May 2007 Archives
May 31
How best to overcome impotence?
How best to overcome impotence? I feel really horrible about myself right now. [more inside]
L'espace Au Sol Est Redessine Par D'immenses Panneaux Bleus
I bought some new clothes. I don't know what to wear with them. Ladies? Particularly fashionable gents? [more inside]
Crazy visual anomaly
WTF-Filter: The left side of my visual field is being overtaken by what can only be described as... a crawling anomaly. If you imagine the sorts of random colors and shapes you see under certain circumstances with your eyes closed, or in the dark, it's like that... except there is also a feeling of movement... as though everything is sort of undulating kaliedscopically. The anomaly tracks along with my eye movement... so I can't look at it... it's always in my periphery. [more inside]
posted by phrontist at 10:45 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by phrontist at 10:45 PM PST - 27 comments
Donde esta la biblioteca?
[Foreign Film Filter] What newer foreign films would I like? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 10:28 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by santojulieta at 10:28 PM PST - 39 comments
cranky 17" g4 powerbook screen
Why does my 17" PowerBook G4 screen suddenly go black? [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 10:28 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 10:28 PM PST - 4 comments
Give the girl a gold star!
PC filter: Why did a gold star labeled "Favorites" appear on the desktop of my new laptop? [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 10:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Joleta at 10:21 PM PST - 5 comments
I've been oddly fascinated with scenes in movies when the theme of the music diverges from what is going on in the movie. What is this device called?
I've been oddly fascinated with scenes in movies when the theme of the music diverges from what is going on in the movie. What is this device called? [more inside]
only the moon has never abandoned me
Click of Death, and then my drive works again? What gives?
It was failing, but now it's not? Wednesday morning, I woke up to my Powerbook stalling. I got the beachball of doom when I tried to log in from sleep and it lasted 20 minutes, so I powered off and rebooted. On reboot, it took 30 minutes plus to load to the desktop, and my desktop icons didn't appear. I held the book to my ear and heard it -- yes, the "click of death." [more inside]
posted by SpecialK at 9:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by SpecialK at 9:29 PM PST - 9 comments
How to shut off a fire hydrant that's been open full blast all day
Fire hydrant has been open full blast on my street for at least 9 hours. I've called 311 (NYC's non-emergency hotline) three times over these hours; they transfer me to the relevant department, the DEP, who take the report, but nobody comes. Yes I'm positive I'm reporting the correct intersection, and it's ultra-simple to find. Anybody else I can call or anything else I can do anonymously? [more inside]
Can you identify these bug bites?
Can anyone identify the insect(s) that caused these bug bites?
posted by banished at 8:03 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by banished at 8:03 PM PST - 23 comments
MedicalFilter
How can I avoid both thyroid cancer and the medical-industrial complex? [more inside]
Buy a $1888 domain?
$1888 for a domain more soon [more inside]
How can I get old silly string out of my shirt?
Does anything get old silly string out of, say, my favorite shirt? [more inside]
Can I just sleep in the lab?
I'm moving to Ithaca, NY for grad school, but it's tough to find housing from a distance. Any suggestions regarding rentals and neighborhoods? [more inside]
Make me vomit!
Newbie urban explorer in the Bay Area.
I've always wanted to try urban exploration, but I don't have anyone to do it with. How does a newbie urban explorer get into the hobby? Are there any urban explorer groups or meetups in the Bay Area friendly to beginners? What's the best way to find abandoned buildings or otherwise appropriate structures in a specific area? Thanks!
posted by archagon at 6:52 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by archagon at 6:52 PM PST - 13 comments
Interference robustness???
OSX wifi: Why would I not use 'Interference Robustness'? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom at 6:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pompomtom at 6:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Can we run our window unit AC indoors, as long as the vent points out at the screen?
Our homeowner's association doesn't allow window air conditioning units to be mounted outside of dwellings. But with our built-in inside window ledge, we can put our AC window unit right against the screen, keeping it fully indoors while still venting outside. Are there any health or safety reasons why we shouldn't do this?
posted by croutonsupafreak at 6:47 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by croutonsupafreak at 6:47 PM PST - 15 comments
Never put pictures on the internet you wouldn't want your neighbor to see.
An acquaintance I see fairly regularly made it pretty easy for people to find him on an online forum that he probably thought would stay private from people he actually knew in real life. Being the curious sort I am, I followed the clearly marked trail, and now I know personal things I'd rather not. [more inside]
posted by ferociouskitty at 6:15 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by ferociouskitty at 6:15 PM PST - 25 comments
Keep getting prompted for wireless password
When I use the wireless network at my local library with my ibook, I am continually prompted for a password and username, and although the signal strength remains reasonably constant, pages often fail to load. Can I do anything to fix it? [more inside]
GPS for Urban Living?
I'm moving to NYC soon and given my history of getting lost half the time I leave my house, I'd like to get a GPS to help me navigate my new city. However, I'm sort of stumped to as to whether or not I can actually get what I want... [more inside]
posted by ml98tu at 5:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ml98tu at 5:46 PM PST - 17 comments
Advice on dealing with a sick spouse who won't help himself? (sorry--a little long)
My husband has Type 2 diabetes, diagnosed about seven years ago. He has quickly moved from pills to shots to an insulin pump, and he's in his late '40s. The problem is that he doesn't take proper care of himself.
When he was first diagnosed, he lost about 40 pounds, but quickly put it back on. Now he won't diet or exercise. He takes plenty of medications for cholesterol, depression, and high blood pressure besides his insulin. Even on the pump, he has not gained any sort of tight control over his blood sugar. [more inside]
Mac startup problems.
Mac OSX startup problems. Please help? [more inside]
Help me Tag and Index a Pile of Office Documents
Networked repository for Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents, full-text indexed and tagged. Does it exist? [more inside]
Employee Pit Fight
how would you moderate this conflict between two employees? [more inside]
How long does a psychiatrist need to diagnose a disorder?
Can a psychiatrist diagnose a disorder in five minutes? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 4:43 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 4:43 PM PST - 34 comments
Flowers? For me? Oh ANDY!
Artfilter: what flower is featured in the Warhol series "Flowers"? [more inside]
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew at 4:41 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew at 4:41 PM PST - 7 comments
Tired of feeling 2nd best. What to do?
Tired of feeling 2nd best in everything. What to do? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha at 4:41 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by dcrocha at 4:41 PM PST - 29 comments
I can't pay rent! What should I do?
Rent's due tomorrow, and I don't have the money yet. What should I do? [more inside]
Scanner recommendations with feeder for images & or photos?
Scanner recommendations with feeder for images & or photos? [more inside]
What [awesome casual MMO]?
NotWOWFilter: Are there any decent semi-casual MMORPGs out there? [more inside]
posted by Rallon at 2:35 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by Rallon at 2:35 PM PST - 31 comments
Tandem Trail-a-bike
I am in a desperate search for a tandem trail-a-bike. I know they exist but from my searching on the internet and calling local bike shops they possibly aren't being made any more. Adams seems to be the company who has made them. [more inside]
posted by bove at 2:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bove at 2:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Fabulous food for a hip party?
I need recipes and ideas for appealing appetizers and cool party food for a hip get-together! [more inside]
I need to use the Disney logo's font.
Can anyone tell me what font is used in the Disney logo? [more inside]
Sorta-Kinda Fast and the Furious Filter: Ideas for tuning my 2001 Toyota Camry XLE?
Sorta-Kinda Fast and the Furious Filter: Ideas for tuning my 2001 Toyota Camry XLE? [more inside]
Time left in the title
If my memory serves me ...
Upgrading memory - is the price difference between DDR PC3200 and DDR PC4000 worth it? [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 11:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jbickers at 11:54 AM PST - 10 comments
Where is my package?
Where oh where have all of my wifes clothes gone? A postal Mystery in 3 parts. [more inside]
F you "Friend"ster
So, bored at work, instead of stabbing myself in the eye, I decided to Google myself, since I haven't done it in a while. So the usual results came up and with them a Friendster page with my first and last name. [more inside]
What the heck do young people in Silicon Valley do after work?
What's a good place to live for someone young and working in Santa Clara? [more inside]
posted by I like to eat meat at 11:30 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by I like to eat meat at 11:30 AM PST - 25 comments
How to get a retired Vietnam veteran back up in a Huey UH-1?
How to get a retired Vietnam veteran back up in a Huey UH-1? [more inside]
Big Ideas and Counter-Culture via Podcast
I love podcasts, but it very difficult to find new, quality programs. I am looking for broadcasted material on a range of topics - including philosophy, the mind, avantgarde arts and lectures by creative, original thinkers (see my list of current podcasts for detail)... Can you help? [more inside]
Suit me up
Los Angeles Interview Suit—
I need to find something cheap for interviews after finding my last suit had irreperable moth holes in the pants (yeah, you can tell that my last couple of jobs haven't really required dap to the tap sartorial sense).
Where in the LA area can I get a cheap (nice) suit fairly quickly? [more inside]
posted by klangklangston at 10:56 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by klangklangston at 10:56 AM PST - 20 comments
destination wedding etiquette
We want to hold a destination wedding in Central America. How do we go about this without hurting feelings? How do we go about this at all? [more inside]
Food poisoning prophylactic
I think I had some rotten meat in an egg roll at a Chinese restaurant. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by calhound at 10:39 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by calhound at 10:39 AM PST - 28 comments
How much notice to give?
Ontario employment law: I'm quitting my job to go back to school full-time in September. I'm currently employed full-time as an engineer. I want to tell my employer as far in advance as possible that I am leaving so that everyone knows what's going on, but I want to minimize the risk of finding myself unemployed and unpaid early. How much notice should I give? [more inside]
Seeking Encouragement About the Fate of My Teeth
Due to some psychological issues, over the last one to two years, I've brushed my teeth ... well, probably no more than ten times, total. Having somewhat exorcised whatever little demon caused this neglect, I'm now trying to work my way back to dental health; I need some encouragement that the next step isn't going to be dentures. As always, there's [more inside]
What is the OK America Registry?
Jewelry help
How do I clean a rose gold pendant and chain? [more inside]
Outsourcing my hobby
I have some wargaming miniatures. If I get someone else to paint them will I regret it later? [more inside]
FSBO or Agent? Need to sell fairly quickly.
FSBO or Agent? Need to sell fairly quickly. [more inside]
How did the birds get there?
How are dead baby birds showing up in parts of my yard with no trees? [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef at 9:19 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by TungstenChef at 9:19 AM PST - 14 comments
Who will stop Domain Registry of America?
Yet another one of my clients has been confused by a Domain Registry of America "invoice" mailing, and now I'm even madder at them. I saw this FTC ruling from 2003, but is there any kind of action/suit against the company now? If not, why not? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 9:17 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by amtho at 9:17 AM PST - 20 comments
How Long, How Long Blues.
What's the relationship between this recording of Leroy Carr I'm listening too, and the solo piano arrangement of "How Long, How Long Blues" that I'm looking at? [more inside]
Where can I meet women in Phildelphia?
Where can a 29 year year old guy on a temporary assignment in Philadelphia meet women? [more inside]
Web Notebook - On my own server?
Does anyone know of similar online solution to Google Notebook that one can host on their own servers? I use Google Notebook every day to archive notes and web clips, but I would like to keep my information secure, private, and under my control. [more inside]
posted by DerekTheGeek at 9:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by DerekTheGeek at 9:00 AM PST - 9 comments
the sadness of Second Life
The sadness of Second Life, if you know any examples. Bad things that have happened in there, stats about why people leave, anecdotes about what's wrong with it, etc. [more inside]
mintycool
When I'm chewing a piece of mint gum, and I then take a sip from a cool glass of water, why does it taste icy cold? [more inside]
Building electronics for money
Is it possible to get work doing electronics assembly in your home, and if so, how do you go about finding it?
What can I get as a leaving present for my good neighbour?
I'd like to get a gift for my neighbour, as we're moving out soon. They've invited us over for "A Banquet" to say bye (which is fab!). Pertinent details: she's friendly, about 60ish, Islamic, from Bangladesh, she likes growing vegetables. She's been a good neighbour over the last 7 years, but partly due to the language barrier, I haven't a clue what she likes to do. Any suggestions? [more inside]
PowerPoint...not
I am looking for examples of innovative uses of boring old PowerPoint—beyond the normal title and bullets. I want to create a presentation that...doesnt look like PowerPoint. Are there any places to get ideas?
Should I be worried about Mt. Rainier erupting?
Seattle: seems like a nice place to live. But I'm somewhat concerned about Inevitable Volcanic Death. Should I be? [more inside]
Where to get Maxwell's Equations on a t-shirt?
As an unrepentant electrical engineer one of my favorite images is one I've seen a few times of Maxwell's equations and a demon whipping away at a classroom of disheveled engineering students as they toil away. I can't find it online though, what I'm really after is either a ready made t-shirt or a high enough resolution version that I can get put on a t-shirt. A friends son, who I've known since he was in pre-school - while I was in grad school is embarking on a EE degree of his own, I'd really like to give him this.
How to get rid of magazines while keeping the articles
I'm trying to find a good solution for scanning and cataloging articles in magazines and books so I can get rid of the hard copies, but find the articles easily. [more inside]
La Dolce Vita
I am planning a trip to Italy for early August. What are some services that will make booking and going on the trip go smoothly? [more inside]
Access to scholastic papers
Accessing JStor would greatly improve both my mental life and my historical research. However there are a few problems. I live in Spain and I am not accredited to any Institution of learning so popping down to my local library is not an option.
Does anyone have any suggestions.? Email in profile.
Why do economic models in computer games suck?
Why do the economic models in computer games always suck? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 3:46 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 3:46 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me with my (non-education related) research
I'm writing an article for a friend's zine about fictional media portrayal of adolescent and pre-adolescent sexuality - looking for examples and sources [more inside]
legality/possibility of paying off someone else's debt anonymously
I wish to anonymously pay off the debt of someone I know. How easily/legally can this be done? [more inside]
What's my kink?
Do I have a (sexual) kink? Should I have a kink? If I do have a kink, how do I discover it? [more inside]
Why is eating right before bed bad for you?
Why is eating right before bed bad for you?
Crescend of times
Crescendos. I love them. Help me find more. [more inside]
Mac/PC war
I vaguely remember seeing a spoof(?) of a Mac vs. PC commercial where PC kicked (or kneed) Mac in the groin. [more inside]
posted by C17H19NO3 at 12:01 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by C17H19NO3 at 12:01 AM PST - 5 comments
May 30
The last misdirection, or deus ex machina?
Regarding the ending to David Mamet's The Spanish Prisoner (note: spoilers contained within). [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:37 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm just giving a little whistle, is all.
How do you feel about whistling? Specifically, how do you feel about people who whistle songs in public places? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat at 11:11 PM PST - 73 comments
posted by crinklebat at 11:11 PM PST - 73 comments
Hoods in 60's Germany
What was the cultural significance of a hood, this modern american would identify as klan like, in 1960's germany? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 10:58 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by nomisxid at 10:58 PM PST - 4 comments
My iMac only displays a blank white screen when I turn it on. What should I do?
My iMac only displays a blank white screen when I turn it on. What should I do? [more inside]
How to locate a spot for a roaring campfire?
I live in the Portland, Oregon, area. Looking for a place away from the city lights where I and a few others can have a roaring campfire (nothing illegal going on), ideally in the middle of a field of corn under the stars, but you get the idea. Won't be camping there, just enjoying a campfire under the stars into the late evening. Don't have any friends who have a private piece of property in the country, and not interested in state parks or state camping areas. Suggestions on how to locate a spot other than knocking on someone's door???
Tonight I'm gonna blog like it's 1993
What blog/CMS software would you recommend that doesn't rely on MySQL or another database backend? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 at 9:26 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Kadin2048 at 9:26 PM PST - 18 comments
What's the title of this B-monster movie, possibly starring Kurt Russell?
My friend is searching for the title of a low-budget B-monster movie. The plot: The crew of a spaceship find a derelict spacecraft and awaken a demon/alien creature who possesses the crew one by one. Also, the movie might star Kurt Russell. [more inside]
Can I recover my stolen laptop?
My laptop was stolen - but I think it might still be nearby! What can I do? [more inside]
Feel the tast of the change in my pocket.
If I handle certain metal things, especially pennies, I get a metallic taste in my mouth. I know there's a term for it but I can't find it no matter the combo of words I dump into Google. Help me green people!
How many cats?
Should we get one cat, or two? [more inside]
Where did my WordPress blog go?
WordPress filter: My blog was fine last night. Now it's gone. Where did it go? [more inside]
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 8:25 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 8:25 PM PST - 13 comments
Oh God. Kill me now. (Quicken 98 Y2K clusterfuck)
[BoringAsFuckFilter] How to retrospectively correct a Y2K problem in a Quicken 98 file? Staggeringly dull details follow. [more inside]
Coordinating Firefox extensions across installs
Is there a Firefox extension that will help me coordinate added extensions across multiple installs of Firefox? [more inside]
posted by Inkslinger at 8:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Inkslinger at 8:21 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I import foreign drinks in the US?
Is there any way I can obtain non-mainstream European brands of hard cider in the US? [more inside]
Pimp my VR
I have been tasked with creating a virtual walkthrough of an existing space, using some sort of 360º panoramas, with zooming, maybe audio.
I am of familiar with QTVR and, VRML, and have heard of X3D, but wonder what the state of the art is for this kind of thing. [more inside]
Should I keep Grey Poupon on hand?
What's it like being a limousine driver? [more inside]
why am I (almost) blacking out?
What can I get my mother for her 70th birthday?
What can I get my mother for her 70th birthday? I'm thinking a cultural/educational experience more than an object. [more inside]
Not the dude in Tenacious D
I'm looking for additional information about the author Jack Black [more inside]
Where to find cool bathroom vanity?
I've run out of money on our house remodel and still need to do a downstairs bathroom. Any suggestions for finding some affordable, modern-looking bathroom sink/vanity combos online -- like this unit from Ikea? [more inside]
Drum n Bass in a major key?
Looking for DNB artists/tracks similar to the Brookes Brothers' Hard Knocks... [more inside]
Trying to figure out a WAP gateway problem
Why is it that my WiFi doesn't work unless I go to TCP IP Settings > Advanced and delete the Default Gateway? [more inside]
[ArabicFilter] لكن vs لكنَّ: I still don't get the difference.
َ[ArabicFilter] لكن vs لكنَّ: I still don't get the difference. [more inside]
cpu help
My Dell's battery won't charge. Any thoughts, suggestions? [more inside]
What To Do in South Carolina?
I and my SO have to travel to the Sun City, Hilton Head, Florence part of South Carolina. We have a two day block where the person who we are to visit has to attend a conference. Whats to do in this area? Not interested in golf or other sports.
Friend behaving "badly"...
How to handle friend's choices when you don't approve? [more inside]
posted by MiffyCLB at 5:11 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by MiffyCLB at 5:11 PM PST - 24 comments
How do I give my graphics the emotion of joy and not frustration?
How do I learn motion graphics in nyc? [more inside]
Only Fools and Webgeeks
I need to parse an XML flat file with JavaScript, and I'm struggling with how to use the DOM to select one particular node via an attribute then use its child nodes to populate some values. [more] [more inside]
Best place to get married/divorced?
Where is the best place in the world to get married in terms of most favorable property settlement and alimony laws to the primary provider in the event of a divorce? Just wondering. (No I'm not planning on finding some Tanzanian girl to marry) [more inside]
posted by zaebiz at 4:39 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by zaebiz at 4:39 PM PST - 22 comments
Computer Game Suggestions
I need some suggestions for computer games. I tend to dislike FPS and RPG though WOW was OK. (Obviously I love my TLA's :) ). See more inside please. [more inside]
How to get a company to fix their mistake?
New shower installation botched, but the installers don't seem interested in repairing it. Next action? [more inside]
posted by justgary at 4:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by justgary at 4:21 PM PST - 7 comments
Honesty damaging kids?
Am I depriving my three-year-old of her childhood by being too open to her? [more inside]
posted by catherinem at 4:19 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by catherinem at 4:19 PM PST - 27 comments
Peace
Left-wing/radical/hippie/communist/revolutionary bookstores and places in DC. [more inside]
I'm making my full time web dev job into part time freelance work. How do I determine a rate?
I'm making my full time web dev job into part time freelance work. How do I determine a rate? [more inside]
How much is a "lifetime supply?"
When companies sponsor contests to win a "lifetime supply" of their product, how do they decide what constitutes a lifetime supply? [more inside]
posted by amyms at 3:43 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by amyms at 3:43 PM PST - 15 comments
saving money to spend on more daytime cellphone calls!
How to be a (cheapskate) grown-up in Toronto? [more inside]
International voltage converters/transformers..
Advice on voltage transformers for using US kitchen appliances in Europe? [more inside]
How do I disassemble my Ikea bed?
How can I find a good contractor to install carpeting on really short notice?
I need carpeting installed in an apartment in Yonkers NY within the next 48 hours. I also don't want to spend a lot. [more inside]
posted by Darke at 2:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Darke at 2:50 PM PST - 6 comments
Flower ID
Help me enjoy summer sweatstain free
How can I stop my underarms from sweating? I use Mitchum antiperspirant / deodorant and if the sweat really starts getting out of control I apply some Drysol which seems to keep things at bay. The main frustration is that I can't wear a single layer t-shirt. I start getting that sweat drip right away. As soon as I throw on another t-shirt on top, my underarms are moist throughout the day but the bottom layer isn't wet under the arms. What gives?
Dealing with Sudden Death
Processing and dealing with a sudden death. [more inside]
posted by atayah at 2:26 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by atayah at 2:26 PM PST - 19 comments
What is a "perpendadore"?
What's this Spanish word? In the first bit of "The Ghost Map," Steven Johnson says: "Where wages remain depressed, scavenging remains a vital occupation; witness the perpendadores of Mexico City." I can find no record of "perpendadores." What word is he talking about here? Is it a misspelling?
posted by mattbucher at 2:04 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mattbucher at 2:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Problems with XHTML content type.
I seem to have hit a bit of a brick wall in approximating W3C XHTML standards compliance on my website. From what I've read, XHTML should be served with content type application/xhtml+xml, rather than text/html, and recent versions of Microsoft and Mozilla browsers should support serving them as such. Well, they aren't. [more inside]
posted by The Confessor at 2:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Confessor at 2:04 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me Build an IDX Search Form?
I'm currently building a web site for a real estate company and they've asked me to customize an IDX search form. Having no experience with IDX (it's a real estate website specific technology), I tried googling for some information on how to build an IDX search form, but the only results were from companies who perform these services. My question is, does anyone know how to do this, or have any links to sites with this information?
Radio Free Amarillo?
How do these radio stations pay the bills? [more inside]
The World's Busiest Library
The director of Bogota's Biblioteca Luis Angel Arango believes that, with around 10,000 visitors per day, it's the world's most-used library (in terms of physical users). Is there any evidence out there to suggest that she's right or wrong?
How can I get my batteries to charge?
Fixing problems with a 14.4 V cordless tool charger, or if that doesn't work, turning it into a "corded tool." [more inside]
How can I determine a server's power supply type remotely?
For UNIX-like systems (Linux, BSD, Solaris) is there a way to determine power supply type remotely, preferably with a simple command-line tool? [more inside]
My dog won't heal.
Me and my vet are stumped as to follow up care for surgery. More dog filter. [more inside]
Tell me where to go.
I have some AirTrans passes which will be expiring soon (end of July). Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by jpburns at 12:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jpburns at 12:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Building my own Mac?
I am going to be buying/building a new computer soon to replace my Powerbook G4 and I am debating whether to get a Windozer or a new Mac. I thought I might be able to build my own X86 machine and install OSX on it using something like OSX86. Has anyone done something like this? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani at 12:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Aanidaani at 12:48 PM PST - 12 comments
best forums and community software for .Net platform?
Does anyone have an opinion on the best of breed web forums software and drupal-like or community software out there for an asp/.net environment? [more inside]
How much should it cost to add meta tags to an ASP file?
ASPfilter... my company has a website that was constructed in classic ASP. We wanted to add some meta keywords to the header, so we had the original designers add the keywords to the header file. Long story short, they're now charging us for 4 hours of work, which included testing. That's $600. Am I wrong to think we're being overbilled?
dreamweaver not so dreamy
Dreamweaver question...
I want some of the links on a page to be one color, and the rest of the links be a different color. Setting the link colors in page properties makes ALL links the same color. Is there a way to make links of different colors? Maybe by over-riding the page properties in a specific section of the page? Or separating the page props some how?
thanks...
novice
For various reasons I need to work out in my apartment
For various reasons I need to work out in my apartment… [more inside]
Flying the Friendly Skies...
There was a story last week in the news about a woman who gave birth while on a Delta Airlines flight from Munich to Atlanta.... [more inside]
Help a first time bike courier
Help me be a bike / bicycle messenger / courier in San Francisco [more inside]
posted by loquacious at 11:55 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by loquacious at 11:55 AM PST - 14 comments
Tips on Miloli'i, Big Island?
The SO and I have rented a house on the Big Island of Hawai'i in "the last authentic Hawaiian fishing village," Miloli'i in October. There is very little substantive info I can find on the web (it's mostly real estate listings). I know it is on the dry, lava side of the island and I know it is somewhat remote. Can anyone here who is familiar with this community and the area provide some tips?
FYI and FWIW, we are not beach junkies but like hiking, traditional Hawaiian culture and "local color."
Help?
Recursive anxiety?
Life after therapy: I've been fighting depression and anxiety issues most of my life, and I'm just now truly seeking help with it. Should I be worried about who I will become? [more inside]
What bit me?
What is this insect that bit me? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 11:32 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by otherwordlyglow at 11:32 AM PST - 15 comments
Premature grey hair--what to do?
How to deal with grey hairs amongst an otherwise brunette headset? [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon at 11:25 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 11:25 AM PST - 27 comments
Can your artistic pursuits survive the realization that you have modest talents and limited prospects?
You set out to be a writer, a musician, a painter, a filmmaker, an actor, something creative. Somehow you didn't become the success you once envisioned. Have you been able to maintain an interest and participation in artistic pursuits as a hobby or small sideline, or have you needed to let the spark fade away completely? [more inside]
Using Facebook "For the Web" applications
Social-networking-research-for-work: Not a fan of the social networking scene, but too bad for me. Can someone please explain the purpose of Facebook's "For the Web" applications found in the Application Directory? [more inside]
Fiction in which the US has all the bombs?
Is there an alternate history novel about the US as sole possessor of nucear weapons? [more inside]
posted by L. Fitzgerald Sjoberg at 10:54 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by L. Fitzgerald Sjoberg at 10:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Is rent-direct.com a scam?
Has anyone used rent-direct.com to get a list of apartments in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes at 10:45 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Frank Grimes at 10:45 AM PST - 11 comments
Where to see lucha libre in Cancun?
Is there anywhere in Cancun to see live lucha libre? [more inside]
posted by roofus at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by roofus at 10:27 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I factor a lousy housing market into a job offer?
An opening for my possible dream job has come out of the blue (I'm currently employed). How do I factor in a lousy housing market and the fact that I would have to sell my townhouse when evaluating this job offer (which would require relocation)? [more inside]
e.g. .ie
Ireland Internet Question: I want to register a .ie domain. Who is a reliable registrar? Who are the ones to avoid? What was your experience? [more inside]
What goes down in the South in terms of bachelor parties?
Memphis Bachelor Party: Need some ideas for things to do as well as details on activities from TN residents. [more inside]
How to make lifesize cutouts of normal people
A friend needs to make a lifesize cardboard cut-out of themselves and ship it somewhere. They live in Baltimore. How to do this?
In DC, what can a previous employer who terminated an employee say to a job applicant's prospective new employer?
In DC, what can a previous employer who terminated an employee say to a job applicant's prospective new employer? [more inside]
One Sharpie to Rule Them All!
What's the most permanent marker pen in the universe? [more inside]
Best mapping software?
What is the best free online directions service for a long road trip? [more inside]
posted by names are hard at 8:44 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by names are hard at 8:44 AM PST - 15 comments
Yeah, I'd get free cookies and cakes, but is that enough?
How do I negotiate (tomorrow!) a decent salary for working part-time as a creative services manager for a successful bakery where the company wants to leverage the coolness factor of the environment and I want to leverage my years of varied experience? [more inside]
tools
ToolFilter: I'm outfitting a new tool chest and looking to upgrade my sorry, incomplete tool sets. Any particular recommendations (e.g., brands) out there for the basic things -- screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Anything you can't live without in your tool chest?
s video to rca
A friend bought me this monster cable to hook my ibook g4 up to my TV, but my tv has composite video. i haven't been able to locate a working converter-- anyone have any ideas?
My bologna needs a second name...
After being shamed by this article, I am looking for alternatives to the chicken nuggets I feed my two-year old. [more inside]
posted by mds35 at 8:27 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by mds35 at 8:27 AM PST - 31 comments
scooter for an autistic adult?
Should I encourage my mildly autistic younger brother to buy a scooter? [more inside]
posted by willie11 at 8:22 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by willie11 at 8:22 AM PST - 27 comments
Help me help my body!
Workout Filter: I've hit the end of my 8 week cycle. Help me layout a new routine. The gym trainer gave me one, but I'm looking for second opinions/other ideas. (More inside) [more inside]
Pasting unformatted text in word
Pasting text in MS Word without formatting [more inside]
posted by hokie409 at 8:18 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by hokie409 at 8:18 AM PST - 15 comments
Best source for old RAM
Looking for a reputable source for old RAM (Dell XPS, T600). [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
Chicken & Waffles in NYC
Where can I get the best chicken and waffles in New York City? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:56 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:56 AM PST - 7 comments
Online Collaboration and Interactive Madness
What are some web sites that allow people to interact in unusual and awesome ways on the internet? Massively Multiplayer Pong was great, but it seems broken. Swarmsketch is another great example. Help me find others... [more inside]
Prince at the end of Hwy 61
Is there a connection between religion and place in African-American music? [more inside]
How to get a programming job in the EU
How does a computer programmer find a job in Europe? [more inside]
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA at 7:13 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by vilcxjo_BLANKA at 7:13 AM PST - 9 comments
Is the county trying to pull one over on me?
Can you owe property tax on a house for the year before the purchase? [more inside]
Please help me expand my Hindu pantheon!
There is a South Indian vegetarian restaurant in Paris called Krishna-Bhavan (delicious, BTW), that has an image of a flute-playing butt with eyes (and jewellery) on one of their walls. Can anyone help me identify this deity / character? Picture here (scroll down). [more inside]
posted by LMGM at 6:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by LMGM at 6:50 AM PST - 10 comments
For a multi-leg transatlantic flight, what can I do to minimize the likelihood of connection problems, involuntary bumping, etc.?
For a multi-leg transatlantic flight, what can I do to minimize the likelihood of connection problems, involuntary bumping, etc.? First leg (on US Air) is LGA to PHL to LGW, and I'm hearing a lot of anecdotal reports that both USAir and PHL are worse-than-average for connection problems. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain at 6:07 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by allterrainbrain at 6:07 AM PST - 30 comments
Going private in Hong Kong
In short: how does my father, trapped in a hospital bed, get a private doctor and a second opinion? [more inside]
Please help me get rid of this stupid scar!
I have a scar on my forehead. It's not raised but is just a darker color than my skin. I got it from using a massager on my head when I had a very painful sinus headache - somehow I managed to take off a layer of skin, though it didn't hurt at all. Now it's six weeks later, and I still have the scar. Is there anything I can do to minimize the appearance? [more inside]
Ear, ear, what's going on ear then?
Why does my ear always hurt? (and apologies for awful puns) inside [more inside]
Need a funny one-act play to perform at family gathering
One-act play: I'm looking for a funny, perhaps topical, and maybe edgy one-act play for my family members to read as part of a family gathering. [more inside]
Feasting on Asphalt in the Northeast
Please introduce my non-American friend and his mother to Real Americana food joints in North East USA, the more picturesque and famous the better. [more inside]
posted by derMax at 4:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by derMax at 4:05 AM PST - 31 comments
Business Models Help
MBAFilter: Where can I find an overview of different business models, their merits and downsides? [more inside]
posted by mooders at 3:51 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mooders at 3:51 AM PST - 6 comments
Global position system based on position of moon?
If I looked up at the sky some time at night, pointed to the moon and gave you the exact orientation of my arm (the two angles in the north/south and east/west directions) and told you the exact time of night and date it was, would you be able to tell my exact location in the world? If so, how?
A question about the observer-participancy phenomenon in subatomic physics.
A question about the observer-participancy phenomenon in subatomic physics. [more inside]
ESL material for children
Where can I find material for young (7-9 yo) ESL students online? [more inside]
Is Greencine worth it if you live on the East Coast?
Is Greencine worth it if you live on the East Coast? [more inside]
posted by lia at 1:26 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lia at 1:26 AM PST - 8 comments
May 29
What is this maddeningly catchy song?
Help me find a techno song called "Around the World" which until now I had been convinced was by Daft Punk! [more inside]
posted by Phire at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Phire at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
What book(s) on negotiation should I read?
What book(s) on NEGOTIATION should I read? [more inside]
posted by ialas at 10:47 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ialas at 10:47 PM PST - 14 comments
Please help me find a job title!
I'm joining a startup soon, and I've been told that I can choose my own title. [more inside]
posted by ysabet at 10:33 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by ysabet at 10:33 PM PST - 31 comments
Medical tests for an anxiety disorder
What tests should I be requesting to rule out physical causes of an anxiety disorder? [more inside]
I was gonna walk the dog...
Is it wrong to get my dog high by blowing marijuana smoke at him? I am asking medically and ethically, of course. He's neutered and very good natured.
I have known people that have intentionally 'smoked out' their animals from time to time, and it hasn't seemed to be harmful, but I was just wondering, since it's come up recently.
posted by chlorus at 9:58 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by chlorus at 9:58 PM PST - 58 comments
Kerberos Spying on Work PC?
I was reviewing the Application Logs on my XP machine at work and noticed an error message which concerned Kerberos and mentioned the computer name of a manager in the HR department for my company. The log said something about an incorrect password. Does this indicate that my online activities are being monitored? [more inside]
Should I take a good job when I know I dislike the work culture?
How to weigh an appealing job offer against an unappealing organizational culture? [more inside]
How hard is it for an overweight gay gay to find someone attractive?
In the gay male community, how hard is it to date someone pretty handsome/cute (though not necessarily physically "ripped") if one is, say, 20-25 lbs overweight (so overweight, NOT "obese") and in his mid to late 20s? How far can intelligence and personality take you? Is it easier to have a relationship on these bases than a one-night stand? Are things relatively hopeless without losing weight?
Help me find an affordable Air Compressor and Spray Gun combination?
What is an affordable air compressor and spray gun combination? I'm not sure about how powerful a compressor I'll need. Also, I'm planning on keeping it down the basement and running the hose up through the floor. Is there a way to turn the compressor on and off without having to venture downstairs? (I'm in an apartment and the basement door is outside) I've seen things that allow you to shut off lights with a remote control. Maybe something similar to that? [more inside]
posted by austinlee at 8:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by austinlee at 8:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Gonna party like it's 2099
What Science Fiction movies feature dancing? [more inside]
Is in any way dangerous or unhealthy to drink very old/expired soda?
Is in any way dangerous or unhealthy to drink very old/expired soda? [more inside]
posted by boscord at 7:46 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by boscord at 7:46 PM PST - 20 comments
Hostile aquisitions and stock prices -- what happens?
What tends to happen to a large, international company's stock price post-hostile acquisition in the case of the acquired company? [more inside]
Fe3O4 + Al = Fire
What is the most entertaining use of 1 lb. of thermite? [more inside]
posted by p3on at 7:28 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by p3on at 7:28 PM PST - 29 comments
How to have a Happy Happy Fun Family Vacation
I'm trying to plan a reunion of 6 families. 2 families have no children. 3 families have one infant. 1 family has 2 kids under age 6. I'm having trouble finding a place that will make everyone happy. [more inside]
posted by gregvr at 7:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by gregvr at 7:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Ooda bada bim bo, go yeh go...
AlbumFilter: I've asked this to guys at used music stores and just got a duh. What is that album my ex got? Can I still get it? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan at 7:09 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Toekneesan at 7:09 PM PST - 24 comments
Color Picker keyboard shortcut in Photoshop...?
Is there a keyboard shortcut to open the Color Picker dialog box in Photoshop CS2? Or how can I set such a shortcut? [more inside]
posted by erinchan at 7:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by erinchan at 7:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Any hope of repair for my cracked lcd monitor?
Is there any hope for repairing my girlfriend's cracked monitor? [more inside]
Importing files from directories into iPhoto albums?
Will iPhoto use directory names as album names when importing photos from a Windows machine? [more inside]
Summer is for swimming
Where's the best place-- within a 60 to 90 minute drive of New York City-- to go swimming in a lake, river, or stream? [more inside]
Newport Noob
What to do in or around Newport Beach, CA with a budget of $1,000? [more inside]
posted by dnthomps at 5:23 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by dnthomps at 5:23 PM PST - 15 comments
Fax and figures
Where can I find statistics on worldwide fax usage? [more inside]
How do I get rid of my phone-o-phobia?
How do I get rid of my phone-o-phobia? [more inside]
Hero Joy Nightingale: where did she go?
So what really DID happen to Hero Joy Nightingale? [more inside]
Know a short story where service-worker drones started being managed by constant messages in their earpieces?
Looking for a short story I read online, where technological advances eliminate middle management and then junior employees, with a fast food restaurant used as an example... [more inside]
posted by so_necessary at 3:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by so_necessary at 3:37 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I buy Orange Flower Water in New York City?
Where can I buy orange flower water in New York City?
posted by jeb at 3:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jeb at 3:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Teaching in Canada
Where in Canada are they hiring teachers? British Columbia? Alberta? Please fill me in. Are there permanent jobs in your province in teaching elementary school and high school?
Or where can I find out?
posted by chuma at 3:17 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by chuma at 3:17 PM PST - 20 comments
Name This Sporting Event: Cannon + Obstacle Course
What is this sporting event? Teams compete to move a functioning artillery cannon from one end of an obstacle course to another, requiring them to disassemble, move, and re-assemble the cannon. [more inside]
posted by frogan at 2:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by frogan at 2:52 PM PST - 6 comments
Need to create an online event registration system
I'm looking for online event registration/management tools. Can be hosted or an app that I can use on my own server (prefer the latter). [more inside]
How can I prevent highlighted text with quotes from a browser from turning quotes into %u201C when using Movable Type Quickpost?
When I highlight text on a webpage in Safari that contains quotes (") and then click on my Movable Type Quickpost link to include the text in the Quickpost body, the quotes in the highlighted text in the browser are turned into %u201C once the text is included in the body of the Quickpost in the pop up window.
If I manually input the quotes directly into the body of the Quickpost window, the quotes do not turn into %u201C, it is only when I highlight text in a browser with quotes and then click on the Quickpost link do the quotes turn into %u201C.
Does anyone know how I prevent highlighted text with quotes from a browser from turning quotes into %u201C when using Quickpost?
I would appreciate any help or advice.
Thanks.
What to do for a used car?
Used car filter: At a fork in the road while shopping for a car. Opinions needed! [more inside]
How to Batch Rotate Multiple Images in Multiple Directories
How do I rotate batches of images based on a certain criteria? [more inside]
posted by jmprice at 2:09 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by jmprice at 2:09 PM PST - 1 comment
How can I find a new job that does NOT require drug testing without cause?
How can I find a new job that does NOT require drug testing without cause? [more inside]
Any Advice?
Recently, quite out of the blue, I've become uncharacteristically obsessed with success. What's going on and how can I make it stop? [more inside]
What BDSM clubs can I find in New York City?
What BDSM clubs can I find in New York City (and surrounding)? [more inside]
Making Visual Teaching easier on XP (OSX equivalents needed
As a followup to this question (2 years ago)...
I need in WinXP to have three features (and I'll take any of the three, preferably all).
1) Bordered Cursor (round ring, called Pinpoint for OSX). Bonus for a visual change when you click (and right click)
2) Key overlay like KeyCastr for OSX, showing the audience control/alt keys as you type them in an overlay.
3) Dynamic Zoom (yes, I know it's open gl based, I have only open GL cards) to push in. MacOS Universal Prefs.
posted by filmgeek at 1:30 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by filmgeek at 1:30 PM PST - 2 comments
CarpentryFilter: What solutions, traditional or otherwise, might I employ to fix the problem of exposed points of wood screws?
CarpentryFilter: What solutions, traditional or otherwise, might I use to fix a problem exposed points of wood screws? [more inside]
Internet Television
Looking for suggestions for comedy web-series. [more inside]
Lourdes Travel and Trip Afterwards
I am visiting Lourdes in mid-August with my family, there will be 6 adults and 1 4 year old child. I am looking for some tips about this and what to do afterwards. [more inside]
How to get a firstname.lastname email address with a common name?
What's the best way for someone with a common name to get a permanent firstname.lastname email address? [more inside]
posted by harkin banks at 1:00 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by harkin banks at 1:00 PM PST - 26 comments
My notebook needs to chill out
ChillFilter: I'm purchasing a notebook computer to replace my desktop, and have been shopping around for cooler mats (a.k.a. chill mats). Alas, the brand I'm most likely to find at my local electronics outlets, the Targus Chill Mat, is also the brand most likely to generate screams of rage from users. Experiences with alternative brands, anyone? (The computer will be a 15.4" widescreen.) Money is not (that much of) an object.
Backup/File Access Filter
I am looking for a secure backup/file access solution that allows me to mount the space as a drive as well as access the data through a web interface. I have tried many solutions but each one is missing a critical piece of the puzzle. [more inside]
Getting a second job at a bar/restaurant in the Bay Area: which one? how to survive working two jobs?
I’m thinking of getting a second job at a bar or restaurant in the Bay Area, on top of a serious day job. Any tips on 1) places to apply and 2) how to survive working two jobs? [more inside]
posted by salvia at 12:19 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by salvia at 12:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Desperate to set up an effective weight loss strategy
I badly need some help / advice on getting my weight under control. I get mixed messages everywhere I turn, but I feel like I don't have time to play around anymore. I'm completely desperate to get myself to do something and stick with it so I can at least get from "obese" to "overweight" if not to "normal". [more inside]
posted by catfood at 12:18 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by catfood at 12:18 PM PST - 51 comments
Invoicing software for therapists?
My girlfriend is a child therapist with her own practice and I'm looking for easy to use invoicing / billing software for her. She basically provides four or five different services (individual sessions, group sessions, evaluation reports etc.) with different rates but that's about it. All of the software I have been looking at is far too complicated for what she needs to do and obviously geared towards businesses who sell products instead of services. [more inside]
How much should bridesmaids be expected to chip in?
A friend and I have agreed to be in a third friend's wedding this fall. Lately the bride-to-be has been suggesting some potentially expensive pre-wedding activities. My friend and I are concerned with what we're expected to pay for as bridesmaids.
My questions are:
Is footing the bill for the bachelorette party or bridal shower the responsibility of the bridal party if the bride (or her sorta wealthy future mother-in-law) plans it?
Is it gauche for us to approach the bride and ask her what her expectations are after agreeing to be in the wedding?
What should I (not) listen to?
What's your background music? [more inside]
Help me find a 40-50 minute MP3 mash up
40 minutes of music help, please! 1 long MP3 of music for a fashion show. [more inside]
What should I do with $1200 in gifts?
What should I do with $1200, keeping in mind that I may need it in the short term? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 11:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by desjardins at 11:38 AM PST - 10 comments
How does one unregister to vote?
How does one unregister to vote? [more inside]
Facebook Data Synergy into an Excel Sheet
Is it feasible and not a violation of the Facebook terms of service (and not exorbitantly expensive) to find a programs (or someone to write a program) that would go through a list of Facebook profiles and create an excel sheet with fields filled in with their info from the various fields in their profiles? [more inside]
hey, Ruritania, is that your consulate or are you just happy to see me?
Why do some countries have such large consulates in New York? [more inside]
posted by xetere at 11:04 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by xetere at 11:04 AM PST - 16 comments
Can I see the Papal Nunciature (the Vatican Embassy) in Panama City?
All I want in the world are photographs of the Papal Nunciature (the Vatican Embassy) in Panama City. I've seen the photos of the U.S. troops outside and at the gate, but I'm most interested . . . [more inside]
Religion on RTE TV and Radio
Irish and Northerners: Tell me your reflections on religious programming on present-day RTE TV and Radio? [more inside]
How to stop my blue jeans from blue-ing my white shoes?
I just bought a pair of sneakers that are made with white leather that has an unfinished feel to it (not glossy, but not suede either). My jeans are leaving blue marks all over them! How to remove the blue stuff, and how to prevent it in the future? Must I absolutely avoid wearing these shoes with jeans, or is there something I could treat them with, perhaps?
posted by freudenschade at 10:03 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by freudenschade at 10:03 AM PST - 8 comments
Why does it hurt when I jump on a trampoline?
Why does it hurt to jump on a trampoline? I never could when I was young because I would get this stabbing pain in my back when I jumped. I never really thought much of it. Now fast forward 20 some years and now my 11 year old daughter can't jump because she says "it hurts too bad." This is the first time she's tried it. I guess I should count my blessings since they can be so dangerous but it stumps me that neither of our bodies will even tolerate it?
It's my secret X-men ability.
MutantFilter: For as long as I can remember, I've had what I thought was a muscle missing in my upper right arm. I've never seen anyone else with this, nor have I been able to figure out if that's it for sure. Anyone who knows something about anatomy want to take a look at this? (Pictures included.) [more inside]
posted by flod logic at 9:44 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by flod logic at 9:44 AM PST - 20 comments
How do I make them want me?
I'm attempting to apply for a job/internship in a very unusual, creative field. I have as much training as I can get in this area without working as an apprentice or assistant, and that doesn't amount to much. So my question is, how do I get into an exclusive training program when it's impossible to have much prior experience or a portfolio without being in an exclusive training program? [more inside]
Photo toning for beginners
A (very) amateur photographer needs help with toning photos in Photoshop. [more inside]
Cartoon of cat falling from aircraft?
I'm trying to find a cartoon image of a cat falling from a (Dakota-type) aircraft. The caption said something like:
"Sooty suddenly realised that it wasn't going to matter, even if he can land on all-fours from a mile up" [more inside]
posted by Dub at 8:49 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Dub at 8:49 AM PST - 10 comments
International favorite books, movies, music?
Where can I find lists of other countries' favorite books, music and movies? [more inside]
Reviews of Georgia Team Building Event
Has anyone around Atlanta participated in the Stone Mountain Corporate Team Building activities? Or been to any other event put on by the InnerWork company?
This seems like a fun event for our company to do this summer but the $3,200 price (plus food and park fees) seems a little steep for what they are providing.
MySQL SLAVE, obey your MASTER!
Music from Life on Mars?
Music like unto that featured in Life on Mars? [more inside]
Is Music Jobs useful for getting gigs?
A friend of mine (reggae dj, sound engineer, A&R) called me about trying to get jobs through Music Jobs. She said it took her something like 30 minutes to fill out her profile, and only at the end did they hit her up for money. This gives me the willies: that sort of trick seems suspicious, and I wonder how legit or worthwhile the site really is. Has anyone had success (or otherwise) with these folks, and are they worth it?
Thunderbird Won't Fly
I'm unable to open my Thunderbird e-mail program. After I upgraded it, it wouldn't open when I clicked on any of the appropriate icons or its listing in program files. I then did a system restore to before attempting the upgrade, hoping at least to be able to use my older version. Still no luck, not even in safe mode and not even after rebooting several times. A further complication is that I can't even bring up the Thunderbird profile by typing "thunderbird.exe -ProfileManager" in Run. I'm using XP Home. Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
How to collide new media and old media?
What features should I put into my new radio show's website? I'm thinking of forums or something, but ideally there should be something more, I think? [more inside]
posted by mkb at 7:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mkb at 7:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Have you ever worked at a place that encouraged people to stop and think before they did any and all actions?
Have you ever worked at a place that encouraged people to stop and think before they did any and all actions? Did it work? How was it encouraged? [more inside]
posted by jwells at 7:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by jwells at 7:10 AM PST - 14 comments
Nosebleeds...
Nosebleed filter: I tend to get nosebleeds easily. I am not a cocaine addict. More inside. [more inside]
Whither realistic cops on TV and film?
Which cinematographs or televisual serials most faithfully depict the operations of police or detectives?
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 5:56 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 5:56 AM PST - 26 comments
Torn Achilles- looking for cardio exercises to do
I'm an avid runner and tore my achilles. Looking for cardio exercises to do that don't involve ankle/legs much. [more inside]
Will I get denied entry to the US for having visited a Communist country?
HomelandSecurityFilter: If you have visas/stamps in your passport from Communist or former Communist nations, can this prejudice your entry into the US? [more inside]
Help me change my exercise routine.
While I'm still super enthusiastic about exercise, both my motivation and fitness level have plateaued. Suggestions? [more inside]
Internship in China
How do I find an internship in china? I've got mad skillz in C++ and general low level software development. [more inside]
Hey China, what's up?
This time next week I'll be in China. To say the least, I'm extremely excited. I'll be there for more than a month and I'll be staying in Beijing for the most part. Tell me all the crazy things I can do, spare no details or costs [okay, maybe spare some costs]. I'm more than willing to travel around.
posted by 913 at 12:29 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by 913 at 12:29 AM PST - 15 comments
How can I survive a hot, hot summer without cool, cool AC?
Does anyone have tips for surviving a summer in very hot temperatures without AC? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 12:09 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 12:09 AM PST - 43 comments
How can I cure my knee pain?
Can you offer advice or techniques to help me with my worsening knee pain? [more inside]
May 28
Friends need help advertising their cheap porn store.
I've got some friends who have recently started a porn store, but they need a way to advertise. [more inside]
HP laptop battery issues...
Help me diagnose my laptop battery problems... [more inside]
Other "beginner" coffee drinks?
Starbucks mocha... mmm... what next? [more inside]
Shouldn't our landlord sign the lease too?
We signed a lease (2 copies) on a new apartment in NYC, at our broker's office. The 2 copies were sent to the management company. As promised, the management company sent one of the copies back to us about a week later. It's got our original signatures, but the landlord didn't sign it! The line for the landlord's signature is empty. Doesn't this mean that we're bound to the terms of the contract, but the landlord is not? It seems very wrong. Is it normal? Should we demand a copy of the lease with the signatures of both parties on it?
No-Chew-Through Dog Harness
Is there such a thing as a dog harness that a dog cannot chew through, or is unlikely to physically chew through? I am not interested in answers regarding repellants such as bitter apple--I already know about them. [more inside]
Help me find old car safety ratings?
Seeking safety data for old used cars. [more inside]
Which town in southwest Michigan would be most desireable to re-locate for early retirees?
I'm considering buying a house on the southwestern coast of Michigan on Lake Michigan - New Buffalo, Saugatuck, Coloma, Union Pier, Douglas, Holland , etc. - which would be the best place to buy -pro's and con's of each community.
web design
I'm looking to learn about xml, sql, web design and programming in visual studio by making sample websites. Where can I do this. [more inside]
What "Rules for Life" should I pass on to my 15 year old brother?
So I'm putting together a collection of "Rules for Life" as a gift for my 15 year old little brother, that I'll likely put together on one of those one-off vanity book publishery things... and I'm looking for some suggestions as to some good rules.
