February 2006 Archives
February 28
Wireless internet problem
I just received my brand new laptop from Dell. I am connecting to the wireless network, but I am unable to connect to any websites. [more inside]
Microsoft advertisement not so nice to females - is it real?
Is this advertisement real? It's a Microsoft ad supposedly shown in a New Zealand CS class, but I can't find any evidence of it elsewhere. I'm pretty pissed if it is. [more inside]
posted by kcm at 11:34 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kcm at 11:34 PM PST - 27 comments
If only I could *say* 'Les Clochards celestes'
I have three (linked) questions: According to this page, On the Road was adapted to radio for France Culture. I'd like to get my hands on a recording of this. I looked for a while, but Radio France doesn't seem to provide a way to buy radio shows on disc, and it looks like it was only aired once. [more inside]
My jaw has shifted
It seems as if my jaw has shifted forward about an inch. How is that possible? [more inside]
Soap that won't kill plants?
I have a crazy idea involving my washing machine, its outflow, and my garden, but there's a little problem involving suds... [more inside]
posted by wanderingmind at 8:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wanderingmind at 8:48 PM PST - 10 comments
If I write a book about what I do for a living, will I get in any trouble?
I'm thinking of writing a business book. My dilemma is that the topic would be about what I do in my current day job. [more inside]
shipping valuables
My mom left her jewelry behind at my sis's house in VA. What's the best way to get it back to NM? [more inside]
Wordpress.com not creating mp3 enclosure for podcast.
Why won't my wordpress.com account podcast? [more inside]
Music program to input and playback notes in specific timing?
I need a program that will allow me to input notes and play them in a timing I define. [more inside]
It's a parking lot on the southbound 101 this morning
Why do people in Los Angeles usually refer to their numbered highways with "the" (for example, US 101 is "the one-oh-one")? [more inside]
Crouching virus, hidden customer service rep
Is there a customer service telephone number for Microsoft's antispyware products? [more inside]
posted by longsleeves at 6:01 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by longsleeves at 6:01 PM PST - 9 comments
Space for a Giant Anteater
How much space (in square feet) does a giant anteater need? [more inside]
Sci-Fi Channel series identification?
One of the original Sci-Fi Channel shows. Help me remember the name of it. [more inside]
posted by cog_nate at 5:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cog_nate at 5:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Which translations of western classics should I read?
Which translations of western classics like the Iliad, Odyssey and Oresteia would you recommend? [more inside]
Here in San Berdoo
Looking for an HONEST home contractor in San Bernardino. [more inside]
Am I forever stuck in wireless?
The ethernet connection doesn't work on my laptop. [more inside]
posted by itchie at 4:15 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by itchie at 4:15 PM PST - 19 comments
Buy a coffee, get free gas...
Drinking coffee gives me bad gas within ten minutes of drinking. What's happening? [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 4:02 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by twine42 at 4:02 PM PST - 21 comments
Yum! Caramel crust and lotsa bubbles...
PacificNW/Food Filter: Best walk-in outlets for artisan bread in Seattle or Portland areas; gonna be up there over the weekend and want to bring home some chewy-crusty-soury-airy loaves. In the Poilane/Balthazar mold... Thanks!
How do I save money on television?
At risk of seeming picky, how can i reasonably reduce my cost of television? [more inside]
Simple, cheap invoice system needed
Can anyone suggest a simple, cheap invoicing software for a one-person service biz like mine? Nothing fancy, please. I just need it to track invoices, aging and payments. Most important: it has to be simple enough that even a financial doofus like me can use it.
posted by wordwhiz at 2:52 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by wordwhiz at 2:52 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there a computerized logo comparison-o-matic?
Is it possible to perform computer analysis to determine the similarities and/or differences between two logos? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket at 2:48 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AgentRocket at 2:48 PM PST - 15 comments
Did it start with a butterfly?
I was listening to WFMU a few years ago and I heard this insane fake news report type thing. A reporter in a helicopter is covering a car crash that slowly builds and builds until it becomes apocalyptic (possibly there's an alien attack). He stays perfectly calm through the whole thing.
posted by aiko at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by aiko at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
YA htaccess Q
Firefox tabs problem
Help me make middle clicking open a new tab in Firefox for me at work. [more inside]
help me preserve my Haysi Fantayzee and ebn-ozn videos!
DVD/VHS dual deck suggestions? Previous threads haven't really answered my specific concerns. [more inside]
Gas stoves and Microwaves
Are over the range microwaves safe over gas stoves? [more inside]
How do I build my writer's portfolio?
Help me get started as a freelance copywriter. I have one ad under my belt that I created for the company that I work for (I'm not in the marketing department but was lucky enough to lend my talent). The marketing department is now run under a different manager and the opportunity for more is no longer there. The ad appeared on the back cover of several magazines. That's it...one ad for my portfolio. What is the best way to build my portfolio as a writer? How do I gain business and experience with an extremely slim portfolio? Someone once said that I should go back to school and try to build it through projects. This isn't really an option and I'm really not looking for any more education. Any advice is appreciated.
posted by ieatwords at 1:20 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ieatwords at 1:20 PM PST - 7 comments
New Mac Mini has integrated graphics: So?
Is the new Mac Mini hamstrung by its integrated graphics? [more inside]
posted by cramer at 12:46 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by cramer at 12:46 PM PST - 30 comments
Scammer scamming
I'm exchanging emails with a scammer who wants me to buy his "car". What should I do? [more inside]
Help me navigate the mess of computer processor names.
I'm somewhat of a professional computer guy but even I am totally mystified by the current state of Intel and AMD processors. Can someone hip to the latest explain why chips are suddenly only going 1.8Ghz again, which chips from Intel are powerful enough for HD playback, and what, if any, good a 64 bit processor does for today? [more inside]
posted by mathowie at 11:16 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by mathowie at 11:16 AM PST - 23 comments
How to block most websites for a given time
Is there a whitelist-based internet blocker to help me focus on work? [more inside]
How can my computer tell me it's done with startup?
How can XP notify me when the startup process is complete? [more inside]
posted by harkin banks at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by harkin banks at 10:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Japanese baths in the U.S.?
Where can I find Japanese-style baths in the U.S.? In Europe? [more inside]
Blogger won't export
Why does Blogger hate my attempt to export to WordPress? [more inside]
posted by johngoren at 10:20 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by johngoren at 10:20 AM PST - 7 comments
Homebound mom needs work.
A few months back NPR had a story about the budget airline Jet Blue using booking agents who work from home. Does anyone know of other companies with employees doing computer work from home? I have a friend in New Jersey who's a single mom with no transportation who's also limited in her job options because of the high cost of child care and limited marketable skills. I'd like to know what home bound job opportunities exist for someone in this predicament. Any other suggestions for job options would be appreciated.
best carwash in metro boston
I want personal recommendations for carwashes in Boston/Metro West. I like the kind where I put money in and get to soap up my car myself. But I will consider other kinds as long as you tell me that they are very effective. (I have been dissatisfied with conveyor/brushless carwashes in the past and I hate to waste money.)
Web site hack?
Web site hacking attempts courtesy of "rory". [more inside]
Data recovery places? Shouldn't be hard, but I need somewhere trustworthy.
Recommended data recovery places in New York City, specifically Manhattan? It shouldn't be a huge problem, but I don't want to just pick a name from the Yellow Pages. There is, of course, [more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti at 9:29 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by booksandlibretti at 9:29 AM PST - 11 comments
Guidance needed
Help me take the first step... [more inside]
Is there such a thing as a Windows registry redirector?
Is there such a thing as a Windows registry redirector? [more inside]
What to give up for Lent?
What to give up for Lent? [more inside]
I *ain't* feeling lucky
Help me increase my google-fu... [more inside]
Did Male Pattern Baldness predate the shower?
It just occurred to me that the spot on your scalp that receives the focus of the force of the water in a shower coincides with the spot where hair loss in MPB first appears? Is this just a coincidence?
Efficient vocal rehearsals?
The best way to work on vocal harmonies? Tip & tricks? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:35 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:35 AM PST - 19 comments
How to track how busy a customer service point really is?
Is there an application that will run on a desktop that will record the number of times a button is clicked, the time and date that it is clicked, and will export that information into an Excel spreadsheet? [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding at 7:27 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by robocop is bleeding at 7:27 AM PST - 12 comments
What is this post-apocalypse book?
What is this post-apocalypse book that features "New Sealand"? [more inside]
posted by jonesor at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jonesor at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Should my kids go to a Unitarian Universalist church?
Unitarian Universalism - is it for atheists/non-theists/skeptics/secular humanists who want a sense of community, or is it really a gathering place for people of different faiths to find common ground? [more inside]
The rules of engagement
What is the etiquette for getting engaged? [more inside]
Computer case cooling
What is the easiest way to lower the temp in my computer case? [more inside]
Simple (free!) video splicing software?
How can I easily splice together small video clips? I have Premiere, but it's rather cumbersome and I'm not so good yet at getting the compression right when I export. Are there any really simple programs like VirtualDub that can paste clips together?
Are the new Macs worth the leap?
So is there a "MeFi concensus" on the new Intel Mac's? [more inside]
Bring out your pancakes!
To celebrate this day of days, we're having a little pancake party. Can you recommend some nice simple pancake fillings/toppings, both savoury and sweet? [more inside]
posted by biffa at 2:51 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by biffa at 2:51 AM PST - 43 comments
sex tips please
February 27
Scary Scar
Three months ago, I had a myomectomy. I've recovered fine in terms of the way I feel physically, but I still have some concerns about the appearance of my scar. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane at 11:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by hazyjane at 11:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Mail.app Hates Me And My Mail
I have a Gmail account and a university email account (IMAP), both configured through OSX's Mail (the IMAP is only for sending mail; all incoming mail comes through the Gmail account). Lately, none of my email has been showing up in Mail (I know this because I've started keeping Gmail Notifier on the menubar as a double-check). It's not just that it takes a while to collect; it just never actually appears in my Mail.app inbox. I've double checked all my settings against Google's instructions, and even removed and re-added the mailbox.
Any ideas as to what could have gone wrong and how I could fix it?
Seeing the sights in Georgia
TouristFilter: I'll have 4-5 days in Georgia, suggest me something... [more inside]
Some Like It Hot
I need a simple salsa recipe. [more inside]
Number stations in the movies
FilmFilter: I recently found this site which is one guy's chronicling of various "numbers stations" throughout a period of several years. On the site, he mentions the movie "Vanilla Sky." [more inside]
Dermatology Filter - She's really, really white
Dermatology filter - My fiancée is a very fair skinned (I call her translucent) Irish girl. When ever she gets nervous, exercises or otherwise flustered she gets blotchy red spots. We are getting married in a year and she doesn’t want to be red and white spotted for the big day. Anyone know about this and or have any suggestions? [more inside]
Advice for starting a non-profit
Things to know about starting a technology based non-profit catering to other non-profits, individuals and struggling small businesses in Ontario, Canada [more inside]
posted by saraswati at 7:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by saraswati at 7:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Handsfree Headset for Landline
Help me find a wireless headset for use with a landline telephone by a new parent. [more inside]
I got StinkFoot~!
Oh My Stinkin' Shoes~! [more inside]
NYC piano tuner
PianoTunerFilter : I'm looking for a recommendation for a good piano tuner in NYC. [more inside]
posted by ny_scotsman at 6:15 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ny_scotsman at 6:15 PM PST - 6 comments
What is this children's game?
Schoolyard game identification: Everyone gathers around one spot, and one player bounces/throws a playground ball as high as they can (and shouts the name of the game?). While the ball is in the air, everyone else runs out from the center. When the person in the center catches the ball, they shout, "Stop!" and everyone has to hold their place. Then the person in the middle tries to hit someone with the ball. What game is this, and what are the rest of the rules?
unknown sci-fi movie
Moviefilter time: Does somebody know the name of this sci-fi-ish movie that Roger Ebert reviewed a couple years ago? [more inside]
Computer audio controllers
Can an external sound card bypass a non-working internal audio controller? [more inside]
Research Paper Automation Programs
Anyone know of any good programs for research paper/thesis writing? One that automates your end/footnote and in-text notation after loading in your bibliography/references?
I will be writing a long and involved research paper and any program that helps me to format and note my references in the body of the paper would help so much!
How do I respond to a collections notice from my old landlord?
I just got a collections notice from my old apartment complex. What do I do to make it go away? [more inside]
What is the name of this movie, if it exists?
Please help me track down/name/verify my sanity on a movie I remember seeing on TV as a kid. [more inside]
posted by jeditanuki at 4:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jeditanuki at 4:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Becoming a US Citizen
My husband is a German citizen and has lived in the US for the last 25 years. For about 20 years, he has had a Green Card (resident alien). Last year he petitioned to become a US citizen (with dual German citizenship) and he has yet to hear from the government on his petition. He needs help to find out how to contact someone with answers to his questions. [more inside]
Pomp, or schoolyard sand-tackling
There was a game I played in elementary school which we called "Pomp." At my school we had a sand field. Weird, I know. One guy would stand in front of everybody and yell "Pomp" and then everybody'd charge towards the other side of the sand and the 'pomp'-yelling guy would try to tackle somebody. Kind of a smearthequeer thing. [more inside]
posted by punkbitch at 3:38 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by punkbitch at 3:38 PM PST - 34 comments
Long range cordless phone
Long range cordless phone? [more inside]
"I hate humanity and I wouldn't hesitate to kill"
I'm trying to remember a metal song with the lyric "I hate humanity and I wouldn't hesitate to kill." I'd have sworn it was Edge of Sanity, or Carcass, but no dice. Probably mid-90s vintage; almost certainly a growling vocalist; I'm pretty sure this was the opening line.
posted by Wolfdog at 2:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Wolfdog at 2:40 PM PST - 5 comments
good site, bad site?
Is it me or is it Dreamweaver MX 2004
Why does Dreamweaver MX 2004 suck so bad in mac 10.4.4? I'm trying to create a very simple page with one style sheet. Dreamweaver renders the page completely incorrectly, with divs and images in all the wrong places. [more inside]
What gift should I get for a famous graphic designer?
Design metafilterites: If you had $100-150 to spend on a thank you gift for someone who is an acclaimed and famous graphic designer what would you get? [more inside]
CBT in NYC?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapist in New York City that takes Aetna insurance? [MI] [more inside]
Looking for a photo
I went to the Arlington Racetrack in Illinois last year (my first time at the races). One of the items on sale at the gift shop was a black and white photo of a horse racing along a long length of track. It measured something like 6" x 72" (yes, about 6 feet wide) and was priced at about $250. I assume it was made of photos seamlessly "stitched" together. Where can I find a similar photo (framed or not) online? I'm not concerned about the horse or the location it was shot, I just think it would look great hanging in my living room
Can I be an audio voyeur?
In the movie The Conversation, Gene Hackman has a sonic surveillance device (a directional microphone?) which, when pointed at distant people, enabled him to tune in to their conversation. This made me think how interesting it could be to own such a device and use it to tune in to conversations other people are having in their car as you pass them on the freeway. Is this possible?
BluesFilter
BluesFilter: What are the best blues songs of all time? [more inside]
Odd Amazon ref link?
A friend noticed that self-linking Amazon links in his Amazon blog included "ref=ase_artandlies-20" in the url. That's definitely not his referral id, publisher, booktitle, username, or anything else he could connect to himself or his book. Any idea what artandlies is about? [more inside]
posted by davebug at 12:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by davebug at 12:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Often quoted but never cited...
Does anyone know the source for the following quote by George Santayana: "Americans love junk; it's not the junk that bothers me, it's the love"?
What to do about ridiculous Court Demands?
I caused a very small car accident last month (no damage to the other car). I was required to report in court. Rather than just paying a fine, because I'm under 21 they are requiring me to go through this program called Teens Learning Control. It consists of lots of 4 hour seminars, 1 test, and 8 hours of community service. I'm 19, a full time college student, and also working full-time as a web designer in a design firm. I have no time to do any of this and the whole situations is ridiculous. I'm not asking to completely get off scott free. Why can't I just pay a fine. What are my options? Any Advice? I have to report back to court on march 30th with the program completed.
posted by icespide at 12:40 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by icespide at 12:40 PM PST - 56 comments
Help me customize our van!
Van customization filter: Looking for someone in Dallas, Texas to customize the inside of a van to secure various real estate items. [more inside]
Bookmark monitoring Firefox extensions?
I'm looking for a Firefox extension/behavior that will light up my bookmarks in the bookmark toolbar when the pages they represent change. [more inside]
What is the origin and significance of furry dice?
What is the origin and significance of furry dice (or fuzzy dice), which some motorists hang from their rear-view mirror?
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:18 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 12:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me repair this rubber joint (image inside)
How do I repair this rubber joint on my bluetooth headset? (picture inside) [more inside]
Editing the same document in both Word and WordPerfect
How to avoid back-and-forth WordPerfect-Word conversion from screwing up documents? [more inside]
How do I write off my defunct business as a tax loss?
How do I write off my defunct business partnership on my taxes? I ended a 2 year self employment partnership (incorporated LLC) August of this year, walking away with around $8k in personally liable loans, as well as racking up another $5K after my car was repossessed.
I want to know how best to claim this loss on my taxes. [more inside]
posted by daHIFI at 11:57 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by daHIFI at 11:57 AM PST - 4 comments
Firefox keeps crashing and I hates it, precious.
I'm having trouble with my FireFox browser and need help fixing the problem. [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix at 11:36 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by FunkyHelix at 11:36 AM PST - 11 comments
Cell phone home base with ringer?
Cell phone charging stand with extra loud ringer - does it exist? [more inside]
posted by teg at 11:36 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by teg at 11:36 AM PST - 5 comments
Password expiration best practices?
Is there an "industry standard" for password expiration periods? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 11:16 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by pzarquon at 11:16 AM PST - 19 comments
Router blind to working IP phone?
Why in the hell does my DHCP router (Linksys WRT54G) not actually see my IP phone? [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly at 11:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by TeamBilly at 11:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Extremely obscure film suggestions?
Can you suggest some good, artful, compelling but extremely obscure films? By extremely obscure I mean less than 30 votes (approximately) on imdb.com (or not listed at all). Availability on DVD is not necessary. [more inside]
Tips for an engaged couple merging their finances?
Tips for an engaged couple merging their finances?
What are some strategies that have been successful in merging your finances? What has not? We're looking to save for common goals and equally contribute towards our household and food expenses, but also have some autonomy with our money so we can buy our own things or treats every so often without feeling accountable to one another. [more inside]
Did Coke kill Isidro Gil?
How credible are the claims of Coca-Cola bottling plants in Colombia having hired paramilitaries to kill union leader Isidro Gil?
removing cigarette smoke from leather bag?
Anyone have a suggestion for getting cigarette smoke smell out of a leather purse? Everytime I unzip my bag, I can now totally smell it.
Graphics needed like Xplane
Where can I find graphics such as the ones used by www.xplane.com I am working on my own presentation, and would like to use Visio 2003 to put together cool slides.
How to avoid foreign transaction fees
MasterCard or Visa with no foreign transaction fees? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 9:33 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 9:33 AM PST - 14 comments
Old patent search
I'm looking for an old (pre-1900) patent and the USPTO site only allows patent number and classification searches for pre-1975 patents. [more inside]
posted by tommasz at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by tommasz at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me help my kitchen help me.
Indespensible kitchen supplies? Culinary magic aids? Killer cutting board? [more inside]
How to tell my wife I love her please don't leave me etc.
IRS wants taxes on my non-qualified stock option sale.
I cashed in some stock options and forgot to tell the IRS, now they want $9,401. I don't think I owe them that much..... [more inside]
They are watching me!
How can web usage monitors measure times spent on the internet? [more inside]
Cherries and Blueberries
How do emergency vehicles control traffic lights? [more inside]
posted by dead_ at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dead_ at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
Why bother with the fire pole?
Why do firefighters slide down a pole? Wouldn't it be easier to just have them wait on the same floor as the fire trucks? [more inside]
posted by flimjam at 8:02 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by flimjam at 8:02 AM PST - 26 comments
Missing: cheesy pop song
I'm looking for an extremely cheesy song played on the radio in the United States in the early 1980's. [more inside]
posted by Alison at 8:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Alison at 8:01 AM PST - 10 comments
how to tune up (weekly) a computer
Useful download program to tune up computer weekly [more inside]
Free rags?
What are some of the better free weekly rags where you live? [more inside]
Box Set Fever
I've fallen in love with music compilations and boxed sets. From the new Nuggets box to Night Train to Nashville to No Thanks, I'm just cuckoo. There are so many, though, in so many different genres, it's difficult to seperate out what's really worthwhile. Their cost makes blind purchasing too dicey for my tastes. So I come to Mefi: what music compilations or box sets can you recommend?
Name that 80s kids' show.
Help me remember an 80s kids' show... [more inside]
How can I find out when my Ontario court date is?
I received a mailed notice for when to appear in court to challenge a traffic ticket. I have subsequently lost that notice. I'm in Toronto, Ontario. How can I find out when I'm supposed to appear in court? [more inside]
posted by lemur at 7:17 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by lemur at 7:17 AM PST - 1 comment
What is the best and/or most efficient website design software these days?
What is the best and/or most efficient website design software these days? [more inside]
posted by Servo5678 at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Servo5678 at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
What are the neighbors doing?
How can I judge whether new rural neighbors are making meth, or just growing plants? [more inside]
'Next to being shot at and missed, nothing is really quite as satisfying as an income tax refund.' -F J Raymond
[IncomeTaxFilter] I get paychecks from three employers. No matter how I adjust my withholding, I always seem to owe at the end of the year. I've tried taking the IRS's advice as to how to adjust withholding, but with no luck. Is there some reliable formula I can use to figure out how much I should ask to have withheld from my weekly paycheck? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 5:57 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by anastasiav at 5:57 AM PST - 10 comments
MPV MVP
Looking to buy an MPV to cope with the growing family. Any recommendations (cars available in the UK) [more inside]
posted by lloyder at 4:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by lloyder at 4:33 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I find out how much music has sold?
How can I find updated cd/download sale reports online? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic at 3:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by visual mechanic at 3:41 AM PST - 4 comments
February 26
File extension change broke my songs?
Accidentally renamed music files won't play. [more inside]
Tijuana Upholstery Recommendations?
Does anyone have any experience with getting auto upholstery done in Tijuana, Mexico? How about tips for the brave soul willing to try it? Any particular establishments? [more inside]
posted by RikiTikiTavi at 10:14 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by RikiTikiTavi at 10:14 PM PST - 1 comment
3D 2D games
"2D", side-scrolling platform games (Sonic / Mario style) that make full use of 3D accelerated graphics? Are there any? [more inside]
Slippy DNS
Periodic DNS dropouts on my cable modem? [more inside]
1991ish Alternative Video ID - 120 Minutes
Video from "120 Minutes" circa 1991? An irish band I believe, video was shot in black and white, and the one scene that really stands out is that there are a group of guys singing around a fire with a horse galloping in the background. [more inside]
Software RAID with external drives
Experiences with software raid with external USB drives? XP and/or OSX? Ever have problems with the drives spinning down when not in use and the raid set breaking in the process? Does this shorten the life of the drives in any as compared to mounting internal of a case using IDE or SATA?
Is volunteering tax-deductible?
[Tax Filter] Can you deduct anything related to doing volunteer work? For example, can you deduct gas money while driving for volunteer work or can you deduct the cost of an international aid trip that you go on? Does anything like that count?
how to break up without tragedy?
I'm having serious doubts about my 8-year relationship, but my SO is going through a really rough time right now--& may even be suicidal. I think I want out, but I'm afraid it could drive him over the edge. [more inside]
How much of a problem is a typo in a visa?
I hold a UK passport. It now contains a US (C1/D) visa. Due to a clerical error during the application, the visa lists my sex incorrectly. Is this going to be a problem in the event that I actually need to travel to the USA?
Where do fake flavors come from?
How do they make fake flavors? [more inside]
How do heart rate monitors estimate calories burned?
How do heart rate monitors estimate how many calories you burn while exercising? [more inside]
What should we read?
What should my book club read next? [more inside]
What time is it on an airplane?
Travelling across a time zone by air is ambiguous. It's hard to tell exactly when it happens. When travelling across time zones by air, when does the time change? Especially across multiple zones. I've noticed that I never see or hear a reference to the time while onboard. For instance, a movie might start at "fifteen minutes after takeoff," but not at 4:45pm. [more inside]
posted by Jeff Howard at 6:28 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Jeff Howard at 6:28 PM PST - 20 comments
Free Budget Software
I'm looking for some free budgeting software I can use to keep track of all my bills. [more inside]
elizabethan songs? i doubt they had "Half Dollar" back then.
[reallyoldsong filter] I'm looking for songs from the Elizabethan period - both lyrics and renditions. [more inside]
Should I include travel on my resume?
Do you include travel on your resume? Is it a good idea to include it, or pointless filler? [more inside]
posted by Brian James at 5:13 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by Brian James at 5:13 PM PST - 31 comments
ebook reading
I enjoy reading ebooks on my laptop but need to find a way to read them with the computer in some type of standby mode. [more inside]
posted by DieHipsterDie at 4:39 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by DieHipsterDie at 4:39 PM PST - 4 comments
Recovering Diary-X posts
Is there any good way to try to recover a journal that was on Diary-X? [more inside]
Scam, sting or genuine promotion?
I recently received (via US mail) an offer for free basketball tickets that seems too good to be true. Is it? [more inside]
posted by dersins at 3:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dersins at 3:59 PM PST - 7 comments
PsyD or not to PsyD, that is the question.
I'd like to know more about PsyD programs. [more inside]
Konnichiwa
I'm preparing a business card for a friend and they want this character [inside] on it. Can I get confirmation that this actually says 'hello' [more inside]
posted by tellurian at 3:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by tellurian at 3:40 PM PST - 11 comments
Fasnachts in Washington DC
Looking for a good bakery that sells Fasnachts in Washington DC. [more inside]
Looking for a place that rents digital cameras.
Hello all,
I am having trouble find a place that rents out digital cameras.
I am looking to either rent a Nikon D50, D70, or D100 or possibly, a Canon Digital Rebel XT. (Renting time-frame, 2-3 days.) I am wondering if anyone had any experience with renting high-end digital cams such as these and which place I should trust. I called up a couple of places where I live (Boston, MASS) and none of them offered this.
@#$#$@%!@#$ Thunderbird!
Where is all my email? I just installed Windows XP Pro, Firefox, and Thunderbird on a brand-new hard drive. I then copied the entire contents of the C:\Documents and Settings\Username (including hidden files) from the old hard drive onto the new one. Hallelujah, all my cookies, bookmarks, and extensions in Firefox work like a charm. Thunderbird, however .... [more inside]
posted by ZakDaddy at 3:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ZakDaddy at 3:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Are Nalgene water bottles really unsafe?
Are Nalgene water bottles really unsafe? [more inside]
TextEdit makes my computer squeak.
When I type in TextEdit, my PowerBook (15", 10.4.5) emits a high-pitched squeak with every entered character or press of the delete key. WTF? [more inside]
posted by danb at 2:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by danb at 2:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find a partner for my business?
Where can I find a partner to help me build a business based on a Web service? I'm 18, I'm not going to be in college for at least a year, and I can fund the venture for 6+ months out-of-pocket. But the programming is far too much work for just one person. [more inside]
Ten in 2010, ten in 2010!
How much life can our planet sustain? [more inside]
Help Me Say the Rev's Name Right
GermanLanguageFilter/TheologyFilter. What is the correct pronunciation of the American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr's name? Definitive opinions sought. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 1:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 1:53 PM PST - 10 comments
wifi goes a little wtf
My D-link wireless router keeps resetting... sometimes as much as once a minute. What's going on? [more inside]
Saw Syriana last night, it got my head spinning...
Operation Eagle Claw, the failed attempt to rescue the American hostages from the Iranian embassy in April of 1980, was clearly a deeply-flawed plan. Was it also hindered by foul play? [more inside]
Why do cartoon characters read backwards?
Why do characters in cartoons read books backwards, flipping pages from (their) left to right? It's always bugged me since I was a kid, and I always put it down to shoddy animation. Then, I noticed Meatwad reading a book backwards on a recent ATHF. What gives? Is it just some weird industry convention, or am I missing something?
Help me find a new scent
Scent filter: My favorite scent of all time has been discontinued! I was a huge fan of the Heaven line from the Gap. It appears to have been discontinued. What other scents - particularly in a lotion - should I try? For reference, the Gap described Heaven as "simple bouquet of pure white blossoms."
Cheap app for expensive layout formats?
Is there an affordable/free design application for OS X that will save in one of the following file formats?: .indd, .qxd, .ai, .eps, .psd [more inside]
posted by al_fresco at 12:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by al_fresco at 12:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Easy malai recipe?
I'm looking for an incredibly easy recipe for malai kofta. Does this exist? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan at 12:39 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Morrigan at 12:39 PM PST - 4 comments
shared hosting for big files?
I'm looking for suggestions for inexpensive webhosting with generous transfer allowances (0.5TB+) who can actually deliver. [more inside]
How can I make the right side of my body feel as great as the left side of my body?
For years, I've had mild soreness at various places on the right side of my body: jaw, shoulder, hand, hip, knee, and foot. Meanwhile, the left side of my body feels perfect. [more inside]
Chinese liquor in NYC
Where can I buy Chinese liquor in New York city (for retail purchase, not in a restaurant)? Particularly Maotai (茅台) or Wuliangye(五粮液)?
posted by juliewhite at 12:06 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by juliewhite at 12:06 PM PST - 1 comment
Its only sat on a shelf for a while!!!!!
What happens when an Ipod battery dies? [more inside]
posted by gergtreble at 11:29 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by gergtreble at 11:29 AM PST - 18 comments
Mmmmm...veggie everything...
Cooking for a LOT of people. Vegan people, and nonvegan people. And I don't want to make chili. [more inside]
Can I get me some five-dollar tech support?
I have an old Dell PC (Optiplex GX1--"Opti" for "the eye," and "plex" for the . . . oh, never mind), and bought a new Dell. I'm trying to transfer files from old to new, but I think the lack of a hi-speed USB port in the old Dell is hindering my experience (more inside--really!). [more inside]
posted by Kibbutz at 11:09 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Kibbutz at 11:09 AM PST - 14 comments
What is considered the usage and style manual?
Usage and Grammar: What is considered the usage and style manual? [more inside]
posted by frecklefaerie at 11:02 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by frecklefaerie at 11:02 AM PST - 26 comments
Randomly copy files to an external drive
How can I randomly copy files to an external drive? [more inside]
posted by Mick at 10:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Mick at 10:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Deutschsprachige Aldaily?
I really enjoy Arts and Letters Daily and Political Theory Daily Review. Are there any german equivalents?
posted by austin5000 at 10:55 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by austin5000 at 10:55 AM PST - 3 comments
me to things different sayin' everybody's
Songfilter: HBO is running a new commercial to promote their upcoming season of sopranos... [more inside]
posted by Radio7 at 10:39 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Radio7 at 10:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Travel to Hawaii...which hotels? What to do?
Going to Hawaii in the start of November for my Honeymoon...9 days I think. I love to Hike and all that fun stuff, my fiance will hike but likes to do lighter things due partially to a heart murmur (she also likes to shop). I get bored just laying on the beach, she has a high stress job so I think she needs some relaxation time. So any suggestions? [more inside]
9/11 terrorism - was asylum partly to blame?
Were any of the 9/11 terrorists granted asylum in the US? [more inside]
Is this *probably* fair use?
I want to scan two pages from a 1952 picture book and post them on my web site. I've read a good bit about copyright and fair use, and I think this falls under fair use, but I want to be, say, 90% certain. [more inside]
posted by snortlebort at 9:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by snortlebort at 9:15 AM PST - 8 comments
Chinese shredded chicken dishes at home?
Calling all chefs: How can I "shred" raw chicken to re-create the spicy shredded chicken from my local Sichuan joints? Is it just a matter of slicing the breast into thin matchsticks? That sounds arduous and also sounds like it would produce stiff strips of chicken instead of the tender floppy shreds I'm trying to copy.
posted by CunningLinguist at 8:38 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by CunningLinguist at 8:38 AM PST - 19 comments
Can I browse Amazon totally by user rating?
Can I browse Amazon totally by user rating? I've often thought it would be really neat to see what books on Amazon have 5 stars but also have the MOST number of recommendations. They're probably incredible books. Can I do this?
posted by blahtsk at 7:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by blahtsk at 7:48 AM PST - 9 comments
DoS investigation
My router logs show that I have been under what looks like a sustained low level DOS attack for quite a while now. An example entry is:
1 Blocked by DoS protection 10.69.0.1
I assume the IP is spoofed because it is a reserved IP and I am on a 192.168.*.* local network. What can I find out or determine about the attack? What tools and resources are available?
posted by srboisvert at 4:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by srboisvert at 4:17 AM PST - 5 comments
Help Drive Traffic with no money
Guerilla Marketing - I created a website as a lark that has become quite popular. All this early last week. I'm looking to compile a list of tools and techniques to push the popularity (without spending any money of course). What would you suggest? [more inside]
posted by dhacker at 3:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dhacker at 3:23 AM PST - 9 comments
February 25
What time of year will the 2010 S.Africa World Cup occur?
BeautifulGameFilter - Regarding the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. What time of year will it be? Since it's the Southern Hemisphere will it be in Jan or Feb? Yes, I'm planning a trip.
The History of Mental Retardation
Where can I learn more about the history of society's treatment of people with mental retardation? [more inside]
Talking Politics - the Barry Gibb Talk Show song.
SNL Skit. Barry Gibb Talk show. What Bee Gees song are they parodying? [more inside]
posted by filmgeek at 9:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by filmgeek at 9:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Recent Canadian Novels
Recent Canadian Lit. Recommendations? [more inside]
Making the most from brook in back yard: waterwheel generator?
On our property there's a rather substantial brook running through it, which runs year round and doesn't freeze over. It's probably too wide for a traditional undershot waterwheel (at least 12 feet across at its most narrow), to supply some alternate power to our house, but maybe there's something else that could make the most of the constant flowing water?
Mountain bikes with rear child seat
Mountain bike with rear child seat? (Japan) [more inside]
posted by lundman at 8:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lundman at 8:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Can anyone recall this comedian?
I am looking for a particular comedian. I saw this guy, on HBO, perhaps, about 15 years ago. His comedic style was extremely dry, and his one prop was a martini glass. [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown at 7:55 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by thebrokedown at 7:55 PM PST - 21 comments
Oooh pretty colors!
HardwareFilter: trying to revive an old computer. Help me defeat the psychedelic screen of death. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by sophist at 7:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sophist at 7:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Do inline water softeners work?
Do compact inline water softeners like this work? [more inside]
posted by destro at 7:35 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by destro at 7:35 PM PST - 6 comments
Script-fu for arbitrary selectable text across applications. Possibilites?
Script-fu for arbitary text: Across applications (but especially in text editors) I want to be able to (a) right click on a bit of selected text (b) have the usual contextual menu pop up upon doing so, but with options to (c) send said text to an arbitrary script (perl, python, whatever) and (d) potentially have the selected text replaced by script results, if the context is right. What are my best options for both the Mac and Windows? [more inside]
Where can I find a website that has clear workout routines and exercises?
Where can I find a website that has clear workout routines and exercises? [more inside]
posted by theholotrope at 6:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by theholotrope at 6:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Is it possible for a computer to catch spyware/malware/virus/trojan just by viewing or scrolling a compromised webpage even if no clicking no pressing yes on any popup is involved?
I know that cookies may be automatically and surreptitiously installed on my computer when I arrive at a webpage, but what about spyware/malware/virus ? [more inside]
Not your average wireless router question....
Not your average wireless router question.... [more inside]
Soft drink fonts/free vector-based maps
Two seemingly unrelated design/illustration questions:
1. What are some of the fonts that have associated with soft drink companies have used over the years? I realize those logos are hand-drawn, but some, like that for New Coke, seem to have clear typeface antecedents.
2. Where can I find vector-based maps of various states? Specifically, North Dakota. [more inside]
garbage disposals and GFCI
My garbage disposal trips the nearby GFCI circuit every time I use it. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie at 3:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by MrMoonPie at 3:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Special characters in Quark
Font recommendation to solve a MS Word --> QuarkXPress issue? [more inside]
Need information on FBI self-defence training
I've heard the FBI employ a certain style of fighting/self defense that incorporates the three stooges (slapping and whatnot) and is meant to humiliate the opponent as well as subdue them. I'm REALLY interested in reading more about this... [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice at 2:56 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 2:56 PM PST - 14 comments
Sync Windows Mobile to Mac?
Thinking of abandoning Palm OS for Windows Mobile, and Windows for Mac. Can I still sync? Please let's avoid a four-way fanboy war here. Just asking about syncing. [more inside]
iTunes Sound Levels for Burning a CD
I'm burning a CD of a playlist in iTunes and am having trouble getting the levels to match. Even though I use the iTunes "Sound Check" setting (which supposedly evens out levels), when I play my burned CD back, the levels are all over the place.
Does anyone have any suggestions for a Mac OS X program that could help me out?
Thanks!
posted by jmcnally at 2:23 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by jmcnally at 2:23 PM PST - 17 comments
Intelligent Anime For Aduts?
I am looking for some anime that is designed for an adult to watch. I am not talking about adult content such as nudity, cursing and extreme violence, but rather the intelligence of the anime. Violence, nudity, and cursing is fine one way or the other. Are there any anime out there that talk about philosophy, or politics, etc? The closest movie I can give as an example isn't actually an anime, although it is animated: Waking Life [more inside]
posted by JokingClown at 12:54 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by JokingClown at 12:54 PM PST - 60 comments
moo
Do you cook angus beef differently from normal beef? I just bought some angus beef yesterday. I made some roast with angus beef the way I do with regular beef, and it didn't turn out how normal beef usually does.. does angus beef have any special properties I need to be aware of? Angus beef chuck eye shoulder vs beef chuck eye shoulder, or angus steak vs normal steak?
posted by lpctstr; at 12:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 12:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I run Vonage through Internet Sharing on OSX?
Can I run Vonage through Internet Sharing on OSX? [more inside]
Why look into the distance when deep in thought?
Why do we look upwards or into the distance when trying to recall something, answer a difficult question or solve a puzzle?
This arose from a word game we were playing in the office, during which I pointed out that those taking part were all displaying this behavior. Best guess was that it was perhaps some instinctive thing - automatically scanning the horizon for predators or prey whilst engaged in another task.
Academic paper repositories.
For physics papers, all the recent research is put onto http://www.arxiv.org/ Are there equivalent repositories for other disciplines, especially the social sciences?
I reinstalled Windows and now I can't access my encrypted files on my NTFS external drive...
I reinstalled Windows and now I can't access my encrypted files on my NTFS external drive... [more inside]
I can see your worrrrrds....
Looking for a way to turn the visual waveform of an audio file in to an animated GIF. [more inside]
Is there a "Typepad" style solution for a full, complex web site?
Is there a web site development solution for full sites that's as simple and to-the-point as a service such as Typepad? [more inside]
Are you the gatekeeper?
tips and guidelines for learning icelandic
I'm planning on moving to Iceland in a few years (once I get school out of the way), and the biggest obstacle right now is learning Icelandic. [more inside]
The Potentially Rehabilitating Junky's Purse
So I found something of considerable value on the Queens bound F-Train...now what? [more inside]
How can I have a great Texas Independence Day party?
