February 2010 Archives
February 28
used textbooks in melbourne
Does anyone know where I can buy 2nd hand textbooks in Melbourne, or a good Australia-based online used book supplier? [more inside]
Practical examples of help on diet for high cholesterol, please
I have high cholesterol and have been told to make the lifestyle changes by my doc. Most of the lifestyle changes are already my lifestyle CHOICES - lots of exercise, not overweight (well BMI is 26), low salt, 5 fruit and veg portions each day. I'm looking for practical resources (not theory) - a list of foods with fat and saturated fat content and personal experiences - maybe a blog or a forum or group. More info below. Not looking for theory, got all that! [more inside]
How dangerous is visiting Watts in the middle of the day?
I'll be alright visiting Watts Tower in the middle of the day, right? [more inside]
posted by whoaali at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by whoaali at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Identify a tool that probably has some obscure culinary purpose.
What is this tool for, please? (1, 2) It was found in a kitchen drawer.
posted by Tufa at 9:26 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Tufa at 9:26 PM PST - 5 comments
Are audiobook narrators Joyce Bean and Jane Brown one and the same?
I listen to a lot of audiobooks. Joyce Bean is a favorite narrator of mine. and I am very familiar with her voice. Yesterday I started listening to Dark Curse by Christine Feehan, and there's Joyce Bean's voice saying she is Jane Brown. [more inside]
posted by AllieTessKipp at 8:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by AllieTessKipp at 8:41 PM PST - 6 comments
"So you think you may have Tourettes..."
How does one go about being diagnosed with Tourettes Syndrome? [more inside]
Cute Guys Underwear Please
As a guy I am disheartened by the apparent lack of supercute underwear for guys in normal stores. It's all boring plaids and solids. What are some good online stores for cute quality guys' underwear? I cannot overstate the cute factor here. Anonymous so my underwear-buying habits are not google-able. Thanks!
Public policy organizations in Boston?
What are some socially progressive public policy organizations in the Boston area? Bonus points if they might have internships for an MPP student this summer.
Asking for a friend who is not a Boston native but is moving there for the summer and doesn't have great networking contacts. [more inside]
Classical recommendations based on Princeton
Inspired by this question: What classical music is similar to the intro [through 0:13] of this song (Princeton's "Sadie & Andy")?
Help with emigration of German best friend to the US
My German-citizen best friend and I have been talking about him emigrating to the US for a few years now, and now that he's about to graduate from college, we're getting serious about it. So far, it looks like the best route is a graduate degree program, but money is a problem with that (namely, he doesn't have any). This doesn't have to be exclusively how he gets here, we're open to any suggestions. [more inside]
How to administer online book club?
How would you administer an entirely online book club discussion? I started a book club with some friends from around the country, and we want to discuss our reading together in real time. Is there an especially good way to do that which is easy and intuitive? Not all of my friends are technology savvy. I am thinking that some form of an online conference call or chat may be best, but I look forward to your suggestions.
posted by tnygard at 7:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tnygard at 7:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Electro-fusion please.
I'm looking for some electro-fusion. Can you recommend music from different genres that have been influenced by the electro sound, or electro musicians that have a unique sound to them? [more inside]
Is my brand new clothes dryer gonna bite the dust already?
Is my brand new clothes dryer already messed up? [more inside]
Looking to crunch numbers on industrial vs sustainable agriculture
What are the best resources/where might I be able to find statistics around agriculture/food supply? I'm interested specifically in being able to do comparisons between inputs and costs between industrial and local/sustainable agriculture. [more inside]
posted by lhl at 6:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lhl at 6:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Sprout the Love
Have you created your own Manna (sprouted) Bread? Tell me how to do it! [more inside]
Where is the piano sheet music for Norah Jones' The Fall?
Please help me find Norah Jones' The Fall in piano sheet music format. [more inside]
posted by jonnyploy at 6:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jonnyploy at 6:36 PM PST - 4 comments
Single, working people- what do you do in your free time?
I have been working too much, way too long. But I am curious- single people who have a stable job, what do they do during weeknights and the weekends? How can you be away from work for a full 48 hours???
I am specifically interested in hearing from single people. It may be possible to do a lot of the couple-stuff with friends but I am looking for keeping one's own company and keeping oneself entertained and amused. Not interested in TV, video games either. So, what do you do?
SongFilter: Heard a song during the Olympics... help me determine where it's from!
We were just watching NBC's recap of the Olympics and this track came on. Neither my girlfriend nor I can figure out where it came from. If anyone could help figure it out that'd be great. [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 6:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gchucky at 6:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Get me out of this place and into a sweet loft!
What's the best way to safely sublet our apartment? [more inside]
how much should I sell a used iMac for?
how much should I sell a used iMac for? [more inside]
Advice for investing in my babys future!!
Advice on investing in my baby's future...... [more inside]
How Shall I Tag Thee
I need to create some order for a few thousand images (mostly non-photo images)-- what method/program should I use to tag them? [more inside]
Tipping when waitstaff get paid minimum wage
As a result of my family, I've been a fairly mindful tipper for restaurants/bars/etc. involving service and have adjusted the percentage I tip based on what's considered the norm irrespective of quality of service (now, doubling tax which is close to 10% in CA and rounding up). I ran across minimum wages for tipped employees as a result of an argument with a cheap tipper and discovered that in CA waitstaff is paid at least minimum wage ($8, and higher in SF) without tip credit. I've looked at previous AskMes about dealing with bad tippers, contextual tipping, and others.
Knowing that tipping in CA no longer goes toward maintaining basic wages, (based on size/# of staff, i.e. tip out), would it be socially acceptable to move toward a quality-based criteria for the value of the tip, and what would you consider an appropriate minimum assuming a properly run restaurant where employees are getting paid on-time and full salaries? Feel free to correct me if I've misunderstood anything.
posted by palionex at 5:09 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by palionex at 5:09 PM PST - 48 comments
Who's the guy in the Fresh-Up ad?
Indian-celebrity filter: Who is this guy? I gathered that he's somewhat recognizable, but a lot of people couldn't put a name to his face. Probably an athlete or B-list celebrity?
Bring M2TS into iMovie '09?
How can I get a M2TS video file into iMovie? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 4:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pzarquon at 4:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me find the title for this very good Indian movie.
[movie ID filter] Please help me remember the title of this Indian movie set in modern-day India. The movie revolves around a busy street intersection and the panhandlers that make a living in the area. Specific scenes inside. [more inside]
posted by cheemee at 4:45 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by cheemee at 4:45 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I get XP to recognize the font Georgia?
I messed up my Windows XP fonts pretty bad, then I thought I fixed it. However, my system doesn't recognize that I have Georgia installed. Why can't I have Georgia? [more inside]
posted by boghead at 4:36 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by boghead at 4:36 PM PST - 6 comments
Voice to Text Conversion
I am considering buying "Dragon" voice to text software. Many of the audio files I want it to convert, however, are in Quicktime. Neither the packaging or the website (that I could find) say whether it will convert non-Microsoft compatible audio files. Does anybody know?
Twitter to Flicker (not the other way around)
How can I add twitter mentions to my flickr feed? Twitter to Flickr (NOT VICE VERSA) [more inside]
Does anyone know what this bug is?
About 2 months ago, I started seeing these little brown insects in the bathroom. Please help me identify them (and figure out how to get rid of them)! [more inside]
From Tokyo Big Site to Narita Airport
What is the best way to take Tokyo's railways from the Tokyo Big Sight (Comiket) to Narita Airport? I've gone to this site and this site and looked at several railway maps from the various transportation companies, but I am just getting more confused. I don't mind a long ride, so the fewer transfers the better. I'm leaving on a Saturday evening.
How stupid am I?
This question is for anyone with plumbing knowledge. [more inside]
I smell bad. :( Or part of me does
Ladyparts question: Almost a week ago I had a LEEP done. I need some advice on dealing with a specific part of the aftermath. [more inside]
How to replace a snap hook on a sling/strap?
I have a three point tactical sling whose snap hooks went kaput in less than two hours' usage. How can I replace them? Is there a way to remove the hooks from the bracket they are attached to and replace them, or will I need to unsew the strap to remove the whole thing?
posted by i2d2 at 3:55 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by i2d2 at 3:55 PM PST - 7 comments
Well, the reason might be "liver failure" or "death," I'll accept that
Is there any reason not to order and grow my own heath pea plant, for my own use? Have you ever used it? [more inside]
Favorite NYC walks?
Trying to walk more for fitness and adventure in NYC. Have exhausted my immediate neighborhood (East Village/LES), where else can I go? [more inside]
posted by alphasunhat at 3:40 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by alphasunhat at 3:40 PM PST - 14 comments
Want to use a Wii to get fit, need a good schedule and some gaming recs
I just got a Wii and plan to use it for exercise and activity. I need a plan, and some game recommendations... [more inside]
Torture doesn't work, does it?
I am looking for respected papers and books by psychologists and/or psychiatrists on the effectiveness of torture as a means to extract truthful confessions, especially in a military setting. [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast at 2:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Sticherbeast at 2:56 PM PST - 11 comments
India mobile carrier recommendation (pre-paid plan)
Can someone recommend a mobile carrier in India? Specific pre-paid recommendations would be helpful as well. [more inside]
posted by purephase at 2:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by purephase at 2:27 PM PST - 9 comments
How to readjust the fractional ownership of a house?
I am in a situation where % ownership of a house needs to be changed as a result of big life changes. We would like to do this without doing an actual sale among ourselves, but with the goal of selling the house and dividing the proceeds as we see fair, without paying big taxes. You are not my accountant, but maybe you can tell me at least what kind of an accountant I need? [more inside]
How did Bloom know Paddy Dignam?
What was the nature of Leopold Bloom's relationship with Paddy Dignam? How did they know each other? Why did Bloom attend his funeral? [more inside]
Weird or Just Clumsy?
Attention Norwegians! Norway on the Cheap? (Yes, That's cRaZy!)
Six weeks in Norway, (next to) no money, and a 13yo travel companion. How do we see the most educational/enjoyable things in and around Oslo without me having to sell him to a traveling Russian circus by week three? [more inside]
posted by RedEmma at 1:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by RedEmma at 1:45 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me make my professional portfolio look professional
What is the typical way to include artists' work in a portfolio? Do you include any kind of disclaimer, copyright notice, and labels for the content? [more inside]
posted by Eicats at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Eicats at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me figure out what to wear to be business casual!
Please help a 19 year old female dress business casual. [more inside]
To Write is to write is to write.
Charlotte, NC, transplant writer (involuntarily amateur) looking for a writing circle/critique group/community of writers. [more inside]
Someone explain this blogging trend to me!
I'm starting to notice more pro-bloggers ending their posts with a signature -- as in a graphic of their signed name, as if the post were a written letter. This strikes me as unfathomably retro and silly. Can anyone explain the trend to me? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by arielmeadow at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Ow!
Last night, I fell down and split my chin open. It looks deep enough to need stitches. Caveat: I don't have health insurance. Should I go to the ER? [more inside]
posted by fiasco at 11:57 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by fiasco at 11:57 AM PST - 45 comments
Which headphones are these?
In flapjax's Put A Spell On You post today, what headphones are they wearing? (The big flat white ones.)
posted by StickyCarpet at 11:37 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by StickyCarpet at 11:37 AM PST - 3 comments
Wii games for toddlers?
Any good Wii games for toddlers? [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 11:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by caution live frogs at 11:24 AM PST - 14 comments
Products used in excessive quantities?
Products used in excessive quantities? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 11:17 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 11:17 AM PST - 53 comments
If I had a catchy title, I'd buy your CCNA certification...
Asking for my partner: What's the best way (most bang for your buck) to prep for a CCNA test? What other certifications or trainings should he go for to move up in the voice/networking area of IT? [more inside]
Rocky Mountain Honeymoon
Time to plan a Rocky Mountain honeymoon - help me find an out-of-the-way national park, with some affordable long-term accommodations for July 2011. [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 11:09 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 11:09 AM PST - 15 comments
How do these dealers not get busted?
Several times while out in busy nightlife areas in New York, I've passed random dudes on the street who offer to sell me (and every other passer-by) a whole smorgasbord of drugs, totally unprompted. I've never been remotely tempted to buy, but I'm curious how this works from a legal standpoint. How do these guys not get busted? [more inside]
Wardrobe upgrade advice for a slight man
I'd like to upgrade my wardrobe but there's a twist: I'm so slight that my sweaters, t-shirts, and jeans billow off of me, and I end up having to buy nicer clothes from the boy's section. (I'm a "Husky Size 8" in the boy's department last time I checked) [more inside]
Put 1000+ pages in InDesign
How do I make a 1000+ page document in InDesign? [more inside]
What level of fatigue warrants seeing a doctor?
How can I tell what a normal level of fatigue is and what merits more looking into, maybe medically? [more inside]
posted by daelin at 8:38 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by daelin at 8:38 AM PST - 20 comments
Adventure games for the 360?
I'm looking for some games with the classic point & click adventure flavor... for the Xbox 360. [more inside]
Please help - penis head too sensitive.
I am uncut 26 year old male. I have phimosis, but have been doing some stretching exercises, and now I can pull the foreskin back, exposing the glans (not without difficulty, but I believe after more stretching, I'll be able to loosen it up). However, once exposed the glans is very very sensitive. It's too uncomfortable to have intercourse, with or without condom, and oral sex - I can only do those things when glans is not exposed. [more inside]
The glasses from R.U.N.K.L.E.
What are some good club-based music festivals?
Examples of music festivals that take place at local clubs? [more inside]
posted by Gortuk at 7:48 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Gortuk at 7:48 AM PST - 21 comments
What can we do differently?
How do I correct an intimacy problem in a relationship? The affection is gone, and I'd like to bring it back but I feel guilty because I know he wants more alone time. [more inside]
I can't quit you, subscription pricing model
Looking for psychology research related to how people perceive the value of different pricing models. Specifically, how a perception of accrued value in something affects the likelihood of no longer wanting the item / service. [more inside]
posted by lowlife at 7:25 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by lowlife at 7:25 AM PST - 3 comments
Porter bags from Japan
Does anyone know how to order Porter bags direct from Japan? There's some websites but seemingly none with English. I realize some U.S. retailers do sell them, but wondering if it's possible to buy directly.
There's nothing quick about it
One the nice things about Quicken is I can input the dates that bills are due. Quicken says it will try to correlate payment transactions in your bank account with the bills that are due so that it doesn't tell you a bill is overdue when you've already paid it. It doesn't do this at ALL. What gives? [more inside]
"That could never happen." "It so totally could!"
Is there any way that major fluctuations in the Earth's climate could have an effect on the temperature of the Earth's core? What about its density? Could temperature changes cause some sort of change in the planet's gravity or magnetic fields? Could changing weather have any other effect on the Earth's interior? [more inside]
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 2:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 2:59 AM PST - 12 comments
Can marijuana smoke kill a mouse?
Can marijuana smoke kill a mouse? [more inside]
Melbourne for little kids this week.
Things to do with quite small children in Melbourne during this week... with no car. Got any good suggestions? [more inside]
What CMS / e-commerce solution have you used succesfuly for a multi-language site?
Looking for CMS suggestions for a commercial website with good multilanguage support. [more inside]
What Olympic events were particularly great so far? Don't say why!
Vancouver 2010: What should I watch? (No Spoilers!) [more inside]
posted by sdis at 2:07 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by sdis at 2:07 AM PST - 19 comments
February 27
Desert-dweller seeks fun in Crescent City
I'm in New Orleans the week of the 13th-20th and have very few plans for what to do during the day (by myself) or at night (with a friend). I'm looking for suggestions for places to go, preferably that we can get to by streetcar. Note: I've never spent this much time in a city with a big river before and have no idea what to do with that. [more inside]
posted by NoraReed at 9:11 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by NoraReed at 9:11 PM PST - 18 comments
Laptop won't stay asleep
Why does my laptop (MacBook Pro running Windows 7) wake up after I close the lid and put it to sleep? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 at 9:01 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by mikeand1 at 9:01 PM PST - 19 comments
Which online shopping cart provider should we use?
What's the best shopping cart solution for a professional musician who wants to sell various products from his own website? [more inside]
I just need to get to DIA...
Does anyone know the Sunday schedule of the Skyride bus from Boulder to DIA? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F at 8:39 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Eumachia L F at 8:39 PM PST - 4 comments
Find me an accountant I can trust.
I live in Philadelphia and need an accountant. [more inside]
posted by audacity at 8:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by audacity at 8:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I donate my gay blood?
Saying that you have had sex with a man ("even once") disqualifies you for blood donation most places. But I know I don't have HIV. Is it ethical to lie on the intake survey so I can still donate? [more inside]
What's the Catch?
What is Google's incentive to give people free long distance via Google Voice? [more inside]
posted by cleverevans at 7:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by cleverevans at 7:20 PM PST - 13 comments
The internet's great. Now how do I use it?
How do I use the internet to locate active construction sites? [more inside]
Is there any way of asking if I will be awarded a stipend for my work, while avoiding awkwardness?
Is there any way of asking if I will be awarded a stipend for my work, while avoiding awkwardness? [more inside]
posted by joyeuxamelie at 6:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by joyeuxamelie at 6:58 PM PST - 10 comments
Moving to Okinawa... with pets.
There is a really good possibility that in October I'll be moving to Okinawa for 3 years. I know you aren't the official word, but I have 3 dogs and possibly a cat that I want to bring with me. [more inside]
Can Native American tribal courts issue a death sentence?
Can Native American tribal governments impose the death penalty, and has this ever happened? For some reason my Google-fu is failing me.
posted by evariste at 6:13 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by evariste at 6:13 PM PST - 3 comments
Reading in Prison
If you could come up with reading list for a young man doing a 16-year prison sentence, what would be on it? [more inside]
Don't be once bitten twice shy...
Relationship Filter...One of my best female friends went through about 10 years of a bad marriage.... [more inside]
What is the best sports bra for a woman with larger breasts?
What is the best sports bra for a woman with larger breasts? [more inside]
Cheap event insurance?
Where can I find really REALLY cheap event insurance for a theatrical production in California? [more inside]
The tell-tale signs of weekend athleticism
What does a person's body tell you about the kind of sports or athletic activities they engage in? [more inside]
Insert obligatory vampire joke
Computer will not load any operating system
I'm at my wits' end trying to solve this computer problem. The system will not boot to any OS install CD (Windows 7 Pro x64, Ubuntu 9.10 x86, Ubuntu 9.10 x64) even after a total hardware replacement. [more inside]
posted by Ziggy Zaga at 4:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Ziggy Zaga at 4:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Xmarks the spot
I've decided to create new Firefox profiles on my home Windows XP machine -- one for distraction-free work with work-only bookmarks (HomeWork), and the other for everything, work or leisure (HomePlay). How can I make Xmarks play nicely with them? [more inside]
posted by Clyde Mnestra at 3:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Clyde Mnestra at 3:55 PM PST - 5 comments
How likely is it that work is snooping on my blackberry?
How worried should I be about work tracking my web surfing habits on my work-issued blackberry? [more inside]
Are there cost effective solar power solutions available yet for rented apartments?
Are there cost effective solar power solutions available yet for rented apartments - which did NOT come with the place? I.e., I can't really permanently mod this place, but the amount of sunlight that beats on this apt all day for most of the year, here in Austin, is crazy. [more inside]
It was a dark and stormy night...
What do you make of this strange nightmare I had? Has this kind of thing ever happened to you? [more inside]
Is a 20 character last name ridiculous?
How long is too long for a hyphenated last name? [more inside]
COMMUNISM v CAPITALISM
COMMUNISTS vs CAPITALISTS Birthday Party
Graduate Student on a budget throwing a theme party for his 30th birthday. I could use some ideas for fun props, decorations, costumes, games, etc... [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 2:15 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 2:15 PM PST - 19 comments
What do I need to know when dating someone who has been single for most of his life?
What do I need to know when dating someone who has been single for most of his life? [more inside]
There's a food-shaped hole in my husband's memory.
My husband can't remember anything related to food. [more inside]
he said she didnt
Am I out of line to ask for details about who my gf goes to hang out with? [more inside]
Re-performing code every X minutes?
Help me do what I think is a simple task in Javascript: re-perform a chunk of code every X minutes. [more inside]
Help me verify if this old claim re: greenhouse gasses is true.
I recall reading in an older (70's or 80's) conservationist-type book this claim: If all CO2 emissions were set to zero today (i.e. all cars/factories/cows/etc. were permanently turned off), the amount of man-made CO2 would keep increasing for another 100-120 years. [more inside]
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 12:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 12:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Need housing for 24 college students in NYC for the fall semester.
Help me help a friend find housing for 24 college students in NYC in Fall 2010. [more inside]
OSX tool for ID3 fingerprinting?
Is there a tool for OS X that can find ID3 information for MP3 files based on... I don't know... some kind of file fingerprint? MD5, etc? Have a ton of MP3s that I don't want to go through manually. Thanks!
posted by xmutex at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by xmutex at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Writing a love story
What are some tips for writing a really convincing love story? [more inside]
posted by thelastenglishmajor at 11:39 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by thelastenglishmajor at 11:39 AM PST - 30 comments
Has anyone seen a show at BAM with an obstructed view?
I really really want to see this play at BAM, but the only tickets left are obstructed views. Is it worth the $52 ticket? [more inside]
posted by Hwaet at 11:03 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Hwaet at 11:03 AM PST - 6 comments
Can I mail merge the name into the "To" box, with the email address?
I am using mail merge to send multiple emails but can't get the person's name in the "To:" box (or field), so it arrives with just their email address in "To." I have to fix this or work all night! If I could just use mail merge to put the "Display As" field, from Contacts, into the "To" box, it would work. But, apparently, I can't do that. Or can I? [more inside]
posted by swlabr at 11:00 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by swlabr at 11:00 AM PST - 15 comments
When to Give it a Second Chance?
How long does it take you to know you want to "date" a first date from online? Is there more i can be doing to give chemistry a try? [more inside]
Things to do in Lilongwe, Malawi.
How can I make the most of 4 weeks working in Lilongwe, Malawi? [more inside]
Mobile Internet in Guadalajara
Does anyone have any experience with or recommendations for using mobile (wimax, 3G) internet for use with a laptop in Guadalajara? [more inside]
posted by device55 at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by device55 at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
SXSW first weekend
I'll be passing through Austin on Sunday, March 14. Should I try to come in on Friday March 12 so I can see some of SXSW? [more inside]
What's up with my kid's wonky leg?
Do you have experience with Cutis Marmorata Telangiectatica Congenita or Linear Nevus? [more inside]
posted by Dojie at 7:31 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Dojie at 7:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Good relationship counselor or NVC coach in the LA region?
Can anybody recommend a good relationship counselor or NVC coach in the Los Angeles area? Extra points go to an affordable recommendation. [more inside]
Help plan a Mom-friendly trip from Paris to Barcelona!
In May I'll host my mother and sister for a 10-day European holiday, starting in Paris and flying out of Barcelona. It's my Mom's first time in Europe! How can I plan a trip that's unforgettably awesome but not too overwhelming? [more inside]
dreaming of spring
Looking for a Massachusetts (or NH) garden supply for plants [more inside]
Each man reads his own meaning into New York
What would you do for a month and a half in New York City? [more inside]
posted by LeeLanded at 5:21 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by LeeLanded at 5:21 AM PST - 16 comments
New Desktop for gaming etc. - Do I go for ATI or wait for Nvidia?
My new computer comes with a pretty weak videocard for gaming. It also has a limited 475 watt power supply. I've not owned a desktop in 7 years but have noticed the nvidia/ati rivalry is stronger than ever. Which card should i choose for under $300? [more inside]
posted by phylum sinter at 3:49 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by phylum sinter at 3:49 AM PST - 12 comments
FWB didn't work out, how do I deal?
I recently started hooking up with a good friend I'd known for years, and it didn't work out. After a fight, we haven't been on speaking terms for about two months now. I've tried to contact her, but got no response so I stopped. How do I make this suck less? [more inside]
posted by wonnage at 2:13 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by wonnage at 2:13 AM PST - 21 comments
February 26
Authorize this!
Will it help my boyfriend's credit if I add him as an "authorized user" on my credit card? I have fantastic credit. [more inside]
posted by lucky25 at 11:44 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by lucky25 at 11:44 PM PST - 32 comments
How can I get opinions quickly on Facebook ?
Dear Hive Mind what is the best Polling / Voting Application on Facebook ? I need a solution to save time in gathering opinions as I'm currently drowning under the volume of emails going backwards and forwards. [more inside]
Helping a friend remotely
What remote access software (pref. free) should I use for occasional tech support for non-techie clients? [more inside]
What are the best train routes out west?
My wife and I are looking for the perfect train ride—affordable, western, rugged, and beautiful. Ideas? [more inside]
I can't sleep: I am 'The Prince and the Pea'
How can I become a less picky sleeper when I travel? [more inside]
How it's all connected.
What non-fiction have you read that shows the unity underlying vastly different subject matter? [more inside]
It's not beautiful how much this is driving me crazy.
Help me remember a quote that features the word "beautiful" several times... Seriously, please help because it's driving me batty. [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by BlahLaLa at 9:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Lots of long term projects...how can I keep motivated/ making progress?
Lots of long term projects...how can I keep motivated/ making progress? [more inside]
posted by _cave at 8:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by _cave at 8:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Cleveland Wedding Location Suggestions?
Any suggestions for wedding locations in Cleveland? Preferably somewhere unique/interesting and not too pricey. Thanks in advance!
To PA or not to PA?
Are you a Physician Assistant? What is awesome about your job? What sucks about it? [more inside]
Help me identify this plant
Can you help me identify these plants that I rescued? I want to learn what will make them happier. (pics inside). Feel free to name them as well! [more inside]
posted by Raichle at 6:14 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Raichle at 6:14 PM PST - 19 comments
Extended summer ski vacation?
I'd like to take a 3 to 4 month extended ski vacation this June-September. Where should I go and where should I stay? I'd like to be within walking distance of a lift or short regularly-running shuttle, and not have to spend more than $2000-$3000/month on the lodging. Possible?
How do I change a (halogen) light bulb?
How do I change a lightbulb? Sounds like the start of a bad blonde joke, but I'm seriously struggling to work out how to change my blown halogen lights without breaking the halogen leads of bulb after bulb. [more inside]
Rockabilly... with a twist?
I really like Rob the Prez-O-Dent by That Handsome Devil... help me find more in that vein? [more inside]
Online beer shop?
Where is the best place to buy beer online? Specifically, I'm looking for Leffe Blonde, but I'd like a place to order Old Speckled Hen and other non-American beer by the case or 12-pack, to be shipped to Texas. [more inside]
posted by crookedgrin at 5:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by crookedgrin at 5:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Noisy toilet sounds like it wants to leave the station - help!
My toilet has started to make a "chugging" sound, like a choo-choo, shortly after I flush. What to do? [more inside]
posted by teedee2000 at 5:26 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by teedee2000 at 5:26 PM PST - 6 comments
What careers or occupations might my friend be well suited for?
What careers or occupations might my friend be well suited for? She is looking to make a career change and came to me for help brainstorming. (And now we're coming to you!) Here's what she has to say: [more inside]
It was too tasty to be my own recipe.
Did I imagine this delicious recipe for a thyme, tomato and camembert/brie tart? Help me find it please! [more inside]
Is this a good route for a freelance business? Or should I look for a 9 to 5 job? Or pursue both?
Is it a good idea for a freelance web designer to work through a middleman? I have someone, a family member, let's just call him "Alfred", who has made a business proposition with me. [more inside]
That Frost Poem...
Road Trip question. Jon-o's mom must know... [more inside]
Get that out of your mouth!
Childproofing for the destructive child just starting to get mobile. [more inside]
posted by geek anachronism at 4:15 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by geek anachronism at 4:15 PM PST - 19 comments
Help me find a concise history of modern neuroscience?
I'm looking for a good, generalist (and preferably concise) account of the history of modern neuroscience. [more inside]
♪ Helen and Olly, answer me THIS! ♫
I can't seem to be able to download certain episodes of the Answer Me This! podcast from the iTunes Store. Although the titles show up in my iTunes podcast library, they seem to be streaming links with no mp3 files actually copied to my machine. [more inside]
posted by blueberry at 3:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by blueberry at 3:17 PM PST - 2 comments
This Dark American Life - podcasts about the seedy underbelly
Gimme some podcasts about the seedy underbelly of society - sex, drugs & rock n roll all welcome. [more inside]
How to proceed with demanding business partner?
My business partner insists that I pay her a large sum of money though she has been absent from the business for a year. What type of legal counsel should I seek? Am I protected in any way? [more inside]
Logistics of moving to NY
Moving from the Bay area to New York without knowing where I'll live in NY -- how do I ship my stuff without knowing a delivery address. Alternatively, how do I find a temporary place remotely. [more inside]
What makes a great police force?
What are some innovative small-town police programs or practices? [more inside]
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 2:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 2:48 PM PST - 10 comments
Registering a .cr domain.
I'd like to register a .cr domain but I'm not sure which company I should use. [more inside]
posted by ASM at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ASM at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
What are some good online resources for learning how to draw human heads?
I want to learn to draw human heads. Google turns up a plethora of tutorials, but some of them are obviously -- even to my mostly untrained eye -- blatantly incorrect on important things like proportions. Can you recommend any good places to look for a solid foundation on heads, faces, and features? I'm not overly concerned about what style as long as it can be done with a pencil. Thanks!
posted by cyborgirl at 2:22 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cyborgirl at 2:22 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me identify a childhood cartoon!
I'd like to identify a cartoon that I saw on TV when I was a kid, but I don't have much to go on. [more inside]
Low down freedom, you done cost me...
How do I get out of where I am, and soon? [more inside]
Advice for recording a dying language
My grandmother's first language is nearly extinct. I'd like to record an interview with her for archival purposes; how should I go about it? [more inside]
Who will plan my new kitchen?
Kitchen designer in the Seattle area? [more inside]
Value of a very old bottle of scotch whiskey.
Is there an easy way to determine the value of a very old bottle of Scotch Whiskey? It has been in the cellar here since I was a young boy. No idea exactly how old it is. It has got to be at least 30 years old. Teachers Highland Cream.
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I want to make a house!
Is there a good Morrowind world editor tutorial that isn't web based (for example: that could be downloaded as a .doc or .pdf). [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 1:12 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by codacorolla at 1:12 PM PST - 4 comments
A search for lore lost to the sands of time...
Anyone know where to find some comprehensive UnrealScript documentation? [more inside]
A reusable coffee filter that won't leave coffee grounds in my cup?
Is there a reusable coffee filter that won't leave coffee grounds in my cup? [more inside]
posted by vorfeed at 12:50 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by vorfeed at 12:50 PM PST - 14 comments
VHS = Very Hard to Serialize
Help me convert a VHS tape to digital. I have a VCR, the "Dazzle Digital Video Creator" (DVC90), the drivers, but not the actual video capturing software. [more inside]
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
What the heck do these placards mean?
Los Angeles filter: I saw these placards on utility poles, opposite sides of town (first is in Highland Park, n. of downtown. Second is in Lomita, near the beach.) I'm sure there are more of them - but what in heck are they?
Highland Park / Lomita
posted by soulbarn at 12:12 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by soulbarn at 12:12 PM PST - 16 comments
Recommendations for a short Bollywood film?
I'd like to show my tenth grade class a Bollywood film, but can't devote 3 hours to the activity. Can you recommend a Bollywood film for tenth graders that is a) short, and/or b) can be easily edited down to 70-100 minutes? [more inside]
how much to charge?
grad students, publishers, editors, i need your advice: How much to charge per hour for checking footnotes on a book soon-to-be-published? [more inside]
Contests with the devil in literature?
I'm looking for names of books where people enter into a contest with the devil, and lose. Other than Faust, and The Master and Margarita, what other examples can you think of?
Compare and Contrast
Midi Controller Keyboard recommendations? [more inside]
eye splash with cold cooking oil
Any special first aid for getting splashed in the eye with cooking oil? (not hot oil, just room temp) [more inside]
Hiveminded Social Experiments
I teach a "Writing in the Social and Natural Sciences" course. I want to help my students come up with good ideas for their own personal social experiments... a la Supersize Me kind of thing but without the element of danger. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by madred at 11:26 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by madred at 11:26 AM PST - 17 comments
This must exist already, no?
Resources in NYC for a strongly Aspergers teenager to start learning about software development? [more inside]
posted by ook at 11:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ook at 11:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Hack my Minnesota PDF tax form?
2009 online PDF tax forms for the State of Minnesota only let you print, not save, once you have filled them in. Is there a work around so I can retain an electronic record of my taxes? [more inside]
posted by werkzeuger at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by werkzeuger at 10:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Can I show one Wordpress Blog under multiple domains?
Two Domain Names pointing to One Wordpress Blog - This shouldn't be the pain that it's been [more inside]
Location of greek-like picture
Does anyone know where this little Greek-like "village" is located?
posted by luvmywife at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by luvmywife at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
Waterproof my surplus wool pants?
I recently bought some cheap ($20) army surplus wool pants to try out as winter rain & snow hiking pants. I took them out for a rainy Pac NW stroll and a sunny snow hike and they were comfortable but I was surprised by how soaked they got when they got water on them. (Granted I try to avoid getting them wet but stuff happens.)
Like a lot of people I've been wearing a lot of wool and I consider it almost a miraculous fabric. I'm a bit disappointed in these pants. Should I waterproof/treat them? If so, how? [more inside]
The Big Book of Amazing Facts
I'm looking for a book from my childhood. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 9:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 9:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Did I short myself 20% at the first interview!?
In my first interview, when asked about salary, I was the first to state a number. Am I screwed? [more inside]
Help me with basic follow up with a professional contact
Help me with a basic follow up with a professional contact [more inside]
Need cheap moving alternative in Brooklyn
Moving truck rentals in Brooklyn area? [more inside]
Deadbolt dead? What next?
What happened to my lock (it's a basic Kwikset)? Did it wear out or did someone try to pick it? [more inside]
posted by nnk at 9:29 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by nnk at 9:29 AM PST - 8 comments
Shell me out some shopping advice
Where can I buy cashews still in their shells? [more inside]
ski package deals for downtown denver
what are some good package deals for transportation from downtown denver to area resorts that include a lift pass? [more inside]
posted by pennstatephil at 8:52 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by pennstatephil at 8:52 AM PST - 2 comments
Where in the World is...
I need a fresh start, and want to move somewhere else. But where? [more inside]
Should I go to law school if I have no interest in being a lawyer?
Does it make sense to go to law school if I never intend on actually practicing law? [more inside]
I get a car! And I get a car!
I'm purchasing a new car, and I'm getting conflicting information about what to do with an insurance settlement check I received. [more inside]
Where can we buy used adjustable dumbbells in NYC?
My boyfriend and I want to purchase used adjustable dumbbells that go up to 75lbs each (150lbs total) in the NYC area. We'd prefer to avoid shelling out $500. They're quite expensive, and Craigslist isn't dredging up much in the NYC area. Where else should we try? [more inside]
Cheap But Not Crappy (or Expensive and Awesome) Wifi Routers?
What current wifi router is the least crappy in the sub-$50 market? Alternatively, what hardware sub-$250 is so ridiculously awesome as to warrant replacing a serviceable OpenWRT-running WRT54GL? [more inside]
How can I get the smell of smoke out of my room?
I had a party at my place and stupidly let a friend have a smoke. How do I get the smell out? [more inside]
posted by vanitas at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by vanitas at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Whether to advertise that proceeds go to charity
I want to create something (the details probably aren't really relevant to my question) as a side project that I will sell, using all of the proceeds for charity. Is this something that I can/should advertise, assuming I have not set this up officially with the charity, but am just passing the profits along myself? [more inside]
posted by greenmagnet at 7:56 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by greenmagnet at 7:56 AM PST - 1 comment
Make my penis shorter!
My penis is a fraction too long for sex ... help me jury-rig a solution in the tradition of There I Fixed It. [more inside]
Esoteric Mixtape Help
Meta-filter: Songs in which the song itself appears in the lyrics of the song? [more inside]
posted by chairmanroflmao at 7:48 AM PST - 77 comments
posted by chairmanroflmao at 7:48 AM PST - 77 comments
Your tips for Cafe Cubano
What are your best tips for great Cafe Cubano (aka cafecito)? [more inside]
Would you buy dog food from this person?
Help me name my new business: Home-made dog food. [more inside]
posted by raisingsand at 7:44 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by raisingsand at 7:44 AM PST - 29 comments
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I can hear mice in the walls of my apartment building. Is there anything I can do to make them go away? [more inside]
Best onine Share dealing forums and Websites?
Best Online Sharedealing Forums and Websites [more inside]
Why is the gum pulling away from one of my teeth?
Why is the gum pulling away from one of my teeth? [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce at 7:18 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by DeltaForce at 7:18 AM PST - 17 comments
Snow Day!
NYC snow day! Where can I buy a sled on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and where are the best places to go sledding in Central Park? Thanks!
The finer details of moving on up
Does the hive mind have any experience with move-out inspections at buildings managed by DelRent? [more inside]
Am I Immune to Subsequent Rotovirus Infections?
I have what appears to be rotavirus-- symptoms are a perfect fit and it's confirmed to be making the rounds among parents and staff at my daughter's preschool. Having had it, am I now immune? I've never felt so sick as an adult and I would like to know that I will never get it again.
What's the best way to set up this wireless, all-Apple network to stream my music?
What's the best way to set up this wireless, all-Apple network to stream my music? [more inside]
Balding bride seeks subtle white hat.
Balding bride seeks subtle white hat. Do you know where I can find one? [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann at 5:33 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by debbie_ann at 5:33 AM PST - 21 comments
Easy vs "Easy"
Are cast iron pans easy or "easy"? [more inside]
Name that bird (character)!
Measuring running, pound for pound
Running two miles in eight minutes is clearly a much better result than running one mile in four minutes. How can I make similar observations with results which are much harder to compare? [more inside]
posted by mattn at 4:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mattn at 4:12 AM PST - 12 comments
banking:filter:What, if anything, should I do about BofA closing/cancelling my credit cards ....because I paid them off?
I had two Bank of America credit cards. Both were of the high interest types (21% and 25% interest). I owed in the area of 5 thousand dollars total
and I knew that it was time to bite the bullet and take the money out of my savings to pay them off. I may have been late in payments a few times (not often) and usually I only paid the minimum payment due. I naively thought paying them off completely would be viewed as a positive thing. I paid them both off just days ago. [more inside]
What reaction and resolution can I expect when asking to be released from a one year UK tenancy agreement early?
What reaction and resolution can I expect when asking to be released from a one year UK tenancy agreement early? [more inside]
posted by Nufkin at 3:14 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Nufkin at 3:14 AM PST - 9 comments
Handle with care!
Shipping a tube amp from Canada to Germany. [more inside]
posted by molecicco at 2:14 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by molecicco at 2:14 AM PST - 4 comments
Fool-Proof Receipes for Entertaining
My wife and I love to have dinner parties, but the stress of figuring out the menu and preparing the meal often overshadows the fun of the event (and thus makes us not want to entertain as much). I'd like to have a short list of go-to meals that we could pull together with little stress and with little notice. Any recipes that you'd care to share? [more inside]
Is Present Perfect Progessive Passive possible in English?
GrammarFilter: Present Perfect Passive Progressive. Real or a myth? [more inside]
Help me organize my video files!
Stand-alone Video Organizer - Is this possible? Please help me organize (with tags) my video files! [more inside]
February 25
Help me scare people with my logo.
How did they animate abstract electronic-looking production company/tv show logos like this one in the 60's and 70's, and how can I best replicate the effect? [more inside]
posted by One Second Before Awakening at 11:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by One Second Before Awakening at 11:31 PM PST - 8 comments
If that big red "Easy" button existed, it would do this.
Integrating EDI with PayPal and QuickBooks and OH I CAN ALSO HAZ PONY? (i.e. this is asking a lot, I know) [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com at 10:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bitter-girl.com at 10:17 PM PST - 4 comments
How to solve a phone problem
Please provide your wisdom on how to deal with a phone number problem. Story inside. [more inside]
posted by st starseed at 9:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by st starseed at 9:41 PM PST - 10 comments
UK -> CANADA shipping
Best/Cheapest/Safest way to ship a musical instrument from the UK to Canada? [more inside]
Will the goverment torture me?
If I go to a local engineering college and a friend of mine turns out to be a terrorist, will the government torture me? Or am I just being paranoid? [more inside]
posted by bookman117 at 9:15 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by bookman117 at 9:15 PM PST - 28 comments
Spreekt u Nederlands?
Where can I learn Dutch in New York? [more inside]
What's the best place to get Halal meat in central Toronto?
Please help me find a good Halal butcher or meat shop in Toronto. Preferably not in Scarborough. [more inside]
posted by scrute at 8:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by scrute at 8:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Negotiating a work-life balance
What are the things to negotiate/discuss prior to taking a new job to ensure a work-life balance particularly as a new parent? [more inside]
Need Adult ADD+Depression counselor in Portland, OR
[Portland, Oregon Therapist Filter] Asking for a friend. Need to find a strong male therapist for a deeply depressed friend who finally admitted today that he needs help. More after the jump. [more inside]
CRUNK!!! font
I'm looking for either a font that simulates the logo of the CRUNK!!! energy drink, or a way to fiddle with an existing font in such a way as to emulate it. For reference here is the logo. It'd need the whole alphabet, but punctuation and lower case isn't required.
posted by Samineru at 8:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Samineru at 8:31 PM PST - 5 comments
The layman's guide to data backup - please advise my next purchase!
The layman's guide to data backup - please advise my next purchase! 1. Google-eager but totally confused Newbie. 2. Budget limit $750. 3. Want some kind of system so that if one drive fails, another one will still keep everything. After a few days of research, the pool of information is just getting too big and murky. Please help me clear the fog... More info inside. [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 8:13 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by omnigut at 8:13 PM PST - 39 comments
Engineering toolbox and the design process
What are some good places to find concrete examples of people using computers / math / engineering tools to solve (difficult or easy) problems in an intelligent manner? [more inside]
what type of host/hostess gifts are appropriate for a dinner party, and do you bring the chef a gift as well?
what to bring to dinner for the host and (well known) chef? [more inside]
Vroom vroom
Help me find the perfect car. The stars have finally aligned and I'm looking at pretty much the only time in my life in the forseeable future where I'll have both the money and opportunity to buy a car that's just for fun. Name that car! [more inside]
posted by Jubey at 7:57 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Jubey at 7:57 PM PST - 20 comments
Should our son skip a grade?
How did skipping a grade work out for you or your child, and what were the factors that made the biggest difference? [more inside]
Dual External Monitors on a laptop
I want to hook up two external monitors to my laptop and have them span / act as a typical dual monitor configuration. I just want the laptop to serve as a workstation. I don't need the laptop's display. If I could have all three work that would be great but only as a bonus. What is the easiest way to acheive this. Laptop will be running Windows 7 and have a vga port, a hdmi port, and 3 usb ports. Can I simply hook one monitor up via the VGA port, and then buy on of these usb / vga thingies? I am not sure if Windows will be smart enough to span the display across the two monitors. Help me get two external monitors on my laptop.
Um, how often do you get your gamma knife sharpened?
I'm scheduled for a consult with a gamma knife surgeon for treatment of a vestibular schwannoma (acoustic neuroma). What should I ask him? [more inside]
To entertain myself, I rename my cats daily.
I am bored 24/7, and when I do interesting things I know in the back of my mind it's going to be over. And it's crap. When you say you can't wait until vacation, or your weekend wasn't long enough, what do you mean? I don't get it! (warning: This question is of long and nebulous nature.) [more inside]
Mary Mary quite contrary how does your garden grow?
Where is the best place to buy seeds online? Your favorite shops or retailers appreciated! Amazon has been not too helpful and a bit overwhelming. [more inside]
posted by timpanogos at 6:52 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by timpanogos at 6:52 PM PST - 19 comments
how can i link my thumbnail to an actual file?
How to link to a hosted document from a thumbnail image on Wordpress [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu at 6:33 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by KokuRyu at 6:33 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me find a way to get healthy pre-cooked meals to my family in Pittsburgh, PA
I am looking for a meal service in Pittsburgh that is not meals on wheels. [more inside]
Eject the core!
I'm looking to buy a silicon steel lamination core from a transformer. I frequently give presentations that discuss the design of these transformers and I'd like to have a sample to show the audience. Where can I buy this online? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Aanidaani at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Is Southwest going to stop me from flying?
Is Southwest Airlines going to Kevin Smith me? [more inside]
help help help! I have no honeymoon creativity!
Going on an arctic honeymoon... alaska, canada, ideas?! [more inside]
How to choose ECT and what does it entail?
What is the science behind E.C.T.? Do they know why it works (if it does)? How do I decide to do it or not? [more inside]
Any court reporters out there?
I am thinking about going back to school to be a court reporter. If there is anyone that is a court reporter on here, can you tell me what to expect? [more inside]
A site showing health insurance reform talking points, counterpoints, countercounterpoints?
Where can I find a concise health insurance reform argument-counterargument-countercounterargument talking point "tree"? e.g. my congressman, TM(R) says "you should be able to buy insurance from out of state..."; but Ezra Klein says that would yield a Race to the Bottom, like with credit card cos. TM says "...like we already do with auto insurance"; but an E.K. commenter says that with car insurance, the insurer must obey the insuree's state regs. (is this true?)
So, do all of these exist in a boiled-down form somewhere? Basically, I'm looking for a site that sheds light on health insurance talking points the way skepticalscience.com does for climate.
Ontario Patient Enrollment Model
Ontario Patient Enrollment Model. Can anyone elaborate as to what this program is all about? My doctors office is really putting the pressure on me to sign this thing, but it seems rather restrictive. Apparently it's voluntary, but they seem rather adamant that I register as a patient, and won't stop calling me about it. Am I just being unreasonable here, or is my doctors office just being a pain in the arse?
If my mom lets her house be foreclosed and leaves the country, can I get in trouble?
If my mom puts her money in my bank account, lets her house be foreclosed and leaves the country, can I get in trouble? [more inside]
Help with collage.
What is the key to getting good collage materials from scanned pictures? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 3:32 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by elder18 at 3:32 PM PST - 4 comments
Where the hell's the whiskey?
Where can I find the hanging mobile of paper cherry blossoms that Scarlett Johansson hangs up in Lost in Translation? [more inside]
Where can I get a breadmaker that makes small loaves?
Where can I get a breadmaker that makes small loaves? [more inside]
Name on the title but not on the loan?
How do we put my wife on our home title if she's not on the loan? [more inside]
Reverse OS upgrade on a Mac
I have a 2007 era Mac Mini running 10.4 Tiger, that I'd like to upgrade to a brand new iMac (that comes with 10.6 Snow Leopard). However, due to my software, I'd like to keep using on 10.4 the new iMac. Will the new iMac allow me to install Tiger on it, using my original 10.4 install discs from the Mac Mini?
What should I do to prepare myself for an impending likely release from employment?
I work in software development in the state of Washington. Recently my manager has informed me that unless my work performance significantly improves in the next 8 weeks, I will be let go. Other than working my tail off to prove myself capable of meeting my team's performance expectations, and looking for other positions internally/externally in the meantime, how should I prepare myself for an impending release from employment?
Will I be eligible for unemployment benefits given this situation (and no misconduct on my part), and if so what can I expect to get?
Help me find albums by Eduard Hill
There's a video making the rounds by Eduard Hil. SLYT I dug deeper and found that I really like his music. It's in much the same vein as Tom Jones. The only problem is that I would like to find some albums to purchase but I don't speak the language and can't find anything with the English spelling of his name. Halp!
posted by BishopFistwick at 2:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by BishopFistwick at 2:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Do I or don't I contact him?
First it was non-stop communication, now it's slowed to almost a halt. Should I contact him or lay low? [more inside]
posted by patientpatient at 2:31 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by patientpatient at 2:31 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me backup v3t contacts with a dead display
Motorola Razr V3t Owners: Help walk me through the button presses necessary to change my USB settings for use with Motorola Phone Tools since my screen died and I can't see my menus. [more inside]
from France, with love
What can I put in a France-themed care package? The tricky part: I'm in the US. [more inside]
Birthday dinner for 8 year old
DFWrestaurantfilter: My daughter is turning 8 years old on Saturday and we want to take her to a fun place to eat that actually has good food. Can anyone suggest some places like that in the Dallas area? Also, we will not take her to magic time machine or chuck e cheeses...The food at magic time machine is just about the worst ive ever had.
posted by flipmiester99 at 2:10 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by flipmiester99 at 2:10 PM PST - 15 comments
Is it kosher to take photographs of private residences?
Is it ok to take photographs of people's houses from the street for a school project? [more inside]
Looking for old BASIC programming book
Do you remember this old BASIC programming book from the mid-80s? [more inside]
"Just Call Me Joe"
I'm looking for the name of a comic book from the 70s or the author of one of the stories in it. [more inside]
posted by ambulocetus at 2:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ambulocetus at 2:06 PM PST - 6 comments
I need like help like listening to like conversations.
When did the excessive use of "like" become a part of the American lexicon? [more inside]
Finding Economic Documentaries?
I've been enjoying economic documentaries lately. Help me find some more! [more inside]
Food+plastic=safe?
What's the latest thinking on the safety of plastics used in association with cooking?
posted by devnull at 1:12 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by devnull at 1:12 PM PST - 9 comments
Why is the name "Szőkefalvi-Nagy" sometimes abbreviated to "Sz.-Nagy"?
Why is the name "Szőkefalvi-Nagy" sometimes abbreviated to "Sz.-Nagy"? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by madcaptenor at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Psychology of Altruism
I (think) I have read on a few different occasions that research shows that people are far more likely to want to help (and/or donate money to) specific individuals than to blanket causes. Have you read the same thing? If so, where?
What GLBT clubs or nightspots in Chicago accept under-21s?
Are there any clubs, bars, or what-have-you in Chicago that are both lesbian-centric (and hopefully straight-friendly) and open to the under-21 crowd? [more inside]
I'm melting
I am looking for a torch to melt pyrex (borosilicate glass). [more inside]
posted by sciencegeek at 12:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by sciencegeek at 12:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Sartre's No Exit: More in-depth analysis?
I just read Jean Paul Sartre's No Exit. Can you recommend essays/theses/podcasts, etc. that further analyzes the play? Bonus: any suggestions of writings that critically analyzes Existentialism.
Orcharding tips?
Orcharding tips? Bring them, please. [more inside]
Should I Ride The Free Internet Gravy Train?
Moved into a new place. Should I accept this free Internet service while it lasts? [more inside]
posted by sportbucket at 11:41 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by sportbucket at 11:41 AM PST - 15 comments
Well designed t-shirts for the liberal gentleman?
I'm looking for stylish, well-designed Democrat / liberal / left-wing t-shirts. [more inside]
posted by entropicamericana at 11:30 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by entropicamericana at 11:30 AM PST - 16 comments
How should I open up to other people?
How much should I share about myself when I'm first getting to know someone, and how should I open up further as the friendship/relationship progresses? [more inside]
Help me find the Deal Breaker video
Please help me find the hilarious video called "The Deal Breaker". Searching google and youtube has failed me. This video made the rounds several years ago, and featured a woman with little clips about all the deal breakers she had experienced in past relationships and how great her current relationship is. It ends with her in the bathtub, and her current boyfriend taking a very loud dump, not using the toilet paper, and then stepping in to join her in the tub...
posted by maelanchai at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by maelanchai at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Masters or not?
I'm a philosophy major in my junior year. Should I spend my fourth year of school enjoying myself or working on a masters degree in a more practical field? Life advice desperately needed! (long, but tl;dr can be found at the bottom.) [more inside]
She's ready for her close-up.
My mom has discovered acting in her retirement, and wants me to shoot a headshot for her. I can shoot a portrait fine (gear and technique), but I have no idea what to do for an actor's headshot. Can someone in the business tell me what you'd want from a headshot for an older woman? [more inside]
Las Vegas/Grand Canyon Loop: Fun Road Trip or Death Trap?
Mid March road trip from Vegas to Grand Canyon: fun times or deadly road trip? [more inside]
posted by pantarhei at 10:43 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pantarhei at 10:43 AM PST - 12 comments
Make 'em short: knee-high leather boots
I have a couple of super cute knee high leather boots that are just a smidge too tall. Should I try to alter them to fit? [more inside]
What can my wife and I do to get back in shape now that we have a baby?
What can my wife and I do to get back in shape now that we have a baby? It should be unique and most importantly, fun! [more inside]
posted by TheAnswer at 10:35 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by TheAnswer at 10:35 AM PST - 16 comments
Best airline sky club/lounge at JFK?
What airline has the best sky club/lounge at JFK? [more inside]
Good luck matching this, Michael Bay!
Walloped by a snowstorm. Currently, a foot of wet snow has accumulated on the roof, with an additional foot possibly up the pipeline. How much snow can an average snowcountry roof handle without structural damage? [more inside]
I really would like to pay, but I don't want it to seem gender-based. And I don't want to say that.
On early dates, should I pay because I'm more able to afford it (which I usually will be), or should we split it to be equal? [more inside]
posted by jejune at 10:30 AM PST - 62 comments
posted by jejune at 10:30 AM PST - 62 comments
Ball of Confusion
Have you ever bruised your...um, testicle? [more inside]
People do this every day, I've never done it right once. Is there an ideal way to reveal your feelings for someone to them?
Please help me figure out how to do something that I ought to know how to do already at my age. How do you tell someone that you're into them? [more inside]
What is a Fair Interest Rate for Money Loved Ones Lent You With No Interest Rate Specified?
Despite the lender explicitly loaning me something interest-free and with no firm repayment date, I would like to offer a fair interest rate when I am able to repay them in the future. I'd like your help in figuring out what that rate would be, and your confirmation that I am applying the concept of compound interest correctly. [more inside]
What are your favorite DIY blogs?
What are your favorite DIY blogs? [more inside]
Insurance-mandated medical exam? Really?
Can a US insurance company require or request that you have a physical by a certain date? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 10:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Vorteks at 10:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Viagra-mergency?
What should I expect if I ask my doctor for a Viagra (or Cialis or whatever) prescription, and can I get it by Sat? [more inside]
The proverbial "good" library
What are your top three beautiful, comfortable, useful, inviting libraries? [more inside]
What do I need to know about apprenticeships?
I am currently applying for apprenticeships in a few fields, including carpentry and cement masonry. What can I expect from the process, and is there anything I can do to increase my chances? [more inside]
How can I find the 60 minutes of legal advice I need, on a very specific visa/immigration question?
How can I find the 60 minutes of legal advice I need, on a very specific visa/immigration question? [more inside]
unknown language-use stereotypes sought from the recieving end
Looking for reciprocal of "Engrish" on two counts: 1) Asians imitating "how Americans(/Anglophones) talk" with gibberish, and 2) Asians making fun of "how Americans(/Anglophones) talk" with heavy English/American accents on their own language. seeking audio and/or video for entertainment and cultural edification. [more inside]
posted by herbplarfegan at 9:50 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by herbplarfegan at 9:50 AM PST - 14 comments
USA vs CAN women's hockey... places to watch in nyc?
gold star, uh, i mean gold medal women's hockey: canada vs. us, where to watch in NYC? [more inside]
Can I be a good parent and successful creatively?
Artists, creative types, and scholars: What are your experiences with parenthood in the arts and academia? Have you been able to find success in your career as a parent? [more inside]
International Affairs Jobs In Boston?
Does Boston Have Jobs In Foreign Policy, International Security, And/Or International Development? [more inside]
Moving to Philadelphia
Where to move to in the Philadelphia area? Details inside. [more inside]
What are some good idea sharing/collaboration tools?
I'm looking for workplace collaboration tools. I'm NOT looking for IM clients or social networking tools. What I'm looking for is a way to list and present ideas in a systematic fashion, perhaps with uploaded docs, that have accompanying threads people can discuss the idea and create actionable items or goals out of the discussion. [more inside]
Un-warp a solid wood interior door?
How do I get ready for "getting cut"?
What kind of preparations can I make for the post operative effects of circumcision? [more inside]
What are my neighbors exploding?!
What could my neighbors be doing that would cause explosions that shake our house (across the street and set back a ways from the road, in a rural subdivision)? [more inside]
San Francisco Financial District: quiet place for a phone screen
San Francisco Financial District: quiet place for a phone screen [more inside]
Where can I get a good deal on USB drives?
Customized / personalized / promotional USB drives. Anyone know of a better price? [more inside]
Help me find the holy grail of tech websites
Help me re-find the most helpful tech website ever. It all started with a search for how to remove GoogleToolbarNotifier Task Manager process list... [more inside]
Baby it's cold(-er than usual) outside
It's been colder and wetter than usual. I think. Help me find good, simple to understand historical weather data. I have Google Fail. [more inside]
posted by pointystick at 7:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pointystick at 7:53 AM PST - 8 comments
Holy Sweater Batman!
I have a penny sized hole in cashmere sweater! Can you take the hole out for me? [more inside]
posted by shothotbot at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by shothotbot at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
php echo 'Need help teaching kids PHP'
Does anyone have any suggestions for online tutorials to help me teach PHP to a 10-year-old? [more inside]
These animals are giving me wrinkles!
Do small facial cuts on dogs relatively bleed a lot, similar to humans? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey at 7:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by stormygrey at 7:08 AM PST - 9 comments
Pay the mortgage or wait until it sells?
We're currently under contract to sell a house soon. Should I go ahead and pay this month's mortgage on it or wait? [more inside]
posted by ChrisLSU at 7:02 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ChrisLSU at 7:02 AM PST - 11 comments
Equity vs. Cash
What is the point of putting extra cash into an existing mortgage in order to increase 'equity' rather than keeping cash on hand if I have no need or desire to borrow on that equity? Trying to understand my adviser's recommendation. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts at 6:33 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by spicynuts at 6:33 AM PST - 33 comments
A Year of Reading Plague Novels
What are some good Science Fiction novels about plagues? Alternately, what are some good non-genre novels about plagues? [more inside]
Che Guevera documentaries
I want to know more about Che Guevara. What documentary film would you recommend I see?
posted by tybeet at 5:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by tybeet at 5:56 AM PST - 10 comments
General recommendations for a 2 month rental a British tourist in San Francisco?
General recommendations for a 2 month rental a British tourist in San Francisco? [more inside]
pdf writer which "does" links
I need a pdf writer which is non bloatware and into which I can put links. (Windows XP) [more inside]
posted by adamvasco at 5:49 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by adamvasco at 5:49 AM PST - 16 comments
I've been on a desert island of unix-a-likes. Help me work out my new windows laptop!
I've just got a new netbook running Windows 7. I've not maintained a windows machine since 2001 (my home machines have been mac then Ubuntu, at work I use Debian). I figure I should give Windows another chance. Specific questions I have follow, but I'm really after any good tips and tricks for becoming a power user of Windows 7. What should I know? What are your top tips? [more inside]
posted by handee at 5:41 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by handee at 5:41 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me stop paying for Sat. TV
Help me stop paying for Sat. TV [more inside]
Yet Another DietFilter (I think this is a decent one.)
What are some great little diet and exercise tips and tricks to push weight loss and fitness progress over the edge? Not looking for a whole plan, just your favorite "diet hacks." [more inside]
Trying to remember a daily curated news aggregator site
I am trying to remember the address of a website I used to use daily. It's a one-page site, updated early each morning with a selection of links to Australian and international news stories. It's not just an aggregator; the links are carefully chosen by a woman who I believe used to be a newspaper reporter. It's called something like 'morning news' or 'breakfast brief'. Maddeningly, it seems to be un-Googlable. Any ideas? Or, failing that, any suggestions for similar sites?
posted by embrangled at 3:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by embrangled at 3:47 AM PST - 4 comments
The American dream (made in China)
Economics for clotheshorses: Help me learn how consumer goods and services & manufacturing and business practices have changed for better and/or worse. [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island at 3:08 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by stuck on an island at 3:08 AM PST - 10 comments
Should I convince my balding boyfriend to shave his head?
Should I convince my balding boyfriend to shave his head? ...How? [more inside]
posted by moons in june at 1:50 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by moons in june at 1:50 AM PST - 38 comments
February 24
Can you think of a good title for a weekly newspaper column?
Can you think of a good title for a weekly newspaper column on EU politics? [more inside]
posted by quarsan at 10:31 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by quarsan at 10:31 PM PST - 22 comments
Help me pick an LCD monitor
I've never had an LCD monitor and need help choosing one. Confused by information overload and conflicting information. [more inside]
How should I send my job application via email?
I am applying for a job advertised on a company website. The career page says to send resumes to an HR email address (HR@company.com). The page also has the name and email of the HR specialist (JohnDoe@company.com). Should I address my letter to the HR specialist even though I am not emailing him directly? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman at 9:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by alligatorman at 9:36 PM PST - 9 comments
I can believe it's butter
I have a lot of butter and need to use it, preferably to feed people. Recipes please? [more inside]
Using Excel to create the body of an Outlook e-mail
Complex Excel question - need to select a range of cells, based on the selection of a separate cell. But wait, it's more complicated than that! [more inside]
Please hope me to sing Brand New Angel
On the movie Crazy Heart, Jeff Bridges sings this beautiful Greg Brown song called Brand New Angel. And I love it, but I'm not sure I'm correctly hearing the word that seems to be, essentially, the punch line of the song. [more inside]
posted by kingbenny at 8:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kingbenny at 8:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Where Should I Move To In The Bay Area?
Where should I live when I move to the Bay Area? [more inside]
Hold on a sec, let me get some paper so I can write this down! Open Microsoft Word...
How can I help those less-technically inclined to think more abstractly about using a computer? Also, what's the best way to introduce smarter behaviors to avoid problems down the road and encourage them to learn and explore on their own? [more inside]
posted by cgomez at 8:14 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by cgomez at 8:14 PM PST - 28 comments
The evolution of "sexy"
When did the cultural norm of what female body types are considered "sexy" change from this to this [nsfw]? [more inside]
How to resize a vector image?
How do I resize a vector image with the command line? [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 7:19 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by suedehead at 7:19 PM PST - 8 comments
Need help w/my win7 htpc build please.
Have an IR Tranceiver that worked great under Win7 RC Build 7100 but is now not transmitting at all under the release version (home premium.) [more inside]
How can I optimize a film script for getting sold?
Selling a film script: I'm starting to write scripts, is there any way I can optimize the type of film/story to maximize the likelihood of the script getting sold? [more inside]
Why does Firefox poof my toolbars when I bookmark a page?
