October 2006 Archives
October 31
Bonus Country?
My flight from Bangkok to New York includes a seven-hour layover in Beijing. Is it feasible (and worthwhile) to leave the airport to do a little exploring? [more inside]
Helping things along: Okay or No Way?
Super-embarrassing, super-gross question about poo and the female anatomy. [more inside]
Where to find more info on writing music in the studio.
Where can I find more information about bands and the writing of albums in the studio. [more inside]
Do employers have to deposit money to Social Security?
Do employers have to offer the option to deposit money into Social Security? [more inside]
posted by Hot Like Your 12V Wire at 9:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Hot Like Your 12V Wire at 9:28 PM PST - 7 comments
How to teach MLA/Chicago form
I teach graduate writing and research. I'm pretty confident with the way I teach the spirit of citation (it's what we have in the humanities instead of the scientific method), but what draconian pedagogy can I use to soul-crushingly impose format dread on my unruly grad students? [more inside]
posted by Mngo at 8:50 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Mngo at 8:50 PM PST - 21 comments
Why does rocking out take all these cables?!?!
DIY Wedding Reception Music Sound System?!?! Frazzled bride has [more inside]
posted by Wavelet at 8:50 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Wavelet at 8:50 PM PST - 19 comments
Searching for an intriguing book
Help my roommate locate a certain book about an ancient king who discovers the secret to immortality, lives for hundreds of years, and now owns a fragrance shop in Paris. [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul at 8:38 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by PercussivePaul at 8:38 PM PST - 14 comments
Female fertility testing
Female fertility questions. I'm in my mid thirties and married within the last year. I want to know what my chances of having kids are, but everything I find on the web says you can go to a "fertility clinic" after you have tried to have kids for a while and not succeeded. That's not going to help me, because we're not ready to have kids RIGHT NOW. Also, what are fertility tests for women like? [more inside]
posted by Go, now. Go! at 7:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Go, now. Go! at 7:43 PM PST - 19 comments
Help me get into William Morris' agent trainee program.
Help me get into William Morris' agent trainee program. [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 7:35 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by JPowers at 7:35 PM PST - 19 comments
crossbrowser reusable javascript for dropdown that hides another menu when active?
What I suspect is a fairly stupid javascript question, but one I haven't found an ideal solution for. I four menus made out of unordered lists. I'm using a modified version of the suckerfish dropdown script to make it work in IE (code inside), in one place I want 1 of the four menus to stay open except when I hover on one of the remaining menus. i.e. menu1 is visible. when I mouseover menu2, menu1 is hidden. When I mouseout of menu2 menu1 reappears. [more inside]
posted by Grod at 6:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Grod at 6:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Are nearlyfreespeech.net servers globally banned by any filtering services?
I'm researching nearlyfreespeech.net. So far I find their operating policies & philosophies very solid, but I see another mf user commented, "Aren't the nearlyfreespeech servers auto banned by many filters?" (No one answered, since that was a piggyback question.) If there's any truth to that, it could be a dealbreaker for me since I need to not exclude users in academic/institutional settings. What say ye?
It's ___, stupid!
Where did the phrase "It's ____, stupid!" come from & what was originally in the blank? I knew at one point (and remember that it's political in nature), but I've since forgotten & it's driving me crazy!
posted by eunoia at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by eunoia at 5:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Please, help me with my deflated sac
My sac has flattened. Please hope me. [more inside]
to bleach his own
I need help on bleaching a cotton shirt [more inside]
Where can I order a St. Norbert/St. Hubert candle?
Does anyone know where to get/order St. Norbert and/or St. Hubert candles? I'd like to get 7 day candles if I could, but any help would be appreciated. I'm trying to get something along the lines of this.
It's a fungus among us
Mycological help needed. I see these a lot when I am hiking and want to know what they are. Thanks!
Damned Limeys get all the good drinks
We're trying to find Drumgray Cream Liqueur in the US. Does anyone know of a way to get this awesome stuff in the states, or do the limeys get to keep it all to themselves?
Taxonomy of Detective Story Plots
Can someone point me to an online copy of the taxonomy of detective story plots done by either the Oulipo or the Oulipopo? My Google-fu is failing me. [more inside]
College/Uni Rankings
Does anyone publish a ranking list that combines colleges and universities? I'm interested in seeing how Columbia might stack up (academically) against, I don't know, say, Haverford. [more inside]
Yes I went to a furniture showroom, no the salesperson didn't offer help. Twice.
Is a microfiber sofa with a 'W' actually washable? Will I need to wash it? [more inside]
Any advice on how to set up a wifi hotspot in my local cafe?
Any advice on how to set up a wifi hotspot in my local cafe? [more inside]
posted by ajp at 3:14 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by ajp at 3:14 PM PST - 18 comments
How to make fake taser burns on a t-shirt
Urgent Halloween Costume Question! How would you simulate taser burns on a white cotton t-shirt using only household implements?
How do I stop my nose and lip from twitching?
Why have I developed a lip/nose twitch? [more inside]
Aidez-moi!
Can I use the key from an English version of Microsoft Office 2003 Small Business Edition to install the French version from the discs?
posted by ODiV at 2:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ODiV at 2:32 PM PST - 7 comments
My mufflers aren't muffling.
Any way to quiet a set of motorcycle "mufflers?" [more inside]
Corkboard Alternative?
Arty substitute for corkboard? Building a nice looking bulletin board... [more inside]
posted by cgs at 2:00 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by cgs at 2:00 PM PST - 11 comments
Ruby on Rails vs LAMP?
Why should I look at Ruby on Rails for development of applications instead of the traditional LAMP stack, especially given the advancements in PHP since 5.0? [more inside]
Korn gossip from the 9:30 Club
at the decemberists' concert at the 9:30 club on monday, october 30th, lead singer colin meloy mentioned some terrifying story involving the band korn and some activities that had taken place backstage...on the couch cushions. he said it was too terrible to tell. now i'm dying of curiosity. anybody got the scoop?
How to use Alt codes on a laptop?
Alt codes.Straight forward enough.Press Alt and then the four digit number.Except my daughters laptop doesn't have an alpha-numeric keyboard and that row of numbers above QWERTYUIOP don't work.Google has failed me.Oh hive...help me retain my status as Mr.Know It All.
posted by Dr.Pill at 1:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Dr.Pill at 1:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Lights, Camera, Action!
Inexpensive digital video recording and editing for a pre-teen? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 1:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 1:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Has Microsoft changed their junk mail filter on Entourage recently?
Has Microsoft changed their junk mail filter on Entourage recently? [more inside]
wall
I have a giant blank wall in my new rented bedroom and I'd like to do something awesome with it, but nothing permanent so I lose my security deposit. What should I do?
Why would a doctor pick someone up by their head?
This question about a bodybuilder beheading oneself reminded me of something I read in a Judy Blume book that I never understood. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 12:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 12:46 PM PST - 8 comments
WordPress/LiveJournal cross-posting?
Easiest way to cross-post some (but not necessarily all) entries from a WordPress-powered blog to a LiveJournal account?
Bug identification help
Bug identification help; location: Texas. We found this half-inch bug walking on the wall in my son's bedroom. [more inside]
Moving to Montreal with a skilled-worker visa?
I'm trying to apply for a Canadian skilled-worker visa, with the ultimate intention of moving to Montreal to live.
Can I apply for my Quebec Selection Certificate at the same time as I apply for the federal Canadian Permanent Resident skilled-worker visa? [more inside]
Does the Hep C virus replicate in stored blood?
Can the Hep C virus replicate in vials of stored blood? [more inside]
Will Internet Explorer 7 cure everything that ails me? EVERYTHING?
Predict the adoption rate of IE7 for this beleaguered web developer. [more inside]
Looking for few hours of peace in downtown Chicago
A café or such in downtown Chicago where one can have a long conversation in peace and comfort ? [more inside]
Cady the Übermensch?
In college, a classmate was convinced that Max Cady in Scorsese's Cape Fear was supposed to be the embodiment of Nietzsche's Übermensch. My take was that Cady was more like the Nazi's: picking and choosing as he saw fit, from the Bible as well as Nietzsche. Whether or not you liked the film, how do you weigh in?
posted by malaprohibita at 11:42 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by malaprohibita at 11:42 AM PST - 11 comments
Cost of traveling to various Asian cities
I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing. [more inside]
Smile! You're on Campus Camera!
Hivemind genii! Help me get the dirt on the TV series being filmed on my campus! [more inside]
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 11:36 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 11:36 AM PST - 8 comments
"If you could be any animal other than a human..."
How can I best prepare for interviews with potential advisers for Grad school? [more inside]
Anyone remember a Mac RPG called "Boden"?
Does anyone remember an older Macintosh single-player shareware role-playing-game, possibly called "Boden," "Boden," or some variation thereof? [more inside]
posted by Kadin2048 at 11:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Kadin2048 at 11:19 AM PST - 8 comments
Script to copy from pop3 to IMAP?
Is there a perl/shellscripted way to automatically check a pop3 account and copy new messages directly into a specified IMAP folder? I've already set up a "forwarding rule" that sort of does this, but if there's a more direct way to accomplish it, that would be cool...
posted by idontlikewords at 10:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by idontlikewords at 10:49 AM PST - 4 comments
I want to read some great boxing books. Suggestions?
What are the best boxing books in these three categories: History of Boxing, a specific fight, and a specific boxer bio?
iTunes playlist as text?
iTunes filter: I'm trying to get a text file of a playlist in itunes...any way to do this? [more inside]
Will a cruise trigger my seasickness?
A good friend is getting married on a cruise ship. I get seasick on certain types of boats under certain conditions, but have never been on a cruise ship before. Am I going to toss my cookies during the ceremony? [more inside]
Idea for party entertainment
My wife is turning 40 and is going to have a big party.
I am supposed to make some "cultural entertainment" for our 50 guests, mostly family.
But I am lacking a great idea.
Please help me out.
Why are my individual Blogger posts using a different template?
[BloggerFilter] My individual blog posts are not reflecting the template used at index.html file. [more inside]
posted by beaucoupkevin at 9:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by beaucoupkevin at 9:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me find a reasonably priced face wash for winter.
[Posting-for-girlfriend filter]: Help me find a reasonably priced face wash for winter. [more inside]
To Dose Or Not To Dose?
A twist on the question "is it better to let a cold run its course or is it better to medicate?". There have already been AskMeFi threads to this regard but I repeat the question because of something a doctor told me: if you dry up the runny nose/postnasal drainage, you prevent the mucus from going into your upper respiratory tract, thereby precluding the chest-clearing cough. Is this sound medicine? I've gone through four Kleenex just typing this question.
Re-partitioning a hard drive
I have a 40 gig hard drive that is currently in two equally-sized partitions; over time the first partition (C: drive) has become full (due, in large part, to program files, which I've pared down to only those I want to keep). I would like to re-do the partitions, such that the C: drive would have, say 25 gig and the D: drive the other (roughly) 15 gig. I'm looking for suggestions/recommendations for what is the best software available for such a task? Thanks in advance for any ideas.
Banking with E*Trade okay?
water water everywhere, but how to avoid the stink
I'm trying to be good and drink lots of water. I feel better when I do. I work in an office, so I bought one of those knockoff nalgene bottles from target so i can have ice water and not be in danger of spilling it on my computer. 2 problems - how do I keep my desk free of bottle sweat, and how do I keep my bottle from smelling? [more inside]
posted by mrblakwell at 8:48 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by mrblakwell at 8:48 AM PST - 42 comments
Cyclic and non-cyclic groups
If a group is said to be cyclic if it is generated by a single element (single generator), is the quaternion group an example of a finite group that is not cyclic, since it has four generators {-1, i, j, k}? Also, why is the group of rationals under addition not cyclic?
Problems creating a popup keypad in access.
I am developing an access app for a UMPC, and because of the lack of a keyboard, I want to make a keypad number entry popup. [more inside]
iTunes song in the menu bar?
Is there anyway to display the currently playing song (on iTunes) on the empty space of Menu Bar at the top of the screen? (OSX) [more inside]
Disk imaging utility
Is there an easy, cheap way to create an image of my hard drive and put it on DVD(s), without installing software that screws around with my hard drive or requires activation? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 at 8:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fvox13 at 8:19 AM PST - 7 comments
The Qur'an's surahs and their dates
Can anyone help me locate a list of the 114 surahs that indicates from which period each dates? [more inside]
posted by AlexanderBanning at 8:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by AlexanderBanning at 8:08 AM PST - 6 comments
How to make an i-river mp3 player less cumbersome
Is there an armband or similar useful accessory for an i-River HP-140? [more inside]
posted by ob at 8:00 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ob at 8:00 AM PST - 3 comments
Good portable music composition tools?
What are some good portable music composition tools? I'm mostly looking for stuff that would work on a handheld electronic device, but anything that'd fit in a pocket or small bag is fair game. [more inside]
What to do on Malta
We are going to be on Malta for the last 5 days of December and are looking for specific suggestions of unique things to do, explore, special places to eat, nightlife etc.
Colloquialism
What is your favorite and most colorful expression or phrase? Speaking about two idiots that we work with, my coworker said that they looked like 'Two monkey's f*cking a football', which led me to say 'They couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery', and as a final touch, which made me laugh, my coworker states 'They're about as handy as a bear cub with a toothpick'. I would love to write a book or create a website with colorful phrases from around the world. What are some of your favorite idioms that you use or have overhead in the boardroom, bar, or barnyard?
posted by jasondigitized at 7:42 AM PST - 192 comments
posted by jasondigitized at 7:42 AM PST - 192 comments
Apartment exit strategy
Need help plotting my apartment exit strategy. [more inside]
Help me get internet access for a few months in Accrington, UK.
Help me get internet access for a few months in Accrington, UK. [more inside]
MusicCasting a net
Where can I sell a Yamaha MusicCast MCX-1000, a digital jukebox / music streaming device that came out two years too early to be useful? [more inside]
What is said in a particular part of Lost in Translation?
In Lost in Translation, when Bob Harris meets the woman in the hospital waiting room, what (in English) does she say to him, and what if anything does it sound to her like he's saying? I would also love to hear any other spot-translations from the movie if you happen to know them!
posted by lorimer at 6:35 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by lorimer at 6:35 AM PST - 9 comments
How to prep a houseto sell with no furniture?
What's the best way to prep a house for selling? [more inside]
Wireless lockdown
How do I force a machine to connect to only one of a number of available wireless networks? [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 6:27 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cosmicbandito at 6:27 AM PST - 4 comments
XP Laptop doesnt "see" Airport Express
Help me get an XP Laptop to see my Airport Express, please! [more inside]
Mook ugh caveman need help!
Seeking popular culture representations of cave men. [more inside]
posted by Astro Zombie at 5:34 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Astro Zombie at 5:34 AM PST - 42 comments
X marks the spot
Hey financial wizkids..... Are some financial products forbidden for Americans?
What are X-markets (in plain english)? [more inside]
posted by ruelle at 5:30 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ruelle at 5:30 AM PST - 11 comments
Why is there a light around your head?
A portrait taken with a semi glossy surface behind the subject now has an odd 'halo' effect, how do I edit this out? [more inside]
posted by IronLizard at 5:23 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by IronLizard at 5:23 AM PST - 2 comments
How do I get this greedy high street bank to act responsibly?
Wicked slice, Jim.
Theoretical physics of a ball in flight: could I put so much spin on a ball that it came back at me? [more inside]
posted by gleuschk at 4:00 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by gleuschk at 4:00 AM PST - 14 comments
Philosophy Journal Request
Does anyone have access to a subscription to the British Journal for the History of Philosophy (1996 article) that I could borrow / Request a PDF from? [more inside]
posted by takeyourmedicine at 2:55 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by takeyourmedicine at 2:55 AM PST - 33 comments
Which direction for "All this and World War II"?
Where online should I be looking to purchase movies that are rare or unreleased? [more inside]
How can I figure out the moon's path across the sky?
Is there a way I can figure out the moon's path across the night sky as viewed from a specific location on Earth on a given day? [more inside]
October 30
Downloadable audio interviews with famous celebs?
Could someone point me in the right direction for downloading interviews of famous celebs in something like mp3 format. I have an audio assignment and will be splicing my questions together with someone like Tom Cruise's answers, so I need to find a good resource, be they torrents or google.
Does anyone know of any particular site that hosts these files?
posted by taita_cakes at 11:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by taita_cakes at 11:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me help her!
Pregnancy Filter: My wife is pregnant (hooray), I'd like to do something nice for her... [more inside]
posted by Pollomacho at 11:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Pollomacho at 11:46 PM PST - 17 comments
What makes a good employee?
A Good Employee is defined by 4 characteristics- I can remember 3 of them. [more inside]
posted by ptm at 10:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ptm at 10:54 PM PST - 12 comments
With these twenty-six letters...
Popping the question with movable type (not Movable Type). [more inside]
Where to find large data sets in Excel / PDF / etc. format
Looking for statistical data of United States economy / consumption / production in Excel (or other) format to convert to XML [more inside]
Can I get my domain back?
Is there anything I can do to deal with a quasi-cyber-squatter? [more inside]
Elegant lighting solution needed!
AmbianceFilter: How can I control a wall socket with a wall-mounted switch or remote or something convenient without rewiring anything? [more inside]
What to do with my shoes?
Sharpie Sleeves?
Posting for a friend: He just decided on his Halloween costume, and we need to temporairily tattoo his arms. Are then any health concerns for drawing sleeves on each arm in Sharpie?
Should I switch?
Has anyone come across Deathswitch? Do you think it's worth doing? [more inside]
posted by Lillitatiana at 8:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Lillitatiana at 8:21 PM PST - 6 comments
Open All in Tabs in Firefox without closing existing ones?
In Firefox, is there a way to "Open All in Tabs" in a bookmark folder without closing the ones I already have open? If so, is there a way to have that happen by default when I "Open All in Tabs?" [more inside]
posted by callmejay at 8:13 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by callmejay at 8:13 PM PST - 4 comments
How to reset itunes to Canada store?
How do I get my itunes 7 to point back to the Canadian itunes store? I clicked on a link that asked me to change stores (to the USA one), and now I would like to get Itunes to default to the Canadian store instead of the American one.
posted by burhan at 7:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by burhan at 7:56 PM PST - 5 comments
Where to find out of print/never officially released recordings?
The Brown Thumb Kills All!
PlantFilter: What is "pinching off" and how do I do it? [more inside]
how to make a "registered" symbol in unicode?
how to make a "registered" (r-in-circle) symbol to go in a text file to appear in Flash [more inside]
7 days in Italy
How to spend 7 days in Italy? [more inside]
How can we convert our wine cooler to reach refrigerator temperatures of 35 degrees farenheit or below?
How can we convert our wine cooler to reach refrigerator temperatures of 35 degrees farenheit or below?
Grandparents' rights
What legal rights do grandfathers/grandmothers have in the United States? [more inside]
Can't we all just share?
How to share files between a Mac and a PC over an 802.11g network? There is of course [more inside]
Help me find this dress...
Purple dress seen on the latest Bachelor... can you help me find it? (spoiler inside) [more inside]
Should I get married for tax purposes?
Should I get married for tax purposes? [more inside]
I can't remember and it's killing me!
What is the name of this novel/short story? A father is speaking to his daughter (Melanie maybe?) on the phone, and she tells him either that she's pregnant or marrying a much older man, who I think was her professor. I distinctly remember the professor being older than the father by quite a bit; I think the professor gets on the phone and calls the father "sir." The father is horrified, and to make matters worse, he and his wife are getting a divorce, which he doesn't want to tell his daughter about.
posted by tatiana wishbone at 7:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tatiana wishbone at 7:01 PM PST - 5 comments
A different sort of deadhead
Do you think a super strong person could yank off his own head? [more inside]
posted by RockyChrysler at 6:56 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by RockyChrysler at 6:56 PM PST - 42 comments
Add recent blog posts (titles) to another website?
What is the best way to add summaries/titles of my recent blog posts (Blogger) to my personal website? [more inside]
posted by imposster at 6:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by imposster at 6:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me figure out what to do with all this space!
Help me figure out what to do with all this space! What should I do with my den? [more inside]
Does the coital alignment technique cause condom slippage?
Plugged milk duct? Bleb? This is messing up my symmetry!!
What is the white dot on my nipple? [more inside]
Also, north africa's really far from South Africa isn't it?
What is there to do in Capetown? I mean I plan on buying a cool cape from one of the legendary cape tailors of cape town but after that...what do I do? [more inside]
Best box cutters ever?
Box Cutters: I get lots of boxes, and I'd like a device that turns those boxes into small piles of cardboard that fit in my small trash can. What would you recommend? [more inside]
Require text entry in HTML form
HTML Form filter: How can I require entry in a text field based on which radio button has been checked? [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 5:59 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Joleta at 5:59 PM PST - 14 comments
How much warning does a month-to-month renter get?
California Rental Laws - terms of "month to month" ? [more inside]
posted by Very Witty, Wilde! at 5:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Very Witty, Wilde! at 5:42 PM PST - 7 comments
You bun too sauces snarfed?
Anyone got any idea why these items are greyed out when I run update manager after updating Ubuntu 6.06 dapper to 6.10 Edgy? [more inside]
posted by chrissyboy at 5:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by chrissyboy at 5:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me find a legal non-for-profit summer job.
I'm searching for a 3-month law-related not-for-profit summer job outside of North America. Where should I go, and what should I do? [more inside]
Classical Music taxonomy and digitizing
Help me with digitizing and organizing my classical music collection! [more inside]
Being a Talent Agent
What does running a talent agency entail? [more inside]
what mp3 player?
I'd like a little wiki, please.
I want a little wiki to host on my web space just for my use and possibly for some friends' use, but I can't seem to find anything to fit my preferences: (1) stores data in text or HTML files rather than a database, (2) lets me change the template by editing the files themselves, and (3) can have cruft-free URL's. [more inside]
posted by freddymungo at 3:48 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by freddymungo at 3:48 PM PST - 11 comments
Offbeat eatable housewarming gift for a friend?
I need an awesome housewarming gift for my friend that can be drop-shipped from the other side of the country. Recommendations? (posted anon because this friend reads MeFi). [more inside]
How Do I Hang These Fuckin' Things?
In about 48 hours, I need to hang the originals of these and these (polyoramas) at a local place. What is the best way to do this? [more inside]
posted by interrobang at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by interrobang at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments
What difference does it make who covered this?
Help me identify who performed this Smiths cover. [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 3:21 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by piratebowling at 3:21 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I work out in the morning without being wrecked for the rest of the day?
How can I work out in the morning without being wrecked for the rest of the day? [more inside]
Can I have a pet raccoon?
Anyone know anything about pet raccoons? [more inside]
I like her but am not interested in anything serious. Ideas for letting her know in a respectful way?
A very sweet person who I am friends with began coming on to me very strongly. I like her but am not interested in anything serious. Ideas for letting her know in a respectful way?
My wife needs to work. And we have 2 very young kids. Ideas?
We're in a financial hole, and we're looking for ways that my wife -- now a full-time mom to a 2- and a 4-year old -- can earn some income. How can we make this happen? [more inside]
Mercenary Linguimancer seeks Steady Paycheck
I am a writer new to western Washington. I am short on experience but long on skill and drive. In the coming months, I shall complete my English education. But I need work now! [more inside]
How do I get rid of the feedback in a WAV file with Audacity?
I have a WAV file of a lecture I'm trying to edit into a Podcast using Audacity. There's some feedback and ringing during some of the speaker's talk. How do I get rid of it (or at least minimize it)? [more inside]
posted by dw at 2:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dw at 2:48 PM PST - 13 comments
Sally Strothers: "Would you like to make more money? Sure, we all would..."
Have you ever taken correspondence courses? [more inside]
how does one go about improving their speaking skills i.e. argument, presentation and general eloquence.
how does one go about improving their speaking skills i.e. argument, presentation and general eloquence.
posted by thegeezer3 at 2:39 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by thegeezer3 at 2:39 PM PST - 11 comments
What's the easiest shopping cart app to set-up/configure/use?
What's the best/easiest open-source e-commerce program? [more inside]
Where to dine in Bucks Co.?
Upcoming anniversary... anyone in or around Bucks County, PA have particularly pleasant experiences with fine dining in the area? [more inside]
Help me before I get killed by 60 irate cell phone users!!!
I have the task of converting 60 .csv (comma comma delimited) files to a format that can be read by the IDEN phone manager. I cannot import anything other then a .mdb which is normally a Access file, and if I open their default .mdb it opens with access with 4 tables that I cannot do anything to. Is there a program out there to convert different formats to .mdb for IDEN?
Is my bush worth anything?
We have 2 mature boxwood bushes (about 10 years old) that are roughly 5 feet tall and 4 feet in diameter. My wife hates them because they obscure our front door. She wants me to cut them down and trash them. Being the cheapskate I am, I would like to dig them up (difficult, I know) and sell them. My question - is there a market for these and roughly how much do they sell for? It looks like small ones sell for $10-$20, but I couldn't find any large ones. Thanks for helping settle this marital dispute.
TIME TO ROCK OUT!
I'm having a party on Nov 11th to celebrate the release of Guitar Hero 2 and to rock out to new songs with my friends. I was thinking it might be cool to hang up some fake flyers for my in-game band (Della Rhesus Monkey) around my place for flavor. I have no idea how to go about it, though. I have access to Photoshop, but have very little skill in it. How best to capture that "crappy local band flyer" feeling? Any other suggestions on how to add some nice flavor to the party? (I already have a wig and leather wristbands.)
Will the 'missing tooth clause' catch up with me?
The evil 'missing tooth clause": is it reinforced strictly by insurance companies? If they have approved the 'pre-estimate' of a dental implant without demanding proof of the contrary, how likely is it that they will also overlook this when the actual claim is submitted?
Yellow Sock Brigade
Where can I get those yellow socks that Virgin Atlantic gives out on their flights? [more inside]
Internet notepad
How to keep an easily-accessible to-do list on the web? [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 12:11 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by mammary16 at 12:11 PM PST - 23 comments
Help make sure I don't become a Snarfodoxcicle.
I'm heading to Moscow soon. What is the best way to see the city properly during a few days stop-over? [more inside]
iPod and iTunes are barely talking.
My iPod no longer works properly with iTunes after upgrading to 7. It's frustrating. Help! [more inside]
Keep me from my sugar coma!
Who has some great tasting, SUGAR FREE, dessert ideas? There's a little bit [more inside]
Small reception sites in Mpls/St. Paul
Looking for a place for a small wedding reception in the Tiwn Cities, with a few other specifications. [more inside]
posted by Zosia Blue at 11:44 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Zosia Blue at 11:44 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I make favicons appear on the bookmarks toolbar in Firefox 2 on OS X?
How can I make favicons appear on the bookmarks toolbar in Firefox 2 on OS X? The default theme hides them; is there a way to undo this? I've tried editing the userChrome.css and about:config to no avail. I'm willing to try another theme, if necessary. Are there any out for FF2 that show the favicons? I read this thread, but it doesn't offer any real solution (not for FF2 anyway).
posted by GS1977 at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by GS1977 at 11:41 AM PST - 10 comments
Disorganised groom. Neat places to stay for 200 bucks a night in Seattle and Vancouver
Honeymoon groom completely useless and disorganised and needs help. Nice places to stay in Seattle and Vancouver. Budget about 200 bucks a night. [more inside]
posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom at 11:21 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom at 11:21 AM PST - 15 comments
fill foam for trees
I have noticed in a few public parks lately that there is a white foam that has been sprayed into the base of oak trees where the roots join the trunk where there is a gap occasionally. I assume that this is like foam insulation for the home. Is it something that I should think about for my oak trees? I have read conflicting answers about doing this for holes in the trunk but I am not sure if this might be something different since it is at the base of the tree. [more inside]
Are Capital One miles really available as they say
Does Capital One REALLY have airline miles with no blackout dates? With seats available? I think it's too good to be true, and possibly they just have very few or no seats on those flights. My experience with Northwest is that often you have to use double the miles to get flights in non-blackout times. But it would be nice to get miles on other airlines. anyone have experience on this? [more inside]
Choking - yea or neah
Kinkfilter: I know there’s a big campaign to discourage kids from playing the choking game, and I know people die from autoerotic asphyxiation all the time, but [more inside]
Suggestions for a "election process" party.
What food should one serve at a "learn how to vote" party? [more inside]
posted by crepeMyrtle at 10:49 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by crepeMyrtle at 10:49 AM PST - 20 comments
TV SciFi Filter - was it The Outer Limits?
In search of an episode of what I thought was The Outer Limits, but it's not listed in the episode guide, [more inside]
posted by DandyRandy at 10:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by DandyRandy at 10:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Which do I increase?
Exercisefilter: More reps or more weight? Looking for advice on using weight machines. [more inside]
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér at 10:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nathanial Hörnblowér at 10:43 AM PST - 10 comments
Which car part do I need?
I'm having car trouble. Someone with a similar car suggested I get a certain car part in order to attempt to fix the problem. Help me remember the name of the car part. [more inside]
How to get to Great Neck
Will it all come out in the wash?
My wallet just went through the washing machine. What effect (if any) will that have on my credit cards?
Bobby Digita
Where can I find some good, solid software for my HP Imagesmart C618 camera with the Digita Operating system? [more inside]
Freelance to staff leap
Turducken said it concisely: "When (most) freelance writers want to have a family or buy a house, they get jobs as... editors." I am wondering just how they (we) do that! [more inside]
posted by Eater at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Eater at 10:11 AM PST - 7 comments
Memphis in November
I'll be visiting Memphis for the first time by train in November. Will have one weeknight and two weekdays there. I'll be alone (I'm female and in my 40s) and am specifically looking for a good (centrally located, not too expensive, safe, fun) place to stay and things to do. [more inside]
Sleep/eye mask: Thin, comfy, durable?
Find me a good, thin eye mask for sleeping that would allow me to sleep on my stomach comfortably. [more inside]
Am I being duely compensated?
Am I making enough money? According to salary.com my pay should range between $50k and $70k, but I make $40k. Are online salary comparison tools to be trusted? Am I getting ripped off? [more inside]
posted by youthenrage at 9:19 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by youthenrage at 9:19 AM PST - 18 comments
Sync Google Calendar with Exchange
Can I have Outlook/Exchange forward calendar events to Google calendar? [more inside]
The wisest way to do ERP?
What is the wise way for a medium or large businesses to implement ERP software? [more inside]
How to get XP to resize photos again?
Windows XP has stopped offering me the option of resizing my pictures before I email them. I use outlook express.
What has happened? [more inside]
posted by Beaufort at 8:55 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Beaufort at 8:55 AM PST - 2 comments
An old Mac problem.
I have an old Mac (SI - 68030 processor) with a number of files I want to access. [more inside]
From black to white via every colour inbetween, full screen.
I want to generate a full-screen traversal of the entirety of RGB colour space. This is to be played back on a Windows computer. [more inside]
posted by handee at 8:48 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by handee at 8:48 AM PST - 7 comments
judge not, lest ye be denied credit
So, I have a 'judgement' on my credit report. In terms of my credit, does it even matter whether I pay, and is there any way to reverse/erase it? [more inside]
News or scare tactic?
A good friend of mine spends each evening with her Mom in a nursing home. An aide told her that they had a staff meeting due to murders in Colorado (perhaps she has state wrong). [more inside]
Why is there a path cut across southern Indiana?
What is this clear-cut path across southern Indiana? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 8:11 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ztdavis at 8:11 AM PST - 16 comments
an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said
What does it mean when you have prophetic dreams that can be independently verified by others? How many of you have prophetic dreams, independently verified or otherwise? Is there something I should be doing? [more inside]
What to do in Vietnam and Hong Kong
I'm getting married in February, and the honey moon is planned for Hong Kong and Vietnam (Ho Chi Min). Does anyone have any recommendations on things not to miss in either place? Or ideas of extra special things to do?
Am I blue?
My PS2 is not working as a DVD player. Never has. I get audio, but the image alternates from a few seconds of program to a few seconds of brilliant blue screen. Games work perfectly.
FWIW, the PS2 is hooked up to a VHS machine (my TV is elderly) which then feeds into the Co-ax on my TV. VHS works perfectly also.
posted by sourwookie at 7:33 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sourwookie at 7:33 AM PST - 12 comments
digital cameras for kids?