I'm having a Texas Independence Day party this week to introduce my English friends to the joys of Texas. General party hosting advice and advice more specific to this party requested inside. [more inside]
posted by grouse at 10:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by grouse at 10:12 AM PST - 14 comments
I got a fever! And the only prescription.. is more foodblogs!
What are your favorite food blogs? [more inside]
Looking for new latin/world music
Latin/Spanish/World MusicFilter; Any recommendations out there for Latin,, Spanish or other cool World Music....I really enjoy Gipsy Kings, Calexico, Pink Martini and the like. [more inside]
What do the Hindu flags mean?
What are the significance of colored flags I see posted in front of my Hindu neighbor's home? [more inside]
Pickled Sausage
A couple of decades ago, a non-Kosher deli near my work (Long Beach, Ca) had these pickled (pork) sausages in jars, along side jars of eggs and pigs feet. On a dare, I tried a sausage, then ate them for lunch every day. They were the size of brats, but made like Italian, in that they had fennel seed. I'm in Tucson now, but would still like to know if anyone has knowledge to obtaining any, or has had them.
I want a man with a slow... cooker.
Just bought a new slow cooker. What are your favorite recipes? [more inside]
How do I extract videos from my Panasonic PVR?
How can I get files off my Panasonic DMR-EH60D PVR? The DVDs it burns are video as opposed to data, and my eMac won't recognise them. [more inside]
posted by xvs22 at 7:36 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by xvs22 at 7:36 AM PST - 6 comments
Is this spam?
I received an e-mail claiming to have found my ad on a personals site for people over 40 (I'm 27). Is this mistaken identity, or some clever new form of spam? [more inside]
I see double. Help me see just one Sarah.
I'm trying to help someone fix her computer. She rebooted when her system got bogged down, and then when restarting, somehow logged into an account called Sarah.SARAH instead of just Sarah. [more inside]
posted by voidcontext at 6:50 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by voidcontext at 6:50 AM PST - 25 comments
Yinz got suggestions?
Spontaneous trip to Pittsburgh. Departing in 2 hours. What should we do? [more inside]
Kitchen Disaster! How'm I gonna cook now?
I accidentally dropped a Pyrex pan of lasagna on my glass cooktop-- the cooktop completely shattered. (The pan, naturally, hasn't got a mark on it.) It doesn't look like any of the underlying structures are damaged. What's the chance we could repair this ourselves? It's apparently at least a $300 repair, and we can't really afford that until maybe July, and I'd like to have a usable stove before them. I don't mind if it's ugly, we can always have it professionally replaced later on when we can afford it. Would this really be worth it? Or are we better off microwaving and baking for months?
posted by Shoeburyness at 2:04 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Shoeburyness at 2:04 AM PST - 13 comments
Traveling too light?
Should I be packing more for a year or more of teaching English in Indonesia? [more inside]
Da da da da da....do do do do do (dueling pianos in the big apple)
Is there a good bar with dueling pianos in New York City? [more inside]
February 24
Backing up a DV movie?
I'm finishing up postproduction on a small digital video movie. I want to get a DLT tape storage system to back it up and send it off. However, I want to also use the same machine on my PC. [more inside]
how to find a computer on the internet?
Can a stolen computer be identified and maybe located over the internet from its network adapter MAC address? [more inside]
What do you put in your PC card slot?
What do you put in your PC card slot? Nowadays, many laptops come with stuff like Wi-Fi and flash card readers built-in (as mine does), and it seems like every peripheral is connected through USB. Eight years ago my modem lived in the PC card slot. But is there anything cool and/or useful I can do with it today?
Can any birth control pill be used for emergency contraception?
Last night: condom slippage. Today: want emergency backup contraception. [more inside]
A question regarding people's reaction to foreign-looking people.
A question regarding people's reaction to foreign-looking people. [more inside]
Medical tests for food sensitivities?
What tests are available for food sensitivities, enzyme deficiencies, food allergies, etc? [more inside]
Why the discrepancy in search engine market share results?
Every time i see statistics like this one which list market share for various search engines, I'm somewhat surprised. According to the article/graph, in mid-2005, Google had a 36.5% market share in online searches, with Yahoo and MSN at 30.5% and 15%, respectively. But on every website I've managed for myself or others (and on the sites of everyone I've ever spoken to about this), Google consistently accounts for 80 - 90% of all their search referrals. So, what accounts for the discrepancy? Is it just because my evidence is anecdotal, or is there something special going on in which Yahoo/MSN searchers get sidetracked before ever reaching their search results? [more inside]
posted by helios at 7:04 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by helios at 7:04 PM PST - 18 comments
How much should I pay for window stickers?
I need some window stickers. How much should I be willing to pay? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant at 6:54 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by nyterrant at 6:54 PM PST - 4 comments
C Majority
Why are C and F the notes without corresponding flat keys on the piano? [more inside]
posted by billtron at 6:51 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by billtron at 6:51 PM PST - 67 comments
Language learning tips!
I'm at a stage where I need to memorize vocabulary in a foreign language, and I am looking for advice, tips & useful software. [more inside]
posted by anjamu at 6:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by anjamu at 6:43 PM PST - 19 comments
Please help me find a forgotten sci-fi story.
Help me remember a book please. It is a science fiction story about two young scientists that create a superweapon that can shoot down missiles. [more inside]
posted by meta87 at 6:16 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by meta87 at 6:16 PM PST - 2 comments
Titles in EventCalendar?
Help with Eventcalendar on my Wordpress blog? [more inside]
Travel Within Italy: The best way to get from Rome to Siena?
I am flying into the International Airport in Rome, then I need to get to Siena. I am wondering the best way to do this. [more inside]
You can call me Betty?
Any Paul Simon fans out there? What does he mean when he says "Call me Al?" [more inside]
Wedding reception recommendations are always welcome!
We're looking at our first reception hall tomorrow for our upcoming wedding. Given that this is our first foray into these types of affairs what are some important questions you asked, or wished you had asked prior to scoping out locations? [more inside]
Team Russia Olympic wear
I adore the white and red jackets Team Russia has been wearing at the Olympics, how could I get one for me? [more inside]
Island of Misfit Candy
After reading Steve Almond's "Candyfreak," I'm curious about candy seconds stores. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 4:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 4:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Hot-pot recipes please!
What's best way to stream my music collection to some outdoor speakers?
Summer's coming!! It's pool time! My problem is I want to set up an outdoor stereo system, without actually having a system out in the elements. [more inside]
posted by matty at 3:37 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by matty at 3:37 PM PST - 14 comments
Succor From SQL
I have a Windows-served website programmed in C# and connected to a SQL database. I'd like to move the whole thing to the Mac. [more inside]
posted by thejoshu at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by thejoshu at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Cross platform video-chat software.
I have a Mac (10.4.5), my Dad has a PC (XP Home). We both have cable modems. We want to video chat. What apps can we use together? Bonus points if I can continue to use iChatAV. [more inside]
Creative Zen on Car Stereo
What's the best widget to buy to hook my Creative mp3 player up to my car's stereo? [more inside]
A spammer may be about to sue me.
I'm wondering if writing "dreamhomesolution4u.com is marketed heavily by using spam." on a personal site should be enough to land me in trouble. [more inside]
Where can I find Sem Ke Beej?
There is an Indian snack that is popular in North India, especially Lucknow or New Delhi, called Sem Ka Beej (also spelled Same Ka Beej, or Sem Ke Bej, etc). Does anyone know of a place in the U.S. where I can buy some? (pics included) [more inside]
Email woes: AOL, Reverse DNS and Network Solutions.
Email from my company's domains aren't making it to AOL users... why is this so hard to fix? [more inside]
Who's the gun-toting woman on my wall?
Identify This Picture. Help! I just moved into my new place. There's a big graphic-novel style cutout on the wall (pic included). Who is she? [more inside]
posted by nafrance at 2:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by nafrance at 2:09 PM PST - 14 comments
Eek! A mouse!
How do I get a mouse out of an ash-filled fireplace? [more inside]
Why do PET scanners need patient-specific absorption calibration?
In positron emission tomography (PET) scans, why does there need to be an absorption calibration for each patient? [more inside]
What is that phrase about stairs?
What is that odd phrase for when of you think of the perfect response, but at a time far too late to respond? It has something to do with "stairs."
posted by a47danger at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by a47danger at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Doin my homework with you
(SongFilter) Dear mother recently lamented that she could die happy if only she could find a song (perhaps from her childhood in the 50s?) that names all the presidents. A key lyric seems to be "Doin my homework with you." An old woman's hyperbole to be sure, but we do try to please our parents. [more inside]
posted by Hal Mumkin at 12:48 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Hal Mumkin at 12:48 PM PST - 15 comments
Wait- who are you again?
Drastic change? Bipolar episode? Suicide concern? [more inside]
Looking for a new email client
Is there an email client for Windows that handles large mail folders and works better than Outlook or Thunderbird? [more inside]
Springsteen's Nebraska
I really like Springsteen's Nebraska. I've never been able to put my finger on why I like it so much and why it moves me: maybe it is the bare bones orchestration. The lyrical narratives. The dusty simplicity of it. But I like it a lot. What label should that sound be called? What else is like Nebraska that I should try out? [more inside]
I'm looking for BlackBerry software, specifically something that will be more like Outlook.
I've been searching for a while now and it seems to me that BlackBerry is very limited when it comes to programs. I also have a distaste for how it differs from Outlook. I'm starting to wish I had purchased something more compatible with Windows software. From my understanding, there is a void of any BlackBerry opensource software? I'm a student so don't have the cash to buy overpriced programs. If anyone knows of anything that might work with BlackBerry, I would appreciate suggestions. I'm on the 7250.
Free forum host that works?
Desperately seeking free, reliable forum hosting for simple two or three topic forum. [more inside]
posted by Scram at 11:17 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Scram at 11:17 AM PST - 7 comments
Dealing with the Indian summer
Previewing across platforms?
Knowing Explorer is no longer being upgraded for macs, how can I best assure browser compatibility across platforms (from a previewing standpoint)? [more inside]
posted by j.p. Hung at 11:00 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by j.p. Hung at 11:00 AM PST - 11 comments
What is carbon debt of a new car?
How much energy/CO2 debt in used/incurred in the production of a new car? The fpp about the group who pledged to buy nothing new (which I can't find) got me thinking: some consumerism is spurred by the idea that newer products are more energy efficient than the older ones. But new products may use a lot of energy in their production and the break-even point may be beyond their lifespan. [more inside]
Roth IRA: I contributed too much. Now what?
Tax Attorney Filter: I contributed too much to my Roth IRA 3 years in a row. Should I be worried? [more inside]
Art Licensing Royalty Rates?
What royalty rate should I ask for from a company that wants to license my art? [more inside]
posted by MaxVonCretin at 10:11 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by MaxVonCretin at 10:11 AM PST - 11 comments
A word for "neither solid nor liquid?"
Is there a specific word for matter that is neither liquid nor solid (toothpaste, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by werty at 10:09 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by werty at 10:09 AM PST - 30 comments
IP Obfuscating software
Which is the best IP obfuscating software available ?
What does everyone know about XVID settings that I don't?
double-pronged question about working with XVID [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 9:50 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 9:50 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I show the meeting organizer on appointments in Outlook?
How can I show the meeting organizer on appointments in Outlook? More inside... [more inside]
What's with all of the hubcap-less cars lately?
Is there some new lo-fi wheel style going on that I'm not aware of? [more inside]
posted by chococat at 9:35 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by chococat at 9:35 AM PST - 24 comments
die spam die.
Help me deal with email: I have a couple domain names, and I get obscene amounts of spam and garbage email. I'd like to setup a system to help deal with all of it, but I'm not very familiar with server-side email setup beyond the basics. [more inside]
Domain name research
I'm looking for recent research on Web site names, looking at both branding and domain name selection, especially concerning non-standard (not .com, .net or .org) domains. [more inside]
Dinosaur, Alien movie from the early 80s
70/80s sci-fi/horror movie filter: Does anyone remember a movie that was broadcast on network television in the very early 80s that involved claymation dinosaurs attacking a house and aliens that entered the house through a key-hole (?). [more inside]
posted by lyam at 8:20 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lyam at 8:20 AM PST - 4 comments
Austin Buddhism for beginners
How do I decide which (Austin) Buddhist group is the most newbie-friendly? [more inside]
BonerFilter: I'm 30 years old and I've got a pecker problem.
BonerFilter: I'm 30 years old and I've got a pecker problem. [more inside]
Is this so wrong if it feels so right?
Selfabuse filter. I used to smoke 2 cigarettes every night before bed and I quit recently. I did fine for the first week, but looking back at the past 2 weeks, I've started drinking more at night, popping Vicodin, or taking the odd Benadryl before bed. So clearly I have some strong need to abuse myself in some way before the day's out - has anyone else done this, and if so, how did you deal with it? [more inside]
Where to stay in the Bahamas
Four nights in the Bahamas! Any recommendations for a mildly affordable place to stay that may be a little quieter than the huge resorts on Paradise Island? [more inside]
Arizona to New Zealand move - least expensive?
Question for a friend... She's hoping to move to New Zealand, and wants an inexpensive way to ship her stuff. [more inside]
Help a Freelance Artist find a Tax Accountant
I am getting pretty serious into the vfx industry and wanted to know where to look for accountant to deal with my taxes as a freelance artist... [more inside]
Lemon Aid
We're in Toronto and looking to buy a car. [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo at 6:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Frasermoo at 6:32 AM PST - 18 comments
Do I pretend I didn't read it?
I am the unintended recipient of an email from my boss. The email contains personal information about one of my coworkers. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 6:26 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 6:26 AM PST - 25 comments
How can my husband help?
What can my husband do to help my depression? [more inside]
Finding the Evil Carousel
Help me identify a scary movie from my childhood. [more inside]
posted by d-no at 6:06 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by d-no at 6:06 AM PST - 4 comments
Wiki-based portfolios?
Using a wiki (media wiki) to display a portfolio...ideas, best practices, plug-ins, doodads, or hoohas? [more inside]
How to be more fake like everyone else.
How can i become more easy going and fake in a business environment. Im a very loyal person to my friends but find in business you need to develop a kind of fake persona to get on with others. [more inside]
February 23
Did Shakespeare even have an agent even?
Looking for an agent for my playwrighting. [more inside]
Showdown at Big Sky
Why is the sky so much bigger in Wyoming and Montana than everywhere else? [more inside]
posted by granted at 10:33 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by granted at 10:33 PM PST - 29 comments
The other kind of math rock.
Looking for songs about math! My girlfriend's sister just got into a Ph.D. program for mathematics and we're making her a mix CD to help celebrate. Poppy indie rock especially good. [more inside]
Let Sleeping Babes lie?
How much sleep is too much sleep for a 13 month old baby? [more inside]
What happened to comparative advantage?
What ever happened to comparative advantage and why is everyone obsessed with global competition? Looking for econ books / articles... [more inside]
How much for that tele-deluxe in the window?
How do guitars and other musical gear get priced on the retail end? [more inside]
posted by bardic at 8:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bardic at 8:57 PM PST - 12 comments
Interpreting blues lyrics
In blues music, what does the term "rider" mean? [more inside]
posted by Paul KC at 8:39 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Paul KC at 8:39 PM PST - 21 comments
Crazy Pulsating Color Filter
This idea for a visual effect has occured to me, and I want to implement it, just to see what it's like. I know Perl and C/C++, but I am heavily biased towards a *nix environment. Description of video transformation inside... [more inside]
Why are people so negative?
Why are people so negative? [more inside]
Guest speeches at schools
How would I go about giving guest speeches at public schools? [more inside]
FileCopyFilter: help me re-arrange my tunes?
FileCopyFilter: I need a COPY statement or looping BATCH file which will put my mind at ease. Well, actually, put my music where it belongs. [more inside]
posted by Dunwitty at 5:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Dunwitty at 5:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Why does squeezing pimples make me sneeze?
Why do I sneeze when I squeeze my pimples? [more inside]
See Tee Ohh
I am moving into a IT Manager / CTO role for a company of about 200 people and am looking for advice, books, and websites on how best to manage a IT department. Most of the stuff I have found is geared toward very large organizations. Implementing ITIL and SOA is a little hardcore for an organization of my size. I am looking for straight-forward best practices for things like asset management / inventory, desktop management, security / audit, helpdesk, etc. etc. Anybody out there already doing this successfully? Any good blogs or websites other than TechRepublic. I am looking for real-world solutions and not a bunch of frameworks and jargon.
posted by jasondigitized at 5:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jasondigitized at 5:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Taxi/vehicle dispatch software?
Looking for taxi/vehicle dispatch software. Preferably web-based with scheduling/reservations built in as well as vehicle tracking of some sort. I'm looking mainly for personal experience or recommendations.
Frozen Jello.
Imponderables: Many (most?) liquids ("things"?) will crystallize when cooled slowly. Why not Jello™? [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish at 5:07 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by five fresh fish at 5:07 PM PST - 11 comments
Watch fobs
Does anyone know anything about watch fobs for pocketwatches? [more inside]
posted by pjern at 4:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pjern at 4:48 PM PST - 12 comments
Anywhere in LA that teaches white guys how to NOT embarass themselves on the dancefloor?
Does anyone know any group teachers for club dance in Los Angeles. I'm tired of moving like a white guy on the floor. Basically I've never been a good club dancer and it's kept me from going to clubs. I've decided to do something about it. But I don't want to take individual lessons. For one thing, it'd just be too weird dancing with some teacher one on one. For another I've got nowhere in my apt for them to teach me. (I live in a studio).
So what I want is somewhere in LA that kind of teaches a group 101 on "how to not look spastic on the dancefloor." Any suggestions?
Post Pimsleur Spanish Learning
Post Pimsleur Spanish III Learning? [more inside]
online community deceased remembrance site?
Wasn't there a site that existed solely to commemorate members of various online communities who have died?
Fix my guitar's neck
I have a Martin Backpacker Guitar that I love. I bought it 2nd hand and haven't taken all that good care of it, so the back of the neck has a fair number of small dents (like it would get from being banged against sharp edges) in the wood. This looks crappy and is distracting when moving up and down the fretboard, especially using a slide.
What method could I use to fix theses nicks? I'm thinking some sort of wood-paste and fine sandpaper, but don't want it to come out looking like crap.
Please don't use brand names, as I'm in Chile and while I can probably find the same products, they'll have different names.
Photoshop actions/scripts
Photoshop actions/scripts: I have a text file containing 100's of lines of text. Each line of text needs to be copied & pasted into a psd file, which will then be saved and exported as a gif.
So far, I haven't been able to find a tutorial on how to create an action or script to automate this process.
I've also tried a windows automation program, Autohotkey, without any luck.
Ideas?
posted by masymas at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by masymas at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
What are the financial aid options for a not-so-rich kid?
Give me some insight into College Admissions and Financial Aid. [more inside]
An Anomaly of The Will
I am having difficulty working. What are your tricks to get moving? [more inside]
Running from the bank.
I went $26 over on my bank account and the bank has charged me $110 in fees. If I pay them the $26 + say $20 extra then flee the country would there be any serious repercussions? [more inside]
How to view .dat files
How do I read a winmail.dat file? [more inside]
Desktop shortcut placement strategies
Does anyone else put shortcuts in particular spots on their desktop, to make it a brainless activity to run them? (Problem: When my resolution is changed, and icons get mixed up.) [more inside]
Help me identify these tokens.
Help me identify these old (maybe fake) tokens/coins. [more inside]
posted by Ateo Fiel at 12:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ateo Fiel at 12:54 PM PST - 5 comments
Why not Coed Curling
Why is olympic curling split up into mens and womens divisions? [more inside]
posted by mcstayinskool at 12:53 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by mcstayinskool at 12:53 PM PST - 25 comments
I want to try out curling
I'd like to find a novice-friendly place in the Windsor area (I'm in SE michigan) where I could try out curling. Preferably somewhere with a bar. Other tips for new curlers appreciated, too.
San Francisco bike storage?
Bicycle storage in San Francisco? [more inside]
Who owns your Xrays?
Legally, who owns your X-rays? Weird dentist bullshite... [more inside]
posted by joaniemcchicken at 12:44 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by joaniemcchicken at 12:44 PM PST - 33 comments
What's the longest time separating a movie from its sequel?
What is the longest time elapsed between a movie and a sequel/prequel? [more inside]
posted by ORthey at 12:40 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by ORthey at 12:40 PM PST - 28 comments
Sit different
Where can I get one of those ball chairs like they have in the Apple Store? My kid loves em. [more inside]
posted by ldenneau at 12:35 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ldenneau at 12:35 PM PST - 10 comments
Broke my Moniter, need to access my tower... Any thoughts?
Any way to gain access to a win XP box through a forced remote desktop (or another method?). Or even a network install (though that'd be hard, I don't dare lose anything on the HDD) of Linux? Oh, and I don't have a monitor (that's the root of the problem) [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at 12:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by TrueVox at 12:10 PM PST - 10 comments
Urban planning jobs in developing areas?
Help me combine my interests in Latin America, urban planning, and not being unemployed. [more inside]
Butchering turtles
How does one butcher/process snapping turtles. [more inside]
posted by Heatwole at 11:31 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Heatwole at 11:31 AM PST - 18 comments
Need a stripper
Help me batch-strip resources from thousands of image files. [more inside]
What's photo worthy in Portland?
help me find photo-worthy spots in Portland. [more inside]
Lodging in North Lake Tahoe?
Myself and three friends are going skiing at Squaw Valley next weekend and we're looking for a place to stay. We're flexible, but we'd like something cheap, close to Squaw, and preferably with internet access. Any recommendations?
Employmentfilter: Mandatory overtime for a salaried position - can it be required?
Quick question for those of you with any knowledge of the subject:
Is it possible (by possible I mean legal) for an employer to change the pay structure for an employee from salaried but eligible for overtime pay to a salaried but not eligible for overtime? This is a case where working overtime is required by the job. This is in Illinois. [more inside]
Help me turn $3500 into $100 or more
Upgrade my PowerMac 9500/132, sell it, or sell as parts? Or something completely different? [more inside]
posted by mumeishi at 10:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mumeishi at 10:51 AM PST - 12 comments
Are hackers infesting O'Hare and LAX?
This happened to me last week at O'Hare - and now, today, in LAX. I opened my laptop in the terminal and checked for wireless networks. I noticed that there was a "computer-to-computer" network called "Free Public Wifi" available. I didn't try to connect, because I know that such networks generally can't provide internet access if there's no other connection available.
Does this mean there are folks trying to socially engineer gullible wireless users? What could they gain? Would Windows be more vulnerable than Macs? AND how would a curious samaritan figure out who, amongst the dozen or more folks with open laptops in the vicinity, the culprit is?
To call or not to call...
I haven't heard back from a job I interviewed for and was told I was the Number one candidate. What's the best move? [more inside]
When does the Vienna Opera announce their season?
Anyone know when the Vienna Opera announces their 2006/2007 season? And when do tickets go on sale?
Plotting Points in Grapher in OSX
How do I rename Point Sets in OSX's Grapher Application?
Netgear Wireless PC Adapter trouble
Trouble with a Netgear MA 521 Wireless PC Adapter conking out [more inside]
Screwy Power Mac G4
I acquired a secondhand Power Mac G4 Dual 867MHz MDD a few days ago, but it's been acting a little weird. [more inside]
posted by cillit bang at 9:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cillit bang at 9:41 AM PST - 4 comments
Outlook 2003 filter
Outlook 2003 filter: Simple question, what the heck is the difference between booking something as an attendee vs as a resource when planning a meeting? [more inside]
posted by Cosine at 9:34 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Cosine at 9:34 AM PST - 18 comments
Graffitti building
I'm trying to track down a location found in the movie 'Thumbsucker'. [more inside]
posted by mnology at 8:38 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mnology at 8:38 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find Special Ed online communities?
Know of any special-ed-teachers' message boards? [more inside]
Rss Feed for new books?
Is there a way to set up a RSS feed to be notified of new and upcoming books for a certain subject area on Amazon?
Sullen Black Pixels
My mom has a Gateway FPD1830 LCD monitor that has been sitting around her house for about a year or so not working. It died on her and she set it to the side in case she could find a place to repair it (its a nice 19" model). She's stopped looking and I'm getting close to needing a new monitor. Is there anywhere in Tampa, FL to get an LCD monitor repaired? Is it even fiscally reasonable to try and get the thing repaired?
Evolution viewed through lens of economics?
Using concepts from economics as a way to understand/explain evolution -- Does anyone know any good online or print resources that develop or discuss this? [more inside]
What kind of houseplant (or tree!) is this?
What kind of plant is this (or this or this.) It's a seven foot tall indoor houseplant that blooms these very sappy and strong smelling flowers every winter. It's sort of a palm-tree - but I have no idea. [more inside]
Where did I read that before?
Does a meta index of books that reference each other exist? [more inside]
posted by MrMulan at 8:00 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by MrMulan at 8:00 AM PST - 12 comments
watching enhanced podcasts on windows?
How can I watch/listen to enhanced podcasts on Windows without using iTunes or (the regrettably lame) Winpodder? [more inside]
What should my Business Title be?
So I'm filling out the Trade Name Registration Form for my business, and field #6 is "Applicant's Title in Business Entity." I'm a sole proprietorship -- just me at home doing freelance web design -- so what do I put on this line? Do I have leeway to be witty or irreverent? [more inside]
posted by brownpau at 7:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by brownpau at 7:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Who the hell put that cable there?
Does a utility company have the right to run a cable over my property to my neighbor's house? [more inside]
Bluetooth headsets
Will either of these Bluetooth headsets (#1, #2) work with my Bluetooth enabled Powerbook for things like Skype, etc.?
Ol' Paint
I've had cans of paint in my hall closet for 3+ years. They're garbage now, right? [more inside]
CrazyMonitorFilter: Fix my vibrating monitor image, please?
Why is the image on my monitor vibrating? [more inside]
Connect us
I need to videoconference with people in multiple locations simultanously. I'm looking for software and hardware recommendations. Inexpensive is a must. [more inside]
a trip to the Orkneys
Please help me plan a week in mid-April at the Orkney Islands. [more inside]
What was that meal I ate?
What on earth was that meal that I ate? Tingling spicy tofu? [more inside]
posted by tomble at 3:56 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by tomble at 3:56 AM PST - 20 comments
Memory + Concentration + Operation
How much of a procedure, and how many individual procedures might a surgeon have memorized? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 2:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by disillusioned at 2:41 AM PST - 4 comments
Backup solutions for MacOSX?
I've had my Powerbook G4 for just a touch under 3 years and i've aquired a healthy amount of personal files, photos, music, and work documents. Last night i had a scare with the drive, it failed to boot for the first time since i've had it. Feeling a tad twitchy about the reliability of my drive i ask: Is there a automated backup solution thats flexable enough for me... [more inside]
posted by Nik_Doof at 2:10 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Nik_Doof at 2:10 AM PST - 9 comments
DIY Music
I want to start making music on my computer. I have no real experience in this field. Where is a good place to start: forums, tutorials that kind of thing? What software should i look into?
My girlfriend's ex-landlord is a complete asshat
Is my girlfriend's ex-landlord trying to screw her? [more inside]
Spreadshirt vs. Cafepress
I have a vector design that's plot printable at Spreadshirt. But should I just take it to Cafepress (which I think is cheaper)? [more inside]
Slowwwww file sorting in OS X
Why are files in OS X taking so darn long to place themselves alphabetically after being named? [more inside]
February 22
MeFi, Help Me Keep My Girlfriend!
It's been recently brought to my attention that I have no clue how to be a boyfriend. The unfortunate part of this relevation is that it was brought to my attention by my girlfriend... [more inside]
posted by SpecialK at 10:47 PM PST - 70 comments
posted by SpecialK at 10:47 PM PST - 70 comments
SeniorDesignFilter: Help with Web Development
SeniorDesignFilter: I'm a CSE (computer science & engineering) major and need help with my senior design project. I'm making an online personal information management (PIM) web applicaton using microsoft visual web developer 2005 and SQL server express edition. [more inside]
Locations Used for "Gloomy Sunday"
Does anyone know that actual location in Budapest of the restaurant that was used in the film, "Gloomy Sunday"? I checked on the IMDB site, and while it lists a number of locations in Budapest, it doesn't show which is the actual location of the restaurant. We loved this film and are planning to visit Budapest soon, and would love to go to this location.
International territory
On a 13 hour layover in the Moscow airport I met a Palestinian refugee who'd been living in the international territory inside customs for 11 months; later I learned about a refugee who's lived in Charles de Gaulle for over a decade. All this makes me curious about international territory: the space between disembarking the airplane & going through customs, & the empty fenced-off stretch between some national borders (I seem to remember Turkey & Syria have a large Syrian/Druze refugee population living between the borders & at the mercy of assistance from passing tourists, but I could be totally wrong). [more inside]
Small business hosting (possible Down Under)?
I'm looking for recommendations for hosting for a new Australian small business. Yes, I've searched the archives. Yes, I've read all the old hosting recommendation threads. [more inside]
Painful issue with testicles rising over pubic bone
TesticleFilter: Painful issue with testicles rising at point of orgasm. [more inside]
Help my knotted back
The muscle in the left side of my upper back, just below the shoulder blade, is always getting pulled and knotted. How do I manage it properly? [more inside]
Why the sudden spam increase?
Why have I suddenly started receiving a TON of spam - all with the subject line "Software" from what sounds like Groucho Marx characters (ie Unknowing G. Bottomfeeder)? [more inside]
what are the must-see-must-do acivities in madrid, spain?
what are some of the must-see-must-do activities in madrid, spain?
Happiness without drugs or gods.
Are there any sort of useful self-improvement systems that don't rely on a bunch of god stuff or pharmacology? [more inside]
Got Ass?
Is it OK to read girls shorts that have a word or two in big letters across the butt? [more inside]
Video capture hardware and software advice needed!
What is some good software and hardware that can handle multiple channels of video/audio capture, compress the video in real time, and stream it over a Gigabit network? [more inside]
Girls on the internet
Help me find websites suitable for a family with girls aged 3 to 9 years. [more inside]
Chanterelle recipes
What are your favorite recipes using chanterelles? [more inside]
Farewell printer drivers for NT 4.0
Quickly need a new printer, yet Windows NT 4.0 Compatible? [more inside]
Dairy Combustion
Cheap alternatives for the lactose-intolerant? [more inside]
Veggie eats in Big Easy?
Vegetarian in New Orleans. I will be there during Mardi Gras, and need to find some good chow. (The previous question tagged with vegetarian and New Orleans was pretty disappointing). I will be in Jefferson Parish, mainly, and on a pretty tight budget.
Also needed- recommendations for good record stores in the Big Easy. I will be there next week.
In Firefox, How do I add download actions for filetypes it doesn't know about?
In Firefox, How do I add download actions for filetypes it doesn't know about? [more inside]
Renters Insurance for Students?
I'm a graduate student, living in a graduate dorm, and I need to purchase renters insurance. Which companies are student-friendly, reliable, and affordable?
Under eye cream
Can anyone suggest a cream to rid me of under-eye, sleep deprivation lines? [more inside]
get rich real quick
What's the best way to make the most amount of money in 2 hours with $5? [more inside]
Classical Music Relational Databases?
What classical music databases exist? I'm not looking for lists or even data. I am looking for relational database DDL that describes/implements a structure sufficient to describe/model classical music. Or, if you don't know of such a database, classical aficionados, give me advice on how to implement such a database. [more inside]
Online story workshopping site?
Is there an online community site where you can get your stories workshopped? [more inside]
1 More Arn
Is there any software that can limit the number of hours you spend at a certain domain, or with a certain piece of software? I want to be more productive, but don't want to go cold turkey on MeFi or Battlefield 2 (a video game).
Automating Safari in OSX
In OSX 10.4.5, is there an Automator workflow or a way in iCal to have Safari open a particular website at a particular time everyday? [more inside]
posted by se7encrows at 4:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by se7encrows at 4:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Dog behaviorists in Houston
I need an animal behaviorist who works with dogs in Houston. Any suggestions?
Best option for low volume but *easy* document scanning
Document scanner options. I have a need to scan a few double sided letter and A4 size documents on a reasonably regular basis. I find using a flat bed scanner very tedious. Options? [more inside]
The Illest Villa?
Villas in Costa Rica... [more inside]
Massachusetts residents, is my apartment legal?
Massachusetts residents, is my apartment legal? [more inside]
Does a site have to be using blog software to utilize the trackback feature on their site?
Does a site have to be using blog software to utilize the trackback feature? I thought the answer was yes, but then I saw that PR Web has just added Trackbacks to their releases. So what is the secret of the Trackback?
posted by nramsey at 3:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by nramsey at 3:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Your Favorite Songs about LA
What are your top 5 favorite songs about Los Angeles? [more inside]
What prevents illegal immigrants from voting?
What prevents illegal immigrants from voting? Assuming illegal voting occurs how do you feel about it (looking for opinions from all sides)? [more inside]
posted by gnash at 2:53 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by gnash at 2:53 PM PST - 50 comments
Does it make any sense to buy a rental property before buying a residence?
Would it make any sense to buy out-of-state rental property before buying a residence? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha at 2:01 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by kirkaracha at 2:01 PM PST - 12 comments
Options for terminating a car lease early?
Does anyone have any advice about terminating a car lease early? [more inside]
posted by lazywhinerkid at 1:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lazywhinerkid at 1:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Help my family break out of the traveling box.
My dad is turning 50 in May, and my mom wants to surprise him by taking the family on a cruise. I've always been of the opinion that the entire idea of a cruise is lame, boring, and for old people who can't do anything else. I'm trying to come up with better places to go for a week on $4000 (for four people), but I've only ever traveled by myself. [more inside]
Canadians are so friendly I'd like to be one...
On my sister's behalf: What is the best chance for my husband (and therefore me) to immigrate to B.C.? He is 53 (not good according to the Canadian point system), and has a great offer of work from a friend in Victoria who is a designer/builder of homes. My husband would be hired as a foreman, as he's a highly skilled and experienced carpenter, and is capable of managing and training crews. His formal education doesn't go beyond high school, his English language skills are good (but not his French), he has no criminal record, and he's in very good health. [more inside]
Opera Mini on a ROKR phone with T-Mobile service?
Anyone know how to get the Opera Mini browser working with T-Mobile's Internet Service? I can browse the web just fine with the built-in Motorola browser, but Opera Mini just says it can't find a working connection.
Thanks!
Tony
Cheap hotel tv system.
Inexpensive / open source video distribution system (like in a hotel)? [more inside]
How to effectively taunt in German at lan parties?
I'm trying to find a link that was (I think) posted on MeFi 2 or 3 years back, but my searches have been fruitless. It was a flash 'game' that taught handy German taunts for lan parties. [more inside]
posted by starscream at 12:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by starscream at 12:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Wi Fi Coffee Shop in West Los Angeles?
Where can I find a good coffee-shop with wi-fi in West Los Angeles or Santa Monica? [more inside]
Girlfriend Advice
My (ex)girlfriend wants to just be friends. She says it is just a phase and that she still loves me. What should I do? [more inside]
Sold Out to the Man - Plan me a Plan
Creative type slowly losing soul in my job - please help me decide what to do! [more inside]
Why did Sasha come in first?
Can a figure skating geek out there tell me why Sasha Cohen did better than Emily Hughes last night? [more inside]
Running on two cylinders
Chronic health challenges and relationships. [more inside]
MovieFilter: Protecting my IP/Screenplay
How to I protect my book from being adapted to film/screen/movie without my permission? [more inside]
posted by bkdelong at 11:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bkdelong at 11:23 AM PST - 14 comments
How to print RFID enabled badges?
I've been given an assignment that involves encoding RFID smart tags into attendee badges for an event. What software should I be using to encode/print at the same time? [more inside]
Videoless in Vancouver
What do I need to connect a VGA-out only laptop to a component-in non-HD television? [more inside]
Can immune boosters weaken your immune system?
Immune System: Is it possible to weaken the immune system by boosting it too much and too often? [more inside]
posted by mojabunni at 10:42 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by mojabunni at 10:42 AM PST - 28 comments
Lengthen mini-blinds strings?
How do I lengthen the strings that open and close my mini-blinds without introducing a knot that will clog up the works? [more inside]
posted by callmejay at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by callmejay at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Using Quicksilver to run a shell script in the current Terminal window.
Quicksilver / OS X shell junkies: How can I have Quicksilver run a shell script in the current (or a particular) terminal window? Alternately, how can I pipe the output of the script to a particular terminal window? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 10:07 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by tweebiscuit at 10:07 AM PST - 11 comments
voices of colors?
why do different races/ethnicities sometimes have different timbres to their voices? [more inside]
Un-Partitioned disk
Unpartition my HDD is it possible, without reformatting? [more inside]
SPOTTERS WILL BE NEEDED THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING $$
I want to convert text to MP3! [more inside]
Why do the lightbulbs in my office burn out all the time?
Why would the lightbulbs burn out much more frequently in one room of my house? [more inside]
How do I find a lawyer joke?
There was a thing going around the net last year, a list of when and how lawyers bill in the billable hours practice. $100 for thinking about your case while on the golf course, etc. Does anyone remember this or know how I'd find it again?
Editing togehter a bunch of video clips on the computer
I have a bunch of 30 second to 1:45 video clips on my computer of various comedy bits and sports highlights. What I want to do is compile them into one big file.....Rather then have 15 one minute clips, I'd like to mesh em into one big 15 minute clip.... [more inside]
Can they really get away with this?
Gather 'round ye Mefites,
come and listen to my song
about me and my laptop
and how BEST BUY done me wrong.
My laptop died while in their arms,
they claim she never cried,
my tale is a woeful one,
you bet there's [more inside]
The dinosaur book juggernaut: how big is it?
Within the world of Children's and Young Adult books, is there a way to guage the popularity of dinosaur-related titles? [more inside]
Fixing a screechy faucet?
My bathtub/shower faucet has developed a loud, annoying screech when the temperature is above medium. How can this be fixed? [more inside]
Virtual bench
Why do I crave orange juice at night?
Why do I crave orange juice at night? [more inside]
Nantucket or Martha's Vineyard?
Help me decide which is better for a summer vacation; Martha's Vineyard or Nantucket? [more inside]
British beer to Mexico?
What's the best way to get British cask beer to Mexico City? [more inside]
Killing a Phantom Menu in Excel
Elite Tech Support Needed. Where does what's left of this plugin live? This one is elusive.... [more inside]
posted by tiamat at 5:01 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tiamat at 5:01 AM PST - 6 comments
Save the Ipod songs!
IPod help for a friend....
Sorry if this was asked before, I looked but didn't see it...
My friend has an IPod Nano and her laptop died. She lost her ITunes folders but still has all the music on the device.
How can she get it back without having to re-purchase all the songs? She'd afraid that when she syncs again, everything will be gone.
posted by keep it tight at 4:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by keep it tight at 4:57 AM PST - 13 comments
Fritz 8: Chess program
Does anyone know how to juice up the chess program Fritz 8?
I would like to tweak it to its maximum capabilities.
What are the best settings?
posted by JackO23 at 4:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by JackO23 at 4:54 AM PST - 4 comments
Smile! Professional tooth whitening options?
