July 2010 Archives
July 31
Abbott and Costello
Help me come up with nicknames for my two boys; the 2 year old is a fiery, crazy redhead and the 3 1/2 year old is smart and sensitive. [more inside]
posted by micklaw at 10:20 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by micklaw at 10:20 PM PST - 47 comments
Just Saw Potential Robbery-- What to do?
I just saw a couple of kids who seem like they have a two-man robbery scheme going on in the subway. I didn't see them actually rob anyone. What should I do? [more inside]
Books for kindergartners please!
Help my brother teach sequencing to Kindergarteners.. [more inside]
Like riding a bicycle
Haven't sat on a bike since I was a kid and now looking to buy a brand new shiny bicycle. Female, mid 20s, zero-bike-knowledge. Help me! [more inside]
posted by ttyn at 8:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by ttyn at 8:17 PM PST - 24 comments
Is Itchiness a common reaction to gross images?
Phobias lead to itching - what's the deal with this? [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks at 8:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Solon and Thanks at 8:10 PM PST - 11 comments
Film clips that take on a different meaning
Is there a word within film circles to describe the cassandric effect of a shot carrying greater weight than the director originally intended due to events that occurred after the release of the movie? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 8:00 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 8:00 PM PST - 16 comments
Parklag 17, or, the Mediocre Escape
I extricated a friend's car (nondestructively) from a parking lot that it was locked into. What was going on, and what might happen next? [more inside]
Should we lie to Enterprise about where we're going?
We're renting a car from Enterprise that has unlimited mileage if you stay in a certain geographic area. We plan to leave this geographic area. I want to be up front and pay the extra fees, but my traveling companion wants to lie and save money. Convince me I'm wrong, or help me convince him he's wrong. [more inside]
Auto Insurance in Las Vegas
Looking for a non-owner auto insurance policy in Nevada (eg liability coverage only, no vehicle ownership). Would appreciate suggestions for reputable insurance agencies to contact in Las Vegas for quotes, etc. Thanks!
Moving Filter: I am moving in three weeks (possibly two, most likely three). Help me relax and get things in order!
Moving Filter: I am moving in three weeks (possibly two, most likely three). Help me relax and get things in order! [more inside]
Is oven roasted corn awesome?
Have you ever roasted corn in your gas oven's broiler? [more inside]
Why is my world (as seen through my phone) distorted?
Problems with parallax... using a Google phone to video stuff in motion produces a result that I can't explain... [more inside]
posted by blue_wardrobe at 5:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 5:33 PM PST - 10 comments
3 dogs better than 2?
Do we want a third dog? Do things really become different with a third dog in the fold? [more inside]
Joy of Living
After watching and loving Les Bronzes on Hulu, I'm now in search of movies in the theme of - the only thing I can think of - Joie de vivre. [more inside]
Avoiding heartache
How to resolve relationship issue regarding how to communicate and support one another in times of crisis. [more inside]
Do I need to reinstall an old version of Flash?
Firefox crashing on Youtube. Help! [more inside]
Where the sun don't shine...
[Asking-for-a-friend-filter] My uninsured friend needs a queer-friendly, preferably queer or female therapist with a sliding fee scale in Portland, OR. [more inside]
posted by verbyournouns at 3:58 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by verbyournouns at 3:58 PM PST - 4 comments
Where to find Libbey 606ht glasses?
I'd like to buy a dozen Libbey 606HT drinking glasses -- the diner classics. But, I can only find them in lots of 48, despite all my googling. Does anyone know where I can find these open stock?
posted by partner at 3:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by partner at 3:56 PM PST - 3 comments
Rides! Sideshows! Hotdogs!! What to do?
We're going to Coney Island next weekend for the first time. Help us have the best time ever. [more inside]
posted by SheIsMighty at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SheIsMighty at 3:47 PM PST - 17 comments
How to Clean A Couple Things
Humbly requesting the hivemind's expertise on some difficult household cleaning tasks. [more inside]
How to get Aeron chairs fixed on-site?
We have six Herman Miller Aeron chairs in varying states of disrepair in our office. Some need new parts and a couple don't tilt or raise properly, etc. Some were bought new and some were bought secondhand, and everything I've found online says to take them to a dealer, which I'd like to avoid (hassle, having no chairs for a while, etc). I'd like someone to come over and diagnose them and replace parts and/or fix them on-site (I'm in Manhattan). Anybody know a service that does this?
posted by notclosed at 3:03 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by notclosed at 3:03 PM PST - 3 comments
Silent headphones?
I need help building a quiet work environment in a noisy house. Headphone recommendations needed. [more inside]
posted by andlee210 at 2:46 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by andlee210 at 2:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Create a pseudo-block in Apple Mail
Is there a way, in Apple Mail, to set a filter that will immediately move an email to the trash AND send an auto-response to the sender, stating that his email has been blocked/rejected? Flagging it as spam is not an option--I want to never even see the message, and I do check my spam occasionally for false positives.
New Mexico vacation question
Planning a week long vacation with a twenty two month old in tow in Albuquerque, Santa Fe and Taos. Would very much like your feedback/suggestions on my questions and anything else .. [more inside]
Obama Mandal Scandal!
How to put pretty art on t-shirts at home the EZ way.
I want to put artwork on t-shirts at home. I can probably print out iron-ons on my printer, but I don't know how breathable those things are. Any other options? [more inside]
How do I be a good houseguest?
Starting next week, I'm not going to have a home. I will be staying with friends anywhere from 1 week to 3 weeks while I find a place to stay. What are best practices for being a good houseguest in this situation? (I plan to stay at each place for a week.) I do not have a car, and will be renting a storage space to keep my stuff in for the duration. Please assume hotels, motels, and hostels are financially not an option. I do already plan to buy dinner specifically for these friends, and to pay for my own food the rest of the time.
I understand he capitalized his own name
Why did it become a characteristic of "sensitive" writing to use lowercase letters only? Is it the influence of E.E. Cummings alone? [more inside]
Cos I'm Freeeeeeeee
I'm looking for scenes in movies / TV shows where the characters are singing whilst driving. [more inside]
Small usb port extender?
I've got a couple of rackmounted machines and I'd like to gain better access to the USB ports on the back of them. I'd like a one-to-one extension of up to four ports. [more inside]
Python Programming: How to go from Amateur to Pro?
I love programming in Python. I'm smart and savvy, and I pick things up very quickly. I live in New York. I want a job, but I have no work experience as a programmer. How do I transition from grad school in the humanities to an awesome tech job? How should I market myself? How do I get past the hurdle of having a typical humanities PhD student resume? [more inside]
posted by limon at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by limon at 11:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Yes, another org question. Sorry.
All the posts I've read about org-mode lately have me intrigued, and I'm wanting to check it out. Problem: my version of org is old (4.67c), and I want to upgrade to current. And I'm on a Mac (Snow Leopard) [more inside]
I need to see some great whites!
Where can I watch Shark Week in New York City? I'm desperate. [more inside]
posted by SputnikSweetheart at 10:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by SputnikSweetheart at 10:23 AM PST - 11 comments
And it has nothing to do with how they filmed the zero g fight scene
I need something clarified about the second level dream in Inception. (spoilers) [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt at 10:23 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by tylerfulltilt at 10:23 AM PST - 10 comments
Minidiscs falling out of drawer
Sony minidiscs fall out of sideways/vertical disk loader? Any fix? [more inside]
posted by jfwlucy at 10:22 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jfwlucy at 10:22 AM PST - 3 comments
Don't meet the same person twice (involves math ... somehow)
36 people total, meeting in groups of 6. After 5 minutes, the groups shuffle into completely new groups. How many "rounds" can we go without people meeting with someone they've already met? [more inside]
posted by foggy out there now at 10:14 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by foggy out there now at 10:14 AM PST - 27 comments
Anybody know how to access the service menu on a Toshiba 32C100U LCD TV?
Anybody know how to access the factory menu or service menu on a Toshiba 32C100U LCD TV?
posted by yeoz at 10:14 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by yeoz at 10:14 AM PST - 1 comment
Help me pull off this birthday party!
I'm starting to stress about my daughter's 4 year birthday party tomorrow! Any advice? [more inside]
Grandpa was a POW in Spain and I just found my passport.
The sum total of my international traveling experience has been to take day trips into Baja (while I lived in LA) and day trips into Windsor (when I lived near Detroit,) two days in Toronto for my brother's wedding, and, oh yes, three hours walking around Niagara Falls last week because I was so happy I found my passport. Now I want to go to Europe, by myself, before my parents (who have been everywhere else first) beat me (they're going in September of 2011.) [more inside]
posted by SMPA at 9:52 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by SMPA at 9:52 AM PST - 24 comments
Geotagging videos?
How can I add location data to videos without breaking compatibility? [more inside]
Apple and Google are fighting inside my iMac.
No browser can do https to Google (and only Google) for one user on a multi-user Mac. What's going on here? [more inside]
I've got nothing witty, I just need to talk.
Can you recommend a queer-, kink-, poly-friendly therapist on the Main Line or near KoP (in the vicinity of Philadelphia)? [more inside]
Hospital bill over a year later? Really?
Just received a $1400 hospital bill for a ER visit I made OVER 14 MONTHS AGO. How is this okay, and what do I say to plead with them? [more inside]
Text with a twist
I want to find software to handle either plain text or RTF text, with a twist. [more inside]
posted by yclipse at 7:33 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by yclipse at 7:33 AM PST - 12 comments
No clowns, no Snookis, no Situations.
I need to locate a children's party entertainer for August 28th in the Delaware Valley/Southern NJ area. [more inside]
posted by crataegus at 6:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by crataegus at 6:09 AM PST - 2 comments
inventory of spectacle comedy film
I want to make a list of what I call "spectacle comedies" (e.g. The Great Race, It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World, Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines, etc.) [more inside]
posted by bukvich at 5:59 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by bukvich at 5:59 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me find an appropriate cool-brown hair dye
After dying my hair, and then 'reverting' with ColourB4, I think the peroxide has warmed my normal hair colour. Can anybody help me pick another hair dye (preferably just semi-permanent this time) to make my hair a darker brown but with more ashy undertones? [more inside]
You can do magic.
What freeware or shareware programs can I download to extend the capabilities of my Apple Magic Mouse? [more inside]
Feets a-dangling While the Booze Hound Sleeps
My roommate is a pretty heavy drinker and smoker and he spends his Saturday nights passed out on the love seat in the den. His feet extend over the arm of the love seat. He sleeps on his back and I'm concerned that the pressure on his leg from the arm of the seat could cause a blood clot. Is this a real danger? Example of his position here.
Dead Fox in the Middle of Our Yard and It's Stinkin to High heaven
We have a dead fox in the middle of our yard in rural Vermont. There is rabies in the area. The game warden refuses to help. Garbage pick-up is not until Thursday. Please help with disposal tips!
Seeking A Good Internet Service Provider
Would anyone know of a good internet service provider in Chicago that is reliable and not outlandish with their prices? I was dealing with one company in Chicago that attempted to raise my internet rate by 30%. UGH!! I do not need the fastest speed; however, I would like solid reliability.
my mac needs to play nice with the new kids in september
i have some questions about going back to school with my mac. [more inside]
posted by janepanic at 3:53 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by janepanic at 3:53 AM PST - 26 comments
Cheap ISP supporting virtual domains sought ...
Cheap ISP providing support for virtual domains? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 3:04 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mutant at 3:04 AM PST - 6 comments
What's the scam?
I've just had a letter come to my address, but addressed to someone I've never heard of. It confirms sign up to a scammy-ish website. Leave it or do something? [more inside]
posted by MuffinMan at 2:51 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by MuffinMan at 2:51 AM PST - 8 comments
Is my best friend/biggest client putting me in a dangerous financial situation?
My best friend is the largest client of my business. He would like me to purchase a car for his use through my company. Is this a terrible situation for me and how should I handle it? [more inside]
July 30
Can someone name that show for me?
Longshotfilter: I wanted to know what was the name of the show back in the 90's, that featured a final episode (or I think it was) based around this computer web system with a female voice. She was the mainscreen representing what we now know as the WWW and this came pretty much before the web went completely commercial. She instructed some teen to disconnect her because the human population was dying and there were only two left. Does anyone remember?
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 11:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by InterestedInKnowing at 11:55 PM PST - 5 comments
MacBook Pros are amazing, sure, but amazing HOW?
My seven-year-old laptop, an iBook G4 (1GHz PowerPC G4; 1.12 GB DDR SDRAM) running OS X 10.4.11 is on its last legs (I'd really like to be able to watch those youtubes everyone talks about) so I've bought a new one: a MacBook Pro (2.4GHz Intel Core i5 4GB Memory) running Snow Leopard is being shipped to me now. I'd like to know what to expect. [more inside]
Hotmail on Blackberry
Hotmail on Blackberry (Bold 9700) driving me crazy; I'd either like to have it as an account that doesn't mix with my Outlook account (seems impossible) or I'd like to access it through my brower *without having to log in every time.* Are either of these possible? [more inside]
Stick figure family decals?
What's up with those stick figure family decals on the back windows of vans? [more inside]
How do I get out of seeing my boyfriend's band?
Can't I just stay home and make you a potroast instead? [more inside]
posted by custard heart at 9:57 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by custard heart at 9:57 PM PST - 44 comments
big printer
i plan to make a very big, normal resolution printer from an arduino and some bits and pieces.
What should i use for the print head and how? [more inside]
posted by compound eye at 9:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by compound eye at 9:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Moving on from a bad relationship.
Relationship has ended, and it's probably for the best, but why do I keep remembering only the good times, and keep feeling sad and like I've made a mess of it? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:36 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by anonymous at 9:36 PM PST - 20 comments
There has to be something weird in Phoenix, right?
Geekcation in Phoenix/Scottsdale. What do two dorks do in desert country? [more inside]
posted by Gucky at 8:56 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Gucky at 8:56 PM PST - 16 comments
Help integrate website with facebook open graph
I've added a plugin to my wordpress site that allows people to "like" posts. I also tend to promote the posts on facebook by adding links, which also generates "likes" in facebook. These like counts differ and are not integrated whatsoever. Whats the proper to integrate my organization's facebook page and our website so as to better cross promote content and integrate the social functions (like, comments etc) so that a "like" or comment on one also shows up on the other? [more inside]
Bloated and weird taste in my mouth - what could be wrong?
Bloating, sweet taste in mouth, and various odd sensations - what could it be? [more inside]
What to do around a War Museum visit in Ottawa?
Things to do in Ottawa/Gatineau for two guys in their late 20s? A visit to the War Museum is already in the cards. [more inside]
Is there contraceptive gel in Japan? How do I find it?
Is there contraceptive gel in Japan? How do I find it? [more inside]
Job hopping for kids
Am I considered a job hopper? [more inside]
Need a USB hub - circuit board/controller only (no case). Where do I look?
I need a 2- or 4-port USB hub with power input - but just the circuit board (no case). Where do I start looking? [more inside]
Staying on the NorCal coast over Labor Day - how far ahead to book?
I'm heading up to the northern California coast over Labor Day - will I need to book accommodation ahead of time? (Also, what shouldn't I miss along the way?) [more inside]
posted by The Shiny Thing at 7:04 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by The Shiny Thing at 7:04 PM PST - 15 comments
Hello You Crafty MeFi Bastards!
Hello dearest Hive:
Any of you by chance crafty bastards? Here's what I want to do.
I have the proofs from my first book, and would like to cut out and make a collage of all the pictures, glue them to an old hunk of countertop that i can stick some IKEA legs on and make into a coffee table.
I guess what I need is best practice as far as glue, and what to cover it in. I understand there is some sort of stuff you can spray/paint on to seal it...or I could go with the stick a hunk of glass/plastic across the top.
any info will be greatly appreciated.
oh is *that*... Paul Simonon honey?
Does Clash bassist and occasional Gorillaz member Paul Simonon sing lead at Gorillaz shows, particularly this one from the other day in Damascus? I thought I heard him near the beginning, and maybe on "Kids with Guns." [more inside]
Name of wildly successful Melbourne fashion start-up?
In Friday's issue of The Australian, the Entrepreneur lift-out had an article about two (Melbourne?) investment bankers who fell foul of the GFC then started their own clothing business, based on a wildly successful business model from France - something about factory seconds, or end-of-season stuff from high-end labels. I think they have something like 250,000 subscribers, and last month they turned over a million bucks. What was the name of the Melbourne start-up and what was its French inspiration?
posted by obiwanwasabi at 4:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by obiwanwasabi at 4:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Work Under the Table
Help me find under the table work in Seattle, preferably part-time. [more inside]
Birth control without hormones?
I hate the idea of taking hormonal BC. Am I crazy, and what are my other options? [more inside]
Your advice for finding a new databse guru, please...
I need to find a new database guy/gal. Where do I look and how will I know when I've found a good one? [more inside]
Not-so-reckless recordkeeping
What are the most interesting, relevant, and satisfying ways you keep track of your life? [more inside]
posted by aintthattheway at 3:24 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by aintthattheway at 3:24 PM PST - 31 comments
27-inch iMac buying advice: processor, video card optiions
Advice on choosing between the two 27-inch iMac options at the online apple store. [more inside]
Should I board my cat while I'm away?
We're going to be gone for ten days for the first time in our cat's short life. Should we put her in a group boarding situation, or leave her at home alone with friends stopping by twice a day? If the latter, how can I transform my front room into a kitty play wonderland? [more inside]
posted by LadyOscar at 2:54 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by LadyOscar at 2:54 PM PST - 20 comments
Quisp vs. Quake: How did the voting take place?
How did Quaker tally the votes in the great Quisp vs Quake cereal war? [more inside]
posted by GaelFC at 2:48 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GaelFC at 2:48 PM PST - 11 comments
Teach a baby to drink...
One-year-old kid has minimal interest in sippy cups, outright refuses to hold her own bottle. We would like to remedy this. [more inside]
free liquor
How do you get liquor companies to sponsor an event? [more inside]
Cubs tix
I want to buy three tickets for a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field on Aug. 21st, 22nd, or 23rd. I've looked on the ballpark website and on StubHub, but all I can find are crummy seats at high prices. Is there any hope for me, at this late date? Who else, besides StubHub and the team, sells baseball tix online?
How can I compose if I don't have a Mac?
Are there any halfway decent equivalents to Garageband that would work with a Microsoft computer? [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 2:13 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 2:13 PM PST - 31 comments
Help the girl run to music!
My girlfriend goes out running now and again, and usually she comes back complaining about the fact that there aren't enough good songs on her ipod with the right kind of beat/rythm.
Any suggestions for good running music for my girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by Sourisnoire at 1:53 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Sourisnoire at 1:53 PM PST - 34 comments
Help me keep the baby weight off!
I'm 25 weeks pregnant, and so far in this pregnancy, I've lost thirty-one pounds, going from 275 to 244. Help me brainstorm ways to maintain this weight loss after the baby gets here. [more inside]
posted by KathrynT at 1:50 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by KathrynT at 1:50 PM PST - 22 comments
Start making sense.
I recently watched (and ended up buying) Stop Making Sense, the concert movie of a Talking Heads performance in 1983. What other amazing concert movies are out there? [more inside]
Birthing Hips
My body has appeared to change, but has it really changed beneath the surface? [more inside]
Where to find VitaMalts in North Carolina/Tennessee?
A while ago a trip to the Bahamas ended up with me hooked on Vita Malt. Are there any brick-and-mortar sources in West North Carolina/East Tennessee I can try? [more inside]
I'm thredup!
Has anyone used thredup? I'm really liking the notion of a quasi-freecycling of baby and child clothes but I'd love to hear what others have to say before I commit.
isolated bass tracks/ grooves
I'm looking for audio files of isolated bass grooves/ bass tracks (songs or lengthy jams) that I can play drums along with... not having a lot of luck with youtube... doesn't really matter what type of music....
How to entertain my in-laws in Chicago.
What should I do in Chicago tomorrow with my future father and brother-in-law? [more inside]
posted by MrBobaFett at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by MrBobaFett at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Banjo lessons in Houston?
Any recommendations for banjo lessons in Houston? [more inside]
My browsers have ADD
How do I get my browser(s) to stop back tracking? When I use both Firefox and Chrome on my office computer, the browser will automatically flip back to the previous page (as if I hit the "back" button) after about 30 seconds. It will actually keep doing it until it gets back to the first page I opened in the browser. It doesn't happen with all web pages (Gmail and Metafilter seem fine), but it's particularly a problem with media sites (e.g. local newspapers, the Atlantic, Good Magazine). I mostly get around it by holding 'ctrl' when I click a link so it opens in a new tab and can't back track. But it's a pain in the butt.
Is there a way to stop this?
Trade airline vouchers?
[travelfilter] What's the best way to trade one airline's voucher/credit for credit on another? [more inside]
Where have all the frosty coconut treats gone?
I have an addiction to Mamita's Coconut ice cream things, but my supplier in Sterling, VA has gone dry for some reason. Is there any other place in the Northern VA area to get these wondrous confections? [more inside]
Trying to upgrade before wow releases it's next expansion.
Help me build a middle range gaming system! I'm not looking for it to do awesome things, just to play World of Warcraft (and possibly the star wars mmo coming out in the future) and do some standard video editing and graphic designing. I have a list of components I'm considering. I've also been told there are websites to help you decide, but my google skills fail me. While I've taken a class on dissembling and resembling computers, this will be my first time constructing my own for use. Budget: $500 [more inside]
posted by royalsong at 12:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by royalsong at 12:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Camera recommendation please?
Camera recommendation, please? The primary use will be for capturing pics to be used in scrap books. List of needed features inside. [more inside]
[NYC Filter] Help me reunite this camera with its owner?
Can you help identify the location in these photos? [more inside]
posted by TrishaLynn at 12:23 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by TrishaLynn at 12:23 PM PST - 26 comments
What is the carbon footprint of a a single spam message?
A friend of mine sent me a infograph about how much CO2 is produced from a single spam email. In the infograph it said, "The average GHG emission associated with a single spam message is 0.3 grams of CO2" I'm not sure the the claim is a valid one and would like to see some similar studies or links about the topic. [more inside]
posted by wherespaul at 12:06 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wherespaul at 12:06 PM PST - 10 comments
What's the cookie dough doing in there?
I have a cookie recipe that calls for letting the dough settle for two days in the cool and dry. Long ago I heard a plausible explanation as to why this is a good thing. I've since forgotten it. Perhaps you know? [more inside]
Best means of shipping bike from Toronto to NYC?
What's the best way to (inexpensively) ship a bike from Toronto to NYC? [more inside]
posted by tip120 at 11:41 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tip120 at 11:41 AM PST - 9 comments
Teach my pop to pick the banjo
Clevelandfilter: Who gives good beginner banjo lessons in Cleveland? [more inside]
posted by andromache at 11:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by andromache at 11:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me deal with my crazy landlord!
What rights do I have with my landlord in Seattle? [more inside]
Stoicism
Has the philosophy of the Stoics been discredited by later philosophy? [more inside]
posted by Paquda at 11:18 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Paquda at 11:18 AM PST - 24 comments
Help me help myself rock out
I recently purchased a left handed acoustic guitar (i'm a lefty). Apart from the Old Town School of Folk Music, where in Chicago can I learn to play it? [more inside]
Where can I get an iPhone charger quickly near Oakland
If I'm in downtown Oakland, CA, where's the closest store where I can buy a car charger and a dash/windshield mount for an iPhone? [more inside]
Best perfume selection in US department stores?
What US department store -- besides Sephora -- has the best [widest?] selection of perfume? Bonus points if they will give samples -- I don't like to buy something without wearing it for a day first. [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake at 10:10 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by fiercecupcake at 10:10 AM PST - 15 comments
Put my dinner on ice
What are your favorite freezer-friendly recipes? Caveat: I'm diabetic and don't eat grains or legumes. However, things meant to be served over grains, legumes, or starchy vegetables are fine (I'm not always the only one eating at my table). Super bonus points for being able to freeze in portions. [more inside]
posted by catlet at 10:04 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by catlet at 10:04 AM PST - 18 comments
I've gotta speak up!
HELP! I need a purchase a Megaphone (20 Watts +) in the Washington DC Area today! I'm calling around like crazy but can't find a brick and mortar retailer... can anyone help?
How can I combine interests in film studies and K-12 education, career-wise?
I have two degrees in Film Studies (not production, more history and criticism) and I also love working with little kids. How can I combine these two interests career-wise? [more inside]
posted by Temeraria at 9:16 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Temeraria at 9:16 AM PST - 7 comments
What follows Inception?
I just got my mind blown by Inception. So I watched The Dark Knight again to maintain the high. Now what? What are some excellent movies that leave you scratching your head? [more inside]
How to host and display other's art on my website
I would like to post pictures on my blog and prevent Google from indexing and linking to the them and people from downloading them. How should I go about doing this? [more inside]
posted by nomadicink at 8:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nomadicink at 8:37 AM PST - 13 comments
Bags, bags, bags
Where in Toronto can I buy a classy leather messenger bag or briefcase, without breaking the bank? I want something more "design" than "Organization Man". Consignment places that sell designer menswear? A discount store in Yorkville? [more inside]
Upgrade my family's phones
My family is all up for new phones and planning to move smartphones and data plans. We are using Bell Canada, and for various reasons cannot change carriers. I am not willing to play around with unlocking phones etc, so the Motorola Milestone is a no.
The options:
iPhone 4; Samsung Galaxy S; Motorola Dext; HTC Legend; Blackberry Bold/Pearl/Curve. [more inside]
Can you help fix my broken VM?
Can you help fix my virtual machine? (details inside) [more inside]
posted by chndrcks at 8:18 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by chndrcks at 8:18 AM PST - 6 comments
Ford Prefect would be ashamed
Please solve my weird towel problems! [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 8:17 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis at 8:17 AM PST - 54 comments
Recommendations for a weekend getaway in or around Toronto.
Can anyone recommend some last minute weekend getaways in or around the Toronto area? [more inside]
At least it's not a bass
I'm newly car-free, and using my bicycle for all my transportation. I'm also taking violin lessons, and I've run into a problem: my violin case is too big and awkward to easily transport on my bike!
I know the easy answer is "buy a smaller case" but until I can do that, does anyone have any suggestions for how to get to & from my violin lessons via bike? [more inside]
posted by bryghtrose at 7:38 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by bryghtrose at 7:38 AM PST - 24 comments
Can I ever get my $225 from my subletter?
Is there any reasonable way for me to get my money from my former subletter? Do I even deserve it? [more inside]
So gross, and yet I wish to share.
Does anyone have any venue suggestions for trying to publish a really gross short story? [more inside]
Different associated meanings across different languages
Finding the network of different associated meanings across different languages? [more inside]
Help me write a script to group files in windows.
Help me write a script to group some selected files in windows. [more inside]
posted by volpe at 7:17 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by volpe at 7:17 AM PST - 6 comments
Where to store jpegs and gifs online
I have a bunch of funny/interesting/neat pictures that I've accumulated over time from the internet. Rather than storing them all locally on my harddrive, any way I can do that online for free? (This question could also be expanded to other filetypes, like word documents and music files, so if you have suggestions for that, please post them as well.)
Maybe the neutral safety switch is TOO safe?
I have a few questions regarding a 1995 Ford Escort with an automatic transmission that periodically refuses to start. It has already been to a mechanic, so there is "more inside"... [more inside]
Let me get this straight...
How can I straighten a cable with many kinks / bends in it? [more inside]
posted by PontifexPrimus at 6:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by PontifexPrimus at 6:53 AM PST - 7 comments
English Majors! Prove your parents wrong! You are super useful!
Help me rename my podcast. [more inside]
Themes are hard. Lets drink tea.
Need ideas for a asb/leadership team year "theme" please! [more inside]
Should I buy my own ice skates for casual weekly lessons?
I've recently started ice skating lessons, and I'd like to continue taking lessons for a while. How long can I hold out in rental skates for lessons before I need to buy my own? [more inside]
posted by Eumachia L F at 2:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Eumachia L F at 2:47 AM PST - 15 comments
Ugh, not again.
What is this sinking feeling I keep getting, especially at night? [more inside]
Questionnaire analysis terminology
Questionnaire and data analysis terminology (translating from Japanese) [more inside]
posted by thesailor at 12:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by thesailor at 12:06 AM PST - 6 comments
July 29
Give my dad a break!
My father lost his job last year and went from making a comfortable living to bare minimum unemployment checks and occasional side jobs. Although my mother is able to support the family (I live 2000 miles away), they have very little extra spending cash. I want to send my dad a giftcard to see a movie, but I'm not sure if he'll consider it to be a pity thing? [more inside]
posted by razzamatazm at 11:20 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by razzamatazm at 11:20 PM PST - 10 comments
"I'm here for the singing ladies, not the numbers stations."
I'm leaving for Bulgaria tomorrow with a bunch of professional radio/recording gear. Kindly lavish me with advice on getting there and back with all my equipment intact. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 10:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mykescipark at 10:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Cheap Prescription Glasses Relensing in Canada?
Is there somewhere cheap & reliable in Canada (online or by mail) where I can send my prescription glasses and sunglasses frames to be relensed in my own prescription? I have purchased some funky/vintage frames online and would like to have my prescription put in them but the local optical shops are charging $200+ and I just can't afford that for each pair of glasses (I have just purchased several pairs). I see there are some US-based sites (that probably ship overseas which is OK) but none seem to be available in Canada. Bonus if you can give me a personal recommendation. Thanks!
What's a job that I can work for a month?
What kind of job can I do for a month in between traveling? [more inside]
posted by Gordafarin at 10:19 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Gordafarin at 10:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Vegetarian, quintessentially American fare in a very rudimentary kitchen?
I need ideas for vegetarian, quintessentially American fare that can be prepped in a very rudimentary kitchen. [more inside]
How does a US senior citizen deal with insurance and health care while living in Canada?
My 83-year-old mom is thinking of moving to BC to be near me, which I would love. She's a US citizen. (I'm a US citizen, too, but I'm a Permanent Resident of Canada) Does anyone know how my mother would deal with issues such as insurance and health care? I don't think she'll ever be eligible for health care in Canada, so she would have to have something to fall back on if/when she needs health care.
My dogs are barking!
Help me take care of myself in a job that requires several miles of walking per day. [more inside]
posted by Sara C. at 9:34 PM PST - 54 comments
posted by Sara C. at 9:34 PM PST - 54 comments
This little piggy went weeweeweeweeweeweewee after receiving a foot massage
Can you recommend a foot massage gadget that works a treat? [more inside]
Baptism gift for a nine year old boy (from an atheist)?
Baptism gift for a nine-year-old boy (from an atheist)? [more inside]
posted by nuffsaid at 8:48 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by nuffsaid at 8:48 PM PST - 18 comments
How can I use rice vinegar for canning?
Using Rice Vinegar for canning pickles - can it be done safely with added citric acid or glacial acetic acid? Alternately, where can I find rice vinegar diluted to 5% and not 4.3%? [more inside]
Looking to relocate bees. Preferably without getting stung.
Apparently I have bees in my backyard and I would like to find them a new home. I've heard that beekeepers are sometimes on the lookout for hives, especially if they're easy to get at. But how do I find an interested beekeeper is the question.... [more inside]
posted by barc0001 at 8:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by barc0001 at 8:06 PM PST - 9 comments
Spartan, tech-oriented, late-twentyish couple seeks relocation!
Spartan, tech-oriented, late-twentyish couple seeks relocation! Where should we move? [more inside]
posted by theraflu at 8:06 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by theraflu at 8:06 PM PST - 41 comments
Help me find a new sling backpack.
My sling/single-strap backpack is falling apart. Help me find a new one. [more inside]
Best CI Recipes?
What are the best Cook's Illustrated recipes? [more inside]
posted by rossination at 7:49 PM PST - 81 comments
posted by rossination at 7:49 PM PST - 81 comments
Aldi vs. Walmart (with a side of Trader Joes)
Does Aldi have any moral high ground on Wal-Mart?
Do they both have the same flaws and virtues? Or is it something in between? [more inside]
Help with New England cruise
New England/Canada cruise. October. Never been on a cruise before. Help, please. [more inside]
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 7:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 7:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Is my ISP slowing down YouTube?
Is my ISP purposefully slowing down YouTube/Google’s traffic? [more inside]
posted by mazniak at 7:28 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mazniak at 7:28 PM PST - 12 comments
Need a good cereal, but picky
Please recommend a low glycemic, high fiber, negligible sugar containing cereal that is oat and wheat free, and can be eaten cold. Kamut and spelt are OK. Recipes are OK too.
Can I buy Speculoospasta in the US?
Can I buy the unbelievably delicious Speculoospasta in the US? If so, where? Does anyone from Belgium export it?
posted by spiderskull at 7:02 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by spiderskull at 7:02 PM PST - 13 comments
Escrows Gone Wild!
Magical Escrow! Why am I being charged so much? [more inside]
Fear in the doctor's office
How do I deal with the fear of a painful medical test that I'm having in two weeks? The pain will be intense but short in duration, under 5 minutes. It's a simple procedure, done in the doctor's office, and afterwards I'll be able to do my normal activities and probably won't have any lingering sensations or discomfort. And yet, I'm having trouble summoning up the courage to go through with this, to the point where I'm becoming paralyzed with the fear. I would appreciate suggestions or anecdotes about how you overcame medical fear to do something you knew you had to do. [more inside]
posted by daikon at 6:44 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by daikon at 6:44 PM PST - 48 comments
Oh tree.. you made a mess.
We have a rental property. We had a crazy storm. One of our trees lost a few limbs. It is a mess. The kind you can only clean up with a chain saw (which we don't own or need generally). Is the the landlord's responsibility or ours? I have already contacted our landlord, but haven't heard back yet.
Found Cat! What kind is it?? What Do we do with it?
Found this kitten in the Hollywood Hills this morning. What kind of cat is it? If we keep it, how might that impact the 2 females we already own? [more inside]
All my time in Sydney, or break it up?
It's my first time visiting Australia, and I have a week to spend. Should I spend it all in Sydney, or is it worth visiting another city / location as well? [more inside]
Best blog and news sites for web developers?
Are you a web developer who works with Ruby on Rails, MySQL, Apache, Linux, jQuery and so forth? What (professional) blogs and news sites do you read? [more inside]
Slogging Revealed
Can you point me in the direction of materials that indicate how people who would be considered exemplary of their field schedule(d) their time? [more inside]
Where can I find a 36-40" long towel?
My Name is Cancelled
How was the My Name is Earl season four cliffhanger finale supposed to be resolved?
Car Woes: They say Go to the Dealer
While my pretty well maintained 2000 Passat wagon would probably pass an emissions test it can't because the computer (ECU) is failing. My local euro car mechanic and two different smog techs have had the same results: car doesn't communicate with OBD. They all suggest I take it to the VW dealer. [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 5:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by snsranch at 5:53 PM PST - 10 comments
NYC - Seattle: how?
What's the best way to get from New York to Seattle without losing too much money (or my life) and possibly getting a great experience too? [more inside]
My Wallets Going to Lose Some Weight...
I'm having a Canadian friend buy me an iPhone 4 in Canada (I'm in America.) How much is this going to cost? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 5:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by 47triple2 at 5:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Losing the lower gut
Will I ever lose this (decades-old) lower belly fat? [more inside]
posted by johnchristopher at 4:54 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by johnchristopher at 4:54 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there an affordable bicycle helmet that won't make me look like a dick?
Is there an affordable bicycle helmet that won't make me look like a dick? [more inside]
How do I set up a proxy server for China?
What's the best way to set up a proxy for surfing from China?
We'll be moving next month to China and Mrs. arcticseal is concerned that she won't be able to satisfy her Facebook and Google addiction if they're blocked. [more inside]
posted by arcticseal at 4:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by arcticseal at 4:32 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I make 16/17 year olds into better presenters?
How do I make 16/17 year olds into better presenters? [more inside]
posted by alby at 4:29 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by alby at 4:29 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for a notebook computer with very small pixels. How to search?
I want a laptop / notebook computer with very small pixels. How do I better articulate this, and more to the point, search for it? [more inside]
Can I mail mp3s to Botswana?
Will I have problems sending copyrighted music to Botswana? [more inside]
Out, damned spot!
help me out, spongebob fans
Dumbest askme ever: Calling all SpongeBob and/or pop culture experts. There is an exchange between Spongebob and Patrick in the episode "A Day without Tears" that seems like a reference to something else, or an inside joke. I don't get it. [more inside]
I'm so confused...
Does anyone know where I can find a bottle of Peychaud's bitters in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by chicago2penn at 3:43 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by chicago2penn at 3:43 PM PST - 12 comments
Best Way to Get Special Email Notifications on iPhone?
Is there a way to make certain emails appear as push notifications on the iPhone? Or, is there a way to easily enable/disable toggle a Gmail forwarding filter? [more inside]
Is there a non-sketchy hearing aid experience out there?
You have hearing aids, didn't have to rob a bank to pay for them, and love your hearing instrument specialist like a sibling. You live in Los Angeles. Where the heck did you go to get so lucky? How do I do this so that I can be that lucky? [more inside]
posted by fairytale of los angeles at 3:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by fairytale of los angeles at 3:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Can he eat his cake and eat it too, cellphone-wise?
Can I cancel my Verizon Wireless contract (and pay the early termination fee) and then sign back up with a new contract to my existing family plan and still manage to keep my number? [more inside]
How do you refer to developing countries
What terms should be used to refer to developing countries. "Developing countries?" "The Global South?" "Emerging Countries." They all feel problematic, so [more inside]
posted by stratastar at 2:44 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by stratastar at 2:44 PM PST - 41 comments
Oh brother
I'm 32. I have much younger siblings. My mother and I fight constantly about what I consider to be her lenient approach to their teenage mis-steps. Help me find peace. [more inside]
Cheap living in Arlington?
Is it possible to find a place to live in downtown Arlington, VA for $750 or under? [more inside]
Hoping this is nothing serious
Cat issue: What's wrong with his lower jaw/gumline? Pic's inside. [more inside]
This printer is drivering me crazy
I am trying to make my mom's old Brother MFC-4300 printer/scanner/fax work with my Windows 7 machine, to no avail and with many headaches. I don't care about scan or fax; I just want to be able to print from the machine. [more inside]
Can anybody else hear that?
Help me design a really frightening experience! [more inside]
posted by the latin mouse at 1:57 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by the latin mouse at 1:57 PM PST - 31 comments
Know a source for FileMaker Pro v6?
Anyone know of a source for copies of FileMaker Pro v6 for Mac 10.x? [more inside]
Repo'd cars in Austin
How do you find, examine, and buy repossessed cars in Austin, TX? Other suggestions for low-priced car buying also welcome. [more inside]
Help me plan our road trip from Ohio to Massachusetts please.
What interesting things should we stop at, or what interesting places should we stay at on the course of our roadtrip from Columbus, Ohio to Stockbridge, Massachusetts in mid-August? [more inside]
posted by pixiecrinkle at 1:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by pixiecrinkle at 1:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Attack of the Killer(?) Tomatoes!
I'm growing several containers of tomatoes on my deck, and also... something else. Blue tomatoes!? Can anyone tell me what these are? (A few other photos: 1, 2, 3)
posted by graventy at 1:40 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by graventy at 1:40 PM PST - 12 comments
Superfluous Ne
Is ne superfluous before devoir in the french? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 1:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 1:39 PM PST - 17 comments
Financial Analysis
What are some key items to look at when analyizing financials for a potential tenant in a commerical building? [more inside]
posted by HollyAnn at 1:29 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by HollyAnn at 1:29 PM PST - 2 comments
Fucking Nicknames, How Do They Work?
What are some musicians / other artists whose stage names contain single letters, as in Violent J or Jay-Z? Bonus points if we can get through the entire alphabet (or most of it).
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 1:17 PM PST - 76 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 1:17 PM PST - 76 comments
Seems like I've plateaued or something.
I've been depressed as long as I can remember. How do I know if I'm better? Am I being unrealistic about what "better" is? [more inside]
DietFilter: How do I balance food and heavy exercise while still losing weight?
Can you help me diet while remaining extra-active? I lost lots of weight with mild exercise but now that I've stepped things up, I'm stuck... [more inside]
Oriole or not?
I remember him being funny. And he told a good story. And there was a moustache.
I remember this storyteller comedian from the late eighties and early nineties. Who am I thinking of? [more inside]
I like 'MONSTER CUPCAKES' but I'm concerned about the Trade Descriptions Act
Help me name my two-bit cupcake business! [more inside]
posted by citands at 12:34 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by citands at 12:34 PM PST - 33 comments
Cincinnati to Boston, what should we see?
My best friend and I are taking a road trip from Cincinnati, Ohio to Boston, Massachusetts. What should we see? Where should we go? [more inside]
Heyyyy New Yorkers what's up?
Going to the city for a week! New York. Aug 12-17. Been there a bunch but I've always had money to blow. This time I'm broke. It's my birthday week and I'll be with a likewise broke grad student friend (who is a very recent transplant). Suggestions? [more inside]
Driving through the Swiss Alps
A few questions about driving through the Swiss Alps in a rented car. [more inside]
Helping Dad after hip replacement
How to help family member after hip replacement? [more inside]
Looking for EPS or vector versions of Epcot logos
Looking for graphic designers who are Disneyphiles or folks who are close acquaintances with said fine folks. Skilled googlers might also apply. I'm trying to find vector/EPS versions of the original Epcot Future World attractions, i.e., these. [more inside]
posted by cavalier at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by cavalier at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Moctezuma's punishment
Macaroni and cheese in a waffle iron?
How would you go about making macaroni and cheese in the waffle iron? [more inside]
posted by veggieboy at 11:03 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by veggieboy at 11:03 AM PST - 37 comments
Seeking good CBT therapist in/near Boston
Hi All,
I'm looking for a CBT (cognitive behavioral) therapist in Boston. I'm interested in talking about relationships, my goals, my career, etc. I have a history of dysthymia/mild depression. My insurance is Harvard
Pilgrim HMO. I'm open to other varieties of therapy around the CBT
vein, dialectical behavioral therapy or whatever, as long as the
person is good. If you have a suggestion of someone who doesn't take
Harvard Pilgrim, or you don't know, please list them anyway.
Thanks!
Should I wake my dog up when it appears she's having a bad dream?
Should I wake my dog up when it appears she's having a bad dream? [more inside]
The Constant Criticizer?
How constant should criticism actually be? [more inside]
Please help me find a way to find research
I need help finding research to inform research that I'm doing. [more inside]
How can I mic my doumbek so that I can play in a band with other amplified instruments?
How can I mic my doumbek (hand drum) so that I can play in a band with other amplified instruments? [more inside]
Outlook 2003 displays html in place of graphics.
Outlook 2003 question: User receives an email with graphics (newsletters, etc,) and it looks just fine. When she clicks on "Forward" or "Reply", the quoted message message strips the graphics and displays raw html code in it's place. [more inside]
I am looking to buy a reasonably priced Windows 7 15" laptop for my parents. Any recommendations?
I am looking to buy a reasonably priced Windows 7 15" laptop for my parents. Any recommendations? [more inside]
How do I automatically alphabetize a list containing accented characters?
How do I automatically alphabetize a list of words that contains macrons (accented characters)? [more inside]
posted by lysimache at 9:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lysimache at 9:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Excel Short cut Question
Excelfilter: This may be a long shot, but..... Is there a quick way of formatting a table to group like records under a single heading? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 9:47 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Kurichina at 9:47 AM PST - 14 comments
What is this insect on my flower?
What is this insect sitting on my flower? There are four of them that I can see on the plant. I have a cat that goes in the backyard, can these infest him?
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 9:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 9:18 AM PST - 9 comments
What kind of hardware would I need to convert the top of my desk to an adjustable sit/stand?
I'm really intrigued by the idea of a variable height sit/stand desk, but for a couple reasons, I'm probably stuck with my current utterly inconspicuous, heavy wood composite desk. Fortunately, the top comes off, so I think I might be able to modify the desk so that I can raise/lower the top independently of the rest of the desk. What kind of hardware would I need, and where can I buy it? [more inside]
posted by paul_smatatoes at 9:07 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by paul_smatatoes at 9:07 AM PST - 8 comments
fall maine trip
fall in bar harbor/acadia: good idea? what to do? [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 8:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by anya32 at 8:56 AM PST - 15 comments
I want to maximize world happiness as efficiently as possible.
How can I help the greatest number of people on the planet, by the greatest amount, per dollar? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man at 8:47 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Tin Man at 8:47 AM PST - 36 comments
Quitting social smoking.
If you were an occasional smoker and you quit, did you see any noticeable health benefits? [more inside]
What's the best time of year to sign long-term leases in Manhattan?
What's the best time of year to sign long-term leases in Manhattan? [more inside]
posted by thelatermonths at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by thelatermonths at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
Java SE 6 for Mac Link Down
How do I get Java SE 6 on my Mac OS? [more inside]
posted by outlandishmarxist at 8:08 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by outlandishmarxist at 8:08 AM PST - 3 comments
How to hire a lawyer and how much will it cost?
How much would I expect to pay to hire a lawyer to find out why a state trooper showed up to my old apartment (where I haven’t lived since 2004) looking for me? And does the fact that I have lived outside the US since 2005 complicate things? [more inside]
How can I get excited about having kids
Help me understand the joy/value/satisfaction of having children [more inside]
Even the Seinfeld chain of Xs doesn't work
Sustained Motivation: I've searched but come up empty. Please hope me. The general answer to mood-related questions, both here and from therapy, is "keep track of your mood". I can't do that. I lose interest after a few days because "I"m fine now, that was a lot of huffle about nothing." [more inside]
Reliable SIP-based GSM Gateway
What's a reliable SIP-based GSM Gateway for a VoIP system? [more inside]
Autohotkey for International Financiers
Autohotkey Filter: How do I map ctrl-shift-4 to send the Great British Pound currency symbol to any application? [more inside]
posted by bluejayway at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by bluejayway at 7:44 AM PST - 12 comments
O-K-L-A etc
I'm headed to Oklahoma City for a conference in September, and have a few days extra to explore. Seeking travel recommendations - details inside! [more inside]
Los Angeles Romance 101
Is romance alive and well in Los Angeles? Help me romance a queer girl in LA. [more inside]
How to optimally manage general and customer-specific documentation using DreamWeaver CS3 and PHP?
How to optimally manage general and customer-specific documentation using DreamWeaver CS3 and PHP? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 7:05 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 7:05 AM PST - 13 comments
Have you tried neuromuscular dentistry?
Anyone have any experience with "neuromuscular dentistry"? Did it help your TMJ? If not, what did? [more inside]
Bikram Yoga Question
I am considering Bikram Yoga for weight loss - Will you share your experience? [more inside]
posted by inquisitrix at 6:24 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by inquisitrix at 6:24 AM PST - 34 comments
How to go from "Nyan" to "Meow"?
How can I track down the English subtitles for a Japanese TV show? [more inside]
posted by etoile at 6:23 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by etoile at 6:23 AM PST - 3 comments
Two Canadians and a tiny American crossing the border.
Do to a family medical emergency, my wife and I are probably going to be renting a car and driving from Philadelphia to Toronto tomorrow night. We are both Canadians living in the US on temporary NAFTA visas. Fun complication: Our daughter is four months old and is an American citizen with an American birth certificate. We haven't yet gotten her a passport or applied for her Canadian citizenship.
Should we expect to have any difficulty crossing the border with her, in either direction? Is there anything we can get in the next 24 hours to make things go more smoothly?
posted by 256 at 6:06 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by 256 at 6:06 AM PST - 19 comments
How does my company find a German native speaker in LA?
How does my company find a German native speaker in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by DanielZKlein at 5:53 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by DanielZKlein at 5:53 AM PST - 13 comments
Waking up is easy, but getting up hurts soooo bad.
My legs murder me in the morning. Feet too, but that's been ongoing. What gives? More info inside. [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 5:36 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by TomMelee at 5:36 AM PST - 17 comments
Finding old HMRC CD-Roms?
Are old HMRC CD-Roms archived, officially or unofficially, anywhere? [more inside]
posted by davemee at 5:14 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by davemee at 5:14 AM PST - 4 comments
My Best Friend's Girl
How do I get with my best friend's girl? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:56 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by anonymous at 4:56 AM PST - 46 comments
was NBC's sitcom "Friends" shot on film?
was NBC's sitcom "Friends" shot on film @30fps? was/is that common practice? [more inside]
posted by yosh at 4:41 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by yosh at 4:41 AM PST - 8 comments
Need a night away in Toronto. Recommendations, please!
I need a recommendation for a hotel room in downtown-ish Toronto, hopefully under $200-300, with a kickass view. For this Saturday night. [more inside]
Computer screen blinking on and off
My secondary PC screen is blinking on and off when certain events occur. [more inside]
July 28
Why doesn't this Just Work?
Snow Leopard DHCP Fun. I want to hook my NAS drive directly to the ethernet port on my Mac. I also want it to have a static IP. How do these things work out? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 11:54 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by hwyengr at 11:54 PM PST - 15 comments
Owner's Rep
I am an (unlicensed) architect. Friend recently offered me a job as an owner's rep ("Do you want to sub out the expeditor and offer your services, including expediting, as an Owner's rep?") on a small renovation job. (I have the drawings) No contractor or expeditor yet. Asked me for a proposal/fee. I am not familiar with this term/position, responsibilities, duties, time, but know how to put a job together.....want to sound competent while I figure it out. Any advice on putting out some basic questions and eliciting info?
Help Solve a 50 Year Old Family Mystery!
Help me find a vintage shaving brush set issued by the US Navy circa 1948-1950! [more inside]
Cameron was hallucinating Team Rocket with Hobbes the whole time
I am looking for interesting essays about works of fiction that reinterpret them in ways that make them more interesting. The Ferris Beuller/Fight Club theory, Ash is in a coma for all of Pokemon essay and the famous Fight Club/Calvin and Hobbes essay. What are more of these? Is there a name for this kind of essay/theory?
posted by NoraReed at 9:36 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by NoraReed at 9:36 PM PST - 34 comments
Looking for house emptying service
Looking for New Jersey Estate Cleanout recommendations [more inside]
posted by plinth at 8:43 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by plinth at 8:43 PM PST - 2 comments
A Range Hood Construction Question
I removed my range hood to replace it with a new one. The old range hood was duct taped to the duct which I guess carries the smoke from my cooking out the roof vent. The next day, the entire duct had fallen down onto the new stove. I pushed it up and braced it in its hole but now I need to put the new range hood on. Does anyone know how the duct work is supposed to be attached to the vent on the roof? I could duct tape it to the new hood then bolt the hood in place but that doesn't seem right. Some construction help please... Thanks.
How do Airport body scanners work?
At one airport, the scanner always beeps if I pass through without removing my shoes. The same scanner lets my colleague pass without removing shoes.
At another airport, our roles are reversed. The colleague has to remove shoes because the scanner beeps, while I pass through without any problems.
Both scanners (at different airports within Australia) are the gated type, not the enclosed-chamber sorts.
What is going on?
posted by vidur at 7:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by vidur at 7:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Home is where I want to be, but I guess I'm already there
I'm living in a new city for only a few months. Help me stay entertained or otherwise keep myself busy during my alone time, by staying in and getting off the computer. [more inside]
posted by lizbunny at 7:51 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lizbunny at 7:51 PM PST - 14 comments
Seeking hotel cryptographer
I'm staying in an Embassy Suites hotel in Chicago this week.
Today, I returned to the hotel to see that on three of the lower floors, each room had a stack of exactly two identical chairs placed outside the door. This struck me as really odd.
What does it mean? Is it some kind of code for housekeeping or management?
Photo here for reference.
posted by AngerBoy at 7:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AngerBoy at 7:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Running in East Williamsburg/Bushwick Brooklyn?
Running in East Williamsburg/Bushwick Brooklyn? [more inside]
I'll name that tune in....
TV Show Filter: Last nights (July 27) episode of Memphis Beat on TNT, right at the start Jason Lee (Dwight), DJ Qualls (Davey) and the rest of their drinking buddies were in a bar. Davey starting singing to a blues number on the juke box and the rest of them joined in - what was that song that was playing? [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 7:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 7:27 PM PST - 2 comments
What's in a name? Some MX records, email headers, cat pictures.
I need a better domain name for personal and professional email, and perhaps as a landing page for people to find me on the internet. The problem is that I have an extremely generic name and all the usual suspects are taken. Please suggest or help me find something distinct and foolproof for email. [more inside]
Help me stay on top of email threads
I stay on top of my tasks/projects pretty well, except in one case: when the project needs a reply to an email to move forward and I don't get a reply. Is there a simple way for me to address this? [more inside]
Detecting the metal detectors on the Oregon coast
Which Oregon coast beaches are especially popular for metal detecting? [more inside]
Job hopping vs compelling reasons to leave a job
How does this really look to hiring managers? [more inside]
How to mail my possessions across the US?
I have a bunch of boxes. I want to ship them across the country and pick them up at the post office on the other end. What do I do? [more inside]
Searching for Oscar de la Renta
ImageFilter: I'm looking for a specific photo of Oscar de la Renta on a beach in his bathing suit. I've tried several searches, but I'm bombarded with photos of his clothes. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I originally saw the photo on a show like Entertainment Tonight. Thanks!!
Logical Phallic Symbol
I'd like to familiarize myself better with logical fallacies, but every guide I've come across is too technical. Are there any sources with plain-spoken, relatable language out there?
There are no tsetse flies in my country, so why am I so sleepy?
Why do I wake up feeling tired, and stay tired for several hours? [more inside]
How do you look for an hire a "manny" in Westchester, NY?
We need a new nanny, and I have two high-energy, high intelligence (G&T) boys. I'm thinking a manny might be the answer, but there are none on the typical sites like sittercity and craigslist.
Any suggestions? Things to consider?
8 Month Old Wakes Too Easily
My 8 month old daughter is a light sleeper. How can I help her sleep more soundly? [more inside]
posted by Nickel Pickle at 6:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Nickel Pickle at 6:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Interesting things to do, see, or MeFi folks to meet up with in Edinburgh
Looking for suggestions for things to do in or around Edinburgh, Scotland or any interesting MeFi folks up for a meetup this week or weekend? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 at 5:52 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by specialk420 at 5:52 PM PST - 18 comments
I have a need...a need...FOR SPEED
Tell me everything you know about rally racing. [more inside]
posted by contessa at 5:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by contessa at 5:50 PM PST - 16 comments
What's the best way to print 300 pages worth of documents?
What's the best way to print 300 pages worth of documents? (Said documents are currently PDFs.) [more inside]
Strong Bakers Question
What is "Strong Bakers Flour"? I'm in Canada. I'm a baker. I understand that this flour is higher in protein, but the bags never specify what the protein content is. [more inside]
posted by Evstar at 5:43 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Evstar at 5:43 PM PST - 6 comments
Daughter saw a dead guy
My three-year-old daughter just saw a dead guy. On our way to daycare we discovered a man who had apparently jumped from the top of our apartment building and died. Clearly dead, blue face, blood coming out of ear, but nothing "gory" per se. She only saw him for a second before I turned her away, but it clearly freaked her out a little. I tried to tell her he was just playing, but it's hard to tell what her inner reactions are. I brought her to daycare because I had little choice, and she seemed surprised or confused, like she had seen something she knew was Not Good but had no further understanding of. How can I help her avoid being adversely affected by this?
How can I make myself more competive as an applicant in the Library profession?
I am about to enter my Master of Library & Information Science and I am curious to know which areas are of most value when it comes to employment in Library & Information Sciences? Which ones will make me more competitive in the current (Canadian) job market? [more inside]
My car is lurching
Why is my car engine surging only on hot (above 90) days? [more inside]
what's a normal bedtime?
Parents, what bedtimes do you set for your kids, at what ages? Do you have strong routines, how strict are you, what are your special occasion exceptions?
Organize my story!
Technical Trainer Job Interview Help
Help me with what I should expect from a technical trainer job interview. [more inside]
posted by white_devil at 3:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by white_devil at 3:38 PM PST - 7 comments
help me not sound completely stupid.
Rosetta-style programs for brushing-up on Mandarin? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine at 2:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by joyceanmachine at 2:57 PM PST - 7 comments
When you're too old for a single box of candles
A friend recently had a birthday, but because of her age, they couldn't really fit enough candles on the cake without it becoming absurd, so they represented her age by using the number of candles in the digits of her age—a group of five on the left, three on the right for 53. Is there a name for that kind of representation of a number?
We're gonna lean this ladder up against the water tower
Help me find more great songs about water towers. [more inside]
posted by carbide at 2:38 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by carbide at 2:38 PM PST - 17 comments
Broken hearted, don't know whether to wait
A couple of months ago I started dating a wonderful guy. We have a lot of things in common, have great conversations and great chemistry. [more inside]
I am a nonentity. It is very distressing.
I am a nonentity. It is very distressing. [more inside]
Can't anyone here last for more than a few minutes?
I've seen a couple Askmes for good, short podcasts. I want long ones. [more inside]
Help me create a list of epics that either destroy - or transform - students in college Lit classes...
I'm trying to make a list of epics that kill most people in college Lit - the really great ones that for many people are impossible to get through, but can be so worthwhile if they do. Here's a rough list so far: [more inside]
These numbers, they vibrate?
Resume service?
Fifty First Dates. (OK, more like three.)
What should I say on a first date? [more inside]
What movies inspired you as a youngster?
Seeking suggestions for inspirational short films or videos appropriate for teens. [more inside]
Looking awkward without being awkward...
I make awkward faces when I sing and when I'm having my photo taken. How do I not? [more inside]
posted by bradly at 1:24 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by bradly at 1:24 PM PST - 13 comments
hexagon strategy game on 360?
There's some game on the 360 that exists or was in development at some point in the past year that is a strategy game using hexagon shaped "towers" of land as a board. I think it was turnbased and used words (but not sure about the words part - but I think it involved a scrabble like setup) Somehow you would "stomp" the hexagon shaped towers and they would slowly lower until a certain point then they would fall making the play area smaller. Anybody know what I'm talking about?
posted by symbioid at 1:15 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by symbioid at 1:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Straighten Up and Fly Right
What is the meaning of the lyrics in Nat King Cole's "Straighten up and fly right?" [more inside]
posted by binturong at 1:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by binturong at 1:13 PM PST - 6 comments
simple list of This American Life episode titles?
Where can I find a simple list of This American Life episode titles? [more inside]
posted by czytm at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by czytm at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
Old License Plates
What are some creative ways to reuse old license plates? [more inside]
posted by Bistle at 1:04 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Bistle at 1:04 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm in my own personal Groundhog Day. Help.
How can I organize my life when I have no deadlines at all? [more inside]
posted by overeducated_alligator at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by overeducated_alligator at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
How to teach a kid to write b's and d's correctly?
How to teach a kid to write b's and d's correctly? Tips, mnemonics, etc.? [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack at 12:44 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Alaska Jack at 12:44 PM PST - 23 comments
Why am I sad when I learn if a girl I like has had more sex than me?
Why am I overcome with feelings of disappointment when I learn that a girl that I like has had a higher number of sexual partners than me? [more inside]
Help me be an excellent grade 4 teacher and stay sane while doing so!
Help me be an excellent grade 4 teacher and stay sane while doing so! [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 11:47 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 11:47 AM PST - 32 comments
Gifts for the Tall
What are some awesome non-clothing gifts for very tall people? [more inside]
posted by superlibby at 11:31 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by superlibby at 11:31 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me figure out who hit my car this morning
Seattle long-shot filter: this morning I was in a hit and run accident with a van (the van was the hitter and runner, not me). The van was from a van service company that I've seen around, but I don't know the name. I'd like to try to figure this out before I call my insurance company. Metafilter detectives, please help me get some justice! Details about the van inside. [more inside]
Whose Bus Should We Ride?
My husband and I really want to go to China, this fall or next fall. All of our Chinese friends strongly recommend that we take a tour, rather than just do it on our own as we normally do. But -- which tour company should we use? Who is reputable, affordable, and won't pack us in with a mob of 40-50?
posted by bearwife at 11:13 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by bearwife at 11:13 AM PST - 21 comments
Calling all generic folder names!
Web developers: What are good generic/catch-all directory names? I'm doing a migration and I have to dump a bunch of old files and some apps in a directory and I was wondering what people use instead of "misc" "files" "apps" etc.
posted by yeahyeahyeahwhoo at 11:09 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by yeahyeahyeahwhoo at 11:09 AM PST - 21 comments
Where are some cool art galleries in Barcelona?
Where are some cool art galleries in Barcelona? [more inside]
Don't knock it till you try it...
How can one brink the delishiousness of pork roll to Australia? [more inside]
posted by WeekendJen at 10:51 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by WeekendJen at 10:51 AM PST - 11 comments
What website can find unique travel desitations that don't include huge resorts?
Looking to arrange a vacation getaway that does not entail Club Med style huge pampered resorts, rather have a tiny cottage with local feel and flavor. All major travel sites that I know can't arrange this, are there any websites that do? [more inside]
posted by ozreiuosn at 10:47 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by ozreiuosn at 10:47 AM PST - 22 comments
Is my 20-month-old linguistically delayed or am I paranoid?
Internet people that are not doctors, am I being overly anxious about my toddler's lack of speech? [more inside]
posted by k8t at 10:46 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by k8t at 10:46 AM PST - 41 comments
Advice for a nervous and inexperienced adult driver?
I'm 23 years old and I can count on one hand the number of times I've been behind the wheel of a car. I've been fortunate enough to live my whole life in a city with really good public transportation (Portland) and I have my learner's permit, but I'm not at a point in my life where not being able to drive is becoming a problem. What's the best way to start solving this problem? I don't have easy access to a car to practice - is signing up for a class worth it? What are some things to look for in a driving class?
What be a pirate's favourite novel?
I'm looking for suggestions for novels and short stories about piracy, with some specifications. [more inside]
Pricing for 20 photos?
My university (that I just graduated from) wants to purchase something like 20 of my photos to use for a new brochure they're making and also for the website. I have a good relationship with them and don't want to be a jerk overcharging them, and while I've sold photos to publications before at a fairly standard price of $150 for a limited use quater-page print, I think doing that for 20 photos might be much, especially since a lot of these are just photos I took during school and I haven't gone through the usual process of getting model releases for any of my fellow students. Anyway, just wondering if anyone has sold photos in "bulk" like this before and what might be a good price to charge.
Getting from Bala, Ontario to Pearson International Airport in Toronto?
Getting from Bala, Ontario to Pearson International Airport in Toronto? [more inside]
How do I get over past wrongs?
How do I get over past wrongs? [more inside]
How do you roll-up sleeves?
How do you roll up your sleeves cleanly so it looks like a look rather than just a busy day at work? Especially on a shirt with fairly tight sleeves already.
Amazon pumped, primed, and ready to shop!
Free Amazon Prime membership? Excellent! But what should I be buying? (I've seen this question, but most of those suggestions are baby-related, and it's just me and my gentleman companion in this case.) [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize at 9:52 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Diagonalize at 9:52 AM PST - 28 comments
Should non-commission job have commission pay?
Asking for a friend: Said friend switched positions at his company from a commission-based position to a non-commission based position, but they are not increasing his wages to match those of the others in his department. What are his options? [more inside]
Gmail to Gmail
What is the easiest and best way to back up my Gmail account and import the old mail into a Gmail account? [more inside]
Pennies are cheap, but tacos can be expensive
How many pennies fit in a 1 lb coffee can? [more inside]
posted by annaramma at 9:33 AM PST - 68 comments
posted by annaramma at 9:33 AM PST - 68 comments
Santa Cruz Jobs?
So I'm thinking of moving to Santa Cruz, CA. Anyone live out there? Anyone know where I could find a job? [more inside]
Help me while away my early 20s
Graduating from college in 9 months. Willing to travel anywhere, do (almost) anything. Suggestions? [more inside]
Investment adivce for a 39 y/o clueless guy!
Financial moron w/kids and no investments needs to think about the future. Help needed, I don't know where to start! (mess described inside). [more inside]
Some books are more equal than others
Recommend me titles that will get me to love literature again. [more inside]
How do I go about getting a promotion?
How do I go about getting a promotion? [more inside]
Alas, Where?
Where is Alas, Babylon? (1960, Playhouse 90) [more inside]
Ideas for cheap, mobile furniture?
Furniture ideas for the perpetually mobile. For better or for worse, I've been changing living spaces about every six months. I'm sick of lugging furniture but don't want to live completely out of boxes. What are your ideas for cheap, compact, very mobile solutions for (at least) a desk, dresser, and full-size bedframe that doesn't require a box spring? Bonus points for book storage ideas and organizational pieces. Real furniture or makeshift (i.e. tupperware bins) OK. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:52 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by anonymous at 8:52 AM PST - 24 comments
Help me create an innovate computer music workstation stand
Calling ingenious diy'ers ergonomic tweakers and musos. Help me create an innovate computer music workstation where things like laptop, touchpad, trackball, music midi controllers are held at different angles and heights. [more inside]
Anyway I can get a spare ignition key for my Ranger for less than $140?
A couple of months ago I bought a used 2007 Ford Ranger. I love the truck but it only came with one key. When I went to the local Ford dealer to see about getting a spare key made, they quoted me a price around $140 because it has the Ford SecuriLock chip built into it. That's a lot of money for a spare key, so I had a spare key made at a hardware store that will let me into the truck in case I lock my key in the cab, but if I would happen to lose my key, I'll be screwed. Is there anyway I can get a spare key from somewhere and program it to work in my truck's ignition without spending $140?
Advice for a broke young adult with mental health issues?
How would you advise or help out a very broke young adult who needs assistance with mental health issues? I don't know how to effectively manage my mental health issues as an independent young adult... [more inside]
A friend distributed my awful resume. Now what?
I sent a possibly-horrible resume to an influential friend, who graciously passed it along. What do I do? [more inside]
Can I transport a ping pong table on top of a minivan?
Can I transport a ping pong table on top of a minivan? [more inside]
Kitchen Faucet Troubleshooting
The flow from our (two-handled American Standard) kitchen sink faucet has recently changed slightly but annoyingly - when I turn on the water, it kind of tapers on, and similarly when I turn the water off, it tapers off, taking several seconds to completely stop flowing. This happens exactly the same for the hot and cold water taps, so I don't think there's a problem in the valves under the handles. The sprayer still works, though the switching of water to the sprayer and back when you press its handle is lagged as when you turn the water on and off.
Any ideas what could be causing this problem?
email/task management-elderly
Best email and task management to communicate and track medication schedule of elderly mother. [more inside]
I want to learn everything there is to know about exporting products to the United States from Europe
I want to learn everything there is to know about exporting products to the United States from Europe. More specifically, agricultural products. Not necessarily meat but canned goods, gourmet products, dry goods etc. My goal is to help producers and distributors by becoming an expert in the process and offering my service (management of forms, regulations, legal compliance) for a fee. I will be doing lots of googling of course but any specific help or suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks!
posted by postergeist at 7:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by postergeist at 7:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Oil Change or No?
How soon do I need an oil change after a very long highway trip? [more inside]
Car stereo mysterious goes silent
While driving into work yesterday, the stereo in my car mysteriously stopped working. I was listening to NPR, then ... nothing ... just silence. Help me troubleshoot this problem, or suggest a solution for getting it fixed. [more inside]
posted by slogger at 7:11 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by slogger at 7:11 AM PST - 14 comments
Buying and selling used cars for profit in California?
Buying and selling used cars for profit in California? [more inside]
What goes in a 'work from remote' plan?
Talking with my boss about working remote and he wants me to put together a plan/proposal for working remote. What should go in it? [more inside]
Windows 7 to XP for Printer Connection
I need advice in how to setup a wireless connection to a printer from a computer using Windows 7 through a computer using XP. [more inside]
Am I infinitely tall?
The British coast has infinite length. Doesn't everything? [more inside]
posted by devnull at 6:44 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by devnull at 6:44 AM PST - 41 comments
Home automation for fun
Home automation
I'm about to move house and would like to setup a home automation system for fun, learning and utility! [more inside]
At Least He's Only Displaying ONE Aspect of the MacDonald Triad...
EnuresisFilter: has anyone successfully used a bedwetting alarm with their kindergarten-aged kid? We need some tips before our household grows even more tired, crabby and stinky! [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 6:20 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 6:20 AM PST - 25 comments
Help me pick a tour company
Although I am a grizzled old creature, I wish to go rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon, and I would like to know if anyone has a recommendation of a river rafting tour company that they have found to be particular good or particularly bad.
posted by grizzled at 5:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by grizzled at 5:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Do me a favor and wait to die until we're on the same continent.
Should I lose sleep over my friend's adventure plans? [more inside]
posted by apophenia at 4:34 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by apophenia at 4:34 AM PST - 42 comments
How do you make Victorian white look less pink?
We are in the midst of a kitchen renovation project, and our cabinets arrived. We ordered victorian white, which looked off white in the showroom, but now that it's in our kitchen the cabinets have a pinkish hue. Pink was not what we were looking for. We're doing absolute black honed granite counter tops, and are trying to decide on what color to paint the room and ideas for the backsplash. Here's a link to a picture of the cabinets.
The question: how can we subdue, or neutralize the pinkish hue?
What's in a name?
The new ".co" domain suffix—is it hype, or is it as big as everyone is making it out to be? [more inside]
posted by Mike Mongo at 12:53 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Mike Mongo at 12:53 AM PST - 24 comments
What is this old flash cartoon about a spy/detective?
Should I pay extra for Shell gasoline?
How much to gasoline detergents matter? [more inside]
posted by Roman Graves at 12:02 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Roman Graves at 12:02 AM PST - 13 comments
July 27
The court says I can but the credit union says I can't
How best approach an uncooperative credit union to retrieve the items from my deceased mother's safe-deposit box? [more inside]
posted by tangram1 at 11:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by tangram1 at 11:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Tattling during an audit
My department is being audited (by an external company) on a project I spend the majority of my time doing. There are numerous problems with the project. I need advice on how to handle myself in a meeting where I may feel like I am tattling on others. [more inside]
posted by soelo at 11:01 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by soelo at 11:01 PM PST - 8 comments
The Eagle? Hawk? Falcon? Has Landed
Name that bird of prey! (Photo #1, Photo #2). Seen today in the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles, near the foothills of the Santa Monica mountains (Hollywood Hills).
posted by Asparagirl at 10:05 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Asparagirl at 10:05 PM PST - 18 comments
How bad is the 2010 job market?
I have had 3 job interviews in the last 2 months but have received no offer? Is this regular for this market or do I have issues with my interviewing skills? [more inside]
Please help! I can't MMS a picture from my Blackberry
How do I unlock pictures on my blackberry curve? [more inside]
How do I tighten up an XM Skydock in the cigarette lighter?
My XM Skydock connects to the cigarette lighter for power. It is top heavy and the connection is loose. It flops all over the place. Is there a way to tighten this up so it won't move?
Computer Homework :(
Can you help me, helpful Java-knowers of the land?? [more inside]
Recommend a new laptop?
It's time to buy a new laptop. Please advise. [more inside]
posted by medusa at 8:46 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by medusa at 8:46 PM PST - 26 comments
Hurts Like the Dickens
How do I read and comprehend older literature? [more inside]
Where should I do my pharmacy school pre-reqs
Question about choosing a school at which to complete pharmacy school pre-reqs. [more inside]
What's breaking the water mains in Washington, DC?