FirstDigitalCameraFilter: in the light of recent posts on unrecommended made-for-kids-digicams, what basic&sturdy point&shoot camera should i be looking for, used, on ebay, for my little'uns? [more inside]
Vegetarian thanksgiving options in southern Minnesota?
I'm looking for a good vegetarian-focused (as opposed to just vegetarian-friendly) restaurant or buffet for Thanksgiving brunch/dinner somewhere around the Twin Cities area. It doesn't need to be actually in Minneapolis or St. Paul, but within a few hours' driving distance is preferred. Bonus points if the city where this elusive destination also has family friendly Thanksgiving-themed events like hay rides, etc.
posted by jennaba at 7:09 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jennaba at 7:09 AM PST - 2 comments
Best places to shoot digital photos in Chicago?
Amateur photographer here. Any Chicagoans know of great vantage points to capture the city with my digital camera? [more inside]
What kind of bush is this?
Any help identifying this plant? It's a shrub about 10' high and the photo shows what it looks like in October in New England. Bonus points if you can provide a reference about whether it's poisonous or not.
posted by cocoagirl at 6:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cocoagirl at 6:23 AM PST - 9 comments
What's doing in Köln?
We're planning a family holiday in Köln (Cologne) in early December. Aside from the Christmas markets, the Dom and Kölsch bier, anything unmissable? The kids are 5 and 3.
posted by sagwalla at 6:06 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by sagwalla at 6:06 AM PST - 10 comments
ow ow OW!
Muscle pain between thumb and forefinger on left hand while weightlifting. Plenty of detail within. [more inside]
Help my color scheme not suck.
Color scheme help: This weekend I got bold with my interior colors, painting two adjacent rooms two colors I love. The problem is making it all work. [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby at 5:35 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by shiu mai baby at 5:35 AM PST - 15 comments
Is blackmail always illegal?
I have a question about forcing an employee to resign. [more inside]
Downloadable sets of data?
DoesThisWebsiteExistFilter: Are there any sites that have downloadable sets of data in easily-parseable formats? For example, a list of all US presidents? Or the name of every country's capital? And then have the data available in different formats (XML, CSV, or an on-the-fly generated SQL Insert query)? [more inside]
posted by slater at 3:28 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by slater at 3:28 AM PST - 22 comments
Strategies for securing VPN Access?
I'd be interested in hearing strategies for allowing employees' personal computers access to a company VPN. [more inside]
Why is drinking alcohol not enjoyable for me?
Why is drinking alcohol not enjoyable for me? [more inside]
What is Alex Chilton saying in "Bangkok"?
Lyrics question: Alex Chilton's "Bangkok". [more inside]
posted by equalpants at 1:49 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by equalpants at 1:49 AM PST - 2 comments
October 29
Atkins rebound?
Is the Atkins diet worthwhile as a temporary diet for dropping about 10 lbs, or does this type of diet have a higher rate of rebound compared to the same weight loss from portion control, Weight Watchers, etc? I'm aware Atkins is intended to be a lifestyle change, but I tend to keep a constant weight just fine and simply want to take 'er down a notch.
what classes should I take?
collegefilter: what classes should I take? [more inside]
It wasn't the lost cat she was looking for...
I 'rescued' a cat off the street today because it looked just like a cat I saw on a 'lost cat' poster. The missing cat's owner just came by and said it wasn't the right cat. Now what? [more inside]
posted by nyterrant at 10:37 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by nyterrant at 10:37 PM PST - 17 comments
Time to Cancel my Credit Cards?
With the recent MBNA and Bank of America merge, is it okay to/should I cancel my MBNA credit cards? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 10:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 10:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Another Flea Question
When fleas can't nibble on your cats ('cuz you've treated the felines with Advantage or something), what do tehy live on? Fur? Cat food? They should just starve. But they say that if you don't sweep them daily you don't get rid of them... [more inside]
posted by Shane at 9:45 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Shane at 9:45 PM PST - 19 comments
How to get a gasoline smell out of my sneakers?
How do I get the smell of gasoline out of my shoes? [more inside]
Shopping in the SF bay area
Shopping in the SF bay area, three questions in one. [more inside]
please hope me
What is the next number in this sequence: 4, 58, 40, 27, 18, 12, 8, ? Please give your explanation. [more inside]
Jewish Funeral Customs
Questions about Jewish funeral customs. My husband's grandmother sadly passed away this weekend and I was hoping for some advice. She was Jewish, I'm not. I have a load of questions inside... [more inside]
posted by dogsbody at 5:11 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by dogsbody at 5:11 PM PST - 25 comments
Tai chi class
Anyone know of an ongoing Tai Chi class in the East Bay? [more inside]
Books about lying, for kids.
I'm looking for books that demonstrate the awful consequences of lying and are appropriate for a 9 year old boy. Subtlety is appreciated, but not required. Any suggestions?
Digital Pinhole Camera?
Pinhole Camera Filter. [more inside]
Getting a salt-water-logged digital camera to work again?
A friend has a DSC-H1 Sony Cybershot camera. It got some salt water in it yesterday (probably not completely soaked, but definitely in the camera). [more inside]
How do I keep cable companies from outsourcing my TiVo?
How do I keep cable companies from outsourcing my TiVo? [more inside]
posted by watch_alot at 3:53 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by watch_alot at 3:53 PM PST - 17 comments
What's the signifigance of a refused literary prize in Vietnam?
Can anyone help me make sense of this newsstory:
VietNamNet Bridge – Just a few days after the Vietnam Writers’ Association announced the awards for 2006, Ly Hoang Ly, a young Vietnamese poet, sent a letter of refusal to the association.
The Vietnam Writers’ Association awards are the most prestigious ones in the country for written works. This year, the fiction award was given to the book “Boundless rice field” by Nguyen Ngoc Tu, a young writer from the south, while the award for poems was given to poet Huu Thinh, chairman of the association. [more inside]
VietNamNet Bridge – Just a few days after the Vietnam Writers’ Association announced the awards for 2006, Ly Hoang Ly, a young Vietnamese poet, sent a letter of refusal to the association.
The Vietnam Writers’ Association awards are the most prestigious ones in the country for written works. This year, the fiction award was given to the book “Boundless rice field” by Nguyen Ngoc Tu, a young writer from the south, while the award for poems was given to poet Huu Thinh, chairman of the association. [more inside]
What is the best way to restore hazy car paint from the 70's?
Posting for a friend. He has a 1971 Chevelle that his Grandfather gave to him, but the paint is hazy and oxidized. He has tried a variety of different products with little to no luck. Can you help him find a way to get the paint as bright and shiny as possible without repainting?
Guinness or Skimmed Milk - which is less fattening?
Does draught Guinness really have less calories than skimmed milk? Wikipedia seems to think so but is that right, and can you help me understand why? Thank you :)
Kitchen Computer
Anybody know where I should start looking for a Kitchen computer? Recipies, news, music... etc. [more inside]
Crunchy deviled eggs?
What makes crunchy deviled eggs crunchy? Alternatively, give me good deviled egg recipes. (Quick! The water's almost boiling!) [more inside]
posted by anonymoose at 1:37 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by anonymoose at 1:37 PM PST - 25 comments
Odd buildings purpose?
What are these small prefab buildings that I see while traveling on the train (and elsewhere) every once and a while? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk at 1:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by yellowbkpk at 1:08 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I switch mouse sensitivity with the touch of a button?
How can I switch my mouse sensitivity between two settings with the touch of one (or two) keyboard buttons? [more inside]
How to clean melted polyester off of glass
How do I remove melted polyester fabric from the glass window of a propane fireplace? [more inside]
posted by thanotopsis at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by thanotopsis at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
We require mariachis!
Mariachi bands for hire in Portland, OR? [more inside]
Cat eye infection
Cat health filter: strategies for coping with a cat with a recurring herpes based eye infection? [more inside]
What to do when you can't stand a friend's spouse.
I have a long time friend (25+ years) who has a spouse I absolutely cannot stand. The spouse is a bore to end all bores. The problem is, since marrying the person (10 years ago), I have not once seen the person without the spouse. I dislike the spouse so much that I now avoid the friend. Advice? [more inside]
posted by Manhasset at 9:55 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Manhasset at 9:55 AM PST - 37 comments
Cat Travel
I'm considering taking my cat with me across the country via plane. [more inside]
How do contractors blow budgets and still get paid?
Large projects that run over budget and the contractors get paid instead of eating the extra costs. Why? [more inside]
Paint on my pants
Last night in the course of being "Mime Donald Trump", I got white grease paint on my pants. Is there a way to get this off of the pants? Will a dry cleaners be able to do it? Are there any home remedies I can use?
Because I don't believe in seances
Help me figure out what my Italian Nonna was calling me all those years. [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles at 7:19 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by NoraCharles at 7:19 AM PST - 8 comments
When Filemaker 8 Goes Bad
Filemaker Pro 8 refuses to launch. Why? Mac OSX 10.4 Server, Powermac G4 Quicksilver, 1GB RAM. It ran fine for months and then, with no changes to anything, just started crashing on startup, with no warning or dialogue boxes. I've deleted preferences, fixed permissions on all drives, reinstalled FM8, removed FM7 (which I also had on the machine) to no avail. Trying to avoid reinstalling OS X server. Advice?
Kung fu in the DC area?
Martial Arts Filter: To make this short and easy, do any of the MeFites in their collective wisdom have any good suggestions on where a 27 year old with no martial arts experience should look to begin learning such in the D.C. area? I not quite that interested in jujitsu, but all other forms I'm wide open to. Any advice you all might have, I certainly appreciate. [more inside]
How can I kill a Norton AntiVirus 2007 install that's slowing a PC to a crawl?
Norton Antivirus 2007 is killing my wife's PC (I think). How do I get in there and disable/uninstall it. And what should I use instead? [more inside]
posted by wheat at 6:14 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by wheat at 6:14 AM PST - 27 comments
Looking for fax software
I'm looking for fax software for XP, and wondering what programs other than Winfax are being used. [more inside]
posted by tomble at 3:30 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tomble at 3:30 AM PST - 6 comments
It's Not "Just Working"
My iPod freezes up on me whenever I play certain files. [more inside]
posted by rossination at 2:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rossination at 2:46 AM PST - 9 comments
How to fix a botched paint job?
I've recently painted my bedroom a deep, rich purple. I absolutely adore it, but about 80% of the way through, I ran out of paint. I went back to Home Hardware to pick up another gallon, it is mixed to the exact specs the first can was mixed as, however, after finishing up the room, and doing patch work, it is apparent that there is a slight difference in the color. There's a little [more inside]
October 28
I've got some Hershey's on me forehead...
What is the goo that drips down Mr. Zorg's forehead in The Fifth Element (1997) [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 11:45 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 11:45 PM PST - 37 comments
How can I export from Drupal to Movable Type?
How can I export all of the posts and comments from a Drupal story node into the Movable Type import format? [more inside]
Why shouldn't I go to law school?
What are some legitimate reasons for attending law school? [more inside]
posted by JamesJD at 10:44 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by JamesJD at 10:44 PM PST - 44 comments
Why does a detached tire roll faster than the car?
[PhysicsFilter] In movies, when a tire comes off of a speeding car, it begins to move faster than the car. Why does the velocity increase? [more inside]
This is not as simple as buying noodles.
Is it wise to use imported, Japanese-manufactured hair dye on my hair? [more inside]
Help me watch this video without having to turn my head sideways
Being forgetful, I turned my digital camera sideways when making a video on it. So now I have a sideways video. Is there any way to make it play right side up? [more inside]
posted by catburger at 9:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by catburger at 9:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Gift or No Gift?
EtiquetteFilter: Need help on deciding about a gift for a friend I'm meeting in-real-life for the first time. [more inside]
How to maintain consistency at work and not get bored?
How to maintain consistency on the job and not get bored? [more inside]
Please don't touch me there. Or there. Or there, there, there and... yes, not there either.
Why don't I like to be touched on certain parts of my body?
I'm a 38 year old male, and for as long as I can remember, there are places on my body I don't like to be touched. Some of them make sense, given certain events in my past, but most of them not so much.
To explain... [more inside]
I need assistance with my cheesecake!
You buy a frozen cheesecake at the natural food store. It doesn't come with directions. You're hungry. Do you eat it frozen? Wait while it thaws on the counter? Heat it up in the microwave? Heat it up in the oven? Something else?
posted by croutonsupafreak at 8:37 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by croutonsupafreak at 8:37 PM PST - 23 comments
When I Want To Wander, I Go Outside
High Intensity Gaming: I'm looking for video games that don't let up or have long periods of time where you're just wandering around looking for something to do. (See: Quake 3, Counterstrike, Dead Rising. Seriously, think about it, it's not obvious.) Potential candidates aren't genre specific; some good examples include Grid/Geometry Wars, SSX3, Dynasty Warriors, Viewtiful Joe 2, and Soul Caliber 3.
Suggestions? [more inside]
Did CBT work for you?
I have recently been diagnosed with depression. I am taking 40mg of Prozac a day. I have also been advised to persevere with a course of Cognitive behavioural therapy. I am worried that CBT isnt relevant to me. Has anyone else had or currently having success with it? [more inside]
How do I get rid of my bumpy, icky eyelids?
GPC (Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis) - have it? Know much about it? Tell me. [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias at 8:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by AthenaPolias at 8:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Does my knee need this?
Orthofilter: So, I've got a damaged medial meniscus and MCL in my right knee. The pain since this began (July) has really subsided to the point of mild inconvenience. Arthroscopy and debridement seem to be fairly common procedures, and I'm wondering whether I can achieve relief without surgery? [more inside]
posted by moonbird at 8:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by moonbird at 8:00 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I go about feeling GREAT?
How do I feel better than I ever have in my life? [more inside]
Difficulty: no apples.
Birthday gift for new teacher. [more inside]
Save me from Job Hell.
How do I get relevant/fulfilling work experience while in grad school for my dream job? [more inside]
A browser which makes use of a high-resolution screen?
Is there any browser which can be configured to make use of the full width of my 1400x1500 monitor in displaying websites? [more inside]
posted by tabulem at 6:27 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by tabulem at 6:27 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me to write an (anonymous?) blog about my life as a university lecturer.
How to write a blog about my work (I am a senior lecturer in a university) without making myself exposed, and without breaching rules of confidentially? [more inside]
Crime fighting comic books minus super heroes?
Crime fighting comic books minus super heroes? I'd love recommendations for comic book equivalents of crime fighting/investigative television dramas. [more inside]
Stirring peanut butter
Is there a neat trick for stirring up natural/old-fashioned peanut butter? [more inside]
The FFFishes' Guide to Waterboarding
I'm thinking about being waterboarded, just to see what it's all about. How can I do it correctly, ie. not end up dead? [more inside]
English slang expression that sounds like "CASE OH"?
English slang expression that sounds like "CASE OH"? [more inside]
posted by AmbroseChapel at 4:01 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by AmbroseChapel at 4:01 PM PST - 33 comments
Tips for cleaning sterling silver jewelry?
I've been cleaning some sterling silver necklaces with a jewelry polishing cloth. The necklaces now seem clean, but there is still a lot of black stuff coming off on the cloth, no matter how long I scrub the necklaces with it. Why is this?
Yes, it's time to play "Name That Career"
If you stick my career and educational experience in a blender, what do you get? [more inside]
possible plagiarism/copyright web problem
I want to start a website as a hobby basically. I have several books/articles on a subject that interests me and seemingly some other people too. I think I have all the books/articles available in English on this topic.
This area is very poorly covered on the internet.
I want to use the knowledge I have, but I don't want to be accused of plagiarism or run into copyright problems. I won't "copy" anything word for word or scan any of the illustrations from the books. [more inside]
How to change my eating habits
Help me change my eating habits. [more inside]
Where will my blog live?
Where will my blog live? [more inside]
Gift certificates expiration date is legal?
Are gift certificates allowed to expire in California? I thought there was a law that says that they can't legally expire. Am I wrong?
What have you done to archive your media?
I've browsed the archives but not really come up with anything satisfying. What should I do for archiving media? [more inside]
Destination: Get Down!
I just bought a black down coat and the down is constantly stuck to the outside of it. Is this normal? [more inside]
posted by mike_bling at 12:35 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mike_bling at 12:35 PM PST - 6 comments
Donor Fulfillment
Suggest some good donor fulfillment services to send out feelers to, for a 7-figure NPO fundraiser that will largely be conducted online.
printing matlab figures to memory
MatLabFilter: Printing figures to memory? I know that I can use the versatile print command to print a figure to a file. But how might I be able to turn a figure into a matrix in matlab's memory? [more inside]
Why can't my girlfriend and I fall asleep together?
Why can't my girlfriend and I fall asleep together? Of course there's much [more inside]
Can I use mpeg-2 inside Fianl Cut Studio 5.1?
I'm going to be getting Final Cut Studio 5.1 at work. Can I edit mpeg-2 files in it? I couldn't in the old versions, and I can't figure out the tech specs to know whether I can INPUT mpeg-2 to edit or just export to it.
CFS and Disability: To Do or Not To Do
A few years back I was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. For a while I was fairly dubious of this diagnosis but now that it has been confirmed as a genetic disorder I feel maybe I should get over my pride and start treating this like the life-affecting problem it is. [more inside]
What are some alternatives to Rob Brezsny's Free Will Astrology column?
Yes, I do want to work here
How do I convince a prospective employer that I really do want the job... [more inside]
posted by qwerty155 at 10:11 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by qwerty155 at 10:11 AM PST - 13 comments
Firefox 2.0 and mp3tunes: Help me glue my cookie back together
Firefox 2.0 and mp3tunes: Help me glue my cookie back together [more inside]
importing csv into palm zire
How can I view and search csv files exported from excel on my mac, using free tools?
Identify the song in this trip-hop clip
Help me identify this instrumental latin-ish (?) downtempo/trip-hop song from this mp3 clip [more inside]
All work and no play makes theantikitty a dull girl
I'm looking for a private place to write for a weekend (with the possibility of multiple weekends if it seems extremely productive) within about 30-45 minutes of the city of Pittsburgh. I'm thinking a little cabin in the woods, or something similar. I'm also thinking cheap! [more inside]
Santa or no Santa?
I am struggling with my son and the truth about Santa. Unwrap the box, there's [more inside]
Be it ever so humble...
How can I make my house's decor appear sophisticated and interesting? [more inside]
Printing from camera USB socket?
Why can't I print from my laptop using the digital camera socket on the front of my printer? [more inside]
OSXFilter: MySync broken - how to fix it?
OSX SoftwareFilter: How can I fix what MySync did to my Mac mini, and find a new solution to keep my machines in sync? [more inside]
MotivationFilter
I'm currently working a job with soul-sucking 60+ hour weeks. How can I get myself motivated/un-exhausted enough to enjoy my weekends? Of course, there's [more inside]
So, what's the skinny on accountancy?
So, what's the skinny on accountancy? [more inside]
Minibus hire - Canada?
First person to suggest Nickelcreek gets smacked with a Fiddle
I'm looking for examples of stripped-down bluegrass songs with the kind of eerie/sad sound that gives you goosebumps and makes your heart ache. [more inside]
Hallucinogens at Titanic cast party?
Does anyone here remember an incident that may have happened during the filming of Titanic? I remember a story that I read in the newspaper around that time saying that several people were taken to hospital after unknowingly ingesting a hallucinogen at a cast party. [more inside]
Morning afters...?
Morning after a drunken 'hook up', what do you do? More follows... [more inside]
How do drug companies pick the colours for pills?
How does colour-coding of medications work? For instance, Prozac is typically the combination of green and white, and the generic brands also perserve this colour. Is there some kind of universal system that pharmaceutical companies adhere to? How are the colours of medications determined?
October 27
Charming road warrior seeks smart and sassy net protection software for fulfilling relationship.
Help this desktop power user protect his new laptop from evil internet demons while using public Wifi hotspots. [more inside]
posted by chrominance at 11:22 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by chrominance at 11:22 PM PST - 18 comments
Poker Mindgames
Quick question for the poker players--What do you enjoy doing to confuse/befuddle your opponents? What interesting devices have you seen other players do? I am talking about making comments, sending off false tells etc...psychological manipulation, in other words. [more inside]
posted by Mrs.Doyle at 9:00 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mrs.Doyle at 9:00 PM PST - 16 comments
Power adapter, battery, wall socket?
Help me understand/explain anomalous laptop power adapter and/or battery behaviour. Why would it be dead, then fine? Why would the system crash when it should hibernate? [more inside]
It says "ask anything," so I'm asking.
Help me find a gospel song that includes the lyrics "ask anything that you will in my name." [more inside]
Enough with this Mac Problem already.
MeFi Mac Gurus: Here's an odd problema for you to solve: [more inside]
Go *beeep* *beep* *beep* yourself...
I have a Thinkpad G41. About an hour ago, I (shut it off) packed it in a backpack-style case, and rode my bicycle to the radio station where I work. Upon arriving, I turn it on and the screen does not do anything at all. Everything else about bootup appears normal, except the total deadness of the screen (the light behind the TFT does not appear to come on). Also, there are (what I presume to be) BIOS beeps, one long two short. Googling produces this which informs me I have a "video adapter error". What do I do now? (This laptop is about a year old, I think it's out of warranty now... is it just doomed to become a server?)
posted by phrontist at 7:49 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by phrontist at 7:49 PM PST - 14 comments
What will it be like after nasal surgery?
I'm booked for surgery for a deviated septum on November 27th. My wife has heard 'horror stories' and now my choice is to cancel the surgery and live the rest of my life continuing not to be able to breath through my nose properly, or have the surgery and *allegedly* needing my wife to 'take care of me' for a week and *allegedly* not being allowed to let our baby near my face for more than a month. [more inside]
What is the name of the programmer who killed himself?
I read this article a few years ago about a Silicon Valley programmer who committed suicide after getting rich off a startup. I can't remember the name of the programmer but I do remember some of the details. Does anyone know this story? [more inside]
How do I make plans for the future knowing I have MS?
A few years ago I was diagnosed with MS. Since then, I've grown increasingly confused about how I should plan my future due to the possible future effects of the disease. At this point I've completely lost perspective on the matter, and the more I think about it, the less sure I am of any decision being the correct one. I'm hoping for some objective advice. [more inside]
Host-Filter
Looking for a dedicated server hosting provider [more inside]
posted by strawberryviagra at 7:08 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by strawberryviagra at 7:08 PM PST - 14 comments
oh, to call a spanish cellphone...
what's the cheapest way to call from the US to a spanish cellphone? [more inside]
Cardboard Geodesic Dome
I want to build a small, inexpensive geodesic dome using cardboard. Where can I find good specs and instructions? Is this even feasible with regular cardboard? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 6:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 6:10 PM PST - 8 comments
What is the source of this Dostoevsky quote?
What is the sources of this quote attributed to Dostoevsky?
"The degree of civilization in a society can be judged by entering its prisons." [more inside]
non-zen zen-ness: oh heck
I just got a new Creative Zen Nano Plus 1gb mp3 player as a surprise gift from a friend. The trick is that I'm a Mac user, and by all official accounts the two are incompatible. Help, please. [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover at 5:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by soviet sleepover at 5:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Make Winamp work for me
Winamp playlist help. I have a bunch of playlists in Winamp, but frequent re-organization of my music directory has broken all the links. Is there a way for Winamp to find the new locations of the files so I don't have to re-assign hundreds of songs, or, barring that, is there a smarter music library program that will do the work and can import Winamp playlists?
I need a killer blog title
Either I lose 20 lbs by December 10, or lose $150. That's the agreement I made with 2 friends and my daughter. And it's in writing. So I figure I'm going to pull out my bag o' diet tricks and document everything along the way - but I need a catchy title for my blog. [more inside]
Can't we negotiate?
After only a week or so of job search, I've been offered a software development position at a little startup that does almost exactly what I want to do. Seriously, I cannot imagine a more ideal group to work for. I'm supposed to contact them next week to discuss terms and salary. However, during the interview, some of the statements seemed to imply that they didn't have the budget to satisfy my requested salary. I really want to work for these folks, but don't want to sell myself short. Can you think of creative suggestions I might make during negotiations to make up the difference? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 4:34 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Netzapper at 4:34 PM PST - 19 comments
only connect: adding a password to my router screws up my signal
I can't figure out how to password-protect my wireless internet connection. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 4:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by grumblebee at 4:08 PM PST - 10 comments
8 string Tahitian Ukulele
My boyfriend bought an 8-string (dual string) ukulele in Tahiti and we can't find info ANYWHERE online. Everything we find is about the traditional 4 string ukulele. Looking for any links re: chords, tutorials, tuning, charts, books, etc. on Thank you!
Good FLV Players?
Looking for a web-based FLV player (ideally want it to approximate the youtube one.) For-pay is fine. The usage has to be just 'pass your flv url to the player and it plays' (ie. not something that requires manipulation in Macromedia Flash to work.) Any pointers? Thanks.
Channel One video?
A friend of mine would like to share Channel One educational video with her graduate class. While Channel One makes programs available through their website, they don't include any of the "in between" content; advertisements, etc. As there isn't much demand for this content outside of schools, file sharing networks aren't very useful. Any ideas on how to track down some content?
Am I doomed to another another failed epidural the next time I have a baby?
PregnancyFilter: Was the size of my baby the reason that the epidurals didn't work? [more inside]
drive scenes 3d animation
I have to find some good drive scenes for 3d animation [more inside]
What is the electronic/techno song from the unnarrated Ask.com commercial?
Name that (commercial) tune! Ask.com is currently running a television ad that features no spoken script. The ad begins "Why is Ask.com the fastest-growing search engine?" in white text against a red background, and the ad continues with snippets of newspaper reviews, etc. There is an electronic/techno background soundtrack. What song is playing, and is it available for purchase?
Landlord won't take my money!
My landlord won't take my money. How long can a landlord sit on rent checks? [more inside]
How to restore faded signatures on a ceremonial document?
The ink with which we signed our ketubah (a Jewish marriage contract, in this case a beautifully illuminated one) has almost completely faded in less than three years! What should we do? [more inside]
Braaaaaaaaaaains.
Help the glitter ninja be a convincing zombierista~! [more inside]
GUI Music video
Does anyone remember the name of a music video where the band is playing, and they keep getting moved about and assaulted by a pointer, as if they were part of a computer's GUI? And, if possible, where to find it online? Or, if you know of any other videos along that theme?
posted by fungible at 1:23 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fungible at 1:23 PM PST - 5 comments
All the news that's fit to print. And more.
Why would a newspaper reveal a murder victim's house value and transaction history? [more inside]
posted by acoutu at 1:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by acoutu at 1:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Never smile at a crocodile... Peter Pan stuff for grownups?
Where can I find grown up stuff with a Peter Pan theme? Mr. Orangemiles loves Peter Pan but I don't want to get him green tights for his birthday. Something that says, "Yeah, you're getting older but I still love that little boy inside," would be better. Recognizable connection to Peter Pan, if possible, and a $30 budget. Suggestions?
Believe it or not, I won't have the most obscure costume.
Yes, another Halloween question. Help me out with my obscure costume! In short, I'm going as a visual representation of the Weimar Republic. [more inside]
Do I really need to renew my passport?
Is it a necessity to have a passport when traveling to Mexico? [more inside]
Big Trouble, Little Bosnia
So, what can you tell me about the Bosnian mob? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 12:35 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 12:35 PM PST - 6 comments
IM A MUMMY!
I want to be a mummy for Halloween. [more inside]
A math terminology question
A math terminology question. What is meant by a "log-linear" relationship, and what distinguishes it from a plain logarithmic one?
Too bad I already went as Eddie Munster
I'm going as the wolf from Little Red Riding Hood. I don't want to do a whole wolf outfit...just something that gives the impression of a wolf. [more inside]
Help a new admin?
Newb sysadmin filter: I've got an internal website 'blahblahblah/blah' that I want people to be able to get at by just typing 'blah' in their browser... where do I specify this? hosts?
How to find more money for school and living?
There aren't enough days in the week for me to make enough money to live. Hm. [more inside]
leaving do or don't?
Further to this post, I'm even more sick of the bedsit I'm renting. What are my options in terms of getting out? [more inside]
Need $3000 liquid cash
I just landed a well paying job in Seattle after having a soul sucking job, where I did not save a penny for about a year. While the new salary will be great, I am essentially broke, and I need a $3000 loan to relocate and get started (which has been determined to be my responsibility to cover by negociation). None of my relatives or friends have this kind of cash, nor do I have a credit card. So how would I go about getting $3000? Can I just take my job offer into a bank and use that as leverage for a loan? Mefites, help me back out of this corner and find the cash to live my dream.
Am I Getting Ripped Off?
How can I make sure I'm not being overcharged for surgery and/or ripped off by my health insurance company? [more inside]
Apple Rumormongers needed: New Macbooks Soon?
New Macbooks? Am I right in thinking that every one of Apple's new intel line products have been updated except the Macbook? I know that the Mac Pro and Xserv have not, but they were released later, so that's ok. The iMac, the Mini, and now the Macbook Pro have all received nice quiet little bump-ups in specs that make a considerable difference. A little more within... [more inside]
posted by eleongonzales at 11:24 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by eleongonzales at 11:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Sitemap on bilingual Typepad site?
I have a bilingual website hosted on Typepad and want to create a sitemap for both sites that is friendly with Google Webmaster tools. [more inside]
Media Packet meltdown...
What do I put into a media packet for print advertising? [more inside]
posted by dearest at 11:20 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dearest at 11:20 AM PST - 3 comments
Midterms in MA
I'm going to be traveling in Boston on election night. Any suggestions for friendly bars that would be tuned in and friendly for watching election returns? [more inside]
Which volume knob will get rid of the voices in my head??
Which of my three volume controls should I use?? [more inside]
Excel Hell
How can I open a Microscoff Excel (Macintosh) version 1 document? [more inside]
Do i really need to wear flip flops?
Will anything bad really happen if I don't wear flip flops in the gym shower? [more inside]
don't do this at home
Inhaled a lot of WD40 last night. Will I be ok? [more inside]
Plants on a Wall!
Where can I find the shelves/brackets to hang/place plants on walls? [more inside]
A place for everything and everything in its place.
I'm looking for household organization templates. [more inside]
posted by Human Flesh at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Human Flesh at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
A question about home contents insurance in the UK.
A question about home contents insurance in the UK. [more inside]
Background check: deal breaker?
Employment history filter: I am starting a new job after about a year of intermittent contract work padded between various stages of unemployment. Though I never lied about anything, they might uncover that my past year has in fact been really spotty in terms of work (during interviews, we talked about my contract projects, but they didn't ask about specific dates or durations). Does this make me screwed? [more inside]
Beginning investor, seeking basic opinions and links for more research & self-teaching!
Total beginner to investing and finance, researching how to start investing maybe $2K each year, mostly in socially responsible mutual funds -- and how a young, healthy person should balance retirement investment with other kinds of investments. [more inside]
It's the great pumkin seed recipe, Charlie Brown
Anyone have a tried-and-true pumpkin seed recipe? I've tried making them in the past with veggie oil and Lawry's seasoned salt, but they turn out chewy and oily and awful. I'd like to make the glorious, pure-white, salt-encrusted type you can buy in little packs at the Quickie Mart. Advice? Besides going ahead and buying the little packs at Quickie Mart?
Black like me
I'm white. The character I am dressing up as for Halloween happens to be black. Face paint? [more inside]
Hey, could you have a look at this condo I've been having?
How necessary is a home inspection when buying a condo? [more inside]
Time to get glasses?
Just got my first eye prescription for mild farsightedness. The optometrist said my eyes could still focus on things fine so I didn't need glasses, but if I noticed eyestrain or headaches, then I could fix those problems with glasses. I don't notice eyestrain and only get headaches when I'm low on coffee. Is there any reason to go ahead and get glasses? Do glasses accelerate or slow any futher eye degeneration? [more inside]
My Bloody Poopentine
I always have bloody poop after a night out drinking. [more inside]
Help me buy an audiobook not for sale in the US
How can I get around the geographic restrictions on purchasing some books and/or where can I buy the audiobook for The God Delusion by Richard Dawkins in the US? [more inside]
What kind of wood is my deck made of?
mp3 to aiff
mp3-aiff: What's the best way to preserve the questionable quality of mp3s when converting to aiff so that they'll play on a mix cd?