Looking for real advice for obscure situations one might find themselves in, great quotes that can inspire someone to live their life better, serious thoughts that people have realized later in their life that they wish someone had told them previously, and a good dose of humor. Cliche as it is, Mary Schmich's "Wear Sunscreen" column gives a decent examples of the general tone I want for most of it.
So.... What else should I put in the book? [more inside]
posted by John Kenneth Fisher at 7:40 PM PST - 87 comments
posted by John Kenneth Fisher at 7:40 PM PST - 87 comments
career change to radio sales
The local radio giant is looking for sales and promotions reps, and I'm interested... [more inside]
Buying carpet in Kusadasi
Help our friends buy a rug in Kusadasi, Turkey, without being completely swindled or drowned in apple tea [more inside]
I can't get hangovers. No, seriously.
I've never had a hangover in my life, how common is this and will it stay this way? [more inside]
posted by lioness at 5:30 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by lioness at 5:30 PM PST - 53 comments
DPI Demo dilemma
Somewhere on the web there must be an interactive explanation/demonstration for DPI (pixel density) help me find it. [more inside]
Avoiding scams selling expensive items on craigslist
I'm about to list a relatively expensive item on Craigslist (asking ~$700) and have been reading up on all of the different scam horror stories and what _not_ to do. I'm only going to be dealing with someone in person, and I won't accept any wire transfers, cashier checks or money orders because of the high abuse potential, but I'm not sure what this leaves as viable alternatives for what I _should_ do to receive payment. [more inside]
posted by freshgroundpepper at 5:25 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by freshgroundpepper at 5:25 PM PST - 26 comments
How to influence a web design team.
I've been invited to join a project team to redesign our website, as a technical resource.
How best can I help the team ? [more inside]
What was the song played through the opening HNIC montage?
What is the name and performer of the song that was played on Hockey Night in Canada during the opening montage for the first SC final game? [more inside]
posted by Dipsomaniac at 5:10 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Dipsomaniac at 5:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Why/how did metal bathroom fixtures "sting" me?
Why/how did metal bathroom fixtures "sting" me? [more inside]
posted by drycleanonly at 5:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by drycleanonly at 5:02 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I get ubuntu to recognize my monitor's proper resolution again?
During the Ubuntu install process (text-based), it asked what screen resolutions I would like X not to include. Not thinking, I selected my preferred resolution (1280x1024, the most my monitor can handle) and hit continue. Now I can't use that resolution in my finished install, as it's not on the list in the Screen Resolutions system panel. How do I recover that possibility? Thanks!
posted by invitapriore at 4:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by invitapriore at 4:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Triumph for the geeky girl?
Hello! I am looking for examples of movies (or pop culture in general) in which the geeky, less-attractive girl gets a guy who (she thinks) is totally out of her league. [more inside]
Bang bang, it's
My landlord is renovating the apartment next to mine. It is very noisy from 9 to 6 every week day (even today). Constant hammering, squeaking, sawing, etc. The walls are shaking and I found paint dust along the walls of my apartment.. It's driving me crazy. [more inside]
I've got the summer tv blues
Do good what-to-watch TV blogs or webpages exist? [more inside]
Going to green Carolina to build a green home for our would-be green family
For three years, I've been encouraging my family to think about relocating from our home in Miami to a community that is less dependent upon automobiles and other oil-enabled ways of life. I sold them on Asheville, North Carolina, and on the idea of building a green (or close to it) home. We're going up there in three weeks to look around and get a better feel, and I want this plan to be well-considered! Help me think through the important elements of a successful home-relocation scouting trip, to Asheville specifically or just in general, as well as the larger questions involved. [more inside]
posted by greggish at 2:03 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by greggish at 2:03 PM PST - 22 comments
Don't make that puppy dog face at me. Help me choose the ultimate shelter / rescue dog!
I'm looking to get a dog in the next month from a shelter / rescue league. I'm wondering:
- How can you tell which one is 'the right one'?
- How can you make sure to pick one that won't snap and eat a baby? (I'm leaning towards puppies/younger to try and combat this, there's a lot of dog fighting and douchebags in Florida.)
- What breeds do you recommend?
- What breeds do you recommend staying away from?
- Without the parents on site, how do you assess if an animal is going to be healthy? (I know the shelters do basic checks, but ... I get really attached to my animals and to have one die prematurely would be really rough) [more inside]
posted by jkl345 at 1:09 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by jkl345 at 1:09 PM PST - 37 comments
Selling tickets
Posting for a friend: I have a ticket to [a one-day music festival] but I can't afford to go (can't afford the travel or hotel). How can I sell the ticket? The booking paper I have says it'll be delivered to me "no later than 48 hours before the performance" - surely too short a time for eBay selling. How do other people do this?
Cubs tickets: Now or then?
Our family wants to see the 7/20 Diamondbacks-Cubs game but we don't have tickets yet. [more inside]
On the internet, everybody knows I'm a researcher/
I'm going to do some online social research and am investigating methods. I've ordered this book and to supplement I am looking for the best articles, reference lists or even journals on online social science research methodology. [more inside]
How can I quickly browse media rich RSS feeds?
Is there some format more suitable for quick scanning of image dense feeds than your standard RSS reader? [more inside]
how to feed two cats separately
I have two cats who are used to eating together. But one has a weight problem that needs to be controlled. How can I get them used to eating separately? [more inside]
Domain Name Ownership Weirdness
How is it possible that I still own a domain name that I let expire (with a registering company I've never even heard of)? [more inside]
posted by zharptitsa at 11:06 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by zharptitsa at 11:06 AM PST - 12 comments
This post will not turn into a flotation device. Sorry.
Some international commercial planes have really odd seat numbering. Does anyone know why? Believe it or not, I'm dying to know. Please humor me. Thank you. [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 10:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by miss lynnster at 10:54 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I become Hero of the Beach?
Why does my motorcycle keep dying
Help me diagnose my motorcycle problem. (fairly lengthy explanation follows) [more inside]
What kind of tofu am I describing, and how do I make it?
What kind of dofu (tofu) did I have at a restaurant (made at our table), and how do I make it at home? Despite their claim, I don't think it was actually yose dofu. [more inside]
Why are people from the Philippines referred to as Filipinos rather than Philippinos?
Why are people from the Philippines referred to as Filipinos rather than Philippinos? [more inside]
Find books in blog?
Blogging anesthesiologist Joe Stirt has a great site, and I particularly like his book recommendations. I'd like to compile a reasonably comprehensive list of these books, but Joe doesn't use tags, so: what is the best way to go about finding his book recommendations amongst all his other posts?
Graduation songs for adults?
What are some good songs for a graduation mix? This is for twenty-and-thirty-somethings. [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 10:04 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lunasol at 10:04 AM PST - 14 comments
Who do you recommend for website design in the Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland area?
Who do you recommend for website design in the Orlando, Tampa, Lakeland, FL area? [more inside]
posted by the_binary_blues at 9:58 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by the_binary_blues at 9:58 AM PST - 4 comments
Advice for finding reputable photographer for nude photos
How do I find a reputable photographer who will take artistic nude black and white photos of me? [more inside]
She's better in shea butter.
Is shea butter a distinctly feminine scent? I love the smell of it on a lady; is it unseemly on a man, or just as pleasant? Let's not get into any gender debates, I'm only curious because most often I smell it on women.
Bloggers for hire?
I'd like to hire one, or maybe two, bloggers to keep my subject-specific weblog updated while I go on vacation (two weeks only). Is there a website that hooks up bloggers with potential clients for this purpose?
Central Florida with a two year old. What to do?
My wife and I are going to central Florida (Orlando to Daytona area) with a 2 year old boy in a few weeks. We are looking for some ideas on what to see/do with the little tyke. Can be free, cheap, or expensive, as long as its worthwhile. We're looking to fill up one or two days. Bonus points if we can include the grandmother (active 63 year old) along. I used to live in the area, and we've already made some decisions: [more inside]
posted by Merdryn at 8:11 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Merdryn at 8:11 AM PST - 12 comments
Where to get married in NYC for under $15K?
Where in Manhattan or Brooklyn can we have a wedding reception for under $15K? [more inside]
Trouble with Firefox
I love my homepage JournalistExpress.com which I have used for years. All of a sudden loading it with Firefox has become frustratingly long. 3,4,5 minutes sometimes. The help desk at JouralistExpress told me there is a known problem with Firefox and gave some suggested adjustments to settings all of which I made. No difference. Here's what they told me was the problem. [more inside]
So They Do Not Die In Vain
I woke up this Memorial Day sad, angry depressed over the unending loss of life in the Iraq war. What is an appropriate way for a non-believer in and non-supporter of the war to honor the dead (military, contractors, and Iraqi civilians)?
Help an old software engineer find work!
What software development skills are in high demand right now? [more inside]
Warsaw to Prague to ???
With a week to spend in Europe this summer, I am going from Warsaw (2 days) to Prague (3 days) to...where? Krakow? Dresden? Berlin? I have two days and have to be back in Warsaw on the 2nd day. I'm traveling by train. What would I be an idiot to miss? [more inside]
Braces: Are dental surgeons adequate, or do I need an orthodontist?
Is there a significant difference in quality when it comes to getting your braces put on by a dental surgeon as opposed to an actual orthodontist? [more inside]
Hair damp make look.
Can I (a dude) use some kind of fabulous product to make my hair look the way it does when it's damp, all the time? [more inside]
The right trousers?
'Smart casual' trousers, what alternatives are there for men? [more inside]
Help find the title of this 80's song
Help find the title of this 80's song that's stuck in my head... [more inside]
posted by Baud at 1:48 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Baud at 1:48 AM PST - 12 comments
May 27
THings to See On The Way To The Cruz?
Sight-seeing filter: What are some things we should stop and see during a leisurely drive from San Francisco to Santa Cruz? [more inside]
Help me find a background song from a recent tv commercial
Re-make of popular 80s song that plays in the background of recent Mother's Day T.V. commercial [more inside]
Weekend in Chicago: how to find a few things
I'm going to Chicago in June for a weekend. Where should I go to find the following:
- Cool neighborhood with coffee shops where I can get a copy of Illinois Entertainer and Chicago Reader
- Best music equipment store in Chicago or northern suburbs (I'm staying in exciting Itasca)
- Something unique and fun to do on a Sunday afternoon
Stop! Blinking!
How do I turn off the annoying "this is all the white in your photo" 'feature' on my Nikon D80? [more inside]
posted by travosaurus at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by travosaurus at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
Who thinks perfect breasts are shaped like cocktail glasses?
Writer who said, "Perfect breasts should be shaped like wine glasses" (or something to that effect)? [more inside]
Admittedly not the most important question, but...
Best practices for disposing of charcoal after a barbeque? [more inside]
bamboo floors
bamboo flooring...its been discussed in the past but was wondering if anyone had new advice or anecdotes.. [more inside]
Why doesn't Salon.com load?
Why can't I get Salon.com to load? [more inside]
My money is doing nothing more than 80% of the time!
Since the stock market is only active from 9:30-4 M-F, (less than 20% of the hours in the week, and even less of the year because of holidays), is it possible to sell at the end of the day and plop the money into a savings account, and then buy again on the beginning of the next day? If not, what prevents this from happening? Is it just fees? Would be an easy way to make an extra 4%/year from interest.
El Gigante
Help me make a luchador mask. [more inside]
Weird bumps on my cat's head
My cat has recently developed several bumps on his head, and I'm wondering whether or not I should worry, and how worried I should be. [more inside]
Fight a ridiculous ticket?
I got pulled over for being in the middle of an intersection when the light turned red. I saw only a few milliseconds of the yellow light because I was behind a big UPS truck. This happens to people all the time, and I'm surprised I got a ticket for this. Any chance of fighting this successfully? [more inside]
"Little sister, don't you kiss me once or twice / Then say it's very nice / And then you run"
Songs about a relationship which starts off enthusiastically, but where someone gets cold feet early on? The song quoted in the post title would be a good example/starting point.
posted by pantone292 at 5:02 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by pantone292 at 5:02 PM PST - 15 comments
help a moderately experienced business traveller pack for a long trip and keep her Zen
I travel regularly for work -- at least one week out a month during down time and three weeks out during peak time. But, my schedule is usually domestic, and always gets me home after 5 - 6 days, 10 at most... till now. I'm departing Wednesday on a four-week trip: first leg = two-day stops in all four US time zones, second leg = two weeks in one European city, with zero time home. I'm feeling anxious about my preparation. [more inside]
posted by pineapple at 4:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pineapple at 4:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Turn an antique bottle into an incandescent bulb!
Craftiwork Filter: Help me turn an antique bottle into a light bulb/fixture. The incandescent sort. [more inside]
Why no Twin Peaks 2 in Blockbuster?
BlockbusterFilter: Twin Peaks Season 2 has been out for almost 2 months now, and it's still unavailable both in Blockbuster stores and Blockbuster Online - what gives? [more inside]
Mickey Mouse's Brigadoon
Walt Disney World: It's been three weeks since we got back, and we're all wondering what's left in life that can really compare. We had such a good time, the regular world just doesn't hold its sparkle any more. Can you help us keep some of the Disney magic going? [more inside]
Help me find my new favorite shorts!
Help me find comfortable durable cotton shorts to replace my USA Rugby shorts (whose manufacturer went out of business) [more inside]
Sign lease or move?
Sign lease or move? [more inside]
Identify this classical music please.
Can anyone identify the background music (modern classical I think) in the clips I have linked to inside? [more inside]
posted by zingzangzung at 3:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zingzangzung at 3:46 PM PST - 5 comments
Where do movie and TV miniatures go?
What happens to models and miniatures after the movie is done or the show is cancelled? [more inside]
Which website designers do you recommend?
Who do you recommend for website design in the Los Angeles area? [more inside]
posted by stst399 at 3:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by stst399 at 3:17 PM PST - 6 comments
What are these Chinese plates?
These plates with golden inscriptions (1 2 3 4) were bought in China in the 1950s or 60s. They're 13.4 cm tall, 9.5 cm wide and about 4 mm thick, two-sided; I can't tell which ones are page 3 and 4. They're illuminated from behind in these photos so you can read them more easily. What are they and what do they say?
Community Groups & Money
How do small community groups with branches in different areas manage membership fees? [more inside]
Where can I get the best Chicago-style hot dog in San Francisco?
Where can I get the best Chicago-style hot dog in San Francisco? [more inside]
Cheap/Dangerous places in NYC
Great graphic design studios in Chicago?
Great graphic design studios in Chicago? [more inside]
I need thoughtful Chicago insights!
I'm from Chicagoland. Me and my Canadian gal are soon moving from Toronto to the City of Big Shoulders so she can go to grad school there, and she's been asking me all kinds of questions about the character of the city. Though I consider myself a Chicagoan, I am embarrassingly tongue-tied. Please give me your insights on the character and atmosphere of the jewel of the Midwest! [more inside]
Non-tourist Las Vegas websites?
Can anyone recommend a blog/news site with good, insightful information about events and goings-on in Las Vegas?
Difficulty: not a tourist [more inside]
How to deal with car paint?
Over the weekend, a weekend in which my father was away on vacation, some car damage happened to occur. Problem? The car is my father's. [more inside]
What should I do in Amsterdam next week?
This sort of question has been asked before, but not recently. I'm in Amsterdam next week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday) with the girlfriend. What are Mefites' favourite activities, museums, galleries, tours, clubs, bars, coffeeshops, restaurants etc? [more inside]
Quick way to dispose of lots of stuff?
What's a good, simple way to donate or dispose of a lot of household items? [more inside]
Bendable driver's license? WTF?
Why are New York driver's licenses made from a flexible material? And what is it? [more inside]
posted by delmoi at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by delmoi at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
Lost in translation...because I cannot read hiragana.
I have had some interesting works of art in my possession for four years. They have what appears to be writing on them in Japanese characters and I'm extremely interested in knowing what they say. As fate would have it, [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 9:43 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by jeanmari at 9:43 AM PST - 25 comments
finding movie theatres and showtimes in NYC
Is there an easy-to-use site that lists all movies, theatres and showtimes in NYC. Please, God, PLEASE don't say citysearch! [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 9:02 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by grumblebee at 9:02 AM PST - 14 comments
What we have here is a failure to communicate.
Anyone here have direct (or at least accurate) knowledge of how state-to-state DMV registration queries are performed? [more inside]
My puppy is needy.
My puppy is needy. She whines if she can't be physically in contact with me, what can I do about it? [more inside]
Sanford & Son backup device
Can I use an older PC with several drives and a firewire card as a standalone backup device? [more inside]
Editing MP3 tags with Explorer
For a friend: How do I get the option to edit the mp3 tag in Windows Explorer with right clicking and going to Properties? [more inside]
Will I be able to get my sister into an 18+ show at the Middle East?
How strictly does the Middle East in Cambridge MA enforce 18+ limits at their shows? [more inside]
posted by heresiarch at 7:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by heresiarch at 7:35 AM PST - 11 comments
To where should I move?
To where shall I move? Can you recommend a good place for me to live? [more inside]
pop music written for symphonic orchestra
Looking for examples of pop music written for symphonic orchestra or that draws heavy use of typical symphonic instruments. [more inside]
posted by ilike at 6:48 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by ilike at 6:48 AM PST - 21 comments
Six-pack abs
If you have kept yourself lean, with a flat stomach and possibly visible abs, for some time - what is it that you eat every day? [more inside]
Report please.
Bookfilter. I'm looking for recommendations on great nonfiction writing by reporters. [more inside]
How do I fast track my way into consulting?
How do I fast track my way into consulting? [more inside]
risks of nuclear power
what is the difference between radiation poisoning, burn due to radiation, contaminated/heavy water, etc. what are the differences between nuclear power plant accidents and atomic bombs. [more inside]
Changes ahead in Australian tertiary education?
One of the two big universities in Melbourne, Australia have radically changed their philosophy on education to be more in line with that of the US and Europe. Where should I go? [more inside]
Are rental prices seasonal?
Are apartment rental prices seasonal? Is summer the expensive season? I am in downtown Seattle, but I guess experience from any large American city helps... [more inside]
Is East Hollywood Right for Us?
What can you tell me about East Hollywood/South Los Feliz/North Koreatown? (Los Angeles) [more inside]
Where can I find classical female statuary in Wash., D.C.?
Where can I find classical-type female statuary in Washington, D.C.? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 12:20 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 12:20 AM PST - 7 comments
May 26
Are these Cubs tickets authentic?
How can I make sure my Cubs tickets are the real deal? [more inside]
posted by pantheON at 10:35 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by pantheON at 10:35 PM PST - 2 comments
All I want for Christmas is my old front teeth
Coke Zero, or some other acidic drink, may have done a number on my teeth, or maybe I just have lousy Québecois teeth. About one third to one half of each of my incisors and canines (from the biting edge inwards) appear slightly translucent. My dental hygienist confirmed today that there appears to be some demineralization. Is there any effective treatment to remineralize them? [more inside]
posted by rosemere at 10:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by rosemere at 10:11 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking to buy an SUV as my first new car ever.
The time has come to buy a new car, and I've got a LOT of questions with regards to cost, options, leasing vs. buying, and haggling. Also recommendations on Toyota Highlanders and Mazda CX-9's... [more inside]
Reminder email system sends emails only when files have not been received
Looking for a web system to automatically send reminder emails to registered clients who don't submit documents on time. [more inside]
posted by bakerybob at 10:09 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bakerybob at 10:09 PM PST - 6 comments
13th Floor Elevators Popping Sound
Just about every 13th Floor Elevators song has a really cool effect going on in the background. Sort of like a really fast bubble machine sound. A popping sound, maybe. What created it? Has anybody else ripped it off in this day of everything old is new again?
posted by NoMich at 9:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by NoMich at 9:30 PM PST - 7 comments
Seems I Need To Know About Neem Cream
Does anyone have experience using Neem oil/balm to treat psoriasis patches? [more inside]
How to flatten old diplomas?
How do I safely flatten old diplomas? I have two diplomas from 1927 and 1931 that I'd like to frame. They were rolled up in a box with other items for many decades. They are a little squished (but not creased), and they want to retain their rolled up squishedness. Both are printed on a heavyish material with a plasticy feel and a slight sheen; I don't know if it is imitation vellum, or actual animal skin. The documents are from the Mary Institute at Washington University at St. Louis (1927) and Mt. Holyoke (1931) if that helps.
posted by thinman at 8:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by thinman at 8:33 PM PST - 12 comments
What are these little wingless red and black beetles in my driveway?
What are these little wingless red and black beetles in my driveway? [more inside]
posted by closetphilosopher at 7:32 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by closetphilosopher at 7:32 PM PST - 4 comments
Where is waiterrant?
What has happened to Waiterrant? [more inside]
Big appetite? Don't eat! (!?)
Why is it that when I barely eat anything during the first half of the day, my appetite remains almost nil through the evening? But when I have a sensible breakfast and small lunch, my appetite ramps up and up through the afternoon? [more inside]
Why do British television programs look different than American programs?
Why do British television programs look different than American programs? [more inside]
posted by koshka at 6:01 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by koshka at 6:01 PM PST - 37 comments
Going to a concert - alone.
What's it like going to a concert ... alone? [more inside]
Name that tune!
Name that tune: rock/pop, heavily-repeated catchy "na na na na" chorus, nylon-strung open guitar chords, heavily-reverbed Asian-language (or French) female vocals, and string section. Slow, lilting, sad, and haunting. Reminiscent of "Crimson and Clover", but a little less psychedelic. [more inside]
External Hard drive USB device not recognized
External Hard drive USB device not recognized, how do I fix? [more inside]
Bar to watch UFC?
Where can I watch UFC71 (pay per view martial arts) on TV in a bar in the greater Boston area? [more inside]
Blush ain't cutting it.
Silicone cheekbone/jaw implants: advice or experiences about shaping a new skull? [more inside]
How does a baseboard heater come off?
How does a baseboard heater come off, so I can put some bookcases along that wall? [more inside]
posted by kindall at 4:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kindall at 4:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Battery charger for 12V power supply?
Calling electricians: can I use one of those "battery chargers" they sell at Auto Zone to power a small appliance that needs 12V? [more inside]
posted by hodyoaten at 2:26 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by hodyoaten at 2:26 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me find this film
A few years ago I saw a movie that I now remember vaguely but vividly. It was sort of an arty drama, and it might have been European. The story concerned a man and a woman vacationing(?) in a house near a beach. The man was in some sort of psychological distress, eventually culminating in some bloody self-mutilation. The title may have referenced Salinger's "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" in some way, but I could be misremembering. [more inside]
Can we avert disaster? (mental-illness-legal-issues filter)
My adult brother with various mental health issues (living at home with my parents in the Chicago area – near north suburbs) keeps going off and doing self-destructive...and illegal stuff. It’s getting worse, and it can’t go on. We’re clueless and scared. Help us, HiveMind! So much [more inside]
posted by shelbaroo at 2:04 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by shelbaroo at 2:04 PM PST - 16 comments
How can I feel more optimistic about my life goals and ambitions?
How can I feel more optimistic about my life goals and ambitions? (fairly long) [more inside]
Flashing text in online ads: effective or not so much?
Please help a friend prove quantitatively that flashing text in online ads is a) counterproductive, and b) against best practices. Do you have any case studies, reports or first-hand experiences that may help him prove his point? Bonus points for including authorities he can cite; the ability to cite some esteemed person or institution will help strengthen his argument.
Is my friend a stalker?
Is my friend a stalker? And if so, how do I help her stop? [more inside]
What does imitation crab meat taste like?
Does imitation crab meat actually taste good and what can I do with it? [more inside]
Looking for that blank canvas feel
How to recycle old paint canvases? I'd like to do some sort of photo transfer onto them, but how? [more inside]
posted by DenOfSizer at 1:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DenOfSizer at 1:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Are there any current visual fact books about the United States?
Are there any current visual fact books about the United States? [more inside]
Life in NYC with $50,000 salary
How much does it suck to live in Manhattan on a public school teacher's salary? Can you make me a budget? [more inside]
What can an artist do about unauthorized commercial use of his artwork?
An artist friend of mine was surprised to see his artwork used without permission on a flier for a band. He had posted the artwork on his website. What can/should he do to stop the misuse? I know that he automatically holds a copyright on the work as its creator. (I have advised him to post watermarked versions of his work in the future to prevent future misuse.)
Do take our business plan and talk with "an angel" now?
Three years ago, a friend and I began developing a web app that allows for instant video conferencing. It uses 15kbs, and uses Flash to achieve its internet goodness. It just works, no problem. And we have had success with it - as a product at two separate companies, no less, building it from scratch both times. Up until now we have been charging for it, month to month, as a service for businesses that can want something better than IM chat. (It has a lot of extra "bells and whistles.")
But now we want to switch it up. We want to go Web 2.1. [more inside]
posted by humannaire at 11:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by humannaire at 11:33 AM PST - 13 comments
Best alternative to road bikes for long distance rides?
Best alternative to road bikes for long distance rides? [more inside]
wedding ceremony music for a soprano
What wedding songs (ceremony, not reception) would music lovers here suggest to be sung by a skilled, classically trained soprano accompanied by a not as skilled, works-for-a-small-church pianist? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 11:10 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ztdavis at 11:10 AM PST - 7 comments
What salary should I expect as a young assistant editor for the monthly magazine of the leading organization of professional _________ engineers?
What salary should I expect as a young assistant editor for the monthly magazine of the leading organization of professional _________ engineers? [more inside]
posted by ProfLinusPauling at 11:06 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ProfLinusPauling at 11:06 AM PST - 18 comments
Please suggest ways to improve my situation in life.
The short version of my question: I am underpaid and need to make what I'm worth but I am also incredibly insecure and the thought of applying for another job sends me into panic and depression. Even when asked by, for example, the VP of the online division of a national newspaper I find myself unable to write a resume and offer it up (true story). Is it possible to convince my current employers to pay me what I'm worth? [more inside]
kid and budget friendly SF
Entertaining an eight-year old on a budget in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by ohio at 10:27 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by ohio at 10:27 AM PST - 20 comments
Which bank for a small business.
I am looking for a bank account for a small (professional services) business in Arizona.. [more inside]
posted by cowmix at 10:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cowmix at 10:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Watching TiVo shows on another computer
Is there one of the PVR software systems (MythTV, SageTV, etc) I can use to access my TiVo shows over my network? [more inside]
All the programs in the world and I can't find this one
How do I change Extended File Attributes (also known as NTFS File Attributes) like Title, other than one at a time? [more inside]
posted by EllenC at 8:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by EllenC at 8:50 AM PST - 4 comments
Should parents finance grad school?
Should parents help their children pay for grad school if they can afford it? My parents are divorced, but both are in households considered in the top 1% of the US in terms of income and net worth. After limited financial assistance from them during undergrad, I am getting no help at all for grad school. Am I out of line to expect that I should? [more inside]
What is Equitable in a Book Deal?
I've been asked to co-author a nonfiction book with a woman who is an expert in her field, but not a writer. I have some questions about contracts and rights to the material. [more inside]
why is E not E?
i'm a total guitar noob and have been learning for only a month now, so please forgive what may be a really dumb question. why is it that to play certain chords on the guitar (for instance, C major, or A minor) you don't play the open low-E string, but you do play the open high-E string. it's the same note, isn't it? so why doesn't it sound as good?
posted by sergeant sandwich at 4:18 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by sergeant sandwich at 4:18 AM PST - 25 comments
May 25
Anyone have Eigenradio archives?
Does anyone have/know where I can find Eigenradio archives? [more inside]
posted by Phantomx at 10:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Phantomx at 10:33 PM PST - 6 comments
DIV height issues...
Let's say I am using a JavaScript technique that requires a DIV to have a specified height, but the amount of text filling it, and thus the height it needs to be, will vary. Can I make it work? [more inside]
Suggestions for wrapping a bicycle frame with tape?
I need to wrap a bicycle frame with a specifically colored tape. [more inside]
Miami Vice blazer
PromAttireFilter: Have one (1) White linen, 2-button blazer from the mid to late 1980s. What to add? [more inside]
Television tube testers - when did they disappear from grocery stores?
Television tube testers in grocery stores - when did they start becoming uncommon? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 9:05 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by jaimev at 9:05 PM PST - 18 comments
How slowly does a new head grow?
Small, smooth, strange red bump on my shin for nearly four years. Doctors & pharmacist stumped. What is it? [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias at 8:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AthenaPolias at 8:35 PM PST - 15 comments
The reverse-Goldilocks phenomenon
Why do people seem to prefer food that's very cold or very hot to food that's more of a medium temperature? [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh at 8:25 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Jaltcoh at 8:25 PM PST - 21 comments
Life during the rise of Hitler?
Life in Germany between 1929-1933? [more inside]
What Los Angeles DVD rental store has the biggest selection?
What Los Angeles DVD rental store has the biggest selection? [more inside]
Help Me Be Awesome
How do I become a bubble-blowing hero to my kid? [more inside]
posted by scrump at 7:58 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by scrump at 7:58 PM PST - 19 comments
Should I buy a Harley?
Should I, at 58 years old, with a somewhat complicated history, purchase a new Harley? [more inside]
posted by HuronBob at 7:58 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by HuronBob at 7:58 PM PST - 19 comments
Were the NOD mice really stolen from the Japanese?
I was told a story once, about an American stealing Non-obese Diabetic (NOD) mice from a Japanese lab, and smuggling them back to the States. But I can't find the story anywhere on the web. [more inside]
Can a guy try on a pair of pants at Century 21?
Does the Century 21 store in Lower Manhattan have a men's dressing room these days? [more inside]
posted by doift at 7:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by doift at 7:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Sensible (numerical) weight loss plan, followed meticulously, seeming to not produce results after 16 weeks.
Sensible (numerical) weight loss plan, followed meticulously, seeming to not produce results after 16 weeks. I'm still maintaining it just as consistently, but I'm starting to feel discouraged and somewhat lost. Inside are four potential problems. Which do you think are holding me back? [more inside]
How do I fix ialmdnt5 display driver?
ialmdnt5 display driver periodically stops working, how do I fix it? windows xp.
posted by anticlock at 5:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by anticlock at 5:23 PM PST - 2 comments
Why won't my G3 boot?
My G3/700mhz (DualUSB) iBook is not booting in a strange way: I definitely need a hint on this one. Lots and lots [more inside]
Am I killing my laptop by holding it sideways?
Am I killing my laptop by holding it sideways (like a book)? [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady at 4:21 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Rock Steady at 4:21 PM PST - 12 comments
How to respond to an email from your boss asking you to back off a bit?
I've been working six months now at a small ad agency in a medium sized city (70,000). I come from big agency experience. I'm an art director. We have 8 people total, all great people to work with. I like the change from big city to smaller city. There are a lot of plus-es to it. Just recently, we landed a big account. They're looking for a redesign of their brand and ad campaign with internet, non-traditional, advanced website... the works. Whereas most of our job lists for clients number in the few, this one starts with well more than a dozen with several of them as very big projects and with very tight deadlines (in the next six weeks). Skipping to the question, I've been asked by the creative director to step back and stop treading on toes via email. More inside... [more inside]
GENET!
Web Site Launch Best Practices
I am an old media expert, but I need to understand new media pronto! [more inside]
posted by redarmycomrade at 4:03 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by redarmycomrade at 4:03 PM PST - 19 comments
Hello?
I just received a phone call from what appears to be a US phone, but the number had an area code which hasn't been assigned by NANPA (the area code people). [more inside]
Where to get bone marrow match testing?
How do I get tested to see if I am a donor for a friends blood marrow transplant? [more inside]
Where can I get a new can of sardines which opens with a key?
Where can I get a new can of sardines which opens with a key? [more inside]
posted by j.edwards at 2:03 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by j.edwards at 2:03 PM PST - 18 comments
thank god for the war on drugs
I was recently terminated due to the state denying licensure based on a felony conviction that no longer exists. it's a little complicated, the old felony is sealed (i was 19 at the time). is the state essentially reopening a sealed case? [more inside]
posted by andywolf at 1:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by andywolf at 1:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Keep your pets away, I might accidentally vacuum them up whole.
This shirt is a black hole for lint. Please help. [more inside]
Bus boyfriends
Sexual harassment on the bus: how to deal with it now and how to avoid it in the future? Particularly, I need advice on how to deal tactfully and sensitively with harassers who are mentally disabled. [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 12:53 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 12:53 PM PST - 61 comments
(Another) What is the name of that story I read in 1981?
Horror short story about a couple on a road trip, end up in a small town during springtime, fight with each other, have sex, then notice the townspeople are all climbing on top of one another, crushing and killing each other to make some sort of ?. Story ends when the couple joins in (WTF?) I read it when I was like 8. I thought it was a Stephen King short story, but wiki'd all of them (I think) and couldn't find it.
...and (bonus question about La Cabina... sorry for cheatin')... [more inside]
posted by MrMulan at 12:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by MrMulan at 12:39 PM PST - 7 comments
Vacation Ideas for August
My girlfriend and I are taking a week vacation in early August, somewhere in North or Central America, where should we go and what should we do? [more inside]
posted by Inkoate at 12:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Inkoate at 12:38 PM PST - 10 comments
molecular dynamics animator
Help me find software to animate my molecular dynamics simulation [more inside]
Comic Chronology
Is there an agreed upon chronology for where Amazing Spiderman annuals fit into the the regular issues? How about X-men annuals? [more inside]
Should I get a dog?
Should I get a dog? [more inside]
How "free" is GNU?
GNUFilter: Building a for-profit website that needs forums. Don't feel like writing them from scratch. Can I safely use something like this, released under GNU? [more inside]
Dude, where's my disk space?
Windows Server 2003: My 40GB disk partition shows up as being less than 5GB in Windows Explorer, but appears as 40GB in Disk Management. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by blue mustard at 10:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by blue mustard at 10:34 AM PST - 7 comments
Obligation to Recalcitrant Bully of Childhood?
Someone who I attended Middle School and High School with twenty plus years ago recently Google'd me to apologize for the way he treated me back then. I'm pretty much over all that school age bullying, what's my obligation to my former bully? How should I reply to his email? Or should I just forget it and move on?
posted by IndigoSkye at 10:20 AM PST - 82 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 10:20 AM PST - 82 comments
What is ailing my mac?
Macfilter: is it on it's last legs? My dual-1.25 ghz G4 running 10.3.9 with 768 MB RAM and 14 gigs of empty space on it's hard drive is acting strange. What should I do? How serious is this? [more inside]
Can scientists compare complexities?
Do scientists have an accurate way to measure complexity? Are they able to compare a human body with a city, for example, and say that one is more or less complicated or complex than the other?
posted by cgc373 at 9:33 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by cgc373 at 9:33 AM PST - 22 comments
Too alcohol, the cause of and ...ooh bacon!
Why do I crave greasy food when I am hungover? [more inside]
Like a disaffected grad student, for some reason my firefox won't finish
I like to think I'm a reasonably smart guy. But after a dozen google searches and innumerable hours spent on tech boards I'm stumped. The last few images on every web page I go to will NOT load. What gives? [more inside]
I know it's not anthrax, but what is it?
Needled by my sewing machine
Can any sewing people answer this: How can I "recycle" sewing machine needles? It irritates me that after I've sewn some clothes or worked on a quilt, I have to toss the needles or my machine will get all huffy and start bollixing the thread -- especially the bobbin side. Can machine needles be resharpened or used for something else? I live in a small Texas town and it costs a lot (gas prices, you know) to travel over 100 miles to the nearest city to buy a new supply of sewing machine needles. Thanx.
The hospital is making me sick.
How do I make a hospital birth not suck? Suddenly midwife-less. Local hospital a horror. Bitter, depressed. What does a doula actually do? Etc, etc. [more inside]
posted by kmennie at 8:46 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by kmennie at 8:46 AM PST - 35 comments
DCFilter
Can anyone who lives on the DC SW Waterfront tell me how they like it. I am thinking of buying a townhouse in the River Park Mutual Homes Co-op. I have children of various ages-are there many kids in the area? Any information good or bad on the area would be appreciated.
Why can't I drink?
Are there any solutions to alcohol intolerance? And does alcohol intolerance developed later in life (late twenties/early thirties) indicate other possible health problems? [more inside]
Last Minute Outer Banks, NC Trip Planning
Outer Banks, NC: Heading down there for the week (yes, last minute travel-planning). Any suggestions on what to do while we're down there? Places to stop at on the way down there from DC? (Aside from the fact we'll be stopped on 95 the whole way down...) [more inside]
posted by inigo2 at 7:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by inigo2 at 7:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Who said this?
Who originally said "The half of knowledge is knowing where to find it"? [more inside]
carpe the crepuscular diem
6-11 pm filter: what do you people DO between these hours? I am tired of watching bad TV and drinking warm vodka. [more inside]
posted by bluenausea at 6:16 AM PST - 73 comments
posted by bluenausea at 6:16 AM PST - 73 comments
Where can my parents retire in southern Europe?
Where should my parents retire to? Criteria: Europe, warm, sunny, cheap rent, no car necessary. [more inside]
posted by wackybrit at 4:40 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by wackybrit at 4:40 AM PST - 22 comments
Running on Empty
Running out of fuel: does it really harm a diesel engine?
posted by chuckdarwin at 3:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by chuckdarwin at 3:33 AM PST - 9 comments
Should I help my beloved girlfriend out of Effexor, and how?
Knowing that my girlfriend is taking Effexor (which has strong side effects), should I help her get off, and what should my role be? [more inside]
posted by V-Turn at 2:29 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by V-Turn at 2:29 AM PST - 42 comments
May 24
Why am I sun burned so badly?
I'm 50% Native American, and 50% Sicilian. Why am I sun burned so badly? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie at 11:23 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Jimmie at 11:23 PM PST - 26 comments
Should I hold a family pet funeral?
Our 18 year old cat died this afternoon. Would it be beneficial to my 6 1/2 year old daughter to have a full "pet funeral", or should I just quietly bury him in the backyard before she gets home from school today? [more inside]
Celebrate patriotism with no money down
What's the cultural history behind car dealerships in the US flying massive flags? [more inside]
posted by holgate at 10:54 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by holgate at 10:54 PM PST - 27 comments
Carpentry classes?
Where can i find a good beginners carpentry or woodworking class in Los Angeles?
Help me with my professor problem
How do I make sure my professor doesn't hate me? [more inside]
Fun in F-burg?
Is there anything fun to do/see in Fredericksburg, VA on a Friday evening? [more inside]
"when it clicks, it becomes huge"
Please help identify this animal! [more inside]
How to become less of a workaholic?
I tend to work, or think about business, a lot. I'm involved in two separate successful businesses that I started. And I have ideas for more. Even all my hobbies are 'productive' activities where you're learning something new or creating something, rather than pure recreational activities like watching TV, hanging out, or reading fiction. Consequently, I haven't put enough value on my social life and meeting new people. I sometimes see that aspect of life as unproductive and not as valuable as other things I could be doing. It's not a great way to be and it's something I'd like to change. I'm looking for suggestions on how others have overcome this.
Turn my house into a Nordstroms!
MIDI-playback on a Yamaha Digital Piano: How do I get downloaded midi files to sound good? [more inside]
posted by mphuie at 7:20 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by mphuie at 7:20 PM PST - 3 comments
Chasing grades
Chasing grades is no longer working for me. I feel terrible when I get less than perfect grade, even if I have put in a great effort, even if I get the next best grade. [more inside]
posted by b33j at 6:51 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by b33j at 6:51 PM PST - 16 comments
Foundations without water or electricity? Am I dreaming?
I need to create a foundation for building a shed, with specific parameters, but I have minimal/difficult on-site water and no electricity. Impossible, you may say! But I'd still like to do it. Please help me come up with the best plan to proceed. [more inside]
posted by Kickstart70 at 6:51 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by Kickstart70 at 6:51 PM PST - 31 comments
I accidentally went too high up on the chain of command. Help me apologize!
I accidentally went too high up on the chain of command. Help me apologize! [more inside]
posted by mwang1028 at 6:12 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by mwang1028 at 6:12 PM PST - 24 comments
Let's say directing air traffic seems a lot less boring than my current job
How does one become an air traffic controller? And why wouldn't one want to do such a thing for a living? [more inside]
posted by tksh at 6:06 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by tksh at 6:06 PM PST - 37 comments
Huge gaps in my construction/maintenance skillset. What's my best shot to find work?
What summer job should I get in Austin, TX with this new mixed bag of construction and maintenance skills? And how on earth do I go about getting it? [more inside]
Suggest some songs I can learn to play on the guitar!
GreatSongsfilter; I would like to learn a few great songs on the guitar, and need suggestions from the great people here. [more inside]
Wii Wi-Fi via Airport Extreme?
How can I get my Wii online via my Airport Extreme? [more inside]
Automatic Streaming
Is there a way to simplify watching/listening internet tv/radio by click on ONE icon and have the computer automatically login (website) & click the "watch/listen" button? [more inside]
Life span of auto parts
What is the REAL life span of auto spare parts compared to what the manufacturer or the auto mechanic tells you? Is there some sort of graph showing risk of failure of parts versus time out there? Specifically I am interested in Peugeot cambelt life spans. How dead am I if it fails? [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 5:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by vizsla at 5:10 PM PST - 11 comments
Please help me test our water
Home water quality testing: Any recommendations or experience? [more inside]
posted by donovan at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by donovan at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Broke down in Berkeley.
My car won't start. [more inside]
Dancing on the west side of LA
Good places to go dancing in LA on the west side? [more inside]
My special copy says Yoko is dead
I have an old record turntable (in excellent shape) that I would like to use, but I'm stumped regarding to power it. [more inside]
posted by jfuller at 4:40 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jfuller at 4:40 PM PST - 6 comments
Will my recently obtained US passport get me into Spain?
Will my recently obtained US passport get me into Spain? [more inside]
posted by educatedslacker at 4:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by educatedslacker at 4:37 PM PST - 8 comments
LibraryFilter: Should I make my goal to be a systems librarian?
Reading up on a few posts here, I realized I am building on being pretty well-equipped to become a systems librarian. Should I concentrate on it? [more inside]
posted by griphus at 4:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by griphus at 4:36 PM PST - 15 comments
Landscape Painted with Tea
Anyone very familiar with Milorad Pavic's Landscape Painted with Tea? (english translation) [more inside]
Has the bar exam changed a lot in ten years?
How much has the body of material tested on the Multistate Bar Examination changed over the last ten years? [more inside]
How best to invest money for my kids
My daughters regularly get US Savings Bonds from relatives as presents. Can I do better for them? [more inside]
Post wisdom teeth extraction problems
Seeking advice regarding Wisdom tooth extraction complications. [more inside]
Where could i find a sort of "Super External Enclosure"?
Is there such thing as an all-in-one external enclosure that would house Hard Drives AND Optical Drives, and have USB and Firewire Hubs? [more inside]
In my younger and more vulnerable years...
"The master's body!" roared the butler into the mouthpiece. "I'm sorry, madame, but we can't furnish it — it's far too hot to touch this noon!"
What he really said was: "Yes… yes… I'll see."
I've always wondered what this passage from The Great Gatsby means. [more inside]
More than friends, ug! I hope not
I think a long time friend may want to be more than friends... and I don't... What do I do? [more inside]
Way over Jordaan, Westerkerk's bells
Amsterdam: Are Westerkerk's (sub)hourly bells playing a piece of a larger melody and if so, what?
posted by Ogre Lawless at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ogre Lawless at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I get the VEOH player to work under wine on Ubuntu?
Has anyone been able to get Veoh's video player running under wine? [more inside]
posted by LeeJay at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by LeeJay at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm a single woman looking for honest, legal, and (unlike adoption) quick ways of having a baby.
I'm a single woman and have decided it's time to think about having a baby. What are my options? [more inside]
Study proposal: The Effects of Mud Wrestling on the Female Urogenital Tract
How do women who mud wrestle or take regular mud baths (esp. naked, say at a spa) avoid getting mud in their, er, orifices—or do they avoid it? [more inside]
Where else have I heard the Hijack flute loop?
Where else have I heard the Hijack flute sample? [more inside]
Recycled content? Energy Use? None of the Above?
Looking for stats on what people THINK is most important in a "green" product. [more inside]
posted by Eringatang at 1:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Eringatang at 1:49 PM PST - 5 comments
What are the top bioinformatics graduate universities in the US?
What are the top bioinformatics graduate universities in the US? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; at 1:44 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 1:44 PM PST - 14 comments
help me shop locally and support the little guy
What commodities can I buy that are produced by individuals/very small businesses? Where should I look for them, online and out there in the outside world? [more inside]
posted by nanojath at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by nanojath at 1:43 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I get Drupal to work nicely with MarsEdit (and Ecto)?
How can I get Drupal to work nicely with MarsEdit (and Ecto)? [more inside]
posted by missed at 1:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by missed at 1:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Help a poor girl buy a kick-ass sewing machine.
What's a good sewing machine for a beginner quilter (and sewer, but at the moment I really just want to quilt)? [more inside]
posted by Mavri at 12:52 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mavri at 12:52 PM PST - 16 comments
Number of U.S. Sports Enthusiasts
How would I locate the U.S. "market" numbers on people could consider themselves sports enthusiasts - i.e., "how many swimmers are there"? How many backpackers? How many triatheletes? How many kayakers? I know someone has done this research. I'm looking for Adventure sports in particular.
A Hydroelectric Education
I've done my research, and now I'd like to get some hands-on experience with a variety of microhydro on- and off- grid systems. [more inside]
posted by glibhamdreck at 12:39 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by glibhamdreck at 12:39 PM PST - 3 comments
What on earth is this Vogel painting?
I'm trying to track down a painting that I know exists, but Google has failed me utterly... [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 12:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 12:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for Real Estate Agent in Port Charlotte, Florida.
I am looking for recommendations for a real estate agent in the Port Charlotte, Florida area. Especially helpful if the person has experience selling lots. [more inside]
pain control
Vicodin is not working for my post-wisdom tooth holes, what do I do? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 12:19 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 12:19 PM PST - 33 comments
Boston: Where would you live, and why?
BostonFilter: If you could live anywhere (as a student) in Boston for the summer, where would it be and why? [more inside]
"We're not raising grass. We're raising boys." Harmon Killebrew
For kids (boys) what would make for the coolest back yard ever? [more inside]
Learning English as a Spanish speaker
I have a Spanish speaking friend who wants to learn English. Are there any easy audiobooks for learning basics? [more inside]
Help me save my beer bottle ivy plant!
Help me save my beer bottle ivy plant! [more inside]
What is a good program for a travelling representative?
I am looking for a program that can take customer lists, output route maps and allow for record keeping of sales/customer history. [more inside]
How can I discover and attend focus groups that offer monetary compensation for participaton?
How can I discover and attend focus groups that offer monetary compensation in exchange for participaton?
What's a good school for Broadcast Engineering?
Back-to-school-filter: I'd like return to school to pursue training in broadcast engineering. Are there any programs you recommend? (Bonus if they're in Chicago-ish). Or should I just look into getting a general electrical engineering degree? [more inside]
posted by pfafflin at 10:56 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by pfafflin at 10:56 AM PST - 7 comments
Anyone with a Master's in Public Administration?
What kind of jobs are available to those with a Master's in Public Administration? [more inside]
Need REALLY STRONG glue to fix a chair
Need something stronger than epoxy to fix a plastic office chair arm [more inside]
Renaming numbered files in OSX incrementally
Renaming numbered files in OSX incrementally [more inside]
Trouble pronouncing some Hindi characters.
Devanagari / Hindi pronunciation question: help an (American) English speaker figure out some of the dental consonants. [more inside]
How do two women have a child?
I want to have a baby with my wife. Problem is, we're both women. [more inside]
Summer extended-weekend trip from NYC
Where could two twenty-somethings go from NYC for 4-5 days to find beautiful beaches and a touch of the exotic, without extreme heat or heavy rainstorms, in July? Ideally, someplace where this could be done <$1k/person. [more inside]
How can I be less misanthropic and get people to like me more?
How can I be less misanthropic and get people to like me more?
I'd like to know strategies for becoming less annoyed with people and thus increasing my desire to interact with them more. [more inside]
What is this indie rock love song?
NamethatSongfilter: Male singer, indie rock, the general gist of the song is that he is good enough for his lovers best whiskey or alcohol, something like that.
posted by holdkris99 at 9:59 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by holdkris99 at 9:59 AM PST - 2 comments
Things that go lump in the night
I woke up yesterday morning with a pinched nerve (?) on one side. I woke up this morning with a strange lump on the other side. What's wrong with me? [more inside]
posted by changeling at 9:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by changeling at 9:58 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I really play Monkey in the Middle?
Are these ways of finding the centroid of a backyard equivalent? [more inside]
posted by landtuna at 9:49 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by landtuna at 9:49 AM PST - 13 comments
Recommend a DSL modem?
I'm in need of a DSL modem (details inside) and am wondering if I'm better off buying one or renting one from my (soon-to-be) provider. Any suggestions on brand or things to avoid is appreciated. [more inside]
posted by dobbs at 9:42 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dobbs at 9:42 AM PST - 5 comments
Hole in my glass - what to do?
I have a hole in a glass bottle - can i patch it or fill it with something? [more inside]
So this MeFite walks into a bar
Where do jokes come from? Every day I get a joke via email from a friend. Every once in a while, I hear a great joke at a party or the bar. Where do these things originate? Do most of them start out as a bit from a professional comedian? Are there people who are professional joke writers? Do jokes evolve from anecdotes that had been embellished over the years?
How can I find young musicians to hire in London?
I'm interested in hiring some musicians for some steady part time work in the West London area. Other than Craiglist and Gumtree, are there any free or inexpensive places I could advertise? [more inside]
It droppeth as the gentle rain from heaven
Please help me choose a Shakespeare speech for a short class on "Playing Shakespeare". [more inside]
Help me identify and hear a musical instrument I saw on TV about 20 years ago.
Singer Linda Ronstadt appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson years ago (20 or more?). She sang a song that was accompanied by a strange looking instrument. My faulty memory bank says it looked like a ceramic pot turning on a horizontal rotisserie!
Can you help me identify it...show me a picture...let me hear it?
posted by rdauphin at 8:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by rdauphin at 8:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Where is Safe, Affordable Housing in Brooklyn?
I need to find an apartment in New York City, quickly, moving from Adams-Morgan in DC. I am looking to live in Brooklyn somewhere, maybe along the L train or the J/M/Z. Apart from Williamsburg hipster haven, can any of you recommend areas that are some combination of affordable and safe? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion at 8:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by chinese_fashion at 8:38 AM PST - 8 comments
Thumb Drive Life Cycle
Thumb Drive Life Cycle [more inside]
What to do with too much body hair?
Excessive body hair... what to do? (Probably NSFW) [more inside]
Inter State Car Buying Questions.
Buy a car in Florida for use in Georgia - How do I save on Title/Tax etc? [more inside]
Where to study French in France?
My wife and I want to spend about 6 months in France learning French intensively. Where should we go to study? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rongorongo at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Fun for folks in the south
Need to plan a family friendly, summer outing for a small company in Atlanta, GA.... [more inside]
Where to watch NHL games in Kingston, ON?
Which are the best bars/pubs to watch Stanley Cup Games in Kingston, ON? [more inside]
posted by valleys at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by valleys at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
Futbol vs Football
Why do Americans switch the names of Football and Soccer?
How to use email to get some jobs done
How can I use email to automate some tasks for our helpdesk? [more inside]
Miscellaneous Meat....?
(ComedyJerkyFilter) Help me name my Jerky for the big camping '07 'Jerk-Off'! [more inside]
PDF converter
Please, i am looking for a freeware that can convert DOC files to PDF accompanied with copy protection. Is there any programme out there ?