Are water mains more likely to break in the middle of summer? There have been many water main breaks in the DC area lately. [more inside]
posted by LightStruk at 7:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by LightStruk at 7:38 PM PST - 10 comments
Has my toddler been damaged by forcible foreskin retraction?
My uncircumsized two-year-old's pediatrician forcibly retracted his foreskin today. My son is now experiencing pain and swelling. How concerned should I be? [more inside]
posted by mudlark at 7:18 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by mudlark at 7:18 PM PST - 29 comments
Ew. Contagious eye boogers.
My doggie has pink eye. Can anyone recommend a good Philadelphia vet who could probably see her quickly? [more inside]
Chug-a-lug, Donna.
Help me find instrumental songs in that slow dreamy drunken slow-rock style like "The Pink Room". Examples within. [more inside]
posted by komara at 7:03 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by komara at 7:03 PM PST - 28 comments
Vet Misdiagnosis - Refund?
I recently took my cat to an emergency vet over a weekend. I was initially pleased with the care he got, not so much afterwards, and was obviously expecting it to be a little pricey. Well, it certainly was, especially emotionally. (more on that inside) In a fit of emotion/rage I wrote them a letter expressing how upset I was with them and demanding some of my money back. So now... how do I follow up? [more inside]
posted by slyboots421 at 6:33 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by slyboots421 at 6:33 PM PST - 32 comments
Where should I live in Phoenix, AZ?
Where should I live in Phoenix? [more inside]
Rights re: Proceedings of the House of Representatives
"Proceedings of the House of Representatives, including any recording of such proceedings, may not be used for any political purpose or in any commercial advertisement, and may not be broadcast with commercial sponsorship except as part of a bona fide news program or public affairs documentary program," according to houselive.gov. Why and how would or could this possibly be?!
How to become "repulsed" by junk food?
"Blaze of Glory" guitar opening
I really like the guitar style in the openings of BonJovi's "blaze of glory" and "wanted" songs. I want to listen to more music in this style. What kind of "county"-ish music are those guitar riffs? [more inside]
posted by Ezrie at 5:49 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Ezrie at 5:49 PM PST - 12 comments
What's your favorite old reliable recipe?
What are you favorite reliable go-to recipes for everyday dinners? [more inside]
I need some time to figure out me before I find him
I came of age during this whole internet dating phenomenon and I think it’s caused more problems for me than I’d like. I’m addicted to it. One relationship ends/gets rocky/doesn’t fulfill me in some way and I’m dusting off the profile and jumping back in. I want to stop this. [more inside]
Breaking Up is Hard To Do
I need help on how to deal with (i.e., break up with) my girlfriend with mental health issues. [more inside]
Hairweaves like Europeans
There was a quiz site, very similar to All Look Same, where one had to guess which European country someone was from by their photograph. Any idea what this was?
posted by mippy at 5:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mippy at 5:02 PM PST - 7 comments
TV sound problem
What's up with the sound on my TV? [more inside]
Educate me on education
How do I educate myself on my children's education and make good choices? [more inside]
posted by Joh at 4:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Joh at 4:35 PM PST - 12 comments
Do companies "forget" discounts on purpose?
Do phone companies, and other companies, "forget" on purpose to give you a promised discount? And is this legal? [more inside]
Two young midwest artists trying to move! Portland VS Seattle
Boyfriend and I have been in the midwest our whole lives and are looking to make a move to the Pacific Northwest at the end of October. Our lease is up and we will be out of work one way or another- so we might as well move then. Background info- we are both graduated artists in our early 20s, love music, nature, being outdoors and a part of our community. We are mainly looking for an active, younger, art-scene. We both want to continue to practice our art, and want a community to support that, and to keep us motivated. We are going out to visit both cities at the end of August (27th to 31st), and will make another trip later to find an apartment- and then move Oct 31st. [more inside]
posted by bleedfoot at 3:54 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by bleedfoot at 3:54 PM PST - 29 comments
Help, we're breeding super-fleas!
Frontline applications seem to have suddenly stopped working on our cats. Help, before I'm eaten alive by fleas! [more inside]
HTC EVO Update Root
How do I root my HTC EVO phone, now that it is legal, when I have the first update. [more inside]
Gradual leak between second and first floors - any ideas?
Verrrrryyyy slooooowwwwly accruing water damage on our first floor ceiling. What gives? [more inside]
Wordpress help: Using Suffusion theme, navigation bar not working in Internet Explorer.
Wordpress help: Using Suffusion theme, navigation bar not working in Internet Explorer. The top-level item, set as a tab, is working. All the items beneath it are not. This is working fine in Chrome. What gives?
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 2:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Music software for the uninitiated
Posting for the boyfriend:
What software program will allow me to create beautiful music with just a keyboard? [more inside]
I swear my parents never worried about this stuff.
Please help me decide if I should force my son to go on a camp sleep-over. [more inside]
posted by BlahLaLa at 2:33 PM PST - 69 comments
posted by BlahLaLa at 2:33 PM PST - 69 comments
Recess incognito?
If I had say, three months salary ($6500), and time on my side what are some countries I (an American, 30) could go live inexpensively for six months or longer and go native?
Fabulous Muscles (Mama Black Widow Version)
How do skinny, shy people get jacked? (and on finding a gym in DC) [more inside]
A lingering aroma after drywall repairs, mysteriously getting stronger.
A lingering aroma after drywall repairs, mysteriously getting stronger. [more inside]
Wireless internet radio without turning on laptop?
New to the concept of internet radio and would like some guidance please. [more inside]
SharePoint 2007: How to disable filtering and sorting in column header
SharePoint 2007: How can I disable filtering and sorting in column header of one column, while keeping it enabled for other columns? [more inside]
Las Vegas show tickets - where to get the best discounts?
What's the best way to save money on tickets to Las Vegas shows? Discount ticket websites, physical shops that sell tickets to many venues, going early to the venue in question, or something else? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Where can I park overnight in Baltimore for cheap?
Overnight parking garage. Baltimore Inner Harbor. Cheap. Any recommendations? (willing to ride a bus!) [more inside]
posted by chickencoop at 1:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chickencoop at 1:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Well, we're boned.
I'm looking for a particular story/plot device used in Toy Story 3. Minor Toy Story 3 spoiler inside, with references to a few other non-recent films. [more inside]
posted by snapped at 1:31 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by snapped at 1:31 PM PST - 34 comments
Looking For Death Game or Something Similar
NameThatBookFilter: Serial killer preys on girls, scatters bones in different states. [more inside]
Are ATM receipts just paper placebos?
You know those receipts that people get out of ATMs/Cash machines? In what situation would one of those receipts actually be useful? [more inside]
posted by memebake at 1:23 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by memebake at 1:23 PM PST - 41 comments
There's still room at the inn
I just learned my cousin has legally switched from a female name to a male name. I also have learned that my cousin is moving away from the family home, ending up closer to where I live. Would it be invasive if I ... [more inside]
posted by onhazier at 12:42 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by onhazier at 12:42 PM PST - 24 comments
Salvage This Cherry Syrup!
What can I do with a pint of cherry juice concentrate? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic at 11:53 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by enzymatic at 11:53 AM PST - 27 comments
Becausethisisgettingridiculous.
The spacebar on my laptop is messed up. My question is similar to this question. Only different. [more inside]
How do I wear colored men's shoes?
How do I match brightly-colored casual men's shoes with various outfits? [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign at 11:25 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 11:25 AM PST - 13 comments
What is the best way to ruin someone's wedding plans?
Yes, sure I'll play piano at your wedding. But now it's a week before the wedding and changes have been made that I'm not musically capable of handling! What do I do? [more inside]
posted by kataclysm at 11:15 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by kataclysm at 11:15 AM PST - 43 comments
I want to look like a dyke, not a teenage boy.
It's time for everyone's favorite game: Dress the Dyke! I seriously need help not looking like a teenage boy. [more inside]
It's a boy!
My sister found out yesterday that she's having a boy. I'd like to send her some baby stuff and some boy-specific stuff, but I need the hive mind's help. [more inside]
Upbeat playlist for a cool executive crowd
Help me build a cool, upbeat playlist for a business event. [more inside]
Scotch tape was not named after Scotch whisky
I'd like to know more about the Scotch that's are sitting on my desk right now. Beyond "oh this is peaty!" I'm interested in background information and historical yarns. [more inside]
posted by soma lkzx at 11:01 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by soma lkzx at 11:01 AM PST - 11 comments
Boyfriend's a hero, I'm grossed out.
This is one of those questions where I really don't know if I have something wrong with me or not. My boyfriend, who I've been dating about five months and totally adore, very recently saved a woman's life. I think it's crazy and obviously I'm incredibly proud of him. The negative, if it can be called that, is the fact that his sister called one of the newspapers in town and he agreed to do an interview. For some reason, I don't like that; I feel that when you do charitable acts or heroic acts, you should keep it to yourself. [more inside]
Need advice in accident compensation situation
Was hit by a truck whilst riding on my bike at night. Didn't have my light on. There is talk of compensation/suing. Need some advice...(slightly long story) [more inside]
Recommendations for sex books? Like Kama Sutra, only better.
I'd like to purchase a book of sex positions as a gift for my partner (well, for both of us...) Our sex life is good, but we'd like some new ideas. We're both pretty vanilla and not into kinks. The book would be used in the heat of the moment, so big, comprehensible pictures would be essential (as opposed to lots of text you have to figure out while your mind and body are otherwise occupied). [more inside]
Create a list from multiple green answers
I've favorited xx number of questions on the green. The majority of the answers are book titles and or authors. I would like to create a compilation list from all the threads. [more inside]
DC Comics graphic novels
I want to get educated on a number of DC Comics characters by reading easily available graphic novels and trade paperbacks. What should I read? (Characters and caveats inside). [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 10:29 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 10:29 AM PST - 9 comments
He doesn't land on his feet
Can you help me figure out what's wrong with my dear cat? These symptoms seem to have presented abruptly: We spent a three-day weekend away, leaving plenty of food and water (and the (clean) toilet open). Came home, there were a few scraps in the food dish and the water bowls were halfway down. The other two cats were fine (irritable, but fine).
Fat Boy, my 16-y/o tabby, was having trouble keeping his balance. [more inside]
posted by toodleydoodley at 10:27 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by toodleydoodley at 10:27 AM PST - 35 comments
What's the best way to learn about Seattle neighborhoods?
What's the best way to learn about Seattle neighborhoods for someone moving there? [more inside]
How to Handle Weight With Tact?
If you have been obese, how do you prefer friends and acquaintances to approach the issue of weight and size when it comes up? [more inside]
I need an 8 mic-preamp, cheap.
Best 8-mic preamp to be used with a Korg D888 digital HD recorder? [more inside]
All dressed up and no where to go...
Fun things to do in Tampa? [more inside]
iPhone 4 Case
Looking for an iPhone 4 case..I need your help! [more inside]
posted by SarahElizaP at 9:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by SarahElizaP at 9:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Pan handeling and homelessness affects on youth and our communities
Sociology and Homeless Filter: Looking for research on how a cities policies on pan handeling and homelessness affect youth culture, but also some general thoughts on wether or not pan handeling should be allowed from a perspective of love and support. [more inside]
Indoor hamster wheel?
Cambridge/Boston MeFi runners: where can I run on an indoor track in the winter? [more inside]
What's in a Game?
I've heard it said that when children are playing, they're learning. So what is that they're learning when they're Gaming? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 9:32 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by philip-random at 9:32 AM PST - 41 comments
How do you handle paperwork?
Modern life brings with itself a flood of bills and letters and forms sent to us by utilities, banks, the government, etc. Some of them can be thrown away, others should really be shredded to prevent identity theft, yet others need to be retained for months and years. What do you do with yours? Do you have a filing system? Do you have a box or corner or bottomless pit you put all your paperwork into? Do you deal with it in batches or as soon as it arrives? [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen at 9:29 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 9:29 AM PST - 19 comments
Fallacy of Semantic Assumption
What kind of a logical fallacy is this? [more inside]
posted by alice_curiouse at 9:26 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by alice_curiouse at 9:26 AM PST - 23 comments
Were there safehouses for kids marked by blue handprints in the 80s?
Was there a system in the early 80s where kids who needed help were encouraged to go to any house with a blue handprint in the window? [more inside]
Serif fonts in scientific graphs
Thesis font question: do I use the same font for the text body and graphs? Any serif-favorites beyond Times New Roman? [more inside]
Lost a blank check
If someone steals a blank personal check from me, and forges my signature to cash it, and for whatever reason it clears my bank -- am I liable for the amount? (No, I don't know the check # and thus can't stop it -- long story.)
*NIXing Malware
What antivirus software should I run on a large Debian web server? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism at 8:13 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism at 8:13 AM PST - 8 comments
The Right Tool For the Job?
Is an intranet wiki the right solution for my organization? The primary goal is to keep our Policy and Procedure manual up-to-date and easily search-able [more inside] [more inside]
posted by rosswald at 7:41 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rosswald at 7:41 AM PST - 9 comments
Gel-filled hacky sacks?
Help me find a gel-filled ball which I think may be a hacky sack? [more inside]
Past History
Is there a service that will for a fee, pull up your entire arrest history and speeding tickets history or any other background info? I need one that pull the most comprehensive history for someones past. Thanks in advance.
please help me not look like a bag lady!
Fashionistas, please help! I need a good looking bag, but (here comes giant snowflake) it has to be on wheels. [more inside]
Her Permanant Record: Why did the LOC Know Her Real Name?
On last night's History Detectives, they were tracking down the real author and backstory of Diana: A Strange Autobiography (1939). During that investigation, Tukufu Zuberi went to the Library of Congress (paper) Card Catalog, and a slightly altered version of the author's real name was listed there after the published author's name. This leads me to several questions about LOC cataloging c. 1939: [more inside]
posted by julen at 7:35 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by julen at 7:35 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me kickstart my Kickstarter project!
I need ideas to kickstart my Kickstarter project. [more inside]
Biographies of abstract thinkers wanted
Looking for biographies of scientists or mathematicians. [more inside]
posted by reenum at 7:10 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by reenum at 7:10 AM PST - 22 comments
Block internet on ubuntu
Is there a program like SelfControl for ubuntu? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 7:08 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 7:08 AM PST - 17 comments
umm.. do I know you?
I occasionally pick up Twitter followers that appear to be bogus accounts (e.g. today's follower has stats of 1 tweet, following 640 people, 0 followers).
What's up with these accounts? What's the motivation behind them? What are people trying to accomplish?
posted by swngnmonk at 7:02 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by swngnmonk at 7:02 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me create a concise motto on science.
Yet-another-latin-translation-filter: Help me create a concise motto on science. [more inside]
How to put in a word that you want your boss' job after they quit?
Boss gave notice. I want the job. How to apply for it when the body isn't even cold yet? [more inside]
Bueller?
I might arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport at 2:30am. The United ticket counter doesn't open 'til 4:30 am. Good idea? Bad idea? Bueller? (more beyond the fold) [more inside]
What are the most popular, clichéd touristy things to do in London?
What are the most popular, clichéd touristy things to do in London? You know, like posing with the Queen's guards, taking a ride in the Eye, and eating fish and chips.
Looking for handwritten fonts similar to these...
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Moving my screen print studio to Las Vegas for a few days. How?
How do I cheaply get my screen printing setup to Las Vegas? [more inside]
July 26
Solar panel sucks power??
I have a mini solar-panel (it's about 2sf) and claims to good for about 75w. In full sunlight it outputs about 19v. Of course when the light fades, the output voltage drops. There doesn't seem to be any 'electronics' built in - it just the silicon panels and output wires (with a female car charger socket soldered on actually). I want to use it to charge a mobile phone and laptop. But ... what seems to happen (with the laptop) is that is actually drains the battery somehow. [more inside]
posted by Xhris at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Xhris at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
I lost my battery cover on my apple wireless bluetooth keyboard. Can I order a replacement?
I lost my battery cover on my apple wireless bluetooth keyboard. Can I order a replacement? [more inside]
posted by austinlee at 9:42 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by austinlee at 9:42 PM PST - 4 comments
The Transformer Scratch
On vacation. Got a rental car. Car was struck by someone or something while it was parked. Didn't get any accidental damage insurance. What now? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 9:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by orville sash at 9:17 PM PST - 24 comments
Need more songs like Rad Moves!
What non-kid music inspired this Backyardigans song? [more inside]
posted by hammurderer at 8:48 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by hammurderer at 8:48 PM PST - 9 comments
What is a good photography portfolio tool?
Photography self-publishing platforms: what are my options? [more inside]
posted by olya at 8:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by olya at 8:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Poorly Installed Rim Tape Or Just Bad Luck?
I paid a bicycle shop to install a new rear wheel on my bicycle. A little over a week later I have suffered through 3 flats and 4 punctured tubes. I have since learned of the importance of rim tape and noticed that the rim tape on my new wheel exposes many spoke holes. Was the rim tape poorly installed or is it just my bad luck that the rim tape got smooshed over? [more inside]
Make me go from a zero to hero in his life..
I live in Philadelphia. This weekend, I met a guy in Washington DC through a mutual friend. The guy was digging me as the night went on, but he was drunk and we were hanging out with a bunch of friends. Nothing happened. I left for home. How can I see if there is possibly something more? [more inside]
Where's the Modern Hermit headed?
Looking for a place in the middle of nowhere with a big black horse and a cherry tree... [more inside]
posted by The otter lady at 7:48 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by The otter lady at 7:48 PM PST - 20 comments
Allocate my 401k!
First job out of college. How should I allocate my 401k? [more inside]
Should I take this trip with my ex?
Traveling with the ex...good idea or bad? I just broke up with my boyfriend of 2 years, and unfortunately we have a trip planned to Europe in 6 weeks. We broke up on relatively good terms, and we're talking about counseling to try to work things out. In the meantime, I'd like the hive mind's opinion about whether it's a terrible idea to go ahead with our planned vacation? [more inside]
Should I get an arrest without charges expunged?
Will an arrest and detention without charges turn up in a records search in California? [more inside]
Greek philosopher that hated writing?
What Greek philosopher hated writing because he believed it crippled the memory? [more inside]
posted by monguin61 at 7:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by monguin61 at 7:09 PM PST - 18 comments
That exhibit ended WHEN?
I'm tired of missing traveling museum exhibits. Are there any sites out there which aggregate museum exhibit start and end dates, preferably searchable by location? [more inside]
posted by usonian at 6:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by usonian at 6:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Beach volleyball tips for beginners
Tips for a beginner beach volleyball player? [more inside]
posted by keep it under cover at 6:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by keep it under cover at 6:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Grammar check - is Word my only option?
I'm writing a postgrad research paper. English is my second language (Afrikaans being my first), and though I am fluid in both, I still sometimes trip up on silly grammar issues with English, particularly tenses.
I use Word, but was wondering -- does anyone know of software aimed specifically at writing academic/research texts? For what it's worth, I use MLA formatting with in text citation.
Greasy girl is greasy
Coating myself from head to toe in Vaseline yesterday seemed like a good idea at the time, but today I've washed my hair three times and it's still incredibly greasy. Help?
posted by Jacqueline at 5:58 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Jacqueline at 5:58 PM PST - 29 comments
Wake up Chrome... without the mouse
Win7/Chrome users: Click the "Google Chrome" button on your taskbar to minimize the browser (assuming it's already open). Then click it again to make it reappear. From this state, how do I then get Chrome to accept keyboard shortcuts (e.g. Ctrl-T for a new tab) without clicking the browser first?
posted by Jonathan Harford at 5:26 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Jonathan Harford at 5:26 PM PST - 13 comments
Who is this amazing French close-up magician?
Help me find an old clip I saw on the Internet a while back of a magician making cards disappear as he deals them. [more inside]
posted by Glum at 5:10 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Glum at 5:10 PM PST - 9 comments
Why do I feel safe when no one else does?
Can anyone point me in the directions of good journal articles, essays, or books about psychological safety? [more inside]
Where can i purchase older Japanese currency?
Looking for an older note of great artistic quality... [more inside]
Faucet, tap, spigot. Whatever. It's busted.
Bathroom sink faucet is leaking all over. Sink shutoff valves won't budge. Now what? [more inside]
posted by dayintoday at 4:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dayintoday at 4:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Cash for used electronics?
Experiences with Gazelle, NextWorth, or other cash-for-electronics programs? [more inside]
Not a tea party, hopefully.
I haven't thrown a party since I graduated last year, and I'm not sure that Cheetos and beer pong will do this time around. How do I make sure that the upcoming get-together I'm hosting is a success? [more inside]
Identify Creepy Thread-like Fungus
Can anyone identify this thread-like fungus? It seems to be coming from a plant in, but it migrates. I'm finding them on my couch, my desk chair (fabric covered), even on the shower curtain in the bathroom. I am prepared to toss the plant if no remedy is found but I'm more interested right now in finding out what it is... Here are photos of the home-invaders Help!
posted by Berry at 3:37 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Berry at 3:37 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I make restaurant-style Thai iced tea?
I need your help making Thai iced tea like that served in Thai restaurants! Can you help? [more inside]
posted by karizma at 3:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by karizma at 3:36 PM PST - 15 comments
Help a complete moron create the greatest drive-in theater night off all times!
Help a complete moron create the greatest drive-in theater night off all times! [more inside]
jiggle
A good/cheap pedometer for jogging? [more inside]
I know J, K, L, but what's the shortcut key for Evolve?
How do I tell better stories with video? [more inside]
Where is my attraction?
I'm 19 years old, a guy. I was wondering what has happened to my sexual attraction. Typically during the college and high school years in the past, I used to be more sexually attracted to different guys (yes I'm gay).
Right now it's summer break and I spend most of my time at home and not really in the presence of different people. Now when I occasionally go out, I don't seem to have the sexual oomph that I've had in the past.
I do have success with my self, but it doesn't seem as strong as before.
What is it a problem with? Is it low sex drive? Is it that I'm going crazy? Is it that I'm not seeing enough people? Is my attraction limited to types of people and is that normal? I think it is.
What is the largest annual event held at a convention center?
What is the largest annual event held at a convention center? [more inside]
How to get my iPhone to read a password protected RSS feed?
Anyone know of a way to read password protected RSS feeds on the iPhone or iPad? [more inside]
Best blues compilation
What is the best blues compilation album or box-set for an aspiring aficionado? [more inside]
gift for boss
Help me find a gift for my boss and teacher! She is a HUGE Star Trek fan, conducts research on weather patterns, has an advanced math degree, and was previously a sports coach. [more inside]
posted by 200burritos at 2:10 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by 200burritos at 2:10 PM PST - 16 comments
Library Finding A.M. Best's supplements in the public library
Cannot find periodicals in the library. I am trying to find two reports by A.M. Best: "Whole Life: With Dividend Histories" and "1997 Historical Supplement: 10- and 20-Year Whole Life Dividend Performance" as recommended in this LA Times article. Contrary to the article, my library does not appear to stock these. Are there any sources I am overlooking? [more inside]
posted by NailsTheCat at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by NailsTheCat at 1:53 PM PST - 15 comments
What film is this scene from?
Help me find an excerpt from a film! It's a woman who's in this ceremony that eventually ends up throwing herself (or pushing, I can't remember) off a cliff. [more inside]
posted by mrplab at 1:49 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mrplab at 1:49 PM PST - 14 comments
Inherently intrinsic?
Intrinsic vs. inherent: can someone explain?? [more inside]
Gift for World of Warcraft-obsessive
World of Warcraft-filter: what would be a good gift for a WoW-obsessed friend in Europe (I'm in the US)? I don't know much beyond the fact that he's been playing it for the past five years and has recently bought a new keyboard for it. I want it to be a surprise so can't really ask him what he already has. Are there any fun T-shirts out there, perhaps? Thanks!
posted by Dragonness at 1:35 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Dragonness at 1:35 PM PST - 20 comments
First time home seller jitters
How should we prepare to meet with a realtor to sell a home? [more inside]
posted by Mertonian at 1:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mertonian at 1:10 PM PST - 8 comments
How can an adult shut-in with no work experience better themselves?
23-year-old shut-in with no work experience: how can I move to a place with jobs and gain employment? [more inside]
Urban Planning: MURP or CivE?!
So I think I want to radically change careers and head towards Urban Planning / Civil Engineering. Which degree should I get and how should I go about this? [more inside]
posted by alaijmw at 12:45 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by alaijmw at 12:45 PM PST - 25 comments
What does a lifestyle submissive need to know?
I'm curious about becoming a lifestyle sub. What do I need to know before I go? (Possibly NSFW) [more inside]
help me Excel
Passing an MS Office test with flying colors. [more inside]
How to lower our mortgage payments?
Does anyone have any tips on getting approved for HAMP (Home Affordable Modification Program) or just tips in general on how to lower our monthly mortgage? [more inside]
Edible Freezer Archeology
What is a good marinade recipe to use to help make a freezer-burnt steak worth eating? [more inside]
TV shows that I can learn something from?
What are some great, informative TV series? Carl Sagan's Cosmos, Ken Burns's Jazz, Matthew Colling's This Is Modern Art, Robert Winston's The Human Body--what else is in this vein? I'd much rather a recommendation of a series, as opposed to a single one-off documentary. What should I watch that is captivating and teaches me something?
Should I build a roof to shade my air conditioner?
Should I build something to shade my rooftop air conditioner? [more inside]
posted by musofire at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by musofire at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Side trips from Paris
I'm going to Paris for a few days at the end of August, would like some advice about side trips. [more inside]
The sun is shining...but the ice is slippery.
Tell me about the early days of using passwords to verify information on computers or over the telephone:
1. When we're people first expected to do so?
2. Did it seem weird to you at the time?
3. Was there anything analogous to the password concept at the time?
4. (Most important to me) How was the concept introduced to the public? [more inside]
Could Etsy be my savior?
I have never bought clothes on Etsy before and am considering doing so now for a special event. Am I out of my mind? [more inside]
I'm worried about my girlfriend quitting grad school - and she hasn't even started yet!
How can I best ensure my girlfriend's success in grad school? [more inside]
Help me, uh, incept?
Help me improve my lucid dreaming. [more inside]
Do I need to fire my cat sitter?
Just got back from a 2 week trip. Do I need to fire my cat sitter? [more inside]
posted by micawber at 9:38 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by micawber at 9:38 AM PST - 41 comments
Alternative to Picasa
What is a good (preferably free) program for editing and organizing digital photos, as an alternative to Picasa? [more inside]
How do I pump people for information?
Too often, I finish a conversation and realize I spent the whole time talking about myself. How do I turn this around? [more inside]
Which baby carrier should I buy?
From almost day one, I want to wear baby so that I can move freely through the house, do gentle chores, etc. I also want to avoid dragging the huge stroller with us as much as possible when we leave the house (ie. to go grocery shopping). Comfort rules; cost is not a concern. Which baby carrier should I buy? Will the same one suit the home and non-athletic outings?
posted by kitcat at 9:21 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by kitcat at 9:21 AM PST - 33 comments
Fellow literature nerds, help me out here
Yet another reading recommendation request. Fellow literature nerds, help me out here. Specific requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by Lobster Garden at 9:13 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by Lobster Garden at 9:13 AM PST - 47 comments
home CBT techniques
Is there CBT or other therapy tools or techniques that can be used at home like homework? I'm thinking of the Conversation Wheel and the like.
iPad Recipe Organizer
Help me organize recipes on my iPad. [more inside]
Books about art that are not boring.
What are your favorite books about art and music? I'm looking for meat and potatoes. [more inside]
Free Atlanta
What can we do in Atlanta, GA that's free and college student friendly on the weekend? [more inside]
posted by kro at 8:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by kro at 8:37 AM PST - 13 comments
How to find a good nutritionist in Morgantown WV?
How to find a good nutritionist in Morgantown WV? [more inside]
Help me explore the Pacific Northwest!
Two days outside of Portland, OR... what to do? [more inside]
What is the appropriate length for online video?
What is the appropriate length for online video? [more inside]
Khasi poetry (original + translation)
Khasi poetry? [more inside]
“Does natural selection evolve things to perform healthily?”
“Does natural selection evolve things to perform healthily?” [more inside]
A Mighty Fortress
I'm looking for a particular choral version of Luther's Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott. [more inside]
I don't know how to support my mentally ill mother.
How can I best support my family in a situation involving domestic turmoil and mental illness? This is an abnormally long question but I tried to include everything. [more inside]
It's another cheating question!
Some friends found my husband's active profile on a swinging website. I did not know he was doing this. Needless to say, I'm angry. [more inside]
Getting Australian passport photo taken in Baltimore
Where can I get a passport photo taken in Baltimore that fits the requirements for an Australian passport? [more inside]
posted by tandemrepeat at 7:38 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by tandemrepeat at 7:38 AM PST - 12 comments
Steel strings vs. Nylon?
Guitar filter: My awesome wife got me this guitar to take with me on my frequent business trips. I consider myself an "advanced beginner" - I.E. - I enjoy playing casually, but don't know as much as I would like about the actual mechanics of the guitar. Which leads to this restringing question: [more inside]
posted by Lokheed at 7:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Lokheed at 7:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Do squeaky wheels get the job?
Post-interview persistence filter. How do I keep following up with a potential employer without pestering them? [more inside]
Why is with this obviously wrong math?
If I multiply 1¢ by 10¢ I get 10¢? However, if I use the same monetary amounts and express them as dollars and then multiply them: I get $0.01 * $0.10 = $0.001, which is obviously a different answer to 10¢.
I know this is wrong and but how and why?
posted by therubettes at 6:54 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by therubettes at 6:54 AM PST - 20 comments
Oh to be beside the seaside
I am looking for essays, articles, novels, poems about the appeal of living near the sea in the 21st century, for people whose work or lifestyle is not dependent on the sea. [more inside]
Refunded lost item surfaces, what now?
An item that I ordered many months ago, that was determined to be lost by the USPS and the value refunded to me finally arrived. What do I do? [more inside]
Teasing as means of enforcing social roles?
What's the deal with people never wanting you to change? [more inside]
Software to power a web site of user-submitted info
I have an idea for a web site: a user-created database of where one can buy things in a part of the world where unusual items can be hard to find. What kind of software would power such a site? [more inside]
posted by neushoorn at 4:04 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by neushoorn at 4:04 AM PST - 9 comments
Nairobi to Addis Ababa?
Reasonably-costed way to get from Nairobi to Addis Ababa by land or air? [more inside]
posted by meadowlark lime at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by meadowlark lime at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
How to challenge a surprise phonebill?
Can I reclaim my £400 Blackberry data charges from Orange? [more inside]
What is working in a casino like?
Help me get a job as a trainee croupier! (I'd also love to hear from anybody who has worked as a dealer in a casino -- a day in the life of a croupier?) [more inside]
posted by KLF at 12:24 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by KLF at 12:24 AM PST - 6 comments
July 25
I swear this NEVER happens.
I'm a silly gal who, because she grew up with and has all male friends, is really skilled in socializing with men and terrible with women. I met another silly gal I think I could hit it off with, but it didn't go well. Should I see if she wants to try again (and if so, how) or cut my losses? [more inside]
posted by Autumn at 11:05 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Autumn at 11:05 PM PST - 29 comments
ampled-calved girl ISO dream boots
Will Dr. Marten 20 eye (IB60) fit my, ahem, athletic 18" calves? [more inside]
Typing Ancient Greek without pain.
I am really tired of using using Unicode or the Microsoft Word symbol function to type in Greek, and learning the polytonic keyboard is giving me spasms. Does anyone know of a good WYSIWYG editor for Ancient Greek that includes macrons, breathing, iota subscript and accent? Something similar to this, but for Greek, would be perfect.
posted by flibbertigibbet at 10:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by flibbertigibbet at 10:51 PM PST - 11 comments
Buying a new Golf wholesale?
Hi all, a friend of a friend some years ago bought a new VW Golf directly from the factory somehow and self-drove it to the UK. It was apparently vastly cheaper. Does anyone have recent experiences with this kind of thing -- pros and cons etc? [more inside]
posted by kiwi.es at 10:39 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kiwi.es at 10:39 PM PST - 10 comments
Who's gotten "out" the most?
Which major league baseball player has recorded the most outs? [more inside]
posted by fenriq at 10:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fenriq at 10:24 PM PST - 4 comments
How low (in temperature) will a typical induction heater go?
How suitable is an induction-type hot plate for keeping a liquid stable at a low temperature (target is 70C.)? [more inside]
Where to find welcoming BDSM, femdom, cuckold Social Events in NYC for newbies?
Where to find welcoming BDSM, femdom, cuckold Social Events in NYC for newbies? [more inside]
The invisible std monster strikes
Do I have to tell him now? (nsfw) [more inside]
Is it paranoia, or does everyone secretly want to ditch me?
A few months ago, a group of people I'd been hanging out with regularly dumped me without saying anything--they just stopped including me in plans and stopped responding to me. I realized that something was up and didn't push. I've been making new friends since then, but I'm often worried that these new people (or any friends) might also secretly dislike me or be considering friend-dumping me too. What should I do? [more inside]
Cheap lapel mic?
I need recommendations for lavaliere mic on the cheap. One I can hook up to my Zoom H4. Details inside. [more inside]
Homebound and friendless
I was "homeschooled" from age 11 to 18 by emotionally/verbally abusive and neglectful parents. During this time I was deprived of contact with the outside world, an education, medical care, and much needed therapy and medication for what is obvious to most people in the world except my parents. [more inside]
Tasty coffee-tasting coffee substitute?
I can't really drink coffee (stomach issues) but love the bitter flavor, so I'm looking for recommendations for good coffee substitutes. [more inside]
Just crazy enough to work?
Thinking of doing a parody of the Tea Party, am I on the right track? [more inside]
What is causing a single metallic pop when braking?
My 2002 Toyota Camry (~103k miles) has recently (after a state inspection done be the dealer - but not immediately after) started making a single metallic pop (from the front right of the car) when I apply my brakes to come to a stop from city driving speeds (~25mph) I don't notice this on the highway. Does anyone know what causes this and if I need to take it in right away or if I can wait until my next oil change?
Where can I store luggage in Chicago?
I am travelling to Chicago, and there is a gap of a few hours between when my plane arrives and when I can check into my room. Is there a place where I can store my luggage for a few hours?
posted by tallmiddleagedgeek at 7:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by tallmiddleagedgeek at 7:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Making friends in Melbourne
I'm an American guy in my mid-late twenties living in Melbourne, Australia for (at least) the next eight months. My social life was quite exciting when I first moved here during late summer, but lately it feels a bit stagnant at times. I'm looking for ideas of activities to get involved with, to make use of my free time and help me connect with new people (friends of both sexes, plus THE LADIES). [more inside]
Classic flip flops needed
My dad has spent the last 40 summers of his life wearing flip flops. I would like to find the classic kind he prefers. [more inside]
Novels for a Murakami Fan Part II: I'm Not Broke Yet
I previously asked a question here asking for book recommendations for a Murakami fan, and got an incredibly rich response. Thanks, hive mind! There's just one problem: I ran that list into the ground, and I need some fresh reading. Fortunately, I can now provide much more guidance towards recommendations! [more inside]
Pleasing Their Masters?
Is there any research that has been done on the idea that lower, subordinate offices aspire to, or are geared (through staffing, logistically, policy or philosophically-wise) to, if not emulate, please its higher office, regardless of its technical mission? [more inside]
What is up with my car?
What's wrong with my car, and what's my best option for fixing it? [more inside]
Where should I put my router?
I am about to run CAT6 through my house. Where should I place the router? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 6:18 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 6:18 PM PST - 19 comments
ain't got no-one to grind my coffee
Know any music writers with substance over style with online content? Any genre as long as they know their stuff - although I like blues, folk, world music I'd be happy to expand. [more inside]
posted by shinybaum at 6:14 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by shinybaum at 6:14 PM PST - 3 comments
Find a once-glimpsed photo of a little girl walking a lion.
I remember seeing a photograph of a young girl, perhaps 3 or 4 years old, walking a lion on a chain leash. I saw this in a book on Surrealism at a book fair in Avignon, France. Can you help me find the picture again and identify its creator? [more inside]
Where can I get a jacket tailored in Toronto?
TorontoFilter: Where can I find a good tailor? [more inside]
I need a graduation gift.
Help me find a super cool going-away-gift/graduation gift for my really great friend... [more inside]
Acne out, reflux in?
I took Accutane for acne in high school, and in college I was diagnosed with GERD and will probably have to take Nexium for the rest of my life. I never associated the two, but this evening I noticed one of those sleazy "sue prescription drug companies!" ads that said that Accutane has been linked to GI disorders. Is this worth pursuing, and if so, how should I go about it? [more inside]
posted by luvcraft at 5:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by luvcraft at 5:13 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me become a park ranger
How can I become a full-time National Park ranger (or other full-time National Park occupation) without spending years working seasonal positions and moving around a bunch, given my education and experience (see inside)? [more inside]
I don't want my mom to know I'm having sex but I want to use her insurance to buy hormonal contraception. Possible?
I think I want to try hormonal contraceptive but I am under my mom's insurance and she can't find out I'm having sex. What can I get away with here, if anything? [more inside]
posted by tweedle at 4:48 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by tweedle at 4:48 PM PST - 40 comments
Kissing an Idiot
What's with all the kissing in Dostoyevsky's The Idiot? [more inside]
posted by holterbarbour at 4:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by holterbarbour at 4:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Can you recommend a good site that directs how to jailbreak and unlock for iOS 4.01?
I am looking to jailbreak and unlock my iPhone 3G with iOS 4.01 to sell on Ebay. My google-fu is failing to find a simple, concise method of doing so. Can you recommend a guide/webpage that does what I'm looking for? [more inside]
Taking Over Automobile Lease - How now?
What makes a drawing robot vibrate?
You have a motor. You attach a weight to the shaft, and now you have an eccentric motor. Why does it vibrate? [more inside]
Off-the-shelf door replacement - easy?
Can I replace a 28-inch-wide interior (closet) door with a new one off the shelf at Lowe's or Home Depot, with no carpentry required? Or would I need to rout out the hinge areas and align the knob with the existing hit plate? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 3:34 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by amtho at 3:34 PM PST - 12 comments
Linux On Aluminum iMacs: Does It Work?
Any one have experience running Ubuntu or another Linux on an aluminum iMac? (Aluminum keyboard, wireless mouse, 2.66 Core 2 Duo) What works? What doesn't?
I'm not a Linux neophyte. I ran it on my desktop for about ten years, then moved to Apple after banging my head on wireless drivers. (Bought three successive cards that the "community" said worked. They didn't.)
I don't mind editing scripts, but I want all my hardware to work immediately after an install or after I grab some supported packages. I'm through chasing around for unsupported code that some guy says works on his hardware.
Is my Time Capsule going to be at all useful?
(Posted this question on the Ubuntu forum and got only two rather unhelpful replies.)
Most beautiful books in print?
What are some of the most beautiful books, as physical objects, currently in print? I mean simply the best production values and aesthetics: graphic design, typesetting, photography, etc.?
Pregnancy & a severe anxiety disorder
I'm a life-long sufferer of crippling anxiety/depression. Should I have a baby? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Laura Macbeth at 3:12 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Laura Macbeth at 3:12 PM PST - 34 comments
How to safely register a .no or .no.com top-level domain, or any other country code TLD?
How to safely register a .no or .no.com top-level domain, or any other country code TLD? [more inside]
posted by idyllhands at 3:03 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by idyllhands at 3:03 PM PST - 1 comment
shelves on a plasterboard wall?
I want to install some shelves on a wall that sounds hollow when I knock on it. I'm pretty sure it's a plasterboard wall. Can I even do this? Or the whole thing will collapse? Do I need special screws and plugs? Will the drill destroy the wall completely? [more inside]
posted by uauage at 2:17 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by uauage at 2:17 PM PST - 17 comments
Me doesn't spel or write two good.
Is there such a thing as an "advanced" spelling and grammar program for Microsoft Word or WordPerfect? Bonus points if it is designed for the legal world. [more inside]
Because I'd be really upset if I ended up with a pretty hunk of nonfunctioning metal
New Nexus One with Froyo/2.2 -- to CyanogenMod or not to CyanogenMod? [more inside]
posted by the dief at 2:11 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by the dief at 2:11 PM PST - 9 comments
I need movies from 1999 to 2010 that feature prom scenes.
I'm looking for movies that feature a prom scene, but only from 2000 to 2010. (I've already got a huge list of prom movies from 1950 to 1999, so I don't need any from that period.) I am organizing a prom, and wanted to show a compilation montage of prom scenes. Thanks in advance!
If you loved me you would?
Plate-o-beans relationship filter: How do I talk to my boyfriend about deal-breaker-level issues, without being mean, judgmental or insulting? [more inside]
posted by Maude_the_destroyer at 2:07 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Maude_the_destroyer at 2:07 PM PST - 25 comments
Food and Beers in Milwaukee
How do I stop being shallow about the way he looks?
I've met the sweetest guy with the best personality I've ever come across. I'm really attracted to him, and vice versa. Problem: he's overweight and I find myself trying not to look during sex. [more inside]
Chrome and Mobileme sittin' in a tree...
I'd like to use mobileme on Chrome, but I keep getting an error. Help a lady out! [more inside]
Modern, soulful, and Motown-esque
Hook me up with neo-soul, jazzy, Motown-y music with a modern twist in the vein of Raphael Saadiq, Aloe Blacc, JC Brooks & the Uptown Sound, Janelle Monae and anyone else awesome. [more inside]
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 1:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 1:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Bad Geek, Never Seen Doctor Who
I am ashamed to admit that I have never watched an episode of Doctor Who. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 1:25 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 1:25 PM PST - 32 comments
Recomendation for a durable, simple learning remote control
I'm looking for a straightforward (to use) learning remote control. Needs to control digibox and tv on/off. I don't want to have to press different buttons to control the different things. It would also be good to just have a few buttons (0-9; vol; ch+/-; power) rather than the multitude of options most seem to have. [more inside]
Need advice from the fellow flat-footed.
My dogs are killing me! Need advice from the fellow flat-footed. [more inside]
posted by loveyhowell at 1:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by loveyhowell at 1:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Desperately seeking Julia
Australian political junkie in the UK, seeking access to vodcast, podcast or youtube of the Leaders Debate between Tony Abbott and and Julia Gillard tonight. I'm frustrated that all video coverage is limited to Australia only 'for copyright reasons'. Any links? Please.
Booze booze and more booze! Food?
Need food ideas for a very last minute Mad Men party. [more inside]
Mt. bike course marking poles needed
Anyone have a US supplier for these? I want to use them to mark a course for bike racing.
Playing YouTube videos on a Moto Droid
Is there a way to play entire playlists from my YouTube account with the Moto Droid pre-installed YouTube app? Failing that, is there any other app that can do this?
posted by prenominal at 12:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by prenominal at 12:28 PM PST - 3 comments
In search of custom cut hardwood
Are there any good lumber suppliers that can provide hardwoods (maple, cherry, etc) cut to specific widths, lengths and depth and ship the cut wood within the US?
The reason for the specific dimensions is that I use a service called Ponoko (Ponoko.com) for the initial laser cutting of my art. They currently can only accept three generic sizes in their laser-cutting machines with a maximum depth of 10mm (roughly 3/8"). I've contacted a number of hardwood suppliers but none of them can supply widths of 15+ inches. [more inside]
posted by ogunther at 12:15 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ogunther at 12:15 PM PST - 10 comments
MS Word Tweak Desperately Needed!
DissertationFilter: I am looking for some practical tip to help me manage a lot of data in a couple Word documents. As I edge towards finalization, I have the sneaking suspicion that there could be an easier way to do things. [more inside]
Can I ask for oral sex without ASKING for oral sex?
Is there a delicate way to suggest he perform oral sex without making him feel obligated? [more inside]
Do you think I experienced psychiatric conversion?
Do you think I experienced psychiatric conversion disorder, or does it just seem coincidental? [more inside]
help me w/thse chemistry instructions
Quick chemistry question - do i need to dilute this or is it already diluted [more inside]
iTunes update of iPhone erased everything on my phone, help!
Filter: iPhone Update. Everything has been erased after the update. How do I recover this? or can I? Please help! [more inside]
When Sci-Fi Becomes Science
What are some examples of science fiction that have become science? [more inside]
I want the #1 packable raincoat - or, failing that, one that works.
I'm looking for the best packable raincoat/jacket/poncho out there. [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby at 10:30 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Metroid Baby at 10:30 AM PST - 19 comments
Sync me up!
Sync me up! Anyone out there in hive land managed to sync a Nokia 3110c calendar and tasks to a Linux desktop? [more inside]
Is W 139th St. NY, NY a safe hood for two european mid 20s girls to stay?
Haven't been in NYC for a bunch of years...two female friends (mid 20s) on an overseas trip to the City are wondering if W 139th Street is an alright hood to stay in? I know Manhattan is more or less safe...but is there anything you could say that wouldn't recommend that they stay there?
Tell me your tale of reinvention
Does anyone else feel like they lost a large period of their lives to something -- depression, illness, a bad relationship -- and has written a new, more empowering narrative of their lives? [more inside]
posted by alternateuniverse at 9:39 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by alternateuniverse at 9:39 AM PST - 36 comments
Will being one month behind on student loans greatly affect my credit reports?
Will being one month behind on student loans greatly affect my credit reports? [more inside]
How do I open myself to love?
How do I open myself to love - of myself, and of others? [more inside]
she is like chinese water torture
The ex girlfriend is still going after my boyfriend. Generally speaking, will befriending an ex make it more likely that she will stop this behavior? Or does it usually have no effect? [more inside]
Heterogenous display (HDCP and non?)
Dual monitor issue -- can't mix HDCP-compliant and non-HDCP-compliant displays when the desktop has Blu-Ray capacity? [more inside]
Ever see Lex Luthor in the "returns" line?
Should I use an electric razor on my newly-bald scalp? And if I don't like the shave, will I be able to return it? [more inside]
posted by PlusDistance at 7:58 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by PlusDistance at 7:58 AM PST - 17 comments
Have serotonin, what now?
After more than a decade of poorly treated depression, I have started taking anti-depressants. I'm already starting to feel better. Other than taking the pills regularly and not expecting instant miracles, what specific things can I do to maximise the positive effects of my new brain chemistry? When you started taking anti-depressants, what else did you do to change your life for the better?
Did I Just Waste My Flirting Skills on a Back-Up Boyfriend?
Thought I hit it off with somebody I met through a mutual friend. There's been lots of fun chatting at parties, a bit of drunk flirting, but I fear I may have misread their intentions. After talking with both the mutual friend & this person, I'm starting to suspect that this person perhaps has feelings for the mutual friend. [more inside]
How to write a tactful email
Received a scholarship and the department head is requesting to know the amount. I don't want to tell him. How do I handle this gracefully? [more inside]
How do I get over my resentment?
How do I get over my resentment of the girl who has everything--and has invaded this community I am so passionate about? [more inside]
posted by Hey nonny nonny mouse at 7:22 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by Hey nonny nonny mouse at 7:22 AM PST - 46 comments
Forgetting and Failing to
Please help with my writing project on the kinds of memories that visit you over and over again and annoy, non-plus or disturb you. I’ve got my own examples and some of the most common (e.g., irritating songs). What involuntary memories do you have—that you wish you didn’t? [more inside]
posted by brynnwood at 6:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by brynnwood at 6:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Alternatives to laundry detergent?
Looking for effective clothes washing methods that avoid allergic reactions to conventional detergents? [more inside]
posted by epo at 5:49 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by epo at 5:49 AM PST - 22 comments
Strange Country Blues
Do you know where I can find other great, strange blues and vaudeville artists like Abner Jay (previously on the blue) and Peg Leg Sam Jackson? I like rich, old, authentic country blues like Blind Willie McTell and Mississippi John Hurt and John Lee Hooker (and you know what I mean), but am looking for stuff that is more . . . unique. Looking for either really interesting music (Abner Jay) or incredible stories (Peg Leg Sam) from that era/place. Both artists considered themselves part of the last great Southern black minstrel shows. Where can I find more stuff like that?
Should I freelance in small-business-web-site-building, or custom-wordpress-hacking?
Should I freelance in small-business-web-site-building, or custom-wordpress-hacking? [more inside]
Man needs bag for work.
Looking for a men's messenger bag/briefcase for work. Please point me towards the best stores where I can buy one. I am located in Richmond, BC (near Vancouver). [more inside]
posted by cheemee at 1:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by cheemee at 1:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Nice to meet you. I know another Grace Lee! In fact, I know 8, and I'm married to one.
I've been fantasizing about changing my very common last name for several years. Now that I am a fledgling academic professional, the time has come to make a decision. Should I do it? [more inside]
What was the Foundation of Asimov's writing?
Isaac Asimov (IIRC) wrote in a foreword or afterword to one of his books (a "Foundation" novel, perhaps) something about how space travel and galactic empires aren't possible due to the limitations imposed by the speed of light. But they're fun to write about. Can someone help me, please, with the full quote and its source?
Brussels and Amsterdam this week?
What are the amazing, can't-miss things to do and see in Brussels and Amsterdam this week for first-time visitors to the cities? We'll be in Brussels until Wednesday and Amsterdam until Sunday morning. Thanks!
posted by gerryblog at 12:26 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by gerryblog at 12:26 AM PST - 8 comments
July 24
Name that mystery tune!
Can anyone identify the music in this Yardley advertisement? [more inside]
posted by Vrai at 11:11 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Vrai at 11:11 PM PST - 3 comments
Help us bang the drums!
Help me and my sons (10, 7) learn to play the drums. [more inside]
teach me, for i'm not done with book-learnin'
I want to attend grad school to study history with a radical/liberal professor or program anywhere in the world. My qualifications are mediocre, but my passion is sincere. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by lover at 9:39 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by lover at 9:39 PM PST - 31 comments
Translation help?
What is my new used bike from the '70s is trying to tell me (translation help please)? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 9:37 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ztdavis at 9:37 PM PST - 3 comments
Can anybody recommend a DVD ripper that will rip modern DVDs?
Can anybody recommend a DVD ripper that will rip modern DVDs for playback on a laptop? I used to use MactheRipper back in the day but the old free version (2.6.6 I think) won't work with modern DVDs. I was looking at MTR 4.0 but the whole forum and gift thing seems a little weird. (Can anybody vouch for MTR 4.0?) I tried Ripit and it failed on 3 DVD's (Ponyo, Samantha and Barbie & The Three Muskateers (It's for my kids)). [more inside]
posted by crios at 9:09 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by crios at 9:09 PM PST - 12 comments
Beeping smoke detector will not shut UP
Any ideas about how to fix a chirping smoke detector before I burn my goddamned house down myself just to SHUT IT UP?? [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison at 8:55 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Kat Allison at 8:55 PM PST - 26 comments
Getting over nervousness about oral.
How can I get over my nervousness about receiving oral? (obviously NSFW) [more inside]
I hope three trays of chicken parm wasn't wasted
Food safety-filter. Was this cooked, frozen chicken breast mishandled, or am I giving in to my own hypersensitive food safety guidelines? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:44 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:44 PM PST - 20 comments
Make our lobby music less boring
I'm making a playlist to play in the lobby of a resort I work for, and I need recommendations. [more inside]
Looking for an ipad app that will let me draw on a PDF but will leave the original file unchanged.
I am looking for an iPad app that will let me load a PDF file, draw on top of it with my finger, but not actually change the underlying PDF file as a result. No luck finding an app that meets my needs yet, any recs? [more inside]
Can't afford a car, need a motorbike of some sort.
I need a vehicle and can't afford a car so I wish to get a motorbike of some sort, I need some help though. [more inside]
Setting up a router as a repeater?
I want to use my Belkin N+ router as a repeater for a wireless-G router. Unfortunately, I'm not so sure the N+ is supported by DD-WRT. Can anyone either tell me an alternative way to do this? [more inside]
Honduran orphans would like to see my photos
How do I configure my WordPress gallery to look more like flickr, and less like a lightbox? [more inside]
IPad games review site?
What are the best sites out there for review of iPad games? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 6:55 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by dfriedman at 6:55 PM PST - 2 comments
You-are-not-a-doctor-but-I-will-ask-anyway rash filter.
Does my boyfriend's daughter have a rash or an acne flare-up?
Symptoms: Friday morning, a red splotchy rash on shoulders, upper chest. By Friday night and even more so on Saturday morning, rash still there but with addition of what look like tiny whitehead pimples - hundreds (maybe thousands) of them. No itching, just plenty of embarrassment. Help! [more inside]
posted by Jaie at 6:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Jaie at 6:54 PM PST - 8 comments
Is it safe to each my ceviche yet?
Is it safe to each my ceviche yet? [more inside]
What kind of bed do I want?
Bedafilter: Do I want a Cal King or Eastern King mattress. Also, what kind? [more inside]
Relationship is newly long distance -- online dates?
Relationship is newly long distance -- online dates? [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 5:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jander03 at 5:11 PM PST - 13 comments
Why is she always to tired to hang out with me, but always has energy for her friends?
Why is she always to tired to hang out with me, but always has energy for her friends? [more inside]
looking for a bedside alarm/iphone dock - iHome?
I want an iPhone dock to put by my bedside - I've seen cool ones that turn the iphone into a clock display when you plug it in, but I want one that works as an alarm clock with time even without the iphone plugged in (though sync/synergy functions are cool and appreciated). What do people recommend?
Looking at iHome IA5BV - do people like this item?
No riding lawnmowers, please.
Where in Chicago can my ladyfriend and I watch the Mad Men season premiere tomorrow night? [more inside]
posted by HeroZero at 4:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by HeroZero at 4:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Always check you bring your tent frame. Twice.
Where can you buy a tent in Tuscany, Italy? Friends on holiday over there are in need of one. [more inside]
posted by Harry at 2:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Harry at 2:46 PM PST - 2 comments
oy yoy yoy
what is the name of this awesome song and have any jamaican ska bands ever covered it ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sgt.serenity at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Thought experiments for kids
I like to ask my kids interesting, but age appropriate, ethical and epistemological questions while we sit around the dinner table. Help me think of some more. [more inside]
Public Domain Jesus
Help me find vintage color Jesus art for my Tea Party Jesus blog, preferably pre-1923. [more inside]
posted by EarBucket at 1:37 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by EarBucket at 1:37 PM PST - 12 comments
Perfect cookies for sending in the mail?
Perfect cookies for sending in the mail? [more inside]
Cut... cut... cut... cut... cut...
I made a long video, and I need to break it into ten-minute-long chunks, so that I can post it to YouTube. I would LOVE some app that let's me batch process this task. I want to start it running in the morning and come home at night to find a whole bunch of ten-minute-long videos on my desktop. I'm using an Intel Mac. I'm willing to buy an app if I have to.
Should my girlfriend and I move from NYC to Seattle? ComplicatedFilter: I'd have my current job relocated, she would not.
My (wonderful, amazing, perfect-for-me) girlfriend and I have been together 9 months (though we've known each other for several years), and are currently living together.
Some background: I was born and raised in NYC, she's a transplant from Wisconsin (but went to college in Vassar). I'm 31, she's 28.
Recently, my job has become frustrating and monotonous. Some of this is because the bulk of my department is located in Seattle. They recognize this, and have mentioned to me that it may be possible to relocate to the Seattle office and adjust my position.
The gf and I are currently discussing the opportunity. [more inside]
Ding Ding Song
[SongIdentityFilter] What is the song that starts a little before the 4 minute mark in this film snippet?
posted by Duffington at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Duffington at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
Hey, Facebook, I think you goofed on these new thumbs…
I'm really hating the new thumbnails layout for Facebook albums and want to do something about it. But what? And… [more inside]
posted by dpcoffin at 12:18 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by dpcoffin at 12:18 PM PST - 2 comments
I don't understand this New Yorker cartoon!
On p. 69 of the July 26 New Yorker magazine, there is a cartoon showing a bride and groom at their wedding reception. They are saying to another couple, "Oh, we're just here for the party!" Can someone please explain the joke to me?
Sound card with midi-in
Recommend me a sound card! Mainly used as a music box / television / recording, details inside. [more inside]
Latex error.
How on earth does my partner keep pulling condoms off of me mid-sex? And now what? (obviously NSFW) [more inside]
How can I make my boyfriend more comfortable with his hair loss?
How can I make my boyfriend more comfortable with his hair loss? [more inside]
The Pink Screen of Death?
OK, I've almost given up. I try to connect my HP G60 laptop (Windows 7) to my Olevia (I know) HDTV and the TV screen wants to be magenta (pink!). Not totally pink, just the colored bits. The white parts stay white. I'm using a 6-foot HDMI cable. I have had a proper picture in the past, but I cannot for the life of me figure out a stable combination of settings.
Anybody else experience that? Any solution to the pinkness?
posted by jaronson at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jaronson at 10:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Tortes?
What's a silent, odorless, and neat snack that will fit in a one gallon plastic bag and fuel the test-taking stamina of a bar examinee? [more inside]
posted by sallybrown at 10:40 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by sallybrown at 10:40 AM PST - 37 comments
Trying to find an article in Intl Jour Intercultural Relations
How can I find a library with access (preferably electronic) to the International Journal of Intercultural Relations? I am looking for this 1992 article. [more inside]
posted by whatzit at 10:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by whatzit at 10:27 AM PST - 7 comments
Twelve hours in Manchester/Glasgow
How should a couple fill a day while getting from Manchester, England to Milngavie, Scotland (possibly via Glasgow)? [more inside]
posted by TrarNoir at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TrarNoir at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
It's onion butter jelly time!!! (...insert dancing onion animated gif here...)
How do I make the sweet, pink caramelized onions I've been seeing on expensive burgers lately? [more inside]
posted by metajc at 10:03 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by metajc at 10:03 AM PST - 17 comments
Free Clipart
Can you help me find free or affordable clipart that looks almost as good as something made by the savvy Jonathan Jarvis? [more inside]
Recommend a hairstylist in the Metro South area of MA for men's curly/wavy hair?
Can anyone recommend a hairstylist in the Metro South area of Massachusetts who is good with men's curly/wavy hair? [more inside]
help me say no!
I need help wording an email to someone who asked me out for coffee, I said sure, but now I've changed my mind. I'm new to the dating scene after being married for 12+ years... halp! [more inside]
Help Tracking Down Poem
Poem/story filter: Help me track down a poem I heard a long time ago. [more inside]
posted by derivation at 9:28 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by derivation at 9:28 AM PST - 2 comments
box building for cheap dummies
I sort of have a box addiction. I collect cardboard boxes for shipping boardgames, or that's what I tell myself, but sometimes I just collect them. I am not a meth user, but probably have a hoarding gene.
So I want to make some simple wooden boxes using simple tools to rebox a few favorite games. I have a jig saw, hand saw, drill, circular saw and a few other cheap tools, like a plastic mitre box. The boxes don't have to be examples of fine wordworking, just functional and not too crude. I'm looking for resources on how to do this without dropping hundreds of dollars on antique planes or tools.
posted by mecran01 at 9:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mecran01 at 9:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me try to stop this bullying behavior!
How to stop a workplace bully and repair matters? [with added foreigner in China complications] [more inside]
When you say 60 days you mean 35 is ok, right?
Landlord/tenant filter: Providing somewhat later than required notice that I'm moving out. How to approach & what should I/can I offer? [more inside]
I need to have these sunglasses.
Calling all Google-fu masters. What kind of sunglasses is John Lydon wearing in this 80s PiL video and where can I find them or something just like it?
How do I find out what happened to a friend who was arrested for something terrible?
I just found out my friend got arrested two months ago for flying into the US with (allegedly) child pornography on his laptop. Nobody's heard from him since. How do I find out what's happening without getting dragged into it? [more inside]
posted by jgt246 at 8:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jgt246 at 8:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Name that electro tune
Help me identify an 80's electro song. I need to put this earworm to rest. [more inside]
posted by Benjamin Nushmutt at 8:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Benjamin Nushmutt at 8:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Zack's back
Can anyone identify this 80s UK television program? [more inside]
Approve/Disapprove?
What is a good word that replaces "approve or disapprove"? E.G. The form had to be approved or disapproved by the boss.
Thanks word-smiths!
posted by Benzle at 8:12 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Benzle at 8:12 AM PST - 13 comments
the importance of passion in the long run
So I'm turning to MeFi for relationship advice. [more inside]
Unemployed TaxFilter
Hi, I am Mrs. (or Mr.) Long-Term-Unemployed, in the US since January, conveniently for tax purposes. My last job wasn't covered by unemployment insurance so I have been living off my very meager savings. This is starting to run out and I have been taking odd-jobs for cash, literally. If this keeps on until the end of the year how should I do my taxes? [more inside]
Bulgaria in February?
I'm thinking about going to Bulgaria for a week to ten days...in February. How would the time of year and weather impact my plans? [more inside]
Will an expired license prevent me from flyiing to oregon
I have a flight tomorrow morning and just found out that my Driver license is expired. Will this prevent me from getting through the airports. [more inside]
Language exchange
Where can I find good worksheets for language exchange (tandem language learning) in the web?
What is the process to becoming a computer handyman?
What do I need to get/know/avoid/have to become a basic freelance computer repair guy? [more inside]
posted by CrystalDave at 1:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by CrystalDave at 1:44 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I stick up for my beliefs and not be a member of the PC police?
How do I stick up for my beliefs while not being a member of the PC police? [more inside]
Music that later makes you go, "Hey yeah, I never noticed that!"
Pop-rock songs with unusual/unique constructions, structures, patterns, tempo changes, time signature changes, instrumental/vocal interplay, etc... Stuff you probably don't realize upon a casual first listen. And not necessarily something obvious like "multiple songs in one" (eg "Happiness Is a Warm Gun"), or songs with no chorus. [more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 12:35 AM PST - 49 comments
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 12:35 AM PST - 49 comments
What do you get for the Viking who has everything?
What would be an appropriate gift for a medieval warrior headed into battle for the next two weeks? [more inside]
July 23
How can I add AskMeFi functionality in a wordpress blog?
Please help me find a solution which will allow visitors to post, answer and flag as "best" questions in a similar style to AskMeFi on a Wordpress site. [more inside]
How do I gain physical confidence?
How do I gain more confidence in my physical abilities?
I never learned the basic athletic skills kids learn, and then I grew up avoiding them, and now I'm ready to learn. How do I start? [more inside]
posted by brooklynlady at 10:30 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by brooklynlady at 10:30 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me geocode these addresses! (GIS filter)
Why can't I geocode these specific addresses in ArcGIS 9.3? Specifically, I'm getting 0 matched addresses, and when I go to Interactive Rematch, the "Match" button is ghosted as soon as I click on a candidate, so I cannot manually match the addresses. [more inside]
Meaning of "pochée" in context of japanese pattern book
[JapaneseLanguageIdiomFilter] What might "Pochée" mean in the context of a japanese language sewing book? [more inside]
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 9:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Rube R. Nekker at 9:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Stuck in a bind
I need help getting out from my parents' etc. oppressive yoke. [more inside]
Purchasing items internationally on auction.co.kr?
Is there an equivalent service for Americans bidding overseas a la Rinkya or JapanAuctionCenter for auction.co.kr? [more inside]
View Source Shmiew Source
Please tell me how to code a music player like the one on this web site. [more inside]
posted by herbplarfegan at 8:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by herbplarfegan at 8:21 PM PST - 6 comments
A refreshing glass of corn juice!
I recently went to China and was so excited to drink corn juice! They also had corn ice cream available on a stick. Now I'm home in Chicago and I'm craving those flavors. Do you know of a place I can buy them? I tried Chinatown but didn't have any luck.
posted by yfatah at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by yfatah at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments
Should I ask for what I need from him? And if so, how?
My grandmother is dying. My boyfriend has not been comforting. Is this a character flaw, or can I somehow extract what I need from him at this painful time? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 8:00 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 8:00 PM PST - 49 comments
Where did my fellow passengers (and luggage) go?
Airport Oddity: The Omega Man loses his luggage. [more inside]
Is it worth it to get a M.S. or a Ph.D in Computer Science?
Is it worth it to get a M.S. or a Ph.D in Computer Science? What kinds of doors would they open? [more inside]
Grab your spatula and sing along!
The other night my roommate was watching Practical Magic and the cast started dancing around the kitchen, lip-syncing to "Lime In the Coconut." I started thinking about what a Thing that became in the films of the 1980s and 1990s. Another one that springs to mind is Julia Roberts' 1998 flick "Stepmom," where she and the kids dance in PJs and lip-sync "Ain't No Mountain High Enough." What other films had that dreaded excuse for a female bonding moment in them? Let's compile the ultimate list.
Please help me figure out which laptop to go with for law school!
I've narrowed down my laptop choices to 2, but can't decide which way to go... [more inside]
posted by Sakura3210 at 5:38 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Sakura3210 at 5:38 PM PST - 22 comments
And I'm not fat, it's glandular!
I'm attempting the South Beach Diet. What are some pre-made items from Trader Joe's (and possibly Whole Foods) I can eat during Phase 1? [more inside]
How can I get voice on my Virgin Mobile Blackberry?
My Virgin Mobile Blackberry sends texts, surfs the web, sends and receives e-mail wonderfully. However, whenever I try to make a call to any number, I get the message "The number you have tried to dial is temporarily out of service." [more inside]
Statutory Confession?
Bookfilter: Trying to remember the name of this crime novel about a 17 year old girl who poisoned and eventually killed her talented sister for attention. [more inside]
posted by karminai at 5:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by karminai at 5:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Fictionial Book about Cutters
Author Name :Female Writer 2006 story about female reporter going back to her home town to due to a story. She is a recovering cutter (someone who carves into themselves) who discovers that her little sister is the murderer. The little sister ends up keeping a collection of teeth of her victims in her dollhouse. I am trying to find not only the author name but the title of the book. Thank you.
posted by Rolandkorn at 4:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Rolandkorn at 4:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Foreign language videos for kids
I want to do a film series of fun kid-friendly animations, TV shows, online series, music videos, language learning videos, shorts…that weren’t produced in the US and ideally, weren’t recorded in English. Can you help me make a list? More details inside. [more inside]
The journey of 5-9 miles begins with a single AskMe post
SeattleTrailFilter: Help me find a good hike for this Sunday [more inside]
Should I tell him?
I was sexually assaulted a year ago, and I never told my long-distance boyfriend what happened. Am I morally obligated to talk to him about it? [more inside]
Need small, basic, equip for garage gym. What to get?
I want to build a small basic gym in my garage. I have $1,000 to spend. What should I get, why, and from where? [more inside]
Rangers' Autographs?
What's the best way to get ballplayers' autographs at Rangers Ballpark? [more inside]
posted by Shohn at 3:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Shohn at 3:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me catch the killer.
What are some great mystery/thriller novels focused on investigation? [more inside]
posted by fryman at 3:21 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by fryman at 3:21 PM PST - 18 comments
Should I buy a used van, and if so, how?
Need advice about buying a used van for a long trip - or maybe I should rent? [more inside]
Take a new temp job or stay at long-term job where he's thisclose to being fired?
Should my friend stay at a current job where he's been for a while but where all his friends are leaving and he's thisclose to being fired or should he take a new temp job which pays more but offers no benefits and no guarantee of being hired? Asking with friend's permission; he's feeling pretty mixed. He will know if he was offered the other job or not in a few days.
tl;dr *special snowflake* details inside. [more inside]
What Companies Handle Country Specific Versions of Their Website the Best
What are the best practices for communicating that localized, country specific versions of a web site are available? Is anybody doing this well? [more inside]
How do I get VLC to spit out sections of a movie?
I'd like to be able to easily extract clips from movies using VLC, or equivalent. Is there anyway to do this easily? It seems like it should be possible for me to cue up a text fils with time stamps I want extracted and VLC will spit it out for me. Any ideas on how to accomplish this? [more inside]
Where to sell 240 Purolator car air filters?
I have 200+ new Purolator and PureOne air filters that I want to sell. Is there a specialized venue for auto parts auctions? I'd like to sell the whole lot to a single buyer. A Seattle buyer would be ideal, but they are packed and ready to ship. [more inside]
Looking for new CC processor for Miva 4
Any Miva 4 users out there? Can you suggest a CC processor with low rates (other than Authorize.net)
Your job is so easy
Are there any good write-ups on the "everyone else's job is easy" phenomenon? You know, the one where people think you can buy good (accounting services / legal services / design services) off the shelf these days, and that hiring a professional is a fool's errand? [more inside]
posted by circular at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by circular at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
Have any Mefites used Pearltrees?
Has anyone used the Pearltrees add-on for firefox? What has been your experience of it? what are its good points and bad points? [more inside]
I want to live in a lighthouse.
Help me live in a lighthouse. [more inside]
Awesome lightroom presets?
What are your favorite (preferably free) lightroom presets? [more inside]
Important, or not, or -- ?
I like my vet as an individual professional. Should I be concerned by her corporate office policies, which apparently tie her hands sometimes? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 1:02 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 1:02 PM PST - 18 comments
Beyond Ecce Romani
I took Latin classes for three years but interest has recently waned. Know of any Ancient Roman(/Ecclesiastical/Medieval) page-turners? [more inside]
Help me find a romantic getaway in New England
Looking for a romantic getaway in New England.... [more inside]
Not the way I want to be found dead.
I get a funny feeling when I do something funny. NSFW details within. [more inside]
How do I communicate employment enthusiasm without alienating anyone?
How do I explain a belated e-mail in a professional context? And how does one write a letter of inquiry to someone who already has the job? Bean-plate overthinking inside. [more inside]
Tax Writeoff
Freelance Writer Tax Write-Off Question: I'm a first time independent contractor and want to know how and if I can write-off a laptop. [more inside]
posted by bluelight at 12:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bluelight at 12:53 PM PST - 12 comments
email sales
Will Amazon.com or some other site email you when things you want go on sale? [more inside]
What is it like to die of cancer?
What are your experiences with terminal metastatic melanoma? [more inside]
posted by something something at 12:44 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by something something at 12:44 PM PST - 21 comments
How can I check my work email (Exchange 5.5) without using Microsoft Outlook on my Win 7 netbook? More inside...
How can I check my work email (Exchange 5.5) without using Microsoft Outlook on my Win 7 netbook? More inside... [more inside]
On a search for truly hypoallergenic tungsten
I'm looking for some reputable online retailers selling 100% nickle-free tungsten rings. I need a men's wedding band; turns out I'm allergic to the first one I got, as a result of the nickle fusion process or whatever. It seems most retailers do not specifically state whether the ring is made with nickle or cobalt. The claim that tungsten rings are always hypoallergenic isn't completely true...
Landlord has vanished with my money.
My former landlord is ignoring my communications and hasn't returned an accidental rent over-payment. What are my legal options here in the UK? [more inside]
Is my 7 year plan for quiet married life posing a risk to my 10 year plan for having kids?
I want to wait until I'm at least 35 to have a baby. But answers on Ask.Metafilter like this and information like this make me really really scared I'll be messing up my chances of having a healthy family. How paranoid am I? [more inside]
Everyone is gifted, but some people never open their package
I have the world's most amazing partner and I'd love to get him a gift that shows him exactly how much he means to me. However, I am the world's worst gift giver and the situation is made even more difficult because I'm here in the US and he's in Australia. Can you suggest gifts that might show him how wonderful he is and/or recommend Australian sources of potential gifts? [more inside]
posted by BrianJ at 11:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by BrianJ at 11:59 AM PST - 7 comments
The Mystery of 108mHz
When I was a teenager in the 1980's, I noticed that if I turned the radio dial on my FM radio all the way to the end, I picked up this weird transmission of repeating tones. [more inside]
How do I sell a dead person's car in California?