How do I stop Firefox from removing my Navigation and Bookmarks toolbars every time I save a bookmark? [more inside]
Speaking in Tongues
I want to expand my collection of accents. What movies should I watch? I'm especially interested in regional American, UK and Irish accents, but hearing non-native English speakers is helpful as well.
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:28 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:28 PM PST - 35 comments
1099b + w2 don't add up, wtf?
I cashed out some stock options (my employer's stock) and I got a 1099B and W2, 1099B shows gross proceeds of stock sale, W2 includes profits. How does this work? [more inside]
Help me stay in touch!
YANMTS (you are not my tech support): When I type an email or reply to an email in gmail, it is stored in the auto-complete for the To: field. I now want to migrate to a new server, but can't see those email addresses and have deleted all sent/trash and archived mail. How do I get this information out?
A steel town on a Saturday night is the champion my friends
Mixtape Filter: Songs about competition, athletics, and sportsmanship - mostly with an Olympic-Gymnastics bent?
How to auto-wirelessly back up one mac to another?
I have two newish macbook pro laptops (with OS X 10.6) and want one to automatically and wirelessly back-up to the other one so will always have a "hot backup" on the second machine (I inherited the second one, so seems a reasonable use). FWIW, I have DSL with wireless modem in the house, so wouldn't want the ability for the machines to talk with each other to allow inadvertant access from anyone from the web. How to set it up?
posted by tedthedog at 5:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by tedthedog at 5:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Should I stay in school?
Halfway through my BA and not terribly happy. Is it worth it to stay in school? [more inside]
Hostages to fortune
How can I maintain some optimism about my child's future, given the crappy crappy world we live in? [more inside]
Can my plant be saved?
Can someone suggest how to help my poor tomato plant which has keeled over or is it too late for it already? [more inside]
What do I say to people who constantly comment on my age?
What do I say to people who constantly comment on my age? [more inside]
posted by nuclear_soup at 4:58 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by nuclear_soup at 4:58 PM PST - 50 comments
Most cost-efficient way to move from MA to CA?
What is the best way to move from Boston, MA to Santa Barbra, CA? Cost is the major issue. [more inside]
posted by 1awesomeguy at 4:39 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by 1awesomeguy at 4:39 PM PST - 24 comments
And after all this, I'm freezing the cards in a huge block of ice.
Are there penalties to paying off all my credit card debt all at once? [more inside]
Is there a painless way to stream live video (and Jacoby Ellsbury) to my TV via my Wii?
Is there a hackless way to stream MLB TV on my Wii? [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 at 4:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by acorn1515 at 4:24 PM PST - 7 comments
I want to revel in my gloriousness
This post made me dig out my Prince cd. And it made me remember how awesome Prince and specifically songs like Darling Nikki make me feel. Mostly like a superhero warrior goddess. I'm looking for more sexy music that makes me feel like this. So what are some songs that make you feel like the most kick ass person in the world? I want that really sexy feel. [more inside]
Help me find wonderful movies about coming into your own
Looking for a certain type of movie: about a woman, 20s/30s/40s, who is finding herself, not historical, not sappy and Hollywood, and not about finding meaning in a man/babies... [more inside]
Excel Filter: Search the contents of one cell for the contents of another cell, then replace with the contents of yet another cell? Is it possible?
I need to search the text in column A for the text in column B, replace it with the text in column C, and return the new complete string to column D. I've Googled. I've read. I've cried. Can you please help me? [more inside]
posted by Salient at 3:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Salient at 3:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Making text anchors within a PDF to another part of the PDF?
On the first page of a PDF, there are references to pages included at the end of the document. I'm sure there is a way to make a link on the first page that will take you to another page in the PDF but I can't flippin' figure it out. I'm ripping my hair out.
How to use the Internet to have a telephone without actually having a telephone
Navigation of Google Voice and Skype: Can I use one or both of these (in tandem) instead of a landline? [more inside]
posted by aniola at 3:08 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by aniola at 3:08 PM PST - 15 comments
What else can I make with a spam musubi press other then the obvious?
I've got a spam musubi press, but I don't want to eat more processed meat. What else can I make that would fit the mold? (pun intended)
posted by meowzilla at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by meowzilla at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Evidence of things not seen.
Is there a specific name for a logical fallacy where the lack of evidence for something (or the abundance of evidence its opposite) is claimed to actually support the assertion? An example might be claiming that the lack of evidence of a conspiracy is actually evidence of the conspiracy and/or its size and strength. [more inside]
Couples bible study/devotional recommendations?
Couples daily devotional/bible study recommendations? [more inside]
Page numbers in Word 2007. AAARRRGGG!!!!
Page numbers in Word 2007. AAARRRGGG!!!! [more inside]
Nazar Boncuks on my stoop, a Mezuzah on my door frame, prayer flags outside... help me represent all faiths!
Help me decorate a multi-faith home! [more inside]
Could anyone beat a chimp in a fight?
Could Bruce Lee (in his prime) beat an enraged chimpanzee in a fight? [more inside]
posted by HabeasCorpus at 2:01 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by HabeasCorpus at 2:01 PM PST - 50 comments
Satire is a lesson, parody is a game.
I enjoy reading the humorous biographies on Dickipedia and Rotten Library. What are the other sources for this type of writing? Specifically, well-informed, well-written, humorous entries that are actually based in fact and presented in a cold, rational way.
I know about The Onion and thinks it's fantastic. But it is a bit much on the absurdist side of what I'm looking for. [more inside]
How do you research international relocation?
I'm an American who is thinking about moving abroad. Most likely to Mainland China, although Taiwan and Singapore are potential options. What's the best way to go about doing some research for a move overseas? [more inside]
posted by jasondbarr at 1:43 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jasondbarr at 1:43 PM PST - 10 comments
Student newspapers that don't suck?
Student newspapers that don't suck? [more inside]
King [something] from Hawaii?
Please help me find the name for this Hawaiian singer (I think), or maybe he's just a musician. He's no longer alive (I think). His name is King .... something? And apparently he had a big influence on Israel Kamakawiwo-ole. [more inside]
What are the best open source cpanel alternatives?
What are the best open source web-hosting control panels out there? Are there any that are feature-competitive with commercial products like cpanel or plesk? What are your experiences working with them? [more inside]
Should I thank the administrators who didn't expel me from school?
Should I thank the administrators who didn't expel me from school? [more inside]
If a customer service professional is wearing a nametag, should I use thier name?
Is it polite and respectful to use a service person's name if thier job requires the use of a name tag? [more inside]
posted by dchrssyr at 12:14 PM PST - 84 comments
posted by dchrssyr at 12:14 PM PST - 84 comments
Where could I leap if I need to?
Help a Systems Engineer plan to hop industries or skip career tracks altogether. Without going backwards, that is. Or at least let me know which of my goals are unrealistic. (lots more inside with details galore) [more inside]
Hob accidents !
Help me understand wether or not i impaired a fairly new hob for good by burning stuff on it. [more inside]
Look at me, a perfectly normal human being, visiting an apartment building from an obscure TV show.
I want to see the apartment building used in establishing shots for the British sitcom Peep Show. Where in (London?) is it?
posted by phrontist at 12:03 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by phrontist at 12:03 PM PST - 7 comments
Code Monkey Like Tab and Mountain Dew...and 40 Hours
What should I know transferring from public sector web design to private? [more inside]
winmo remote
Does anyone know of a Winmo 6.x application that can make my htc touch pro 2 act as a 2nd keyboard and/or touchpad for a win xp home laptop hooked into my tv. Wifi, or bluetooth preffered. No wireless keyboards of any kind need apply
Manhattan Tech Support?
Manhattan tech support places who will work on a netbook running ubuntu? [more inside]
Bringing my A Game to my marriage
Super special marriage reconnection events- lay it on me [more inside]
Is it the notorious E.I.A??
Bronchial irritation is cramping my (workout) style - is it an exercise class from hell, weed, humidity, or a combo of all there? [more inside]
Share your success stories about increasing use of IT.
I'm the techie guy for a school in the UK. We have lots of computers, but they're not used very much. How can I help improve this? [more inside]
posted by BrokenEnglish at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by BrokenEnglish at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
How to disclose HIPAA violation in nursing school application?
In the early years of HIPAA, I was didn't take it as seriously as I should have and was fired from a clerical position when I looked up a co-worker's date of birth. I was wrong and a total dumb ass for doing it. Now, I would like to know what I should say about it in my nursing school application since clinical hours include hours at the hospital I was fired from. [more inside]
What can I get for my friend who just had a miscarriage?
What can I get for my friend who just had a miscarriage? [more inside]
restaurants near the jacksonville airport
What are some good restaurants around the jacksonville fl airport?
Help me through the confusion of tax season
Can you help me figure out head of household as we move in to tax season? [more inside]
Is "SellYourEvents.Com" as good as it seems?
Does anyone here have any experience with the events management and online registration website "SellYourEvents.Com"? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 10:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Phire at 10:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Career change and creating a new social life at the same time?
Seriously considering a career change that is completely different from my current position. This will require going back to school for at least a couple of years. However, I've never been the most social person in the world and REALLY want to change that. I’m torn. This desire is really holding me back and I would value anyone's opinion or perspective. [more inside]
No cheese for Mother's Day
Help me find a non-cheesy short poem/quote/verse to put inside a Mother's Day card. [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ellieBOA at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
The Care of Our Child is Left to . . .
What is a reasonable cost for setting up a will? [more inside]
Good books for gardening?
What are some good introductory gardening, botany/plant biology, herb/herbal medicine, or nutrition books? [more inside]
European Juggling Convention?
Have any mefites attended the European Juggling Convention? [more inside]
Cleaning duct tape glue from a DVD?
Kid stuck a piece of duct tape to the back of a DVD (technically, Wii Optical Disc), best way to clean the glue off?
Is it acceptable to give a gift to a prof who wrote a reference letter?
Is it acceptable to give a small gift of a $10 gift certificate to a professor who has helped by writing my girlfriend a reference letter to grad school? She's not sure whether they are allowed to receive gifts of thanks.
Can you recommend a tattoo parlour in Quebec City?
I'm looking for a good tattoo parlour in Quebec City. What places should I check out? [more inside]
Miranda and the Alchemist
Name that book: sigh. I remember reading a book probably 25 years ago, when I was 8 or 9. I read it about the same time that I read the book, Dar Tellum. [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras at 9:38 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sassyfras at 9:38 AM PST - 2 comments
Hot apple pie, okay. Hot Apple Macbook, not so much.
Why might my Macbook be running so hot, and what can I do about it? [more inside]
What song is this?
Help-Me-Find-a-Song-Filter: I heard this once on a CD compilation burned by someone I don't know. I think it's in waltz time. It's sung by a female, possibly Neko Case or someone who has a similar voice. It's a beautiful, haunting song in which the chorus asks a question like "how can I be mortal?" I don't think it's in these exact words but that is the gist.
Tailor in State College
Who/where/what is the best tailor in State College, Pennsylvania? I need to get a suit, some shirts, and some pants altered.
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 9:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by (Arsenio) Hall and (Warren) Oates at 9:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Internet connection is not working properly but Comcast says it isn't them. Help!
My internet connection has always had issues, but recently those issues have gotten exponentially worse. Comcast is the only constant in this equation, but they claim that the signal they're sending is strong! I need it fixed ASAP, what can I try? [more inside]
Lord give me patience, but do it quick!
Why is my blog slow to load and what should I do to make it faster? [more inside]
posted by kitchencrush at 8:44 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by kitchencrush at 8:44 AM PST - 24 comments
Share the kindle love?
How do you like your kindle? Knowing what you know now, would you buy it again? How can I make a kindle/ebook experience better? [more inside]
The music of Paris...
I'm looking for music that evokes the spirit of Paris. Have any recommendations?
Songs for a "you haven't made me a CD in a while" playlist?
What are some thoughtful, contemporary songs for a "You haven't made me a CD in a while" playlist? [more inside]
Shuffleboard in Nashville
Where's the best shuffleboard table in Nashville? [more inside]
Help an athiest get married in a Lutheran church.
What actually happens when you go to see an ELCA Lutheran pastor for pre-marriage meetings? Will the fact that we're both non-believers come up and will it be an issue? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 8:20 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by kthxbi at 8:20 AM PST - 15 comments
Tailoring a suit:
How much (roughly) will it cost to get my suits tailored, and where can I get reliable service in Denver? [more inside]
Help me get over my breakup
Break-Up-Filter: I just broke up with my first-ever boyfriend, of two years. I don't really know how to deal or how to react to people when they bring it up. I feel really awful right now and I've never done this before. [more inside]
To MD or not to MD?
CrossroadsFilter. PhD or MD? I could invest an extra year into attending a one-year special master's degree program that, upon success, would pretty much guarantee admission into medical school. I'd be a 28-year-old first-year medical student. But what about babies? [more inside]
Flying out to interview- salary not yet discussed.
I'm flying out to a city to meet with an organization about a potentially exciting job opportunity. It will be the third round of interviews. We haven't discussed salary, and given the nature of the position it could be a make-or-break issue. Should I bring it up, or go meet with them? Would it be considered in poor taste to fly out and then potentially reject the offer if the salary is too low? I'm thinking not, but...
Shave and a haircut, 2 bits.
Anyone know where I can buy a nice new black skirt suit (it's time to update) that isn't paired with a cootie huging mini or pencil skirt? [more inside]
Cocaine and the arts
How can you tell when art has been made under the influence of cocaine? [more inside]
There is an Evil Dead II joke in here somewhere....
I am in my last semester of graduate school, with my comprehensive exam coming up. It is a 4.5 hour written (essay) exam. The problem? I haven't written (only typed) in forever, and my hand does not seem to be cooperating. [more inside]
posted by afton at 7:55 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by afton at 7:55 AM PST - 17 comments
Podcasts anywhere and anyhow I want 'em, please.
How can I better organize my podcast subscriptions and access them from any computer and my iPhone? [more inside]
This American Life episode assisted suicide story?
This American Life filter - relatively recently, (maybe a rebroadcast?) heard part of story re man who assisted his mother to end her life and how he felt - I've searched their archives for mother and for son; can't find it. Also searched AskMefi some, too many hits. Can anyone help?
posted by judybxxx at 7:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by judybxxx at 7:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Sick of Day Jobs and want to settle down
How do I rewrite my resume so as to reassure potential employers about the fact that I was a temp for ten years? [more inside]
OMG. ZIP? WTF!
I need to find a tutorial that will easily - stress EASILY - explain to the viewer or reader how to get all the wonderful goodness out of a .ZIP file, but without instructing them to download third party software (winzip, winrar...) [more inside]
Graphic design tutorials?
For a period of every month, I'm completely miserable
This is a question about menstruation. You have been warned. [more inside]
How far to that horizon over there?
Imagine I'm standing on a boat in the middle of the ocean with clear skies all around and good eyesight: how far is the surrounding horizon? And, bonus question, when I look up, how far away are the furthest clouds? (I assume it would depend on how high the clouds are but I'm still completely ignorant of how much difference that would make so any help would be great.)
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:24 AM PST - 9 comments
I've come to kill the rooster.
Recommend me good sounds for an alarm clock. [more inside]
Can an LLC member also be an employee of that LLC?
Can a member of an LLC (filing as a partnership) also be an employee of the LLC? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by entropic at 5:43 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by entropic at 5:43 AM PST - 8 comments
Sacrifice, speech, writing and art
Sacrifice, speech, writing and art: I am interested in the different ways in which a sacrifice, a sacrament, a spoken word and a written word act as signifiers. The notion for instance that the sacrament, at the point of its acceptance, is understood as becoming the signified. What can you tell me / what has been written about the notions of sacrifice and their relationship to speech, art and the technologies of writing? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious at 5:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by 0bvious at 5:28 AM PST - 8 comments
How can I sort of waterproof my camera a little bit?
So I have to take photos of Holi in Varanasi next week, then Songkran in Chiang Mai in April. Both of these are giant water fights. How can I jury-rig some sort of waterproofing for my SLR? [more inside]
Holga Questions
Holga n00b here! I have some specific questions inside, but am also looking for general advice. [more inside]
In search of a theme
I need a subject or a theme. I'd like to read a wide range of books and discover lots of stuff. Last time I did, I was at the university, studying to get a degree in Comparative Literature. [more inside]
posted by nicolin at 3:13 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by nicolin at 3:13 AM PST - 18 comments
Accountable USA
Asking for a friend: which organizations in the USA promote government accountability? [more inside]
posted by lucia__is__dada at 3:10 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lucia__is__dada at 3:10 AM PST - 9 comments
Tasty tasty fumes, boring houses
How can I weigh the exercise benefits gained from walking against the damage caused by breathing exhaust? I like walking along busy city streets for miles, and I don't want to switch to quieter/duller residential roads, but I'm wondering if I should. [more inside]
posted by dreamyshade at 2:45 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dreamyshade at 2:45 AM PST - 8 comments
Getting intimate.
What do photographers like Annie Leibovitz and Terry Richardson say to their subjects to make them completely lower their defenses? Or, what do regular photographers (like you) do? [more inside]
Novel uses of Twitter
What are some companies and individuals using Twitter in an interesting or unusual way, or for novel purposes?
Finding back a book by Soviet author from the eighties?
What book was this: Soviet artist (theater/music/writer?) writing about his life in Moscow during the eighties. [more inside]
posted by gmm at 12:32 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by gmm at 12:32 AM PST - 3 comments
February 23
Why so many ex-service stations?
Did cars really used to need this much maintenance? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 11:54 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by ricochet biscuit at 11:54 PM PST - 25 comments
Lazy and Inexperienced or Latent Management Material?
I am mentoring a college kid who wants to be a programmer. I am detail-oriented; he does the bare minimum required to get the job done, but he gets things done. Am I right to push him toward thinking about doing project management rather than hands-dirty techie-developer type stuff? Or is he just lazy and needing to be schooled? [more inside]
posted by circular at 11:01 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by circular at 11:01 PM PST - 28 comments
I'm an expat and I need a bank account in Nevada.
I'm an expat looking for a good bank that serves Nevada, if I can sign up. [more inside]
posted by bindasj at 10:33 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bindasj at 10:33 PM PST - 2 comments
Want Dallas! Need job!
I'm trying to move to the Dallas, Texas area, but I need a job first - and I won't be able to interview in person. Lots more inside. [more inside]
Should a future librarian get a masters in English?
Will a master's degree in English be useful to someone who wants to
be a librarian? [more inside]
posted by fermion at 10:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by fermion at 10:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Endodontist nabbed by feds
I was referred to an endodontist, and while I was filling out forms in the antechamber there this morning prior to my appointment, preparing to go in for a root canal, the office was raided by a dozen or so federal police with a search warrant. I don't plan to return. Is it incumbent upon me to reveal this information on yelp, etc?
How can I help my friend?
My friend has no insurance and very limited funds, and is having some pretty funky health problems. He needs low-cost to no-cost medical attention in Oklahoma. Any ideas? So far, I've come up with this. Any ideas? I know that he *could* go to an ER, but being saddled with a $3000 dollar bill is not going to help him out of his financial problems anytime soon. Anyone been broke and sick in OK before? [more inside]
posted by the_royal_we at 9:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by the_royal_we at 9:54 PM PST - 8 comments
"No, of course I like you. It's because I like you, I don't want to be with you. It's a complicated...emotion."
Help me stop crushing on my classmate! [more inside]
what was "I found it"?
What was the "I found it" campaign during what I seem to recall was the late 70's. [more inside]
posted by santogold at 9:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by santogold at 9:42 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me pick a work of modern literature to write about.
What novel, published in the last five years, will keep my interest and be not-too-overly-verbose as to make my job harder (I have to write a paper discussing it's literary merits)? [more inside]
What to do with my old Sony VAIO laptop?
What is a mint 1975 guild d40nt worth?
What is a mint 1975 guild d40 NT worth?
Changes in work availability
What notification is necessary for changes to ones work availability? [more inside]
ID a book about pack telepathic wolves
Help me ID this scifi/fantasy book: humans (and a very young boy) encounter alien telepathic wolf/dog packs! Several parts are told from the wolves' and boy's point of view. [more inside]
posted by SarahbytheSea at 8:19 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by SarahbytheSea at 8:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me develop a cheapskate workout plan!
What is the cheapest possible way for me to get a decent workout this winter? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten at 8:01 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by futureisunwritten at 8:01 PM PST - 28 comments
Shipping from Bishkek to Portland
What is the cheapest way to ship a package from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by alpinist at 7:59 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by alpinist at 7:59 PM PST - 4 comments
Serving two masters...
I work two jobs...should I drop the part-time and focus on certifications/ self development? Or put off certs for the stability of additional income? [more inside]
Help me find the Phantom Tollbooth
BabysittersClub Filter: Which Baby-sitter's Club book involved a reference to a young girl being excited to read The Phantom Tollbooth? [more inside]
I might be drugs, but it's not recreational.
I have a herniated disc (L4-L5) with lower-back pain. I have developed sciatic pain in the last few years.
I have been taking vicodin for a few years and now the doctor has prescribed methadone. What can I expect? [more inside]
I want to keep on learning...
In the past I have worked as a staff writer for a newspaper. The process of learning about something first-hand, then distilling it into everyday language was something that was totally enjoyable. It was so cool to be continually kinesthetically learning from "the horses mouth," so to speak.
Print journalism has reduced its numbers drastically, and jobs are now few and far between.
Are there any other vocations you can think of that would let someone actually go out in the field and talk to people and get their story then share it with others? How about jobs that let you learn all the time?
What the hell is a "glass wall"?
Job posting at a news publication requires "sensitivity to the 'glass wall' between editorial and commercial." What are they talking about? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist at 6:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by thebazilist at 6:42 PM PST - 6 comments
Help Me Mindstorm
Where can I get the ROBOLAB software for Lego's Mindstorm kits? [more inside]
Obama's obesity task force
Anyone know who's on Michelle Obama's childhood obesity task force? [more inside]
Name the sci-fi novel
SciMeFi: Strange request here. I heard about a sci-fi book maybe 10 years ago. I remember some general details, but I may be wrong about any one of them. So if I can get any leads from someone here, I’d be most thankful! Keyword: giant artifacts from the future start to appear? [more inside]
posted by scamper at 5:32 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by scamper at 5:32 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me find an obscure movie song
Asking for a friend:
I saw a movie once, but I can remember neither the name nor the theme. At a guess I would say it was five to six years ago, but it was not in theater and so could have been a bit older. Toward the end of the movie, perhaps just before the credits and on into the credits, there was a song about a birthday. I don't remember if it was a character's birthday, but I believe it was. It was a sort of weird, sad, but upbeat tune. Possibly containing drug references. Not rap, more of an anti-folk feel (think Moldy Peaches) and a female singer. It was not Kimya Dawson's "Jest's Birthday". Wikipedia's list of non-canonical birthday songs does not produce anything familiar.
Find for me this song, Internet.
posted by rcs at 5:27 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rcs at 5:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Getting a cat to choose kitty litter over grass?
Tips for getting an indoor/outdoor cat to use a litter box, when he much prefers to go al fresco? [more inside]
Make the switch to Mobile Broadband????
Switching to mobile broadband...not sure if now is the best time????
I live alone and mainly use a laptop...right now my ISP is Roadrunner and I have my own wireless router attached to it. I pay about $35/mo. about 1/2 of my internet/cable bundle bill of $70 or so. [more inside]
posted by mdn31 at 5:24 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mdn31 at 5:24 PM PST - 6 comments
May I verify you through the phone?
Phone/text verification filter. MeFi, what implementation of this would be useful to your average web user? [more inside]
WWGD: What Would Gatsby Drink?
Throwing a Great Gatsby party, and need some food ideas! [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 5:03 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 5:03 PM PST - 26 comments
The results are in, and you may not be a winner.
I just received word that my biopsy/examination results are in. They want to see me tomorrow morning. Should I start freaking out now? The receptionist scheduling me was not forthcoming with any details. [more inside]
Shipping a snowboard
How do I ship a snowboard across the country? [more inside]
Broken headphone jack
The headphone jack on my desktop broke. Solutions?
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 4:44 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 4:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Seattle neighborhoods around south lake union
What's the best area to live in Seattle if a) I'll be working in south lake union, b) want to be able to bike/take public transportation to work, c) want to easily be able to get out of town on weekends for hiking/skiing/etc., and d) would be (cheaply) fun for a just-graduated-college 20-something year old?
He's a lot like me. But handsomer.
How to deal with a Lothario in your social scene? [more inside]
Resources about how the details of image storage?
I need online resources that go delve into image storage theory without assuming I am an expert in programming. [more inside]
Please get me out of my dorm.
How to make new friends and explore my interests (in ATL/the Southeas) given some limitations? [more inside]
Momofuku Milk Bar Cookie Recipe
I'm trying to replicate Momofuku Milk Bar's cornflake, marshmallow, and chocolate chip cookies. The only problem is I've never had one. Can you help me? [more inside]
Struggling with Wordpress, to put it lightly.
Struggling with Wordpress, to put it lightly. [more inside]
How can I use .htaccess to shorten URLs?
I need some specific help with my .htaccess file. I'm new to the Rewrite module and can't quite figure out what I need to do to serve my pages (which live inside some nested directories) up with a nice short URL. [more inside]
posted by Aquaman at 3:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Aquaman at 3:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Tell me about your electric lawn mower!
Cordless electric lawn mower recommendations? I'll be responsible for a lawn this spring, and I'd rather not pollute. [more inside]
How do I tell her I love her?
How do I tell my girlfriend I love her? It never seems to be the right time and its gone on so long now that its getting harder and harder. We've been going out for about 9 months now..... I think I have made it very clear what my feelings are, but haven't actually said "I love you".
I am a jerk.
thinking about gettin me some therapy. given my goals [inside] what sort of therapy would be most effective? [more inside]
My smoke alarms work great. I wish I didn't know that.
Will ceramic that melted onto the burner cause my smoke alarm to go off? Will it cause any other problems? [more inside]
What to do in March in EU
What are some unique things to do in Europe in March? [more inside]
posted by patrad at 2:22 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by patrad at 2:22 PM PST - 6 comments
Simple Delicious Recipes Without Stove or Oven
I'd love to know simple and delicious recipes that don't require any actually cooking (save for tossing something in the microwave.) What are your favorite no-cook recipes? [more inside]
posted by thisperon at 2:11 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by thisperon at 2:11 PM PST - 37 comments
Can I gain more than a pound as a result of eating a pound?
Is it possible to gain more than a pound of body weight as a result of eating a pound of food? [more inside]
posted by crapples at 2:01 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by crapples at 2:01 PM PST - 44 comments
Really hungry at Philadelphia airport, but no cash...
Really hungry at Philadelphia airport, but no cash... [more inside]
ethical alpaca?
So, a friend of mine has an alpaca fur blanket exactly like this one. My wife is in love with it and I would like to buy something similar for her. [more inside]
Non-Pick up Artistry dating advice for men Website: does it exist?
Non-Pick up Artistry dating advice for men websites: does they exist? [more inside]
I'm not a playwright; how do I write a play and get it performed?
What's the best way for a writer who's not involved in his/her local theater scene to get a play performed on the stage? [more inside]
posted by cirripede at 12:59 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cirripede at 12:59 PM PST - 10 comments
I love bread, but I'll give it up if I have to
How useful are skin tests at identifying food allergies? [more inside]
Help me find PJ's Coffee in K-Cup form
New Orleanians: Please help me find a K-Cup analog for PJ's Coffee. [more inside]
Camera Rental Help
Asking for a friend: Where can I rent a Canon 7D for a single day in or around Asheville, NC.
Newspapers and Magazines in the Chicago Area?
I'm going to be in Chicago later this week and I'd like to visit some great places for magazines and newspapers while I'm in the area. Something other than the typical Borders. What are some hidden favorites in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs?
Why does Firefox do this and how can I fix it?
Any idea how I can stop this weird behavior the first time I run Firefox? [more inside]
Ironically, I just don't get it.
Please, please, what is an ironic mustache? A mustache looking insufferably smug? Really, I don't get it. That and the ironic t-shirt thing; someone please explain.
posted by Allee Katze at 12:01 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Allee Katze at 12:01 PM PST - 25 comments
Tools and household helps for aging parents
What tools and other handy things are useful for aging parents? [more inside]
Help me pick up the pieces.
Help me find guidance in finishing my master's degree - I screwed it up big time two years ago, and I need a little help getting back on track. Much more inside! [more inside]
going bananas searching for beer
Where can I find Banana Bread beer in DC? [more inside]
posted by troika at 11:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by troika at 11:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Does this ever end well?
Are there ever happy endings for polyamorous couples? Do you know anyone for whom such an arrangement has worked in the long term? [more inside]
I'm pretty gangster myself.
Help me find a place to buy the "I noticed that you're gangster" image as a bumper sticker for my car. [more inside]
So that I don't keep watching Everybody Loves Raymond for two hours a night.
We want presents that will keep us entertained. [more inside]
Bacteria: How much is too much?
I eat lots of yogurt and drink lots of kefir and kombucha. Do all these cultures live compatibly in my digestive system, or am I creating World War III in there? [more inside]
Helping preschooler feel secure during a move
Best practices for moving house (within the same town) with a sensitive, imaginative preschooler? [more inside]
Why is my site redirecting?
My website keeps redirecting to "http://snake.itexltd.com" (deliberately not linking here), which says that my domain name has expired. [more inside]
posted by ask me please at 10:21 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ask me please at 10:21 AM PST - 13 comments
Gout sufferer needs help!
Doctor in Northern New Jersey for Gout/Arthritis sufferer. [more inside]
Learning roller derby?
How does one get started in roller derby (as a total beginner)? [more inside]
posted by so_gracefully at 10:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by so_gracefully at 10:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Windows 7 Enterprise Problems
Install windows 7 install problems + can I install enterprise (with an enterprise key) from an ultimate disk? [more inside]
He's stopped returning my calls. And he's my doctor.
It seems that my psychiatric nurse practitioner, who prescribes my crazy meds, has quit me without notice. The Problem? I take a hefty dose of meds, I'm out, and I don't really want to have to quite cold turkey. An explanation and a few questions under the fold. [more inside]
posted by The Pantless Wonder at 10:09 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by The Pantless Wonder at 10:09 AM PST - 32 comments
I'm brave, but not completely fearless.
Is there any way to cross the I-5 bridge between Portland and Vancouver by bike that does not involve actually riding on the freeway? [more inside]
posted by pdb at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by pdb at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
fifteen tons, and what do you get
How do I keep my cool at work, and keep it from affecting my cool at home? [more inside]
Is there a free personal finance software like Mint in German-speaking countries ?
I would love to do my personal finance stuff using web-based service like Mint in Germany. Is there a service like that ?
c/c++ permtation file
I need to write a program in C/C++ that takes all the permutations of a set of numbers, say {1,2,3,4}, and puts them in a binary file. [more inside]
Locations of state lines on TransAmerica trail?
What are the mile counts for the state lines on the TransAmerica trail? [more inside]
How to account for other dependents in figuring child support responsibility?
My boyfriend's ex-wife is trying to get him to pay more child support. We got a letter showing how much "available income" she has to support the child; included in the calculation is a deduction for the other two children she has with her new husband. How is this possible, when her new husband--who has a larger income than either the ex-wife or my bf--is also responsible for those other two kids? I understand that the new hubbie is not responsible for the support costs of my bf's son--but shouldn't he be responsible for the care of his own kids, such that the ex-wife cannot deduct this cost from her income when determining the percentage of my bf's son's care for which she is responsible? [more inside]
posted by vegsister at 9:43 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by vegsister at 9:43 AM PST - 21 comments
I'm looking for an entree to feed about 8 adults at a Four Elements themed dinner party.
I'm looking for an entree to feed about 8 adults at a Four Elements themed dinner party. [more inside]
infinity naturals in beethovens lebewohl
What is the symbol above the last note of the third measure (and ninth measure) of Beethoven's "Lebewohl" piano sonata #26, opus 81a? It's two naturals vertically surrounding some a sort of infinity-like glyph: ∞
Visible here:
http://imslp.org/images/3/36/PV-Beethoven_Werke_Breitkopf_Serie_16_No_149_Op_81a.jpg
posted by umlaut at 9:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by umlaut at 9:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Structural concern about a house I am buying.
Structural concern about a house I am buying. Was a load bearing wall removed? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands at 9:31 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by idyllhands at 9:31 AM PST - 10 comments
Need book suggestions for a "read aloud" book club
I'm looking for suggestions for books for a book club that I recently began with a few friends. The books will have to be read aloud to the group. [more inside]
posted by vbfg at 9:09 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by vbfg at 9:09 AM PST - 10 comments
Book with wormholes that view the past?
What'sThatBookFilter: Viewing the past via portable wormholes? [more inside]
posted by Petrot at 9:01 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Petrot at 9:01 AM PST - 4 comments
Best way to have solid internet connection no matter where you are
I am looking for an internet solution for living at 3 homes during the year. Instead of paying for internet service at each one of the 3 homes is there a better option. I looked into tethering my iPhone but it's too much of a hassle. Any ideas?
SEA to VAN for OLY
Tips for Seattleites' day trip to Vancouver Olympics? [more inside]
Remove years-old splattered paint from stained wood trim without damaging the finish?
How does one remove years-old splattered paint from stained wood trim without damaging the finish? [more inside]
Quiet, cheap hostel room or B&B in London or SE UK?
Can you recommend a quiet, cheap hostel room or B&B in London or SE UK where I can rest for a week and get over jetlag? [more inside]
Applying constitutional law abroad
Applying constitutional law abroad [more inside]
CBT in Brooklyn
CBT--or, barring that--any good therapist, in Brooklyn or Manhattan near the F train? [more inside]
I can do this job ... no, really, I have a plan!
Tips and suggestions for a 30- 60- 90-day business plan for a promotion interview? [more inside]
Good accountant in or near Hoboken, NJ?
Looking for a recommendation for a good account in or near Hoboken, NJ to prepare personal tax returns. [more inside]
This Photoshop is driving me crazy
PhotoshopFilter: The Magic Wand tool seems to be selecting too much, even when the tolerance is set to zero. What gives? [more inside]
posted by lou at 8:00 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lou at 8:00 AM PST - 8 comments
What does a real Persian carpet cost in the USA?
Handmade Persian/Turkish/Pakistani wool carpet question: If you have bought one recently in the US or Canada, or have visited a store where they are being sold, can you tell me what the level of quality and prices are like for varying sizes? [more inside]
Help Keep my Fetus Quiet
Tips and tricks to get my 3rd trimester fetus to settle down at night and let me sleep? [more inside]
How much to charge for freelance science work?
How much should I charge as a freelance (research) scientist? [more inside]
With the Knowledge of a Chemist, I Got the Special Formula
Rapper Edan uses an amazing spacey delay sound on some of his songs. How can I duplicate it? [more inside]
What's the best way to self-publish for fun, and not for profit?
What's the best way to self-publish for fun, and not for profit? [more inside]
Is there a men's version of Curves?
Is there a men's version of Curves Fitness? [more inside]
Resources to help writing a business proposal
My friends and I have what we think is a pretty lucrative, clever, and unique idea for a web-service. However, none of us are especially web or business savy, but we are enthusiastic and confident and so would still like to move forward with the idea. [more inside]
Help, Firefox broke my Facebook!
Firefox+Facebook has broken for me -- it greys out when I do stuff. Anyone else experiencing this? [more inside]
posted by katrielalex at 5:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by katrielalex at 5:30 AM PST - 3 comments
Blogging for Dummies
Newbie question: how do I set up a blog on my own website? [more inside]
.HTA application launcher ... is it that hard to do?
I've been trying to write a .hta file that will show the contents of a directory in the "medium icons" style, that won't let me accidentally change the style, and that doesn't have any navigation options. [more inside]
posted by Admira at 3:32 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Admira at 3:32 AM PST - 2 comments
Find a run for me and a steam train for my boy...
Is there an August 2010 marathon in the USA that's also within driving distance of a well-known heritage steam railway? I'd like to tick both boxes during a potential family holiday to the US.
posted by dowcrag at 3:29 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dowcrag at 3:29 AM PST - 8 comments
Knock-off wii remote OK?
Can someone confirm that the knock-off wii remotes available on ebay or deal extreme work as well as a nintendo one?
posted by pompomtom at 3:20 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pompomtom at 3:20 AM PST - 12 comments
What is the name of this dimly remembered audiobook
Help me remember this dimly remembered audio book that we listened to when I was a child. [more inside]
posted by jonathanstrange at 2:53 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jonathanstrange at 2:53 AM PST - 2 comments
Just a mere love story?
Capitalism: A Love Story (the meaning of "a love story") [more inside]
posted by thesailor at 12:52 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by thesailor at 12:52 AM PST - 14 comments
Why can't she move her broken arm?
February 22
What are some common cold spicy foods?
My aunt is coming to dinner and she loves spicy foods. However, I'm picking her up from the airport after work and won't have time to cook that day. What spicy foods/appetizers can I make that don't need to be served warm? I searched for "cold spicy foods" but got completely irrelevant results. [more inside]
Change-resistant PC Question of the Week
How do I make my 23" LCD monitor act like a 17-18" one? [more inside]
posted by kreestar at 11:05 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by kreestar at 11:05 PM PST - 14 comments
The Daily Task
Recently I found out about http://dailyshoot.com/. Before that I found out about http://www.crossfit.com/. What other sites do you know of that give you a very specific tasks to do everyday? Or every week? I find that I am more motivated to learn something when I am given specific tasks to do or projects to work on so services like this are a big help. Looking for any and all things so don't hold back.
Thanking Count Alessandro Giuseppe Antonio Anastasio Volta
How can I identify the approximate properties of an electrical transformer? [more inside]
Who rocks out on the bass?
Beginner bass player looking for musicians to aspire to and music to be inspired by. Name me your favorite songs with a wicked bass solo, and bands driven by a heavy melodic bass line. I'm especially interested to hear about female singers accompanied by only her bass as well. Thank you!
posted by angermanagement at 9:52 PM PST - 74 comments
posted by angermanagement at 9:52 PM PST - 74 comments
How do I finish this table?
How do I properly finish my new dining room table? [more inside]
Cowboy comics recommendations
Name your favorite cowboy and western-themed comics. [more inside]
Regression question....
How do I estimate the coefficients of this curve using linear regression? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 9:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 9:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Study abroad program in Israel to become reborn again?
What is the best program for a Jewish-American who wants to study abroad in Israel and redefine his life? [more inside]
Help me find the best broomball shoes!
[BroomballFilter] My current old/used broomball shoes are just about shot. It's time to buy new ones for my next season. Can anyone provide reviews for outdoor broomball shoes? [more inside]
EXIF Time Confusion
Do you update your camera clock when you travel across timezones? Does this happen automatically with some cameras? [more inside]
Help me dress like a poet's lover
Where can I find the shoes (or something similar) seen in Bright Star? [more inside]
Help me show that science can be cool...
What kinds of simple, safe chemical reactions can I do to really wow a group of 6th graders? [more inside]
posted by kro at 7:21 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by kro at 7:21 PM PST - 33 comments
Am I putting too much power into my financial adviser's hands?
Am I putting too much power into my financial adviser's hands? [more inside]
MPH + MS > PhD?
Is this anything but SEO spam?
I have a job opportunity that involves, among other things, SEO. I am fairly sure that this is the spammy sort of SEO, but the person was not really clear enough about the technical matters, and it's not something I know all that much about. That said, some parts of this seem good. [more inside]
Wax on, wax off
Which is better to do in between brazilian waxes: shaving or depilatory creams such as Veet? Bonus question: can somebody please explain to me why it is recommended not to shave in between? [more inside]
unsafe elderly drivers
my elderly parents drive. there is a lot of evidence they should no longer be driving. they will not stop driving. what, if anything, can i do?
How to make my own central command?
Are there any websites or scripts that will take screenshots of other websites for me that I can then src or iframe with which to construct a page of thumbnails? [more inside]
Paging Lisa Birgit Holst
Can anyone find evidence of a "Lisa Birgit Holst" or a PC Professional mag listed as a source on a Snopes article? [more inside]
No Lazytown
What music will make me dance about like a pirate? [more inside]
posted by Rory Marinich at 6:23 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by Rory Marinich at 6:23 PM PST - 42 comments
What are more bands like (the goth/shoegaze) Salem?
What are more bands like (the goth/shoegaze) Salem? [more inside]
posted by griphus at 6:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by griphus at 6:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Dear Future Self,
Can I send postal mail to a place/service that will forward my letter/package at a set date in the future? [more inside]
What do you do while listening to podcasts?
What do you do while listening to podcasts? [more inside]
Which apple should I bite?
Macbook vs. Macbook Pro: are FireWire and the aluminum exterior worth the extra $200? Is there another difference I'm missing? [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 5:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by lunasol at 5:20 PM PST - 17 comments
To cat or not to cat (when moving a lot), that is the question
Should I get a cat? Problem: career involves international relocation every few years. [more inside]
posted by kitkatcathy at 5:04 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by kitkatcathy at 5:04 PM PST - 17 comments
What were we talking about?
When does "forgetfulness" transition from annoyance to full-fledged clinical illness? [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 4:59 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ®@ at 4:59 PM PST - 15 comments
How to prevent S Video cable from overriding DVD signal?
My (very basic) DVD player is connected to my (also very basic) TV with RCA cables. My laptop plugs into my TV with an S Video cable (so I can watch Netflix streaming, etc). The problem: if the S Video cable is plugged in (even if the laptop isn't connected on the other end) the TV won't recognize the signal coming from the DVD player. My solution is to simply unplug the S Video cable when I want to use my DVD player, but ideally I'd like to keep it plugged in and have some sort of switching mechanism. Is there such a product and if so, can someone provide a link? Thanks!
posted by AONeal79 at 4:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by AONeal79 at 4:57 PM PST - 12 comments
Typo or Scam - 23 Hour Service??
What does the term "23 Hour Service" when used by the service & repair industry? [more inside]
posted by jspierre at 4:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jspierre at 4:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Long term consequences of babies watching TV?
My 10-month-old son is often entranced by the TV. Should I bar him from watching at all? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 4:29 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:29 PM PST - 51 comments
How can I make Mac apps self-minimize?
How can I automatically minimize a running application to the dock? [more inside]
posted by bwg at 4:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bwg at 4:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Suggestions for space saving furniture please.
What are your favorite space-saving pieces of furniture or furniture related items? [more inside]
How do I move my torrents to a new location but have my bt client still find them?
Moving my collection of Torrents... I'm usuing uTorrent and the drive my torrents (the .torrent files and the files themselves) are on is nearly full. So, I moved them to a new drive, changed the location in uTorrent's preferences... and the program can't seem to find any of them. I read the manual/faq and the things it says to do aren't possible (the settings they mention don't exist). Suggestions? OS X.
Stop the Insanity!
How do I stop credit card offers from rewards programs that we belong to? [more inside]
Sleepless Mac
I tell my MacBook Pro to sleep. Instead, it shuts down. What gives? [more inside]
How do I undo a breakup?
I broke up with my (now ex) girlfriend five months ago. (The breakup surprised her) She went back with the b/f she had before me one or two months after our breakup; if I have the time line right she has now been with her current b/f for about three to four months. I'm still in love with this girl and regret not giving our three month relationship more time before I broke things off... How do I contact her to tell her this and what do I say? Looking for success stories... [more inside]
Relationship 101
RelationshipFilter: How do you go from thinking about "me" to thinking about "us"? [more inside]
Did Tufte do anything like this?
[data visualization filter] Need help with ideas for a data visualization tool -- something like a "Doomsday Clock" but showing progress towards college readiness? Must be understandable to a young teenager. Would prefer something with a trend to illustrate past events, too. [more inside]
How can I display old QSL Cards in my home?
How can I display old QSL Cards in my home? [more inside]
a server most erroneous
My site crashed with a 500 - server error after accruing a 2GB+ error log filled with "unable to load dynamic library'. Help me figure out the cause. [more inside]
posted by Jezztek at 2:39 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Jezztek at 2:39 PM PST - 3 comments
Where can I find a mattress that won't negatively impact indoor air quality?
No VOC mattress options? [more inside]
How Do I Know?
How do I know if a relationship is right for me, if I have nothing to compare it to? What signs can I look for? How much arguing/fighting in a relationship is “normal”? How much do we need to have in common? [more inside]
Searching for a logo design tutorial
[InternetSearchFilter] About a year or so ago, I read an article (pdf?) about designing logos. It had very detailed description of different techniques that can be used in designing a logo. In particular, it was about designing text logos and the kind of information in it included things like how the letters 'M' and 'W' can be fused together if both are present in the word etc.,
It had more to do with teaching different techniques of manipulating letters than a specific logo design example. Ofcourse, without actually knowing more I feel resigned to the thousands of "design a logo" tutorials. Here's hoping someone on AskMeFi remembers what I am talking about
posted by cusecase at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cusecase at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
Tinfoil and ovens
If I cover a dish in the oven, does it make it hotter? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 2:19 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 2:19 PM PST - 23 comments
It's all Greek to me!
What is the best way to learn Ancient Greek? [more inside]
posted by pecknpah at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pecknpah at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
Jumping de Fences
How do you ask your significant other personal questions without coming off as challenging? [more inside]
google searches that include "search" and "google" were decidedly unhelpful
Google Chrome - Can I turn off the search function in the address bar? [more inside]
posted by moxiedoll at 1:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by moxiedoll at 1:51 PM PST - 3 comments
humidifier help plz
Help me to keep my humidifier filter from calcifying after a month. [more inside]
posted by Koko at 1:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Koko at 1:47 PM PST - 8 comments
It's not the British rock star I'm worried about.
Landlord/Exterminator Filter: How do I get rid of this large, inaccessible wasp nest? [more inside]
Online work comment
A past employer started a blog. Several previous employees have started their own sub-blogs and one made a comment about me, using my full name. It wasn't necessarily a negative comment, but he was resentful of me supposedly forcing him to do something which was part of his job. I wasn't the person responsible for making him do anything, so the statement is not true.
I'm puzzled because I had a very friendly, cordial relationship with this person, but whatever. I'm wondering how I should handle asking the company to remove the statement. I'm now working in a different field and I'm not sure how this statement about me will affect future customers.
TIA.
Nice girls don't try
Help me be less weird about professors. [more inside]
Domain name filter: Am I being offensive?
Domain Name market research: I own the domain nogbutter.com. I want to use it for a company some friends and I want to start. Does "nogbutter" have an offensive ring to it? [more inside]
posted by Ezrie at 12:54 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by Ezrie at 12:54 PM PST - 58 comments
Battle of the Bulge
Donde van a estar los Canadienses en D.F. para ver el partido olympico de hockey final? Where will Canadians in Mexico D.F. be watching the gold medal hockey game? [more inside]
When I grow up I want to be Adam Savage.
I want to possess the knowledge, tools, materials, and workspace to make whatever the hell I feel like making, whenever I feel like making it. Because I can’t do this overnight, I want to start with the most versatile tools and skill first. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 12:36 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by bondcliff at 12:36 PM PST - 48 comments
Home Sweet Charlotte
Show us around Charlotte. My wife and I are going to Charlotte from Thursday - Sunday. Our mission is to determine if Charlotte is a place we want to live. I am a I.T. project manager. My wife is a corporate accountant. We both work in banking. We have one young daughter and another on the way. You could consider us yuppies with a hippie / island twist. We love food, books, and shopping. We want to get a feel for what family life would be like in Charlotte. [more inside]
Actually I hope there is not much devastation left to see...
I'm going to New Orleans for 4 days this spring and I am fascinated by Hurricane Katrina. What should I read before I go and what should I do while in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 12:10 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 12:10 PM PST - 20 comments
Where is my Ed Hardy edition Bluetooth headset?
I am hoping someone can explain why 2 pop cultural phenomenons are considered offensive and/or worthy of sometimes extreme derision: Ed Hardy and Bluetooth headsets. [more inside]
posted by discountfortunecookie at 12:01 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by discountfortunecookie at 12:01 PM PST - 46 comments
Getting started, and at her knit's end
Basic Knitting Filter, on behalf of my wife: “My problem is that I can cast off easily but I can't figure out why I am not able to do a first stitch.” [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 11:53 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Shepherd at 11:53 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me sleep anywhere I want!
I need a recommendation for a white noise machine... preferably one that can travel! [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 11:46 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by silverstatue at 11:46 AM PST - 16 comments
Cleaning a coat that can't be washed or dry-cleaned: How?
How do I get a stench out of a coat that can't be washed or dry-cleaned? [more inside]
How-to date a sexy vain woman who wants attention from the world when trust levels are low?.
I'm 30 she's 25 and we have been dating for 1 year and living together for 3 months.
She has decided she wants to do a "figure competition" (not to be confused with a fitness competition or bodybuilding competition).
Given all of the trust issues in our relationship how can I come to terms with this? [more inside]
posted by stealabove at 11:30 AM PST - 77 comments
posted by stealabove at 11:30 AM PST - 77 comments
UTI + menstruation = stuck in the tub for 10 days?
I am in serious pain with a supposed UTI. Any suggestions on ways for me to get through this without losing my mind? Waiting to get culture back from hospital, my symptoms are not typical. Scared it's something worse... [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 11:21 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 11:21 AM PST - 37 comments
Puppy biting?
How to stop puppy biting? [more inside]
Bagpipe face?
Can any German speakers shed light on the supposed German word 'Backpfeifengesicht'? [more inside]
posted by squarehead at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by squarehead at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Privacy, woman!
My apartment manager has been coming into my unit to show it unannounced several times now, after I've submitted my 30 day move-out notice. I have less than a week left at the building - besides it being an inconvenience (and just seriously annoying on a personal level), is there any point to complaining at this time? [more inside]
I'm glad you liked it, but...
Does my guy's preference for one sexual practice over another have any relation to his feelings for me? [more inside]
Help me help my anxious, bipolar, stressed-out friend.
What more can I do to help a very dear friend who suffers from bipolar disorder and is currently having a very difficult time, both as a result of his illness and due to outside factors? I am also bipolar, so I kind of know what he's going through. Lengthy but informative explanation of his circumstances and history follows. [more inside]
It's not a Banjo, but...
I want to send a romantic interest some flowers, but I don't know their address. I am friends with them on Facebook, I have their cell number, I don't know any of their friends, and I want it to be a surprise. Would anyone have any suggestions on how I should proceed? [more inside]
Can't Get Away
I've become enmeshed in my parent's problems to the extent I feel it's holding me back in life. How to get out? (Long) [more inside]
Olympic Inukshuk souvenir that has "Ilanaaq" written on it?
[InukshukFilter] I'm looking for a small Vancouver Olympics souvenir with both the Ilanaaq mascot and the WORD "Ilanaaq" on it. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
I'm not opposed to going by camel caravan.
What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Seville at the end of March? [more inside]
Not very Technical
FIREFOX/WINDOWS 7: When using Firefox, where is the bar that includes options of "file", "edit", "view", "favorites" and "tools".? It disappeared! When I access Internet Explorer, no problem, these options are all available and visible, but on Firefox (which I prefer) it seems to have disappeared.
posted by Lylo at 10:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Lylo at 10:17 AM PST - 6 comments
I have no apples...need internist/family doctor in Newark, DE
Need male internist/family doctor recommendations for Newark, DE. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance, mefites!
posted by littleredwagon at 10:04 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by littleredwagon at 10:04 AM PST - 3 comments
Should I cancel the trip or miss the funeral?
Should I go home for my friend's mom's funeral? More details inside. [more inside]
ichatty cathy.
what's wrong with ichat? [more inside]
My outlets are not grounded, will using a UPS and surge protector be OK?
My outlets are not grounded, will using a UPS and surge protector be OK? [more inside]
feminine cross-body bag
Snazzy cross-body bag as gift for wife who sometimes needs to use crutches? [more inside]
How do I handle my family/personal situation?
Playing Driving Miss Daisy with my mom for the past 4 years, and I'm now 23. It's time for me to move on, but how, when communication is dry? Details inside. [more inside]
Character map of LOST characters?
http://xkcd.com/657/large charts and graphs some fictional character interactions, VISUAL DISPLAY OF EDWARD-TUFTE-INFORMATION style. Where can I find a visualization graph like this for LOST ? [more inside]
Who to choose as a trustee?
Effects of adolescent sexual slavery
I'm looking for information on the effects of sexual slavery on adolescent sexual development. [more inside]
posted by Tsuga at 9:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Tsuga at 9:09 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm really trying hard to avoid the phrase "nature hacks"
Help me decode the signals of the natural world! [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 9:07 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 9:07 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for integrated forums component for Joomla
Currently using Joomla 1.5, SMF 1.1.X, and JFusion. Looking to migrate to a direct Joomla Component that is a forum, need help choosing one. [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller at 9:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by GJSchaller at 9:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Why does one side of my headphones keep dying?
My headphones keep running into the same problem: after several months of use, one side stops working. Why does this happen, and how can I fix them? [more inside]
posted by WalterMitty at 9:06 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by WalterMitty at 9:06 AM PST - 16 comments
Swimming in tiny gift card balances
Any tips for getting tiny balances off of pre-paid rebate Visa cards? [more inside]
Place to buy cigarette cartons (EU) online?
Does anyone know a reputable place to buy cigarettes online? Google is pretty useless as far as I can tell. Alot of the sites don't have functioning payment systems, and just seem shady on top of that. Any suggestions appreciated, and yes, I've cut down a lot, and just don't feel like going broke while trying to quit.
posted by lslelel at 8:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lslelel at 8:37 AM PST - 9 comments
Just whois domain.me anyway?
Does anyone have any experience with "premium" .me domain registering. If I go to something like http://wash.me, I get a page that says it's a premium domain, owned by domain.me, and they may auction it off some day. I can apply for it, but basically have to tell them what I want to do with it. While I'm all in favor of cutting off domain squatting, I'm really not inclined to share what might be a brilliant business idea with them, at least without an NDA. [more inside]
posted by EllenC at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by EllenC at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
My job is driving me crazy.
I recently started a new job, and it's swiftly becoming clear that it's not the right job for me. I'd like some suggestions about how to identify other careers, and advice about how to handle my present situation. [more inside]
Google Analytics: I want to be able to track how many visitors to the blog go through to the main site.
Google Analytics: I want the subdirectory to appear as a referrer to the main site... what am I missing? [more inside]
Fix mah fuzzies!
Yesterday I attached my PC to my TV. Across the display, there are barely-noticeable vertical strips of fuzziness...or inconsistency in the resolution. It's annoying the crap out of me and I don't know how to fix it. [more inside]
posted by gnutron at 8:00 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by gnutron at 8:00 AM PST - 7 comments
What are the best essays by New Yorkers on New York?
What are the all-time best pieces of writing by New Yorkers on New York? And what do you, personally, hate the most about New York today? [more inside]
small-r republicanism
Could I have a case in the European Court of Human Rights against being subject to an unelected monarch? [more inside]
How do college professors select books for their courses?
How do college professors select books for their courses? [more inside]
posted by lapsang at 7:42 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by lapsang at 7:42 AM PST - 23 comments
How do I support my mother?
FinanceFilter: In a few months I will need to financially support my mother, who lives in another state. I am looking for advice on how to handle (practically and emotionally) being my mother's main financial support. [more inside]
Which Alpine board for a decent boarder?
What kind of Alpine snowboard should I buy? [more inside]
Advice about moving to southern Maine
Moving to southern Maine and looking for a place to live. [more inside]
posted by monkeymadness at 7:09 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by monkeymadness at 7:09 AM PST - 32 comments
residential Tokyo?
How to see "the real Tokyo" (in three days)? [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 6:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by DMelanogaster at 6:59 AM PST - 12 comments
Lost My Job Cause I Got Sick
Did this happen to you? Went out sick, my bosses boss replaced me within a week, replacement broke into my office and removed all my stuff. HR said they would find me a comparable position in the company when I return. After 4 weeks I’m ready to return with a doctor’s note ready for full duty and they don’t have a job for me! They’re not telling me anything else. YANML but do I need one? I’m a single parent of a teenager in NYC. Thanks. Throwaway: NervisPervis@gmail.com
Student-teacher texting, write or wrong?
High School Teachers! Would you ever let your students text you about school or personal situations? If you knew of a fellow teacher who was receiving texts from a student, would you say anything to them and how would you approach it? [more inside]
Is NuvaRing's effectiveness mitigated by weight?
Is NuvaRing's effectiveness mitigated by weight? [more inside]
Apartment Therapy-like website for backyard inspiration?
Spring is right around the corner, and we're starting to plan our Backyard Project™. Is there an Apartment Therapy-like website for backyard inspiration? Looking for lots of photos and write-ups about things like brick patios, decks, gardens, water features, etc.
Moved to a new location, still unable to connect to people
This is an update correlating to a previous post about my social problems and lack of interests in life. I moved to a new location in an attempt at clarity and change, and to some extent have gained some, but I still have a question. THIS IS A VERY VERY LONG POST, like 25+ paragraphs long, so thanks out to those who take time to read it. [more inside]
posted by formaltide at 6:16 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by formaltide at 6:16 AM PST - 29 comments
One of the worst smells on this earth
My microwave is stinky -- burnt popcorn smell. How do I remove it? [more inside]
Spectator without a view?
What is it like to be a spectator at these outdoor Olympic sports like skiing or bobsled where you can only see the finish of the course?
posted by smackfu at 5:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by smackfu at 5:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Plotting a plot.
We want to buy some land (in the UK) to build a house on but it's a minefield.
(The process, not the field itself obviously.) [more inside]
Is my ignorance in preparing potatoes coming back to kill me?!
Am I dying from potato plant poisoning (solanine)? [more inside]
looking for a specific domain name suggestion tool
looking for a specific domain name suggestion tool [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 3:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 3:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Adult Piano (surprisingly, SFW!)
I'm (relatively) old and want to learn to play the piano. What can I expect? [more inside]
What is this web site?
I keep finding websites in my husbands email, that are nothing but a list of names. ie..............neville armstrong, neville wishes, neville mp3, neville design, bowling on neville island,who is neville?.
This goes on and on with "neville" this and that. It takes up the hole page and is one big list. Any ideas as to what this is???
Please no lectures on reading his email..........
Purchasing/Owning Experiences with Latex Mattresses
latex mattresses: seeking reviews of vendors, experiences w/returns, etc. more inside. [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones at 12:32 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Señor Pantalones at 12:32 AM PST - 6 comments
A little unlocked Iphone advice please
I am in Hong Kong at the moment and considering getting a new Iphone that will be unlocked. My plan is to bring it back to the states and use it with my provider T-mobile. Can anyone tell me if I will encounter any problems or if this is easy as pie. I am hoping I just need to put in my sim card and go.
Hive? What say you?
Real place or no?
Is this a real place, or just a horrible Photoshop that I really want to exist? [more inside]
posted by biddeford at 12:10 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by biddeford at 12:10 AM PST - 16 comments
February 21
Journals relating to GIS, Sustainability and Renewable Energy
What journals should I make a habit of reading regularly to stay current in my field and research interests? I am mostly interested in GIS, Renewable Energy and Sustainability. [more inside]
posted by occidental at 11:15 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by occidental at 11:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Girlfriend Using Food Prep Devices to Clean Fish Tank
Am I wrong to be annoyed? My girlfriend used my best wire strainer to rinse fish poop out of the gravel. [more inside]
posted by Splunge at 11:02 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Splunge at 11:02 PM PST - 32 comments
Books/websites on construction and remedial building techniques for use in developing countries and disaster zones?
Do you know any good books or websites on construction and remedial building techniques which might be considered 'achievable best practice' in developing countries and disaster zones, ideally using resources readily available in those areas? [more inside]
Need a good underwater scuba diving camera for < $1000
Need a good underwater scuba diving camera for < $1000. Any recommendations? Thanks!
posted by zavulon at 10:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by zavulon at 10:37 PM PST - 7 comments
What's with the asymmetrical right inner thigh patch on the speed skating uniforms?
Why do many of the olympic speed skating uniforms feature an asymmetrical right inner thigh patch? [more inside]
How to be arachnophobic in South America?
What should I know (I'm arachnophobic) about the fauna of South America before taking my first trip to the continent? [more inside]
Help me create a bad-ass program for managing TB data
I'd like to take on a somewhat substantial software project that should a) be open-source and b) not suck. Suggestions on how to code for others requested. [more inside]
Miniature snack servings?
I'm an 18 year old college student. Is there anything interesting I can do with old film canisters?
posted by DoublePlus at 9:38 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by DoublePlus at 9:38 PM PST - 27 comments
What kinds of ecommerce solutions are available for a business selling services?
What kinds of ecommerce solutions are available for a business selling services? [more inside]
ancient latin translation II
I have a lead medallion (about 150mm dia) which has the following inscription : side #1 ESAVO MC SM [] SORDCMPUAESE {picture of a pikeman} SV side#2 PCM POMEVSAVSEBVCIM * 1309 * {picture of a king} ED The A/R and U/V are a bit interchangable and the last M has three loops.
Please find some scans here If anyone could translate or tell me more about it I would be very grateful.
All the best
Dren
She ain't got money, honey.
How does someone's debt burden affect your interest in them romantically? [more inside]
A home for every day of the week
Is there some combination of PHP/JavaScript/arcane magic that'll let me change sections of a page's content based on the day of the week? [more inside]
posted by andrewcilento at 9:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by andrewcilento at 9:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Advance tickets to NCPA Beijing from the US
Is there a way to buy tickets for the National Grand Theater in Beijing while in the US? The website says that even if you order on the phone, you have to pick them up in person within 24 hours after ordering. [more inside]
posted by shazzam at 8:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by shazzam at 8:56 PM PST - 3 comments
[YANALFilter] A+B = Awkward financial situation
15K loan + breakup = who owes what? [more inside]
posted by buzzkillington at 8:34 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by buzzkillington at 8:34 PM PST - 25 comments
EI, EI ... uh-oh.
I was on EI (Canada), and left the country (said I hadn't). Service Canada found out, what to do ?? [more inside]
When is it the least harmful for kids to divorce?
Our kids are 2 and 5. Their mom and I have a marriage that is clearly only lasting because we both love our kids so much and they need us. That said, we do NOT fight, either in front of the kids or alone. We just have a big ol' blank where the love used to be. On a daily basis we just basically ignore each other as much as possible and focus our energies on the kids. I do not foresee this lasting forever. However: When to break up? [more inside]
What was your experience at Tufts University?
What was your experience at Tufts University? [more inside]
i like eating green paper, but will green paper give me cancer?
Question about seaweed, iodine (deficiency and overconsumption), and thyroid changes [more inside]
Who gets to lick the spatula?
