June 2008 Archives
June 30
Do I fix my sister's iMac?
I can fix my sister's iMac, but she doesn't want me to. Do I go behind her back and get it running again? [more inside]
posted by hellojed at 9:02 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by hellojed at 9:02 PM PST - 29 comments
Obamamania, in person
How would I go about attending a political fund-raiser?
I'd like to attend one of those $1,000-a-plate political dinners that I keep hearing about. How do I get an invite? [more inside]
posted by purpleclover at 8:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by purpleclover at 8:57 PM PST - 6 comments
My neck is retreating into my chest!
I'm 28 years old, thin, and my jawline is slowly disappearing into my neck. Please help me reverse this trend before I end up looking like George Lucas. [more inside]
.1 plus .1 equals what??
How best to circumvent the limitations of floating point arithmetic in Javascript? [more inside]
posted by crinklebat at 8:17 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by crinklebat at 8:17 PM PST - 16 comments
Intellectual property and marriage
Intellectual property question. A married couple are both coders who have the same software skills (let's say in coding OCR software). One spouse runs Company A (sole proprietorship, OCR software). The other works for Company B which is now contracting with Company C to work on their OCR code, so that spouse is being required by Company B to sign an NDA (no noncompete) which protects Company C's intellectual property. [more inside]
1930s Hawaii address, where is it?
How do I find the modern geographical location of an old Hawaii address that no longer exists? [more inside]
posted by zippy at 7:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by zippy at 7:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Fishes upon fishes? Allegorical iconography?
What, if anything, is this picture from the comic book Castle Waiting based on? [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 7:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by shirobara at 7:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Behold the MT-10,000
Messin with electronics.. filter. I'd like to slightly circuit-bend my Casiotone MT-100 - creating a switch that cuts one circuit when power is applied. [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by tmcw at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I make my wireless router play nice with my VOIP adaptor?
What's the best way to get my wireless router (Linksys WRT54G2) to play nice with my Vonage VOIP adaptor (Motorola VT 1005)? Frequently when I'm trying to upload somewhat sizeable files (e.g., like a minute-long movie to youtube), I lose my connection and have to reboot. [more inside]
Have you kicked the habit in a group?
Has anyone successfully used Nicotine Anonymous to quit smoking? Tell me your story... [more inside]
posted by parmanparman at 6:42 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by parmanparman at 6:42 PM PST - 24 comments
Hivemind provides tech support herein
An old rusty bike: Opportunity for cheap travel, or just junk? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 at 6:30 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Willie0248 at 6:30 PM PST - 20 comments
Nautical term for "stir crazy"?
Is there a sailor's equivalent to the phrases "stir-crazy" and "cabin fever"? [more inside]
Blogs that teach?
Blogs that teach? [more inside]
Weird sound in my car's AC
When I turn on my air conditioning in my car (or any source of air; like the heat, etc.) I can hear a flapping sound, like a plastic bag or something. I'm wondering if anyone knows what that might be caused by, how to fix, where to look, or who to ask. Thanks!
posted by socialpsychologist at 4:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by socialpsychologist at 4:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Some questions about the volcano vaporizer
My friend is considering buying the volcano vaporizer. I should first note that price isn't an issue, he's splitting the cost with a few of his friends. He's also a purely recreational user looking for the most potent high he can get. Some of his questions are below: [more inside]
Please help me take my dream job without going broke!
Today I was offered my dream job. But it's only 20 hrs., no benefits. I told my boss at my current, full-time job (which has great benefits) and asked if I could stay on and reduce my hours to part time. He considered it and asked me to write a proposal. How can I convince him? [more inside]
Traveling tommorow and have lost my photo id. What to do?
I have likely lost my drivers license and am traveling tomorrow morning. I'm with the family and am planning on contacting the airline and arriving early. But need some advice on what else to do to make sure I make it home. [more inside]
posted by jeremias at 3:45 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jeremias at 3:45 PM PST - 16 comments
Books like "The a Monster at the End of This Book"?
Can you recommend any children's books along the lines of The Monster at the End of This Book? I'm looking for funny books, for kids, where the characters know they're in books. (This is to entertain two goofy kids, ages five and two.)
store in a DRY place -- storage of pills in rainy season
What is the best way to store pills when one is faced with 90-90% humidity everyday because of rainy season? [more inside]
posted by dbooster at 3:12 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dbooster at 3:12 PM PST - 9 comments
The best things in life are free...
My 13-month CD is just about up, and the current intrest rates are TERRIBLE! How should I invest 10k? [more inside]
What are some ways I can improve a digital library?
I'm in the process of revamping a digital library website and I have a few questions about how to link my resources into both Google Scholar and the academic/archival community at large. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
What is the best scooter for me?
I would like to buy a scooter to save money on fuel costs, and to limit the miles I put on my relatively new car. I don't want a bike, even though I know the Honda Rebel is $3k. I weigh 165, for reference. What scooters should I be looking at? [more inside]
What happened with my cell phone Saturday night?
Did someone hack my cell phone or somehow use my number? Do I need to worry about my phone being compromised or something? Someone left a voicemail for my friend and there's no outgoing call on my phone nor would anyone have had access to it (it was at my house, we were asleep.) When I checked my phone log, I found that a few minutes earlier I had a missed call from someone who does not have my number and denies having called me. [more inside]
Screen scraping etiquette
Looking to start a 20k+ request screen scraping project, what sort of guidelines (in addition to those I plan to implement) do I need to follow to avoid having the hounds sent out after me. [more inside]
Neighbor problem
How would you answer a neighbor who doesn't like the color of your backyard shed and leaves you a note saying "please repaint it." [more inside]
MySQL Sorting
Can I combine and sort MySQL search results? [more inside]
How to invest $5,000 for my family's future?
I am a grad student, married with two kids—we're pretty broke. I just got an unexpected $5,000. What's the best thing to do with it to help my family? [more inside]
posted by Elizabethse at 1:45 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Elizabethse at 1:45 PM PST - 15 comments
Would you like some more tax sir?
Any Canadian graduate students at an American university to help clear this mess up? According to other CDN graduate students and a previous MeFi post we're not to be taxed on our stipends by Canada. However, despite much letter writing and form filling (i.e. form NR73) the Canadian Revenue Agency insists that I file my taxes. So what exactly did you do to get free of them? [more inside]
posted by Smegoid at 1:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Smegoid at 1:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Articles on athletes earning less than you think
Every once in a while a mainstream newspaper or magazine does an article on how little the 100th ranked athlete (or lower ranked athletes) makes in a particular sport. I can distinctly remember reading about stories of nascar teams barely scraping by but can't seem to find these types of articles anymore, anyone know of any? Thanks.
Turn that frown upside down
What are some activities to do with an injured friend who needs to get out of the house? [more inside]
Is there an official name for a book's "opening quote"?
What do you call the opening quotes that often preface a novel? Many thrillers, mysteries, and what-have-you include a single quote in the book's front matter, something to capture the story's essence or set the stage. Sometimes these quotes are literary, and sometimes they're drawn from pop culture figures. But other than "opening quote," is there an official name? All the other pages and parts of a book have a formal name, but what about the quote?
posted by jackypaper at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jackypaper at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Puppy training 101.
Advice needed on a new boxer puppy--best training book and suggestions for training treats especially. [more inside]
posted by Mavri at 12:40 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Mavri at 12:40 PM PST - 23 comments
How to get out of my apartment?
How do I get out of the Brooklyn sublet I just moved into without pissing off my other tenants? [more inside]
posted by whitedoor at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by whitedoor at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Best wildflowers in Colorado?
ColoradoWildflowerFilter: Two guys, four days, a crapload of camera gear, last gasp before one guy gets married. We plan to be in Aspen first thing Friday morning, and need to leave the state by noon (preferably just after sunrise) on Monday. Where are the best stands of wildflowers *right*now*? [more inside]
posted by notsnot at 12:28 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by notsnot at 12:28 PM PST - 2 comments
How to switch careers from Web developer to Mobile developer
What is the best way to get a position doing mobile programming given that I have 9 years of experience using Microsoft technologies (ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server)?
Are there any good online guides to hard drive partitioning?
Are there any good online guides to hard drive partitioning? I've always had a single hard drive partition, but since I'm getting a new system together I'd be interested to hear any suggestions regarding best practices, etc. [more inside]
Why is my multi-vitamin making me vomit?
Why is my multi-vitamin making me vomit?
It took me a little while to figure out that that was what was doing it; I only recently started taking them and don't remember to take it every day. Finally I saw the pattern and stopped taking them. Then, this morning, I noticed the jar and thought, "Oh, that couldn't have been it!" and took one and, ten minutes later, threw it back up. What gives? I've never had a problem taking them in the past. [more inside]
Seed sellers in Chicago
Where can I buy quality seeds, specially for herbs, in Chicago? I'm looking for sellers that are within city limits.
Thanks!
posted by sk381 at 11:44 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sk381 at 11:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Enough is enough! I have had it with these mf'ing guitars on this mf'ing plane!"
I'm going on vacation and I'd love to take my guitar with me on the flights. What experiences have you had since the last question (October 2005) on this problem? Experiences involving United Airlines and U.S. Airways especially relevant. [more inside]
posted by Ironmouth at 11:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Ironmouth at 11:42 AM PST - 12 comments
In search of coffee on the cape
I'm looking for a good cup of coffee on Cape Cod. [more inside]
decoding 10bit video
Decoding a 10bit video file ain't easy... [more inside]
Help me Navigate my Blog
Wordpress Filter: Can I use a click-map on my header graphic for navigation instead of the text-only navbar that Wordpress makes you use?
I have a new blog I'm starting and I would like to make my navigation links for each "PAGE" show up on my header graphic. However, I want to make them graphical to fit the theme of the header page. Is there a way to hide the text from the native navbar and make clickable links that are on my header file? [more inside]
Crafty crafts?
I need a craft that has tangible results! [more inside]
posted by emptyinside at 10:46 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by emptyinside at 10:46 AM PST - 44 comments
Invasive Root System
I have an aspen tree in my back yard. It's beautiful, but is it too close? [more inside]
Some hypermiling questions
A couple of questions about hypermiling:
1. Have there been any studies that prove that driving on the highway with the windows open significantly decreases gas mileage? If so, where can I find them?
2. Have there been any studies that prove that using the air conditioner in the car significantly decreases gas mileage? If so, where can I find them?
3. Does shutting off my car (2006 Corolla) at stop lights/signs decrease the life of my car's starter (or any other parts)?
Thanks!
Please save my sanity from PowerPoint 2007.
I do PowerPoint design for a living and -- finally, begrudgingly -- I am switching to PowerPoint 2007. So far, do not like. So, a two-part question: 1. Can anyone suggest a text or video tutorial on moving to PowerPoint 2007 for 2003 power users? 2. I've seen some "make PowerPoint 2007 work like PowerPoint 2003" add-ins. Does anyone have experience/recommendations for any of those? Thanks!
Been to Jones Beach Hotel?
Any information about the Jones Beach Hotel in Wantagh NY? [more inside]
Need Music, man
I need a way to purchase music -- what's your favorite method? I have certain things that I look for -- see inside: [more inside]
I'm looking for a USB hub-like device that would recognize one thumb-drive on multiple PCs it's connected to.
I'm looking for a USB hub-like device that would share one thumb-drive on multiple PCs it's connected to. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by lattiboy at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
iPod 3G video stuttering
Please help stop my iPod nano 3G's persistent video stuttering: [more inside]
Am I being overly zealous about "proper SSL implementation?"
Am I being overly zealous about "proper SSL implementation?" [more inside]
How to store hard drives?
Is there a foolproof way of storing internal hard drives for external (hot swappable) use? [more inside]
If I think it's a scam, it is a scam -right?
I'm pretty damn sure I'm being scammed. Am I? This question regards L.A and the UK [more inside]
posted by ob at 8:36 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by ob at 8:36 AM PST - 25 comments
How to relate to my parents during their divorce?
My parents are getting a divorce. How do I support them? How do I relate to them without it being terribly weird on me? How do I stop worrying about them so much? [more inside]
posted by salvia at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by salvia at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
Computer Freezes but mouse still moves
My PC has been crashing - I can move the mouse - but everything else is dead as a doornail. Apps don't respond, clock doesn't change etc. As though the display is frozen in time. Any ideas?
Downtown Minneapolis bar/restaurant for a small get together with my adult family - Post wedding proposal
Downtown Minneapolis bar/restaurant for a small get together with my adult family - Post wedding proposal [more inside]
Helpful people/info in Woburn, we needs it!
We are moving to Woburn, MA and need helping finding a variety of services there. [more inside]
Online Driver History Report?
I was wondering if there was an online service/database where I can download a copy of my driving record quickly, kinda like car fax but instead of vehicle history report it would be my personal driving history. The only places I've found online are very sketchy/scammy. [more inside]
How DO you backup Windows XP?
My mom and my brother are looking for a simple, solid online backup solution for their Windows XP computers.
I know that there are sites like Carbonite, Mozy, and Crashplan. What I don't know is how good or simple any of these sites are or if there are others that are better that I just don't know about.
Also, how heavily does the background services these site's software install impact system performance?
Why is there a | in $?
Why do so many currency symbols contain a vertical or horizontal slash? [more inside]
VTIVX FOF FTW?
What, if anything, is a "Target Retirement" fund like VTIVX missing? [more inside]
Customizing a Wordpress function
Wordpress/PHP question. I'm working on a Wordpress theme and want to use an algorithm to alter some of the HTML it emits. I've got a general idea of how to do this, and could probably manage a brutish implementation on my own, but my PHP-fu is weak and there is probably a better way. [more inside]
posted by adamrice at 6:36 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by adamrice at 6:36 AM PST - 16 comments
Help me bring my comic to life.
Help me bring my comic to life. [more inside]
Is there an easy way to share custom Acrobat stamps?
Adobe Acrobat Professional (8.0): Is there any way to distribute stamps from one machine to another? How about simply sorting them? [more inside]
By the binky's red glare, diapers bursting in air...
Where near Boston can I find kid-friendly fireworks display? [more inside]
How to reward from afar
What is a good gift for a bunch of web developers in India? [more inside]
Help Me Sell My Comics
How can I optimize the liquidation of my not so exciting comics collection? Difficulty: I'm moving to the UK in 3 months. [more inside]
posted by ursus_comiter at 5:12 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ursus_comiter at 5:12 AM PST - 2 comments
Living at Shakespeare & Co. bookstore in Paris?
Tell me everything about staying at the Tumbleweed Hotel above Shakespeare & Co. in Paris. [more inside]
Can anyone help me find the unfindable phone jack?
The phone jack of myth and legend: I'm looking for "A 4-conductor jack with Type 43A mounting bracket attached." In white, not hideous horrible old school beige. [more inside]
posted by Teira at 4:25 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Teira at 4:25 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm forever blowing bubbles... and wishing I wasn't
How do I reduce the amount of bubbles in soft drinks?.... um, you might call them sodas or pop or aerated beverages.... [more inside]
posted by taff at 3:36 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by taff at 3:36 AM PST - 24 comments
George Carlin's Supreme Court defense
Where can I find a transcript of what George Carlin told the Supreme Court? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry at 2:41 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by philosophistry at 2:41 AM PST - 6 comments
Cigarette Penalties in NYC
What are the penalties for unlicensed cigarette vendors selling untaxed (likely imported) cigarettes in NYC? [more inside]
posted by ifranzen at 12:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ifranzen at 12:43 AM PST - 6 comments
June 29
I want us to get along
I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this? [more inside]
Follow my dreams or follow the money?
I'm 33 years old, make a low six figure income, married, no kids. Up for big promotion. Is it time to give up my dreams of being a writer? LOTS more inside... [more inside]
How can I get data off a bad hard drive?
I am having a very unusual problem with my hard drive and CANNOT recover any data from it after trying numerous methods. Please help me with your technical expertise. [more inside]
posted by deafmute at 11:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by deafmute at 11:28 PM PST - 7 comments
web design term project ideas?
Idea Filter: I need to create a six-page website for a term project in web design at uni (intro level). What to do it on? [more inside]
posted by tamarack at 11:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by tamarack at 11:09 PM PST - 14 comments
Kill autostart programs
While trying to speed-up my computer, I noticed in task-manager several helper programs auto-start on start-up. I rarely use the programs that they are helping, is there any way to keep them from auto-starting (not from within, something to actually keep it from starting). [more inside]
posted by Deflagro at 10:10 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Deflagro at 10:10 PM PST - 13 comments
What to do in Chicago?
So we've got one day to spend in Chicago and we want to make the most of it... [more inside]
Are there any Jive and/or Swing clubs in NYC?
Are there any Jive and/or Swing clubs in NYC? [more inside]
Where are these quotes about reputation from?
[Quotation source-filter] I've found many references on the Internet to two similar quotes about losing a good reputation. The quotes are attributed to Warren Buffett and Benjamin Franklin, but I haven't been able to pin down what the original source is. The full text of the quotes are inside. [more inside]
posted by eisenkr at 8:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by eisenkr at 8:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for novel-esque non-fiction books.
I love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It's a non-fiction book about Chicago in 1893 which reads much like a novel. I'd like to read other books written in the same novel-esque style about some other cities or historic events. Know of any novel-like non-fiction reads?
How is a steady-state weight calculated?
I am A years old, am H inches tall and I weigh W pounds. I burn a total of B calories per day on average (that's including exercise as well as just daily living and sleeping). I consume E calories per day. What would my steady-state weight be expected to be, and how long would it take to reach it?
Love = Love
I once found a sticker that said something to the effect of "those who would say that any kind of love is wrong, don't really know anything about love at all" ... I would like to find it again, can you help? [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 7:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 7:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Kinder Fee Per Finder, Keeper
What's a fair finder's fee for someone who sent me a buyer for my used car?
The mechanic who services our family's cars is a super nice guy, and does a terrific job as well. Recently we mentioned to him that we were selling one of our cars (a 1998 Camry, if it matters), and he mentioned it to a number of his other clients until he found someone who was interested in buying it.
The deal went down today, and I'd love to toss a few bills his way to thank him for his help. What's an appropriate sum and/or percentage? I was thinking $300, which is about 5% of the sale price of the car.
What do you guys think?
Oh, and I'd also like to say that I'm REALLY proud of the title I came up with for this AskMe. Thankyouverymuch.
Vietnam War Songs.
What are some of the best/most relevant songs about the Vietnam War or capture the sentiments of that era? [more inside]
posted by clearly at 7:01 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by clearly at 7:01 PM PST - 38 comments
Lost Colony, Lost Title...
Science-Fiction-Novel-Filter: Lost colony of Galactic Empire, in which a man is dispatched to the planet with an automated legged probe. There is a technology on the planet that is perceived as magic(?) to the natives... [more inside]
posted by strangelove at 6:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by strangelove at 6:44 PM PST - 2 comments
Arts and Crafts with a Science Twist?
I need help coming up with ideas for ~30 min science-related arts and crafts activities for kids aged 3-17 in a pretty limited environment. [more inside]
posted by liesbyomission at 6:28 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by liesbyomission at 6:28 PM PST - 26 comments
My "current" problem...
So I'm installing a new dishwasher. I've yanked the power cable from the old one (not paying a bit of attention as to how it was connected, of course), and now I haven't a clue as to how to attach it to the new one. [more inside]
Help Me Survive Windows Mobile 5!
While waiting for the new iPhone, I sold my old one. Now I'm back on a Cingular (HTC) 8125 with Windows Mobile 5 (it can't be upgraded to 6!) And I want to make the best of it without spending any money. I'm on a Mac, so I need to figure out the best way to deal with that, too. [more inside]
posted by Gideon at 5:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Gideon at 5:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Which cellphone, plan, carrier combo for international traveler?
Cell phone - Unhappy with tmobile coverage in the US. Need advice on a carrier, plan and (smartish) phone that can be used in other countries with local SIM cards. [more inside]
will there be any stars?
Smart playlists on my iTunes has stopped working. [more inside]
How do I face the Other Woman?
How do I face the Other Woman? [more inside]
All sleeping dogs die.
Dying dog. How do I make him comfortable? [more inside]
That's not logical
In Logic 8, when I try to import an audio (aif) file exported from Ableton Live, Logic slows down the audio file significantly. [more inside]
Where are the discounted games?
Why does a club similar to BMG or Columbia not exist for PS3 games? [more inside]
I'm not fat I'm husky
What should I change about my current diet and exercise regimen to see some success in shedding fat? [more inside]
Please help with an impromptu Nova Scotia/PEI trip
My girlfriend and I are planning a somewhat impromptu driving trip to PEI and Nova Scotia - maybe involving camping... [more inside]
posted by o0dano0o at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by o0dano0o at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Fino a go go
London, Dublin, Cork, Here I come!
TravelFilter: Things to do in London, Dublin, Cork. Places to stay in Dublin and Cork. Indian Restaurant recommendations in London. General restaurant recommendations for either London, Dublin, or Cork [more inside]
posted by majikstreet at 4:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by majikstreet at 4:21 PM PST - 13 comments
Recommend me some Australian and Canadian comedy!
Similar to this thread, please recommend some Canadian and Australian comedy! [more inside]
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 4:00 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 4:00 PM PST - 21 comments
What can we do about the greedy pigeons in our garden?
We love watching wild birds coming to eat the seeds we put out in our garden but we're always just invaded by boring pigeons that hoover up the lot. How can we encourage more smaller, more interesting birds and discourage what our children call the "big fat pig-o pigeons"? [more inside]
Central air conditioner issues on a rental house in Texas.
Air conditioner puts out more water than cool air. Ideas on what two renters can do? [more inside]
Screenshots into b&w LaTeX Figures
How do I best prepare color .png screenshots for publication as figures in a LaTeX document that will be printed in b&w conference proceedings? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape at 3:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Alterscape at 3:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Six hours in Vancouver airport
My brother is taking a cheap flight from England to visit us in Seattle, which has a stop in Vancouver (YVR) for six hours. Is there anything taht can be done within that time that's worth doing? Would it actually be possible to get out of the airport? Or should I just tell him to bring a book?
Comfort(er) cotton or wool?
Where can I buy Miffy/Nijntje stuff?
Where can I purchase baby clothing featuring Miffy (Nijntje)? I am near Boston, Massachusetts in the United States of America, and have access to the Internet. I will also probably travel to Montreal before I need the clothing, in case there is a shop there that will best satisfy my Miffy needs
posted by Mayor Curley at 2:28 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 2:28 PM PST - 2 comments
Proper Lasagna consists of RED & WHITE sauce, not PINK.
We love lasagna. But my white sauce mixes with my red sauce and it all ends up looking pink. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 1:10 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Mutant at 1:10 PM PST - 34 comments
How to find an August sublet in Seattle?
I'm moving to Seattle! How can I find a sublet for August? [more inside]
posted by grouse at 1:09 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by grouse at 1:09 PM PST - 17 comments
Moving, and have 3 urgent questions, so anyway, about Pinot Grigio
SO setting the more pressing questions aside, I'm having an evening of wine and conversation with my former educational director and always friend...Wine is the libation of choice... [more inside]
posted by dawson at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dawson at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood?
How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood? [more inside]
How do I tell people I'm not going to work in an office?
I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me? [more inside]
Help a gardening novice xeriscape his yard
I'd like to landscape my yard in a way that requires very little maintenance and water. [more inside]
Is there any pointing backing up DVDs if you can download them?
Is there any point backing up my DVD collection if I could just download replacements? [more inside]
Looking for information about either the Raleigh Woman’s Retroglide NX3 or Coasting Bike.
Looking for information about either the Raleigh Woman’s Retroglide NX3 or Coasting Bike. I haven’t ridden in oh, nearly 30 years. And this is the sort of bike that I’d be most comfortable on, I believe. This is for going to the grocery store, library, mail box, possibly on paved trails through the local nature center. I’m perfectly willing to spend the money on something that will last, but would love to know if anyone else has purchased either model and what they thought of it. [more inside]
posted by korej at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by korej at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
Need access to secret NYC bars/speakeasy. Please hope me.
There are hidden and secret bars in NYC (Manhattan) and there are really secret. Some need phone numbers. I need your help. [more inside]
Overcoming a Human Roadblock
I guess the question should really be, "how to overcome a MENTAL roadblock that has taken the form of a person?"
I guess my situation can be likened to those age-old stories of someone not being able to forgive a parent for a bad childhood, and blames the parent for his/her failures. But my story is about an unwelcomed competition from a cousin, one that instead of facing I've always cowered to, and have thus grown in resentment and have become stifled as I continue watcihng my life unfold in misery, Wondering how to reclaim a personal sense of power regardless of her presence in my life, even though it seems it keeps "haunting" me. [more inside]
is extremely low mileage bad
A friend has a 10-year old Lexus (with only ~50k miles on it!) that gets driven 2-4 miles per week. Is there any harm in this? (It is a second car for one person.) Oil would keep recirculating due to the weekly drive and the alternator should keep the battery charged. Right? I mean, if the car is fueled only once every 12-18 months can that be good for it? (sediment?) Would any other problems be likely?
How do I change my cats violent behavior?
How do I stop my cat from violently attacking strangers when they come over? [more inside]
Electric dog fence
Electric dog fence: My parents have a large farm property next to a busy road and want to keep the dog from crossing into the road, but otherwise unrestricted on the rest of the property. Most electric dog fences I have seen form a large circle, with the dog inside the circle. However the property is too big for that, is it possible to have a wire just along the road, activated only when the dog crosses the line? [more inside]
Exactly how screwed am I?
How big of a deal is it to be looking for a job without a job? [more inside]
i'm (not) keeping my baby
i live in dallas-fort worth, texas and i'm getting an abortion. [more inside]
I can't name my kid after you?
My cousin is changing her first name, but if I had a girl I always wanted to name her my cousin's old name...how do I broach this? I'm happy for her choosing a new name, but I'm wondering is her old name off the table for my own (not yet conceived) child? [more inside]
Roast Beast on a BBQ?
Barbecue question here...Can we do a sirloin roast on a gas barbecue? I am sure we can but any tips? What about drippings? Is that possible? [more inside]
"He's Just Not That Into You": Fact or Fiction?
Question for the guys: I've been reading "He's Just Not That Into You," which posits that if a guy is really interested in a woman, he'll pursue her relentlessly, no matter what else is going on in his life. Is this a valid theory? Has there ever been a time when you really liked a woman and were attracted to her, but didn't pursue a relationship because of external factors that had nothing to do with her (e.g. work problems, family illness, trauma of past relationship)?
Microbrew kegs near Chicago?
What microbreweries within a hour or two's drive of Chicago will sell me a keg (half barrel) of a good, micro-brewed beer today or sometime this week? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 8:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 8:35 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I teach intermediate-advanced (spoken) ESL students how to write?
ESL teaching for non-professional teachers! Help me teach native Farsi speakers with intermediate to advanced spoken English skills how to write grammatically correct business English. Example correspondence and other documents needed. [more inside]
Melodious Melodica in the Mystic Mist
Two questions about Argentina. First, does anyone know any good hot springs [termas] that are not exceedingly far from Buenos Aires.
Second, does anyone know any music stores in Buenos Aires where I could acquire a melodica or other instruments for not too many pesos. [more inside]
Elon University
Looking for information about Elon University in North Carolina. [more inside]
Where-ever Shall We Go?
What's cool to see/visit in western Pennsylvania? [more inside]
Change searching in windows in Firefox
How can I change the behavior of searching in windows in Firefox? The Firefox search-in-browser bar is, and has always has been, awful. [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels at 7:25 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Mo Nickels at 7:25 AM PST - 14 comments
Public Domain Photos
I'd like to find some public domain photos for a book proposal on urban sprawl and smart growth. [more inside]
Can I watch BBC World News America free online?
Is there a way to watch BBC World News America from BBC America online for free?
Anybody have ideas about a cheap way to get a couch from Austin to Fort Worth?
I found a great vintage Danish couch in Austin that I want to refinish. I need to get it to Fort Worth though. Any ideas on an inexpensive way to move it?
Torrents are slowing down my Firefox!
Whenever I run Transmission on OSX, my Firefox browsing slows to a trickle, or simply stops altogether. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 5:54 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by zardoz at 5:54 AM PST - 11 comments
How to help a young man (dual Turkish-Pakistani citizenship) pursue his education in Western country?
How to help a young man (dual Turkish-Pakistani citizenship) pursue his education in Western country? [more inside]
mmm ... fizzy water.
Cool-lookin' soda siphons. Where to find? [more inside]
give me a way not to lose my return open tix which are going to expire!
I have open return tix with EL AL which expire in two months. now the doc says i may not be able to fly... [more inside]
Is everybody who could be a supermodel actually a supermodel?
Are there a lot of people who are recognizably as beautiful as supermodels who are not supermodels? Or do the present mechanisms of celebrity reliably account for a majority of people who meet the criteria to be supermodels? [more inside]
posted by cgc373 at 2:42 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by cgc373 at 2:42 AM PST - 31 comments
I AM THE VINDOW VASHER
Quick! What is the joke about the vindow vasher? My friends and I are going nuts! ..and looking up salmon PR)N.
posted by xorry at 2:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by xorry at 2:10 AM PST - 11 comments
June 28
Cheap, sturdy, modular desks, can it be done?
Looking for a modular, reconfigurable desk--that will incorporate a miniature home theater, among other things. Your help needed. [more inside]
Whatever happened to Lamya?
Stealing souls at an Austin-area coffee haunt. Location ideas?
I am a photographer in the Austin, TX area looking to do a shoot at a local coffeehouse. [more inside]
Is it my responsibility to help my friend make peace with his family?
This question is about my best friend, who seems to get into trouble with his family regularly. Is it my responsibility to help him out? Or should he sort it out on his own? [more inside]
Sturdy walking shoes
Looking for great walking shoes in the Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by scission at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by scission at 10:14 PM PST - 5 comments
What should we do in San Diego over the 4th of July weekend?
My girlfriend and I are visiting San Diego over the 4th of July weekend. What should we do and see? Are there any special 4th of July events we shouldn't miss? And what about good vegetarian restaurants? [more inside]
Help me find a way to move to Toronto from the US
Two Americans a year out of college, hoping to find some way to move to Toronto. Is this even plausible? [more inside]
Is the waist a positive leading indicator?
The waist pinch: does it necessarily indicate flirting? [more inside]
posted by boy detective at 8:34 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by boy detective at 8:34 PM PST - 30 comments
I like cutting stuff off walls
Home Improvement Filter: why is it so hard to find an offset tool to remove stuff that is mounted on the wall? What do you use for that purpose? [more inside]
Where can I get a comma or space-separated list of major U.S. cities?
Where can I get a comma or space-separated list of major U.S. cities? [more inside]
posted by bflora at 8:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bflora at 8:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Need a good interlinear editor...
I am looking for an interlinear editor or equivalent for managing large foreign language documents with their English translation. [more inside]
posted by blue_wardrobe at 7:58 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 7:58 PM PST - 4 comments
Homeward bound. Well, temporarily.
Sublet/short term (dog friendly) housing in Los Angeles. Suggestions? [more inside]
I hate the smell of lighter fluid in the evening
My downstairs neighbors use lighter fluid for their charcoal grill and the fumes fill our condo if we aren't home. What are the specific health hazards of the fumes from charcoal lighter fluid? [more inside]
What are the necessary and sufficient conditions for truly simpatico connections?
We've all encountered, if we are lucky and blessed, someone who transcends the definition of friend -- a truly simpatico soul (as in friend, not "soul mate"), someone with whom you can and sometimes do speak for hours, someone who "gets you." What accounts for the connection? Shared beliefs? Shared values? Shared aspirations Shared stage-of-life? It's got to be more than mere shared interests. [more inside]
Let he who be without sine...
Why are sine waves considered "pure" tones? Why do we consider sinusoids the building blocks of periodic functions? [more inside]
posted by phrontist at 7:00 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by phrontist at 7:00 PM PST - 35 comments
Private Health Insurance Questions
Are some health insurance companies better than others? [more inside]
Home remedy for dog constipation?
What's wrong with my beagle? Constipation? [more inside]
"In a world..."
God help me when I watch movies. I either lose track of the plot, the characters, or both. What can I do to follow along better? [more inside]
Places to stay around Oxford, MI?
I'm thinking of going to a herb conference in Oxford, Michigan, the first weekend of August. It's hard to get a grip on what sorts of accommodations are around there, since there are so many little towns. Does anyone know the area, who can point me to a decent place to stay? Under $100 a night is preferable. Dog friendly a plus but not imperative. Thanks.
How do I get my laptop to wake up?
My girlfriend's Dell 1501 laptop, running Vista, fully updated, won't wake up after it has been shut. How do you fix this? Thanks. [more inside]
Not so itsy bitsy.
Where (online) can I find a toy camel spider or something that looks remotely similar? [more inside]
posted by thisisnotkatrina at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by thisisnotkatrina at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Send a password over email
Send a password over email (to a non-techy client) without compromising its security. [more inside]
True or false: blonde hair will regrow darker if plucked?
True or false: blonde hair will regrow darker if plucked? [more inside]
Plug-in LED lights for house outlets that make pretty colors?
Hive mind, do you know of a cheap, plug-in LED light that will wash the wall above it with pretty colors? [more inside]
How to hookup 2 external monitors to a laptop with one VGA port?
What's the best way to setup 2 external monitors on a laptop with just one VGA port ? [more inside]
posted by greenknightwatch at 4:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by greenknightwatch at 4:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find the name of a video I saw on Youtube about an animated pig
I want to find a video I saw on YouTube about a year ago. It was a short animation about a pig with a song in Spanish. What is it called? [more inside]
posted by comfortinsound at 4:24 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by comfortinsound at 4:24 PM PST - 1 comment
Democratic Fact-Check Smackdown
Please help me lay down the Democratic smackdown upon my fact-lacking Republican friends. [more inside]
What's in these pills?
I just got back from Mexico and bought what I hope is their version of Prempro. But now I'm not sure that what I have is the exact formula. I have estrogenos conjugados (Brand is Neradin). Does this have progesterone? Or just estrogen?
posted by what-i-found at 3:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by what-i-found at 3:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Invasion of the browser snatchers!
I've been running Firefox 3 since Download Day. I'd like to update it with some settings from Firefox 2 that didn't automatically carry over during the installation process. Is there any way to (temporarily) revive my old copy of Firefox 2? [more inside]
How to move quickly?
We're moving! Any tips on doing so quickly and efficiently? [more inside]
posted by clcapps at 2:48 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by clcapps at 2:48 PM PST - 20 comments
Wedding/anniversary gift ideas for hard-to-shop for couple!
Gift ideas for close friends' wedding / first anniversary, please! [more inside]
Looking for business books!
I've just accepted a full time (telecommuting, FWIW) position with a Fortune 50 company. What are some must-read business books? [more inside]
Sounds like Sevareid?
The name of an author whose name sounds like (but is not) Eric Sevareid? [more inside]
Why are the UC Berkeley treesitters protesters "declining to yield their urine?"
Please reassure us about daycare...
Please reassure me about daycare... [more inside]
Phantom Foot Thumb
Does anyone else ever feel the presence of a phantom thumb jutting out of the side of their foot? [more inside]
posted by Lownotes at 12:03 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Lownotes at 12:03 PM PST - 21 comments
Can a Linux Logical Volume Manager be read by Windows?
Can an LVM partition be mounted by Windows XP or Vista? [more inside]
posted by lukemeister at 11:50 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by lukemeister at 11:50 AM PST - 5 comments
Fireboard plus Joomla: "Out of Memory" error.
Joomla and Fireboard Memory Problem: Whenever I click on a post, Fireboard breaks and reports that it's out of memory. I've increased memory allocation with php.ini and .htaccess-- it's now at 64m-- and this has had no effect. I'm using Hostgator. Any suggestions on how to get Fireboard operating properly (or for that matter, a host which runs Fireboard easily)? Thanks.
posted by darth_tedious at 11:48 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by darth_tedious at 11:48 AM PST - 7 comments
What type of Larivee is this?
Does anyone know exactly what model Larrivee this guitar is? [more inside]
posted by eightball at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by eightball at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
Are Table Saws Safe Yet?
A few years ago I saw a video where someone made a table saw technology where if the blade touches your skin it stops immediately and all you get is a knick on your finger. I was curious if this is being built into table saws yet? And if not why isn't it? [more inside]
Can anyone recommend a NYC criminal defense attorney for a disorderly conduct charge?
Can anyone recommend a good NYC criminal defense attorney to help me with a disorderly conduct charge? [more inside]
Did this relationship have to end?
Did this relationship have to end? [more inside]
Help me find a good venue for a class reunion
I'm going to be organizing a pub night for my class from the grade school I went to at some point — probably in September or October. The best location for the pub is probably in the north end of Toronto, say on Steeles or Finch somewhere, and not too far east or west. Not being very familiar with that area, I'd like suggestions as to a good venue. I'd like a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, decent food, and definitely nothing dive-y or too bar-like.
Sticking it to the oil man
We are thinking about switching from oil heat to a geothermal system to heat and cool our 1200 sf cape in western massachusetts. If you have a geothermal system are you happy with it? Have you had any problems? How much did the conversion cost? What are the monthly costs associated with it? Do you know of a reputable installer in our area?
Looking for old musical digital watch
I'm trying to find on OLD casio (i'm pretty sure) digital musical watch. Any ideas either where to look or at least identify the model? [more inside]
posted by foodybat at 10:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by foodybat at 10:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Need recommendations for artistic non-fiction writing classes.
I'm looking for recommendations for low cost (e.g. community college) writing classes to improve the artistic aspects of my non-fiction (essay, blog entry, resume, website content, etc.) writing. [more inside]
Help me plan a European relocation?
European relocation: I've been asked to help plan a friend's relocation from Switzerland to Norway. [more inside]
What the hell is BIGLAW?
I'm a law student trying to figure out if BIGLAW, with all the big letters, is something worth pursuing. [more inside]
posted by ecab at 8:15 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ecab at 8:15 AM PST - 16 comments
Funes the Memorious
What happened to Calpurnia after Julius Caeser's death? [more inside]
Christopher Street Day und Fußball
NYCFilter: from Pride 2008 to Euro 2008? [more inside]
YANMD, I get it.
I'm back. They put the broken ankle in a cast. YANMD but I'm asking you because my doctor thinks I'm a whiny baby (he'd be right but [more inside]
Should I stay or should I go?
My former boss contacted me out of the blue a couple of months ago, offering me a job. After some protracted negotiations the time has come to decide if I should take it or not. [more inside]
posted by claudius at 7:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by claudius at 7:00 AM PST - 13 comments
Microwave vs. Computer, and the Microwave is winning.
The kitchen computer has a little trackpad/keyboard combo that sits atop of the microwave. When the microwave turns on, the trackpad stops working. Looking for suggestions on shielding, putting a filter in line with the cable, grounding, anything to help me cook and mouse at the same time. [more inside]
Gift ideas for someone moving to Japan
My niece is going to teach English in Japan for a couple of years. What's a good going-away present I can give her? I would rather not just give cash although that's my last resort. She's from the Midwest, speaks some Japanese, about 25 years old.
I've quit my job and now...
Help me get a raccoon out of a stomrdrain before the big storm!
There's a juvenile raccoon stuck in the storm drain in front of our house. How do I get it out? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian at 4:40 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by clarkstonian at 4:40 AM PST - 12 comments
How to represent yourself in bfd court case
Chronic pain patient took to writing own prescriptions. This is frowned upon. Now, the poor woman Or should one spend 10K to an attorney to have the record expunged when otherwise, a criminal record isn't important to other areas of life? [more inside]
Hunting the elusive toe ring
Toe rings and anklets in SF Bay Area, Marin/Sonoma? [more inside]
What website offers the best baby registry service?
What site offers the best baby registry service? Special difficulty - the parents-to-be are in the Philippines, the friends and relatives are scattered everywhere else. [more inside]
How do I get people to not antagonize my phobia?
How do I get people to respect my phobia? How do I make them stop antagonizing me by showing me the thing I'm afraid of? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 12:28 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 12:28 AM PST - 56 comments
How to deal with age difference among friends?
How does a woman in her mid-40s keep her self-esteem in an sea of thirtysomethings? [more inside]
June 27
Where to watch Euro Final in DC?
I'd like some suggestions on where to watch the European Cup Final this Sunday in Washington DC. Extra points if the bar is pro-Spanish.
Plan our cross-country road trip!
Where MUST we stop on a road trip from the Bay Area (CA) to Baltimore (MD)? [more inside]
Blue Man, not the group.
I'm looking for an old science fiction novel about an evil, blue giant titled "The Blue Man" - the Google and Amazon search is poisoned by both The Blue Man Group, and a young-adult science fiction novel "The Blue Man" which isn't it at all. [more inside]
posted by Slap*Happy at 10:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Slap*Happy at 10:25 PM PST - 4 comments
monitor vs projector
I'm thinking of replacing/supplementing my PC monitor with a projector, but I've never really used or shopped for one. Is it worth it, or should I just go for a couple of the biggest monitors I can afford? [more inside]
Enjoying the Apostle Islands and Superior Lakeshore
Trying to take a long weekend trip to the Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. We've only got about 3-4 days up there, so we want to make the most of it. Are we missing out by camping on the mainland? Besides kayaking, any must-do activities in the area? (Especially decent hiking that is easily accessible?) [more inside]
posted by sararah at 10:02 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sararah at 10:02 PM PST - 6 comments
No TV, no beer make Homer something something...
Borderline Personality Disorder: What's next? [more inside]
How can I have awesome sex?
[SexFilter] Mindblowing sex. I would like to have some. [more inside]
Why do they hate me?
Everyone at work makes fun of me. How can I deal with it? [more inside]
Salary for IT: I can't find a title for what I do, so I can't research whether I'm underpaid or not. Help?
Salary for IT: I can't find a title for what I do, so I can't research whether I'm underpaid or not. Help? [more inside]
Cut That Out Sonny or I'll Make You Walk the Plank
Novel Research Filter III: What's it like to travel long distance on a yacht with kids? [more inside]
How do i use two instances of firefox at the same time?
How do i use two separate instances of firefox at the same time? [more inside]
Promotion
Networking: What are some things to bear in mind when promoting a Windows workgroup to a small domain? [more inside]
outlet mishap
Home electrical problem/mystery: I accidentally plugged the phone charger into an outlet incorrectly and now that outlet and the dishwasher don't work. Help? [more inside]
People and Quandaries
Today on the corner of 6th Avenue and 20th Street, right next to the Avalon (which used to be the Limelight), there was a burnt mattress and a pile of furniture. On a small dresser there was an unlabeled Memorex CD-R. I put it in my bag, out of curiosity. All that was on it was a single short audio track. [more inside]
posted by Stonestock Relentless at 4:43 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Stonestock Relentless at 4:43 PM PST - 8 comments
How safe is driving down to Baja at the moment?
How safe is driving down and camping in Baja at this time? [more inside]
Money is tight but I'll do the $16 if I have to
Priority Mail or Express Mail? This Saturday I'll mail a flat envelope from NYC to a P.O. box in Bethesda, MD (20824); I want it to arrive by this Tuesday. Do I need to spring for Express Mail? Anecdotes welcome.
posted by lorimer at 4:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lorimer at 4:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Is A Health Care Power of Attorney Valid In Another State?
I'm curious about what is the validity of my partner's Health Care Power of Attorney when he travels out of state. I can't seem to find much authoritative information when I google this. Can anyone clarify? [more inside]
Seasoning in asia specialties, anybody know where to get it??
Seasoning in asia specialties, anybody know where to get it?? [more inside]
The Houston Social Scene
Best non-alcoholic social events in Houston? [more inside]
Australian Gift Card
How do I acquire a gift card to an Austrailian home-goods retailer for a friend who is moving there? [more inside]
What kind of plant is this?
Help me copy a Drupal install for local sandbox testing
I'm having some trouble recreating a Drupal site on my local machine for testing/sandbox purposes. The mysql databases are the biggest stumbling block at the moment - very basic, beginner advice is probably needed. [more inside]
posted by Banky_Edwards at 3:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Banky_Edwards at 3:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me get my son a good education!
Mrs. Spyder and I are thinking about buying a house in the next year or so. With 1 youngster (almost a year old) and one on the way, we're looking to buy in an area with a good school district. Where can I find this information? [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game at 2:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Spyder's Game at 2:51 PM PST - 8 comments
Rotting fences make bad neighbors
I am shoring up a sagging fence that I will help replace in a year. The original posts are not in cement and are rotting at the base. I'm trying to figure out how to attach some support posts. [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 2:49 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mecran01 at 2:49 PM PST - 9 comments
Things to do and consume around Sarasota and Bradenton
I'll be in the Sarasota/Bradenton, FL area this weekend for 3-4 days and was looking for suggestions on things to do. I was last there about 5 or 6 years ago so I've hit some of the highlights already (Ringling Museum, the Dali Museum and Busch Gardens). Any other suggestions would be great. [more inside]
Ubuntu 8.04 on a portable hard drive?
Ubuntu 8.04 on a 40 gb portable HDD: LiveUSB w/persistence, or install straight to HDD? [more inside]
What should I do in Amsterdam?
What should I do in Amsterdam? [more inside]
Please recommend anti-American songs.
Trying to put together a playlist of anti-American songs, or songs about leaving America. For instance, Green Day's "American Idiot" qualifies. This is for a going-away party, and very much tongue-in-cheek. Songs that hate on specific regions (particularly New York, New Jersey, DC and LA) are also good. Thank you!
Logical quizzes about logic
I recall seeing a quiz on the internet some time ago, that asked you about 20 questions, and then told you how logical your thought processes were, and told you why. Do you know where I can find this quiz? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 1:53 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Solomon at 1:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Pit stop.
Is there any noticeable difference in effectiveness between spray, stick, gel, or roll-on anti-perspirants? If so, why?
Don't take my drink away!
So what exactly are the restrictions regarding purchasing alcohol in Maryland? [more inside]
posted by Asherah at 1:20 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Asherah at 1:20 PM PST - 12 comments
Should I buy an eee PC?
How do I get DVD video onto a optical driveless PC? [more inside]
The Hunt for the perfect 13 compound lifts ??
I've read somewhere that a workout regime consisting of 13 compound lifts is really all you need. Does anyone know which 13 lifts they may be talking about ? or can point me to the article ? [more inside]
Undershirts with polo shirts?
What are your thoughts on men wearing an undershirt under a polo shirt? How much exposed chest hair is too much? [more inside]
Geting Rid of My (Car's) Spare Tire
Where can I get rid of a old donut-type spare tire? The tire shop won't take it because it has a rim. [more inside]
How to strengthen knees?
Is there any kind of exercise I can do to strengthen my knees? [more inside]
Pefect spot in Tuscany
Looking for a perfect luxurious spot to stay in the Tuscan countryside. Should I be looking in Northern or Southern Tuscany? [more inside]
posted by Lylo at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Lylo at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me remember this movie...
I'm trying to remember what the title of this movie was. I think it was made in the 1960's or 1970's in the U.S. I remember watching it on TV on the Sunday Matinee show in the 1980's. The plot involved this millionaire who wanted to attack the Soviet Union, he had a small force which was to attack Russia by driving trucks across the polar ice cap. All I can remember was that in the end of the film his plan is thwarted by the Soviets, who send planes to bomb the ice, and the trucks sink to the bottom of the ocean. Any ideas?
posted by smoothvirus at 11:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by smoothvirus at 11:45 AM PST - 3 comments
Public service loan forgiveness
So, is there any reason not to go for the new public service loan forgiveness program? [more inside]
posted by roll truck roll at 11:40 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by roll truck roll at 11:40 AM PST - 11 comments
government records
Are records kept by government about the architectural blue prints of every building built? [more inside]
Recommend me some good post-apocalyptic movies and books
I have just found out I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction books. Somehow I like the idea of an individual or small group of survivors almost alone in the world trying to find out what the hell happened to the planet and fighting for their survival. What are some good books and movies the hive mind can recommend?
posted by dcrocha at 11:24 AM PST - 99 comments
posted by dcrocha at 11:24 AM PST - 99 comments
It's 114 and I'm melting!
We're looking for some short trips we can take to beat the heat in Arizona. [more inside]
posted by TungstenChef at 11:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by TungstenChef at 11:24 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I install XP without a CD-ROM?
Major computer issue: I have recently bought an ASUS EEE PC with Linux. I need to put XP on it but I have no CD-ROM drive. I do have three USB ports and wireless capabilities, however. How do I get XP on my computer? [more inside]
Youtube Search
Could anyone tell how I can search youtube by video length? For instance I want to find all videos that are 13 seconds long. Could anybody tell me how to filter a search in this manner.
Unconventional air fresheners
Coffee beans as an air freshener? [more inside]
Wiki-Tastraphy
What program can I use to help my department compile information that needs to be put on wikipedia? [more inside]
where's the wedding?
DIY fabric dying/painting/decorating? I have this dress... [more inside]
Easy Reader goes blue, Lucinda turns to the green
Question about Morgan Freeman (spoilers for Wanted inside). [more inside]
What movie was this?
Please ID this recent comedy: main character has a fantasy / nightmare in which his boss is schtupping his wife. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
It's a piece of cake to bake a pretty cake / if the way is hazy...
I'm fed up with CakePHP taunting me like a disobedient two year-old. What's a better PHP framework built around model-view-controller? [more inside]
Blind shih-tzu separation anxiety
Semi-blind shih-tzu rescue won't stop barking at night. Any ideas before we give up? [more inside]
30 days or 60 days, that is the question...
Landlord/Security deposit/renting filter: GA State law requires the security deposit to be returned within 30 days. My contract says after 60 days. Which wins? [more inside]
posted by djpyk at 10:14 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by djpyk at 10:14 AM PST - 8 comments
Which backpack fits my needs?
I'm looking for a travel backpack with removal daypack that is gadget friendly. [more inside]
Aquarium Pump Cat Fountain Surprise
Er, I mean supplies. Need pump advice from someone who knows their fish tank equipment. [more inside]
Recommendations for SF/Fantasy books that deal with "lost civilizations"
Recommend me some SF/Fantasy books that deal with "lost civilizations" [more inside]
What's the best option for office chairs in the UK?
Does anyone have any recommendations for office chairs in the UK? [more inside]
New Examples of Collaborative Document Editing?
I'm looking for examples of collaborative document editing. I've read through most of the older threads on this topic, but many of the examples seem to have gone out of business.
Are there any newer examples out there? It would be good to have a document "owner" that integrates comments and changes from many contributors, so I'm thinking that a wiki might not be ideal. The ability to compare revisions is a must-have and it'd be nice to have it show not only text changes but image changes. Doesn't have to be hosted, or even online, though if it is, that's probably better. [more inside]
I can't give my phone what it needs, and it's ruining our relationship.
I dropped my phone, but it turned itself back on once I slid the battery back in properly. I though all was well. However, it is now demanding a PIN code and won't let me use the phone without it. I'm not sure why it wants one, and I would give it one if I had one, but I don't have one and don't know how I would find one.
Can you help? It's a Blackberry Curve, if it matters.
we need our google maps
We are having Issues with IE6 and google maps not playing nice. it sits on loading. [more inside]
posted by Amby72 at 9:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Amby72 at 9:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Get me to the mouse on time, shuttle options LA - Anaheim
I am in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area) and need to get to Anaheim (Disneyland/Convention Ctr. area) for this library conference this afternoonish. Is the best way to do this to go back to the airport and grab a shuttle, or is there something simpler? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn at 9:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by jessamyn at 9:12 AM PST - 14 comments
Caulk won't dry in the shower -- too wet!
The caulk along the floor of our shower had started to get moldy after a couple years in a new house, so we removed it and recaulked (with a "kitchen-and-bath" adhesive caulk). Worked great along three of the four edges -- but the fourth edge, along the metal frame under the shower door where the 1" metal frame meets the lip of the shower floor -- wouldn't seal (wouldn't even cure -- was still mushy) after 72 hours. Pulled it up, and discovered that although the area had been dry to the touch, enough water had still been under/inside the frame to soak a paper towel slid through the joint between frame and the floor. [more inside]
Which one of us would be the sucker in this real estate purchase?
Can someone tell me what the catch is in this real estate ad? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 8:33 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 8:33 AM PST - 20 comments
'Refresher' driving lessons in or near DC?
DC-area driving lessons: I'm a qualified UK driver, and I want to organize a few hours of "refresher" driving instruction to build confidence on US roads. But I'm finding it strangely difficult to arrange. Suggestions for specific DC-area instructors, or advice on where to look and what to ask for? [more inside]
What are some polite ways to remind people of things?
What are some polite ways to remind people of pending workplace tasks? [more inside]
posted by rhyax at 8:00 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by rhyax at 8:00 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for good online sources for African American news.
I'm looking for good online sources for African American news. [more inside]
posted by parkbench at 7:57 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by parkbench at 7:57 AM PST - 6 comments
I like all their pretty songs and I like to sing along
Great '90s grunge songs EXCLUDING Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, STP, and early Radiohead? [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh at 7:18 AM PST - 93 comments
posted by Jaltcoh at 7:18 AM PST - 93 comments
Window cleaning costing for n00bs
Window cleaning question: how much is reasonable to pay for gutter, soffit and window cleaning for a 3-bedroom Victorian house (UK)? [more inside]
Can I downgrade Windows and not lose my liscenses?
Can I backup Windows license information to "downgrade" a PC with Vista and Office installed to XP? [more inside]
Max Axe
Who are the most talented guitar players alive today? [more inside]
Lego Company Man-iac?
Is this numbness a problem?
I've recently developed a tingling sensation in my hands and elbow whenever I use my home computer. [more inside]
Need pic taken in King's Lynn
Anyone in King's Lynn Norfolk with a moment to spare? I need a favour. [more inside]
Denim jeans that fit. How hard can it be?
Where in the UK can I find women's jeans that fit me? Levis high-waisted styles fit in the waist and hips, but anything labelled 'skinny' or 'slim' does not agree with my thighs. And I would really prefer something 100% cotton, but at this point I'll try pretty much anything. [more inside]
posted by Lebannen at 3:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Lebannen at 3:53 AM PST - 7 comments
P.S. I'll find my phone. Who took my phone.
UK phone fraud: Someone stole my phone and rang up £3000 of calls to Nigeria. The phone company says it's my fault for not keeping tabs on the phone and I have to pay it. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by Drexen at 2:44 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Drexen at 2:44 AM PST - 24 comments
Flats and sharps in music theory
In music, why does the key of F have a B flat and not an A sharp? Is there actually a difference, or is it just musical tradition that a flat is used in this key and not a sharp? [more inside]
Help me find a word relating to balance
I'm searching for a word, possibly a technical or medical term, that I think starts with the letter p, and that defines the relationship between the bones in the feet as they apply to overall balance. Am I dreaming this word?
posted by Mil at 1:15 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mil at 1:15 AM PST - 10 comments
Skyscraper living
Do people still live in The Sears tower in chicago? or any other skyscapers? [more inside]
posted by longsleeves at 12:51 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by longsleeves at 12:51 AM PST - 20 comments
June 26
I have around 10k emails (Gmail) that I would like to dump into text files.
I have around 10k emails (Gmail) that I would like to dump into text files. They are bunched into conversations of length 100 emails a piece. Has anyone written a script I can use? Some caveats inside. [more inside]
Help me socialize in Singapore
Romantic Plays with Female in Pursuit
Can you think of classic or commonly known plays where the woman pursues the man assertively, if not aggressively? [more inside]
Redirect images & mp3s to mirror via htaccess
How do I redirect all my website's images and mp3s to another domain via .htaccess? [more inside]
posted by frenetic at 9:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by frenetic at 9:13 PM PST - 6 comments
Conventional Wisdom
I've got Denver and Minneapolis on my mind, and it seems like going to a political convention is a rite of passage for any serious nonfiction writer in this country. So what are the best pieces of writing (or film or radio) about a nominating convention?
How to best to dispose of my dead laptop?
My Powerbook is dead. What do I do with it now? My priorities: 1) I want it gone 2) I want my data to stay safe 3) I want to make some money [more inside]
posted by rzperllian at 9:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by rzperllian at 9:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Add a new category to this list: Aliens, Monsters, Ghosts...
Aliens, monsters, and ghosts. The big three. But is there a fourth? [more inside]
posted by Flying Saucer at 8:51 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by Flying Saucer at 8:51 PM PST - 47 comments
kosher picnic
What snacks can I bring to an outdoor picnic that are easy and kosher? [more inside]
Help me edit a specific sound out of a home video (DV-AVI)
Is there free video editing software that can edit audio as well? If so, how do I remove a specific sound from my video? [more inside]
Fix tomato sauce indigestion.
Cooking puzzle: Help me nullify the acidity of tomato sauce (and heartburn) in this recipe I've concocted. [more inside]
How do I patch up a hole in my wall?
When I had DirecTV installed in my apartment, the technician drilled a hole in my wall to string the cable through to the satellite (outside on my balcony). Now that I might be moving, what's the best way to cover up the hole? What do I need to buy? I know nothing about home repair/hardware, so please....the more details, the better!
posted by invisible ink at 8:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by invisible ink at 8:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for a fully covered swim suit
I am looking for a women's swimwear, which is fully covered.
Can you pl. recommend some shopping store.
The reason i am looking for fully covered is i have some marks on my upper arms and legs (on the thighs) due to skin surgery/transplantation and i want to cover them, so that they are not visible.
Is there a smaller AC adapter out there?
I have a Dell Latitude X300, which uses the same ac adapter that every other Dell I’ve seen lately uses. Is there anything that will work for my laptop that is smaller and easier for me to carry around? [more inside]
Tip-Only pliers?
Is there a name for, or type of, deep throated pliers (pincers?) that only meet at their tips? Got a source? Details within... [more inside]
Solar Panels R Fun!
Conference Room A/V Help in Chicago
I work for a smallish non-profit that is looking to outfit a conference room with some A/V equipment (projector, probably an additional plasma or two, presentation station, sound, etc.), and I'm having trouble finding someone in Chicago to help out with this. Google reveals a bunch of people who want to repaint my room and buy all new furniture, but I just need A/V help. Do you know any people / companies here that can help? [more inside]
posted by moof! at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by moof! at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm bored and hungry in Denver - please help.
In Denver for a conference and I need things to do and places to eat/drink. Would love Lesbian or queer-friendly suggestions too. [more inside]
posted by anthropoid at 6:04 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by anthropoid at 6:04 PM PST - 15 comments
What books were originally included in the Tall Tarzan Gift Shelf set?
Does anyone own the Tall Tarzan Gift Shelf? It's a collection of a couple dozen 60s-era Burroughs Ballantine paperbacks in two cardboard cases, each ~ 5" x 15", with two tiers. There's a pic of the spine at the bottom of this page (which incorrectly lists the set as one case of 20 books). I'm trying to figure out how many and which titles were originally included in the full set of two cases. [more inside]
Accepting Credit Cards On The Go
I need a solution to accept credit cards on the go. [more inside]
How do I create an algorithm to rate products?
This will expose my complete ignorance of math, but hey. I need a simple algorithm to calculate and display overall individual grades for similar products. [more inside]
Hard Questions for a Paperless Life.
I want to go paperless. What should I keep an original hardcopy of? [more inside]
BUZZ - I know!!
Electronics filter. Game show buzzer+. There are tons of simple game show buzzer layouts on the google. What I can't seem to find is an idiots guide to something that would allow you to take an input more complicated that a simple yes/no. i.e. interrupt + [string]. Any pointers?
I want my CCTV
Video file needs codec to play, which I have; how do I convert it to something that doesn't need this codec? [more inside]
posted by striker at 5:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by striker at 5:03 PM PST - 6 comments
When can a terrible driver's license photo be a serious issue?
Are there any situations where having a ridiculous driver's licence photo will be more than a laugh? (Or: How I Learned to Abandon my Ego and Self-Image.) [more inside]
Acupuncture in Edinburgh
Can anyone please recommend a good acupuncturist in the Edinburgh area for my partners migraines/IBS? Preferably one that won't try to sell her lots of expensive herbal remedies on top of the treatment.
posted by Chairboy at 4:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Chairboy at 4:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for an FTP server that can auto-mirror new content to secondary server.
Can anyone recommend a Windows-based FTP server that will automatically mirror (copy, replicate, whatever) files uploaded to it to a back-up server? Say user "X" uploads foo.jpg, I want the FTP program to log into my back-up server's FTP site and automatically upload the image as soon as it's done uploading, if you follow me. Any ideas? [more inside]
Telecommuting jobs?
Help me find a telecommuting job! [more inside]
Dealing with the loss of a child
Do you have any advice for helping a family deal with the death of an infant, with the added fuck you from god that the mother can't have another child? [more inside]
I don't want my picture took!