My sister died without a will in California, her estate is going through probate, and I am (will be) the executor. How do I sell her car? My lawyer and the DMV are telling me different things. [more inside]
Maintain My Domain
I'm looking for a home owner's manual. By that I mean a book, website, etc. (the type of media doesn't matter) that is structured like a car manual's scheduled service interval section. [more inside]
posted by schleppo at 11:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by schleppo at 11:08 AM PST - 9 comments
Am I cut out for Americorps?
I'm thinking of joining AmeriCorps NCCC, or possibly VISTA. What does the program entail? Has anyone here gone in one of the programs? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 11:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Tricky Flight Aggregators
Do sites like Orbitz, Priceline, and Expedia raise prices on flights based on interest alone? [more inside]
posted by Grither at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Grither at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
3GB MacBook memory processor overload
Apple support told my mom 3GB of memory in a Late 2006 MacBook (1.83GHz C2D, Snow Leopard) could overload the processor. What could they have meant by that? [more inside]
posted by 6550 at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by 6550 at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
Fighting the corporate stat monster
I work in a technical company where our ability to deliver fixes for technical problems is measured by a bunch of statistics. Our team seems to lost track of our real goals (solving problems) and instead cares more about improving the stats even if it means we don't solve problems as well as we could. How do I get everyone to understand the real needs of the job and to use stats as a supporting tool rather than the end goal? [more inside]
Parts of Ships
There are lots of "how stuff works" style diagrams of the anatomy of submarines and other military seacraft on the web. Are there any books or websites with more detailed information? The nerd in me wants to know about the backup power generators and what type of cabling runs through the bulkheads.
How best to transition into a career in human resources management and development?
How best to transition into a career in human resources management and development? [more inside]
Pillow (Fight) Talk
How can I get over my shyness to get the (d/s) sex I want? [more inside]
Good Toronto location for meet ups?
Recommend a good location in Toronto for an IT professionals meet up? I am thinking drinks, pizza/snacks and space for around 20 people. [more inside]
How can we make the most of less than a day in Vancouver?
We'll be in Vancouver for the first time in early September as part of this trip. Can you help us with recommendations for lodging and sights so we can make the best use of our time? We are arriving and departing from the Amtrak/VIA station and won't have a car while we're there. While we'd enjoy taking in some downtown sights, we especially like neighborhoods with nice architecture, art/craft galleries, and non-chain shops and restaurants.
Who are the models in Michael Jackson's Black or White video?
How do I find what actors appeared in a video if they are uncredited? I'm trying to track down all the models that appeared in the morphing sequence for Michael Jackson's "Black or White" video. (It's for a blog post - sort of a "Whatever happened to...?" story.) [more inside]
Faber est quisque fortunae suae
I'm 43, married, a mother of one, a glorified secretary, primary wage-earner in our family, holder of a mortgage and primary caretaker for my aging mother. I live in New England. I have a dream, and my dream is to somehow, someday, study classics at Oxford. Is this an achievable dream? [more inside]
Help me do this!
I need to break up with my boyfriend. Logistics help! [more inside]
How can I deal with these doubts?
I have reason to suspect my wife has, and is continuing to cheat on me. What do I do? [more inside]
Online forum that allows file share?
Does anyone know of web-based community forum software that is FREE and allows FILE attachments to community posts (PDF, Word, and PPT docs)?
I've tried Freeforums.com, which is great, but it does not allow PDF attachments.
THANK YOUs!!!!
How to Tell Friends About Babymaking
My wife is almost certainly pregnant. This is excellent and exciting. Looking for fun/clever ways to tell friends and loved ones. [more inside]
How to insure my small business?
I'm starting a business out of my rented house. What kind of insurance do I need? I'm in Nova Scotia. [more inside]
Old Cinema display boards
What were the old, push-in-one-letter-at-a-time, stage/cinema times display boards called, and how might I get hold of one? [more inside]
posted by tawny at 8:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by tawny at 8:17 AM PST - 3 comments
What software do you use to manage your small ad agency?
If you work at a small ad agency (print / interactive), what software do you use to manage the place? [more inside]
posted by jenkinsEar at 8:15 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jenkinsEar at 8:15 AM PST - 6 comments
Elder lawyer referral needed, NYC
Recommendation needed for quality elder attorney in New York City area ( willing to travel a bit to save money). Areas of expertise would be asset management to meet requirements of assistance programs, irrevocable trusts etc, Medicaid, SSD, and Pooled Income Trusts.
Any recommendations from personal experience or leads to a decent referral source would be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by flummox at 7:54 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by flummox at 7:54 AM PST - 6 comments
Why do I find conversations in crowded places so unpleasant?
Why do I find conversations in crowded places so unpleasant? [more inside]
Suggest Charities that Support Music Education for Kids
I am currently researching charities that support music education for kids, for the purpose of a bequest from someone who held that as a high value in his life. [more inside]
posted by matildaben at 7:42 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by matildaben at 7:42 AM PST - 9 comments
Danse Macabre Fever
What songs would Death put on a mix tape? [more inside]
It's called "cinema" right?
I want to become a classic and foreign film buff. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 7:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by the foreground at 7:05 AM PST - 31 comments
Actually, my daughter is quite energetic and physically active. Thanks.
Any thoughts on how to politely ask people not to say sexist things around my child and/or deflect those statements? [more inside]
posted by miss tea at 6:57 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by miss tea at 6:57 AM PST - 44 comments
Advice for an aspiring Emeril.
Hints, suggestions, protips for doing a live, in-person cooking demonstration? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby at 6:52 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by shiu mai baby at 6:52 AM PST - 12 comments
Expressing percentage reductions in the english language
Best way to express a percentange reduction in the english language. [more inside]
Catch you sooner or later, alligator!
Unusual Carnivore Filter: Where can I find exotic meat in Central PA? [more inside]
posted by PlutoniumX at 6:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by PlutoniumX at 6:32 AM PST - 9 comments
Pass Gas
My wife and mother-in-law both suffer from the same condition. If they don't eat frequently, they tell me they get 'gas'. Not gas out the ass, but gas in their stomachs / chests that can get quite painful. It is quite debilitating for my wife. When they get this 'gas' if they eat, eventually it will go away on its own or with a bunch of burps. I am not sure if they are calling it 'gas' and should be calling it heartburn, or something else. All I know is my Google-Fu cannot find anything about NOT eating and getting gas or some other painful belly / chest thingy. Anyone else have experience with this kind of ailment. Is there a name for getting 'gas' when you don't eat? Help me solve this medical mystery.
How do the rich & famous get their most difficult medical conditions treated?
How do the rich & famous get their most difficult medical conditions treated? [more inside]
posted by wireless at 3:22 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by wireless at 3:22 AM PST - 23 comments
What makes you cry?
I would like the ability to write an essay or piece of fiction that can make many readers cry. [more inside]
July 22
Help me Bike the right way.
Help me Bike the right way. I've recently gotten back into biking and am doing it in a way I never have before. I need pointers from people with experience. [more inside]
posted by damiano99 at 10:56 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by damiano99 at 10:56 PM PST - 35 comments
What is the best dating site for goths and other subculture types
What is a good dating site for goths or other subculture type people? [more inside]
posted by eeby at 10:48 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by eeby at 10:48 PM PST - 44 comments
whats out there that bests prodocs legal document assembly?
What's better than Prodocs for Texas attorneys? I have heard about hotdocs but don't have any forms ready that I'd like to automate. Who provides ready-made legal forms in different areas of texas law that are compatible with hotdocs? If you used to use prodocs and stopped or switched--how do you do things differently now?
Thanks yall
NH/MA/ME with the family
I'm looking for recommendations for family friendly day trips centered around Portsmouth, NH in August. [more inside]
posted by Addlepated at 10:06 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Addlepated at 10:06 PM PST - 15 comments
long distance one time buying agent who knows a thing or two about musical instruments
How can I hire someone in Chicago and/or Philly that I can trust to go and buy a rare musical instrument? [more inside]
posted by compound eye at 9:46 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by compound eye at 9:46 PM PST - 20 comments
How important is it that two people in a relationship have a similar sense of humor?
How important is it that two people in a relationship have a similar sense of humor? [more inside]
Job interview help
How can I survive a job interview with limited references? [more inside]
yes, it's all true! we manage our allergies...
My wife went to the pharmacy to purchase Zyrtec-D and the pharmacy called the police. [more inside]
Metafilter, am I thwarted?
[Win7 Filter] I think I seriously screwed up my boot partitions and need some help with multiple HD / OS box. [more inside]
posted by BZArcher at 7:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by BZArcher at 7:58 PM PST - 10 comments
Which ecommerce solution should I start with as a beginner
Which ecommerce solution should I start with as a beginner? [more inside]
How do you read on the subway?
How do you read on the subway? (Or anywhere else. Or the bus. Or on a bench.) [more inside]
To leave or not to leave?
Help me resolve some questions about leaving my job. [more inside]
iPad app seeking icon (designer)
Where should I go to find an icon designer (iPad)? [more inside]
Good Airplane Food on United?
What are the best special meal orders on United Airlines' international flights? I haven't been fed on an airplane in years, I want to enjoy the experience. [more inside]
posted by persona at 6:56 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by persona at 6:56 PM PST - 26 comments
I need a gift certificate to a restaurant in Houston. Tell me which one.
My sister and her husband recently moved to Houston, Texas. I'd like to get them a gift certificate a restaurant. I know nothing about Houston. [more inside]
posted by GilloD at 6:32 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by GilloD at 6:32 PM PST - 25 comments
Elk or caribou? What dropped this poo?
Hiphop 80's song from GTA?
Looking for a Hiphop song on one of the radio stations in Grand Theft Auto:Vice (i thought) [more inside]
posted by assasinatdbeauty at 6:20 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by assasinatdbeauty at 6:20 PM PST - 12 comments
What do I do with a wounded animal in the road?
As an 18 year vegetarian who can't stomach ever hurting an animal, what do I do when a car ahead of me hits an animal, and as I pass, I can see it's obviously suffering? [more inside]
posted by nevercalm at 6:20 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by nevercalm at 6:20 PM PST - 42 comments
Late night cafes and coffee shops in Brooklyn good for studying
I'm looking for the names of cafes/ coffee shops in Brooklyn open late night (ie, past 9 pm) good for studying and preferably with wifi? [more inside]
Howard Phillips
So, H.P. Lovecraft ... where to start? [more inside]
How large does a virtual used bookstore need to be?
How large a stock of used books would one need in order to make a lower-middle class living selling them primarily on Amazon? [more inside]
posted by jsturgill at 5:53 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by jsturgill at 5:53 PM PST - 30 comments
Corporate law question regarding majority shareholders regaining control of a corporation.
Corporate law question regarding majority shareholders regaining control of a corporation. [more inside]
Tax Evasion: Isn't that how they got Capone?
I did our taxes through TurboTax. I thought they transmitted correctly. They didn't. I just realized this. So are we going to jail for tax evasion? [more inside]
How to make an image show automatically in iContact
When sending an html email through iContact, is there a way to make images shows up automatically in the body of the recipients email? [more inside]
What happens when digital audio is pressed to vinyl?
More and more bands these days are releasing their albums on vinyl, which I think is really cool. However, isn't most recording these days digital? In that case, does the vinyl copy provide any auditory advantage? [more inside]
posted by mekily at 4:25 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by mekily at 4:25 PM PST - 24 comments
Should I still hike in the heat?
It's going to be 98 degrees and humid in the NYC area this Saturday (NPR says it will feel like 104 degrees). I'm supposed to go on an eight-hour hike on Bear Mountain/Stony Point. Is this safe? Advisable? Is there any chance it would still be pleasurable? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 4:22 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 4:22 PM PST - 21 comments
Help a newly diagnosed diabetic find a way to check carb info on the go!
What's the best (diabetic) carb tracking repository, database, software or app? [more inside]
What are some examples of *real* conundrums?
I'm looking for examples of conundrums in the *technical* sense: riddles with answers that are puns. [more inside]
One for the Meh
A Katherine Heigl movie is being filmed on my street and directly behind my apartment tomorrow and this weekend. Any ideas on what to do? [more inside]
posted by glaucon at 3:56 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by glaucon at 3:56 PM PST - 41 comments
Can they really have my money for free?
Is there a legal time limit after charging a person's credit card by which product MUST be shipped? [more inside]
What's that smell?
Going camping this weekend and I have a food safety question. [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér at 3:22 PM PST - 14 comments
I just want to finish this CD, Presonus.
I'm the "everything that runs on electricity" technical advisor for a local band. We're in the process of wrapping up the first CD, and the recording set up is killing us. Am I missing something here with the Presonus Firestudio? How can we just finish editing the CD without it crashing every hour? [more inside]
Multi-user processes in Mac OS X 10.6
Anybody know offhand what the default behavior of running processes in multi-user environments under Mac OS X 10.6.x might be? I suspect that logging in under the other account will suspend the processes active under the first account. Am I correct?
posted by mwhybark at 3:14 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mwhybark at 3:14 PM PST - 8 comments
It's a living... but WHAT it?
I'm dipping back into Jane Austen for some comfort reading, as one does, and I'm reminded that I still haven't figured out what exactly a "living" is. [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
Does anyone ever actually get fired for harassment?
Have you ever personally known anyone to suffer serious consequences for bullying or harassing others in the workplace? I'm talking about cases where you had a reliable account of both sides of the story and you had no reasonable doubts about the person's guilt, nor that they did in fact suffer the consequences. [more inside]
posted by tel3path at 2:58 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by tel3path at 2:58 PM PST - 40 comments
Selling Jewelry & Gold
Where is the best place to sell estate jewelry and gold either by mail or in the Portland, Oregon area. [more inside]
What's the best online method for selling a niche product
I'm tasked with selling a bunch of bike parts. Is an eBay store the best way to do this? I could see using Amazon, eBay or perhaps Yahoo. Just wondering what's the best way to proceed. [more inside]
It's i before e, except in that word, oh, and that one too. Nevermind.
Grammar checker? [more inside]
NC to Toronto Road Trip: Boats, Beds and Camping!
Traveling to Toronto from NC with my cousin in 2 weeks and looking for good sailboat charters, Hiking/Camping, City activities and, oh ya, now we need a place to stay... [more inside]
Remote administration over NAT
How can I have a standing invite to remotely administer my friend's computer if his broadband uses Network Address Translation? [more inside]
Turtles all the way down
Which book, movie, etc, has the most layers of reality (or stories within stories)? [more inside]
What's in a name? Help name my freelance book editing business.
I need help naming my freelance book editing business. I do developmental editing--critiquing "big picture" elements of a story like Point of View, character and plot development, pacing, etc.--but it's not a term that most writers are familiar with and it goes by other names as well, which confuses authors. I don't do copyediting (grammar and punctuation). I'd like something that's either self-explanatory but not boring, or is witty/irreverent/intriguing, with extra points for a literary allusion. [more inside]
posted by Yoshimi Battles at 2:22 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Yoshimi Battles at 2:22 PM PST - 21 comments
Can I move a modded xbox classic's HD to another xbox classic?
My chip modded xbox classic is dying and i think the mod chip is part of the problem. If I buy a new-to-me used xbox classic can I soft mod it and use the HD that I installed in my current dying xbox? I would really like to be able to use my existing HD since it has all my media already on it (i do have a backup but it is a pain to transfer). [more inside]
posted by srboisvert at 2:02 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by srboisvert at 2:02 PM PST - 5 comments
An unscientific method?
ExcelFilter: Help me avoid scientific notation when importing a .csv file. I face the same problem faced by "Mark" in this article. Is there a solution to this problem that does not require changing the file extension? I am using Excel 2003.
Download Google Web History?
How can I download my Google web history in a way that maximizes the data's usability? [more inside]
posted by Popcorn at 1:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Popcorn at 1:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Getting my kicks in the District
I haven't played soccer since I was 6, but I'd like to start. Which leagues in DC should I be looking at that will accept a person with almost zero experience in the sport? I'm male, 25, and in middling shape.
Where do the John Does of the world live?
What are some equivalents of "123 Main Street" outside Canada and the US? I'm looking for prototypical exemplar addresses, like you might see used on a sample form, but which are still likely to exist in reality -- so, NOT something like "123 Example Street" or "123 Anystreet." I do realize this exact address format does not apply to all areas of the globe. [more inside]
posted by (alice) at 1:22 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by (alice) at 1:22 PM PST - 22 comments
PAAAAAHMP ME AAAAAHP
I'd like to get in shape. I think that a codified training regimen would help motivate me, and would give me clear goals to work toward. Help me figure out what that regimen should look like. [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi at 1:05 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by ixohoxi at 1:05 PM PST - 22 comments
Can my friend bring suit for violation of a non-written agreement?
Does my friend have any possible legal recourse after being burned by a Craigslist subletter, given that no written agreement of any kind was made? Is there a service in Baltimore that would help a low-income person in this situation? [more inside]
posted by yomimono at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by yomimono at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
How to track the value of a house in an adjusting market
Are there good resources to determine what's happening to the value of my house as the market adjusts? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 12:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 12:24 PM PST - 14 comments
Bleeps & Bloops delivered daily.
I’m looking to get recommendations on podsafe music podcasts. [more inside]
my kingdom for a horse...er...for a bicycle tire that never leak air
How do you keep your bicycle's tires pumped with air when the bike has to be locked in a common bike room? [more inside]
posted by randomstriker at 12:22 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by randomstriker at 12:22 PM PST - 57 comments
Fortunate Sons?
While on vacation in Belize, many of the locals commented that while they liked American adults just fine, their children were the most spoiled among the tourist families. We've heard this elsewhere on our travels to Europe and Southeast Asia. Is this true? If so, is there a unique style of American parenting that other cultures see as problematic or inferior? [more inside]
27 and still can't grow a beard
Will I ever be able to grow a proper beard? [more inside]
Tough decisions regarding my dog
I adopted a dog a few years ago and now I'm considering the possibility of giving her up. I feel awful about it and I'm not sure what to do. Good reason for doing it: starting med school. Not sure if it's a good or bad reason: Boyfriend hates her. Really long, but if you can handle it, I'd love some insight. [more inside]
How can I offer instant document download - for a fee?
Sell documents on line for instant download - how can I do this? [more inside]
What does it mean to be "born dry?"
Looking for insight into the expressions "born wet" and/or "born dry." I've heard one or both used to mean someone who is sickly, yet I've baffled others by using these expressions. [more inside]
posted by rainbaby at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rainbaby at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Creating a handwriting font!
Can fonts have multiple versions of the same character with rules? [more inside]
posted by Tchad at 11:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Tchad at 11:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Is the Conservative Party more Reform than Progressive Conservative?
How many current members of the Conservative Party of Canada were former members of the Reform/Alliance party prior to the merger? And what about the Conservative Party caucus? [more inside]
Pesticide for toddlers
What's worse for a 2-year-old: Getting a couple mosquito bites every day or being slathered in "baby-safe" pesticide?
I like my books like I like my art, postmodern.
Another request for book recommendations. My snowflakeness? After years of not having a huge reading appetite, I think I understand that I really dig postmodern writing. [more inside]
CBC interview on Paleoscatology?
Trying to locate a recording of an interview I heard on CBC in the early 90s about paleoscatology. THE most fascinating radio interview I've ever heard. Searches on CBC sites, Google, have turned up nothing.
posted by Mayree at 10:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mayree at 10:52 AM PST - 6 comments
It's A Girl! And Another! And Another!
Gift-filter: My cousin and his wife just adopted THREE little girls! YAY! [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 10:25 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 10:25 AM PST - 24 comments
How specific can I be?
Is it acceptable to put the company names of customers I've worked with on my resume? [more inside]
Intern for zero dollars or take promotion at current job?
If you have to work a full-time internship, does that mean you have to quit your job? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 10:04 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 10:04 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for community blogs
What are your favorite community blogs? [more inside]
Funny podcast in Portguese
Can you recommend me the Portuguese language equivalent of the podcast "Jordan, Jesse, Go!"?? [more inside]
Books About a New Sibling for Toddlers?
Are there any good story books for toddlers that might help explain the arrival of a sibling? [more inside]
posted by pb at 9:42 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by pb at 9:42 AM PST - 18 comments
Making Perfect - sometime before Sept. 1877
"Dr. Hans von Bulow is reported to have said," - and I've seen similar language credited to Paderewski, Rubinstein, Rostropovich, Nureyev, and Louis Armstrong - "'If I stop practice for one day, I notice it in my playing; if I stop two days, my friends notice it; if I stop three days, the public notices it.'" Dwight's Journal of Music, Boston, Sept 1, 1877, p. 84 (v. XXXVII no. 11). Do you know where this was first reported? Or do you have an earlier citation to a different person using comparable language? Perhaps it was in a German publication, which I can't read, but I'd still love to see it.
Push It Real Good
Found a great deal on a pair of very high end speakers but on one of them the center dome of the woofer is pushed in. [more inside]
Ownership. I wants it.
I want to open a bar in San Francisco. This is my first step. [more inside]
Your experiences with Celexa/Lexapro
You're taken both Celexa and Lexapro. In your experience, is there a difference? Did you have fewer side effects with Lexapro? [more inside]
posted by not that girl at 9:30 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by not that girl at 9:30 AM PST - 25 comments
Recommendations for headphones and alarm clocks
What are your recommendations for 1] headphones I can wear to bed and 2] an alarm clock that will vibrate and wake me up? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 9:12 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Solomon at 9:12 AM PST - 11 comments
The elusive Motown elevator cartoon
Super-long-shot-filter: Trying to find a single-pane cartoon about elevators in Motown. [more inside]
Help me help my new doctor solve my stomach problems
How do I get a new gastroenterologist to help me really, finally solve this longstanding, chronic problem? (TMI about my digestive system inside) [more inside]
Ernest Hemingway - could be better.
I want to become a better travel writer. I need some inspiration, and I'll admit to being a little clueless. [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 9:00 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 9:00 AM PST - 12 comments
Looking for Kiosk UI Design Best Practices
I've got to design the interface for an information kiosk, and am looking for some inspiration. Where can I find screenshots of good kiosk design work?
Walkingman's Dead.
I’m looking to download MP3s of some really awesome Grateful Dead shows that I can listen to while I walk. [more inside]
Outdoor foosball table?
I'd like to get an outdoor foosball table. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Help me get rid of my car, without sacrificing too much!
How can I sell my car without having to deal with Craigslist, etc, but not get completely ripped off? [more inside]
Can I manage 6 college courses with a family?
I'm returning to school full-time, and any classes over 4 are no additional charge. I'd like to take 6... but I'm pregnant, and have a toddler. Am I insane? [more inside]
posted by kpht at 8:26 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by kpht at 8:26 AM PST - 29 comments
Living in Witch City
[Salem, MA/Northshore filter] Now that we've found a deleaded apartment, we're moving to Salem. What do we need to know? [more inside]
posted by zizzle at 8:25 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by zizzle at 8:25 AM PST - 23 comments
Highly Specific Scrum meeting Question
Agile/scrum filter: Alternatives to staring at a backlog Google doc to discuss task updates? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 8:22 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by sweetkid at 8:22 AM PST - 26 comments
Cool magazines about being a parent?
Suggestions for awesome parenting magazines? (Blogs, too, are fine, but a print mag would be ideal.) [more inside]
The consulate wants my passport to issue a visa but I am afraid I will not get it back in time: what to do?
I am in a bit of a bureaucratic bind and I need some advice. Short story: I leave for a trip in 10 days and at this point have no visa for the country that I will be living in for a year. The consulate just emailed me a couple of hours ago and informed me that I need to send my passport to them (who are located in a city 12 hours away) in order that they can issue me the visa. Problem: I have been trying to get this visa for months now, and they have been terribly slow every step of the way. I am worried that I will not get my passport back in time before my flight. What do I do? [more inside]
How should I move my furry family members?
I'm planning to move from Michigan to the Portland area in a few months (target date is end of October/beginning of November). Yay!
I'm trying to plan ahead - so I'm wondering what would be the best way to move my pets. Best, in this case, means the least stressful option for my pets. [more inside]
posted by rikhei at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by rikhei at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me woo a foreigner!
How do I indicate to a temporary Latvian colleague that I might kind of sort of want her to be a permanent Latvian girlfriend? [more inside]
What shirt should a bigger guy wear for a casual engagement photo shoot?
What shirt should a bigger guy wear for a casual engagement photo shoot? [more inside]
Secretary with the big "S"
Calling all state government nerds. [more inside]
Dank u wel
I have been assigned to a project that will require me to temporarily relocate from Portland, OR...to the Netherlands. Talk to me about daily life in Europe. [more inside]
DPI help - how to increase?
Help! Is it possible to increase the DPI of an image so that it can be printed? Currently, to be "print-acceptable" the image I love would need to be about .5x.75" but I need for it to print about 2x3. [more inside]
posted by curiositykilledthelemur at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by curiositykilledthelemur at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
Is Liferay really as terrible as it seems to be?
Can you explain to me why a company would choose Liferay as their CMS? Because, as a user experience designer, I'm baffled. As far as I can tell, this CMS forces sites to have the worst user experience I've ever seen. Are there benefits on the backend that make it worth causing users this kind of pain? Am I missing something here? [more inside]
Suggestions on how to make a Lexar card reader play nicely with Win 7?
Is there anything to be done with a 5+ year old Lexar USB 2.0 Multi-card reader which I have just discovered is incompatible with Windows 7? Neither Microsoft nor Lexar seem to have bothered to provide drivers for this item. I only use it to transfer pictures from an XD card in an even older Fuji Finepix camera. Having to buy a new reader would be annoying; having to buy a new camera and reader will really piss me off if it comes to that.
Glasses fitted in Chicago
Can anyone recommend an optician in Chicago who will adjust glasses purchased elsewhere? [more inside]
I really wish I had more time to decide!!
Having some issues deciding whether I should take this job. I need to make a decision fast - help me decide what to do (long, sorry)! [more inside]
posted by photo guy at 7:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by photo guy at 7:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh eh...stop telephonin' me
Toshiba Digital Business Telephone driving me nuts. Can you help me take control of this thing? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by xiaolongbao at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
iMac doesn't recognize most CDs as CDs.
My iMac spits out the vast majority of CDs you put in the drive. I'd rather not lug it to the store (out of warranty)... any known solutions for this madness? Sometimes I have to put the same CD in the drive 20 times until it's recognized as a CD. It never spits out DVDs. It's a 3 year old 24" iMac.
helping high-functioning sister gain independence
special needs filter: how do I help my high-functioning sibling gain independence? what have your experiences with special needs siblings been like? [more inside]
I know his anxiety isn't his fault
My boyfriend and I are about to take The Bar Exam in less than a week. A few days ago, my boyfriend was having severe anxiety attacks and suddenly decided he'd be better off at his folks' house. We talked about it, I supported it, and he flew home that night. Now I'm alone in our house and I'm freaking out dealing with my own depression and anxiety. I know (I know, I really know) that what happened isn't his fault, and that he needs to do what is best for him, and that this doesn't mean he doesn't care about me. But my irrational me keeps feeling abandoned. I need advice on how to recontextualize the situation or something because with four days left I don't really have time or energy to spend being irrationally angry. [more inside]
posted by mishamashes at 7:11 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by mishamashes at 7:11 AM PST - 30 comments
Monitor Recommendations for under £200 (about $400) for design work
Im looking for recommendations for a new monitor around the £200 mark purely for 2d photoshop design work - basically no games or video or tv. Size wise anything around the 20" mark. Ideally it would be from Dell the models ive looked at are P2311H, 2009W, E2210, P2211H and E2210H although they all seem pretty much priced the same.
Oral sex - how risky is low-risk?
Unprotected oral sex outside my relationship: is this risky enough to warrant a confession? [more inside]
Cool stuff in Boston?
Boston Filter: Moving to Boston in the middle of August. Looking for restaurant/music store/cool stuff/anything else recommendations. [more inside]
Is Ten Years After a great band name, or what?
Are you aware of any research (in Psychology or in Management) regarding a natural human period of peak productivity or peak creativity? [more inside]
posted by bukvich at 6:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bukvich at 6:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Do Good Single Parents Lie to their Kids about Long-Term GFs?
BF says I overreacted; my gut says otherwise. [more inside]
posted by dzaz at 6:22 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by dzaz at 6:22 AM PST - 45 comments
I'm willing to wait for a bargain...
Is there an iphone app (or a piece of software, or a widget, or a website, or something) that will notify me when/if there is a change in price on any of the items in my iTunes wishlist? [more inside]
posted by segatakai at 6:07 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by segatakai at 6:07 AM PST - 6 comments
This may be the only time that "BACON!" is NOT the answer.
Potato Salad Filter: I am looking for a recipe for a German style potato salad that does not include bacon. [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
Puppy, oh puppy...
Help my fiance and I come to a compromise on when to get a puppy. I have grown up with dogs- he was never allowed to have one growing up. I had a puppy of my own for 10 years until she passed away last October only a month in to our relationship- so he never got to know her. We recently moved into a small house with a large fenced in back yard. We have 3 cats. He says the house will be too crowded with a dog. I don't think so. [more inside]
Where's the opening act?
How come there are no "opening acts" for Hollywood movies? [more inside]
Would like a uk website, preferably free, that will alert me (email, rss, twitter, whatever) when a television or radio programme is scheduled.
I live in the UK and would like a website, preferably free, that will alert me (email, rss, twitter, whatever) when a television or radio programme is scheduled based on a keyword search. [more inside]
How to rent a room in my awesome apartment..
I'm renting an apartment in Somerville, MA. My landlord has given me permission to have a roommate. He seems, however, resistant to the idea of putting said potential roommate on the lease (I suppose it's more work for him..?). How should I approach renting out a room in my place? [more inside]
posted by LittleKnitting at 4:01 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by LittleKnitting at 4:01 AM PST - 11 comments
epic henna ftw
i'm planning a full-body henna tattoo. How do i prepare myself and the henna for best results? [more inside]
posted by divabat at 1:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by divabat at 1:55 AM PST - 9 comments
July 21
Besides a career as an architect, which careers are involved in city planning?
Besides a career as an architect, which careers are involved in city planning? [more inside]
Sanity-check this salary please!
Is $65K/year for a 52-hour work week in Manhattan reasonable? [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo at 11:37 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by Jacen Solo at 11:37 PM PST - 30 comments
Looking for the Tonight Show in Heaven cartoon
Please help me find this editorial cartoon! It was published right after Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson died last year. The cartoon shows Johnny Carson at his desk and Ed McMahon sitting next to him in heaven, and Ed's telling Johnny that they're going to have a great show that night, since he brought Farrah Fawcett with him and Michael Jackson will be performing. (I'm paraphrasing) I can't remember the cartoonist or the paper - I saw it on a weekly cartoon roundup site originally, and my Google-fu is utterly failing.
What tricks the memory plays.
I'm asking a question for a friend who's looking for a piece of art that meant something to her as a child. [more inside]
posted by Galen at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Galen at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
How to recruit passersby to take an unpaid survey?
I need tips on working as a consumer interviewer/survey-taker -- how do you convince people to give 15 minutes of their time to a survey with no incentive other than having their opinions heard? [more inside]
posted by kaye88 at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by kaye88 at 9:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Mobility Scooter Service in Las Vegas?
Is there a place in Las Vegas, Nevada that services mobility scooters? [more inside]
A punch for running two miles!
My wife wants my help motivating her to take up running again and wants to use a punch card. Help me thing of rewards! [more inside]
iPad + Keyboard = Hope Me
A few questions on using the Apple Wireless Keyboard with an iPad... [more inside]
posted by erikgrande at 8:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by erikgrande at 8:55 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I get my cat to like my mom?
How can I get my cat to like my mom? [more inside]
This sucks.
How do I break up with a really sweet guy when the relationship just isn't going to work out? [more inside]
posted by jschu at 8:37 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by jschu at 8:37 PM PST - 43 comments
No No Reservations
I don't want to travel or go on vacation. Does that make me anti-social? If it does, what should I do to change? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 8:32 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 8:32 PM PST - 37 comments
Canadian War Memorial at Vimy Ridge and vicinity
Has anyone had experience touring the Canadian WWI sites in France and Belgium -- Vimy Ridge and the Memorial, and Ypres (Ieper) specifically? [more inside]
A whirlwind in the northwest
Help us plan the undecided portions of our northwest trip (crater lake to seattle via portland)! [more inside]
posted by bessel functions seem unnecessarily complicated at 8:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bessel functions seem unnecessarily complicated at 8:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking for apartment in Brooklyn (Borough Park/Kensington)
Brooklyn apartment filter: I'm looking for a 1 bedroom apartment in Borough Park/Kensington. I'm checking the regular places: Craigslist, classified ads, etc. Where else should I check? Are there any good brokers in the area? Is there anyone or any place that I should definitely avoid? [more inside]
posted by wiskunde at 8:17 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by wiskunde at 8:17 PM PST - 5 comments
Preserving a vital resource
Is there any way to save an old, dried out chocolate bar? [more inside]
posted by Suciu at 8:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Suciu at 8:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Is LJ a Blog Service?
Are Livejournals blogs? Is Livejournal a blogging service? [more inside]
posted by batmonkey at 8:00 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by batmonkey at 8:00 PM PST - 17 comments
Livin' La Vida Loca.....
Im looking for good Karaoke in Melbourne, can you help? [more inside]
How to get around in Minneapolis?
What's the best way (or ways) to get around in Minneapolis? [more inside]
AGT, but whom?
Who is next on AGT? [more inside]
www.thats-not-your-url.com
One of my clients was purchased by their competitor. It was a surprise. That (now former) client is is overdue on multiple invoices to me/my company. Kiss the money goodbye, right? Normally yes, but I own my former client's domain name, and have been hosting it. How do I come up with a number for how much the URL is worth, when "globally" it's not worth much, but regionally and within the industry, it is very identifiable? [more inside]
Striking places to write in LA County
What places in Los Angeles County fit the following criteria: 1) striking indoor design or architecture, 2) open to the public, and 3) it wouldn't be unusual or prohibited for someone to go sit there and write for a few hours? [more inside]
How do I talk to my bofyfriend about losing weight?
How do I talk to my boyfriend about my desire to lose weight? [more inside]
posted by p. kitty at 6:47 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by p. kitty at 6:47 PM PST - 27 comments
How do I get rid of brown spots/stains on white furniture?
How do you get brown spots out of white furniture?
We have white dresser drawers that we just bought my daughter. They are high end wood dressers from a company called Pulaski. There is some kind of laminate on it because it is very smooth. We put a CD player on top of it and on the bottom of the CD Player there are little rubber like pads on it so that it will not scratch furniture. It is a common, regular CD player and the pads look common enough. Our own clock radio in our bedroom has the same kind of rubbery pads on the bottom. So anyway, it has been very humid, and within a week of buying this expensive set, I saw brown stains in the shape of the round rubbery pads on the dresser. How do I get them out? [more inside]
Lunch from Trader Joe's
A brand new grocery store opened up near where I work! Yay! (Previously, there weren't any nearby.) I want to get my lunch there. What should I buy? [more inside]
I have a question about dishwashing machines and garbage disposals.
My #@%(! dishwashing machine is about to die, and I'm trying to pick a new one. I have a question about dishwashers and garbage disposals. [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 6:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 6:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I change how I dress because I show up other people at work?
It's been suggested at my new workplace that I "drop the tie" because I'm showing up everyone else. This goes against my personal style and freedom to wear what I want. How should I handle this? [more inside]
Can I redact my voice mail?
I left all of my health insurance information on a hospital voice mail. Now what? [more inside]
Wallowing in sybaritic SoCal luxury...but where?
Please recommend hotels in the San Diego area with luxurious bathtubs! [more inside]
Trying to look through my dog's new eyes on the world.
My dog had a stroke. Her head is now tilted to one side and one of her eyes is sort of bulgy. I'm trying to understand what the world is like for her now. How does the world look after a stroke to the stroke victim? [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 5:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by vizsla at 5:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Should I sell my books?
Should i sell my books or keep them? We're moving to a smaller house. I own way too many books. Most are expensive and i won't be able to afford to replace them in any near future. I have loads of slipped discs and lifting loads of small boxes of books will be agony. I own hundreds of v.specialist books i might need IF i get a job needing a particular language, or onto a masters in that area of psychology. They're big, they're expensive (normally - i picked up cheap ones along the way for possible future use). I live in a remote rural area with no nearby shop, so they have to sell on Amazon in the next 4 weeks or go to charity shops, probably get pulped. I would use most of them eventually. There are also my massive language dictionaries: there are online dictionaries, but often i can't afford the internet, but i don't know if i will need ever them or not, depends what job i get (have had jobs abroad).
Really, it's a philosophy of life question: gather no moss, be a free spirit? Or plan ahead, be cautious? Which works best and why? Anyone with experience who can say you won't need those books/you'll really regret it? [more inside]
Itsy Bitsy Spider-type of songs?
My 16-month old loves when I sing "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" and he will mimic the hand movements. What are some other songs or activities I can do that involves this kind of interaction? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 4:09 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:09 PM PST - 43 comments
Non-communicative grandchild needs help
How to convince my grandsons parents to seek testing/diagnosis, (and potential intervention and treatment) for Autism Spectrum, and what, if anything, I can do from a distance. [more inside]
posted by batikrose at 3:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by batikrose at 3:24 PM PST - 10 comments
I am so lost
I asked this question last week... Turns out the school misled about being accredited. Now what? [more inside]
Worse than malware
How to protect against rootkits? Our computer was down with what we thought was malware but turned out to be a rootkit from China according to our computer guy (which would explain why we weren't able to take care of problems ourselves.) Any of y'all have any suggestions to keep this kind of stuff off our computers in future?
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 3:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 3:03 PM PST - 17 comments
Masters in the US: Pipedream or possibility?
Uni Filter: Just graduated from the University of Cambridge (UK) with a Bachelors degree. Wish to pursue a Masters degree in the US. Any advice? [more inside]
Smugmug and Photoshelter
Between Smugmug and Photoshelter, which have you found is the best site?
How can pork become less filling?
Please could someone explain to me why, of two meals composed of exactly the same ingredients, one would be far more filling than the other? [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA at 2:45 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by ellieBOA at 2:45 PM PST - 22 comments
Why does this work in a Windows Forms solution but not a as Class Library?
I have a driver written in C++; it's set up as a solution within a VS 2008 project. If I go and create a new "Windows Forms" solution and reference the driver, it works fine (Intellisence works, it compiles etc). But when I try to do the same exact thing with a "Class Library" solution it will not see,link, whatever anything in the driver.
I know I'm light on information, but its that simple "Class Libary"->Fail Winforms-> "No Fail"!
I can't seem to come up with any good google searches for this either.
Please help me hive mind!
Batman theme song meme
Is this mutilation of the Batman theme song from my childhood global or local? [more inside]
Did I overreact about the towel thing?
In my gym at a large academic institution: this guy took my towel today by mistake in the locker room, in the showers (we were both in the showers, he got out first). He didn't tell me, but left me to figure out that he had left his towel on the other side of the other shower that he had used. I was perplexed and angry. Should I have been so pissed? More below. [more inside]
posted by dubitable at 2:34 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by dubitable at 2:34 PM PST - 39 comments
About Matlab toolboxes
What Matlab toolboxes to buy for finance industry uses? I am about to buy the Matlab student version, in order to learn the program further. I would like to know, which ones of the toolboxes (not included in the student version)
a) are used in the finance industry regularly, so that I should know them OR
b) are crucial in computational finance? [more inside]
posted by Doggiebreath at 2:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Doggiebreath at 2:33 PM PST - 6 comments
Life is so unnerving / for a server's who's not serving
What can I do with an old Shuttle PC? [more inside]
You're not my type, but let's talk face to face.
Questions about correcting forward head posture
What's the process of correcting forward head posture like? [more inside]
posted by AndGee at 2:07 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by AndGee at 2:07 PM PST - 16 comments
Stray dog help/options?
Stray dog help/options? [more inside]
I bought a sliding compound miter saw on eBay (because I'm dumb).
I bought a sliding compound miter saw on eBay. [more inside]
NewDogOwnerFilter: Kill the mice not the dog?
How do I kill/get rid of the mice without hurting the dog? [more inside]
Piccy piccy shake... fix my pics!
PhotoFilter: I want fewer blurry photos! My hands are relatively steady, but I want to get better. Halp! [more inside]
Making Our Move Momentous
We're moving in together and I'd like to do something special to mark the occasion. But I'm stumped! [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues at 1:22 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by charmcityblues at 1:22 PM PST - 19 comments
Need referral for client
Weighing the pros and cons
What might be the implications of getting my 6-year-old daughter assessed by a mental health clinic? [more inside]
posted by yawper at 12:52 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by yawper at 12:52 PM PST - 38 comments
I feel like an exposed nerve
I am a walking ball of anxiety 45% of the time, and it's increasing. I don't want it to take over my life. What now? Lots inside. [more inside]
Accounting and Inventory Tracking Software for Small Publishing House
Any recommendations for a cloud based accounting and inventory tracking software for my small publishing company? [more inside]
"I've had this since I was 1."
What to get for a first birthday? [more inside]
Security deposit, cleaning fees, and ignorant renters, oh my.
Security deposit, cleaning fees, and ignorant renters, oh my. My husband and I are getting ready to move out of our first apartment, and since we don't have prior experience with the move-out cleaning and security deposit experience, we're a little lost. [more inside]
Playa Del Carmen recommendations?
What to do in and around Playa Del Carmen, Mexico? [more inside]
Spreadsheets, Databases - Help Me. Please.
Well, I created a spreadsheet in Google docs. A simple, no frills document where there are various columns - one s for email addresses.
Those addresses I want to go into my Address book in either Gmail or Thunderbird. Downloaded the spreadsheet into Excel - in CSV format - tried to save it to text - it's obviously not working. Someone online directed me to the Google Scripts and to API.
This is so not my forte' and it's for a non-profit and am getting lost in a sea of geekage. Is there a simple way to just export the column of email addresses, convert them into a database separated by columns, fit for my email program?
Thanks in advance.
posted by watercarrier at 12:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by watercarrier at 12:07 PM PST - 15 comments
simple gmail fix?
gmail filters: I have a utilitarian phone that doesn't MMS. I have gmail set to forward incoming mail to my phone number as SMS. When I am mailed attachments, they usually bounce a Mail Delivery Sub. error. [more inside]
PC Time Clock Recommendation?
Looking for recommendations for a multiple-PC time clock solution, with two main features required. [more inside]
All the crazy ladies (don't put a ring on it)
I'm looking for more movies of a specific crazy/independent lady vibe, and this vague vibe spans genre: I want movies about women folk, especially ones with a witty or dark streak. I'm thinking of films like Heathers, Secretary, The Piano, Portrait of a Lady, Virgin Suicides, All About Eve, Winter's Bone and Ghost World. What else should I see? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 11:38 AM PST - 113 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 11:38 AM PST - 113 comments
essaying to persuade
What are the best and most interesting persuasive essays of 2009-2010? [more inside]
5th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas?
5th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas For My Wife? [more inside]
Staying 1 week each in Dublin & Amsterdam... but where?
Husband & I are going to both Dublin & Amsterdam in September. We're seeking accommodations (either Hotel or Bed & Breakfast) that would allow us to live like locals enjoying a weekend* (see inside) . Ideally, the hotel would be far enough to avoid traffic/congestion/tourists but close enough to be able to take public transportation to attractions. [more inside]
posted by ChefJoAnna at 11:23 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ChefJoAnna at 11:23 AM PST - 15 comments
Amazon S3 bucket as mounted drive in OSX?
Best way to simply mount an Amazon S3 bucket as a drive in OSX? [more inside]
So I'm going to Ottawa, eh?
I'll be in Ottawa for a few days in September (attending RAID 2010). I've never been to Canada before (I'm a European), so I'm planning to stay a few days longer and enjoy the city and/or its surroundings. I'm looking for any recommendations of things to see and do. If anyone is up for a meetup, that would be great as well.
Trader Joe's spin off #2
Trader Joe's "Non-Food" items. What to get? [more inside]
Not so smart smartphone
After 3 Palm Pres, how can I get out of my contract with Bell for this terrible phone? I'm still within the 1 year manufacturer's warranty, but only for another month. [more inside]
What should I pay attention to the next time I see Inception?
I saw Inception last night and intend to see it again soon. What should I pay attention to? Which details are crucial? What are the red herrings? I'm not looking for theories so much as what clues are in the film I can use to construct my own explanation. [more inside]
Synthesizing research and keeping it all straight.
How do you organize research so that you can synthesize it later while writing your literature review? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 10:19 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by SNWidget at 10:19 AM PST - 16 comments
Help me find a DIN rail Terminal Block for a standard DIP14 packaged chip (that is in-stock).
[Electronics Small Part Filter] Help me find a DIN rail Terminal Block for a standard DIP14 packaged chip (that is in-stock). [more inside]
Please help me find Beta tape boxes
Please help me find Beta tape boxes [more inside]
Interrupting itunes playback - how to do it automagically
I want to interrupt a playing itunes stream with another program's output. I already have many pieces in place, but I need to trigger itunes to shaddap. How to do? [more inside]
posted by disclaimer at 9:25 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by disclaimer at 9:25 AM PST - 7 comments
German and Italian translation for matching tattoos!
[Translation Filter] A friend needs a few simple German and Italian translations for a tattoo. But I don't speak German or Italian! [more inside]
Show me the world's best packaging design
Can you recommend the best packaging design blogs or other sites, from around the world? [more inside]
"Trochanteric bursitis" anecdata
Can you offer any advice about trochanteric bursitis? [more inside]
posted by kmennie at 9:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by kmennie at 9:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Life advice for the newly agnostic.
After doing pretty poorly at a four year university and having been kicked out for leaving their religion, how should I go about judging community colleges to attend? [more inside]
Congenital cataract
Six week old baby girl may have a congenital cataract. [more inside]
What's involved with having a barn cat?
I've had house cats, but never a barn cat. Do people have cats that strictly live outside in their barn in New England? [more inside]
posted by inthe80s at 9:09 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by inthe80s at 9:09 AM PST - 27 comments
We'll sail 'round the horn, and bring back spices and silk, the likes of which ye have never seen.
Is it OK to store my spices in a shipping container for 2 weeks? [more inside]
posted by King Bee at 9:08 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by King Bee at 9:08 AM PST - 8 comments
Shared & Editable contacts using Outlook 2007 WITHOUT Exchange?
We are currently on Exchange & Outlook 2000. We have somewhere in the realm of 2000 contacts stored in a shared "Rolodex", that can be accessed by anyone via Outlook. We're currently looking to move to Outlook 2007 (from the Office Professional suite) WITHOUT Exchange and are furiously trying to figure a similar solution. Please read on for more details… [more inside]
Writing website for charity...should I copyright it?
I have been laid off and, along with looking for work, I thought I'd learn some new technology and add to my resume. I am now working on a web site for a charity that uses Bing/Silverlight to find meeting locations. One of my former co-workers said "You had better copyright it" which made me wonder if I needed to and if I do, what kind of license do I give the charity?
Video game wish list for a public library
What video games would be awesome to see on the shelves at a public library? I'm generating a list of titles to be ordered. [more inside]
How to be close to my young toddler son.?
Articles to pair with Graff's "Hidden Intellectualism"?
Should college students be reading essays about video games or should they be assigned John Stuart Mill? I'm looking for readings to pair with Gerald Graff's article "Hidden Intellectualism." [more inside]
posted by cymru_j at 8:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cymru_j at 8:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Rerouted! But why?!?
Why would my router reset itself to factory default? [more inside]
How does a restaurant kitchen work?
How does a real restaurant kitchen work? I've been watching "Hell's Kitchen" and, yes, I know it's a reality show and thus somewhat or largely fake, but having watched it, I now really don't understand how any restaurants actually produce food. Have you worked in a restaurant kitchen? How is it different? Why does my food always come out on time and nothing is raw?
posted by tamaraster at 8:43 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by tamaraster at 8:43 AM PST - 34 comments
Not to be confused with the meatnpotato.
Where can I procure breadfruit in Austin, Tx? [more inside]
posted by hanoixan at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hanoixan at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
D.C. Apartment Finders/Apartment Brokers?
Know anything about Washington, D.C. Apartment Finders/Brokers? [more inside]
posted by Xalf at 8:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Xalf at 8:38 AM PST - 10 comments
Egypt-bound?
Adventures By Disney announced today that they will be travelling to Egypt in 2011... is this a good idea for us? [more inside]
Am I doing pillows wrong?
How long do your bed pillows last? How do I keep mine lasting longer? [more inside]
How to make a database-driven website
Building a super-simple database-driven website, from scratch - where to start? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 8:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 8:15 AM PST - 9 comments
Gift(s) for girlfriend traveling in SE Asia?
Gift(s) for girlfriend traveling in SE Asia? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 8:05 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 8:05 AM PST - 13 comments
Where can I buy inexpensive bulk canvas tote bags?
Any suggestions on where I can buy inexpensive bulk canvas tote bags? I don't need anything printed on them, but they do need to have a size that is reasonable for groceries (roughly 18x14 and with a gusset). Any retailers that anyone can recommend? Right now it looks to be about $3-4 a bag the best I can find.
Getting started with housesitting?
What are your experiences with house-sitting placement websites, such as this one? Should I bother with registering at one of these sites? [more inside]
...when the fanfiction is better than the canon...
Help me find this Twilight fanfic I never got to finish. It starts off with Jasper trading book suggestions with a black girl in a diner. The one line I remember is Jasper thinking something to the effect of, the North loved Negroes as a race but not as individual people, and vice versa for the South. [more inside]
How do I make and Incredible even more incredible?
Besides voiding my warranty, what are some practical reasons to avoid rooting my Droid Incredible and replacing the kernel? What other cool mods should I try? [more inside]
How can I use jQuery show and hide DIVs based on checkboxes in a submitted form?
How can I use jQuery to show and hide DIVs based on checkboxes in a submitted form from a different page? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha at 7:28 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by kirkaracha at 7:28 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm guessing the answer isn't "practice".
Help me understand what seems like a contradiction: News stories I read seem to depict there being quite a lot of immigration into EU countries, and attendant unrest over cultural factors. But while a lot of people I know say they would love to move to Europe, the few who've actually done research into it seem to indicate that it's nearly impossible to get in unless you're wealthy or in a select few professions. How do middle and lower class people actually immigrate to Europe? [more inside]
posted by gracedissolved at 7:24 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by gracedissolved at 7:24 AM PST - 35 comments
ipod, schmipod
Another ipod question - awww yeah! I searched previous questions but they didn't work or I didn't do them right. I need plain english, step-by-step instructions on how to move music from an old decrepit ipod to my new slammin ipod. [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger at 6:43 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by bunny hugger at 6:43 AM PST - 13 comments
What's the best group set for my cycling needs?
I've bought a road bike frame, forks, seat post and headset. I'm a price level down from the Shimano 105 series. What's the best group set and bottom bracket for my needs? [more inside]
posted by Hiker at 6:36 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Hiker at 6:36 AM PST - 20 comments
I want to enjoy clubbing!
I want to enjoy clubbing- help me find an NYC club that suits my taste? [more inside]
and Jesus said "let the children come to me"
Looking for a v.sad story I read on the 'net years ago about a nursing home in Japan that had mannequins of children playing in the grounds. [more inside]
Please help me learn to organize my stuff
Please give me advice/books/websites/etc that will teach me how to organize my stuff. [more inside]
How much financial support do libraries derive from overdue fines?
How much financial support do libraries derive from overdue fines? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 5:46 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 5:46 AM PST - 23 comments
I want to feed a giraffe for my birthday near DFW. Hope?
Feeding the giraffes: does anyone have personal experience with this at the Fort Worth Zoo or the newly opened Dallas Zoo exhibit? What is it like -- can you purchase food? Is there a better possibility as a day trip from DFW? [more inside]
posted by fiercecupcake at 5:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by fiercecupcake at 5:09 AM PST - 9 comments
Money doesn't have nails -- how can it be manicured?
I was watching The Wire season 1 and they kept talking about manicured money. I get the gist of it, but is there some more specific meaning it has? (I have watched only seasons 1 and 2 and have very successfully avoided any spoilers whatsoever, please don't discuss plotlines.)
posted by jeather at 4:51 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jeather at 4:51 AM PST - 5 comments
WTF, nose?
YANMD. What's up with this runny nose in the mornings? [more inside]
Please help me tidy up my internet
What's the best way to manage multiple social media streams? [more inside]
Advice for going back to college?
Advice for a diploma mill IT guy going back to college for computer science? [more inside]
ISO Examples of Effective Public Speaking.
Would you share videos of any presentation in front of a live audience, whose speaker's presentation style you found extremely effective (or affective)? [more inside]
posted by Tufa at 3:14 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Tufa at 3:14 AM PST - 3 comments
Please help me install a program with python and csound.
Please help me install this music sequencer on windows XP. It requires python, so I've installed 2.5 as it may have issues with later versions. It also requires the 'csound python api' which I can't find on the net or in my installation of csound. I'm really keen on this app. [more inside]
Tetzcotzingo?
My girlfriend and I are taking a trip to Mexico in August. We wanted to see various sites, one of them being the Baths of Nezahualcoyotl. Does anyone have any tips about Tetzcotzingo/Texcutzingo? We're trying to find bus lines and hotel accommodations, but having a hard time finding much current information. [more inside]
I'm Rubber, You're Glue, Who Gets Their Links From Our Own Big Blue?
Track when a link appears at site A, then site B, then site C? [more inside]
What IS that film?
Name that film: A noble woman in 18th C. France dresses as a man. I seem to remember her wearing a uniform but am unsure if she's in the military. She sets something of a trend and other women begin to copy her. She meets a man. He doesn't initially know that she's a woman. A love interest develops. I probably saw it on HBO or the like sometime in the mid 80's. It was probably released around the same time.
2 months in paradise, what to do?
What are some projects to work on for two months in a rural environment with no internet? [more inside]
July 20
NAME THAT GENRE!
Super-cheap cell phone in Montreal?
Super-cheap pre-paid cell phone in Montreal, Canada? [more inside]
Wouldn't it be nice if they gave PHDs / For strokin' me with hypotheses
I'm looking for references to (and especially celebrations of) smart girls in music. [more inside]
Why is Amazon redirecting to Myspace?
Why is "amazon.com" redirecting me to MySpace? Who broke my internet? [more inside]
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 9:13 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by The Pluto Gangsta at 9:13 PM PST - 17 comments
Can I ask my employer to remove my photo from the company website?
My company has posted my photo along with those of other employees on its website. I'm not comfortable with having my picture online, in any context, and would like to ask that it be removed. I'll ask politely, but if my boss insists that it stays, I'd like to know what my rights are. I wasn't asked for permission. I'm in BC, so I guess I'm wondering particularly about BC laws and/or precedents. Please advise, so I know where I stand!
Soundtrack for a Ninja
If a Ninja could have a soundtrack, what would it be? [more inside]
posted by CZMR at 8:17 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by CZMR at 8:17 PM PST - 39 comments
For Heaven's Sake, just one question...
I'm attending a B&N album signing event for Carol Channing on Friday. I am hoping to be able to record just a moment of digital video, during which I want to ask her a question about her work with Pearl Bailey. What are the odds of my getting shut down/shut out or pissing off an elderly Broadway legend in the process? [more inside]
Looking for info on how to venture into San Francisco BDSM community
I am a woman in my mid-20's who has had some kink experience in a previous relationship but now wants to explore it a little on my own. I am moving to SF soon so now is as good a time as any to try. I am both fascinated by and intimidated by it all, and would like to know some general information, advice, and suggestions on directions I could try to check things out slowly and discretely. [more inside]
Is my doctor incompetent or do I have multiple conditions?
Is my doctor incompetant? I thought it was a UTI, he thinks it's a fungal infection, oh and also herpes and chlamydia depending on when you ask him. What gives? (slight amount of gross). [more inside]
Moving to the Quad Cities, IL/IA. Recommendations?
My husband and I are moving to the Quad Cities, Illinois/Iowa and we need some recommendations. He grew up there, so we are familiar with general geography and institutions like Jim's Ribs, Whitey's ice cream, and Maid-Rite. But he hasn't lived there since high school-- we need a realtor, neighborhood suggestions, doctors, etc. My Google-fu has given me plenty of lists but I'd like info from real people. [more inside]
Things to do/eat ner Woodstock, NY.
Help me plan a long weekend in the general Woodstock, NY area. Fun/pretty places and vegetarian friendly restaurant suggestions welcome! [more inside]
posted by Aversion Therapy at 7:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Aversion Therapy at 7:27 PM PST - 9 comments
help me pick a laser
My sister is a chiropractor and I am enquiring on her behalf if anyone can advise about brands of low power therapeutic lasers for soft tissue treatment that you can recommend or warn against.
posted by grizzled at 7:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by grizzled at 7:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Please help me plan an awesome hardcore state crossin' bicycle trip! Now in 3D!
Me and my girlfriend are planning to embark upon a long adventure. We have never done it before and have some questions. [more inside]
posted by Sentus at 7:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sentus at 7:11 PM PST - 12 comments
How does one auto-fill an Excel spreadsheet with terms?
How does one auto-fill an Excel spreadsheet with terms from another data source? [more inside]
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 7:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 7:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Moon over Miami - wait, no, over New Orleans
Astronomers: how to best determine the exact time to take a photograph of the full moon where the moon is situated between two earthly objects? [more inside]
posted by komara at 7:01 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by komara at 7:01 PM PST - 14 comments
A house? In Deer Lake? Thanks! Umm... Now what?
Problems you'd love to have Filter: my boyfriend's parents just gave him a house. What should we know, and what do we do now? [more inside]
Help identify true story of escape from cave/dungeon
When I was a boy, I read a true story about two prisoners who escaped from some kind of cave/prison. Can anyone help me identify it? [more inside]
Need alternative employment ideas for a teacher near Wilmington/Philly
My future bride teaches in Dover, DE. And she's trapped in a job she hates. Please suggest alternative work that she might find within 45 min of philly… [more inside]
US Cuba relations and hurricanes/oil spills
What natural disasters since the Cuban Revolution have affected both the United States and Cuba (i.e. hurricanes Dennis and Katrina)? Also, where would I find the best primary sources regarding either government's response to the disasters? [more inside]
Chicago Day!
Help me plan a "Chicago Day"! [more inside]
PLease help me remember a comedy bit from late 60s- early 70s.
PLease help me remember a comedy bit from late 60s- early 70s.
Guy is booking a rock festival and some asks him who plays first. He answers The Who and the bit continues. Guess Who, Yes. Sound familiar? I thought is was hilarious in my youth
Nonoxyl-what
I can't get the phrase "Nonoxyl-1,5-Triethylamine" out of my head. Obviously, it is an IUPAC name for an organic chemical, but AP Chemistry was a long time ago and I can't quite map out if it's valid— my hunch is "no." Is there a notable chemical that has a similar name that I might be half-remembering? More importantly, is there a website where I can look things like this up in the future?
Help keep my FIL's medication straight!
Looking for a digital medication reminder with text for my 72 y/o father-in-law that is not an iPhone app. Dream product described inside. [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 5:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by thinkingwoman at 5:01 PM PST - 10 comments
How to cancel life insurance before a medical exam and after you've signed up?
I signed up for life insurance at work without realizing it required a paramedical exam. This is a drug test too right? Can I decline coverage at this point or am I obligated to go through with the exam? [more inside]
Invasive IE Pop-Under Ads: How do I get rid of them?
Don't quite know what I did to cause this, but I'm getting invasive Internet Explorer pop-under ads at random times on my computer (for whatever it's worth I don't actually use Internet Explorer, generally use Firefox), regardless of whether or not I'm online. Tried more than one virus scan and it doesn't uncover anything or fix the problem. Any suggestions?
A stark reminder of why it's a good idea to open a savings account
Where's my money? Debit card/hotel catastrophe [more inside]
How can I get set up to teach music over the internet using Skype?
How can I get set up to teach hand drumming over the internet using Skype? [more inside]
Torrent Search List Automation?
Is there a program or an add-on which will keep a list of torrents I want to download so as to avoid typing them in individually each time I want to see if they are available? [more inside]
posted by gman at 3:19 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by gman at 3:19 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I prevent old bad job from haunting good new job?
Last job was rough, got injured and fired, also accused of stealing months later. About to start new job and nervous... [more inside]
I really can't afford another 2 months rent...
I submitted a form to the property management outfit of my apartment in April to move out. Come July, my expected move-out month, they say they can't find the form. The woman I spoke to about this said that they'll see what they can see and try to work with me, but if they end up saying I have to stay for another 2 months (60 days is required notice period) what are my options? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 2:39 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by codacorolla at 2:39 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me determine if this is edible in some way other than giving it to Ralph Wiggum to taste.
What kind of fruit or vegetable is this? And more important, can I eat it? [more inside]
Go to law school or not?
Hi all, im a 33 male and have been accepted into law school but just cant seem to decide whether I should go or not. [more inside]
Recommend user-to-user web site with advice on Lyris ListManager?
Please recommend a user-to-user web site with technical advice on Lyris ListManager. One of our employees accidentally deleted ~6,000 e-mail accounts from their Lyris list. We're a non-profit, and our support contract has ended. [more inside]
Is my recycling really being recycled?
How is it possible that paper is not hopelessly contaminated in single-stream recycling? [more inside]
posted by purpleclover at 1:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by purpleclover at 1:50 PM PST - 4 comments
God Bless Liberals!
Where are the liberal, progressive, Christian blogs and media? [more inside]
US and Canada - HE compared?
Can anyone advise me on some specific comparisons between the US and Canadian University systems? I am in charge of internationalisation at a British University and we would like to investigate establishing academic partnerships and indeed possibly some direct recruitment in both countries. While we are roughly clear on how the US system operates, Canada is a bit harder to grasp. [more inside]
Did Disney give you a hero complex?
What are the impacts of stories like Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty, The Little Mermaid, The Tales of King Arthur, Beauty & the Beast, or Aladdin, on contemporary romantic relationships? [more inside]
posted by toni_jean at 1:37 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by toni_jean at 1:37 PM PST - 44 comments
Relocating while on medicaid?
Does anyone have any experience relocating to a different state while on Medicaid? [more inside]
posted by taumeson at 1:33 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by taumeson at 1:33 PM PST - 2 comments
All the flavor, none of the umph
Do you have any advise on how to make a cocktail taste like rum, vodka, or other liquor without actually using an alcohol? I have a friend whose be diagnosed with a disease that makes drinking alcohol a no-no, but misses cocktails. I'm looking for some rum/vodka/other booze flavored substitute I can use to make her the drinks she's missing.
burn bridges, salt fields, cut ties, disappear
Feel like I want to burn bridges, salt fields, cut ties, and disappear. [more inside]
posted by indigo4963 at 1:01 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by indigo4963 at 1:01 PM PST - 24 comments
Surprise! I has a dog.
Yesterday, my girlfriend of two years bought a puppy that, due to circumstances, she really shouldn't have. What now? [more inside]
Contribute to 401k and Roth IRA?
Should I invest in both a 401k and Roth IRA? [more inside]
Help finding excerpt about diversity and race
Help tracking down a section/chapter/excerpt from a book on diversity, with a title along the lines of "50 things I didn't have to deal with today because I'm white." [more inside]
posted by Roach at 12:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Roach at 12:24 PM PST - 4 comments
A few questions about an involved Belgian Liège Waffle recipe.
I've been using this awesome recipe to make Belgian Liège waffles, but my results are never consistent. Could you guys help me reverse engineer the recipe a bit? [more inside]
Gravity is keeping me down.
I need low tech ideas to get my butt in/out of a hot tub. [more inside]
Will these controls work on my 1985 15 hp Evinrude motor?
old outboard motor controls question [more inside]
Origin of phrase "don't make me cut you"?
Does anybody know where the expression "Don't make me cut you" comes from originally? I have searched and asked others with powerful google-fu to search and we're coming up empty.
Help me, you crafty foxes.
What can I do with a few hundred ornament hooks? [more inside]
Good XP disk cloning tool?
What is the best free PC Disk Cloning Software? [more inside]
Help me remember three childhood movies
Can you help me name three childhood movies based on the briefest snippets of scenes? I have only brief glimpses of scenes from three movies I watched on TV when I was a kid (~35 years ago). For years I've thought about those scenes and I'd like to identify the (probably obscure) movies to which they belong. [more inside]
posted by darkstar at 10:55 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by darkstar at 10:55 AM PST - 18 comments
I don't have any favorites, is that strange?
Is it unusual to not have a favorite anything? Because I don't. I really don't. [more inside]
posted by patheral at 10:48 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by patheral at 10:48 AM PST - 39 comments
£50 in-ear headphones.
I'm looking for an all purpose (mainly speech) set of in-ear headphones. My budget is £50.
posted by nam3d at 10:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by nam3d at 10:46 AM PST - 6 comments
tell me about dead dudes.
Recommendations for non-fiction history, preferably available through Amazon's Kindle store? [more inside]
Vacation destination in the caribbean/mexico on budget
Looking for all inclusive caribbean/mexico vacation on a budget of 2000 CAD in a good hotel [more inside]
Immigration and Bankruptcy
Will filing bankruptcy (UK) affect my chances of being granted a spousal visa? [more inside]
PDF reader that allows stepped highlighting of sentences?
PDF reader that allows stepped highlighting of sentences? [more inside]
LCD Monitor Resolution Error Message....
My monitor says "out of range signal, change your display" but.... [more inside]
posted by JtJ at 9:57 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by JtJ at 9:57 AM PST - 15 comments
Confessing pescetarianism to a vegan?
Should my partner tell her vegan friend that she's started eating fish? If so, how should she break the news? [more inside]
Places to go in the Eastern Townships?
Where in Quebec's Eastern Townships should a bunch of people go? [more inside]
posted by transient at 9:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by transient at 9:42 AM PST - 6 comments
I wish she'd DTMF, but she won't.
My friend is an abusive relationship. My question is not about how I can help my friend; it's about how I can keep myself sane and still be friends with her. [more inside]
benign neglect and mollusucm contagiosum
Please share your experiences dealing with Molluscum in small children. [more inside]
Where can I find free inventory software for volunteer rescue team?
I am looking for a free web-based inventory system for a volunteer local government team. [more inside]
5 minute lesson
Can you think of any skills that can be taught in 5 minutes? Anything from whimsical (making a ninja mask from a t-shirt) to practical (knot tying). [more inside]
posted by madokachan at 9:26 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by madokachan at 9:26 AM PST - 26 comments
Alternative to the old Launchcast?
I'm looking for a way to create a personalized internet radio station like the old Yahoo Launchcast. I've looked at the usual suspects but haven't found one that will both let me create a station AND rate the songs beyond a thumbs up/thumbs down or the like. [more inside]
Seaboard Vs Coast?
Why is the east coast of the United States so often referred to as the "eastern seaboard," whereas the west coast is never (AFAICT) referred to as the "western seaboard?"
posted by davidmsc at 8:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by davidmsc at 8:57 AM PST - 13 comments
When in doubt, ask yourself this....
RelationshipFilter: How can I look at the relationship more objectively? When I read the huge long journal entry I just wrote about my relationship, I realize he comes off as kind of a jerk. And he is kinda. But how do I know if I'm being a selfish bitch? How have you learned to draw these lines? [more inside]
posted by inmyhead at 8:56 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by inmyhead at 8:56 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me decide
What have your experiences been with the combination birth control pill (or the progestin-only pill) while breastfeeding? Did it affect your milk supply? [more inside]
posted by trillian at 8:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by trillian at 8:43 AM PST - 9 comments
Anyone have any intell on this new Blackberry's debut?
Does anyone know when the Blackberry 9800 "Slider" will debut, particularly on the Verizon Wireless network?
Communication in online relationships
Is this kind of thing a harbinger of worse things to come?
(I wish I could summarize this for TL;DR issues, but can't seem to do it in a way that makes sense!) [more inside]
BBC Radio 4 Choice Podcast Archive?
Is there an archive of the BBC's excellent Radio 4 Choice podcast? They only have the last episode posted and there are some episodes from the past I'd like to hear. [more inside]
Looking for B2B Lead Data
Looking for an inexpensive place to buy up-to-date B2B leads. I'm familiar with InfoUSA, Hoover & Zoom Info. Any other suggestions? It would be great to buy a lead list that had email addresses, website info, and the right contact. Again, we are just targeting small town America. Dentists, Carpet Cleaners, Auto Dealerships, Plumbers, etc...
Thanks!
Looking for Feminism Podcasts
Suggestions for feminist/progressive podcasts? [more inside]
Any port in a storm.
Time sensitive hardware question: I have a Biloxon SRP-370 thermal receipt printer. It uses an LPT cable. The POS computer uses lpt or com, but the software only talks to COM. Therefore, I need the printer to use COM instead. Where can I buy a com port that will fit it and get it shipped overnight?
posted by lazaruslong at 8:35 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by lazaruslong at 8:35 AM PST - 3 comments
Liquidating Grandma Holdings
My wife and I need to turn my Mother-in-Law's estate into cash to fund her long term Alzheimer's care. Should I plan to call one of those estate sale companies or are there better options (an ebay seller service, maybe)? What should I know ahead of time and what scams should I watch out for? What is fair to pay for a fee or percentage? And any recommendations for the Houston area? [more inside]
posted by cross_impact at 8:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cross_impact at 8:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Bermuda or US Virgin Islands?
Short trip this August: Bermuda or USVI? Why, and where to stay/what to do? [more inside]
How am I using data in my sleep?
All of a sudden, my data usage with AT&T has gone way up. How can I be using data while I'm asleep? And on wifi? [more inside]
posted by morganannie at 8:05 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by morganannie at 8:05 AM PST - 31 comments
Where is this tech jargon joke?
I vaguely remember a joke, probably from the mid to late 90s, in which two technologists are speaking. The start out in English, using more and more tech jargon as the conversation progresses, until they end up speaking in ones and zeros. I would now like to reference this fictional conversation, but can't find it. Can anyone source my vague memory?
posted by scottreynen at 7:57 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by scottreynen at 7:57 AM PST - 14 comments
Where can I buy a bunch of those clips that allow you to clip your headphone cable to your shirt?
Where can I buy a bunch of those clips that allow you to clip your headphone cable to your shirt? [more inside]
Help my fire department beg for money successfully!
I have been asked to write the annual fundraiser letter for my fire company. What's the best way to reach a wealthy, liberal population that probably receives lots of requests for money? [more inside]
Getting round Demand Five not playing on a Mac
Application for turning a little work into a lot of text?
Are there any (preferably free) applications that will turn a few keystrokes or clicks into a large, predefined phrase? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 7:35 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tehhund at 7:35 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for more work! How do I become a marketing writer consultant?
Anyone have experience as a creative content/marketing writer consultant? [more inside]
Chess blogs
I'm getting back into chess and wondering what chess blogs are worth following. I'm interested in discussions of matches, analysis of positions and openings, and anecdotes about the game and its players. What sites do you check on a regular basis?
Batch-deleting Wordpress posts?
