How to synch Outlook files?
What's the easiest way to synch two Windows machines on a daily basis? [more inside]
Help finding a farming resources newsletter
Help me find a PDF farming newsletter I came across a week or two ago. [more inside]
posted by NormandyJack at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by NormandyJack at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me keep my vote.
I got my Absentee Ballot in the mail. It says to use the special writing implement. There isn't one. Help me get this un-fucked. [more inside]
posted by mr_book at 11:27 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mr_book at 11:27 AM PST - 17 comments
Looking for a car company in Providence, RI that will rent out cars/vans to under-26-year-olds for four days for $150.
Looking for a car company in Providence, RI that will rent out cars/vans to under-26-year-olds for four days for $150. [more inside]
This one doesn't go to 11. Yet.
Carver amplifier identification help please! I found this Carver amp in the garbage. Need help identifying it and figuring out what it'll take to fix. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts at 11:01 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by spicynuts at 11:01 AM PST - 8 comments
If only people were all fruit. Then you'd be able to fondle for freshness.
Is there a single question you can ask that tells you immediately (if not totally conclusively) whether someone is a good person? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 at 10:59 AM PST - 79 comments
posted by rileyray3000 at 10:59 AM PST - 79 comments
quick trip to paris this weekend.... should i take a plane or train? and where should i stay?
i'm throwing together a trip to paris for the weekend to visit a friend. i live in garmisch, germany. should i fly or take an overnight train out of munich? and where should i stay in paris? i checked the hostels online but they seem to either be booked or badly located. i'm very interested in budget hotels, willing to pay up to 60 euros a night for 4 or so nights. any suggestions?
there are air bubbles rising to the top inside my knee. wait, what?
there are air bubbles rising to the top inside my knee. wait, what? [more inside]
Is it worth it?
Is it worth it? Mazda Protege vs. Toyota Camry! [more inside]
Tips on dealing with dirty and careless people at the office ?
How do I get my 'professional' co-workers to stop leaving food in the refrigerator for months? And how, in general, prevent them from being so careless? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 10:13 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 10:13 AM PST - 49 comments
Help me write excellent online dating emails.
I'm not a bad writer, but I'm really, really bad at writing online dating emails. Please give me some tips on how to write an excellent online dating email. [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B at 10:11 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by Sloop John B at 10:11 AM PST - 43 comments
recommend me a strip club in washington dc.
StripClubFilter: Recommendations for the Washington D.C. area? [more inside]
How to party like it's 1899?
Steampunk Party On a Budget? Music, Decor, and Give-Aways. [more inside]
Help with German-to-English medical translation
What does "wegdrückbar" (in a medical context) mean in English? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat at 9:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by feathermeat at 9:51 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the best way to use both IIS and Apache? Are there any major flaws in how I am hoping to solve this?
I do not know if what I am imagining about how to solve my web server problem is realistic or not. Is there a better solution than the ones I have thought of? This concerns addings IIS to my machine that is currently running Apache only... [more inside]
Absentee Ballot Counting
What's the policy for opening absentee ballots? Are all ballots opened, or are they only opened when they are expected to be statistically significant? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 9:37 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 9:37 AM PST - 10 comments
ID Canuck TV Theme
Does anyone know the theme music for the Canadian Fashion TV show ? (you know , with Jeannie Becker). It was used thru the 90's, I'm sure it was taken from an exisitng tune. They didnt reply to my email about it.
posted by canoehead at 9:18 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by canoehead at 9:18 AM PST - 4 comments
Glasses for Halloween
HalloweenCostumeFilter: Girl, glass, freckles, CHEAP! [more inside]
Not Rushing Madly Enough
Piano-Playing-filter: I am having trouble playing a double rhythm against a triple rhythm. [more inside]
posted by wittgenstein at 9:11 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by wittgenstein at 9:11 AM PST - 12 comments
What should be taken into account when developing a website for an Arabic audience?
Arabic web design and website usability: what should be taken into account? [more inside]
Cabo's Best
Help me make the most of our trip to Cabo in December. [more inside]
Save my plants!
Can someone help me identify this fungus/bug that's attacking my office's plants? [more inside]
posted by dozo at 8:41 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dozo at 8:41 AM PST - 11 comments
Quality goods made by real people
Talented people making high quality goods (belts, wooden objects, pens, misc leather items , clothes, manuscript books, etc) at reasonable prices. [more inside]
Help us love Aruba!
Looking for Aruba advice... First time Aruba-goer - long time hater... [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 8:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by beccaj at 8:24 AM PST - 8 comments
I have modern furniture. Now what?
Help me find some modern accessories to go with my modern furniture. [more inside]
posted by burnmp3s at 7:36 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by burnmp3s at 7:36 AM PST - 13 comments
Saving "Podiatrist Convention" for the anniversary party.
(NameMy___Filter) Help me name our wedding! [more inside]
posted by explosion at 7:33 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by explosion at 7:33 AM PST - 23 comments
Fix my brain, oh ye gods of the green.
I take 100mg daily of Zoloft (Sertraline). It seems to manage my anxiety/panic disorder fairly well but I'm still depressed as shit. For those unlucky folks who happen to suffer the double edged sword of anxiety and depression in tandem: what drugs or methods have helped you the most? [more inside]
Is my debt going to ruin my parents' credit?
How will a line of credit that my parents cosigned affect my ability to enter into a debt repayment plan through credit counseling? [more inside]
Flying the Freak Flag
BDSMFilter: Is a minimal amount of bondagewear acceptable in public? [more inside]
GP says it's thrush - is it?
The doctor says I have thrush. Five pessaries or so later, it hasn't gone away. What;s going on? [more inside]
How do credit checks/histories work in the UK?
UK Credit Reports / Histories: I've seen loads of posts referring to the USA system of credit scores, credit histories, etc. but never seen anyone refer to an equivalent UK system. Presumably we have one, but how does it work? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 7:01 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by metaBugs at 7:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Style at home in Hong Kong?
I'll be arriving in HK tomorrow for a few days and will be in Shenzhen for one. Any recommendations on places to shop for home decor?
Why didn't I know that Al Qaeda's websites have been down?
I just learned that the Al Qaeda websites have been down since September 10; they deny cyber attack, but it sure looks like it. My question: where has this been reported? I'm obviously missing some important source in my daily news fix if I'm just learning about this. (link below) [more inside]
What mp3?
I think I need a new MP3 player. What do I get? [more inside]
Avoiding Online Employer Scams
What are some reliable ways to check the authenticity of companies that advertise for jobs on craigslist and other such websites?
posted by mannequito at 2:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mannequito at 2:55 AM PST - 9 comments
What would you give Lord Byron?
You must be THIS nerdy to enter.
How do I move from PHP to JSP/Spring without a J2EE background?
Anyone have experience moving from PHP to Spring/JSP? What approach made the change easiest for you? [more inside]
posted by secret.osha at 12:05 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by secret.osha at 12:05 AM PST - 1 comment
October 19
Were you a social-climbing, Mercedes-driving, industry hack in the 1990s?
When I lived in LA a few years ago, I heard about a short-lived craze among status-seekers in the entertainment industry. [more inside]
posted by AngerBoy at 11:18 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by AngerBoy at 11:18 PM PST - 21 comments
How do I use either/or logic inside an OSX Automator action?
How do I use either/or logic inside an OSX Automator action? [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 11:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by JPowers at 11:03 PM PST - 4 comments
The Morning Banana Diet?
Banana Diet: Ive recently read about the craze going through Japan called the "Morning Banana Diet" (link). I dont know if its worth the paper its printed on but apparently its cleaned Japan out of all its imported bananas! Does anyone know of any dietians opinions or medical analysis as to the benefits of this diet?
posted by OzMoges at 10:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by OzMoges at 10:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Is Citysearch effective?
Should I pay to advertise on Citysearch? [more inside]
How to pop popcorn safely
What's the safest way to make popcorn -- air popper or microwave popper? [more inside]
posted by acoutu at 9:02 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by acoutu at 9:02 PM PST - 22 comments
Help Me Scare My Students!
Help! I need to find a collection of short, scary stories for my junior high school students! [more inside]
wisdom tooth question
wisdom teeth removal questions - laughing gas only? is two separate removals a bad idea? [more inside]
Denied boarding on overbooked flight - now wish to be pampered by airline. Advice?
I got bumped from a US Air flight (involuntarily) after the gate agent made an error and let *all* the bump volunteers board. How can I get US Air to go above and beyond their default offer? [more inside]
posted by zippy at 8:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by zippy at 8:48 PM PST - 13 comments
Murphy strikes! SSH proxying is broken just as firewall goes up
In a classic demonstration of Murphy's Law, the SSH service on my VPS server is not proxying requests on the same day that a network firewall was installed. Please help! [more inside]
Help me help my friend into politics
Late last year, I convinced a friend to run for public office in my hometown. He did! How can I help make sure he has a bright political future? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman at 8:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by parmanparman at 8:07 PM PST - 6 comments
natural solutions for ADD and depression
I've been undergoing some depressive stuff in my past three years. I've perhaps followed the typical male pattern of trying to gut it out. Over time I've come to the conclusion I need to seek out some assistance. While researching SSRI's I ran across a product that promised relief from ADD symptoms, as well as help with benzo dependence. Loads of testimonials from happy customers, you know the drill. [more inside]
I want to use my iPhone 3G's headphone jack to power an LED.
How can I use the iPhone 3G's headphone jack to power an LED? [more inside]
posted by buzzbash at 7:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by buzzbash at 7:22 PM PST - 8 comments
Tips for launching & running an eBay store?
I know a local dirt track racer who mainly races sprint cars, and is very, very popular. The racing team is looking to seel merchandise-- t-shirts, hats, posters, beanie-baby-type stuffies, and the lile, and they'd really like to do so in an eBay store. [more inside]
Bath once was hot but now is not.
Help bring out my inner concrete craftsmen.
Concrete-filter: I'd like to explore making some things with concrete - pots, birdbaths and such as. Classes don't interest me, but I want to know how you do it. And do it well. [more inside]
An easy to use presentation remote for Windows.
Is there a good remote control to scan through images in a windows image slideshow? [more inside]
posted by clearly at 6:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by clearly at 6:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Can anyone name what kind of stone I am looking for for drink coasters?
I am looking for drink coasters that are made of a certain polished stone. The stone is cut that it looks like a cross-section - and it is of a circular nature. It can have a red or blue color, possibly more. Can anyone name what kind of stone this is? And even better, where in NYC I can buy them?
posted by helios410 at 5:43 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by helios410 at 5:43 PM PST - 10 comments
Examples of double-meanings in movies, shows, cartoons?
Looking for scenes with dialogue in G-rated movies, shows or cartoons that have hidden references for adults. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam at 5:39 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 5:39 PM PST - 43 comments
A good mass e-mail broadcast service
What is a reputable mass email service? [more inside]
posted by crapmatic at 5:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by crapmatic at 5:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Is it better to buy a house or rent a place, considering the current economy?
Is it better to buy a house or rent a place, considering the current economy? [more inside]
Did Payback run away?
I'm looking for the best one man revenge against the world films ever. [more inside]
Can a website generate $1.7billion per year via advertising?
Maximum online ad revenue? -newspapers can not sell an infinite amount of ads in their print newspaper because of a realistic maximum page count and circulation.
are websites beholden to any such caveats? [more inside]
posted by Paleoindian at 4:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Paleoindian at 4:30 PM PST - 13 comments
FFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUU-
SD mini card lodged in SD card reader on Toshiba Satellite. Hope me Obi-Wan Kenobi, you're my only help. [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
Parking in DC
Where can my friend leave her car in DC for the next few days? [more inside]
Recommend an Austin dentist
Please recommend a dentist in the Austin area for a general check-up. Also, how urgent is a toothache? Should I be worried? [more inside]
posted by suncoursing at 2:48 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by suncoursing at 2:48 PM PST - 14 comments
Other than the iPhone, is there an AT&T phone for me?
Can anyone recommend a "smartphone" for me, or should I just give in and get the iPhone? I'm using GrandCentral and AT&T. [more inside]
Please help me find unconventional wedding rings!
Cool, interesting, unusual wedding ring ideas? [more inside]
Good books for the Non-Ham to read to small children
This post reminded me of something I needed to ask. -> What are some good books to read to kids, for those of us who are not very good at (or comfortable with) being characters or using different voices? Surely there are some librarians on Ask Mefi that have experience with storytime? [more inside]
posted by nomnomnom at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by nomnomnom at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Audio-Video-Computing wish list
I'm moving and starting over just about from scratch. I'd like people's input on what I should do about setting up nifty integrated audio/visual/computing stuff in my new place. [more inside]
Making hostel reservations is what this question is about.
I'm going to Europe in December/January. How do I make hostel reservations? I'll be traveling with one friend for about a week, and then by myself for another week and a half. My ideal hostel is warm, safe, and my stuff won't get stolen. We're not too afraid of roughing it, but we're going in the winter. So how (much) should we plan? [more inside]
There's thought behind it, sure, but also twenty hours of knitting.
What are the most memorable, awesome or useful handmade gifts you've received or given? I'm in search of some inspiration, as well as cautionary tales. [more inside]
Looking for a picture that would be worth 1,000 words
I'm trying to find a psychological/sociological study on men and women's views of the ideal female body type. [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh at 1:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jaltcoh at 1:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I use my studio monitors as live sound monitors or speakers also?
Can I use my studio monitors as live sound monitors or speakers also? [more inside]
posted by bingwah at 1:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bingwah at 1:27 PM PST - 10 comments
Student Design Journals?
Do you know of any design journals that it would be feasible to submit student work to? I'm looking for either journals specifically targeted to students or journals that are not super high-end. [more inside]
Help me find a great cart!
Kids are growing up. When I take the empty stroller to the supermarket I'm getting the "why is crazy lady shopping with empty stroller" looks. I'm looking for city-friendly, grocery-friendly shopping/laundry cart that has a little more pizazz than the old foldable standby (like this one). What's the coolest shopping cart for non-SUV moms who still walk to the store? Bonus points for extra cargo storage (for things like tissues, wallet, keys) and cup holders!
Please Identify a Font
Could you please identify this font? I've already tried the online font identification doohickeys. Thanks!
posted by sciurus at 12:39 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sciurus at 12:39 PM PST - 10 comments
Mac Mini Magically Misplaced Music
Mac Mini Sound Stops Working When I Push The Top of the Case [more inside]
IE JavaScript woes
I'm trying to come up with a generalized comic viewer using just JavaScript. I have a solution that works in nearly all browsers, but fails miserably in Internet Explorer (several versions). I don't have easy access to a Windows machine, and wonder if anyone could help me figure out what I'm doing wrong (specifically for IE). [more inside]
posted by jpburns at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jpburns at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Best way to get between Disneyland Paris and the Airport (CDG)
We are planning our second trip to Disneyland Paris in a couple of weeks and are trying to figure out the best way to get between the airport (CDG) and Disneyland. [more inside]
posted by Goofyy at 11:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Goofyy at 11:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Highly absorbent; highly nutritious?
Could I eat cat litter? [more inside]
My blog subscribes to your podcast, and gives my readers links to your shows.
I want my blog to aggregate links to video podcasts on a specific topic. I have the subscription information. Can anyone recommend a (free) WordPress plugin that will allow my blog to subscribe to a video podcast and provide my readers with the links to see the videos? [more inside]
Movies that take place on Halloween
What movies take place on Halloween night? I'm especially looking for films where a key scene, climax, or entire film takes place on Halloween. [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist at 11:19 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Unsomnambulist at 11:19 AM PST - 21 comments
Yakisoba Questions
Please tell me how to make delicious yakisoba. [more inside]
Open-Source money management software?
Anyone have a good open-source alternative to Quicken? [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 10:39 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by ®@ at 10:39 AM PST - 19 comments
Invited to Sukkot
Just found out we have been invited to attend a Jewish friend's home for Sukkot today. [more inside]
posted by mamaraks at 10:25 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mamaraks at 10:25 AM PST - 16 comments
Help keep me and MrLyzzyBee warm AND solvent this winter
Gas Central Heating. Is it cheaper/ more economical to run the central heating on for a) a long time at a lower heat temperature or b) a shorter time at a higher heat temperature?
I can't seem to get this out of Googling as all the words are so common.
Note: I know it's good to have a thermostat. We will look into that - our current thermostat just turns the heating off whatever we set it to. So I just need an answer to the a) or b) bit above at the moment.
Thank you! Help keep me and MrLyzzyBee both warm and solvent this winter!
posted by LyzzyBee at 10:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by LyzzyBee at 10:23 AM PST - 13 comments
How to "stay in touch"?
How do you keep in touch with friends and relatives over long distances? [more inside]
posted by abdulf at 10:13 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by abdulf at 10:13 AM PST - 12 comments
Name this guitar pedal
Searching for the name of an old guitar distortion/overdrive pedal.
Attributes:
* orange
* old
* distortion or overdrive
* had a feature that allowed holding for "sustain"
* used by my old hippy guitar teacher in 1992
* I was told it was difficult to find in 1992
I liked this pedal because I could hold my foot on the pedal and it would feedback. You would press once to turn it on, hold to get sustain, press to turn off. Not sure if it was custom or what.
I was too young at the time to note the brand.
posted by metajc at 10:08 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by metajc at 10:08 AM PST - 4 comments
No, I mean, we can totally put these oily rags in the dryer. It'll be fine.
Is there any way I can get relatively current Washington, DC police/fire/EMT dispatch information onlineor on my desktop? [more inside]
WeddingFilter: Recommend a B&B within 3-hour drive of NYC
Help us find the perfect B&B! Agent86 and I are tying the knot and we'd like to celebrate by spending the weekend at a nice B&B not too far from NYC. [more inside]
Food for the bereaved?
What is the etiquette on bringing food for the bereaved? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
What it means to be X, written by X
I'm looking for examples of writings on national cultural identity by nationals of the country in question in any language. [more inside]
posted by lucia__is__dada at 9:09 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by lucia__is__dada at 9:09 AM PST - 10 comments
Credit Crunch filter - Help me understand Electronic Traded Funds
I want to diversify my asset portfolio to include Noble/Precious metals commodities (primarily Palladium). I've heard an effective method is via ETCs.
Can someone explain to me what a Exchange Traded Commodity actualy is. [more inside]
Will I cross the line in the blogging world?
Where do you draw the line with information on a blog? [more inside]
posted by bash at 8:46 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by bash at 8:46 AM PST - 18 comments
nag box blocker?
We're looking for a house and thus spending some time on various estate agent and FSBO sites. I like to open each house's page in a new tab for easy comparison, but just about every FSBO site throws up a "Don't steal from us" nag box on right-click. It's obnoxious. Is there an extension or Greasemonkey script that can keep this from happening? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds at 8:41 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by the christopher hundreds at 8:41 AM PST - 8 comments
What the hell is Seligman talking about?
How do I reframe my memories of severe childhood abuse? [more inside]
How can I stop my crazy ex-boyfriend from torturing me?
I have broken up with my boyfriend and he is threatening all kinds of revenge against me, from contacting my employer with lies and half-truths about me to posting scans of my private diary on the internet with my name on them. What can I do to protect myself? This is in the UK. [more inside]
My friend follows a strict diet; me, not so much....
We have a dear friend who follows an unusually restrictive diet. So many socializing opportunities seem to revolve around eating, such as going to a restaurant or having a cookout, that it gets a little awkward because she can't get her special food. She seems determined to keep up this diet, so we need to find other ways to get together with the focus less on eating and more on... something else. Getting together to go to a movie worked well, since she just skipped the popcorn and had bottled water, but what else can we do as a group of 3 or 4 women that won't focus so much on food and eating?
How does a non-pro stipulate photo use for a buyer?
I have a blog on which I occasionally publish my photos. Someone from a small nonprofit publisher just emailed me and asked to use one of my photos on the cover of a book. They are offering $250.
I've never done anything like this, so I am hoping that any MeFites with experience selling/licensing their art can help me. [more inside]
posted by ROTFL at 6:18 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by ROTFL at 6:18 AM PST - 25 comments
Pagan Roots of Christianity
Seeking out the pagan origins of Christian holidays [more inside]
posted by watercarrier at 5:04 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by watercarrier at 5:04 AM PST - 19 comments
What is your favorite instrumental music?
Can you name some modern instrumental bands/albums that are interesting, lively, and unpretentious with a bit of a dark edge? [more inside]
Real-life tech-tree
"In order to feasibly produce, say, transparent adhesive tape, integrated circuits or sugar-free soft drinks, you need such-and-such materials and such-and-such equipment, which in turn depend on other things, all the way down to ores and fuel and such. So if you want to build your very own set of night vision goggles from scratch, here's everything you need access to in order to get started" Has anyone compiled, for the public to see, anything resembling a real-life 'tech-tree', akin to what's found in computer games such as Civilization? [more inside]
Name this author/adventurer/fearmonger
Looking for an adventurer and author who was noted for confronting specific fears and paying people to ensure he had no option but to follow through. [more inside]
What realiable durable goods wouuld you recommend?
This week a lot of things I own have worn out or have broke, and many of my other belongings will probably "expire" in the next year or so. No big deal, but what I'd like to do is purchase high quality durable goods that will last 5+ years. I'm also concerned of possible hyperinflation so I don't mind spending. What realiable durable goods would you buy? [more inside]
Why are my ADHD meds making me feel so very, very sleepy?
I just started taking Concerta this week on a trial basis and I'm experiencing a rather odd side-effect ... sleepiness. Just what kind of mutant am I? [more inside]
Where can I buy things from the Persian-speaking world in Vancouver BC?
Vancouver Persianfilter: Where can I find Farsi language books, Iranian style clothing, preserved foodstuffs/snacks and authentic Afghan or Iranian (or any Central Asian style) style carpets and household accessories in Vancouver BC?
Why can you never have enough memory?
Why is there no such thing as too much memory? [more inside]
posted by abcde at 12:25 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by abcde at 12:25 AM PST - 18 comments
October 18
Movin back in
Floor scrubber, or WHAT [more inside]
Credit Card...REVOKED!
How will my credit be affected now that Wachovia has revoked my student credit card? [more inside]
Reputable source for online Matcha purcases?
Who should I buy Matcha online from? [more inside]
Rock the Helping-People-Vote
I'm going to be a first-time volunteer poll worker on Election Day -- any tips, advice, or relevant anecdotes for me? [more inside]
Help me avoid weekly tech support calls.
I have two G4 PowerBooks that I've wiped, packed with RAM and installed Leopard on. Now how do I make them as parent-friendly as possible? [more inside]
posted by killjoy at 9:18 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by killjoy at 9:18 PM PST - 13 comments
Laparoscopy Surgery
Billy Birdflu & Sally Sepulcher
I'm writing a story in which death and illness is a major theme, and I'd like to name my characters accordingly. [more inside]
How to make a google map of literary locations and the calendar of events at each place?
Beautiful hive mind, Please tell me the best way of making a map/calendar duo that I can embed into my blog. [more inside]
Robot boulanger: Want to bake fresh whole grain bread
Wanted: tips for whole grain bread making and bread machines [more inside]
Cuttin' Vegies.
Is there a site out there that has simple, easy to read diagrams on hot to cut different vegetables properly?
Electronics geeks urgently needed in Aisle 4
I am packing my entire house and moving to the UK, and I'm hoping to bring my TV, stereo, and a few smaller appliances with me. Please help me figure out my US to UK transformer and voltage requirements! [more inside]
Lowering the tone
I'm looking for a software DTMF generator (no, not that kind of DTMF) with certain capabilities... [more inside]
posted by Chairboy at 4:51 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Chairboy at 4:51 PM PST - 9 comments
ssh sessions when port 22 is locked down?
I sometimes visit a network where port 22 is locked down. I'd like to be able to initiate ssh sessions from this site. Is there any tunneling or other magic I can invoke to reach this goal, or any other solution short of badgering the admins? [more inside]
Name that sample?
What (presumably Christmas-themed) movie is this sample from?
posted by Mwongozi at 3:55 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 3:55 PM PST - 8 comments
First time traveling for an job interview
I am soon traveling for an job interview for the first time, and in general this is the first time i have traveled for "business", any tips? primarily looking for tips about traveling for an interview but if you have a good lesser known tip about interviews, let me have it. [more inside]
posted by humanawho at 3:47 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by humanawho at 3:47 PM PST - 12 comments
A baby grand piano's too big—do zygote pianos exist?
I need a music composition aide—what's the smallest and/or cheapest piano keyboard I can buy? [more inside]
posted by spamguy at 3:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by spamguy at 3:36 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I write a software spec?
Is there a standard to preparing a software specification for an outsourced UI designer and programmer? [more inside]
posted by thegmann at 3:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by thegmann at 3:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Memorable cartoon?
I'm having trouble deciding which of my zillion photos should I frame. So I've decided to frame a nice cartoon/comic that will make me and most people laugh. Do you have a memorable cartoon you would like to see framed?
Did Zoloft work for you?
Anyone have positive experiences with Zoloft? [more inside]
Help me interpret a girl's signals when she was drunk. I'm not even sure if they were signals.
I am an idiot and I fail miserably at this dating/relationship stuff. Help me make sense of a girl's behavior when she was drunk... [more inside]
Any good pill dispensers for elderly?
Are there any good products that help an elderly woman remember when to take her pills and which pills to take?
Resources for programming highly formatted documents?
Is there a solution for producing highly formatted documents programmatically, that is an alternative to ReportLab? [more inside]
posted by Pontifex at 1:51 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Pontifex at 1:51 PM PST - 10 comments
Recommend me some kiddie SF
What are some great YA science fiction novels (other than Ender's Game)? [more inside]
Drive-side AutoRun Disabling
Is there a way (on the USB drive side) to keep Windows from prompting the user to decide what to do with the files on a newly connected USB drive. [more inside]
posted by SAC at 1:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by SAC at 1:24 PM PST - 11 comments
SMS Alert Help
I need a group SMS service similar to this or this, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by aburd at 1:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by aburd at 1:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Safe Places to live/stay for the coming New World Order.
Safe Places to live/stay for the coming New World Order. [more inside]
posted by Nillocsoc at 10:44 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by Nillocsoc at 10:44 AM PST - 43 comments
Identify these maps
What are the countries, provinces or states shown in this image? [more inside]
posted by bru at 10:43 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by bru at 10:43 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I keep my dancing skills fresh over an extended absence?
I have been learning to swing dance for almost a year now, and I have enjoyed it very much. However, I will soon be traveling for an extended period of time (over six months), and will not be able to continue with my classes or lessons during that time. What can I do to keep my skills from atrophying while I am away? [more inside]
Can I Has Camera and PC Play Nice Together?
Photo Software N00b Filter: Why do the pics I upload from my digital camera to my computer give me a hard time, sometimes? [more inside]
posted by bardic at 9:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bardic at 9:38 AM PST - 3 comments
What do I need to know about the hammered dulcimer?
I'm very curious about learning to play a hammered dulcimer. What do I need to know? [more inside]
Where am I and What do I do Here?
Looking for suggestions to help keep all my travel materials organized while traveling so that I do, in fact, see/do/smell/hear all of the great things about a particular place. [more inside]
posted by webhund at 9:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by webhund at 9:04 AM PST - 8 comments
please help me convince my mother she is wrong
My mom has asked me to help her add an email address to her contact list. She insists that part of the address is underlined; something like johndoe@msn.com. She asked the recipient and he confirms that this is correct. Is this actually possible? If it is possible, how can it be done? I've tried copy & pasting but that hasn't worked. (Using Safari on Mac OS X Leopard, with Yahoo! email)
posted by you zombitch at 9:03 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by you zombitch at 9:03 AM PST - 12 comments
Is it legal to host poker in Illinois?
Is it illegal to host poker games in Illinois if the house does not collect any profit? [more inside]
ODF reader for iPhone?
What are innovative ideas for healthcare to save money, increase efficiency and improve outcomes?
What are innovative ideas for healthcare to save money, increase efficiency and improve outcomes? [more inside]
How to get google not to treat any characters as special?
Is there a way to persuade google (or any other search engine) that none of the characters in your search string is any sort of metacharacter? [more inside]
posted by jfuller at 7:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jfuller at 7:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Help syncing Ipod to new computer
I'm currently running my Ipod classic on a windows xp desktop and (due to space problems) using my Ipod as a external hard drive.
I.E, adding music to Itunes, manually adding it to my Ipod and then deleting it from Itunes. However, I'm going to buy a new (vista) laptop and wondered how can I retrieve all the music off my Ipod and sync it with my new laptop.
Also, any idea how I can move all the Photos from my Ipod (which I have saved as full resolution pictures) to my laptop??
Any help or advice greatfully recieved.
Those little white jobbies aren't cutting it anymore
What are the best iPhone-compatible, in-ear headphones one can buy for around $50? [more inside]
What to do about a malicious prank
I am receiving unsolicited magazine subscriptions along with billing statements. I have called the magazine offices to cancel the subscriptions. I am being told they have the subscription request card from me with my signature. I have requested copies of these cards from the magazine companies to see if I can discern who is responsible.
Sending them to me was ok but now they have added my wife to the game and I am no longer amused. If by chance I am able to identify the culprit, would anyone know if there is a legal recourse I could pursue to encourage them to stop?
What can an NPO do with its money?
What happens to a non-profit's cash on hand if they dissolve? [more inside]
How to convincingly jump between dimensions?
ShortStoryFilter: I'm writing a short story that involves travel between parallel universes, or dimensions, or whatever. You know, kind of like that TV show, Sliders. Unfortunately, my knowledge of science (and physics, in particular) is somewhat lacking. I'd like the superficial pseudo-science I employ to make this happen be at least mildly right minded. Help? [more inside]
Can I fill my prescription under the radar?
How can I be sure that the prescription I'm about to fill won't appear in a for-profit prescription database? [more inside]
Help me fix my text!
Is there a free program like Textsoap for Windows Vista? [more inside]
How can I play videos and charge admission?
Can I get some kind of license to be a motion picture theatrical exhibitor, which would allow me to dust off my VHS copy of "E.T." and show it to kids downtown for 25c each? ((For free??)) [more inside]
posted by shipbreaker at 2:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by shipbreaker at 2:01 AM PST - 15 comments
What should I get for some people I barely know that let someone they barely know sleep in their house?
My iPhone and Macbook are out of sync!
Why is my iCal out of sync by one hour between my Macbook and my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by mjao at 12:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mjao at 12:19 AM PST - 2 comments
October 17
I think I'm failing a husband test
I've been tasked with obtaining a "lactic acid mask" in the context of a dermatological product for my wife. Please point me to a recommendation, or a reasonable place where obsessive people talk about such things so that I can leech their wisdom?
posted by Shutter at 11:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Shutter at 11:48 PM PST - 7 comments
An easy way to rip DVDs in per-chapter MP3s?
Is there an easy way to rip a video DVD to MP3, so that each chapter on the disc is a separate MP3 file? [more inside]
posted by indyz at 10:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by indyz at 10:52 PM PST - 5 comments
24 hour cafe in burnaby
I'm currently staying at a friend's place in burnaby.
It's at corner Boundary and Hastings.
I'm trying to find a 24h cafe place nearby (or mcdonald's or something similar) with internet access to waste time in.
Hopefully it'll be free cause I have my laptop!
Thanks!
How do i get a job in Africa with a Multinational company
Current MBA student , looking to work with a multinational company in Africa. Looking for an entry position in business development, marketing and sales and consultation. Fluent in French and English. I will appreciate any links, contacts or advice
Thanks
Dino
Tape Creep
Is the vinyl tape on my flashlight exhibiting anomalous rheology? [more inside]
posted by Tube at 9:48 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Tube at 9:48 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I soundproof a room in my apartment?
How can I soundproof a room in my apartment? [more inside]
posted by frijole at 9:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by frijole at 9:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Complaining to Apple, is it even possible?
My Macbook has fried three hard drives in the two years. This seems unreasonable. Help me complain effectively! [more inside]
posted by aint broke at 9:25 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by aint broke at 9:25 PM PST - 19 comments
Name That Loan Company
Help name my friend's finance business! [more inside]
How should I terminate this cable?
In need of some networking advice, how to terminate a cable on the switch side. As always more information after the jump. [more inside]
Nosefilter: what might be causing this (bad) smell?
Nosefilter: what might be causing the weird (bad) smell coming from my significant other's nose? I know you're not my doctor, but this funky mucus-y smell eminates from his nose every year starting around this time and gradually fades away in the spring/summer. Has anyone else encountered this? Any recommendations for home remedies or what specialist would be best suited to provide diagnosis (ENT)? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao at 8:25 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by xiaolongbao at 8:25 PM PST - 17 comments
How to turn a podcast into a ringtone?
How can I make an iPhone ringtone from a portion of a podcast? [more inside]
I owe $30,000
[StudentLoanRepaymentFilter] Should I transfer my Direct Loans to some private loan consolidation company? [more inside]
Australian ABN owner seeks correct place on her tax forms to note her sole trader earnings
Where on my Australian tax return do my earnings as a freelance web designer go, and is there any other paperwork I need to fill out because I had an ABN this year? [more inside]
Please help us help our dog adjust to her new food. It's been over a month.
My dog isn't adjusting to her new food, and it's been over a month. We know she has a sensitive stomach, but we had hoped that she'd be adjusted by now. Aside from food vigilance, what else can we do to help her? [more inside]
posted by woot at 7:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by woot at 7:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I fix a credit report typo?
Should I fix a minor typo on my credit report? [more inside]
Found an iTouch!
What can I do with a thrown away iTouch? [more inside]
Bridging the Experience Gap
I think my new friend broke my hooha. How do I recover from my most disastrous sexual experience? [more inside]
US income tax history and theory for dummies?
With all the bickering over taxes in the election campaign, I'm trying to get a broader picture of US income tax history, theories behind past policies, and analysis of how they worked (in idiot friendly language). [more inside]
posted by p3t3 at 6:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by p3t3 at 6:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Tiny wide shoes?
Looking for meal ideas for Murphy's Law pregnancy: Gestational-diabetic-menu-filter?
Can you wonderful ladies (and awesome supporters of same) who have experienced gestational diabetes, even though you already ate pretty well, post as many meals as you remember eating/liking/working for you? [more inside]
posted by Sweetdefenestration at 5:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Sweetdefenestration at 5:50 PM PST - 10 comments
skype voicemail
Does anyone out there know if you can you use Skype to check the voicemail on your landline? Not sure if you can input more numbers once the call has connected...
Will an Axim X5 play nice with Outlook 2007?
I've got a first-gen Dell Axim X5 PDA. I use Outlook 2000 with it. Will I hose this all up if I upgrade to Outlook 2007?
posted by TheManChild2000 at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Waiting for Migration Assistant
I started migration assistant before I knew how long it would take. Am I screwed? [more inside]
They were laughing at what?
Is there a video of people laughing at Biden's story about his wife during the US Vice Presidential Debate? [more inside]
Sky Whales movie?
Can you help me remember this barely remembered cartoon from my childhood? A community of alien looking people live on a floating island and go out in flying boats to catch flying whales. Every so often one of them would turn blue and die, and they would throw him down a well. The well was actually a hole passing through the island and as the body fell it would turn into a new sky whale. Any ideas?
posted by Artw at 4:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Artw at 4:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me once again block the din of humanity
My second pair of Shure SE210 in-ear headphones have just broken in the same way for the second time. Can anyone recommend some in-ear headphones that don't suck? [more inside]
How do I ensure that I get paid my share of royalties as an Illustrator for a book
How do I ensure that I get paid my share of royalties as an Illustrator for a book? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands at 3:27 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by idyllhands at 3:27 PM PST - 3 comments
Sofa/Bed Harmony?
How can I convert my full bed into a sofa temporarily? [more inside]
posted by mayfly wake at 3:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mayfly wake at 3:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Calling my mom would be cheaper.
I'm not getting a much out of my cognitive-behavioral therapy. Do my therapists suck, or are my expectations just too high? [more inside]
Rules for converting country names to adjectival form
America -> American. China -> Chinese. Iraq -> Iraqi. Are there any rules about converting a country name to its citizen/adjective form? [more inside]
Entertain me in Sao Paulo
I'll be in Sao Paulo, Brazil for the weekend of November 6-7 on business, and I'd like to find something entertaining to do. Any suggestions? I'll probably be staying near the centre of the city, if it makes any difference.
New computer build--No signal input on monitor?
I just cobbled together a computer for the first time, and while it powers up OK (fans and drives awhirring) I get nothing on the screen. No signal input. What did I mess up? Did I kill my CPU? [more inside]
posted by saguaro at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by saguaro at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Permanent Road Trip
Advice on taking a permanent road trip. [more inside]
GMail Account Locked
GMail apparently has had an outage. Supposedly it has been fixed, but I still cannot log into my account. I am going insane. Please help. [more inside]
Fees to transfer a vehicle?
How do I go about trading cars? [more inside]
Grandmother will trade Pot Roast for Political Roast
My grandmother wants to watch Obama and McCain in the Smith dinner again (and again!) She has dialup internet, and is about as net savvy as one would expect. Can the hivemind help? [more inside]
posted by pointystick at 12:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pointystick at 12:37 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I embed php into blogger?
Is there a way to embed php into a blogger template? [more inside]
How much is an Andreas Gursky?
How much is an Andreas Gursky? [more inside]
WTB Wheels, Not Enough $$$ On Hand
Are individuals selling used cars frequently willing to work with a purchaser with regard to a payment plan or are they really expecting the full asking price all at once? [more inside]
Flattening Layers In PDF - How?
Do 3rd party PDF print drivers flatten layers? When printing a PDF from within Photoshop or Illustrator, do 3rd party PDF engines (PDFCreator or CutePDF or other) automatically flatten all the layers? If not, is there a setting in either 3rd party driver to do so?
Bacdagmailup
I want to create a complete backup of my gmail account. Is there an easy way to do this? [more inside]
posted by googly at 11:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by googly at 11:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Stumped by VBA-ising an array formula in Excel
How to do a VBA version of the following array formula in Excel?
The following array formula (entered with ctrl,shift,enter) will produce the string 'Bank statement'!H842, which is the name of a cell I would like to be able to manipulate via VBA:
{="'Bank statement'!H"&MATCH(C1&D$39,'Bank statement'!A:A&'Bank statement'!C:C,0)} [more inside]
Name for Nutritional Gal
Name my friend's food business! [more inside]
How to deal with not wanting to work.
I've had this unbearable pastoral fantasy for a few years now where all I want to do all day is make pretty things in the comfort of my own home, at my own pace, and have plenty of time and natural space to roam around in rather than work. How do I deal with this? [more inside]
identify this street symbol
Can you identify this symbol (http://h4xr.org/9rb2)? It's a diamond centered between two vertical lines with a dot in the middle. I've seen it on sidewalks and streets and presume it's used by electricians or other street/maintenance workers. What does it mean?
posted by deep_sea_diving_suit at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by deep_sea_diving_suit at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Novels about women and their crazy moms?