3D Charts/Graphs in OSX
Help me create awesome 3D graphs/charts in OS X. [more inside]
How can I make fake, wearable whipcream?
I need to fake whipped cream for a costume. (Ok, I'll admit it: I'm trying to dress my dog as a slice of pie.) Is spray foam insulation safe? It won't be in contact with skin or fur. Any other ideas?
Stock my liberry.
I just finished the last book on my Must Read list. Help make me a new one. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 7:51 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 7:51 AM PST - 59 comments
What happens after you're tossed out of the airlock?
Lost in space... forever? What happens after you're tossed out of the airlock? [more inside]
posted by the matching mole at 7:43 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by the matching mole at 7:43 AM PST - 29 comments
Help me find this Jack Russell print!
Real estate transaction question?
TxRealEstateFilter: What rights do i have if someone backs out of a selling their house after the contract is signed? [more inside]
It's in my head and I can't get it out!
What is the name of the music that accompanied the Pink Panther cartoon series? [more inside]
posted by viama at 3:35 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by viama at 3:35 AM PST - 4 comments
Best way to display a 12x18 poster?
Frame-wise (or not) what's the best way to display posters like these (sized 12 x 18)?
I just bought three of them and it feels wrong just to put push pins through them.
Migrating Slang
Here in the far-flung reaches of the English-speaking world, we're constantly being told our local language is being taken over by "American Slang". But does it go the other way? Are there any British / Australian / New Zealand or wherever phrases and words that have become commonly used by people in North America recently? Do Brooklynites ever exclaim "Crikey!" or "Bloody Hell!"?
posted by Jimbob at 2:42 AM PST - 50 comments
posted by Jimbob at 2:42 AM PST - 50 comments
Strip HTML from Excel
I have a large excel spreadsheet that contains various html tags, mainly bold and anchor tags (in upper case and lower case). How can i automagically remove them? [more inside]
Last minute Halloween advice. With a twist!
Last minute costume advice for an extremely short person. [more inside]
Why does my powerbook fan run all the time (when external monitor is connected)?
Why does my powerbook fan run all the time (when external monitor is connected)? [more inside]
October 26
What does DS & DD mean in forums?
What does DS and DD mean on forums? [more inside]
From a distance...
Is there a way I can turn my monitors off with a keyboard shortcut? [more inside]
Build The TV of the Future
Help me build an awesome PC-based media center for $2k [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics at 10:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Popular Ethics at 10:03 PM PST - 9 comments
how to connect notebook to HDTV?
how to connect HDTV to notebook to display video streaming content from notebook? [more inside]
posted by dy at 9:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dy at 9:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Suggestions for someone on the verge of starting a small business
I'm thinking of starting a small business - should I do it? [more inside]
Pitching a profile article
Do I need to contact a company before I pitch a profile to the local newspaper? [more inside]
posted by faunafrailty at 8:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by faunafrailty at 8:51 PM PST - 3 comments
A quote on advertising
Looking for a Bill Bernbach quote on the advertising business that was used in an ad in HOW magazine a few years back. [more inside]
How do I deal with a score-keeper?
How do I deal with a relentless 'score-keeper'? [more inside]
What's the Climate Change vibe?
Has there been any discernible change recently regarding public opinion of anthropogenic climate change in your neck of the woods? [more inside]
Looking for a quote about the use of quotes
I'm searching for a specific quote about the use of quotes I read online a few years ago in a feature about The Designer's Republic where Ian Anderson was answering questions submitted by the public. [more inside]
What do I do with alllll this bread??
What can I do with just-turned-stale bread, besides make French toast?
My friend wants to be Louis L'amour
A friend of mine is writing a novel set in the old west a la spaghetti western style. [more inside]
How can I setup my own voice mail system?
How can I set up my own voice mail service? I want to set up something where people buy/rent phone numbers from me and setup voice mail greetings for their friends to hear when they call. How do I go about procuring multiple phone numbers in multiple area codes like "gotVmail" and similar services do? How do I setup voice mail to email? Basically, I want to set up a service like "gotVmail" without 99% of the bells and whistles. Can I do this with asterisk? Any insight into this is well appreciated.
Firefox 2.0 Not Working
I updated to Firefox 2.0 yesterday and everything was fine. Today, after using Firefox periodically, I came home and tried to start it and nothing happened. In Windows Task manager, I can see that the firefox.exe process is running, but the actually browser is not popping up. I've tried rebooting and I've checked for spyware. What gives? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti at 5:32 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Falconetti at 5:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Best WordPress setup to publish a NaNo novel on the web?
So, with NaNoWriMo coming next week, I've been looking up past questions on music to write to, novel writing and organizing applications, and ways to write anywhere. But... what would be the best way to publish your NaNo novel on the web as you go? I'm thinking WordPress. [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 5:29 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by pzarquon at 5:29 PM PST - 10 comments
Do I really need to fully charge my new Ipod battery?
I just got a new battery in my ipod. The instructions say I need to charge it for a few hours before using. Is there any reason for me not to unplug it before it fully charges and start using it?
Where are my e-mails?
Apple Mail has suddenly stopped retrieving my messages... [more inside]
What is driving family members away, due to an obsession with family life called?
Is there a name for the behaviour where someone becomes so fixated on 'family' and family visits/occasions that they become controlling, unreasonable and obsessive to the point where they end up driving family members away? Is there a psychological disorder or term which might cover this? [more inside]
administrator, hope me
Imminent homelessness as of Saturday 10/28. [more inside]
posted by attackthetaxi at 3:59 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by attackthetaxi at 3:59 PM PST - 40 comments
my cat can't handle his insecticide
My cat's flea medication makes him ill. I need some alternatives to it to discuss at my next vet appointment. [more inside]
How can a group of friends setup a travel savings account?
How can a group of friends setup a travel savings account? [more inside]
Uh, I can't talk to you unless you pay me.
Now that I'm consulting, how can I gracefully tell colleagues that I'm not going to give them free advice? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow at 3:23 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by arielmeadow at 3:23 PM PST - 20 comments
Are Interstate Car Sales a Feasible, Good and Legal Idea?
A new car costs, say, $16,000. A state's sales tax is, say, 8.5%. That would add an additional tax of $1,360. Which is about the price of a nice new laptop. Is there a way to do this interstate over the internet to avoid the extra tax? [more inside]
posted by felix at 3:13 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by felix at 3:13 PM PST - 21 comments
Preparing softer foods for my partner and I
What kind of softer-food meals can I prepare for my partner and I that we won't get tired of? [more inside]
Name my site! Win a prize!
I'd like to start Yet Another T-Shirt Selling Site. I need help coming up with a good name. Winner gets a free shirt! [more inside]
Professional Pet Peeves
What are common pet peeves for different professions? [more inside]
strauss without singing
Strauss Without Singing - I'm a huge fan of Strauss' orchestra compositions but dislike the opera singing. I know this will make me sound unclassy but I have to ask: is there an orchestra recording of "Four Last Songs" that is just the orchestration and no voice? I've looked and can not find. And additionally, if I wanted to do it m'self - what software/hardware exists to either cancel out voice from music, and music from voice? THANKS AS ALWAYS.
posted by Peter H at 2:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Peter H at 2:51 PM PST - 7 comments
what to do in bucharest
I am traveling to Bucharest next week for work and do not know anyone there or what to do. I have little time and have more interest in people than buildings or artifacts. Any suggestions? [more inside]
How is the volume of a 6 oz tea cup measured?
How are the volumes of (tea) cups commonly measured? For instance, does a “6 oz” tea cup hold 6 oz of liquid when filled to a normal level, or must it be filled to the brim to reach 6 oz? [more inside]
posted by Handcoding at 2:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Handcoding at 2:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Generate email response from database.
Is there a free simple web to email gateway or scriptable email responder that will run on windows server 2003? [more inside]
TSA rules make no sense! Surprise!
More US TSA questions. So this all your 3 oz or smaller liquid/gel personal hygeine items must fit in a one quart plastic bag thing, is that including the lipstick & other cosmetics, or just including the liquids & gels? I've checked TSA and several airport/airline sites and all the examples just show shampoo & shaving cream, &c in the baggie. Even the "woman business traveler" video doesn't show lipstick in her baggie. The only people I know who have flown since the new requirement are men and they have no idea. Is there any woman of MeFi who has flown in the last week (bonus if you left from O'Hare) and can tell me whether *all* my cosmetics, as well as my toiletries, must fit in the single one quart zip top baggie?
Is this a violation of no-smoking laws?
Is my office violating California's no-smoking laws? [more inside]
costly nuts
I have a question about bill collectors! [more inside]
New business account
Can you recommend a bank or credit union for a new business account? [more inside]
Do I have narcolepsy, insomnia, both or neither?
Sale or No Sale?
What constitutes an agreement to sell on sites like Craigslist? [more inside]
Yet another cat pee smell question.
Cat pee on a car seat. Yes, I've read previous cat pee questions... [more inside]
I'm a Devo-ted fan of this idea...
Los Angeles Costume Help: In search of one of the famous red multi-level hats that members of Devo have worn in numerous pictures and in the music video for 'Whip It' [more inside]
How do I use htaccess to redirect a bunch IPs to a text file on my server?
Using htaccess, I'd like to redirect all requests from a random set of IPs to a text file explaining that the IP has been banned. What would be the easiest and most efficient way to do this? [more inside]
Friend + kiss = now + history
What do I do about an old friend who wants to get back together with his old girlfriend, who I am now pursuing? They broke up a long time ago. [more inside]
posted by rhizome at 1:22 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by rhizome at 1:22 PM PST - 30 comments
Good learning electronics kits
I'm looking for recommendations for electronics kits that have explanations of how the circuits work. [more inside]
posted by drezdn at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by drezdn at 1:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Need POS system to integrate with web store
I'm opening a retail store that will sell CDs, books, photographs and other music-related collectibles. We hope to open a web store concurrently and have found a web designer. I'm looking for advice about point-of-sale systems for our store, and in addition we are interested in linking the inventory in our retail store to our inventory for our web store. Our webstore is being developed using x-cart. Any recommened POS systems or vendors? Anyone set up a system like this recently?
Will I love L.A.?
I am going to be in Los Angeles from mid-day November 6 thru mid-day November 10th for a conference. Since I've never been there before, what should I make an effort to see in my spare time after 5pm? Also, should I rent a car or rely on public transportation (cabs)? [more inside]
Snap, Crackle, Pop
Our bedroom fan with light bulbs makes a quick snapping or popping noise when it's off. Normal? Bad? [more inside]
Time to flip your tape..
What is the name of the sound at the start of cassette tapes and where can I find one online?
How is your French biscuits knowledge?
I am looking for the name of some delicious French biscuits or, ahem, cookies which seem easily found in any French supermarket or corner store, but elusive on the internets.... [more inside]
posted by clarkie666 at 12:43 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by clarkie666 at 12:43 PM PST - 9 comments
In search of good religious discussion
Where can I find serious religious debate/discussion? I'm looking for a place to read and maybe discuss religious views (primarily Christian-based) that don't constantly delve into ranting and/or idiocy. [more inside]
posted by bluejayk at 12:43 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by bluejayk at 12:43 PM PST - 21 comments
Help me fix my "limited connectivity" in Windows Vista RC2
EarlyAdopterFilter: After several happy months of running Windows Vista RC1, I've upgraded to RC2. Ever since that day, I've been intermittently getting a "Limited connectivity" error that requires my network adapter to be reset. I don't want to go back to XP or RC1, so I need to make this work. [more inside]
Dodgeball gear in Boston, Help Please!
Dodgeballs in Boston! Harder to find than one might think! [more inside]
Multi-page PDF from multi-layered Illustrator CS2 file?
Is there a way, possibly via scripting, to export the top-level Layers of an Adobe Illustrator CS2 document as a multi-PAGE PDF? [more inside]
Swede in New York
I need to provide a foreign student studying in Sweden with information about relocating to New York for a semester. [more inside]
Help me be more Edumacated.
How do I get more technical knowledge at my job? [more inside]
Bust out the Thor helmet
I've decided to try picking up occassional babysitting gigs on nights and weekends. [more inside]
Bay Area handyman
Can anyone recommend a reliable, reasonably priced handyman in the Bay Area/East Bay? Need basic drywall repair and finishing, installation of a French Door, some painting, carpentry, etc. Nothing major.
What costumes ideas involve a large wrench?
My friend recently received a large orange wrench is his "Bag of Crap" purchased from Woot.com. What impromptu Halloween costumes could stem from using this wrench as a prop-piece.... [more inside]
Help! My Web Browsers Are Giving Up!
My web browsers (FF 2.0 and IE 7 on XP SP2) have stopped working (kinda). I have to click on links over and over again to get the browsers to respond. When they do finally go to the page, they usually load half of it and give up. This started while I was still on FF 1.5 but seems to have gotten worse. [more inside]
posted by adi at 11:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by adi at 11:12 AM PST - 7 comments
Firefox 2.0 for Del.icio.us Power Users
I am a del.icio.us power use, and I am trying to use the new Firefox 2.0 which integrates with del.icio.us. I'm having some trouble. First, all of the bookmarks I had stored locally that were in folders seem to have disappeared. Where did they go? Second, because I have soooo many bookmarks on del.icio.us, I have the "Bookmaek synching in progress" bar loading constantly, and it REALLY slows down my Firefox speed.
Can anyone help me find my missing bookmarks? Does anyone have tips on how to use Firefox 2.0 with bookmarks without the molasses speed?
Flaxseed? Huh?
Identifying a 70s/80s animated Jack & The Beanstalk cartoon.
Help me identify this animated Jack & The Beanstalk film from the 70s/80s... [more inside]
posted by NationalKato at 10:54 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by NationalKato at 10:54 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me id this song from the 20s!
Can you identify this song from the late 1920s? I'm trying to find the title of this song that was likely released in 1928 or thereabouts. All i have to go on is this short excerpt which I've put here.
Please help me find non-opera classical Chinese and Japanese koto music.
Please help me find non-opera classical Chinese and Japanese koto music. [more inside]
posted by Vaska at 10:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Vaska at 10:25 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I create an automation search test?
AutomationMeta-
How do I create a simple automation to search webpages for offensive language (job). [more inside]
To buy a great turkey
Hey MetaCooks, your opinion on heritage, pasture-raised or otherwise fancypants turkeys please? Complicating factors inside... [more inside]
Outlook-->IE, Thunderbird-->Firefox?
How can I force Thunderbird to open links in Firefox when IE is set as my default browser? [more inside]
Lets have your recipes for low-calorie protein shakes!
Lets have your recipes for low-calorie(*) protein shakes! [more inside]
Wi Fi access point problem
What does it mean that I must constantly re-boot my wi-fi access point in order to get an internet connection? My desktop is not on a wireless connection (it's wired directly from the router) and doesn't have this problem--only the laptops that are on wifi. In addiiton, I'll often have to reboot the laptops as well, even though I'm getting a "signal" but not internet connection. Do I need a new access point? Cable company (Time Warner) is of absolutely no help since it's not their equipment.
How do I loop an AVI video?
What video player will allow me to loop a specific section of an AVI video? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe at 9:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by gfrobe at 9:24 AM PST - 9 comments
GET+POST in same form?
Is it possible to set the
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 9:02 AM PST - 8 comments
action attribute of an HTML form, such that the method is POST, but the action includes GET variables? [more inside]posted by Blazecock Pileon at 9:02 AM PST - 8 comments
Does this feature exist in Firefox 2?
Does this feature exist in Firefox 2? [more inside]
Children's book about a boy and his harmonica
Looking for a children's book about a boy who plays the harmonica... [more inside]
posted by amelliferae at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by amelliferae at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Where Can I Find Sales Figures for Novels?
Where can I find sales figures for novels (new and/or classic)? I am aware of Bookscan and Publisher's Lunch, but those are very expensive.
How to increase running . foot speed?
How does one increase foot speed? My 12 year old son inherited his lack of foot speed from me. He's thin, skinny and a little below average height. This is not a weight issue, he is just slow. (All of which is subject to change when puberty kicks in full gear) In the meantime, are there exercises or drills he could do to increase his speed? He plays baseball and he fences - being a bit quicker would be a benefit in both.
Organizing software in an enterprise
Any good tips on managing approved software applications within an enterprise? [more inside]
Books to make me a better student
This summer I want to do some self-improvement in terms of writing skills (essays for university), study techniques, etc. Basically I want to maximise my abilities and develop the best possible studying routine. What books did you find helpful when you were an undergrad? Or what books do you wish you had read early on? [more inside]
Trademarks: Can I google you on Yahoo?
Does trademark law really offer any basis for the practice of using legal threats to prevent a trademark from becoming common usage? This article in the Google Blog strongly suggests that trademark law prohibits me from using (in a non-commercial context like a post on MeFi) the verb "to google" to mean "to search on the Yahoo search engine." Is this so? [more inside]
Why is wealth skewed towards "colder" countries?
Why is wealth skewed towards "colder" countries? [more inside]
WYD? WTF?
Help me become a radio documentarian in the UK
What's the equivalent of Public Radio in the UK? I've become hooked on This American Life over the web, and I would like to get involved in something similar over here. Bit [more inside]
posted by Happy Dave at 4:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Happy Dave at 4:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Help with CSS, please?
Posting on behalf of a friend:
CSS Absolute / relative positioning problem. In designing a course website which has to validate as XHTML (Strict or Transitional), I've come up against a problem with an image. I want the image to remain in the right hand div but resize gracefully. My problem is that the trowel image either interferes with the header (is too high) but IS able to move with the page or doesn't interfere with anything but won't resize with the page! [more inside]
Gmail login problem - slow loading blank pages!
GMail login problem - It's taking forever to login and I usually just get a blank screen at "https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLoginAuth" [more inside]
Kitchen faucet and disposal just mutinied. Help!
My kitchen is systematically going on strike. Last week, my kitchen faucet stopped working. The sprayer thingee still works when the water is on. All other water appliances still work. Just no water from the kitchen sink.
The next day, my roommate tells me that the garbage disposal isn't running. Everything else on that circuit is running fine.
What to do? How do I fix this? Do I call an electrician, a plumber?
Persian versus Iranian
Why do Iranian people consider themselves as "Persians?" [more inside]
MySpace Band Layouts
I am really curious if there is any help out there in regards to creating band site (myspace) layouts such as the ones that are sold on www.bandspaces.com/samples.html. [more inside]
October 25
Getting others to work for you.
How do you get people to do things you tell them to do? [more inside]
Over under, in and out - is there more?
How do I properly tie my shoes without them quickly getting loose again? They're the flat laces (rounded ones are worse) and I keep double-knotting them, but after an hour or so of just sitting at work, they come loose. What am I doing wrong? It's especially bad with the ones I'm wearing.
6 Months to Invest... Starting NOW
The clock starts today. I just sold a house yesterday and ended up with a decent chunk of change. On next year's tax form, I'm going to have to pay taxes on the gains, but I have 6 months to make the tax money work for me... [more inside]
posted by LGCNo6 at 11:27 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by LGCNo6 at 11:27 PM PST - 16 comments
Film Permits Yes or No?
How big a deal is it to shoot a documentary in LA and New York without permits? (overseas tv crew) [more inside]
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 11:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by DOUBLE A SIDE at 11:03 PM PST - 14 comments
How to revive old Apple IIc floppy disks
Is there a way to retrieve the old files I have saved on 5.25" Apple IIc floppy disks? [more inside]
My Twizzler has a hole i nit
Why do Twizzlers have holes in them? [more inside]
Should I stay or should I go?
Help me evaluate the pro's and con's of my current employment situation. I'm contemplating leaving, but have never been a job-hopper, so I don't think I know the time to leave for a new job... [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 at 9:48 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by youngergirl44 at 9:48 PM PST - 20 comments
Can a woman write a novel like a man?
Can a woman write a novel like a man? [more inside]
How would one economically drive up traffic for a new web site?
How would one economically drive up traffic for a new web site? [more inside]
What is the best device for cellphone and easy text messaging
My wife and I need a pair of Blackberry-type devices (which also function as cell phones) for lots of text-messaging between ourselves throughout the day. We were thinking we wanted Blackberries, but when we went to the Cingular store tonight (we're locked into a Cingular contract until February 2008) the clerk made it sound as though a Windows Mobile device would be better. Any advice? [more inside]
What do I do with a tshirt I won't wear?
What do I do with a tshirt that I love but don't want to wear? [more inside]
The thin TV line
Is my TV dead? [more inside]
I need The Office, only for non native speakers
I teach English in Buenos Aires and one of my students has asked me if we can watch some TV that's 'set in an office' and 'is in British English' (I haven't watched a lot of TV for some time).
I've looked at The Office (too hard for all but the very advanced non-native speakers) and The IT crowd (too weird for this chap). Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by itsjustanalias at 7:10 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by itsjustanalias at 7:10 PM PST - 18 comments
Heavy Obesity Research
I am looking for good scholarly resources on the social influences on childhood and adult obesity. [more inside]
What's an effective and practical personal safety device?
What's an effective and practical personal safety/self-defense device to carry when walking home alone at night in a shady neighborhood? [more inside]
make ubuntu bounce
[ubuntu filter] I have an old school tablet pc with no floppy drive, cd drive or usb support (due to a dud windows 98 installation). I'd like to move to ubuntu. I have a separate drive in a USB enclosure I'd like to use. How can I get everything I need for ubuntu on to the external drive, then move this drive into the tablet PC to complete the installation? I don't want to boot from USB or anything, I just want to physically replace the drive in the tablet. [more inside]
posted by kaydo at 6:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kaydo at 6:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Good take-out/delivery in Chicago?
Good Chicago take-out/delivery (particularly near the west loop)? [more inside]
How to redirect RSS feeds to a new location?
I have a Moveable Type weblog. I would like to redirect the feeds. This probably involves using .htaccess and mod_rewrite. My mind has grown weary after two hours of trying to get this to work. Can anyone offer advice? [more inside]
posted by jdroth at 5:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jdroth at 5:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Does this laptop seem cheap?
Why is this laptop so inexpensive? If I customize this one to have the same specs it's a lot more money, but as far as I can tell it's the exact same machine. [more inside]
Questions about Missouri Amendment 2?
Missouri Amendment 2: Why an amendment? Why not a statute? (more questions inside) [more inside]
How to write Terms and Conditions for website?
How do I write Terms and Conditions for a website, without spending too much on a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jesirose at 5:13 PM PST - 15 comments
"The Devil Wears Poorly Designed Research Databases"
What databases might I try to get to high-end fashion magazines, specifically, one of the European Vogues (e.g. French Vogue, Purple Magazine)? ProQuest only has American Vogue. Is it possible to buy any PDF format? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 5:09 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by geoff. at 5:09 PM PST - 2 comments
Photography Project Theme Ideas?
Interesting ideas for a photography project? [more inside]
What do we do now about an attorney misunderstanding?
LegalFilter: Need some direction in regards to a miscommunication which can affect a cases outcome... [more inside]
Where can I find a CTEK cable for an Oki 900?
Where can I find a CTEK cable for an Oki 900? [more inside]
Name That Movie!
Name-That-Movie-Filter. I'm asking for my girlfriend because she can't think of the name for this movie she remembers and it's driving her nuts. Its not much to go by but what she does remember you will find inside. [more inside]
Should I have a gold card?
My bank offers both a standard and a gold Visa card with the same 19% interest rate and no annual fee. The gold card's features are: [more inside]
posted by mendel at 4:38 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mendel at 4:38 PM PST - 11 comments
The Flâneur exposed
'The Flâneur': What fascinating titbits can you add to my knowledge about this concept? Art, history, philosophy and literary theory links all welcome. [more inside]
posted by 0bvious at 4:38 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by 0bvious at 4:38 PM PST - 22 comments
Can I moblog my ballot?
Could I possibly get in trouble for snapping a picture of my ballot/voting screen with my phonecam? [more inside]
Item a day stores
Single Item Online Stores. They are popping up everywhere, which ones do you like? [more inside]
posted by jonah at 4:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jonah at 4:13 PM PST - 9 comments
Quietly, quietly... poison?
(Writing/Hypothetical Filter) Are there any poisons that (could) mimic the symptoms/effects of cancer if administered to a person over time? [more inside]
Listen to Shannon broadcast of World Series?
Is there ANY way I can listen to Mike Shannon's telecast of the rest of the Cardinals' World Series games? As one blog commenter put it, listening to Miller and Morgan sucks away my intelligence.
posted by ontic at 3:53 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ontic at 3:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Do I owe child support if I don't even know who to pay?
AmericanFamilyLawFilter: If you haven't heard anything from social services, do you still owe child support? [more inside]
Meg griffin's shirt
Where can I find a Meg Griffin (pink w/ white trim) tee shirt asap? [more inside]
Some kind of nail hanger
This:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/63024118@N00/279377485/
is a nail hanger of some sort.
What is it called and where can I buy some more?
"vintage" computer parts store?
I'm looking for a extremely old used PC component store in the Bay Area. [more inside]
posted by soda pop at 2:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by soda pop at 2:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Name of popular note-taking technique discussed here before
OK, I'm looking for the name of a modern technique popularly used to organize notes, tasks and projects. It's been discussed many times here and there are a couple of popular books that discuss the techniques. I believe it may be known by an acronym or initials. [more inside]
posted by lyam at 2:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lyam at 2:56 PM PST - 3 comments
Anybody have favorite internet-only author(s)?
Anybody have favorite internet-only author(s)? [more inside]
posted by Football Bat at 2:49 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Football Bat at 2:49 PM PST - 15 comments
My friend says on his resume that he has MY JOB!
Ethics and friendship: I lost touch with a fairly close friend about six or seven years ago; he'd gotten married, had a kid, moved, etc. We recently reconnected and have been hanging out. My girlfriend likes his wife, I like his kids, so all this is good. BUT...also about ten years ago, he and I happened to be competing for a pretty prestigious job at a major corporation - one people have heard of. I got the job, he didn't. There didn't seem to be any hard feelings; I gave him some (lucrative) freelance work, maybe a little out of guilt, but mostly because he was really good. He did great work, and continued to do so on freelance projects until I left the job a couple of years later... [more inside]
Can you help me find this artists' work?
When I was a kid--reference point: I was born in 1980--there was a singer named "Paulo" (or at least that's what I remember him being called) and he sang songs about Alberta and its history. He had songs about the Frank Slide, the big fire in Calgary, how Alberta got it's name, stuff like that. From the eons old dubbed tape my parents had his album was aptly named "Alberta Songs"...does anyone recognize this guy? Can you tell me where--if it's possible--to purchase this album? I would love to have a real copy of it now.
Two Mac questions from a Windows user
Two Mac questions from a Windows user [more inside]
Windows iTunes accessing MP3s on Mac
(MacWinFilter) - How do I access a Mac OS/X Server share from Windows XP using AFP (iTunes)? [more inside]
List vs Laundry List
When does a "list" become a "laundry list"? [more inside]
Help me fix my library blog, please.
What's wrong with my blog? Using Blogger, everything appears normal and functioning within the Blogger "Dashboard", but the content has turned all wonky on me. Help! [more inside]
Help me get an old book online!
How can I scan a book that is precious to me? The book is a couple hundred pages and I just want to produce high-quality pdfs. [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 1:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by vacapinta at 1:13 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for a good book recommendation website that isn't amazon.com
Has anyone come across a good website that accurately generates book recommendations, based on what you've read and enjoyed? [more inside]
Resuming research work with an ex-professor?
How do I re-establish a research relationship with a professor I kinda-sorta worked with in college a few years ago? [more inside]
What happened to A9's Yellow Pages feature?
What happened to A9's Yellow Pages feature? Are there any similar websites?
obscuredeutschfilter
Could someone please explain the meaning and (philosophical) significance of the German term Voraussetzungslosigkeit? No more inside, I'm afraid.
Looking for examples of HR training programs
Looking for examples of simple HR-type training programs. For example, can anyone remember an online excercise that asked participants to quickly answer yes/no when faced with a series of photos or statements? The goal was to provide evidence of bias. [more inside]
My refrigerator is the plague beast.
There is an extra refrigerator in my apartment left over from the previous tenants. They neglected to clean it out; it has been unplugged for months. I opened it once and the stench - which rapidly spread throughout the apartment and lingered for several hours - was overpowering. I want to be able to use it: how should I go about cleaning it?
Shopping for Baby Back Ribs
What to look for in a rib? Baby-back, that is. Help me crush the competition... [more inside]
How should I mend this unraveling thing?
I used to be friends this girl... [more inside]
Where can I find good resources for figuring out home-office tax deductions?
Where can I find good resources for figuring out home-office tax deductions? [more inside]
Ewwww, Gross!
Seeking creepy kids' camp songs for Halloween bonfire. [more inside]
How to buy sushi in Colorado, when I'm not there?
If my sister and I didn't live halfway across the country from each other, I would take her out for sushi for her birthday. Since I can't be there, and she can't be here, I'd like to pay for her and her boyfriend to go out for dinner instead. What's a decent sushi place I could send them to in or near Fort Collins, CO, and how do I pay for it? [more inside]
setting up a website/webserver from an apartment
What kind of internet provider and other stuff do I need to run a website out of my apartment? [more inside]
Online incorporation services
Using an online incorporation service: recommendations? [more inside]
Need group costume ideas for Halloween
Meta Halloween; Need Costume Ideas for four guys that would like to do a group costume, though there are some conditons to make this harder! [more inside]
Because the best comedy is tragedy
PsychExperimentFilter: Suggest some funny and sad death scenes from recent (last 15-20 years) films. Bonus points for equally funny and sad non-death scenes to use as control. [more inside]
Help me make some delicious soups!
It's that time of year again...it's getting cold and I'm craving soup more and more. The only problem is I'm sick of canned soup and I'd rather make most of it homemade. Lay your best soup recipes on me, ingredients/prep the works!
Any type of soup accepted! Hot, cold, lukewarm! Chicken, cream-based, potato leek, broth-based etc. I want to start a good collection of new recipes to try!
In search of a good mellow yoga class/instructor in Seattle...
In search of a good mellow yoga class/instructor in Seattle... [more inside]
Speculation advertising.. where do I start?
How do I submit an advertising campaign/billboard idea to a company? Who do I approach? Is there a way of presenting my idea without their angency just running off with it? [more inside]
They're all going to laugh at you!
Fake pig's blood for my prom dress: anything out there that's realistic looking and not too sticky? [more inside]
Jaw on Jaw
I've been having incredibly unpleasant jaw pain for the past week. What can I do to make it stop? [more inside]
posted by defreckled at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by defreckled at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
CNN Crawl and distraction
I'm trying to find a study I remember seeing that basically argued that the presence of more information on the screen at CNN (i.e., the 'crawl' or 'ticker') left people less likely to remember what was actually on the station during a given time (versus without)... does that ring anyone's bell? A reference would be amazing...
Crop in Illustrator like in Photoshop?
Is there an easy way to crop a rectangular portion of an Illustrator (CS, CS2) document? [more inside]
posted by pmbuko at 8:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pmbuko at 8:15 AM PST - 8 comments
Do I rat on a cheater?
Do I rat on a cheater? love triangle inside... [more inside]
toddler zits?
In the past few months our 16 month old son has been getting little zits on his cheeks. They're only there for a few days, then poof, their gone. What the heck causes this, and is it normal?
Which diploma goes on top?
[My-copy-of-Emily-Post-is-in-the-shop-Filter:] I have two diplomas, a JD and a BA, and I want to hang them in my office, one above the other. Which one goes on top?
posted by Saucy Intruder at 7:28 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Saucy Intruder at 7:28 AM PST - 17 comments
what should i do with my life?
what can bring meaning to my life? (long story inside) [more inside]
Where to sleep in NYC?
I'm a college student, being flown up for a job interview in Manhattan this Friday. I asked the firm I'm interviewing with to schedule my return flight for Saturday morning instead of Friday night so that I can explore the city, but now I'm finding out how expensive lodging in the city is. [more inside]
The free Hummer myth
Free Hummer/Escalade due to U.S. tax break -- is this for real, and if so, why isn't everyone flocking to get one?
Playing the Mame Game
OK, I've got MAME installed, and a (pretty much) complete (15Gb) set of ROMs. I've played my old favorites... Galaxian, Galaga, Gauntlet, Sonic, Mario... but now I'm daunted by the thousands of games I have to choose from.
So what should I play next?
(assume if I don't have the ROM I can get it)
'Free wireless internet' virus?