Why is that eating too much of the raw batter for something when baking will make you feel sick, but eating the baked product is no problem? It's the same stuff, presumably getting digested in the same way, right?
(And yes, I did make muffins for lunch today, and no, don't ask ...)
Closing Credit Song for Tonight's Big Love
What was the song that played during the credits of tonight's Episode of Big Love? I know that voice and it's driving me crazy. Lyrics include "you run with the devil." (It's not Van Halen.)
Why do I get so tired after working out?
I get extremely tired after workouts. I run and lift free weights. Then I come home and crash for an hour or two. This sucks up too much time. [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 6:49 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by dfriedman at 6:49 PM PST - 33 comments
best free software to duplicate CD's?
Best free software for duplicating CD's? [more inside]
can you spell conservative without f-u-d
i'd really like to learn more about the philosophy that seems to drive the "other half" of the united states. but i react badly to fox news and conservative talk radio. help me find a conservative writer or speaker i can trust and respect. [more inside]
Best treatment options for yeats infection?
I have my first yeast infection after many years of thinking I was invulnerable. What's the best way of treating it given that my ladyparts are extra-sensitive due to lichen sclerosis? [more inside]
Black American Innovator
For my daughter's Black History Month report: Help me find the name of this remarkable black american surgical/medical innovator. [more inside]
posted by ecorrocio at 6:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ecorrocio at 6:32 PM PST - 8 comments
Can't Find Skates In Tonya Harding's Hometown... WTF?
Where the heck can a grown-up buy figure skates in Portland, OR? [more inside]
Argument heats up!
Help me settle an argument between my parents about central heating, please. My mother believes, for instance, that setting the thermostat for 75 degrees and cutting it off once it reaches 70 degrees will warm the house faster than if the thermostat were simply set to 70 degrees initially. My father thinks this is ridiculous. Who's right? [more inside]
What do you say we put on a record?
Looking for articles and essays concerning the early days of the phonograph and radio--especially the cultural impact. [more inside]
making use of leftover jarred liquid
Tips for making use of the leftover liquid contents of jarred goods (like roasted red pepper juice, pickle juice, cherry and lemon juices, etc.), please. [more inside]
posted by ifjuly at 5:44 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by ifjuly at 5:44 PM PST - 20 comments
Foot in mouth disease taken too far?
How do I deal with an increasingly abrasive mother? (Really long, I'm sorry) [more inside]
Assertiveness pracitce
Is there any way I can get more practice in being assertive? [more inside]
Location-independent therapy?
Is there anywhere I can find some sort of free/inexpensive counseling online? [more inside]
A Shot In The Dark
Looking for the best, most comprehensive book on the history and science of firearms, preferably with illustrations, preferably available in the UK. [more inside]
My grandma's wonderful breakfast
So my grandma recently made this egg dish that I'd had before, but never like she made it, and I can't figure out how to do it... [more inside]
posted by dubadubowbow at 5:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dubadubowbow at 5:03 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I find trailheads?
I know the park exists. I know the trail exists. I have my hiking shoes, my camera, and a car. Now where the heck is the trailhead? [more inside]
Name of show where a robot teaches science to British kids?
Looking for the name of a science program we watched in class in elementary school. It was about British kids taught basic science lessons by a robot. [more inside]
Oh no you don't, G-mail!
Can an e-mail forwarded to a g-mail account be replied from that account but appear to the receiver as sent from the previous address? How? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by anonymous at 4:21 PM PST - 10 comments
When to break out the feliway
How long should I expect a 4-year-old cat to hide when a 6-month-old kitten is introduced to her house? [more inside]
In search of SWF, Flakes Need Not Apply
Online dating - help me figure out what I'm doing wrong! Multi-part question inside [more inside]
posted by photo guy at 3:46 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by photo guy at 3:46 PM PST - 39 comments
You are better than you think. A-one, a-two, a-three...
How to prime my struggling learners for success? [more inside]
Dentist is Scary. How to get over it?
How can I drag myself back to the dentist when I'm scared of him? [more inside]
A violation of the second law of coffee dynamics?
What phenomenon of coffee physics or fluid dynamics is going on here? [more inside]
posted by escabeche at 2:35 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by escabeche at 2:35 PM PST - 14 comments
What's between Denver and Austin?
Planning a possible roadtrip from Denver, CO to Austin, TX in late May. Anything we should stop and see along the way, or just off of the way? [more inside]
Square peg, meet round hole...
Java gurus: How write a type cast that specifies both a superclass and an interface? [more inside]
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 2:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 2:28 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for Accom in UK
I'm looking for hotel suggestions in the following cities:
London (Kings Cross)
Liverpool (Lime Street)
Bristol (Bristol Parkway)
Looking for a cheapish accommodation (ideally under 75) with FREE Wi-Fi. Will be traveling around so a sublet won't work this time. Any help would be appreciated.
Air Quality in/around NYC
We are planning a move to NYC and have a toddler with asthma. I've been trying to find information on suburbs of NYC with the best air quality but not having much luck. Everything I've read so far points northward, Westchester County....Any other suggestions? Thanks.
UK SciFI and Comedy TV recommendations
I'm looking for some UK TV recommendations. Specifically comedy and SciFi shows. [more inside]
posted by anansi at 1:24 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by anansi at 1:24 PM PST - 51 comments
Web game development with source control and unit tests?
What software development technologies (languages and plugins) exist for writing real-time games that can run inside web browsers? Bonus points for 1) playing well with source control, 2) being amenable to unit tests, and 3) having dev tools that run on both Windows and OS X. [more inside]
posted by a snickering nuthatch at 1:17 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by a snickering nuthatch at 1:17 PM PST - 12 comments
Programming/Logic for a 6-year-old?
I'd like to introduce my 6-year-old to computers (logic and programming). Looking at Mindstorms and need some advice. Are there other alternatives I should be exploring as well? [more inside]
Simple SQL Script Won't Run
Looking for help with this SQL script running in Access 2007. [more inside]
Banana Pudding/Jello?
Does anyone have a recipe for this Thai banana pudding dessert? [more inside]
posted by entropyiswinning at 12:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by entropyiswinning at 12:25 PM PST - 4 comments
How to develop a stronger, louder voice?
How can I develop a stronger, louder speaking voice? [more inside]
Media on 1920s NYC
Please recommend me some novels and movies set in 1920s New York City. [more inside]
How to wake a hibernating finger?
What is wrong with my finger that it won't wake up?? [more inside]
Got any suggestions for a spaniel with ear troubles?
My springer spaniel gets recurrent ear infections. Three times in the past year, the vet has given him full anesthesia and cleaned out his ears, then given him a prescription for antibiotic ear drops for a week. Then the infection comes back a month or two later. Is there any other solution? Help. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 11:15 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by mygothlaundry at 11:15 AM PST - 19 comments
Teach me to swing dance without leaving my house
What's a good beginner's swing dancing DVD? [more inside]
Put my ideas on fire without Tinderbox (TM)
I'm looking for general, "easy to use" note integration and relational database software like Tinderbox, but for Windows. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 10:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 10:59 AM PST - 6 comments
The great outdoors for beginners.
How does a 35-year-old very urban dude living in New York becomes more outdoorsy? [more inside]
posted by falameufilho at 10:55 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by falameufilho at 10:55 AM PST - 27 comments
Where can I buy my used Tanith Lee books in New York?
I'm looking for used bookstores in the New York metropolitan area that have a good selection of old romance and fantasy novels, especially Tanith Lee and Victoria Holt. [more inside]
posted by suburbanbeatnik at 10:31 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by suburbanbeatnik at 10:31 AM PST - 8 comments
Wow! You are CRAZY old!
I'd like to attach some historical perspective to my age in order to impress/scare my grandchildren. 1950: So far I've got 'Civil War vets still alive.....' [more inside]
What do these printer settings do?
Anyone know what these laser printer driver settings do? [more inside]
Weft QDA: getting what you pay for?
Will Weft QDA help me do what I want to do (that is, perform a content analysis of threaded discussion transcripts with multiple coders)? If not what will? An impoverished grad student needs to know! [more inside]
How to size up a knitting pattern...help!
Looking for help sizing a knitting pattern up from size 12 months to size 18 or 24 months...is it possible? [more inside]
Viewing someone else's blog pictures as slideshow?
Is there a way to view all the pictures posted on someone's photo blog (not mine) as a slideshow?
The blog I'm thinking of posts pictures regularly and I'd like to be able to paste the RSS feed into a program that will draw out the pictures and allow me to view them as a slideshow. The trick would be to have the all the pictures from every post ever posted be drawn into the slideshow (it might be nice to be able to randomize it as well, rather than have the pictures show in typical reverse chronological order).
I'm really surprised this technology doesn't seem to exist yet.
Thanks, folks.
ty
Indie bands with sampled drums
What indie rock albums feature electronic or sampled drums in place of live drums?
Bill Clinton or John Edwards?
Could it be better to stay with a known liar than take my chances on a new boyfriend? [more inside]
How to get out of educ or a to a better-funded state?
(Education filter) HELP! I am a middle school principal (have my Masters and Admin certificate) in a state (AZ) that is not funding education. Although I like my job, I'd be open to other options. Two questions: Have YOU successfully transfered OUT of education and into another field...if so...what? 2) I'm open to moving...what states are GREAT to work for if I want to remain a Principal?
We had peace for a night at least, but the trouble starts today...
I keep having dreams about someone I don't want to dream about. Is my subconscious trying to drive me crazy? [more inside]
Too good to be true?
How to make moon in Wii Sports Resort reflect actual phases of the moon?
The moon in my Wii Sports Resort is always full. Shouldn't it reflect the actual phases and how I do fix it?
posted by boognish at 8:43 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by boognish at 8:43 AM PST - 16 comments
Trying to find the url for Europe1.fr
Does anyone know the stream for Europe1.fr for itunes? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
Homemade White Cran juice anyone?
Where can I find white cranberries? [more inside]
posted by thebestsophist at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by thebestsophist at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Ideas for a boards survival pack gift
Help me put together a "survival pack" / congratulations gift for my friend who's taking her optometry boards [more inside]
setting up a next bus/train display for my house
I'm in the DC area, and a block away from numerous bus lines (and a decent walk to a Metrorail line)I'd like to make a small heads-up display for us in my kitchen that will show me the next bus and metro arrival times. [more inside]
Divorcing from Windows Domain
Windows 7 AD/Domain account -> regular account? How can I accomplish this? [more inside]
posted by wrok at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by wrok at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
Help smooth my edges in creative team work
I started work at a fairly creative design company about two months ago as an "entry level" assistant creative and am enjoying it. But I feel like I'm being controlling, possessive and defensive about my ideas when I work in a team, how do I get over it? [more inside]
CanberraHousingFilter: How do I get temporary housing in Canberra for July and August?
CanberraHousingFilter: How do I go about getting temporary housing in Canberra for July and August? [more inside]
You spin me right round baby right round
I'm looking for recent news stories that could exemplify spin to a group of middle schoolers. [more inside]
posted by aetg at 6:18 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by aetg at 6:18 AM PST - 16 comments
"My parents are (not really) dead to me"
How do I explain to my son about why I am estranged from my mom and dad (his maternal grandparents)? [more inside]
Slovenian Rhapsody
We're going to Slovenia, and are looking for recommendations for a place to stay around Bled or Bohinj, and a tourist farm near the Skocjan caves. [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 3:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by tavegyl at 3:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Name this website
I'm building an iPhone photography group blog.. I need a name for it... Anyone can suggest some good ones?
Animated gif confusion
How was this animated gif created? I can't figure out the principals at work here. Warning: rainbow lobotomy ahead.
posted by mike_bling at 1:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mike_bling at 1:16 AM PST - 10 comments
Starting fresh, need some help
Looking for recommendations for a therapist/counselor in Sydney [more inside]
Tough on mosquitoes, and tough on the causes of mosquitoes.
I've spent quite a bit of time and money on making the mosquitoes in my home leave us alone when we sleep. But it now occurs to me to ask -- where exactly are the mosquitoes in my house coming from? [more inside]
Nutritionally complete beverages for IBD?
Elemental diets/ enteral feeding/Liquid nutrition for IBD: any recommended brands or recipes you can share? What has worked for you when your body won't let you eat solid food? Bonus points for low cost, Ensure is expensive! [more inside]
February 20
Zune or iPod?
An alternative to all the iPhone vs. iPod touch questions: Do I want an iPod touch, Zune HD, or iPod Nano? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l at 9:20 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by R a c h e l at 9:20 PM PST - 18 comments
How can my friend not have to pay for dishwahser repair?
My friend recently moved into an apartment, and after trying to use her dishwasher has found it doesn't work. She contacted the landlord who will send someone out, but they specify she will have to pay for it if it isn't considered normal wear and tear. How can she respond to the landlord with the least chance of having to pay? [more inside]
posted by DanielDManiel at 9:02 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by DanielDManiel at 9:02 PM PST - 28 comments
I blame Steve Jobs' parents
Please make my Mac stop talking to me. [more inside]
posted by Navelgazer at 8:53 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Navelgazer at 8:53 PM PST - 8 comments
He'll never turn a ho into a housewife.
Does anyone know a good example of a 1940's italian romance movie? [more inside]
Pro tips for mowing the lawn?
Which language should I learn?
Should I learn Spanish, French or Madarin? Specific details inside. [more inside]
Should I be worried about my dropped, but working, hard drive?
I dropped my external hard drive—badly—but it's still working in every way I can think of. How worried should I be that it will still fail? [more inside]
posted by cloudburst at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cloudburst at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Legal Catch-22 for Witness
Help me avoid this catch-22 as a witness at an unemployment appeals hearing? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 7:39 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 7:39 PM PST - 11 comments
Has it gotten easier for Americans to move to Ireland?
Didn't the U.S. sign an agreement with Ireland last year that would create a worker exchange program? What happened with that? [more inside]
posted by serathen at 7:26 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by serathen at 7:26 PM PST - 3 comments
New Order 80's NYC Video
What's the New Order music video where the band is seen going through early 80s NYC: taking the graffiti-covered subway, walking through garbage-strewn streets? [more inside]
posted by destro at 7:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by destro at 7:25 PM PST - 4 comments
He's awesome and I need him, but he's also my boss...
What is acceptable for a mentor/mentee relationship? I feel like I'm taking mine too far... [more inside]
What Q&A site software exists that I can download and run on my own server?
What Q&A site software is out there that I can run on my own server behind a firewall? [more inside]
Would you rather have a lower price or longer warranty?
Would you rather have a lower price or longer warranty? [more inside]
posted by SteveG at 6:48 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by SteveG at 6:48 PM PST - 16 comments
How can I keep my ear buds IN MY EARS?
How can I keep my ear buds IN MY EARS? XL foam covers? Clamps? Rubber bands? [more inside]
posted by tristeza at 6:23 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by tristeza at 6:23 PM PST - 20 comments
VBA Moron Wants Magic Bullet
Access 2007: Need code to grab the value _displayed_ in a combo box (as opposed to its actual value). Big, detailed explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by Ys at 6:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ys at 6:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Smart phone; user, not so much
New Samsung Moment phone -- How do I get the number of emails I have to refresh? [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 6:17 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 6:17 PM PST - 1 comment
Apartment leasing agent needed
Can anyone recommend an apartment rental agent or broker for someone trying to rent out an apartment in Evanston? [more inside]
Gmail and Google Wave: Can they be friends?
Why isn't Google Wave integrated with Gmail? Is there any chance that it eventually will be? [more inside]
posted by solipsophistocracy at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by solipsophistocracy at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
Fugal writing in popular music?
Do any popular musicians (as opposed to art music composers) use fugal writing in their music? I'm looking for hardcore, Well-Tempered Clavier complexity, not simple 2-voice counterpoint.
Please tell me about Effexor.
Please tell me about Effexor. [more inside]
Can I see what they see?
What background search companies do big employers use? [more inside]
My family hates my boyfriend that they don't want to meet
How can I deal with being in a relationship with a man I don't think my family will ever accept? [more inside]
"Because so much is riding on your appearance."
Why is Bibendum — the "Michelin Man" — white? Isn't he made out of tires? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 5:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 5:12 PM PST - 7 comments
Carbon Monoxide poisoning from smoke?
Can I get carbon monoxide poisoning from burned food? Today, I made oatmeal on an electric stove ... only, I totally forgot about it. When I finally realized, the whole room (very small one-bedroom flat) was filled with smoke, and the oatmeal was thoroughly burned. Everything else is fine, but right now, I'm just worried that I might get carbon monoxide poisoning. Should I rush over to the emergency room right now, or can I wait till Monday to see a doctor? [more inside]
posted by moiraine at 5:07 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by moiraine at 5:07 PM PST - 21 comments
future in psych grad school?
Should I apply for a PsyD at a new, as yet un-accredited program? [more inside]
posted by whalebreath at 5:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by whalebreath at 5:03 PM PST - 5 comments
How to avoid customs madness?
Help me make a non-disastrous choice on airline tickets to Portugal in relation to customs/connecting flights. [more inside]
posted by selfnoise at 4:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by selfnoise at 4:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Useful free software for a 12-year-old?
Refurbishing an old laptop for use by a friend's 12-year-old daughter. Looking for free software suggestions, any other tips you care to offer. Laptop will mostly be used for schoolwork and freeing up mom's laptop while daughter checks email and chats with friends. [more inside]
posted by halcyon_daze at 4:43 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by halcyon_daze at 4:43 PM PST - 16 comments
One link to rule them all.
I'm no web designer (I'll still make little pages with HTML/CSS if I have to, but that's about it). I have a web page, a reference page of sorts for friends and family, with links to other websites. Yes, it is very much like a page of bookmarks or favorites, but I update it fairly often. [more inside]
Free computer help at a bar in Portland, OR?
Free computer help at a bar in Portland, OR? [more inside]
Noise canceling headphones & the like: Help me stop the beat from going on.
My husband's been playing drums for about a year, and he's getting really good. Yay! Unfortunately, I sometimes have a really hard time concentrating on my work when he's practicing. Help me find some gear that will give me the quiet I need. [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 4:08 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 4:08 PM PST - 14 comments
Consignment shop for men in Phoenix?
Men's consignment/thrift store in Scottsdale or metro Phoenix area? [more inside]
Help me find this elusive scent!
Fragrance filter: Help me find an elusive scent [more inside]
posted by Gusaroo at 3:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Gusaroo at 3:37 PM PST - 7 comments
Lovely and fair
My friend can't sing, dance or play an instrument but needs a talent to try out for what can only be described as a 'lovely lady' competition. Help come up with a talent befitting her quirky personality sure to charm the Irish. [more inside]
posted by hannahlambda at 3:23 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by hannahlambda at 3:23 PM PST - 17 comments
Does sweeping in curling achieve anything?
In the sport of curling, does the sweeping really do anything? [more inside]
Does it make sense to buy a ps3?
Should I buy a ps3 slim? Can I play backup or different region blu-ray/dvd discs on it? [more inside]
posted by captaincrouton at 2:51 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by captaincrouton at 2:51 PM PST - 9 comments
What's that Mel Gibson song?
What's that "my brother knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows Mel Gibson" song? [more inside]
What do you know about carbon fiber posts and zirconium crowns for teeth?
Is my dentist upselling me on a carbon fiber post and zirconium crown for a root canal on a front tooth? [more inside]
Putting washer and dryer criss cross from connections.
Is it okay to place a washer and dry opposite of where the connections are (The dryer is electric)? [more inside]
What can I use for my dandruff/dry scalp?
I need help with a Dandruff/Dry Scalp conundrum? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 at 1:57 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by ptsampras14 at 1:57 PM PST - 21 comments
In desperate need of a white knight with a scissors
My hair is a disaster. I need a great hairstylist in or near Ann Arbor who can make it bearable. [more inside]
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 1:05 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by still_wears_a_hat at 1:05 PM PST - 9 comments
I don't think you're ready for this neti
How much is too much, with regards to neti potting? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 12:44 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 12:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Which brim style for you?
BaseballCap Filter: Should the brim be curved, or flat? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 12:22 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Rash at 12:22 PM PST - 32 comments
How do I scoop the news?
How do I find pre-news information about topics for my website, either via research papers on the subject, or by press release? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 12:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Dual booting Leopard and Windows without a blank cd or dvd?
I would like to install Windows XP on my Macbook Pro (running Leopard) with a Windows XP image (iso) and an external drive but without a blank CD. [more inside]
To Blog and More
How best to blog and create a book promoting website? [more inside]
posted by Atreides at 11:43 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Atreides at 11:43 AM PST - 14 comments
Isn't there a way to stream Silverlight-based videos on a non-Intel Mac? Why not?
Is there a workaround for PPC Macs and Microsoft Silverlight? If not, why not? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres at 11:39 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ramenopres at 11:39 AM PST - 11 comments
Steam Cleaning
We have some 15 year old linoleum and hardwood floors that could use some cleaning, including some minor discoloration mopping won't fix. What steamers would be good for cleaning those floors?
poor health, short-term supplement?
Need suggestions. for various reasons, my health is poor. (Male, 50) Am under doctor's care, and all is ok, but recovery/strength seems not to be happening. Doctor says this will take awhile.....patience; but I feel very run-down. Know I need to rebuild, but is there some kind of supplement that can assist (no one thing can do it all) short-term?
How do I get off a crazy guy's radar?
I've mentioned my neighbor here before, and I'm still having problems with him. I have quite inadvertently, while trying to live my own life, managed to upset a very unpleasant person who lives right across the street from me. There doesn't seem to be any chance he's ever going to get over it, so I need to know what I'm dealing with so I can determine how to behave around this person. [more inside]
posted by Annashouse at 10:29 AM PST - 74 comments
posted by Annashouse at 10:29 AM PST - 74 comments
Solve for x
Is it possible to solve for x in y=(x^t)/(x-1), for any value of t? Wolfram alpha and maxima failed, so I guess not, but I'm interested in what more general classes of unsolvable equations this falls in.
posted by jewzilla at 10:06 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jewzilla at 10:06 AM PST - 12 comments
Bad Working Conditions in Preschool
I started working as an Assistant Teacher at a preschool a few months ago, and I do not find the working conditions acceptable. I am wondering if there are other preschool teachers out there, and what your experiences are like? (or others who are not teachers but know something about preschools or labor laws/working conditions). [more inside]
posted by bearette at 9:52 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by bearette at 9:52 AM PST - 22 comments
ID movie?
Movie ID time.
Children's movie, in either spanish or portuguese, subbed in english. Set in a zoo. The kids have some sort of secret hideout within the zoo, and they plan some sort of rescue mission (I think, not sure about that) from it. That's all I remember.
That's MISTER Assless Wonder to you!
I love my partner to death, and that includes his big, soft, warm body. But he has absolutely no butt or hips to hold up his pants, and no matter what he does he shows ass cleavage. He is, shall we say, lookin' like a fool. How does he fix this problem fashion-wise, and how do I manage my reactions to this so I don't insult the man that I love? [more inside]
Like KoL set in Victorian London and everything's being stolen?
Web-based RPGs similar to Kingdom of Loathing? [more inside]
posted by Dysk at 9:36 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Dysk at 9:36 AM PST - 6 comments
Look out, Tiger Woods, here I come!
What kind of math am I using when I'm playing Wii golf? More specifically, when I get a hole in one. [more inside]
posted by Grlnxtdr at 9:31 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Grlnxtdr at 9:31 AM PST - 11 comments
What is the Windows XP version of Garageband?
What Windows XP-compatible software is closest in feel and functionality to Garageband? Apple's music making package is one of the things I miss about my old Mac, but for now I am stuck with working on two PCs. The last AskMeFi question on this was five years ago; I've tried Acid and Audacity and hate them both. Help me get my groove back!
Asking the way to Slough
In which black and white film (Probably from the 40s, UK) were german spies detected by their mispronounciation of "Slough"?
posted by Artw at 9:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Artw at 9:05 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I make my home more entertaining for dates?
What are some things that I can do to entertain visitors to my home after one of our first dates? [more inside]
Help me find this cool record player jukebox thing I had when I was a kid.
Help me find this cool record player jukebox thing I had when I was a kid. [more inside]
posted by anazgnos at 8:42 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by anazgnos at 8:42 AM PST - 3 comments
She's not crazy; she's my mother.
Do you have any solid recommendations for a prescribing psychiatrist in Beaumont, Texas (or surrounding area)? [more inside]
posted by girlbowler at 8:40 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by girlbowler at 8:40 AM PST - 5 comments
Grandparents that ignore granddaughter: how to deal?
How do I deal with my child coming in last with her grandparents? [more inside]
posted by tigerjade at 8:16 AM PST - 50 comments
posted by tigerjade at 8:16 AM PST - 50 comments
Help My Wife Name Her Counseling Firm
My wife is a psychotherapist with her LCSW. She is starting a new practice with another person here in Waco, Texas. She is a perfectionist when it comes to small details - for instance, she easily spent 100 hours designing her business cards, and obsessed over getting the exact shade of green right. She is now doing the same with naming her new firm, and we could use some help in coming up with a name. The name needs to convey a certain feeling, and that's where we're both getting stuck. I was hoping AskMeFi could help. [more inside]
How 'bout them AZ lights?
Any of you MeFites seen these spooky and supposedly "unexplained" Arizona Lights I've been hearing about? [more inside]
Can't get Cooliris to show up in Firefox browser
I downloaded Cooliris for Firefox. It shows up as enabled in my Tools > Add-ons. Firefox doesn't show the icon in the toolbar to go to Cooliris. Any help? I am running the newest version of Firefox on my Mac. thanks!
posted by snap_dragon at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
What is this hat?
How to view image file sizes in Google Chrome?
I'm looking for a way to make Google Chrome quickly display an image's file size. [more inside]
posted by empyrean at 3:35 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by empyrean at 3:35 AM PST - 5 comments
Airplanes: Why the silly double headphone jack?
AirplaneFilter: Why do airplanes have such weird headphone jacks (power jacks, too, while we're at it)? What's the benefit of having the double-jack except to require the use of crappy airline headphones or an adapter?
February 19
Heart Rate Monitors and Calculating Calories
I've been working hard on my eating habits in order to lose weight; now I need to start exercising. What's the best way to calculate how many calories I'm burning when I do cardio? [more inside]
Who was the 80s? band with white pants and/or white belts?
I'm trying to remember the name of a band, among whose defining aesthetic characteristics was the prominent use of a band-wide? uniform including white pants and/or a white belt. Probably 80s? Maybe New Wave? [more inside]
Can I get a walk-in appointment tomorrow?
Can I get an appointment at a walk-in clinic tomorrow if my Ontario health card has been expired for about 7 weeks, or will I be turned away? (Yeah, I should get it renewed.) [more inside]
Blood Meridian In Reality
Looking for some war books for my Dad's birthday. American theater only. [more inside]
Does a different sort of file structure similar to URL and IP addresses exist?
I'm having a lot of difficulty explaining my question properly, but is there a program that organizes files in a URL and IP address format? As opposed to a strict tree structure? That way, I am not limited to a hierarchical structure and linked files would always remain linked, no matter where it is located. [more inside]
I'm going doggone crazy!
I'm dogsitting for a friend this weekend and her dog is already driving me crazy. He follows me everywhere all the time. How do I get him to stop? [more inside]
posted by hapax_legomenon at 10:32 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by hapax_legomenon at 10:32 PM PST - 19 comments
And today is -60...
What is today's date in the BP (carbon dating) calendar?
posted by eleanna at 10:14 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by eleanna at 10:14 PM PST - 12 comments
My Italian birthday
I'm planning to travel to Italy, probably alone, although a friend might join me, to celebrate my 40th birthday. I've never been there before. My dream is to visit Pompeii and Herculaneum, and my main interests are related to those - art, archaeology, history, etc. Obviously, I want this to be a memorable experience. What should I do? Where should I stay, how should I travel, and what do I absolutely need to see? Please help me plan my trip! [more inside]
posted by smilingtiger at 10:03 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by smilingtiger at 10:03 PM PST - 21 comments
How has the DC universe fictioned itself?
There seems to be a long-form project by several writers to break DC Comics' fourth wall in a fundamental, structural way. What are some of the things that make the DC universe fictional-within-itself, and is there a sort of goal in mind? [more inside]
posted by Dandeson Coates, Sec'y at 9:36 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Dandeson Coates, Sec'y at 9:36 PM PST - 11 comments
Grognard seeking recommendations.
I'm looking for hex and chit open source single player wargame recommendations. [more inside]
What should my fiancé know during his transition to life in the U.S.?
How can I help my Argentine fiancé prepare for life in the U.S.? [more inside]
Slay clone for Mac?
Is there a "Slay" clone for Mac? I'm talking about the casual strategy game so popular on iPhones. [more inside]
Not Double Jeopardy?
I was pulled over for speeding in the Adirondacks. I went to court. The officer didn't show up. The judge told me that I could plead guilty to a (no-points) charge and pay $100, or the prosecutor would drop the charges and then refile them, forcing me to drive 2 1/2 hours to court a second time. So of course I agreed to plead guilty and pay a hundred bucks.
Is this legal? Or is it double jeopardy? Is there anything I could have done? YANML. [more inside]
Recipients of my blackberry MMS photos get blank screens?
Suddenly no one gets MMS photos i send (their screen's blank). i sent one to myself and it worked. it doesn't matter what carrier they have. my tech support (verizon) said it was an issue with the other carriers. i read through other posts here, took the battery out for 30 seconds, to no avail.
any suggestions?
thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 6:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 6:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Double-Sided Printing in Preview
How do I print a double-sided document in Snow Leopard's Preview? [more inside]
posted by Despondent_Monkey at 5:37 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Despondent_Monkey at 5:37 PM PST - 3 comments
Mindful Eating with ADD
Mindful Eating: I know how to eat out alone. How do I eat in alone? [more inside]
posted by Tall Telephone Pea at 5:34 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Tall Telephone Pea at 5:34 PM PST - 28 comments
Should I get a burglar alarm installed?
Should I get a residential burglar alarm in my SF loft? [more inside]
Amateur Gamer Filter: iBuyPower / Gateway experiences?
Should I buy a machine from Gateway or iBuyPower? [more inside]
Canon 7-D & RAW files
How do I upload RAW files from my new Canon 7-D to Photoshop Elements? [more inside]
Can you teach me to program?
Can anyone teach me to be a programmer? or at least set me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted by oviedo at 4:56 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by oviedo at 4:56 PM PST - 18 comments
Most interesting annual events in the US.
What are the coolest/most interesting annual US events and festivals to attend? [more inside]
Great documentaries that changed my viewpoint
About to start teaching a Current Issues class to high school students. Need recommendations about quality documentaries that can supplement what we will cover in the class. [more inside]
posted by dealing away at 4:43 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by dealing away at 4:43 PM PST - 24 comments
Puzzling response to submission
Puzzling response to literary magazine submission .. [more inside]
Color Me a Label....But Make it Cheap.
Which method is better for printing short-run color labels: A) pre-printing a big batch with the color graphics only, then printing all text (black) in-house with a Zebra thermal printer as needed; or, b) printing the whole darn label in-house with a Primera color label printer? [more inside]
posted by webhund at 4:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by webhund at 4:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Weekend On The Couch
What are some of the great but lesser-known films I've missed out on in the past, say, five to ten years? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 4:19 PM PST - 128 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 4:19 PM PST - 128 comments
Weekly rooms in NYC (Midtown West) a bad idea?
I'm moving to New York City in a week or two. I don't have the time or resources to check apartments out right away before moving, so essentially I'd be moving to a new place sight unseen. I'm perfectly okay with that. I found rooms in Midtown West (40s between 8th and 9th) that go for $200 - $300 per week. Does anyone have any experience with these? Would you advise against this until I find a permanent place? My options are limited and a fully furnished room for $250 with an Internet connection sounds enticing in the short term (or long term if I like it).
It will be blocks away from where I'll be working.
Thanks!
How can I go about this career change into science?
Used to be a science geek, left it behind long ago, really wish I hadn't. Want to change careers. Need advice. [more inside]
What would you put in a basic 'in case of emergency' info and first aid type of document to be kept on an ipod or cell phone?
What would you put in a basic 'in case of emergency' info and first aid type of document to be kept on an ipod or cell phone? [more inside]
Can I temporarily lose 5 lbs by Monday?
Can I temporarily lose 5 lbs by Monday evening, when it is now Friday evening? [more inside]
Adventurous Quests
My boyfriend has been playing Psychonauts for the past couple of weeks and I like the concept of different worlds with different challenges, skills, and puzzles. I also enjoyed playing Myst. What other adventurous quests are there? [more inside]
How Can I Find Out About Childhood Traumas?
What and where should I be looking to deal with and help a person who went through severe childhood trauma? [more inside]
Best quality online t-shirt store?
I have a complex, detailed image I want use in high-quality t-shirt prints, and sell the t-shirts online. I also need to be able to get an order shipped to me in a week. What is the best options for this? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen at 2:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by scottreynen at 2:03 PM PST - 8 comments
Getting seriously carbonized milk out off of a pan?
My wife burned -- and I do mean burned -- some breastmilk she was scalding in a saucepan for long-term storage. What's the easiest way to the science experiment out of the bottom of the pan? [more inside]
Help me befriend foreigners
How do I go about making more international friends? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 2:02 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by the foreground at 2:02 PM PST - 11 comments
Songs about the Sun?
Songs about the Sun? [more inside]
Two numbers walk into a set of brackets...
Looking to teach myself the basics (and perhaps the not-so-basics) of set theory... How do I do it? [more inside]
posted by Saxon Kane at 1:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Saxon Kane at 1:48 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me find the perfect camera
Looking for recommendations for a modern non-DSLR camera...help me, oh photography geeks of AskMeFi! [more inside]
posted by griffey at 1:45 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by griffey at 1:45 PM PST - 29 comments
How do I get a new more comfortable bath?
How do I get a new more comfortable bath? What is involved? How much would it likely cost, once I factor in labour and any other things it affects (in the UK)? I've never done this sort of thing before and haven't a clue. [more inside]
posted by Flitcraft at 1:35 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Flitcraft at 1:35 PM PST - 10 comments
Need ingredients for cake in RLB's Heavenly Cakes, please
Do you have Rose Levy Beranbaum's Heavenly Cakes? I just need someone to give me the ingredients for one of the cakes in it. [more inside]
posted by HotToddy at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by HotToddy at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I measure my sleep deprivation, using SCIENCE?
What kind of tests can I perform to quantify my functioning, in response to varying levels of sleep deprivation? [more inside]
Is it rude to invite a vegan if you can't guarantee he can eat anything?
Is it rude to invite a vegan to a potluck where you can't guarantee there will be anything he'll eat? My flatmates and I are hosting a potluck dinner. I have no control over any of the dishes except my own, which is and must remain meat. None of the other guests are even vegetarian, and I suspect very few if any are used to cooking for vegans (e.g., no butter in the mashed potatoes). I would really like to see this person, but I cringe at the thought of bringing him to the proverbial groaning board and pointing out the one salad that hasn't been sprinkled with bacon bits. Help?
Easily amused
I love scratching off things that are like lottery tickets, for the "What could it be?!" entertainment value and the relative pointlessness of the answer. But I don't care about winning anything, and I have principled objections to paying the Bad At Statistics Tax. What are good options for getting scratch-off things that are not lottery tickets (or I guess are lottery tickets but not ones I had to pay for)? What are other similarly pointless small entertainments of this sort? I already get a big kick out of unwrapping empty boxes.
posted by dorque at 1:09 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by dorque at 1:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Get it? TRAMP stamp? Heh heh heh.
My friend, who works for a small custom rubber stamp-making company, is ordering me a rubber stamp that says TRAMP. What other lulzy stamps could he make?
posted by lizzicide at 12:29 PM PST - 104 comments
posted by lizzicide at 12:29 PM PST - 104 comments
"Sarastic reply!" "Hurt expression."
Please help me figure out the name of a play! Some time over the past few years, my girlfriend and I saw or heard about or read a play in which the dialog was all stage directions (and the like) rather than actual dialog. A few lines would have been something like this ... [more inside]
posted by anaphoric at 12:24 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by anaphoric at 12:24 PM PST - 12 comments
My husband's brother and his wife have a two-week-old and can't find time to cook. When can we make for them?
My husband's brother and his wife have a three-week-old and can't find time to cook. What can we make for them? [more inside]
Software for a young gentleman
Looking for the WCF in Telugu
I am looking for suggestions and advice: On obtaining an accurate translation of the Westminster Confession of Faith in Telugu. Thanks!
Text editor koan.
Looking for the full text to one of those Unix/nerd koans. This one is about text editors. All I've able to find from a half hour of googling is the "punchline" - on someones .sig on a bunch of mailing lists. [more inside]
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] at 11:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by [@I][:+:][@I] at 11:41 AM PST - 4 comments
AeroGarden v. Power Plant Pro
Why won't my car key turn in the door lock?
The car key goes into the door lock, but it won't turn. What's wrong and how can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:19 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:19 AM PST - 15 comments
Part-time photography business in Canada?
I want to register a business in Canada to support a hobby. [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon at 11:01 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by WinnipegDragon at 11:01 AM PST - 6 comments
How to Make Money at Sixteen?
I'm 16-years-old. Is there a better way to make money than a standard minimum wage, part-time job at my age?
Random 500 Internal Server Errors under GoDaddy
Mysterious, intermittent WordPress errors on GoDaddy. [more inside]
What's your life like as a vet tech?
What's life like as a veterinary technician? [more inside]
Make my Spa Night a success please!
Say you won a "Spa Night" for you and some friends at a Body Shop type store. What would you want the evening to be like? What would make it fun for you and your girlfriends? [more inside]
Who to see for abdominal and groin pain?
I know you aren't a doctor, or if you are you're not my doctor, but maybe you can help me figure out what sort of doctor I should see for my abdominal and groin pain. [more inside]
Can Windows OEM run in a virtual machine?
I want to use Windows 7 in VMWare Fusion on my Mac. Can I use an OEM package or am I obligated to buy a full license? [more inside]
posted by ardgedee at 10:43 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ardgedee at 10:43 AM PST - 2 comments
Virtual Extension of my Brain?
How can I keep track of all the people I meet, and things I know about them? There are so many people. [more inside]
When will Wellbutrin XL stop making me not sleep at night?
I started taking Wellbutrin XL on Monday and I have been experiencing insomnia since then. Will this go away, how can I make it go away, etc? [more inside]
posted by tweedle at 10:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by tweedle at 10:01 AM PST - 16 comments
Top my lap
I need a new laptop - Windows 7, about 14/15" screen, not super-powerful but with enough storage space and power for me to collect my photo archives and play the odd game. I am flummoxed by what's on offer. HELP! [more inside]
help me look good and see better
Where can I buy half-round glasses? [more inside]
Opposites Attract, Vacation Edition.
My boyfriend likes relaxing vacations on the beach. I prefer the excitement of foreign countries. I know of countries that can satisfy both demands, but how do we adjust to each other's mindsets? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 9:39 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 9:39 AM PST - 28 comments
The IRS in Austin
With the IRS Building being targeted yesterday, what might have happened to the 1040 I mailed to Austin two weeks ago? [more inside]
posted by bach at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by bach at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Recording Demos and Songs, without pulling my hair out?
Can I construct a good, reliable, working setup for recording demos for under $500? My MacBook Pro and Presonus Firebox are failing hard. [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 9:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by tmcw at 9:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Say Anything!
Have you ever performed a romantic-comedy-type grand gesture to win over a woman in real-life? If so, what was it and what were you thinking as you were planning/executing? [more inside]
posted by decathecting at 9:12 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by decathecting at 9:12 AM PST - 37 comments
Does anyone know how to fix the dreaded E18 error on a Canon IXUS 100IS?
Canon IXUS 100IS : 'Lens error, restart camera'.
Does anyone know how to fix the dreaded E18 error on a Canon IXUS 100IS? [more inside]
posted by vostok at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by vostok at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
Up in the air...no more?
Seeing Up in the Air makes me wonder - Is technology like Cisco WebEx, Skype, broadband connections, etc. causing your company and/or companies you know of to reduce the need for business travel? [more inside]
Push the water out
Name that kids book, little boy drowns playing in the water, kindly old man performs CPR on him, saying something like "blow the air in, push the water out". [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 8:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by nomisxid at 8:56 AM PST - 9 comments
PhDespair
About to obtain a PhD in mathematics, and questions about employment. [more inside]
Stupid malware!
Is it possible to use group policy editor to lock down IE even if the users are local admins? [more inside]
posted by cottonswab at 8:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by cottonswab at 8:34 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm thirsty.
What is the best liquor store in NJ / NYC/ Phila that sells fancy frou frou liquors for my cocktails? [more inside]
Money lessons for teens (while still doing what they love most.)
My 15 year old daughter is in an economics course this semester and loves it. I'm looking for ideas to help her learn even more. I've tried many ways to give her a leg oupon money matters and she's resisted strongly until now. I'm looking for books, clubs, activities, websites, podcasts, movies, methods in practice, you name it (including specific actions I can take) that will help her learn to manage money and get a grasp on investing all while doing the very things she loves so that she sees that money is not the end-all-be-all. What have you or others you know done to help teens learn about money and put those principles into action?
Help me find a place to watch the Olympics in Manhattan tonight.
Help me find an agreeable bar in Manhattan where I can watch the winter Olympics on TV. [more inside]
Blog Mitosis
I've got a personal Wordpress (2.0.4) blog at my domain. I'd like to archive that blog, and create a new one (at the same domain) for work-related blogging. What's the best way of going about it? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 7:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 7:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Improve my business intelligence.
Looking for advice on how to plan a career move into an IT field (business intelligence, specifically). Right now I am an end-user with no IT experience or expertise. [more inside]
Looking for cosmetic surgery referrals (US or Argentina)
I am interested in getting facial plastic surgery, either in the US or (possibly) Argentina. I need help finding a doctor. [more inside]
Cash gifts on Canadian tax return.
Is this money considered a gift or income, and how do I claim it on my Canadian income tax return? [more inside]
Quit vs fired?
Should my friend quit before they are fired? [more inside]
How do I move across the country?
Moving from Peterborough Ontario to Vancouver BC... how do I do this? [more inside]
posted by ndicecco at 6:27 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ndicecco at 6:27 AM PST - 10 comments
USB Wireless adapter + External HD = Wireless HD?
Before I partake in a spree at Newegg, I'd like to know: Can I plug a USB wireless adapter like this one into the back of an external hard drive, then access the hard drive with my laptop over my wi-fi network?
posted by judomadonna at 5:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by judomadonna at 5:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Find your power animal.
I need mindfulness training, but I really don’t want to find my chi. [more inside]
posted by edbles at 5:59 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by edbles at 5:59 AM PST - 21 comments
Fiscal sponsors care to share your operating tips, budget, etc?
Fiscal sponsors care to share your operating tips, budget, etc? [more inside]
USB broadband "card" recommendations for very intermittent use?
USB broadband "card" recommendations for very intermittent use? [more inside]
We saved your life but you may be financially ruined now.
A dear friend had emergency heart surgery last week. He did not have insurance. Does the hospital just bill him the full amount and wait for him to declare bankruptcy, or...? [more inside]
What was this childhood meditation tape from the 80's?
Help ID this childhood meditation cassette tape from the mid-80's. Side A was "be a bird' and side B was "be a ball". [more inside]
posted by pants at 3:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by pants at 3:59 AM PST - 7 comments
The cake is not a lie, if we know you deserve it . . .
Excel date puzzle - looking for a simpler solution, ramblings follow [more inside]
posted by protorp at 3:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by protorp at 3:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Is my product idea worth money?
How do I make money out of a product idea? [more inside]
Dark yet redemptive poetry or fiction?
It takes a certain mood to get into rallies of joy and nature and deep emotions; when one feels alienated, out-of-touch from everything the poets love, what then to read? [more inside]
posted by mbrock at 2:43 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mbrock at 2:43 AM PST - 17 comments
Secret Chiefs 3 of the East
A musical blend like Secret Chiefs 3 - from the East? [more inside]
How to become an accountant?
How can I move into a career in accounting? Please help reality-check my plan. [more inside]
posted by kprincehouse at 2:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by kprincehouse at 2:23 AM PST - 5 comments
How noisy/quiet are the new Macbooks?
How noisy are the new Macbooks (2.26GHz basic model)? Do they whistle or whine? Any other annoying things that might drive me mad? [more inside]
Help me aggregate my food blogs
Looking for a web app or site that will allow me to view multiple webpages simultaneously. Think Google Chrome new tab page, but live. [more inside]
February 18
The Care and Feeding of Trolls
What makes a good moderator? How do you deal with someone who is dragging a discussion down? [more inside]
posted by shaun uh at 10:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by shaun uh at 10:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me compare these eyes to those eyes.
What animals/insects/etc have better vision than people? [more inside]
How Does One Become A Better Listener?
How does one become a good listener and, as a result, a better conversationalist? [more inside]
Student loans/student aid options for non-traditional postgraduate students?
Does anyone know of any resources that clearly explain the student loan/student aid options for non-traditional postgraduate students?
posted by cosmic.osmo at 10:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cosmic.osmo at 10:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Give me your poor, your tired, your counted.
I'm desperately looking for a comprehensive breakdown of income distribution in Canada. Help a statistics-challenged workshop leader. [more inside]
posted by liquado at 9:58 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by liquado at 9:58 PM PST - 3 comments
Toronto luggage repair?
Luggagefilter. I have to replace the main zipper on a large suitcase. Is there anywhere in the east end of Toronto that will do this? Alternatively, is it just more cost effective to simply buy a new piece of luggage?
Books about bein' a furriner
Is there any modern writer considered to be the "voice of the American expat"? Or any literary movement/place I should be paying attention to if I'd like to read modern literature about living abroad? I'd like to read about living, not traveling, in other places, and what that does to your perspective and sense of self in the internet age. [more inside]
What kind of vitamins do you take?
What kind of vitamins/supplements do you take and why? There is so much conflicting information out there that I am confused. Currently I take fish oil (brain function/memory), iron (slightly anemic), D (live in a place that lacks sun half the year), acidophilous (digestion), C (immune system), B complex (energy), and the occassional multi vitamin in case I am missing anything else. Wondering if there is anything else I should be taking...
Make this movie not scary for me anymore... please... oh please...
So I just watched a movie that has scared me and now I don't want to go to sleep because I think the aliens are going to abduct me. What do you do to get over the initial "OMG TERROR" reaction and irrational fearsfollowing seeing a scary movie? [more inside]
posted by gwenlister at 8:22 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by gwenlister at 8:22 PM PST - 43 comments
Remote alarm needed for detached garage
Are there any type of remote alarms available that would help me monitor my detached garage? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 8:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 8:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Number of specific Google searches?
Google question: Is it possible to find out how many people are searching using a very specific keyword or phrase (not Google Trends)? [more inside]
Z-Lasik vs. I-Lasik
Can anyone speak authoritatively about the differences between i-lasik and z-lasik? [more inside]
if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about
what is the best counter-argument to the "if you're not doing anything wrong, you have nothing to worry about" line of thinking regarding surveillance (both covert and overt)?
Pho the love of, well...pho
Better Recipe Websites
Trying to improve my cooking skills, but every recipe website I've looked at is terrible. Anything better out there? How about OS X recipe apps? [more inside]
My conflictometer is broken.
I just walk away from conflict when it arises. I literally cannot open my mouth when someone makes me angry; instead I seethe inside and pretend like nothing is wrong..besides therapy(cannot afford it) how can I deal with this? [more inside]
He seems permanently stuck on the fence - what should I do?
7 months ago, I started a new job and immediately struck up a friendship with a co-worker of mine who had a girlfriend. I'll call him Derek. From day one, Derek and I realized we had an eerie amount in common. Our conversations were always electric and we never failed to make each other just cackle with laughter. Us having a fantastic time together at work was as far as it ever went, but that was enough. Looking back on it, I have to say that I was oblivious to how important he would become to me. I acknowledged that I was infatuated with him, but as that sometimes happens when you work with attractive people, I expected it to fizzle out in time and then we could get back to being friends. That didn't happen. [more inside]
Recording and editing Skype calls.
I'm going to conduct an interview over Skype for a podcast. What (free) tools are at my disposal for recording and editing? Any advice gratefully appreciated.
English usage: "what would seem to be."
What's the proper use of the phrase "what would seem to be"? [more inside]
posted by exphysicist345 at 5:32 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by exphysicist345 at 5:32 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking to buy a spaceheater for my girlfriend's apartment. Anyone have any recommendations on ones that won't burn the place down?
I'm looking to buy a spaceheater for my girlfriend's apartment. Anyone have any recommendations on ones that won't burn the place down? [more inside]
Need a simple task time tracker that works out of the Windows system tray
I'm looking for a simple Win app that tracks time spent on tasks/projects. I'd like one that can work directly out of the system tray without needing to pull up the window for the app. [more inside]
posted by kjhosein at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by kjhosein at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Why do classical music competitions sometimes not award a first prize?
Why do classical music competitions sometimes not award a first prize? [more inside]
truly global roaming
I'm moving overseas for an indefinite amount of time and want to be contactable from various countries. Can I maintain local phone numbers which redirect voice calls and text messages to my iPhone, wherever I am? [more inside]
Help me prepare for my private pilot checkride!
Help me prepare for my private pilot checkride! What should I prepare, what tips do you have, any good resources...? [more inside]
How to find Angiogenesis-based doctors or financial alternatives for needed drugs for cancer treatment.
Girlfriend with skin cancer looking for Angiogenesis-based doctor or financial alternatives for purchasing needed drugs. [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 4:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 4:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Projecting "tweets" live.
Looking for a "screensaver" application that updates regularly with "tweets" from select hashtags, users, etc. General suggestions welcome, but ideally looking for a service that allows for tweets to be moderated. [more inside]
Is there a word that encompasses laws and Supreme Court cases?
Is there a word that encompasses laws and Supreme Court cases? [more inside]
I need a bath.
I need a bath. What hotels in or around San Francisco have the biggest, comfiest, awesomest bathtubs? [more inside]
posted by logic vs love at 4:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by logic vs love at 4:19 PM PST - 12 comments
Need help planning the best route to experience the Southern US.
Need help planning the best route to experience "the South" [more inside]
posted by jevy at 4:19 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by jevy at 4:19 PM PST - 36 comments
I lost my tweak!
I lost my Thunderbird tweak. Please help me find it. [more inside]
Plato wanted MERITOCRACY, woman!
I am realising that I drop classes when I decide that I hate them. I wonder—if I can, should I? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 3:39 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 3:39 PM PST - 33 comments
How can I best parent a "developing" teenage girl?
How does a (divorced, remarried, half-custodial) Dad deal with his preteen daughters' impending, um, physical maturation? Not to put too fine a point on it, but if body shape is at all inherited, they're going to be very curvy soon. How can I help prepare them emotionally for how this will change things, and help them adjust when it does? How do *I* prepare and adjust? (No shotgun jokes please).
Remember the location of my application windows?
I'm looking for an OS X app that can remember my arrangement of application windows and revert to it at any time (but mainly on startup). [more inside]
We need a jazz band for a swinging ceremony
Does anybody know of a small jazz ensemble to play our wedding ceremony in New Orleans? [more inside]
Music for My Un-Breakup
I want the opposite of a breakup album. [more inside]
Help me stereophonically multitask!
[MacFilter] Anyone know of a piece of OS X software that will allow me to independently set the audio balance (L-R) of different applications? [more inside]
posted by supercres at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by supercres at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can two adults and two kids find a bed among a sea of lots of pink flowers?
Affordable hotel in or near Tokyo for 2 adults and 2 young children? Difficulty: We're going to be there during what looks to be peak of the cherry blossom celebrations. Earlier ask.mefi recommendations are booked solid. Bonus: Ideas for us to spend the time in Tokyo (or alternatives)? [more inside]
posted by ydant at 1:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ydant at 1:25 PM PST - 14 comments
I love the kitty but my nose doesn't
CatAllergyFilter: Those of you who are allergic to cats and take an antihistamine for it, what antihistamines work best for you? [more inside]
Innocent Unreliable Narrator
Looking for books or films told from the point of view of an innocent unreliable narrator.
Examples given inside. [more inside]
Another Undecided Consumer
I took a look at the Droid and am very tempted. Have a Blackberry Curve which is fine, but I'm due to upgrade anyway. My contract with AT&T (blech) runs out in October, cancellation fee isn't much. Droid should save me $50/month I'm currently spending to keep my Curve synced with my work Outlook.
What think you, hive mind? I know there are a lot of MeFi Droid owners. I trust you way more than Amazon reviewers.
posted by bearwife at 12:53 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by bearwife at 12:53 PM PST - 23 comments
A better way to take notes
I want a software program that will mimic the recording function of the Livescribe pen, but for typing rather than note-taking [more inside]
posted by psycheslamp at 12:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by psycheslamp at 12:43 PM PST - 5 comments
Who or what made this video of weird illustrations?
Who or what made this video of weird illustrations? [more inside]
Chronic Knee Problems
Resurfacing of what was once chronic Knee problems. Looking for advice from runners/doctors/anyone. [more inside]
posted by Lacking Subtlety at 12:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Lacking Subtlety at 12:32 PM PST - 8 comments
Yeah, it's nice. That's nice too. Yup. Nice.
Why does my 7-year-old daughter always seek praise and how do I deal with it? I need suggestions for specific responses. [more inside]
posted by yawper at 12:30 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by yawper at 12:30 PM PST - 41 comments
macbook pro sleeve
Just got a new MacBook Pro, 17''. Can anyone recommend a good sleeve/padded case? Some that seem billed for 17'' turn out to not fit, or are said to be snug for 15''.
Help me reach out and touch some people.
What are the best cross-platform mobile games? [more inside]
Which trackball, a thumb or finger, is ergonomically better?
Is there an ergonomically preferred choice between a thumb trackball and a finger trackball? [more inside]
Old PageMaker fonts needed
[FontFilter] Help find old style fonts for Windows: AvantGarde CondBook and B Avant Garde Demi. [more inside]
posted by Feantari at 11:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Feantari at 11:34 AM PST - 8 comments
We're coming to get you, Barbara!
I love The Walking Dead. Can anyone recommend similar (though not zombified) comics? [more inside]
posted by eunoia at 11:25 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by eunoia at 11:25 AM PST - 29 comments
Relearning HTML and building a site: start from scratch, utilize a template, or learn Dreamweaver?
Best way to make a web site: (re)learn HTML from online resources, then make a site from scratch, find and modify a pre-made freebie template, or learn DreamWeaver? [more inside]
Where should I live in NYC on a very tight budget?
Moving to New York to take on a low-paying job. Where should I live? [more inside]
How can we bring a baby into the world without all the junk mail?
We're planning to have a baby. How can we do so without getting our names on mailing lists for baby-related junk mail? [more inside]
Remember Me?
How can I best follow-up on this position that I phone interviewed for and turned down 3 months ago? [more inside]
What is your experience with long term viability of iPod video hardware?
I use a iPod Video 5.5 quite heavily. I need to replace the battery for the second time and might upgrade the hard drive too, but first I'm wondering what else I can reasonably expect might fail ... [more inside]
posted by quarterframer at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by quarterframer at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Advice for a Pre Medical Student
Need advice as a medical school applicant: I have dropped a class and have a light course load. [more inside]
posted by jbreyfogle at 10:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jbreyfogle at 10:23 AM PST - 13 comments
Grad school interview nerves
i have a group and individual interview for grad school coming up - i'd love to hear your advice/tips/experiences! [more inside]
posted by ecks at 10:15 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ecks at 10:15 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me get my overseas iPhone cheap
Help me buy an iPhone cheap. Complication: Living overseas where they are EXPENSIVE! [more inside]
Help me be less ambitious.
Help me be figure out the proper level of ambition.
I am in my second year out of law school. I have a year of big firm practice under my belt and am halfway through a one-year federal clerkship. It's about time for me to start (thinking about) looking for a post-clerkship job and I am torn between prioritizing prestige or my personal/family life. [more inside]
Take this job and shove it.
I hate my job and want to leave it as soon as possible, but I don't know how. [more inside]
Does anyone have experience using Gmail for their small business?
Does anyone have experience using Gmail for their small business? [more inside]
What should I buy my employees?
What inexpensive items could I shower my employees with when I'm feeling generous? [more inside]
posted by duckierose at 10:02 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by duckierose at 10:02 AM PST - 60 comments
Windows event log consolidation application
Does anyone know of a good, free (preferably) or cheap application that consolidates w2k3 server event logs. [more inside]
Ultraportable Laptops?
Help me choose and buy a thin and light (ultraportable?) laptop or netbook. [more inside]
Google Apps in education
Google Apps in k-12 education- what should I know going in? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 at 9:41 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by jmd82 at 9:41 AM PST - 1 comment
Where did that cool video go?
Help me find a video that is eluding me. It was a collaboration between an animator and a DJ and appeared on boing boing sometime in the past few years. [more inside]
posted by StimulatingPixels at 9:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by StimulatingPixels at 9:30 AM PST - 5 comments
Any members of credit unions in Washington, DC who can recommend a good one?
Any members of credit unions in Washington, DC who can recommend a good one? I would like to join one, but am not a government employee or anything else fancy.
What were these two weird music videos?
I'm trying to find two dimly-remembered weird music videos: Bjork as a baby, and a recursive dancing bee costume. [more inside]
posted by moonmilk at 9:22 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by moonmilk at 9:22 AM PST - 10 comments
There's really a campus monorail?
What can you tell me about Morgantown, WV? [more inside]
canine rivalry
We have a small old dog (SOD) and a larger new young dog (LNYD), and the small old dog isn’t happy about it. How do we go about teaching them to leave eachother alone? [more inside]
Less cold water = colder shower
When I turn the cold water pressure down the water gets colder. Why? [more inside]
Which Parks? Shower Etiquette? Camping Ideas?
We are overwhelmed with choices for a 9-11 day driving trip from Los Angeles. Which national parks/areas are must-see, and which are skip-its? And other Car-Camping conundrums... [more inside]
posted by Lord_Pall at 9:06 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Lord_Pall at 9:06 AM PST - 8 comments
How to remove Dan's Guardian from an Eee PC?
How do I remove Dan's Guardian from an Asus Eee PC 900 Netbook? (Complications inside.) [more inside]
posted by mordax at 8:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mordax at 8:38 AM PST - 3 comments
How is babby entertained?
I will soon be watching my 18 month-old niece. I have general questions about entertaining a small person, and more NYC/Brooklyn-centric inquiries about getting a toddler in and out of the subway. I also need fun, little kid-friendly things to do in Southern Brooklyn (Fort Greene, Prospect Heights, northern Park Slope) and the city beyond. [more inside]
posted by Viola at 8:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Viola at 8:34 AM PST - 19 comments
I love you, but your food makes me sick
How do I keep my food gluten-free when sharing a kitchen and eating space with a gluten lover? [more inside]
posted by geekchic at 8:33 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by geekchic at 8:33 AM PST - 15 comments
Question about polling accuracy
Statistics/survey question. I was always under the impression that a survey that is sent to a bunch of people and produces a relatively small number of responses who answer on a voluntary basis will produce garbage results. True? [more inside]
Where do I find a full-time telecommute/remote programming job?
Where do I find a full-time telecommute/remote programming job? [more inside]
So many USB chargers, so little space.
I have a USB charger for my phone and another for my MP3 player. Can I use one for both without fear of damaging my two most favoritest electronic devices? [more inside]
Blackmail, or just leverage?
I'm not sure there oughta be a law against this. Is there? [more inside]
posted by troywestfield at 7:56 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by troywestfield at 7:56 AM PST - 33 comments
How do I reenter college?
How do I reenter college? [more inside]
What can I do with a masters in communication?
I am thinking about grad school right now, and I am trying to decide what to go for. Can anyone tell me the sort of jobs that require, or prefer a masters in communication?
Taking a baby to the beach
Eight-month-old at the beach. What do we need to know? [more inside]
posted by sandor at 7:30 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sandor at 7:30 AM PST - 12 comments
How Do I Manage My Fear of Public Speaking?
Tomorrow I have to deliver a 2-hour training presentation in front of 80 employees. I loathe speaking in front of large crowds and suffer from crippling stage fright. Chances are I will be awake all night fretting the occasion and replaying worst case scenarios in my head. Any tips on how to relax and keep my anxiety at a minimum?
posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo at 6:06 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo at 6:06 AM PST - 29 comments
How best to turn an old MA attic into more functional space?
I'm looking into insulating my attic and turning the area into more than just storage, but am now lost in Google Search Fugue. How do I do it? [more inside]
First & third person stories
I'm looking for book/story recommendations where the story is told from the first and third person perspectives. There are good suggestions for limited third person in this AskMe, but I'd really like to find some options with both perspectives.
Honeymoon in Vegas
Vegasfilter: Help us choose a hotel for our 3-day honeymoon in Vegas. Bonus points if you can help us choose a Cirque show. [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 5:36 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by thinkingwoman at 5:36 AM PST - 27 comments
No more Amazon downloader for me!
How can I get Amazon to give me mp3 files for single songs and amz files for albums only? Alternatively, how can I get it to go back to only giving me mp3 files (and not download albums at all)? The FAQ doesn't seem to cover it or I can't find it at least and I'm hesitant to experiment at a dollar a pop.
Best site to sell a used car?
Oh lord, won't you help me sell a Mercedes Benz? [more inside]
posted by rtodd at 4:36 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rtodd at 4:36 AM PST - 8 comments
A new career for the future
I have a friend who is entering his middle years and is looking to change careers. He's in IT, but would like to make a break from it - and try something completely different. What are some ideas for short courses, certifications or degrees that could lead to an interesting, future-ready career?
Upscale but social bar scene for age 30-ish ladies in Manhattan?
My best gal pals and I are heading up to Manhattan for a weekend soon, and we're looking for an excuse to dress to the nines while enjoying a cocktail or two. Whenever we go out as a group, though, we tend to split up and mingle (and, ok, flirt). Of note: we range 31 to 38 in ages, so we're not looking for some barely-legal hipster club scene. What's a good, upscale but sociable, fun but not crazy loud night spot to visit on a Saturday in Manhattan? Does it exist? [more inside]
Hongza - Unlucky houses for real?
Help me verify the existence of hongza - are the "Unlucky Houses" of Hongkong for real? [more inside]
OCD memory of 7-UP commercial!