Where to get bras made for sleeping in? And should I?
Should I wear a bra to bed? As it is now I tend to sleep on my stomach which is playing havoc with my neck. Will sleeping in a non-underwired bra actually be more comfortable, and enable me to lie on my side in supported comfort? If so... where can I get such a bra? [more inside]
Looking for a career in corporate finance
Help me find a job in corporate finance. I have a master's degree in accounting and have been working at one of the Big Four for about a year. I went into accounting because I liked working with numbers. But in my current job, I don't work with numbers at all. I'm in a group that audits controls over IT and business processes. I hate it. It bores me to tears. [more inside]
Youtube but minus the eyes
Can you recommend a book on small group leadership?
Can anyone recommend a book on small group leadership? [more inside]
hosts file broke my Internet
The hosts file on my Windows machine seems to have broken the Internets... [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 3:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 3:08 AM PST - 11 comments
Red screens of death even without Vista
Diagnosing multicolor screens of death [more inside]
Like a post-it note, but on your skin. With a needle.
Help me flesh out a tattoo (ha!) to commemorate life-changing events. [more inside]
What's the NHS smoking cessation program like, and how can I prepare for my first meeting?
I'm going to see the smoking cessation nurse at my local GPs surgery next week (UK). I have a 2 part question about this. Firstly, I'm interested in trying Zyban as an acquaintance said it was really good for them - is this easy to get on the NHS? And secondly, what's the smoking cessation program actually like and is there anything I can do to prepare now (for example, keeping a smoking diary or similar)? I'm fed up with my frequent unsuccessful solo quits and am really serious about making this one stick, so want to go prepared.
posted by handee at 1:14 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by handee at 1:14 AM PST - 16 comments
Visit L.A. on memorial weekend?
A few friends are coming to visit me in San Diego next week. We want to spend a few days in L.A. walking around, seeing the sites, and going to the getty. Is it a bad idea to go this Sunday and Monday on memorial weekend? I'm worried that the crowds will be larger than normal and some of the stuff will be closed down. We could definitely post-pone it till later in the week. Please let me know what you L.A. folk think, thanks!
posted by meta87 at 12:46 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by meta87 at 12:46 AM PST - 5 comments
May 23
A program to create a photo slide show on a blog
I am looking a simple, pretty, automatic slideshow program (free or cheaper) to use for a post on my blog. I want to include about 100 photos that I took on a trip. Not necessary something with lots of bells & whistles needed, but I want it to be "nice" & practical. Suggestions? Thankyouverymuch...
Electricity = juice ≈ OJ
What could cause electricity to go out sporadically? [more inside]
So what's the deal with the creepy anti-Arab Gristedes bags?
So what's the deal with the creepy anti-Arab Gristedes bags? Didn't they say they'd stop using them once their supply ran out? [more inside]
posted by sparrows at 10:02 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by sparrows at 10:02 PM PST - 21 comments
How to be a good and sane professor in a crazy research world
I am a new tenure track professor (research uni) in the US. I just finished my first year and feel barely competent in a lot of areas -- ok but not good teaching evals, 3-6 weeks late in paper "deadlines", so many last minute "preparations" for classes or meetings, no good ideas for future research. I need some help figuring out how to better play the game, or to be happier with just getting by. Fellow academics (or others in similar professions), to the bat phone! [more inside]
Should I start a new career?
I have a dream job at my dream company. And I'm bored to death. What to do? [more inside]
Who hijacked my Google cache?
How was my Google cache hacked? I have a web page that is fine, but the Google cache of the same page is a "spam" page with keywords linking to other web sites, random text and images, but also some valid links on my web site. How did that happen? [more inside]
I have the summer free. I want to lose weight.
I have the summer free. I want to lose weight. Much more inside. [more inside]
Please help me structure my wiki!
MediaWiki + hierarchies: Can it work? [more inside]
Your lips move, but I can't hear what you're saying
A question for talented lip-readers: What did Homer and Lisa really say at the end of the Simpsons season finale? [more inside]
a shot in the dark?
is depo-provera affecting my ability to lose weight? [more inside]
Unmissable food in DC?
What do I absolutely HAVE to eat in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 7:58 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 7:58 PM PST - 56 comments
What's on the syllabus?
What novels are on the middle school syllabus these days? or What novels should be on the middle school syllabus? [more inside]
what are the travel websites worth knowing?
what are the travel websites worth knowing? [more inside]
A burning bacon question.
So, bacon. Did it used to be a wholly different foodstuff? I often run across descriptions of bacon as a wartime staple in the 19th and early 20th century--i.e. before refrigeration--wherein it would appear that the bacon was shelf/wagon-stable for months on end. With the bacon we get today (at least in America) refrigeration is absolutely necessary, and once the seal is broken, you have about a week of usability. So what's the deal with old-school bacon? Did the bacon change, or did the people? I must know.
posted by _sirmissalot_ at 6:48 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by _sirmissalot_ at 6:48 PM PST - 37 comments
Need to find a "personable" web developer who won't steal my ideas.
How do I find the web developer/programmer of my dreams? And in the process, how do I not get my ideas stolen? [more inside]
Help Me Fill in My Blanks
Seeking Sample Freelance Contract Suitable for Filling-in-the-Blanking. A few weeks ago I posted this and got all kinds of good advice and cheerleading (thanks to all!). It worked- I had a great time chatting up Mr. Big and they agreed to pay me what I- with bated breath- asked for. Now I need to find a contract to make it legal and am hoping one of you has a sample or suggestions on where to find one. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 5:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 5:36 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I monitor the bandwidth usage on our home wi-fi network
How can I monitor the individual bandwidth usage/data transfer rates for the laptops connecting to my home wi-fi network. [more inside]
Looking for a dpreview for cars
Any dpreview/tomhardware alike for cars ? I am looking for a practical equivalent of what dpreview is to digital photography , but for cars. I care about accurate date (weight, dimensione, inside, outside, output in Kw, couple and whatnot) and not for "the interior is upscale outstanding" bullshat. Would be outstanding if focused on european market.
How to make an ape look schmick.
How to make a big oaf look presentable, even sharply dressed, on a sustainable basis. [more inside]
posted by mikeybidness at 5:21 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mikeybidness at 5:21 PM PST - 17 comments
Quitting on vacation
I have a good job that's a little boring but a good opportunity. I recently scheduled all of my 2-week vacation at once to go to Europe, and I'll be leaving next week. An opportunity has come up to work over there for the next few months and it's really tempting. I had no idea this would came up when I scheduled my vacation, and when my boss jokingly asked me, 'you're coming back, right?', i said 'of course!.' [more inside]
Someone Stole My Money and I WANT TO CATCH HIM
How did someone steal my Debit card number, fabricate a fake card, then get my PIN? + How can I catch them? [more inside]
Gaming PC on the cheap
Yet another PC upgrade advice question. [more inside]
Fleur de sel to Kosher & Beyond
What are some interesting salts you’ve come across? [more inside]
What motivates you?
I just successfully reached a life-long goal of earning a doctorate. While this has been an exciting and fulfilling process, I am now feeling somewhat lost. In about three months I start with a new job/program. Until then all my days and nights are free. I'm quitting smoking and starting back at the gym. I'd love to lose ten pounds or more and read some great books. While all this sounds great on paper, getting motivated and into action is entirely different.
What are the things that get you motivated, moving, and out of the house (ideas, books, songs, etc.)?
Unicode, Shunicode
Fonts Filter: In MS Word 2002, I'm trying to type a "combining diaresis" (umlaut applied to the preceding character). Sometimes it actually works; sometimes i get a square box. I have no idea why it works when it does, or why it doesnt work when it doesnt. [more inside]
What to do in Lincoln?
Stopping in Lincoln, NE tomorrow (Thursday) night. Where to eat, sleep, and be merry? [more inside]
Feel my heartbeat
Is there some way I can view the data I'm recording on a 30-day heart event monitor? [more inside]
Help identify my mystery aroma!
What is the smell in my car? [more inside]
Where else can I recycle in Philadelphia?
Are there alternatives to the Philadelphia city recycling program? [more inside]
embedded youtube behaving badly and making me nuts
Why does the process of embedding a Youtube video suddenly seem beyond me and can you help? [more inside]
Wither nonfiction book title formats?
When/how did the custom begin of titling non-fiction books according to a few narrow formats, such as "Clever Abstraction: One Specific Interesting Thing, Another Specific Interesting Thing, and A Sleep-Inducing Generalized Thing" [more inside]
What's my problem?
Is it possible for a 43-year-old woman to have a mid-life crisis? [more inside]
What do you do with a new bisexual (maybe), earlaay in the maaarning...
I identify as a lesbian. Friends have recently begun discussing the fact that they think that that I'm bisexual. I honestly don't know if they're right. Help me find good essays/books/etc, preferably online, that deal with some of these issues... [more inside]
Young adult novel about a girl who runs away to live like Thoreau?
Do you know the title of this young adult novel? It was about a girl, possibly a foster child, runaway, or both, who goes to live in the woods like Thoreau. The more inside contains big spoilers! [more inside]
posted by peep at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by peep at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
Ford! You 'ol scoundrel!
I have heard that during the 20's when capitalism was hot shit, many municipalities decided to privatize their public transit systems. The legend goes that Ford bought up a bunch and promptly shut them down. True or false? Couldn't find anything on google or snopes.
posted by nihlton at 1:14 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by nihlton at 1:14 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm so vain, I think this pictures about me
Is there a commonly used term, slang or otherwise, besides self-portrait, to describe a picture taken of yourself, by yourself, holding the camera at arms length?
Missouri rental lease question!
Missouri rental lease question inside. [more inside]
Is there Sky in the sky?
Can astronauts/cosmonauts on the International Space Station get satellite TV? [more inside]
posted by medium format at 12:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by medium format at 12:51 PM PST - 11 comments
Educational Wall Chart
Can you help me find a great educational wall chart to put on our living room wall? [more inside]
Apple airport extreme--works fine with wifi macbook, but hardwired PC always needs to "reconnect"
Apple airport extreme--works fine with wifi macbook, but hardwired PC always needs to "reconnect" [more inside]
Integrating the output of 2+ programs?
I am trying to find a way to generate a CSV table based on output from two or more command line programs (DOS on Windows XP). [more inside]
posted by nasreddin at 11:47 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nasreddin at 11:47 AM PST - 7 comments
What is that sound in "Hollow Hills?"
Toward the beginning of Bauhaus' "Hollow Hills" (right after the guitars kick in), there's a noise that sounds weirdly like one of the door-opening noises from the original Doom. What is that sound?
posted by Pope Guilty at 11:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Pope Guilty at 11:22 AM PST - 13 comments
Way to watch Champions League Final live online?
The Champions League Final starts in just over half an hour. I'm at work in LA. I have a net nanny. I can use vtunnel to get round it, but I can't access video on channelchooser using vtunnel. And there only 2 crappy sports channels on TVU.
How am I going to watch the final live online?
posted by russmail at 11:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by russmail at 11:08 AM PST - 11 comments
Clogged Print head!!
How to clean clogged printheads on an Epson Stylus Photo 2000p printer [more inside]
Peanuts in Philadelphia?
Where can I find raw peanuts in Philadelphia? [more inside]
Ripping and listening to my CD collection
I'd like to rip my CD collection and be able to listen to them when I'm not at my computer. I want to be able to listen to them in the living room or kitchen. I've got several hundred CDs. And I don't want to spend a ton of money. [more inside]
Help me get teenagers to read! With good yet cheap prizes...
Seeking cheap yet not-lame prizes for a teen summer reading program... [more inside]
Animal Tooth Jewelry How-To
How do I clean and prepare my dog's extracted tooth to be made into a charm necklace? [more inside]
posted by imjm68 at 9:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by imjm68 at 9:59 AM PST - 12 comments
He/she has the IQ of a...
Fill in the blank: "He/she has the IQ of a _________." I've heard various phrases to refer to stupid people. Googling brings up interesting simple or inanimate objects such as a sugar beet, tapeworm and dirty sock. (I've always used doorknob for some reason...) I'm looking for the ultimate funny comparison!
posted by adverb at 9:59 AM PST - 118 comments
posted by adverb at 9:59 AM PST - 118 comments
I'm looking to e-mail some faculty members of a graduate program. How do I do it and not seem rude?
I have my eyes on a very specific sort of graduate program at a University that while not top-tier, will be tough to get into. I'm looking to make some contacts in the program: What's the best way to do this? [more inside]
Best savings in New York?
Recently in the New York Times, there was an article here about where to buy no-frills kitchen equipment in New York. What are some other stores/types of stores like this in New York for bulk/no-frills/cheap essentials?
Specifically does anyone know of a place to get cheap and generic computer parts and cables? Or Audio/Video cables?
What is the variability of plasma norepinephrine levels?
Does plasma norepinephrine stay relatively constant, or does it fluctuate a lot? [more inside]
Highschool MLA citation for less?
Help me find a citation engine for my school! [more inside]
Drugs anyone?
Do physical therpists prescribe drugs?
I have been trying to google this for the last 20 minutes. My freind is going in to physical therapy in college and I am sure my grandpa's physical theraist prescibed him things but she claims she wont be able to.
can someone please settle this.
posted by DJWeezy at 8:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by DJWeezy at 8:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me get up to speed with Matlab.
What are the best online and offline learning materials for Matlab? [more inside]
posted by fake at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by fake at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
Get rid of the NY Times dictionary popups!?
How do I turn off the dictionary lookup popup thing on nytimes.com? [more inside]
posted by gramcracker at 8:10 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by gramcracker at 8:10 AM PST - 9 comments
libido odds
What is the likelihood my girlfriend will ever get any sort of horny? [more inside]
How can I help my dad who has begun to lose all hope?
How can I help my dad who has begun to lose all hope?
My father has gone through a string of major life setbacks lately. I'm
worried about his health, his mental state, and his future. And I'm
wondering how best to help him turn things around. [more inside]
Really large chess piece ideas? For large backyard chessboard.
I am constructing a large backyard chessboard, but can't decide from what to create the pieces. Ideas? [more inside]
WAP / WML Analytics packages- are they out there?
Anyone know of any good open source packages for WAP / WML traffic analysis / analytics? [more inside]
I've been working on the ...
Did you work full time and go to college/ grad school full time? [more inside]
Purchasing fine art photographs
At some point in my life I would like to graduate from displaying posters on my wall to having fine art prints from the photographers themselves. I am thinking I would like a candid photograph of Johnny Cash and Joe Strummer (not in the same picture!). I assume there is a gallery to represent these photographers, but how do I start the process of finding them?
How far out of my depth will I be?
So has anyone here attended or been involved with the St Gallen Symposium? I'll be a student participant in this year's one, and I'm hoping to find some advice and anecdotes from people who've been there before. [more inside]
Yes, PuGZ, this is about us.
How to introduce my (white) boyfriend to my (very traditional, a bit xenophobic, and extremely Chinese) extended family? [more inside]
Too many coins, not enough time...
I have lots of coins. And no young relatives. I need the coins sorting. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 6:00 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Solomon at 6:00 AM PST - 19 comments
How can I define a folder on Mac OSX to be readable and writable to all users that will store all the itunes on that computer and give every user account access?
How can I define a folder on Mac OSX to be readable and writable to all users that will store all the itunes on that computer and give every user account access? [more inside]
posted by ijoyner at 5:57 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ijoyner at 5:57 AM PST - 4 comments
NYC shopping for hip urban girls?
Where do hip girls shop in NYC? And eat cake? [more inside]
Blocking for dummies
Many Asian martial arts rely on an extensive, and often showy, system of blocks to protect the face and body. Boxing arts don't. Why? [more inside]
Replying to a formal invitation
So, I've been invited to a party at my country's embassy later this week. The formal invitation asks me to RSVP, but I don't do this sort of thing very often, and I've got no idea what the right protocol for a response is. Anyone got any idea?
posted by ascullion at 2:38 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ascullion at 2:38 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me make great big plywood models!
CAD on a budget. I want to design some plywood models that are cut/milled from a sheet of plywood, and then slot together to form a 3D model... [more inside]
posted by dowcrag at 2:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dowcrag at 2:13 AM PST - 10 comments
a tattoo to represent 'voice'?
I lost my father last year to throat cancer and I'm thinking of getting a tattoo to remember him. [more inside]
May 22
allergic to flying
Can i bring an epipen on plane with me? I am flying to vegas on American airlines. Anyone have experience with this thnx
posted by starvinron at 11:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by starvinron at 11:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Oy, my aching back!
How can I learn to sleep better, so I don't constantly wake up with back pain? [more inside]
How does my sister get her suicidal roommate's family to get involved instead of leaving it all on her?
My sister is in med school. Her roommate, "Jane," is unwell in many, many ways. My sister doesn't have time to keep on being the hospital and police liaison and chief ambulance driver for her roommate. How do we get "Jane's" family to step up and take some responsibility? [more inside]
Need a raise, but how?
How do I ask for a raise from bosses I like in a company that isnt profiting? [more inside]
Teeth slanting inward
Help me find the word that describes teeth that slant inward. [more inside]
posted by exphysicist345 at 9:41 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by exphysicist345 at 9:41 PM PST - 12 comments
More than 2 IE7 connections?
How do I make IE7 use more than 2 connections at once? [more inside]
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 9:21 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 9:21 PM PST - 3 comments
DROD help
dungeonfilter: i can't find any DROD: KDD walkthrus. Am I missing something? [more inside]
Nomex webbing source?
I need an online source for nomex, or kevlar core/nomex wrap, webbing by the foot or by the roll. Note, this webbing is not the same as common nylon webbing. I would prefer a range of flat webbing widths, but 1/2" to 1" will do.
BABY? YEA or NAY?
I'm on the fence about having a BABY! Please see more inside. [more inside]
Where can I find an external flash for my camera?
Where can I find an external flash unit for the Fuji Finepix S20 Pro? [more inside]
Where can I find women's mod clothes in NYC?
printing skype history
How can I print a list of skype calls from my account? [more inside]
Lost souls parting ways
Emotional attachment to a co-worker who is leaving. Mutual sense of respect, wonderful person, perhaps attachment, unexpressed feelings. Cope much? [more inside]
How Many People Will Watch Tomorrow's Champions League Final (Worldwide est.)?
How Many People Will Watch Tomorrow's Champions League Final (Worldwide est.)? Just wondering how it compares with the Super Bowl.
Programing exercises for the weak?
Somewhat of a budding programing looking for programing exercises. I'm kind of middle ground between not knowing anything and what you might call a novice. So really I know just enough to be dangerous and have ideas too big for my skills. What are some good exercises (mostly thinking C# [mono] here) that will help me develop into at least a novice? More after the break. [more inside]
posted by blackout at 6:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by blackout at 6:20 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I mail books cheaply in Canada?
Kris-Kross Site Scripting
Help explain how a hacker could perform a XSS exploit. This article explains how a bad-guy could send a malicious query through an unvalidated searchbox and essentially modify the html on the search results page. What I don't understand is how the hacker could have this malicious code display on a page that I am browsing. Except for unvalidated forum posts, how can a hacker inject malicious code into a webpage. If I ensure that my forum posts don't allow HTML and I am not loading external js files, what do I have to worry about?
What's about rock climbing is making my elbow hurt?
I've gotten into rock climbing (indoor rock walls), and I'm starting to experience some elbow pain. [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack at 5:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by tumbleweedjack at 5:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Should I change my car insurance?
My girlfriend and I are considering changing our car insurance. Are there any penalties or caveats we should watch out for? [more inside]
Proper GET/POST Design for Deleting Items on a Web Page
I'm designing a webpage that will have a list of items and each item can be deleted. I was thinking to have the delete command be link to a URL that does the delete when called. But then I realized maybe that isn't safe since a spider following links might cause things to be deleted. What is the proper design for this type of thing?
posted by GregX3 at 5:21 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by GregX3 at 5:21 PM PST - 14 comments
Should I buy boots here or in Chile?
Can I buy work boots in Chile at a reasonable price - and immediately after arriving? [more inside]
posted by attercoppe at 5:17 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by attercoppe at 5:17 PM PST - 3 comments
Not His Debt, But it is His Problem
I tried searching high and low on here, but nothing I found quite matches the problem.
My boyfriend has to move out of his living situation here in Seattle ASAP, but mysterious and questionable debts on his credit report are making this impossible... [more inside]
More t-shirts vicar?
Elbow length t-shirts (for men), where? [more inside]
Is my online friend an imaginary one?
How can I go about verifying some information on someone I've been corresponding with online for years, but recently am starting to doubt? (He's in Vancouver, BC; I'm in the U.S.) [more inside]
Importing movie ISOs on a personal computer?
OK, so that's how to do it, but should I do it? Should I rip my DVD and/or CD collections to a media server and then import the computer - but not the original discs - to the US, if I were move there? [more inside]
Help me calculate if it's a good financial decision to buy a new car considering today's gas prices?
Help me calculate if it's a good financial decision to buy a new car considering today's gas prices? [more inside]
Civil War balloon photography.
Are there any extant photographs taken from balloons during the American Civil War? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft at 2:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by viewofdelft at 2:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Open-source build management tool?
Anyone know of a free, open-sourced build management/tracking web application? [more inside]
How to get free products for my user-group?
How do I get companies to provide me with free products/services/swag that I can use as give-aways at my user-group meetings? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat at 2:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by punkrockrat at 2:30 PM PST - 9 comments
Quick! Who said it?
QuoteFilter: Who coined the phrase, "death is the great equalizer"?
posted by jknecht at 1:49 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jknecht at 1:49 PM PST - 15 comments
A great online video course for $10,000?
We have: 10 Hours of raw video footage (mini-DV). 1 Website. $10,000 Budget.
We want: A sub-site on our website that features a video course, with room to add more courses, as well as shorter videos and podcasts in the future.
We need: to know how. [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher at 1:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by prophetsearcher at 1:31 PM PST - 11 comments
White spots on pea plant leaves
Pea plant problems: Some of the leaves on my "Super Sugar Snap" pea plants (grown from seed, planted about 5 weeks ago) have developed white spots. (sample 'bad' leaf, sample 'good' leaf) What's the deal? [more inside]
How to handle giving personal references... when you don't know anyone?
How to handle giving personal references... when you don't know anyone? [more inside]
Why do I have so many scraps of paper?
How do you keep track of your recipes?
Need recommendation on some sort of 21st century way of keeping them all together. [more inside]
A good CMS that allows user submission?
Is there a good CMS for a site that allows users to upload media? [more inside]
How many fathers are there in the US Congress?
How many United States Congressmen are parents? [more inside]
Help Me Find A Contract Seamstress To Make Plush Animals!
Where can I find a trustworthy contract seamstress? (more inside) [more inside]
I wanna divorce.
I need a divorce lawyer in Richmond,VA [more inside]
Between death and taxes, I'm less scared of death.
Taxes. Apparently I owe them. A lot of them. About $40,000 more than I have. And the story gets worse. [more inside]
Cats or No Cats?
The ethics of getting a cat. A roommate and I have been planning to get a cat when our allergic roommates move out. We got the OK from the new roommates on getting the cats. The day after the three new roommates signed the lease, one of them calls and asks us to not get the cat because his girlfriend is allergic. What should we do? (Apologies for the length inside) [more inside]
Matchmaking CMS-type software?
Does a dating or matchmaking script exist that I can repurpose to allow professional schools to maintain profiles of their programs, and allow potential students to browse those profiles to find matches? [more inside]
Help me become a general!
How do I become better at real-time strategy games? [more inside]
Will the RIAA tear us a new one?
My friend and I have amassed a large collection of live dj sets (e.g., think sven vath live from Ibiza).
We were thinking of making this collection available to the public through a website where the sets could be downloaded free of charge. How wary of the RIAA should we be? [more inside]
How to enforce custody agreement?
My ex-husband has violated our month old custody agreement three times already... how can I enforce?
It's somewhat complicated.... [more inside]
posted by mistsandrain at 11:58 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by mistsandrain at 11:58 AM PST - 23 comments
What's it like to have a short range traveling job?
What's it like to have a short range traveling job? [more inside]
Which path do I take: Norway, an MBA, or nothing at all?
I've been offered a position in Norway. I am happily and gainfully employed in Maine. I am also considering an MBA. Does anyone have advice with regards to Norway, choosing the path less traveled, and life stability? [more inside]
freeware LAN games for 12 players?
I'm looking for free, cooperative games that could be played by 10+ people on a LAN. Ideally the games would allow for a good amount of chat among players. [more inside]
Flight Pricing Mistakes
Trying to find a website that publicizes airline's online mistakes in terms of pricing, giving you very cheap flights. [more inside]
posted by alon at 11:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by alon at 11:05 AM PST - 6 comments
Fat or water? What do we lose?
There's been talk recently about people who lose weight not actually losing fat, but losing water. What's going on? [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
I like Mana - who else do I like?
Latin Pop Music: I really like Mana. Who else do I like? [more inside]
Name that 1950s or 1960s TV theme song
What 1950s or 1960s TV show theme song sounds like Dragnet? [more inside]
posted by zek at 10:40 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by zek at 10:40 AM PST - 9 comments
Things to do whilst on holiday in Brighton. (UK)
What holiday things can I do in Brighton (UK)? [more inside]
posted by seanyboy at 10:29 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by seanyboy at 10:29 AM PST - 13 comments
Know of any good Portland print houses that do big stuff quickly?
Anyone know of any good large-format (5 foot by 3 foot poster) printers in the Portland, Oregon area? I've been burned by the wrath of Kinko's too many times and I need it within 48 hours. I know the right outfit could do it in just a few minutes, and I don't care what it costs. [more inside]
posted by mathowie at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mathowie at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
Please help me run OS 9 on my desktop
I'm feeling nostalgic after having gotten this to work, and I was wondering if it's possible to make the OS 9 "Classic Environment" run in a separate window within OSX. [more inside]
posted by interrobang at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by interrobang at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
How to Create Cheap Bound Editions of Printed Out Material
I hate reading on screen, so I do lots of printing of articles I grab from the web. But for really long articles or ebooks, especially where I'd like to store a (hard) copy, I often wish there was a way to create a more or less bound copy. Publishing-On-Demand doesn't work for single run-offs (it's expensive and requires copy to be set in Quark). Adding clips to printouts isn't quite the same as binding. So...is there a service out there where I could email a PDF and have them mail me back some reasonable approximation of a book? Even if it's 8.5x11 copy paper pages just cheaply "bound"? Even better would be if I could get something like this from copy shops, Staples, or other local service outlets.
Is my vet under-concerned, or am I overly-concerned?
KittyFilter: My 4-year-old cat had an abscess (about golf ball sized, between his shoulders) and it burst. The (brand new) vet kept him for five days, cleaned the wounds and sent him home with antibiotics, but the wounds are still open. I asked the vet about the stitches, and she said it would close on its own. This can't be right - please help. [more inside]
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 9:40 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mitzyjalapeno at 9:40 AM PST - 16 comments
Helping to cope with blindness at the end of life
How to reach out to someone who is going blind, when you can't be there? [more inside]
Help me find a book for family bookclub
FictionFilter: Family bookclub. We're convening in Woodstock at the end of August to discuss 3 books. Help me choose one of them. [more inside]
Crowdsourcing holiday fireworks?
On holidays in your part of the world, do people gather to do mass-launchings of small fireworks? [more inside]
Small Camera, Tight Crops
Lightweight Digicam Filter: I am looking for a lightweight digital camera with the longest optical zoom. Most small point and shoots have a pitiful 3X optical zoom (because their thin body won't support a longer one) However... [more inside]
Is my poor truck worth anything to anyone?
Is my mechanically troubled '97 Ford Explorer completely worthless? [more inside]
posted by sarahmelah at 8:45 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by sarahmelah at 8:45 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me create my new job.
Help me create my new job. [more inside]
What are your experiences with naturopaths?
Naturopathy: What are your experiences with naturopaths? [more inside]
Tax consultants: Good? Bad?
Has anyone had experience with Tax consultants. The ones that claim to settle your IRS debt for pennies on the dollar? [more inside]
Google Search Results
I am looking for someone to explain Google's search results. The reseach I have done says you need to have lots of good links coming into your site from other high PR sites. I am wondering why Google does not use website visitors. Ie. If you have 100,000 visitors per week, this must be better than a site with 1000 visitors per week, but has high PR incoming links.
File Dependency System
Are there file dependency management systems out there? [more inside]
What's up with my mouth?
Once in a while after mild to strenuous exercise, I can suck air through a little spot in the roof of my mouth (kinda just behind the "aveolar ridge"). There aren't any obvious holes up there. This happens fairly rarely. It's not particularly uncomfortable. What's going on here? Is this normal? Does this happen to anyone else? [more inside]
Help me see John Force race!
Help me see John Force race this summer. [more inside]
Chinese language programs in China
Help me find college-level Chinese language programs in China. [more inside]
posted by mjklin at 7:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mjklin at 7:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Custom Form
FormFilter: I need a form that i can use and put custom fields/entries in there that i can check off and add notes to then automatically email the completed form out, preferably something in word or excel. I cant program at all so is there anywhere i can get what im looking for?
DVD archiving to a media server - best practices?
I'm planning on ripping my DVD collection to a media server, with varying amounts of losslessness depending on the film. There are a lot of ways to do this, and I'm looking for the "best" way. After the jump I'll describe my current plan, please comment on and clarify the various technical considerations. [more inside]
Activities in Luray, VA?
Art appraisal:
Art appraisal: Where to go? Who to trust? [more inside]
Fullscreen youtube to the telly.
Did youtube change its 'fullscreen' option recently? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pompomtom at 6:46 AM PST - 8 comments
Crazy CPU usage only at one wireless location
Why does my ThinkPad z60T freeze as soon as I go online - but only in one particular location. [more inside]
What's the bet web conference system?
What is the best web conference: teleconference plus desktop / browser sharing system out there? [more inside]
Will my money get to the musician, or all end up with the record label?
Help me make sure that my money gets to Handsome Dick Manitoba: downloading vs buying music, and how to find out if an artist actually gets money from their own album sales? [more inside]
posted by intermod at 5:46 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by intermod at 5:46 AM PST - 32 comments
A Good, sub $1500 MCE with Cablecard?
Are there any good sub $1500 notebooks with Vista MCE's new cablecard for recording high def video? [more inside]
How to get the Guitar Hero II controller for Xbox 360 to work with Windows XP & Frets on Fire?
How to get the Guitar Hero II controller for Xbox 360 to work with Windows XP & Frets on Fire? [more inside]
posted by mattholomew at 4:26 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mattholomew at 4:26 AM PST - 2 comments
IRC Client for Dummies
IRC for dummies - what's the best client to reccomend for serial Internet Explorer users, that supports irc:// links? [more inside]
Keeping my laptops in sync
I need some ideas to keep my email, calendar and some key files on my laptops in sync. [more inside]
Looking for the coat I had in high school
Looking for a robe coat like I had in high school... [more inside]
Judo Club in Brighton and Hove
Can you help me find a good, friendly and mixed Judo club in the Brighton and Hove area? [more inside]
May 21
Unexplainable damp areas in carpet
Two chronic, unexplainable (to me) damp areas in the household carpet. Help me find the culprit, please. [more inside]
ShortStoryFilter: Lamp that you have to sell for half what you paid?
I read a short story once about ten years ago, it was in a compiliation of short stories but I don't remember the title or author. The part I remember from the plot is that there's a magic lamp that gives wishes but you have to sell it for half of what you paid for it. I believe the main characters keep trying to find lower currencies so they can continue reselling it.
posted by bertrandom at 10:29 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bertrandom at 10:29 PM PST - 3 comments
A Paper and Ink Version of a Blog?
I'd like to make a nice paper 'n' ink book version of a blog to give as a gift. [more inside]
posted by maryh at 10:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by maryh at 10:29 PM PST - 5 comments
Can I still be a secretary transcriptionist if I'm wearing stockings and high heels?
I know that there's an old closed thread on medical transcription.
Medical transcription is also a very common response to making money in one's spare time.
As a grad student, are online courses for certification worthwhile towards getting work - and is this something that I could do? [more] [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 9:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by porpoise at 9:52 PM PST - 3 comments
Song ID: Overheard from a MAC (Cosmetics) Counter.
Help identifying a song. Overheard coming from a MAC (Cosmetics) Counter. [more inside]
Pressure on small, infected wounds a good idea?
Am I helping or hindering healing, by squeezing out the pus? [more inside]
If you were me, who would you be?
Add up all these career skills. What small business do you get? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 8:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 8:45 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I find the population within a defined radius of a certain point?
I'm looking for a tool (preferably free) that will provide population data for the area within a defined radius of a point on a map. [more inside]
Should I commit to my significantly overweight girlfriend?
Should I commit to my significantly overweight girlfriend? [more inside]
Chlorine alternatives for a pool?
I am moving into a house that has a (currently unmaintained) pool. I would like to use it, but I don't want to use chlorine or bleach to keep the pool clean. What are my options?
Why does my body only lose weight when I take a break from exercising?
Why does my body only lose weight when I take a break from exercising? I exercise three weeks, take a week off and on the week off I lose weight. Why? [more inside]
posted by zymurgy at 7:46 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by zymurgy at 7:46 PM PST - 23 comments
Dealing with occasionally abusive stepfather?
My stepfather abused my sister a few weeks ago. She walked out of the house, but then reconciled a week later. What should I do? [more inside]
Schools for Home Ec. education?
Going to college to become a Home Ec teacher? [more inside]
Hurt over no wedding invitiation.
I wasn't invited to my great niece's wedding and 'am quite stung by this oversight. I didn't know her very well but I still am her grandfather's sister. I bet the grandmother's sister is going!! Should I just ignore it or, in my next conversation with my brother, bring up the wedding and ask (innocently) how it went? These people are loaded so its not like they couldn't afford to ask extended family. Thanks.
Why did the hot tub turn my white t-shirt blue?
Why did the hot tub turn my white t-shirt blue? [more inside]
Help me find this painting!
I desperately need to find a copy of Pierre Puvis de Chavannes's "The Prodigal Son." [more inside]
Loading gmail in html frames
Why can't I get gmail to load in basic html frames? [more inside]
How to administer a read-aloud math test
Suggestions/resources for administering a math test out loud? [more inside]
Songs About Incompetence
Can I "own" PayPal transactions?
Can I develop a shopping cart that allows people to pay via PayPal but keeps the transaction on my site? [more inside]
Why does everyone spell Michael wrong (ie. put the e and the a the wrong way round)?
LanguageFilter: Why does everyone spell Michael wrong (ie. put the e and the a the wrong way round)? [more inside]
Effective Speedreading Self-Study Programs?
What is an effective self-study program (software / online / book / other) for speed reading? [more inside]
LotusNotesNewbieFilter
Please help me figure out how to learn the basics of db/app development IBM Lotus Notes 7. [more inside]
posted by Alterscape at 4:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Alterscape at 4:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Searching for something 'Lost'
Gift Filter: My girlfriend very much wants a poster of this specific shot of the "Lost" TV show cast in semi-darkness. Anyone know if 1)it's available as a poster, or 2)available somewhere in a larger version so I can make a poster of it myself? Many thanks in advance.
posted by ktoad at 4:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ktoad at 4:24 PM PST - 3 comments
whats the easiest way to print on a leaf?
I need to recreate a birthday invitation that was done about 30 years ago, consisting of silk screened letters done on a large leaf, Is there a better, cheaper, more manageable way to accomplish this now? I need about 200 pieces done.
Where in the world is metro area data?
Is there a freely available database of major metro areas? [more inside]
Shock me!
Somewhere on the internet, there is a flash game on a website, and when you play the game for a few minutes, some scary monster comes out and scares you to death. Where? [more inside]
Toilet Paper: Under vs. Over
What are the reasons for hanging toilet paper with the paper in front versus in the back? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 4:06 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by otherwordlyglow at 4:06 PM PST - 48 comments
Is justice blind?
How has Jigaboo Jones not been arrested, prosecuted, convicted, and sentenced to a large number of years in prison despite committing numerous relatively serious criminal offenses on camera? [more inside]
Alternative Driving Directions to Google/Mapquest?
Driving Directions Filter: Is there another online service like Google maps or Mapquest that will allow me to customize part of my route? [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
How Can I Make Cool Maps?
Software for documents management in Windows
Software for documents management
Hi all,
I am looking for a software for documents management. I mainly have .pdf files and some ms office documents, text files and a few .chm files. [more inside]
Are Comcast broadband resellers legit?
I'm trying to get my parents set up with high-speed cable Internet on top of their cable TV service. They're in the Tucson, AZ burbs and their cable provider is Comcast. Google searches return "broadband resellers" who offer special deals (e.g. free cable modem+free router+$19.95/mo for six months) that don't appear on Comcast's official site. Are these resellers legit? Has anybody used them? Anything I should be wary of?
[Comcast offers a combined cable/phone/internet package, but that's not available to my parents since digital phone is not yet supported where they live.]
New Puppy + Old Cats = ???
Will getting a puppy ruin my cats' lives? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains at 1:59 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by tastybrains at 1:59 PM PST - 31 comments
What is this card game?
Card game played by multiple players. Each person has nine cards in front of them in a three by three grid, initially faced down. In turn, players flip these cards over and in some way associate them with other players' revealed cards. Score is kept. [more inside]
Character at a time chatting?
What happened to character-by-character chat? I miss the intimacy, subtle nuances of meaning, and most of all the ability to interrupt one another and complete one another's sentences that was inherent in old-school unix 'talk'. How can I replicate this nowadays? [more inside]
What's the max size harddrive I can put in a MacBook?
I'd like to put a larger HD in my MacBook, but I can find any reference to the max size I can put in it. I have an Intel Core Duo MacBook (2GHz). I purchased it around Sept. 2006. The stock 60GB HD is full. I saw a recommendation for a Seagate Momentus 160GB at 7200rpm. Can I go above 160GB? Is there a max that this laptop can handle? I'm leaning towards 7200rpm for better performance, but will this impact battery life??
What work-at-home things are available that aren't scams?
Is there any sort of part time work that I can do from home in my spare time that I can actually make money at? [more inside]
Visual Mouse acitivity indicator application for windows?
Visual Mouse indicator? Looking for a windows app that will visually show what is happening with the mouse, i.e., if the button is clicked, or held down, or then if a drag occurs. The purpose is for screen casting tutorials. [more inside]
posted by killThisKid at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by killThisKid at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
tropical acne is not pretty
Has anyone out there experienced "tropical acne?"... [more inside]
WWRGD?
What would Rudy Giuliani Do? I'm looking for any sorts of guides that explain the culture/life/upbringing of Rudy Giuliani, specifically in regards to the life of a Italian, Catholic, New Yorker. [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at 12:35 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by davidstandaford at 12:35 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there a list of all active sweepstakes and contests?
Is there a list of all active sweepstakes and contests? [more inside]
posted by damn dirty ape at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by damn dirty ape at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Why doesn't the Wayback Machine give current results?
Why don't I see any 2007 snapshot pages on a Wayback Machine search [more inside]
posted by Roach at 12:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Roach at 12:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Goo goo. Gaa gaa. WAAAAAAAAAA!
How do you handle a baby that cries when you put him down? [more inside]
Ion Exchange
I'm looking for a source for ion exchange resin membranes. [more inside]
How to stop being a spam dupe
My virtual server has been hijacked - I'm getting around 1000 bounced message notifications an hour. My sys admins seem fairly useless and likely will not get back to me anytime soon... is there anything I can do to stop the spam going out over my network? It's the usual apache/linux setup. thanks.
Wordpress confuses authors/identities in small group blog owned by Mefi member...
Our group blog (WordPress 2.1.1) confuses our IDs, and so sends email notifications to the wrong author. Also, this screws up loads of other stuff too. [more inside]
posted by dash_slot- at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dash_slot- at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Should we get a couple of llamas?
Should we get a couple of llamas? [more inside]
Not-quite emergency health care in NY?
Where do I get a prescription for antibiotics in NY? [more inside]
Rock Bottom
How can I feel better about grades when they're said and done? This semester was a rough one, with relationships, too many credits, and lots of other responsibilities. [more inside]
Point me to a map of the effects of global warming
I'm looking for a dynamic map (of the USA, or of the world) that will graphically display various trends relating to climate change and the effects of global warming in the next century. [more inside]
Observational Repetition?
Have you ever learned a new word, or heard a famous quote or something and for the next few weeks you see or hear this new thing again, sometimes repeatedly? Is there a name for that?
posted by OpinioNate at 10:41 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by OpinioNate at 10:41 AM PST - 19 comments
BrainFilter: What is my major malfunction?
I am a 24 year old female at a pivotal point, and I need to address some serious personality and behavioural issues before I can figure out what I want to do with my life. Where are things going wrong here? [more inside]
Why did George Romney lose in 1968?
Why did George Romney get outed from the 1968 presidential race? [more inside]
posted by freddymungo at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by freddymungo at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
Book recommendations about the history of Chicago activism?
ChicagoActivismFilter: I need a book that details the history of political activism in Chicago. [more inside]
Shopping for 15" MacBook Pro: Buy now, or wait?
Shopping for 15" MacBook Pro: Buy now, or wait? [more inside]
How do I motivate myself to be a good cog in the machine?
How do I motivate myself at work now that I'm at a much bigger employer and my contributions to the organization aren't that important anymore? "Just do it" is the WRONG answer. So it GTD. I need a new way of thinking about the world, or a life coach, or something. [more inside]
Google Analytics Question
What does "Direct" in Google Analytics mean? [more inside]
Agonizing Dilemma
How to decide between a better job and a more satisfying social world? [more inside]
posted by umlaut at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by umlaut at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments
I hope their first child be a masculine child
I have just been "schooled" by my Long Island in laws about what I am expected to give, in cash and gifts, for my neice's upcoming wedding. I was apalled, and am wondering if what they keep calling, "wedding protocol" is TRUE or some white trash, goombah way to get guests to finance the wedding. [more inside]
How about another MusicFilter question?
MusicFilter : I'm looking for not-so-serious covers which have been yanked from one genre to another. [more inside]
Image hosting for sharing.
Looking for an image hosting solution that allows anyone to upload photos with some sort of approval process. [more inside]
Jewish Curiosity?
What does it mean if someone asked me, "Do you have a limited Jewish background but an unlimited Jewish curiosity?"
Where can I find Canadian cussing?
I'm working on a book of international curses and insults and I'm supposed to write a section on the U.S. and Canada. Now, I have no problem finding examples of invective by Yanks, but (like a typical Yank) I'm completely at a loss when it comes to the Great White North. I'd appreciate any pointers to good use of wicked language by Canadians (doesn't have to be obscene; cf. Twain's "Harte is a liar, a thief, a swindler, a snob, a sot, a sponge, a coward..."), old or new, online or off. Thanks!
posted by languagehat at 8:52 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by languagehat at 8:52 AM PST - 43 comments
What's the best source for info on the first "Oklahoma" authors?
I'm looking for a journal article or book that addresses the first writers active in Oklahoma territory (before statehood in 1907). I've tried Google Scholar, but perhaps my Google-fu isn't as strong as it could be, because I'm not coming up with very good results. I'm trying to find a source that deals with the first authors (Native American, white, black, whomever) known to have published letters, articles, poems, or fiction in the territory that would come to be known as Oklahoma. Thanks!
posted by jackypaper at 8:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jackypaper at 8:17 AM PST - 6 comments
Where Have All The Systems Problems Gone?
For CompSci Researchers: Where do you get your ideas/inspiration from? [more inside]
NYC Couples Therapist?
Can anyone recommend a couples therapist here in New York City (ideally Manhattan)? Trying to work through a few outstanding issues in our pre-marriage relationship, and looking for some outside help.
Alpha Avenue and Bravo Boulevard
What are some city neighborhoods that follow an alphabetical-order street-naming convention like the north/south streets in Boston's Back Bay (from east to west: Arlington, Berkeley, Clarendon, etc.) or the east/west streets in San Francisco's Richmond and Sunset Districts (north to south: Anza, Balboa, Cabrillo, etc.)? [more inside]
Please help me translate
Please help me translate some graffiti in German [more inside]
posted by The Giant Squid at 7:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by The Giant Squid at 7:30 AM PST - 5 comments
I want better finger control!
Help me develop better finger control. [more inside]
Give me an amazing 12 hours with an audio book.
Audible.com rocks. I have listened to two books a month on various devices for the past six years, and the well of known winners is getting a bit dry. Help me (and anyone else who is interested) find some great new finds from Audible's collections, especially in nonfiction or science fiction/fantasy. A few conditions (and my suggestions) inside... [more inside]
Changing Banks . . .
So, I need a new bank. And I'm picky and I don't need or want a brick-and-mortar. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven at 6:48 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Medieval Maven at 6:48 AM PST - 24 comments
Has thirteen years of WWW ruined my brain?
I think thirteen years of surfing the internet has ruined my brain. [more inside]
Put the 'I' in Ireland
Is there any way for an American to live in Dublin other than a work permit, marriage, or student visa? [more inside]
How do I get ruid of Bloodhound.exploit.106?
My laptop has been infected something called Bloodhound.Exploit.106 which is darn hard to get rid of... Help! Please! [more inside]
How to plan a daily schedule for a dissertation?
I need a daily work schedule to get me through a PhD. I am really bad at managing large amounts of unstructured time. I'm trying to draw up a daily schedule which factors in all the different things I need to do - writing, reading, library, sorting out notes etc. It should be easy, but I'm struggling - any tips, examples?
Got broadband - now what?
After an eternity with dial-up net access, I've finally made the move to (24Mbit / 20gb month) ADSL broadband. What should I do with it? [more inside]
What are some good movies that have faithfully represented the book they're based on?
So many of my favourite books have been turned into bad movies. I'm trying to find more movies that properly represent their source material. Your recommendations, please? [more inside]
posted by h00py at 1:57 AM PST - 90 comments
posted by h00py at 1:57 AM PST - 90 comments
May 20
What to do in Zadar, Croatia?
Can anyone suggest things to do and places to stay in Zadar, Croatia, or any of the islands near it? [more inside]
I should have bought the AppleCare. Damn it!
My 13-month-old MacBook Pro broke. Can you guess? Yeah, the AppleCare warranty had just expired. The fan made a horrible "playing card in the bicycle tire spokes" sound for about 60 seconds, then stopped forever. [more inside]
posted by evariste at 11:13 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by evariste at 11:13 PM PST - 25 comments
Does our personal injury claim stand a chance?
My fiancée is only 24 years old, but she has osteoarthritis (see this previous question). As a result, she has a lot of pain, particularly in her back, but she is just generally sore all over. We suspect that her job (customer service in busy cafe with a lot of heavy manual work thrown in behind the scenes in the kitchen and store rooms) may have exacerbated her condition because before she started there, she never felt the sort of pain she feels now after just two years of working there. We're thinking maybe we should get a personal injury lawyer and see if we have a case. Do the medical and legal minds of the hive think we do, too? [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:59 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:59 PM PST - 18 comments
A low-cost base city in Europe with good wifi availability?
I'm doing 7 months in Europe, paying my way by telecommuting as a freelancer. To this end, wireless internet access is vital. I often spend a few days in a row working, without doing any sight-seeing, go out exploring a few days and repeat. I need a base city where I can work from, but also keep my expenditure to a minimum. [more inside]
posted by linus587 at 10:41 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by linus587 at 10:41 PM PST - 18 comments
Music that inspires you to do less with your life
Over the weekend, I heard the song "To the Beggin' I Will Go" by Old Blind Dogs, and it made me really, really want to quit my job. Any suggestions for other songs with the same effect?
Where should my brother live in Columbia, South Carolina?
My brother is moving to Columbia, South Carolina for school at USC and would really appreciate your input on a safe place to live and enjoy the city for at least 4 years. [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses at 9:50 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by icollectpurses at 9:50 PM PST - 11 comments
RugFilter: Help me sell some inherited Navajo rugs.
RugFilter: I have inherited the family bounty of old Navajo rugs. Now, how do I turn them into profit? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 9:46 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 9:46 PM PST - 13 comments
What to do in New York City if you're under 21?
Is it possible to have fun after dark in NYC if you're under 21? [more inside]
Adobe CS2 bundles at academic discount? Or not even worth it?
Any sites selling Adobe Creative Suite 2 bundles at academic discount? (Or is this a fruitless quest - should I aim for CS3 instead?) [more inside]
What should I get my little sister for her High School graduation?
What is the perfect gift from a brother to my little sister for her High School graduation? [more inside]
Advice for building a road bike
Should I build my own road bike and, if so, how to go about it? [more inside]
posted by dzot at 8:14 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by dzot at 8:14 PM PST - 22 comments
Remote Control
I have a problem with my universal remote. [more inside]
What's a good Canadian on-line shoe-care source?
I'm looking for an online store to buy a shoeshine kit in Canada- any ideas? I'm living in Wells, BC, and the only nearby town is Quesnel. Wal-Mart has the stuff, but I flatly refuse to buy anything from Wal-Mart. What is a on-line Canadian shoe company that I could buy polish, brushes, etc. from? I'd like to keep it in Canada, so I don't have to pay international shipping.
A rose by any other name...
NameFilter: Help me give my first design business a cute name! [more inside]
Absolute beginner at Dutch
'Ethical' funds?
How ethical are Ethical Funds? After meeting with an SRI adviser and perusing the literature, I'm not so sure. [more inside]
The best puzzle/RPG hybrid videogames?
Looking for more puzzle/RPG hybrids! [more inside]
Help us with our NextFlix!
Please help me find some good small town/quirky character movies [more inside]
Help with synchronizing two text blocks in PageMaker
I have been writing books in PageMaker 7. With some projects I like to put "factoid" type material (quotes, facts, minor tables, etc) in the margins. Unfortunately I've never found a way of binding these with the main body of text so that factoid text blocks will be forced to appear on the same page. So I've been doing it manually, and it's a big PITA. How should I be handling this? Will Quark or newer versions of PageMaker help?
Years-long crush, need to get over it
My window to get over a crush of many years - how to stay on track? How to deal with mutual acquaintances? [more inside]
How do I get my tipis from Canada to England?
Wondering how to: Travel with 26 foot (cured black spruce) tipi poles, canvas and various assorted camping gear from Toronto Canada to England / Wales. Alternatively: How do I rent a tipi or a yurt (or other rustic / gypsy style camping caravans) in the UK? [more inside]
Old Growth Lyrics
LyricsFilter! [more inside]
dysgraphia
Is it worth the price premium to buy Kingston RAM?
Is it worth the price premium to buy Kingston RAM? [more inside]
What is required for a Chicago porch repair permit?
In Chicago, can I obtain a porch repair permit to fix my porch but not bring it entirely up to code? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by AgentRocket at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Castle Banks Cottage B&B?
Has anyone been to Castle Banks Cottage B&B in East Sussex, UK? Reviews, good or bad, would be appreciated.
Enterprise 2.0 at work?
What are some examples of corporate websites that include a dialog (in the form of blogs, message boards, etc.) with the customer base, about how the company and its products, and the industry, are doing?
Vintage lorry alert!
To which vintage British (?) manufactured lorry or commercial vehicle does this radiator part belong? Photos follow. [more inside]
posted by Dr.Pill at 11:33 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Dr.Pill at 11:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me help my friend's niece
My friend asked me to set up a blog and donation box for his niece, who's in the news after she was hit by a car running a red light. How should I go about this? [more inside]
posted by lbergstr at 11:22 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lbergstr at 11:22 AM PST - 4 comments
I'm making myself miserable!