Novels about women and their crazy moms? [more inside]
You have cancer. Oh wait, it's just mono.
They sad I probably had cancer. Turned out it was mono. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by djpyk at 10:42 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by djpyk at 10:42 AM PST - 32 comments
When did you need to get off my lawn?
What is the origin of the phrase "[you] damn kids get off my lawn!" [more inside]
posted by epersonae at 10:30 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by epersonae at 10:30 AM PST - 22 comments
help fix my broken washing machine
So my washing machine doesn't spin during the spin cycle anymore, but all other cycles and functions work fine. What does that mean? [more inside]
posted by xbonesgt at 10:28 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by xbonesgt at 10:28 AM PST - 7 comments
Make my Vista Arrow Keys Work.
How do I set up my arrow keys to cycle forward/backward in firefox? [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious at 10:07 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Juicylicious at 10:07 AM PST - 8 comments
I don't think I'm being selfish here.
Where the hell did all the nice people go? This is not chatfilter. This is a serious question about why there's so much negativity, how to cope with it and how I can find other nice people. [more inside]
posted by damnjezebel at 10:00 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by damnjezebel at 10:00 AM PST - 51 comments
How to get my new boss to let me come in at 9:30.
NewBossFilter: How to do go about asking my new boss if its ok for me to keep coming in around 9:30am? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 at 9:50 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Elminster24 at 9:50 AM PST - 20 comments
Best thing since sliced bacon?
Thermomix, useful or just another overpriced kitchen gadget? [more inside]
posted by racingjs at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by racingjs at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
Any good applepicking or similar experience still available near Boston for this Sat the 18th?
Any good applepicking or similar experience still available near Boston for this Sat the 18th? [more inside]
I want to put words in the mouths of politicians
I would like to start working as a speech or letter writer for a political/government office. What advice do you have for me on how to best go about this? [more inside]
posted by orange swan at 9:11 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by orange swan at 9:11 AM PST - 5 comments
Chocolate Salty Balls of Truffle
So my wife is going as Chef to the Rock Star themed potluck I previously asked about. Now we have to come up with a recipe for Chocolate Salty Balls. Anyone have a recipe for a sort of insanely good trufflely chocolate ball that we can lightly coat in some good salt? What would be a good salt to use? [more inside]
Is it worth it to keep paying the bills?
Is it worth it to keep paying my American bills while permanently overseas? Much more after the jump. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 9:05 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 9:05 AM PST - 20 comments
Taxi lost & found
Help, I left some important paperwork in the back of a NYC cab last night! [more inside]
How to determine SVN Url from ViewVC Url
I know the URL of the ViewVC interface to a subversion repository, how do I go about checking out the files (i.e how do I get an svn url)
posted by zeoslap at 8:44 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by zeoslap at 8:44 AM PST - 2 comments
crooked teeth in a crooked town
Can you recommend an orthodontist in Washington, DC? [more inside]
Pet ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Our dog died yesterday... should we keep his ashes? If yes, what should we do with them? [more inside]
posted by kitkatcathy at 8:24 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by kitkatcathy at 8:24 AM PST - 28 comments
How to get rid of the phisher?
Someone went phishing, and hooked my daughter. What can she do now? [more inside]
posted by iconomy at 8:12 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by iconomy at 8:12 AM PST - 16 comments
Movie fantasies?
Looking for movie scenes that represent idealized places or dreams or fantasies... [more inside]
UTIs, sex and alcohol
Questions about drinking and sexing before a UTI is completely treated. [more inside]
How to involve a hotel in a toy ransom?
Co-workers have been out of the office this week staying at a hotel on the other side of the country and I've kidnapped their toy for ransom. How to proceed using this third party? [more inside]
posted by KathyK at 7:50 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by KathyK at 7:50 AM PST - 11 comments
How to do a reroof over an existing roof?
Reroofing: Should 15# felt used when doing a roofover on an existing asphalt/mineral 3-tab roof? The existing roof is is fair condition, so a tearoff isn't absolutely required. [more inside]
Spanish Translation On Beef Cuts
Spanish Translation Filter: We are living in Southern Spain, please could somebody provide me with a few names of good meat for example, fillet steak, rib-eye, sirloin, tender meat for putting in a casserole etc.
Thanks in advance... [more inside]
The Boss and The Sick Boy
So this past May, Bruce Springsteen walks into a bar...and joins Mike Ness onstage. They crank out a couple of tunes, but apparently there's no decent audio/video of the event (that I can find, anyway). Curious if anyone out there has come across a recording of this event? Their version of "Ball and Chain" would be of most interest to me.
What's a fun lunch in LA?
Los Angeles Adventure Lunch? Coed coworkers seeking adventurous and / or interesting and / or secret neighborhood and /or back alley fun lunch today, Friday, October 17th, 2008. Starting in Burbank. [more inside]
Help me foil Keyspan
Keyspan, now National Grid (in Brooklyn), I think is completely ripping me off. Is there someone independent I can call to audit my bill and meter? I just got a bill for $240 for one month for a 1BR apartment! For the summertime! [more inside]
Pickup Soccer in Philly?
Is there a (pickup?) game of soccer in Philly I can play in between Wednesday 22nd October and Tuesday 28th? [more inside]
Small business make less than $250,000 /year - true?
Factcheck: Obama claims 99% or so of small businesses make less than $250,000 a year. Is this true?
posted by stbalbach at 5:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by stbalbach at 5:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Patio furniture in NYC
Looking for good, inexpensive patio furniture in NYC [more inside]
give us firewire or give us death!
why are people freaking out and bemoaning the "removal of firewire" on the new macbooks and macbooks pros? they both still have a firewire 800 port. but nobody is specifically saying "they removed firewire 400!!". it's all "well now i'm never buying one of those since they totally killed firewire." and buying a firewire 400 to 800 cable or converter is under $20. am i missing something?
Plants on my Balcony
What should I plant on my balcony? [more inside]
Can I cross the following borders on foot (both ways)?
Can I cross the following borders on foot (both ways)?
Romania / Hungary, Hungary / Slovakia, Slovakia / Poland [more inside]
posted by Dee Xtrovert at 3:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Dee Xtrovert at 3:32 AM PST - 4 comments
How to setup AS2 workflow?
Is there an ActionScript 2 SDK or workflow I can leverage? Or can AS2 only be developed thru the Adobe GUI Tools? [more inside]
What is this Powerbook's problem?
What is this Powerbook's problem? Rare kernel panics followed by disk catalog errors on startup, but I've ruled out the HD and OS. [more inside]
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks at 3:23 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Your Time Machine Sucks at 3:23 AM PST - 6 comments
What software should I install on my parents new PC?
My parents have asked me to set up their new Windows laptop. What software should I install on it? [more inside]
posted by jonesor at 3:11 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jonesor at 3:11 AM PST - 12 comments
Majors Decision
I'm a 3rd years college students and I'm really confuse as of what I want to do in life.
In my first two years I thought I wanted to become a computer engineer, since I was always like working with computer. The problems was I fail Calculus 2 times and Chemistry 2 times. Therefore I think I'm not cut out for the programs. The reason I fail, is just because I don't understand the subject and it bored me most of the time.
Anyhow after failing Calculus, I thought math is just not the thing for me, so I decided to go for Nursing, since the math requirement is not so much. During my summer break, I took BIO 156 (Introduction to Biology) and I failed the class. I'm currently taking the class again and I'm not doing so well either. The subject just doesn't interest me, and it's very hard to understand. I also attend the help session, but still I'm not doing so well.
My question is what major should I be going for? I think science and math is just not my strong area, so I'm trying to figure out a major that doesn't require much science and math. I'm really confuse right now, I hope someone can help.
What DOESN'T cause cancer?
What is guaranteed NOT to cause cancer? [more inside]
Finding a reasonably priced Swiss watch in Geneva. Mission Impossible?
I'm going to be in Geneva, Switzerland on business in a couple of weeks, and am interested in picking up a watch there. Any recommendations of where to look for something not crazy expensive? [more inside]
posted by barc0001 at 1:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by barc0001 at 1:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Loves me this tie
Help me find an old cartoon about two sharks
I'm looking for a multi-panel cartoon about two sharks. So far the only thing I've found via Google is frustration. Here's what I remember: the female shark is angry and the male shark keeps asking: "Is it something I did?" "Is it something I said?" etc... She always says "No" until he asks something complicated like "Is it something I said but that I should've said with more respect for your feelings?" to which she says: "Maybe." I kiss the Mefite who can find it!
posted by Ljubljana at 12:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ljubljana at 12:55 AM PST - 8 comments
October 16
You Lucky Dog
Help! Where can I find a copy of the Disney Channel original movie You Lucky Dog (wiki/imdb)? I've looked everywhere and can't find anything. [more inside]
Help update me on modern compies
I haven't bought a computer in 6 years (pre-multi-core). Help update me on what are "acceptable" specs for a computer or laptop. [more inside]
Oh, the shame.
We need a drink in Princeton, NJ. It's an emergency, I promise you. If not a bar, a place we can buy booze to go. [more inside]
Brecht for dummy
I'd like to get into some Brecht, where to begin? [more inside]
The semen of vegetables? What?
Why did Rufus Wainwright say that broccoli is "the semen of vegetables"? [more inside]
posted by clavicle at 9:30 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by clavicle at 9:30 PM PST - 30 comments
educational mp3s - speeches/radioshows/lectures
looking for social science lectures and/or radioshow interviews [more inside]
posted by figTree at 8:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by figTree at 8:46 PM PST - 10 comments
Rugged mixed drinks?
Alcoholics (of course you aren't): Need drink ideas that fit the theme "rugged". Fewer ingredients is better, and if you've got several suggestions that all require the same base liquor, that's wonderful.
posted by Picklegnome at 8:06 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by Picklegnome at 8:06 PM PST - 52 comments
What is it like to be a Policy Analyst?
Can stellar MA grades outweigh poor undergrad marks on PhD scholarship applications?
Am I deluded to think I can land a crucial PhD scholarship with abysmal undergraduate grades? [more inside]
Questions for Grad Programs I'm Interested In
I will be applying to graduate school soon and I cannot visit all of the campuses that I am applying to. I have been contacting these schools so that they can put me in touch with current graduate students who I can ask about their campuses, and I wanted to make sure I'm not missing anything important in my list of questions below. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by davidstandaford at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Other songs like Song of the Volga Boatmen?
What songs are similar to this recording of The Song of the Volga Boatmen? (Slow, non-English solo bass vocals, powerful and gloomy)
posted by Izner Myletze at 7:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Izner Myletze at 7:14 PM PST - 6 comments
How Can I Best Defend Being My Brother's Keeper?
Where can I find the best arguments and mentoring for espousing a Democratic Party idealism and platform? [more inside]
Challenge: help me id this 70s kung-fu movie that I vaguely recall
Challenge: help me id this 70s kung-fu movie that I vaguely recall [more inside]
How can I combine my interests into a coherent academic plan?
Seeking a field that blends radical left-wing politics and sustainability with technology without diluting any of them. [more inside]
What questions would you expect to be asked if you were interviewing to be an astronaut?
What questions would you expect to be asked if you were interviewing to be an astronaut? [more inside]
Where do I protest this new iGoogle?
Ok, WTF. I go to my home page (iGoogle) and suddenly everything has changed. I hate it, it literally hurts my eyes, I can't find anything. I am not kidding. How do I fix it or where can I protest? [more inside]
Racquetball: Yes? No? Yes? No?
Find me a grant to give away art.
GrantFilter: Help my artist friend get a grant to pay for materials so he can donate art to hospitals and other public-benefit places. [more inside]
It's not a six foot by six foot political banner
Question about yard signs (not of a political scope). The house across from mine went into foreclosure a while back. A few days ago a for sale sign went up. Now it is a billboard. [more inside]
posted by jeribus at 4:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jeribus at 4:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Austin to Port A
The best route to drive from Austin to Port Aransas, Texas? [more inside]
posted by rleamon at 4:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rleamon at 4:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I buy boxes in the Netherlands?
I'm having great difficulty finding a supplier of boxes and packing materials in the Netherlands that doesn't require buying in bulk [more inside]
How to study French in a group
I'm in a French class with a bunch of college (mainly) freshmen, and I've talked a bunch of them into meeting for a study session on Monday afternoon. How can we best study together? I always studied alone when I was an undergrad. [more inside]
posted by amtho at 4:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by amtho at 4:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Look! No hands!
Would it be feasible to have a small electrode permanently implanted in my brain? [more inside]
Why do professionals in music and art like to use Macbooks?
Why do professionals in music and art like to use Macbooks? [more inside]
posted by rintako at 4:20 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by rintako at 4:20 PM PST - 48 comments
Logo mojo
big clunky squarish car from 60's or 70's
I'm trying to find a picture of a car our family had in the late-ish '60's, early '70's. It was dark green, and had a black vinyl roof, and big triangular tail lights. I *thought* it was a Dodge something, but I can't find anything that looks like it when googling, so I could be mistaken. Chrysler maybe? It was definitely US made. I don't remember if it was a 2 or 4 door. Hope me?
posted by yoga at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by yoga at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
Service station forgot to put cap on, now what?
I got my oil changed Tuesday. When I picked up my car I noticed a bit of an oil smell, but chocked it up to them spilling a little. Yesterday I didn't drive the car. Today I had a lot of driving. In the morning there was still the oil smell, and by this evening it turned to a burning chemical smell. I opened my hood to see oil all over and no oil cap on. I need advice on the following: [more inside]
O, to find a cost-effective syruping solution
Indeed, my wee beastlings love the maple syrup on their pancakes, but that stuff's expensive and I don't have the facilities to be making my own. What's a daddy to do for a cheap alternative? We shall not, of course, speak of high-fructose plonk.
Driving me insane
Dull computer question: I just reinstalled Windows XP Professional onto my laptop computer. Two devices in the Device Manager display the dreaded yellow question mark. They do not appear to be on the driver support disc that came with the computer. These two items are: "Network Controller" and "PCI Device". Does anyone know where I could find suitable drivers?
What are some good international fashion sites and blogs?
What are some good international fashion sites and blogs? [more inside]
Compensation for female soldiers serving in combat roles
Are female officers and soldiers materially affected because they are not allowed to serve in certain combat roles? Concrete data appreciated. [more inside]
posted by muddgirl at 2:42 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by muddgirl at 2:42 PM PST - 14 comments
People that actually wanted to have a baseball team's worth of kids?
Parents of many children: Help me find parents that chose to have many children for purely secular reasons. [more inside]
The DIMMs of DOOM
Windows XP PC crashes and burns when four identical sticks of RAM are installed but Memtest86 shows no errors. [more inside]
Medical tourism
Has anyone done medical tourism to Mexico? Specifically dental? [more inside]
posted by mediocre at 2:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mediocre at 2:28 PM PST - 6 comments
I want to drive from North America to South America
I'd like to drive from Texas to Tierra Del Fuego. How do I pull this off? [more inside]
posted by Scientifik at 2:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Scientifik at 2:24 PM PST - 10 comments
Why do I have POP access to my yahoo.com e-mail?
Why do I appear to have POP access to my yahoo.com e-mail address via GMail? [more inside]
How do you learn to choose others when you’ve always let others choose you?
How do you learn to choose others when you’ve always let others choose you? [more inside]
Why is does this rock look so unusual?
Help me get caffeine back into my life...
I can't unscrew my stove top Italian espresso maker! [more inside]
what to do about a vicodin overdose
Took 21 500mg(i believe) Vicodin in a 24 hour period. this was on monday. threw up 3 times on tuesday. oh but wait there's more... [more inside]
Where can we go, what can we do? London!!
What can I do this Saturday during the day and evening in London? Any ideas welcome, but looking for fun, lighthearted activities, or tips on cool places to stroll, eat, drink and chat. [more inside]
"Why do publishers add 'A Novel' to the titles of novels?": A Question.
Why do publishers slap on "A Novel" to the titles and/or covers of, well, novels? [more inside]
posted by CKmtl at 1:41 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by CKmtl at 1:41 PM PST - 23 comments
Reincarnation for Kiddos
Books from Childhood Filter: What was the name of the book about reincarnation that I had as a kid? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
Creating an ebook out of images of individual pages
I scanned a book. I want to take the images of individual pages and turn them into a pdf ebook. How? [more inside]
Louisiana Filter:When was the registration of birth certificates required?
In what year were official birth certificates required to be registered for people born in Louisiana? [more inside]
posted by verevi at 1:22 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by verevi at 1:22 PM PST - 2 comments
Shoulder Brace for a woman
I broke my shoulder and collarbone in an accident. I've had the surgery, now I need a good brace to just give me some additional support for my shoulder when I'm doing my crazy activities. Only problem, none of the ones I want seem to be designed for...ummm... a woman. [more inside]
How to survive a strangling?
Someone sneaks up behind you and wraps a rope or belt around your neck to choke you. What is the best way to survive? [Yes, I watch too many violent movies] [more inside]
Planning suggestions for taking an 8th grade science class through a pretend town meeting?
Have you got any logistical or planning suggestions for leading an 8th grade earth science class through a pretend town meeting on an environmental topic? [more inside]
books by jorges
Jorges Luis Borges - just read everything and nothing and I quite liked it. Recommend some of his poetry and short stories? Im looking to pick up a couple books so multiple suggestions would be great. [more inside]
posted by Tryptophan-5ht at 12:37 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Tryptophan-5ht at 12:37 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm not paranoid, just curious.
Advanced facial recognition in Reno casinos? [more inside]
Where to stay in Ft. Lauderdale
Best hotel or resort in Ft. Lauderdale? [more inside]
If I broke my car on the job, do I have to foot the bill?
I broke my car driving to a location, for work. I just got the bill and it's nearly $900 to fix it. What sort of recourse can I take as far as company reimbursement is concerned? If so, how do I approach this discussion? [more inside]
posted by dearest at 12:07 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dearest at 12:07 PM PST - 13 comments
Why are my file servers not releasing their hard drive space when I delete files
Why are my file servers not releasing their hard drive space when I delete files [more inside]
radiology technician training
I am looking for recommendations for a simple radiology technician reference book or website. I volunteer at a health clinic for low-income patients and pre-med volunteers serve as radiology technicians - training is on-the-job. I'm looking for a reference for x-ray basics such as how to position patients for different x-rays. I'd like to use or revise the reference to be a quick guide to volunteers before they do the x-ray.
Man that school shit is a joke
Where is the "Why haven't you learned anything?!" sample used in Dead Prez - The Schools and Digital Mystikz - Learn originally from? [more inside]
posted by moift at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by moift at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Torpedoed by a tank ...
How do I alert my network users of stuff?
Anyone got a pointer on desktop alert software? [more inside]
What's a reasonable move-out deadline?
How long should I give him to move out? [more inside]
Where to pick chestnuts in Portland?
Any chestnut trees for picking in/around Portland?
I can't bear to pay $5.99 a pound for these chestnuts! But neither can I bear not having some now that it's Fall.
Does anybody know of any places where I might pick them? I know some people keep those places secret, but I'm not interested in plundering the entire tree. Just want enough to roast over an open fire. :)
How do I convince my company to utilize Web standards?
Help me make a business case for HTML/CSS standards in my company's web-based software. [more inside]
posted by relucent at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by relucent at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Help Me Get Hope
Election 08: Best way to mount my campaign signs? [more inside]
What can I do about a stuck dishwasher main soap dispenser lid?
What can I do about a stuck dishwasher main soap dispenser lid? [more inside]
Just one s'more.
Where can I go car/tent camping this weekend that's really close to Toronto? [more inside]
posted by pseudostrabismus at 9:41 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by pseudostrabismus at 9:41 AM PST - 13 comments
First-time travellers to Mexico need some advice.
We will be in the city of Chihuahua (or roundabouts) for Dias de los Muertos. We're wondering if the festivities will be better in the city, or if there is a smaller town within an hour or two's travel that would be better? Beyond that, are there any don't-miss sights, experiences, or eateries you'd care to recommend?
posted by bricoleur at 9:39 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by bricoleur at 9:39 AM PST - 1 comment
Prescription drugs in Singapore
Traveling to Singapore with lawfully prescribed prescription medication including antidepressant/antianxiety drugs (klonopin, wellbutrin, and paxil.) Is it sufficient to pack these in carry-on luggage in their original bottles? Is a doctor's letter necessary/recommended? (Nothing says overcautious like "mandatory death penalty.") Thanks.
VAT refunds on the Macbook Pro
My boyfriend and I are Australians living in Germany for the next 3 months and hankering for the new Macbook Pro. Help us negotiate our way around the VAT! [more inside]
Can dried lentils go bad?
Do dried lentils go bad? I have a bag of red lentils in an airtight container and they have been there for a while. What's weird is that they are no longer red. Any ideas why?
Selling laptop
Selling a Dell inspiron 1520 laptop in Canada - advice? [more inside]
How to sanitize a computer that won't boot?
Computer won't boot - how do I erase my personal information? [more inside]
posted by tr33hggr at 9:02 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by tr33hggr at 9:02 AM PST - 12 comments
What's the best place to buy cotton argyles socks like those sold by J.Crew?
I've always liked J.Crew's argyle socks - cotton, and thicker and more comfortable than a dress sock, but not so thick as to upset the sock/shoe balance. I do wonder, though, if some other sock purveyor sells a similar item of more quality, less expense, and/or more variety - in short, what's the best place to buy cotton argyles socks like those sold by J.Crew? [more inside]
posted by boombot at 9:01 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by boombot at 9:01 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me become Moleculo - THE MOLECULAR MAN!!!
Where can I find a generic superhero costume? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:42 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:42 AM PST - 10 comments
Code I can do. Picking a printer for my phothbooth? Help!
I need a photo printer. Easy enough, but my selection criteria is a little weird and not stuff you tend to find on spec sheets. The printer will be part of a home-built photobooth for our wedding reception and the priority is on minimal interaction. [more inside]
Importing Exchange users into distribution list
I need to create a distribution list that includes all 750 people in my company, but I don't want to have to type in each name manually. I have all the user display names in notepad and am looking for a way to import these names. Difficulty: this needs to be a distribution list in Exchange, not simply in my Outlook. [more inside]
posted by starscream at 8:30 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by starscream at 8:30 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me fulfill my grizzled potential
Aging-gracefully-Filter: Tell me about successfully growing out medium-to-long grey hair without looking ridiculous. [more inside]
Obama's Small Business Tax? Revenue or Profit?
Will Obama's tax plan tax revenue or profit of $250k on small businesses? [more inside]
My company needs a new multi-channel order management solution. Suggestions?
My company needs a new multi-channel order management solution (Ala Order Motion or Main Street Commerce). The one we have very, very suddenly became more expensive and we need to make a decision soon. More inside! [more inside]
Trail Recommendations for the Delaware Water Gap
Does anyone have any hiking trail recommendations for a weekend trip to the Delaware Water Gap? [more inside]
posted by toftflin at 7:41 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by toftflin at 7:41 AM PST - 2 comments
[JobHuntFilter] How can a recent college-grad, currently interning, find an entry-level job in D.C./NoVA? (more inside)
So I graduated in May, came out to DC, did an (unpaid) Capitol Hill internship, am now in the final half of a (paid) internship with a consulting firm. I'm looking for work in politics generally, media/communications/PR, or perhaps even fundraising. I'm pretty flexible.
I've been living on Craigslist, MediaBistro, the Tom Manatos Job List, the Brad Traverse Group, Politico Jobs, Roll Call Jobs, Hill Zoo, the Scott Baker job list, the WaPo classifieds...IT NEVER ENDS, and yet I never seem to find something that is (a) an entry-level position vaguely in my field of interests and (b) the kind of place that hires Democrats.
[I can do non-partisan or bi-partisan work, but this is DC, and it feels like tons and tons of job openings are for Repub groups and members of Congress.]
posted by Franklin76 at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Franklin76 at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
Any Travel Tips for Film and Economics Students in Paris?
Where and What to do in Paris (for a film student and his partner who is an economics student)? [more inside]
posted by codybaldwin at 7:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by codybaldwin at 7:30 AM PST - 3 comments
What's the best (free) software to automatically transcribe a 50-minute speech?
What's the best (free) software to automatically transcribe a 50-minute speech? [more inside]
Understanding throughput..the right way..
Firewall and VPN throughput: Please help me understand the real world difference ? [more inside]
posted by hboogz at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by hboogz at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
Where can I find some slippers that don't look like slippers?
Where can I find some slippers that don't look like slippers? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es at 6:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Tu13es at 6:37 AM PST - 13 comments
It's got a great hook
I'm looking for insidious earworms, those songs that get really stuck in your head. Warning: answers may induce insanity. [more inside]
posted by JaredSeth at 6:27 AM PST - 104 comments
posted by JaredSeth at 6:27 AM PST - 104 comments
What type of jobs could I apply to with my education?
Whats sorts of jobs and career paths are available for MSc in industrial engineering graduates? [more inside]
Child behavioral help in NOVA/DC area?
Need advice on child psychologist or family therapist in Northern Virginia/DC area. [more inside]
Help me read the Bible
I've never read the Bible, and I'd like to. Which version should I read and what resources are good ones to help me understand and historically contextualize what I'm reading?
posted by arcticwoman at 5:45 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 5:45 AM PST - 26 comments
What REALLY makes your voice higher when breathing helium?
There is a current FPP from a Mythbusters episode that demonstrates this effect. There is something about the explanation for it that bothers me. [more inside]
posted by Enron Hubbard at 5:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Enron Hubbard at 5:35 AM PST - 11 comments
Backspace doesn't go back under screen.
Can I make backspace work the same in a screen session as in a normal shell? [more inside]
Where did Ad Block Plus go?
Where did Ad Block Plus go? [more inside]
Where can a Philly kid watch his team in the World Series in Europe?
Where can a Philly kid watch his team in the World Series in Europe? [more inside]
How can I best visualize the results of my combinatorial optimization problem?
DataVisualizationFilter: How can I best visualize the results of my combinatorial optimization problem? I'm trying to solve an n-dimensional discrete optimization problem using some metaheuristic algorithms. More details behind the cut. [more inside]
posted by miasma at 5:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by miasma at 5:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Stories about or featuring werewolves
I'm looking for werewolf literature. Any fiction with a halfway decent plot. Novels, short stories, folklore. Comics or graphic novels also okay. [more inside]
Help me identify this series of mystery books.
Name that series of myster books! These books would have been found in Australian primary schools, any clues appreciated! [more inside]
Help me understand how to leverage a rental property to purchase another rental property.
Help me understand how to leverage a rental property to purchase another rental property. Plus it involves family and money. [more inside]
October 15
paypal, 1and1, and zencart are not playing well together.
Zencart + 1and1 mysql database + paypal + error code that my Elance provider is not fixing = angry client. [more inside]
Help me avoid 5pm nyc traffic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Traveling from Norwalk CT to philly. How can I best avoid the NYC traffic? I just hate sitting there and jockeying for position. Any suggestions on alternate routes?
posted by Towelie at 10:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Towelie at 10:19 PM PST - 11 comments
Where should I take my parents for Thanksgiving in NYC?
Where can I take my visiting parents and sister for a nice Thanksgiving meal in New York City? [more inside]
Alcohol Ethicists, do they exist?
What are some definitive scholarly sources on the ethics of alcohol? [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony at 9:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by vegetableagony at 9:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Vegas for someone who doesn't like casinos much
Where can I stay in Vegas next weekend whilst volunteering for Obama? [more inside]
Indexing a SQL table for efficient queries
I have a MySQL table with about 100,000 items in it. Question about setting up indexes for efficient querying. [more inside]
posted by maxwelton at 9:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by maxwelton at 9:31 PM PST - 8 comments
Reconcile the vegetarian with the picky eater
Help me find an L.A. restaurant that accommodates a vegetarian and a picky eater! [more inside]
make me all warm inside
What is the difference in efficiency between plain old ordinary electric heaters and hydronic electric heaters? [more inside]
Ear infection: please help!
For an outer ear infection, how do I get the medication drops safely past the pus to the infected ear canal? [more inside]
Trying to remember gravity-related flash site
I am trying to remember a website that I found about 4 years ago. It was a flash site that enabled you to build or draw structures, then set them into motion. You could mess around with gravity strength, etc. You could load other people's creations, then alter them as you saw fit. Perhaps the name had something to do with string? The site was mostly white...
That's about all I can remember. Let's see what the hive mind can do with such a sparse description. Thanks everyone.
posted by alitorbati at 8:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by alitorbati at 8:19 PM PST - 5 comments
Snail Mail
Snails keep getting into my letterbox and nibbling on my mail! But despite this being a BIG annoyance, I don't want to kill them... just deter them from going in there. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 8:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 8:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Need to inform already depressed mom that her sister is dead
How do I tell my mom that my aunt, her sister, has passed away? (More details as to why this is an issue inside)... [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 7:17 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 7:17 PM PST - 27 comments
Bank of America phone calls
Bank of America used my business phone number on a letter they sent out to customers. Now I am getting endless phone calls from their customers. What should I do? [more inside]
decaying human flesh?
does anybody know of a video of a human body decaying in time lapse that last longer than 5 minutes? where would you go to find such a thing if it exists? [more inside]
posted by donabean at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by donabean at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
1 part story, 3 parts atmosphere
MusicFilter: I'm looking for ambient music that features short &/or fragmentary bits of monologue or narrative. [more inside]
posted by jammy at 5:30 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by jammy at 5:30 PM PST - 30 comments
I Swear I'm Not Steampunk
Where can I find a new carbide bike lantern for cheap, or how hard would it be to build one? [more inside]
posted by The White Hat at 5:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by The White Hat at 5:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Deleting iChat logs.
How do I delete iChat logs? [more inside]
Recommend me a laptop!
Are there any good notebook computers out there for a reasonable price? [more inside]
How does auto adjust work on an LCD monitor?
How does the auto-adjust feature on LCD monitors work? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 4:53 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by wastelands at 4:53 PM PST - 11 comments
I want to clone the obamanauts.
ObamaFilter: How to organize people like Obama? [more inside]
posted by gofargogo at 4:38 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by gofargogo at 4:38 PM PST - 14 comments
cranberries (a lot)...
Some friends and I want to get a bushel (more or less) of fresh cranberries to use fresh in some meals and preserve (can and dry) the rest. Is this something that can be acquired locally (Pittsburgh, PA) or would we have to have them shipped in from another (more northern?) state. Any leads would be much appreciated as googling hasn't turned up much.
Academic Portfolio
Is there such a thing as an off-the-shelf electronic academic portfolio system? [more inside]
Gift that she will love, and therefore love me more.
What should I bring my girlfriend back from Germany? [more inside]
posted by miles1972 at 4:07 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by miles1972 at 4:07 PM PST - 35 comments
Co-worker has the flu. Can she be barred from the office?
Is there a way to force a sick and contagious co-worker to stay home? [more inside]
Eating pupusas in El Salvador
I need some support here!
Can you please recommend an excellent sports bra? Further requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by gaspode at 3:01 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by gaspode at 3:01 PM PST - 15 comments
programming
What data type can I use to write one byte of data to a file in C? [more inside]
Looking for podcasts about music
I'm looking for podcasts about music. They can be about any kind of music - I'm particularly interested in classical music and new-release "indie" pop/rock - but the thing I'm most interested in is compelling and informative commentary and conversation about the music that they play. I want the insider info! I want to feel smarter, more informed, more hip! Thanks, y'all.
posted by yogurtisgenocide at 2:38 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by yogurtisgenocide at 2:38 PM PST - 16 comments
Mentor/Mentee situation didn't quite work out as planned--what do I do?
How do I tell a work-assigned mentor that the relationship isn't quite working out? She's clearly too busy for me, and I don't want to participate in the program anymore. I feel that some of this is my fault, but I'm not sure how to handle going forward. [more inside]
To Like or Not to Like?
What will help me appreciate Shakespeare? [more inside]
Schooling Alternatives for an ADD 8th grader
Recommendations for alternative/private schools for a 13-year-old ADD child (Boston Area), plus ancillary questions. [more inside]
Are the curtains matching the rug?
Does finding white pubic hairs mean I'm also getting white hairs on my head? [more inside]
German Business Filter: What are some appropriate ways that Germans "sell" their business?
German Business Filter: What some ways that Germans try to "sell" their business? [more inside]
Why the security spending spree?
Coming across this, it looks like the UK has over the past year bought $220bn in US Treasury Securities.
I'm curious. Can anyone explain the reason? (or connect this to a specific political decision made by the UK government) Because I'm struggling...
Obey. I mean Hope.
Help me find Norfolk Punch in the U.S.
Does any MeFi'er know where I can get Norfolk Punch in the U.S. ? [more inside]
Extra Long Full sized Mattress, Help!
I'm too tall to comfortably sleep on a Full size mattress, so I'm in the market for an Extra Long Full (Full XL), but my search hasn't gone so well. [more inside]
posted by notpeter at 1:38 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by notpeter at 1:38 PM PST - 12 comments
From where did this Bill Gates quote originate?
Source of Bill Gates quote? "If I was down to my last dollar, I'd spend it on public relations." It feels like every article about PR uses this quotation but searching turns up no original article or speech. Alternate version subs in "PR" for "public relations." Please help!
Distant Education Recommendations? (esp ones that offer IT BA Programs)
Distant Education Recommendations? (esp ones that offer IT BA Programs)
I'm looking for any distance education that has teachers, councilors and staff that CARE. A program new or old that is high tech and streaming video feed of lectures would be nice. If you received some distance education that is worth mentioning and you've enjoyed it or even better you've done 2 different schools online. PLEASE LET ME KNOW! Thanks. [more inside]
EFT practitioners in Boston
EFT practitioners in Boston? [more inside]
I want to write the county to improve a road
I want to write the county to improve a road. How to go about it? [more inside]
Moldova
Does anyone have any ideas on worthwhile places to visit during my stay in Chisinau, Moldova? I love to see sights and examples of very traditional places, relics of it's ex-Soviet history, etc. Furthermore, are there any bars/restaurants/museums worth visiting during my stay? [more inside]
I need cable/internet. Should I go with Comcast, DirectTV, or DISH Network?
I need cable/internet. Should I go with Comcast, DirectTV, or DISH Network? [more inside]
Where is the best place to register a .cz domain name?
Where is the best/safest/cheapest place to register a .cz (Czech) domain name? [more inside]
posted by bottlebrushtree at 12:00 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bottlebrushtree at 12:00 PM PST - 2 comments
what's the name this game?
is anyone familiar with this windows PC game circa 1996-1998? [more inside]
posted by alice ayres at 11:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by alice ayres at 11:48 AM PST - 3 comments
My bankruptcy dismissed, but so was my debt.
I filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy(mostly credit card debt) a couple of years ago, and it was dismissed on a technicality (missed a credit counseling class). I was going to refile as soon as I got a call from a creditor, but none of them has ever called me, and it's been 2 years now, and I'm wondering what to do. [more inside]
How do I one-up Nacho Libre and keep my dignity/pocketbook intact?
Totally Awesome Luchador Costume on the cheap? [more inside]
How much for a good commercial website for a book publisher?
About how much should I budget to hire someone to redesign my website (I work for a small press, so it's like a book catalog) and provide me with a custom word press (or other type of blogging software) blog type front page as well as a database driven book catalog (300 plus, a page for each book)? [more inside]
posted by Divine_Wino at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Divine_Wino at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
Can you donate anything?
DonationFilter – Can you donate anything? [more inside]
posted by birdlips at 10:30 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by birdlips at 10:30 AM PST - 20 comments
Hello Japanese Speakers!
Getting a shower and bath at the same time.
When I turn on my shower, water still pours out of the bottom faucet. What gives? [more inside]
Server 2003/2008 home/small business
IT/Networking student here and I have access to the msdn-academic alliance program. I have an extra computer and would like to mess around with Server 2003 or 2008. Both are available. I have an extra box sitting around at work and this would be for a small business think 7 computers at the max. [more inside]
like water for solitude in the labyrinth of spirits
Recommend me some great examples of magical realism, please! Books, movies, whatever.
reverse dns
Is there an easy way for me to check if a domain I don't control has reverse dns and spf setup?
posted by srboisvert at 9:55 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by srboisvert at 9:55 AM PST - 3 comments
dub techno
Recommend similar artists to bvdub and quantec. [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou at 9:47 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by zennoshinjou at 9:47 AM PST - 7 comments
Holistic Resource Finder?
Are there any online resources for finding local organic/holistic resources? [more inside]
posted by eric1halfb at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by eric1halfb at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments
So, when will we know who won this thing, eh?
How does projecting the winner of the US presidential election work? And what is the earliest time at which the election may be called? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 9:13 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 9:13 AM PST - 23 comments
PNG to XHTML in One Hour or Your Money Back
Has anyone used any of the many PSD to XTML and CSS services out there? Were you happy? Were you sad? Did you employ child labour? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 8:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 8:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Those Shoes are Four Hundred Dollars!
OMGShoes: I have SauconyBullets right now. They're the best shoes I've ever had. I love them. Are there more ultra-light almost-nothing xc-inspired shoes like these? [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 8:57 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by tmcw at 8:57 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me spend my company's money on me
My company has offered to spend $25,000 on 35 people for an activity in February. What do we do? [more inside]
Can I check if I'm still registered to vote or do I need to register again?
So I registered to vote in MA in 2004 but I've moved a few times since then. Can I check if I'm still registered or do I need to register again? [more inside]
Help me haunt my library!
Help me haunt my library in time for Halloween! [more inside]
posted by Biblio at 8:35 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Biblio at 8:35 AM PST - 8 comments
ACTING!
Monologue for a budding drama queen? [more inside]
Looking for Orlando tourism commercial - Can I get "Whatever I want"?
Can you find video online of the Orlando FL tourism TV commercial featuring little kids giving testimonials? One boy says "You can do whatever you want". [more inside]
posted by steeb2er at 8:09 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by steeb2er at 8:09 AM PST - 5 comments
What can I cook with 25 kids and no kitchen?
What non-cook foods can we prepare at school? [more inside]
Sound card for a Dell PowerEdge SC440?
Sound card for a Dell PowerEdge SC440? [more inside]
I can live anywhere I want.
I can live anywhere I want, where should I choose to live? [more inside]
How do I tell my Mac that I'm me?
Question about changing my terminal prompt (and other matters) in an OS X Bash shell. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 7:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by grumblebee at 7:17 AM PST - 3 comments
tattoo in Galveston?
Highly reputable tattoo shop in the Galveston area? [more inside]
Do you remember this radio program?
Toronto - late 1970's - late night FM Radio - a nightly program hosted by a woman who interspersed the music with 'readings'. Was her name 'Charlotte ...'? [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 at 6:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by woodblock100 at 6:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Swapping spit with strangers- is it fun?