Thinking seriously about professional (i.e. NOT over the counter Whitestrips, etc.) tooth whitening and am interested in hearing other people's experiences and recommendations... [more inside]
I want to grow UP!
I know that growth mainly has to do with genetics and stuff, but do you personally think I have any chance at getting any taller? [more inside]
AirCards?
AirCards . . . Has anyone done a real comparison of the features, peformance, and cost of the different cards and the diferent plans? I'm sitting in an expensive hotel paying an additional $10 for HS cable access per day. I've decided to get an AirCard but I'm not sure which is best.
Where do I order DIY lamp parts?
I want to create my own lamps that hang from the ceiling. I will create the shade, but I need to buy the socket with cord and plug. My plan is to sell these, so I'd like to say at least part of the lamp is UL listed. [more inside]
How can a kid teach herself jazz piano?
A kid (12) knows classical piano and has a good teacher for that, but she also wants to learn jazz. Do you have suggestions? [more inside]
posted by pracowity at 12:47 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by pracowity at 12:47 AM PST - 16 comments
February 21
Is there a good, free web-based poll that allows votes for multiple options?
Can anyone recommend a free, simple-to-install Web-based poll system that will handle votes for multiple options (i.e., checkboxes instead of radio buttons)? [more inside]
posted by redshifter at 11:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by redshifter at 11:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find good online sources for A+ Certification.
Where can I find good online sources to study for the A+ Certification. [more inside]
Will over-the-counter anti-diuretics delay recovery of traveler's diarrhea?
Will over-the-counter anti-diuretics interfere with whatever my body is trying to do to fight off the nasty I ingested while down in Mexico? [more inside]
posted by willnot at 11:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by willnot at 11:04 PM PST - 12 comments
What happens to all the animals if men were to disappear?
EndOfTheWorldFilter: Biologists in the house? What happens to all the animals if men were to disappear? [more inside]
Can our Mac be killing any hard disk we put in it?
Can our Mac be killing any hard disk we put in it? [more inside]
Magic Folders hosed my computer?
My computer is hosed. I installed Magic Folders at the suggestion of Ask Mefi and now I can't start it whatsoever. [more inside]
simultaneous homebrew batteries charging/use?
Electronics question - can I recharge batteries while using them? [more inside]
Add "http://" Prefix to a List of Domains Formatted in Plain Text :: How Please?
Hi, hoping some MS Excel or HTML wizards can help me out with this. The goal is as follows; format a list of domain names so I can publish them on a webpage with hyperlinks to their individual addresses (currently they are all in Excel with each domain occupying a single cell in a single row; they are currently formatted like this: "domain.com"). There are just to many to go through and add this to each one. [more inside]
DeadWhiteMaleFilter
The Great Books: where should I start? I seek timeless wisdom. [more inside]
posted by evariste at 9:50 PM PST - 74 comments
posted by evariste at 9:50 PM PST - 74 comments
6,000 miles solo?
Crosscountry trip: how do I do it alone? [more inside]
Is there a word for such an anti-simulacra?
What is the label for an entity or idea which began as nothing and came to have identity through its own fictionalisation? That is, notions diametrically opposed to 'simulacra' - in that the entity has no referent to begin with... [more inside]
I am Paddle To The Sea. Please put me back in the water...
Radioactive Man...
My friend was just diagnosed with Graves Disease and the doctor decided it was so serious he should immediately get radioactive iodine treatment, and he was given a 16mCi pill today. So, apparently, he is very radioactive right now, and would set off Homeland Security terror alerts in airports if he walked through. [more inside]
Street photography in San Francisco
Where can I find pictures of street photography in San Francisco on the internet that aren't cliched and touristy?
posted by azuma at 8:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by azuma at 8:49 PM PST - 13 comments
Basement drain overflow.
We have water coming up from the drain in our basement. [more inside]
What are the best Criterion Collection movies?
Im about to take on the 300+ Criterion Collection library: how can I narrow down which ones to start with? (more in a methods way, not in a naming movies way!) [more inside]
Week in March: trip near great camping and great city?
Where are some great places in the US to spend a week in late March near both spectacular natural beauty and a great city? [more inside]
books about art direction?
Good books (textbooks?) about art direction? [more inside]
XBox games for honing laproscopic surgery skills.
What non-violent XBox games would help hone and maintain laproscopic surgery skills? [more inside]
posted by Eothele at 7:40 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Eothele at 7:40 PM PST - 29 comments
Does Tor render other apps "anonymous"?
Anonymity-online-filter: When using something like TOR (http://tor.eff.org/) to be "anonymous" online you modify browser settings; but there are many apps other than browsers that access the internet (Bittorrent, antivirus, etc.). Does TOR take care of these apps as well? Why, why not, etc.?
Help pulling data and preferences from a dead computer
I just had a motherboard fry on my laptop - harddrive is fine - I am trying to figure out how to get my bookmarks off the old drive? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 at 6:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by specialk420 at 6:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Romance in the kitchen
What are some of your favorite romantic dinner recipes for the kitchen impaired? [more inside]
Why do my mice keep disconnecting from their usb ports?
My MS mouse will spontaneously fail, while in use. The USB plug claims that it has been unplugged, and the laser light turns off until it is plugged back in, and sometimes not even then. [more inside]
posted by duende at 6:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by duende at 6:37 PM PST - 7 comments
Culture on Psychology and Strategy
I've been thinking about strategy a lot recently, and one of the things I stumbled upon that isn't really well covered is the impact of cultural phenomena on attitudes and actions. Are there general ideas in a culture's history that leads them to their view of the world today?
I wonder, because different cultures have characteristic qualities that people pick up on. Where did these come from, and can we perform predictive analysis based on these characteristics? [more inside]
posted by arrhn at 6:04 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by arrhn at 6:04 PM PST - 7 comments
International Aid and Katrina
How does international aid to the US work when we've never received international aid before? [more inside]
PS2 fan noise, make it stop.
Is there any way to reduce the noise from my PS2's fan without risking it overheating? [more inside]
How to password protect my subdomain?
How can I password protect my subdomain? When someone enters in the domain subdomain.mydomain.com I want to require a login. [more inside]
posted by kmurray24 at 5:34 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kmurray24 at 5:34 PM PST - 4 comments
how to write naturally
There is something quite fundamental about informal writing that i just don't get. I find myself rewriting e-mails a number of times before it sounds spontaneous, and it still doesn't flow. Maybe its due to a background of formal reporting or too much conscious interference, but i think i'm missing something. How do i stop thinking and write more spontaneously? [more inside]
posted by ugrndhg at 4:28 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by ugrndhg at 4:28 PM PST - 46 comments
IExplorer problem
I have a problem. I just downloaded a couple of programs that are practical for my everyday online commuting. Now when I open internet explorer it only opens the page halfway when I want it to be fully maximized. Anyone knows how to do that?
posted by Gabe014 at 4:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Gabe014 at 4:03 PM PST - 6 comments
How to train an abused dog, and how to deal with owners who don't want to.
PuppyFilter: A friend of my Mother's needs advice on how to train and deal with an abused puppy, and also her son & son's girlfriend whom the dog actually belongs to. [more inside]
We don't swim in your toilet...
IndoorPoolFilter: Where can I splash about in the Northeast? [more inside]
Lender Paid PMI - where's the catch?
I'm about to buy my first house and I'm shopping around for a mortgage. The best deal so far is a mortgage where the lender pays for the mortgage insurance. I'm aware of using 80/XX loans to avoid paying PMI but I've never come across Lender Paid PMI. What exactly is it and what's the catch? [more inside]
Can one ease from a vegan diet to vegetarianism?
Say you're basically a vegan, and needed to prepare for an extended dairy/eggs-included period... [more inside]
Can you fix my email?
I have a POP email account and an IMAP email account...how do I send the POP email to the IMAP account? [more inside]
posted by bkudria at 3:30 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by bkudria at 3:30 PM PST - 17 comments
How to become a video game designer
How do you become a video game designer? [more inside]
Comparing Achievements Site
Does anyone remember the name of a site where you would enter your achievements and then it would round-robin everyone's achievements and users would compare the two and vote on the better one? Kind of lot of "hot or not" for your life.
Animation about a man and his perambulatory buildings
ForgottenAnimationFilter - a man goes for a walk every Sunday. His house and shed feel abandoned, so they decide to follow him (on legs). I remember this chap walking along oblivious to the fact that right behind him are two walking buildings. [more inside]
"I Love You" Oldies Song Identification
There is an oldies song, probably from the 50's, and I would consider it a makeout song. There is a male solo singer with backup harmonies.
The main lyric is "I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you I love you"
The first "I" begins as a pick-up note to even triplets.
I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you I|love you
And that last love you is duple.
6|565|532|121|161|232|161|32
The 6 in measures 4 and 6 is low, below the tonic.
HELP!
posted by abbyladybug at 2:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by abbyladybug at 2:31 PM PST - 8 comments
How to use USB where it won't go?
How does one connect a USB stick to an old laptop without a USB port? I have an IBM Thinkpad 701C, and even with the port replicator I'd be out of luck. Is there perhaps some way to do this using PCMCIA card?
FileMaker Language Settings
How do you change the language setting in FileMaker? Functions like MonthName() are outputting in French and we want them to output in English. (FileMaker database originated on a French computer but is now being hosted remotely)
Duck, duck, frozen chicken
I have three pounds of frozen chicken stew meat. What should I do with it? [more inside]
Science Cafes in Chicago?
Science cafes in Chicago? [more inside]
Curse you, iTunes
Windows stuttering sound problems - codec issues? [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate at 1:47 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Pontius Pilate at 1:47 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for music similar to WishFM
I'm really digging this Wish FM cd I bought years ago and I'd like to find some similar music. [more inside]
Dr Pepper Filter
Finding Dr Pepper in bulk quantities is, at best, hit or miss in the Montreal area. Help me figure of how to fix that. [more inside]
posted by cm at 1:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by cm at 1:06 PM PST - 12 comments
What's more difficult than finding the perfect woman? Finding the perfect apartment.
Toronto MeFites: Tell me everything and anything about Little Italy / College & Grace. I'm considering moving there. What about it sucks/rocks? Best places to shop/hang/eat/chill/ whatever. How much are tomatoes? Bananas? Other food staples? Not familiar with Little Italy? How about High Park/BWV; Kensington; Dufferin and Keele? Dunno those areas? Where should I abslolutely positively avoid? [more inside]
windows dual monitor short cut ?
I'm using a laptop that i frequently hook up to 2nd monitor. I use window's display properties, "settings" tab and check the "extend my Windows desktop onto this monitor" box. Everything works great.. . the problem is that I have to get up frequently and "uncheck" the box to disassociate my laptop with the 2nd monitor. [more inside]
posted by jason9009 at 12:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jason9009 at 12:39 PM PST - 13 comments
It's like being a billionaire tycoon!
Looking to establish an Fantasy Baseball league with an auction style draft amongst a group of people nationwide. I'm figuring online chat is the best method. Any suggestions on both software and process? Free services are ideal.
posted by Yukon at 12:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Yukon at 12:03 PM PST - 14 comments
Retail tricks of the trade
Totally awesome hair products?
Absolute best hair care product for a lazy person? [more inside]
Does the man disaprove of ROM sites?
I was wondering about the exact legality of distributing video game ROMS on the internet? Is it legal? Does the "delete it in 24 hours" statement really shield a site from legal action?
All ROMS sites seem really shady with a lot of layers of pages to go through to get to their content. Some insist it is perfectly fine, while others disagree
I searched and only found these two threads. Thanks!
graffiti in soho
Simple install of a new 220v outlet?
I have a electric (220v) dryer, but my new house is set up for gas, and the outlet is only 110v. I think that I have a situation where it would be relatively easy for me to install a new 220v outlet next to the current one without having to involve a professional. Does the scenario (inside) appear workable for the average diy'er? [more inside]
Looking for language learning catalog
Does anyone know of a good mail-order catalog that sells language learning tapes and software? [more inside]
posted by JanetLand at 11:12 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by JanetLand at 11:12 AM PST - 2 comments
What's in your fridge?
What sorts of long-lasting food do you stock in your refridgerator? [more inside]
How do I get a job in Leisure Service?
How do I put my recent Leisure Service Management degree to use? [more inside]
Name That 'toon
In the early 70s, I saw a cartoon "short" in some movie theatres. It was about "the little people who live inside us." Does anyone remember this cartoon? What was it? Who made it? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 11:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by grumblebee at 11:00 AM PST - 9 comments
How can the energy cost of an electronic device over a span of time be calculated?
How can the energy cost of an electronic device over a span of time be calculated?
Mac printing help with weird configuration
Need some trouble-shooting ideas for an unusual Mac printing configuration (Farallon iPrint connects Laserjet to Soho network hub) which has stopped working. [more inside]
Who gets invited to the Oscars?
Who (besides, obviously, the nominees, Academy members and presenters) are all those people at the Oscars? And how does that invitation process work?
Converting A Plain Text List Of URLs Into An HTML List of Clickable Links
What's the easiest way to convert a plain text list of URLs with descriptions into an HTML page of clickable links? [more inside]
posted by jack_mo at 10:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jack_mo at 10:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Non-location based job search
Always getting sick
What is up with my immune system? I'm always getting sick! [more inside]
Getting plastic smell out of new luggage
I bought a new suitcase recently, and when I got it home discovered that the interior (which is lined in some sort of plastic or vinyl) has a very strong plastic-y/chemical smell. I've tried leaving it open to air out, I've tried putting some dryer sheets inside and closing it, but nothing has helped abate the stank. I'm going on a trip on Thursday and don't want my clothes to reek of chemicals! Any ideas?
Chewing the fat
Paleo diet and lo carb/hi fat- Couple of questions, and want to hear how you got on. [more inside]
Turn on, tune in, go deaf
How to convince an 18 year old that loud music is harmful? [more inside]
Energy foods for early AM gym?
What kind of things might you recommend in terms of protein/energy foods to take early in the AM if you're trying to do the gym first thing in the morning? [more inside]
posted by xmutex at 9:10 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by xmutex at 9:10 AM PST - 9 comments
Science Fiction Short Story Search
Help identify science fiction short stories that originally ran in either Analog or Asimov magazine. [more inside]
Hackers Dictionary
Questions about the 'Hacker Dictionary'...... [more inside]
Orchestral Tuning before a show
Is there a proper name for when an orchestra "tunes" before a concert? [more inside]
posted by omidius at 8:19 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by omidius at 8:19 AM PST - 25 comments
Is it me or my HP?
Movie Maker + HP Media Center + DVR=a mess. [more inside]
Linux for a web designer! Need advice of what versions to use.
Linux for a web designer! Need advice of what versions to use. [more inside]
How to change my webpage so as to get Explorer to not shuffle my columns.
Okay, so I used Nvu to put together my first web page. Now it seems that IE 6 scrambles it. [more inside]
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 7:39 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 7:39 AM PST - 12 comments
Intense Extended Exercise Makes Me Sleepy
Intense Extended Exercise Makes Me Sleepy Why? [more inside]
posted by Wong Fei-hung at 7:14 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Wong Fei-hung at 7:14 AM PST - 13 comments
DDT Follow-up
Whatever became of the people who ate DDT in the early Seventies? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 7:14 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 7:14 AM PST - 15 comments
sad wilted bonsai
so, the person in charge of my (gardenia) bonsai while i was gone let it dry out. the branches are all still green where i scratch the bark, so i know it's not dead, but the leaves are all shriveled and faded (instead of dark, glossy and pert). i really know nothing about caring for the tree (it was a gift) but it was in great shape when i left it with buds about to open. what should i do to bring it back to good health?
I happen to like my stuff and would like it to stay in my house.
How can I convert Mac-fonts to PC-fonts?
Browsing through my logs and exploring the links leading to “25 Best License-Free Quality Fonts”, I accidentally discovered Delicious and Fontin – two unique, delightful, delicious, license-free beauties, which definitely will make a lasting positive impression on the visitors of your web-projects.
However, there is a problem. The fonts can be used only on a Mac-PC, which means that I don't have any use of them whatsoever. So how could I convert a Mac-font to PC-font? Are there any freeware tools which would convert the fonts without loss of quality?
posted by vitaly friedman at 6:24 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by vitaly friedman at 6:24 AM PST - 17 comments
I will run the meeting since I have the bribe list
Need some Meta-recommendations: what should I watch next? [more inside]
February 20
My bird bites me
Why does my bird always try to bite me? [more inside]
Help me score come crack bacon
Since Old Dutch discontinued their pork rind line, are there any other brands available in Canada? Any brands available mail-order that you can recommend?
Pageless in Podunk
Particular web pages won't load for me -- nothing exotic, normal stuff like the Washington Post, certain pages at Amazon. The WaPo site just loads the logo bar at the top and then stops dead.
Worst part is that it doesn't matter what browser or OS I'm using. What's going on? [more inside]
can i eat my dough?
what will happen to me if i make pizza from old dough? [more inside]
ringtones that don't annoy
I'd like a ringtone that wouldn't make you throttle me if you heard it in a public space. [more inside]
posted by heeeraldo at 8:49 PM PST - 68 comments
posted by heeeraldo at 8:49 PM PST - 68 comments
The Coffee and Tea Wreck
So I've got what's probably an ulcer. What can I do to make life more bearable? [more inside]
Wierd Mac problem
Mac OS X can't start new programs, or shut down. Long explanation follows. [more inside]
C= logo help required, but not the "LT 180, FD100, RT 90" kind.
does anyone know which font Commodore used on their logo in the 1980s? [more inside]
How can I temporarily reduce my monthly payment on my *slowly* dying credit card debt?
Credit cards are a trap. My partner and I have been digging out for the last 2 years w/ a Debt Management Plan from a Consumer Credit Counseling Service. We're having a kid and will suffer about 6 months of reduced income as a result. We're already at bare bones to make the huge monthly DMP payment and have no assets. The CCCS had very little to offer - the only real suggestion being that I pull out of the DMP and request a hardship repayment plan from each credit card individually(there are 5). Can anyone share experience of trying this? A consolidation loan is unlikely w/out super-high rates and the total debt is over 30k...
Windows Transparency Problems
OK, so I figured out, through lots of painful browsing of MSDN, how to make windows (partially) transparent, and also how to chroma-key windows. And it works great, but only in windows 2000. In windows XP it works only in certain cirumstances. Need windows programmer to help me... [more inside]
Help me remember a book!
NameThatBookFilter: Sci-Fi/Fantasy with an interesting way of gaining magical powers (not safe for the easily squeamish inside). [more inside]
posted by forforf at 7:35 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by forforf at 7:35 PM PST - 8 comments
thesis writers block
Thesis writers block: So I have until thursday to get a first draft of the discussion section of my thesis written. I've been working on it for the past few weeks at a snail's pace. I showed my advisor what I had come up with last week and surprisingly enough, he was ok with it. My problem is I just simply cannot muster up the motivation to get any more work done on this. [more inside]
Am I being hustled by my dentist?
Visited the dentist today. It was suggested that I needed "scaling and root planing" to cure my periodontal disease. That and a "rota-dent" toothbrush. Would these really help, or would I be better to just floss from now on? [more inside]
Sugar-cane Coca Cola in NYC?
Where can I buy sugar-cane Coca Cola (or comparable colas) in New York City? I went to Italy last year and was able to enjoy Coke sweetened with sugar cane instead of the awful high-fructose corn syrup glop, and I have been dreaming about the stuff every since. [more inside]
posted by gentle at 7:05 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by gentle at 7:05 PM PST - 37 comments
help me find a car!
What sort of car am I looking for? [more inside]
Find me a cloth magic wallet!
Where can I find a magic wallet (popular at j crew) that is cloth instead of leather? [more inside]
Do "No Junk Mail" signs work?
Do the "No Junk Mail" signs that I saw in Australia really work to keep away junk mail? [more inside]
Re-opening & re-instating credit limits on closed creditcard accounts with my poor credit rating?
I have finally paid off all my delinquent credit card debts. My credit rating is pretty crappy though. But I now have a secure job, and am now ready to re-open some of the closed accounts (if it's even possible), and also hopefully reinstate the original credit-limits on them. But there's that pesky issue of my credit rating standing in the way. What is my best strategy to get my credit back on track? [more inside]
Help me organize the podcasts in my iTunes
Is it possible to move podcasts in iTunes from one folder to another? More indepth question inside: [more inside]
Favorite public radio programs
Laptop hinge is loose
My laptop hinge is loose. What can I do? It's extremely annoying. [more inside]
Highlighting PDF Docs
Is there any cheap and easy way to highlight or underline PDF documents? I do a lot of research, and I'd like to be able to tag important points in some way. [more inside]
Who puts the 'oot' in 'aboot'?
How do accents work? [more inside]
feeeelings, nothing more that feeeeelings....
Karaoke in Hartford/Windsor CT area? [more inside]
I need clever fish tank toys
Help me find really cool or clever fish tank accessories. [more inside]
beginner sex toy?
My girlfriend and I would like to spice things up, and she wants me to get her a toy...problem is, I have no idea what to buy... [more inside]
Expanding the home network
This is probably an embarassingly easy question to answer, but when it comes to networking, I'm clueless. Can I use static IP + DHCP on same network using two routers—one wired/one wireless? [more inside]
posted by Fezboy! at 3:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Fezboy! at 3:19 PM PST - 10 comments
How to sell dead laptop fairly?
Help me sell (ebay?) my dead laptop, or its working parts, fairly but safely. [more inside]
Treating a fingertip wound
Is it OK to leave some gauze stuck to a wound? [more inside]
posted by ParsonWreck at 2:49 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ParsonWreck at 2:49 PM PST - 16 comments
My cake is domed too much.
How can I prevent my cake from being dome like? [more inside]
Best planning/checklist software for moving?
Has anyone used an automated tool for moving (to a new house) - for example, like the Move Planner at moving.com? Your experience?
What I'd really like to do is get a package like TurboTax, but for moving. But my impression is that there is no one out there selling good (any?) software for moving. So should I buy just a book (and which one)?
And does anyone besides moving.com offer an automated (apparently) way to notify a bunch of magazine publishers that you have moved or are about to move? (I'd rather not fill out all those little cards that the USPS offers - or used to offer, and cut labels off magazines.) [more inside]
So I got this speeding ticket...
I got a speeding ticket in MD, but I live in CA... [more inside]
best fish tacos in Austin
Votes for best fish tacos in Austin, TX? (preferably grilled fish, not deep-fried).
Are images from the UK boy's magazine CHUMS in the public domain?
Are images from the UK boy's magazine CHUMS in the public domain? [more inside]
Ideas for places to visit and things to see near Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK?
Ideas for places to visit and things to see near Port Isaac, Cornwall, UK? [more inside]
No Thyroid, Synthroid and Soy?
No Thyroid, Synthroid and Soy? [more inside]
What's the best part of your daily routines?
If you have a routine that you regularly do at night or in the morning, what have been the most beneficial things you've added to your routine that have improved the quality of your life? I'm having trouble establishing routines that are meaningful to me and I'd like some suggestions.
Help me read this Javascript and pass the right parameters?
I'm trying to implement some AJAX features in a project, and need help deciphering the possible options and parameters of the Rico framework's accordion display. [more inside]
How to adjust keyboard sensitivity
How can I fix or adjust the keypad of my new Dell laptop to prevent the cursor from jumping to other spaces, other lines, highlighted blocks of text, even calling up random functions.
In the user's guide installed on the HD there are instructions for adjusting the touch pad, but not the keyboard.
Over at Dell Hell I find nothing. I'm on the road, limited Internet access, could use some personal experience.
Postcard Archives
How could a person go about finding photographs of a certain Route 66 tourist attraction from its long past glory days? [more inside]
How can I organise my mass of digital photos?
I've got a directory filled with the digital photos I and friends have taken over some eight years. It's a disorganised mess with no coherent, standardised naming format. I'd like to:
-remove duplicates
-sort, rename or place in folders images based on EXIF data or content
I'm on Mac OS X but could possibly gain access to a Windows box if necessary. Any ideas?
what's a good cheap laptop?
Laptopfilter Difficulty: Less then $350.
I'm thinking of getting a laptop for a friend of mine. The other day at best by I saw some that were in the $500 -$600 range. So there must be some somewhere in the $300-$400 range somewhere. Where are they and what would be best? [more inside]
What systems for organizing knowledge exist?
What systems for organizing knowledge (other than the Dewey Decimal and Library of Congress) exist? [more inside]
Some questions about a trip to Europe...
Geneva, Amsterdam, Vienna, Salzburg: ask.mefiers, help me with some questions about a big European trip? [more inside]
Mendel without Malthus, comrade
I want to know more about the history of Russian biology--especially in the period from Darwin to Lysenko (roughly 75 years). I don't know any Russian, so the source has to be in English. Anyone know anything that would fit this description?
How do I grow mushrooms at home?
Has anyone tried growing edible mushrooms in their garden? I can't find much info online apart from commercial sites selling fairly expensive growing kits (and a heap of sites on psychedelica). I figured there must be a more economical method ...
Non Gershwin United Airlines music
Does anyone know what the music is at the beginning of this United Airlines commercial? I know the rest is Gershwin "Rhapsody in Blue". The piano in the beginning is what I want.
KSA's -- aarrgghh.
I am faced with several dilemmas. The most urgent at this point being: KSAs. I'm aware that its fairly difficult to find a job position with the government but the KSA portion of the process is putting me over the edge!
There are several positions that I see posted each day that I believe would be perfect for me, however, I simply cannot get past doing the KSA's.
Does anyone here do or know of any good companies that specialize in writing KSA's for others? Perhaps a tutorial site which enables me to do it myself? I sure would appreciate any leads. [more inside]
Should I tell him I think he took advantage?
I recently got back to uni after my dad died, and spent a night drinking and crying on a mate of mine, who, the previous term, had spent a while hitting on me and being knocked back. About 4am, after the best part of a bottle of wine (on my part, he was sober) he kissed me and we ended up in bed together. He asked if I wanted to have sex, and I said no, but then he kept trying to take it further than kissing, and eventually I caved in and let him put his hands wherever he wanted. I wasn't against it so much as indifferent. We had sex, fell asleep, and I left before he woke up. I've felt increasingly uncomfortable about it over the last few days and I have to work with this guy over the next few weeks - should I tell him that I feel he took advantage of me, in order to get it off my chest and move on?
posted by girlwonder at 11:15 AM PST - 88 comments
posted by girlwonder at 11:15 AM PST - 88 comments
Whether to replace amalgam fillings
DentalFilter: Anybody else have their amalgam fillings replaced because they're old--NOT because you were worried about their possible harmfulness? [more inside]
Should I get a british passport?
What are the advantages or drawbacks in having double nationality and/or citizenship (within the EU or worldwide) ? [more inside]
posted by Sijeka at 10:56 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Sijeka at 10:56 AM PST - 24 comments
Attributes in C#
Attributes in .NET (C#): From within a class, how do I find all the methods marked with an attribute and fire those methods? [more inside]
posted by yerfatma at 10:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by yerfatma at 10:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Robot Rock
I am looking for a robot themed song... [more inside]
why diamonds are bad
I need a bunch of evidence/information to educate a friend about the diamond industry; why it is a monopoly, how it has fueled civil wars in African nations, the current state of diamond mining, etc. I thought there was also a famous photojournalist (Salgado?) who took photos of a diamond mine in Africa as well. Can anyone help me gather information on why diamonds should not be purchased? Thank you in advance.
Staying safe while doing good
TravelFilter: Any advice for traveling to New Orleans over spring break with college students for a service project? [more inside]
posted by Smarson at 10:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Smarson at 10:01 AM PST - 16 comments
How can I keep my mom from losing her house?
My mom is bad with money. She has asked me and my brother to help her with her financial situation, and my brother wants to have power over her financial accounts at her bank. She does not gamble or have drug problems, she just lives beyond her means and we can't stop her unless we have control of her assets which she has agreed to. She currently holds two known mortgages on the home and we want to be able to keep her from putting on any more against it. [more inside]
How to stay organized at work?
I have a hard time staying organized at work. My problem isn't working on something, it's staying aware of the many projects and tasks that I have to complete, prioritizing, and staying on top of a project (and letting clients know that I'm on top of it, next step, etc.) There are multitudes of tools out there, and I have access to many of them.
What I'd like to know is what methods have you found that work for you with regards to your daily organization at work? Notebook, spreadsheet, Outlook, etc?
Is the new IE broswer, Beta 2 as good as Firefox?
Is the beta2 Internet Explorer broswer as good as or a replacement for Firefox? [more inside]
How compatible are parts in Volkswagen cars made for US market (made in Mexico I guess) with their counterparts made and driven in Europe?
How compatible are parts in Volkswagen cars made for US market (made in Mexico I guess) with their counterparts made and driven in Europe? [more inside]
Two related ecommerce questions:
1) Are there any internet payment methods besides PayPal that are gaining market share? 2) Are you aware of any web services that handle the fulfilment side of selling intellectual property (e.g. download & payment collection)? If it makes any difference, I'm in Canada and server is Unix and in USA. Thanks!
Alternative in IE Scrapbook feature?
Please help me find an alternative to IE Scrapbook Scraps, which allow field text to be saved for future searches [more inside]
posted by ParisParamus at 6:57 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ParisParamus at 6:57 AM PST - 20 comments
re: AM radio reception
when scanning AM radio stations in my car, why does seeking UP always catch fewer stations than seeking DOWN? this has been the case with each of the 3 cars i have owned. anyone else get this?
How Can I Process My Photos for Consistent Display on Both Mac and PC?
How can I process photos so that they look consistent on the web (to Mac or PC users)? [more inside]
posted by philmas at 6:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by philmas at 6:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Places to eat in Hong Kong
Tell me all of your favorite places to eat in Hong Kong. [more inside]
PSEs
What is the difference between plant stanol esters and plant sterol esters? Two popular butter substitutes claim to have been proven to lower cholesterol by using these substances. Which one is better at doing it? [more inside]
February 19
T.E.D. tugboats?
Anybody know anything about WWII British tug boats? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet at 11:53 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by flabdablet at 11:53 PM PST - 3 comments
How do you replace a lost California learner's permit?
How do you replace a lost learner's permit in California? I read on the DMV's website how to replace a lost license -- you have to make an appointment, pay some money and fill out a whole new application. But what about a lost learner's permit. If I have a photocopy of the original, can I drive with that? Or do I need to go to the DMV and obtain a new permit?
MTV's YO! MTV RAPS -- Ed Lover Dance soundtrack
Ed Lover Dance? Hell yes -- we both know that, don't we? What you know that I don't: what was he dancing to? I provide question. You provide answer, yes? [more inside]
posted by Ogre Lawless at 10:49 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ogre Lawless at 10:49 PM PST - 6 comments
Temporary tags for transporting a car from TN to CA?
I have a car that has been sitting parked for 6 months in Nashville, TN and the tags have expired. I will be going this week to drive it to my new place in San Jose, CA. I know that I will have to pay a few hundred bucks to register it in CA when I get there and would like to avoid paying to register for a full year in TN when I only need valid pates for a few days.
I've done some searching on the TN website and can't find any information if there is any sort of temporary tag (even 10 days is more than enough) that would get me through. Does anyone have experience with this? Any ideas on what my options might be?
posted by aaronh at 10:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by aaronh at 10:47 PM PST - 18 comments
Pregnancy and Genetic Disease
Responsibility filter: Is it responsible to have a child when there is a high percentage chance of passing on a genetic disease? [more inside]
Flaky internet connection.
My internet connection is flaky. When I load say MeFi, MeTa & Ask MeFi in three tabs together, only 2 of the 3 will load, the 3rd one will be a “Server not found” message. I’ll be able to download something or IM but be unable to load Google, etc. I don’t know what is wrong or how to fix it. Any ideas?
Dog training
Potty training the dog. The common method of rubbing their nose in a mistake while saying no and/or smacking them doesn't seem like a great idea. I wonder about the opposite though. Would having them smell their waste outside and giving them a treat do any good? [more inside]
Will encrypting incriminating documents allow me to escape conviction if the time to break the encryption is longer then the statute of limitations?
Let's say I have a document on my computer that incriminates/implicates me in a crime. Let's say I encrypt it, and I conveniently forget the password or encryption key that was used to encrypt the file. Let's assume the police can break the encryption, but, the time needed to break the encryption is longer then the statute of limitations of the crime in question. What can they do to me? What can happen to me? (Besides possibly getting convicted of obstruction of justice or contempt of court for not divulging the encryption key?) [more inside]
posted by yeoz at 9:02 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by yeoz at 9:02 PM PST - 19 comments
I need help making my own glass coffee table!
I need some construction suggestions for making a glass-topped coffee table. [more inside]
LA Times in NYC?
Where in NYC can I get a daily copy of the Los Angeles Times? [more inside]
Postscript code for epicycloid?
I want a true vector-based (i.e., not merely a series of thousands of line segments) Postscript or Illustrator file of an epicycloid where a=5, b=2. [more inside]
posted by dmd at 7:51 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by dmd at 7:51 PM PST - 25 comments
Mac to MSN Messenger?
Is there a way I can communicate via an iSight on my Mac (10.4) with someone who insists on using MSN Messenger 7.5? [more inside]
posted by Wolof at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Wolof at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
How to abandon a vehicle
What's a smart way to get rid of a vehicle in the US? [more inside]
Calling a French cellphone?
I have a US Verizon Wireless cellphone. I want to call a French Cingular cellphone (somehow it can also work on T-Mobile - maybe its a roaming thing?). Country code + # isn't working. I'm very confused.
posted by devilsbrigade at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by devilsbrigade at 7:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Can't she get some IE?
Can we really never download IE for Mac? [more inside]
Bugs Bunny saunas
BugsBunnyFilter: As I recall, a common feature of households seemed to be a box-like sauna where you'd sit inside with your head sticking out. What were these? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 5:31 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by vacapinta at 5:31 PM PST - 19 comments
Dog bite case examples
I am looking for dog bite cases in which both the person and the dog are injured.
Please help me find a belated Christmas gift
This past Christmas I got hung up on the idea of giving my brother a particular lamp that I saw many months before in a catalog from uncommongoods.com. The trouble is that they don't seem to stock it any more, I couldn't find the original catalog and now two months after Christmas I'm still looking for another store that stocks it. I only glimpsed it for a moment while I was l leafing through the catalog and I don't remember it well enough to describe it accurately, just well enough that I remember thinking "that would make a great gift". [more inside]
posted by cobrien at 4:13 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cobrien at 4:13 PM PST - 4 comments
Crossword Making Me Cross
I need help with the N.Y.Times crossword puzzle from today. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 4:12 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 4:12 PM PST - 4 comments
all your figures are belong to us
Microsoft Word figure/photo/object placement is driving me insane. What is the secret to placeing figures in word? I'm used to Latex, where they are always at the top of the page, floating with the text. This seems to be impossible in word. [more inside]
posted by about_time at 3:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by about_time at 3:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Gasoline Shelf Life
What is the shelf life of the gasoline/oil mix that is used in 2 stroke engines? I use my chain saw 2-3 times a year and mixing fresh gas/oil mix every time is both wasteful and creates a disposal problem. How often should the gasoline in my emergency generator be changed?
I hate my iPod (for audio books, anyway)
There’s GOT to be a way I can convert my .aa audio books from Audible.com into plain old audio files (eventually convertible to mp3s for compact packing onto as few as possible CDs) without burning them all onto physical CD disks at 44.1k first, doesn’t there?? (“Virtual” disks would be fine!)
On a Mac, btw... And yes I’m aware that this seems to be something of a grail quest, but surely some M’Filterite has found it...yes?
How to stop collection agency harassment?
Collection agency harassment: they have the wrong person! [more inside]
Interview Questions Needed about business credit
InterviewFilter: help me compile a list of questions about credit for small business... [more inside]
Betta food for my betta fish?
My new siamese fighting fish doesn't seem to be hungry. Pellets or flakes - which are better? [more inside]
How do you teach "sensitivity" in the workplace?
I would like some input on the best way to teach "sensitivity" in the workplace [more inside]
Erotic Cakes in Atlanta?
A group of friends and I are flying down to Atlanta this coming weekend to celebrate and support a friend going through a divorce. We would love to get her a penis cake...know any bakeries in the area that do that type of baking?
CarpentryFilter! How do I re-anchor a wood screw that's been pulled out of a bedframe?
The side rails on our wooden bed frame attach by hooking into a metal plate screwed into a recess in the headboard. We didn't assemble things snugly enough when we first put the bed together and as a result one of the screws on the metal plate eventually levered out of the wood. How do we repair this? [more inside]
Assemble list of links from page
I would like to take a web page and assemble a list of every single URL that that page links to. What is the easiest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by apple scruff at 12:40 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by apple scruff at 12:40 PM PST - 6 comments
I need a vacation
I'm looking for beach, great service, and casual.
Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mad_little_monkey at 12:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mad_little_monkey at 12:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Should we go to Scotland?
Where should we spend 2 nights in the British Isles? [more inside]
Can I recieve a 501(c)(3) status
Can I recieve a 501(c)(3) status with a self run computer support web-site?
posted by lowster11 at 12:01 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lowster11 at 12:01 PM PST - 9 comments
British-English accent question.
How come British English-speakers never say "I am going to THE hospital"? It's always "I am going to hospital."? We actually got BBC America and why do that is driving me crazy....thanks to anyone who helps. [more inside]
Classical cliches
Name some ubiquitous classical music for me, please. [more inside]
posted by hoverboards don't work on water at 10:57 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by hoverboards don't work on water at 10:57 AM PST - 44 comments
What should I know before I have my house's foundation redone?
Might have to do some serious work on my house's foundation. Estimates run to $10,000 or more. What should I be asking or thinking about here? [more inside]
'A ship under sail and a big-bellied woman...'
[babyfilter] Good sources of non-ugly plus size maternity clothes? [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 10:29 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by anastasiav at 10:29 AM PST - 12 comments
What movies accurately depect racism and hostility towards Irish, Italian and Catholic immigrants?
What are some films that show historically accurate racist or bigoted behavior that was directed against Irish, Italian and/or Catholic immigrants to America? [more inside]
Why are there little trees on the ski jump ramp?
Last night while watching Olympic ski jumping, I noticed what appeared to be tiny pine trees spaced evenly down the center of the hill, right between the jumpers' ski tracks. What are they for, and why use pine trees?
Looking for my $100 Fairlight.
Looking for a decent, cheap software sampler for Mac OS X. [more inside]
February 18
Oriental flavor hip hop?
I heard some Asian hip hop today at a local market and I LOVED it! Help this American find more. [more inside]
posted by Sasquatch at 11:55 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Sasquatch at 11:55 PM PST - 21 comments
GGGNNNNNAAAAAAAAAAAHH
What (movie? television show?) is being referenced when a character points at some interloper and emits a loud droning sound? [more inside]
posted by jenovus at 10:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jenovus at 10:19 PM PST - 11 comments
How to build your own Atlantis.
So i was kicking the old peanut around and wondered if anyone else ever thought about getting some old oil tankers and converting them into a floating nation. [more inside]
Moron doesn' back up files
Crap! I just lost ten years of writing by accident. [more inside]
posted by generic230 at 9:24 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by generic230 at 9:24 PM PST - 35 comments
My dog is suffering
When is enough, enough regarding a 7 year old dog with deteriorating spinal pain? [more inside]
ISO Women's Boxer Briefs
I found the most comfortable underwear ever at Target, but haven't been able to track any more packages down. These are all Google comes up with and they're sold. Help!