How can I stop thinking about my boyfriend's past loves? [more inside]
What Tips Do You Have For Living in a Small Town?
What guidelines for appropriate behaviour should people keep in mind if they are moving to a small town (population no more than 1,500)? [more inside]
Arts Mentor seeks NYC Youth
Know any performing arts-related youth mentorship programs, where artists can teach kids & teens, in the NYC area? [more inside]
posted by twistofrhyme at 9:52 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by twistofrhyme at 9:52 AM PST - 5 comments
How to get the most mpg out of a 5-speed?
How do you drive a 5-speed for better gas mileage? [more inside]
posted by ramenopres at 9:39 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by ramenopres at 9:39 AM PST - 30 comments
Auf Deutsch, bitte!
Can anyone help me get a copy of DragonDictate in German or French, or point me towards a discrete speech voice recognition program in either language that's currently on the market? [more inside]
Movie with good d-day sequences
I need a movie or documentary that has good visual shots of the D-Day invasion to show in my 7th grade classroom. PG-13 necessary [more inside]
How to find a yoga studio for beginners in Oklahoma City?
How to find a yoga studio for beginners in Oklahoma City? [more inside]
How can I cancel credit cards when I don't know the account number?
How can my girlfriend cancel credit cards when she doesn't know the account numbers? [more inside]
posted by david1230 at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by david1230 at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I help myself not feel depressed?
What do I do about being (maybe) depressed when one of my issues is a complete refusal to talk to others about how I feel? [more inside]
Favorite exercises/ materials for Freshman Composition classes?
Favorite exercises/ materials for Freshman Composition classes? Help me engage young minds in order to brainwash educate them! [more inside]
What is this religious symbol?
What is this religious symbol? [more inside]
I have some savings and would like to become a programmer. Is it still possible to do this if you're entirely self-taught?
1 year to become a self-taught programmer [more inside]
Photographic Memory pre Photography
What term was used to describe a person with a photographic memory prior photography? [more inside]
Is it okay to quit keeping track of my finances?
Should I bother keeping track of my money? [more inside]
What painting is this?
Can someone please identify this painting? It's bugging me. Thanks.
Clothes and the man
How can a tall, mid-thirty's male put together an inexpensive but stylish wardrobe covering casual, business casual, going out, etc. using as few repeated pieces as possible... [more inside]
posted by objdoc at 5:17 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by objdoc at 5:17 AM PST - 7 comments
Flying with steel cap boots
Are steel cap boots allowed on airplanes nowadays? [more inside]
posted by barnacles at 5:03 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by barnacles at 5:03 AM PST - 17 comments
My new dog can't be left alone.
I just adopted a dog which apparently has separation anxiety issues (and we have cats). We had planned to initially leave him crated during the day. What can I do to help him through this transition? [more inside]
posted by team lowkey at 1:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by team lowkey at 1:47 AM PST - 15 comments
How I do I turn my audience into loyal fans?
How I do I turn my audience into loyal fans?
We have several concerts coming up, and though we've got a handle on promoting shows (getting people to come out), our questions are: (1) how do we get them to run home and tell their friends to go to our next show? (2) and how do we learn more about people who come? Looking for personal experiences from concert-goers and tips from musicians and other industries - [more inside]
posted by barmaljova at 1:46 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by barmaljova at 1:46 AM PST - 31 comments
More than just beer.
RomaniaFilter: Where to go in Ploieşti? [more inside]
A cheap hand held gadget for use in research?
Our research study requires subjects to respond to surveys administered at random intervals over the course of several months. We'll need to distribute some sort of hand held device. What's cheap, programmable, and mobile? [more inside]
posted by nilihm at 12:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by nilihm at 12:10 AM PST - 11 comments
May 19
This happiness thing? It causes more problems than you'd think.
Is it bad for me to mention the good things in my life around friends who are unhappy with theirs? [more inside]
What to do in Knoxville, TN
So what is there to do in or around Knoxville on a Sunday? Can you buy booze?
evolutionist baseball cap
I saw someone on the street recently wearing a black baseball cap that had "evolutionist" written on it. I've searched online since then to see where I could buy one, but haven't had any luck. Does anyone know where I can get one?
Name this pretty mystery!
What is this flower I snapped at the Botanic Garden? [side view, top view] [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 9:26 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 9:26 PM PST - 6 comments
How do you place a value on quality of life?
How do you place a value on quality of life? [more inside]
Holocaust memorabilia for sale?
I found WW2 "yellow stars," Jewish identity papers and other tragic items at a Hungarian flea market. What to do? [more inside]
Seeing is believing?
Is it normal to see things that aren't really there? [more inside]
Help me spend $2k. In 6 weeks. With restrictions.
MedicalFSAFilter. Again. Have $2000 to spend in 6 weeks, had hoped to spend it on ugly teeth. Have pits in enamel on front teeth due to high fever (or maybe the medicine that brought that fever down) I had as a child. Said pits are ugly and brown, and I worry are just cavities waiting to happen. Dentist has mentioned veneers, but they aren't eligible for reimbursement. Any way to treat them that is reimbursable? [more inside]
Making quick cash while waiting to hear back for a job
How can I make some quick money for groceries & bills while I'm waiting for my job interviews to pan out? [more inside]
"MEANWHILE", what are these sort of words called?
What is the word for phrases such as "meanwhile", or "in an entirely different place altogether"? The sort of words you would see in the narrative box of a comic strip that contextualises the action. Do you have any rather verbose examples?
Swallowing toothpaste - a bad thing for adults?
I have swallowed my toothpaste since I was about 5 years old. I know you shouldn't swallow toothpaste when you're young (so it says here and here) but I have strong teeth, with no fillings or problems. does it have any effects later on in life on your body?
posted by wibbler at 3:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by wibbler at 3:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Can I stop this type of coughing?
Can you stop being affected by the contagiousness of yawns and coughs? Especially coughs? [more inside]
posted by Many bubbles at 3:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Many bubbles at 3:10 PM PST - 4 comments
seeking a gerontologist
How can I find my parents a gerontologist in Michigan? [more inside]
posted by ursus_comiter at 2:34 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ursus_comiter at 2:34 PM PST - 9 comments
How to tell someone stop using so much TP?
How to ask a roommate to use less TP without getting too personal? [more inside]
Is my large penis going to kill my happy relationship?
My penis might be too big for my girlfriend, who I once had a blissful relationship with, and after two years it might cause the end of us. I can't believe this can happen in 2007. Help. [more inside]
Why does almost sounding right kind of sound wrong?
Guitar tuning through harmonics: Could you fine fine folks explain the physical/mathematical principles behind the increased "distortion" as two guitar strings being tuned through harmonics approach being tuned? [more inside]
posted by poweredbybeard at 2:09 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by poweredbybeard at 2:09 PM PST - 24 comments
hearing loss at concert
I went to a concert three days ago and my left ear is still ringing. How do I tell if it's permanent hearing loss? Should I see a doctor? [more inside]
What further education do I need to be taken seriously as I re-enter the workforce?
I've been out of work for a number of years, by choice, staying at home to raise my kids. I have a Bachelor's in Education with a minor in English from back in 19mumblemumbleyear, and even if it were up-to-date, my life has taken a different turn, and I don't feel that teaching is for me any more. With this kind of background, if I don't teach, I am pretty much, as one of my English teachers once put it, an "educated un-employable."
What further education do I need to be taken seriously as I re-enter the workforce? [more inside]
posted by misha at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by misha at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments
art and sunlight damage
I have a pencil (maybe charcoal?) sketch of Pompeii my mom drew, about 50 years ago. It's gorgeous. It's been tucked away because I'm afraid of light damaging the picture. Are there any specialty picture frames/glass coverings I can use to display her artwork, while minimizing fading or light damage?
How do you tell a sinus infection from a damaged tooth root?
Tooth question: How do you tell a damaged root from a sinus infection? Also, I just had my wisdom teeth out. [more inside]
A Great World History Book
Which is the greatest world history book you know about? [more inside]
posted by theholotrope at 11:23 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by theholotrope at 11:23 AM PST - 23 comments
Help Me Get A Travel Perq
How do I convince my company to buy me upgraded airline seats as a perq? [more inside]
Name my PC Repair Business
I'm starting a small PC repair business to make some extra money, and I'm looking for suggestions for a clever (but not too cutesy) descriptive business name. I'll primarily be doing in-home (or drop-off) hardware and software troubleshooting, but no major hardware modifications. Come to think of it, would that even qualify as computer "repair" since I won't be tinkering with the computer's physical components? Looking forward to your suggestions.
What happened to my espresso maker?
What did my dishwasher do to my stovetop espresso maker?? [more inside]
What is this Jewish cemetery in Eastern Berlin?
Help me find a Jewish cemetery in Berlin. (No, it's not the one you're thinking of.) [more inside]
posted by craichead at 10:24 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by craichead at 10:24 AM PST - 2 comments
Should I powerwash asbestos siding?
Is it safe to powerwash asbestos/cement siding? [more inside]
Why is work bonus separate from the paycheck?
My employer gives out bonuses as separate checks, which are taxed separately. Why? [more inside]
posted by The Behatted Wild Man of Greenfield at 10:10 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Behatted Wild Man of Greenfield at 10:10 AM PST - 13 comments
Using Firefox with Yahoo mail: How do I make "clickable" a url that is pasted into the body of an email?
Using Firefox with Yahoo mail: How do I make "clickable" a url that is pasted into the body of an email? [more inside]
Looking for charity shops and South Asian clothing in London
My friend and I would like to go clothing shopping in London, UK at charity shops and other cheap places. [more inside]
posted by jb at 9:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jb at 9:33 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me find the soul cover of CSNY's Ohio
Help me find who did a great, soul/reggae/R&B cover of the classic CSNY, "Ohio" on Paris' Radio Nova. It was a very extended version that tended toward soul, possibly with some reggae overtones. It played May 17, 4:55-5:00AM local time. [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 9:26 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by geoff. at 9:26 AM PST - 3 comments
How much should I charge to design a Web site?
How much should I charge per hour for Web design services when I'm not a Real Designer? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 8:45 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by desjardins at 8:45 AM PST - 14 comments
astrological transit websites?
I'm looking for the best website about current astrological transits -- what is happening this month, this year, or this day astrologically, and - suspending disbelief in astrology - how will this effect us? I've found some sites similar to what I want on Google, but they are either terribly unorganized and hard to navigate, don't update regularly, or have incomplete information. Any nod in the right direction would be greatly appreciated!
posted by jitterbug perfume at 8:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jitterbug perfume at 8:33 AM PST - 9 comments
Polaroid back for Bronica
Polaroid back for medium format camera question - how do i get a full frame shot with the polaroid back? [more inside]
What are some good furniture stores in Toronto?
What are some good furniture stores in Toronto? My taste leans towards modern furniture (but not too modern), I really like Room & Board Furniture, as well as Design Within Reach (although it is a little pricey for me). [more inside]
A relocation drama - leaving London for NY
Most of the questions I've read so far were made by people moving from NY to London, but I am considering the opposite, so I'd like to ask for some opinions to help me make a decision. I am a Brazilian-Italian girl, 26 and have been living in London for the past five years. [more inside]
posted by heartofglass at 5:01 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by heartofglass at 5:01 AM PST - 12 comments
Raining, but What?
Poetry question: Can anyone identify a poem that says something like "it's not raining rain today"? I don't think it's the same as the lyrics to this song. [more inside]
Helicopter Pilot
Getting trained and working as a Helicopter Pilot-filter. -
I'm getting out of the Navy after four years, with a worthless AA degree. Flying helicopters is something I’ve always wanted to do but not for the military. Any helicopter pilots out there that can tell me where to get started??? (I'd love to hear some personal experiences:) [more inside]
Why did she laugh when I kissed her?
Friend laughed when I kissed her cheek/ear what does it mean? [more inside]
posted by swiffa at 1:36 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by swiffa at 1:36 AM PST - 24 comments
Combining mini European city breaks into one great two week holiday
Hi,
I am trying to put together a series of city breaks in Europe so that I end up with one great summer holiday of around two weeks long. [more inside]
posted by trashcan at 1:12 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by trashcan at 1:12 AM PST - 5 comments
Oxaprozin side effects.
For a friend; Is it possible to experience physical side effects (dizziness, heart palpitations, anxiety) in the 5-10 minutes after taking the NSAID oxaprozin? Assume it was taken with food and water. [more inside]
posted by Aidan Kehoe at 12:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Aidan Kehoe at 12:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Please don't kiss me unless I'm in love with you.
Why do some Americans do the hello/goodbye kiss thing? [more inside]
posted by Elmo Oxygen at 12:44 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Elmo Oxygen at 12:44 AM PST - 34 comments
May 18
To sleep, perchance to dream
Why would I start having night terrors all of a sudden? [more inside]
What was the camera technique used in CSI last night?
What was the camera technique used in CSI last night? During some transition scenes, Las Vegas was shown in a macro/blurred process, making the entire city look more like a miniature set than the real thing. It was posted on the blue before. Please help? [more inside]
posted by phyrewerx at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by phyrewerx at 10:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Importance of arch support
How important is arch support for walking? [more inside]
posted by kraigory at 10:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by kraigory at 10:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Photoshop 6 is possessed.
Sometime today, Photoshop 6 decided it was done making transparent pngs. Probably it's some setting I toggled accidentally, but what, and how do I untoggle it? [more inside]
posted by Tuwa at 9:20 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Tuwa at 9:20 PM PST - 7 comments
Anger is short-lived madness. ~Horace
How can I deal with anger/fear over a senseless death? [more inside]
posted by Liosliath at 8:33 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Liosliath at 8:33 PM PST - 18 comments
Add an auxiliary line-in to Lexus ES300?
I have a 2003 Lexus ES300. I'm looking to slowly upgrade the factory audio system. First step, enable the system to play my mp3 player without using a tape adapter or fm transmitter. I can't add a new headunit with this input, as the Lexus has a custom dash that would make install sloppy looking, and would cost a lot of money... [more inside]
Like a thousand suns all crying at once, or a slim little japanese number
New camera or new flash? [more inside]
Thanks so much for any help!
Help me find something that will let air in and keep prying eyes out. [more inside]
Cheap or Free Things To Do In New York Next Week?
I have a week in New York City and limited funds... [more inside]
posted by Becko at 6:20 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Becko at 6:20 PM PST - 16 comments
Books for the desert
Looking for a few good books.... I am going on deployment to the "desert" for 6-7 months and will have an abundance of time on my hands. What books would y'all recommend? [more inside]
Please help me define my strengths and weaknesses
Please help me define my strengths and weaknesses. I am trying to do a SWOT type analysis of my personal strengths and weaknesses, but I am finding it difficult to know what kind of things I should put on the lists. Can anyone point me to resources which would help with this? [more inside]
posted by zingzangzung at 6:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zingzangzung at 6:04 PM PST - 9 comments
I skipped out on my degree. Can I run back and get it?
About three years I graduated from a fairly prestigious art college in the USA. At least...I was supposed to have. I fell hilariously juuuuuuust short of graduating, and now I'm feeling the burn. [more inside]
Find that book!
It's another find that book I read as a kid question! [more inside]
How do I lose my sense of entitlement?
How do I lose my sense of entitlement? [more inside]
Breaking up is hard to do.
My therapist has decided to return to grad school for a PhD. I'm happy for her, but this also means she won't be seeing patients anymore. Our final appointment is on Tuesday. How do you achieve closure in this kind of relationship? [more inside]
Suggestions for the Super Canon?
[Comic Filter] I was recently offered a job that requires a working knowledge of popular American superheroes from the 1930's onward. I've always been a fan of the darker comics (Hellboy, Sandman); now I need to know the difference between Green Lantern and Green Arrow. What should I be reading? [more inside]
posted by roger ackroyd at 4:21 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by roger ackroyd at 4:21 PM PST - 19 comments
Blogspot Frustration!
Blogspot is driving me crazy! I need help from seasoned vets. [more inside]
Is it possible to artificially jump-start the onset of puberty?
Question for a short story, not a creepy science experiment: is it possible to jump-start the onset of puberty through hormone injections or other means? [more inside]
Press ctrl-alt-delete to begin.
WindowsFilter: Please help me find examples or reports that state that it is recommended / required that machines running Windows be rebooted from time to time. [more inside]
posted by Industrial PhD at 3:43 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Industrial PhD at 3:43 PM PST - 22 comments
I know they recommend exercise for PMS... but how do you exercise?
How do I maintain a regular exercise routine despite period fatigue? [more inside]
Japanese A/C Unit - Translate Buttons, Please!
Japanese A/C Unit - Translate Buttons, Please! [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel at 3:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SlyBevel at 3:25 PM PST - 5 comments
What's better than blogging around the world?
The GF and I are traveling around in Europe, Kenya and Latin America starting late June and ending up living somewhere in Latin America in 2008. What kind of project can we do that will capture, encompass and enhance our trip? [more inside]
What typeface is in this logo?
I came across this typeface today and I really like it, but I can't figure out what it is. I am referring to the words "Campus Progress" in this link. Any suggestions? Thank you!
What is this short story?
After an extensive Google search, I have yet another "name that short story" question, posed by a friend. [more inside]
posted by landedjentry at 1:37 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by landedjentry at 1:37 PM PST - 2 comments
My new life begins today? How to celebrate it...
I have just finished my last days of graduate school and I am looking for activites, rituals, practices that others might have employed to transition from one life phase to another. Im not looking for anything drastic like throwing out all of my papers and moving to a mountain top but little things that signal change is at hand. Thanks.
posted by Meemer at 1:27 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Meemer at 1:27 PM PST - 22 comments
How can I mess with the unbelievable impatient drivers honking outside my window?
What can I (legally) do to impatient drivers who honk because the light changed a split second ago, 12 cars up? Watergun? Water balloons? Some sort of sonic weapon that bursts their teeth?
need big pix Stalin pls
Does anyone know where I can find a rather big photo of Josef Stalin online? I'm making an iron-on transfer that will go on a babie's onesie, so it needs to print out at least 4 inches (10cm) wide at 300 dpi. Google image search ain't cuttin' it, but it must be out there.
posted by Mayor Curley at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Building a home library
Avid readers: In twenty years, am I going to regret the fact that I only checked books out of the library, rather than amassing my own collection? I read about a book or two a week, and my budget could stand buying 3-4 used books a month.
Why shouldn't I move to the Orkneys?
Why shouldn't I move to the Orkneys? [more inside]
posted by Lionel d'Lion at 12:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Lionel d'Lion at 12:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Have we caveman brains?
What are the best sources for a layman to learn more about evolutionary psychology? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 12:09 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 12:09 PM PST - 33 comments
Reinventing the scarlet letter
Can a blogger humiliate copyright infringers? [more inside]
Help an Unhandy Guy Out
Help an Un-Handy guy out with building deck stairs. [more inside]
getting from Berlin to Prague and back again
I will be in Berlin in mid-June for work. I am looking to meet a friend in Prague, leaving Friday night from Berlin, and leaving Prague on Sunday night (a short time I know).
What's the best, cheapest way to get there. An overnight ride isn't a problem, though shorter is always better. I can arrive in Prague on Saturday morning, and back in Berlin on Monday morning. [more inside]
Fuss-free email accounts for my folks?
If your 70 year old dad used Outlook and a Blackberry what email service would you suggest he use? [more inside]
posted by JulianDay at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by JulianDay at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me find a poster for my new cube
I'm looking for a poster with Arthur C. Clarke's Three Laws of Prediction on it. Google is failing me. [more inside]
MySpace hates Firefox.
MySpace brings FireFox to a standstill. Why?! [more inside]
Kundera Illustrations?
I'm looking for a poster of Milan Kundera's cover illustration for his novel "The Unbearable Lightness of Being". [more inside]
toront makeup school
toronto make up school? [more inside]
Why is the Bullets player in the back court of this picture wearing the wrong uniform?
NBAHistoryFilter: why is the Bullets player in the back court of this picture wearing the wrong uniform?
posted by Grundlebug at 9:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Grundlebug at 9:49 AM PST - 9 comments
Interesting purchases for $30-$50.
What is the most interesting* thing you can buy for $30-$50?
*(By my definition: non-consumable, long-lasting, functional.)
posted by archagon at 9:26 AM PST - 64 comments
posted by archagon at 9:26 AM PST - 64 comments
Should I Stay or Should I Go Now?
Should I leave the city I've spent my whole life in when it seems like things are starting to go my way?
[apologies in advance. more information than is probably necessary/confused word vomit follows] [more inside]
My milkshake brings all the stains to my car
Spilled chocolate milkshake + cloth car seat + several months time = Icky stain. Remedies? [more inside]
self building a quiet computer
AcoustiCase 340 and 360 Acoustically Lined Cases any good [more inside]
IBS help, PLEASE!
What's the best way to deal with a terrible disease called IBS? ( Irritable bowel syndrome) [more inside]
Focus and sport
Personal drive and sports. I need to learn to push myself more. [more inside]
What can I read to really understand how financial instruments work in the market?
I have become interested in finance. After lots of reading, I understand the mechanics of how most financial instruments work. Now I want to understand how they are used in the marketplace, specifically analysis or description of transactions and their outcomes. What should I read? [more inside]
Power Industry Research
How do I find out how many domestic Combined Cycle power plants there are? [more inside]
posted by BigSky at 8:12 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by BigSky at 8:12 AM PST - 6 comments
Equal and Opposite Reaction?
Physics: Difference between two people pulling on each end of a rope, and one person pulling on a rope tied to a tree. [more inside]
Should I take betablockers?
What should I expect from betablockers? [more inside]
Good affordable neighbourhood for families in San Francisco/the Valley?
Good affordable neighbourhood for families in San Francisco/the Valley? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero at 7:34 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by GuyZero at 7:34 AM PST - 22 comments
Help! Trouble roommates need to go!
Dream living situation turned nightmare. Is there a way get rid of the problem roomies before things turn even uglier? [more inside]
canned cat food or sushi?
So I will be making x dollars gross in Ontario, that translates to... [more inside]
posted by the dief at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by the dief at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
How to form a shop co-op and teaching center?
How can I pull this off? I would like to start a communal shop for metal-working, wood working, electronics, etc that also helps kids? [more inside]
Did the Chinese government fund research into whether Han are human?
I once read a claim that the Chinese government had funded "research" whose aim was to prove that Han Chinese are a different species to other humans. It was a physical book, not online. What might it have been? And incidentally, is the claim true?
What Adobe package to use for simple designs?
I've used Adobe products in the past and have been fairly impressed. Now I want to buy an Adobe package to design and generate JPG and EPS files of my relatively simple t-shirt, bumper sticker, and button ideas for emailing to a printing shop. [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:56 AM PST - 12 comments
24 hours in St. Thomas
So I'm going to St. Thomas June 5th for 24 hours... alone. How can I make the most of it? I am excited and scared. [more inside]
When, if ever, do I try to repair this post-relationship friendship?
When, if ever, do I try to repair this post-relationship friendship? [more inside]
How do I make myself the best flatmate?
Flathunting: How do I convince people that I'm the perfect new flatmate for their established flat? [more inside]
Math makes my head hurt.
Devalued rugs?
My oriental rugs were scotch guarded without my consent. Exactly what damage has been made and what can I do about it? [more inside]
May 17
I'm sure Homer has said great things.
Help me with a Homer Simpson-esque quote for a keynote speech! (Please.) [more inside]
posted by typewriter at 11:52 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by typewriter at 11:52 PM PST - 31 comments
Great career counselor for law-affiliated career?
Any recommendations for a really great career counselor, particularly one familiar with careers at least tangentially related to the law? I'm looking for someone who can really help me evaluate my strengths, personality, interests, and values and who has extensive familiarity with a wide variety of careers -- someone who can help me find my passion in life.
Perfect wedding Gift for Mr. and Mrs. America?
free music for kids?
I'm looking for free, legal kid's music for my three year old little girl. Ideally mp3s of stuff that is past copyright, like old folk music, kids classics, or anything else that might appeal to a three-year-old who likes to dance. [more inside]
Stop Word from eating my text.
MSWord Filter: Why is Word eating my documents? [more inside]
posted by papakwanz at 10:28 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by papakwanz at 10:28 PM PST - 12 comments
Who sings this song?
Song filter help - "I'm Big in Japan" -Tom Waits - Who covers this song? [more inside]
posted by snowjoe at 10:15 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by snowjoe at 10:15 PM PST - 20 comments
Shits and Giggles vs. Craps and Laughs
I want to move to LA and try to "make it." What are some general (or specific) things my young, naive, optimistic self should know before embarking on this adventure?
Interesting things to do in Des Moines
Going on an impromptu road trip to Des Moines. What do we do once we get there? [more inside]
Is it possible for an otherwise happy relationship to survive an act of willful cheating?
Is it possible for an otherwise happy relationship to survive an act of willful cheating? [more inside]
Yankee Stadium Help
Surprise trip to NYC to see a Yankees game. I know nothing of NYC. Please help me figure out where to fly and where to stay. [more inside]
Help me get past L1 support at Paypal. Please?
Can anyone help me with escalating past first-level support on Paypal? It's an old old story with Paypal, apparently, but I'm almost at the end of my rope. [more inside]
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 9:12 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 9:12 PM PST - 15 comments
Please save my subfactors!
Please help me save my master's thesis... [more inside]
Arrrgh! Here be radio...
What is the legal status of offshore (maritime, international waters) broadcasting in the United States? Is there a stateside equivalent of the Marine Offenses Act? What steps would the United States take to hamper the operations of such a broadcaster?
A Silver Rose
I would like to spray paint a whole rose with metallic silver paint. The intention is that it will encase the rose, fully retaining its pretty rose shape for at least a few days, if not permanently. In reality the rose will probably wilt, or otherwise warp, leaving an ugly silver mess. I don't know. Any suggestions on how to get the results as imagined?
I kill baby plants!
I kill baby plants! Help me, gardeners! [more inside]
posted by thehmsbeagle at 7:54 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by thehmsbeagle at 7:54 PM PST - 11 comments
Getting a new life off the ground
I'm graduating college and going across the country to San Francisco for grad school. I couldn't be more excited about this, but there's the minor issue of a job and a place to stay until school starts in the fall. [more inside]
Good times in D.C.
Any suggestions for a fun, relaxing time with my future in-laws in the Washington, D.C. area this weekend? [more inside]
posted by buddha9090 at 7:19 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by buddha9090 at 7:19 PM PST - 16 comments
I need MBA advice to make sure I don't waste two years and $100k
Is an MBA worth it for me, or am I just trying to keep up with friends who all seem to have letters after their names now that we're hitting our late 20s? [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 7:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 7:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Can an I-485 filer go to Puerto Rico?
Does Puerto Rico count as international travel for the purposes of a US Immigration form I-485 filer? [more inside]
I need to generate many neutral pseudonyms.
Renaming myself in grey. I need to come up with an ongoing supply of carefully neutral yet non-random (and non-lame) pseudonyms, for judging processes that require anonymous entry. [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain at 7:00 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by allterrainbrain at 7:00 PM PST - 33 comments
statin static
I experience nagging muscle aches and pains in my legs and feet because of statins (lipitor, zocor, pravachol). I'm interested in hearing from others that may have experienced the same and how they dealt with the issue. [more inside]
How exactly does one pronounce "Strč prst skrz krk"?
I'm looking for a good Czech pronunciation guide. [more inside]
My tax returns are being sucked up by unpaid Stafford Loans that have long disappeared from my credit report. If I offer to pay the whole thing off, what can I expect?
Repaying Stafford college loans that disappeared from my credit report (due to age), but still collect all tax refunds - what kind of hit might I expect on my credit, reactivating the account by a full-payoff? More importantly, what kind of deal can I propose to avoid all the interest? Anyone have experience with this? [more inside]
Help my Toshiba laptop recognize DVD-Rs.
Help my Toshiba laptop recognize DVD-Rs. [more inside]
Do Fords really have solid steel frames?
I had an auto accident a while back in a Taurus where a huge truck got crushed against my passenger-side while I drove away with just a dent. The truck's front was completely crushed and it was towed away. I figured it was just luck that my car wasn't damaged much, but I recently read in a Ford brochure that their cars have solid steel frames which may be why my car was okay. Is the "solid steel frame" a marketing thing or really a unique feature of Fords?
Legal headhunters - the real deal?
Looking for advice and/or anecdotes about a legal recruiting company called Pemberton Co., and about legal/corporate recruiting companies in general. [more inside]
Help me get my (somewhat close to a) dream job!
I want to apply for a job in a field I've worked in once before. However, there is no doubt that I will not get a positive reference from the company I was at. What do I do? [more inside]
Fluorescent bulb lit by coiled extension cord?
Lighting a fluorescent bulb by just wrapping a plugged in extension cord around it. I remember this. Can't find an example. Help me? [more inside]
Which SF neighborhood is safest with respect to earthquakes?
MovingtoSF-filter: Which San Francisco neighborhoods are more resilient [for a lack of a better term] to earthquakes? Marina, for example, is built on trash so it is probably not the safest. Looking to stay within San Francisco proper, close to downtown preferably.
Immigrant experience?
Any good books/movies/etc. about the immigration experience for Mexicans in America, particularly southern California? [more inside]
2 hours now, 5 minute salads later?
SaladFilter: Help me find stuff I can prepare ahead of time, preferably won't spoil (/will survive freezing), and I can simply dump on top of mixed greens and create a delicious salad! [more inside]
Stop a site showing up when Googling particular phrases
Is it possible to stop a page or image appearing in Google's results for a particular term, without removing those pages or images from Google's results for other, relevant terms? [more inside]
posted by caek at 2:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by caek at 2:51 PM PST - 5 comments
Book or Web Recommendations for Using Gym Equipment
I've been a member of gym now for the last few months. I've gotten some training on some of the myriad of machines at the place, but I'd like to know more about using them in-depth. Can anyone recommend good books or web sites that focus on the various exercises you can do and/or exercise machines you can work out with at a gym? P.S.: am not much interested in a *lot* of heavy weight-lifting using barbels and such, just mostly the other devices.
I need info on Franco-Celtic myths and legends.
I'm looking for some good books/websites/journals etc dealing with Breton and/or Acadian mythology. [more inside]
posted by Biblio at 2:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Biblio at 2:13 PM PST - 6 comments
A good printer for my Intel iMac, under £100, for general personal use?
Recommend a good printer for my Intel iMac, under £100, for general personal use? Mostly for text - doubt I'll be printing many photos. Thanks!
"Disposable" phone options for 2 weeks in Vancouver, BC?
I'll soon be in Vancouver, BC for about 2 weeks, and it would be helpful for me to have a cell phone while I'm out there - but only while I'm out there. Would a prepaid cell phone be my best bet? If so, any suggestions as to where to pick one up? If not, what else might work? [more inside]
A companion for Infected ?
NSA Surveillance in Las Vegas for Extortion
Was there a story a year or two back about Patriot Act/NSA/FBI surveillance in Las Vegas being used for extortion against a casino? I distinctly remember something about it but can't find anything.
Buddhist wedding tips?
We've been invited to a Buddhist wedding. How can we stay faux-pas-free? [more inside]
posted by frosty_hut at 1:19 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by frosty_hut at 1:19 PM PST - 25 comments
Balance tattoo?
I'm looking for a symbol/representation for possible use as a tattoo. [more inside]
Should I find a lawyer and ask for more money from the other party's insurance company?
Does this sound like a reasonable insurance settlement? Should I find a lawyer and try to negotiate more, or just accept it and move on? [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 12:49 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 12:49 PM PST - 17 comments
BlackBerry vs. Windows Mobile?
I just started as a creative director at a new company. Having a mobile device to read emails on the go will be necessary. I'm wondering which is better for my needs? A BlackBerry or a Windows Mobile smartphone? [more inside]
I pledge allegiance to the... what?
Memorial Day in the U.S. is coming up, and my house has a flag-holder on the front porch. I'd like to honor our brave servicepeople -- but I don't want to fly the Stars and Stripes. [more inside]
posted by turducken at 12:08 PM PST - 79 comments
posted by turducken at 12:08 PM PST - 79 comments
But I don't wanna interview on the phone!
How do I turn the prospect of a phone interview into the prospect of an in person interview? [more inside]
Name this electronica/dance song's artist
Please name the artist who made this mystery electronica/dance song. I pulled it off of ageispolis's fantastic MeFiSwap mix, but sadly, he only knows the name: "The Hand". I don't know if it's the mystery of it, but it's my favorite track among a lot of great tracks. And I want to hear more, but Googling is is essentially impossible since there are no lyrics. According to his liner notes, he ripped it from a friend's vinyl. (Link to downsampled MP3 inside.) [more inside]
posted by Plutor at 11:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Plutor at 11:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Can I get a get?
What does "bais din tzedek umishpot" mean and why is it posted in a courthouse? [more inside]
posted by Mavri at 11:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mavri at 11:09 AM PST - 16 comments
I want paprika potato chips!
Paprika chips: are these available in the U.S.? I was in Europe last year and it seemed like every country had paprika potato chips from different brands (even Pringles). I can't seem to find any store/brand in the U.S. that has these. They're so good! Yeah there...I just used my ask mefi question on potato chips.
MBA, GMAT, life goals - and I'd perfer not to be an assistant for life.....
MBA, GMAT, life goals - and I'd perfer not to be an assistant for life..... [more inside]
Should we be scared?
Is my apartment a ticking time bomb? [more inside]
Travel to Punta Cana
How do I become a culturally courteous traveler in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic? [more inside]
posted by birdlips at 10:29 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by birdlips at 10:29 AM PST - 11 comments
After effects of circumcision in a 11 month old baby?
My 11 month old son needs to be circumcised soon due to extreme phimosis which has led to repeated urinary tract infections. (See this question for some background, actually.) Are there other Mefi parents who have had their older infants/children circumcised? Our urologist seems to think that he'll only be in discomfort for a day or two, and that the aftercare will be fairly minimal, but I'm not sure I believe him.
Please lets not debate circumcision, ok? We chose not to have him circumcised at birth, but repeated serious UTIs are a whole other kettle of fish. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 10:26 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by anastasiav at 10:26 AM PST - 34 comments
What can I expect at the Georgetown (DC) DMV?
When is the best time of day/day of the week to visit the Georgetown (DC) DMV to convert my CA license to a DC license? [more inside]
Are we barking up the wrong tree?
Any secret search engines or sites for finding rental houses in the DC metro region? [more inside]
posted by notcomputersavvy06 at 10:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by notcomputersavvy06 at 10:02 AM PST - 7 comments
Hooking Up a Tascam TM-D1000 to My SoundCard
How do i intergrate a Tascam TM-D1000 mixer into my setup? [more inside]
For academic types...
I don't believe that authenticity exists in any form. What scholars/philosophers/social critics have argued similiarly? Jameson? Derrida? Deleuze? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 at 9:57 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by anonymous78 at 9:57 AM PST - 31 comments
Jala Neti recommendations
Neti pots - good idea before nose surgery, and how do you heat the water to the correct temperature? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 9:55 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by adipocere at 9:55 AM PST - 16 comments
How do I remove rusted toilet seat hardware?
So I have an OLD toilet seat with hardware that is pretty much completely rusted/broken down. I cannot get the nut down the plastic screw with ANY type of wrench/screwdriver/plier combination. How do I remove the seat hardware without breaking the toilet??? [more inside]
How do I buy a reserved train ticket from Paris (CDG) to Épernay using this 'World Wide Web'?
How do I buy a reserved train ticket from Paris (CDG) to Épernay using this 'World Wide Web'? [more inside]
How to gain computer science experience?
What should a recent computer science graduate, who is currently job hunting, do to gain the experience almost every potential employer is seeking? [more inside]
posted by hcastro at 8:36 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by hcastro at 8:36 AM PST - 29 comments
Smart mailboxes with only unreplied messages?
In Thunderbird, I can make a smart mailbox that shows only messages I haven't replied to, but I can't change the size of the text in the message lists. In Apple Mail, I can change the list size but can't figure out how to make a smart mailbox that only shows unreplied messages. I think I'd be better at answering mail if I could solve either of these problems. Help?
posted by clango at 8:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by clango at 8:34 AM PST - 5 comments
uninspired home allergy question
trying to isolate sneezing allergy source in my house, think it may be my plant. [more inside]
Can my landlord prohibit me from installing a satellite dish?
Can my landlord prohibit me from installing a satellite dish on my apartment's property? [more inside]
What can my non-joint hand pain be?
Besides "see a doctor", what can my relatively mild, non-joint, pressure induced hand pain be? Too many details inside. [more inside]
California dreaming?
Westfalia-filter. I'm on the market for a Westfalia vanagon (1984-1989). I'm based in Montreal, but I have this crazy idea that I might get a better deal in CA. [more inside]
I wish that they accepted credit cards
I am going to hire a landscaper to do some major renovations to my backyard. Since I don’t have all the cash on hand right now, I was planning on paying with a 0% interest credit card (and I would easily be able to pay it off in less than a year). The problem is that the landscaper (who we like much more than the others) does not accept credit cards. [more inside]
side business + 9to5 for the man = difficult resume situation
I am looking for a new job and would like to make a slight career change. Right now, I have a full time job and a side business. While I am qualified for my "ideal job," in order to demonstrate this on paper, I will have to emphasize my side business. How do I list both my side business and full time job on my resume without giving off the impression that I am a distracted or disloyal employee. [more inside]
Should I pursue or let it go?
I currently work for the government and recently applied for another job in a different location (still with the government). The new job description sounds like it was written for me. I am currently doing the exact same job and more at the same pay grade. I am extremely well qualified and went to one of the best schools in the country for this field. The problem is – I didn’t even get past the first hurdle to be considered for an interview. [more inside]
name my recipe website
NameFilter: Help me find a domain name for my recipe-sharing website. [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 7:40 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 7:40 AM PST - 28 comments
How to find a long-distance musical partner ?
Singer / songwriter looking for producer / arranger / multi-instrumentalist type for a serious collaboration over the internet. I have given up on the people in my hometown: is there a site that would help me find a musical partner anywhere else on this planet, someone who doesn't mind not being able to meet face-to-face? [more inside]
Help me find a pulp story to illustrate
I'm looking for a short story from a pulp magazine, preferably an advenure story. Something along the lines of Edgar Rice Burroughs would be perfect.
I want to design a pulp magazine cover illustrating a scene from a real pulp story for a college graphics project. I don't have alot of time and I'm a pretty slow reader so it has to be short. Is there anywhere I can find one online?
Help my friend keep her teeth, dignity
A girl I briefly dated, and am still on good terms with, is currently seeing a scumbag. I'd like to warn her, but there's a catch or two. [more inside]
Help with lack of romantic experience?
Help me get past my staggering lack of romantic experience. [more inside]
Rental car agency trying to make me pay for unrelated damage?
A rental car I had rented was scratched and dented. There was damage in the same area prior to my renting the car, which was noted on my rental agreement. I am very suspicious of the way the rental company has handled this since, and I believe they are charging me for more than they should. I have no problem paying for the damage, but the situation makes me feel very uncomfortable. [more inside]
Help me pick blackberries!
Blackberry for non-business use (mostly):
It would be really useful for me to have Blackberry or Blackberry like functionality for my University/personal/computer support work. [more inside]
posted by dance at 6:58 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dance at 6:58 AM PST - 8 comments
Freelance Mech Engineer- Programmer: is it possible?
Can I find freelance work as a Mechanical-General Engineer doing computer programming for customers in the Engineering field? [more inside]
How to see thumbnails when uploading images from my mac?
How to see thumbnails when uploading images from my mac? [more inside]
Two Weeks in Hong Kong
My partner has a consulting gig in Hong Kong... [more inside]
posted by Mngo at 5:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Mngo at 5:15 AM PST - 9 comments
Which Kia commercial?
does anyone know which model of kia is driving by a smiling bunch of people clapping to a breakbeat with sort of tinkly keyboard playing? [more inside]
posted by drgonzo at 2:33 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by drgonzo at 2:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Topless in Paris
Parisfilter: breast feeding and colicky baby etiquette plus, housing choice [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at 1:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jadepearl at 1:27 AM PST - 7 comments
May 16
Who sponsors "The Factor"?
How can I find out what products and services sponsor "The O'Reilly Factor" on Fox? [more inside]
posted by pantheON at 11:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pantheON at 11:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Roadside diners in SoCal
Are there any good roadside diners (with classic highway ambiance) in north San Diego county (e.g. Oceanside), or south Orange County (e.g. San Clemente)?
Print lyrics to all (elliot smith) songs at once
Looking for a site where i can view all the lyrics of a given artist on a single page so i can print them out without having to do each individual somg one at a time. (elliott smith is the artist if it matters)
posted by holdkris99 at 9:47 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by holdkris99 at 9:47 PM PST - 3 comments
I wanna take it on the run, baby, cause that's the way I want it, baby.
I watched a documentary tonight about a music festival, and one of the guitar players had a totally awesome-o guitar amp, a little bitty one that he wore around his waist on a leather strap. It basically allowed him to do the wandering-guy-with-guitar routine, but with an electric. What's the best one of these to get, and where's the best place to get it?
posted by jbickers at 8:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jbickers at 8:06 PM PST - 12 comments
"Finalize disc" should be the default option.
How can I steal someone else's girlfriend?
How can I steal someone else's girlfriend? [more inside]
Can you ID this tree?
Can you please ID this tree? The little pods (for lack of a better word) have the smell of a mix between honeysuckle and gardenia. Any ideas what kind of tree this is? The largest size shows the best detail. Thanks!
posted by GlowWyrm at 6:49 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GlowWyrm at 6:49 PM PST - 11 comments
We could put on a show
What should I do with my barn? [more inside]
I need a fake ID detector!
Members of my family conspired to create a false identity for a sibling years ago--mine! How can I ensure that this ID is no longer being used? [more inside]
Records of calls made using *67
When a caller uses per-call blocking (usually activated by pressing *67 before dialing the number) to mask their identity to the receiver of the call, would subpoenaed phone records for the caller's outbound calls still show the number they dialed? [more inside]
long zoom anyone?
Searching for famous scenes from movies where the camera pans out across a vast distance in a single shot... [more inside]
posted by Gankmore at 6:27 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by Gankmore at 6:27 PM PST - 31 comments
How to find strange cat pictures?
Where is this crazy cat website!?! [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump at 5:43 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by bigcheesegump at 5:43 PM PST - 18 comments
HSA's = tax-free retirement account?
Health Savings Accounts (HSA's) ... Can they be used as just another tax-free retirement account after you max out your Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by MrBCID at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by MrBCID at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm Bipolar and Disorganized -- Please Help
I'm trying to get my life organized. As I've mentioned here before , I'm also bipolar. Any ideas? [more inside]
How can I get find/replace to work again in MS Word 2003?
Find and replace has stopped working on MS Word 2003 using MS XP Pro. Whatever shall I do? [more inside]
What's the skinny on Gold Cards?
Why would I get an American Express Gold Card? [more inside]
How to talk to friends about death and illness if you hate talking about it?
I have a hard time talking to my friends about other people's terminal illnesses and/or deaths. I'd like to get better at this. [more inside]
How to get the most out of my keurig and the
I love my new Keurig and I love the idea of using the My-k cup. How do I get the BEST possible cup of coffee from the refillable my-k cup? Also, does anyone DIY or hack their Keurig? [more inside]
Need a Short Story's Title!
Can someone help me remember the author and/or title of this short story: An inmate in a concentration camp has to pretend to speak Persian so the commander (who wants to learn how to speak Persian) will keep him alive. I seem to remember that at one point, a real Persian shows up, which threatens to unravel the inmate's plans, so he arranges to have the Persian killed.
Does this ring a bell?
List your favorite design publications
What are your favorite publications for graphic designers? [more inside]
Webcasting for public access TV station
I'm a volunteer for a local cable access TV station and they're now considering building out a webcasting and VOD system. We're in the process now of seeking competitve bids but it's hard to know exactly which vendors to send the requests to. [more inside]
How do I keep casement windows from opening?
How can I limit the opening of casement windows? [more inside]
Should I pass my personal info on to selected clients of the company I'm leaving?
Business ethics filter: Should I pass my personal contact info on to selected clients of the company I'm leaving? [more inside]
How to tell a company offering me a job to wait a little?
I have a job offer from company A. I have a second interview coming up with company B. Company B is my first choice. Company A wants an answer ASAP. How do I ask them to wait another week? [more inside]
My wife and I don't have sex. And it's my fault. I'm looking for answers.
What is the problem? Why can't I have sex? [more inside]
how do I find local cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels while on a roadtrip?
how do I find local cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels while on a roadtrip? [more inside]
Video game design for middle-schoolers?
My middle-school students are interested in video game design. What classroom projects can we do? [more inside]
rc helicopter advice
I'm thinking of buying an RC helicopter. I need some advice. [more inside]
Status of journalist privilege laws in the US?
Whatever happened to the proposed journalist shield bills (S. 1419 and H.R. 3323) that were introduced into the (American) Senate and HoR in 2005? [more inside]
posted by modernnomad at 1:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by modernnomad at 1:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Is $320 too much to replace the thermocouple on my classic 1950s-era oven?
$320 to replace the thermocouple on my classic 1950s-era oven. Too much? Nothing happens when I turn on the gas. I believe the guy when he says it's a bad thermocouple, I just don't know if the price is crazy or not. It's $65 if I send them home without doing anything. Thanks!
posted by scarabic at 1:27 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by scarabic at 1:27 PM PST - 13 comments
pdf unpaper 'ed
The unix program 'unpaper' was recently recommended for cleaning up artifacts on scanned images. Unfortunately it doesn't natively do pdfs, only "pnm family" -- pbm, pgm and ppm formats. [more inside]
DIY Bridal Shower Projects
My wife is helping throw a shower for a close friend and colleague. [more inside]
Will the evil raccoon kill my cat?
Is there a stand-alone mattress pad/topper that is like the one on a pillowtop bed?
GoodNightSleepFilter: Is it possible to find an individual mattress pad/topper that replicates the actual pillow-top that comes attached to pillow-top mattresses? [more inside]
Did the subway sarin incident go to plan?
SarinGasFilter: in the Aum Shinrikyo sarin gas attack on the Tokyo subway in 1995, 5 team members released a total of 5.5 litres of liquid sarin at 5 different locations. According to this Wikipedia article, "a single drop of sarin the size of the head of a pin can kill an adult," yet the total deaths = 12.
Were Aum Shinrikyo aware that their sarin was spectacularly bad/ impure/ degraded, or were they aiming for significantly more fatalities?
Choice of braces
My wife has to choose between the classic metal braces and the new-fangled clear ceramic type. What to do? [more inside]
John Petrucci Guita Solo Riff Origins?
What song is this riff by John Petrucci from? [more inside]
posted by bkudria at 12:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bkudria at 12:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Mailing a cake -- please advise
What's the best cake to mail? What's the best way to mail a cake? When should I send it to arrive in time? [more inside]
posted by Margalo Epps at 12:19 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Margalo Epps at 12:19 PM PST - 30 comments
Honey, look at that moon!
The very-soon-to-be misses and I will be driving from Chicagoland to Door County, WI -- Little Harbor, to be exact -- this weekend as a mini-honeymoon. Is there anything we should make a point to see along the way? How about from there to Madison?
Magical, From (not)Blown Speakers. Please.
Please help me narrow my search and find the right sound system for my apartment. Thank you! [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam at 11:39 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 11:39 AM PST - 14 comments
Porn sites are spamming my web stats. Make it stop.
Porn sites are spamming my web stats. Make it stop. [more inside]
DAMNED CAT FUR!
How "real" is "Planet Earth"?
Just how "real" is the nature footage seen on the show "Planet Earth"? [more inside]
How do I get a section of the CFR into one, convenient PDF?
I'm trying to get a section of the US Code of Federal Regulations into one PDF file, but joining the different files in Acrobat gives me a ton of duplicate pages. Is there an easy way to remove duplicate pages? A better formatted version of the CFR? I have access to both Mac and PC.
What is the easiest and most effective way to limit a web browser to one specific website?
What is the easiest and most effective way to limit a web browser to one specific website? [more inside]
posted by doomtop at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by doomtop at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
Graduate EE programs in NE Massachusetts & Southern NH
Does anyone have recommendations for graduate electrical engineering programs in northeast Massachusetts or southern NH? They would need to be night/weekend based and if there are online classes available that would be even better (but at a brick & mortar, legitimate universities). [more inside]
What Is the Logic Behind this Pricing Strategy?
What is the strategy behind gas station pricing? Frequently I'll see two gas stations across the street from one another. Basic sales logic would tell you that the two stations need to be price competitive with one another to earn business, since both are equally accessible to customers. Yet often I'll notice that one station's per gallon price is a good $.10 higher than the across the street competitor. Is there a strategy to this than I'm missing? Or just illogical greed?
posted by The Gooch at 9:21 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by The Gooch at 9:21 AM PST - 30 comments
Grad school recommendations: whom to ask?
If I've been out of college for twelve years, from whom do I get recommendations for graduate school? [more inside]
Rotating woes.
Why won't my scanned photos show up in those lcd photo frames? [more inside]
how to shoestring germany
So I'm going to Germany for about a week this summer, flying into Cologne. The cash available for good times is significantly lower than I had thought. Anyone have good ideas for cheap ways around and thru Deutschland? Can I take an inner-tube down the Rhine? [more inside]
Help me impress my GF with a frugal, adventurous, and romantic vacation
I need to plan a relaxing, adventurous and very frugal vacation for my GF and I in late July leaving from So-Cal. Help! [more inside]
Did Norway have gas lighting around the year 1879?
Did Norway have gas lighting around the year 1879? [more inside]
posted by Green With You at 8:37 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Green With You at 8:37 AM PST - 3 comments
'Wow' sound on bass - what's it called?
What's it called when a bass guitarist goes all the way up, then down, then up the fret on one string? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie at 8:35 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ostranenie at 8:35 AM PST - 14 comments
How to avoid may 24th congestion around Toronto?
What are the peak times of bad traffic around Toronto on May 2-4 weekend? [more inside]
posted by ~ at 8:32 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ~ at 8:32 AM PST - 11 comments
What is the source of this quote about experience?
I'm trying to find the source, as well as the correct phrasing, of a saying I've become fond of regarding experience and personal growth:
"Beware the man who says he has 10 years of experience, who actually has 1 year of experience 10 times"
For some reason, I seem to recall it may have been from a Japanese source, but my Google-fu has failed me thus far.
Biography of Ataturk?
Can anyone recommend a good book about Atatürk? [more inside]
posted by kosem at 8:09 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by kosem at 8:09 AM PST - 4 comments
.doc to .ppt - why so hard?
How does one convert a Word document into a Powerpoint presentation? [more inside]
songs about communal living
I have to do a mix tape at work and the subject that I got lumbered with was songs about communal living. Assitance in this matter would be greatly appreciated! [more inside]
Wine Fridge
I am looking to get a reasonably priced wine fridge for a friend for her wedding. I am in Toronto and looking for something in the area. Any tips on good brands or personal prefs. would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
Retro Game - Sleuth
I'm trying to find an old atari game I believe was called Sleuth [more inside]
Pimp My Lawn!
I had my septic tank replaced with a sewer, and the excavation work laid waste to my backyard. [more inside]
XP Reset Itself - Whiskey Tango Foxtrot?
I woke up last Saturday morning to find that my WinXP machine has reset itself to settings from a year ago. [more inside]
"Quarelin" painkiller in the USA?