There is a commercial from the late 1980's that I really want to watch. I can't find it anywhere so far. It is a 7-UP commercial and in the commercial it's really hot, then people open up 7-UP and it starts raining and it all looks so merry and refreshing and there is a song in it...the only part I remember is when they would sing, "Gotta take a break, I wanna play in the rain and take a break". This has haunted me for years and I would LOVE to see this commercial again.
posted by gypseefire at 1:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gypseefire at 1:51 AM PST - 4 comments
How to add local place names to MS Word
Is there a way to add local place names to Microsoft Word's spelling dictionary? [more inside]
posted by Captain Najork at 1:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Captain Najork at 1:42 AM PST - 4 comments
February 17
Examples of how to write a dream
What books or stories contain your favorite descriptions of dreams? [more inside]
How does hop-less beer tastes and looks like?
Homebrewers here by any chance?
I have always wondered how hop-less beer (hops, the bittering agent) tastes and looks like. Is it yellow-ish? Is it sweet?
Best online sources for mid 19C US newspaper archives
Historical Newspaper Archives: I am trying to locate the best online sources for mid 19C newspaper archives for some of the 'second tier' US cities. For instance: the Louisville Democrat and the Louisville Journal from 1851. [more inside]
Mini DVI to VGA vs. Mini DVI to HDMI?
What should I use to connect a mini DVI port from Powerbook G4 to a 26" 720p Panasonic LCD HDTV? [more inside]
Power on or off?
Should I turn my computer off or leave it on all the time? [more inside]
posted by ambulocetus at 10:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ambulocetus at 10:02 PM PST - 17 comments
Pragmatic guide to choosing nutritious foods at the grocery store
Pragmatic guide to choosing nutritious foods at the grocery store [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 9:45 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by lunchbox at 9:45 PM PST - 37 comments
I need an admissions counselor counselor
What should I ask a college admissions counselor about? [more inside]
posted by Nomiconic at 9:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Nomiconic at 9:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me solve my PHP/MySQL mindbender.
I'm have managed to concoct a major SQL/PHP mindbender out of a simple procedure: How can I match up a stored value with a user selected value where, well. Better just step inside... [more inside]
posted by GilloD at 9:17 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by GilloD at 9:17 PM PST - 9 comments
The trainer is coming tomorrow, and we can't just call him "puppy"!
We got a new dog, a male Australian Shepherd. Now we need a name. [more inside]
posted by eiramazile at 9:11 PM PST - 64 comments
posted by eiramazile at 9:11 PM PST - 64 comments
Job prospects for high school Latin teacher
What are job prospects like for a Latin teacher at the secondary school level with an M.A.T. (Master of Arts in Teaching) in Latin?
Midnight (Paper-Based) Snacks
Help me find short literature fit for my pre-bedtime read. [more inside]
posted by sallybrown at 8:51 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by sallybrown at 8:51 PM PST - 33 comments
What kind of bird is this?
Is this a hawk? If so, what kind? [more inside]
Laptop will not boot up unless I remove and reinsert the battery
My laptop will not boot up after being powered on. How can I fix this? [more inside]
Firefox is screwing up text or did I do it?
I'm having a little trouble with I would guess some character encoding on some websites but I can't seem to fix it. [more inside]
How much to translate a book from English to Spanish?
How would I find the going rate for translating a published book from English to Spanish? [more inside]
Can you ID this mystery plug?
Once again, I turn to AskMeFi to answer the question: what kind of cable is this? I just bought a digital camera, and it came with a cable that seems to have been included by mistake. The plug on it looks sort of like a mini-USB connector, but isn't. Here's a photo. Here's another. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Artifice_Eternity at 7:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Artifice_Eternity at 7:37 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to start my own food vending business. Where do I begin?
I want to open my own fast food joint. I have no experience. Where do I begin? [more inside]
Just being bullheaded?
I'm considering running with the bulls in Pamplona this July, just how stupid an idea is this? [more inside]
posted by dnesan at 7:18 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dnesan at 7:18 PM PST - 13 comments
When did lightbulbs and toilets become a fact of life?
When did electricity and indoor plumbing first become widespread and commonplace in even the poorest urban first world homes, in the same way that owning a television is unremarkable now? (Obviously rural communities took longer to acquire utilities.)
posted by desjardins at 7:18 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by desjardins at 7:18 PM PST - 10 comments
Higher Ed Administrator seeks convention
I do higher education administration and would like to go to a convention or conference of a relevant profession association. I know about NASPA. What other broadly relevant associations are out there for higher ed professionals?
Help me destink my parents' newly-bought house
My parents have just bought a house and now realize it has a smell of unknown origin. Ideas on things to do or people to contact to help get rid of it? [more inside]
Two tickets to paradise, please!
What do you and your SO do to bond with each other? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 6:19 PM PST - 71 comments
posted by elder18 at 6:19 PM PST - 71 comments
school + work = depression?
YANAD filter, version: depression 2.0. I am starting to see some of my depression symptoms return after a few years of being med-free. There are several factors involved and both my work and my school is being affected. How can I know what factors are causing what symptoms so I can fix this? [more inside]
No more n00ds, please.
My fiance sent a close-up photo of his junk to someone. Judging by the email address, it went to another man. As far as I know, my fiance is straight. [more inside]
Unsweetened chocolate -> ??? -> Profit!
How can I make milk chocolate, or even decent semisweet chocolate, from unsweetened chocolate? I can't use sweetened condensed milk. [more inside]
posted by Nattie at 6:02 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nattie at 6:02 PM PST - 10 comments
I want to make rice pudding and I don't know how!
My SO loves rice pudding, and I would love to make him some. But I don't have a good recipe or know any secret techniques for making it come out fantastic. Can you help? I'm a good cook, but have never made pudding from scratch before, so keep it simple if you can, okay?
ターンバック: "I think that says keep going, but who can tell with those crazy boxes?"
How do you avoid the "undisplayable character boxes" you see when encountering a new or unknown language script? [more inside]
Certified Translation
Certified Translator? I'm in Montreal and I need a certified translator for documents for immigration I'm having trouble finding a certified person/company who can do this for me. Spanish to English.
Am I grinding or eroding my two front teeth away?
Dental-Filter: Since the setting of a fractured jaw I grind the back of my upper two front teeth and I believe I'm grinding them into oblivion. But my dentist insists it's erosion. [more inside]
Make my movie weiiiiird, maaaaannn.
What film editing techniques can I use to create a "psychedelic" or just plain unusual look. (There are a few caveats.) [more inside]
A New Old Book?
CopyrightFilter: Lets say I wanted to take a book in the public domain, illustrate it, set it, and design it as a kind of portfolio project that shows I can do all these things - could I then sell the book legally via print on demand or running my own press?
Stainless steel water bottles made in the U.S.A.
The Holy Grail of water bottles? Looking for a wide-mouth food grade stainless steel water bottle made in the U.S.A., preferably holds one liter or more... [more inside]
posted by TrickyLib at 4:49 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by TrickyLib at 4:49 PM PST - 17 comments
Library fees?
List of universities and colleges that charge library fees? [more inside]
I prefer peaty scotches - what would I like other than Laphroaig?
I like really peaty scotches. Basically, every scotch I try I think, "well, it's OK, but I'd rather have a Laphroaig." What else should I be trying? [more inside]
What was this beach construction project?
On the beach I visited in Cancun, there was a continuous construction project, and I'd like to know what they were doing/the process involved. [more inside]
brazilian keratin yay or nay
have you had a brazilian keratin treatment done on your hair? tell me about it! [more inside]
MCCS Call Center
I keep getting calls from MCCS. How do I get this to stop? [more inside]
what happens if it's physical vs. fiscal
I've heard it said that (in theory) the advent of a cure for cancer would cause a serious financial crisis because of the vast scale of the healthcare complex devoted to current treatments. So, the obvious question: Is there any credible evidence that promising (not woo-woo) therapies for diseases such as cancer and diabetes have been derailed because of the sheer scale of financial and institutional resources invested in the status quo?
posted by dacoit at 3:24 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by dacoit at 3:24 PM PST - 42 comments
How to clean a cat condo?
How can I make a trashed cat condo safe for my cat? [more inside]
posted by zcow at 3:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by zcow at 3:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Recommend a vector-based EAN-13 barcode font
Are there any vector-based barcode fonts? If not, can you recommend software for creating such a font? [more inside]
posted by Ritchie at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ritchie at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I get over the racist feelings I have been having, since I got mugged...
How can I get over the racist feelings I have been having, since I got mugged... [more inside]
posted by LZel at 3:12 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by LZel at 3:12 PM PST - 34 comments
Medium fish in Big pond or small fish in small pond?
Should I take a lower position at an up and coming high growth company or a higher position at an established company? [more inside]
Should I give up on therapy?
Should I give up on therapy? [more inside]
try to reunite or let him go
Divorce remorse... or something more? Can I try to make up with my ex-husband? Sad details to follow. [more inside]
Translation of asian writing
I have an oriental screen someone gave to me and would like to know the meaning of the inscriptions. Is there anyone who could translate the writing for me, there is a picture of the inscriptions on the following link.
Gifts for software engineers
What should our CEO give each member of our software development team, or all of us collectively? We have the standard niceties (laptops, external screens, chairs, etc) so we are looking for something more fun. [more inside]
Toe pick!
Magellan Maestro - map update Is it worth it?
Magellan Maestro - map update - I find myself dissatisfied with Points of Interest being out of date. I might like to update but the update costs almost as much as what I paid for the unit. Question - are the map updates worth it?
posted by notned at 2:22 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by notned at 2:22 PM PST - 1 comment
Protest on the National Mall
Why is Jesse Jackson Jr. standing in the middle of the National Mall? (Google Maps) [more inside]
posted by alopez at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by alopez at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Can you name that music?
Two blogs, one domain - how to guide visitors?
I have two radically different blogs on the same domain. How can I design my root page to let visitors decide which one to go to? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo at 1:26 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by lord_yo at 1:26 PM PST - 12 comments
Are there good classes for web GUI architecture?
Are there good classes for web GUI architecture? [more inside]
Name some books about Jews!
I'm looking for books that will help an anti-Semitic teenage boy challenge his stereotypes. [more inside]
posted by epj at 1:13 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by epj at 1:13 PM PST - 50 comments
What's a good book on AIG's collapse?
I'm looking for a really good book that describes AIG's collapse, and the reasons for it. Do you have any recommendations?
Alternatively, how can I educate myself on it, besides reading Wikipedia?
Thanks in advance!
Can you use "[nationality] capital" to refer to a state capital?
Technically, can you use "[nationality] capital" to refer to a state capital that is not the actual national capital? [more inside]
Know Volunteer Scheudling Package?
Does anyone know a free or low-cost software package or online scheduling service where we can list volunteer activities and people can log-in to put themselves on the calendar? [more inside]
Sounds of the East
What songs embody or demonstrate a (Middle) Eastern aesthetic or sound? [more inside]
posted by god particle at 11:53 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by god particle at 11:53 AM PST - 21 comments
Short inscription in a very strange variety of Latin?
I'm working on an engraving with an inscription in a very strange version of Latin-- it has umlauts? Anyone know what this might say? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant at 11:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by RedReplicant at 11:39 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me deal with my job requiring me to annoy people
Part of my job involves me trying to sell things to people that they don't want to buy. Please help me get used to that. [more inside]
Best way to replace a central air conditioning system?
How do I get the best out of a new central air conditioning system? [more inside]
posted by the matching mole at 11:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by the matching mole at 11:16 AM PST - 13 comments
Virginal vintage letterheads sought in SF bay
I would like to purchase old-school unused letterheads in San Francisco or, less optimally, environs. 60-90 years old would be ideal (older than that and I assume we'd be getting into money). But I don't know where I can do this. [more inside]
Whirlpool oven control panel will not increase temp above 350F?
Upon moving to a new house, I've discovered a very odd problem with the inherited Whirlpool oven. The "temp increase" button makes the displayed temp go down! Unfortunately, the temp decrease button also makes the temp go down...so right now, I can't cook above 350F (the default that appears when you press Bake). Help? [more inside]
Very frustrating, oddball SSH/network problem
Very frustrating, oddball SSH/network problem. Let's take it inside: [more inside]
How can we choose the interface for file sharing in OS X 10.5.8?
How can we choose the interface for file sharing in OS X 10.5.8? [more inside]
Hip to be repaired
I was just scheduled to have surgery on a labral tear in my hip this Monday. What do I need to know going into this, and what will my recovery be like? [more inside]
posted by soleilMia at 10:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by soleilMia at 10:24 AM PST - 8 comments
Blood Bowl
Help me build and paint my Blood Bowl team [more inside]
posted by darkripper at 9:58 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by darkripper at 9:58 AM PST - 7 comments
Is this worth a trip to small claims court?
Is it worth it trying to sue my accountant for not filing my taxes on time? [more inside]
Replacement 21.5" iMac screen?
My in-laws' brand new 21.5" iMac took a header and has a badly cracked screen. Repair is going to run ~900; my f-i-l wants to try replacing the screen himself. We can't find any information on where to acquire the appropriate flat panel. Does anyone have a link?
posted by entropicamericana at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by entropicamericana at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
The ultimate nerd dream?
I have a ruleset for a board game and am working on prototyping it. I don't necessarily want to make money off of it, and I'm mostly doing it for fun. One possible option is to put up the ruleset online while copyrighting the basic idea - is this a good idea? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 9:35 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by codacorolla at 9:35 AM PST - 8 comments
Safe, Clean NYC Hotel
Hi Everyone. I am looking for CURRENT information on how to do New York City on the cheap. I am taking my mother there in the fall of 2010. Specifically a hotel.....Thanks guys!
Is there a new book or good (recent) articles about how the New York Times saved itself from financial doom?
Is there a new book or good (recent) articles about how the New York Times saved itself from financial doom?
Looking for a travel agent in Seattle
Can someone recommend a travel agent in Seattle for a trip to China? [more inside]
Is .name ready for real-life use?
Does anyone have experience with registering and using a .name domain for email and/or web hosting? [more inside]
posted by dammitjim at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dammitjim at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me identify 2 restaurants in NYC
Two part question.
1. In '08 I ate at a restaurant in Manhattan, and I can't remember the name. It was on top of a building, there was a garden/atrium/bar outside the dining room. I remember seeing big king-like chars at each table. The menu listed a fantastic mac 'n cheese. Any ideas?
2. A friend told me about a great restaurant in Chinatown that has incredible steamed buns of all sorts. Does anyone know the name?
Drives, RAM, USB 2.0, Keyboards... It's enough to make a girl's head spin!
Hey MacNerds! Help me pimp my 12" PowerBook G4. [more inside]
posted by letahl at 8:42 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by letahl at 8:42 AM PST - 18 comments
I want to be the Puppetmaster. Of email.
I'm looking for recommendations for an email mailing list service that will allow me to manage not just lots of different lists, but lots of lists with different administrators. [more inside]
posted by bluishorange at 8:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bluishorange at 8:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Where in the world on two wheels?
I'm looking for a self-guided (non-group) bike tour in a non-US location that would be warm in late March/early April. Any locations or companies to recommend? [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cocoagirl at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Radio Head
I'm doing some research that involves digging up some history on radio stations in the United States. Well, specifically Ohio right now, but I may continue my research later. I'm trying to find like a master list of present day radio stations in each state [more inside]
Help me box in Maryland/DC!
Where can I start boxing with the intent of competing in Maryland (Montgomery County) or NW DC? [more inside]
Please, help me get this washer/dryer out of my life!
Please, help me get this washer/dryer out of my life! [more inside]
posted by dubitable at 8:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dubitable at 8:14 AM PST - 10 comments
Tell me how I can hire a contractor without getting ripped off?
Tell me how I can hire a contractor without getting ripped off? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 8:09 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Kurichina at 8:09 AM PST - 15 comments
Multilingual Chat
Is there open source code for a multilingual chat like babelwith.me? [more inside]
I need help designing a Blogger template!
Are there any good resources for explaining how to turn an existing (simple) website design into a template for Blogger? I just want my blog to look like the rest of my website! [more inside]
Why do women in East Texas think contraception is morally wrong?
Why do women in East Texas think contraception is morally wrong? [more inside]
posted by Tallguy at 7:46 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by Tallguy at 7:46 AM PST - 47 comments
How much postage do you need to send a card from MN, USA to South Korea?
I'm asking this for a friend of mine. How many stamps would she need to send a card from Minnesota, USA to South Korea? [more inside]
Help relocate this cool distance-electronics project
Help me find this cool online project I once saw: lamp in one location lights up when person sits down in chair in another location (like, in a different state). [more inside]
Dual monitors on PC AND mirrored main input to LCD TV
How do I connect my LCD TV (VGA input preferably but it also has an HDMI free) to my desktop computer, which has 2 monitors already hooked up to the 2 DVI-out ports on the graphics card? [more inside]
making econ enjoyable?
How do I make microeconomics fun? [more inside]
Can an amateur create professional-looking websites?
Can an amateur create professional-looking websites without learning HTML and CSS? [more inside]
posted by StephenF at 6:24 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by StephenF at 6:24 AM PST - 24 comments
Should I contest a speeding ticket if I'm guilty?
Does anyone have experience contesting tickets? Is it worth my time if I was indeed guilty? I'm not trying to deny speeding, but hoping to get the huge fine reduced if possible. [more inside]
I'm not a luddite (I own an iPod!)
Should I join Facebook? [more inside]
What's in these Japanese cookies?
Japanese-filter: What does this cookie packet say? [more inside]
posted by daisyk at 5:18 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by daisyk at 5:18 AM PST - 5 comments
What to see in northwest New Mexico?
I'm going to northwest New Mexico this weekend to drive around for three days. We'll likely use Farmington or Shiprock as our base. Our itinerary is completely open. We'll have a 4x4. Any suggestions for off-the-beaten path, or must-see places to visit?
Allergy or coincidence?
It seems that whenever I am around certain air fresheners or scented oils, I immediately get a sore throat, runny nose, and headache that goes on to become a garden-variety head cold lasting a week or so. Is this an actual allergic reaction, or just a coincidence? [more inside]
B-I-N-G-O and Bondage Was His Name-O!
BDSM Bingo: Anyone familiar with Hipster Bingo able to help with a very different kind of Bingo card? [more inside]
Giving my boss unsolicited advice
How can I give my boss unsolicited hiring advice? [more inside]
Job Search Paralysis Thanks to Fear of Inability to Prevent Layoff From Next Job
I've been, for a while, what economists would call a discouraged worker; in most ways I gave up trying. Lately, I'm trying to marshal my spirit, resolve and grit together and get back out onto the job market. One of the biggest emotional problems I'm having is a fear of being let go again within a few months of this hypothetical new hire. It's really demotivating me and sapping the energy out of my efforts. [more inside]
KABOOM!
BookFilter: I'm looking for a book for my (26-year-old) brother on what I'd call "kitchen chemistry"; i.e. cool experiments that you can do at home just for the sake of making something awesome happen. [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 3:51 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by teraspawn at 3:51 AM PST - 6 comments
Handcuffing the users is not an option
My colleagues print out huge amounts of stuff they never pick up. Our mammoth printer offers a few too many ways to curb this. Help me save the rainforests please. [more inside]
posted by Iteki at 3:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Iteki at 3:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a Tall Clamp Lamp
I'm redesigning my workspace and starting with the lighting. I'm looking for suggestions for tall lamps that I can clamp onto my table and have shades that would cover large/high watt CFLs. [more inside]
How to support friends with a dying child?
What to do for friends with a dying child? [more inside]
Export TypePad Photo Album
Help me get my photo albums out of TypePad and into WordPress. [more inside]
Any cheap Windows 7 -compatible sound cards with a game port?
Looking for a really cheap PCI sound card with a game port that works in Windows 7 64bit without installing separate drivers. Suggestions? [more inside]
Spice me up!
Spices. We just discovered Saffron and want to know more. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 12:44 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Mutant at 12:44 AM PST - 32 comments
What was this Star Wars convention film I saw?
Seeking name/link for early Star Wars fan film. Tie fighters in Manhattan! [more inside]
February 16
Can you get in trouble for not signing a final warning letter? help need asap.
Tales of minimum wage intrigue: My boyfriend (let's call him Allen) got a "final warning" letter from his small business customer service job, after very little verbal warnings at all. It is most likely due to his refusal to come in on two of his days off in the last week (once he was sick, and the second time he had plans). He was never told that he is on-call. His co-worker/managerial lapdog has told him that his manager is going to fire him anyway. Should he sign the letter? Do we have a leg to stand on at all? Details of shittiness/small business Machiavellian politics inside. [more inside]
Best Canadian cities for non-drivers?
Best Canadian cities for non-drivers? [more inside]
Arrggghhh!
Stressed out only grown up child of an on again/off again ill Mom. Is my extended family helping or hurting me? Lots [more inside]
posted by phox at 11:41 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by phox at 11:41 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I get rid of my pubic hair without going broke?
How can I get rid of, and keep away, my pubic hair without going broke? [more inside]
Where can I watch the olympics online, for a fee?
I'm outside of the US (specifically, in Israel), and I don't have a TV. My wife is a winter sports fan, and I promised her she'd be able to watch the olympics online, but I couldn't find anywhere normal.
I'm willing to pay, so it doesn't have to be free, but no weird sites with trojans either, please.
posted by ovesh at 11:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ovesh at 11:06 PM PST - 5 comments
What are these spectacles for!?
Why do I need reading glasses? None of my doctors have adequately explained this to me. [more inside]
Books for my book club...
What are some intellectual, easy-to-read books under 200 pages? [more inside]
posted by 1awesomeguy at 9:57 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by 1awesomeguy at 9:57 PM PST - 40 comments
Blog standards
Blogger is ending its FTP service next month. I have a problem about moving some or all of my postings into a Wordpress blog. The issue also involves a question about RSS. [more inside]
posted by zadcat at 9:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zadcat at 9:34 PM PST - 5 comments
How much U.S. crime is victimless?
Please help me find statistics on victimless crime. More specifically, I’m looking for statistics showing what proportion of U.S. crime during a given period—a month, a year, whatever—is considered victimless. (Without endorsing this definition, for this project I consider victimless crime to be crime that doesn’t involve direct harm to others: drug use not linked to violent trafficking, sodomy (pre-Lawrence v. Texas), public nudity, etc.)
Miles to go before I sleep...
Insomnia after "quitting" the binge. [more inside]
Luxury day trip from San Francisco?
Looking for recommendations on a luxury overnight day trip from San Francisco. Was thinking Carmel, but the Lodge and related Pebble Beach hotels are booked. Napa is nice, but yawn, been there, done that.... Hoping to hear something different, but upscale.
"...MUST BE IN WRIGHTING..."
Every once in a while you hear stories about speeding tickets and parking tickets that get thrown out because of misprints. My apartment lease is full of them. YANML, but is it enforceable? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 8:21 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by hwyengr at 8:21 PM PST - 18 comments
Moving a few belongings from NJ to NC
Seeking examples of scientists' websites
I would like to see examples of simple, well-designed websites run by individual scientists. [more inside]
How to not be overwhelmed by jazz?
Years ago, someone pointed me to Ishkur's guide for electronic music. Does something like that exist for jazz? [more inside]
What are the best short novels available from Project Gutenberg?
What are some great books - especially shorter ones - that are available on Project Gutenberg? [more inside]
More music like Girl Talk - Night Ripper
INMO, Girl Talk - Night Ripper is the best CD to listen to while I run. It's a blend/mix tape filled with recent radio hits, and some much deeper cuts. Beats/Lyrics typically last less then 16 bars. Most songs seem to have 3-4 samples playing at once. I need more. [more inside]
posted by ShootTheMoon at 7:06 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by ShootTheMoon at 7:06 PM PST - 30 comments
Shops in Boston that stock Bertucci watches?
Whereabouts in Boston can I get a Bertucci watch? [more inside]
posted by chrisbucks at 6:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by chrisbucks at 6:42 PM PST - 3 comments
Coincidence? I think not...
Please help me fact-check the following claims about the solar system. [more inside]
posted by spaghettification at 6:39 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by spaghettification at 6:39 PM PST - 37 comments
What is the earliest recorded bookstore cat?
What is the earliest recorded bookstore cat?
posted by Joe Beese at 6:31 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 6:31 PM PST - 10 comments
I finally regret ditching cable.
Where in Chicago can I watch the USA vs Canada Men's Hockey match on Sunday? [more inside]
Connect the Chips
Is there some sort of online program that makes pictures into dots? Like Lite brite pictures? [more inside]
gossip at work
What is the best way to handle someone at work who starts to gossip negatively about someone else? [more inside]
posted by marimeko at 5:46 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by marimeko at 5:46 PM PST - 39 comments
How do you get your self respect back after being fired for dishonesty?
How do you get your self respect back after being fired for dishonesty? [more inside]
passive or idiot-proof posture improvement?
I have bad posture, but I'm not sure how to get it right. Looking for passive or idiot-proof tools/tricks for posture improvement. [more inside]
Photoshop for compositors?
I will be doing print layout for a photobook with text... using solely Adobe Photoshop. What technical secrets do I need to know to make sure that graphics, background AND text come out looking cohesive and snappy on the printed page? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph at 5:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Bardolph at 5:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Hand in glove
Why do male figure skaters wear gloves? [more inside]
posted by picklebird at 5:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by picklebird at 5:23 PM PST - 16 comments
hatred of sand
A four year old boy who HATES sand. His parents both love the beach. He refuses to set foot on it. Anyone ever known anyone similar who got over it? [more inside]
Horchata please
What is your favorite tried-and-true horchata recipe?
My family left Aleppo in 1912 + I'd like to go back
I'm thinking of traveling to Aleppo, Syria (from Boston) and have questions about it and how to convince my family to come with me. [more inside]
posted by jdl at 4:36 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jdl at 4:36 PM PST - 13 comments
Naa-Naa Na-Boo-Boo, You Can't Get Me
Is there a specific word for that situation where someone is trying to "get" you, like in a game of tag, but you can maneuver an obstacle between them and you, such that they can't get you because you always move to keep the obstacle between them and you? [more inside]
Astronaut questions?
If you could ask an astronaut a question, what would it be? [more inside]
posted by macfly at 4:16 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by macfly at 4:16 PM PST - 35 comments
Looking for the perfect pair of mud-shoes
Looking for a pair of smooth-soled, waterproof, leather slip-on womens shoes. [more inside]
posted by Four Flavors at 4:11 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Four Flavors at 4:11 PM PST - 1 comment
Should we not buy a house right now?
Should we not buy a house right now? [more inside]
how do you calculate student loan risk?
Potential student loan calculus: how much is too much at what age? [more inside]
Reducing high latency when recording music on a laptop
What factors cause high latency when recording music using a laptop, and what can I do to decrease it? [more inside]
posted by ZsigE at 3:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ZsigE at 3:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Another New York apartment question
This question may be a no-brainer but if two people will be renting an apartment in New York City proper, will landlords always require both residents to be listed on the lease? This pertains to a couple and not to a platonic roommate situation. Thanks in advance. [more inside]
Buzz buzz buzz in the drum of the ear
I record university lectures for podcasting, but I'm finding I can't rely on plugging in to the lecture hall audio system to get a clean recording. Given I have a digital field recorder with XLR inputs, what sorts of equipment (mics, mixer, etc.) could I pick up for $500 total that could allow me to make a decent recording of a lecture? [more inside]
posted by dw at 3:04 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by dw at 3:04 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm stuck. What can I do?
What should I do for depression that has plateaued? [more inside]
Is it time to upgrade to blu-ray?
My upconverting Toshiba SD-6100 has died. I need to replace it, but am on the fence about whether to buy another upconverting DVD player or whether to finally upgrade to blu-ray. [more inside]
Springtime trip around Iceland, 2010
My partner and I are planning an early spring honeymoon in wonderful Iceland. I'm looking for some 2010-era advice on currency, spring availability for excursions, etc. [more inside]
posted by allisonrae at 2:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by allisonrae at 2:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Cyber Shockwave 2010 Video?
Where can I find video or analysis of the Cyber Shockwave joint exercise held today in Washington, D.C? An article in The Atlantic mentioned it would be filmed, and I'm just nerdy enough to watch it...
posted by Gussio at 2:46 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Gussio at 2:46 PM PST - 1 comment
Help identifying fabric upholstery pattern
Can anyone help me identify these patterns? I'm looking to i.d. both the large windowpane fabric covering the chairs, as well as the yellow and white print on the pillow on the chaise. And, if they are no longer in production, perhaps something similar?
What kind of tree can I plant that won't give my landlord headaches?
What kind of tree can I plant in southern California that will provide shade (please!) and not annoy my landlord? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at 2:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by arnicae at 2:36 PM PST - 9 comments
Yelling? Impotent Rage? Should have grown out of it 10 years ago? Yes!
I'd like more noisy screamo nonsense please. [more inside]
Calendar fillers in NYC
I'm tired of bars. What things in New York can I do after work? [more inside]
posted by Unred at 2:14 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Unred at 2:14 PM PST - 15 comments
How does a time machine really work?
I just watched a thing on Discovery Channel YouTube, and it was from three years ago about time machines. Real ones. But my question was, what happens when you turn off the machine, and then turn it back on? [more inside]
Looking for worldwide country information.
I need to find the geographic center coordinates for each country worldwide. I can find county level data all over the place, but not country level. Not interested in postcode centroids, which seem to clutter up the results on searches significantly.
posted by Nothing at 1:52 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Nothing at 1:52 PM PST - 12 comments
Really love your peaches wanna shake your tree
Web sites or on-line calculators to determine fair price for tree removal? [more inside]
posted by fixedgear at 1:39 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by fixedgear at 1:39 PM PST - 10 comments
Saying to my child: 'you're on your own'
At what point do you tell your child he/she is on his/her own? Nothing I have ever done to help my adult child has put her/him right. . .and I want to be done. [more inside]
Am I low in testosterone or what?
Testosterone test results, what's the deal here? [more inside]
Streaming webcam on a Windows Server 2003?
What easy options are there in terms of software for setting up a simple temporary webcam video/audio feed on a (non-pro) Windows Server 2003 R2 Standard installation? [more inside]
posted by Unhyper at 1:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Unhyper at 1:24 PM PST - 2 comments
Yoga studio in Central Jersey.
Looking for suggestions on yoga studio in central New Jersey. (Woodbridge, Jamesburg) [more inside]
Help us help herself
What are the things I simply must do now that I am the primary caregiver of a 90 year old woman? [more inside]
Amsterdam guided vs Paris not
Should we go to Paris, unescorted, or to Amsterdam with a full time guide/friend? [more inside]
What are the duties of an uncle?
I'm about to become an uncle. What are my duties? [more inside]
help me pick a physical goal to work towards, not just to get in shape but to feel like I've accomplished something
I want to achieve something physically- given enclosed constraints. Please help me set a reasonable goal for myself [more inside]
posted by saraindc at 12:55 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by saraindc at 12:55 PM PST - 18 comments
PDF page to an image, why is this so hard?
How would I go about recreating the document display functionality of Google Books / Safari Books online? I was expecting to be able to take a PDF source and serve each page as a PNG to the browser. This appears not easy to do? It seems like a simple thing to do, but I'm running into a bunch of brick walls. [more inside]
Flea/tick treatment that avoids leather furniture damage?
Learn from my mistake ... K9 Advantix flea and tick spot treatment does not mix well with leather furniture! Question: are there other brands of spot treatment for fleas and ticks that won't require me to cover every piece of leather furniture in the house before applying to the dogs? [more inside]
What to charge for network consulting?
What's the going rate for firewall/network engineer consultant work in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 at 12:15 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by rmd1023 at 12:15 PM PST - 1 comment
Are there any equivalents of Amazon Turk that are more substantial, such as researching a project?
Are there any equivalents of Amazon Turk that are more substantial, such as researching a project? [more inside]
posted by Jazzwick at 12:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Jazzwick at 12:07 PM PST - 14 comments
what volunteer or charity programs should I look into
I'm 21 years old. No college degree, no money, no recent references, no job and few feasible prospects for one. I want to try something new - make a fresh start. How can I do it? [more inside]
Beautiful friend
How do I tell my family I am dying? [more inside]
Fireproof storage for an apartment dweller?
I have a lot of paper - journals, art, etc. Fire makes me nervous! Are there any good fireproof/fire resistant storage options for an apartment dweller? [more inside]
Techno-luddite wants an iPhone, maybe?
Another iPhone vs. iPod Touch question. Which one would be best for my needs? Details follow... [more inside]
posted by Maude_the_destroyer at 11:34 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Maude_the_destroyer at 11:34 AM PST - 22 comments
revisionist western novels
I've recently read & enjoyed a couple "revisionist western" novels like Oakley Hall's "Warlock" & John Williams's "Butcher's Crossing." What other novels might I also like?
posted by .kobayashi. at 11:04 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by .kobayashi. at 11:04 AM PST - 13 comments
women's haircuts in arlington/lexington MA
My wife would like suggestions for nice places to get her hair cut in Arlington or Lexington, Massachusetts. I would like for the suggested places to be reasonably-priced-- $50 or less before tip. She's just looking for a cut. Her regular stylist (who's a few towns away) is on maternity leave for another few weeks so she wants to go someplace close to home for a change. Thanks in advance.
posted by Mayor Curley at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Makeup mavens - your help is needed!
Choosing the right makeup and brands is really confusing for me. So many companies - so many colors and combinations. I need help choosing lipsticks, pencils and eye shadows that will look good and feel good.
What are some really excellent brands to go with that are cost effective? Colors that I'm looking for golds, creamy browns, tawny pink - soft and muted. Extra points for classy and luxurious though I'm out of the Chanel, Dior and Bobbi Brown league. I'd say low to middle range in price. Thanks!
posted by watercarrier at 10:54 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by watercarrier at 10:54 AM PST - 26 comments
How Can I Be Radical ... Effectively?
When is it a good idea to declare something ought to be done when it goes against deeply held beliefs of a community?
Assumption: It truly would make things better for them and the world. They just don't believe it right now. [more inside]
posted by garyduke at 10:33 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by garyduke at 10:33 AM PST - 25 comments
Good pubs in Ottawa?
Can you recommend a pub near the Parliament buildings in Ottawa? [more inside]
looking for large-format ereader with annotation, ideally cheap without wireless
looking into large format ereader for academic pdfs - a-la kindle dx (but I'd like to annotate, and cheaper would be cool) [more inside]
Need that fire in me …
How do I motivate myself? Seems almost impossible now after so many failed attempts. [more inside]
Health Insurance deals for students?
Looking for Student Health Insurance options around NYC, in NJ. [more inside]
Chain Grease & Skinny Jeans
I'd like some recommendations for hipster bike blogs. Think more fixies with hot pink sidewalls, Dutch designer bikes no American could afford, and bike messenger fetishism than athletics, racing, nitty-gritty commuting, etc. [more inside]
What's a good name and catchphrase for a dog diving event?
I need creative ideas for a dog dock diving event! [more inside]
Every hose (nozzle) has its thorn.
Yard-Filter: I need recommendations for the garden hose spray nozzle. The one that does not leak if the hose is left on. [more inside]
posted by terpia at 9:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by terpia at 9:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me switch to Ubuntu
I'm considering switching to Ubuntu with no previous Linux experience. Also, I'm no techie. If this is a dumb idea, tell me why. If not, do you have any tips for making the transition? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 9:39 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by pintapicasso at 9:39 AM PST - 46 comments
Why isn't Norway good at hockey?
Hockey question: Why isn't Norway good at hockey? [more inside]
posted by fso at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by fso at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
family digital collage
I wish to make a digital family collage of 60 people. [more inside]
Consequences of parent lying about me on job application?
My bipolar & (recently diagnosed) BPD mother, living on her own due to trial separation from husband, is trying to get a job and is planning to lie on applications/resumes...about me. Kicker: one place she is applying to is my employer. WTF do I do. Multiple questions inside. [more inside]
When to move onto Plan B?
Is missing one birth control pill by about 19 hours enough to warrant getting Plan B? [more inside]
Record stores and/or vegetarian restaurants in Chattanooga, TN?
I'll be in Chattanooga for a few days soon with daytime hours to kill... Can anyone recommend local-ish (I'll have my car) record stores, especially ones with lots of old/cheap vinyl? How about vegetarian or highly veg-friendly places to eat? [more inside]
English breakfast
From a short story by Roald Dahl.
"Sir Basil was there before me,and Jelks was serving him with grilled kidneys and bacon and fried tomatoes."-Neck-
My question is about this kidneys.In the nineteenth and twentyth century,the wealthy people would have a breakfast like that?If so,what animal's kidney did they used to have?And they don't have it for breakfast now,don't they?Or Dahl says about something else,such as kidney beans?
posted by mizukko at 9:00 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by mizukko at 9:00 AM PST - 23 comments
Minimum species population to ensure adequate genetic diversity?
If a species is nearing extinction, what is the minimum population needed to give it a reasonable chance of survival, in terms of genetic diversity? [more inside]
Action-adventure RPG for Wii?
Action-adventure RPGs for Wii? [more inside]
Romantic Encryption WebComic
I figured this crowd would have the answer bookmarked somewhere. There is a specific issue of a web comic that has the story of a guy, who after his first date with a girl, sends her an encrypted note for her to decrypt. They continue to date and despite her asking, he never gives her any decrypting hints. When she finally breaks the code, it's him asking her to marry him.
I thought it was an XKCD comic, but I couldn't find it via Google searches, so perhaps it's another site. My last resort is to go thru each XKCD comic one by one, but if you know what I'm talking about please give me a heads up.
Thanks.
posted by Like the Reef at 8:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Like the Reef at 8:30 AM PST - 5 comments
Linksys WRT610N vs. WRT54G 802.11 G ranges
What are the wireless ranges of the 802.11g radios in the following:
WRT54G
WRT610N
I specifically would like to know the range of each and does the WRT610N 802.11G radio have a greater range than the WRT54G 802.11G radio.
Not surprisingly, Linksys couldn't even help me.
"Can you take me back where I came from, Brother can you take me baaaaaack, Can you take me back?" -White Album
GameFilter: Computer turned-based strategy game (one The Blue a while back?) in which you can recursively go back in time to change things...? [more inside]
posted by TigerMoth at 8:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by TigerMoth at 8:15 AM PST - 4 comments
Please help me come up with an appropriate gift for an injured colleague.
Please help me come up with an appropriate gift for an injured colleague. (Warning: the injury description within is a little gruesome, but, I think, necessarily so. Please be advised if you're squeamish.) [more inside]
What are some good resources for test-driven development for web apps?
What are some good resources (books, websites, etc.) about doing test-driven development and unit testing for web applications? [more inside]
How can I recover from a totally disorganized photo collection?
Help with re-organizing my photo collection. Need a process for recovery. [more inside]
posted by smallbunny at 7:53 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by smallbunny at 7:53 AM PST - 3 comments
Do math and science instructors lecture more than instructors in other fields?
Do math and science instructors lecture more than instructors in other fields? [more inside]
Whistling tea kettle that doesn't destroy my hearing?
Where can I find a tea kettle that plays a melodic sound when the water boils, rather than the common high-pitched screeeeee? I heard one once, so I know they exist, but I'm having zero luck finding one. Even when they claim to be pleasant, they aren't, and buying and returning tea kettles (especially online) is getting old fast. Do you have a lovely sounding kettle? Please tell me all about it.
posted by kestralwing at 7:44 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by kestralwing at 7:44 AM PST - 15 comments
Looking for downtown Seattle hotel advice
If I book an unknown four-star hotel in downtown Seattle using Hotwire, Priceline, etc., will I be sorry? [more inside]
posted by krista_p at 7:42 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by krista_p at 7:42 AM PST - 13 comments
What single words are uniquely evocative of a movie?
Lebowski. Durden. Zoolander. Fletch. Midichlorian. Replicant. What single words are uniquely evocative of a movie?
Advice please...
Mid Thirties - longest relationship has been 3 months. How do I explain this to prospective partners? [more inside]
Are we crazy to drive our two kids around in a 1984 Buick LeSabre?
My husband and I have two older cars ('84 and '94). Are the safety features in newer cars so far superior that it's irresponsible to drive children around in older cars if you can afford to upgrade? [more inside]
posted by victoriab at 7:25 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by victoriab at 7:25 AM PST - 51 comments
Help me before it becomes a migraine...
I just bought a second hand Peugeot 407. It's a lovely car but I think the windscreen is giving me a headache... [more inside]
How to mount XC ski bindings?
How do I mount cross-country ski bindings? I'm a technically adept individual with the appropriate tools, but info (beyond "take it to the shop and let a pro do it!) is seemingly hard to find online... [more inside]
posted by c0nsumer at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by c0nsumer at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
Java Community
I have a vexing issue with Java/Processing.org threads and am looking for a Java community to turn to for help. When I was a Perl devotee Perlmonks was invaluable. What's the java (and, importantly, processing.org tolerant) equivalent?
God doesn't actually offer special supervision of idiots. I don't either.
Camping and general outdoor sports filter. Inspired by the camping stove question below, and a recent near disaster of canoe camping, how do vet potential sport companions? [more inside]
posted by bilabial at 6:12 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by bilabial at 6:12 AM PST - 20 comments
Too much smoke
Why don't all smokers smoke the '100' variety of their brand? [more inside]
Craigslist Job Posting
Can anyone help identify what company posted this job description on craigslist? [more inside]
buying a car in sunny downtown sydney... how??
I've never bought a used car from a car dealership and have found one I like. And will probably try to buy it on Thursday.
Can anyone tell me what the process is? Do you need the NRMA to inspect if it's from a dealer? [more inside]
posted by taff at 2:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by taff at 2:21 AM PST - 5 comments
What are context menus for?
Is there evidence that the average computer user is familiar with context menus? [more inside]
What games can I run in XP on my MacBook Pro?
I'm a hard core Mac nerd who's a total Windows novice. Can you explain the weird RAM and graphics memory totals I'm seeing in Windows XP (SP3) on my MacBook Pro, and give me some idea of what I can actually expect when it comes to performance in games? [more inside]
posted by raygan at 12:58 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by raygan at 12:58 AM PST - 13 comments
Can you help me pick a new camping stove?
Looking for help picking a new camping stove for backpacking (not car camping)- what do you like about yours? Why would you (or would you not) recommend or not recommend about the one you have?
Not really the season, but I've got an overnight snowshoe trip planned at the end of the month... [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 12:21 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by charmedimsure at 12:21 AM PST - 30 comments
February 15
Help me cook my lean cuisines!
What's wrong with my microwave? [more inside]
Sincerely, [ERROR: IMAGE NOT FOUND] John Smith
CoverLetterFilter: Does including your handwritten signature in electronic versions of your cover letter show off your attention to detail and willingness to go the extra mile? Or does it come off as cheesy/tacky/pointless as nobody will notice anyway, etc.? [more inside]
posted by shoebox at 11:02 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by shoebox at 11:02 PM PST - 22 comments
How can I get my car from California to Arizona?
How do I make sure my car can be delivered to me in Arizona, if I buy it from a private seller in California? [more inside]
Can you recommend some non-violent French-language comics that would appeal to someone who has never read comics before?
My aunt is a librarian for a bilingual French-English primary school, and has mentioned that she is resistant to buying comics/graphic novels for the library because she thinks they are non-literary. I really enjoy reading comics, and would like to suggest something she could read that would prove that comics can be just as satisfying as novels. They don't necessarily have to be child-suitable, in fact it would be ideal to find a literary adult (not 'adult') comic that she would enjoy. [more inside]
Do it how ya wanna, slow it up, do da matrix.
Where does the dance the Wu-Tang Slide originate from? [more inside]
Does He Even Want to Meet for a Date?
Does He Even Want to Meet for a Date? [more inside]
Bah bah bah bah bah bah bah bah.
What the hell song do I have stuck in my head???? (3gp, which should work in Windows Media Player and finer players.) Guy singing in that melody. Driving me insane.
posted by disillusioned at 9:45 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by disillusioned at 9:45 PM PST - 2 comments
Sex is Awesome! Could I multiply it?
Relatively new to sex and it's awesome, and constantly getting better. How do we do it multiple times in a night? [more inside]
People disappear on online dating sites
Online dating: Often when I've met someone on an online dating site and emailing them back and for, it's hard to switch from emails to phone calls, or phone calls to an actual date. I'd say the vast majority of women I talk to just disappear at some point during this process. If I do manage to get a phone call, they won't respond after the first phone call, even when it seems like it was a really good conversation. Is this pretty typical? I'm wondering if I should be doing anything different. It's taking like months of work to get a single date and it's very frustrating.
Help my grandparents connect to the internet!
My aunt is asking for recommendations for wireless routers for my grandparents' computers. I don't know much about routers and my aunt knows less. Can you give me some advice/info that I can pass along? [more inside]
Help me find a cheap deal on a land line!
Is there a website similar to BillShrink that will help me shop around for the best land line telephone service deal? Bill Shrink is super useful, but only does cell phones.
The [stumped][mefite][challenged] the [hive][mind].
When I was a little kid in the late seventies/early eighties, I had this plastic handheld word toy that I'd like to find again, but I'm struggling to even describe it. [more inside]
posted by mreleganza at 7:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mreleganza at 7:26 PM PST - 4 comments
What are they going to ask me at a city government relations interview?
I'm a current 1L in a mid-level law school about to interview for an externship at the nearby city's Government Relations office. I need to do a little preparing. [more inside]
Need help finding a video
I recently saw a video online where someone was talking about how the wording of certain questions or phrases can have drastic effects on how people respond to them. They used the example of an opt-in vs. an opt-out system for organ donation. I need to find this video! [more inside]
posted by aheckler at 6:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by aheckler at 6:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Ohgodtheressomanyofthem!
Universal remote on a budget. Is. It. Possible? [more inside]
How to make the coolest pad in NYC without breaking the bank?
How to make the coolest pad in NYC without breaking the bank? [more inside]
Startup costs for a small farm?
Organic Farming Startup: any guide to capital costs out there?
Starting an organic farm in North Florida... [more inside]
Help Me Find Another "I Love You" Song
Ridiculously little to go on, I know, but do you know what song this is?
The artist is similar sounding to The National and the main refrain is "I Love You". [more inside]
zoe bios philebus wha?
The unexpected cowboy in the arts
I'm looking for examples from literature, comic books, film, and other media, in which a character, for no clear reason (or unexpectedly), is a cowboy. [more inside]
How to end the rat war!
How to quickly end war with local rats? [more inside]
posted by Etta Hollis at 5:06 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Etta Hollis at 5:06 PM PST - 27 comments
Best bank for a poor guy in Denver.
How do I refute a preexisting condition for an eating disorder?
I was rejected for individual health insurance with Kaiser Permanente in Southern California due to the preexisting condition of bulimia. I have been told by Kaiser that I can appeal the denial by providing evidence that I have resolved the bulimia. The issue is I do not have much evidence and Kaiser gave me very little direction on how to proceed. If any of you have had experience with this, what type of information did you provide and how did you obtain it? [more inside]
Help me not be the annoying new roommate who killed the house.
I am not an electrician. But I'm poor, and I'm not an idiot. Unfortunately, I think I did something stupid when wiring a new wall plug; I accidentally touched two wires together, and now the electricity is off in two rooms. More electrically savvy people: can you help me? [more inside]
posted by koeselitz at 3:49 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by koeselitz at 3:49 PM PST - 34 comments
Not enough withheld again.
For at least 2 years I have had trouble with owing the IRS significant amounts of money at tax time. Please help me determine how to fill out my W-4s so this won't keep happening. [more inside]
posted by Rad_Boy at 3:41 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Rad_Boy at 3:41 PM PST - 16 comments
How can I fix my battery-powered blender?
What is the situation for casual work like in Australian cities at the moment?
What is the situation for casual work like in Australian cities at the moment? Also any ideas. [more inside]
Injured but looking to stay fit
How do I maintain the fitness results I've achieved in the past month while out 4 weeks or so with a lower back injury? [more inside]
How to play iTunes video through my XBox 360?
I have an XBox 360, a Macbook with Connect360 and TV shows that I bought from iTunes. How can I make them play nice? [more inside]
What is the best way to view m2ts videos on my Xbox 360 ?
How can I play the M2ts video format on my Xbox 360 ? [more inside]
posted by carefulmonkey at 3:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by carefulmonkey at 3:06 PM PST - 3 comments
I want a 301 redirect that doesn't include certain pages.
How do I set up a 301 redirect for all pages except one? [more inside]
posted by bingo at 2:57 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by bingo at 2:57 PM PST - 19 comments
How to evaluate a financial firm?
How can I evaluate objectively a wealth management firm/financial independent advisors firm? [more inside]
Where are the kegs?
Where are the kegs kept at a bar(?), not the extras but the ones that are currently on tap. They are not under the bar? Is there a long line run to the keg? How long a line can (is usually) run from source to tap?
Study guide for Cyclonopedia?
I would like a study guide for a dilettante reading Reza Negarestani's Cyclonopedia. [more inside]
Is this vinyl flooring of good quality?
Does anyone have any experience with no-glue vinyl using glass-tac tape? [more inside]
How do to a home exchange with pets?
What do you do about your pets during an international home exchange of 1-3 months? [more inside]
What kind of tent was this?
Tent House? [more inside]
Adult, but not "Adult".
Please help me find manga and/or anime that has a story that would appeal to a mature audience, but without "mature" content. [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 2:13 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Vorteks at 2:13 PM PST - 38 comments
What should I do with a half-day in Boston?
I'll have what's more-or-less equivalent to an eleven hour layover in Boston on Wednesday, Feb. 17 from around 6am to around 5pm. I'll be on foot and starting from the Boston Sheraton/Prudential Center. Bearing in mind that I'll either be pulling a carryon or need somewhere to stash it, what should I do with my time there? Note also that I'm an undergrad elsewhere, so if there are any neat events going on on campus (especially MIT or Harvard), I probably wouldn't stand out TOO much attending. I'm also up for meeting local MeFites.
Thanks!
posted by jdherg at 2:05 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jdherg at 2:05 PM PST - 12 comments
IPA transcriptions for free?
Is there an open source (or free for non-commercial use) list of English (Either RP or Standard American) IPA transcriptions available somewhere? Example: car: /ˈkɑː/, cat: /kæt/.
posted by Memo at 1:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Memo at 1:38 PM PST - 10 comments
What should I be buying with my new Amazon Prime membership?
In advance of arrival of babies maverick (yes, twins), wifey and I signed up for Amazon Prime, to simplify what we actually have to go out for. My question for you is "What *should* I be buying with it?" [more inside]
What's the cheapest way to get a good quality custom print tshirt
I have a logo type design that's a solid black that I want to print onto a single tshirt.
I believe screen printing brings out the best results so im wondering what the cheapest way to do this is? either spending a small amount and DIY ing it at home (kit reconebdations needed) -OR- use an online service and upload my artwork (if such a site in the UK exists?)
What could be wrong with my cat?
Why does my cat keep getting ear infections? [more inside]
Why is skin color analog while eye color is digital?
Parents with different skin colors end up with kids who have an intermediate skin color. Parents with two different eye colors end up with kids who have one color or the other. Why is that?
Which traits are passed on as a mixture and which traits are passed on as a choice of one or the other?
Toy Planes
When someone says 'you know, like those revolving toy planes', what are they referring to? [more inside]
Overall Taxation Rate
What is our real taxation rate? Is there a program or set of instructions to help determine each individual's rate of taxation, considering Fed/State Income, Workman's Comp, Unemployment, County Property, Auto, city trash/water/gas, telephone, internet, etc.? Granted, it would take some research per individual, but it would be worth it. French complain of 50% What is mine?
Where can I find clothing from the Opening Ceremonies?
Is there a website that lists all of the Opening Ceremony outfits for the Vancouver Olympics and where to buy them? I really liked the track jackets from the Netherlands/zubaz from Azerbaijan -- and want one -- but can't suss out all of the Flash Olympic sites. [more inside]
What did the blind slaves do?
In the U.S. slavery system, how did blind slaves work?
Chinese painting of a monk?
Classical Chinese Painting filter? This is a long shot. Once I saw a painting of a Chinese monk/priest where his robe was rendered in one brisk stroke of brush-work. Anyone knows who the painter was and what the painting was called?
Thanks
Afternoon Delight in NYC
After months of hot and heavy cyber, and semi innocent face to face encounters, finally having that illicit tryst. For reasons I don't want to get into here, neither of our abodes is an appropriate place to do the dirty. [more inside]
Could this be race-related?
I am a biracial female in my mid-thirties. Growing up in the 1980's as a mixed kid was no fun, but I survived. My mother was white, and my dad was not a strong black role-model; his family was not a part of my life, and likewise, I did not have any influence from Black culture as I grew up. My parents also sent me to a suburban school, which was predominantly white, so it was very hard to fit in there...I went through school with few friends, and college did not offer much chance to establish any more. By most interpretations, I would likely have fit in better in a "white: crowd (culturally, socially) but phsically I am still a black person. Still, due to my lack of racial identity, it was very hard to fit in anywhere. Fast forward to my question:) Present day well into the new century, I have a successful career and a small real-estate investment business. However, I find that I still have a lot of trouble in work, with my business and with making friends. [more inside]
Face saving verbal replies
How do I deal with social situations when someone points out why I am so quiet? How can I come up with some face saving replies. [more inside]
And no, you are not like Charlemagne.
For the Genealogists, armchair or otherwise: You are a Man or Woman living in the 1500s. All things being average, how many descendants would you have today? [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher at 11:45 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ryecatcher at 11:45 AM PST - 15 comments
Does anyone remember when an Eddie Izzard Theme Night was broadcast in Channel 4 in the UK?
Does anyone remember when an Eddie Izzard Theme Night was broadcast in Channel 4 in the UK? It included a screening of Woody Allen's film Sleeper. [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 11:39 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 11:39 AM PST - 4 comments
Unsubscribe me, dammit!
Do high-profile companies purposefully break their unsubscribe options? I'm not looking for help with spam. I'm (a) wondering if these companies are scamming and (b) wondering if there's anything I can do about it if they are -- not in terms of stopping the scam from affecting me, but rather in terms of getting the scammers in trouble. [more inside]
Throwing the baby out with the racist bathwater?
Would you read your three-year-old the Just So Stories, given the racist / patriachal / colonialist / whatnot themes and subtexts? [more inside]
posted by KathrynT at 11:11 AM PST - 62 comments
posted by KathrynT at 11:11 AM PST - 62 comments
Poor man's Ipod Touch
I'm looking for a cheap ($50 or less) PDA or cel phone that will sync with either Google Calendar or Ical. All I really want is the calendar/alarm, so when I'm not carrying my laptop I can be reminded of meetings. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 11:04 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mecran01 at 11:04 AM PST - 17 comments
On the go snack attack
I'm looking for a satisfying* low-carb protein bar which is also soy-free. Any recommendations? Any bars you hate? I am leaning toward the Biogenesis bars.
Also, suggestions for high-protein, low carb items that are quick to fix/pack/take along with me when I need to be out and about are welcome!
*I don't expect utter deliciousness, but I'd like something that isn't cardboardy.
posted by misha at 11:03 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by misha at 11:03 AM PST - 10 comments
What to do after all day on the Mall in DC in May?
My husband and I will be returning to DC, where we spent part of our honeymoon, for a 10th anniversary trip during the first week in May (May 1-May 7). I've seen these questions, which cover a lot, but we're also interested in events the locals might know about that we wouldn't hear about coming in from out out town. For location/travel purposes, we'll be staying at a hotel near the Foggy Bottom Metro stop and will not have a car. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.
posted by immlass at 11:02 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by immlass at 11:02 AM PST - 4 comments
Help this ADD/ADHD hyperfocuser find the right wristwatch!
I need a watch that has (a) an hourly chime (top priority), and (b) programmable alarms (I could sacrifice this), but also that doesn't look totally ugly (high priority). Can you help me find one? [more inside]
Facilitate me reading in bed!
Lamp timer - the opposite of a snooze alarm? [more inside]
What type of music do animals hate the most?
What type of music do animals hate the most? [more inside]
posted by keli at 10:33 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by keli at 10:33 AM PST - 27 comments
How can I add a way for users to vote entries up or down (think Reddit) on my site?
Is there science to this emotional reaction?
Is there a scientific explanation for this reaction? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette at 10:12 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by thatbrunette at 10:12 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I use Forums more easily?
Is there an easier way to participate in online Forums? Is there such a thing as BBS/Forum reader software? I'm looking for a kind of universal front-end for online Forums that will give me a unified interface for all the different web forums I participate in.
(Cheese) Spread 'Em.
Give me your best, sharpest, most fabulous cheddar cheese spread! [more inside]
I can't find a NeoGeo power supply!
I need help finding a power supply for a Japanese top-loading NeoGeo CD for a friend. [more inside]
To jog or not to jog
Fit Mefites, please help me understand the importance of including cardio in my workout regimen, as it pertains to reducing body fat percentage! [more inside]
TravelFilter: Ireland
Suggestions for an Irish road trip? [more inside]
Bring Me The Sunglasses of Sam Peckinpah
Where can I find the sunglasses that Warren Oates wears in "Bring Me The Head of Alfredo Garcia"? [more inside]
Paczki in JC or NYC?
Hello! Can anyone recommend anywhere in either Jersey City or New York City to get the Polish delicacies known as paczki? [more inside]
posted by plep at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by plep at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
Where does a developer work when he's tired of yet another CMS?
I'm a programmer looking for some side work, but don't want to just build someone a CMS. What unexpected industries could make use of a developer? [more inside]
Quality jumper recommendations for males
Can you help recommend a decent, stylish jumper to a male? I have quite particular tastes, listed inside. [more inside]
what to give to someone who gives?
The midwife who was incredible at our sons birth two days ago is going to Haiti for a week to work with a group of doctors.
She has been told she has to bring everything she needs for her own support.
We would like to give her a gift before she goes, perhaps something she might need and would not think of.
Any thoughts form the hive appreciated.
PHP Form Designer and Manager
Need help finding an easy-to-use web page form designer and/or manager for PHP, etc. with a few specific features. Can't seem to find them all in one place. [more inside]
what woodburner to get..?
Hi, within planning to build an eco house within the UK, would it possible to get some recommendations for woodburners that have a good efficiency rating or a reputable brand that makes woodburners. (Also possibly considering over woodburners as well as standared ones.)
Lingerie for Beginners
We're getting married! We're both virgins. Her birthday occurs during the honeymoon. I want to get her something spicy but I have no experience with this stuff! Likely NSFW, inside. [more inside]
Escapism Filter!
Help me find some awesome, funny chick-lit. [more inside]
How best to gift printed photos?
My boyfriend took a ton of nice photographs while visiting India this summer. I'd like to get many of them printed. How best to present multiple photographs in an attractive, inexpensive way? [more inside]
posted by anthropomorphic at 6:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by anthropomorphic at 6:51 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I frame my art prints without going broke?
How can I frame my art prints without going broke? NYC-centric or online suggestions welcome. [more inside]
Not Almonds
What's it like to live in Blue Diamond, Nevada? [more inside]
I have independent means. Help find a low paid, but interesting and social job.
I have a self sustaining internet business that easily supports my lifestyle, but is very isolating. I am in the fortunate position of only having to work 4 hours a week for the next couple of years. I am however going out of my mind with boredom. I want to find an interesting and social job in the UK. Pay isn’t an issue, but I don’t want to work for free. Any suggestions? If it leads to career outside the digital solo realm, all the better, but this is not essential. I am 30, male, and live in Brighton.
Knockoff Robert Indiana LOVE t-shirt reading LUST?
Does anyone know where to get a knockoff Robert Indiana LOVE t-shirt reading LUST? [more inside]
posted by griphus at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by griphus at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Should he move now or later?
I got a great job across the country and I’m planning to take it. The question is if my fiancé should leave his current job to relocate with me or wait until he has a new job lined up to move. [more inside]
Please recommend a dentist in Toronto.
Can you recommend a dentist in the west end of Toronto? [more inside]
When fans can't let go.
What happens to the merchandise for the losing team in a championship game? [more inside]
posted by converge at 5:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by converge at 5:15 AM PST - 5 comments
What's going on with Greece capping the amount of cash one can spend?
From a Reuters newsreport about Greece's government response plan to their economic meltdown: "From 1. Jan. 2011, every transaction above 1,500 euros between natural persons and businesses, or between businesses, will not be considered legal if it is done in cash. Transactions will have to be done through debit or credit cards" Are they doing this for any other reason than making it easier to collect a sales tax? How can they enforce it? What will happen if someone pays for an item with over 1500 euros in cash, will someone repossess it? Have other countries done something like this?
posted by Kattullus at 5:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Kattullus at 5:05 AM PST - 6 comments
Cuban embargo relevence in today's international world
What effects does the U.S. embargo on Cuba have internationally? Specifically Canadian imports/exports and trade. I know Canada still trades with Cuba; however, does the U.S. put enough political and economic pressure to change our own policies? What are the details? How much importance does the embargo have now (excluding U.S. trade)?
Camera availability in Japan
I wanted to get a new camera before my snowboarding trip to Japan later this month, but the model that I want, the Sony DSC-HX5V/B, isn't available until mid-march. But I've got a 1 night stopover in Tokyo, electronics wonderland! How can I find out if it will have been already released there so I can get it on the way?
Are these prices real?
Why is this book so insanely high-priced? [more inside]
Are the Florida Keys decent for college spring break? If not, where?
How are the Florida Keys for Spring break, for a bunch of college males? We want something MTV-Lite. Lots of young people, lots of drinking, but nothing ultra crazy like Panama City. Can we find this in the keys? [more inside]
The quest for the best tea everr
Help me find the best tea ever! So as a new found lover of tea I am finding that the online tea world has an almost infinite selection. Quickly I am becoming lost in the myriad of options in my quest to find new great tea. So metafites suggest the greatest, the most unique, and the tastiest tea you know of. Bonus points if I can find it online. Double bonus points for direct links. [more inside]
February 14
What guitar is Charlie Bereal playing?
Easy one... does anyone know what kind of guitar Charlie Bereal plays? Here's a clip of it on a AOL Session jam with Jamie Foxx. Thanks!
posted by FireStyle at 9:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by FireStyle at 9:42 PM PST - 3 comments
Procedural Generation
Looking for a good book or detailed online guide to applying procedural generation in the creation of video games. [more inside]
posted by sophist at 9:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sophist at 9:27 PM PST - 8 comments
How much sharing is too much?
Should I tell my dear friend, who is currently undergoing fertility treatments, that I'm trying to get pregnant too? How? [more inside]
Connecting mp3 player shuts down wireless keyboard/mouse?
I recently bought a Logitech Wave wireless keyboard/mouse combo. They work fine, except when I connect my Sansa Clip mp3 player to a USB port to recharge and upload music, at which point they completely stop working. [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison at 8:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Kat Allison at 8:28 PM PST - 3 comments
What's the dangly bit on the N?