Something I've wondered about for many years: how do actors get through love scenes? [more inside]
posted by bluekrauss at 6:13 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by bluekrauss at 6:13 AM PST - 34 comments
where to sit in house of blues
Attention Dallasites: venue House of Blues. What is the best seat, and why, box or balcony? [more inside]
posted by busboy789 at 5:56 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by busboy789 at 5:56 AM PST - 1 comment
The internets say the funniest things.
Is there a site that tracks off-base, funny or just plain odd comments and emails received by blogs or other web sites? [more inside]
posted by thread_makimaki at 5:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by thread_makimaki at 5:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Can I negotiate my new wage with the temp agency I'm hired through?
Can I negotiate my new wage with the temp agency I'm hired through? [more inside]
Dealing with Xenical
I'm overweight, I have a fatty liver, and I've just been put on Xenical by the doctor. Just how hideous is this going to be...? [more inside]
HELP ME NAME MY COMPANY NEWSLETTER.....
Help me name a newsletter!!!! Details inside. [more inside]
call numbers or regulations
Looking into graduate school. With my skill set and interests, would I be better off in urban planning or librarianship? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 5:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 5:12 AM PST - 14 comments
Got PDF conversion?
SolutionFilter: Server-side dynamic HTML to PDF conversion - any tips? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb at 4:09 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by freya_lamb at 4:09 AM PST - 6 comments
Who said it's funner to interpret people so you can agree with them?
QuotationFilter: Who said it's more fun to construe people so that you can agree with them, than to argue with them? (I believe this was couched as a private mental game useful for dealing with boors.)
posted by rwhe at 3:10 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by rwhe at 3:10 AM PST - 7 comments
What should I learn in order to do web development?
What should I learn in order to do web development? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 3:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 3:09 AM PST - 16 comments
FairUse in iTunesU
FairUse: I work for a major public state university doing video podcasts for distribution over iTunesU. I've looked up many articles about fair use, but I'm never quite sure where I stand. [more inside]
posted by gzimmer at 1:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by gzimmer at 1:47 AM PST - 9 comments
How do you survive an arts career?
Artistic MeFites: I'm looking for some advice. For any of you pursuing (or already established within) some time of artistic career, whether it be music, film, writing, theatre, dance, sculpture or whatever, how do you keep yourself happy and productive in your field? And most of all, how do you get there in the first place? [more inside]
Shipping packages to a hotel?
I will be traveling to the US soon, and would like to be able to buy some stuff online and have it shipped to my hotel room. Do hotels allow this? [more inside]
posted by destrius at 12:46 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by destrius at 12:46 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me help out Iceland
October 14
Evo Devo Child-Rearing Book?
Help me pick a book for my Evo Devo class! [more inside]
I get an electric charge from you, this second-hand drumming it just won't do
What drum machine / sample set / sequencer did the Jesus and Mary Chain use to get the distinctive drum sounds on the song "Head On" from the Automatic album? [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow at 11:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by infinitewindow at 11:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Call 1-900-Help-Me!
Please help me find video online of your typical cheesy late night phone-sex ads or sexy chat line ads. Not looking for parodies, I'd love to find the real thing, and am coming up empty. [more inside]
How to fix a botched Wordpress database transfer?
Why isn't my backed-up Wordpress blog appearing on my new website? I've moved domains, and I've copied my database from my old site to the new one. Trouble is, the page just draws a blank. [more inside]
posted by micketymoc at 10:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by micketymoc at 10:18 PM PST - 5 comments
BookFilter: Children's book about Imperial Roman agent in Iron Age Scotland?
Trying to find the name of a book I read as a kid. A Roman Legion soldier was sent north past Hadrian's Wall into the wilds of Scotland on an espionage mission to pacify the local Celtic/Pictish(?) tribes. He was mistaken for a figure from legend, and ended up having great influence over the tribes. Spoiler for the ending after the jump. [more inside]
posted by seasparrow at 10:16 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by seasparrow at 10:16 PM PST - 8 comments
The perfect look for the practical punk-rock pervert
I'd like to buy a matching pair of black leather wrist cuffs. And I'd like one of the cuffs to work as a watch band. Does this exist? Where can I find it? [more inside]
First time home buyer looking for advice on terms and conditions
Just about to make our first ever offer on a house and need advice on terms...help? (lots more detail in click) [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Kickstart70 at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I keep my honeycrisp apples fresh?
What's the best way to store apples for the long term? I've got a serious honeycrisp apple addiction going and I want to keep eating them when they're out of season. Supposedly they keep for 3-4 months in the fridge. Is this true? Can I freeze apples and thaw them later? Will freezing destroy the texture or flavor?
Poll gap, why must you narrow?
Why does a political candidate's lead in opinion polls tend to shrink as the election approaches? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool at 9:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mcstayinskool at 9:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me find more geographic datasets.
MacBook-new or old?
New MacBook or old MacBook Pro? [more inside]
Please help me spend my extra flexible spending account money!
I have about $600 left in my PayFlex medical spending account that I must spend by the end of the year. I'm not sick so no trips to the doctor planned.
I was looking for ideas for items to purchase with my payflex money and then resell perhaps on ebay.
Thanks! Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Vietnam: 196x, The VC are creating trouble in Vinh Binh . . . How do I get there?
Following up from this question, are there any good historical Atlases of Vietnam? Indochina? The Vietnam War? South Vietnam? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 7:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 7:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Finding proper fit in catalog/online shopping
Is there any way to come close to guaranteeing a proper fit when shopping for clothes online/in a catalog? [more inside]
posted by frobozz at 7:37 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by frobozz at 7:37 PM PST - 15 comments
Rice aficionados, point me in the right direction!
Is there such a thing as a decent rice cooker for $50-75?
Where should I get it? Do cookers with "brown rice" settings work any better for brown rice? Anything else I should know? [more inside]
Command-line video quandry
I have two synchronized 720x480 miniDV files. I have OS X 10.5.5. I want to render them side-by-side into a single webcast-resolution widescreen video (eventual target: Vimeo), preferably in a way that can be scripted/automated (so a command-line tool would be great). [more inside]
can i have one of those new ones please
So I bought a macbook in August... and I'm feeling a little bit, I dunno if ripped off is the phrase, perhaps it is left out, okay ripped off works. Had I known about the new macbook I would without a doubt have waited, anything I can do about this?
How private are my SMS messages?
Blackberry & SMS/BES question. Can anyone at my office see my SMS messages? [more inside]
Kicked out. Please help me get back in
I recently was asked to turn in my keys to a university research lab, and have a week to convince him why I should be allowed to return. Please help me. [more inside]
How to keep a marriage from falling apart? Young child, demanding jobs and much more inside...
Any advice for a rough patch in marriage? [more inside]
How can I rent a car for a CA driving test?
I've got a foreign license, don't own a car and need to take the California driving test. All the rental car companies I've spoken to won't rent out their car for use in driving tests. This, even though I already have a foreign license and can legally drive here [for now].
How does one get a car for a driving test without owning one? [more inside]
posted by shimon at 6:23 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by shimon at 6:23 PM PST - 14 comments
College Football Rivalry Week
Football Rivalry: Our office has a fairly equal representation of alumni from two big football schools. The "big rivalry game" is coming up soon. Help us find some legal (non-gambling) games the whole office can participate in. [more inside]
CBC in Seattle without cable?
Is there a way to receive CBC in Seattle, without going through Comcast?
Baby Monitoring Troubles
How can I monitor my babies without a baby monitor? [more inside]
posted by orsonet at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by orsonet at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
Seven sisters. Haunted house. Birds. Anyone know it?
Another mostly forgotten book recollection begging to be brought into the light. [more inside]
Foreign TV channels via computer?
Is there a way to watch foreign television stations on your computer or via High Definition antenna? [more inside]
How can I detect what version firmware is installed in my Airport Extreme base station?
How can I detect what version firmware is installed in my Airport Extreme base station? [more inside]
posted by semidivine at 5:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by semidivine at 5:24 PM PST - 2 comments
Some Kinda Fun?..anybody?
The band Teenage Head was HUGE when I was in highschool in the early 80's. Were they popular anywhere outside of Southern Ontario?
posted by bonobothegreat at 5:15 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by bonobothegreat at 5:15 PM PST - 15 comments
Do I have to fill out all sections of my ballot?
I can leave parts of my absentee ballot for the US election blank, right? [more inside]
posted by transient at 5:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by transient at 5:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Food Preparation
When preparing or eating an ortolan what do chefs/diners do about the... you know... poop? [more inside]
posted by Science! at 5:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Science! at 5:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Venial Sieve
Asking for a friend: Tell me about your experiences with vena cava filters. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey at 4:45 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by oflinkey at 4:45 PM PST - 3 comments
Hosted email marketing service with sequential autoresponder service recommendation?
Looking for recommendations for a sequential autoresponder for email marketing. A sequential autoresponder sends an email today, waits 3 days, sends a different message, waits 5 days sends a different message, etc. [more inside]
posted by letitrain at 4:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by letitrain at 4:37 PM PST - 8 comments
fl vs flash
What's the relationship between the ActionScript namespaces fl.* and flash.* ?
What's that smell?
My apartment started smelling really bad two days ago. Like some kind of solvent or glue, a chemical smell, strong enough to give me a headache. Could the wood floors that were refinished a few months ago be causing it? [more inside]
posted by hapticactionnetwork at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hapticactionnetwork at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
How much should I tell when resigning?
How much should I tell the boss upon resignation from a very messy situation? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty at 3:55 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by alpha_betty at 3:55 PM PST - 19 comments
How do you listen to NPR?
Help me download/stream (generally listen to) the best NPR programming. [more inside]
Taxes and GDP
How do changes to the tax rates correlate with changes to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), and how are those changes forecasted? [more inside]
posted by brandnew at 2:58 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by brandnew at 2:58 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find a functioning digital compact cassette deck in Austin, TX?
Where can I find a functioning digital compact cassette deck in Austin, TX? [more inside]
Can a Canon PIXMA MP610 do the same thing as a Fujitsu ScanSnap s510?
My wife just won a Canon PIXMA MP610 printer/scanner. (We have not received it yet.) Can this machine do the paper-digitizing magic of a Fujitsu ScanSnap s510 scanner? Perhaps with additional software? If not, exactly what is it we'd be missing?
How can I rotate around 3 axes in opengl?
Please help me wrap my head around this 3d graphics math. :( [more inside]
Make this design motif Googlable to me.
Is there a name for this visual design motif? [more inside]
Write Fight!
I'm looking to create a competitive writing site, does such a thing exist? [more inside]
The little stinker has decided he no longer likes the bottle. What to do?
My 9.5 month old son suddenly is rejecting the bottle of expressed breastmilk, for about a month now. He's behaving similarly with the sippy cup. Should we be worried? [more inside]
posted by tlong at 1:29 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by tlong at 1:29 PM PST - 13 comments
Where Can I buy the Obama Obey (leather hat version)?
At folsom I saw a Obama Obey poster like the Shepard Farley version but with a leather outfit on. (the one on the right) I want it... Where do i get it?
Should I stay or should I go? (Education remix)
Should I try something new and transfer to a new school for a year, or should I stick around the same old school and raise my GPA enough to graduate? [more inside]
Perl & mod_fcgid- how can I make sure it's running & being taken advantage of?
I have a couple Perl scripts I'm publishing soon, and I want to make sure they'll run under mod_fcgid in order to keep the server load as low as possible. Previously, I've only ever run scripts that test FastCGI (ie, while ( my $q = new CGI::Fast ) { $count++; echo $count;}) or taken advantage of larger Perl packages (like MovableType) that claim to run as FCGI as long as you set up Apache & FastCGI/mod_fcgid properly and change the file suffix to ".fcgi".
So, here's my question: do I need to do anything besides change the file suffix of my scripts, and if so, what?
posted by paul_smatatoes at 1:13 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by paul_smatatoes at 1:13 PM PST - 2 comments
So WHAT is wrong with socialism again?
PoliSci filter: I was hoping that someone can rationally, without rhetoric, explain to me why the word "Socialism" creates fear and extreme responses in far right-wing people. Soem very detailed specifics within. [more inside]
posted by arniec at 1:08 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by arniec at 1:08 PM PST - 61 comments
Can drinking Naked Juice replace eating fruit?
Can drinking Naked Juice replace eating fruit? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 1:04 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by nitsuj at 1:04 PM PST - 17 comments
Entourage Beach Shack
Where can I find a picture (front or side view) of the beach shack from Entourage- Season 5 Episode 1?
Should I change?
Should I continue to be myself or change for the sake of acceptance? [more inside]
To pill or not to pill?
After almost 13 years, I'm thinking about getting off the pill. Should I and what can I expect to happen to my body? [more inside]
Allergies and Air Filters
What is the best disposable 1 inch air filter for my son who has seasonal allergies and why? [more inside]
How to investigate an ISP
How do I get information on the reliability and competence of an ISP? [more inside]
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Less room than you might think in an empty nest
My 19-yr-old daughter, who's been living on a theatrical tour for more than a year, will be home for a month in November. [more inside]
to learn to teach
Does anyone have any experience with online education at Western Governors University? Any good/bad experiences about online education in general would be helpful. [more inside]
What sort of job should I get?
I graduated college. Now what? What sort of job should I look for? [more inside]
posted by fogster at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by fogster at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
How to find airline tickets/fares without spending hours on dozens of sites?
Sorting out the airline ticket sites -- is there an efficient way to do this? Confusion and madness reign. [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 12:18 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by paultopia at 12:18 PM PST - 9 comments
The Identity of a Fish Could Affect My Grade
parents say the darndest things
Help me compile a list of vintage hokey parental catchphrases. [more inside]
Questions about making dress-up games in Flash
I draw paper dolls, and I would like to be able to make a dress-up game in Flash out of them. I can find tutorials about making simple dress-up games easily enough, but I have two questions that none of the tutorials seem to answer: one about linked layers and one about "snapping" the outfit in place. [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 11:44 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by shirobara at 11:44 AM PST - 11 comments
Seeking Mass Energy Testimonials
For Massachusetts residents: Do you have experience with using the Mass Energy consumer alliance for heating oil? [more inside]
Load me up with musical pride.
What song best represents pride [as in the seven deadly sins...] in an over-the-top ridiculous way OR subtly ingratiating way? I'm trying to put together a killer setlist of songs that are either unmistakably about pride or sneak up on you. Open season on genre.
Get where from here?
Is there a simple way to find out where I can fly to (nonstop) from a given airport? If I don't care what airline, what day, what time, etc., -- just what airports connect with another without having to stop.
posted by Framer at 11:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Framer at 11:16 AM PST - 10 comments
What should I code to learn a given language?
Let's say I want to learn a few (more) programming languages. What application/solution would it be best to try to create in order to really "learn" a given language? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 10:49 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 10:49 AM PST - 17 comments
Reverting to a previous version of iTunes?
How do I revert to a previous version of iTunes? Or just make the goddamn thing work with my Airport Express the way it did before one of their recent updates? [more inside]
Bible quotes for a play
Working on a play. A character--a minister--makes a passing comment about the evils of gentrification. I'd like him to wryly refer to...[insert Bible quote here]. Any ideas? This minister reverses himself later, if it matters.
What practices have at the most effect on your health, for better or worse?
What are a few significant things you wish you did when you were younger that you believe would have helped better preserve your mental and physical health? What are a few significant things you did do in the past that you now see paying dividends? [more inside]
How old is Dick Hoyt?
Does anyone know Dick Hoyt's date of birth? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 10:06 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 10:06 AM PST - 2 comments
What do you wish you had known or learned in school?
What skills or subjects or topics or experiences -- not just academic but professional, social, and even personal -- do you wish you had learned or acquired in college? [more inside]
Email Encryption
Help in briefly listing E-Mail Encryption options. Is this Wikipedia list of protocols a good start? [more inside]
posted by marxchivist at 9:25 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by marxchivist at 9:25 AM PST - 8 comments
I needs my data.
My external hard drive seems to have stopped working. Is there any way to get my data off of it and onto another drive? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 9:15 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by reenum at 9:15 AM PST - 6 comments
Get more Vatu for my Dollar?
Exchange Rate - Australian Dollar to Vanuatu Vatu.
Is it going to change soon? [more inside]
posted by thelloydshow at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by thelloydshow at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Failure.
Been a student my whole life, never had a job. I failed my Ph.D. program's traumatic qualifying exams. The thought of taking them again makes me want to vomit. What should I do? [more inside]
How do I find my aging dad a job?
What sorts of jobs might my retirement-age father be able to pursue to keep up with expenses? [more inside]
Dance like a fool
Everytime the "Futurama" theme song comes on, I'm compelled to gleefully dance around my living room. What other songs will make me do the happy dance? [more inside]
Commercila music ID with no details
Music in a commercial: can't remember the commercial or the artist. Futile! Help? [more inside]
posted by xmutex at 8:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by xmutex at 8:47 AM PST - 5 comments
508 Gurus: I need suggestions on good 508/accessibility books.
Our office is on the lookout for great books on 508/accessibility. Specifically books that dive into the technical details of how to resolve 508 issues, etc. Anything that also deals with .NET/508 would be a bonus. Any suggestions?
Recommended urban sights in San Jose, Costa Rica?
Unique sights in urban San Jose, Costa Rica [more inside]
posted by benzenedream at 8:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by benzenedream at 8:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Meeting people
What activities can I do that will allow me socialize with other people? There is a problem: I really dislike being on stage in any way, and I don't like discussing stuff with a bunch of other people.
I'm male, between 25 and 30, and very few friends. [more inside]
How can I get my grandma into a new hospital?
My terminally-ill grandma is in a hospital that is dirty, poorly staffed, and crowded. My family wants to move her to another facility. She has 2-8 weeks to live. Hospital staff has been unreceptive to our requests. How can we get grandma transferred to another facility? [more inside]
posted by Ostara at 8:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ostara at 8:34 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me find some music?
I need some suggestions for covers or original songs by performers who are "out of their league." [more inside]
Must my child be a bastard?!
My girlfriend and I live in a state where gay marriage is not legal. We'd get married if we could. What would be the implications for us (and potentially a future child) if we got an out-of-state gay marriage? [more inside]
Is it bad that I said that? It isn't good.
How to handle the varieties of coming-out-of-the-closet bigotry that is resulting from the current U.S. presidential election? [more inside]
posted by cashman at 8:08 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cashman at 8:08 AM PST - 15 comments
Xboxfilter my Xbox news
I just got an Xbox 360 and am looking for a blog to subscribe to that does not consist of news releases/previews. [more inside]
My Google won't Google the way I want it to Google
Why doesn't my google CSE (custom search engine) include as many site specific results as regular google. [more inside]
Advice about language disorder in an elderly person
Virus in older person causing language disorders (aphasia or delirium)? [more inside]
posted by paduasoy at 8:04 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by paduasoy at 8:04 AM PST - 9 comments
Life is champagne, Highness.
Help me be Halloween's best embodiment of Champagne ever. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 8:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 8:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Is this singing real?
Is that real, non computer aided singing in "In Praise of Bacchus"? [more inside]
posted by daveyt at 7:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by daveyt at 7:43 AM PST - 7 comments
Choosing a video editor
We have 10 hours of Mini-DV tapes (interviews made during my wife's PhD research) and we're looking for a video editing software to edit them into a 1-2 hour DVD. We'll have to add subtitles and to clean noisy audio and video. What would be the best video software to do that? More detailed specs follow. [more inside]
Information on Shipping Large Items & the Best Rates
I have a few large items that i would like to sell on eBay however the shipping charges are way to high, this is not due to weight but due to dimensional size. ie. 30" x 30" x 26" high or another item is a pair of speakers which are approx 50 lbs each and 20" x 24" x 34".
The cost of shipping these items makes it impossible to sell them on eBay and get what they are worth. I hope some of you savvy sellers and shippers can help me out with this problem, i have many vintage items that are large and too expensive to ship via UPS, FedEx or Dhl. Thanks
Restricting access to a symbolically-linked path using htaccess
Can I restrict access to a symbolically-linked path using htaccess? [more inside]
Segoe UI Font Missing
How to kick guests out at a reasonable time?
I love entertaining at home, but I also love going to bed. How do I encourage my guests to leave at a reasonable time? [more inside]
welcome to the consequences.
I'm worried that I have genital herpes. I don't have any lesions, but I know that's not conclusive, and it's going to be a long, long time until a clear antibody test is definitive. How can I stay sane until then? (You are neither my doctor nor my shrink; I have done my Google reading. ) [more inside]
What to I say to HR?
What to I say to HR? [more inside]
Charge my Ipod in the Wall?
I have a USB A/C adaptor for my LG Dare (usb cable goes into phone, usb side goes into adaptor, adaptor goes into wall). I have a 5G Ipod Video. Can I use the adaptor to charge my IPOD without killing the battery/IPOD? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 6:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 6:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Why should I never boil my stock?
What do I do with filled-in ground stumps?
Earlier this year, I had some trees cut down. The stumps were ground and the holes were filled back in with wood chips from the tree. This has left some ugly mounds in my yard. See here and here. What can I do with this stuff? Dig it out and replace with soil for grass seed? Plant new trees? Wait?
Why won't a PDF's form fields print?
I have a PDF form that I modified from an existing PDF form, adding a new page and a few new fields. The new fields I added are visible on the screen but not visible when I print the form.
Other parts of the form work fine, it is only 4 text fields I added. Other checkboxes work and show up fine.
I am fairly inexperienced with editing PDFs and using LiveCycle Designer (I have version 7) and can't figure out what the heck I'm missing and I can't extract anything from the help guide.
Is my transmission dying?
Is my car transmission dying? [more inside]
Where can I commission vector art?
Where might I commission a reasonably priced vector illustration? [more inside]
What's up with canned salmon with the bones?
Why, why, WHY sell canned salmon with bones?? [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 4:28 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by like_neon at 4:28 AM PST - 22 comments
Is it legal to use Microsoft fonts commercially?
Is it legal to use fonts that come with Windows/Microsoft Office in commercial and professional publications like magazines/books? What about redistributing them embedded into commercially sold PDF files?
Want to birfday but I has the dumb
It's my Kryptonian birthday, and other than destroying Superman, I'm out of ideas for what to do in the Boston area. [more inside]
"You never take advice. Someday, you'll pay the price, I know."
How can I watch hockey on TV more "actively"? [more inside]
October 13
I want my sweet sweet salsa!
Is there a copycat recipe in existence for Trader Joes' Corn and Chile Salsa? How about a cheaper alternative? [more inside]
VB: Putting filenames in a message body.
VB Script Help: I would like to put the filenames of my attachments into the message body of my emails. How do I do that? [more inside]
posted by bigmusic at 11:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bigmusic at 11:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Don't Bore Just Dance
I have my first show coming up. My first show will be an admittedly lame DJ set where I pretty much just play one song after the other...if I had more time I would try to come up with something more interesting, but any suggestions for making this performance not so boring? [more inside]
posted by god particle at 11:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by god particle at 11:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me identify an item in a screen used Hellboy prop
Identification filter. In the bottom of the photo inside, is a small container that I'm trying to identify. (warning, geek alert!) [more inside]
Is there a canine version of Feliway?
There's a miserable yapping barking dog right behind the front door of the apartment across the hall, and it's driving me mental. Rather than deal with the skeevy-looking tenants at 12:30 AM I just want the dog to go bark elsewhere in their apartment. If it were a cat I'd spray a little Feliway under their door... is there something I can spray under there that will make that dog avoid the area?
posted by nicwolff at 9:28 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by nicwolff at 9:28 PM PST - 23 comments
Sex toy gift certs
I want to send someone (female) a gift certificate for a sex toy shop in London. I am in the US, and I'd like it mailed to her. What is a good store, and how can this be done?
What should I do about a sibling that does not want to be in my wedding?
What should I do about a sibling that does not want to be in my wedding? [more inside]
Can we vote absentee?
Can we vote absentee? [more inside]
The Fungi from Yuggoth, on the Internet
Can anyone point me towards online collections of H.P. Lovecraft's poems? [more inside]
posted by Caduceus at 8:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Caduceus at 8:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Help dress a sporty 20-something with abs. no idea what to wear...
I'm a gal who dresses extremely casually for work (jeans, battered t-shirts) but would like to increase my fashion sense a tad without a) breaking the bank b) forgoing comfort and c) not fitting in with the super casual work environment... Think Sporty Spice + hiking gear, but for work, with other humans...(and I'm in my mid 20's, if that helps) [more inside]
'Modern apocryphal' novels or movies?
Can you recommend any really good novels (or movies) that portray something in the Old or New Testament in a new way, or which add to the Old/New Testament, such that they could be considered 'modern Biblical apocrypha'? [more inside]
Am I being a worrywart over one flea?
FleaFilter: Am I being paranoid after seeing one flea on my dog? [more inside]
How can I convert DAT audio tapes to Mp3/CD/WAV easily?
I have hundreds of Digital Audio Tapes (DATs) recorded at 44.1 and 32khz LP mode I'd like to encode to Mp3 format. I have a laptop w/o a digital input or SCSI port. I would ideally like to be able to just press PLAY and have the computer convert the entire tape to a WAV file, or broken up with start IDs from the DAT tapes [more inside]
What's wrong with my throat?
Something funky is going on in my throat area. What could it be, and is it something I should be worried about? [more inside]
Is this laminate defective or is this typical?
Should I keep the $800 worth of as-yet uninstalled Shaw VersaLock laminate flooring, or is this just a shoddy product that I need to return to "Larry" at the floor store? [more inside]
posted by tristeza at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by tristeza at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
Help clarify The Sociological Imagination
Help clarify C. Wright Mill's "The Sociological Imagination" to me! [more inside]
I hope it's not like the movie.
How do you pronounce the Norwegian name Trond? [more inside]
posted by hootch at 6:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by hootch at 6:31 PM PST - 11 comments
TexShop/Latex Templates for the Law
TexShop and Me: templates for law students? [more inside]
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 6:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 6:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Mmmmmbenschilibowlmmmmmm
How can I make chili like they do at Ben's Chili Bowl in DC? But with beans, too? And in a crockpot? [more inside]
What to do in Pittsburgh between October 16th to the 19th?
I am a student in Critical and Curatorial Studies in Toronto and some class-mates and I are going on a field trip to Pittsburgh this Thursday - Sunday. We will be seeing all the museums and galleries but I was wondering if you could suggest any concerts, cool events, vintage shopping areas and anything of interest going on.
On what TV channel can I follow the Canadian election returns tomorrow?
I'm in the US and want to follow the Canadian parliamentary election returns. Will any US TV station, cable or otherwise, have election coverage?
posted by Kattullus at 5:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Kattullus at 5:58 PM PST - 7 comments
January, it's just this month, you know?
I have a month in which to do a project. What kind of project, you ask? Good question. Perhaps something fun, perhaps something educational, perhaps something mind-expanding. The options, they are endless. [more inside]
Better than jello wrestling
NSFW question about having fun with lots of lube. [more inside]
Bad Parents
what animals are terrible parents? [more inside]
WMA and MP3 to CDA - Freeware
Leaving on a trip in 12 hours. Wife wants a mix of wma and mp3 converter so she can play it in the car. Looking for freeware. [more inside]
posted by bleucube at 5:47 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bleucube at 5:47 PM PST - 3 comments
Who wrote the great requims?
I recently read a un-attributed statement that “All the great requiems were written by non believers.” Please help me find the source for, and criticism of this remark.
posted by Raybun at 5:45 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Raybun at 5:45 PM PST - 4 comments
Public proclamations and personal poster pulling
An ethical question about political posters/signs. [more inside]
Help me make a science hip hop shirt
How can I replicate this tribute shirt for my friend's birthday ? [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey at 5:38 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by carefulmonkey at 5:38 PM PST - 3 comments
Scheherazade, you are
I'm looking for good novels/short stories for my wonderful husband to read out loud to me. [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown at 5:24 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by thebrokedown at 5:24 PM PST - 51 comments
Shorty needs pants!
I have short legs. I like basketball. It's cold in Denver. Where can I get warmup pants (real warmups, not yoga pants), designed for basketball in petite length for a woman. [more inside]
Do I buy blue or pink?
Is my four-months-pregnant wife carrying a boy or a girl? [more inside]
Annual Sales of Tape Measures
How can I find (or does anyone know) the annual sales of tape measures in the US and worldwide?
Never a depression in the imaginary markets
I want to make piles of cash, see my enemies driven before me, and hear the lamentation of their women. Can you recommend your favorite economic sim games? [more inside]
She was a model dinosaur. truly a credit.
where can i find super high quality, anatomically accurate 3D models of dinosaur skeletons? [more inside]
Whining about Wine
Why does red wine keep only me awake? [more inside]
Creative wedding table centerpiece ideas that don't involve flowers or candles?
Creative wedding table centerpiece ideas that don't involve flowers or candles? [more inside]
Sucky puns go here
I need a vendor for a "blower door test" in the Portland, OR area. [more inside]
posted by msalt at 4:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by msalt at 4:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me find part time work
I'm looking for a way to supplument my current income with $200-300 a month on top of current work. Any suggestions? I have tons of Photos that I want to sell through stock photos, suggestions? [more inside]
I want to have my cake & frost it, too!
[Cupcake-Filter]: Why is my cream cheese frosting an irreparable mess? How can I make some that is temperature stable? [more inside]
Mystery wedding gift
I don't know who gave us this wedding gift. What's a tactful way to find out? [more inside]
Yankee Doodle, read this Book...
Please recommend books (not overly scholarly, but in-depth, if possible) dealing with the causes and issues surrounding the rise of the American Independence movement prior to July 4, 1776. [more inside]
Should I tip if there's a delivery charge?
I just moved to a new city and all of the restaurants charge a delivery fee, which often amounts to as much as 30% of the total cost, should I tip the delivery person on top of this? [more inside]
Plenty of beaches, but where are the best waves?
InternetFilter: Besides MetaFilter, whats the must read of the day? Tired of perusing the usual suspects for cool things on the internet. As I grow older find myself a bit less enthused over reddit, fark, digg, etc.
As we all know, Metafilter is the holy grail of knowledge and all things fantastic, but I find myself wondering if there are a couple of pit stops missing before arriving here that will make my internet time better. Thinking along the lines of science, art, sociology, psychology, music and more. Any and all suggestions much appreciated.
posted by Funmonkey1 at 2:35 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Funmonkey1 at 2:35 PM PST - 20 comments
visual dependency display tool
Does anyone know of a tool to graphically display dependencies on the web?
Basically, I want to be able to render an xml file of some database relationships in an intuitive and graphically appealing way. I would think that visio would have been able to do the trick but it does not seem to be able to.
I really would prefer to find an off the shelf version that I can just plug data into rather than writing my own if that is possible.
The display would be similar to http://www.visuwords.com/ or http://liveplasma.com/.
Basically, I want to be able to render an xml file of some database relationships in an intuitive and graphically appealing way. I would think that visio would have been able to do the trick but it does not seem to be able to.
I really would prefer to find an off the shelf version that I can just plug data into rather than writing my own if that is possible.
The display would be similar to http://www.visuwords.com/ or http://liveplasma.com/.
Is building a femtosecond laser within the reach of a hobbyist?
Is building a femtosecond laser within the reach of hobbyists? [more inside]
Cheaper root canal options in Chicago?
I need a root canal in Chicago; I've already burned through our dental insurance for the year, and our dentist wants $1200 to perform one. Is there a better option? I don't know if I can hold out until our insurance resets in January. [more inside]
Hiring a Las Vegas wedding photographer on 10 days notice?
With 10 days notice, can I find a reputable photographer in Las Vegas to work my evening wedding festivities? Specific recommendations welcome, but general advice also needed. [more inside]
Good iPhone workout log application?
I sent a thank-you note when I was nominated for a scholarship. Should I send another thank-you note after being awarded?
I sent a thank-you note when I was nominated for a scholarship. Should I send another thank-you note after being awarded? [more inside]
Next up: modeling Main Street vs. Wall St
I want to play "the race card." Where can I print one out? [more inside]
posted by scission at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by scission at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Bulimia-filter, unfortunately: why is my period in overdrive?
Eating disorders can make your period stop. So why does it seem like mine is making my period occur more often? [more inside]
What is this tv programme I watched as a child?
[Irritating-mystery filter] Of magical elevators, murder mysteries, Kenwood mixers and time travel: please help me identify this tv programme I watched once as a child! [more inside]
posted by badmoonrising at 1:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by badmoonrising at 1:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Please helpe me understand variable change.
Please help me understand the concept of variable change as it relates to statistics. (Provoked by the movie 21.) [more inside]
posted by siclik at 1:14 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by siclik at 1:14 PM PST - 21 comments
Automating TV show downloads off of usenet?
Is there a way I can automate downloading TV shows off of usenet? [more inside]
Lawn leaf removal best practices
What is the easiest way to get leaves off of my lawn? (Short of paying someone to do it). Leaf blowers? Ergonomic rakes? Lawn mowers?
posted by profwhat at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by profwhat at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
How much fuel would a national 55mph limit save a year?
If we lowered the speed limit nationally to 55mph, how much fuel would we save? [more inside]
help my chili taste better
I'm making chili for dinner tonight and it tastes kind of sour. I want to learn how to taste things so that I can add to adjust the flavour while cooking, but I don't know what to add. Help my chili taste better! [more inside]
Now, explain it to me like I'm a four-year-old.
iPod Touch/iPhone app development for utter idiots. [more inside]
posted by Iteki at 12:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Iteki at 12:30 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I deal with an angry friend?
After being refused a girl's phone number by a friend (on rather shakey grounds), I decided to get in touch with her via a social networking site we're all on. She's got a boyfriend, oh well. Meanwhile, said friend sees that we're now 'friends' on the site and sends a bunch of angry messages. Am I in the wrong, and how do I deal with this guy? [long] [more inside]
posted by Surfyournut at 12:26 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by Surfyournut at 12:26 PM PST - 58 comments
Hey, listen to this (and that's it)!
Please help me turn a Windows XP machine into a public listening station to show off our library's music CD collection. Kinda long, sorry [more inside]
Is there a way to use a dropdown list to select wireless networks in Vista?
Is there a way in Vista (via 3rd party software like windows blinds or otherwise) to select a wireless network with a drop down list the way macs or gnome linux does? [more inside]
When Suggestions about Race Relations Goes Wrong
What is wrong with suggesting that African-American children do not benefit from their parents telling them about the infamous "3 strikes against them as a Black person?" [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 11:39 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 11:39 AM PST - 37 comments
Pain while flying?
Why do I get a pain in my torso when I fly? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki at 11:32 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Riki tiki at 11:32 AM PST - 10 comments
Excel short cut refuses to work anymore.
Using WinXP/Excel non commercial I have used the keyboard short cut "ctrl+;" to insert the date in a cell. Until yesterday. Everything is fine until one moves to another cell and the date inserted turns into ######. Formatting the column doesn't work, leaving the column unformatted doesn't work either. I may have changed a setting by using alt/tab to cycle between screens. Is there any obvious explantion or is there any way I can return Excel to yesterday's settings?
posted by Dr.Pill at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Dr.Pill at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
Extracing files from a DVD-R to PC then burning to a DVD.
My parents have a bunch of DVD-R discs that apparently were not finalized in the original camcorder, which is no where to be found. How can I get these to DVD? [more inside]
posted by jasonspaceman at 11:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jasonspaceman at 11:11 AM PST - 7 comments
Assembling a budget stereo.
I am confused about assembling a relatively budget, quality home stereo system. (long) [more inside]
posted by Marquis at 11:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Marquis at 11:05 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I find out who the anonymous jerk is?
Is there ever a way to find out who owns an email address? [more inside]
Bookfilter: what book(s) would my father love?
Book filter: Getting a head start on Christmas presents - what books would you recommend for my kung fu instructing, deadwood watching, social work teaching freemason father? [more inside]
posted by Acer_saccharum at 10:40 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Acer_saccharum at 10:40 AM PST - 16 comments
Large Quantities of Cheese in the Twin Cities
Throwing a home-made pizza party in Minneapolis. Need large quantities of cheese, HELP! [more inside]
posted by wocka wocka wocka at 10:35 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by wocka wocka wocka at 10:35 AM PST - 19 comments
What are some good books on the social dynamics of science?
What are some good books on the social dynamics of science? [more inside]
posted by abirae at 10:18 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by abirae at 10:18 AM PST - 16 comments
Hoes before bros?
Does "Hoes before bros" apply if the "Ho" is married?
My married friend intruduced me to another single friend of hers and we hit it off. Married friend wants me not to go for the guy 'cos SHE has feelings for him. I say I can go for him 'cos she is married and all I want is to make out with him and see where it goes. [more inside]
posted by ShadePlant at 10:06 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 10:06 AM PST - 48 comments
brewing
Whisky filter: why don't distilleries use oats as the grain to make whisky? [more inside]
what will I do without my parents?
I can't stop obsessing about my parents' mortality. Yes, I will probably seek therapy at some point, but for now it would be nice just to hear how others have dealt with this. [more inside]
Book about the Bible
What's a good book about the Good Book? [more inside]
posted by justkevin at 9:45 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by justkevin at 9:45 AM PST - 15 comments
Stopz yer b3lly4ch1ng
Should I try to stop complaining about thing? [more inside]
posted by sully75 at 9:40 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sully75 at 9:40 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I study the server load/impact impact of my PHP scripts in a shared hosting environment?
How can I study the server load/impact of my PHP scripts in a shared hosting environment? [more inside]
Add leaves and fruit, but don't cut the branches
On a Windows share with a complex file tree, is there any way to lock down the tree so that folders can be added by all, but the directory structure itself can't be changed? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 9:27 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by bartleby at 9:27 AM PST - 2 comments
SEO Help!
Mr. Messy and Me
This is Mr. Messy. My 5 year-old son wants to be Mr. Messy for Halloween. Any ideas on how to make this costume?
posted by Sassyfras at 8:50 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Sassyfras at 8:50 AM PST - 20 comments
Can anyone suggest a document database solution?
Can anyone suggest a document database solution? [more inside]
How to include new significant other
How much to include new girlfriend? [more inside]
This shit is BANANAS.
Why does my network adapter keep disappearing in XP?? [more inside]
How to handle a retro-reduced inheritance?
How to handle a retro-reduced inheritance? [more inside]
Managing a Depressed Couple
I need help helping my severely depressed boyfriend. Caveat: I am severely clinically depressed myself, and don't really know how to be the stable person in a relationship. [more inside]
WinMo + Vista, SMS?