MySQL/Wordpress question: Help me delete all posts from a certain category before a certain date. [more inside]
How do I grill fish?
I know I'm going to barbecue some fish. I don't really know what fish or how. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by godawful at 7:08 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by godawful at 7:08 AM PST - 32 comments
Operable Top-Hinged Transoms?
How does one prop open an interior transom window, traditionally, if the hinges are on top? [more inside]
posted by HerArchitectLover at 7:03 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by HerArchitectLover at 7:03 AM PST - 11 comments
Embarassing friends?
How do you deal with good friends who are sort of embarrassing in public? [more inside]
What are some tasty dairy-free edible gifts I can bring to a pregnant friend?
I need suggestions for a delicious, dairy-free, edible hostess gift for a pregnant friend! [more inside]
Hey man, get outta mah computer
I suspect someone in my network connected to my computer today twice while my firewall was not working. Does this mean what I think it does, and what should I do from here? [more inside]
posted by ultrabuff at 4:12 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ultrabuff at 4:12 AM PST - 13 comments
Original ideas for website content
I am working on setting up a website for a very small management consultancy. I am thinking of some really interesting content to differentiate from the mundane. Metabrain please help. [more inside]
I'm really *not* as stupid as I look...
People I work with tend to treat me as though I'm much stupider than I am. Is there anything I can do about this? [more inside]
posted by raspberry-ripple at 3:46 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by raspberry-ripple at 3:46 AM PST - 57 comments
The measles that keep measling
I have blackheads on my nose that won't go away. Help! [more inside]
Career guidance based on personality type
I am looking for book recommendations on career guidance using personality type. [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS at 3:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by TrinsicWS at 3:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Legal or logistical advice for Spanish domestic violence victim?
Short-term asylum for Spanish domestic violence victims fleeing to the UK, or related advice? Much more inside. [more inside]
posted by collectallfour at 2:20 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by collectallfour at 2:20 AM PST - 16 comments
Paging Dr. Fat-Friendly in Denver, STAT.
Need recommendations for an internist and/or endocrinologist in the metro Denver area, for myself and my husband. Difficulty: We want someone who will skip the weight loss lecture because they realize we've heard it a million goddamn times already and the only thing it's ever done is make us not want to go to the doctor. We don't want the "OMG don't you know fat is bad for you, hurf durf buttereater" crap from here either-- go kick a puppy or something. We only want to know about doctors that will respect our wishes. [more inside]
posted by Shoeburyness at 1:50 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Shoeburyness at 1:50 AM PST - 16 comments
Help plan my Korea trip
Seoul and Jeju based peoples of mefi, your knowledge and experience is requested. [more inside]
posted by Iteki at 1:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Iteki at 1:35 AM PST - 11 comments
Name-that-song filter
Name-that-song filter. Male singer, lyrics (I think) contain the line: "as big as Saskatchewan, you're never going to see me again." Any ideas? Not much more inside, I'm afraid. [more inside]
Compelling reason to upgade to Exchange Server 2010
What are the most compelling reasons to upgrade/migrate from Exchange Server 2007 to 2010? [more inside]
July 19
Help Identify this Industrial 'Erector Set'
Please identify the 'industrial erector set' holding up the campus board in this picture. [more inside]
posted by Merlin144 at 11:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Merlin144 at 11:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Oversized print-on-demand
Which print on demand publisher should I go to print a small run of oversized (over letter sized) magazines/books? [more inside]
What's good for the goose?
Why shouldn't I eat a goose from Central Park? [more inside]
posted by awenner at 10:43 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by awenner at 10:43 PM PST - 21 comments
Face no longer works
What was your experience with Bell's palsy? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Yuck at 10:23 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mr. Yuck at 10:23 PM PST - 16 comments
Business card trading deficit?
What is the etiquette regarding business card exchanges during an interview? When I have gone on interviews in the past, the various people who have interviewed me have given me their business cards. I am never sure whether to give the interviewer one of my business cards in exchange. [more inside]
posted by parakeetdog at 9:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by parakeetdog at 9:45 PM PST - 12 comments
the old snl genius: the writers are so invisible
Tax implications of selling on Amazon
If I sell off some of my books on Amazon, is that income I need to pay taxes on? I ask because I'll generally be selling my books at a loss - they're books I bought for myself, am done reading and want out of my spare bedroom. It's not exactly the product of a business plan.
posted by codswallop at 9:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by codswallop at 9:36 PM PST - 9 comments
That was me, but it wasn't me, and isn't me now.
How long does a bad performance review matter? [more inside]
Where to find a higher-resolution Dalek poster?
Does a higher-resolution version of this recent Dalek/Doctor Who poster exist? [more inside]
posted by ripley_ at 9:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ripley_ at 9:28 PM PST - 5 comments
Will bribe New Zealand skiers with beer in exchange for guiding me away from 50 ft. cliffs
I'd prefer to not fall off a 50 ft cliff in New Zealand while skiing backcountry this August. Besides hiring (the very expensive) guides, how do we find volunteers willing to help us make it back to civilization each day in exchange for beer? [more inside]
How to separate a steering knuckle from a ball joint stud?
I'm trying to replace the driveshafts on both sides of a 2001 Grand Caravan. Right now, I'm working on the passenger side, and am completely unable to separate the steering knuckle from the ball joint stud. I've loosened the stud nut (it won't come completely off until the knuckle is raised) and have hammered a pickle fork in as far as it will go in every direction I can manage. It is always stopped by digging into the control arm, never by resistance from the knuckle. I've tried heating the knuckle, with no success. Any tips?
posted by Ickster at 8:35 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ickster at 8:35 PM PST - 7 comments
recovering audio from a un-finalized CD-R?
whats the best way to extract audio from a CD-R that's not finalized? [more inside]
posted by sammich at 8:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sammich at 8:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Is he my boyfriend or a creepy sex addict?
Should I trust him? Can people really change? [more inside]
posted by osloheart at 8:09 PM PST - 72 comments
posted by osloheart at 8:09 PM PST - 72 comments
blong mama blong
Bislama speakers, please help! What does this sign say? [more inside]
posted by ymendel at 8:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ymendel at 8:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Do baby mountains exist??
Can people recommend a baby mountain a friend and I can climb? [more inside]
Has anybody got ZRTP encrypted voice calls working with their own XMPP server?
Has anybody got ZRTP encrypted voice calls working with their own XMPP server? [more inside]
Half a day in LA or Santa Barbara?
Is it worth it to go into LA for a few hours and then head on to SB? Or should I just head into SB and see the sights there? [more inside]
What kind of tree with sour leaves did we chew on at camp when I was a kid?
When I was a kid, I went to a summer camp in North Georgia for several summers. There was this one tree near the main parking lot that, for some reason, we all used to pull leaves off of and chew on them. They had a really pleasant sour taste. Anyone know what kind of tree it might have been? [more inside]
posted by ivey at 7:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ivey at 7:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Soothe my Paranoid Mind
Selling my car privately: Do I HAVE to mail Bank of America my blank pink slip? [more inside]
posted by Doctor Suarez at 7:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Doctor Suarez at 7:19 PM PST - 12 comments
I need some real research help!
I'm starting to look for a person to help me all the way through a real, honest-to goodness research project. The subject area is public management. Where can I look for a patron, what will I likely find, and are there any red flags of which I would beware? [more inside]
How to get my penis to work as intended
I'm a sexually unexperienced man with a problem. It might just be the standard problem, but there's a weird twist that makes me a bit paranoid. Googling the archives gives me nothing applicable. [more inside]
How can I figure out if my uncle is really sick?
My uncle has cancer...allegedly, and our family members are rallying together to help him. How can I give without feeling like a sucker? [more inside]
posted by stedman15 at 7:05 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by stedman15 at 7:05 PM PST - 11 comments
Finding a TV commercial for Wegmans WPOP (It's dynamite!)
I'm looking for an online copy of a TV commercial for a local supermarket chain Wegmans and their line of house-brand carbonated beverages named WPOP. [more inside]
A huckleberry over my persimmon.
Where can I pick huckleberries in New York State that is accessible by public transportation and hiking? [more inside]
Let us break bread(s?) together
Is the plural of a variety of bread, "breads" or does it remain bread?
"I scale, mix and bake various breads from scratch for a busy café and catering orders."
posted by wocka wocka wocka at 6:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by wocka wocka wocka at 6:18 PM PST - 12 comments
Know any non-fiction works on the end of American liberalism?
Know any non-fiction works, books preferred but online/journal/paper articles too, on the end of American liberalism? [more inside]
posted by SollosQ at 6:11 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by SollosQ at 6:11 PM PST - 2 comments
What are the best volunteering opportunities to raise my XP?
What are the best volunteering opportunities to raise my XP? [more inside]
posted by AmitinLA at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AmitinLA at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
have I stumbled upon a vast Metro Card conspiracy?
Difference between Monthly and pay-per-ride Metro Cards "swipiness?" (NY Subway here) [more inside]
posted by xetere at 4:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by xetere at 4:53 PM PST - 16 comments
"Words are flying out like endless rain into a paper cup" - but not for me, today sadly
What's another word - or phrase - in any language for 'transcendent beauty', or 'the universe is as it should be, relax'? [more inside]
I Long to See Your Smiling Valley
I am going to Shenandoah National Park for a few days the last week of September. What are your favorite hiking trails, and other sights, in the park? Where would you recommend I stay? [more inside]
posted by netbros at 4:19 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by netbros at 4:19 PM PST - 15 comments
Planning the Loving Annihilation of a 1997 Nissan Sentra in Seattle
Wanted: an extravagant (but responsible) way to get rid of my car in (or around) Seattle. [more inside]
Big baadda boom Leeloo Dallas multipass
Every few days there is a huge BOOM! that seems to emanate from Boston Harbor. It really echoes throughout downtown. What causes it?
posted by Admiral Haddock at 3:32 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Admiral Haddock at 3:32 PM PST - 19 comments
You're sueing me for WHAT???
Legal/debt collector woes: I was just served papers saying I am being sued by a debt collector for non-payment of $86. I am fairly certain I have paid this bill in full, but they are refusing to give me any kind of statement or accounting showing I still owe this amount. What can I do?? [more inside]
posted by evilcupcakes at 3:29 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by evilcupcakes at 3:29 PM PST - 15 comments
Smoke gets in your eyes...
Are there any issues replacing an old AC-powered smoke alarm with a newer alarm? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 3:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 3:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Please help me create charts to analyse my self-tacking data.
How do I chart my life? I'm using an Android App to input information against a date/time such as weight/mood/alertness/alcohol units etc. How can I easily view all this data on a big chart so I can see what relationships might exist? [more inside]
Normal life on dialysis
My brother has kidney failure and has been on dialysis for about a year. What are the probabilities on being able to live independently/normally, and how to go about it? [more inside]
Sharing files, tracking downloaders
I'm looking for a good way to share files with my clients that average about 20-25 MB each. While I've seen a number of (excellent) recommendations, like drop.io, I haven't been able to find one with this feature: Tracking which people download the file. I'd be okay if users had to create accounts, or if it was tracked by click-through from email links. But it must be private and allow user tracking.
posted by scottso17 at 2:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by scottso17 at 2:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Everyman Shakespeare
Is the 'Everyman Shakespeare' series available in other formats? [more inside]
posted by Paquda at 2:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Paquda at 2:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Souvenirs from Japan?
My dad is heading to Japan. I think he'll be in the Tokyo area. He's offered to try and find interesting stuff that's hard to get over here. Thing is, I'm not sure what to ask for or where to have him try and look… [more inside]
posted by caphector at 2:46 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by caphector at 2:46 PM PST - 23 comments
Who wrote this passage about sea water and cytoplasm
Please help me find a (pre 2005) science book about the evolution of life. In one small section it covered the chemical composition of sea water and its similarity to the cytoplasm of mammalian cells. [more inside]
"Clever Title: City Name + Time Frame" = nonfiction delight
I recently read The Poisoner's Handbook: Murder and the Birth of Forensic Medicine in Jazz Age New York and I realized how much I enjoy a certain subset of historical nonfiction -- basically, narratives set at a particular moment in a specific city as a way of exploring broader social-cultural history. [more inside]
How to pass multiple-choice questions tests?
Resources to help a high-school history student become a better test-taker, especially in multiple-choice exams? [more inside]
Meta-music, please.
MetaSong: What are some pop or dance songs about songs, music, dancing, DJs or some combination of these things? [more inside]
posted by matkline at 2:31 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by matkline at 2:31 PM PST - 43 comments
How to de-creepify a basement?
Are basements inherently creepy? Or is there some way I can make it so my kids don't fear our new basement? [more inside]
posted by bluedaisy at 2:03 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by bluedaisy at 2:03 PM PST - 53 comments
How to prepare a 4.5 year old for his grand father's passing?
How to prepare a 4.5 year old for his grand father's passing? [more inside]
Can someone suggest a good, but cheap Solar PV monitoring system?
Can someone suggest a good, but cheap Solar PV monitoring system? [more inside]
AA for depressed people?
Asking for a friend: Are there any positive thinking workshops or depression support groups in Chicago for people recovering from depression? [more inside]
Smartboard and Snow Leopard Macintosh
Does anyone know how to install Smartboard software, so that it works with a Macintosh on Snow Leopard? [more inside]
posted by hdh at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hdh at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I best help a bipolar friend in Los Angeles?
How can I best help a friend who appears to be suffering considerably from bipolar disorder? [more inside]
What TV channels can I receive free in Washington DC with a USB TV tuner card?
I have a laptop with a screen that's broken. I want to buy a USB digital TV tuner device and then permanently attach the laptop to my TV, which currently only gets used for watching DVDs. Does anyone know of a list of free-to-air digital TV channels I could expect to be able to watch with a setup like this? I'm in the Washington DC area.
posted by uk_giffo at 1:02 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by uk_giffo at 1:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Behold Grossfoot!
How can I pamper my feet? Years of hiking, dancing, running, and a general dislike of socks have turned my feet into a disaster area. Dry, flaky patches, huge callouses, cracked nails, a planar wart. Nothing super-painful, just kinda gross. Short of going to a Podiatrist, what can I do so I can show my feet in public? [more inside]
Cheap & Relaxing European Vacation
Cheap, relaxing 5 day vacation in Europe, preferably by a body of water. What do you recommend? [more inside]
What's in the card?
Can you translate this Japanese (Chinese? Korean?) postcard? [more inside]
Cataract surgery: which type of lens do I want?
I'm looking at cataract surgery in the next year or two, and wondering what my options are as far as lenses go. [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff at 12:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by spaceman_spiff at 12:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Inexpensive certificate classes in web design
I need to learn web design - more likely coding - where in the Berkeley Bay Area can I do this cheaply? Are community colleges my best bet?
posted by parmanparman at 12:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by parmanparman at 12:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Strange Fruit of the Loom
What was this (possibly quite racist) t-shirt? [more inside]
posted by jtron at 12:39 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by jtron at 12:39 PM PST - 36 comments
Get files off an OS X hard drive
Recover Files from an partially corrupt hard drive [more inside]
Lookin' for fun in all the wrong places
Travel-filter: What's fun in Tromso, Norway? Visiting with my partner for four days, and looking for things to do. [more inside]
posted by forza at 12:11 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by forza at 12:11 PM PST - 4 comments
I Know Coronas Are Cool And Everything...
Why does the moon (well, depending on the flavour of eclipse) exactly cover the sun during a solar eclipse? [more inside]
posted by eurasian at 12:10 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by eurasian at 12:10 PM PST - 18 comments
Did Edward Gorey ever illustrate a camera?
Did Edward Gorey ever draw any pictures of cameras, or figures with cameras? [more inside]
posted by hototogisu at 12:10 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by hototogisu at 12:10 PM PST - 22 comments
Me no Leica.
Lots of business flights recently and a very curious new rule on the last three of them... [more inside]
I Thought My Friends Just Stopped Replying...
My Blackberry Pearl is deleting my incoming text messages before I get to read them - why, and how do I make it stop? [more inside]
I loved Inception. Can you recommend any _books_ that would be similar?
I loved Inception. Can you recommend any books that would be similar?
How do I apply for a job a second time?
Looking for epoxy resin supplier
Looking for North American epoxy resin supplier (for resin jewellery) [more inside]
Need a new laptop; too many choices!
Hoping to get some input on a new laptop decision – are the ones I’m honing in on good options? What might differentiate them? [more inside]
posted by DingoMutt at 11:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by DingoMutt at 11:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for enchanting, obscure works of classical music.
Looking for enchanting, obscure works of classical music. [more inside]
posted by resiny at 11:24 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by resiny at 11:24 AM PST - 33 comments
What to drink with hot/spicy foods?
Recommendations for what to drink with hot/spicy foods? [more inside]
Restrict windows fileshare by IP or hostname?
Is it possible with Windows server in a domain setting to restrict file shares by IP of the clients? [more inside]
Hey Molly - piss in your hole not on my carpet. Kthx.
One of our cats started peeing in the tub. We got pissed and filled the tub up with water, thus stopping her from peeing in the tub. Now she pees on the bath rug right outside of the tub instead (literally a foot from her litter box). Please help brainstorm some "get the hell back in your litter box" ideas. [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 11:02 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by kthxbi at 11:02 AM PST - 43 comments
Gardening for Dummies
What should I plant on a trellis like this to give me a little more privacy on my deck? [more inside]
posted by Right On Red at 10:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Right On Red at 10:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Positive Energy, please
Does anyone have any positive experiences with psychics? [more inside]
Help me find a high-on-power, low-on-decibels blender.
I'm looking for a simple blender that is strong enough to transform various foods into goo, but not make me deaf or give me a headache to start my day. [more inside]
Got Wood?
Where can I find waste timber or wood products in Manchester, UK? I'm looking for any and all scrap wood for some DIY projects. [more inside]
posted by gaby at 10:28 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by gaby at 10:28 AM PST - 5 comments
Sleeping the night and day and night away?
I just slept 23 hours, I am not narcoleptic. Any tips, tricks, or ideas on damage control when I wake up in the middle of the *next* night? [more inside]
posted by Elysum at 10:01 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Elysum at 10:01 AM PST - 14 comments
Help my 4-year-old learn to love daycare
I recently started a new full-time job. My 4-1/2-year-old hates daycare. What can I do to make this better? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead at 9:56 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by libraryhead at 9:56 AM PST - 23 comments
I'm a dude. I have an opal. Now what?
So I'm a manly man, sort of, and many years ago I was given a small opal (1cm top to bottom) - I don't think it has any real monetary value, but it's pretty, and I'm tired of it living in my drawer. Any ideas for what I can do with it? My first thought was tie pin, but that seems pedestrian. Suggestions that include sources for necessary supplies or services would be especially helpful.
posted by symbebekos at 9:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by symbebekos at 9:50 AM PST - 9 comments
We hold these truths to be ... self-evident?
Philosophy+PoliticalScienceFilter: What are the philosophical foundations of egalitarianism? [more inside]
posted by edguardo at 9:44 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by edguardo at 9:44 AM PST - 32 comments
Help me pick 3 photos that will look awesome together in one frame!
PhotoFilter: I have a picture frame that will display 3 large photos. Can anyone offer basic advice/criteria for picking 3 images that will look good together? [more inside]
Is this my grand daughter? Avuncular DNA
How dependable are avuncular DNA test for determining paternity. [more inside]
posted by TurdBlossom at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by TurdBlossom at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
World's Most Healthful Cookie?
I love chocolate chip cookies and refuse to give them up, or even to eat just a few. So I've been trying to create the most healthful cookies possible, using science-approved ingredients and methods. Can you help me assess the result? [more inside]
If two is good, why not four?
What are the extra rails for on the PDX Max? [more inside]
posted by nomisxid at 9:19 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by nomisxid at 9:19 AM PST - 1 comment
A gift for a nutrition school grad?
What's a good gift for someone about to graduate from nutrition school? [more inside]
A book I loved, I now hate.
What book(s) did you once adore and now cannot stand? And why? [more inside]
iPad in Netherlands
In a couple of weeks I will be in the Netherlands and would like to buy an iPad while I am there (rather fortuitously, they go on sale this Friday). The only problem is that I cannot identify anywhere that will actually be selling them. There doesn't appear to be an Apple store in the Netherlands and my Dutch isn't good enough to google alternatives (my Dutch isn't good enough to say hello, but that another issue...). Can anybody help me?
posted by oclipa at 8:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by oclipa at 8:59 AM PST - 10 comments
How does a building/tenant qualify for rent stabilization in New York City?
Where can I find an easy-to-understand guide to rent stabilization in New York City? I want to know exactly what criteria a building and a tenant of that building must meet to qualify for rent stabilization. (No, the Wikipedia article on the subject didn't fully answer my questions.) [more inside]
Where was the Yucatan located 65 million years ago?
Where was the Yucatan peninsula located during the impact that created the Chicxulub crater? [more inside]
posted by burnfirewalls at 8:52 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by burnfirewalls at 8:52 AM PST - 4 comments
Blogs by business-owning parents?
Can you recommend well-written blogs/sites of parents who run their own businesses?
There are a TON of results on Google and I just can't sift through them all, so I thought I'd ask here. Blogs by parents who have very young children are great and ones that have very young children AND a full-time day job while trying to start their own business up would be excellent. [more inside]
posted by stefnet at 8:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by stefnet at 8:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Cat food free-for-all
Our three cats--two 2 year olds and a kitten--only ever want to eat each others' food. Is this something I should put a stop to, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by girl scientist at 8:48 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by girl scientist at 8:48 AM PST - 15 comments
How to protect and preserve vellum
Looking for methods of preserving & present blueprints on vellum. [more inside]
Help me get to a concert!
Staying in Washington, DC but going to a concert in Baltimore, Maryland. How to get there? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade at 8:46 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by CrazyLemonade at 8:46 AM PST - 19 comments
Pirates, without the arrr.
Recommend me a good book on pirates.
Without any arrring please. [more inside]
posted by BadMiker at 8:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by BadMiker at 8:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Better than a Tom & Jerry sweater?
I own two short-sleeve jackets that I love. How often can I wear them to work without people wondering why I keep wearing the same thing over and over again? Do my coworkers even notice my clothing or care what I look like? Even better, where can I buy cheaper (but not obviously cheap) jackets? [more inside]
posted by halogen at 8:32 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by halogen at 8:32 AM PST - 14 comments
I WANT ORANGES AND PEACHES BUT NOT CHERRIES
How can I make multiple towns with my Wii and ANIMAL CROSSING: CITY FOLK ? [more inside]
Helmet hair I can deal with, but I'm tired of helmet forehead.
My bike helmet leaves deep indentations on my forehead. The marks are really bad right when I get to work, and linger for most of the day. What can I do to get them to go away faster? How can I prevent them? I still get them when I use a head wrap in the winter, so a cap or a bandanna underneath probably won't help. My helmet fits comfortably and I'm usually well hydrated. [more inside]
Help me to re-learn how to eat!
I have no clue how to eat healthily and cheaply. My diet consists of mostly pizza and frozen foods that I re-heat. I know this is bad. I want to change my diet immediately and permanently for the better. [more inside]
Which approach in a divorce is better?
Which approach to take in a divorce? [more inside]
What is the difference between flash and flex?
What is the difference between adobe flash and adobe flex? [more inside]
How do I search all Skype history contents?
How do I search the contents of all Skype chat history on OS X? Skype's regular search feature only searches the topics of old chats, but not the contents. I swear I found a way to do this some time back that involved typing some undocumented commands to create an index and then search it, but Google is failing me. I do have Skype's feature to keep chat history forever turned on.
Loaf of bread container of milk and a stick of butter
An Android shopping list app that fits my (snowflake?) needs. Am I really shopping the wrong way that none of the shopping apps I have found work the way I want them to? [more inside]
My Google search is wacky
Why does my most recently copied clipboard contents just show up in the search field in Google before I paste it there? Seems odd and my other computers don't do this. What am I doing wrong here?
Help me recover my accidentally Xbox saved games!
Is it possible to recover accidentally deleted Xbox gamer profiles and game saves from a flash drive? [more inside]
Where can I go beach camping (with booze) in the mid-Atlantic region?
Where can I go beach camping in the mid-Atlantic region? [more inside]
I am sure I have done this before, but I might just be dim
WiFi SharingFilter: I know I have done this before, but I am suffering memory fail. I have a WiFi network and a Vista machine (not a server) with a shared folder. [more inside]
posted by Sparx at 6:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Sparx at 6:50 AM PST - 2 comments
Hoping for a pantheon of book recommendations for kids
I'm looking for a great series of books featuring Greek and/or Roman mythology for kids. [more inside]
posted by mcarthey at 6:49 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by mcarthey at 6:49 AM PST - 18 comments
Is MMJ Good for my Psychological Problems?
Where can I find relatively unbiased information on medicinal use of marijuana, in particular in relation to mental disorders (list follows inside)? [more inside]
Hijacked and need help!
Help! I need to remove the antivir virus from my computer! [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 6:44 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by silverstatue at 6:44 AM PST - 17 comments
Anything but Clothes, Ideas needed!
Need ABC (Anything but clothes) costume idea. Looked everywhere and I can't find anything really creative. [more inside]
This is why we back up, boys and girls.
All of a sudden, my laptop has stopped recognizing my external hard drive. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by soonertbone at 4:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by soonertbone at 4:34 AM PST - 7 comments
MoustacheFilter
Ladies, a couple of questions about how you handle your facial hair. [more inside]
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:08 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by Ziggy500 at 3:08 AM PST - 35 comments
Entering Houses of Parliament?
Anyone been to Houses of Parliament lately? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 2:30 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mutant at 2:30 AM PST - 12 comments
If it were dun...
How common is the usage of the expression "To dun" in the context of chasing payment? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo at 2:29 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by rongorongo at 2:29 AM PST - 16 comments
ISO7816 reader in a SD slot?
Is there such a thing as an ISO7816 reader that fits in a SD card slot? [more inside]
WAT?
UCLA Graduate School app's Statement of Purpose: WAT? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 1:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by the NATURAL at 1:23 AM PST - 13 comments
HTC Desire vs. iPhone 4
Should I get an HTC Desire or an iPhone 4? [more inside]
posted by Joseph Gurl at 12:10 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by Joseph Gurl at 12:10 AM PST - 31 comments
July 18
Food that lasts forever! Well, not quite...
Foods that will keep you filled for a long time? [more inside]
posted by joyeuxamelie at 11:03 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by joyeuxamelie at 11:03 PM PST - 30 comments
I want to monitor the hardware health, not have my health ruined mine through stress
What rackmountable or blade hardware vendor has the best support for hardware monitoring x86 Linux? [more inside]
posted by jrishel at 11:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jrishel at 11:02 PM PST - 7 comments
Must-do things before leaving a city forever
What are some must-do things before leaving a city forever? [more inside]
Who took these photographs?
Does anybody know who took these vintage fashion photographs? [more inside]
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious at 10:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by twins named Lugubrious and Salubrious at 10:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Why do I feel as if I'm suffocating?
Why do I constantly feel as if I'm suffocating, and what can I do to relieve myself of this feeling? [more inside]
Martha Stewart give me strength
Gift wrapping gurus! I purchased a roll of gift wrapping paper and it came with 2 coordinating sheets. The first is a textured brown and the second is a brown houndstooth. Is there something special I'm supposed to do with them? [more inside]
What on earth is this rash?
What the hell is this rash? SFW but eye-glazingly detailed info inside. [more inside]
Help me pick the right birth control please.
How do I find the right birth control for me? [more inside]
Quirky/romantic way to surprise my girl?
When my girl returns from a 6 week trip, I want to do something cool and quirky and romantic for her as a surprise. Nothing necessarily big and tacky or public and embarrassing.
Any ideas?
She doesn't like "objects" too much -- she's more of a road trip, beach night, indie-mix-cd kind of girl. We write a lot, so I don't want to do anything like that. I made her a CD for the flight there, so not that either. It could be a gift, or an experience.
We do not live together. It doesn't have to be something immediately when she comes back. I just wanted to do something sweet that was a little more out of the ordinary for us. [more inside]
How do i internet-monitor my dog?
Can i turn my mac into a DIY Puppy/Baby monitor? [more inside]
What are good brother/sister duets?
What are some good brother/sister duets? [more inside]
where should my mother retire to?
I'm trying to help my mom pick a new city to move to, with various specific criteria ... [more inside]
How can I quickly come to grips with journalist/editor basics?
Magazine editor for dummies? How can I quickly come to grips with journalist/editor basics? I have been offered a job as an editor but I have never done this sort of work before. [more inside]
Jalapeno Poppers for Dummies
I have decided I would like to make jalapeno poppers. [more inside]
I would like a career, I just don't know which one.
College graduation crunch time is approaching, and I have no idea what I want to do, career-wise. My interests are all over the map. Art + writing + computer science + organization = what!? Advice appreciated! [more inside]
Good dog or bad dog ?
Good dog or bad dog? I think know that it's good to praise a dog for the behavior you want (good dog) and scold it for behavior you don't want (bad dog!). Help me with this please dog-whisperers ... I let 3 dogs out of the house at late late night at night for a few minutes for a last chance to relieve themselves. They have a multi-acre space to run in. When I call them, two of the 3 come back immediately. The third (always the same dog) does not. [more inside]
Webpage background weirdness - ? Explanations Welcome!
Explanation for website background behaviour please?
Why & how does this websites' background do what it does, namely travel the opposite way to the main body of the page when scrolling with a mouse wheel? [more inside]
posted by DrtyBlvd at 6:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by DrtyBlvd at 6:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Understanding Australian Politics
How do I understand Australian politics? What should I read? What should I watch? [more inside]
posted by vidur at 6:30 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by vidur at 6:30 PM PST - 23 comments
Robot, fruit or something else?
Best Verizon smartphone for syncing with Outlook? [more inside]
posted by nayrb5 at 6:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by nayrb5 at 6:27 PM PST - 4 comments
Bent ring finger backwards
Could my finger be sprained? Fractured? [more inside]
How to randomly text message myself a reminder?
I'm searching for a web service that is similar to the reminder function of 37 Signal's Backpack. My goal is to populate a series of messages and have those messages randomly (both in order and time) sent to my phone on a repeating basis. Does anyone know of such a service?
looking for kopi luwak in ottawa
I want to try Kopi Luwak, the Cat Poop Coffee, in or near Ottawa. Anyone know if this is possible? [more inside]
How do I reattach my motorcycle's starter solenoid?
I took off my motorcycle's starter solenoid. Now I can't remember the correct way to reattach the wiring! What do these letters "M" and "B" stand for? [more inside]
posted by fracas at 6:00 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fracas at 6:00 PM PST - 5 comments
who could resist a baby animal?
How can I politely inform my neighbor that we would like some advance notice on visits? [more inside]
Make me an epic live music tour
I want to make the absolute most awesome live music trip across the United States next summer. I need your ideas of where to go. [more inside]
How Can I Write AND Pay The Rent?
What parts of the US are good places for freelance writers to live? I'd like somewhere that is affordable, but not too far from culture and like-minded creative types. Another "special snowflake relocation" question. [more inside]
sine qua nom
I live in an area of great food-market diversity. Tell me about some awesome (vegetarian) food products of foreign provenance, and how I can use them! [more inside]
Bladder pain sucks arse
Odd soreness in the pelvic area. Yes, I will talk to a doctor, but I'd like some thoughts from the hivemind... [more inside]
No-glasses rule for public speaking class? Really?
You're taking a public speaking class at a college located in the U.S. The instructor advises the class that glasses are not to be worn when making a speech, because the audience needs to be able to see the speaker's eyes. The problem with this directive is that you cannot read anything, at any size, without your glasses, and you don't have/can't wear contacts. What would you do?
(A student attending a school in the U.S., which gets the usual accredited university /federal funds/Pheaa and student loans etc., is facing this situation.)
Mystery show
What was this story I heard on NPR? Possibly This American Life...? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen at 3:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pilibeen at 3:54 PM PST - 6 comments
C is for cookie AND cake
My sister is having a cookie table at her wedding, and wants to extend the cookie theme to the cake. We're considering an icebox cake, but something largely composed of whipped cream is not going to do well standing outside in summer for a two and a half hours. Looking for ways to increase the stability of an icebox cake, or alternatively, other cookie-adjacent cake ideas. [more inside]
The art of unprinting?
Is there any way to remove a professional print from clothing? I bought some plain clothes wholesale and didn't realise they came with a logo! Any ideas? Chemistry, home remedies?
Help for a first time international traveler
I'm considering taking an international vacation next summer. I've never been outside of North America and I have very little disposable income. Besides saving and obtaining a passport, what can I do in the next year to prepare? Is there anything I can do now or soon that will make my trip less expensive? What are some great budget travel locations? [more inside]
Happy cat is happy, but could be happier?
Why is YOUR cat the happiest cat there is? [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin at 3:29 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by Salvor Hardin at 3:29 PM PST - 44 comments
Video game recommendations for s/b who likes "Amanati Design"
What console video games would you recommend to someone who enjoys the casual games from "Amanati Design"?
How do I sync between calendars and address books on a Mac?
How do I sync between calendars and address books on a Mac? [more inside]
Wha't s a girl to do in/around Delhi on very short notice business trip with very few days to explore?
Going to Delhi to work in our local office for three weeks this coming Saturday...I'll have to work for most of the trip but there will be one normal and one/two long weekends before I go back home - so where's a girl to go to explore on her days off? [more inside]
The only living boy not on Facebook
It's reached that point. I'm the last person in Britain who isn't on Facebook. I'm v. reluctant to digitise my social life but...
I can't hold it off any more... [more inside]
What are your favorite coastal towns and local treasures along the northeastern US seaboard?
What are your favorite coastal towns and local treasures along the northeastern US seaboard? [more inside]
posted by cior at 2:17 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by cior at 2:17 PM PST - 15 comments
Cons: Kitchen could use updating
My new apartment is awesome, except for the kitchen. What are some non-permanent things I can do to make it nicer? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 2:16 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 2:16 PM PST - 23 comments
Is there a Wordpress Plugin to allow users to upload large files to my server space?
Is there a plugin or easy bit of functionality that will allow a person to easily upload large files to my wordpress site? [more inside]
All The eBooks in the Universe in One Place
Looking for a site like clicker, only for eBooks. Specifically, I am trying to find somewhere where I can (free or pay) download "The Spy Who Came in From the Cold" by LeCarre. [more inside]
International Music Request
This question has certainly been asked before but I am looking for great rock music from different countries, the place matters not (except US and Canada). What I really want though is more musical exposure of bands who I can then listen to and research outward from them. In other words, I am not looking for exhaustive lists of bands, rather, geographic diversity. The more different countries, the better. [more inside]
Where should I go in August?
I have a little under a month off, starting the first week of August. I plan to use it to do some (relatively) low-budget world traveling. I'm 28 year old guy in grad school and I haven't been many places, so everywhere is an option. What's my best bet this time of year? [more inside]
Recommendation for M.D. in WA State
Am looking for an M.D. in Bremerton/Port Orchard WA who specializes in elderly patients. [more inside]
posted by mnb64 at 1:20 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by mnb64 at 1:20 PM PST - 3 comments
Screw you, Dell
I'm trying to attach a Dell HDTV to its table mount and it's driving me completely insane. [more inside]
Bauhaus Bibliotheek?
Can anyone provide some context for this picture (from the "Bookshelf Porn" FB group, via this post)? Where is this building? Is it a private residence? Who designed it? Any other pictures? [more inside]
What to do about my incessant longing for life like it was in college?
What to do about my incessant longing for life like it was in college? Lengthy explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by st starseed at 12:47 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by st starseed at 12:47 PM PST - 33 comments
Life is but a dream...
Throughout my childhood, I had persistent feelings of being "in a dream," as well as frequent, rather jarring feelings of "is this real"? Is this phenomenon common? Is there a name for it? [more inside]
posted by wholebroad at 12:35 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by wholebroad at 12:35 PM PST - 31 comments
Her hooha smells... off. What's going on?
A question from Ms. Ash3000: "My vagina smells funky, but I don't have the symptoms of a yeast infection. Could this be just a side effect of the summer heat, or is it more likely that something else is going on?" [more inside]
What vegetarian dishes would most soothe and delight my friend and her husband after his cancer surgery?
What vegetarian dishes would most soothe and delight my friend and her husband after his cancer surgery? [more inside]
I need a new laptop – what should I get?
I need a new laptop – what should I get? I’m an architect - I use a graphics intensive program for design called Envisioneer (PC only so a Mac won’t do), and other design and graphics oriented programs. So my primary needs are: a big sharp screen, a fast processor, as much ram as I can afford and a good graphics card. [more inside]
What was this 1980s tape with brain songs?
Help me identify and rediscover a tape of educational songs about the brain from the 1980s. [more inside]
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:25 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Faint of Butt at 11:25 AM PST - 2 comments
How do you manage your "to read" pile?
If, like me, you bookmark or clip huge numbers of interesting articles "to read later", what are your systems or processes for actually getting around to reading them? How do you manage your "to read" pile? [more inside]
Help my son sleep
Sleeping options for a 9 month old while on vacation? [more inside]
posted by waitingtoderail at 11:01 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by waitingtoderail at 11:01 AM PST - 37 comments
Does hyperpigmentation+sun = no hope?
After spending a lot of time in the sun, my hyperpigmentation from acne scars has gotten very bad. Do I need to go to a dermatologist, or is there still hope for it to fade on its own? [more inside]
Big racks: help me shop at department stores.
I get overwhelmed shopping for (women's) clothes in a department store. Successful shoppers, tell me how to understand the experience. I walk into the section and...? Imagine that I am looking for something to wear out at night but I don't know if I want a dress or a skirt or cool pants. I have heard of all the labels but I don't have favorites or a mental image of each label's style. [more inside]
posted by xo at 10:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by xo at 10:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Who's she?
Who is this french singer with the famelic panther? [more inside]
posted by Omon Ra at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Omon Ra at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
WWOOFing in India?
Can anyone recommend specific WWOOFing farms in India? [more inside]
Inexpensive Lodging/Camping in Toronto Area This Summer?
Toronto MeFites: can you help us find inexpensive lodging/camping? [more inside]
My plastic tortoise shell eyeglasses are corroding.
My plastic tortoise shell eyeglasses are corroding. Help me treat these so they look better. Here is a picture. [more inside]
Dear Sir or Madam . . .
In writing formal letters or e-mail, how do I address someone whose sex is not apparent from his/her name? [more inside]
posted by hayvac at 9:15 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by hayvac at 9:15 AM PST - 23 comments
deciphering mangaka handwriting
does anyone know what this japanese squiggle is? i'm usually good with kanji (or could it be really messed up hiragana?), but this is someone's handwriting, and i'm not native. [more inside]
posted by swimmingly at 8:38 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by swimmingly at 8:38 AM PST - 7 comments
Website Where Users Post Auto Repairs and Vehicle Reliability Data
I used to know of a website where people could report on their vehicle breakdowns, repairs, etc so that other people could research on the reliability of various automobiles before making a buying decision and so forth. I'm sure the site is still around but I cannot find it for the life of me.
Anyone got a clue what this website is?
The kitchen hood, it no workie
Rangemaster cooker hood has gone kaput. Halp! [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 7:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by littlerobothead at 7:40 AM PST - 7 comments
Platinum-iridium rods in search of a project
I have some platinum-iridium rods that are left over from a science lab. Are there any interesting, fun, or useful things that I can do with them? [more inside]
Secrets of Paris?
Are there any bonafide secrets of Paris? [more inside]
Disposing of lots of old frozen meat
What is the most environmentally friendly way to dispose of approx. 40 lbs. of meat that has been frozen for 7+ years? [more inside]
posted by brynnwood at 6:05 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by brynnwood at 6:05 AM PST - 29 comments
How Do Animals Recognize Members of Their Own Species?
Most animals don't recognize themselves in a mirror. Yet, they obviously can recognize another member of their species. E.g., if you have a cat for a pet, and introduce a new cat into the mix, both will likely do more than just notice each other. Same with dogs. Cats, dogs, et al, are able to tell the difference between cat, dogs, et al.
Obviously, this ability to distinguish members of your own species works out nicely, especially for breeding purposes. But, how does it work? How does the old cat in the house know that the new addition is also a cat and not a small rabbit?
Fired, then falsely accused of stealing and deleting data... what should I do next?
Fired, then falsely accused of stealing and deleting data... what should I do next? [more inside]
Can a Beggar Afford to be a Chooser in this Economy?
I was laid off from probably the nicest job/work environment I've ever had and the more job interviews I go to, the more I realize that I really want another work situation like the one I lost. Is this realistic given the bad economy (I'm in NorCal w/a 10% unemployment rate)? Should I try to hold out for an offer where I'll be similarly happy or should I just focus on getting back into the workforce? [more inside]
Tummy trouble!
YANMD, but should I be worried about these digestive problems I'm having? Possible TMI inside. [more inside]
posted by fight or flight at 4:18 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by fight or flight at 4:18 AM PST - 12 comments
How to get out of this long term Marriage
How to get out of this long term Marriage? [more inside]
Does an expunged arrest prevent me from entering the Air Force?
Will I be rejected by the Air Force due to a charge that was "expunged"? [more inside]
What's the name of this song?
Does anybody know what this Buckethead song is called?
Help me identify this British comedy sketch about the middle classes
I need help identifying a British comedy sketch about the middle classes. [more inside]
posted by the latin mouse at 1:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by the latin mouse at 1:18 AM PST - 9 comments
July 17
How to pick a refi lender?
After a healthy search, it's clear there is lots of interest in refinancing now given the historically low rates - but how did you pick your lender? What question did you ask that sealed the deal or exposed the cheat? [more inside]
What material is out there that specifically talks about doubt in Christianity?
I'm looking for books, documentary, video, anything decently published on the topic of doubt and doubting in Christianity. [more inside]
I want to teach a photography class, how do I get people to join?
I want to teach a photography class, how do I get people to join? [more inside]
Play it cool or go all in...
Met a guy, totally hit it off, went on a great first date and then he went on vacation for two weeks. He just got back and things seem to have cooled off... How do I heat them back up? [more inside]
Italian & Sushi Please.
New York City: I'm visiting NYC and am in need of some food recommendations... [more inside]
posted by SarahElizaP at 8:09 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by SarahElizaP at 8:09 PM PST - 23 comments
Car-free Chicago visit - lodging recommendations?
Want to have a car-free, lovely, relatively inexpensive few days in Chicago. Where to stay? Is inexpensive an option? [more inside]
Why does napping make me feel awful?
Why do I feel like crap when I wake up from a nap? I love sleeping but hate napping (sleeping for less than 30 minutes) because almost without fail, I wake up disoriented, incredibly thirsty, and with my heart pounding, and it's deeply unpleasant. It feels sort of like a panic attack, actually, and takes me 10-15 minutes to recover from. Does this happen to anyone else? Why does it happen? Am I waking up in the middle of some critical stage of sleep? Or does it have to do with my health or lifestyle? [more inside]
Can't get to real Twitter website
When I type in the twitter.com website URL, someone's personal blogger web page comes up but it still says twitter.com in the URL. This has been happening for about a week or so--what's going on here? Help please.
What to do in Japan while on vacation
My buddy and I are going to Japan for vacation. We need help in deciding on where to stay and what to do. [more inside]
How do I keep friends?
When you first meet someone, aside from personality type, what are things that the person can say or do that would make you NOT want to spend time with them again?
I'm late developing social skills (social anxiety in HS; stayed inside 90% of the time) and one thing I've noticed is that while people take an interest in me initially, I haven't had any success maintaining that interest. [more inside]
Truck Driver's hard hill
On the Road filter. What's a famous hill for truck drivers, probably in OK or Arkansas? [more inside]
Best bet for healthy prepared meals?
If I wanted to eat only healthy prepared meals daily in NYC, what would be the best option to do so with as little thought, effort, and cost possible? Weight watcher's or Amy's frozen meals? Prepared meals and soups from Whole Foods or Trader Joe's? Nu-kitchen's expensive -- any cheaper but high-quality alternatives?
Should I continue taking Prozac?
Should I continue taking Prozac? [more inside]
I'll be quiet...(I'll be peace)
After the tragic death of a friend in an accident while on psychedelic drugs, I told my parents about brief psychedelic drug experimentation in the past. Problem: now family think I'm a hopeless addict, completely distrust me, think they have failed completely, and are scared to pieces that I'm going to die and am a bad person. How do I convince them otherwise? [more inside]
Assuming I find some bravery and strength soon, she says wearily.
Going through a nasty breakup. Tried to give him the ring back and he wouldn't take it. I'd like to remodel it, turn it into something that celebrates my bravery and strength. [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:06 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:06 PM PST - 37 comments
Is it ethical to encourage someone to cheat?
Is it ethically sound to encourage a friend to cheat on her abusive partner as an excuse to leave the relationship? [more inside]
Here's a sample size of The Internet, Rip VanWinkle. Now what?
You used computers extensively in the era of the ddial, but never got on the Internet. Someone gives you just a few hours of Internet access for your aging PC. What do you have to do and see? [more inside]
posted by Gucky at 4:00 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Gucky at 4:00 PM PST - 20 comments
Does my WRT54G hate Godaddy Hosted websites?
I am having connectivity issues with Time Warner, WRT54G and Godaddy hosting , but exclusively to godaddy hosted sites. [more inside]
posted by edman at 3:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by edman at 3:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Clunks from a refrigerator
Refrigerator trouble - loud clunks - what should I do? [more inside]
posted by rainy at 3:54 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by rainy at 3:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Job seeking "phone tag" etiquette
What's the proper etiquette for playing phone tag across several days with companies during job recruitment? [more inside]
Why can't I be like the other kids?
What can I do to get over my weirdness with having other people in my house? [more inside]
Lusty boots
Please hope me find a pair of shiny red boots! [more inside]
What are the limits of an iPad?
How do you get stuff "off" an iPad? [more inside]
My Frigidaire ain't frigid!
Any refrigerator mechanics out there? Just got given a new-old Frigidaire but it doesn't seem to work! [more inside]
Recipe site offering automatic suggestions
I'm looking for a recipe site that will take input on a bunch of dishes that I like, then automatically suggest new recipes that I might enjoy. Does this site exist? [more inside]
Period Space Space wants to be Period Space
Short of electro-hypno-shark therapy, any reccomendations to help a typist lose their two spaces after every period addiction? [more inside]
Catskill, no "s" - yes or no?
Moving to Catskill, NY (the town, not just the region) - good idea, or disaster in the making? [more inside]
Vegan marshmallows in Montreal?
I live in Montreal; I'm going camping in a few weeks & need some vegan marshmallows for the fire. [more inside]
posted by Laura in Canada at 1:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Laura in Canada at 1:21 PM PST - 11 comments
PHP's file_get_contents() and an Atom Feed
Help me figure out why an ATOM feed won't play nice with PHP's file_get_contents() method. [more inside]
How long for shipping for an iPhone 4?
Anyone with experience ordering an iPhone 4 online? My son decided he was ready to buy one and not one place local to us has one in stock. [more inside]
Music like Sleigh Bells and Crystal Castles?
MusicFilter: I really like Sleigh Bells and Crystal Castles. Recommend me some similar music. [more inside]
posted by axiom at 12:04 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by axiom at 12:04 PM PST - 20 comments
Are freedom and security mutually exclusive?
How can I start saving and investing money under the unstable circumstances of my career path and the state of the economy? [more inside]
Smoky mower :-(
My sit on lawn mower is billowing white smoke from the exhaust. [more inside]
Best science books to be cut up to make classroom posters?
Anybody know of a science book that has large colour pictures that can be cut up to make posters for a classroom?
Why's my car making weird humming noise?
Car is making weird humming sound. Can it wait or should I worry? [more inside]
posted by Caravantea at 11:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Caravantea at 11:09 AM PST - 11 comments
Go with the flow.
I'm looking to control the flow to the hot/cold water inputs into my washer, with a twist. [more inside]
Ill-gotten spoils of…a laundry bag and Little Women?
I only wish I were making this up…
Do I live near some of the quirkiest thieves ever, or am I losing my mind? [more inside]
posted by josyphine at 10:37 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by josyphine at 10:37 AM PST - 40 comments
How can I support my green tea habits in a financially prudent manner?
Green tea iced tea, I love it. Two questions: do you know a website where I can order loose-leaf green tea on the cheap? Secondly, do you know a store in NYC as well where I can get it in bulk on the cheap? Bonus points if it's in the midtown area.
Driving me (Dr.) Batty
Please help me identify the typefaces in this phony patent medicine ad. [more inside]
posted by jocelmeow at 10:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jocelmeow at 10:32 AM PST - 13 comments
How do you inscribe your books?
How do you inscribe your books? (Only for those who do this, of course.) [more inside]
posted by pleasebekind at 10:27 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by pleasebekind at 10:27 AM PST - 22 comments
Charlotta the Fourth
Is it creepy to adopt a new cat because he reminds me of my old cat? [more inside]
posted by Ouisch at 10:24 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by Ouisch at 10:24 AM PST - 41 comments
Seeking thoughts, insights, and ideas to deal with travel/transition feelings and frustrations.
For the last two+ months, and until October, I've been living out of a suitcase as I make a move overseas. There are aspects of this transition that are starting to wear on me and I'm looking for cheap/free ways to cope. [more inside]
posted by iamkimiam at 10:13 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by iamkimiam at 10:13 AM PST - 14 comments
Good cheap camera setup for taking top-down product photos?
Good cheap camera setup for taking top-down product photos? [more inside]
posted by nmaster64 at 10:09 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by nmaster64 at 10:09 AM PST - 14 comments
26 ga sheet copper, New York, today
Where can I find sheet copper in New York today? [more inside]
posted by novalis_dt at 10:07 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by novalis_dt at 10:07 AM PST - 6 comments
Need malware help!
Malware filter. Need virus help! Just caught something that looks like THIS -- what is it and how can I annihilate it? [more inside]
Do I have to buy yet another set of towels?
I want to try to rescue towels gone bad. [more inside]
posted by galadriel at 10:02 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by galadriel at 10:02 AM PST - 22 comments
Mass. income
My BIL claims that insurance settlements for injury are not taxable income in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I can't believe the state doesn't overfish that particular revenue stream.
So, is it taxable income or not?
posted by pentagoet at 9:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pentagoet at 9:58 AM PST - 5 comments
The internet is for porn, and it's driving me nuts!
Porn. Guys love it. It drives some girlfriends nuts. I am apparently one of them in my current relationship, but not in the past. I know this is a subject that has been discussed over and over again. Somehow I feel like I'm losing my mind and need advice on where to go next with this. [more inside]
Laundering Kitchen Towels
Laundry Filter 2: Bleaching my kitchen towels hasn't worked, what else could I use to get them smelling and feeling clean and crisp? [more inside]
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 9:40 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 9:40 AM PST - 22 comments
Pefume Storage
How to keep good perfume from going bad..............My favorite scent (Kate Spade) is being discontinued. I bought two large bottles yesterday, but I use perfume sparingly and very slowly. I want to know how to store the second bottle so it can be just as good as new when I go to use it....maybe even several years from now. It has not been opened, still in the box. I have heard about storing in the refrigerator but I don't know if that is the best way to store it. Or is it possible that perfume just won't keep fresh for years no matter what (meaning I should give it away as a gift or even return it)?
Smut! Give me smut and nothing but!
Recommend me your favorite pornographic magazine. [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley at 9:29 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by WidgetAlley at 9:29 AM PST - 8 comments
How best to capture HD video as mpeg4?
How best to capture HD video as mpeg4? [more inside]
If you were an unsupervised 18 year old dude, what would you want to do in Chicago? Other than that?
[Chicago Filter] My just-turned-18-about-to-go-to-college cousin from Florida is taking a road trip with two of his buddies across the country, and will be visiting me here in Chicago for about 24 hours on (probably) August 3 and 4th. Where should I take them so as to cement my place as the cool one in the family? [more inside]
posted by phunniemee at 9:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by phunniemee at 9:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Needles In My Face?
Any experience with facial/cosmetic acupuncture? [more inside]
Washing Machine Making Clothes Dirty
LaundryFilter: Why is there linty crap all over my clothes just from the washer (NOT the dryer)?!?! [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 at 9:01 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Elminster24 at 9:01 AM PST - 17 comments
New York for a 15-year-old
What would French teenage boy like to see in New York? [more inside]
"Debit or credit?" "Debit." "Okay, but debit or credit?"
When I pay by credit card or debit card in most stores (NYC), the entire process is automated except for one step. The clerk always has to ask me "Debit or credit?" The card machine also asks me that -- in fact it forces me to choose a payment type -- but my choice doesn't do anything (apparently). I choose debit and checking account, enter my pin number, decline cash back, accept the amount... and then the clerk asks, "Debit or credit?" And when I say "Debit," he pushes a button on his side of the counter. Why?
posted by grumblebee at 8:18 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by grumblebee at 8:18 AM PST - 33 comments
Physical Comedy Filter
How can I be funnier the next few weekends? (Brainstorming!) [more inside]
Whats my west coast destination?
Starting from Portland, what giant seminal or small amazing event could I travel to in early August by bus or car somewhere near the west coast of the USA? [more inside]
So, how was work last night? Pretty bad.
What kind of protection is there for employees when money goes missing? [more inside]
posted by sambosambo at 7:08 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by sambosambo at 7:08 AM PST - 20 comments
New car air freshener
Are there any car fresheners/sprays that actually smell like new car smell? [more inside]
posted by Comrade_robot at 6:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Comrade_robot at 6:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Seed of Satan
Aniseed (and its demon spawn liquorice, Sambuca and Pernod) is the vilest, most retch-inducing flavour on earth to me. Why? [more inside]
Poem on the dos and don'ts of canoeing.
Help me identify a poem about canoeists! [more inside]
Can you help me restore myself to myself?
Can you help me restore myself to myself?
I've recently moved from NYC to Buffalo, my long-term relationship ended and I've started a new job. [more inside]
posted by turtlewithoutashell at 5:16 AM PST - 19 comments
I've recently moved from NYC to Buffalo, my long-term relationship ended and I've started a new job. [more inside]
posted by turtlewithoutashell at 5:16 AM PST - 19 comments
Are some people born bad-breath-proof?
My son and his dad (my former husband) never have bad breath. How is this possible? [more inside]
posted by Srudolph at 4:54 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Srudolph at 4:54 AM PST - 6 comments
A 120 bike ride for a simple daily commuter: absurd goal?
Bike/sport enthusiasts: can a daily bike commuter but otherwise not sporty person hope to finish a 120 miles bike ride in one go? [more inside]
Don't be such a Gloomy Gus
Is there a word for "Debbie Downer", "Nervous Nelson", and similar labels? [more inside]
posted by fleeba at 1:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by fleeba at 1:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Reconnecting with old friends
Lately I've been feeling like I've outgrown a bunch of my friends. I don't actually want this to happen. How do you make old friendships new again? [more inside]
posted by wonnage at 1:11 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by wonnage at 1:11 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I maintain the boundaries I've drawn with my mom and not drop them when she gets upset?
I'm trying to set healthy boundaries with my mom for the first time, but it's difficult because when I set a limit she gets upset, and then I feel awful and capitulate. She's not going to change, so what can I do or say to myself so that I don't give in quite so often? [more inside]
posted by colfax at 1:06 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by colfax at 1:06 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me not to make a fool of myself on my first date.
Help me not to make a fool of myself on my first date. [more inside]
How do I reenter the job market after dealing with bipolar?
I need a job and just found out I'm bipolar. Problem is, my mental disorders has caused me to crater every job I've ever held. Do I come clean about my job and school history, or should I start with a blank slate? [more inside]
What might life be like if the Old World had never discovered the New?
Can anyone recommend fiction set in a world where the New World (i.e. the Americas) had never been discovered by the Old World? I am trying to envision what Native American culture might have evolved into, and what a present-day Europe might be like sans American cultural influences and with much greater population pressure.
posted by skidoom at 12:21 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by skidoom at 12:21 AM PST - 10 comments
July 16
Low-cost German cell service provider
Germany filter: What is my best option for a low-priced cell phone plan that will ideally include cheap international calling? No data, contracts possible. [more inside]
Help me find my missing RAM
My computer will tell me it's using so and so much RAM. When I add up the RAM usage in process manager, there's no way it's that much. Where is my RAM going?
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by fizzzzzzzzzzzy at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
iPad and multi-select dropdowns without ctrl-click
We recently purchased an iPad at the office for testing with our website. I'm trying to figure out how to operate a multi-select drop down on the thing. There's no control-click.. If it's not possible, is there an iPad specific workaround? [more inside]
Web Audio without the Flash
Is there a web audio player that doesn't use Flash? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat at 9:31 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by stewiethegreat at 9:31 PM PST - 10 comments
Dingdingding!
I am convinced that there exists handbell music that will blow your mind. I am convinced that you know where it is. I'd like you to help me find the best goddamned handbell music that was ever goddamned made.
I want my Linux Search, Windows-style!
Windows Search-like functionality (hit the windows key, and type in your terms, then tap Enter)... in Linux? [more inside]
Grow Your Irritation
How did the phrase "grow a business" and its various forms originate? [more inside]
Are these Russian decongestants?
Things to Do in Telluride When You're Alive
(1) Stare at mountains. (2) Ride the gondola. (3) Stare at mountains while riding gondola. Please add to my list of things to do in Telluride, CO. [more inside]
posted by MimeticHaHa at 5:40 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by MimeticHaHa at 5:40 PM PST - 10 comments
Uncommon gifts from Canada
Is there a an online store in Canada like Uncommon Goods in the USA? [more inside]
posted by angiep at 5:21 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by angiep at 5:21 PM PST - 2 comments
Don't look too good
Am I missing why this part of Kipling's 'If' represents an admirable quality? [more inside]
posted by muteh at 4:33 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by muteh at 4:33 PM PST - 22 comments
How can we be the best Trailwalker support crew ever?
We're the support crew tomorrow night for 4 friends who are doing the Oxfam Trailwalker event in the UK (100km walk, starts Saturday morning, finishes Sunday morning / lunchtime). We're taking the night shift and covering checkpoints 5-8 (out of 11).
We want to support our walkers as much as possible - it's a tough event - mentally as much as physically. We're looking for ideas for things we can do to boost their morale! [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita at 4:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by finding.perdita at 4:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Against the law, and wanting into it.
Getting into law school and passing the bar in California with two instances of questionable moral turpitude. [more inside]
So, what's new in female pubic hair removal?
So, I started dating a new guy. It's going well. He's gonna see my girlie bits soon. Female pubic hair removal question here. (NSFW, duh.) [more inside]
What's going on in my mouth?
Calling all cooking chemists: It's said that the tartness of food indicates it's acidity. And sugar can be used to reduce that tartness. But a sugar solution is pH 7, so it's not neutralizing the acid. What gives?
posted by buzzv at 4:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by buzzv at 4:20 PM PST - 13 comments
How to get started with web game programming?
I want to develop a web game, and I need some advice on programming tools/frameworks. [more inside]
Making evernote and the iPad place nice
When I'm using my laptop, i frequently clip web pages to Evernote. Is there a way to do this when using my iPad to browse the web? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 3:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dfriedman at 3:58 PM PST - 10 comments
My first refridgerator..
Physics question: A hotel room. An ice bucket. An air conditioner shooting up cold air. A fleece blanket. Put the fleece blanket over the bucket to trap the air. Hypothesis: The fleece blanket will trap the cool air around the bucket, keeping it colder longer. OR The fleece blanket will do what it always does, make things warmer. Which will be? [more inside]
posted by amethysts at 3:54 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by amethysts at 3:54 PM PST - 21 comments
Are there any boilerplate contracts for writers assigned to do a regular column?
Are there any good free boilerplate contracts for a writer assigned to do a regular column? [more inside]
Relaxing getaway for 3 in the Pacific NW (with a twist)
I want to treat myself to a relaxing weekend while my husband is away on an international trip. (Twist: a menage a trois....) [more inside]
posted by ramix at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ramix at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
Out of code?
Odd question: is it possible to report a house that is BADLY out of code electrically to some sort of civil authority? Can any sort of enforcement be given by the town/county? I am in Chapel Hill, NC if that matters.
Can I store bleach in my car?
Is there a good reason I shouldn't store bleach in the trunk of my car? [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 2:22 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by sbutler at 2:22 PM PST - 22 comments
Are these Allen Edmonds Park Avenues?
Men's Shoe Filter: Today I bought this pair of Allen Edmonds "Park Avenue" shoes on eBay. After the initial excitement wore off and I looked more closely at the pictures, I'm not sure if they are AE Park Avenues... Can any shoe pros weigh in? [more inside]
posted by travisf at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by travisf at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
My boyfriend and I are getting married in Reykjavik, Iceland next summer -- looking for the perfect hotel!
We are planning on getting married in Reykjavik in August of 2011, and have begun the process of looking for the proper venue. Any advice on a great hotel where we can have the ceremony? [more inside]
Looking for a good, beginner Spanish class.
Beginner Spanish classes for adults in Los Angeles. [more inside]
Give me advice on selling used furniture on Craigslist.
I have furniture. I would like to convert it into small amounts of money, with the assistance of some guy named Craig. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor at 1:43 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by madcaptenor at 1:43 PM PST - 31 comments
Great gift for married twenty-somethings?
Great gift for married twenty-somethings? [more inside]
Examples of sex consent in TV and film
Inspired by this thread, I am looking for examples of verbal consent prior to sex in visual media such as film or television (country of origin is unimportant). [more inside]
Cat-friendly Low-light Houseplant Recommendations
Recommendations for houseplants that are both cat-friendly and thrive in low-light. [more inside]
Facebook and twitter a one way street
Why can't I tweet from my facebook statuses? Is there a way to do that? [more inside]
posted by Michael Pemulis at 1:27 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Michael Pemulis at 1:27 PM PST - 19 comments
What's the minimum needed to keep my car in good shape?
[Car Maintenance filter] What should my brother do to care for my car while I am in Japan? [more inside]
Camping in Kansas?
My 13 y/o niece and 12 y/o nephew are moving to Topeka this summer. I promised them I would take them camping this year -- now that they are moving, I'm thinking of driving up to Kansas for a long weekend this fall for a visit and taking them camping somewhere there. [more inside]
How to enjoy thinking about the future - sans stress
How can I plan and enjoy wondering about the future without spiraling into worry. [more inside]
Best 802.11n router right now?
What's the best 802.11n wireless router out there right now? [more inside]
Best. Domain Name. Ever.
I'm in the market for a domain name for my law firm, and I'm looking for terms that will occur to the relevant demographic. [more inside]
posted by freshwater at 12:48 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by freshwater at 12:48 PM PST - 18 comments
It's said that guests, like fish, begin to smell after three days... literally?!
What can we do about our stinky house guest? We thought we could tough it out, but it has gotten out of hand. [more inside]
posted by keep it under cover at 12:34 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by keep it under cover at 12:34 PM PST - 46 comments
Ripping TV show season box sets to iTunes seasons?
I recently bought The Twilight Zone Season 2 box set on DVD. I'm wondering how to turn the set of DVDs into a nice TV show series in iTunes complete with episode titles and other information about each episode. I've tried using Handbrake, but all of the DVD chapters are of the same length and it looks really confusing. I have an iPad and would like it to look like other TV show seasons do that are purchased from the iTunes store. Anything super automated and created for this purpose?
Republished Articles On A CV
Academic-CV-Filter: I wrote a book chapter for a short-run edited book. Now a journal is interested in republishing the piece as an article. What do I put on my CV? [more inside]
Where should we go on vacation?
Where should we go on vacation? [more inside]
LUDO NEED...... FRIENDS
I just moved to northern California 6 months ago and I’m *still* finding it somewhat difficult to make friends with people who want to do outdoor activities together (hiking, camping, rafting, road trips). What can I do to improve this? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 11:56 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 11:56 AM PST - 15 comments
I don't even have a self link to self link yet
I'm thinking of starting a webcomic. Questions about the technical side and the business side. Also, if you run a webcomic, what do you wish you knew before you started? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
My girlfriend has an old male acquaintance who is a complete psychopath and may be trying to find out where she lives. What do we do?
My girlfriend has an old male acquaintance who is a complete psychopath. He faked his own death and is now trying to obtain information on her whereabouts. We live probably 900 miles away, but the entire situation still makes me very nervous. Any advice? [more inside]
Can I plan around teaching English abroad?
Is teaching English abroad a feasible and realistic career plan? [more inside]
What's a good way to expand one's vocabulary?
What's a good way to expand one's vocabulary? [more inside]
If the plant ye wish to flee, go sector 7-B.
Does anyone have experience with a "beer cart" at the office? I have a friend whose office pushes around a cart full of beer on Friday afternoons. He says it is awesome, improves morale, etc. We're thinking of implementing it here, but we're wondering if anyone had any experiences with it. [more inside]
Where to buy t-shirts wholesale for screen printing?
Hi friends! So, I was wondering if anyone knows how/where to purchase wholesale packs of blank t-shirts? I'm an artist, and I've been gifted a box of screens for screen printing. As the demands rise I would like to find a way to buy shirts in larger quantities but I'm not sure how to go about it. [more inside]
No, please, Don ____. Don't get up. SF story ID
Please help me ID a short science fiction story. Space tragedy, Spanish names, and revenge. [more inside]
posted by wzcx at 11:16 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wzcx at 11:16 AM PST - 4 comments
What is the pressure in a 2 dimensional container with a known load/weight applied?
Pressure. I can find all kinds of information for a 3-dimensional flexible container, but what happens when we start talking about a container that's only flexible in 2 dimensions? [more inside]
Plant ID help please
Plant ID filter: Can you help me ID these two plants located in central Texas? [more inside]
posted by GlowWyrm at 10:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by GlowWyrm at 10:45 AM PST - 9 comments
I've added another gig of RAM and my computer is slower. What gives?
I've added another gig of RAM and my computer is slower. What gives? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy at 10:37 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cantdosleepy at 10:37 AM PST - 6 comments
Catching up between LA and Yorba Linda?
An old friend is visiting my vast metropolitan area and we'd like to meet up for lunch tomorrow. What's a good, infant-friendly spot to grab a bite of lunch, sip a beer (maybe shoot some pool?), somewhere between Yorba Linda, CA and downtown Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by carsonb at 10:21 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by carsonb at 10:21 AM PST - 3 comments
Cheapest way to call mobiles internationally
Hi my girlfriend is in australia for the next year. Skype is fantastic but I've been looking into the cheapest way to call her mobile from mine (UK, Virgin) So far the best I've found are these http://www.rb-mobile.co.uk/pages/home.aspx their 7.5p a min which is pretty cheap but I've had a dropped calls nad connection errors already. Does anyone know of any alternatives?
Just to be clear i'm ringing from a UK mobile to an australian mobile.
Also if anyone knows of a cheap way of doing the reverse Aussie mob - UK mob i would be very greatful. Thanks
How do I help a friend?
A friend of mine has recently been sexually assaulted in a Kibbutz in Israel. I have limited experience counseling. I know enough to know this is well out of my league and that she may develop PTSD from this, but she is unable (not unwilling) to seek treatment for another two weeks. What do I do? [more inside]
How can I help my employees?
I opened a glass shop thirty years ago, and it will soon succumb to the economy. In those thirty years I've always thought of my employees as one big family, and that's the way they think about myself and each other. [more inside]
posted by ok at 10:08 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by ok at 10:08 AM PST - 17 comments
Recovering cost of cancelled security deposit
Can a landlord charge a tenant the cost of a cancelled security deposit check? My least ended 5/31. My landlord sent out the security deposit 6/29. I never received the deposit, and asked repeatedly that it be re-sent. She agreed to cancel the check and re-send 7/13. I gave her my address, and today a letter sent 7/15 arrived containing the deposit less the cost of cancelling the previous check. I was supposed to get the deposit within 30 days. Do I have any recourse here on recovering this?
posted by anonymous at 10:06 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by anonymous at 10:06 AM PST - 12 comments
How many tree-plantings is this going to cost me?
Just how ethically wrong would it be to use lulu.com as a printing service? [more inside]
Where to get healthy soap and toothpaste internationally
Are there things similar to Dr. Bronner's and Tom's of Maine toothpaste I can buy in Egypt and/or Turkey while I'm travelling? And if so, where? [more inside]
I hate my co-workers
How can I make my horrible work environment less horrible? [more inside]
Using DeltaCopy to backup to a mapped network drive
On Windows, is there a way to use DeltaCopy to backup to a mapped network drive? (the mapped drive is on a NAS) [more inside]
What is the best Roadside assistance club?
I want to join an auto club looking at AAA versus AARP. My wife and I are going on some extended driving trips this summer and the insurance company add on does very little for roadside assistance. Any suggestions with pros and cons on different clubs would be very helpful. Thanks!
posted by Upon Further Review at 9:30 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Upon Further Review at 9:30 AM PST - 17 comments
Place to stay on Michigan lakeshore?
Recommend a place to stay - tonight! - on the Michigan lakeshore. [more inside]
Long Waits NOT at the Doctor's Office
How long is a reasonable wait for my doctor/counselor to respond to my email? [more inside]
How do I be sexy?
I want to be sexy. Unfortunately, I'm a straight man. [more inside]
Shame on you.
What are some tricks that classy people use to make others feel ashamed of themselves after they've treated someone badly? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 8:54 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by kitcat at 8:54 AM PST - 44 comments
iPad for iProse: diss-iPointing?
iPad + wireless keyboard as a semi-serious writing tool? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 8:52 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Shepherd at 8:52 AM PST - 22 comments
Fixed Gear Equipment Question.
Bicycling filter: Looking for a bike bag (around the waist) for fixies. Usually only found at a fixed gear shop or, often enough, home made with loops for your belt. [more inside]
Can't get to VMs on a Hyper-V host with RRAS
I have a new laptop on which I run Windows 2008 Server R2 on. I'll be using it for demos and such as well as an opportunity to learn more about the features of R2. I didn't know you can't use Hyper-V with a wireless card, so I'm forced to do some finagling to get the VMs to talk to the outside world. What I'd like, though, is for machines on the network be able to access VMs. [more inside]
posted by Spoonman at 7:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Spoonman at 7:54 AM PST - 4 comments
Small Rabbit Destroys Seoul With Cute
Cute filter: I'm going to Seoul for the first time in a few weeks, and my burning question is, where can I buy the Miffy mp3 player? [more inside]
knowing what you want to do, and learning how to get there.
Did you start your own bed & breakfast, small inn, or vacation home with rooms to rent out? How did you do this? [more inside]
I want more cranberry juice.
I love cranberry juice. It is the best juice. It is delicious. Is it bad for me? [more inside]
Can a party in default conduct discovery?
A party in default (defendant) has served notices of depositions against his opponent (plaintiff). They are in federal court. Is there a part of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP) that governs? My sense is that once a party's default has been entered, that party can't defend itself anymore. But where is the authority for this?
Madlibs in Flash... now madness free!
Help me find a modifiable source file for creating a Madlibs-type game in Flash. [more inside]
Donation etiquette
Do workout clothes have a shelf life? Is it okay to donate them? [more inside]
posted by sillymama at 7:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by sillymama at 7:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Paypal for dummies
Paypal filter: Help me evaluate the pros and cons of nonprofits accepting payments via paypal. [more inside]
How come I don't see Google's new Rich Text Signature feature available on my Google Apps account...but is available on my regular Gmail account?