In some fonts, the lower right hand corner of a capital 'N' hangs below the rest of the base line of the font. What is this called?
Take any prime number, say, 27...
Whose prime is 27? I remember that 27 is called So-And-So's Prime because he said in a lecture, "take any prime, say, twenty-seven..." but I can't remember who said this (and googling only gives me pages about how 27 isn't a prime number).
posted by joannemerriam at 8:03 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by joannemerriam at 8:03 PM PST - 23 comments
Help me play difficult music by ear
I'm a musician looking for basic software to slow down a song so I can figure out how to play difficult sections by ear. Difficulty: free and small preferred. [more inside]
posted by Khalad at 7:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Khalad at 7:47 PM PST - 18 comments
Impact of the American Socialist Movement
What are some good articles on the impact the American socialist movement had on U.S. law and policy making? [more inside]
Why isn't NBC televising the medal ceremonies?
Why aren't the Olympic medal ceremonies being televised?
posted by jackypaper at 7:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jackypaper at 7:14 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me be a bit less fashion-ignorant
Hey guys.
I'm 18, male, British, and have really no sense of style clothing-wise. What's the best way for me to very quickly builds some sort of fashion sense, so that (a) I can start wearing clothes that actually look good and (b) I feel less in the dark when people talk about such matters? Basically, what I need is some sort of crash course in style: the lessons I would have learnt if I hadn't spent my time programming.
Is time collection the norm in software engineering?
Is time collection (as in, recording what you work on to the nearest 15 minutes) the norm in software engineering? [more inside]
How can you place a bet that one stock will outperform another?
Is there a term (like straddle, or strangle) where you bet that an underlying stock will outperform another stock? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry at 6:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by philosophistry at 6:53 PM PST - 4 comments
Apparently, cows can't tell that I'm a vegetarian.
I can find plenty about bear safety and mountain lion safety, but little similar info about cattle. What safety measures can I, a city boy, take in order to keep from being stampeded, gored or otherwise killed or injured by cattle as I am a guest in their pastures? What behaviors can I look for in cattle to give me a feel for how they feel about us when we're near them? [more inside]
posted by The Potate at 6:52 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by The Potate at 6:52 PM PST - 24 comments
Top secret
Another Olympic-themed question: is the Men's Downhill event going to be televised live? [more inside]
What's making that racket?
I was watching the Olympic Biathlon today and saw spectators with noisemakers that looked like vintage tin horns. Difference was that these horns had four bells and seemed to be able to change pitch. What are they and where can I get one?
posted by Kimothy at 6:35 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Kimothy at 6:35 PM PST - 11 comments
Climate science book suggestions
Help me counter-snark my climate-change-denying uncle. [more inside]
How to send a Gmail to multiple recipients?
Asking for a friend: Once every few months, my friend needs to send a mass email to a bunch of folks who have emailed her. She uses Gmail. Because she has never emailed these people before, they do not "pop up" automagically as contacts when she types their name, and there are far too many to make this a practical solution anyway. Any ideas? [more inside]
What were they skating to?
A letter with tax return?
I'm concerned I will be audited by the IRS because circumstances during the past year drastically changed our profit for the year thus resulting in a large refund, as a percentage of what we prepaid through estimates.
Nothing was done inappropriately/questionably/illegally and the money is owed to us but I would like to head-off an audit. Should I include a letter that explains these circumstances or would that draw more attention to the issue? Should I file early or late? Thanks!
Help me pick a blu-ray player for my TV
Help me choose a blu-ray player for my TV... my head is spinning trying to compare features etc. I just want to watch movies! And if possible - also internet TV would be sweet. [more inside]
To steek or not to steek
I recently completed work on a knitted tunic, which came out rather...less than ideal. [more inside]
Mac ip --> text file
How do I get my mac to update a text file with its ip address everytime it wakes up?
Why are my eyelashes breaking?!
What the heck...?! The lashes on just one of my eyes appear to be breaking. They're little stubbles 1/2 their normal length: both upper and lower, all the lashes on the outer contours, with a few lashes in the mid and center of the lids remaining normal. Looks like someone took a pair of scissors to them while I was sleeping! At first it was 1/8 in. section, then 1/2 inch section, now 3/4 in. Not from the roots, but broken off... [more inside] [more inside]
Help me to do an Iron Cross to win a bet
Help me to do an Iron Cross to win a bet [more inside]
posted by kryptonik at 5:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kryptonik at 5:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Home Field Advantage?
Sportsfilter: To what extent do various events go out of their way to support or eliminate home field advantage? [more inside]
It Takes Two
What books feature good character pairs? [more inside]
Scared of Living?
I'm not sure what to call this but there's something off with me and I don't know what it is. I've always had a hard time with my social relationships. [more inside]
cream cheese conundrum
What can I do with 3 lbs of cream cheese? [more inside]
But I don't want to be an alpha male!
Questions about male-female attraction and my validity as a man. [more inside]
I’d be happy to take your money, if I only knew how much to take.
I created an iPhone app that a company wants to buy. Now I need to figure out what the app is worth, in order to evaluate whether their offer is acceptable. I know a little bit about product valuation, but I also know that valuation is pretty market-specific, and most of what I know, or can learn, doesn’t entirely translate to the iPhone app market.
Does anyone know a good article or book that might be applicable? Does anyone know anyone that specializes, or at least has decent experience, in valuation of iPhone apps?
Editing color in videos
Is there any way to edit the color in a video after it has been shot in 'special color' (it is now mostly black and white)? [more inside]
Where do Japanese people go to eat Japanese food in Dallas?
Where do Japanese people go to eat Japanese food in Dallas? [more inside]
posted by hishtafel at 2:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by hishtafel at 2:20 PM PST - 4 comments
SatNav map updates on the cheap?
Help me and my circadian rhythms.
First big international trip: help me keep jet lag at a minimum. [more inside]
Making my own sheet music--how to add in chords?
I'm trying to insert graphic chord diagrams (little pictures that show where to put your fingers) into a text document that shows the chord names (like C-minor). Any chord name could match 4 or 5 possible diagrams. I'm trying to figure out a way, in any mac or web software, to give myself a little pop-up menu asking which of the four I'd like to insert--and then, when I choose it, insert it!
Can anyone point me in any direction for achieving something like this?
Strangely enough, I find myself doing actual work-type programming
What happens to my php script if the user exits the browser before it's done? [more inside]
posted by Dr Dracator at 1:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Dr Dracator at 1:26 PM PST - 9 comments
How much to pay for someone to shovel snow off the roof?
We live in the D.C area and have had ice dams on our roof and its starting to cause leaking problems. Nothing drastic, but some water is starting to drip inside of our windows. I put some Deicer in socks and threw them on the gutters to try to clear a path for the water to go, but that seems to be taking forever. Our neighbors have some guys shoveling snow off their roofs and they said they would do the same for us for $500. Is that too much to pay? Our house isn't that large, its a split-level home. [more inside]
posted by tedunni at 1:25 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by tedunni at 1:25 PM PST - 13 comments
butt chins
How do condoms break?
When condoms break, do they break noticeably or can they have tiny holes? [more inside]
Sharing toddler noises with grandparents
I'm looking for a place to share audio files with friends and family. Nothing copyrighted; mainly voice memo recordings, for my parents of their grandchild. [more inside]
Basic electrical questions
Just some random, basic questions about electric and avoiding circuit overload... [more inside]
Tahiiiiinnnnniiiiiiii!
What can we do with 15 or so ounces of tahini? [more inside]
posted by notswedish at 12:00 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by notswedish at 12:00 PM PST - 26 comments
Can't pull my flickr stream
I am putting up a public profile on google and I'm having trouble getting google to pull my photos from flickr. [more inside]
I chipped my tooth, and now I'm getting a strange taste in my mouth.
I chipped my tooth, and now I'm getting a strange taste in my mouth. [more inside]
posted by Kirn at 11:16 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Kirn at 11:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Do I tell her she's not a bridesmaid or just forget it ever happened?
Should I tell her she's not a bridesmaid anymore or just keep my mouth shut? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 10:11 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by kthxbi at 10:11 AM PST - 35 comments
What's the best investment to cut down on chores and keep the house cleaner?
Help me invest $1,000 for a cleaner house. Small child plus two full-time jobs + what seems like an awful lot of time spent cleaning = still distressingly filthy house. Thinking of getting a dishwasher, but given that pots and pans couldn't go in, not sure how much marginal gain there would really be. $1000 could buy a lot of other small things, like better toy and clothing storage, better system for dealing with muddy boots, that kind of thing. What's the most bang for the buck?
Ferro fluid experiment safe?
Is this experiment safe to try with my students? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 8:25 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 8:25 AM PST - 16 comments
I need Charlie Watts in my computer NOW!
(virtualdrumfilter) Okay, I am a audio engineer/producer. I recently acquired new client. It's a match made in heaven, he's rich and has the songs, I have the gear, ability and knowledge. But I need to finish a demo song for him by tomorrow. I need a freeware virtual drum machine.... [more inside]
posted by peewinkle at 8:17 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by peewinkle at 8:17 AM PST - 9 comments
Cheapest plumbing snake
Plumbing filter: Where's the least expensive place to buy a powered plumbing snake? [more inside]
These Days
Help me become less selfish/self-absorbed. [more inside]
Skippin' out...
[GradSchoolFilter] What's the most graceful, or rather least ungraceful, way to withdraw from a graduate program? [more inside]
On demand poster printing site?
Any on- demand poster printing websites? [more inside]
Maybe we should not have been drinking bourbon when planning trip for the Bourbon Trail.
Schedule FAIL = looking for something to do today in Louisville, KY before dinner. [more inside]
posted by Osrinith at 7:05 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Osrinith at 7:05 AM PST - 8 comments
PS3 Friendly Movies
Converting existing AVI files to play on the PS3 - What is the most efficient method? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge at 6:17 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lemonfridge at 6:17 AM PST - 8 comments
General medical examination in NYC: where do I start?
Expat in the US. I want to get some sort of comprehensive, general physical medical examination. My insurance only covers emergencies, so I know I'll have to pay, but where do I even begin? [more inside]
Best translation of Count of Monte Cristo?
Best translation of the Count of Monte Cristo? I'm reading for fun, not deep meaning or themes. So "best" here means most readable/fun, not closest to the original. [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe at 5:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by kingjoeshmoe at 5:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Are Japanese "ryaku-bou" field cap style hats kosher?
[JapanFilter] Are Japanese "ryaku-bou" (略帽) field cap style hats still produced/worn or are they inextricably linked to Japanese fascism/militarism? [more inside]
posted by johnnybeggs at 5:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by johnnybeggs at 5:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Technology as a Metaphor
I'm a big fan of Art items that use technology as decoration. I found this wonderful album cover, and I was wondering if anyone knows of anything of that sort.
It can be anything that uses Electronics, Technology or Telecommunication as a metaphor, decoration or usable out of context.
Thank you!
What to buy in Montreal?
Hubby is spending a week in Montreal. What should he bring back to Italy (so me and the kids can forgive him for leaving us all alone in Valentine's day)? [more inside]
posted by uauage at 12:36 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by uauage at 12:36 AM PST - 29 comments
Looking for a style of flatware from Target
Need help finding another set of flatware that was purchased at Target a few years ago. [more inside]
February 13
Dystopia in miniature!
What sci-fi novels feature small community habitats which are the petri dishes of social/political experimentation? By "habitat" I mean a structure or ship that's totally isolated and self-sufficient. Dystopia in miniature! [more inside]
Dishes still dirty
Our dishwasher makes the dishes dirtier. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by hollyanderbody at 10:19 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by hollyanderbody at 10:19 PM PST - 23 comments
suggestion for off-the-beaten-path day trip?
suggestions for Bay Area day trip? [more inside]
Help me find a big digital clock for my wife's grandmother
Help me find a big digital clock for my wife's grandmother, who is having some temporal issues after pretty major brain surgery... [more inside]
posted by gravity at 9:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gravity at 9:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Did you guys see the size of that chicken?
[batshitinsane Filter] (etymology) What is the origin of BatShitInsane? [more inside]
Marking a sad occasion
A couple of dear friends are breaking up. I am seeing them during their separation phase to hang out for old time's sake. What nice thing can I do for them during this sad time? [more inside]
What can my lil bro DO?
How can my 10 year old brother occupy himself? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l at 9:03 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by R a c h e l at 9:03 PM PST - 25 comments
Help me be a better residential architecture nerd!
Is there a specific name for the style of roof/eaves on these houses? Does this fit into a specific architectural style such as period revival? [more inside]
posted by thisjax at 8:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by thisjax at 8:50 PM PST - 12 comments
How to make friends out of classmates?
How can I get to know my college classmates? [more inside]
posted by Zorz at 8:17 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Zorz at 8:17 PM PST - 14 comments
Do Ultrasonic Cat Repellents Work?
Do ultrasonic cat repellents work? I have a problem with stray cats pooping in my garden. It is a vegetable garden, and I wish to be in it, so I do not want to use any repellents which would make the plants inedible or which smell bad to humans, so that leaves out coyote urine. [more inside]
posted by Charmian at 7:41 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Charmian at 7:41 PM PST - 16 comments
Do mild depression/ anxiety mean not passing the Character and Fitness portion of a bar exam?
Do mild depression/ anxiety mean not passing the Character and Fitness portion of a bar exam? [more inside]
How can I fix my left-right confusion?
Please, go away and stay away!
Why does Bacterial Vaginosis keep coming back? [more inside]
This is why I can't have nice things.
Are my boots ruined? Please help me figure out how to restore them to their former glory. More than you ever wanted to know about my boots follows. [more inside]
Onion Skin Paper
Onion Skin Stationery [more inside]
High Tech Granpappy
What audio or video recording device should I buy my moderately technologically savvy 80 year old grandfather? [more inside]
Swimming through the snow
Where can I buy a pair of men's swimming shorts in Killington, VT? Would prefer not to drive more than 15 minutes from the mountain.
posted by Behemoth at 5:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Behemoth at 5:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Which uses more power: Disney or Las Vegas?
Which uses more electrical power: All of the hotels and attractions on the Las Vegas strip, or all of the hotels and attractions within Walt Disney World in Florida? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 5:29 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me meet my high hairstylist standards in ATX.
Seeking hairstylist who does a good job on ladies hair in Austin, Texas. [more inside]
What was the name of that performer?
A tuxedo-wearing clown who balanced a piano on his chin? [more inside]
i can haz glass shardz?
Help me stop my cat from tipping over drinking glasses filled with liquid (water, beer, wine, milk, etc). She does it for the lulz. This shit has to stop. [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 4:20 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 4:20 PM PST - 56 comments
"I admit my hypocrisy, therefore your argument fails"
Is there a name for the argumentative strategy where somebody claims moral high ground by declaring, for example, that "you are all hypocrites, but so am I, and at least I admit it", while then going on to use this as a platform for further criticisms? Is it simple self-righteousness, or something more? [more inside]
posted by jokeefe at 3:55 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by jokeefe at 3:55 PM PST - 18 comments
Why do rich people kill themselves?
Why do rich people kill themselves? [more inside]
Recommend a dentist in Denver
I'm scared to death of going to the dentist. I have a lot of problems with my teeth and gums, mostly as a result of avoiding appointments for the last few years. I am ready to face the music and make an appointment now to get my teeth fixed, but I'd like recommendations for a gentle, non-judgmental (and not too expensive?) dentist in the Denver metro area. [more inside]
Am I losing my hearing?
CRITICAL ERROR
We monitor our systems with Nagios (via Opsview). How should I set WARNING and CRITICAL disk notifications on a server to make these notifications informative or productive? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pwnguin at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
don't want no broken back, svp.
how can i give my boots better traction in snowy weather? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 1:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sucre at 1:52 PM PST - 6 comments
What could be causing this unusual speaker buzz?
What is this quiet buzz that sometimes comes out of one of my speakers and that seems to be related to a software crash? [more inside]
Tweet the Vote
What were some novel uses of technology in the 2008 U.S. presidential election? [more inside]
Wash & Fold. Wash & fold.
Tell me about your Wash & Fold experiences with local laundry services (hopefully in Chicago). [more inside]
How to keep up the spirit?
Clubfilter: When you're just not feeling it, what can you do? [more inside]
posted by Submiqent at 12:59 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Submiqent at 12:59 PM PST - 14 comments
What's this video?
After seeing the George Washington video by Brad Neely, I was reminded of a similar video, but can't seem to find it. It was an alligator(ish) guy riding a jet-ski "across the plains," "smiling at the dames," and having some sort of weapon strapped to his hip. The style was so similar I was convinced it was the same guy but am either worthless at searching or wrong. Anyone know what this was?
posted by the christopher hundreds at 12:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by the christopher hundreds at 12:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Need to get away at home
I want to stay at a hotel in my own town. Where in Los Angeles is the best place to do this? As befits an impulse, I want to find someplace near me (within a half-hour's driving time of downtown) which has an opening today, at a reasonable price, which I figure is about 200 bucks a night. [more inside]
posted by goofyfoot at 12:31 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by goofyfoot at 12:31 PM PST - 13 comments
Honeymoon stopover
Hull to London Gatwick - where's nice to stop en route? [more inside]
He overtorqued my nuts!
Lugnuts-filter? Tire changer place torqued my nuts well past 200ft-pounds (spec is 73ft-pounds). 3 lugs are stripped, 4 nuts are cross-threaded beyond use, one lug nut is missing, and one lug sheared off entirely. What will I need to win in small claims court? (photo link within) [more inside]
posted by lothar at 12:23 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by lothar at 12:23 PM PST - 22 comments
Can a story have two main characters (and still be good)?
I'm looking for graphic novels/comics with a narrator and a separate (non-narrator) main character. [more inside]
posted by a.steele at 11:57 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by a.steele at 11:57 AM PST - 17 comments
Online date-stamped predictions?
Is there somewhere on the internet to record date-stamped predictions? [more inside]
How to video an iPhone app
How can I best video my iphone to demo my app? [more inside]
matches: not just for candles!
asking-for-a-friend-filter: i need help coming up with a cute, safe-for-work poem, verse or rhyming couplet that can hang on the wall in the bathroom. [more inside]
posted by janepanic at 11:13 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by janepanic at 11:13 AM PST - 31 comments
What should my dog be eating to stay healthy?
What kind of food is nutritionally best for dogs?
Where can I go to get reliable information on dog food? [more inside]
posted by AuntieRuth at 10:56 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by AuntieRuth at 10:56 AM PST - 17 comments
32 bit image conversion to 8 bit image
how can i convert a 32bit grayscale image into an 8 bit image? photoshop does not do this precisely. [more inside]
A graph for all to see.
How do I get an Excel-generated chart onto Facebook? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ricochet biscuit at 9:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Getting paid via 1099 in Boston. What does this mean?
Getting paid via 1099 in Boston. What does this mean? [more inside]
How much money should we NOT put into the down payment on a house?
How much money should we NOT put into the down payment on a house? [more inside]
The best UK VPS provider
What is the best most economical and reliable UK VPS provider? [more inside]
What to do with inherited land in an urban area?
Inherited Land - What can be done with it? [more inside]
posted by aleahey at 8:53 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by aleahey at 8:53 AM PST - 14 comments
How to accept an unwanted cesarean
I am 36 weeks pregnant with my first child and have just found out that I will need to have a scheduled cesarean in 2 weeks time for medical reasons. I need help to accept this. [more inside]
DS games to play with an 8-year-old?
I'm looking for DS games to play with my 8-year-old cousin when she comes to visit. We play Mario Kart, but while I love that game quite frankly there are only so many rounds I can play in one sitting. What other games can I play with an 8-year-old while not boring me to death? [more inside]
posted by Xany at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Xany at 8:30 AM PST - 15 comments
Excel rounding of number
Is there a way to force MS Excel to always give you four significant digits when rounding a number? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Who's using all the sex toys? (NSFWish)
Help me solve a minor conundrum. Gay man here, had lots and lots of sexual encounters over the course of 14ish years. And in all that time, I've had exactly one guy pull a sex toy on me to use in the bedroom. (I was 18, it was a butt plug bigger than a raccoon's head, and yeah was never gonna happen). So just who is using all the sex toys? [more inside]
How to find bona fide New York intellectuals in New York?
New York intellectuals: where do I find them? Where in the city would I go if I wanted to find intellectuals of the old-school variety, all ready to discuss literature and history, existentialism and poetry, theater and mythology and politics? I know they exist--some older specimens write letters to the New Yorker--but where do these special fauna array to be met and befriended?
First was Last
UK transportation: local bus was c. 25 mins late and made me miss an airport bus. The only alternative, a Taxi, cost me £100. Do I have a right for/chance of a refund? [more inside]
posted by Namlit at 7:55 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Namlit at 7:55 AM PST - 13 comments
Lost Quicken Data
Where’s my 2009 Quicken For Mac data? [more inside]
Facebook spam
My Facebook friends have apparently received some spam from me telling them to "lose weight in 2010!" [more inside]
Music to fall asleep to
I'm looking for calm, soothing music -- mainly classical, avant-garde or electronic -- that would be easy to fall asleep to. More inside. [more inside]
posted by pete_22 at 7:10 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by pete_22 at 7:10 AM PST - 47 comments
How To Model A Web Site?
Resources for modeling a web site and its use by visitors and members? [more inside]
Time for the Consumerist?
My furnace has not functioned correctly since November 28th, and I am wondering just how badly my home warranty company is jerking me around. Need advice as to how to deal with them to get the furnace fixed or replaced. Additionally, if anyone knows something about furnaces that can help me understand what is going on, I'd appreciate that too, because I suspect that knowing the magic words may help me get this taken care of. [more inside]
DIY dehumidifier?
Looking for a cheap, simple, DIY technique to dehumidify my apartment. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 5:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by zardoz at 5:16 AM PST - 10 comments
Paging all obsessive Aerosmith trivia fans
Aerosmith's 2003 tour: What was the video playing behind the band during 'Sweet Emotion'? [more inside]
How much PC security will I really need?
I'm about to receive a desktop computer (Windows 7 Pro) that I am going to use *solely* for playing an online game. Do I need any additional security or virus protection programs aside from what comes with Windows 7? [more inside]
posted by woot at 3:29 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by woot at 3:29 AM PST - 12 comments
Where can i buy lindt stracciatella truffles online with shipping to canada?
Where can i buy lindt stracciatella truffles online with shipping to canada? [more inside]
posted by chasles at 3:28 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by chasles at 3:28 AM PST - 1 comment
What's going on in DC this weekend?
Where should I take my parents in DC this weekend? [more inside]
Where should I take my UK-based family on holiday this Easter?
Where should I take my UK-based family on holiday this Easter? [more inside]
'The absurd hype of romanticism'
On February, 2001 Andrew Sullivan published, in the NTY, and subsequently on his blog, an essay titled 'The absurd hype of romanticism'. [more inside]
posted by dawson at 1:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dawson at 1:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Make this fruit hunt a Miracle! Please?
Where can I find Miracle fruit in NYC this weekend? [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 1:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by suedehead at 1:30 AM PST - 3 comments
Which charity should I donate my hair to?
Which charity should I donate my hair to? [more inside]
posted by Emilyisnow at 1:07 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Emilyisnow at 1:07 AM PST - 7 comments
February 12
How to stop being a rock?
Should I keep trying to learn to swim? [more inside]
What to do in DC?
In Washington DC for 3 days - looking for "second tier" tourist destinations. [more inside]
posted by Elagabalus at 9:35 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Elagabalus at 9:35 PM PST - 30 comments
Earlobes are classy, noses are not?
Yet another migraine question.
I know what is causing my migraines. I don't know how to make the condition stop. [more inside]
posted by micawber at 8:39 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by micawber at 8:39 PM PST - 14 comments
Any tips for going from Adobe Premiere Pro to Final Cut Pro?
Any tips for going from Adobe Premiere Pro to Final Cut Pro? [more inside]
posted by bostonhill at 8:02 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bostonhill at 8:02 PM PST - 11 comments
"What's done is done." in Latin?
How would "What's done is done." be translated into Latin?
Writing a front-end
I'm looking to write a graphical front-end for a text-based data fitting and plotting program. Is it better to program an interface from scratch or write an extension for a plotting program such as Igor, Origin, Mathematica, etc.? [more inside]
One Book to Bring Them, Into the Sci-fi and Hook Them
A female friend, who likes fantasy, has asked me, a guy, to recommend a single sci-fi book. [more inside]
like Logic Grid Puzzles Only... Better
I'm looking for logic puzzles/games/systems similar to logic grid puzzles that are mostly deductive, pure logic, but that are more "realistic" or at least tell a more tangible story. Do such things exist? Also, how to construct your own and use them in a narrative structure? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me charge my iphone in St. Lucia?
Will I be able to charge my iphone 3G (USA) in St. Lucia? [more inside]
posted by pinkbungalow at 7:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pinkbungalow at 7:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Office Politics for Dummies
How do I play the "social game" at work? I was told I needed to do this the last time I was turned down for promotion. [more inside]
quinoa FAIL. Help?
I just threw out a whole batch of quinoa, and I'm not that bad a cook. Best tips and advice on mastering this staple? [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger at 6:41 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by lonefrontranger at 6:41 PM PST - 34 comments
Railroad me!
Do you have videogame recommendations for someone who is terrible at them but loves them anyway? [more inside]
posted by Mizu at 5:47 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by Mizu at 5:47 PM PST - 47 comments
I'll Hello Your Kitty, Valentine (Er....)
I have some decorate-your-own Hello Kitty valentines. I want to write funny things on them, but I am, sadly, not a very funny person. Can you think of any jokes, quips, one-liners, etc., I can put on these cards for my (platonic) friends? Hello Kitty themed is a plus, but not totally necessary. (THANK YOU!)
posted by booknerd at 5:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by booknerd at 5:29 PM PST - 14 comments
Got no Unobtainium? Try Unescapium!
Help me brainstorm the most epic outer space duel ever, between two immortals. Difficulty: neither can die, only be incapacitated somehow. [more inside]
Once More, With UV Protection
Can you identify Buffy's sunglasses? [more inside]
Death and taxes II - Electric Boogaloo
Asking for friend, not that it matters, but how do she revise an existing payment plan with the IRS so that she pays more, or perhaps pay the whole thing off (preferably at lower than what she owes)? [more inside]
What is the last geographical feature in the world to be named?
Has every geographical feature of the world been named? What was the last (or most-recent) geographical feature to be named, and when? [more inside]
posted by myrrh at 4:36 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by myrrh at 4:36 PM PST - 20 comments
How can she get legal U.S. resident status?
[immigration filter] How can someone who has overstayed her Visa gain legal status in the United States? [more inside]
An inappropriately timed Christmassy film question
Can you help me name this movie which sounds like it might be Babes In Toyland or an adaptation of The Nutcracker -- but probably isn't? [more inside]
posted by sleepcrime at 4:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by sleepcrime at 4:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Is an apology ever unwelcome?
Is it appropriate to apologise for things long in the past? I know that I would appreciate it but I'm curious how others feel. Story inside. [more inside]
posted by saturn~jupiter at 2:48 PM PST - 70 comments
posted by saturn~jupiter at 2:48 PM PST - 70 comments
Name that late '90s/early '00s urban fantasy novel...
A friend is trying to find the title of an urban fantasy she read in the late '90s/early '00s. The main character was a young homeless woman who gathered companions over the course of the book (or at least one, a man who was a possible love interest) and ended up at a magical house. [more inside]
posted by Ky at 2:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ky at 2:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Hooooow Doooo Iiiii Eeeelooongaaaate Vooooowels?
How possible is it to elongate vowels in audio processing? [more inside]
posted by lore at 2:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lore at 2:12 PM PST - 7 comments
The call is coming from INSIDE YOUR BRAINSTEM!
Is there a good article or essay that discusses what fears all the canonical monsters of Western myth & literature represent or symbolize? [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious at 2:09 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 2:09 PM PST - 11 comments
Grandma wants a traveling job!
Employment ideas? What can I do that would let me travel extensively? [more inside]
Just Buy It for Her Already!
Should I go ahead and buy my wife a MacBook Air? [more inside]
posted by Danf at 2:02 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Danf at 2:02 PM PST - 15 comments
Can you identify this actress or celebrity?
Hello, hivemind. Can you identify this actress or celebrity? Image (work safe)
posted by arimathea at 1:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by arimathea at 1:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Looking for an old hacker puzzle site
Looking for a puzzle site from a few years back whose navigation forward was achieved by solving a series of hacker-type problems. Maybe 2002 or so? Not entirely sure. [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 1:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by vizsla at 1:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Objective info on HVAC brands?
I'm looking for objective, research-based rankings on household heat pumps/AC and gas furnace brands. I'm not looking for individual testimonials. But I can't seem to Google up anything but company-based advertising and the ranting 'XYZ Heat Pumps Suck!' sites. Consumer Reports is quite silent on what is a major consumer investment, unfortunately. Any leads on objective information?
Alternatives to Capital IQ, Thomson One?
Does anyone know of cheaper alternatives to services such as Thomson One or Capital IQ? Or if there are cheaper ways of getting to either service I'd also be interested. This would be for personal not professional use and I would be interested in paying up to $500/year
Help me figure out what to say!
My wife just stopped breastfeeding our child about two months ago. This is our second. She is miserable about the way her breasts look now. [more inside]
Need copyediting work!
How do I find freelance copyediting work? [more inside]
Are there common teeth/dental patterns? If so, what are they?
I'm really fascinated by teeth and their various shapes, arrangements, etc. I remember reading something a few years back that discussed several basic dental patterns, but I can't find it, or any info remotely like it. It was a fluff piece in a fashion mag I think, but I'm more interested in reading something slightly more substantial or scientific. Does there exist a taxonomy, or a conventionalized way for describing common dental patterns? Google searching yields little, and frankly, I feel like a bit of a freak for having such a weird attraction to these cute little things and all their delightful quirks. Bonus question, am I alone on this?
What is this Magnetic Fields song reminding me of?
What song does "Long Forgotten Fairytale" by the Magnetic Fields remind me of? [more inside]
posted by justkevin at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by justkevin at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
My first DIY Bleeps and Bloops
What are some of the best kits to build my first synthesizer? Specifically ones that come with nearly everything. [more inside]
posted by wcfields at 12:15 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by wcfields at 12:15 PM PST - 6 comments
Need a really big laptop battery!
How can I get a really really big rechargable "laptop battery"? Thinking 12-24 hours worth of charge on a laptop that can drain a high-cap battery in 1 - 1.5 hours. [more inside]
posted by weasel at 12:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by weasel at 12:02 PM PST - 14 comments
Grouping technology skills on a resume
I'm helping a friend who just lost his job with revising his resume. At the beginning of his resume he lists all of the following technology-related skills in several columns: [more inside]
posted by jingo74 at 11:52 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by jingo74 at 11:52 AM PST - 15 comments
Large, approximate string matching algorithm
I have two large (10k-100k) sets of strings. I want to match the items in the sets up in pairs based on similarity. Levenshtein looks promising but costly. [more inside]
Stop nursing now or taper off more?
Is my daughter basically weaned? [more inside]
Report Bug Tracking
I have been tasked with leading report writing efforts for a new core banking system. We have spec'ed out around 500 reports and will be using OBIEE as our reporting / business intelligence tool. Has anyone worked with a methodology for developing and testing reports? It is easy to find articles and books on software development and testing, but reports seem to be a different animal. Maybe not? I am looking for process, procedures, and test cases that could be applied specifically for reports. Anyone have any experience with large scale report writing on a new enterprise system?
Getting Excel to reconcile two types of data
Excel Filter: Say I have a spreadsheet with two types of data. a) list of transactions with date/time + transaction, and b) days with traffic. How do I reconcile the two sets of data swiftly & easily? [more inside]
posted by Muffy at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Muffy at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
Why do bad films get made?
I am wondering how Hollywood movies that end up being complete failures both critically and commercially end up getting all the way through the process of being made and released into cinemas? Why isn't there more quality control? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 11:16 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by the foreground at 11:16 AM PST - 39 comments
Can I really become famous in the Philippines?
Can I really become famous in the Philippines? [more inside]
Using awk to export many files from one text file
How can I use awk (or something better) to cut a big file into groups of files, based on the occurrence of a pattern? [more inside]
posted by Steve3 at 10:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Steve3 at 10:50 AM PST - 10 comments
Need to get out of the Valley.
Looking for a weekend trip around Phoenix AZ. Not more than 4 hours driving. Have Saturday through Monday. Looking for something relaxing, green and cool. Sedona, Prescott, Flagstaff, something else? Need a destination and a hotel recommendation. Thank you!
Cherchez pour des bars, de l'or
What's a good Montreal bar for watching the Olympics? [more inside]
Best valentine song popular before 1980?
Your favorite/best valentine/love/torch song that was popular before 1980 (anytime before 1980)? This can include short classical and opera stuff, although that's not what I'm looking for. Please include the performer who made it popular. [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 9:59 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by feelinggood at 9:59 AM PST - 33 comments
Ways to save
I'm trying to save money on monthly bills. I recently read that "40% of all electricity used to power home electronics is consumed while the products are turned off." Is this accurate? If so, what devices or ideas are there to conveniently "unplug" things (whose plugs often have 3 prongs). Related tips for stopping money leaks like this are welcome. [more inside]
posted by cashman at 9:53 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by cashman at 9:53 AM PST - 26 comments
Snowblower advice?
Best time buy a snowblower? Do you guys recommend any specific brands? Any brands to avoid? What size/hp do you recommend - I live in New Jersey. Do they get cheaper in the spring and summer? [more inside]
Free Zip Code and Geo-Coded Data Sets
What are interesting, free zip code (or geo coded) data sets that you've been able to play with? [more inside]
oversampling?
Are there any crackpot signal processors in the house? [more inside]
posted by bukvich at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bukvich at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
Where to print a children's book
I’d like to make a picture book for a friend’s child. Where to print it? I’d want the pages to be matte paper and the cover shiny, just like a real child’s book. I only need a single copy.
posted by Dragonness at 9:44 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Dragonness at 9:44 AM PST - 8 comments
Indefinite articles used with acronyms starting with U
Why do we precede acronyms starting with the letter U with 'a' instead of 'an', e.g. "a USB key" or "a UFO"? Acronyms starting with a consonant are frequently preceded by "an" because consonants' names have a different spelling than the letters themselves, e.g. M as em and H as aitch, therefore "an HIV outbreak" or "an MRI". However, U's name is spelled u, and acronyms that start with other vowels are preceded by 'an', e.g. "an ABC license".
What's the deal?
posted by BigSky at 9:40 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by BigSky at 9:40 AM PST - 31 comments
house tip outs in restaurants
How much do you tip out the house? How about the kitchen? And in total to all support? [more inside]
Whodunnit?
What language is this, and what is the translation of the part with my name on it? And who is the artist? [more inside]
posted by Sparx at 9:21 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Sparx at 9:21 AM PST - 17 comments
help a pamphlet peeper become a book buyer
What's the best way to keep on top of new graphic novel releases? [more inside]
posted by Zed at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Zed at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I manage student, teacher and class data simply?
Is there anything out there to help me manage the data for a small private language school? We don't need timetable software but rather something simple to help us produce monthly records, attendance sheets, teacher hours. Bonus for cross platform or web based. Extra bonus for something in Spanish too... [more inside]
Laptop power jack repairs - are they that bad?
Does anyone have experience repairing the power jack on a laptop? My wife's old (circa 2006) Dell laptop won't charge, due to what seems like a loose power jack connection. I've repair found tutorials, and it doesn't seem that bad, does it? (More details inside) [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Lease + Cash = Face Palm
Bad legal decisions, a shady lawyer and bears, oh my! [more inside]
posted by Raze2k at 9:08 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Raze2k at 9:08 AM PST - 16 comments
Chinese name problems.
How do I differentiate between two possibilities in Chinese? [more inside]
Will I be able to file a claim against the insurance of a driver who rear-ended me?
New York State, rear-ended by driver only just insured through high risk pool, but not yet assigned to an insurance company. Does the insurance company he is assigned to have to accept his policy? [more inside]
Hey kids, Big Ben...
My 50-something parents would like to make their first big trip abroad in July (to Western Europe). I want to help them, but my Europe travels are quite different than they want theirs to be! I'd like to identify a few routes for them that are easy and accessible, but still off the beaten path and reasonably priced. [more inside]
Help me misuse Apache's ErrorDocument directive
Is it possible in Apache 2.2 to use ErrorDocument to redirect a page request to something useful, without emitting an error header? [more inside]
posted by ook at 8:06 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ook at 8:06 AM PST - 4 comments
worried about worrying.
How can I differentiate anxiety about my health from legitimate medical concern? [more inside]
Low carb delivery food in Los Angeles?
Low-carb delivery options for Los Angeles area? [more inside]
Custom furniture in Boston?
Due to an oddly arranged living room and an unfortunately placed cold air return duct, I have some very specific requirements in a corner media cabinet and I think I need to have one custom built. I’m in the Boston / Metrowest area. [more inside]
Stripping an early 19th century wood floor - your tips and tricks, please.
Stripping paint and varnish off a hardwood floor; your best practices? [more inside]
posted by minervous at 7:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by minervous at 7:51 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me catch a fish!
Train training
Recommendation - Financial Software Package
Is there a financial software program that would be able to break down a company's quarterly or annual financial report so the information would be more understandable for a layman? I am seeking to enter numbers into this software package and have the software analysis the company financial strength.
Identify this font?
Can anyone ID the font used in the title of this book?
posted by applemeat at 7:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by applemeat at 7:02 AM PST - 6 comments
What's a good, simple introduction to scrum for software development?
What are some good resources for a small team looking to adopt scrum for game development (and software creation in general)? [more inside]
Moving to Syndey, Australia - Meeting new people?
I'm moving to Sydney, Australia from the UK in a few months. Going to be working and staying in serviced apartment for first month then looking to move in to 1-bed or share.
Does anyone have any good tips on meeting new people in the area? Any good online forums, places where I can put up an ad to meet new people in the area, local clubs, groups, friendly pubs, societies, etc?
What was that songza-like site?
Looking for a specific music site similar to songza... [more inside]
posted by Brodiggitty at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Brodiggitty at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
John Robshaw on the cheap
I love John Robshaw textiles, but they're way out of my price range. Do you know anyone who's knocking them off, or doing similar designs, for cheaper?
And people are always going on about French film...
Where can I get film developed in France without paying an arm and a leg? [more inside]
How can I get a swine flu jab in London?
I live in London and would like to get vaccinated for swine flu. I am not in a "high risk" group. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by handclaps at 6:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by handclaps at 6:24 AM PST - 14 comments
NYC West Side happy hour recommendations?
Hyper-specific question about bars and happy hours on Manhattan's West Side. [more inside]
Help me wrap her ridiculously long legs in premium denim!
I'm taking my wife shopping for Valentine’s Day to buy new jeans. She's tall-ish (5'8" or so) and has very long legs. What stores are our best bet in the Tampa, Fla. area? [more inside]
posted by unclejeffy at 5:30 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by unclejeffy at 5:30 AM PST - 13 comments
evonylike
I am looking for a downloadable game, something like evony, but not browser based. [more inside]
What website contains speeches with all of the words removed?
I'm looking for a website of audio clips of speeches of celebrities, politicians, etc, with all the words removed, leaving only inhalations, grunts, filler language, etc. The website, I think, was organized around the premise that this was all an advertisement for a company that specialized in 'voice removal technologies' or something like that. I found it a couple of years ago, loved it, forgot it, and just remembered it again. What's this website I'm looking for?
posted by voronoi at 4:34 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by voronoi at 4:34 AM PST - 2 comments
Must-not-miss food and restaurants in Kyoto
Recommendations needed for must-try restaurants and food in Kyoto! [more inside]
Orlando's Must Sees
Heading to Orlando for the first time, and overwhelmed by themepark options. Any must see recommendations? [more inside]
Fuzzy Low-Fi Fun
Music Nerds! I need help finding fuzzy, low-fi pop gems. [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc at 2:36 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by dunkadunc at 2:36 AM PST - 37 comments
To vaccinate or not to vaccinate
My husband and I have different opinions on whether or not the swine flu vaccine is really necessary for our two kids. What do you reckon? [more inside]
Things to do in the Mexican Riviera
My wife and I are planning to take a Mexican Riviera cruise (Carnival). The three stops are Acapulco, Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa, and Manzanillo. We know nothing about this area and are looking for ideas for things to do. [more inside]
posted by mmoncur at 2:01 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mmoncur at 2:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Coder Lawyer Needs Help
So, I used to be a low level systems programmer with a CS degree and a late 80s early 90s hacker (asm, telenet, tymnet) background. Then i became an IP lawyer. [more inside]
February 11
turned on tingles
My lower back tingles when I get turned on or frightened; does yours? [more inside]
mark and review
I have a bunch of notes in digital audio format. Is there any mobile device that would allow me to mark certain spots in the audio so I could quickly review those passages later?
I'm also open to suggestions on ways to structure annotated project notes.
A well-planned train wreck
My company was acquired by another. The new company has all kinds of plans that, to them, look great on paper - but we at the old company know they are going to achieve not just nothing but instead a dissolution of the group they bought at breathtaking expense. I would like help in identifying examples of plans that look good on paper, but don't work. [more inside]
posted by jet_silver at 9:40 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by jet_silver at 9:40 PM PST - 17 comments
accurate sources of political views of Iranian leaders
Can anyone provide me with annotated quotes of Iranian government and religious official's statements re: American and Israel? [more inside]
Liability Insurance?
My wedding reception site just emailed me requesting very specific liability insurance. Help! [more inside]
Does the basketball in this video go in?
In the opening credit sequence of the TV show Parks and Recreation (0:02) a basketball can be seen hitting the back of a rim and bouncing up. Does this ball go in? [more inside]
moose vs elephant
could someone shed some light on the origin of the phrase "moose in the room," and how it compares to "the elephant in the room"?
Thank you.
Help my bike escape from central Jersey.
I'm on the North East Corridor line in central New Jersey and I've got a new bike. It folds up. I'd like to take it away for 4-7 days of cycling in the second half of March. Where can I go that's within a half day's journey on public transport? [more inside]
posted by lapsangsouchong at 8:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lapsangsouchong at 8:56 PM PST - 8 comments
How to keep a toddler or infant amused when it's too cold?
What are some fun (inside) games to play with a toddler? I love my 13 monther dearly but the recent snow and cold weather in the Northeast has forced us to stay inside where it's tougher to keep her entertained. [more inside]
Best Security Software for Plug Computer
What would be the best wifi & network security auditing tools to run on a plug computer (ie Shiva, Guruplug) running Ubuntu? [more inside]
Survival Tips for Uncommon Situations
What are your best survival tips for dangerous situations that someone might realistically find themselves in? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 8:02 PM PST - 109 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 8:02 PM PST - 109 comments
I have no idea what the kids are listening to these days...
My music collection is practically non-existent. I have a new iPod, a laptop and 2GB per month downloads. What is the best and cheapest way to start building a music library from scratch? Should I just buy everything from iTunes, or what? And does anyone still pay for music?! [more inside]
Assume Stuffing Windshield Wipers is NOT What We Want to Do
What are some great low budget, but effective ways of announcing the opening of a new local brick-mortar retail store? [more inside]
posted by webhund at 7:54 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by webhund at 7:54 PM PST - 9 comments
Upload mp3 into a teleconference?
I have an mp3 file. Can you recommend a teleconference service that will let me upload the file, so that we can give people a phone number and they'll hear the recording? [more inside]
Client Retention and Relationship Building
Creative marketing types: Looking for creative ways to "stay in front" of my clients! [more inside]
Help me prepare my type 1 diabetic teenager for life after high school.
My daughter is going to be graduating high school next year, and hopefully going to college. She is also a type 1 diabetic. What should/can I be doing now to prepare us both for the future? [more inside]
posted by cottonswab at 7:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cottonswab at 7:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Dr Zoidberg emoticons?
I heart you as much as I heart booby.
What would our baby daughter write on her Valentine's Day Card to her friends? [more inside]
posted by consummate dilettante at 6:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by consummate dilettante at 6:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Got the plague. Left me with allergies.
What turns your tongue black underneath & leaves you with a dozen new allergies afterwards? Assume it's not Pepto Bismol or yeast. [more inside]
Anonymous and Impermanent Communities?
What online communities or networks have embraced or enforced both anonymity and impermanence (i.e. no permanent archives)? Usenet (before Deja), IRC, imageboards (2ch/4chan), Craigslist Missed Connections, Omegle, ChatRoulette... What else? [more inside]
posted by waxpancake at 6:12 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by waxpancake at 6:12 PM PST - 17 comments
Any advice for going to the Westminster Dog Show?
Any advice for going to the Westminster Dog Show, particularly with a 1.5 year old? We'll be going on the first day and, while I've been to Madison Square Garden for concerts, I'm not entirely sure what to expect for this event. Other than, uh, lots of dogs!
posted by shinyj at 6:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by shinyj at 6:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Mysterious-headache-filter
What's with my wife's headache? I'm beginning to get concerned. [more inside]
Purdue University Filter: How to travel from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue University, Pharmacy School?
Purdue University Filter: How to travel from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue University, Pharmacy School? [more inside]
Is a short sale of my house a viable option?
I need to get out of my house, and it's not all due to financial reasons. Is short sale a viable option? [more inside]
Ich wär' so gerne commillionär
Writing help: How can I improve my natural writing style and minimize my use of commas? [more inside]
posted by Think_Long at 6:02 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Think_Long at 6:02 PM PST - 23 comments
I'll have the Bob Costastini, please.
Where's a good place to watch the Olympics opening ceremonies in Washington, DC? [more inside]
Best friends without a common language ...
Can anyone translate something to Creole for me? "Thanks for being my friend." or "You are a great friend." [more inside]
posted by tilde at 5:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by tilde at 5:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Take this job and restaff it
I got offered this internship that I really don't want. Would I be foolish to turn it down anyway? [more inside]
Believe it or not, I'm not screwing my boss.
My co-workers think I'm gettin it with my supervisor. What the hell do I do? [more inside]
Omg I hate needles so much!
I have a needle phobia and a doctor's appointment on Monday, during which I have a feeling blood will be drawn. I feel terribly anxious whenever I think about it and don't particularly want to feel anxious the entire weekend. How do I minimize my anxiety? [more inside]
Did you ever know that you're my hero?
This is the year in which I stop reading novels and start reading books or media about sustainable design heroes. I have read other MeFi threads on sustainability but I am looking for 'small' names, those who work locally to produce sustainable outcomes in community design, homes or public spaces. For example, I enjoy the projects of Joost Bakker in Melbourne and Perth. Can MeFis point me in the right direction?
posted by honey-barbara at 4:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by honey-barbara at 4:39 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I switch all my company computers to Firefox?
Does anyone have experience deploying and managing Firefox on a large number of computers (600+) in a corporate setting? [more inside]
posted by eleyna at 3:52 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by eleyna at 3:52 PM PST - 14 comments
I need a DVD ripper that isn't scared of scratches
I'm looking for a robust mac program to rip ISO images from DVDs. I have some discs that have minor scratches; while they play fine (with minor skips) in DVD Player, the ripping programs I have tried so far give me an error message and abort when they encounter these spots on the disc. I've tried both the disc image function in Disk Utility as well as Disco. Are there other (free) programs that will be less easily panicked?
Can I priceline a hotel room for an entire year?
Let's say I wanted to disappear for a year to work on a personal project. Where would I go to make it as cheap as possible? [more inside]
What to do at night in Monterey & San Francisco?
Visiting San Francisco & Monterey this weekend with the boyfriend. We have lots of plans during the daytime – Big Sur, Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods, etc. – but nothing planned for the evenings..oops! Please recommend some fun and romantic evening activities for San Francisco & Monterey. We aren't interested in bars or clubs, and we'll have a car. (P.S. - two goals for this trip are to find the best San Fran-style burrito and dungeoness crab.) [more inside]
posted by yeoja at 3:07 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by yeoja at 3:07 PM PST - 25 comments
Just Say, "He's One Awesome Dude"
Do you have advice about being listed as a reference? [more inside]
Is it worth crossing an ocean just to say goodbye?
Relationshipfilter. My long-distance boyfriend broke up with me earlier this week. I'm supposed to be flying out to see him at the end of the month. Should I still use them, or swallow the loss and move on? [more inside]
posted by fight or flight at 2:59 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by fight or flight at 2:59 PM PST - 49 comments
Can a brother get a hookup?
Installing a new water hookup for a fridge. [more inside]
posted by mkultra at 2:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mkultra at 2:40 PM PST - 11 comments
Speed?
Laptop processor question [more inside]
minimalistic linux distribution
[linuxfilter] I'm searching for a minimalistic linux distribution. My only requirement is that it has a graphical browser (preferably Firefox) and a calculator. Nothing more. Also, tt should be able to run in recent hardware. [more inside]
Pregnant Proximity Prognosis
The situation:
Wife is 8 weeks or so weeks along in her pregnancy. I woke up this morning after 12 hours of sleep (about double normal) with a fever (103F) that has subsided down to low grade (101F).
This question isn't about me however, I generally bounce back from occasional flu like stuff and this shouldn't be any different. (YANMYD, etc).
Should I be avoiding physical contact with the wife until we sort out what this illness is? Should we change the bedsheets/etc so we don't expose her? This is both of our first passes at this whole baby making business so we don't want to screw it up, and that includes being overly paranoid and over the top reactionaries to normal every day stuff. [more inside]
How would you feel if your partner asked you to try an erectile dysfunction drug? How would you like to be asked?
Men of MeFi, how would you feel if your partner asked you to try an erectile dysfunction drug? How would you like to be asked? [more inside]
Tell this journalist if she her FINRA story is big news or if she's wasting her time
How serious is it if a self-described investment bank that is involved in mergers and acquisitions is NOT registered with FINRA? And if it's a big deal, please help me understand why and how I can look into this in greater detail? [more inside]
How do you recover a stolen IPhone?
Lost iphone, with a twist. [more inside]
Looking for a romantic, cozy, yet cheapish restaurant for Valentine's Dinner saturday night in San Francisco. Preferably somewhere that takes reservations.
Looking for a romantic, cozy, yet cheapish restaurant for Valentine's Dinner saturday night in San Francisco. Preferably somewhere that takes reservations. [more inside]
Tips to study for Praxis I
I Need to take and pass PRAXIS I asap. I looked at the sample questions on ETS website. My strongest area is math followed by reading. On the writing section, I feel I can do well on the essay as it seems natural to me but the technical terms used for grammar, etc, get me lost. So i am looking for advice to study all three parts, especially the technical English stuff. Should I buy the books from ETS? Are there better options? Thanks!
"Shave And A Haircut" -- Lost in Translation?
Is there an equivalent to "Shave and a Haircut" [Wikipedia] in Japanese? Or is the couplet common enough in Japan that I don't need to worry about it? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer at 1:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ookseer at 1:28 PM PST - 8 comments
How to discipline a suspended kid at home
What should I do this afternoon with an eleven-year-old who got in trouble at his after-school program and is being sent home shortly? [more inside]
posted by seaward at 1:26 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by seaward at 1:26 PM PST - 27 comments
Adventures in Home Theatrics
My brand new HP Pavillion Laptop, running Win7 comes with an HDMI out port. My HD LCD TV has an extra HDMI-in port. The TV's Native Resolution is 1820X1080
When I connect the two, PNP detects a generic large screen tv with a resolution 1820x1080 and sets the screen res at those dimensions. This results in very substantial (unacceotable) amount of overscan.
I can fix it (almost) by going into Win7's graphic properties dialogue and selecting a custom aspect ratio in which both Horizontal and vertical are reduced to 45% of normal.
Whats causing the over scan??
Doesn't 1820x1080 = 1820x1080?
Is there a better way to fix this than my kludge?
(The TV isn't trying to change the picture shape to letterbox etc. pix shape= normal)
posted by Fupped Duck at 1:01 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Fupped Duck at 1:01 PM PST - 8 comments
I'll take fries with that!
I'm in the position of needing to find a job just of *some* variety that will provide cash for the next 18 months or so. I'm looking to work less than 40 hours a week and have at least one weekday off; accordingly, the sort of retail/restaurant work everybody else hates seems like it would be ideal. How do I convince a company that I'm a great pick when I have a graduate degree? [more inside]
Need Help with Feasibility Study
I've just been tasked with finding funding for a startup nonprofit feasibility study. I have no experience in doing feasibility studies, and need to talk with a professional who has. This is for an agriculture-related project based in California (though I personally am located in Southern Oregon). Are there any people in the Meta community who might be able to help?
Did a robot call and take over my iPhone?
I just answered a call from "Unknown number" on my iPhone. (Its my work phone; I sometimes get calls from blocked numbers.) There was silence, followed by three beeps and then the phone made the noise it makes when it is taking a photo, but no photo was saved. That ended the call. What the hell just happened?
posted by anastasiav at 12:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by anastasiav at 12:25 PM PST - 12 comments
More Miles Noir
I'm looking for jazz albums similar in mood to Miles Davis' score for the French film Ascenseur pour l'échafaud. [more inside]
posted by bode well carapace at 12:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bode well carapace at 12:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Please explain this equasion from a Game Theory lecture
I am watching this yale lecture on game theory and the Nash equilibrium. Please explain why the cost coefficient is exponential. [more inside]
posted by rebent at 12:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rebent at 12:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Gynecomastia and me
I've been diagnosed with Gynecomastia. Now what? [more inside]
posted by No1UKnow at 11:58 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by No1UKnow at 11:58 AM PST - 14 comments
My car! My precious car!
I'm having car trouble. I know about computers not cars. I feel stupid. Can you help? [more inside]
How to handle this punctuation problem when using copy/paste
Copy and paste issues with quote and apostrophe marks. [see within] [more inside]
Netbook Recommendation Filter
I have decided to get a netbook with my tax refund and I wanted advice on what brand/model to get. I have read reviews online for netbooks, but I would like MeFi's input. I don’t want links to reviews or google results for ‘good netbooks’, I want advice from experience with different models of netbooks. What you like and don’t like about the one you have/used. [more inside]
How do you get out of the habit of treating someone else poorly?
How do you get out of the habit of treating someone else poorly? [more inside]
Skin tightening for dummies
Serious question, women of AskMe: Have you tried anything, short of surgery, that helped to tighten/firm your breasts? [more inside]
Broken CFL in 2-year-old's room
Okay, need some help regarding a broken CFL (compact fluorescent lamp) in my 2-year-old son's room. I've looked through a couple of similar questions here, but this situation is a little different so I'm hoping for more specific insight. I've also already seen a lot of varying information relating to proper clean-up procedures, potential long-term contamination and adverse health effects, etc. I really need to know what I should be concerned about with regard to my son's health. [more inside]
posted by S1C EM at 11:35 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by S1C EM at 11:35 AM PST - 24 comments
Verify a decade-old mutual fund trade confirmation
Is there any way to verify trade confirmation for mutual funds I purchased a decade ago? [more inside]
Batch Convert .txt to .docx
Batch convert .doc and .txt files to .docx [more inside]
So... did you?
What exactly is the right answer for "did you come?" [more inside]
posted by dithmer at 10:10 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by dithmer at 10:10 AM PST - 34 comments
How to create a manuscript of a website?
Is there software that can basically create a manuscript of an entire website? [more inside]
We need help choosing a smartphone/mobile and provider
So, apparently I need to get a smartphone. I'm not 100% sure that I really "need" to, but browsing the web on the tiny screen of my current phone is not a fun experience. I'm overwhelmed by the options available and need some guidance on my next steps choosing a phone and the network provider for me and my wife. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 9:50 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 9:50 AM PST - 33 comments
I made the right decision but I feel awful.
I've read all the AskMeFi posts tagged with alcoholism, with a careful eye towards the "what should I do, my boyfriend is an alcoholic" ones, but that wasn't my problem. I knew I had to break up with my very-high-functioning drunk of a boyfriend, and I did. I just need advice on dealing with the fall out. [more inside]
I want to get out of the self-pity loop
Snap me out of becoming obsessively shallow and insecure. [more inside]
How do I stop thinking about my job all the time
How do I stop thinking about work all the time?
I started a new job a few months ago, and for the most part, it's okay. It's not the greatest, and it's not something I can see myself doing long term, but still, it's okay. The problem is that the job is much more stressful and demanding than any I've had before. I think I'm handling it pretty well; I finish projects on time, I fulfill my responsibilities, and my boss is happy with me, but I find myself thinking about work ALL the time, and I really need that to stop. [more inside]
Seeking a Canadian immigration lawyer with experience in self-employed immigration.
I'm looking for a lawyer who gives consultations over the phone, as I'm not in Canada at the moment.
I have some very specific questions concerning self-employed immigration and a few other things (self-employed being the top priority though), so I'd like to find someone who is willing to answer questions as opposed to plugging my data into their questionnaire for a "chance assessment."
I don't care where in Canada the lawyer is located, as long as they are versed in federal immigration procedures.
Do you guys happen to know anyone like that?
How to spell 101
"One hundred and one" vs. "one hundred one." Which is correct?
posted by nestor_makhno at 9:14 AM PST - 62 comments
posted by nestor_makhno at 9:14 AM PST - 62 comments
Sell Or Rent Out My Small House
I Can't Decide: I have 24 hours to decide whether to sell my a very small house in a very small town or to rent it out. I am 1200 miles away but had planned to return and have some fun with my friends then rent it out and come back down here. However, a realtor called and said there are people who would buy it with cash and no inspections (it would never pass conventional inspection) at nice profit. [more inside]
Should I take this job from the Fund for the Public Interest?
I was just offered a job with the Fund for the Public Interest, but my online research makes the Fund seem a little sketchy. Has anyone had experience working with the Fund? Is it worth it? [more inside]
posted by DeusExMegana at 9:04 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by DeusExMegana at 9:04 AM PST - 13 comments
AdoDB Gurus: Relate me!
ADODB Gurus: Many to many relation, how can I simulate this using AdoDB for PHP? [more inside]
Where would I find a box for a Rolex in Toronto?
Where could I buy a box for a Rolex watch in downtown Toronto? [more inside]
Diving mask
Where can I buy a polarized diving mask? I imagine it would take out a lot of reflection (as with a camera).
Avante Garde
What do you like that's avante garde? [more inside]
posted by Rory Marinich at 8:34 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Rory Marinich at 8:34 AM PST - 27 comments
Slow Boat to Brazil
Asking for a friend, anyone use a shipping container to bring their household goods to South America, specifically Brazil. How fast, how safe, any issues, that good old general "need to know" list.
Laptop Voltage in Ireland?
Need a tech-savvy traveler, or voltage geek: my boss is taking a new Lenovo laptop to Ireland next week. Does she need a voltage convertor or just a plug adapter? [more inside]
posted by Erroneous at 8:26 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Erroneous at 8:26 AM PST - 18 comments
How to convert Acrobat Sticky Notes OR Powerpoint presentation Notes?
How to either convert Adobe Acrobat Pro 9 pdf Sticky Notes to text boxes OR to convert Powerpoint presentation notes to new slides? [more inside]
My antique crinolines are way more unique than your generic flapper dress, dear.
Was vintage clothing always cool? Like did teens in the 1910s rock their parents' 1850s duds with pride? [more inside]
Where to buy a cheapish rangefinder camera (film) in Madrid or London
I'm in Madrid this semester, and would like to pick up an old rangefinder camera (film) or similar for around 20 euros. Is digging around antique shops and similar my best bet? Do you know a place? Or are there actually some not-terribly-expensive used camera shops in this big pretty city? Are there secondhand shops/thrift stores at all in this town? Aware of El Rastro, tried once with no luck and will probably try again Sunday. I'll also be in London next weekend and am not opposed to buying it there if you know a place. [more inside]
Can you really not get insurance to travel there?
Nigeria: Lagos: So just how dangerous is it to go there these days? There is a possiblity that I may need to go to Lagos for work for a week or two later this year. Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
Is the Past more hurtful to the Future?
I've been married for just a little while now. I still have issues with handling my husband's "past." He took my virginity early in our relationship. He was with other women before me....
I don't know how to deal with this heart-sinking feeling when i think about his life before me.
Advice would be gratefully appreciated.
"EEEEEEEE" Make it stop!
We have a Sharp Aquos (LC-13S1U-W) LCD TV that has started making a very high pitch whine over the audio when you first turn it on. Do we need a new TV or can/should we fix this? [more inside]
How to keep the dust in for a better night's sleep
My new roommate has been sneezing since he got here, and I think it may be the dust/dust mites that's bothering him. I suspect the inherited mattress he's using may be harboring them, although it's otherwise perfectly fine. So: recommendations for a good mattress cover that will keep in the allergens, isn't weird and crinkly and won't destroy our tiny budget? (More info and further allergy inquiries behind the cut) [more inside]
posted by Narrative Priorities at 7:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Narrative Priorities at 7:34 AM PST - 8 comments
Mid week road trip to Fargo... need help!
Mid week road trip to Fargo... need help! [more inside]
posted by utsutsu at 7:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by utsutsu at 7:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Pour some coffee knowledge on me.
Coffee maniacs: What is your home coffee brewing setup from start to finish and in gritty detail? [more inside]
posted by Rudy Gerner at 6:53 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by Rudy Gerner at 6:53 AM PST - 57 comments
I don't want wrinkles and spots at the same time.
You Are Not My Dermatologist: And you should probably be happy about that fact, because he seems to be very overworked. Questions about adult acne within. [more inside]
Get me into Fashion Week, please...
FASHION week!
Hi!
I want to attend fashion week in Bryant Park, or any other location! Can someone tell me how to get a pass, or get invited?
Thanks! :)
Does this hurt? Sorry. I'll stop.
How do I regain my competitive edge and transform myself into a bloodthirsty monster, but just for the day? [more inside]
Can anyone recommend books on the psychological and/or philosophical aspects of game design?
Recently I've started working with a few people on designing and developing a suite of casual games. We're very competent on the technical side of things, but would like to spend some time reading up and trying to understand what makes a game fun. To that end, I was hoping that people might have suggestions on some books, blogs, or other resources that help people understand how to design fun games. [more inside]
What should I look for in a good gaffer's tape, and where is a good online source/price?
What should I look for in a good gaffer's tape, and where is a good online source/price? [more inside]
Remember me. I am. I was.
Taking photos of kids' homework and projects. How do I take good photos of children's paper items such as, construction paper projects, and drawings? [more inside]
Kindle Tips?
Just Bought A Kindle, What Should I Know That Isn't In The Manual? [more inside]
Network connection problem. Help me get my upload going!