The [very big city newspaper] is coming to my house tomorrow to interview us, and I'm a mess. [more inside]
Artsy like Moo, but more American?
I'm looking for a source of "artsy" modern postcards, preferably via web. Graffiti-styled, abstract, you name it. It just has to be visually interesting and around $1 per card. [more inside]
HD Camera that won't freeze?
Can you help me find an HD video camera? [more inside]
What song is being sampled in this song?
What vocals are being sampled in this song? Here is a preview from Amazon. Just click the "Preview All" button and the sampled vocals begin immediately and last for about 15 seconds.
Where should we go and what should we see in Germany and Switzerland?
My boyfriend and I will be meeting my dad in Berlin in mid-September. I've never been to Germany and my boyfriend has never been to Switzerland, and we'll be there a total of 10 days. How should we split up our time, and what should we see? My dad will be renting a car, so we're planning on driving between cities. Any suggestions are appreciated!
Entertain Me, Hive Mind
Quick -- I leave work at 4 and the iPod that I usually listen to on the bus ride home has no battery left. What can I find online to print out to read that will entertain me for 20-45 minutes? [more inside]
. . . but a good cigar is a smoke.
Okay, it's time to get serious and learn about . . . cigars. Where do I start? [more inside]
How many lacrosse teams?
How many lacrosse teams are there in the United States?
posted by arrhn at 2:27 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by arrhn at 2:27 PM PST - 3 comments
The Skylark speaks in tongues.
Romanian speakers, get your radio ears on. What's she singing? I'm trying to discern the name of this folk tune.
(nb.: Radio Romania itself is useless for this. No e-mail contact info on their Web site and no links or information to the "Skylark" radio program.)
I got TP'ed. It's time to return the favor.
After having my yard toilet papered and forked (not my yard in the link), it's time to get back. [more inside]
posted by niles at 2:09 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by niles at 2:09 PM PST - 37 comments
What do my cufflinks say?
What do my cufflinks say? I believe it's Chinese. A friend got them for me in Hong Kong, wrote down what they meant, and then lost the slip of paper.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 1:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 1:57 PM PST - 3 comments
Interviews with Chemistry
Who are some great talk show guests I should look out for? I love watching Julia Roberts when she appears on Letterman. Likewise for Allison Janney or Lauren Graham on Ellen. Are there other great guest/host chemistry combinations I should make sure to catch with my DVR? [more inside]
posted by shesbookish at 1:42 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by shesbookish at 1:42 PM PST - 40 comments
MotorcycleNYCFilter: getting out to Long Island alive?
I'm a fairly new motorcycle rider (MSF class, less than 1,000 miles so far), and I'm looking for a route out to Eastern Long Island that is both fun and not completely insane, especially through Queens & Nassau County. My longer rides to date have been up the Palisades to Harriman & the surrounding area.
If I was in a car, I'd simply forgo the fun aspect & get on either the LIE or the Grand Central/Northern Pkway, but both of those routes are pretty dicey, and stress-inducing even in a car.
My time is flexible - I'd plan on doing the trip during off-hours, both heading out & returning.
Suggestions much appreciated. FWIW, I'm heading out from Park Slope.
This shouldn't be happening.
Help me diagnose repeated failure of my lighting dimmers. [more inside]
Finding the source of an unfortunately pertinent quote.
Trying to remember the text and source of a quote I half-remember. [more inside]
posted by FatherDagon at 1:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by FatherDagon at 1:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me "spit the words" out.
Suggestions on helping me 'spit words out'? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Trout Fishing in America
Teach me how to fish. GF and I are going camping for a few days on the Yuba River in Northern California. I want to go fishing. I haven't been fishing since my dad took me as a kid, and I have no clue how to start. [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie at 1:02 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mudpuppie at 1:02 PM PST - 11 comments
What is a unique or more tangible Air Force or “Support our Troops”-related sympathy gift?
What is a unique or more tangible Air Force or “Support our Troops”-related sympathy gift? [more inside]
Sounds like Creed, smells like Creed, looks like Creed!
How many bands sound like Creed? Listening to some of the post-grunge music over the past 5-10 years leads me to believe that it all sounds the same - heavy guitars, slow to mid tempo, growling lead singer who overenunciates, but an overall non-threatening sound. [more inside]
Please make my computer quieter
How do I know what kind/size of fan/heatsink will fit in my computer? [more inside]
posted by number9dream at 12:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by number9dream at 12:48 PM PST - 10 comments
Diesel woes, help us sort it out!
We've got a huge truck that does pickups and deliveries all over a rural community. Diesel eats us up. Do you have suggestions for helping us schedule pickups in a manner that maximizes efficiency? We're an NPO... [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 12:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by TomMelee at 12:46 PM PST - 5 comments
i can has mobile video?
Where can I get some introductory-level information regarding video player implementation on mobile phones? I want to build a site that will play video on a variety of mobile phones. I have a non-mobile version of the site already, and all the videos are FLV format playing within a flash player, but the file & player format can be modified as necessary.
How much will it cost to get my rings rhodium dipped?
How much will it cost to get my rings rhodium dipped? And where should I go? [more inside]
posted by geeky at 11:41 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by geeky at 11:41 AM PST - 2 comments
Need help watching doggie daycare webcam
I want to take advantage of the webcam at doggie daycare; unfortunately, the instructions are for Internet Explorer and I'm on a Mac. Is there a way to make this work in Safari or Firefox? Details inside. [more inside]
What's the profitability of getting into the restaurant industry?
What is the profitability of a small restaurant? [more inside]
posted by CWitt at 11:27 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by CWitt at 11:27 AM PST - 29 comments
iridotomy side effects?
Glaucoma Filter. Have you had a laser iridotomy? How common are any side effects, really? [more inside]
Can you recommend mouse gesture software for Vista?
Can anyone recommend (free) mouse gesture software for improving productivity in Windows Vista? [more inside]
posted by inbetweener at 11:24 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by inbetweener at 11:24 AM PST - 3 comments
Who made this world, again?
Help me find this book about people abducted by nontraditional faeries! [more inside]
Which font format?
Which font format should I buy? MyFonts.com's FAQ suggests that OpenType is the wave of the future and the first truly cross-platform format. But I want to be sure that what I get will work with all my older software, older Mac OS (as well as my main Win XP machine), and wherever I get things printed. [more inside]
posted by amtho at 11:19 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by amtho at 11:19 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me get the hell out of Dodge (or rather, Arizona) and on track to feeling good again!
My life is stuck and it's making me feel incredibly depressed. Help me see the light and get on track for getting out of here. [more inside]
Is there a way to get Endicia (for Mac) to validate APO/FPO addresses?
Is there a way to get Endicia (for Mac) to validate APO/FPO addresses? [more inside]
How can we better secure our network?
My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router.
The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks. [more inside]
Visa service recommendations?
Visa service recommendations to get a tourist visa for China? [more inside]
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 11:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 11:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Butterfly wedding favors
I ordered 18 boxes of these butterflies for centerpieces/favors for my wedding. What can I do with them? I was thinking of clipping them to some sort of tree-like thing but the local craft store didn't have anything appropriate. [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 11:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by desjardins at 11:00 AM PST - 13 comments
New CA cell phone law: why not ban text messaging?
California's new law that bans talking into a cell phone while in a vehicle, starts next week. What's the reason why text messaging was not explicitly banned also? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 10:45 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by jaimev at 10:45 AM PST - 17 comments
Who funds the Canadian Taxpayers Federation?
Where does the Canadian Taxpayers Federation get its funding? [more inside]
posted by russilwvong at 10:34 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by russilwvong at 10:34 AM PST - 9 comments
if i had waited ten more exits the gas would have been 10 cents cheaper!
How can I find the cheapest gas along a route? [more inside]
Selling online business
How to figure the asking price for an online business? [more inside]
Are expired multivitamins safe?
Is it safe to take multivitamins that are past their expiration date? [more inside]
posted by wabashbdw at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by wabashbdw at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
I need a novel-writing soundtrack
Can you help me set the writing soundtrack to my novels? [more inside]
Oh you have to go to this place
What are the best restaurants specific to Philadelphia for vegetarian or seafood fare that you've been to this year? [more inside]
posted by cashman at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cashman at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
Good used bikes in NYC?
Where can I find good used bikes in NYC? [more inside]
Quick-fix short term diet, exercise plan, or supplements?
In need of quick fix short term diet, exercise plan, or supplements to lose 5-10 pounds in 2 months. [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty at 9:42 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by alpha_betty at 9:42 AM PST - 20 comments
MAGI May (Be Headed North of $100k)
Will opening a Solo 401(k) before year's end reduce my modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)? I'm a 28-year-old freelance worker with a sole proprietorship, and I'd like to be able to fully fund my Roth IRA for 2008 [more inside]
A simple, lightweight vps monitoring tool?
I have a server and some friends have servers, and we'd like to install a lightweight tool on each server that can monitor if the other servers are running, cpu/memory load is normal, httpd/mysql is running, and fire off an email if there are problems. [more inside]
Does the human brain respond to certain note progressions in music?
Is there a physiological response to certain phrases in music? [more inside]
posted by slo at 9:00 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by slo at 9:00 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me support my friend during a scary time
My good friend's young son will be having heart surgery in a few weeks. It's expected to go well, but it's still terrifying for everyone. I want to do something for her to let her know I care, but I'm coming up blank.
She and her husband have plenty of family in the area so I'm sure they'll be handling meals, etc. The children's hospital is nearby so they won't be staying in a hotel or anything. Have any of you been through something like this? What helped you out during hours in the waiting room?
(The irony is, I have young sons myself so I should be able to put myself in her place, but the whole idea of being in her place scares me so much I can hardly think about it.)
Jack in the wine box
I was recently persuaded by a good friend to buy a box of wine. It was a Banrock Station Cabernet Sauvignon, which I was assured I would enjoy. I just had my first glass last night, and unfortunately I found it to be a dud. So now I have this box (3 bottles?) of wine that is not terrible, but does not scream deliciousness to my tastebuds. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by amelliferae at 8:34 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by amelliferae at 8:34 AM PST - 38 comments
Tam tam tam tam.....
FirstDancefilter: Please recommend a Viennese waltz. [more inside]
Mysterious network errors
Why am I getting these mysterious network errors in my C# app? [more inside]
Cushy playroom flooring on a shoestring budget, please!
Need creative ideas for inexpensive flooring in a playroom/rec room. Our budget is next to nothing. [more inside]
Is there a way to show all my blog posts?
Is there a script that will show summaries of every post from my blog, using a feed from a Blogger blog? [more inside]
UHF stations change after a storm
Why did my UHF stations change after a storm? Can I get them back? [more inside]
posted by Jenesta at 7:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Jenesta at 7:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Taps lyrics in the public domain?
When were the popular lyrics to Taps written? [more inside]
posted by cider at 7:31 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by cider at 7:31 AM PST - 2 comments
You can't read 'em all... that's précis talk
Précis, outlines, abstracts for contemporary non-fiction books -- are there any sites or publications doing this? [more inside]
Promotional/Personalized Items for a Small Business?
Where can I buy personalized pens and polo shirts in low quantities - like a dozen or two? [more inside]
Urban camping
Camping near NYC? How about Washington DC? As part of our road trip this summer, we will be headed east from California and making for the east coast. [more inside]
posted by jvilter at 7:21 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jvilter at 7:21 AM PST - 10 comments
Olympics 2008 on TV
In the US, what cable channels do I need to have complete coverage of the 2008 Olympics? [more inside]
posted by hipersons at 7:17 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hipersons at 7:17 AM PST - 8 comments
OS X in a WHS Envirnoment?
I have finally completed a overhaul of my home network. There's only one question left - how can I leverage the resources I have to backup my Mac? [more inside]
get behind the thrift store
i'm heading to birmingham, alabama from new orleans to see tom waits at the alabama theater next thursday (yea!). my compadre & i would like to hit some thrift stores along the way. anyone have any good recommendations for thrifty places along i-59 between these two cities? thanks. [more inside]
convert vocals only from mp3 to midi for Ultrastar import?
convert vocals only from mp3 to midi for Ultrastar import? [more inside]
How to prevent cheap jewelry from changing color or rubbing off on your skin?
How do I prevent cheap metal jewelry from tarnishing? I have a couple of necklaces that I adore, and while they weren't dirt cheap, they are not made of the finest of metals. They have changed color somewhat - are brassy in places, and one looks almost like it could be rusting? - and I would like to recoat them. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by jacquilinala at 6:07 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jacquilinala at 6:07 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me with my husband, the Sleepwalking Zombie
What do I do about a sleepwalking partner? [more inside]
How to overcome loneliness?
How do I deal with loneliness? How do I accept being single? [more inside]
Abnormal menstrual bleeding with no apparent cause; has this happened to anyone else? (Not for the squeamish, sorry!)
I'd really appreciate any thoughts. My period is usually pretty regular - every 26-32 days for years, (though three months ago my cycle was 37 days long). Last month it came and went as normal (5 days long) but then, about three days later, I noticed more kind-of watery blood. Then, in the night, I coughed and some very bright, red, new-looking blood dripped out for about an hour. There was no pain and it wasn't excessive (didn't fill a pad), but kinda scary. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:52 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by anonymous at 5:52 AM PST - 9 comments
gas explosion in apartmen short film - name?
Trying to find a Japanese short film "Tension" that I saw at the Rotterdam Film Festival 1999 or 2000. [more inside]
For those about to work
What do you wish you knew when you started working? [more inside]
posted by nuclear_soup at 5:42 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by nuclear_soup at 5:42 AM PST - 46 comments
Personalized Lawyer License Plate
Personalized (vanity) lawyer/legal license plate ideas needed. [more inside]
Why are you singing that way?
Curious about a certain phenomenon in music, where someone sings the same notes that he's playing on guitar... [more inside]
How can I get a job at Nike "Online"
How can I get a job at Nike "Online" - I would love to work for one of Nike's websites. [more inside]
posted by swisspotter at 3:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by swisspotter at 3:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Revisiting career changing question of a year ago.
Remember me? Well it's a year later, a LOT has changed and I have more questions! Come on inside, out of those wet clothes and we can have a nice chat by the fire. [more inside]
Why does it burn when I pee
I love spicy food, and I seem to suffer no ill digestive-tract-related effects from it. However, it seems that it causes my urine to be.. spicy. Not excruciating, like touching your genitals after handling hot peppers, but quite unpleasant. Is this common? Is it something I should see a doctor for? [more inside]
posted by tehloki at 1:19 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by tehloki at 1:19 AM PST - 12 comments
The windows, they do nothing?
How much UV damage am I getting sitting in a classroom for 5 hours with a big window. [more inside]
Store Today, Where Tomorrow?
Quite a few magazines are published every month. Supermarkets, convenience stores, bookshops, and various other stores sell the current issue. At the month's end, the unsold magazines are packed up and replaced with the new issue. What happens to all the unsold magazines? [more inside]
posted by Mael Oui at 12:05 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mael Oui at 12:05 AM PST - 16 comments
June 25
Help me sleep.
I haven't been able to sleep for around 60 hours. What to do? [more inside]
Who owns the IP on the commercial aspect of my PhD?
IntellectualPropertyFilter: Who owns the IP on the commercial aspect of my PhD? [more inside]
Hey, someone visited my silly page, why don't you visit my silly page too? Hey, someone visi...
What cute/pointless web things are out there where visitors to your page/site generate RSS feed entries simply by visiting? Example inside. [more inside]
What software makes McCain interesting?
What software are people (most likely) using to create custom videos for Colbert's McCain green screen project?
GUI Career Options
I want to go into graphical user interface design. What type of college program should I investigate? What type of careers are available? Can I make good money in this field but still have free time, or is it like any other programming job with long hours?
posted by parallax7d at 9:02 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by parallax7d at 9:02 PM PST - 15 comments
Bad news - can anything make the wait any easier?
Hints on easing the wait for bad news. With complications, and a story about my cat. [more inside]
posted by MadMage at 9:01 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by MadMage at 9:01 PM PST - 21 comments
stretching a nickel abroad
I've got this ongoing fantasy about living cheaply abroad. Is it doable to live for $500 a month or so in some foreign locale? [more inside]
Like a bartender
I am interested in doing some bartending this summer and fall. I worked in several restaurants before, but not as a bartender. What is it really like? [more inside]
posted by sixcolors at 8:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sixcolors at 8:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Theodoric of York, Medieval Barber
Should I have this tooth pulled tomorrow? [more inside]
Help me find an internship, internationally.
I'm a 21 year old Canadian university student. I have 6 months free come January and I want to do an internship abroad. I love advertising and marketing. Multinationals are fun, so are random countries. Any tips or opportunities? [more inside]
Last-minute camping in the Bay Area?
Last-minute camping within ~2 hours of San Francisco? [more inside]
HELP! Will my dogs be okay or are they in danger?
URGENT: House guest dropped klonopin (clonazepam) on the floor, possible reactions if found by our dogs? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Nintendo DS games for a 7 year old boy.
I'm in need of Nintendo DS recommendations for a 7 year old boy. [more inside]
Legal Mushrooms?
How to stop being a miserable wretch and start living
I seriously need some inspiration here. I'm female, 32, single, miserable in my job, cannot seem to get it together, and don't seem to find enough hours in the day to simply HANDLE MY LIFE. [more inside]
As if altered at the time in a "photo-shop"
Can you answer some questions I have about this recently uncovered photograph (circa 1830s) of an ancestress of mine? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 6:13 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 6:13 PM PST - 30 comments
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
Tell me some indie/punk shows/venues I MUST see in England/Amsterdam/France/Spain (but mainly England) this fall (mid-August through October). [more inside]
Recommend some great fonts
Which high quality fonts - mainly serifs/sans-serifs - can you recommend that should be in every designer's toolkit? I'm thinking about gorgeous and versatile fonts such as Helvetica, Futura, Frutiger, Franklin Gothic, Myriad, Garamond, Palatino, etc. Go on, get that list underneath your pillow because I really want to know!
posted by Foci for Analysis at 6:02 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Foci for Analysis at 6:02 PM PST - 21 comments
How to break the news to the conservative parents?
My girlfriend and I have been living together for about a year, and her conservative Asian parents don't know. How do we break the news to them? [more inside]
Should I take this relationship to another level?
My friend is willing to become a friend with benefits. Should I do it? [more inside]
How do you know when you’ve been legitimately fired? No, I'm not as dumb as I sound here...
How do you know when you’ve been legitimately fired? No, I'm not as dumb as I sound here... [more inside]
I. Am. Done.
I am breaking up with my business partner. How do I best do this? [more inside]
I want the hair of a hiphopapotomus
Am I a sucker?
Am I a sucker or will this actually make me some money? [more inside]
VegetarianFilter
Can I call myself a vegetarian if I only eat meat 10% of the time (approximately 10% of total calories)? [more inside]
I have so much _____ to give, I just don't know where to put it!
Jobsearch question: Should I send a brief, professional email in this scenario, or would that seem desperate? [more inside]
Cleaning service in Brooklyn?
Can any of you recommend a good, reliable cleaning service in Williamsburg/Brooklyn? [more inside]
How do home musicians keep organized/productive?
How do you home songwriters keep yourselves organized? How do you keep yourself motivated? [more inside]
My resume is very unhappy
How do I mitigate my lack of experience when searching for jobs? [more inside]
Central Asian green chew that gets you high?
Anybody heard of a Central Asian drug that's green and gets you high when you chew it? [more inside]
Perm specialist in San Francisco?
Perm specialist in San Francisco? [more inside]
Someone didn't follow the first rule of usenet... now we're all screwed.
Grrrr, Time Warner Cable has unceremoniously removed their stellar USENET access. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by willie11 at 4:02 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by willie11 at 4:02 PM PST - 18 comments
Why is my minivan not selling?
Why is my van not selling? [more inside]
Two two two songs in one: What's this album name?
Name that tune [more inside]
Can anyone suggest an illustrator to work in 70s movie poster style?
Desperately seeking illustrator to work in the 70s movie poster/Atari Cartridge artwork style for a magazine layout. Where are the new Bob Peaks? [more inside]
Help me serve softly.
We have been given two bags of commercial soft-serve ice cream mix. Is this stuff possible to use at home without an ice cream maker?
Driving uninsured?
What happens if I get caught driving without car insurance? [more inside]
posted by Autarky at 2:18 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Autarky at 2:18 PM PST - 26 comments
NYC Tour Guide Exam
I would like to take the NYC Tour Guide Exam. However, I'm having trouble finding an idea online of what they ask on the exam. Has anyone taken it? Or, can anyone help me find where I can get even an idea of what sorts of things will be asked?
Resources to learn about money and finance
[MoneyFilter] Turning 18, i find my knowledge on money/finance dangerously lacking. Help me find resources to learn everything about finance for life (stocks, banks, taxes, etc.) [more inside]
Can an email group be a chat group for some, and an announce-only group for others?
Is there a way to make an email list announce-only for some recipients and unmoderated for others? [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit at 2:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ManInSuit at 2:11 PM PST - 5 comments
English as a foreign language.
What's the best way to teach conversational English to a Polish person with currently only very minimal English skills? [more inside]
What is a Hariky GK-3?
Tell-me-what-this-thing-is-Filter: What is a Hariky GK-3? [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 2:00 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by lekvar at 2:00 PM PST - 4 comments
What do these signs mean?
I live in western North Carolina. Recently I noticed a couple of signs along my road and am curios as to what they mean. The signs are bright blue rectangles with white letters at the top reading "WP". There are white numbers below the letters.
Looking for the Japanese watch of my dreams
I'm looking for this watch, designed by Naoto Fukazawa. It is NOT part of his collection for Issey Miyake, nor was it designed for ±0. I can't find any details about it beyond what's on the IDEO page, and I'm guessing my inability to google in Japanese might be the problem. Help!
posted by symbebekos at 1:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by symbebekos at 1:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Are pit bulls dangerous?
Should I adopt a pit bull? [more inside]
Where can I buy sunglasses with red mirrored lenses?
Where can I find these "impossible" red mirrored sunglasses? Not shimmery yellow and red, not shimmery blue and red, RED. [more inside]
Feeling like a rebound..
In love with an ex boyfriend that i am currently dating, but i think he's still in love with his other ex gf, i feel like a rebound, should i stay or should i go? Help!! [more inside]
What ever happened to...?
What ever happened to the lethimstay.com family? [more inside]
turtle in chicago
Turtle in Chicago [more inside]
Tipping at Sonic
Do you tip your car hop at Sonic Drive-thru? If so how much? [more inside]
Opportunities for a technical lawyer?
prompted by an earlier question, I'm considering a career change and going to Law school. More to follow... [more inside]
Pre-midnight munchies inside the perimeter
AtlantaFilter: please help me find dinner after 10pm! [more inside]
posted by catlet at 12:12 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by catlet at 12:12 PM PST - 12 comments
Can you recommend an ABA agency in Los Angeles?
JobFilter: Can any behavioral therapists out there recommend an agency/company to work for in the Los Angeles area? I have been working with children on the autism spectrum for three years, but desperately need a new company to work for. [more inside]
Ideas for a Travelogue
A pal of mine is planning on setting up a website for a road trip, and in addition to integrating a blog, he'd like to track simple bits of data & information. Here's what he's thought of so far: [more inside]
How to clean a burned porcelain teacup?
How to clean a fine porcelain teacup that found its way into a bonfire? [more inside]
Recommendations for restaurant on Devon Avenue in Chicago?
Recommendations for restaurant on Devon Avenue in Chicago? [more inside]
Shipping computers across the Canada & U.S.A. border
I'm in Canada, and I need to send some computers to our office in the U.S.A. (Vermont, to be more specific). Will the hardware be inspected by customs or other security as it crosses the border? [more inside]
What can I give to a new touring musician?
My little rocker brother's heading out on a two-week tour in a smelly van with a bunch of smelly guys. How can I make his life easier? [more inside]
Help me pick a second degree.
Considering a career change to Coding/Programming. Advice wanted. [more inside]
1980s preppy/punker short film
Trying to remember an early '80s (possibly Canadian) short film shown on HBO's Short Take (right after a video for the original "Don't Stand So Close to Me," which might place it around 1980/81, maybe later?) about a prep-school kid who spots a punk rock girl on a train and dreams that he's kissing her.
Old ads
Ad repositories? [more inside]
Am I foolish for not going HD with my new camcorder purchase?
Am I foolish for not going HD with my new camcorder purchase? [more inside]
What Non-Blackberry Phone Can Sync Subfolders?
Can you recommend a phone that will sync Exchange sub-folders? Getting a BES isn't an option. A phone on AT&T Wireless is preferred. [more inside]
posted by nokry56 at 10:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nokry56 at 10:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Make links in pdf files open in Firefox?
Why do links in pdf documents open in Explorer instead of Firefox? [more inside]
posted by Wet Spot at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Wet Spot at 10:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Names of dance moves in Something Good '08 video
Besides "running man" and "hammer dance", do you know the names of the dance moves in the video for Something Good '08 by Utah Saints?
Why doesn't my XBox 360 know it's an XBox 360?
Borrowed Call of Duty 4, for the XBox 360, from a friend, and each time I try to play a message appears informing me that I need to insert the disc into an XBox 360, which is where it is. The message is static, and when trying to do anything with the controller, the DVD control overlay appears. What's going on here? Google searches point to some similar experiences, but not much in the way of solutions. The disc has been cleaned several times and while not in perfect shape is certainly not damaged beyond playability.
intelligent navigation
Hello all. Building a new website for a company and would very much like to incorporate a navigational system such as exists on the left hand side of this site. [more inside]
Solo 21st in san francisco- ideas?
I'm moving to san francisco, where I don't know anyone yet, right before my 21st birthday. Any meaningful/memorable ways to celebrate by myself? [more inside]
posted by acidic at 9:28 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by acidic at 9:28 AM PST - 12 comments
Smart books for a smart guy using Project 2007?
Are there any good books on MS Project 2007 out there? My brother-in-law, an experienced project manager, has been using MS Project 2003 for a while and is pretty confident with the basics, but he wants to learn more, especially as he's considering upgrading to Project 2007. I'm pointing him to some local trainers, but I'd also like to find some decent books so he has the alternative of teaching himself as much as possible.
Why invest in treasuries?
What's the advantage of treasuries over savings accounts? [more inside]
posted by justkevin at 9:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by justkevin at 9:21 AM PST - 11 comments
What is that clumsy, fat guy doing in my yoga class?
Wanted: Boston area beginner's yoga class. Difficulty: Male, heavier and a novice. Where? [more inside]
How do I start scuba diving?
I want to start scuba diving as a hobby. Where do I begin? [more inside]
posted by icollectpurses at 9:15 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by icollectpurses at 9:15 AM PST - 12 comments
Kayaking in L.A. area?
I took a trip up to the pacific-northwest and tried kayaking for the first time (and second, and third) and became hooked. Can anyone recommend some good kayaking spots (river or ocean), tour companies that do camping trips etc with kayaking involved, or other nifty ideas that I haven't thought of in Southern California? I live in L.A. but a few hours drive seems reasonable.
posted by slopepheasant at 9:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by slopepheasant at 9:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Please help identify this childhood book.
Please help identify this childhood book. I'm 90% sure it was english, otherwise it could have been written in spanish. The book was wider than tall, probably 15" by 10", very colourful but dark and weird at the same time. The only page i remember is one where s the main character is walking through a cave or forest and all these very interesting animals/creatures looking at him. (I think there's also page with just eyes surrounding him in the dark). The creatures are oddly drawn and very interesting and it was scary if anything. I believe this was a hand-me-down but eitherway I had it late 80's early 90's. I know the details are vague but i'm just hoping someone out there can bring me to peace. Thankyou
My outside air conditioning unit needs a Karen Silkwood shower
Help me de-gunk my outside air conditioner. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:56 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:56 AM PST - 5 comments
Best Activities to do in Western USA
What really fun, random, and cheap activities can I do with a bus full of thirty 16-year olds thoughout the western USA? [more inside]
Re-interviewing for a job I turned down 6 months ago. How much do I need to explain?
Re-interviewing for a job. How much do I need to explain about why I turned them down 6 months ago? [more inside]
Amsterdam for stoners?
Amsterdam for stoners? [more inside]
But I want to have fun, too!
GirlfriendFilter: I'm here, she's there. She's out having fun and I'm not. How do I stop feeling jealous? [more inside]
why?
Why are the Democrats granting the telcoms immunity from civil lawsuits in the new FISA bill? What is their angle? [more inside]
travel-adventure-coldfeet
Why is it good to travel and work in another country? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel at 7:55 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Flying Squirrel at 7:55 AM PST - 25 comments
Free/custom ringtones for a KRAZR on a Rogers Canada plan?
Free/custom ringtones for a KRAZR on a Rogers Canada plan? Apparently they have locked it but I'm sure you smart people know a way around it. :) [more inside]
Tales From Agency Life?
PR/Marcomm Filter: What's it like to work for a PR/Marketing/Ad agency/firm? [more inside]
posted by producerpod at 7:46 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by producerpod at 7:46 AM PST - 8 comments
I go on holliday the plants are going to die?
I am going on holiday for 14 days, leaving behind several plants on the window seals in a small flat. There is no neighbor / friend to look after them in our absence. How can I make sure that the plants will not die? I have 2 tomato plants in pots, climbing tomatoes in a hanging basket and few pots with chillies. [more inside]
How to get started with surfing in the UK?
How to get started with surfing in the UK? [more inside]
Why a picture of a watering can?
How do sites choose their security pictures? I'm talking about the images that some sites (like banks' websites) use so that you know you are logging into to the real site and not some spoof site (at least I think that's what they're for). [more inside]
How to fix a leaky basement
Should I fix my leaky basement from the inside or the outside? [more inside]
Jogging in Aix-en-Provence?
FranceFilter: Where can I go jogging in a semi-secluded, flat area in Aix-en-Provence? [more inside]
Online sales for Palestinian woodworkers
Help me help my friends sell their Palestinian olive wood carvings from Bethlehem, West Bank, via the internet. [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 6:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 6:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Rain rain go away, although this game is moderately fun to play
Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with? [more inside]
Small ones up top, Big ones down below.
There are some buildings at a Cornell Univeristy with slate shingles. The shingles towards the top, near the peak of the roof are about half the size of the ones along lower part. Why? Is this common? [more inside]
posted by bdc34 at 6:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bdc34 at 6:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Befuddled wannabe games maker
Ignoramus wants to make games for his Mac. Adobe Actionscript, Cocoa... What choices do I have? [more inside]
posted by popcassady at 5:45 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by popcassady at 5:45 AM PST - 10 comments
Flick-pliers? WANT!!!
I was watching an old Mythbusters last night and Jamie had a multi-tool where the pliers sprung out like a flick knife. Not in a fold-back-the-handles way like my current one, but a spring loaded thing of beauty. WANT!!!
posted by handybitesize at 5:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by handybitesize at 5:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Feck off, and take your BBC with you...
UK legal-filter. Warrantless access and TV Licensing... [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 5:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by twine42 at 5:23 AM PST - 14 comments
help me feed my gas-emitting microb-enriched compost pile
Geeky DIY Homesteading [more inside]
Best mileage when traveling with a bike
Driving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina with a bike and a kid cart for the bike. Which will create less drag, putting them on top of our Ford Focus wagon, or on a bike rack on the back?
Help me drink outside!
Boston beer gardens? [more inside]
Help me make Charlotte more like home
Moving to Charlotte, NC. I want recommendations on finding some local businesses/services. [more inside]
Megabus issues
Waste-of-question-filter: Help with Megabus from Boston to NYC. [more inside]
Which Psychometric test is best for Career Development?
I am interested in taking psychometric assessments - specifically for use in Career Development. I would like to hear about experiences with specific psychometric instruments for this purpose. Which test is best? [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by therubettes at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
Is Japan allowed to catch any whales for food use?
I have just read an article in the New Scientist about the Chile Whaling Conference. The article describes how Japan is allowed to catch 1000 whales each year for scientific purposes, yet has been accused of allowing some of the meat to make it's way to the dinner table.
I lived in Japan a couple of years ago, and every supermarket seemed to sell small quantities of whale meat, and it wasn't a particularly rare sight in many restaurants.
Would this meat be part of this, presumeably illegal, "for scientific purposes only", catch? Or do they have a separate quota for food use?
You can't get that from here.
What goodies do we need from Phoenix, AZ? Husband is going there for a few days in July, and we're trying to think of what treats he ought to bring back to New England - stuff we can't find here at home. Cactus Cooler soda and prickly pear jelly/candy are all I can think of. See's Candies would be wonderful, but would not travel well. Any other regional favorites? Thanks in advance!
posted by Lou Stuells at 2:08 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Lou Stuells at 2:08 AM PST - 14 comments
Where to find a specific fur-trimmed hoodie jacket?
Help me find a particular men's hoodie jacket with fur trim on the hood, white with grayish horizontal and vertical stripes in a pattern that looks like plaid put through an enlarger a few times. [more inside]
Flavored iced tea suggestions?
Iced tea is my main summertime beverage. I usually drink it completely plain. I am not a fan of "sweet tea," but I'd like to experiment with adding different flavors, the more unusual the better. Any suggestions?
Help the flying dog.
In a few months, my (former) dog is going to be flying from California to the UK in the cargo hold. How can this be made as safe and comfortable for him? [more inside]
June 24
Water well and propane heating
I'm considering moving to a nice house twenty miles away from the big city I'm currently in, but the new home uses a water well--I don't know exactly what type at the moment, but let us assume I won't need a bucket--and propane for heating. What should I expect from these in regards to water quality, water pressure, cost of propane versus gas provided by public utilities, and anything else those experienced with these systems can think of.
Online banking, credit and investing through one package
What basic, personal accounting software do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:30 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:30 PM PST - 15 comments
Autumn music.
What kind of music reminds you of autumn? [more inside]
HOW IS ARCHY FORMED?
Will it make it intact?
I have a 42-inch LCD TV in its original box that needs to make its way cross-country. Can we just drop it off at FedEx/UPS, or does prudence and shipping policy require us to find a larger exterior box with more cushioning?
posted by QuantumMeruit at 10:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by QuantumMeruit at 10:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Island Vacation Party Food?
Help me plan and buy food for "Island Vacation" party -- San Francisco. [more inside]
Where can I buy bedding made from exotic or fine wools?
Hi There,
I'm looking for luxury bedding of exotic woolens. Cashmere, Alpaca, Yak, Vicuna, etc. Sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillow cases, etc. I really love fine quality wools and really dislike cotton in general. Can you please point me to some brands and online retailers to purchase such items from?
Acoustic guitar songs that are "metal"
What are some songs featuring acoustic guitars, rather than electric, that could still be considered "metal"? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at 9:20 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 9:20 PM PST - 20 comments
How to lock a music players playback controls?
Is there a way (using Windows) to lock a media player (iTunes, Winamp, or any out there) but still allow users to queue songs? [more inside]
posted by Schuby at 8:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Schuby at 8:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Can we move to Oregon or Washington? Where?
My family is considering moving to Oregon (or conceivably Washington) in a couple of years, and we are going to visit soon. I'd like to collect suggestions of possible locations so we can try to visit. We would like a cheap, small town with a liberal climate along the Washington/Oregon border or moderately near the coast. Is this possible? [more inside]
Adult grad gift ideas.
Help! I need suggestions for a college graduation gift for my 48 year old brother in law that says...
I'm really proud of you, you beer drinkin', deer huntin', north woods redneck, wall street worshipin', 80's caine sniffin', Reaganite, mustachioed, b@strd.
From your loving, granola crunchin', sandal wearin', organic pimpin', Utne reading, Wellstone worshipin', green believin', bleeding heart, pain in your arse little sister in law.
I love you man, way to go!
posted by thewalrusispaul at 7:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by thewalrusispaul at 7:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Do you eat the dirty fruit?
This question is for chronic hand-washers that use soap. Why is it not alright to wash your hands with just water before a meal, but it's perfectly kosher to just rinse a piece of fruit off under the faucet before consumption? [more inside]
What should the person who's read everything read?
I want to give my boyfriend something to read. Help me figure out what he'd like. [more inside]
posted by phunniemee at 7:49 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by phunniemee at 7:49 PM PST - 20 comments
Sports summary: does it exist?
Is there a sports summary website? Where I can get quickly and simply up to date on any team? [more inside]
posted by Towelie at 7:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Towelie at 7:36 PM PST - 4 comments
Cheap hotel/hostel near Brussels airport
My college-age niece (MEANING: broke, almost!) needs a cheap place to stay near the Brussels airport. She's going to be spending US dollars, so I know "cheap" is relative. She's an inexperienced traveler and a little timid. Any ideas?
Hip, trendy pregnancy blogs?
Are there any hip, trendy pregnancy/baby blogs out there? [more inside]
Listen again! Why do people listen to music repeatedly?
Why do people enjoy listening to the same music much more often than they enjoy watching films or reading stuff repeatedly? How come children usually grow out of watching favourite videos over and over, and having favourite stories they want read to them, but remain happy to repeatedly listen to music? [more inside]
posted by xchmp at 7:15 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by xchmp at 7:15 PM PST - 31 comments
Flight of the Conchords vest?
So I just watched thought the first season of Flight of the Conchords, and I really like the vest that Bret wears in episode 12 (prominently featured in this video. Where I can find it/something like it for a reasonable price? [more inside]
Fashion and beauty blogs for the novice?
I am learning how to 'be' a girl, after years of hiding (literally) in badly-fitting guy clothing. Could you please help suggest web resources for the beauty/fashion aspect? Something like The Sartorialist would be nice, but with a critical eye and maybe a list of which stores have those pieces/products. (similarly/previously, but without the focus on online resources) [more inside]
posted by flibbertigibbet at 7:04 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by flibbertigibbet at 7:04 PM PST - 26 comments
Megabus vs. Boltbus
I'm traveling to New York from D.C. soon. Megabus? Boltbus? Your experiences? [more inside]
Affordable dinner in NYC?
Help me find a nice BYOB restaurant in NYC for a 12-person celebration. [more inside]
Do I have to turn このファイル.dat into 00001.dat?
Is there some way to bulk rename files from kanji/kana to romaji? Or any other solution to keep some of the Japanese file name while only using ASCII characters? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer at 5:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ookseer at 5:51 PM PST - 8 comments
Herbal Cigarettes or Equivalent
Let's talk herbal cigarettes and other non–nicotine related substances! [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 5:43 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 5:43 PM PST - 16 comments
Brand new question
What is the etymology of "brand new"? When did it first appear?
posted by Neale at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Neale at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Burned out at work
How can I deal with burnout? [more inside]
Charity Badge in Mediawiki?
How to display a charity badge in mediawiki? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia at 5:12 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Andrhia at 5:12 PM PST - 2 comments
Buda-what?
TravelFilter: What should I see or do while in Budapest for the next two weeks? [more inside]
You know. Doc Brown style. Into a flux capacitor...
Is anyone working on harvesting the energy of lightning? [more inside]
posted by cinemafiend at 5:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by cinemafiend at 5:04 PM PST - 13 comments
Testing for lingering pesticide residues in the home
Testing for lingering pesticide residues in the home from professional pesticide application in the 1980s ... who can perform such tests? And then what? [more inside]
How to use multiple passports?
A family member born in another country recently became a US Citizen and got a US passport. Her old country does not allow dual citizenship and would revoke her citizenship if they found out about her becoming a US citizen, but she still wants to use the native passport on trips to the native country and retain her citizenship. [more inside]
Whence the Dylan fourth?
Where did Bob Dylan's use of the fourth scale degree originate? [more inside]
XP is not playing nice
Windows XP pro is failing to load. There was a brief power failure which shut the machine down, and now xp won't load. I get a BSOD that flashes so quickly I can't read it. [more inside]
My dog loves me TOO much!
Help me find a very good dog behaviorist/trainer in the NYC area! Bonus points if they specialize in seperation anxiety. [more inside]
Manhattan Beach: yay or nay?
Can you tell me what California's Manhattan Beach area is like? I'm considering a move to be closer to my workplace in the coming months. [more inside]
Italian wine book for an enthusiast?
Winefilter: What's a good book about Italian wine (and maybe a bottle, too) for my dad? [more inside]
need some reno sun at hotel pool
(Reno filter) What hotels in Reno have a pool with good sun during the day? [more inside]
Looking for advice about getting and spending money while in Mexico.
Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there. [more inside]
out damn spot!
Besides sunspots/liver spots, what could be the reason that my hands have developed little brown spots on them? [more inside]
Coffee, anyone?
What is a good, cheap coffee-maker for someone who will only make coffee a few times a year? [more inside]
Leviticus 20
Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
I want people to come help me leaflet at this stupid thing.
I have a group with 300 members on facebook. I just set up an event related to the group. I want to invite all the group members to the event but the little button that allows you to do this (well, it was there on Saturday) has disappeared. How do I invite all the group members? [more inside]
It's gettin' hot here in Texas
(AutoRepairFilter) I'm so close to fixing my Nissan Frontier's A/C. I have to replace a leaky hose... or do I? What is the cheapest way for a budding DIYer to handle this? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Brandon1600 at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
Shove off, potato features!
AdCampaignFilter: Poster in the London Underground that read "Shove off, potato features!" My google-fu has failed and I really want to know what the product was. Bonus points for a poster I can get my grubby little paws on. [more inside]
Should I get upper dentures?
I am thinking of getting an upper denture. I'm 37, and have always had problems with my teeth. [more inside]
posted by Shoeburyness at 12:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Shoeburyness at 12:34 PM PST - 8 comments
How do you learn to never ever infatuate someone?
Drama penguin of the day: I am infatuating a work colleague of mine badly and I am looking for resources to understand the nature of my infatuation to get over it. [more inside]
Restaurants named for the days of the week in the NYC area?
Do you know restaurants named for the days of the week in the NYC area? [more inside]
We're here to protect you from all the terror.
What's the point of armed police at airports and train stations? [more inside]
Feel the rhythm! Feel the rhyme! Get on up, its carpet time! COOL RUNNERS!
Where can I get modern, bright or otherwise designy carpet runners online or in Southern California? Long, long, by-the-foot options preferred, but if I find something I like I might just buy several of the same one. Other relevant information: I am allergic to beige.
Illustrator that creates interiors with outdoor elements?
I'm looking for an illustrator that creates images of interiors with exterior elements. I know I've seen something like it at some point and this image evokes my memory of the style cues. I'm having trouble constructing a searchable phrase that will lead me there.
posted by suzen at 11:57 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by suzen at 11:57 AM PST - 2 comments
HIPAA
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act)? How does it protect an individual in terms of Doctors and medical conditions that , say, an employer might ask.
Does it protect your privacy?
posted by cvoixjames at 11:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cvoixjames at 11:45 AM PST - 9 comments
How do you get rid of extremely stubborn plantar warts?
Advice for treating some ridiculously persistent plantar warts? What remedies do you know that have been successful after all others have failed? Is there anyone who specializes in treating plantar warts? (In the Boston area.) [more inside]
Where can we find an hibachi?
Where have all the hibachis gone? Long time cooking! [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 11:37 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 11:37 AM PST - 16 comments
Dealing with bad blank DVD-Rs
Problems with DVD-R blank media. Help me parse my solutions. [more inside]
How do I keep the kids from burning themselves?
What are good safety procedures for soldering with kids? [more inside]
posted by gaelenh at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by gaelenh at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
Help me get my hands on Trent Parke. I mean, his photo books.
It's driving me mental. I *must* get Trent Parke's "Dream/Life" and "The Seventh Wave" photo books. They are nowhere for sale. Or are they? [more inside]
posted by neblina_matinal at 10:52 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by neblina_matinal at 10:52 AM PST - 8 comments
If you were designing a website that relies heavily on photos and text, what CMS platform would you pick?
If you were designing a website that relies heavily on photos and text, what CMS platform would you pick? [more inside]
"I'm making a note here: huge success."
What video games feature in-game songs (with lyrics) related to the game itself? I'm thinking Portal's "Still Alive," not Rock Band. [more inside]
Educational Spanish rap/chant from middle school. How does it go?
In 7th grade (1990-ish) Spanish class, in Dallas, TX, we "memorized" the capitols of the countries in Central (and maybe South) America, using a cheesy yet hypnotic rap/chant that our teacher played from a cassette tape. Can someone tell me how it went? I only remember the very beginning. [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand at 9:42 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by unknowncommand at 9:42 AM PST - 9 comments
MKE rental advice
Advice for finding a rental (house or apt) in Milwaukee? [more inside]
Self repair on a drafting table?
Can I salvage the parallel bar on my drafting table? [more inside]
posted by jmchrist at 9:24 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jmchrist at 9:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Ah, so that's why people habitually shoplift Prilosec.
Why does my printer give me a quarter for nothing?
I have an Epson R260 that seems to somewhat ignore the size settings that I set in Photoshop. What gives? [more inside]
posted by merocet at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by merocet at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Nutrition for weight training.
Favorite books or websites dealing with good muscle-building nutrition? [more inside]
What to do at 50 thousand miles
Help me sort through the hype, gimmicks, and dealer doublespeak. What do I need to service on my car at 50,000 miles? [more inside]
What's it like around Downtown Crossing (Boston)?
What's it like around Downtown Crossing (Boston)? [more inside]
Where can I find good D&D podcasts?
I need a good D&D-themed podcast. The only one I've found that's still updating is a recording of a game group's actual sessions, but that's not what I want. Ideally, it'll be about running a good game, creating campaigns, &c. Any links for me? [more inside]
Where is a good place to go camping this weekend within a few hours of Denver, CO?
Where is a good place to go camping this weekend within a few hours of Denver, CO? [more inside]
In search of lovers
Where can I purchase a print of this photograph by Imogen Cunningham? . . . Note: if you're searching at work, some of Cunningham's works depict nudity.
All we are is (saw)dust on your desk
Help me figure out just what the hell is up with our new addition, bugs, and sawdust! [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 7:45 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by littlerobothead at 7:45 AM PST - 2 comments
Wierd Reefer?
I saw a girl slice a cigar lengthwise, poke it with what looked like a syringe [more inside]
Does that there fence look straight to you?
In East Texas, and in counties surrounding the DFW metroplex, there are many, many surveys and tracts of land oriented along a 30° or 60° angle. Why is this?
posted by Sugar Induced Coma at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sugar Induced Coma at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
Down or synthetic sleeping bag?
Down or synthetic? What insulation should I get for our new sleeping bags? They will be used camping, and probably backpacking overseas, but rarely - if ever - hiking, and likely never in below-freezing conditions, so synthetic sounds like it will be fine. But the old boy-scout romantic in me likes the idea of down ... [more inside]
Anonymous, free, non-needle-based HIV testing in NYC?
In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
How does a very good man meet a very good woman?
How does a very good man meet a very good woman? [more inside]
Remember a photo of Pink Floyd in Kew Gardens?
What Pink Floyd album cover (or liner) does this image come from? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by electric_counterpoint at 6:19 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm not the only one
What to do with all that free time in law school?
I'm just about to head off to law school, where there are dozens of student-groups and extracurricular organizations. Which are most impressive to perspective (big-law) employers? [more inside]
posted by ericc at 6:07 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ericc at 6:07 AM PST - 12 comments
Best Coffee in the Square Mile?
Best Flat White in the City of London? Coffee-lovers, please advise! [more inside]
Reselling goods, is this legal?
Are there any specific illegalities to purchasing clothing (e.g. name brand shorts) from an outlet store and then offering them for sale in a boutique that specializes in selling resort wear?
Airline scam or not?
Why would a major airline help desk consultant ask for my phone number? Was I scammed? [more inside]
Best Phone for GPS, Gmail, and craigslist
Best Phone for Real-estate? [more inside]
One night in Stockholm
Help me spend a night (and a Day) in Stockholm. [more inside]
ROACH ON MY FACE + wimp = oh no
ROACH. Need near-term help. [more inside]
Interesting Non-Academic Fellowships
What are some interesting non-academic fellowships out there? [more inside]
Why does my baby hate me?
PregnancyFilter: I have four weeks to go and am suddenly miserable and in a lot of pain. My doctors shrug and say it's normal. Tips to get through the last month? Warning: some TMI-worthy confessions inside. [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 3:22 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by GardenGal at 3:22 AM PST - 16 comments
Italian rhythms
Do you speak Italian? Would you be willing to either read this short (five-line) poem into my voicemail or respond in the thread telling me where the stresses are in each phrase? [more inside]
posted by kalapierson at 2:35 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by kalapierson at 2:35 AM PST - 5 comments
camping hacks
Give me your best camping hacks. [more inside]
Am I sharing blood with my cat?
We're well into the rainy season here in Tokyo, and that means mosquito season too! It seems to be quite a bad year for them here, at least it seems so in my area. Boots the Cat is being especially bothered by them, and I've even seen one probing at her nose as she sleeps. I'm of course getting bit too, and that makes me wonder - as Boots-chan and I are the only residents in this house, and it's quite possible that mosquitoes have been going 'back and forth' between us, am I 'sharing' blood with her? Is this something I should be concerned about?
June 23
4-2
Is this soccer chant from a Sid the Sexist cartoon based on something real? [more inside]
Which Bike?
Should I get a racer or a tourer? [more inside]
How do I remove caked-in cat poop from wood floors?
A bout of constipation and butt-dragging resulted in my cats rubbing their poop into the poorly-surfaced hardwood floors of my apartment, and no amount of scrubbing or Lysol will remove the poop caked into the grain of the wood. This is not a stain, the poop is literally caked into the wood. What do I do to remove it with a minimum of damage to the floors? Is there some way to dissolve the poop?
How to heal a sunburn?
How do I deal with a horrible sunburn? It's so bad that my shoulders have second degree burns and it hurts to move my arms. Is there a way to lessen the pain or somehow make my skin heal faster? I got the burn on Friday and have been applying aloe vera ever since.
How to fairly split costs on a roadtrip
What's the fairest way to split gasoline and other costs between riders on a roadtrip? [more inside]
posted by biwa-shu at 9:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by biwa-shu at 9:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Cheap NYC fun
The Staten Island Ferry is said to be "one of the best values in New York City" because it's free and offers great views of the city. What are other "best values" in NYC, including shopping, food, activities, and anything else that's surprisingly inexpensive. [more inside]
Road trip: Up the Mississippi, across the UP and Canada, through the Adirondacks, and back to Chicago
YARQ: Yet Another Roadtrip Question. My wife and I are taking a circle tour kinda-sorta of the Great Lakes, going west from Chicago, up the Mississippi, through the UP, east to Montreal, south through Vermont and Adirondacks, and down to Pittsburgh before heading home. Basic question here: what should we do? [more inside]
posted by sandor at 8:47 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by sandor at 8:47 PM PST - 19 comments
public high schools in NYC
What public high schools in Manhatten should I look at for my Daughter? [more inside]
Winnie the Pooh needs some TLC
Teddy bear/stuffed animal repair in New York that doesn't cost a fortune? [more inside]
Should I stay or go?
Follow-up to this. So I finally managed to break things off with the one in my class. I had some talks with some other people also and realized that it wasn't good for me, and I was essentially being used. Right now we don't speak at all, which is perfectly fine for me, and I spend my time interacting with everyone else. [more inside]
Tell me what year my bike was made
Can you tell me what year my bike was made? [more inside]
posted by nanhey at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by nanhey at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Where does my baby get her red hair?
Where does my baby get her red hair? [more inside]
posted by vermontlife at 8:08 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by vermontlife at 8:08 PM PST - 40 comments
Cuz I'm Freeeeee.......Freee Fallling
Skydiving or Hang-gliding in Vanuatu? [more inside]
What's a good high school prom venue in NYC?
Can anyone suggest a good venue for a high school senior prom in New York City? [more inside]
posted by bah213 at 7:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by bah213 at 7:44 PM PST - 7 comments
You Put Your Weed In There?
What is this wooden object I found in my closet? [more inside]
posted by scottMontgomery at 7:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by scottMontgomery at 7:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Foods that wiggle, foods that jiggle
What exactly is the appeal of jelly-textured foods? [more inside]
posted by brain cloud at 7:36 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by brain cloud at 7:36 PM PST - 18 comments
Help updating Ruby (on Rails)
How do I update Ruby/get RoR working? (OS X 10.4). [more inside]
posted by theRussian at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by theRussian at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
How do you work this thing?
I've recently inherited a few old cameras from my late grandfather, my favorite of which is a Minolta Hi-Matic G in almost perfect condition. I need a little help using it and finding out what can be used with it. [more inside]
posted by katillathehun at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by katillathehun at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Developing my own fitness routines?
I'm interested in developing my own workouts. I know what to do, but how do I string it all together? [more inside]
How do I manage my boss's expectations?
InOverMyHeadFilter: I'm in a job where I have unrealistic performance goals that I didn't get to see until after I had been working for a week or so. I don't think they're obtainable and my job/bonus (hah, bonus, funny) depends on it. The kicker is that I actually like the job more or less (not a dream job though) and I'm moving at the end of the week so I can't really quit...How can I manage the expectations of my boss and management without looking like I can't do my job? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 at 6:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Elminster24 at 6:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Driving infraction: to contest or not?
I was pulled over the other night after making a right turn at a stop sign. I believe i came to a complete stop but believe the officer could not properly see the sign or intersection from where he was standing. ( they seemed to be pulling lots of cars over: i watched three get pulled over in the short time i was stopped)
How can i decide whether to contest this case? In my mind the key variables are: keeping a clean driving abstract so my insurance rates don't go up versus the hassle of going to court and potentially losing the case ( i am planning to photograph the site to see how strong my evidence looks and don't know yet).
How would i discover whether this would affect my rates?
In hawaii. Geico is the insurer
Vacation spots within driving distance of Memphis for two 20-somethings?
Vacation spots within driving distance of Memphis for two 20-somethings? [more inside]
Does such a Vegas hotel room exist?
DoesThisEvenExistFilter: Can 4 couples get some kind of suite-type-thing with 4 bedrooms and a common area with a decent view of the Vegas strip for $800/night or less? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 5:54 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 5:54 PM PST - 15 comments
Freelance liability insurance is making my head hurt.
I'm a small freelance business owner, with a new client whose standard contract requires me to carry general liability insurance. Probably not a bad idea, so I could use some tips for what to look for in this type of insurance, and any good carriers. But in the meanwhile, for this specific contract, I'd like to get that clause waived. Has anyone had any success having a clause like this waived, and how did you do it? [more inside]
How do I get experience with nonfiction magazine-style writing?
I'm a journalism student who wants to gain experience with a particular form of freelance magazine writing, if not break into the business itself. How can I find a print or online outlet willing to give me a shot? [more inside]
Green Cards take how long?
My sister has been living and working in the US for years. She applied for her Green Card in 2003 - she's still waiting, along with a group of workmates who applied at the same time. She believes she has no recourse. Is this true? [more inside]
I'm not gonna swell up and die, am I?
How afraid of side effects should I be while taking lisinopril for hypertension? You guys aren't my doctor, because I just saw her today. [more inside]
He may be moving away geographically, should I be moving away emotionally?
Is my relationship going nowhere? And how might I go about asking him what his intentions are without freaking him out? [more inside]
I think I have a winner but
Digitalcamerafilter: Tell me what you think of your Olympus 1020 [more inside]
Is there a place on the internets that I can get an idea of what my records are worth.
Is there a place on the internets that I can get an idea of what my records are worth. [more inside]
Varrrghas.
Help me identify the title of this illustration by Alberto Vargas. [more inside]
posted by davidriley at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by davidriley at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Getting notified of airline specials?
Is there a website where I can list the airlines serving my airport, and my airport itself, and then get an email whenever special fares are offered to anywhere, including last minute deals? I'd like to be tempted, and Travelocity doesn't seem to have this.
Recipes for a family covered over in bok choy.
We got a huge load of bok choy in our CSA last week, and I'm at a loss as to what to do with it outside of stir-fry. Please, no more stir-fry! Bonus points for dishes that could be frozen.
Seattle: How to sell a nice, newish sewing/embroidery machine
Where can I find a consignment shop for sewing machines in Seattle? I have two very nice ones , but I know almost nothing about sewing machines and how people sell used ones. [more inside]
posted by ascheele at 3:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ascheele at 3:46 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I get Firefox to work in 256 colors?
I want to use Firefox 3 in a thin client environment - SBS2K, RDP. Terminals cannot display more than 256 colors, and FF3 does not seem to support this. [more inside]
What should I do in Dawson City?
Yukonfilter: One day in Dawson. What should we do/avoid? [more inside]
What happens (legally) when an American and a Japanese person marry?
International Marriage filter: When a US Citizen marries a foreigner, what process is involved in bringing the new spouse to the US and getting permanent resident status? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 3:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Vorteks at 3:00 PM PST - 15 comments
How can I find the 8th grade teacher who inspired me so much?
How do I track down the amazing 8th grade teacher I had in 1994? I've tried all the obvious things, but no luck... [more inside]
Which satellite radio provider is offering the best deal?
Which satellite radio provider is offering the best deal? [more inside]
New car stereo solution?
Car stereo solution for someone non-technical. [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 2:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 2:37 PM PST - 6 comments
What should we read to know what my pregnant wife should be eating?
Recommendations on what diet my 6-week pregnant wife should be following. [more inside]
posted by MythMaker at 2:23 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by MythMaker at 2:23 PM PST - 21 comments
Are my car's dents worth fixing?
Are my car's dents worth fixing? [more inside]
How to stop an annoying buzzer next door?
What can I do about an obnoxious parking lot buzzer in the building next door? [more inside]
posted by i less than three nsima at 2:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by i less than three nsima at 2:19 PM PST - 5 comments
Know a good San Francisco lawyer?
I've decided to buck the trend and not ask you for legal advice and go straight to getting a lawyer. So... do you have a recommendation for a lawyer in San Francisco to help me through a business/contract/billing dispute? [more inside]
How can I stop worrying and getting myself in trouble?
I'm trying to figure out how to be less paranoid and obsessive and how to not replay past and future negative scenarios in my head constantly – eventually getting myself in trouble. Often, I go over negative things that I've overheard or have suspicions about, and negative recent occurrences (like getting fired recently or conversations that might have left me in a bad light in someone else’s view). I feel paranoid about anything I cannot control and have ever had problems with perhaps. I was recently fired from a job for generally being too confrontational with my boss about things I saw going wrong and things I was feeling paranoid about. The thing is -- the paranoia is somewhat justified, and I have a hard time believing that it's possible not to worry about stuff all the time. And now at my new job I feel that I’m at risk of the same behavior, feeling jaded already about my new work situation and worrying constantly about everything in my life (and about not having a life, and even about worrying too much itself!) – how can I feel more relaxed and just chill out? [more inside]
Resources and Support for ALS
My father was recently diagnosed with ALS. I could use your help, particularly if you have personal experience with it. [more inside]
posted by jabberjaw at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jabberjaw at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Toronto Restaurant?
Hello,
I am organizing an event for approx. 40 people coming from Europe and I am looking for a nice venue in Toronto. I live in New York, it's kinda hard to go see them myself, I just need the names of some really nice, posh, blah blah places, since the guests are high scale.
Any responses will be very much appreciated. Thanks
Help me improve my poker game
Can you help a n00b get started with online poker? [more inside]
posted by HighTechUnderpants at 1:48 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by HighTechUnderpants at 1:48 PM PST - 15 comments
How to be a better citizen journalist?
Looking for websites and podcasts with tips on being a better citizen journalist/blogger. [more inside]
Camping suggestions for NC/VA in July
Where in northern NC or VA should we go camping from July 10-12th? [more inside]
Will this even work?
DIY Woodworking - The step for my kitchen door was totally rotted through, so I chiselled out all the bad wood. Now what? [more inside]
Seeking Austin Blogs
I'm moving back to Austin, TX in December and am looking for some local blogs to read in the meantime. [more inside]
We did not make the bed, but we must lay in it.
Our mattress was damaged in a (self) move and we have reason to believe that it is a manufacturing issue. We have to deal with the furniture store first. We do not anticipate this being an easy situation. Advice needed, please. [more inside]
Recommend pants for hot weather.
I'm a huge baby. Southern California in the summer is too hot for me. I own two pairs of pants. Both are black denim.
Are those tactical 511 pants very cool?
I don't wear shorts.
What do they wear in the desert?
I'm looking for something really cool, really comfortable; not really concerned with fashion -except I hate baggy pants. I'm about 6 feet tall and skinny.
I'm too young for new knees!!
Is my knee screwed or just screwing with me? [more inside]
Overcoming everything to start anew
TraumaFilter: what worked for you in overcoming PTSD, anxiety, depression? [more inside]
Why do traffic lights have a blink cycle?
Why do traffic lights switch to flashing red after a power outage? [more inside]
Inspiration or entertainment? Both please.