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
What percentage for the salesperson?
Does anyone happen to know what an "industry standard" percentage might be for an independent salesperson in the media industry (commercials/animation/print/etc.)? [more inside]
oilspill + hardwood floor != crazy delicious
oil spill on hardwood floor: cleanable? [more inside]
Can you ID this seashell?
Please help me identify this seashell... [more inside]
posted by hermitosis at 7:11 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hermitosis at 7:11 PM PST - 7 comments
Look out, world
How can I get over my confidence issues and find a girlfriend (or boyfriend) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana? [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller at 6:49 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by thirteenkiller at 6:49 PM PST - 35 comments
Preparing to sell a Harley
MeFi Bikers: I want to sell this pig
Should I put any time/money into it before selling? [more inside]
Why do some victims become perpetrators?
What are the various theoretical frameworks for understanding why victims of abuse often 'deal' with their trauma by becoming perpetrators themselves? What explanations have been suggested, for example, as to why sexually molested children often grow up into sexually-molesting adults? The one that comes to mind is that the victim somehow feels he can master the trauma by becoming its perpetrator. What, or who, is the origin of this theory? Is it Freud? Does it (still) have any currency in professional circles? What, if any, other theories have been suggested?
Where can I find some good "arguments" online for paying more for web design?
I'm looking for factual arguments to my boss that paying good money for a good website is worthwhile. [more inside]
Alternative media player for APPLE
I need to find a some kind of media player for friends' Apple Powerbook. Quicktime won't play the files I have... [more inside]
Twice as nice for six times the price?
Where can I buy cheap DVD DL (double-layer) discs, and what's the cheapest price that you've found (either on-line or in a store)? It doesn't matter if they are - or +. [more inside]
posted by thewittyname at 5:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by thewittyname at 5:01 PM PST - 5 comments
Changed iPod battery and can't unlock it...
The good news: I successfully changed the battery on my 3G iPod. The bad news: the hold button's locked... [more inside]
Go to Mexico When Pregnant?
Medical/Vacation/Pregnancy-Filter. Should I go to Mexico on vacation if I am in the first weeks of pregnancy? [more inside]
Ouch!
[SexFilter] After much bruising, my boyfriend and I would like to try again. [more inside]
distance dilemma
In a long distance relationship, is it better to end things over the phone or in person? [more inside]
doublequote mark autoformatting problem
Problem regarding using doublequote ( " ) marks. [more inside]
posted by wilful at 4:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by wilful at 4:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Best craps on OSX?
Tonight, I lost it all on the hard eight. In an effort to become a better player, what's the best craps video game (or general casino game) for Mac OS X?
posted by The Jesse Helms at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by The Jesse Helms at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Bang-up job?
I was visiting my relatives out of town a few weeks ago. When I got back home, my uncle said that his neighbor thought that I bumped into the front of her parked car, and he said that it was my car that was parked in front of her. [more inside]
posted by i8ny3x at 4:09 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by i8ny3x at 4:09 PM PST - 6 comments
Saving grace.
Any guidance on writing a non-religious grace? [more inside]
As an adult non student , how can one develop better oral debating skills which include thinking on the feet skills ?
As an adult non student , how can one develop better oral debating skills which include thinking on the feet skills ? [more inside]
What scheduled service is REALLY required?
Scheduled car maintenance -- what's needed? My owner's manual and service technician disagree. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 4:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 4:01 PM PST - 5 comments
More songs about buildings and . . . more buildings
I'm putting together a care package for a friend of mine who just bought her first condo, and I'd like to include some music. My mixtape muse has fled, and I need suggestions for songs about real estate, houses, condos, mortgages - you know, the usual stuff of melodic inspiration.
Bebe Neuwirth Songs
Bebe Neuwirth, Jack Everly & the SuperPops program. Can someone identify one of the songs? [more inside]
posted by jaimystery at 3:32 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jaimystery at 3:32 PM PST - 3 comments
Accident Prone?
Is there such a thing as "accident prone and am I currently experiencing it? [more inside]
posted by Xurando at 3:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Xurando at 3:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Scroll lock on 12" powerbook?
Powerbook/OSx/Firefox question. Until today, hitting the space bar scrolls down through a webpage. I love this feature and have come to rely on it. Now, when I hit the spacebar, nothing happens. I've noticed that clicking on the page itself now brings up a flashing text cursor - that never happened before. Plus, arrow keys now just move the cursor up and down. I think this might be because I accidentally toggled scroll lock off, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to turn it back on! [more inside]
posted by salad spork at 2:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by salad spork at 2:52 PM PST - 5 comments
best laptop 06?
Best 06 laptop? [more inside]
Paint it Black, or just not white
Why are mental institutions and psychiatric wards always painted stark white? It seems like that environment would only precipitate more insanity. [more inside]
posted by destro at 2:33 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by destro at 2:33 PM PST - 20 comments
Windows XP crashes during file access, can I fix it?
Windows XP crashes whenever it accesses a specific file. The problem: I don't know what file it is. What would cause such a serious error and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by monsta coty scott at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by monsta coty scott at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Brunch in Central Square, Cambridge, MA
Before going to an afternoon show at the Middle East tomorrow (Sunday), I and some friends want to have brunch in Central Square. Any suggestions?
How to remain friends after breaking up?
How to remain friends after breaking up? [more inside]
Microphone Noise
I have terrible microphone interference probably because my computer runs very noisily. If you approach the back of the tower where the sound card is plugged in, you'll hear lots of humming. [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 at 11:07 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gregb1007 at 11:07 AM PST - 6 comments
OutlookToBlogFilter: How can I move a folders worth of emails onto a MT blog?
OutlookToBlogFilter: How can I move a folders worth of emails onto a MT blog? [more inside]
posted by softlord at 10:09 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by softlord at 10:09 AM PST - 8 comments
Lumpy Earth---gravity's effects on us?
Gravity/Life/SocietyFilter: So the Earth is all lumpy, with more or less gravity in some places. Has anyone ever corroborated it with life/social/world things? Many questions inside... [more inside]
posted by amberglow at 9:56 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by amberglow at 9:56 AM PST - 34 comments
Waking Up with a Sore Back
I wake up with sore lower back and stomach muscles every day, and I'm ready to be over it. I have a history of tweaking my back - mainly just from the way I sleep (on my stomach to a large degree). Any suggestions? [more inside]
How does an 18-year-old with no credit history get a credit card?
I'm turning 18 in April. I have no credit history. How do I get a credit card? [more inside]
How to capture audio streams?
Does anyone know a command line program that will dump real media and/or windows media audio streams to a file (on a windows PC)? [more inside]
posted by ascullion at 8:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ascullion at 8:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Making medical treatment preferences known
How can I make my medical treatment preferences, not just in case of a living will, known? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
Prepaid Debit Cards - helpful or harmful?
I am considering signing up for a prepaid debit card and would like some advice as I don't know anyone who's gone down this path before... [more inside]
posted by pants at 8:17 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by pants at 8:17 AM PST - 13 comments
How to respond to rent-a-cops
In this story a man is accosted by Best Buy employees, and blocked from leaving the parking lot, for refusing to show a receipt after purchasing an item. This raises some legal questions about physical detention by non-police. [more inside]
posted by jsonic at 7:54 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by jsonic at 7:54 AM PST - 38 comments
Is this guy really Dracula?
What's wrong with this logical deduction? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:47 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:47 AM PST - 18 comments
housesitting question......is this a fair deal?
I have been asked to housesit/dog sit for 5-6 months of spring and summer. I will have 2 dogs (maybe 3) plus my own dog will be coming with me. It is in a nice neighborhood and the home is extravagant and enormous. There's just one catch..... [more inside]
Can someone else make a claim on my car insurance?
Can someone else make a claim on my auto insurance? [more inside]
How do I start researching development of a DVD swap site?
Idletimeprojectfilter: What do you think a computer-clueless jerk like me would need to know to build a used DVD trading/selling site? [more inside]
Seeking Bizarro Genetic Crapshoot Panel
ComicStripFilter: Looking for a specific Bizarro comic panel... [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 5:04 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 5:04 AM PST - 6 comments
How do we keep getting people to put society's well-being above their own?
Jaded Combatants:-What price the health of our civil servants, army, police, and emergency personnel? [more inside]
posted by Wilder at 4:25 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Wilder at 4:25 AM PST - 7 comments
Inexpensive survival gear website for Canadians?
I'm looking for wholesale water purification tablets online... for Canada... cheap... and with inexpensive shipping... [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice at 2:00 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 2:00 AM PST - 2 comments
February 17
Calling Africa without going broke?
What is the cheapest way to call Senegal? [more inside]
Maybe I just have an overactive imagination and made the whole thing up.
Reminded by this post: Please help me identify a movie that I only recall having seen years and year (like, 15 or so) ago. [more inside]
posted by vernondalhart at 11:23 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by vernondalhart at 11:23 PM PST - 3 comments
measuring really long distances
Do we have any measurements that confirm redshift for distant objects? [more inside]
posted by rdr at 11:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by rdr at 11:10 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm trying to find an excellent, meditation-oriented yoga place in Santa Clara or San Jose (or Los Gatos).
I'm trying to find an excellent, meditation-oriented yoga place in Santa Clara or San Jose (or Los Gatos). [more inside]
posted by blahtsk at 10:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by blahtsk at 10:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Can you help me find a particular "Numa Numa" video?
Can you help me find a particular "Numa Numa" video? I saw it last year and can't seem to find it again! [more inside]
MS Outlook 2003 Calendar print issue
Help me beat MS Office Outlook 2003's calendar print function into submission. [more inside]
Becoming a projectionist
Is there a direct route to becoming a projectionist? What is the pay like? [more inside]
Coolest thing(s) from your highschool or college psychology class?
What was your favorite psych class demonstration or experiment from high school or college? What things did the instructor do to make the class fun or interesting for you? [more inside]
Looking for some action
[MovieNameFilter] A couple of years ago, I remember seeing a trailer for a movie of oriental origin -- I think it was korean, but I'm not sure -- that was a CGI/live-action giant robot movie, with a swordsman all in white doing a serious job of kicking ass (and potentially taking names, but it was all in a language foreign to me, so I'm not too sure).
Does anyone A) know what the name of this film is, B) know where I can find it, and C) know if it was translated into english, or at least subtitled?
posted by ChrisR at 7:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ChrisR at 7:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Acceptable foods for Fat Flush Diet?
Someone for whom I often cook is beginning the Fat Flush Diet soon. Can anyone point me to a succinct list of what foods are/are not acceptable in this diet? I've found a few sites with collections of recipes but would prefer to develop/adapt my own recipes, and I don't much want to buy the book about the diet.
A Couple of Backup Options - What Should I Do?
I recently subscribed to an online backup service that offers 1GB for $9.95 a year. After joining the service I discovered that you upload one file at a time. No uploading of folders. Is zipping files and folders the best solution for getting large amounts of data backed up with this scenario? More below [more inside]
Have you ever done it in a hot air balloon?
I'd like to have sex in unusual/new/(public) places. Any tips, tricks, hints, suggestions, or warnings you'd like to share? What are good places? [more inside]
Are Precor EFX Machines really as effective as the calorie readout tells me?
Are Precor EFX Machines really as effective as the calorie readout tells me? [more inside]
posted by mule at 5:44 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mule at 5:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Are humans still evolving?
Nerd by day, musicican by night
Can I use an iPod Shuffle as a normal thumbdrive in Linux and a music player in Windows? [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk at 5:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by reformedjerk at 5:21 PM PST - 3 comments
SPQR FAQ
What were the communications mechanisms that kept something as large as the Roman Empire cohesive in any sense? [more inside]
save the pictures!
My camera recently ate a month's worth of intense picture-taking! About 90% were salvaged by imgsave, but of course the remaining 10% are the best or most important. Each of those broken images completely draws as a thumbnail, but only partially renders when opened. There is no apparent consistency to how much is drawn or which pictures were eaten. [more inside]
posted by whatzit at 4:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by whatzit at 4:19 PM PST - 10 comments
"Going up to London." Why on earth...?
"Going up to London." I'm interested in the history of this phrase ... [more inside]
posted by Sonny Jim at 4:04 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Sonny Jim at 4:04 PM PST - 27 comments
Maps on standby.
I'm looking for a map screensaver, preferably of the world, that flies around and shows different facts about different places. [more inside]
Outdoor dinner party locations in Barcelona?
Barcelona filter: Can anyone help me locate a facility for an outdoor dinner party for 100 people? It has to be within walking distance of the Hilton Barcelona. I'm thinking museum, beer garden, etc.
To treat or not to treat (a potential yeast infection)?
Should I use an OTC yeast infection treatment? I'd prefer answers from women who aren't going to scare the crap out of me with worst case scenarios...if you think you can help, check out the [more inside]
posted by tastybrains at 3:42 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by tastybrains at 3:42 PM PST - 24 comments
Seeking floor mats/liners for a Subaru Outback
Where can I find floor mats/liners like this that are fitted for a 2005 Subaru Outback Sport?
Help me identify the movies in these pictures.
Help me identify the ten movies in these pictures:
http://www.cool-movie-trivia.com/Tenpics.htm [more inside]
Looking for a Flash transition that shows Before/After
I'm looking for a simple Flash component that will transition between two photos. [more inside]
Help me identify this Mexican pop song based on my sketchy memory
Mexicanpopsongfilter: Help me identify a Mexican pop song from (I think) the 80s. [more inside]
posted by Sheppagus at 2:37 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Sheppagus at 2:37 PM PST - 15 comments
What's like to work as a -----?
Is there a web site that describes "A Day in the Life of..." for various occupations like auto mechanics, cosmeticians, doctors, lobbyists etc. I'd like to know the daily details of what it's like to work in these professions for a story I'm writing.
Help me remove my window sash lock screws please
How do I remove my window sash lock? [more inside]
Sensory deprivation tanks
Sensory deprivation tanks: Are these still widely used? What is it like? How could I find one near me? (Google has proved useless so far).
Pruning long filenames on the Mac
Easy way to find and shorten long filenames on the Mac? [more inside]
NFL Memory Lapse
Question for NFL addicts. Help identify a recent game. [more inside]
How to make Subway Bread
Anyone have a recipe or method for making bread like they do a the Subway sandwich shops? Do they use special pans? How do they make their bread so good??
Can't send email
Email sending problem, using GoDaddy, Verizon DSL and a wireless setup. Two laptops, both have Thunderbird email settings set up exactly the same. I can receive just fine, but when I send I get this error: "553 Dynamic pool 71.124.245.174, http://unblock.secureserver.net/?ip71.124.245.*". GoDaddy's support page tells me to go to the URL listed, which leads me to this odd little unidentified page where I can request to have the IP unblocked. [more inside]
Bob Moog's theremin shirt?
Near the end of the documentary "Moog", Bob Moog is shown in Japan wearing a black shirt with three theremins on it. Know where I could get one?
posted by ITheCosmos at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ITheCosmos at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Where can I find a real 3-button optical mouse?
I am looking for an optical 3-button mouse, and can't find one anywhere. Scroll wheels don't count. Where can I find one? [more inside]
posted by bsdfish at 12:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bsdfish at 12:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Thunderbird: Opening Links in New Window
How do I get Thunderbird to open all internet links in a new window? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan at 12:24 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by MeetMegan at 12:24 PM PST - 6 comments
Per-user link tracking for research
I'm a web server admin and have a university faculty member that wants to do a research project that would involve recording (on a per-user basis) the links clicked on a web site they have created. Suggestions??? [more inside]
Lets take some calls, on the air. Hello? Hello? Okay, next caller?
Almost invariably, on talk radio programs, when we go to the phones, the first caller isn't there. How come? [more inside]
Primary sources for Eastern Philosophy
Help me learn Chinese philosophies through primary sources. [more inside]
posted by selfnoise at 11:14 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by selfnoise at 11:14 AM PST - 15 comments
Am I naive to think I'm truly the "only one" for Demi Moore?
I recently ended an affair I was having with a beautiful, intelligent, charming, older, married woman (I'm Ashton's age, she's Demi's). After 3 weeks I just couldn't deal with the guilt anymore. I knew the affair was wrong, but I did it anyway. As a Catholic, I'm working on the whole reconciliation thing. [more inside]
The One that got away.
How do I get over The One that got away? She's moving on and I'm not. [more inside]
Why do I get such bad gas after eating?
Why do I get such bad gas after eating? Lengthy explanation inside. [more inside]
No Jabba no batta...
[FlabFilter] I'm 35, male, average weight...but I need to try and lose a double chin. (personal reasons for posting anon, apologies) [more inside]
Build a better Rattrap
Any toy designers on Mefi? I am an artist looking to make a Transformer. I have access to 3-D programs, rapid prototyping and moldmaking capabilities. I'd like material suggestions / online tutorials (if any)... [more inside]
How would you categorize pregnancy?
Is human pregnancy symbiotic or parasitic? Contribute to this heated debate among my coworkers.
Guys haircuts in Austin?
Where can a guy get a decent, reasonably priced haircut in Austin, TX? [more inside]
How to generate in Excel a pay stub with a "Year to Date" column?
I'm using Excel to create a weekly pay stub for a nanny, but I haven't figured out how to automatically include the previous week's data to create a "Year to Date" column for wages and taxes. [more inside]
What was the name of Liam Lynch's granda?
Liam Lynch, the IRA's leader in the early 1920s, supposedly had a great grandfather who had been a member of the United Irishmen and fought in the 1798 rebellion. Does anyone know the great grandfather's name or where I could find that information out? [more inside]
Gmail Mass Delete
I have 10,000 messages from a mailing list I want to delete in Gmail. What's the easiest way? [more inside]
posted by empath at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by empath at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me install PhotoShop Disc
Photoshop DiscFilter; I have Photoshop 7.0 on a CDR and need to install on new PowerBook, G4 [more inside]
Crabs!
Where is the best place in SF to buy live crabs? I have a hunger for some tasty seafood.
Help me select a closing movie for free community film series.
Am organizing a free outdoor film series in a community park in Jersey City and need a suggestion for the closing show. For the most part the series is not mainstream, shows a balance of local, foreign, independent and classics. Based on the current selection (see below) please brainstorm a great closing show. Please take into account the current and past selections when making your recommendations.
Thanks & Save the quail. [more inside]
Me, Myself, and Eye
What if there was a video game you could play only by moving your eyes across the screen? What sort of game would this be? [more inside]
A good printer that handles printable CDs?
Recommendations for a decent consumer grade (cheap) printer that handles printable CDs and DVDs? How is the print quality on a typical silver-top CD? Does printing on them ever risk data corruption?
Looking for Tokyo Festivals in February
Tokyo in 2 weeks - Any festivals going on? What's the weather going to be like? [more inside]
Dear hard drive, please come back to me.
Is my hard drive really dead? Really? For real? Seriously? [more inside]
How to click the send button in gmail with safari and keyboard?
Safari + gmail question. Is it possible to press the 'Send' button in gmail with the keyboard using Safari? I can tab to the button so that it is highlighted but it seems that there is no way to press it from the keyboard. In Firefox this is easily done -- highlight the button and press return and the message sends. In Safari this typically works with similar setups, but not gmail buttons. I know this sounds like a picky thing to ask but it has been bugging me for ages.
Short video of girl jumping through basketball hoop.
How can I connect my phone and Palm via Bluetooth?
I want to make my bluetooth-enabled Palm and my mobile phone be friends. Phone: Samsung D600 Palm: Palm TX. [more inside]
posted by k8t at 5:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by k8t at 5:38 AM PST - 8 comments
UK driving without insurance penalties.
A friend, who is still within their two years probationary period, bought a car at auction recently. Stupidly, they did not have the proper insurance to drive it home, and were stopped by the police. What is the most likely outcome? [more inside]
February 16
Breakfast of Champions?
What's a healthy but tasty breakfast cereal? [more inside]
Where to buy old camera parts
Is there an online source for "antique" cameras, lenses and accessories? [more inside]
Okay, it's sparkley. Now what?
What should I do with an 18 carat synthetic diamond? [more inside]
posted by delmoi at 10:54 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by delmoi at 10:54 PM PST - 29 comments
Colon Cancer
My wife has just been diagnosed with Colon Cancer through a colonoscopy. We will be getiing a lot of professional advice over the next while. In laymen's terms, what should I know about treatment (in Montreal)?
I got servered
Serverfilter: So I managed to get my hands on my father's company's old server. I know nothing about servers and related fields, but how might I get started? [more inside]
Timeline of Life
Where's that site which had a timeline of a guy's life? [more inside]
posted by slightlybewildered at 8:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by slightlybewildered at 8:49 PM PST - 5 comments
How to get my Second Life account?
Google's Wayback Machine
Can anyone explain the strange results received when doing a search on the keyword 'http' on Google? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische at 8:19 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by eschatfische at 8:19 PM PST - 22 comments
Itunes merged my music and destroyed my organisation, can this be undone?
Itunes merged my music and destroyed my organisation, can this be undone?I decided to give ITunes a try from winamp. I was trying to organise the my music and it seems once I set the ITunes music folder to my own it took all of my .mp3s and placed them in all new folders. I now have double folder sets, one with the .jpegs and ones with the MP3s. I spend a lot of time organising music into folders, so this is quite frustrating. Can this be undone? Or will I forever despise ITunes for this situation?
posted by Knigel at 8:11 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Knigel at 8:11 PM PST - 26 comments
Should I fix my car before trading it in?
I'm ready to trade in my 13-yr-old Civic, but it has a bunch of little problems. Hard starts, occasional (though rare) stalls, buzzy speakers, rust, a couple small dents, and some moron recently ran into my side mirror and broke it. Is it worth fixing any of these things in order to get a better trade-in value?
Help me grow my small computer repair business?!?!
I need advice about taking my side business to the next level. [more inside]
posted by Bjkokenos at 7:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Bjkokenos at 7:55 PM PST - 4 comments
buying gold
The best way to buy gold. [more inside]
Reading Itunes on the Crapper sans Laptop
Itunes Library help: I couldn't find this using Itunes or the ask mefi search. [more inside]
posted by kuujjuarapik at 7:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kuujjuarapik at 7:23 PM PST - 8 comments
How to bridge two wired networks via wireless?
Is it possible to bridge two in-home wired networks wirelessly? [more inside]
Dell customer service sucks (duh)
Dell laptop died under warranty. Dell says, "it looks like something spilled on it," thus voiding the warranty. Nothing spilled on it. Now what? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand at 6:16 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by unknowncommand at 6:16 PM PST - 18 comments
What's the Wordy Rappinghood chant
What's the little ditty sung in the background of Tom Tom Club's "Wordy Rappinghood"? [more inside]
How to not have my handheld turned into an expensive virus-addled paperweight
I understand that certain handhelds (the DS and PSP come to mind) can actually be rendered useless and unsalvageable by malicious software. If I bought a smartphone what feature would I be looking for that would ensure me that like a PC, I could always do a fresh install if things got too virusey? [more inside]
OS... reinstall
My computer, a 2 year old Dell Dimension 4600, is pretty sick... and in a general state of decline. [more inside]
How to get the word out on a new web project
What are some other websites, similar to MeFi Projects, which can be used successfully to announce and publicise new web projects?
posted by Dag Maggot at 5:33 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Dag Maggot at 5:33 PM PST - 9 comments
Extracting audio from Olympus VN-900 recorder
Is there a simple way to export the digital audio files from an Olympus VN-900 voice recorder into an iBook G4? [more inside]
posted by Scram at 5:02 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Scram at 5:02 PM PST - 2 comments
Occupation
is there a map or list of all the military bases the "west" (read USA/NATO) has ? [more inside]
Bluetooth apps for OS X?
Is there an OS X application that can sniff out nearby bluetooth devices, and log their presence? [more inside]
posted by roofus at 3:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by roofus at 3:57 PM PST - 5 comments
One way 2 order results in Sql
How do I order the results of sql query numerically and alphabetically? [more inside]
Which will be bigger: biodiesel or ethanol fuel?
Should I invest in companies developing biodiesel or ethanol fuel? [more inside]
mac webcam communities
Looking for mac-friendly webcam communities... [more inside]
Makes Nolan Ryan look like Mickey Mouse
There used to be a website by these artists/activist types who built crazy machines. Help me find it. [more inside]
posted by mds35 at 2:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mds35 at 2:54 PM PST - 7 comments
What would a real bomb squad do?
Last Sunday's Grey's Anatomy episode is bothering me. At the end of the episode, Dylan (the bomb squad guy) takes the bazooka shell from Meredith and slowly walks out of the room. This seems illogical/silly/non-bomb-squady to me. [more inside]
posted by Kololo at 2:26 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by Kololo at 2:26 PM PST - 39 comments
video watermarking?
Whenever I watch .mov files now (like these: 1, 2, 3), I get small, vertical colored bars that randomly pop into the video, then fade after a few seconds. I also get this on old .mov files on my computer that didn't have it before I installed the newest version of quicktime. What's up with that?
How to dress like a Young Urban Professional Woman?
I look younger than my age (25) and I've found the best way to combat that is to 'dress up'. I want to know where to get good quality, reasonably priced professional clothing. [more inside]
What's a really good DOM/Javascript/DHTML quick-glance reference?
What's a really good DOM/Javascript/DHTML quick-glance reference? I'm talking about something I could post on my cube wall, or maybe a folded 11 x 16, or *maybe* a very well organized large page-size small-page # booklet. Up to date cross-browser coverage. Free is nice, but I'm willing to pay.
Help me charge my G4 Powerbook
The power connector to my G4 Powerbook is almost dead. It only charges in one very specific position, and I have to twist it around for a few seconds to find the sweetspot (rotating it in situ). Nothing is loose and nothing is visibly wrong. I tried squeezing the metal sleeve slightly to make it more elliptical in the hope this would create a tighter connection, but it made no difference. [more inside]
Where can I find a good CD head unit for my new car?
Where can I find a good CD head unit for my new car? I'm having trouble finding good reviews for current products online. I'm looking for sites with reviews or recommendations of actual head units. [more inside]
Need a lightTPD guru!
Moving from Apache to lightTPD and I'm having trouble with RewriteCond and RewriteRule. [more inside]
Have Cat... Will generate electricity for food...
Cat Filter - In the winter the static electricity gets in the way of the cat & my... well... lets just say personal time. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by meta x zen at 12:24 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by meta x zen at 12:24 PM PST - 20 comments
What relieves facial redness due to accumulated sun damage?
What relieves facial redness due to accumulated sun damage? [more inside]
posted by Sallysings at 12:23 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Sallysings at 12:23 PM PST - 5 comments
How would this JavaScript implementation look?
I need some help/advice on constructing a simple JavaScript utility. [more inside]
Betrayed by Mozilla!
Mozilla browsers suddenly stop reading my css: wtf? [more inside]
posted by missmobtown at 12:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by missmobtown at 12:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Car Repairs and extended warranty companies
Dodgy charges for a car repair and recommendations for extended warranties? [more inside]
Spotlight on OS X isn't finding everything
Something is badly broken in the search on my Mac. It can't find ANY zip or rar files, and it doesn't necessarily find everything matching a given query. E.g. - if I search for "pink", it finds one of 3 Pink Floyd folders and it only finds Pink Floyd tracks within one of those three folders, though a different one than the actualy folder it found! Can/should Spotlight be re-indexed? Are there any hacks to roll back to the old search? Should I just go with a 3rd party search app?
posted by badstone at 11:42 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by badstone at 11:42 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a dead gambler
Need help coming up with the name of a former Vegas gambler who was murdered in Costa Rica. [more inside]
posted by DieHipsterDie at 11:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by DieHipsterDie at 11:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Tighten my mini-firewire jack?
I need to tighten the connection my mini-firewire cable makes in the jack to stop it from falling out. Unobtrusive suggestions favored; at least one duct tape-based solution expected. [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint at 11:11 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by electric_counterpoint at 11:11 AM PST - 6 comments
Cheapest way to send a package from the UK to US?
What's the cheapest possible way to send a package from the UK to the US? [more inside]
posted by speranza at 11:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by speranza at 11:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Meet Sir Pees-a-lot
My puppy is losing his housetraining when we get visitors. [more inside]
CFP exam prep
CFP exam prep courses? [more inside]
European phrase?
I've noticed when reading European books translated into English, the turn of phrase "Do sex" or "sex each other" etc. Is this an accurate translation, or is it a watered down translation for the tradionial f-word in American English? British books sometimes feature it as well. Are both phrases used in Europe? Is there a difference in meaning?
Looking for a certain kind of camera bag.
Name! This! Blog!
I'm gonna do it! But I need a name. Time and again AskMe has proved itself to be quite talented at this request. [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 9:45 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by like_neon at 9:45 AM PST - 59 comments
SEP-IRA Funding
Is there any way I can make additional contributions to my SEP-IRA? [more inside]
Which insider is selling their stock?
When an insider sells their shares of stock in a company, is there a way to find out WHO sold their stock quickly thereafter? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 8:59 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jeanmari at 8:59 AM PST - 4 comments
Electronics made in the USA?
Help my dad find a CRT or LCD monitor that was made in the USA. [more inside]
posted by J-Garr at 8:52 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by J-Garr at 8:52 AM PST - 11 comments
indoor/outdoor
I need a good reason why my friend, who is in training for a half marathon, should be doing some of his training runs outdoors. [more inside]
HIPAA, private insurance, and prior coverage
I have a question for those of those of you well-versed on private health insurance, HIPAA, and prior creditable coverage. [more inside]
Cleaning Antique Table
hey, i've been searching metafilter but can't find exactly what i'm looking for in the archives...specifically the best way to clean and polish our antique wood kitchen/dining room table. should we use a wax polish? any truth behind the technique of using a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice? right now the table looks dull and i want it to gleam! thanks!
Confirmation gift- music
My friend is getting Confirmed next week, and I'm looking for some good Christian music for her- a genre I don't know much about beyond the big names. [more inside]
Is my vet gouging me?
1. Am I wrong to think that $110.00 is too much to pay the vet for a 10-minute appointment to look at my cat's eye and hand me a 3.5 gram tube of erythromycin ointment?
2. If the answer to 1 is "yes," can you recommend a good vet near Newton Upper Falls, MA, USA?
3. What's the etiquette for changing vets when you think that your vet is more than competent but you don't want to pay his prices anymore? [more inside]
Libraries + Free Audiobook Downloads? Tell me where.
Libraries + Free Audiobook Downloads? Tell me where. [more inside]
Patching Windows XP from burned CDs?
Patching Windows XP from burned CDs? [more inside]
What hell for Italians looks like.
What are GOOD "tomato-less" tomato sauces? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:46 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:46 AM PST - 26 comments
Source of G.B. Shaw quote defining "style"
"It was from Handel that I learned that style consists in force of assertion." Help me find the source of this G.B. Shaw quote. [more inside]
knitting advice?
How do I keep knitting stitches more even? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 6:26 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by piratebowling at 6:26 AM PST - 20 comments
Medicare drug plans
I need to pick a Medicare drug plan for Mom. Is there a resource that explains the plans in relatively easy to understand language?
How do I tell her to lose some weight?
How do I tell my girlfriend that I am not physically attracted to her since she put on some weight? [more inside]
How do I learn to endure my office mate's speech dysfunction?
My office mate's speech dysfunction is driving me crazy -- what should I do? [more inside]
Help me find an aerobics DVD
Help me find an aerobics DVD? [more inside]
Metabolism-boosting tactics
Does anyone have any tried and tested tactics for raising metabolism? (I know, I know...) [more inside]
Was I a zombie?
A rule of thumb for volume of sent / received data during internet surfing? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 6:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 6:11 AM PST - 10 comments
get my mom to park slope
hiring a car/limo for my mother in law [more inside]
February 15
iSync not working
iSync not working properly, help please. [more inside]
Where can I find a Russian typewriter?
Any idea where I could buy a Russian (Cyrillic) typewriter? [more inside]
How to retrieve photos from a website using GalleryRemote
Last year I used the program GalleryRemote to upload 300pics to a pretty crappy photohosting website. My HD recently crashed and I want to retrieve all the photos easily, but can't - how can I do it? [more inside]
posted by shokod at 10:14 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by shokod at 10:14 PM PST - 11 comments
Where have the iPhotos gone?!?!
The iPhoto Library folder on an iBook is gone. Vanished. Nowhere to be found. Where did it go? What can we do? [more inside]
Am I bogging down my new iMac with software?
Am I bogging down my new iMac with software? I have a 20" Intel iMac with 512mb (adding another 1mb as soon as my Amazon rebate comes). I love it! This thing is so fast...starts up in about 10 seconds, responds quickly almost all the time. Once in a while it hesitates, I suppose due to a lot of programs open. [more inside]
Name this band
What was the name of an early 1990s band that were vegetarian, feminist, pacifist etc etc? I think it was kind of rap music and they had one song about periods. [more inside]
posted by meech at 9:23 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by meech at 9:23 PM PST - 21 comments
amazon.com javascript/dhtml menu feature
I'd like to re-create the dhtml/javascript menu amazon.com uses in the top navigation button "See All 32
Product Categories".
I've run out of google juice. There's an answer on experts-exchanges.com but I thought I'd post here before paying...
Help Setting up an FTP Server
Help configuring Serv-U ftp server with DSL internet access. Why can't remote users get a directory listing? [more inside]
posted by evilelf at 8:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by evilelf at 8:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Isn't there a law against this?
Truth in advertising filter. How can Jeep claim "0% APR financing for 60 Months"? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s at 5:54 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by sandra_s at 5:54 PM PST - 22 comments
Best soundsystem in NYC?
What is the best soundsystem in NYC in terms of bass? [more inside]
Home recording noob needs software suggestions for iMac
Home recording noob: I need software suggestions for my iMac, and help getting my instruments to "talk" to the computer. [more inside]
Virtual Mix
I am looking for software to make a mix of a bunch of MP3's to subsequently burn onto a CD. I do not have any turntables, so Final Scratch is out of the question. Furthermore, I am not really looking for a piece of 'performance' software like Mixman, or Virtual DJ. Something more a long the lines of ACID that allows me to drag and drop tracks and adjust the BPM to match up the beat. I have actually done this in ACID but the BeatMapper functionality required to pull this off is rather clunky and it takes a long time to compose a 1 hour mix. Is there easy to use 'editing' software to make myself a mix?
iPhoto sort by resolution?
Is there a way to get iPhoto to sort pictures by resolution/size? An external utility? [more inside]
posted by ontic at 5:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ontic at 5:15 PM PST - 8 comments
How to query XML like SQL?
I'm looking for a software tool that will ingest a large XML file, and allow me to write sql-like queries against it for both summary reporting, as well as detailed reports. [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 5:10 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by nomisxid at 5:10 PM PST - 31 comments
Government Grants -- A Scam?
American Grant Program Foundation? I was contacted two evenings in a row by a company claiming that the government owed me thousands of dollars since I "paid my taxes on time every year". [more inside]
Times Square bars?
Can anyone suggest a good Irish pub close to Times Square in NYC? Also, how about the best bar in general in that area? (Please nothing with "planet" or "zone" in the name.) [more inside]
I'm addicted to mineral water. Could I OD?
I'm gotten really addicted to mineral water. Are there any health risks, especially if that's all I drink? [more inside]
6-legged protein supplements
So. You're eating take-out from your favorite Indian restaurant. While munching away, you dig for another bite and discover... a cockroach, nicely marinated and well-done. Whadaya do? [more inside]
Examples of product-placement in movies?
I'm looking for obvious and conspicuous examples of product-placement in recent movies, along the lines of "Castaway" (FedEx) and "You've Got Mail" (AOL). The more egregious the better. Last ten years or less, please. [more inside]
posted by soiled cowboy at 3:34 PM PST - 97 comments
posted by soiled cowboy at 3:34 PM PST - 97 comments
How does Article II lead to the unchecked executive?
What is the reasoning that says Article II of the U.S. Constitution gives the President blanket powers in matters of "national security"? [more inside]
Building a cheap computer for Civ IV.
John Charles Fare fake?
Can anyone provide me with additional information on performance artist John Charles Fare? [more inside]
sleeping with open windows
Why is it that when I sleep with an open window at night, I wake up way more energized? [more inside]
Story in the Kite Runner
In the Kite Runner, the character Saurabh was named after the hero of an ancient Afghan (or Persian?) story mentioned a few times in the book. What was that story and can I buy an English translation? Or did the author just make that up?
posted by exhilaration at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by exhilaration at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
Selling for others on ebay
How much should I charge to list to sell things on ebay for people, and is there anything tips I should follow when doing it for other people? [more inside]
Identify this button please
Can anyone point me to a Photoshop template of the buttons which appear on this site? http://www.kennonsoft.com/community/index.html
Batch convert FrontPage subwebs to folders?
Goodbye FrontPage! How do I get rid of all these subwebs? [more inside]
How can I drive a LED as a light-emitter and a photo-diode simultaneously?
ElectronicsFilter: How can I drive a LED as a light-emitter *and* a photo-diode simultaneously? [more inside]
posted by stungeye at 12:53 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by stungeye at 12:53 PM PST - 30 comments
How do I install Indic language support on my PC?
WindowsFilter: how can I install complex language support on my PC without a CD? [more inside]
posted by anjamu at 12:52 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by anjamu at 12:52 PM PST - 2 comments
Need small magnetic board with staff notation
Where can I get a small magnetic board with staff notation and magnetic notes in the UK? [more inside]
posted by BobsterLobster at 11:57 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by BobsterLobster at 11:57 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find the title of this story
What is the name of this Ray Bradbury story, and what collection can I find it in? [more inside]
posted by almostcool at 11:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by almostcool at 11:37 AM PST - 9 comments
buddhist boston
BostonFilter: Can anyone recommend a good buddhist meditation group, temple or otherwise for a friend of mine? [more inside]
Best resources for learning software design?
What are the best books to teach the fundamentals of software design and architecture? [more inside]
posted by agropyron at 11:13 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by agropyron at 11:13 AM PST - 12 comments
Memes that cause people to think outside the box and shift their paradigm... to the extreme!
I am trying to make a list of big new ideas. [more inside]
What are some good software development/open source blogs?
What are the best software development/open source blogs? [more inside]
Diggdot.us search from Firefox?
Is there a search plugin for Firefox to search Diggdot.us? They don't offer an on-site search, and I've had no Googluck.
What's the proper -nym or -ism for this synonimity?
Toponym, eponym or simply slang (or something else entirely)? For instance my hometown, Ottawa, is a toponym/eponym/slang for dismal.
posted by Smegoid at 10:18 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Smegoid at 10:18 AM PST - 10 comments
Destroying the Dell Partition
I recently purchased a new Dell Dimension 9150, I plan to wipe the Dell partition and install a fresh copy of XP Pro (I already have a full copy). Any problems/hiccups I should know about before I destroy the Dell partition?
Overblown appraisal?
I can't seem to sell a high value piece of furniture that got aired on Antiques Roadshow -- what's the deal? [more inside]
Broadcast HDTV reception problems
How can I fix my broadcast HDTV reception problems? [more inside]
posted by putzface_dickman at 9:28 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by putzface_dickman at 9:28 AM PST - 12 comments
London neighborhoods for tourists
Question about where to stay in London, and the character of different neighborhoods. [more inside]
Where can I find a cast iron skillet with a removable metal handle?