Is there something like the Hungarian "Quarelin" painkiller available in the USA? [more inside]
posted by redteam at 7:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by redteam at 7:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Is it possible to find out the census of Bosnian immigrants (or the Bosnian Population in US) in the USA, for each individual state?
Is it possible to find out the census of Bosnian immigrants (or the Bosnian Population in US) in the USA, for each individual state? If so, how can I go about doing that task?
I am working on a Bosnian/American statistics maps and I am in a need of state census reports for each state. I don't know if this is hard to obtain, but some helpful leads would be great.
Thanks in advance! [more inside]
New music for a guy who likes the cello
I really like string music like Appalachian Journey and Penguin Cafe Orchestra. Please help me find some more. [more inside]
What was the US up to in Central and South America?
I am looking for the definitive book on the United States involvement in Central and South America. Can anyone recommend one -- or several, I suppose? [more inside]
My hayfever kind of just stopped. I think.
I have shocking hayfever, last year it all but went away. Wondering what happens next [more inside]
I will only complicate you, trust in me and fall as well, but before that, where should I sit?
Say I have a friend who is travelling from Australia to the Grand Old US of A to see Tool. Let's say this friend wants to see them at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City. Where should she sit? [more inside]
What is this show I remember?
Was anyone watching PBS in the early 90's? Help me find my childhood, and a Beauty and the Beast short television program! [more inside]
I'm traveling cross-country from SF to NH via AZ. Any food/photography related stops other than the obvious?
I'm moving! I'll be driving from San Francisco (just north from there really) to New Hampshire in a month or so. I plan to document the trip w/a
Nikon D40 camera and and cheaper, soon to be bought camcorder. It'll probably be a Samsung Sports Cam, although it's not central to the question. I want a great route which I have half checked out, I guess. I want a great culinary as well as a scenic sample of the US. I'm looking for the rural food/scenic stops just outside of major (or not so major) interstates. If the stops are on the interstate, awesome! If not, please tell me why the stops deserve an off interstate jaunt (50-100 miles or so off of the interstate.) Please feel free to message me if you'd rather. Most likely, I'll visit most of them, anyway. [more inside]
posted by prodevel at 2:25 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by prodevel at 2:25 AM PST - 13 comments
Website statistics mystification
Can you explain what these entries are doing in my website stats/logs? [more inside]
posted by Skyanth at 1:22 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Skyanth at 1:22 AM PST - 3 comments
NO MORE T-SHIRTS!!! No MORE KHAKIS!!!
Fugly!
What, specifically, makes an ugly person ugly. [more inside]
May 15
Kickbacks and Shady Business
I own with my partner a transcription service for film and TV production companies in Ontario. Recently, a company asked us to do something I consider slightly shady, and I'd like some opinions about what to do. [more inside]
Dandruff?!
I am male. I have had dandruff or flaky scapl for as long as I remember. The OTC shampoos do nothing. Sometimes I think it might just be dry scalp. What can I do?
What Professional 3D Projection Systems Are Being Considered For Movie Theaters?
What 3D Projection Systems Are Movie Theaters Likely to Install? [more inside]
Running Bay to Breakers
I'm running the Bay to Breakers race in San Francisco next weekend. What to expect? [more inside]
Where should we book shows in the mid-atlantic US?
Where should I book tour dates for an unknown indie-rock band in the middle-atlantic US? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van at 8:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ludwig_van at 8:50 PM PST - 16 comments
How to screen a screen-less window?
The windows in my apartment are rather old-fashioned. It's spring, and I know the bugs will come soon. How would I go about screening the windows to prevent bugs from entering my apartment? [more inside]
Asian Blondie
I've always wanted to cut my hair short(ish) and dye it blonde. Problem: I'm Asian-American. Can this be done? [more inside]
Ya cain't get thar from hee-yah!
Are there scheduled (or irregular) flights between small airports on which one can book passage? [more inside]
Cheapest way to ship an office chair across the US?
What's the cheapest way to ship an office chair cross-country? [more inside]
Do I break up with my boyfriend for no sane reason?
Break up with someone for no sane reason? [more inside]
So a man meets this tall hot chick in a club...
I was out at a club, and a girl invited me to come to her place - tomorrow. She probably wants to have sex. My girlfriend is visiting the day after. That's the uncomplicated part. [more inside]
Having a baby while in grad school?
Having a baby while in grad school? Yea or nay from any of you who have gone through it, especially the women... I am a woman so hearing about your first-hand experiences would be good (although there have been some great past posts from dads in grad school as well). [more inside]
Is air exposure ok for Pseudoephedrine
Is it safe to repackage Acetaminophen/Pseudoephedrine Hydrochloride/Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride from the manufacturer's blister pack to a child resistant pill bottle? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral at 7:57 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Mitheral at 7:57 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me avoid rain in China.
I'm on vacation in China - there's only one problem: I Hate Rain. Can you help me plan a new itinerary with as little rain as possible? Also, which online weather sites are reliable? [more inside]
Simple manga choices?
I want to buy some manga to learn to read Japanese, but I'm not sure which ones to buy... [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 7:37 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by zardoz at 7:37 PM PST - 12 comments
Magicians could be stealing our stuff
I reckon an expert magician can "trick the public" most of the time - with disappearing/switching watches, coins, jewellry etc.
Given that...
1) would the normal magician-like techniques work in real life situations? In other words could a competent magician go through their life just thieving from us innocents?
2) Have any magicians ever been exposed as using their skills for "evil"? By evil I mean non-performance fraud/theft/short-term monetary gain?
A very poor example: early on in The Grifters, John Cusack gets the crap beaten out of him for trying to switch a large denomination $bill for a smaller one in a bar when he paid for a beer.
Given that...
1) would the normal magician-like techniques work in real life situations? In other words could a competent magician go through their life just thieving from us innocents?
2) Have any magicians ever been exposed as using their skills for "evil"? By evil I mean non-performance fraud/theft/short-term monetary gain?
A very poor example: early on in The Grifters, John Cusack gets the crap beaten out of him for trying to switch a large denomination $bill for a smaller one in a bar when he paid for a beer.
New cable box?
I subscribe to Comcast digital cable and I'm interested in getting some HD programming for my HDTV: the problem is that my cable box is not capable of supporting HD. I would like to get a new box that can transmit an HD signal to my TV, but I don't want to rent one. Can anyone tell me where to find out which boxes are supported and where best to buy one? [more inside]
posted by Aanidaani at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Aanidaani at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Advice on small condo associations wanted
I'm looking to buy a condo in Cambridge, MA, where many of the attractive properties are old, multi-family houses, with 2-6 units each. I have some reservations about buying a condo with such a small group of people running the association. [more inside]
What type of courses in Japan are taught in English?
I'm investigating doing an exchange with my university here in Australia to study in Japan for 6 months. I will only have learned a semester of the Japanese language before I go over, however there are some exchange courses offered in Japan taught in English. Does anyone have any experience with these courses, and are they limited only to some majors? [more inside]
It's not me the ID thieves are killing. It's poor Mr. Quicken down the street.
Lots of closed accounts. A few ID thefts. And hell on the checkbook balancing. Here's the magic question: how will it affect my Quicken? [more inside]
Help me use my cast iron pan properly
I just purchased a Le Creuset cast iron grilling pan and after cooking a few times I realize I dont know what the hell i'm doing. [more inside]
Optics n00b question
Optics n00b question: I'm working on an art project wherein I etch drawings onto glass and then project shadows of said srawings onto a wall. I've done this before using an overhead projector as a light source and it worked great. This time around I bought some lights that don't work quite as well... [more inside]
posted by garethspor at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by garethspor at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Statistical Analysis Help
Simple Stat Filter: I'm trying to do a statistical analysis of correlation between two value fields, but all the simple tests that I know are inapplicable. Help me MeFis! [more inside]
I'd sort of like to be a mechanic
I've always liked cars, but I'd really like to learn how to repair them and get some hands-on experience, if possible. How can I do this? [more inside]
Music moves me ... but how do I move the music?
I want to move my iTunes library from an old iBook to a new PC laptop. I don't have an external hard drive. The library isn't very large -- only about 3 gigs -- but I have nothing large enough to save it on to do the transfer. And because the iBook is so old, it doesn't have a CD/DVD burner. Is there hope? Or am I faced with reloading all of my CDs onto the new machine? I've checked previous AskMe questions as well as Lifehacker, and can't seem to find any situations that quite fit mine.
posted by shallowcenter at 6:32 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by shallowcenter at 6:32 PM PST - 16 comments
What is that tasty pastry in Volver?
In Pedro Almodovar's Volver... when Raimunda (Penelope Cruz) and Sole visit their aunt Paula, Raimunda eats a pastry from a plateful that is sitting on the table. Can anyone tell me what that pastry is called? [more inside]
Joining a Mac and a PC, how?
One modem, two computers-a Mac and a PC. How do I do this? Can it be done if the two computers are on separate floors of the house? Not so good with computers... [more inside]
posted by yodelingisfun at 6:01 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by yodelingisfun at 6:01 PM PST - 8 comments
Nationally-known artist, local photo gallery.
I'm looking for a photographer featured in a gallery in Breckenridge, Co. [more inside]
posted by icebourg at 5:56 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by icebourg at 5:56 PM PST - 2 comments
black comedy
Looking for some character-driven black comedy. [more inside]
Is all vanity?
"All is vanity" is, among other things, a quote from the bible. I'm looking for a bit of Japanese poetry, however, in which I remember seeing that phrase. Anybody got a clue? My google-fu was not strong enough.
posted by BlackLeotardFront at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by BlackLeotardFront at 5:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Michael McGee/Fred C. Dobbs ?
Where is Fred C. Dobbs ....?? [more inside]
Weed made my crazy!
I smoked marijuana as a 15 year old. Since then, I've had this very weird feeling as if I'm not really me. As if I'm not really here! It has been 10 years now. [more inside]
Common sense
Looking for quotations about common sense. [more inside]
posted by paduasoy at 3:08 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by paduasoy at 3:08 PM PST - 18 comments
I need to print invitations for my box social - halp!
a "straight-through" laser printer - does one exist? [more inside]
How to get gmail emoticons in the Google Talk client?
Is there any way to get the animated smilies from the Gmail-based Google Talk to show up in the Windows Google Talk client? [more inside]
Anxiety attack from a constant long-term level of anxiety?
Can this be an anxiety attack even though my anxiety/stress has been constant and not sudden? [more inside]
how to get started providing a service via SMS?
i would like to develop services that receive and send sms (text messages). how can i get started, playing around with my ideas? [more inside]
How to map a network drive over the Internet?
What's the easiest, most secure way to map a network drive over the Internet? [more inside]
Driving Mister Bachelor
How much does it cost to rent a limo or van to go one-way from Brooklyn to Atlantic City? [more inside]
Do they drug test?
How can I find out if a company does drug testing? [more inside]
Eloping in New England
We just decided to elope next month. I am thinking of someplace in Vermont or Maine. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Quotes about turning 60?
Please help me find good quotes, lyrics, verses etc. about turning 60. [more inside]
What is this beautiful weird thing?
Weird thing I found. Any idea what it is? Possibly a coin or button or.... Has some bird on one side... the other side has a ??? [more inside]
Finding per-state alcohol prices?
AlcoholPricingFilter: Search engines are failing me. I'd like to know more about how prices are determined for various bottles of alcohol across the USA. Published data, liquor taxes, and math... fun! [more inside]
posted by adamk at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by adamk at 1:43 PM PST - 9 comments
Why are the Bone Thugs on fire?
What do the flames that appear on the heads of the Bone Thugs in the "1st of tha Month" video signify? [more inside]
Adults can't be abandonded but it sure feels that way
A couple of weeks ago I posted this askme about a SO asking for space and received some answers that really helped me out. They mostly validated what I already knew but that validation was a big help. Now I have a related plea for advice... [more inside]
You can't hide forever, Baal!
So I have a scratched CD with a few corrupt files, and access to the files that I need on another PC...can I combine these somehow to create a working CD or image with which to install/use my program? [more inside]
Who coined this phrase?
What is the origin of "Nothing about us without us"? [more inside]
Type of anxiety attack people never heard of?
Has anyone had the experience of being sick, weak, panicky, malnourished, anemic, perhaps about to faint, and the world turns into a kind of claustrophobic twilight horror zone where you feel like a ragged ghost or like you've stepped into another ghastly dimension, even though everything looks and sounds EXACTLY the same and you know you're physically in the same place and you can even talk rationally, but now your world has just turned into a kind of hell? [more inside]
SecondLife presence for nonprofits -- Yay or Nay?
My overlord has fallen in love with SecondLife, and wants our organization to build a presence there. How can I convince her that this is a dumb idea? Or is it not a dumb idea? [more inside]
Nice hotel near Wimberly Theatre in Boston?
Looking for a hotel within walking distance of the Wimberly Theatre in Boston. (Easy public transit shot would work too.) [more inside]
A Simple, Secure App for filesharing on my online Server?
Is there a simple, secure (open source preferably) application I can set-up on my server (dreamhost) to allow my parents a simple password protected webpage they can download (simple right click) the pictures and kids' films I make? [more inside]
posted by thedoctorpants at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by thedoctorpants at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
someone else's slide show
I'm looking for a website that I can use as a screen saver. The site should have a continuous slide show function with random and weird pictures that don't repeat for 15 minutes or so. [more inside]
Buying an IPod at Costco
First-Time IPod Purchaser: Help save me from a fruitless trip to Costco. [more inside]
posted by redarmycomrade at 12:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by redarmycomrade at 12:45 PM PST - 10 comments
rock rock the planet rock...dont stop
I'm riding the Salt Lake Century this weekend and am looking for some good full length electro mixes for the shuffle. [more inside]
posted by neilkod at 12:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by neilkod at 12:44 PM PST - 5 comments
"A screen",the pittiful cry they heard. Then more wailing and gnashing of teeth.
What is it? Is it possible to repair? Or where on Gods green earth can I get a replacement? Slowly increasing white strip with sporadic coloured lines throughout on my notebook screen. Funnily enough it is more frustrating to look for the answer than it is to just try to ignore it. [more inside]
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har at 11:52 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har at 11:52 AM PST - 7 comments
Modern Hebrew word frequency list?
Does anyone know of a good word frequency list for learning modern Hebrew? [more inside]
posted by greenmagnet at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by greenmagnet at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
What should I do after a hit-and-run car accident?
I was pulling out of my parking spot as some guy, going at high speed, out of nowhere cut in front of me, causing me to bump into him, and then ran away. What's my best action at this point? [more inside]
Where do I get a rigid queen-sized board for a foam mattress
Where do I get a rigid sheet of plywood, plastic or thick particle board to go under my queen sized (60" x 80") foam mattress? [more inside]
Data Regs Compliance Law Firm to consult?
I am part of an IT department for a biggish small comany. We don't do any retail anything, but we do do government contract work. We want to make sure that we're aware of any data-retention compliance issues that could eventually bite us. I am looking for a law firm we could pay to advise us on this. Can anyone recommend such a firm (or lawyer) from experience? I would rather go on a recommendation than throwing a dart at a Google results page.
Similar names, similar fields -- still OK?
I'm working on a portfolio site that will collect my work in a particular realm and serve as the front for that side of my career. I had planned to use a domain I've owned and marginally used for several years. It struck me that I should check on whether there are other companies with a similar name... [more inside]
You take the high load, I'll take the low load
My 401k retirement plan through the company I work for is managed by Fidelity Investments. I have read recently that a "high-load" mutual fund will often return poorer yields than a "low-load" or "no-load" mutual fund.
How do I find out if my plan is high-load, low-load, or no-load?
Wandering Eyes?
What if your girlfriend frequently accuses me of looking at other women when I'm most certainly not? [more inside]
posted by philmas at 10:36 AM PST - 55 comments
posted by philmas at 10:36 AM PST - 55 comments
Young Guitarist
Automated Media Wiki Page Creation
How can I automate importing thousands of CSV files (or 1 large CSV file) into a MediaWiki installation? [more inside]
Men's Skincare Arbonne vs. ?
Generating swatches around a specific color
Is there any way to generate a series of swatches around a specific spot color in either Illustrator, InDesign, or CorelDraw? [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme at 10:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Optimus Chyme at 10:11 AM PST - 14 comments
Durable Tropical cotton pants
Are there any good quality, tropical weight, 100% cotton pants for close to $50? [more inside]
hey! it's that guy!
I love movies with large ensemble casts, especially ones with funny and/or surprising cameos. [more inside]
Name this Tune
What is the title of this common piece of music? [more inside]
Office Chair Repair
How best to reattach the back of an office chair? [more inside]
AIM service chanegd last week?
Did AOL change something with AIM statuses? [more inside]
Can Excel copy text from cell in one worksheet to cell in another?
MS Excel help, please. I'm creating a multi-sheet workbook, and cells on one sheet will contain the same text as cells on another sheet. Is there a way I can avoid having to enter the text on each sheet? Is there a function that will automatically copy text from a cell on one sheet to a cell on another sheet?
posted by msacheson at 9:17 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by msacheson at 9:17 AM PST - 7 comments
How to get fit/effect a lifestyle change
How to get fit/change my life for the better [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon at 9:12 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 9:12 AM PST - 28 comments
girls before graduation
how does one ask a girl out? [more inside]
Is our Linux server compromised?
CracketyCrack? Is our Linux server compromised? (Strange high-load Perl processes spawned by apache.) [more inside]
posted by stungeye at 8:51 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by stungeye at 8:51 AM PST - 17 comments
How to fix a paneled ceiling
How to fix acoustic ceiling panels and their light fixtures. Our low basement ceiling (maybe 6' high) is a frequent casualty of college parties and the drunken men that attend them. Panels are knocked out and two fixtures have fallen. What to do? [more inside]
"The Map of a Single province covered the space of an entire City."
I'm looking for maps "the same scale as the Empire." [more inside]
What should you do to be a drunken sailor?
Through providence, luck, or my ability to be completely spontaneous, I've just landed a job crewing on a catamaran headed from Miami to Panama, then up to Seattle. The catch is that I have absolutely no experience doing anything like this. [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover at 8:49 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by soviet sleepover at 8:49 AM PST - 16 comments
NYC Italian restaurants?
Italian restaurant for a celebratory dinner in NYC? [more inside]
Google Reader Why Doest Thou Hate Me?
I use google reader as a feed reader. Recently some of my feeds seem to be getting doubled up. I don't really know what happening but when i read I will see and article and then a day later the same story will show up as unread again. It is really starting to bug me. Any ideas?
posted by DJWeezy at 8:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by DJWeezy at 8:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Rave's not dead!
Throw me your best ideas for (inexpensively?) decorating a nightclub! [more inside]
Looking for half-width shower curtains
Looking for half-width shower curtains [more inside]
posted by LordSludge at 8:04 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by LordSludge at 8:04 AM PST - 6 comments
Regular triangulation of irregular mesh.
Given a three dimensional triangular mesh M, composed of irregularly sized triangles, is there a program, plugin1 or algorithm that will create a new mesh M' with the same overall shape as M but with regularly sized triangles (i.e.:all triangles having similar sizes)?
1: For 3dsMax, Rhino, etc. [more inside]
Mobile Broadband Questions
I will be traveling for work later this year, but to keep down costs I will be staying with relatives that do not have internet access. Is there anywhere that rents broadband cards for a PC and access to a network for just a few weeks? Alternatively... [more inside]
Keep my own records?
Now that the CALEA deadline has passed and the feds could potentially have access to any and all of my internet communications, is it better to keep a record for myself of everything I do online? [more inside]
Eliminating odd characters from web site?
I have a client (I make web sites) who emails me stuff to put on their site. Invariably they're Word or RTF files or just straight emails. Often, when I cut and paste their content, quotation marks and other punctuation turn into whacked out characters when appearing online. It drives me batty to go thru these (dozens pages long) documents every day to replace their 's with my own 's (which don't get all whacked out online). What can I tell them to do on their end or what can I do on mind to eliminate this problem. Them --> Windows. Me --> Mac. Site --> Linux.
posted by Manhasset at 6:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Manhasset at 6:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Mystery Cable: Better used as rope, or sold to tech firm?
TeleComTechFilter: I have recently come into the possession of a number of lengths of think coax-looking wire/cable. Are they worth much anything? [more inside]
Do people with delusions ever/often recognize that?
Do people suffering from delusions ever/sometimes/frequently recognize this without it being pointed out to them? [more inside]
posted by Bugbread at 6:37 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Bugbread at 6:37 AM PST - 26 comments
OS X has forgotten my password
I put my g4 ibook to sleep yesterday, and when I tried to use it later that evening, it didn't recognize my password. Googling brought up this which seems like it might be on the right track, but i have no real idea. I don't know where my install CDs are, so I can't use the password recovery utility. [more inside]
posted by cmyr at 6:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by cmyr at 6:35 AM PST - 6 comments
Dynamically save automagically generated word document!
VBA assistance needed. I've got the automerge and print down, now to save it as a unique file... [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 6:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by TomMelee at 6:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Norwich Market
How do I go about getting a stall at a market in the UK, specifically Norwich market? Any experiences to share regarding working a market stall anywhere in the UK? [more inside]
Quotes on a Pyrrhic Victories.
Me-fites! I want you to inspire me.. and then destroy me! Your best quotations regarding bittersweet (Pyrrhic?) accomplishment, please [more inside]
posted by TheOtherGuy at 6:00 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by TheOtherGuy at 6:00 AM PST - 24 comments
Hope me obi wan! Teh servers is crashed!
Exchange 2000 has a limit of 16 gigs. When you hit that limit, there is a registry entry to increase it to 17 gigs on a temp basis so you can clear out email and do an offline defrag. Well. About a hour after increasing the limit, we hit 17 gigs and now our exchange store is not compressing. [more inside]
Gmask in the UK
Can I get anything like Gmask in the UK?
Lessons...With Strings Attached.
I'm looking for tennis lessons in London....and some guitar lessons / workshop. As you may have guessed these are unrelated. Can anyone offer any recommendations for either? [more inside]
How do I choose which apartment to rent?
Help me choose between two apartments for rent, and decide if I would like living in a highrise in the city centre. [more inside]
posted by une_heure_pleine at 3:32 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by une_heure_pleine at 3:32 AM PST - 15 comments
Newspaper printing
Who is the cheapest small-run newspaper printer in the UK? [more inside]
Could someone tell my if my door is wide open?
I believe the mail server associated with my domain name is acting as an open relay. Hosting company claims everything's good. How can I double-check? [more inside]
posted by doctorpiorno at 2:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by doctorpiorno at 2:12 AM PST - 12 comments
What can I learn in 3 minutes?
I'm in the second round of interviews for this competitive science summer camp teaching position. This includes presenting a three-minute lesson on anything in particular that targets K-5 kids. My problem: I've never taught kids before, and I'm pretty sure those I'm up against have. What do you think would be a good, short demonstration that gives kids some hands-on experience and that would also blow their minds? [more inside]
website
I want to start a website using very little money. Basically I want to be able to have a website so I can learn html and javascript. What is the cheapest way to get a domain name and hosting? [more inside]
May 14
Exertional Headaches
What are some good fictional Star Wars books to check out?
What are some good fictional Star Wars books to check out? [more inside]
Actionscript development on OS X that doesn't suck?
I'm developing in Actionscript 3, and I hate (hate, hate, hate) Flex Builder 2. What are some other good options for as3 development on OS X? [more inside]
posted by Tlogmer at 10:37 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Tlogmer at 10:37 PM PST - 4 comments
Sometimes I need a caretaker myself...
Some people seem to hold different expectations of me than they do of others. I used to think it was in my imagination, but lately a few of my friends confirmed that they've noticed it too. How can I make this stop? I need to be allowed to be human. Just because I'm a strong woman, doesn't mean I want to always HAVE to be. [more inside]
iTunes and shared libraries
iTunes: is there any way of making it look at "Shared" music by default? [more inside]
Where can I find business case studies?
Where can I get business case studies? [more inside]
How do I tell my friend that I...adore her?
How do I tell my friend that I...adore her? [more inside]
Pros and Cons of Google's 20 percent time concept?
Pros and Cons of Google's 20 percent time concept? [more inside]
A Noob's Guide to Wellbutrin
I have just started taking Wellbutrin. What should I be feeling? [more inside]
Looking for Boston photography class
Can anyone recommend a good one day digital SLR photgraphy class in the Boston area? I'm looking for a class that would include principals of photography including aperture and shuterspeed as well as different techniques to achieve effects.
Restaurant concept to reality?
On a recent trip to Mexico I came across a restaurant with a concept that I think would do really well here in the states. I have no experience in owning or managing a restaurant. At this time, I'm not interested in the gritty details in restaurant management, I'd like to know where I could find people (or investors) who would be interested in something like this. Are there people out there looking for concepts to finance and/or start up restaurants? If so, how do I find them and present my idea to them?
Desktop DVD-Recorder Help!
Whenever I record something from TV on my Samsung DVD-120, I get a strip at the top of the screen that you can't see when you play the DVD back on the TV, but if I watch it using anything on the computer (VLC, Media Player Classic, WMP, etc.) it's always there. The strip is black and white and I have a screenshot here. I can usually fix this in Media Player Classic by using the "lengthen screen" tool in the program. But it's a hassle doing that with everything I record. If I rip the show from the DVD to the hard drive - same thing. The strip is still there. Does any MeFite know what vthe hell this is? It's driving me crazy! I've tried Googling, but came up empty. Maybe I wasn't using the right terminology with "strip"....I don't know. Any ideas??? Thanks!!
Help me find a printing house in Toronto!
Can anyone recommend -- on short notice -- a good printer in the Toronto-area for a short-run magazine? [more inside]
Once you go Mac...
What cool things can I do with a G4 Imac in the dining room besides music and picture slide shows? [more inside]
What's the name of this Miles Davis album?
Which Miles Davis album begins with a riff of Westminster Quarters? [more inside]
posted by kuppajava at 8:22 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by kuppajava at 8:22 PM PST - 2 comments
summer in Seoul
My friend is going to spend July and August in Seoul for work. She will have some free time -- weekends, she hopes -- to explore Seoul and South Korea... [more inside]
My garden smells like crap!
I put cow manure in my garden. Now our backyard smells like crap. Is it going to smell like this all summer? Is there anything I can do to make the smell go away faster? [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect at 7:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by onlyconnect at 7:52 PM PST - 15 comments
How to deal with doggy BO?
How to deal with doggy BO? [more inside]
I keep writing but I don't get to the end.
I'm going back to school and I haven't written essays in about...oh...five years. I can brainstorm like crazy, but I can't seem to structure it properly. As my girlfriend puts it: my essays are just black holes that suck up my time, and I get no where. [more inside]
posted by Brainy at 7:23 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Brainy at 7:23 PM PST - 32 comments
VPN on Blackberry
Is there a VPN client for Blackberry devices? [more inside]
The next best perfect place
Motorcyclist/CaliforniaCoast/MemorialFilter. Please help my find- or narrow down- the location of a strip of road that my friend loved so we can scatter her ashes. [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 6:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 6:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Wedding and reception venues in New York?
Friends are looking for wedding and reception venues in New York State, preferably within an hour or two of NYC. [more inside]
Help me keep my head from looking like a bowling ball.
How can I style my hair to avoid getting overheated without making my head look tiny? [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam at 6:30 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by joannemerriam at 6:30 PM PST - 17 comments
Is science a philosophy? Is philosophy a science?
Is science a philosophy? Is philosophy a science?
posted by hiro at 6:23 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by hiro at 6:23 PM PST - 19 comments
Alcohol treatment in CA?
Hi. My name's Anon and I'm an alcoholic. Please help me find a treatment program in California. [more inside]
Advice for a job interview
I need advice for my community college job interviews this week. [more inside]
How can I set up a stipend in a will?
LastWillAndTestamentFilter: Can I specify, in my will, that a certain beneficiary is to be paid by stipend, rather than by lump sum? How does this work? Details inside. [more inside]
Help me find the filter on my air conditioner so I can change it
I need to know how to get this air filter changed. I've searched the web and can't really find good answers. One of the panels is labeled "Arcoaire".
Here are pictures:
pic 1 | pic 2 | pic 3 | pic 4
posted by bofe at 6:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bofe at 6:03 PM PST - 8 comments
Subtler Disdain for America
Partly inspired by this question, what are some examples of Europe's subtler disdains of American culture in the 60s and 70s?
To put it differently and more focused on my research purposes , where can I find commentary on France's/Italy's anti-American response to the information gathered in Servan-Schrieber's The American Challenge ? [more inside]
Byke March 2001
[ChicagoFilter] I am going to attempt to bike to work, which means biking along the lake from Andersonville to the Navy Pier area. Any tips? I haven't biked in 10 years, and don't want to be killed by racing pros. [more inside]
posted by moooshy at 5:03 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by moooshy at 5:03 PM PST - 15 comments
A Roast Pig and A Bottle of Rum
What are your favorite luau or tiki lounge related recipes? [more inside]
How to cook delicious beans?
I love beans, but when I make them myself, they taste gross. What's the secret to great tasting beans? [more inside]
JavaScript/IFrame/Form woes.
Help me solve my seems-like-it-should-be-easy-but-I-can't-figure-it-out JavaScript/Greasemonkey problem! [more inside]
Book about Rock Music
I don't remember the original question, but someone answered a post a while back with a recommendation for a book on the history of rock music. Lots of others chimed in and agreed that the book was great...so what was it? Sorry I can't remember any other details.
Detailed descriptions of the act of smoking
How does one smoke? [more inside]
How is physical memory recognized by a 32-bit OS running on 64-bit hardware?
How is physical memory recognized by a 32-bit OS running on 64-bit hardware? [more inside]
Thermoelectric cooler?
Is there any reason that a portable electric cooler can't be used as a permanent refrigeration unit? [more inside]
1970s reading instruction kit using sight reading
Does anyone know the name of an educational toy/kit for learning reading skills (English language) which involved a big box/case containing a number of small books with pages of heavy white cardboard, each page bearing a letter combination or a simple word. I think they were comb or spiral bound. [more inside]
When you forward a message through outlook, how can you tell who it was forwarded to?
This is probably the most obvious question in obvioustown, but when you forward a message through outlook, how can you tell who it was forwarded to? [more inside]
posted by supercrayon at 2:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by supercrayon at 2:51 PM PST - 7 comments
What is an appropriate modern love poem for a reading at a wedding?
I've been asked to give a reading at a friend's wedding, so I'm looking for a poem that would be appropriate. Ideally, it should be modern (written after 1900) and sweet, but not sexual, religious, schmaltzy, or emetic. Most suggestions online are variations of Maya Angelou's "Touched By An Angel". I found the previous two AskMe questions on this topic helpful, and I have some ideas, but I'm hoping to generate a few more. [more inside]
Where the sidewalk ends.
Looking for info about designing sidewalks by understanding human traffic patterns [more inside]
posted by horsemuth at 1:36 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by horsemuth at 1:36 PM PST - 20 comments
TestWell in Manhattan for LSAT prep?
LSAT Prep Test Question: Does anyone have an opinion about TestWell's Manhattan classes? [more inside]
Will my rental car be towed if driven by someone else?
I recently rented a car for a trip. I was told that if anyone else was stopped driving the car it would be impounded at my expense (even if I am riding as a passenger at the time). Does anyone know if this is for real? Seems very steep. After all it's perfectly fine for anyone else to drive a car that I own.
Cataracts!??
I think I have a cataract. I'm 30 years old, and I live in China. What now? [more inside]
Excel translated w/o my permission.
Excel - automatically converted my numerical values - [more inside]
posted by seeminglyshy at 12:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by seeminglyshy at 12:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Dear Windows Update: please work again.
Why can't I run a Windows Update anymore? It used to work; it no longer does. I've tried everything I can think of and I don't know how to get it to work again. [more inside]
posted by phaded at 12:46 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by phaded at 12:46 PM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find the most thorough indictment of the Bush administration and its activities to date?
In light of a recent mefi post, I'd like to ask a question I've been meaning to ask for a long time.
Where can I find the most thorough indictment of the Bush administration and its activities to date? [more inside]
What's under my wall?
We recently purchased an old rowhome in Philly & are slowly but surely doing some renovations to it. We're pondering ripping out some drywall to expose a bit of brick, but are trying to figure out the best way to see what's under there before destroying everything. [more inside]
Batch rename a group of files to odd numbers only?
How do I batch rename a group of files so that the new names are all odd numbers? [more inside]
posted by frogan at 12:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by frogan at 12:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me buy a work wardrobe for my new job in Germany.
I'll be starting a new job in Germany soon. Conservative dress (read: a suit) is expected. AskMe Germans, expats, and/or fashion mavens, please help me figure out what I can buy online or in the USA that won't look too out of place in Deutschland. Danke! [more inside]
posted by barelylegalrealist at 12:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by barelylegalrealist at 12:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Need help identifying 80's fantasy book series
I'm looking for help identifying three fantasy book series (presumed) from the mid 80s. See below for details on each of the three. [more inside]
posted by gyrom at 12:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by gyrom at 12:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for "voyage of the mimi" theme
Does anyone know where I can find the theme song to the '80's PBS show "The Voyage of the Mimi"? [more inside]
posted by Infernarl at 12:00 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Infernarl at 12:00 PM PST - 10 comments
Rehearsal Dinner
Help me find a good spot in Bethesda MD/Washington DC for a wedding rehearsal dinner. [more inside]
posted by aspenbaloo at 11:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by aspenbaloo at 11:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Help a friend become a teacher.
FriendSwitchingCareersFilter: What is the most efficient route for someone to be able to become a teacher in Tennessee or Alabama? Anyone change careers INTO education and would like to give their perspective? [more inside]
Butch Cassidy and the Spuddance Kid
Hey Mouse Potatoes! What does this tshirt mean? [more inside]
Why is the United Kingdom still a united kingdom?
Why is the United Kingdom still a united kingdom? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha at 11:46 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by dcrocha at 11:46 AM PST - 26 comments
Where are we going? Oh, Oh. What's the future showing?
I am moving to the South Coast of Massachusetts. What do I need to know about it? [more inside]
posted by fair_game at 11:34 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by fair_game at 11:34 AM PST - 10 comments
What was the name of the worst superhero ever?
Who was the bouncy superhero? [more inside]
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 11:24 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 11:24 AM PST - 15 comments
First-time cat companion advice?
Before I get my new kitten, I have some first time cat companion questions. Advice welcome. [more inside]
These dreams go on when I close my eyes
Dream filter: My dreams wake me up occasionally. The dreams that wake me (or cause me to come back to consciousness briefly) are always about bugs. I am 24 - this has happened since I was a small child. [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by odi.et.amo at 11:06 AM PST - 9 comments
Wish I had the PDF right now
Where can I get a digital copy of "The Passion" by Jeanette Winterson right now? [more inside]
ATL for Michiganders
[Atlanta Filter] Where should two mid-twenties kids who love rock and roll and museums and books and indie films live in Atlanta, GA? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 10:45 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by santojulieta at 10:45 AM PST - 19 comments
How do I get MS Access to create organized web pages?
How can I make Microsoft Access 2002 crank out organized web pages that conform to my design ideas? [more inside]
Looking for non-Zorb-licensed plastic bubble riding info
What's the name for those giant plastic bubbles people get into to walk on water, slide down a hill, and crowd surf with called? (besides ZORB) [more inside]
Road Trip Boston to Boise
[RoadTripFilter] Point me to some can't miss attractions/camping/lodging/whatever along I-80/I-84 From Ohio To Idaho. [more inside]
Food and gift delivery in Chicago
Chicago mefites: What interesting things are you aware of that can be delivered in Chicago? When I say "delivered" i mean foodstuffs and/or toys or even something like singing telegrams or something like that. [more inside]
posted by Soulbee at 10:04 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Soulbee at 10:04 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I choose which Peace Corps assignment to take?
How do I choose which Peace Corps assignment to take? [more inside]
Curious behavior of a micro-sd card
Odd problem with a micro-sd card. I was writing +-400 files to the root of it (under winxp) when after +- 10x files I got a "remove write protection" error , I couldn't write more files to card. I moved all of them to another just-made folder in the card. Now I can add more files, but the transfer rate has dropped from a good +-1000 KBs to +- 150KBs. What the.. ?
How does Apple TV behave?
Can someone with an Apple TV tell me something? When you listen to a music track on your Apple TV, does the play count of the song in the relevant iTunes library increase?
posted by ascullion at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ascullion at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Travel to Newfoundland via Maine?
I'm planning a road trip from Maine to Newfoundland in August or September '07. Could any Newfies/travelers share thoughts on cross-border car rental, the ferry system, the roads, and of course sights and places to stay? [more inside]
How to use gps chips as anit-theft devices?
I would like to put some sort of gps chip in items that are likely to be stolen from me. Does anyone know how well these work, how they work, or what they cost? [more inside]
Woody Woodward vs. Flour: Photograph?
Does any photography exist of the 10-pound sack of flour falling and almost killing Woody Woodward of the Cincinnati Reds? [more inside]
posted by magacid at 9:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by magacid at 9:05 AM PST - 10 comments
How should my friend and I handle the copyright violation of one of his photos?
My friend snapped a photo of me which was used for the cover of a for-profit magazine without his permission. We contacted the magazine about their copyright violation, but their offer was paltry with regard to normal rates for the use of photographs. [more inside]
Suffer Fools Gladly
How do you remain friendly and patient with people? Through the course of my day, if I am not in the right mood, I have neither the time nor the patience for certain people. For example, someone may come into my work area and want to chat. I would like to be more friendly and chatty but if I am in the zone, or having a stressful day, I just can't be bothered. I tend to be curt and/or dismissive. I think this gives people the impression that I am an asshole. This applies to interactions with different people throughout my day. Someone asking questions, my boss going off on a tangent, a small-talker on the ferry, sometimes I just can't stand interacting with people. Does anyone else struggle with wanting to be friendly, but not having the energy or constitution to consistently be friendly? How do I build up my friendly muscles?
posted by jasondigitized at 8:26 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by jasondigitized at 8:26 AM PST - 19 comments
Looking for ways to store 1 large bag in Paris for 1.5 months this summer.
Where in Paris can I find a cheap or free place to store 1 duffel bag for 1.5 months this summer? [more inside]
Moving to the CA Bay area. Need some advice.
Moving to the CA Bay area. Need some advice. [more inside]
Does anyone recall this movie?
Movie recall filter: Help me figure out the name of this movie. [more inside]
Help me autoimport!
Automate Excel Filter.....
I am getting via email a CSV file daily that I would like to automate into excel. [more inside]
posted by keep it tight at 7:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by keep it tight at 7:47 AM PST - 4 comments
How to keep the neighbors entertained?
We have a block party in our (Chicago) neighborhood every year and I've been asked to help with kids' games. I'm not a fan of traditional competitive games. So, I'm looking for some unusual ideas that will appeal to kids and adults alike... [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 7:25 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jeanmari at 7:25 AM PST - 13 comments
Is there an open source CMS that integrates with Amazon S3 easily?
Any open source CMS products that have Amazon S3 integration already built-in? [more inside]
Were in London would I be able to see a bearskin-wearing wearing foodguard of the Household Cavalry?
Where in London would I be able to see—and get a decent photograph of—a bearskin wearing footguard of the Household Cavalry? [more inside]
Investing guide for beginners!!
Iam 20 years old and have a internship job,
the only thing I have to pay for are gas,food, general maintenance and miscellaneous stuff.
From all this money, Iam trying to save towards early retirement and was thinking of investing into Vanguard 2050 retirement fund. anyone have experience with them or have better ideas for me to invest in?
I can start a accnt balance of $3k and add about $1k per year.
Iam new into this field and almost have no experience.. any links that have helped you through your finance times would be helpful
Thanks
That was yesterday?
I own a small importing business. Each of our orders has in the region of nine critical milestones that have to occur for us to sleep well at night. Currently we use MS Access and run reports weekly to make sure nothing gets overlooked. If Access had alarms alerting us to overdue milestones it would be ideal but that does't seem to be the case.
Does anyone have any suggestions for software that would do this for us? It needn't be heavy duty - in fact the simpler the better.
posted by Umhlangan at 7:02 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Umhlangan at 7:02 AM PST - 3 comments
Looking for an online file browser program
I'm looking for an online file browser program for my company. [more inside]
Crossing highways?
Is there anywhere that two interstate highways cross at the same exit number? [more inside]
posted by smackfu at 6:40 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by smackfu at 6:40 AM PST - 8 comments
Movie where an art student manipulates her boyfriend and turns this into
I'm desperately looking for the name of this contemporary US movie [spoilers within!]: [more inside]
posted by V-Turn at 6:29 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by V-Turn at 6:29 AM PST - 15 comments
Which original-Xbox games should I get for my 360?
I recently bought an Xbox 360. I never had an Xbox. Of the original-Xbox games which are playable on the 360 (here's a list), which ones are worth picking up, and which ones are to be avoided at all costs? [more inside]
Help me choose a colour laser printer?
Looking for recommendations for a colour laser printer, specifically for printing colour text. [more inside]
posted by MarvinJ at 6:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by MarvinJ at 6:06 AM PST - 6 comments
New Spanish Language DVDs?
I write a monthly article on Spanish-language DVDs to be released in English-speaking territories. Where, on the Net or elsewhere, I could find such DVD listings without trawling through ALL the DVD releases for a particular month, as for example at www.moviemail.co.uk?
What are some possible career paths for a newly minted statistican?
Finally managed to quit college with a double bachelors degree in statistics and economics and it is time for me to get my first job. Need to know what kind of jobs there are. [more inside]
How to get Gmail to stop flagging a message as spam?
How can I get Gmail to stop flagging a daily email as spam? [more inside]
posted by jazon at 5:14 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by jazon at 5:14 AM PST - 12 comments
Marketing and PR help (maybe pro-bono)?
Where can I find or find out about PR and marketing help for non-profits in the Washington, DC metro area? [more inside]
posted by parmanparman at 5:11 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by parmanparman at 5:11 AM PST - 4 comments
Are common-law spouses treated the same as real sposes on temporary workpermit visas?
US Joboffer. If I do get the gig on a temporary work-visa, how is my common-law 'husband' treated? Can he come along and take care of the kids or do I have to actually marry him to make that 'dependant spouse' thing work?
posted by dabitch at 12:59 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dabitch at 12:59 AM PST - 15 comments
May 13
Short story adaptation on a budget - and camera too?
What stories (short or otherwise) are begging to be adapted into a low-budget film? And, what camera should be used to film it? [more inside]
Y'know, I'd really like to be a luthier.
I'm a college sophomore on my way to a CS Major / Religion Minor. Apparently my initial career options (just from that major) are a little bit better than my English-major friends. But I'd much rather make interesting things than work in a cubicle. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 11:07 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by tmcw at 11:07 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me maxamise my picture quality on a Sony Bravia LCD TV.
I've just bought a Sony Bravia 40" LCD TV. I'm interested in what others here think are the optimal settings for viewing HDTV? And, while we're at it, for watching DVDs, as I'm sure that HDTV would benefit from different settings than DVDs would. I think I have the settings pretty much as good as I can get them, and I recognise that different settings suit different people, but I would be interested in what other Bravia owners think are the best settings for optimising their picture quality.
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:44 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:44 PM PST - 6 comments
"Second Interview Focus?"
I have been asked back for a second interview (technical position but not software/coding centric) with 4 of the 6 people that interviewed me the first time. I will likely be interviewed by 3 of them first followed by a one-on-one interview with the other gentleman, as I was last month. [more inside]
posted by hellhammer at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hellhammer at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
Los Angeles 4 Dummies
Four 19yos coming to Los Angeles within two weeks. Their privately arranged accommodations in South/Central suddenly unavailable.
Me = mother of one and friend of the SC LA host.
Any suggestions? (4 kids flying in for 3-4 days, midwest clean-cut... not me but them) [more inside]
posted by maggieb at 10:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by maggieb at 10:14 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I get colours to match?
Why am I getting different colours when saving images in Photoshop? [more inside]
posted by secret about box at 10:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by secret about box at 10:04 PM PST - 9 comments
Natural remedy or tonic for lungs?
Natural remedy or tonic for lungs? [more inside]
How can I convince distant co-worker her to take a leap of faith on me?
I normally don’t date co-workers. But I've recently became smitten with a distant co-worker. We've become great friends in the past month and I asked her out tonight. ... but I received a mixed response. (See full post for the whole background) What should I read into her reaction? How can I convince her to take a leap of faith and just try it out? And/or what should I do next, if anything? [more inside]
posted by jkl345 at 9:58 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by jkl345 at 9:58 PM PST - 41 comments
Moon shot + free binos - what film is this ?
Anyone remember this 1970's film which features a moon shot launch + 'nasty congressman' demanding freebies for his wife ? [more inside]
Should I call her?
I'm a guy, she's a girl. We were good friends when we dated the first time, 15 years ago, before breaking up and regaining contact 9 years after that. We had an acrimonious breakup three years ago and the last she wanted was never to hear from me again. I would send her birthday emails every year, except this year, because I'm trying to shed some baggage and she was a part of that. [more inside]
trying to create a privacy wall from glass blocks
I want to create a privacy wall on a deck we're building using recycled 6 x 6" glass blocks. What is the best material to use to set them, portland cement or flexset tile mortar? Also, what safety considerations do I have vis- a- vis windage and reinforcement i.e. what kind of a span is safe?
What does having multiple colds without symptoms except fatigue mean?
What does having multiple colds without symptoms except fatigue mean? [more inside]
Can I send my digital TV signal to my analogue DVD/HDD recorder?
Can I send my digital TV signal to my analogue DVD/HDD recorder? [more inside]
Katko v. Briney
My girlfriend and I were talking about the Katko v. Briney case from our first year torts class, and were trying to recall the specifics of the events after the initial decision was handed down. [more inside]
posted by darainwa at 8:30 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by darainwa at 8:30 PM PST - 3 comments
Ack! Not another case of Strep!
I keep getting strep throat over and over. Is there any way to help keep from RE-acquiring it? [more inside]
Windows Vista mp3 playback errors
I've installed MS Vista on my shiny new computer and everything works. Except mp3 playback. Whenever I play an mp3 file, be it in Winamp, MediaMonkey, or Media Player 11, songs 'skip' and screech every few seconds, mostly during louder or more complex passages, and as a vast majority of my collection is heavy metal and rock, that is almost all of the time.
I've done Google searches and everything keeps pointing to turning off sound enhancements in the Vista Audio control panel. I've tried that and I've even tried updating the bios of my nice little Shuttle xpc. I've updated the Realtek drivers. I'm at a complete loss. Has anyone either run into this and fixed it or know of a solution?
How did you turn your life around?
How did you turn your life around? I'm looking for inspiring stories and general patterns. Be as philosophical or as specific as you like. [more inside]
posted by DarkForest at 7:55 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by DarkForest at 7:55 PM PST - 27 comments
What's Up With My Flu/Cold?
Medical Advice/Common Sense Filter: This is my second week of having pretty serious flu symptoms. [more inside]
Did I get the trig right?
Does my documentation accompanying this JavaScript function as implemented on this page of my site demonstrate an adequate understanding of the use of trigonometric functions therein? [more inside]
What is the best style/brand knee-brace for ACL?
What is the best style/brand knee-brace for ACL? [more inside]
headphone amps?
A friend recently gave me a pair of used Sennheiser HD - 600 headphones. Plugged directly into the back of my computer they sound very meh. So I'm guessing they need an amp. What are some of the best at the best price that will work with my computer?
Is a safe deposit box really necessary for the average person?
Is a safe deposit box really necessary for the average person? [more inside]
Help me find an organization system that actually works for ME.
I've tried a lot of personal organization systems, and have had varying degrees of success with each. I've yet to stick with any, however, so I'm trying to find a system that works for ME so that I can be productive more often than not. [more inside]
Keeping strong
So after 10 1/2 years together it is starting to look like the split is inevitable. I am moving to a new city and he is emphatically saying he is not coming with me. How do I stay strong in being excited about starting over? [more inside]
Where can I buy scratch card paper?
Is there such thing as scratch card paper/transfer? And if so where might I be able to get it? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Sevenupcan at 1:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Java update query
Java update query (extreme ignorance) [more inside]
Styrofoam Pop Cups in Seattle
Are there any gas stations or fast food places in [North, preferably] Seattle that sell fountain pop in Styrofoam (polystyrene) cups? [more inside]
posted by rossination at 1:00 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by rossination at 1:00 PM PST - 21 comments
name that SNES game
I am trying to remember the of a SNES game I used to play that had been redone and was made available for PC. There was a post about it on me-fi about a year ago but I can't find it.
The premise was that your character was transproted to an alien word and you have to escape their prison and find out how to get home.
I have searched the following tags on me-fi: alien, game, games, videogames, and Nintendo. I remember the post mentioning that the creator was French so I even searched that and got nothing. I have searched other places with no luck.
All I need is the name of the game and I will be set.
posted by graham1881 at 12:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by graham1881 at 12:33 PM PST - 10 comments
Best Open-Source Data ETL Program?
What is the best open-source ETL (extract, transform, loading) tool for data? Esp. for loading text into SQL Server. [more inside]
Banjo tracks?
Banjo Filter: Looking for great foot-stompin', lightnin-pickin' songs, a la Phillip Roebuck's "Pocket Knife", etc. Suggestions? [more inside]
AntiqueTractorFilter: Find my dad a decal!
Please help my father find as-original decals for the 1955 Ferguson 35 Deluxe tractor he's restoring! [more inside]
Can a PAL Monitor/TV work in the US
Just how international are A/V Standards, anyway...? [more inside]
posted by Nice Guy Mike at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Nice Guy Mike at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
how much do you tip? am i a good tipper?
Am I a good tipper? [more inside]
Do I have to be a citizen of the US to register a small business?
Do I have to be a citizen of the US to register a small business?
I want to keep everything legit and above-board and recently I have been thinking of registering a small business to represent all the online activities that make me money, like hosting a couple of people, designing and fixing wordpress blogs etc.
The question is - do I have to be a US citizen to register myself as a small business. [more inside]
posted by carthik at 11:39 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by carthik at 11:39 AM PST - 15 comments
Scanning Shoddy Microfilm
How do I improve the legibility of the horrible old Cyrillic newspaper microfilm negatives I am scanning? The main problem is that the background is often faded and hard to distinguish from the text. Is there some clever software trickery that will solve it?
Can you plug two WRT54Gs into a router?
Is there any reason I wouldn't be able to plug two Linksys WRT54G WiFi devices into a Linksys BEFSR81 LAN router? Will the WRT54G's play nice or will they fight with one another, requiring configuration to be done? SSIDs will be different of course.
Signatures and Law
In Canada, is it illegal to post someone's signature on the internet without their consent?
Overpowering kitchen sink stench threatens life on earth
My kitchen sink drain stinks! I've tried a couple of different things to fix it, and done some Googling, but the stench remains. Help! [more inside]
Where can I buy 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film in Rome?
Where can I buy 4x5 Polaroid Sheet Film in Rome? [more inside]
What constituency am I in?
This is a question directed at the Irish MeFites out there. The General Election is drawing near, but I have no idea what constituency I'm in. Where am I? Please help! [more inside]
posted by macdara at 9:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by macdara at 9:40 AM PST - 7 comments
Reach out and touch me.
I have an overwhelming need to be touched. How do i get my fix? Better yet, screw the fix. Can I turn off the desire completely? [more inside]
How do you know when its time to have a child?
How do you know when its time to have a child? [more inside]
Those eggs be deviled!