I have a WinMo 6 phone and a Vista computer. How can I send SMS from the computer? [more inside]
posted by katrielalex at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by katrielalex at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
I have no space and I must cook
I live in a small flat and have very limited kitchen space. I don't have a conventional oven. I do have a microwave, but want to cook more interesting meals. What kind of cooking equipment should I buy? [more inside]
posted by xchmp at 5:48 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by xchmp at 5:48 AM PST - 25 comments
What should I do in Dublin for a few hours on Wednesday?
This Wednesday, I will be flying into Dublin airport around 10am. I have a flight that leaves at 5pm. How best can I fill my time? [more inside]
posted by tip120 at 5:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by tip120 at 5:23 AM PST - 13 comments
Denied asylum and deported, then what?
What happens when an asylum application is denied and the applicant is deported? [more inside]
posted by hariya at 4:19 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by hariya at 4:19 AM PST - 4 comments
why are my disc drives wonky?
My slave drive doesn't show up at all, and windows seems to think my primary drive has only 127 GB when it should have 500! [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier at 4:12 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Citizen Premier at 4:12 AM PST - 11 comments
How do Computer Games Companies work?
I'm looking for information on how computer/video games companies work. [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry at 4:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fearfulsymmetry at 4:11 AM PST - 7 comments
Why all the shaving cream?
I was standing behind a young mother at the supermarket. Among her items I noticed about eight cans of Barbasol shaving cream. Any idea why someone would need that much shaving cream? Is there another use I don't know about?
ink query
Perspective on Kruger National Park, SA?
Need help getting a handle on the many options for a self-arranged trip in Kruger National Park, South Africa. [more inside]
October 12
Recommended PS2 dance pads for DDR?
I'd like to buy a good soft PS2 dance pad for my sister-in-law who likes to play DDR, but reviews indicate that most models break after a few months. Are there any reliable dance pads or reputable stores that sell good models with extended warranties? I would also consider metal pads under $100.
posted by espertus at 11:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by espertus at 11:16 PM PST - 10 comments
How hard is it to become a patent examiner?
Is it difficult to get hired by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office as a patent examiner? [more inside]
LCD Monitor Recommendations?
I need recommendations for an LCD monitor 22" or bigger, under $500, great display, and as "future-proof" as possible. [more inside]
posted by nokry56 at 9:58 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by nokry56 at 9:58 PM PST - 17 comments
low-impact solution to hung router problem?
Is it possible to remotely reset a router from my Mac that is connected to it? [more inside]
posted by segatakai at 9:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by segatakai at 9:33 PM PST - 7 comments
What are good 'gotcha' journalist questions?
Halloween costume: Thinking of going as a "gotcha" journalist. What are some "gotcha" questions I can ask at a Halloween party? [more inside]
Why this utterly bizarre situation with wireless access and browsers?
Why this utterly bizarre situation with wireless access and browsers? [more inside]
Plasma Perception Problems. Prescriptions?
I have a 46" inch plasma (panasonic). Viera TH-46pz80u. When I play movies they are slightly squashed (as is some programming). These movies when shown on T.V. in WS, display normal proportions. What gives? [more inside]
put the cholesterol back in my cookies.
What's a substitute for egg substitute? Eggs right? [more inside]
posted by silkygreenbelly at 8:18 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by silkygreenbelly at 8:18 PM PST - 11 comments
Dating Metadata?
I'm a playa. Well, not really. But how do I keep track of people I talk to from dating sites - what IM client do I need? [more inside]
Cubase + (??) = Instant multi-track magic!
EmergencyRecordingFilter: What are my options for a reasonably-priced, Cubase-friendly, fully multitrack-enabled control surface right now? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 8:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mykescipark at 8:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Want to move, feeling trapped
Help, need relationship/life advice... I'm staying at home for the time being to help out my family instead of jetting off to another city to be with my boyfriend. Target move date is in January but we're both getting insanely antsy and we have the same conversation every day about me just going there NAO. My question is about what I should do, cause I really have no idea. Stupid details follow. [more inside]
Protect My Yard Sign
I am having trouble with some kids stealing my political yard signs. Four are gone so far, although they are only targeting the presidential signs not the down ticket races. The signs are on my property near the street (~6-10ft from the road).
Is there a particular substance that would maintain the cleanliness of the signs, cause immediate distress to anyone touching the signs, and not permanently harm them? [more inside]
Low Key Big Day (or, please save our sanity in wedding planning)
Group cabin/house rental in a lovely location in the DC/Maryland/Virginia area? Seeking beautiful spot that can host a celebration for around 70 people and (maybe) provide sleeping accommodations for some of them? State parks, beach rentals, lodges, summer camps all welcome. [more inside]
This coffee tastes positively Parman!
I need to be famous for other things. So I would like to make my own blend of coffee. At home and cheaply how can I get started? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by parmanparman at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
What's the best wind-up alarm clock for under $100?
I prefer wind-up clocks to digital. I find their tone to be more pleasant. My main problem is finding an accurate one. All the ones I've seen have two problems. [more inside]
posted by snookums at 6:32 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by snookums at 6:32 PM PST - 5 comments
Rotating 'tween' frames
ImageReady / Photoshop doesn't let you 'tween' a rotation. Any software that does? [more inside]
posted by Jezztek at 5:57 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jezztek at 5:57 PM PST - 4 comments
Sibling Rivalry
Have you regretted cutting off your siblings? [more inside]
posted by rglass at 5:47 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by rglass at 5:47 PM PST - 40 comments
Want to knowif certain things about igoogle be changed?
Igoogle questions? Can you and how do you remove the iGoogle Developer sandbox? Also can you Remove some and add some links to the top of igoogle ? [more inside]
Nokia 6300 firmware update problem
A firmware update has broken my Nokia 6300. Do I have any options other than taking it for repair? [more inside]
Can a future debt accure interest retrospectively?
I did my Australian taxes late. I'm now being charged a general interest charge on a $7.5k Higher Education Debt that didn't exist at the time. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
Cartoon and comics major programs
Are there any US colleges or universities that offer majors in comics and cartooning (the traditional 2D variety, not 3D animation)?
posted by zainsubani at 4:17 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by zainsubani at 4:17 PM PST - 19 comments
can girls get friend-zoned?
I'm a girl. How to get out of the friend zone with a guy? [more inside]
Zero to Caltech in four years
Today, I have an MS in sociology from a state school. Four years from now, I'd like to be starting at a high-quality social science PhD program. How do I get there? [more inside]
Hell is Facebook popups.
Please help me with popups on my computer. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger at 3:51 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by triggerfinger at 3:51 PM PST - 14 comments
Where to find Harney & Son cinnamon tea in south Florida?
Where can I drink Harney & Sons cinnamon spice tea in the south Florida area? (Broward vicinity) [more inside]
Help me find the easiest way to share videos with a small private group of people.
I am making a DVD with 20 bands playing 3 songs each. I want the bands to see their footage before I send the finished product to a duplicator. Should I use a videohosting site or use my own shared hosting account? [more inside]
posted by keepmathy at 1:31 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by keepmathy at 1:31 PM PST - 3 comments
How to address recurring doubts about a long-term relationship
In serious, long-term relationships, how have you dealt with nagging doubts? How have you sorted through those doubts and then either set them aside and committed yourself, or decided to end things? [more inside]
I'm not sure about contractions
[EnglishFilter] Why can I answer with I'm rather than I am? It was a random though that was going through my head but why can't we answer questions with a simple "I'm" e.g. Are you going to come with us to the cinema? I am. [more inside]
Lovely religious music for this atheist?
I was raised in two churches with strong musical traditions. I'm no longer religious, but I still have a deep love of hymns, especially a capella hymns. I want to make a CD featuring some lovely religious music. One song I've found that typifies what I'm after is Hayley Westenra's version of "Whispering Hope". Can you suggest other songs of this kind? (They don't need to be a capella, but lugubrious Mormon Tabernacle Choir stuff generally bores me.) Pop is okay, as long as it's pretty. iTunes availability preferred.
I wanna drive fast too!
How would one become a professional race car driver, specifically NHRA? [more inside]
Cat's in the cradle
My dad was an insecure, unlikeable jerk (to me at least) who clearly did not like his children. I have become an insecure, unlikeable jerk (to me at least). Am I doomed to have the same, terrible relationship with my future kids as well? [more inside]
How to stop iPod nano time from changing when syncing with iTunes?
My iPod nano clock resets to a different time whenever I sync it with iTunes. How can I prevent this? [more inside]
What's the coolest thing you've gotten in the last half-year?
I'm looking to update my birthday wishlist and need some specific inspiration from a broad spectrum of people-types. What's the coolest thing you have bought or been given in the last 6 months that cost between $10 and $200?
posted by davebug at 11:02 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by davebug at 11:02 AM PST - 32 comments
Help with Money
Two years ago, when the DJIA was at 11,200, I thought the market was approaching its peak, and I moved money from an index stock fund to government bonds. For the next two years, I kicked myself as the market hit 14,000. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind at 11:00 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by CollectiveMind at 11:00 AM PST - 16 comments
Shop Vac air-powered carpet beater?
Does anyone have experience with an air-powered carpet beater with a Shop Vac? [more inside]
Or perhaps I should just butt out
How can I help my guy friends to meet nice women? [more inside]
posted by universal_qlc at 10:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by universal_qlc at 10:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Help me identify the cause of my sudden, excruciating neck pain.
Help me identify the cause of my sudden, excruciating neck pain. [more inside]
Multiple Users, Mail & IMAP
At my work, multiple users access a single IMAP account via webmail. Is there any way I can configure my Mail.app so I can use this account without altering the mailbox on the server? I'd like to delete and move messages about on Mail while leaving the emails as they are for everyone else. Thanks!
posted by einekleine at 10:38 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by einekleine at 10:38 AM PST - 2 comments
What is there to do in Pforzheim?
What is there to do in Pforzheim, Germany? [more inside]
Money to burn?
Films like 'Helvetica'?
I've just finished watching the wonderful documentary, 'Helvetica.' Can anyone recommend any similar films? Design and type stuff that would be accessible to non-designers. Other things I've seen recently that strike me as similar in tone and content are 'Sketches of Frank Gehry' and 'Rivers and Tides,' a fine documentary about sculptor Andy Goldsworthy.
posted by m4nju at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by m4nju at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
How to connect Windows XP clients to Mac OS X 10.4.11
Windows Server crashed. Need to create an emergency server on a Mac, for Windows clients. How do we do this? [more inside]
Single word forum comments: Why?
Why do people leave inane comments on forums? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 8:17 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by mpls2 at 8:17 AM PST - 34 comments
What is mediation?
Please help me to understand and maybe learn mediation/alternative dispute resolution. [more inside]
Timeframe for looking for an apartment in Philadelphia?
How much of a lead time is required to lease an apartment in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by chengjih at 7:36 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by chengjih at 7:36 AM PST - 5 comments
What is a good no-effort online weekly meal planner?
I am looking for a meal planner online, or downloadable (preferably for Mac or iPhone) that will give me an aggregated shopping list and recipes for the week. [more inside]
posted by cprompt at 7:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cprompt at 7:30 AM PST - 4 comments
What software can make measurements in my pictures?
Is there any good free software for putting a coordinate system on an image and extracting positions of objects? [more inside]
Is canned air safe for use on food?
Is it safe to clean the loose dirt off mushrooms using canned air? I came up with this idea the other night, and it works very well, but canned air is a different gas than compressed air.
posted by kalneva at 7:18 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by kalneva at 7:18 AM PST - 12 comments
What's up with the funky syntax used by television reporters?
Extra! Extra! The verb "to be" missing from TV newscasts!
Anchors and TV reporters omitting "to be," often favor using participles instead.
Why? [more inside]
Pee related question SFW!
Why do I constantly need to pee? For the past three weeks, I've needed to pee even though there's often very little quantity when I do pee. [more inside]
Company and conversation, but nothing else?
Do female escorts who aren't expected to have sex with clients exist? [more inside]
What proportion of couples in relationships shower alone versus together?
Couples: do you shower alone, or together? [more inside]
A to B via Z
Can anyone direct me to some good sources of algorithms or tutorials that will help me to creater something somewhat more complex than a 2D particle system? [more inside]
Tonkotsu Ramen search: calling all London ramen fans!
Ramen Filter: I live in London. I desperately crave tonkotsu ramen, the pork-based variety popular in Japan's Kyushu region (sometimes known as Hakata ramen). I have found NOWHERE in the UK that makes or sells it. Have I missed somewhere? Is there anywhere online I can buy Tonkotsu soup stock? Help! [more inside]
posted by 0bvious at 3:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by 0bvious at 3:59 AM PST - 8 comments
I want to hear great commentary from directors or other people
What movies have great director's commentary? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 3:20 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by 0xFCAF at 3:20 AM PST - 40 comments
Orphan board, what game's it from?
What's it like in the Tunnel of Love?
You know the old Tunnel of Love fairground ride? What did one of those look like on the inside? [more inside]
Septum piercing aftercare confusion.
I just got my septum pierced and am confused about aftercare. [more inside]
posted by sherber at 1:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by sherber at 1:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Who is 14F1? What is device 2720?
My PCI Simple Communications Controller has bitten the dust. [more inside]
Where can I find a list of bulletin boards in San Jose?
Where can I find a list and/or map of "bulletin boards" in San Jose? More specifically, public posting boards where folks post a variety of commercial (and non-commercial) notices, such as "services for hire" and "room for rent" and so forth. [more inside]
Hoppin over to hip hop
Hip-hop filter: I recently fell in love with A Tribe Called Quest. Who else should I try out? [more inside]
October 11
Post-apocalypse in comic book form?
Comic Book Recommendation: What well-done series are like the Age of Apocalypse? (Whole-Earth holocaust featuring emotionally vulnerable resistance fighters/mutants/superheroes) [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 11:13 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 11:13 PM PST - 14 comments
Seeking a table for behind our couch to act as desk
Furniture filter: we are looking for a specific table for behind the couch that we saw in a vacation rental house years ago, but have still never seen something close enough for our purposes in a store, nor in on-line searches. I suspect we are just not looking in the right places, so I am prepared to feel stupid. Details within. [more inside]
posted by forthright at 8:46 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by forthright at 8:46 PM PST - 14 comments
heat pump vs. Vornados
Is it cheaper to run a full house heat pump during colder months, or use Vornado heaters to heat subsections of the house that we are in at the moment. [more inside]
Are Safeway organics really organic?
Safeway: regular brands and house brands out the wazoo. It says organic, but is it? [more inside]
posted by biwa-shu at 8:24 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by biwa-shu at 8:24 PM PST - 12 comments
Ideal Night in the Castro
Looking for an ideal night in the Castro for some gay friends visiting out of town. [more inside]
posted by mto at 7:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mto at 7:47 PM PST - 7 comments
I Wanna Do Bad Things With You
MusicFilter: Mrs. Billtron would like more music like the opening song from HBO's True Blood, "Bad Things" by Jace Everett. She likes the sound of Chris Isaak and Junior Brown, which are the closest things in our mp3 collection, but misses the spooky vampire and warewolve ambience of the theme song. Any suggestions? Suggestions should err on the side of New Orleans rather than Nashville, since she just got back from Louisiana and really misses it.
PS I am really enjoying reading Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale at the moment.
PS I am really enjoying reading Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale at the moment.
What to get kind of wedding gift should I, a very poor college student, give my coworker?
What to get kind of wedding gift should I, a very poor college student, give my coworker? [more inside]
posted by ad4pt at 7:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ad4pt at 7:27 PM PST - 15 comments
Camping in Hawaii
Camping recommendations for the Hawaii Big Island? [more inside]
San Jose. 6 hours. No car. What do you do? WHAT. DO. YOU. DO?
Potential six-hour downtime in San Jose, CA. Conditions apply... [more inside]
posted by gc at 7:04 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gc at 7:04 PM PST - 5 comments
Someone wants to pay me to do stuff! Only I'm not really sure how to go about it. Now what?
Someone wants to pay me to do stuff! Only I'm not really sure how to go about it. Now what? [more inside]
Help me understand my relationship with my wife...
A marriage, a love, a confusion. Please help me understand what is happening here... [more inside]
Does that make me crazy?
In the past few months, I have found myself occasionally going into uncontrollable outbursts of rage and violence. Oddly, other than that I find that I am a happy and satisfied person. Help? [more inside]
Ph.D. in Stressology
How can a Ph.D. student be less stressed and more enthusiastic? [more inside]
Amazon Simple Storage Servie: Base64-Encoding and Signature Generation Help
In working through a tutorial for Amazon's Simple Storage Service, I'm stuck on two steps. The first step is to base64-encode my policy file... and the second step is to generate a signature value (SHA-1 HMAC) with my Amazon Secret Access key as a password. Am I going about it correctly? [more inside]
posted by avoision at 6:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by avoision at 6:00 PM PST - 3 comments
Where's a good logic puzzle discussion forum?
I recently ran across a wonderful logic puzzle, but no solution was provided. I eventually worked out a complete solution myself, but it was rather ugly, and I would like to see if people smarter than me can come up with something more elegant. Are there any good Internet puzzle discussion forums floating around? [more inside]
posted by sappidus at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by sappidus at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
My fellow prisoners, send me to the big house!
For a project on prisons, I want to film in an abandoned prison. Where can I find abandoned prisons in a short drive from New York City? Short drive means ideally within two hours to keep costs down, but if there's something great further away, let me know. [more inside]
Is this phone "The one?"
Am I going to be completely disappointed in this phone? [more inside]
posted by Kimothy at 4:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Kimothy at 4:53 PM PST - 10 comments
TV or no TV...that is the question.
Will my old black and white battery operated television be defunct after the analog to digital switch? [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles at 4:37 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by NoraCharles at 4:37 PM PST - 4 comments
What website can print this book for me?
What online printing service could cheaply and quickly print a PDF document to paper, slap it in a 3-ring binder, and send it to me? [more inside]
Wind-up light that does not use a battery to store power?
Would a wind-up light that doesn't rely on charging a battery, but uses a clockwork mechanism to directly power a small generator which lights up an LED, be possible? [more inside]
posted by yesno at 3:16 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by yesno at 3:16 PM PST - 17 comments
Places to eat/coffee in Downtown Houston
What are some good coffee shops and lunch places in Downtown Houston? [more inside]
posted by abdulf at 2:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by abdulf at 2:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Sewing a dust-cover. No sewing experience. Looking for "good enough".
I need to make a dust-cover for a plotter (dimensions: 36" x 11" x 10"). I would like it to be: cheap, easy, functional. I have no sewing experience, but can follow directions. I am also open to other suggestions. More detailed information and questions follow. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj at 2:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj at 2:04 PM PST - 13 comments
You got history in my fonts! Well, you got fonts in my history!
Great energy is put into determining if a font used in a TV show or movie is historically appropriate. (Arial, an '80s font used in Mad Men, a show set in the '60s? Gadzooks!) But how does a designer make decisions in the opposite direction? If you've got a product set in the '60s, how do you know what font's to use? [more inside]
posted by ericc at 1:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ericc at 1:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me avoid laptop death!
My computer is flaking out on me (perhaps due to my NVIDIA driver?). I can't get it to a tech support place until Thanksgiving! Help! [more inside]
Thai to English translation needed for a car-parts website
I need help finding parts for a Honda City on a Thai website. Would appreciate it if someone could translate important bits for me :) [more inside]
Family friendly PS3 games
My girlfriend is in South America for the next few months. She is living in a house that is owned by her uncle who works for the Catholic Church. He has a wonderful HDTV and a PS3 sitting in his house but no games. Now he isn't there that often but her 14 year old cousin lives next door. What PS3 games would be appropriate for my girlfriend and her 14 year old female cousin that wouldn't create a potentially awkward scene if her Catholic Priest uncle found them? [more inside]
posted by aburd at 12:56 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by aburd at 12:56 PM PST - 18 comments
Lead to Cinematic Gold
Know any movies with alchemy? [more inside]
Alien Fruit Identifictation
My friend found this strange fruit somewhere in or around Oaxaca, Mexico. What is it?
posted by phrontist at 12:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by phrontist at 12:38 PM PST - 6 comments
What do I show on a bunch of projectors during this event?
This week an organization I work with is running a big, high energy (iPhone and Wii giveaways, the whole 9 yards) event geared towards high-school students. I'm tasked with organizing some of the creative/design aspects of it, but I've hit a few dead ends, specifically in the area of what I would call ambient video. [more inside]
Got any advice for trading Futures?
MarketFilter: Got any advice for trading Futures? Help a newbie! [more inside]
What to do about an old doorbell?
Miss Pettigrew, where are you?
The apartment in which the action of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is an amazing Deco spread to die for. I'd like to find out whether it was a real apartment or house, and if so, learn more about it, but IMDB can only take me so far. Ideas?
Could someone help me to fix an old TV ?
I've just inherited an old Hitachi crt TV (15 years old). Since I've turned it on, it has never ceased to make an annoying humming. I thought it came through the speakers, and then realized that the noise was the same even if the sound was turned off. The noise is distinctively louder when the image is bright, and softer when the image is dark. I gather there's a problem with the tube energy supply, but after this point, there could be lions, dragons or monsters behind the tube, it's terra incognita. So could someone provide me with an explanation and some easy instructions to solve the problem ? Thanks !
posted by nicolin at 10:52 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nicolin at 10:52 AM PST - 13 comments
Which drive imaging utility creates files with the extensions 'dig' and 'bt'?
Which drive imaging utility creates files with the extensions 'dig' and 'bt'? [more inside]
posted by naveed at 9:24 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by naveed at 9:24 AM PST - 3 comments
What resources do you guys recommend on learning to BASH script, and also learn from other peoples code?
What resources do you guys recommend on learning to BASH script, and also learn from other peoples code? [more inside]
Who are the online rare porn dealers?
Need help locating a traumatizing porn I watched. [more inside]
posted by Hesychia at 8:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Hesychia at 8:59 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I get around this minor Letter of Rec issue?
Letter of Recommendation Filter: Professor said yes, but it's more complicated than that. [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb at 8:25 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dancinglamb at 8:25 AM PST - 15 comments
Decorating filter: Windows, doorways, and no talent
I'm moving into a new home soon and, sadly, I have absolutely no interior decorating talent whatsoever. I've managed to get by most of my adult life by snagging ideas from magazines and tv shows, but two things about my new house have me stumped. Here's where you come in... [more inside]
Dishing up mosquito larvae
Can anyone recommend a dish rack/water catcher combo that will drain into the sink? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:16 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:16 AM PST - 16 comments
Teacher Next Door HUD Program
To all the teachers out there: Have you participated in, or have any experience in the "Teacher Next Door FHA" Program? How does it work? [more inside]
Effects of duloxetine
Information about starting to take duloxetine (Cymbalta, Yentreve). [more inside]
Timeline Charts on Steroids
I am tasked with preparing a multi-category, filterable timeline as a work project. I think Access is probably the best way to do this, but I need some help with the mechanics, or suggestions on where to find a template. [more inside]
Where to buy great maple syrup online?
Where to buy great maple syrup online? [more inside]
Is my Sigma lens dead?
How do I convince my racist and ignorant grandmother to vote for Obama?
How do I convince my grandmother to vote for Obama? Oh, and the reason why she won't vote for him is because of his race. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 6:01 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by hazyspring at 6:01 AM PST - 53 comments
How can my boyfriend finish college so he can go to grad school?
My boyfriend just revealed that he left college four classes short (~1 semester's worth of work) of a Bachelor's degree. He is now interested in a master's program. What options does he have? [more inside]
Los Angeles family therapist?
Family/Relationship Therapist in Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area recommendations? [more inside]
What do the numbers in this manga refer to?
In the manga Black & White (Tekkon Kinkreet) by Taiyo Matsumoto what is the significance of the "96" shirt worn by Black and the "46" shirt worn by White? [more inside]
posted by mumblelard at 3:55 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mumblelard at 3:55 AM PST - 3 comments
October 10
Possible strained armpit muscle--looking for advice on care/diagnosis/prognosis and other options
I'm a 26 yr old male and suspect I have strained my right teres major muscle. Is it worth seeing a general practitioner/family doctor first (I suspect they will just toss me painkillers and tell me about R.I.C.E.)? If not a GP, what are ways I can find somebody in sports medicine or physical therapy (do they have hundred dollar new patient processing fees, etc too?) apart from references from acquaintances?
Also, any relevant suggestions on what else I can do are also greatly appreciated. I am relatively inexperienced with dealing with doctors/doctor's offices but am interested in how I can become a more informed patient. [more inside]
Seattle style in an NYC Apartment?
Help my NYC apartment feel more like a Seattle home. [more inside]
Old car crashed + next car purchased + insurance office closed for the weekend = magical amnesty?
Canadian Auto Insurance Question: Nebulous limbo time between vehicles edition.
"Everybody Knows" that there is a 14 day grace period to get your papers sorted out. Is there? [more inside]
posted by Acari at 11:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Acari at 11:24 PM PST - 7 comments
MetaCatFilter
Dehydration, lethargy, and horrible bad breath in a six year old cat. What are the potential problems [more inside]
A Good Vlog
I'm looking for a good vlog to follow. Preferably something that is fairly accessible and updates regularly. [more inside]
A boost at the polls from jōō'lə-rē?
I'm looking for historical examples of shibboleths used in electoral politics. Got any examples? [more inside]
posted by dkg at 9:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dkg at 9:48 PM PST - 8 comments
I, the accidental paparazzo: the celebrity I shot at Central Park wants to use my pictures
I, the accidental paparazzo: the celebrity I shot at Central Park wants to use my pictures. Do I negotiate some financial compensation or just sign the release in exchange for having my name on the photo credits? [more inside]
posted by AnyGuelmann at 9:46 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by AnyGuelmann at 9:46 PM PST - 20 comments
How to cross-cite Westlaw and LEXIS cases?
Is there a way to cross-reference the unique identifier of an unpublished case available on one electronic database to which you are subscribed (Westlaw, LEXIS, etc.) with its unique cite on one of the other electronic databases to which you are unsubscribed? [more inside]
posted by resurrexit at 9:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by resurrexit at 9:19 PM PST - 5 comments
Re-apply to a previously declined job?
[Job Advice Filter] I applied and interviewed for an out-of-state job 8 months ago. Eventually I was offered the position, but I declined due to life circumstances that arose at the time. That same position is still open, and I'm interested. How should I proceed? [more inside]
No Broadband
I have an Everex Stepnote, it came with linux os. I did not like the linux so i put windows xp on it. now i have no wlan connection or audio. i know it's a shitty computer but i need these basic functions. does anyone have any ideas on how to reaquire my wireless broadband? thanks
Is Tequila Jungle 21+?
Lubbock, TX Filter: Info. about Tequila Jungle? [more inside]
ACLU is to the Constitution as ________ is to Economics?
ACLU is to the Constitution as ________ is to Economics? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by doppleradar at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Where do I find a sauna in Houston, TX?
Where do I find a sauna in Houston, TX?
After living in Berlin for a bit over a year, I'm living now in Houston and looking for a place to go with friends to sit and relax in a sauna. Is there a place to go that'll have a 185-210+ degree sauna? Which are the best for groups, etc? (So far all I've found are gyms- and even those segregate by sex... which defeats the purpose of going with a group of friends).
Help me avoid reloading my Vostro 1700 XP image!!!!
Both latest IE and Firefox are hanging. I get the following two errors in Event Viewer Application Log:
1. Application Hang
Hanging application firefox.exe, version 1.9.0.3188, hang module hungapp, version 0.0.0.0, hang address 0x00000000.
2. Fault bucket 943649184.
I've run chkdsk...defrag...Dell diagnostics on memory and system. Nothing is jumping out. I've even run Ccleaner, nothing fixes this issue.
My google-fu is failing me...
Any ideas?
Seeking recommendations for US health spa
Can you recommend a health spa in the US for a one-week getaway, especially one you've been to personally? [more inside]
Coffee taste out of plastic?
Coffee taste stain? My travel mug's lid is plastic, and has picked up the taste of old, bad coffee (from, no doubt, the new good coffee I drink each morning). How do I get it out? [more inside]
Application to volunteer in Africa.
How might I help a friend in applying to volunteer for a charity that runs community projects in Mozambique? [more inside]
posted by electricinca at 6:01 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by electricinca at 6:01 PM PST - 2 comments
Horseback riding for big kids
I want to take horseback riding lessons. I'm 24 years old. Oxymoronic? Details follow. [more inside]
posted by Meifa at 5:43 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Meifa at 5:43 PM PST - 15 comments
How did I get logged in on to another person´s fastcupid.com account?
How did I get logged in on to another person´s fastcupid.com account? [more inside]
Can you find Night Owl, by Bobby Loveless?
Where can I find a digital copy of Bobby Loveless' 'Night Owl'? It's an old rock and roll tune (late fifties - early sixties) which was hugely popular in Louisiana (and throughout the Delta region). I have been looking for it on behalf of my father-in-law, who is a huge fan of this era's music? It's pretty obscure, I acknowledge.
posted by The Giant Squid at 4:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by The Giant Squid at 4:54 PM PST - 10 comments
What to get a 12 year old?
What should I get my niece for her 12th birthday? Weird family details inside. [more inside]
The Incredible Shringking Yogurt
Is the 8 oz. yogurt serving gone for good? [more inside]
posted by longsleeves at 4:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by longsleeves at 4:27 PM PST - 15 comments
Free Speech!
Mass E-Mail Etiquette Filter: If you send out a mass email espousing your political views on a proposition slated for the next ballot, and somebody else replies to all with a different view, can you be annoyed with them? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq at 4:16 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by GIRLesq at 4:16 PM PST - 28 comments
What does someone who wants to be an entrepreneur do after college?
I am trying to figure out what do with my life after college for money and in general. I have a couple ideas like remote tech support and web development, please give me your wise advice (very long explanation) [more inside]
Best Bang for the Buck in an Inexpensive Digital Video Camera
Best bang for the buck in an inexpensive digital video camera? [more inside]
can me talk pretty one day?
How can I improve the quality / listenability of my speaking voice? (for podcasts, namely, but in general works too) [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita at 3:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by NikitaNikita at 3:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Where to invest during a financial meltdown?
I recently inherited about $100k. I'm pretty dumbfounded. This is the largest amount of money I will probably ever have to figure out what do with, so I want to be safe and smart and invest in the long term. I have no debts. I'm 30 years old and single. I know no one has a crystal ball, but what are your best guesses for what I should do with this money in light of our current financial meltdown? (I haven't even deposited the check yet... my bank is Wamu and I wasn't sure if it would fold).
Paralyzed With Resentment
How can I stop thinking about my father's bigotry, hatred, and intolerance? [more inside]
Elderhostel for 30-somethings?
I am searching for the perfect vacation that combines a relaxing, beautiful setting, good food, interesting people, and some kind of learning experience. Basically, Elderhostel for thirty-somethings, or summer camp for adults. [more inside]
Is my solar hot water system overheating?
I have an evacuated tube split-system solar hot water system. The pump that circulates water between the storage tank and heat exchanger on the roof, has broken and can't be fixed until after the weekend. The question is, won't the evacuated tubes be damaged in the meantime, as no water is circulating through them to remove the heat? I imagine the effect must be like running a car with no radiator fluid.
posted by singingfish at 2:11 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by singingfish at 2:11 PM PST - 3 comments
Youth Passions Research in Montreal
If you had one year to dedicate yourself to researching how young people's passions and interests can be supported and encouraged, what would you do? Bonus points for Montreal-related responses. [more inside]
I need a plan of attack for Fleet Week in San Francisco.
I need a plan of attack for Fleet Week in San Francisco. Where is the best place / least crowded place to see the airshow? Where should I park or should I take the BART/Caltrain in? [more inside]
Could my new Airport Extreme be causing weird sounds on my TV?
Could my new Airport Extreme be causing weird sounds on my TV? [more inside]
Ancient Minneapolis drinking history
Anybody have a clue what the "Whale of a Drink" at the long-gone Moby Dick's bar in downtown Minneapolis was? was it a cocktail? Or did they just mean that you would get super, super drunk there, which I've heard was true. If it was a drink, anyone have a clue what the hell it was?
posted by Astro Zombie at 1:35 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 1:35 PM PST - 8 comments
EI and sickness leave info needed, please help!
EI and sickness leave info needed, please help! [more inside]
posted by grippycat at 1:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by grippycat at 1:28 PM PST - 8 comments
What's the least amount of coverage I need to drive a rental car legally?
What's the least amount of insurance coverage I need to drive a rental car legally? Presently, I have no auto insurance and would like to rent a car without getting suckered into paying for coverage that I don't need simple because the sales agent recommends it.
Cheap and legal are the keywords here. [more inside]
posted by nikkorizz at 1:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nikkorizz at 1:08 PM PST - 10 comments
Angel: base miles Devil:CYCLOCROSS who should I listen to?
The angel sitting on my right shoulder calmly says "base miles base miles base miles." The devil on my left screams CYCLOCROSS!! Can I keep both of them happy? [more inside]
posted by neilkod at 1:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by neilkod at 1:01 PM PST - 6 comments
Trace a call that can't be traced?
What can I possible do about someone that is repeatedly calling my place of employment and hanging up? [more inside]
Wifi is Voodoo…and someone's sticking pins in my doll.
My Dad's network is driving me crazy. How can the current situation be possible? [more inside]
posted by dinger at 12:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by dinger at 12:58 PM PST - 11 comments
Ordained for Colorado?
I need to be quickie-ordained to perform a Christian wedding in Colorado. I've found all the various ordination websites, but searching past threads on MeFi has uncovered people saying, "I got ordained by so-and-so but it turns out they weren't recognized in Texas, so I had to get ordained by such-and-such." So can anyone speak to their experience doing this in Colorado? FWIW, I'm a Wisconsin resident.
Anyone know of a movie about a social worker who pretends to be homeless?
I've got some sketchy details about a movie I'm looking for & I'm hoping it will sound familar to someone here. The movie is about a young social worker who is working in a homeless shelter. To learn more about being homeless, the SWer pretends to be homeless herself and befriends a homeless woman. The homeless woman gets very angry when she finds out that her friend is actually a social worker & is not homeless. It may have been a Lifetime movie or something as equally cheesy. Any ideas?
posted by whatideserve at 12:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by whatideserve at 12:50 PM PST - 4 comments
Question about how ordering services work in department stores or one in particular.
Question about how ordering services work in department stores or one in particular. [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 12:37 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 12:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me find a shot-by-shot analysis of famous movie scenes.
Help me find some shot-by-shot breakdowns and analysis of famous movie scenes, with examples of the shots! [more inside]
Looking for a Wordpress tagging plugin.
Searching for a Wordpress tagging plugin that will work like the tag search functions work here on MeFi or on del.icio.us. [more inside]
Why does my spine hurt when I'm hungover?
My spine hurts when I'm hungover. [more inside]
How to get rid of lots of yard waste?
I have a bunch of limbs and vines that I need to get rid of - probably a whole dump truck full. What's the most environmentally friendly way to get rid of them? [more inside]
bear market investing
What are the issues to consider when buying a bear market or market neutral ETF or mutual fund? What are the various strategies these guys employ? [more inside]
Help! In AT&T telephone Hell
Help, I'm looking for an option to AT&T residential landline service. [more inside]
posted by malhaley at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by malhaley at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
YouTube Embed
Hi, is there a way to post a video to YouTube but have it link back to the original posting site? And can I post a video and NOT make it available for embedding? Thanks,
posted by etaoin at 11:32 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by etaoin at 11:32 AM PST - 6 comments
Water-based paint marker on my cast, yea or nay?
Water-based paint marker on a fiberglass arm cast? [more inside]
posted by dondiego87 at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dondiego87 at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
How can you embarass a teenager who is sneaking out at night?
How can you embarass a teenager who is sneaking out at night? A friend of mine (how cliche) has a daughter who is indulging in some early teen hijinks by sneaking out and basically getting into trouble. None of her actions are illegal or really THAT bad, but still the parents can't condone it. They've tried everything, taking her phone away, grounding her, taking her television, internet, away...nothing. It seems she feeds on that kind of resistance. So he's ready to try a new tactic. [more inside]
Where can I park my car near a DC metro stop for the next few days?
Where can I park my car near a DC metro stop for the next few days? [more inside]
posted by medpt at 11:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by medpt at 11:18 AM PST - 9 comments
Magic Mirror, 2009
Forget "widescreen": I need a ROUND LCD or other display. [more inside]
ING Vs. Royal Bank
CanadaFinanceFilter: We have money in an ING account, because it offers a better rate than Royal Bank. Given the financial world's upheaval of late, would our money be safer in our Royal Bank account?
posted by Bearman at 11:06 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Bearman at 11:06 AM PST - 4 comments
Help Us Hike!
Where can I hike and camp this Saturday and Sunday, within 2-3 hours or so of NY and accesible by public transport? [more inside]
posted by thegreatfleecircus at 11:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by thegreatfleecircus at 11:03 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I get that Cobra Snake look in my photos?
I want to start taking party pictures with the Cobra Snake aesthetic. I don't own a dSLR so I will be buying into the body/lens system. It looks like Cobra Snake uses a Canon with a speed light with some sort of fisheye lens? Anything else unique about his setup or is it as simple as it looks? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 10:50 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by geoff. at 10:50 AM PST - 23 comments
ancient chinese
This is an ancient chinese inscription on an antique vase... thousands of years old. Can anyone translate it or let us know what kind of dragon this is or if it realates to any story... anything would help. Thanks your help is greatly appreciated [more inside]
How do people climb the ranks working for a casino?
How do people climb the ranks working for a casino? [more inside]
How do you say "I'm abandoning a sinking ship"?
I am looking for a new job because my company's on the rocks. How candid should I be in interviews about my reasons for leaving? [more inside]
How to record webcam video in OS X (w/o iSight)
How can I record video with my (no iSight) webcam in OS X? [more inside]
How can I get rid of a stutter (on a computer)?
All audio on my Windows XP machine stutters. Not constantly, but enough to make listening to music or watching movies annoying. YouTube videos, iTunes tracks - anything. Even if I give priority to those applications. I'm on a Windows XP machine with a 3.2 ghz Pentium 4 and 1.50gb of RAM. Realtek HD drivers. I've tried everything on the Web and on AskMeFi but none of it has changed the stutter yet. So I'm opening this up for debate.
Looking for movie cliche
Just saw Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist. I feel like the storyline, (i.e. guy/girl is hung up on his/her good-looking-yet-lame ex, meets a smart cool new person, and ends up rejecting their old flame for said new love interest when old flame gets jealous / comes around too late), has been used plenty to the point of cliche. Problem is, I can't think of any examples! Can anyone give me some? Thanks!
Head, knee and toes fine; shoulders not so much.
My shoulders hold all of my stress. What can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 10:08 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by piratebowling at 10:08 AM PST - 17 comments
Computer virus that scanners aren't picking up?