I want to cook delicious things without needing the bulging biceps necessary to move a laden skillet from oven to stove. Help! [more inside]
Lineweaver-burk woes.
BioChemistryFilter: How do I read the vMax and Km off of a Lineweaver-burk plot? [more inside]
posted by tnai at 8:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tnai at 8:32 AM PST - 9 comments
What is the origin of the term "side-out" in volleyball?
What is the origin of the term "side-out" in volleyball? [more inside]
Find record of a recent marriage?
Find record of a recent marriage? Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by beccaj at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
cd won't open in itunes
I bought a CD that plays as a CD in my car, but when I put it in my mac it plays as a DVD, because it has some video too. I would like it to read as a CD, so it opens in itunes and I can copy it there. Surely this is possible?
Will Perl 6 become ubiquitous and mandatory?
Will Perl 6 become mandatory? I know Perl 5 pretty well, and I'd like to keep listing Perl on my resume. I wonder if employers who value Perl skills will start to expect Perl 6 to be listed. [more inside]
New England weekend getaway
We live in Boston and would like to get away for the weekend to somewhere woodsy and beautiful. The problem: we don't have a car and can't rent one. What's a good getaway that's accessible by bus or, preferably, train? [more inside]
posted by josh at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by josh at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
What would happen to Dick?
What would happen to Vice President Cheney if Harry Whittington were to die? What are the different possibilities?
Don't hold back
How do you learn not to hold back? [more inside]
February 14
What can anthropologists offer on this matter?
How can anthropologists contribute to the answering of questions about the brain and consciousness in the 21st century? [more inside]
inconsequential lyric quest
Lyrics to a couple of Grand Theft Audio songs. [more inside]
After AoE3, what next?
I like Age of Empires 3 for the PC. I never thought I'd like games of this genre; up until now Half-Life2 was the only big PC game I really enjoyed, being more of a console gamer. What's a game similar to AoE3 that I might enjoy? [more inside]
posted by jonson at 10:41 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by jonson at 10:41 PM PST - 22 comments
NameThatTuneFilter: "I'm in the money..."
The only words I know are: "I'm in the money... I'm in the money" and then it goes doo-doo-doo etc. [more inside]
posted by ding3r at 9:15 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by ding3r at 9:15 PM PST - 20 comments
How to sound like a crying baby?
I recently met someone (male, mid 20's) who could create sounds like a crying baby. If you close your eyes, you really can't tell it's not a baby crying. I just recently saw someone do it on Comedy Central's "Distractions". How is this done?
Firefox trade up?
Joys of capitalism
Best introductory books on investment?
What American books provide the best introduction to personal investment? [more inside]
logic of landlording: how to make money?
How can I possibly buy a house with the goal of renting it at a profit? I'm in LA and even duplexes are priced so high that the mortgage costs can not possibly be covered by rents... [more inside]
posted by verylargecorp at 6:49 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by verylargecorp at 6:49 PM PST - 32 comments
got any mod_python and cheetah resources?
Can anyone point me to a good documentation/samples for building an app using mod_python and cheetah? (and mySQL/DBUtils etc)? [more inside]
How to control multiple ICQ accounts?
Is there a way to maintain the online status of multiple accounts with one instance of ICQ? It's simple to switch to a different account, but can it be done without logging the current user out? [more inside]
posted by davebush at 5:37 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by davebush at 5:37 PM PST - 4 comments
Why do my feet hurt all the time, especially in the morning?
Why do my feet hurt all the time, especially in the morning? [more inside]
Could what I don't know, kill me?
Frozen food fiasco filter. My freezer was off for 48 hours. It was not opened during this time. Which items are still safe? [more inside]
Help me find and resolve a traffic bottleneck at my colo.
Help me find and resolve a traffic bottleneck at my co-location. We launched a new web-app (it registers users and delivers flash content) at my work and the server fell over at about 17 conn/sec. Help me prevent this from happening again. [more inside]
posted by fishfucker at 4:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by fishfucker at 4:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for business cards to be printed in the UK, quickly.
Looking for about 1000 business cards in the UK. Preferably a site where I can email/upload a design, and have them shipped quickly. [more inside]
Can't make sense of a Russian site
xsl:saint-augustine -- help me get to grips with XSLT
xsl:saint-augustine -- help me get to grips with XSLT [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel at 3:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AmbroseChapel at 3:13 PM PST - 15 comments
Graphics transplant for grey-haired Powermac?
I need a cheap graphics card for my old Powermac G4 that will drive a high-res LCD. [more inside]
MP3 download site legit?
If you ain't dutch, you ain't much.
Can anyone translate this? I believe I was just insulted in Dutch, but Babelfish isn't translating more than a word or two, and I don't know much. Dutch. [more inside]
posted by tweak at 1:14 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by tweak at 1:14 PM PST - 12 comments
Amazon Payments Rejection?
Why is Amazon not letting me use Amazon payments? [more inside]
My jaw is making my ear hurt.
What sort of specialist should I visit to examine/treat me for TMJ? [more inside]
Quality (nonspammy) ringtone sites?
Does a quality, non-spammy, free (CC-licensed?) Ringtone site exist? [more inside]
Anit-love-song mixtape
Love-sucks-anti-Valentine's-Day-Filter: Help me make a mix of anti-love songs. Visualize a mix you might give your ex after a really, really nasty break-up. Something that says "F0ck you, I hate you, and every second we were together was torture, you evil witch," with every song. Maybe starting with OMD's "If You Leave," and getting nastier from there. [more inside]
Cutters' Font?
In the movie "Breaking Away," what font is used on the Cutters' shirts?
Chinese/American courtship etiquette
She's Chinese, he's American - what cultural courtship differences are there?The guy is American. The girl is Chinese. They're both educated, from relatively similar economic backgrounds, similar ages...but of course, they're very different. What should they know about courtship and romance are conducted in their respective cultures? What are the rules and etiquettes, from first date to last, from making out to marriage, from expectations to promises? What are the pitfalls - and what are the positives?
Rubber Jacket, You're The One
Hi friends. I have a terribly ratty jacket, called the Quiksilver Rubbermaid. It's about four years old, falling apart, made of rubber but looks (from enough of a distance, I guess) like leather. I would love to replace it with an identical jacket. I can't find it anywhere, these days. Now, I understand that Rubbermaid sent a cease&desist so they changed the name, but I can't find mention of the new name anywhere either. Here's a page with a bit of information on it. Any ideas? (Sites with out-of-stock listings not needed.)
All-Ireland Hurling Tickets
Is it impossible for a foreigner to get tickets to All-Ireland Hurling Finals? [more inside]
Finding legit deals online
How to know when you've found a deal online and when it's too good to be true? [more inside]
Gay Lost Boys?
Is the character of Sam (Corey Haim) in the movie The Lost Boys supposed to be gay? [more inside]
Land Survey coordinates to UTM
Is anyone aware of a program that converts The United States Public Land Survey (such as found on platt maps) coordinates into UTM coordinates? I would like to input land survey coordinates and have it convert the data to UTM coordinates for my GPS. Many thanks...
posted by orlin at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by orlin at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Stan alone DVD fix?
Where online do you buy your vinyl?
DJs - where online do you buy your vinyl? I've had great experiences buying from Juno in the UK, but I'm looking for alternatives. Google turns up a bunch of stuff but if you have any personal recommendations or experience buying from other sites (especially North American ones) please share. I spin mostly club/deep/progressive house.
Help make A Special Thing even more special.
How can I make Firefox use a unique custom css whenever I visit a particular website? [more inside]
Why do so many foreign nations host U.S. military bases?
U.S. Military Bases: I have several questions regarding the ins and outs of the vast U.S. military presence abroad. [more inside]
Dangerous passing
Why do people speed up when I pass them? [more inside]
dna art on the cheap
My GoogleFu has failed me. Does anyone know of a place I could send a swab of DNA from my cheek and get a photo of it back (after they do the Chomatography thing). Because I love these but I'm too cheap and figure given the source image I could do the rest myself.
posted by zeoslap at 10:40 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by zeoslap at 10:40 AM PST - 26 comments
Computer Trouble; Like a Valentine's Gift from a Bitter Ex Named Nemesis
Dear crafty gnomes of Mefi, riddle me this: my laptop (Vaio PCG-FRV27) just had a fit and died. What may the problem be? [more inside]
Looking a gift horse in the mouth
What is an appropriate tip to give for a carriage ride in central park? [more inside]
Files that start with 'Q'
WindowsXPFilter: This has to be the strangest problem I've ever had... I can't access files that start with the letter 'Q'. [more inside]
Work
Opening a small business in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. What do I do to register a small business with the government? I've been interested in doing this for a few reasons, mostly because I want to work for myself (a good enough reason I know) but am unsure how to register it bureaucratically. [more inside]
hotels and hostels in San Francisco
I'm traveling to San Francisco on a tight budget for a conference at the Moscone Center in early April, any experiences on area hostels or cheap hotels? [more inside]
Where's the Something Cool Delivery Service?
What's something nice you can get delivered to someone... that isn't flowers? (or chinese food.) [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx at 8:44 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by soma lkzx at 8:44 AM PST - 29 comments
Why does red icing taste so bitter?
What is the cause of the bitter taste in some kinds of red/pink icing? [more inside]
How can I speed up my wireless network?
Why does my Dell Wireless usb adapter (a/b/g) keep switching between 24mbps and 56mbps when connected to my Linksys network? How can I speed it up?
Please can you help me with an XP/Creative conflict?
What's so special about XP Media Centre and why won't Creative help me with my Zen Vision problem? [more inside]
Case Interview Tips
Case Interview Tips. I'm applying to several business analyst/consulting jobs that require a case interview as part of the screening process. I've never done one of these and I'd like to hear your experiences with them. [more inside]
posted by sciurus at 4:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by sciurus at 4:57 AM PST - 7 comments
how do i ask out my friend's cousin?
how do i say this: "i like you and that other night was great, although slightly weird because you're my friend's really close cousin, but he seems cool about it, so, anyway, do you want to do that again sometime, even though it's been a month since that night?"- without coming across as wanting to be too serious or too casual or too weird? [more inside]
Looking for good chocolate shop in Boston.
Anyone know of a good chocolate store in the Boston/ Cambridge area? [more inside]
posted by genefinder at 3:30 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by genefinder at 3:30 AM PST - 9 comments
An audio-clip alternative to Imageshack
I love Imageshack for one-click simple hosting of images, looking for something just as simple for small audio clips. [more inside]
Is giving head supposed to be arousing to the giver?
Is giving head supposed to be arousing?
She prefers this sequence: foreplay, followed by cunnilingus, and then intercourse. Trouble is, almost immediately I go down on her, I lose my erection -- does this mean I'm gay? [more inside]
Request for waterworks manual
How does one cry? [more inside]
February 13
Discussing the singularity
I'm reading Ray Kurzweil's "The Singularity is Near" and would like to know more about the discussion around this book and his ideas. What do people who work with these things – biotech or the computer research – think of him? Is Kurzweil stealing the limelight from other, perhaps lesser known, but more interesting/influential people? Are there any critics I should be aware of (I've found Theodore Modis)? [more inside]
v-day wannabe sweetheart: go big? (or forget with illegal yummies?)
VDayfilter: Woman I like, have for a while. Close friends for years, and she knows how I feel. Have pretty much stayed away from the old 'nice guy' just hang out stuff for the last year, but we still get together for a drink once or twice a month. Other than the occasional fun here and there, we are both single. [more inside]
Rename HTML files with title tag
I have a large number of HTML files with numeric names (001.html, 2990.html, etc.). I would like to have each file renamed with text drawn from each file's HTML title tag. [more inside]
posted by tranquileye at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by tranquileye at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Kill the out of control python in Tiger!
In the past few weeks I have started to notice a strange problem in OS X - a process called 'python' starts and will not stop on its own. [more inside]
posted by mikel at 9:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mikel at 9:36 PM PST - 8 comments
What is a package shipping method that is convenient to the receiver?
What is a package shipping method that is convenient to the receiver? If the recipient is not at home, he should be able to call and reschedule delivery for a better time. This is for a gift. [more inside]
Is there a flat-rate cellular data plan in Canada?
Is there a flat-rate cellular data plan in Canada? [more inside]
Save my GPA!
Looking for personal recommendations of quiet coffeehouse-type study spots in the Twin Cities. With the Winter Olympics in full swing, I am no longer able to withstand the temptation of the television in my room. [more inside]
posted by charmston at 8:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by charmston at 8:54 PM PST - 8 comments
My dad doesn't like my religion.
How do I get my father to understand me? [more inside]
Kids Birthday Cakes
NYC area (upper west side and morningside heights, really) question: good birthday cakes for kids. Where? [more inside]
Last-minute Valentine's Day flower delivery
Valentine's crisis: I need to have flowers delivered to either Half Moon Bay (CA) between 9 and noon, or an apartment in the Castro after 11pm. I admit poor advance planning. [more inside]
posted by lbergstr at 8:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lbergstr at 8:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Tax deductions for freelancers?
Is my health insurance tax-deductible? [more inside]
posted by mandlebrotz at 8:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mandlebrotz at 8:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Help Me Unlove Google
What search engine should I use instead of Google to protest their agreement to provide a censored product for China? [more inside]
Someone to ride back for me
I'm looking for a childern's movie on HBO back in the early to mid 80s and I have almost nothing to go on. Its a longshot. [more inside]
Albany Park == good?
I'd like to know if any Chicago folks could tell me more about the Albany Park area than the wikipedia article can, which isn't much. I took a drive around and couldn't even find a coffee shop or anything, let alone a place where I might see some live music. I didn't even see any pubs/bars. Did I drive the wrong roads? (on behalf of twiggy) [more inside]
Charging electronic devices overseas
I'm traveling outside of the U.S. (to Israel) and want to know about charging my electronics. I'm only taking a few (I agree with comments in a summer 2005 posting that taking too much stuff can distract from the actual visit) namely my HP handheld (for contact numbers) and my digital camera. I may need to recharge both. I have the original charging cords, appropriate adapters and I have access to a transformer. Do I use the transformer, and is it safe to charge these devices overseas?
How to create forums on a blog.
FSBO
Is it always a bad idea to sell a house to a friend? [more inside]
#1 versus #2 pencils
What is the difference between #1 and #2 pencils? I had a set of Geddes pencils that I adored as they never smudged. However, I think I may have wrongly attributed this un-smudgeability to their being #1 pencils. Is there a correlation? And more importantly, can anyone recommend a (really) good smudge-proof pencil?
Rabbit rabbit rabbit
My rabbits hate each other and are making a disaster out of my house. [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 6:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 6:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Marx for dummies.
MarxFilter: Trouble understanding the concept of "alienation of labor" in the Manuscripts of 1844. Can anyone explain to me exactly what he means? [more inside]
posted by lovejones at 6:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lovejones at 6:07 PM PST - 9 comments
What were the scores to the 1989-1992 Stanford vs. Cal "Big Games"?
What were the scores to the 1989-1992 Stanford vs. Cal "Big Games"?
posted by blueplasticfish at 6:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by blueplasticfish at 6:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Thinkpad T41 is possessed!
Huge (hopefully not) monitor issue: Thinkpad T41. Are there any good hardware troubleshooters out there? [more inside]
How to effectively, intelligently protest warrantless wiretapping?
Say you wanted to organize a protest re: Bush's warrantless wiretapping... [more inside]
How do I get my DVD and CD Drives to write?
My DVD and CD Drives will not recognize or burn blank media, any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by KneeDeep at 5:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by KneeDeep at 5:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Household gas: rises or falls?
Does household natural gas pool in low places or rise to high places? [more inside]
posted by freebird at 5:00 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by freebird at 5:00 PM PST - 19 comments
competition bug
Does anyone know how to upload photos to this photography competition ? I'm not pleased with nokia.
Double dipping, corporate-style.
How legitimate is it to add a new fee or charge after they've billed you for something and it's already been charged to your credit card? [more inside]
One roommate owns, one doesn't; how to handle?
I own a condo with a mortgage and tax deductions and equity. SO moving in. How do we split expenses fairly? Many other questions about financial logistics. [more inside]
Accumulated RSS feeds
I'm looking for something that periodically checks new RSS feeds every X hours, accumulates the feeds on a server, and then outputs a new RSS feed with all the accumulated posts [more inside]
Calculating the Timezone
I have GPS data associated with various measurements from around the world. This data also includes a UTC timestamp. I would like to display this timestamp converted to the local time where the measurement was taken, based on the GPS-reported latitude and longitude. [more inside]
posted by Nothing at 3:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Nothing at 3:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Private swing dance lessons in LA?
Help me find a good swing dance teacher(s) for private lessons in Los Angeles!
What do I want to be when I "grow up"?
Help me decide my future. [more inside]
Frost Shock would be bad
Dumb gardener filter: What can I do to help protect my big hibiscus plant from the frost tonight? This is the first frost all winter. I've been told to just throw a twin sized bed sheet over the whole plant. Is it that simple? [more inside]
posted by cavalier at 2:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by cavalier at 2:26 PM PST - 8 comments
Help new podcaster with Skype voicemail/audacity
I have Skype-In with voicemail. How can I download the voice messages for use in a podcast? [more inside]
posted by JamesMessick at 2:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by JamesMessick at 2:25 PM PST - 6 comments
Music blog download tool?
reclaiming the marital entertainment space--surprisingly, not a reference to sex!
Ok, so I have been charged with coming up with a list of things to do at home with my wife in the evenings after the kids are in bed, because we are too broke to hire a sitter and go out right now. What are some fun things we could do at home with our clothes on that aren't too expensive or unhealthy, in a couple of hours? [more inside]
When will Detroit build a sunroof for the husky gentleman?
Where can I find cycling clothes that fit my frame? [more inside]
posted by pdb at 2:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pdb at 2:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Failed to appear in court. But I really wanted to.
Unwillingly failed to appear in traffic court in Berkeley, CA. How screwed am I? [more inside]
Bird Flu Vaccine?
Bird Flu Vaccine Are we safe? [more inside]
Remember those short films on cable?
Anyone remember the short films on HBO, Cinemax, etc. in the mid-80's? [more inside]
French for a Dummie
ParisFilter: I am going to Paris France during the middle of March. I do not speak french, aside from knowing to say merci when people do anything nice for me. I have no misconceptions about the possibility of learning the entire french language in a months time. So what specific words and phrases do I need to know in order to get by in Paris? [more inside]
Sticking it to THE MAN
LegalFilter: What are my legal options against a company that withdrew money from my checking account without my consent? [more inside]
Would a person leaving a good job tend to make more money at a new job?
My wife and I may be relocating to the Orlando area so that I can start a new job. She currently has a great job (start of long career) as a system analyst at a top-notch company. She earns more money than I do, and probably always will. This year she gets 4 weeks of vacation. She is concerned that if we move to Orlando she will not find a job she likes for the same pay and with the same benefits (e.g. vacation). I had been told (once upon a time) that if you move to another company, you move up in pay, not down. What is the more likely scenario? [more inside]
Did I spurn California for good?
Help me not commit voter fraud. [more inside]
Quick fundraising
How can I raise a quick $1,000 for a good cause? [more inside]
Robin Hood - men 'n' rights
UKJobsFilter: So, the medieval banqueting centre I've been playing Robin hood at for the past 16 years just rang me up to say they're selling the building to developers, and at the end of April that's it, all done.
I've been self-employed for most of that time and have been invoicing on a 'per gig' basis for years now, but I'm wondering if, as they've easily (by a factor of lots) been my main employer for those sixteen years whether a 'that's your lot, chum' is all I'm getting, or is there a 'self-employed severance' for long term invoicers?
Aloha
TravelFilter: Heading to Hawaii Feb 17-24, what should I do that most likely isn't mentioned in any travel guide or website?
posted by Clementines4ever at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Clementines4ever at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
Working at RedHat?
Working at Redhat? [more inside]
3 GHz is slow?
How can a 3 GHz PC be "slow"? [more inside]
Lost File Menu in MS word
Combining Unicode Characters
Unicode Filter - How do I go about combining diacritics in Unicode with pre-existing letters? I'm baffled. Win XP, using Word. I'm clueless, and I'm working with a deader than the proverbial doornail language (Hint - Middle Eastern Iranian language family).
Switching Audio Outputs in OSX
Is there a way to quickly switch between audio outputs in OS X? I have speakers set up through a Griffin iMic, and I also have headphones that I plug into my iBook's headphone jack. Sometimes I like to be able to quickly switch from one to another. Currently I have to go to the sound preference pane choose from my options there. Obviously this isn't an enormous pain in the ass, but it would be nice if I could map it to a keystroke or something.
I have Quicksilver and have fiddled with it a little, but if there is a way to make it do what I want, I can't figure it out.
posted by rossination at 1:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by rossination at 1:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Finding work in Portland, Oregon
I am moving from santa cruz to portland. My girlfriend and I recently(4 months ago) had a daughter and the cost of living here is so high that we feel there is more opportunity for us up there. We have been invited to stay with my girlfriend's parents for a few months until we get settled, but i am concerned with finding a job that will pay enough to support us. I will be the sole earner so that my daughter will be able to have a parent with her all the time. Any suggestions?
I need to make at least $15/hr ... I have been doing construction related work for the last couple of years but would like to steer away from that in favor of something not so hard on the body. I'd appreciate any comments...
February 12
cool places in France
I'm going to france for my honeymoon and would like some advice from people who have been or live there on places to visit during my stay. [more inside]
Can our apartment be functional and still look nice?
Is there any aesthetically pleasing way to arrange two computers (and desks, office chairs), a TV (and table), and a big comfy couch in a single room. I'm always embarrassed at the ugliness of my functional apartment when people come over. [more inside]
How to fly to canada without a passport?
I don't have a passport. I'm American. I need to fly to a wedding in Toronto in a month. What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by JZig at 9:12 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by JZig at 9:12 PM PST - 29 comments
Trouble dealing with rejection
I have problems dealing with rejection. [more inside]
Surgery for post-hemorrhoid skin tags?
Anyone had experience with surgery to remove post-hemorrhoid skin tags? [more inside]
How to introduce myself unawkwardly?
DelicateSituationFilter: Help me introduce myself and get to date #1. [more inside]
$100 Haircut?
How might I go about finding a top of the line hair salon. I am considering trying to settle into a new haircut - even a $100+ price tag is ok this one time. (I'm in S.E. Michigan.)
Stumbing upon people online without looking for them
Remarkable human connections made possible through the web. Blogs, Flickr, etc.
Not "love connections," but rather people who might have recognized an old relative in a photo, or a family member they never knew existed. Stumbling across each other, not searching. (more) [more inside]
Yes, I do know that I'm crazy
How to run a tournament? [more inside]
Where's my pilot light?
How to clean a plush pig
Our collective household has a cute little plush toy (6 inches or so tall), a little like a beanie baby in form. Our apartment however, is a dust magnet so he tends to get a little dirty, any ideas on the best way to clean a small plush pig?
Recycling tips
Spring cleaning: The prior owner of our house left a lot of paint thinner, paint, turpentine (or is that paint thinner) and just a ton of nasty cleansers in the shed, and I finally want to get rid of it in a safe and clean manner. How? Also: I have a bunch of electronics (monitors, CD players, vacuum cleaner) that I want to recycle. Any tips? If it helps, I am in Seattle (King County).
posted by xmutex at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by xmutex at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
1990s Internet Streaming Video Compression Scam?
I remember a typical late 1990s Bubble story where a scammer was hyping a fake streaming video technology to grab investor cash. What name should I look up under? [more inside]
posted by meehawl at 2:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by meehawl at 2:53 PM PST - 16 comments
Free/cheap firewalls?
Is Zone Alarm the last free firewall software? [more inside]
posted by jaronson at 2:34 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by jaronson at 2:34 PM PST - 24 comments
Busted Tweeter
Speaker Filter: I've just received a pair of M-Audio monitors that I'd sent back for repair. The right side, which was causing me problems previously, has been repaired and works great. But the left side appears to have been damaged during shipping. I'm not very happy with the company and don't really want to send them back again. Can I fix the problem myself? [more inside]
Why do I feel nauseated after sitting at my computer?
Why do I feel nauseated after sitting at my computer? [more inside]
Converting a DVD to high-quality WMV?
Converting a DVD to high-quality WMV? [more inside]
Help me get my booty into shape, without killing my knees!
What qualifications should I look for in a personal trainer? What do the ACE certifications actually mean? I'd like to hire a trainer for a few sessions, but I really don't want to hurt myself or hire a nut. Please help me sort through the options! [more inside]
Advancing 110 film manually
I just built a tiny pinhole camera that mounts onto a 110 film cartridge. The directions I've found call for using a coin to turn the tiny gear to advance the film. I can't get that to work really at all. Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Plutor at 12:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Plutor at 12:01 PM PST - 6 comments
Has anyone used the "High Dynamic Range" plugin for photoshop?
Where can i find it? I found this flickr pool via BoingBoing (Flickr).. I couldn't dig up the photoshop plugin that is used to do this on google, only a bunch of stand-a-long apps.
Electric Snowblowers: Are they any good?
Electric Snowblowers: Are they any good? [more inside]
Booting from an OSX internal raid
I want to boot my Mac G5 from an internal striped software raid. Possible? [more inside]
Firefox Video Clips
I can't seem to play video clips (e.g., CNN, Youtube, IFilm, etc.) in Firefox, but they play in Explorer. Why?
Audio + DVI = HDMI
Is there product which combines audio with DVI video into an HDMI output? [more inside]
Help me track down some Psychic TV liner notes!
Help me find liner notes to a 2-CD Psychic TV compilation? [more inside]
Websites for the elderly?
What websites will my 80-year-old grandfather love? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady at 9:41 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Rock Steady at 9:41 AM PST - 37 comments
How to get ads for my site?
Help with placing ads. [more inside]
Sunday.
I've stopped being able to work out what to do with Sundays. I know it's supposed to be a day of rest and that's ok, but I always feel like I've wasted the day no matter what. What does everyone else do?
posted by feelinglistless at 9:07 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 9:07 AM PST - 47 comments
Need an online calculator for height
I'd like to find an online calculator that would predict the adult height of kids or teenagers. [more inside]
Monitoring disk usage on a BSD box
Is there something like Spacemonger for FreeBSD? [more inside]
posted by blag at 8:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by blag at 8:00 AM PST - 9 comments
How to dominate Conversation
How can you psychologically gain an upper hand over somebody in conversations ? [more inside]
How do I change Internet Explorer's search page
Used to be that whenever I misspelled a URL in IE or just entered a nonexisting one, I'd be taken to a Google search page for it. Recently I installed a program that came bundled with adware, and now whenever I enter a misspelled URL, I'm redirected to quickbrowsersearch.com. Is there any way to change this? Besides switching to Firefox? [more inside]
posted by jimmy at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jimmy at 6:34 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I lose my opu?
So I've decided to get rid of my beer belly. But I have a few questions about counting calories. [more inside]
Why can't I find the clothes I want?
Where can a guy find plain, boldly-coloured clothes in London? [more inside]
posted by reklaw at 4:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by reklaw at 4:09 AM PST - 11 comments
To dream or not to scream
Recurring Dreamfilter: I am standing in a tall building - sometimes a hotel with friends or family, sometimes an office building with work colleagues. There is a noise - a shake - and suddenly the building starts to collapse. [more inside]
Mirror, mirror
TaskbarFilter: Can I clone/mirror my Windows XP taskbar onto my secondary monitor, completely? [more inside]
There's a hole in my head.
BodyFilter: I have a pin-sized hole in my head. What the hell? [more inside]
posted by wibbler at 3:02 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by wibbler at 3:02 AM PST - 27 comments
Explain my phones USB Intricacies.
I just bought a Sony Ericsson K750i Mobile Phone, and I love it. But I have some questions in regards to the Memory Stick and the Memory Stick Duo Adaptor that comes with the phone. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 2:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 2:14 AM PST - 10 comments
Excess Foam
Why does beer foam more than usual when poured into a Styrofoam cup? [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk at 12:40 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by BitterOldPunk at 12:40 AM PST - 8 comments
February 11
Help me achieve an audio effect.
Audio Filter: I want to achieve an effect but don't know how. Is there a term for this / easy way to do it? [more inside]
How do I pay taxes on severance package?
I was just laid off and luckily received a severance package. What do I do about paying tax on it? [more inside]
...she loves me not.
My wife wants to divorce me. Should I just give in? [more inside]
Experience with canadaescrowservices.com?
Someone is selling a car via an escrow service, Canada Escrow Services... [more inside]
posted by knave at 10:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by knave at 10:23 PM PST - 16 comments
I need blank boxes!
Where can I get a small number of blank retail software boxes? [more inside]
posted by symphonik at 9:55 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by symphonik at 9:55 PM PST - 7 comments
Best version of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana?
Best version of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana? The headline pretty much says it all. What's the best version and why do you think it's the best one? I'm looking for the classical version, not any of the techno or remixed versions, and when I say "best", I mean the best performance/conductor/orchestra that's hopefully available on cd. For what it's worth, I've only heard a few versions, but I especially liked the version of O Fortuna used in the movie Excalibur. I think it has just the right amount of dramatic flair and I like the slightly faster speed.
People scanning books with their PDAs, what's going on?!
I was at a massive used booksale in Phoenix, Arizona today. I saw at least ten 20-something people with Treos and/or PocketPCs with barcode scanners scanning in tons of books.. it looked like they were doing real-time queries to some server getting book values and stuff like that. Who / what / where is going on? Is this a massive business or is this a new fad that young punks to now ... or what?
posted by cowmix at 8:53 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by cowmix at 8:53 PM PST - 13 comments
Poor dental health of chihuahuas
Would anyone know of a good vet (and pricing) for heavy cleaning and extraction of some teeth for Chihuahuas in the Toronto area? Today I found a molar on the floor...and then the horror which are my Chihuahuas' teeth. Thanks...
posted by strangelove at 6:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by strangelove at 6:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Childrens Songs
Many years ago, WGBH (NPR) in Boston had a Saturday afternoon folk music program. One day they played exerpts from an album by a singer/guitarist who had recorded rude songs that children sing when they think that there are no adults around. Who could this be and what is name of the album?
Name that tune!
While watching the olympics I've seen a few ads with Visa's new slogan, "Life Takes Visa" and I really like the song playing in the background. It seems like a pop/rock song (with a little classical in there too), though it may have been composed specifically for the commercial. So my question: if you've seen the ad, do you know what song that is? (And where I could get it? - hopefully iTunes)
Drain me
Harrowing music. What musical works have left you exhausted and physically drained? [more inside]
Create Collapsible Index
Can I create a collapsible index of hard and soft documents? [more inside]
Learning about electricity, the bright and colorful but not completely dumbed-down way?
I'm looking for a book that teaches electricity well. The Mims book definitely doesn't cut it - I want something more along the lines of "The Way Things Work" in clarity and accessibility, but I still want it to actually teach the underlying math; i.e., I want it to show me the material in pictures and equations. [more inside]
posted by dmd at 5:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dmd at 5:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Upgrading My Athlon System
I received a decent tax refund and I'm thinking about doing a computer upgrade. The last time I rebuilt my system was in 2003. I don't need to be able to play the hottest new FPS (although I do game occasionally), but I want to be able to comfortably run Windows Vista when it's released. Here are my current specs: [more inside]
posted by wintermute2_0 at 5:47 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by wintermute2_0 at 5:47 PM PST - 16 comments
Annoying Mouse Behavior (esp. in Outlook and Quicken)
I have sub-screens and sub-windows (as opposed the main window of a program itself) that are no longer persistent, i.e., they close or minimize whenever I roll the mouse pointer off a button that was used to open that sub-window. The problem is most annoying in Outlook and in Quicken. For example, if I try to create a new appointment in Outlook, I can open the New Appointment screen, and it remains visible, but then to select a Start Time or End Time, I click on the down arrow next to date or time box, a calendar or list of times appears, but the moment the mouse pointer moves off of the box with the down arrow, the menu of choices closes. [more inside]
posted by Carsey at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Carsey at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Do major video game tournaments drug test players?
Do any of the big video game tournaments around the world drug-test players?
posted by mediareport at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mediareport at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Need a tux in London
I need to find a place to rent a tuxedo this week in London. Sub-questions follow... [more inside]
posted by tiamat at 4:13 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by tiamat at 4:13 PM PST - 17 comments
Olive's in the Dancin' Zone
There was a fad dence in the Sixties called The Popeye that was particularly popular in the south, based on a minor hit by the great Enrie K-Doe. Anyone know how to do it? [more inside]
Addiction: Physical vs. Psychological
Is Cocaine physically addictive? I once read that it is psychologically addictive but not physically addictive. While I realize there is a physical, chemical reaction when a user takes the drug, do they ever show signs of phyiscal addiction?
Heroin is physically addictive. Marijuana is psychologically addictive.
I have googled this subject quite a bit but still haven't found any conclusive answer. [more inside]
Shoes pick up pet hair from carpets
Here's a long-shot: About 20 years ago I bought a pair of custom-made mountain-man-ish/mocassin-style boots that I had fitted at a crafts fair in San Diego. They were moose-hide, awful-looking things with metal buttons, and came with a weird flat, textured rubber sole material that the maker said was actually conveyor belting that he cut to fit the boots. The boots were happily but a passing fancy, but the soling stuck in my memory: It was the best damn pet-hair catching substance in my known Universe... WHERE can I find some more? Attached to a stick, it'd make a smashing carpet brush.
posted by dpcoffin at 3:30 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by dpcoffin at 3:30 PM PST - 11 comments
Central Boiler, Dry Air
How can I keep my apartment humid with the window open? [more inside]
posted by condour75 at 3:28 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by condour75 at 3:28 PM PST - 20 comments
Wholesale Flour in Washington DC
I would like to buy a 25-50 lb sack of flour in NWDC. The only place I can think of is Costco in Tenleytown, and I'm not a member. I'm limited to metro-accessible areas. Bonus points if it's unbleached white or whole wheat.
posted by The White Hat at 2:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by The White Hat at 2:33 PM PST - 10 comments
How to make a break in a long term relationship work?
My fiancee and I are taking a break after four years, how do I best make this break work? [more inside]
Help me waste money.
FancyPantsFilter: What kind of stupidly expensive jeans should I buy? [more inside]
posted by dersins at 2:26 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by dersins at 2:26 PM PST - 25 comments
Best way to let a knife wound (cut) heal?
I cut my left index finger something fierce with a very sharp serrated knife. What's the best thing to do to help it heal fast and well? [more inside]
posted by dobbs at 1:42 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by dobbs at 1:42 PM PST - 17 comments
Bubbly NYC
Should we buy champagne in Duty Free or in NYC? [more inside]
cool stilts from commercial
In the beginning of this ad for Zurich Insurance (link is to an MPG video) there is a kid running on these interesting stilts. [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly at 1:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by TeamBilly at 1:03 PM PST - 6 comments
ICQ Botherers
Having lain dormant for years, my old (seven digit!) ICQ account has, this weekend, suddenly become a magnet for random botherers. How do I make them go away? [more inside]
Problems transferring files to USB drives & SD cards.
How do I get my Win98 PC to recognize USB drives & SD cards as additional drives, so I can transfer files to them from my hard drive? [more inside]
iFramed for a crime I didn't commit
I'm trying to get iFrames, anchors and hyperlinks to play nice together. [more inside]
Insurance for a first-time car buyer
When do I need to get insurance for my new car? [more inside]
posted by mbrubeck at 9:37 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by mbrubeck at 9:37 AM PST - 18 comments
Command Line Video Editing?
I'm looking for a tool which will allow me to cut MPEG2's from the command line (or programmatically otherwise). Either Windows or Linux/BSD. I've looked through a bunch of programs found via Google, but none seem to work without their GUI's.
Bonus if the MPEG2 streams are cut at the GOP marker or if it re-encodes the GOP's at the cuts. Otherwise it'll get messy. Free is preferred, but pay would be fine too as long as it works.
posted by voidcontext at 9:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by voidcontext at 9:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Nordic Combined
Olympic Nordic Combined skiing is male-only. Isn't this against the Olympic Charter? Do women want to compete? Is the sport being promoted to women? What would happen if a woman applied to compete?
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 9:13 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Protocols of the Elders of Awesome at 9:13 AM PST - 9 comments
Do you have nothing better to do?
Don't get me wrong, i love the distractions and the asking that sites like this and the metafilter allow, but if i had to choose somewhere that is truly a killer online destination, that i would fight for like my own neographical country, i would be classed a conscientious objectors. What would you fight for? [more inside]
posted by ugrndhg at 8:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ugrndhg at 8:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Why does my car stereo hate me?
I am loaning my never used 1995 Altima to a friend whos car was stolen, however, whenever she turns it on, the clock on the radio and all the pre-set stations disappear!
The radio plays fine, just won't keep the data.
Any ideas?
posted by keep it tight at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by keep it tight at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
Wacom Tablet install help
I have an older Wacom 4x5 USB that used to work on my old Win98, but I cannot load it on my new XP Pro laptop...Ideas? [more inside]
posted by lobstah at 7:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by lobstah at 7:48 AM PST - 3 comments
babyfilter: Help me find a high quality baby monitor
babyfilter: Help me find a high quality baby monitor. I live in a Manhattan apartment building which has proven to be a very challenging environment for wireless reception. We have plaster-over-lath wall construction which blocks many signals. The apartment is long (over 150' from the master bedroom to the baby's bedroom). There is plenty of RF interference from nearby apartments and the city environment. [more inside]
Walking on to ferries at Dover
Can you walk on to a ferry at Dover? And about how much might it cost? [more inside]
Problem with mouse click
My problem is killing me, When ever I click once it automatically double clicks. I have uninstalled my mouse programs and installed the latest firmware/drivers. I have looked in the mouse properties and also checked for virus's and spyware.
The mouse Im using is the Razer Copperhead. It was working fine before.
posted by spinko at 2:59 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by spinko at 2:59 AM PST - 18 comments
Is "A Winter's Tale" (by Mark Helprin) available on Audio Book?
I have physical handicaps which prevent me from actual eye-to-book reading. I desperately want to read A Winter's Tale, but I can't find it anywhere on Audiobook. My question is: Is it available anywhere, and if so, where?
need a web-based video player
i've been using wimpy video player in one of my websites for the past few months, but i'm looking for other options. [more inside]
Stop desktop search engine from indexing contents?
Is there a way to tell those fancy desktop search engines like Google or Copernic, to NOT index the contents of any file on my PC? [more inside]
Haunted by a song in a goddamn Coke ad
Recently movie theaters 'round here were showing a Coke ad that had some interesting music. The ad was a series of stills telling a story of someone going back in time and giving [the hated product] to various people, running out, pissing off Genghis Khan, etc. The music wasn't in English, sounded Eastern European to my ignorant ears. It had a male voice and a sort of swinging sound. They don't seem to be playing this ad anymore here. What was the music?
posted by fleacircus at 12:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by fleacircus at 12:12 AM PST - 8 comments
February 10
Need remote editor
What's a good Windows app for remotely editing files on my hosted server? Currently my method is to hand-code HTML in Notepad then use a custom batch script to FTP it to the server, or to telnet and use pico. Obviously this is horrifically tedious. I'm ready to come out of the 1990s. What's a good, nonbloat Windows app that will help me? Something that will maintain the content locally and upload changed files is be a bonus. Frontpage is bloat and way overkill.