How come I don't see Google's new Rich Text Signature feature available on my Google Apps account...but is available on my regular Gmail account? [more inside]
posted by orehek at 6:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by orehek at 6:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me lure an iPad (and general computer newbie) to the iPad with great apps
I'm looking for iPad app suggestions for and older lady who is new to computers in general and has never used an iPad. What kind of apps are key for everyday iPad use, and what would make someone hesitant to use an iPad pick it up and say "Wow, this is fun (and easy)"? More thoughts inside. [more inside]
Death in the family, family playing stupid games as usual
BadlyBehavedFamilyFilter: Someone has died. Share the information with family members who I know have an interest, or MMOB and steer clear of the mess? [more inside]
Bed, stop creaking!
Creaky bed! Can I fix or improve it? [more inside]
How to convince a girl I'm not too inexperienced for her?
I seem to be on the other side of this question.
The girl I'm currently dating is a bit older than me (me: 22, her: 24) and has way more sexual experience. She had several relationships before, I only one. She seems to be very concerned about going too fast. [more inside]
Is it possible to get tickets for a cricket match at The Oval in London?
I really want to get two tickets to the third day of the third test between England and Pakistan at the Oval (in London). The only tickets on public sale are in the premium section at £100ish each. Any cricket fans know if there's likely to be another release of tickets nearer the time, or whether there's any other legitimate avenue for buying tickets?
posted by ascullion at 3:48 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ascullion at 3:48 AM PST - 6 comments
Save me from living with roommates, please.
How negotiable is rent in Toronto right now? [more inside]
posted by mellifluous at 3:34 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by mellifluous at 3:34 AM PST - 14 comments
All the he saids and she saids...something...something?
Dimly-remembered-poem-filter. Please hope me. [more inside]
posted by Life at Boulton Wynfevers at 3:29 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Life at Boulton Wynfevers at 3:29 AM PST - 7 comments
HAI and elective surgery
I am considering elective (plastic reconstructive) surgery and I am concerned about hospital acquired infection (HAI).
One possibility is to have the surgery in Holland or Denmark where, as I understand it, the rates for HAI's is low compared to elsewhere.
How do hospitals in these countries compare with those in the U.S. with respect to HAI and prices for services? [more inside]
if you say "Hy's" I will just have to smack you over the internet
My girlfriend wants to celebrate a recent work success by taking us out to dinner. She's letting me pick the restaurant. Ideally, I'd like a really good steak, since I don't eat really good steak that often. However, she doesn't really care for steak. What restaurant in Toronto serves both A) a variety of really great steaks and B) has a good selection of quality non-steak entrees on the menu? (She also wants to wear her brand new little black dress and be all pretty, so higher-end would be preferred.)
posted by mightygodking at 12:41 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mightygodking at 12:41 AM PST - 16 comments
Seriously, I can wash a sample without burning down the lab.
I'm a rising sophomore in college, and I've been working in an awesome bio research lab for the past four months or so. I'm worried that I might be coming off as incompetent to my colleagues. [more inside]
July 15
I want to get my old old car REPAIRED after an accident that the adjusters will likely deem a "total loss" help!
My 1987 Toyota Camry got seriously "injured" today..advice about handling the claim? [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow at 11:11 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by naplesyellow at 11:11 PM PST - 15 comments
Bike Art Ideas
Need your ideas for a bike shop mural/art! [more inside]
Oww, my eye!
It feels like there's something in my eye, which is making blinking that eye painful. It's 1 am here. What do I do? [more inside]
Need Laptop Selection Help
Looking to buy a PC laptop I can run photoshop, autoCAD, and sketchup rendering on a student budget. [more inside]
Like Christmas In a Bottle! In July!
Where in New York City can I buy Becherovka? [more inside]
posted by davidjmcgee at 10:05 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by davidjmcgee at 10:05 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I find the most prominent researchers on a given subject in the life sciences?
How can I find the most prominent researchers on a given subject in the life sciences? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 9:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lunchbox at 9:54 PM PST - 8 comments
I dream of Jean
What brand of jeans were those? [more inside]
Breastfeeding question
I don't feel the "let down" when I'm nursing. The baby is wetting/pooing enough and growing great, so I must be making enough milk. Why don't I feel it?
On a related note: I don't feel any kind of lovely feeling when I nurse which makes me wonder if I'm not releasing oxytocin. I went 2 weeks overdue, which makes me think my body may not produce it naturally (pitocin is man-made oxytocin). Of note: I hate having my nipples manipulated during sex (or any time) and I've never, ever wanted make-up sex in my very happy 13 year marriage.
Who would I ask about this medically? an endocrinologist?
What does mean?
Emoji are mostly self-explanatory on the iPhone and very helpful, but there are quite a few that aren't easily understandable to me, a USian. Is there an emoji to english dictionary out there? [more inside]
posted by Brent Parker at 9:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Brent Parker at 9:28 PM PST - 5 comments
Chromeplus not plus-ing
Chromeplus browser for windows: I want to like it, cannot grok how it's supposed to block ads. [more inside]
yes no maybe so
My great-uncle says Obama cut his Social Security. Is this true? [more inside]
Beyond 80,000 Super Mario Clones
We all love Flash Friday around these parts. But where can we find flash/casual games that are reviewed or blogged about intelligently? [more inside]
Black mold all over drywall = hypochondriac's nightmare!?
My bathroom has black mold growing at the top of the wall/edge ofthe ceiling.
The wall is white paint over drywall, and the paint has been blistering and revealing thick black mold under the paint/ on top of the dry wall. This area of my bathroom sometimes leaks due to another leaky bathroom being located rght above my bathroom.
My questions:
1. How quickly do I need to take action
2. Can I resolve this myself, safely
3. If I clean it, what chemicals do I use
4. If I clean it, what safety gear do I need (breathing mask, gloves, etc)
5. If I clean it, what are my health risks and can they be easily treated with antibiotics/quick doctors visti?
6. Should I burn the house down and run right now?
Aid for bluejean virgin
Please help me buy my near-first-ever pair of jeans. I understand that they are blue and they come in many different styles. Where can I find some versatile, dressy-to-professional, comfortable jeans that will flatter my body type? [more inside]
posted by ms.codex at 8:21 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by ms.codex at 8:21 PM PST - 32 comments
How is DVI formed? How is DVI formed? How laptop get co-nnect-ed?
I need to figure out: the correct cord with which to connect my MSI Wind netbook to an older Toshiba tube-style HDTV (a... DVI-D Dual thing, or something, maybe?! + a ???), and where I can purchase such a cord. I am cord-illiterate. Halp! [more inside]
House or education first?
Asking for a friend: "I'm going to be buying a house next summer. I want to finish my bachelor's degree before all the house craziness, but there are some complications..." [more inside]
Methods for maintaining a positive self-image
I have a pretty healthy self-image, but there are some things I'd like to improve. What methods have worked for you? [more inside]
posted by lucysparrow at 7:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lucysparrow at 7:46 PM PST - 10 comments
What are your best tips to get yourself out of feeling needy?
What are your best tips to get yourself out of feeling needy after a relationship is over? [more inside]
It's very ... uhhh weathery?
WordsmithFilter: Give me an adjective for something along the lines of: "having varied or constantly changing (but not necessarily extreme) weather"?
USB Header -> Port solution?
I need to turn a USB Header on motherboard into an *internal* USB port. No cables. Someone's GOT to have made one of these... but I can't find it. Help, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by SpecialK at 7:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SpecialK at 7:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me produce yumminess with fresh herbs?
How can I use the small but frequent herb harvests from my Aerogarden? [more inside]
posted by oblique red at 6:35 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by oblique red at 6:35 PM PST - 29 comments
How to best dispose of my unwanted stuff?
I am working on getting rid of a lot of old possessions (baseball cards, electronics, clothes, etc.) that I've accumulated since childhood. I am not certain of the best way to dispose of some of these things. What's the best way to make sure most of it doesn't just end up in a landfill and/or might also bring me some profit? [more inside]
Good dentist in DFW
Looking for a dentist recommendation in Dallas/Fort Worth. [more inside]
Good shots, bad brain.
My little brother is a great athlete but has a bad attitude. Help, please? [more inside]
On the road again...
What should I have done to an older vehicle I just purchased? [more inside]
Where to find glace (glazed) fruit in Vancouver BC
Where can I buy glace (glazed) fruit in Vancouver, BC? [more inside]
posted by tabubilgirl at 4:32 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by tabubilgirl at 4:32 PM PST - 12 comments
Lines in the sand
Can you recommend a property surveyor in Portland OR? [more inside]
Wannabe Julia Child
Affordable cooking classes in the Boston area? [more inside]
How can I Implement Revenue Sharing on a Wordpress Blog While Serving Ads Only to Search Engine Visitors?
How can I implement an author AdSense Revenue Sharing System on my WordPress blog while only serving ads to Search Engine Visitors? [more inside]
Tell me DTMFA, and tell me how.
I know I need to break up with him. But I Just. Can't. Do it. Apparently, I would rather torture myself for months and months and months, second-guessing every thought I have. Help. [more inside]
What have you done with my Volumes?
MacFilter: Extraneous OS X volume suffixes? [more inside]
posted by kanuck at 3:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kanuck at 3:27 PM PST - 4 comments
How does an American man visit Iran with a Muslim Iranian woman?
I'm a non-religious American man planning on visiting Iran with a Muslim Iranian woman. What precautions should we take? [more inside]
posted by dkh at 3:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dkh at 3:21 PM PST - 13 comments
The Greatest Water Balloon Fight ever
We want to host a giant water balloon fight. Help us brainstorm the logistics! [more inside]
Do I tell this girl to stop chewing with her mouth open?
A girl I am currently living with and working with abroad has the terrible habit of unknowingly chewing all of her food with her mouth open and making a terribly annoying sound. We´re friendly though not best friends. Do I tell her? I feel like I would only be doing her a favor but I haven´t known her that long and I don´t know if it´s my place to intervene. Thoughts?
posted by masters2010 at 2:54 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by masters2010 at 2:54 PM PST - 40 comments
Where to fly in Chicago?
AirFilter: Where can I learn to fly in Chicago? [more inside]
What's the funniest book you've read lately?
Please recommend funny books for me to read. [more inside]
posted by gingerbeer at 2:40 PM PST - 98 comments
posted by gingerbeer at 2:40 PM PST - 98 comments
Online permission forms?
Online Forms: Help me figure out how to move my event specific permission forms and yearly medical forms online? [more inside]
Not so much born to run.
'Old-fashioned' running vs pose running: which one will cause less injury during training for an upcoming race in approximately 2 months? Sorry for length. [more inside]
posted by zennish at 2:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by zennish at 2:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Bob Sheppard Repeating Player Numbers?
Why did Yankees announcer Bob Sheppard repeat the number of the players he announced? "Number two...Derek Jeter...number two." [more inside]
Turning cat6 into 16 carats
I have just come into possession of a lot of cat6 cable (in bulk). What's the best way to turn it into money? [more inside]
visual studio memory
I'm running visual studio 2008 on Vista with 8 GB of memory, and I want to be able to input a very large array from a file to perform calculations on, but it won't let me input a file that is 3GB long. Is there a way to correct this? [more inside]
Ceiling fan replacement switch hang up
Replacing the switch in my 3-speed Hunter ceiling fan. The power is turned off. I've taken it apart and there are four wires going to the old switch, but the replacement only has poles for three wires. What do I do? Thanks.
posted by wsg at 1:57 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by wsg at 1:57 PM PST - 16 comments
I Saw This Graph But Now I Can't Find It Anymore!
Help me find this newly-published (within the last month) graph! This article/ webpage had a graph of house prices in different countries relative to income (?). The graph was interactive and had sliding bars where you could adjust for different time periods and different countries (US, UK, Switzerland, Japan, China, etc). I think I probably saw it on either BBC or NYTimes website, maybe Slate or FT. [more inside]
posted by moiraine at 1:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by moiraine at 1:56 PM PST - 3 comments
Can an amateur reasonably perform a limited lymphatic massage with the appropriate books?
Can an amateur reasonably perform a limited lymphatic massage with the appropriate books? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 1:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by adipocere at 1:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Spending money for a college student?
My daughter will be starting college in a few weeks - a small liberal arts school in a small town in Ohio. My question: How much spending money should I provide her? She will be on an unlimited meal plan, so food should not be a big expense, and she will have an account at the book store for her textbooks and other school supplies. Any students or parents want to weigh in?
Condom plus lube: the basics?
Using condoms and lube: what's the process here? [more inside]
July 15: not yet eaten by wolves
My partner is pretty overprotective of me. Is there anything I can do to calm his fears when I leave the house? Is there anything I can do to stop being irritated by what often feels like a smothering level of concern? [more inside]
How do I get bumped from flights more often?
What are the days and times that have the best change of being bumped from a flight? I fly 3 or 4 times a year and am usually extremely flexible on what day (and time of day) I can book my flights, and it's usually not inconvenient for me at all if I can volunteer to be bumped to a later flight and get a $400 travel voucher. [more inside]
Is "Dressy Casual" for Men Slacks Only?
AskMeFi has before addressed the nebulous definition of "dressy casual" (more for women than men), but I'm curious: what happens when you think the person defining it is dead wrong? [more inside]
posted by mrkinla at 1:13 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by mrkinla at 1:13 PM PST - 25 comments
Saturday and Sunday morning in Chicago.
Saturday and Sunday mornings in Chicago. What's fun? [more inside]
Where can I buy a set of dominos in playing card form?
Where can I buy a set of dominos in playing card form? [more inside]
North American Scum -- but maybe without the scum part?
Looking for songs about North Americans. [more inside]
Ergonomic Chair Basics
I have been given a budget of $500 to select a new office chair. I don't know what to look for and could use some help! [more inside]
All I know is Go Fish and Kings.
I'm looking for the definitive book or website of card games. [more inside]
Practical web programming books & resources?
Practical web programming books & resources for the ultimate goal of creating a niche community website. [more inside]
Did i just eat that??
What should i do post eating an unhealthy meal or 3 to curb its effects on my brain and body? [more inside]
Project Management software that Just Works?
I have tried a big number of PM software packages: OpenGoo, OpenAtrium, ProjectPier, Merlin, OpenProj, Project.net, Basecamp and have never found anything that had all the features I really need and that was easy to work with. Can you help? [more inside]
Help me prepare for a PhD in Counseling Psychology
My program begins in the fall of this year and I was hoping for any tips, suggestions, do's and don'ts, or anything that you wish someone would have told you before beginning a program. The advice could be personal or professional. I'm open to anything. [more inside]
What are some good guidelines to keep my confidence up and show her I'm worth hanging with and possibly dating if I can conjure up the chemistry?
I didn't think the whole "if you're persistent it'll work" thing would work, but it did and now I have a chance to get to know her better...what do I do? She's gorgeous and smart...now if I can just get her to laugh some more with me, I'll be on the right path. Or do I boast, or compliment? [more inside]
posted by talljamal at 12:06 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by talljamal at 12:06 PM PST - 25 comments
What's the best way to temporarily hang shelves in plaster?
Can I install kitchen shelves on a plaster wall that won't cause damage and can be removed when I move out? [more inside]
I think I broke something in my body
Lately alcohol is doing weird things to my body that I simply do not understand. Please help. [more inside]
Frantic pigeons?
Today I was at Boston Common eating lunch, and observed a fairly large group of pigeons all acting in the same bizarre way. For upwards of half an hour (and despite no obvious bread-throwers), a group of 50 or so pigeons was tearing around the park at great speed and low altitude, stopping for frequent and very intense fights on the ground over nonexistent food. [more inside]
posted by heyforfour at 11:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by heyforfour at 11:14 AM PST - 7 comments
fail safe way to prevent children's cavities?
I brush my children's teeth twice a day. They only drink water, never soft drinks of fruit juices or stuff like that. Candy is a rare treat. They're 3 and 1. Is this enough to prevent cavities? [more inside]
posted by uauage at 11:11 AM PST - 62 comments
posted by uauage at 11:11 AM PST - 62 comments
How could one encrypt a Windows Mobile 5.0 device?
Can TrueCrypt be used to encrypt a Windows Mobile 5.0 device? [more inside]
My head is cluttered with thoughts
I'm going back to school. But I keep have this weird feeling that I don't know what I'm doing, even though I've got it all planned out, but my thinking keeps getting sloppy and jumping. Please help me figure out how to organize my next steps. [more inside]
Did Madeline Albright and Elena Kagan waste brain energy this way?
I'm an accomplished 20-something female who can't seem to get over my average looks. Have searched the archives and spent some time in therapy, but not finding the answers I'm looking for. [more inside]
She don't seal like she once did
Replacing a refrigerator door seal: handy homeowner project, or professionals-only procedure? plus related questions. [more inside]
posted by ottereroticist at 10:14 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ottereroticist at 10:14 AM PST - 16 comments
Fun, choose your own adventure games?
Inspired by this post, what are some fun, online, choose-your-own-adventure games similar to this or this?
The Treachery of Google Image Search
About 5 years ago, I stumbled upon an awesome desktop wallpaper, which - in the EXACT style (background color, font, etc.) of Magritte's "The Treachery of Images" - said, I think, "Ceci n'est pas un desktop." But now I can't find it anywhere! Can anybody direct me to it once more?? Thanks a million!!
posted by Misciel at 10:03 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Misciel at 10:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Leaving job, but manager is making future plans. Should I speak up?
I'm leaving my job, but my boss is making travel plans for the future. Should I say anything about it? [more inside]
Soundbites Drillbits
I need quick stats and talking points to use IN FAVOR of banning drilling in state waters along the Florida Coast. [more inside]
posted by swlabr at 9:53 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by swlabr at 9:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Stoppard's Radio Plays
Where can I find the Tom Stoppard's radio plays, either online or to purchase, as originally broadcast? [more inside]
This isn't a time capsule! It's just a bunch of paper!
YANMAG (You are not my Apple Genius): I have a shiny new 1TB Time Capsule, but I can't get the damn thing to work. When I try to configure it and it restarts, my Mac seems to lose its ability to detect it. [more inside]
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 9:24 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 9:24 AM PST - 13 comments
Dueling pianos in Minneapolis/St. Paul area?
Do you have any suggestions for a dueling pianos show in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area? [more inside]
Graduate lit pep talk.
Fellow English (and other language) lit graduate students: recommend me what you think is the best online source for getting up to speed on either common terminology or current trends in the discipline. [more inside]
Help me find the name of a short film that aired on IFC
I'm trying to figure out the name of a short film that aired on IFC this year (don
't know month). I think it was russian (it was definitely not in english). It was about a group of young boys. One of the boys decides he the antichrist (or a demon, im not positive) and does various activities to demonstrate that he is in fact what he claims to be. The whole group of boys seem to go along with the antichrist boy, except for one who is a little freaked out by it. The antichrist boy targets the freaked out boy, making him do horrible things or he will kill him. I recall a scene where the antichrist boy makes the freaked out boy push a bicycle up a crazy mountain with a lot of wait on it (it might of been all of the children weighing it down?). There was a scene where an animal is brutally killed. Another scene featured blood that the boys drank from a goblet (not sure about the goblet part). I think the final scene had something to do with the antichrist boy being burried alive. If someone could identify the film and produce the title, I would be quite greatful.
posted by fightoplankton at 9:00 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by fightoplankton at 9:00 AM PST - 3 comments
htpassword woes...
How do I use htaccess to manage user access across multiple sites with the same code base...? [more inside]
Veggie slow cooking
Failed Credit Card Fraud?
Why did someone use my credit card information to make a fraudulent online purchase, but then have the goods shipped to me? [more inside]
posted by burnmp3s at 8:25 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by burnmp3s at 8:25 AM PST - 21 comments
Can anyone identify this grounding hum problem?
I'm having (sort of) intermittent grounding-hum type problems with a set of powered speakers and need some advice. [more inside]
how to find information to calculate cost basis for old stocks?
where can i find comprehensive information about corporate actions that happened a long time ago (1990s) along with its details like basis allocation, etc. [more inside]
How to overcome my fear of getting sued?
How can I get over being afraid of getting sued? I like my mental health-related job but internally panic every time I have a client start saying they'll sue me, take my license, etc. [more inside]
posted by ShadePlant at 8:12 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 8:12 AM PST - 23 comments
It bothers me way too much that my wife has stopped reading for fun
My wife has stopped reading for pleasure. I'm a writer. This is really starting to bother me. [more inside]
Why don't I like people? Yes, I've tried!
This would be a fairly standard 'how do I make friends' question, except I know the reason I can't. Lack of social skills, not liking normal socialising exercises (e.g. parties), and living miles from anywhere are part of it, but before I get to those problems I have this one: I don't like anybody. Seriously, this is an even bigger problem than people not liking me. [more inside]
Stereo fails at high volume
Why does my stereo shut itself off at higher volumes? [more inside]
Hold on, let me open that file... just one minute here...
I the hive can help me find a program that will allow me to instantly switch my desktop to any number of current setups that includes programs and files. I’m not quite sure how to boil it down to the simplest terms for searching. [more inside]
posted by studentbaker at 7:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by studentbaker at 7:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Full deluxe duplex
A computer recording question. What will I need to turn a modern desktop PC into a multitrack studio? [more inside]
Spotty, (?) Orange (?), Scandinavian (?) notebooks?
I vaguely remember seeing the English-language website for a Scandanavian (?) company that makes notebooks. The pages were spotted rather than lined (at least for the ones I was looking at), and the covers were plain and may have been orange (although maybe that was just the colourscheme of the website). Not much to go on, but does anyone know the company I'm talking about? [more inside]
posted by caek at 6:23 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by caek at 6:23 AM PST - 10 comments
Save me from getting on my hands and knees!
Is there an easy way to clean baseboards with a small ridge? [more inside]
Please help with this disgusting matter!
I really thought it was a pimple...please help! Gross details inside [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 4:31 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Tarumba at 4:31 AM PST - 36 comments
Why can't I stare at the sun?
What evidence is there that staring at the sun makes you go blind? [more inside]
what is the dorian scale good for
how do you use dorian scales in jazz guitar? [more inside]
posted by edtut at 12:38 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by edtut at 12:38 AM PST - 5 comments
July 14
Is it against eBay guidelines to sell an item you do not possess?
Is it against eBay guidelines to sell an item you do not possess? [more inside]
posted by beniamino at 11:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by beniamino at 11:29 PM PST - 14 comments
Hard work spotlights the character of people
In the penultimate episode of season two of The Wire why does [more inside]
posted by Mitheral at 11:18 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Mitheral at 11:18 PM PST - 17 comments
Want to sell my 20D with a lens and some accessories; how much?
I'm trying to figure out a good price for my Canon 20D with the battery grip and the 17-85mm lens. [more inside]
Tips for a first-time backpacker!
My first ever backpacking trip is coming up, and I'm pretty much all ready but I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice or share some experiences. [more inside]
posted by hempgranola at 10:17 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by hempgranola at 10:17 PM PST - 28 comments
My fiance needs an awesome suit for our wedding and beyond!
My fiance needs a suit for our wedding and beyond. Please help us sort through the myriad options. Special snowflake details: He wears a boys size 18 and won't really need to wear a suit after the special day but will be transitioning from a jeans and t-shirt job environment to a business casual one. Help us figure out if he should get an off the rack boys suit or an internet made to measure or if we should go somewhere in person for custom (we're in NYC). [more inside]
Getting over things I regret
How can i get over physically hurting others (accidentally) at my own fault? [more inside]
Dentist in Portland?
I need recommendations for a dentist in Portland, Oregon. [more inside]
Roller Coaster! Of Aesthetic Pleasure! Roller Coaster! Whoo, Hoo, Hoo!
Tell me where (and IF) I can obtain a roller-coaster caliber seatbelt buckle. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 9:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 9:10 PM PST - 5 comments
first-week workout aches
When starting to work out again after a long period of physical laziness, how to pace yourself to minimize aching?
A Vegetarian's Dilemma
How do you explain you're a vegetarian without offending anyone? [more inside]
Looking for a small, but somewhat powerful laptop/netbook
Looking for a small, but somewhat powerful laptop/netbook. Ideally, would have the following features:
- around a 10' - 11" screen
- 2 Gig or more RAM
- Windows 7
- Available now & not a Dell
* Solid State Hard Drive (SSD)
More details inside... [more inside]
TzitTzit?
I have noticed in some Orthodox neighbourhoods , that very young boys (5 or 6) wearing tzittzit's. I thought that only boys who had gone through bar mitzvah's wore them? [more inside]
posted by PinkMoose at 8:49 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by PinkMoose at 8:49 PM PST - 9 comments
Frequent Flier, Forever Useless
I have a specific question regarding airline frequent flier miles. When an airline changes alliances (ex: from SkyTeam to Star Alliance), how do they manage your miles? Is there such thing as a one time one shot transfer? [more inside]
Getting around New York City and is there a fashion museum
New York City car & driver for a day? [more inside]
Looking for a standing globe in the Boston area
A friend is looking to buy a floor-standing globe (something kind of like this). They're not hard to find online, but she'd prefer to see one in person before buying. Does anyone know of a store in the Boston area that carries such globes?
How to Get a Dead Man's Signature
My parents had a house fire recently, and their insurance cut them a significant check to replace their belongings and rebuild the house. However, my deceased grandfather's name was on their policy, he had helped them buy it nearly twenty years ago, and the banks in town won't cash it without his signature. How is this even possible? [more inside]
For now we see through a roller door shutter, not at all
What are some good ideas to preserve your health and happiness if your flat has windows, but they are covered with exterior metal roller doors? [more inside]
Connect ZERO. I feel like an idiot.
Why am I so bad at Connect Four? [more inside]
Help me find weird, real books.
Just read John Burdett's Godfather of Kathmandu and want more, more, more. So much detail inside. [more inside]
Online Moodboarding
Online moodboard creators - which are your favourites? [more inside]
Can cats have Type A personalities?
Cat owners share your wisdom please! Anybody tried homeopathic remedies (i.e., Composure Cat Chews) for managing anxious behaviors? [more inside]
posted by gilsonal at 7:21 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by gilsonal at 7:21 PM PST - 23 comments
Last.FM protects thieves.
(How) can I force Last.FM to be helpful in the case of the stolen laptop? [more inside]
How to recoup money from lost FedEx package containing debit card?
What can I do as a customer if FedEx lost my package, which contained a prepaid debit card? [more inside]
posted by hellomina at 6:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hellomina at 6:54 PM PST - 5 comments
Camping and swimming in Northern California
Looking for a smallish campsite in Northern California with close driving or walking access to great swimming holes. [more inside]
Help me support my friend.
Searching for support groups in New York City, for young-ish adults who are coping with a sick parent. [more inside]
How to handle herpetic whitlow outbreak?
Herpetic whitlow is out of control this season. I am going to set up a doctors appointment soon to ask about being on preventative acyclovir, but how do I handle it in the mean time? [more inside]
What is the proper level of affection in front of children?
I am a childless woman dating a man with children and I need some advice. [more inside]
Screen Printing Tshirts is the best, but what kind of print on demand processes have similar quality?
How much variability is there in different Print on Demand t-shirt printing methods? (eg Direct to Garment vs Heat Transfer vs ???) Do they all suck compared to real silk screen printing? [more inside]
posted by mhh5 at 6:26 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mhh5 at 6:26 PM PST - 6 comments
Hungry girl looking for Chinese food.
Stuck on an island. Need supplies. Can anyone recommend a good site for specifically chinese foods? [more inside]
posted by tokidoki at 6:20 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by tokidoki at 6:20 PM PST - 2 comments
The art of interviewing
How would I to learn how to conduct interviews? (not the employment kinds) [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide at 6:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by TheOtherSide at 6:13 PM PST - 7 comments
Nip Gyp in the Bud
What can I do before the fact to prevent or discourage my shady landlord from failing to refund all or part of my security deposit when my lease term is up? [more inside]
Help me make a photo wall.
How can I decorate my living room wall with lots of photos without framing them or tacking each one up individually? [more inside]
Help me dye my hair red.
I want to go red. My husband wants me to go red. What do I need to know before I actually dye my hair red? [more inside]
Direction needed, please!
How would you describe the DIRECTION your hand moves when turning a car key on? [more inside]
Please suggest goodies for my ill friend
I'm trying to find tasty treats for a gift basket for a friend with very strict (medically imposed) dietary restrictions. [more inside]
A depressing life
BookFilter. Looking for this book. Written by an American. It's about a girl, born in the 30s, I think. She goes to Barnard College and her life turns out to be rather depressing and meaningless (amongst other things becomes promiscuous, drinks, ends up alone). I remember it being depressing but not cruel, but not much else. Any ideas?
posted by MrMisterio at 5:43 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by MrMisterio at 5:43 PM PST - 2 comments
Where should I move?
Where should I move? I have lived in the county I grew up in my entire life I am ready for a change. [more inside]
A variation on the birthday paradox
I have 232 facebook friends, and six of them share a birthday in common (not 6 different pairs of people on the same birthday, but 6 out of the 232 were born on the 17th of July. Now, I know it only takes 23 random people to get a 50% chance of at least ONE birthday collision, but how the heck do I figure out the odds on this one? Is this a significant anomaly, or reasonably expected? My one stats class was entirely too long ago....
posted by um_maverick at 5:32 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by um_maverick at 5:32 PM PST - 25 comments
Getchyer Hot Donuts! Hot Donuts Here!
Where can I find fresh, hot, glazed donuts in Manhattan for breakfast? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 4:26 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 4:26 PM PST - 17 comments
Reliable online source for vintage designer bags?
You are a vintage Chanel Bag: where oh where, on the web, can I find you? [more inside]
SLI without the graphics cards.
How do SLI slots work for non-graphics cards? [more inside]
Movers in NYC?
Movers and storage recommendations for the NYC area? [more inside]
How do I deal with aggressive flies in my yard?
I like gardening, but I am put off by a few aggressive flies who never cease to buzz at me or very close to me whenever I go outdoors. Is there any way to deter them? [more inside]
Can I sell my nearly new macbook for parts?
Soup attacked my Macbook and now it is on its way to fried-land. Lots of things still work fine, and it's less than 1 year old. Is there a way to get money from the parts? [more inside]
Should I be concerned about being nude around (same-sex) children in the locker room?
Should I be concerned about being nude around (same-sex) children in the locker room? [more inside]
Favorite San Francisco Webistes/Resources
I recently moved from Brunswick, Maine to San Francisco. I know there are all sorts of amazing things going on here, but I'm looking for unique, helpful, or interesting websites and services that are either specific to San Francisco, or primarily helpful in large cities that weren't available to me in Brunswick. Anything you'd call "Web 2.0" probably applies, and if it's in beta that's probably a good sign. I've got a (short) sample list after the fold. [more inside]
Windowing problem in Excel
Car rental and camping near chicago.
A question about renting a car and camping within 4 hours of Chicago. [more inside]
How can I display foreign language characters in LaTex as they are?
How can I make LaTex more foreign language friendly? [more inside]
What to do with all these web apps?
What should I do with Facebook, Twitter, Blogger, Livejournal, Flickr, Tumblr and my own website? [more inside]
Skim milk + 2% = 1% ?
If you were to combine 1 cup of skim milk and 1 cup of 2% milk, does that essentially give you two cups of 1% milk? [more inside]
What constitutes due notice of parking policy?
What constitutes a legally binding agreement between an apartment complex and its tenant/what constitutes due notice of a landlord's parking policy? [more inside]
What can I do to quickly make the rash on my upper legs (related to waxing) go away?
I've waxed my legs for many years with no problems. Today I got my legs waxed (with an esthetician I've seen many times who is wonderful) and I noticed a few hours later that I have a rash on my upper leg. [more inside]
posted by tacoma1 at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tacoma1 at 2:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Can anyone recommend some good quality, simple, brown slip on loafers?
Can anyone recommend some good quality, simple, brown slip on loafers? [more inside]
Rolling Stone Here I Come
How do I become one of the guys up front at concerts (big and small) taking photos? [more inside]
What do I need to know about fine (and faux) jewelry?
What do I need to know about fine (and faux) jewelry? [more inside]
They said they'd "take care of me"... what does that mean?
Someone hit my car and left a note, I have their insurance info and have started a claim with their insurance company. What can I expect? (Michigan, USA) [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 1:43 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Vorteks at 1:43 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I make my future apartment more festive?
Help me figure out how to make my furnished, but spartan/box-like apartment more pleasant to live in. [more inside]
posted by franc.o.bolos at 1:04 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by franc.o.bolos at 1:04 PM PST - 16 comments
What cell phone is the best... phone?
What cell phone is the best... phone? Ignoring all the whiz-bang smartphone stuff, what cell phone (GSM, unlocked) is the best at actual phone functions? Sounds the best? Easy to use? Fits well in my pocket? Good reception? [more inside]
Looking For Thin, Magnetic Metal
ConstructionMaterialFilter: Help me find the right piece of metal for my ideal spice storage solution. [more inside]
posted by shew at 12:43 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by shew at 12:43 PM PST - 5 comments
Mussels
For a few days every week, I am a mover, and I spent about 12 hours lifting boxes and running up and down stairs. How do I translate these extended workouts into some muscle growth? [more inside]
YouAreNotMyPlumber: How to connect a washing machine
daisyk and I have just moved into a spiffy new flat. Unfortunately, we can't figure out how to connect the washing machine drain. Our drain hose looks this. There is a passage from the washing machine cubby leading to the cupboard under the sink, clearly meant for the drain hose. However, in the cupboard, we only have this weird conical attachement. How do we mate the two without creating a mess?
posted by Zarkonnen at 12:33 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 12:33 PM PST - 13 comments
C is for coward?
Am I a huge coward? Sorry this is so long. [more inside]
Unjustified hotel cleaning fee
A hotel where I stayed charged me an unjustified $250 cleaning fee. What can I do? [more inside]
Don't they ever advertise the kinds of jobs I want?
You know those jobs that people can do from home, that aren't telemarketing, spamming, MLM, or outright scams? The creative ones? I'm tired of wanting one and ready to find one for myself! But how? Please read the More Inside before answering. [more inside]
Bourbon at 8AM probably isn't the best solution
There's a girl I see often that I'd like to get to know better. Problem: I'm absolutely terrified on how to start. [more inside]
Automating Sched. D wash sale accounting?
Is there a way to automate wash sale accounting/schedule D preparation for a very active investor? [more inside]
Why do I have to have two MRI's?
I need an MRI of both my lower back and my left knee. The lady in scheduling told me I will have to be in the MRI for 40 minutes for my back, and then I'll come out and then have to go right back in for another 40 minutes for my knee. This doesn't seem right. Why can't I stay in the MRI machine for 40 minutes and then have my back and knee imaged at the same time? [more inside]
University digital resources - help me take advantage of them!
Beyond the stacks - what library e-resources shouldn't I miss as a new grad student? [more inside]
posted by deludingmyself at 12:09 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by deludingmyself at 12:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Aluminum Verses Vinyl Siding Cost
My house siding was damaged in a recent hail storm. Currently I have aluminum siding, but I understand to replace aluminum siding cost more money than vinyl siding. Would anyone know approximately how much more a sheet of aluminum siding would cost verses a sheet of vinyl siding? Thanks in advance!
Help four picky people vacate
My friends and I want to go on vacation for a week at the end of December or in early January, but we need help picking the best spot. Difficulty: everyone has their own requirements, so there are a lot of constraints: [more inside]
Capsaicin Conundrum
How can I preemptively prevent pain from hot wings? [more inside]
posted by ajackson at 11:49 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by ajackson at 11:49 AM PST - 17 comments
Breast Milk for Sale to Adults?
Do you know of anyone who sells their breast milk for consumption by adults? [more inside]
posted by rzperllian at 11:30 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by rzperllian at 11:30 AM PST - 26 comments
Music Stores in Dallas, TX?
Are there any notable music stores in Dallas that I should check out? [more inside]
List of non-profits
How can I obtain a listing of not for profit corporations for a given geographical location (zip code, city, county, even state) in the United States?
posted by cedar at 11:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cedar at 11:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Restaurant and Bar Recommendations for San Francisco
Restaurant and bar recommendations for San Francisco. [more inside]
Oral BC hack, to predict my sensitivity to Mirena?
If I've never tried hormonal birth control, is it illogical to have my first try be a Mirena IUD? [more inside]
Why do my parents hate Canadian guys I date?
Is there some reason my early-boomer, somewhat conservative parents have a gripe with Canada - or are they just being their normal crazy? [more inside]
Help me demystify children
I need to figure out whether or not I want kids, before I accept my boyfriend's proposal. I think that I don't, but I have almost no experience with them. What are some places that might allow me (a stranger with no babysitting experience) to spend time with young kids, so I can start to make up my mind? [more inside]
My users don't like personal visits, Microsoft!
Microsoft is going to do BAD THINGS to my users' desktops when I release this month's patches. I could use some input from the hive mind on how to proceed. [more inside]
posted by charred husk at 10:35 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by charred husk at 10:35 AM PST - 11 comments
Need canoes (that are past their prime)----Will Travel (in U.S.)
Any ideas where to get 100 old aluminum canoes for a large public art outdoor sculpture? [more inside]
Which kind of bleep bloop do I like?
Is there a name for the kind of upbeat-dreamy-electropop-remix-techno music made by Pogo/Fagotron and Susumu Hirasawa? And where can I find more of it? [more inside]
Strange numbers on wristwatch dial
What are these little numbers around the rim of the face/dial on my watch?
http://i.imgur.com/Jl5Rr.jpg [more inside]
posted by Ike_Arumba at 10:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ike_Arumba at 10:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Frequent Flier Sign In
Why do (some) airlines make me sign in with the Frequent Flier number rather than an e-mail address or username? Does this have to do with their systems or something to do with marketing?
posted by sandmanwv at 9:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 9:55 AM PST - 6 comments
Why is YouTube mysteriously breaking?
I've been working on promoting a video on YouTube, and we've been getting reports from a handful of people (probably 15-20 complaints total out of 28K+ views) that they're unable to watch the video on YouTube or embedded anywhere else. The player loads and it seems to buffer, but the video/audio simply won't play. Even more bizarre, everybody reporting this problem has been able to watch other videos on YouTube (only ours refuses to play). Has anybody else encountered a problem like this, and were you able to resolve it? [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis at 9:18 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by OverlappingElvis at 9:18 AM PST - 12 comments
I bet someone's gonna say 'lawyer,' aren't they?
I have discovered a passion for collaborative, research-intensive projects which involve a lot of creative problem-solving and some sort of concrete product at the end. What jobs and/or hobbies should I look at? [more inside]
Excuse me, what?
Do guys mention wanting to get laid to girls they don't want to lay? [more inside]
Dating the super-busy
Dating someone super-busy - I'm ok with the busy, but any advice on the early stages? [more inside]
Culling my musical herd
Looking for a media player for Windows that can directly delete files. [more inside]
Totally tubular, or gag me with a spoon?
Bike Commuter-Filter: Should I replace these tubular rims/tires with clinchers? [more inside]
How can we let people know we exist without a huge marketing budget?
How in the world can I successfully promote / market my business with little to no advertising budget? (which will, of course, change, when we get more customers). Especially since I am NOT a marketing expert in any way, shape, or form? (description of the business and more details inside) [more inside]
posted by darknemus at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by darknemus at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Clothes for Cheeep
There's a store in Florida that resells catalog and in-store returns from Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People and J. Crew at a HUGE discount (because they've been used, although gently or not at all in most cases). [more inside]
Would it be horrible to have an office in a basement?
Have you ever worked in an office without windows? [more inside]
Are there any US accredited, for-credit online courses that don't have a *minimum* time limit?
Are there any US accredited, for-credit online courses that don't have a *minimum* time limit? [more inside]
Is going to PNG for two weeks a bad idea in the first trimester of pregnancy?
I have just been asked to go to Papua New Guinea for work for about two weeks. Issue is, I just found out I'm pregnant. Should I still go? [more inside]
If I'd known I'd be paying taxes on the whiskey I would have drunk less of it.
I just recieved a form CP2000 from the IRS showing about five thousand dollars of income from a couple years ago that I didn't claim. I inted to pay what I owe, but I think that the amount is about twice what it should be. [more inside]
Is That Attachment Handier Than the Real Thing?
What attachments are available for someone with a prosthetic arm or hand? [more inside]
Computer Science at University, hit or miss?
Would you recommend Computer Science to school leavers? If so, do you have an opinion as to why dropout and graduate unemployment rates seem to be so high? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell at 7:16 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by grahamwell at 7:16 AM PST - 22 comments
Old lease ends 7/31, new one begins 8/1 - help!
Why is moving in NYC so hard? [more inside]
Cheapest netbook that supports Cisco VPN?
What is an inexpensive netbook I can buy (in the UK) that supports the Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 6:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by vacapinta at 6:15 AM PST - 8 comments
Network my house
My house house has been gutted and I have a chance to rewire everything before the new drywall goes up. Other than the electrical service, what cables would you install to make my house ready for the present and the future? [more inside]
Euros or dollars?
Should I go ahead and buy pounds (or euros) now or wait and buy dollars? [more inside]
How can I give my London room some personality?
Where in London can I get nice, cheap things to decorate my room? [more inside]
Resource-friendly Linux app to stream audio and video over LAN (not VLC or FFserver)?
Any suggestions for some resource-friendly linux software to stream live video (from a webcam) and audio (from a line-in) over the LAN (other than VLC and FFserver)? [more inside]
Comparative data on the work hours of scientists
I would like to find a good source (or perhaps multiple sources) of data for hours worked by doctoral-level researchers and scientists in countries other than the United States. The google, she fails me.
IMPORTANT: This is to win an argument.
Short online documentaries?
Looking for free, short online film, or preferably documentaries I can watch during my lunch break (i.e. no more than 30 minutes in length). [more inside]
posted by Skyanth at 2:19 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Skyanth at 2:19 AM PST - 15 comments
Restless legs worse with exercise
Exercise has made my Restless Leg Syndrome worse. Added extra 12 hour time zone shift. [more inside]
July 13
Traveling alone in Russia as an East Asian?
Safety in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Irkutsk, as an Asian-American? [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 11:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by suedehead at 11:48 PM PST - 13 comments
The 6 letter curse word ,starts with C and deadly(literally).need your advice
It's my first question here, ... and it's kinda heavy...
I met a girl/lady. She 's the sweetest person, but she's got a lump inside one of hear breasts. Size of a big plum, except longer. She moved in to CA, has no health insurance and believes that holistic medicine alone will do the trick if it turned out to be a breast cancer...
She would probably prefer - no chemical, no doc bs, better to live quicker happy, rather than slower but with pain kind of path, but I 'm worried and scared, maybe more than she is. I've heard that mammography and some other scan is needed to evaluate and that it's a sort of financial black hole. What to do folks? I need to get her checked, but both mine and her finances are at all times low/0.
Please, any input will be greatly appreciated.
posted by DivineShadow at 11:40 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by DivineShadow at 11:40 PM PST - 38 comments
How can I stop the noise coming from the steam pipe (?) in our bedroom?
How can I stop the noise coming from the steam pipe (?) in our bedroom's wall? We just moved into an apartment in a not-so-well maintained 1920s-era building. [more inside]
posted by pantufla at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pantufla at 10:45 PM PST - 7 comments
We can only consume SO MANY croutons.
Help us keep our home baked bread fresh. Well, freshish. [more inside]
posted by bibliogrrl at 9:26 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by bibliogrrl at 9:26 PM PST - 43 comments
Windows 7 login required. WTF?
My Windows 7 (64bit) PC crashed and now wants me to login. However, I have never set up a user account. What the heck do I do now? [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 8:32 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ninazer0 at 8:32 PM PST - 4 comments
What's the deal w/ the small vents in the new batting helmets?
Anyone know if the small vents/windows atop the new 'Dark Helmet' batting helmets in use in MLB by some players (and all during this All Star game) provide structural integrity, or what the deal is with them? [more inside]
Is this legit, or should I have a fit?
Should I be worried? I just checked my RBC account online and saw this pending: BANK OF AMERICA TRIALCREDT and the amount pending deposit was 1 cent. [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 8:25 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 8:25 PM PST - 15 comments
Baby name that works in two languages?
Another "name my baby" post. [more inside]
what affects the variables in a language's regional accents?
in english, for the most part, it's vowel sounds that differ across regional accents. in other languages i've studied (italian, hungarian), consonant transpositions seem to be more common. what gives? or am i even drawing accurate conclusions? [more inside]
posted by nevers at 7:50 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by nevers at 7:50 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I make a prototype of my credit-card-terminal invention?
I have an idea in my head that I want to create so I can show it to my potential customers. It is a credit card terminal of sorts that is custom-made to do a specific task. Bear with me while I try and figure out what I want/need! [more inside]
How should I do a long distance job search for an entry level software developer position?
How should I do a long distance job search for an entry level software developer position? Options inside. [more inside]
Everyday jobs that you've found fun and enjoyable
What readily available, everyday jobs have you found enjoyable? [more inside]
posted by mtphoto at 6:57 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by mtphoto at 6:57 PM PST - 38 comments
Best Possible Annual Review Experience?
What could your manager do to make the annual review most productive and effective and least painful? What should your manager ask you to prepare for the annual review? [more inside]
posted by theora55 at 6:54 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by theora55 at 6:54 PM PST - 16 comments
The Right Stuff?
The Right Stuff? For MLB pitchers, that is... [more inside]
What to wear in Houston for interview?
Job interview in Houston for major insurance company. Entry level job. Its the summer down there. Do I wear a suit and tie? Do I ask my contact for guidelines?
Did we break our kids?
We took away two of our sons' pacifiers last week, and they're significantly crabbier. Can we help them get back to their old (relatively happy) selves? [more inside]
posted by pyjammy at 6:35 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by pyjammy at 6:35 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm smart about some things, but this is not one of them
Going to grad school and just received an inheritance - how do I best manage my money? [more inside]
I worry I'm unfit to be a mother.
I always thought I wanted kids. Then I spent ten days alone with my niece, and now I am pretty sure I would rather have a hole in my head. Am I rightly discouraged? Or am I just getting cold feet? [more inside]
Wanted: Documentary About Ireland
Can anyone give me a recommendation for a good, informative documentary about Irish history? [more inside]
I need this job
Where would I find proof of a small private school's accreditation in 2004? [more inside]
posted by Ereshkigal313 at 6:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ereshkigal313 at 6:11 PM PST - 6 comments
What is this contraption in a park?
What is this thing? I saw it in a park in Lake County, Indiana, a few yards away from a small lake. There was another one a few yards away. I thought it might have to do with some sort of game, or maybe fishing (but there was another one a fair distance away from the lake.) It does not rotate. It's about five feet tall. Thanks.
posted by massysett at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by massysett at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
Living without a lease... risks?
My partner and I will be moving to Vancouver in August. We found a great place in a lovely neighborhood. The lady that owns the condo seems incredibly kind and down to earth. That said, she says that because of rules with her condo, she can't legally rent the place to us, which means there are some details that might be concerning... [more inside]
posted by ndicecco at 6:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ndicecco at 6:07 PM PST - 14 comments
What are my options for building a server-based storage solution wirelessly connectable to either an OS X or Windows 7 laptop?
What are my options for building a server-based storage solution wirelessly connectable to either an OS X or Windows 7 laptop? [more inside]
I will call it "my cell"
I'm thinking of renting a room with no windows! Yes/No? [more inside]
posted by niccolo at 5:34 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by niccolo at 5:34 PM PST - 41 comments
No manual f-stop control on my Canon PowerShot camera?
Why does my Canon PowerShot SD890IS camera not have a way to manually change the depth-of-field/f-stop? [more inside]
what to wear to a bachelorette party in AC?
What can I wear to a bachelorette party in Atlantic City, NJ so that I don't look like I'm *trying* to look like I'm 21 again? [more inside]
Does two weeks notice include time spent on jury duty?
If a person gives two weeks notice at a job, but those two weeks include potential jury duty, should you extend the two weeks notice to, say, three? Or is two weeks sufficient, since the employer still gets the full two weeks to find a replacement, whether I'm there or not?
posted by AONeal79 at 5:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by AONeal79 at 5:27 PM PST - 15 comments
box of gears
I have a 2004 Volvo XC 90 - crossover - Recently the gearbox slipped and a warning light appeared informing that the gear box needed urgent servicing... [more inside]
Stir Fry Madness
I've developed a real passion for healthy style stir frying lately, perhaps because it works so well with my awesome rice cooker. I've been using my excellent All Clad frying pan on our ceramic stove top, but am thinking about stepping up to an electric wok . (I know MeFis love cast iron, but I don't.) I'm interested in electric wok recommendations, and also in people's favorite stir fry cookbooks.
posted by bearwife at 5:07 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bearwife at 5:07 PM PST - 11 comments
Did I steal this joke?
Did I steal this joke? "Dress for the job you want. Unless you want to be an astronaut." (Or something along those lines.)
Sister left out of Father's will
My father left one of my siblings out of his will. How good/bad would it be to split things with this sibling anyway? Details inside. [more inside]
Work's gone sour
I've worked at the same place for nearly 11 years, have had above average evaluations, and received three promotions. However, lately, in my manager's eyes I can do nothing right. I feel as if she's harassing me. Can I do anything? [more inside]
Help me turn my mom into a working woman!
Tips for a job interview? My mom has never interviewed in her life but has a great opportunity to interview. How can I help her prepare? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 4:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 4:51 PM PST - 6 comments
The damn dealership broke my radio and I am pisssssssed.
The dealership broke the sound system in the car, claims they did not, and did not fix it. It's a 2002 Saturn LS and when you try to turn on the radio/cd/cassette player it just beeps and says LOCK on the display. What are our options? [more inside]
Do I have a horrid disease?
I have clonus, should I worry? [more inside]
YANMT, but I can't afford a therapist so you'll have to do.
QuarterLifeCrisisFilter: I've been thinking about my future career and considering going to grad school. I only have a vague idea of what I might like to study, but I know I want an advanced degree (preferably sooner rather than later). Is this a bad idea? [more inside]
posted by funfetti at 4:26 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by funfetti at 4:26 PM PST - 26 comments
is my ipod possessed?
is my ipod possessed? [more inside]
An alternate track in biglaw?
I know there are a bunch of lawyers in this community. I wonder if any of you are on "alternate tracks" or "alternative schedules". Or, if you are some other kind of professional who typically bills by the hour, if you can help me come up with a proposal. [more inside]
At least I could kill Clippy
Final Draft 8 for OS X - message board? [more inside]
Help me take shorter showers
I have a new baby and taking a nice long shower is now a thing of the past. I've been using my husband's Pert Shampoo+Conditioner but it makes my hair feel dry and doesn't de-tangle well. Is there a combined shampoo+conditioner product that will actually make my hair feel nice after I use it? Bonus points for hypoallergenic or fragrance free.
Best camera for £450 - I'm fed up with grainy photos!
£450 to spend on a camera (in the UK). What 's the best I can get with it? [more inside]
Backpack or messenger bag? And what sort of suitcase?
I need two pieces of luggage for a trip to India/Singapore/Australia:
posted by alby at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
- A main suitcase that will go in the hold, so weight/size not so important. What features should I be looking out for? I figure wheels are a must, but what sort of wheels?
- A piece of hand baggage (carry-on). Here I'm torn between a rucksack/backpack and a messenger bag. What are the best brands of each, and which should I choose?
posted by alby at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Mmm, iron-y!
What are some ways I can fit more iron into my diet without resorting to iron supplements? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 3:25 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 3:25 PM PST - 33 comments
Help me translate my name into as many languages as possible!
Help me translate my name into as many languages/alphabets/character systems as possible! [more inside]
How to say "to"?
US-EnglishFilter: is there a rule for how the preposition "to" is pronounced? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 3:17 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Rash at 3:17 PM PST - 21 comments
Data recovery for crushed iPhone?
My iPhone got run over by a car. It's unresponsive. Of course I haven't done a back up in ages. I just want my pictures off it. Any way I can attempt the mount the memory chip? [more inside]
iWant to know if this exists?
How can I play my iTunes library from anywhere in my house? [more inside]
posted by chicago2penn at 3:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by chicago2penn at 3:02 PM PST - 12 comments
chart me a path to cold air
what sort of office-professional jobs involve year-round immersion in temperatures below 65F, and how might one consider qualifying for them? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 at 2:59 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by garfy3 at 2:59 PM PST - 28 comments
French articles online?
Where can I find good academic articles written in French online? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 2:58 PM PST - 9 comments
How should i invest?
Should I roll my 401k into an IRA [more inside]
Meeting a new guy's dogs--what treat to bring?
About to meet a pair of dachshunds (belonging to the guy I've been out with a couple of times) for the first time. I'd like to bring them a special treat. I know nothing about dachshunds--what are good dog treats for them? Also open to bringing a toy. [more inside]
posted by Fuego at 2:35 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Fuego at 2:35 PM PST - 28 comments
Reflux troubles.
Reflux issues. To doctor or not to doctor? [more inside]
Can I wear a black suit to a job interview?
Can I wear a black suit to a job interview? With what? [more inside]
What awesome thing can I do this weekend in Chicago?
What awesome, secret, impossible-to-get-in-to thing in Chicago can I take my friends to this weekend? [more inside]
Calculating interest rate
Excel-finance future value help please.... Google Spreadsheet inside. [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic at 2:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by yoyoceramic at 2:05 PM PST - 4 comments
How to become a journalism teacher?
I'd like to lecture/teach a class about how to be a freelance journalist in NYC, any thoughts on where I could offer my services? I'm not a professor, just a jobbing journo.
Free/cheap iPhone 3G app that lets you set an audio alarm for a future date and time?
Free/cheap iPhone 3G app that lets you set an audio alarm for a future date and time?
I am starting pharmacy school this August - would purchasing a tablet laptop help me become more efficient in school?
I am starting pharmacy school this August - would purchasing a tablet laptop help me become more efficient in school? Anyone with tablet experience have opinions? [more inside]
Spice Up a Boring Drive
So I am soon going to be driving from Tucson, Arizona to Los Angeles, California. The drive is long, and will most likely be boring, So I have come here to metafilter to ask if there are any natural features, roadside attractions, interesting things I can stop and see along my route.
But if laughter's the best medicine...
Over the past two months my wife has gradually come to the point where laughter makes her knees give out. It takes a genuine hearty laugh, but she will fall to the floor uncontrollably if there's nothing around the hold onto. Does anyone have an inkling of what this might be related to?
Help! My yard has fleas.
Help! Thanks to the (now fixed) feral cat family living in my yard, it has become overrun by fleas. Because the cats are not reliably handle-able, I can't use something like Advantage on them. Because I have a pet tortoise living in an enclosure in the yard, I'm concerned about using poison sprays. Can anyone recommend a reptile-safe flea poison for a yard and/or a way to de-flea feral cats?
posted by LadyOscar at 1:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by LadyOscar at 1:24 PM PST - 10 comments
Can anyone help me find efficient routes between mutliple points?
Can you point me to a tool that will plot the most efficient route between multiple addresses? [more inside]
I'm like two, three days from unspooling...
Is there a tool that will let me 'map' a website's links & content? [more inside]
MCSE, MCSA, MCTP, or a bowl of Alphabet Soup?
MCSE, MCSA, MCTP, or a bowl of Alphabet Soup? [more inside]
posted by BZArcher at 1:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by BZArcher at 1:06 PM PST - 7 comments
How to re-line/finish a mail slot?
How should I re-line/finish the inside of my house's mail slot? [more inside]
posted by illenion at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by illenion at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Should my refinance cost this much?
Where do I find a mortgage refinance that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? [more inside]
Raising a child, you wish you would have known earlier.
Raising a child, what did you come across that you wished you would have known earlier. [more inside]
posted by zaxour at 12:15 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by zaxour at 12:15 PM PST - 48 comments
questions about selling hardcopy digital art
Selling hardcopies of digital art: how do artists do it? [more inside]
Special Answering Machine Needed!
Multiple voice mailboxes on a single land line answering machine? [more inside]
My Epson Scanner is producing weird, noisy, solarized scans of my transparencies. Help?
My Epson Scanner is producing weird, noisy, solarized scans of my transparencies. Help? [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage at 11:51 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Senor Cardgage at 11:51 AM PST - 6 comments
But, Where Do I Waste My Income Now?
Where are the best places to buy used music gear online? [more inside]
posted by tmcw at 11:39 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tmcw at 11:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Car to PA
Looking for people who have registered a car in PA. I've seen a bunch of different information and there are a lot of quirky requirements, so I'm asking for assistance. Do I have to change over the title and registration to PA from another state, or just the registration? Tracing paper? Really? Am I able to do this directly with the DOT or do I have to use an agent who tacks on additional fees? How does all this work for registering my car in PA from out of state? I know I need insurance, then I register it, then I need to get a bunch of tests done, but if someone knows the entire process because they've done it recently, I'd love to hear from you and get any tips or tricks. I am not looking for just links to the PennDOT website.
Tulum or Cozumel or Both (and things to do)?
Tulum and Cozumel - which one or both, and what to see and do for an outdoorsy / photographer / SCUBA type... [more inside]
posted by jnnla at 11:19 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jnnla at 11:19 AM PST - 11 comments
Does pink pork pose problems?
Can pork be eaten when it is still pink inside? [more inside]
posted by Gomez_in_the_South at 11:15 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Gomez_in_the_South at 11:15 AM PST - 28 comments
How do I use dried oysters?
How can I use a big ol' bag of oysters? [more inside]
The Big and Tall Store is always so literal about the 'and' - it's not the Big and/or Tall Store.
Can you suggest to me a source for tall, thin, flat-front, low-waisted, wrinkle-free dress slacks? [more inside]
posted by komara at 11:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by komara at 11:04 AM PST - 11 comments
DC motor surge protection
If I have an appliance that has a DC motor, should I unplug it during a storm if it's not on a surge protector? Why?
Excuse me
Excuse me without the please... [more inside]
Can you help find this TV stand?
Furniture Filter: I'm looking for media unit similar to that seen in this picture—horizontal, solid wood and low. Ideas where I could find it?
posted by jpcody at 10:52 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jpcody at 10:52 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm thinking fifty dollars, but...
I'm doing some simple computer work for pay, but unsure of what to charge. The work involves resizing some digital images, compiling a short word document to describe them, burning them onto a few CDs, which will then be submitted for a grant. I haven't run any figures by the person I'm doing the work for yet. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 10:38 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by codacorolla at 10:38 AM PST - 9 comments
What is the bus service situation in western Cape Breton?
What is the bus service situation in western Cape Breton? [more inside]
posted by ashputtel at 10:28 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by ashputtel at 10:28 AM PST - 1 comment
New Neighbors - Hypersensitive to noise?
I think we had new neighbors move in downstairs. The building manager has come to us twice with noise complaints.
But - we've got the music and tv turned down quieter than a conversation. No sound producing device is on the floor, or against a wall. The noise from outside (passing cars, the club down the street, other neighbors) is louder to where WE can't hear our music or TV.
I'm thinking i'm going to have the manager come up and hear how LOW we've turned things down and ask if we're being unreasonable. I've been in the same place for 5 years and this is the first time I've had noise complaints.
Any suggestions?
posted by yeloson at 10:23 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by yeloson at 10:23 AM PST - 24 comments
Got tips for family fun for 24 hours in Sacramento, CA in July?
Got any tips for family fun for 24 hours in Sacramento, CA in July? [more inside]
1950s glassware replacement?
Long shot. I have a set of 1950's era Jeannette Hellenic Green glasses from my aunt. We used to have a juice decanter - it broke yesterday. I can't seem to find a replacement. Anyone have any leads? [more inside]
Two Names Sign on Title, One Name Leaves
NotMyLawyerFilter: How can we get my girlfriend's ex-husband's name off her car title? Of course, there are complications... [more inside]
Hold the ghee?
How big of a deal is it to ask Indian restaurants to leave out the ghee? [more inside]
>Find Old Text Adventure Game
[Askingforafriendfilter]: I played a text adventure game on the Apple IIc (Apple //c, Apple ][c) years and years ago that my father probably got off the bbs at work or something. It may or may not have been on the same disk as the text adventure "Planet of the Robots", a text adventure which I was actually able to complete at age 10 or so. [more inside]
Sleeping rough at the Fringe
I'm looking for suggestions on good places to camp during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. [more inside]
iPaperweight?
What can I do with my iPhone 3G (it won't work with ios4)? [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 at 9:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cestmoi15 at 9:33 AM PST - 8 comments
How to determine if water from rain barrel is safe in garden
I'm looking for information regarding the safety of using water from a rain barrel in a vegetable garden. Has anyone seen any studies that test water from a rain barrel to determine its quality? How would I go about getting water tested to make sure it's safe?
Should I name my daughter Lucy?
Should I name my daughter Lucy? [more inside]
What do I do about my casually homophobic workplace?
My workplace is casually homophobic (e.g., "That's so gay," "I think so&so is gay," "Wow dude, how long have you been gay for?"). I'm gay and find this annoying, but one of the offenders is my boss, whom I'm reluctant to correct. How do I deal with this situation tactfully? [more inside]
Help me find techical, outdoor, and industrial fabrics in LA.
I'm looking for industrial, outdoor, military, technical, and specialty fabrics in the Los Angeles area. [more inside]
Learning more about Spanish history in the 1970s and King Juan Carlos I
Resources-- books, articles, lectures, whatever-- for learning more about King Juan Carlos of Spain and his decision to liberalize politics in Spain? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty at 8:56 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ibmcginty at 8:56 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me deal with a loose windshield trim/gasket/edging piece, on a 2007 Kia Spectra.
Help me deal with a loose windshield trim/gasket/edging piece, on a 2007 Kia Spectra. [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
Why won't my usb key boot my macs?
We have a macbookpro with a touchy DVD drive. I'm trying to upgrade it to snow leopard, but I somehow can't get my usb drive to be bootable. [more inside]
He accidentally fed a vegetarian meat -- now what?
If you accidentally fed a vegetarian a small amount of meat, what would you do? [more inside]
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 8:25 AM PST - 73 comments
posted by Eyebrows McGee at 8:25 AM PST - 73 comments
Mexican Architecture Contract
Mexican Architecture Contracts
As American Architect looking to do work in Mexico, I would like to be more familiar with standard contracts used.
(Maybe the equilalent to AIA?)
Can anyone share experience w/ either 1. A translated standard contract 2. A split/associated contract between a US Architect and a Mexican Architect?
I realize that there is no one-fits-all form, but anything related will be helpful.
Obviously personal information should be deleted.
And anyone w/ personal experience who might have a story to share is welcome to add in.
Surely I can walk across this reserve??
I'm looking for a walking route across the San Francisco State Fish and Game Refuge from the vicinity of Mills Creek Canyon Park in Burlingame to the beach. My hosts think the refuge is completely closed to public access, but they haven't explored it, so I thought I'd ask here.
free_beer@student.edu
After many years, I am once again in possession of a student ID and e-mail address. What are some offers I can take advantage of with them? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 7:26 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 7:26 AM PST - 39 comments
Where can I host a 2-columned photography blog?
What (free) blog platform should I use for a collaborative photography project? I want the photographs to be side by side in two columns. [more inside]
posted by maca at 7:22 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by maca at 7:22 AM PST - 10 comments
Naaaa na na na-na-na-na
If "Hey Jude" is the canonical example (along with maybe U2's "40"), and OK GO's "This Too Shall Pass" the latest, what are other tunes best known for massive audience sing alongs?
Traditional Indian music?
The Indian background music in the Beatles' "Within You Without You"... tell me more about it. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 7:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 7:02 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for the perfect iPhone 3gs case
Trying to find the perfect case for my iPhone 3gs. I have it narrowed down to 2. Have you used either? Do you have a different recommendation? [more inside]
posted by morganannie at 7:02 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by morganannie at 7:02 AM PST - 23 comments
Help me make my life a little bit more obsessive.
Can you recommend a calendar/to-do app for the iPod Touch or the iPad? I want to be able to schedule events in my calendar, but I also want to be able to specify a list of tasks within each event that can be crossed out as they are done. I don't care about reminders or syncing. [more inside]
posted by Phire at 6:37 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Phire at 6:37 AM PST - 10 comments
To be used only for good.
Any ideas on where to find vuvuzelas (stadium horns) for sale in Portland, Maine, today?
It's a funny, dirty little job!
Do insurance investigators like Rene Russo/Faye Dunaway in The Thomas Crown Affair or Timothy Hutton on the Leverage show really exist in real life? I'm talking about people investigating high end theft as opposed to investigators working on medical fraud or arson. In the news, you really only see insurance investigators dealing with these smaller cases, with the police and FBI (and Interpol, I guess) working on big heists.
Is it possible to make knox gelatin stay a gel in warmer tempratures?
Is it possible to increase the temprature in which home made ballistics gelatin (made with knox gelatin) reverts back to a liquid? Possibly substituting a different liquid other than water or adding some household item? [more inside]
How should I prep my above-ground pool for a period of disuse?
Can I let my (full, covered) above-ground pool go a few years without opening or swimming in it? Will the pool still be OK should I wish to reopen and use it at some point in the future? [more inside]
Picking an English Premiere League team for an American
In the wake of the World Cup, I have discovered that I enjoy watching the football. With the English Premiere League starting up next month, please help an earnest yet mostly clueless American pick an EPL team to back! [more inside]
Why Don't They Just Shoot Them in the Head?
Why are criminals made to wear bullet proof vests, yet their heads are left completely bare? [more inside]
posted by Hanuman1960 at 5:22 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Hanuman1960 at 5:22 AM PST - 18 comments
How long do you feel sore after you exercise? Especially if you are old.
After a period of inactivity, my muscles ache for a lot longer than they used to while doing bootcamp like activities. Also, I'm getting old. How long do you feel sore after you do intense exercise? [more inside]
Burnt out. Too bad. Help me git 'er done.
Trying to do it all (or at least a lot) and failing. Help? [more inside]
Help me with the proper pruning of a neglected baby pear tree.
I planted a young pear tree about 2 years ago, and neglected to prune it over-winter when you're supposed to. It now looks a bit like a backwards "r" (photographic evidence). Should I prune it now? Or should I wait till winter? And how should I go about pruning it? It seems to have one long central (very bent) trunk and not many side branches at the moment.
posted by handee at 2:53 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by handee at 2:53 AM PST - 2 comments
Gmail: How to automate / filter an email response with an attachment?
Calling Gmail Ninjas: How to automate / filter an email response with an attachment? [more inside]
posted by priorpark17 at 2:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by priorpark17 at 2:48 AM PST - 5 comments
What's the best way to plan a business conference?
I'm looking for advice on how to plan and design a business conference. I would like to know if anyone has ever been to a conference that was less lecture-style and more interactive among guests. If so, what did it look like? [more inside]
Well no, I'm nothing *like* Justin Beiber, please stop accusing me of it
How can I stop a group of young boys who I have a leadership role over from making homophobic comments, in a way that will make them ACTUALLY stop, not just when I'm around? [more inside]
posted by Quadlex at 2:38 AM PST - 71 comments
posted by Quadlex at 2:38 AM PST - 71 comments
Will an alignment fix my tire problems?
Lowered car = tire murder. How much will a proper alignment help? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 2:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by disillusioned at 2:11 AM PST - 9 comments
July 12
Keillor Filter: Can you save Christmas?
I'm looking for a recording of the 1988 Prairie Home Companion program (narrated by Garrison Keillor) called "An American's Christmas in Copenhagen." If you can find it, a statue of you goes on top of our tree. [more inside]
posted by karminai at 11:43 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by karminai at 11:43 PM PST - 8 comments
Getting rid of broken printers
I've got two broken (as far as I can tell) printers. Can I sell them? If not, what is the best way to get rid of them? [more inside]
posted by moonroof at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by moonroof at 11:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Should I sand this harp, and if so, how?
I'd like to restore the original appearance of a 70 year old musical instrument that was spray-painted black some 40 years or so ago by the fellow that I bought it from. Is this something that can be accomplished with sandpaper and patience? [more inside]
posted by waxboy at 10:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by waxboy at 10:30 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I create a searchable index of comic strips?
What is an appropriate method to create a searchable index of comic strips? [more inside]
posted by tobtoh at 9:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tobtoh at 9:53 PM PST - 4 comments
Sorry, your friend's not hot enough.
How do I deal with people pushing blind dates, when love is not (for the moment) blind? [more inside]
Privilege, Meet Guilt.
The-Ultimate-First-World-Problem-filter: how do I manage my nearly neurotic guilt with spending money on the necessities of modern urban life? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 9:45 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 9:45 PM PST - 28 comments
Pull the trigger
iPod Touch Filter: To wait or not to wait? [more inside]
posted by murtagh at 9:43 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by murtagh at 9:43 PM PST - 15 comments
How can I be a genuine poll statistic, not a target for shills?
How can I identify a legitimate political election phone poll at the beginning of the call? I don't mind participating in real polls but I often get ones with a hidden agenda of convincing me a candidate or proposition is bad. [more inside]
Mystery Music Box Melody
Please help me identify this music box melody. A Romantic waltz, perhaps? The object itself is probably from the 1960s or 70s, a kaleidoscope marked Musicalscope / C.I / Japan. Thanks!
posted by methinks at 8:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by methinks at 8:50 PM PST - 3 comments
too much estrogen for one house
Help me get along with my female family members at home! [more inside]
Do You Remember This Book?
My wife is trying to remember a book she read as a kid (probably for tweens). It was set in the depression and had a rich girl/poor girl theme. The rich girl lived in a house at the top of a hill. Poor girl lived in a trailer at the bottom of the hill. She seems to remember maybe "violets" being in the name. There's a lost ring at a birthday party. Turns out to be a touching story. It's driving her crazy. Sound familiar?
posted by Gerard Sorme at 7:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 7:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Safe airspace, good neighbors
We just had a run-in with the neighbors that ended with calling the cops. We stand out in the neighborhood like sore thumbs. If you've been in a situation like that: How can we make this not come around to bite us? Much [more inside]
posted by supercres at 7:48 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by supercres at 7:48 PM PST - 58 comments
Swedish youth riots on a New Year's in 1953?
Industrial society and its past: Trying to find details and specifics about spontaneous youth riots on a New Year's Eve in Stockholm, Sweden in the 1950s. [more inside]
posted by renovatio1 at 7:30 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by renovatio1 at 7:30 PM PST - 2 comments
Seal or cover a septic tank lid
Is it safe to tightly seal (or cover) the lid to the "pump tank" in my septic system? [more inside]
Not to derail, but what are the most important off-topic topics?
ForumFilter: What advice do you have for seeding a soon-to-launch professional forum with general topics? What should we bake-in to help build community, serve as social release valves, encourage participation, etc? [more inside]
posted by mumkin at 7:24 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mumkin at 7:24 PM PST - 5 comments
Help forwarding offline gmail SMS to new email?
Help forwarding offline gmail SMS to new email? [more inside]
Can I use these accidentally pureed onions?
I took my new Cuisinart out for a spin and accidentally pureed all my onions. Can I still use them in meatballs? [more inside]
Apartment hunt strategy in SF (ideally moving there mid August)?
Apartment hunt strategy in SF (ideally moving there mid August)? [more inside]
posted by wooh at 7:06 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by wooh at 7:06 PM PST - 16 comments
Best way to evenly distribute the weight of a TV on top of a dresser?