I'm using Outlook 2007. It keeps trying to send spam emails! When I start it says that it has 980 messages to send, and once it's done one it'll say it's sent 1 of 981 etc and so on (this happens when I have it offline and let it run for a bit). I've run a few virus scanners and they've all come back saying it's clean. What's even more annoying is that my other computer has also started doing this. [more inside]
Gilded Age Scandals
Scandals Of the Last Century? Does anyone know of strange stories, remarkable escapes, unbelievable coincidences, and headline-grabbing scandals from about 1880-1905? [more inside]
posted by The Whelk at 9:30 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by The Whelk at 9:30 AM PST - 17 comments
Large Models
NameThisTechnologyFilter: Looking to get very large (10 - 14 ft. / 3 - 4.25 metres long; 10 inches / 25 centimeters dia.), lightweight 3D models made of my company's products. [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 9:19 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 9:19 AM PST - 3 comments
What is this little bump in my mouth?
Every now and then I get a tiny, non-painful bump in the back of my mouth, which feels a bit like a blister or pimple. What is it? [more inside]
No, it really is just a plant.
I'm an American living in Canada. I'd like to buy a plant from a store in Canada that is legal in Canada but not in the US. Will I get in trouble? [more inside]
Help me identify an obscure video game from the early 90s!
An old RTS game from the early 90s, took place in space. Controlled mother ship, collected blobs of stuff.
More info inside. [more inside]
posted by Tachoh at 9:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tachoh at 9:09 AM PST - 9 comments
Are these eggs safe to eat?
Should-I-Eat-This-Filter: I left a half-dozen eggs on the counter yesterday... [more inside]
posted by dubold at 9:02 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by dubold at 9:02 AM PST - 38 comments
Who else makes high quality 220-240V voltage regulators?
Electrical engineering / voltage regulatorfilter: I'm searching for manufacturer or vendor sources on high quality, 220V to 240V automatic voltage regulators. This is for use with telecommunications/GSM/ISP equipment in the third world. Any other advice related to the subject will also be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
The incredible seeping floor
Seeping (almost weeping) water from the floor in my basement suites bathroom. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by edmcbride at 8:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by edmcbride at 8:54 AM PST - 9 comments
AUD to...what, exactly?
I´ll be doing some traveling soon, and since I´m in Australia, it seems expedient that I change my currency as soon as possible. What´s the best bet, Euros or USD? I´ll be leaving in about two months, and visting both Europe and the US.
How is my kitchen like the Internet?
Should I be getting a break on my rent because my kitchen pipes are clogged? [more inside]
elect me for president!
Where is the main link to the website that generates the fake commercial for write in president? It is like this one: [more inside]
posted by meeshell at 7:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by meeshell at 7:50 AM PST - 2 comments
Decent banana costumes in Sydney
Where's a good place to hire decent banana costumes for someone in Sydney, Australia? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 7:42 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by gttommy at 7:42 AM PST - 1 comment
how do i get tickets to the streets in munich next month?
i just want to see the streets!!! how do i get tickets in germany??? [more inside]
Something is just... off.
I'm completely confused about why this is bothering me so much. Can you help me figure it out? My wonderful adorable boyfriend of several years has recently begun a D&D campaign with his friends, and their typically evil characters go around murdering, stealing, and raping. Why oh why do I have no problems with the first two in games, but become incredibly frustrated when I hear about that third? [more inside]
Sata RAID controller in V64?
Stupid octagon window!
Octagon window ideas needed. Explanation inside [more inside]
posted by midwestguy at 6:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by midwestguy at 6:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Giants, Jets, Yankees, Mets, Knicks, Rangers, Liberty?
Conference-room-naming filter (since yall are so damn good at it). [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime at 6:45 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by allkindsoftime at 6:45 AM PST - 25 comments
Help me jump from gas to fire
How can I make shampoo out of soap bars?
There's this soap that I really like and leaves my hair glowing and feeling very clean. I would like to "melt" the soaps into a bottle so I can use it as proper shampoo, especially when I go to the gym. Does anyone know how this can be done?
posted by uauage at 6:34 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by uauage at 6:34 AM PST - 10 comments
cross platform shared address book
What is the best / easiest shared cross platform shared address book solution out there? [more inside]
Party On! The finer points of term life insurance policies
Life-Insurance-Filter (again): There have been some good threads in the past on understanding/buying life insurance, but I wanted to get a bit more specific this time around. [more inside]
posted by brandman at 6:24 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by brandman at 6:24 AM PST - 2 comments
Windows 2003 Forest Trust between partner companies?
Idiot-Check Filter: I work for a company that is starting to explore a much closer relationship with one of its partners. Both of these companies are running Active Directory domains on Windows 2003 with Exchange 2007 for messaging. Does it make sense to create a Forest Trust between our two companies over a VPN? [more inside]
posted by rocketpup at 6:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rocketpup at 6:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Calling all New Yorkers and Graphic Designers
Multi part question: MOVING TO NY....what should the starting salary of an entry level Graphic Designer be? What are some Design Studios / Agencies I should be looking into? Details Inside. (I could also use some NYC advice...) [more inside]
Controlling recording input with Audacity.
Controlling sound input when recording using Audacity for WinXP. [more inside]
working as volunteer lawyer for prisoners on death row
How can an Australian law student work in the USA (maybe California) for prisoners on death row? [more inside]
I need a German savings account
What's the best account for saving money in Germany? [more inside]
posted by cmonkey at 5:01 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by cmonkey at 5:01 AM PST - 6 comments
My family and I are looking for sechs
Our family will be travelling to Prague, Berlin and Munich later this month, with three days in Prague, four in Berlin and two in Munich. The kids are 6 and 4. Any suggestion for don't-miss Central Europe for families? We're flying in and out and will get between the cities by train; our travel and accommodation are booked.
posted by sagwalla at 3:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sagwalla at 3:58 AM PST - 6 comments
October 9
Once I "pop," I can't stop
What the hay?
Does CA's Proposition 8 infringe on the Bill of Rights?
If California's Proposition 8 passes, would churches who do perform same-sex marriages be able to appeal to the Supreme Court, arguing that their religious rights are being infringed? [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 9:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 9:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Safe water
Portuguese character set on Apache
I need to display Portuguese characters on a webpage, but when I upload the files to the Apache server, they stop displaying correctly. And, yes, I'm using UTF-8 encoding. [more inside]
posted by John Shaft at 9:00 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by John Shaft at 9:00 PM PST - 11 comments
[ethicsfilter] two of my friends are getting it on. one of them has herpes. should I tell the other?
[ethicsfilter] two of my friends are getting it on. one of them has herpes. should I tell the other? [more inside]
Help me find an elegant stainless steel "pickle grabber"
Please help me find the elegant stainless equivalent of this electronics part-grabber. The food service versions are usually called "pickle grabbers" or "olive servers" or something like that. [more inside]
posted by chazlarson at 7:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by chazlarson at 7:46 PM PST - 2 comments
Thinking about returning an adopted dog--guilt! shame! I suck!
Returning an adopted rescue dog when the adoption just doesn't "take." Happened to anyone? How to handle? (Lengthy angsting and soul-searching within...) [more inside]
USB help requested.
Windows Vista or XP, Kingston USB drive. I can save a text file to the USB, but not .doc or .jpeg - I am informed "cannot create file or directory". USB is not full and not damaged (as far as I can tell). Suggestions enthusiastically welcomed.
posted by Neiltupper at 7:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Neiltupper at 7:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Coordinating cellists is somewhat like herding cats...
Costume Filter: Help me dress the cello section! [more inside]
Help My Wife Snore Less And Sleep Better?
Help my very pregnant wife breathe (and sleep) again (more inside) [more inside]
Move me!
Book-filter (again)!
I just read Markus Zuzak's "The Book Thief" and loved it and loved being moved by it. Give me more books that do the same. [more inside]
posted by robotot at 7:16 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by robotot at 7:16 PM PST - 15 comments
Need ideas for a da
In between Milwaukee and Chicago. Friend and I want to hang out tomorrow (10-10-08) in one or the other. Any cool idea's for something to do.
I want to recycle and be secure!
iMac G5--how do I wipe the drive prior to recycling? [more inside]
posted by 6:1 at 6:33 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by 6:1 at 6:33 PM PST - 13 comments
Drinking water in one half of the day- bad or okay?
Is clumping one's H2O intake into one half of the day okay? I'm busy and constantly on the move until about 5 in the evening, and don't really have time to drink water. I still get my 64oz in, usually between 5pm and 11pm. Is this style of water intake detrimental?
posted by thatbrunette at 6:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by thatbrunette at 6:30 PM PST - 8 comments
Camera Ready
I have: A great camera (Nikon D700), a great printer (Epson 3800), a good eye for urban travel photos (a recent local gallery showing). I don't have: A decent website or any pictures on Flickr, a photography network of any kind.
My objective is to supplement my current income with income from photography. What's my next step?
Temple of pancakes
Does anyone remember a comedian doing a bit about how his accountant's office was an old Ihop and he wanted to ask his accountant for pancakes? he called the Ihop the Temple of Pancakes and he kept saying "and some pancakes...." [more inside]
posted by mad_little_monkey at 6:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mad_little_monkey at 6:13 PM PST - 6 comments
What can we do with inherited shares of stock in a non publicly traded LLC?
My wife was gifted shares in a now deceased relative's two limited liability corporations. What should/can we do with them? What are our rights? What questions should we be asking? [more inside]
How to change the brightness on a Varian SpectrAA 55
Chemist-Filter: I am an analytical chemist working for a company that specializes in leaching semi-precious metals out of waste material. The display on our Varian AA (atomic absorption) Spectroscope is too dark. Can it be fixed without calling in our repair/maintenance technician? All information is appreciated. [more inside]
Help me change my poop cycle!
How do I change my poop cycle? I used to poop every day when I woke up (6am ish) and I would usually be good until the next morning. Then I went out of the country, changed time zones, all that stuff, and now I'm back. I've been back for about 2 months but for some reason now I poop every day at about 5pm. How do I alter my cycle to poop when I want to?!
Should I help my insurance company subrogate?
Should I help my health insurance company pursue subrogation? Is not helping letting sleeping dogs lie? [more inside]
YNPN, Y or N?
I'm thinking of starting a Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) chapter in my city. Has anyone ever joined or started a chapter? What is the organization like?
Before I duct tape it back together...
How can I stick a control panel back on a slow cooker that gets hot? [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by slightlybewildered at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me make sure my vote counts!
I just found out that I am listed as an "active" registered voter in two Pennsylvania counties -- may I vote in either one of those counties in November? [more inside]
Help me sound like the perfect applicant to schools of public health
I am an anthropology senior, and I'm applying to various schools of public health. How do I make my graduate school application the perfect application? [more inside]
posted by palindromic at 4:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by palindromic at 4:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me understand how to top up my PAYG account.
Idiot-Cellphone-Filter: Oh God, oh God, I do not understand your UK cellphone-topping up technology. I just got a UK cellphone (with Orange) and I do not understand how to get money into it. (Waving 5 quid in front of it while shrieking "make my balance go up", strangely, does not work.) [more inside]
posted by kalimac at 4:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kalimac at 4:11 PM PST - 13 comments
Where can I buy a mail-order boojum tree?
Where can I buy a mail-order boojum tree? [more inside]
posted by Gneisskate at 4:09 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Gneisskate at 4:09 PM PST - 2 comments
Woodworking Final
I'm a not-too-handy college student who needs a final project for a required woodshop course. Suggestions? [more inside]
Financial crisis blog recommendations?
Recommend any financial crisis blogs written by people who are following all the relevant indicators, or by people involved in the finance industry, who are trying to make sense of the market and economy?
posted by vizsla at 3:21 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by vizsla at 3:21 PM PST - 12 comments
cars that fit surfboards?
List small cars that I'd be able to fit a surfboard (short) into. [more inside]
posted by low affect at 2:47 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by low affect at 2:47 PM PST - 15 comments
Buying Low?
Stock market investment filter: Buying opportunities? [more inside]
Give a Dog a Bone...hat.
I lost my favorite baseball cap over ten years ago on a trip to Europe. I've decided I want it back or a similar replacement. It was a bulldog head over crossed bones like a skull and crossbones. Does anyone know where it's from and, more important, where I can get another? [more inside]
Working in Europe?
Is it possible for me - as a Canadian - to obtain a work visa for a European country without returning home? [more inside]
What do I need to do before I reformat?
Any tips for reformatting a hard drive (Local Disk (C:) drive on a windows machine)? [more inside]
posted by whiskey point at 1:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by whiskey point at 1:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Recommendations for iTunes replacement software with excellent built-in podcast handling capabilities.
Looking for suggestions for a piece of software that I can use to manage my largish mp3 collection, edit tags for these files, use to transfer them to and fro from an iPod nano and which handles podcasts very well. [more inside]
How do I resurrect this iBook?
I've inherited an old clamshell iBook that freezes every time I try to boot from the install disc. How do I fix this? [more inside]
IT-based solutions to the energy/climate crisis
What are some ideas for addressing the climate/energy crisis that are based on information technology and logistics, rather than environmental science, per se? [more inside]
RSS reader optimized for Craigslist and Kijiji
Wanted, an RSS reader optimized for Craigslist and Kijiji. Willing to program myself, if necessary. [more inside]
Let sleeping cats lie?
Slimming in 20 days?
I need to slim up a little for a Halloween costume. How to reasonably get there? [more inside]
posted by Phyltre at 1:15 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Phyltre at 1:15 PM PST - 15 comments
Cheater Quilt Fabric? What?
I am making a toddler-blanket for Christmas, but I've managed to buy fabric that I don't know how to work with. I know, smart, right? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven at 1:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Medieval Maven at 1:01 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I use my teaching skills to help people?
In what ways can I use my recently-found software teaching skills to help people? [more inside]
What is my hard work really worth?
How much should I charge for a baby blanket I crocheted for an acquaintance? [more inside]
posted by purpletangerine at 12:28 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by purpletangerine at 12:28 PM PST - 21 comments
How many more bridesmaid's dresses should I expect to buy?
How many times do people typically make it to the "finalist" round before they land a job? [more inside]
FTP to shave minutes from my day
Free FTP software with 'watch folder' support... [more inside]
I don't want carpal tunnel, no I don't.
Distribution lists in Microsoft Entourage: Is there any way to import a distribution list from Outlook onto Entourage? [more inside]
Life insurance is up to date and my will is in place: I wanna ride!
I used to be a biker and I'm getting a hankering to ride again. But my wife is horrified at the thought. [more inside]
BMW Turbo type?
What brand/type of turbos does the BMW 335i/ix carry? [more inside]
Infertility or Infection?
green mucus during ovulation but pap smear comes out negative [more inside]
posted by marypj at 11:09 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by marypj at 11:09 AM PST - 5 comments
RF Position tracking?
Anyone know of a reliable way to quickly & accurately track position over a 200 foot range? I am trying to get a camera to follow a moving subject over medium range distances outdoors.I have seen several products on sparkfun that transmit/receive RF, but do not know if they will work for position tracking.
THANKS!
Does my Netgear router suck or is something else going on here?
Why is my brand new iMac (connecting to the internet wirelessly) having trouble staying connected when I download large files? [more inside]
posted by lbo at 10:58 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by lbo at 10:58 AM PST - 16 comments
You can lead a cat to water...
I have two energetic one-year-old cats who love to knock over their water dish. I've tried several different types (at first they had a standard ceramic dish, into which they'd drop their stuffed toys until the toys absorbed all of the water (and got extremely gross), so I switched to a water-cooler-style dish, with a jug on top that fills to a dish in the bottom. That worked for a few weeks, but now the just play with it until it tips over, leaving my rug wet and them thirsty. What can I do to keep them from doing this? Is there a better (but still inexpensive) cat-watering system?
help me move my tiki
Questions about TikiWiki and web hosting - how can I improve web resources for my grad program? [more inside]
Borrower seeks Lender (of costume ideas)
Costume Filter: I'm going as the subprime mortgage crisis this year. Need some help figuring how to pull this off. [more inside]
Preview isn't previewing pdfs properly
I'm having trouble viewing pdfs using Preview on my Mac (OS 10.4.11). Parts of the document don't show up. I usually have to close the file and reopen it several times before the entire document renders properly. Has anyone else had this problem, and were you able to fix it? And, if so, how? [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 10:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bluefly at 10:26 AM PST - 6 comments
What the heck is hanging?
What is the origin of the phrase "getting the hang" of something? What did it mean, originally, to "get the hang" of something?
posted by RedEmma at 9:49 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by RedEmma at 9:49 AM PST - 17 comments
i have a creative block. help me come up with a costume!
i need help coming up with a unique halloween costume. preferably a character from a movie... [more inside]
posted by slograffiti at 9:38 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by slograffiti at 9:38 AM PST - 26 comments
Need a Primer on Print Shops
What should I be looking for in a print shop? Any recommendations for print shops in the Greater Toronto / Hamilton area? Online print shops based in Canada (or with cheap shipping to Canada) would probably work too. [more inside]
A less Rude planisphere? (southern hemisphere)
What planisphere would you recommend for 15 degrees South latitude? [more inside]
posted by jet_silver at 9:22 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jet_silver at 9:22 AM PST - 3 comments
Ask not for whom the motor turns. It turns for thee!
How do you control the speed of a 3-phase AC induction motor? [more inside]
posted by spacewrench at 9:17 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by spacewrench at 9:17 AM PST - 2 comments
What's it like in the USCG?
I'm liberal, non-religious, college-educated, and I think I want to join the Coast Guard through the "Blue 21" direct-to-aviation officer's program. Am I crazy? Is this a viable option? Who can I talk to, other than recruiters? [more inside]
Translate Wayne Coyne to Latin.
Please help translate this quote to Latin: "We are not what we dream, we are what we do." [more inside]
posted by Cobalt at 8:48 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Cobalt at 8:48 AM PST - 24 comments
Cool Indoor pool
I am looking for hotel/inn with a great indoor pool within a couple hours from SMACK DAB (near Worcester) in the center of Massachusetts. [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 8:44 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by beccaj at 8:44 AM PST - 2 comments
What will my kitten need at the vet?
Found a kitten. How do I avoid spending $700 billion at the vet? [more inside]
I had ur email but I deleted it
I work remotely 100%. I am required to use Outlook Web Access for my corporate email. Is there any way to archive emails to my desktop? [more inside]
posted by catlet at 8:38 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by catlet at 8:38 AM PST - 12 comments
p vs. i - the heck?
IBM-Hardwre-FIlter - So it's a shot in the dark, but anyone in the know about IBM Power servers? Specifically differences between the P550 and i550 offerings? I've got a bit [more inside]
posted by niteHawk at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by niteHawk at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I clear my media backlog?
I'm drowning in a sea of media I have no time to consume - someone please throw me a lifeline [more inside]
posted by b.an.dekker at 7:21 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by b.an.dekker at 7:21 AM PST - 26 comments
Help me use my Laptop as a Wireless Router!
Help me turn my Laptop into a Router! [more inside]
posted by Master Gunner at 7:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Master Gunner at 7:19 AM PST - 8 comments
Collegial concern: going too far?
Collegial concern: going too far? One of our workmates is so grossly overweight that we're fearful for him. [more inside]
How do I get off work for an interview?
I being flown out for an interview on Friday the 17th. My current boss doesn't know I've been looking for another job. I need to ask for the time off without telling the truth, but there are a few complications. [more inside]
Bump on junk has me worried. Doctor?
I have a small. hard bump on my penis. Due to my circumstances, I would have an extremely hard time seeing a doctor. Help? [more inside]
When Intuitive = Bad
How do you search for a story in Google News when one of the parties involved in the story is a news outlet? [more inside]
posted by the latin mouse at 7:13 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by the latin mouse at 7:13 AM PST - 4 comments
I need to offer a 2MB file for download but can't afford bandwidth
I need to offer a 2MB file for download, but I can't afford to pay for the bandwidth. We're talking up to 100,000 individual downloads. What are my options? [more inside]
Second line's Dancing away
What's the song that has the lyric "The second line's dancing away"?
You can't look in it, you can't open it - why have it?
What's with the INTERNAL bedroom windows? [more inside]
posted by InfinateJane at 6:35 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by InfinateJane at 6:35 AM PST - 14 comments
Dammit, Jim, I'm a Writer, Not A Salesman!
I know how you write an article, I know how you write a short story, I know how you write a book. But how do you write a marketing plan? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
NOLA: Metairie Cemetery
I'm going to New Orelans next week, for the first time since 2001... [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham at 6:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 6:13 AM PST - 6 comments
Thin film on my laminate / hardwood floors, what gives?
There seems to be a film on our new floors. Is this due to improper cleaning of the last person here? Or can we clean it up? [more inside]
What makes an old movie sound like an old movie?
What makes an old movie sound like an old movie? I recently watched Young Frankenstein, and the sonic atmosphere of it was a (to me) convincing imitation of movies from the 30s. The tones of voices, timing of dialogue, even the silences, somehow. I can hear it but I can't explain what I'm hearing or how they might have accomplished this. Can you?
Help me drive through Europe
Need help with driving directions in Europe, from Zaragosa to Berlin. Any route-planning software or general advice for me? [more inside]
posted by creasy boy at 5:45 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by creasy boy at 5:45 AM PST - 11 comments
Loved Oldboy ... so what next?
I'm drawn to the Tartan Asia Extreme series ... so, which ones are really good? [more inside]
looking for warm winter boots
Looking for recommendations for warm waterproof boots in UK [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 4:03 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 4:03 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I compensate for sweat equity in a software startup?
How do I set up a fair system of compensation for people contributing sweat equity to a software startup? [more inside]
Help me choose a monitor
Help me a choose a widescreen monitor. The more I look, the more confused I get. Tell me what to do. Please. [more inside]
posted by rhymer at 3:48 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by rhymer at 3:48 AM PST - 21 comments
Does smoking give instruments cancer?
We know smoking is bad for people, but is it bad for synthesizers? While looking at classified ads for various bits of musical equipment (speakers, synths, samplers etc) I often see in the descriptions "all gear used in a 100% smoke-free environment". Does this actually matter? And how come nobody ever includes that in descriptions for secondhand electric guitars?
posted by awfurby at 12:45 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by awfurby at 12:45 AM PST - 13 comments
A good restaurant resource?
Does anyone know of a good resource for finding out, in detail, the amount of restaurants in my town? [more inside]
October 8
Oahu help!
Looking for Oahu travel advice.... [more inside]
How can I load (and sort) a really huge text file in Perl?
How do I load and then sort a really huge (94 MB) text file list of words? Perl runs out of memory trying to load all the lines-- before I have a chance to try to sort it. [more inside]
posted by kosmonaut at 10:06 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by kosmonaut at 10:06 PM PST - 25 comments
Should I go to Italy?
Is it a good time to plan a trip to Rome? [more inside]
Yet another headphone question
I'm looking for some great headphones and I'm lost in a vast sea of information. Help? [more inside]
Conditions/disorders which cause extreme short-sightedness (not necessarily myopia).
I am searching for conditions/disorders which cause extreme short-sightedness (not necessarily myopia). I have interest in a research topic that uses computers to assist partially blind people. [more inside]
How to use my laptop as a TV remote?
Is there an easy way to use my laptop's IR port to control my TV? [more inside]
Maintaining a NYC college's undergraduate literary blog
Deep breath: I am the online editor for a New York college's undergraduate literary journal's blog, and a complete beginner. I'm wondering about increasing net-presence, keeping the site timely, and making it vibrant. Very open to ideas. Hive mind? [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 8:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by omnigut at 8:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Randomly extinguishing light fixture
Why did my light fixture start turning off and on randomly? How do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by rouftop at 7:53 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rouftop at 7:53 PM PST - 8 comments
Not even Mommie Dearest...
Parents splitting up after 35 years -- maybe temporarily, but I'm betting on the long-term. They're both crazy, but my mom is C-R-A-Z-Y, and her poisonous attitude has now doomed this relationship for good. Our own relationship has always been strained, but how do I even begin to relate to her now? [more inside]
posted by Madamina at 7:51 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Madamina at 7:51 PM PST - 20 comments
USDA Prime Beef in Oahu?
Where can I buy USDA Prime beef in Honolulu? I know Costco carries it sometimes, but its not a regular item. Is there a butcher that carries it on a regular basis?
posted by Osmanthus at 7:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Osmanthus at 7:48 PM PST - 4 comments
The ULTIMATE rollercoaster.
I want to fly with the Blue Angels. How? [more inside]
54 year-old pot head
Discovering the local/underground art and music scene in Houston
Discovering the local/underground art and music scene in Houston [more inside]
Help me identify this short film.
Help me identify this short film. A man was having dinner in a big table when he notices the figure of an old lady through the shadows of the room next to where he was eating. Although there were more people with him he was the only one that saw her. When he finished he asks one of the servants if there was an old woman working in the house. He is told that indeed there was a lady with his description but that she had died earlier that day.
What are the rules of long-distance, we-met-online relationships when they transition into real life?
What are the rules of long-distance, we-met-online relationships when they transition into real life potential romance? [more inside]
Do I have to show my tax return to my employer?
Is it legal for my employer to ask for last year's tax return in order to verify my dependents for benefit purposes? [more inside]
Postcode ranges in Australia?
I am looking for a source on the internet that will give me ranges for postal codes in Australia for metro areas, eg, 3200-3500 is Melbourne where the range would include all suburbs generally agreed to be part of metro Melbourne. If they aren't really in a range, than a list of all the Melbourne metro postcodes would work. I feel like I have only found ranges by state but those include rural areas. Any help very appreciated. The cities are Sydney, Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
posted by jules1651 at 6:30 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jules1651 at 6:30 PM PST - 3 comments
What's the deal with: Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West?
What should I do with the DVD "Obsession: Radical Islam's War Against the West"? [more inside]
posted by cjorgensen at 6:20 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by cjorgensen at 6:20 PM PST - 36 comments
Wireless router recommendations for a home with PC and Mac
Setting up a wifi network for parents - PC and Mac - need current router recommendations [more inside]
posted by micawber at 5:59 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by micawber at 5:59 PM PST - 10 comments
Where can I find a Freudian lollipop?
Where can I find Sigmund Freud lollipops before Friday? [more inside]
Can I have a second LASIK surgery?
Discovered 16 year old daughter engaging in sex. How to handle the situation?
Came home early to find one of our teenage daughters half naked on the couch with a guy? How should we deal with this situation? [more inside]
What can I expect at my first Al-Anon meeting?
What can I expect at my first Al-Anon meeting? [more inside]
How can I lower my interest rates on my credit card and mortgage?
How can I lower my interest rates on my credit card and mortgage? [more inside]
Double-boil chicken stock?
Boiled some stock on Monday, stock sat out for 2 days. Can I salvage it? [more inside]
How do I get my blade home?
Long time listener, first time caller: Any globetrotting rowers or shipping pros out there? I need to transport a rowing oar overseas, and I don't want it damaged. I'm planning to check it on my flight as 'sports equipment', but any advice or alternate suggestions are welcome. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by iona at 5:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by iona at 5:06 PM PST - 9 comments
Aftermarket stereo in a 2006 Outback?
Can I install an aftermarket stereo into a 2006 Subaru Outback? [more inside]
posted by squishy at 4:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by squishy at 4:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Unintelligible status symbols?
What are those oval stickers with 2-3 capital letters in them? If the car is parked, I can get close enough to see that the letters are codes for different geographical locations, but you can't see that when you and the other car are on the road, so I don't quite get the concept. If I'm going to be envious, I need to be able to decode the things. Can anyone explain?
posted by acrasis at 4:31 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by acrasis at 4:31 PM PST - 38 comments
Finding the right laptop to use with Photoshop
My girlfriend needs a laptop with Photoshop to do her freelance design work on the road. She uses an iMac at home and is worried about compatibility. Must she continue using a Mac? Or can she use a more affordable pc laptop? [more inside]
How can I get a macro program to know when a streaming video ends?
I'm looking for a way for a macro program (RoboTask is the one I'm currently using) to tell whether or not a streaming video has completed playing. I think the best way to do this would be to monitor the current download rate to my PC, and when it drops to 0 kb/s for a second or longer, then trigger the video completion event. I have no idea how to do this, however. [more inside]
WHY DO YOU ALWAYS ASK ME ABOUT MY IDEAL DREAM JOB?
I've been going to a lot of job interviews, and the Human Resources people always like to throw in "What is your ideal dream job?" In the past I have slipped up on this trick question, by ACTUALLY ANSWERING IT and telling them what my ideal dream job is. Now I'm older and wiser, and I think I'm beginning to catch on. They want some kind of a neutral, politically-savvy, bland response. Right? [more inside]
How important can one little vent be?
Will anything bad happen if I put my bed over a floor vent? [more inside]
What can I do about the security of my previous employer's customers?
My previous employer was not the least bit concerned with the privacy of their customers' information. What can I do now? [more inside]
A good book for Final Cut Pro 5
What's the best handbook for guiding my Final Cut Pro 5.1 learning curve? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by philip-random at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
I need to find a CMS...
Awhile back I came across this hosted CMS. Unfortunately, I didn't bookmark the page and now I'm racking my brain and Googling everything I can think of to find it. All I can remember is that the page design was a black background with grey text. They had one page that listed every feature I believe in three columns. It was a huge list of features. You can customize the appearance of your site and it integrated with all sorts of other webservices. It offered stats packages and it also had some social networking features. I believe users could create blogs, it had forums, comments, profiles, etc. I'd really like to find it again, but I can't seem to find it. Hopefully one of you has the answer!
posted by AaRdVarK at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by AaRdVarK at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
How should I bandage my burn?
How should I care for my (now blister-less) burn? The sort-of gory details inside... [more inside]
posted by faunafrailty at 2:48 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by faunafrailty at 2:48 PM PST - 11 comments
Recording studio in Tokyo
I am in NYC, how can I find, in Tokyo ("near the Palace"), a recording studio that can record an interview between two people and send me the file? And an ISDN line connection would also be ideal.
How do I repeat a scene on a loop on my mac dvd player?
So here's the deal. There is a beautiful scene in one of my favorite movies, The Unberable Lightness of Being, that I would like to put on repeat and play indefinitely. However, this scene starts at the very end of one chapter and goes on through to the end of the last chapter, so I can't just put one chapter on repeat without omitting other parts of the scene. How do I, using the MacDVD player, or any player for that matter, take a slice of the movie (roughly 4 minutes long) and put it on repeat and preferably save it to my desktop?
Thanks
Buzzword Bingo
Need Debate Buzzword Bingo word suggestions. [more inside]
Facebook: the new cure for forgetfulness
How can I use Facebook/Bebo/Myspace to remind myself to do various tasks, via my mobile phone? [more inside]
Rock star themed potluck
Costume / recipe conundrum: We're hosting a rock star themed potluck near Halloween. The dishes we supply need to be in a theme that corresponds to the costume. We need help! [more inside]
Inability to locate or purchase desired products feels Unamerican
There's a particular snack product I want but can almost never find in local stores. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by Robson at 1:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Robson at 1:51 PM PST - 7 comments
GPS suited to waypoint fastpacking sought, for GPS newbie.
Outdoor tech: GPS units - for backpacking, not for a car? Looking for something best suited to solo already-know-waypoint 2-3 day fastpacks. [more inside]
posted by penciltopper at 1:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by penciltopper at 1:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Vote For The Candidate On This Sign
Have campaign yard signs ever convinced you to vote for - or against - any particular candidate? [more inside]
posted by davidmsc at 1:46 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by davidmsc at 1:46 PM PST - 49 comments
Please help a Struts / Hibernate noob fix what is likely a very simple bug!
Please help a Struts / Hibernate noob fix what is likely a very simple bug! [more inside]
posted by utsutsu at 1:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by utsutsu at 1:41 PM PST - 6 comments
BookQuest: So you want to be a bookdealer
What is it like being an (antique) bookdealer? How does one become a bookdealer? Are there people out there who actually have the job title of "bookdealer"?
posted by Rora at 1:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Rora at 1:25 PM PST - 7 comments
How to prepare to live together again after 3 months apart?
What should I do in advance to prepare for the end of a short long-distance relationship stint? She's spending 3 months away, and I want the transition back to go as smoothly as possible. [more inside]
posted by marginaliana at 1:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by marginaliana at 1:08 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me thief-proof my Obama sign!
ObamaFilter/AustinFilter: Obama yard signs keep getting stolen in Austin--including mine! Please help me set up humiliating and/or just-less-than-fatal deterrents for would-be thieves! [more inside]
posted by chaplinesque at 1:02 PM PST - 63 comments
posted by chaplinesque at 1:02 PM PST - 63 comments
Ascetic MP3 Player
ExerciseBoredomFilter: Need a no-frills, old, cheap MP3 player that need store no more than one podcast at a time. [more inside]
posted by softsantear at 1:00 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by softsantear at 1:00 PM PST - 13 comments
Smooch mechanics
How do you kiss? [more inside]
Beardman seeks information about another beardman
William James-Filter: does anybody know who said this particular thing about him, and where? [more inside]
Pedal steel tune of mystery!
Music in the background of the first 30 seconds or so of this video? It's driving me mad and I've asked everyone I know (including the video creator, to no avail.) [more inside]
Setting up a multi-city art exhibition
Quickfire art exhibition in multiple cities - how do I even begin? [more inside]
Barnes & Noble artwork in the coffee shops?
Who is the artist behind the wraparound mural of writers/authors at the Barnes & Noble coffee shops? It looks so much like Thomas Hart Benton, yet I can find nothing from Google. I even called a few B&N stores and nobody knew. I know little of art and have hope in turning to the Mefite hive.
posted by Gerard Sorme at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
To regulate or not to regulate?
Are there any non-regulatory policies that could have prevented the economic meltdown? [more inside]
posted by murphy slaw at 11:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by murphy slaw at 11:32 AM PST - 13 comments
Airport Distress
Airport Express and my iMac don't get along. My iBook works fine. What's wrong? [more inside]
posted by popcassady at 11:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by popcassady at 11:22 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I find a therapist in Dallas?
Anybody out there loooooove their therapist in Dallas? Looking for practical, general, perhaps behavioral guidance with a good old fashioned existential crisis, and/or resources that will help me find one. [more inside]
What to do without a will?
My friend's dad just died - without a will. The services are over, what are the next steps? [more inside]
Help Me Set Up Auto Backup on a 10.4 Mac
BackupFilter: My boss has a Seagate FreeAgent external drive attached to her Macbook Pro. Using the drive manager software that came with it, I set up scheduled backups for her on MWF at noon. Problem is, it doesn't follow the schedule and won't back up at all. [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 10:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 10:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me find an alternative to Ipod touch
Looking for a new MP3 player with Ipod touch abilities (WiFi, Touch Screen, Games etc). But, I want to around half the price of the 8GB Ipod touch (can be used in good condition as long as it is under $100) [more inside]
posted by spacefire at 10:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by spacefire at 10:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Move to Springfield, IL?
Why should I move to Springfield, IL? [more inside]
posted by symbollocks at 10:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by symbollocks at 10:16 AM PST - 13 comments
What can I do to help my lungs heal from smoking?
I quit smoking (for good) two weeks ago. What can I do to help my lungs and the rest of my body heal? [more inside]
Depressed and anxious in the mornings?
Depressed and anxious in the mornings? [more inside]
NSFW: How do I feel comfortable with new partners?
NSFW: Extreme nervousness or anxiety makes it very difficult to become intimate with new partners please help! [more inside]
Stupid Javascript question
I want to have data with spaces in it, in a link that is sent to a javascript function but it does not work. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
Of the many, many Bible translations available, which is the "best" and most thorough?
I have recently become interested in Christianity. I wouldn't call it "born again" as much as "Got around to it". Anyway, I need a Bible. Being a book nerd, I consider this a serious task. More inside. [more inside]
Podcasts - the final frontier
I have a backlog of themed music reviews I'd like to repurpose into podcasts. How to find appropriate markets? [more inside]
Good label maker to buy?
I'd like to organize some boxes on shelves and would like a good, basic label maker to make it neat and tidy. What's a good home label maker to buy? [more inside]
Help me earn 4.5% APY in my rewards checking account!
In order to earn 4.5% APY in my checking account, I need to make 12 debit card purchases/month. What is the cheapest, most automatic, least time consuming way to do this? [more inside]
posted by charlesroper at 8:40 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by charlesroper at 8:40 AM PST - 25 comments
Wanted: bad horror movies for good times in October
What fantastic-ly schlocky horror movie should I show at my annual viewing party? [more inside]
posted by indiebass at 8:40 AM PST - 80 comments
posted by indiebass at 8:40 AM PST - 80 comments
Bloglines Feed.
Is anyone else who uses Bloglines not able to get their Metafilter feed? Mine hasn't come in for about 5 days now. I've tried deleting the feed and resubscribing... to no avail.
How to best adjust my water heater temperature?
How should I adjust the two elements of my water heater? [more inside]
posted by SNACKeR at 8:25 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by SNACKeR at 8:25 AM PST - 6 comments
Is chivalry dead?
What type of capabilities should I look to include in a computer I'm planning on building within the next few months?
What type of capabilities should I look to include in a computer I'm planning on building within the next few months? I would like to make sure I'm prepared for future technology. I don't want to build totally for the present. [more inside]
Please help me find out the name of this song..
i heard a song in a pret-a-manger in NYC. they are very secretive about the playlist. please help me find it! google is not turning up the right song. so i am asking and hoping that someone is familiar with this song. [more inside]
posted by alice ayres at 8:03 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by alice ayres at 8:03 AM PST - 15 comments
Manage my inventory!
Inventory management software for start up, on-line clothing retailer. Recommendations please. [more inside]
Why (and how) do we identify with characters?
I'm looking for theoretical / psychological explanations of how and why people identify themselves with characters in books or with pop cultural figures. [more inside]
posted by LucretiusJones at 7:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by LucretiusJones at 7:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Busy my Autumn!
So I just broke up with somebody I've been dating for several years. For the next few months I want to keep busy, improve my health, and do some things with my spare time. I'm thinking nanowrimo in November, and maybe something like the 100 pushup challenge. I'm cycling to work. What other daily self-improvement-y 'lifehacks' will make me healthy, happy and wise as I get over the bump? [more inside]
Like Chuck E. Cheese for twentysomethings.
Where can I throw a pizza dance party in NYC? [more inside]
Latex filter, no, the other kind of latex
Latex filter (not that sort). I'm using Latex (with TexShop and Bibdesk) and I need to format a bibliography in a particular way. Please help! [more inside]
posted by jonesor at 7:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jonesor at 7:36 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I change settings in Hotmail's Deleted folder?
Hotmail question: I do not want to permanently delete any email from my Deleted folder, yet it appears that the Deleted folder is keeping things for only five days, then removing them. For example, yesterday my Deleted folder contained emails from as early as 1 October, and today the oldest one is 2 October. How do I tell Hotmail to stop removing items from my Deleted folder? I want them for archiving's sake (and no, I'm not using Outlook).
posted by jackypaper at 7:25 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jackypaper at 7:25 AM PST - 7 comments
Make me wanna run faster and further in 58 characters.