Any network connection experts here? I need some serious help, little to no upload speed on a 10Mbps line... [more inside]
How to avoid succumbing to temptation at many parties?
School party today, and I am on a diet. Help! I am terrible with temptations like this and don't want to mess up my progress so far. [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 4:31 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by JoannaC at 4:31 AM PST - 25 comments
Sometimes when falling asleep I feel like I'm falling. What's happening?
Sometimes when falling asleep I feel like I'm falling. What's happening? [more inside]
posted by krautland at 4:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by krautland at 4:14 AM PST - 10 comments
February 10
Adderall endgame?
What's the long term goal with Adderall? Can Adderall help you stop needing Adderall? [more inside]
How hot is too hot?
Is it possible for my CPU to have been running over 100c without any warnings at all? [more inside]
posted by lakerk at 11:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by lakerk at 11:41 PM PST - 15 comments
What is the "inner light" you speak of?
So, MeFi, tell me what you know about mystics... [more inside]
easy ways to archive e-mails from yahoo?
I have 33,000 e-mails in my yahoo account that I would like to archive. How can I do this?
How to make pictures fill the column on blogger?
How do I make pictures larger on my "blogger" based blog. [more inside]
posted by samuel1613 at 10:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by samuel1613 at 10:52 PM PST - 3 comments
Size doesn't matter, just price.
Gentlemen, ladies, if you please: where can I get a dozen dollar dildos? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:27 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:27 PM PST - 20 comments
Should I marry my recovering alcoholic?
I've been dating a recovering alcoholic- for nine months. We've talked about marriage. We love each other very much. He's never been abusive or even raised his voice to me. In his past, he was a hard drinker and drug addict. He was drinking when we first got together, but I didn't know it was a problem. Seemed like your garden variety social drinking- although it did seem strange to me that once when I was held up for an hour at dinner time, he drank the whole bottle of dinner wine waiting for me. [more inside]
Name that song
Can anyone on the green tell me if Mit Viel Gluck by 2 Raumwohnung is a cover of a song and, if so, which song?
The first time I heard this song I was instantly confident that just about anyone could tell me what song the tune came from. Several attempts to find out later and I'm wondering if I'm simply imagining that I know it.
It's so maddeningly familiar -- particularly around the 1:12 mark.
Can anyone help?
posted by planetthoughtful at 9:55 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by planetthoughtful at 9:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I cancel my Vodafone iPhone contract for a fair price?
Moving overseas; how do I get out of a Vodafone Australia contract? [more inside]
posted by m1ndsurfer at 9:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by m1ndsurfer at 9:31 PM PST - 8 comments
A poem or quote to bring a tear to the eye of the grandfather who raised the bride
I'm looking for a good, classy quote—with which to toast newlyweds that I don't know very well (but wish the very best). [more inside]
Petite rolling luggage seeker
I need a small suitcase with wheels, but I can't afford to pay more than about $70. [more inside]
How can I make the aging process more comfortable for my OES?
My parents' nine year-old Old English Sheepdog is losing muscle in his hips, and having difficulty getting up. Their house also has predominantly wood flooring. I came across Bark'n Boots Grip Trex Dog Boots during a Google search, and noticed one user's comments said they helped his dog's arthritis a great deal- has anyone else had similar success in using rubber-grip Dog Boots to help a large-breed dog experiencing difficulty in getting up? Aside from adding glucosamine supplements to his diet and placing floor mats on his favorite spots, what else can I do?
posted by invisible ink at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by invisible ink at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Cellphone to laptop?
My lady has AT&T cellular with internet capability. She also has a very nice laptop, thanks to me.
She live in remote Idaho and has no internet options other than dialup.
Can she use her phone to power her laptop? I'm good with computers but know nothing about cellphones. Can this be done?
What connectors, etc might she need? Basic, decent speed web access would be all she needs. As she has nothing now to her laptop, I don't think that download limits would be a problem. Just typical surfing with video and audio.
Can she port the phone access to a wireless connection to her laptop?
If you come up with a reasonable solution, I will probably get laid. Hah! No, I actually just love her and would like to expand her world.
How can I serve unique URLs based on a file ID?
I'm about to ask a potentially goofy question about serving unique URLs. This is something I should know, but- How do I serve a unique URL based on a common PHP script where the URL is distinguished by a unique ID? [more inside]
posted by GilloD at 7:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by GilloD at 7:25 PM PST - 7 comments
Help playing audio on Japanese BDs?
Where do I find a codec for the audio on Japanese BDs? [more inside]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 6:18 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 6:18 PM PST - 21 comments
Japan itinerary and a question about Tokyo music clubs
Japan in 6 days hahaha...need some help with itinerary and a little music question too... [more inside]
Pardon me, would you have any Honeycup?
Where to find Honeycup mustard in or around Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 6:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 6:13 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I start to work in archives without my MLS?
Aspiring archivist about to graduate from college, and needing some time off before grad school. How can I be productive and gain meaningful experience before getting my MLIS? [more inside]
posted by alphasunhat at 6:11 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by alphasunhat at 6:11 PM PST - 2 comments
Havana
We're going to Havana! Help us enjoy the city on the cheap and close to the ground. [more inside]
Anyone have a free program to unsecure pdf files?
Anyone have a free program to unsecure pdf files? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket at 5:39 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by AZNsupermarket at 5:39 PM PST - 5 comments
Music like Tribalistas?
Please suggest more music like the track "Já Sei Namorar" by the now-defunct Brazilian group Tribalistas. It's catchy and fun, and it's got a beat to it. Gnoosic recommended Macaco, which I like. Pandora's suggestions consisted mostly of meek guitar strummers.
Need info on fighting red light ticket
Husband got red light ticket in the mail. It wasn't him driving. He sent it back and marked the box that he wanted to contest the ticket. What should he do in court (WA state)? Does he have to say who was driving (it's a photo of the car, no picture of the driver)? He kind of has proof as to where he was at the time of the ticket.
I want to drastically improve my photography.
I'd like to improve my photography (DSLR). I want to learn. I'm in Portland, OR. I could REALLY use some advice! [more inside]
What to get my boyfriend for V-Day?
What to get my boyfriend for V-Day? [more inside]
Does Disney's Living with the Land produce actual research?
What research has "Living with the Land" at Disney's EPCOT actually produced? [more inside]
Why counseling?
Why does my brother have to see a genetic counselor for a disease that his child only carries? [more inside]
posted by Knowyournuts at 4:10 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Knowyournuts at 4:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Can you recommend online tutorials for Excel, Word, and MS Access?
Can you recommend online tutorials for Excel, Word, and MS Access? [more inside]
How do I keep my relationship with a former friend stress-free in a new work situation?
How do I set up boundaries between myself and my friend after our friendship had a nuclear breakdown and we are bound to work together again? [more inside]
Your love is like a drug. Then again, so is Oxycodone.
When I sleep poorly, I've noticed that sex or a percocet will help me feel better. What brain chemicals are being produced by these activities, and how can I replicate them in a healthy way? [more inside]
How can I search lyrics in iTunes on Windows?
How can I search lyrics in iTunes on Windows? I used a program to automatically add lyrics to many of my songs in iTunes. Some of the lyrics now consist of things like, "These lyrics are missing. Could you please submit them?" due to a failure to automatically retrieve anything. I'd like to search for common terms and either purge the bad lyrics or move those song to a playlist where I can then run them through a lyrics cleaner. Looks like there's a few good Mac/Applescript solutions but nothing I can find in Windows.
Will my rat regain her equilibrium?
My rat got a balance disorder from a cat attack. Is there a chance she will recover? [more inside]
posted by christopherious at 2:37 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by christopherious at 2:37 PM PST - 17 comments
Chatbot that displays emotional icons.
Is there a chatbot that displays emotion as well as a response? [more inside]
posted by stuffedcrust at 2:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by stuffedcrust at 2:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Am I dead inside?
My relative is close to death and I'm mildly happy about it. Am I dead inside? [more inside]
Help me plot some fun weekend trips around Washington State
I'm looking for great bookstores, thriftshops, funky restaurants/coffeshops, places to buy old records cheap, and other cool places like that in Washington outside Seattle. [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 1:27 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by lunasol at 1:27 PM PST - 18 comments
How do I thoroughly clean while minimizing my use of tools and commercial or disposable products?
I want to comprehensively clean my apartment (bedroom, bathroom, living room, kitchen) in the most streamlined and "natural" (e.g. homemade, not commercial products) way possible, and I'm looking for specifics on how to do it. [more inside]
posted by ohruaidhri at 1:20 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by ohruaidhri at 1:20 PM PST - 21 comments
Old-school formatting language
What was the name of the formatting language used on old Bulletin Board Systems that let you animate text, move the cursor, send a beep, etc.? [more inside]
posted by ehamiter at 1:18 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ehamiter at 1:18 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me write letters to my nephew
What's the best way to talk to a four-year-old boy? [more inside]
What can I do with a broken ipod?
What is to be done with an ipod that has a crashed hard drive? [more inside]
posted by kittensofthenight at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kittensofthenight at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me pick a new laptop and/or desktop!
Please help me pick a new laptop -- or a different computer solution that addresses my aging desktop and laptop issues. [more inside]
posted by jeffmshaw at 12:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jeffmshaw at 12:57 PM PST - 12 comments
How much is a joyride in a fancy car worth?
Is this worth it? A question for the fancy imported car enthusiast. [more inside]
posted by lannanh at 12:45 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by lannanh at 12:45 PM PST - 15 comments
Weird Knuckle Pain
How do I remove my personal information from Zabasearch and other directory websites?
How do I remove my personal information from Zabasearch? And while I'm on the topic, are there other directory websites I should be concerned about and how would I go about removing my information from those? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 12:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Should my company pay for sample 8(a) narratives?
Looking for insights, guidance, and advice on the 8(a) Small Disadvantaged Business application process - particularly around paying for sample "narrative kits". [more inside]
i also love her hairstyle, but that's for another post
Where can I find tailored dresses? [more inside]
I just want clothes that fit, dammit!
Am I falling victim to the embiggening of the United States or am I missing good stores? Help me find clothes that fit a tall, thin guy! [more inside]
Standardize my comment size
Is there a way to standardize 'comment' window sizes in Excel?
posted by digiFramph at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by digiFramph at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
Lost translations
Where can I find translations of the things that aren't said in english and that aren't translated on the TV show Lost? [more inside]
posted by The Devil Tesla at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by The Devil Tesla at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
What are the best WordPress themes (or plugins) for a multimedia portfolio?
What are the best WordPress themes (or plugins) for a multimedia portfolio? [more inside]
The business report. It burns.
Writing business reports is a lot more stressful for me than it should be. Please help me get the words out the door. [more inside]
posted by scruss at 10:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by scruss at 10:47 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I connect mobile internet to a router?
How do I connect mobile internet to a router? [more inside]
The rain in haiti and tents
Best waterproof tent for Haiti on a budget? [more inside]
posted by long haired child at 10:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by long haired child at 10:23 AM PST - 16 comments
Dixieland jazz wedding recessional help!
Help us find an upbeat Dixieland jazz song for our wedding recessional (besides "When The Saints Go Marching In"). [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 10:20 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by thinkingwoman at 10:20 AM PST - 12 comments
What was this film machine?
What was this film viewing machine I used in the 80s? [more inside]
posted by apricot at 10:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by apricot at 10:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Rise, Sir Yeast of Amateurhackbread
Can I keep a batch of poolish in the fridge for a few days, or do I start over? [more inside]
posted by azpenguin at 9:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by azpenguin at 9:59 AM PST - 9 comments
How much insulation should we buy?
At what point is adding more insulation R-value overkill? [more inside]
posted by pickypicky at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by pickypicky at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
Coding is coding, but it's not coding.
How can I change my type of thought?
I am a computer programmer... career and hobby.
Just because I can look at a problem and conjure a procedural solution, it doesn't mean I can create a great website. I wanna be a web guy. Hope me. [more inside]
posted by Drasher at 9:35 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Drasher at 9:35 AM PST - 36 comments
Trying to find a very specific music blog.
Looking for a very specific music blog... Audiophiles, please help! [more inside]
trying to understand Vuze/downloading
I am having problems w/ Vuze, downloading, and launching. Let me be clear that this is pretty new to me, and though I read a no. of answers to questions, and tried a few fixes, nothing helped; I may have done more harm.
I am using mac 10.4.11. [more inside]
Cool Slideshow software needed!
New to this! I need to impress some co-workers with a cool picture slideshow. I need one that has a boat load of cool effects. I have both a Mac and a PC. [more inside]
posted by johnd101 at 9:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by johnd101 at 9:25 AM PST - 4 comments
It's Only Paper
Give me your recommendations for books or web sites that handle dealing with the emotional side of money. [more inside]
A Win Amp Question!
A Playlist Question!
Is it possible to use winamp to create a playlist that plays not just the songs you specify, but *parts* of songs you specify? [more inside]
posted by kev23f at 9:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by kev23f at 9:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Walden University Counseling Program
I would appreciate stories of direct experience with Walden University, especially anyone who was in the M.S. in Mental Health Counseling program. [more inside]
How do I meet Japanese Junior Faculty in Biomedical Science?
How can I find a Japanese biomedical scientist within his/her first five years of starting a lab who will collaborate with my 'nanocluster biochemistry' lab? [more inside]
Instruction for proper Japanese bowing technique
A humorous visual guide to proper Japanese bowing technique. Does anyone have a link? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 8:27 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 8:27 AM PST - 6 comments
Do good, cheap colour laser printers exist?
Can my friend get a good colour laser printer for around £100? [more inside]
posted by jaffacakerhubarb at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jaffacakerhubarb at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
I want to buy a Palm Pre. Verizon or Sprint?
I want to buy a Palm Pre. Verizon or Sprint? [more inside]
posted by grouse at 8:20 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by grouse at 8:20 AM PST - 20 comments
Follow this ONE SIMPLE RULE and repair your immune system!
What is the FIRST thing I should do to repair my battered
immune system after a prolonged period of abuse? [more inside]
A competitive world offers two possibilities. You can lose. Or, if you want to win, you can change.
I am, by nature, not a particularly competitive person. How does a non-competitive person survive (if not thrive) in a competitive workplace? [more inside]
I scrubbed all the bad stuff away
I'm too ashamed of myself and afraid to accept the olive branch, but it seems wrong not to. [more inside]
How do I fix broken stays in a bustier?
One of the stays on my bustier has popped out. How can I repair it? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
how to send money from Dubai to California?
How to wire money from Dubai to California? And more importantly - possible legal implications? [more inside]
There's got to be something on the internet that's not confusing
Typing games and mouse learning games for grown-ups? Where to find these? How to make these? [more inside]
How can I disguise this crack in the marble?
Marble top repair filter: I found two lovely hand-carved marble vanity tops at an antique store last weekend that are perfect for our bathroom remodel. The price is right, the marble is lovely...but! There is a huge crack on one of the tops... [more inside]
iPhone Word Games
What are the best word-related games for the iPhone? [more inside]
Schroedinger's Junk Drawer
Decluttering Filter: Imagine you're emigrating, or moving with only a van or so. What items are the ones to keep, and which are best to replace? [more inside]
Crazy-print-pattern collared shirts
Help me find crazy-print-pattern collared shirts. [more inside]
How should I move on? Should I even move on?
What road to take during a devastating breakup? Be the supportive, hopeful, girl that will stay until the storm calms down OR move on with my life and leave the love of my life? [more inside]
posted by penguingrl at 6:34 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by penguingrl at 6:34 AM PST - 27 comments
earning brownie points inside a company
I'm interested in creating positive capital with people in my company, meaning accruing brownie points I can use to get work done in various means. What are some formal and informal ways I can do this. [more inside]
Programming advice sought
Trying to learn programming and curious about "the big picture" [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 6:11 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by mateuslee at 6:11 AM PST - 23 comments
Draw these dreams.
You are someone who reviews portfolios for the job of concept artist at a videogame company. What are you looking for in the portfolio?
posted by Sully at 6:07 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sully at 6:07 AM PST - 2 comments
Robust Tablet PC - exists?
My laptop (an Acer Travelmate) just gave up the ghost after 3 years and a replaced (but still dodgy) hard drive. Any suggestions for laptops that can handle plenty of travel and being bumped around in bags? [more inside]
How do I graph/chart this information in a way that tells the whole story?
I need to graph/chart the information below, but I am not sure what format tells the whole story. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by laskagirl at 4:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by laskagirl at 4:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Understanding crazy girls...possible?
I'm heading overseas in 6 months, on-again/off-again girl is heading overseas next week for 8 months. She wants to catch up at a festival in a foreign country....good idea/bad idea? (complications inside) [more inside]
Japanese Mental Health and Welfare Law
Where can I find English translations (or, heck, even a Japanese version) of Japanese laws relating to mental illness and patients' rights? [more inside]
Want to retrieve the text of an old website that I took down years ago.
I want to retrieve the text of an old website that I took down years ago. It was a WordPress blog. It was hosted on TextDrive (now called Joyent) on an account I also closed years ago. I have found a few random pages of the site on archive.org (Wayback Machine). Is there anywhere else I can look for an archive? Does anyone have any bright ideas about how I can get the text of the site back?
posted by maryrosecook at 2:14 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by maryrosecook at 2:14 AM PST - 11 comments
US Work Visa - What type should I be applying for?
I have a degree in computer networking and over five years experience developing code for websites and doing various web design things. I want to obtain employment in the US doing PR (Public Relations) - specifically Internet marketing. I live in Canada however. What kind of work visa should I get and what is the easiest way to do so? I plan to work for an employer for the first six months I arrive and operate my own business on the side eventually becoming entirely self-employed.
Enforcing a time limit on a page using JavaScript, C# (ASP.NET 1.1) and display a countdown timer also.
I need to enforce a five minute time limit on a page using JavaScript, C# (ASP.NET 1.1) and display a countdown timer also. [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 1:48 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by therubettes at 1:48 AM PST - 2 comments
February 9
Fawlty Memory: Help me find a TV show.
Looking for the name of a British television documentary series dealing with the social history of Britain as seen through its television comedies. Screened in 2009. [more inside]
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 11:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 11:39 PM PST - 6 comments
In over my head
My girlfriend has etiquette and class - I don't. Help! [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 10:55 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 10:55 PM PST - 29 comments
"Speed dating" for music
Is there a music discovery service that cycles through songs quickly? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 10:51 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by lunchbox at 10:51 PM PST - 2 comments
Recommend limited-mobility pointing device options?
I have limited mobility, and my current pointing device isn't working for me. What options do I have? [more inside]
Help me find 일 박 이 일, Il Bahk Ee Il, Korean television with English subtitles.
일 박 이 일, Il Bahk Ee Il, with English subtitles?
While I was in Korea, I loved watching Il Bahk Ee Il with my brother. I'd like to find DVDs (ideally) or other video sources of the show, but ones that I can understand. For that, I'd like English subtitles. Where should I look? (If I can find it before my brother, I'll buy it for him—if it's only available in Korea, he'll buy it for me.)
Bookbinder's blues
How/where can I trim the edges of more than 200 pieces of paper at once so that they are even with each other? I like to bind books by hand, but I'm having trouble trimming the outside edge of the pages flush once they're sewed and glued together. I'm in the Los Angeles area. [more inside]
License/Registration frameworks for OS X development?
license/registration/serial# frameworks for OS X? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones at 9:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Señor Pantalones at 9:53 PM PST - 4 comments
Building a web presence for radio projects
How do I make a website for my radio documentaries + other audio experiments that is a little more stylish and sound-friendly than the average blog? Oh, and maybe encourages me to keep at my hobby. [more inside]
Fixing my credit after a wage garnish..
Any advice on minimizing and reversing the impact of a wage garnish on my credit? [more inside]
Where can I find graffiti of a big "CW" (Crime-Wave) in Melbourne?
Looking for graffiti in Melbourne Australia of a big "CW" which stands for "Crime-wave" (a gang I believe). [more inside]
All sorts of WiFi connectivity issues. I think it's my router.
After 4 months of smooth sailing, my WiFi has started acting up and (first temperamental page loading; then lock icon disappears when connecting to my secure network; now work computer won't connect at all). Is it my ISP, router, computer, or something else? [more inside]
Williamandmaryfilter
Weather permitting, I am going to visit William & Mary this weekend. I'm super excited. How can I make the most of what might be a little boring (it's guided)? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 8:12 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 8:12 PM PST - 16 comments
Brainwashing Machine? Or what?
What is the terminal-type thing I used in a New York State elementary school in the mid- to late-70s and early 80s? [more inside]
posted by exlotuseater at 8:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by exlotuseater at 8:09 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you find the best local social review sites?
How do you find the best local social review sites, like angie's list or yelp? [more inside]
What's the best $250 add to a 13" MacBook?
My daughter is about to buy a 13" MacBook after working & saving for quite a while. I'd like to add to the fun to the tune of $200-300, but how to use the extra money? Upgrade to MacBook Pro 13? Software? AppleCare (she's 12 and will be schlepping it to school daily)? Something I haven't thought of? [more inside]
posted by skyscraper at 7:40 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by skyscraper at 7:40 PM PST - 50 comments
How can I become more interested in the news, or at least force myself to stay informed on a daily basis?
How can I become more interested in the news, or at least force myself to stay informed on a daily basis? [more inside]
Itch for a 'nik
Where can I get trdelnik in Seattle. [more inside]
How do I legally get my parking spots back?
What is the correct way to have visitors' vehicles towed from off-street parking spots at an apartment complex? [more inside]
posted by ylimah at 6:40 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by ylimah at 6:40 PM PST - 25 comments
Acrobat has jumbled my pdfs!
I need to read a series of pdfs tonight - the trouble is, the resolution on them is messed up so as to be nearly illegible. Reading all of these will surely make my eyeballs shrivel up & fall out. With only access to Acrobat Reader, is there anything I can do to increase the readability of these pdfs - a way to change from color to b&w, increase the sharpness - anything? [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias at 5:39 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AthenaPolias at 5:39 PM PST - 15 comments
Maine in winter
A friend and I are driving down to New England from Quebec next week. We'd be interested in snowshoeing somewhere in Maine, probably somewhere not too far from the 201. We were looking at the Kennebec Valley Trail. Anyone have recommendations? [more inside]
posted by domi_p at 5:25 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by domi_p at 5:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me get the most out of Flickr!
What are some of the best flickr groups? [more inside]
I'm looking for some really bad ideas.
What are examples of clearly *sketchy* situations and scams that you want to avoid at all costs? [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic at 5:07 PM PST - 66 comments
posted by visual mechanic at 5:07 PM PST - 66 comments
Does the WD H72 attach to the XHA1 without adapters?
Thinking of getting a wide angle WD - H72 lens add-on for an XH-A1 Digital HD Camera. [more inside]
Professor, I couldn't finish the homework because I was on Metafilter all night.
How do I stay motivated to do well in important classes that I’m not interested in? [more inside]
Time Needed for Sexy Fun Time
SexyTimeFilter: My wife and I are in our mid 20s and are starting to see a decline in the amount of sex we're having. By the time bedtime rolls around, we just want to hit the sheets, not roll in them. When do you have sex to avoid this, and what other things do you do so that sex isn't the last thing on your list? [more inside]
Too afraid to look
Is there a word for a condition in which a person is so afraid of success or failure that she does things like 1) Not check phone messages, 2) doesn't open mail, e-mail, etc.? [more inside]
normal weight for 10 week-old kitten?
Is my kitten underweight? Sick? Just small? [more inside]
C'mon, DARPA, chop chop.
Is it better to be a specialist or a generalist?
Specialization or generalization: which approach has served you better in your career? [more inside]
HDTV-buying for the confused
My sis wants to buy a flat-panel HDTV, but is not terribly familiar with either the nomenclature or the various technologies underlying current-gen panel TVs. Can you help? [more inside]
Gmail won't send or receive mail on my iPhone.
Why won't Gmail work on my iPhone? [more inside]
MAD or BCN, FTW?
How big of a headache will it be getting to either the Madrid or Barcelona airport using public transport at about 4am local time on a Wednesday? Would it be significantly easier in one city than another? [more inside]
posted by soelo at 3:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by soelo at 3:33 PM PST - 3 comments
Need to respond to a buyer's offer, but I can't get a hold of my agent. Oh, and it's a snowstorm.
How do I respond to a buyer's offer when I can't get in touch with my agent? [more inside]
posted by pecanpies at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by pecanpies at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Alternate way to power on a Moterola Rokr?
The faceplate came off my Motorola Rokr Z6m. Anyone know an alternate way to power it on?.... since the power button is on the faceplate?
posted by Scoops at 3:30 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Scoops at 3:30 PM PST - 1 comment
How to web2.0 a small library?
What's the best way to update a small library, as in cataloging the books and having a way to check them out? [more inside]
Log file access in XP Home
Any way to keep track of when certain files were accessed and for how long in Windows XP Home Edition? [more inside]
Inspire Me With the Art of Children's Books
My local library's big fund raising event benefits the children's section, helping to purchase books for a well-loved and heavily used part of the collection. Help me set the scene with bookish decorations. [more inside]
I can't always read Metafilter
Help me find some fun books for my commute. [more inside]
posted by Space Kitty at 2:35 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by Space Kitty at 2:35 PM PST - 47 comments
Rats! They're in the walls!
Our entire townhouse community is infested with rodents and we have some in the walls. The HOA is going to put poison baits around. Complication: we have two cats. [more inside]
Indie documentary distribution for absolute beginners
Beyond Film Distribution for Dummies: What do I need to know about distributing my feature-length grassroots documentary film? (specific q's inside) [more inside]
I've got the PDF, but I can't get to the Geo...
Can anyone recommend a GeoPDF toolbar that can be used on a mac? [more inside]
Access 2007 help needed
I need to create a form in Access 2007 that can look up a record by customer ID number for data entry. This is an often repeated task so I need the form to stay open. [more inside]
How do I win an election?
How do I win an election?
I know all about the basics - but I would particularly like more in-depth, advanced information tailored to professionals on how to win. [more inside]
posted by Despondent_Monkey at 2:22 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Despondent_Monkey at 2:22 PM PST - 21 comments
Teach me how to pick a new research laptop
Teach me how to pick a new research laptop. [more inside]
Leading Me Unto
What are your favorite veggie recipes?
What are your favorite veggie recipes? [more inside]
Where should I spend my month of studying Spanish and volunteering-- Xela, Guatemala or somewhere else?
I'm hoping to spend a month somewhere in Latin America volunteering and studying Spanish-- where should I go? I'm leaning towards Xela, Guatemala, but open to other possibilities. Have you been to Xela and what do you think of it? Should I be worried about safety in Guatemala? Do you know a great social/economic justice-focused organization I could volunteer with elsewhere in Latin America? [more inside]
posted by EmilyClimbs at 1:28 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by EmilyClimbs at 1:28 PM PST - 4 comments
One can't subsist on fat and sugar alone
My flatmate doesn't eat much, subsisting on yogurt and croissants. Advice on dealing with a anorexic roommate as a chef who cooks food all the time at home and how to get my mind around this. [more inside]
posted by camerasforeyes at 1:26 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by camerasforeyes at 1:26 PM PST - 43 comments
I am usually the dude that answers these questions. Today I am not this dude.
I'm usually the dude that answers questions like this, but for the life of me, I can't remember the title of the film. It was early-mid 80's, possibly a TV Movie, where two "righteous dudes" are kidnapped and brought to this town that looks eerily like small town Kansas circa 1950. It turns out that this city is a training ground for Soviet sleeper agents, and the dudes were kidnapped to update the training program. In the end, the dudes lead an escape from the town back to America.
posted by Oktober at 1:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Oktober at 1:23 PM PST - 2 comments
Isn't this great? I mean doesn't this suck?
Language question: I'm searching for a word or phrase (in English or any language) that describes the act of communicating a positive opportunity/event/thing but then includes qualifiers that downplay the opportunity/event/thing. [more inside]
What's the current best computer for video editing currently available?
I work for a nonprofit and we're starting up a media program. [more inside]
posted by beardlace at 1:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by beardlace at 1:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I REALLY get a bunch of 18-year-olds to dig The Odyssey?
I"m looking for good hints on teaching a literature survey course to (mostly) college freshmen. This will be my second year of this course, and I really need to make some changes from the way I approached it last year. Any hints from current/former teachers or students would be more than welcome! [more inside]
What is the definitive reference work for birth defects?
What is the definitive reference work for birth defects, that doctors are using? [more inside]
posted by Hesychia at 12:14 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Hesychia at 12:14 PM PST - 2 comments
The chicken says, "Book?" and the frog says, "Read it."
I'm looking for suggestions for a "common read" book for a large public university. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Madamina at 12:09 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Madamina at 12:09 PM PST - 26 comments
What does it mean to be UK resident for insurance purposes?
What does it mean to be a UK resident for insurance purposes? I'd like to buy multi-trip travel insurance. However, I'm currently working on a contract in another country (France) until the end of May. [more inside]
Which hotel would you recommend in San Juan?
Where should we stay in San Juan, Puerto Rico? [more inside]
posted by explosion at 12:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by explosion at 12:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Beagle:Hound::Bulldog:?
Pedandry Filter: You can call a Beagle or Dachshund a "hound", what do you call a Bulldog or French Bulldog? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 11:58 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 11:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Cross-linguistic romance
I think I'm in love. Problem is, my beloved speaks a different language -- a language I can understand much of and speak some of, but with little nuance, sophistication, or precision, thus doing no justice to what I mean, or indeed even to what he means. Yet of my language he speaks far, far less, so we stay with his. And we don't live on the same continent, so phoning/Skyping/emailing -- language-dependent communication -- will have to do for the times we can't rely on the tacit, graceful understandings that happen in person. I can be miserable about this, but my heart is full of ardor and my gut, even, actually feels a strong sense of hope. [more inside]
posted by taramosalata at 11:57 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by taramosalata at 11:57 AM PST - 20 comments
How can I use a desktop computer while lying down?
How can I use a desktop computer while lying down in order to avoid severe back pain? [more inside]
Song Recommendations?
What classical songs and composers are similar in style to the intro of this song?
Awesome restaurants owned by a single company?
We've got $250 to spend on dinner in Chicago. Sweet. Difficulty: [more inside]
How does this thingamajig work?
Linear solenoids. Need help understanding how they work and if mine is broken. [more inside]
posted by edbles at 11:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by edbles at 11:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Tinnitus: Merely Annoying or Impending deafness?
Tinnitus: Time to see the doc or no? [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 11:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 11:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Tax Withholding, or lack thereof.
Tax Withholding - Question regarding rights, responsibilities, and dealing with incorrect IRS Tax Withholding at a job. [more inside]
Tabs vs Windows
What really is the difference between a new tab or a new window while using an internet browser? Does opening a tab take up less RAM than a new window or is it merely more convenient?
Why doesn't my snow blower blow snow anymore?
Why doesn't my snow blower blow snow anymore? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars at 10:58 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Eddie Mars at 10:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find software to speed up recorded movie files for time-lapse.
How do I speed up a movie I recorded for hours so it's like a timelapse? My cameras and video cameras don't support time-lapse so I'm looking for a program that can speed things up by a determined speed factor. Free would be preferable! [more inside]
How to negotiate problems with my new living situation? -- Or should I just move out?
How to negotiate unforeseen problems with new living situation -- Dog peeing. Roaches. Roommate smoking -- Or should I just throw my hands up and move out in a few months? [more inside]
posted by cotesdurhone at 10:55 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by cotesdurhone at 10:55 AM PST - 29 comments
Is it time to give up on vegetarianism?
I'm considering somewhat abandoning vegetarianism and I need some advice. [more inside]
Help me find the perfect coffee table legs!
Where can I buy old iron legs with casters for a coffee table build? Examples within! [more inside]
Efficient But Unfussy Lulu Print Job
Any advice re: settings for printing up a a book containing a slew of articles for reading in paperback form via Lulu.com? [more inside]
Going to see Champtanystropheus americansus
Looking for lodging suggestions on or near Lake Champlain [more inside]
Mini displayport stops 802.11g from working? how? why?
Mini displayport to DVI adapter stops 802.11g from working? What?! We have a Macbook5,1 which is plugged into a 21" Dell LCD using the Monoprice mini displayport to DVI adapter. When the displayport is unplugged wireless works perfectly. When it's plugged in, the wireless NIC remains associated to the WAP but there is instant 100% packet loss. [more inside]
Help me save my tea tumbler!
Help me save my tea tumbler! [more inside]
How do I tell my boss I hate my job . . . productively?
I want to talk to my boss about getting more work that is aligned with my skill level than what I am currently doing. However, I'm not sure how to go about doing it. My boss is a very reasonable person, and I think of I can make a strong case, he will be inclined to oblige if he can. Help me make that case please. [more inside]
Arranged Marriage: My wife prefers tradition over me
I agreed to a long-distance arranged marriage to the woman who is now my wife and I think I made a mistake. How do you know when to cut your losses? [more inside]
Best language / tools / platforms / tutorials to teach to an entry level game design enrichment?
Best language / tools / platforms / tutorials to teach to an entry level game design enrichment? [more inside]
posted by satori_movement at 9:36 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by satori_movement at 9:36 AM PST - 8 comments
Help a yoga novice find the perfect yoga DVD.
What is a good beginning yoga DVD? [more inside]
Slick, web-based tool for comparing lots of stock histories
Good online tool for comparing the historical results of stocks? [more inside]
Video editing for noobs
Best video editing software for a novice? [more inside]
What is the best path for a person with a bachelors degree in psychology to take to become an elementary school general music teacher?
Career switch advice - from web designer to music teacher. I have a bachelors degree in psychology. What is the best path for a person in my situation to take to become an elementary school general music teacher? [more inside]
posted by bingwah at 9:00 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bingwah at 9:00 AM PST - 14 comments
looking for violin audio
for a project, i'm looking for a piece of music that is:
a single violin performance (no other instruments)
in the public domain/free (classical?)
not too frenetic, not too morose, but "dignified"
about 3-6 minutes long (would be icing on the cake)
any suggestions? thanks!
How do I make my toilet flush completely?
Toilet Filter: After putting down a new floor and re-installing, my toilet won't flush all the way. I've completely rebuilt the guts (new fill mechanism, new flush valve, new flapper), I've maximized the tank fill, plunged and augerred, and even used muriatic acid to clean the jets (though I might not have done it correctly), with no results. (More Inside...) [more inside]
Because All The Cool Kids Have Them
Looking for recommendations for a desktop iPhone dock/charger. 3Gs compatible, must allow me to dock the phone without taking it out of its case, under $30.
I don't need fancy, and I don't even particularly case how it looks so long as it works.
Please just tell me if you don't want to hire me.
Should I follow up with a company I'm dying to work for? [more inside]
posted by amandarose at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by amandarose at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Why is being single suddenly the worst thing in the world?
After years of being perfectly happy when I'm single, I'm suddenly frantically desperately lonely. How do I fix this? [more inside]
Male equivalent of flowers?
What small gift can I bring home to my stressed out boyfriend? [more inside]
Shipping to Kosovo
I am looking for a courier which can ship a small package on ice-packs to Kosovo from the USA.
how to hyperlink inside word document
how can i hyperlink inside word document? [more inside]
posted by kitkat09 at 6:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by kitkat09 at 6:41 AM PST - 4 comments
Seeking a recipe for Hint fruit-infused water
I normally don't like to buy/drink bottled water because of the waste and expense, but I really like the taste of Hint water, and I'm supposed to drink lots of water because I am pregnant. Does anyone know of a similar home recipe? Is it as simple as mixing fruit essence oils with water?
...like I like my women: unobtainable.
Does anyone know how to make good espresso with an Alex Duetto II espresso machine? I'm lost. [more inside]
Like to the lark at break of day arising
Recommend literature/poetry set to (classical) music for my mix! [more inside]
Can I use iTunes to handle the music on my iPod Touch, but use another program (gPodder, Juice) to handle podcasts?
Can I use iTunes to handle the music on my iPod Touch, but use another program (gPodder, Juice) to handle podcasts? [more inside]
If they'd clapped a little quieter I'd have no problems
Music recording filter: I think I need to use a compressor/limiter on an audio track but I don't know how. [more inside]
Need new workout music
I'm getting tired of the music that I play on my mp3 player during my workout. I haven't been taking notice of the energetic music of the last 2 - 3 years.
So; please provide me with suitable recent workout music.
Youtube links are appreciated. [more inside]
posted by joost de vries at 5:31 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by joost de vries at 5:31 AM PST - 37 comments
Help with .xls files on a G1.
My G1 or gmail has stopped converting .xls files to google docs. Can I fix this? [more inside]
Desperately seeking desperate art.
I'm looking for paintings on desperation. [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent at 5:12 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by howiamdifferent at 5:12 AM PST - 22 comments
Find the Font
what font is being used on this album cover? [more inside]
posted by herbplarfegan at 5:00 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by herbplarfegan at 5:00 AM PST - 2 comments
My macbook is taking pictures of me, I want it to stop.
I downloaded some antitheft software for my macbook (takes a snapshot every minute, uploads to a "secure site") I'm pretty sure I found the software via metafilter but I can't come up with the link. I uninstalled the software but it still continues to apparently take the timed snapshot. Any ideas how I can disable this automated function? I've checked my automated tasks directory and haven't seen anything that looks right.
posted by ryaninoakland at 4:50 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ryaninoakland at 4:50 AM PST - 5 comments
What to do with "fun-stuff-only" donation for college students?
If you were given $2000 to do something wacky and fun for 400 college students, what would you do? [more inside]
Why does entry level intimidate me?
How can I be the best one-day-per-week volunteer receptionist ever? [more inside]
posted by shesbookish at 12:14 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by shesbookish at 12:14 AM PST - 12 comments
Helping a child that isn't mine
If you had $200 to help a child, what's the best way to spend that money? [more inside]
February 8
Earth Class Mail Substitutes?
Current reviews of mail scanning and forwarding services? Trying to avoid Earth Class Mail. [more inside]
Your Best Sales Advice
I have owned a small B2B business for the past three years. It is basically a one-man operation though I have a few part-time employees. I am pretty good at everything, except for one thing: sales. I suck at sales. The way I am currently doing my sales is I send sales letters to people I know are interested in our services and then follow up with them via email or the phone. I'm not bad at writing sales letters, but when it comes to closing the deal, I always have a hard time. With the recent economic downturn, our profits have dropped and I need to drastically improve my sales.
If you have any experience selling to people, what have you learned? Anything applicable in the slightest would be very helpful!
posted by 1awesomeguy at 10:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by 1awesomeguy at 10:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Posession is 9/10 of the bed
YANML: Who owns this bed that's been in my house for 2.5 years? [more inside]
posted by Jon_Evil at 10:38 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by Jon_Evil at 10:38 PM PST - 50 comments
Peephole Weekly
In the early 80s, I was browsing the magazines at a local grocery store and found a humor magazine that had a parody of People Weekly -- called Peephole Weekly here -- as either its front or back cover. What magazine was this? Bonus points for a date of publication. [more inside]
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 10:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by I EAT TAPAS at 10:21 PM PST - 3 comments
Why does beer make my leg muscles tense up?
Why do my muscles (particularly my leg muscles) get tense and uncomfortable after drinking in the evenings (particularly after drinking beer)? Has anyone else experienced this? And is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi at 9:56 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ixohoxi at 9:56 PM PST - 13 comments
How to encourage my boyfriend to work on his drinking problem?
Boyfriend is a problem drinker - but not necessarily an alcoholic. What can I do to help him? And how do I protect myself here? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 9:25 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 9:25 PM PST - 43 comments
What's that song from the Yo-Plus ad?
Song-ID-filter: What's that song from the Yo-Plus ad? [more inside]
I don't know art, but I know what makes my water.
Art-sleuthery, part 943: Lithograph, possibly by Nam June Paik, with some Asian (Korean, if Paik) writing on it. Any ideas? [more inside]
The cursor on my MacBook jumps around like crazy.
When typing, my cursor jumps around like crazy, highlighting paragraphs, jumping back words, and making it impossible to type normally. MacBook4,1 (whatever that means), Mac OS X 10.5.8 (9L31a). [more inside]
elderly memoirs
I am looking for feedback on the possibility of creating an elderly memoir blog. A couple of weeks ago my mother’s minister told a story based his father’s reminiscing about the past. The minister fortunately videotaped the conversation with his father so it was saved but he added “many great stories die with the storyteller.” His remarks got me to thinking that many stories and much wisdom from the elderly will be lost if not recorded in some fashion. [more inside]
posted by jcbach at 7:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jcbach at 7:27 PM PST - 15 comments
How can I stop feeling jealous of other people's past lives?
I had a miserable upbringing. Other people didn't. How can I come to terms with this? [more inside]
How do we make Joey a more socialized, better trained, and happier dog?
I am in the increasingly frustrating position of being housed with Joey, my room-mate's dog, who is poorly socialized, and barely trained. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by seagull.apollo at 6:59 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by seagull.apollo at 6:59 PM PST - 18 comments
I see what you did there and no you cannot have a discount.
What would you call this style of psychological manipulation? And what are effective ways to respond to and neutralize it? A couple longish examples of said behavior inside. [more inside]
posted by hegemone at 6:41 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by hegemone at 6:41 PM PST - 31 comments
Applying for citizienship and getting married to a non-American
I'm applying for citizenship (USA, sending in the forms in the next few days) and also possibly getting married (not to an American) in March. Does this effect my application and/or is it a bad idea? [more inside]
seeking non-grindy videogames with excessive cutscenes, good voice acting & good writing
I enjoyed the hell out of Dragon Age: Origins and am looking for more games like it. Platform: PS3, Mac. TL;DR list of likes/dislikes in game after the jump. [more inside]
posted by NoraReed at 5:35 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by NoraReed at 5:35 PM PST - 25 comments
How do I minimize the taxes on money I'm inheriting?
Suppose I were soon to receive a check for approximately $20,000. Also suppose that this represents a portion of my share of an inheritance from a relative and that additional monies will be forthcoming and, though I don't know exactly how much, that'll probably be on the order of $50,000 or so. What are the tax implications of this for me? What could I do to minimize the taxes I pay on this money? (I'm in the U.S.) YANAAccountant or MAccountant.
posted by Wisco72 at 5:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Wisco72 at 5:23 PM PST - 12 comments
Should I take this demotion?
Should I take this demotion? [more inside]
Tax question about $10K IRA distribution and $8K homebuyer's credit
Is it the $10,000 distribution from my IRA and the $8,000 first-time home buyer's credit that's causing us to owe so much more in taxes this year? [more inside]
Locking in, Uniforming, Book-burning, Blood-letting
What notable books did the Nazis burn? I have found references to "All Quiet On The Western Front" being targeted for burning, and was wondering what other famous books they were throwing on the bonfire. Was there a list of targeted books, or did they just burn anything that did not look German enough to them?
posted by WhackyparseThis at 5:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by WhackyparseThis at 5:03 PM PST - 10 comments
I hope there's a way.
Anyone have experience with non-profits that will pay for vet bills? [more inside]
I think I been breathing wrong all this time due to anxiety, so I'm 'relearning' to breath correct but something bad is happening.. What could it be?
I think I been breathing wrong all this time due to anxiety, so I'm 'relearning' to breath correct but something bad is happening.. What could it be? [more inside]
Compile my 365
I just completed a Photo365 project and I'm pretty proud of it. I'd like to create a hard copy of the project to be able to look at and show people, and I'd like to do it fairly inexpensively. I was going to make a photobook, but putting all of those pictures in seems to make the book really expensive.
Any ideas on how to compile all 365 photos physically, both inexpensively and with style?
Un-Pimp My Ride!
Is it possibly to raise a Honda Civic that was lowered by the previous owner? [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan at 4:02 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sciencemandan at 4:02 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I network with people when I don't need a job?
How do I network with individuals when I don't need a job? I recently met a person who I think could be really helpful next time I'm looking for a job, but that likely won't be for a couple of years. How do I keep in touch in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by JannaK at 3:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by JannaK at 3:58 PM PST - 11 comments
WAAAAH
Some more exercise blog/site recommendations for a capable non-specialist. [more inside]
posted by cmoj at 3:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by cmoj at 3:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Personally I LOVE a squeaky bedframe. Helps with pacing. My girlfriend? Not so much.
I need to buy a non squeaky bed for under 500 bucks. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Pornization of sex: do women like cum on the face?
Women: Do you enjoy cum on the face? (NSFW, natch) [more inside]
Cilantro Recipe
I have a big bunch of fresh cilantro that I want to use before it goes bad. Give me your favorite recipes that feature it! [more inside]
posted by jckll at 3:04 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by jckll at 3:04 PM PST - 33 comments
International researcher housing woes and tenant rights
Question: I'm from the UK temporarily working and living in a university city in Ontario, Canada for the 2009/2010 academic year. Due to the fact that I work from home a lot and have to transfer large files (via Skype/DropBox/FTP) from Canada to my labmates overseas, my landlady's internet usage has gone up since I've become a tenant. I think she's using Rogers Express or Extreme Plan. If I'm understanding things correctly, according to the Ontario Landlord/Tenant Act, Canadian landlords can't increase a rent until 12 months after a tenancy has started. What do I do? [more inside]
Car dug out, with added scratches
The hotel employee who dug my car out of the snow left scratches all over the paint. What should I do now? [more inside]
posted by orthogonality at 2:34 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by orthogonality at 2:34 PM PST - 21 comments
Agency vs. Freelance vs. Inhouse?
For all the seasoned graphic designers out there, where have you found the best working environment when it comes to agency vs. freelance vs. inhouse design for a company? [more inside]
posted by RubyDoom at 1:57 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by RubyDoom at 1:57 PM PST - 16 comments
Too much information - don't know which way to turn!
Please help me sort out my weight-loss/strength training/eating regime. [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger at 1:50 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by triggerfinger at 1:50 PM PST - 33 comments
Oopsie. I broke my hearts.
I ruined a perfectly good silicone hearts mold by melting crayons for my daughter's Pre-K class. What can I do with it now? [more inside]
posted by czechmate at 1:42 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by czechmate at 1:42 PM PST - 14 comments
I'd prefer not to spend my entire vacation budget on the plane.
What can I do to get a lower fare from Detroit, MI to Nagoya, Japan? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 1:36 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Vorteks at 1:36 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I plot a comparison of points to the normal curve in excel?
How do I compare a scatter of points in excel to a normal curve? [more inside]
Daddy and Me Gaming
I would like to play video/computer games with my two youngest children who do not read well yet. And I would like to play *with* them, not watch/help them play. (details inside) [more inside]
posted by cross_impact at 1:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by cross_impact at 1:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Link to (in)famous internet-based meltdown
Looking for link to (in)famous internet-based meltdown. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by docgonzo at 1:15 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by docgonzo at 1:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Why are you holding your hands so awkwardly?
In the HBO series Rome, people who are making formal speeches often make very stylized gestures with their hands. What do these gestures mean? [more inside]
posted by cider at 1:08 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by cider at 1:08 PM PST - 11 comments
Who's soup can is it, after all?
Who designed the Campbell's soup can label Warhol made himself famous with? [more inside]
posted by tommyD at 1:06 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by tommyD at 1:06 PM PST - 19 comments
Visual Basic 2008 resources.
I want to teach myself Visual Basic 2008 to help me get ahead at work. I have some questions about how to do it well. [more inside]
Is reading in a moving car / train, harmful for the eyes?
Is reading in a moving car / train, harmful for the eyes - meaning can it lead to weak eyesight or other eye issues? [more inside]
posted by shalam at 1:00 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by shalam at 1:00 PM PST - 14 comments
Too late for a basin or a mop: pretreating vomit soiled laundry
NSFSS (Not Safe For Sensitive Stomachs): What is the best way to pre-treat bedding that have been soiled by copious amounts of chunky vomit? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 at 12:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by echolalia67 at 12:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Pre-flight snogging locations
Where between Oakland and SFO can I have sex in my car during the day? [more inside]
Repaying a huge set of favors from a friend?
A motorcycle mechanic friend of mine has done me a number of huge favors leading up to a recent road trip. I owe him bigtime. How to repay him? [more inside]
Curious empathetic response or... ?
Why, when I see someone get hurt (or a particularly awful injury is described to me), do I get a weird sensation (empathetic response?) that's akin to needing to pee? [more inside]
The Elements of Style
Yet another StyleFilter question: helping a non-white young adult learn to dress herself. [more inside]
posted by tantivy at 12:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by tantivy at 12:52 PM PST - 10 comments
At the behest of creme fraiche (I know, groan...)
Ideas of how to use up some freshly made creme fraiche, please. The more the better, with bonus points for original/unique/non-Googled-out options. [more inside]
posted by ifjuly at 12:40 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ifjuly at 12:40 PM PST - 12 comments
How is the big loser such a big secret?
How does The Biggest Loser keep early results a secret during filming when eliminated players are sent home? [more inside]
posted by decathecting at 12:36 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by decathecting at 12:36 PM PST - 24 comments
Good, Cheap lavalier microphone?
Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive lavalier microphone?
Help me learn SEM!
I'd like to teach myself structural equation modeling. What resources can you recommend? [more inside]
Tom Petty Opening Act
Who opened the Florida leg of the Tom Petty FULL MOON FEVER tour? My Google-fu is failing me!
What kind of beer should I buy for my extremely helpful neighbor
What kind of beer should I buy for my extremely helpful neighbor? [more inside]
NY, NY
NYC Travel filter: Please tell me where to find out about any of the following: (1) live music of the broadly indie rock variety, (2) unpretentious dance nights, and (3) karaoke. [more inside]
help diagnose me
Are these real aches and pains or is it all in my head? [more inside]
posted by jsmith78 at 12:16 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jsmith78 at 12:16 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find old Valentines Day cards from the Onion?
Looking for a series of Valentines Day cards from the Onion that were put up on the web somewhere around 2002-2003 [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth at 12:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth at 12:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Why does the engine 'skip' when I'm breaking at a red light?
My car 'skips' when I'm stopped at red lights. Please help me try to diagnose what's ailing my sad, old car. YANAM/YANMM. [more inside]
So one of those Egg Council creeps got to you too, huh?
Is there actually a link between eating eggs and having high choleterol? [more inside]
posted by albrecht at 12:03 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by albrecht at 12:03 PM PST - 19 comments
Win 7 install problem
I did a clean reinstall of Windows 7. When I did, rather than creating a small "recovery" partition, it designated an entire separate hard drive a system drive. Now if I want to use the built in drive image program it insists I back up both...when I just want to back up the OS. Can this be changed? If not, if I use a third party image program can I just back up the C drive?
Should we rent a car in Aruba?
Should we rent a car in Aruba? [more inside]
How do authors and artists know whether or not they're being cheated by publishers and record companies?
How do authors and artists know whether or not they're being cheated by publishers and record companies? [more inside]
Help us amplify a washboard!
Musical washboard aplification -- suggestions, please! [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 11:25 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 11:25 AM PST - 10 comments
Hey, pescatarians! Need some raw fish ideas!
Hey, pescatarians! Need some raw fish ideas! [more inside]
Record me a speech
Windows voice recorder limits me to 30 minute recordings. I need a software that will allow me to record unlimited clips, and I really, really hope it's freeware. [more inside]
posted by saysthis at 11:07 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by saysthis at 11:07 AM PST - 4 comments
Books on multi-threaded programing
Is there a good book/blog/whathaveyou about defensive programing techniques to avoid deadlocks and race conditions? I'm looking for something geared towards experienced computer engineers. [more inside]
posted by aspo at 11:01 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by aspo at 11:01 AM PST - 13 comments
Best way to prevent unintentional charges overseas
I am going to Japan for a week. Love to bring my Nexus One but wanna make sure I do not end up with $$$$ bill. In the same time, I want have the phone on to use it with Wifi networks and perhaps the GPS.
As a follow up question, if there a way I can buy a SIM in Japan that would provide me with an unlimited data for that week?
What are my options?
Tax issues for nonprofit staff in Africa?
US TaxFilter: Help me figure out what the legal way is to file tax returns (if necessary) for my nonprofit staff members who live and work in Africa, and are doing work for next to no pay out of the goodness of their hearts... [more inside]
posted by treehorn+bunny at 10:53 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by treehorn+bunny at 10:53 AM PST - 18 comments
Not "Love of Money is the Root of Evil," please
I want to give my husband a money clip for Valentine's day and am would love to have a sweet quote or phrase engraved on it, but I'm drawing a blank... [more inside]
posted by Bella Sebastian at 10:44 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Bella Sebastian at 10:44 AM PST - 18 comments
This is supposed to be a good problem to have...
JobFilter - The short version: I've got a job I mostly love, but the company is in a bit of financial danger. I got an [unsolicited] offer for something else, and I can't figure out what to do. [more inside]
Innovative ways that four-year colleges engage in their communities
I'm looking for examples of innovative and creative ways that liberal arts colleges are engaging in the economic and civic development of their local communities - and becoming institutions that really matter to the places where they're located, in addition to the wider educational community. [more inside]
Mad Men is a nice place to visit, but I don't want to live there!
Single guy needs to furnish and decorate an empty apartment. Completely lost -- please help! [more inside]
Fun love songs
What are the best cheesy, campy, corny, over-the-top, or otherwise fun love songs? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at 10:33 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by keith0718 at 10:33 AM PST - 33 comments
Getting poor signal in an internal mini PCI ATSC TV tuner
I recently bought an Avermedia a327 Mini PCI ATSC (DTV) tuner card which I put in my Dell Vostro 1500. I get horrible signal strength (unwatchable) through the built-in antennas. [more inside]
Hard boiled in spaaaaaaace.
Future noir. Please recommend detective fiction in a scifi setting. [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 9:54 AM PST - 67 comments
posted by porpoise at 9:54 AM PST - 67 comments
My right side isn't acting right
YANMD filter - but there's something amiss with the right side of my body (I think). Lengthy. [more inside]
How to deal with a severing of sibling ties?
I am looking for resources to help me deal with the growing realization that I was abused, physically and emotionally, by my older brother for the better part of 20 years. [more inside]
help with a move
Pullman Washington question- need some help, relocating [more inside]
Making a unique wooden puzzle box - how to prepare?
Making a unique wooden puzzle box - how to prepare? [more inside]
posted by Cogentesque at 9:03 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Cogentesque at 9:03 AM PST - 18 comments
Ottawa tailor help
Suit advice: I'm looking to buy one or two new suits in the next couple months in Ottawa. I already have a decent idea of budget and styles but I'm still relatively new to the city and not sure where to go for a tailor. Can anyone recommend a good starting point for me?
Is three months too early to ban your girlfriend from ever wearing flip flops again?
Resources for lady new to foot fetishism? Many details inside. [more inside]
Riddle me this, Ditka!
American Football rules question: If the quarterback overthrows a pass to a receiver in the end zone and the ball bounces off the field goal post and is then caught by the receiver (the ball never hit the ground nor is the receiver out of bounds). Is the catch fair?
posted by analogue at 8:18 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by analogue at 8:18 AM PST - 18 comments
DentalInsuranceDeductibleFilter
Does what my dentist's receptionist told me re: dental insurance and my deductible make sense? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 8:04 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 8:04 AM PST - 12 comments
Can an employer require a minimum tenure?
Asking for a friend: Is it legal for an employer (in Ontario, Canada) to structure an employment contract that requires the employee to stay and work for the company for a minimum period of time (say, one year)? [more inside]
Is Dancing Inherently Romantic?
Dancing: how do girls feel about it? And also a problem with my jealousy. [more inside]
How do I connect a USB header device?
How do I hook up an internal card reader with USB header connection, when I don't have a USB header connection on my motherboard? [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo at 7:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Frasermoo at 7:11 AM PST - 10 comments
This is why we can't have nice things.
The jeweler that my engagement ring (and lifetime warranty) came from has liquidated, am I out of luck? [more inside]
Hey Joe, Where you goin with that gun in your hand?
A friend of mine's boyfriend strikes me as abusive, has blown up at me in a completely inappropriate way in the past, and I don't want him at my wedding. My fiance doesn't want to make waves. How to approach this? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 6:43 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by orville sash at 6:43 AM PST - 34 comments
Single mother to be, the Bible and sperm
I am making plans to become a mother soon. Sperm donation keeps popping into mind but I am a single Christian. Can someone point me in the direction of a good sources of information from a Christian/biblical perspective for or against this. [more inside]
Entropy in the Animal Welfare Universe
Only a few months after joining a local animal welfare group, I had a front-row seat in the bitter ending of the organization and it's becoming clear that sometime soon there will be two new organizations in its place as all the players pick sides and band together. Watching this play out made me curious about the number of animal welfare/shelter/education groups in my community and, with daily reading and searching, I seem to discover new little groups every couple of days. I'm sure this kind of thing is common all over the world and I bet it is not limited to the animal welfare folks. Nevertheless, I am unable to explain the large number of organizations, all with the same goals, competing for all kinds of resources. [more inside]
Turned down for a promotion - what do I do now?
My boss strongly and repeatedly encouraged me to apply for a promotion, then gave the job to one of my coworkers. What do I do now? If I try to find another job how do I explain why I am looking? [more inside]
Do states tax you on income made in other states?
Why do I owe Maryland $400+ in taxes when I made less than $16,000 last year and moved to New Jersey mid-way through the year? Do states tax you on income you made in other states? Generic tax advice appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by anonymous at 5:59 AM PST - 11 comments
What's an average salary for a paid search marketer?
What's an average/normal salary for a paid search marketer (i.e., with AdWords, Yahoo, etc.) with three years of experience? I work at a small digital agency in NYC.
Thanks!
Reaching out to Uncle Sam from under the table.
U.S. TaxFilter: I get paid under the table, and as such I don't have a W-2 for my work. How do I declare this on my taxes? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 5:32 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 5:32 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me make my own travel maps
I'd like to make a map that includes my favorite restaurants (for example) on a city map and be able to print and carry it with me. What tools can I use for this? Is there software that makes this easy? Google maps doesn't seem to do what I want - or I don't know how to use it. Help? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 4:52 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by vacapinta at 4:52 AM PST - 12 comments
Because pressure canning tomatoes from the supermarket feels wrong
I recently got a pressure canner for Christmas, and, being the treehugger that I am, I would like to eat local and join a CSA. Anyone have any advice for finding a good one near the Somerset county, NJ region? [more inside]
How much fibre should I be eating?
Dietary fibre: how much and how much water to go with it? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 4:36 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Solomon at 4:36 AM PST - 4 comments
Need Your Advice - Would I be eligible to profit sharing?
Got laid off from a Washington state company last November after just 8 months on the job. Before I joined that company, I was promised a profit sharing plan between 15% to 30% of my base. The offer letter stated that it is "based on company results and is not guaranteed". Right before I left the company, unconfirmed news was that there WOULD be a profit sharing after year-end as the company was doing pretty well. [more inside]
February 7
Only experienced applicants will be considered...
Any advice for getting an accounting job without having any experience? [more inside]
Elderly stuffed animal needs repair in Austin TX
Beloved Stuffed Animal is almost 30 years old and in need of some serious repair. Fabric unraveling, seams splitting, fur falling out — it's a bad scene. Is there anyone in Austin TX or thereabouts we can take him to for repair? (And if that fails, is there anyone anywhere who won't charge $600?) [more inside]
I'll bet you don't know the answer
Is a recovered onside kick such as at the beginning of the 2nd half of tonight's Super Bowl when the ball is touched by the receiving team before it travels 10 yards but not recovered by them considered a turnover by the receiving team? [more inside]
Nicest but Cheapest Furniture Possible for a New Home?
Nicest but Cheapest Furniture Possible for a New Home? I'm looking for something more durable and nicer than IKEA (my furniture staple since college), on par with, but at a discount from the normal price of, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, etc. I've had no luck at the Outlets for the previous stores. I've read about hotel liquidators and have heard about special wholesalers only available for designers in major cities, but I'm not sure where to find them in D.C. (current city) or El Paso (where I'm moving). Bonus question: Do you have an online designer (like Kelly and Olivia) that helped you?
Roth IRA but will not be working anymore??
Can I keep my Roth IRA if I'm not working anymore? [more inside]
Oh say, can you see?
What's the magic word for finding Super Bowl highlights on YouTube or elsewhere before they are deleted? [more inside]
posted by toodleydoodley at 9:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by toodleydoodley at 9:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me design the ideal mini-farm!
It's time to begin my dream garden - help me design it!
I've always dreamt of being self-sufficient enough to virtually take my family off the food grid. Last year we moved to a house with an acre of land, all woods, and as soon as this latest snow dump disappears the contractors will arrive and clear approximately 5,000 sf of it (out-of-scale pictures here).
I'm poised on the brink of drawing up plans and am eager for some input; I've got the wee beginnings of an orchard coming in March, plus the beds will be built of harvested timbers and thus fairly permanent, so I want to get the design right the first time. [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 8:56 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by GardenGal at 8:56 PM PST - 57 comments
Moscow or St. Petersburg?
I'm applying to study abroad in Russia. Problem is, I'm torn between studying in Moscow or St. Petersburg. [more inside]
Double-barreled given names in Japan: Just how inconvenient are they?
I want to learn more about how Japanese bureaucracy handles Japan-born kids registered with "double-barreled" given names (like MIYASHITA Jamie Shizu 宮下ジェイミー静). If you have personal stories, please share. [more inside]
posted by No-sword at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by No-sword at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I tattle?
I think I've been sexually harassed at work. I want to go to someone, but I'm worried this might have repercussions for me. My question is very long, so I apologize. [more inside]
When were investitures held for Officers of the Order of the British Empire in 2009?
When are the ceremonies for appointment to the Order of the British Empire held? [more inside]
How to cite/credit copyrighted song lyrics in Creative Commons-licensed fiction
How do I properly credit popular (presumably copyrighted) popular music when quoting lyrics in the context of original fiction being released under Creative Commons? [more inside]
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 6:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 6:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Can we become more than friends?
I'm developing feelings for her...should I just say so? [more inside]
To porn or not to porn?
I'm thinking of posing nude for a niche pin-up site, but before I do it, help me think of all the ways this could backfire. [more inside]
2010 Olympics Web Streaming
Who's going to be streaming the 2010 Olympics? [more inside]
posted by misterpatrick at 6:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by misterpatrick at 6:14 PM PST - 10 comments
How to celebrate honey and bees on St. Modomnoc's?