Ok. So This question made me hungry enough for a deviled egg that i had to rush off and make one. I am curious, though, what other things can be done with them? [more inside]
posted by kaseijin at 8:34 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by kaseijin at 8:34 AM PST - 16 comments
Applying for social housing in UK
Explanation of social housing in UK [more inside]
The Educationalist Path Less Taken
Where does my educational experience fit into my future? [more inside]
Taxi!
People of Toronto, do you know of anywhere we can hire a London black cab for our wedding? [more inside]
Bobbin thread breaking despite careful adjustment.
Thread breaking on sewing machine; all common fixes ineffective. [more inside]
Separation of church and medical care?
The school nurse called my best friend a slut! Well, not exactly, but darn close. [more inside]
I might act crazy but I don't smoke crack.
'An overwhelming sense of familiarity'
In your opinion, what causes déjà vu? I mean the most common type - déjà vécu (already lived)?
posted by chuckdarwin at 4:57 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by chuckdarwin at 4:57 AM PST - 36 comments
International Biking Adventure in Chicago
I want to do the 2007 Chicago Bike the Drive on this coming memorial day weekend as I'll be in Chicago and it looks fun. After grappling with miles vs kms conversion and the thought of renting a bike I think the short route looks good - but I havent been able to work out if its a hilly road? I'm hoping for dead flat - so, is the road very flat or should I rethink my ability to complete it? [more inside]
Homemade hamburger bun help
Has anyone here tried to make thier own hamburgr buns? [more inside]
posted by maryh at 3:58 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by maryh at 3:58 AM PST - 15 comments
My fathers Estate is a mess
My father recently passed away and left my mom to clean up their poor estate planning. In one of his bank savings accounts in Florida he never put her name on the account. She has asked the advice of an attorney who wants to charge her $3,000 to fix this. She has the death certificate and the living will, I think this is an outrageous amount.
Any ideas what she (I) should do?
The View from the Iron Curtain
What was the attitude toward Americans and America in East Germany and the former USSR? What are some interesting propaganda campaigns, or stereotypes? [more inside]
Calling All Vloggers
How do I find video bloggers to answer a survey from a startup that is trying to promote its own video blogging software/service? I'm specifically looking for folks who use their mobile phones to capture video for their "vlog" -- b/c that's what this startup company does. [more inside]
posted by mhh5 at 1:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mhh5 at 1:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Looking for the best value AA battery available (or "Let's Have Some Truth in Battery Advertising")
So Energizer or Duracell? Or some other brand? I'm confused. Apparently they are both 5 times more powerful than the other. I'm looking for the best value-for-money AA battery on the market (i.e. battery hours per dollar). I understand it depends to some extent on the device. Let's say two devices - the TV remote control - and a digital camerra. Anyone have a link to the definitive report? [more inside]
reboot -> reboot -> reboot
Scary windows boot problem: why does it reboot in the middle of every boot cycle all of a sudden? How can I save my computer without tearing it apart first? [more inside]
posted by koeselitz at 12:06 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by koeselitz at 12:06 AM PST - 10 comments
May 12
Flickr for Clothes, y'all! Good idea?
Wardrobe software. Has nobody done this? Wouldn't a social webapp for clothing be fiercely awesome? [more inside]
Can I use my Nokia N73 as a modem on my Macbook via USB?
Can I use my Nokia N73 as a modem on my Macbook via USB? [more inside]
Help me be a not-jerk
Blogfilter: What is the etiquette about using photos found on other people's sites? [more inside]
Comfort issues
How do I add some padding to my messenger bag's strap? [more inside]
How do I stream real time digital TV across a lan (XP).
How do I stream digital TV from my PC to another PC? [more inside]
Learning science while travelling abroad
Please help me keep my science education going while I trot around the globe. [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 7:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 7:11 PM PST - 10 comments
I need to find a religious studies graduate program!
I'm about a year off from Grad school, and I'm beginning to look around for good places to go. I'm a bit of a dinosaur, however, and am very interested in existential religion and am interested in studying a kind of... ontological foundationalism whereas the focus will be how man establishes and functions through his sense of being/meaning in the world. [more inside]
Will the badge scanner wreck my Bart pass?
Will the badge scanner at my work demagnitize my Bart pass? I've been carrying my Muni month pass with my badge in the little plastic case that clips onto my belt. To get onto my floor, I need to scan the badge. Yesterday, it occurred to me that I could be demagnitizing the pass. Will I still be able to go through the Bart turnstiles? (I usually take Muni, but not always.)
posted by sfkiddo at 6:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sfkiddo at 6:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Hard-boiled Egg Filter: Eat 'em or Toss 'em
I hard-boiled a dozen eggs this morning. They've been sitting in the same water they boiled in which is now at room temperature (about 20C/70F) for approximately six to eight hours. Are they still good? [more inside]
posted by deborah at 6:19 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by deborah at 6:19 PM PST - 60 comments
How to control one's sexual urges
Hi:
Is there a drug. mineral or Vitamin I can buy to curb my sexual urges? I am 37 years old male and just became single. I am having a hard time with this so please be serious.
Action for sending URLs
I send a lot of URLs via email. Inevitably the url's are so long I have to first go to a site like tinyurl.com and truncate the url and then copy that new url and then paste that into my email. Are there other options? [more inside]
What are some good books or movies (fiction or non-fiction) that are based around animals, natural disasters, viruses (or all 3)?
What are some good books or movies (fiction or non-fiction) that are based around animals, natural disasters, viruses (or all 3)? [more inside]
Why are there so many Full Screen copies of Full Metal Jacket?
IdleCuriosityFilter. I know that Full Metal Jacket is available on DVD in Widescreen. But how come every copy I see at my local retailers' is Full Screen? [more inside]
posted by The Deej at 3:37 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by The Deej at 3:37 PM PST - 15 comments
How do we help a family member who has revealed she was molested years ago?
A few months ago, my sister disclosed to my family that she was molested as a child by an aide to a former baby sitter. We would like to help her but we have no idea how to proceed from here. What should we do? [more inside]
Maggots on my ceiling?
What are these little worm-like things? They're crawling all over my kitchen ceiling (I keep my kitchen clean) and it's grossing me out. [more inside]
posted by sa3z at 2:33 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by sa3z at 2:33 PM PST - 28 comments
PHP Automagic
How do I put html form field values into a MySQL database and create the field if it doesn't exist, without declaring or manually updating every single variable? [more inside]
posted by IronLizard at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by IronLizard at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
laptop has lost AC power, how can I fix it?
AC power is lost on my computer and I need to use it this weekend! How can I find a reputable computer technician that can fix it today or tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by any major dude at 1:01 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by any major dude at 1:01 PM PST - 14 comments
Subscriptionless cameraphone recommendations plz
CellphoneFilter: Can you recommend a good cellphone + camera that lets you upload the photos (usb, pref) without requiring cell service? Or is this the case with all of them? [more inside]
Can you eat raw pancetta?
Is it OK to eat raw pancetta? [more inside]
Where is the palapa that has my name on it?
A friend and I booked a ten day trip to Cancun at the end of this month last night. We'd like to make our trip as cheap as possible, as we just graduated from college and are currently without paycheck. We're planning on backpacking and only staying in hotels when we have to, but we're into the fishwatching scene. [more inside]
Looking for nuns in all the wrong places.
How can I find a convent in Spain that will rent me a room for a couple of nights? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat at 11:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by crinklebat at 11:47 AM PST - 6 comments
How to change a bike tyre with only one lever?
How do I change a mountain bike tyre with only one tyre lever? [more inside]
posted by spiff101 at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by spiff101 at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
How long can I drive on a lightweight spare?
How long can I drive on a temporary (light-weight) spare tire? What are the dangers involved? [more inside]
Help with booting external drive -- it's encrypted, getting BSOD after Windows starts
Help with booting external drive -- it's encrypted, getting BSOD after Windows starts. It "kind-of" boots, then crashes. Drive is fully encrypted but I have password and can get to Windows. Is there a way to get data off? Is there a way, after pre-boot authentication, to just use DOS or something? Maybe network it and copy files? [more inside]
What Do Seniors Need To Consider When Buying a Vehicle?
My parents are seniors who, assuming their good health continues, will be able to drive for another 10 years or so. They're about to buy what will presumably be their last vehicle. In addition to the standard points to consider when choosing it, are there any factors associated with aging for them to keep in mind as they’re shopping? [more inside]
DSL interfering with 5.8ghz phone even with line filter
We recently purchased a Uniden exai-5580 5.8ghz cordless phone. The incoming volume is terrible: low and staticy. The interference seems to be coming from our DSL line. How do I fix it? [more inside]
Why is my direct deposit suddenly not working?
Suddenly, my normally working direct deposit isn't working, I didn't realize it and now I've wracked up many overdraft charges. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by The Behatted Wild Man of Greenfield at 7:52 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Behatted Wild Man of Greenfield at 7:52 AM PST - 13 comments
Blogger posts + tables = where has the rest of my text gone?
I have a blog. In that blog, I post some data to a very simple table. 3 columns, up to 5 rows. However, I can't make the HTML work so that the text in the 3rd column wraps correctly. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 7:44 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Solomon at 7:44 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm bleeding from my hands. So why can't I hear?
Hypotension/hypovolemia as a low-pass filter: I got cut, I went into shock, and then everything started sounding funny. I'd guess it was a 40 dB (±10) rolloff, which began near 200 Hz (±50) and left me with nothing above 1kHz. How in the world? Story, discussion of numeric estimates, off-the-cuff physiological speculations, etc... [more inside]
posted by eritain at 7:08 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by eritain at 7:08 AM PST - 24 comments
I'd like my DB to be full utf-8
help me convert a mySQL database to UTF-8. [more inside]
How to mentally and emotionally re-break up with someone?
Loved him, resented him, detached from him, hated him, but I'm back to loving him: How to re-ex someone you loved, lost, and loved again? [more inside]
I wanna know...have you ever seen the rain?
Is there a way for me to send someone a bundle of URLs in such a way that all the URLs will just open in Firefox as tabs, without the person having to actually go through and click on each one? [more inside]
Syndicated capsule movie reviews?
Is there an organization that provides syndicated short/capsule movie reviews for print publication? It seems like there should be a resource out there, but I can't seem to find one that's comprehensive.
Itunes playlist help
Is there a quick way to create a playlist for every album in my itunes, in one fell swoop?
Rental Househunting in Philadelphia
Why is it so hard to get a rental in Philadelphia? [more inside]
Recommendations for a cleaner in West London?
So. We've upgraded to a two-bedroom flat and can now justify a cleaner. Any recommendations for a good weekly domestic cleaner in London? We're in W3.
Gauging Bandwidth Use
I'm considering downgrading my cable broadband from 512kbps-800MB/month to 256kbps-uncapped. I'd like to estimate the real-world hit in terms of casual web browsing and more intensive applications. [more inside]
Good scanners that work on Macs without extra software/drivers?
I'm looking for a thin tabletop scanner that costs a max of $200 (not too much more, at least), provides a good price/quality ratio and most importantly, works in Mac OS X without auxiliary scanning software or device drivers. Recommendations? [more inside]
Explain this reference from Lords and Ladies to me
There's a bit in Terry Pratchett's Lords and Ladies that's puzzled me ever since I read it. Spoiler, quote, and specific (possibly very silly, since it's not even mentioned in the annotations) question inside. [more inside]
posted by Many bubbles at 1:58 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Many bubbles at 1:58 AM PST - 4 comments
what painting hangs in the Pitrelli House?
What is the yellow painting of a table and chairs on the wall of the Pitrelli house in episode 19 of Heroes? It's not one of the prediction paintings. (spoilers) [more inside]
Inventory of urban music scenes from around the world
I need help identifying unique, urban music scenes from around the world for a radio program I'm hosting. [more inside]
posted by concourse at 12:36 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by concourse at 12:36 AM PST - 24 comments
How to build a roof deck?
Anyone have a roof deck or build roof decks? I'd like to invest in one - what should I do, and what am I missing? [more inside]
May 11
In Firefox 2.0 for Mac, how do I get a PDF to open inside Firefox instead of in a new window?
In Firefox (for Mac), how can I get a PDF to open in a tab rather than in a separate Preview or Adobe Reader window? [more inside]
Most appropriate way for trashing old computer?
How do I properly dispose of my computer? [more inside]
Help me help my friend
A long time friend was recently laid-off. I'd like some advice on how I can help him out. [more inside]
Looking for very customized streaming MP3 server
Looking to set up a Streaming MP3 server on the local network on a Windows machine. Difficulty: I want to automatically use different playslist at different times of day. [more inside]
Hysterical ordering of data
I am currently dealing with an Oracle-based application that on many of the screens returns data in what I call "hysterical order" (seemingly random to the casual observer).
In fact, the application applies no ORDER BY logic to the underlying data, which ORACLE returns in an undefined order (actually the order the data was entered). This is useless in practice.
I don't have the ability to change the application in any way, but I do have access to the database.
I am aware that it is non-standard in relational database theory to be able to specify a default ordering for tables, but in Oracle, are there in practice, any modifications I could make to the underlying tables that will not cause the app to break, but will allow me to specify the default order of the data when there is no ORDER BY used? I can identify a column in each table which should be the default order.
It is a long time since I was a DBA, so I am a little rusty on current Oracle practice and capabilities.
posted by blue_wardrobe at 9:12 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 9:12 PM PST - 28 comments
help buying a used bike
[UsedBicycleFilter] Any tips on buying a used bike? [more inside]
posted by the_arbiter at 9:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by the_arbiter at 9:02 PM PST - 14 comments
What use a feather?
I read a book recently where a bottle of wine was opened using some type of tongs, heated charcoal, ice and... a feather. [more inside]
posted by edgeways at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by edgeways at 8:52 PM PST - 8 comments
Eyebrow waxing gone bad
Eyebrow problem [more inside]
I <3 my bacon
What are some good choices for meat and meat products that do not require refrigeration for 2-3 days? [more inside]
Poetry about Secrets, Hidden Places?
Poetry about secrets, hidden things, hiding places? [more inside]
The Middle of the Middle Kingdom
Where is the geographical center of China? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe at 7:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by xanthippe at 7:13 PM PST - 15 comments
What is the best brand of comfort bike?
Does anyone have experience with both Specialized and Raleigh brand bikes? I want what I think is called a "comfort bike" - I don't want to bend over and kill my lower back, and I want a comfortable seat and comfortable ride. I can only afford a low-end bike at a bike shop - approximately $300. [more inside]
posted by onemorething at 7:11 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by onemorething at 7:11 PM PST - 18 comments
Any thoughts on reinstalling dell drivers?
I'm trying to reinstall Windows XP, but I'm running into driver issues. I'm using a Dell Inspiron E1405 that I want to dual boot XP and Feisty Faun on (I want to go Linux full time, but I needs my WoW, and I can't get Wine to be friendly with my Video Card). I'm running into driver issues. [more inside]
SNL Online Video?
This question was asked a long time ago with no successful answer. I'm wondering if, since the world of online video has exploded so much, it can be answered now. Is there an online video anywhere of the SNL skit with Nicolas Cage and Julia Sweeney trying to name their baby? The transcript is here. I have searched and searched and have come up empty handed. Anyone?
Where in the Koran is the prohibition against human representation?
Where in the Koran is the prohibition against human representation? [more inside]
posted by It ain't over yet at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by It ain't over yet at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
How Do I get rid of spray-paint grafitti?
How do I get rid of grafitti spray-painted onto brick? [more inside]
Short story about a foul child?
Name That Short Story: a horror story-within-a-story about a foul child with a drunk father. [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast at 4:55 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Sticherbeast at 4:55 PM PST - 3 comments
recommend a blog aggregator
is there a blog aggregator that doesn't suck? [more inside]
posted by tremspeed at 4:52 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by tremspeed at 4:52 PM PST - 19 comments
A perfect combination!
How do I add caffeine to beer? [more inside]
Give away free slices, or charge for the whole loaf?
Is there a living to be made as a Graphic Design Consultant? [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 3:31 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by lekvar at 3:31 PM PST - 13 comments
Yahoo Messenger ID
When I try to log in to Yahoo Messenger, the Yahoo ID menu includes the names of everyone who ever tried to log in on my machine. Is there any way to erase this list? I've found some suggestions for the PC but none for the Mac. I'm using OSX10.4.9 and the latest and greatest version of Messenger.
What blog taught me to kill a rabbit?
Looking for a blog post I remember seeing a month or two ago (may have been much older, but that's when I saw it). I'm guessing it was a food blog, but not positive. It was a list of how to do things, or handy tips or something. The author had a quick tip to kill/dress rabbits, something like: "to kill a rabbit: grab the head and hind legs, twist in opposite directions to dislocate the neck." Later down the page was a joke referencing this, something like: "tips for a first date: grab the head and hind legs... uh, no, wait a minute." [more inside]
posted by hihowareyou at 2:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by hihowareyou at 2:50 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I make my creative zen shiny again?
My mp3 player (creative zen V) has gained a few scratches in daily use. What would be best to polish them out? [more inside]
posted by Iananan at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Iananan at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Display Ubuntu from a laptop to TV
How to play movies from my Ubuntu 7.04 laptop to an external TV source. [more inside]
Do contact lenses make a difference to a guy
Guys-in-glasses filter: do contact lenses make a difference to the social side of things? [more inside]
posted by londongeezer at 1:24 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by londongeezer at 1:24 PM PST - 47 comments
Is our landlord allowed to monitor our internet?
It seems our new office building's landlord is monitoring and logging our internet traffic. Is this OK? [more inside]
Help my Netvibes get along with my Google Groups
Netvibin': I want to add my Google Groups RSS feed as a Netvibes module. However upon adding a new feed, Netvibes throws its hands in the air and storms away... [more inside]
terrible torrents torment teens
Why do so many torrent music collections not have proper mp3 tags? [more inside]
posted by Bonzai at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Bonzai at 12:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me find some new staple recipes!
Can you guys help me add some new staple recipes to my dinner repertoire? I have about 3 things that I cook, and I'm sick of 2 of them. I have a few ... issues ... with the kitchen that I'm trying to work around, which I've noted inside. [more inside]
vnc woes
VNC question not answered in any of the other questions tagged VNC. [more inside]
posted by sailormouth at 12:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sailormouth at 12:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Best server-side GTD application?
GTDfilter: Help me find the best GTD application to run on my own website. [more inside]
Once a cheater, always a cheater?
Is it a bad idea to go out with someone who cheated on their previous significant other to be with you? [more inside]
Sweat? Sweet!!
Anyone know where I can buy Pocari Sweat in Washington, DC? [more inside]
posted by matty at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by matty at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Google Notebook problem
I have a complicated but probably stupid question about Google Notebook. When I do a search, and then click on "Note This", a little window opens up at the bottom of the window and shows me the result exactly how I want it. BUT when I go into Google Notebook, the links and the page titles are switched. [more inside]
Eyewear temple attachment
Does anyone know about these plastic attachment pieces that go on the ends of the temples of eyeglasses frames to hold tight to your ear? [more inside]
UPC Barcode Creation
Is there a fast, simple way to create and register a real UPC barcode for a retail product? Seems like all I can find is desktop software for sale or sites that don't seem too official or just don't work. Maybe I'm ignorant and there's something about the process that is more complicated than it seems like it ought to be?
Is it really that risky to take a GPS unit to Russia?
This travel advisory from the State Department website, dated 1998, states that the use of GPS units is highly regulated in Russia and that it is risky to bring one unless it is fully documented. Now, GPS units are a lot more common today than they were in 1998. Do I really have to worry about this? I am planning a multi-country trip and I could mail myself the GPS ahead of time to my post-Russia destination if I had to. I am an amateur photographer and I use the unit to tag the location of photos I have taken.
Explorer constantly crashing on video file thumbnails, can't take it anymore!
Windows XP / Explorer: MPG and WMV file thumbnails constantly crash Explorer, sometimes taking the entire OS with it. How can I fix this? [more inside]
Privacy screen for my yard
What can I use for a privacy screen in my yard? [more inside]
3 Computers, 1 Keyboard 1 Mouse?!
I have a system that uses 3 computers, which are all talking to each other. I need to be able to use one keyboard and one mouse to control all three at the same time. Does anyone know of a reliable device?
Best way for a non-student to learn basics of electrical and mechanical engineering?
What is the best way one could learn the basics of electrical and mechanical engineering? [more inside]
posted by saraswati at 9:20 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by saraswati at 9:20 AM PST - 21 comments
Help me find drawer slides to convert a suitcase into an portable shelving unit.
Help me find drawer slides to convert a suitcase into an portable shelving unit. [more inside]
subletting an apartment out shortterm?
Is it feasible to rent an apartment out for a short time? Like 1-3 weeks? I will be traveling during this summer, am in a high rent area (DC) and was pondering if that was a possibility. [more inside]
Mathematicians we is, operations-optimization experts we ain't
Please help me set up a spreadsheet to tally certain courses taught by our faculty and keep track of their "values". This must be a solved problem in the business-savvy world, but, alas, we are ivory-tower types and utterly bamfoozled. [more inside]
posted by gleuschk at 8:45 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by gleuschk at 8:45 AM PST - 10 comments
My cable box is haunted.
Cable box filter: Why does my cable box turn off by itself?? [more inside]
posted by spec80 at 8:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by spec80 at 8:23 AM PST - 14 comments
Options for staying connected to the Internet while traveling outside the US for extended period of time.
I'm going to be traveling outside the US for the next year with my laptop and was wondering what the best options are for internet connectivity. The itinerary isn't set, but it will be a mix of Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia, and South America. I'm a freelance web developer and will be working remotely part time to support my existing clients during my travels. [more inside]
Looking for angle iron source for shelving
I'm trying to find angle iron uprights for industrial shelving. My small non-profit was given shelving (well, shelves) that we originally expected uprights to come with and they ended up without the uprights.
I'm looking for angle iron around 8 ft(96inches) long, of reasonable strength, and with bolt holes running the length. Holes on the shelves are approximately 3/4" on center from the corner, but are oval.
leads are appreciated as my google-fu has mostly failed me. thanks.
How long does it take an extended release pill to be completely disolved into your bloodstream?
How long does it take an extended release pill (specifically Adderall XR) to be completely disolved into your bloodstream? [more inside]
How to gently get my mom to stop calling all the shots
Any advice on how to cut the "apron strings" from my mother, who I love very much but have become a little resentful of? [more inside]
posted by slyboots421 at 7:57 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by slyboots421 at 7:57 AM PST - 23 comments
Anyone know of a good online Java course?
Does anyone know of a good, online Java course? I will be starting an IT degree at the Harvard Extension School this fall and I was advised to take a summer Java course to refresh my skills. [more inside]
Arizona, Las Vegas & Utah Sightseen
Road trip Kansas -> Grand Canyon -> Las Vegas -> Utah -> Colorado -> Kansas (May 21'st - 27'th). We need recommendation and advice with accommodation, attractions, any things else. [more inside]
Drinking around alcoholics
In general, is it best to not drink or to drink in moderation around alcoholics? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen at 7:15 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by scottreynen at 7:15 AM PST - 13 comments
How do you pronounce Yueh-Fu?
How do you pronounce Yueh-Fu in English? [more inside]
What is the best way to start up a small scale art gallery?
What is the best way to startup a small scale art gallery? I'm moving to a new apartment next week. The front room is an old store front. The previous tenant used it as a small art gallery. I'd like to continue this every so often. Not every month but when I get a really good show organized. I'm not concerned about making any money just mostly about showing off work I like. Do I have to register it as a business or non profit organization? Although, it's going to be small scale I would like to do some advertising as well. Not a whole lot but enough to get peoples attention. I'm really new to all this so I don't know very much about it. I've been thinking of some solutions like calling it an exhibition space and if someone wants to purchase something I'll just refer them to the artist and let them handle it themselves. Will that make things more complicated than necessary? Any advice would be very much appreciated.
posted by austinlee at 6:58 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by austinlee at 6:58 AM PST - 4 comments
"eleven" in Aramaic?
How do you say "eleven" in Aramaic? [more inside]
Why does my router hate you so much?
Networking mystery! My router hates one site on the Internet: MetaFilter. Why? [more inside]
posted by bicyclefish at 6:38 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by bicyclefish at 6:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Vertical Lego Robot
Help my robot remain upright. [more inside]
War can be fun!
Tips on managing 20-somethings
Can someone with experience managing younger people (20-29), or young people with experience being managed, offer some helpful tips and some things to be mindful of? [more inside]
Where to buy high quality photos of musicians/bands.
I’m looking for a place to purchase high quality pictures (like 8x10 photos for matting and framing) of musicians/bands from the 50’s on up. Something similar to Photofile.com for sports pictures. Photofile has some music products however they have large minimum orders. Thanks so much for your time. Have a great one. [more inside]
May 10
I am not my own grandpa, Experian!
My father, grandfather, and I all have the first and last names, with only different middle names to distinguish us, no suffixes. How do I go about untangling our credit reports? [more inside]
Form updates in PHP-MySQL
Rather than updating the entire table every time a user updates a form (their profile page, for instance), I'd like the quickest way to detect ONLY the edited fields, and update those accordingly. [more inside]
my caninis erocticus has spondylosis
My 13 year old pooch was diagnosed with spondylosis and, arthritis yesterday and I'm kinda at a loss. He's been prescribed something for the pain but he needs help with some other problems related to his condition. [more inside]
How do I quit my job in such a way that I still collect upcoming bonus?
I am on the verge of leaving my job at a large game company (the largest) in order to start work elsewhere. Our annual bonus (based on company performance over the last year, expected to be quite good this year) isn't issued till June 1st. I am wondering-- if I give notice and leave before June 1st, am I still entitled to this bonus? How can I find out without potentially spilling the beans that I'm leaving? (I haven't told my manager yet.) Also, if I give 2 weeks notice in such a way that my last day is after June 1st, can the company terminate me in less than 2 weeks so that I don't get my bonus? (In other words if I want to be absolutely sure of collecting my bonus, would it be safest to not give notice at all until June 1st? Assuming I can delay my start date at the new place that long...) [more inside]
Man can't get a few dimes?
I was just musically abused without my consent. Can you identify the perpetrator? [more inside]
posted by koshka at 8:38 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by koshka at 8:38 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I keep my room cool despite south-facing, vertical, out-ward opening windows?
This summer I, unfortunately, will be living in my old bedroom at my parent's house. To make matters worse, it gets ridiculously humid/hot in my room (the A/C doesn't make any difference at all.) A window-mounted A/C unit won't fit in my vertical, outward opening "french" windows and while I've considered a "personal air conditioner" the hose poses a similar problem with my windows, a problem I'm hoping to solve. I look to you, AskMeFi reader, to make my summer stay a little more bearable. [more inside]
SF Short Story with Zombie Scientist?
StoryIdentificationFilter: A few years ago, I read a scifi short story in an anthology. It had zombie-ish elements, and a scientist-type who was afflicted who was able to work and study the zombie phenomenon by burning out the nerves on spots on his hand that impelled him to touch non-zombies. They kept growing back, so he continually had to burn them out. [more inside]
What's the dryest great circle on Earth?
Which great circle on the Earth has the largest proportion of its length lying on land (not water)?
posted by Wolfdog at 7:12 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Wolfdog at 7:12 PM PST - 23 comments
when is a relationship worth salvaging
CrappyRelationshipFilter: How do you know if a relationship is worth salvaging after your partner majorly fucks up? I need some perspective on this whole ugly, messy situation. (warning: very long! of course!) [more inside]
Cheque into cash!
How can I turn an American Express Gift Cheque into cash without fees? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; at 6:38 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 6:38 PM PST - 12 comments
UNC file paths on the Mac
Can a Mac open a file that is hosted on a windows 2003 network file server using a UNC path? [more inside]
posted by kaefer at 6:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by kaefer at 6:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Board gaming in Los Angeles
Anyone know of any board-game-friendly coffee houses in the Hollywood/West LA/Glendale/Burbank area? [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol at 6:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by hifiparasol at 6:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I make my former newspaper take my content offline?
So I got fired today for nonsensical reasons. I worked at a small newsweekly, where I was a designer, but also for whom I did quite a lot of writing. [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 6:06 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 6:06 PM PST - 29 comments
don't do it if it hurts
I had a bad case of RSI that is forcing me to switch career. Help me choose what to do next. [more inside]
Candy in a glass?
I have a bottle of too-sweet Gewurztraminer. What can I mix with it to make it palatable? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead at 5:41 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by libraryhead at 5:41 PM PST - 22 comments
Working through the golden years: jobs for seniors
What paid work can older (65+) people do when they can no longer do the physical labor they did while young(er) and have not been trained in any other profession? Assume they are of average intelligence, but can no longer stand all day and are somewhat slow at learning technology.
Eating rotten shark?
As a follow-up to this AskMe of yesteryear about bad food, I have recently acquired some kæstur hákarl or Icelandic rotten shark. Help me to eat it. [more inside]
Why so small, tire?
Help me understand what's wrong with my new bicycle tire. [more inside]
posted by selfnoise at 4:47 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by selfnoise at 4:47 PM PST - 10 comments
RIAA lawsuit in plain english
Is there a place to get the RIAA lawsuit summaries in plain english? [more inside]
philly and b-more
hello. i may be relocating from chicago to baltimore or philadelphia, and am wondering about neighborhoods. [more inside]
Looking for NC/SC semigeek destination
My buddy and I are trying to find something to get away to, preferably next month, within easy driving distance of Greenville, SC or Charlotte, NC. A free IT-geek conference would be ideal. If we just get a (couple of) room(s) somewhere, our wives will think there's [more inside]
Good External Mic for a Camcorder?
I need help choosing an external microphone for a camcorder. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Pater Aletheias at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
Lilacs delivered to Atlanta by Monday?
Emergency funeral flowers for a mom -- where can I get lilacs in Atlanta or delivered to Atlanta for a Monday memorial service? My best friend's mom passed suddenly last night and her favorite flowers were lilacs. Please help me do this for my friend and her family.
Opening a PDF from a Flash projector?
Opening a PDF from a Flash projector? [more inside]
Gift suggestions for architecture student?
GiftFilter: Help me pick a graduation gift for my brother, who is headed to grad school for architecture. [more inside]
posted by mullacc at 1:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by mullacc at 1:17 PM PST - 24 comments
Vista is broken
About an hour ago, I told Windows Vista to hibernate. Now, when I try to boot, I get a "Windows failed to start" error. Apparently, winload.exe is either missing or corrupt. According to the error, I need to use my installation disc to fix this. Unfortunately, I won't have access to a Vista install disc until next week. Is there *any* other way to fix this, or am I just screwed?
Can Javascript recognize a CSS width?
CSS/JSP/Javascript Filter: I'm creating a widget which parses RSS via JSP and Javascript. This widget will allow users to include an RSS feed in their sidebar, but I'd like the widget to appear differently depending on the sidebar size. Is this possible to create an if statement determinant on the sidebar css class/id without know the class/id names? [more inside]
SoDimms won't fit
Did the physical form of the SoDIMM change between the PC2700 and the PC5300 design? [more inside]
Check-cashing for estranged divorcees
John Doe has a check for about $450 from the Minnesota Dept of Revenue that is a state tax refund for 2004. The check is made payable to John Doe AND Jane Doe, with Jane Doe being John's ex-wife. John and Jane Doe no longer have a joint checking account nor are they on friendly speaking terms. [more inside]
How to boost testosterone levels?
Are there any safe, legal methods of raising testosterone levels in conjunction with a weightlifting regime? [more inside]
posted by Thistledown at 12:15 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Thistledown at 12:15 PM PST - 18 comments
SOLAR SCREEN
I'm thinking to have it installed on all my windows? The salesman showed me the "solar screen". It looks just like the regular mesh screen, probably a bit thicker. Has anyone have the solar screen in your house? Does it make big difference in your house's temperature? Does your electric bill show a nice decrease? Thanks so much.
Should I bake my good friend's wedding cake with little experience in such endeavors?
As a recreational baker, am I crazy to make my best friend's wedding cake?? [more inside]
Sexist songs? (Jazz and lounge edition)
I'm looking for mid-century pop songs with sexist lyrics. Think Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin singing about how nice it is to have a "girl" cooking dinner at home. Or about all the pretty "girls" out on the street. The lounge feel is what I'm after, though anything jazzy ought to work. Please help me annoy my wife! [more inside]
Where can I buy an $800 Linux Server?
I need to buy a server for around $800 ($1000 as an absolute maximum). It will be hosting a website with a (PostGres) database that will start at around 4GB and grow slowly (so would like at least 2GB of RAM). It must be able run Linux, preferably Ubuntu or Debian. [more inside]
posted by phrontist at 11:25 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by phrontist at 11:25 AM PST - 9 comments
What should I look for in homeowner's insurance?
Just bought my first home! What should I look for in homeowner's insurance? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 10:59 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by hazyspring at 10:59 AM PST - 13 comments
Photoshop Typography Woes
Why does type always look terrible in Photoshop CS2? [more inside]
posted by deansfurniture5 at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by deansfurniture5 at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Collaborative document writing
I need a software recommendation. A small group of people want to be able to edit a document and receive email or RSS notification when one of the other members has edited the document. Further reqs: only one person can edit at a time, so some kind of check in/out feature would be good. We'd also like to be able to export easily to a printable format at the end. [more inside]
Let There Be Night!
I'm making a compilation of songs about the night- either titles directly pertaining to the night (Night Swimming, The Heart of Saturday Night) or just songs that have 'something of the night' about them- whether soothing, moody, ominous or still. What songs lull you in the darkness? Thanks, Hivemind.
Last time we were in the UK we blew the hotel up with a hair dryer.
I have a friend visiting me from the UK that is looking to buy a Nintendo DS while he is here to bring back home. Does he need to buy a converter to use with the included power adaptor, or does he need to buy a 240 charger back home? Will the US adaptor work with UK outlets? [more inside]
posted by skrike at 10:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by skrike at 10:34 AM PST - 7 comments
Thai massage in Manhattan?
Thunderbird woes
Thunderbird filter: I use two different mail servers depending on my isp (work or home). Both have different outgoing smtp servers. While Thunderbird let's me specify multiple smtp servers (with one as the default), it always throws up an error when I am with the other ISP. [more inside]
Help our workspace be not-so-freezing!
FreezingOfficeFilter: Are there any minimum temperature requirement laws for US office spaces? [more inside]
Op-ed
I'm an op-ed fan. It's usually one of the only pages of a newspaper that I'll read. NYTimes with that crew of Dowd, Herbert, and contributors I like but I need some other good ones that have rich, original content everyday. International, US, foreign, whatever. You don't have to try to gear it to my taste (and I'm aware that "it depends"): tell me what you like.
posted by Aghast. at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Aghast. at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
What's it like to have ADHD?
What's it like to be a kid with ADHD? [more inside]
Radioactive Mooses?
pluralsfilter: Why don't we use words like "radiations"? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 9:18 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by blue_beetle at 9:18 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me help this kid get a 3.5 GPA
How do I teach study skills to an eighth grader? [more inside]
How to be a Mac Genius?
I scored an on-site Mac Genius interview. Now what? [more inside]
How can I be less into him?
Normally, I'm a rather shy reserved person. So why is it when I find a new friend, I get all "intense"....? [more inside]
Guayaberas? in Boston? Where?
Where can I find guayaberas in the Metro Boston area? [more inside]
Help me find a Q/A-based tree identification guide.
Please help me find a PDF or other free printable document that I can take with me to identify trees using a YES/NO question and answer format. [more inside]
posted by Pastabagel at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Pastabagel at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
Paying for graduate school
Help me figure out the best way to finance graduate school abroad. [more inside]
Blood and guts
Help me parlay my love of gore into a career. [more inside]
posted by Evangeline at 7:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Evangeline at 7:55 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me find a good ebook in a forest of mediocrity!
I love to read ebooks (especially science fiction or fantasy) but I need some help finding good ones. The existing ebook sites like Fictionwise are terribly organized, and tend to have more obscure titles, rather than standard favorites. So, hive-mind, any good ebook sites you would suggest? Any good ebook finds in the science fiction and fantasy genre you would recommend? [more inside]
If we only knew.
0% Ford Financing - will we see it again? [more inside]
T in the P newbie
I was lucky enough to get the 3 day camping ticket for T in the Park this year. It's not just my first time at this festival but any music festival of this size. What can I expect? Any tips? [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 6:11 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by like_neon at 6:11 AM PST - 17 comments
How do I find a wool overcoat in May?
I need help finding a men's wool overcoat . . . [more inside]
posted by po at 6:08 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by po at 6:08 AM PST - 13 comments
"For I am knowledge and ignorance..."
Where can I find the Thunder Perfect Mind text in its Coptic form? A (legible) photograph of the Nag Hammadi papyrus itself or a copy using a Coptic font will do. Online sources are ideal, but book references are also appreciated.
posted by ibeji at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ibeji at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm about out of ideas
How can we fix an ages-old family problem with recent manifestations? It involves alcoholism, ineffective counselors, and a lack of people to go to for help. [more inside]
Strip me some mp3 urls.
In Linux, what's the simplest way to take a podcast RSS file as input, and output a file containing just the URLs of all the MP3s enclosed in the RSS file? Difficulty: the method must only Bash + GNU tools, Python or Perl, with no non-standard add-on libraries or dependencies required.
If I had a hammer... where would I use it in London?
I'd like to learn carpentry in London - How do I go about that? [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 1:22 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 1:22 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me buy a scooter
I'm in the market for a (used) scooter, something under 2000 AU$ (preferably under 1500!). Is there anything I should know? Assume I know absolutely nothing about cars or scooters! [more inside]
Cooling hot drinks fast?
Iced tea without the ice. Any special techniques for cooling hot liquids fast without diluting? [more inside]
May 9
You don't need a weather man to know which way the wind blows
Does the atmosphere rotate? In other words, is there a net shift in air around the globe, east to west? [more inside]
posted by conch soup at 11:50 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by conch soup at 11:50 PM PST - 13 comments
Identify this dancehall reggae song.
Does anyone know this dancehall reggae song? [more inside]
Looking to perform textbook surgery.
I'm looking to cut down a 1000+ page textbook into more manageable and portable chunks. Best practices? What should I watch out for? Most importantly - how do I keep the separated pieces from falling apart? [more inside]
Can I copy a button-down shirt I love?
Can I copy a button-down shirt I love? [more inside]
help me find hidden door pulls!
We're finishing up our kitchen and it looks great. the final piece is the door/drawer pull. we are looking for those really unobtrusive chrome pulls that mount to the bottom of the cabinet door ('L' shaped) and we can't find them anywhere. anyone know what i'm talking about? what their called? where to find them?
posted by oigocosas at 9:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by oigocosas at 9:29 PM PST - 8 comments
How can we unlock a house that isn't ours?
My boyfriend just locked his keys inside his boss's house. Boss's house key is on the key ring that is inside the house. Boss is on vacation out of the country and is unreachable. Boyfriend's wallet and phone are also locked in the house, and so is the boss's cat. Please help us. [more inside]
posted by tatiana wishbone at 9:16 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by tatiana wishbone at 9:16 PM PST - 37 comments
Unplanned Pregnancy
Rough 10 months ahead of me... she called for the first time in a month to say she's pregnant and she's keeping it, and it might be mine but there's no telling. What do I do? [more inside]
Easy Windows directory flattening with minimal tools?
I have a bunch of files, in a nested directory structure. I'd like to collapse the directory structure and move all the files into one folder, preferably sorting them by file extension or name. How do I do this as quickly and easily as possible in WinXP? (Using Cygwin is OK if that's the only way to do it.) [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 at 7:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Kadin2048 at 7:15 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I say thank you to my mentor, ten years later?
A woman I greatly admire gave me a pep talk about all the potential and promise I had and how I'd go out into the world and do something with myself. Being incredibly insecure and full of self-doubt, I didn't believe her. That was 10 years ago... [more inside]
posted by SoulOnIce at 6:42 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by SoulOnIce at 6:42 PM PST - 27 comments
What things should I do before I graduate from college?
I will be graduating in a few weeks from college. Help me find stuff I should do before I'm all done and move away! [more inside]
Learning is EXPENSIVE!
StudentLoanHellFilter: No more sub or unsub fed loans. No help from FAFSA. Are we doomed to pay back student loans for the rest of our lives? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp at 6:32 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by CwgrlUp at 6:32 PM PST - 38 comments
What could be using 1,000 KWH per month?
Since December 2006, my electricity bill has shown at least a 1,000 KWH increase over the same period a year ago. We haven't purchased any new appliances, or done anything appreciably different. This month, we didn't use our air conditioning/heating unit at all, and our bill still came in 25% higher (500 KWH) than a year ago.
We're at a loss. What could be the reason? We ordered a Kill-a-watt, but till it arrives, we are trying to figure it out. Any thoughts? [more inside]
How to clone a harddrive?
I want to install a bigger hard drive to my laptop. How do I clone the current hard drive to the new one so I don't have to reinstall windows on the new disk? [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 at 6:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mave_80 at 6:25 PM PST - 10 comments
How might we stop one of our cats from yanking out great clumps of her hair?
Neurotic cat filter: How might we stop one of our cats from yanking out great clumps of her hair? [more inside]
posted by yoga at 5:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by yoga at 5:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Gulf coast Alabama, vacation?
Where to vacation on the Gulf in Alabama? [more inside]
posted by griffey at 5:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by griffey at 5:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Problem boss + coping strategies...
How do I deal with a boss who dislikes me personally and says no to all of my ideas unless my direct supervisor is in the room "pleading my case" as well? [more inside]
Flash drive won't reclaim free space from deleted files.
My usb thumb drives won't reclaim space from deleted files (in OS X) [more inside]
posted by tylermoody at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by tylermoody at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Ubuntu ate my XP bootage
Ubuntu ate my WinXP via Grub: help me induce vomiting? [more inside]
Help me germinate my citrus seeds!
I have some citrus seeds that did not originate from a genetically modified/selected crop of trees that I would like to germinate and hopefully see fruit one day. They were picked out of fruit approximately 3 weeks ago. Whats the best way to go about this? [more inside]
Glassblower in Los Angeles?
Can anyone recommend a glassblower around Los Angeles CA to do a small job? I'd like to get some custom-made wineglasses. [more inside]
How do I get rid of my local iDisk after dropping .Mac?
How do I get rid of my local iDisk after getting rid of .Mac? [more inside]
posted by loudguitars at 4:08 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by loudguitars at 4:08 PM PST - 2 comments
How do people order Vicodin online without getting arrested?
I just watched an episode of Intervention where the woman was addicted to Vicodin. How does one go about ordering vicodin off of the internet without being arrested? [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse at 3:58 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by thebrokenmuse at 3:58 PM PST - 34 comments
Prescription sunglasses online retailer recommendations
Has anyone bought prescription sunglasses online before? Any recommendations? Things I should look out for?
Lumpy lawn
Suggestions for a lumpy lawn? [more inside]
Help a lawyer find happiness?
What kind of job/career-change should a semi-miserable lawyer look for? [more inside]
posted by GIRLesq at 3:10 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by GIRLesq at 3:10 PM PST - 24 comments
Where are these legends from?
NordicFolkMusicFilter: I'm writing about folk legends and myths in Scandinavia and the development of Nordic music (both in the past and in the modern era). Two bands that I think deserve specific recognition for their blending of ancient and modern, and for which I plan to highlight, are Garmarna and Sorten Muld. The only problem is, I'm not finding a lot of detail about the myths/legends these bands allegedly take their texts from. [more inside]
tell me everything about the MCATs
So I am ambitiously going to try taking the MCATs...and I am scared to death. [more inside]
Bulk Exporting E-Mail from Eudora Pro to TXT
How would I batch export Eudora Pro e-mails with customized filenames? [more inside]
posted by stst399 at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by stst399 at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
helathy food near grand central in nyc?
Where can I find inexpensive food to help me stay thin in the manhattan area? [more inside]
posted by shmegegge at 1:53 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by shmegegge at 1:53 PM PST - 13 comments
Posting television transcripts on the web?
Is it permissible to transcribe TV shows and post said transcripts on the web? [more inside]
How do I grant my hard drive permission to boot up?
Can I make my backup drive bootable without having to wipe it clean and start over from scratch? [more inside]
posted by umbú at 1:39 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by umbú at 1:39 PM PST - 5 comments
How to automatically extract graphical content from PDFs?
Are there any software packages or toolkits (preferably open source) available that allow me to automatically extract graphical content (such as pictures, diagrams, graphs, etc.) from batches of PDFs? [more inside]
posted by elbaso at 1:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by elbaso at 1:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me find a field trip location for tech-savvy middle school students
I am looking for a good fieldtrip location for 50 middle school students
in the New York City area. Requirements: these students are part of an
after-school computer/technology program, and the location must be at
least in some way educational, and technology-themed.
We have already been to:
-Sony Wonder Technology Lab
-The Museum of the Moving Image
-The Per Scholas Computer Recycling Facility
How can I optimize my computer, or any computer, for Adobe After Effects and Photoshop?
How can I optimize my computer, or any computer, for Adobe After Effects and Photoshop? [more inside]
My Funny Proxy, I Don't Find You Funny
According to the new Bluebook (a manual of legal citation), how do you cite to a proxy statement? I only have the Seventeenth Edition handy, but I know there is a new Rule 14.6(e) that explains this in the Eighteenth Edition. I need to figure this out before sundown, so if anyone has their Bluebook near by, would you mind cluing me in?
posted by Falconetti at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Falconetti at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I play video on my airport network?
How can I watch video saved on my iMac's external firewire HDD through an airport express on my MacBook? [more inside]
Music on TV: What's that song on Bravo's Top Chef?
Music on TV: What's that song on Bravo's Top Chef? [more inside]
Camus Tattoo
[LiteratureFilter] Help me make sure my tattoo means what I think it means. Your opinion counts! [more inside]
How to enhance my graphic design education?
Pursuing an MA in illustration this fall at SCAD. After graduation, I'd like to secure a job in graphic design while becoming a successful illustrator. Given my background, what would it take for me to achieve this goal? [more inside]
posted by apipameme at 12:44 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by apipameme at 12:44 PM PST - 9 comments
Give me something to talk about!
[GraduationSpeechFilter] I'm scheduled to give an end-of-year speech to a group of high schoolers. Help me plan what to say! [more inside]
Where can I find the pro-ugly sites?
Ugliness as a fetish on the Internet - resources? websites? chat? [more inside]
posted by stinkycheese at 12:40 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by stinkycheese at 12:40 PM PST - 10 comments
clothes horse-e
(via) What kind of software is useful for designing/tailoring clothes? [more inside]
posted by acro at 12:22 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by acro at 12:22 PM PST - 12 comments
Make iTunes Growl at me when it finishes synching my iPod.
Mac / iPod / iTunes / Growl Filter: I would like to know when my iPod has completed synchronizing via Growl. Is there an existing Growl plugin module that I can use to do this? I have searched and found nothing. Am I just going to have to create a Automator or AppleScript to run when the synch is finished that notifies Growl?
posted by smallerdemon at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by smallerdemon at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Yo- oh god!
I'm looking for suggestions for someone beginning in yoga at home. [more inside]
Quicken chanages my payees, why God why?
Quicken 2006 for Mac: when I download transactions, all checks (not other transactions) show up always paid to the same person--the wrong person, and the same (wrong) category. I can manually change the wrong info, but then it reverts when I "accept." I can again manually change it in the main register where it will stick. Any advice? [more inside]
Urban vs. Suburban Living: Help us settle a domestic dispute!
Help us settle a domestic dispute! Urban vs. suburban living. My wife and i can't seem to find a suitable compromise and it has become a significant problem in our relationship. Need help finding a middle ground, or other solution, in Los Angeles or other CA city. [more inside]
posted by krudiger at 10:58 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by krudiger at 10:58 AM PST - 33 comments
Xoloitzquintli information needed.
I need information about Xoloitzquintli (Mexican Hairless) dogs. [more inside]
Trying to avoiding a cat-astrophy
Two options, neither ideal. Wondering what AskMeta's amazing cat experts feel would be best for my two cats: joining me during my two-month assignment in Chicago, or staying in New York but with a cat-sitter who may require bringing their cat into our home. (more details inside...) [more inside]
Hoover's Alternative?
My company will be unable to subscribe to the Hoovers.com database in the near future and I've been asked to help search for a comparable alternative. Does anyone know of a db website (not hoovers or dun&bradstreet affiliated) that is comparable both price-wise (no more than $500/yr) and information-wise (provides an overview of companies including: address, overview, employees, SIC, financials, and key people)?
Thanks!
Would a straight man go to a lesbian couples therapist?
Would appreciate your opinion on a counseling question for heterosexual men ~ [more inside]
posted by widdershins at 10:32 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by widdershins at 10:32 AM PST - 33 comments
Ew, Desert Hands
Help me find a hand and body moisturizer. Difficulty: Las Vegas. [more inside]
posted by ilsa at 10:08 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by ilsa at 10:08 AM PST - 29 comments
Vis a Vis Living in the Triangle
North Carolinian MeFites: Please fill me in on the treasures of the Raleigh-Durham area in preparation for a visit . . . [more inside]
posted by spitbull at 10:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by spitbull at 10:05 AM PST - 31 comments
Dessert ideas needed
I need dessert idea(s) to accommodate some restrictions. [more inside]
Can You Give Me Coffee Suggestions for My Office Taste-Off?
Can you recommend some good gourmet coffees for my company taste-off? [more inside]
How to beat post-project blues?
What do you do to shake the "Post Project" blues? [more inside]
posted by BeerGrin at 9:32 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by BeerGrin at 9:32 AM PST - 6 comments
Can I find sanity and peace in life having the mother that I have??
Just in time for Mothers Day - How do I resolve long-standing issues I have with my mother??? [WARNING: LONG POST] [more inside]
Attack of the Benny Hill music!
Why are old film clips always played at super-speed, in spite of the ease with which this could be fixed? [more inside]
posted by dmd at 9:07 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by dmd at 9:07 AM PST - 15 comments
How much rent can I afford?
Hello. I want to rent an apartment in a fairly high-priced market (Washington, DC) and don't know how much of my income I can allot to covering my rent, while still living comfortably in other areas. [more inside]
Wanna chat?
I'm looking for an off-topic message board, but I don't know if it exists. [more inside]
Black lines across my Firefox browser
Beesting allergy/epi-pen protocol
How can I get a doctor to prescribe me an EpiPen for beestings, when the same doctor refuses to test me for beesting allergies for fear of triggering anaphylactic shock? [more inside]
3D Trig question
3D Trig question: I have a 2D square in 3D space (a Face). I know the positions of the four corner vertices in form x,y,z. How do I calculate the rotation in degrees (Euler angles) as relative from the center of the face?
I want to end up with degrees of rotations around x-axis,y-axis,z-axis. Bonus if you can write it in pseudocode.
How can I use RFIDs and some sort of detector to create a city-wide treasure hunt?
How can I use RFIDs and some sort of detector to create a city-wide treasure hunt? [more inside]
posted by ab5000 at 8:13 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ab5000 at 8:13 AM PST - 9 comments
My wife doesn't love me.
My wife doesn't love me how do I cope? [more inside]
Looking for a WWII F4F to photograph
I am looking to photograph a WWII Grumman F4F "Wildcat" as a present for my dad. While there is a local airshow in Geneseo, NY each summer, they have not had a F4F. Does anyone know of an airshow this summer within a days drive of Rochester, NY? A museum would also be okay, though it might be more difficult to get good photos. [more inside]
posted by tommasz at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by tommasz at 8:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Ah, blessed low-volume
How do I make my iPod quieter? [more inside]
What I do now that I know someone in our class is cheating?