Is this gibberish?
Is this song [direct MP3 link] gibberish? It's the opening track from the PS2 game "La Pucelle: Tactics". [more inside]
TB + MJ?
A friend of mine got diagnosed with tuberculosis. The medication is making her fill ill all the time. Will marijuana help? [more inside]
Where can I find free online streams of movies?
Where can I find free online streams of movies? (besides archive.org) [more inside]
Recovering from sleep deprivation?
What's the best way to recover from sleep deprivation? I'm a 28 y/o guy and I've had three consecutive nights of 5 to 5 1/2 hours sleep (not by my choosing -- busy period at work). Naturally, I'm exhausted by now. [more inside]
Angry consumer: How to respond (besides cancelling my subscription)?
I subscribe to the Boston Globe newspaper, which recently accidentally distributed credit card and bank routing info printouts with newspaper bundles. I am angry about this carelessness and want to respond somehow, but I selfishly really enjoy the paper and do not want to cancel my subscription. What are other good ways of responding? Sharp-tongued letters (to whom?), etc?
I am trying to identify two songs.
MusicFilter: I am trying to identify two songs. Both are included in this 11.2 MB MP3 (at about 05:14 there's a three second gap between the tracks). Oh yeah you might not want to click if you dislike electronic music. [more inside]
posted by sjvilla79 at 8:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sjvilla79 at 8:32 PM PST - 7 comments
Books about the systems behind banking
Are there books that explain, in great detail, the systems that clear trades (equities and options) on the markets and shuffle funds among banks in the U.S.? [more inside]
How to give my blonde husband a mohawk?
How to give my blonde husband a mohawk? I have clippers (and i know how to use them), scissors, hair wax (for stiffening, not removal) and some violet temporary hair colour. What's the simplest way to keep the mohawk even, both in length and width? Also the best way to dye only the mohawk. [more inside]
posted by b33j at 7:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by b33j at 7:57 PM PST - 12 comments
TiVoing the Olympics
What's the best strategy for TiVoing the Olympics? [more inside]
Scarface my ride
Where can I can some sweet wallpaper like this? [more inside]
posted by ibeji at 6:28 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ibeji at 6:28 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there a desktop search engine that can index the contents of audio files for fast searching?
Now that we have desktop search engine that can index contents of text files in a computer, how about a software that can index the contents of audio files (e.g. speeches , teleclasses, voice mails) ?
Anybody making it or even selling it?
Please enlighten.
Thank you very much.
Unknown Backup Format - Just a README file.
I'm trying to access some old backup CDs and can't remember what backup program I used to create them. The only thing Windows can see on the CDs is a README.txt file that says: "This disc is a backup CD. Except for this file the contents of this disc must be accessed using your backup software." The rest of the data is invisible and presumably in a proprietary backup format. I followed this advice to no avail. Anybody know what backup program I used back then?
Corian sinks
We have corian countertops in our kitchen. The sink, which I think is made of enamel, seems as if it's part of the countertop. I hate the sink. Does replacing the sink mean replacing the whole countertop?
Can I Make (Age) Sharp Cheese In MY Fridge?
It seems that sticking cheese in the freezer would stop the ageing process, but what about keeping it in the fridge. Could I buy medium cheddar, and stick it in the fridge for a year before opening it? Anyone tried this, any mold or other problems with eating year old but unopened cheese?
What is the name of this movie?
What is the name of this movie? I believe it was made before 1981. The plot goes a little something like this: [more inside]
Self-help?
Self-help books- helpful or hogwash? (more inside) [more inside]
I'd like a Breedster invite. Anyone have one to give?
I'm also wondering about any other cool social networks that are not commonly known, to which I may gain membership to.
Thank you.
posted by rinkjustice at 4:15 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 4:15 PM PST - 17 comments
How/why did they do that?
Where can I find discussion/analysis of music videos? [more inside]
posted by d-no at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by d-no at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Implementing Virtual Reference Desk on a closed LAN
I want to start a virtual reference desk at my library. [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 2:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 2:05 PM PST - 3 comments
Carriage Returns in Excel
It's not how I'd choose to spend my Friday evening, but for the last few hours, I've been trying to replace carriage returns that have turned up in an Access and Excel file, and drawing a blank. [more inside]
posted by godawful at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by godawful at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
A raw-IP/HTTP source for real-time option quotes?
I'm looking for a free or paid service that will allow me to connect to a TCP/IP port and request real-time option and stock quotes. [more inside]
posted by tkolar at 1:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by tkolar at 1:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Do you love your L.A. tailor?
Can anyone recommend a skilled, reasonably-priced tailor in Los Angeles (preferably on the westside)? Mostly I'm looking for someone who can do some significant suit alterations and occasionally make an outfit from scratch if I provide the material and pattern. I really like the seamstress at my dry cleaners and am happy to have her hem skirts and pants when needed, but I'm looking for someone to do some more advanced work. Any ideas? Thanks!
TV antenna towers
Where do you get those little 30-foot TV towers, that look kind of like this? They're all over the place out here in rural Texas, but I don't have any idea where people get them. They can't be ham radio towers, as I've bought those before and they run close to $1000. I just want something to get my weather station wind sensors up over the tops of the pine trees.
Help Me Find My Nuts
Please help me find more of this yummy food. [more inside]
Why does Firefox ignore my hosts file
Can anyone help me figure out why Firefox is ignoring my HOSTS file when I use a proxy server? Win XP/Firefox 1.5 [more inside]
Name that black hole film
Please help me find the name of a weird educational science film I watched in high school. It was about the Big Bang and astrophysics. The action took place aboard a set that was supposed to be some kind of space station, where about three people discussed these issues. At the end, everyone got sucked into a black hole and the film ended abruptly.
Advice for clearing literary clutter
Suggest practical and creative systems for reducing the number of books I own (rather long exposition inside). [more inside]
posted by matildaben at 11:27 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by matildaben at 11:27 AM PST - 28 comments
Is this online job a scam?
Does anyone have any experience with a company called Entertainment Media Consultants, Ltd.? I answered a craigslist ad for an online job from them and something about it is starting to bug me. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 10:16 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by mygothlaundry at 10:16 AM PST - 21 comments
Monsieur Mangetout, Where Are You
I'd like to write an article about frenchman Michel Lotito, a.k.a. Monsieur Mangetout, a.k.a. the guy who got into the Guinness Book Of World Records By Eating A Bicycle. Better yet, I'd like to interview him. But I can't seem to find any contact information for him on the web -- in fact, I can find very few articles about him at all, aside from his Wikipedia entry and a bazillion nearly identically-worded factoids on assorted "zany facts!!' webpages. You'd think a professional entertainer would provide an easy method for getting in touch, but, if he has, I'm unable to find it. How do I go about finding an email address for celebrity from Grenoble, France?
posted by Shadowkeeper at 10:12 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Shadowkeeper at 10:12 AM PST - 11 comments
Jpop in LA
I'm passing through LA next week, and would like to indulge my jpop/jrock habit. Any recommendations for downtown music stores? I'll be at 2nd/Olive, near the Civic Center. I'm interested in CDs and t shirts; not interested in anime or games. Arigato gozaimasu!
Best Fruit Peeler
I'm eating a lot of fresh fruit lately. Which peelers/tools do you particularly find a cut above?
Looking for work in all the wrong places (LA->NYC Move)
So I have a friend, okay my boyfriend, who I convinced to move to NYC from LA. Problem is, he left a job in media post-production technology for, well, me and nothing. Now we don't quite know where to even start looking for places that would find his skills useful in NYC. The movie and TV industry seem to all be based elsewhere. Can the Hivemind help? [more inside]
Hardware costs for high-traffic internet site
I have to figure out potential hardware costs for a heavy-traffic website. Rich Flash movies (static content) but with some db queries (user information, scores, etc). More inside... [more inside]
Could I Get Sued for Talking?
So I've just walked away from a job I'd held for four years where they cheated me out of my earned commissions and now I'm left wondering what sort of danger I would be exposing myself to if I blogged the company and the people involved? I.e. naming names. [more inside]
Network tech support brain-twister
Riddle me this: there are two Windows XP computers (desktop and laptop) on the same Internet connection, behind the same router, connecting wirelessly to it. The laptop often (but not every time) takes a really long time (30 seconds+) to send email and connect to certain websites. The desktop never has this problem. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by frenetic at 8:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by frenetic at 8:02 AM PST - 10 comments
(Am I) good enough for government work?
Who writes all those pages and pages of text that the US government generates? More to the point, might someone pay me to write some of them? [more inside]
Looking for Non-sappy poems about grandmothers
I have been tasked with reciting a poem at my grandmother's 75th birthday celebration? Any suggestions [more inside]
posted by Julnyes at 7:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Julnyes at 7:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me locate this Afro-Futurism video...
Years ago at school, I remember a video on Afro-Futurism. More than one instructor screened the video for my classes, so I've seen it a handful of times - but I can't remember the title, or where I can find it. I'm 90% sure it featured Kodwo Eshun extensively, as a "time traveler" who was researching the roots of Afro-Futurism and technology. It was focusing on music, mostly. [more inside]
posted by itchi23 at 6:29 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by itchi23 at 6:29 AM PST - 7 comments
Patching an air mattress leak
I have a toddler-sized air mattress for my kiddo, and it's got a slow leak. How the heck do I find the leak? [more inside]
Acai tea
I love Paris in the springtime ...
EurostarFilter: Is it worth taking a day trip to Paris? [more inside]
posted by essexjan at 5:19 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by essexjan at 5:19 AM PST - 18 comments
The un-phonetic alphabet
Help me construct an "un-phonetic alphabet". [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 4:48 AM PST - 94 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 4:48 AM PST - 94 comments
Dithering full-colour images down to monochrome bitmaps
Dithering full-colour images down to monochrome bitmaps? [more inside]
posted by ed\26h at 4:35 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ed\26h at 4:35 AM PST - 10 comments
Valentines Day Dinner
DallasValentineDinnerFilter: I need suggestions for a romantic place to take my wife to dinner on Valentines Day. It needs to be in the Dallas/Ft.Worth Metroplex. I know there are plenty places im just having a major brain fart. Thanks!
Need a good custom idea for a Valentines party
A friend (though not someone I know very well) is having a valentines party... she is encouraging people to dress up... what should I go as? [more inside]
posted by crewshell at 3:37 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by crewshell at 3:37 AM PST - 12 comments
What does Venezuela do with that of its oil money that it's not currently spending?
The Chavez government is doing a lot of direct investment in the people of Venezuela, but it can't be spending all the money at once: I am wondering if it has a fund similar to the Petroleum Fund of Norway - any kind of fund saving up some of the oil money? Particularly interested if they have a fund that invests some of the money in the stock market, as the Norway's fund does. Bonus questions inside. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:55 AM PST - 6 comments
What German valentines traditions are there?
I'm currently in a long distance relationship with a beautiful German woman (hooray). However, with Valentines day coming up is there anything I need to know? [more inside]
posted by prentiz at 1:55 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by prentiz at 1:55 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm not a hater, I just flush a lot.
Erm... I have an issue with some "residue" in the toilet bowl after flushing. I'm looking for insight as to why it's happening, and how other people deal with it. [more inside]
posted by FortyT-wo at 12:26 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by FortyT-wo at 12:26 AM PST - 25 comments
February 9
I am looking for Euro-Trance Music Videos. Are there any good sources, possibly torrents?
I am building a collection of music videos and currently, I have about 100 or so videos that range from rock to metal and etc, however, I am in desperate need for Euro-Trance videos in .mpg format from the likes of names such as
Groove Coverage, Tomcraft, Tiesto, Ferry Corsten, and etc. Does anyone know if there are any download/torrent sites deticated to this genre? Thanks in advance.
Popmouse replacement?
Does anyone know of any software like the old Windows utility "Popmouse"? [more inside]
Board/Cardgames for kids!
I gotta young teen who, sad to say, isn't a great strategist and so on. Consequently, he gets his ass kicked in most every competitive-style board or card game. Got any recommendations on great cooperative-style games?
how do i convert from film to digital each step of the way?
i am a photo student/aspiring photographer attempting to convert to digital. i have several questions:
*what is the best dSLR out there today for under $2000?
*what is the best way to get my film negatives converted to digital files?
**is it worth it to buy a good scanner? which kinds are recommended?
**or is it better to pay to have them scanned? which companies are recommended?
*for gallery quality prints what are the best printing options? website, store, or buy printer?
*what is the best photo management software for macs besides iphoto?
posted by slowtree at 9:08 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by slowtree at 9:08 PM PST - 23 comments
Any suggestions for a good/affordable international summer program for a current college student?
Anyone know of any good international summer programs for current college students that are both affordable and well respected? [more inside]
Password Retreival
So my wife brought home her little laptop from work and wants to use her wireless connect to our home wireless. No problem, her rig recognizes the network, BUT I FORGOT MY PASSWORD! Please help!!! [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 7:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by snsranch at 7:27 PM PST - 10 comments
Cell phones, changing carriers, number portability and other considerations
Cell phones, changing carriers, number portability and other considerations. [more inside]
Where to watch the Olympics online?
What are the options, if any, for live video of the Winter Olympics online in the US? Having been able to watch CBC in 2002, I was spoiled, but this year it's back to NBC only. Worse, with the games in Europe this year, they will be showing everything that matters spliced into bite-size melodramatic bits, in between interminable ads and features, six hours after it actually happens. So, any options, licit or illicit?
post-baroque cycle reading
I've read everything by Neal Stephenson (and other cyberpunk authors) and most recently finished the baroque cycle. I am looking for recommendations for interesting historical fiction that has that same sort of feel--convoluted, anachronistic, sprawling, adventuresome, but not too adolescent. I need to leave science fiction for a while and need some direction. Thank you!
What is the adult version of "Let's be friends"?
What's the adult version of "Let's be friends"? [more inside]
posted by questionmark at 5:37 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by questionmark at 5:37 PM PST - 33 comments
WebsiteFilter: help me find a good interactive product comparison site/tool.
I'm looking for your favorite web site(s) that let you compare 2 products - actually, any 2 anything... [more inside]
Who is sharing a web server?
Is there an easy way to find out which domain names are using the same shared hosting server? Ideally, there is a web site or free download (OS X preferred) that can tell me which domain names resolve to a particular ip address. I've fooled around with most of the functions on samspade.org and haven't seen one that does this.
posted by i love cheese at 4:54 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by i love cheese at 4:54 PM PST - 11 comments
Has anyone here been involved with organizing a bank?
Banker/InvestorFilter: I'm looking to start a new NJ de novo bank, and need someone that has been involved in such a project... [more inside]
Stringing a guitar properly
Help me clear up all the guitar stringing advice I've received. Should you remove all the strings from your guitar and then add the new ones, or change the strings one-by-one? [more inside]
which headlamp?
which headlamp? any suggestions? seems like having a few of these could come in handy.
which is best for the price?
What religion, cult or group is this?
Who are these women with long hair and headscarves, who always wear red or blue? [more inside]
posted by andraste at 4:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by andraste at 4:16 PM PST - 12 comments
Travel from Toronto to Dortmund, Germany
How can I get from Toronto to Dortmund, Germany in as little time and for as little money as possible? [more inside]
Let's make a comprehensive list of good business books/magazines
Reading/BusinessFilter: I've started reading some business books that I found on the PMBA reading list and I'm intrigued. I was wondering if any of you had any suggestions expanding on this list, whether it be business books or business magazines. [more inside]
Where can I find popular pantone and hexadecimal colors?
Where can I find out what pantone and hexadecimal colors are for popular things? [more inside]
MovieFilter
I am looking for movies with only a few main characters and little to no secondary characters. The main characters talk alot about philosophy, or politics or love or something, anything interesting really. (more inside). This type of movie often takes place in a deserted locale for much of the film... a few people get lost on a camping trip, or stranded on an island, or they share a jail cell together.. [more inside]
Crazy SexBot Women Who Kill
I'm trying to figure out what this murderous-fembot movie was. [more inside]
wi-fi
I sometimes have networks show up on my iBook's wi-fi indicator, and then I can seemingly 'join' those networks without entering a password. But then I open my browser and it won't call anything up. Are these phantom networks? Or do I need to play around with the settings?
Similarly, I get 'computer to computer networks' that show up all the time, and those never enable web surfing. Is there some way to jump on those? What's the use of a network if you can't use it, after all?
Induced labor without tears?
I wanted an unmedicated birth, but at 41 weeks and counting I've agreed to schedule an induction. How can I make the best of a less-than-ideal situation? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead at 2:50 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by libraryhead at 2:50 PM PST - 25 comments
ghost writing corporate blogs
Ghost-writing multiple corporate blogs for a living. Is it feasible? Do companies all want exclusive rights to the content -- thereby removing the option of leveraging the same content on multiple blogs? (I'm aware there are clearinghouses that will market your blogging, but I'm not talking about that type of piecemeal work.) Any bloggers out there who are employed by multiple corporations?
posted by nancoix at 2:29 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by nancoix at 2:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Common/uncommon birthdays.
When is the most common birthday? What about the least common? [more inside]
How do I deal with the guy who wants a kickback?
I have a potential customer that has made it clear that he wants a kickback. How should i deal with this situation? [more inside]
posted by freq at 2:15 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by freq at 2:15 PM PST - 17 comments
Why does my kitten suck at life?
Why can't our 4 month old kitten use the litterbox without getting poo all over himself? [more inside]
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 1:51 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 1:51 PM PST - 18 comments
I want to learn setting up and maintaining a Linux server.
I want to learn setting up and maintaining a Linux server. [more inside]
Help me, I've Broken Out
Two part question: I have a breakout, what is the best treatment? Why doesn't GNC sell me what I want? [more inside]
difference between wheat and whole wheat
Lots of time when you read labels some of them say "whole wheat" or "wheat" or "white whole wheat." I read about it in a book about stone ground and steel ground, but was still confused. Can anyone explain the difference and also the difference in nutritional value?
posted by Andrea2880 at 12:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Andrea2880 at 12:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Is this Normnany accommodation familiar to anyone?
Accommodation in Normandy: St Martin Des Besaces. Anyone on MeFi ever stayed at La Fermette or Le Petit Manoir? [more inside]
Pilate my Body
Please recommend a good Pilates book with a focus on mat exercises. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
What created that file?
Converting asf to mp3
I need a free program to convert asf audio files to mp3. Google provides plenty of programs, but they all require payment to convert the entire file.
Shortest route LGB-Hollywood?
I'm trying to figure out the fastest route from Long Beach airport to Hollywood. I don't trust the answers that MapQuest and friends come up with. [more inside]
Where did the Quizno apostrophe and plural go?
Why is Quiznos Sub the official name of the sandwich shop and not Quizno's Subs? [more inside]
Desperately seeking female British flick title
Movie trivia - killer! Trying to recall a 1960s-ish (?) movie about a knock-out female British hair dresser who decides to improve herself and take continuing-ed university classes - very toff university, very toff professor (possibly Donald Sutherland or Peter O'Toole - except I can't seem to find anything similar on their IMDB career lists). Very along the lines of 'To Sir With Love,' (shot similar also) but focusing on the female's growth from bleached blonde bimbo to an academic over-achiever. Arg, this is killing me. Anyone remember this flick?
posted by eatdonuts at 10:48 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by eatdonuts at 10:48 AM PST - 10 comments
Who the heck did I send that to??
Outlook Express: Is there an easy way to open a message in my Sent Messages folder and see who I sent the message to as a BCC? [more inside]
Nuremburg WTF?
I was in Nuremburg, Germany a few years ago and saw a bizarre piece of public art that puzzled me and the Internets has let me down. It is a giant rabid looking rat-like creature (made of copper?) that appears to be going on a rampage. It was located prominently near a castle in the walled city. Can anybody tell me what this horrific sculpture is all about?
Power tip for NEC monitors.
Does anyone know what power tip adapter an NEC monitor would take? [more inside]
Ambient/chill artist search:
Ambient/chill artist search: a band with a green album cover, 4 letters, 2 middle letters are "oo"(I think). Heard them here, emailed the dj, no reply. Must. write. them down. Longshot, but that's all I have to go on. :/
posted by yoga at 10:38 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by yoga at 10:38 AM PST - 23 comments
Hellhounds on my trail
Trying to find the spelling for an Irish phrase which means something like "wet-black hounds from the abyss." [more inside]
what do i do with this car with no title?
what do i do with this car with no title? [more inside]
posted by BSummers at 9:50 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by BSummers at 9:50 AM PST - 30 comments
looking for old website with little gifs of antique wallpaper
does anyone know of a site similar to the "damask wallpaper gallery?" [more inside]
Can I buy Peach Juice in the UK?
I went to Berlin last week and found the wonder of concentrated Peach Juice. Where oh where can I buy this in the UK? [more inside]
How to create vertical reports in Cognos Impromptu?
I'm working on some reports in Cognos' Impromptu and I'm trying to figure out how to create a vertical report. Is this possible? [more inside]
Is there a regexp for Excel?
ExcelFilter: How do I convert a column of names formatted Smith, John into John Smith. Feasible?
posted by furtive at 8:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by furtive at 8:49 AM PST - 8 comments
what are you up to?
What kind of stuff are you planning to do in 2006? After finding out about lebowskifest I am convinced that there are some seriously cool things I don't even know that I don't know about. [more inside]
Back from Bolivia with no passport?
My Dad, a British Citizen, is currently in Bolivia and has had his passport stolen. How do we get him home? [more inside]
What online stores that deliver to Canada sell simple black kufi hats?
What online stores that deliver to Canada sell simple black kufi hats (like these) ?
posted by Jairus at 7:06 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by Jairus at 7:06 AM PST - 1 comment
اللغة العربية-filter
I'm about halfway through my first year of college-level Modern Standard Arabic, and would love it if someone experienced in Arabic instruction/linguistics in general could make some suggestions for materials with which I can supplement my textbook. Bonus question if you live in or around Chicago! Look inside! [more inside]
posted by pullayup at 7:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pullayup at 7:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Getting password from Firefox to Safari?
How do I get a password out of Firefox and into Safari without some crazy encryption skills? [more inside]
posted by trey at 6:58 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by trey at 6:58 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I prevent/remove cigar odor?
How do I remove cigar odor? How do I minimize it in the first place? [more inside]
Luxury apartment finding service Paris?
ParisFi: Looking for an apartment finder service to find me a high-end place in central Paris this spring (2 weeks). Its a gift for elderly relatives and I don't have time or expertise enough to do it myself and its got to be a special place. [more inside]
posted by johoney at 6:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by johoney at 6:34 AM PST - 5 comments
MYSPACE SPOOFING ON LAN
Can I redirect a request for a website to another website? E.G. On our LAN: user types www.myspace.com, user goes to another FAKE myspace.com with alternate content urging employee to work instead of flirt. [more inside]
Dual Wifi's
Wedding arrangements in Chicago
The wonderful, fantastic, exhilarating news is that we're getting married in Chicago in June. The less-good news is that we live in different cities, neither of which is anywhere near Chicago. So we could use a little help putting together the pieces, like florists, photographers, DJs, and oh yeah someone to actually do the marrying. And we've like got four months to do it in. [more inside]
posted by gleuschk at 4:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gleuschk at 4:28 AM PST - 11 comments
We're big in our home country filter - I'm looking for bands that are famous back home, but not well known internationally.
We're big in our home country filter - I'm looking for bands that are famous back home, but not well known internationally. [more inside]
Organic fruit & veggie delivery in London
I can't always make it to my local farmers' market, and I'd love to arrange regular weekly deliveries of organic fruits and vegetables. I'm in London (NW3). Google turns up a ton of possibilities but I'd prefer personal recommendations. Any suggestions? If anybody has suggestions for delivery of organic meat, eggs, or dairy products, in addition to fruit and veg, I'd be interested in those, too.
What should I do with my life to build a career in international ICT development?
Career help needed - both short term and long term for an individual with a mixed background: international relations, IT support, and education that wants to get into international ICT content/project development. Two part question. [more inside]
Help with Anonymous Amazon Shopping
Help me do anonymous shopping at Amazon.com with funds from my paypal account. [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 3:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 3:59 AM PST - 11 comments
Strange problem with my gums
DentistFilter: Help me identify something strange in my mouth [more inside]
Traveling to Taipei, Taiwan.
TravelFilter: Taipei, Taiwan. [more inside]
Where to get bulk chalk paint?
A friend wants to do some sidewalk-type stencils with wash-away chalk paint. I've found this.. but it's rather lacking in color selection and quantity. Know where I can get this sort of thing in more colors and/or bulk?
I need help unbloating an external drive
Tag&Rename bloated my external drive and now I can't access the drive. Is there an easier/faster way to get my files off the drive? [more inside]
February 8
Is the data on my SATA drive recoverable?
Is there any hope for my dying/dead Serial ATA drive? [more inside]
Can I go to Bonnaroo and not smell like I'm at Bonnaroo?
BonnarooFilter: Planning on attending for the first time this year, and am looking for some first hand accounts of what it's like and how to prepare. [more inside]
How long is too long when working abroad?
Is working abroad (a.k.a. figuring out what I want to do for the rest of my life) for a few years helpful or hurtful when I come back to the States? [more inside]
Identify this noise.
International Baccalareate Oranization
Can anyone tell me experiences or firsthand knowledge regarding elementary schools that use the International Baccalaureate Organization curriculum? [more inside]
head-cocking for understanding
Why is it that we tilt or cock our heads when we are trying to comprehend something? [more inside]
Which anti-depressant is least likely to cause weight gain?
I've been taking Lamictal (150 mgs) and Welbutrin (100 mgs) for over a year. About eight months or so ago, I started taking Celexa (10 mgs) as well. Since taking the Celexa, I've gained over ten pounds, this after staying at the same weight for over three years. I'm still going to the gym six days a week and my diet hasn't significantly changed. The next time I see my doctor, I'd like to suggest he take me off the Celexa and put me on a different anti-depressant. Can anyone tell me which anti-depressant is least likely to cause weight gain?
Realistic risks of disease from visiting a sex worker?
Realistic risks of disease from visiting a sex worker? [more inside]
Feel like I "ruined" my body for ever.
In a nutshell, I'm trying (healthily and so far very successfully) to lose a lot of weight (around 70lbs). and I keep wondering about how my body is going to change, and whether I'll ever like how I look... [more inside]
Free lit?
I've recently discovered Cory Doctorow's novels free for download. Are there other authors/sites where I can find free contemporary literary works? [more inside]
hey, wanna go out? [silence]
Questions about rejection via non-confrontational means... [more inside]
Free Promo Website for Unsigned Band
Anyone know of any websites created to promote unsigned/unknown bands? Something preformatted where you can display a few pictures, a schedule of upcoming gigs, maybe a paypal link to sell your CD, etc. Hopefully with your own link (i.e. http://website.com/myband that can be printed on flyers, etc. Free is always great, very low cost is okay. I'm trying to help a local wedding/bar band that is NOT net-savvy or flush with cash.
traithlon training advice
I've just signed up for a triathlon. I've got a long time to train, but I'm already more or less freaking out. I'm seeking information on beginning training programs and gear. Any advice you've got would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by emptyage at 6:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by emptyage at 6:54 PM PST - 19 comments
whotspot, hot or not ?
I'm looking for a side / home based business. I've been toying with the idea of seling WIFI access to retailers and other establishments and came across WHOTSPOT. I'm intrigued by their turnkey solutions and low startup costs. Does anyone here have any experience with them or knowledge of their operation ?
Quickbooks Pro Export Question?
Does anyone know how to get QuickBooks-pro to spit out a form that looks like this? Or has all the elements of this?
Caltrans doesn’t care what order, it all just needs to be there. Is there an add-on to QuickBooks for Certified Payroll. (Already tried Sunburst: It sucks). Bonus points for low cost solution (blew my wad on the Sunburst fiasco.)
How do I keep pandemonium from breaking loose in my chess class?
I've just started teaching chess to a group of eight 8-year olds. For the first 40 minutes or so this usually goes swimmingly, but then pandemonium breaks loose. Can you suggest any tactics or tricks to keep their attention on chess and not on antagonizing each other? [more inside]
workflow for InDesign -- K4
Help me understand K4, the workflow engine for Adobe InDesign. How tightly integrated is it with the Adobe suite? Is it the best/only choice for that phase of content management, or does it provide just the basic CM functionality (library services, versioning, etc.) found in any enterprise CMS worth its salt? In other words, how many content management systems does it take to run a (mid-sized) publishing company?
How much should I charge for computer repair.
How much should I charge per hour as a computer repair person? How much should I charge to set up a website for someone? [more inside]
18 hours in new haven
I'll be in New Haven, CT all on my lonesome from approximately 3:00pm on a Friday until roughly noon on a Saturday. Suggestions for a good dinner or breakfast? Maybe a coffee shop with free wi-fi? [more inside]
Using WordPress as a CMS for non-blog sites.
I'd like to use WordPress as a CMS for non-blogging sites, but I can't seem to break out of the blog structure. Help, tips, and/or examples needed. [more inside]
Finding ex-military personnel
How do I find a long-lost friend who served in the military? Is this like looking for a needle in a haystack? [more inside]
Is there any culture in Phoenix?
Through circumstances semi-within and semi-without of my control, I may find myself moving to Phoenix, AZ soon. Am I gonna hate it? Alt-culture / mass transit / theatre . . . . do these things exist in Phoenix? [more inside]
We're going to air, please turn down your radio
Phoning a live radio show while you have your radio on causes some problems. [more inside]
posted by tellurian at 2:52 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by tellurian at 2:52 PM PST - 11 comments
Best restaurant in Montreal Chinatown?
What's the best/your favourite restaurant in Montreal's Chinatown?
What is the purpose of releasing movies on high-definition dvds when they are too old to have been shot in HD?
What is the purpose of releasing movies on high-definition dvds when they are too old to have been shot in HD?
1st anniversary
Unique 1st anniversary destinations in the Pacific Northwest? [more inside]
Looking for reputable flower merchant.
So, it's almost Valentine's Day, and I'm in need of some help, vis a vis flowers. I need to send some flowers to a beautiful woman in another city and I need suggestions for a reputable dealer of flower power. The city in question is Vancouver, so I suppose if someone had intimate knowledge of the city they could recommend a specific place there, but otherwise an online store that you've used before (with good results) would suffice.
posted by The God Complex at 2:20 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by The God Complex at 2:20 PM PST - 21 comments
Homepage Randomizer
Im looking for a program/extension that will allow me to set 4 or 5 different homepages. I would like to rotate them randomly so my homepage is always a surpirse. Any ideas?
Can you help set up our wifi?
Wi-fi for small businesses 101. What is the best solution for providing our cafe customers wi-fi? [more inside]
posted by brautigan at 1:29 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by brautigan at 1:29 PM PST - 24 comments
Books and Birds
Why are there so many book publishers that have birds in their names or their logos? Is there a historical explanation? Is there any explanation? [more inside]
posted by bubukaba at 1:26 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by bubukaba at 1:26 PM PST - 24 comments
Paying Rent
I live with my roommate, at first we came to an agreement that I pay two hundred dollars more a month for 2/1. Is this fair? [more inside]
posted by Gabe014 at 1:23 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by Gabe014 at 1:23 PM PST - 41 comments
Can an average citizen get a fingerprint search performed?
Is there anywhere an average citizen in the U.S. can go to get a fingerprint search performed? [more inside]
posted by de void at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by de void at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Hot wings eating contest
I need tips for winning, surviving, and recovering from a hot wings eating contest. [more inside]
posted by exhilaration at 12:27 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by exhilaration at 12:27 PM PST - 28 comments
How evil is the company Revenue Science?
How evil is this ad targeting company "Revenue Science?" Would you want to be on a site that placed one of those cookies? Is it actually the kind of thing that might make ads more interesting? Privacy issues? Any security risks to the average web user? Any similarity or history shared with operations like Gator?
posted by scarabic at 12:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by scarabic at 12:27 PM PST - 4 comments
I was smart, but now I'm just stupid...
Emotional Intelligence - can I regain it? How much damage/habit can be undone? Looking for book recommendations and/or mental exercises. [long inside] [more inside]
posted by twiggy at 12:21 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by twiggy at 12:21 PM PST - 31 comments
How to get my car clean?
My car is really dirty. How do I find somebody to clean it? [more inside]
posted by willbaude at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by willbaude at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Sushi Search London
Sushi in London - please, your hot tips! Yes I did Google but no luck. [more inside]
posted by Wilder at 11:52 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Wilder at 11:52 AM PST - 20 comments
Help me dump my agent
I have a horrible real estate agent. He's acting as our buying agent and, without going into details, we'd like to sever our relationship with him. Unfortunately, we signed an agreement saying that we'd work with him until May 31st.
My question: Is there a form, or legal document, or legally binding language that we can use to cancel our agreement? Or are we stuck?
posted by recurve at 11:47 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by recurve at 11:47 AM PST - 17 comments
How do I become a "think-tanker"?
What is the official name for a think tank type career? How do I get into the field, and where might I look for company that employs tank-thinkers? [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect at 11:35 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ThFullEffect at 11:35 AM PST - 20 comments
Please help me find Immortal - Sons of Northern Darkness digipak (new or used)!!!
Please help me find Immortal - Sons of Northern Darkness digipak (new or used)!!! [more inside]
How many Easter bonnet jokes can a person make?
Attention MeFi smart asses! Here's your chance to make justifiable wisecracks on AskMe. I need an Easter-themed witticism. [more inside]
It's Bread! In a Can!
Has anyone here ever enjoyed canned bread? [more inside]
posted by mzurer at 10:42 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by mzurer at 10:42 AM PST - 38 comments
what juicer is for me
recommend a juicer [more inside]
8th Avenue take-out
Good restaurant for carry-out sandwiches within three blocks of W36th and 8th Ave in New York City. [more inside]
posted by mojohand at 10:14 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mojohand at 10:14 AM PST - 8 comments
My multivitamin makes me feel sick
Help me find a multi-vitamin that doesn't make me sick. [more inside]
posted by fearless_yakov at 9:57 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by fearless_yakov at 9:57 AM PST - 35 comments
2 mice/cursors 1 computer
Has anyone ever added two mice/cursors to one computer? Can I get that on my computer today? [more inside]
posted by ejhdigdug at 9:45 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ejhdigdug at 9:45 AM PST - 20 comments
Restaurant Smackdown
For recent travellers, is the U.S. still a bargain? Specifically, how would you compare the price of eating out in a similarly semi-fancy restaurant in 1) San Francisco, 2) Seattle, 3) London, 4) Paris, 5) New York. Let's peg the baseline cost at about $50/person in San Francisco, excluding wine. [more inside]
I have a problem climaxing while on anti-anxiety meds
Having a problem climaxing while on anti-anxiety meds. Any suggestions? [more inside]
law of dominatrixing?
what's the law surrounding dominatrix businesses? [more inside]
BS in social science?
What, really, in the world can I do with a BS in social science? [more inside]
Thinking including the box
TradeShowContestSuppliesFilter: Hundreds of keys to bring them all...where can I find them? [more inside]
posted by picopebbles at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by picopebbles at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Quiet a squeaky shoe
Is there any way to stop a shoe from squeaking on linoleum? [more inside]
MS Excel Sorting
I've got two columns in MS Excel. They each share 200 numbers. However, one of the columns has an additional 700 numbers. I want the column with 900 sorted in ascending order, with like numbers from the column of 200 beside those in the column of 900. How do I do that?
posted by panoptican at 8:59 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by panoptican at 8:59 AM PST - 18 comments
How can I take online credit card payments without using a third party payment service provider?
How can I take online credit card payments without using a third party payment service provider? [more inside]
posted by Hartster at 8:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Hartster at 8:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Wedding tipping etiquette
Tipping at one's wedding--to whom, how much, and based on what? [more inside]
Unix utility that straightens images?
Is there a Unix command-line utility that automatically straightens images? [more inside]
posted by adrian_h at 8:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by adrian_h at 8:26 AM PST - 6 comments
Help Me Get Married in Alameda County
Can anyone help me find a civil wedding ceremony officiant for my wedding in Alameda County, CA? [more inside]
How can I stick my XM Radio into my car?
How do I stick my XM Roady2 into my car in a removeable sort of way? Velcro does not seem to be working very well... [more inside]
Differences between dubbed and spoken Japanese
Why would there be a difference between the dubbed Japanese translation and the subtitled Japanese translation in the movie 'Cruel Intentions'? [more inside]
rocking my ESL lessons
What songs can you recommend that lend themselves to teaching English? [more inside]
posted by creeky at 8:10 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by creeky at 8:10 AM PST - 18 comments
Trying to make my computer more energy efficient and quiet
Trying to make my computer more energy efficient and quiet: [more inside]
market sizing:it consulting shops
i need help market sizing.
Iam trying to figure out how many small IT shops there are with under 25 people. I was given a quote that there are 50,000 IT service providers with headcounts under 25 that are selling a service, i.e. Managed Service Provider (MSP). The source indicated this number came from Gartner.
Communicationfilter. Worst webmaster ever? Or perhaps that should be Worst. Webmaster. Ever.
Help me control my blood pressure while getting my (young, surprisingly inexperienced) coworker to respond to my requests to improve our company's website. [more inside]
Personal/Professional Site: What to include on it.
JobHuntFilter: I'm currently scoping out lower to mid-level IT jobs in the Nashville area. I have a site setup already with my resume (several different formats). contact info, RSS of my tech articles, and a brief 'who I am' page. Anything else I should put on it? [more inside]
Where's the traffic in Austin?
AustinTrafficFilter - I keep hearing how bad the traffic is in Austin, but I need details! [more inside]
posted by Irontom at 7:19 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Irontom at 7:19 AM PST - 16 comments
When should I replace my lightbulbs?
At what point in the lifespan of a conventional incandescent lightbulb is it most cost-effective to replace it with an energy-efficient bulb? [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 7:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 7:16 AM PST - 17 comments
The Boston Globe gave out my credit card number - did I do enough?
The Boston Globe gave out my credit card number - did I do enough? I cancelled the number and got a new one, but is that enough? [more inside]
posted by Flakypastry at 7:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Flakypastry at 7:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Vitamin gummy bears for adults?
Vitamin gummy bears are certainly tasty, but are they strong enough for an adult at double the recommended dosage? How can we measure the efficacy of vitamin supplements in general?
posted by of strange foe at 7:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by of strange foe at 7:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Travel Globally, Dial Locally
Client needs local internet access phone number(s) in the Philippines, at an affordable price. [more inside]
posted by BigLankyBastard at 6:53 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by BigLankyBastard at 6:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Un-stretching pants
PantsFilter: help me get my pants back to size! [more inside]
Data Recovery in Londres
I need to find people who can recover data from a broken hard-drive (featured previously here)
I am in London (London, England that is) but Googling brings up such an array of hits I don't know how to choose. [more inside]
DIY Butterball turkey
I cannot find a fresh Butterball Turkey - even called them, but this time of the year they only have frozen.
How can I make a regular turkey into a Butterball type turkey? I have heard that one can put butter under the skin, inject it, baste it etc.
Any proven method suggestions out there?
posted by bright77blue at 5:48 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by bright77blue at 5:48 AM PST - 19 comments
Experience with Intelliflix dvd rental?