Someone in my work environment is providing an ad-hoc wireless network called 'Free wireless internet'. I can connect to this network using my (firewalled, unix) laptop, but don't get a functional internet connection when I do this. I see numerous similar networks (sometimes 'Free wifi') when using my laptop at airports. Is this the result of a virus? If so, which one?
posted by beniamino at 6:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by beniamino at 6:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Any scary stories creeping up on me?
What are your favourite, most scary, campfire-esque, "torch under the chin" type stories.... [more inside]
posted by MarvinJ at 6:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by MarvinJ at 6:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Does debtor's prison still exist?
An American friend of mine who is also an expat in France is going home to visit his family for Christmas this year. The problem is he is in default on his federal school loans. [more inside]
Photo organizing software (PC) for my mom
Photo organizing software (PC) for my mom [more inside]
Long wait for license California plates?
How long does it take to get California license plates? [more inside]
How can I stop my eye twitching??
How can I stop my eye twitching?? [more inside]
Do we have free will?
What is the most convincing argument you have ever heard, read or devised for the existence of free will in humans? If you can't think of one, can you think of a test for proving its existence? [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 3:11 AM PST - 61 comments
posted by vizsla at 3:11 AM PST - 61 comments
Sidestepping the FICO blues
Short-term loan offerings: Which product keeps the FICO "ding" to an absolute minimum? [more inside]
Advice for buying an old VW?
I'm looking for tips and/or advice on buying a used pre-loved 1960's Volkswagen Beetle. [more inside]
posted by cholly at 1:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by cholly at 1:16 AM PST - 17 comments
October 24
This is not about AOL
What place/city/town/region is referred to as "The OL"?
nodding off while reading.
I've not been able to read books without falling asleep for about the past year, however I can read the same content on my computer just fine. I should note that I normally use my computer at a desk, whereas I don't read books at the desk (because there's not room for the book and the computer on the desk.). I've got to solve this problem, or else I can't study many of the things I'm interested in.
Wireless headphones similar to these?
Does anyone else make wireless headphones that are very similar to these ones from Radio Shack? [more inside]
Any wireless routers that are secure by default?
Are there any wireless routers on the market that have security enabled by default? [more inside]
How do I add features to my blog?
Blog help please! I use blogspot currently and am trying to add a "Album I'm currently listening to" feature. [more inside]
What constitutes a museum-quality artist?
I think I am ready to begin the transition into trying to put my photography in galleries. My main question is what are the steps that artists go through to gain exposure for their work? I understand that in the case of great artists the work usually stands on its own but I also believe that it got there not on the material items merits but due the efforts of the artist to gain exposure for their work. [more inside]
posted by occidental at 10:03 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by occidental at 10:03 PM PST - 2 comments
NYCFilter: Friday before 9:30
What should a 3 or 4 of college students do around 18th and 7th street in NYC before 9:50 PM, Friday? [more inside]
Hand writing and note-taking
I am an ESL teacher, and I have several types of classes; however, I have one problem, my handwriting looks as if I were a five year old scribbling with a crayon. So I am curious if anyone might have any suggestions on getting better at handwriting and printing for someone who doesn't have time to go to a course. Also, a second related question, are there any ideas for making conversation corrections? When my students are speaking, I write down various things that they are saying, and make various corrections, or simply offer alternatives, or local dialect. What are some of the most effective and useful ways to do this? If there are any people who have spent any time learning other languages, what ahs helped you most?
Thank you all in advance.
MusicFilter: Looking for songs that are like Yo La Tengo's "Our Way to Fall" or Luna's "Bewitched"
MusicFilter: Looking for songs that are like Yo La Tengo's "Our Way to Fall" or Luna's "Bewitched" [more inside]
The effects of heavy cardio?
FitnessFilter: Heavy-duty cardio workout; is my heart going to explode? [more inside]
Spyware-Infecto! Where to get good spyware these days?
Help me find some spyware. I am interviewing someone for a position in "residential IT support" and I want to infect a PC for them to fix. Where to get the warez? [more inside]
posted by disclaimer at 8:33 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by disclaimer at 8:33 PM PST - 19 comments
australian yell
Is there a yell of exuberance or exhilaration to which Australians are partial? Something equivalent to "woowee" or "yahoo." Maybe "cooee"?
How do I record a video conference?
My brother and I have an idea for a comedy piece that plays out over a video conference. How can we record both sides of our conference so we can later edit it together into a final product? [more inside]
Recommend me some touchy-feely scifi!
Recommend some sappy science fiction/fantasy to me please! I've read and liked Anthony, Heinlein, Goodkind, Card, Stephenson, Martin, and Rowling, but what I'm really looking for is touchy-feely stuff. [more inside]
posted by onalark at 7:27 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by onalark at 7:27 PM PST - 47 comments
Key West Fantasy Fest survival advice
A few friends and I are going to head down to Key West for Fantasy Fest this weekend (We don't have a room, it'll just be a day trip from Miami on Saturday). Anyone have experience, advice or tips for a few Fantasy Fest virgins? [more inside]
unfortunately, the bananacoat never caught on in the same way...
LocalShopppingFilter. I'd really like to buy a peacoat style jacket and I'm wondering the best place to buy it from, internet or local. I'm in Vancouver, BC, Canada. [more inside]
posted by concreteforest at 7:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by concreteforest at 7:16 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there such a thing as 'a little bit' bulimic?
My partner recently confided that she occasionally 'purges' part of her meals. What, if anything, can I do? [more inside]
Why is my stomach so bizarre?
My stomach/throat has, for as long as I can remember, made INCREDIBLY loud (and sometimes very bizarre and unnatural) noises--sometimes after I've eaten, but usually many many hours later. I used to associate it with hunger before realizing it seems to be completely unrelated. It's clearly just digestion, but people can hear it from across the room, and they think I do it on purpose because it's so strange. Is there any reason why some people's stomachs/digestive tracts would be so much louder than "the norm", and why they might make noises like these (screeching, shrieking, humming) in addition to more normal sound? I've never met anyone else who knew what I was talking about. It literally sounds and feels like there is a small person shrieking or humming "Om" deep in my throat! WTF?
why won't my recorded TV shows show up on my external monitor?
I have a laptop with flatscreen plugged into it, making for one large monitor encompassing the laptop and the external monitor. I've recently started recording some TV shows to watch at more convenient times.
For some reason when I go to play the recording back, whether it be with windows media player or the InterVideo program that came with the USB tuner, I only get a picture on the laptop monitor.
If I try and and move it over to the other (larger) external monitor i still get the sound playing fine, but the picture is just black.
I can watch live TV on either monitor, it's only the video playback that has a problem.
any thoughts?
Looking after Mum from a distance...
My aunt called me to say that my Mum is sending off money from the UK to scam artists in Canada. Plus she's left pans on the stove (alight) several times recently, and gone out. Plus she locks herself out incessantly... [more inside]
I (heart) Huitzilopochtli!
CostumeFilter: I need a beating human heart for my costume as an Aztec human sacrifice victim. Bonus points for other suggestions on how to make this costume awesome. [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 6:14 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 6:14 PM PST - 19 comments
dark chocolate gift ideas
A special lady in my life has an insatiable lust for all things dark chocolate. What outrageous dark chocolate related present can I get for her? [more inside]
posted by null terminated at 5:27 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by null terminated at 5:27 PM PST - 30 comments
What can an old lady call her man?
If I'm his old lady, does that make him my old man? [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp at 5:24 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by christinetheslp at 5:24 PM PST - 52 comments
How to dress at a Mexican wedding?
Going to a nighttime wedding in Mexico -- what do we wear? [more inside]
posted by kmel at 5:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kmel at 5:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Cash Cab Tipper?
Moving C
I want to move my C: drive to a different location. On my XP machine I have 5 hard drives, all 20 Gigs with the exception of my C: drive which is 15 Gigs, hence the move. What's the most painless way to do this? [more inside]
How do I keep my windows from condensation buildup?
How can I keep my car windows from being covered with condensation in the morning? [more inside]
How to sell an upside-down car on poor credit?
My worst nightmares were realized when I found myself in exactly this situation last month. Negotiations with the dealer have failed and we are considering repossession, but we would like a second opinion. [more inside]
Largest internal HD for a Macbook Pro
What's the largest internal hard drive available for a Mac Book Pro? I currently have a 120 ATA drive that came preinstalled when I bought the computer. Preferably, I'd like to be able to have two internal hard drives, swapping out my DVD drive...I know that the MCE OptiBay Hard Drive 160gb/5400rpm is available, but I'd like something bigger!
Where can I buy a Canon 20d?
Help! B&H Photo discontinued the Canon 20d (body only) right before I was going to buy it. [more inside]
BrakeFilter: Do I really need to turn the rotors and replace the calipers?
BrakeFilter: Do I really need to turn the rotors and replace the calipers? [more inside]
posted by Andrew Brinton at 4:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Andrew Brinton at 4:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Can you name these Christmas books?
I'm trying to find the titles of a couple of books I read as a child, and both happen to be set around Christmas. [more inside]
posted by srah at 4:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by srah at 4:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Best allergy medicine to take for allergy to dogs?
What is the best allergy medicine (prescription or over the counter) for allergies to dogs or cats? So many seem more geared towards allergies to mold, dust, hayfever, etc. [more inside]
Please help me change/cancel my NWA reservation without paying service fees.
I bought a non-refundable plane ticket on Sunday night from Northwest Airlines. It's now Tuesday afternoon and I need to make a change to my reservation. I know I can easily do this by paying their $100 service fee, but I'm trying to avoid this. Any help is appreciated. [more inside]
Cramming the kids in the car
What cars can fit three car seats in the back seat? [more inside]
Help me pick a state in which to live.
Suppose your partner is given choice of (U.S.) states to move in order to continue working for their employer. Which state do you choose, and why?
The (only) choices are: Texas, Illinois, Connecticut, Wisconsin, California, South Carolina, Nevada, Alabama, and North Carolina. [more inside]
What would Ghandi say?
Does anyone have any experience of buying an indian domain name? [more inside]
I cut off ties with my family several years ago and now they're in town and want to see me.
I cut off ties with my family several years ago and now they're in town and want to see me. [more inside]
De-Pom My Glasses
How do I remove the branding from my Pom Tea glasses? [more inside]
Recommend a good HD-based hi-fi separate
Audio separates. Looking for standalone hard-disk based mp3 player. [more inside]
Computer Keyboard --> MIDI Controller?
Computer keyboard (ps2) as simple midi controller? [more inside]
posted by Squid Voltaire at 2:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Squid Voltaire at 2:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Spell-checking 100's of html and rhtml docs?
Spell-checking 100's of html / rhtml docs? [more inside]
Best places to find hoodies in NYC?
Where can I find the awesomest hoodies in NYC? [more inside]
swoosh! swoosh! snow in europe
Ski/Snowboard group trip in Europe - too many options, don't know where to start. [more inside]
Drive-away special: $1999
Can you help me come up with a jokey slogan for a notional used car dealership? [more inside]
Is poison ivy still poisonous in winter?
Is poison ivy less poisonous when it dies for the winter? I'm rather allergic and have gotten rashy several times over the spring and summer, either from preparing the garden or the dogs running through the ground cover and then rubbing up against me. I know where the ivy is, but need to know how to get it out of there without killing the desirable ground cover that it is growing in. [more inside]
Publicity Help For a New Holiday
How do I get absurd amount of ethical, reasonably cheap publicity for a new holiday (and by extension) the website that publicizes said holiday? Does anyone have any creative ideas? Internet based is a plus. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by andoatnp at 1:10 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by andoatnp at 1:10 PM PST - 20 comments
Excel cells as input AND output?
Excel wizards: is it possible to create a temperature conversion calculator (Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin) using only 3 cells for the interface? I have the conversions and know how to do conditional formulas, but what tricks would be involved in having each cell handle both output and potential input?
Yet another CostumeFilter
I am planning on dressing up this halloween as an election judge. What kinds of props would you expect to see in an election judge costume ?
How do I creatively display a set of trading cards?
I've had a complete set of Sin City trading cards gathering dust for years. What can I do with them? [more inside]
Portrait of the editrix as a young woman
I'd like to have a nice formal picture of me for inclusion in my Christmas cards. Can anyone recommend a good Toronto-area photographer? "Good" in this instance means both "technically skilled if not possessed of wizard-like abilities" and "charges reasonable prices" as I am a) vain, b) plain, and c) cheap. Email me with contact info if you don't care to share the person's identity with the world. Thanks!
Help me make the perfect cup of coffee.
Help me make the perfect cup of coffee. [more inside]
posted by jourman2 at 12:27 PM PST - 65 comments
posted by jourman2 at 12:27 PM PST - 65 comments
it's a half past four and I'ma shiftin' gears...
The wife and I are considering the purchase of a 2001 Jeep Cherokee and we have two very specific questions relating to a.) the transmission, and b.) the stereo. Hop on in... [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 12:10 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 12:10 PM PST - 11 comments
Fleas. Cheap.
Englishtown (NJ) Fleamarket: How much smaller is it likely to be this weekend than at the peak of summer? [more inside]
T-Rexcellent
I'm looking for a goofy, full-costumed T-Rex outfit for Halloween. Something like in this Chapelle's Show clip (2:00 mark). Hopefully someone with better google skills or knowledge of specific outlets in the SF Bay Area.
Living in Red Hook?
"Been climbing trees / I skinned my knee".
Name that song: "Been climbing trees / I skinned my knee". [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 11:34 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 11:34 AM PST - 6 comments
.org-Filter: What's a good free financial management platform for a non-profit startup?
Seeking open-source (free) financial management software for a not-for-profit start up. Has anyone used something they were pleased with? [more inside]
Where can I find a coat that makes me look curvy?
Where can I buy a cinched waist, 50's looking lady's winter coat? [more inside]
How can I build my own Muppet?
How can I build my own Muppet? Are there any guides, tutorials or other online resources that can detail crafting my own Muppet style puppet?
posted by Hanover Phist at 11:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Hanover Phist at 11:19 AM PST - 6 comments
Transmission not downloading
Why won't Transmission work any more? [more inside]
A years-old Hotmail problem
Back when it was free for Hotmail to check your POP mail for you (Google says 2002, wow), I set it up to check my ISP email account. Not so long after, the option went paid-for -- meaning that I could no longer turn it off. [more inside]
posted by reklaw at 10:53 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by reklaw at 10:53 AM PST - 29 comments
Wake up and smell the dogshit!
Every morning, there is a puddle of pee and one or more piles of poop on my kitchen floor. I think it's the dog. Please help me. [more inside]
posted by Methylviolet at 10:44 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Methylviolet at 10:44 AM PST - 23 comments
Williamsburg VA
The partner and I are going to Williamsburg, VA this weekend (Oct 26-30). What is so amazing (particularly delicious) that if we miss it, we will weep over the omission.
Can I register a domain name that isn't me?
What kind of problems would I encounter for registering [myname].com where [myname] isn't actually mine? [more inside]
posted by AlisonM at 10:38 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by AlisonM at 10:38 AM PST - 12 comments
Columbia TN things to do
I will be in the Columbia/Hohenwald, TN area this weekend and am looking for some things to do. I have been told there are lots of historical sites around and lots of plantations. The problem is that I can't seem to find much online. Does anyone know of some good things to do and see? Good restaurants would be a plus!
Please help me avoid making any more mistakes.
I feel like I've made a bad move career-wise. Please help me avoid making any more mistakes. [more inside]
Haircut in Chicago
Are there any places in Chicago that specializes in cutting Asian hair but where the stylists are maybe a little younger and actually speak english well?
How do I not lose my apartment?
Last Thursday, my roommate told me he is moving out at the end of the month. What should I do? [more inside]
Why are my toes so cold (only some of the time)?
How do my toes know how cold it is--outside? [more inside]
posted by kimota at 9:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by kimota at 9:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me switch.
Which Firefox extensions should I install? [more inside]
The "steam" cloud
Science question. Why is it that when you kill the heat to a pot of boiling water, it suddenly emits lots of condensation clouds? Shouldn't it be making those "steam" clouds while it boils?
Sneakers with support
Footfilter: Stylish sneakers with good support? [more inside]
posted by cgs at 9:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cgs at 9:14 AM PST - 14 comments
What should I be when I "grow up"?
Based on my job skills, what should I go back to school and study, in order to have one of those "career" thingys? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor at 8:45 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by weirdoactor at 8:45 AM PST - 8 comments
Is this legal?
I recently recieved a bill from my local utilities company stating that they had accidentily undercharged me for the last year. Now they want me to pay 438.53. Here's the letter, is there a way out of this? [more inside]
posted by Telf at 8:35 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Telf at 8:35 AM PST - 22 comments
Split large amount of data into CDs
What is the best way to split large amount of files on a DVD-R into CD-Rs. [more inside]
posted by rabbitsnake at 8:31 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by rabbitsnake at 8:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Help my homemade cheese.
What's preferable to dirt?
What should I plant in the world's tiniest garden? [more inside]
Changing the font of text copied to clipboard from web browser
When I copy text from my web browser and paste it into Word, I get an awful awful awful Lucinda font. It's too big and i hate it all over. But how do I change it?
posted by lockse at 8:22 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lockse at 8:22 AM PST - 14 comments
Where did these beads come from?
This past weekend, the family and I went to Chesapeake Beach
(Brownie Beach) in southern Maryland. As we were looking for sharks teeth and other fossils, a woman next to us was telling us about the glass beads she was finding. These apparently were from a shipwreck from the late 1700's and were "trade goods" from England. I want to know more about them. obviously.. [more inside]
I need a custimized webform.
Need to create a webform with responses and .jpg attachments that go stright to email. The key word here is easy. [more inside]
posted by ThFullEffect at 8:07 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ThFullEffect at 8:07 AM PST - 3 comments
Where's the Source?
I am a Linux newbie. I just installed Fedora Core 5 and I'm looking for the source. [more inside]
posted by iconjack at 7:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by iconjack at 7:54 AM PST - 7 comments
Travel and money in the UK
I'm traveling to the UK over Thanksgiving on vacation and am curious about how to get around and money issues. [more inside]
Thinkpad battery won't charge fully
Why won't my Thinkpad battery charge fully when it's plugged into the wall? [more inside]
Stuck in the Middle With This Gorram Song
Name-a-songFilter - what's playing in the Stranger than Fiction trailer? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
What movie director is Bob Odenkirk imitating?
What Hollywood director is Bob Odenkirk imitating in this skit? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:08 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 7:08 AM PST - 5 comments
AAAA! I'm in garage door torsion spring hell! AAAAA!
Please help save me from garage door torsion spring hell! [more inside]
I want to marry your daughter
After great advice on the green I am getting close to asking Rachel to marry me! I have met her parents and we get along extremely well. The problem is that I would like to ask her father for his blessing but he is 2000 miles from me and I most likely will not see him for a while. What is the classiest way to ask for his daughter's hand in marriage without doing it face-to-face?
posted by jasondigitized at 6:58 AM PST - 46 comments
posted by jasondigitized at 6:58 AM PST - 46 comments
Are there good vector graphic libraries for Macromedia Flash ?
Where can I find a good vector graphic library for Flash ? [more inside]
posted by vincentm at 6:53 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by vincentm at 6:53 AM PST - 2 comments
October 23
Identify this song
Can you help me identify the music from this video? ("The Inner Life of the Cell")
Running Out of Patience
Please help me with my Airport Express network! There is lots and lots [more inside]
Acceptable age gap in dating
What age gap is "acceptable" in dating? [more inside]
PC Parts Filter: Help me build a very fast, very cheap Linux PC
What's the best combination of motherboard, cpu, hard drive, and accessories to build a very fast PC? I'd like to pay $350 US or less for the total cost. [more inside]
posted by dudeman at 9:02 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by dudeman at 9:02 PM PST - 13 comments
Bring me the head of. . .Hello Kitty?
What would the easiest way to make a huge Hello Kitty head for my Halloween costume? [more inside]
My Printer Keeps Shooting Blanks
Mac OSX Officejet Printing Problem Filter: Whenever I print from my browser (and sometimes other programs) my printer ends up just spitting out blank sheets with an occasional single line or two of text. I'm mystified ... what gives? [more inside]
posted by General Zubon at 8:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by General Zubon at 8:29 PM PST - 8 comments
What should be in my medicine chest?
For household first aid, should I use rubbing alcohol or hydrogen peroxide or witch hazel? [more inside]
An idle question about Greek....
(Language filter, idle question): does the name for the Greek goddess "Eos" also mean "dawn"? More to the point, does it have a plural formation.... [more inside]
Music fo all ages
Help create a playlist for background music for my firm's staff holiday lunch meeting. [more inside]
Help me find the best "hipster" costume for halloween.
I'm going as a "hipster" this Halloween. This seems normal to some people on here, but I'm typical a very very preppy guy. I'm not looking for what's "in" as hipster today, but what is more stereotypical.. and sometimes my mind goes blank since none of my friends dress this way. I'm not making fun of anyone, but really just going totally against my typical style. This is what I know I need so far: [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 6:58 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 6:58 PM PST - 48 comments
Halloween party at the Frying Pan?
Does anyone know if the Frying Pan is having its annual Halloween party this year? [more inside]
What's up with the acceleration!?
What's going on with my girlfriend's car? [more inside]
USB upgrade?
Need advice about upgrading the USB ports on my computer. [more inside]
You can't schmooze with the best until you know who the best are.
Biomedical engineering grad school questions: Where are the top biomedical engineering graduate programs, especially in biomechanics? And, perhaps more importantly, where is the groundbreaking work being done? Who are the "big fish" in the field? [more inside]
Have any CYA advice on evaluating my supervisor?
I've been asked to provide a performance evaluation on my boss, by his boss. Am I going to get screwed? [more inside]
Best book series for children and young adults?
Book series for children and young adults? Recommendations welcome. There is [more inside]
posted by MonkeyToes at 6:17 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by MonkeyToes at 6:17 PM PST - 49 comments
Our son came out to us today. Now what?
My 20 year old son came out to my wife and I this morning. I want to support him and understand his lifestyle and decisions better. Where do I go from here? [more inside]
Epilepsy, health insurance, employment, and a stupid little town
This question is for people with epilepsy or other lifelong conditions or spouses/boy/girlfriends of them, and is related to medical insurance and employment. [more inside]
Looking for a printer with a low cost per printout.
Looking for a printer with a low cost per printout. [more inside]
How do I get rid of the menu bar in Mozilla Firefox?
Help me streamline my Mozilla Firefox interface by hiding the menu bar in a small toolbar button. [more inside]
posted by Goblindegook at 5:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Goblindegook at 5:24 PM PST - 4 comments
Joy in housework?
Where's the best place to skinnydip in Oahu?
Where's the best place to skinnydip in Oahu? [more inside]
posted by unknowncommand at 5:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by unknowncommand at 5:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Why is my mail coming from Sweden?
Who do my investment statements appear to come from Sweden? [more inside]
Blogspot Barf?
A friend asked me to create a Wordpress-powered site on her newly-acquired domain, and wanted me to import all of her Blogger entries that are hosted on Blogspot. No problem! Except... [more inside]
Strange Spanish Coca-Cola Song
Catchy Spanish (?) song/rap; first line sounds like "mbooley Coca-Cola somprey suno jinsee hola." Could somebody please identify the song or at least write out the lyrics? (MP3 clip included) [more inside]
posted by archagon at 4:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by archagon at 4:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me! Something feels wrong with my brain!
I don't think correctly. [more inside]
rotation shmotation
Vector Geometry Filter: I'm working in matlab and need to transform a surface to match an arbitrary angle. I have the unit vector of the new normal (and the original normal is in the Z axis (0 0 1))...however i'm not sure how to rotate one normal to another (i know, i know, it sounds very simple really...) [more inside]
posted by NGnerd at 4:37 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by NGnerd at 4:37 PM PST - 5 comments
What utilities do I need to call before a move-in?
Moving into a new place, for the first time...what do I need to do before I move in? Water, power, sewage??? [more inside]
where to stay?
I'm going on vacation to Japan for the first time next month. Can anyone recommend a nice hotel? [more inside]
Networking for misanthropes
How does a solitary, introverted type (learn how to) network? [more inside]
.mac sync
Summertime - but is interpretation as easy?
I've always loved the song 'Summertime' from the musical Porgy & Bess. I think that part of that appeal is because it has always been open to a wide variety of musical interpretation. I've been trying my hardest for years to find other songs that match that level of artistic license but still maintain it's original beauty. Anyone have any other suggestions of similar songs that I can get my lugholes listening to? [more inside]
What's the deal with this demon?
Demon filter: Tell me everything you know about the demon in the Kabbalah known as “Namaah” (or “Naamah”) who was supposedly Adam’s second wife. (Spoilers for the book "Come Closer" by Sarah Gran inside.) [more inside]
How to dig for good records
How do you find new (not necessarily contemporary) and obscure music? What strategies do you use? By label, era, musician, etc...? [more inside]
Help me become Dr. House for one night.
Help me become Dr. House for one night. [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate at 2:20 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Pontius Pilate at 2:20 PM PST - 25 comments
What digital recorder should I buy?
What digital recorder should I buy? [more inside]
Nun in a baseball cap instead of a habit?
I have a very strong image in my head of a nun who, instead of the traditional habit, is wearing a baseball cap of sorts. Where did I see this? [more inside]
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 2:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by PinkStainlessTail at 2:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Where do people share guitar licks/riffs/etc?
I just bought a Telecaster but I don't know any country licks! [more inside]
posted by mragreeable at 1:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mragreeable at 1:48 PM PST - 7 comments
How to getting motivated for my required humanities class?
How can I do well in my required college humanities class, despite serious motivational challenges? [more inside]
Theater of Dreams
Is there a term for this particular philosophical phenomenon? [more inside]
posted by hermitosis at 12:55 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by hermitosis at 12:55 PM PST - 29 comments
Can I fly with a nickname on Ryanair?
Flying Ryanair on a ticket that doesn't match my name exactly (but is really, really close). Am I boned? [more inside]
posted by cosmonaught at 12:55 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by cosmonaught at 12:55 PM PST - 15 comments
Freeware/Shareware PSP video converter?
Does anyone know of a freeware/shareware video codec for converting video for use on my PSP? [more inside]
I don't want any trouble, just some money please!
All we need now to win 5 million dollars is Short Line Railroad. [more inside]
posted by tdreyer1 at 11:59 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by tdreyer1 at 11:59 AM PST - 25 comments
EXTREMEly suspicious drinking story
Did Dave Eggers write a [fabricated] feature story on extreme mountain climbing under a pseudonym for Details magazine 7-8 years ago? [more inside]
posted by junkbox at 11:56 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by junkbox at 11:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Jagshemash! (In Kazakhstan, the male lip hair shows virility and ability for sex crime.)
A loaf of bread, a jug of wine, and... me
How do I eat out alone? [more inside]
Where can we buy zombie supplies in DC?
Is there a way to search for otherwise-unsearchable text elements on a webpage?
Is there a firefox plugin that will allow me to search ALL text on a webpage including dropdown menus and otherwise unsearchable fields? [more inside]
Why does this happen sometimes
Lately I have been having problems at various internet sites (even Hotmail) - when I visit a site sometimes the page opens up and there is nothing but gibberish...like this - it fills the entire page
"542 ‹ì=kWÛÈ’ŸÃ9û újvÀœ1~ŒÁ$à8‰µÉι?ÅÚbPÛžë¦i9Urçº!KJ¡Á¢Â0NžtÛš8 ESµVª" -
Why is this happening - is it a hardware or software problem?
Sometimes I can bring the site page back to normal by hitting the refresh button but other times I just keep getting the above nonsense even after hitting refrsh several times.
Thanks in advance in the event that anyone provides an answer.
Help me find shoes for my big, wide, male feet in London.
How does a male with boat-sized (46WW) feet get them decently shod in London without going broke or the custom-made route? [more inside]
There's no emoticon for what I'm feeling!
Is it a sex question? Is it a relationship question? Is it a psychology question? Who knows! [more inside]
What are your strengths...blah blah.
What are some great job interview questions? [more inside]
posted by mds35 at 8:50 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by mds35 at 8:50 AM PST - 35 comments
How do I say hello to a King?
I've been invited to a state dinner and am just starting to freak out about it. How do I keep myself from looking like an idiot? [more inside]
posted by KathyK at 8:34 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by KathyK at 8:34 AM PST - 16 comments
Appealing independent student status from FAFSA?
FAFSA help urgently needed. Filing for independent student status. [more inside]
posted by empath at 8:03 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by empath at 8:03 AM PST - 19 comments
Do car seats and side impact bags play well together?
Do the side impact air bags need to be deactivated in order to use a child's car seat safely in the back seat? [more inside]
posted by Caviar at 7:54 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Caviar at 7:54 AM PST - 3 comments
Oops, that's not quite what I meant...
Wordfilter: looking for a word or phrase that describes social paradoxical effects, where the action results in the opposite of its intention. [more inside]
posted by dragonsi55 at 7:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dragonsi55 at 7:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Peacenik gift for future soldiers
Help me to find a good going away gift for my cousin who's joining the army. [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne at 7:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Sara Anne at 7:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Help Tom catch Jerry
How do I turn this into a brutal, relentless mouse killing machine? [more inside]
posted by milarepa at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by milarepa at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
LED replacement for bike light bulb
Replacing a halogen bike light bulb with LED [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 7:30 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 7:30 AM PST - 8 comments
Winter Baja California Norte vacation ideas
What is there to do in Baja California Norte in early January and where is a good place to go? More inside. [more inside]
posted by bryak at 7:20 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bryak at 7:20 AM PST - 3 comments
Irish Gift for Japanese Wedding
I need an Irish gift (or alternative) for a Japanese wedding, next Saturday. Must be able to arrange in time. Help, there's more inside...... [more inside]
Like something out of Scooby Doo...
Help me find a detailed spooky graveyard silhouette! [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 7:11 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by cowbellemoo at 7:11 AM PST - 1 comment
Free Money
"goosey night" vs. "mischief night"
My fiance and I have an on going debate regaring the name of the night before holloween. Growing up in a new jersey city we called it mischief night, but the 'burbs she grew up in watered it down to goosey night. I know some places call it devil's night, etc... What names is it called elsewhere. What name brings the sweet memories of getting egged and flower sacked to you folks?
posted by jeffe at 7:04 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by jeffe at 7:04 AM PST - 38 comments
Why can't I rip mp3s?
For some reason, when I try to rip/import anything off a CD, all the audio on my laptop slows down to a choppy crawl. [more inside]
Gel, GU or?
What sort of fuel should I use for long-distance cycling events? Yes, there is [more inside]
posted by fixedgear at 6:28 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by fixedgear at 6:28 AM PST - 22 comments
Mater of our own domain names?
sorry about this
what is a (left-to-right) mirror image of the standard logarithmic graph called? [more inside]
posted by hayeled at 5:43 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by hayeled at 5:43 AM PST - 16 comments
Who ranked the ranks, and why?
In the US army, majors outrank lieutenants, but lieutenant generals outrank major generals. How did this happen?
posted by IndigoJones at 5:41 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by IndigoJones at 5:41 AM PST - 5 comments
How does one move cross-country?
How does one move cross-country? [more inside]
When good mentors go bad.
My mentor makes unhelpful negative comments when I ask questions, and gets snippy when I don't do as she suggests. What can I do? [more inside]
Mefite in Lancashire, UK has a few questions...
Mefite in Lancashire, UK has a few questions... [more inside]
No, I don't want to send a copy to Arnie, I just want to read it again
Help me find this ANCIENT, early-internet Conan The Barbarian fanfic/spoof story! My google fu has failed me! [more inside]
Messed up Windows "open folder" behaviour
I've messed up Windows "open folder" behaviour. Help! [more inside]
posted by bering at 2:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by bering at 2:46 AM PST - 4 comments
Citation of Video Games?
How do I cite video/computer games in a research paper? I have the in-text citation done; I just need to know how to do it in the works cited page. I'm using chicago style for the paper, but if you can tell me how to do it in any style, I can convert it.
posted by fvox13 at 2:18 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by fvox13 at 2:18 AM PST - 3 comments
The sailor's life
What's it like to live on a Navy ship? Firsthand knowledge preferred. [more inside]
posted by concrete at 1:51 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by concrete at 1:51 AM PST - 11 comments
I'd like a club lemon and a non-smoking seat away from the speakers please.