What I do now that I know someone in our class is cheating? [more inside]
I love my boyfriend, but feel tense near him. Why?
I love my boyfriend and enjoy his company. He loves me a lot. Why then do I feel on edge when I'm near him? [more inside]
Third time at the auto inspection station has gotta be the charm
So the DC DMV is having a real go with me. I'll spare you the saga so far, but let's just say that after two trips to the inspection station and two separate mechanics, now I'm told that my "On Board Diagnostics" monitor needs to be reset. [more inside]
posted by greggish at 7:02 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by greggish at 7:02 AM PST - 23 comments
Why do any therapists trust The Interpretation of Dreams?
I'm reading Freud's The Interpretation of Dreams, and the jumps he makes in interpreting dreams -- from a dream image to someone's long-ago memory to some quote to another quote to a childhood wet-nurse -- strike me as absolutely ludicrous. How and why do any therapists put any faith in this method of interpretation (I know many don't)?
What does it means to be an adult and how do I become one?
What does it means to be an adult and how do I become one? [more inside]
posted by bluenausea at 6:54 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by bluenausea at 6:54 AM PST - 48 comments
I'm in love with a man but I can't work out whether he has feelings for me or not!
I had a short but serious relationship with someone I'd been friends with for a while, and with whom I was in love with. Now I'm not sure if he still cares for me - even though I know nothing that prevented our relationship from working out has changed yet, or if I'm just seeing what I want to see. Much Much More Inside [more inside]
The happiest of birthdays!
[BirthdayFilter] I need to plan the best 21st birthday surprise/gift for my dearest friend. [more inside]
How to market and price paintings as a young artist?
How should one market and price art as a young artist? My sister-in-law is a very talented young (20 y.o.) artist. She is just finishing an undergraduate program in fine arts (where she excelled, particularly in the applied courses), and is actively attempting to make a business out of selling and marketing her art. [more inside]
Looking for modern / retro outdoor fireplace ideas.
Fireplace Filter: I am looking for outdoor fireplace ideas. I like the old 60's metal "cone" type fireplace (in orange!), but i can't find a good way to search for those; I'm not sure what they are called and my google skillz aren't helping. Could I make one myself? [more inside]
posted by gingembre at 6:29 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gingembre at 6:29 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I plan a trip to the Olympics?
I want to see the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver in person. How early can/should I book a hotel room and plane tickets and event tickets? What do I need to think about in advance? How do I do this?
posted by Plutor at 6:26 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Plutor at 6:26 AM PST - 8 comments
Basic MS Excel question.
Basic MS Excel questions. How do I ask for the numeric value of the Nth cell to the right of the cell with this (requested) function in it? Relatedly, is there a way to write a function in some cell that places a numeric value in a cell N cells to the right of that cell?
Gift Suggestions?
A cousin is about to be ordained as a Methodist minister in South Carolina. What would be a good ordination gift?
Moldy Walls
My family has mold growing on the lower portions of inside of the walls in the central area of our 15-year-old home. We're getting the house sprayed, but the price the contractor gave us seems extremely high. What should I expect? [more inside]
posted by silasjones at 1:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by silasjones at 1:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Budgeting around strange timings
How do I conceptually wrap my head around a monthly budget that doesn't want to play by the rules? My money matters are fairly simple, but the timing is killing me. [more inside]
posted by sarahsynonymous at 12:03 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by sarahsynonymous at 12:03 AM PST - 20 comments
May 8
What's wrong with my back?
What is wrong with my back? It hurts MUCH during the night, gets better during the day. Yes I will see a doctor. [more inside]
Programming Language with Variable Rules?
Is there an existing programming language with variable syntax rules that can be set at compile time/interpreter-time? [more inside]
posted by mikeyk at 11:42 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mikeyk at 11:42 PM PST - 14 comments
Streaming MP3s from home PC to work PC (which has WebSense filter)
How can I stream MP3s from my home computer to my work computer THROUGH an evil Websense filter? [more inside]
"Fruits Basket" manga spoilers, please?
I'm looking for spoilers about the "Fruits Basket" manga. [more inside]
How to stop my sister's dog's newly aggressive behavior towards his new roommate?
My sister and her dog just moved into a new apartment with a new roommate and "new" dog last weekend. Now her never before aggressive dog is attacking the "new" dog. What do we do? [more inside]
How can I capitalize on a job offer I received but won't accept?
How can I capitalize on a job offer I received but won't accept? [more inside]
Just a fool in love?
Just found out that my long time love is a daily phone sex participant and while away on a business/pleasure trip (staying with friends whom I spoke with on the phone) is posting and responding to online "casual sex" posts for both men and women. I don't know if meetings occured. [more inside]
Stove top cupcakes?
It's Mother's Day soon... And I want to cook/bake my mum something - but I've got no oven! Suggestions? [more inside]
How to hire for a company you plan to leave?
How to deal with hiring new employees when you yourself are no longer satisfied with the company/thinking seriously of quitting? [more inside]
Help me create a playlist that doesn't make people want to down a quart of whiskey.
I like making mixes, but people keep telling me they're a bit depressing--not to put them down, but just like, "Oh, I really liked it, but I wouldn't listen to it all the time, too depressing." [more inside]
Will cats on feeding cycles chunk up if offered a bottomless bowl?
How likely is it to switch the eating patterns of a sister pair of 1 year old cats without them becoming overweight? [more inside]
stamps as a memorial thank you
Stamps as part of memorial thank you... [more inside]
If we can survive the honeymoon, the actual marraige should be a breeze.
Road-trip filter. I am in the process of planning a rather ambitious honeymoon. He and I are canoeing in the Boundary Waters area of Minnesota for a week, which is exciting enough, but we are also planning to drive there. From Mississippi. And tent camping on the way. [more inside]
Where can I find a special effects makeup artist to do a demo for teens in L.A.?
Where can I find a special effects makeup artist in the Los Angeles area who would be willing to do a demo for a room full of teens for a cheap-ish price? [more inside]
Make this game less annoying!
I'm tired of being a crappy golfer. I'm 21 and have been playing for about 5 years. My hdcp is 18 and I would like to get down to single digit. Are there golf training (2-12 weeks) camps for adults? Where? Other ideas? I have the time and cash and I don't mind traveling.
Old Los Angeles based DOS game?
Old DOS game involving adventuring around Los Angeles... [more inside]
Where are Ralph's women's clothes?
In Ralph Lauren's NYC flagship, are women's collections on the bottom floors?
Is it possible to make money in internet resale?
Does anyone have experience buying things off sites like Dealspl.us, Modoshi and Woot, then reselling them (with markup) on Craigslist and/or Ebay? How did it work out? Is it possible to make a living this way? Any tips?
I can pass up the pack, but the drag is killing me.
How can I convince myself to not smoke casually? [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam at 5:57 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 5:57 PM PST - 24 comments
Acoustic Properties of Geodesic Domes
Looking for those with personal experience with acoustical and heating/cooling properties of geodesic domes [more inside]
Who wrote this sci-fi book?
Who wrote this science fiction book about colonialists, furry bipeds and a weird plant-like intelligence? [more inside]
posted by lazy robot at 5:43 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lazy robot at 5:43 PM PST - 14 comments
Please god help my blistered feet
How do I stop getting these huge blisters on my feet whenever I do certain sports? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich at 5:42 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by sergeant sandwich at 5:42 PM PST - 14 comments
Convince my wife not to quit her job
How can I convince my wife that we need her income and that as much as we'd like to have our son at home with her instead of in Day Care, we have to face reality or severely cut back our lifestyle. [more inside]
What can I do on the daily 40 minute commute to/from work (via train)?
What can I do on the daily 40 minute commute to/from work (via train)? [more inside]
Help me get rid of my bad mood.
What are some of the ways you try and get out of a bad mood? [more inside]
Bachelorette party in Portland?
Where can a group of girls go for a classy, non-skanky, dancing/drinking bachelorette party in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
Potato Chip Bags - Ziploc?
[ObviousFilter?] Why haven't potato chip bags adopted Ziploc-type seals? Chip-clips are just "ok," and yet I see every other fresh product adopting the Ziploc-type seals. Is this a conspiracy to make my chips go stale (aka inedible) sooner?
posted by tdabbott at 4:42 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by tdabbott at 4:42 PM PST - 16 comments
Closure Exposure
Can someone please explain javascript closures to me in plain english? Closures for Dummies makes me feel like a dummy. What are closures and why would I want to use them? And most importantly, what is a real world example of where they would be really useful. I have no formal CS background, so if you mention CS terms I might get confused.
Paprika melted my mind
Decent budget lenses for shooting babies, beautiful scenery, (and maybe) blooms?
Prospective DSLR user ISO decent budget lenses for shooting babies, beautiful scenery, (and maybe) blooms. [more inside]
How take a flattering portrait of my boss?
How to take a flattering portrait of my boss when I have about an hour and very little control over the conditions? [more inside]
Prom dress for a nerd
I need advice on constructing a suitably nerdy prom dress. [more inside]
How much should I (photography student) charge an architectural firm to take photographs of their recently completeted projects?
How much should I (photography student) charge an architectural firm to take photographs of their recently completeted projects? [more inside]
posted by krisken at 1:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by krisken at 1:29 PM PST - 11 comments
This Dummy needs a guide to learn Bayesian statistical analysis
Gather 'round, friends, and tell me how to learn Bayesian statistical analysis. [more inside]
How to help my daughter adjust to her new custody arrangement?
Is there anything I can do to help my child adjust to her new custody arrangement? (And possibly make life a little easier on me, too?) [more inside]
Who is that person?
BostonFilter: Opera singer on jewelry poster. Who is it? [more inside]
posted by jdfan at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jdfan at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
MUD client for Windows Mobile? Converting Windows software to Windows mobile.
A MUD client (used for text-based role playing games) for Windows Mobile. Is there one? How easy would it be to make one or convert an open source version? [more inside]
posted by jruckman at 12:52 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by jruckman at 12:52 PM PST - 2 comments
Have shelves, must fill.
I just bought a bunch of new furniture, including 4 deep bookshelves from Ikea. I didn't fully consider what would go on them at the time, so now they are mostly empty. What should go on them? [more inside]
Can you name the title and the artist who produced this funky disco song?
Can you name the title and the artist who produced this funky disco song? [more inside]
posted by DudeAsInCool at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by DudeAsInCool at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Voices in my head
RunningFilter: What do you think about when you're running? [more inside]
What was the boat journey to Paris like way back when?
What was the boat journey up the Rhone (and the Saone and down the Seine) to Paris like in the old days, before the internal combustion engine and the damming of the river? Where were the portages? How long did it take? Any resources greatly appreciated, from memoirs to histories to (well researched) novels, online or off.
posted by languagehat at 11:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by languagehat at 11:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Dating a former professor - bad for his reputation?
Dating a former professor - bad for his reputation? [more inside]
internet-savvy Austin therapists
Looking for an internet-savvy therapist in Austin. [more inside]
Help me fake trompe-l'oeil in my bathroom.
I have a vision for decorating my bathroom. It sort of involves an amateurish take on trompe-l'oeil -- I know I've seen it before, but I can't think of where. I'm hoping the Hive can put me on the right path to creativity. [more inside]
I have hives. They're making me crazy.
I have really bad hives. I've been to the doc, and I have a follow up with her next week. I'm on meds. But the hives are still here and they're making me miserable. Is there something I'm missing or something I should ask the doc about? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at 10:36 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by misanthropicsarah at 10:36 AM PST - 22 comments
Flea market on Perry Street?
Each of the past two springs (May? June?), my girlfriend has stumbled across a flea market / street fair in Manhattan on Perry St. near Bleeker. It doesn't seem to be there every week (at least the times we've walked by), and we can't find any reference to it anywhere online. Any fellow NYC vintage-shopping folks know what she's thinking of, and when/if it might reappear?
European sites that tell me what's happening?
News, culture, technology, best-of-the-web sites with a european scope & focus? [more inside]
Looking for great webinar service providers
Got any webinar (online seminar) service provider recommendations? [more inside]
Looking for good universities for baby boomers who need to work.
What decent universities exist for baby boomers who need a degree but have to keep working? [more inside]
Help me fill this room.
Suggestions for filling extra space in NYC apartment? [more inside]
Will I regret never playing the field?
Only ever had one (great) girlfriend. Will I regret never playing the field? [more inside]
Why was everyone else proud of me, execpt my husband?
My interaction with an armed robber prevented a possible tragedy at a crowded shop, but my husband has yet to acknowledge that. [more inside]
Need name of obscure rookie starting pitcher
San Francisco Giants Filter: I'm looking for the name of a rookie starting pitcher who was called up from the minors. This happened in the latter half of the season against the Arizona Diamondbacks in between the year 2000 and 2004. I can't remember the season exactly. This pitcher got absolutely rocked by the D-backs and never really surfaced again. Myself and all of my buddies cant figure out what the guys name was. Any and all suggestions will help. But if you have the numbers or date of the game that would be awesome too.
MLS needed for entry?
Librarians: Is the library the right place for me, and do I need an MLS to get there? [more inside]
How to hop a freight train
How do I hop a freight train? I've wanted to do this for years and I think this summer is going to be the one. Any info you can give me will be more than I know now. Most online sources are very secretive with specifics. [more inside]
Bike tech help for the non-bike weenie.
I've resurrected my bike for the second time from the shed at my mom's to get back into riding regularly, but this time there is something wrong with the gear shifters. Bear with me as I try to explain inside as I know little about the nuts and bolts of bikes. I'm hoping the bike nerds of MeFi can help me diagnose the problem and give me an idea of how much it might cost to fix so that I can weigh repair with purchasing a new bike. [more inside]
posted by stefnet at 8:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by stefnet at 8:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Are there any Americatowns?
Are there any "Americatowns" or "Little New Yorks"? I mean, are there any neighborhoods outside the U.S. that are known for having a sizable American expatriate/emigrant population and culture? I'm not talking about tourist ghettos in popular vacation spots. Nor am I interested in discussing the many American businesses and aspects of American culture that have spread outside the U.S. I just want to know if there are neighborhoods of non-American cities where a sizable, cohesive community of Americans live and work.
Mother's Day on I-95
Mother's Day lunch, somewhere between DC and Richmond? [more inside]
Help me get great health care for my great dog!
PetInsuranceFilter: I have a new dog. Yay! She's the best. I want to get her health insurance. [more inside]
What Country?
Can anyone identify this South American(?) writing? [more inside]
Why do I have a headwind in both directions?
I'm living the "uphill both ways" joke. I cycle to work, and I've always got a headwind, every day, in both directions. Why? [more inside]
Kicking the Google habit: how?
Giving up Google: can you suggest alternatives? [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon at 7:37 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 7:37 AM PST - 26 comments
Dysfunctional family vs. defeated mother
How can I break the cycle of dysfunction in my family? [more inside]
5k in NYC this summer?
I am looking to find a walk/run 5k I can enter this summer in NYC. [more inside]
In an application for a private foundation grant, how do I decide a specific request amount?
In an application for a private foundation grant, how do I decide a specific request amount (given that I know only their TOTAL annual giving, not their AVERAGE giving per funded project)? [more inside]
Can't be a bridesmaid, help me be a helpermaid!
Wedding Help - What are the various odd jobs and loose ends that friends could have helped you with when you got married? How can I make myself useful to dear friends getting hitched in another country at the end of the summer? [more inside]
Not pregnant, just fat
Because of the way I carry my excess weight, I look pregnant. I think this is preventing me from finding a job. [more inside]
How can I export my Google Talk "Chats" from Gmail?
How can I export my Google Talk "Chats" from Gmail? [more inside]
Minority Report question & spoiler
Minority Report question & spoiler . . . [more inside]
Database of famous persons' names + disambiguations - where?
Where can I find a data source containing names and disambiguations of most well-known (living and dead) people? [more inside]
Language Fun
Good ways to learn Khmer? [more inside]
Where should we live in Honolulu?
What can you tell me about Honolulu neighborhoods? [more inside]
Is the Big Bad Wolf really that bad?
Tell me about the oil industry. It's one of the places I could possibly work upon graduation. Is it as evil as it is sometimes made to look? [more inside]
How can I run without running out of breath and feeling incredibly tired afterwards?
How can I run without running out of breath and feeling incredibly tired afterwards? [more inside]
Do I have to compromise silence in order to get higher PSI from a water pump?
Do I have to compromise silence in order to get higher PSI from a water pump? [more inside]
May 7
Family in Japan! Want to eat an octopus.
Family coming to visit me in Japan: My sister and brother both asked me to do one thing each. My sister would like to participate in a tea ceremony, my brother would like to eat a live octopus. Please, any recommendations in or around Tokyo were I can take them. Thanks everyone. [more inside]
The Zen of Cash
Instructions for making an origami crane from a dollar bill? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 11:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bjrubble at 11:03 PM PST - 5 comments
What language should I study?
What language should I study? [more inside]
Laptop screen quality questions.
Laptop screen quality questions: [more inside]
American Indian/Native American Blogs
What are some good American Indian (or "Native American") blogs or community politics/culture/what-have-you discussion sites?
Should I consider grad school if I already have a good job?
I'm 26 years old and already making a good living. Should I consider going to grad school for international relations or international affairs? [more inside]
How do I stop myself from cheating?
I have a girlfriend I'm in love with. But I'm also in love another girl. She's leaving town, and I want to sleep with her. Why shouldn't I? [more inside]
Creative ways to give financial assistance to a sibling?
I want to give a sibling financial assistance, but want it to be more than short-term relief. What are some ideas? [more inside]
Do I have issues or am I simply a sap?
Am I on the verge of an emotional break down, just have some deep emotional issues I need to work through or am I just a big ol sap? [more inside]
Spreadsheet to calculate EI/CPP?
Are there Excel spreadsheets available for Canadian (Ontario) payroll calculation that automatically calculate EI, CPP, etc?
Organizing dinners for groups of 8
What is the best way to split 80+ people into dinners for groups of 8? (more details) [more inside]
posted by realblanka at 8:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by realblanka at 8:06 PM PST - 4 comments
I should really wonder about other things. But I don't.
80sTVShow/FantasyFilter: Sword and Sorcery. At the end of each episode (?), the image would freeze and covert to a painting of said image. That's all I remember. I was 7 or 8 at the time so this would make it around 1985 or so.
So. Yeah. That's all you get. Go to it, Mefites. [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher at 7:05 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ryecatcher at 7:05 PM PST - 14 comments
Fall off the bone chicken
Any solutions to antiobiotic allergies when they're needed?
Has anyone else had severe allergic reactions (e.g., hives, anaphylaxis) to antibiotics, and what did you do if you actually needed it? [more inside]
Coffee Shops in Charlottesville, VA.
Looking for a good coffee shop in the Charlottesville, VA. area for working in the evenings... [more inside]
Help adding photos to a manuscript.
Desktop Publishing-Filter: I'm assisting someone in completing his memoir. He has a number of family photos that he would like to scan in and insert into the text in various chapters. Help me figure out what we need. [more inside]
Bank St or Columbia for a master's degree for a teacher?
A teacher friend of mine is trying to choose between Columbia Teachers' College and Bank Street for a master's degree. Any advice? [more inside]
Help me and my budget actually work this time?
Mac BudgetFilter - Help me find the best thing to track my expenses and tame my impulsiveness, and use my powers for good and not evil! (more inside) [more inside]
Does SSA reclaim benefits when someone dies?
My grandmother died last Friday. I've been handling her finances for years. She just got her (meager) pension and disbursement from Social Security days before passing. I've talked to the pension people and there's no issue there, but is SSA going to want to reclaim their May disbursement? [more inside]
posted by friarjohn at 5:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by friarjohn at 5:07 PM PST - 9 comments
Find my Amazon in Hong kong!
In summary: please recommend an online shop based in Hong Kong! [more inside]
Rise again, rise again
In the Stan Rogers song "The Mary Ellen Carter", what does "crumble into scale" mean? [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay at 4:17 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Johnny Assay at 4:17 PM PST - 5 comments
What's it like to work at Wal-Mart?
What is it really like to work at Wal-Mart? [more inside]
posted by DMan at 4:15 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by DMan at 4:15 PM PST - 24 comments
steamed veggie toppings
I've been steaming a lot of veggies lately, much quicker than cooking them. I usually top them with tomato sauce/mozzarella and some spices. I'm getting kinda sick of tomato sauce, what are some alternative toppings?
posted by parallax7d at 3:07 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by parallax7d at 3:07 PM PST - 44 comments
Linear Blended Housepaint
How can I paint my living room wall with a smooth gradient from X color to Y color? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie at 2:59 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by ostranenie at 2:59 PM PST - 19 comments
What should I do about my swollen pinky?
Swollen pinky after having it caught in someone's sleeve when attempting to punch said someone. Will it go away on its own? [more inside]
Working Net Connection on a Train?
What's the best way to get net access on the train from Minneapolis to Milwaukee? [more inside]
Travelling in Central Asia
Central Asia trip late May - early June. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 1:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mammary16 at 1:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Refinishing a redwood burl coffee table
How do I refinish a heavily overwaxed, overused redwood burl table? [more inside]
posted by felix at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by felix at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Champagne taste on a beer budget.
Where can I find a cheaper cousin of this lamp? [more inside]
How to make culinary foam
Should I code at a hedge fund?
Tell me about being a junior programmer at a hedge fund. [more inside]
Should I just give him the money?
My husband is financially irresponsible. Do I bail him out? (Sorry for the long post) [more inside]
posted by triggerfinger at 1:18 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by triggerfinger at 1:18 PM PST - 38 comments
How to find greater moderation?
Assessing Europe's view of America in the 20th century.
What are some books, essays, or maybe even films that assess Europe's view of America in the 20th century? [more inside]
Good TV series and epic movies
What are some good 3+ hour made-for-TV series or epic movies along the lines of I, Claudius and Shogun? [more inside]
Please help me find a therapist.
Boxers or briefs?
What's up with Europe and their aversion to swimming trunks? [more inside]
Rescuing Word Files with Knoppix
How do I get Knoppix to read .doc files? [more inside]
Chilling on the Portuguese coast
What are some nice small-to-medium cities on the Portuguese coast to spend a week or two? And how can I find places (apartments/homes) to rent there from the US?
Which Mac notes application do I need?
There are tons of Mac notes applications out there, but I've yet to find the right one for managing the notes for my book. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places? [more inside]
What a racquet!
I was given a New York City tennis permit for my birthday ($100 value) which I just received. Does my girlfriend need one too? [more inside]
How do I drive my new boat?
I've driven everything else...but don't know anything about boat controls. [more inside]
Giving a domain as a gift--what software and links do you recommend?
My wife's brother graduates from art school this weekend. The family chipped in and bought him a MacBook, his first new computer and first Mac. He's wicked talented and a natural tinkerer, but I get the sense he's not that computer-savvy. He's a printmaker, painter, and music freak, and his many talents skew to the analog.
I registered his name as a domain and I'm going to give it to him as a gift, and I wanted to give him a CD or something with some links and free software to get him started. What would you recommend for a dude like this?
Recommend a free online notepad
Free online application for storing quick ideas, notes, websites, etc--like post-it notes on your moniter, only digital and easily organized and searched. Currently I'm trying out Helipad, but what do you use? More functionality needs inside. [more inside]
My cat won't stop demanding to be let out. Ever.
Video Archiving Server
I'm looking for a server solution that I can stream video to be archived (in real time) for access at a later date. More after the break... [more inside]
Can you explain engine oil weights?
Can someone explain the importance or relevance of different weight engine oil? How much and why should your local climate affect your oil choice? [more inside]
posted by mdion at 9:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mdion at 9:49 AM PST - 9 comments
How to find holiday accommodation accessible by public transport?
Can you recommend any sites which list (or allow easy searches for) villas/cottages/apartments in Europe that are accessible without a car? I've found a couple for Italy here and here - any other suggestions?
How do I use off brand toner in my printer?
How do I get my Samsung ML-2510 printer to take knock off/after market/ off brand toner cartridges? I have a "CRU Fuse Error." [more inside]
I'm newly married! I want more legroom!
Can airline ticket counter employees be bought? [more inside]
Babies diaper leaks only at night.
2 week old baby has diaper leaking issues, but only at night. Mom is tired of changing outfits 4 times a night. What to do? [more inside]
Last night I had a dream my father died.
Can't remember a poem and it's driving me crazy. I think it's a sestina. Something about a father's dying. [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 9:14 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 9:14 AM PST - 11 comments
three dog fight
Is a third dog one dog too many? [more inside]
What's so bad about being a librarian?
Librarians -- rain on my parade! What didn't they tell you in school? What are the worst parts of your job? What do you regret about your schooling/early career? [more inside]
Vicious circle
My car dies periodically and the shop tinkers with it (starter, alternator, battery, etc.) but my mechanic has opined that part of the problem may be that I don't drive it enough. Does anyone have any experience with trickle chargers? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan at 9:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Morrigan at 9:05 AM PST - 31 comments
Pregnant women need not apply.
Can a landlord refuse to rent an apartment to someone because they're pregnant? [more inside]
Help me ballpark what my heating costs might be?
Can anyone help me come up with a general estimate as to how much propane used for home heating might cost in NH? [more inside]
posted by catfood at 8:51 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by catfood at 8:51 AM PST - 3 comments
What are these East German Commies saying, anyway?
German-speakers: What are the Commies in these (very brief) clips from East Germany saying? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 8:11 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 8:11 AM PST - 5 comments
Inexpensive Prescription Sunglasses
I want to get inexpensive prescription sunglasses by buying drug store frames and inserting real lenses. The eyeglass place says I need to buy ophthalmological frames (which they sell for $100 and up) because drugstore sunglasses are too cheap and not up to the job. Is this the real deal or are they scamming me?
Adobe Contribute extensions, mimetypes & locations?
Anyone know the Adobe Contribute CS4 default file extensions / mimetypes for user content under Windows XP Home and Pro? How about the local directory for user content imported into Contribute? Anything like:
"%HOMEDRIVE%""%HOMEPATH%"\"%appdata%"
TIA
Guitar effects help
How do we restore the shine to a granite surface?
Granite is impervious to most things, except... [more inside]
So does this guy like me or what?
So how do I find out what this guy is thinking about me and our series of quasi-dates without actually, you know, having to ASK him. Am I missing something here? (Much more inside.) [more inside]
Premature menopause/oophorectomy
Anyone out there been through premature menopause? [more inside]
Redemption Camp
Redemption Camp : A camp in the middle of the African jungle where people who have nothing left to live for can go and live for a while. Is this a good idea for me to start up? [more inside]
An easy and useful research topic relating to the challenges celebrities face (in China)?
An easy and useful research topic relating to the challenges celebrities face (in China)? [more inside]
What are the best online resources for new World of Darkness players?
What are the best online resources for new World of Darkness players? [more inside]
posted by raddevon at 6:31 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by raddevon at 6:31 AM PST - 1 comment
Asthma Anonymous
[AsthmaFilter] - Will daily intake of a therapy spray like Alvesco (Ciclesonid) cause your asthma to become worse once you stop? It seems to have happened to me. Is it possible to become asthma free without the medicines? [more inside]
Where is the news?
What are some off-beat sources of local news? [more inside]
Industry is the soul of business and the keystone of prosperity”
I want to build an eight foot long arch bridge in my backyard. How should I do this? [more inside]
26 year sobriety gift for dad?
My dad will be sober for 26 years in a couple weeks, and being that AA is such a huge part of his life, I wanted to get him something really special. I'm not familiar with AA so I was hoping to get some suggestions both from people in the program as well as general ideas about a gift. [more inside]
file formats
Is there any way on windows xp to find out what process the computer goes through, say, when I double click on a word document or play a song, or do anything. [more inside]
posted by amsterdam63 at 1:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by amsterdam63 at 1:09 AM PST - 9 comments
May 6
ShortStoryFilter: Looking for a short story where Americans go on vacation and get killed
ShortStoryFilter: Looking for a short story where Americans go on vacation and get killed. [more inside]
What daily activities should I keep a log of?
Daily log: What daily activities should I keep a log of? I am starting to try to keep track of my daily activity in a text document. I also know of software to do this but are there any in particular that are good? [more inside]
posted by ihope at 11:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ihope at 11:13 PM PST - 15 comments
What can I do to help my brother's recovery period?
My brother just injured his achilles tendon, what can I do for him? [more inside]
how to care for selvage denim
Selvage denim: care and feeding [more inside]
What was the name of that Philip Glass Piece Played on PBS?
What is the name of Philip Glass' piece played this Sunday at the Gala for Alice Tully Hall on PBS? [more inside]
"He was as fresh as the month of May." - Chaucer
Looking for a book - modern fiction, middle ages genre (not a romance novel!) [more inside]
posted by Liosliath at 7:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Liosliath at 7:24 PM PST - 10 comments
wireless security system
Shopping for wireless security camera setup [more inside]
posted by curiousleo at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by curiousleo at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
Is it possible for me to perform a marriage ceremony?
You know how on 'Friends', Joey performed the marriage ceremony for Chandler and Monica? Can I do that for my friends in Toronto (ON, Canada)? ... [more inside]
posted by omair at 6:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by omair at 6:36 PM PST - 8 comments
How to win the heart of a girl?
I'm not sure how to phrase this question..but there's this girl at work..who's apparantly has never been in a "real" relationship with a guy...and appears to be scared by the thought of it. How do I win her over? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:25 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by anonymous at 6:25 PM PST - 21 comments
Autism services in Florida
How are autism services in Florida? [more inside]
Speccy Control
How can I control things with my Speccy? [more inside]
posted by popcassady at 5:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by popcassady at 5:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Unlocking a cell phone that doesn't allow buttons to be pressed?
I have a locked Motorola phone that I bought while on vacation 'cause I liked the phone and it was cheap. Now that I'm no longer in Mexico, I'd like to continue using the phone. I bought an unlock code based on the IMEI and was told to punch it in with a SIM from a company that the phone isn't locked to. However, whenever I put a SIM in from another company, the display reads "No Sim" and doesn't allow me to press any buttons. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Where should I go to have a great time and hopefully meet people before I have to start working?
School just ended, and I have two weeks before I start working. Where can I go on a spur of the moment solo trip? [more inside]
posted by snoogles at 5:31 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by snoogles at 5:31 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me find my name!
We have a small 501c3 charity and someone is offended at our name because they worry it's too close to theirs and wants us to change it. Help us find an alternative. Any and all suggestions welcome. (Story inside) [more inside]
What's a word meaning "having mixed Greek and Latin roots"?
I need to find the word meaning "a word with mixed Latin and Greek roots." It's not just "hybrid word," but a word that specifically indicated Greek and Latin origins. I've had several people remark that they know it but can't think of it, and my search skills have failed thusfar.
Looking for information on cheapest airline travel routes
If I wanted to fly from one mainland to another -- North America to Asia, for instance -- but I'm willing to fly out of any city in North America to any city in Asia, how can I find out the cheapest route? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 5:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nitsuj at 5:21 PM PST - 10 comments
I've got joint pain from scooping ice cream. Are there exercises I can do to minimize the discomfort?
I started working in an ice cream store and I'm getting some odd aches and pains. Are there stretches or exercises I can do to minimize them? [more inside]
how does a seriously FAT DUDE behave normally?
[fat dude question] how do people with normal bodies keep them that way? [more inside]
posted by taff at 4:58 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by taff at 4:58 PM PST - 67 comments
Best rate at Maritime Hotel?
How to get the best rate at the Maritime Hotel in NYC for June 9th?
would vacuum damage a corpse?
Would vacuum damage a corpse? This is actually a scientific research question (at the end of the explanations). [more inside]
I need to prove that I was born
I need a birth certificate. How do I make this happen? [more inside]
Tools for Word Frequency Analysis
Is there a recent American Word Corpus available for free? [more inside]
How can I transport alcohol from Missouri to Florida?
I need to get three bottles of liquor to Tampa by Friday, which is when I arrive there. Can I ship it via UPS or FedEx, or should I risk bringing them in my luggage? [more inside]
Ceci n'est pas une poolshed.
I'd like suggestions for a seascape/dreamscape in pastel/seashell colours that may or may not include shells, but hopefully includes water that I can paint on the wall of the pool shed/poolside shaded sitting area. [more inside]
Who should we put as our beneficiary?
How does one provide life insurance benefit for someone who cannot have an income? [more inside]
Me and phones and connectivity this week...
My boss has a Samsung D500 and some generic Bluetooth dongle. In the past, she would plug in the dongle, put the phone by it and some software enabling contact-transferrage, etc. would pop up. Now, she gets a window about the DUN modem asking for a mysterious username and password and a number-to-dial. [more inside]
Nashville here we come...
Nashville Filter: Going to Nashville for a week (starting Tuesday 29th May). What are the BEST things we can do? [more inside]
Help me find a good game to play over the internet with my friends.
Help me find a good game to play over the internet with my friends. [more inside]
Help with rental damage (pictures included)
I just caused some minor body damage to a local rental truck (see photos) caused by grazing a chain link fencepost. I know nothing about body work and would like to get a general idea of what dollar amount of damage I'm in for and whether I should get my insurance involved (or whether it will get involved). [more inside]
Saving & Organizing Screenshots
I am trying to come up with a way to save and organize screen shots pulled from web pages. I don't have any issues with obtaining the screen shots, my problem is that I can't think of a simple way of getting the images online in an organized manner. Ideally I would like to just be able to grab a region of a web page, paste in into an application, tag it or rename it or whatever, submit it and be done with it. I have XP at work and OS X at home. Although not mandatory it would be nice if I could follow the same process of saving/organizing the images from either location. Does anyone have any ideas?
Does the smell of cinnamon really neutralize the smell of decay?
Does the smell of cinnamon really neutralize the smell of decay? [more inside]
posted by richardh at 11:08 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by richardh at 11:08 AM PST - 13 comments
Crack that nip!
[BreastfeedingFilter] My partner and I just had a baby boy. So far, breastfeeding is going pretty darned well, except... [more inside]
Can I switch my horizontal outlets to the vertical via a gadget?
Sideways electrical outlets -- is there a gadget to plug in with vertical outlets? [more inside]
posted by gsh at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by gsh at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Renaissance man needs a degree (or do I ?)
I have a variety of talents and interests, but no degree. So, I'd like to go back to school and get a degree in Architecture or Urban-Planning. [more inside]
How do you drain a slightly flooded basement on the cheap?
Wetvacing isn't working, are there any less frustrating ways to get low - but still really damaging- amounts of water out of a basement for preferably less then two hundred dollars? [more inside]
posted by sandswipe at 8:08 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by sandswipe at 8:08 AM PST - 17 comments
WTB grate gift 4 english (an othr) teachrs, plz help?
What are some brilliant, thoughtful, practical, interesting gifts for my high school teachers? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 at 8:08 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by theiconoclast31 at 8:08 AM PST - 12 comments
MortgageFilter: Can 5.5% interest with average credit really be possible?
Mortgage Filter: My wife and I are looking for homes in the greater DC area and found what we think might be one of the best mortgage deals in the country. Of course, you can imagine that we are incredibly skeptical. More after the jump. [more inside]
Need help finding 80s movie with half animation and half live-action
I'm looking for a movie that was possibly made in the early 80s. It had a similar feel of Jungle Book because it had a little boy in it with many animals including a kangaroo. It was part animation and part live-action, and I believe the entire movie was set in Australia.
I wish I could remember more details of it, but I was quite young when I watched it and I haven't been able to find it since.
posted by czechmate at 7:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by czechmate at 7:28 AM PST - 8 comments
phimosis treatment options (besides chopping pieces off!)
I'd like to know a bit more about treatments of phimosis before I talk to my doctor about it. [more inside]
Ship an ordered laptop to Canada from USA
I would like to buy a customized HP TX1000z from HP (in lieu of the TX1120us) and have it shipped to Ontario, where I live. Any ideas on how considering HP USA will not ship to me, and HP CA will not sell me one. [more inside]
Pain In The Neck
I'm the lead vocalist in a band. I have a gig tonight. My throat hurts when I sing. Help! [more inside]
Hotel or Hostel recommendations for London and Bath (both in England)
Recommendation for a cheap self-catering hotels/hostels/b&bs/short-let apartments in London, UK and Bath? [more inside]
Dark webcomic
I'm looking for an online comic that uses photos as the background, three panels, with words over the top. The sense of humor is very dark, slightly sick, and I seem to remember the author either having another web comic, or a spouse with one.
posted by Sar at 2:19 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Sar at 2:19 AM PST - 5 comments
May 5
Where can I find great kids stuff in adult sizes?
Where can I find awesome kids prints (dinosaurs, Powerpuff Girls) on items such as undies or sheets for adults? [more inside]
A low power home server?
I want to build a home server to act as a file store, mp3 streamer etc. Is it possible to do so without destroying the planet? What ultra-low power options out there for use by the general public?
Overcoming fear of success.
Overcoming fear of success. [more inside]
How to get google apps to like me again.
Google Apps: I transfered my URL from one registrar to another. Google apps (hosting) isn't working. [more inside]
Ow. My face.
Let me preface this question by saying that I work in retail. More specifically, I work in a slightly smaller than K-Mart national chain big-box store specializing in low quality clothing and home crap. Anywayz: I fell at work. Actually what happens was that the entire back wall of the checkout lane I was using fell as I was leaning against it and took me with it. Yes. Best day ever. What do I do? [more inside]
I have too much money. Help me spend it.
Decent music stores near DFW? I have a few free hours tomorrow (Sunday) and would appreciate any suggestions. [more inside]
Video Editing Software Challenge
Video Editing Filter: Does anyone know of free or almost free software that is even just a little better than Windows Movie Maker? [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 7:54 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by snsranch at 7:54 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for a print involving a Mexican wrestler and a mermaid
I'm looking for a series of three prints, drawn in a stylized "cartoony" manner, which depict a luchador, his girlfriend, and a mermaid. [more inside]
posted by L. Fitzgerald Sjoberg at 6:54 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by L. Fitzgerald Sjoberg at 6:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Automotive GPS for GPS newbs
I'm thinking about getting a GPS device for my car. I mainly want something simple that will give me voice directions to where I'm going, but I'm totally new to GPS and don't know what other features might turn out to be useful. Any recommendations? [more inside]
4 Days in Vermont and New Hampshire
I've got 4 days off in mid-June and would like to vacation in New Hampshire and Vermont. I"m interested in light hiking and beautiful scenery, and hotels in the $150-200 range. Any recommendations about what to see and where to stay?
Could a non-gamer benefit from buying a "Gaming PC?"
I'm a power user, but I am NOT at all a gamer. Would I still benefit from buying a "gaming PC" (Dell XPS 710)?
Or, would I just be an idiot who wasted money on something they didn't need/won't use? [more inside]
Is it possible to style MySpace bulletins? Something simple for example, like changing the body background of a bulletin?
Is it possible to style MySpace bulletins? Something simple for example, like changing the body background of a bulletin?
< 'body style'="'background-color: #000000"> Only changes the outside page color, but the bulletin body stays white. Is it possible to change that? [more inside]
posted by cheero at 5:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by cheero at 5:23 PM PST - 2 comments
What would I need to make a gas turbine from scratch?
What would I need to make a gas turbine from scratch? [more inside]
Yamuna Body Rolling?
Experiences with Yamuna Body Rolling, anyone? Specifically the foot-savers part of it? Other foot-strength-training exercise programs for people with foot pain/flat feet/plantar faciitis? [more inside]
"Decadent" films?
Any able to suggest any good "Decadent" films? [more inside]
Automating the creation of a Google map.
What's the easiest way to plot 400 addresses on a Google map? [more inside]
posted by davebush at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by davebush at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Pimp my, um, camera
D80Filter - Could I do better with this Nikon dSLR setup? [more inside]
posted by asuprenant at 3:52 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by asuprenant at 3:52 PM PST - 19 comments
Dell Media Buttons Not Working Properly
I have a Dell Inspiron laptop, similar to this one. See those media control buttons on the front center part of the laptop? They've stopped working correctly. How can I fix them? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone at 3:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by soonertbone at 3:46 PM PST - 3 comments
Music like the Silversun Pickups' Lazy Eye
Need music suggestions for a specific style -- minimalist, guitar-heavy, dense, layered, trance-like. Recent example: Silversun Pickups' "Lazy Eye." [more inside]
How to revive a dormant car?
How to revive a dormant car? I've a once-functioning car sitting in a garage for a year. What's the least damaging way of getting it working again? [more inside]
I need to buy a video camera for my podcast on a budget, any suggestions.
What is a good video camera to buy for starting out podcasting it needs to cost less than 600CAD$ or 541USD$ A camera that would support decent microphones because i hear a good mic is always a great thing to get as well. Something that also directly exports to digital via firewire or something with little to no additional camera specific software.
I'm looking for direct model number references and possible explanations as to why they would be a good candidate for my purchase. I haven't gone video camera shopping before so I may need some spoon-feeding but I did take a films course back in high school a couple years ago.
Looking for music that is similar too Lazyboy and Baz Lurhman
Looking for similiar music recomendation so far i can only think of two songs in this type of genre which are LAZYBOY Underwear Goes Inside The Pants and Everybody's Free (to wear sunscreen) Baz Lurhman. I know there is a few type of rap song that are in this genre that are spoken word stuff that is design to make you think set to a beat i am hoping other in the hive mind might be able to share a few recomendations.
How can I open a specific web shortcut (from the desktop) in a specific web browser?
How can I open a specific web shortcut (from the desktop) in a specific web browser? [more inside]
NERF GUN WARR!!
I will be participating in a Nerf gun war next Friday. What gun do I get?? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap at 12:59 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by pinksoftsoap at 12:59 PM PST - 22 comments
I need a list of campgrounds by province for a cross Canada road trip this summer. Any suggestions?
I need a list of campgrounds by province for a cross Canada road trip this summer. Any suggestions? [more inside]
(3-Glycidoxypropyl)-trimethoxysilane or (3-Glycidoxypropyl)-trimithoxysilane?
Microsoft Word/Office question: Can anyone recommend a good third-party add on dictionary for medical, technical and scientific terms? [more inside]
Things to do in Salk Lake When You're (not) Dead
Looking for "can't miss" stuff to do in Salt Lake City (preferably downtown), the evenings of May 13 thru May 17. Difficulty: no Mormonism. [more inside]
Review Me!
Where can I find good reviews for electronics that can be trusted? [more inside]
posted by LoopyG at 10:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by LoopyG at 10:43 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me get tix via phone for high demand concert
I am looking for advice on the best way to get a pair of tickets for a high demand concert from ticketmaster, which only allows you to buy via phone. What can I do to increase my odds?
posted by keith0718 at 9:52 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by keith0718 at 9:52 AM PST - 9 comments
Did Ellington ever play East Carrollton PA?
Looking for a Duke Ellington recording for my uncle. Unfortunately, he is not able to provide many details. Googling has gotten me nowhere; Ellington's oeuvre is vast, it seems... [more inside]
posted by bricoleur at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bricoleur at 9:46 AM PST - 7 comments
IT contracting: gracefully refusing runner-up opportunities?
If you are a programmer who works on contract, how do you gracefully deal with an excess of opportunity? [more inside]
Redirect Exchange E-mail to Gmail?
I use Outlook at work since my company uses Exchange Server. They only give us 35MB of e-mail storage. I would love to use my Gmail account to manage all my e-mail however I would need to have my work e-mail forwarded to my Gmail account. I can access my Exchange account via Exchange or IMAP. Are there any automated ways to redirect incoming mail to anothter address?
what is this song? (via video description)
I am trying to identify a techno song I saw the video for a few times, for which I do not remember any lyrics or the artist's name. I do, however, remember several scenes from the video. Googling the more obvious descriptors has failed me. [more inside]
posted by timepiece at 8:58 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by timepiece at 8:58 AM PST - 13 comments
What does the internet look like?
I'm looking for interesting visualizations of the internet: traffic patterns, affinity networks, what-have-you for a presentation on "Online Communications." Bonus points for movies, animation, and general coolness. [more inside]
posted by hwickline at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by hwickline at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Need to score indian cookware and banging beats
AllAroundNYCFilter: Looking for 2 things in NYC. Indian Cookware (Baltis, Tavas, etc.) and a decent club for electro, house and german style techno. [more inside]
Wiping a drive.
I need a Dyson!
Help me find the best deal on a Dyson! [more inside]
How okay is it to purchase from a pawnshop?
What is the risk of buying stolen or otherwise morally questionable goods from a pawn shop? [more inside]
posted by ThinkNut at 1:05 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by ThinkNut at 1:05 AM PST - 35 comments
Could you answer all the questions in the world in just one word?
"Could you answer all the questions in the world in just one word?" What is this from? It's a line from something. can't place quite what.. book, song, movie.. But it keeps playing in my head.
May 4
Great Books?
What books should a Harvard-graduate have read? [more inside]
posted by jefficator at 11:56 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by jefficator at 11:56 PM PST - 48 comments
Best Savings Option for Education?
What are the best options for my son's education savings? He's four and so far we've only been able to put about $1000 into savings for him. Would a 529 plan be the best route? What about CDs? I have practically no experience with savings accounts/investment/financial planning, but have decided to start learning about it. Should I go get a Motley Fool book?
Who can help with my crippling fear of flying?
So I'm afraid to fly. Are there therapists or professionals that will actually help with this? There's more [more inside]
posted by Octoparrot at 10:58 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Octoparrot at 10:58 PM PST - 24 comments
One-sitting reads?
What are some great books that aren't hideously long? [more inside]
How much (was) that doggy in the window?
How do I find out the value of a dollar in a given year? [more inside]
posted by serazin at 9:32 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by serazin at 9:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Boutique Amps and Sane Alternatives
TubeAmpFilter: Class A? Hand wired? Boutique? Does this stuff matter? I just want a decent, reliable loudener for <$1K, but all these heartfelt testimonials abt the glory of weird little expensive-ass amps have me wondering... [more inside]
"Mark as read" for incoming messages in GMail
In GMail, is there a way to mark incoming emails as read, if it has a specific word or sender? I thought I had seen this in the filter options before, but now that I am trying to do it, I don't see it.
Going to Canada, Eh?
My boy and I are going to Montreal in August for vacation. Five days, and I'm just not familiar enough with the city to be excited about it. Admittedly, I'm ignorant of the sights offered by my fair northern Quebecois brethren. We're pretty liberal, so what should we do? What hotels should we book in what area? Great restaurants we should hit known to the locals? Is there a ‘best week’ to go during August? [more inside]
suicide hotline
Can anyone identify the films used in this clip and this clip?
posted by vronsky at 6:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by vronsky at 6:11 PM PST - 8 comments
Derby programs in Boston?
Where can I find a Derby program or racing form in Boston? [more inside]
What are some examples of Jewish tough guys?
What are some examples of famous Jewish tough guys who have addressed their Jewish identity in an interesting way? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 5:32 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by lunchbox at 5:32 PM PST - 67 comments
A long TCP tuning question
I recently bought a new gigabit router and NIC cards and they're not running as fast as I hoped. [more inside]
Will USCIS visit us at home?
I'm a 2 Year Green Card holder married to a US citizen (I came on a K1 Visa). Now we're filing I-751 - Removal of conditions on permanent residency. Will USCIS visit us at home to see if there's [more inside]
Dozing doc
My therapist has started to nod off during our last few sessions. [more inside]
Foreign Guarantor?
Not your usual NYC apartment question: Foreign guarantor in NYC? Help! [more inside]
Where to find "Merchants of Dream" by Bee Gees?
Where can I find a copy of the bootleg called "Merchants of Dream" by the Bee Gees? [more inside]
Web/etc resources for autodidactic upright bass rookies?
I'm looking for good resources for upright bass DIY education—especially regarding bowing basics and other physical/form questions. [more inside]
Gnome sweet gnome
Casting a wide net here hoping the mefites can help...I'm looking for two shower curtains. Both vinyl- one that looks like is has grass printed on it and the other being clear with silly lawn gnomes. Ever seen these on your internet surfs? I have been looking, but haven't seen them anywhere... Any links to fun bathroom decor sites appreciated!
Reverse Dictionary?
Seinfeld and re-gifting aside, does a word exist that describes a gift that is meant to be continuously passed on? [more inside]
posted by Unioncat at 3:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Unioncat at 3:39 PM PST - 17 comments
How do I make a lifestyle change on little cash, time and energy?
Major lifestyle change needed but there are a few curve balls to make this situation more challenging. I'm a full-time college student majoring in art, I work part-time, I'm poor enough to be on a state health plan, and I just learned I have high blood pressure. How do I make the changes necessary to lower my bp? [more inside]
Name that MIDI
Recommendations for data-recovery software for MacBook?
A couple days ago, my MacBook was stolen by one of my (high school) students. Due to the tireless work of school police and the principal, I now have it back. However, there is a great deal of data missing: pictures, music, documents, and (of course) my GRADEBOOK.
Before you say it: Yes, I know I should have backed up to an external hard drive.
I know MeFites have recommended companies like DriveSavers to do off-site data recovery, but I'm looking for something I can just download and do myself. I've found a few utilities available for download but I'm not finding anything that would work on an Intel MacBook.
Any ideas, other than time travel and an external hard drive?
Are credit-based insurance rates the new insurance scam?
What's the real story with Insurance Credit Scoring? [more inside]
Does QA suck, or, could AskMefi ever get sick of giving me career advice?
Everybody hates QA? [more inside]
What is this guitar?
Can anyone identify this guitar? Info and links to photos inside. [more inside]
posted by zoinks at 1:05 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by zoinks at 1:05 PM PST - 14 comments
Internship!
I have two weeks off work this summer and would like to go intern for Errol Morris, the film and tv commercial director. Any ideas on how I can make that happen?
posted by parmanparman at 12:49 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by parmanparman at 12:49 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I delete a previous admin on osx 10.4?
I bought a used macbook (osx 10.4.8). The previous owner is still set as the admin. I cannot add another account without their password. Putting in the install disks also requires a password. How can I delete the previous user and create a new account for myself?
The perfect pillow.
How do I find the perfect pillow? [more inside]
Yoga near Columbia Country, New York
Good yoga studio in Columbia County, New York [more inside]
Good vegetarian food in Boston?
Good vegetarian food in Boston? [more inside]
this is not a craigslist ad
How to find pals in DC now that I'm 36 and parenting 3 children, working full time, and still fairly juvenile.... [more inside]
How do I keep a thumb-wound clean at my kitchen/cafe job?
How do I best let a pretty major cut to my thumb heal while still performing my food service job? [more inside]
posted by scarylarry at 11:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by scarylarry at 11:20 AM PST - 17 comments
DIY phone installation
Can installing a multi-line phone system be a DIY project? [more inside]
CS Royalty?
CS-Royalty? So I was eating lunch in Williamsburg and struck up a conversation with a guy who was about 65 or so, and he claimed the following.
- He was one of 7 developers to port DARPAnet to commercial architectures
- He had worked with almost every president since starting up work
- He has been in a Fortune 500 company as an IT higher-up and had met with Bill Gates (and told him "his product sucked")
- He went to University of Colorado and taught at MIT
His name came out something like Larry Sand-berg, but very uncertain about the last name. I'm interested in seeing if this is complete BS, or some element of truth.
regressing...
How can I make slap-bracelets? (you know, the fad from the 80s/90s). [more inside]
Do you want to come to a party?
Blink-182_filter: In "The Party Song" from Enema of the State there is a line that goes like this : [more inside]
How to search multiple files?