Movie recommendations in which the main character gives up his/her own success or place in society to pursue an unpopular social cause or to help unpopular person or people. Bonus points for movies based on actual events. [more inside]
posted by strangeleftydoublethink at 11:31 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by strangeleftydoublethink at 11:31 AM PST - 37 comments
New phone/carrier recs.
It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola. [more inside]
Fake Tan vs. Sun Tan
How does a real, UV created tan work when it is acquired after skin has been fake tanned with a cream/spray type product? [more inside]
Song ID Please
What is the name of this King Crimson song, and which album is it on? (WARNING: Song is used as soundtrack for NSFW non-nude slide show of porn star.)
posted by Crotalus at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Crotalus at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
Things to watch out for with print-on-demand services
Are print-on-demand on-line shops really going to steal my precious artwork? [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ghost of a past number at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
What makes a U.S. congressional bill non-binding?
What makes a U.S congressional bill non-binding? Is there a way to tell from the text of the bill itself? [more inside]
Where can I take pictures in DC?
Photography in Washington, DC: Where can I take my camera, and where can I take my tripod? [more inside]
Our e-newsletter script went broke... need help!
PHP List is borked, and our e-newsletter was supposed to go out this morning! Does anyone have suggestions for a similar online e-newsletter management system (preferably free or ultra-inexpensive)? [more inside]
How do people shave when backpacking?
When backpacking around tropical climates where most budget hostels seem to only provide cold showers or bucket showers, how do people go about shaving? [more inside]
posted by paulfreeman at 10:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by paulfreeman at 10:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Baby Boy goodness?
Need to identify Hot Wheels part
Help me identify a Hot Wheels die cast car part/accessory. [more inside]
posted by punkfloyd at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by punkfloyd at 10:19 AM PST - 2 comments
What are some best practices for creating an online office locator?
What are some best practices for creating an online office locator? [more inside]
posted by HC Foo at 9:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by HC Foo at 9:54 AM PST - 7 comments
How should I tote my stuff, including a laptop, on my bike?
How should I tote my stuff, including a laptop, on my bike? (Backpacks and messenger bags need not apply.) [more inside]
Drop and give me 100!
My friends and I are about to embark on a 6-week push-up training program. Obviously, this has to be a competitive event. The problem, though, is finding a fair way to measure who wins... [more inside]
posted by um_maverick at 9:43 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by um_maverick at 9:43 AM PST - 14 comments
Measuring influence: how do political lobbyists or similar groups measure their success?
Measuring influence: how do political lobbyists or similar groups measure their success? [more inside]
posted by StephenF at 9:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by StephenF at 9:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Can this ring be saved?
Songs with the appropriate mush-factor and fun-factor?
Please help me compile a set of music for my dad to use in his video projects. [more inside]
How many hard drives does it take, before WinXP can see them?
External hard showing "weird". Better known as, sharing an external/portable hard drive between osx and winxp. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at 8:42 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jadepearl at 8:42 AM PST - 10 comments
"Our love is like Jesus, but worse/Though we sealed the tomb up where we laid its body, it rises"
Baby Daughter Daddy
Help me with gender disappointment. My wife and I just had an ultrasound and found out our baby will be a girl. I was hoping for a boy because I never knew / met my father. My dad was a completely absent f*ck-up. I was hoping to somehow fill that void by giving my son what I never had and teaching him the things I had to learn on my own. I know I will be overjoyed when my daughter is born, but right now, I am feeling quite sad. What is a good way to look at this, and what can I look forward to with having a girl
That catholic schoolboy sound
Help me find a new hair spray!
Hair spray fanatics: Help me find an unscented, non-aerosol, max hold alternative to this Pantene hair spray. [more inside]
posted by limeonaire at 8:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by limeonaire at 8:17 AM PST - 10 comments
What to do when laptop display dies?
The screen on my HP Pavillion dv9000 laptop suddenly went black. Is there anything I can do except sending it back to HP? [more inside]
posted by SurrenderMonkey at 8:17 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by SurrenderMonkey at 8:17 AM PST - 11 comments
Why do some men hang out to talk in office restrooms?
Men: Do you socialize in the restroom at work? WHY? [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious at 8:06 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 8:06 AM PST - 41 comments
Turkey, Bulls and Frank Gehry
Travel three-fer: Istanbul, Pamplona, Bilbao... [more inside]
Escaping the inevitability of losing my interview recordings.
Transferring from a dictaphone (headphone output only) to a MacBook, and I can't afford to lose much quality. Help! [more inside]
posted by carbide at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by carbide at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
Furniture Shopping in Highpoint
I have family visiting me in Durham, NC this weekend to buy furniture. Where are the best places to go? [more inside]
Where in Philadelphia can I go to use a treadmill for free?
Where in Philadelphia can I go to use a treadmill for free? [more inside]
A Box Set Box for My Blank DVD Cases?
Do-it-yourselfers: I'm trying to make my own DVD box set. The part that's missing is the box. [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:17 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:17 AM PST - 4 comments
How can I get back up to speed on basic CSS and ColdFusion quickly?
How can I get back up to speed on basic CSS and ColdFusion quickly? [more inside]
posted by allen8219 at 7:16 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by allen8219 at 7:16 AM PST - 2 comments
Oldbuilders unbellyfeel Lego.
It seems to me that bricklaying would be more efficient if house bricks interlocked like Lego blocks. Why aren't they made like that?
The ultimate self-discipline is not peaking at the answer.
I need some mind-bendingly difficult brain teasers. [more inside]
Are you not entertained?
Is it time to give up my humor? [more inside]
New England & American Studies Programs - Help Make Me Smart About Them
American Studies scholars, please help me compare 2 programs in New England and American Studies and get some general advice. [more inside]
Deep fryer recipes?
Either because she loves me, or because she wants me to die early, my lovely wife bought me a deep fryer! What are your favorite recipes that end in “…deep fry until golden brown.”? I’m especially looking for recipes for fish and chips and tempura, but anything else will be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 6:40 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by bondcliff at 6:40 AM PST - 30 comments
Public financing of campaigns.
Last week Obama eschewed the public financing system for the general election. It seems that many of the articles I am reading are saying that he is the "first major party candidate to reject public financing and its attendant spending limits." Do they mean in this election, or ever? If they mean "first-ever" (since public financing started) and public financing means a candidate can't raise private funds, then why is there always so much talk of candidates hosting various fund-raising events like $x,000-a-plate dinners? Are the publicly financed campaigns having their PACs raise money or what?
I don't have any real life friends. What should I do?
I don't have any real life friends. What should I do? [more inside]
buzz off
I live in an apartment that gets a lot of street noise, so sometimes I use earplugs when it gets to be too much. The problem is that when I use them I hear a constant buzzing noise that's really distracting. [more inside]
What questions should I ask the subjects of my documentary on the Philippines porn industry?
I'm going to be filming a documentary in the Philippines about families supported by the pornography industry, and I'd like to hear any interesting questions you might have for the subjects. [more inside]
posted by premiumpolar at 2:23 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by premiumpolar at 2:23 AM PST - 18 comments
A new kind of dial-up internet hell.
Archaic Windows dial-up networking question; why do I randomly lose internet connectivity (with dial-up still online) and can't get it back without restarting the computer? [more inside]
Accomodation in Philadelphia
Looking for cheap accommodation ($50-$60?) in Philadelphia near the university for end of July/beginning of August - any recommendations? [more inside]
Advice on solar hot water systems in the UK? What do I need to know?
Solar hot water and central heating for dummies? I'm in the UK, our (gas, combi) boiler has been rubbish since we moved in, and given that we're now looking at a new boiler we're thinking of complementing it with some sort of solar panel based solution. What should we look out for? What do we need? Can we reuse our existing radiators? What questions should we ask installation companies? [more inside]
How does an adult develop rhythm?
How does an adult develop rhythm? [more inside]
June 22
Good laptop and camera backpack for carry-on?
I need to get a backpack that fits a 17" MacBook Pro (with neoprene sleeve on), as well as some sort of separate (i.e. removable and wearable) camera shoulder bag, holding itself a canon 40D and a few lenses. Oh, and it has to get through airport security as carry-on luggage, obviously... [more inside]
What are these maternity doctors and nurses chanting?
[Link is NSFW: graphic childbirth.] What is the maternity staff chanting in this video? They seem to have a few different songs, one for when the woman is pushing and another for once the baby is born. The notes for the video say that they are in "an Asian country" but I don't know what language they're speaking. [more inside]
posted by lemuria at 11:38 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lemuria at 11:38 PM PST - 3 comments
Where can I find Huy Fong-brand sriracha chili sauce in Chicago's Hyde Park?
I know I can get an amazing sampler pack by mail-order for $7, but shipping is $10 additional. Anyone know a brick-and-mortar store in Hyde Park that carries Huy Fong's sriracha chili sauce?
Failing that, any recommendations for Chicago's Chinatown would also be appreciated.
CSS and WordPress woes.
CSS, WordPress Themes, HTML: Trying to custom-design my new blog's design; only three images out of ~10 appearing. [more inside]
Replacing the C-guard for Siemens Pure 500 hearing aids
My husband's hearing aid's C-guard slipped out, and any new one we try to insert gradually worms its way out and pops out too. Any advice on getting it to stay in until we can make an appointment? [more inside]
Snack us!
What are some creative black and white, bite sized snacks? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 8:08 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by santojulieta at 8:08 PM PST - 15 comments
Would it be wrong to paint my own version of a painting I like?
I stumbled upon a print of a painting selling online (sold by the artist thru a third party site) which I really love. I’m creative, so rather than buy the small and expensive print, I thought it would be fun for me to paint my own version of it.
What are the ethics/copyright issues of this?... [more inside]
Who's the woman speaking on NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta"?
Who is the woman sampled speaking on NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta"? She says "hopin' you sophisticated motherfuckers here what I have to say", "he'll fuck up you and yours - and anything that gets in his way", and "he'll just call you a lowlife motherfucker and talk about your funky ways." [more inside]
posted by redteam at 7:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by redteam at 7:50 PM PST - 16 comments
A Flip that doesn't shimmy?
I'm looking for an alternative to the Flip Video that doesn't shimmy the video when I move it side to side. [more inside]
Just like the neighbor's cat in your kids' sandbox...
What am I doing to my links pointing to images in a private directory that prevents me from seeing the pics in Dreamweaver CS3 Design mode? [more inside]
posted by bonobo at 7:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bonobo at 7:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Creative Decor Ideas please.
Which IT/Network Certs are most valuable on a resume.
Which IT / Network Certifications are most valuable on a resume? [more inside]
posted by huxley at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by huxley at 6:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Quiz night games!
Quiz night games- I'm organising a quiz night for 150+ people (argh!) and need to fill the time between rounds with games. Does anyone have suggestions for interesting and fun games for people to play at a quiz night? [more inside]
Mexican spanish help please.
How would you say "bite my shiny metal ass" [sic] in Mexican Spanish?
posted by wilful at 6:26 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by wilful at 6:26 PM PST - 13 comments
Is there anything I haven't seen in this neck of the woods?
Vacation spots in Ontario/Quebec? [more inside]
Drill It Into My Head
Help me understand electricity and physics and how they apply to motors. I have my head around electricity basics and electromagnetism, but I have a few unanswered questions about the more subtle aspects. [more inside]
Birding Gurus: Was that really a Carolina Wren?
A wren or not a wren, that is the question.... [more inside]
posted by longdaysjourney at 5:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by longdaysjourney at 5:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Help with Wifi!
How can I increase the range of my brand new Linksys WRT600N wireless router so that my wife's Dell Inspiron 1505 gets a better signal? My former router, a 3 year old Linksys model (WRT54G) seemed to send a much better signal, and I bought this new router thinking I'd see improvements a-plenty, but noooooo, and documentation is sorely lacking. Help! I really don't want to go back to the WRT54G, since surely this new router is more capable when set up properly, right? [more inside]
posted by newfers at 5:42 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by newfers at 5:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me learn to like coffee.
CoffeeFilter. I love the smell of coffee but can't stand the taste. Far too bitter for my tastebuds. How can I learn to like coffee? [more inside]
My life is a blues song.
Brokenrelationshipfilter? Two weeks ago I found out that my girlfriend of a year had been seeing an acquaintance of my best friend for the past two months. They're over, and she told me, asking that we stay together. I'm not sure now if we're going to or not, but we agreed to six months more to see if we can make it work. I'm pissed, frankly, and she's suffering from horrible post-breakup depression; crying, insomnia, apathy, the works. I do, I believe, love her, but I'm having trouble seeing how we'll get through all the smoke in the air. I'm well aware that I'm the only one who can make this decision, but rationality isn't my strong point right now, and I could use some outside perspective. [more inside]
Best comedy club in Los Angeles?
Which comedy club in Los Angeles is the best? [more inside]
posted by kingjoeshmoe at 5:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kingjoeshmoe at 5:32 PM PST - 10 comments
iphone, just a couple last questions...
Iphone, just a couple specific questions...still can't figure out [more inside]
Where can I find a bowler hat on my Scotland holiday?
Where can I find a formal bowler hat in Glasgow or Edinburgh? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 4:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 4:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Help Me To Start Drinking Beer
Beer. I've never tried it. Or any other alcohol. And I'll be 39 next week. But I'm ready to start drinking! Where do I start? [more inside]
Divorce, Guilt, Pursuing Happiness
Am late 50s, living in Portland, OR, divorced many years, really don't want to be here (interested in relocating to southern california), but have early teenager daughter. How do I reconcile wanting to pursue what I want to do with the years I have left, with staying around in this area for my daughter (my ex has custody, zero problems with visitation, etc.). By the time she turns 18, i'll be in mid 60s+, which i know is not the end of the world, but...am i being selfish for wanting to pursue what I think will make me happy, versus "doing time" here just to be physically close to my daughter (we have a great relationship). Genuine feedback appreciated.
How to call a UK 0700 number from the USA?
How do I call a UK 0700 number from the USA? My mother is in hospital and I'd like to call her tomorrow. I'm familiar with the normal rules (01144 + drop the leading zero) but it doesn't seem to work for these 0700 numbers. [more inside]
Worst part of the world sitting on you? De pression!
Depression while traveling: it's such a bummer! [more inside]
posted by electronslave at 4:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by electronslave at 4:27 PM PST - 10 comments
Keep on trying / 'til we run out of cake
GirlfriendFilter: What should my almost-but-not-quite girlfriend of two months and I do to celebrate her birthday? [more inside]
Public health filter
Where can i find free municipal NYC condoms in bars or locations in the city or in Brooklyn that are placed abundantly and in discreet locations? [more inside]
How do you act in a gay bar?
Just out of the closet. Little bit socially clueless. Teach me how to behave at a gay bar. [more inside]
Subaru motor of death?
Girlfriend fell in love with a 1996 Legacy Outback. It has the 2.5 liter motor that everyone and their mother says died a horrible headgasket death.. [more inside]
Where can I find an issue of Architectural Digest from the 20's?
Where can I find a very old copy of Architectural Digest? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at 3:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by arnicae at 3:46 PM PST - 6 comments
VW Beetle wiring riddle
Apropos of nothing, why would the wiring going to the fog lights on a US 2002 VW New Beetle have an extra unattached plug on it? This is not the lowest model, but came with the fog lights standard. I wonder if one of the upscale versions had fog lamps with two bulbs in each light or something that would have required another plug. On second look, it occurs only on the drivers side wiring, the passenger side looks normal. Please stop me from agonizing over this superfluous detail!
What's wrong with my wrist?
What sort of heart rate monitor should I buy?
Could someone please give me advice on buying a heart rate monitor? [more inside]
Seriously, he didn't even TOUCH you.
FootballFilter: which national teams have reputations for good sportsmanship? [more inside]
how to wire a fan control switch
Need help putting 3 ceiling fans on a single fan control switch. [more inside]
How to preserve white rosebuds?
How do you preserve white rosebuds without having them turn grey? Or, alternately, where can you buy dried rosebuds in white? [more inside]
How can I *officially* get dibs on this NYC room share?
Getting an room in NYC question...with a twist. [more inside]
Metal roofing on a shed...sheet and ridge cap installation?
I'm nearly the end of my first major building project...an 8'x8' shed with a foot overhang on all sides. I've just put up the trusses (purchased them, with a 4 in 12 pitch) and put 3/8" plywood on top. A neighbour gave me a whole bunch of metal sheet roofing in 12' lengths that I will cut down to length. My question is...he didn't give me a ridge cap and I have no idea what to buy or how to install that. Advice please? FWIW, I'm not 100 clear on the metal sheet installation either, so help there is appreciated too.
Please keep in mind that this is just a shed and I don't expect anything even close to perfection! Thanks!
posted by Kickstart70 at 2:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Kickstart70 at 2:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Safari's user agent: How can I make it stick?
How can I make safari open a certain page using a specific user agent, each time, without me having to choose the agent (on leopard)?
posted by senseigmg at 2:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by senseigmg at 2:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Windows XP demands User Account password that doesn't exist.
My Windows XP randomly asks for a password for the User Accounts when there is no password, but will accept a blank password field. How do I fix this? [more inside]
Pondering Mycological Mysteries in the North Woods--book recommendations?
What field guide for mushrooms should I get? [more inside]
Identify this photo
Help me remember this western/comedy movie.
Help me identify this old western movie by its final scene (is it a comedy?) [more inside]
Handwriting? Writing with ones' hand? Please explain.
I'd like to find typographically pretty stencils in small sizes; Something neat and flat that I could have in my notebook and trace with a .005 pen. [more inside]
Fish out of water?
Can a liberal, vegetarian, yoga-loving, non-Mormon be happy in Logan Utah? [more inside]
posted by TorontoSandy at 12:26 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by TorontoSandy at 12:26 PM PST - 15 comments
Staying Fit While Traveling in Europe
Going on vacation to Germany and Italy for 2 weeks. Looking for ways to try to stay fit while traveling. We will be staying with friends in Germany and may have access to a Gym, but will be staying in a house in Italy with no gym access. Any ideas for this? Possibly equipment that I could take that would assist?
In search of...open-source BookCAT
Is there any open-source book cataloging program, based on MS Access or another popular database, for personal use? [more inside]
posted by mjklin at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mjklin at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
Voices you either love or hate...
I like singers with strange voices. I don't like novelty songs (e.g. Betty Boop) and I don't like "songs" that are so avant-garde that they're basically noise (e.g. someone screaming into a microphone). So I'm not looking for strange music. I'm looking for traditional (melodic) music sung by singers with non-traditional singing voices. Examples of what I like: Joanna Newsom, Leon Redbone, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Elaine Stritch. [more inside]
Korean Music Meta Meta Uber Filter
Please help me find Korean music. I am learning Korean; therefore, I would like to practice my listening. Not only that, but I'd like to learn as much of the diverse culture as possible. I am looking for anything and everything. I would like traditional and modern, conservative and outrageous, mainstream and alternative. I am looking for soundtracks and singles. I am looking for torrents, radio links, youtube, websites, lyric sites, your favourite songs, songs that you hated, songs with lyrics, songs without lyrics. I am looking for anything that would make this the best Korean music thread on AskMe MeFi.
Kamsahamnida.
Help me not wear clothing that will burst into flames.
I'm going to be taking a few weeks of glassblowing lessons soon, and need to wear mostly or entirely cotton clothing while I'm there (no artificial fibers). However, I have some clothing made with modal, and I have no idea if that's ok to wear or not. Help? [more inside]
posted by mismatched at 10:45 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mismatched at 10:45 AM PST - 13 comments
flying with prescription drugs
My doctor gave me a dozen Vicodin for back pain. I just realized that the bottle doesn't have my name on it. I'm getting on an international flight in a few hours. Will this be a problem? Flying from the US to the EU.
How do I program for OS X?
My new Intel iMac is coming in the mail in a day or two, and I'd really like to learn how to program software for OS X and for my iPod Touch. Where can I learn how to do this? [more inside]
f-stop my heart
Figure 8 Urban Plan?
Looking for a particular transit-oriented development website. [more inside]
posted by adamdschneider at 9:36 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by adamdschneider at 9:36 AM PST - 3 comments
Sunday computer problems..... ahhh yeah.
First time with formatting partitions or installing linux. [more inside]
My Windows Won't Switch alt-tab is
alt - tab no longer an option [more inside]
My young friends wife (27) is in a coma. How do I offer support?
My friend from childhood - who I haven't really kept up with much even though we live in the same neighborhood - woke up one morning to discover his wife of less than 3 years was unconscious. She is in a coma and it's not clear if she'll ever wake up. They have one kid. How do I offer my support? [more inside]
posted by seatofmypants at 8:55 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by seatofmypants at 8:55 AM PST - 20 comments
Chanel Ciel de Nuit
Looking for nail polish similar to Chanel Ciel de Nuit. My 10+ year old bottle of Urban Decay Frostbite is on its last legs, and the look-alikes mentioned here have been similarly discontinued.
posted by needled at 8:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by needled at 8:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Tips for running?
Tips for running? [more inside]
When should a garden be watered?
What time of day should the garden be watered? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 8:02 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 8:02 AM PST - 16 comments
What is this blues song?
Long shot - I'm looking for the title/artist/any information for a blues song that I had on a mix cd once. The song may have had "yodel" in the title, but there was no legitimate yodeling in the song. Aw shucks! [more inside]
Teaching kids music
How do you encourage children to learn to play musical instruments? [more inside]
Where are all the fun online trivia games?
I love trivia! And, I love playing games on the internet. Problem is, finding both of these has been disappointing. [more inside]
Why don't electric companies take credit cards?
Why do electric utilities either not take credit cards for payment or charge ridiculously large surcharges ($5) to do so? [more inside]
posted by OTA at 6:10 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by OTA at 6:10 AM PST - 9 comments
Bands and fame
Where in France can I find some inexpensive privacy?
I'm looking for a secluded place in France, preferably no more than two hours from Paris by train, where I can read philosophy for two days straight. [more inside]
Three Monitors, One Linux (I know obscenity when I hear it)
Please help me:
Make my triple monitors work in Ubuntu
----OR----
Find a distro that will gracefully handle three monitors. [more inside]
June 21
Aftermarket lights for an old Forester
I want to replace my 2001 Subaru Forester's signal lamps. Where do I go? [more inside]
posted by fleeba at 11:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by fleeba at 11:01 PM PST - 6 comments
If I Need Surgery For This I'm Not Going to be Happy
What is going on with my wrist? Pictures inside, and most likely safe for work but I can't guarantee that since I don't know what's going on. And of course, YANAD and all that good stuff. [more inside]
posted by theichibun at 10:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by theichibun at 10:09 PM PST - 18 comments
Playing with the numbers
Thinking of Joe Cocker's great cover of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends", I started wondering: what other cover versions have actually changed the time signature of the original? [more inside]
I am Schwinn's (what?)
What do you call this part of a bike? (Photo inside) [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Skinner at 9:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Fuzzy Skinner at 9:52 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I stop the extreme condensation in my refrigerator?
How can I stop the extreme condensation in my refrigerator? [more inside]
Email Marketing
I'm a dog trainer. Almost 100% of the potential clients who telephone me sign up for lessons. Far fewer, about 40% of the people who email me, sign up for lessons. The other 60% don't respond to my email. How can I get that other 60% to sign up? [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 9:31 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 9:31 PM PST - 28 comments
Seriously this was a really good sandwich.
Can I patent a sandwich? I may have just invented the best sandwich ever, and before I reveal the recipe I want to know it's safe from those would attempt to misuse it's power for evil. [more inside]
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 8:39 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by Dillonlikescookies at 8:39 PM PST - 51 comments
Any software auditing software for OS X?
Are there any free, good software auditing programs/suites for OS X? [more inside]
Keep my Wordpress blog out of search engines!
Why is my Wordpress blog showing up in Google when I have specifically chosen the option to keep it private from search engines? [more inside]
Vintage Wedding Gfift - Naughty
Can you help me with titles, online shopping sources for 1950s tongue-in-cheek sex/marriage manual? [more inside]
Heading to Madrid!
I'm giving a talk in Aranjuez, Spain (southern part of Madrid metro area) in mid July and will be in the area for a week. Can anyone tell me about Aranjuez? How far is it from the center of Madrid and is it easy to get into the city? [more inside]
What does Getty Images care about Lenin?
SeattleFilter: What does "[t]his photo opportunity © Getty Images" mean? [more inside]
How to design a book
Book design help! I would like to find a good website or blog that can help me learn more about designing the interior of a nonfiction book. [more inside]
Le song is driving me Le bonkers
Song I.D. filter for the song at the end credits of french film The Grocer's Son [more inside]
posted by stavx at 4:48 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by stavx at 4:48 PM PST - 6 comments
Need help with an old-ish iMac and iMovie
Help me with my outdated iMac and editing HD digital video - it doesn't recognize HD, so what do I need to do? [more inside]
posted by Nick Verstayne at 3:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nick Verstayne at 3:58 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I find al word documents containing a particular phrase?
Hi,
I'm trying to find some old Word documents in Windows Vista and I don't seem to get the option to look through file contents when I use search. Could someone please tell me how I can do an advanced search to find all documents containing a particular phrase in Windows Vista? [more inside]
Things to do in Krakow
Krakow, Poland. A fleeting visit - seeking suggestions for Great Things To Do. [more inside]
posted by 4eyes at 3:43 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by 4eyes at 3:43 PM PST - 10 comments
Why is my laptop so hot, and what laptop can I buy that won't burn me?
The Other Kind Of Red Meat
Restaurant with ostrich fillets in San Francisco? [more inside]
How to get fired?
Can I request to be laid off? [more inside]
Is my boyfriend cheating on me or am I being paranoid?
Is my boyfriend cheating on me or am I being paranoid? [more inside]
I need t-shirt ideas...SCHNELL SCHNELL!
I have a family reunion coming up soon and I thought it would be fun to make some t-shirts. I am going for humorous, possibly incorporating our last name somehow (long German name). I could maybe play off the fact that I have six brothers and sisters. Maybe the fact that the reunion is taking place in South Dakota and most of us don't live anywhere near there. I dunno...anyone have any ideas?
posted by superduperfly at 2:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by superduperfly at 2:24 PM PST - 7 comments
Attending first Quaker meeting - what should I know?
I'm attending my first Quaker meeting tomorrow. What should I know beforehand? [more inside]
Controllers for my PC emulation machine!!
What's the best USB controller to use when emulating old games on my PC? [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by theiconoclast31 at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Staving off Chester the Molester Without the Drama?
Tips for avoiding an awkward social situation with someone who molested me? [more inside]
Are these meditation CDs any good?
Anyone here used Dr. Jeffrey Thompson's meditation/"mind system" CDs? [more inside]
Need translation help before I make udon soup.
Help me read the directions on this Japanese soup stock packet. [more inside]
posted by puffin at 12:12 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by puffin at 12:12 PM PST - 3 comments
I can't see any Google pages after I log in to my GOogle account
What is wrong with my Google login? Recently my Google sign-in has been acting strange. Whenever I access a service that needs a login (such as my iGoogle page, Gmail, but not Google Reader), all I see at the end is a blank page.
There are no error messages, etc. [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 11:55 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by feelinggood at 11:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Tell me everything your know about the community of Elmhurst, NY.
What can you tell me about Elmhurst, NY?
How long does it take to get there from the Upper West Side? [more inside]
newbie sales need a clue
I'm doing a career change into sales for an IT company. This company doesn't have a sales person now or a marketing strategy. How can I best contribute and succeed at this role? [more inside]
How common are pay for download warez scams?
Are warez sites that are a "one time payment for unlimited downloads" basically all a scam? [more inside]
posted by figTree at 11:01 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by figTree at 11:01 AM PST - 11 comments
"Waiter, I'll have the fish."
What is this thing in the video? Cool looking but I have no idea what it is. Video is of a fish-like thing. I think it wants to eat my brain.
posted by zerobyproxy at 10:47 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by zerobyproxy at 10:47 AM PST - 14 comments
Mechanical transmissions
Mech-E-filter: Can someone point me to a comprehensive online resource or tutorial with an overview of mechanical power transmission mechanisms? I'm interested the transmission of rotary motion as well as conversion between rotary and linear motion. [more inside]
posted by Krrrlson at 10:25 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Krrrlson at 10:25 AM PST - 2 comments
Awesome online dogtag recommendation?
Recommendation for a tried and true online dog ID tag merchant? [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:01 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ufez Jones at 10:01 AM PST - 8 comments
What has the internet actually replaced?
What institutions/artefacts/services has the internet categorically seen the back of?
Older Foreign or Newer Domestic?
I need help buying a used car, and I'm on a budget. [more inside]
Provide your own wage: how much do I ask for experienced heavy labour?
Asking for a friend: If starting wage for unskilled heavy labour was $13/hr. What would one ask for (in wages) if they were asked to provide a wage for themselves for skilled and experienced heavy labour? [more inside]
posted by Acer_saccharum at 9:44 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Acer_saccharum at 9:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Please tell me what to eat!
I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day. [more inside]
Microbial yeast-infection war with my boyfriend
Long distance relationship...and my body is not cooperating??!!! (NSFW) [more inside]
Help me deal with bisexuality.
Fiancee best friend is bisexual. I have issues dealing with it. [more inside]
You have been disconnected.
We're having some problems with our wireless network, and I can't figure out what the problem is. [more inside]
Really need some help with a file that doesn't exist
Please help me. I have installed "one care". As you can see it recomends that "ad-aware" should be removed, however when I press "unstall now" I get the second screen. I have searched for this file and have found no such file. On page three I have found "ad-aware" in programs2, but I have no idea what to do now. I keep getting the screen on page one and I also get a notice that their are trojans that keep popping even though I have not gone to any web sites but have connected with the net. I hit "clean all" and yet the same trojans keep popping up.
Thank you.
Fold flat paper Sunglasses
Where could I buy paper glasses that could act as decent sunglasses? Polarizing glasses (for 3d movies) would be close, I just need them to be darker.
posted by phrontist at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by phrontist at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
If you give me frosting, I'll give you cake
What is your best frosting recipe that doesn't use confectioners' sugar but does use a liqueur? [more inside]
posted by Polychrome at 8:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Polychrome at 8:22 AM PST - 8 comments
Building my husband's confidence.
How do I help my man get some of his confidence back after a career change that everyone's treating like a demotion? It's been two years and I feel like I'm forgetting the caring and capable man I fell in love with. [more inside]
I cheated. Now what?
I cheated. They each make up for the other's discrepancies. Time to make a decision. Yeah... it's one of those. [more inside]
Suitable gift for Irish teacher
My children are finishing the year at a primary school in Ireland. Their teachers have been wonderful and I want to give them an end of the year thank you gift. In the U.S. gift certificates are popular but I'm unsure of the etiquette surrounding gift giving in this situation. Please advise. Thank you!
What to do you say to someone that will soon die?
A good friend of mine called me the other day. He wanted to see me (he is a good friend, but I haven't seen him in many years, we live in different cities) and ask me for help. We met, and he told me his wife has cancer, one of the most difficult ones. He spends a lot of money in treatments, but he realizes that the chances are minimal. The worst part, he said, is that he is completely out of words for her. He doesn't know if he should try to give her hope, or if they should face the inevitable fact. He is despaired, she is more despaired. What can he say to comfort her? What can he say to make her feel better while she's still here?
They have two daughters, 8 and 12 years old.
Liquidating an estate in the USA... in today's economy. Shouldn't we just wait a while?
How should we handle liquidating assets in an estate in the USA right now? Assets consist primarily of a stock portfolio and a house. [more inside]
Best "make your own t-shirt" companies?
Which are the best of the "design your own design t-shirt" companies (ie Zazzle etc)? I have some ideas that I want to sell to others [more inside]
I never understood this "gate" thing when I was an ESL student.
What is a good (the best?) book on Watergate, if I've just finished Rick Perlstein's Nixonland and want to know what happens next? No spoilers please. [more inside]
How best to swap apartments?
Apartment-swap-filter. We're thinking of swapping our place in the center of Rome with a place in Manhattan for a long week around Easter 2009. Any information and/or recommendations on reputable house-swapping sites would be much appreciated. (Also: any stories on the sort of things swapping entails, and what's important to think about and get right in preparation.)
i cant watch internet tv but i want to
i am having trouble watching worldondemand.net, streaming internet tv. what is wrong with my laptop setup? [more inside]
§
What is this character: §. And what is it's use? [more inside]
posted by strangelove at 5:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by strangelove at 5:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Not a dandelion, then what?
What's this plant...? Thought as first it was a dandelion, now I'm sure it isn't. [more inside]
posted by fearfulsymmetry at 3:49 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by fearfulsymmetry at 3:49 AM PST - 11 comments
June 20
Tell me where to find these gross dolls.
Tell me where to find these gross dolls. A friend is looking to purchase these. Where can I buy them?
Could the fact that iTunes skipping be a sign that I need a new hard drive?
I just got my Macbook back from the Apple Store today after they replaced the logic board on the unit. I've noticed that every song I play in iTunes seems to skip. Finding this odd, I opened up the Activity Monitor and looked at disk usage. It seems like whenever a read to the disk is made, iTunes seems to begin skipping. Furthermore, I have the same problem after trying to play mp3's via mpg123.
I'm worried that the skipping could be a sign my hard drive might be failing. I recently installed a brand new 250 GB hard drive from Newegg about a month and a half ago, so I'm somewhat skeptical. Is it a reasonable concern?
Sour Cherries
Where can I find fresh sour cherries in Toronto?
How Can I Help You?
If you work (or have in recent memory) in a service position, what are the pet peeves/annoyances you remember most that people in general can fix? No matter if you're a dentist, waiter, teacher, or used car salesman, let us know (: [more inside]
What car should I buy for poorly maintained roads?
Not driving for work, only for fun. Have been hitting a lot of poorly maintained roads... which car to buy? [more inside]
How can my friend get the rights to sell mp3s?
Who can license music for download/sale? A friend came up with a wicked cool idea for selling music using the internet, but it can't be done through some affiliate mp3 link (like Amazon). We're just a couple of college guys, and we don't know any rockstars or label executives. [more inside]
Why can't I have two copies of a bookmark in Firefox 3???
Why can't I have two copies of a bookmark in Firefox 3??? [more inside]
The I Ching seems like too complex a text for me to undertake on my own!
How can I get started learning about the I Ching and actively consult the oracle? [more inside]
posted by saxamo at 9:14 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by saxamo at 9:14 PM PST - 13 comments
Textual Analysis Primer/Examples?
Looking for a general background/framework within which to define the more technical aspects of a textual analysis project, as well as interesting examples of computer-driven textual analysis. [more inside]
My boss doesn't care anymore!
Should I attend this party? Or rather, how can I justify not going. [more inside]
Stop the pee!
How do I get my cat to stop pissing all over my apartment? [more inside]
Will I ever enjoy the smells of fine wine?
Olfactory Filter: My sense of smell is severely diminished, when it exists at all. I have known this for years but now I want to taste wines so I am wondering if there is any way to repair my sense of smell or is it lost forever? [more inside]
?
The boyfriend proposed, and I said yes. Now what? [more inside]
Have you heard of sandulla?
I'm trying to find the recipe for something called sandulla (spelling is probably wrong, san pronounced as in bonbon and dulla as in hoola). [more inside]
posted by sluglicker at 7:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sluglicker at 7:24 PM PST - 3 comments
how do you feel about an innocent admirer
A question for the guys - how does it feel when you know someone has a crush on you? Creepy? Flattering? [more inside]
She might leave for a job for good. How do I enjoy the month until I find out?
She might be leaving for good in one month, or not leaving at all. We find out in one month. How do I not ruin the next month for myself and her by being miserable about it? [more inside]
How much does it cost to replace the shocks on a Toyota 4Runner?
How much should it cost to replace four shocks on a 1996 Toyota 4Runner? [more inside]
Tvorog / Farmer's Cheese
Tvorog = farmer's cheese: any good recipes [more inside]
Ah me mah what the hell does that even mean
Help me figure out this Japanese music video! I can't remember any of the lyrics (or speak Japanese), except that part of the refrain goes "ah me mah" or something like that. Most of the video features this schoolgirl who can dance really well. The song uses sirens. I wouldn't use Ask Metafilter for such frivolous questions usually, but there's a dollar (1!!!) bet riding on whether this video actually exists.
posted by QuarterlyProphet at 6:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by QuarterlyProphet at 6:51 PM PST - 7 comments
How to find local people with similar interests on MySpace?
I'm probably not using it for its intended purpose, but is there any way to actually search for LOCAL people, with similar interests, on MySpace? [more inside]
Need advice on what kind of dental work I need, and where to find it.
Help me find a Vancouver area dentist that can fix my front teeth. [more inside]
posted by Listener at 5:32 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Listener at 5:32 PM PST - 2 comments
Input on Denver apt. - urgent!
Does this Denver apartment location sound good? [more inside]
Cat door that reads 10 digit RFID microchips?
Is there a cat flap and/or cat door that works with 10 digit microchips? There is one available in Europe that only reads 15 digit microchips--most microchips in the U.S. are only 10 digits. Are we yankees to go without our RFID cat flaps? [more inside]
Am I already paying for slow internet access?
Can I tether my LG Rumor to my computer with just Sprint's Vision pack? If not does the Boost trick still work? [more inside]
Anyone had any success using Apple's portable home directory feature without OS X server or a linux server?
I've read this, this, this and a bunch of other sites. I've got a Mac Pro and a Powerbook I'd like to share home directories over, but I'd rather not purchase OS X Server or get a small machine up and running Linux to deal with authentication (LDAP). Anyone authenticate locally, but still use the portable home directories?
Alternatively, anyone just unison their entire /user/ directory?
Thanks!
Hooligans
How can I buy the series DVDs of 'The Real Football Factories' and 'The Real Football Factories: International' in Canada? [more inside]
In The Dark About Noir
After reading this article on Weegee, I started thinking about the concept of Noir and wondered about this question. "Does Noir exist as a current idiom or appear in a culture in America in 2008, and if so where might it be found?" [more inside]
So Many Cherries, So Few Recipes
What should I do with all of these cherries? [more inside]
posted by k8lin at 2:50 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by k8lin at 2:50 PM PST - 24 comments
Another "What the mutt?" question...
Yet another "What's my mutt?" question if you'll bear with me. He's a cutie, but what breeds is he likely to be? [more inside]
Should I bother learning Dreamweaver CS3?
What workflow advantages have you found with Dreamweaver CS3? [more inside]
Firing based on a background check
A friend works for a company who has recently performed a background check on all of its employees. It has instructed him to fire all employees who come back with a previous felony, even though in several cases, they knew about the charges when they hired the employees. This is happening in Indiana. Is this even legal? What rights does my friend have to oppose these firings, and what can these employees do about it?
MS Outlook help, please.
MS Outlook 2003: a couple quick question about customizing the default settings in Outlook. [more inside]
Where to go to relax for 3 weeks in Turkey in June - Kackar Mountains, Black Sea coast, or elsewhere?
Where to go to relax for 3 weeks in Turkey in June - Kackar Mountains, Black Sea coast, or elsewhere? [more inside]
isometric music video
I'm trying to recall an isometric animated music video. [more inside]
Open source alternative to Creative Suite 3
Is there an open source equivalent to Adobe Creative Suite CS3 for Windows that you're happy with?
Ancient L'oreal-Sublime-Glow Secret.
help! I adore gradual self-tanning lotion, but it's turning my laundry yellow! [more inside]
Miss Jenny has a voice like a linebacker.
What is she? I am the soon-to-be momma of a lovely mutt. Here are some pictures of Miss Jenny. [more inside]
How do I port my number to Cricket from Vonage.
Cricket says it isn't possible to port my phone number from Vonage but there has to be a way, right? What's the cheapest way to accomplish this? I'm assuming I'd need to port it somewhere else first. Or not?
Lubricant sheets?
My new crosscutting paper shredder manual suggests using shredder lubricant sheets twice a month, or every 30 minutes of active shredding. Naturally, they also sell these lubricant sheets. [more inside]
day spa in Bayside?
Best day spa near Bayside, NY? For my grandmother who just turned 90!
What in the tammershand is a "Scot Burger"?
My mother was reminiscing about food she enjoyed as a youngster/young adult and she mentioned a "burger chain that had a 'Scot Burger'" that somehow involved some craziness that sounds a whole lot like coleslaw but made with Green Goddess dressing. She swears it is not Green Goddess dressing, per se, but could be similar. My google-fu has turned out the link above, but fails me as to the exact make up of the alleged "Scot burger". Please help!
Rules in Outlook 2003
I use Outlook 2003 at work, and I have several rules created to automatically sort my incoming mail into specific folders. I usually create a folder for each department and sub-folders for each person within that department that I communicate with.
My question is: Normally when an incoming mail message is recieved and sorted automatically into a folder, the folder's name changes to bold and a number is displayed in blue indicating the number of unread messages in that folder. An example would be I have a Jason Johnson subfolder in my Human Resources folder. The Jason Johnson sub-folder goes bold when I receive a message from him, but not the Human Resources folder it is contained within. Is there a way to make the "parent" folder go bold to indicate that a subfolder within it has a new message?
I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance for your help.
posted by adustum at 12:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by adustum at 12:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Getting the timing right for MCAT
MCAT filter: Is timing everything? [more inside]
Where can I find a car database?
Where can I find a database of American cars? [more inside]
posted by pb at 11:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pb at 11:15 AM PST - 5 comments
See How They Run
I was hired as a campaign grunt for my NY Assemblyman's reelection. We were hoping to hire a deputy campaign manager, but most qualified candidates are being sucked up by the Obama campaign. My name is being forwarded as possible DCM. Yikes. Can any of you recommend good books, resources, etc on how to run a successful run such a campaign. [more inside]
This Nightmare of Listening Freedom is Almost Over!
So which P2P networks garner the most RIAA lawsuits? The lawsuits are, of course, a sort of cloak and dagger affair, but isn't there some data on this kind of thing? [more inside]
Miss Thing who's not a queen
What do Lyle Waggoner, Sam J. Jones, Christopher Atkins,
Fabian, and Tommy Chong have in common? (I'm really asking) [more inside]
Battle of Chicago tickets
I suddenly find I am going to be in the Windy City next weekend and would love to score tix to the Friday afternoon Cubs/White Sox game at US Cell. What's the best reliable way to get tix? In the past I have had no problem getting tix from scalpers out front of Wrigley. Is it the same at US Cell? Otherwise, any suggestions? Ticketmaster is useless and I hate them.
posted by dzot at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dzot at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Make some noise
I've just bought a second-hand Shuttle XPC computer with an Nvidia sound card. One fault is bugging me: no sound through the analogue audio outs or headphone sockets on the front or back, even when the operating system volumes are set to maximum. However, I have been told that the previous owner used the optical audio out. Is it possible that he could have disabled the analogue sound somehow? If so how might I re-enable it?
Is there a credit card virtual account number service out there that is usable via a mobile phone browser (i.e., a browser w/o Java or Flash support)?
I need to be able to generate virtual credit card account numbers (ala the service provided by DiscoverCard or CitiCards) via my mobile phone browser. The DiscoverCard and CitiCards web services seem to require either Java or Flash support in a browser, neither of which my phone supports. I've got a V3XX, and can use the built-in browser or Opera Mini. Any services out there that would support this configuration?
Name our team of bankers!
Looking for a CMS with inline or front end editing.
A simple CMS with an inline or front end editor? [more inside]
Has anyone here ever actually learned to be more optimistic?
Has anyone here ever actually learned to be more optimistic? [more inside]
Am I destroying my clutch?
Is it bad to keep my clutch pedal pushed all the way in as I brake for stop signs and turns? Should I instead shift to neutral, let the pedal out, and then shift back into gear when I need it? [more inside]
Internet Comedy Radio
Any good internet radio stations that specialize in good stand up comedy? Stuff like Hicks, Carlin, Cosby and Pryor with a mix of good new stuff?
posted by zzazazz at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zzazazz at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Driving off a Swarm
[InsectFilter] Please help me drive pestilence out of my kitchen. [more inside]
A grave error.
Itès a mystery. I was typing comments into the MeFi text box, when all of a sudden every apostrophe turned into the letter e with a grave accent. What gives? [more inside]
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I straighten a length of plastic tubing?
I'm building an automatic misting system for my tortoise's tank. The plastic tubing I bought to transport the water is too difficult to work with since it's sold all coiled up. How can I straighten out a 20-foot length of it? [more inside]
How Did They Get Those Sounds?
Looking for technical info (gear, configurations, studio acoustics, etc.) on the recording sessions for early Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello albums. [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 7:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 7:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Please help me open these files!
Can someone tell me what software would open these files (or could you open them for me)? [more inside]
unemployed and paralyzed.
What can an unemployed quadriplegic do to supplement his income? [more inside]
Fun activities for a couple at home
RelationshipFilter: Help me find some good time activities to do at home with a prospective girl friend. [more inside]
How do I locate small scholarships?
What is the best way of locating small scholarships? [more inside]
posted by sugarfish at 7:33 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sugarfish at 7:33 AM PST - 5 comments
Camping and traveling to Colorado.
Tx to Colorado trip/camping/firearm/bear filter: I am taking my wife and child tent camping in Aspen, CO. I have a few questions that i need some answers to.
1. Can i travel with a firearm(Pistol) in my car for the trip? Not 100% on our route yet but i will be going thru Tx, OK, and Co..Maybe Kansas but not sure yet.
2. Can i bring the firearm to the campsite (Difficult Campground-Near Aspen)? Cant find any documentation on this thats why im asking.
3. Are black bears and mountain lions a big threat in Colorado? Ive heard there are all over near Aspen. What caliber pistol would be effective against a black bear but easy enough to take on this trip?
Thanks....And any other tips about camping in the Rockies would be appreciated.
Vas deferens difference
One of my vas deferens is hard and it aches. The other one, not so much. [more inside]
How do normal people go about finding casual sex?
How do normal people go about finding casual sex? For someone who thinks that taking advantage of drunk girls in clubs is immoral and adult match-making websites are scams or dangerous, is there any outlet to meet nice (albeit frisky!) gentlemen and ladies? [more inside]
What is the source of "When you fight with a pig you both get dirty - but the pig likes it"?
Where does this phrase/proverb come from? [more inside]
Help me get our developers excited about mobile devices.
How to create iPhone demonstration videos (and what software works best)? [more inside]
posted by genial at 6:59 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by genial at 6:59 AM PST - 2 comments
How do you tell an overly dramatic and bizarre friend to snap out of it?
How to handle a very "different" and overly dramatic friend? [more inside]
posted by dasheekeejones at 6:46 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by dasheekeejones at 6:46 AM PST - 16 comments
How can i use my built in laptop webcam to protect my laptop from theft?
How can i use my built in laptop webcam to protect my laptop from theft? [more inside]
Switzerland for foodies?
Switzerland for foodies? [more inside]
Help me whimsically prank some folks.
Where can I find some small, cheap flashing lights? It doesn't really matter what kind of light they are as long as they flash, a variety of colors would be nice but not necessary, the ability to turn them on and off is nice but not necessary, they shouldn't require a cumbersome power source but they don't need to last much longer than ten minutes, and I need to be able to obtain them by tomorrow (Saturday) in NYC. [more inside]
\windows\system32\config\system HELP PLEASE
I've really got myself a bad computer problem. At startup I get the error that the following is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system.
More details after the link... [more inside]
Undeleteable bookmark folder
Is there any way to move or delete a top-level folder in the All Bookmarks folder in Firefox 3? [more inside]
Researching going legit with dubiously sourced music collection
Legitimizing iTunes Library. I have *ahem* a friend. This friend has a reasonably large digital music collection being managed by iTunes on a Mac. He would like to understand the cost of ensuring this collection is 100% legal, having realized that the vast majority of it is not. [more inside]
illustrating plagiarism
Illustrating plagiarism [more inside]
right eye red left eye blue
When I open only my right eye things are tinted red. When I open only my left eye they are tinted blue. Is this normal? [more inside]
June 19
Color:Colour::Sucker-punch:Head-butt?
I've been watching a lot of UK TV lately. It seems that in British shows or movies it's not uncommon to see one character head-butt another where in similar situations in US productions a sucker-punch would be employed. Has anyone else noticed this and is there a decent explanation for the difference? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds at 11:32 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by the christopher hundreds at 11:32 PM PST - 15 comments
What should I negotiate for the use of my song?
What should I negotiate for the use of my song on a compilation? [more inside]
posted by ludwig_van at 9:56 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ludwig_van at 9:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me not die in an electrical fire.
What is wrong with my electricity? Lights started to flicker, circuit breaker didn't trip, circuit started to buzz, now afraid the house is going to burn down. [more inside]
Deciphering my dreams
Most of my dreams are either exactly the same or have recurring themes. Help me decipher them. [more inside]
it's off to work we what?
for anyone who has trouble hearing, seeing a movie at the theater means missing out on a lot of dialogue and piecing together the story as best they can. thankfully, many movies are now distributed with (optional) captions, and some theaters will have 1 or 2 special screenings where they show the dialogue on-screen. however for some reason, disney/pixar refuses to participate. who at disney do i need to talk to about this, to try and set things right? [more inside]
posted by phoeniciansailor at 7:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by phoeniciansailor at 7:26 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I care for a turtle?
What equipment do I need to care for a pet turtle? What are some good practices for making sure that the turtle thrives? [more inside]
Please help me with the CHDK menu for my Canon SD800?
What can I do to be more hot?
I want to regain my "hotness". But I have limited money and time. What will have the most impact in amping up the sexy quotient, and what else should I do? [more inside]
ADHD Meds for a Child
Choosing between ADHD meds for a child. [more inside]
Interesting language dichotomy
LanguageFilter : What is the most common word for "cars" in Spanish and in Portugese? Is it coches or carros? What is the difference between the two words and what are their etymologies?
Why are pirates allowed to eat oysters all year round?
Is it ok to eat oysters in months NOT ending with an "R"? [more inside]
posted by Telf at 5:34 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Telf at 5:34 PM PST - 15 comments
Water, Water, and No Watch
I've lost or broken my third watch in three months! Help me find a cheap, seawater-proof watch. [more inside]
posted by ilyanassa at 5:22 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ilyanassa at 5:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Most readable translation of the Critique of Pure Reason?
What is the most readable translation of Kant's Critique of Pure Reason? [more inside]
How to DIY distribute an album on the internet?
Is there any sort of code available / software / how would I design a digital download distribution model for an independant band? [more inside]
How to meet other not-old-but-not-so-young-either musicians?
Where do gainfully employed, moderately settled, experienced mid-30s musicians connect to play together casually and on occasion rawk out? [more inside]
What's the deal with these sores on my lips?
What's the deal with these sores on my lips? [more inside]
I'm looking for a specific style of eyeglass frames.
Classic 50's scientist: I'm trying to find a pair of eyeglass frames just like #6 on this page. I don't care if they're vintage or new, but they have to be able to handle contemporary prescription lenses.
posted by Robson at 4:27 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Robson at 4:27 PM PST - 14 comments
What is this comic?
Trying to find a comic strip feat. 3 (or 4) animals trying to sell something, using sunny-side-ups as puppy dog eyes; from a few years back
Need to strengthen back muscles
How best to support my back and feet? [more inside]
IE javascript bug is kicking my ass
Javascript/CSS and IE6/7: content called from a javascript file (a modified form of fontSizer) into an otherwise blank div appears and disappears intermittently in IE6/7. Help a newbie! [more inside]
posted by Paragon at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Paragon at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
I don't have time to type "metafilter.com" every single time.
How can I set up autocomplete to work on Firefox 3 like it did on previous versions? [more inside]
posted by My Bloody Pony at 4:01 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by My Bloody Pony at 4:01 PM PST - 13 comments
Audio Technician Gear?
What is included in a typical sound technician's kit when recording scenes for TV or Movies? [more inside]
Stretches for hip pain
I've been having moderate hip pain for the last two days, and I'm not sure what caused it. Either way, I was wondering if the hive mind could suggest some good hip stretches or exercises that might help alleviate the pain, or at least keep it from getting worse. Thanks!
Help me bathe!
I broke my ankle. This is not a medical question. [more inside]
posted by nax at 3:00 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by nax at 3:00 PM PST - 25 comments
CD drive malfunctioning
My CD drive still exists, but my computer system apparently doesn't realize it. [more inside]
Make my card-signings witty!
What witty things can I write on co-workers cards? [more inside]
Stop Leaking Loops
In Ableton Live, how do you properly render a MIDI loop that "leaks" over? [more inside]
posted by god particle at 2:49 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by god particle at 2:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Have you ever seen a basement with a roof and no house?
Have you ever seen a basement with a roof and no house? [more inside]
Help me get the fizz into my home made root beer
Help me get the fizz into my home made root beer [more inside]
Could my Great-Grandfather Have Used this Saw?
Is there a way to determine the date range that this saw might have been made? [more inside]
Camping in the Okanagan
Can anyone suggest a good place to go camping in the Okanagan in BC? Last minute - we leave tomorrow! [more inside]
Who is currently envisioning Mars cars?
Where can I find accurate info on the types of vehicles currently being considered for future human exploration of the Martian landscape? Though I have found details of potential manned ground vehicles for lunar use, I can't seem to locate any (realistic) material on proposed land vehicles for Mars. Any help? Thanks!
Interesting grown-up watches
Grown-up watches with nerd appeal? [more inside]
posted by monkeymadness at 1:09 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by monkeymadness at 1:09 PM PST - 41 comments
Off the shelf HTPC recommendations?
Does anyone have any recommendations on off-the-shelf WMC HTPCs? I've been searching high and low, and virtually all the information on the intertubes seems to be about building HTPCs. I know that's the more cost-effective route, but I just don't have the time. Here's what I'm itchin' for: [more inside]
posted by MaxVonCretin at 1:02 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by MaxVonCretin at 1:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Who illustrated Twitter’s whale and robot?
I am looking for the name of the artist who created the “over capacity whale” and “technically wrong robot” illustrations for Twitter. Any information or pointers would be amazingly helpful.
posted by grant at 12:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by grant at 12:45 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I get ice skates that fit?
I'm trying to get back into ice skating after a long hiatus. (25+ years!) But I'm having some problems with the fit of the skates. [more inside]
Where has the sound gone??
I'm testing out video clips with my Samsung L100 digital camera. Video quality is great, but the audio sounds like it's a million miles away. Anyone else had this problem? [more inside]
Class ACROYNM?
I'm trying to come up with a course name that offers a clear description of the curriculum and avoids an awkwardly verbose title. I think I need a clever acronym. [more inside]
Excel solver binary constraint help
Why is Excel Solver not using the binary constraints I've set? [more inside]
posted by mtstover at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mtstover at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
Need help hiding my name online!!
Keeping my name private on my website - can robots.txt help? [more inside]
Is my kid an ancient hebrew good luck charm?
A few years back, an older Israeli man told me that my daughter's name, Kameya, meant "good luck charm" in ancient Hebrew. Was he just pulling my leg? [more inside]
posted by Gucky at 11:41 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Gucky at 11:41 AM PST - 6 comments
Girls don't want to have fun?
Why are there so few lesbian bars in the NYC/Brooklyn area when compared to the high number of gay bars? [more inside]
posted by Viola at 11:30 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Viola at 11:30 AM PST - 31 comments
Please help identify my mixed puppies breed...
Please help identify my mixed puppies breed... Pictures inside [more inside]
Last pre-fatherhood birthday gift recommendations?
Birthday gift recommendations: this will be the last birthday before he starts getting Father's day presents too. [more inside]
How do I access the internet through an ISA Server proxy?
I have an application installed on my PC at work that needs to connect to the internet through our ISA Server. The problem it has is that it can't connect directly unless I put in proxy settings. The problem that I have is that the proxy setting is just one long URL with no username or password. How can I get this application to connect? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 11:15 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mr_silver at 11:15 AM PST - 2 comments
Any central signature managment tools for MS Exchange?
ExchangeFilter: any centralized signature/logo/disclaimer management tools you can recommend? I'd rather not go desk to desk to add a logo. [more inside]
Can frequent periods of low blood sugar be a precursor to diabetes?
Can frequent periods of low blood sugar be a precursor to diabetes? I know that diabetes is actually high blood sugar. [more inside]
You have been weighed and found wanting. Really? Show me.
You have been weighed and found wanting. Really? Show me. I need an example in popular culture or film. [more inside]
Travel - Make 'em learn without realizing it!
My family will be in New Canaan, CT next week. We plan to visit the Big Apple but what other sites are "must see" in the area? [more inside]
To sleep? Perchance to sleep?
Dear Type A personality, what helps you ward off insomnia? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex at 9:32 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by MaddyRex at 9:32 AM PST - 20 comments
Songs from the womb?
I really like the song "Grave's Disease" by Matt Pond PA, because it has a distinct "zhwub-zhwub" rhythm throughout. It's the sound of being inside the womb, listening to a baby's heartbeat. Are there other songs that use this type of sound? [more inside]
Why, yes, I do have too much free time
I want to play games on my iPhone with these qualifications: I don't want to "jailbreak" it and I want to be able to play a game without having to connect to the apple web apps page every.frickin.time. I don't want another "concentration" game.
So, ideally: iphone games that I can download. I especially like Tetris-type puzzle or word games. Thanks, hivemind! [more inside]
posted by misha at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by misha at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I display 6 slide shows on 6 LCD displays?
We are building a video display wall for our new office and I need to figure out the best way to do it, with out spending too much. The output source are 22 LCD displays, there are 6 of them all showing different slide shows. DVD? PC? Any help would be appreciated.
More details of what has been tried are inside. [more inside]
posted by MrBobaFett at 9:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by MrBobaFett at 9:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Mosquito Magic Uncovered!
Is it possible for a person to have natural immunity to bug bites? I haven't had a single bug bite in over 15 years and am starting to think I'm a medical anomaly! [more inside]
posted by clpage at 9:00 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by clpage at 9:00 AM PST - 26 comments
Warden threw a party in the county jail!
Any idea where to find a black-and-white horizontally-striped t-shirts reminiscent of old style prison outfits--like what Elvis had in Jailhouse Rock? I've found whole costumes (jumpers, etc.) but I just need t-shirts.
peace of mind 404
You are not my doctor, but your input is appreciated. Does the wife have herpes? She's my first, I'm her second. It's been 4 years since she was with someone else. This is the first flair-up/outbreak/occurrence. Everything online says first herpes outbreak 2-20 days after infection. [more inside]
Wining/Dining in Cambridge, MA?
Dining and entertainment options in Cambridge, MA, this weekend? [more inside]
posted by lassie at 8:39 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by lassie at 8:39 AM PST - 26 comments
Help me pick out the perfect journal
Please help me find the perfect journal. I'm looking for something around 5x7 inches in size (smaller is okay, bigger not so much), with lined sheets. At least 150-200 pages, but more is good too. I like things with nice clean designs, hand-made or letterpress covers are terrific, cute things in general are great. I'm just having trouble sifting through all of the things that don't meet my specifications to find something I like. When I don't have something I like to write in, I'm much less likely to carry it around with me and actually write.
Dog Experts, I Need You. *So* Much.
I need advice from people who are great at understanding canine behavior and solving related issues for what is a rather thorny (and potentially tragic, dog-health-wise) situation for this inexperienced dog owner. I'll make it brief, then tell the (much, much) longer story inside. We have a new rescue dog (our first dog; female, a little under 2 years old) who is just now beginning to feel really at ease and at home after being with us for a month, and all our efforts towards house training have finally paid off, and she is doing beautifully... But, we are going to have to take care of a friend's un-neutered young male dog for two-four weeks in our small apartment, and there are very many things that worry me a great deal, and I really need good advice. Nearly full explanation follows, and it's very long - so sorry! - but it's important stuff to me. Bear with, if at all possible. [more inside]
posted by taz at 8:26 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by taz at 8:26 AM PST - 39 comments
Overcharged by Verizon
Verizon charged me for DSL service I haven't been using for the last ten months. [more inside]
Any wannabe Scarletts out there?
Need an antebellum costume post haste! [more inside]
Invest the house?
$75,000 to invest. Question: Do we put it down on our next house or invest for retirement? [more inside]
Is there a technical name for that nails-on-a-chalkboard feeling?
Nails on a chalkboard. Tearing paper. Fork tines on ceramic. Touching lycra, silk, wool.. Certain things will cause that teeth-gritting, hair-on-the-back-of-your-neck rising, Dear-God-Make-It-Stop response. What is the name for that? [more inside]
posted by SilverTail at 7:03 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by SilverTail at 7:03 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm being sniffed!
Should I worry about a WiFi access point owner spying on me? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 6:54 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by wastelands at 6:54 AM PST - 18 comments
How to Pay Foreign Freelancers?