Is there any kind of dating scene (in Australia, or out of interest similar cultures such as the UK, US, Canada...) that doesn't revolve around alcohol? [more inside]
How much should I charge for the use of one of my photographs in a tv documentary?
How much should I charge for the use of one of my photographs in a tv documentary? The picture in question features a specific person who I photographed in a public setting. [more inside]
October 22
How to get subtitles to format correctly from my DVD player?
My friend gave me a home-burned DVD of DIVX content that comes with SRT subtitles. My DVD player plays the media fine, except it seems to display the subtitles too large -- they line-break in odd places and then the second line of text doesn't appear on screen at all. But if I watch the files on my computer in VLC, everything is fine. [more inside]
Just Passing Through
Posting for a friend: How can a Canadian get a job in a North Carolina middle school while his partner attends graduate school? [more inside]
Printer so sloooow!
Why is my printer spooling so slowly? Recently ( I dont know how recently) I've noticed that instead of printing page after page, there is a pause of a few seconds between each page of the pdf's i'm printing off. it takes forever, and i'd like to fix it. help! [more inside]
Which type of apple turns brown the fastest?
Calling all cooks: Which type of apple turns brown the fastest when sliced? [more inside]
posted by easternblot at 10:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by easternblot at 10:00 PM PST - 15 comments
Halloween Idea Websites
Halloween websites with tons and tons of pictures of homemade costumes? Google was not good to me... [more inside]
Bad for Kotex, sure, but for me?
MenstrualCycleFilter: My recent periods have been freakishly short. Should I be concerned, or just excited about all the money I stand to save on tampons? [more inside]
Culturally Clueless!
What's a culturally appropriate gift to give my fiancee's Iranian parents? [more inside]
Tips for woman on top position?
Tips for woman on top position? [more inside]
Does Grenadine Expire?
Will you please shut up so I can say something?
Frequently family members and friends on the phone speak in long, run on sentences without a natural pause. This gives me little chance to jump in and comment. So conversations are often one way. I know it probably stems from my wonderful listening skills and saying "yep," "uh-huh," and "hrm" all the time. But sometimes I would like to interject a thought or two into the conversation. I don't have this problem in meat space because facial expressions or gestures clue them in that I have something to say. So is there a good way that will get someone to pause over the phone?
VA funeral charges
My father-in-law who's a Korean War vet has full VA benefits. Still is there anything I need to look out for so as not to get shafted by funeral/cremation companies? [more inside]
Was I hacked?
I was in a public location last weekend with a wi-fi enabled laptop (windows xp). Someone, with another laptop, was broadcasting a session id with the name "Free Wireless Internet." Without really thinking about what I was doing, I connected to this machine for a duration of approx 5 minutes thinking that I would get free internet. There was in fact no internet access. The next time I checked my computer for certain files, I noticed that a bunch of data was missing. Is it possible to do wi-fi computer to computer hacks? In just 5 minutes? [more inside]
Advice wanted about starting a business making kid's cakes for cash.
My wife is thinking about starting a cake making business for kid's cakes. She is planning on buying a bunch of molds (like a ducky mold) and then putting the animal on a sheet cake. [more inside]
posted by rdurbin at 6:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by rdurbin at 6:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Long term side effects of using Pepcid AC to combat the Asian Flush?
Long term side effects of using Pepcid AC to combat the Asian Flush? [more inside]
International Baby Colours?
What colours do other cultures use for babies? Here we have baby blue & pink. Do other cultures also have colours that are used for newborns, or is that specific to Western culture?
Annoying, dealbreaker-level things women do in relationships
RelationshipFilter, for a female friend who's writing about this sort of thing: What annoying things do women do in relationships? [more inside]
Can I safely use a powerstrip with a voltage converter in Spain?
Can I safely use a powerstrip with a voltage converter to charge multiple electronic doohickeys in Spain? [more inside]
posted by stet at 4:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by stet at 4:49 PM PST - 8 comments
How much should brake service for a '91 Ford Explorer cost?
How much should brake service for a '91 Ford Explorer cost? [more inside]
posted by mphuie at 4:18 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mphuie at 4:18 PM PST - 9 comments
Haberdashery
HalloweenFilter: Where in Vancouver can I find a cheap derby hat like this. -OR- how can I make one myself? [more inside]
Can a horse do a horsepower?
Is it true that a horse is not capable of doing a horsepower worth of work? (And since horses are supposed to have such a high power to weight ratio are there any other animals that can do so?) [more inside]
Relocated tooth
After having an impacted wisdom tooth removed over three weeks ago the adjacent molar seems to have relocated because it feels like it's more elevated now and I can no longer bite down completely (there's also some sensitivity). [more inside]
Who said that?
My wife remembers reading a story about some famous person (Churchill, Franklin, ?) who, when interviewing a potential employee, took them to dinner. If the prospect salted his food before tasting it, he didn't get the job - presuming that they would rush to judgement without having all the facts. She can't remember who it was attributed to though. Anyone know?
posted by Pressed Rat at 3:28 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Pressed Rat at 3:28 PM PST - 13 comments
License please
I foolishly parked in a no-parking spot and when I came back to my car a cop was writing me a ticket. No problem, I messed up. He asked me for my drivers license though.
Since this was not a moving violation, did I have to give it to him, or could I have refused? Why did he need it?
He said that not paying it would result in the suspension of my license. I should mention that both my license and tags are out of state.
Why did Mimi Rogers' character get mad at Jeff Bridges' character in The Door in the Floor?
My boyfriend asked me why the Mimi Rogers character gets mad at the Jeff Bridges character in the movie The Door in the Floor. I was at a loss for words. Spoilers and [more inside]
Cross Media Publishing.
How do you easily cross publish to both print and web? [more inside]
Backup Strategy and External HDD Resilience
Hello! I have a backup strategy, which I think is okay but I would like some advice on whether my use of the external hdd is sensible. A little [more inside]
posted by mooders at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mooders at 1:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me PIMP OUT my CAR PHONE
My '92 Nissan Altima has a freakin' CAR PHONE in it. What can I do with it? [more inside]
Preparing for the publishing industry
How to prepare myself for a position in publishing? [more inside]
PHP script generator
I need a PHP script "generator" to do Change/add/delete/edit on a MySQL database. Is there a auto generator of such a script? (I use 1&1 - with ssh and a shell, and a XP machine at home)
Thanks!
posted by bright77blue at 12:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bright77blue at 12:54 PM PST - 8 comments
Answering Unasked Questions?
Do people ask for advice IRL? If they talk about a problem but don't specifically ask for advice, does that mean they don't want any? [more inside]
posted by meijusa at 12:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by meijusa at 12:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Preparing for a panel job interview.
How do I prepare for a job interview with a panel of 5-6 interviewers? [more inside]
SpoilerFilter
"The Prestige" spoiler question, do not read if you have any intention of seeing the movie. [more inside]
Help me stop being so paranoid
Help me stop being so paranoid and/or self conscious. [more inside]
PCLWhydoIcare?
When I am setting up printers on my Windows 2003 server, HP provides a PCL5e and PCL6 driver. What is the difference, and why do I care? [more inside]
Help me find work-appropriate hose.
Southern New Hampshire and/or Montreal Filter: Where do you get fashionable, thick hose with no wool in them? [more inside]
Replacing my truck passenger window
A laptop theif (grumble grumble) knocked out the passenger side window to my 1996 Ford Ranger. I only have liability and the YMCA where I was parked won't cover it, so I think I want to change the glass myself. [more inside]
art deco christmas trees
Help me find images of Christmas trees decorated in an art deco style. [more inside]
Mid-priced Boston hotels?
Can anyone recommend a nice, mid-priced hotel in Boston, in the city centre but not hard to get to by public transport from the airport? (Bonus points if I'm still going to be able to book a room for two weeks from now.) [more inside]
breaking the ancient seal of my basement floor
We want to paint the floor in our basement office. Having removed the dark red 1970s shag, there is cement underneath, but it is sealed.
1. Is it worth it to remove the concrete sealant to use a stain?
2. Can we paint over the concrete sealant using an epoxy paint?
3. Would it just be cheaper/easier to slap down some linoleum squares?
Thank you, Metafilterians, for your words of home improvement wisdom. [more inside]
posted by craniac at 8:26 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by craniac at 8:26 AM PST - 12 comments
Unlicensed boarding house in Washington DC?
Unlicensed boarding house in Washington DC? [more inside]
No mansierre for me ...
Shimauta
OkinawanMusicFilter: I live in New York City and want to buy some recordings of Okinawan music, but I don't want to pay $30 an album. Is there anywhere in the city or online where I can get them for less? To give you an example of what I am looking for, I really like the collection at Far Side Music, an English website.
How can I find a replacement button for my digital camera?
Can you help me find the part I need to fix my digital camera? [more inside]
Singing in the shower a 'waste of money'
How - and for how long - do you shower? Do you leave the water running all along? Why / why not? [more inside]
Mouse in the House
We definitely have mice in our garage. I'm worried they may be in our attic or our house interior and I need some advice. [more inside]
Over the twenties, in a barrel.
Training, silimming, and building at the dawn of one's thirties: tips, statistics, techniques? Way [more inside]
Conan, let me hear you.
Where can I find an audio clip of Conan the Barbarian screaming?
What can I do about my MacBook Pro's abysmal keyboard finish?
What can I do about my MacBook Pro's abysmal keyboard finish? [more inside]
October 21
Stalked? not really... just squicked.
How does one gently discourage a colleague from inviting herself to one's place? Of course there's quite a bit [more inside]
posted by lonefrontranger at 11:52 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by lonefrontranger at 11:52 PM PST - 23 comments
Weird optics
Let's say I find a shiny spherical object and under point lighting, I move it very close to my eye. I then focus on the bright spot, but focus at a distance of 1-2 feet until the patterns are in focus. At this point, it looks like a bad microscope. Am I looking at part of my own eye? Is this a documented phenomenon I could read about?
posted by aye at 8:44 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by aye at 8:44 PM PST - 19 comments
Netscape 7.2 Mail
My wife uses Netscape 7.2 Mail for all her email needs on her Windows XP box. When she clicks on a URL from within an email message, it launches the Netscape 7.2 browser to view the URL. How can we configure it to launch Firefox or Internet Explorer instead? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 8:43 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by jaimev at 8:43 PM PST - 2 comments
How to not scare guys off with my long term singleness?
I turned 30 yesterday. My longest ever sexual/romantic relationship was 6 months long, and took place when I was 21. Since then, I've had several flings, one-night stands, and extended flirtations, but nothing even remotely resembling a real/long-term relationship. [more inside]
Person Power?
What can one person (me) do to get US troops out of Iraq as soon as possible? [more inside]
Decent file hosting for a developer
Aussie developer friends are looking for affordable (or freeish) hosting. They're burning through 60+ gigs a month. Ideas? Suggestions? [more inside]
When college is too fun...
How did you get through your quarter-life crisis/post-college angst? [more inside]
posted by wuzandfuzz at 6:14 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by wuzandfuzz at 6:14 PM PST - 21 comments
How do I clean my ThinkPad's harddrive so I can sell it WITHOUT having to reinstall XP?
How do I clean my ThinkPad's harddrive so I can sell it WITHOUT having to reinstall XP? [more inside]
What is a good metaphor and a good analogy for this phenomenon?
I need a metaphor and an analogy for an application of social network theory. [more inside]
Why no worky?
SQLServerFilter: Quick question about views and using "NOT IN". [more inside]
Where can I find this obscure recording?
I'm trying to locate a circa 1992 live recording of Die Warzau's "Land of the Free". Any clues as to where it might have been released? [more inside]
Testy Copyeditors (yes, one word)
Very straightforward: would a testy copyeditor say "take out our grammar frustrations" or "take out our grammatical frustrations" and why?
posted by vers at 4:41 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by vers at 4:41 PM PST - 17 comments
Marriage, nerd-style
NerdProposalFilter: Looking for a creative way to ask my boyfriend to marry me, via World of Warcraft. [more inside]
Can you recommend a good restaurant in Bruges?
Can you recommend a good restaurant in Bruges? Am visiting for 2 days and want to make the most of the four eating out opportunities. Would prefer local cuisine and not too expensive, but any cuisine and budget considered...
What is this nefarious plant?
What is this plant/weed and how can a friend of mine control it? Exhibit A, Exhibit B, Exhibit C. [more inside]
posted by xmutex at 4:13 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by xmutex at 4:13 PM PST - 4 comments
What do I have to buy to have everything Peyton Manning says I should?
What do I have to buy to have everything Peyton Manning says I should? [more inside]
Watch for a cheap flight whenever it's available
How can I watch prices for a roundtrip flight for a few-day visit somewhere? The dates aren't as important as cheap fares-- pretty much any time through this coming April would be fantastic. I'd just like to watch for lower prices. How can I do this?
I can't get this song out of my head.
Can you help me find a song? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 3:32 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 3:32 PM PST - 19 comments
Macbook Pro graphics, to buy or not to buy
Macbook Pro graphics query: For a Photoshop user, is it necessary to get the 256MB graphics card?... [more inside]
Make my Gnome OSX'y
How do I configure Gnome (on Fedora Core 5, if it matters) and X11 to act like OSX with respect to keyboard input? [more inside]
Things to do outside in the autumn
I'd like suggestions for outdoor activities during autumn. [more inside]
Access Memo to Text, baby
Access Field question: On a linked ODBC table, I have part number information in a MEMO field, in this format: xx-xxx-xxxx. I would like to make this a TEXT field so that I can link it to another ITEM field that is associated with cost data. How can I do this in a query?
Thanks
The advertising history of Procter & Gamble
Help me find some good resources on the history of Procter & Gamble's advertising. [more inside]
posted by catburger at 1:42 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by catburger at 1:42 PM PST - 12 comments
I wanna read about weird shit!!
I used to like Rense, but he's gotten far too political. Where can I read weird, non-political news? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 1:09 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mutant at 1:09 PM PST - 12 comments
This Funny-Money Isn't That Funny
FontFilter: what's the font in which the word "Gutschein" is written on this concentration camp money? [more inside]
posted by evariste at 12:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by evariste at 12:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Who sings Lonesome Joey Grinder?
Lonesome Joey Grinder? Help me identify this song. [more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Frank Grimes at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Why does my internet connection keep dropping??
Wierd adsl connection problem. My google-fu has failed me. Please help - I'm tearing my hair out! [more inside]
Seeking memorials (anywhere worldwide) for people killed by police or government brutality?
Memorial / Activist Art: Where in the world are there public, physical memorials of any kind (sculptures, murals, installations, etc.) for individuals who were killed by police or by governments? I'm really inspired by the Omofuma Stein in Vienna (a self-funded/DIY granite sculpture, first installed guerilla-style in front of the Vienna Opera House and now permanently installed in Vienna's Museumsquartier) and I want to document/celebrate similar projects elsewhere in the world.
Poem ID, possibly Auden.
Poem identification: "There are no (something) rooms. There are no (something) doors." [more inside]
posted by Jeanne at 10:44 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Jeanne at 10:44 AM PST - 2 comments
Any first credit card advice?
Applying for my first credit card soon. What should I be looking for? [more inside]
Are your tubes clogged, too?
Mail Administrators: are you seeing a huge increase in the amount of e-mail? [more inside]
posted by popechunk at 10:16 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by popechunk at 10:16 AM PST - 19 comments
orthogonality isn't a SQL know-it-all after all, let's laugh at him
Help! Stumped by an SQL problem. [more inside]
Identify this chant or mantra.
What are these people singing? It sounds like padana-whey, padana-whey, padana, chanted over and over. [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn at 9:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Mr. Gunn at 9:50 AM PST - 4 comments
How can I find out who is behind a Web page ?
How can the identity of a web page creator be discovered?I have a problem with a local web page that is letting out sensitive cave locations and I want to try to contact the owner and let them know and perhaps inform/convince them to remove the problem. [more inside]
Yes, you're correct. I don't trust him.
I want to monitor activity on my computer, but I'm totally at a loss. Can you recommend any software? [more inside]
posted by damnjezebel at 9:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by damnjezebel at 9:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me constuct an astronaut helmet
How would I go about constucting a reasonable looking space helmet? [more inside]
I don't talk to my family. Does that make me a freak?
I've been estranged from my family for 3+ years. How can I explain this to a girl that I'm dating without seeming like a nutcase or weirdo? [more inside]
I want to be a temp slave.
JobFilter: What temp agencies are best for copy editing work in New York? [more inside]
Safely power 5V 2.0A device with 5V 2.1A adapter?
Can I safely use a 5V 2.1A power adapter for a device (Linksys WET11 Wireless Ethernet Bridge) that expects 5V 2.0A? [more inside]
posted by SomePerlGeek at 8:19 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by SomePerlGeek at 8:19 AM PST - 3 comments
Long life flashing LED
Any suggestions for a small, battery-powered flashing LED setup I can use for an outdoor mock alarm? [more inside]
"fling-ups"?
What are "fling-ups," exactly, and how does one do them? [more inside]
Smart Playlists Turned Dumb
Since I downloaded iTunes 7, my iPod no longer updates Smart Playlists on-the-go. What to do? [more inside]
Help on background of musical needed
Info on musical titled "Number the Stars" needed [more inside]
my keen wah is already kleen wah
Rinsing quinoa: is it really necessary? I haven't found a strainer dense enough that the quinoa doesn't get stuck in it to the point that rinsing it out is a real pain. Also, I often don't rinse it, and I don't notice any difference. Is there something inherently dirty about quinoa? I mean, it's still getting sterilized by boiling water, right? Why rinse quinoa but not rice, bulgur, etc.?
posted by bingo at 5:05 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by bingo at 5:05 AM PST - 17 comments
how do i convert .mp3x files?
how do I convert .mp3x files downloaded for free from allofmp3.com's "music for the masses" giveaway into .mp3 files i can use with my ipod?
Do you have a favorite breakfast casserole recipe?
I have a potluck brunch to go to tomorrow and would like to make an egg/bread type casserole. Does anyone have any good recipes they can share (that don't require refrigeration overnight)?
Who are some nonviolent political pranksters?
Please tell me about some nonviolent political pranksters I might have missed. [more inside]
October 20
Home theater shops in SF?
I'm taking a friend shopping for a home theater tomorrow in San Francisco. She has a very healthy budget, and I want to hit up some of the higher-end boutique stores that can give a good demo. Which ones should we go to? [more inside]
How do I get my business idea off the ground?
I'm seriously thinking about starting a small business/personal project, but the logistics are a nightmare. Help me get it off the ground, Hive Mind! [more inside]
The size of risk
Where can I find fomulas for calculating coordinating colors?
Where can I find mathematical fomulas for calculating coordinating colors for interior decorating projects? [more inside]
Is there a way to determine the THC content of my "Green Dragon" mixture?
I'm not a smoker, so I consume most of my THC by steeping 1/4 oz of weed in 26 oz of 151-proof rum.
(After a week or so, I strain the rum and consume it about a tablespoon at a time. It suits my needs quite well.)
I remember from my days of making homemade wine that there was a fairly easy way to estimate the alcohol content of wine by measuring the specific gravity before and after fermentation. Is there any similar method to get a ballpark idea of how much THC is in my rum?
posted by Tbola at 9:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Tbola at 9:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Your laundry has overstayed its welcome.
How long is "too long" to leave your laundry in a washer or dryer in a laundromat/apartment laundry room setting? What do you do when you need to do laundry and find that someone has left stuff in a dryer? [more inside]
Wheels on 1963 Ranchero
What was the original size wheels/tires that came on the 1963 Ford Ranchero? Thanks in advance!
posted by drleary at 8:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by drleary at 8:29 PM PST - 6 comments
Request MeFi Legal/General Advice on Fraud
I need help tracking down the source of a fraudulent transaction that has left me in a state of disbelief. It is quite appalling actually. Legal advice greatly appreciated. [more inside]
Dune or Dune-Not?
I just finished reading Frank Herbert's "Dune", and I am in love with it. Should I continue reading the series and/or see the movie adaptations, or will it ruin my fascination with the original book? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 at 6:02 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by sprocket87 at 6:02 PM PST - 58 comments
Rabby Roo?
Momentarily bereft of cash, I'm left wondering how my family is going to attend a costume-mandatory Halloween party next Friday. Any ideas? [more inside]
Not that I don't believe my mother-in-law...
Is there such a thing as pink, opaque Pears soap? [more inside]
How does this site load for you?
What's the best ISP on Holloway Road?
Editing file format help
Optimal export settings for video files (QTs) going from FCP to Avid Adrenaline? [more inside]
Medieval Eastern and Central European armor in films? Mih?
MovieFilter: A friend of mine needs to see some examples of Central and Eastern European armor from about a thousand years ago. What movies could you recommend which display such sorts of armor? [more inside]
How does a Protestant minister handle a confession of murder?
A murder was confessed to me. I am a minister. What is my legal obligation: to report the crime to the authorities, or to maintain the confidentiality of the confession? This is not hypothetical. [more inside]
How private are "private" medical records?
How much of my medical history is available to prospective employers/government institutions, and are there any questions regarding medical history or treatment that I am not legally obligated to answer? [more inside]
How do I get a wireless internet connection 200 feet away to another computer? (more inside)
How do I get a wireless internet connection 200 feet away to another computer? [more inside]
From mkv to divx
I have a bunch of .mkv files, a Mac (10.3.9, Toast), and a DVD player that plays divx. How can I convert those dang .mkv files to a format readable by my DVD player? Thanks.
What is native?
Help me clear up my misconception about display resolution: I always understood it that on the same 15" screen that if you went to a higher resolution, it would pack more pixels into that same 15" space. But resolution appears to be length of number of pixels x width of number of pixels. So is a 1080 hdtv always going to be bigger than a 720 hdtv? What am I missing?
I've got the low-down weblog blues
Hullo. I'm compiling some weblog traffic reports for a site running on two servers (for load balancing). As they are wont to do, each server has collected differnt data... [more inside]
Ttttrrrrrrrrrrrr
What's rattling under the hood of my car? [more inside]
Cheapest/Best Portable Net plan for Xbox Live?
Barring signal strength for a location or normal lag issues, what which plan is cheapest for portable Internet (Clearw're, Xanadoo, etc) service that I can laglessly play Xbox Live with? [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Tax free(lancer)?
Is it possible for an individual who does freelance work (computer programming, design, etc.) in Texas to purchase equiment used to do such work tax-free (such as computers)? [more inside]
posted by jimmy0x52 at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jimmy0x52 at 3:30 PM PST - 7 comments
How to install fonts on network profile?
When installing a particular font in a Win2k networked system, the font is gone after logging out and back in.... [more inside]
posted by IronLizard at 3:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by IronLizard at 3:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Area man keeping Muslim kids safe and happy, so you don't have to
What should I give as Eidi (Eid gifts) to kids of my Pakistani-American friends? [more inside]
What do you call those little quotes in books?
What is the term for those little quotes that sometimes open books? [more inside]
posted by SansPoint at 2:56 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by SansPoint at 2:56 PM PST - 13 comments
Read my lips?
Are muslim women who wear a veil or burka allowed to remove it to be lip read by deaf people? [more inside]
Weird Boy in the Bathroom Movie
Please help me identify a freaky 1970's (maybe 1960's) movie! Plot inside. [more inside]
posted by MaxVonCretin at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by MaxVonCretin at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I get my Simpletech drive to mount in windows?
Windows XP Home Edition won't recognize my Simpletech external hard drive. The USB ports are fine, the computer recognizes -every- other USB device I own (15+ devices.) Help! [more inside]
Help me build my ADD fortress of solitude!
Screw doctors, I have diagnosed myself with adult attention deficit disorder. I can keep it in control by limiting my exposure to distracting stimuli, but occasionally I need a place to retreat. [more inside]
Hippie Store?
I'm seeking a good New Age/Green/Hippie store in Chicago (northside preferred). [more inside]
posted by verysleeping at 12:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by verysleeping at 12:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Must I "diss" grace as an atheist?
What's the polite thing for an atheist to do during grace at the dinner table to which s/he was invited? [more inside]
posted by war wrath of wraith at 12:58 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by war wrath of wraith at 12:58 PM PST - 48 comments
What to wear to a job interview
InterviewFilter -- Should I wear a skirt suit to a job interview for a para-professional position? [more inside]
Where can I find radio shows that solve business problems in a case study format along the line of Harvard Business Review case study?
Where can I find radio shows that solve business problems in a case study format along the line of Harvard Business Review case study? [more inside]
It's not an easy thing to meet your maker.
Bladerunner theatrical release: did he or didn't he? Gorey details and [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 12:42 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by lekvar at 12:42 PM PST - 12 comments
Gutal awmaar baina.
Help me find sexy black boots for a very cold climate. [more inside]
Flash + components + XML
Help me start a bonfire in the Bay Area
Bonfire By The Bay: Can we do it? Please click down ⬇ there and find [more inside]
posted by symphonik at 10:46 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by symphonik at 10:46 AM PST - 12 comments
The big v in the big city, the big snip, snippy-snippy, etcetc. (VasectomyNYCFilter)
I'm looking to get a vasectomy in NYC and need some recommendations as to where I should go. [more inside]
Is this mold in my home their fault?
Do I have a case? Mold in the home and cable installation: [more inside]
you can't share your genes and you can't touch anyone elses!
My partner and I would eventually like to adopt a child - not immediately but some year soon. I am wondering if my medical history would effect my chances/application? [more inside]
Does anyone know how to find a website that sort of emulated mac os x?
Does anyone know how to find a website that sort of emulated mac os x? [more inside]
posted by mdbell79 at 10:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mdbell79 at 10:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Comprehensive XP -> Parallels migration
What's the most efficient way to transfer an entire functioning Windows XP PC to my new Mac running Parallels? [more inside]
Water-cooler time
What is the general norm of “water-cooler time” reported on an 8 to 5 timesheet? [more inside]
posted by tfmm at 10:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by tfmm at 10:09 AM PST - 17 comments
Freaking out Firefox
My Firefox (v: 1.5.0.7) is freaking out. [more inside]
Help me find an espresso tamper
I looking to buy an espresso tamper and knock out "thing" in San Jose, CA today before noon. Anyone know where I can find one? I checked a few local Starbucks and looked online at Williams-Sonoma and Sur La Table. Any suggestions on local coffee shops and/or specialty retailers in the North San Jose Area that have a selection of the above items?
posted by mhm at 9:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mhm at 9:59 AM PST - 6 comments
"No trucks over 6 wheels in left lane."
Ambiguous signage-filter: "No trucks over 6 wheels in left lane." [more inside]
How do I clean melted plastic off of a Ceran cooktop?
Is there any way to clean a melted plastic spatula off of a Ceran cooktop? [more inside]
posted by Tacos Are Pretty Great at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tacos Are Pretty Great at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Geocoding and driving time APIs?
Geocoding and finding driving time between geocoded addresses: best free APIs? [more inside]
Chicago pub quiz
What bars have good pub quizzes in Chicago? [more inside]
Display web content from a secured device on an Intranet site?
Display web content from a secured device on an Intranet site? [more inside]
posted by bda1972 at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bda1972 at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
What would you give someone who just got a banjo?
Friend just got a banjo and I want to get her a banjo-related gift. Li'l help? [more inside]
The mystery of the tax credit
How do tax credits work? My husband and I both bought Priuses early this year (well before the 60,000 mark), and we get tax credits of $3,150 for each car. Which is awesome, but... [more inside]
posted by Lyn Never at 8:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Lyn Never at 8:53 AM PST - 9 comments
Metafilter, "magazine" of the future!
If The Atlantic Monthly (or Harper's, or The New Yorker) were founded today, would it be Metafilter? [more inside]
My feet are wet - now it's time to get the 'swimsuit' part into the cold water.
Now that I'm getting familiar with PHP and MySQL et al, what should I add to my portfolio to make myself hirable? [more inside]
What's happening here?
I have seen a couple trucks owned by the city (public works trucks) with magnetic signs advertising to "Vote No" on an upcoming proposed charter amendment. I have also seen a flashing sign owned by City Hall with the same message to "Vote No on Prop. 7". Isn't this illegal?
riverrun
Has Finnegans Wake ever been translated? How?
Elegant trash/recycling bins?
I have little under-cabinet space and and am looking for a somewhat elegant solution to trash/food waste/recycling. Because of the lack of under-counter space, I need something free-standing and preferably with a small footprint. Suggestions? [more inside]
How do I increase my powers of reasoning?
I've read a study that suggests individuals who live in perpetual poverty have impaired reasoning capabilities. Assuming this is true, how can I learn to reason better? What ways can I improve my ability to accurately assess situations and troubleshoot problems?
Movie Booze + Pregnancy = ?
Question about Maya Rudolph, champagne, and A Prairie Home Companion. [more inside]
Unshackle my home network
Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router + Comcast Broadband connection. My Comcast connection will not allow the internet to flow through the wireless router [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 7:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 7:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Three legged puppy needs to fun fast!
Help my three legged German Shepard. [more inside]
Second Baby Shower ok?
Is having a baby shower for a second child ok? [more inside]
Stock Option Back Dating - wild and reasonable predictions wanted.
Magic Ball Filter: Stock Option Back Dating Scandal: How bad is it? How much is it going to affect the average person? [more inside]
posted by nnk at 6:46 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by nnk at 6:46 AM PST - 15 comments
Will I get ripped off by a used CD Web site?
Has anyone used secondspin.com to sell used CDs? Just a little bit [more inside]
Last minute change of plans.
Anywhere warm in the SE US to camp with too many dogs? [more inside]
turkey baster pregnancy movies
How do you get pregnant with a turkey baster? [more inside]
Internet Opinion Shaping Tricks
Sockpuppets and gaming Digg. What other tricks are being used to deceptively manipulate opinion online?
A weekend in Alsace
Looking for recommendations for a trip to Alsace, France this weekend. Currently, we're just across the border in Germany. Should we rent a car or take the train? Which towns must we see on a weekend trip? What are the best things to do (hiking, castles, etc.) and the best places to stay? Thanks!
What is this book?
Not so long ago, someone asked this question about a hypothermia situation in a book. I would like to read said book, but the title isn't mentioned. What is the book?
Suicide Album Cover
I'm looking for the story beind an album cover for (i think) a death metal band. The picture on the cover was supposedly taken by one band member posing with another band member that had committed suicide. [more inside]
posted by bob sarabia at 1:12 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bob sarabia at 1:12 AM PST - 5 comments
Do I stay in school, or stay at home (dad)?
I am in the first semester of a phd in history at a respected state school, with an M.A. under my belt. My wife and I just had our first baby in May, a beautiful daughter with a smile anyone in their right mind would die for.
As my wife has a decent job that pays very well, I'm the stay-at-home-dad, but I'm finding it increasingly difficult to juggle parenting with graduate school.
I can take a part time job with a record labe where I set my own hours and work from home; the perfect job for a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad).
Do I throw away all the hard work to get into this phd program and the (potential) future career of a professorship, or do I sweat this out and stick with the phd program while fathering? [more inside]
October 19
How does one export a quicktime file from iMovie that can be added to a web page?
How does one export a quicktime file from iMovie that can be added to a web page? [more inside]
Is there a desktop search tool that doesn't require administrative rights to install and run?
What tool can you use to perform full-text searches across PDF files that doesn't require administrative rights? [more inside]
The stress alone is worth billions.
Will I win my small claims lawsuit against this deadbeat publisher? [more inside]
Troubles with email forwarding..
Is there a way to automatically forward mail in a Yahoo account to a Gmail account without upgrading to mail plus??
Cheap Jeep?
How hard/expensive is it likely to be to get a ten-year-old Jeep to pass California emissions standards? [more inside]
posted by fuzzbean at 10:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by fuzzbean at 10:00 PM PST - 8 comments
live and write
I'm tired of making next to nothing writing complete bullshit. I'm so so so so tired of it. I want to maximize my freelance potential and even enter into whoredom so I can make some money to live on.
I'm in graduate school right now, but I need income, and I'd like to continue on in the field of creative journalism or analysis. What can I do? (this gets complicated) [more inside]
Shake it, bitch.
Why don't pro sports teams shake hands after a game? [more inside]
Germs for me to play with?