I joined Intelliflix (previously known as dvdbarn) online dvd rental service late last year. I was wondering if anybody had similar experiences like mine with Intelliflix's rental service. [more inside]
Parking Space Thievery
What should be done about those horrible people that occasionally steal your assigned parking space in apartments? [more inside]
February 7
How do you and your significant other deal with one of you being/getting the cold or flu?
How do you and your significant other deal with one of you being/getting sick (cold/flu/etc)? Does the sick one make any attempt to avoid getting the other sick? If so, how?
The All-Seeing Eye
What's the best Masonic Rite/lodge to join? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston at 10:38 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by klangklangston at 10:38 PM PST - 21 comments
Quick and dirty translation?
itunes podcast question
Itunes/Ipod Question ~
Podcasts transferred from Itunes (to my iPod) will continue playing from where I last stopped.
However, I have some podcasts that I downloaded manually (not from itunes), how do i make iTunes 'know' that it is a podcast and not a regular mp3?
posted by merv at 10:01 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by merv at 10:01 PM PST - 13 comments
How to unionize?
How to form or join a union? [more inside]
vocoder music?
Songs with Vocoders: I recently fell in love with "Middle Class Men" by Syd Matters, which features some beautiful vocals sung through some type of vocoder. [more inside]
The only sure things in life are. . .
Icky back taxes situation, what would you do (esp. if you know tax law well)? [more inside]
Any linux with good (easy) wireless support?
Linux noob Filter: Is there a linux with REAL good wireless support (integrated Broadcom) and either Enlightenment or KDE as the defalt desktop? I _REALLY_ wanna get into Linux, but it's hard without a wireless connection. [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at 8:30 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by TrueVox at 8:30 PM PST - 17 comments
Transcripts from Mrs. King's Service?
A great many good things were said today in Lithonia at Coretta Scott King's funeral. [more inside]
posted by grabbingsand at 8:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by grabbingsand at 8:24 PM PST - 2 comments
Where in the world is Samuel Clemens?
Where on Earth was Samuel L. Clemens at midnight on December 31st, 1899? Read the [more inside]
Like the movie Road Trip, but with less Tom Green.
So we're thinking about a road trip south from Vancouver to (maybe) LA... [more inside]
Electric Shock Made My Computer Restart
I was typing on my laptop and my husband touched my face. His hand gave me a shock, and then my computer restarted itself. [more inside]
Another word for Revolution?
MetaThesaurus: Help me find a word similar to "revolution". [more inside]
posted by forforf at 8:02 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by forforf at 8:02 PM PST - 20 comments
Good wet food for kitties?
Help me find good wet food for my cat. [more inside]
Why are only some of my cable channels static-y?
Why are some of my cable channels covered in snow, while others are perfectly fine? [more inside]
posted by geeky at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by geeky at 7:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Help bring hubby home
ImmigrationFilter: my good friend is in a serious same-sex romantic relationship with a Bolivian man. They've been a couple for several years, and they would marry if it was possible. They would like to live together as a couple in the US. If they were heterosexuals, they would have wed by now. Since gay marriage isn't exactly recognized by the feds/Immigration & Customs Enforcement, can you help these lovebirds make their nest? [more inside]
posted by evariste at 7:13 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by evariste at 7:13 PM PST - 16 comments
Differences between Comcast cable modem and Bellsouth DSL?
Comcast cable modem or Bellsouth DSL? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:55 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:55 PM PST - 21 comments
There once was an ISP from Nantucket...?
Best choice for high-speed internet on Nantucket? [more inside]
Safe Paint for Artsy Light Bulbs?
What would be a safe paint to use on a (regular old general use incandescent) light bulb that will actually be used in a lamp? [more inside]
Is my basket impressive? Do I even have one?
SavageLoveFilter: What is a man's basket? Context is Dan Savage's description of Project Runway's Daniel V: "Daniel V.'s eyes? Dreamy. His basket? Impressive." (Link and language quoted inside is probably NSFW.) [more inside]
posted by Xalf at 6:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Xalf at 6:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Bookmarks in portable firefox
How do I load my bookmarks and passwords to Portable Firefox from Firefox 1.5 [more inside]
posted by drezdn at 5:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by drezdn at 5:43 PM PST - 9 comments
quick trip to Vegas, tips please
Vegas advice? Coming from East Coast, spending this coming Sun-Wed, would like some romance (we'll be there on Valentines Day) and relaxation and some Vegas excitement [more inside]
Scrape groups.msn?
Need advice on moving an MSN group - particularly, recovering/scraping existing messages. [more inside]
Chimney question
Chimney question: Buying my first house and (strangely) the gas water heater vents through the (unlined) chimney. Multiple options inside. [more inside]
What can you tell me about being a PoliSci prof.?
I want to become a professor of political science. What do I need to know? [more inside]
intended for external use only - do not put in mouth
Exchange Server - how do I get it to attach a signature to all outgoing mail? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 4:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bartleby at 4:56 PM PST - 6 comments
great gadget gift?
New locale vs. financial security
I have lived in Minneapolis for 7 years, as I went to school here and had my first "real" job here. I have been planning on moving to Oregon at the beginning of April, turned in my lease, etc. Just today, I received an excellent job offer in MN from a submission I made in October, I haven't been applying around here for the past few months. So, do I stay and take the job, or move as I have been planning, although I have no employment prospects in Oregon, just the desire for change.
Céréales nourrissantes
Who or what is the source for the expression "cereal box French", referring to the amount of French that Anglophone Canadians are exposed to? [more inside]
Using the trademarked name of a business no longer in business
Another MeFi trademark question: A small restaurant chain (let’s say ABCFood) opened in Colorado in 1996 and closed all its locations in Q4 2004. All of ABCFood’s state business registrations are in "Delinquent" and/or "Administratively Dissolved" status, and the proprietor has moved on to other endeavors. The USPTO still has a "live" listing for ABCFood’s trademark, though, as mentioned, the mark is no longer maintained. What obstacles would stop someone from hypothetically opening a similar chain with the name ABCFood in another state?
Can I boost the line-in feed on my laptop?
PC Audio: How can I boost the audio coming in through my laptop's line-in? [more inside]
I'm looking for software that will help me write my undergraduate thesis.
I'm looking for software that will help me write my undergraduate thesis. [more inside]
posted by anjamu at 4:14 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by anjamu at 4:14 PM PST - 15 comments
ARrrgh! Darn you outlook! Obey my bidding!
I just started a new position in my company as the IT Support guy. One of the projects we are working on, is getting away from people submitting paper tech requests, and to using a outlook template that everyone can just pop open to email us a standard request. We have the form working the way we want. It automatically emails my boss and I with the information they fill out, but when I fill out what I did to fix it, and try to forward it or reply to it so my boss has a record of me completing the task, it completely borks the formatting. [more inside]
Microsoft Word tips/tricks/addons
Hotrodding MS Word: I'm finding myself wishing MS Word had a few features that I hope might be available as add-ons somewhere (or failing that, personal tips/tricks). One would be something to tell you how many times you are using individual words in a document (like an enhanced word count), so you can avoid overdoing it. For example: "You used 'cat' 5 times and 'kitty' 3 times."
Another would be some way to tag text so that no matter how much you mix it up down the road (as in taking notes and turning them into written text), you will always be able to tell what source each fact/quote/etc came from. Sort of like footnotes, but better, and ideally transferrable from file to file. Any ideas?
Wondering what hand stiffness / tingling is
Wondering what hand stiffness / tingling is [more inside]
Windows App for adding FotoNotes
I'm looking for a windows app that will let me attach FotoNotes to my pictures. [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 3:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by blue_beetle at 3:09 PM PST - 4 comments
EU safe harbor restrictions - who should comply?
I represent a UK company reselling US server space to EU companies. Which parties have to adhere to safe harbor? [more inside]
posted by bwerdmuller at 3:08 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bwerdmuller at 3:08 PM PST - 2 comments
Secrets of the robot camel jockeys.
Downloading multiple Thunderbird attachments
Downloading multiple Thunderbird attachments question inside. [more inside]
posted by RoseovSharon at 2:42 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by RoseovSharon at 2:42 PM PST - 9 comments
What words
What's the opposite of a fysigunkus? (A.K.A. What words do you think look/sound really cool?) [more inside]
posted by TunnelArmr at 2:28 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by TunnelArmr at 2:28 PM PST - 24 comments
Where to get Clients?
How shall I attract clients to my new therapy group? [more inside]
Help set me in motion.....
How do I post short digital movies I have made to my blog? [more inside]
posted by shucks at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by shucks at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Adapter for an Airport Extreme card?
I have an Apple Airport Extreme wireless card from a computer I no longer need wireless access to. I believe it's a mini PCI card, although I don't know for sure. Is there are an adaptor out there that will allow me to use it with a regular PCI slot on a PC? (not on a Mac)
Can this song be found?
Lost 80's song...I can't find this one anywhere: "400 Dragons" by Adrian John Loveridge. Not in iTunes, peer-to-peer, or ebay. (The closest I found with that name was by someone called Band of Thieves)(??)
Any song with the line "...send ten thousand Venus invaders and I'd shoot them all down for one night of your love" has *got* to be a keeper! I appreciate any direction someone could point me in!
posted by g4zilla at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by g4zilla at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
An image viewer for Windows that's faster than Irfanview.
I'm looking for a fast image viewer for Windows. It should preload upcoming images and let you advance to the next image before the current one finishes loading. I don't think the answer is Irfanview. [more inside]
posted by Yogurt at 1:51 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Yogurt at 1:51 PM PST - 15 comments
Amiga Video Toaster: Useful or Boat Anchor?
Is this Amiga video editing equipment in my classroom worth spending any time on at all? [more inside]
Dashboard Woes
Please help me close multiple instances of the Widget Manager in OSX 10.4.4 [more inside]
posted by sockpup at 1:40 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sockpup at 1:40 PM PST - 3 comments
Wordpress Woes
Wordpress install woes. Why can't I get this to worK? [more inside]
posted by Biblio at 1:15 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Biblio at 1:15 PM PST - 17 comments
Why can't I eat in the morning?
Why can't I eat in the morning? [more inside]
corporate bankruptcy.
Company A just went bankrupt, but owes Company B money. How should Company B proceed? [more inside]
posted by taumeson at 12:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by taumeson at 12:06 PM PST - 6 comments
heretic!
There's a bit in, I'm sure, Foucault's Pendulum where one of the characters has attributed to her a heretical belief to the effect that one must experience all sins before being saved. It wasn't, I think, simply antinomianism. Is this an actual "respectable" heresy, and if so, what's it's name?
posted by kenko at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kenko at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I tear out my landline yet?
Is there a wifi-enabled mobile phone out there which can connect to Skype and the like? [more inside]
This is not a pipe.
Is it illegal, where applicable, to own a work of art or an artifact of history if it is also an item of drug paraphernalia? [more inside]
Word to your matriculation!
Help me format the figures in my dissertation with Word. [more inside]
Help formatting a BibTeX style file (*.bst)
Calling all BibTeX gurus! Can anyone help me format a BibTeX style file (*.bst)? [more inside]
What are the benefits of having a 4 year BA over a 3 year one?
What are the benefits of having a 4 year BA over a 3 year one? [more inside]
Flash players for 3GP files?
Is there a Flash 3GP player out there? [more inside]
Note taking software with tags?
I am looking for a note taking software with the ability to tag documents...for mac... [more inside]
Backup versus iPhoto. Who will triumph?
Mac Help Req'd! Trouble with iPhoto and Backup 3. [more inside]
Including PDF figures in a LaTeX document
How can I include a figure from a PDF file in a LaTeX document? [more inside]
posted by event at 10:46 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by event at 10:46 AM PST - 11 comments
General advice for selling on eBay?
So, I've just started selling stuff on eBay again for the first time in years. I'm purging some of my excess geekness. I find the experience much more daunting than it was five years ago. What do I need to know? [more inside]
How to light up a stained glass window?
I'm looking for the best way to light up a large stained glass window at night. Any suggestions? [more inside]
I screwed up in college, now want to try again.
I failed out of two colleges while attending as a traditional-aged student (teen-20's) for academic problems, but I do have many credits from the classes I managed to pass. As a 26-year-old adult, what are my chances for getting into a competitive school now that I have my head on straight and would like to return? I'm interested in studying linguistics, which is offered at only the toughest schools (UVA, William and Mary) in my state, and would need to stay in-state for financial, family, and health reasons.
How long can I keep an opened bottle of sake?
How long can I keep an opened bottle of sake? [more inside]
PHP:or:Ruby Webmail program I can hack?
I'm looking for some sort of Web-Based-Mail system that I can install on my server that I would be able to interface through PHP or Ruby. [more inside]
Is this all Robert Altman's fault?
Film buffs: I just watched Crash last night (I've now seen all the Best Picture nominees and feel soooo enriched). It reminded me of how very, very tired I am of the whole Random People's Lives Intersect Meaningfully genre, and it made me wonder how it got started. I know that the large-cast-intersecting gimmick is an Altman staple, but are there any precursors to his using it, or is it more or less his invention? Was Nashville where this whole thing began, or are there commonly-known, generally-acknowledged precedents for this genre? [more inside]
Cool mobile phone worth waiting for?
Thinking of replacing my cellphone soon, but wondering if I should be waiting for the next big thing... [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:52 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:52 AM PST - 7 comments
Tips for RTW travel?
RoundTheWorldFilter: I'm looking for suggestions and resources to help plan my upcoming round-the-world trip. [more inside]
posted by Gaz Errant at 8:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Gaz Errant at 8:16 AM PST - 17 comments
Dazzling police motorcade in NYC
When I was in NYC, I saw quite a spectacle of dozens (maybe up to 50?) of police going down 42nd St in a motorcade/caravan of sorts. A friend of mine said it was so they could quickly move though traffic to get from point A to point B. He said it was "operation something or another". (I am sure it was quite a show of policing prowess and tourists from Virginia can think they are safe.) Can someone please tell me what exactly it is called? The word is on the tip of my tongue and something like operation dazzle. Supposedly it is something rather common.
posted by _zed_ at 7:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by _zed_ at 7:50 AM PST - 10 comments
Oh, To Gleam The Cube
My young nephew came across an ancient Rubik's Cube last fall, and the time has come to give him a hand in solving it. Obviously, Google returns a wealth of solutions. What I'm looking for, though, is a solution that teaches a logical process for solving the cube, rather than the rote memorization of algorithms. If that doesn't exist, can someone recommend a guide that has animation, or sharply executed diagrams, or at the very least is well-written and free of initialisms?
Everything's so dark....
Problem with XP, multiple users, and the monitor shutting off... [more inside]
Directional Reminiscence
Anyone ever experience this? I call it "directional reminiscence." [more inside]
Book signing etiquette
Is it tacky to ask an author at a booksigning to sign a book that s/he is not "touring" to promote? [more inside]
Taxes so simple you don't need to file?
Do any countries have a tax system where the average taxpayer doesn't file a return but does pay taxes?
crown and anchor me
Can someone give this HTML idiot an answer in plain English. I don't understand the responses on similar topics that are already on this site! Is there some way - preferably on BBEdit on the Mac - of automatically converting every instance of http://www.whateverurl.com in my html file into properly anchored code, ie: http://www.whateverurl.com? [more inside]
posted by unclemonty at 6:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by unclemonty at 6:21 AM PST - 11 comments
Have you seen my gerbil?
Soliciting suggestions for recapturing a pet gerbil. [more inside]
posted by Ryvar at 6:09 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Ryvar at 6:09 AM PST - 13 comments
I feel after-school special.
I'm an adult who gets bullied on the public transit bus. There, I said it. [more inside]
posted by cior at 5:46 AM PST - 176 comments
posted by cior at 5:46 AM PST - 176 comments
cartridge for sl-q30 turntable?
VinylFilter: What is the cartridge in this photo? Also, what would be an appropriate entry-level cartridge for a Technics SL-Q30? [more inside]
image with 72 music bands to identify
I have seen a drawing representing 72 music bands (with a zeppelin in the sky, a guy who is smashing pumpkins, etc.). The aim of the game is to identify these bands. I can't find it again on the web. Help me.
posted by vincentm at 2:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by vincentm at 2:34 AM PST - 6 comments
February 6
I am worried that I take too much vicodin.
I am worried that I take too much vicodin. [more inside]
How do I sort out my freelance tax disaster?
I did a lot of freelance work last year but didn't keep good records. What's the best way to find out what I owe for 2005 & avoid the problem this year? [more inside]
Getting around Sony BMG DRM on a Mac...
I have a friend who has a Sony / BMG DualDisc of Nina Simone. Not only will the CD side of it not play in her Mac, the Mac spits it out immediately without even allowing you to access it from the desktop. What gives? Any way around this? She wants to get the songs onto her iPod. [more inside]
Help me die from eating my own homemade dark chocolate
Dark chocolate: is making it a feasible hobby? [more inside]
InDesign reinstall won't work - why?
I recently installed Adobe InDesign CS2, and then had to uninstall it. When I tried to install it a second time, I get the message that I have to "personalize" my software (meaning put in the serial number again). The problem is it never works. All Adobe's help site says is that I have different language versions installed, but I don't. I've cleaned the registry (as far as I know) and searched for any remaining files but to no luck. How do I get it to work again?
Cool software visual design
I'm looking for examples of awesome-looking information displays. This can be anything from interesting OSs, "command center" control displays, and information software that is graphically impressive in its visual design. An information screen/program that makes you go "wow" on looks alone, whether public or proprietary. Any screenshots? I hope I'm describing this right.
Calculating probability with children
Looking for ideas for teaching probability to kids. [more inside]
What are ways that a PDA could become an extension of my brain?
What are ways that a PDA could become an extension of my brain? [more inside]
Who sang Gummi Bears theme?
I am trying to find out the name of the singer of the theme song from the nineteen eighties animated series, "The Gummi Bears." I can find information on the lyricist and composer, but nothing on the singer. Ideally, I would like to know the names of some other songs he has sung. Thank you.
posted by Java_Man at 8:09 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Java_Man at 8:09 PM PST - 27 comments
PackagingFilter - Desperately seeking specialty packaging.
PackagingFilter - Desperately seeking specialty packaging: Die-cut, corrugated plastic mailers? [more inside]
posted by bkdelong at 7:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bkdelong at 7:46 PM PST - 6 comments
It's alive! (not)
My computer occasionally locks up, and sometimes completely fails to boot when I press the power button. Linux's "sensors" reports out-of-range voltage values. [more inside]
How does a first edition book compare to later printings?
How does a first edition book compare to later printings? [more inside]
CSS tricks
CSS tricks - cross-browser drop-shadow applied around a wrapper div without using transparent pngs? [more inside]
When you quit drinking, how long to look better in the face?
When a heavy drinker decides to quit, how long does it take for your body/face to permanently show the benefits of not over indulging and keeping a healthy diet ?
What I noticed is that when I go a week or 2 with no alcohol, my face looks puffy and drawn out. Just old. After I drink again, a normal healthy look returns to my face the next day. [more inside]
Help me find a good L.A. restaurant for Valentine's Day
L.A.-Filter: Can you recommend a good restaurant (not too fancy) I can take my new bride to on Valentine's Day in the Los Angeles area? [more inside]
posted by camworld at 6:59 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by camworld at 6:59 PM PST - 16 comments
Good sex shops in Austin, TX?
Good sex shops in Austin, TX? [more inside]
I need a good RateMe / Hot or Not script
Anyone know a good, easy RateMe/ Hot or Not script? Ideally I'd like a free script but I'm willing to pay for a well done script. PHP or ASP.
posted by FeldBum at 6:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by FeldBum at 6:11 PM PST - 6 comments
I totally got why bob & doug mckenzie were funny, though.
Please help me understand the humor in a Canadian video I found on the internet. [more inside]
posted by neda at 6:04 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by neda at 6:04 PM PST - 25 comments
Big in Japan
Who is the most exalted personage in Japanese (fictional) robotdom? [more inside]
InDesign to PDF = text with jaggies
When I export a PDF from InDesign CS2 the quality is noticeably bad. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
Is there a wiki that supports tagging pages?
Is there a wiki program out there that supports tagging content pages? Ideally I'd like to be able to tag pages to make it easier to navigate. PHP preferred but not entirely necessary.
Post-sex Blues
Is it normal to occasionally feel bad after good sex with a loving partner? [more inside]
How to share data among two Macs?
I am looking for a simple solution whereby two iMacs can have one set of login credentials. [more inside]
The coolest glass ever, shattered, now what?
A friend bought me a set of glasses from a street vendor. One of them got broken...please help me find another! [more inside]
Are incest fantasies common? Are they healthy and acceptable?
Questions about a sexual fantasy that may be disturbing to some people. [more inside]
Splitting Code Between Multiple SSI
What are the negative consequences of placing Web page HTML code into multiple SSI files? [more inside]
One Act Play
Looking for a one-act play that could be put on inexpensively ($50 budget with access to costume/prop storage, excluding lights). [more inside]
XP vs server2003
I'm thinking of cobbling together a windows box and have a choice of OSs, WinXP or WinServer2003, which should I use? [more inside]
Best ways to find a job in the finance industry in a new city
Best techniques for finding an upper-level job in another city? [more inside]
How to make a change list in Final Cut?
Final Cut Pro help: I'm taking over temporarily as assistant editor on a movie while the original assistant editor is off doing something else. I've been asked to make change lists between different versions of the movie using Final Cut Pro. [more inside]
airplane junk
RFC on Dacia-Renault Logan
Dacia (Renault) Logan. Your opinions/experiences with this new very low price car ?
Chemistry for poets
ChemistryFilter: Help me understand significant figures. [more inside]
running firefox with outlook web access
is there a way to make firefox work with outlook web access, in "premium" mode? [more inside]
posted by yonation at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by yonation at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Obligation to return a mistakenly duplicated item?
EthicistFilter: What do I do with a duplicated shipment when the money involved is insignificant, but it's their error? [more inside]
Monitor display's gone all wonky
My monitor started going light then dark, and now it's settled on a bit of both: in broad lines, according to whatever's darkest on that line, across any program showing. [more inside]
posted by Tuwa at 12:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tuwa at 12:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I go to school to be a web designer?
CareerAdviceFilter: How necessary is official education to work in web design? [more inside]
Making Tracks
What is the absolute cheapest, simplest, lowest-to-the-ground, home audio recording system I can set up? [more inside]
shoe fix in nyc
Any recommendations for a good shoe repair place in New York, either East Village or near Fourteenth Street? [more inside]
posted by dame at 11:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dame at 11:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Three additional blasphemous cartoon source?
Linkage to the additional three non-Danish blasphemous cartoons? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 11:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Rash at 11:53 AM PST - 7 comments
I Want Candy! (for my new iMac)
I've got a new Intel-based iMac to replace my G4 eMac. Is there any good eyecandy available in a Universal Binary? I sort of want to see it do something besides launch Safari really fast.
posted by mph at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mph at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Drunk Brother-in-Law/Nephew Duo Strike
Need spy cams to catch vandals. I know it was asked before, I have other questions [more inside]
The toes, they feel nothing!
What might make my big toes numb for years on end? [more inside]
UPS makes big promises they can't keep!
Can I claim compensation for a hotel room from UPS?
We have been forced to stay an extra night (at full cost) because UPS has not delivered a very important document. [more inside]
Alternatives for documenting a SDLC?
I'm looking for a way to help document our software development lifecycle, preferably in a way that will allow easy web-based access. [more inside]
Will a .BAT file move these files for me?
I need to move thousands of files (01_preview.jpg, 02_preview.jpg, 03_preview.jpg, etc.) into matching (pre-existing) folders whose names are basically the same as the filenames (folder names are 01, 02, 03, etc.) I'm on a Windows box. Is this a good job for a .BAT file? Can you help me write such a .BAT file? (Online tutorials for batch files have not helped me so far.) [more inside]
posted by chr1sb0y at 10:18 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by chr1sb0y at 10:18 AM PST - 15 comments
working abroad as a doctor
My friend is looking for employment for his significant other in Latin America or in the United States. She is a German citizen, and is a certified doctor there (OB/GYN). She is looking for a way to practice either there (in Latin America) or in the US for an underserved community. [more inside]
Examples of block lettering for work and play.
Where can I find examples of nice looking "fonts" for writing by hand, in block letters? Script? [more inside]
I am selling a car with a loan on it, but how do I complete the sale with the buyer if I am "upside-down" on the loan? (search used already!)
I am selling a car with a loan on it, but how do I complete the sale with the buyer if I am "upside-down" on the loan? (search used already!) [more inside]
Recommend me some Bossa Nova!
MusicDudes: I'm looking to get into Bossa Nova... [more inside]
Where does the money for the budget come from in times of deficit?
This may seem profoundly easy to some of you, but I'm perplexed. [more inside]
posted by heartquake at 8:47 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by heartquake at 8:47 AM PST - 22 comments
How do I become a more careful, detail-oriented person
How can I become a more careful, detail-oriented person? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by bananafish at 8:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bananafish at 8:35 AM PST - 12 comments
What does a man give his boyfriend for Valentine's Day?
Homofilter: What does a man get his boyfriend for Valentine's Day? [more inside]
posted by Mozai at 8:10 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mozai at 8:10 AM PST - 16 comments
Free tech inventory tracking system?
Looking for a free technology inventory/tracking system for my company. [more inside]
How can I impress during my phone interview?
How can I impress my future (hopefully!) boss during my phone interview? [more inside]
Why disingenuous instead of liar?
What is the difference between using the word disingenuous and lying, especially in a political context? [more inside]
What's it like to work as a software engineer at Amazon.com?
I'm thinking of applying for a software engineering position at Amazon.com. What's it like working there?
Given the large number of openings they have, I'm wondering about the work environment.
Is it a sweatshop?
Is there a lot of turnover?
How do they treat their employees?
Any info from current or former Amazon.com employees will be much appreciated.
Best basic strategy for 25-gig backup?
I'm looking for a basic, personal Mac-based backup plan.
I've got 25 gigs of data - files and media - on my Mac that I want to keep backed up, every week at least. I've used .Mac's Backup program, but that's too slow for this size of backup (and doesn't seem to have that capacity). [more inside]
domain for lease
Determining the value of a domain name for lease. [more inside]
FreeviewOnLaptopFilter
I want to watch Freeview TV on my laptop. What do I need? What should I buy?
Specs and further info inside.
Apologies to non-UK MeFites, this probably doesn't apply to you. [more inside]
Better handwriting
How do I improve my handwriting? [more inside]
Why now?
Why did the violence over the European cartoons of Mohammed erupt when it did? [more inside]
posted by blue mustard at 5:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by blue mustard at 5:22 AM PST - 13 comments
Photoshop Tutorials for beginners.
I am looking for some tutorials for photoshop. Specifically beginner tutorials. Better yet, a website that ranks its tutorials based on the complexity level. Any other suggestions on how to learn photoshop (besides "practice alot") would also be much appreciated [more inside]
What musical is this from?
Help me identify this (Off-?)Broadway number. [more inside]
Mac slideshow software + Hacking a USB footpedal "clicker".
I need to find Mac slideshow software with the ability to play specific slideshows via assigned hotkeys. I'd also like to make a simple USB footpedal to advance the images. [more inside]
posted by Jack Karaoke at 12:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Jack Karaoke at 12:43 AM PST - 7 comments
February 5
How much does US medical insurance cost?
How much does medical insurance cost in the US? [more inside]
Wiring Heavy Paintings
How do I wire heavy paintings for hanging with thick, braided wire? [more inside]
posted by wetpaint at 10:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by wetpaint at 10:19 PM PST - 9 comments
Party deals in Chicago?
Any Chicagoans know any good birthday package deals at bars/clubs? [more inside]
posted by AceRock at 10:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by AceRock at 10:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Blowing air from airport security.
I went through airport security today, and had to go through a large apparatus that blew bursts of air at me from about 30 little air jets. What was that? What does it do? What were they looking for? [more inside]
eight-track digital recorder output is too quiet....
Output from my TASCAM DP01-FX eight-track digital recorder is too quiet.... [more inside]
Gotta move, got a special kid
We need to move out of the Los Angeles area within the year to find someplace cheaper to live. The show-stopper is our daughter, almost 25, who is retarded. She lives in a splendid group home and attends a splendid day program that is lovingly but inexorably moving her toward independent living, including a real job. This is essential (no sibs) for her life after we're gone. So we need to qualitatively assess services for the retarded in other states. How do we do this? California may well be the high-water mark for the support the retarded get in this country. If there's someplace better we need to know where and why. There are no data, so far, to help with this.
posted by banjomensch at 9:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by banjomensch at 9:13 PM PST - 12 comments
last minute taxes
Just because I am nice, for the dude that asked this in MeTa: [more inside]
Friendly accommodations in NOLA for a hospital patient?
Short-term accommodations in New Orleans, preferably home-stay or something budget-friendly? Not your average story. [more inside]
Tiny doggie treats?
We recently adopted a 10 mo old Bichon. I'd like to find out whatever it is that the dogshow people on TV use for their frequent scooby snacks to reinforce positive behavior. [more inside]
Heat and Laptop
Alienware laptop: I need/want to see the temperature that my laptop is running at. Recently it seems to be hotter than usual. Does anyone know stats for Alienware laptops? (board details, etc...?) Or of applications/hardware that monitors this sort of thing?
Read my husband's Palm (Zire)
Please help my husband with his Palm Zire 72 randomly spazzing out and shutting down. [more inside]
How do you write a good educational play about technology?
Anyone written or seen an educational play that deals with technology in a compelling way? Do you have tips for writing such a play? [more inside]
Anyone use Colibri?
I've been using Approcket for a while and it's been great.
Last week I downloaded this applauncher called Colibri. It seems to be even better at finding the app I want from minimal letters typed. It looks quite good, but to call the interface 'understated' would be an understatement!!
Problem: When using it, I can find the app and select it in the list of potential matches, then hit 'enter' but the selected app just won't launch! All I get is the Windows 'ding' sound (like when you do something wrong), and Colibri closes.
I've got the newest release (10a I think), running XP SP2, it seems to work fine on my home machine which has pretty much the same setup and specs......I've checked the Colibri help file (which is little more than a 'what's new' list), and I'm stumped.....
Any ideas?
To Ipod or not
Will an Ipod play all of my MP3 files, including those I got from Napster, Audio Galaxy and Soul Seek? I get various answers on this.
posted by DieHipsterDie at 5:17 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by DieHipsterDie at 5:17 PM PST - 20 comments
iPod coexisting with Mac and Windows?
Has anyone converted their iPod from Mac formatting (HFS) to Windows formatting (Fat32), but continued to use it primarily on a Mac? [more inside]
In need of a super cheap laptop
Where could I find a super cheap sub-500 dollar windows laptop that will only be used for Internet Explorer testing at the office? Wireless would be a plus.
USPS Sunday pickup times
What happens to a piece of mail after it is deposited in a USPS mailbox that lists a Sunday pickup time? [more inside]
posted by jayder at 2:55 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jayder at 2:55 PM PST - 7 comments
Football squares history
Where can I find the Super Bowl squares history and final scores for the Super Bowls?
I will be so lonely without it :(
Sex toys + airport security/immigration control/customs? [more inside]
Should I worry about my chest pain?
How worried should I be about my current chest pain? [more inside]
Why do my ear lobes get hot in cold weather?
Why do my fingers and ear lobes swell and get hot in cold weather? Is there a medical term for this phenomenon?
posted by F Mackenzie at 11:43 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by F Mackenzie at 11:43 AM PST - 5 comments
the most expensive burrito ever
Can I successfully dispute an exorbitant hospital bill? [more inside]
posted by clockzero at 11:37 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by clockzero at 11:37 AM PST - 30 comments
IP or not IP
How are blocks of IP numbers assigned, owned, transferred? [more inside]
Beantown symbol for the ages...?
Help me find an abstract symbol evocative of the Boston area that would make a good tattoo. [more inside]
Do you sleep 6 hrs a night or less?
Do you sleep 6 hours a night (or less)? [more inside]
Technology related art in San Francisco
I'm going to San Francisco for a week: 2/7-2/13. The theme for my activities will be "ingenuity." First, I'm looking for technology related art but I'm open anything that's cool and techy or even anything that makes you think, "Wow! ingenious!" [more inside]
posted by stuart_s at 10:35 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by stuart_s at 10:35 AM PST - 8 comments
Andy Kaufman
Andy Kaufman - is he alive ? or failing that where can i find video clips of his performances on the net ? [more inside]
How much do coaches get paid?
I was watching a woman basketball college game on TV and I started wondering what the coaches make for salaries. Not only the coaches but also the numerous assistant coaches who are sitting there on the bench. I would be curious to get a ball park figure about this subject. Does anyone know where this information is available, not only for basketball, but for football also.
How useful is HighBeam search engine?
Anyone experienced using HighBeam Research? I use the conventional free search engines and do lots of cruising for materials for my blogs, and I know this subscription engine is basically for research people, but will it be a worthwhile addition (for the price) to enhance my searching?
Airport card
Is an Airport card installed in an iBook compatible with an 802.11g wireless router that serves PCs?
ontario power blackout
The power is out right now in a fairly large area around Owen Sound (Ontario, Canada.) Since last night. Anyone know why, or when it might come back on? Or where on the web I might find this information?
posted by sfenders at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sfenders at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
What is causing these laptop problems
Winxp laptop: Blue screen, unrequested reboots and mysterious problems. Please help me connect the dots and figure out what's wrong with my computer. [more inside]
2006 Schwinn Varsity?
2006 Schwinn Varsity at Wal-Mart? [more inside]
Netflix Shipping Facilities?
I am looking for a site that lists all the Netflix shipping Facilities and their addresses? I think I found this once but cannot find it again? Can someone help, please? [more inside]
posted by reverenddrjice at 7:29 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by reverenddrjice at 7:29 AM PST - 4 comments
Actual cartoons responsible for embassy fires?
Some Danish & Norwegian embassies in Syria were just torched over some caricatures of Mohammed... [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 6:40 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 6:40 AM PST - 10 comments
Where to get the chimpy love?
Where can I love chimps? [more inside]
In OS X, how do I undelete the file or folder most recently put into the trash?
In OS X, how do I undelete the file or folder most recently put into the trash? [more inside]
How to get more people to use my web app?
I've developed what I think is a useful web application/site, now I just have to get people to use it. [more inside]
February 4
How to help a transsexual friend
My friend recently came out to me as a transsexual. This doesn't creep me out at all or make me uncomfortable, but maybe a little awkward: how do you try to help and support someone who just realized that she's really a he? [more inside]
iFriends porn star
Online Portfolios
Online portfolios - what are the good, creative ones out there? [more inside]
How have you previously resolved disputes with retailers?
Today, I attempted to exchange gift without a receipt or a credit card at a Best Buy store. It did not go well. Please help me resolve the dispute that resulted from my experience. [more inside]
posted by sequential at 9:44 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by sequential at 9:44 PM PST - 37 comments
take a home made stereo as carry-on?
I tore apart a bookshelf stereo system and put it in a strawberry crate, as seen here. I love it. I would like to take it with me when I move to hawaii. Can I carry it on? It's nothing more than electronics that work. but i'm afraid TSA might just take one look and toss me into the clink. I realize safety is the TSA's priority but I do want to take this if possible. I've carry'd on my record player before. what's the diff?
Sitting on the same side? Yay or nay, I ask you?
Is it creepy to sit on the same side of a table with your significant person that you're dining with?
cheap and pricy recommendations alike will be appreciated!
Recommendations for vegetarian food in Paris or Chantilly? [more inside]
Oil for Israel
Where does Israel get its oil?
Help with movie trivia
A little help - just curious, but what are the answers to #s 8, 9, 18, 19, 23 & 24?
posted by jonson at 4:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jonson at 4:58 PM PST - 11 comments
nur zwiebeln bitte
I am in love with the way they make doener kebabs in Berlin. However, now that I'm living in a much less civilized city (Washington, DC), all I can find are authentic Turkish kebabs. While these are excellent, they're just not the same! Help me figure out how to make them just like they do in Germany. [more inside]
Funky font frets a fellow.
Some of my screen fonts have changed. [more inside]
Audacity & iTunes Not Talking
My WAV files that are exported from Audacity will not play (or even import) in iTunes! I've done this a thousand times before, why doesn't it work anymore? [more inside]
Verizon FIOS vs DSL?
Verizon FIOS vs DSL? [more inside]
How does one go about creating a computer game?
Has anyone here ever created their own computer game? I don't play computer games that often but my sister and I just came up with the most brilliant idea for one [more inside]
Programmatic iTunes library mods
I'm looking for some kind of library for reading and writing from the iTunes database. [more inside]
Recommended magnifying glass?
Can anyone recommend a good magnifying glass for reading? I already have glasses. [more inside]
Name this logical fallacy.
Can you provide the name and/or good examples of this logical fallacy? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 11:27 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 11:27 AM PST - 15 comments
Filter by month, not year in Excel?
How do I sort a column of birthdates in Excel to by month and NOT year? [more inside]
How do I learn to play guitar and sing at the same time?
How do I learn to play guitar and sing at the same time? [more inside]
Is it legal for a employer to spy on employees?
UKWorkFilter: My employer is starting to place a lot a surveillance cameras around the building, with the possibility of spying on employees... Is this legal? [more inside]
posted by Nik_Doof at 10:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Nik_Doof at 10:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Will the Crooks Get Away With It?
Will the crooks get away with it? [more inside]
Tax payments?
There is no way I can afford to pay my taxes in one shot this year. Is there a way to set up a payment pan with the IRS?
posted by ryanissuper at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ryanissuper at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
Capital Gains and Duplexes
If I live in the downstairs flat of a duplex and rent out the upstairs for 3 years and and then move to the upstairs and rent out the downstairs for 2 years, can I take a reduction on the entire property and not have to pay capital gains?
Help me not frack up the best thing that's happened to me, ever.
RelationshipFilter: How much does chemistry matter over the long haul? Or, please don't tell me this is my last AskMe relationship question. (Very long, very self-absorbed more inside) [more inside]
What is the official Democratic policy on Iraq?
What is the Democratic Party's official stance on the future of Iraq? If we were in power right now, what would we be doing differently? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco at 8:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Afroblanco at 8:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Cataloging them Photographs
Photographfilter: Due to my current work as a graduate student and forays into archives, as well as my girlfriend who works at a museum with a massive photo collection, I want to catalog my personal photographs. [more inside]
tivo phone home?
Does TiVo still require a phone connection? [more inside]
posted by The Jesse Helms at 6:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by The Jesse Helms at 6:10 AM PST - 14 comments
How can we prevent the deportation of some acquaintences?
Some friends arrived from overseas yesterday, but didn't clear customs and are being deported tomorrow. Do we have any rights or options in this situation? [more inside]
One step, two step
Do you burn more, less or the same amount of calories walking up a staircase one step at a time versus two? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 4:37 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by disillusioned at 4:37 AM PST - 23 comments
February 3
help me get pukka
I like to cook, but I'd like to know more of the theory of how and why to do things. [more inside]
posted by synecdoche at 11:57 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by synecdoche at 11:57 PM PST - 30 comments
Is there a face cream less expensive than Creme de la Mer but substantially similar?
I love the luxurious face cream, Creme de la Mer, but the price breaks my bank; is there an affordable cream comparable to it? [more inside]
Help my AOL—illiterate parents connect to me for a video chat.