We've got a CRT TV sitting on top of an Ikea dresser that's causing the top to bow a bit, making the drawers harder to open. We looked around and couldn't find a way to distribute the weight of the TV to the corners. Anyone have any potential solutions we can try? [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 6:59 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by gchucky at 6:59 PM PST - 10 comments
What's wrong with my Balsa tree?
Balsa Tree leaf discoloration: what's the problem, what's the solution [more inside]
What are these Muppets figures called, and are they worth anything?
I have two big Muppet Show figures: Kermit in a director's chair (~2 feet tall) and Animal playing the drums (~1.5 feet tall). Photos here and here. I would like to find out what the official term is for this kind of thing (e.g. figure, "Pre-Pro Sample", mock-up), so I can figure out whether selling them is more of an eBay/Craigslist/freecycle/trash transaction. [more inside]
T-Pain Wants To Know, On A Scale Of One To Five...
Am I crazy, or is Chase Bank using auto-tune for their CSRs? [more inside]
Can I improve chances of spasm not occurring?
Help! Will anything stop a back spasm coming on after a likely trigger? [more inside]
posted by Flitcraft at 5:10 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Flitcraft at 5:10 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find two broadcasts from the 60s
I'm looking for access in any format (video, audio, transcript) to an old PM East episode and/or a WCBS radio broadcast from the late-60s. I have no idea how to proceed. [more inside]
Why Wouldn't I Want to Get a VA Streamline Loan?
My mortgage broker just called and said I was eligible to refinance my VA loan with a VA IRRL (Streamline) loan. Why wouldn't I want to do that? What's in it for him? [more inside]
posted by mph at 4:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mph at 4:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Whoa! No, really, W-H-O-A.
Do internet-people spell "whoa" incorrectly on purpose (as "woah"), in the same way people use "teh" and "!!!1!!1" - fake typos used to imply something? [more inside]
What questions will there be on the food stamp exam?
What are they going to ask us during our (PA) food stamp interview? [more inside]
Annual Sunscreen Recommendation Request, Picky Edition
Summer's here, let's talk about sunscreen . . . again. I've read all the other annual requests for recommendations, but I'm hoping there is something new on the market that will meet all my unreasonable requirements, detailed within. [more inside]
What company offers the fastest USA VPN speed?
What company offers the fastest USA VPN speed? [more inside]
posted by omaralarifi at 4:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by omaralarifi at 4:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Skipping checks and the mail
How can I provide a way for people to "direct deposit" to me online? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 3:09 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by ignignokt at 3:09 PM PST - 25 comments
Tell me about some good statistical reference books.
Book recommendation: Tell me about some good statistical reference books. [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 2:53 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Kurichina at 2:53 PM PST - 3 comments
Another where-do-I-go-from-here thread
UK English graduate can't find proper job. Keep searching, take time out, or get more qualifications? (Also regrets degree, wishes he'd gone science or IT. Would not be amiss to getting-a-second-degree-without-funding advice.) [more inside]
Prevention of keloid scar after injury
Is there anything I can do to prevent keloid scarring after a lip injury? [more inside]
Printing A4 in the U.S.
I've got a 16 page brochure designed on A4 paper in landscape mode. I need to get it printed with center staple binding. Apparently, this is impossible to do in the U.S. [more inside]
posted by dead_ at 2:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dead_ at 2:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Home buying freak out meets lease signing freak out
We're close to finding a house to buy, but our current landlord wants us to sign another six month lease. We're in MA--is there anything we can do? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 2:14 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 2:14 PM PST - 17 comments
Kids Activities in Murfreesboro/Nashville TN
Nashville Filter: We'll be driving up to Murfreesboro TN to visit relatives with our 2 boys, aged 10 and 7, during the 2nd week of August. We're looking for suggestions on things to do with the kids wiithin, I would say, a 30 - 40 minute drive from M'boro (Horseback riding, waterparks, kids museums, nature activities, lakes/pools etc would fit the bill). Activities in the Nashville area are also of interest. Thanks all
posted by carlsdad at 2:04 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by carlsdad at 2:04 PM PST - 5 comments
Marco...POLO!!
My autistic, mobility impaired cousin would love to have some fun the family pool this summer, can you help us find an adult version of this? [more inside]
How can I pre-order the paperback version of a book only out in hardback?
Closest question on askmefi is this. Thinking something may have changed in the last 4 years. Essentially, after reading an especially good review of a book, I'd like to click to order it and have the paperback show up whenever it became available.
Community User Ranking
I'm looking for a standardized list of user ranks in online forums/communities. I'm wondering what has become the standard out there, and please don't suggest the Star Wars ranks.
Where can I find typewriter paper?
Where can I find (modern/non-vintage) typewriter paper? Does anybody make it anymore? [more inside]
posted by 1000monkeys at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by 1000monkeys at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Best place for PoD prints?
Looking for recommendations on the best fulfillment company for print-on-demand prints. [more inside]
On Windows, how can I keep a typing history?
WindowsFilter: How can I keep a history of what I type? [more inside]
I'll Give You Something to Resent Me For
Me: unable to get past feeling majorly disappointed in my parents. You: someone who can tell me how to get over it. [more inside]
posted by Leezie at 1:14 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by Leezie at 1:14 PM PST - 51 comments
Which Navy ratings would look best on a resume for a teaching job later on in the civilian life?
Which Navy ratings would look best on a resume for a teaching job later on in the civilian life? [more inside]
YTD total based on sum of last number in another row that has a value?
YTD total based on sum of last number in another row that has a value?
I need to sum up the values in one row based on the matching row below it. For example, if I have a target of $1000 a month, and I only have actual revenue numbers through June, I would like to calculate the year to date for the target from Jan to June. Once July numbers are put in, I'd want the YTD for the target to update to Jan to Jul.
I have tried a couple of variations on COUNT, INDEX and OFFSET.
Example is here: http://malcommc.com/ytd.xls
I am using Excel 2003
posted by malcommc at 12:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by malcommc at 12:54 PM PST - 12 comments
Get an iPhone 3Gs now or a 4 in september?
My company is getting me an iPhone, should I get the 3GS now or hold out for a 4 in September? [more inside]
How much to pay for blog/web site writing?
I’m going to be very busy for a month or so and unable to create content for my blog. As an experiment I’d like to put an ad on Craigslist and try to hire someone to write two or three 150-1500 word articles about home machining and metalworking for me. What would be a fair price to pay that will generate some interest but not bust my bank account? [more inside]
posted by 14580 at 12:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by 14580 at 12:39 PM PST - 13 comments
How can i change the height of my phpBB3 forum header?
phpBB3 filter: Searched around, having trouble re-sizing the header/image in the header of my soon-to-be forum. [more inside]
posted by frmrpreztaft at 12:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by frmrpreztaft at 12:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Help Us Find a Good Place to Live
Expanding family priced out of NYC looking for alternatives, preferably in the Northeast (though flexible). Looking for some walkable density, historic (and/or good modern) residential architecture, some things to do, excellent schools and not-insane property taxes, good sense of community, etc. College towns a plus. Any ideas?
I want my iPad app to be able to print. Help!
How do I add print functionality to my iPhone/iPad app? Can I license this ability or do I have to create it? What is the most cost-effective way for my app to be able to print to a wireless printer or a networked printer? [more inside]
posted by smersh at 12:16 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by smersh at 12:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Electronic toymaker for hire?
I would like to pay someone to build me an electronic toy. See this Jobs post.
Is there another site that I could request bids on?
posted by Mr. Justice at 12:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mr. Justice at 12:06 PM PST - 6 comments
I'd Like to Learn Some Culture
Healthy yogurt cultures. There must be a wide range of probiotic value across the field offerings. Is there any chart out there where they are at least mildly scientifically ranked by product? [more inside]
posted by carlh at 12:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by carlh at 12:04 PM PST - 12 comments
Frio River cabin rental
Best weekend cabin rental on the Frio River (Texas) for a young couple? [more inside]
Contemporary fiction based in New York?
Can you recommend some contemporary fiction (post-90's, preferably post 9/11) based in New York City? Stuff like The Heights or Prospect Park West. High brow, low brow, I don't care - I just want some novels inspired by current life in the city.
posted by falameufilho at 12:04 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by falameufilho at 12:04 PM PST - 21 comments
Where (the hotels in) Brooklyn at?
Recommend a hotel in Brooklyn? And other Brooklynosity? [more inside]
Help with Cacti needed.
Question about graphing bandwidth with Cacti using a gauge instead of a counter. (Or, suggestions on other snmp graphing tools) [more inside]
How can I submit a statement to a court regarding the defendant in a hearing?
How can I submit a personal statement to a court regarding the defendant in a hearing in Cook County, Illinois? [more inside]
Open/edit XML file from Google Books?
Better way of viewing an XML file generated by Google Books? [more inside]
My company is having a boat party and I don't know what to wear
Company boat party in NYC. What should I wear? [more inside]
posted by Opal at 11:15 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Opal at 11:15 AM PST - 14 comments
Help us find a home for a night (or two)
I need to find a venue for a cabaret/concert performance in Buffalo. The problems: our target dates (Sept. 10th and 11th) coincide with the opening weekend of the new theatre season (locking out traditional theatres), and we're not looking for a permanent residence just yet. Non-Buffalo specific advice also useful, details follow… [more inside]
How do I tell a picture story on my website?
I need to embed a slideshow into a web page. These will be pictures with captions that need to be displayed in a specific order. Preferably with an automatic mode and also next/previous buttons. Please guide me in the right direction. [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by desjardins at 10:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Help find a new toy for an autistic boy
Help me find this toy / tchotchke -- "Ojo," created for a hotel industry tradeshow and beloved by an autistic boy. More details ... [more inside]
Manage my reading list on an iPod touch offline
I'm looking for an app (iPhone/iTouch) to organise my reading lists. Must work offline. [more inside]
Just don't hold it that way.
I love the new iOS4 capability of making and naming playlists on my ipod touch. I hate when I sync to iTunes on my computer and it wipes them all out. I have iTunes set to 'manually manage music and playlists' for my touch because I add/manage music on my touch from multiple PCs. If I check the checkbox to 'sync selected songs/playlists,' it tells me that all of my music will be wiped out.
Is there some way to allow my playlists to be kept on my device and preserve my ability to manually manage music without having to wipe out the entire music library
I would like to sleep on the dinosaur again, please.
Can anyone identify this Ontario camping area, based on my slightly spotty recollection of smooth yellowish rocks by the beach and a rock wall bordering my individual campsite? [more inside]
Help me help my IT guy help me, please.
I'm trying to figure out if it's possible to VPN to my company's network. The IT guy is not being forthcoming, declaiming all knowledge of Macs. [more inside]
posted by amanda at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by amanda at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
Ideas To Help Us Quit Drinking
My boyfriend and I have decided that for our long-term health and
mental well being, we would like to stop drinking alcohol completely
for a few months, if not permanently. [more inside]
Show Me the Show Me State
We're spending a week in Nowheresville, Mo. What to do? [more inside]
posted by hollygoheavy at 10:15 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by hollygoheavy at 10:15 AM PST - 13 comments
Exploring the English countryside
Going on our first international vacation in September! We're looking for suggestions of a good town or village to explore that is within two or three hours of London by rail or bus. [more inside]
Graphics Card Nightmare
How can I change my visual display from onboard to a PCI slot? [more inside]
We're engaged! Help us find a ring with personality.
My super-amazing boyfriend is now my super-amazing fiancé! We'd like to take a day trip to Phoenix to look for a vintage, antique, or estate engagement ring. What are your recommendation for places to check out in the greater Phoenix area? Thanks in advance!
learning arabic
I want to learn arabic and live in los angeles. Already graduated college but need some kind of class / structured lessons because I wont learn it on my own time. Any good resources? [more inside]
Do hotel loyalty programs irritate the management?
You: hotel manager. Me: regular stayer racking up hotel loyalty points. Do you think I'm a freeloader or a loyal customer? [more inside]
posted by media_itoku at 9:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by media_itoku at 9:59 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find more metroidvania games
I was recently introduced to the Metroidvania concept by Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow on the GBA. (Well, okay, on the Wii GBA emulator.) Now I want more. What other [more inside]
posted by Pope Guilty at 9:54 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Pope Guilty at 9:54 AM PST - 18 comments
What software should I use to create music similar to Baths' “Cerulean”?
If I wanted to create music (minus the vocals) on a PC similar to Baths' “Cerulean”, what software and VST plugins should I be using?
posted by querty at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by querty at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Due North
Toronto! So MeFites helped make my vacations to London and San Francisco amazing, maybe I can score a hat trick? [more inside]
I need a box to sleep in
I'm moving to Rhode Island, and I'm looking for apartment recommendations. [more inside]
posted by JDHarper at 9:18 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by JDHarper at 9:18 AM PST - 9 comments
Where to bring a girl for drinks in Murray Hill
Where should I bring a girl to get drinks in the Murray Hill / Gramercy area? [more inside]
His name is not Dr. Spaceman
Over the past eight years I have exhibited what might be the early signs of MS. It's my understanding that early on, the only way to know is to get an MRI. However, my GP is dismissive and doesn't seem familiar with this. I am in the United States. YANMD but I don't know if my doctor knows what he's talking about. How to proceed? [more inside]
Help me find a generic HD radio
Can anyone recommend an internet retailer who carries the latest in "generic" wares from China? I'm looking for a HD radio, and I can see that they are being manufactured in China for the export market, but cannot find anyone offering them at retail. I'm not interested in the "brand" radios offered by Best Buy, Amazon etc.
But... but... but... it has eyes!
I've been vegetarian for 10 years, but I think it's time to make the switch to pescetarian. I need some help with the details. [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 8:59 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by two lights above the sea at 8:59 AM PST - 43 comments
The cat's antibiotics need a refill. Again. And again...
I'm looking to buy my cat's antibiotics online. As it's originally a human med, online people pharmacies might work. Googling gives tons of crap, obviously. [more inside]
Words of Love: Please Help Me Find This Website
Needle-In-Haystack-Filter: Where is the pink website with quotes on the various stages of love? [more inside]
Pet-safe & waterproof concrete sealant?
Are there any pet-safe, waterproof sealants/paints/etc that can be used to coat a flaking concrete/terracotta water fountain? [more inside]
How do I shake off this travel 'drunkeness'/inner ear symptoms?
How do I shake off this travel 'drunkenness'/inner ear symptoms? [more inside]
I have 240 hours to kill
I have a 40 hour/week desk job that requires nothing from me. What's something epic I can do this summer? [more inside]
The area under the curve of the obesity epidemic is my future?
Help me find a career path or course of study that combines the topic I'm interested in (obesity and public health) with the methods I enjoy (applied math and computer science). [more inside]
Legality of giving away mixed CDs...
A friend of mine owns a record store and is curious about the legalities of giving away monthly mixed CDs. Each disc would feature 10 or so artists connected on a theme (female folk, avant garde jazz, little-known world, etc.) of artists he's featuring that month. No charge for the CDs. Basically, it's like the CDs you get with Mojo or CMJ. Legal? He's in Canada. What if they're "free with any purchase". Legal?
Contesting immigration descision?
Does anyone have any experience with contesting an Immigration New Zealand application decision? [more inside]
Born to Teach?
How do I become a college instructor? [more inside]
Worth watchin Up North & Down Under?
Non-American, non-British TV show recommendations. [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 7:01 AM PST - 71 comments
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 7:01 AM PST - 71 comments
What makes for a great toast to the groom?
What makes for a great toast to the groom? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 6:54 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 6:54 AM PST - 17 comments
Help my friend with the traveling jewelry saleswoman problem
Help a traveling jewelry saleswoman do her banking abroad [more inside]
Construction gift for grown-ups?
Gift filter: your recommendation for construction toys for the older crowd? (think lego, mechano, etc.) [more inside]
posted by oracle bone at 6:08 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by oracle bone at 6:08 AM PST - 12 comments
SF/F books that feature lesbians as main characters?
Please help me find fantasy and science fiction books that feature lesbians as main characters. [more inside]
posted by kyrademon at 6:02 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by kyrademon at 6:02 AM PST - 43 comments
What's so hot about free trade?
I must have not been paying attention in high school economics class. (Or else I probably fell asleep after watching too many episodes of Economics USA.) Why is free trade a good thing? [more inside]
Healthy places on the web?
Any small health (eating and fitness) websites out there similar to something like Get Rich Slowly (personal stories, experiments, basic overall good knowledge and idea sharing? [more inside]
posted by modoriculous at 5:13 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by modoriculous at 5:13 AM PST - 6 comments
can I have my iphone execute scripts?
can I have my iphone execute scripts? [more inside]
Help me safeguard both my laptop and my peace of mind while travelling
Looking for best practices/ideas for securing my laptop in a hotel room while travelling. [more inside]
What to use besides Google?
What's a good alternative to Google? Their new algorithm (Caffeine) stresses fresh content and that's not what I always want. [more inside]
posted by qsysopr at 4:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by qsysopr at 4:15 AM PST - 11 comments
Are there any good alternatives to AirMagnet Survey PRO for outdoor site surveying with GPS integration?
Are there any good alternatives to AirMagnet Survey PRO for outdoor site surveying with GPS integration? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 4:10 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gttommy at 4:10 AM PST - 2 comments
Ear Piercing
Infected Ear Piercing: I've had an old ear lobe piercing with a small ring for over under a year now (5 months). Every so often (on average, once a month) it would swell and weep some pus or blood. This often goes away with a salt wash. Why does this keep reoccuring? [more inside]
Where to print a set of custom cards
Where can I get a set of ~100 different cards printed, in high-quality, for a reasonable price? Perhaps like a custom deck of playing cards or game cards... [more inside]
Can Squid help me work around broken web clients?
Can I configure Squid to pass preset authentication credentials to an upstream proxy for a given set of websites without asking the client for them? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet at 2:00 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by flabdablet at 2:00 AM PST - 7 comments
US car iPod compatibility?
I'm going to be renting a car and want to make sure that my iPod can be hard wired into the stereo. Help! [more inside]
posted by edbyford at 1:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by edbyford at 1:22 AM PST - 13 comments
My yellow pear has gone pear shaped.
MeFi gardeners - need help troubleshooting a non-fruiting yellow pear tomato plant. [more inside]
posted by arachnid at 12:00 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by arachnid at 12:00 AM PST - 9 comments
July 11
The right screen for movie magic...
Shopping for projector screens: What are the gotchas and other details to look out for? [more inside]
Zero to Hero in one month?
If I haven't loved myself for months, can I make myself love myself in a month? [more inside]
How to play TS files
I am having trouble playing TS avi files. I have vlc player and I have tried to download something to convert the TS files to anything else, but no luck.
That's what I get for 50 bucks, eh?
Help me identify the settings on my new (used/old) washing machine. Please? [more inside]
posted by lizjohn at 10:17 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by lizjohn at 10:17 PM PST - 15 comments
Varsity sport eligibility for a new senior in WA high schools
Can anyone explain the WIAA rules for transfer / out of district students?
My daughter is about to enter her senior year and is enrolled in a couple of varsity sports at her current Connecticut high school.
We are about to move to Washington state, and may live in say, Ferndale while my daughter attends say, Bellingham High School.
I have tried to understand whether or not she would be eligible for varsity sports in these circumstances, but cannot wrap my head around the WIAA eligibility rules. Their offices are shut and we need information fast.
Can anyone summarize the rule concisely or help me determine her eligibility for varsity for her senior high school year under these circumstances?
Out, out, damned misnamed Mac file!
I've got a niggling problem with an undeletable file in the trash of an external drive. I'm running Mac OS X 10.5.8. [more inside]
posted by DandyRandy at 9:29 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by DandyRandy at 9:29 PM PST - 22 comments
How to not dream so much when I go to bed?
How to not dream so much when I go to bed? [more inside]
Please enable me further
Toxic relatives and forgiveness games ... how do I handle this? [more inside]
Looking For Lost Erotic Photo Blog
Why can't I watch stupid livestreams?
Suddenly, I can't seem to watch live streaming video on my macbook pro anymore... [more inside]
Insomnia: Recommendations for sleep specialists in the Bay Area?
Recommended sleep specialist in the Bay Area (south bay)? [more inside]
tl;dr I'm kind of happy but also kind of worried that maybe I shouldn't be as happy as I am
I'm emotionally attracted to different people than the ones I'm physically attracted to. Is this abnormal? [more inside]
queer quinceañera ideas
queer/birthday party ideas related to a quinceañera. [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by anya32 at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Need a beat the heat workout plan
Need a new workout plan because it's summer and it's boiling and I don't have air conditioning. More below... [more inside]
My cat was sedated and now is having seizures--temporary reaction to the shot, or something serious?
Seeking insight into sudden onset cat seizures after short-term anesthesia. [more inside]
posted by Scram at 7:17 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Scram at 7:17 PM PST - 12 comments
Fabric as Wallpaper: How to Attach It?
I need to stick a 4'x4' piece of canvas to the wall like wallpaper. I would use wallpaper paste but it would make the black and white fabric look like ass. What should I use to make it permanent and awesome?
Berlin vs. Munich for vacation?
What world theatre traditions should I learn about?
I'm fairly literate in opera and American musicals. I don't know much about other theatrical traditions from around the world, and I want to investigate. What should I look into? [more inside]
Where'd all my harddrive space go and how can I find out?
Is there a way to get a list of the largest folders on my harddrive? [more inside]
posted by GilloD at 6:21 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by GilloD at 6:21 PM PST - 20 comments
Can teflon coated pans harbor wheat gluten?
Can teflon coated pans harbor wheat gluten? (please provided references) [more inside]
Name some movies with good boating scenes...
What are some movies that are mostly filmed on a boat? like "the Bounty" or "Moby Dick" [more inside]
Aussie snack ideas, please?
What kind of food should we bring to an Australian themed party? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 at 6:11 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by echo0720 at 6:11 PM PST - 34 comments
Watch the British F1 GP online?
Suggestions for ways to watch the British formula one grand prix online? [more inside]
Activating new-to-me iPhone when I already have an AT&T account but no data plan
What is the easiest -- and least expensive -- way for me to activate my new-to-me iPhone 3G considering I already have an AT&T account but do NOT have a data plan? [more inside]
posted by terrapin at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by terrapin at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I open this light fixture?
How do I change the lightbulb inside this light fixture? It has no obvious fasteners or screws. I tried twisting it, but it's not really budging in a reassuring way. I'm staying at a rented beach house, and I am extremely leery of using undue force. [more inside]
posted by popechunk at 5:41 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by popechunk at 5:41 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I appropriately haggle for a used car?
I've been looking for a specific, older car model and found one on Craigslist in beautiful condition. It's in Philadelphia, I'm in New York. I'm going this week to look at it / buy it.
I think the guy is asking too much for it. Some people I've asked say don't discuss price until you show up, but I'm not sure if that's right. How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist at 4:31 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by thebazilist at 4:31 PM PST - 19 comments
What does this symptom in my pregnancy mean??
YANMD/YANAD: I am 12 weeks pregnant, and have recently been experiencing a disconcerting symptom...many details inside. [more inside]
posted by I_love_the_rain at 4:26 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by I_love_the_rain at 4:26 PM PST - 20 comments
Viewing Options for iTunes Movies
How do I watch an iTunes-purchased movie on my laptop as opposed to my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by Short Attention Sp at 3:56 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Short Attention Sp at 3:56 PM PST - 2 comments
piano tuner apprenticeship in NOLA
I am considering becoming a piano turner. does anyone have advice, or know of anywhere i can do an apprenticeship in the New Orleans area?
Help me with my Sirius problem
Help me with my Sirius issues (haha.) No, really- my old radio died, luckily I still had my Best Buy warranty, but my options for replacement seem to suck. So I am looking for advice on a) which new radio will fill the hole in my heart that the old one dying left behind, and b) how to work this out with my Best Buy warranty. [more inside]
posted by lblair at 3:07 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lblair at 3:07 PM PST - 8 comments
How much to pay an unskilled worker in Philadelphia?
What is an appropriate hourly rate for college-age summer worker to do some manual labor (in Philadelphia)? [more inside]
posted by scblackman at 2:54 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by scblackman at 2:54 PM PST - 14 comments
Insurance is confusing!
What do I need to do to insure my car? (a tricky Canadian situation) [more inside]
Credit Crunched
Is my understanding of the credit crunch correct, and do you have any more articles to help me get a better handle on the causes and consequences? [more inside]
posted by djgh at 2:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by djgh at 2:51 PM PST - 11 comments
What do Tauro's decisions actually mean in real terms?
Conlawfilter: What are the possible ultimate outcomes of the Gill and HHS rulings that just got handed down, and what are your estimates of their respective likelihoods? [more inside]
posted by PMdixon at 2:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by PMdixon at 2:50 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I sort out this folder full of images (after a bungled Aperture export)?
I have a folder full of images -mostly jpeg but some RAW (I'm on a Mac, OS X 10.6.4)- that I exported from Aperture on an older machine. Like a fool, I grabbed all the jpegs in the Aperture vault in Finder and dragged them to a new folder, and now it turns out that I have several versions of each photograph. How do I find the largest/best version of each image and discard the rest? [more inside]
posted by bsaunders at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bsaunders at 2:02 PM PST - 9 comments
What shape will I be in after my mouth goes booom?
I'm having a tooth extraction + bone graft + dental implant on Thursday on the lower left side molar closest to the jaw joint on the back of my mouth. Have you had something similar? Could I ask you a few questions? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 1:31 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by kthxbi at 1:31 PM PST - 24 comments
Portuguese chouriço
Where can I buy Portuguese chouriço in the Denver/Boulder area?
Or, can anybody recommend an online place?
posted by Confess, Fletch at 1:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Confess, Fletch at 1:19 PM PST - 5 comments
LEGO board games worth the pieces?
The idea of board games that you build out of LEGOs sounds really cool to me, but unfortunately the official ones LEGO has put out all have abysmal ratings on Board Game Geek, and look like they're all primarily luck-based.
Are there any LEGO board games, either official or homebrew ones available via the web, that are on par with strategy board games like Settlers, Carcassonne, Pandemic, etc.? [more inside]
posted by luvcraft at 12:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by luvcraft at 12:39 PM PST - 6 comments
How to find out about traditional music festivals around the world?
Rootstock is a festival in Brazil devoted to Forró music that I stumbled upon. I'd love to know about other festivals around the world that celebrate traditional and/or regional music. Is there a guide? Have any recommendations?
Don't Walk a Mile In My Shoes
I've got a serious poison ivy style rash from a new pair of sandals. What should the company do about this. [more inside]
WWASD?
Next month is the husband's birthday, and I already have a few things in mind to buy him. What I need help on is something that is not for sale. Southerners of the US and the Yankees that love them, may I pick your brain? [more inside]
ALS + COPD = Tracheostomy?
ALS + COPD & Tracheostomy... yes, no, how to decide? [more inside]
Help me choose a car. I need shift paddles.
I need a car for traffic, but don't want it to bore me to death. Any ideas? [more inside]
Does red and blue make...purple?
Does changing the "temperature" setting on my car's manually controlled AC just waste energy? [more inside]
posted by jsmith77 at 11:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jsmith77 at 11:21 AM PST - 11 comments
I see what you did there.
We're two people collaborating on a large academic text at a distance, and can't find a service or app which fulfills our requirements. Please advise. [more inside]
Introductory Book to WWI
I am look for a gentle and concise history of WWI. As well as possibly another book that focuses on life in the trenches.
posted by captainscared at 10:57 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by captainscared at 10:57 AM PST - 20 comments
I want a monocle!
An eye care two parter: optician in London and is it ok to wear a single contact? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 10:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Mutant at 10:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Search multiple PDF files
I have a multi-thousand PDF library of books. They are organized by directory (C:\Lib\Science, C:\Lib\History, etc..) I would like to be able to search across part or all of the library. For example, find all occurrences of "Charles Dickens" in PDF's in the C:\Lib\Literature directory. What (freeware) Windows software can do this and other features?
posted by stbalbach at 10:26 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by stbalbach at 10:26 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm asking you so I don't have to ask the PUA jerks...
I've managed to develop my looks and charm to the point where the women I'm into are actually willing to give me their phone numbers. And then... nothing. What's going on? [more inside]
How can I turn someone's WordPress blog into a PDF?
How can I turn someone else's WordPress blog into a PDF? There's a blog so good that I'd like to read every entry, from the beginning, as if it were a book. Is there an easy way to turn someone's blog into a book? Blogbooker seems to require me to be the owner of the blog, as I'd need to login and export the blog.
Crying after Sex
I usually cry the first time I have sex with someone. Does anyone have explanations for/experience with this? [more inside]
Is HTML-formatted e-mail still bad netiquette?
Are there still good reasons not to send HTML-formatted e-mail? I know that for years it was considered bad netiquette to send HTML-formatted e-mail (especially if you were sending e-mail to someone new and you weren't sure if his or her e-mail client supported HTML). I'm starting to wonder, though, whether those 90s-era precautions are still as applicable today. (This would be for regular day-to-day e-mail—not bulk e-mail or the like.) [more inside]
posted by Handcoding at 8:52 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by Handcoding at 8:52 AM PST - 56 comments
I know what it's like to rent this house. What will it be like to rent-to-own it?
How does rent-to-own (lease option) work when there are multiple units and multiple renters (tenants of the apartment below me plus my current roommate) and only one rent-to-owner (me)? Can rent-to-own be arranged retroactively? Does having a co-borrower reduce the amount of down payment I'd need in order to qualify for a mortgage? [more inside]
Cheap trucks, when cheap means new?
Need a "cheap" truck! But it seems like Tacoma's are my best bet! Check my work! [more inside]
I don't mind doing windows, as long as there aren't too many
Is there a keyboard shortcut to open a pre-existing folder in Windows XP in its own new window? [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles at 8:16 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by NoraCharles at 8:16 AM PST - 3 comments
What's the typical pricetag on jet ski excusions?
We're in Cape Cod, MA, and my friend really wants to rent a jet ski for a few hours. I've done some research online but NONE of the places that offer rentals have any rates posted. What kind of rate should I expect? [more inside]
I wanna be an ostrich.
Please help me enjoy reading newspapers. [more inside]
posted by Omnomnom at 8:02 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Omnomnom at 8:02 AM PST - 16 comments
Vacation car wants to be reliable
Please help arranging things for a car to be used for a couple months at a stretch, three times a year. [more inside]
truck tire
Does anyone know, What in hell could have happened to my brothers truck tire?!? (Pic. of blow tire) He has no idea, and is sure he didn't hit anything driving at about 50mph. Thanks everyone? [more inside]
posted by Benzle at 7:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Benzle at 7:34 AM PST - 6 comments
Freighting a horse to Banbury Cross from Australia
Recommendations, personal experiences etc on moving a horse from Australia to UK? [more inside]
posted by Logophiliac at 7:05 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Logophiliac at 7:05 AM PST - 4 comments
How to be a quiet guy in a world of extroverts
Introversion: it's always made my personal life difficult and now I'm worried it might cost me my job too! I need tips on how to stop retreating into my shell before this gets any worse. [more inside]
posted by photo guy at 6:24 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by photo guy at 6:24 AM PST - 19 comments
Do I have a blood clot?
YANAD: Do I have a blood clot? [more inside]
Dogs came home sick from kennel; now what?
Our dogs came home from the kennel with gastric issues - that's a deal-breaker, right? [more inside]
How do we control the excessive taking of food in our complimentary breakfast?
How do we control the excessive taking of food in our complimentary breakfast?
My family and I own and operate a Comfort Inn. We offer a free continental breakfast: coffee, toast, bagels, frozen waffles (you just pop them into the toaster), apples, bananas and a lemon cake that we cut up into small slices.
Frequently we have people who take it upon themselves to take way more than they need. We can understand someone taking a bagel to go for later in the day but these are guests who will take 15 extra plates, half a loaf of bread (I kid you not, just empty out the sack onto a plate and then take fifteen to twenty small packets of peanut better and/or cream cheese).
My mother believes that we should place some carefully worded sign next to breakfast in the hopes that people will be considerate of others as well as management and only take what they will eat. Too often people take because they assume they have a right to take.
How could we word such a sign without insulting the guests or make them feel like we're being rude? [more inside]
posted by Fizz at 5:25 AM PST - 104 comments
posted by Fizz at 5:25 AM PST - 104 comments
Prepaid mobile internet in Australia
Can anyone recommend a good prepaid SIM card for Australia for mobile data? [more inside]
posted by acb at 4:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by acb at 4:47 AM PST - 5 comments
How to teach the great dust heap of history?
Help! I've been assigned to teach a class that I honestly have no idea how to make interesting to my students: world history through the late medieval period. So, Ask.Me: I want your memories or thoughts of your favorite approach to this class, or what not to do. [more inside]
posted by strixus at 2:53 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by strixus at 2:53 AM PST - 39 comments
July 10
The death of QuickTime for Java?
I have a new Mac with OSX 10.6.3 and QuickTime Player (Version 10.0) already installed and want to know whether I can still get QuickTime for Java. [more inside]
Could this be a scam?
A couple of wannabe college students showed up at my door asking if I would be interested in a $1,500 home security system and lifetime service in exchange for posting a security company sign in my front yard. They left me a card to fill out that asked for all my crucial information, including social security number and date of birth, that had boxes to check for accepting, or rejecting, the promotional offer. The card they left didn't have the name of the alarm company on it, a website address, phone number, nada.
What do the guys get out of it? The company pays them $500 toward their tuition for every customer they sign up.
What does the company get out of it? Supposedly, free lawn signeage/advertising.
posted by zagyzebra at 9:39 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by zagyzebra at 9:39 PM PST - 30 comments
Mad Coffee Skills?
How can I learn to be a barista? Preferably for free? Or better yet, get paid to do so? [more inside]
posted by Sara C. at 9:15 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Sara C. at 9:15 PM PST - 29 comments
Clothes. $?
I live in Philadelphia and I want to sell my clothes. [more inside]
posted by millipede at 9:11 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by millipede at 9:11 PM PST - 9 comments
Remember that one time we walked for 2 hours under the blazing sun?
Going on a second date tomorrow. A stroll in the park and I need recommendation for location and (possibly) activities. Austin, TX. [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at 8:52 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jstarlee at 8:52 PM PST - 15 comments
Internet Access for 10 Days Only
I need good internet access in New Hampshire for only 10 days during a very difficult time. [more inside]
Books about the influential people the world has never heard of?
Books about the influential people the world has never heard of? [more inside]
How can I get an Israel passport?
How can I, a non-Israeli Jew, get an Israeli passport? [more inside]
posted by bindasj at 8:31 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bindasj at 8:31 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I speed up hair growth?
Is there anything I can do to actually make my hair grow faster? [more inside]
Flat, smooth, carless and long bike rides in the Bay?
Bay Area-centric/Bike-centric question: I love to go for bike rides with my 7 year old. She's usually up for about 5 miles, but is interested in going farther and so am I (with breaks). She gets discouraged if there are a lot of hills or if the road is rough. So far the best routes have been on the completed chunks of the Bay Trail because they are flat, paved, pedestrian/bike only (no cars) and have nice views. Can you suggest any other spots for this kind of low-key but long-lasting bike ride in the greater Bay Area? Are there websites or books I should look to for more ideas?
I just wanna be cool...in the desert
I'm going to be in the Grand Canyon (paddling the Colorado) for over 2 weeks in August. It will be over 100 degrees during the day and still pretty hot at night. What suggestions do you have for keeping cool while hiking, sleeping, etc? [more inside]
Wanted: one-bedroom apartment, no roaches.
I live in Toronto. My apartment has cockroaches. I'm going to move out in a few months because, dude, waking up at 4am and finding cockroaches underneath the desk in your bedroom is NOT cool. How do I find a place that doesn't have cockroaches? [more inside]
Am I an idiot or is she too grudgemental?
Did I really commit a flagrant foul? [more inside]
posted by bolognius maximus at 6:46 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by bolognius maximus at 6:46 PM PST - 52 comments
How best to infuse bourbon with vanilla?
I want to infuse a bottle of Bulleit bourbon with vanilla. Have you ever done this, or something like it, before? [more inside]
posted by That's Numberwang! at 6:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by That's Numberwang! at 6:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Can you help me put my GED class together?
I'm putting together a GED class for ESL adults. How many 3-4 hour sessions would you imagine it would take to prepare them (there will probably be ~10 people)? Since I will have no funding for the class (books, worksheets, etc.), would anyone happen to know of any online instructional resources? Does anyone have any other tips?
I'm irresistable to real estate agents.
Who else has gotten unexpected Twitter followers because of a misinterpreted tweet? [more inside]
New home purchased - what to ask?
We just purchased a new home. The new home owners were gracious enough to give me a walk through their home to explain how to maintain the pool, and any tips on the garden.
Is there anything else I should try to find out outside of the normal, 'how do you guys maintain your home' type questions?
posted by blahblah at 6:13 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by blahblah at 6:13 PM PST - 21 comments
Interesting restaurants in DC?
We'll be in DC in the first week in August, and we're looking for restaurant suggestions. Good food and an interesting experience are our top criteria; cheap to moderately expensive is okay - but not interested in stuffy or super-expensive fine dining. [more inside]
Need help finding id for young adult science fiction novel.
Help me figure out this young-adult book from my childhood. It's about a boy and girl communicating telepathically. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 6:08 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by hazyspring at 6:08 PM PST - 20 comments
Can't pretend that gettin' older never hurts
Arghh! Your 15-point pop-up question: Looking for a copy of Pete Townshend's Slit Skirts - not the studio version on the All the Best Cowboys Have Chinese Eyes album, but the one on the video they showed on MTV back in the early 80s with the Harmonica player.... [more inside]
posted by Pressed Rat at 5:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Pressed Rat at 5:21 PM PST - 10 comments
datapanik
My mac has just crashed. What is my next step? [more inside]
posted by puny human at 5:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by puny human at 5:19 PM PST - 9 comments
Idiot-proof gardening
Idiot-proof gardening: I have containers on my patio. I live in Los Angeles. I want to grow things I can eat. I want it to be very very easy. What should I plant? [more inside]
Kids prefer cheese over fried green spinach ?
Bio-knowledgable people ! What are your good resources for explaining Biological Classification to a child (and a pretty uninformed father !) [more inside]
Old Man Issues
So I'm a very attractive Ivy League bound student who happens to be 18. My boyfriend is a white collar Wall Street professional who happens to be 52.. [more inside]
posted by xbeautychicx at 4:14 PM PST - 111 comments
posted by xbeautychicx at 4:14 PM PST - 111 comments
How to avoid being bored to tears while visiting the very boring county of Suffolk, NY
How to avoid being bored to tears while visiting the very boring county of Suffolk, NY [more inside]
Dream movie
Help identify an obscure TV movie I glimpsed when I was young. Dream-related themes. [more inside]
São Paulo accommodation
Two weeks in São Paulo. Places to stay? [more inside]
posted by TheGoodBlood at 3:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by TheGoodBlood at 3:07 PM PST - 3 comments
My legs don't work!
I have an unusual memory from childhood that I have always wondered about. Was it partial sleep paralysis? Circulation cut off? A dream? [more inside]
posted by batonthefueltank at 2:58 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by batonthefueltank at 2:58 PM PST - 15 comments
Overhauling the yard
What do I need to know before overhauling my packed-dirt backyard? Bonus points for inexpensive and green/sustainable suggestions. [more inside]
What to do with some awesome antique doors?
What to do with some awesome antique doors? [more inside]
How exactly do web feeds work?
How do web feeds and news aggregators work? When a new blog post goes up does the aggregator automatically pick that up when it checks for updates to the feed or does each site's feed decide how often they update their feeds independent of how often the blog is updated? What is a good aggregator that lets me set how often to check feeds or even lets me check feeds manually?
Wet cleaning rag storage solutions
How to store damp cleaning rags until wash time? [more inside]
posted by Zosia Blue at 2:23 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Zosia Blue at 2:23 PM PST - 18 comments
What is a more elegant/poetic way of saying: "I find you in everything that I do" ?
What is a more elegant/poetic way of saying: "I find you in everything that I do" ?
Renting in Toronto
Toronto Filter: I will likely be moving to Toronto in the next 2 months, and I need help deciding on a neighbourhood. Advice on resources for finding a good rental would be awesome too. [more inside]
How can I have two computers connected at once to an ADSL modem?
I'm clueless. I have an ADSL modem and two computers. Despite having both a USB and Ethernet connection, only one works at a time. Help! [more inside]
I know I saw this!
Cool (cheap?) Garden Edging
Ideas for neat / interesting garden edging. [more inside]
Dad has heart pain?
My 58 year old dad has been having a squeezing pain in his heart. It has happened a few times, and then just goes away. He went to the emergency room, got a lot of tests done including the stress test, and they determined that his heart is healthy. He has healthy blood pressure and has a manual labor job, and so gets a lot of exercise. The doctor said it might be stress. Does anyone have experience with this? My dad is ready to just try to relieve his stress, but I am worried that it could be something else that the doctor may not have picked up on. Any solutions, including alternative medicine? Thank you!
posted by tessalations999 at 2:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by tessalations999 at 2:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Joomlaggravated
So, I'm building a site in Joomla. It's not really doing what I want it to. Styling issues inside... [more inside]
Lifelong Potluck Failure Wants to Step Up
I have been asked to bring the equivalent of dinner for 8 to a potluck-style meal: a main course, salad or vegetable, and dessert. I do not traditionally bring dishes to potlucks because I'm a loser that way. Guidance needed. [more inside]
Welcome to Toronto
What are some fun activities for a family to do in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by k8lin at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by k8lin at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Wanted: A Philly Hideaway
I'm looking for a one-week living situation in Philadelphia starting on Monday. Any creative and/or money-saving ideas welcome! [more inside]
posted by nosila at 11:48 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nosila at 11:48 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I NoSQL?
My bread and butter is and always has been data stored in relational databases. I keep seeing a lot of material on key-value storage (also known as the NoSQL movement) but haven't had as much success finding resources on how to move from relational to non-relational. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 11:42 AM PST - 10 comments
Website access for all kinds of learners
How to make legal information accessible on line? For persons who are different kinds of learners, persons with different disabilities, persons with and without literacy, different languages, etc. [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 11:22 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 11:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me find a better bank.
I hate my big corporate bank that rhymes with "face". They keep screwing up, it's impossible to talk to someone on the phone who can fix their mistakes, and they have an aggressive campaign to screw over their customers with overdraft coverage. I'd like recommendations for a better bank or credit union in the Los Angeles area, for basic checking/savings accounts (and possibly an auto loan). Even better if it will work with Mint.com.
HTML Table to Excel to CSV
I would like to take the information from this Wikipedia page (the HTML table parts) and dump it into Excel. I don't need the flags, I just need the latitude, longitude, city name and country. What's the easiest way of doing this? [more inside]
posted by jontyjago at 11:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jontyjago at 11:12 AM PST - 7 comments
Music while you swim?
Looking for information/recommendations for waterproof/swimming mp3 players. [more inside]
posted by paradoxflow at 10:51 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by paradoxflow at 10:51 AM PST - 2 comments
What shoes are these?
I've got all the management-view I can stand!
What are the best resources to keep up with the latest in information security vulnerabilities and trends? Something with a serious technical bent and a high signal-to-noise ratio would be really nice... basically, what's the infosec underground look like these days? [more inside]
Light bulb spectral analysis
How can I find out what spectrum of light (and what intensities of the various parts of the spectrum) are emitted by various types of light bulbs? [more inside]
Kahlo or scriptwriter?
Did Frida Kahlo actually say this, or is it just a line from the movie? [more inside]
posted by cubby at 10:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by cubby at 10:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Can you name this movie?
Unnamed romantic comedy - can you identify, please? [more inside]
posted by gene_machine at 9:58 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gene_machine at 9:58 AM PST - 2 comments
Where can I volunteer for kids in Cambridge, MA?
I live in Cambridge, MA, USA. I want to volunteer for an organization that benefits children. [more inside]
posted by Cygnet at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cygnet at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Falling in love (infatuation) with a dream person.
I've had the experience occasionally of having a dream about someone and then waking up feeling a very strong longing and attraction for them. It can be a person I've encountered casually in real life, or someone who I knew only from the dream. If it's a real person, I may not have been aware I had any such feelings for them. The feeling can last for a few hours or go on for some days. How common is this phenomenon? Have any of you had a similar experience? Is there a name for it? Has it been studied?
Relatively tech-capable but need some advice...
We've purchased the business (yay!), and now it's time to determine how to set up the office network. I'm fairly certain that we'll start with peer-to-peer (vs. client-server), but I could use some advice to make sure this is the way to go, and I'd also like to know if it's possible to make changes to a file on a computer (via a remote desktop tool) that's concurrently running an application. [more inside]
How do I copyright my blog?
How do I copyright my blog without paying a copyright fee everyday for each entry? [more inside]
posted by herbplarfegan at 8:31 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by herbplarfegan at 8:31 AM PST - 25 comments
Underripe fruit ideas
What can I do with flavorful-but-underripe nectarines? [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus at 7:51 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by insectosaurus at 7:51 AM PST - 22 comments
What are some good, equipment-free cardio exercises I can do with a bad knee?
What are some good, equipment-free cardio exercises I can do with a bad knee? [more inside]
Redeeming miles for non-travel rewards
Which rewards program should I join for the best non-travel rewards? [more inside]
Is a Macbook Pro worth the extra $150?
What's the advantage of a Macbook Pro over a Macbook? Does it justify the extra $150? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche at 6:52 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by synecdoche at 6:52 AM PST - 31 comments
Is an internship program right for me?
Has anyone heard of this Dynamy gap-year/anti-depression program? Is it the right option for me? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:51 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 6:51 AM PST - 11 comments
White Plains to Manhattan
I'm taking a quick trip to NYC and the cheapest flights I can find are to White Plains.
How difficult will it be for me to get from the White Plains airport into the city (my hotel is on Park at 26th)?
Thanks!
How can laptops for every high school student be beneficial?
I am a teacher at a high school that will be providing netbooks to every single student this fall. I am trying to consider ways that this will be helpful in the classroom, particularly in a math classroom. If you knew that every child in the classroom had their own netbook and the classroom were wireless, what would you like to see happen that would help students learn math? Please fire away ideas. All are welcome - whether brainstorm ideas or maybe you know of a particular website or web-based tool that would help students. Particularly, I'd like to assess students' progress as they learn as well as to provide them multiple ways to learn/experience the fundamental concepts in a math course. What would YOU have wanted if you had a laptop and wireless in high school? Thanks for your suggestions!!!
Is it age difference or just too different?
I'm mid-thirties, my partner is late twenties - I'm having a hard time reconciling our difference in age/experience when planning for the future. [more inside]
posted by socksister at 5:36 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by socksister at 5:36 AM PST - 21 comments
Prettydamncoolaphone
What's a weird musical instrument that would make a great gift for a composer? [more inside]
posted by dontjumplarry at 5:28 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by dontjumplarry at 5:28 AM PST - 23 comments
Feeling physically cold, temp is good
I have a friend who is cold all the time. He is 86 years old and has been cold for the past 5 years. His core body temperature is fine and he has gone to specialists (MD) to have this condition checked out and they have found nothing. My feeling is that it is psychological and not physical but don't want to discount that. He in not averse to going to an alternative medicine person and would just like to get past this. [more inside]
Why yes, I am carrying a camera-phone, a pen knife, and a hip flask.
What is the purpose of security guards searching bags at events (such as concerts, ballet and opera performances, nightclubs, live comedy) when the searches are usually cursory at best? [more inside]
posted by Mike1024 at 3:31 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mike1024 at 3:31 AM PST - 16 comments
Where's the air conditioner go?
Bush league air conditioner -- a block of ice and a box fan. Where does the ice go for maximum efficiency? [more inside]
posted by zvs at 12:31 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by zvs at 12:31 AM PST - 13 comments
Best beach bar in Limassol?
What is the best beach side bar in Limassol? [more inside]
Yet another music recommend thread
Help me find more country songs with minimal production. [more inside]
July 9
Indonesian hijinks- where to?
(Travel filter) Where should we go in Indonesia? Going there for 5 weeks in December, from Australia. We are not interested in kicking it with our compatriots in Kuta or generally, on staying on any very touristy beach or place for an extended period of time. [more inside]
posted by jojobobo at 11:34 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jojobobo at 11:34 PM PST - 15 comments
Non-stimulant ADHD Medications
My husband seems to have adult ADHD, and it seems to be getting worse as he gets older. He's been to a psychiatrist who has diagnosed him with ADHD and put him on both Adderall and Concerta. Adderall works very well for him, but it gives him serious heart problems (cold extremities, irregular heart rate, a sense of panic). Concerta, on the other hand, gives him a bad stomach and doesn't do anything for his concentration. What are people's experiences with non-stimulant ADHD medications, like Strattera?
Thanks, but literally, get off my lawn.
Our next-door neighbor's opinions about lawn care differ from ours. Hijinks ensue. [more inside]
posted by clavicle at 9:21 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by clavicle at 9:21 PM PST - 60 comments
My formerly feral cat wants attention but won't accept it.
Formerly feral catfilter: I can't tell if I'm making progress or if the cat is just neurotic. [more inside]
Psychofolder replacement
A picture in iMovie
How can I show a picture in iMovie for seven minutes and include a pre-recorded music track with it? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 8:17 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 8:17 PM PST - 10 comments
Find me some technical podcasts about networking protocols.
I have a job interview in about 13 days, and it will be very technical, covering low-level linux, networking, tcp/ip, smtp, http. I want to know about some podcasts that might teach me a thing or two. [more inside]
posted by antiquark at 8:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by antiquark at 8:08 PM PST - 5 comments
What are some good sources of information about viral movie marketing?
What are some good books/sites/etc. about viral movie marketing? Most of the film marketing books I've found so far were printed before viral marketing really became popular. [more inside]
posted by kaye88 at 7:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by kaye88 at 7:44 PM PST - 2 comments
What kind of deodorant REALLY blocks sweat - STRONG sweat?
The slightest heat will make me sweat. My underarms get soaked. My deodorant isn't cutting it! What do I use? [more inside]
Seeking international video chat "penpals"
I used to love corresponding with overseas penpals that I'd been matched up with at school, or whatever. Do people do this via video chat these days? Where and how? [more inside]
Alterna-Scoop That Poop!
CatFilter: I'm moving to a smaller place (that's way lovelier than my current home). The downside, there is no longer room in the bathroom for my cats' litterbox. So, it has to move into a (hidden) public space. I use feline pine + a covered box, which is pretty great (word to the pine!), so this shouldn't be a huge problem, but, one of my cats has...shall we say, strong (as in, industrial strength) bowels which no litter can sufficiently mask. She also has burying problems (sometimes the other cat does it for her because the second cat is also vaguely grossed out by her sister). Add to that my girlfriend - who works at home and doesn't want to constantly have to be bothered to deal with the litter.
My question is this - has anyone (who uses pine or otherwise) found a nice, self-cleaning, or otherwise odor-muffling litterbox that might minimize this problem?
posted by redbeard at 7:26 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by redbeard at 7:26 PM PST - 21 comments
Donut. Cake. Awesome?
Donut cake. Need your help. Need equal parts creativity, kitchen panache and engineering skill. [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 6:44 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by jbickers at 6:44 PM PST - 42 comments
My cats have scratched deep claw marks into my roommate's furniture. Bummer.
My roommate has a rather nice piece of wooden furniture that my cats have scratched all up. It's real wood, basically just stained and maybe somehow varnished. What are my options for restoring it and how much are they likely to cost? (She is aware of the damage, so it's not like a sneak job.) [more inside]
Fun with in-line intravenous filtration
Millipore SLSV025LS: "Do not use this product as an in-line filter for intravenous administration; it was not designed for that purpose." What will happen if I do? [more inside]
Should I take this job with the Feds?
How cushy is government (USA) work? [more inside]
Ugh, sad and yeasty...
Help me deal with my emotional reactions to thrush. (NSFW) [more inside]
moral dilemma - who benefits a sales error
Who benefits from an unexpected advantage of a purchases on behalf of another? [more inside]
posted by Akeem at 5:11 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Akeem at 5:11 PM PST - 23 comments
I'm looking for a capella/other Christian folk songs!
I've fallen in love with this song sung on A Praire Home Companion (starts around 0:26:36). Can ya'll give me some suggestions as to similar tunes? [more inside]
How can I cool my apartment?
How can I keep my apartment cool? And what are my landlord's responsibilities in maintaining my air conditioner? [more inside]
posted by titus n. owl at 5:04 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by titus n. owl at 5:04 PM PST - 7 comments
What's a good, free, simple-to-use photo sharing website?
What's a good, free, simple-to-use photo sharing website? [more inside]
'EMP' - Cinamatographical References
What was the first movie reference to 'EMP' that you remember? [more inside]
posted by DrtyBlvd at 4:22 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by DrtyBlvd at 4:22 PM PST - 19 comments
It's a Peppy onslaught of LePews
I have skunks in my backyard. What can I do about it? I mean besides running inside and screaming like a nine year old girl. [more inside]
World Cup final in Vegas
World Cup: Where would a couple of hip Dutch dudes go to watch the final in Vegas?
posted by Dragonness at 4:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Dragonness at 4:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me identify this RPG set in a museum world?
A Grisly Discovery
Does anyone remember this extremely unsettling picture from an urban-exploration photoset? Unpleasant details within. [more inside]
Analyzing Surname Data
I need help visually and clearly showing/analyzing surname data retrieved from 23andme.com's Relative Finder feature. [more inside]
How to find the boilerplate script someone is using on their site?
How to find the boilerplate script someone is using on their site? [more inside]
posted by schindyguy at 3:44 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by schindyguy at 3:44 PM PST - 10 comments
Can you predict the crazy of Courtney?
Have you been to a show on Courtney Love's (I refuse to call this Hole) current tour? How late was she? [more inside]
Brain fog, fatigue, and more.
Intense, prolonged brain fog and feeling of awfulness. Have already seen doctor. [more inside]
How to organize a Mario Cart tournament?
How to organize a Mario Cart tournament? [more inside]
Baby Showers for n00bs
Help me throw a baby shower for my best friend - I have no idea what I'm doing! [more inside]
posted by rikhei at 2:53 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rikhei at 2:53 PM PST - 17 comments
Let's get surreal
I would like to step out of my comfort zone and mix it up a little bit here and there. I'm looking for suggestions for improvisational stuff I could do during the day that will "put things into a new light" for me. [more inside]
How can I (click) Why does my MP3 player play a snippet from the future when going to the next track?
A number of MP3 players I've owned have had a similar glitch: occasionally, when switching tracks, a brief (less than one second) snippet of the song *after* the upcoming track will play. Sometimes, it's from the same track, but later in the song. What causes this?
Help with summer student loans for an American in Canada.
Asking for a friend: How does my friend get loans from a bank as an American citizen studying at a Canadian university? [more inside]
Is there a word or phrase for this phenomenon?
Is there a word or phrase for this ethnocentric phenomenon of geography and social interaction? [more inside]
posted by eggman at 2:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by eggman at 2:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Airport Fun in 2 Hours or Less...
Quickie Tourist Query: I have a 2 hour layover at Los Angeles/LAX this Sunday, 7/11. Is there anything I must not miss while there? Never been there before, and likely will never be again... [more inside]
How to minimize mobile data usage.
I just got a mobile internet stick for my laptop: how do I minimize data usage? I don't want some huge software update downloading in the background without my permission, etc. [more inside]
Turtle Eggs
My red-eared slider built a nest in my garden last week, dropped about ten eggs into it, then tamped it all down pretty firmly.
Now what?
I've looked through the pet forums, but all the ones I've found focus on moving the nest inside and nurturing the eggs myself. I'd rather take a more laissez-faire approach. [more inside]
Quick Twit
Smallest, cheapest phone that has a twitter app?
Help me finish Atlas Shrugged
Help me finish Atlas Shrugged [more inside]
Stuttering Bill Sent Me
BookRecFilter: Novels similar to Stephen King's It [more inside]
Send files to a PHP app via email?
I'm not a PHP expert, but I'm working on a simple photo gallery application, and I'd like to add the ability to send it files via email. I know of other products that have this feature, but in my Googling I haven't been able to find any information on how to get started. Might you have any info?
Traffic Court Blues
My wife has a ticket in North Charleston for Careless Operation. The officer told her that the $255 ticket would be reduced when she showed up in court. How much will it be reduced, and is it worth asking for the court date to be changed? [more inside]
I forgot the Title of this Fantasy Novel.
I read a book about a young, girl wizard over 10 years ago and can't remember the name. It starts off with an old wizard who walks into a town where the 10th son of the 10th son of the 10th son was just born, and he transfers upon the baby all of his wizarding power. But the baby isn't a son, it's actually a daughter and this sets the scene for the rest of the book when the girl grows up to become the only female wizard, which rubs a lot of the wizarding community the wrong way. [more inside]
It's not sweater-puppy season
Help me find some blouses and shirts that flatter a well-endowed girl - ones that are work-appropriate, and also some for going out at night. [more inside]
posted by lizbunny at 12:28 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lizbunny at 12:28 PM PST - 11 comments
Spanish and Dutch snack suggestions?
My friends and I are having a World Cup viewing party for the final on Sunday, and we're looking for suggestions for Spanish and Dutch food to cook and then enjoy during the game. [more inside]
posted by elsewhen at 12:26 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by elsewhen at 12:26 PM PST - 24 comments
Wii need to all play!
What are the best multiplayer Wii games, especially for a family that loves causing havoc in co-op mode (be it in an FPS, or in a third-person hack-n-slash RPG)? We already have the Wii Sports/Resort games and aren't really interested in Super Smash Bros or Super Mario.
Credo/Sprint in Los Angeles?
So, Credo, which uses the Sprint network, finally has a smartphone that apparently doesn't suck (the HTC Hero). I'm very tempted to switch over from Verizon, especially since the latter tends to drop calls when I'm sitting in my living room. But I don't want to go from the frying pan into the fire, so to speak. Can any LA Mefites give me your opinion of Sprint's coverage, especially in the Echo Park/Silverlake/Los Feliz area? More generally, if anyone has experience with Credo's customer service, I'd appreciate hearing from you too. I want to support good causes, but I don't want to drive myself crazy in the process.
Should I brush my hair?
Is brushing your hair actually better for it than not brushing it? [more inside]
posted by blithecatpie at 11:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by blithecatpie at 11:56 AM PST - 9 comments
Driving to Billingsgate (I curse too much)
I curse when I drive. Terrible language and the most irritated inflection. It needs to stop because I am in danger of linguistically poisoning my toddler. Unfortunately, I live in an area (Metro Boston) where the roads are crowded and people pride themselves on driving like self-centered monsters. Please give me techniques to (most importantly) stop swearing and also stop appearing apoplectic.
posted by Mayor Curley at 11:36 AM PST - 67 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 11:36 AM PST - 67 comments
Nature Book!
Book recommendation! Need a gift, fast! Nonfiction or fiction, but must deal in some way with humanity's relationship with the natural environment. [more inside]
designing websites for dummies
How do you design websites for other people? Not the web design part, but the 'for other people' part. How does that work? [more inside]
comfy pants I can wear in public?
I need pants. [more inside]
Dublin/London Filter
What shouldn't I miss in Dublin and London this month? [more inside]
posted by gerryblog at 11:03 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by gerryblog at 11:03 AM PST - 7 comments
Confused about dresses and the required infrastructure.
Me and my girlfriend would like to find out how to deal with transparent dresses - do people still wear petticoats? [more inside]
Explain Property Taxes to me (Chicago)
Explain Property Taxes to me (Chicago)
I recently bought a condo in the Wicker Park area of Chicago (Cook County). A week ago I received a notice that my 2008 Property Tax Bill is delinquent. Odd thing was it was sent to me by the builder of my condo building.
I was under the impression that my mortgage company was supposed to be paying my property taxes and not me. I have a 30 year fixed mortgage with BoA if that's important.
So what do I do?
Anonymous 'cause I'm pretty ashamed I don't know the answer to this and know I should.
Planning ahead for a pet's passing
I want to plans to deal with the eventual death of my pets. They're healthy and happy but I know small animals don't live too long, and I'd like to know what to do before I lose them. [more inside]
How can I help my three kids adjust to my plans to move in with my girlfriend?
How can I help my three kids adjust to my plans to move in with my girlfriend? Specifically, how important is alone time with dad? [more inside]
Growing up/out.
I'm an independent contractor -- a developer for web and mobile devices (iPhone, etc) -- currently having to pull in extra developers to help out on a few larger projects. It's kind of feeling like a proto-company situation.
I'm feeling a bit out of my comfort zone and am looking for a bit of business development advice... [more inside]
Supportive athletic shoes for a 2 mile walking commute
I'm looking for athletic shoes for a walking commute, 2 miles each way. I have high arches, 'high volume' feet, and under-pronate (I roll to the outside of my feet when I land). Below $100 would be nice. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by carter at 10:28 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by carter at 10:28 AM PST - 18 comments
Multipurpose furniture
Looking for furniture store that offers practical, novel and multipurpose furniture (and other household items) in Seattle. [more inside]
Hard to find liners
Has anyone who wears women's shoe size 7 1/2 or smaller found a low rise/hidden shoe liner that doesn't show with flat pumps? (you know, ballet-style shoes, heelless pumps, whatever you want to call them).
I just tried No Nonsense liners (for sizes 4-10) and they show. A lot. And my pumps are not even the kind that's extra low on the sides or toes. [more inside]
need some nerdy chemist/engineer humor
I'm giving a presentation next month need a funny joke about the difference between chemists/scientists and engineers (because I'm an engineer doing chemistry) [more inside]
posted by beammeup4 at 9:48 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by beammeup4 at 9:48 AM PST - 23 comments
How to organize bookmarks in Firefox?
How do you organize your Firefox bookmarks toolbar? [more inside]
posted by matkline at 9:45 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by matkline at 9:45 AM PST - 14 comments
Emacs for teh win?
TechFilter: Help me Grok Emacs as a not-uber-Techie Writer Type. I an 99% sure I really want Org-Mode among other things, how do I get it setup? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 8:59 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 8:59 AM PST - 19 comments
Computer turns on & off
There's a sick computer I'm trying to diagnose & I have no idea why it's doing what it's doing. It's a custom Intel-based desktop from maybe 3-5 years ago, can't easily read the mobo maker but if it's needed I can probably get it. When I hit the soft power switch it turns on briefly, the front power light comes on & the fan spins up then it all shuts down inside of half a second. Any ideas?
Anybody ever tried Magic Shave on their face?
Looking for anecdotes and experiences from men using Magic Shaving Powder depilatory cream [more inside]
I need a laptop for photo work
Help me pick a new laptop for my photography business! [more inside]
posted by WinnipegDragon at 8:28 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by WinnipegDragon at 8:28 AM PST - 16 comments
Rice Cake-Induced Scurvy
My diet pretty much revolves around rice cakes. They're easy, quick, crunchy, and kind of tasty. What are some things I can put on them to get a bit more variety and nutrition, beyond my usual staples of cream cheese and cheddar? [more inside]
What am I doing to my foot?
I've taken up walking on a treadmill lately, and as I ramp up the intensity I seem to be bruising one small spot on one foot. I'm not sure what I'm doing to cause it. It's not a shoe issue. I get this whether I'm wearing regular running shoes or my Vibrams. [more inside]
Firefox won't zoom images
Firefox won't resize images while zooming a page. Or anytime, really. [more inside]
posted by NortonDC at 7:54 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by NortonDC at 7:54 AM PST - 3 comments
How can a non-techy person take over a website?
How can I best transition ownership of a small website to a non-techy person? [more inside]
posted by smelvis at 7:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by smelvis at 7:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Who was this artist?
I'm an illustrator looking for more material from an artist whose work I admire. The problem is -- I don't know his/her name. [more inside]
SATII or ACT?
ACT or SATII? [more inside]
Can you hear me, that when it rains and shines?
What are good headphones for people with mild hearing loss? [more inside]
posted by holdkris99 at 6:42 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by holdkris99 at 6:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Do dudes still kill their own food?
So I'm trying my hand at an extra credit paper for a humanities class. It's about hunter-gatherer tribes that are in existence today. I've tried searching for them everywhere and all I've found are the Spinefex People of Australia, in which there is absolutely no information on. I also tried the freeganism movement until realizing that isn't what I'm supposed to be doing at all. So, the question is: do you know of any hunter-gatherer tribes that are in existence today?
posted by amiableamy at 6:11 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by amiableamy at 6:11 AM PST - 25 comments
Sandwich rage: what the 3@$!! do I pack for my lunch???
Can anyone point me to a source of packed/brown-bag lunch recipes that genuinely take no more than 5 minutes to prepare, and aren't overreliant on peanut-butter-and-banana sandwiches? Bonus points if it isn't all mimsy about low-fat mayonnaise and such. Also I only have an English freezer, so batch pre-prep is out. [more inside]
posted by tel3path at 5:59 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by tel3path at 5:59 AM PST - 33 comments
What's The Deal With Safari's 'Too Many Redirects' Message?
What's the detail, exactly, with Safari's "...can’t open the page. Too many redirects occurred trying to open..." message?
I'm getting a spate of them this week on the BBC News site. A post by Apple blames it on the site but doesn't go into specifics. (If the site has a problem, why don't other browsers refuse to open it? What's Safari doing differently?)
Lots of stuff generally unhelpful elsewhere on the net. Kinda surprising since this has been in Safari for years.
A4 Printer In The US
Where in the United States can my friend get his dissertation printed in A4 paperback and A4 hardcover? (Not spinal bound) [more inside]
July 8
Swimming tampon/cigarette-like creatures in outhouse toilet water?
White larvae/bug/fish was swimming in the latrine water at our camp site? Looked like the white part of a cigarette with a tail it moved like a sperm to swim around the outhouse water? No, it wasn't a tampon... Those don't swim around like crazed cigarette sperm! [more inside]
posted by unclezeb at 10:58 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by unclezeb at 10:58 PM PST - 15 comments
I want more Kiki, more Princess Sara.
What are other Japan-made cartoons that you recommend to me that are similar to Kiki's Delivery Service or Princess Sarah? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissItneg at 10:35 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by LittleMissItneg at 10:35 PM PST - 36 comments
What if I told you my name but it wasn't technically my name?
I'm 23. In a few months I will be moving to a different state to start a new chapter of my life. I would like a clean break with my past. Would it be socially acceptable to rename myself (first and last) and to introduce myself to people using my new name without any caveat or footnote? My legal name will not change. Would you feel betrayed or deceived if you were my acquaintance/friend/lover and eventually found out my name was actually something completely different? Let's assume marriage is out of the question and that I am not doing this to hide any youthful indiscretions. Is it ill advised to compartmentalize one's life in such a way?
SP3 installation worries
I've decided to install SP3 on my Windows XP Home version computer. But I've read horror stories about installing on an AMD machine. [more inside]
Most affordable steroid nasal spray?
Which is the cheapest of the prescription steroid nasal sprays? [more inside]
Looking for cool neck band in Rochester, NY
Looking to buy a "Cool Neck Band" tomorrow in Rochester, NY. Possible? [more inside]
I regret quitting my job. What does it mean?
I spent several days debating the pros and the cons of accepting a new job offer. I accepted the new job, quit my current job, and am in the middle of my 'last two weeks'. And I think I really regret quitting. Help. [more inside]
Firefox and IE on the same computer? Is it even possible?
Firefox problems or something else? I have an Acer Aspire 3000 laptop running Windows XP Version 2002. I bought it used from a friend about six months ago. It had both Explorer and Firefox loaded. The Firefox works, the Explorer doesn't. But wait! There's more... [more inside]
So, you're a musician, how is that going for you?
I have an ongoing opportunity to interview musicians, but I've been fearful of being the most boring interviewer ever, or at least failing to pull the musician out of Dull Interview Mode and into Chatting Naturally About Interesting Things Mode. With that, I'm looking for tips and ideas for interviewing people, and/or examples of really good interviews. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 8:13 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 8:13 PM PST - 23 comments
I want to hang out with my friend!
I invited a friend to go to an event, and then she invited her boyfriend and other friends. I don't really want to hang out with her other friends! What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by so_gracefully at 7:51 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by so_gracefully at 7:51 PM PST - 44 comments
What dimensions should I use for a mobile comic?
What are some multi-panel webcomics that are pretty swell to read on mobile devices? [more inside]
How do programmers think?
What does it mean when someone says you think like a programmer? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 7:43 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by dfriedman at 7:43 PM PST - 32 comments
Mooching in with the boyfriend
How can I broach the topic of moving in with my boyfriend without feeling like a deadbeat mooch? [more inside]
Where to get a camera repaired in Melbourne?
Does anyone know of a good camera repairer on the north side of Melbourne? I've just moved to Melbourne and the shutter on my Bronica ETR has jammed. As I am new here, I don't yet know of any good repairers. Do you?
Why won't my oven burner light completely until it's very hot?
Our 3-yo Maytag oven is misbehaving, and I can't figure out what's going on.
Symptoms: when the burner is lit only the 2/3's closest to where it connects to the gas-line actually light. The other 1/3 puts out nasty aldehydes until the thermostat registers about 250 *F. [more inside]
posted by dolface at 6:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dolface at 6:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Job website for Cardiff?
Quick question: What's the best website if I'm looking for an IT job in Cardiff, Wales? [more inside]
Iowa - "the shining star of radicalism"?
Is it true that Ulysses S. Grant said that Iowa was the "shining star of radicalism"? [more inside]
posted by dd42 at 6:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dd42 at 6:22 PM PST - 8 comments
Tips for Renting with Bad Credit - SF
I have bad credit and I'm looking to rent an apartment in San Francisco. I tried to get a place early last month before I arrived and had a bad experience (very judgy and insulting leasing company) over my credit. Now I'm feeling really nervous. Any suggestions to help me feel confident going into apartment viewings? [more inside]
Stephen Fry talking about comments
Is there a clip on youtube where Stephen Fry talks about 'malevolent' comments on blogs, twitter or youtube? [more inside]
posted by ts;dr at 5:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ts;dr at 5:33 PM PST - 5 comments
Batch add xx:xx time to photo EXIF data?
I just got back from a 2 week roadtrip and unbeknownst to me, one of the cameras I was using had the time set wrong. Now I have close to 1000 pictures that are set 13 hours 09 minutes in the past. [more inside]
posted by a_green_man at 5:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by a_green_man at 5:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Asthmatics wanted: for anecdotes and advice.
YANAD, but you may be asthmatic with anecdotes! I'm curious about others' symptoms, treatments, etc. Back story and lots of questions! [more inside]
Help me think of my daughter as my son
My daughter wants to be my son, and I'm okay with that. But... [more inside]
posted by patheral at 4:23 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by patheral at 4:23 PM PST - 42 comments
Ms. Vegetable is looking for some string to make bracelets.
Ms. Vegetable is looking for some string to make bracelets. [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat at 4:15 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by a robot made out of meat at 4:15 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I accept this change and make the next step?
How can I reconcile with an upcoming drastic change to my appearance? I'm not necessarily having second thoughts, but I'm scared of the change. [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte at 4:10 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by MaryDellamorte at 4:10 PM PST - 21 comments
Any advice for long-term tent camping?
Any advice for long-term tent camping? [more inside]
posted by CallMeWhiskers at 3:35 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by CallMeWhiskers at 3:35 PM PST - 24 comments
How can I put the extra money on my prepaid phone plan to work?