Plastic germ action figures that were sold in test-tubes: does anyone remember these toys? [more inside]
Maily maily moo, some questions for you
Two quick Mail.app questions: How do I "whitelist" an address,
and how do I get it to work behind a proxy [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics at 8:28 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Popular Ethics at 8:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Three weeks on a shoestring flying out of NYC - where should we go?
Three weeks on a shoestring flying out of NYC - where should we go? [more inside]
Where can public relations/communications job postings be found?
Where can public relations/communications job postings be found? [more inside]
posted by graytona at 7:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by graytona at 7:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Any great book marketing ideas?
Book marketing filter: I'm helping some friends with the release of a humor book. Any great strategies? [more inside]
squealing like a pig
Car-filter: There is something squealy and squeeking on my automobile-type machine. Help clueless person. [more inside]
Why won't they take my money?
Individual Health Insurance question - who wants this pile of money? [more inside]
Help us share notes on our win-mac network
How can we best share short notes and reminders across our win-mac network? [more inside]
posted by harmless at 6:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by harmless at 6:33 PM PST - 7 comments
Why does my turn signal blink faster when one of them goes out?
Why do my turn signals blink faster if one of them goes out? [more inside]
Help me get a handle on current politics!
Where can I find intelligent, non-partisan (or, failing that, bi-partisan) explanation of the recent Military Commissions Act of 2006. [more inside]
posted by hatsix at 6:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hatsix at 6:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Book that will scare the hell outta me?
I want to read a book that is gona scare the living daylights out of me. Preferably a thriller, not monsters and vampires, and it should be smart and believable. Show me the book that will make it hard for me to sleep after reading.
Help me become an X-men comic book geek!
Any X-Men experts hereabouts? What would you recommend as a starting point for someone who enjoyed the movies and the animated series from the early 90s and now would like to go back and actually read the original comic books? Are there any omnibus-type volumes that would help bring a new reader up to speed?
posted by John Smallberries at 5:53 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by John Smallberries at 5:53 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me keep the tubes unclogged
It seems like when someone is doing file sharing on the network everything else slows to a crawl. Besides setting a limit on the bandwidth in the file sharing program, can I set it on the router? Lets say the bandwidth hog was a roommate who I didnt want to have to police. Could I just do something on my end? [more inside]
Because I'm still confused by anatomical references to "[one's] humps..."
Help me DJ a dance at the middle school where I teach. [more inside]
posted by alphanerd at 5:34 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by alphanerd at 5:34 PM PST - 20 comments
Helping a Red Hot Chili Peppers fan in her time of need
Does John Frusciante or the Red Hot Chili Peppers have a charity organization to help battered women? (more inside) [more inside]
posted by kuppajava at 5:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kuppajava at 5:33 PM PST - 5 comments
With the holiday "blow all your money on crap" season just around the corner...
What are the best deal aggregator sites out there that DON'T focus on hard drives, monitors and tech stuff? (Not that there's anything wrong with that) [more inside]
Emotional stages of animal volunteering.
I'm looking for a blog post about four stages of animal shelter volunteers. [more inside]
posted by BrotherCaine at 5:21 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by BrotherCaine at 5:21 PM PST - 4 comments
What are good cheap gifts for kids this year?
I've got too many nieces and nephews to buy christmas gifts for this year and not enough money. Please, oh great and wise collective hive mind of the metafilter abyss, grant me some wisdom as to some great cheap gifts. [more inside]
Fun simple competitive good-looking multiplayer computer games?
What are the most addictive, not-too-hard-to-master, good-for-casual-gamers multiplayer computer games out there? Cool graphics appreciated. Strategy games preferred, but not required...
More stressful than bigamy?
Diaper Disposal
Should I get a diaper pail? [more inside]
How to search for tv show content via internet
Is there a way to search upcoming television shows for topics? For example, I would like to know if there are any upcoming television shows about the Black Plague. Short of getting a tivo, is there a way to do this via the internet? [more inside]
Sales leads for small biz?
Any recommendations for a no b.s. sales lead service for a one person mortgage broker biz? [more inside]
What can she be for Halloween?
Halloween Costume suggestions. [more inside]
I swear, this is the last revision... (famous last words)
My creative coworkers aren't famous, yet deserve some recognition for their efforts on a tough project with an impossible client. Internally, I'm singing their praises and making their successes known to management. Additionally, I'd like to get them a treat. Here's where you come in: [more inside]
Making good use of a sabbatical month.
How can I prepare best for a period of reseach consolidation/writing? [more inside]
posted by paduasoy at 2:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by paduasoy at 2:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Home delivery of groceries?
Does anyone have any experience with home grocery delivery in South Orange County? [more inside]
What does an Advisory Board do?
What is an Advisory Board and what does it do? [more inside]
What makes "the rules of the game" great?
How do I analyze the film "the rules of the game"? [more inside]
posted by njb at 2:04 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by njb at 2:04 PM PST - 14 comments
Theres a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
A member of my family has been entering my house in my absence when it has been particularly impressed upon that person that it is specifically against my wishes. [more inside]
How to have an Ubuntu machine display a slideshow of the Flickr 'Interestingness' photos for that day?
How to have an Ubuntu machine display a slideshow of the Flickr 'Interestingness' photos for that day? [more inside]
Who is Hollywood trying to reach with sucky female roles?
What target audience are movie producers trying to reach when they cast women in superfluous bimbo roles in action movies? [more inside]
Life beyond bars.
So what's it like being released from prison? [more inside]
Helping kids deal with a move?
Helping children deal with a move? [more inside]
If the market hits 12K do I get a bonus?
EconomyFilter: I have a difficult time figuring out why the Dow Index breaking 12,000 translates into anything good for the average person on the street. Help me understand! [more inside]
posted by Funmonkey1 at 1:20 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by Funmonkey1 at 1:20 PM PST - 41 comments
Erudition's Musicians?
Off to a Decemberists show tonight, and thereby wondering: What are some musical acts, especially predating 1980, with a simliar proclivity toward verbosity and the historical or arcane? [more inside]
how do I send files >1GB? OSX
I am a mac OSX user and I want to send Huge (>1GB) files via the internet.
Does anyone have a solution other than Yousendit, dropshare or AIM?
how does it feel to have your period?
how does it feel to have your period? [more inside]
What channels am I actually going to watch?
UKTVFilter: Help me pick the channels I’ll actually watch! [more inside]
Do most white guys in Alabama have their hair cut like the guys on Two-A-Days?
Do most white guys in Alabama have their hair cut like the guys on Two-A-Days? How about the rest of the south? Is this considered attractive? [more inside]
Where can I find cheap or free data feeds for movies in theatres and new DVD releases for use in a commercial website?
Where can I get free or low cost movie feeds / data sources for use in a commercial website? [more inside]
posted by jikel_morten at 12:03 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by jikel_morten at 12:03 PM PST - 2 comments
What Christmas train should I get?
Mirror mirror on the wall, who has the wobbliest thighs of all?
Best way to rid self of seriously awful cellulite, short of surgery? [more inside]
How can I change the default 'address bar search' in Firefox?
How can I change the default 'address bar search' in Firefox? [more inside]
posted by simonash at 11:13 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by simonash at 11:13 AM PST - 5 comments
bowling team name
Need a bowling team name - work at an ad agency but having trouble being creative...
posted by cleve9 at 10:59 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by cleve9 at 10:59 AM PST - 25 comments
Tintintroduction
The Adventures of Tintin — where to begin? [more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny at 10:55 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Robot Johnny at 10:55 AM PST - 20 comments
Relocation from Israel to Palo Alto
Seeking advice for someone relocating for his job from Israel to Palo Alto, CA. [more inside]
posted by mlis at 10:45 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mlis at 10:45 AM PST - 5 comments
Beware. PHB lurking ahead.
Help me prevent my Pointy Headed Boss from implementing a daily required karaoke session. Theres definatly [more inside]
posted by Jonsnews at 10:45 AM PST - 63 comments
posted by Jonsnews at 10:45 AM PST - 63 comments
Duh. Huh.
I'm looking to identify an Eighties rap song for a friend. The only problem is that we don't know any of the words and I'm only (maybe) familiar with it through an FM morning show type Parody (Vaguely recalled from my eighties childhood). Warning: May involve Reagan. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie at 10:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by sourwookie at 10:43 AM PST - 7 comments
Saying or blessing for baby quilt
Dylan lyrics appropriate for baby or Malagasy traditional lullaby? [more inside]
Bird is the word.
Los Angeles Residents: Can anyone identify what the heck these birds are, hanging from power lines all over Hollywood and the West Side? [more inside]
How to get a computer in Mexico without paying through the nose?
Is anyone flying from the US to Mexico in the coming week? Would you like to bring me a computer? (Or: Does anyone have any ideas for getting a fair price on a Mac in Mexico City?) [more inside]
posted by jacob at 10:21 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jacob at 10:21 AM PST - 9 comments
How to display a system modal dialog on Symbian or Windows Mobile?
I'm interested in displaying a system modal dialog on a Symbian S60/UIQ and/or a Windows Mobile device. [more inside]
What's going on with my email?
Has a company given out my email address, or am I at fault? [more inside]
Make our Greece vacation rock the house, please.
GreeceFilter: Traveling there for the first part of November, with my parents and 3 (adult) siblings. Itinerary inside, please suggest places to go, things to do, eats not to miss, how to avoid baby-throwing gypsies, etc.. [more inside]
"Pull my finger." "Why'd you just cut the cheese?"
What's the connection between finger-pulling and farting? [more inside]
How do I responsibly dispose of old zip disks?
My company has a cartload of old zip disks with non-confidential info on them (and a zip drive). Is there any good way to dispose of these...? Someplace that could erase and reuse or resell them would be ideal, since we don't have the staff to go through and erase them ourselves. (We're in N. TX but could possibly ship them off). I just hate to put them in the landfill.
Books about women heroes and role models for a 12-year-old girl?
What are some good biographical/autobiographical books about inspiring women I could put together into a set for my 12-year-old niece? [more inside]
What is my best option for repair of my PSP?
What is my best option for repair of my PSP? [more inside]
Now that's what I call Marine Biology!
What's the best way to go about going "back" to school after dropping out and taking a few years off? Of course, there is a ton [more inside]
posted by atomly at 9:00 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by atomly at 9:00 AM PST - 7 comments
All lyrics to Cohen's Hallelujah?
What are all the 15 verses of Leonard Cohen's song Hallelujah? [more inside]
posted by poq at 8:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by poq at 8:47 AM PST - 6 comments
How to restrict shell access?
SSHFilter: How to restrict commands available to users who connect to a Linux box for file transfer, presumably via SSH? [more inside]
How to extract metadata from a CD
Is there a program that can extract all of the metadata including ISRC codes from an audio CD in my drive? [more inside]
Function Follows Form
I'm looking for examples that turn the aphorism "form follows function" on its head. The idea that functions can be inspired by new forms. [more inside]
Not just a father but a dad
Daddy-daughter advice, or what can you tell me that you've learned? [more inside]
No happy endings...
I've never been to a spa or had a 'real' massage...but I want to now. What can I expect? [more inside]
MS Publisher to Mac?
Client sent me a bunch of MS Publisher files...I'm on a mac. [more inside]
Short trip suggestions?
The SO and I have been dating for over a year, and we have yet to take a vacation somewhere. I want to know if he and I travel well together, so I need a suggestion of a good city to visit for a long weekend (three days, four max) in the middle of November or December. Parameters inside. [more inside]
Fleur-de-lis branding
Why would criminals have been branded 'Fleurdeliser': Hollyband 1593: Fleurdeliser, to burne one with an hot floure-de luce betweene the shoulders, when the Fleur-de-lis was employed by the French monarchy as a symbol of faith, wisdom and chivalry?
posted by tellurian at 6:27 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tellurian at 6:27 AM PST - 6 comments
Why does hot tea have a [much] different flavor than bottled tea?
Why does hot tea have a [much] different flavor than bottled or sweet tea? [more inside]
Discovering a WEP key in XP
In Windows XP, is there any way of discovering the WEP key that is saved for a particular wireless connection? [more inside]
posted by blue mustard at 6:06 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by blue mustard at 6:06 AM PST - 14 comments
Where can I buy microsd to minisd converters in the Sydney area?
SydneySiders Filter: Where can I buy microsd to minisd converters in the Sydney area? [more inside]
What's the cutest $50 thing in the world?
What's the cutest thing in the world? [more inside]
Easiest way to legally work in Canada?
How hard would it be for a US Citizen to immigrate to Canada? There is, of course [more inside]
Troubleshooting Adobe Breeze problem
Has any on had problems with Adobe Breeze 5.1 Presentations made with audio not playing in IE? [more inside]
Which DLP or Rear Projection HDTV should i buy?
Im looking to purchase a DLP or Rear Projection HDTV, which brand is the best?
Can you remember this arcade game?
I fondly remember an arcade game from my childhood at the local junk-food kiosk, but I can not remember the name. I have tried to search Google, but I have not found anything.
The game, as I remember it, was a side-scrolling shoot ‘em up. You flew planes (1 player or 2 players) and on the ground beneath you dinosaurs where actively trying to kill you with their prehistoric might. [more inside]
posted by Grums at 2:53 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Grums at 2:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Food for Faulkner
Food for Faulkner: My boyfriend just suggested we go on a road trip this Sunday to Rowan Oak, Faulkner's old digs, to celebrate his finishing The Sound and the Fury recently. I would like to pack a picnic lunch, or some kind of car-friendly food, and it just occurred to me it'd make me a super duper brilliant girlfriend if I could think of something Faulkner related. Best would be food mentioned in his books, but even something related to Faulkner's life would be cool. [more inside]
Will an ipod display international characters?
How does the new gen ipod handle international characters in ID3 tags of an mp3 file? [more inside]
posted by the cydonian at 1:35 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by the cydonian at 1:35 AM PST - 5 comments
Where should I contribute?
So, not that it matters, but, were I to make a paltry political contribution, what would be the most strategic fund for a donation? [more inside]
Chinese Branch Time
How do I get a judge to marry me on the weekend in GA?
Which Georgia judges preform weddings (on the weekends, at venues, not the courtroom)?
Does anyone have recommedations for a good one? [more inside]
October 18
What would Sun Tzu say?
Help me be the win at paintball. [more inside]
Can a minor accept a document from a process server?
Is it legally binding in the state of Washington for a minor to accept a document delivered by a process server? [more inside]
posted by jeffbarr at 10:55 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jeffbarr at 10:55 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I freelance in France?
What's the easiest way for a Canadian citizen to live and work in France for a few years earning a living doing freelance web work? [more inside]
Help me with my White Balance problem.
I've been having a bit of problem getting my WB set just right on my new 30D. I think the canon's have a tendency to AUTOWB a bit too cool for my taste. I'm thinking about getting an Expodisc or something like it. Do they really work as well as the advertising says in setting your custom White Balance? Could I achieve the same effect by putting tissue paper or tracing paper on the lens while setting Custom WB? Help!
Help me be a bettor juror than Pauly Shore
I just recieved a summons to appear for jury duty in Williamson County, TX, at the end of this month. I've read a lot of the first page of google results for "jury duty", but I am hoping that my favorite (ask)mefites can give me a more personal view of their experiences with jury duty. [more inside]
So I wanna get a ferret.
So I wanna get a ferret. Am I making a mistake? Should I get a kitten instead? [more inside]
Got Rain Forest?
Pacific Northwesterners headed to Costa Rica on a Honeymoon, any suggestions? [more inside]
Valencia Street Parking
In San Francisco, CA, on Valencia Street, in the Mission, I've noticed that many people park in the turn lane. Is this legal? [more inside]
posted by mto at 9:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mto at 9:41 PM PST - 13 comments
How do journalists find 'regular people' when they profile them for public interest articles?
How do journalists find 'regular people' when they profile them for public interest articles? [more inside]
How can I get rid of a mystery blank space in Firefox?
What is the mysterious blank space that occasionally shows up at the top of my Firefox window, and how can I get rid of it? [more inside]
Do I confess to Uncle Sam?
I'm thinking about applying for a government job in a field which would almost certainly require a backgound check. I've toked up. Am I screwed? [more inside]
What to do in Spokane this week-end....
What is there to do with a 17-year-old son when visiting Spokane, Washington this week-end (Friday, 10/20 through Sunday morning 10/22)? We'll have a car. Thanks
Cornell WP template
A watermark to add lines in a word processing template? [more inside]
Sexy Web Based Wishlist Services
I'm looking for a slick, web 2.0-esque, well designed wishlist site. [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 6:24 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by JPowers at 6:24 PM PST - 11 comments
Moste Odiferouse Emissione
I'm looking for some (free) stock art borders to use on certificates that I'm printing on the computer (like this). [more inside]
Help me decide whether to have a baby or study medicine first.
My partner and I really want to procreate. I also want to go to medical school. I've spoken to friends about this, to gather several schools-of-thought that might be useful in making some kind of decision as to the timing of these two things. Now I'm turning to you. Which should we do first? [more inside]
posted by mjao at 5:54 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by mjao at 5:54 PM PST - 49 comments
Giving to charity without getting junk mail?
Is there a way to donate money to charity without ending up on junk mail lists?
posted by blakeleyh at 5:50 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by blakeleyh at 5:50 PM PST - 14 comments
Has the Apple Records logo ever been used prominently on the outside of an album cover?
Has the Apple Records logo ever been used prominently on the outside of an album cover? (I'm specifically interested in LPs -- it cannot be a CD or DVD cover.) [more inside]
posted by scody at 4:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by scody at 4:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Who will retrofit my house?
I want to retrofit my early-60's rambler so it's less likely to kill me during an earthquake (and so I can get earthquake insurance). Any recommendations for companies or contractors in the Seattle area?
What happened to the store Natural Wonders?
Does anyone know where I might be able to find a CD called "Thunderstorms" that was sold and manufactured by the now-defunct store Natural Wonders? [more inside]
What is this crime game I played
GamesFilter: When I was small I used to play a side-scrolling crime game, but I can't remember what it was called. [more inside]
posted by nakedsushi at 4:10 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by nakedsushi at 4:10 PM PST - 2 comments
Where can I get good, free, Podcast hosting?
I am looking for a free service to host my podcasts. Ideally Id like a ton of storage space (unlimited if possible) to host all episodes. I host redundant copies of my podcast (enhanced, nonenhanced, etc) Anybody know of any good services for this?
Help me Brits!
Where can I find recordings of Zappa influenced Sons of Mr. Greengenes, former band of alt-movie heartthrob Cillian Murphy? (As far as I know they never released anything, but they played for a few years and were offered a record deal, so there have got to be Demo tapes somewhere!)
Help me stop my computer from locking up and/or rebooting!
My computer keeps locking up and/or rebooting! Help me find the problem. [more inside]
tar on my car :(
I drove through a work area today and my car is covered in tar. What can I do? [more inside]
How to capture photos from an online Flash slideshow?
How can I capture a photo from an online Flash slideshow? Yahoo! News and the WashPost use these slideshows and I'd love to be able to capture one or more pics. Any info appreciated.
How should I fix a bent Powerbook casing?
Part of my Powerbook's aluminum casing is bent, keeping me from plugging in an external monitor. Is this a DIY, an Apple store fix, or am I just SOL? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff at 3:25 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by spaceman_spiff at 3:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I sell a custom-built MAME cabinet?
Am I Drupal or Not?
What are the downsides to using Drupal versus a roll-your-own framework in a high-traffic commerce site that will need to be customised quite a bit in the future? [more inside]
More stone knives, more bear skins...
What is the best browser to use to access Gmail from a Mac running OS 9? [more inside]
posted by mzurer at 2:49 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mzurer at 2:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Quark tips?
Quark tips for high-school newspaper crash course in layout, design, and editing? [more inside]
Save deleted files?
WinXP Filter: Does anyone know of a program to make files deleted from network drives go to Recycle Bin rather than vanish?
How do I get my domain name back?
Help me get back my domain name. It was stolen. [more inside]
Is there a way to back up the songs on my iPod to a USB flash drive?
Is there a way to back up the songs on my iPod to a USB flash drive?
posted by zembla3 at 2:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zembla3 at 2:19 PM PST - 5 comments
How are your dad's goats? My dad has goats too...
Flexinode or CCK or ?
DrupalGurus: Flexinode, or CCK? [more inside]
Drowning in debt
I've got around $8000 in credit card debts, my minimum payments are costing me as much as my rent, and the interest rates are so high that I'm not gaining any ground. Help! [more inside]
posted by squidlarkin at 1:49 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by squidlarkin at 1:49 PM PST - 30 comments
I want to do something real
I have a fresh B.S. in Computer Science, and I'm currently in graduate school. And I hate it. But, I want to do research. Can you help me find a "side door" into corporate R&D? Alternatively, add to my list of R&D labs. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 1:44 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Netzapper at 1:44 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me be a better college instructor
They say good teachers beg, borrow and steal from one another, so I'm asking you for ideas. I'm teaching a college-level reporting and editorial writing class this spring. I've taught it before, but I'm looking for new and creative ideas to make things interesting. I'm also looking for some techniques to ward off/prevent bad habits--I've had problems in the past with students pushing the attendance policy, and problems of the "but I e-mailed my paper to you! You didn't get it?" variety. [more inside]
What is this pill?
What is this pill? Oval, largeish, yellow with brown specks, and a capital "V" imprint. [more inside]
Marathon Runner's Care Package, help please!
My roomate will be running in her first marathon this weekend and she is getting the jitters. To help her out (emotionally) I want to put together a " care package" for her flight (cross country) and/or the time before/after the race. What can a put together (low cost- Im a grad student) that will give her heart the urge to run, her mind some confidence and will just let her know I'm thinking of her?
What kind of glue do I need?
How can I glue a photo behind perspex? [more inside]
high-speed drive
I bought some CD-RWs and noticed that they're for "high-speed drives only." Does anyone now if the internal drive on an iBook G4 qualifies?
Graphically editing multi-page PDFs
Graphically editing multi-page PDFs quickly (erasing things, mostly) [more inside]
posted by anonymoose at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by anonymoose at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me fix my heater
I have an old furnace in my home that I can't get working. Now that summer is over, I'd like to run the heater again, but the burners won't ignite. I've just replaced the thermocouple and that didn't seem to help. It seems it will cost ~$100 to just get a diagnosis. If I could narrow down what was wrong, I might be able to fix it myself. Any ideas? I can post photos if that will help.
Looking For Bald Geeks Fictional/Nonfictional
Can you list any bald famous (semi-famous is OK) geeks? Could be fictional or nonfictional. Must be bald for other reasons then making a statement, character role or health reasons..... [more inside]
I need help with counting.
I got the job. Now I need a little help with it. Someone I briefly worked under while at this job has posed a Microsoft Access question to me. I understand a good amount of Access but this was immediately over my head. I told her that I would see what I could find out for her. [more inside]
posted by horseblind at 12:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by horseblind at 12:12 PM PST - 11 comments
SMS Shortcode
I'm interested in getting my own sms shortcode in the US. I have no clue about anything else involved in the technology or where to even start the search. Does anyone have some good resources to understand the technology and leads on how to go about purchasing the shortcode? OS X solutions preferred.
Management: means do not meet ends
I'm looking for a term for (and famous/interesting examples of) the crisis situation that occurs in an organization when the standards to which employees are held for "success" become separated (by management policies) from the ends that the organization is actually trying to achieve. In other words: Employee X "succeeds" when completing Y task, even though Y does not contribute to the effectiveness of the overall mission. For instance, Enron. Is there a term for this? Something dissonance? Other famous examples?
Need an artsy yet simple web design firm in NYC
I'm looking for a small, arts/music oriented web design firm to design a webpage for a retail shop with web sales (preference for firms located in NYC). Any recommendations? I don't need/want any crazy flash animations, just simple, classy, musical, yet somewhat hip, if that makes any sense. Just for reference, I very much enjoy the look and feel of the Enja Records website.
A Fun Trick-or-Treat House
How can I make trick-or-treating a fun experience for the kids who come to my door, without doing something time-consuming? [more inside]
posted by pricklypear at 11:49 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by pricklypear at 11:49 AM PST - 44 comments
Alone in a hotel room
Photofilter: in a college history of photography class I remember seeing some slides from a color photographer who took pictures of lonely-looking people in hotel rooms. One in particular was a man, fully clothed, sitting on the edge of a bed in what was obviously a mid-price motel room. There was a sort of pale green cast to the shot. Anybody know who the photographer is?
posted by rossmeissl at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by rossmeissl at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Mucus, is it better to spit or swallow?
When engaging in a high aerobic activity that causes mucus to build up, is it better to swallow the mucus or spit it out? [more inside]
feel the stretch!
ear piercing/stretching question inside & a good piercing shop in nyc? [more inside]
Why is GMail locking up on me?
GMail keeps locking up on me for a couple seconds at a time. What gives? [more inside]
Help! I'm wasting half my day filling out the same forms over and over...
I fill out a lot of the same postal form, just with small amounts of different information in it. This form needs to be printed out a couple dozen times a day. Is it possible to dreates a PDF in Acrobat or Indesign that has a user-fillable text box that will show up when printed? I'm currently just editing and printing a Word doc, which is less than ideal.
Plug me in.
I just came into possession of two beautiful 'Snell Type E' loudspeakers. Am I gonna be able to hook them into my standard modern day stereo component? I don't recognize the plugs--anyone know what cables i will need?
What am I doing wrong, I lift weights, but don't get stronger.
Fitness Filter: Please help. When I lift weights, I lift to failure but still see no gains in size or ability to lift. This also applies to push-ups and sit ups. [more inside]
I can't eat crunchy foods anymore!
I have a lump directly below my mandible and best of all, it grow to over 3 times it's size when I eat...crunchy foods. [more inside]
Name my homemade PVC skeleton
Clever-naming filter: We need a punny name for a home-made halloween decoration. [more inside]
Plantronics headset to normal phone converter.
I need help trying to "hack" a Plantronics headset with a quickdisconnect connector to work on a "regular" phone. [more inside]
GRE Literature Subject Test
A friend of mine is taking the GRE English Literature Subject test in a couple weeks. She was an English major in undergraduate. Any tips on a quick study plan? [more inside]
posted by mammary16 at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mammary16 at 9:27 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me get paid to be a book nerd.
PublishingJobsFilter: I am trying to land a job in the book publishing industry in New York, and it's been a fairly daunting process so far. Please hold my hand. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 9:24 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 9:24 AM PST - 25 comments
Now we know better...
The world isn't flat and pluto isn't a planet. What are some other things that the majority of the population were taught, believed, or were led to believe that we have since found out otherwise? [more inside]
Cool sites for "Tweens?"
Looking for cool, well-designed sites for "tweens." [more inside]
Skunked or not?
Cribbage expertise sought for peculiar situation. [more inside]
Software for writing poetry?
Has anyone seen software for writing formal poetry? [more inside]
posted by pracowity at 8:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by pracowity at 8:43 AM PST - 10 comments
How did people get around in 1800?
What was the predominant means of transportation for the common american man in 1800? [more inside]
posted by davidvan at 7:14 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by davidvan at 7:14 AM PST - 20 comments
Know any good Bush jokes?
So George W. Bush, Hillary Clinton, and Kim Jong-Il walk into a bar... [more inside]
MacFilter: What procedures would allow a User directory to exist on an external hard drive?
MacFilter: What procedures would allow a User directory to exist on an external hard drive? [more inside]
posted by Colloquial Collision at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Colloquial Collision at 6:49 AM PST - 9 comments
I need a birthday cake (in London)!
I need a birthday cake for Friday (Sat morning at the latest). Doesn't have to be anything exciting, just something that can feed about 20 people, and says 'Happy Birthday' on it.
I live in London - where on earth would I go to get such a thing? I guess I could try large supermarkets, but there aren't many in central London, and it would be nice to get something 'handmade', by a decent bakery. All suggestions gratefully recieved!
posted by ascullion at 6:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ascullion at 6:47 AM PST - 10 comments
Need a vacation cell phone
I will be going to Thailand for most of the month of January and I was wondering if anyone could recomend a cell phone provider for the month that I could use to call back home to the states. I would like to be able to talk for roughly 10-20 hours and spend less than $100 (including the phone) if possible.
Savings in international flight taxes from Australia
Get me off this hemisphere! Help me find cheap(er) flights out of Australia to Europe. Price are reasonable until taxes come into play (+25%). Is there a way around this? Help me beat the taxes and get a better deal! [more inside]
What are the canary islands like?
Where should we go for new year? Egypt? Canary islands? Anywhere else? What are these places really like? Criteria and... [more inside]
posted by handee at 5:02 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by handee at 5:02 AM PST - 18 comments
Where can I find out of copyright botanical engravings?
Where can I find copyright/royalty-free botanical engravings? I'm looking more images like those on the last page of The Grammar of Ornament. Printed catalogues, modern (copyright/royalty-free) books, or antique books that I can scan are fine (I have access to one of the UK's desposit libraries). Online sources would ideally be at a high-resolution suitable for printing, but if they're lo-res, I'd still love to take a look. Like I say, I'm particularly interested in botanical images, but sources of anything decorative and ca. 19th century are very welcome. Sadly, I can't use advertising, text or images of people.
Is it common for US Americans to incorrectly assume that Russian is only spoken in Russia
Is it common for Americans to incorrectly assume that Russian is only spoken in Russia but forget that it is also a common language in the former Soviet states? [more inside]
posted by gregb1007 at 2:37 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by gregb1007 at 2:37 AM PST - 38 comments
Mating call of the barking spider is getting deeper
Umm how do I put this? When I was younger, the trouser trumpet used to sound and feel crisp and fast but now that Im older its become more like a tuba - sort of full and airy and slow. What's happening back there? Should I be worried? (FYI it's only ever handled the usual one-way traffic.)
posted by zaebiz at 2:37 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by zaebiz at 2:37 AM PST - 23 comments
Yuma, AZ exercise - run, lift, and box
Where is a good place to work out and run in Yuma, AZ? [more inside]
what's the name for this weird japanese stripper fecal phenomenon?
what's the name for the japanese practice in which strippers eat fruit and nuts all day and subsequently let their male clientele eat their feces?
a friend is trying to a) verify that this is an actual phenomenon and b) find out the term for it
October 17
Health Insurance for $200?
Min-Max Health Insurance for $200 [more inside]
Getting laid without getting HPV
Other than abstinence, condoms and being careful, if there anything that can be done to help avoid catching HPV? [more inside]
How do i get my partner to get a job?
How can I get my white sheets white again?
How can I get my white sheets, er, white again? [more inside]
Don't tell Scotty.
Friends' exes are off-limits, right? Aren't you supposed to clear it with your friend before you make a move on his ex? [more inside]
posted by emelenjr at 10:16 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by emelenjr at 10:16 PM PST - 49 comments
Waves
Recommendations for good explanations of waves and vibrations. I'm taking a college-level course (includes DiffEQ and some linear algebra) on the physics of waves, and it's completely stumping me. I need help parsing the topic as a whole. Much [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by anonymous at 10:15 PM PST - 12 comments
What is needed to solemnize a marriage in Florida?
So a family friends wants me to solemnize their marriage....what needs to be done? [more inside]
What should I tell him?
I may have health information about someone that I don't want to have. Should I disclose? How on earth do I approach it? [more inside]
Stable and safe or.... the unknown?
Should my boyfriend and I break up? [more inside]
MetaWii
Will I be able to buy a Wii on the 19th of November with out much trouble?
Or will I being kicking and fighting with parents trying to buy one for their kids, like what happened with the Tickle me Elmo a few years back? [more inside]
posted by Beaufort at 9:20 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Beaufort at 9:20 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I convert CorelDraw files?
How do I convert a CorelDraw (.cdr) file into a more open format (pdf, jpeg, bmp, ANYTHING).
Was I right about Archimedes?
Does a 'water bridge' (like the one in Magdeburg, Germany) have to be strong enough to carry both the water and the ship travelling upon it? Or, thanks to displacement, does it only need to be strong enough to carry the water? [more inside]
HT verify timestamp of an email?
I received an assignment by email from a student five days after it was due. The 'sent' date on the email is the day the assignment was due, but the 'received' date was five days later.
Can I verify the real time the message was originally sent from the email header (below)? If not, if the email originated from a university address, should the IT staff be able to get the information?
Thanks MeFi. [more inside]
Flunking a college course
Flunking a college course, what to do? [more inside]
Celebrity star maps of london?
Are there celebrity star maps of london? [more inside]
How can I get my dog ready for puppy camp?