I am going the Nike+ route and am about to order an iPod Nano. I want an inspiring but not cheesy quotation engraved on the back. Ideas? [more inside]
Help me explore careers in social justice and manage my hypocrisy
By day I work as a content strategist for big corporations, and by night I write essays on social justice issues for independent media. [more inside]
Please help me with my powerbook keyboard conundrum. Are you geniuser?
Please help me with my powerbook keyboard conundrum. Are you geniuser? [more inside]
posted by citybuddha at 4:44 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by citybuddha at 4:44 AM PST - 8 comments
Croquis monsieur, croquis madame
What are fashion designers taught about croquis? Are there well-known styles? 20th century trends? Cultural/political nuances? Successful designers who don't draw well, or particularly great examples? [more inside]
DVD Burning & Compression -- 2 for 1?
I am using Mac the Ripper and Roxio Popcorn successfully to rip, compress, and burn DVDs. I have leftover DVD-R Dual Layer DVDs -- is it possible to fit to movies on a DVD? I tried a few ways and it only shows one movie. Any settings I could change? Any other software? Thanks.
posted by snap_dragon at 4:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 4:02 AM PST - 10 comments
gmail through SMTP without showing local IP to recipient?
when emailing from the gmail web interface then the users local IP is not included in the message source. But when emailing from gmail via SMTP ( smtp.gmail.com ) then the local IP is included in the source. Can I somehow stop that from happening? [more inside]
Think when buying a car
In Ontario, is it necessary to renew a safety only to get new plates? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels at 3:11 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by hungrysquirrels at 3:11 AM PST - 4 comments
Please help a finance newbie
Can someone help me understand the current financial crisis? [more inside]
Name the lovely Obama Serif!
What typeface is used in the Obama promotional materials? No, not Gotham, I'm looking for the serif used for his name. Sample linked inside. [more inside]
posted by potch at 1:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by potch at 1:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Help cure sick house; it's very bad.
Is house permanently destroyed by paint toxins? Please Help! (Long explanation, but no way around that.) [more inside]
October 7
I wanna go home! *follow follow* I wanna go home! "Uh, why are you following me?"
Bipolar force of gravity - how to stop shaking and feeling like I got to run away, or feeling like I got to be someone all the time [more inside]
posted by curagea at 11:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by curagea at 11:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Where to find nice jackets in North Seattle/Lynnwood
Where to find a nice jacket in North Seattle/Lynnwood [more inside]
The value of an Arts Institutes diploma.
What do people know about the Art Institutes? [more inside]
Comi, bibui, lascivi?
Comi, bibui, lascivi. Does it mean what my friend was aiming for? [more inside]
posted by lilywing13 at 9:01 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lilywing13 at 9:01 PM PST - 8 comments
Video output options for a Japanese Sega Saturn
What's the easiest way to get the best video output for my Japanese Sega Saturn? [more inside]
posted by brett at 8:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by brett at 8:51 PM PST - 4 comments
How worried should I be about a cat with an enlarged heart?
An emergency vet said that my cat has an enlarged heart (discovered via chest x-rays). How worried should I be? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 8:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 8:30 PM PST - 5 comments
I missed it!
Ack! I completely missed the presidential debate tonight. Any idea where I can find the full video online? CNN only has clips and nothing's been posted on Youtube as of yet. Thanks a million!
posted by platinum at 8:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by platinum at 8:25 PM PST - 7 comments
I need ZZT
Does anyone have archived content from Castlezzt.net? [more inside]
Why are incandescent lights white?
Why does an incandescent light bulb have an broad, continuous spectra when viewed with a spectrometer? Why doesn't it have some lines like a sodium lamp?
I guess I'm asking why photons come off of a black body and why are their wavelengths spread out.
Bonus points for clarity and accessibility of the answers.
posted by bdc34 at 7:26 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bdc34 at 7:26 PM PST - 5 comments
The excitement of chess in a book!
Help me satisfy my craving for Macbeth-like intrigue. [more inside]
instapolling debate tracker
Quick - where can I find an instapolling graph online that tracks audience response to the debates? You know, the ones where someone cranks a dial up as they agree and down when they don't?
posted by mtstover at 6:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mtstover at 6:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Good karaoke place in Toronto?
Karaoke in Toronto? [more inside]
How can this JavaScript print problem be fixed?
After invoking window.print, is there a way to make JavaScript wait for the user to return from the print dialog screens?
I'm using jQuery to hide a series of items, print the page, and then show the items that were hidden before.
Unfortunately, execution continues after window.print() is called, while the user is in the print dialog screens. As a result, items that were hidden are showing up before the printing occurs. [more inside]
Have I harmed myself electronically?
I've just done something that was probably really stupid and am trying to figure out how to fix it. [more inside]
Doc, it hurts when I do this
I'm tearing myself apart, but only on one side. Why and how can I stop it? [more inside]
What do you do when you know you're #2 ?
I was just offered a job I was turned down for last month. How do I best handle the conversation? [more inside]
How do I record multiple options in Microsoft Access
I can't believe I don't know how to select many checkboxes in Microsoft Access... [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants at 5:49 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Foam Pants at 5:49 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm getting this weird anxiety feeling at work..
I'm getting this weird anxiety/breathing problem at work.. [more inside]
How can I keep the dislike in check?
How do you stop yourself from having a visceral reaction to people that you don't like? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 5:47 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 5:47 PM PST - 28 comments
Black Boots Baby!
[Ladies' Boot Filter] Fabulous tall, funky, black boots, please! [more inside]
How quickly do I get this thing checked?
What stores in Canada sell tie racks?
How to get a student ID without being a student.
[UCBerkeley Airbears filter] I'm currently a student at Berkeley City College, but I have two classes each week on the UCB campus. I want wifi access... how?. [more inside]
Poster of Paris as hand-drawn map
Can anyone help me find the poster of Paris which is a drawing of Paris and has the names of all the major buildings in French? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 4:37 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 4:37 PM PST - 3 comments
First/last month's rent scam?
Yet another roommate/deposit recovery question.... [more inside]
Wedding readings about distance relationships
Looking for wedding ceremony readings about distance relationships [more inside]
Help me be a fantastic Cabaret MC . . . I need jokes, tricks, filler lines, and so on . . . oh, and this Cabaret is also a wedding!
Help me be a fantastic Cabaret MC . . . I need jokes, tricks, filler lines, and so on . . . oh, and this Cabaret is also a wedding! [more inside]
aussie aussie aussie!
Morbid Aussie birthday greeting, goes something along the lines of "War and famine, people dying, everywhere, and it's your birthday, hooray!" -- what is the correct and complete version? [more inside]
Other than hope
What does Barack Obama smell like? [more inside]
posted by boy detective at 3:52 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by boy detective at 3:52 PM PST - 35 comments
How can I find out if someone I used to know is in prison?
How can I find out if someone I used to know is in prison? [more inside]
Frozen Coconut Oil Turned Green
We had some coconut oil in containers in our freezer (we use the oil for popping popcorn - we buy it in bulk and then freeze it for later) and for some reason this latest batch has all turned green. [more inside]
Donor-friendly giving management web system
Help me find, buy or build a donor-friendly online giving management system for our non-profit. [more inside]
posted by Milkman Dan at 3:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Milkman Dan at 3:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Would I be crazy to invest in a money market account now?
I want to invest, but I'm a little wary, is a money market the right choice for me? [more inside]
Stolen?
Identity theft? [more inside]
Do partners still sleep in the same bed and why?
Sleeping together.... no I mean SLEEPING together ... is it still common among partners living together? I always found I got much better sleep alone in my own bed but when partners sleep in separate beds, others seem to think something is wrong with the relationship. What's the common practice/s around the world?
How do I get my money back?
I lived in a pretty crummy apartment for about three months with six other people. It was a pretty informal situation, no lease, people move in and people move out. The person moving in pays their deposit to the person moving out. Only, I didn't get my deposit back. What resort do I have? [more inside]
posted by mockdeep at 3:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mockdeep at 3:01 PM PST - 7 comments
What do you do with a 5 year old shoplifter?
So, what's the current Received Wisdom on what to do when you get home and find that your 5 year old has lifted a couple pieces of candy at the grocery store without benefit of payment? [more inside]
Looking for modular brand identities
I'm looking for examples of modular brand identities. [more inside]
But... how new is it? And IS it truly "improved"?
Contemporary reading on ethics in marketing? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Shepherd at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Is it possible to take AP tests for credit while in college?
Is it possible to take AP tests for credit while in college?
Pre Interview Questionnaire normal?
Is a pre-interview questionnaire normal? Never seen such a thing before. [more inside]
AutoFilter equivalent in Google Docs Spreadsheets?
I want to be able to filter my data in Google Docs Spreadsheets like the Data > Filter > AutoFilter function in Excel 2003. [more inside]
Long range bluetooth headset for use in apartment full of dead zones?
No landline. My house is full of cell phone dead zones. I'm thinking about leaving my cell phone in a place where it gets reception, then using a Bluetooth headset for using the phone while I walk around the house. Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by BobbyVan at 2:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by BobbyVan at 2:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Apple Mail.app list selections (and deletes!)
Apple Mail.app question: I'm setting up a friend with Apple's Mail (mail.app 3.5 on Leopard 10.5.5). Everything is great -- it works like a charm. Except for something that is different than his old client (AOL for Mac -- ack!): When a message is selected, and you delete it, the selection moves "UP" the list, selecting the *prior* message, not "DOWN" to the *next* message. This is exactly the opposite of AOL and Outlook and other mail clients. Anybody know of a terminal hack on defaults write or another way to swap this behavior? [more inside]
What is wrong with social news?
What are the main issues you have with current social news websites? [more inside]
Excel Filter: Copying graph from one workbook without retaining references.
I have a fairly complex MS Excel Graph "utility" in its own workbook. I would like to add it to other Excel workbooks. When I use the "Move or copy selected sheets..." tool, it copies the graph and the graph data sheet as well, but all the data points in the graph refer back to the original workbook. How can I copy these sheets so that the graph data points refer only to the data in the new workbook?
posted by Rad_Boy at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Rad_Boy at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
programming
What is the best way to get a programming job without a computer science degree? [more inside]
How can friends call me in Switzerland from US affordably?
I live in Switzerland, family/friends live in the US. I have only a cell phone, no land line. Other than Skype and calling cards, how can people call me cheaply? Do I need to get a US-based land line and somehow forward to my cell? There has to be a way? ... I hope ...
Cheap travel from Delaware to NYC?
What are the cheapest ways to get from Newark, Delaware, to New York City? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft at 1:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by viewofdelft at 1:23 PM PST - 12 comments
Strange language in website
What language is the text on this page? If it is and (probably it is judging from the URL) an anagram, what language is it derived from? Strange language
posted by keijo at 1:16 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by keijo at 1:16 PM PST - 9 comments
One foot on the "right" side of the track, one foot on the "wrong" side of the track.
Socializing “across the tracks”. My father grew up poor, and is now working a blue-collar job. My mother grew up upper-middle class (except the first 8-9 years), went to college, and is working in a decent profession. Because of their backgrounds, they’re really different people. Being their daughter, I take on the characteristics of both. As a result, I cannot fully identify with neither middle-class or working-class (or even poor) people. Nor, am I fully accepted by either group. [more inside]
posted by sixcolors at 1:09 PM PST - 76 comments
posted by sixcolors at 1:09 PM PST - 76 comments
Printing for long-term use
I'm looking for paper to use in a laser printer that will hold up well over time. [more inside]
Why can’t my movies be as convenient as my music?
DVDs and Blu Ray discs are such a pain with their ability to be scratched and the need to find where a disc is, is it in the right case, etc. I find myself often drawn to standard definition “on demand” movies on cable (free ones) instead of searching my own high definition or DVD movies. Is there a way to have the convenience of “on demand” and the quality of the original media? [more inside]
He said, she said...
Where or how could one go about getting the proper transcript from the VP debate held last week.
My big concern right now is that I need it in paper or electronic form but I do not want to watch the debate over and write down each question and each answer.
And a trillion zillion billion points for finding a free an/or immediate copy.
posted by TeachTheDead at 1:02 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by TeachTheDead at 1:02 PM PST - 6 comments
beginner in a life drawing class?
Would it be viewed as strange to go to a life drawing class if I can't draw very well? [more inside]
Must...Find...Bar
Hello fellow Americans and concerned citizens around the world. Please help me find a bar in downtown Manhattan where I can watch the presidential debate tonight. [more inside]
Over or under the counter down under and elsewhere?
Is there a site where you can find out if a particular drug is sold over the counter or only by prescription or not at all in a particular country? [more inside]
putting everything together
Moving out of my own apartment into a communal house (again). Best practices? [more inside]
posted by streetdreams at 11:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by streetdreams at 11:23 AM PST - 9 comments
How to make restaurant-quality food at home?
What do good but not great restaurants (2-3 star) do to make their flavors so intense that I don't do in my kitchen? Can I replicate some of those tricks in my kitchen, or is that something that can't be reproduced without mass equipment? [more inside]
Overpayment by ex-employer
My ex-employer is claiming I was overpaid, and is asking for the money back - what should I do? [more inside]
You Move Me (with 6 degrees of freedom)
I’m looking to either buy or build a small motion control platform capable of holding up to about 9lbs, with 6 degrees of freedom. Has anyone out there built anything along these lines, or are there companies that sell devices like this? [more inside]
posted by baggers at 11:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by baggers at 11:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Fun activities at a community fair?
What kind of a kid-friendly activity can I set up at a community charity event? [more inside]
posted by kamikazegopher at 11:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by kamikazegopher at 11:05 AM PST - 9 comments
DenimFilter: Help me patch my trendy jeans.
DenimFilter: Help me patch the hole over the knee in my trendy designer jeans. [more inside]
posted by nayten at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nayten at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
Needing hip hop love songs
Looking for hip-hop/rap love songs along the lines of the International Players' Anthem by Outkast (cute, sweet, but still funny and an actual rap song) to put on a mixtape for my significant other. [more inside]
Help me build or buy the right system
I would like to set up a system optimized for 3D rendering.
Specifically Second Life. [more inside]
Is my router (or Comcast) blocking i.dell.com?
Something odd is happening on my internet connection at home. I have two machines both of which connect to the intenet via a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (or Comcast variant on it) and a Comcast cable connection. Both of them do not display the Dell homepage properly. After viewing source I determined that they couldn’t find the supporting files at the subdomain i.dell.com (it’s possible other subdomains are missing as well, but that is the one causing the most dramatic effect). Viewing the site from another internet connection it appears fine. Is something up with the router, or with Comcast? Looking for steps to determine what is going on and (hopefully) rectify it. [more inside]
Floor me.
DIY Designers: I am looking for some unique ideas to quickly and cheaply re-do my bathroom floor. I'm interested in any funky, offbeat, or out of the ordinary patterns, colors, or materials.
Help me break in to network security
IT Tech guy seeking more information on how to get deep into network security. [more inside]
posted by frwagon at 10:08 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by frwagon at 10:08 AM PST - 4 comments
What is the best resource for pre-sequenced classic rock tracks for use in Garage Band?
Is there a website or forum where users compile and trade Garage band files of sequenced classic rock? I have a musician friend who is looking for pre-recorded tracks of just the drum and bass for each song, so he can add vocals and lead.
posted by crazyray at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by crazyray at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Woods, woods all around and not a trail to hike?
Do you know of any nice trails very close to Milton, NH? Or a good way to find them without great web access? [more inside]
posted by daisyace at 9:44 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by daisyace at 9:44 AM PST - 3 comments
Can you recommend places in San Francisco or online to buy interesting silver+gemstone jewelry?
Can you recommend places in San Francisco or online to buy interesting silver+gemstone jewelry? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 9:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by otherwordlyglow at 9:29 AM PST - 6 comments
How to list a company acquisition on a resume.
How do I list a company acquisition on my resume? [more inside]
posted by swift at 9:17 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by swift at 9:17 AM PST - 13 comments
What’s the best way to build a storage room in my basement?
What’s the best way to build a storage room in my basement? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 9:07 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bondcliff at 9:07 AM PST - 7 comments
Where can I buy patio cushion covers?
Where should I look for reasonably priced replacement patio cushions, or even better replacement cushion covers? [more inside]
My brain and arms are in cahoots.
Any time my upper body gets exercised at all, some time later I get hit by severe depression. [more inside]
Not Suicidal
What are some high risk, high urgency jobs that don't require a lot of physical strength? [more inside]
Cost of living in D.C.
I just received a job offer that would necessitate moving to DC. Is the offer sufficient? [more inside]
Where can I start looking for grants for "going green"?
GreeningGrantFilter: I'm a volunteer at a soup kitchen who recently got asked to look for sources of funding for a "green" initiative. I have lots of experience chopping vegetables and coming up with ideas in the past, but on this issue of financing....none at all. [more inside]
Ne'er-do-well needs a job. Bit terrified.
Never really worked before. Soon to be single mother. Need career. Told I can write well. What can I do? [more inside]
umm..lippity split?
Sorry this is kind of mundane, but I have a split lip, and it won't seem to heal. Advice? [more inside]
posted by Soulbee at 8:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Soulbee at 8:47 AM PST - 9 comments
I doubt it...
How can I work for myself?
Could disclosing my ethnicity be used against me?
Can a US employer require a job seeker to disclose race and gender before granting an interview? [more inside]
posted by bumblebeat at 8:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bumblebeat at 8:01 AM PST - 15 comments
Up, up and... oh the humanity!
How can I make a totally awesome mini hot air balloon that doesn't crash and burn? [more inside]
Assurance of no babies with the least amount of hassle... please?
What's the easiest way to go about renewing my birth control prescription in Germany? [more inside]
Win.32.Agent.pz virus got me down!
Nasty, sticky virus that won't go away! The virus scan says it is called 'win.32.Agent.pz' and we've thrown everything we've got at it to get rid of it - Spybot (also in safe mode) and ESET - and it won't go away. Help! [more inside]
posted by cooker girl at 7:00 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by cooker girl at 7:00 AM PST - 12 comments
This is a good time to buy a car--no?
I am going to buy a used car for my teen. I have the cash. The economy is in shambles. Cars are not exactly selling like hotcakes now. Shouldn't I be able to go to a car dealership and get a helluva deal now? What am I missing here?
posted by sandra194 at 6:54 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by sandra194 at 6:54 AM PST - 24 comments
Forcing a persistent AIM logon?
Is there a way (with any IM client) to force a persistent logon for an AIM account, even when one doesn't have the sustained internet connection that would actually let one stay logged on? (In order to accept messages that will be "held" and displayed the next time one's IM client starts up?) [more inside]
Display a custom rss feed in the same way that iGoogle does when you add a feed normally?
I am attempting to create a Google Gadget that displays RSS feeds on the iGoogle page. The problem that I'm having is that the gadget does not display the RSS in the same way as adding an XML to iGoogle does, there is a different display depending on theme and device. [more inside]
Food in China that won't kill you?
My (adult) daughter is about to go on a 3-month theatrical tour of China. Not that I have any control over this, but should I be worried about the food additives scandal? She eats prepared/boxed and restaurant food only on these tours. What can she do to protect herself against the crap they allow into their food supply? [more inside]
posted by nax at 6:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nax at 6:37 AM PST - 13 comments
Introducing Social Bookmarking on a Corporate Intranet
Social Bookmarking on a corporate intranet: How can I introduce it successfully? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo at 5:49 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by lord_yo at 5:49 AM PST - 3 comments
Which anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are best at detecting and removing spyware and viruses respectively and why?
Which anti-spyware and anti-virus programs are best at detecting and removing spyware and viruses respectively and why? [more inside]
posted by Fluffy654 at 4:59 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Fluffy654 at 4:59 AM PST - 13 comments
Pimp my ride!
I want to (crazily) upgrade my Mustang.... [more inside]
posted by omnipotentq at 4:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by omnipotentq at 4:56 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I return an SSL URL from a non-SSL Apache?
Help Apache gurus! How do I setup a virtual host when SSL terminates before my Apache server? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 4:28 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by vacapinta at 4:28 AM PST - 5 comments
Making the most of meetings so we don't have to meet again
How do I become a better facilitator / collaborator? [more inside]
Help for a chronic hearing-aid misplacer
How can i possibly help my stepfather not lose his hearing aid again? [more inside]
Swiss bank accounts 101, or something different?
Where should I keep my money (to protect it from the US economy)? I'm American and it's in US$, but I don't live there and don't have any good reason to keep it there. [more inside]
Help me find a Dell Mini 9.
Is there anywhere I can buy a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 at a store, in New York City, next weekend? [more inside]
etto, watashiwa chotto skushi Nihongo o hanashimasu.
Can you help me translate 10 lines of English to Japanese? [more inside]
help my wife and cats get home
Looking for one way car rental, ride share, or other transport east from Toronto. [more inside]
Help me lose the apples and pears - why do I have trouble losing weight?
Help me lose the apples and pears - why do I have trouble losing weight? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 12:06 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by wingless_angel at 12:06 AM PST - 17 comments
October 6
How to go to Yokohama from Tokyo?
I am currently in Singapore and would like to go to Yokohama during mid-November. I speak pretty good English and minimal Japanese, but since this would be my first trip to Japan, I'm pretty clueless about directions.
I'd probably fly from Singapore to Narita airport. I have read that I could take either Narita Express train or limousine bus from the airport. Can anybody suggest the safest (most foreigner-friendly way) that I could take? It's okay if it's slightly more expensive than other alternatives, as long as I'd arrive there.
I'd probably fly from Singapore to Narita airport. I have read that I could take either Narita Express train or limousine bus from the airport. Can anybody suggest the safest (most foreigner-friendly way) that I could take? It's okay if it's slightly more expensive than other alternatives, as long as I'd arrive there.
Who needs to know I went to jail?
Who needs to know that I was in jail tonight? [more inside]
posted by AloneOssifer at 9:26 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by AloneOssifer at 9:26 PM PST - 18 comments
Big girls want cute clothes too.
Help me find some new British plus size clothes. [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 9:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by santojulieta at 9:26 PM PST - 8 comments
Representing a tree in Matlab?
What is a good way to represent an N-ary tree in Matlab? [more inside]
posted by fake at 9:16 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by fake at 9:16 PM PST - 9 comments
Soundtrack to Strut To
Give me your slow-motion-strutting song suggestions! [more inside]
Can I just take the "F"?
Sisterly advice to a boy turning 13? My half-brother's turning 13 and my stepmother wants everyone to send him words of advice. I've got nothing. Zip. [more inside]
posted by artychoke at 8:39 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by artychoke at 8:39 PM PST - 33 comments
How to stop a runaway wife...
How do I keep my wife from leaving me? [more inside]
How do I keep from hurting a person I've hurt before?
How do I keep from hurting a person I've hurt before? [more inside]
We're having a real good time here, you betcha
Help us figure out why our five-day-old son has been screaming for the last four hours. (Other than just being a big baby, I mean.) [more inside]
posted by ook at 8:25 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by ook at 8:25 PM PST - 27 comments
Why am I getting a PhD?
How is "Ellerslie" pronounced?
Help me find a podcast for my students!
I have some middle school students who need to hear a podcast. Hit me with your favorite podcasts! [more inside]
Open-Source VOIP for personal / educational use
Can anyone recommend an open-source-protocol-based just-for-home-use VOIP provider & software? I'm pretty sure I don't want Skype, pretty sure I don't want Yahoo Messenger - security issues, not knowing what's really going on with these packages once they're installed, plus the license/privacy/etc. agreements are long and pretty bad. [more inside]
Immigration Filter
A friend of mine has been in the US for about 14 years, but her visa expired about 3 years ago. What does she need to do to rectify the situation? [more inside]
Rap Emcee Drills and Freestyles
Best live rap freestyles or cyphers with multiple rappers? NOT BATTLES [more inside]
Help me become a misanthropic vicodin addict.
What kind of shoes does Hugh Laurie (House MD) wear in Season 3, when he's on the skateboard? (shown in this screencap) [more inside]
posted by gregvr at 5:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by gregvr at 5:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there a Wordpress expert in the house?
I've got a really odd problem after a failed upgrade last night. I was upgrading a site to the newest version with the Wordpress Auto Upgrade plugin. I have used that plugin in the past with the site without issue. Last night it completed the preliminary checks and reported all was ok, and then when I clicked to begin upgrade it threw me back to the index page. And now I can not get to any admin page. [more inside]
Europe Cuba
What is the cheapest way to get to Cuba from continental Europe? Do I have to go via the US? One more tricky question inside: [more inside]
introducing a tween to the buffyverse
is "buffy the vampire slayer" an appropriate gift for a 13-year-old girl? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 4:31 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by thinkingwoman at 4:31 PM PST - 31 comments
Wisdom for the brokenhearted novice sub
I'm looking for some coping strategies to deal with the end of my first BDSM relationship. [more inside]
Recommendations for a lawyer in Ohio...
Asking for a friend: I'm looking for a lawyer who does his/her thing in Ohio. He or she should be well-versed in the ridiculous complications that evolve out of family owned small businesses. [more inside]
How to pick between top or bottom bunk?
I have to ask,
"I'd like to welcome you to Dallas-Fort Worth"
"I would say that's correct"
What is this linguistic construct called? [more inside]
Is 'who knows' a question?
Long weigh to go
Have you, or anyone you know personally, every lost more than 20kg in weight – and kept it off for five years or longer? And what was your / their key to long term maintenance of the new healthy weight? [more inside]
posted by t0astie at 3:44 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by t0astie at 3:44 PM PST - 17 comments
How to I clean glue and debris from a hardwood floor without harming the floor?
I recently ripped up ceramic tiles from a patch of hardwood floor - what's the best way to remove the remaining glue and debris without harming the wood itself? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice at 3:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by deern the headlice at 3:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for opera piece & Premium Blend comedienne
Prior to '05, I saw a repeat of Premium Blend which featured a performance by a comedian with a joke about playing opera in her car; she illustrated the hilarity vis-a-vis prejudice by singing a bit of it. Picking up most culture by osmosis, I've long loved whatever the piece was from, but have no idea what it is. Also, she was hilarious and I'd like to find more by her. [more inside]
posted by batmonkey at 2:35 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by batmonkey at 2:35 PM PST - 8 comments
Busy, professional freelancer websites
Looking for freelance translation/editing resources [more inside]
posted by low_horrible_immoral at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by low_horrible_immoral at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
How long to lose 20 lbs. of water weight without diuretics?
How long to lose 20 lbs. of water weight without diuretics? [more inside]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 2:08 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 2:08 PM PST - 12 comments
It's not you; it's me.
How do I politely decline a job offer? [more inside]
How do I check the 'health' of my brokerage?
How can I find out the health of my investment brokerage (like Fidelity.com, E-Trade, etc)? Can brokerages even crash and lose my money like in a bank failure? [more inside]
Trip to Iceland during economic crisis
I was planning to take a short, last minute vacation to Iceland next week. Now the economy is collapsing (worse than ours). [more inside]
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat at 1:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by kingfisher, his musclebound cat at 1:24 PM PST - 14 comments
I'd like to make a profit off my book.
How much do authors get paid for their published books? Specifics inside. [more inside]
Difference between the Canadian and American Markets Relative to Their Economies.
On the Financial crisis: If the Canadian economy is in a stronger state than the American economy then why is the TSX posting larger point and percentage losses than the Dow and Nasdaq? [more inside]
What would Miss Manners do?
How can I (very politely!) beg off future visits to my boss's house? [more inside]
How, exactly, do I get treatment for depression?
After battling on my own for three years, I have finally decided that I need to seek medication for my persistent depression and associated overwhelming anxiety. Here's the problem: I have no idea what steps to take to get treatment. Can you provide me with a very detailed step-by-step map or script to follow? [more inside]
The mind is willing but the math is weak
Long Forgotten Mathfilter: I have a point and a line segment in 2d space. How do I find the closest point on the line to the point? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer at 12:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Ookseer at 12:41 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I find a part time IT/Help desk Job in Colorado?
How do I find a part time IT/Help desk Job in Colorado? I need something that pays $15-20 an hour and 15-20 hours per week. How can I find such a job? Suggestions please
How much do you spend on fixing up a car for resale?
Now that I have an actual garage, I'm selling my long suffering street-parking car and getting a nicer one. What types of things should be fixed up before selling it, and which will cost more to fix than I'll get back? Now with bonus Los Angeles specific subquestion! [more inside]
why not modus operandus?
[Latin filter] Why is it "modus operandi" and not "modus operandus"? [more inside]
posted by Capri at 12:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Capri at 12:26 PM PST - 8 comments
Hey Mr. DJ
What movie is this screen capture from? (girl playing a record) [more inside]
posted by white light at 12:22 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by white light at 12:22 PM PST - 13 comments
Inspirational Stories for 8th graders
Can anyone suggest inspirational readings for 8th graders? [more inside]
Reading in the dark
Recommendations for a good, sturdy book light? [more inside]
Help me find a shirt where the cuffs and collar match the tie!
Where can I buy a dress shirt and tie combination in which the shirt's cuffs and collar have the tie's print on them? [more inside]
Where to find desk and office pretties?
Where to find pretty and unusual desk and office accessories? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by alpha_betty at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
Does such a song even exisit?
A song that surely must exist. All we (dad and I) can recall is the line "but we were soldiers". This is not, and has nothing to do with the book/movie 'We were Soldiers". I am unsure of the title, but I believe the chorus begins with "but we were soldiers", as in the idea "but whatever, we, being soldiers, did what we had to do".
Maybe a country tune, but I'm just not sure. Could be from a musical or whatever. Any ideas?
Help me find these hilariously captioned warning signs!
About 5-6 years ago I somehow came across some hilarious cartoons (details below). I've spent the last few years searching for them to no avail. I don't remember if I got them in an email or if I came across them online. The people I sent them to still remember them and occasionally ask me if I have found them. They were really that funny. [more inside]
posted by jluce50 at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jluce50 at 11:28 AM PST - 10 comments
Javascript will not execute on one page on one machine
I am seriously stuck on a problem and I'm hoping to get some new leads on how to attack it. There is one website that one user cannot execute Javascript on no matter what browser he uses. What could be causing this? [more inside]
Telephone Alert of an Email Message?
Does anyone know of a software package or service that will ring my telephone when an email is sent to it? [more inside]
help with happy hour
Does any have advice in regard to holding a small charity event in a bar in the DC or DC-adjacent area of Maryland? [more inside]
Weeklong roadtrip from DC: Should we go to Asheville, NC?
Fall road trip before the baby comes: DC to . . . Asheville NC or somewhere else? [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect at 11:00 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by onlyconnect at 11:00 AM PST - 21 comments
Why do waiting rooms all look the same?
Why do doctor's office, and dentist's office waiting rooms all look the same? [more inside]
Help me better understand the Taliban, etc.
What are good (non-Alex Jonesy, please) documentaries, websites, and other resources that explore and explain al Qaeda, the Taliban, and all related matters? [more inside]
posted by Camofrog at 10:55 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Camofrog at 10:55 AM PST - 20 comments
Help! I've fallen and I can't get up!
How can I change my habits? I'm a graduate student, and I am taking my PhD qualifying examinations within the next year. I am down to the wire and I need to change my habits, and they are very, very bad. [more inside]
Okay, I'm married, now what?
Now that I'm married, what do I do next? I have a handle on the whole name change thing, but what laws/benefits/etc apply differently to me/us? What should I be doing about taxes and insurance? What else am I not thinking of? (We were married in Wisconsin; we live in Illinois.)
posted by desjardins at 10:42 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by desjardins at 10:42 AM PST - 8 comments
Cost of living or job pool: help me decide!
In the current economic climate, should I stay where I am in a place with average cost-of-living and a average job possibilities, or move to a place with high cost-of-living but great job possibilities? [more inside]
How do I forget a flame war?
Flame war burn victim asks: how do *you* perform soul grafts after a devastating flame war? [more inside]
Help with colleges/universities offering bachelors degrees in "Interdisciplinary Studies".
Help with colleges/universities offering bachelors degrees in "Interdisciplinary Studies". [more inside]
I'm using my AskMe question allowance to track down a Language Log post! what.
I am having a devil of a time locating a Language Log post that is almost impossible to search for. It's on the declarative "what," and all the keywords I thought I was remembering aren't turning up the right result. [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird at 10:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dorothy humbird at 10:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Can I still get the job?
How does this phone-interview fiasco effect my chances at getting a job? [more inside]
What is the linux command 'dt'?
Obscure linux/unix text processing command: what is 'dt'? [more inside]
posted by logicpunk at 10:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by logicpunk at 10:05 AM PST - 9 comments
Need name for English-pronunciation website for Japanese learners
Help! Need name for English-pronunciation website for Japanese learners. [more inside]
Help Me Find a Researcher to Work on a Book Project
I'm working on a book about depression, and need to hire a researcher to go through previous literature and summarize previous thinking on what depression is (such background is not directly pertinent to the thrust in the book, so I'd feel ok "farming out" this background work). [more inside]
Anyone know people at American Express?
Can you tell me the name and contact information for a person working in the Fraud Department at American Express? I'd even settle for the Fraud Department's direct phone line. [more inside]
Help me put together an exercise plan.
FitnessFilter: Can you recommend resources for exercises that can be done by someone sitting at/near a desk in their home while they play computer games? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 at 9:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Elminster24 at 9:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Keep your phone, or else.
Why does my cable company (Cox) really really want me to keep my phone service with them? [more inside]
posted by Futurehouse at 9:30 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Futurehouse at 9:30 AM PST - 7 comments
organize my pack
Pen/small item organizer insert for backpack exterior pocket? [more inside]
posted by Zed_Lopez at 9:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Zed_Lopez at 9:26 AM PST - 4 comments
Pictures from a YouTube video?
Lets say I'm watching a video on YouTube and I pause it at a part that I think would make a good picture, a good still shot (e.g. it's a video of my son singing and at one point he smiles beautifully and I want a picture of him smiling). Is there a way to make a copy of that still shot and post it on a website?
work in Africa
I am currently finishing my MBA in Canada and interested in working in
Africa. Any ideas where i could search for jobs as a marketing consultant, project management or business development
Can a Canadian living in Canada get a European bank account?
How do I get a foreign bank account? [more inside]
Set as homepage?
Is there a way to include a "Set as your homepage" link in a web page nowadays? [more inside]
Why is my voice deeper at night?
Why does my voice get so deep at night this time of year? [more inside]
Alternet compensation
If a blogger has a blog post "reprinted" on Alternet, do they generally get paid? (And if so, how much?)
Domain stealing with a twist
A friend of mine has a small business breeding and training horses. They asked an employee to help them create a website and she did. They later fired the employee, but the employee holds the registration to their domain in their own name. Is there any way to wrestle it away without going to court? [more inside]
Do G1 Android Dream of a Electic Sheep?
Should I get the T-mobile G1 with Google Android? Is there some cooler second generation Android phone coming out in the next 3-4 months that I should be holding out for? [more inside]
posted by jrishel at 7:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jrishel at 7:51 AM PST - 9 comments
Where can I find an honest, intelligent, organized community of folks looking for freelance .NET programmers?
Where can I find an honest, intelligent, organized community of folks looking for freelance .NET programmers? [more inside]
Are you great at reading horrible handwriting? Your expertise is needed!
Are you great at reading horrible handwriting? Your expertise is needed!
Last year, I met one the most kind men I had ever come across while traveling through Europe. Unfortunately he gave me his address while rushing for a train and the handwriting of the street is pretty impossible for me to read.
Can you decipher it?
And if you happen to live in either Alicante, Spain or Rabat, Morocco, perhaps you know him? His name is Idrissi Hafid.
Read Japanese? Know about sake? Can you tell me about mine?
Japanese/SakeFilter: I found a sake I like! Can you tell me about it? (Japanese description/website) [more inside]
Enterprise KVM-over-IP that doesn't suck?
Looking for a good KVM-over-IP solution, specifically one that allows me to use a standard RDP client for access to hosts rather than a proprietary solution. [more inside]
posted by larsks at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by larsks at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
Potted Shrimps for Tea.
How do you eat Potted Shrimp? Hot or Cold? [more inside]
posted by tallus at 7:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tallus at 7:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Adderal addict wants to go straight
How willing would a doctor be to overlooking my illegal use of prescription medication in prescribing it for me? [more inside]
Can anyone suggest potential clients for a freelance or contract medical writer?
Can anyone suggest potential clients for a freelance or contract medical writer? Help me hive mind! [more inside]
Would it just be easier to tell my customers to buy a Mac?
I designed this website on my Mac. The problem is that it looks slightly different on the PC (or Windows in VMWare) and my skills aren't advanced enough to figure out this problem on my own. More inside. [more inside]
posted by pantheON at 6:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pantheON at 6:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Bearded Hollywood nights costume
CostumepartyFilter: Im going to a costume party where the theme is "hollywood nights". I have a beard and dont really want to shave for the party. Any costume ideas that will fit with a beard that goes well with "Hollywood nights"?
What can I expect when I quit drinking in a couple of weeks?
What can I expect when I quit drinking in a couple of weeks? [more inside]
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 5:49 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by 2or3whiskeysodas at 5:49 AM PST - 29 comments
How do I get Apple Mail to stop re-caching my messages all the time?
Apple Mail keeps re-caching my messages... [more inside]
What's the best online group chat solution?
What's the best moderated group chat solution to accomodate newspaper website readers and thinktank experts? [more inside]
Change drive letters on XP
I need to change nearly all the drive letters on XP, including the system partition. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by edbyford at 4:14 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by edbyford at 4:14 AM PST - 9 comments
Dataset with US street names.
Is there a publicly available dataset that includes the name of every street in the US? [more inside]
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion at 4:06 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by EnormousTalkingOnion at 4:06 AM PST - 2 comments
Find me music from the European Day of Jewish Culture in Florence
Find me music from the European Day of Jewish Culture in Florence [more inside]
October 5
Diablo Satire?
There was a flash game entitled Diablo III that circulated the internet five or so years ago, that was a parody of the Diablo series. The game basically consisted of clicking on a box as rapidly as possible. However, I can't find it anymore. Do you know where it lives?
A Font of All Knowledge
FontFilter: What is the best font management application for Windows? I would like opinions on the best software package regardless of price, as well as on the best in terms of price-to-value. [more inside]
posted by fusinski at 11:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by fusinski at 11:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me find another great fall book
I'm looking for a book to read this month along the lines of Ray Bradbury's "From the Dust Returned." I want the book to feel like autumn. [more inside]
I Love You Baby
Can someone find me a book with piano and vocal sheet music for Andy Williams' Can't Take My Eyes Off You? [more inside]
posted by theyexpectresults at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by theyexpectresults at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Mr. Noodle's Other Sister, Miss Noodle
Which actress plays Mr. Noodle's Other Sister, Miss Noodle on Elmo's World? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 10:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jaimev at 10:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Recognize the Template?