As an American employer paying foreign freelancers doing work in their home countries abroad, do I have to withhold US taxes or require my freelancers to file US tax paperwork, etc.? [more inside]
10 people going to Berlin in July: What to see?
I'm organizing a trip to Berlin for about 10 people in their mid-twenties in July. What should we not miss? [more inside]
Water Sucks
It seems obvious, but what is the best liquid to drink to prevent dehydration in a desert environment? [more inside]
posted by netbros at 6:18 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by netbros at 6:18 AM PST - 24 comments
Daddy Music
If you don't enjoy country music, do hip, relatively new songs exist about fatherhood, or more specifically, fathers and daughters? [more inside]
How do I make a "mark" understand that they are being scammed?
I have a 60-year-old female friend who is single and spends a lot of time on dating sites. She seems unaware of the risk for fraud and scams. She's fallen into a travel scam with a "man from Louisiana working in Uganda" and just wired $110 to a third party. She's both totally convinced and stubbornly attached to the "relationship." [more inside]
Is the British Queen regnant/reigning King allowed into the City of London?
Is the British Queen regnant/reigning King allowed into the City of London? [more inside]
posted by krautland at 5:36 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by krautland at 5:36 AM PST - 34 comments
Uh...tech pirates?
Help name my Tech Support Team! [more inside]
It's not real, dammit.
How do you deal with friends or family sending you (and everyone else in their address book) fake virus warnings and other hoaxes? [more inside]
Staten Island, NY: traffic & driving tips?
Does anyone have any driving tips for travel between Albany, NY, & Staten Island, NY? I'm leaving Albany at 6AM tomorrow (6/20), and I expect I'll hit the Island at around 10AM (Google maps says 3hrs 8min. - is that even realistic?). I'm headed toward the southern end of the Island (Richmond Ave) first; should I anticipate any heavy traffic, and if so, how bad will it be?
After a few stops, I'm headed back to Albany at around 5PM, departing from the northern tip (Richmond Terrace); how's the traffic at that hour? Any tips to avoid the bulk of any traffic delays?
Thanks a LOT for any help!
Will polyphasic sleep cure my acne?
Any polyphasic sleepers reading this have nice skin? [more inside]
posted by querty at 12:40 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by querty at 12:40 AM PST - 17 comments
June 18
Why are 24/7 big-box stores so rare in Chicagoland?
Why are 24/7 big-box stores so rare in Chicagoland?
I'm not talking just the downtown core or even the city itself. You have to drive nearly 30 miles from downtown to hit the first 24/7 Meijer in Schaumburg.
I'm comparing this to central Illinois which has nearly a dozen Super Walmarts for 300,000 people in a 25 mile radius.
Surely there is demand for 24/7 shopping in the city and the inner-ring suburbs.
Lots of stuff in apartment glows under uv-light. Is this normal?
I bought a uv-light (black light) to help locate a urine stain in my living room. I located the urine stain (from cat) but then I took the uv-light around the house and stuff glows on EVERYTHING. Am I living in a toxic waste of an apartment? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 10:32 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 10:32 PM PST - 15 comments
Revamp of old question: Need help identifying 3 southeastern Minnesota trees.
Revamp of old question: Need help identifying 3 southeastern Minnesota trees. [more inside]
Portable Soldering Iron
Recommendation on Portable Soldering Irons? [more inside]
Help Lenovo - they need it !
I want a list of resolutions supported for external screens by a ThinkPad T61P - is this asking too much ? [more inside]
Cupcake method/recipe/mix recommenations?
Recommend cheap, delicious/impressive, easy-in-large-batch (cup)cake recipes, methods, or mixes. [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by alpha_betty at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me find the right laptop bag
I'm in love with these bags but can't find one that fits my needs - help me find something similar to this thats fit for a laptop. [more inside]
Hey, Mister! Ya Wanna Rent a CHICKEN?
Obscure Cartoon Filter: "Hey mister! Ya wanna rent a CHICKEN?!" [more inside]
Foreign magazines in L.A.?
Where can I find foreign fashion magazines in Los Angeles? [more inside]
Where to go?
So I am pondering a trip to Scotland. I know nothing at all other than that I think it is beautiful. If I were trying to find some place to go that possibly included the following desires (listed after the general questions)
A.) Are there any good websites to explore for booking purposes B.) Have you dealt with any companies that you really enjoyed...
Desire list: B&B style accommodations, in the country, the greener the scenery-the better, horses are good & preferred, water for swimming is cool- but not absolutely needed, booze must be easily found, good food huge plus
Any words or links of wisdom?
Complete list of Trivial Pursuit questions online?
Where can I find a complete list of questions from the Genus editions of Trivial Pursuit online? [more inside]
Meerrrrrooowww!
We get along great; our cats don't. My boyfriend and I will probably be moving in together in the next year. Our cats have already met, as I've taken care of his cat several times, usually for a week or two. They don't get along. Is there anything I can do to reduce the aggression? [more inside]
How does one pronounce Oranje?
How should I cool my three year old processor?
Can someone recommend a good mid level heat sink (I'm overclocking but not crazy case modding or spending more than $50) for my Socket A processor? It's an Athlon 2500XP on a K7N2 Delta2 MSI motherboard. The key is that I have to be able to still buy it, and it needs to be better than the stock one that came with the processor. [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat at 7:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by a robot made out of meat at 7:33 PM PST - 5 comments
STD aren't the only "bugs" I fear catching
I fear that my OCD will interfere with my sex life. [more inside]
How do I learn to sneeze softly?
How do I learn to sneeze softly?
Getting started on my own
How do I best set up space to work as a solo graphic designer (furniture, computer equipment, etc.)? [more inside]
Learning the Chicago L
I am planning a trip to Chicago this weekend, and my goal is to learn the L by picking fun stops across the city (my husband and I are ex-New Yorkers who love mass transit.) What are some suggestions for fun places to shop/eat/sight-see that are close to L stops? Our starting point is Diversey and N Clark, but we hope to cover a lot of territory. Please include descriptions about your recommendations and (of course) the nearest L station name.
You know, for kitchens!
For a long while I've thought about developing a domestic climate-controlled larder, for food which doesn't really belong in the fridge (bread, eggs, cheese, tomatoes and so on) but doesn't want to be left out on the counter. Would you buy one and if so what features would be most useful to you?
Email notification screensaver for Windows
Is there any (fancy and/or free preferable) Windows screensaver that shows the number of unread messages using POP3 and/or IMAP? [more inside]
Dating for the relatively grounded?
I know a great deal about how romantic relationships develop with insecure people, but very little about what happens when the participants are already comfortable in their own shoes. [more inside]
What are the social benefits of pornography?
Does porn benefit society? Over the years we've read a lot about the ills of pornography but the world doesn't seem to be falling apart any faster than it was before the internet came along. What's the latest thinking on this? [more inside]
Find Motivation or Move On?
Please help with a tough decision about leaving a good job for something I would be more interested in. [more inside]
Long distance cell phones between Hamilton and Peterborough
My girlfriend and I are going to different universities in the fall - hers in Peterborough, mine in Hamilton. What should we do about long distance phone calls? [more inside]
Inserting exposure metadata into scanned photographs
Is it possible to (and how would you) add shutter speed, f-stop, ISO, lens, and camera metadata to scanned files saved in a .psd format? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 6:13 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ztdavis at 6:13 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me have a well-managed pantry.
Help me have a well-managed pantry. [more inside]
What's going on in the world?
Strip Clubs in Mississauga, Ontario.
Does anyone know of any good strip clubs in the Misissauga, Ontario area? (preferably with male dancers). I'm planning a bachelorette and need some help. [more inside]
Help ID this bizarre cable movie
Trying to ID a bizarre movie I saw the end of on Cinemax, many moons ago. (description is incredibly NSFW) [more inside]
Who sung this song???
I'm trying to find a specific version of the song "P.S. I love you" and it's driving me insane..... [more inside]
Problem with regex order
RegExFilter: Can any regular expression ninjas help me with my this teensy problem? [more inside]
Back me up, Scotty!
Recommend a good tool to remotely backup/synchronize large folders to my home NAS. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 at 4:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sprocket87 at 4:02 PM PST - 7 comments
Not straight
Where are the short, feminine hairstyles for thick and wavy hair? [more inside]
right name for a type of plumbing thing?
what's-it-called-filter: I want to add a water spigot for gardening away from the house, rather than having it come directly out of the wall. What should I be searching/asking for?! [more inside]
posted by epersonae at 3:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by epersonae at 3:39 PM PST - 8 comments
I'll write a tipsy letter to a real good friend of mine
Darling-Letter-Filter: Where can I purchase attractive, design-inspired paper goods online? [more inside]
Where can I get cool photos of the numbers 1-20 around New York?
NYC Wedding Filter: The future Ms. Smatatoes thinks numbered tables for our wedding would be too boring, but the current Mr. Smatatoes doesn't want cutesy names (ie, "Tribeca", "Red Hook"), either. So our compromise is getting nice photographs of numbers from around the city- ie, a shot of the front of a 1 train for table #1, and so on. Here's the question: what are some good, creative places to get a cool shot of the numbers 1-20 around NYC?
posted by paul_smatatoes at 3:38 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by paul_smatatoes at 3:38 PM PST - 15 comments
Why is my internet acting like it's 1998?
Why does my internet connection suck? [more inside]
My computer doesn't like to think too hard
Why are my high CPU load applications crashing? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; at 3:25 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 3:25 PM PST - 25 comments
Clean up my "Documents" folder!
How do I hide folders in OS X that other programs need regular access to? [more inside]
posted by mikespez at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mikespez at 3:23 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I define a new product category?
Any tips for bringing a new product to market? Specifically creating a new and defining a new product category? [more inside]
Philly quick and fun activities?
new-to-Philly-filter: Casual, short dating activity--no food, coffee, or alcohol? [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 2:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zeek321 at 2:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Tips for MTB stage races?
I'm doing the Trans Rockies Challenge (a 5-day mountain bike stage race) in August and am looking for any tips and tricks people may have for doing something like this. [more inside]
Is a Nokia phone with GPS good enough to track my runs?
I've been thinking of buying a phone with GPS to track my runs. Help me be sure and confident about my choice, or suggest a better alternative... [more inside]
Avoiding getting ripped off in a market filled with experts, salespeople when you're a novice.
How do you avoid getting ripped off in the jewelry market when you're not an expert? [more inside]
¡ORALE!
I want to get a bunch of friends to drive down to Mexico and rent a house for the weekend. [more inside]
posted by phaedon at 2:03 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by phaedon at 2:03 PM PST - 3 comments
The trick to playing the piano...
[Wodehouse Quote Filter] Need the exact quotation for a paper. It's Wodehouse I'm sure, but only vaguely remember which character said it or the verbatim of the thing. It's about playing the Piano. [more inside]
posted by Smegoid at 1:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Smegoid at 1:53 PM PST - 9 comments
MY EYES MY EYES - help me avoid the WordPress interface and still post to my blog.
I don't like the WordPress 2.5 look and feel. I am not interested in switching CMSes. What are my options for basic postings to my blog with minimal interaction with the WordPress interface? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn at 1:48 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jessamyn at 1:48 PM PST - 11 comments
For how long does fatty pig skin stay good in the fridge?
For how long does fatty pig skin stay good in the fridge? [more inside]
posted by Anything at 1:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Anything at 1:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Moving two dogs and a cat across country in a Mini Cooper
I need some creative ideas for getting myself, my husband, two 50-pound dogs and a cat from Miami FL to Seattle WA in a 2007 Mini Cooper. [more inside]
posted by little miss s at 1:33 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by little miss s at 1:33 PM PST - 16 comments
How many times do I need to weigh a given object to overcome the scale's inaccuracy?
If I have a scale that is accurate to .1 grams and I want it to be accurate to say, .05 grams, how many measurements do I need to take to do this? Can I even do this? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 1:30 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by geoff. at 1:30 PM PST - 22 comments
More Doctor please.
[DoctorWho filter] What else would you recommend for a family that has watch the new series together but wants more Doctor Who? General DVD, book, comic book, etc recommendations dealing with the Doctor Who universe are highly encouraged, but I do have a specific question inside. [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 1:14 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 1:14 PM PST - 18 comments
Eating out is nice, until you can't breathe
Food makes me sick! [more inside]
How does one sort out grad school?
I have been trying to figure out what to do for graduate studies for over a year now. Help! [more inside]
I Want my Roommate GONE!
I want my roommate GONE. We have no formal, signed agreement, all verbal. What do I do? What are my rights? I'm in Arizona. [more inside]
posted by TurquoiseZebra at 12:53 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by TurquoiseZebra at 12:53 PM PST - 18 comments
Bands to see in Montreal
What bands to see in Montreal from the 19th - 24th? [more inside]
posted by rbs at 12:35 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by rbs at 12:35 PM PST - 11 comments
Damn, I got a Dell. Now what?
Would reinstalling XP mean I don't have to deal with Dell? [more inside]
posted by pdb at 12:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by pdb at 12:11 PM PST - 13 comments
What are some well designed, very secure interior door manufacturers?
What manufacturers should I be looking at in searching out a very secure (i.e. 3 point lock) but stylish interior door to act as the entrance into a condo unit? [more inside]
Eat food, not too much, mostly vegetables, and with as little effort as possible
I'm a single guy living alone. I need to start cooking for myself because I spend too much money on food, and most of what I eat is kinda bad for me. However, I hate doing dishes and don't have much time to cook. What foods/recipes would you suggest? [more inside]
Where are the good skateparks in MA?
Good skateboarding parks in or around Cambridge MA, or less than a 20-minute drive therefrom? Whadda they have? Any good public places where skateboarding isn't frowned upon, with stairs, rails, curbs? For a 13-year-old who is at the basic level and wants a challenge. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by not_on_display at 11:59 AM PST - 3 comments
How can I stop thinking about the nasty?
I'm obsessed with sex. I think about it constantly. How can I make it stop? [more inside]
There's something strange in the neighborhood...
The apartment building I'm moving into might be haunted. I know it's not rational to believe in ghosts, but I'm kind of superstitious. [more inside]
Learning how to troubleshoot T-Carrier equipement
I'm looking for some good books and other resources about troubleshooting T-carrier problems at the DS1 and DS3 level. [more inside]
Where are the user-ranked laptop reviews?
I'm thinking of buying a laptop, and find that at sites like CNET, the editors and users often disagree wildly. I haven't found a place that reviews laptops that can sort reviews by the users' rankings. I tried amazon, but their "sort by average customer review" doesn't work. Which sites do you like? [more inside]
Discount brokerage experiences?
I'm interested in both good and bad experiences people here have had with discount brokerages. [more inside]
posted by small_ruminant at 10:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by small_ruminant at 10:37 AM PST - 14 comments
What kind of gear did guitarist Sonny Sharrock used?
Does anyone know what kind of gear did guitarist Sonny Sharrock used?
posted by MrMisterio at 10:07 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by MrMisterio at 10:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Dell Inspiron 5100 BIOS password reset?
Dell Inspiron 5100 BIOS password reset? [more inside]
Travel tips for Austin, TX?
Headed to Austin TX with teenage sister...Suggestions for fun that doesn't include booze and/or 18+ shows? [more inside]
posted by muxnaw at 9:53 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by muxnaw at 9:53 AM PST - 20 comments
What can you tell me about 'Poe(t)heory'?
What can you tell me about 'Poe(t)heory'? [more inside]
What's up with ATMs in delis?
What is the relationship between delis and the owners of the ATM machines that are inside them? Are the machines "free" to the deli owner? Or do the ATM owners pay the delis? If they do pay, how is it done - a flat fee or a variable fee depending on use? (I'm asking purely out of curiosity).
posted by Shebear at 9:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Shebear at 9:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Singin' the impact driver blues
My recently purchased impact driver strips the heads of screws. Is this normal? [more inside]
Good party venues in Anaheim?
I have to organize a party for academics in Anaheim. Can anyone suggest some fun bars or restaurants by the convention center/Disneyland? [more inside]
Comparing a Summer's Day
What poems can I think about while riding my bike on these beautiful June mornings? [more inside]
posted by readery at 8:29 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by readery at 8:29 AM PST - 26 comments
Ethnomusicology equipment recommendations
I'm headed out to travel rural developing areas on a folk music field recording expedition. Can I get some advice on what equipment to use? [more inside]
posted by iamck at 8:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by iamck at 8:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Intermediate ASP.NET/VB Book?
Good ASP.NET(VB book)? [more inside]
It might be easier to just fill out an application that comes in the mail...
I need help finding the best deal on a Canadian credit card. [more inside]
posted by cgg at 7:57 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cgg at 7:57 AM PST - 4 comments
Is an index fund really a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow?
InvestingFilter: Is there anything inherently flawed about investing in index funds? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by reenum at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
Help me get to Merriweather Post Pavilion tonight
DC area filter: What is the best route to Merriweather Post Pavilion at rush hour, from the South? I'm headed to MPP for the Iron Maiden show tonight, plan to leave Fredericksburg at 4:30 PM. Are there any secrets to navigating traffic or parking? Is 95N to MD 32 to US 29 the best route at that time a day? I know it's DC at rush hour and every route will likely suck. Looking for whatever edge I can get via insider knowledge. Thanks!
What is the highest memory capacity of USB flash drive available in the market?
What is the highest memory storage capacity for USB portable Flash drive in the market right now? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by omaralarifi at 7:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Make my city a sandbox
SimCity4 question: make my city a sandbox. [more inside]
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 6:32 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dirtynumbangelboy at 6:32 AM PST - 7 comments
Should I lie to get a summer job?
College student who needs a summer job. Should I lie to get one? [more inside]
Save me from making 60 calls
Asking for a co-worker: Is there a service, web-based or otherwise, that will record a message from me, then call a list of phone numbers I provide and play it back to them? [more inside]
posted by mysterious1der at 6:18 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mysterious1der at 6:18 AM PST - 14 comments
romancing romania
What is sex like in Romania? [more inside]
Beware the fourth day
Is Your Excellency aware of the 2 for 1 special on pineapples today?
What is the proper etiquette for addressing an authority figure in a religion that you don't practice? [more inside]
posted by C^3 at 4:54 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by C^3 at 4:54 AM PST - 28 comments
Finding my English Heritage...
My Google-fu has failed me - I'm looking for contact details for English Heritage's management-level events organisers (the folks who book acts to appear at EH venues) and I can't find any current information - can anyone help me please? Thanks!
Slow during the day, frantic at 5 pm?
Why are 99% of service businesses open only at inconvenient times? [more inside]
posted by toastchee at 4:23 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by toastchee at 4:23 AM PST - 34 comments
How common is familiartity with .ZIP archives?
Is it safe to assume that anyone professionally employed in a computer-using job (secretary, assistant, ect.) is familiar with ZIP archives? What about the public at large? [more inside]
What do you call reflexology?
I am studying reflexology and I need to come up with a name for my business, as part of the course. Help me Mefites, I need inspiration! [more inside]
Technologies in use within your organization?
What technology do you used at your work place to communicate between workers / organizational members? Bonus points if you're on a Virtual Team. [more inside]
posted by bleucube at 2:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by bleucube at 2:33 AM PST - 11 comments
What a warm, loving family...
I'm looking for some films/TV shows that revolve around the concept of family, especially the "created family". [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 2:02 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Solomon at 2:02 AM PST - 36 comments
Outta Stock
I'm looking for decent stock web elements that aren't from 1998, but I'm totally stuck. Where should I go? [more inside]
posted by ejoey at 1:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ejoey at 1:58 AM PST - 9 comments
How to power a Canon EOS from the grid?
Where can I find a AC power adapter (not battery charger!) for the Canon EOS / Digital Rebel series? [more inside]
posted by lord_yo at 1:09 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lord_yo at 1:09 AM PST - 4 comments
Can you identify this font?
What is the name of the font from the title sequence of the Italian Job? (the good one, with Michael Caine, that is). [more inside]
June 17
Feet to the beat
What song would you use for a running commercial? [more inside]
posted by 913 at 11:52 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by 913 at 11:52 PM PST - 35 comments
Neeed assistance
I am part time and make 100, or so dollars a week.often less
what i want to know is can i recieve any goverment assistance i can barely afford insurance. I am trying to find a better job but it isnt going very fast i live in lancaster pa
Is Square Trade warranty a good idea?
Does Square Trade honor their warranties? [more inside]
Marriage therapist (in Illinois)? Marriage counseling weekend?
Marriage therapist (in Illinois)? Marriage counseling weekend? [more inside]
EthicsFilter: Who should pay when a three way rental split gets interrupted by a breakup?
My boyfriend and I moved into an apartment with a classmate of his almost 2 years ago. We found a place in Park Slope, Brooklyn, which is notoriously expensive but which we were able to all afford by splitting the rent three ways. Our room was really big, with room for both our desks and a bed. His room is about half the size but he also got the whole hall closet. Now that my boyfriend and I have broken up and he's moved out, we have a little problem. [more inside]
Looking for an alt hip hop song...
Searching for an alternative hip-hop song, I believe called "Witness Protection" sung by two white dudes... [more inside]
Help me build some arm strength!
How can I build some upper body/arm strength without going to the gym to lift weights? [more inside]
posted by All.star at 8:47 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by All.star at 8:47 PM PST - 22 comments
Back brush leads to bad itch
Why do I get a really bad itch on my back after using a back brush in the shower?
Alternatives to Exchange?
Has anyone in the hive had experience with Kerio Mail Server?
What is the next best alternative to Photoshop?
What is the next best alternative to Photoshop? [more inside]
Wedding Gifts
Please help me find something decent to get my sister & brother-in-law as a belated wedding gift. [more inside]
Coaching techniques
Is there a book or other resource that will provide tips/techniques on being a coach? [more inside]
Profitable Golf Course or Sub development?
How profitable is a golf course? I love playing golf and would love to own a golf course. However, with the price of real estate the way it is, I wonder if it is even really profitable? Is it more profitable to buy couple hundred acres and put a course on it or put some homes down? I would think that it would be more profitable to put homes down, because the course would take several years to get out of the red.
posted by CWitt at 7:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by CWitt at 7:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Why must it be so darned catchy?
What is the music used in the title sequence of Morgan Spurlock's 30 Days? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee at 6:25 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by phunniemee at 6:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Need simple php flat file cms.
How do I evict for unpaid rent?
EvictionFilter: How do I evict a tenant for unpaid rent in Tennessee? [more inside]
posted by lost_cause at 5:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by lost_cause at 5:45 PM PST - 6 comments
Looking for a locally-owned restaurant in Phoenix...
Who can recommend a locally-owned restaurant in or near Phoenix for lunch on Saturday? Type of food doesn't matter, just that they know what their ingredients are and are willing to deal with some food allergies. [more inside]
posted by pwb503 at 5:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pwb503 at 5:44 PM PST - 7 comments
¿Dónde está la biblioteca?
9 years of Spanish have proven worthless. How do I become a conversationalist? [more inside]
Help with Yahoo Small Business
Need help with Yahoo Small Business / Premium Services support: is there a way to update payment information at once? Tried their UI but to no avail. Also seek email to customer service--phone call got dropped after hours on hold. [more inside]
Is there a word for "tastes like it smells"?
I've just started a wine tasting course, and someone asked whether there was an adjective that described a wine that tastes like it smells. The closest we could get was onomatopoeic, which obviously isn't the right word, but is similar in concept.
If not in English, is there a word in any language? (I'm thinking that maybe there's a German word, as they're really good at creating new words by putting other words together)
Or is "tastes like it smells" as good as it gets?
posted by finding.perdita at 5:33 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by finding.perdita at 5:33 PM PST - 18 comments
Where to stay in Olympic National Forest
Please share your favorite lodgings in/near Olympic National Park. [more inside]
Legal comeback against a Towing / Traffic Control Company?
Car Towed Away by Traffic Control Company - then broken into - what legal comeback do I have? [more inside]
Cool project ideas for HD?
Help me do something cool with a borrowed pro HD video camera. Many constraints, detailed inside. [more inside]
Credit Card Ugh
How to get a new credit card with a high limit to transfer a bunch of smaller balances to when your FICO score looks more like your bowling score? [more inside]
posted by cellphone at 4:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by cellphone at 4:20 PM PST - 17 comments
How to fix windows premissions for torrented files
Torrented files can't be read by a remote machine until they are cut/pasted. Why, and how to fix it? [more inside]
posted by Four Flavors at 4:10 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Four Flavors at 4:10 PM PST - 2 comments
Why doesn't my computer recognize my MP3 player, and other travails.
Help me smooth out the glitches with my Samsung YP-T9 MP3 player. [more inside]
Take out sucks anyway.
I've heard amazing things about the Mr. Bento lunch jar, and I really really want one. I have heard that there are places in or near Vancouver BC that sell them, but my inquiries have turned up empty. Does anyone on MeFi know of such a place, or will I have to get one shipped from elsewhere?
posted by barc0001 at 3:59 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by barc0001 at 3:59 PM PST - 13 comments
I am 36 years old and I want a career change.
I am 36 years old and I want a career change. [more inside]
Why Ambasador, with these Prawn Balls you are really spoiling us...
How do I cook genuine 'posh' Chinese food? [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 3:44 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by twine42 at 3:44 PM PST - 17 comments
Would you like to supersize that oil change?
Are the "extra services" that the oil change shops offer ever worth it? [more inside]
"Stick that in your ass and smoke it!"
What is the origin of the phrase "[to] blow smoke up [someone's] ass"? [more inside]
Video capture with iSight under Tiger?
I want my Mac's iSight camera to capture video, not just still photos. I'm running Tiger (10.4), not Leopard (10.5). Will anything other than upgrading to Leopard let my Mac do this? (Is there any hack or third-party software that lets the iSight act as a video camera under Tiger?)
posted by sparrows at 3:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sparrows at 3:11 PM PST - 10 comments
Teach me how to fund art organization!
I have an idea for a community art organization. Help me figure out where to look to fund it! [more inside]
posted by actionpact at 3:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by actionpact at 3:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Macster Chief where art thou?
Halo Mac: where are all the game servers? [more inside]
Where to get bracelet making instructions (with a twist)?
CraftFilter: I want to make a bracelet designed around a ring, but I need instructions. [more inside]
posted by niles at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by niles at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Redirecting a directory to a TLD?
Having problems with a TLD that lives as a subdirectory. [more inside]
Looking for more foodies.
Are there any under-the-radar online foodie communities? [more inside]
Guide me to a smooth move-in and making it my home.
As a first-time renter, what should I do to avoid problems down the road, what will I forget to buy that I need, and how can I make it my home? [more inside]
The greyhound doesn't go far enough north.
YukonFilter: How does one get from Whitehorse to Dawson City? [more inside]
Permaculture for Rationalists?
GardenFilter: Gardening noob wants to start a permaculture garden, what to read? [more inside]
posted by gofargogo at 1:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by gofargogo at 1:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Canoe hope me?
Help me plan some good canoeing weekends in Missouri. [more inside]
posted by Spinneret at 1:12 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Spinneret at 1:12 PM PST - 14 comments
White cat. Dark sofas. Cat hair is not sexy
i got a couple of new couches for the living room, and i enjoy lounging on them. my roommate's cat has taken a liking of them too, but sheds massive amounts of hair. I now have to vacuum them every time before said lounging.
is there anything i can do to deter the cat from lounging on the couches?
Solution May Take Patience
Our company has been using Gmail’s SMTP servers without issue for the last couple years for sending our ecommerce clients emails that read “A customer has placed an online order on your web site. To access it go to https://www.sometime.com/.” - Well, this week Gmail started blocking our outgoing messages as spam. [more inside]
Magic, incarcerated
Window Garden of Eden, Baby, Don't You Know That I Love You?
Help me make my window garden a success. [more inside]
Mystery on 5th Avenue - real life puzzle ideas?
Please help me make a cheap but kick ass version of the amazing Mystery on 5th Avenue apartment for a friend. (recently on Mefi). [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM at 11:54 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by ClarissaWAM at 11:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Fair Weather Traveler
Where should I travel in January, February and March, climate-wise? [more inside]
Legal question about using celebrities in works of fiction
What is the legality of using a celebrity as a character in a satiric work of fiction? [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 11:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 11:36 AM PST - 14 comments
LaGuardia-Tribeca Express?
LaGuardia Airport to Tribeca - Monday morning after 9:00AM. What are my options? [more inside]
Subtitles in letterbox area
Why are movie subtitles almost never put into the black letterbox areas, outside the picture? [more inside]
what is the inner voice that Gilbert speaks of in Eat, Pray, Love?
what is the inner voice that Gilbert speaks of in Eat, Pray, Love? [more inside]
Name that drug
DIY bumper sticker materials?
Help me make my own bumper sticker please! Do you know where I can find plain white bumper sticker material that I could write on? [more inside]
Will Firefox 3.0 finally allow inline viewing of pdf's on an intel mac?
Yippee - Firefox 3.0 has landed. Will this solve the most glaring problem with Firefox 2.x - unlike native Mac app Safari, Firefox can't load pdf's inline. [more inside]
posted by ericbop at 10:31 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ericbop at 10:31 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I determine authenticity and value of a Chagall print?
I have what I believe to be a Marc Chagall signed print. Is there an efficient way to find out exactly what I have and its value without exposing myself to potentially self serving gallery owners? Maybe I'm just being paranoid about galleries.
Joining the corporate blog crowd
I work for a small company. The idea of having a blog (outward-facing, not internal) has come up a couple of times. I'd like to a) find some good examples of existing company blogs as a model, b) figure out issues of upkeep/best practices/etc. [more inside]
WKRP: in which episode does Carlson throw the drawer out the window?
Which episode of WKRP in Cincinnati has Mr. Carlson accidently throwing a desk drawer out the office window? [more inside]
Where to host a happy hour for 100 in Seattle?
Need help planning a happy hour event in Seattle this September. [more inside]
The Secret Policeman's Other Database
(The Secret Policeman's Other Database) - Do the police ever keep a database of traffic warnings they've given out? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter at 10:20 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by coffeefilter at 10:20 AM PST - 9 comments
Hack Hack Hyeeeuuueegh
What can I do about this empty-stomach retching? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:19 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:19 AM PST - 12 comments
Cordless Phone Dropouts - Grrr!
DECT Cordless Phone dropouts are driving me insane [more inside]
posted by cmm at 9:58 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by cmm at 9:58 AM PST - 1 comment
A + B = a trip to Radio Shack?
How can I build my own A/B/A+B speaker selector box? [more inside]
Why does this fabric smell so bad (and can I fix it)?
Why does this fabric smell so bad (and can I fix it)? [more inside]
day the earth stood still ringtone
Help me get a sweet Day the Earth Stood Still ringtone... [more inside]
My stacks of DVDs are close to Jenga.
Looking for a good, cheap way to store my DVDs. [more inside]
Good, cheap fun in Miami this weekend?
I'm headed to the north Miami area for a long weekend, and I'm looking for fun, cheap things to do. I've been down there quite a few times, and have a family member in the area who I'll be visiting, so I'm looking for your best suggestions of the things that people never actually get around to seeing when they live in the area but that are worth playing tourist to go see. [more inside]
Qualitative Data Analysis... 101?
ResearchFilter: How does one go about covering bases and exploring fundamentals of qualitative research? [more inside]
posted by tybeet at 9:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tybeet at 9:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Things you think about driving in Seattle
Why don't they shift freeway lanes to even out the wear? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 9:16 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bjrubble at 9:16 AM PST - 12 comments
Quiet Place to Write in NYC?
Help me find a quiet place in Brooklyn/ Manhattan to read and write. [more inside]
How do I make my sneakers water resistant?
What's the best way to make my sneakers water resistant? Details inside. [more inside]
I lost the plot. Help me snap back.
How do you get back in the swing of things - catch up on work, personal goals and commitments after getting lost/overwhelmed/giving up etc..? [more inside]
Should I retake the LSAT?
Should I retake the LSAT? What's the worst that could happen? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar at 8:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by doppleradar at 8:42 AM PST - 15 comments
How to aggregate emails into one text file
How can I aggregate the text of multiple received emails into one text file? [more inside]
posted by yarrow at 8:42 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by yarrow at 8:42 AM PST - 5 comments
Good stretches for an inflexible fellow?
I went to see my doctor yesterday for a running injury (IT band). He says that basically I'm fit but that I have the "flexibility of a two-by-four". He wants me to do a stretching regimen three times a day — more if possible. He showed me a couple of stretches, but I'd like to do more. Can you recommend any good individual stretches or stretching routines, especially for a novice runner (and especially for one having trouble with his IT band)? YouTube clips a HUGE plus. Yoga's fine, but there's now way in hell I can do the pigeon pose (I have the flexibility of a two-by-four, remember?).
Help me get my math on
I need to brush up on my basic college math skills for a course readiness assessment in a week. What are some good resources online and what should I focus on? [more inside]
posted by baphomet at 8:09 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by baphomet at 8:09 AM PST - 4 comments
Why the stomach thump?
Why does my stomach thump when I lay down? or really Does your stomach thump? [more inside]
Why won't my computer talk to my monitor?
My monitor stopped talking to my PC. Strangely, the monitor shows the Windows startup screen before going dark. It does this every time I boot up. [more inside]
Graduate school help
I'm currently looking at materials science PhD programs and I'm having some difficulty locating magnetic materials groups. My interests lie in volatile and non-volatile storage, which is a pretty broad area. Can anyone suggest schools to look at? [more inside]
Is my Canon a lemon?
I'm really disappointed with my (fairly new) Canon PowerShot A570IS digital camera. It seems to eat batteries and the images seem really noisy. Can you help me work out whether (a) I'm imagining it or (b) I've just got a dud unit or (c) if I've got the settings wrong somehow. [more inside]
Need San Antonio Restaurant
I'm looking for a great / unique restaurant in San Antonio to take some business associates this friday night for dinner. [more inside]
how to help an 8yo deal with teasing?
Our 8yo boy is very sensitive. Any teasing really seems to upset him, and of course that's the reaction the teaser is going for. How to help him? [more inside]
Please help me find a black floor length formal/evening skirt.
Please help me find a black floor length formal/evening skirt. [more inside]
posted by scazza at 6:39 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by scazza at 6:39 AM PST - 14 comments
Fight the power! Itunes Power!
Is there a legal reason that I should not install Itunes on a higher ups computer here at work? [more inside]
posted by Jonsnews at 6:27 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by Jonsnews at 6:27 AM PST - 49 comments
G-tech or Western Digital Hard Drives
I am looking to buy 2 1T drives. I'm doing some final cut work but mostly for media storage. I'm looking at the Western Digital 1 TB My Book Premium Edition II Triple Interface ($236) and the G-Tech Q drive which retail at $445. That's almost twice the price of the western digital. [more inside]
Is it possible to have an iPhone on the same plan with a non-iPhone?
I want to get one of the new iPhone 3Gs when they become available next month. My husband and I currently have two cell phones on the same Verizon account. I'd like to keep my number and transfer it to an iPhone, but my husband has no interest in an iPhone, he just wants the standard default phone. Can we do that through AT&T? Basically can you have one AT&T account that consists of an iPhone and a non-iPhone?
Should I be happy with a partial salary increase?
How should I deal with being given a raise, but not given the agreed upon amount? [more inside]
Help me hack open a proprietary binary image.
I'm trying to disassemble an undocumented, proprietary binary image format. I'm looking for the best tools and tutorials available. [more inside]
posted by fake at 5:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by fake at 5:07 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me love (or at least somewhat enjoy) my summer in the City of Brotherly Love.
PhillyFilter: Help me love (or at least somewhat enjoy) my summer in the City of Brotherly Love. [more inside]
Needed: cold recipes for a hot day that are good eating.
What passes for summer is here in London, and I've already made all the cold dishes I know about ... [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 3:41 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Mutant at 3:41 AM PST - 24 comments
mp3 player, incommunicado!
I just reinstalled XP, and on first plugging in my little mp3 player / USB stick (a Samsung YP-U3), I declined to go through any of the "install new hardware" process, figuring it would just show up as an external HD and I could manage my files like that.
Well, it doesn't - the display on the stick reads "connecting", then it connects, then straightaway the display assures me that the USB is safely disconnected. As far as my computer's concerned, it's invisible. Running the bundled software does no good either - the stick's just as invisible through the Samsung media manager program as through Explorer. On any other computer than mine, it works perfectly, and I can see it no trouble.
So - is there any way to render my poor stick visible?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 2:26 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 2:26 AM PST - 4 comments
Help with Clay Topsoil
The soil in my tiny yard is hard as concrete, but I want to grow a garden. Tips? [more inside]
posted by maryh at 2:26 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by maryh at 2:26 AM PST - 19 comments
Not quite a party, but more than a get-together
I'm going to be hosting weekly patio-sits/get-togethers/hang-outs, but want some theme ideas to keep the conversations interesting, without too much work on my part. Help? [more inside]
Chai - why so bitter?
I thought I'd make my pregnant wife a nice cup of home brewed chai from a pregnancy recipe book. But it's awfully bitter and difficult to drink. What is causing the bitterness? [more inside]
At least it's not maggots
Where can I buy wheat gluten in the UK? [more inside]
I Don't Want to be Willy Loman!
I don't want to be a salesman! Can anyone help a recent grad find a sane, non-sales job in Philadelphia? [more inside]
Stop the Headaches after working out.
How do I stop getting headaches after working out when I'm out of shape? [more inside]
posted by philosophistry at 12:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by philosophistry at 12:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Make my pork and beans taste good
I need a kick arse recipe for pork and beans that's slow cooker compatible. I've tried a few found via google with lack luster results, so now I'm looking for something tried and true. [more inside]
posted by shelleycat at 12:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by shelleycat at 12:08 AM PST - 11 comments
June 16
Look farther to get closer
Photostellar Geolocation - Assuming a 10X optical zoom camera, comprehensive star charts and a carpenter's level to determine "straight up", what global positioning accuracy could I achieve? [more inside]
posted by jayCampbell at 10:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jayCampbell at 10:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Urban areas flat as a pancake?
What are the flattest cities in the world? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 10:23 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by zardoz at 10:23 PM PST - 43 comments
Is taking a year off uni for work a bad idea?
I'm a third year CompSci BSci Student in Large Canadian City, and I've just been offered to extend my co-op term into next winter or probably next year. Is this a good idea and it's worth it to delay my degree by another year? Is this a bad idea, and I would be better off graduating asap? [more inside]
Should I (try to) learn to play golf?
Should I (try to) learn to play golf? [more inside]
Any recommendations for a wedding in Mexico?
Any recommendations for a wedding in Mexico? [more inside]
House vs. apartment. Are the costs of maintaining a house roughly less, the same as, or more than levies on a comparably sized apartment?
House vs. apartment. Are the costs of maintaining a house roughly less, the same as, or more than levies on a comparably sized apartment? [more inside]
posted by lottie at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lottie at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
Keyboard problem.
New keyboard problem. I installed a Logitech 3200 cordless keyboard which works perfectly in all applications except Outlook Express (which thankfully I use infrequently). OE does not respond to the keyboard in Create New Mail (or Reply). It accepts keystrokes in the dropdown menus such as help or Address Book, but not in Create Mail. No problem in Word, Notepad or any other application that I've tried. Any suggestions?
Smart Britcoms?
Please recommend smart British comedies on DVD. I liked As Time Goes By and am enjoying Cold Feet - what else should I look for? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 7:45 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by kristi at 7:45 PM PST - 61 comments
Bed for a nomadic lifestyle?
I'm about to embark on a nomadic lifestyle for, I believe, a few years. I will be spending in the neighborhood of 3-6 months at a time in various places, renting rooms, subletting, etc. What do I do about a bed? [more inside]
Help me choose!
Opportunity to take a printmaking class - should I take relief or intaglio? [more inside]
Will not covering up this tattoo negatively impact me at my upcoming job interview?
I have a job interview on Wednesday for a very interesting non-profit organization involved with animal research (for good purposes). All of my suits are skirt/jacket combos. I'm very short...too short for pant suits, and no time for alterations. The skirt suits wouldn't be a problem if I didn't have a huge tattoo on my leg. In my former career in creative arts, tattoos were acceptable and even commonplace. I'm not sure if this is a big deal with the new field. Nylons look silly over the work, and tights make me look like a little girl. Plus, it's very hot out. Is showing the tattoo something I should worry about? Do you think it will be viewed negatively? Any suggestions to help make me look more professional? [more inside]
can I travel outside of US and come back using my h1b visa
I want to go to Canada for a little vacation with my family. Can I legally travel outside of U.S. and come back using my H1b visa? [more inside]
posted by clueless22 at 6:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by clueless22 at 6:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Interestng Jobs in Animal Science?
What sort of jobs are there that involve working with animals, aside from the non-obvious (zoo, vet, dog walker). [more inside]
Rapist Search
What do I need to do to get ready for a move to South Korea?
I'm moving to South Korea in August to teach English for a year and I have a few questions, but would appreciate advice in general. [more inside]
No means no
How to nicely but firmly tell someone I am completely and totally uninterested romantically and at this point, pretty averse to friendship, too? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 5:23 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Phire at 5:23 PM PST - 27 comments
Is my cat abnormally stupid, or is she a little blind?
Is my cat abnormally stupid, or is she a little blind? (note: I'm leaning towards that she is stupid) [more inside]
Where to by good frames in Philly?
Where in/around Philly to buy really snazzy eyeglass frames? [more inside]
posted by Tomorrowful at 4:42 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Tomorrowful at 4:42 PM PST - 10 comments
Solution for ride from Chilliwack to Vancouver airport?
I live in Chilliwack in BC and find myself wanting to go to the Vancouver airport pretty frequently. I'm really interested in a shuttle service ala SuperShuttle that will take me to the airport and then home but have so far only found AirportLinkShuttle which hasn't worked out for me yet (I was the only rider last time I wanted to use them which means they charge double). Is there some solution for getting to the airport that doesn't include renting a car, or buying a second one? I'm open to car-pooling, public or private transportation - any help?
Classical classics
School me on the classics of classical music. What are the top ten recordings that someone who knows nothing about classical music should own? [more inside]
posted by gnutron at 4:27 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by gnutron at 4:27 PM PST - 42 comments
What are some of your positive, personal business practices?
What are some practices/methods/things I can do to ensure a good rapport with my colleagues as well as establish myself as an outstanding employee? [more inside]
Form, yay! Function, boo!
Our new place has a Clawfoot bathtub and Im having trouble adjusting to
the clawfoot-lifestyle. [more inside]
Help me be the perfect roadie!
So I told my friend I'd be his band's light/sound guy, and I need some help figuring out the practicalities of it all... [more inside]
Jazz recommendations similar to this compilation
Recommendations for jazz compilations similar to this one (dinner at eight)? [more inside]
What is the best way to submit a resume to a company that I have no contacts with?
What is the best way to submit a resume to a company that I have no contacts with? [more inside]
What happens when the bank forecloses on your apartment?
We just found out that our landlord is facing foreclosure. How screwed are we? [more inside]
Anyone remember a NPR/PRI 'search for a baby sitter' story?
NPR or PRI story- About a year ago, I heard a story in which the narrator was attempting to find his long lost baby sitter- a woman named Susan or Sharon?! It seemed like a TAL type story but I don't believe it was Ira Glass.
Sadly I missed the ending and have been searching for it ever since. Has anyone heard of the story?
How do I drill a hole through a human tooth without shattering it?
How would I drill a hole through an extracted human tooth without shattering it? [more inside]
Resources for those close to people with PTSD?
Good literature and resources for learning to help and support someone with PTSD? [more inside]
Flying a dog cross country?
Flying a dog cross country? [more inside]
Don't stop in Gary, Indiana.
I'm going on a road trip from NYC to Chicago, then to DC, then back to NYC. I have plenty of time for stopovers and I'd like to see more than I-80. What should I stop to do during this trip? [more inside]
posted by ben242 at 2:00 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ben242 at 2:00 PM PST - 5 comments
Too big for her?
Sex question: what to do about being "too big"? [more inside]
Help me lug luggage and Costco stuff in my car
Help me stow more in my 4-door Civic sedan. [more inside]
Where to print custom wedding invitation?
Where to print custom wedding invitations online? [more inside]
posted by patrickje at 1:25 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by patrickje at 1:25 PM PST - 8 comments
What's up with the legs?
I saw a guy today who had something going on with his legs that I was curious about. He was wearing shorts and had these sort of flesh-colored "sleeves" over both legs and what looked like some sort of therapeutic boot with a very thick sole or padding. He walked as though he had a prosthetic leg, but these were not like any prosthetics I have ever seen. He didn't have a cane, crutches or any other sort of assistance. Any ideas what this was all about?
How to back up entire sms threads (BlackBerry / Mac)?
How can I preserve / back up long sms conversations with one other person -- simply as long chunks of plain text containing entire conversations? [more inside]
Do you know an Irish love poem? One condition - no religion
Can anyone recommend an Irish - or even Northern Irish - poem or extract, on the topic of love or romance, that would be suitable to be read out at a civil wedding (ie, no references to God or religion allowed) [more inside]
Rewarding myself for uh getting massively into debt and not finding a job?!
So just how irresponsible and how much of a mistake would it be to take a month long post Bar trip to SE Asia when I am 1) unemployed and 2) massively in debt? [more inside]
posted by whoaali at 12:58 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by whoaali at 12:58 PM PST - 19 comments
Extra deaths in Shakespeare's Hamlet?
Productions of Hamlet in which an additional character dies unexpectedly? (spoilers for a 400-year-old play and modern productions) [more inside]
Making a pattern from old slacks
Please help me make a pattern from my all-time best-fitting slacks--which no longer fit me. [more inside]
How to control weeds in my garden?
Seeking practical alternative to Roundup weed killer for Florida flower garden. [more inside]
Dealing with blank slates
I consider myself creative in some areas. But I have problems with the "blank slate". But I'm great at improving things once they start to take shape. Am I weird or are there others like me? [more inside]
BP: Pre-Employment Credit Check?
Does BP conduct a pre-employment credit check? [more inside]
Our dog just had an anaphylactic shock reaction to vaccination. Should we cancel our travel plans?
Our dog just had an anaphylactic shock reaction to vaccination. Should we cancel our travel plans? [more inside]
This question is not based on any real concern
25-30 mi bike ride in Boston?
I will be at Usenix in Boston next week, and want to do a 25-30 mile bike ride one of those evenings. [more inside]
Hangout near North Beach SF
Child is doing summer classes at San Francisco Art Institute (800 Chestnut St), Mon-Fri, 9-4. It's impractical for Mom to go home and come back between drop-off and pick-up, so she needs a place to study near the Institute.
Suggestions please for a place to hang out and work - read, write and internet - within an easy walk of Chestnut @ Jones. This will be every day for the next month; low cost is essential. Maybe a library or better a laid-back cafe where not too much coffee needs to be bought. Wi-fi is needed too, preferably free.
Cult or Not?
I just saw a group of folks at the cafeteria in the DeKalb Farmer's Market in Atlanta, and I'm trying to figure out... are they a cult? [more inside]
posted by jpburns at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jpburns at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
120 film processing in Montreal, Canada
Where can I develop 120mm colour film in Montreal, or by mail order to Canada? [more inside]
What do I do with those fancy gym machines?
What are all those machines at the gym and how can I make them work for me? [more inside]
I'm scared.
Please help me lessen this fear I have of getting hurt so that I can feel like myself and enjoy my new relationship. [more inside]
posted by blithely at 11:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by blithely at 11:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Identify this sock please.
Laser Etching in Toronto
I want to get my laptop laser etched with something appealing on the lid. I'm a little stuck for inspiration about what to put on. [more inside]
Texturizing Theatrical Sets Like Jackson Pollock?
SetPaintingFilter. When I was in college theatre, our sets were never finished until our company technical director walked the set, paint brush in hand, adding texture to the platforms with what seemed to be a very ordered splatter pattern. He'd do this alone, the night before we opened. The textures didn't take away from the set, but added depth. So what was he doing? I've seen the phrase "splatter wash," but can see no details on the method, the mix for the paint, anything. [more inside]
Can you help me find the photo that got away?
Can you help me track down the photo I didn't take in the Disneyland area? (Description of the photo may be NSFW depending on where you work.) [more inside]
moonlighting coworker
What to do about a moonlighting coworker? [more inside]
Bodyhacks
I am looking for experiments, useful tricks, and fun things to try out, using my biological cycles, chemistry and anatomy. [more inside]
I want an iPhone for $199...
Will activating a current iPhone for a day make me eligible for the $199 iPhone 3G? [more inside]
Music analysis software - where is it?
I'm looking for either free software or an API that could take a wav file and parse it. [more inside]
How can I control THE VOLUME OF MY VOICE?
Soft talker here. Any methods/courses/books/exercises that might help me develop better voice projection? [more inside]
Why does my heart race and my blood pound when I wake up from a nap?
Why does my heart race and my blood pound when I wake up from a nap? [more inside]
Recommendation for Expresscard Gigabit NIC?
Recommendation for Expresscard Gigabit NIC? The card needs to have one gigabit port, fit in a 34 or 54 mm expresscard slot, and support linux. [more inside]
My turkeys are always done.
Male nipples! Will they get smaller after some weight loss? [more inside]
Assume that I don't want to make gin
Bathroom remodel question: does one really need a bathtub? [more inside]
posted by mumkin at 9:53 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by mumkin at 9:53 AM PST - 51 comments
Powdercoaters in Toronto?
Powder Coating in Toronto... who does a good, fast job for a reasonable price? I want to change the color of a bike frame and fork but using google just gives me a bunch of companies in Mississauga with terrible web sites... I'd love a first hand recommendation if anyone's got one. Also disregarding geography, any advice or caveats regarding powder coating in general? Thanks!
posted by dobbs at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dobbs at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I assemble a bbq without instructions
Bought a new gas bbq grill from someone on eBay but it didn't come with the assembly instructions. How can I track the instructions down or put it together without them? [more inside]
Can you share the pension & the taxes?
A father dies. There is a pension and 2 children. Only one person can be named beneficiary. How do you handle the taxes? [more inside]
But they're both sugary and delicious!
Understanding that both are bad for you, which one is worse: high-fructose corn syrup or aspartame?
posted by pised at 9:13 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by pised at 9:13 AM PST - 30 comments
Being kept down by the man, so let's protect our backs.
Help me protect myself from a radically inept boss. Please! Very long, very sorry. [more inside]
First-time car seller looking for best way to sell a car in NYC
First-time car seller looking for best way to sell a car in NYC? [more inside]
posted by dcjd at 8:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dcjd at 8:55 AM PST - 6 comments
What be this book?
Asking for a friend: Trying to find a book, whose central conceit is that computers (and large data sets like Google's in particular) are, in fact, smarter than people at trending probability, etc. [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 8:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by littlerobothead at 8:54 AM PST - 4 comments
Hey there, baldy! Here's five bucks!
I'd like to shave my head for charity. What's the best way to go about it? [more inside]
posted by not that girl at 8:53 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by not that girl at 8:53 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm lost about Lost
How far ahead do writers of serial dramas plan? I've been catching up on Lost (only through Season 2 - no spoilers please!) and I've been wondering how much of this was planned, and how much was decided a week in advance. I'm sure the overall story arc is planned well in advance, but just what does that entail?
Free linux dynamic dns hosting?
What is the best Linux friendly free dynamic DNS hosting provider? [more inside]
posted by Thoth at 8:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Thoth at 8:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Move HDD with OS to a new computer?
Can I move a HDD with Windows 2000 to a new computer and expect it to load Windows 2000? [more inside]
The longest line in excel land
I need help making sense of data from an adobe form that I want to export to excel. Adobe just laughs and excel simply shrugs. [more inside]
Want to master the Fox!
Help a computer light-weight make the most of Firefox and gmail. [more inside]
How do I get a new laptop fast?
I am an American living in overseas, and do not have access to computer stores. In addition, shipping here is prohibitively expensive (shipping a laptop via DHL's lowest cost option would be just over $500, and no retailer I have found ships here directly anyway.). I will be in Canada (Toronto) for two days, starting tomorrow, and need a new Thinkpad. Is this possible? I had no warning on this trip, and obviously cannot wait two+ weeks for delivery as the Lenovo website states. [more inside]
posted by Nothing at 8:29 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Nothing at 8:29 AM PST - 11 comments
What Chicago neighborhood should we move to?
Which neighborhoods in Chicago should we consider moving to? [more inside]
posted by EarBucket at 8:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by EarBucket at 8:16 AM PST - 13 comments
graphics tablet and photoshop smudge tool crashing woes.
I have an old Active XP-Pen graphics tablet with up to date drivers that I use for occasional graphic design work in Photoshop CS2. All seems to be fine except when I use the smudge tool. After a short while the action on screen becomes laggy and then Photoshop hangs completely. No amount of waiting has brought it back so far so I lose work. Will getting a nice shiney new Wacom tablet solve my problem or is this more likely a hardware issue on my PC's side? [more inside]
posted by merocet at 8:16 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by merocet at 8:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Getting engaged should feel so right, but why do my guts ache when I think of my future life?
I got engaged a couple of weeks ago, but ever since I have been having huge nagging doubts that I am doing the right thing. I worry I am settling for companionship, caring and safety but without the feelings of passion or true love I should be feeling. I am like the character in the film "Marty" who describes himself as "a short, fat, ugly man" (except I'm not short). What to do? [more inside]
Is this MS?
I may have MS. Now what? [more inside]
A penny for your thoughts?
What's a really good looking copper coin? [more inside]
posted by 1f2frfbf at 8:01 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by 1f2frfbf at 8:01 AM PST - 5 comments
What is your 5yr olds favourite toy?
What toys does your 5yr old play with the most? [more inside]
I want different headers on every page, just like Charles Dickens
My copy of "Our Mutual Friend" by Charles Dickens shows the chapter name on the head every left page, and a summary phrase of the spread's content on the head of every right page. Is there a name for that style? I'd love to know any history of it, why it's not done now, and how I could set it up in a word processor for use in my own docs. Thanks!
posted by largecorp at 7:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by largecorp at 7:39 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I move Outlook 2003 from one user account to another on the same computer?
How can I migrate my Outlook 2003 settings, mail, contacts and calendars to a new XP user account on the same computer? [more inside]
Montreal during the Jazz Festival
Should we go to Montreal during the Jazz Festival? Or will it be "too crowded" if we're not super-into jazz? [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by uncleozzy at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Camping near DC
What are some good places to go camping near Washington, DC? [more inside]
Catfilter: How to stop a cat from trying to run out the door when the door opens?
How do I keep the cat from running out the front door every single time it's opened? [more inside]
Life Coach?
What do you specifically call a coach who can help a young adult be less klutzy in his/her walking, mannerisms, dress, etc? Are there such coaches? How can I find one?
Why does the posse show up on a date?
Why does she invite her ex or friends to everything we do? What's my next move? [more inside]
Why am I so useless?
I am a useless procrastinator, I see it happening, and I can see the outcome but I can't help it, I feel out of control almost. It's something I tend to deal with okay at work (a more direct task-based environment I guess) but at home it's terrible. [more inside]
Should I worry about my physically lost, encrypted passwords?
So, I lost my USB stick. No big deal - except it has my password database on it. [more inside]
posted by TooManyGadgets at 3:16 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by TooManyGadgets at 3:16 AM PST - 13 comments
Which Who? Doctor Who DVD recommendations.
Looking for recommendations for (original series) Doctor Who DVD releases. [more inside]
June 15
Can google reader jive with digg?
I use Google Reader from Safari on a Mac to read an RSS feed of Digg.com. When I click a link from the feed, it opens a new window which is the story/article on Digg. I have two questions. 1) Can I make google reader open clicked links in new tabs instead of new windows, and 2) Can I make the link to digg I click from reader go directly to the story that digg links to?
confusing enough? [more inside]
posted by alitorbati at 11:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by alitorbati at 11:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Fear the Firkin!
Are those small novelty wine barrels that one sees in gift shops in the "Bar" area actually meant to hold stuff? [more inside]
This ain't your Auntie Dennitsa's harvest song. (Or maybe it is.)
Bulgarian speakers: What song is this? [more inside]
External sound card for laptop. Recommendations wanted!
External sound card for laptop. Recommendations wanted! [more inside]
Wholesale laminate flooring in Southern California?
Can you recommend a wholesaler to buy laminate flooring from in Southern California? [more inside]
Feedback on tattoo artists in Vancouver?
Does anyone have any recommendations for tattoo artists in Vancouver, BC? Thanks.
Carnatic music
Foreign phrases for "overacting"
foreign phrases for "overacting" [more inside]
How to Get Dental Goodness
How do I take better care of my pearly yellows? [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice at 9:17 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by The ____ of Justice at 9:17 PM PST - 19 comments
Bike Filter-Old mountain bike, upgrade or not??
Bike Filter-What should I do with my old mountain bike? [more inside]
Immature party animal or unstable mental patient?
My first job interview is coming up and I'm wondering which is the lesser of two evils to disclose. [more inside]
I shouldn't have had the cheap instant pasta for lunch
How do you deal with occurrences of a chronic, non-contagious illness at work? [more inside]
Where can I find wall art where the majority of the photograph is black and white, but the crucial element is in color? Example inside
Where can I find wall art where the majority of the photograph is black and white, but the crucial element is in color? Example inside [more inside]
How to speak with a transatlantic accent?
How can I learn to speak with a Transatlantic accent? [more inside]
career options?
i have an economics/mathematics degree from UT Austin, and for the past 3-4 years I've been teaching math. i dont want to teach anymore so im not sure what all i can do. ive thought about getting a job at a hospital, some accounting job, and financial planning. and im not much of a corporate america person. all ive got goin so far is work through a temp agency. i need some more ideas and so im throwing the idea out to the general forum. please write back with some ideas.
Trailer music used at the Alamo theaters in Austin?
Longshotfilter: can any Austin folks tell me what music is used in the Alamo's trailer for upcoming events, e.g. midnight showing of Lebowski, Iron Giant, the road show, air sex championships, etc etc. [more inside]
posted by xmutex at 7:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by xmutex at 7:38 PM PST - 8 comments
What to send to a person who has everything (within walking distance)
Looking for Small Italian City
Anyone know a smaller Italian city to visit in July that is not Florence, Venice, Pisa, Sienna or Rome? [more inside]
Digital noise recording to Mac Pro
I'm trying to record audio on my Mac Pro from a hardware source using the digital Line In on the Mac, but am only getting "digital noise" as the recording. [more inside]
Never talk to the angry without earplugs
EarPressureFilter: I had an argument with someone a couple hours ago, and they yelled in my left ear for a few seconds. My ear isn't ringing. but it feels pressurized, like I'm underwater, on and off. I've taken a full dose of magnesium-based antacid...anything else I can do? Will a doctor be able to help, or do I just need to move somewhere with a vow of silence for a month?
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:58 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:58 PM PST - 8 comments
Welcome to the desert, please leave your lawn at the door
Converting to a drought-friendly lawn, should we use chemicals or not? [more inside]
posted by davejay at 6:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by davejay at 6:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Hey Reese's? You're not the only game in chocolate and peanut butter town.
Either I'm being paranoid or the stores I frequent have stopped stocking certain items beloved by me because they contain both chocolate and peanut butter. Paranoid or not, I can bake, and am therefore not at the mercy of the peanut butter and chocolate overlords. Which leads me to ask the question, what decadent peanut butter and chocolate recipes do you have to share?
Please, not another boy-meets-girl story with over the top acting.
I'm looking for good Filipino movies (in Tagalog, with English subtitles) that are not cheesy soap operas. Bonus points if available through Netflix. [more inside]
posted by invisible ink at 6:34 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by invisible ink at 6:34 PM PST - 10 comments
I want to become fluent in French by being an exchange student
Studying abroad in high school. Recommendations? Advice? Anecdotes? [more inside]
Index fund advice, please.
Should I put my savings into an index fund? If so, how? [more inside]
Find me a nice retreat spot
I'd like to spend a week or two of vacation in a kind of "intellectual retreat". Let me rephrase that and try to make it less pretentious - I want to get away from it all and read/write in peace. Please help me find a suitable place. [more inside]
posted by falameufilho at 5:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by falameufilho at 5:07 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I share a mounted NTFS volume over AFP?
Networkfilter: I have a NTFS volume mounted on my OS X Server box. I'd like to access it over the net using AFP. It's not showing up as an available AFP share. What gives? [more inside]
posted by DLWM at 5:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by DLWM at 5:01 PM PST - 4 comments
Blogging To Get A Job? Advice?
Blogging To Launch A Career Outside Academia? Advice? [more inside]
posted by Spurious at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Spurious at 4:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Is a folding bicycle right for a train commute in Chicago?