How can I and my dog best cope with leaving her at a dog boarding place for two weeks? Dog has "issues" and perhaps so do I. [more inside]
Have you ever flown a very long distance with a baby?
Anyone flown extremely long distances with an infant? We're planning to fly to Thailand from NYC with an 11-month-old and I'm wondering if it's best to fly direct and get it over with in one long ugly trip or fly with stops in Seattle and Taiwan so baby (and we) can get a break for a bit. There's a little more info inside. [more inside]
30d with adobe bridge preview problems
i'm using adobe bridge as my image browser as opposed to photo mechanic and iview, etc. i need to very meticuously organize a large amount of photos (10gigs) with many keywords, etc. problem is that i use a canon 30d and when i open the raw (CR2) images in bridge the jpeg preview does not come up. just the standard CR2 icon. i've tried downloading all the latest updates and still have no luck. any suggestions?
Obviously, I'm not a golfer
In the intro to The Big Lebowski, a monologue by The Stranger (which I have more or less memorized), he says "See, they call Los Angeles the "City Of Angels"; but I didn't find it to be that, exactly. But I'll allow it as there are some nice folks there. 'Course I ain't never been to London, and I ain't never seen France. And I ain't never seen no queen in her damned undies, so the feller says. But I'll tell you what - after seeing Los Angeles, and this here story I'm about to unfold, well, I guess I seen somethin' every bit as stupefyin' as you'd seen in any of them other places. And in English, too."
What is the allusion being made with "the queen in her damned undies" and who is the feller who said so?
posted by jimfl at 7:23 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jimfl at 7:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Best Probabilty and Statistics textbook?
If you were to buy just one text on probability and statistics (and their applications) that covers the subjects in some depth (building from an introductory college level, through advanced undergraduate to a graduate level and perhaps further) and does a good job of making the basic concepts clear with solved examples (employing those drawn from actual research), which one would you choose?
Examples of grad student NSF proposals?
My friend is putting together a National Science Foundation proposal, and is looking for examples of other Ph. D. (or doctoral/maters) students' NSF proposals. Any ideas or resources would be greatly appreciated.
PATA or SATA for an enclosed drive?
If I'm buying a hard disk which will be put into an external enclosure (most likely a 320Gb Seagate), connected via USB2 (not eSATA), is there ANY practical difference (apart from the $5-10 price difference) between picking PATA or SATA?
posted by pompomtom at 7:19 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pompomtom at 7:19 PM PST - 12 comments
how do I buy a vegan suit?
How do I buy a vegan suit? [more inside]
How do I take the CMOS battery out of a laptop?
How do I take the CMOS battery out of a laptop? [more inside]
posted by sjvilla79 at 7:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sjvilla79 at 7:08 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm positive I have HPPD: now what can I do about it?
Lucyintheskieswithdiamondsfilter: I'm pretty sure I'm suffering from HPPD. What can I do about it? [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 6:55 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 6:55 PM PST - 21 comments
Good spot to leave luggage in Berkeley?
Is there a good spot to leave luggage in Berkeley for a few hours? [more inside]
Have I given my hangnails mono, and if so is it safe to masturbate?
I've got mono. Mono is in your saliva. I'm a nail biter. Did I manage to infect my finger wounds with the virus, and what does that mean for my general health and my poor battered hands? [more inside]
Anime collectables shopping in San Francisco?
Headed to San Francisco in a couple of weeks for a vacation, and would like recommendations for good stores that stock anime collectables and/or Japanese pop culture stuff in general... [more inside]
posted by May Kasahara at 6:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by May Kasahara at 6:39 PM PST - 7 comments
How can income stratification in the US be changed?
How can income stratification in the US be changed? [more inside]
posted by mintchip at 6:03 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by mintchip at 6:03 PM PST - 36 comments
Awesome First Date: The Sequel!
I need ideas for an awesome second date. [more inside]
Help my little sister get married in a non-redneck way.
My sister is having trouble finding someone to marry her and her fiance in the Gastonia/Charlotte, North Carolina area. Help! See extended explanation. [more inside]
posted by katyggls at 5:20 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by katyggls at 5:20 PM PST - 15 comments
A better PowerPoint?
What is the best presentation software out there? I use PowerPoint on a weekly basis right now and I would like to "up" my game with better video and sound clips. Can anyone recommend an alternative.
Could going to court over my security deposit hurt my credit?
Security Deposit Dispute: Will going to court hurt my credit? [more inside]
posted by Xalf at 4:40 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Xalf at 4:40 PM PST - 10 comments
Did I fry my SuperDrive?
peanut butter, i think i hate you...
i'm sick of peanut butter sandwiches! vegan lunch ideas? with [more inside]
posted by kendrak at 4:25 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by kendrak at 4:25 PM PST - 29 comments
Law and Order UK theme
What's the music used as the theme for Law and Order on five in the UK? It's also used in a trailer for one of the Matrix sequels - here [WMV], music from 1:41 — 2:14.
posted by matthewr at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by matthewr at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments
You are here. We are not.
Why do some search engines allow you to search blank queries? [more inside]
posted by snailer at 3:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by snailer at 3:51 PM PST - 3 comments
Smack Smack Blam Blam
Trying to find a Flash game that I played a good couple of years ago. It was one of your average sidescrolling fighting games, pitting you against a bunch of baddies, with the somewhat unique catch that nobody had any arms, just hands. [more inside]
posted by cyrusdogstar at 3:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cyrusdogstar at 3:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Keychain access via OS X cli
Is there any way to access one's OS X Keychain via the command line? [more inside]
posted by action man bow-tie at 2:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by action man bow-tie at 2:27 PM PST - 4 comments
What is this bone?
This bone was found on a Cape Cod, Massachusetts beach this week. It is about 3" tall and about 3" from tip to tip of the "horns." It looks like a vertebra of some type, but I can find no images of similar ones online. Any marine biologists out there care to tell me what kind of a bone it is? Other images inside. [more inside]
posted by Rock Steady at 2:13 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Rock Steady at 2:13 PM PST - 11 comments
Recipes in a wok.
What are your favorite recipes for cooking in a wok? [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 2:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ztdavis at 2:00 PM PST - 7 comments
C'mon, baby, mama needs a new pair of... cocoa samples?
FreebieFilter: Looking for adult (as in more mature, not R-Rated) freebie sites like TeenFreeway on the web! [more inside]
Darling, I'm a programmer, not a TV/VCR repair-person.
Mailing List Hacks?
Is there an simple/free way to list all of the residential mailing address surrounding a specific address or within a specific postal code area? (ie. What are all of the residential mailing addresses within a 1 mile radius of 123 Main St., Anytown USA?).
I know that I can always purchase a mailing list, etc. but I was hoping someone knew of a clever way to find this information online. I do not need the residents name, just the mailing address. Any suggestions?
I Want to Drink Red Wine Again
I get migraines from MSG (including many "hidden sources"), meat cured with nitrates, and red wine (I think tannins or sulfites or something). As long as I avoid those triggers, I'm relatively headache-free. However, I really love red wine. I haven't had it for about 4 years, and I miss it. Are there types of wines that are better than others for keeping headaches at bay? Organic or certain types?
How to disable apache logging?
How do you disable access logging in Apache2? [more inside]
Give up on a lost cat?
PetPsychologyFilter: Our 8 year old cat disappeared a few weeks ago. We've done (most of) the usual stuff. Should I keep looking? [more inside]
posted by epersonae at 1:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by epersonae at 1:19 PM PST - 17 comments
What the heck is a "Chi-ron"?
In last night's episode of Studio 60, Cal mentioned something sounding like Chi-ron (or Kai ron) as part of the preshow checklist they were running through. I remember hearing this same word a few times on Sports Night. What is it? [more inside]
posted by rorycberger at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rorycberger at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Staff appreciation event on a (tiny) budget
What would you do if you were asked to plan the following event for 250 people on a budget of $500?:
"... a staff appreciation event celebrating the past year's accomplishments and anticipating future directions. Includes the following tasks: scheduling event, reserving location, setting agenda, arranging for speakers, ordering and purchasing refreshments, publicizing event, and handling setup and cleanup." [more inside]
Automate Buzzword Bingo?
To alleviate the boredom of sitting through lectures, I've decided to create a buzzword bingo game to play with my classmates. I’m looking for a program that can automate the game for me as much as possible…read on, there’s [more inside]
Why oh why won't my laptop behave?
My laptop isn't getting along with it's power supply. I thought it was the power supply, but apparently not. Help please! [more inside]
How do I switch legal fields?
I'm a lawyer who's practiced for five years; how do I start over in a brand new field of law?
Corollary: I have no law firm experience - my legal experience is all with state government. Is it possible to start over as a first-year associate with a law firm? How? [more inside]
Low fat, taste-disguising celeriac recipies
I've got four heads of celeriac - a veg that I'm not particularly fond of. Instead of wasting them, I'm after low-fat recipes that will use them up and help disguise the taste.
How do I color a comic to look like a comic from the 1970s or 80s?
I'm coloring a comic and I want it to look like 1970s or 80s Marvel comics, or Archie digests. [more inside]
tv to teaching
I work as an Editor Producer in cable news. I've been thinking about moving on so I can have more time with my family, holidays, etc... I'm interested in teaching fine arts at a university level. I have over a decade spent in television but I don't have a masters. I am willing to earn one. Has anyone out there made this transition?
Can I "borrow" a copyrighted thing?
How does copyright work when the material is in a library? Specifically, I'm thinking of the contents of a CD-ROM that is supplied with a book on computer skills. There are presets on the CD that the owner of the book can install and use in the program under discussion, and these are copyrighted. But the book is in the library... Can I use the presets as a borrower?
How should Thai curries taste?
I'm trying to make Thai curry, but I don't have any reliable points of reference - is it supposed to taste like this? [more inside]
posted by ny_scotsman at 11:21 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ny_scotsman at 11:21 AM PST - 15 comments
IDM in SF?
Where can I hear IDM in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by four panels at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by four panels at 11:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Medical Device malfunctions
Does anyone know much about IV Patient Controlled Analgesia pumps? Specifically regarding device errors? [more inside]
Remember "Our End of the Attic"?
Anybody recall a children's show called "Our End of the Attic," from the seventies or eighties? There seems to be no trace of its past existence, anywhere on the internets. [more inside]
Is that a veto in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?
I just wanted to check this. Didn't Bush pocket veto the "interrogation bill?" And if he didn't, why didn't that happen?
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posted by dances_with_sneetches at 10:34 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 10:34 AM PST - 4 comments
Gift ideas for second wedding anniversary?
What are your suggestions for a second wedding anniversary gift? [more inside]
Airport Network and other noise.. what happened?
U.S. airport question. I seem to recall in the late 1990s that airport gate areas were showered with the cyclic noise of CNN Airport Network coming from TVs everywhere. Having flown recently it seems like something's changed... gate areas (at least the ones I've seen) have been really quiet and devoid of TVs. Is this trend I'm seeing for real? Or do some airports continue to pipe in programming / entertainment / noise / whatever?
I am looking to do voice over work. Where do I start?
People keep telling me that I should get into voice-over work. And not just one or two of my friends, like random people that I talk to and at least twice a week. Where do I start for something like that? [more inside]
Kosher gift
Friends are moving from London to San Francisco today. I want to send something to their hotel room for when they arrive. They're kosher. Can anyone recommend somewhere that'll deliver something (a) delicious (b) kosher (c) suitable for two jetlagged people with a baby to an address in central SF, ideally with a website? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead at 9:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Hogshead at 9:22 AM PST - 8 comments
Damn you Itunes 7
Itunes deleted all my playlists and ratings, but they are still on my ipod. Is there anyway to retreive them back onto itunes? [more inside]
How can I add a button to the iTunes GUI on Windows?
I recently downloaded this tool called Qloud and noticed to my delight that it installed a button on my iTunes GUI. Not only that but they create their own view/window with a list of playlists and songs. How can I hack the iTunes GUI to do that?
Tinfoil, fillings and robots?
Bookfilter: I remember a kid being misled into thinking you're a robot (or some kind of cyborg) if it hurts when you chew on tinfoil. There's [more inside]
posted by shownomercy at 8:29 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by shownomercy at 8:29 AM PST - 1 comment
Help me find people with l33t s|
I need to find a basic computer literacy/skills test to download. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Encrypting files and obscuring the filenames too?
How can I store files on an untrusted linux server such that only I can read them - and such that only I know what they are? I'd like the files to be encrypted and the filenames not to reflect the contents. [more inside]
Fake leather jacket? In NYC?
FashionFilter: Where can I buy an imitation leather men's jacket that doesn't look stupid? Do such things exist? I like leather a lot from the appearance standpoint, but while I eat meat, I don't see the consumption of leather or fur as particularly wholesome. Whenever I've tried Googling such things, the only jackets I ever find are bomber jackets, which are not my style -- I'd prefer something cleaner and more modern. Internet sites are fine, but serious bonus points for actual stores in New York City. And how much can I reasonably expect to pay for such a thing?
Control Freaks! Lend me your anecdotes!
Has anyone got any examples or anecdotes about being a control freak for a writing project I'm working on? Maybe you know one, or are one yourself...I'm looking for unusual or funny examples of control freakery. Workplace examples particularly useful...
posted by Mrs.Doyle at 7:50 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by Mrs.Doyle at 7:50 AM PST - 40 comments
Is real personal change possible?
How does a rejected person become an accepted person? [more inside]
What causes dust build up and how can we keep it to a minimum?
What causes dust build up and how can we keep it to a minimum? [more inside]
CANCELLING a 1and1 hosting account
Have you CANCELLED your 1and1 account successfully (by success I mean they stopped charging you and they released the domains registered through them)? If so, what steps did you follow?? I haven't started the process yet -- just researching right now -- but I've read a lot of 1and 1 cancellation horror stories here and elsewhere.
Combination laser pointer + presentation mouse?
Can anyone recommend a wireless presentation clicker/mouse + laser pointer for Mac OS X? [more inside]
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 7:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 7:28 AM PST - 11 comments
فلوس كثيرا
Brainstorming summer employment opportunities in Arabic-speaking countries. [more inside]
quicker buzz via diet soda and booze?
Someone suggested to me that rum and diet coke has more of an impact (metabolizes faster?) than rum and regular coke. Is this true, and if so why?
posted by rampy at 7:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rampy at 7:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Can I get through life without challenging my pill phobia?
Can I get through life without having to swallow pills? This is not hypothetical. [more inside]
My wonderful tub makes a terrible shower.
How can I fix my clawfoot-forced-shower's complete lack of water pressure? [more inside]
posted by banannafish at 6:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by banannafish at 6:50 AM PST - 8 comments
The blue screen of death is alive and well
Please help me recover my hosed NTFS partition(s). [more inside]
NYC
OK.. so I am taking my boyfriend to NYC for the day. He went about 20 years ago with a friend that brought him to peep shows and he basically got mugged, etc.
He hated it and hasnt been back. Help me make him like the city! [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 6:17 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by beccaj at 6:17 AM PST - 36 comments
How to fight a Revenue Canada imposed tax on an imported product?
My sig others import business got tagged at the border by RevCan for a 74% import duty. What can we do about this? [more inside]
posted by fox_terrier_guy at 6:12 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by fox_terrier_guy at 6:12 AM PST - 13 comments
Forgotten title of book about a woman who lived as a man
Can't remember title of an autobiographical book about a woman who lived as a man for a period of time. [more inside]
posted by pollystark at 5:07 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pollystark at 5:07 AM PST - 5 comments
How does one go about getting a career in movie soundtracks?
How does one go about getting a career in movie soundtracks? [more inside]
identify these music videos
Help me find two songs based on their music videos. [more inside]
Help me find this English Juvenile Historical Fiction!
English Juvenile Historical Fiction: Help me find three books, which are written in an intelligent "teaching" style loosely based on real events. Plenty... [more inside]
sudden tempo change in "willow weep for me"
I once heard a radio program (probably on NPR or the BBC) about the song "Willow Weep for Me." They claimed it was an extraordinary song for two reasons: it was written by a woman (rare in 1932) and there was striking tempo change in the middle of the song. However, in most recordings, the musicians skip the tempo change. But on the show I listened to, they played a rare recoding that featured the change. I want that recording. [more inside]
What presents should people give to me for my own birthday?
It's my 30th birthday soon and my friends are telling me that I'm really difficult to buy presents for. They’re pretty much right as I don’t really know what I want. Can you help me come up with some interesting ideas for them? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 2:17 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by mr_silver at 2:17 AM PST - 25 comments
Korean Rock, Paper, Scissors
Best local community website?
What is your favourite local website? What makes it so good? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 12:03 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by b33j at 12:03 AM PST - 21 comments
October 16
Make a move man, state your case
Long ago I heard a live version of Ween's "Tender Situation" that sounded sweeter, or more straightforward, than it is presented on Pure Guava or any of the live albums.
What bootleg was that from? [more inside]
How do they do that - Lasalle Bank Murals in Chicago
ChicagoFilter: What's the deal with the Lasalle Bank Building off of the Kennedy? [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 at 10:36 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by youngergirl44 at 10:36 PM PST - 6 comments
Someone's stolen my email address!
Someone's signing up for internet accounts using my Yahoo email address. Help! [more inside]
posted by serialcomma at 10:33 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by serialcomma at 10:33 PM PST - 23 comments
Will he know that I'm a virgin?
Ok, embarrassing. I’m a late twentysomething virgin, in a relationship that will probably turn sexual very soon. He doesn’t know I’m a virgin and I really don’t want to tell him. My question is, will he be able to tell when we do have sex? [more inside]
Chubby Cheeks
What type of foods can make your cheeks chubbier ? [more inside]
Recommend an affordable bathroom or shower radio?
Recommend an affordable bathroom or shower radio? [more inside]
posted by callmejay at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by callmejay at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Dry out my Yamaha!
My scooter has a wet seat. Not at first glance, but the foam cushioning seeps out water when I sit on it (I left it outside a while ago in some heavy rain), making it necessary for me to sit on a plastic bag every time I ride. It's been dry everyday for two weeks, and the thing still seeps water! How can I dry the seat out? [more inside]
Which Documentary Film Festivals Should He Send His Film To ?
A good friend of mine completed his first feature-lenght documentary this year. Now he wants to submit it to different documentary festivals. [more inside]
Postal Service Blues
I am expecting two UPS packages, and I have no way to sign for them. Where can I get them delivered in Seattle for me? As usual, there's [more inside]
posted by spinifex23 at 8:55 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by spinifex23 at 8:55 PM PST - 13 comments
NYC leather coat cleaning options?
Where can I get a leather jacket (black car coat) cleaned? NYC, specifically (Brooklyn, better yet). [more inside]
It is not necessary to accept everything as true, one must only accept it as necessary.
T-Mobile has eaten away at my soul. What can I do now, if anything? Long rant inside. [more inside]
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu at 8:45 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu at 8:45 PM PST - 39 comments
I need a colorful and bright suit where should I look?
Help me find a really bright colorful suit/ sportscoat for my ultimate halloween costume. Ebay is failing me and I rather not spend too much money on it. What are some other options?
New Job, Nasty Coworker
New job and my coworker is always trying to control me and sabotage me and then wants my sympathy. I hate her! [more inside]
Am I really going to vacuum my yard?
Should I vacuum the paint flakes out of my yard? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow at 7:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by arielmeadow at 7:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me convert from SMF to MMF.
I need help converting a single mode fiber connection to a multi mode connection. [more inside]
I don't understand sizes!
Women'sClothingFilter: If an item of clothing has a "split size", such as a 1/2 or a 22/24, which is the "correct" size to call it? Do you go with the higher or lower number?
And in a related vein--if it's a junior size 5, that's the same as a women's 3, right? Or something like that? I get confused, because I wear a Youth Medium t-shirt, but often still wind up having to buy Women's LARGE.
Clues definitely needed here!
Good dubbing: No longer just for kung-fu flicks.
I've just started watching Six Feet Under on Bravo, where it's being syndicated. I was skeptical at first, because I knew the show would have to be edited for content, but I was halfway into the first episode before I even noticed any changes (at least language-wise). My question: How do they do it so well? [more inside]
posted by sarahsynonymous at 7:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by sarahsynonymous at 7:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Money Changes Everything
EightiesFilter: Where can I buy LEGAL song downloads of slightly(?)-out-of-the-mainstream eighties artistes like The Brains, Ian Dury and the Blockheads, Tonio K., The Church ("The Unguarded Moment" full band studio version) for my iPod? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:27 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:27 PM PST - 10 comments
im pulling my hair out
help me prove this is impossible:
package of goobers has 5 per package
package of marshmallows has 2 per package
package of gum has 1 per package
how can i have 9 packages totalling 13 treats?
i think its impossible. prove me wrong.
posted by fumbducker at 6:13 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by fumbducker at 6:13 PM PST - 28 comments
Why don't I get sound when I play YouTube videos?
Why don't I get sound when I play YouTube videos? Quicktime videos work fine. [more inside]
posted by Kattullus at 5:58 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Kattullus at 5:58 PM PST - 3 comments
Blogger New Post E-mail Notification?
Automatic E-mail notification of new post in Blogger? [more inside]
posted by Roach at 5:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Roach at 5:53 PM PST - 6 comments
Desperate Attorney Needs Better Job
Basically, my question is this: I have no big firm experience and I can't play up my government service, am I really truly unemployable at a mid-sized (10-50 attorney) firm in a large American legal market? [more inside]
Looking for a grocery coupon website?
I read about a website that you input your grocery list into, and it will locate the cheapest prices in your area, as well as find online coupons for you to print out. Trouble is, I forgot the website name and have been unable to google it. Anyone know what I'm talking about? [more inside]
Fridge buzz killing my buzz
How do I stop my refrigerator from buzzing? [more inside]
Female photographer of libraries?
Help identifying a specific photographer who photographs libraries? I think she's female and may be German. I do have one of her photos... [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 4:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by vacapinta at 4:10 PM PST - 8 comments
Tip-out
Tipfilter: I work as a line cook at a restaurant in Canada, and I'm curious as to what is normal in regards to server tip-out to kitchen staff. [more inside]
How long to walk from Harrah's to the Venetian?
How far is it from Harrah's to the Venetian in Las Vegas? I'm heading to a convention being held in the Venetian. I have the option of staying there, or at Harrah's. If I stay at Harrah's, I get a little extra money for drinks and expenses. What I really want to know is how long it realistically takes to walk from a room in Harrah's to wherever the convention center is in the Venetian.
posted by thinman at 4:06 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by thinman at 4:06 PM PST - 17 comments
Blog boots its bummed proprietor
My Movable Type blog won't let me log in. [more inside]
posted by moonbird at 3:42 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by moonbird at 3:42 PM PST - 18 comments
Will an individual major be taken seriously?
I am an undergraduate student considering entering my school's Individualzied Major Program. Is this a good idea, especially w/regards to post-graduate work? [more inside]
posted by bookish at 3:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by bookish at 3:09 PM PST - 18 comments
Any kid-friendly allergen-free foods?
Are there any companies that sell allergen-free foods geared towards children (e.g. snacks, cookies, kiddie meals, lunchables, and the like)? [more inside]
Creativity by the Thames
Where can I go to get involved with regular creative workshops and/or discussion in London? A little bit [more inside]
man is this long and man am i tired. trust me i’d rather be asking about linguistics.
Feral kittens 95% to being perfect housecats... but the last 5% is killing me. Advice? [more inside]
posted by jessicapierce at 2:57 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by jessicapierce at 2:57 PM PST - 29 comments
Shakespeare as history
I'm looking for a list of Shakespeare's plays in chronological order -- in historical rather than production order. Beginning with the Roman plays right through the British histories ... [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 2:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 2:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Music in the beginning of House
Should I stay in therapy?
I had some situational depression so I went to therapy. I'm feeling a lot better now - is there any reason to stay in therapy? [more inside]
Help with ZenCart Basics
ZenCart Basics: The AskMe archives provide great information about e-commerce solutions. Based on previous suggestions, I've decided to go with ZenCart for my first project. But I need some help with the basics. [more inside]
EasyCheese, Canadian Style?
Where can I buy Kraft Easy Cheese in Canada? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 2:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by blue_beetle at 2:29 PM PST - 5 comments
Catalogs with editorial content?
Point me towards catalogs (or catalog websites) that include editorial content along with the things they sell. I need this as reference material for a project I'm working on. [more inside]
EMDR
Does anyone have any experience they can share about Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy, either as a patient or a practitioner? [more inside]
posted by necessitas at 2:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by necessitas at 2:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Things to do in Freiburg when you're lucky and have a month to hang out and explore?
Mr. Walla and I will be in Freiburg (im Breisgau, in the Black Forest) for the next month or so. We know it's not a big city, but we're hoping the hive mind might have some tips on the area. Favorite places to eat, drink, walk, go on day or weekend trips? English, dancing, yoga classes? We're open to just about anything. We'll be living in the Wiehre neighborhood, and we like to walk/bike. Unfortunate limitations: we speak no German and have no car. Thanks!
Album view while looking on an iPod?
Is there a way to get the cool new album view from iTunes 7 if you're looking at the songs on your iPod? [more inside]
Audio version of YouTube
Audio version of YouTube? is there any free sites that allow you to record your voice and store them online? like YouTube / Google Video but just for audio? [more inside]
A free utility to measure web site load times?
I need a tool (web- or Mac-based) that will help me measure how long a web page will take to load. I'm familiar with tools that measure page weight based on the HTML in a document, but I need something that will measure load times including dynamic factors. Does such a beast exist? [more inside]
posted by jdroth at 1:20 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jdroth at 1:20 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me give career advice
Writer, linguist, filmmaker, scientist? Help me give my friend advice about his career choice. [more inside]
How to send yen from dollars?
I'm looking for a way to send, from the U.S. to Japan, money in denominations of yen. The merchant wants a money order in yen, which rules out Paypal. Do you know of a web-based or brick and mortar business that will take my payment in dollars, convert it into yen, and ship out a money order or give me a money order to ship?
Peruvian bug swarm on This American Life
"This American Life" filter: a story about traveling to a city in Peru or Ecuador, and being overwhelmed by swarms of horrible insects. I caught part of this broadcast a couple of years ago. It could have been any time between 2001 and 2005. I would like to find out the date of broadcast, the name of the city & country where the events occurred, and the kind of insect that caused the problem. [more inside]
Switching SIM Cards?
Cell phone: switching SIM card advice? [more inside]
what to do with an extra CPU?
What cool things can I do with a couple of extra winXP CPUs? a little [more inside]
Need quote from Rocko's Modern Life ("Cruisin'") -- please help!
In the RMT episode "Cruisin'" (the Bermuda Triangle one), an old man talks to Rocko about the burdens of seniority. His monologue, if I remember correctly, is about watching one's friends die and eventually becoming alone in the world. Does anyone have the exact quote?
posted by archagon at 12:14 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by archagon at 12:14 PM PST - 2 comments
The dirt on reflux
What things help a mild case of acid reflux? [more inside]
Locate a geometric coloring book ?
Looking for the name of a geometric-type coloring book from my childhood - every page was like graph paper but none of the shapes were square. [more inside]
posted by AuntLisa at 11:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by AuntLisa at 11:57 AM PST - 8 comments
How is one supposed to react when bein gmade the butt of a lame joke?
Two (or more) people are talking and a new person enters the group. One of the current group makes an obvious joke about the third. How is the person who enters the group "supposed" to react. [more inside]
posted by jeremias at 11:47 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by jeremias at 11:47 AM PST - 36 comments
A lot like this, but open source
Does an open source version of something like Ask MetaFilter exist? [more inside]
Why is Maker's Mark whisky and not whiskey?
Dechalk my office!
What kind of chalk should I be using in my office? [more inside]
HT buy a letterpress.
I think I'd like to buy a letterpress, but I know nothing about them. Please help. [more inside]
Should I claim my psychiatric meds on my insurance?
Here's the situation: I changed health insurance plans about two years ago ago. I have a good plan, based in Californa, that costs me about $250 a month. Since starting the coverage, my major medical expense - for about a year - have three monthly medications which I take for recently-diagnosed bipolar disorder. I have never claimed these expenses on my insurance, nor have I ever put any of my psychiatric costs on a claim. The reason is that I've been advised not to do this, especially with a bipolar diagnosis, since, in the words of my psychiatrist, "once that's on your record, you'll have a very hard time if you need to change insurance plans." (I should add that the diagnosis, while scary, and the resulting treatment, has changed my life so much for the better that I'd sell pretty much sell a kidney to keep paying for the meds, if I had to.) [more inside]
Can you ID this software by its UI?
What's the software being used to do the photo-manipulation in the new Dove Evolution ad? [more inside]
Using www.legalzoom.com for a will?
Anyone had a will prepared through www.legalzoom.com?
Care to share how it went? Or have recommendations to another online "will mill", or strong arguments against using one? [more inside]
Dungeons and Dragons for a 10-year-old
I'm trying to start up some D&D for my 10-year-old nephew. I need a lot of advice, on multiple questions! [more inside]
posted by PetiePal at 9:31 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by PetiePal at 9:31 AM PST - 27 comments
Why do stock exchanges still close?
Why do stock exchanges still close? It's nice for the traders to get some time off, but in this modern age where you no longer have to stand on the floor shouting at people, is it still necessary? Does it have some economic function?
SF laundromats w/parking?
In search of late-night laundromat in San Francisco *with parking.* [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:11 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:11 AM PST - 11 comments
Migraine and Kids
What options are available for children of 5 years with Migraine? Last night my son had his first. I started with them at 5 too, but back then there were to triptans or anything else. I've put the question in to the family doctor and haven't heard back yet, but I'm sure the answer I get will be limited to the Dr's experience and training. So, MeFi, what do you do for your kids when they suffer an attack?
PLZ buy my compamathingy!
How do I sell my dead laptop for parts. I know virtually nothing about computer thingies. [more inside]
Help my dad identify this yacht.
My dad was in Maine last week and he saw two yachts parked off the shoreline. The small one was the Flamingo Daze which is 151' long. He said the larger yacht was about twice as long as the Flamingo Daze. What is the name of this blue hulled monster?
ISO: Boston Wegmans
I recently moved from NOVA to Somerville, MA and the place of business that I miss most is Wegmans! Is there any store remotely like that near where I am now? [more inside]
P...R...X!
MediaFilter: What is your experience with PRX (Public Radio Exchange)? [more inside]
Burn Faster Damn You, Faster!
My Intel iMac burns DVDs quite slowly. Is there anyway to fix this? [more inside]
babababababababa
Is there a name for the gesture/vocalization that consists of flapping your finger up and down between your lips while making sound with your vocal cords? It comes out as something like "wawawawawawa" or "bababababa" and is often done by people as a way to entertain/communicate with babies. [more inside]
posted by alms at 8:17 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by alms at 8:17 AM PST - 17 comments
Dry Cleaning a Sport Coat
High end professional dry cleaning in New York City for expensive sport coat. Suggestions? [more inside]
Tail of monkey and trunk of elephant
The Guardian today published a list of names used around the world for the @ symbol. [reproduced inside]. Can any native speakers let me know if they take advantage to these to make intrestering/humorous/offensive email address? [more inside]
Kittens playing favorites
Our kittens adore me but merely tolerate my wife. Why? And can we do anything about it? [more inside]
Really, REALLY Simple Syndication
Help me find an ideal desktop RSS reader. [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:48 AM PST - 8 comments
The French, Japan and Love. What's the movie name?
Friend of mine is looking to track down the name of a movie. The dialogue is in English, French and Japanese. Most of the story is set in post-WWII Japan. It is about a French engineer who is working there. He is developping a relationship with a Japanese woman who runs a kimono store, but his old flame flies in from France and hijinks ensue. No it's not "Hiroshima, mon amour". As always there is [more inside]
posted by cm at 7:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by cm at 7:40 AM PST - 4 comments
Who else writes like John Banville?
Which other authors write as sensually as John Banville?
Where are the online math programs?
Online Degree Question: Has anyone actually completed a math degree online? If so, what school did you attend and how would you rate it? [more inside]
More info about Greco-Buddhism?
Hard to gauge speeds at night. Inattention, illusion, or visual deficit?