Two political candidates have identical websites. Did one rip another off, or are they both using the same template? [more inside]
posted by fingo at 10:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by fingo at 10:07 PM PST - 6 comments
What's the best way for a non-driver to get from central/downtown Los Angeles to Ontario Airport on a Tuesday?
What's the best way for a non-driver to get from central/downtown Los Angeles to Ontario Airport on a Tuesday? [more inside]
Is it safe to ask my employer about relocation?
Is there any reason I shouldn't go out on a limb and ask my employer to be moved to a satellite office for personal reasons? I'm concerned about office-politic type things that I may not be considering. This is kind of a long story, so there are details inside. [more inside]
How Do I Get Started In Seeking Political Office?
What Can I Expect If I Run For Public Office? [more inside]
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 9:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Lipstick Thespian at 9:29 PM PST - 14 comments
Women writers like Neal Stephenson, are there any?
Women writers like Neal Stephenson, are there any? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 9:24 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 9:24 PM PST - 18 comments
Life on the outside ain't what it used to be
The new AdultSwim show SuperJail has a theme song by a band called Cheeseburger out of Brooklyn called "Comin' Home" [starts at about 4:30 on the reverse counter] NSFW. I'd would love to know were to get a copy of this track.
not me
GMail lists "me" on every thread. How do I make it stop? [more inside]
posted by iconjack at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by iconjack at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I buy a two-hour kitchen timer?
Where can I buy a two-hour mechanical kitchen timer online? [more inside]
posted by eisenkr at 7:48 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by eisenkr at 7:48 PM PST - 2 comments
What happens to stolen GPS units?
What is the eventual disposition of GPS navigation units that get stolen from cars in the United States? Specifically, what about GPS units that are locked with PINs? Details and more specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by Juffo-Wup at 7:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Juffo-Wup at 7:30 PM PST - 6 comments
What's the best website to book a flight online?
Air travel search engine filter: what's the best website to use to book a flight these days? I know this has surely been asked before, but this is the freaking internet -- things change, rapidly, and I want to know what's "up and coming" and worth checking out or which formerly reliable sites have gone downhill. So -- what do you use and what makes it better than the alternatives? For this upcoming flight, I mostly care about getting cheap tickets, but I'm interested in any info you care to share. Thanks!
Joining the Park Slope Co-op, worth it?
Joining the Park Slope Co-op, worth it? [more inside]
DJ World Index Data being pulled from public view?
Is Google Finance doing this on purpose? There are stock indexes that most people don't know about, that Google has been under-reporting (missing some data) for over a month now. Specifically, W1DOW, W4DOW, W1FIN, W4FIN, and probably others. [more inside]
posted by Rafaelloello at 6:44 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Rafaelloello at 6:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Real estate woes...
Over my head with the real estate market downturn....any advice?
I am a female single, young, 30 something who owns two rental properties. Both are duplexes, and I live in one of the 4 units. I bought one about 8 1/2 years ago and the other about 2 1/2 years ago. My first property appreciated nicely and I use the equity from that one to put down on the next one...at the time this seemed like the way to go. After buying the second, however, the market quickly slide and I was left with a property that was barely worth what I paid for it. Between the taxes, up-keep and maintenance, I can barely handle them both as I also work full time as a teacher. Neither of the properties are netting much in cash flow and likewise, I pour a lot of my own funds into the homes each month as well to make up the difference. [more inside]
220 stuff in n.a.
anywhere in canada/usa to buy 220 volt wall dimmers? [more inside]
Will maintain high GPA for $ for college
I'm a permanent resident in the U.S., not citizen, looking to find some scholarship money to help with financing my degree. This is my second year in college so entrance scholarships are out of the question. [more inside]
posted by icarus at 6:07 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by icarus at 6:07 PM PST - 4 comments
Is it too late for SCIENCE?!?
After nearly 15 years in other fields, is it too late to think of a career in science? [more inside]
posted by malaprohibita at 6:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by malaprohibita at 6:03 PM PST - 11 comments
Disindentured grin?
Please provide a fancy way of saying "without teeth".
posted by furtive at 5:19 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by furtive at 5:19 PM PST - 53 comments
Places to carbo-load near the Palmer House before the marathon
Chicagofilter: We are staying at the Palmer House. Where should we eat Saturday night prior to the Chicago marathon that is within walking distance? [more inside]
posted by Punctual at 5:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Punctual at 5:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Am I crazy to try shooting a motion picture on a still camera?
Am I crazy to try shooting a motion picture on a still camera? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 at 4:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by drjimmy11 at 4:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Paper prototyping tools?
I'm interested in doing paper prototyping for interface design. Learn me on the best tools for the job. [more inside]
posted by SamuelF at 4:13 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SamuelF at 4:13 PM PST - 5 comments
Any camcorders with mic input and easy digital recording format?
What currently available video cameras will record to a commonly viewable digital format (ie. something Quicktime supports with no additional add-ons) AND has a microphone input jack? [more inside]
Christmas in Chicago?
Christmas in Chicago: Cosy and romantic - but where should we stay? Where should we eat? What's open, and what's cool? [more inside]
Help find an Angeleno to massage my back!
Have a slightly fickle lower back after a car wreck (have had phys therapy etc) and tweaked it moving furniture this weekend. Does anyone have a good massage therapist in the Downtown Los Angeles or East Hollywood area that specializes in massaging that kind of issue?
What does "triple-black" mean in the context of car finishes?
What does "triple-black" mean in the context of car finishes? [more inside]
Online collaborative database front end
I need a front end for an online database of contacts, the easier the better. [more inside]
Yarr, it's drivin' me nuts.
How do I get my middle-click to work the way it used to? [more inside]
UK Politics
How can I get more involved in UK politics? [more inside]
How do I stay connected to my LAN when logged off?
Why is Windows SP3 disconnecting me from the LAN whenever I log off...and how do I make it stop that? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at 2:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jesirose at 2:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Xbox scratches game discs
Our Xbox 360 is scratching the discs. What can we do? [more inside]
posted by maxg94 at 2:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by maxg94 at 2:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Generating a Tag Cloud From Really Large Text Files
I want to generate tag clouds for really large text files (the largest is 85 MB). No online service that I've found will support a file this big. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot at 2:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dbarefoot at 2:13 PM PST - 9 comments
I want more of the same.
I enjoy literature with a dystopian and/or post-apocalyptic bent to it. I want more. Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Autarky at 2:07 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by Autarky at 2:07 PM PST - 60 comments
Powersong Ideas
What are some great "powersongs"? [more inside]
My computer might have a Trojan, now what?
It's become apparent that my computer may have a Trojan. I just received a Returned Mail notice for mail I never sent, which instead of displaying my name it displayed "jasen kimberly," and was sent to a strange russian email address: munsov@pobox.spbu.ru. I'm concerned that this may be the result of a trojan "phoning home," or using my computer to send spam.
posted by matkline at 1:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by matkline at 1:30 PM PST - 9 comments
Please Help me with my Blogger Blog and Custom Domain
Why might my Blogger blog not be working with my custom domain and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by andoatnp at 1:26 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by andoatnp at 1:26 PM PST - 15 comments
Creation Myth
Pequeninos, Thranx, Fithp, Psychlos, Aalaag, Hani, Mahendo'sat, Kif, etc.
Do you recall if any of these science fiction aliens (or any other sf aliens) have their own creation myth? At first glance it seemed a easy research assignment. I have no trouble in coming up with creation myths for real cultures, but I'm coming up with 0 in imaginary cultures.
posted by francesca too at 1:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by francesca too at 1:03 PM PST - 17 comments
powerful modern poetry?
Suggestions for hard-hitting contemporary poets or spoken word artists? [more inside]
What sort of software is used to make cool infographic movies?
Does anyone know which software packages are made to make neat infographic-y movies like these? I'd love to make something along those lines as a cool compliment to The Money Meltdown.
Looking for a Nice, Relatively Inexpensive Turntable+PreAmp
VinylFilter: Looking for a quality Turntable and PreAmp to fill the needs of a poor audiophile ($500-650 Budget) [more inside]
What to expect out of short stay in county?
What can I expect from a 3-day stay in county jail? In the near future I will be an honored guest in the county jail of San Luis Obispo, CA. Up until now I have never been arrested and have absolutely no idea on what to expect out of this. I'd really appreciate any heads-up advice as well as just general expectations of this experience from any who have gone through it before. A little more detail inside, Thanks in advance. [more inside]
posted by ws at 12:07 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by ws at 12:07 PM PST - 31 comments
Concatenating a bunch of WAV files
Is there an easy way to concatenate WAV files in batch mode? [more inside]
posted by JParker at 12:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by JParker at 12:01 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me be an Eve to his Wall-E
I have a penchant for elaborate Halloween costumes. This year my boyfriend and I want to go as Wall-E and Eve, but I'm struggling with how to create an Eve costume. [more inside]
Help me get through school!
Anyone ever have trouble getting though social work school when they wanted to become a therapist? [more inside]
How do I make my own lavender-filled softies?
How do I go about making my own lavender bags? I'm planning on making some softies for Christmas presents and am unsure on whether they need to be fully filled with herb (dude) or whether a mixture of polyfilling is needed (less expensive). I'm also wondering what kind of lavender to use, and where the best (UK) place to obtain it may be. [more inside]
Hungry Cat makes me INSANE
Why is my cat always hungry? [more inside]
Probably a stupid stock question
Probably a stupid question -- Is selling a long position and then going long on same security on the same day day trading? Is it subject to any sort of SEC rules? [more inside]
Those fancy markerboards on "ReGenesis"
On the TV show ReGenesis, the scientists constantly scribble with markers on big, transparent boards — here's a clip, and here's another. I am guessing that they are using fluorescent wet-erase markers, perhaps in combination with a black-light lamp to make the paint visible in such low light. Where can I buy a setup like this?
posted by gentle at 10:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by gentle at 10:40 AM PST - 7 comments
If I didn't look like Darkman, I'd come to your office and yell at you...
Thanks to a douchebag contractor that dumped a cubic yard of broken cinder blocks in the bike lane, we're back to the eternal question: Is it better to leave a large but shallow scrape injury open to the air or cover it? Or is there some other thing I should be doing? [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget at 10:31 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Inspector.Gadget at 10:31 AM PST - 9 comments
How to behave in a threesome?
I have been invited to a threesome with a female friend of mine and her boyfriend. I'm thinking of going for it, but have soube doubts on how to behave. Can the hive help me? [more inside]
Law school - prerequesite for state politics?
My dear friend wishes to be governor someday of his state. He is certain law school is the "best path" to attain this goal. Those who have gone to law school (and those who have an opinion) is this necessarily true? [more inside]
Am I going to jail?
Help me out with what to expect in court tomorrow, especially financially. [more inside]
Strange-looking Californian Medjool Dates
What's with the white spots on these Medjool Dates? Take a look at these pictures. I've eaten tons of Medjool dates in my life, from California and the Middle East, but I've never seen this. [more inside]
posted by exhilaration at 9:45 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by exhilaration at 9:45 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking for rectangular paintable ductwork that looks as good (and works as well) as boxing it in with drywall.
We just boxed in with drywall a round 5" heating duct, running from floor to ceiling in the corner of the living room. Because of some odd features of the room, this took up more space than it should. What I'd really like is to replace the duct (and drywall) with a paintable rectangular duct running up the corner of the room, that would look just as good as drywall. This would have to be rugged enough to withstand small children playing in the room (e.g. not dent like typical metal duct). Does this exist? [more inside]
Blue-toned political video filter.
Music video question: It's probably from the late '90s or early aughts, and it might be a Canadian band, rock-pop. I remember the lead singer might be named Dave, or have his band named after him in some way, but it's not Dave Matthews. It's just a video staged in a blue studio with text overlaid about current socio-economic and political crises in the world. Decoration is very sparse and involved things like ladders and amps; the blue tone to the video is overwhelming. Can you help me find this music video?
posted by flibbertigibbet at 8:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by flibbertigibbet at 8:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Fantastic software development blogs?
I have Kathy Sierra withdrawal. What blog should I read instead? [more inside]
The Phantom Back-Bow
Shoefilter: Are these Valentino shoes vintage? An urban legend? [more inside]
posted by Edelweiss at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Edelweiss at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking for vintage photo album
My great-uncle kept a photo album back in the 1940's. Where can I find another one like it? [more inside]
Sync Itunes Playlist to Ipod without copying music?
Sync Itunes Playlist to Ipod without copying music? [more inside]
Who was the Ur-Paris?
Who was the Ur-Paris? Who were the Paris Hiltons of yesteryear? Whenever I find myself in conversation with people-who-think-they're-smarter-than-everyone, I know that I will soon be subjected to a rant about how we now live in the most facile of times, obsessed with celebrities like Paris Hilton. I'd like to hear arguments for the opposing view: that this is nothing new, that, throughout history, it has always been human nature to be interested in the lives of certain people... [more inside]
Help me find this audio experiment.
I read about and heard an experiment about acoustic resonance. A guy made a tape in a room of his voice, then made many generations of recordings of the original recording. At the end all that was left on tape were the fundamental frequencies of the room. I can't find it anywhere. Ring any bells?
posted by TheCoug at 3:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by TheCoug at 3:17 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me buy awesome Japanese stuff from Japan.
I am looking for someone to help me purchase goods from a Japanese website. [more inside]
Get New York to stop honking?
How do I get people in my neighborhood to stop honking? [more inside]
posted by idledebonair at 12:51 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by idledebonair at 12:51 AM PST - 22 comments
IS there a way to password protect one app from running on OS X ?
Is there a way to password protect one application from running on Mac OS X? Ideally, I would like to keep Adium from ever running without an admin authentication being provided immediately prior to it running. [more inside]
October 4
long distance car buying -- slightly paranoid and overeager buyer
After months and months of looking, I've finally found my dream car. The problem is, it's a few hundred miles away from me... and my trusted mechanic. Help me make this happen! [more inside]
If parent transfers house to me, how can I get mortgage tax deduction?
Can I get the mortgage tax deduction if a parent transfers their house to me and I begin paying the mortgage without going through an actual sale and real estate agent/commission process? [more inside]
Buying a house for my parents and sibling: brilliant or stupid?
Is it stupid to invest in real estate in the next year (knowing things are hitting bottom and buying a foreclosure)? Is it doubly stupid to intertwine family with it (they'd live in it rent-free until the market rebounds)? Is this the stupidest idea ever or brilliant? [more inside]
A couple of FireFox annoyances
A couple of FireFox annoyances [more inside]
Songs That Defined the 80s and 90s
I'm looking for 80s and 90s songs that defined the times. [more inside]
posted by lysistrata at 10:48 PM PST - 66 comments
posted by lysistrata at 10:48 PM PST - 66 comments
Worker not working.
Potentially sticky coworker situation. I have a good friend who I've worked with in the past, and she did good work. I recommended her for an opening on my current team, and she got the job. The problem now is that she's not working. At all. How to handle this? [more inside]
posted by spinifex23 at 10:18 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by spinifex23 at 10:18 PM PST - 16 comments
Is it possible to gain a man's attraction once it's lost?
Is it possible to gain a man's attraction again once it's lost? Or is it done / irreversible? [more inside]
posted by freshsprout at 9:43 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by freshsprout at 9:43 PM PST - 28 comments
keep your frigid fingers away from me
Our apartment is cold, we want to have sex. How do we make this work? [more inside]
Credit, Schmedit!
Recommendation for good credit card company to build credit with. [more inside]
Do we have to throw them out?
Can anything be done with extra pharmaceuticals? [more inside]
Is Bi-Monthly Really Better?
Is it really that much better to pay off a mortgage in bi-monthly payments rather than once-a-month payments? [more inside]
One beet, two beet, canned beet
After months of diligently shopping healthier, I have come to the realization that I just cannot get through the fresh vegetables I buy in a timely manner. Having decided to go back to cans (except for cabbage and onions), tell me what I should be on the lookout for, in terms of great-tasting things to try.
posted by parmanparman at 8:42 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by parmanparman at 8:42 PM PST - 24 comments
Help me figure out an escape plan.
I need to change my life, badly. Please help me figure out how. [more inside]
I want to heat and eat food not emit it.
How can I make sure my clothes and bedding don't smell like food if I'm cooking only a few feet away? [more inside]
posted by 913 at 7:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by 913 at 7:45 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I get an email alert when a web page changes?
I need to automatically refresh a web page and be alerted via email (or run an applescript) when it changes. [more inside]
Set Point Blues
I have been trying, off-and-on, to lose five to ten pounds, or at least decrease my bodyfat percentage, but I've had no luck. I'm not overweight, but I would like to get back to the body weight I had ten years ago. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 7:22 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 7:22 PM PST - 13 comments
Record yahoo messenger?
How can I record audio from yahoo messenger? More inside. [more inside]
Old Prices for John Hancock Income Security Trust
OldFinancialInformationFilter: Figuring out cost basis for John Hancock Income Securities Trust (JHS) under its previous CUSIP. [more inside]
posted by i love cheese at 7:04 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by i love cheese at 7:04 PM PST - 1 comment
Need help finding a documentary about mind control.
Looking for a documentary about subliminal messaging, the power of suggestion and holding up a armored truck. [more inside]
posted by notchristopher at 6:42 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by notchristopher at 6:42 PM PST - 4 comments
How did these banking crises affect their stock markets?
I'm trying to find out how much stock prices fell in their respective stock markets during three of the following "Big Five" financial crises: Spain(c.1977), Norway(c.1987), Finland(c.1991). Harvard's Rogoff claims a 20% average decline but this seems wrong given that the declines in the other Big Two crises, Japan and Sweden alone were 80% and 45% respectively.
I love your Schweaty balls
My sister is going to a SNL themed Halloween party. She needs ideas for "obscure, I mean so obscure that people are like 'Wow that is obscure!' "I told her that not many SNL characters are that obscure and if they are, no one's going to get it anyway. Yet being my sister I feel I should help her. I suggested Rosanne Rossana Danna, but that was not obscure enough. So I turn to the green.
How can sincere online appeals for help be distinguished from scams??
How can one help strangers who request help online (not the email requests, please!!) without falling for scams? How can we distinguish sincere pleas from the unscrupulous ones? [more inside]
Sexual without sex?
How do I healthily express and engage my sexuality without dating or casual encounters? (nsfw) [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 6:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by zeek321 at 6:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Hey Junior, why are you so rashy on your wrists and neck?
Is there anywhere that sells all-cotton winter coats for toddlers? My fragile son has skin allergies and while the usual mountain climbing gear may be great for all of those two-year-olds who are climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, what about the kids who need their skin to breathe free, man? [more inside]
Tell me about Von Willebrand Disease
Looking to start an overseas charity
My friend is looking to begin a charity benefiting children in Africa. We live in the U.S. And we have no idea what we're doing. Any tips from someone who would know how to begin? [more inside]
Cheap, Blank Notepads?
Where can I buy cheap blank notepads. [more inside]
Is it immature for me to want to sacrifice a good career with a good company to live closer to my parents?
Is it immature for me to want to sacrifice a good career with a good company to live closer to my parents? [more inside]
posted by speedoavenger at 3:34 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by speedoavenger at 3:34 PM PST - 25 comments
I need some advice about buying a portable lightweight laptop.
I need some advice about buying a portable lightweight laptop. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 at 3:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by gregb1007 at 3:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Quotes about the importance of political outsiders in American democracy?
What are some quotes from the Founding Fathers or other historic American figures on the subject of who is qualified to govern? Specifically I'm looking for quotes about the idea of average citizens being able to serve as politicians, and the importance thereof. [more inside]
Can I save money by buying an Iphone?
Will buying an iphone save me money? [more inside]
posted by PinkButterfly at 2:00 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by PinkButterfly at 2:00 PM PST - 24 comments
Fasting, metabolism, and weight loss?
Fasting, metabolism, and weight loss? [more inside]
Help me find the apron of my Nana's dreams!
Apron Filter! Where can I get a really nice (pretty, well-made) waist apron for my beloved Nana? Catch - must fit UK size 20-22! [more inside]
posted by cardamine at 1:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cardamine at 1:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Who was the first person in recorded history?
Who was the first person mentioned in recorded history? I remember that my high school history teacher said it was Sargon I of Akkad, but I can't find any reference to that anywhere.
why i love the internet
how to watch bbc iplayer outside of the uk ? [more inside]
When is W being released?
Oliver Stone's new film W is being released on October 17th. Does anyone know if this a limited release or a nationwide release? [more inside]
posted by MiaWallace at 1:00 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by MiaWallace at 1:00 PM PST - 4 comments
How is sign disappeared?
How are advertising postings on public property viewed in the eyes of the law? [more inside]
My wife of 10 years is leaving me. I'm lost.
My wife of 10 years is leaving me. I'm lost. [more inside]
childproofing the internet
I have just finished setting up an XP-installation for my four year old boy. Now i need to set up some kind of internet filter. [more inside]
What do I use to make my first website?
Need recommendations for personal website as hub to internet life for a first time page creator. [more inside]
posted by grieserm at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by grieserm at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Picture a Venn diagram with 3 circles: LaTeX, Emacs, Mac. I'd like to live in the intersection.
Mac users who write LaTeX documents in Emacs (with or without AucTeX), please tell me about your workflow. [more inside]
posted by gleuschk at 11:08 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by gleuschk at 11:08 AM PST - 10 comments
How long before she can't get the dog back?
What's a reasonable amount of time for allowing someone to retract an oral contract for a dog? [more inside]
posted by AuntieRuth at 10:41 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by AuntieRuth at 10:41 AM PST - 29 comments
Narrowing down the field of potential future employers.
Looking for a recommendation for a tattoo artist in Pittsburgh. [more inside]
posted by namewithoutwords at 10:38 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by namewithoutwords at 10:38 AM PST - 5 comments
Top 100!
What is the best way to maintain a "top 100" list on a week to week basis (that also tracks how far something has moved up or down the list the previous week)? [more inside]
Skype problems
I'm having two issues with Skype that make it hard for people to add me to their lists, and I'm not entirely sure if they're bugs or if it's supposed to be like that. I don't get notified when people add me, and nobody can find me in the directory. [more inside]
posted by easternblot at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by easternblot at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Stop my messenger bag from sliding down?
I have a Timbuk2 messenger bag. When I ride with it on, it wants to slip down to the right under my right arm. What can I do to make it more friction-y or tacky on the back, such that it is not so slidey? [more inside]
posted by everichon at 9:33 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by everichon at 9:33 AM PST - 15 comments
Going bananas.
Urgent food-wine pairing query: What wine can I serve with banana bread? It comes out of the oven in an hour, will cool, and then I'm off to a party, and would like to bring something to sip on while we all scarf it down in a few hours. I'm using this recipe, without the bourbon. Also, I'm in Poland, so brands aren't as helpful as actual types of wine; I'll only have time to stop by one shop on the way. Thanks!
Work in the rokies?
I'd like to work in the rockies does anyone have info about that? [more inside]
posted by a007r at 9:20 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by a007r at 9:20 AM PST - 4 comments
help
quick! good place for brunch in seattle with vegan options?
posted by nihlton at 9:17 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by nihlton at 9:17 AM PST - 12 comments
Which characters from Shakespeare's plays do the party leaders in the Canadian federal election resemble most?
Which characters from Shakespeare's plays do the party leaders in the Canadian federal election resemble most? [more inside]
posted by stokast at 9:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by stokast at 9:02 AM PST - 7 comments
Is there such a thing as DOF bracketing?
Another photography question regarding bracketing aperture and locking exposure. Is this possible on either a Canon or Nikon dSLR? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon at 7:55 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by drpynchon at 7:55 AM PST - 15 comments
Welcome to Fright Night!
Yet Another Halloween Query filter: What are some creative ideas for (items to search for, places to go during a) Halloween Scavenger Hunt? The spookier the better. It's a family affair, but we are talking adults and teens, so anything goes! Oh, and they'll be wearing costumes, so embarrassing ideas with that in mind are also welcome.
posted by misha at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by misha at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
spanish dialogue recommendations
Oh, the drama!! Recommend me diálogos en español, please. I'm interested in easy, two-person, not-so-long (~3 minutes out loud) non-risqué dialogues. Preferably, they were originally written in Spanish, and have some emotion in them. Realistically, I should be able to find them online, because I have no access to Spanish language books. (Spanish-language resources are ok to recommend; it needs to be easy for the person learning from me.)
Recommend me some Goal Setting software?
Recommend me some Goal Setting software? [more inside]
Seltzer + Exercise = Do Not Want?
Will drinking seltzer water before exercise hurt me? [more inside]
How do I convert a car to electric? No previous knowledge here!
My cell phone can't access cell phone sites!
Getting fed up: how to access Japanese cell phone sites from my MacBook or iPhone? [more inside]
You need to be more Romantic
Romantic-era classical music for someone who is not fond of Romantic-era classical music? [more inside]
posted by NemesisVex at 2:44 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by NemesisVex at 2:44 AM PST - 11 comments
Looking for some color in a black and white world
It seems that I have completely run out of black ink, but I have a new color cartridge in my HP All-in-one printer (F2120). I want to print out pdfs of crossword puzzles that I've downloaded from the internet. The pdfs only utilize black ink. I want to print them out in a color (red, green, blue.. I don't care), so that the puzzle and clues all appear in the same (non-black) color. I'm using Adobe Acrobat 6.0 Professional for Win2k. Is there any easy way to do this? Is it even possible? Have I provided enough info?
Help me think of fun freeware for a gift computer
I won a computer at work. I'm giving it to Mr. Mustachio tommorrow night. What are some fun freeware prorams and Firefox add-ons I can install before I give it to him? [more inside]
posted by louche mustachio at 12:47 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by louche mustachio at 12:47 AM PST - 19 comments
Don't you hate when they say plug and play? PSP3 amd WinMedia help, please?
My PS3 doesn't recognise my win media player 11. Or is it that my win media player 11 doesn't recognise my PS3? Or is it my Netgear Gateway? Do I need Psp3 support, Comcast support, or WinXP support? Suddenly, a relationship with my SO hangs in the balance... [more inside]
posted by verytres at 12:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by verytres at 12:19 AM PST - 2 comments
October 3
Recommended ancient classic literature for beginners
Where do I start with ancient classic literature, especially accessible versions of mythological or vaguely historical tales? Preferably from Anglo-Saxon or Norse traditions, but I'm open to anything really good. [more inside]
Groin/Hip Strain/Sprain
YANMD: Self-diagnosed high-groin sprain. Chronic for more than six weeks, further aggravated when I tripped in the airport today. It seems that the negative stress of catching myself completely tweaked it. 39yo Caucasian male [more inside]
Should I treat new plastering.
DIY Filter: I've just had my kitchen walls replastered following damp proof injection and am about to take delivery of new kitchen units. What should I do to the plaster where the units are to go? Seal it, paint it or leave it bare. [more inside]
posted by xla76 at 10:06 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by xla76 at 10:06 PM PST - 2 comments
What the Flickr?
I have a picture on Flickr that has suddenly been getting daily hits in the hundreds. I tracked it down via stats to this page. [more inside]
posted by pjern at 9:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pjern at 9:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for ideas to encourage Canadian university students to vote
Looking for ideas to encourage Canadian university students to vote in the next federal election [more inside] [more inside]
Pudding Fruit?
What's the name of this fruit we bought at a farmer's market in Kauai? [more inside]
posted by tdischino at 8:15 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by tdischino at 8:15 PM PST - 6 comments
Should I report an accident to my insurance company even if there was no harm done?
A little kid ran in front of my car in a parking lot and I hit him. He was not hurt and there was no damage to my car. The boy's mother apologized and told me everything was okay. We did not exchange any information. After I drove away she called the police and filed a bogus report. What to do? [more inside]
posted by tipthepizzaguy at 8:03 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by tipthepizzaguy at 8:03 PM PST - 12 comments
How to deal with someone so direct?
How do I deal with someone so verbal about his needs? [more inside]
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 7:49 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 7:49 PM PST - 23 comments
i need a new online smoke shop
cigarette filter, so to speak: the online smoke shop i've been using for years just shut down. i need a new one! any good/legit sources? (yes, i've paid with echeck for years, not a problem)
posted by sdn at 7:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by sdn at 7:09 PM PST - 4 comments
How to socialize when you're in a big group of people
I'm good at one-on-one conversation, but put me in a big group, and feel like I can't get a word in or connect with anyone. I'm looking for your tips on socializing when part of a big group of people. [more inside]
Do you know this Sam Hunt poem?
"Burying my Father," by Sam Hunt. Does anyone know this poem? [more inside]
What are the best resources for creating and managing a charity book & CD sales project?
My husband is creating a fundraiser for an Armenian aid organization in the city of Gumri, where he did his Peace Corps service several years ago. The fundraiser has two parts: a book of poems and their Armenian translations, and a CD anthology featuring original music by a variety of artists who have agreed to donate their work. What's the best way of publishing and distributing this effort? We're familiar with Lulu, wondering if there are other/better resources we’re not considering. Advice on pricing and communications for this effort also appreciated! [more inside]
I want the debates to be annotated after the fact, a la pop-up video.
Has anyone seen a pop-up-video style version of the presidential or VP debates that checks facts and names? If not, is there any organization I could suggest this to with any reasonable hope of having them implement it? [more inside]
Only Slightly Intimidated, I Swear.
Soon-to-graduate-from-undergrad-business-school-and-oh-crap-interviews-coming-up-filter: I've just been scheduled for some upcoming interviews with McKinsey and BCG. ..erm, what do I do now? The formats for the first rounds are a multiple-choice "Initial Problem Solving" test and 2 (phone) case interviews, respectively. [more inside]
posted by demagogue at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by demagogue at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
I mustache you this question...
If there was a greeting card with a fuzzy felt mustache on the outside, what would the inside say? [more inside]
posted by Ugh at 4:38 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Ugh at 4:38 PM PST - 40 comments
Oh Baby!
My neighbor/good friend just went into labor! I have the keys to her house. Give me some ideas of what I can do to rock out her house while she is gone! [more inside]
Simple MIDI sequencer.
Where can I find a super-simple standalone MIDI sequencer? [more inside]
posted by dmd at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dmd at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
How to best communicate the data about which I will later AskMefi?
Question-Asking-Filter: What would be the best way to ASK a question on AskMeFi that I want to ask? Pre-question question-answers within. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:11 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:11 PM PST - 21 comments
Cat-astrophe
Cat conflict. As in fighting and spraying. Is there a way to broker a peace accord? [more inside]
How do I meditate regularly?
How do I establish a regular meditation routine? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 2:31 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by wastelands at 2:31 PM PST - 15 comments
Find that shirt!
Do you stay home when you have a coldsore?
Two-pronged question: (1.) How do you get out of work if you wake up with a massive coldsore?; & (2.) Do most people just go to work with a coldsore? [more inside]
How many states have nuclear bans?
How many US states have bans on the construction of new nuclear power plants? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc at 1:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by aaronetc at 1:52 PM PST - 7 comments
Redneck Voter Song
Name this rednecky country supposedly patriotic ballad! (Mentions guns, freedom, voting, change)... [more inside]
Bear Ambition
I would like to wear a bear costume for Halloween, but the only storebought options I have found on eBay and elsewhere online haven't quite matched what I'm looking for.
This is basically what I'm after, as a reference. Or possibly even this one or this one.
If anyone out there knows where to find something similar that would fit a 5'9" 130 lb person, I would be thankful (bonus points if I can buy it in the Vancouver, BC area)
Full disclosure: I plan on drinking beer from a growler with 'Honey' written on it.
How do I easily oxidize brass?
What is the best way to oxidize brass chain? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love at 12:16 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by logic vs love at 12:16 PM PST - 6 comments
I LOVE Brainstorming. How can I do more of it?
I LOVE Brainstorming. How can I do more of it? [more inside]
How can I grant user access to one directory only, so they can edit a file?
How can I grant user access to one directory only, so they can edit a file? [more inside]
Get me to play: Nethack!
I am looking for a varient of Rogue/Nethack/Slash'em/Angband/Whatever with a GUI. I don't want the fancy 3d Falcon's eye. I would prefer tiled, but its not necessary.
I have been playing Powder on my DS and PC over the last few days (after coming across it via the latest "What can I do with my DS thread"), and its exactly what I want, but I feel its lacking in depth. [more inside]
Teach me photography!
I just bought an old Meopta Flexaret TLR camera. Tell me what to do with it. [more inside]
In search of something strange.... in NYC
Need a suggestion for something unusual to do tonight in nyc! [more inside]
Should I get a Robomower?
Does anyone have experience with RoboMower or other robotic mowers on the market? Is my dream a reality or do these things not really work as advertised? [more inside]
Like the one ring, but with less evil.
EngagementRingFilter: I'm coming upon that time in my life - I'm going to buy a ring and propose to my wonderful girlfriend. My problem is, though, that no matter how much I look up, and what I read, I still can't wrap my head around buying an actual ring. She wants something like this, but I can't see to find anything. Help! [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 10:32 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by SNWidget at 10:32 AM PST - 32 comments
How do I make money off reading?
How can I earn income off my reading habit/hobby? [more inside]
Why so many people with physical quirks on My Name is Earl?
Is there any particular reason why My Name is Earl features the number of disabled/injured/otherwise-non-standard people it does? [more inside]
I'm interested in patent agent-ing
How does one become a patent agent in the United States? [more inside]
Zombie "L'Origine du monde?"
Beardo Halloween: I would kinda like to go as Gustave Courbet, but fear a) trying to come up with a good costume that reads as Courbet, and b) having to explain who Gustave Courbet is over and over. I do look like him, but what else might there be? [more inside]
Raise your hand if you're sure
My 6 yr old son has mature male body odor. Has anyone encountered this? I'm not exactly worried, but, I just wonder if it's normative to be this smelly at such an early age. [more inside]
Good Will Hunting
How would I go about obtaining a copy of my grandfather's will? [more inside]
Is there help for people who suck at helping themselves?
Angst and melancholy aside, I persistently fear that I will never be able to happily integrate into society. I know I need help, but I can’t figure out how to overcome my negative emotions and in succumbing to them I only feed into my cycle of avoidance and disappointment. [more inside]
[Wii filter] too scarce at Christmas?
[Wii filter] Is it going to be impossible to find the Wii right before Christmas? Should we wait until after Christmas to get it? Is it still in high demand? Are there new online resources to find Wii systems for sale? [more inside]
posted by parilous at 10:12 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by parilous at 10:12 AM PST - 33 comments
Has the credit crunch made it impossible to do credit card balance transfers?
I want to transfer a credit card balance to another card that would offer me a 0% interest rate for a few months. But I'm worried that the credit crunch has made it difficult or impossible to do such balance transfers. Is this the case? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Help needed winterizing trees!
Few questions on winterizing young trees and bushes. [more inside]
posted by Mastercheddaar at 10:06 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Mastercheddaar at 10:06 AM PST - 2 comments
PCP in pittsburgh
Primary care doctor in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA? [more inside]
posted by the druid at 9:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by the druid at 9:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Would you like fries with that RAID array?
The server room at work has two air-conditioner units for controlling the atmosphere in the place. There's a key on the door, and only five of us can enter. About an hour ago, while changing backup tapes, I got a whiff of the smell of baked potatoes. Now the smell of baked (or boiled?) potatoes is really strong. What the hell's going on? [more inside]
posted by Mozai at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mozai at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
InsuranceFilter: What exactly makes a medication fall into the maintenance medication category in the eyes of insurance companies?
InsuranceFilter: What exactly makes a medication fall into the maintenance medication category in the eyes of insurance companies? Is it the fact that the doctor writes the prescription and allows for refills? Would getting a new prescription with no refills every month circumvent the whole maintenance medication designation? [more inside]
posted by lrkuperman at 9:17 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by lrkuperman at 9:17 AM PST - 7 comments
Burning CD/DVDs on Laptop
I own this laptop and I love it except I am having trouble with the cd/dvd burner. It reads just fine but when I try to burn, no matter what program I use, it doesn't burn properly. Sometimes it leaves the disc blank or leaves a song here and there blank while other songs are burned properly. Do you think it's a defective burner or something to do with how it communicates with the OS?
Single-user CMS?
Best open-source CMS for a single user? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 9:06 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 9:06 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I stop my hard cider from turning to vinegar?
I'd like to hang on to some hard cider though the winter — without it turning to vinegar. [more inside]
I am thinking about knocking down the wall between my kitchen and dining room.
I am considering knocking down the wall between my kitchen and my dining room. Multiple questions inside. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 8:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by hazyspring at 8:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Art shopping in Austin
Where in Austin could I go this weekend to purchase a cool piece of art as a wedding present for my sister and her fiancé? [more inside]
Fetch and Display remote content?
What options do I have to fetch content from other websites for display on my own? [more inside]
Tips or tricks to help me with time management issues?
Help me find info showing both sides where they need to compromise
I seem to remember reading about a study which showed a correlation between higher taxes and lower spending, can you help me find it? [more inside]
posted by Reverend John at 8:12 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Reverend John at 8:12 AM PST - 6 comments
Don't make me go to the Bongo Room! I won't go to the Bongo Room!
Really Specific Chicago Restaurant Filter: Does anyone know if Dodo's new location has opened yet? [more inside]
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 8:06 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 8:06 AM PST - 2 comments
Removing drywall anchors from the wall
I need to remove drywall anchor bolts from the wall, but the recommended method (just unscrewing the screw until the bolt drops into the wall cavity) is not working. Suggestions? [more inside]
Program to find and extract images in book scans?
Is there a program that will automatically take scans of pages that contain text and images and then extract the images and place them in separate files? Open source would be best. [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels at 7:35 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mo Nickels at 7:35 AM PST - 8 comments
Phone in your answer, please.
I love my Sennheiser HD 580 headphones, but the cord gets tangled around my chair. Could I switch to cordless headphones with no loss in sound quality? [more inside]
How to start a gifted program?
How do I get a GOOD gifted/enrichment program started at my child's school? [more inside]
posted by pearlybob at 6:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by pearlybob at 6:53 AM PST - 6 comments
No more (bike) junk in my trunk
Shopping for trailer-hitch mounted bike rack for my road bike, with room for two additional ones. What should I look for? Who do you recommend? Who or what to avoid? [more inside]
Where should I live in San Diego?
Where should I live in San Diego? [more inside]
Better sleeping through chemistry
Is there any supplement I can add to 5-HTP to help me sleep at night? Or do I need to try something different instead? I'd rather not... Reasons & stuff inside. [more inside]
Should I warn another employer about an ex-employee?