How can I put the extra money on my prepaid phone plan to work? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin at 3:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pwnguin at 3:28 PM PST - 8 comments
The Gilbert Gottfried of Iphone alarm apps
I am looking for an Iphone calendar application that lets me play an mp3 or select something especially noticeable for the alarm reminder, like Gilbert Gottfried yodeling or something. The existing Ical alarm is too brief and non-distinctive. Thanks for any suggestions, especially those based on your personal experience. [more inside]
The Lost Mittens
I need your help coming up with friendly (wuss) motorcycle biker gang names. [more inside]
iPhone App idea and a conflicting with patent
I've got an idea for a mobile (iPhone) app, turns out there is a patent that covers the idea. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by blueplasticfish at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by blueplasticfish at 3:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Help us determine where to go for our 20th anniversary that is only 3 nights, and won't break our bank.
We're celebrating our 20th anniversary (we're both 40) and we think we want to goto Jamaica. We are limited in time... our tentative dates are 10/1 - 10/4 (basically just a weekend). Help us find the right destination that gives us everything we want... [more inside]
falernum in dc burbs?
Where can I find falernum in Montgomery or Fairfax county (outside DC)? [more inside]
creative ways to raise money?
Any creative ideas on raising money for a personal cause? [more inside]
is titanium dixide in chewing gum dangerous?
Is the Titanium Dioxide in this, or any, gum a health concern?
posted by 5lbauthority at 2:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by 5lbauthority at 2:28 PM PST - 8 comments
Tell me what normal eating looks like.
I want to know what a "normal" person eats over the course of a day. What types of food, and how much. [more inside]
Ads that use text messaging lingo?
Can you point me to any commercials or print ads available online that use text messaging or instant messaging lingo? Along the lines of this.
Best newbie email service for Mail.app?
What's the best service to have a bunch of users sign up for email accounts? I'll be teaching an intro to computers (Macs) class, and I'm sure people will want to use email. So, for people who don't already have an email address, I'll go through registering for an email account. But I really want to show them Mail.app so the service should have excellent IMAP support. [more inside]
posted by RandyWalker at 2:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by RandyWalker at 2:07 PM PST - 14 comments
non-standard pants sizes
My girlfriend likes the way guy pants fit her, but it's hard to find guy pants in her size: 28 waist and 31/32 long. Are there any places online or any brick-and-mortar stores that would carry these?
Congratulations! You're a Grandpa!
GrandpaFilter: I just found out that I'm pregnant and would like to break the news to my stepfather in the form of a gift... specifically, a book. [more inside]
Are these anti-malaria (malarone) pills safe to take overseas?
TravelFilter: When does Malarone (anti-malaria medication) expire? [more inside]
posted by ageispolis at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ageispolis at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Therapist in the Twin Cities
Looking for a therapist in the Twin Cities area. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by Laura Macbeth at 1:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Laura Macbeth at 1:07 PM PST - 3 comments
Curling Up With a Good Screen
So, now that they've both been out for quite a while, I have to ask: Kindle or nook? [more inside]
posted by moviehawk at 12:55 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by moviehawk at 12:55 PM PST - 42 comments
He looks oddly familiar.
Help me to get Skype to work again
Help me to get Skype to work again [more inside]
Completion blues...
I just finished a big creative project...now what? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 12:41 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by the foreground at 12:41 PM PST - 8 comments
Find me a Las Vegas nightclub so I can get my dance on!
Can you suggest fun "alternative" places to go dancing in Vegas this coming Friday, Saturday or Sunday? Looking for an unpretentious indie/electro, 80s or goth/industrial place. [more inside]
Blood-product donation: which is the best type for AB+?
My blood type is AB+. What's the best kind of blood-product donation I can do? And where in the DC area should I go to do so? [more inside]
posted by lash at 12:38 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by lash at 12:38 PM PST - 14 comments
Dublin, Ireland and New York City: help me find some good record and used cd shops
I need some record store recommendations for Dublin (Ireland) and NYC. [more inside]
Carousel horses gone wild!
In elementary school, we used to watch a series on video that always began with a scene of a carousel. Then, the horses would leap off, and the adventure would begin.
What was this show? [more inside]
posted by soleilMia at 12:29 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by soleilMia at 12:29 PM PST - 11 comments
Buying Checks Online
Check Printing Companies: Any recommendations for legitimate, reliable, reasonably priced online companies from whom you order checks? I am tired of paying so much to Deluxe. A google search comes up with a lot of entries, but I am hesitant to give my account and routing number to an unknown online company. Looking for personal recommendations from my friends in the hive mind community. Thanks!
posted by Lylo at 12:07 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Lylo at 12:07 PM PST - 18 comments
State of the Union with color printers
Have <$1000 color printers (including inkjet and laser) gotten any better since 2003 in terms of output quality? [more inside]
Farewell, meat and fish, hello vegetables!
Going to be vegetarian by necessity soon. Teach me cheap and amazing recipes! [more inside]
Help us keep our converted garage nice and dry
GarageConversionFilter: We're converting a single car garage into a bedroom and need to waterproof the walled-up door opening. [more inside]
posted by walla at 11:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by walla at 11:42 AM PST - 4 comments
When I changed DNS servers, client lost email - help!
IT Filter: When I switched my client's domain name DNSs to point to a new hosting account, they lost incoming email capabilities. Halp! (More inside) [more inside]
posted by halfguard at 11:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by halfguard at 11:38 AM PST - 6 comments
"How can we live and die and never know the difference?"
Clyfford Still is my favorite artist ever. Unfortunately, I am having a very difficult time finding prints of his work, except for the same 2-3 that always show up on sites like art.com. I've been looking for years. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Decrypt a ColdFusion encrypted string in PHP?
Can I decrypt a string in PHP if it was encrypted using ColdFusion's Encrypt()? [more inside]
posted by and hosted from Uranus at 11:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by and hosted from Uranus at 11:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Dirty funny-books.
Looking for specific recommendations for fun, erotic comic books for a hetero woman. [more inside]
posted by a.steele at 11:12 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by a.steele at 11:12 AM PST - 15 comments
Pay me please!
I do freelance work for a company that I suspect may be in financial trouble. How do I protect myself? How best to find out what's going on? [more inside]
My new house has a vineyard - now what!
I just moved into a house with a vineyard - what now? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap at 11:09 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by zeoslap at 11:09 AM PST - 7 comments
Why do we want to believe in Paul the octopu
Why do we want to believe in Paul the octopus ( or the daily sun sign predictions )? [more inside]
posted by manny_calavera at 10:52 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by manny_calavera at 10:52 AM PST - 31 comments
We're meeeelllting!
Can anyone recommend a swimming spot within a hour and a half drive of Toronto? (that will allow our elderly dog). One that wouldn't be overly crowded on a week day? I burn pretty easily, so some shade would be great, too. [more inside]
Recommend an online forum where video production for the Web is discussed?
Recommend an online forum where video production for the Web is discussed? [more inside]
With XLR is it Tab A, Slot B, or Slot A, Tab B?
Question about audio cables, XLR specifically, and what cables do I need for my event? [more inside]
Fitting in working, exercising and sleeping - if I eat after I can't sleep.
I've got a problem fitting in working, exercising and sleeping. Some activities are in the evening, and I eat after, then I can't sleep. [more inside]
Should I have let me friend come live with me?
Should I be helping my friend who now has no place to live, no car, and a lot of financial debt? Am I being a bad friend? [more inside]
posted by ljs30 at 9:51 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by ljs30 at 9:51 AM PST - 43 comments
Running help for a finicky knee in Pittsburgh.
Running help for a finicky knee in Pittsburgh. [more inside]
posted by mokudekiru at 9:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mokudekiru at 9:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Reduce exercise noise or Keep it down up there
Need advice for ways to mitigate workout noise. Specifically looking for a work out pad. Other advice greatly appreciated. [more inside]
Ye olde seafaring wisdom (preferably in the form of cutesy alliteration)
I'm currently learning how to sail. In my first class, the instructor taught us "tiller toward trouble" (i.e. if about to crash, push the tiller toward it, which will turn the boat away), and I loved how easy it was to remember. What are other similar sayings or memory tricks regarding sailing that I should know? [more inside]
Personal experiences with Balloon Sinuplasty surgery?
Has anyone had Balloon Sinuplasty surgery to treat otherwise unsolvable sinus issues? [more inside]
posted by HonorShadow at 9:39 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by HonorShadow at 9:39 AM PST - 1 comment
Oh great Portland-contingent-of-MeFi, help out a PDX-newbie find some decent digs!
Resources for short-term housing (August sublet) in Portland, OR? [more inside]
Does the new health care legislation prohibit FSA's from being used to purchase OTC drugs?
Does the new health care legislation prohibit FSA's from being used to purchase OTC drugs? [more inside]
posted by zooropa at 9:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by zooropa at 9:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Structuring an idea database online
I'm looking for a way of structuring an idea database online (a few hundred entries, at most) that will allow several users to add entries, tag them, add commentary and upload files specific to each entry.
What am I looking for here?
Is there any reason to keep an inexpensive student globe from the 1980s?
I have a student globe, dating from before the fall of the iron curtain (USSR intact, Germany in pieces, etc. etc.). I believe that it's from the early 1980s. I also need to free up some space in the hall closet, so I want to get rid of the globe. I think its worthless and can be given away without a second thought; my father disagrees. Who's right?
posted by .kobayashi. at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by .kobayashi. at 8:48 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me make the perfect cocktail.
Link to OS project to "tether" iPhone?
I recall seeing an open-source project for the iPhone which allowed you to share your iPhone's internet connection with a computer, i.e. "tether". It's not as easy as, um, "proper" iPhone tethering. Also, you must a paid-up iPhone Developer to compile and install it to your phone. But otherwise, yay. But I can't find it anymore. Believe me, I have googled. Ring a bell for anyone?
posted by diffengr at 8:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by diffengr at 8:23 AM PST - 11 comments
n00b + NYC food = ??
Times Square dinner recommendations for a NYC noob? [more inside]
posted by onhazier at 8:17 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by onhazier at 8:17 AM PST - 41 comments
Oh, that's right, my cat is mortal. Crap.
Help me summon the courage to care for an ailing pet. [more inside]
Let's play Geek Barbie
Help a 28yr old buxom lass find clothing that fits properly and looks grown-up without being boring. [more inside]
Wallet Minimalism.
My wallet is bloated, stretched, and dying. I'm looking for something more slim and functional. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 8:04 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by SNWidget at 8:04 AM PST - 53 comments
iPod headphone jack... of DOOM???
I think my iPod's (5G; 30 GB) headphone jack may be screwy. It seems to make headphones that penetrate it permanently screwy. Am I just screwed? [more inside]
How can I make my cheeks less big?
I'm not overweight, but want to make my cheeks less big. How can I do this?
Effing Access combo boxes, how do they work?
I'm trying to make a combo box populate properly in an MS Access form (oh, the pain), and I need some help. [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 7:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 7:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Does having hundreds of domain names effectively game search engines?
Is using hundreds of domain names to redirect to a dozen or so identical sites (under a dozen or so different domain names) an effective method of SEO? [more inside]
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 7:29 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by iknowizbirfmark at 7:29 AM PST - 14 comments
iCarly Birthday Party ideas
How to throw an "iCarly" birthday party? [more inside]
posted by ColdChef at 7:27 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ColdChef at 7:27 AM PST - 11 comments
Glasses causing irritation
I purchased a few pairs of glasses online about 6 months ago. Also, I sweat a lot. And the sweat seems to be corroding the arms of the glasses and causing some irritation where the arms contact my face. Is there something I can coat glasses with to prevent this?
posted by Proginoskes at 7:19 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Proginoskes at 7:19 AM PST - 9 comments
turn on, tune in, drop out, lift off
Going to see a shuttle launch in Florida. Where to stay? [more inside]
Injured while grocery shopping? I've got to start working out.
A week ago I tweaked my back, but the pain isn't going away, and I can't seem to find a stretch that will make the muscle feel better. [more inside]
posted by gladly at 6:24 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gladly at 6:24 AM PST - 11 comments
Indoor venues for DC weddings
Help me find indoor venues for DC guerilla weddings. [more inside]
posted by MrMoonPie at 6:23 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by MrMoonPie at 6:23 AM PST - 28 comments
What kind of dog would you recommend for my lifestyle?
What kind of dog would you recommend for my lifestyle? [more inside]
posted by katala at 6:10 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by katala at 6:10 AM PST - 32 comments
Moving on down, to the south side, in a de-luxe apartment in Texas
Got a job. Moving to San Marcos, TX. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by King Bee at 6:09 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by King Bee at 6:09 AM PST - 19 comments
How do I record TV programmes using new fangled equipment?
I want to start recording TV programmes at home to use at school, but I haven't used any kind of TV recording equipment since VHS tapes.
Ideally what I want to be able to do is record TV programmes from a Freesat box (including iplayer programmes) onto a USB external HDD. [more inside]
I'm bored, I'm fourteen, and I'm in Paris.
S.O.S. What is the to do in for a 14 year old who is stuck in Paris with his parents and his older brother?? Any suggesions?? [more inside]
posted by andykapahala at 5:06 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by andykapahala at 5:06 AM PST - 19 comments
Actual meals, shipped to the other coast, for new parents?
I would like to send actual _meals_ to a friend who is about to have a baby. Problem: I'm East Coast, she's West Coast, and most of the "welcome new baby gift baskets" I've found online seem to be fairly lame? (Though I'm not a parent, so am I wrong?) Help please! [more inside]
posted by librarianamy at 4:58 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by librarianamy at 4:58 AM PST - 10 comments
Whaddaya Know, AskMe?
Whaddaya know? [more inside]
Where can I find geek fabric?
Help me make the ultimate geek baby blanket. I need a source for fabric! [more inside]
Ticket for one to Kathmandu, Moscow, or Cape Town... please!
Desperately need a new awesome fly-somewhere-cheap monitor website. [more inside]
posted by letahl at 4:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by letahl at 4:23 AM PST - 4 comments
No More Dogs on the Bed?
Applying Frontline to our dogs: concerns about toxicity to humans. [more inside]
Renewing AT&T wireless contract early for new iPhone
How can someone negotiate with AT&T to purchase the newest iPhone at the reduced price ($199) even though the contract isn't up until next March? [more inside]
The DMV sucks, amirite?
Having lost my wallet three times in six months, I need to streamline the process for replacing a Driver License and dealing with the California DMV as much as possible. [more inside]
posted by slidell at 12:09 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by slidell at 12:09 AM PST - 18 comments
July 7
Help me put my foot down with others and choose better friends in the future
It has recently come to my attention that I have serious issues enforcing healthy boundaries with others. Because I do not effectively enforce boundaries, I end up caught in totally ridiculous situations that I am very resentful about. When I do enforce boundaries, the response is typically that I am being hypersensitive/petty/overreacting or being a "B****"; [more inside]
posted by neanderloid at 10:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by neanderloid at 10:43 PM PST - 19 comments
Bitgrid - brilliant or stupid?
I've had a computer architecture bouncing around in my head since I mis-understood what a bit slice meant in 1981. It turns out it might be just the ticket for doing really fast computing, but I need to be sure the idea really has merit. I've blogged about it. Is it a great idea, or stupid? [more inside]
posted by MikeWarot at 10:34 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by MikeWarot at 10:34 PM PST - 18 comments
The obvious answer is Chez Quis
Looking for downtown chicago dining recommendations [more inside]
Can someone grow on you?
Will he grow on me? Should I take the chance? [more inside]
*you need to step back 3 steps to see this title*
How can I create hidden visual elements that can only be viewed under specific conditions? [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent at 9:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by howiamdifferent at 9:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Exhaustion of art forms/artists
Not long ago I was reading a criticism of the notion that certain artistic styles become "exhausted" after which new styles have to be found that centered on the sensible claim that it is artists who come to find styles exhausted, not styles that in themselves become exhausted; it quoted at length from a scholar of Chinese art who made much the same point in regards to some period of Chinese painting (and perhaps poetry?). I can't at all remember where it was, though, and I would like to recover it. [more inside]
posted by kenko at 9:32 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by kenko at 9:32 PM PST - 3 comments
I Promise I'm Not a Spy! Just need to take photos of documents...
I need a Digital Camera (Sub-$300) suitable for taking handheld pictures of documents. [more inside]
posted by Benjy at 9:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Benjy at 9:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find a resort!
I need a hotel or a resort, a very special resort. Within a 5 hour drive of Seattle (but not on the ocean itself -- we're going there later in the summer), a big comfortable lobby/lounge to play games, read, talk. Something nice outside, but really, in the Pacific Northwest, that's pretty much a given. Old and funky is fine, new and posh also fine. I'm looking for something memorable. [more inside]
Does anyone remember a particular poem that art critic Harold Rosenberg wrote?
Does anyone remember a particular poem that art critic Harold Rosenberg wrote? It began something like "The best something-or-other" and had a line about some feeling - surprise, perhaps - as light filled a room. Sorry for the immense vagueness. Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 9:23 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 9:23 PM PST - 3 comments
How do you hang things without leaving a mark?
How do I hang things on the walls of my apartment without making holes/leaving marks? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 9:13 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by zardoz at 9:13 PM PST - 23 comments
Looking for info about the reputation of the Shakespeare Institute
I am looking for information about the Shakespeare Institute in Stratford-Upon-Avon (part of the University of Birmingham, UK). Specifically, I am wondering about its reputation for teaching and research. I am an American student considering attending for an MA in Shakespeare Studies, but don't feel like I have enough information to make a decision.
posted by adty at 9:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by adty at 9:06 PM PST - 4 comments
He said what?
Fair relationship fighting. What are your rules to keep relationship fights fair and above-the-belt? [more inside]
Did I ruin my custard ice cream?
How do I remove my personal information from a Mac at work?
What key personal data should I remove from my employer's Mac? And how? [more inside]
Recommendations for soap opera dialogue
Please recommend books /movies/tv etc. with romantic / soap opera-ish dialogue. Not so much grand or sappy like Titanic ("Where to miss... To the stars"), but something more on the saucier side. Tropes typically surrounding infidelity or breakups are good, along the lines of "It's not you, it's me," or "There you have it, the scandal is on" or "I'm not really a part of this family. I should have married my college boyfriend" [more inside]
posted by marco_nj at 7:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by marco_nj at 7:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Tacit golden rules for work
I am having a little trouble at work...with all the unspoken rules and expectations. I don't have anyone to teach me these things nor do I have enough/any work experience to learn..and I'd like to learn these things fast! [more inside]
posted by xm at 7:56 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by xm at 7:56 PM PST - 30 comments
Inspire Me
Any inspiring speeches, short stories, or parables about the importance of friends, family, and health? [more inside]
How to get excited about picking a dissertation topic?
Academics: how can I be more excited about selecting a dissertation topic and writing the dissertation? [more inside]
My marriage is sick. It caught it from me.
How can you be a good partner when you have a debilitating chronic illness? Is it even possible? [more inside]
Snake Brand prickly heat powder in NYC?
Where can I find (and buy) Snake/St. Luke's Brand Prickly Heat Powder in NYC? [more inside]
dc shares
Does DC have cool collectives/sharing groups? [more inside]
Windy City Entertainment?
My sister is traveling to New Jersey in a week or so. She has this question: Myself and two others traveling by bus later this month and we have an 11 hour layover in Chicago, starting at about 5 in the morning on Tuesday. So I was wondering if there is anything really interesting to do while in Chicago for that time that is very inexpensive (Perhaps less than $5.) or free. (Free is always good. :) ) [more inside]
Will work for low-stress, healthy environment
I’m a former academic who would like to focus on self-driven writing and creative projects, but I’m not ready for self-employment. I’d like to find a low-stress job that will leave time and energy for my creative work, but I have some health restrictions and complicating factors. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by velvet winter at 7:05 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by velvet winter at 7:05 PM PST - 9 comments
How to hack car so everyone can hear each other?
How can we set up our car so people in the back can take part in conversations happening up front? [more inside]
Where to move my mom around Cleveland?
I'm starting grad school in Cleveland next month. Due to some complicated circumstances, my mom will be following me. I've already got a place in Cleveland Heights; can you recommend an area nearby for her to live? [more inside]
posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs at 7:04 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by AAAAAThatsFiveAs at 7:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Pittsburgh's Best Ham Barbeque?
I am looking for the best place or places in the Pittsburgh, PA area to buy a delicious ham barbeque sandwich. Any suggestions?
posted by Uncle Chaos at 6:57 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Uncle Chaos at 6:57 PM PST - 4 comments
Need help finding an MBA program with an IS / IT specialty.
I'm looking at MBA programs in Chicago, Cleveland, and St. Louis. I'm interested in specializing in Information Systems, but I've noticed that many schools in the top tier don't offer an IS specialty.
My main question is: what top-25 schools in those metro areas offer an MBA with a specialization in IS (or a similar specialization)? Are there programs outside of those metro areas I should really consider? And what pretty-good programs exist in those places?
But I'm also wondering why IS is not an offering at more top schools. There are a few concentrations that most schools offer such as finance and marketing. Is Information Systems not as prestigious as other concentrations? Is it considered less of a strategic area? [more inside]
How do I increase the primary partition of my Win 7 system partition?
How do I increase the primary partition of my Win 7 system partition? Disk Management tool is not allowing me to do this. [more inside]
Mom's night out for the social caterpillar
I want to be more social. Can you help me come up with ideas for hosting a mom's-night-out party at my home that isn't a jewelry, tupperware, pocketbook, home product party, etc. party? [more inside]
posted by maloon at 6:24 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by maloon at 6:24 PM PST - 37 comments
Help me see at a show at the NYC UCB
I am going to New York tomorrow and I'd like to see a show at the UCB. How much advanced planning do I need to do for tickets? [more inside]
Can anyone offer tips for chugging a bottle of beer - sans straw?
With the Beerlympics coming up, I need to "get in shape". Specifically, the Bottle Chug. Sadly, straws are disallowed. Any other tips, tricks or advice to get my time down?
posted by TrueVox at 5:38 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by TrueVox at 5:38 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me find this sandal (or something like it.)
I can't find a replacement for my old sandals. please help. [more inside]
Why is this Wordpress blog suddenly blocked in Berlin?
I updated a Wordpress blog today and now it's throwing a 403 error... in Germany. Which is where my client is vacationing! What would be causing a 403 error on her side? [more inside]
posted by missmobtown at 4:41 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by missmobtown at 4:41 PM PST - 16 comments
Should I cry over you-Filter
Help me turn the light on please. LDR boyfriend is active on adult sites, through live encounters, with real people. I am willing to understand, yet there is more to it. Where to draw the line ? [more inside]
help finding (good) xbox 360 multiplayer games!
xbox 360-filter: looking for games that either a) have good 3 (or 4) player co-op or b) have good multiplayer (versus) mode for 3-4 players all on the same xbox [more inside]
posted by knockoutking at 4:04 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by knockoutking at 4:04 PM PST - 15 comments
(U.S.) Immigration for Dummies
I'd like to have a better understanding of the history of immigration in the United States, the U.S.'s current immigration policies, and proposals for reform. I'd prefer recommendations for books on the subject, but am open to other forms of information. In particular, I'd love 2 or 3 books that present competing views on the subject - from liberal and conservative viewpoints, insofar as there is a clear ideological divide on the subject. Bonus for books that provide some narrative regarding the experience of illegal immigrants across socioeconomic classes, geographic area in the U.S., and age ranges (kids and adults). Thanks!
posted by slide at 3:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by slide at 3:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Custom home building websites
Please recommend your favorites websites or blogs about remodeling or building a custom home. [more inside]
posted by bove at 3:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bove at 3:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Make .htaccess redirect to a home domain without recursion
I need some .htaccess help in redirecting all web requests to a single home page. [more inside]
posted by Aquaman at 3:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Aquaman at 3:41 PM PST - 4 comments
"And when I awoke, the effulgence of the forest's treehood lay over my iPhone like a baker's glaze."
What can I use to safely remove tree sap from the back of my iPhone? [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 3:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 3:17 PM PST - 6 comments
The downfall of the United States.
In what way(s) might the United States cease to be, how likely are those scenarios, and what would happen as a result? [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign at 3:14 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 3:14 PM PST - 35 comments
Bash My Rash
YANAD or maybe your are. I have a mysterious rash / itchy thing going on. Add in that my wife is due with our second child in five days. Two nights ago I woke up several times during the night scratching my pubic area. That morning I put some hydrocortizone on it and thought that was that. Since then, I have been itching all over in random spots. [more inside]
Overcoming seafood allergies?
Since I was about 12 I've been allergic to seafood, after previously being fine with it. It would cause me to be really, really sick ... as in the worst case of food poisoning one could imagine, but no anaphylactic shock. I'm beginning to believe that my allergies may be specific to crab as I recently had shrimp and did not get sick. How do I test which seafood allergies I have? Anyway to do this safely? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 3:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by geoff. at 3:06 PM PST - 9 comments
Is this camera what I really want?
I am thinking of getting an Olympus PEN E-PL1. Will I regret not getting a digital SLR instead? [more inside]
Toddlerproof iPad/iPhone cases?
iPad and iPhone cases that cover the home key/button? Maybe an application? ToddlerProofFilter [more inside]
Anxiety following awkward first sorta-sexual encounter... where to go from here?
Anxiety following awkward first sorta-sexual encounter... where to go from here? Generally NSFW inside. [more inside]
I'm sure I qualify; now let me apply!
Job hunting for unspecified jobs! Help a new grad. [more inside]
Garbage In -> Garbage Out
If you use canvas bags when you grocery shop, what do you do with your household garbage? Do you buy purpose-specific trash bags? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 2:01 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 2:01 PM PST - 42 comments
Compost or cleanse it with fire?
How to spend $800 for a party
I'm having a big party in San Diego this weekend. We are debating about how to spend the final $800 of the budget. Any creative ideas? [more inside]
posted by JoeGoblin at 1:55 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by JoeGoblin at 1:55 PM PST - 14 comments
How do you print and use downloaded sewing patterns?
How do you work with sewing patterns that have been purchased and downloaded from on-line? [more inside]
Is there a standard for surveillance systems?
I'm trying to access a webcam/serveillance system that I have. Is there a protocol or standard to interact with DVR/webcam systems? [more inside]
Favorite piano/soprano version of Rachmaninoff's Vocalise?
I'm looking for a good piano/soprano version of Rachmaninoff's Vocalise. What's your favorite one? (Bonus meta-question: are there any good websites other than MeFi for asking what's-your-favorite type questions, especially for recipes and classical music?)
This? Why, I can make a hat or a brooch or a pterodactyl...
It's not uncommon to take Rice Krispies (a commercial mass produced finished product) and turn it into Rice Krispie bars (a homemade treat). What other finished products do normal people regularly convert to something else? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer at 1:36 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by Ookseer at 1:36 PM PST - 46 comments
Can Anyone Translate This Swedish Word?
My husband's grandmother is Swedish (born in the US; her parents emigrated). She uses the Swedish word "guba" (sounds like 'gouda') when talking about any nice-looking man ("Oh, he's a guba."). Is this an accurate translation? I've tried Google and haven't gotten a definitive answer, possibly because I may be spelling it wrong.
Need to consult an Attorney - but which kind?
Need to consult an Attorney - but which kind? [more inside]
So this law, it's eternal?
It's the third largest religion in the world, and I don't know a darn thing about it. [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire at 1:14 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Squid Voltaire at 1:14 PM PST - 26 comments
Anyone know of any cabinetmaking apprenticeships anywhere?
Hey kids, I'm looking for appreticeship opportunities in cabinetmaking (fine furniture-making, more than kitchens), here in Canada or anywhere in the world (Denmark? Japan? France? Idaho? Wherever, you know.) I'm studying cabinetmaking at trade school in Montreal, and feel like I'm just scratching the surface, wanna really master this trade and do something cool. Any ideas? Thanks in advance.
posted by Jules Marlowe at 1:13 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jules Marlowe at 1:13 PM PST - 6 comments
Bizarre 1980s video-identification question
"Well, why didn't you just WANG YOUR WIENER?!?!" Utterly bizarre 1980s video-identification question follows. [more inside]
Focusing on the concrete skills, rather than abstract, in C++
Invent Your Own Computer Games with Python is mentioned a lot as a great way to learn the Python programming language. Does something comparable exist for C++? [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 1:04 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lekvar at 1:04 PM PST - 3 comments
Parallel Turn Strategy???
Does anybody know of a computer game that is what I would call "Parallel Strategy"? That is, it's not realtime in the sense that there are discrete turns, but it's not turn based, because plays are not sequential, but played in parallel (that is, all players make their moves in the alloted time for the turn/round). When the time is over for that round, conflict resolution rules happen...
posted by symbioid at 12:51 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by symbioid at 12:51 PM PST - 19 comments
Writing nooblet questions
Three questions: How can a new person break into tech writing? How can I learn to write articles quickly as someone who's returning to writing after a long hiatus? And how legitimate are sites like freelancer.com, odesk.com, guru.com, etc? I'm avoiding places like Associated Content and its ilk. [more inside]
Columbus Ohio Airport: Is there any way to walk from the main terminal area to Stelzer Road?
Columbus Ohio Airport: Is there any way to walk from the main terminal area to Stelzer Road? [more inside]
Sesamstraße for an American Student
Is it possible to find full episodes of German Sesame Street (Sesamstraße) online? [more inside]
Help Me with my Cable TV
Help me with my basic cable TV service from Comcast [more inside]
You seem nice, but this isn't the job for me
How does one gracefully back out of the job application process? [more inside]
Droid X upgrade?
So I want a Droid X, but my phone and data plan setup is a bit wonky... [more inside]
Cosmetic Surgery or Botox for Drywall
I am vacating my room--one bedroom in a multi-bedroom apartment. So that potential future occupants like what they see and want to sublet said room, I would like to fill the tack holes I left in the drywall. Plus, there are several long, very thin cracks that have formed on the walls over the past eight years. How do I give the room a cheap but passable make-up job? What materials will I need to pick up? [more inside]
How can I get a clear phone line?
Under normal circumstances our phones crackle, so it’s difficult to hear what people are saying. The line is clear if the router and computers are off and the phones are connected, or if the router is on and the computers are off and one phone is connected. In either case if we turn on one more component we loose the clarity. This seems to show that the fault is internal rather than with BT's line. What can we do to obtain clear phone lines whilst also running our router and computers? [more inside]
posted by ingridbroad at 12:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ingridbroad at 12:08 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I reattach my mailbox door?
How can I reattach my mailbox door? It was originally attached with pop rivets (I think) but they rusted. It's a really nice mailbox, and we don't want to replace it. [more inside]
posted by ivey at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ivey at 11:59 AM PST - 11 comments
Lawyer Dumpster Dives for Lunch
Family Business Filter: How do I negotiate a salary that reflects my value? How does a firm base salary from hourly billing rate? [more inside]
Should I stay or should I go now?
Housing woes, what should I do? [more inside]
Like the Scott Stap "Yarl" method of singing
Is there a musical equivalent to TVtropes.org? [more inside]
The Dharma Bums...
Traveling, as an 18 year old, alone and without a car. Possible? Plausible? Safe? Help me do this responsibly and mindfully. [more inside]
Apartment hunting troubles
I'm looking for an apartment in or near Lancaster, PA. Where else should I look outside of CL and the newspaper? [more inside]
Books from the perspective of punishingly neurotic people?
What are some good, hopefully funny books from the point of view of punishingly neurotic people? [more inside]
Water/weather songs...
Help me find songs about water and weather! [more inside]
Train me to tootle Toronto's trunkroads
Please give me a driving school recommendation in Toronto. [more inside]
posted by randomination at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by randomination at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
iPhone fun.
Is it possible to use call forwarding on the iPhone (3G) to route calls from specific known phone numbers straight to voicemail? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by Asherah at 10:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Asherah at 10:49 AM PST - 4 comments
It's more a beach than a pool...
Easiest way to level sand? [more inside]
Which is the best beach in Los Angeles?
Getting my MFA in Computer Art. Where to start?
I am looking for a list of visual art schools that offer MFAs in computer art in NYC and possibly on the west coast. Where is a good place to start? [more inside]
Madison Endocrinologist
Can anybody recommend a good endocrinologist in Madison, WI? [more inside]
I need a wave machine stat!
I need a wave machine stat! [more inside]
Growing Plants In Heat & Wind
What can I plant on a hot, windy roof garden? My New York City apartment boasts a private roof deck. The problem: It gets constant sun all day long, and is the tallest building around, so it can get quite windy. Nearly everything I've planted has shriveled and died. What will work? [more inside]
posted by eduke at 10:12 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by eduke at 10:12 AM PST - 15 comments
How should I clean a peed on mattress?
What is the best way to clean a mattress after bedwetting? [more inside]
Prague! With extra goldfish crackers!
Prague for two days in late August with a toddler in tow. Tips? Accommodation recs? [more inside]
posted by gaspode at 10:04 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by gaspode at 10:04 AM PST - 3 comments
What are the place to visit by night for goth steampunk jazz addict in new york ?
New York by night for a french goth, steam punk jazz addict ? [more inside]
Getting started with iPhone apps.
So my friend and I were having a bull session on im+ and have decided we're writing an iPhone app! He'll be coding it and I'll be designing it. I am looking for resources in terms of the graphic design and in terms of the "business process" of the app. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 9:56 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 9:56 AM PST - 5 comments
file folders & fluffers
Searchin for a 2-pocket presentation folder...with a filing tab on top. This must exist, right? [more inside]
posted by artdrectr at 9:51 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by artdrectr at 9:51 AM PST - 3 comments
Help an art gallery pick a website tool for its redesign.
Help an art gallery pick a website tool for its redesign. [more inside]
Deflating feeling: air mattress recommendations
What air mattress should my sister buy for me? [more inside]
Help me seal this birch!
How should I seal a birch countertop? [more inside]
posted by InsanePenguin at 9:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by InsanePenguin at 9:44 AM PST - 9 comments
"You see this ring? Leave me the **** alone!"
How can you enjoy the bar scene when you're married (with or without your spouse)? [more inside]
Building flats for a music video
Building flats for a music video. Please tell me how to construct (and what kind of materials to buy), to construct some flats to make some fake walls for a music video. (more inside) [more inside]
Did a documentary inspire "Anchorman"?
Did a documentary inspire Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy? [more inside]
posted by kakakakarl at 9:23 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by kakakakarl at 9:23 AM PST - 2 comments
Direct Loans says I can't use $6000 to pay up.
Direct Loans says I can't use $6000 to pay up. [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 9:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jander03 at 9:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Summer in SLC- Time to be outside
Salt Lake City trails and biking. This is a two part question- calling all cyclists/runnings in SLC, Utah- where are your favorite loops to cycle in the summer? I enjoy City Creek and biking through the avenues, but I feel like I am missing some good areas. Second question is about trail running. [more inside]
Flight 22 is off to honolulu
I'm going to Kauai for a week at the end of the month. Looking for good suggestions of things to see/places to eat. [more inside]
Flying from US-->Canada; where's customs?
I'm a U.S. citizen flying from NYC to Canada via Houston: in which airport will I do immigration and customs? [more inside]
posted by Tin Man at 8:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tin Man at 8:53 AM PST - 9 comments
Waiting for CSI Boston to Premiere
The body of a murdered woman was recently found on the roof of my high-rise apartment building. I'd like to know more, but there wasn't much news coverage. If I call the police, am I going to be added to the list of suspects? [more inside]
Reference Vocals: Is It Worth it?
I'm doing reference vocals for a couple of team songwriters who have recently been signed under a music DJ who works for a major record label. The tracks are good, these guys know their pop music, however they have no money to offer me at the moment. The only things they can offer me is free studio time, access to their songwriters, some music tracks and connections in getting my music to the right people. When I get paid depends if their boss likes the vocals or if an artist picks up the song. Is this a common tactic among new songwriters when they cannot pay their vocalists? How can I make sure I'm getting the best end of this deal or should I walk away?
MMS support for posting images?
Sending images to the web via MMS (not email)? [more inside]
Typographic poster creator website using words/lyrics
I remember awhile back hearing about a site that allows you to input a bunch of words / lyrics which then creates a typographic poster (most used words being larger, least used being smaller)
posted by lxh at 8:38 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lxh at 8:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Need to write this @#$ dissertation already.
MY short-term dissertation progress keeps getting bogged down by long-term freakouts. How do you motivate yourself to keep moving through a large, difficult, unpleasant self-directed task-- especially when there's a healthy dose of guilt in the mix? [more inside]
Should I Stay Or Should I Go Now?
I think I want to move but don't know how, nor if it's wise to do so right now. [more inside]
I don't want to have someone co-sign my apartment, because I'm a grown ass man.
I make more than enough money to pay the rent, but have no recent rental history. How can I convince apartment complexes I don't need a co-signer? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 8:07 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by reenum at 8:07 AM PST - 15 comments
Nonprofit Burnout Syndrome
I'm burnt out, but I don't want to (and can't, really) quit my job. The only way out seems to be through it, so how do I get through this, do a good job, and stay sane? [more inside]
posted by wholebroad at 7:43 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by wholebroad at 7:43 AM PST - 16 comments
Why do I pass out in the middle of the morning?
I pass out in the middle of the morning. Why? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 7:31 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Tarumba at 7:31 AM PST - 25 comments
Where's a good, reputable, online place to rent professional/prosumer video and audio equipment?
Where's a good, reputable, online place to rent professional/prosumer video and audio equipment? [more inside]
Fees for rolling over 401k funds?
Should Nationwide have charged me a fee to roll over my 401K to my new employer's plan? [more inside]
Repelling the Fantastic Mr. Freeloader
Where can I buy ammonia in Sherbrooke, Quebec -- failing that, what are your creative ideas for fox repellent? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 6:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Shepherd at 6:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Cheap! Cheap! Cheap!
I work in China providing consulting for companies wishing to export from here. One of my customers, a Brazilian battery company, wishes to purchase an order for a cheap electronic product to be given as a free gift to its customers in order to promote the batteries. Price range: 50 - 70 cents. Order quantity: approx. 50,000. So, what's the COOLEST and MOST UNUSUAL thing the hivemind can think of? [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno at 6:21 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Zé Pequeno at 6:21 AM PST - 25 comments
Calling all confection-makers!
I am interested in learning the art of the macaron. I figure if it's July now, just maybe by Christmastime I can have this thing down pat and completely wow friends and family with my mac fu skills and tiny colorful sandwich-lookin' cookies. But I might need some help from the experienced... [more inside]
posted by hegemone at 5:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by hegemone at 5:42 AM PST - 15 comments
The digital book worm.
eBooks: In what ways have they impacted the incomes and/or business models of professional writers and novelists? [more inside]
Keeping the Energy Up for the Big Show
I've got a big show this weekend! Help me prepare for it - especially by working out what I can eat during the day without either killing my stomach or passing out. (esp since I won't have time for dinner...) [more inside]
Why did you leave the city for the country?
As an American who spent most of my life in big cities, I am now moving to the English countryside. I want to hear about other people's experiences with the transition from city to country life and what they do for entertainment.
Just another day in the salt mines.
What are your strategies for girding yourself against the chaos or banality of the modern office workplace ? How do you manage to suffer the slings and arrows of outrageous requests, insanity-induced decisionmaking, and mass amounts of meaninglessness? For sure, those who are gainfully employed at this moment in history are more fortunate than they might know, but perspective is difficult to achieve, or keep, when the pile of unfinished TPS reports on the desk is about to topple over & shred your soul by a million tiny papercuts. What thoughts do you keep in your head, or spirits do you bring into your heart (or substances into your body?). Quotes, movies, books, blogs, etc.. -- all are welcome. Extra points for recommendations that are particularly geared towards 'life' in a tech / software company.
What to buy when visiting from Japan
People who live in Japan: what do you buy to bring back to Japan when you visit your home country? Mostly looking for things for personal use.
Gift or resale ideas are welcome too.
Jet skis or motor boats in the Bay Area
Where can I rent a jet ski or motor boat in the Bay Area? [more inside]
July 6
Where should we look for vacation rentals in Barcelona?
My wife and I will be traveling to Barcelona at the end of this month for our belated honeymoon. We'll be in Barcelona for just under two weeks and we're looking for a good place to stay. [more inside]
Where to rent a group house in Hawaii?
Birthday beach house rental in Hawaii over Labor Day. Where should we stay, and where's the best place to find a beach house rental online? [more inside]
Seeking second year rent negotiation tips for Menlo Park CA
I'm looking for help negotiating my second year lease renewal monthly rate. How should I hold myself during the negotiation? What should or shouldn't I say? Should I actually go through the trouble of negotiating a lease with an apartment complex across the street, or is it sufficient to quote their price from the advertisement?
Also, for a current rent of $1999 and a quote for next year at $2299 what chance is there that I can negotiate $0 increase, $100 increase, $150 increase, etc. [more inside]
posted by pariser at 11:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by pariser at 11:19 PM PST - 10 comments
puking, can't poop, but what about the heartburn?
sometimes i get constipated - sometimes when i get constipated, thanks to a super weak stomach, i throw up. this lasts just as long as i can feel the rock of poop in my side. today is a particularly bad round of it. to complicate matters, i'm hypoglycemic and have heartburn from time to time. so, now i'm constipated, puking, shaking from the lack of food, and i have wicked heartburn. what to do? [more inside]
posted by nadawi at 10:29 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by nadawi at 10:29 PM PST - 31 comments
The Curious Case of the Missing iPhone Notes Content
I often jot down bits, lines, concepts and even entire poems on my iPhone in the notes section, as I have found that my atrocious handwriting proves illegible if I try to transfer my fleeting, rare moments of inspiration with a old-fashion pen and paper. But recently, an entire section of one of the notes disappeared... [more inside]
I need international Fanta!!
I absolutely LOVE Fanta soda, especially the orange flavor. [more inside]
posted by broadway bill at 10:07 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by broadway bill at 10:07 PM PST - 17 comments
Do you know who the Duke of Earl is?
How much awareness do modern UK citizens have of the peerage? [more inside]
fructivores FTW
What fruit trees should I plant in my new orchard? [more inside]
St. Louis Hotel recommendation for a concert at The Pageant?
Need a StL hotel recommendation for a weekend in early August around the Wash U/(North Side) of Forest Park area (or easily accessible to there via MetroLink/Taxi). Primary target that Friday night is The Pageant, prefer Saturday night options in walking/reasonable taxi distance. [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones at 8:21 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Ufez Jones at 8:21 PM PST - 12 comments
"Whan that Aprille with his shoures soote..."
I'm aware of the Way of St. James, but what are some of the other long distance hikes in Europe? [more inside]
Psychological testing without family interviews?
How are psychological/psychiatric assessments conducted when there is no family available for history interviews? [more inside]
Seattle debt lawyer?
I am looking for a Seattle-area lawyer to represent me in a court case involving some credit card debt from the early 2000's. [more inside]
GoPredatory business practices
GoDaddy just employed some Jedi mind tricks to con me into a $150 Paypal charge. How do I recoup this money? [more inside]
posted by gacxllr9 at 7:11 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by gacxllr9 at 7:11 PM PST - 22 comments
Marriage? I'm good, thanks. Just kidding. Marry me. Please?
I understand that marriage and children aren't necessarily what I will want or need in my life, and yet I fear being unfulfilled down the line without those things. I know I'm not alone. How do women handle that internal conflict? [more inside]
TX-NM-CO Road Trip
Houston-Telluride road trip-- best places to stop along the way? [more inside]
Where does the Humber River trail goto???
Toronto people: How far does the Humber bike/walking path go north/northwest? [more inside]
posted by nerhael at 6:53 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by nerhael at 6:53 PM PST - 2 comments
Multilingual font translation issues
Multilingual (non-)Unicode translation issues inside, from someone who doesn't know nearly as much about Unicode as she should. [more inside]
posted by avocet at 6:31 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by avocet at 6:31 PM PST - 4 comments
What is this mass of white bugs?
What are all these little white bugs on my mustard green plants? [more inside]
Mat It or Crack It?
Basement remodel / cardio equipment question: old unfinished basement had concrete floors. Down there we have all the usual basement 'stuff', plus a cardio setup with a treadmill. Until now, the treadmill was on rubber mats - but we've installed a new porcelain tile floor... [more inside]
posted by matty at 6:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by matty at 6:06 PM PST - 4 comments
stretching recommendations
I'm getting older and creakier. Please recommend a good book or DVD or gentle program to help me limber up and not be so stiff, achy and tight. [more inside]
How do I remotely solve a malware issue?
How can I remotely solve a malware issue on a Windows XP computer? [more inside]
Looking for a book
Looking for a book with "joy" in the title and "joy" in the author's name. Book is about a woman with alzhemier's or dementia who talks to her dead husband. I work at a library and am trying to find this book for a patron but all my searching has turned up nothing. Anyone here know of this book? My patron says she heard about it on tv but doesn't remember which show.
Lindsay Lohan Sentencing
In hearing about the Lindsay Lohan sentencing today, I am curious as to what the rationale is to do the jail time first before rehab, rather than vice versa? Is this how it is commonly done?
posted by josher71 at 3:51 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by josher71 at 3:51 PM PST - 20 comments
My building has six apartments, numbered 1 through 6. Why am I getting mail for #13?
My building has six apartments, numbered 1 through 6. Why am I getting mail for #13? [more inside]
Rock songs about New York
Help me find some rock songs about New York. I'm travelling to New York in a week and my travel buddy will be inflicting Empire State of Mind by Jay-Z on me at every possible opportunity, so I need a song to counterract it. Preferably in the rock, grunge or metal genres.
posted by Kris10_b at 3:44 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by Kris10_b at 3:44 PM PST - 49 comments
Red Lodge or Billings?
If you could stay in Red Lodge, Montana, or Billings, Montana, where would you stay, and why? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 3:34 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by elder18 at 3:34 PM PST - 13 comments
Do you smell what the white blood cells are cookin?
IANAD. YANMD. Just sayin. Is taking tylenol or ibuprofen to lower a fever usually a way to prolong the infection ? [more inside]
posted by cavalier at 3:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cavalier at 3:26 PM PST - 7 comments
And turtles, of course ... all the turtles are free / As turtles, and maybe, all creatures should be.
The youth program I work for has taken in a painted turtle from the wild against my advice. We are very ill-prepared to care for this thing. What advice can you give so I can keep this thing healthy for as long as possible, given the limited resources we have? [more inside]
posted by Think_Long at 3:04 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Think_Long at 3:04 PM PST - 17 comments
Ayurvedic?
If a packaged food is labeled "ayurvedic" what, if anything, does that imply?
posted by telstar at 2:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by telstar at 2:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Safe virus recovery?
My computer was infected with Virtumonde a few months ago, and after a lot of failed attempts at removing the infection, I ended up buying a new hard drive and taking the opportunity to upgrade to Windows 7 with a fresh install. Here's where things get a bit worrisome: [more inside]
Seriously Hot Dog.
NYC Heatwave-filter: I need a bar (or other "public" place) that is both dog-friendly and air conditioned. [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 2:44 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by functionequalsform at 2:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for old recordings of my grandfather: Cleveland disc jockey Howie Lund.
Looking for old recordings of my grandfather: Cleveland disc jockey Howie Lund. [more inside]
posted by pahool at 2:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pahool at 2:08 PM PST - 5 comments
You were doing it wrong
What in life did it take you a surprisingly long time to realize you've been doing wrong all along? [more inside]
A tricky trick of the light...
Help me solve an optical puzzle. How might I make this fictional camera obscura work, given the parameters of my fictional location? [more inside]
posted by np312 at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by np312 at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
Small, Cheap Plastic Gears?
What would be a good place to find small plastic gears for hobby projects? [more inside]
I just made a doobie
"I apologized like a good doobie".
"What?" [more inside]
posted by Green With You at 1:49 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Green With You at 1:49 PM PST - 16 comments
I am getting so hot that I want to take my clothes off
Our air conditioner doesn't work very well.. it blows out cool air but the cool air doesn't travel to where it needs to be so the room doesn't feel cool. Sitting there in a hot room with the AC at full blast seems like a huge waste of money. Is there any way to determine if a new air conditioner will save us electric bill money or is that a foregone conclusion/obvious "yes"?
How can I fix my driveway gate so my dog cannot escape under it?
Our driveway is on a very small incline. At the bottom of the driveway, which exits onto the street, is a gate attached to our fence. The gate swings inwards, so when the gate is closed, there is a small gap at the bottom to accommodate the incline when it's fully open. Our dog can escape out of this gap. Other than plugging it with a long piece of scrap wood while we're out with him, how can we solve this problem? [more inside]
posted by barnone at 1:34 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by barnone at 1:34 PM PST - 19 comments
Having a (not that) unconventional relationships
I don't want a normal life, I guess, but it'd be nice to have romantic relationships. Is it possible? [more inside]
posted by innocuous_sockpuppet at 1:08 PM PST - 54 comments
posted by innocuous_sockpuppet at 1:08 PM PST - 54 comments
I need honey recipes + songs for my honey-themed dinner party.
I'm having a thematic dinner party for 12 in honor of Don't Step On A Bee Day (July 10.) The theme is honey. I think I'm going to make BBQ honey chicken for dinner -- and carve up honeydew, too. But if you have any honey-themed recipes that are amazing -- or know of any honey/bee songs to play during dinner, please share them here. [more inside]
food souvenirs you can't get online
So remember when people used to travel they'd bring back native treats from the places they'd go as souvenirs? With the internet, it seems that many of these things are available online. So sad. Know any treats you still have to go and get? (USA only) [more inside]
How do I improve my ability to read?
I'm bitter and very sad about the fact that I've never had a reliable and protective man (father, brother, uncle, grandfather) in my life.
I'm bitter and very sad about the fact that I've never had a reliable and protective man (father, brother, uncle, grandfather) in my life. [more inside]
posted by DeltaForce at 12:03 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by DeltaForce at 12:03 PM PST - 35 comments
How to leave Oxford (other than graduating)
Side trips from Oxford (England): one or two day jaunts needed [more inside]
TV Production Timeline?
How far ahead of their scheduled air date are scripted television shows ready to air? [more inside]
Help me find someone to cut unfinished wood in the Boston area!
Where can I have wood (pine boards and plywood) accurately cut for furniture-building in the Boston area? [more inside]
posted by HeKilledKennedy at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by HeKilledKennedy at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Road trip/camping with sciatic pain?
Car camping on the California coast with sciatica? Help us find things to do that won't exacerbate the pain. [more inside]
posted by palacewalls at 11:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by palacewalls at 11:12 AM PST - 8 comments
I don't believe in Santa anymore anyway.
Help me sort out my fireplace problems. [more inside]
posted by elizardbits at 10:57 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by elizardbits at 10:57 AM PST - 12 comments
Can they evict my snake?
LandlordFilter: I'm signing a lease and moving in this month. I just found out my landlord has a strict "no snakes" policy, and I can't bear to part with my legless companion. What are my options? I'm not sure the policy is in the contract. [more inside]
posted by ista at 10:55 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ista at 10:55 AM PST - 14 comments
What can I do with these skills?
(Career Filter) Help me run away from the circus [more inside]
posted by gillianr at 10:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gillianr at 10:35 AM PST - 6 comments
What are some non-spicy vegetarian recipes?
I am cutting down on pork, carbs and red meat. I would like my new diet to lean towards vegetarian meals.
I can't handle spicy food and it seems like most of the recipes I keep finding are spicy and/or have curry. I also do not eat fish/seafood. [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 10:27 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by KogeLiz at 10:27 AM PST - 25 comments
How to cope with the unknowns during a divorce
I'm ready to file for divorce w/ custody issues. What can I expect without the fear of the great unknown leading me to have a heart attack? [more inside]
if (jasper == petrie)
Will Room and Board's Jasper slipcovers work on Crate and Barrel's Petrie couches? [more inside]
posted by january at 10:18 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by january at 10:18 AM PST - 2 comments
"When I was your age, television was called books. And this is a special book."
I'm buying books for a little girl and post-dating them for her third, fourth [...] twelfth birthdays. I need book recommendations for each year of her life! [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 10:11 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 10:11 AM PST - 59 comments
We are sure you will be pleased with this agreement.
What is a fair way to estimate, over an entire year, the proportion of an electrical bill that is being used for electrical heating? (Previously) [more inside]
Seeking tall, dark handsome...castle or manor
Book rec filter: Novels that take place in foreboding castles, luxurious manors... [more inside]
Please help a data analysis amateur!
How to sort to count yes/no answers.... In Access or Excel. Help! [more inside]
posted by BusyBusyBusy at 10:03 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by BusyBusyBusy at 10:03 AM PST - 16 comments
Perfect gift for a patient husband?
I need ideas for a great second anniversary present for my husband. The catch is that I am currently in another state. [more inside]
posted by tryniti at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tryniti at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
If I apply for a job within my industry, can a potential employer tip off my current employer that I'm looking for other employment?
What are my legal protections as far as confidentiality when I submit a resume? [more inside]
I'm a student of the world...yeah, that's it!
What's the cheapest way to be a student to get a student or academic discount? [more inside]
What's the absolute fastest way to renew a US passport?
What's the absolute fastest way to renew a US passport? [more inside]
Getting a Flash that Won't Dwarf my Electro 35?
Was my letter really delivered on the 4th of July?
I sent a certified letter to a large business last week and just checked its status on the USPS web site to see if it had been delivered. The site tells me that my letter was indeed delivered. On July 4. Which is a Federal holiday. On which they don't deliver the mail. Okay, I guess the Federal observance of Independence Day was on the 5th this year, but that's only because the 4th was a Sunday, On which they also don't deliver the mail. So does this make sense? Do they really deliver mail on Sunday and the 4th of July?
Let's make a portable play station for a baby.
1x 1 year old daughter, 1x Sony Vaio and 1x IT Team that will do whatever I ask them to (nicely). How can I turn my old Vaio into a mini entertainment and gaming system for my little fairy? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 9:05 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 9:05 AM PST - 5 comments
Health Care in Minneapolis
In Minneapolis (we will be on the SW edge of the city, FWIW)...
Can anyone recommend:
1) their excellent pediatrician?
2) their excellent (pediatric) allergist?
3) their excellent nurse practitioner (general practice)?
Thanks!
Traffic in 2.4Ghz
why does almost every wireless device use the same 2.4Ghz spectrum? [more inside]
posted by escher at 8:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by escher at 8:51 AM PST - 12 comments
Dog afraid of the backyard
Our dog has become traumatized by the recent fireworks (I'm in the US, obviously) and is afraid to go outside at night. Even when he is taken outside he doesn't do anything - this results in late night indoor poops. What can I do to get him going in the backyard again? [more inside]
Weathering the relationship doldrums
How do I fall back in love with my girlfriend? [more inside]
Help for a wayward gay?
A friend of mine, who cultivates an image as a mensch, is really a charlatan. He will do anything to be in favor, even if it means betraying his true nature: a gay man who is afraid of ridicule and exile. He moved to a very gay friendly city and his family followed him, to his misfortune. He is relying on me, his best open-minded friend, to set things right. I need some help. [more inside]
Are employees protected by workplace harassment when the harassment is not an employee?
Are employees of nursing homes and group homes (nurses, management, counselors) protected under the realm of workplace harassment laws when the harassment is from the family members of the residents? [more inside]
Are veterinarians doctors?
I just walked past a veterinary clinic in Montreal, and noticed that the names of the veterinarians were printed on the window as "Dr. xxxxxx, m.v." So, are vets doctors?
posted by Premeditated Symmetry Breaking at 8:35 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Premeditated Symmetry Breaking at 8:35 AM PST - 18 comments
How to be ok with my boyfriend's feelings?
Crazy card alert? Please, help me sort out my relationship, MeFi world! [more inside]
posted by LemonGardot at 8:33 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by LemonGardot at 8:33 AM PST - 15 comments
Public transport accessible campsites in DC, Virginia or Maryland?
I live in DC and have just had a great weekend away, camping down near Virginia Beach. Now I want to plan another couple of camping weekends this summer but I'm not keen on the cost of renting a car to do so. Does anyone know of any campgrounds in DC/Virginia/Maryland that are accessible from DC via public transport?
Close all the windows when the A/C is running, or just the low ones?
I have opening clerestory windows at the top of my apartment's cathedral ceiling. Should I leave them open or closed when running the air conditioning, which vents near the floor?
posted by smackfu at 8:05 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by smackfu at 8:05 AM PST - 7 comments
City Mouse Seeks to Shed Fangs, Become More Like Nice PetSmart Mouse
Help a former city mouse cope with becoming a (semi-)involuntary Land-of-K-Marts-and-Pancake-Houses mouse. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 7:52 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by julthumbscrew at 7:52 AM PST - 35 comments
What's the best software for this task?
What is the best piece of software to do this task? And if it's Access, where can I get a good basics guide for newbies? [more inside]
posted by unannihilated at 7:46 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by unannihilated at 7:46 AM PST - 17 comments
Fun, interesting books about psychology and sociology?
What are some interesting pop-psychology or pop-sociology books that I could read this summer? [more inside]
Some information doesn't want to be free.
We have a directory of indexed PDFs of back issues of an academic journal we publish. Can I make it so that Google can see the text (so searchers will see when a journal issue contains the keyword they're looking for), but won't give up the direct link to the full PDF? We sell access to back issues and reprints. [more inside]
Where Are The Coal Miner's Daughters?
Tell me about growing up in a small town in the 50s: I'm looking for books, articles, memoirs, interviews, etc that describe or detail growing up in a single industry town in American Rust Belt the late 50s. Ideally I'm looking for stories in places like Braddock or Centralia, mill or mine towns located in the Central Pennsylvania-ish area. [more inside]
CSS/HTML Link/Markup/code hint, please!
How do I do this in XHTML/CSS? What am I looking for and missing? Looking for a way to link content on my page - with multiple links opened or closed without reloading the page. [more inside]
Are cough drops causing me to leak?
What are the chances of sugar-free Halls cough drops causing...seepage? (yeah, that kind...sorta gross details inside) [more inside]
This is me. For me. F*** him!
I don't want to see myself through my ex's eyes anymore. I don't want to compare myself to how I was then, because how I am now is healthy. I don't want to be afraid of my ex seeing what I look like now. Help! (Long) [more inside]
Erecting a small guyed radio tower?
I'm looking for online reference sites with guides for the erection of a small guyed radio tower. This is the type that might be used by a highly enthusiastic Ham radio operator in North America. [more inside]
When is it more efficient to open your house's windows than to use the A/C?
What is the summertime temp/humidity differential that makes it more efficient to open the windows and turn off the A/C in one's house than it is to keep the house closed up? [more inside]
NewDogOwnerFilter: Is it worth the fight?
I adopted an awesome dog from the local Humane Society. The dog is a one year old German Shepherd who is very well behaved (doesn't chew, rarely barks, never steals even when freshly cooked cheeseburgers are left unattended, etc) and already knows basic commands like "sit" and "come" and "heel." The only problem is the "heel" - he was obviously trained to heel to the left and I really want him to heel to my right. The question: is it worth the effort to retrain him and if so how do I accomplish this? More details and some photos below the fold. [more inside]
posted by Bango Skank at 6:46 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Bango Skank at 6:46 AM PST - 15 comments
It's hard for anyone, but for him...
An aquaintance of mine needs to find a job - any job at all that he can do. Aside from the poor economy, obstacles include lack of experience, and anxiety disorder. Details inside. [more inside]
Crib on a Hard Wood Floor
My son is getting to the escape-from-crib age, and his crib is on a hardwood floor. This worries me. [more inside]
I need a new microwave/convection oven
Please recommend a countertop microwave/convection oven. [more inside]
cellphone overseas
We are going to Spain for 4 weeks, and need advice on cellphone use.
We need to communicate w/each other when we are there. Should we switch to a local sim card? get temp phones?
My present service plan is Verizon.
Long distance Credo.
Cell phone LG, model no. VX5400.
Who you callin' UPPITY? I work here, too!
I'm having trouble with people at work that think I don't "know my place." Trouble is, they are the ones that don't "know my place." How to nicely, but firmly turn this around? [more inside]
posted by kidelo at 5:56 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by kidelo at 5:56 AM PST - 18 comments
How Much Seawater Can You Safely Drink?
What percentage of sea water can you safely drink? [more inside]
posted by musofire at 5:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by musofire at 5:37 AM PST - 8 comments
How do You Give People Time to Work on Their Issues and Stay Connected?
Am I just being a patsy here? Follow-up to this question. Do I give this relationship more time, cut and run, or are there other options I'm not considering? [more inside]
What type of cooling pad works best?
Which kind of laptop cooling pad works better, the USB-powered fan ones, or the ones filled with a cooling chemical? [more inside]
iCal/Google Calendar privacy
Is there a way to sync Google Calendar to my iCal, but make all events appear like iCal private events in Google Calendar? I want to share my Google Calendar so that others will see when I am on a business trip or in a meeting, but they shouldn't see where I am or what the topic of the meeting is.
Should I up my SSRI dose or try a different brand?
Should I up my SSRI dose or try a different brand?
I've been taking Fluoxetine 20mg for about sixteen months for my anxiety. It's helped a lot in terms of curbing panic attacks and making me less moody, short-tempered and irritable – a huge plus when you're living with someone. My OCD is also much better than pre-Fluox. CBT has also gone a long way in helping me manage the anxiety. [more inside]
I've been taking Fluoxetine 20mg for about sixteen months for my anxiety. It's helped a lot in terms of curbing panic attacks and making me less moody, short-tempered and irritable – a huge plus when you're living with someone. My OCD is also much better than pre-Fluox. CBT has also gone a long way in helping me manage the anxiety. [more inside]
July 5
How do I go from singlespeed to road bike?
Looking to graduate from singlespeed to road bike. How do I navigate all the options? [more inside]
posted by base_16 at 11:57 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by base_16 at 11:57 PM PST - 20 comments
The Mrs. wants her toes did!
Where can I get the Mrs. a great pedicure in Austin, TX? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert at 9:04 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Gilbert at 9:04 PM PST - 6 comments
Can I feed off of extremely basic elements?
If I get the calories and proportions right, can I live for a few months on just protein, complex carbohydrate, and fiber supplements along with multivitamins and shots of olive oil? [more inside]
Where can I volunteer in th MN Twin Cities metro area and get experience relevant to my finance degree?
Where can I volunteer in th MN Twin Cities metro area and get experience relevant to my finance degree? [more inside]
Bad wine for good sauce?
Can I use one-week-old red wine that has essentially turned (smells vinegary, tastes unpleasant) to make spaghetti sauce? [more inside]
Texas Rangers Flag
What's the deal with the bleeding blue on the Texas Rangers uniforms? [more inside]
posted by erikgrande at 7:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by erikgrande at 7:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Shopping for pearls in Hawaii
We are on vacation in Honolulu/Waikiki and my husband is thinking about buying me a piece of pearl jewelry. We would like find a store that we can be confident offers good quality at a fair price. Any suggestions? Also, how would prices on pearls compare to the mainland? Any other, related suggestions are also appreciated. (We do a rental car, so we can get around)
Building and siding repair in (eastern) Toronto?
Looking for for reliable building repair (brickwork/repointing/possible minor damp remediation) and siding contractors in eastern Toronto. The jobs aren't huge, but do need done. [more inside]
NameThatStoryFilter: Following the King's (?) flute
I'm trying to remember a story that involves finding a castle/king, and following the sound of a flute to get there. [more inside]
posted by niles at 7:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by niles at 7:24 PM PST - 4 comments
What is recovery like when a dog has teeth extracted?
Our beloved nine year old part Poodle part Shitzoo (sp?) will be getting his back molars extracted because of severe gingivitis and infection. The vet said anywhere from ten to twelve will be extracted.
What can we expect regarding recovery? Will he be in considerable pain for a long time? [more inside]
Gay research
Is there a good and current anthology of research focused on homosexuality in book form? [more inside]
Sports Bar...celona?
Can you recommend a good place for a small group of visiting Canadians to watch the Spain-Germany World Cup match in Barcelona? [more inside]
Questions of science.
"You are part of everything you love" is a song lyric that's really captured my imagination. I've got questions on how accurate this sentiment is scientifically. [more inside]
posted by estlin at 6:54 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by estlin at 6:54 PM PST - 14 comments
Please Help Me
Do hackers go into people's Skype accounts and break up with the account owner's SO? Also, if there's anyone in Melbourne, Australia, preferably Carnegie, who could give me some help, I could definitely use it. [more inside]
posted by smorange at 6:50 PM PST - 62 comments
posted by smorange at 6:50 PM PST - 62 comments
How to get a TiVo remote to work with a new Mac Mini?
How can I use a TiVo remote with my new Mac Mini? [more inside]
Copy of a copy of a copy of copy...
How can I tell if the copy of McSweeney's Quarterly #1 sitting on my shelf is a first printing or one of the subsequent reprints? [more inside]
posted by cosmonaught at 6:01 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by cosmonaught at 6:01 PM PST - 17 comments
Ab Toner
I am looking for a good abdominal toner. Let me know if there is any that you have tried and found it satisfactory.
If you were hiring for an administrative assistant position, would you hire a candidate who was a solid worker, but had poor writing skills? Because I can’t decide if this is a deal breaker or not.
If you were hiring for an administrative assistant position, would you hire a candidate who was a solid worker, but had poor writing skills? Because I can’t decide if this is a deal breaker or not. [more inside]
No, actually I can't read your mind, it just means that you're average.
Help me find neat psychological and other tricks to make people think that I am smarter than I actually am. [more inside]
I love you, but that's not enough...
How do I help him get over "us" or at the very least how do I do the right thing in this situation? [more inside]
Best broadband in Chicago?
What's the best broadband solution in Chicago? [more inside]
Want to pick the best option for my dog out of a bunch of bad options.
Are there alternatives to neutering for my 14 year old dog? What would you do in this situation? Have asked the vet, need more information. [more inside]
What part of [equation] don't I understand? Most of it.
Help me understand my hard-to-understand calculus shirt. [more inside]
Corn for the corn haters?
What can I do with three ears of corn-- other than eat them off the cob? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 3:39 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 3:39 PM PST - 14 comments
YouTube is muddying my videos
My programming tutorials look terrible on YouTube. I wouldn't care except that it's hard to read the code. This isn't just the way YouTube is. I am looking at other people's tutorials, and I can read their code. How do I encode/upload videos so that they look as good as possible? [more inside]
Anyone who mentions Dale Carnegie will be electrocuted through their keyboards
What makes a person "interesting," anyway? [more inside]
What websites am I missing?
What fascinating websites am I missing? I regularly check out salon.com, slate, nytimes, huffingtonpost, reddit, jezebel, & of course metafilter. What websites do you check in on regularly?
Jake the Peg
iPad in France
I've got a 3G iPad, and am going to France on holiday and want to be able to use the 3G whilst over there. Any ideas on where I can pick up a 3G sim card for use in France to avoid the roaming charges?
posted by lloyder at 2:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by lloyder at 2:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Does anybody remember an article online somewhere written by a former intern who hired an intern?
Does anybody remember an article online somewhere written by a former intern who hired an intern? [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
BA through phD, five schools too much?
I had a rocky experience getting my master's, and am eventually looking at getting a phD. I am worried that having gone to so many schools will reflect poorly on me later in my career. [more inside]
posted by atetrachordofthree at 2:23 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by atetrachordofthree at 2:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Why can't I get my Macbook to interface with my Roland piano?
I can't seem to get the MIDI to work on my keyboard/computer. Please hope me. [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 2:22 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 2:22 PM PST - 3 comments
where can I study comfortably in Paris at night?
Does anyone know of a place in Paris where I could comfortably study/read/work late at night, like one can do in coffee shops in the US and elsewhere in Europe? [more inside]
Quick-and-dirty self-defense classes in Seattle
Ass-kicking lessons in Seattle: Looking for personal recommendations. [more inside]
I'm looking for examples of well-known or iconic magazine sections.
Some magazines have regular features, pages or sections that they seem to be well-known by or that one would associate with that particular magazine. Examples might be Harper's Index, NYMag's Approval Matrix or even Glamour's Do's and Don'ts. Heck, the entire Vanities section of Vanity Fair is kind of like this. [more inside]
I need a new office chair. Any recommendations?
I need a new office chair. Any recommendations? [more inside]
Where in Toronto should I take my Dutch friend to watch the World Cup?
Where in Toronto should I take my visiting Dutch friend to watch tomorrow's World Cup Netherlands/Uruguay game? [more inside]
posted by jmmpangaea at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jmmpangaea at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Hope.
Interview with a director, but not for a job.
[non-job interview] Hello. With the aim of publishing in on a specialized website, I have the chance to interview the director of one of the largest companies in the field.
The interview will be over email, I was thinking about asking five questions and then five more, to expand on the answers of the first five.
What shall I ask ? [more inside]
Only if it's a bass solo?
Is it a sin to have an instrumental interlude between the 2nd and 3rd verse of a 3 verse hymn? [more inside]
Will suspiciously fizzy homemade nocino be the death of me?
Why is my homemade walnut vodka infusion FIZZING after its first night? Am I going to die? [more inside]
posted by Eshkol at 1:06 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Eshkol at 1:06 PM PST - 15 comments
Amateur home networking?
What's the best way to stream audio or video straight to my TV?
I want to be able to stream music or video straight from my PC to my TV and stereo system. What's the best way to do this? Will a WD TV Live work, or are there other options? [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 12:34 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gchucky at 12:34 PM PST - 6 comments
How to swap iphones?
[iPhone Filter] I have an iPhone 3G currently on AT&T, and my girlfriend is purchasing an iPhone 4 on a new line of service through AT&T. She wants my 3G and I'm getting the 4. How do we make this swap happen? [more inside]
We're back to needing an ether?
I just finished Before the Big Bang by Ernest Sternglass. What's the other side of his argument? [more inside]
posted by kavasa at 12:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kavasa at 12:23 PM PST - 8 comments
baby not a sleeping beauty.
How do I teach the baby to sleep without me? [more inside]
posted by uauage at 11:51 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by uauage at 11:51 AM PST - 15 comments
Does electronic spying on corporations really happen?
Wired had an article recently about a company whose job it was to sweep Fortune 500 corporate offices and boardrooms looking for electronic surveillance devices. Is this a real problem? Has there ever been a documented case of a large company being bugged by their competitors? My gut is telling me this is a lot of hype.
What's the best way to gain weight without causing skin breakouts?
What's the best way to gain weight without causing skin breakouts? [more inside]
Belkin play router - Bonjour?
I just purchased a Belkin Play wireless -N router (model 47D4302). Everything works fine except Bonjour on my all Mac network. [more inside]
posted by jpburns at 11:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jpburns at 11:11 AM PST - 7 comments
What is the correct distance in the middle of the block?
Parking regulations (New York State): If there is a crosswalk in the middle of the block, how close you are legally allowed to park your car? Also, definition of "Pedestrian Safety Zone". [more inside]
posted by Doggiebreath at 11:11 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Doggiebreath at 11:11 AM PST - 3 comments
Help us choose!
TravelFilter: A month travelling central america or india/sri lanka... [more inside]
Got any good chewy cookie recipes?
Has Tony Blair done anything worthwhile?