This is actually a two part question. First, can anybody recommend a folding bicycle? I'm going to need to travel from a train to my work and it's about 2 miles. Would you recommend one of these bicycles for this kind of commute? How do they hold up in the rain and when it gets cold? Is there anything I can do about water flying up from the front and rear wheels?
2nd, does anybody know if you can buy a monthly Metra pass that will allow you to transfer between two Metra lines? [more inside]
posted by crios at 4:46 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by crios at 4:46 PM PST - 19 comments
Low Haemoglobin level
My haemoglobin level is 13.7g/DL. (The normal range is 14 to 18).
My doctor recommended to take SlowFe Iron tablets.
Is it needed to take, since i feel it is only slightly less than the
normal.
Any other suggestions to improve haemoglobin level.
Are there are any other better medicines ?
Others who have taken SlowFe, can you share your experience ?
Treatments deemed unnecessary after the fact, do we have to pay?
Several months after her last visit to physical therapy, my fiancee was informed that her health insurance company won't pay for the last two months of it because they didn't think it was "medically necessary". Even if she upheld all her obligations, including co-pays every visit, is she liable for these charges? (more details inside) [more inside]
Best places to go in the Canadian Okanagan
We'll be passing through the Canadian Okanagan on a road trip from Seattle to Banff. We'd like to spend a day or two in the Okanagan on the way. Any tips on the best places to go/eat/drink/see while we're there? We like good eating, wine, and photographing pretty places.
Telephoto lens for Nikon P5100
I'd like to buy a telephoto lens for my Nikon P5100 . There's a bunch on ebay & Amazon - Tokina, Opteka, Fotodiox - for between 40 & 100 bucks. Are any of these lenses/ brands worth their dollar? ($100 is my max, so the $250 Nikon branded lens is not in the running.)
English-speaking journalist with the travel bug
English-speaking journalist with travel bug: where should I go? [more inside]
I'm starting to get tipped off.
In Ontario, are there any legal restrictions to how an employees tips should be handled in the service industry?—specifically with regard to restaurants and cafes?
Help me organize my iTunes library!
What's the best way to organize and re-tag my enormous MP3 library? (iTunes, Mac 10.5, 20k+ songs) [more inside]
How stupid would it be to trash the old financial stuff?
How dangerous is throwing out old financial records, really? Don't want to pay to shred, and lots of peoples' trash is mixed with mine... [more inside]
Cursors foiled again!
Why is my keyboard cursor moving so slowly? [more inside]
Meaningful places in India
What is your favorite place in India? I am traveling to India in August for a month, and want to know where to go. I'm not as interested in touristy spots, more places that were meaningful and struck a chord with you. What places made an impact on you during your trip? Where would you tell someone they HAD to go if you were giving suggestions to a friend?
'Razor blade, that's what I call love..'
Getting into hair! How can I practice cutting it? [more inside]
Catfish Song Mystery
Walkin' talkin' dancin' catfish, you are a friend of mine
Walkin' talkin' dancin' catfish, I'm in luuuuuv with you....
These are two lines of a song that my husband has been singing to my daughter. No amount of Googling has revealed more lyrics or any information about the song. Can you help us identify the entire song? If not, can you recommend any other silly songs you like singing to kids? Thank you! Getting all the lyrics would be an awesome Father's Day accomplishment!
Has my friend found a way to make free money?
Has my friend found a way to make free money? [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 1:07 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by JPowers at 1:07 PM PST - 26 comments
Mac desktop alternative to Backpack
Free or low-cost Mac alternative to 37Signals Backpack for storing personal information in? [more inside]
posted by dyslexictraveler at 12:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dyslexictraveler at 12:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Is this an emergency?
Is this an emergency? Not peeing or pooping, sitting funny, grunting, looking really uncomfortable: is my rabbit ok until tomorrow or should I pay the extra $200 for an emergency appointment? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 12:32 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 12:32 PM PST - 32 comments
necessary and sufficient
Taking the LSAT tomorrow. Any last-minute advice? [more inside]
posted by streetdreams at 12:22 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by streetdreams at 12:22 PM PST - 21 comments
Where can I buy or commission Men's knitted clothing of exotic wools?
Exotic wool and fibers: where can I buy or commission Men's knitted clothing of exotic wools and fibers? [more inside]
"Ultimate" Bluetooth Frustration
How do I get this Bluetooth headset working with Skype on Windows Vista? [more inside]
Pineapple seasoning, yum!
What is that orange seasoning they use in hawaii on pineapples? [more inside]
posted by jimmy0x52 at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jimmy0x52 at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Glue, Water and Paper
I have a print that I want to glue to the wall. [more inside]
posted by edmz at 11:20 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by edmz at 11:20 AM PST - 7 comments
Noiseless gaming tips
Which second hand Xbox 360 should I buy to minimise noise? [more inside]
posted by phatmonkey at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by phatmonkey at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
iphone insurance possibility
How can I insure my Iphone? [more inside]
Trying to help a relative navigate the tricky waters of child support
Can anybody school me about child support enforcement laws in the state of Colorado? [more inside]
posted by msali at 10:36 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by msali at 10:36 AM PST - 15 comments
Photoshop is such a baby.
CS3: I am having trouble getting Photoshop to select the semi-transparent pixels when I cmd-click the thumbnail. Can you help me? [more inside]
Replacing windows for thermal comfort!
What do I need to know about replacing my windows? [more inside]
Where should I take my mom hiking near Olympia, WA?
What's a good place to take my Mom hiking in the Olympia, WA area? She's got endurance for a decently long, steep walk, but she's afraid of heights and won't walk on loose or slippery surfaces. [more inside]
Wring music? How hard can it be?
Can I learn to create melodies? [more inside]
What should I learn to do this summer?
What books can teach me skills that would be enjoyable or interesting to share with friends in group settings or one-on-one? [more inside]
Notcot for Japan?
I am in search of the paper flowers used in Lost in Translation. Also, what are your favorite rad Japanese culture-watch resources, shopping websites, etc?
Would it be absolutely ludicrous to look into buying a car that takes premium fuel in this day and age?
Would it be absolutely ludicrous to look into buying a car that takes premium fuel in this day and age? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo at 8:02 AM PST - 55 comments
posted by decrescendo at 8:02 AM PST - 55 comments
How can I learn some basic electronics?
How can I learn some basic electronics? [more inside]
Can I play old US Xbox games on a Japanese 360?
Can I play old US Xbox games on my Japanese 360 using the backwards compatibility function? [more inside]
Scotland in August? Should I bother?
Scotland in August? Should I bother? [more inside]
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by computech_apolloniajames at 6:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Books that grab you and don't let go
Looking for decently written, page-turning historical fiction. [more inside]
What job title should I choose? I'm doing a combination of policy writing, strategic planning, technical support (management) and customer liasing.
I'm starting work at a new company and can choose my job title. What title should I choose? I'm doing a combination of policy writing, strategic planning, technical support (management) and customer liasing. [more inside]
Is there a Firefox extension for copying the details of the page I am on?
Is there a Firefox (3) extension that will copy to the clipboard a HTML formatted link of the page I am currently on? The Copy Link Text will copy a link to another page, but not for the page itself.
I would like to be on the website I want to link to, and have a link copied to the clipboard in the format
posted by chorltonmeateater at 3:06 AM PST - 11 comments
<a href="PAGE URL" title="PAGE TITLE">Link</a>. Thanks. posted by chorltonmeateater at 3:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Shipping up to Boston
What's the best way to find a nice 2br apartment in the greater Boston Metro area? [more inside]
See the tear standin' in my eye
The USPS lost the contents of a media-rate package. Many books within. What are the odds I'll get any of it back? [more inside]
June 14
How/where can I sell an airline/airplane/flight ticket?
I bought a plane ticket, I subsequently had to cancel the flight, and now I'm stuck with a Delta voucher. I want to sell it and buy a ticket on another airline, which happens to have a much better flight to my destination. But where can I sell my ticket? I tried eBay and Points.com already.
Spanish TV?...Help me get past telenovelas y Sabado Gigante
I want to watch some Spanish-language TV shows, and I want to get past telenovelas and things like sabado gigante (no offense!). I have Directv and a few channels such as Univision and Telemundo. (I could add the ParaTodos package if you can show me the light on some cool programming). I'm in the Denver area so I have access to several terrestial spanish language channels as well. I'm not interested in dubbed stuff from English, so Discovery Channel Espanol type stuff is out. [more inside]
Digital Camera for college?
I'm heading off to college in a few months and I'm absolutely overwhelmed by the myriad of point-and-shoot cameras on the market.
I ran through some pictures (well, actually many pictures) on Flickr to try and get a feel for what I was looking for, but some pictures are naturally more appealing than others and the quality is affected by various factors, so I ruled that method out as an objective option.
I'm pretty sure more megapixels isn't always more quality and that there are other factors to account for, such as noise and shutter speed, but I'm at a loss at what really matters in a digital camera.
I hope I don't sound completely uninformed, but I've scoured previous topics and while they're very helpful, they're a little outdated. I would really appreciate recommendations on a compact/ultracompact camera that takes pretty pictures! I'm willing to spend up to 300, but hopefully no more than that :)
Thoughts? Suggestions? Jeers? :(
posted by tihleigh at 11:48 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by tihleigh at 11:48 PM PST - 27 comments
"For Novelty Purposes Only" : what if people don't listen?
I'm planning on making gag gifts to sell at stores that contain dirty items, such as cigarette butts. For demonstrative purposes, let's pretend I was creating a perfume that had used cigarette butts soaking in it.
If I put "for novelty purposes only", does that prevent me from being liable if some idiot decides to use the product? Or is this a bad idea to be pursuing?
nokia n95 password encryption
Does Nokia N95 encrypts e-mail passwords that it stores for automatic retrieval? [more inside]
A Series of Tubes
What is this mysterious structure? [more inside]
What's the best source control for non-technical people?
I'm helping manage a project which has a lot of different document types contributed and edited by a lot of different people. Program code, bitmaps, text documents with homebrew markup code, PDFs, and a whole lot more all need to live together in the same repository.
I was using SVN, but many of the people on the site are pretty non-technical. I had to switch to a mailing list from a real project management forum, because people weren't consistently able to get the RSS feed working for the forum. I know people are likely to say we should use a wiki, but I haven't liked any of them--they're great for documentation (and that is a lot we're working on) but they don't really handle things like programming code and desktop publishing files especially well.
Ideally, the source control would look just like a local directory, and users could load and save files to it and the merging and versioning would happen transparently. As close to that as possible would be great. A specific wishlist is inside. Any ideas? [more inside]
Pimp Mom's clambook!
What free/low-cost/simple kinds of things can be done to the clamshell G3 iBook my mom uses for really basic web stuff to make it function better? [more inside]
posted by mdonley at 9:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mdonley at 9:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Racing school recommendations?
Help me find a good racing school course! [more inside]
Folding aces.
I'm in a long-term relationship with an girl, and things are both great and awful. She's seriously dependent, I need my alone time. She wants a farm house in the middle of nowhere, I want to be close to the city. I'm the always-connected gadget-fiend type, she thinks tech is dumb. We could probably compromise on these, but we have some relationship scars and problems in the bedroom. But, we're on the same page on most moral issues, have a ton in common, and she's beautiful. Things have been rough for a while, and I'm starting to feel like our problems and differences make this relationship detrimental to both of us. I don't want to throw away The One, though. Is it time to fold? [more inside]
Shhh!
How anonymous is my anonymous blog? [more inside]
Sights and activities for a two week trip to New Mexico for a budget traveller bumming a free ride.
Last minute trip down to New Mexico came out of no where but I'm leaving tomorrow with a backpack and wanted to know what one could do for a couple weeks. I don't even have enough time to grab a guidebook and my only plans so far are to read The Border Trilogy. The ride is stopping overnight somewhere Utah then finally in Taos. I've got little money to spend regardless, what should I see and do here? I'm looking for a relaxed, unique, authentic Southwest American experience.
posted by ageispolis at 8:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ageispolis at 8:50 PM PST - 4 comments
The mouse chose to run down the drain instead of being bitten again. Repercussions? Advice?
My cat brought a small mouse home from outside and was playing with it in the bathtub. I went over to rescue it before things could become violent. Things did get violent and, unable to climb up the sides of the tub, the mouse just scurried into my shower drain. What are the repercussions? Is there anything I should be doing? [more inside]
Low calorie snacks?
Low calorie snacks? [more inside]
Where to find cheap nuts/fruits in Sacramento, CA
Where is the best place in the Sacramento, CA area to buy quality nuts and dried fruits on the cheap? They just seem too expensive and/or "fingered" at the grocery stores.
Sign Vinyl Cutter Info Needed!
I want to buy a moderately/low priced sign vinyl cutter for a project. What is a decent brand? [more inside]
Help me not blow up my gear
I need to work out which of my DC adapters powers my devices - I don't want to damage anything. [more inside]
Gulf Coast Getaways
Help me find a beach getaway in Texas that's cheap and easy enough to let me do it a few times a year when the mood strikes me.
I hate flying and driving, so my options are limited to places that are serviced by Greyhound or regional bus companies. No out-of-the-way small towns, but most big towns are go. [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 7:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 7:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Fun circuitry projects?
What are some fun, simple electric wiring projects I can try? [more inside]
Cookies without eggs?
Do you know any easy-to-make cookie (or just dessert) recipes that have no eggs? Bonus points if there are no ingredients that would require a trip to the grocery store (no buttermilk, no special chocolate, no fancy egg-substitute, etc.).
store the big stuff
Long term storage of digital media that is too big for DVD's... what's best practice? [more inside]
posted by crapples at 6:41 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by crapples at 6:41 PM PST - 21 comments
What is this song?
I am looking for the name and or title of a popular song that has the phrase 'jump on it, jump on it'. It sounds like a 70s-esk song and has been in movies and on television too.
I need car buying advice please
I need to buy a car, it must be small, cheap and good on gas. [more inside]
Jewish Symbolism in Mothman Prophecies
Did anybody else notice all of the Stars of David in the movie the Mothman Prophecy? If so, what did you think it meant? [more inside]
How expensive will fixing the floors be?
What's the cost and effort involved in fixing floors attacked by termites and fungus in the bay area? [more inside]
Where can I stretch $20k the furthest?
I've got about $20k saved up and no real responsibilities. I'm quitting my job soon, and before heading to grad school sometime in the next year or two, I'd like to do some serious traveling. I haven't really been anywhere in the world, but I'm interested in everywhere.
Where are the cheapest countries/regions to go to now, and how long can $20k last me there? The experience of traveling is what I'm after, so I really will be making my decision based on where my money will go the furthest.
Kid, you look like you're ready to take on the world.
I feel like I can take on the world. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by LSK at 3:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by LSK at 3:39 PM PST - 13 comments
What's your favorite Sonoma winery?
What extra special wineries has this Sonoma Valley regular missed? [more inside]
Why is iPhone silent?
Why does my iPhone go silent? How do I fix it? More and more often there is no sound on the phone app when I place a call - a connection is made, but I can't hear the other person, and sometimes they can't hear me either. I do hear a ringtone when someone calls, and I can listen to music through the iPod feature. In the past I have solved this by powering off for several minutes, that doesn't work today. No help on the Apple support page or previous posts. Anybody know what to do?
posted by Rain Man at 2:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Rain Man at 2:43 PM PST - 5 comments
Home-School Management Software
What home-school software would you recommend? I'm thinking of something that will make assigning work, planning lessons, and tracking grades simple and easy.
This is for a PC, not a Mac.
Scotland-a-go-go Land
Travel Slash Honeymoon Filter: Help us coordinate in-country travel options between London and Edinburgh. [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 2:08 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by santojulieta at 2:08 PM PST - 18 comments
Drupal Help: too much information!
I have been trying to get the hang of Drupal all morning. I am trying to set up a community/info site and I am completely overwhelmed. Help me figure out what I need to know! [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 1:46 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 1:46 PM PST - 15 comments
Cat vocalizations
My cat often communicates with me through these short vocalizations made while his mouth is closed. They sound like muffled, abbreviated meows and remind me of a broken telephone (old school telephone -- the kind with the bell). [more inside]
posted by christopherious at 1:40 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by christopherious at 1:40 PM PST - 29 comments
Sniff, sniff
My son's constant sniffing is driving us crazy. [more inside]
Drunk Dad at hookup = no kid or damaged kid?
Does a father's moderate drinking, around insemination, affect conception rates or baby health? I've googled aplenty, but the info that I've found is consistently of poor quality, with lots of assertions and opinions but no data regarding actual outcomes, either for conception rates or a baby's development. I'm not interested in stories about damaged sperm, but rather solid evidence about babies, either the lack of babies or damage to their health. And I'm talking about consumption levels comfortably within the moderate range, so alcholic malnutrition and whatnot don't factor in. Thanks!
how do you construct a correlation matrix in APA format in Microsoft Word 2007
how do you construct a correlation matrix in APA format in Microsoft Word 2007 without killing yourself? [more inside]
posted by esolo at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by esolo at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I connect my sony dslr alpha 100 to an off-camera flash?
I have the sony alpha 100, which has a proprietary hotshoe. I bought an fs-1100 so that i can connect a standard flash unit or a radio syncing device to do off-camera flash work. The fs-1100 doesn't seem to be working. does anyone have experience with these things, or know another way to connect a sony camera to a non-sony flash?
iTunes' short attention span
How can I get iTunes to remember that I always want to manage my music and videos manually? Every time I plug my iPod nano 3g into the computer I have to check again the box for "Manually manage music and videos" and then OK the warning that I will have to manually eject the iPod. Can I bypass this routine somehow? Extra credit: How well does Sharepod work with the nano 3G's?
iTunes up to date, iPod in disk mode, Windows XP
My cat's gone mad with love!
My cat demands constant affection. When she doesn't get it she screams and pushes herself against me. It is cute for short periods of time but recently she has become even more vocal and more needy. It's to the point that if I'm on the phone she is screaming in the background. If I have company she is in their face trying to get attention unless I am constantly petting her. How can I help her and help my sanity? [more inside]
posted by aburd at 12:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by aburd at 12:43 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I use Yahoo Pipes to omit my username from my RSS feed?
How can I use Yahoo Pipes to omit my username from my RSS feed? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by deern the headlice at 12:03 PM PST - 3 comments
What to do with a portable air conditioner that does not cool!
What to do with a portable air conditioner that does not cool! [more inside]
posted by convex at 11:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by convex at 11:47 AM PST - 5 comments
I can't find my favorite movie poster!
One of my favortie movies is The Seven Samurai (七人の侍, Shichinin no samurai). A few years ago the movie was redone and re-released. I had the pleasure of catching it in the theatre and seeing it on the big screen. At the theatre they had the poster advertising for it. [more inside]
Should I say or should I come?
Should I say or should I come? or, should a girl say that she didn't have an orgasm. [more inside]
Guides/tricks for my new DSLR?
Please help me use my new DSLR camera. Are there guides/tricks for specific cameras online? [more inside]
Re: That Job I Want
Job applicant reminder emails: Nuisance or Necessity? [more inside]
posted by landedjentry at 10:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by landedjentry at 10:43 AM PST - 7 comments
The Westering Sun
Where can I find (in a book or online) an image of Okada Saburosuke's painting "The Westering Sun"? I haven't been able to locate so much as a reference to it since seeing it in the Tokyo National Museum. Is there a more common English rendering of the title?
MioMore Frustration
How can I make Firefox work like it did before Leopard.
I'm using Firefox 2.0.0.14 on a second-generation Macbook on which I just installed Leopard. When I was using Tiger, I could simply go to a URL by typing "apple" or "metafilter" into the address bar. Now I have to enter the .com/.org/etc. at the end, or I get taken to Embarq's annoying search page. How can I fix this?
posted by 4ster at 9:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by 4ster at 9:21 AM PST - 11 comments
Need help disassembling POS computer.
I need to replace a power supply on a FlexPOS 150 (a touchscreen-based point-of-sale computer). However, one ever-looming obstacle towers over me like some malevolent god-beast (with a lot of screws): how the hell do I take this machine apart? [more inside]
How to get a package somewhere
Please tell me how to mail a package to someone with no fixed address? Would a hotel in the area, or a USPS location accept delivery for them and keep item for them till pick up? Thanks.
My Migraine @ Work
How do you deal with getting Migraines at work? [more inside]
posted by northernsoul at 7:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by northernsoul at 7:57 AM PST - 13 comments
Stopping the steam from coming out of my cars air conditioning
I have a 1999 Volvo S70. I was driving yesterday when foul smelling steam started coming out of the air conditioning vents and also from underneath the ashtray. My coolant level was very low (the reservoir was empty), and I added a whole gallon of coolant but it did not stay in the reservoir. Is my coolant pooling somewhere bad or do I just need to add more? Also is it possible to remove a fuse or something so my air conditioning won't turn on at all until I can take it in to get fixed? As it is now, steam starts coming out of the vents after about five minutes of driving. [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 7:55 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 7:55 AM PST - 13 comments
Belgian Beer Road Trip
I am planning a Belgian beer road trip for the fall. Any tips? [more inside]
posted by srboisvert at 7:17 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by srboisvert at 7:17 AM PST - 21 comments
Blowback
Have the US or UK Governments ever formally acknowledged or apologised for their role in the 1953 Mossadegh/Iran coup? [more inside]
posted by wilful at 7:14 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wilful at 7:14 AM PST - 4 comments
Comprehensive, authentic, good Italian cookbook?
Italian Cookbook: I'm going to live in Italy for 2 months this summer. Tell me what cookbook I should bring along! [more inside]
Clone hard drive for future use
My XP Home running laptop hard drive has started making clicking and grinding sounds. Previous questions cover cloning the hard drive. This is more desirable than reinstalling everything or just backing up My Documents and Settings. Is it possible to create a clone or an image or something that is stored on my home server indefinitely, so that once my hard drive does die I can use it to recreate the current settings on a new drive?
I have no idea what I just saw
What was this guy on the street doing with a black iron pot on a spit that produced a gunshot-like sound? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 6:29 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by 0xFCAF at 6:29 AM PST - 18 comments
How do I enjoy sex in my twenties without prejudicing my future partners?
So, I'm 21 years old and trying to figure out the appropriate way to treat sexual relationships. On the one hand, I want to become more experienced and enjoy my youth. On the other hand, I don't want to be too hedonistic if this might damage future relationships or my ability to trust or be trusted. I would like to try out a few relationships first before seeking something long-term, but I don't want this to hurt my chances for something long-term. Are there any ground rules I need to lay down beforehand? Am I expecting to have my cake and eat it too? [more inside]
posted by whitedoor at 5:27 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by whitedoor at 5:27 AM PST - 27 comments
Frankenstein says it'll be okay
Should I have said something to the kid waiting for the MRI at the hospital? [more inside]
posted by Atom12 at 4:49 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Atom12 at 4:49 AM PST - 20 comments
Help me set up my new 5.1 surround sound speakers!
I just bought a 5.1 home theatre system. The speakers are Klipsch; the receiver is a Yamaha RX-V363. I'm having some (read; a lot) setup problems that I'm hoping the hive mind could help me out with. Specifically, I'm having trouble getting sound out of my PS3 and a picture and sound out of my Wii. Hope me! [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 3:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 3:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Workplace or professional rituals
What rituals do you have in your profession or job? A friend's son - who works in the construction industry - told me about "topping-out parties" once a building's top floor and roof structure have been completed. Now I'm curious about what other professions do. Not so interested in religious rituals though. [more inside]
posted by flutable at 1:27 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by flutable at 1:27 AM PST - 38 comments
June 13
dental lab tag line -- win me five hundred bux
Help me win $500! I need a tag line/slogan for the 20th anniversary of my employer (a dental lab). [more inside]
posted by kindachris at 11:45 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by kindachris at 11:45 PM PST - 20 comments
The Projects
What are the New York City "projects"? I often hear the phrase "The Projects" in TV and movies. I understand they are an area of somewhat low-cost housing, and that it tends to be an "unsavory" neighborhood, but not terribly so.
My question is, what exactly does it mean for something to be a project. Why are they there, how did they get there, and what does it mean today? Google and Wikipedia have been of little help. [more inside]
posted by LoopyG at 11:31 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by LoopyG at 11:31 PM PST - 36 comments
At least tell me to take a hike!
Not only have I never had an official relationship, I've also never had an official breakup. Guys seem to prefer falling off the face of the earth than telling me "I don't like you." Why is that? [more inside]
Gimme twenty, maggot! When you're ready.
From time to time I've wished I could go through some sort of boot camp for a solid week or so--either to get me out of a rut or to lose a bad habit--without joining the Marines. This means a full-time, fairly hard-core regimen where you really get worked in all kinds of ways, nicely, but firmly and insistently. Like spring training. Ideally, you would even eat and sleep there.
Would anybody else pay for this kind of experience? It doesn't seem to exist. Do you think there is a market to support such a thing or is it just me?
posted by Camofrog at 10:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Camofrog at 10:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for some candy
Is there a good tasting, long lasting, hard candy that won't kill my mouth? [more inside]
Oakland/east bay left luggage suggestions?
I'm staying in Berkeley and catching a late flight out of Oakland on my last day. I'd like to stash my bag for the day but the airport left luggage service has closed due to their remodel. I've found a past discussion of SFO options but was curious whether anyone had east bay recommendations or tips for BART-convenient storage in downtown San Francisco since I'm likely to spend the day there and won't be anywhere near SFO
It's not Night Life of the Gods
In this book, statues come to life. It's not Night Life of The Gods, by Thorne Smith. What is it? [more inside]
My car is an attention whore.
This is going to sound ridiculous, I think. I got a Honda Fit Sport in August and since then -- well, especially these last few months, with gas more expensive than ever (!) -- it's been grabbing me a lot of attention. If it's relevant for local etiquette reasons, I'm in the US, in Fairfield County, Connecticut. And the car is black, since "stealth" wasn't available as an option. [more inside]
Can anyone recommend a good home serger?
Can anyone recommend a good home serger? A few desired features: coverstitch, rolled hem, 4 thread. Thanks!
CBC FLV
I want to download a (non-copyrighted) FLV film (called A Film For Schools) from the CBC Radio 3 site, so I can post it on YouTube. How do I download it? [more inside]
Car advice, please.
How important is that I get these repairs done to my 2001 Honda Civic now, or can I wait a bit longer? [more inside]
Agony of de feet :(
Grody summer sandal feet, cracked heels, yada yada. I know what I need to do (pumice, shea butter, etc.), but in the summer I'm already burning up even before I try to put socks on at night! Is there anything else I can do? [more inside]
What is the tune I can't remember?
Help me remember name of 1994 mainstream (super popular) dance track. [more inside]
Incredibly detailed and illustrated books wanted.
I've recently become a fan of fiction books with immersing, at times overly detailed but precise illustrations, fold-outs, maps, ads, newspaper clippings. And they're part of the storyline, not just an oh-by-the-way illustration of something that's already fully explained in the text. The only ones I've come across so far are Eric Chase Anderson's Chuck Dugan is AWOL, Joshua Mowll's Operation Red Jericho and its sequel (these are literally overflowing with fantastic foldouts), and maybe even Hans Jurgen Press's Black Hand Gang books. Although Chuck Dugan is AWOL and the Black Hand Gang books don't have foldouts and maps, they nonetheless have illustrations just stuffed full of detail, and on nearly every page too! Surely there are plenty of others in the same line? Help, summer is here and I must read/see/devour them all. [more inside]
Meditative and healthy vacation ideas?
Looking for personal retreat/solo vacation ideas, combining meditation, fitness, and relaxation. Could also use some tips on how to plan such a vacay. Any ideas? [more inside]
Tracking stolen ipod and laptop possible?
Our house has been robbed. Some of the things they took were an 867mhz G4 laptop and a 80gb iPod classic. Is there any way to trace or find out if and when those devices attempt to get online again?
And for future reference, is there anything we could do with such electronic devices so that they attempt to phone home or some such if stolen?
Help me understand Boot Camp and its limitations, please!
I'm purchasing an iMac sometime this weekend (yay!) and I'm trying to figure out how I want to partition the drive for Boot Camp... [more inside]
posted by DMan at 6:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by DMan at 6:09 PM PST - 18 comments
Should I just pick up the phone and call?
Should I suck it up and extend an olive branch or wait for her to contact me? [Long, long post. Apologies] [more inside]
Help me fart less.
Help me fart less. [more inside]
Suck up at my review or quit?
Impending performance review. I don't know whether to quit or somewhat disingenuously promise improvement and committment to the job. [more inside]
How long before my backlight goes out?
The backlight on my 5-year-old laptop screen has just started to get dimmer and pinkish in the corners. How long do I have before it goes completely out? Days? Weeks? At any moment?
How did you play sports in your neighborhood?
What alternate rules did you follow when you played specific sports as a kid? [more inside]
Do any cafes in LA serve booze?
Any cafes in LA that also serve booze? [more inside]
Why the vowel buying?
Do the producers of Wheel of Fortune purposely select contestants who are really bad at the game? [more inside]
posted by muddylemon at 5:27 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by muddylemon at 5:27 PM PST - 20 comments
C'mon SCOTUS throw me a bone!
Dear US Supreme Court Fans, when will the opinion on Columbia v. Heller be issued? [more inside]
Inflation Hits Parmigiano Reggiano; Film At Eleven
Is there an American-made product comparable to parmigiano reggiano? [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo at 4:41 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Robert Angelo at 4:41 PM PST - 20 comments
Has Yelle ever been in a commercial?
Where do I buy used optical networking equipment, cheap?
I am looking for vendor sources to purchase used optical network transport equipment (OC-12/OC-48 generation) and spare parts. [more inside]
Nice way to say no, thanks
Occasionally, I respond to online personal ads that do not have a picture attached. I ask for a picture, and sometimes, when I see the pictures, I'm not attracted in the least to the person. Shallow, I know, but physical attraction is important to me. What is a polite way of saying this without hurting their feelings?
Alternatives To A Short Sale? Negotiation tips, please?
So I'm looking to buy a house, but my short-sale offer was rejected by the seller's lender. (I assume the seller's financial situation is not as dire as necessary for their bank to approve a short sale for them.) Any suggestions on how to buy the house without throwing money away? [more inside]
posted by mhh5 at 3:37 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by mhh5 at 3:37 PM PST - 30 comments
Is it really illegal for a company to act ethically?
"[Companies] have a legal responsibility to make their shareholders lots of money, which means they *MUST* rip you off for as much as they can get away with." Really? [more inside]
Why did M Lamar Keene really come clean?
I just finished The Psychic Mafia by M Lamar Keene. Though poorly written, it has some great material on the tricks employed by mediums and some enjoyable lurid anecdotes. However, I was really annoyed by the last two chapters where Keene gives his supposed reasons for coming clean. They're incredibly self-serving and read like the script for a fifth rate B movie about a huckster who finds redemption. Does anybody know if the real story of why he fessed up has ever been told?
Dead Letter Office
What happens when I tell catalogue people I am dead? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 3:01 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Shepherd at 3:01 PM PST - 13 comments
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow
What can I do to stop/discourage my habit of pulling out facial hair? [more inside]
DIY party tent?
How do I build a big party tent? [more inside]
Perhaps a prosthetic would be cheaper
What would I need to build a pet stair lift? [more inside]
Want to grill; don't want to get burned
New York--is it illegal to barbecue on my building's rooftop? [more inside]
Did you see any Care-Bears?
Hey skydivers! What's it like falling through a cloud? [more inside]
posted by chugg at 2:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by chugg at 2:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Biyalstok Fix
Where can I get a good old-fashioned bialy in Brooklyn? [more inside]
Where can I find Good music in Miami?
Where can I go to find out about good music in miami? [more inside]
How to spend 25k to reduce debt and increase freedom!
A man has debt, he comes into a little bit of money... how best should he spend it? [more inside]
camera buying shy
I need a new digital camera. Don't roll your eyes. I do need some help. [more inside]
%
I am useless at mathematics. If company A grows at 5% a month, how much bigger is it after one year? [more inside]
Where can I get a copy of an episode of this little known TV show?
Where can I get a copy of Episode 3 of the short lived Showtime (I think it was Showtime) series "Perversions of Science?" The episode was entitled "Boxed In" and starred Kevin Pollack. Bonus points to you if you can come up with a free version.
posted by Spyder's Game at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Spyder's Game at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Will we be unwelcome in Bronzeville?
Seeking advice and opinion about moving to Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood. [more inside]
posted by applemeat at 1:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by applemeat at 1:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Name this CMS...
Help me remember the name of this minimalist CMS. [more inside]
posted by puffin at 12:40 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by puffin at 12:40 PM PST - 3 comments
Is my shoulder frozen forever?
Will my frozen shoulder ever stop hurting? [more inside]
Everyone's personality is the same!
Help me find a video I saw a couple of months ago: It's a clip of a foreign tv show where the host asks a bunch of random people to write their names, and afterwards he gives them each a private envelope that describes the that individual's personality. Everyone says that their envelope is amazingly accurate. In the end, he asks each person to switch envelopes with one another, and they all see that the same thing is written in every envelope. [more inside]
posted by carpyful at 12:15 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by carpyful at 12:15 PM PST - 10 comments
What is my best option to connect via dial-up using my Eee PC?
I have a Eee PC 701 4G laptop running Xandros Linux. I also have an Apple USB modem, and a Samsung SPH-A580 cellphone with USB connector and unlimited Internet access. Are there any ways for me to connect via dial-up with what I currently have? If not, any other recommendations? [more inside]
posted by remi at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by remi at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
That's gonna leave a mark.
What should I write on my 5-year-old nephew's cast? Witticisms preferred.
posted by the littlest brussels sprout at 12:09 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by the littlest brussels sprout at 12:09 PM PST - 24 comments
I need a cool remix of a non-denominational holiday song.
Does anyone know of a version of "Baby It's Cold Outside" or "Let It Snow" or "Winter Wonderland" or any other non-denominational holiday song that has been remade so that it's upbeat? A cool electronic or hip hop remix would be awesome. It's important that it's upbeat and not slow and mellow like the originals are usually sung.
Come away, O Human Child...
I need a snippet of a poem or quote from a children's book about wishes. [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby at 11:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by shiu mai baby at 11:52 AM PST - 6 comments
Batch add dates to my calendar.
Is there a program in which you can batch add dates to a calendar? [more inside]
posted by ThirstyEar2 at 11:46 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ThirstyEar2 at 11:46 AM PST - 3 comments
RN abroad opportunities
Any good resources for international nursing programs/opportunities for a u.s. RN with 1 year experience/ english speaker to work abroad.
Similar music to Brad Sucks?
Anyone know any music similar to Brad Sucks? Listened to one of his songs, dloaded his album from his site but want more :D Thanks in advance!
posted by thesonofmorgoth at 11:20 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by thesonofmorgoth at 11:20 AM PST - 13 comments
Christian Apologetics Podcasts
Looking for some good christian apologetics podcasts. I listen to Stand to Reason but was curious if anyone liked or could recommend others.
Help me clean and value my great grandfather's California Impressionist oil paintings.
How should I best clean and care for my great grandfather's oil paintings? [more inside]
American History via DVD
Seeking DVDs for a European to learn American history. Learning Company comes to mind, but your minds are more varied than mine. Any advice greatly appreciated.
posted by IndigoJones at 10:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by IndigoJones at 10:12 AM PST - 12 comments
Crash course for overwhelmed techie
Hivemind, please help me out with a crash course in networking! [more inside]
Laundry Cost Analyst
Please help me find a way to easily figure out a cost analyst for a specialty linen business... [more inside]
What are the most common criticisms of the Treaty of Lisbon?
What are the most common points of criticism of the Treaty of Lisbon, and how do they relate to the failed European Constitution? [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
Where to buy good cigars in Lisbon?
Where can one buy good cigars in Lisbon? [more inside]
posted by tkbarbarian at 10:01 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by tkbarbarian at 10:01 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me learn to be the sysadmin I need to be!
What do I need to know and how should I learn it? I am the "IT" guy at my company, a small supplier of building materials, with an office staff of about 10, and a warehouse crew of about the same. Problem is I'm underqualified. [more inside]
posted by Reverend John at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Reverend John at 9:34 AM PST - 8 comments
Are unpaid internships legal in NY?
Can someone tell me definitively (with citation) whether or not unpaid internships are legal in the state of New York? [more inside]
Song suggestions for a top 40s set?
What should a female singer with soprano-ish vocal range sing for a typical top 40s set in clubs/pubs? [more inside]
ship from France to US?
Any up-to-date advice about less expensive (not cheap, of course) ways to ship about 100-150 lb of personal belongings from France to the US? I don't need fast delivery, just reliable and not break-the-bank.
Quicktime is Jerkytime
My boyfriend recently upgraded to QuickTime 7.5 on his G5 running Tiger 10.4.11. Now old Quicktime videos play back extremely choppy as if they're playing at the incorrect frame rate. What should he do??
1. Sing Beautifully 2. ???? 3. Profit!
How do I turn my love/talent for singing into a career (or at least a side job)? [more inside]
The Complete Works of ME!
What would be the most efficient way convert every single thing I have ever written on the internet into one large book that I can keep on my shelf? [more inside]
Just save the screen, OK?
My four year old IMac G4, which is out of warranty, has acquired this nasty habit of shutting itself off. What's going on? [more inside]
Home improvement reality TV
How do those families get their home makeovers on HGTV and other channels - how do you apply/qualify to be considered for being the recipient/participant in one of those makeover shows? [more inside]
How can I get my 2 new puppy chihuahuas to stop running under the sofa?
How can I get my 2 new puppy chihuahuas to stop running under the sofa? [more inside]
Help me look my best at my wedding
What's the best way to treat or hide a mild case of adult acne on the shoulders without going to a dermatologist? [more inside]
PT Cruiser owner regrets purchase, wants to improve the car he can't afford to dump
I'm an ignorant person when it comes to cars, so this is a pretty dumb question. I own a 2007 PT Cruiser which has no anti-lock brakes. It skids like crazy, and got me into a minor accident. Is there any way I can get add anti-lock breaks to it? [more inside]
Vroom Vroom - Gas is too expensive!
(Can't believe I can't find the answer online-a-filter) How long is a validated Motorcycle Permit good for? (NJ) [more inside]
posted by niteHawk at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by niteHawk at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Great online Asian food store?
My friend lives in the rural West Virigina and is missing seaweed. [more inside]
Does Australian credit record follow you to New Zealand?
I currently live in Australia, but my boyfriend and I are planning to move to New Zealand in the near future. Unfortunately, I went through a messy divorce so my credit record here in Australia isn't very good. We're moving overseas to leave the rat race behind and ideally have a fresh start, but I'm worried my bad credit is going to follow me. [more inside]
Fix my faux pas or forget it?
Should I try to fix some insensitive behaviour of mine? [more inside]
I hate tipping....
How much do you tip a 3-man team doing a 12+ hour move 3 states away? [more inside]
Best combination of strength and portability in a music stand
MusicianFilter: I need a sturdy, but portable music stand to take to my band concerts this summer. [more inside]
Where do I get shoe goo in downtown Montreal?
My shoes are broken up and I'd like to repair them. I'm at work in downtown Montreal, near McGill College/Ste-Catherine. McGill Metro. [more inside]
Why does my car A/C only work around town but not on the highway?
The A/C on my car ('92 Honda Prelude) works great from 0-40 mph. Above 40 mph, the ratio of cool to hot air moves decidedly in favor of hot. Any ideas (besides the obvious: take it to the shop).
posted by wheat at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by wheat at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I import and then tag a huge list of items?
I have a list with hundreds of items. How can I import/tag them so that I can later view them by tag? Is there a site/software that can do this? [more inside]
What song did I hear?
Name of rap song that imagines if other genres of music had beef like hip hop? [more inside]
Why are more operating systems options appearing on my laptop?
Why do more operating system options keep appearing when I turn my computer on? [more inside]
I see red, I see red, I see red!
Where can I find really cool RED kitchen equipment? [more inside]
Rammstein's Amerika video, high res please?
Where can I find a better than standard Youtube resolution video of Rammstein's Amerika? online? [more inside]
posted by zippy at 1:52 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zippy at 1:52 AM PST - 3 comments
Designing website mock ups?
What is the best way to draw website mock ups? [more inside]
posted by tseo at 12:29 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by tseo at 12:29 AM PST - 20 comments
How "second-hand" is second-hand smoke?
I live with a roommate who smokes, but does so outside, in our balcony. While he never lights up indoors, I can often smell traces of his smoke when he comes indoors -- mainly on his body/clothes. Is this considered second-hand smoke and can it affect me? [more inside]
June 12
Golden Gate Bridge vs Bay Bridge, which will have worse traffic on a Friday afternoon?
Golden Gate Bridge vs Bay Bridge, which will have worse traffic on a Friday afternoon? [more inside]
posted by jcruelty at 11:57 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jcruelty at 11:57 PM PST - 16 comments
"Sky fits heaven so ride it / Child fits mother so hold your baby tight..."
Can the early-1990s Gap commercial featuring Max Blagg and his poem "What Fits" be found online? YouTube and Google Video searches return nothing.
C'mon Get Happy!
What song would bring a smile to your face if a fellow worker bee was singing it as you were going to work? [more inside]
Computers says it's infected and asks for a disc that I don't have.
I seem to have corrupted files, but don't know how to replace them. [more inside]
How do I get rid of a directory when it "refers to a location that is unavailable?"
On my external hard drive there's this empty file folder that I can't delete. Every time I try to delete the folder, I get a message saying that it doesn't exist. I'm not very tech-savvy. What do I do? [more inside]
Website startups - big or small?
I have an idea for a language-learning website which would take some time to set up. But while I'm doing that, I have thought about setting up a part of the future website - say a blog - and running it independently, hopefully to build up some traffic for a while before incorporating it into the full launch later, when it comes. Which does weblore say is better - to wait until your full site is ready to go, or to start small, potentially building up interest, and then develop? Are there any links giving thoughts on these issues?
posted by Holly at 10:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Holly at 10:10 PM PST - 8 comments
Bluetooth headset recommendations?
What's the best bluetooth headset out there these days? Preferred specs inside. [more inside]
Can I inhale my booze?
Networking 101.5
Career networking issues: I need super-explicit advice about how to utilize connections, set up informational interviews, and, well, network. [more inside]
What happened to tastespotting?
why so many WA state plates in NoVA?
I live in northern Virginia, and since I moved back to this area about 8 months ago, I've been noticing many out of state license plates from Washington state (this happens one or more times a week). Is there any rhyme or reason to this (some big company relocating here), or is it just coincidence?
Gas crisis.
My own private gas crisis. Looking for a couple of simple stretches I can do. [more inside]
posted by loiseau at 7:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by loiseau at 7:46 PM PST - 8 comments
What's your tech writing bible?
What's your tech writing bible? [more inside]
How much to tip?
Do you tip when you get a carry-out meal? [more inside]
Of course I'm a saint!
Who are the lowest regarded saints? Not just of the Catholic Church, but of all denominations that claim saints (Methodist, Anglican, Orthodox, etc.)? [more inside]
Where do Vancouverites go for a weekend away?
Help me plan a short getaway near Vancouver [more inside]
I'll give you the shirt off my back, if you'll help me put a Half-Life lambda on it first.
What stuff do I need to make fun, cool homemade t-shirts? [more inside]
I want to slice and dice and julienne...but with what?
How do I choose a great chef's knife? Feeling overwhelmed by all the choices. [more inside]
posted by supramarginal at 6:02 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by supramarginal at 6:02 PM PST - 43 comments
Oh the joys of family
Inheritance issues. Grandparent passed leaving money to my dead mother. Auntie wants to keep mother's share. [more inside]
WisdomTeethFilter: How do i NOT play around with the holes?! Its been 14 hours since the operation and i cant sleep.
WisdomTeethFilter: How do i NOT play around with the holes?! Its been 14 hours since the operation and i cant sleep. [more inside]
Apartment Code Puzzle
Cypherfiler: Did anyone check out the NYT article about the amazing puzzle/scavenger hunt that was built into the NY apartment? possibly the coolest thing i've seen in years. i'm intrigued by the part of the cypher shown but i've got a little stuck... [more inside]
How to get into a bio grad school program after another career?
How can I improve my chances of getting into a biological sciences grad program 10+ years post-college? Is it even feasible? [more inside]
posted by sherlockt at 5:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sherlockt at 5:28 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I read Windows in English on a Chinese computer?
I'm on a Chinese-language computer and want to use Windows XP and Windows Vista in English. How can I do this? [more inside]
Where are these pins?
What are these pins called, and where can I buy them? [more inside]
posted by Marky at 4:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Marky at 4:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Catching shoplifters.
I need links to information regarding the catching of shoplifters, how to restrain them, their legal rights and ours. In Canada. [more inside]
posted by melgy at 4:35 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by melgy at 4:35 PM PST - 45 comments
What are your favorite vegan ice cream recipes?
What are your favorite vegan ice cream recipes? [more inside]
Animator in need of assistance
Halp! Need advice on a storage solution for a man with media! [more inside]
brussels for the first time
Brussels: Where to stay, what to do, what to avoid, what to eat, etc. [more inside]
Ich bin ein Berliner?
I want to move to Berlin. Is it a good idea? [more inside]
Day's never finished...
Facing critical burnout - how do we keep our business on track without killing ourselves? [more inside]
Help! I found the perfect apartment!
Is my new apartment too good to be true? Is there some scam I'm not seeing? [more inside]
New career
Help me change careers. [more inside]
how to camwhore, and for how much
How does an attractive female become a webcam girl, and how much money does she really make? [more inside]
Air conditioning broken, how do I complain?
Air conditioning has been broken in my apartment for 5 days now, what action should I take? [more inside]
Looking for Writer's Travel Research Resources
Looking for Writer's Travel Research Resources on the Web [more inside]
USB MP3 Player Mangement Software
Looking for software to load onto my USB MP3 player that will facilitate easy management of music and podcasts on said USB MP3 player. Any ideas? [more inside]
Please help me find appliance stores in Paris
A friend of mine owns an appliance store in the United States. He will be taking a trip to Europe and while in Paris he was hoping to check out how they do things there. [more inside]
How many people will need to be given piggybacks in 472 years?
Help with a large, stupidly theoretical question involving sea rise, population growth, and human development... should be fun. [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 1:33 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by omnigut at 1:33 PM PST - 19 comments
How do I convert a wma file to wav or mp3?
How do I convert a wma file to wav or mp3? [more inside]
Need a quiet place to write
Deserted places to write near Arcadia, CA or Pasadena, CA? [more inside]
posted by Nattie at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Nattie at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Bookfilter: Help me survive my summer job
Bookfilter: I'm working a summer job that mostly consists of carrying things. Every hour or so, I take a 10 minute brake which I like to spend reading so that I can ponder what I've just read when I continue doing my otherwise mindless work. Bill Bryson's A Short History of Nearly Everything is soon coming to and end. Where to go next? [more inside]
It creeps and scrawls.
My robot-that-can-draw-stuff idea has been patented and designed and prototyped to death hundreds of times, but never (to my knowledge) developed into a full scale product. Has anyone built something I can buy? Even a kit? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie at 1:17 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by ostranenie at 1:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Essential texts in German literature?
I want to acquire familiarity with famous works of German literature. What works would a typical person growing up in Germany have been exposed to as classics or as exemplary works? [more inside]
Do chinese people get sick of eating chinese food?
Do chinese people get sick of eating chinese food?
This is not a slam against chinese food, as its one of my favorites, but more of a question of people, not just in china mind you, of a particular culture, food wise, getting tired of eating that same food all the time. [more inside]
posted by Mesach at 12:59 PM PST - 69 comments
posted by Mesach at 12:59 PM PST - 69 comments
Help find antique dealer in SoCal for vintage guitar
Help me find an antique dealer/auction house in the Southern California area that specializes in vintage musical instruments and/or country music memorabilia. [more inside]
nothing rhymes with "miami"
long layover in miami in late july. what should we do? [more inside]
Optically perfect glass
Looking for "perfect" glass for artistic purposes. [more inside]
friends dont let friends drive drunk
where can i rent a 15 passenger van or luxury van for a day in boston? we are going to a concert at the tweeter center and dont want to take 4 cars. tried to hire a ride, but they all want like $1700, redickerous. we just need a ride there and back.
Romantic dinner in Paris
Where can I take my wife for a romantic rooftop dinner in Paris? [more inside]
Help me find the best RSI Doctors in Boston
Does anyone have personal experience with Doctors or Physical Therapists in Boston that specialize in RSI? My primary physician was fairly clueless and dismissive of the issue, and my arm, wrist, and hand pain isn't abating in spite of following the advice from "It's Not Carpal Tunnel Syndrome!"
DatingFilter: Love making out with her, hate wearing her makeup afterwards. God help me.
DatingFilter: Love making out with her, hate wearing her makeup afterwards. For the love of God, please help me. [more inside]
posted by littlelebowskiurbanachiever at 11:28 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by littlelebowskiurbanachiever at 11:28 AM PST - 21 comments
How to make-up and obtain an unpaid internship?
How does one go about asking an organization/company who has nothing advertised if they need any help? This would be unpaid.
As I transition to another career (in this case, Urban Planning), I'm trying to get more experience and be productive at the same time. I'd like to volunteer/intern (whatever is the difference?) at firms or organizations that deal with that sort of thing (I can make that list). I think in my resume/e-mail I can explain my transferable skills (IT background).
I'm doing this as I'll be attending graduate school in a year and would like to be productive outside of test prep and applications.
Looking for tips on who to contact, if e-mail is the best way, and how to structure the communication.
posted by sandmanwv at 11:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 11:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Streaming Tennis Quality?
Has anyone used mediazone to view Wimbledon or other tennis events? [more inside]
posted by zackola at 11:27 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by zackola at 11:27 AM PST - 1 comment
What kind of wire is this?
What kind of wire is this? It was buried in our back yard. [more inside]
posted by Addlepated at 11:17 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Addlepated at 11:17 AM PST - 12 comments
career in language learning
After a long period of soul-searching (and trying many different jobs), I've decided on a career path in language learning. [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 11:12 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mammary16 at 11:12 AM PST - 3 comments
Are you hiding your valuables in your crotch?
What are the "pockets" on the inside of women's panties for? [more inside]
Lazy Money
What is the best way to invest $10-15,000 if you don't want to tie the money up for longer than, say, a year? [more inside]
MS Outlook 07 switched my @ and quote keys - how can I stop this from happening?
Outlook occasionally switches my "@" key with my " " " key [quotes key]. Does anyone know why this happens and how I can fix it? [more inside]
How difficult is a water softener install?
Much like my last question posted here four years ago about OS9, I am being flummoxed by hard water. Or more specifically, the level of difficulty wrt installing a water softener. How hard is it? [more inside]
Looking for a camcorder to help record university help sessions
I run help sessions for math students at my local university. I'd like to start videotaping them and allowing my students to view the recordings on the web. [more inside]
Boredbaby filter: Portable DVD player for car
I need recommendations for a DVD player that straps to your headrest. [more inside]
I need a storage shelf/unit with cubbyholes and matching storage tubs.
I'm looking for a storage solution that is essentially a wall of cubbyholes with matching plastic storage tubs/bins that fit snugly and slide in said holes and sit flush with the front of the unit. [more inside]
(Or "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Modern Bomb Curve"
How many above-ground nuclear bomb detonations (for testing purposes or otherwise) could human life on Earth realistically hope to withstand? At what point is devastating environmental collapse just an inevitable result of increased carbon-14 levels, or is there such a point? [more inside]
posted by saulgoodman at 9:48 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by saulgoodman at 9:48 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me spoil my cat!
Catfilter: How do I reward positive behavior in a cat that doesn't like anything? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby at 9:42 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by CrazyGabby at 9:42 AM PST - 19 comments
Give it to me quick and simple: privacy policy cliff notes
I want a quick and easy way to understand a web site's privacy policy - preferably, by someone else who knows what they're talking about. Is there a resource where people can submit privacy policies for evaluation? [more inside]
posted by greggish at 9:11 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by greggish at 9:11 AM PST - 5 comments
Dress me.
Formal attire for a wedding in Baltimore? [more inside]
Gmail open link in new tab?
In Firefox, I use the middle button of my mouse to open links in a new tab. I really wish I could do that with gmail (i.e., middle click on several emails and have them open each in a new tab, or middle click on "compose mail" so that would open in a new tab). Is there any way to do that? [more inside]
posted by The Dutchman at 8:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by The Dutchman at 8:54 AM PST - 7 comments
No one likes Cigna DMO. :o(
Help me escape the clutches of my Russian dentist -- who do you recommend as a general dentist in midtown Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 at 8:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by acorn1515 at 8:39 AM PST - 7 comments
sunshine wrapping
Buying a beautiful/unusual sarong to send by international mail?
A sarong would be the perfect 'cheer up' postal present for my sister (in the UK) from me (in NY) since she's moving to the (westernized) Middle East in a couple of months. [more inside]
posted by Jody Tresidder at 8:17 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Jody Tresidder at 8:17 AM PST - 4 comments
Please Stop Doing That
Apache Filter: blocking logins after failed attempts. [more inside]
posted by rokusan at 8:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by rokusan at 8:12 AM PST - 12 comments
Windows PC after the login screen
What is my computer doing after I see the Windows login screen? [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 8:10 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by feelinggood at 8:10 AM PST - 5 comments
Custom Pen Question
Custom pen question. I need about 1000 custom pens "printed." Primary color of the pen itself should be blue or blue/green. Ink color doesn't matter. The problem I'm running into is it's for an organization which will not be using a CC. I need to find a cheap company who will do this by invoice/check only. Any ideas?
I want my Google back
I can't figure out what's wrong with my computer and I can't Google the problem. Can you help me bring my Google back? [more inside]
Ahhh, cold aguas frescas
Wish you were here, love from 1924
Where can I buy books of historic postcards of Toronto and/or Canada? [more inside]
Help whip my post-obesity body into shape
I used to be obese. I have lost about 80 pounds out of my goal of 100 lost, and am struggling to lose the rest. My body, even though I am in my mid 20s, is now a complete mess. I am covered in stretch marks from head to toe. I’m hardly exaggerating. They start at my shoulders and don’t let up until my calves. I have big hanging flaps of skin and fat under my arms. Some bits of stretch marks and loose skin on my tummy, hips, thighs, and rear. I look like I had a baby or four. My breasts sag and are also covered in stretch marks. I’m aware that I’ll likely only ever look normal by plastic surgery, but what I am looking for is how to improve my body as much as I can through accessible methods until I can begin to afford surgery (or better, avoid it). I’ve tried searching Google and here, but I can’t seem to find the right information. Lots of questions/background inside. [more inside]
not looking for ass, looking for love
I live in DC, and I'm in my late twenties. What I've found, at a time in my life when I'm really looking for something serious - all I can find is ass. [more inside]
Call and response where we all know the response
Earlier this week I spent some time filling sandbags with other volunteers. A few tried to get some singing going, with no success. One problem was that few people know all the words to any given song anymore. The other problem seemed to be a lack of suitable songs. What are your favorite examples of call and response in the popular music of the last 40 years? I'm looking for examples where both call and response are vocal.
posted by bricoleur at 6:55 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by bricoleur at 6:55 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for an objectively based survey of websites which use css-based positioning versus tables as layout.
I'm looking for an objectively assessed survey of websites which use css-based positioning versus tables as layout. [more inside]
Garlic and onion growing and harvesting advice
I’m growing garlic and onions for the first time in my new home. Can I harvest the greens from these plants while they’re growing without harming the bulbs? I’m in a colder climate that is very hot in the summer – Winnipeg. [more inside]
posted by Jupiter Jones at 6:39 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Jupiter Jones at 6:39 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you help translate this into French?
I need help translating something into French! I need to find out if someone received a fax with payment information and whether we were charged for our purchases. [more inside]
posted by leesh at 6:37 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by leesh at 6:37 AM PST - 7 comments
Wanted: Elusive Brown Dress
Where can I find a brown dress like one worn by Stephanie Izard on this season's "Top Chef?" [more inside]
Ay Calibria!
Spanish aggro rap sing-yelling over Alex Gaudino's 'Destination Calibria' horn hook. I heard this briefly, probably on LA's Power 108, as I scrolled through radio stations the other month and I can't get it out of my mind. Who's the artist and what's the song called?
posted by felix at 6:16 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by felix at 6:16 AM PST - 6 comments
Parking my hired car in a car park
24 hours in London (arriving at Heathrow and leaving from Stansted). Where shall we leave our luggage while we see the city? [more inside]
Netherlands Travel
Recommendations of things not to miss in Amsterdam on trip this month [more inside]
How to start a "free university" dedicated to sustainability and localization.
I'm looking for information about starting a "free university" around the subject of creating a more sustainable and vibrant local economy. [more inside]
BBQ Rubs and Sauces
The barbecue season is upon us (at least in the northern hemisphere), and I'm now in a place that allows outdoor grilling, but I'm a neophyte when it comes to BBQ sauces and rubs. [more inside]
posted by netbros at 5:08 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by netbros at 5:08 AM PST - 26 comments
What does the NYT Style Guide say about "UK" vs. "England"
Can someone with a copy of the New York Times Style Guide tell me what it says about the preferred nomenclature for the country that calls itself "The United Kingdom"? They seem to use "England" as a synonym for the UK (e.g.), which most Britons consider incorrect. I'm interested to learn if this usage is justified in the Style Guide or is it just following standard usage in the US, which is rather casual about the distinction. Bonus points if you can tell me what the AP Style Guide (or any other American usage guide) says. [more inside]
posted by caek at 5:02 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by caek at 5:02 AM PST - 17 comments
Sri Lankan Airlines
I'm looking at flights London-Tokyo and Sri Lankan are coming up far far cheaper than anyone else. Should I be concerned about flying with them? [more inside]
posted by cillit bang at 5:01 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by cillit bang at 5:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Should scientists be working out how to kill people?
Is defence R&D more productive for economic development than non-defence R&D? [more inside]
posted by greytape at 4:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by greytape at 4:57 AM PST - 9 comments
Disabled Parking & Restaurant combo in London
London, England: Disabled car parking space & Restaurant combo needed near Waterloo station. [more inside]
posted by Wilder at 4:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Wilder at 4:46 AM PST - 4 comments
The great oakton cat mystery
Cat on a hot tin roof in a thunderstorm? [more inside]
posted by Mark5four0 at 4:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Mark5four0 at 4:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Which PHP CMS?
I'm involved with an arts festival, and want to use a CMS. I think one (possibly any) of the following would be suitable, to varying degrees: Joomla, Drupal, Textpattern, Expression Engine, Wordpress. (I've deliberately gone for PHP.) Which would you recommend and why? [more inside]
posted by hatmandu at 3:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by hatmandu at 3:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Bilingual (English/Spanish) wedding toast needed.
What is good bilingual (English/Spanish), and relatively short toast for a wedding? [more inside]
June 11
Books on the move
I need help finding crates for books or some type of portable bookshelf. [more inside]
What do I need to prepare for GMAT exam?
So I decided to go to B-school. Plan on taking the GMAT and I am currently gathering books to use in my preparation. What do you suggest that I MUST have for my studies? [more inside]
Round screen
I want to build a circular screen. [more inside]
Is there an online tool that would do scansion for me?
Is there an online tool that would give me the metrical foot of a sentence I type in? [more inside]
posted by Carillon at 9:59 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Carillon at 9:59 PM PST - 3 comments
Where can I find Japanese monster movie samples?
Where can I find a good source of audio samples from Japanese monster movies? [more inside]
posted by awfurby at 9:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by awfurby at 9:50 PM PST - 4 comments
Let me teach the children how to shoot themselves into space
Night school for an eventual Science Education degree? In NYC? Does it exist or must I find some other way to (eventually) blind the middle grades with science? [more inside]
I need some portable history for my commute!
Is the Eugen Weber lecture series 'The Western Tradition' available via podcast? [more inside]
Will I be able to use my future iPhone's data plan to surf on my laptop?
Will it likely be possible to use a 3G iPhone as a modem for a laptop, or to use its data plan with some other hardware? [more inside]
It's for research, really!
Scholarly journal article on gay bathhouses - can't find an article I read a few years back. [more inside]
High speed internet service for a second home
My parents have recently purchased a second home that they plan on spending no more than a couple of weeks at a time during the holidays for the time being. They would also like to have high speed internet available for when they visit. Are there any high speed internet solutions available where they could pay for only the time when they're at that second home? [more inside]
posted by gyc at 8:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gyc at 8:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Henna tattoos
I have a sealed tube of instant Mehndi paste (for henna tattoos) that's several years old. Will it still work?
Barista elbow?!
Help! I am a barista and my elbow hurts! What should I do? [more inside]
Chinese jungle encephalitis ... or something like it.