Help my AOL—illiterate parents connect to me for a video chat. [more inside]
posted by Brittanie at 11:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Brittanie at 11:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Here's a challenge: Obscure BookFilter
PossiblyExtremelyObscureBookFilter: I'm trying to locate the title and author of a paperback book I read in the late '60's. [more inside]
posted by pjern at 9:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by pjern at 9:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Arg!!!
This might be kind of vague but... [more inside]
how would this country respond to another woodstock today?
could this country withstand a woodstock today? what would be the public reaction? how about law enforcement and government officials?
Wuz she hax0r3d?
Wuz she hax0r3d?
Scenarios that explain this situation, please: Someone (not I) tries to connect to the 'Net on her AOHell account & gets an error message, the gist of which is "Ain't gonna log you on; reppy5 is already logged on to your account at another location." reppy5 is not one of the accounts/screen-names she has ever created. Has she been hacked? Used as a zombie? Hacked by a zombie? A zombie for what, for spam? [more inside]
Scenarios that explain this situation, please: Someone (not I) tries to connect to the 'Net on her AOHell account & gets an error message, the gist of which is "Ain't gonna log you on; reppy5 is already logged on to your account at another location." reppy5 is not one of the accounts/screen-names she has ever created. Has she been hacked? Used as a zombie? Hacked by a zombie? A zombie for what, for spam? [more inside]
Collecting signatures
I want to collect 200,000+ signatures for an initiative petition. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by angrybeaver at 8:02 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by angrybeaver at 8:02 PM PST - 16 comments
My own valentine...
It's almost Valentine's day, I've just had a bad breakup and I'd like to buy myself a nice box of chocolate. What should I buy? [more inside]
Should we do an Asperger Syndrome class for 5th graders?
My 11 year old son has high functioning Asperger Syndrome and I have been approached by his Special Services teacher asking me and another mom to give a speech to the 5th grade class trying to explain AS to the 5th graders in his class. I'm on the fence because my son really wants me to do it but I'm afraid that he will become more of an outcast if I do do it. As anyone with AS knows the social aspect of this disease is disheartening and I really want to help my son in any way that I can but I'm just not sure about this. Please let me know your thoughts on the subject. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Joyce
photo art software
What program (PC) should I use to convert digital photographs into line-drawings? Assuming there is such a program.
How to I pull off the sales event of the year?
How do I pull off the sales event of the year? I have been put in charge of my company’s fiscal year end sale/open house. The purpose of this event is to generate sales (both immediate and future). We sell specialized machinery to hobbyists and professionals. This will be an opportunity for our local customers to come and see our show room and get great end of the year deals. This will also be marketed to our national customers. They will be able to call in and get the same deal as someone attending our event. We have the opportunity to market to several types: people in our database that have purchased a tool from us in the past, people in our database that have a deposit on a machine, people in our database that have expressed interest in our machinery in the recent and far past. I have several questions that hopefully this knowledgeable group can answer. [more inside]
Where should i go for my Sept 06 Honeymoon?
Where should I go for my Sept. 2006 Honeymoon? I think we want to go somewhere in the caribbean... [more inside]
Like Jesus with an erect penis.
After hearing plenty of news about the cartoons recently published by the Jyllands-Posten, I tried looking for the cartoons online to see what all the hoopla was about. The thing is, I can't seem to find them anywhere. Anybody know where they can be found?
Freeware that makes little images into huge mosaics?
I am trying to remember the name of a free little Windows app that takes a .jpg as input, and supersizes it, splittling it into 8.5 x 11 (or whateve size) .pdf sheets.
posted by everichon at 2:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by everichon at 2:36 PM PST - 3 comments
How does one deduct taxes from a one-time payment?
One-time payment for ten employees - withholding taxes? [more inside]
How can help my friend stop her slide into addict-hood?
My friend has gone from an occasional cocaine user to a regular (daily) user. As someone who has experimented with drugs, I never felt comfortable getting overly moralistic with her about her cocaine use, even though it always bothered me. But she's gotten to the point where she is snorting a few times an hour every night and almost all weekend. [more inside]
Blogging about blogging
A blog about blogging? Does one exist? Would it be interesting to create one? [more inside]
keeper fantasy baseball site
good (and cheap) fantasy baseball KEEPER league site? [more inside]
Need a crunchy doctor in L.A.
I am going on my company's health insurance, which is Blue Cross California. I need to find a primary care doctor in the LA area who is supportive of natural medicine - particularly low/no-intervention pregancy and homebirth. Any recommendations?
What's the best Louis L'Amour Western?
I've got a Comstock Lode-size folder of electronic Louis L'Amour Western novels. Which one should I begin with? I haven't read any of his books and I'd like to start off on the right hoof.
posted by soiled cowboy at 1:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by soiled cowboy at 1:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Decaffeinated pussy cat
Our ten year old cat has suddenly decided that she loves cold green tea. Will it do her any harm? Could this be a safe treat for her that's healthier than cat milk? [more inside]
French yogurt like substance
What's the difference between fromage blanc and yogurt?
Why did Microwave burn the stem of squash
Microwave Puzzle - I cook a chunk of winter squash daily, for putting into rice and vegetables. last week I cooked a chunk with a woody stem maybe 3/4 " long, 1/3 " across, same amount of time as usual. (three minutes). the squash cooked fine, but by the end of the time, smoke was coming out of the microwave. I stopped it, half of the stem end was black, burned. I've cooked pieces with stems before, what happened? [more inside]
What food is this?
Help my identify what food this is a picture of. (Picture inside.) [more inside]
no walls, no ceilings, no floors
Architecture as literary metaphor or theme. [more inside]
Kids and resorts
Resort filter: Some friends and my family are looking to go to an all inclusive resort next winter to escape the Yellowknife deep freeze (the one we seem to have largely escaped this year). There will be 4 adults, 5 children (aged 4-7 by then). [more inside]
Any social bookmark archive service that can bookmark, archive and export (in the future) a webpage that is likely to disappear?
Any social bookmark archive service that can bookmark, archive and export (in the future) a webpage that is likely to disappear? [more inside]
No, I'm not cold. Why do you ask?
Piercing Filter: no pictures, but those under 18 should respectfully get lost. [more inside]
Give me a good smart-assed domain name suggestion for a craft-themed blog
Got a good smart-assed suggestion for a name for a craft-themed blog? [more inside]
Chinese dictionary
Last night I was watching the completely superb "China Rises" documentary. In one scene a mother helps her son with his homework, the kids doesn't know the meaning of a word, mom says get the dictionary. Shot of dictionary, duh, it's in Chinese. How does a Chinese dictionary work? How do you find the character you're looking for?
Destroy my drives!
What do you or your company do regarding physical destruction of hard drives? [more inside]
Sproutin' Daffodils
A freakishly warm winter and the daffodils are coming up... [more inside]
posted by Heatwole at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Heatwole at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Did us Torontonians just got a hydro hike?
Did us Torontonians just got a hydro hike? [more inside]
posted by Sallysings at 10:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Sallysings at 10:24 AM PST - 8 comments
Lazy, Unemployed Wreck
What are some practical things to do to help motivate my lazy, unemployed, (slightly) depressed friend. [more inside]
posted by psychotic_venom at 9:08 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by psychotic_venom at 9:08 AM PST - 14 comments
How to automatically remove duplicates from a union of two iTunes music folders?
Yet another iTunes management question: [more inside]
Setting up SPF on shared hosting
An AskMefi question today about joe-job spam has me interested in setting up a preventative SPF record for my business server, which is a hosted domain at Dreamhost. However I do all my mail through my home DSL, connecting via SMTP to my domain at Dreamhost. Is an SPF record a viable solution? Can I put in a range of my ISP's addresses to whitelist them in SPF? [more inside]
managing synched itunes libraries
I have a powerbook, an external hard drive, and more music than will fit on my powerbook. I would like to keep a single organized library on my external hard drive and have a subset on my powerbook. I can do that easily enough -- but when I add iTunes to the mix . . . [more inside]
visa visa
So, my friend has some visa issues... [more inside]
Relax....Don't Do It
How do I clear my head? [more inside]
Nested folder file size in OSX
I use OSX Tiger, and I want (ideally) to see a sorted list (by size) of all files in a folder, including all files in nested folders. Right now, using the Finder, I can only sort-by-size for files in the same level of a folder. But I want to see a sorted list of all of them on or below that level in the hierarchy. Any tips or shareware to help? [more inside]
posted by mark7570 at 7:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mark7570 at 7:42 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I deal with my anger over cheating?
My girlfriend cheated. We're separated now. What do I do with this anger? [more inside]
posted by Brainy at 7:40 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by Brainy at 7:40 AM PST - 43 comments
Is Verisign necessary?
Do consumers recognize Verisign and other 'safe to buy' references? [more inside]
Where do I get a copy of a class action lawsuit against Apple?
Anyone know where I can find a copy of the class action lawsuit filed against Apple this week claiming that iPods can cause permanent hearing loss? Electronic copy preferred.
posted by nyterrant at 7:16 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by nyterrant at 7:16 AM PST - 2 comments
Confidence/group speaking this weekend in London UK
Is there a workshop for confidence building/speaking in groups that I could get on this weekend in or near London, UK?
Any other tips or ways that I could work on it this weekend? [more inside]
How can I find out Urban Outfitters CD playlist?
Does anyone know how to find out Urban Outfitter's CD playlist? [more inside]
posted by empath at 6:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by empath at 6:44 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I find out the intellectual manpower of the U.S. Department of State?
How can I find out the intellectual manpower of the U.S. Department of State? [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious at 5:17 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 5:17 AM PST - 8 comments
Someone has been masking my domain name...
Someone has been masking my domain name and started to bulk spam. Now when I send an email to a client 9 times out of 10 it will be in their Spam Filter. How can I resolve this. [more inside]
What should I sell on ebay?
I need to make a little extra cash this year, and to do so I'm thinking of selling stuff on ebay. But what should I sell? I live in Paris and would like to sell French things that aren't readily available elsewhere. [more inside]
What are the rules of etiquette for a Mormon wedding-related open house?
I've been invited to an "open house" in celebration of a wedding between two Mormons and have no idea what the etiquette is for such a function, particularly considering my past relationship (and current lack thereof) with the groom. [more inside]
posted by DyRE at 1:43 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by DyRE at 1:43 AM PST - 15 comments
Who can intercept cell phone pics?
Who, besides the intended recipient, can see cell phone pics that have been emailed? [more inside]
February 2
What does 4-40 mean when I'm looking to buy some machine screws?
What does 4-40 mean when I'm looking to buy some machine screws? How big is that in real units?
posted by anonymoose at 11:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by anonymoose at 11:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Hanging antique Kimono- How?
How do I hang a 40 year-old silk kimono on a wall without damaging it? [more inside]
What is particularly not sticky to scotch tape? Teflon?
What is particularly not sticky to scotch tape? Teflon? [more inside]
800 sex-chat line percentage?
What percentage of 800 numbers are sex-chat lines? [more inside]
Why does putting up a new building raise real estate prices in the surrounding buildings instead of lowering them?
Why does putting up a new building raise real estate prices in the surrounding buildings instead of lowering them? [more inside]
DIY no-nails furniture plans
I'm trying to find designs/plans for furniture made by cutting out the pieces from a single sheet of plywood & using only slots & grooves to hold them together, no nails, screws or glue. I've seen them online before, on some DIY blog or maybe boingboing, but I've looked at every site I can think of & done a fair amount of googling & come up blank. Anybody know what I'm talking about & can give me a pointer?
posted by scalefree at 9:08 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by scalefree at 9:08 PM PST - 14 comments
Re-Loading JAVA
I need assistance re loading JAVA. Something occurred this morning that has corrupted my JAVA files. Yes, I did download a Bit Torrent program and then later deleted it. I am not sure wheter that may have caused this problem. However, web sites relying on JAVA just will not work now. Since I run XP Professional, I attempted to revert my computer back one day and still JAVA will not work.
I attempted to go to my Control Panel to remove JAVA hoping to reload JAVA. I could not find the JAVA program in my Program Files when going through the Control Panel and then to the Add/Delete section. I did find the JAVA program when using Windows Explorer; however I had no way of completely deleting the corrupted program. Pressing the Delete key could not delete all files. What a mess !!!
When attempted just to reload Java over the former version, I received an error message stating that JAVA was already loaded and the installation immediately stop. I am seeking to completely unload all JAVA files and the attempt a brand new installation of JRE-1_5_06.
I run XP Professional and use primarily Firefox 1.5 as my browser. Everything worked perfectly until this morning. Whatever assistance can be provided would greatly be appreciated.
How do I unpack an .smi file in Win2k
MacFilter: How do I unpack an .smi file in a Win2k environment?
Volvo S40 value?
Buying a specific used car, how can I determine its value? [more inside]
Buy a Powerbook now?
I'm considering buying a Powerbook G4 15 inch, but I hesitate to do so knowing that the Macbook comes out so soon. I am worried that Macbook is untested and could be buggy, especially with heat/power/battery issues (see here and here). Is it a bad idea to buy a Powerbook G4 now? Will the price drop after the MacBook goes on the market? [more inside]
iTunes: Compilations, multiple disc albums. Tracks won't display in order.
Help me with iTunes: Why won't my compilations display the tracks in order? Similarly: Why won't my multiple-disc albums display the tracks in order? [more inside]
Pictures of the redistributed nervous system?
Can anyone help me find the pictures I once saw of remapped nervous system density in rats and humans? [more inside]
posted by rebirtha at 8:02 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rebirtha at 8:02 PM PST - 6 comments
Best site for budget travel?
Which online travel site offers the best deals, particularly on air fare?
Better groupware for our team?
Our team needs some good groupware. What are your experiences? [more inside]
Why do I let Apple own me?
Have you used ipodmods? My ipod's hard drive just kicked the bucket and the apple "genius" told me ipodmods could replace it...but I'm not exactly comfortable putting my iPod in a box and mailing it out into the unknown. [more inside]
Sinister goings-on on the Muppet Show. Am I making this up?
I have a memory of some rather sinister goings-on on the Muppet Show. Am I making this up? I recall a guest on the show (possibly Liza Minelli) being attacked in his/her dressing room by something called a "clanger". It happened in the dark and there was possibly more than one. My memory of the clanger itself is of a tall piece of wire bent at the top, something like an upside-down letter "L". Were these actually characters on the show or did I just have an overactive imagination as a child?
ideas to help wit medical cost
would appreciate help on ideas for fund raisers to help my sister in-law with medical cost she was recently diagnosed with skin cancer and last week had new baby girl with heart deformity that will need at least three surgeries in next year an half and will eventually need transplant [more inside]
Pot-luck theme ideas?
Got any pot-luck theme ideas? [more inside]
Same destination, different departure cities?
Two people travelling from two different departure cities on the cheap. [more inside]
posted by livii at 6:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by livii at 6:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Hitched with a hitch...
I just got married. We did a private ceremony for legal reasons, but are planning a ceremony of vows later for the families. Anybody have experiences with this? [more inside]
How can I find great-quality windshield wiper blades?
How can I find out who makes great-quality windshield wiper blades? [more inside]
sync/share calendar not Outlook
Yet another calendar program question (syncing, sharing and NOT Outlook) [more inside]
How to fix Verizon Treo 700 broadband connection.
My boss' Verizon Treo 700 does not connect to broadband. Help me help him. [more inside]
My dose is bocked
EndMyPermanentStuffedNoseFilter: I've had an on and off stuffed up nose for pretty much my whole life, meaning I'd estimate my nose is clear maybe 10% of the time. What can I do to fix this? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 5:08 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 5:08 PM PST - 24 comments
Is this the beginning of the end?
I've been with my boyfriend for four years. For the first time in our relationship, I am interested in someone else. What does this mean, and what should I do? [more inside]
Need someone to help me run 'Google Translate' on a woman ...
I'm a man in his thirties who has gone on very few dates in his life, and I'm having trouble getting a good read on the behavior of a woman who I've been interacting with. [more inside]
Can I write off my car?
Can I write off all or part of my car purchase? While it will be used to ferry me about, it is primarily being purchased as a test vehicle at my non-profit workplace (engine/battery modifications), where I serve as a consultant. [more inside]
Tag clouds in Filemaker?
I'm making a contact database for the first time in Filemaker. I've got a field where I'm entering useful tags. I want to make a front end for this system in the form of a tag cloud. Since I'm so new to Filemaker, I don't know if this is useful or possible -- all I know is Google's never heard of such a thing. [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint at 4:15 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by electric_counterpoint at 4:15 PM PST - 3 comments
Don't drink the water
I just moved into a new apartment, and the water (from the sink, shower, etc.) smells a bit like chlorine/bleach. Should I be worried? [more inside]
Data compression question
Is it possible to compress a large file while it is writing to disk? My IT shop is developing a program to translate a huge binary file of data to a field delimited text file suitable to be pulled into standard data analysis tools. I know applications can read and manipulate data from a compressed file without explicitly decompressing it. But can translation and compression occur simultaneously or must the whole file be written out and then compressed? This makes a big difference on the data storage requirements. Thanks
posted by queue_strategy at 3:34 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by queue_strategy at 3:34 PM PST - 9 comments
So much for "plug and play"
Looking for examples of GREAT product detail pages on ecommerce sites...
Looking for examples of GREAT product detail pages on ecommerce sites... [more inside]
iMovie 4: Importing clips larger than 2 GB?
In iMovie 4, how can I import a 25 minute (>2GB) DV clip without purchasing QuickTime Pro to cut the clip into smaller pieces? [more inside]
LP to CD
LP to CD; good blanks; big dots [more inside]
Do scissors kill?
Has anyone ever been maimed or killed running with scissors? [more inside]
posted by Suparnova at 2:36 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Suparnova at 2:36 PM PST - 23 comments
Upgraded to PHP5/MySQL5, scripts denied access to db?
WAMPfilter: Just upgraded to PHP5 and MySQL5, and now my scripts are getting access denied when connecting to the database. I can login from the command line with the same account just fine. [more inside]
Why is XP taking so long to reboot?
How can I determine what is causing my computer to take so long booting up? [more inside]
How to get my mom to a doctor?
How can I get my mom to go to the doctor? Her eyesight from her Type II diabetes is getting considerably worse, but she won't tell the doctor because she's afraid they'll take away her drivers licence again. [more inside]
What equation describes the curve of the perfect hammock?
You have a hammock of length l and width w, and a person of height h. At what height should the hammock be hung? What is the optimum distance between the hanging points?
Where can I find case studies on productivity gains from dual monitors for developers?
I am a Java programmer working for a reasonably large (read: not-so-quick-to-get-with-the-times) organization, and I'm trying to put together a case for having a dual-monitor setup for all our developers. [more inside]
posted by PWA_BadBoy at 1:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by PWA_BadBoy at 1:50 PM PST - 6 comments
logo design blogs
Logo design blogs? [more inside]
writer's grants
Does anyone out there know of grants available for aspiring fiction writers?
posted by Sara Anne at 1:07 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sara Anne at 1:07 PM PST - 12 comments
Where to find directory of morbid historical facts?
Cynic Filter: Anyone have a lead on an online directory of morbid historical facts? Worst tyrant, worst battle, worst choices, worst plague, worst King - that sort of thing. [more inside]
posted by theinsectsarewaiting at 1:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by theinsectsarewaiting at 1:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Parabola for a solar powered death ray mirror?
Bendable six foot mirror into parabolic sunlight reflector. [more inside]
Buying a newly built home
What are some advantages and disadvantages of buying a newly built home? [more inside]
posted by ND¢ at 12:59 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by ND¢ at 12:59 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I challenge a real estate assessment?
Gadzooks--I just received a "Notice of Real Estate Assessment Change" telling me that there is a 65% increase in the assessment of my home since the last one was done two years ago. Assuming this is not a mistake, do you have any advice for appealing? I haven't really done anything to my property, but there is a lot of development going on, but this seems awfully steep and unfair.
posted by carlowe at 12:24 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by carlowe at 12:24 PM PST - 26 comments
Places to interview
SanFranciscoFilter: I'm an interviewer for my college. I'd like to meet my interviewees downtown but am looking for help on nice, quiet locations. Hotel lobbies, like the Hyatt Regency? Some cafe with quiet, plush seats where we can talk. No bars, as my interviewee will be a high-school senior. Thanks!
posted by vacapinta at 12:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by vacapinta at 12:20 PM PST - 13 comments
Off site location in DC
Location Filter: Cool place in the Washington, D.C. area for an off-site brainstorming/process meeting. Prefer indoors with tablespace...
posted by omidius at 12:05 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by omidius at 12:05 PM PST - 12 comments
Any recommendations of locks for HDTV and iMac?
Can anyone recommend a good lock (Kensington-style) for my Apple iMac and new LCD TV? [more inside]
posted by kevinmeyers at 11:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by kevinmeyers at 11:55 AM PST - 5 comments
cables
So many cables!!! Is there a product out there that one can wrap such cables as headphones, usb mini cables, ipod cables etc around...???
Smilin' smedley
It's been touched on before (but not directly) - how do you become a comic book writer? [more inside]
posted by Smedleyman at 11:47 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Smedleyman at 11:47 AM PST - 17 comments
stock option grants- do I get the original or a copy
StockOptionFilter: Who gets the signed original documents, and who gets the photocopies? Does it matter? [more inside]
What is this spiritual ceremony?
Help remember what this is. Earlier this week, someone in my religion class briefly mentioned a special type of spiritual service, maybe centered around prayer and possibly chanting. The name was something like Tai Chi. Has anyone else heard of this, experienced it, know what it is, and how to spell it? Is it something new ??
food is my porn
Are there any food/cooking shows that are available for download on the internet (such as those found on the food network)? Good resolution a bonus. [more inside]
Caffeine kills my procrastination dead. Why?
My procrastination killer: Caffeine. But why? [more inside]
my lungs hurt.
third-hand smoke: is this possible? [more inside]
5.1 speaker set up doesn't like waveout
Having upgraded to 5.1 speakers, I find my sound occasionally dying and requiring a reboot... [more inside]
puzzle me this
Help me make a mix cd about puzzle pieces. [more inside]
How to deal with file names that are too long
Windows XP annoyance: I've managed to create some files with names that are too long. How can I rename them? [more inside]
posted by hydrophonic at 9:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by hydrophonic at 9:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Help prevent statelessness for a family.
What countries are most likely to take in an Arab Muslim family whose husband is being kicked out of the US for political reasons? [more inside]
Was what we were told about Flight 93 a myth?
Was what we were told about Flight 93 a myth? [more inside]
What's the 411 on 529s?
I'm looking to setup some 529 plans for my young kids to save for college. My state's plan doesn't have any extra tax benefits so I'm looking elsewhere. Jane Bryant Quinn likes Utah's plan because the costs are low. I've been using savingforcollege.com for information, but there are a lot of choices, and I'm not sure of all the ramifications of each.
I'm looking for any thoughts regarding 529s and the States with the best plans.
I'm from Massachusetts.
How should stud fees be calculated?
What started out as a question of dog stud fees has turned into an economical problem for me. Help me figure out how puppy sales should be distributed. [more inside]
Looking for depression related blogs
Blogs on depression/by people suffering from depression [more inside]
Algorithm for file comparison
I'm looking for the appropriate algorithm to use to compare two files. I think I can do better than
diff due to some added constraints. [more inside]Is it wrong to quit a new job if another offer comes through?
Is it wrong to quit a new job if another offer comes through? [more inside]
Have any good Valentine's Day mix songs?
[ValentineFilter] Please help me make a great Valentine's Day mix CD. [more inside]
It's not really an addiction . . .
I've been drinking for less than a year. Could I still be dependent? [more inside]
What is the best place to find new and recent in-depth information (clinical studies, treatment protocols, etc.) related to specific medical topics?
Best Source for Timely Medical Information: What is the best place to find new and recent in-depth information (clinical studies, treatment protocols, etc.) related to specific medical topics? I'm thinking of a medical journal / search engine combo. [more inside]
posted by letterneversent at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by letterneversent at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
ExecutorOfAWillFilter
Obligations of an executor of a will: If I'm named the executor of a will, and that will dictates all sorts of needlessly complex things like "form this trust" and "disburse these funds over 27 years", am I stuck with all that work? [more inside]
Recipe formatting
Could you please show me some excellent examples of recipe formatting? How would you improve upon standard recipe formatting? (I don’t mean storing it in XML etc, but when displayed on the screen or on paper.) [more inside]
Source for large display monitor, stand and shipping case
I need to price and source a large display, plasma or LCD, for use at a trade show. I need to also source a stand and a shipping case for same. I'd like to source all from the same vendor, if possible. This may sound mundane, but the trade show paraphernalia is not something I've messed in before. Does anyone have a vendor they can recomment? (Also open to hearing other suggestions, but mostly I need vendors.) [more inside]
posted by lodurr at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lodurr at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
Why do Europeans wear Speedos?
Why do Europeans wear Speedos? What are they reviled by Americans? What can account for this vast difference in fashion consensus?
I, III, III??
Question about proper name suffixes. [more inside]
BonerFilter
BonerFilter: Anyone know where I can get Kamagra in the US? [more inside]
Neighborhood breaking news sites?
I need an easy-to-sign-up mailing list for my neighborhood's breaking news. [more inside]
I need new ideas and different angles to website promotion.
I need new ideas and different angles to website promotion, and since I don't have two nickles to rub together, it's gotta be free. Help me Obi-Wan-Kenobi, you're my only hope! [more inside]
posted by rinkjustice at 6:44 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rinkjustice at 6:44 AM PST - 4 comments
Mac OS /tmp folder
Mac OS 10.3.9: How do I access the /tmp directory? It seems to be hidden from me, but I know that some files I need somehow ended up in there.
posted by wavejumper at 6:12 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by wavejumper at 6:12 AM PST - 18 comments
Great Company Name.. how to market it for JV?
CEO-Filter: Advertising Question: How to I reach my intended audence? [more inside]
Louis Armstrong quote regarding marijuana
Looking for a Louis Armstrong quote regarding marijuana. [more inside]
posted by uncanny hengeman at 5:11 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by uncanny hengeman at 5:11 AM PST - 8 comments
Does a Meta-Job Search Tool exist?
Does a Meta-Job Search Tool exist which sends and collate your job details to multiple recruitment websites? [more inside]
How do I stop the habit of walking around the house when thinking something or having my lunch or dinner ?
I have a habit of walking to and fro from one room of my house to another, whenever I am thinking something, or even when I am having my lunch or dinner ?
I am aware this is not a good habit, as I waste valuable calories in the process (I am a thin person by the way).
How do I get rid of this habit ? Please give some innovative ideas. Has anyone else suffered from the same habit ? Basically I am quite a restless person. This habit looks quite odd in front of guests.
Aerolineas Argentinas - Yea or nay?
Would it be sensible to fly Aerolineas Argentinas in April, or is strike action still possible? [more inside]
posted by Grangousier at 3:53 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Grangousier at 3:53 AM PST - 5 comments
Hotels in Zurich & Geneva with wired internet?
Good hotels in Zurich & Geneva with WIRED internet? [more inside]
What to do in Dublin for a weekend?
What can my parents and I do in Dublin for a weekend? [more inside]
Automated emailing of .ics appointments
I have a .ics (iCal) calendar file hosted on webdav on a linux server. I need a script to run on the server as a cron job and email me any upcoming appointments. Does anyone know of such a thing?
posted by blacksky at 1:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by blacksky at 1:02 AM PST - 7 comments
So, what could opened, exposed processed cheese do to you if you ate it?
I just ate some supposedly sealed processed cheese spread that I now have reason to believe has been open indefinitely. As in, quite possibly since leaving the packing place. What's the likely fallout? [more inside]
February 1
Trying to find a way to recover the password to a computer's EZ Firewall software. Suggestions?
So, a friend of mine who is helping out with tech support at a small business is trying to find a way to recover the password to a computer's EZ Firewall software. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by jne1813 at 11:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jne1813 at 11:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Check my cheque
What do I do if the wrong name is on a business cheque (check)? [more inside]
posted by acoutu at 10:28 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by acoutu at 10:28 PM PST - 24 comments
Building a .txt db or wiki that plays with iPod?
So I want to build a recipe database / wiki thingy for my iPod. Something similar to PodGourmet... [more inside]
Misplaced Myth
I am trying to remember a specific story (possibly a myth) where the object that is desired and sought after transforms into something or someone quite different when removed from its place of origin. [more inside]
posted by coevals at 7:43 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by coevals at 7:43 PM PST - 28 comments
Guessing someone's age
What are some of the techniques to guess more accurately someone's age?
Hotels in South Beach?
Where should my Mom and I stay in South Beach in March? [more inside]
New ipod battery?
I have a 3G iPod and the battery's near-toasted. Should I go with Apple's refurb replacement thingy (C$100) or buy one from a third party and install it myself? [more inside]
Problems with a printer.
I just got a new ink cartridge for my HP deskjet and it won't quit printing symbols. [more inside]
Help with Nietzsche Quotes
I need help with some Nietzsche quotes. [more inside]
How to deal with extended business travel?
My sweetie is doing an extended business travel thing, and evenings are proving to be a challenge... [more inside]
Streamload alternative?
Now that Streamload charges based on storage use, my chosen backup solution is toast. Does anyone know of similar asynchronous pricing network storage services (e.g., uploads/storage very cheap, downloads expensive)? Or was it all too good to be true?
Know any other songs like "El Matador" by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs?
Know any other songs like "El Matador" by Los Fabulosos Cadillacs? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 5:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 5:54 PM PST - 12 comments
Cell phone auto profile switching?
I have been tethered to my SonyEricsson phones ever since I found the automatic profile switching in the Calendar preferences. Now, I sync my phone with my Powerbook, and my phone is always on silent when it needs to be. BUT...
I'm interested in possibly moving to a new phone brand, something with a very thin model. I like the Motorola iTunes phone that just came out, but as far as I know, Moto doesn't have anything like the feature I'm talking about. This isn't a feature that's widely touted for SonyEricsson phones, so I suspect there might be a couple other manufacturers out there that have this feature but it's not well-known.
I may just have to wait for Apple to come out with a phone. I'm sure it will happen, especially if they enter the MVNO arena.
posted by jxpx777 at 5:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jxpx777 at 5:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Mail express: Toronto to Buffalo
So, if you were in Toronto tomorrow night, and you had a document that needed to be in Buffalo by Saturday, how would you get it there? [more inside]
oh my god it looks like a jelly bracelet!
So, I just started Nuvaring (warning: music), which my doctor convinced me to try before getting an IUD, and I was wondering if anyone out there had any experience with it, good or bad. [more inside]
posted by Kellydamnit at 3:48 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Kellydamnit at 3:48 PM PST - 26 comments
Cape Cod / Nantucket Lodging?
Cape Cod/Nantucket lodging question.... [more inside]
Which Zizek-book to read?
Which recent book by Slavoj Zizek should I read? I've read "Welcome to the Desert of the Real" and "Did Somebody Say Totalitarianism?" and, although I don't agree with his politics, I really like his facetted style and sparkling wit. So what should be next on my reading list?
posted by Hjorth at 3:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Hjorth at 3:25 PM PST - 10 comments
DVM & AC-3
Is the DVM audio format actually the same thing as Dolby Digital/AC-3, or does it just use the same WAVE Format ID?
How much would you pay per month to sit at a desk?
We're a small technology company that currently has some free desks in a large loft office space in downtown Austin. We're considering subletting the desks to freelance designers and programmers, but we're not sure how much to charge. [more inside]
Anyone know any rich benefactors?
Help me fulfill my dream of becoming a massage therapist... [more inside]
White rabbit!
First words on the first of the month: "White Rabbit" or "Rabbit, Rabbit(, Rabbit)"? [more inside]
Where can I find artisanal men's clothing?
The world is full of boutique shops for women's clothing, made my small, often local designers. Is there a male equivalent of this kind of thing? [more inside]
posted by mkultra at 2:16 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mkultra at 2:16 PM PST - 15 comments
short titless
Spyfilter: Suppose I wanted to rig up a room with a few microphones in order to covertly record conversations, etc, and I want to spend less then $100. I understand the general concepts, but what stuff would I need to buy? I realize there are legal issues, but let's assume that won't be a problem in this situation, since the person will have signed a (lawyer-aproved) release at some point. [more inside]
Dating an older book from its copyright
Is there any way to deduce the publication date of a 50 - 75 year old UK book from its copyright? [more inside]
posted by muhonnin at 1:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by muhonnin at 1:30 PM PST - 5 comments
I need advice on pet euthanasia.
Have you ever had a pet euthanized? I need advice on the process. [more inside]
He put a spell on you
My thirteen-year old son has developed an interest in 'alternative' belief systems. [more inside]
posted by cedar at 12:54 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by cedar at 12:54 PM PST - 38 comments
Modding a PS2
Modding a PS2. [more inside]
Help me sell/get rid of my falling-apart 1978 Cadillac DeVille.
I have a 1978 Cadillac DeVille sitting in my driveway. It needs a new starter and rear main seal (so they say). I don't really want it, but want to get rid of it for the most money possible. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by chota at 12:53 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by chota at 12:53 PM PST - 13 comments
Help my wiki survive slashdotting!
How can my little wiki survive slashdotting? If it were just static pages, I could figure out how to colocate, but what to do about collaborative content? [more inside]
How to stop Firefox from updating so often?
How can I stop Firefox from checking for updates so frequently? [more inside]
posted by kevin123 at 12:32 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kevin123 at 12:32 PM PST - 4 comments
Location scouting in the Bay area
Help me plan a location scouting (relocation) trip to the Bay Area. [more inside]
recovering from file overwrite
Most PC mistakes are undoable -- I can undelete deleted files pretty reliably, and many applications have some kind of undo function. The one thing it seems I can't undo is accidentally saving one file on top of another. [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 12:11 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 12:11 PM PST - 24 comments
Will it do a body good?
Will using a mini-cycle under my desk for 40 minutes a day in 5 minute increments do me any good? [more inside]
Hooray for tum-te-tum, doo-doo-doo-dooby-doo...
What are the lyrics to the "Hooray for Harold Lloyd" show? [more inside]
What is wrong with my cable connection
For the past few days, my connection (Comcast) has been driving me utterly insane. I notice that if I am uploading something via FTP, the transfer rate will simply drop to 0.00kb/s and sit frozen until I reboot my computer. Aside of this, I am unable to download torrents, none of them even more, they stay at 0.00kb/s even though I have my client set to use a random port on each use.
P.S. I am not using a firewall.
What could it be? Thanks in advance.
posted by cheero at 11:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by cheero at 11:51 AM PST - 12 comments
What is the deal with Goofy and Pluto?
What is the difference between Goofy and Pluto? [more inside]
posted by Botunda at 11:43 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Botunda at 11:43 AM PST - 22 comments
What are some interesting/different birthday songs?
What are some impressive birthday songs, or songs that would work for a birthday song? My wife's a soprano with 10 years of voice training, and she's looking for something showy to sing for co-workers' birthdays. [more inside]
Protect me from the Kama Sutra!
1 cat returns from Vet – other cat having attitude issues
My friend has 2 cats. One cat recently went to the vet for an entire day to determine he has crystals in his tummy. Upon the ill cat coming home the other cat FREAKED out on everyone. [more inside]
Export VHS audio to Powerbook G4?
Can I export VHS audio to Pro Tools via my Mbox 2 or Powerbook G4? [more inside]
Cities of Love
Cities of Love, Part 2: Tell me where to live in the SF area to find love. Filters: I have a specific plan, and specific critera. Help me hook up and win big prizes! [more inside]
Telling my dad my mom has herpes
My mother has asked me to tell my father that she has been diagnosed with genital herpes. [more inside]
posted by Crushinator at 9:49 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Crushinator at 9:49 AM PST - 42 comments
Always hungry at night. How to minimize the damage?
I'm pretty much always hungry at night. I work at home, mostly at night. What's the least bad, most filling thing I can eat? I'm not fat, just a little squishy. Trying to focus on eating fruit but it doesn't always work out that way.
Best washer/dryer
Any advice on the best values on new washer and dryers? [more inside]
posted by vianetman at 9:28 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by vianetman at 9:28 AM PST - 18 comments
Can I install tile over drywall?
Shower tile question. [more inside]
Looking for good, software only, audio editing program for OSX.
Looking for good, software only, audio editing program for OSX. [more inside]
Can I just stop paying membership fees?
Can't we just tell the gym we're cancelling the membership and tell MasterCard to stop paying them? [more inside]
How do I repair the carpet in my apartment without any spare carpet?
How do I repair the carpet in my apartment without any spare carpet? [more inside]
Please recommend a photographer in New Orleans for 1 day next week.
Need a photographer in New Orleans for 1 day next week, any recommendations? [more inside]
Vacation in Oregon
My wife and I are going to vacation with another couple this summer and are looking for places in central to eastern Oregon. Where should we stay? [more inside]
Who Painted This?
I am trying to find the artist for this image.
I downloaded the image a long time ago and now can't remember the artist. Something makes me think it may be digitally painted (don't know if that would help).
Anyone out there recognize this or know a way of finding the artist?
posted by Ikazuchi at 8:22 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ikazuchi at 8:22 AM PST - 7 comments
How to set up a web-based group bibliography
Help me figure out how to set up a web-based bibliography for an academic group... [more inside]
How to recover data from a USB key?
Can anyone recommend a company/service in the UK to recover data from a USB key?
How to find out medical history of a dead grandparent?
Is there any way to find out my grandfather's medical / criminal history when a) I know almost nothing about him and b) He's been dead since 1994? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 7:26 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bondcliff at 7:26 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I turn my Windows into a magnifying glass?
Is there a way to magnify the screen on a Windows PC like there is on a Mac (command+option+8)? [more inside]
posted by squink at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by squink at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
Jobs with Blackboard/WebCT
Jobs at universities/colleges working with Blackboard/WebCT/other academic suites in an admin or design capacity...how would I find one? [more inside]
I live in a dream world where swearing is acceptable.
Last night I jokingly sent an email to my college's internet maintenance crew [for lack of a better description].... [more inside]
posted by cloeburner at 7:03 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by cloeburner at 7:03 AM PST - 40 comments
Where to live in Chapel Hill?
I know there have been previous threads on living in the Chapel Hill / Research Triangle area, but I'm writing with slightly more specific question. I'm going to be spending a year at UNC CH and I need to find (unfurnished) housing nearby. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by chrisgrau at 5:53 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by chrisgrau at 5:53 AM PST - 11 comments
I need to lose the weight I gained while I was pregnant ASAP, any suggestions??
I need to lose the weight I gained while I was pregnant ASAP, any suggestions?? [more inside]
Confuse-a-dog
nothing is free
Why are matches free?
Tracking individual voices.
Does software (or hardware) exist to identify individuals from a given set by voice print. If so, can it identify multiple individuals simultaneously? [more inside]
If you ain't got no money...
Are there any decent cross-cultural studies on the psychological effects of poverty out there? [more inside]
Laptop in Chinese Internet cafes?
Chinese Internet Cafes - is there a chance to plug in my laptop? [more inside]
posted by themel at 1:12 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by themel at 1:12 AM PST - 6 comments
My experience vs. medical tests-- I lose.
AsthmaFilter: I feel like I can't breathe. My asthma care nurse says my lung function is better than normal-- how can this possibly be? [more inside]
posted by Shoeburyness at 12:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Shoeburyness at 12:59 AM PST - 9 comments