I have a list of several thousand serial numbers in an excel file. Each of these serial numbers is located in another excel file in a seperate folder on my computer. Is there any program/method of finding which file each serial number was originally in? [more inside]
posted by Ramithorn at 10:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ramithorn at 10:24 AM PST - 9 comments
insurance for older homes
Owners of older homes - from whom do you get your homeowners' insurance? [more inside]
posted by Lucinda at 10:22 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Lucinda at 10:22 AM PST - 19 comments
Where to watch the Derby?
Where can I watch the Kentucky Derby in NYC tomorrow, and get a fantastic Mint Julep? [more inside]
Gay Manchester, England nightlife recommendations?
Have you any personal recommendations for gay nightlife—particularly on a Thursday night—in Manchester, England? There are numerous clubs, pubs, and party nights abound, particularly in the gay village area, but I'm looking for particular favorites for a gay male traveler (40ish) visiting on a Thursday night who enjoys a good booty-shaking evening of dance and drink. (Favorite club nights in London, as an example, include G-A-Y at the Astoria.) What say you?
What can a new student at American University in Washington expect?
What can a new student at American University in Washington DC expect as far as her life at AU and as a student in DC? [more inside]
Autokleptovestiomania
Please help me steal my own trousers... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 9:12 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 9:12 AM PST - 34 comments
intentionally making steel rust
How can I make something I've fabricated out of cold rolled steel achieve a uniform patina of rust? [more inside]
Sharing Files While On Lockdown
How do I share files between a corporate desktop (no admin rights, WinXP Pro) and personal laptop (WinXP Home), via a router. [more inside]
Are two monitors better than one?
I have ~$1000 to put towards a new monitor(s). Should I get one big one, or two medium-sized ones? [more inside]
Get Thee to a Doctor! (But Which?)
I currently have what I'd term "crisis" health insurance -- a low monthly bill with a high deductible. I haven't dealt with the plan other than to pay the premiums since I signed up. Now, I think I may have a crisis. Help! [more inside]
Healing a cut on the frenulum
Need some help regarding a men's issue, down there with Little Anonymous. [more inside]
Meta-meta Mac trouble
Why can't I get to Metafilter any more? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars at 7:58 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Eddie Mars at 7:58 AM PST - 21 comments
Where can I find interconnected bud vases to hang on the wall?
Where can I find interconnected bud vases to hang on the wall? [more inside]
martgagefilter
How hard will it be to get a mortgage for $575,000 to fully finance a house purchase? My spouse and I have a combined income of approx. 160,000/yr. Our FICO scores are just under 700 and we have zero debt except for a single car payment. Also my spuse is not a US citizen but has a green card and has been in the U.S. under permanent resident status for ten years and is the primary wage earner by about $5000. Any advice or feedback would be excellent.
Older book a la "A Dangerous Book for Boys"?
Help me find the name and a copy of a book similar in concept to the newer A Dangerous Book for Boys. [more inside]
Generating Hyperlinks Automatically?
I would like to automatically generate hypertext links from a list of text. Ideally this would mean pasting a series of comma separated words into some online tool and having the system turn each word into a relevant google/wikipedia link... Does anyone know any sites/tools that will do this? [more inside]
Song cover
I was at work the other day and I saw a promo on Turner Classic Movies. I really liked the music they used. I think it was a cover of a song called "Dance with me" by Lords of the New Church. Anyone else seen this or heard a good cover of it? [more inside]
posted by Shanachie at 6:41 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Shanachie at 6:41 AM PST - 6 comments
What means "5 by 5"?
Radio communications trivia: What is the meaning of the term "5 by 5"? [more inside]
Is there an OB in the house?
Is a dropping progesterone level, if everything else looks good, seriously bad news? [more inside]
Dance clubs in St. Louis?
Dance clubs in St. Louis? [more inside]
Dual monitor question
Dual Monitor and wallpaper question. I have an external monitor plugged into my laptop and my desktop stretched across both the laptop screen and the nice big flat screen monitor. My wallpaper is duplicated on both, but I would like to have one wallpaper on the laptop monitor and a different one on the external. Is there a simple method of achieving this, or an application that will do it?
Predictive Index
A recruiter who has an opportunity for me has asked me to fill-out the Arnold S. Daniels "Predictive Index..." [more inside]
Why won't firefox (always) react to the address bar?
Sometimes the address bar in firefox won't respond when I type in it. How come? [more inside]
Where to find a cheeping bird?
Help me find a cheeping bird toy [more inside]
Remodeling
Whereabouts can I find an affordable artisanal chandelier round about Calgary?
May 3
Mount Shasta or bust!
What is the best cycling route from the northern part of the central valley north/northeast-ward? Oh, and will I die? [more inside]
posted by beerbajay at 11:41 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by beerbajay at 11:41 PM PST - 12 comments
Why doesn't my card reader work?
Why doesn't my computer recognize my USB flash card reader anymore? It makes a noise when I put it in and remove it, but it doesn't show up as a removable device and I can't seem to figure out how to access it (I'm on Windows XP). [more inside]
LawFilter
Law Filter: A friend of mine who is a lawyer once helped us find cases of precedent from an online court database. I am now looking for that database to see if there have been any similar cases to a problem that I am currently researching. This is for the State of Colorado I should add. [more inside]
Did my friend dream this music video?
Yet another "help me find this music video" question. The Magnetic Fields? In front of a house? Hats? [more inside]
posted by doift at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by doift at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Switching a bicycle crankset for a triple crankset
How difficult is it to swap out the (double) crankset on a bike I'm hoping to buy for a triple? Will it require a new shifter? Chain? Etc? [more inside]
Should I sign without reading first?
The owner of the privately held company that I work for has decided that he wants to give out equity in the company to a select number of employees. This isn't hugely valuable right now but could potential be extremely valuable if the company were to ever go public. I have been selected to be a part of this group as I am an Officer of the company. My share would be worth $5000 currently. I get a certificate, etc. The point of all this is to have employees personally invested in the company to affect the way they conduct themselves based on that personal investment rather than working for someone else's money they are working for their own. [more inside]
Favorite used book sites online?
What are your favorite resources for buying dirt-cheap used books online? [more inside]
posted by willie11 at 8:38 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by willie11 at 8:38 PM PST - 21 comments
How to achieve the silence of the crows?
How can I silence the crows that have moved into the tree outside my window? [more inside]
posted by jgt246 at 7:24 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by jgt246 at 7:24 PM PST - 28 comments
Help a Baby Musician Learn to Crawl
I've had music in my head all of my life. I don't play any instruments (yet). Where do I begin? [more inside]
posted by Danila at 7:14 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Danila at 7:14 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I cite photos in the pubic domain?
I'm trying to cite photos that are in the public domain. How would I go about doing this? [more inside]
How do I insure my car for the whole of Europe??
How do I find a cheap but good insurance company for my car for a trip through Europe? [more inside]
posted by moocheen at 7:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by moocheen at 7:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Curry and Chips! Curry and Chips! I need to find Curry and Chips!
Where can I find curry and chips (fries) in the (SF) East Bay? [more inside]
ie7 bookmarking hell
is there really no way to have ie7 save cached local copies of pages that you bookmark in the favorites folder? (without saving the page separately as an mht file in a different folder outside the favorites folder, that is). [more inside]
Recommend an apartment rental service for Rome?
Please help us find a reliable source for vacation apartment rentals in Rome. [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat at 5:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ersatzkat at 5:13 PM PST - 12 comments
Where can I get a great moissanite engagement ring in Toronto?
Tacos for 90th birthday party of 50 people
PartyFilter: What is the cheapest, easiest way to make tacos for 50 people? Should I make my own guacomole and salsa? [more inside]
Did a red light camera just bust me?
I may have run a red light, and there may have been a camera posted by said light. This was in Burlington, Massachusetts. Can anyone please help me figure out if this was really a red light camera, and, if so, what's going to happen next? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains at 4:39 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by tastybrains at 4:39 PM PST - 29 comments
Where can I find a great boxing gym for a teenage boy in the South Bay area, SoCal?
My youngest brother is 15 and became interested in boxing recently. So far we have the gear ready and laid down some ground rules (eg no boxing outside the club, keep up grades if want to continue).
However, the club he was hoping to get into are not accepting new members and now he's crushed. We're looking for gyms in the Torrance/Lomita/PV/San Pedro. We live towards San Pedro, but my brother's high school is in Torrance. Hopefully there's a gym my brother could ride the bus to. I am also worried about him training with adults as he's quite slight. Any suggestions?
posted by sweetlyvicious at 4:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sweetlyvicious at 4:31 PM PST - 8 comments
Guitar goes out of tune
Is it normal for a guitar to go out of tune like this? [more inside]
My boyfriend is about to go off the deep end.
My boyfriend is on the verge of a psychotic breakdown and I don't know how to help him. [more inside]
Land entry into Canada
Planning to drive to Toronto on Memorial Day weekend. I know the requirement to have a passport to go to Canada by land entry points doesn't come into effect until next year but... [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 4:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 4:00 PM PST - 7 comments
Will Work for Cash.
I've been "mentoring" a kid with Asperger's Syndrome for years. He's about to graduate from High School and he needs a Summer job. I need recommendations on how to make this as smooth as possible for him. [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 3:50 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lekvar at 3:50 PM PST - 14 comments
Where can I go from here?
I wish to move to a new position within my company (in a different dept) but my boss won't sign my internal job application because he says he needs to find a replacement first. Whilst this sounds reasonable, I believe this to be an excuse which he can and will use indefinitely, and that he has no intention of attempting to replace me but wishes to delay my ability to get the new position long enough for it to become no longer available.
Tomorrow I'm meeting with our HR rep to discuss this, and I don't think it's going to go in my favor because we're already losing several people and I'm sure they want to plug the hole. What other options of recourse do I have if the HR guy is unable to help me out? [more inside]
posted by forallmankind at 3:46 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by forallmankind at 3:46 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I set up a file server on a PC
How do I set up a file server on a PC w/ dynamicIP and a client web GUI? [more inside]
posted by Popcorn at 3:44 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Popcorn at 3:44 PM PST - 21 comments
Yes, I said belly button.
Is there any truth to the myth that you can stave off sea sickness by rubbing Vicks VapoRub in your belly button? [more inside]
Barky Von Schnauzer
So, what's my dog trying to figure out? [more inside]
Narrative/fiction movies with unexpected moments of "reality" or fourth wall-breaking or other interesting metaness?
Narrative/fiction movies with unexpected elements of "reality" or fourth wall breaking or other interesting metaness? Illustrative examples inside (without spoilers): Sling Blade, Bamboozled, Shortbus, Timecode, South Park, etc. [more inside]
Staying in France while visiting Geneva?
For a visit to Geneva, would it be advisable and convenient to stay in a nearby town in France? Which town? Which hotel? Convenience is key! [more inside]
Help me find other artists in the more mellow Nick Cave / Leonard Cohen / Murder by Death vein?
Help me find other artists in the more mellow Nick Cave / Leonard Cohen / Murder by Death vein? [more inside]
Better than Jack Tripper, a roomate reflects.
How do I (quickly) become the best roomate ever? [more inside]
posted by Meemer at 2:57 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Meemer at 2:57 PM PST - 18 comments
Buying bugs - beneficial or bogus?
Should I purchase some "beneficial insects" for my yard? [more inside]
I need a basic website template with paypal as checkout
I need a basic website with paypal checkout. I'd like to use something like a template from template monster (haven't seen any from them that have paypal) with paypal integrated as the checkout. My main concerns are that it be easy to use, safe, and not a cheesy design. Does anyone know of a good option? thanks
Help, the routers going wonky and hates macs!
Help! Strange networking issues... can a mac cause a router to go completely bonkers? [more inside]
Help me find a portable electronic reader
Anyone with experience in electronic readers, such as the Sony Reader? I have an extensive collection of textbooks in PDF format and tired of sitting at my computer to read them. [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by geoff. at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
Do barking silencers really work?
Has anyone ever set up a dog silencer in their backyard? (Like this one.) Do they work? [more inside]
How to judge the value of a used motorcycle?
How do I assess the fair value of a used motorcycle? [more inside]
Renting a Room in Redwood City
I'm looking for a place to live in Redwood City in 3 weeks. Can anyone give me some information about good/bad neighborhoods, or any other advice?
How do I highlight graphics in Adobe Acrobat?
How do I highlight graphics in Adobe Acrobat? [more inside]
posted by concrete at 1:00 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by concrete at 1:00 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me record construction, Benny Hill style
I need a network web cam to capture video from a construction site. Your advice and experience is appreciated. [more inside]
How to videos
What type of "How To" videos would you want to see on the Internet? [more inside]
Calling U.S. from Argentina
Help me find a good solution to making calls from Argentina to the US. [more inside]
What are good adhesive to bond rubber/latex and cloth to aluminum?
What are good adhesives to bond rubber/latex and cloth to aluminum? [more inside]
How can I maximize the comfort of my pirate boots?
I have problems with my feet. Help me wear my new pirate boots comfortably. [more inside]
How can I create this sound effect?
How do I make that backwards echoish sound? [more inside]
posted by cashman at 12:34 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cashman at 12:34 PM PST - 16 comments
[Entrepreneur] What do you call yourself?
You're an entrepreneur. You're the owner and head of your own business. You're a completely new start-up with no (or very few) employees. What do you call yourself? CEO? Managing Director? Development Manager? [more inside]
Making a picture slideshow in osx to show using windows xp
Is there a way that I can make a photo slideshow with mac os x and burn it to a cd or dvd and then pop it into a windows xp computer and have it play? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at 12:26 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by davidstandaford at 12:26 PM PST - 10 comments
EU Citizenship part deux: How to gain Czech citizenship by birth
EU Citizenship part deux: My mother was born to Czechoslovakian Citizens in the US before they were naturalized. Should I try to get Czech dual citizenship (pros & cons?) and what is the process involved? [more inside]
Oh god it's humping my leg
I hate dogs. Help me deal so I don't lose my jobs. [more inside]
posted by skjønn at 11:28 AM PST - 109 comments
posted by skjønn at 11:28 AM PST - 109 comments
A different kind of fencepost problem
Stuctural-engineering filter: I need some help figuring out requirements for a temporary art installation that needs to stand up to the wind. [more inside]
How should I store lots of paperwork?
I work for a small non-profit. Our office is moving in the next few months and we have a lot of paperwork that we are required to save for 7 years, but this takes up a lot of space. Is there a better way to store this stuff? [more inside]
Help me avoid my girfriend's pee
Are these environmental suggestions outweighed by these consumptive actions? [more inside]
iBook design images
Does anyone know where I can get some "design images" of an iBook G4? [more inside]
Help me install Japanese Windows XP
English speaker needs help installing Japanese version of Windows XP Pro SP2. [more inside]
What to do in Honduras?
HondurasFilter: What to do in Honduras during July? [more inside]
Getting into 3D animation
How do I get into 3D animation? Should I go back to school or can I teach myself? [more inside]
posted by GalaxieFiveHundred at 10:13 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by GalaxieFiveHundred at 10:13 AM PST - 11 comments
How long after the end of a lease can the landlord return the security deposit in NYC?
How long after the end of a lease can the landlord return the security deposit in NYC?
The lease has no specific timeframe for returning the deposit. It just says "if [everything is OK] the landlord will return the security being held". The Office of the Attorney General (http://www.oag.state.ny.us/realestate/guide_intro.html) says "at the end of the lease or within a reasonable time thereafter" but does not define what "reasonable" is.
I guess I can contact the AG, but before spending hours listening to muzak, I wanted to know if anybody here had any information about this.
posted by sd at 10:07 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sd at 10:07 AM PST - 12 comments
Hasta Los Huesos?
Can you give some advice on going to Mexico for El Dia de los Muertos? [more inside]
64-bit n00b, doesn't want to be a b00b.
Getting new laptop with x64 processor...should I get 32-bit Vista, or 64-bit? Does it matter? How about 64-bit XP? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 9:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by bartleby at 9:48 AM PST - 9 comments
Fifty pounds of chocolate chips!
What should two poor college kids do with 50lbs of chocolate chips? [more inside]
IE7 display woes
This site, http://www.mydoop.org/, displays as intended except in IE7.... [more inside]
Relocating To Pomona, CA : rental housing and general advice?
Pomona/Claremont/Inland Empire Filter. I have just landed an academic job at Cal Poly Pomona. Does anyone have advice about where to live, in rental housing, NEAR as possible to campus. Advice on apt/househunting in the inland empire in general also requested. General advice about Cal Poly and the Pomona/Claremont area sought too. [more inside]
Recomendations for qualitative data management
What are your experiences with qualitative data coding software? Generally, and Apple specific. [more inside]
posted by carmen at 7:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by carmen at 7:00 AM PST - 9 comments
How core training of US soldiers has changed to reflect challenge of insurgency?
For GIs & military folk: Are soldiers these days (post-Haditha) trained (not lectured -- trained) on how to respond to suicide bomb attacks w/out freaking out and slaughtering civilians? [more inside]
South Beach eating and drinking?
Anybody have good recomendations on eating and nightlife in South Beach? Primarily interested in ceviche, cuban food, seafood, lighter fare, not really interested in Italian or big heavy meals. We have a reservation at Talula, thinking about Ola and would like to know about some of the newer places. Price does not matter. Nightlife we like loungey chill places, maybe a club one night if its worth it, not interested in sports bars, etc. Any other tips appreciated. We will be in town from a Thursday to Sunday.
posted by fumbducker at 6:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fumbducker at 6:36 AM PST - 7 comments
The Blinking Cursor of Immense Frustration
I'm trying to install Ubuntu Server on a just out of the box Dell machine. After completing the install the machine hangs (displaying only a blinking cursor), and subsequent attempts at reinstall from the LiveCD result in hangs as well. [more inside]
How to create a new AD domain from an existing domain?
How can I copy an existing Active Directory domain to a new, distinct domain? [more inside]
How do I share files and folders over a home network?
I have a small network consisting of a couple of PC's and a router/firewall/ADSL modem. On one PC, files that are placed in a folder which is shared with everyone else aren't accessible by everyone else. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 4:26 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mr_silver at 4:26 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I find info on someone who's passed away?
I know someone's date of birth, date of death, the U.S. state they died in (Washington) -- but not the county -- and their SSN. How do I find out what happened to them? [more inside]
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 3:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 3:42 AM PST - 15 comments
SUPER HAPPY EXTREME GRINNING DOLL!
I took a photo of this doll when I was on holiday in Japan (because it's the spitting image of someone I know). What is it? Where can I find more information/photos/videos anything?
posted by lemonfridge at 3:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by lemonfridge at 3:14 AM PST - 7 comments
If you can speak, you can sing!
Hitchhiking songs? [more inside]
I don't like it when it hurts to walk.
What can I do to make these shoes less hurty? [more inside]
May 2
The dreaded collection agency
I have been charged with finding an outside collection agency for my company. There is so much information out there, I have no idea where to start. [more inside]
How do you create text files from a spreadsheet?
How do you create text files from a spreadsheet? [more inside]
posted by bigmusic at 10:55 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bigmusic at 10:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Budget Dry Cleaner South Bay
Is there a budget dry cleaner in the South Bay? When I lived in Washington, DC there was a dry clean depot (which later became Zips) which would dry clean any item for $1.50. Since moving to the South Bay (Sunnyvale -San Jose area), I've not found anything similar and my dry cleaning bill is wrecking my budget! Anyone know of a $1.50 or $2.00 per item dry cleaner?
posted by bananafish at 10:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bananafish at 10:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Mold in Microwave
I just found some mold growing in the corner of my microwave. [more inside]
Website showing bad domain names
There's a website that checks domain names for "bad words" (ie, PenIsland.com might not be a good name). I saw it just last week, but can't remember it now. Anyone know what it is? [more inside]
How to market a new play?
My husband has written a brilliant play which is a take-off on a famous Greek myth. Its dark, funny and very timely politically but he can't find a theater to take notice of it even though he has sent it around all over the country. What does a person have to do to get a theater's attention? It has a large cast (Greek chorus) and some video but other than that it can be staged pretty simply. It would have to be a theater that would take a risk and isn't afraid of hot political topics. There are so many revivals being done nowadays its a shame such great, creative new works often go unnoticed.
Thanks.
What to do in Taiwan?
Please give me Taiwan travel suggestions. [more inside]
posted by medusa at 8:49 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by medusa at 8:49 PM PST - 11 comments
Offensive meddling or well-intentioned help? What would Miss Manners do?
How should I respond to some friends who are concerned that I'm becoming too codependent, and who have written and given to me a list of things I need to do to become a more balanced person? [more inside]
How hard is it to add gears to a bike that previously had none?
How hard is it to add gears to a bike that previously had none? [more inside]
Help a friend avoid forclosure tomorrow.
Longshot filter: Need a NY attorney that can file a bankruptcy tomorrow morning due to impending sherrifs auction tomorrow-possible? [more inside]
name this sci-fi short story from the 80s
Trying to remember a sci-fi short story - I used to read Nebula Award collections when I was a kid and this one was in one years collection, but I am pretty sure it did not win. I've been trying to figure out what it was for years now. I'll tell you what I remember from it inside here... [more inside]
posted by darkpony at 7:36 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by darkpony at 7:36 PM PST - 12 comments
Wrongful Termination question
Employmet: Wrongful Termination question. A friend of mine was fired today, he was in the hospital due to a stroke that happend on monday, he's approx 27 years old. More details...... [more inside]
Derby Weekend
Going to the Kentucky Derby this weekend, any tips, suggestions, warnings, etcetera? [more inside]
Israel travel tips please...
IsraelTravelFilter. First trip overseas, too. [more inside]
posted by rsanheim at 6:08 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by rsanheim at 6:08 PM PST - 16 comments
How do I remove a lock from a file cabinet
Is there an easy way to permanently remove the locks from a steel case filing cabinet? [more inside]
dodgers. beer. sunday.
Last Sunday, the Dodgers pulled out a win against the Padres in a game that took 17 innings to finish. I remember hearing that, a couple of years ago, MLB changed the rules so that you couldn't buy alcohol after the seventh inning, perhaps to curb drunk driving. This particular game emptied out both bullpens and last 4 hours, 55 minutes. Can a brother a get a drink in extra innings?
posted by phaedon at 5:55 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by phaedon at 5:55 PM PST - 15 comments
I have paella on the brain, and I can't get it off.
Where can I find the best paella in Washington, D.C.? [more inside]
Need tool for creating online map with large number of locations (400+).
What's the best to plot more than 400 locations (all US-based) on a single web-based map ? [more inside]
Ashes to ashes ... funk to funky
Are there any churches in the U.S. whose services follow the 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, as opposed to the American 1979 edition?
posted by Aloysius Bear at 5:29 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Aloysius Bear at 5:29 PM PST - 18 comments
Articles on racial and ethnic slurs for high school student?
In search of articles about racial and ethnic slurs accessible to bright high school student (fluent in English but English is second language). [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 5:28 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 5:28 PM PST - 15 comments
Step-by-step apartment hunting in NYC
TOTALLY clueless here. Can someone give me step-by-step directions for getting a good deal on an apartment in New York City (preferably with a timetable of when each step should be accomplished relative to "move in day")? [more inside]
How to close the magnifying glass mouse cursor?
How to turn off magnifying glass mouse cursor in Windows XP? [more inside]
posted by cda at 3:51 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by cda at 3:51 PM PST - 2 comments
Comic nerd's dream/nightmare come true!
I get to take an inventory of my work's comic library. Fun, yes - but also... Yikes. There has to be a better way to track our comics than this clunky excel spreadsheet. And I'm no wiz at filemaker. Is there a free/cheap software that can help? [more inside]
Cinco de Mayo in Seattle?
Any cool Cinco de Mayo events going on in Seattle? [more inside]
How do you lookup airplane tail numbers?
Does anyone know of a way to lookup a tail number on a private airplane to see who owns it? Nothing nefarious going on here, honest. I believe we have the tail number and are trying to find out who owns the plane.
What can I make?
Is there a website that lets you input the contents of your cupboard and fridge, then shows you recipies you can make with what you have? [more inside]
posted by 6am at 2:24 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by 6am at 2:24 PM PST - 23 comments
X10 Home Automation logic is driving me nuts!
Need an overview of X10 Home Automation from someone who thinks like I do... For some reason , I am not grasping the overall house code unit code relationship and how it works... [more inside]
Oven safe magnets?
My Bosch oven door has gradually stopped closing entirely, unless I prop it shut. I have dissected the spring hinges, and cannot figure out the cause of the problem. Propping the door shut takes hardly any pressure, so I've decided to fit magnets on the inside of the door so it will auto-close. There is space for magnets up to about 1cm deep each. Which magnets should I buy, taking into account cost, strength, heat stability, and possible toxicity?
posted by roofus at 1:46 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by roofus at 1:46 PM PST - 13 comments
Nigeriaphobic
I'm looking to sublet my place for 8 weeks this summer. I am in Soouthern Calif, the potential tenant is in Monaco.
She seems upfront and we've discussed everything by telephone.
I have nigeria on the mind. How can monies and commitments be exchanged internationally in a way that is comfortable and safe for both parties?
learning about old cows
Oh how refreshing. A question about travelling to France.
TravelinginFranceFilter: I know there have been loads of questions about France. We're looking for beautiful places in the countryside, great cheap food and reasonable accommodations. I'd love to have the perfect trip that matches my favorite things: [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 1:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 1:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Reinventing My Cortex
DesignFilter. Help me poke and prod my nondesigner's mind to consider new ways to present that hackneyed standby of the elementary school social studies textbook, the timeline. Too much information inside. [more inside]
UK to US move.
What's the easiest way for a UK citizen to move to the US while changing careers? [more inside]
Turntable, cheapest that isn't junk
Turntable help from vinyl geeks, please! Low-end but adequate direct-drive turntable recs? [more inside]
Stackable storage for large pieces of paper?
Storage solutions for large sheets of paper (laid flat)? [more inside]
-though I like the 3 dots in Beijing
What's up with Chinese place names? When I was a kid looking at a map of China, it showed the capital as 'Peking(Peiping)'. Now it's Beijing, and there are other places like Guangzhou that used to have a name I recognized. I first noticed this in the late 80's and with people I knew who had gone there, but now it's ubiquitous. My question is not about why or if China changed the name, but why did the US usage change. Why just China? (we don't say Lisboa, Firenze, München, Moskva, etc.) [more inside]
posted by MtDewd at 12:22 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by MtDewd at 12:22 PM PST - 42 comments
Help me keep track of the time I spend writing
Is there a Mac application that can help me keep track of hours, dates, and time I spend writing? [more inside]
Best way to share Outlook email on two coasts?
Trying to share my email so that a coworker can help out in New York. [more inside]
Can't open newer PST files
I have .PST files created via Outlook (Win) 2003 that I need to look into. However, I have Outlook (Win) 2000 on this computer, and it can't read a newer version (thanks, Redmond). Is there some other way to open these?
Multi-use furniture
Looking for a furniture store/website mentioned in ask.mefi that I can't seem to find... [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 10:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by greta simone at 10:56 AM PST - 11 comments
What's an indpendent promoter?
How to become an independent radio promoter or an "indie"? [more inside]
Household chemicals versus organic cleaning products
Help me figure out the true environmental impact of using household chemicals such as vinegar and baking soda versus using ecofriendly commercial products. [more inside]
Advice for working with virtual or remote assistants?
Anyone have experience with virtual assistants or remote assistants? [more inside]
Pillow Talk: Can pillows be recycled or donated?
What do you do with extra pillows? We were on a kick for a while where we just couldn't find bed pillows of the right thickness, so we bought a bunch that didn't work and now we don't want. Can they be recycled? Donated? Is it considered unhygenic to donate them, even to shelters? Do shelters want them? (We're in Seattle.) Most are barely used or never used. The only thing I can find on Google suggests cutting them apart and using the stuffing as packing material.
posted by GaelFC at 10:17 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by GaelFC at 10:17 AM PST - 13 comments
Name this heroin and breast-implant story?
What's this novel (featuring a heroin dealer and a bad boob job)? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 10:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 10:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Name this TSO song
[NameThisSong Filter] Help a friend of mine identify this (badly recorded) live song, performed by Trans-Siberian Orchestra at a Philadelphia concert in 1996. Here is the download link. [mp3, 5.25 MB] [more inside]
posted by parilous at 9:31 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by parilous at 9:31 AM PST - 10 comments
US versions of a book to the UK
How can I order a US edition of a book from the UK? [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 8:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by like_neon at 8:54 AM PST - 19 comments
What's the best way to keep food warm and moist for a party?
I'm making some chicken chipotle and Mexican rice for a party this Saturday. I'd like to prepare the food about an hour before people arrive, and I'm looking for the best way to keep everything warm without drying it out. (I don't have a proper chafing dish -- just a buffet set with uncovered aluminum pans and sternos underneath.)
The Server is Dead. Long Live the Server
Our Small Business Server 2003 is dead. We are recreating the server from scratch. We have two surviving secondary Domain Controllers, so the domain lives on, we just need to know what to do next. [more inside]
14ft high ceilings... what to put in that space?
In June, I am moving into a 1000sf open space place with 14ft high ceilings. I have many large abstract paintings (5 and 6 feet high)... but what about the space above? Anything I can do with it that would maximize my space--for example shelves around the perimeter or...? Any suggestions for things that can go up high and look good and don't require constant access? Links to pix of what other people have done with such high ceilings appreciated.
Vous aiment les Français ?
Looking for views of French and the French in North Africa. [more inside]
Worker's comp for thumb pain?
Should I ask for worker's comp on what may be thumb arthritis? What's the chance the case would be considered? [more inside]
Who's the best Icarus?
What are your favourite failed flight inventions? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 7:53 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 7:53 AM PST - 22 comments
What should I expect at a parole hearing?
Many years ago I witnessed a murder and was the victim of attempted murder. The murderer was caught, and sentenced to 40 years-to-life. His first parole hearing is scheduled for 2008. I need to know what to expect. [more inside]
Do I do schoolwork or become awesome?
Should I spend my summer in school or becoming awesome? [more inside]
stop scrolling, damn ye!
Javascript / Prototype problem: I've written a function that inserts new content in a div whenever you click on a link in that same div. It works, but with the added "feature" of scrolling to the top of the page after the new content has been added. I don't want it to do this. How do I stop it? Here's the page. (Scroll down to see the link.) [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 7:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by grumblebee at 7:04 AM PST - 11 comments
Magical Tips for a Road Trip to LA
Four International college students (over 21) from Kansas plans to go on a road trip to LA (May 14'th - 20'th). We need recommendation and advice with accommodation, attractions, any things else. [more inside]
Navigating the RSS backlog
I need RSS backlog management advice. In my RSS reader (Google Reader) right now are 213 subscriptions with 3,852 unread items. I'm really hesitant to dump them all. I've prioritized them as diligently as my current categorization scheme will allow, but I'm definitely open to other schemes. Your advice? [more inside]
Help! I've been targeted by the witch hunt!
Today I got a vaguely threatening anonymous letter through the mail slot, and I need to know what to do about it. [more inside]
posted by Wroksie at 5:20 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Wroksie at 5:20 AM PST - 26 comments
Raleigh The Troops
After leaving Bermuda in the near future ( 6 year term limit ), my fiance and I will be relocating to the States. One place that looks great, based on demographics, trends, and our own personal requirements is Raleigh-Durham. We are actually going to visit for a few days in June to check it out. What should we do while we are there to get a good feel for the area? [more inside]
Which bike to get? VIPER vs Focus
Which Mountain bike to get? VIPER vs Focus [more inside]
Paying twice for the same thing...
Private Health in the UK: Is it worth it and how can I get the cost down? [more inside]
Splitting costs with a couple
I'm organising the hiring of a car for myself and 2 other people who are a couple. I'll be paying for the car upfront - should I ask them for half of the amount or two-thirds? [more inside]
Short Story Feedback?
I've written a short story that experiments with genres and social groups in a unique way. I'd like some feedback before showing this to an English professor and potentially embarrassing myself. Where can I get some feedback online? Preferably in the next couple of hours . [more inside]
Stripping some (but not all) formatting from rtf text (on a mac).
Is it possible to programmatically strip some (but not all) of the formatting from text that's been copied from safari? [more inside]
posted by Tlogmer at 1:55 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Tlogmer at 1:55 AM PST - 13 comments
How To Sound-Proof a Room?
How can I regain my privacy wrt telephone conversations in a shared house? [more inside]
Cheap Short-Term Storage Near San Francisco?
I'm traveling to the San Francisco Bay Area with a van and a trailer, and my plans for where to put all of this when I arrive have fallen through. Where should I store my stuff? [more inside]
"Beasts Of England" recording?
So comrades, come rally,/ And the last fight let us face: in honor of May Day, can any of you prisoners of starvation tell me where can I find an audio recording of Orwell's "Beasts of England"?
What should I expect from a true crime re-enactment "acting" offer?
I have been asked to "act" in a CourtTv's Missing Persons Unit episode because of my apparent resemblance to a murderer. What should I expect? [more inside]
May 1
ssri's and permanent side-effects
Long, complex, embarrassing question about SSRI's and permanent sexual side-effects. [more inside]
What's going on in Grand Rapids?
I have to spend three days in Grand Rapids, Michigan for work, and I have never been there before. I will have my evenings off, and I will be completely alone... what should I do? Is there any sort of interesting shopping district? Are any of the museums worthwhile (and open in the evening)? I am going to have quite a lot of time on my hands, and I don't want to spend it in my hotel. If anyone can recommend something interesting and in the city for me to do, all by myself, I would really appreciate it.
Can my iphoto be fixed safely
Mac OS X iPhoto Help - I disconnected my firewire drive (where I store my photos) without closing iPhoto or dismounting the drive - Now iphoto can't fint the pictures. [more inside]
posted by snowjoe at 9:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by snowjoe at 9:40 PM PST - 5 comments
I paid you already, leave my credit alone!
Utility Credit Issue. At the end of March I terminated a natural gas account. I've been sent to a collection agency. The problem? Well, a couple. Let's start with I paid it. [more inside]
What can I do about an older father's change in behavior?
A 60-something father has begun lying to me, in manipulative ways. My mom blows it off as not a big deal, as do my siblings. Is there anything I can do? Is everyone in denial? [more inside]
Thank you and Good Night, Cleveland!
Do concerts generally sell out? [more inside]
Birds that burble, cluck and coo.
What is the physiology of bird sounds? [more inside]
Are landlords required to replace disgusting refridgerator for new tenants?
Are landlords required to replace disgusting refridgerator for new tenants? [more inside]
Music for my ear
I need some recommendations for a complex and variable piece of music for some intentional hearing exercises. [more inside]
What is this real life diorama called? Kind of like a frozen scene from a play.
What is this 'live photograph' called? I'm forgetting what this experience/event is called. The basic idea is actors posing in a scene - they're not moving, and I believe the 'audience' can move around and through these posed people. It is kind of like a real life diorama; I believe it was from the late 19th century; the term itself may be French; I'm making myself crazy trying to find this. [more inside]
posted by barnone at 8:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by barnone at 8:12 PM PST - 11 comments
Needed: A Career.
Please help me figure out a career. And help me move in that direction, before I finish my degree. ...alternately, help me find a job that would will look good on a resume in a few years! [more inside]
Help me fill in the gaps of my gaming history.
GamingFilter: I've pretty much only played recent games, and maybe a handful from way back. What classic games did I miss out on, from gaming's sixth generation and further back? [more inside]
Math whizzes come out and help me...
4 teachers, 5 groups of kids: help me make a schedule please! [more inside]
posted by purplefiber at 6:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by purplefiber at 6:27 PM PST - 5 comments
Is it possible to do a PGCE and have a life?
What is it like being on a PGCE course? (More specifically, Secondary Music and either Cambridge or Bristol) [more inside]
posted by Lotto at 6:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Lotto at 6:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Should I trust passport expediting services?
Are passport expediting services legit? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco at 5:51 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Afroblanco at 5:51 PM PST - 25 comments
Forcing the Issue
Can my ex-husband force me to change my name back to my maiden last name? [more inside]
posted by dagnyduquette at 5:36 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by dagnyduquette at 5:36 PM PST - 67 comments
Mark CF...again, shoo
What's the word for data transfer by carrying a drive?
What's the comedic/facetious word/phrase for extremely high bandwidth as a result of just plain carrying a disk drive? I remember reading an article somewhere that referred to the high-latency, super-high-bandwidth transfer speeds obtained by just picking up a hard drive and taking it somewhere. I was thinking it was HAN (Human Area Network), but that apparently has a different meaning. I've seen the term in more than one place, so I know it wasn't just a one-off in that article, but try as I might (and google as I might) I can't remember the term.
posted by Bugbread at 5:22 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Bugbread at 5:22 PM PST - 19 comments
Traveling after wisdom tooth extraction
Can I travel a week after getting my wisdom teeth out? [more inside]
Uriid dvd!
Yet another Arabic question. A lot of people have mentioned that I should make a point to watch Arabic tv to immerse myself more in the language. I don't have cable, though. Are there are any good spoken-Arabic (subtitled) movies you know of that I might be able to get on Netflix? (Bonus points if any are in modern Egyptian.) Otherwise, does anyone know of anyone who rents Arabic dubbed/subtitled dvds in the Bay area? [more inside]
Help Feed my Photo habit.
I'm looking for blogs that are focused on linking to good, interesting photos. The type of photo doesn't really matter. Photojournalism and fine art, landscapes, nature, street, wildlife, etc are all great (oversaturated stock photos that look like they belong on inspirational posters are not great). I'm not looking for blogs that feature the work of a single photographer. I am looking for blogs that express the POV of one person or a small group of people about what they find interesting. [more inside]
So I might get fired for love. How do I prevent this?
So I'm in love. In another city and I just changed my flight for an extended week. What do I tell my boss? [more inside]
posted by banannafish at 4:03 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by banannafish at 4:03 PM PST - 26 comments
Shell script variable inside sed instructions?
Using shell script variables inside sed instructions? [more inside]
posted by xmutex at 3:52 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by xmutex at 3:52 PM PST - 12 comments
Will this go on my permanent record?
Is there a website for employers to discuss potential and past employees? I'd like to find out what previous employers have said about me.
posted by destro at 3:44 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by destro at 3:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Moving Thunderbird from Windows to MacOS
So I am in the process of switching lots of applications over from PC to Mac, and next up is Thunderbird for my email. I'd like to bring several years worth of email with me, but I can't find a guide on doing this. Anybody got any suggestions? [more inside]
Australia road trip advice please!
Planning a motorcycle ride up the east coast of Australia - advice needed! [more inside]
Can I refuse this inspection of my rental home?
Can a city inspector inspect inside my home without due cause? Is this a violation of the fourth amendment? [more inside]
XCode book recommendations for an experienced programmer
I'm an experienced programmer that wants to start using XCode create some GUI applications. I am looking for a good book (or books) to get me started. Look for [more inside]
posted by cftarnas at 2:39 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cftarnas at 2:39 PM PST - 4 comments
Did someone mess with my coffee?
I bought a small skim mocha this morning (8 hours ago) from a local coffee place. It didn't taste right so I set it aside. Now, I took the lid off to dump it and there seem to be lumps of grease floating in it. What's that about? [more inside]
What's a 6month adventure that will pay for itself?
I would like to quit my job and go on a self-sustaining adventure. By self-sustaining, I mean that it would mostly pay for itself, cost very little, or both. I have money saved, but I will need it as a buffer when I return to the real world and look for a job again. For argument's sake, let's say I can put $1500 toward this adventure. My time frame is 2 months to a year. I'm open to anything from being a frieght train hobo to volunteering in a far-away country to flying to Sweden and finding a job washing dishes. [more inside]
Meet So-&-So, she has a dry sense of humor.
I am often (75% of the time) characterized as having a dry sense of humor when introduced to new people by friends and co-workers. This phenomenon has only occurred in California and never once in Texas. [more inside]
posted by thehmmhmm at 2:31 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by thehmmhmm at 2:31 PM PST - 26 comments
How can I get a guy to like me -- again?
What can I say or do to get a guy to want me again? (Or, can movie cliches be useful in the real world?) [more inside]
You tried your best and failed miserably. The lesson is: never try.
How can I find/buy failing small businesses? [more inside]
When the saints come marching in...
HagiographyFilter: Looking for a reference for Catholic Saints' Days in Hispanic cultures. [more inside]
posted by nkknkk at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nkknkk at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
How to stop wasting time programming?
Why do I always take the long route when programming? I'm no master programmer - but - I feel like I'm missing something. I'm constantly finding myself trying to tear down one wall or another, in attempt to resolve some issue, only to find halfway into it, that there was a ten minute fix right in front of me. Complications fade away, problem solved. [more inside]
Latvian to English Web Translation?
Any good online Latvian translators? Like Google or Babelfish, unfortunately they just don't do Latvian. I know you have to go human for any decent translation. But I'm just trying to do very rough translations of some web pages for work, to see if they're worth investing the dough and time in having someone translate them.
A complicated situation with an FIV-positive (Feline HIV) cat...
Our neighbor abandoned his cat. We've been taking care of him. We're moving. We just found out he has FIV (feline HIV.) The complex dilemmas and a plea for advice within... [more inside]
I think my husband is depressed
I think my husband might be depressed. What should I do? [more inside]
Getting rid of AVG's "Helpful" features?
I've got a file (completely harmless) that my anti-virus program (AVG) sees as a security threat, and am now unable to open it. Is there any way to fix this? [more inside]
How much should a run of 400 books cost?
I'd like to publish 150 - 400 copies of a book, in colour, for 150 - 400 pages. How much should this cost? [more inside]
How do I get my neighbor to pay for the damage he caused to my car?
My neighbor backed into my car, admitted it, and now refuses to pay. What should I do? [more inside]
where can I find the right frames for these large pictures?
where can I find the right frames for these large pictures? [more inside]
Help me prioritize the people I bug for money
Excel-filter: I have a spreadsheet with a list of donations made over the past year. Unfortunately, when an individual has donated multiple times within a year there is a new row for each donation. Fortunately, that individual is assigned the same unique identifier. How do I make it so that each individual has one row with total donations for the year? [more inside]
posted by ewiar at 12:49 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ewiar at 12:49 PM PST - 6 comments
What font did I use?
This'll seem strange to ask...but what font did I use to create my blog's banner? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 12:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 12:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me make a slideshow
As the resident "hey, he's pretty good with computers" guy, I've been entrusted to create a slideshow for an end-of-the-year banquet. I need to find a program that will allow me to do this as easily as possible. I also need suggestions for programs or a workflow or both to take this slideshow and put it onto 200 DVD's, for all attending to take home a copy. I have an iBook G4, running the latest version of OSX. [more inside]
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew at 12:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Esteemed Doctor Bunsen Honeydew at 12:31 PM PST - 11 comments
Canary Islands advice
Traveling to the Canary Islands in Sept. Where should we go? [more inside]
My relevant experience might make my potential job illegal.
How can I tell if an old non-disclosure should prohibit me from applying for a new job? [more inside]
Setting up a forum for a sub-18 crowd?
I need to set up a forum site for high school-aged kids. The tech stuff I know. The legalities I don't. Are there rules/best practices for forums for minors? [more inside]
What birthing methods should we choose?!?
My husband and I are expecting our first baby in August and since the reality has kicked in...it's time to start thinking about birthing methods. [more inside]
posted by lil' ears at 11:48 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by lil' ears at 11:48 AM PST - 32 comments
Where the heck does it come from, oh my!
Where does the sentence structure 'Something, something and something, oh my!' come from? I'm seeing this everywhere and it's been bugging me. [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 11:44 AM PST - 52 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 11:44 AM PST - 52 comments
What would Steve Austin have listened to?
Where can I find music with a positive perspective on robots, cyborgs, and the like? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff at 11:43 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by spaceman_spiff at 11:43 AM PST - 33 comments
How do I learn the names of plants and animals?
How do I learn the names of plants and animals, particularly trees and birds? [more inside]
How to advertise widget contest?
I work for an NGO that is interested in holding a contest for developers and programmers to create a social networking widget. Does anyone know of how and where to advertise such a contest? [more inside]
How to make X11 applications show up in the Dock?
Is there a way in to make Mac OS X X11 applications show up in the Dock separately? [more inside]
posted by jpf at 10:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jpf at 10:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Emotionally healthy breakup song?
Help me think of a song to illustrate the fifth stage of grief. [more inside]
posted by puddleglum at 10:42 AM PST - 68 comments
posted by puddleglum at 10:42 AM PST - 68 comments
What movie is bringing these badass looking helicopters to Seattle?
So there's been a group of military helicopters flying around downtown Seattle today. My friend saw a film set outside of her office building. We're pretty sure they're connected. But is there a place I can go to see what films are currently being filmed at what locations? If Keanu's here, we wanna take him to lunch. [more inside]
Best media streamer for HDTV (under $300) ?
Now that I found out the XBox 360 won't have Xvid support in the Media Extender (thanks M$), what alternative media streamer would the mighty filter suggest to view the LOADS of Xvid (and perhaps x.264 HD) content on my PC via my HDTV over a wired network connection? [more inside]
posted by lattiboy at 10:32 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by lattiboy at 10:32 AM PST - 12 comments
Need help sorting files in iTunes in ways the program doesn't offer
Is there a way to more efficiently clean up files in iTunes than the program has to offer? There are many ways in which I want to sort files and simply cannot figure it out. I would like to not have to do the following manually... [more inside]
"Couch Bar" reccs in lower Manhattan?
I'm courting a woman and we're not quite at the "come back to my place" stage yet, so I'm looking for what I call a "couch bar" in lower Manhattan-- where she and I can sit side by side, talk without shouting over music or crowd noise, and maybe steal a few kisses this Thursday night. [more inside]
Direct Download for Docs?
I work for a small Canadian documentary company. We're interested in selling our films via direct download. What is the best way to do this? [more inside]
Learning about teaching at CTY in LA
I'm teaching International Politics for the Center for Talented Youth this summer and I'd love to hear more about (1) your (or your children's) experiences with CTY summer classes, particularly the three-week residential programs, and (2) the Loyola-Marymount area, where my class will be held. [more inside]
posted by brozek at 10:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by brozek at 10:00 AM PST - 13 comments
Help
I sometimes have the habit of (unintentionally, at least I feel), putting people down. [more inside]
Where to buy movie memorabilia?
Where can I find interesting things involved in the making of famous movies for sale? [more inside]
It ain't easy being cheesey.
Are there cheeses that are buried in manure during the aging process? If so, what are the names of these cheeses? [more inside]
quote on actualities?
I've been searching for a quote - I think by the french filmmaker Robert Bresson, but I'm not totally sure. The gist of it is, in speaking about the very first films made, "actualities," the author of the quote says that the public viewing these films was surprised to see the wind moving the leaves in the trees.. does this ring a bell for anyone? thanks!
How do I get rid of nipple hair?
I'm a man, and I have nipple hair. I don't have much chest hair, so the nipple hair is really noticeable - it's thick and dark. I can't imagine waxing there, and shaving makes it worse. What's the best way to get rid of it, or at least control it, without laser procedure?
Can I eBay a service that mods game consoles?
I'd like to start selling the service of modifying certain game consoles on a certain auction site. [more inside]
How does one make an offer on a domain name?
I want to buy a domain. It's already taken, but isn't being used. I am ignorant when it comes to these matters. Please advise. [more inside]
What do i do with my psychology degree now???
I recived my degree in psychology 4 years ago, rather than pursuing my masters or getting work experience directly related to psycholgy i chose to get a job in sales. I have done well and managed to pay back all my college debt(loans, credit cards). Now i'm at a point where i am burnt out from sales and I want to utilze my degree. The problem i;m running into is that most of the jobs require masters degrees(which i plan to get) or prior psyc related experience. [more inside]
Wanted: Bookbag For Law School
Help me to find a bookbag for law school. [more inside]
posted by cribcage at 8:57 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by cribcage at 8:57 AM PST - 33 comments
Cemetery Gardening Ideas Wanted
I am looking for ideas for planting around grave sites. [more inside]
posted by terrapin at 8:54 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by terrapin at 8:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Bend pipe into a 'U'?
I want to bend a metal pipe into a nice U-shape. Is this possible to do myself? If not, what type of company would be able to do this for me? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker at 8:49 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by kamelhoecker at 8:49 AM PST - 21 comments
Another odd vehicle in Queens
About a month ago I happened to be outside my house in Queens at about midnight. I saw what looked like a cop car with license plate reading cameras drive by. Anyone have more info? [more inside]
My Dog, The Obsessive Licker
My dog licks himself --a lot. The Vet suggested a very expensive (and possibly inconclusive) allergy test. Before spending $700-1000 so the Vet can tell me she has no idea I thought I would consult the hive mind. [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 8:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 8:14 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me reach Gmail / mobile / desktop sync nerdvana
Please help me come up with a solution for automatically syncing Gmail, GCal, my desktop client and my mobile in one big data orgy. [more inside]
Goofy weirdness with IE7 and Digg
Weirdness with DIGG and IE7 [more inside]
Do I have a chance of getting into grad school?
Do I have a chance of getting into grad school or business school after graduating undergrad with a very, very low gpa? [more inside]
Online IT forums, where art thou?
It's almost 60 degrees outside, so why is my computer frozen? ( know any free online IT help forums?) [more inside]
posted by Smarson at 7:19 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Smarson at 7:19 AM PST - 13 comments
Did clergy used to preside over sign-offs?
How frequently did TV sign-offs include prayers, blessings, sermons, or other messages from the clergy? [more inside]
overcoming fear of loss
How can I overcome fear of losing someone? [more inside]
I need a first chance to make a first impression
What should I put in my first email to someone I found on an online dating site? [more inside]
How do I uncover the emotional me and start living life to the full?
My partner and I recently had an all night heated discussion about my lack of ability to bring passion to the relationship. It started with my lack of 'animal' behaviour in the bedroom. Never instigating sex and never 'caught in the moment' style ripping off of clothes. It became not only this, but also a self admittance of a lack of passion in all aspects of my life. How do I uncover the emotionally mature side of me? [more inside]
Overtime pay versus comp time
What are the rules, if any, governing overtime pay versus comp time? [more inside]
Addiction to meh.
For some reason, PC games over the past year or two seem insufferably dull. Help me overcome my addiction to "meh." [more inside]
Guess I should have paid attention in high school
Now that H.R. 2060, The Internet Radio Equality Act has been introduced, how likely is it to get enacted by May 15? Or even voted on? It looks like they're still looking for co-sponsors, but I'll admit I don't know what that implies.
posted by EllenC at 5:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by EllenC at 5:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Why does this one zit keep coming back?
I get a zit in the same exact pore over and over. Why? Why that one pore? How can I get it to stop? It's gross. [more inside]
Think of all the tints, bay-bee!
Planning a comic book : question about cost of one-color vs. two-color vs. four-color offset vs. digital. [more inside]
Alternatives to taking a nap at my desk?
I've read all my RSS feeds twice. Help me find distractions to get me through a boring work week? [more inside]
posted by heavenstobetsy at 5:48 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by heavenstobetsy at 5:48 AM PST - 16 comments
Feudalism, Capitalism,...X-ism
Help me coin a new word for… [more inside]
How to work through the internet with mobile phone?
I'd like to work through the internet. At the moment I access the internet through a mobile phone (Sony Ericsson W850i). I have a laptop but the phone can't be used as a modem so I have to access the internet using the phone's internal software.
Are there any jobs I could do with this type of internet access? [more inside]
DrJohnsonFilter (or HoraceFilter)
AdviceFilter: City or country living? [more inside]
Paris Jazz?
Where are the best places to hear jazz in Paris? [more inside]