My girlfriend's parents have been told that they may develop 森林脑炎 -- a Chinese disease which seems to be similar to Lyme disease.
Can you help me find out what this is called in English, so I can find out how serious a condition this is? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 7:13 PM PST - 10 comments
That's just wrong!
How common is it for young people to conceal (weapons and drugs) and steal? [more inside]
Please suggest small towns with innovative live/work zoning laws
What small municipalities have flexible live/work zoning regulations? My town's zoning laws need updating. Please suggest smaller cities that have zoning for live/work spaces, so that I can tell my city councilman what to consider. [more inside]
Natural clothes spray?
Is there something with which I could spray my clothes in the stead of washing them? [more inside]
posted by norabarnacl3 at 6:41 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by norabarnacl3 at 6:41 PM PST - 48 comments
Negotiating to work from home
Tips and Techniques for negotiating the ability to work-from-home? [more inside]
Get me from Madrid to Lisbon
At the Madrid airport, will I be able to get off an international flight coming from North America and then make it on to another flight - different airline, going to Lisbon - in just under two hours (1 hr 50 min to be exact)? [more inside]
posted by scribbler at 6:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by scribbler at 6:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Should I move to the city I want to get a job in?
Should I stay in my current job while I look for a position in a new town or move and search from there? [more inside]
Specifications overload
I need a new laptop and I'm not sure what to buy. Hoping the hivmind can point me in the right direction. [more inside]
Best Free File Sharing Script?
Four years ago, Aaorn asked after "free software that will let me set up a document dropbox on my web server. Basically I want to upload files and then have them be available -- through a nice-looking interface -- to users of my choosing." TooManyGadgets recently posted a question that brought DropBox to my attention, and after littleme was kind enough to share a DropBox beta invite, I wanted to revisit the original question. Obviously, there are lots of free scripts that offer the ability to do server-based file-sharing, but which is the best (security + ease of use, with free preferred but not necessary)? [more inside]
Buildings? Design? What's it called?
I can't remember the name of a phase of the building/design process. Help! [more inside]
Font identification
Ay, caramba!
I've been developing a taste for Mexican/border music. [more inside]
posted by jonmc at 5:00 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by jonmc at 5:00 PM PST - 20 comments
It's So Shiny, Now If Only It Worked
My Toshiba Satellite laptop has this problem. But, there's a catch: I'm pretty computer illiterate and don't know how to fix it. [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint at 4:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ms. Saint at 4:43 PM PST - 9 comments
Scripter needs to learn a "real" language.
Help a Perl/Python guy learn C# [more inside]
I am sick of babysitting creaking old printers.
I want to buy the Leaflet-o-Matic 5000 printer of awesome. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Spell check in Messenger?
What's the source of DSL dropping?
DSL is dropping - how do I know if it's modem, router or the line?
Is there a way I can determine if the router or modem is the source of the problem? By the way, there's no computer permanently hooked up directly to the DSL ... all laptops are connected wirelessly. [more inside]
Help me find casualish summer dresses
Help me find some excellent summer dresses for everyday wear. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by robinpME at 3:35 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by robinpME at 3:35 PM PST - 21 comments
Help me build a fence.
Seeking recommendations for a contractor to build a wood privacy fence in Portland, Oregon. Also would appreciate advice on hidden costs, things to avoid, contractors to avoid, etc. [more inside]
How can I shorten my period naturally?
Is there a way to shorten my period that does NOT involve birth control? I have a period that lasts seven to nine days, seven if I'm lucky. At least three to four of those days are quite heavy. It's a huge pain, for reasons detailed under the cut. Would weight loss work? Diet? Increased exercise? Ancient herbal secrets? Is there anything, anything at all? Has anything caused a permanent shortening of your cycle? [more inside]
Looking for computer/productivity tips for users - share yours!
I'm writing an article for my local chamber of commerce newsletter: "Here are the top 5 things you can do right now to make using your computer a better experience". But I keep overcomplicating things. [more inside]
posted by disclaimer at 3:10 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by disclaimer at 3:10 PM PST - 31 comments
What is the total deployment cost of US wireless telephone infrastructure?
What is the total deployment cost of US wireless telephone infrastructure? [more inside]
Southampton - fun and cheap?
Can you suggest fun and cheap places to stay and things to do in Southampton, England? [more inside]
posted by CruiseSavvy at 2:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by CruiseSavvy at 2:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Redirecting subdomain to https
I need to redirect all traffic on a subdomain to https instead of http. mod_rewrite is installed, but I don't know how to use it. [more inside]
posted by The Radish at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by The Radish at 2:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Easy Linux versions
Which flavor of Linux is most likely to give the least trouble with hardware installations? See inside... [more inside]
Tips for optimizing my Macbook Pro for work AND personal use: OS 10.5 Leopard
I've had my Macbook Pro for a year now and I originally used it just for personal activities, the problem is, now I use it for work as well. [more inside]
What is this strange noise?
What is this strange, seemingly bird-related noise? [more inside]
posted by jchgf at 2:27 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jchgf at 2:27 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a good place to get a tattoo in London.
Looking for a good place to get a tattoo in London. [more inside]
Clustering techniques
What clustering technique to use? [more inside]
Self publish much?
The rights to my ~400 page pop/technical book reverted to me when the publisher went bankrupt. How can I best monetize the second edition? [more inside]
Can I salvage anything I've spent?
About to move into a huge (and expensive) house with a couple of friends when we broke up and she started going out with another housemate. I moved out even before I moved in. Can I recover any rent that I've spent on this place? [more inside]
The Ethics of Jumping Ship
Do I tell my boss about a possible job change before or after my 2-week vacation? [more inside]
How do deal-a-day sites work?
How do deal-a-day sites work? Are they really 'deals', and where do they get all the loot? [more inside]
Should I contact my adopted child, now a teenager, whose birth father died recently?
Should I contact my adopted child, now a teenager, whose birth father died recently? [more inside]
I fell in love with Sweetie McFartsalot
The SO and I are shacking up. We have a very good relationship and we love each other. However, there is a problem in the bedroom. No, not that kind of problem. See, my girlfriend has really bad, eye-watering, stomach-turning gas. [more inside]
Can I accept a cashier's check without risking being scammed?
Selling a chair to someone out of state (in Illinois). Despite instructions to either use paypal or a personal check, she mailed me a cashier's check. Any way to accept a cashier's check without risking being scammed? [more inside]
Who's that frog-licker?
WhatWasThatBookFilter: a friend of mine needs help tracking down a fantasy/sci-fi paperback she read back in 1997. Full description below. [more inside]
How do I link a bunch of documents into a formatted binder of sorts?
How do I link a bunch of documents together into a binder which automatically updates when changes are made? [more inside]
posted by special-k at 1:01 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by special-k at 1:01 PM PST - 8 comments
Talk to me, baby
How would a person go about becoming a phone sex operator? [more inside]
posted by CitizenD at 1:01 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by CitizenD at 1:01 PM PST - 16 comments
Openvpn issue
OpenVPN and open ports question. [more inside]
Going handeld! Need advice...
I'm going to be doing some live/handheld camera work for a church conference next week, i've got the camera experience and know how to focus, iris up, bump the gain, white balance on stationary cameras, but haven't done a lot of handheld work. This will be used during concert-like worship sets, and high-energy crowd particpation stuff. Do any mefites have any suggestions for things I should try, pay special attention to, figure out prior to showtime?
What song is this?
What song is this? I only have the first line of the lyrics. "When you can't hold on and your will is mostly gone" or something like that. It's in 3/4 time, medium-slow soulful ballad, male singer...
Late start on gardening, tips?
My vegetable garden currently consists of tomato's, sweet corn, and strawberries. What else would you suggest I plant at this late date? [more inside]
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 12:32 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 12:32 PM PST - 12 comments
Too tall for an Altima?
Tall guy + short car: I have a chance at a great deal on a like-new 2001 Nissan Altima. Trouble is, I'm a little tall for it and am not really comfortable. The seat mounts look unneccesarily high to me, but local dealers know of no seat-lowering kits. I'm having no luck on the web. I'd even consider a swap for a power seat if I knew it would lower more. Any suggestions?
Driveway Paving Cost
How much does it cost to pave (asphalt) a small driveway? Gravel is already in place, it is a small driveway and an area for 3 cars to park.
Are there different methods?
posted by cvoixjames at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by cvoixjames at 12:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Can you help me make an impression (literally)?
Can you help me make an impression and/or leave my mark (literally)? [more inside]
prefixy words?
What are some good words that form the prefixes for other words of varying definition? I want to write a rule-fudging sestina where I do (prefixy word as my sestina end of line word) + hyphen + linebreak + (ending of longer word). [more inside]
posted by juv3nal at 12:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by juv3nal at 12:19 PM PST - 12 comments
What is the recipe of the gods?
I am looking for THE book for exercise and nutrition programs. [more inside]
Riverfront Scrub-a-Dub
Complicated microbology/ecology conundrum: Just bought a little house on a river. The house has two big rocks that jut out into the water that are perfect to sit on...if it weren't for the poop on them (most in a thin, dried layer). Help me figure out a solution that maximizes sanitation and minimizes environmental impact... [more inside]
Romantic UWS
Romantic NYC this Friday night... [more inside]
Email forward/reply character handling?
Is there a resource that lists all the different email programs' handling of forward/reply formatting? I want to write a program that receives emails, but I know some email apps add ">" characters and newlines that I'll have to strip out- I don't want to miss too many edge cases. [more inside]
Books on impact of miracles on Latin American politics?
I'm looking for recommendations on books on purported (modern) religious miracles in Latin America, and their impact on society and politics. [more inside]
Oatmeal me!
Where can I buy a nice cup of oatmeal near Washington Square Park on weekday mornings? [more inside]
Dual core processor question
If I have a dual core processor at 2.40GHz that is running software that isn't designed to utilize both cores (such as some older games), would this be equivalent to running it on a single core processor at that speed (all other things being equal)? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 11:49 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 11:49 AM PST - 11 comments
Question about police rank when it comes to the traffic beat.
Question about police rank when it comes to the traffic beat. [more inside]
Where to apply to become a tour guide in Japan?
Getting a job as a tour guide in Japan? [more inside]
posted by DoctorFedora at 11:10 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by DoctorFedora at 11:10 AM PST - 4 comments
Lindy out in public in the 50's and 60's?
Where can I find a list of any of Charles Lindbergh's public appearances in the 1950's and 60's? I'm especially interested in whether he made any public appearances, speeches, or lectures in California during that time. [more inside]
posted by np312 at 10:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by np312 at 10:48 AM PST - 3 comments
Holy Grail of web-based file management?
Holy Grail of web-based file management needed for girlfriend's non-profit ... so far, no luck. [more inside]
Simple, easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers: What are yours?
Simple, easy and elegant recipes that are always crowd pleasers: What are yours? [more inside]
posted by Carialle at 10:28 AM PST - 52 comments
posted by Carialle at 10:28 AM PST - 52 comments
UK Visa Application Advice - UK & Japanese citizens
I am a British citizen, my fiance is Japanese. We are getting married in Japan in August. Immediately after the wedding, we are planning on going to the UK Visa Application Centre in Osaka to apply for a spouse visa to allow my (by then) wife to re-enter the UK and work.
I will then return to the UK towards the end of August and she plans to return in September (once the visa has been approved).
Can anyone who has been through or knows about this process offer any advice, experiences or opinions? [more inside]
posted by mairuzu at 10:24 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mairuzu at 10:24 AM PST - 3 comments
Three digits... Three letters... What's the code?
What's the numbering convention for the new Indiana vehicle license plates? Is there one? [more inside]
Hallelujah sheet music
Does anyone know where can I buy piano sheet music for Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah? [more inside]
What should I try before I take the plunge and bring in a plumber?
WIll going to warped tour warp her?
Should I take my 14 year old daughter to Warped tour? [more inside]
Which football club does Billy Bragg support?
Which football club does Billy Bragg support? I understand he was born in Bridport, Dorset, and grew up in Barking, a suburb of the east Greater London area. Does Billy support Bridport FC, Barking FC, or some other club? [more inside]
How do I create "more inside" links on my blog?
Using Typepad to blog. How do I create those "After the jump" type posts, where I have part of the post on the main page, with the rest after a link?
posted by rbf1138 at 9:10 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rbf1138 at 9:10 AM PST - 4 comments
Where is the .NET cloud?
Is anyone offering hosted, scalable .NET virtual servers? [more inside]
How can I get rid of this horrible knee pad rash?
Horrible rash on my knees from roller derby knee pads, what can I do? [more inside]
Who was that girl sitting next to Jack Nicholson at last nights Laker game (game 3)?
Who was that girl sitting next to Jack Nicholson at last nights Laker game (game 3)? [more inside]
posted by Plug1 at 8:14 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Plug1 at 8:14 AM PST - 12 comments
Your New Kitchen
RemodelingKitchenFilter: What do you wish you had done to your kitchen when you had the chance? [more inside]
Probiotic tablets -- how can bacteria be dried?
Probiotic vitamin tablets: How can bacteria be made into a tablet? Aren't they alive? How can they be dried? [more inside]
Loss of a dear, loved cat, and getting new cat (or 2). Non-cat people, skip this one.
Loss of a dear, loved cat, and getting new cat (or rather, 2). Non-cat people, skip this one. [more inside]
Schematic drawing How-to?
Designers and design contest judges: I am not a trained product designer but I would like to submit a design to a contest. [more inside]
I did just read Accelerando. Why do you ask?
What kind of computing power would be needed to simulate consciousness? [more inside]
posted by prunes at 7:38 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by prunes at 7:38 AM PST - 21 comments
Recommend a first Douglas Coupland novel
Recommend a first Douglas Coupland novel, if you please. [more inside]
Is this a lockpick?
Is this a lockpick? I found it on my laying on my front porch. Was someone trying to break into my house? [more inside]
Reporting debt-based harassment to attorney general
What's the best way to go about reporting a case of harassment from creditors for debts I don't owe? [more inside]
Feeding My Cats Homemade Raw Meat Diet - Good Idea?
I want to make my own homemade, raw meat (chicken and rabbit) cat food. My girlfriend thinks it's a bad idea. Almost everything I can find on the interwebs suggest that feeding a cat a BARF (biologically appropriate raw food) diet is healthy for the cat. This wiki suggests that there is no scientific evidence pointing to a clear resolution - in the references section there are some vets arguing one way or the other, but nothing concrete. Has anyone been there, done that, or have any other advice? [more inside]
Some Taglines Please?
Please help me come up with two tag lines: , one for hair braiding and the other for henna tattoos [more inside]
knitwits, please hope me!
Help me find an interesting knit scarf pattern. [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 6:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by piratebowling at 6:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Can I easily set up remote acess?
I work in a small office where among other things we shoot and edit training videos. My boss who usually gets involved at the later stages of the editing process is moving to Colorado and we need to figure out how he can access the workstation here to review the editing process and tell us what changes he wants to see incorporated in the final video. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 6:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 6:05 AM PST - 6 comments
How to help a friend get over insecurities?
How can I help a friend get over deep insecurities? [more inside]
What should I do with comic books after I read them?
What should I do with comic books after I read them? [more inside]
posted by raddevon at 4:37 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by raddevon at 4:37 AM PST - 27 comments
What is a fair price?
How do I assess the value of an offer I received for an investment I own? [more inside]
posted by ubiquity at 3:27 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ubiquity at 3:27 AM PST - 10 comments
Cycle GPS logger
Best GPS data logger for (1) monitoring cycle commute and (2) local mapping [more inside]
How to uncurl heat/glue-warped photos?
How can I "uncurl" photos that are no longer flat, but have somehow become warped? [more inside]
Suggest a basic html editor for XP, please!
Anyone know a good basic html editor for Windows XP that will install on a computer for which you don't have admin privileges? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy at 1:14 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Cantdosleepy at 1:14 AM PST - 11 comments
Two boats, which one should we purchase?
I know nothing about boats, but I'll be buying one soon and have narrowed it down to two styles. Help me make a choice. [more inside]
posted by justgary at 12:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by justgary at 12:11 AM PST - 14 comments
June 10
Rollo's
Why are corners cut on some rolling papers? [more inside]
Help me find this life-sucking song
Songfilter: Big band/swing song, female vocals, all about why life sucks. [more inside]
How much would you pay for a monome?
How much would you pay for a monome? I'm looking to sell my first edition monome 40h (monome.org) but don't know how much I should charge. [more inside]
posted by defmute at 10:04 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by defmute at 10:04 PM PST - 3 comments
Why doesn't Steve Jobs wear a belt?
Am I the only person to realize that Steve Jobs never wears a belt at these public Apple conferences? Is this part of his "iconic" look or maybe a mistake on his part? [more inside]
Why doesn't wattage equal amperage times voltage?
Another air conditioning question for the summer! 4.8 A *110V=515W? [more inside]
posted by phoenixy at 8:49 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by phoenixy at 8:49 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for lowbrow books
Looking for sites or reviewers who review books other than literary fiction [more inside]
posted by reenum at 8:35 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by reenum at 8:35 PM PST - 4 comments
Vocab Challenge
Looking for contemporary authors that use advanced vocabulary in their novels. [more inside]
posted by ezabeta at 8:19 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by ezabeta at 8:19 PM PST - 42 comments
Pimp my NOC
How do I make the projection screen in my NOC look like the control room at NORAD? [more inside]
How do I teach to improve test scores in 4th and 5th grade
I'm interviewing tomorrow for two positions, 4th and 5th grade teaching. Reading, writing and math scores have all gone done in the past year at this district and they are all about 10% or more lower then the state average. What strategies would you suggest I propose that I would use to bring these scores up. Especially reading.
Now that you're not so busy, maybe you can read my letter...
Have you ever written to a celebrity who has fallen from grace? Especially one who landed really, really hard? [more inside]
Forcing animated splash screens before every game load.
What is the benefit to game publishers and developers such that they force their animated logos to run every single time their game loads? [more inside]
Bees!
What does the hive mind know about these bees? [more inside]
posted by donnagirl at 7:36 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by donnagirl at 7:36 PM PST - 20 comments
How can I make my cocoa powder shine?
Help me find a recipe that will showcase my fancier-than-average cocoa powder. [more inside]
posted by pluckemin at 7:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by pluckemin at 7:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Would've preferred a broom
How can I cope with a vibrating apartment? [more inside]
Baby, baby, how was I supposed to know
My first baby shower is tomorrow... what do I do? How do these things work? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 7:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by GardenGal at 7:16 PM PST - 10 comments
A headcase needs a gym
I am an overweight 21 year old woman. I want to join a gym but have a lot of reservations. This question is a lot longer than it probably ought to be. [more inside]
Religious Defections
How many people after being brought up in one religion, eventually choose another? [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond at 6:37 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Static Vagabond at 6:37 PM PST - 24 comments
I wish that Bobby Fischer taught more
Regex woes.
Not quite getting how mod_rewrite regex works when flatting urls with multiple variables. [more inside]
posted by Jezztek at 5:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jezztek at 5:27 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a connection between Italians and Native Americans?
While traveling in Italy, I happened to notice Native American tattoos on more than one youngish Italian man. Was this just a coincidence, or is there a preoccupation or admiration of Native American culture among Italians? [more inside]
posted by Paul KC at 5:23 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Paul KC at 5:23 PM PST - 20 comments
Graduate work in Freudo-Marxism
Where can I do graduate work in Freudo-Marxism? Is it even in fashion anymore? [more inside]
posted by jne1813 at 5:22 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jne1813 at 5:22 PM PST - 16 comments
ZIDX - WTF?
What are ZIDX files? I bought a new computer about two weeks ago, and today I discovered about 175 files with a .zidx extension, contained within a ZIDX folder, that I cannot figure out. [more inside]
posted by megatherium at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by megatherium at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Simplicity: The big city - or the small town?
Simplicity means different things to different people. In general, do you think it is easier to live a simple life in the city - or the country? An urban environment - or a small town? Does anyone know of any studies done on how stress is raised - or lowered - by simple living in the city versus small town life?
posted by Gerard Sorme at 5:16 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 5:16 PM PST - 12 comments
I want to read, but I can't!
Is there any way to convert .lrf's to anything readable on OS X? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin at 5:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by InsanePenguin at 5:11 PM PST - 4 comments
Nantucket ahoy!
My wife and I are going to Nantucket this weekend. What are some fun things we should plan on doing? [more inside]
Places to stay in Bisbee and Tucson?
Affordable places to stay in Bisbee and Tucson, AZ? [more inside]
Where is this acoustic mirror in Malta?
A friend and I are trawling Google Earth in a bar, under the assumption that of all the acoustic mirrors left in the world, no-one has yet identified (on the internet, anyway) the one in Malta.
It is supposed to lie north-east of Naxxar, but not entirely sure that this is reliable information. Any ideas for where we could possibly find lat/long co-ordinates or a flat out Google Earth placemark?
Going to Paris in October. What should I know?
I'm spending 4 days in Paris. I've never been to France, and I speak no French. This was a spur of the moment plane ticket purchase. But I don't want to be an unnecessarily annoying tourist. [more inside]
WordPress ~> *abracadabra* ~> Forum
Is it possible to convert a Wordpress database to a BBpress/phpbb forum database, easily? [more inside]
Linking problems with Firefox??
Why doesn't Firefox open links that I click? I've noticed over the last several days that when I click on some links the status bar will start going through the motions to connect, but then it will stop dead (it actually says "Stopped" as if I had pushed the stop button before the page had a chance to load). Nothing really happens after that, its as if the click command was lost in transit. [more inside]
How can I protect my identity?
Greetings. I am a journalist writing a story about people who use the Internet to mess with other people. I am concerned that some of my subjects (they are volatile, vindicative people who can dig up SS#s) will be angry with the story when it appears, and will try to use the Internet to mess with me. Specifically, I'm concerned that they will attempt to steal my identity and destroy my credit rating. So: What credit protection or credit watch service do you recommend? What other precautions should I take?
Snippity snip
Seeking a therapist in the Boston area to help guide me through the process of finishing up a MTF transition. [more inside]
Do I have to pay my roommate's debt?
I'm in a financial pickle due to a bad choice of roommates two years ago. What are my options? [more inside]
The water feels better without that damn sweater!
It's so hot... so, so hot. So I'm looking for the best places in New England (specifically Boston-and-environs and Central Vermont) to go night-swimming and/or skinny-dipping. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display at 3:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by not_on_display at 3:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Which Macbook for Music Production?
Macbooks; I'm going to university this September to study a music technology course, all their computers are macs, I'd like to buy one so I can take my work home. For music recording and production, which macbook is most suitable for me? [more inside]
posted by ilumos at 3:38 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by ilumos at 3:38 PM PST - 19 comments
Disaster Lit Suggestions?
Can you recommend any great fiction or poetry about natural disasters? [more inside]
Problems with antivirus software. How do I check there aren't any viruses?
I think my computer might have a virus. Are there any trustworthy security testing services that I can use to conclusively prove whether or not this is the case? [more inside]
Am I responsible for the Holocaust?
Am I responsible for the Holocaust? [more inside]
We're lazy, I admit it.
We're contemplating moving into a house with no built-in dishwasher... without which we cannot live! What are your impressions of portables? What are good some good brands, and are there any caveats to hooking them up that we should be aware of?
posted by TheNewWazoo at 3:17 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by TheNewWazoo at 3:17 PM PST - 21 comments
Sound of main apartment door slamming akin to small earthquake
I've just moved into a new apartment a couple of weeks ago and after dealing with several issues (cockroach infestation, not cleaned, dirty), etc., the apartment seems to be almost the way I want it. But now there's another issue that is seriously affecting my life at the apartment. [more inside]
Tomatoes and Salmonella
Just sitting here a moment ago in my Brooklyn apartment my girlfriend said "We should throw away our tomatoes since they might have salmonella." How worried should we really be about this possibility? I just bought some tomatoes yesterday and I don't want to throw away perfectly good produce.
Breastfeeding and pumping problems
Breastfeeding and pumping while baby is at daycare. Sudden decrease in output. [more inside]
posted by FloryTric at 2:15 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by FloryTric at 2:15 PM PST - 14 comments
What kind of CRM-like software can manage contacts via a building layout?
I'm looking for software to manage contact information in a way that may be similar to how a landlord might manage an apartment building. [more inside]
how do I find people for my survey?
How can we easily and cheaply find people to fill out our survey? We have been having issues even with a prize. [more inside]
It's like herding Macs
How would you design and manage a system for lending out (and getting back) laptops within a medium-large company? [more inside]
Decimal seconds, please.
Microsoft Excel VBA question: Converting decimal degrees to degrees-minutes-seconds (DMS), with rounding customization. [more inside]
Summertime Beers?
What kind of beer should we serve at our party tomorrow? [more inside]
How to syne Outlook Notes to Ipod Touch?
How do I sync the 'Notes' in MS Outlook to go to the Notes on an iPod Touch? [more inside]
how hard is it to install replacement windows?
I'm moderately handy. Is installing a replacement window something I can do? Or should I leave it to the pros? [more inside]
Help me help you help me.. help.
Often I find myself thinking "yes, that's exactly what I was trying to say", or "that certainly didn't come across as clearly as I wanted", and even "how do I put what I'm feeling/needing into words?" Is this a disconnect between my (sometimes very scattered) thoughts and my verbal skills? [more inside]
posted by self at 1:18 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by self at 1:18 PM PST - 20 comments
How can I safely hang my expensive prints in earthquake country?
How can I hang paintings/framed prints in earthquake country and keep them relatively safe? [more inside]
Why is ther no bat-acitor (hybrid battery/capacitor)?
Why is there no bat-acitor? (hybrid battery/capacity w/best of both) Is there some limitation in physics, chemistry, materials, etc. that prevents it, or has it just not been invented yet? [more inside]
please help the bespectacled leprechaun!
Is it normal for eyeglasses to make one feel much, much shorter? [more inside]
posted by TonyRobots at 12:55 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by TonyRobots at 12:55 PM PST - 19 comments
How do I measure daily adds/changes to a set of data, for backup purposes?
How do I measure daily adds/changes to a set of data, for backup purposes? [more inside]
Copyright law for online images
What are my legal rights, and what compensation can I get from a UK television channel who used a photograph I had taken without my permission, but which I had uploaded onto facebook?? [more inside]
posted by leibniz at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by leibniz at 12:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Where can I watch the Top Chef finale in Chicago tomorrow night?
Where can I watch the Top Chef finale in Chicago tomorrow night?
Freeware or Shareware escrow software
Are there any freeware or affordable shareware (under $50) programs for Windows I can use to track multiple escrow accounts? [more inside]
Looking for trial scenes...
Looking for plays with courtroom/trial scenes. [more inside]
which mozart recording to buy
Mozart's complete piano concertos: Which pianist/recording is the best? [more inside]
How can I share a single file/folder on my Mac?
How can I share a single file or folder on my Mac? I am always connected to the internet, have seen what gazillions of "upload first" file sharing websites and services can do (MobileMe, Pando, YouSendIt, etc.), but it seems to me there should be a way to right click on a file, choose "share & email link," write & send that email and be *done* with it. My recipient can then download said file straight off my machine. Does anyone know of any solutions which are even close? Thanks!
I want to be a human pretzel...
Are there any good yoga/stretching DVDs for increasing flexibility? [more inside]
posted by lemonade at 10:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lemonade at 10:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Thank-you gift for a performer and opera-lover?
I'm looking for a thank-you gift to give to my good friend, who is an aspiring vocal coach and a big fan of the opera. [more inside]
Notepad? Honestly?
I am looking for a good menu planner/template that fulfills what I think are pretty basic features. [more inside]
Avoiding Death by Chocolate Chip Cookies
What am I missing in my diet that I crave Chocolate Chip cookies all the time? [more inside]
posted by cashman at 10:18 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by cashman at 10:18 AM PST - 37 comments
Games that Heal While I Play
Where can I find games for the PC that soothe, make me ponder and go *wow*? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier at 10:13 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by watercarrier at 10:13 AM PST - 34 comments
iTunes won't let me import files
Why is iTunes preventing me adding files to the library? Used to work fine, but now iTunes informs me that "You do not have enough access privileges for this operation". I have checked (via Get Info in OSX) the Permissions for my Music folder and each of the relevant subfolders and all show that I have Read & Write permission. Arrrgghhh! [more inside]
posted by puffmoike at 10:10 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by puffmoike at 10:10 AM PST - 7 comments
Do I live in a hidden gem?
What does it mean to live in the second-to-worst state for public education? [more inside]
Opportunities for my health business?
How can I reach potential clients and new avenues for my health business? Would love specific suggestions for online networks, writing and speaking opportunities, and individual consultations. My business revolves around holistic health, life coaching, homeopathy, and intuitive skills. [more inside]
the drugs don't work
What can we do? Kid's parents are divorced and his mom wants him to be on drugs for ADHD/bipolar disorder, but his dad is vehemently against it. He's 7. [more inside]
posted by thisisfake at 9:48 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by thisisfake at 9:48 AM PST - 35 comments
Poem hunters...
Please help me find this poem that I read years ago and have only a few details from... I think was titled "Emptiness". [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo at 9:35 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by odi.et.amo at 9:35 AM PST - 3 comments
How much computer can I get for around 1000 bucks?
So I am starting to notice that the computer I built on the cheap back in 2003 is no longer cutting the mustard in the fun department and I want to build a new one. Problem is that from looking at Tom's hardware and my own past experiences I am completely over my head when it comes to whats good and what will work well together.
(Bonus question of no consequence included) [more inside]
posted by BobbyDigital at 9:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by BobbyDigital at 9:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Software recommendations for an offline journal or personal diary?
Software recommendations for an offline journal or personal diary? (for Windows XP) [more inside]
Oakland Introduction
Help us get the best out of our Oakland exploration [more inside]
why do you have to be closed pizza gods?!!?
Where to eat a great dinner out in Phoenix? [more inside]
Electronic Drums with an old analogue Reciever
Can I plug a Yamaha DT Explorer Drum kit into the AUX channel on my old Harmon Kardon analogue receiver with a set of big Mission speakers? .. or will something bad happen….?
posted by Scoops at 7:55 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Scoops at 7:55 AM PST - 3 comments
Does a shallow air conditioner exist?
Can anybody suggest an extremely shallow in-window air conditioner, that I could possibly install in a window that has bars across it just a couple inches outside the screen? And don't waste your time suggesting a portable unit, as I'll describe inside. [more inside]
cold fiction for the hot summer?
Two of my favorite books for summer are "Winter's Tale" by Mark Helprin and "Smilla's Sense of Snow" by Peter Hoeg; I'd like suggestions for other (preferably hefty) novels with complex/absorbing story lines and wintry settings or themes to help me stay sane 'til September. Got an ice book to recommend?
Acting in Chicago?
Just relocated to Chicago, want to get back into acting... need some advice on good community theatre groups and talent agents of the non-scam variety. [more inside]
smash$ Xandros
Is it worth changing to xUbuntu from Xandros? [more inside]
My fridge is busted!
Do you have any recommendations for fridge repair in Seattle? [more inside]
Is it my iBook battery or something more sinister?
iBook G4 battery is out of juice. Computer won't start up... even when AC adapter is plugged in. Is there something else going on? [more inside]
Stag and Doe
Are stag and does/buck and does a soley Ontario thing? [more inside]
How to repair severed ethernet cable?
How can I repair a severed ethernet cable? [more inside]
posted by tomwheeler at 6:41 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by tomwheeler at 6:41 AM PST - 14 comments
Fan mail to a writer: where do I send it?
What address to do I put on this piece of fan mail to an author? [more inside]
posted by Ritchie at 6:28 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Ritchie at 6:28 AM PST - 2 comments
Buh-Bye, Please!
How can my mom tactfully kick out guests who've overstayed their welcome? [more inside]
posted by batcrazy at 6:22 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by batcrazy at 6:22 AM PST - 24 comments
Share scam?
A man who says he represents a Boston company called Bayside Equity Group is offering me an astounding amount for some shares I was persuaded against better judgement (my wifes) to invest in some years ago. What's the catch? [more inside]
lord and lady of the flies
Going backpacking in northern Vermont soon - any suggestions? [more inside]
Smokin' and Thinkin'.
What to do while noodling? [more inside]
Yes, I really DO want to read your dissertation--please?
Is it in bad form to ask an author directly via email for an electronic copy of a dissertation or non-refereed academic article, if I, as a student, have no other method of access to the resources? [more inside]
posted by rhoticity at 5:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by rhoticity at 5:23 AM PST - 16 comments
What software will help make efficient use of DVD space?
Where can I find free Linux or Windows DVD organizer software to efficiently make the best use of space on discs? [more inside]
Men, what would set your hearts aflutter?
What is the male equivalent of jewelry? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo at 3:30 AM PST - 67 comments
posted by n'muakolo at 3:30 AM PST - 67 comments
I need a good book on European history
So Mrs Mutant purchased a BBC series , The Tudors, and watching it has raised lots of questions about the real events. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 3:25 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Mutant at 3:25 AM PST - 17 comments
How to invest proceeds from home sale short-term.
Where is the best (safe, short-term) place to invest money (over 200K) from the sale of our home until we purchase another one. Please don't make me learn a LOT about markets, etc. I'm packing and moving to a new area and already stressed. ; ) [more inside]
posted by mumstheword at 1:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by mumstheword at 1:26 AM PST - 15 comments
What are the alcohol content(s) for different extracts?
I'm looking into producing some of my own extracts for baking. Specifically I am trying to find the FDA recommended alcohol content for different flavors (so if I make a lot, it doesn't spoil).
Vanilla seems to be 35%, Peppermint 89%.
I can't seem to find all the data in one area though.
Is there some site that can give me what I need without hours of googling?
posted by jammnrose at 12:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jammnrose at 12:30 AM PST - 6 comments
PHP intro and reference texts?
I want to learn PHP. Fast. Recommend a book or online resources, please. [more inside]
June 9
What's the oldest version of Photoshop that works with Leopard?
I use 10.5.2 and need Photoshop a few times a year. I went to school for design, so I'm annoyingly competent with PS and depend on some of the more 'pro' features, like CMYK (which LE or Elements lacks, I think) and Channel Editing (which Pixelmator seems to lack). [more inside]
posted by tremspeed at 11:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by tremspeed at 11:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Boston Celtics of Los Angeles
Hey, sports fans: I'm trying to come up with a list of connections the Boston Celtics have to Los Angeles. Some of the current roster went to high school or college here... but I'd like to come up with more than the obvious. [more inside]
Ceaseless Barking For No Obvious Reason
My neighbor's two dogs have been barking non-stop for well over an hour. [more inside]
Song ID #1
[Song ID] - Some of the lyrics were, "At least I've got this little song to keep me company" and "Tell me that we didn't meet too late." It was a woman singing; singing of unrequited love and desire and pouring it out into her song.
I love my cat, but I mean... I don't LOVE my cat.
Maybe I'm just a prude but if I wanted an animal to hump my leg every night, I would have got a dog. What is my cat doing? [more inside]
Whether Wireless Audio?
Does anyone have any experience with Bluetooth Stereo Transmitters? I'm looking for a wireless speaker solution for my laptop. [more inside]
10K every day?
How accurate can I expect a pedometer to be? [more inside]
Bringing up baby... snails.
How can I tell if the hundreds of tiny (tip-of-a-pencil) baby snails on my porch are alive? [more inside]
Renaissance Communications Man Seeks Advice.
Am I a marketer? Am I a flack? Am I lost? Yep. [more inside]
posted by producerpod at 8:24 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by producerpod at 8:24 PM PST - 12 comments
Is there a GIMP batch operation that will add copyright/watermark imaging to my photos?
Is there a GIMP batch operation that I can use in GIMP that will apply watermark/copyright images? [more inside]
Where can I get an 11x17 portfolio in portrait orientation?
Where can I get an 11x17 portfolio in portrait orientation? [more inside]
Treks in the City?
What are some moderately intense / refreshing hikes within easy reach of New York City? [more inside]
Can you help me find a certen style of adult sized "Onesie"?
Looking for a green, stripped "union suit" sized for an adult girl? [more inside]
posted by TrueVox at 7:31 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by TrueVox at 7:31 PM PST - 15 comments
Bicycle == Decongestant ?
Why does riding my bicycle clear my stuffy nose? [more inside]
posted by benign at 7:12 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by benign at 7:12 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I block Googlebot and other bots from indexing a certain part of a webpage?
How do I block Googlebot and other bots from indexing a certain part of a webpage? [more inside]
posted by jrholt at 7:04 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jrholt at 7:04 PM PST - 16 comments
Ask for credit when credit is due (at work)?
I'm about to not get acknowledged for my work on a project I put my heart and soul into for several months (at a junior level). Others working on different aspects of the project at similar levels are thanked. There's still time to change the course of events. Should I approach my boss and bring this to his attention? If so, what's the best way to do this professionally? Suggestions on what to say? [more inside]
Why can't I close out and withdraw from my 401k? Any way out?
I want to close out my 401k (and pay the necessary taxes) so I can pay off some debt. My 401k says I'm not allowed. Why not? Can I change anyone's mind? [more inside]
Recording critters at the zoo, need a good recorder
I need recommendations for a digital video recorder designed for multiple video inputs, including sound, (four cameras point at an animal enclosure at a zoo) that's designed to allow for easy access to the videos recorded. Networkable would be really great, or standard removable storage (USB/SATA). I'd prefer it if the device recorded directly in a standard video format so no conversion from a proprietary format is needed.
posted by krisjohn at 6:57 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by krisjohn at 6:57 PM PST - 1 comment
All around, people looking half dead/Walking on the sidewalk, hotter than a match head
Yet another air conditioner question...please hope me. [more inside]
posted by SassHat at 6:40 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SassHat at 6:40 PM PST - 17 comments
Backpacking near Portland OR?
What are some great backpacking trips (2-4 days, up to say 30 miles) with a 5-hour drive of Portland, OR? Loops preferred, but out-and-back is OK.
Computer hardware review sites?
Is there a website that tests computer hardware like Tom's Hardware does, but publishes comprehensive comparison artilces more regularly? [more inside]
posted by ErWenn at 6:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ErWenn at 6:25 PM PST - 7 comments
Rogaine and pregnancy
Anyone used Rogaine (women, I mean; I'm a woman); had success with it, stopped using it to get pregnant/nurse, and had all her hair fall out? [more inside]
What is the best way to travel throughout Italy?
What is the best way to travel throughout Italy? So far we're looking at Venice, Florence, Pisa, Milan, etc. People have been recommending the Italy Rail Passes from here. Is it better to get one of these? Or would it be better to get a ticket at the train station for city to city? Or are there other options that I should know of? [more inside]
gay, online, dating, quandry
I live on an island and it's hard to date. And I'm queer...and 50...a bad combo. Is all hope lost? [more inside]
Can't miss them cause I can't find them
Help me find this painting...
I am looking for a painting that I saw in the St. Louis Art Museum years ago. In my memory, it is of an African-American family on the roof of their house as flood waters circle around them. The father's hands are outstretched in a plea to heaven. I originally thought the artist was Earnie Barnes but I can't find it on his site or anywhere else on the Internets. I am convinced that the painting is in the "Ernie Barnes style" if that helps. Help me please!
posted by delosic at 6:01 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by delosic at 6:01 PM PST - 12 comments
Tell me about Xilitla/Las Pozas
Has anyone ever visited Xilitla, Mexico? I am trying to plan a vacation specifically to enjoy Las Pozas, but I am finding the info on the web a bit scarce. I've pretty much read everything I could find on google including talking to the people at el Castillo, but I am looking for personal accounts and suggestions of how long to plan on staying, what else to do while I'm down there, and answers to questions I haven't thought to ask. I will be coming from Austin if that helps, and right now I am thinking about going round October/November. Thanks.
Any word if the IRS will rate the 2008 mileage rate because of the rapid increase in gas prices?
Any word if the IRS will rate the 2008 mileage rate because of the rapid increase in gas prices? [more inside]
posted by GuyZero at 5:59 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by GuyZero at 5:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Will having a baby physically change sex?
Would having a baby change sex forever? (more info, not for the squeamish, inside) [more inside]
Movies with multiple plot twists
Tell me thriller/mystery movies have lots of plot twists, like in "The Game." Spoilers inside as examples. [more inside]
ID song from "iPhone in the enterprise" video?
What is the song used in the background of Apple's iPhone in the enterprise video? [more inside]
posted by Asymptote at 5:16 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Asymptote at 5:16 PM PST - 3 comments
How to find the value of land in Ireland?
How has the value of agricultural land in Ireland changed since 2003? [more inside]
How accurate are gym equipment calorie burn measures?
How does my excersise bike calculate calories based on weight, and how accurate is it? [more inside]
Where does a foodie buy his supplies in the middle of nowhere?
I live in a gastronomic black hole . There is nowhere within a hours drive to buy decent cooking supplies, please reveal to me your secret sources of cooking supplies! I've googled and hunted and found some, but I want ones that you've had experience with, and know that I will be buying quality stuff from [more inside]
Should I buy a used 12" G4 Powerbook as a stopgap machine?
Macfilter: Thinking of buying a 12" G4 Powerbook, is this irrational thinking? [more inside]
Best poems about the glory of battle?
What are the best poems about glory in battle and valor in warfare? [more inside]
posted by clockworkjoe at 3:18 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by clockworkjoe at 3:18 PM PST - 32 comments
Where's my pushup website gone?
A website I was using has totally disappeared! What's happened to 100pushups.info, how can I get the crucial training programme back - or, can anyone recommend a substitute? [more inside]
posted by prentiz at 3:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by prentiz at 3:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Windows Media 11 question
Greetings,
I have burned a audio cd with windows media player 11 and would like to print out the list of songs. In order to do this I need to find and install mpexp.dll. The only site that I can find that has this insists that I enter a security code that states Only enter symbols attached to a cat. Of course it is impossible to determine which symbols to enter because they want you to join the premium service for a fee. Does anyone know where I can find this dll. By the way the site is Rapidshare.com, obviously a site to be avoided.
I also find it very frustrating to have to go through all this bunk just to print out a list!
posted by Daddest at 2:59 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Daddest at 2:59 PM PST - 15 comments
How to repurpose a dead cell phone's electronics
Know of any good resources "out there" specific to information covering the salvaging, repurposing, and/or cannibalizing of cell phone electronics? [more inside]
Help me identify some mysterious lights
Help me identify a UFO (in the proper sense), seen in Devon, UK a few weeks ago. [more inside]
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by le morte de bea arthur at 2:25 PM PST - 7 comments
Dublin 8
Dublin 8; South Circular Road; Old Harcourt Station, "Antics" with DJ Dave on Wednesday nights; Ring a bell? Are you a Dublin local? [more inside]
A Conspiracy Theory-Themed (Housewarming) Party
We have decided to host a conspiracy-themed party in order to celebrate our new home, and we need more drink/food/activity/decoration ideas! [more inside]
Will it be possible to use the iPhone 3G in the U.S. and in Germany affordably?
Will it be possible to use the iPhone 3G in the U.S. and in Germany affordably? [more inside]
Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the Merritt?
Why are there so many dead deer bodies on the side of the highway on the Merritt Parkway in CT? Do they die on the side of the road right before they prance onto the highway? They look too perfectly placed and appear to lack much bleeding to have been run over then moved aside. [more inside]
Identifying forums on specific subjects
What is your formula for finding the most active online forums for discussions about very specific subjects? [more inside]
How to make an old blind dog comfortable?
How do I make my parents' dog comfortable in what may be the last stage of his life? [more inside]
posted by kldickson at 1:36 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kldickson at 1:36 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me find this camera!
My mom's birthday is this weekend, and I really want to replace her Kodak Easyshare C310 camera. Unfortunately... its discontinued by Kodak and I simply cant find it anywhere else. Help! [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 1:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by silverstatue at 1:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I transfer my prepaid cell number to an iPhone?
Is there a way for me to (1) port my cell phone number (AT&T, go phone) to an iPhone (with an AT&T two-year contract) and (2) retain my ~ $300 prepaid balance? [more inside]
I want to insert an mp3 file into my blog.
I'd like to add an Mp3 file to my blogger blog. How do I do it? [more inside]
Learning guitar - need to find songs with just the chords I know.
I've been learning guitar for just over a month now and it seems to be going quite well. I'm trying to get my chord transitions fast and smooth with the easy open chords before I move on to more difficult ones. I've found a few songs that I can play with just these chords by looking through the usual guitar tab/chord websites, but finding them this way manually is time-consuming. Where I can search for songs that only include a specified set of chords?
Am I eligible to apply for Portugal citizenship?
I was surprised to learn that some EU countries will allow applications for citizenship based on decent for grandchildren and sometimes great-grandchildren of citizens. I'm having trouble tracking down whether this is the case in Portugal (and whether I would be eligible). Can anyone point me in the right direction?
posted by the jam at 12:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by the jam at 12:29 PM PST - 9 comments
Shouldn't eating a salad make me feel better?
Why would eating a salad make me shaky and lightheaded? [more inside]
posted by Mavri at 12:28 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mavri at 12:28 PM PST - 16 comments
Tourist dingbats
...but they've got a great house band.
Since Sam the Record Man went out of business, what's the longest-running record store in Toronto? In Canada? [more inside]
Re Re:
The word "re" means "with regard to" according to Webster's Collegiate. As in "I spoke to you last week re the Smith/Yablonsky matter, and you said ...."
Why do many people insert an unnecessary colon after this word, even when it's in the middle of a sentence? As in "I spoke to you last week re: the Smith/Yablonsky ...." Those extra colons really whack readability, especially when there's more than one. [more inside]
posted by JimN2TAW at 12:02 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by JimN2TAW at 12:02 PM PST - 48 comments
Questions when buying a building
Possibly buying a building in Brooklyn. What kinds of questions should I be asking the realtor and the owner? What kinds of information should I be trying to track down on my own? [more inside]
Can a single AC keep my apartment cold
Can a single AC keep my apartment cold? [more inside]
What is umbrage?
What is it to take umbrage or offense? Is it a biological response? [more inside]
posted by fcummins at 11:39 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by fcummins at 11:39 AM PST - 22 comments
Recommend best Java Swing reference books
Recommend the best advanced-level Java Swing and AWT reference books you know of. [more inside]
How do you get rid of that old-lady-who-bathes-in-perfume smell?
How do you get rid of perfume odors that cling to everything? [more inside]
posted by chan.caro at 11:37 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by chan.caro at 11:37 AM PST - 6 comments
Other sites similar to istockphoto.com for sellers?
I'm looking to sell some of my photography online. I've looked at istockphoto.com, but they don't seem to offer very much percentage of the sale of your image. Are there any larger, better, or otherwise more profitable web sites for amatures similar to istockphoto.com?
Thanks
Yet Another Song Filter
It was a ribald song done by Ann Wilson, I believe to the tune of Liliburlero. I first heard it in the 90s on some sort of compilation CD (not Heart). The song seemed out of place on the CD. The song was set in an older (Merry Olde England, say) time and the singer described attempts/assaults on her virtue, mostly unsuccessful. Ring a bell with anyone?
posted by joaquim at 11:13 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by joaquim at 11:13 AM PST - 4 comments
I wanna live in an RV
I wanna live in an RV [more inside]
Tracking a mysterious sender of vinyl records?
I received a surprise gift in the mail and there was no return address. Is it possible to track down the sender? [more inside]
posted by blithely at 10:45 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by blithely at 10:45 AM PST - 19 comments
Web based file management
I need suggestions for a web based file management solution [more inside]
Please help me take off my shirt!
Okay so I'm about 30lbs over my ideal weight and live a relatively sedimentary lifestyle. I smoke about a pack a day, and don't really watch what I eat.. [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles at 10:38 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by Hellafiles at 10:38 AM PST - 32 comments
Help me be a tattletail without getting told on
Whistleblower Filter: other than getting a city and state fix, if i send an "annonymous" email from a yahoo account, can anyone other than law inforcement figure out who i am [more inside]
No assembly required?
Can anyone recommend a good secular homeschool science curriculum package that includes materials needed for experiments? [more inside]
posted by Zinger at 10:07 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Zinger at 10:07 AM PST - 2 comments
Small, marked bills
I keep seeing store clerks drawing marks on $20 and $50 bills before closing the cash register. Why are they doing it?
Power Converter Question
Help me buy a good power converter for a one-month stay in China. [more inside]
Experts are good at recognizing each other. Reference, please?
I once read that said experts were good at identifying each other. Can you help me find a reference to this factoid? [more inside]
Why can't I open webpages?
ADSL working but HTTP not working. [more inside]
Winery suggestion for Wilamette Valley?
Can anyone recommend a couple of wineries in the Wilamette Valley region by Portland? My SO and I will be there this coming weekend, and would like to know which ones we should stop at. [more inside]
Custom Bracelet Design in Toronto?
Where in Toronto can I find someone who can make this custom bracelet? [more inside]
posted by mutantdisco! at 9:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mutantdisco! at 9:17 AM PST - 5 comments
remote virtual server backup.
What's the best way to back up a Debian Linux install? I have a virtual hosted Debian instance I use as a personal server, but right now I'm not doing anything to back it up. So what's the best way to do that? One thing I'd like to be able to do is take a snapshot of the entire installation, so that I could restore the entire system on another machine (or virtual machine) so that any software I'd installed would work and stay configured. [more inside]
Tattoos and Sun
I have large, detailed, black-ink tattoos that take up my arm from elbow to shoulder. I like them very much and don't want them to fade (they're 2 years old). [more inside]
What is the current state of African-American studies in universities?
What is the current state of African-American studies in universities? [more inside]
Help me learn to love baseball please
Help me learn to love baseball please. [more inside]
Price check, please.
I'm looking for a site that lists the resale value for used electronics. [more inside]
Best bikini clippers?
What's the best electric trimmer for the bikini area? [more inside]
posted by annabellee at 7:06 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by annabellee at 7:06 AM PST - 12 comments
Photography blogs
Professional photographers: What blogs, resources, sites do you use/recommend for keeping up to date, trends, reviews, techniques, experiences with vendors, etc?
Oracle Text (CTX) - Front end for thesaurus queries
My company system has an application that uses Oracle Text for querying large text fields in a natural query language -- I'm a big fan. Oracle Text supports the use of structured thesauri for queries too. This works well but I'm not sure what the best way to implement this is. [more inside]
posted by NailsTheCat at 6:46 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by NailsTheCat at 6:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Moving company overseas, any software to help with online communication like Video & live Screen casting for online meetings.
Moving company overseas, any software to help with online communication like Video & live Screen casting for online meetings. [more inside]
Where does the day go?
Does anyone have helpful software suggestions to help me track my time and notes during the course of a work day? [more inside]
posted by rev- at 5:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by rev- at 5:40 AM PST - 7 comments
San DiEee901
Where can I find an Asus Eee 901 in San Diego close to the convenion center? Will they be available by June 21? [more inside]
Remember that gift certificate you gave me?...
My boss and his wife just had thier second son. What can I get him (or his child/wife) as a gift? [more inside]
posted by thetenthstory at 4:34 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by thetenthstory at 4:34 AM PST - 28 comments
Cupcake liners
How do I sell analog photography in a digital age?
I'm looking for a way to sell darkroom prints of my travel/street photography online. [more inside]
June 8
Help me identify this fantasy novel
About six years ago, a friend lent me a fantasy book, I'm trying to figure out what it was called.
The main character was raised (and possibly summoned) by a wizard deep in the forest, near the beginning of the book the wizard's power starts to flag and the young boy has to leave.
He ends up in a castle and when he hears certain words it triggers memories from his past life.
posted by atrazine at 11:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by atrazine at 11:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Mac me a knife.
Looking for traditional folding knife recommendations... [more inside]
posted by brautigan at 10:27 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by brautigan at 10:27 PM PST - 16 comments
For now, I'll be using Xbox Dead. (handle: StupidComputer!)
PowerBook&NetworkingFilter: Dialogue box freezes after I choose System Prefs > Sharing. Help? [more inside]
sodden vests? sounds uncomfortable...
please help identify this "young adults" sci-fi-ish novel - "I'm an Est, for Ests are best, down to their sodding woollen vests"... [more inside]
posted by russm at 9:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by russm at 9:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Need help charging my mobile phone
I have a Motorola V188 mobile phone from the U.S. I'm in the Netherlands with no charger, and I really need to charge the phone ASAP. How? [more inside]
Help me write the best letter to the editor of my local paper (and by local, I mean, tiny sad town)
A friend was eviscerated in the local paper and I'd like to write a letter to the editor that slams the lack of journalistic integrity home. Help? [more inside]
Cute and Comfy Should Not Be Mutually Exclusive
Recommendations for a robe or comfy wrap dress? [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice at 8:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by The ____ of Justice at 8:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Please, I don't want to be a Typhoid Mary!
Will I get typhoid? [more inside]
Help me get my kink on.
Can you recommend an online, Canadian adult toy shop? [more inside]
What's the rock band seen briefly in the documentary Lake of Fire?
What's the rock band seen briefly in the documentary Lake of Fire? [more inside]
Google Apps for my domain, any disadvantages?
Is there any disadvantage to switching to Google Apps for my domain over just using regular gmail? [more inside]
posted by gtr at 7:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by gtr at 7:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Dish on Dishes
My SO and I have unique (it seems) taste in dishware. We'd like something that is modern, not monochromatic, and more interesting than just a colored outer ring. We'd like a geometric design in a 16-pc set. Ideally, the dishes would be available from a national retailer in the U.S. so we can add them to our wedding registry. Here is an example of what we like. The example is no longer available for sale. Does anyone know if such a thing exists?
SpaceArtFilter: Where have all the rockets gone?
So I'm watching the new Nasa documentary on Discovery and it prompted me to renew my search for rocket art. The issue is that if there is such a thing its not easy to find. I'm looking for prints of old rockets/spacecraft in the vein of this. Doesn't necessarily have to be photographic, but at least photo realistic. Anyone have any ideas of where to look?
Bonus points if anyone knows of small scale desktop models of the old school rockets (Atlas, Jupiter, Titan, Redstone).
Mistaken phone messages, could it be identity theft?
Is my boyfriend the victim of identity theft? [more inside]
Short Gal ISO Bike on Craigslist
How can I buy a bicycle sight unseen? I would like a bike for short (two- or three-mile) hops on country roads -- think quick trips to the grocery store. I know nothing about bicycles, but would like to buy used and inexpensively, with luck, via Craigslist. It will be a long while before I can get to a bike shop to get fitted. So what do I need to know/ask before I make the trek to check out a bike in an ad? There is [more inside]
Please explain the administrative overhead involved in hiring domestic help in Ohio
Has someone previously cut through the thicket of regulations pertaining to hiring domestic help? Social Security? Federal withholding? State withholding? Arrrgh! I'm in Ohio. [more inside]
Civilian Medical Work for the US Armed Forces?
Wondering if anyone on the threads has any experience with civilian medical jobs for the military or could point to a resource on the web where people might discuss this. [more inside]
Can a one-way CFL bulb be used in a three-way socket?
Can I use a one-way CFL bulb in a three-way socket? [more inside]
posted by binary at 5:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by binary at 5:38 PM PST - 6 comments
how to keep from having Bored kids
what activities/programs are recommended to have children do this summer in Irving, TX? We haven't been here for very long and haven't "found our way" yet. we do have a limited budget and need something for the kids to do during the day while we are at work. I'm talking about a 10 yo boy and 13 yo girl. please and thanks in advance.
Actuarial Jobs For Dummies
My fiancee recently graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics with a specialization in Actuarial Science. She has been searching for a job/internship for the past year and no one will give her anything more than a phone interview. She is a very smart person and graduated with above a 3.6. She is very talented and can do just about anything that gets thrown at her, however she has tried to take the first actuary test 3 times and is studying for number 4. Since almost all the companies she has applied to want one test passed she has been SOL.
She has applied for a number of analyst type jobs which have all turned her down also. She has been getting really frustrated and I don't know what to tell her anymore. Is there any other jobs that she should be looking into that would help give her work experience at least until she can pass the first actuarial test?
Help me become Ob-Wan Gynobi.
I don’t know whether to be an doctor or go into an allied health field, like physician’s assistant or nurse-practitioner. I want to be in-between Dr. Quinn Medicine Woman and the guy who gets his door knocked on by the gangster late at night and then takes the bullets out on his kitchen table: a healthcare provider who serves a community and is able to really make connections with people. More inside... [more inside]
I need a Shopping Cart That Takes Donations.
Can anyone recommend a good shopping cart system that can also handle something like donations? [more inside]
Advice for traveling alone in Morocco?
Advice about traveling alone in Morocco and Madrid, or about solo travel more generally? [more inside]
Questions that dazzle!
Job interviewing filter: What are some great questions for a candidate to ask the company that would make them stand out? [more inside]
Good Books To Teach A Landloving Civilian About The US Navy?
Good Books To Teach A Landloving Civilian About The Modern US Navy? [more inside]
IT work from home
How can I make money in the IT industry working from home? [more inside]
Help me open my Word 2008 docs on top of already open docs!
Can someone figure out why Word 2008 on the Mac keeps my newly opened doc behind previously opened docs? [more inside]
Delongpre! DELONGPRE!
In what movie (or perhaps television show) does a character repeatedly yell the name "Delongpre"? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 2:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 2:43 PM PST - 9 comments
How to get an iPod to work in my car? (i had to use this title)
Hooking up an iPod/amp after car stereo was stolen? [more inside]
Convert me from xbox to PS3
[PS3 Filter:] Help an old school xbox guy finalize his conversion to the Play Station way of life. [more inside]
posted by jseven at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jseven at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm seeing the Mouse, so I'll need a House.
At least 9 of my closest friends & I are planning a vacation to Florida in early 2010. We were thinking of renting a vacation house for at least a week. Have you ever dealt with Vacation rental companies? Good Experiences, Bad? Any recommendations on who to deal with in the Orlando area? [more inside]
Levaquin side-effects
How worried should I be about the side effects of this medicine? [more inside]
How jarring is a glossy/matte combo with dual monitors?
For those of you with glossy laptop screens, do you use glossy external monitors, too? [more inside]
FM in SF
Using a iPhone to FM Radio Transmitter in San Francisco? [more inside]
Purely psychosomatic
I fell in love with "Frontier Psychiatrist" by The Avalanches all over again this week. Can you recommend similar songs or artists, particularly with that amusing juxtaposition of voice samples as part of the track? [more inside]
Table fur two
Know of any dog-friendly bars or restaurants in and around Madison, Wisconsin? [more inside]
Office security
Office Security - How do I record/monitor our office computers? [more inside]
NYPL/Pylon font match?
What is the font used by Pylon on all their records and singles and everything else? You know, this one. [more inside]
posted by activitystory at 1:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by activitystory at 1:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Will XP soon be going the way of the Caribbean monk seal?
I'm buying a new desktop PC. What would be the ramifications of getting one with XP installed instead of Vista? Will I regret it? [more inside]
A 27-year-old in a 29-year-old's body?
Is there any reason I can't be younger than I am? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 1:22 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by mpls2 at 1:22 PM PST - 60 comments
Why does my 12" Powerbook overheat so much?
Why does my 12" Powerbook overheat so much? [more inside]
Distinguish between ethnicities
Is there any website that shows the physical differences between the faces of people from different ethnicities? [more inside]
posted by markovich at 12:28 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by markovich at 12:28 PM PST - 24 comments
New Age Top 10
New Age Top 10! We've all read lists of best rock, pop & soul albums - but what would appear on your Top 10 list of recommendations for a New Age noob? [more inside]
Hofstede Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, Starbucks - Hofstede and other research [more inside]
Where are the smart dog people?
Where are the better dog forums online? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium at 11:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TochterAusElysium at 11:40 AM PST - 7 comments
Couple of car troubleshooting questions anyone?
Snazzy Blaupunkt stereo installed in car, but I find myself plagued by a whine which I am assuming is originating at the alternator. If anyone could explain in simple terms how I might be able to eliminate this noise without too much fuss I would be really grateful! [more inside]
Might wanna watch your speed in Wyoming, partner...
So...what's with jail terms for speeding tickets in Wyoming? [more inside]
Help me learn as much as I can about the Manchester music scene
I just watched 24 Hour Party People and I love the music. I want to know as much as I possibly can about the Manchester music scene that produced these people and the people themselves. Please recommend some films,books or television programs that can inform the crap out of me
How to get my photos off my camera?
Why can't my laptop get my photos off my camera? I have a Canon Powershot TX1, and all of a sudden, my laptop stopped "seeing" the photos on it. When I plug the camera into my (windows xp OS) laptop using a usb cable, it recognizes the camera, but just hangs and shows no data on the drive. [more inside]
tremolo controversy
tremolofilter: Floyd Rose pros and cons [more inside]
Is the headset I'm looking for extinct technology?