I had a seriously unpleasant experience with a former employee in the aftermath of his termination, and I have since learned that he is employed at a similar business in another city. Is it my place to warn them? [more inside]
Where should I go to take fun pictures in LA this weekend?
I just found out that I'll be in LA from Saturday-Tuesday. I'll have Saturday and part of Sunday free, and I'd like to take some nice photographs and/or a photowalk. I've heard people don't walk in LA.....I'll be on foot, and staying in West Hollywood (I've never been to LA.) Where should I go for awesome pics, and how should I get there? [more inside]
Fake metal band name- help!
How should I handle a public speaking component of a job interview?
I have an job interview in three days at a large public university medical center in the U.S. As the job has a public speaking component, they are asking all the candidates to give a 3-5 minute presentation on a technology or academia topic. How should I handle this? [more inside]
can I buy complete series of Married with Children?
can I buy a complete DVD series of Married with Children? If so, where? How much should I expect to pay? It has 11 seasons, and I want to buy it as a gift. However, it would be way too expensive to pay 35-45 dollars PER season, for each individually.
Do US charities have public accounts?
How can I, as a UK citizen, get to see what a US charity is spending its money on? Do US Charities have to make their accounts public? [more inside]
Is TeachNY.org worth my time and effort?
Has anyone here ever went into teaching in NYC/NYS using the www.teachny.org route? I'm looking to hear about the realities and true expectations I should be having rather than all the hype and glamour they make it appear to be.... [more inside]
Are my headphones toast?
Are my noise-cancelling really dead?
I have a pair of Sony over-ear noise-cancelling headphones, which I have been very happy with for several years. They still work, but the noise-cancelling part does not. I changed the batteries (of course), but the light does not come on. Are they toast or is there somewhere I could take them? The local shop of course says 'buy new ones' but I'm not sure I want to give up so quickly.
This question applies to electronics in general, actually. I often have stuff that stops working (in part) and feel bad about throwing it out.
What do you do?
How do I find the home addresses of board of directors in Germany?
How do I find the home addresses of board of directors in Germany? [more inside]
fun e-cards for kids
Know a good kids' e-card site where I can find a cute animated get-well soon card? [more inside]
posted by dog food sugar at 2:08 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by dog food sugar at 2:08 AM PST - 4 comments
Australian Migration Agent Needed - good with Creative Industries
Where can I find an Australian migration agent who's good with the creative industries, or otherwise unusual career paths? [more inside]
Abuse - Does it send out silent signals?
If children are sponges and caretakers have issues what are the kids absorbing? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier at 1:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by watercarrier at 1:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Friday nights in Tucson
So I'm going out tomorrow night and I need some help with suggestions for what to do on a late Friday night in Tucson. [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin at 12:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by woolylambkin at 12:59 AM PST - 4 comments
Old-fashioned but usable loose-leaf book needed...
Where can I find an old type of loose-leaf journal? [more inside]
posted by blue_wardrobe at 12:07 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 12:07 AM PST - 4 comments
October 2
Help me Halloween!
Halloween Costume Filter: I am looking for a somewhat classy character or historical figure to be for Halloween this year that's not overly done. (Think Jackie O, not Marilyn Monroe.) [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse at 10:47 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by thebrokenmuse at 10:47 PM PST - 23 comments
Learning to program help?
Help me advance my computer education! [more inside]
What is the most common aptitude/job suitabilty test, or battery of tests, given to upper-level executives in Canada?
What is the most common aptitude/job suitabilty test, or battery of tests, given to upper-level executives in Canada? [more inside]
I need a Toronto haircut.
I'm in Toronto. I'm a dude. I need a haircut. I can't pay much. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane at 8:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by tomcochrane at 8:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Gift for a goth wedding?
Help me choose an unconventional wedding gift for a goth couple. [more inside]
posted by velvet winter at 8:35 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by velvet winter at 8:35 PM PST - 22 comments
Tinnitus After Antibiotics
I'm recovering from a bout of pneumonia for which I was prescribed a 5-day course of Azithromycin. I'm feeling much better, but I'm bothered by tinnitus. Googling has revealed that my antibiotic may have cause this. If so, will it go away eventually and/or is there anything specific I can do to help it go away? I really don't want to - and can't afford to - pay for another doctor visit if this is something that will go away on its own. [more inside]
posted by amyms at 8:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by amyms at 8:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Meta Descriptions and Keywords for MediaWiki
I have a MediaWiki wiki that I've started. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to automatically generate meta keywords and meta descriptions from the articles. What is the best solution for this? I tried to find out how Wikipedia does it, but my Google Fu is weak.
Hawaii and me.
Can I upgrade my ram to 2GB?
Non-Pornographic Neutrally Posed Naked Men?
I am looking for non-pornographic nude photographs of men, neutral pose, front and side views, but the signal v. noise ratio has prevented me from turning anything up. [more inside]
I told my friends I was considering suicide and they stopped speaking to me. Should I reach out to them?
I went through a bad depression and my two of my best friends stopped talking to me when I told them how I was feeling. Should I try to save the friendships? [more inside]
posted by Jaleesa at 6:17 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Jaleesa at 6:17 PM PST - 30 comments
Back off, will ya? You smell like canned tamales.
As someone who takes public transportation every day, I spend a lot of time thinking about body odor. Can you tell me the chemical or bacterial reason that certain types of funk smell they way they do? [more inside]
What's the best way to book a rail ticket from London to Flensburg, Germany?
What's the best way to book a rail ticket from London to Flensburg, Germany? [more inside]
Because ActiveDocument.Text() Would Be Too Easy...
I'm writing a code analysis tool in VB.NET for Visual Studio 2005. Help me extract the text of the active window. [more inside]
posted by DWRoelands at 5:31 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by DWRoelands at 5:31 PM PST - 3 comments
Great Depression movies
Most acclaimed or your favorite movies about life during the Great Depression or the Great Panic of 1873?
Where to buy cheap groceries in Vancouver?
Where can I buy cheap groceries in the Vancouver/Burnaby area? I'd like to know where all the ethnic markets are, or smaller shops that offer lower prices than supermarkets. Economy-of-scale savings are out as I don't have a car. For the purposes of this question, I'll define "cheap" as "cheaper than Superstore".
What is the origin of the phrase "by the balls"?
What is the origin of the phrase "by the balls" as in: "He's really got you by the balls."? [more inside]
posted by sciurus at 4:52 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by sciurus at 4:52 PM PST - 18 comments
recycled PCs as m0n0wall WAN/VPN routers - worth messing with?
ITfilter: Thinking about a new firewall/WAN VPN router - should I bother trying to roll my own with m0n0wall? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bartleby at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
How many peanuts are in a Snickers bar?
So how many actual peanuts are there in a Snickers bar? [more inside]
In need of comfortable work shoes.
Looking for some comfortable, yet affordable, shoes that are suitable for jobs involving a lot of moving around and heavy lifting. [more inside]
High GPA Versus Low GRE
Does a high GPA make up for a low GRE score for grad school admissions? Should I send my scores to schools if they are "recommended" but not required? [more inside]
How to get even with my damages?
I was rear ended in Michigan (a no-fault state) last week but I still wasn't guilty. Although I don't have collision coverage with my insurance, I have neck pains and my car has been totaled. What are my options here? [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix at 3:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by GrooveStix at 3:36 PM PST - 15 comments
iPod Touch as a PDA
Can I save files (specifically pdfs) on an ipod touch? [more inside]
posted by deliquescent at 3:34 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by deliquescent at 3:34 PM PST - 15 comments
Best setup for external drive for Macbook Pro?
What kind of external drive setup should I use for my new Macbook Pro? [more inside]
posted by semblance at 3:29 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by semblance at 3:29 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me wire my basement office for sound
How difficult is it to run low voltage wire perpendicular to the joists, in a finished basement, with minimal damage to the existing plaster? [more inside]
Bugs!
My roommate brought some bugs along with her when she moved in. How do we get rid of them and protect the food? [more inside]
How do I make my Mac Mini do bridging over wireless instead of NAT?
How do I use my Mac Mini to share its ethernet network connection over the wireless connection, but in a way that NAT is not used? In other words, how do I make my Mac Mini do bridging over the wireless connection? [more inside]
Penicillin, you be illin'
What are the lesser known dangers of penicillin that the pharmaceutical companies don't want you to know? [more inside]
posted by saxamo at 2:54 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by saxamo at 2:54 PM PST - 21 comments
Help me design a tall skinny flat window box fan
Help me design a tall skinny flat window box fan! [more inside]
posted by Aquaman at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Aquaman at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me teach my partner Polish!
Can you help me teach my partner Polish? [more inside]
On your mark, get set... go!
Please recommend movies set in this century, featuring an ensemble cast racing to find a treasure (or alternatively, an ensemble cast competing to win a bet of some sort.) [more inside]
posted by np312 at 2:38 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by np312 at 2:38 PM PST - 31 comments
Leave me alone!
How can I get a modem to stop calling my cell phone? [more inside]
I've heard the Boringstoke joke...
I may be spending one week in Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK. Aside from definite trips into London, what else should I do? [more inside]
posted by jdl at 2:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jdl at 2:32 PM PST - 9 comments
Will Christmas airfares get cheaper than they are right now?
I need to travel the weekend after Christmas, returning the weekend after New Years. Am I likely to find cheaper air fares if I wait? [more inside]
Best way to dispose of a USB flash drive?
What's the best way to dispose of a USB flash drive? [more inside]
posted by brandman at 2:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by brandman at 2:22 PM PST - 14 comments
Not panicking, just refining my strategy.
Given the current economic climate, should I be padding my emergency fund or paying off my credit cards? [more inside]
What are some pop culture references on seeing and being seen?
Looking for pop culture examples of our obsession with seeing and being seen. [more inside]
Searching for wall mounted bookshelves.
Searching for the perfect, wall mounted bookshelves: As I live in San Francisco, I'd like some books shelves that are adjustable and readily anchored to the wall. The Treku Bookcase from DWR is perfect, but (as with much from DWR) a bit too expensive. Any other suggestions? [more inside]
posted by aladfar at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by aladfar at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Doomed. I'm Doomed. (Am I?)
Every member of my family, save one, has died young from a heart attack. Am I doomed? [more inside]
Recommendations for cheap hobby tattoo gun?
Can anyone recommend a cheap hobby tattoo machine? There's a bunch with varying prices online, but some anecdotal evidence never hurts. I was going to build my own until I found out how cheap some of them are, but only want to get one if it's worth it.
Paper Chase
PaperFilter - Anyone know where I can buy large sheets of lined paper? [more inside]
posted by ikahime at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ikahime at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments
What are the best places to stop (for great PHOTO ops and delicious FOOD) along Hwy 101 from San Francisco to Seattle?
Please recommend the best places to stop for PHOTO opportunities and delicious FOOD along the 101 from San Francisco to Seattle on a 3-day road trip? [more inside]
i('m a consumer whore)Phone Filter: I've decided I want an iPhone and I've got a ton of questions.
iPhone Filter: I've decided I want an iPhone. I've got a ton of questions, my google-fu is failing me, and I haven't recived much help when I call AT&T. Hopefully you can help me in regards to porting my # from Sprint Business to AT&T. [more inside]
posted by xotis at 12:42 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by xotis at 12:42 PM PST - 11 comments
car registation nightmare
Help me get my car registered in the state of California. [more inside]
What's the best way to create a video tour to teach people how to navigate/use a web site?
What's the best way to create a video tour to teach people how to navigate/use a web site? [more inside]
Using a large teaching clinic as my primary care provider: good idea?
Using a large teaching clinic as my primary care provider in Seattle: good idea? [more inside]
MacCanvas? Material recommendation for use on a white macbook?
What materials would you recommend for customizing a white macbook? [more inside]
Pats
Where do Patriots fans go to watch the games on Sundays in DC? [more inside]
Interview questions for a contractor to permanent employee conversion?
What kind of questions should I expect in an interview going from contractor to permanent employee [more inside]
Teacher needs cheap iPod speaker with remote for classroom, recommendations?
Ipod speaker filter: 4th grade teacher has ipod to play tunes in her classroom, but needs speakers. What do you suggest for (1) less than $75, (2) with remote, (3) loud enough to fill a classroom with 30 students, and (4) works with a 5th gen 80gb ipod? [more inside]
posted by unclezeb at 11:34 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by unclezeb at 11:34 AM PST - 13 comments
Neglect my ride
How would you make a well-running car or pickup truck look, smell, and/or sound like an eyesore/deathtrap/junker without affecting its real abilities or safety? [more inside]
posted by Skorgu at 11:20 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Skorgu at 11:20 AM PST - 31 comments
When smartphones have stupid features
Is there a voice note application for the blackberry curve that DOESN'T involve me sending an MMS or Email with the info to myself? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 at 11:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by rileyray3000 at 11:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Does insanity exist outside the subjective viewpoint of a given society?
Does insanity exist, outside the subjective viewpoint of a given society? [more inside]
posted by datter at 11:03 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by datter at 11:03 AM PST - 54 comments
Help me move my stuff for only a small fortune
How can I move the contents of a small storage unit from Florida to California as economically as possible? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by stewiethegreat at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a Good Auto Insurance Carrier
Our auto insurance is up for renewal and we're looking for a new carrier. [more inside]
Eg vett kva du har i vente
What narrative, if any, is being presented in the Kaizers Orchestra album Ompa til du dør? [more inside]
Take me out to the ballgame
Mets Fans! My accountant just saved me $10,000 with the IRS. I would very much like to thank him in a way he can accept with a small gift. He's a huge Mets fan, is there a book or something I can send to show my appreciation? I'm not a sports fan at all and I won't be taking him out to dinner or some event (my husband might object, heh.)
posted by eatdonuts at 10:21 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by eatdonuts at 10:21 AM PST - 22 comments
DC Nightlife
If you were going to Washington, DC for a week and were the kind of person who likes to do the museum thing by day and go out to eat/drink/merry at night, where would you stay?
I'm headed down there Mon-Thur next week and have no clue
posted by jsavimbi at 10:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jsavimbi at 10:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Optimal Junk Cereal: Can it be done?
In a box of cereal containing two objects of differing density, how does one ensure a roughly even ratio throughout the box's use? That is to say, how do you keep the bottom of the box from being all grain and no marshmallow? [more inside]
posted by majick at 10:10 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by majick at 10:10 AM PST - 18 comments
What's the best option these days for building a home theater PC (HTPC)?
HD-capable HTPC advice / help? I'm overwhelmed here... XBMC, Boxee, MythTV, Windows Media Center, CableCARDS, Popcorn Hour, Apple TV -- too many options!
What should I build to fit my needs within a reasonable cost? [more inside]
Sakartvelo on my mind
HospitalityFilter: What would be a nice parting gift or gifts for a guest from (the Republic of) Georgia spending three weeks in the U.S.? [more inside]
London's calling, and it's my turn to pick up the phone
What can I do with two spare weekends in the Square Mile? [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Shiny Thing at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Backup solutions?
Best HD imaging software/solution? One large external USB2.0 HD, would like to image the primary partition of several XP computers. [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 8:23 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by porpoise at 8:23 AM PST - 8 comments
I assume that black licorice babies would be in bad taste.
Food suggestions for tonight's debate party? [more inside]
posted by rokusan at 8:13 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by rokusan at 8:13 AM PST - 32 comments
need advice on fixing hd partitions
Had a motherboard failure and it affected the hard drive. Big partition is missing and the drive is displayed as much smaller than it actually is. I don't care about the data, but I'd like to use the hard drive again at its normal capacity. [more inside]
And he slowly lapped it up, gazing into her eyes...
If a person were losing blood daily, just a little bit, how much would have to be lost daily for the person to feel it physically? How much would be lost for it to be dangerous? What supplements are useful in this situation? [more inside]
How is my house making me, my girlfriend, and my dogs sick?
We've seen doctors, home inspectors, alternative medicine practitioners and we've got nothing. [more inside]
posted by baltimoretim at 7:46 AM PST - 80 comments
posted by baltimoretim at 7:46 AM PST - 80 comments
Your eyes. They are like raisins to me.
This has been bugging me for ages: in what short story does a description of a face (or eyes) appear as 'two raisins in a vat of dough". [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 7:27 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 7:27 AM PST - 26 comments
Help my kid win Best Costume this year!
My 4-year old son wants to be this bridge for Halloween. Yes, a bridge. That bridge. I am fairly crafty/handy, but I'm a little stumped as to how, specifically, to pull this off. Please help me, creative MeFites. [more inside]
posted by missuswayne at 7:22 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by missuswayne at 7:22 AM PST - 24 comments
What to do with my eggplant
Foodfilter: Please give me your best eggplant recipes! [more inside]
posted by jujube at 7:20 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by jujube at 7:20 AM PST - 26 comments
The Missing Planimal
Why are there no species that implement both halves of the photosynthesis/respiration cycle? [more inside]
posted by DU at 6:45 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by DU at 6:45 AM PST - 45 comments
Put me to sleep!
Why do I refuse to go to sleep, even though I'm tired, I need to get up early, and I'm not even doing anything fun? (long description follows) [more inside]
Sudden Cat Aggression in Previously Harmonious Household - Help!
One of my cats (male, neutered) has suddenly become violently aggressive against another of my cats (female, spayed). Both cats still interact well with our other three cats, so this seems to be something just between the two of them.
I will be consulting my vet, but, assuming there is nothing physically wrong with either cat that may be triggering this (and both cats behave entirely normally when separated from each other), what can be done to heal this rift, which is seriously upsetting our multi-cat household? [more inside]
Star struck
I'd really like to get a book signed by a (relatively) big rockstar. What's the best way to go about this? I dont really want to hang around the stage door when they come on tour and it's unlikely they'll be doing promotional events in my area.
Can you help me rach the stars!?
posted by BadMiker at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by BadMiker at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
do you have time for this question?
Wristwatch blogs: bring them forth. [more inside]
Housemates are killing the interwebs
What do I do about sharing internet with housemates who kill it?
Will a router with QoS solve the problem?
Should I talk to them and ask them to change their settings on whatever programs they are using?
Are there any tools I can use to which person is killing the internet and what program it is? [more inside]
posted by sando at 5:52 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by sando at 5:52 AM PST - 11 comments
Bicycle parking in EC2
Cashmere or merino wool for warmth?
Cashmere or merino wool - which will keep me warmer in my freezing cold office? [more inside]
posted by katala at 5:47 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by katala at 5:47 AM PST - 16 comments
Craft shops in London?
Please give me recommendations for craft stores in London, UK! Specifically: card making, optional: knitting and soap making/rebatching.
Bonus points for locations around Oxford Street and/or easy access by tube! [more inside]
posted by gakiko at 5:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by gakiko at 5:44 AM PST - 5 comments
What did landshark.com do?
Landshark.com What the heck did they do? Just saw August the movie and I still don't know. They died in the dot com bubble. [more inside]
posted by prodevel at 5:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by prodevel at 5:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Sun as electrical plasma
Having watched Thunderbolts of the Gods, and found it quite eye-opening, I'm wondering if there are compelling reasons to accept or not to accept the possibility that the Sun is made of electrical plasma, rather than being a nuclear furnace.
posted by Tarn at 3:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Tarn at 3:59 AM PST - 11 comments
Japanese punk
Japanese punk recommendations please. Era irrelevant. That is all. Thank you.
Which path to go for product design/usability/human factors?
I'm a jack-of-all-trades type of guy interested in getting into product design/usability/human factors. I'm somewhat convinced getting a degree in industrial engineering is a good start. Any other paths to consider before I commit to that? [more inside]
posted by NeoLeo at 1:16 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by NeoLeo at 1:16 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find professional looking CD/DVD Duplication @ home.
I need to know some options about pressing my own albums and independent films at home instead of using a duplication company. [more inside]
October 1
Champagne and caviar
A quote, playing on the famous one from Nietzsche about staring into the abyss, that says something about how Horkheimer and Adorno liked to edge right up to the abyss while sipping champagne (and maybe eating caviar?). What's the quote, and who said it?
posted by scribbler at 11:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by scribbler at 11:28 PM PST - 5 comments
How to get payment for a replaced lock?
We were forced to call a locksmith to replace our apartment lock incurring a hefty fee. Should the landlord pay for this? Lengthy details inside - [more inside]
posted by alhadro at 11:01 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by alhadro at 11:01 PM PST - 11 comments
Chillin' to the debates
Where can I go to watch the VP debate tomorrow night in the Cambridge, MA area? [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
Bonus Question: Does Splash Woman make this less Boyzone, or more?
So... is there a consensus yet on the best Boss Order for Mega Man 9 yet? [more inside]
What to do with some nerds?
diy tech-filter: I will be teaching a 45 minute class for 7th & 8th graders title: Technology. What I do in there with them is COMPLETELY up to me, which is both neat and scary. It will be extra-curricular so I can run with things. I'm looking for activities that include building, making, designing, are CHEAP or FREE and would appeal to inner city kids who love technology but don't really know how it works. [more inside]
posted by allthewhile at 9:06 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by allthewhile at 9:06 PM PST - 13 comments
Books To Make Time Fly
I would like some good, engrossing, addictive, fast-paced fiction: thrillers, conspiracies, mysteries, anything. [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 9:03 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 9:03 PM PST - 48 comments
Help me be Butcher Bill, but without the whole killing people thing.
Career-change filter: What can I do to become a butcher? Complications and qualifications inside. [more inside]
Where did artist Elizabeth Peyton go to high school?
Where did Elizabeth Peyton go to high school? [more inside]
posted by abirae at 8:57 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by abirae at 8:57 PM PST - 1 comment
Surprise ending
I just found out within the last hour that my father has passed away. I am in California and he lived in Missouri. Now what? [more inside]
posted by jvilter at 8:29 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by jvilter at 8:29 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me sell my Excel spreadsheets!
How can I sell my Excel spreadsheets online? [more inside]
Hard Rock Hallelujah Fail.
Where did I get this picture of a priest rocking out on a Fender Stratocaster from originally? [more inside]
posted by zackola at 7:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zackola at 7:53 PM PST - 4 comments
Skills - Bills != Enough
Good Toronto bookstores?
I will be traveling through Toronto (from Detroit area) on the way to Muskoka soon and I am looking for some good bookstores in the region. I am interested in everything, but I really have a yen for good mystery and crime fiction.
Any ideas?
The bucks start here?
Mefi political memorabilia junkies: Tell me what this political collectible is worth/ how I can find out/ how/where I can sell it! Denver and Rio Grande Railroad Special Train breakfast menu from 1948, autographed by Harry Truman [more inside]
I'm a PC
mac purchase advice: I'd like to pick up a used mac laptop on ebay for under $400. What specs or models should I look for that will give me the least buyers regret? [more inside]
why are the sippy cups wet?
Why do the thin, plastic things (ie, ziploc containers) in my dishwasher still wet after the drying cycle when the stainless steal and porcelain things are dry?
posted by shothotbot at 6:14 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by shothotbot at 6:14 PM PST - 12 comments
Should I stay or should I go, he says...
So we fell in love after seven years of friendship but the timing is a bit awkward. I had already decided to move back to my home country… [more inside]
oh autumn, how do i eat thee?
I'm seeing some neat Fall vegetables at farmer's market: rutabaga, squashes of all type, huge Japanese daikon radishes, parsnips, sweet potatoes, lima beans. Let's hear your great (vegetarian) recipes for these weirdo vegetables.
Negotiating a home purchase
When buying a house is it better to have the seller pay the closing costs or to reduce the sale price of the home? [more inside]
Blue Shoe (inserts)... don't know the name.
I used to own blue shoe inserts for over pronation... except they weren't labeled. Any clue to what they might be called or where to buy them? Any alternate suggestions from fellow flat footers rollin' inwards? [more inside]
What are some specific venues a solo acoustic musician should try to perform at in or around NYC?
I'm a solo, acoustic, folk/alt-country musician. What are some specific venues I should try to perform at in or around NYC? [more inside]
Is it possible to have a sports jacket / blazer shortened?
Is it possible to have a sports jacket / blazer shortened? [more inside]
posted by phyrewerx at 5:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by phyrewerx at 5:14 PM PST - 5 comments
Boston financial planner
Boston-area MeFites: I'm looking for a good financial planner in the Greater Boston area. Who do you recommend?
Coping with "extreme commuting"?
Anybody have tips for how a recently graduated college student who is used to rolling out of bed and stumbling to class can cope with a many-hours-long commute? [more inside]
posted by oostevo at 5:04 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by oostevo at 5:04 PM PST - 33 comments
Ugly bittorrent ratio needs a facelift
Is there any software of Mac OS X that will protect my bittorrent seed/leech ratio? I'm looking for something like GreedyTorrent, but for mac. Obviously, freeware is preferred but I'm willing to hear any suggestions. [more inside]
Is Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Legit?
[Philosophy Filter] Is Pirsig's "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance" legitimate philosophy? [more inside]
How can I get my WINXP user setup back?
I just installed WINXP SP3 using my Admin setup, then came to my regular user setup, attempted to login, got a message stating to the effect of "Windows cannot load local user settings" and proceeded to log me in with plain vanilla XP, as if I'd never put any programs on it, as if I'd never made changes to any of the settings, as if I'd never personalized my whole puter. This would be a huge PITA, to set up again, I've been months of personalizing this machine, all my bookmarks are lost, EVERYTHING IS GONE. HELP !?!?!? [more inside]
Help me name my newsletter?
Can you help me create a name for my newsletter? [more inside]
posted by gnossos at 3:29 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by gnossos at 3:29 PM PST - 34 comments
Ecowater, yea or nay?
Ecowater--thumbs up or thumbs down? We have unbelievably crappy water and are considering buying a whole-house system from them (water softener, reverse osmosis system, and prefilters). I would appreciate hearing your experiences with them.
How can I copy games and game demos from a PS3 to USB?
How do you copy downloaded games and game demos from the PS3 hard drive to a USB stick? Because unless I've missed something painfully obvious, I can't see a way to do this from within the XMB.
posted by Effigy2000 at 2:58 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 2:58 PM PST - 3 comments
Resources Regarding Technology and Culture
The Non-Profit I'm working for is looking into the issues of technology and culture. That is.. how technology effects culture, how it changes the way we think, learn, etc. Despite this seeming a rather obvious topic, I'm having a hard time finding good research sources. My guess is I'm not asking the question properly, but that doesn't change what I need to know. [more inside]
posted by Gideon at 2:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Gideon at 2:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Sha-boom Sha-boom, sha na na na na na na na na na na (repeat)
Where does Doo-Wop come from? [more inside]
"Donna Lee" lyrics, please.
Does anyone know [the] lyrics to "Donna Lee"? Yes, I know it's an instrumental, thanks. [more inside]
posted by lothar at 2:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lothar at 2:41 PM PST - 3 comments
eeny meeny miney moe...
What's the easiest path to becoming a teacher? Can you help me decide on an online teacher certification program? Any anecdotes or perspective on online education would be particularly helpful. [more inside]
How do I get my head round Chinese pronunciation?
Does anyone know any good websites for learning Chinese pronunciation? [more inside]
posted by Jack Alucard at 2:27 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jack Alucard at 2:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Screw Chevy Chase
I'm looking for underrated, obscure European vacation stops. [more inside]
VPN & Privacy - Help me understand?
I work remotely on occasion and have just been told that in the near future remote work access to terminal services will require that we install VPN software on our personal/home computers. Understandable - and, more to the point, out of my control - but what I would like to understand is what kind of access this will give my office IT system to my home system. [more inside]
Job enquiry : how to address email?
When emailing a recruitment consultant for more details about a job posting how should the email be addressed? [more inside]
posted by cantthinkofone at 1:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cantthinkofone at 1:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Do you have any recommendations on youth meditation groups in the Bay Area?
Do you have any recommendations on youth meditation groups in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by ebness86 at 1:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ebness86 at 1:44 PM PST - 2 comments
OS X screen locking solution needed urgently!
How can I lock the screen saver timeout duration for user accounts on Mac OS X 10.5 in the most efficient way possible? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway at 1:39 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by joshrholloway at 1:39 PM PST - 23 comments
XBox 360 -> Internet using my iMac's Airport.
I have a brand new Xbox 360 with the wireless internet adapter. I have an iMac in the same room running Leopard (10.5.5). I would like to use Leopard's "internet sharing" function to allow the Xbox to access my connection without getting a wireless router involved. In other words Cable Modem -> iMac -> Xbox. [more inside]
posted by beaucoupkevin at 1:37 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by beaucoupkevin at 1:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me unearth the svelte person that I really am!
How can a vegetarian lose weight with arthritic knees? [more inside]
lock in or take my chances re heating oil rate?
I'm looking for thoughts on whether I should lock-in a heating oil rate of 3.79 for the season. [more inside]
posted by madamjujujive at 1:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by madamjujujive at 1:16 PM PST - 12 comments
In My Mind I'm Going to [North or South?] Carolina
Does "Carolina" used by itself mean North Carolina, South Carolina, or both? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha at 12:54 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by kirkaracha at 12:54 PM PST - 24 comments
Extracting phantom files from old CDRW
I have a legacy CDRW which shows up empty when mounted in either Linux or Windows. Extracting an iso image under linux via dd yields greppable strings which indicate files are hiding inside. How do I extract the files without knowing what format or filesystem they are in? [more inside]
posted by benzenedream at 12:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by benzenedream at 12:50 PM PST - 4 comments
BlackBerry 8330 vs MOTO Q9c vs Palm Treo 800w
Will the BlackBerry 8330 work for me? How useful is wifi connectivity (which the 8330 doesn't have)? Is there a significant difference between this phone and the Motorola Q9c? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 12:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 12:27 PM PST - 10 comments
Why does my Macbook keep crashing?
I have a 1 year old macbook which keeps freezing for no apparent reason. When it happens a message appears saying I have to restart the computer by holding down the power button. It started happening after I set up a 3G internet connection but I guess that's probably a coincidence. I can't think of anything else that could have caused it. Any ideas?
LGA--> SFO
I'm visiting San Francisco for the first time on Friday. What should a New Yorker do in the Bay Area that will be especially exotic, relaxing, and fun? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 11:44 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 11:44 AM PST - 31 comments
Who Ruined Star Wars?
This is about as long a shot as possible, but here goes. On the opening day of Return of the Jedi (or shortly thereafter), a morning talk show was asking kids for their reaction to the film, and one of the little twerps blurted out the ending. Anyone else remember this? [more inside]
Psych Major
What are your favorite books and sites/blogs about psychology and sociology. I have become increasingly interested in these subjects after reading Cialdini's 'Influence' and Ariely's 'Predictably Irrational'. I have read a few of Maslow's books and find them fascinating. I would be bored stiff reading the DSM or Freud. I am interested in social psychology, i/o psychology, and things like Group Think, Propinquity, and the Ben Franklin Effect.
When did the Internet penetrate to the majority of Americans?
At what point in history did the majority of Americans have Internet access of some form? [more inside]
posted by rzperllian at 10:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by rzperllian at 10:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Music for Librarians...
Musicfilter. We are a high school library and we're putting together an intro video for sophomores on nonfiction. Anybody know any music that might apply? [more inside]
How sell a healthy lifestyle to my sedentary father?
Exercise/diet suggestions for getting my father to take better care of himself. [more inside]
I've suddenly got three teens. Help me!
I started dating someone pretty seriously at the beginning of the summer. Due to his former wife's emotional instability, his three children (a 16-year-old daughter and 12-year-old twin sons) are living with us in my small two-bedroom apartment. I always wanted to have kids, but this is rather sudden! I'm lost and stumbling. Please offer any advice you think relevant. [more inside]
posted by Jaie at 10:12 AM PST - 75 comments
posted by Jaie at 10:12 AM PST - 75 comments
Books and Movies Documenting Complex Organizations?
I like to learn about how complex organizations and projects are run behind-the-scenes -- to see how decisions get made, how responsibilities are divided, what tools and technologies are used, how knowledge is documented and new workers trained. Recommend books, articles, films that do a good job documenting / explaining how a complex organization functions. [more inside]
stampede protection
What's the best way to protect yourself if you're caught in a stampede? [more inside]
posted by dhruva at 10:05 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by dhruva at 10:05 AM PST - 24 comments
two folders two domains one website
Two domain names loading the same website - only the websites aren't being served from the same folder, despite the fact that they are served from the same server. There exist two folders: users on a Unix machine. How can I get both domain names to serve up the website from the same folder? And is there any reason I should NOT do this? [more inside]
posted by dance at 9:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dance at 9:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Advice, help, small gift for a friend who needs to change her diet to be a Vegan for dietary reasons.
Advice, help, small gift for a friend who needs to change her diet to be a Vegan for dietary reasons. [more inside]
posted by Carialle at 9:49 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by Carialle at 9:49 AM PST - 30 comments
Can you get my (once decent) PC working again....
Can you help me get my PC back in working order? [more inside]
posted by RufusW at 9:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by RufusW at 9:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Name that retro modern Target ad tune?
What is that song in the recent Target commerical *not the dorm one*? [more inside]
posted by fructose at 9:33 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fructose at 9:33 AM PST - 7 comments
Web 2.0 companies with silly names.
I'm making a list of Web 2.0 companies with silly sounding names. Can you help add one to the list? [more inside]
posted by Meagan at 9:31 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Meagan at 9:31 AM PST - 18 comments
Minneapolis meat advice. Butcher recommendations & meat related questions.
I am an ex-vegetarian (7 years) that is looking for some STEAK related advice. [more inside]
posted by rdurbin at 9:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by rdurbin at 9:22 AM PST - 13 comments
How best to confront a friend about inappropriate drunken/buzzed behavior when they don't have many other friends?
How best to confront a friend about inappropriate drunken/buzzed behavior when they don't have many other friends? (Apologies for lengthy explanation below). [more inside]
Can they take my money without an agreement?
Can my credit union force me to make payments on my loans they hold? [more inside]
Career-building resources in animal rescue available in DFW
Looking for an tips, contacts, experiences to pass on to a Dallas/FW resident interested in animal rescue. [more inside]
What's Pre-Roll?
What Does Pre-Roll Mean? [more inside]
How is babby paid for?
Advice/resources for adjusting our household budget to accommodate a child? [more inside]
Help me find a career!
Careerfilter: Tell me all about going into healthcare administration... [more inside]
E-ink blog?
Is there a blog dedicated to reporting advancements in e-ink/e-paper technology? [more inside]
Riding through the city, trying to lose your mind
I *love* krautrock. What modern bands might I like? [more inside]
Sewing machine repair in San Francisco
Please recommend a good place to have a sewing machine serviced in San Francisco. [more inside]
Her Mother died of Breast Cancer two years ago, what can I do?
Breast Cancer took her mother from her 2 years ago (October 3rd, 2006)- what can I do for her anniversary? [more inside]
posted by eleongonzales at 7:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by eleongonzales at 7:56 AM PST - 11 comments
Please explain the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s.
Please explain the Beanie Baby craze of the 1990s. [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape at 7:55 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by damn dirty ape at 7:55 AM PST - 28 comments
I need information & insight about being a strategic planner at a digital agency.
Advertising folks: So, you’re a strategic planner! Or, you work at a digital agency! I’d like to get some thoughts and advice from you.
I’m not extraordinarily unhappy in my current job. But I’ve been offered the chance to jump to a potentially fantastic new job (as a planner at a digital agency), that I happen to know very little about. So, I’m hoping some of you can answer some questions that will help make this decision easier. [more inside]
Building a better dog
I would like to affix glow sticks to a dog. Clearly, staples are not the way to go, but I was wondering if there was a such thing as pet safe glue?
posted by cedar at 7:51 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by cedar at 7:51 AM PST - 20 comments
Can you find my boy a toy shoe polisher?
About a year ago, we bought our son a shoe polishing toy. Yes, a toy. Yes, shoe polishing. My little guy absolutely *loves* this kit, which is from Playgo Ltd of Hong Kong. Unfortunately, the motor just burnt out and he's devastated. All my attempts to google for a replacement have failed. We bought the original at Tuesday Morning, which usually only gets things after they've been discontinued. Replacing the motor is beyond my skills. Any of you able to help find either a replacement or a near equivalent that will please the precise and fussy ocd heart of my darling boy?
Help with House
Under financial pressure. My house isn't selling. I want to avoid foreclosure and don't care about making a profit. It's the original mortgage; a 30-year fixed at 5.5% in good condition (attractive older house and well maintained) in a decent neighborhood (property values steady as those in more expensive neighborhoods fall). [more inside]
Is it OK to accept a gift of ivory?
I received an ivory pendant as a gift. Should I have accepted it? [more inside]
How should we pay for our home improvements?
We have about $6,000 in home improvements we need to do before we sell our house (our market, so far, has remained pretty strong). We have a few ways we could do this, help us figure out which is best. [more inside]
posted by a22lamia at 7:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by a22lamia at 7:19 AM PST - 6 comments
Me speak English well! Look paper!
What language certs have been most useful to you job-wise? [more inside]
posted by monocultured at 7:08 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by monocultured at 7:08 AM PST - 5 comments
Why won't you grow for me?
Specific Cell culture question: [more inside]
Where should I run in Omaha?
Omaha Running Filter: I'll be in Omaha on business next week for my first visit. I'm training for a half-marathon and would like recommendations for a 3-5 mile run originating in the downtown area. Bonus points for a course that takes me into Council Bluffs. [more inside]
FDIC and Corporate accounts
How do corporations deal with the FDIC insurance guidelines? Do corporations with large payrolls keep a payroll account at a different bank? Are businesses holding large amounts of cash moving accounts around now, looking for good stable banks? How are escrow accounts dealt with?
Agriculture research sample
Research-filter: Where to obtain a large sample of agriculture/agribusiness opinion leaders? [more inside]
What to show on our office bigscreen?
Are there any websites optimised to show a news feed on a TV screen? [more inside]
posted by viama at 4:05 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by viama at 4:05 AM PST - 2 comments
Welcome to AskMe, Population: why?
Why do many American and Canadian towns list population numbers as you enter them, e.g. Welcome to Anytown, Population: 3,414 [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 3:35 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 3:35 AM PST - 21 comments
How to get camera to work on internet via WISP?
My internet security cameras only work on the ISP I subscribe to and not on another ISP. [more inside]
posted by bob749 at 3:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bob749 at 3:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Best 24-hour places to study in NYC?
I live in Astoria. I go to law school in Jamaica. I need to study. A lot. I'm a night owl who studies best in the very early morning. I work best outside of my apartment. Where are the 24-hour places to study in NYC, preferably off of the N/W or the F line? [more inside]
Find an old key replacement?
what is the key in the very middle of this image called and where can i find one for my old doors at home? Are they pretty standard or are there lots of different cuts? I broke the only one i had.
Film to 01010011?
Where in the UK can I send my 24 + 36 exposure camera films to have them transferred to CD/otherwise digitalised? [more inside]