This year I'm hoping to celebrate St. Modomnoc's Day instead of St. Valentines. (It falls on Feb 13 and Modomnoc is the patron saint of bees and beekeeping, a nice way to subvert the commercial valentines machine.) My question: what are your best food and drink recipes, crafts, pastimes, or activities that I could make or do to celebrate honey or bees with my friends and/or boyfriend?
posted by dahliachewswell at 5:24 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by dahliachewswell at 5:24 PM PST - 31 comments
In search of Oxo Cubes in NYC
Where can I buy Oxo beef cubes in NYC? Have found them on Amazon but need to get some for tomorrow if possible.
posted by gfrobe at 5:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gfrobe at 5:07 PM PST - 5 comments
How to sell car bought by finance? (UK)
I'm paying for a car registered in my name, however the finance deal is in my partner's name. This is causing problems and I would like some advice. [more inside]
I know I need a new wheel, but I don't know when.
How much longer can I nurse my bike wheel before replacing it? [more inside]
What do you all want from me?
How can a teen deal with bothersome family elders while staying polite? [more inside]
Rip and Burn Multiple Movies to a DVD using New 0.9.4 Handbrake for Divx player?
Since Handbrake 0.9.4 seems to have gotten rid of the .avi/Xvid option, is there anyway to rip a DVD so it will play on a divx etc enabled player? If you have the time, I would appreciate a step by step breakdown. Much appreciated! (and thanks way back when for figuring out how to do this on the older Handbrake).
posted by snap_dragon at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
You're welcome to wait in the bar
How do restaurants estimate how long you'll have to wait to be seated? [more inside]
posted by AngerBoy at 3:29 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by AngerBoy at 3:29 PM PST - 27 comments
Home Cheap Home
Some less common types of building construction (e.g. Straw bale, earth, adobe, tires) seem like they would be cheaper than the standard balloon wooden houses that are built these days. Assuming you could find knowledgeable workers, which type would be the least expensive to build, but would still meet modern construction codes?
posted by mmf at 3:12 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mmf at 3:12 PM PST - 15 comments
Does a US passport number change upon renewal?
Will a renewed U.S. passport have the same ID number as the original? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler at 3:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by tomwheeler at 3:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Pros and cons of starting an online vintage fashion store in the UK?
Pros and cons of starting an online vintage fashion store in the UK? [more inside]
posted by tel3path at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by tel3path at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments
Is my document hosed?
Word 2007 freakout: Is my document hosed? [more inside]
backitup yourself
Help a recently diagnosed ADHD college student fix-up her transcript, apply to university, and get on with her life?
Help a recently diagnosed ADHD college student fix-up her transcript, apply to university, and get on with her life? [more inside]
On second thought, I actually am that superficial.
After a first date that I can see isn't going to go anywhere based on a lack of physical attraction, how do I proceed decently? [more inside]
A modular new media portfolio.
I've decided to finally get create a portfolio modular enough so that I'll be able to reuse parts of it for at least a year or so. But how ought I go about this so as not to waste time. [more inside]
Should I just climb Mount Springfield?
The NFL season ends today! What can I do, and where can I go on-line, to keep up with the sport until next fall? [more inside]
City clerk signature verification by county clerk in New York City
How much does it cost for the city clerk's signature to be verified, on both a marriage license and a marriage certificate, by the county clerk of New York County? I cannot find this information anywhere and I need it for an apostille. [more inside]
posted by mdonley at 12:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mdonley at 12:16 PM PST - 5 comments
How to give cash gift?
A friend of ours is in deep financial (medical- wife died of cancer) trouble. Many friends have pooled money (cash and checks made to cash).
What is the best way to give it?
We are considering Cashier's check, Visa gift card, etc. Keep in mind, he is very proud, and we're afraid that he will not cash a pile of checks. (Also, avoiding tax implications would be nice.)
Advice/recommendations to give my little girl the best violin lessons
My 6 year old is getting ready to start taking violin lessons (taking Suzuki method). What can I expect and what do you recommend to give her the best results? [more inside]
posted by ShawnString at 11:28 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ShawnString at 11:28 AM PST - 20 comments
I need to find an herb shop in S. Ohio. Help me out!
Bulk herb shops in southern Ohio/northern Kentucky? (Kava kava, valerian, etc.) [more inside]
posted by deacon_blues at 10:43 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by deacon_blues at 10:43 AM PST - 8 comments
Dreamweaver CS3 Not Acknowledging Code Formatting Preferences
Dreamweaver CS3 forgets preferences and improperly formats code, it won't insert line breaks where I set it to in the tag libraries...I've tried everything. In particular, the ul/ol/li/p tags do not format correctly. [more inside]
What are the terms and lease rates for cell tower sites?
What's the going rate and terms for leasing your land for a cell tower site and is there any ability to negotiate? [more inside]
Word 2007 list formatting
Help on formatting a multi-level list in Word 2007 [more inside]
factors in moving urban to "near" suburban
considering move from central location in large city to edge of large city - within limits but nearly suburban. while homes here have amenities we desire in our price range - we are very very concerned about being away from things we rely on - proximity, nightlife, restaurants. how do people make this decision? [more inside]
Can you identify this house song?
Good, cheap digital SLR?
Is there a good, cheap digital SLR, preferably that comes with a 28mm lens out of the box? Hard do say what I'll use it for but it won't be used for action/sports shots.
But what if I actually get SICK!?!?
I’m going to travel for the next year or so, I have some questions about travel/medical insurance. [more inside]
What they heck is Tukan?
Periodically, when booting my wife's XP laptop, an application called Tukan launches. I can't figure out what it is or how it is spawned. [more inside]
posted by GregWithLime at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by GregWithLime at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
How to treat dog ringworm at home?
How can I treat puppy ringworm at home/over-the-counter? [more inside]
posted by jwfree at 8:37 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jwfree at 8:37 AM PST - 12 comments
The world needs my New York walking blog. I need you to name it.
I'm starting a project wherein I walk each and every block of every street in Manhattan, at least once, over the course of roughly 2-3 months. I want to chronicle this process of walking all of Manhattan in a daily blog, preferably with a daily picture and some text. What do I call this blog? (And should I use tumblr? And anything else to keep in mind?) [more inside]
Spouses on academic interviews?
The search committee encouraged Mr. Anonymous to bring me on his campus interview. Huh? Do I go? And if so, how do I handle it gracefully? [more inside]
Negative long-term effects of decongestant usage?
Should I be worried about long-term decongestant/antihistamine usage? [more inside]
posted by prunes at 8:27 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by prunes at 8:27 AM PST - 15 comments
Disturbing or sublime Protestant hymns?
What public domain Protestant hymns do you find disturbing and/or sublime? I'm looking for songs with any of the following characteristics: grim imagery; interesting/odd/effective use of allegory and metaphor; expressions of doubt; awesome rhetoric. [more inside]
posted by the_bone at 8:16 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by the_bone at 8:16 AM PST - 29 comments
Six Days Near St. Maarten
What should my boyfriend and I do for 6 days on or near St. Maarten? [more inside]
posted by kevin-o at 8:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by kevin-o at 8:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Dell says my Studio 1535 doesn't support Win7. Should I install it anyway?
Dell says my Studio 1535 doesn't support Win7. Should I install it anyway? [more inside]
posted by mneekadon at 7:57 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mneekadon at 7:57 AM PST - 10 comments
"My SmartyPants are made from the fiber of a indigenous tree-plant in the south of Durkadurkastan where the Tree of Life was rumored to have been planted in 846BC by sabertooth tiger shepherds..."
My fiance has male answer syndrome. Lately, I have found myself getting irritated almost after every sentence. How do I change my perception/attitude so I can handle this with grace and humor instead of anger and stabbing?
posted by spec80 at 7:42 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by spec80 at 7:42 AM PST - 57 comments
Something Ergo Sum?
My High School Latin Is Failing Me-Filter: What would a good translation of "I eat brains, therefore I am?" that keeps as close to the shortness of "cognito ergo sum" as possible?
Study English as a foreigner in USA?
My girlfriend is thinking about moving to America. She's not a native English speaker; what programs in NYC are available? Which ones are reputable? [more inside]
posted by thesecagesarenotgoodenough at 7:22 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by thesecagesarenotgoodenough at 7:22 AM PST - 11 comments
Can I run a fantasy parimutuel?
Under what conditions would online fantasy parimutuel be legal? [more inside]
I knead a gift bread recipe
What is a good gift bread recipe? (other food as gift recipes appreciated as well) [more inside]
posted by karyotypical at 6:35 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by karyotypical at 6:35 AM PST - 20 comments
Please recommend a very simple online store.
I need recommendations from people experienced with setting up a dead-simple online store. [more inside]
posted by fake at 6:09 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by fake at 6:09 AM PST - 10 comments
Rice: how to creatively cook with it
Nokia N900 assistance
Any advice for a novice on writing simple programs for the Nokia N900? [more inside]
posted by zerobyproxy at 5:12 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by zerobyproxy at 5:12 AM PST - 6 comments
Getting voice recordings from QuickVoice on iPhone to the PC
I have the original QuickVoice recorder app on my iPhone, installed before the iPhone had its own-brand voice recorder. Inside QuickVoice I have about 30 long recordings that are too big to be emailed by the app. But the QuickVoice Sync app mentioned on this page isn't working for me. Can anyone suggest other ways that I can get inside the iPhone to access the data held by this app and transfer it to my desktop computer? I don't want to jailbreak the phone. My platform is Windows XP.
Learning yoga by yourself?
What's the best way to learn yoga without getting lessons (due to lack of funds)? Is there an established beginners DVD/book someone can recommend? [more inside]
Proper use of commas for dates
"Sunday 7 February 2010." Is a comma required between "Sunday" and "7"?
Really plausible space marines
What are some details of military life that authors writing for generic military settings often get wrong? What details, if I got them right, would convince you that I had really done my homework? Note that I'm not looking for punctilio like the particular way somebody carries his hat indoors but rather broader things that would be ring true for servicemen of any tradition (e.g., strict rules about exactly how to carry a hat). [more inside]
February 6
Are there any programs/extensions out there to make the editing/organizing of my bookmarks in Firefox any easier?
Are there any programs/extensions out there to make the editing/organizing of my bookmarks in Firefox any easier? I'm using XMarks to sync these bookmarks between my XP and OSX machines. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo at 11:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by decrescendo at 11:10 PM PST - 5 comments
The guy I love is depressed, how do I deal with it/take care of myself?
My boyfriend's severe depression is coming back and I'm having trouble dealing with his withdrawing because of it. How do I deal with this in a way that is healthy for both of us? [more inside]
posted by sherber at 9:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by sherber at 9:53 PM PST - 16 comments
Dude.
My car was stolen. What else should I be doing that I haven't done yet? [more inside]
<3
Valentines filter: I'm in Ontario, she's in Vancouver. I want to send my girlfriend a nice basket of chocolates for Valentines day. A bit wary of what to do... [more inside]
F***ing Flicker
Having problems uploading photos to Flicker! Help! [more inside]
What's it like after an avalanche?
I was up in the mountains this morning and got curious about avalanches. Specifically: has anyone skied (or ridden) post-avalanche snow? Does it act like powder, hard-pack, or something totally different? Bonus points if anyone's done this in the Tahoe area.
posted by hammurderer at 7:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hammurderer at 7:27 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm in a mid-twenties rut, get me out of here!
I'm in a mid-twenties rut. Please help me think of activities, classes, or organizations in NYC I can partake in to get me active and motivated! [more inside]
posted by jamnbread at 7:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jamnbread at 7:11 PM PST - 13 comments
What does the iPhone have that the iPod touch doesn't have?
iPhone vs. iPod Touch: Besides the phone and the camera, what can you do on an iPhone that you CAN'T do with an iPod Touch? [more inside]
Quote about suffering many things only a few of whcih happened
Quotefilter: I'm looking for a quote about having suffered many things only some of which happened. CS Lewis? [more inside]
posted by ticketmaster10 at 7:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ticketmaster10 at 7:01 PM PST - 10 comments
For whom the bell tolls? Not me, please.
How do I fix the clock alarm on an old GE stove? Photo and details inside. [more inside]
posted by zadcat at 6:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zadcat at 6:51 PM PST - 4 comments
[DinnerEmergencyFilter] Accidentally cooked two pork chops for 60 min rather than 30 min - chops are tough and sad looking. How to salvage for dinner guest arriving in 30 minutes?
Chops were baked for 60 min (should have been 30) at 350 degrees, smothered in green apples and a thin caramel sauce of butter, brown sugar, and salt. Any ideas on how to fix this? I'm a sad bird.
posted by anthropomorphic at 6:10 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by anthropomorphic at 6:10 PM PST - 14 comments
Traffic lights and yellow snow?
Do yellow traffic lights get clogged with blowing snow? [more inside]
posted by huckit at 5:56 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by huckit at 5:56 PM PST - 27 comments
Anyone know a good accountant in San francisco?
Does anyone know a good (not too expensive) accountant in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by twiggy32 at 5:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by twiggy32 at 5:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Your Bisquick recipe?
Your most unusual Bisquick recipe? [more inside]
Looking for an all-in-one concert/event Iphone app like going.com, (that doesn't suck
Does anyone know of an App with the event and concert discovery features like Going.com has? Their Iphone app blows. Seems like an all-in-one niche needs to be filled here, unless I'm missing something? thanks
Stuck in Chicago. I have questions.
I'm trying to get to DC, but am stuck in Chicago until Monday due to a historic blizzard and a United Airlines screw up. I booked a hotel in the city, near Diversey stop. (1) My flight out monday is 6am. What's the best/cheapest option to get to the airport that early? I found shared vans from Continental Airport Express, but the earliest they will pick up is at 4am - will that be enough time to get the airport in time to go thru security and board? Any other options? How much would a taxi cost?
(2) Any suggestions for how to kill time in that area? I don't know Chicago at all.
Thanks!
Can I Move To The UK on $50,000 Per Year?
What are the prospects for a retired American with a gross annual income of $50,000 to relocate in the UK? (Not London or other large city.) Living without a car would be in the mix.
I've lived in the UK and wonder if I could make it on that income. Is it sufficient? Could I convince the immigration folks to let me in?
Not planning anything imminent. But it woud be nice to rule it in or out as an option.
I want confirmation on my information bout my transportation from Spadina sta - wait, what IS that?
What is this piece of lost Toronto Chinatown seen in the Shuffle Demons' 'Spadina Bus'? [more inside]
Stranger Danger
Looking for advice on how to teach my 6 year old about how to identify and avoid abduction that is based on real information about how abduction happens. [more inside]
posted by alcahofa at 3:58 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by alcahofa at 3:58 PM PST - 59 comments
Why do corner stores even exist?
Help with a Cushing's Dog?
What can we not miss in our two week trip to Spain?
What can we not miss in our two week trip to Spain? [more inside]
posted by emilyv at 3:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by emilyv at 3:24 PM PST - 11 comments
Back-seat driver needs to parler francais
GPS fans: I have a Garmin nuvi 1300T bought 12/2009 with USA maps. It's been worth the cost already, but now I need maps of France. Should I add European maps to the US Garmin, or buy a new one in Europe?
Pretzel and mustard? Yes please!
My wife is making these pretzels for our party tomorrow. How much of the process can be completed tonight and chilled in the fridge to be finished in the morning so that the pretzels are hot and fresh for kickoff? Can they be shaped and chilled tonight then allowed to come to room temp before boiling?
posted by Keith Talent at 2:53 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Keith Talent at 2:53 PM PST - 5 comments
Bookmark fix
Lately when I've been accessing my bookmark list in Firefox, it frequently reverts back to the top of the list. How can I fix it so that it stays where I last clicked?
mud baths and cucumbers over the eyes
Best spas or resorts near Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill? Think "pampering." [more inside]
A pub[lishing] quiz
I am looking for journals and periodicals that would be appropriate for submitting interdisciplinary articles in the humanities. [more inside]
Would an online forum improve citizen engagement with City Council?
I'm searching for examples of City Councils that incorporate technology into the process, specifically things like online forums where citizens can discuss issues. [more inside]
London Loner
London, UK living arrangements. Help me sort out the options and get settled! [more inside]
We live together!
NYC domestic partner filter - Do I need to change my non-driver ID to reflect my address, before we file for a partnership? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Connecting to local devices when on a VPN?
When I connect to my office via VPN, I cannot access my local network, which uses the same IP addressing scheme as the remote network. I'm tired of disconnecting and reconnecting to control my music player. Would setting up a DNS server locally solve this? Do I still have to change the IP addresses of my local devices? [more inside]
Is it better to have been fired, or not worked there at all?
I'm going job hunting next week. I'll be applying for retail, restaurant, and fast food positions. My experience consists of one year at McDonalds (fired), and a one month temp job.
In my last job search, I noticed that my sole call-back was from when I left McDonalds entirely off the application. However, I wasn't hired due to lack of experience.
Would it be better to leave McDonalds on my applications and take the risk, or take the risk of not being hired due to lack of experience? [more inside]
posted by biochemist at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by biochemist at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
Please help me find a new jewelry box for my new jewelry
Three weeks ago my home was burgled and my jewelry box (with all its contents) was stolen. Super shoppers of MeFi, can you help me find another jewelry box just like the one I had? [more inside]
posted by orange swan at 12:00 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by orange swan at 12:00 PM PST - 18 comments
plucked violin songs
Hi, can someone reccomend a song that heavily consists of plucking a violin or cello please.
posted by sockpim at 11:57 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by sockpim at 11:57 AM PST - 25 comments
"...try as we may to make a silence, we cannot." - John Cage
What visual artists are known (or would you say should be) for use of white space / negative space? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you at 11:47 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by regicide is good for you at 11:47 AM PST - 32 comments
Help me awesomeate my Pre!
I have a Palm Pre. Now what? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 11:45 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 11:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Where did the Scale go?
My hot water pot and coffee machine suddenly (over a period of 2 days) simultaneously completely descaled themselves, leaving piles of scale on their bottoms. This despite no use of descaling agents, or any other efforts to do this.
I am thinking something must have changed with our tap water to have done this, but can't imagine what this would be. Any thoughts or other possibilities?
How much time and money to add to our house?
Househunting in VT. How feasible is adding a 600sq/ft addition (master suite above living room) to an existing 800 sq/ft Cape Cod? Could it be done by the end of the summer for under $100K? [more inside]
posted by billtron at 9:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by billtron at 9:56 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me cut the cord with no regrets
Having been humbled by a growing cable bill, and emboldened by articles like this and this, I've decided to return my cable box and buy a HTPC to serve up TV, movies and other content... Help me avoid some common pitfalls and make this an enjoyable and money-saving endeavor! [more inside]
University of Michigan Filter: Can someone recommend at reliable taxi service from the University of Michigan to the DTW airport?
Can someone recommend at reliable taxi service from the University of Michigan to the DTW airport? [more inside]
Information about being an au pair in Austria?
I might go be an au pair for a friend of a friend in Austria. Help. [more inside]
Natural leadership
I've noticed that some people have what I'm going to call "natural leadership"--that is, even if they're put into a situation where everyone is formally equal, they're the ones everyone looks to. I've been in countless such situations, and there's almost always been one person who was the one everyone else said to check with. I want to be that guy. What do I need to do to be that guy? [more inside]
If everyone earned the same amount, what would it be?
If every working person on the planet earned the same wage, what would we all be earning? [more inside]
posted by lhputtgrass at 9:22 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by lhputtgrass at 9:22 AM PST - 18 comments
Friday's edition of "El popular" in TO
I need yesterday's (Friday's) edition of "El popular" the Spanish-language paper in Toronto. [more inside]
Any products using roses
I am looking for gift type products that either incorporate roses, are rose scented, rose flavored, etc.. for my elderly mother-in-law. [more inside]
posted by gudrun at 8:08 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by gudrun at 8:08 AM PST - 21 comments
Podcasting on the cheap?
Best podcasting equipment around $100 each for two-person chat show? [more inside]
Wifi in, wifi out....
Hotel/Hotspot wifi question: Is it possible to share the same connection on many devices? say my laptop/ipod/SIP phone without paying incrementally for each device? [more inside]
Why is lsass.exe accessing hard drive continually?
Why is the lsass.exe process in Vista 64 constantly accessing my hard drive? [more inside]
Help me plan my 11-year-old son's Lord of the Rings party!
My 11 year old son wants a LOTR themed birthday party. I'm ashamed to admit this, but have never watched all three movies. He's much more knowledgeable about all things LOTR than I.
Help!! We've had a tough year, and I truly want to make this party a blast for him. (One party to rule them all, as he says!) [more inside]
Where on the web can I download danceable music mixes?
Where on the web can I download danceable music mixes...without getting heavily involved in music scenes? - including indie, world music etc. [more inside]
Snow Removal Service
I live in Baltimore County, MD where there's a ridiculous amount of snow piling up. What's the best way to hire a snow remover service? Also, for those who are also getting hit by the blizzard, what's the going price range/wait? Any recommendations? [more inside]
Geocoded highscores in Flash?
How do I make a Flash quiz with an internal high score table dividing players by country? [more inside]
posted by Tom-B at 6:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Tom-B at 6:46 AM PST - 4 comments
New home stereo options
I need help getting up to speed on new home stereo options. I'd like to listen to digital files (mostly .mp3 and .flac) without having to fire up my desktop. [more inside]
Please help me find a specific wallpaper site.
I am searching for a specific wallpaper site [more inside]
Help me take the pain out of organizing my photos
I have a zillion photos in iPhoto and half a zillion scattered around my hard disks. I'd like to organise them all into clean, portable folders, keeping my iPhoto ratings and killing dupes, and somehow automate this process. [more inside]
Meal Ideas for the Limited Pantry
Paycheck Deposit Borked: Help me figure out how to not starve for the next week until it's fixed! [more inside]
posted by julie_of_the_jungle at 4:19 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by julie_of_the_jungle at 4:19 AM PST - 22 comments
Computer games my mum might like?
I need recommendations for computer games suitable for my mum, who is getting on in years. [more inside]
Lifting barbells without a coach
How do I learn to lift barbells safely, without a coach to guide me? [more inside]
Struggling with infertility.
Birth Control for Infertility? Huh? [more inside]
Where can I take the Kolb LSI online for free?
Can I take the Kolb LSI online for free anywhere and get the results immediately? [more inside]
Interesting, lively IRC channels?
What are some intelligent, vibrant, quirky, funny, or otherwise interesting IRC channels? I've been suffering from insomnia lately, so I would especially like to find out about channels that aren't totally dead in the early morning hours of eastern standard. [more inside]
February 5
Get thee to a gallery!
Is there a Mac application or (even better) an Applescript script just to upload audio and photos into the Wordpress Media Gallery super fast? [more inside]
OM NOM NOM NOM NOM
Anti-psychotics and weight gain. How do I shut off my mindless eat switch? [more inside]
posted by soft and hardcore taters at 11:19 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by soft and hardcore taters at 11:19 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm a Four-Minute man.
What is the best (or just your favorite) book about the home front in the United States during World War I or the early 20th century? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 10:47 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by elder18 at 10:47 PM PST - 12 comments
How many streets does it take to get to the center of a question
What is the largest street number? Streets, Avenues, Drives, whatever. [more inside]
Mystery Caterpillar Giant Fun Time!
Help identify this Japanese travel show featuring a guy in a green caterpillar outfit. [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 9:37 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bjrubble at 9:37 PM PST - 4 comments
My Friend co-owns a building with an Ex who isn't contributing to expenses. Help.
A friend and her boyfriend bought a mixed use building in California, living in 1/2 and opening a business in the other 1/2. They broke up and friend moved out, ex stayed and doesn't want to sell or contribute. Any options? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat at 9:06 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by stewiethegreat at 9:06 PM PST - 14 comments
Church recommendations in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area
Can anyone recommend a church in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, preferably with one with a lot of young people (20s-30s). I'd really appreciate if current members or visitors could chime in with their experiences. [more inside]
posted by cosmic.osmo at 8:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cosmic.osmo at 8:24 PM PST - 7 comments
What would the USAF do with a guy with an engineering master's?
If I joined the US Air Force Reserve with a master's degree in aerospace engineering from a good school, what kind of work would they put me in? [more inside]
posted by mnemonic at 7:28 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mnemonic at 7:28 PM PST - 10 comments
I want to watch movies from anywhere!
I have a Mac Mini that I'm using as a media center running Plex. I want to be able to watch the media stored there (a couple terabytes of AVIs, MP4s, etc...) from anywhere I am, on a laptop or hopefully even on my iPhone. Is there any hardware/software solution that will help with this? [more inside]
posted by raygan at 7:09 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by raygan at 7:09 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there such a thing as a public lobby group?
Is there such a thing as a public lobby group? [more inside]
Need a narrow media center to put under hanging TV
I have a TV hanging on the wall, and want to put some things under it - laptop, antenna, etc. My room is very narrow, so I need a narrow table. [more inside]
Build quality of laptops.
What laptop manufacturers are the best when it comes to build quality and which should be avoided? [more inside]
posted by nam3d at 5:37 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by nam3d at 5:37 PM PST - 46 comments
My brother is a complete dope
(marijuanafilter) YANML, but my brother got busted for growing a single pot plant in Saginaw County, MI. How much trouble is he in? [more inside]
posted by peewinkle at 5:28 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by peewinkle at 5:28 PM PST - 22 comments
How does pressure transfer from eardrum to stapes?
Ear anatomy filter: How come vibration pressure increased by 22 time as sound travels from tympanic membrane to the base of the stapes while tympanic membrane is only 17 time larger than the base of the stapes? [more inside]
Is there a mathematical symbol that describes relationships/dependencies?
Is there a mathematical symbol to describe relationships or dependencies between components and results? [more inside]
Help me find curing salt in DC
Where can I find curing salt/pink salt in DC? [more inside]
posted by jalexc at 4:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jalexc at 4:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Auntie Mame Pays the Cable Bill
What are your tricks for making everyday chores exciting? [more inside]
posted by sallybrown at 4:38 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by sallybrown at 4:38 PM PST - 49 comments
Where can I buy a celtic-styled tragus piercing?
What with v-day coming up I want to get my lover a present for her tragus. She currently has a ring piercing and a bar piercing for her tragus but I'd like to buy her a celtic-styled piercing. Could anyone point me towards a good online store for this type of thing? I'm UK based, near to Manchester, so any shop recommendations around this area would be good as well. Thank you!
Is Yodlee broken or do I not understand something here?
Accountingfilter. Am I misunderstanding how this works, or is this a bug in the way Yodlee does manual accounting? [more inside]
Is there a stigma associated with being a part of a production of the Vagina Monologues?
Is there a stigma associated with being a part of a production of the Vagina Monologues? [more inside]
posted by Everydayville at 3:42 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by Everydayville at 3:42 PM PST - 50 comments
The Statistics of Test Data
Statistics Filter: Given a small sample of test data, how can I derive a conservative estimate of the 95% confidence interval around my sample mean as it would apply to the whole population? [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by nickerbocker at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
Why is my cat using her litter box to poop but not to pee?
Why is my cat using her litter box to poop but not to pee? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie at 3:08 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by blithecatpie at 3:08 PM PST - 23 comments
Fair financial practice for a couple with unequal incomes
Fair financial practice for a couple with unequal incomes? How can or should expenses be split when partners are no longer making anywhere near the same amount? [more inside]
Callout or Not Callout?
Is it worth calling out a major promoter in your performance genre when you're a small fry? [more inside]
Which Bollywood film features Australia's Parliament House?
Does the hivemind know more Bollywood trivia than Google? I'm looking for a video clip from a Bollywood film that features and song and dance routine on the roof of Australia's Parliament House. [more inside]
Preparing for the storm of the century
Snowing like crazy in Virginia and I just filled our emergency generator so it is ready in case we lose power. I overfilled it and the overflow of gas went through the paper air filter and soaked it. I washed the filter out and it is drying, but if I need to run the generator if power goes out can I run it a) without the air filter and foam thing installed or b) while the filter is still stinking of gas?
posted by 543DoublePlay at 2:38 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 2:38 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me remember the name of this 1970's (I believe) French comedy.
Help me remember the name of this 1970's (I believe) French comedy. [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce at 2:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DeltaForce at 2:32 PM PST - 6 comments
AppleScript dialog waiting for user input?
Can I make an AppleScript that will display a dialog box, wait for user input, and take an action if the user does not respond to that dialog box after a predetermined period of time? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway at 2:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by joshrholloway at 2:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Is it alright to put an oil painting in the trash..and does this idea have "good energy"?
I want to do something similar to this London artist's idea...but when I think about it I quickly get mired in the logistics. Can you help me decide if I could do something like this that would be environmentally correct plus not cost me money personally? "Art bin" [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow at 1:42 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by naplesyellow at 1:42 PM PST - 4 comments
Employer and/or plan administrator obligations regarding COBRA.
Does your employer and/or plan administrator have any obligation to notify you of the option to elect COBRA insurance coverage when you quit a job where you were receiving health insurance? [more inside]
Please solve my audio/video recording conundrum.
I'm working on an art project and need to record some videos, add a separate audio track, and burn them to DVD. I have no idea how to do this. Complications inside. [more inside]
Black eyed peas? (No, not the band!)
What do I do with dried black eyed peas? [more inside]
Cycling: mashing versus spinning
Finally realizing that competitive cycling (for me, triathlons), like swimming, is as much a matter of skill as it is of cardiovascular strength, i've been studying the science behind pedaling.
To date I've come to the conclusion that there are "mashers", those who grind the downstroke, and there are "spinners," those who try to keep equal pressure on the pedal throughout it's revolution.
I ask fellow cyclists (those who even think about these things) whether one style is preferable over the other. There's no general concensus.
My question is this: to get into a spinning mode with a big gear, don't you at least have to mash to build up momentum, at which time the spinning takes over? In other words, is there a transition?
I do all the drills (one leg pedaling, the push-your-toe-to-the-end-of-your-shoe at about 11 o'clock on the stroke, the 9-and-3 focus) and I can't get the hang of one (mashing) or the other (spinning).
Anyone have a similar experience and, hopefully, a provisional answer?
Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 1:14 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 1:14 PM PST - 16 comments
Which Is the Best Printer for Double Sided Black and White?
Which of these printers (or which other one) would be best for a grad student in political science who does nothing but print lots and lots of long black and white double-sided pdf documents? [more inside]
It hurts to do number 2
What can I do when it hurts to do number two? [more inside]
Dealing with unpleasantness back there
Question about non-typical deodorant use. [more inside]
Gifting via itunes not as simple as I thought
How do I locate a missing "album gift" sent via iTunes? [more inside]
i'm the loser, baby....
How do you stay classy in the face of rejection? [more inside]
posted by motsque at 12:42 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by motsque at 12:42 PM PST - 34 comments
Where to buy salt in bulk?
What's going on?
Why am I relapsing on my healing from a previous sexual assault? [more inside]
Tell me I'm extremely silly.
I rushed while putting in my disposable contacts this morning, and one of them had that irritating something-is-caught-in-it sensation that I ignored, thinking it will eventually go away. Instead it's been bugging me for the last four hours. Having no contact solution with me at the office, I took it out and gave it a one-second rinse in tap water before putting it back in. The irritation is gone and I feel great, but now I'm sort of paranoid that this short tap-water-bath is going to ruin my eyesight. (Thanks, Yahoo answers!) Is the risk bad enough that I should just take them both out and go contact-less today? [more inside]
Windows Boot Magic: What does the Registry Key for COMClassStore for?
What does the Registry Key for COMClassStore for? Why does it make my machine boot up much faster? [more inside]
posted by onich at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by onich at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
Where's this table from?
Where is this coffee table and end table from? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 11:54 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by disillusioned at 11:54 AM PST - 3 comments
Biting the bullet
Really good dentist in Hartford or northeastern CT area? Long explanation follows. [more inside]
drafting board cover question
Vyco drafting board cover- is there a disadvantage to having the cream side up? [more inside]
posted by oneirodynia at 11:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by oneirodynia at 11:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Please recommend some reading on addictions.
Please recommend some reading on addictions. Specifications inside. [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 11:33 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by kitcat at 11:33 AM PST - 15 comments
Criminal Mentalist
Is there a legit place online where I can watch new-ish episodes of Criminal Minds and The Mentalist. CBS doesn't post full episodes. [more inside]
Buying a Canon 7D On-Line
Where's the best on-line deal for a Canon 7-D body from a safe, reputable dealer? [more inside]
A free Dreamweaver wanted.
What is your favorite free html/css gui editor? [more inside]
Here I come to save the day... Help me find a replacement for a Mighty Mouse
Where can I get a great, durable, bluetooth computer mouse? [more inside]
posted by audacity at 10:58 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by audacity at 10:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me pick what kind of chickens to raise!
What is a rare breed of chicken that is a) a good all-purpose chicken, b) relatively docile, and c) would do well in a hot and humid climate? [more inside]
posted by kataclysm at 10:48 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by kataclysm at 10:48 AM PST - 15 comments
Jack and the Beanstalk via the Yellow Submarine
Looking for an animated version of Jack and the beanstalk from at least 25 years ago. [more inside]
How do I go about creating some speech synthesized audio files of a handful of made-up words?
I need to create about 8 gender-neutral, speech-synthesized audio files of variants of a made up word for a research project I'm working on. What program should I use to do this? Is there a really simple way to complete this task? What's a good resource or tutorial that I can walk myself through? [more inside]
Cool Stuff to Learn
Learnable Cool Skills? I'm looking for either Gladwellesque stuff along the lines of Ekman's Facial Action Coding System for human emotion, or James Bond type stuff like that described in Cracked's '6 most badass skills you can learn in a week.'
posted by leotrotsky at 10:28 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by leotrotsky at 10:28 AM PST - 17 comments
Lemon tree very tasty, lemon season very short
'Tis the season for Meyer lemons and blood oranges. Yum! But seasons, alas, are fleeting. What's the best way to preserve something of the deliciousness all year long? [more inside]
Homemade Cat Food Recipes
I'm hoping some of you have had some success with homemade cat food recipes. Can anybody share their experiences? Either raw or cooked recipes are fine with me. [more inside]
Headhunters in Austin or AZ or CA
I hold a MSc. Chemistry and have around 4 years of solar cell manufacturing experience. I am trying to find head hunters in TX - specifically Austin that are either chemical \ solar cell or semiconductor based - can someone help me out with some contacts? AZ and CA are also desired.
I need a simple heart rate monitor
I have a Garmin Forerunner 305, but I'm looking for a second, fairly simple heart rate monitor with a few specific features. [more inside]
Is this why people make all those lawyer jokes?
Legal Curiosity Filter: I have a legal question, but I don't need legal advice. I have a friend who is being sued. She is clearly innocent and the allegations against her is a lie. Her lawsuit is actually kind of a joke in our circle of friends because what is alleged is so blatantly false and easily disproved. And yet the lawsuit has been going on for two years now! How long can a lawsuit be dragged out in court when the accusing party is clearly dragging their feet and trying to force some kind of settlement? [more inside]
Round Two, this time with consideration
Dated my ex for a year, split up for 1.5 years. Recent developments re-awakened my feelings. How to explore this while being considerate to him and our friendship? [more inside]
Too big to be a kangaroo joey for much longer ...
Which baby-carrying backpack should I get? I have a bouncing 8-month-old, and he's about to outgrow his Baby Bjorn front-pack. I'd like to get a backpack carrier by spring, but I don't know what's good or what to get. [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 9:45 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 9:45 AM PST - 24 comments
iPod touching cloth
iPod Touch video out woes. How do I video-out with excellence? [more inside]
Arthritis remedies and culprits
Arthritis Filter: what are your preferred remedies for arthritis? What is detrimental to your arthritis? [more inside]
Help me find just the right word
WordNerdFilter: Help me figure out what word my friend is thinking of! The word starts with "v" and you would use it to to describe, say, how you deal with a store that is not giving you what you want. None of us can figure out what the word is, and it's driving me crazy! [more inside]
How can I better exert my introversion?
I am a happy introvert between the horns of what must be a common dilemma, yet I have not seen a clear answer to it: What do I say when my SO or best friend or cousin invites me to do something and I would very clearly rather just stay home and read? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 8:55 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by the foreground at 8:55 AM PST - 32 comments
This show taught me about making pro and con lists.
When I was in 4th (maybe 5th) grade, we were shown a series of educational programs where a dude with magical powers helped kids solve everyday problems (what leisure activity is the best? how should I invest my allowance to get what I most desire?) through basic ecnomic principles. What is this show? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 8:43 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by codacorolla at 8:43 AM PST - 8 comments
Cisco SSL VPN Client, why do you hate Vista?
Does anyone have experience with the Cisco SSL VPN Client, running under Vista/IE8? [more inside]
But its a deduction on the list YOU gave me!
Can anyone recommend a tax attorney in NYC? [more inside]
Thick Brit Seeks Tip
Obviously I am being a witless Brit. Because I can't figure out why THIS long dead Senator from Minnesota doesn't make wiki's list of all time shortest serving Senators. Charles A. Towne (Dem)was appointed to the office, serving only from Dec 5 1900 to Jan 23 1901. [more inside]
posted by Jody Tresidder at 8:18 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jody Tresidder at 8:18 AM PST - 10 comments
[relationship filter] How do I get my girlfriend to believe me when I say that I don't hate her family?
[relationship filter] How do I get my girlfriend to believe me when I say that I don't hate her family? [more inside]
posted by DrDreidel at 8:16 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by DrDreidel at 8:16 AM PST - 26 comments
Science vs. Religion
A lively discussion has come to a screeching halt, but I don't want it to. Help me continue the debate! [more inside]
I Want My Free (As In Speech) Ebooks!
Where can I find a good selection of DRM-free Science Fiction and Fantasy ebooks in ePub format? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR at 7:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ChrisR at 7:43 AM PST - 6 comments
One-stop shopping for road conditions
Is there a good one-stop website or iPhone app that covers more-or-less real-time driving conditions across the USA, including weather, road closures, traffic, etc? [more inside]
posted by doift at 7:41 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by doift at 7:41 AM PST - 4 comments
Who found the pig brain vendor?
Who comes up with the exotic activities and wacky, contrived shenanigans on travel shows? The writers? The host? I bet that'd be the greatest job ever.
Help me understand Facebook privacy settings
How can I hide all posts by me from a list of friends on Facebook? [more inside]
Trying to understand an article about London real estate
Question about London real estate. I'm an American reading an article about London real estate in an American newspaper and don't understand parts of it. More detail inside. [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 7:22 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by dfriedman at 7:22 AM PST - 11 comments
How bad is shipping a book with errors?
A book I edited shipped with significant errors because of my negligence. How bad is it? [more inside]
Why does my body feel itchy just thinking about it?
If my mind is not occupied with something else, I find that I become annoyingly aware of various sensations in my body (including some that are no doubt hallucinated). What is this? [more inside]
Humiliation fetish - do I need therapy?
I like being humiliated, and go to great lengths to get it. Should I rather go into therapy? [more inside]
Stream dreams
Do I want a wireless bridge? [more inside]
Searching for a new bank!
Looking for a new bank to store my hard-earned cash. [more inside]
Tokyo/Hiroshima trip advice
I’m going to Japan for the first time in late March and I would appreciate some travel advice. [more inside]
posted by Fiery Jack at 6:06 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Fiery Jack at 6:06 AM PST - 17 comments
Giant but simple database - how to build
What is best method to create a non-techy local interface for a 40M+ record database that I'd like to host on my web server? I'd like to regularly import new data, crunch it, and export specific CSV reports (which will be much smaller than 40M rows). [more inside]
How much should I sell my display cabinet for?
My display cabinet cost me $1000 in 2003. It's mostly in very good condition, but has some scratches on the solid pine bottom shelf.
Similar (less well made) models are selling new for $1500 today.
What price should I advertise it for? What should be the lowest price that I accept for it? [more inside]
A word that means 'flash little party gimmicks'?
There's a word that means something like 'useless party skills' -- little tricks like bouncing ice off your elbow into a glass, rolling coins across your knuckles, flicking cards into a hat. I think it sounds a little like 'caltraps'. It's driving me crazy trying to remember it. Anyone know this word?
Help me consume the entire internet.
What (Linux) programs should I install on my new netbook to optimize my internet experience? [more inside]
Sod Heisenberg, I want a SatNav that will do both...
Looking for recommendations for a cheap SatNav system that will tell me how fast I'm going... [more inside]
Keeping butter fresh and good.
How do you keep your butter from getting rancid? [more inside]
posted by OmieWise at 5:23 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by OmieWise at 5:23 AM PST - 33 comments
Desert the dissertation or have investigator for dessert?
Am trying to deal with unreasonable principal investigator, who refuses to, or tries to get me to, pay for research-related costs. Most shocking detail: today this investigator attempted to get me to pay $500 for software licenses that we needed. I am still owed $200 for other costs that I am afraid will not be covered now. What recourse do I have? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by selvaria at 5:18 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by selvaria at 5:18 AM PST - 17 comments
The World Series of Soccer
Traditional folkways of FIFA World Cup (Soccer|Football) and recommendations for US viewing. [more inside]
posted by DU at 5:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by DU at 5:01 AM PST - 16 comments
UKickstarter?
Is there a UK or European equivalent of Kickstarter? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead at 4:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Hogshead at 4:15 AM PST - 3 comments
Don't Know Much About Botony
I've moved into a house. It has a lawn, a yard with some trees and bushes, and some rosebushes as well. Problem: I don't know the first thing about gardening/lawn maintenance. Where to begin so I don't murder all my plants? [more inside]
You eat a drumstick and your brain stops tickin'
"Google said it would stop censoring its search results in China – a move it has yet to take as it continues discussions with Chinese officials about how it can continue to operate in the country."
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/news/google-working-with-nsa-to-investigate-cyber-attack/story-e6frg90x-1225826960052
Is this true? [more inside]
Academic CVs: Is there a database-driven solution for quickly generating different lengths & formats?
Academic CVs: Is there a database-driven solution for quickly generating different lengths & formats? [more inside]
We are the Saints, shufflin' crew/Makin' your vacation less relaxing for you!
How will the French Quarter in New Orleans be affected by Superbowl weekend? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 12:01 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by ignignokt at 12:01 AM PST - 27 comments
February 4
Private hosting for text files?
Is there a website that offers a simple and free way to upload or even just paste basic text files (poetry), keep them organized and private, but allows me to give certain users access to it with a user name and password? [more inside]
posted by Lizsterr at 11:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Lizsterr at 11:39 PM PST - 9 comments
Headless machine set up by brainless tech
My Linux machine has no monitor, which is fine, except I forgot to install SSHD. Help! [more inside]
posted by davejay at 10:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by davejay at 10:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Save the clothes!
Will dry cleaners take wet clothes? Alternatively, help me save my girlfriend's clothes! [more inside]
posted by slide at 10:18 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by slide at 10:18 PM PST - 4 comments
Some Jailbreaks End in Divorce
I want to unjailbreak my iPhone. I didn't back it up before doing so. Can I just upgrade to the new firmware (3.1.3) and have it taken care of that way? [I'm on an iPhone 3G, if it matters]. [more inside]
Spray And Pray Op-Eds?
Should I send my op-ed to multiple newspapers at once? Or is this practice frowned upon. [more inside]
Blacktop patch.
In order to install services or effect repairs, contractors will often cut through blacktop and the patch the trench. Is there a word used in the road maintenance industry to describe the patch that remains?
Is my brain playing tricks on me?
If she doesn't hold hands with you should you dump her?
If a girl won't hold hands with you in public, should you dump her? [more inside]
Get me from Longboat Key to Ft. Lauderdale!
Florida natives please read! Need help figuring out a quick, cheap way for my girlfriend and I to get from Longboat Key to Ft. Lauderdale during our visit to Florida--more details on this hellish planning inside. [more inside]
Save me from expensive vacant home insurance.
Homeowner's insurance help needed. My insurance agent says I'll need vacant house insurance, which is triple my current rate. What constitutes "vacant" for these purposes? [more inside]
posted by pappy at 8:30 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by pappy at 8:30 PM PST - 11 comments
HTML Question mark bullets
Why does my HTML page render with small diamond-shaped question-mark bullet characters replacing many spaces in the text? They're like a plague of rats in my page.
My chickens! No eggs! WTF?
Why have my fantastic hens stopped laying? [more inside]
posted by Invoke at 7:04 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by Invoke at 7:04 PM PST - 31 comments
Slow Airport Extreme Data Transfers Using Windows 7
Does anyone own one of the new dual band Airport Extremes, using it to access a USB Hard Drive externally, and use Windows 7? If so, how is it working for you? Because it's not working real great for me at the moment. If you're a WiFi guru or you have a perfectly functioning AE with a similar setup, please help me out! [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 7:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 7:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Identify inscriptions on wood beams in a shogun cemetery?
Can you identify and/or translate the inscriptions on the vertical wooden beams in this picture? Or provide some historical background? [more inside]
posted by Tufa at 6:58 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Tufa at 6:58 PM PST - 14 comments
Westeros maps?
I am reading George R. R. Martin's fantastic (literally) series A Song of Ice and Fire. I want to see better maps. [minor spoilers?] [more inside]
Help me paint my new shoe black.
Help me paint my new shoe black. [more inside]
I want to retrain as a mathematician, I already have a masters in computer science, what's the best way forward?
I want to retrain as a mathematician, I already have a masters in computer science, what's the best way forward? [more inside]
Superbowl duration
What's the average length of a superbowl game?
Whither goest the pillowtop?
I have a tiny, weird-shaped studio apartment. Help me figure out the most logical way to add a full-sized bed! And/or help me figure out what to do with an acutely angled corner. [more inside]
Cheap Whiskey Switcheroo
What's the deal with Highland Stag / Highland Crest whiskey? [more inside]
Help me be a great puppy mom!
New puppy, lots of questions! [more inside]
Mandated Reporting in OH
How do I find out if anyone made a mandated report to Children's Services about me? [more inside]
Can't read DICOM images in IDL
How can I get my copy of IDL (student license) to read DICOM image files? [more inside]
Where is the best Barbershop in Rochester, NY?
Petite Printer, Please
Please recommend a printer with a small footprint that will operate wirelessly from my MacBook Pro version 10.6.2. I don't need color; I don't need a scanner; I don't need a FAX. I need a small, reliable printer for occasional home use. Thanx!
posted by partner at 5:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by partner at 5:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Death for rent.
Landlord-filter: What happens if my tenant dies? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 at 5:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by rmd1023 at 5:16 PM PST - 12 comments
Concerned and confused about unemployment.
I'm currently unemployed and wondering if taking a job will affect my unemployment insurance eligibility. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco at 5:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by digitaldraco at 5:14 PM PST - 10 comments
Nothing is certain but death, taxes, and heartless corporations
How can we get into the apartment where my mother-in-law lived? My mother-in-law, Phyllis, was found dead of a heart attack in her apartment a week ago today. We live across town. There is no known will. We do not have a key to the apartment, nor does anyone else except the apartment management. We would like to enter the apartment to see if there's a will and to start going through her belongings. The manager says she can't let us in because the "management corporation" won't let her. We've tried calling the people above her, but they won't return our calls. We hired a lawyer. He has stressed the urgency of the situation to the apartment management, but they don't seem to be in a hurry to resolve this. What can we do? [more inside]
Tofu vs. soy protein powder?
I am trying to get more protein into my diet and have started making smoothies with tofu. Is there any nutritional/physiological reason to use soy protein powder rather than tofu?
posted by ShadePlant at 3:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 3:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Should I move my high interest credit card balance to another bank given that my income is now lower?
Are there hidden dangers in balance transfers? [more inside]
Zzzzzzzz the life of a sleep tech
Sleep techs: What can you tell me about your job? [more inside]
hungry for amps
DIY: How can I swap my 1500W/220V in-wall space heater with two safe 220V outlets? I am in the state of Oregon and would prefer to do this myself. [more inside]
What percentage of website registrations fail due to failure of user to verify by email?
For a web based social media site with user registration, what would be the expected rate of unverified registrations. Meaning, what percentage of people who register for an account never verify via email?
For the sake of the question, assume that there are no bots in play. There is a captcha prior to the initial registration submission.
I realize there are a lot of factors in play, but I'm trying to get a broad sense of what "normal" might be. My search Fu failed me at all attempts.
Oh magical interwebs...do you have an answer?
posted by Edubya at 3:16 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Edubya at 3:16 PM PST - 8 comments
Less is more in icon design?
Can you help me find a recent blog post arguing that less detailed icons are better at representing broad concepts? [more inside]
posted by centerweight at 3:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by centerweight at 3:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Duplex Duplicity
How can I pull or modify a series of records into a PDF report from SQL Server Reporting Services to make them print with proper duplexing? [more inside]
Wait, what, we're back together now?!
Getting back together with an ex-girlfriend while living long distance: is this a tenable situation? Have you successfully mended a relationship with "interesting" history under difficult circumstances? (yes, much more inside - it is a relaxnFilter question, folks) [more inside]
posted by Gaeacon at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Gaeacon at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
macros in word 2007
I have some Macros that run in Word. We are migrating to Office 2007. Problem: the MsgBox function appears to lock all open windows of word. Any Ideas on how to get around that? [more inside]
Real World Salary Negotiation - How do you do it?
Salary negotiation - how to do it? I know that, in theory, you're supposed to get them to talk first. Does that really work? How do you do that without coming off like a jerk? Nowadays, the salary question starts in the first email. I generally deflect this question pretty well, but in the interview when they ask "What salary range are you looking for?" I run out of things to say. How do you answer this question? Give me specific phrases I can use. Based on an earlier AskMe threads, the Noel Smith Wenkle approach works well. On the other hand... (more inside) [more inside]
posted by MesoFilter at 2:07 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by MesoFilter at 2:07 PM PST - 27 comments
What object should I personalize with an engraved phrase for a gift?
ValentinesGiftFilter: I want to engrave/stamp/otherwise permanently mark a quirky phrase into ... something ... as a gift for my boyfriend. What should that something be? [more inside]
posted by alleycat01 at 1:39 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by alleycat01 at 1:39 PM PST - 30 comments
unusual CA plates
I'm considering buying a used car on ebay today. It has unusual california plates... What are they?
Will it hurt my chances of future funding if I turn in a mediocre NSF application now?
Will it hurt my chances of future funding if I turn in a mediocre NSF application now? [more inside]
Is there a Rough Guide to rough sex?
She’s keen on the rough stuff – I’m new to it [NSFW] [more inside]
Hope me MeFi - I need my old pics.
Is it possible to recover a failing hard drive, when it's making a clicking sound? Is there a cheap way? [more inside]
posted by TuxHeDoh at 1:01 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by TuxHeDoh at 1:01 PM PST - 24 comments
Identify this laptop sleeve company?
Car dealer changing terms of deal after purchase?
A few days ago, I traded in two cars at a Toyota dealership. I signed contracts detailing trade-in, down payments, and monthly payments.
Today, the dealership called and said that Toyota Financial wants a bigger down payment, and to remedy the situation, they will issue me a credit card for XX dollars, but my monthly payments will be reduced by XX dollars, so in the end I will be paying the same amount.
Is this a scam? Or is the dealer just trying to maximize their profit? Is this a common practice? Can the dealer nullify the contracts and force me to return these cars?
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Shopping for an unusual but elegant engagement ring in New York City
Where should we go in New York City to buy a non-traditional and yet elegant engagement ring? Somewhat pricey is okay. [more inside]
posted by precipice at 12:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by precipice at 12:27 PM PST - 15 comments
Trying to identify a Japanese noise artist
I'm trying to identify a Japanese noise artist who uses analog electronics (light bulbs, motors, record player based sequencer, etc.) to create really loud and grating music. [more inside]
VS project from existing VSS database
How do I create a Visual Studio project from an existing SourceSafe database? [more inside]
Top Web Designers in San Francisco
What are some of the top independent web design firms in San Francisco? [more inside]
Desperately Seeking Linkage.
Help me find a phantom website with average financial aid awarded per student for U.S. universities? [more inside]
Who is leading the fight against coal?
In his book Storms of My Grandchildren, James Hansen makes the case that phasing out coal is the most important thing for humanity to do, to reduce the chances of catastrophic climate change. As such, my question is this: which organizations in Canada and the US are doing the most to advance that aim, both domestically and internationally? [more inside]
Fantasy book title
Fantasy book remembering filter: Naked guy on a river bank [more inside]
posted by gage at 11:21 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by gage at 11:21 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me find this book
Looking for a novel I once read about on Metafilter. Sci-fi / post-apocalypse: [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Email newsletter software for 4500 person college list
Is there a free app to mail out an email newsletter to ~4500 people using an existing SMTP server? [more inside]
Copy my work shirts, one piece of material at a time!
Copy my dress shirts - Is there a tailor who can make exact replica's of my best fitting button down dress shirt? [more inside]
Help me save the upcoming interview for a Master's degree
Grad School Interview filter :
How can I properly explain that I switched majors just a year short of graduating (due to embarassing personal reasons- details inside)? [more inside]
Help me mefi look like I'm blogging from 2013.
Form, not content: What blogs are rethinking how they lay out their material and really pushing the boundaries? [more inside]
Looking for a Fun/Interesting "Chart/Table of Distances"
I'm looking for a fun chart/table of distances (Heights, Lengths) to incorporate into a walking for wellness program. [more inside]
posted by lyam at 10:29 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by lyam at 10:29 AM PST - 7 comments
My Resting Heart Rate Is Near 100 B.P.M.
My resting heart rate is over 95 BPM. I feel fine, but should I see a doctor? I don't have medical insurance and not a whole lot of money. Not sure I can afford it. [more inside]
Finding a soul mate -- how to do it?
True love -- how do I find it? Long, rambling post inside... [more inside]
Does anyone have tips (or specific recommendations) for someone to help with an O1 visa, that is not crazy expensive?
Does anyone have tips (or specific recommendations) for someone to help with an O1 visa, that is not crazy expensive? [more inside]
OKCupid users and/or experienced daters: What's my next move?
If you're online dating and the email correspondence drags on too long, what's the next move? Is it rude/unwise to ignore a long, thoughtful message when you'd really rather meet in person? I'd rather not miss my chance with this guy. [more inside]
Where have all the Wii Fits gone?
What's going on with the Wii Fit availability? How can I find one in a brick-and-mortar store? [more inside]
posted by larkspur at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by larkspur at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Medical testing without consent
Isn't consent required for medical testing? I'm having a hard time seeing how this can be legal. Obviously, they can't ask the baby for consent, but surely the parents should be asked? [more inside]
posted by bitter-girl.com at 10:01 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by bitter-girl.com at 10:01 AM PST - 22 comments
Help me help my parents help me buy a car in Ohio
What's the best way for my parents to buy a car on my behalf (in Ohio)? [more inside]
How do I get my picture back?
Is there any way to recover a deleted picture from an LG EnV Touch? [more inside]
posted by Ruki at 9:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ruki at 9:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Hemorrhagic stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke - what next? [more inside]
Relaxation and veggie delights in Rome/Florence/Venice
Venetians, Romans, Florentines, lend me your suggestions! More specifically, nice places to relax and tasty vegetarian eats in the aforementioned cities. [more inside]
Bathroom sink water different?
Is bathroom sink water any different than kitchen sink water? I have a sink in my room now, so I've been drinking out of that faucet.. but before, I've always felt a little skittish (maybe based on cultural norms).
posted by sandmanwv at 8:35 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 8:35 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me find a green hosting provider
Help me find a green hosting provider. I am a fan of what Slicehost offers, particularly their great priced virtualized servers, but I am looking for a certified carbon neutral provider. Any ideas?
What do people want to be asked about their jobs?
We've covered questions you shouldn't ask people about their jobs, but what questions do people want to be asked about their professions? [more inside]
Suits $200, $500, $1000 what's the difference
Aside from how long it lasts, is there a visible difference between a $200 suit, a $500 suit and a $1,000 suit? I'm thinking about buying a new suit. I own one suit currently. I've had it for 20 years, and I've worn it maybe 20 times. So longevity isn't a concern for me. I want a style that won't look dated over time and I want to look sharp, but I don't want to spend any more than I have to. How much am I spending, and where should I be spending it? I'm in Los Angeles.
posted by willnot at 8:25 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by willnot at 8:25 AM PST - 30 comments
Spring training tips?
Anything you wish you had known before you went to Spring Training? [more inside]
Help Turn a Flash Guy into an HTML5 Guy
I want to design an HTML5 (+JS & CSS), self-study course for myself. I'm a seasoned Flash/Actionscript developer, but I want to keep relevant if Flash dies. (Please spare me from pro/anti-Adobe politics. I don't care which technology wins. I want to be good at them all.) [more inside]
Soccer Dad
How do you keep your sense of adventure when you sit in a cubicle and have to pick up the kids at 5 o'clock? I love my wife. I love my kids. I like the fact that my soul-sucking job allows me to use my brain while paying for piano lessons, vacations, and an educational trust. I am not looking to get rid of said wife, kids, or job. What I am looking for is a renewed sense of adventure within my current 'constraints'. [more inside]
posted by kaizen at 8:04 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by kaizen at 8:04 AM PST - 40 comments
How to get a list of Noble Families in France
Ok, here goes: My band is working on a project entitled "Record for the
French Nobility". Part of this project is to actually send the album or tracks found therein to members of families considered noble in France.
How can I get a list of these families' names and their whereabouts? [more inside]
Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security Financial Projectiosn
Google-fu, Government Style: Where can I get the income statements of the federal government's Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security programs? [more inside]
Looking for examples of digital business cards?
Looking for examples of, or suggestions for what the future of digital business cards (or business cards in general) will be like, or should be like? [more inside]
grounds for change
French-press coffee drinkers, what do you do with your spent grounds? [more inside]
posted by RockyChrysler at 7:27 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by RockyChrysler at 7:27 AM PST - 36 comments
Does treating everyone like a criminal solve anything?
Has the effort to regulate the sale of OTC medications containing pseudoephedrine actually led to a drop in methamphetamine manufacture/sale in the US? [more inside]
posted by ganzhimself at 7:24 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ganzhimself at 7:24 AM PST - 13 comments
Tipping is not a city in China
Do you tip the person (from AAA or similar) when they come to jump start your car? [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari at 7:02 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by TravellingCari at 7:02 AM PST - 28 comments
Familial contents under pressure.
How do I help the members of my immediate family to accept that I have a casual relationship with family members that have been effectively disowned? [more inside]
Dijkstra find a path to my baby's heart!
Does anyone know a good mapping software for an ontological map or a cognitive map for Mac OSX? [more inside]
Renting an apartment where a murder occurred, must landlord inform potential tenant?
Renting an apartment where a murder occurred, must landlord inform potential tenant? [more inside]
What does precognition looks like in the short term?
What are some for media depictions of seeing briefly into the future, especially in terms of probability/what could have be? [more inside]
In the Loop Chicago Romantic Restaurants
Looking for romantic restaurants within the Loop (I think) Chicago. [more inside]
posted by Elsie at 6:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Elsie at 6:22 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me show her how beautiful her country is!
South Korea Valentine's filter: I live in Seoul and want to do something special with my girlfriend but the problem is... [more inside]
Keeping in contact while away
I need some suggestions for some nice things to do for my girlfriend while I'm traveling for business (and more generally, how to better keep in touch). [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 6:18 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 6:18 AM PST - 14 comments
Of all the German days of the week, why did Wednesday get a censored name?
Why is only one of the German days of the week Bowdlerized? Every day (Donnerstag, Samstag, Freitag, etc) is a reference to the old pagan religions, but for some reason Wodenstag got the axe, and is now the bland "Mittwochs." I suspect it's Christian influences, but if so, why did Freya and Thor escape censorship?
posted by RedReplicant at 6:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by RedReplicant at 6:08 AM PST - 11 comments
New media quote
I'm looking for a quote which goes along the lines of:
"When a new media comes along people try to apply the rules that governed the older one to it."
I've Googled it to no avail, any idea what the exact quote and an attribution? (It's possibly Henry Jenkins or Pierre Levy, but I'm not sure.)
Why would someone be shacked in the street?
I saw someone in the street today wearing some kind of shackle. It looked like a white approximately 2' rope between his ankles, which was limiting his stride length. What could it be for? [more inside]
A gigabit router with a proxy service
I am looking for a gigabit router that has proxy service in it .In which I can input a internet proxy server number and port number and must have authentication (such as username, and password)
Help me find more of this pottery
Unlisted cell phone calls, possibly automated marketing.
A friend keeps getting repeated calls from an unlisted number, no one answers when she picks up. What can be done to stop the calls besides changing phone nuber? [more inside]
February 3
A degree in joblessness...?
I went from loving my degree to completely meh about it...what now? [more inside]
What is this song about skillets and heartbreak?
"I know that you're a rounder, but are you a skillet stealing man?" I remember those lyrics and the blues-y female voice of the song; do you know what it is? [more inside]
Free TOEFL practice tests
Wife is taking the Internet-based TOEFL exam in a couple of weeks. We'll buy the official practice test (from ETS) a couple of days before the actual exam, so she can get a feel of the entire test before going for the real thing. Meanwhile, do you know of any good free practice tests she can use?
How to kill time near King's Cross/Euston?
How to kill time near King's Cross/Euston? [more inside]
posted by Grinder at 10:28 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Grinder at 10:28 PM PST - 13 comments
Electronic music recommendations
Seeking artsy electronic music recommendations like Moby and Air. [more inside]
This fat lady ain't singin
Not my doctor filter: Help me come up with questions/ask for tests from my doctor. [more inside]
Help a Chinese immigrant in Vancouver
A friend has just moved from mainland China to Vancouver, BC. Her English is pretty good, but not perfect (she speaks Mandarin). Her only work experience is in teaching.
I'm at the other end of the country, in Ontario, and want to do what I can to help her integrate and find work, but am hindered by my location and complete lack of immigration experience/knowledge. What helpful advice, tips, and resources can you share with her?
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Robot Johnny at 8:43 PM PST - 5 comments
Should I go with bullhorn handlebars?
Should I put bullhorn handlebars on my bike? [more inside]
UFO - Who Are You??
Asking about the New Age Publishing Company, from the 1950's. They are responsible for generating most of what we know about UFO lore today. [more inside]
posted by jbenben at 7:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jbenben at 7:58 PM PST - 5 comments
How soon can I expect to hear from graduate programs?
I've applied to several graduate programs, all with due dates around Jan. 1. Is it too soon to expect a response from the admissions departments? [more inside]
Am I an emotional freak?
What have been your emotional experiences in long-distance relationships? Am I normal? I'm especially interested in hearing about your experiences with reunions. [more inside]
Re-exposing yourself to something that creeped you out as a kid - is this a good idea?
Re-exposing yourself to something that creeped you out as a kid - is this a good idea? [more inside]
Am I a reasonable landlord?
As a Texas landlord, was it my responsibility to make sure my tenants knew about turning on the gas? [more inside]
What was this 1990's diet?
