http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire/ Comments on Ask MetaFilter post I have a problem, that no one else can help, and if I could find them, maybe I could hire... Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:55:32 -0800 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:55:32 -0800 en-us http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire WhatToDoWhenAskMeFiFailsFilter: I'm sure I remember reading an article moons ago about professionals who could find information for you for a fee when your Google-fu fails, people highly skilled (librarians?) in the use of search terms and engines. <br /><br /> I am an expat working in Santa Monica in need of very particular financial advice (on international/ offshore pensions and mortgages) and I've asked about this a few times here, haven't reached a resolution, and am now more than willing to pay to find the information I need.<br> <br> Is such a search service available or does anyone have any recommendations? post:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:52:49 -0800 forallmankind search professional http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424745 Are you looking for <a href="http://answers.google.com/answers/">this</a>? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424745 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:55:32 -0800 godawful http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424747 If you're referring to <a href="http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/26391">this</a> question, might not you be best served by finding a French lawyer? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424747 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 16:57:59 -0800 Opposite George http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424759 Try the <a href="http://www.anderson.ucla.edu/library.xml">business library</a> and/or the <a href="http://www.law.ucla.edu/home/index.asp?page=11">law library </a>at UCLA? comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424759 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:14:58 -0800 exceptinsects http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424762 Also, this <a href="http://www.shamelinfo.com/">friend </a>of mine is an "Independent Information Researcher" who might be able to help you or direct you to someone who can. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424762 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 17:17:11 -0800 exceptinsects http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424866 There was a book on these people called "secrets of the super searchers." comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424866 Wed, 09 Nov 2005 20:40:42 -0800 craniac http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#424970 Have already tried the related professions — financial adviser, accountant, tax lawyer? I'd have thought there'd be plenty of them in California willing and able to help. Although, if it's a specialist field, the advice may not come cheap. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-424970 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:31:02 -0800 londonmark http://ask.metafilter.com/26956/I-have-a-problem-that-no-one-else-can-help-and-if-I-could-find-them-maybe-I-could-hire#425380 Information Broker is one name for super people who have a library degree and do private research. My best friend used to be one for several years. comment:ask.metafilter.com,2005:site.26956-425380 Thu, 10 Nov 2005 11:33:31 -0800 matildaben