Has former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair actually contributed at all to Middle East Peace? I mean this in his capacity as "Middle East Peace Envoy". [more inside]
Making preparations for my parents' future
My parents are currently in their late 50s, and in good health. But given the many threads recently on caring for elderly and sick parents, I want to start making some plans for their future care. What sorts of things should we be talking about NOW? [more inside]
Sick or just and old fart?
Is my cat sick or just old? [more inside]
Help me get rid of my excess facial hair. Please.
Hey you drag queens, male-to-female transitioning transpeople, and women with PCOS: How do you handle your facial hair? [more inside]
Carry-on baggage
Relationship issues involving long-distance and extended vacations. [more inside]
Help get rid of flies off shrub
How do I get rid of an infestation of flies from my euonymus (kiautschovicus/manhattan?) shrub? [more inside]
What to do in 13 hour transit time in Mumbai?
I land in Mumbai on 3rd August at 10am and don't fly out until 11pm. What should we do to waste the time? Should we rent out a room in nearby hotel for the day or explore?
What's the best way to send someone a live aloe plant in the mail?
What's the best way to send someone an aloe plant in the mail? [more inside]
Where can I find this new yorker style poster?
Where can I find the "View from 9th Avenue" style poster that was based on Harvard instead of New York? [more inside]
Bike racing newbie advice
I want to sign up for my first bike race, a 15 mile crit at the end of August. What should I do, buy, and expect? [more inside]
posted by domnit at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by domnit at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Ganesh's bomb shelter...
Hindi speakers, especially Hindus with some familiarity with religious texts! Please, I need some CREATIVE translation / collaboration for a very short (one or two phrases / sentences) bit of work in Devanagari script. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 9:21 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 9:21 AM PST - 22 comments
Print on demand for journals?
Print-on-demand for academic journal: does such a thing exist? [more inside]
my safe european home.
European Apartment Prices (to buy). Considering buying a cheap 1 bedroom apartment in Europe. say Berlin, Paris, Barcelona etc.. in decent (young-ish / hip area). Anecdotally, which cities are significantly cheaper? [more inside]
Time frame for improvement when lactose intolerant?
If you have lactose intolerance, how long does it take to feel better after stopping eating dairy products? [more inside]
AVCHD conversion solution for WHS
Batch convert AVCHD video files on Windows Home Server? [more inside]
How do I make time for hobbies?
Like a lot of people, my work keeps me quite busy. I'd like to hear how other people manage to carve out time to commit to a serious hobby or side project. [more inside]
What's a secure place to park near a hotel in Louisville?
What's a secure place to park in Louisville, KY at or within walking distance to a hotel? [more inside]
posted by crypticgeek at 8:51 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by crypticgeek at 8:51 AM PST - 6 comments
Headless Mac
How to remote login to a Mac G4, running OS X 10.4.1.1 with SSH not allowing a log in. [more inside]
rentals, short-term, for Tel Aviv, Israel
short-term rental advice for Tel Aviv [more inside]
Suggest sports for a Stag Do afternoon
I need suggestions for stupid/weird events for a 'sports day' element to a Stag Do. We will have plenty of outdoor space for individual or team contests. [more inside]
Planning a road trip from RI to Los Angeles
Hi everyone! My sister, father, and I are planning a road trip this summer from Rhode Island to Los Angeles and we're looking for some itinerary suggestions. We were planning on taking the northern route, hitting Chicago, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, State Route 1, etc. but we don't really have any details laid out. We plan to take 10-11 days, starting on August 20th. Additionally, we would love to do some camping on the way. Thanks :D !!!
posted by masters2010 at 8:32 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by masters2010 at 8:32 AM PST - 5 comments
Getting over first love..
Getting over first love, when he needs me more than ever to be supportive. [more inside]
I don't want a degree mill, just a degree!
Looking at an online MBA, talk to me more about regional vs. national accreditation please as well as program-specific accreditation [more inside]
posted by TravellingCari at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by TravellingCari at 8:13 AM PST - 10 comments
How to create a happy living situation for an entire family of adults?
The youngest of four siblings is the one who is responsible for taking care of their elderly mom, but things aren't really working out for either party. What can be done to ensure a happy living situation for everyone? Many more details inside . . . [more inside]
Marking essays with a red pen -- on the computer?!
Is there any quick, easy way to mark essays in a word processor so that they end resulted is again to a handwritten paper, torn apart by a red pen??? [more inside]
posted by MostHolyPorcine at 8:04 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by MostHolyPorcine at 8:04 AM PST - 13 comments
One Baby, Hold the Cadmium, Please
We don't even have a child yet but I'm strongly advocating we ask all our friends and relatives to, please, never ever buy our kid toys from China. One, is this overreacting? Two, how can I explain it to avoid hurt feelings? [more inside]
posted by carlh at 7:19 AM PST - 78 comments
posted by carlh at 7:19 AM PST - 78 comments
4 bad iPhone 4s..what to do?
I am making a 4 hour drive to exchange my iPhone 4 AGAIN. This will be my 3rd time replacing it. Am I entitled to some form of compensation, and if so how should I get it? [more inside]
posted by arniec at 6:28 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by arniec at 6:28 AM PST - 41 comments
Name that sci-fi short story
Inspired by a recent question, I'm looking for a sci-fi story I read many years ago - bits i remember : guy put in some form of hibernation after the-end-of-the-world, robot looking after him, re-seeding life on Earth from grass seeds in his clothes, probably from some kind of young adult collection, the robots colonise the galaxy.
posted by curious_yellow at 6:13 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by curious_yellow at 6:13 AM PST - 2 comments
Where can I hire a tandem bicycle in the Bristol area?
Has anyone out there ever hired a tandem in the Bristol area (UK)? [more inside]
My girlfriend's father can't care for himself - how do we get help for him?
What resources are available (specifically in the state of Iowa) to assist elderly/disabled persons who require full-time care but lack the funds to be able to afford this on their own? [more inside]
July 4
What adventure could I start with copious amounts of free time?
I'm about to get 2 years of free time starting october where I'm intentionally stretching out my phd because of some funding. I'm kind of looking for a new life-changing "adventure", something totally different to try. Can you provide some suggestions? [more inside]
Working in a restaurant and experiencing short-term memory problems
Should I become a server if I have a tendency to forget small details? [more inside]
Best software for ear training + learning to sing with accompaniment?
Best software for ear training + learning to sing with accompaniment? [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 10:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 10:27 PM PST - 2 comments
A walk in the hills
Where does this anecdote about China come from? [more inside]
posted by zadcat at 10:16 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by zadcat at 10:16 PM PST - 11 comments
Using a keyboard as a synthesizer?
How can i use my keyboard more like a synthesizer to produce music? [more inside]
What am I missing here, to get this thing fired up and online?
I bought a new laptop today, an inexpensive Compaq. I've not opened the box yet, don't want to run the thing without a decent anti-virus anti-malware etc and etc, on the machine and operative -- I figure I'll use my existing puter to download the latest AVG onto a USB stick and install it onto the Compaq before getting online. Also intend to run Decrapifer software and also CCleaner to get all the gunk off the machine that I can. Question: What else do I need to do to fire up this Windows 7 machine, if anything? Also -- once cleaned up, I'd like to image the drive to a USB drive I've got, that USB drive came with proprietary software and I'm sure that'd be fine, but do you have any preference as to what drive imaging (freeware) software to use? [more inside]
posted by dancestoblue at 9:29 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by dancestoblue at 9:29 PM PST - 18 comments
I miss aptitude.
Okay, all you Red Hat / Fedora hackers - please, please explain to me this probably-very-simple aspect of the way the YUM package manager works. How do I just uninstall something without trashing everything that package touches? [more inside]
posted by koeselitz at 9:27 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by koeselitz at 9:27 PM PST - 20 comments
Social science guy needs physical science info
Please help me understand the BP oil spill. I see the footage of the oil plume and wonder how wide it is when it reaches the surface. This question tells me why capping the pipe is not feasable. But what about creating a thermal column of warm(er) water to help "focus" the oil plume to a more concentrated area on the surface while the relief well is being drilled? Thanks for your explanations...
posted by DB Cooper at 9:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by DB Cooper at 9:23 PM PST - 10 comments
How to dress like a man.
Help me dress like a grown up. I'm tired of looking boyish on days that I don't wear a suit and a tie. What can a wear out around town, doing errands, at restaurants that says "Yes, I am an adult. Yes, I care about the way I look. No, I didn't wear this to work." [more inside]
What are these types of jobs called?
I am looking for a job on indeed.com. I know the types of skills I want to utilize, but am not sure what these types of jobs are actually called. Suggest some alternate search terms, and/or employers! [more inside]
Is there a meteorologist in the house?
What's the best way to predict future weather? and Please make sense of the harsh winter and harsh summer we're experiencing in the mid-atlantic.... [more inside]
Looking for the right grade school in Rochester, NY
My aunt is looking for the right grade school for her nine-year old son. They will be in Rochester, NY. Any ideas? [more inside]
Books set in the south?
I am looking for books that are set in the south preferably in the early 20th century [more inside]
posted by ameliaaah at 7:14 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by ameliaaah at 7:14 PM PST - 23 comments
Explaining the Horizon Problem in cosmology.
Cosmology / Physics question: Explain the "Horizon Problem" to me, in regards to measurements of Cosmic Mircowave Background Radiation - why would physicists regard different temperatures in differnet directions as their null hypothesis? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Jimbob at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Supercube song?
Music Filter : Looking for a name of a song/band... please help? (supercube? shakarona?) [more inside]
posted by MechEng at 6:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by MechEng at 6:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Oh, the Gall (Bladder)!
Is the problem with my gall bladder? (TMI inside) [more inside]
Student photographer looking for room/office space in Boston to use as a photo studio. Where should I look?
Student photographer looking for room/office space in Boston to use as a photo studio. Where should I look? [more inside]
posted by bostonhill at 6:24 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bostonhill at 6:24 PM PST - 6 comments
Did I infest my apartment with bedbugs?
I just arrived in NYC from a vacation in South Africa where I had accommodations that varied greatly in quality. I picked up a few bug bites along the way but now upon further inspection and googling I am worried that they may be bed bug bites. [more inside]
Making beautiful mementos out of something that's actually pretty ugly?
How can I convert clothes that I don't like or wear (but which have a certain sentimental value) into something I can enjoy? [more inside]
My 80's memories stop at shaving my hair, Cyndi Lauper style in 1985.
Costume-filter: 1989 theme. Family of four. Suggestions, please? [more inside]
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:27 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by malibustacey9999 at 5:27 PM PST - 16 comments
Boston fireworks visible from Brighton?
Where to see the Boston fireworks in the Brighton area? [more inside]
posted by dondiego87 at 3:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by dondiego87 at 3:36 PM PST - 4 comments
Making decisions. Follow this simple method...
What tips and tricks do you use to work out what you really want for your future? [more inside]
Which mortgage documents need backups?
Which mortgage/refi documents should have a backup copy? [more inside]
When is the right time to resign from a job you feel loyalty to but currently hate?
When is the right time to quit a job you feel loyalty to but currently hate? I'm a programmer in the video games industry, I can afford to do so, I want very badly want to work somewhere else, and I have a hard time looking for work while pretending to be a good employee. [more inside]
posted by JZig at 3:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by JZig at 3:03 PM PST - 17 comments
Bike Info
Teach me about bicycles. What are the best online resources to learn about bicycles? [more inside]
posted by bluelight at 2:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bluelight at 2:14 PM PST - 10 comments
Trying to identify this tougher type of scotch tape...
Super Scotch Tape: Does anyone know a source for this particular kind of tape? [more inside]
DE jellyfish
Delaware beaches (Rehoboth/Bethany): anyone know how the jellyfish (sea nettle) populations are this weekend? Are we likely to get stung a lot tomorrow?
posted by Westringia F. at 1:59 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Westringia F. at 1:59 PM PST - 3 comments
How to: girls.
How should I follow up a great first date? [more inside]
How to get the transparent OS X cursor effect from a flat image?
The OS X cursor has a transparent shadow that multiplies the color under it. If I have an image of that cursor on top of, say, a pure red background in Photoshop, how do I extract the cursor image so that its transparent shadow will behave exactly the same way over all colors?
Looking for sushi making supplies near Kitty Hawk, NC.
Sushi supplies at or near Kitty Hawk, NC. Also, best seafood market? [more inside]
Time to play: What's the fungus among us?
Mushroom filter: I have these odd fungi growing in my back yard and am curious what they are. [more inside]
No Comment
What is the process like for top-tier celebrity interviews? [more inside]
<3 <3 <3 <3 cukes
I really adore garden fresh cucumbers. In these all-too-brief remaining weeks of cucumber season, what new can I do with them? I already make pickles, a standard cucumber salad (oil, vinegar, red onion) and eat them sliced with salt.
Can I write notes on my smartphone that will show up on my PC's desktop?
Is there any web service/software for my Android phone that will allow me take written notes/reminders that will show up on my Windows desktop when logging in? Would be great for GTD.
I has the dumb. Help me program.
I'm taking a software dev class at the local community college and need help picking which language I should learn. I also have dyscalculia, which makes learning certain things sort of.... difficult. [more inside]
posted by fiercekitten at 11:38 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by fiercekitten at 11:38 AM PST - 18 comments
Fireworks in Echo Park?
Los Angelino MeFites: Are there supposed to be fireworks at the Echo Park lake tonight? Any suggestions on where to catch fireworks on the Eastside tonight? [more inside]
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth at 11:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by PostIronyIsNotaMyth at 11:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Why does wearing my glasses wash out colors?
I just got my first pair of glasses (very small power, .5) because I was annoyed by everything being slightly blurry. I enjoy them for the most part, but since I can get by just fine without them I haven't figured out when I want to wear them and when I haven't - which I suppose is another question). However, I am bothered by the fact that when I put them on, all the colors I'm seeing seem to wash out very slightly. I suppose it's not that big of a deal, but once again, because I can for the most part see without them, many times it's rather off putting to wear them.
Any opinions? (Opinions on how to decide when to wear them also welcome)
From www to txt
I want to have a better way of keeping track of useful quotes from the internet. Ideally, I'm looking to be able to select text from a web page. Then for the selected text to be automatically pasted into a text file. Ideally, other information such as the URL and date would also be pasted in. Maybe with the data separated by commas (CSV) format. [more inside]
Video... meet demand!
Getting an athletic video into iTunes / Netflix? [more inside]
How to be politically correct while still being political?
How do I politely back out of political/social commentary without appearing uninformed? [more inside]
Not "that" kind of rock video
Can you help me find a video short about a rock creature that lives so slowly it is unaware of the human life happening around it? [more inside]
posted by browse at 9:36 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by browse at 9:36 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I find more readers?
I am an online Music and Theater writer in Chicago. How can I increase my readership? It can't be that difficult, there are a few million people here! [more inside]
How is iPhone reliability in San Diego?
How is iPhone reliability in San Diego? [more inside]
help me calm my angry nerves
what can i do, physically, to calm my irritated nerves? [more inside]
posted by msconduct at 7:50 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by msconduct at 7:50 AM PST - 14 comments
Jobs that pay exceptionally well considering the hours worked
Existential Crisis! How can I live my life and make money at the same time? [more inside]
Is Vitanna legit?
Has anyone made a micro loan via Vittana? Not much info coming up on web searches.
Is having D&D stuff on my website bad for my image?
I'm redesigning my personal website, and trying to decide whether I should let the world know whether I play Dungeons & Dragons, or if that would lead to negative judgments that would hurt me professionally. Give me some feedback; my thought process inside. [more inside]
posted by Jacen Solo at 6:46 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Jacen Solo at 6:46 AM PST - 34 comments
How to sell comics?
How do we sell comics easily, without knowing much about them? [more inside]
posted by kpht at 6:37 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by kpht at 6:37 AM PST - 6 comments
Paging all calculator geeks - I need to replace my HP 48G and RPN is required
Calculator geeks! Replacing an HP 48G+? RPN required. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 6:23 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mutant at 6:23 AM PST - 10 comments
Where are the other Lens Profiles in ACR PS-CS5?
Adobe Camera Raw 6.1 in Photoshop CS5 features Lens Profiles, which can be created by users for lenses not listed in the defaults. Where can I find user-created lens profiles? [more inside]
Chicken Guts: is there a snack in my future?
I just got our chicken share and it came with a bag of giblets, but it came with 5 bits I don't recognize. What part of the chicken is this? [more inside]
posted by Toekneesan at 5:39 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Toekneesan at 5:39 AM PST - 24 comments
Negative searching is hard
Looking for a UK- or Europe-based bank that DOES NOT have branches in the US. [more inside]
Sicherheit!
(German Transcription) Would a German speaker please provide a transcription (not translation) of the German portions of this short safety briefing? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter at 4:26 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by coffeefilter at 4:26 AM PST - 2 comments
Breaking string without scissors
Do you know a trick to break string without scissors? [more inside]
posted by calico at 4:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by calico at 4:12 AM PST - 12 comments
One night in Milan
Where should my girlfriend and I stay in Milano for one night? For cheap. Hostel or hostel-finder recommendations? [more inside]
posted by krilli at 4:00 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by krilli at 4:00 AM PST - 4 comments
How to gently dissuade friends from paying for your drinks?
How to gently dissuade friends from paying for your drinks and food? [more inside]
posted by Triton at 3:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Triton at 3:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Making sure the Sabbath goes smoothly
An Orthodox Jewish friend is coming to stay with me for a couple of days, including a Saturday. How can I best make sure we have a great time without her breaking any of her Sabbath restrictions? [more inside]
posted by Catseye at 2:02 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Catseye at 2:02 AM PST - 5 comments
Dc Art Scene?
I'm looking for the art scene in DC. Where are the local venues where i can get plugged into the music and art scene?
posted by hiddenknives at 12:52 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hiddenknives at 12:52 AM PST - 8 comments
Life happens To Buddy Bradley...WTF?
How did Buddy Bradley lose his eye? Any Hate comics fans know? [more inside]
posted by motown missile at 12:48 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by motown missile at 12:48 AM PST - 3 comments
Call yourself a Google-Fu Master? Help me find this toy bear.
Very simple: help me find this stuffed toy bear. Fast. Very fast. [more inside]
posted by Detuned Radio at 12:08 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Detuned Radio at 12:08 AM PST - 24 comments
california expired driving license
I suddenly found my California driver license had expired 5 months. Should i again take the written and driving test ?
July 3
Help for victims of domestic abuse?
My friend was assaulted by her husband last week. She's new to this country, and feels that she doesn't have anyone knowledgable of the law to talk to about what she can do, or what's going to happen... [more inside]
The Big Fig Newton Pit
My husband bit down on this in a Fig Newton. Would it be tacky to list it on eBay? [more inside]
posted by Pamelayne at 10:41 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by Pamelayne at 10:41 PM PST - 45 comments
LA-Oakland move, need moving company recs
Any recommendations for good moving companies for a move from L.A. to the S.F. Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by kaiserin at 9:38 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kaiserin at 9:38 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me Put Together a Dinner Party Soundtrack
What great dinner party music have you found? [more inside]
Help me find DBT resources, please!
Calling all therapists: Resources for learning to practice Dialectical Behavior Therapy (as a therapist, not a client)? [more inside]
Useful but not well-known web tools
Recent/Obscure web applications and tools filter. I am talking with a government department (Economic Development) about using web based applications and tools both internally and externally. I've got the basics covered, but it would be nice to include mentions of some less-than-famous apps or tools that have been of use elsewhere. If there are any that have provided some mileage for you or your organisation, especially govt ones, I'd love to hear about them.
posted by Sparx at 8:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Sparx at 8:22 PM PST - 4 comments
New Hip Hop music please!
I'm a bit out of touch with hip hop and RnB these days, can you help me make up a couple playlists of recent/current awesome tracks of this ilk? [more inside]
A register of registers?
How can I get a matching replacement for my home's (apparently non-standard) heating registers? [more inside]
posted by eschatfische at 8:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by eschatfische at 8:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Help fit me with a bike.
Help outfit me in a new bike. I am trying to decide between two bikes at my local bike store or a bike from bikesdirect.com. [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony at 7:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by vegetableagony at 7:44 PM PST - 16 comments
'Scuse me, while I kiss this guy
Very important question. Can we work together to figure out the actual lyrics to "Sailing to Nowhere" by Broken Bells? [more inside]
posted by theredpen at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by theredpen at 6:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Where to watch the fireworks in Seattle (besides Gasworks park)
Is there a good place in Seattle to watch the fireworks that isn't too crowded and would be ok to bring a dog? Preferably north of downtown?
posted by macinchik at 6:40 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by macinchik at 6:40 PM PST - 3 comments
Please be safe, Zippy!
I need to store a car in Santa Barbara for two weeks. [more inside]
posted by SLC Mom at 6:27 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by SLC Mom at 6:27 PM PST - 3 comments
Why men in the VIP are insecure?
Help me find this article: It's written buy a guy who used to work at nightclubs & it's an "inside look" at how nightclubs are designed to make men feel inferior & insecure so that they get expensive VIP table service. My google-fu has failed me and I don't remember where I saw the article. [more inside]
posted by MesoFilter at 5:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by MesoFilter at 5:36 PM PST - 4 comments
San Francisco Rotating Rooftop Vents: What are they? Why do they rotate?
I've noticed these rotating vents since I've moved to San Francisco almost 4 years ago, but never found an answer. They are on a lot of the roofs out here, and seem to rotate with the wind, but sometimes not. Do they rotate with the wind? If so, why? Is it a smell issue? I am sure there is a basic, logical answer, but my google-fu is failing me today!
posted by sir_rubixalot at 5:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sir_rubixalot at 5:10 PM PST - 10 comments
There can be only one (Excel formula I have to update)
Excel guru filter: I want to change this formula every week, and have the change cascade across 20 tabs of independent data. [more inside]
posted by deludingmyself at 5:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by deludingmyself at 5:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Road Painting Route Tips for Triathlon?
I have to paint route markings for the bicycle portion of a triathlon on the road. I have been left paint and the route, but have never been near a road race or triathlon, and don't want to screw it up. Any pointers? [more inside]
My Zotac ION based media computer has stopped outputting video over HDMI and DVI.
My Zotac ION based media computer has stopped outputting video over HDMI and DVI. Not sure why. [more inside]
A Tiskit, A Tasket, A Baby in a Basket?
People often say that "a baby would be just as happy in a dresser drawer"...but will society actually -let- mothers do this? (a little long) [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 3:21 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by DisreputableDog at 3:21 PM PST - 53 comments
Rats with tales, and a PR agent.
I live in a 19th century Victorian University Residence. Often, a squirrel climbs up the ivy outside the window, launches themselves into my room, Sometimes they stay there and sometimes they leave quickly.I have read this, and I am not quite sure if I want to eradicate them, and most of the other questions [more inside]
posted by PinkMoose at 3:09 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by PinkMoose at 3:09 PM PST - 19 comments
Can I do cool things with Sony's FeliCa RFID Reader?
I have a (never used) Sony FeliCa contactless card reader/writer. Are there any cool software-based hacks for this thing out there? I'm not finding much on Google, but I am loath to toss it in the e-waste pile.
posted by retronic at 2:19 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by retronic at 2:19 PM PST - 3 comments
how to create a healthy relationship with my mother
Nervous about reconnecting with my mother. Advice? [more inside]
posted by lover at 2:11 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by lover at 2:11 PM PST - 17 comments
Most exxon valdez cleanup workers are dead? Really?
In this video, Kerry Kennedy states that the average lifespan of a Exxon Valdez cleanup worker is 51 years old and that almost all of those cleanup workers are dead today. Can anyone dig up a source for this statement... besides this video?
Jimmy cracked ... hominy?
On a whim I bought a bag of Goya (dry) Golden Hominy. Looking for recipes online I found many for canned hominy and many, many for grits, neither of which really help me. [more inside]
Take me to the river, Chaunse me in the water...
Looking for a vernacular American English word! Chaunse, shawnse, shaunse, etc... [more inside]
posted by darkstar at 1:45 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by darkstar at 1:45 PM PST - 17 comments
Brit game show?
What was the British game show that aired on BBCA ... [more inside]
posted by pinkkitty at 1:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by pinkkitty at 1:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Screen printing gifts
Any small gifts I could give to a friend to encourage her new screen printing hobby? Bonus: looking for Chicago shops that might help with this. [more inside]
Help me learn to appreciate the music of Rush
What Rush album should I listen to first if I'd like to learn to appreciate their music more? [more inside]
posted by victoriab at 1:00 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by victoriab at 1:00 PM PST - 21 comments
Zyprexa/Zydis/Olanzapine Withdrawal: Advice from those who've been there?
Has anyone managed to successfully withdraw from zyprexa? [more inside]
posted by zaika at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zaika at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Dry skin from continuous contact with a trackball?
Has anyone experienced dry cracking skin on their finger pads as a result of using a trackball mouse? [more inside]
Whooo Whooo Where Are You
I want to see an owl. [more inside]
Help plan a trip to Charleston, SC
What are your recommendations for a young couple spending a week in Charleston, SC? We are in our late 20s-early 30s, and enjoy historic sites, museums, good restaurants, shopping, etc. We are definitely more urban vacationers, and not so much into beaches, nature walks, or parties. [more inside]
I'm making a pie for the forth of July
I would like to make a pie for a small July 4th gathering tomorrow. It must work in a homemade graham cracker crust. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by wondermouse at 12:01 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by wondermouse at 12:01 PM PST - 20 comments
How to outfit a homeless puppy and her owners?
Please help me put together a care package for a homeless puppy and her young owners. [more inside]
posted by mrsshotglass at 11:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mrsshotglass at 11:53 AM PST - 10 comments
I have already diagnosed myself with smallpox and shingles
Small red spots on my skin: what is happening to me? [more inside]
Marie Curie and Helen Keller need not apply
I'm looking for a list of real-life female role models. Who are some of your raddest baddest lady muses? [more inside]
Any other joints like Staniel Cay in the Bahamas?
Why does my wifi connection go out when my torrent client is doing its thing?
Lately, whenever I open my torrent client (Utorrent) and start downloading stuff, my internet connection just stops. What the hell? [more inside]
Find me the perfect diaper bag!
I need a new diaper bag, I'm open to any and all suggestions. [more inside]
posted by grrlaction at 10:15 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by grrlaction at 10:15 AM PST - 19 comments
Baby Jet Lag
Our 6-month-old daughter has jet lag following a 13-hour flight home from vacation. While on holiday she seemed to recover fairly quickly but since we've returned she has been up all night for days. Any ideas on how to get her regular sleep pattern (10pm-6am) back on track?
Bathroom GFCI wiring
Our bathroom has a GFCI combo switch/socket where the switch is hooked up to the bathroom fan/light. It's wired downstream of another switch controlling the vanity fixture, and set up so that the socket is only hot when the switch is on. This makes it suboptimal for, say, charging an electric razor or toothbrush overnight, because that means leaving the fan on. What's the best way to change this? [more inside]
posted by holgate at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by holgate at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
working science
In the past 6 or 7 years, what has the field outlook been like for grad students in geology, and geologists -- particularly in reference to those living and working in the American South? [more inside]
Follow that bike!
I've drifted away from following the Tour de France over the last few years, and would like to get back into it this year. What's the best (web-based) way of doing this? [more inside]
posted by jontyjago at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by jontyjago at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
Creating a ritual to help me focus my thoughts
I'm looking to create some kind of ritual to help me with meditation/freewriting/"prayer". Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 9:45 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Solomon at 9:45 AM PST - 5 comments
Can a sheriff determine who gets to become a "certified" law enforcement officer?
Can a sheriff determine which of his employees are eligible for certification/to become a certified law enforcement officer? [more inside]
How do I define competitive salary expectations?
I have an second job interview with the R&D department of a large international industrial corporation next week. As part of the process, I am required to complete a personal questionnaire that asks what my salary expectations are. How do I figure out what I'm worth? [more inside]
posted by Cody's Keeper at 9:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Cody's Keeper at 9:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Google Cloud Print - without waiting for Google and HP?
How can I implement Google Cloud Print right now? Surely there's some piece of software, preferably open-source, I can run on my machine and have the ability to email documents to have printed?
posted by dmd at 9:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dmd at 9:19 AM PST - 8 comments
how much deet?
Marking Up Third Party Web Pages
There's an interview on a news site which I want to present (in its entirety) for my blog readers, but with certain passages highlighted by me. I don't want to violate copyright, so I won't publish a doctored version directly on my blog. Is there technology that lets one "mark up" third party web pages and present them as-is (i.e. no need for further collaboration) to an audience? Or is this just wishful thinking? :)
How to find clothes for a tall, thin man in Chicago?
I am a very lucky woman, and my husband is tall and slender. In fact, he's enough of a statistical outlier that we can't even find clothes that fit poorly but could be tailored in. Shirts with the correct collar have sleeves that only come to his elbows, pants that fit his waist inevitably fall above his ankle, etc. Please help me dress my tall, thin husband in Chicago! [more inside]
posted by kitarra at 8:47 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by kitarra at 8:47 AM PST - 23 comments
Things to do in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada?
Looking for suggestions on things to do in Edmonton, Canada, especially outdoors! [more inside]
posted by scrambles at 8:41 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by scrambles at 8:41 AM PST - 8 comments
I planted sunflowers and all I got was these
getting a student loan for a part-time class
I'm going back to school part-time for a second masters part-time (one class at a time). I'm an in-state resident, but it won't trigger for a semester, so I need to pay out of pocket for the first class. The cost is a bit much to pay out of pocket ($3000). What is the best way to finance this? [more inside]
posted by waylaid at 7:47 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by waylaid at 7:47 AM PST - 8 comments
Bobbin Along
I need a sewing machine; how much should I budget, where should I look, and what features should I be looking for? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 6:53 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 6:53 AM PST - 19 comments
Effective interactive visualization
Please help me learn about visualizing data on web pages in an interactive way. [more inside]
How To Avoid Being A Casual Sex Casualty
Interested in having casual sex, but unable to pull the trigger on propositioning the guy(s) I have in mind. Are my doubts just nerves, or real hang ups? How do I approach these guys? And if you've had casual sex, how did you know it was/wasn't for you? [more inside]
Who controls the use of creative content
Perplexed, informed, conflicted--Outstanding sources regarding the ethical, economic and legal issues related to music, print copyrights and intellectual property. [more inside]
Save My Shoulders!
Can you help me stop getting broken blood vessels on my shoulders at the gym? [more inside]
Books on the history of medicine
Books on the history of medicine - looking for recommendations [more inside]
posted by fire&wings at 5:47 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by fire&wings at 5:47 AM PST - 15 comments
How can I make epic treasure on a budget?
The world is boring. It needs more buried treasure. What things could I bury as treasure - things with great and lasting value, yet could be obtained cheaply? (Eg, a spirits/wine chest could be inexpensive to buy, but eventually become a treasure worth finding after enough years have passed. Superstar backstage passes are useless as treasure (they expire), but are an example of something of great value that doesn't cost much money to obtain - if you can find a way to obtain them.)
How can I assemble epic genuine treasure on a budget? [more inside]
Where can I get something like a Sonic Impact T-Amp?
I used to have a Sonic Impact T-Amp. It was incredible - a great-sounding battery-powered amp with an input for iPod/CD that could drive big speakers at volume. Mine broke and I think I might have thrown it away, which I regret. But in the meantime, is there something similar on the market? A small, great battery-powered amp? I'm based in the UK but would order from the States if needed.
Hard Habit to Break
Do you have any suggestions for wanting to want to quit smoking? And what's the latest and greatest in smoking cessation these days anyway? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 3:54 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 3:54 AM PST - 39 comments
Bulk laundry in Berlin?
I'm in Berlin for a few days, in the Schoneberg part of town. Are there any places (in Schoneberg or just easily accessible) where I can give them bulk laundry and they'll charge a reasonable amount by the pound/kg to do it?
posted by shivohum at 3:11 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by shivohum at 3:11 AM PST - 1 comment
Easy DIY electronics project for a teenager?
Easy DIY electronics project for a teenager? [more inside]
posted by Joseph Gurl at 2:24 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Joseph Gurl at 2:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Which Dr. Weil book(s) have you found most informative?
Hoping someone from the hive can help me sort through all the Dr. Weil books and point me in the right direction. [more inside]
posted by GlowWyrm at 12:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by GlowWyrm at 12:33 AM PST - 13 comments
July 2
What do I ask my Grandma?
My Grandmother is turning 94 years old, what should I ask her? [more inside]
An Over It Playlist
Inspired by this thread, please help me make a playlist of good kiss off/I've moved on songs. Tom Petty's Don't Come Around Here No More, mentioned in the thread, sums up the sentiment I'm looking for perfectly. Not ragey You Oughta Know bitterness, more resigned/done/leave me alone. Any thoughts on songs with similar themes? Open to most genres (though not metal/anything super hard).
Tired of getting static shocks
It's one of those either-or situations: either you help me stop getting/giving static electricity shocks or my wife will divorce me. [more inside]
posted by dcrocha at 11:09 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by dcrocha at 11:09 PM PST - 29 comments
I'm learning how to make an app for that.
Hey you fancy phone app developers... how do you usually charge when you're doing an app for a licensor? What's standard? What kinds of contracts and stipulations do you sign? What kinds of fee structure? And what are the things a SMART licensor should really know and pay attention to along the road while building a new app for the public? (I hope these questions make sense.) [more inside]
Comment ca va?
Blog commenting system - self hosted & no logging in required? [more inside]
posted by blue funk at 9:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by blue funk at 9:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Just Go Away Why Doncha?!
What's a good quote, saying, poem, or short passage that boils down to "Let sleeping dogs lie" - but isn't that exact quote, or the original "It is nought good a slepyng hound to wake?" [more inside]
posted by HopperFan at 9:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by HopperFan at 9:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Whoops. I guess I kinda forgot about that one...
What's the best/cheapest way to adapt a power cord from the UK to an outlet in North America? [more inside]
Wash my dogs lady parts!
How to wash my lady dogs neither region [more inside]
posted by slowtree at 7:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by slowtree at 7:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Best soft-shell crab along the Atlantic coast?
Seasonal Delicacy filter: We're well into soft-shell crab season along the U.S. Atlantic coast. Where can I get some? (At any sort of restaurant; not unprepared from a supplier or grocer.) I'm based in Savannah, Georgia, but I'm willing to go follow the Atlantic coast for some good soft-shells. [more inside]
Video Lighting for Novices?
My husband is trying to build a fairly basic at-home video studio, preferably one from which we can "greenscreen" or swap backgrounds. [more inside]
36 Enough?
Are thirty six keys enough to get my feet wet in learning piano? [more inside]
posted by JABof72 at 7:13 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by JABof72 at 7:13 PM PST - 13 comments
how much does the census crewleader make?
how much does the crew leader for a census team make?
Super awesome premium gourmet yerba mate?
Best yerba mate? [more inside]
Planting Database
Plant/Computers Filter: What's the best way to create an easily searchable digital database/library? Any program recommendations? [more inside]
How do I pitch an idea to a corporation without getting screwed?
Can I make a company sign a contract that says that they will have to pay me a certain percentage of profits for an idea? [more inside]
posted by defmute at 5:36 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by defmute at 5:36 PM PST - 14 comments
Job Dilemma
Do I take this job or shove it? Great opportunity except for one thing. [more inside]
How can I repair the spines of paperback books?
How can I repair used paperback books -- and keep them out of the recycling bin? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger at 4:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by cranberrymonger at 4:46 PM PST - 9 comments
What's the origin of Spanish-language football announcers shouting "GOOOOOOAL!" ?
What's the origin of Spanish-language football announcers shouting "GOOOOOOAL!" ?
posted by Joe Beese at 4:32 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 4:32 PM PST - 14 comments
What jobs pay at least 50k?
I know that times are tough and young grads everywhere are struggling, but let's assume, merely hypothetically, that I wanted to find a job that pays $50,000 USD a year. Where/in what industry would I look? [more inside]
Why can't BP do better than a leaky cap?
Why is it so impossible for BP to create a tightly sealed solution for the failed blow-out preventer in the Gulf of Mexico? Sure, there's the cap, but.. [more inside]
posted by hanoixan at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hanoixan at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Step one: learn how to pronounce "Louisville"
I'm going to be spending about 9 months in Louisville starting in a couple of months. I need to find an apartment; what neighborhoods would be best for me and what resources (aside from Craigslist) should I know about? [more inside]
posted by pluckemin at 4:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pluckemin at 4:03 PM PST - 8 comments
10 Year Old Cat With Tumor...What to do?
My 10 year old cat has a hard, unmovable tumor on his breast bone. I am unsure where to go from here. [more inside]
Build an ERP from scratch? Are we crazy?!
Our 50-person company has decided to move to a new ERP system, and here's the kicker...it's been decided to build one from scratch. What's a good/best way to track all the info necessary, from general requirements to specific requirements and ultimately to bug reports and change requests? [more inside]
posted by edjusted at 3:46 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by edjusted at 3:46 PM PST - 11 comments
Googling won't help me now.
Anyone with serious knowledge about watches able to ID this vintage gold men's watch? No better picture available, I'm afraid.
Family Font Feud. What to do?
Upon my homecoming, I find my family in a nasty feud. What to do? [more inside]
Braindead Book Critics?
Quote attribution question, possibly George Orwell, or possibly a comment in a thread about George Orwell, or possibly none of the above. I seem to remember someone attributing a quote along the lines of "An honest book critic would write 'this book inspires no thoughts one way or the other' in 9 out of 10 of his reviews" to George Orwell. What's the correct quote, attribution, and (for bonus points) source? [more inside]
posted by Weebot at 2:25 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Weebot at 2:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Pick a fall weekend in Seattle
Is there a particularly good fall weekend to visit Seattle and or Vancouver, BC? [more inside]
Help me become a web developer.. where do I start?
Help me become a web developer.. where do I start? [more inside]
How do I get a new picture ID when I don't have a current one to validate that I'm me?
I've maybe lost my passport, the last form of picture ID that I have. Will this greatly impede getting a new one? How long would this mess usually take to get sorted out? I'm in New York City. (more inside) [more inside]
How do I balance my work and my family when I live in another state?
I am incredibly stressed out by things going on with my family right now, and I'm not sure how I should handle things. [more inside]
posted by jnaps at 1:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jnaps at 1:40 PM PST - 8 comments
How to de-steam bathroom most efficiently?
After a shower, to get rid of the steam in the bathroom, is it more effective to run the bathroom fan or just open the window? Does it help to do both? [more inside]
Finding a lost brother
I’m looking for a long lost (maybe 35 years now) brother to inform him of a death in the family. However, all I really have is his name and the city he lived in as of earlier this year. No address. No phone number. He has zero web presence – even the people search engines couldn’t find him. I’m at a loss for what to do next. I could hire a PI, but that can run into serious money.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
The man modeled how what my 'outcome' would be
I've just finished reading the very interesting article Who doesn't get into Canada. The opening paragraph mentions the leaked memo "Social and Economic Outcomes of Second Generation Youth". Does anyone have any ideas how I could go about reading this memo? (I'd also be very much interested in any similar studies.) [more inside]
posted by demagogue at 1:10 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by demagogue at 1:10 PM PST - 3 comments
Property Management Software
What is the best property management software for handling ~100 units, with multiple tenants per unit, and online access to data? [more inside]
Brooklyn this weekend?
I'm in Brooklyn for the next two days. What's there to do this weekend, and what resources can I use to find live music, galleries, or other interesting things?
Windows hates networking
Non-working on-board NICs. Difficulty level: work fine in Linux, do not detect plugged in cable in Windows. [more inside]
posted by wrok at 12:47 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by wrok at 12:47 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I help an autistic guy navigate "Facebook friends"?
My brother, who is a young adult with autism and other mental disabilities, got himself banned from Facebook because he was bugging "friends" of his friends. I need help explaining the unwritten rules of social networking, and creating some basic guidelines for him to follow when he tries Facebook again. (Much more inside.) [more inside]
posted by me3dia at 12:46 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by me3dia at 12:46 PM PST - 21 comments
How do I get my insulin filled in a foreign country?
Oh, hive mind. I am very soon going to go join my boyfriend in Macau, China for an indefinite amount of time. I am an insulin-dependent diabetic. I am quitting my job and therefore, losing my insurance... is this going to cause problems? [more inside]
posted by the_royal_we at 12:31 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by the_royal_we at 12:31 PM PST - 24 comments
Floating World Films
Madonna's song Frozen by Chris Cunningham, The Cell and The Fall by Tarsem Singh. If I like these films (and I do), and if you can see what they have in common, thanks in advance for suggestions on what else you think I might like.
Motivational Speeches
I'm trying to gather a collection of motivational speeches in either video or audio format and thought I'd tap into the hive mind that is AskMeFi. It doesn't matter what subject it relates to as long as you find the speeches motivating.
I Choo Choo Choose You.
To what extent is it acceptable to "shop around" for graduate programs in the basic sciences (as far as initiating contact with potential labs goes)? In particular, is it ethical to contact more than one PI at the same institution? [more inside]
posted by halogen at 11:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by halogen at 11:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Great social/economic infographics?
Infographics: How to visualize a country? [more inside]
What media personalities have the power to move books into best sellerdom?
Oprah Book Club has made careers. I recently heard that Glenn Beck (!) is also getting in on that action. So - are there other media icons whose word pushes books up the bestseller list? And who regularly and consciously set aside time or space to make it happen?(They need not be US based, by the way.) [more inside]
Recommend writing about depression
Looking for writing or works about depression and the experience of depression. Bonus points if they're from people who are not only known for being depressed. Pre-blog works (like from Churchill, Lincoln, etc) preferred. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:07 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:07 AM PST - 32 comments
Did she take the easy way out?
Did she just take the easy way out or am I just that guy? About 8 months ago I started talking to a girl I have known for many years. She is 7 years younger than me and I never noticed her until boom she magically grew up. I always thought she was a loser ( hung around with the wrong crowd made bad choices). We began talking every so often then it turned into a daily ritual txt, fb, and phone call situation once she got rid of her BF. I slowly began to develop feelings and we started hangin out when.... [more inside]
posted by SleeveHearted at 11:02 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by SleeveHearted at 11:02 AM PST - 36 comments
What does it mean to be a "pastor's wife," anyway?
My fiance is finishing his last year of seminary, with the end goal of becoming a pastor in the UCC (United Church of Christ). I am totally fine with this, but also realize that this job has some... unique aspects, particularly relating to one's spouse and family. Can you help me start to prepare myself? [more inside]
Space aliens visit earth to experience emotions
About a month ago I heard a partial interview with a short story author (male) and one of the stories was about aliens who come to Earth to experience emotions by inhabiting our bodies. They vacation here because our life span is very short compared to theirs. They were very,very tall on their planet. This story has been stuck in my mind. I emailed NPR and they couldn't figure it out either. Help!
Alternatives to Starcraft?
What's the single most interesting argument, discovery, phenomenon, or historical change in your field, hobby, or other area of interest... that the average 7th grade student could comprehend and appreciate? [more inside]
posted by acidic at 10:41 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by acidic at 10:41 AM PST - 29 comments
Where should I go?
Planning a quick respite. A brief reprieve from the ridiculousness of life. I'm thinking a day out of DC, (maybe) overnight, somewhere picturesque, would be just the ticket! Where should I go? [more inside]
Can you ID this meditation?
I can't believe I'm asking this. I went to a "oneness blessing" meditation group yesterday and they played a 40-minute meditation that I would like to track down. [more inside]
posted by phaedon at 10:33 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by phaedon at 10:33 AM PST - 1 comment
Stainproofing countertops?
My apartment's kitchen countertops stain and scratch very easily. I suspect this is because they're made of the cheapest materials known to man. Is there any chemical or coating I can apply to them that will make them more stain resistant? [more inside]
Should I apply for job with listed pay range below mine?
Should I apply for jobs that list a lower salary range than I'm currently making, if the qualifications fit? And how? [more inside]
Name This Tune
Can anyone identify this music from a National Geo Wild special? [more inside]
Rebutting the "More Cell Phones than Toliets" argument
Where did the "In X Country, there are more cell phones (or people on social media) than flush toliets" meme come from? And thoughts on why people persist on throwing out this data point? [more inside]
posted by gov_moonbeam at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gov_moonbeam at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I fit in socially at work?
I love my job but am having a tough time fitting in and it's really starting to cause anxiety. I work for a very social company with lots of big, entertaining personalities and find myself left out of most things and when I am included, I just freeze and can't mutter a word. What is wrong with me and how can I fix it? [more inside]
How do I do what I need to do without feeling awful about it?
So, I know this sounds awful, but I sometimes do not like my anxious and fragile girlfriend at all. What do I do now? (Long and possibly revealing-me-to-be-an-ass explanation inside) [more inside]
Making the most of remaining time before baby...
I went to the doctor today and I have confirmation that I'm pregnant. How can I make the most out of the remaining ~32 weeks for me, my husband, and my new child? [more inside]
Family gift trainwreck
How do I extricate myself from a family gift trainwreck with the least impact? [more inside]
O beautiful for spacious skies...I hope!
How can I plan a scenic drive from Iowa to Montana? [more inside]
Unintended Hilarity
Yesterday I finally got around to watching The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra. So much fun! Now I'd really like to see the old and unintentionally hilarious movies it parodies. Being completely unfamiliar with films of that age (50's low budget B-movies), I have no idea where to even begin. What titles would you recommend for cringing and laughing at?
San Francisco: where to move if working in Pleasant Hill?
San Francisco: help a young, single guy relocate to the Bay Area who wants San Francisco lifestyle, but works in Pleasant Hill... [more inside]
Turning the creative spark into a fire.
Maintaining a train of thought in creative work. [more inside]
divorce help
Getting divorced and my ex wants a portion of my 401k as cash out. Should I get a loan against my 401k or take the disbursement and the tax hit? [more inside]
Getting started in health care technology
Career Filter: I need a new career and have decided that health care would be a great field. Nursing doesn't seem like a good fit for me, however, mostly because of the gross factor (taking blood, sponge baths, etc. - just being honest). Being some kind of x-ray or mri tech interesets me. Where do I look (in Chicago) and how do I get started? More details: [more inside]
NEEDS MOAR ICE CREAM
Dish it out: Where's the best ice cream in Minneapolis-St. Paul? [more inside]
posted by sararah at 8:31 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by sararah at 8:31 AM PST - 19 comments
How many Droids we got on this ship anyhow?!
New smartphone user needs help choosing between the Droid Incredible, Droid X, and waiting on a Droid 2. [more inside]
posted by aheckler at 8:22 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by aheckler at 8:22 AM PST - 12 comments
Looking for Ann Miller/Britney Mashup Video
In January I posted this to MeFi. Since then, the main video (Britney Spears' "Womanizer" dubbed over a clip of Ann Miller dancing) has been removed by the user. How can I figure out who made/posted the video? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis at 8:17 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by hermitosis at 8:17 AM PST - 2 comments
"Windows Explorer is not responding." Really?
Switching between Excel and Word on a laptop running Vista is problematic because a long-deleted browser is not responding. The hell? [more inside]
MechanicFilter- Help w/ an '01 Corolla
2001 Toyota corolla (75k) makes a whirring/grinding noise which is clearly coming from the passenger side of the engine compartment. Noise stops when actively turning the steering wheel. Noise is present when idling and moving forward. It's also getting louder from day to day.
Any thoughts? I'll be taking it to a mechanic but mine is closed for the holiday weekend. Can I safely keep driving this?
The plants, they don't water themselves. Until now!
Please tell me everything you know about drip irrigation. [more inside]
Retro photo filters software for Mac?
Standalone programmes similar to the "Hipstamatic" iPhone app? [more inside]
I never know what it's doing at 100% CPU
Almost every program causes my computer to launch into some kind of super-intensive CPU cycles, clocking 100% for about 30 seconds or so before I can use said program. Happens with almost every program with any girth to it -- not Notepad, but definitely does it for Acrobat, Firefox, Word, etc. [more inside]
Do I need to renew my passport before moving to the West Side?
[Cleveland filter] I have lived and worked on the East side for the last eight years and am moving to Lakewood to be closer to my new job. [more inside]
posted by vkxmai at 6:08 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by vkxmai at 6:08 AM PST - 3 comments
Do universities routinely re-install the OS when recycling computers between staff users?
A friend who works for a university is moving on and has to return his computer. He's thinking of using DBAN to wipe it clean but is wondering if he'll be making more work for the computer techs (and raising their suspicions about what he was using it for) by forcing them to reinstall the OS. How likely is it that the computer techs would reinstall the OS anyway before handing the computer to someone else? Is that the norm in this situation?
I wanna hold your hand... gack, not like that, the other way.
Holding hands/knitting fingers seems to feel "right" only one way, despite symmetrical hands. Why is this? [more inside]
Freelance Credit Card Processing Redux
Freelance writer needs a credit card processing service that a) takes AmEx, b) lets me (rather than the customer) enter the CC info, and c) is not a big hassle or expensive for me to use. [more inside]
Help me find Robin Hood!
So a segment I filmed ('Robin Hood's Nottingham') for Australian TV's Channel 9 'Getaway' show has just aired and I'd love to see the result - but as I'm in the UK I can't watch the online video at the show's site and it hasn't shown up on YouTube (or as a torrent) so is there any simple way I can get to see (or better still download) it? Many thanks!
Help me wrangle PDFs
I'm trying to go paperless, and have scanned and OCR'd huge stacks of paperwork into PDF documents. Can you recommend a tool to split, merge, delete pages etc from PDFs? [more inside]
posted by blacksky at 1:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by blacksky at 1:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Why so centrist?
Are there any democracies which consistently vote for centre-left or progressive governments? Are there any which consistently favour right-wing governments? Plus a bonus question. [more inside]
Looking for this Ambiguous Swift Messenger Bag
Where can I find this "Ambiguous! Swift Messenger Bag" in the US? [more inside]
July 1
Where should I apply?
Help me narrow down universities to which I would want to apply? Coming from a mid-MI community college, looking for programs that will lead to accounting careers. [more inside]
posted by asciident at 11:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by asciident at 11:52 PM PST - 10 comments
Used 47-52" LCD TV - Models & Where to buy?
I'm looking for a 47-52" LCD TV to buy - but I want to buy USED - 2years old, for say, ca. $500ish. Recommendations of models and places to buy them please….. [more inside]
Stephen Fry advice.
Looking for a video clip of Stephen Fry in an interview where he gives advice to young people. He specifically talks about the abnegation of self and being someone who is interested in others and not talking about oneself all time.
posted by lazaruslong at 11:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by lazaruslong at 11:33 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me find some texts to teach the children!
I'll shortly be teaching a unit of work to senior high school students titled "Navigating the Global". I'm after short stories, preferably available for free online, that deal with the themes of global vs local culture. [more inside]
posted by robotot at 9:51 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by robotot at 9:51 PM PST - 10 comments
So how does this dating thing go?: The Sequel
I'm pretty new to dating, and I feel like my lack of experience and ideas is making it hard for me to be spontaneous and natural. Can you help me cure some of my ignorance with your anecdotes, personal experience, and wisdom? [more inside]
How much for server colo space?
What are you guys / gals paying for server colo (a full or 1/2 rack) around the country (USA)? [more inside]
Where are my dream shoes?
I'm desperate for this particular pair of shoes, and I can't find it for sale anywhere. Help! [more inside]
Road trip ideas?
I need all of you clever, fun mefites to help me figure out were to go on my road trip from Chicago... [more inside]
Where for a short snowy break in NSW for the winter school holidays? (without the skiing)
I want to take the family somewhere snowy in NSW. We want to do any skiing, just somewhere white for three days or so in the school holidays. Reasonaly cheap (so the ski resorts are out), and preferably a place with a nice fireplace. Any suggestions? Just to be a little more specific, I don't particularly like Jindabyne, and anyway because of the proximity to the ski resorts it seems a bit expensive anyway. Any suggestions from the metafilter crowd?
Ten days in Paris with a kid!
I'm taking my almost-7-year-old daughter to Paris next week for 10 days. It is a surprise for her. Aside from the obvious, what should we make sure to do and see? [more inside]
Arousal or not? Or am I just nervous? Or out of my mind?
When is arousal not attraction? [more inside]
Where to live in the continental US?
Another 'Tell me where to live thread', United States based. [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 7:38 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 7:38 PM PST - 41 comments
Stay Tuned, True Believers!
Is there such a thing as Comic Books On Tape? What are some sources of (free-ish) audio material to occupy my young son on a road trip? [more inside]
posted by Overzealous at 7:35 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Overzealous at 7:35 PM PST - 16 comments
I need ice! Help me make it happen.
I bought a kit to hook up my ice maker to a cold water line. I am having a hard time figuring out how to get the poly tube connected to the saddle valve. Pics inside...
Also, I am aware that the back side of the saddle valve is not pictured. I have that, but its not in the pictures. [more inside]
posted by Brettus at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Brettus at 7:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Ubuntu laptop for Grandma?
Replacing my laptop, and planning to give current laptop to my 85 yr old mother so she can email and chat with me, her grandchildren, and her great-grandchildren, and receive photo's. Is ubuntu a viable OS for her? [more inside]
posted by batikrose at 7:25 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by batikrose at 7:25 PM PST - 19 comments
Cheap flight options to Poland in September?
Does anyone have advice on getting cheap flights to Poland (preferably into Lodz or Warsaw) for early September? I've tried the sites I normally use for flights, like Cheaptickets, Vayama, etc., but the lowest I can find is $900. I've also looked into becoming a courier, but it seems those options are greatly limited, if not impossible. I would be traveling alone and would probably stay around two weeks. I've traveled, lived, and studied abroad extensively, so more complicated options are definitely viable. This is for a wedding of a good friend of mine, and I'd really like to make it out there!
Let's keep it Mental
would the hive point me to someone who delivers on Adbusters' claim to be the "journal of the mental environment", minus ALL of the dippy green nit-wittery? [more inside]
posted by herbplarfegan at 7:06 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by herbplarfegan at 7:06 PM PST - 3 comments
What do we know for sure kills dental cavity bacteria?
What do we know for sure kills dental cavity bacteria? [more inside]
Please recommend some great gift ideas!
What would be an excellent gift for a new mommy of twins..she also has a six year old and an eighteen monh old! [more inside]
Wall St. vs Main St (or, should I stop worrying and learn to love the banks?)
My bank is now asking if I'd like to enroll in overdraft protection. I think this is from the financial reform legislation, and I don't know the real benefits of enrolling vs not enrolling. If I don't enroll, the bank claims the charge will just be denied but I do not believe that banks are eager to miss out on their charges and fees and am reluctant. Any thoughts appreciated on this minor banking issue.
posted by glaucon at 6:43 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by glaucon at 6:43 PM PST - 18 comments
Biochemistry Masters Program: Is a medical school environment worth it?
Biochemistry Masters Program: Is a medical school environment worth it? [more inside]
Isle of Palms/Charleston area suggestions
Traveling to the Charleston, SC area at the end of July. Looking for recommendations on local things to see and do. [more inside]
posted by Breo at 6:22 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Breo at 6:22 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me have an awesome trip to Ireland
IrelandFilter: My girlfriend and I are going on a trip to Ireland tomorrow. We will be arriving in Dublin and making our way with a tour group along the southern coast to the West coast of Ireland. What do I need to know about local customs, culture, etc. to not piss off the locals, not appear like a typical American, etc.? [more inside]
It sounds cheaper than constantly buying new ones
I'm thinking of buying a continuous ink flow system for my printer. Is this a good idea? Are there problems I should know about going in to this? [more inside]
Is This Late-Night Pond-Watcher Dealing Drugs By My House, and Should I Be Concerned?
Is This Late-Night Pond-Watcher Dealing Drugs By My House, and Should I Be Concerned? [more inside]
posted by Jon44 at 5:43 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by Jon44 at 5:43 PM PST - 35 comments
Able was I, ere she asked me to identify this cookie.
Identify this French cookie/cracker. [more inside]
Online shops with few choice items
What are some sites / online shops that carry items that seem to be curated by the site owner. I'm thinking of stores like Another Shop and Kiosk which stock limited qtys of items you don't necessarily see every day.
Using charcoal in a fire ring?
Can we use charcoal for cooking in a campsite fire ring? [more inside]
Best design for the client/server interaction in a turn-based game?
I'm programming a one-player, turn-based, client-server game for fun and self-edification. I need a little help with communicating changes to the game model from server to client. [more inside]
Famous visual arts bloggers?
I'm looking for blogs written personally (at least in part) by eminent figures in the visual arts - artists, collectors, curators, museum directors, gallery owners. Preferably those who have been working continuously for some decades, since the 1960s or 70s for example. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Friends and lovahs?
Transitioning from friends to something more—good idea? How to do it? [more inside]
Masking smell of cat litter/ portuguese cooking coming from downstairs.
IndoorGardenFilter -- What are some sweet-smelling plants or flowers I could fill my apartment with? [more inside]
What are the best vegan work shoes?
I need some good recommendations on vegan work shoes. [more inside]
Hungry like the wolf, or like someone who's been starving herself for years...
A few weeks ago while I was clicking around a bunch of size acceptance/health at every size blogs, I came across a comment from someone claiming that most if not all recovering/recovered anorexics require more food/calories than someone else of their relative same size who hadn't been anorexic (or maybe it was that they are hungrier? I do not remember exactly). I can't find this comment again, and my Google searches for any kind of study or explanation have not been fruitful. [more inside]
What's up with the noise?
Why do the pipes in my house make a groaning sound when the front sprinklers turn on in the morning? [more inside]
I didn't know kitties *could* pant
My poor kitty is panting. Could it be the heat? or should I be really worried? [more inside]
higher than the stars
I'm looking for songs. Very specific songs. Synth-pop songs, with female vocalists, that are related (tangentially) to the word "stars." [more inside]
posted by Michael Pemulis at 2:58 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Michael Pemulis at 2:58 PM PST - 28 comments
Running in the sky
My friend's dog, who is like a son to her, has cancer. Vet said the dog has a few weeks. What can we do to make his last days memorable for him and his mom? [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at 2:52 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jstarlee at 2:52 PM PST - 16 comments
Can you put a name to Grandma's cactus?
Can anyone ID this incredibly fragrant, night blooming cactus for me? Bonus points for propagation tips. Photos: 1 2 3 4 [more inside]
posted by buggzzee23 at 2:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by buggzzee23 at 2:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Can this Motorola remote control an LG tv?
How do I program the remote for a Motorola DCT700 cable box to power on and control the volume for a new LG 32" tv? [more inside]
Pregnancy clichés?
Pregnancy clichés please! - eg "I'm eating for two!", "I'm creating life!" etc etc
Please do rot my teeth with the cute?
My father, who lurks around these parts, has started a cuteness war. I'm in search of the cutest photos possible. [more inside]
Sauna calisthenics healthy?
Why are people exercising in my gym's sauna? Is there a well-known health benefit? Or (even better) is there a well-known reason why one should not exercise in the sauna? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 1:48 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Rash at 1:48 PM PST - 16 comments
I enter into evidence Item #12
Where would one get copies of evidence presented in a U.S. congressional hearing? Difficulty: 1940s. [more inside]
Old Subway Posters: Too Gross to Handle?
Microbe/CreepinessFilter: What gross/dangerous things live on the underside of old subway-platform posters? [more inside]
Can a screw in Polyfilla Plug It ever be removed?
As suggested in this AskMe, I'm going to use Polyfilla Plug It to screw curtain railings into a concrete ceiling. (I'll be following these directions.)But once I screw the screw into the Polyfilla -- will I be able to unscrew it in the future if I want to take down the curtains? Or will the screw be permanently fixed in place? [more inside]
posted by yankeefog at 1:05 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by yankeefog at 1:05 PM PST - 2 comments
Feeling bitter about the break up
I dated this guy for almost 6 months on and off. This past couple of months we have been dating exclusively and everything seemed to be fine between us. He broke up with me yesterday and I am in shock. [more inside]
Help me get a great start to my Masters.
I am going to do an MA in European Identity and Integration. What are some good summary works about Europe that I can read to be able to engage with the course straight away? [more inside]
posted by tumples at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tumples at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
No drive-thru Elvis weddings in Prague
Help me plan a cheap as possible wedding in Ireland. [more inside]
posted by Ariadne at 12:46 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Ariadne at 12:46 PM PST - 11 comments
Sneaking puppy through the alley?
Can my husband sneak the dog into a motel, or is that just a recipe for disaster? [more inside]
posted by nursegracer at 12:33 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by nursegracer at 12:33 PM PST - 37 comments
Mothers' Little Helpers?
Moms and Dads - what are your tricks for giving yourself a mental lift when finding "me time" is unlikely? [more inside]
iRoad Trip!!
I'm not new to road trips, but I am new to iPhone apps. Which apps have you found helpful when traveling by car in the US? [more inside]
posted by DestinationUnknown at 12:26 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by DestinationUnknown at 12:26 PM PST - 22 comments
It's like the perfect chat program WITH THE MOST ANNOYING FLAW IN THE WORLD.
Is there any way whatsoever to stop those annoying gray semi-transparent status updates ("John Smith went idle" "Karen Black became available") in Ichat? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 at 12:20 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by rileyray3000 at 12:20 PM PST - 2 comments
Happy Happy Fun Outdoors Toy
I want to buy something fun for the family to play with, either in the backyard or at the park. I have about $100. Water balloon cannon? Bocce? What have you played outdoors that is tons of fun and holds up to repeated playing? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 12:12 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by mecran01 at 12:12 PM PST - 31 comments
Trying to avoid the app-splosion!
Ideas for organizing a metric ton of iPhone apps? [more inside]
Which "questy" books should I teach undergrads?
Looking for teachable, modern, western and nonwestern examples of "quest" narratives in literature? [more inside]
Mindless Amusement
Recommendations for online games? Specific requests and requirements within. [more inside]
posted by Small Pockets at 11:37 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Small Pockets at 11:37 AM PST - 18 comments
IQ, Working Memory, and ADHD
I'm looking for information on the differences in distribution of IQ and working memory test scores between those diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder and the general population. Ideally, I'd like to see histograms for each group.
Deburring stainless parts- needs help!
Can anyone offer suggestions on how to extend / enhance performance of Silicon Carbide Convolute Wheels? I am using a pedestal grinder to deburr stainless steel parts we've manufactured. I am using Klingspor 8" hard wheels. We just put a new wheel on & it didn't take very long for the wheel to get out of round/ deformed. It becomes difficult to hold the part to deburr it- shaking/ wobbling. What am I doing wrong? How can I improve things?
No, we will not relax.
Previously. We have been dating for a total of two and a half months. He dropped the L-word after six weeks. Last night he saw a picture of an ex I had framed in my room and flipped his shit. [more inside]
posted by Tha Race Card at 11:31 AM PST - 94 comments
posted by Tha Race Card at 11:31 AM PST - 94 comments
Need to view multiple pdf documents
Has anyone ever gotten this error message when trying to open two .pdf documents (I'm using Adobe Acrobat Pro 9.0)? "You can not use multiple instance of program at the same time."? [more inside]
help sort organize
[new home crafty storage ideas filter]: hi hive! my sweetie and i are trying to sop (sort, organize and purge) now that our things are combined. i need some creative (and attractive) ideas for organizing a few things: [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 11:07 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by anya32 at 11:07 AM PST - 13 comments
Mom & Dad; enjoy this play/art gallery/concert.
I need help finding gift ideas for my parents' 36th anniversary. I want something cooler than the usual restaurant gift certificate. Maybe some type of event or show. The problem? They live across the country, and have very, very busy schedules. [more inside]
posted by purpletangerine at 10:44 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by purpletangerine at 10:44 AM PST - 7 comments
Where can I find an old US government report?
Where can I find an old US government document? I found a reference to it in the June 1912 Monthly Catalogue of United States Public Documents:
Sabath, A. J. Report amending by substitute H. 23284, to authorize Great Northern Development Company to construct dam across Missisippi River from Scott Countv, Iowa, to Rock Island Countv, 111. June 14, 1912. 3 p. (H. rp. 891.)
posted by clockworkjoe at 10:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by clockworkjoe at 10:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Am I being taken for a ride?
Does a tiny kink in the frame condemn a bike to the scrap heap? If so, what are my options for a city bike in the sub-$500 range? Time is of the essence! [more inside]
Small blemishes on legs - pantyhose to work?
Pantyhose to work? [more inside]
Help me, sons and daughter of Gallifrey!
What Doctor Who novels should I read before the Doctor returns for Christmas? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 9:53 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 9:53 AM PST - 14 comments
elderly man seeks birds, will love unconditionally. must not freak out children.
Bird-watching books and gadgets for a bird-loving (but novice) 70 year old man? [more inside]
It's not that I'm flaky, it's that here isn't right.
What to do about multiple job offers when you've accepted one, and are a special snowflake. [more inside]
Montreal this weekend!?
We're going to Montreal from tonight till Sunday, super last minute. What do we have to do when we're there? [more inside]
posted by renderthis at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by renderthis at 9:42 AM PST - 17 comments
How do I adjust water pressure for our washer
We hooked up a clothes washer in our new condo, but my wife remembers the original home inspection indicating that the water pressure was too high for the washer, and that we would need to adjust it first before first using it. [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 8:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 8:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Summer getaways around Houston, TX?
Summer getaways around Houston, TX? [more inside]
Fungus-Identification:
Any thoughts on what this is that I found growing on the carpet in my apartment? [more inside]
posted by greatleap at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by greatleap at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Digital photo frame that saves 'touched' pictures?
Digital photo frame that has a feature of 'touch to mark/save this photo'? [more inside]
Cross-country rental car help, please!
Cross-country rental car help, please! [more inside]
How bad is the crime in Albany, NY (really)?
How bad is the crime in Albany, NY (really)? [more inside]
Apple Remote Desktop display funkiness with Pismo laptop
I'm running Apple Remote Desktop version 3.3.2 on a PB G4 12" running 10.4. Of the two Macs I'm managing remotely, my PPC Mac Mini (running 10.5) is working perfectly, but my iTunes box, an ancient (2000) Pismo laptop (on 10.4) is giving me video distortion (see photo). Other than the video problems, ARD functions on this machine as it should. I've updated the client software on the Pismo and the problem persists. All machines on the network are fully patched and updated. Anyone seen this sort of thing, and how did you solve it?
posted by porn in the woods at 8:10 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by porn in the woods at 8:10 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me figure out the most awesome tote bag ever to give away to my organization's donors!
Help me figure out the most awesome tote bag ever to give away to my organization's donors! [more inside]
Florida Property sale
We have inherited a home in a retirement village in the Jacksonville Florida area. Prior to us inheriting it the home has been on the market for 2 years. The realtor lowered the price 6 months ago and tells us that it is best price in the area. The home has a 700 a month maintenance fee and we are anxious to sell so that we can divide the proceeds of the sale amongst the 3 children.
Our realtor is telling us that lowering the price now won’t do much because there are not any people coming through the area. What do you recommend? Should we place an ad? If so where? Is there a senior magazine for retires in the snow belt of who would be interested. What is the next best course of action?
Who is Massimo Teodorani?
I would like some info on Massimo Teodorani, UFO scientist. More inside [more inside]
My penis has become a little uncomfortable during sex...
My penis has become a little uncomfortable during sex. Read on for more details. [more inside]
Help us choose and buy formal business attire for newly employeed female hotel supervisor?
Look for hive mind advice for a newly hired female hotel front desk supervisor who had been telecommuting in a different industry for years. We need your knowledge and opinions on the best formal, conservative women's outfits that look expensive and include a jacket (mandatory) or suit. Bonus for any tips on where to buy in the Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia area. [more inside]
posted by seasparrow at 7:32 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by seasparrow at 7:32 AM PST - 26 comments
How to make an animated interactive storybook for the iPad?
What technology and/or software is used to create animated interactive storybooks for the iOS (iPhone / iPad / iPod Touch) platform? Me and a friend of mine would like to convert one his illustrated children's stories into an iPad app by adding (minimal) animation and interaction to the existing drawings. [more inside]
How do I add custom branding to a YouTube Partner channel?
My client's YouTube account has been upgraded to Partner status and we'd like to add custom branding. [more inside]
posted by ao4047 at 7:09 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ao4047 at 7:09 AM PST - 3 comments
Is this watch to flashy for Nairobi?
Is this watch to flashy for Nairobi? [more inside]
posted by 5lbauthority at 6:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by 5lbauthority at 6:57 AM PST - 8 comments
Alternatives to now-doomed Wesabe?
Wesabe is shutting down. Are there any options other than Mint? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 6:51 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 6:51 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a herpetologist in the house?
Neighborhood kids were netting for minnows and caught a metamorph (looks like a Bullfrog?) And now they want to see it change. Advice on metamorph care please? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 6:36 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jeanmari at 6:36 AM PST - 4 comments
To go to fotomoto, or to chug along with SmugMug?
Anyone have experience with fotomoto, an online photo print fulfillment service? If so, what are your thoughts? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 at 6:25 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sprocket87 at 6:25 AM PST - 12 comments
Personal recommendation for alterations in the DC-NoVA area?
I'm looking for someone you know and trust to do dress/costume (but not wedding) alterations in the NoVA-DC area. [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham at 6:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 6:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Salad and me, perfect together?
Please recommend your favorite non-salad salads! [more inside]
posted by punchtothehead at 6:05 AM PST - 63 comments
posted by punchtothehead at 6:05 AM PST - 63 comments
How do we swap houses with our landlord as smoothly as possible?
We have two months to plan a house switch. My housemates and I currently live in a fairly nice three bedroom, two and a half bath row house. Our landlord and his family live in a much nicer four bedroom, three and a half bath row house about half a mile away. At our landlord’s request, we are switching houses around September 1.* We want to make this transition as painless as possible, how can we do that? [more inside]
tax trouble, need help
Through a combination of bad advice and sloppiness / ineptitude, we've gotten ourselves into a fix with the IRS. No saber rattling yet but I know it's coming, so I'm hoping for some words of experience. [more inside]
Motorola Milestone Firmware Updates
I have a Motorola Milestone. My service provider provides OTA updates several months after Google release them, about a month after Motorola releases them. This works well, but I'd like to upgrade sooner.. [more inside]
Swimming pools in New York
I'm staying in New York for several weeks later this month, and want to keep up a regular exercise routine while I'm there. Can anyone recommend a swimming pool, preferably in the Upper East Side, that I could join per day or per week? I don't need anything fancy, just a quiet pool where I can do some lap swimming for 40 minutes or so without getting in anyone's way. [more inside]
posted by verstegan at 3:19 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by verstegan at 3:19 AM PST - 5 comments
Which musical instrument to offer to a very-busy and yound father?
BirthdayPresentFilter: looking for a a musical gift for my 35-yo brother (and possibly his son). [more inside]
Help me create a fake oil spill
I want to hide my hands.
YANMDermatologist: What's up with these mini-blisters, it's annoying and making me self-conscious. Wall of late night text-babble inside. [more inside]
posted by Heretical at 1:18 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Heretical at 1:18 AM PST - 19 comments
My digital doppelganger needs to be safe!
How do you keep your alias' digital doppelganger safe? [more inside]
Help me decruft Google News
How do I undo all the changes to Google News? [more inside]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 12:32 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 12:32 AM PST - 8 comments
Does my friend lament?
What does this mean?: מה העניינים אני צריכה ללמוד למבחן אבל אין לי כח [more inside]
posted by lazy robot at 12:04 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by lazy robot at 12:04 AM PST - 2 comments