I am looking for a headset for my phone. I cannot find what I'm looking for anywhere. Are you a bad enough dude (or dudess/ette) to help me? [more inside]
Temperature and bathroom scales
Does temperature (ambient) affect the reading of an analog bathroom scale? [more inside]
What kind of questions will a community college ask during an interview?
I have an upcoming phone interview for a teaching position at a community college. What kind of questions should I expect?
posted by jackypaper at 8:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jackypaper at 8:08 AM PST - 9 comments
NYC lacrosse clubs?
Are there any lacrosse club teams in NYC? [more inside]
posted by overhauser at 8:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by overhauser at 8:04 AM PST - 2 comments
How does one become a freelance wedding planner?
How does one become a freelance wedding planner? Other related questions inside. [more inside]
Leave me alone!
Ex-boyfriend mails crazy letter to my family. Seems to have totally lost it, and concocted a conspiracy theory that they were out to get him, and will somehow end up destroying my life. I. Am. Freaked. Out. Next steps? [more inside]
Tell her sweet little lies?
When my girlfriend asks me about my sexual fantasies, should I tell her that I think about having sex with her friends, or lie? [more inside]
Am I being unreasonable?
I've had a recent and uncomfortable event happen in my romantic life. A previous lover of mine came and visited me and stayed a few days in my apartment knowing that we were separate. This was a mutual arrangement that was unspoken, yet understood. However, after a night downtown with myself and my friends, she gave one of my good friends (who had no idea about our history) oral sex while I was passed-out drunk on the floor no more than 8 feet away in my apartment which I share with my sister. Considering that we had a serious relationship for nearly a year, am I out-of-line in thinking that this was malicious or inconsiderate?
posted by hellslinger at 6:43 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by hellslinger at 6:43 AM PST - 51 comments
Girlfriend's Mac in a coma
Why won't my girlfriend's MacBook start? It went to sleep when we did, last night, and when she got up this morning it was just: BLACK. [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion at 6:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by chinese_fashion at 6:36 AM PST - 10 comments
I got laid-off recently but don't want to continue doing web work. I want to do what I should've when I was younger, which is really figure out what I like. But is it too late? I'm 34.
I got laid-off recently but don't want to continue doing web work. I want to do what I should've when I was younger, which is really figure out what I like. But is it too late? I'm 34. [more inside]
morning or afternoon swims?
When are the sun's UV rays weaker: from 10am to 11am, or from 5pm to 6pm? (East coast USA, this month.) Beach has strict swimming hours, 10am-6pm. I'm looking for which is the better hour to go swimming -- regularly over the course of June -- in a bathing suit, very-wide-brimmed solid straw hat, and sunglasses, but no sunscreen.
posted by sparrows at 6:32 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by sparrows at 6:32 AM PST - 16 comments
Title music to Ric Burns' New York documentary?
What to do in the Toronto area?
I'm a 19 years guy moving to the Toronto area for the summer from LA and I'm just wondering what is there to do in this town? [more inside]
posted by sumobob at 3:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by sumobob at 3:14 AM PST - 14 comments
One version of Windows isn't enough, I need three!
Will Windows 98 and XP run and dual boot (or, treble boot, I suppose,) with my new Vista running computer? [more inside]
I can't believe it's not sugar!
I'm looking for some sugar substitutes (other than Xylitol) that can be used in coffee, tea, and [unsweetened] juices that won't rot my teeth. [more inside]
June 7
Name that chord!
What is the guitar chord being played by Nancy Wilson at 0:44-0:47 in this Heart video? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich at 11:16 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by sergeant sandwich at 11:16 PM PST - 9 comments
A question about Ink Spots. Not the musical group, the stain.
I got black ink on a birch wood bookshelf from Ikea. Help me get it out. [more inside]
80s Music Video Filter: Please help identify this Tom Petty video.
80s Music Video Filter: Looking for the song name of a Tom Petty and the Heartbreaker's video from early 80s that featured a post apocalyptic setting. Tom and Co. walk into a abandoned building and start going through the dusty "junk" left behind. If I remember correctly, they find their instruments and begin playing the song.
posted by Hollowman at 10:32 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Hollowman at 10:32 PM PST - 3 comments
I smell dead people.
I smell dead people. No one else can smell them. It happens at random and lasts for a day a two and then goes away. Am I crazy are have some of you experienced this too? [more inside]
posted by trixare4kids at 10:32 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by trixare4kids at 10:32 PM PST - 25 comments
How accurate is HBO's In Treatment?
How accurate is the HBO show In Treatment in its portrayal of psychotherapy? Is it safe to say if you find the show boring you would likely find being a therapist boring, and vice-versa?
Things to do at PSU.
So I start my post-bacc in July. I'll be in State College, PA for 15 months or so. Where are the good restaraunts/bars? Specialty grocery stores? What do folks there do for fun (on the offhand chance I manage to find time for it)? [more inside]
posted by The White Hat at 9:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by The White Hat at 9:25 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I have a non-clergy friend perform my wedding in Las Vegas?
Can I have a non-clergy friend perform my wedding in Las Vegas? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 8:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 8:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Why do men have more nasal hair than women?
You know, sitting here on a crisp winter's day, and this question comes into my mind:why do men have more nasal hair than women? Seriously though, I have always wondered about this. Any thoughts?
posted by vac2003 at 7:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by vac2003 at 7:50 PM PST - 10 comments
What do you do when you get antsy/anxious?
Antsy/anxious feelings. Help; [more inside]
Best florist in Long Beach, CA?
I'm on the east coast and I want to send flowers to a lady I really, really, really (did I mention "really"?) like in Long Beach, CA. Is there a great local florist that the hive mind could suggest? I suspect that a local shop could make something nicer than the national brands (FTD or 1-800-flowers). [more inside]
help me not kill my new lemon tree!
Help! I was just given a potted lemon tree! What do I do? [more inside]
posted by beandip at 7:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by beandip at 7:22 PM PST - 8 comments
A few questions related to Trance Music.
A few questions related to Trance Music. [more inside]
NOAA Good Radio?
I'm looking for the best choice in a NOAA emergency alert radio. [more inside]
What was the payout on this wager?
Belmont Stakes question: What was the payout on a 2 dollar exacta box (24 dollar total wager because the box had four horses) that included Da'Tara and Denis of Cork?
De-cameraphoning my blackberry
Blackberry-Filter: I'm trying to find a battery cover for my BlackBerry 8330 that _blocks_ the camera and flash - that is, a battery cover that doesn't have the holes for the camera and flash. The reasons for this intentional crippling are: 1) I don't use the camera anyway; it's just an extra vulnerability for dust/water to get in, 2) there are some locations that aren't so friendly towards camera phones 3) camera and flash holes ruins symmetry, damnit! Does such a cover exist?
Do MBT shoes work for toning?
Where can I find a special ring?
Does anyone know where I can find this ring? (Ideally, in San Francisco) [more inside]
posted by AaRdVarK at 4:44 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by AaRdVarK at 4:44 PM PST - 12 comments
I'd like to bake eggy-stink-free biscotti, but how?
Need help from experienced bakers: how do I get rid of the eggy smell that clings to otherwise delicious biscotti (and some other baked goods) after they come out of the oven? The only advice I have found is to add a teaspoon of honey to the batter. (I use your standard eggs, out of the shell) Does this work? What causes the eggy smell anyway? How do industrial biscotti-bakers avoid having the smell?
Housing in Winnipeg?
Where should a first year medical student live in Winnipeg? [more inside]
That hard-to-reach spot.
How do you clean these windows properly when you live on an upper floor of an apartment building? [more inside]
Getting into Studio B
How can an older-than-he-looks 20 year-old guy get into a 21+ music event in Studio B? [more inside]
posted by bkudria at 3:04 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by bkudria at 3:04 PM PST - 23 comments
Do socially responsible investments earn less?
Do socially-responsible mutual funds perform better or worse than similar non-screened funds? [more inside]
posted by espertus at 2:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by espertus at 2:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Workshops in the Baltimore/DC area
Is there anything even remotely like Menlo Park's TechShop, Providence's Steel Yard, or Boston's FabLab in the Baltimore/DC metro area? Alternatively, glass and wood workshops are also of interest. [more inside]
Casseroles hooray!
Casseroles hooray! Give me your favorite recipes! (Important details within.) [more inside]
I want more design and less web.
I want to learn about Web Design. Emphasis on the design part. [more inside]
Music Musik Musique!!!
Horrible breakup. Looking for fun pop music / musik / musique in other languages to stimulate my ears without having to know what's being said. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock at 1:54 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by Admiral Haddock at 1:54 PM PST - 43 comments
Running against the flow?
Why do some runners run in the road ... against traffic? [more inside]
posted by gyusan at 1:25 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by gyusan at 1:25 PM PST - 28 comments
Cross-Country Cat Transportation
My wife and I are moving across country from California to Massachusetts. And we want to bring our animal posse with us. Moving the dogs is not too bad (they are both small enough to fly), but we also have a number of cats, including some that aren't keen on big life changes. How do we get them across the country without them killing us or vice versa? [more inside]
How can I stop swallowing air when I use my CPAP?
I have severe sleep apnea (apnea/hypopnea index 66). I've tried various CPAPs (currently a REMstar Auto M Series with C-Flex) and masks (full-face, nasal pillow, currently a nasal mask). The problem is that for every combination of machine and mask, I wake up in an hour or two, generally having swallowed a lot of air, and stop using the CPAP for the night. The respiratory tech says that it's working when I use it - index as low as 6, which is well within the normal range - but I'm so uncomfortable when I wake up that it's very hard to put the mask back on. Suggestions? [more inside]
ISO suggestions for Columbia River Gorge trip
Four days, mid-July, mid-week, in the Columbia River Gorge. We want to take day-hikes in different locales but stay somewhere centrally located. Hood River, I assume? Or someplace on the Washington side? Hit me up, hivemind.
Can I make my sociopathically selfish ex Be There for me?
I'm scheduled to have a medical (pill) abortion in a situation involving my optimistic, scientifically brilliant, clueless ex-boyfriend. For some irrational reason, he's the only person I want with me while I go through with it. [more inside]
Adventure of a near and far sighted lady
I just got reading glasses progressively bi-focaled into my regular distance glasses, for the first time ever. This was necessary according to my doctor but I can't figure out how to use them. I'm asking you all if there's a way to know if it's me or if it's the glasses. [more inside]
Sneakers hanging from phone lines.
When driving through the city, quite often, I see sneakers hanging from the telephone lines that run across the street. They usually are childrens size sneakers, that have been tied together with the laces, and apparently thrown up over the line. Why is this done?
Referees vs. Umpires: INTO THE THUNDERDOME!
Why are the chief officials in some sports (Soccer, Hockey, Football) called "Referees" and in other sports (Baseball, Tennis) called "Umpires"? [more inside]
How to get better at tactical games?
I absolutely suck at all squad-based tactical games (Jagged Alliance, Silent Storm, Fallout Tactics, SWAT). For those of you that are actually good at these types of games, what makes you successful? [more inside]
Are these Volvos good?
This question is for my friend. He's looking to buy a more fuel efficient car (he gets 10-12 mpg from his Suburban—wants more like 20-25). He is looking at Volvo cars, specifically the 2000-2002 S60's, S70's, and C70's. Evidently the convertible models from the early 2000's weren't that safe. Looking to spend $11 grand or less. What information do you have about these Volvo models? What should he look out for? Are their similar convertibles to the C70 with similar MPG and better safety/maintenance records?
Maybe this partitioning scheme wasn't as clever as I thought ...
Is it possible to reinstall Windows XP on a small partition (~20 GB) of a single 300 GB hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 10:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me decrypt this mysterious stone ...
I'm trying to find out what "J.S. of A." stands for. It's engraved on a stone included in an archival collection I'm processing. [more inside]
posted by ryanshepard at 10:28 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ryanshepard at 10:28 AM PST - 10 comments
My friend Moke and I are experiencing a cosmic cell phone link. What could cause this to happen?
My friend Moke and I are experiencing a cosmic cell phone link. What could cause this to happen? [more inside]
Stuck in bed for the summer
I just found out my 14 year old niece broke both her femur and tibia and will be in a cast from hip to toe for the next 6 weeks! I want to put together a care package - any suggestions? [more inside]
Should I move out since there is no water?
Should I move out since there is no water? [more inside]
posted by PinkButterfly at 9:03 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by PinkButterfly at 9:03 AM PST - 10 comments
Squirming Fake Roach
Where can I find a normal-sized fake roach with moving legs? [more inside]
Family Fun In Montreal?
We're thinking about driving up to Montreal for a 4-day weekend next week -- 2 adults and a 7-year-old girl. There hasn't been a "what to see and do" post about Montreal here since 2005, so tell me what's to see and do these days with a focus on family fun. [more inside]
My desktop is a mess. Help!
Help me stop cluttering up my (OS X) desktop. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 8:41 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by grumblebee at 8:41 AM PST - 23 comments
Is it me or is it just not meant to be?
Relationship Filter: Should I get back with my girlfriend? We broke up last night : ( [more inside]
Should I stay or should I go? Halp!
Please help me find a way to explain to my SO that while I absolutely adore him, it'll be hard for me to drop everything and leave to be with him in another country in a year's time. We've discussed this previously and I agreed, but I wasn't anticipating the sort of exciting workload I now have, and would loathe to leave behind. I'm a ball of confusion and anxiety. [more inside]
14 hours in Pairs!!! What should I do?
Never been to Paris before and am traveling through on wednesday!! Help!! [more inside]
the art of solitude?
I need to know how to enjoy my own company. That is, I need to know how to enjoy my own company enough so that I don't have pangs of envy whenever I see long-term acquaintances having a great time with each other and with Facebook photos to show for it. [more inside]
What male do I seek?
I have a mystery wall socket. What can I do with it? [more inside]
posted by defcom1 at 6:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by defcom1 at 6:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Inspirational music for school prizegiving
I am looking for music which would be good for school prizegiving for children between 4 and 12 years old and their parents. We are in Britain so anything in the charts from here would be even better. [more inside]
Please help me sort this out
Sorting algorithm - how would you do this? [more inside]
posted by Lokheed at 5:33 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Lokheed at 5:33 AM PST - 16 comments
Baseball for kids
Are there any good books to help explain baseball to a 5 year old? [more inside]
How to get / view WWW stylesheets?
How to quickly and easily view the CSS Stylesheet for a site on the Internet for home analysis and tinkering? [more inside]
Lists of super easy meals?
Wiley debated USC in 1935, but on what topic?
Wiley College famously debated University of Southern California in 1935. What was the topic? [more inside]
posted by brownbat at 12:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by brownbat at 12:09 AM PST - 2 comments
June 6
Which Akira should I buy?
Which version of Akira should I buy on DVD? [more inside]
There's ectoplasm in my front yard!
RC Submarine for underwater photography?
RC Submarine for underwater photography? [more inside]
Lame bike helmet drama
Can you help me to convince my son (almost 14) to wear his helmet while skateboarding and biking, instead of giving up these activities because I insist he comply (or walk.) None of his friends wear helmets even though our state law says they must up to the age 16. We have been through a few different styles already to accomodate his cool factor, but nothing suits him but the wind in his hair and his mother out of his face. I hate that he's abandoning riding or skating over this.
posted by maloon at 9:31 PM PST - 62 comments
posted by maloon at 9:31 PM PST - 62 comments
Where Can I Get Disney Movies in Chinese?
Where can I get Disney movies dubbed in Mandarin? [more inside]
I want my two dollars!
Finance-filter: why does my bank take so long to make my deposits available to draw from? [more inside]
Besides getting it tattooed on my forehead.
What are some good ways to spark public interest in a website? [more inside]
posted by Breo at 8:00 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Breo at 8:00 PM PST - 5 comments
GH3 guitar for PS2 doesn't work with earlier versions?
GH3 guitar doesn't play well with others. [more inside]
Waiting an hour really Hertz
I didn't realize the benefits of Hertz's #1 Gold Club don't take effect until after the first rental. Is there a way to get around this? [more inside]
Help me before I melt
(AutoRepairFilter) It is hot in Texas and the A/C in my 2001 Frontier just gave out. What can a semi mechanically - inclined person do about this? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 at 7:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Brandon1600 at 7:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Miracle fruit in Chicago?
Where can I find miracle fruit in Chicago?
Styrofoam vs. Plasic
Why do meat companies/supermarkets always packaged meat in those Styrofoam trays? [more inside]
posted by lilkeith07 at 6:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by lilkeith07 at 6:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Andropause or hypochondria?
I am about to turn 40, and the last couple years have not been great for me physically, so if this is middle-age, then I don't want it. In my case, the problem is dry skin, which has plagued me more or less all my life, but looking back, it seems like in former decades it was a relatively minor annoyance compared to the scourge it has become. Sometimes I go into an itching frenzy. Not good at night when I'm trying to sleep or when out in public. [more inside]
Smoking Foods At Home
I've just figured out how to use my gas grill to smoke things. It's really working well.
Any ideas or suggestions about great things to smoke?
Meat, veggies, cheese? Different woods? Recipes? [more inside]
When is a noun a proper noun?
English grammar filter: can a common noun act as a proper noun if the thing being referred to exists within a shared context? Please help to settle a dispute between my girlfriend and I. [more inside]
posted by ellF at 5:45 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by ellF at 5:45 PM PST - 32 comments
RFID ASAP
I need approximately 20 radio frequency identification tags for an art project, and I need them fast. [more inside]
Aviators not found (not what you think)
Are Ray-Ban RB3030's the only model they offer with the hook temples (You know, that hook behind your ear)? I really like the RB3362, but they come with standard temples. Can you "build your own" Ray-Ban's? Alternately, does anyone know any other makers with hook temples?
Limitless paper in a paperless world
External cardboard DVD slipcases... what's the point? [more inside]
How to browse a neighborhood?
How can I "browse" a neighborhood online? [more inside]
So, do ya think it still works?
Allegedly, this is the original key to the choir loft of Mission San Luis Rey.
A) How can I confirm its origins?
B) What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 4:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by miss lynnster at 4:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Bikemata workout work-around
Does anyone know any good upper-body exercises that don't require the use of my hands? [more inside]
posted by EatTheWeek at 4:08 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by EatTheWeek at 4:08 PM PST - 21 comments
Books on tape in Sacto?
Where can I buy books on _tape_ in Sacramento?
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 3:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 3:36 PM PST - 4 comments
Exporting vector graphics for large-format PDF printing
I have a vector-based image I have created in Inkscape. I will be printing it in a very large format - 3" x 4", - and my printer wants the image to be supplied as PDF. What do I need to do to export a PDF that will be of sufficient quality for printing? [more inside]
How can I alleviate a tight neck and back area?
The left side of my upper back and neck are consistently crick-y, cracky and tight. Once in a while it's painful, but at all hours of the day, I can stretch the muscles and bones in the area and get some clicky sounds. Can you recommend ways that I can alleviate this? [more inside]
The Tin-Horn Nuisance.
Help me locate contemporary marching bands (or recordings thereof) who perform on turn-of-the-century instruments (ca. 1916). [more inside]
I need to identify this logo!
Logo search, can you help me find this logo? [more inside]
How do I get my neighbors' dog to stop jumping on me?
How do I get my neighbors' dog to stop jumping on me? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 2:37 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 2:37 PM PST - 41 comments
Euro 2008 on Kauai?
I'm just about to take a 10-day vacation to Kauai, and while I'm there, Euro 2008 will be taking place: where can I watch it? [more inside]
Support for website redevelopment - it's too expensive!
My education website is in major need of an overhaul. However, I can't afford to pay developers the cost price for it. How can I get funding or assistance for this project? [more inside]
Do you know? Do you know how it feels to not know this?
Song in my head for days, sounds very nineties. Singer is female, chorus something like "Do you know/do you know how it feels to be lonely? Do you know/do you know how it feels to be (small?)" No luck with Google. Help?
AlcoholicFilter: Any natural or non-presciption anticonvulsant's out there?
AlcoholicFilter: Any natural or non-presciption anticonvulsant's out there? [more inside]
posted by hungrysquirrels at 1:42 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by hungrysquirrels at 1:42 PM PST - 27 comments
Looking for European map downloads for iPod
Looking for European map downloads for iPod [more inside]
How can I increase my chances at an 800 SAT Math?
I've studied for weeks (20 hours per week these past three weeks), I've paid attention in math class for years, and I've taken dozens of practice tests. But how to go from 780 to 800? [more inside]
Advice Songs
I need songs that give advice for a mix I'm making. Any sort of advice is fine. For example, "Teach your children well" or "50 Ways To Leave Your Lover". Anything where the singer gives advice to the listener.
Thanks...
Wi-FI camera
How to use Wi-fi or eye-fi flash memory in my compact flash based DSLR. [more inside]
Lado A / Lado B
Where can I find recordings of a voice saying "Side A" and "Side B" in Spanish, to reuse on a tape I'm making? [more inside]
posted by kowalski at 12:42 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by kowalski at 12:42 PM PST - 9 comments
I bought mine tuned.
Would it be way too expensive to get some minor work (installing railroad spikes) done on my banjo... in Washington, DC? (vs. 'the suburbs' ?) If not, any recommendations of general instrument guru shop guys? [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 12:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tmcw at 12:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Removable bike bags...
Looking for bags or similar things that can attach to a bike and easily (without tools) be removed that I can carry stuff in. I currently have a MEC frame bag but it's insufficient, space-wise. I'm also familiar with the Detours bags, but they only carry 5 lbs. Suggestions...? It's important to me that when the item is off the bike, its fastening system isn't still on the bike (like a basket or panniers). Also, if I can throw it over my shoulder (when not on the bike) that's even better. [more inside]
Ich bin ein Berliner... sorta.
What should I do to have some fun/see some sights around my hotel in Berlin, Germany? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by disillusioned at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
Data + video in one disc
Trying to make a multi-mode DVD: video plus data. What tool do I need? [more inside]
posted by echo target at 11:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by echo target at 11:49 AM PST - 4 comments
how to tell if phone jack is functional
is this thing on? Phone jack not working. [more inside]
posted by giddygirlie at 11:40 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by giddygirlie at 11:40 AM PST - 3 comments
Guy sees girl in a bar... Then what?
How do guys meet girls in bars/lounges/clubs, etc? [more inside]
What's the architectural name for the canyon-like space between two spaces?
Architecture geeks (particularly those in SF).. what's the name for the canyon-like space between two spaces? [more inside]
The Future of Zune?
What should I tell my 13-year old niece about the future of her Zune? [more inside]
WTF with Youtube?
Why has Youtube started plaing in Flash?
I am on a dialup, so if there is anything I want to see, I know it is a matter of clicking, minimizing, and waiting a half hour to hit view again.
This morning, it started playing in flash mode, the little circle of dots going round, and even if I let it load all the way and hit watch again, its starts loading again.
My computer?, or just changes at YT?
Where to take medical machinery to get serviced?
Ten year old medical machinery needs a fixin'. Where can I take it? [more inside]
something is squatting by hard-disc and needs to be evicted
Where has all the free space on my hard-drive disappeared to??? It does not correspond to TOTAL CAPACITY minus TOTAL FILE SIZE [more inside]
Non-Sharepoint Version Control for Word?
Alternatives to SharePoint for multi-user collaboration and version control on Word documents (Word 2004 Mac, 2008 Mac)? [more inside]
Should I pay a lawyer $1000 to fight a $3000 liability claim?
Am I personally financially liable for copyright infringement when the company I work for gets sued for the unauthorized use of a song in a commercial I produced? [more inside]
Is it a good idea to use superglue for covering a popped blister?
Is it a good idea to use superglue for covering a popped blister? [more inside]
Super Healing Powers
Any tips for faster ways to recover from a twisted ankle/bruised foot? [more inside]
posted by decathecting at 9:51 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by decathecting at 9:51 AM PST - 18 comments
Why is Israel such a close ally to the U.S.?
Why is Israel such a close ally to the U.S.? [more inside]
Writing class in Columbus OH
Trying to find a weekday-evening or weekend creative writing class in Columbus, Ohio. [more inside]
Books that take place in Knoxville/East Tennessee?
I'm looking for books, either fiction or non-fiction, that take place in Knoxville, Tennessee or other nearby places in East Tennessee. [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve at 9:39 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by timetoevolve at 9:39 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me help him
How to best support your spouse who wants to go back to school? [more inside]
I'd like to Cook a non english breakfast
help me find some healthy *and* cooked breakfast possibilities. [more inside]
Recommend books for IT execs?
Do you have any good book recommendations for IT executives? [more inside]
Houston, TX Career Counselor?
Does someone have a recommendation for a career counselor or counseling center in Houston, Texas? I am more inclined to pick a place with a moderator to strong mental health component.
Inexpensive venue in NYC
Where's a decent -- and most importantly, inexpensive -- venue for 50 exchange teachers for a four-day orientation in the NYC Metro area? [more inside]
Introduction Excercise for Business Meeting
What's a good introduction activity for a group of 30 people? [more inside]
posted by SpiffyRob at 8:14 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by SpiffyRob at 8:14 AM PST - 15 comments
Can anyone recommend some brainstorming software?
Can anyone recommend some brainstorming software? [more inside]
Which of these computer components is faulty?
I bought a new motherboard and a new video card, and now my computer beeps and won't boot to Windows. Which one is to blame? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I at 6:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Who_Am_I at 6:37 AM PST - 14 comments
How painful will my tonsil removal be?
I'm 34 and getting my tonsils out and my palette shaved.. I hear it's really painful. What should I expect? [more inside]
Is more simple bank web security better?
I have noticed that there seems to be a split between some banks/financial institutions who maintain complex security around their on-line account access and others who seem to have actively migrated towards a much simpler approach. Is there any evidence that the "simple" approach is either more or less secure than the "complex" one? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo at 6:22 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by rongorongo at 6:22 AM PST - 7 comments
He's a smoker, he's a toker . . .
Inveterate cannabis smoker as a tenant. Other tenants complaining of smoke that befouls the hallways and apartment above. As landlord, what should I do? [more inside]
Insure Me
How do I select a health insurance policy?
My new boss doesn't participate in a group health plan. He will pay for my insurance, but I'm in charge of researching and selecting a plan. I wish I didn't have to do this, but I like the job so I'm cool with it. (I have COBRA now until whatever new plan I choose kicks in).
How do I even begin looking? Is there a reputable website to go to to get quotes? I'm open to something like a Health Savings Account, but again, I'm at a loss for how to begin looking. It would be a family policy, if that matters.
Should I let myself be exploited for a year in academia?
Should I take this job offer to work at a wage that's barely livable so I can get into grad school? [more inside]
How do I save this friendship?
How do I save this friendship? [more inside]
Moving to NYC!
Moving to New York City. Give me some advice you wish you had been given! [more inside]
I need a flash animator
I need to know: a) how much a good flash animator costs, b) where to find one and c) how long it would take to develop some simple flash based games. [more inside]
Whither thou, BookGem?
How much cost to translate a novel (italian to english), and who can I ask?
How much cost to translate a novel (italian to english), and who can I ask? I mean a very good translation, the one you can find in bookstores. [more inside]
posted by Carl Mentor at 5:04 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Carl Mentor at 5:04 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find a post-grad program in applied statistics
Can you recommend me post-grad / continuing studies in Applied Statistics? Either at Swiss universities, or via good e-unversities. [more inside]
You have been looking at that painting a bit too long and it's making me feel like a nube
Appreciating the visual arts: what should I be looking at? What should I be thinking about? [more inside]
Virgin Mobile US to T-Mobile UK. Can we connect?
Virgin Mobile US to T-Mobile UK. Can we connect? [more inside]
I wish someone would do something about how fat I am.
[DC Gym filter] For downtown D.C. Washington Sports club members specifically. Which location do you belong to: K street or Connecticut Ave? Pros/cons of your location? And if you've been to both, would you recommend one over the other?
posted by hazelshade at 3:45 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by hazelshade at 3:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Help, visited messages within Gmail won't change colors.
I have Firefox 3 color options set so that visited links turn a dark Grey when clicked, every site seems to work with this but the sender and subject lines in Gmail.. What's strange is the links on the left hand side of the Gmail page (Inbox, starred, sent mail, drafts, etc ) go dark when clicked on. Does anyone know if Google uses some special CSS or something on the right hand side, can this be overridden so the visited links will turn the Grey I have checked?
Where to find Federweisser/Sturm, or something similar?
How to find the wine/beverage called Federweisser or Sturm in California? Are there any similar-tasting beverages? [more inside]
If It's Thursday, I Must Be Churning
I'm interested in becoming more organized and consistent with my housework routine. [more inside]
posted by amyms at 12:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by amyms at 12:42 AM PST - 15 comments
What influences do you come from?
"What Institution Are You From" by Helium is probably my favorite song ever. Please tell me what other songs have that melodic pre-postpunk-revival modal-indie-disco horror movie feel, because I certainly can't find them on my own. [more inside]
posted by bunnytricks at 12:38 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bunnytricks at 12:38 AM PST - 15 comments
June 5
Smooth-scrolling PDFs?
What is the best way to scan documents so that they scroll well in OS X? [more inside]
posted by cgomez at 11:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cgomez at 11:33 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I teach myself General Physics over the summer?
After dropping out of Mechanics this spring, I'm starting General Physics in the fall. Which will hopefully be easier. I know from Mechanics that I'm terrible at physics, and I WILL fail unless I teach it to myself beforehand over the summer. I won't have any access to physics tutors or a summer physics class. How do I go about teaching myself? [more inside]
What real life bands/songs sound like Spinal Tap?
What real-life bands or songs sound like Spinal Tap? [more inside]
posted by EKStickland at 10:53 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by EKStickland at 10:53 PM PST - 34 comments
Only on Pay-Per-View
Are any bars in the Seattle area going to be screening this Saturday's UFC contest? [more inside]
posted by Tube at 10:26 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Tube at 10:26 PM PST - 2 comments
Grass or weed?
Why can't I have a weed lawn? [more inside]
How to go about paying for a college education?
How to go about paying for a college education? [more inside]
posted by shangomoons at 9:38 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by shangomoons at 9:38 PM PST - 17 comments
How to translate a painting into clothing?
How to translate a painting into clothing? [more inside]
Gender Neutral Term for Aunt/Uncle
Searching for a gender neutral term for Aunt/Uncle? [more inside]
all this art is making me hungry!
Where is a nice place for lunch near the Brooklyn museum?
posted by shothotbot at 8:33 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by shothotbot at 8:33 PM PST - 8 comments
Make My Pipe Chrome Again, Please!
This evening I bought a vintage 1982 Yamaha XS400RJ SECA motorcycle with under 2600 miles on it. One of the two chrome exhaust pipes is discolored from overheating somewhere along the line. Can I make it silver and shiny again? It's pristine otherwise and runs like a top. [more inside]
No, my friend's name is not Sean Connery.
How can I watch the episode of the game show Jeopardy! that aired tonight, June 5? I just learned a high school friend of mine was on the show, and I missed seeing it when it aired. I'm hoping there's a way to do it online, but I haven't found it yet.
posted by emelenjr at 8:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by emelenjr at 8:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Improvisation in Singapore: Where?
What's the Improv scene in Singapore like? Help me get a more optimistic picture than the one Google provides. [more inside]
posted by WalterMitty at 7:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by WalterMitty at 7:52 PM PST - 3 comments
Pushy job application?
I'm applying for a job at a nonprofit, and the posting says to send apps to the HR director. Is it too pushy to cc: the executive director if I think that him reading it directly would help? [more inside]
How to be comfortable?
How do you learn to feel comfortable with yourself? [more inside]
Help me find this story...
A few years ago there was a short story in the New Yorker set in the near future. The characters were children raised in a world where they seemed to be market research test subjects...
I really can't recall any more details than that... Does this ring any bells?
Vegetables
I want to become a vegetarian, but my husband will still be eating meat. Any practical tips on how to make this work? [more inside]
posted by All.star at 7:03 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by All.star at 7:03 PM PST - 25 comments
Studying for NY bar?
Anyone taken BarBri to prepare for the New York Bar exam? How much preparation per day do you recommend after class? Is it really bad to be behind on the homework for class, how important is it to be completely caught up? Thank you so much!!
Do I need Shocks, Struts or both?
I bought a 1997 Honda Accord from my 21 year old Sister - the car was lowered as a "gift" by her one-time fiance. The original shocks/struts were replaced with adjustable shocks/struts. Or something like that. Lowered cars, if you don't know, ride like a wheelbarrow on a cobblestone road. I would like to buy, on ebay or whatnot, the stock shocks and/or struts to repair the ride comfort of this fuel-efficient car. What do I need? Shocks? Struts? Is the Shock also the Strut? Does Strut refer to the way guys with lowered cars walk? I'm at a loss. General information about what the difference between shocks and struts are would be educational. Specific information about exactly what I need for a 1997 Honda Accord LX would be ideal and much appreciated. Someone out there with a '97 Accord with great suspension who would like to trade it for a lowering kit would be even better! I can try to provide more information if it's needed, but I'm dumb enough not to know if more is needed or not.
posted by idzyn at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by idzyn at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments
Which hoodie should I pick?
I'm ordering custom screenprinted sweatshirts and am looking for feedback on various brands and styles. [more inside]
posted by aqhong at 6:35 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by aqhong at 6:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Which part of the Bruce Trail is not to be missed?
Which part of the Bruce Trail is not to be missed? [more inside]
Rude taskbar
winXP filter: Taskbar takes focus away from applications; Setting 'dont steal focus' in powertoys has not helped; What tools can I use to help me find out why/what is doing this? [more inside]
Sometimes beauty really does come from within
What sort of things do you do, besides a vigorous romp in the hay, that leave you feeling so utterly relaxed and happy that your glow is obvious to random passers-by? What makes your inner light shine so bright that it's utterly contagious? [more inside]
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:14 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by freshwater_pr0n at 6:14 PM PST - 56 comments
Multiple distros on one partition
I have Ubuntu installed in a chroot. [How] can I boot into it? [more inside]
posted by finite at 5:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by finite at 5:22 PM PST - 7 comments
I had to check the proper conjugation of "swim" for this question
Has anyone ever swum between the North Shore and Nahant, Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 5:20 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Countess Elena at 5:20 PM PST - 1 comment
How to dehydrate papaya?
How do you dehydrate/prepare to dehydrate fresh papaya? [more inside]
I want to punch something in the face. Can you help me?
Looking for a website that will allow me to upload a picture of my choice and then have it punched in the face. [more inside]
Where can I take studio art classes in London?
Where can I take studio art classes in London? [more inside]
A 120V air conditioner with a 240V outlet
Given constraints, how can I make a 120V window air conditioner work on a 240V outlet? [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 3:12 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by sbutler at 3:12 PM PST - 20 comments
Friendships: where's that "hibernate" button?
I'm pretty bad at keeping in touch with people. How can I cultivate low-maintenance friendships? What's the minimum required
to keep a friendship alive over time? [more inside]
How to cheaply and easily encode 3,500 CDs to MP3s?
i have about 3,500 CDs. I want to rip them to MP3. I'm too lazy to do it one at a time on my computer and too cheap to pay a service like MusicShifter. Any other options? [more inside]
Punk Summer of 08
I need punk (60s garage punk to present day punk) songs about summer.
Watts a volt, anyway?
Can anyone help me figure out what kind of power source I need for my outdoor art project? [more inside]
posted by xo at 2:49 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by xo at 2:49 PM PST - 10 comments
Help! No internet in Windows on a Mac
Running Windows on my Mac and having some internet woes... [more inside]
When can my kitties be friends?
Yahoo Store design firm recommendations?
1) Client insists on using Yahoo Store because they're comfortable with it and have a decent relationship with Yahoo. 2) Client's current Yahoo Store design firm is lethargic about any changes, even when they're responsible for breaking them in the first place. 3) Does the hive mind have any recommendations for a new design firm that can implement some (modest, mostly back-end for metatagging and on-page content updates) changes quickly?
who built what where near?
How can I find houses by interesting architects in my area? It seems like every couple of months I come across a story about someone who bought a house that was designed by a frank lloyd wright 3rd gen second cousin disciple. [more inside]
What are some good, light-hearted, humorous travel books?
What are some good, light-hearted, humorous travel books? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 2:09 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by nitsuj at 2:09 PM PST - 26 comments
Ayúdenme, Boricu@s!
Puerto Rico: Help Me Find Stuff in Ponce. [more inside]
Can Gmail 'redirect,' ala Mail.app?
DO NOT suggest a water fountain in Central Park!
I'm arriving in NYC at 7am. I can't check in to my hotel until 4pm. I'm gonna need a shower between then. How the heck do I do that? [more inside]
posted by thisjax at 1:46 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by thisjax at 1:46 PM PST - 22 comments
Getting a simple https folder to call my own
Is there a hosting service that will provide me a directory to put some simple https (SSL) content without a lot of $$$ and effort? [more inside]
Xubuntu on an iMac G3
Is it worth it to load xubuntu on a tray loading iMac G3, 333MHz, 64MB RAM, 6GB HD? [more inside]
Complex plastic coke bottles -- what happened?
Those big plastic soft drink bottles used to be a two-part construction, with an opaque sleeve or cup around the lower half. Why were bottles made that why, and why did they stop? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 1:08 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Rash at 1:08 PM PST - 17 comments
any suggestions for self-feeding scanners?
my dad has 4000 4x6 photographs he wants to scan into the computer to archive on flickr. he doesn't want to feed them in by hand, but wants a decent resolution. any suggestions for scanners? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer at 12:59 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by melodykramer at 12:59 PM PST - 15 comments
Share your IT infrastructure, hosting and version control thoughts for web development firms?
I work for a small web development company. As we are growing, I have been tasked with looking at a few pieces of our business:
- Version Control (Currently we don’t do it. We’re starting to use Subversion at my recommendation)
- Development Environments (We don’t exactly have formalized dev/stage/production right now, more like just dev/production…)
- Hosting (How we host our different clients varies… too much… we need a good solution)
- Infrastructure (i.e. how we host our own email, how we back up our data)
I already have some thoughts and recommendations, but they’re based on my personal experiences, so I thought I’d see what other experiences are out there and find out what other people/companies are doing… [more inside]
Why can't I get a web-based flash mp3 player to play consistently well?
Why can't I seem to get a nice simple web-based flash mp3 player to play consistently well. ? [more inside]
Extending the life of a Pentium D desktop via a processor swap?
Can I extend the life of my aging Dell XPS desktop by means of a processor swap? Details within. [more inside]
All politics is a multidimensional lexial space; and also local.
Where can I access transcripts of currently running political ads and/or political speeches? [more inside]
How to convince employers that you are more than your job title?
I am a library director who definitely needs a change of job (possibly a change of career) but I am stumped as to how to convince employers outside the library world that I am willing, able and sometimes more than qualified to do a job that doesn't necessarily involve books/libraries/IT maintenance. Can anyone share examples of how to convince employers you are qualified for something different? [more inside]
How do I get the most out of an IEP meeting?
What should I look for in the IEP and what should I ask the child study team during the IEP meeting? [more inside]
What can I do for you?
I'm trying to research the equivalents of the English phrases "What can I do for you?" or "How can I help you?" translated into 10-15 other languages. (So basically, across cultures.) [more inside]
posted by visual mechanic at 11:13 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by visual mechanic at 11:13 AM PST - 25 comments
Say it wasn't all for nothing...
I'm strugging to come to terms with the fact that I've read such a seemingly extraordinary number of books yet seem to remember so very little. The obvious answer is to apply oneself more rigidly, in future, to study; to take notes and review them, etc. However, I really don't feel like writing extensive plot summaries every time I read a book, neither does this help me deal with the very distressing realisation that I don't know as much as I should do. [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno at 11:05 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Zé Pequeno at 11:05 AM PST - 22 comments
Is there a resource for matching motherboards with their appropriate rackmount chassis?
Is there a resource for matching motherboards with their appropriate rackmount chassis? [more inside]
Working with my father is killing me. What can I do?
Working with my father is a nightmare. Should I quit? How do I deal with the repercussions? [more inside]
How can I get rent back from a room I need to leave
Scary roommate situation. I want to leave and I'm trying to figure out if I have any way of getting my money back, which I really need to help me get another room. [more inside]
Recommendation for reporting tools for MySQL database
Need recommendations for tools (e.g. Crystal Reports) to build reports from a MySQL database. Should be easy enough for a non-programmer to use. What are the pro's and con's of the tool(s)?
how to keep an ssh session going despite constant disconnections?
How do you keep an SSH session alive when you are forced to use a crappy wireless network that constantly disconnects? [more inside]
Will she end up with a crown or looking like a clown?
My aunt wants to go to Central America for a dental vacation. Has anyone done this before, and if so, do you have any clinics/travel services you'd particularly recommend (or veto?) [more inside]
Russian translation of document needed, please!
What's the name of this mental illness?
A couple of months ago, I read an article about a very rare illness primarily affecting men which caused them, among other things, to hurt themselves - sometimes quite seriously. Does anyone know the name of this disorder? [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 at 10:01 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by anonymous78 at 10:01 AM PST - 17 comments
Life in Monterey
My friend has an awesome job offer in Monterey, but she's only been up there for vacation. [more inside]
field guide to ramen
Please share your favorite ramen-like instant noodle product and it's distinctive qualities. [more inside]
Assisting the blind?
Are there general guidelines to helping/assisting a blind person? [more inside]
posted by repoman at 9:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by repoman at 9:43 AM PST - 7 comments
How to comprehensively spider a site
I have been charged with doing a full audit of my company's "web portal solution". This involves me going through the hundreds of pages and essentially developing an incredibly detailed sitemap showing where all pages link back and forth to. Please help me do this efficiently and accurately - I want to impress. [more inside]
not a goulash
Does this literary form exist? [more inside]
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 9:28 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 9:28 AM PST - 32 comments
Oh hai~I can haz umploymentz?
I just finished a 3 month temp assignment. I'm in the great state of Maine. Can I collect unemployment? [more inside]
How do I manage my HOSTS/LMHOSTS file and/or better manage a virtual machine IP that changes?
How do I manage my HOSTS/LMHOSTS file and/or better manage a virtual machine IP that changes? [more inside]
posted by bertrandom at 8:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bertrandom at 8:50 AM PST - 7 comments
Salivafilter: Why do i keep having to swallow spit?
Salivafilter: Why do i keep having to swallow spit? [more inside]
TheLastReal.Com
Domain Naming Troubles - I have spent the last week and a half trying to come up with a clever dot com for my web design company. I am looking for suggestions on keywords that I can use to form a good domain name. [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 8:20 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 8:20 AM PST - 16 comments
flooded half whiskey barrel
I have two half whiskey barrels in my backyard, which I'm trying to grow bamboo in. One of them is VERY prone to flooding. What can I do to stop it from turning into soil soup?
Can I put R40 bulbs in my R30 cans?
You are invited to an alcohol-free affair.
How necessary is it to serve alcoholic beverages at an evening ribbon-cutting ceremony? [more inside]
The ineffable scent of sunbeams and happiness
Line laundry smells awesome and rack laundry... doesn't. Why? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 7:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Shepherd at 7:37 AM PST - 14 comments
Looking for a green family car
Help us pick a car! We're looking for a good used family car. We have two daughters, a 2 1/2 year old and a newborn and need a car that can accommodate an infant car carrier without putting the front passenger's knees in the glovebox. [more inside]
posted by Reverend John at 7:35 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Reverend John at 7:35 AM PST - 23 comments
Converting Flash to QT?
Can I convert this flash-format into quicktime or some other burnable format? [more inside]
posted by moedym at 7:27 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by moedym at 7:27 AM PST - 16 comments
How do I choose a scoliosis specialist?
How do I go about choosing an orthopedist to monitor my adult scoliosis? Any personal recommendations in the Chicago area? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 7:24 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by desjardins at 7:24 AM PST - 2 comments
Dallas Bachelor Party
DallasBachelorPartyFilter: Im attending a bachelor party this Saturday night in Dallas. Most of the guys attending are in there late 20's and early 30's. Please help me gather a list of bars (Not clubs), that would be fun to start the night out and of course we will be ending the night with a visit to a few strip clubs so i need a list of those that would be recommended also.
posted by flipmiester99 at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by flipmiester99 at 7:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Vague Music Question
Name that tune: Sounded like a Beyonce song, vaguely; the chorus sounded like the girl was saying "what it is"; pretty up beat pop music. I can try and be more vague. I heard the song at an Aldo, so it is probably some new popular pop music: I'm just not hip and don't listen to the radio. [more inside]
Do a curly-haired person's curly hairs all have the same chirality?
Do a curly-haired person's curly hairs all (or nearly all) have the same chirality (i.e., left-handed coils or right-handed coils)? Does it vary from person to person?
Take [Us] Back to Old New Brunswick
Road Trip Filter: Help us plot our road trip to Canada! Difficulty: active toddler. [more inside]
Retcon of the Jedi
Does the continual revision of Star Wars have any artistic parallels in any medium? [more inside]
Teaching English
How to teach a disadvantaged, left-behind student English? [more inside]
posted by LSK at 5:08 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by LSK at 5:08 AM PST - 4 comments
What should we do in Logan?
My family is headed to Logan, Utah this summer. We're planning on seeing "1776" at the Utah Festival Opera, but wondering what other things we should try to see. [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome at 4:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Picklegnome at 4:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Guide to operations of cargo containers?
About six months ago I found a German website (English language) with an excellent guide to the various types of ISO cargo containers, their specifications/schematics and operational tips of how to load and secure cargo. I've lost the link and can't find it again... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus at 4:55 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by thewalrus at 4:55 AM PST - 2 comments
A quick slip of the clutch...
I was driving down the highway and needed to pass a vehicle. I punched down on the gas and the engine revved but didn't engage. Yep. Slipping clutch. The catch? This happened 3 years ago and I haven't been able to fix it yet. [more inside]
Genuinely Fair
Now that the primary season is over and major party nominees have been determined for the upcoming U.S. presidential and congressional elections, please help me find unbiased, non-partisan, impartial news and commentary outlets to follow the campaigns. [more inside]
posted by netbros at 3:44 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by netbros at 3:44 AM PST - 17 comments
Of course I want to *%^& well stay connected!
HALP PLZ! I'm a wireless girl on a MacBook. I'm staying at a friend's house and have hooked my computer up to her DSL connection. An annoying Internet Connect dialogue box keeps poping up saying: "This is your reminder that your connection is still active. Do you wish to remain connected?" so I have to click "Stay connected" every fifteen minutes.
It's a kind of slow torture that's driving me crazy and I can't turn it off. [more inside]
posted by heffalump at 12:53 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by heffalump at 12:53 AM PST - 5 comments
Danger Will Robinson! Sex life in jeopardy! Help!
So, my girlfriend and I have been in a long-term (almost 4 years) relationship with one another but, unfortunately, about a year and a half ago our sex life ground to a halt. [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 12:52 AM PST - 70 comments
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 12:52 AM PST - 70 comments
gc wants to make the bleepy bloopy sounds =(
Tracking software makes me weep. Help me find a simple program for making music on my computer. [more inside]
June 4
When is the better living through chemistry?
Where are the transhumanists who will settle for current technology? Transhumanists seem to be waiting for some unspecified date when we will have jetpacks and nanobots and neural interfaces. Yet we can already improve our bodies somewhat. Consider hearing aids. Directional microphones let you focus on people around you and tune out background noise. Dentures are better than our teeth. So why do transhumanists use their own teeth and ears? [more inside]
posted by Monochrome at 10:37 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Monochrome at 10:37 PM PST - 22 comments
Undeniable Examples of Women Geniuses?
GeniusFilter: Help me win an argument and prove that there ARE undeniable examples of women geniuses throughout history or even today. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 10:36 PM PST - 66 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 10:36 PM PST - 66 comments
Help us enjoy a summer in Sacramento!
Help us enjoy a summer in Sacramento! [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide at 10:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mahoganyslide at 10:36 PM PST - 15 comments
Frederick, Maryland: amuse me.
What interesting, different, off-the-beaten path things can I do in Frederick, Maryland? [more inside]
Keeping better track of past programming code?
How can I better organize my different bits of programming code for reference and reuse? [more inside]
Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?
It occured to me the other day that one result of China's one-child policy is that most people since 1979 have probably grown up without brothers, sisters or cousins and more recently without aunts or uncles. Is that accurate? Have other social roles become more prominent in order to fill these gaps? [more inside]
He's Not My Brother, Dammit.
How to tactfully respond when people comment that my partner and I look like "brothers"? [more inside]
How do you stay flirtatious, witty, and mysterious when you REALLY like someone?
Help me Don Juan Kenobi, you're my only hope; or How do you stay flirtatious, witty, and mysterious when you REALLY like someone? [more inside]
To purposely make myself below-average to avoid being average?
What looks, uh, the least bad on a transcript - a C or a D w/ an A or B as a repeat grade? [more inside]
My whole f*cking life is a wreck/I'm desperate, get used to it?
Don't be desperate. Okay, how? [more inside]
Name this tune
A few years ago I saw a music video with a female singer whose face had been blue screened into a animated scifi setting. The video was very cool despite its somewhat "Clutch Cargo" (or Johnny Chimpo if you prefer) vibe.
Anybody have any idea what song it is?
Bulging disc but no back pain
I have been recently diagnosed with a bulging disc (not sure if this the same as a herniated disc) in my lower back--L5. It is pressing against nerves that is causing extreme pain in my right hip and leg. I cannot stand, sit and walk without pain so the doc gave me several drugs which has taken a bit of the edge off. I have decided to have surgery in order to get my life back again.
Funny thing is that I have NO BACK PAIN AT ALL.. Does this mean that after surgery I'll be having back pain from now on as a trade off for no more extreme hip and leg pain?
There is nothing in the chemistry of a toenail that predicts the existence of a human being.
I need treatment advice or doctor advice for my ingrown toenail. Difficulty: desperate rock climber. [more inside]
posted by mindsound at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mindsound at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Early jazz recommendations?
What are some of the earliest jazz recordings that I absolutely need to get? [more inside]
Which gem mines in and around Franklin, NC should we go to?
Which gem mines in and around Franklin, NC should we go to? [more inside]
Black rectangle on Microsoft Word
There is a black rectangle across the bottom of my Word document (about an inch from the bottom of the page, about half an inch tall, stretching across the page). Can you get it to go away? [more inside]
Ping Pong Cellular Telephony: Chinese phones and US SIM cards
Phone from China, SIM card in the US: what do I need to know to make sure I have a working cell phone when I return to the US for a month or two this summer? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer at 8:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by msbrauer at 8:13 PM PST - 6 comments
How do credit bureaus work in Canada and the US?
How do credit bureaus work in Canada and the US? [more inside]
posted by phyrewerx at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by phyrewerx at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Bubble, bubble, toil and trouble
I want to buy some bubble bath for a gift for someone who says he takes baths solely for the bubbles. As a no-nonsense showers-only girl, this is unknown shopping territory to me. What's some seriously good bubble bath? I guess my criteria would include but not be limited to: doesn't leave a greasy residue on the skin; prolific, long lasting bubble action; and geared for a grown man, meaning no overpowering floral scents or sparkly teddy-bear-princess-themed packaging.
Where should we go for a weekend getaway?
The boyfriend and I would like to get away for a weekend. Somewhere interesting within a five hour radius of Richmond, VA. Where to go? [more inside]
Help please.
Help me try to save my dog. [more inside]
How can I work anonymously?
I have a good deal of experience as a phone sex operator. Recently, I decided I would like to go into business for myself rather than work for an agency. I don't think it's legally possible to incorporate anonymously, but still I'd like to keep my real legal identity as private as possible. Any tips? [more inside]
Preparations/Procedures for Getting Child Placed at My Home
Suggestions/Ideas/Advice for how to prepare/proceed for a sibling being taken out of the family home (and possibly into my own home)? [more inside]
Doggy baby dilemma
Boot to the head . . . in Spanish
Looking for an English-Spanish martial arts glossary. [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 7:41 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Joleta at 7:41 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me learn math!
What are some good sources to teach myself advanced math in preparation for an econ/finance phd? [more inside]
Where can I find full-time telecommuting work?
Where can I find a copy-editing telecommuting gig? [more inside]
Close and present lumber
Using pressure-treated lumber to build indoor furniture: Will I Die? [more inside]
Do you use Yelp?
Seeking advice on using Yelp to help drum up business. We pay nothing now, and get a bit of traffic from it, we're wondering if we paid $150/month with a year contract, would we substantially increase that traffic? What has your experience been with Yelp, either as a user or a business?
posted by Echidna882003 at 6:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Echidna882003 at 6:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Selling MP3 Downloads
What's the best way to sell mp3 downloads? I run a website for an indie musician who'd like to setup a shop for his tunes. [more inside]
What to do at night in a small hotel room in a small country town?
My husband and I are going on a road trip this weekend and have plenty of places and things to do during daylight hours. It's just the two of us (yay, no kids!) and we'll no doubt chat all day during the drives, hikes, sightseeing. We need something to do between checking in and going to sleep. I'd like an activity that's cheap, and involves the both of us. [more inside]
posted by b33j at 6:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by b33j at 6:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Meet Fido, Head of Document Destruction Services.
Inspired by this thread, how do I go about finding an employer that allows its employees to bring their dogs to work? For those of you fortunate enough to be in this type of situation, how did you find your job? I am a patent prosecution paralegal and open to the idea of relocating.
posted by invisible ink at 6:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by invisible ink at 6:03 PM PST - 11 comments
It's the inside that matters. Right?
Do I have some sort of identity-crisis? [more inside]
Help me find a specific issue of Seventeen magazine from the 1980s
Looking for an issue of "Seventeen" Magazine from the 1980s, probably 1982-1987. The only thing I remember about it was that it had a multi-page advertorial that purported to be a diary by the niece of Lynda Carter ("Wonder Woman"). The "plot" of the diary was that the niece was visiting her famous aunt. I'm pretty sure in one entry she surprised her aunt by making chocolate-chip pancakes for breakfast. It was almost certainly a makeup advertorial, maybe Cover Girl? I would LOVE to buy this issue on eBay or wherever if I can just figure out which month and year it was. Thanks for any help.
posted by GaelFC at 5:50 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by GaelFC at 5:50 PM PST - 8 comments
Get thee to some Vitamin D!
What is the best way to get Vitamin D (other than sunshine!) to support optimum calcium absorption? [more inside]
"It could've been good if you only..."
I need "It could've been good if you only..." songs, in the vein of New Slang by The Shins. Does anyone know any good ones? [more inside]
Should I try to make my life more busy?
Is managing a demanding full time job and two children, plus an evening MBA program worth the hassle? [more inside]
posted by beachhead2 at 5:11 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by beachhead2 at 5:11 PM PST - 11 comments
Washington, Washing-ton. Six-foot-twenty...
Flying to D.C. from Minneapolis at the end of the month. Haven't booked flight. Don't fly often. Need advice. [more inside]
Idenitfy quote about life beginning again
I am trying to identify a quote - it was something to the effect that "life begins anew in the Fall" or "life begins again in the Fall". I believe it may have been part of the epigraph or dedication of a novel, perhaps by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Edith Wharton or possibly a British novelist. My english teacher explain that the quote referred to the social "season" that started up in the Fall when everyone returned to Town. [more inside]
posted by litchik at 5:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by litchik at 5:01 PM PST - 3 comments
How would you show off 400+ photos?
Seeking large capacity photo albums in Portland, Oregon! [more inside]
Hard SF Universes
What hard sci-fi authors besides Larry Niven have large collections of stories within the same universe? [more inside]
Where can people ask and receive personal recollections from old folks online?
Is there a specific place on the internet where younger people can ask and receive personal recollections from elders? [more inside]
Going beyond the textbook and the Language Lab
What are your favorite online resources for learning, practicing or getting exposure to the languages you speak? I'm looking for things that go beyond a textbook and a couple of CDs: things like interactive tools and study materials, well-written blogs written in / about the language, and especially audio, video or reading materials that people learning the language might not be able to find easily. [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 4:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by shirobara at 4:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Housing in Los Angeles: Build or Buy?
Would it be more cost effective to build a house or buy a house in Los Angeles? [more inside]
How can I quickly design and print event tickets for my theatre group?
My community theatre group forgot to have tickets printed for this weekend's show. I'd like to use a template and print them on my office copier to help the group save money. Is there an online program that will help me do this easily? I have MS Office 2000 programs, but the built in templates don't want to cooperate.
Guidance would be appreciated.
I Can Has Camera Repair?
DSLR is broken. Repair or replace? [more inside]
Resell an ibook: fix it?
A question about reselling an ibook g4 with a broken screen. [more inside]
Latin translation
A small piece of latin translation/identification required, if someone would be so kind. [more inside]
posted by fire&wings at 3:52 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by fire&wings at 3:52 PM PST - 2 comments
Why won't my Linux machine play nice?
Red Hat Linux won't correctly mount USB flash drive. Also cannot send email. (Although I can log into Gmail, just not send email, chat is also blocked.) FTP from Linux machine to other computers is ok, but we cannot FTP into the Linux machine from Mac or Windows. Are these problems related? Help? [more inside]
Thiamine for anxiety?
Is Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) effective for generalized anxiety disorder? [more inside]
Urban Planning Career for an IT Consultant
As a one-time IT Consultant (Business degree), should I choose planning as a profession? [more inside]
I can has copyright permission?
Yet another copyright question. Seeking advice or success stories on locating copyright owner for strange book from the 60s. [more inside]
How to not squander a summer?
I just found out that the contract that I am working on will be ending at then end of the month. I'm elated. I've been in a rut for a while, and this seems like the perfect opportunity to shake things up. What now? [more inside]
Hint: the answer is not sperm whale.
What land animal has the largest testicles? [more inside]
Where should I go dancing in Toronto?
Where should I go dancing in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by you just lost the game at 2:29 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by you just lost the game at 2:29 PM PST - 15 comments
Disney DVD and computer drive do not play.
Help me get Kiki's Delivery Service to play on my Mac. [more inside]
It costs WHAT?!?!
Is there an easy way to estimate startup costs of a tech services company? [more inside]
Why do my eyes well up with tears when I hear something moving?
Why do my eyes well up with tears when I hear something particularly moving? How can I stop it from happening? [more inside]
Help Me Research!
I'm researching a very specific time period in American history for a paper and I need some help finding sources of information! [more inside]
posted by Funky Claude at 1:54 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Funky Claude at 1:54 PM PST - 9 comments
Egg white cost question?
Why do 100% egg whites cost 2x more than 99%? [more inside]
posted by emptyinside at 1:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by emptyinside at 1:35 PM PST - 12 comments
Surge protect a washer?
Do I need a surge protector for my new washer? [more inside]
Help me find old diaries published or placed online
Please help me find awesome online diaries! No, not blogs, diaries. [more inside]
posted by kalimac at 1:22 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kalimac at 1:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me point this thing at teh intarwebs
Built a little website, and now would like the world to see it. How best to do this? [more inside]
Doggie flight to Europe?
I would like to take my dog with me to Europe this fall, and have questions. [more inside]
Professional networking faux pas
Through a weird wormhole of coincidence, I'm meeting up with a person who is leaving her job at a magazine. I happen to be good friends with a guy who just passed the first round of interviews to replace her, and I know he wants this position badly. Is there anything I can do to take advantage of this coincidence on my friend's behalf? [more inside]
Job-loss Mortgage Insurance?
Should I get job-loss mortgage insurance? [more inside]
Looking for Fun Camera or Computer Projects during a Cross Country Drive
I'm looking for instructions, guides, or suggestions of something fun to do with my camera or laptop during an upcoming cross-country drive. [more inside]
I want to do the fingerwave
Is there someplace in the Seattle area where I could go to be taught how to do some retro hairstylings like fingerwaves? [more inside]
Will I lose my metabolism if I stick with this workout plan?
Will I lose my metabolism if I stick with this workout plan? [more inside]
posted by JamesJD at 11:51 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by JamesJD at 11:51 AM PST - 32 comments
A world made by hand, or a proprietary solution?
Blogging software vs. roll-your-own? [more inside]
Excel Address Labels?
Excel filter:: Making mailing labels out of an excel spreadsheet? [more inside]
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 11:43 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 11:43 AM PST - 4 comments
Stand alone streaming music player.
Looking for stand alone inexpensive media player for streaming Internet music. [more inside]
Not another earbud question.
Recommend-some-earbuds-that-meet-my-bizarrely-specific-criteria-filter: I like everything about my current earbuds except the fact that they're making my ears pop. [more inside]
Roadtrip! Dallas to Denver
I'm driving from Dallas to Denver and want to make the trip fun:
1)Where should we stay overnight along the way?