What was the name of this insane 1990's diet? [more inside]
Cure My Verbosity.
Help me to use fewer words (in everyday speech and in writing). [more inside]
If only they packaged kumquats like pears.
Where can I find stretchy tubular webbing or netting with approximately a quarter-inch diameter? I need this for airbrushing a snakeskin pattern. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 7:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Netzapper at 7:26 PM PST - 7 comments
How to make a road bike less twitchy?
Does the types of handlebars change the handling of a bike? I have a 80's Lotus International road bike. It's my commuter, grocery getter, and all-weather bike. However, it does not handle grocery-loaded pannier bags nearly as well as my "nice bike" surly cross check does, which is my century bike and my touring bike. I don't want to lock the surly outside of the store or subject it to the daily wear and tear. I am thinking about making changes to make my Lotus handle more stable-ly. Is there anything i can do? Different handlebar? wider tires? longer stems?
No whining!
Why would a car be making a high-pitched whining sound? [more inside]
De-smell my book?
I got this book from the library that I have been waiting months to read. Problem is that it reeks of cigarettes with every page turn. I can barely keep it within five feet of me. Which makes reading near impossible. Any way I can destinkify it so I can enjoy it?
posted by beautifulcheese at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by beautifulcheese at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
Ammonia odor in urine after hard exercise?
Why does my urine often have a strong smell of ammonia after a really hard run/jog? [more inside]
Young Couple Americas Vacation Recommendation
Any vacation recommendations for young couple looking for a romantic but exotic vacation in either North or South America on a budget?
Here comes the bride et al.
Retail store workers dealing with fashion jewelry, untie!
I work for a manufacturer looking to sell fashion jewelry (necklaces, bracelets, earrings that sell for appx $5-$20 at retail like the kind you'd find at stores like Claires, H&M, Forever 21, etc) to retail stores. For purposes of this question, we're looking to sell to general retailers like the ones above, NOT to jewelry stores.
We're trying to figure out packaging as it relates to polybags. Most stores, such as the ones above, display their fashion jewelry without polybags i.e. people can touch and feel the jewelry. [more inside]
ISO handcrafted gift
ISO handcrafted gift(s) in San Francisco. [more inside]
How do I solve this Windows File Share problem?
Why do I keep getting "Enter network password" when adding users to a remote share in a Workgroup in Windows XP Pro? [more inside]
posted by jspierre at 6:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jspierre at 6:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Easier to map an image than write an essay?
I teach a technical writing class. I'm using Edward Tufte's Beautiful Evidence as the textbook. The first chapter deals with mapped images and the utility of such images. I need examples of text that would be more useful if it were a mapped image instead. I can comb the interwebs for individual examples, but I can't seem to find any sets of said text examples. [more inside]
posted by madred at 6:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by madred at 6:03 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for a new book similar to Pillars of the Earth
What are some books that are similar in storyline and writing style to Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet? [more inside]
shoes that are made for walking, but not all over you
Please help me find some comfortable shoes for some high-arched feet [more inside]
A lady from Magdala
Tipping three different stylists. How much?
I have an upcoming salon appointment where one person will be cutting and coloring my hair, another person will be waxing my eyebrows, and yet another person will be giving me a manicure. How do I tip? [more inside]
posted by katillathehun at 4:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by katillathehun at 4:52 PM PST - 10 comments
L'il dried fish in Korean cuisine?
What's the name of those tiny salty-sweet dried fish sometimes served as banchan in Korean restaurants? Where can I buy some for home consumption in Los Angeles? Are they healthy/unhealthy?
posted by Bookhouse at 4:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 4:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Costa Rica: Which is the coast with the most?
Which coast should we go to in Costa Rica? East side to the West side - which is the coast with the most? What are some unusal experiences off the beaten path? [more inside]
Oxytocin sprays - do they really work?
Does anyone have any experience (positive or negative) with oxytocin nasal sprays? [more inside]
posted by champthom at 4:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by champthom at 4:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Who Would Have Thought the Old Bird Had So Much Blood In Him?
I got all fired out from watching "Food Inc" and bought a chicken from one of the local farms instead of the supermarket. I'm roasting it right now, and I'm notice blood is coming out the cavity. I believe I pulled all the giblets out (no plastic bag - that was a fun discovery), and I washed it, but I've never had a chicken produce so much blood before. Is this normal? And, more importantly, can I eat this, provided I get the meat up to a safe temperature?
posted by bibliowench at 3:50 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by bibliowench at 3:50 PM PST - 17 comments
Legit math sites for kids!
Legitimate math websites for k-5 students. [more inside]
How should I test sites in IE8 + Windows 7 on my XP Pro machine?
How should I test sites in IE8 + Windows 7 on my XP Pro machine? [more inside]
Book recommendations on the study of the scientific method.
I'm looking for suggestions for books that either general introductions or academic or school texts on topics like the proper design of scientific studies and experiments, the correct use scientific method and critical thinking as related to science and the errors usually associated with these.
I'm looking for books that treat these topics with a little more rigor than the average popular science bestseller.
Thanks.
My Kid Is Getting Ready to Apply to College
My son will be applying to college next year, and I have a bunch of questions about Applying To College In Our Modern Life: [more inside]
Tarheels in Brooklyn
Tarheels in Brooklyn: Where can I watch UNC basketball games? [more inside]
Why am I crying during sex?
I've never cried during sex. But with this guy, I do. What's this all about? [more inside]
Nodes or no nodes?
Do humans have lymph nodes in their backs? [more inside]
posted by Brody's chum at 2:08 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Brody's chum at 2:08 PM PST - 7 comments
Steer me to a bit of SNL from 30+ years ago.
Vintage SNL filmed bit with birds wearing costumes. [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ricochet biscuit at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Is it okay to use this obsolete 1040X form?
Should I use the newest revised version of form 1040X to amend my 2008 taxes, or is the previous version okay? [more inside]
posted by supramarginal at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by supramarginal at 1:36 PM PST - 2 comments
Hello, Dharma
Any MeFites attend the SF Insight meditations at the Unitarian church on Franklin? Or any Dharma Punx here? Anyone have experience with a more strictly zen sangha in the city? [more inside]
Somehow I've become the IT Director... Lord help us
I am woefully deficient at anything IT related, yet as a small business owner I need to get my ass in gear. Can you help me figure out how 2 computers in my office can access each others' Outlook? We aren't on a Microsoft exchange server (and I don't think I really understand what that is, if that helps to give you a better picture of how clueless I truly am). [more inside]
posted by ohyouknow at 1:21 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by ohyouknow at 1:21 PM PST - 23 comments
Why do I unconsciously hold my breath during the day?
Why do I hold my breath (unconsciously) throughout the day? [more inside]
posted by farmersckn at 1:20 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by farmersckn at 1:20 PM PST - 19 comments
What basic statistics concepts do I need to understand web analytics?
I'm registered for a Web Analytics class. A prerequisite is "Familiarity with basic concepts of statistics." I'm not a math person and never studied statistics. Which basic statistics concepts should learn before this class? Are there any comic books, videos, or fun resources that would help me learn? [more inside]
posted by valannc at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by valannc at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Help Me Find the World of Tomorrow, Today!
DesignFilter: I need examples of retrofuturism in art and design. Help Me Find the World of Tomorrow, Today! [more inside]
posted by rokusan at 12:54 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by rokusan at 12:54 PM PST - 22 comments
Calling all philosopher...
How can someone get excited about philosophy? (This wasn't a very good mini explanation... More inside) [more inside]
Options for dropping out of modern life
Options for dropping out of modern life? I'm bored with it. My only requirement is having internet access (preferably on my laptop). Aside from that I'd consider communes, monasteries, anything really. I'm a citizen of the UK, but I'm happy to go anywhere that will take me if necessary. [more inside]
What am I so jealous of?
I'm jealous of an old friend's baby, have I made a big mistake? [more inside]
Help me find this cartoon
Help me find/remember this 10 years old, science fiction cartoon. [more inside]
Seeking title of old children's book having to do with synonyms and language
A friend of mine is seeking the title of an old children's book about synonyms and language; his description inside. [more inside]
posted by chazlarson at 12:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by chazlarson at 12:33 PM PST - 3 comments
Health insurance paperwork: what to keep and what to toss?
Which US health insurance paperwork should I file and keep, and which should I toss? [more inside]
posted by infinitewindow at 12:20 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by infinitewindow at 12:20 PM PST - 3 comments
The Hundred Saris
My mother has over 100 Indian saris in her closet that she would like to get rid of. She would really like to donate them to some organization that could make use of them. We live in the US, so just taking them to Goodwill wouldn't work. Are there any thrift stores or charity organizations in the US which cater to a South Asian community and/or would accept the saris? Would anyone even want them? [more inside]
How is abbs formed?
I have great six-pack abs when I concentrate on flexing them. But while walking around relaxed, my stomach looks only slightly better than "average" (or worse if I've recently eaten :P). To fix this, purely for vanity purposes, do I need (a) more cardio; (b) more ab exercises; (c) diet changes; (d) something else? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Jacen Solo at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
My boyfriend's apartment disgusts me.
My boyfriend's apartment disgusts me. What should I do? [more inside]
Why did I get a W-9 at my (academic) job interview?
Why did I get a W-9 at my (academic) job interview? [more inside]
Tell me what you do at night.
Help me come up with some fun two-person hobbies that also can be productive or contribute to personal growth. [more inside]
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 12:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 12:04 PM PST - 13 comments
Oh, I thought the book was WAY better.
I’m a sucker for reading the book before seeing the movie (yes.. I’m “that guy”). What should I add to my list? [more inside]
Illusion of discovery?
What's the name of that illusion (if that's the right word) where you think you came up with an idea but you actually heard it from someone else previously?
posted by palet at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by palet at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find all-cotton wrinkle-free shirting fabric by the yard?
Where can I find all-cotton wrinkle-free shirting fabric by the yard? [more inside]
posted by dbolll at 12:00 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by dbolll at 12:00 PM PST - 2 comments
the great shoulder migration
Why are my shoulders constantly creeping up toward my ears? [more inside]
A change'll do me good
What should I do next year? [more inside]
I have hangups about giving head. Please help me get rid of them.
How do I get over my hangups with blowjobs? (NSFW) [more inside]
SWF ISO DC CPA
Looking for a recommendation for a good CPA or accountant in the DC, NoVA, or Southern Maryland area to field a set of somewhat-complicated questions about taxes. (Read: H&R Block is not going to cut it here.) The problem? All my close friends use TurboTax, and I'm reluctant to mass e-mail my entire contact list for recommendations, since I think the type of CPA (or accountant--is there a difference?) might matter in this situation and figuring out what flavor I need means disclosing more personal financial details than I'm comfortable with. [more inside]
Getting ready for the big flush
My current employer is currently circling the drain and I am certain there will be severe layoffs in the next 3-4 months which are likely to include me. What non-obvious things should I be doing to prepare? I'm in CA. [more inside]
Realtime javascript spell checking
Can anyone recommend an open source real time spell checker that I could embed in a website? [more inside]
I have questions about getting an IUD placed.
I have questions about getting an IUD placed. [more inside]
Beginning programmer, needs advice.
How hard would it be for me to write a simple chat room program, that could be used at work for people in my dept to talk to each other? I realize I could probably just download something (like Google Talk, for example), but I'd like to learn to program and this seems like it would be a simple enough project to start with. [more inside]
posted by cottonswab at 10:53 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cottonswab at 10:53 AM PST - 14 comments
Common freshman course on the history and culture of Chicago?
Is there a common course at one of the big universities in Chicago, that all of the freshmen take, which focuses on Chicago history and culture? Perhaps called something like "the Chicago experience"? I thought that this was done at the University of Chicago, but I cannot find it on their website. Could it be another school?
posted by tnygard at 10:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by tnygard at 10:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Tablet for the Kitchen?
Use a tablet as a kitchen computer? I want to use a touch screen computer primarily in the kitchen. I have some thoughts and ideas, but I want MeFi's take on it. [more inside]
Quick Lunch, Slots in Vegas (With good, cheap food)
Quick stop in Vegas (or Henderson) for lunch and slots. Where? [more inside]
Tiling Window Managers for Microsoft Windows? Any Recommendations?
Tiling Window Managers for Microsoft Windows? Any Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by Javed_Ahamed at 10:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Javed_Ahamed at 10:06 AM PST - 3 comments
ePub resources.
I'm looking for educational ePub books. [more inside]
How do I transfer a donated cell phone from Bell to Telus?
Transfer cell phone from Bell to Telus (Ontario) [more inside]
Multilingual MetaFilter(s)?
Is there an equivalent of (Ask)MetaFilter in other languages? [more inside]
Is my website virussed?
I have a personal Wordpress website/blog ('www.timpollard.com') but the other day got an email from someone I know telling me that my site appeared to have a virus on it (a redirection to one of those appalling 'buy our virus killer' sites). I checked myself and couldn't see an issue but today, using a different PC if I typed the URL diredtly I could go there straight away but if I Google-searched 'timpollard' and then clicked in the 'timpollard.com link it displayed the message 'This site has been reported unsafe' as it was trying to access an entirely different site: 'antivirus-wizard-a1.c*m'. Help, what's happening - and how can I fix it, please?
Best route to a nicer future
I'm about to finish second year of Software Engineering at my mid-tier Canadian university and have no intention of continuing any further. I'd like to transfer into one of the more prestigious colleges in the US, although getting in seems like a complete crapshoot given my current circumstances. What course of action can I take in the coming months that would greatly increase my chances of being accepted? [more inside]
Am I about to get screwed by Sundance Vacations?
Am I about to get screwed by Sundance Vacations? [more inside]
A rockin' and a readin'...
I'm looking for some good rock 'n' roll fiction. [more inside]
Whaddya call a heterograph abuser?
Is there a term to describe the act of using a heterograph or someone who habitually uses heterographs when writing? [more inside]
posted by Fezboy! at 8:37 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Fezboy! at 8:37 AM PST - 20 comments
Saveur subscription scam savvy?
A free trial magazine offer has turned into collection agency threats. Is this something I need to worry about, and what do I do about it? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 8:31 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Shepherd at 8:31 AM PST - 15 comments
Easy carne asada recipes?
I need a carne asada recipe that's easy and stove-top friendly. [more inside]
CMS for a university research project website?
Deciding on a CMS for a university research project website: Wordpress, Joomla, or Drupal? [more inside]
posted by oulipian at 8:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by oulipian at 8:10 AM PST - 14 comments
How do bad performances happen to good producers?
Occasionally you'll see a big budget TV musical production where the performance is objectively poor -- the singer is bad at lip synching, for example, or perhaps might even be considered a tad "off-key." My question is, how is this allowed to happen? [more inside]
Help, no dental insurance in chicago.
Does anyone know of any Chicago dentists that are part of the Delta Dental network and accept Care Credit?
I have not been to the dentist in a long time. My teeth have been hurting for a week and I know I need to see a dentist (probably have an abcessed tooth). I have medical insurance but no dental. My fiancee an I are in the process of buying a condo; this couldn't have come at a worse time (still, my fault, i know). [more inside]
Mozart and the Whale
Aspergerfilter: My girlfriend's 8 year old son has aspergers. Upon observing him, I think I might as well. [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos at 7:40 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by Hands of Manos at 7:40 AM PST - 51 comments
USPS International Priority Mail Customs
Mail-Filter: I just mailed a package via Priority Mail from California to Austria without including any completed customs forms. Did I mess up? [more inside]
posted by fook at 7:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by fook at 7:37 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me choose between Canon Rebel models
I am purchasing my first dslr camera and I've decided on the Canon Rebel series. How do I choose between the T1i with video, Xs or Xsi.
I understand the differences in megapixels, but what other things should consider before choosing? [more inside]
It's not just exaggeration, it's something else. What is it?
It's not just exaggeration, it's something else. What is it? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 7:01 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 7:01 AM PST - 26 comments
How to get wordpress, google to love each other?
I have a little blog about HR/work. I am running profiles on people who are looking for jobs, to help them get their name out there. This morning, I broke my blog, right when the first profile was taking off.
Somehow, the unholy trinity of wordpress, google gears, and google analytics stripped my site of all styling and now I can't log in to the admin backend to fix it. [more inside]
posted by pomegranate at 6:28 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by pomegranate at 6:28 AM PST - 13 comments
Tiny arcades in the system tray.
Years ago I found a suite of games that took place entirely in system tray icons--super tiny Tetris, Space Invaders and Arkanoid/Breakout. I would like to find them again. [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt at 6:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by JeremiahBritt at 6:27 AM PST - 8 comments
This question was brought to you by the letter E
My mum wants a large letter (an E) for her kitchen wall. Any ideas where I can get one to the UK? [more inside]
Should I quit Americorps?
I am currently an Americorps VISTA member and I do not like my assignment. This is a year-long commitment, and I have @7 months left to serve. VISTA members work full-time but are paid very little because the position is kind of a cross between a volunteer position and a job. The reason for taking a VISTA position, therefore, is not the pay, but rather the job experience and the opportunity to do meaningful work to help the poor. Unfortunately, I am not getting much of that experience or doing much of that work, and I am disrespected to boot. [more inside]
Help me mail a pie. To Canada.
My romantic associate lives in Canada. I live in the US. He loves pie. I love baking. Help me make Valentine's Day a success. [more inside]
Does my son have to go to his mom's if he has a TRO against her BF ?
Does my son have to go to his mom's if he has a restraining order against her boyfriend ? [more inside]
Heart warming films about new life in new places?
I'm looking for films about people moving to new, scenic, warm places and the joy, awe and perhaps challenges that this brings, preferably set in the Mediterranean or Europe, preferably amusing. [more inside]
Need travel help with rental car, hotel and anything between San Fransisco and Vancouver
Need travel help with rental car, hotel and anything between San Fransisco and Vancouver [more inside]
Paid link checker, anyone?
How do I know if a site has paid links? Is there a trusted paid links checker out there?
How do I anonymously send a ringtone to an iPhone?
How do I go around sending a ringtone to a UK iPhone customer anonymously? I don't want them to incur any charges or other costs as a result, nor be bombarded by subsequent ringtones by some overzealous ringtone company. I simply want a website where I can select the ringtone, enter their number and off goes the ringtone. I am happy to pay for it. [more inside]
posted by Biru at 5:16 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Biru at 5:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me be cheap and assuage my ecoapocalyptic depression.
I want to make my apartment more energy efficient. I don't have any control over how much heat I get, so I'm most concerned with a) making sure as little heat is escaping through the windows as possible and b) reducing the amount of electricity I use. [more inside]
iMac Daddy.
How might I best evaluate the risks of ordering a 27" iMac? [more inside]
Donate to Charity with Affiliate Links
Are there any programs out there that will allow me to find charities with affiliate ID's, so I can insert them into links on my blog? [more inside]
posted by syzygy at 2:52 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by syzygy at 2:52 AM PST - 4 comments
Almost saved by Linux
Help! Speaker sound on laptop, with Ubuntu for Panasonic CF-T8.. [more inside]
Should I get rimless glasses?
Should I get rimless glasses? [more inside]
February 2
No cover necessary.
Any ideas for an alternative to the "cover sheet" that is printed from an HP networked printer? Would love to eliminate that wasted paper. [more inside]
posted by kensch at 10:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kensch at 10:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Story about the nature of G-d?
I am trying to find a story I heard a year or so ago, can't remember where. The story was a Jewish story about a young man who wanted to know about the nature of G-d. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by eleanna at 9:57 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by eleanna at 9:57 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I get an organization to show up on google maps?
How can I get an organization to appear on Google Maps when looking at an area, rather than just when you searched for it? [more inside]
posted by aniola at 9:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by aniola at 9:39 PM PST - 7 comments
Help my bf's junk!
Circumcision at 21. Should he? Are there different types of procedures for it? [more inside]
Help an ignorant American become aware of world issues, politics, and all things relevant.
Recently I have come to the conclusion that I am an extremely ignorant American. I know very little about American politics and world issues and politics. I've been living in my safe little American bubble for 18 years and I want to get out! I want to get educated but it's overwhelming..where should I start? Textbooks (but should I bother reading an American textbook?), websites, blogs, essays, CNN, BBC, Google? I also want to be aware of things people think Americans are usually ignorant of, and I would like to learn little things about cultures that aren't in guidebooks.
Email me at throwaway.email20 (at) gmail (dot) com
Academic citations in a visual arrangement
I want to be able to map visually how citations of a common academic article are linked in other ways. [more inside]
posted by b33j at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by b33j at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
Acceptable use of recent historical figures in fiction
Can I publish my fiction about a deceased historic public figure without fear of action from his estate? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 8:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 8:14 PM PST - 5 comments
How do make I make this image transparent in Adobe Illustrator?
How do make I make this image transparent in Adobe Illustrator? [more inside]
Fast Food Statistics
Where can I find some (legitimate) facts about fast food? [more inside]
Je cherche Ariol.
Where can I find French bande-déssinées for less than $15, and where can I watch/how can I find more French children's programming? [more inside]
8mm & 16mm to DVD
One of my coworkers wants to have some old home video recordings on 8mm and 16mm film converted to DVD.
Does anyone know of a good place to go in the Portland, OR area?
What about online? Who has a good reputation?
Slide Scanners for iMacs
Looking for a good Slide Scanner for my mother's iMac. [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller at 7:14 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GJSchaller at 7:14 PM PST - 11 comments
Just dance...over and over and over...all night...
I'm marching in a Mardi Gras parade for the first time and I'm a bit nervous. If you've ever been in a parade I'd appreciate some advice and anecdotes! [more inside]
posted by radioamy at 7:10 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by radioamy at 7:10 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I not move in?
Should I not move in because of the unidentifiable gas smell? [more inside]
How to get a hospital to properly submit claims to an HMO instead of incorrectly billing me?
Help me figure out a Kafkaesque hospital billing problem. I am in an HMO and live in California. (Surprisingly, the problem does not seem to be with the HMO itself.) [more inside]
what led to this cliche character type
Origins/examples of this sci-fi trope: psychic hell-chick [more inside]
posted by chaff at 6:14 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by chaff at 6:14 PM PST - 18 comments
Hope me, tax time
I'm trying to e-file my taxes (USA) and receive the First Time Homebuyer $8000 credit. Looking for advise on how to go about this. [more inside]
posted by ijoyner at 5:38 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ijoyner at 5:38 PM PST - 5 comments
"Peppy" songs with dark lyrics...help me find more!
Upbeat music, dark lyrics, intriguing narrator to whom you can't really relate...help me find more songs like these! [more inside]
posted by mingodingo at 5:34 PM PST - 64 comments
posted by mingodingo at 5:34 PM PST - 64 comments
When is a BOGO not a BOGO?
Why does my complimentary dinner (*with purchase of a full price dinner) coupon insist that it "is not buy one get one free"? [more inside]
posted by niles at 5:11 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by niles at 5:11 PM PST - 30 comments
Can you identify this folk song?
My father-in-law just died. Over the last few days of his life, he was singing old folk songs. I did not hear him, but I still want to try and identify one of the tunes. [more inside]
posted by dogwelder at 5:08 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by dogwelder at 5:08 PM PST - 2 comments
Bosnian (Serbo-Croation) Medical Terminology Resources
A good friend of mine really wants a job as an interpreter. Before he is able to interview he has to take a medical terminology test where he must translate English words into Bosnian. Because he left Serbo-Croation speaking world for the U.S. when he was 13, he's a little rough on medical speak (read: he probably never learned many of the words).
Does anyone have any resources for him to brush up on some words before he takes the test?
Help my nook read continuous text from PDFs
Can I customize PDFs so my nook e-reader doesn't display a break between "pages"? [more inside]
I am freaking out about my health
YANMD, but I need to consult the hive mind about some very worrying symptoms I've been having. I've been to a few doctors and so far, Scotland Yard Is Baffled. [more inside]
Name this dystopian Tank Girl-ish movie that aired on TechTV
What's the name of this movie that possibly aired on TechTV about a company abusing subliminal advertising technology? [more inside]
posted by yaymukund at 4:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by yaymukund at 4:39 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I remove myself emotionally in order to do a job?
I am involved in a project that I personally find offensive. How can I remove myself emotionally in order to do the job? [more inside]
posted by hellojed at 4:27 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by hellojed at 4:27 PM PST - 47 comments
Help me decorate my research group lab!
Help me decorate my research group lab! [more inside]
Why do we still have alimony?
I'm not getting divorced (and am not even married) but am interested in how alimony works in modern law and society. I'm close with people in relationship counseling, women's studies, etc., so feel up-to-date on where society is regarding marriage, gender equality, etc., but was surprised to find out that we still have alimony, especially long-term, in some cases of divorce.
I'm looking for generally informative articles or other info about why this is the case. If you know of any good journalism or even opinion pieces on this subject, for or against or neither, please share. I did read the Wikipedia article, but am looking for more in-depth exploration of some of these issues (for a lay audience).
are tiny glass shards in a shirt something that can be removed?
a favorite shirt + many tiny glass shards. is this a lost shirt, or can it be recovered? [more inside]
posted by radiosilents at 3:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by radiosilents at 3:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a device that can add random "effects" to video from my N64?
Are there such things as a visual effects pedal? Or is this purely in my imagination? [more inside]
posted by ejfox at 3:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ejfox at 3:25 PM PST - 7 comments
How to get free CD burner to make 200-track disc from many file types?
I need free CD burning software to make a disc w/between 100 and 200 tracks, some of which are under a second, comprising many different file types. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Waldo Jeffers at 3:13 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Waldo Jeffers at 3:13 PM PST - 11 comments
no, that makes it go the other way
Dear piloting brethren, what is the historical reason for pressure on the left pedal resulting in yaw left? To me, as a new pilot, it seems counter-intuitive. [more inside]
posted by randomstriker at 3:07 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by randomstriker at 3:07 PM PST - 28 comments
SQL QUERY ow to achieve it? (short paths)
I am trying to create a SQL Query for Access2003 that will basically show me by employee ALL potential classes they can take and sorted together with the most recent date of a class they may have taken. Basically this is used as a worksheet to plan training for the people who may have some of the required training but not others. (see inside [more inside]
posted by wildpetals at 3:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by wildpetals at 3:05 PM PST - 3 comments
Why do I get emotional during one particular yoga pose?
Why do I get emotional during one particular yoga pose? [more inside]
You walked 875 steps, typed 31,221 characters, and found 0 girlfriends today.
I'm interested in self-tracking/home automation. What products (or DIY projects) are out there in the same vein of "Withings" and "FitBit" that will semi-passively track data about myself? [more inside]
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 2:41 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 2:41 PM PST - 5 comments
Help a non-gamer do something fun with a PS3.
Help me (a non-gamer) enjoy my new PS3! [more inside]
How to treat a painful tailbone?
Have you ever successfully treated your coccydynia? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 2:33 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 2:33 PM PST - 16 comments
gta
Grand theft auto - san andreas: how would i go about finding out the location of every object in the game ? [more inside]
Help me not kill my friends and family with DIY sugar scrub!
How long will a homemade sugar and olive or grapeseed oil scrub last in a sealed container? [more inside]
Crap, I missed ANOTHER meeting?
How can I integrate my company's Microsoft Exchange 2003 calendar with Mail.app and iCal on Snow Leopard? I don't fully understand how Exchange and Outlook work on PCs but I need to make it happen on a Mac. [more inside]
Post-High School Woes
I can't help but feel that everyone I know has been doing better than me since high school. Are these feelings grounded in reality, or is it simply insecurity? [more inside]
Temporary housing for two adults and two dogs in Minneapolis MN
Temporary living accommodations for 2 adults + 2 dogs for 6 months in/near downtown Minneapolis: what are options? [more inside]
How do I keep the daily grind from grinding me down?
How do you keep a mediocre job/work environment from getting you down? [more inside]
I want a sexy kitchen!
How can I best use the top of my refrigerator? What's on top of your fridge? [more inside]
When will tonight's Lost be posted on Hulu? At what time?
Can't watch Lost live tonight (argh). Is the new episode for-sure going to be posted on Hulu tomorrow? What time? [more inside]
posted by jenfullmoon at 1:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jenfullmoon at 1:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Yes, it's this question again
Should I eat this 10 day (approx) old cooked sausage, lentils, and kale dish? [more inside]
Unemployed troubled friend soon to be homeless, how to help?
I have a friend who I think is likely to be homeless soon. I can't take him in, so what can I do to help him? We are in the northern Chicago suburbs (Lake County). [more inside]
posted by Reverend John at 1:36 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Reverend John at 1:36 PM PST - 18 comments
Recipe for Killer Buffalo Wing Recipe
Do you have a Killer Buffalo Chicken Wing Recipe? [more inside]
posted by lifeonholidae at 1:05 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by lifeonholidae at 1:05 PM PST - 23 comments
She's an Annie, but not a Dillard, yet.
What are some good books on writing suitable for a 14yr old girl? [more inside]
posted by doost at 1:02 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by doost at 1:02 PM PST - 22 comments
Où est le t-shirt qui est l'envie du monde entier?
Help me find this quebecois hip-hop t-shirt. [more inside]
How To Improve A Pulled Pork Sandwich?
What are your favorite pulled pork recipes? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 12:47 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 12:47 PM PST - 43 comments
Tickets please...movie tickets, that is.
When I was in Japan about ten years ago, I recall seeing a movie on the VHS rental racks about a guy working at a remote train station, possibly in the north of Japan? I seem to recall that the cover/poster had the station agent standing in a snowfall, and I think he was played by a much-loved actor, but I can't recall the title or the actor. I believe it's a dramatic film from the mid-to-late 1990s. Does this description ring any bells? I'd like to finally see it.
posted by ktoad at 12:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ktoad at 12:36 PM PST - 3 comments
30+ single women- I need help!
I vant kontrol, total kontrol...
OS X - I have a PPC mini running Tiger 10.4.11 and my new iMac is running SL 10.6.2. There is not enough room on my desk for two monitors, two keyboards/mice etc. I need to control my mini entirely through the iMac. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by VikingSword at 12:12 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by VikingSword at 12:12 PM PST - 18 comments
Rebuilding university programs after disasters
Post-disaster education system reconstruction? [more inside]
Fix the car or sign it's death certificate?
'97 Chrysler Concord with a front main seal leak and an engine knock: Fix it or replace it? [more inside]
posted by MuChao at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by MuChao at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
We want to be duped, in a good way.
Looking for a good place for CD duplication and packaging in NYC (or by mail?)... [more inside]
posted by otolith at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by otolith at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
Where have I heard Debussy's La Mer before?
Where have I heard Debussy's La Mer before? It's driving me crazy. I feel like it was the soundtrack to some kind of cartoon or movie, but I don't remember which one. I know it wasn't Fantasia. Can anyone help me out here?
I can't wake up.
I've been sleeping through my alarm clocks, or turning them off without really waking up. Just about every day. This sucks. [more inside]
Social technologies
Can you think of any technology (besides the internet) that enhances or creates social connections? Or technology that you might not think of that way that could be used to bring people together? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau at 10:18 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Lieber Frau at 10:18 AM PST - 25 comments
Is travel insurance necessary?
My wife and I are taking a month-long trip from the U.S. to France and Italy later this year. Do we need travel insurance? If so, how much and what kind? Where do we find it? We have medical insurance that applies abroad, so we're mainly worried about cancellation insurance in case some sort of disaster strikes before the trip. Is it possible to buy travel insurance without medical insurance? We've never done anything like this before, and have no clue about "best practices". What can you tell us?
Workshops or online resources for effective marketing communications
What are some good resources (workshops, online courses, etc) that will help me improve my organization's marketing communications initiatives? [more inside]
Get the funk out
Asking for a friend: How to get rid of years of smoking residue? [more inside]
posted by KathrynT at 10:04 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by KathrynT at 10:04 AM PST - 13 comments
Long term effects of antidepressants?
I know you're not a doctor: Do antidepressants cause long term changes to the brain (good or bad), even after they're discontinued? [more inside]
MeFi Tax-Man
[TaxFilter]: I will only be working half of 2010 and want to adjust my Federal and State/City (NYC) withholding appropriately. Help!
YANMAccountant, YANMLawyer, YANM* [more inside]
Come what may...
And the Best Dildo Award goes to....? (NSFW, obviously) [more inside]
luxury goods as status signifiers
I am trying to compile a list of modern day ultra-luxury items. [more inside]
posted by stagewhisper at 9:56 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by stagewhisper at 9:56 AM PST - 60 comments
They want planning, they just don't know it yet.
Framing urban/regional planning as economic development, are there any great or just widely accepted numbers out there on this? [more inside]
Wherefore Amazon Grocery?
What's worth buying at Amazon Grocery? I've never used it and they seem to have a totally random selection of stuff.
How to recover from muscle damage in the neck?
My 58 year old aunt has been suffering from a very strange neck condition for about 2 years now. Her head leans to one side. It looks freaky and she cannot straighten it. Has anyone had experience with this or something similar? [more inside]
posted by kmavap at 9:34 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by kmavap at 9:34 AM PST - 11 comments
What to get a 7 yr old for his birthday?
What career/job should I pursue?
I've been teaching for a few years, and want to use my experience in technology, professional development, and education into a new job or career path. Here are the specifics... [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 9:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jander03 at 9:26 AM PST - 6 comments
toward a less humbl tumbl
How to best get more Tumblr followers... using methods within Tumblr? [more inside]
How do I make Blu-Ray work on a standard computer?
Going to buy a new computer and connect it to already-owned surround speakers and HD monitor. I want to be able to play Blu-Rays with nice HD sound if possible. I'm an HD, HDMI, Blu-Ray and recent-PC-hardware virgin, and will need to be led through this like I'm a kid. [more inside]
Does this qualify for an annulment or divorce?
YANA(or my)L: does it looks like this marriage would qualify for an annulment or a divorce? [more inside]
Facebook Daddy Issue
My estranged father has made a fake Facebook profile under my brother's name. We reported it to Facebook in November and it's still there. What is their process for verifying reports, and how long should it take to remove it? [more inside]
Hot or Not for project proposals
We're looking for something like Hot or Not for project proposals. Instead of displaying a photo it will display info about the project and allow users to log in and rate projects. The system will keep track of overall ratings and rankings for projects in various ways and allow us to easily export the final results. [more inside]
Escelfilter: Making a dummy worksheet to simplify display of information?
I have a massive spreadsheet that's simply too difficult to read, because of its size. Is there any way of making a second spreadsheet that is exactly the same as the first, except that the 2nd's cells just show an "x" if there is information in the 1st's cells. i.e., the 2nd spreadsheet would just show whether or not the cells on the 1st spreadsheet have been filled in, but not the actual information itself. If sheet 1 looks like this, sheet two should look like this. [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 8:24 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by omnigut at 8:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Using Dreamweaver to its least potential...
Dreamweaver as Content Management System -- a tutorial for idiots, please. [more inside]
posted by punkbitch at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by punkbitch at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
The Best Podcasts in 30 Minutes or Less!
Help me find high quality, short podcasts. [more inside]
posted by absalom at 7:31 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by absalom at 7:31 AM PST - 47 comments
Suggest a place to party or chill out to nature in Europe
I have two weeks after I complete my 2-year stint as a military conscript, and before I begin my first job. I'd like to spend some time in Europe, but want to spend substantial time in a single location, as opposed to moving all over the place. Suggestions? [more inside]
Fleas Begone!!
How do we ensure that a flea-ridden carpet leaves no pestilence behind? [more inside]
Strange utensil
Help identify what is presumably an unusual piece of cutlery. Photos inside. [more inside]
posted by fire&wings at 7:18 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by fire&wings at 7:18 AM PST - 8 comments
Personality Change after a life altering event?
Has anyone ever experienced a personality change after a life-endangering experience? [more inside]
posted by dortmunder at 6:55 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by dortmunder at 6:55 AM PST - 28 comments
De-constructing 'code' (picking apart its assumptions)
De-constructing 'code': I am looking for philosophical (from W. Benjamin through to post-structuralism and beyond) examinations of 'code'. That both includes the assumptions contained in the word 'code' and any actual objects or subjects that code is connected to - including, but not limited to: computer programming, cyphers, linguistics, genetics etc. [more inside]
posted by 0bvious at 6:35 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by 0bvious at 6:35 AM PST - 16 comments
Light Rail in the City of Angels
Thanks to riding Chicago's L system so often I can sense my stop in my (literal) sleep, I think I'm finally ready to tackle Los Angeles' underutilized & unappreciated Metro & Metrolink system for some day trips between Ventura County and LA proper. What are some can't miss attractions that are A) easily accessable by rail in a city of cars and B) fairly safe for a tiny semi-lost solo female and C) totally awesome? [more inside]
Cool Arduino music projects?
What are some cool arduino music projects, especially guitar effects?
NAS with usb slave
Hi
I want a wireless hard drive that has a usb slave function so that I can link it manaully to both my laptop and tv, and also back up movies/pics wirelessly to the drive.
I've looked around and something like this is difficult to buy (I had to return a bufallo media station becuase it was USB master). Can anyone recommend something please
How do I connect a computer to an old CRT television?
I need to display the picture from a computer onto an old 1999 CRT television. I've seen a few products but all the reviews of them say that they don't work. Any recommendations on ones that do? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 5:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mr_silver at 5:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Vexatious subway ad
This is the seed that helps kill the tumor and give the patient a better life? [more inside]
¿Qué es más douchebag, "preppy", "pineapple" or "knife"?
Lexicographicofilter: Have you seen the word "douchebag" used with a class-specific meaning, for example, to refer to preppies specifically? [more inside]
posted by kandinski at 3:36 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by kandinski at 3:36 AM PST - 29 comments
He is pushin me away, but does not want me to leave :'(
My S.O.'s life is falling apart and has decided to break up with me, however, S.O. has requested that nothing change. (LOOONG, so sorry) [more inside]
posted by penguingrl at 1:59 AM PST - 74 comments
posted by penguingrl at 1:59 AM PST - 74 comments
How to fix Mail.app "ghosting" behaviour?
Mail.appFilter: instead of deleting messages, Mail has taken to "ghosting" them, turning them grey. I've tried the "vacuum" trick via the terminal, and eliminating the Envelope Index and reimporting all the messages (more than once), as previously suggested - but the behaviour continues, and erratically, at that.
Any suggestions for getting Mail back to normal? [more inside]
posted by progosk at 1:46 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by progosk at 1:46 AM PST - 3 comments
What would Bertrand Russel like?
Anyone know a good pizza restaurant in the vicinity of UCL, Gower Street? [more inside]
posted by Edwahd at 1:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Edwahd at 1:36 AM PST - 9 comments
February 1
My new favorite band in the WORLD is... oh crap.
Next round of "identify my mystery song": College radio station 90.1 in Seattle area (KUPS Tacoma, probably, signal was very weak though so maybe not) about 10:05 pm this evening. DJ not working from a set list, failed to log what he played, and relieving DJ has no idea. [more inside]
posted by ctmf at 11:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ctmf at 11:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Crawl Before I Walk
After becomming addicted to autotune the news, looping it endlessly while going about my day I'm interested in recommendations of other "uplifting rap" (not about money/pride/sex/fighting/desperation), albums or songs. Need something to rap to when surfing the web to engage my underused verbal faculties.
What kind of surgery is this involving freezing and burning nerve endings?
Freezing and burning nerves to help with back pain? What kind of surgery is this, exactly? [more inside]
What computer should I buy?
I don't really know what kind of computer I should buy and the guides aren't oriented to people like me. [more inside]
posted by Electrius at 10:13 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Electrius at 10:13 PM PST - 16 comments
French movie about euthanasia?
Several years ago, there was a foreign movie (French, I think) about euthanasia -- roughly, an old woman with some kind of illness decided to die and invited her family to her house for a final weekend before she injected herself with a poison. What's the name of this movie?
posted by Malad at 9:59 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Malad at 9:59 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I delete multiple contacts at once on Blackberry?
How do I delete multiple contacts at once on Blackberry? [more inside]
Parents Drive Their Computers Like This
Computer-illiterate mom has many, many small questions about her new iMac. I'm 2,000 miles away and spending hours of time explaining how to find her desktop to her. Is there a way for me to remotely control her computer? [more inside]
Star Trek Memories and Trauma
As a 10 year old child I went with my mother, myself and my 7 year old brother went to EJ Korvette's on 46th Street to meet an alien. Well, actually it was Leonard Nimoy (in full makeup and costume) as Mr. Spock. It was 1969 and he had just come out with his new album Mr Spock's Music From Outer Space.
We were in a crush of people. My brother was having trouble with the crowd. The store was packed. Finally my mother snapped and dragged us out of the store screaming, "My son is suffocating, get out of the way!"
Anyway, after hysteria by yours truly, we went back. The crowd was gone. Someone took the album from my hands and sliced the covering plastic with a razor. I didn't care. I was looking up at Mister SPOCK from my favoite show of all times! I wanted to say something, anything. But my throat was dry. My brain useless. He signed the album. He signed it... Spock in cursive.
I still have this album today.
Is it worth anything? Other than my memories and the original price? Leonard. I love your photos. Call me...
posted by Splunge at 9:23 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Splunge at 9:23 PM PST - 6 comments
What should I do in Melbourne?
Going to Melbourne (Australia) for 1 week have $400 how should I spend it? Accomodation has been paid... [more inside]
O Karma, where for art thou?
Could anyone suggest ways to stop obsessing over an old enemy? This person can spin your own words on you so fast she will almost make you believe you're lying when you know you're not! (very long, sorry) [more inside]
posted by iabide79 at 9:15 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by iabide79 at 9:15 PM PST - 25 comments
mustange converable, junk it?
I have a 2000 (~30,000 miles) Ford Mustang Convertible. Other than the engine it is in good condition.
Is it worth getting a new/rebuilt engine?
(I am in the Minneapolis, MN area) [more inside]
Books and film depicting the quarter-life crisis ?
Going through what some mefis describe as the quarter-life crisis, I'd like to read about or watch others going through it as well. Any suggestions ? [more inside]
posted by fizzix at 8:12 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by fizzix at 8:12 PM PST - 28 comments
What are my intellectual property rights here?
Years ago, I modified - okay, hacked - a very popular open source image editor, gave it a name and released it to the world. For the same amount of time, there has been a shady, profiteering copy-cat website taking credit. What are my rights? [more inside]
posted by plasticbugs at 8:04 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by plasticbugs at 8:04 PM PST - 27 comments
Books/theories for early childhood teachers
Anyone have recommendations for books/websites to help an MSW professional translate an early literacy project into M.Ed language? [more inside]
Recording of Koch's "Talking to Patrizia"?
What's being sold in this ad featuring a photographer?
I'm looking for a pharmaceutical commercial that's been airing recently that features a middle-aged professional photographer. [more inside]
posted by Venadium at 7:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Venadium at 7:46 PM PST - 2 comments
Churches in the Triangle
I'm looking for churches in the Triangle area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill) that have a big impact in their communities. [more inside]
posted by pecknpah at 7:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pecknpah at 7:41 PM PST - 6 comments
Fufu you? Fufu me!
I have some Fufu Flour. It intrigues me. What, besides its obvious use, can I do with it? [more inside]
Help me create a meow button!
I have an electronics/meow related question... [more inside]
posted by puhbeast at 7:28 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by puhbeast at 7:28 PM PST - 16 comments
Calling All Seattle-Area Public Transit Experts
Asking-for-a-friend-filter:
A friend is flying into Sea-Tac Airport on Friday (2/5/10) around 11:00 AM. She needs to get to an address in Snoqualmie (around the corner of Denny Peak Dr. SE and SE Ridge St.) that afternoon. What is the best and least hassle-y way for her to do this via public transit? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 7:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by charmedimsure at 7:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Where in the world should I travel on $1500?
Let's say you had $1,500 to travel anywhere, a week to do it, and you'd never been out of the U.S. or seen the West Coast or the Midwest. Where would you go? [more inside]
What should I do with my Canadian iPhone during an extended stay in the US?
What should I do with my Canadian iPhone during an extended stay in the US? [more inside]
"687 V" on a gold bracelet?
My mother has recently come across a 14kt gold bracelet with "687 V" inscribed on it. Anyone have any ideas what that means?
What is the best way to identify a font?
What is the best way to identify a font? [more inside]
hdd not seen
I have an external hdd dock by rosewill that I got from Newegg, that connects via usb. When it is plugged with a hd in, the drive spins up and all lights come on but no drive is displayed anywhere. I do get an usb to Serial ATA bridge icon in my devices and printers folder. Any ideas for a fix before I RMA it?
posted by dstopps at 6:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by dstopps at 6:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Is he trying to manipulate me?
My boyfriend keeps telling me to see a psychologist, and it bothers me. What should I do? [more inside]
See Spot. See Spot Stain.
I had a lady problem. You gave me a lady solution. The solution stopped working. Now I need more help from the best not-a-doctor-not-my-doctor around. Graphic details inside. [more inside]
Can I make this sweater at home, and if so how?
How can I knock off this super cute cardigan by hand? Is it worth trying? [more inside]
posted by telegraph at 6:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by telegraph at 6:06 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I remove a virus when I can't get online?
Help! I have a virus and I don't know how to fix it when I can't even surf the web! [more inside]
Where's George? (2007 edition)
How often are dollar bills printed? As in, during which years? [more inside]
posted by Kosh at 5:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Kosh at 5:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Happily ever after - how?
At what point in a relationship do you realize that conflicts are pretty much just a result of mismatching personalities as opposed to things that can always be worked out and changed? [more inside]
I don't want to be left for Kate Beckinsale, Serendipity-style.
John Cusack and Lori Gottlieb are kind of stressing me out a tiny bit and leading to some messy, anxiety-filled thinking. [more inside]
Are we going to lose 'mouseover' on touchscreen computers?
What user interface 'technique' is available (or may come to be available) on touch screen based devices that replicates the 'mouseover' function of a traditional computer? [more inside]
GP or OB/GYN? (Yet another DC doctor question...)
Due to a craptastically crappy situation, I need a new doctor (in DC or NoVA). I don't know whether to look for a GP or an OB/GYN. Advice and specific recommendations are very much appreciated... I haven't done this (look for a new doctor) in a long time (~10 years). [more inside]
posted by somanyamys at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by somanyamys at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
I need to know common Spanish phrases for informal conversation.
Can you tell me some common phrases in spanish that are used in everyday conversation? For example, the other day I asked a friend how to say "That works for me" in informal conversational spanish. He said that "sale," "orale," and "ya esta" are all roughly synonymous with the English phrase I used. One obvious point is that none of these is a direct translation. I'm looking for that sort of thing. [more inside]
seeking diamond ads
I am looking for diamond ads that use slogans along the lines of "who says money can't buy love" or other similarly themed taglines. I googled many times, but could not find these particular themed ads, though I recall seeing them in the past. Anyone who can point me in this direction, thank you.
posted by saturn~jupiter at 3:59 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by saturn~jupiter at 3:59 PM PST - 10 comments
What software programs would you recommend for a literacy student new to a computer?
I am preparing an older computer (XP home) for my literacy student. She is 72 years old and has never used a computer. Before I take the computer to her house, I would like to download some programs onto it. I am looking for programs that teach typing, mouse skills, reading, even math, history, etc. She will not be offended if the program is geared toward children. [more inside]
Really good real estate agent websites?
My aunt is becoming a real estate agent, and she wants me to build her a website. What are the most impressive real estate agent websites out there in terms of design, features, etc?
Can we marry, even though we're both straight and male?
Where gay marriage is legal, could I (a hetero male) "marry" my hetero buddy for legal/financial benefits, but we continue to date women outside the relationship? [more inside]
Does be asked to come to the clinic for STD test results mean doom?
My automated online and phone results to my STD tests both said negative, but I just got a call asking me to come in to the clinic for my results. Should I be freaking out? [more inside]
Tell you what. Keep the cookies, I just want my job back
Help me word a delicate email. I need to make it clear that the professional favor I’m about to extend to a "frenemy" is something I expect to be reciprocated once they get the job. [more inside]
Literature or cinema that takes one through the decades
What are some good miniseries, movies, books, and/or autobiographies which span decades, leaving the reader feeling like they have been on a long, intimate journey? [more inside]
What to do about a computer business that knowingly installs counterfeit software on several clients computers
A local computer repair store has contracts with several local businesses to provide tech support. It was discovered that they have installed illegal software (hacked/downloaded copies of Windows and other Microsoft software) and charged for the full price of the software. [more inside]
posted by newfers at 3:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by newfers at 3:13 PM PST - 15 comments
How to license soundbites from a defunct TV show for an iPhone app?
How would I go about obtaining licensing/permission to use soundbites from a no-longer-running major network show in an iPhone application? [more inside]
posted by neilkod at 3:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by neilkod at 3:08 PM PST - 3 comments
Avoiding tax on savings
[UK-tax-filter]. I'm a resident of UK, though not a national of UK, EU or US. I work and pay taxes in the UK. Is it legal for me to transfer my money to a savings account in another country and hence avoiding the tax on the income from saving accounts? If it is not legal, how would the HMRC ever find out anyway? [more inside]
Great music for running?
Great music for running? [more inside]
Dirt cheap Windows
What is the absolute cheapest, non-upgrade, legitimate copy of Windows that I can buy for gaming? [more inside]
posted by eggplantplacebo at 2:31 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by eggplantplacebo at 2:31 PM PST - 20 comments
Constant muscle spasms whenever I try to exercise?
Why do I have CONSTANT muscle spasms when I attempt to work out? [more inside]
Ok, what's *really* worth recycling?
After reading this old recycling thread, I wonder something..... [more inside]
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out at 1:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out at 1:38 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I put a little website search engine on my CD-rom?
How can I put a little website search engine on my CD-rom? [more inside]
Can I/should I do background checks on my building super?
How do I protect myself from a situation like the one I read about (inside), where a sex-offender was hired as a super and was allegedly being inappropriate?
Can I/should I ask for background checks from anyone who has keys/access to my apartment, since it seems like the landlord is not required to do so (in NYC)? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist at 1:33 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by thebazilist at 1:33 PM PST - 16 comments
Recipes requiring food processor
Looking for everyone's favorite recipes that require the use of a food processor. [more inside]
Where to get bulk molasses in Austin?
Where in or around the Austin, TX area can I get blackstrap molasses in bulk? [more inside]
posted by kaseijin at 1:23 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kaseijin at 1:23 PM PST - 13 comments
Facebook's taken over my GMail
When I log into Gmail, Firefox redirects me to a page on Facebook. What gives? [more inside]
Help me find a belltower to live in.
Investigating a New York City (Brooklyn) real estate fantasy: I sometimes dream of finding an odd space -- a small garage, a storefront, a storage building -- and fixing it up into livable space. I see examples around town of people who have done this. I've heard friend-of-friend stories. But I have no idea how one finds non-apartment real estate sale listings in Brooklyn (or non-new-obnoxious-condo listings, for that matter). Putting aside zoning issues and the like -- where could I start investigating? Craigslist/Streeteasy/Trulia don't seem to help.
Help me help you
Hacks for getting a team to work well if you are a contractor, underling, etc. [more inside]
Can I somehow piggy back on my roommates rights to break the lease as of the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)?
One of my roommates is in the military, he just got noticed that he is going to be redeployed in May/June. Our other roommate recently moved out and we are subletting her room for her. The lease doesn't technically end until October 2010, but I would prefer to go earlier. Can I somehow piggy back on my roommates rights to break the lease as of the Service members Civil Relief Act (SCRA)? [more inside]
How can I make my handwriting stand out, but not be ridiculous?
I'm looking to change my handwriting. I would like to have good handwriting, that borderlines on possibly too fancy. Handwriting that wouldn't look too out of place in the business world, but that would definitely stand-out. I am male. What kind of handwriting should I go for? [more inside]
posted by lakerk at 1:06 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by lakerk at 1:06 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I get research experience post-graduation?
How do I get research experience post-graduation? [more inside]
posted by bluloo at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bluloo at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
repair a broken ceramic cup?
Separation agreement without timelines. WTF?
Is it standard practice to have a separation agreement drawn up without timelines attached to the obligations? [more inside]
Xbox on iMac?
Is there a way to hook up an Xbox (original, not 360) to play using one of the new 27" iMacs as a teevee surrogate? [more inside]
posted by shakespeherian at 12:24 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by shakespeherian at 12:24 PM PST - 17 comments
How do I create a vector contact sheet using Adobe CS4?
How do I create a vector contact sheet using Adobe CS4? [more inside]
Workforce Recruitment Program
Has anyone found a job with the Workforce Recruitment Program? [more inside]
posted by daninnj at 11:46 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by daninnj at 11:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Best spots for quad skating in Brooklyn/NYC?
What are the best spots for quad roller skating in NYC? Particularly in Brooklyn and particularly during the winter, when the Dreamland Rink on Coney Island is closed? [more inside]
posted by Narrative Priorities at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Narrative Priorities at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Watching LOST from Europe
How can I watch season 6 of Lost from Italy? [more inside]
Help me pick a new laptop, please!
Help me pick out a new laptop, please! I normally consider myself a pretty savvy shopper, but with laptops I feel like there are just SO many options that I won't be able to pick the right one- so I turn to you all! [more inside]
Awesome droid cases?
I'm getting a Droid tomorrow! I need a case! [more inside]
posted by Uncle at 11:02 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Uncle at 11:02 AM PST - 5 comments
Where has our deduction gone?
We formed a LLC. We bought a piece of equipment for the LLC. Why can't we write off the entire cost of the equipment on our 1065? [more inside]
posted by cheap paper at 10:56 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cheap paper at 10:56 AM PST - 8 comments
Are D-Y-I blood transfusions possible?
What's the bare minimum in equipment necessary for a blood transfusion? [more inside]
posted by edguardo at 10:38 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by edguardo at 10:38 AM PST - 15 comments
Who makes the money when a movie goes big?
So Avatar has passed the two-billion-dollar mark. Who gets all of that money? The distributing studio? The producers? The movie theaters? And what the heck is the difference between an "executive producer" and a "producer"? Some films seem to have half a dozen of each.
help me overcome my fears and become a competent hiker!
help me overcome my fears and become a competent hiker! [more inside]
posted by raw sugar at 10:26 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by raw sugar at 10:26 AM PST - 22 comments
How to make a Dwarf Fortress tie?
Gift filter: I'm interested in making a tie for my fiance's birthday. The catch: I'd like to make it with a Dwarf Fortress motif, but I don't know enough about the game to design this well. I've seen screenshots on the site--should I just do something with one/some of those? DF players, if you were to receive a DF tie, what would a cool one look like? [more inside]
posted by emkelley at 10:20 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by emkelley at 10:20 AM PST - 16 comments
Best vermouth for a classic martini?
What is the best vermouth for a classic martini? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at 9:55 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by keith0718 at 9:55 AM PST - 27 comments
Going to the Chapel...
Asking for a Friend: Wedding Dress Alterations in the DC Area? [more inside]
How can I tie a necktie so that it doesn't create the usual dimple just below the knot?
How can I tie a necktie so that it doesn't create the usual dimple just below the knot? See Michael Bublé in this SNL photo or video from this weekend's Hamm and Bublé sketch. Contrast to John Hamm standing next to him with a dimple in his very similar tie. Is it the knot, the technique, the fabric, the tie width, something else? [more inside]
Looking for great Middle Eastern/Indian music suggestions.
I love this song "Aik Alif" by Noori And Saieen Zahoor on YouTube. I love music from the Middle East/India but have no idea where to find other great songs to listen to. Any suggestions or recommendations?
Here is the song on YouTube: "Aik Alif" by Noori And Saieen Zahoor
hyperlinking a named anchor in a different tab of the same page using jquery?
Using J-query for tabbed navigation, can you create a hyperlink to a bookmark (named anchor) somewhere in one tab from another tab on the same page? [more inside]
posted by xetere at 9:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by xetere at 9:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Recommendations for federal resume services?
I need help generating a successful response to federal job applications. Does anyone have experience with third party services? [more inside]
posted by tfmm at 9:15 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by tfmm at 9:15 AM PST - 2 comments
llama xray tango foxtrot
I want to get my sister a llama x-ray for her birthday at the end of March. Is this possible? [more inside]
What's some good foreign-language hip-hop?
Please help me with suggestions for non-English rap music, and mixed-language rap music. [more inside]
Crowdsourced slideshow for OS X screensaver
I'm trying to set up father-in-law's iMac so that his screensaver displays a slideshow of pictures from a folder. How can I configure this so that his kids and grandkids can contribute pictures which automatically gets added to that folder and shown on the slideshow? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jaimev at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
It may have not been my best writing, but I want it back all the same...
How do I import a SQL dump of an old MovableType install into Wordpress? [more inside]
Show me the printer!
[NoChanceInHeckFilter]Old Print Server won't play nice with Win7 x64, does fine with anything x86. [more inside]
Illinois Debt, Collections, and Garnishment
My friend, who lives in Illinois, just had (or is about to have) her wages garnished by a debt collector. What are her options? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:07 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 8:07 AM PST - 20 comments
Tenure-track from Large Chemistry to Small Liberal-Arts Science
Science tenure-track interview/negotiation/expectation advice filter. Going from large masters state-school chemistry dept to small liberal arts 'joint-science' dept. [more inside]
Toronto patient needs reference to a good Buffalo area urogynecologist.
I have been experiencing urinary incontinence since September, it is not responding to antibiotics, and I have been waiting since December without hearing even of an appointment date. I have the funds. Can anyone please direct me to a doctor/hospital/clinic in the Buffalo area whom they would highly recommend? Thanks.
Dear MeFi: I hate my job
I hate my job, but I'm not good at anything else. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
Low calorie + healthy recipes?
Share your best recipe(s) for low calorie meals with zero artificial ingredients. [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by n'muakolo at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Temporary Internet Turnoff Software for PC?
I found a free application called Freedom whereby one can disable one's internet access for up to eight hours, unless one re-boots. But it is exclusively for the Mac, and I run PC's. I can't find a version or a similar app for my Windows Vista-equipped PC. Does anyone know of such program? [more inside]
posted by swlabr at 7:03 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by swlabr at 7:03 AM PST - 19 comments
Best place to sell a guitar in New York?
Guitarfilter? I have a Charvel Surfcaster from the mid-90s that I need to sell. While I could just put it on ebay and see who's looking, I live in New York and figure there must be great local dealers who would be interested. Any New York guitar playing mefites who can recommend a good place to check with? Any luck selling your own gear?
They called him Stinaru Fartester
My 2004 Subaru Forester smells like hot...fumey...something, and periodically releases a little puff of smoke or steam from under the hood. Can the hivemind succeed where multiple mechanics have failed, before my warranty runs out in March? [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 6:49 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 6:49 AM PST - 15 comments
What was this scary fire safety film?
Trying to find the name of a fire safety film that scared the crap out of me in the 70s. [more inside]
posted by JanetLand at 6:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by JanetLand at 6:18 AM PST - 9 comments
The World of Wordpress Plugins
blogvirginfilter: I am a proud proprietor of a brand new blog and I just discovered the world of Wordpress plugins and need some serious help and explanations. [more inside]
posted by kitchencrush at 6:04 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by kitchencrush at 6:04 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I recover the contents of a long-quiet hard drive?
What's the easiest way to recover data from a hard drive in a long-dead computer? I only have immediate access to a laptop; so I guess what I'm asking is if there's any easier method than bothering a friend to let me install it in their box.
We Had a Great Gift, but We Ate It
What are some possibilities for host gifts while we backpack around Europe? Must be: small, light, and nonedible! [more inside]
What's the etiquette for transferring bond between incoming and outgoing tenants?
I recently moved out of a sharehouse, about a third of the way through a 12 month lease on a two person sharehouse. My (now ex) housemate (Housemate A), found a replacement housemate that she was happy with (Housemate B), and Housemate B moved in on 16 January 2010. The lease is still in my name as the rental agency is notorious for dragging their feet on preparing the documents to be signed. [more inside]
Any CPAs out there wanna do me a solid?
This year I did a ton of IT work for a non-profit for no money. Can I claim this on my taxes? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 4:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by orville sash at 4:59 AM PST - 7 comments
Seeking best techno songs for workout mix
I'm looking for songs similar to James Brown Is Dead. I don't know a lot about techno but I stumbled on this one last year and it's the best all time workout song for me. I have it at the start and finish of my workout. I'd really like to find other songs with a similar beat and feel to them that I could purchase online.
posted by Melsky at 4:57 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Melsky at 4:57 AM PST - 18 comments
Trickle down, one person at a time
Where to find companies that pay a 'living wage'? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide at 4:54 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by TheOtherSide at 4:54 AM PST - 35 comments
Why is my (and my friend's) server dropping emails?
Why is my (and my friend's) server dropping emails? A friend and I run small businesses in Hong Kong. I'm using a well-known hosting company in Florida, he's with a big U.S. registrar that offers hosting. Both of us have been losing emails from clients in Hong Kong, other parts of Asia and the U.S., including messages from people on our white lists and who we've received messages from before. We've asked our respective hosting companies, but they haven't been able to explain this, and I haven't seen any black helicopters recently. Does the great hive mind have any suggestions for fixing this? For bonus points, would moving our email accounts to Google apps help?
The handyman can?
Who would you recommend for some repairs that need to be done on our recently purchased Toronto home? [more inside]
Videos showing talent
Looking for short videos showing a range of talents ... [more inside]
posted by ndaguiar at 4:22 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ndaguiar at 4:22 AM PST - 3 comments
We're Bugging Out Lyrics
I remember a MASH episode where the whole MASH unit has to leave quickly and someone (I think Loudon Wainwright III) sings a song with the refrain "We're Bugging Out". Does anyone know the lyrics to that song?
posted by RussHy at 3:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by RussHy at 3:58 AM PST - 6 comments
I want to ride my bicycle
Are Asahi bikes any good? [more inside]
Mental Use-By Date
Is there a proper term for the superstition that one won't outlive their parents? [more inside]
posted by goshling at 2:39 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by goshling at 2:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Your recommendations on how to get a phone fixed.
I broke my HTC Hero phone. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by mjg123 at 2:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by mjg123 at 2:26 AM PST - 4 comments
Macchine per caffè?
Firefox + Gears = ?
Help: Gears + Firefox = "Your Web browser settings do not allow you to run unsigned applications." [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 1:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 1:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Cycling in Madrid
In a few weeks I will be moving to Madrid (Spain) for 3-6 months. I am used to cycling to work and I am trying to determine if that might be possible there. Is it common to see cyclists on the road in Madrid? Are there cycling lanes? Are drivers used to driving around cyclists or am I having a deathwish?
Any further pointers, opinions and advice highly appreciated. Thanks!