2)What interesting things should we see and do along the way? [more inside]
posted by verevi at 11:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by verevi at 11:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Recommendation for a wireless lapel microphone that works with a camcorder?
Recommendation for a wireless lapel microphone that works with a camcorder? [more inside]
posted by donovan at 11:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by donovan at 11:15 AM PST - 4 comments
How do you break up and move out?
I've never initiated a breakup before last night. We live together. What do we do? [more inside]
CABLE GUY!!!
Will I still have cable next year? [more inside]
Where can a group, half of whom don't eat meat, get awesome cheap food in Chicago?
Help me find places to eat in Chicago. I don't think I've been to a bad restaurant there, but I'm looking for new places, plus I'm looking to save money on this trip. For added difficulty, 2/3 of my entourage will be vegetarian, so a variety for them would be nice. [more inside]
What is this mysterious process that hijacked my shortcut?
What is this mysterious process that hijacked my shortcut? I was using Photoshop CS2 and entered the shortcut key for "Save for Web" (Alt+Shift+Ctrl+S) and instead of getting the Save for Web dialog, a very minimalist login box appeared. Intrigued, I brought up the Task manager, right-clicked on the "Login" entry in the list, and selected "Go To Process." The process turned out to be C:\WINDOWS\SYSTEM32\vidifker.exe. [more inside]
posted by Optimus Chyme at 10:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Optimus Chyme at 10:11 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I get set lists for concerts I went to?
Set lists for Angie Stone at the Forum, Kentish Town, London, 30 April 2008 and for Mary J. Blige at the O2 Arena, London, 3 June 2008 anyone? [more inside]
Do you capitalize the cost of software development?
Does your company capitalize the cost of software development? Why or why not? [more inside]
Giant Kitty
My cat is big. What are the chances of him getting bigger? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Saint at 10:00 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Ms. Saint at 10:00 AM PST - 15 comments
Like Paint for Mac?
Can you suggest a simple 2d drawing program for Mac OS X (Tiger)? I'd like something with the simplicity of MS Paint. I'm trying to draw some very simple line diagrams. If it's free (or cheap) that would be good. [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by bluefly at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
There is *one* perpetual motion machine...
How come there's no way to harness the rotation of the Earth as a power source? (although I guess wind power sort of does this...)
Environmentalist porn
Optimism Filter: What individuals, groups or publications are thinking innovatively about the future of our planet and how to get there? [more inside]
The Kneedle and The Damage Done
How long after injury to wait before seeing an orthopedic surgeon? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by zackola at 9:32 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by zackola at 9:32 AM PST - 12 comments
Chicago store selling mahjong sets?
Chicago store selling mahjong sets? [more inside]
How do you limit the time in front of your computer?
What limits do you set for yourself with regard to the time you spend in front of your computer? Does it work--any advice for enforcement? [more inside]
Pregnancy after a youth of drink and drugs?
Assuming a woman has given up alcohol, to which she was strongly attached for 15 years, and has also given up cocaine and ecstasy (MDMA), which she used regularly, and she is now drink and drug free: could this past of substance-abuse affect her pregnancy in any way? And if so, what could she do to minimise the effects? For clarity: she's not pregnant at the moment, but would like to have a baby. [more inside]
Help identify this mystery object!
When my roommate moved out last week, she left some things behind for me and the new roommate. Among those things was an Object I found in one of the kitchen cupboards -- and when we found it, me, my new roommate, and his father studied it for a full three minutes, and we cannot figure out what this object actually is. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:55 AM PST - 9 comments
Paint my thumb green!
Help me plan and plant a garden this summer! [more inside]
posted by onalark at 8:48 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by onalark at 8:48 AM PST - 22 comments
At $4.40/gallon, OUCH!
Why is my cars gas mileage so low? [more inside]
Cruising dilemma. Which rooms to choose?
For my 30th birthday present, my mom is organizing a family girls-only Caribbean cruise for the two of us and my two aunts. According to the travel agent, we have two options. Both are Carnival cruises, with the same ports of call. We're having issues deciding which one to pick. [more inside]
Stupid WiFi security snafu I'm wasting my question on this week.
Home WiFi network security-filter. I set up my security using WPA and now my home computer won't connect to the network. Please talk to the moron in small words. [more inside]
More than mojitos...
Help me plan my Cuban party! [more inside]
Sleeping on your side: hurt your shoulder?
Does sleeping on your side hurt your shoulder? [more inside]
Visiting Bergen
What are some mindblowing scientific concepts?
What are some mindblowing scientific concepts (proven or hypothetical)? [more inside]
posted by stvspl at 7:31 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by stvspl at 7:31 AM PST - 57 comments
'Office Outings' and 'Team Building' ideas in the Seattle area.
'Office Outings' and 'Team Building' ideas in the Seattle area. [more inside]
There's got to be an easier way...
Is there an easy and relatively inexpensive way to ship a pallet of furniture and household goods halfway across the country? [more inside]
International Rock Tour Date One of One (or Two)
As per this MeTa post, I'll be over from London to San Francisco for the third week in August. Where can I gig when I'm there? [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant at 7:13 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by armoured-ant at 7:13 AM PST - 3 comments
Attention Tivo customers: Mars Needs Women
What is the purpose of this random noise my electronics are making? [more inside]
posted by bondcliff at 7:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by bondcliff at 7:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Ice Ice Baby.
Where can I find some good, quality shaved ice in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? [more inside]
You won't steal my heart by stealing my focus
IE7 keeps stealing focus, even after I use TweakUI. [more inside]
posted by subbes at 7:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by subbes at 7:03 AM PST - 4 comments
M-x stop-this-nonsense
How do I stop emacs from messing with my windows? [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number at 6:00 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ghost of a past number at 6:00 AM PST - 4 comments
Kurdish and Mongolian and Luganda, oh my!
What are the most multilingual websites on the web? [more inside]
Lithuanian supermarket shopping filter: What does fresh whole milk look like?
OK, I am in a Vilnius hotel next to a Maxima supermarket -- but which milk do I buy to drink? Cartons, plastic bags, penguins, cows? Pienas, the internet tells me, but how do I recognise fresh milk, the sort that lasts about a week as opposed to months. And whole milk, not skimmed.
I hate my neighbors
Can a Homeowners Association (condo, specifically) require that its dues be paid by the mortgage company out of escrow? [more inside]
posted by gjc at 4:09 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by gjc at 4:09 AM PST - 7 comments
How does my former coworker get rid of this kid?
My friend needs to see her son removed from her living situation. How can this be done most effectively? [more inside]
can I setup usb on linux to only support input devices?
Does anyone know a good way to make input devices be the only thing recognized by usb on linux? [more inside]
posted by brent_h at 12:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by brent_h at 12:10 AM PST - 8 comments
June 3
How do I transfer money overseas?
A friend of mine owes me money, but he's overseas for an unknown amount of time. Is there a way for his bank to transfer money to my account without large fee? What are the options? [more inside]
Should I take these antibiotics even though they are mine?
Should I risk taking these antibiotics for my abscess or just wait a few more days? [more inside]
Leaving New York, Never Easy... Car hire?
I'm currently in Astoria, NY, and planning to drive to DC tomorrow in a hired car. [more inside]
posted by tomble at 9:59 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by tomble at 9:59 PM PST - 20 comments
Basic online privacy questions
Basic online privacy, from other people using my same network? [more inside]
Furniture suggestions in Chicago suburbs
Furniture store suggestions in Chicago Suburbs [more inside]
natural indoor spider control suggestions?
What are some natural spider repellents I can use in the house? Google searching leads me to believe that there are a number of essential oils that might be effective, but do you have any first-hand experience? With which ones? How to apply? Any other natural cures that I won't mind putting around my house? Also, are there certain things that attract spiders that I should avoid having around? I know they are generally harmless, but they make me so uneasy.
Unzipping Shell Extension and Vista
Where can I find an unzipping program for Vista that has a shell extension for Explorer? [more inside]
posted by flatluigi at 7:41 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by flatluigi at 7:41 PM PST - 11 comments
What Else Is In The Teaches of Peaches?
I'm looking for musical suggestions that might help me ... fuck the pain away. [more inside]
The Steady-State Question
How far can you travel in a particular state (geographical, not emotional) without leaving it? I was thinking about this the other day when travelling from Asheville to Kitty Hawk, NC, and I realized that it was an amazingly long journey to take all within a relatively small (but long) Eastern state. [more inside]
So stinky
My dog has cat pee on her. She stinks. HELP. [more inside]
No zingers here
To me, quarters are worth their weight in gold.
Laundromat in Ann Arbor, MI or surrounding area that accepts credit cards? [more inside]
How do I find a good mover in NYC?
How do I find a good mover in NYC? [more inside]
Making refried beans with canned pinto beans
How can I make decent refried beans using canned pinto beans? [more inside]
is the fat lady singing?
is this relationship worth saving? (of course, a lot more inside.) [more inside]
posted by violetk at 6:14 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by violetk at 6:14 PM PST - 50 comments
What do I need to know about being treasurer of a nonprofit?
I've been elected treasurer of a small nonprofit. I'd like some advice about best practices for creating a budget and tracking our finances, and also about other responsibilities I should be aware of. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak at 6:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by croutonsupafreak at 6:05 PM PST - 7 comments
I am sure I can find monsters in my closet, but they don't come pre-mounted.
Colorado Craft Filter: I am looking to find how to procure another mounted monster head. [more inside]
posted by silkygreenbelly at 6:00 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by silkygreenbelly at 6:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Name of a two-member guy/girl band?
Trying to remember the name of a band... [more inside]
posted by whataboutben at 5:57 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by whataboutben at 5:57 PM PST - 15 comments
Yet Another Backup to DVD Question
I need software that backs up my pictures to archival DVDs. It must do incremental backups, allow me to access the pictures without special software, allow me to set the DVD recording speed (so my archival DVDs don't get destroyed).
What app meets all three seemingly simple but yet mutually exclusive criteria? [more inside]
posted by roofone at 5:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by roofone at 5:38 PM PST - 7 comments
fisher price toy squid stretchy
Scared bird herd (flock)
Why are some birds less scared than other birds? [more inside]
Any Portuguese Speakers?
The Brazilian musician Walter Santos just died (on May 29, in Sao Paulo), yet despite the fact that he is one of the pioneers of bossa nova (and also father of the singer Luciana Souza), there is precious little information about him available. Are there any Portugese speakers who might help me translate his obituary? [more inside]
posted by ornate insect at 5:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ornate insect at 5:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me find this poster!
Help me find a full image of a Clinton campaign poster from the Puerto Rican primary [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 5:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 5:14 PM PST - 8 comments
How to Give Comfort
Has anyone ever had to comfort a person who's been responsible for an accident that caused someone's death? What can one say or do that helps? [more inside]
Bluetooth is making me sick.
Why does my Bluetooth earpiece make me nauseous? [more inside]
maternity leave questions
I am working as a home health aide in a private home and need some information about maternity leave. Details inside. [more inside]
What are some creative uses for my unusable staircase?
What are some creative uses for my unusable staircase? [more inside]
What is the smoothest teenage sex music?
If you were doing the soundtrack for a teen comedy, what song would you play in this scene? [more inside]
posted by Beardman at 4:19 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by Beardman at 4:19 PM PST - 44 comments
Looking to buy a mid-range banjo!
time to start learning the banjo?
Should I keep fighting, or pull this tooth out? [more inside]
X11 leaking?
Does my X11 server have a memory leak? [more inside]
Where can I find a stuffed Chambered Nautilus?
Where can I find a stuffed Chambered Nautilus [more inside]
Open Source Social Networking, blah, blah, blah.
Yet Another Social Networking Question: I'm looking for something that does well with different user groups. [more inside]
Side Pain
Constant pain on left side, sometimes on right side: what's wrong? [more inside]
Beyond Bruschetta
What to do with a baguette? [more inside]
Should I confront my friend about their flakiness?
Dealing with a friend whose tendency to vacillate with both plans and moods is driving me slowly mad. Should I speak with them about this, or find a way to deal with it? [more inside]
I need advice on firing two employees!
I need to terminate two employees this week... [more inside]
Patents and research
I want to do a research study involving someone else's patented idea. What magic powers do patents have on the use of the idea in research? [more inside]
Domains and Movies
Please help me price this deal. Got a call from a company that specializies in rights clearances for television and feature films. They would like to use my domain as a backdrop in their story. While they have been short on what part the domain plays exact in their story, they did say "would like to use the website on a computer screen as set dressing in our upcoming motion picture" and "Production will create their own web design for the page with a still of one of our lead characters. We feel that this use would lend an authentic touch to our production. "
Any recommendations on how I should approach this? and the way to make this most profitable for me?
sumac?
I just bought a big bag of sumac (the spice, not the poison). Now what? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 1:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 1:41 PM PST - 15 comments
Uppsala travel
What to do in and around Uppsala/Stockholm, Sweden as a tourist? [more inside]
Save my data before the disk asplode
My external hard-drive's on the fritz. What can I do to make sure I get all my data off it before it goes? [more inside]
posted by djgh at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by djgh at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
What's that Word
What is the word or Phrase for a situation where competing persons become emroiled in a "sub game "? A different level of competition, so to say.
Relates to game theory somehow. It may or may not include the word "pareto". Thanks.
Easy and cheap voice mail solution please!
My small business needs a permanent phone number with several easily customizable voice mail boxes. [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning at 12:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by my homunculus is drowning at 12:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Long term care insurance - worth it?
Calling all insurance pros: Is it worth keeping my long term care insurance? [more inside]
How do I take a paged-down screenshot in Internet Explorer using Vista for free without watermarks?
How do I take a paged-down screenshot in Internet Explorer using Vista for free without watermarks? [more inside]
Most important social psychology books of past 50 years?
What have been the most important books in social science (including psychology, political science, sociology, anthropology, economics, "applied" social sciences like marketing, and so on) of the past 50 years?
Have any weird food facts/jokes for a Canadian farmers market?
Do you have any weird food facts/jokes for a Canadian farmers market? [more inside]
posted by KathyK at 12:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by KathyK at 12:27 PM PST - 10 comments
So this is why I wrote so much about Tarzan...
Help me find this short story about Edgar Rice Burroughs in hell. [more inside]
Kittens pooping everywhere. Send help, please!
Help a first-time pet companion teach her kittens to use their litter box consistently! [more inside]
Poetry Software
What does a software for poetry writing need [more inside]
posted by ljrsphb at 11:52 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by ljrsphb at 11:52 AM PST - 17 comments
If I Make This School Better, I Can Change the World! Um, right?
I'm looking for some research or (last resort) anecdotal stories about the effect of improved/improving schools on communities/neighborhoods. [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 11:45 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by jeanmari at 11:45 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I rotate images using javascript?
Having trouble with javascript. How do I rotate two images using javascript? [more inside]
posted by eightball at 11:36 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by eightball at 11:36 AM PST - 4 comments
Ordered X, got Y. Help?
Spent $$ on wooden blocks with "beautiful nine-colour palette." Got seven blah colours. novanatural.com's response: "that's what our supplier gave us." Visa: "That's, uh, a bad situation." Now what? [more inside]
posted by kmennie at 11:32 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by kmennie at 11:32 AM PST - 37 comments
Embedded email images what?
What is going on when I sent an attached image from Mail (on my Mac) to an aol email address? [more inside]
Too damn tired to think of a title
Where can I take a nap in NYC? [more inside]
If it's not my thyroid, what else might it be?
I am looking for suggestions as to what medical problems may look like, act like, and walk like thyroid problems, but aren't. Specifically hypothyroidism. [more inside]
get IE7 to play nice...
How to get EXPLORER 7 to open ? [more inside]
Toys to keep the screeching to a minimum
Toys for very long airplane trip with a 13 month old? [more inside]
posted by Joh at 10:34 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Joh at 10:34 AM PST - 36 comments
Lazy guy doeasnt want to drag each file separately into burning software
I need some help choosing the correct software to burn DVDs of my 40GB mp3 collection. [more inside]
posted by buggzzee23 at 10:09 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by buggzzee23 at 10:09 AM PST - 13 comments
Other Like Hiro to Help Me Lose Weight
Recommendations for Sci-Fi while on the Treadmill? [more inside]
Guess my shin-jury!
What does a stress fracture feel like? [more inside]
Web 2.0 Music Construction Set?
Does a basic, online "Web 2.0" app exist for creating music notation? [more inside]
PM Software with emphasis on task-tracking
Suggestions on task-tracking/project management software for small teams with multiple projects? The primary requirement is that a superuser can assign tasks and receive status and percent-completed updates. [more inside]
Help us decide where to live!
Help us decide where to live! [more inside]
Is there a simple (kinda) task manager for Linux?
Linux + EEE + Chaotic Projects = ????? Project Manager.
What should I try? [more inside]
Spammers ruin everything: how do I stop them from abusing mailing list signups?
On our website, we've got a little one-field form where people can fill in their e-mail address and sign up for our mailing list. The form seems to now be the target of spammer-hacker bastards, and random people are complaining about being signed up for a list they've never heard of. What should we do, besides take down the form altogether? The only thing that comes to mind is a captcha (but that adds another step to what should be a one-step process). [more inside]
posted by chrominance at 9:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by chrominance at 9:45 AM PST - 7 comments
How to handle two job offers?
There is a possibility I will be given two different job offers in the span of a few days. I don't know which one I prefer yet, or how exactly to handle the situation. [more inside]
call of the wild
In pornographic videos (I'm told that) 100% of the actresses are, uh, highly vocal. What's the percentage among women in real life?
posted by paphun123 at 9:32 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by paphun123 at 9:32 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me make a list of questions for prospective Chicago landlords!
I'm compiling a list of questions to ask prospective landlords when viewing their properties in Chicago next week. Help me make sure I'm asking everything I should be! [more inside]
Nice work, can I have the name of your tattoo artist?
Tattoo artist sought in Central New York (preferably Syracuse). [more inside]
Breaking into the voice-over industry: Your experiences
I'm posting this question on behalf of my brother. He is looking to start doing some part-time work in the voice-over field. I'll be his technical advisor and producer. We'd like to get some advice on how to get started; like, places to find sample scripts for a demo, what equipment would truly be necessary, your experience with accepting payment, and/or any other items you wish you had known when starting out in the voice-over field. I've done the requisite Internet research and reading of past Ask Metafilter posts, but would really like to get personal experiences about the specific items mentioned in the expanded question area. [more inside]
What should we test for our web software pilot?
Doing a "pilot" for an new internet service product, what should be in our plan to verify it is a viable idea? [more inside]
Rate control for bulk email
When sending bulk email, how much do you need to throttle the rate of outgoing emails to avoid ending up on spam blacklists? [more inside]
posted by greenie2600 at 8:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by greenie2600 at 8:15 AM PST - 3 comments
How can a "lazy" person develop successful work habits?
How can a self-described "lazy" person develop really effective and successful long-term work habits? [more inside]
Vaio gives "system timer error"
My laptop gives a "system timer error" and so I probably need some guidance in replacing my laptop's CMOS battery [more inside]
DRM free me baby!
Help me conceive / design / implement a videoconferencing solution for a medium-sized business with three offices.
Help me conceive / design / implement a videoconferencing solution for a medium-sized business with three offices. Our requirements are numerous and may need to be reined in based on budgetary constraints... [more inside]
posted by aydeejones at 7:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by aydeejones at 7:34 AM PST - 6 comments
Kitty on the potty?
I want to teach my cats to use the toilet instead of a litter box. Anybody done that and have tips? I've searched the web (?), but would like to hear from others about the experience before I take the plunge. [more inside]
posted by owhydididoit at 7:11 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by owhydididoit at 7:11 AM PST - 18 comments
Crapherding by numbers
Mid-twenties, student, renting, moving a lot - how much stuff can one own, and what are your strategies for keeping to that? [more inside]
posted by carbide at 7:06 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by carbide at 7:06 AM PST - 17 comments
Nous respondons a vos soiree? NRVS?!
RSVP means "respondez sil vous plait", but when I respond to an RSVP, is there a French acronym that acts as the "We are responding" counterpart to RSVP?
posted by parmanparman at 7:03 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by parmanparman at 7:03 AM PST - 17 comments
Looking for detractors of Literary Darwinism
Literary Darwinism: A relatively new field of evolutionary psychology / literary theory. What has recently been written in argument against it? [more inside]
Better pain management through electricity
Kinkyelectricsex: My partner wants to bring a TENS machine into the bedroom. How safe or dangerous are these things? [more inside]
Debilitating pain in both heels.
Unusual, debilitating pain in both heels. Ouch. Advice? [more inside]
Help me stash my cash
I am absolutely crap at saving and live pay cheque to pay cheque.
This must change. Help me find the best place to squirrel away a small amount of cash each week, where I *won't* be able to withdraw it easily. [more inside]
posted by t0astie at 5:22 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by t0astie at 5:22 AM PST - 32 comments
Ye Olde DMV
Where would one research the various laws and regulations of a state's Department of Motor Vehicles of 20-50 years ago? [more inside]
thunderbird navigation
keyboard navigation in thunderbird when mails are sorted by sender - how can it be done. [more inside]
Where to go?
I won a trip! But where should I go? I've got six choices. [more inside]
Identifying birdsong computationally
Is it feasible to identify different birdsongs computationally? [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
Name That Tune/Video (Center)
Naming Filter: Hive mind, please help us name our open source OS X media center application! [more inside]
posted by ill3 at 3:13 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ill3 at 3:13 AM PST - 15 comments
Recommend Hindi language learning sites?
Can you recommend any intermediate level Hindi language learning resources online? [more inside]
posted by inbetweener at 2:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by inbetweener at 2:39 AM PST - 2 comments
US auto rental advice
Some advice please on auto rental in the US please? [more inside]
I need the stuff..
iPhone Developers, is anyone planning to port a version of WWcalc? [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at 2:29 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by jadepearl at 2:29 AM PST - 1 comment
Flabby McFlabberston
I've been (somewhat successfully) losing weight. Plus, I'm getting older, so things on my body are...shifting. Any suggestions for what to do about excessive flesh? My particular problem areas are my upper thighs. It's not fat. It's the excess skin that used to be stretched over fat. Help?!?!?
Is tv really and truly bad for toddlers or am I believing the hype?
Where are all the research papers that say television for children under two is bad? [more inside]
posted by taff at 1:31 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by taff at 1:31 AM PST - 22 comments
UK Ltd. company formation
Why would I pay an accountant £300 for UK limited company formation when there are services out there that do it for a tenth of the price? Help me cross the i's and dot the t's. [more inside]
June 2
How come my dialup connection in OS X (10.5.x) is so crappy?
WTF? Dialup on my MBP (OS X 10.5.x) is all wacky.
Dialup provider? External USB Modem? Phoneline? [more inside]
How much weight does this fat dude have to lose before he sees it?
How much weight do you have to lose before you really start to SEE it, when you are obese? [more inside]
How can I get rid of carpenter ants?
My apartment is being overrun by carpenter ants that won't go away. How can I get rid of them? [more inside]
Name that classical music update
What is this 70s-sounding instrumental version of Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring? [more inside]
posted by fructose at 11:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fructose at 11:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Which bottled peanut sauce is best?
Which brand of bottled peanut sauce comes closest to approximating the rich, coconutty taste of the peanut sauce served in most Thai restaurants? [more inside]
posted by chickletworks at 11:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by chickletworks at 11:25 PM PST - 12 comments
Words which change their meaning depending on how you say them.
I'm looking for words which can have different meanings, depending on how they are pronounced. [more inside]
posted by booksprite at 11:14 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by booksprite at 11:14 PM PST - 25 comments
Bose Sounddock + iPod Touch = :(
When I plug my 16GB iPod Touch into my Bose Sounddock, I hear a soft thumping sound, almost like a muffled helicopter. Turning the volume up or down on the iPod or dock has no effect. This never happened with my old iPod, but it does with multiple the iPod Touches I've tried it with. Does this happen to anyone else? How can I fix it?
posted by alitorbati at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by alitorbati at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Vista FTP connection delay?
Vista FTP 15 second connection delay? [more inside]
Tips for pimpin' my ride
I have this fantasy of deckin out my car... fast and the furious style. I drive a '99 Chrysler 300M fully loaded (minus the sunroof). I was thinkin of getting some ground effects to give it a tougher look, but still maintain it's classy appeal, and some nice rims to complement the classier (yet aggressive look). Also for interiors, I was hoping there is some kind of heads up display to show engine stats, radio info and more, as well as a nice receiver. How much would I be looking to spend? Any tips,pointers, links, are literature would be great!
MetaFilter Solid 4: Wisdom of the MeFites
MetaFilter Solid: New Playstation owner, getting Metal Gear Solid 4, but I've never played any of the earlier games. How can I best get up to speed? [more inside]
posted by Doctor Suarez at 10:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Doctor Suarez at 10:31 PM PST - 11 comments
Can I remove the insoles of Adidas sneakers?
Can I remove the insoles of Adidas sneakers? [more inside]
How to delete long path names with bash shell script?
BASHFilter! I've got a simple bash script that I've written to clean out a frequently used NAS. I run it every 30 days, it sets proper permissions, removes extraneous files and directories, but it frequently hangs on paths longer than 255 characters. [more inside]
Best Earplugs/Earmuff for sleeping with a snorer?
What's the best set of noise cancelling apparatus you can get and sleep in? Earplugs? Noise cancelling muffs? [more inside]
Funeral Chants
I'm looking for funeral chants, prayers and songs that are beautiful and mournful. [more inside]
posted by naju at 9:32 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by naju at 9:32 PM PST - 25 comments
Need help for 21st birthday facebook event...
Need help for 21st birthday facebook event... [more inside]
Scooter in LA
Scooter in Los Angeles. Good idea or bad idea? [more inside]
Are free, serialised podcasts of great novels available for download from anywhere on the web?
Are free, serialised podcasts of great novels available for download from anywhere on the web? [more inside]
posted by lottie at 8:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lottie at 8:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me avoid pain during my honeymoon
Newlywed here. First-time sex question inside. [more inside]
efficiency of simple plastic gears
mechanical gears question - what is the efficiency of simple plastic set of small mechanical gears [more inside]
I must be getting too old...
How does the verification work on this page? [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin at 8:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dpcoffin at 8:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Steel or Vinyl Siding in "DEATHMATCH 2008"
Steel or Vinyl Siding: Leaving the general offense to aesthetics of both out of the equation (mostly), which one is better in the Midwest. [more inside]
Seen any pretty shower curtains?
Seen any pretty shower curtains? Bonus points for colorful, abstract designs.
(Also, are there any tricks to keep mildew from savaging the part that drags against the tub?)
Where's Riki-tiki-tavi when you need him?
My former employer is telling me to make my COBRA payments directly to them (the employer). That doesn't seem right to me. Is this common/legal/legitimate? Can I circumvent them and just pay the insurance company directly?
posted by bingo at 7:48 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by bingo at 7:48 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I keep a comprehensive film log?
I want to start a log of films I see, to include director, lead actors, genre, date viewed, etc, and my own review of the flick. This is for my own use only. Can anyone offer a recommendation for software to use/how to set it up in something standard like Excel so that I can search on any category but still have somewhat extensive space for my eloquent prose? Might also extend its use to books and music. I'm a mac user.
Thanks!
I need magic window blinds
I need window coverings that let in light during the day, but offer privacy at night. [more inside]
posted by BradNelson at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by BradNelson at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
What to do in Newark before the LSAT?
NewarkFilter: My friend is taking the LSAT at the Robert Treat Hotel in Newark, NJ, on June 16. She's coming from Brooklyn and the test starts at 12:30pm. What's the best and least stressful way to get there, and where can she hang out for a few hours before the test, since she's going extra early in case there's a transportation delay?
Good beginning piano books for kids?
I'd like to start introducing my almost 6-year-old to the piano. What are some good books or new techniques that are designed to teach young children how to play the piano, basics on music theory, etc.?
Replacing Analog Cable TV
My analog cable(vision) just dropped 9 channels--prices remain the same. It's time for a change. [more inside]
posted by hexatron at 6:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by hexatron at 6:46 PM PST - 10 comments
Vista's got issues, and it's sooo glitchy.
So my wife reboots our Vista computer, and now instead of loading the OS, after a long wait, I get this message:
PXE-E61: Media Test Failure Check Cable
PXE: MOF Exiting Boradcom PXE ROM
1962 No operating system found. Press F1 to repeat bot sequence.
Oh no. [more inside]
What gives Firefox?
Firefox fails me. I can't figure out why I can hear audio on YouTube, but not see the videos. I just get a big white, empty space where the video should be. What gives? It looks like Flash is installed. Do I need something else?
posted by als129 at 6:26 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by als129 at 6:26 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me to discover jazz!
OK, I guess I am somewhat embarrassed to admit I have just been introduced to jazz, a genre of music I have never been interested in or listened to before. It was like an explosion of pleasure went off in my head and I discovered that I love it and want to right the wrongs that I have done to myself. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 6:17 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 6:17 PM PST - 59 comments
Playing flash video when a click is required to start?
Is there any way to get a flash video to play when a click is required to start it? I would like to be able to programmatically visit a site that has a flash video and then click on the start button.
I have looked into Selenium, but there doesn't seem to be an easy solution there.
My boss is stalking me!
My former boss is traveling my way and wants to drop by for a visit; I wish he would drop dead. I've been ignoring him, but is there a better way to handle this situation? [more inside]
posted by Rora at 5:44 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Rora at 5:44 PM PST - 14 comments
A Sticky Mess
How do we clean gum from a dog's paw? [more inside]
posted by timeistight at 5:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by timeistight at 5:40 PM PST - 11 comments
nashville music industry
how does a newcomer break into the nashville music industry? and how long does it usually take a newbie songwriter to be taken seriously?
Looking for a great routine to start the day
I'm looking for a morning routine to start my daily writing tasks (i.e. dissertation). The routine needs to be home-based, include a moderate exercise routine, shower and breakfast. The aim is to get me feeling heathly and eager to start a long day of creative concentration. [more inside]
Rental cars for unpaved roads, Las Vegas
We want to rent a car in Las Vegas, and drive it on dirt roads in Arizona and Utah. What is the cheapest company that allows this (or who will be unlikely to notice we've been doing it)? Bonus points if they provide reasonably-maintained cars. Also, should we get a "Standard SUV" rather than "Mid-Size"? Do they use GPS tracking, and if so does it just check that we stay in permitted states, or do they also check that we stick to paved roads?
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by thirteenkiller at 5:12 PM PST - 11 comments
Sneaky sneaker savers?
Has anybody got any idea/strategies/proven methods to stop my orthotics tearing up the inside of my new shoes? [more inside]
Looking for a jewelry repair store in Toronto.
Can anyone recommend a jewelry repair business in Toronto? (more inside) [more inside]
please, someone get Verizon out of my life
How do I find out which phone companies provide local service in my new home? [more inside]
Roll-Over Translations
I'm a newbie at HTML and CSS and all, but I'd like to introduce a function in my blog posts where the mouse rolls over a word and a Spanish translation pops up in a box. Ask Me-Fi whizz-kids: are there any plugins, on any of the common blogging platforms, which will let me do this?
posted by Holly at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Holly at 4:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Where to get a good push lawnmower?
What is the best brand/model of push lawnmower? [more inside]
posted by theinsectsarewaiting at 4:22 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by theinsectsarewaiting at 4:22 PM PST - 18 comments
More muffins more muffins more muffins!
I can make apple muffins, banana muffins, and carrot muffins.
So what else can I muffinise (oh, did I just invent a verb there)? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 4:14 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Mutant at 4:14 PM PST - 34 comments
Help make grandpasboringstories.com a reality!
What's the best software to start an easy-to-use community blog/wiki website?
The focus is on ease of use for a wide range of users, allowing people to write articles, upload photos, sound and potentially video. [more inside]
That's it, I'm moving to Canada!
I'm moving to Canada! Looking for advice about money, finding an apartment, and anything I should take care of before I leave. [more inside]
Is there any actual sitting involved?
Housesitting Filter: Do I have to charge? How much? [more inside]
posted by gursky at 3:23 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by gursky at 3:23 PM PST - 18 comments
YAGFF (Yet Another Google-Fu Failure)
I read something online a few weeks ago about a new open source tool for audio recording amd processing. I have searched my RSS feeds and via Google, and haven't found it. It wasn't Audacity. I do believe its title was a single word, perhaps beginning with 'R'. I thought it was developed by the same guy(s) that did Winamp or Skype or something (but Googling with this fact hasn't helped me)
posted by jpdoane at 2:42 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jpdoane at 2:42 PM PST - 8 comments
Foodier than the average bear
Seeking luxurious eco-lodge anywhere on the islands of Hawaii.
Seeking luxurious eco-lodge anywhere on the islands of Hawaii. My wife and I are considering spending a week on a kind of working vacation (we're finishing a book) to Hawaii. We've only been once before, for a conference in Honolulu. [more inside]
posted by dbarefoot at 2:23 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dbarefoot at 2:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Baking treats without baking people
Looking for a way to bake some treats without baking the entire apartment. [more inside]
posted by melissam at 2:10 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by melissam at 2:10 PM PST - 25 comments
London+England trasportantion, baggage shipping and hotel chains
London+England transportation/extra baggage shipping / hotel chains questions. A minor question about Scotland as well. [more inside]
Take Me Out Near The Ballgame
Los Angeles Sports Loving Mefites - can you name a good sports bar near Dodger Stadium? [more inside]
posted by jonson at 2:02 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jonson at 2:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Turning a non-ovenproof skillet into an ovenproof one
Can you really ovenproof a non-ovenproof skillet by wrapping the handle in aluminum foil? [more inside]
How do I reliably detect counterfeit currency?
How do I reliably detect counterfeit currency? [more inside]
posted by yeoz at 1:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by yeoz at 1:53 PM PST - 16 comments
What's wrong with my face?
I have a lump in my cheek. I had a root canal + crown about a month or so ago and noticed it when feeling my then still numb face. I can only really feel it when I open my mouth all the way, as if yawning. It's not visible, and about the size of a quarter. There's no pain, but it kind of moves a bit if I push on it.(Likes..slides a bit?) I did some research and found lots of stuff about salivary glands, but this seems a bit high up and more towards the front than the diagrams I've seen. Any ideas? I have no issues about going to the doctor, just wondering if anyone had any thoughts.
posted by PossumCupCake at 1:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by PossumCupCake at 1:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Books that teach through osmosis?
What are your favorite books that you can learn through osmosis from reading? [more inside]
What's the best MMA book?
Is there a widely-regarded "best book" on MMA (like Starting Strength is for weight training)?
posted by A Kingdom for a Donkey at 1:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by A Kingdom for a Donkey at 1:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Give my girlfriend peace of mind when sleeping home alone
I travel frequently, and my girlfriend has an (admittedly) somewhat-irrational fear of someone breaking into our apartment when she's home alone, asleep. What can we do to make her feel more comfortable when she's home alone? [more inside]
Is there an ichthyologist in the house?
Please help me identify this fish that I found in NYC along the Hudson River. [more inside]
posted by funkiwan at 1:17 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by funkiwan at 1:17 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I create or add a group of Favorites in Internet Explorer?
How can I turn a long list of hyperlinks into either a list of filenames in Windows Explorer or a list of Favorites in Internet Explorer? Say I have 1,000 hyperlinks in a list so it is 1,000 entries long (could be in an Excel file, a Word file, or on a web page). I want to have these 1,000 hyperlinks as Favorites, which seems to be the same as converting them from the content of one file to the file names of 1,000 files. I can manually save each hyperlink as the name of a file, but if there are 1,000, and if they need to be updated every week, that would be a killer. I need an automated solution.
Should I rent an apartment with electric baseboard heat?
Should I rent an apartment with electric baseboard heat? [more inside]
posted by washburn at 1:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by washburn at 1:00 PM PST - 15 comments
Ask me out, please.
I'm looking for ways to inspire my spouse to ask me out. [more inside]
Doesn't this defeat the purpose of a primary?
Is it common practice to have a slate of official party endorsed candiates in a primary election? [more inside]
What's a good laptop-friendly Santa Cruz cafe?
CoffeeFilter: Where to park my laptop in Santa Cruz? [more inside]
posted by itinerant at 12:46 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by itinerant at 12:46 PM PST - 5 comments
Cancelling voicemail feature on verizon
I am a verizon cell phone customer and just got rid of our landline. We are a family of 5. Three teens.
I hate getting voicemail. Should I cancel this feature on my cellphone? Do any of you run your life just fine without voicemail?
My kids all text me.
For example, a friend just called me and left a message to call her back. I do not want to call her back! If I did not have voicemail I would not be obliged to call her.
I know it sounds like I am mean but I just hate the phone.
Any ideas?
Obviously Web 2.0 is not good enough. Help.
Boss needs a CSS drop down vertical menu, circa non-existent Web 5.0. Oh, and he needs it tomorrow. Please point me at a picture or something to use as reference (or even use THAT) so I don't lose my job because I'm not psychic.
Are these racist lawn statues?
Need Vista Compatible .wav to .mp3 converter software
I need a Vista-compatable, cheap or freeware audio interface that can convert a .wav file to .mp3. [more inside]
posted by Ironmouth at 12:08 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Ironmouth at 12:08 PM PST - 18 comments
Is $1350 a month reasonable for an apartment on the Upper West Side of Manhattan?
Is $1350/mo reasonable rent for an apartment on W 107th St. & Broadway (Upper West Side of Manhattan)? One bedroom, ground level, furnished, clean, utilities and cable included.
Can you tell me anything about the W 107th & Broadway area? Nice? Stuff to do? Safe? [more inside]
Can my buckle spring keyboard be saved from evil water?
Water in my buckle spring keyboard, oh my! Are buckle springs less durable than I thought? Is it beyond repair. Story inside. [more inside]
posted by sharkfu at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sharkfu at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Trans Canada Roadtrip
In two weeks I am taking a roadtrip across Canada from Ottawa to Vancouver (I'll be living in Vancouver for the next year). I have 4-5 extra days I can use along the way (i.e. non-travel days). I want to spend these mostly in Alberta and BC. What's awesome in Alberta and BC, where should I stay/visit?
I am male, 25, and I will be traveling alone. I will be staying mostly in hostels.
posted by niccolo at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by niccolo at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
Windows Media Player to iTunes - help me avoid disaster!
I'm about to switch from Windows Media Player to iTunes (hubby is giving me his iPod Video, yay!). What should I know before making the switch? [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by CrazyGabby at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
Parting young or good girl?
How should I feel about my certain situation? [more inside]
Toronto the flat, condo-full Toronto!
Please help identify buildings in two photographs depicting the area around Toronto's CN Tower, in 1976 and 2008. [more inside]
Why does the post office sell 42 cent stamps? Why do people buy them?
Why does the post office sell 42 cent stamps? Why do people buy them? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie at 11:25 AM PST - 76 comments
posted by Flunkie at 11:25 AM PST - 76 comments
A good combination bike trailer/jogging stroller?
Can you recommend a good combination bike trailer/jogging stroller. [more inside]
Applying for a government job (what to reveal in the application and more)
Applying for a government job (what to reveal in the application and more) [more inside]
Recommended export settings from Avid to .mov? Keep losing saturation.
Recommended export settings from Avid to .mov (or anything better)? I seem to lose some color when using the "same as source" setting, but it's the only setting that gives me usable quality. [more inside]
How best to find a place to live in Austin?
MovingFilter: My girlfriend and I have a trip to Austin planned next week to find an apartment for our upcoming move there. Do you think it would be possible to find a place in the 4 days we'll be there, or is that a pipe dream? [more inside]
Are threesomes worth it?
Are threesomes worth it? [more inside]
job offer ethical dilemma
I'm in a job offer dilemma. I've verbally accepted an offer that i'm excited about. BUT, a job that I don't hesitate to say would be a dream company for me just had me interview again for one of two positions they are considering me for. Sounds like it is a slam dunk that i would get an offer from DreamCompany but it's the end of their quarter and they are wrangling a few details around, shifting head count, etc and won't have anything firm for a few more days but SortaExcitingCompany needs papers signed TODAY.
Ugh - dilemma..... SortaExcitingCompany does not know anything is up yet. I'm tempted to see about getting a few days extension on the offer but worried about just retracting it all together.
I know everything in the US is "at will" work anyway - but ethics still come into it for me at least.
Can some recommend a good Tax Attorney in San Francisco?
Can some recommend a good Tax Attorney in San Francisco? [more inside]
The ALA took my baby away.
Things to do in Anaheim on June 28th? [more inside]
assistance with iphone
help me with iPhone issues.... [more inside]
BabySlashDogFilter: Getting that second dog
BabySlashDogFilter: Should we get a second dog when we are expecting our first child? [more inside]
Supermarket IOUs
Chat room games (not cybersex)
Text-based chat room games? [more inside]
Is the Scientology of Psychiatrics?
I need affordable therapy in the NYC area and came across this website. Has anyone had any luck with Object Relations Therapy? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 9:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 9:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Adderall-induced weightloss: how permanent?
9 months on Adderall, and I've lost a moderate amount of weight. What can I expect if I stop taking the drug? [more inside]
It's fricassee, it must be Tuesday
What are your favorite, efficient, menu-planning sequences that use a limited set of ingredients in several different ways? [more inside]
I want my couch back.
I can't get my couch upstairs. Help! [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 8:39 AM PST - 21 comments
Looking for wikis with well-designed front pages
I'm looking to revamp my organization's wiki. Have you seen a Mediawiki installation with a really well-designed front page? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint at 8:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by electric_counterpoint at 8:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Google medical search
What are the most reliable or authoritative sources of traditional medical information on the internet? I'd like to make a list of sites and use it as the basis of a Google custom search engine.
How can I remember to read followups to my comments?
Is there a website or firefox extension that will help me keep track of my blog comments? [more inside]
Help Me Find a Sexy Weekend Bag (For a Guy)
I am the unproud owner of the world's most hideous weekend bag. I'd like to right the wrong by moving up to a really sexy-looking weekend bag (I'm a guy). [more inside]
Appealing, school-appropriate video game clip?
I would like to find a link for a short video clip of a video game that meets certain criteria. It will go into a presentation to elementary school teachers, as a quick backdrop to a point about interactive games that will be used in school, and that will be fun while challenging kids to think and learn. (It won't itself BE that game; it just has to plausibly look the part.) It needs to have some connection to an outer space theme. [more inside]
posted by daisyace at 8:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by daisyace at 8:00 AM PST - 9 comments
Can Vista be configured so that playback of all common media types Just Works?
In Windows Vista, is there a combination of software and settings that will let my Dad play all the media files he wants without further difficulty? I want to set up my Dad's new computer, which runs Vista Home Premium, so that it runs media embedded in web pages, runs standalone files too, and doesn't break Vista's Aero interface. He's not a computer expert, so I want media of all common types to Just WorkTM. [more inside]
posted by hAndrew at 7:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by hAndrew at 7:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Hoping to see historic homes in Henderson
Is the Clark County Heritage Museum in Henderson, NV still open? [more inside]
posted by chihiro at 7:48 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by chihiro at 7:48 AM PST - 1 comment
Is nitrous oxide at the dentist worth the cost?
I suffer from dental anxiety, especially when having shots. Is it worth the extra money to get nitrous oxide when having a crown put on? [more inside]
Lawyer referral needed!
Recommendations needed for an attorney who could assist a small dance troupe with some questions related to the use of music by a choreographer for public performance. I'm in Maine, but the attorney could be anywhere. We would prefer a couple of hours of pro-bono time, but could pay a reasonable fee. [more inside]
Nepotism at my Job is Driving me crazy. How do I learn to deal with it?
I work for a large .Com company that you've all heard of and used. From the outside it might seem like the ideal place to work, and for some people it is. The problem I'm having is the rampant, blatant nepotism taking place on a daily basis. [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles at 7:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Hellafiles at 7:23 AM PST - 14 comments
Best way to tile a sphere ?
How can I tile a sphere using the minimum number of differently shaped units? I have a 3 meter diameter sphere and I need to tile it using units that are each about 400 square cm (ie like a 20 x 20cm square). The units must be flat (ie, not spherical triangles). [more inside]
posted by silence at 7:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by silence at 7:07 AM PST - 14 comments
The Ghost in my Wife's Samsung Mobile
Mobile Phone Mystery: My wife's phone dialed mine, spontaneously. Seriously, no physical human interaction -- completely on its own, as far as we're able to tell. What ways could this happen? And I suppose I should ask: Is there cause for concern? [more inside]
posted by lodurr at 7:04 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lodurr at 7:04 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a quick way of copying files "up" an SSH connection?
Is there a quick way of copying files "up" an SSH connection? [more inside]
posted by caek at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by caek at 6:56 AM PST - 15 comments
Generic books (titled as such)
Did the Generic Food people put out Generic Books? [more inside]
posted by suki at 6:53 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by suki at 6:53 AM PST - 5 comments
I ended up with a 4.0 GPA. Now what?
I ended up with a 4.0 GPA. Now what? Are there any real advantages? Are there any decent US or Canadian scholarships I could apply for? Any programs/internships I could look into? [more inside]
OK, that's fantastic. Not.
What are the benefits of camouflaging or down-playing disappointment? [more inside]
posted by strawberryviagra at 6:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by strawberryviagra at 6:37 AM PST - 14 comments
Books about underground locations?
I'm looking for books set in subterranean locations. Caves, sewers, underground cities, hollow earth, etc. Non-Fiction or fiction. [more inside]
How do I negotiate my new salary?
What strategy should I adopt to clarify and hopefully increase this job offer? [more inside]
Looking for a diet regimen recommendation, like a daily meal guide (also, vegetarian).
Looking for a diet regimen recommendation, like a daily meal guide (also, vegetarian). [more inside]
Powerpoint export
Powerpoint 2007: I have one large presentation of 200 or so slides in one ppt file. Is there a way I can automagically export each slide as its own ppt file. [more inside]
posted by Jofus at 5:17 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Jofus at 5:17 AM PST - 8 comments
dude, what's my dog?
getting .htaccess to do httpd.conf's job
Mod_rewrite and subdirectories and subdomains, oh my! [more inside]
posted by holgate at 3:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by holgate at 3:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Which tense in a wedding gift message?
I'm a bit confused about whether to use the past or future tense in a message with a wedding gift, given the message arrives before the wedding but the gift arrives after. To quote the wedding list website
'Your gifts will be packed in presentation boxes and delivered to the couple with the rest of their gifts, after their wedding. They will, however, be notified of your gift today and sent your personal message'
Do I hope they had a wonderful wedding or do I hope they do have a wonderful wedding?
posted by edd at 2:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by edd at 2:37 AM PST - 9 comments
Rollin', rollin', rollin' on a suitcase.
I am looking for two very specific things regarding my one-night layover in London this Wednesday/Thursday and my insanely heavy rolling suitcase. [more inside]
posted by mdonley at 2:33 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by mdonley at 2:33 AM PST - 19 comments
Do employers value leadership schemes for students?
How would something along the lines of Monash University's Ancora Imparo Leadership programme (general) or its Leadership in a Technological Environment programme (engineering-specific) be viewed by prospective employers? [more inside]
June 1
Home dumb bells. Good idea or just a silly fad?
Dumbbells... Any good, or just a silly idea? [more inside]
Dive bars are the new Vaudeville
I want to be a better showman during our live performances. [more inside]
posted by self at 11:44 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by self at 11:44 PM PST - 35 comments
What to do with spare download bandwidth?
Is there anything meaningful I can do with 10Mbps worth of spare download bandwidth? [more inside]
Rubbing hands together
Rubbing your hands together as an indication of anticipation. Is this gesture common to all cultures?
posted by tellurian at 10:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by tellurian at 10:51 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me help others
Tips on creating a non-profit organization to help people abroad get basic necessities? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 10:48 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mateuslee at 10:48 PM PST - 11 comments
I'll stop whining about whites if you suggest some great wine!
I'm a red wine snob. But I was wine tasting last week and got persuaded to try a Ravenswood muscato. I loved it! It was sweet, but tart, crisp, and refreshing, and I'm looking for more. [more inside]
Vegetarian Food Off the Pike
Vegetarian RestaurantFilter: Can anyone suggest a good vegetarian restaurant near the Mass Pike (probably in Worcester or Springfield)? [more inside]
inexperienced geek seeks opengl expert for comfort, support
Any OpenGL coders out there? I want to use my GPU to speed up some video processing, but I know very little opengl. Can you tell me where to focus my research efforts? Here's the application... [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics at 10:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Popular Ethics at 10:29 PM PST - 9 comments
Name our attorneys' golf team!
Asking for a friend: If you were the captain of a golf team full of lawyers, what would you name your team?
Who predicted the existence of the internet as a "web you can dip in and out of"?
I once read a book that described a man who predicted the existence of the internet thirty years before its time. He anticipated "a web of information that you can dip in and out of" -- that's the closest to the original quote I can muster. If I'm recall correctly, he was a writer or academic or McLuhan-era media pundit, most likely American. It might also have been a character in a sci-fi book. Can anyone identify the source?
How can I deal with my wonderful boyfriend's PTSD?
I'm in a relationship with a wonderful person who has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Does anyone have any advice on how to support him and myself? [more inside]
Adults who seem to be "working" Halloween.
Why would it be that every Halloween here in Phoenix I get a bunch of adult Trick or Treaters who are have perfunctory costumes or, much more typically, no costume at all? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at 9:42 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 9:42 PM PST - 30 comments
How can I give these Wordpress images room to breathe?
The images on the front page of my Wordpress blog are all squashed up against the text, while the single-post images are not. Why is this? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket at 9:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by miniminimarket at 9:05 PM PST - 5 comments
cheapest Koruna
Best US bank for cheap atm withdrawals in Prague. [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony at 8:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by vegetableagony at 8:21 PM PST - 9 comments
What is the mystery logo?
What does this sign on my toiletries mean? [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 at 7:27 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by lukeo05 at 7:27 PM PST - 5 comments
Battlestar Galactica Continuity?
I'm working my way through Battlestar Galactica on DVD and I've watched the 1st and 2nd seasons so far. Now I've a bit of a conundrum. Do I watch season 3 first or Razor? And where do those webisodes I keep hearing about fit in? No spoilers, please! I just want to know what order to watch things in (sigh, why does everything have to be so complicated?)
posted by pwicks at 7:24 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by pwicks at 7:24 PM PST - 20 comments
Sources for cheap lead or other heavy things
We have a couple of large copper planters outside that have been in my roommate's family for many years. We've been lucky so far, but a lot of things made of copper are getting stolen and I want to weigh these down so they'll be nearly impossible to move. Where can we get a lot of lead (or something heavier) on the cheap? [more inside]
File recovery woes...
File recovery woes. OpenOffice Writer doc, no backup... [more inside]
Color generated 3D effects on screen,just me?
Why does red text on black background appears 'closer to me' than green text on black background, when the two text elements are next to each-other?
Other combinations yield all kinds of different 'distances'. [more inside]
posted by spacefire at 7:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by spacefire at 7:01 PM PST - 7 comments
How can we party like it's 2008?
Any tips for having a Rock Band/Sing Star/Guitar Hero party? [more inside]
Where Have All The Palazzo Pants Gone?
I am looking for work pants that are not too casual, not too formal, and fit over my butt without suffocating me. [more inside]
Cheap Beans, Rich Flavor.
What's a good whole bean coffee I can buy in bulk online on a college student budget? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:29 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:29 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me perform well
Job satisfaction filter: Am I crazy for wanting metrics to assess my performance and if passion is lacking, should I leave? [more inside]
Cologne Filter
I need ideas for natural body colognes. [more inside]
Faithful book/movie adaptations?
Can you think of examples of movies based on novels (or short stories) that are very, very faithful to the source work? [more inside]
Help me name my software.
My company has developed a case management tool that has been in use for a number of years, and has never had a name. I want to start marketing it, register a domain name, get a logo developed, brochures and turn it into a brand.
I would like something eponymous, and to that end I came up with the name “Preside” (as in preside over a case). I’m not that enamoured with it, and the developers hate it- but can't give me a reason. Can the hive mind think of something better? Or is “Preside” OK or just too awful?
I can’t continue referring to the software as “our case management application”
posted by mattoxic at 5:32 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mattoxic at 5:32 PM PST - 14 comments
I'll rub the lotion on my skin if I can avoid the pain again.
Salary negotiation: Can I ask my employer-to-be to match a counter-offer from my current employer?
I've accepted a new job and I'm giving notice tomorrow. I may have low-balled myself, salary-wise. If my current employer counter-offers, can I ask my new employer to match? [more inside]
posted by PlusDistance at 4:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by PlusDistance at 4:52 PM PST - 10 comments
Witch skin?
If you press or rub on my skin firm enough to make white marks the white marks go away like normal when the blood comes back, but they reappear a few seconds later like ghost markings. They then fade over the next minute or two. Is there a name for this? [more inside]
Historical Stock Certificate: Worth Anything?
My father has recently found a stock certificate for 500 shares of Norpoint Exploration Limited (issued or certified by Sterling Trusts Corporation out of Toronto on April 22, 1966). This has been living in a junk drawer since 1966 or so, if I had to guess. He's convinced that he's hit the jackpot but I can't find much in the way of information on either of these companies which leads me to think that he hasn't found anything of value. Given that Google isn't helping, who should he talk to about this? Has he found something of value?
posted by pookzilla at 4:23 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pookzilla at 4:23 PM PST - 6 comments
How do you get work done when life's got you down?
Life kicked me in the teeth, but I've got work to do. I don't need anyone to cheer me up, I'm just looking for a specific bit of advice: how do you get things done when you're depressed? [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone at 4:21 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by nebulawindphone at 4:21 PM PST - 39 comments
Best mobile internet service for telecommuting in U.S. and Canada?
I'm telecommuting from the U.S. and Canada and am wondering what my options are for mobile broadband/internet. I've done some research... [more inside]
Major crashes with OS X 10.4 (on a G5 iMac). Bad hardware?
Major crashes with OS X 10.4 (on a G5 iMac). Bad hardware?
It looks like I'll have to take it in for repairs, but maybe there's a software fix? [more inside]
Dog Friendly Vacation Spot
Your recommendations for dog-friendly vacation spots in the midwest! [more inside]
Let's Eat Some Beans!
Tis the season for cold bean salads. Sock it to me. Specifically, if you've got a recipe that calls for Cranberry Beans, I'd love to have it. I have a mess of fresh ones!
posted by Medieval Maven at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Medieval Maven at 3:09 PM PST - 3 comments
90 Days Of Pumping Iron
How fit/strong/muscular/healthy can I get in 3 months? [more inside]
MetaHelp: I need your google-fu!
Does Ricky Gervais have an opening act when he does his stand-up sets? [more inside]
posted by myodometer at 2:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by myodometer at 2:55 PM PST - 4 comments
What happened to Bubba's?
OBX Filter: What happened to Bubba's? [more inside]
My new camera is worthless!
My new Canon SD750 suddenly displayed the dreaded black screen. Help! [more inside]
My legs itch in my hot woolen pants. Please help me!
How can I prevent and treat painful and ichy heat rash that comes as a result of my job? [more inside]
posted by Planet F at 2:32 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Planet F at 2:32 PM PST - 17 comments
CAD outsourcing?
Is it feasible to outsource my CAD work? Has anybody tried this? What are the legal implications? [more inside]
Why do my applications refuse to launch sometimes?
What is causing applications to not launch on my computer? [more inside]
Looking for a junkyard of musical instruments
Where in New York City or the San Francisco Bay Area can I buy dirt-cheap used/wrecked musical instruments? I want to dig through bins of dented trombones and xylophones with missing bars. Is there such a place? Preferably near public transit.
posted by moonmilk at 2:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by moonmilk at 2:05 PM PST - 5 comments
presents? presents?
Gifts to bring when volunteering in South America? [more inside]
posted by genmonster at 1:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by genmonster at 1:43 PM PST - 5 comments
What happened to all the starfish in the sea?
I don't know about his past relationships; should I? [more inside]
Are the Ceide Fields the most extensive stone age site?
Are the Ceide Fields in Ireland the most extensive stone age site in the world? [more inside]
80s power ballads, begone.
dumb question: when i delete a song from itunes, where does it go? [more inside]
Best Toilet Paper Evar
Best Toilet Paper Ever! [more inside]
Places to stay in/close to Yosemite
Please advise on a place to stay in Yosemite in August for two not very outdoorsy families with young children. [more inside]
wordpress template is screwed up
Wordpress/web design problem-my custom template is screwed up and I can't figure out how to fix it. Please help. [more inside]
Making a better broccoli cheese soup.
I am looking for some tried-and-true broccoli-cheese soup recipes that don't include canned soup or evaporated milk. [more inside]
I love you, but you're covered in the hand germs of the masses.
How do I get my boyfriend to wash his hands without nagging him? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:18 AM PST - 60 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:18 AM PST - 60 comments
Some nice tennis reading.
What are some good books about tennis? [more inside]
Best GPS units for the job in the field?
What is the best GPS unit to buy for my fieldwork, that would ideally display a list of homes to be mapped in a spreadsheet format and allow touchscreen entry of information into the spreadsheet (coordinates, consent obtained [yes/no], why home was unable to be mapped [drop-down menu])? Does this type of interface exist for GPS units? [more inside]
Help identify this horror story mentioned in "The Secret History"
I've just finished reading Donna Tartt's The Secret History. At one point Tartt references a supposedly famous horror story, but I don't understand the reference! Can anyone identify it? [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 9:56 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 9:56 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I rewrite this script to make it do what I want it to do?
Can you help me? I'd like to use this mootools script on a contact via email form on a site I'm designing for a friend, and I need to know if something about it can be changed. [more inside]
Any companies that hire PC technicians as work-at-home phone customer service technicians?
Any companies that hire PC technicians as work-at-home phone customer service technicians? [more inside]
Mac Pro DVD troubleshooting
Can / should I troubleshoot the optical drive on my Mac Pro? [more inside]
How to plan an awesome trip to europe in less than a month?
TravelFilter: A friend and I have about a month to plan a 7-10 day trip to Europe (travel window is around early July), and are in need of some advice. I've been overseas only with family, and he's never been at all. Good dancing is a must. [more inside]
Looking for cheap mac-compatible multifunction network duplex printer.
Where can I find the cheapest, most reliable, multifunction network duplex printer that is mac-compatible? (Don't need fax.) I am not looking to spend much more than $200 - is that even possible? [more inside]
How can I best honor the memory of my pup?
MemorialFilter: I lost a pet today, and was looking for a bit of help with creating/having something created for her so that we will continue to be comforted by her presence. [more inside]
And on the 7th day, he finished the kitchen
What time is it ok to use a power saw in the driveway on Sunday morning? [more inside]
What's that material that swaps between images as you tilt it called?
What's the proper name for that kind of image-switching material that switches between two pictures as you tilt it? I mostly associate it with novelty baseball cards, toys, children's books, and so forth. That plastic-y corrugated stuff? If I wanted to order a bunch of postcards printed with it, what am I looking for?
posted by paul_smatatoes at 7:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by paul_smatatoes at 7:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Program to edit Djvu files
DjVu is a sort of alternate to PDF. What (free) programs are available for editing DjVu documents? I need to: add pages, extract pages, delete pages and resize entire work for printing.
posted by stbalbach at 7:02 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by stbalbach at 7:02 AM PST - 2 comments
Bob's Big Boy, Evil Empire?
An older guy I used to work with (who had no sense of humor) once claimed that Bob's Big Boy subjected their employees to extensive psychological testing and used the results to keep them in the fold no matter what - supposedly this included giving baseball fans season tickets, car buffs a sweet company car, etc. I found this completely implausible and totally hilarious. Can anybody confirm or disprove that Bob's Big Boy was some kind of Machiavellian empire that knew its employees' deepest desires?
UK visa question
I'm applying for a UK working holiday visa. I'm Australian. The rules on the britaus website state that I must be in the UK within three months of my application. The website also says I should apply in my own country. Hm. I was planning on travelling for around 5 months BEFORE landing in the UK. [more inside]
Term for bodies/sex obession?
Is there a term for a seemingly excessive pre-occupation with bodies/ sex? I have a male friend (in the U.S.) who is constantly judging/thinking/commenting about: the figures of women AND having sex with as many women he can.
He's in his forties and as for himself he's always in shape, takes steroids, tanned. He likes nudist clubs and doesn't mind, but is not obsessed with, porn.
posted by mrmarley at 4:29 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by mrmarley at 4:29 AM PST - 36 comments
Can I use spoiled wine as vinegar?
Can I use spoiled wine as vinegar? Cooking wine? [more inside]
posted by qvantamon at 12:50 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by qvantamon at 12:50 AM PST - 12 comments