Is there any sort of recognised optical illusion or visual deficit that can make it hard to realize that a vehicle is stationary? [more inside]
Partition my Powerbook
How should I partition my Powerbook's 40GB disk now so that can install Linux later? [more inside]
posted by Utilitaritron at 5:47 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Utilitaritron at 5:47 AM PST - 7 comments
Condo prices are falling (a tiny bit)
What do I need to know before I decide to buy a condo (in DC)? [more inside]
Tips for recovery from tooth extraction?
Care to share your tips for coping post-tooth removal? [more inside]
A girl needs more than just a knife
Londonfilter: Just landed with a chef's knife and need to locate goods. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at 4:16 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by jadepearl at 4:16 AM PST - 18 comments
Videoconferencing software - cross-platform and multi-user?
Videoconferencing software - cross-platform and multi-user? [more inside]
Middle Aged Man's dilemma: stay w/ current situation or quit to start over - current wife cannot have children
Middle Aged Man's dilemma: stay w/ current situation or quit to start over - current wife cannot have children [more inside]
posted by NFLfan at 3:59 AM PST - 105 comments
posted by NFLfan at 3:59 AM PST - 105 comments
I need help 'seeing' an optical illusion!
I need help 'seeing' an optical illusion. Picture is inside. [more inside]
Help my cap my vid!
What is the easiest (cheapest) way to get a series of stills from a video file? [more inside]
posted by antifuse at 1:40 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by antifuse at 1:40 AM PST - 5 comments
October 15
People of color?
Why is it politically correct to refer people that are not caucasian as people of color? [more inside]
Yer nicked eiver way guvna'
LAW101 question : Let's say the law says "If you do X or if you do Y, then you're nicked". Let's also say that in reality you did Y but you didn't do X. Suppose at trial the judge incorrectly ruled that you had done X so you're nicked but didn't say anything about Y. If you appealed the decision on the basis that the judge was wrong about X and can prove it, do you win your appeal even though you did Y and should have been nicked anyway? [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 11:14 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by vizsla at 11:14 PM PST - 12 comments
Trying to learn how to spend for free
Any recs on freeware/shareware financial software, along the lines of Quicken or MS Money? [more inside]
I have a Thanksgiving/Birthday collision! What to do?
This year, I turn thirty, on Thanksgiving. I need something to do that's special with my fiance, and as always, there's [more inside]
One night of what exactly?
Name that tune/artistfilter: Mid to late eighties i think, maybe a little later?, sounds like a youngish man singing, and all i remember are the words (sorta) to the chorus: [more inside]
posted by ramix at 10:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ramix at 10:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Haunted House in Providence?
Haunted House near Providence, RI? [more inside]
Scared of running!
I've been working out four times a week all year, and now I think I should at least know how to run. I have a horror of running left over from being the slow kid, and I don't really know how to do it. I started the couch to 5k today. Should I stick with it, or just do something else? [more inside]
Trying to find purchasable/downloadable version of the background music from The Apprentice
Where can I buy/download the boardroom background music from NBC's The Apprentice? Thanks.
posted by 4ster at 10:15 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by 4ster at 10:15 PM PST - 3 comments
What phone does Veronica Mars use?
Silly question, but what is the cell phone / PDA that Veronica Mars uses throughout the first two seasons? [more inside]
posted by GriffX at 10:02 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by GriffX at 10:02 PM PST - 4 comments
It's nekkid time!
How does a female break into non-pornographic nude modeling? [more inside]
Donated a falsely dead laptop--who gets it now?
Donated a laptop I thought was dead for parts, but found out it works fine. Who should get it? [more inside]
rax to mp3 conversion
Crimefilter: Is there a program that allows me to turn RAX files downloaded from best buy's rhapsody service into mp3s? [more inside]
Wall Graphics
Converting an image to a simple dot-matrix pattern? [more inside]
posted by Sreiny at 8:33 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Sreiny at 8:33 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for origins of a quotation
Can someone identify this quote for me? [more inside]
Can an open microwave door leak a dangerous amount of radiation?
My roommates have a really annoying habit of leaving the microwave door ajar after they're done using it. In other words, the microwave beeps, they take their food out, and then leave the door hanging. Am I being exposed to unsafe levels of radiation?
Finding a guitar
I want to buy an electric guitar, but I have no idea what to get. How do I choose a good first guitar in the $200-$300 range? Any suggestions? Feel free to ask questions that might help with answers.
Help me stop my friend from dropping out and moving to Thailand.
A friend of mine, who is 19 (in college), is planning on taking some money he's saved up (apparently a couple of grand) and moving to Thailand with the intent of teaching English. What are the flaws in his argument, and how can I dissuade him? [more inside]
posted by matkline at 5:56 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by matkline at 5:56 PM PST - 38 comments
I need high-quality fly porn, damnit!
What's the best video compression format for reviewing single frames? [more inside]
Am I making this up? Does this exist?
I had a friend once who became a member of some sort of organization not unlike Avon, but with housewares/knick knacks? [more inside]
Walking formula ?
Is there a simple formula to calculate how many calories are used during walking exercise ? [more inside]
posted by matholio at 3:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by matholio at 3:50 PM PST - 7 comments
ID some This American Life songs?
This American Life has at least a dozen instrumentals that they use over and over as background music. The Happy Flute Song, the Things Are Kind of Tense Song, and so on. I've really grown to like many of them, but I cannot identify any of them. Can TAL fans identify any of the standard music beds?
posted by waldo at 3:19 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by waldo at 3:19 PM PST - 23 comments
Southern NH Restaraunts
Looking for a very nice restaraunt for my wifes birthday dinner.
We have eaten at most of the well known places in the Nashua/Manchester area and are looking for something new. Any suggestions out there?
Tapas and Setas in Barcelona
What's the name of the tapas and setas bar on the corner of Plaça Nova and Carrer dels Boters in Barcelona? [more inside]
posted by dfreire at 2:55 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by dfreire at 2:55 PM PST - 1 comment
growing pot
how long can you keep marijuana seeds before planting them? [more inside]
fusion! OMG its cold.
What can I do to keep busy at work?
What do I do all day to keep myself busy since my job doesn't do it? [more inside]
tiny url icons?
What are those tiny icons on the left part of the box that shows a site's url? [more inside]
Pretty on the inside
Can I have my x-rays? [more inside]
Google product search spam filter?
A while back I found a site that allowed you to search Google for products, and it would automatically add negative keywords to your search that filtered out pretty much all of those price comparison sites that seem to be all you get on Google now when you search for a product.
Only now I can't find it. Anyone?
posted by Mwongozi at 1:05 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 1:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Scam?
Can I really make 5, 10, or even $15,000 a month working from home by getting a free video?
And why are these so-called millionares willing to give away their "secrets" for free? [more inside]
Dinner
About ten years or so ago I read an article by a woman who's boyfriend worked in some sort of music related industry and she ended up having Winona Ryder, Dave Pirner, Bruce Springsteen, and Bruce's mom over for dinner. She talked a lot of trash on Winona in the article. Does anyone remember this piece of writing and where it appeared?
Earthquake Info Needed
Hawaii has had an earthquake. I need some info sources for a friend there who is still able to get thru (to NJ) by phone. Toss me anything useful you've got and I'll do a quick sort and pass on whatever she needs. Many thanks in advance!
Custom Balloons To Make The Kiddies Smile
Any suggestions for places to get custom balloons made? [more inside]
Startup Disk
Mac: Startup Disk almost full? [more inside]
How do I fit the proper amount on my DVDs?
So, I've had a DVD+R drive for about 2 years now, and I never really noticed this before. The pack of DVDs says 4.7GB/120min, but it seems no matter how I author the disc, I can only get 60 minutes of movie on there. Is there some setting or something I can use to squeeze more on there? 4.7 GB for only 60 minutes seems a little big, and I know that most people fit 120 minutes on a disc... so what am I doing wrong? For the record, I've been using DVDStyler, but I also had the same problem with Sonic.
Excel: Connecting the dots between inconsistent data
Excel: I am trying to create a line graph of last year's workload versus this year's workload. Problem is, I don't have consistent data and my graphs have numerous gaps between data points. How can I best fill these gaps? [more inside]
posted by Ziggy Zaga at 10:16 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ziggy Zaga at 10:16 AM PST - 6 comments
What Is This Bug?
Time Regained
How many pages can you read in an hour? [more inside]
The weather forecast calls for interrupt storms...
Help! I added an internal IDE hard drive to my late-model Dell desktop, and accessing it pins my processor! [more inside]
My merangues are a source of shame.
How do I get my merangues to do the right thing? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo at 9:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by rongorongo at 9:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Flying football cows
I was watching yesterday's game on ABC-TV between USC and Arizona. Right at half-time three live cows para-glided into the stadium from above. Two of them were shown landing on the playing field, while the third cow landed somewhere in the stands on top of some cowering fans and a hot dog vendor. The tv quickly switched to the network half-time sports show, and when the second half started, not a word was spoken about the flying cows. I can't find a word about it in today's online press. Can someone enlighten me as to why these cows were flown onto the football field in Los Angeles at half-time?
posted by plainfeather at 8:50 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by plainfeather at 8:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Getting a book published
What steps to go through to get a book published? [more inside]
Bring Music to My Ears!
iTunes, Windows Media radio, XM Radio, Sirius, Live 365, Musicmatch, SHOUTcast, etc., etc. ...my ears are clogged! [more inside]
What's the best curry house in Brick Lane?
[LondonCurryFilter] What's the best curry house in Brick Lane? [more inside]
Dangerous / Inconsiderate driving in UK
How do you report a dangerous / inconsiderate driver (UK) [more inside]
Background reading for Against the Day?
Thomas Pynchon has a new novel coming out in December. It's called Against the Day. Can you recommend some good background sources for the period it is set in? [more inside]
Leaving on a jet plane - close accounts?
Permanently leaving the U.S. to go back to Europe - do I have to close my bank account and credit cards? [more inside]
posted by meijusa at 4:34 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by meijusa at 4:34 AM PST - 13 comments
Can you underlock DDR2-6400 to DDR2-4200?
I want to upgrade my pc's memory, but I noticed 6400 is the same price as 4200, and I can use the ram to in a faster system later. Does faster ram (400mhz) 6400 underlock to (233mhz) 4200? Gskill has 2 gigs for 187 on newegg, 5-5-5-15, why my system ram is ddr2-4200 4-4-4-12.
Korean Language Matrix Trilogy
Looking for all three Matrix films, region 1 DVD or VHS, either dubbed or subtitled in Korean. Can you help me?
October 14
How can I write comfortably?
Writing in bed - is there a way to do it comfortably? [more inside]
Need wireless microphone advice!
Recommendations for wireless inexpensive microphone combos for small church. [more inside]
Where to go to escape real life?
What would you do with 4-5 days, 60,000 frequent flyer miles, and the freedom to go and do whatever you want? [more inside]
undue backpain
Back Pain - It's a weekend, and my chiropractor only works tue/thurs in my area filter.
I have no idea what I did to deserve this, but I went to the gym for the first time in 2 mos last wednesday (I had been going religiously m/w/f for 8 months working up my running.. i was doing 10 minute miles for 30 minutes before..) because I broke my toe at a company event. I did a decent workout (2.2 mi in 30 min, rest, stretch, then free weights). I felt fine afterwards - no pain, no problems at all. [more inside]
I want to make some money duing the hours / day I spend on the internet.
What's with these FOREIGN EXCHANGE programs / workshops that I've recently seen advertised in infomercials recently ?
Can one really make money doing this ? Do I need a lot of capital ? Have any mefites any experience or insight ?
Help me find graduate fellowship programs in the US.
What are some good graduate fellowship programs for an electrical engineering student in the US? [more inside]
Advice for effective communication?
Whenever a relationship question is asked, it seems like the answer is always "communicate". Talk to the person, explain what's wrong, establish the communication barrier. I'm not saying the answer is wrong - after all, it's a requisite answer for a reason - but surely, it's easier said than done? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 9:17 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Phire at 9:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Tropical Flavour
What are some good herbs and spices that I can grow in pots in a tropical climate? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob at 9:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jimbob at 9:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me find pictures of the New Years Millennium
I partied in London on Millennium New Years. Sadly I didn't take any pictures to help me remember the best party that I ever took part in. I am looking for the photo album of someone who partied on the banks of the Thames on that night too. [more inside]
Daily webpage snapshot?
Is there any software/service which will let me save a daily snapshot of a webpage? [more inside]
Roth IRA Niceties
Are there tax consequences from buying and selling stock within a Roth IRA? [more inside]
posted by bink at 8:02 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bink at 8:02 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm interested in trying modeling. Are there any options for a 28-year-old woman?
I'm interested in trying modeling. Are there any options for a 28-year-old woman? [more inside]
Does this smock make me look frugal?
Is making your own soaps/lotions/oils/candles/etc. worth the time and trouble? [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 7:37 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jbickers at 7:37 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there a place for a technical comparison of outdoor gear?
I'm looking for a website that has an excellent technical understanding of the technology in outdoor gear and technical fabrics. Like a dpreview.com or dansdata.com but for mountaineering etc. [more inside]
posted by dantodd at 7:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dantodd at 7:29 PM PST - 6 comments
London, Paris or elsewhere for New Year's Eve 2006?
London, Paris or elsewhere for New Year's Eve 2006? [more inside]
Thunderbrd and inline images
How can I stop thunderbird from automatically rendering inline (attached) images? [more inside]
posted by whir at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by whir at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
Where did I get these images from?
Where do these images of a 1950's era woman doing head exercises come from? (Pretty SFW, but you might get a few odd looks) [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte at 7:08 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by greatgefilte at 7:08 PM PST - 4 comments
Finding love. Failing that, sex. Failing that, a movie buddy.
Help me find love/sex/companionship. Here's a summary of my situation with more detail to follow inside: I'm middle-aged, male and heterosexual, haven't been involved in a serious relationship in five years, haven't slept with anyone in over a year, am formally disabled and mobility-impaired and use a cane, rely on social security disability income during this period while I use the related Medicare coverage to have several major joints replaced, am a native of the city I live in but have lived here this time around for only the last two years. [more inside]
Best catch ever.
I'm trying to find a video clip of of a fan making an amazing diving catch during Monday Night Football in 1996. [more inside]
posted by TunnelArmr at 6:35 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by TunnelArmr at 6:35 PM PST - 7 comments
Casa de Upstate NY
Upstate New York mill town architecture-- what does one call it? [more inside]
posted by oflinkey at 6:15 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by oflinkey at 6:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Making the most of your Xbox 360 on a computer display?
What's the best computer display available for connecting an Xbox 360 to? [more inside]
Rural internet cafe visitors - what are your needs?
What do you/would you expect from an internet cafe in a rural setting, on your vacation? [more inside]
Name This Tune . . ?
"Everywhere is walking distance if you have the time"
How do I walk 25 kilometers and survive? There's [more inside]
posted by Memo at 5:02 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by Memo at 5:02 PM PST - 24 comments
Updated software for my Microsoft Office Keyboard?
Updated software for my Microsoft Office Keyboard? [more inside]
iBook tv adapter problem a go-go
Why won't my iBook's tv adapter work? [more inside]
Here but not there?
Unconscious Process Filter: What's happening when I'm in the running "zone"? [more inside]
Name that band?
Has anyone heard of a band or singer called something like "Sondra Leche"? [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Travel With or Board?
Business trip to York UK from US East Coast. Anyone ever take their dog? I always roll with my pooch on business trips, but mine's 90 lbs and this is a - what? - 7 hour flight. [more inside]
posted by nj_subgenius at 2:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nj_subgenius at 2:53 PM PST - 10 comments
tivo help
My Tivo is driving me nuts! Please help! [more inside]
Calculating startup costs in Europe
I'm looking for way to compare salaries across Europe. [more inside]
Where to donate in NoVA?
Where should we donate clothing, toys, household goods, books, etc. in Northern Virginia, that's not the usual Goodwill/Salvation Army, etc? [more inside]
Greyhound tracks near TO?
Where can we go greyhound racing in or near Toronto, Ontario? [more inside]
posted by jamesonandwater at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jamesonandwater at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Free Cable anyone?
What's a good way to watch a sports game that we can't get at home? [more inside]
posted by superbird at 1:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by superbird at 1:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Real estate agent fees?
We've been talking to a generally nice/enthusiastic real estate agent for the purposes of selling our home. She's quoted us that approximately 9-10% of the listing price will go to cover her commission, the other agent's commission, and the various closing costs in between. This strikes us as rather high - we were thinking 5-6%. What's the breakdown and truth here?
Solutions for building a photo rating website?
Does anybody have any experience with "rate my _blank_" type photo rating software? Specifically, I'm looking at MiPhoto or an open-source alternative with a similar set of features. Suggestions from the hive mind? [more inside]
PartyPoker, RIP.
PartyPoker is gone. Where do I go now? [more inside]
3 variables in a 2D graph
What's a creative way to graphically visualize user-rating vs time, taking # of ratings into account? [more inside]
Plane vs. Car
What is the best way to get from Boston to Franklin Lakes, NJ, and back, in one day? [more inside]
Don't make me watch the Leafs! Please!
Habs' broadcast question from deep, dark and dismal Toronto Maple Leafs Country [more inside]
Yoga classes in London?
Yoga class recommendation in London? [more inside]
3 time bar failure doesn't have the same ring as 5 time Academy Award nominee
CareerFilter: I just failed the PA bar exam for the 3rd time, and there's [more inside]
Wordpress Madness
How do I move all the posts from a Blogspot account to my new blog? [more inside]
How do I get my old phone number back?
How do I purchase my old phone number? [more inside]
Drag and drop across browser windows?
Web dev Q: Is there a way to figure out what has been dragged and dropped from one browser window to another? [more inside]
Remember a kids' book about a witch?
Namethatbookfilter: Anyone remember the title of a children's fantasy about a witch, two kids, and a goblin king? [more inside]
Recommend an MP3 CD player?
Can you recommend a well-designed MP3 CD player? The Sony one I have now is lacking in so many ways and I'd like to replace it. [more inside]
posted by smackfu at 9:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by smackfu at 9:43 AM PST - 10 comments
Is OpenSourceHost.com any good?
What have been your experiences with the hosting company OpenSourceHost.com? [more inside]
Compter Mod in small space restriction
ComputerModFilter: I need suggestions on building a computer with space restrictions... [more inside]
Marathon race day pacing and altitude
How much will my pace pick up on marathon day? [more inside]
posted by TrashyRambo at 7:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TrashyRambo at 7:39 AM PST - 7 comments
Avoiding cigarettes in Wien/Vienna and other smoker-friendly cities
Ideas for respectfully avoiding cigarette smoke when visiting a strong smoking culture (especially in Wien/Vienna, but advice for other cities is very welcome too). [more inside]
posted by allterrainbrain at 6:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by allterrainbrain at 6:56 AM PST - 9 comments
Grandparent timeshare?
Polling all grandparents - would you be willing to move/spend part of the year in a different city in order to spend lots of time with, and provide daycare for, your grandkids? [more inside]
What are my options for a motherboard upgrade?
Help me find a motherboard upgrade to my Dell Dimension 4300 that I'm using as a HTPC. [more inside]
posted by drkrdglo at 5:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by drkrdglo at 5:50 AM PST - 4 comments
Silver misgivings
Inheriting silver flatware: A good move, or a step to polishing insanity? [more inside]
Blow our (fish) balls off.
Where are the really good, really fresh, really affordable seafood restaurants in Portland, Oregon (or the nearby coast)? [more inside]
posted by melissa may at 1:56 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by melissa may at 1:56 AM PST - 12 comments
"For while the true Grail will bring you life, the false Grail will take it from you."
How do I feel like I'm still 25 when I turn 50? [more inside]
October 13
Twitching in Seattle...
I've been having muscle twitches for the past two months. [more inside]
To be honest, I'd rather think that it was unintentional.
What's up with that annoying fast-motion digital effect that's been popping up in movies the past few years? I think it's supposed to make things look scary, but it really has the effect of making everything look like a bad Benny Hill comedy.
Is this something that directors do to their movies on purpose, or is it a byproduct of some sort of digital processing? [more inside]
posted by Afroblanco at 9:17 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Afroblanco at 9:17 PM PST - 38 comments
Why?
I'm an alcoholic. I've been shitfaced every day for the last 9 months. I consider the booze a nepenthe; it's something that allows me to forget all the sins I've comitted in my short life on this planet. [more inside]
posted by kfx at 9:11 PM PST - 88 comments
posted by kfx at 9:11 PM PST - 88 comments
Who foots the bill for an at-work medical situation?
I was attending an off-site, work-related meeting when I felt faint and passed out. An ambulance was called and yada, yada- I'm fine. Since this is work related, who foots the bill? [more inside]
Crankiness after sex?
I've noticed that about a day or so after a good roll in the hay, my SO and I can be a little cranky with one another. Not big fights, just a sort of removal of the rose colored glasses. My SO is not really convinced. Can you think of any reasons for this, or am I sort of insane? [more inside]
Online banking
I've had it with NetBank. What online banking system would you recommend? [more inside]
posted by megatherium at 8:38 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by megatherium at 8:38 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me make sure I'm not getting scammed...
BrrrrrFilter: It's gotten cold here in Chicago and my heater appears to be broken. Google didn't help me much probably because my knowledge of HVAC is weak. Help me find out quickly if I'm being ripped off? [more inside]
Golf casual?
At a "golf casual" event, can a woman wear (tailored) jeans?
Any smart dance movies out there?
Looking for smart narrative dance movies in the vein of "Billy Elliot" or "Swing Kids." Those are the only ones I can think of-- please help! [more inside]
Help me help a long-distance friend through a parent's death.
A close friend has just had a parent die after a long illness. For reasons I won't go into the situation is very, very bad overall, and I want to be as supportive as I possibly can be on the long road of handling something like this. [more inside]
posted by AthenaPolias at 5:37 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by AthenaPolias at 5:37 PM PST - 12 comments
What are the film clips shown before the start of every TCM movie?
What are the film clips that Turner Classic Movies shows before the beginning of every movie? [more inside]
posted by La Gata at 5:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by La Gata at 5:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Cuba Libre!
What's your favorite Cuban meal? [more inside]
MAN PURSE!
Looking for mini daypack for walk abouts in the 30 dollar range [more inside]
Placement of spark plug wires
What kind of screws are used in LCD mounting kits?
What kind of screws are used in LCD mounting kits? [more inside]
posted by heresiarch at 3:57 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by heresiarch at 3:57 PM PST - 2 comments
New mouse broke screensaver
My new Microsoft Wireless Laser Mouse 5000 broke my screensaver. Help? [more inside]
Herb Supplements
Reputable US herbal supplement manufacturers. [more inside]
Online Bakeries With Pretty Cakes
What are your favorite bakeries with beautiful cakes that display samples online? [more inside]
Fiddling with C# on VisualBasic
I'm learning C# right now, and I can do very basic things with it. For example, I can cause it to ask you to put in two numbers, and it will give you their sum, difference, quotient, and divisor. What command do I need for it to ask the user WHICH operation it would like the program to perform? [more inside]
posted by alon at 2:14 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by alon at 2:14 PM PST - 18 comments
Music podcast legalities help
I have, over the past several years, become the individual that lots of people come to for music suggestions and to talk about music (most metal, but some other stuff). Much like the fine folks at Pandora. So I had the great thought of starting a podcast. However:
Mayhaps I'm missing something, but I can't find anything online that spells out how to start a music podcast legally. (More after the jump) [more inside]
What's it like to be a detective?
Are you, or have you ever been, a detective? [more inside]
How can I stop being a know-it-all?
How can I stop being a know-it-all? [more inside]
A good introductory handgun for someone with small hands?
What's the best beginning target shooting & self-defense handgun for someone with small hands? [more inside]
posted by vorfeed at 1:38 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by vorfeed at 1:38 PM PST - 28 comments
Help me not have to restart to get Windows Explorer back
Is there a way for me to restart Windows Explorer (the shell) when it crashes, eliminates my taskbar and all desktop icons, but otherwise my open programs are working fine? Don't want to have to restart everything. [more inside]
posted by kookoobirdz at 1:23 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by kookoobirdz at 1:23 PM PST - 23 comments
It's on the wall!
What's the best way to mount an LCD monitor to my wall? [more inside]
posted by CXImran at 12:49 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by CXImran at 12:49 PM PST - 9 comments
Earthquake perception
How often can you feel small earthquakes in Southern California? My girlfriend thinks I'm crazy, but I'm often convinced I've felt a small earthquake. Are there degrees of earthquake perception for different people? [more inside]
My bathroom light and fan turn off and on at the same time. :(
I have a single switch light plate in the bathroom that controls the lights and fan at the same time; one flip of the switch turns both on and off at the same time. You can't control them independently. I'd like to be able to. How? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 12:34 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by nitsuj at 12:34 PM PST - 10 comments
Drowning in fraudulent IP Relay Calls. Help!
IP Relay Scammers are plaguing our PBX operator. Is there anything we can do besides refusing to answer any IP Relay call? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 12:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 12:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Good books about poetry?
Except for an early obsession with e.e. cummings, I know nothing about poetry. Can anyone recommend a good book to jumpstart my poetry literacy? [more inside]
posted by aparrish at 12:32 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by aparrish at 12:32 PM PST - 21 comments
Imac frequently disconnects from network.
I have an Intel Imac that I bought roughly a year ago. I connect to the internet using comcast and an Airport Express. Recently, I added WEP security to my airport, for obvious reasons. I also changed the airport channel to 7 (and then 4) from 11 because I was getting lag while playing Xbox Live using a wireless adapter (I live in an apartment with many wireless networks around me).
Every since, my computer just decides to leave the network about every 5 minutes. It's SO ANNOYING. I only have to click on the network again to rejoin, but does anyone have any ideas? I made both changes at the same time.
Font preview in Illustrator CS2
How can I get Illustrator CS2's font preview to work on my Windows machines? [more inside]
are http forms posted thru https secure?
Can I deliver a form thru http, post it back to the server thru https and be secure? [more inside]
You want me to sell WHAT?
Can a retail store sell products carrying clearly recognisable logos from other corporations, if those logos are not copied but taken from existing products? [more inside]
posted by valleys at 11:43 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by valleys at 11:43 AM PST - 19 comments
Outlook sorting troubles.
Outlook help! How do I get outlook to display the actual email address of the sender instead of just the default "from" field that displays the name associated with the address?
Why are Apple laptop prices the same at all stores?
The price of Apple computers doesn't vary by retailer. How does Apple dictate pricing to their resellers — and how do they do this without breaking price-fixing laws? [more inside]
posted by kamelhoecker at 11:17 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by kamelhoecker at 11:17 AM PST - 25 comments
GDS Google Desktop backup
Is it possible to backup google desktop? [more inside]
AllTunes Bookmarks: transportable?
AllTunes bookmarks: transportable from one PC to another? [more inside]
posted by NYScott at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by NYScott at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Where to buy server in NYC?
Help! Need to buy a rack mounted server in New York City today that Debian can easily be installed on, only thing we can find is a Mac and thats not really going to work. Any ideas?
posted by lips at 9:52 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lips at 9:52 AM PST - 14 comments
I need cheap t-shirts for my band...
Bands! What's the cheapest service for simple 1 color screenprinted t-shirts? How about stickers and buttons?
Permit me a small sob story
How do I get a reliable car for not much money? [more inside]
Multiroom audio with two receivers?
How do I get multiroom audio with multiple receivers? [more inside]
How best to unload used books in Toronto
What's the best way to divest yourself of a bunch of used books in Toronto? [more inside]
How do I productively fill my free time?
I suddenly find myself with excessive amounts of free time. What are some fulfilling and productive ways to fill it? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 at 9:34 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Willie0248 at 9:34 AM PST - 21 comments
Why is she holding a leek?
Does anyone have more information about this (1.6M swf, borderline NSFW)? [more inside]
posted by Skorgu at 9:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Skorgu at 9:23 AM PST - 7 comments
A human version of Science Diet?
Is there a human equivalent to premium cat food? That is to say, a single form of synthetic food that will serve all hunger and nutritional needs? If not, why not? [more inside]
Help me makeover my (non-existant) entryway!
My front door opens directly into my living room...and there is no coat closet. Help me find some furniture (or other ideas!) to hide the shoes, jackets, purse, dog leash, mail, etc...or failing that, at least to get it off the couch and catch-all desk!
posted by sLevi at 9:19 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by sLevi at 9:19 AM PST - 14 comments
Tcl, return values and efficiency.
TclFilter: Assuming $var is already set, is there any performance/efficiency difference if a Tcl proc calls "return $var" versus just plain "return" [more inside]
It's Friday. Break the Rules.
I'm in the process of building an application and I think I want a rules engine. Assuming I do (and "No" may be the answer to my question), what's the best way to go about such a thing, given the details inside? [more inside]
posted by yerfatma at 8:49 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by yerfatma at 8:49 AM PST - 7 comments
In search of dwarf citrus trees
I'm looking to buy a few dwarf citrus trees as a gift. Can anyone offer tips on what/where to buy online? [more inside]
Does this camera bag have an evil twin?
Yet another camera bag question. I love this Lowepro Slingshot bag. It's basically perfect except for one glaring flaw - it's backwards! [more inside]
Essential Old-School Hip-Hop
Shaving Ryan's Privates
I'm looking for a list of adult film's that borrow part of their title from big name Hollywood movies. (Answers will probably be NSFW) [more inside]
Mac product upgrades
Justified anger, or plain paranoia?
[HighschoolDramaFilter] Am I justified in my mistrust of this person who has lived a complete lie and now claims to be reformed, or should I bury the hatchet? Much, much, much [more inside]
token charity
I need some rocks. Where do I go?
How can I find places where it's legal to gather rocks? [more inside]
posted by agropyron at 7:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by agropyron at 7:53 AM PST - 8 comments
Some help on the Home Projector front.
More home-theater projector questions. This time, it's eBaytastic. Of course, there's [more inside]
It was the Dukes...It was the Dukes...
What's the song that Eddie Murphy sings in Trading Places during the jacuzzi scene? [more inside]
What's the ramp going to be on Vista?
What is the ramp of Vista going to be like? [more inside]
You're HOW Old?
A bunch of us would like to do some sort of East Coast Trip for a friend's 30th BDay.. any suggestions for something neat/fun? of course there is [more inside]
Hottest mustard?
What is the hottest mustard? Colman's is fine, but I want hotter, without having to stir wasabi into it.
Moto Q + WIFI = iDeal.
Moto Q wifi question...
I know the Verizon Moto Q does not come with wifi becasue Verizon wants to push it's own data plan. I know it has a mini sd port and not a SDIO, but is there any chance on getting a mini sd wifi card to work? [more inside]
trademarked domain name
Domain name dance: how best to sell to trademark holder, or use it myself? [more inside]
Blackberry Mac Friendly?
I'm thinking of upgrading to the new Blackberry Pearl. Is their desktop software that syncs info (between my calendar, email, to-do's) compatible with the Mac, or will I need third party software?
What video camera should I buy?
What video camera should I buy? Just for amateur stuff - regular home movies, clips of events, "getting my feet wet" with video editing. [more inside]
posted by mark7570 at 6:24 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mark7570 at 6:24 AM PST - 7 comments
Paper space after 8 years...
How do i get out of a paperspace zoom in Autocad? [more inside]
posted by notsnot at 6:12 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by notsnot at 6:12 AM PST - 3 comments
F, late 20s, seeks Clueless for LTR leading to marriage.
Since the whole bashing-on-head/dragging-back-to-cave routine is a bit passe, how do I go about getting the guy? [more inside]
posted by katemonster at 2:27 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by katemonster at 2:27 AM PST - 59 comments
October 12
Is there is a company that will cancel your monthly services for you?
Is there a service that will cancel a service for you? [more inside]
posted by mphuie at 11:14 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mphuie at 11:14 PM PST - 13 comments
How to get a deep crease out of leather (upholstery)
I have had an expensive leather couch for about 7 years with removable overstuffed cushions. One of the cushions was probably not pulled tight enough when originally sewed and has a deep crease. I know I can replace the pillow/stuffing insert to plump it up, but I can not figure out how to get the deep , seemingly permanent crease out given that leather cannot be ironed. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thank you.
Viking Metal?
MetalFilter: In "A Headbanger's Journey," there is a song playing during the scene where they show those huge stone sword monuments in Nordicland. It rules and I want to know who it is. [more inside]
Us Flags in Media
I've noticed that a majority of movies have at least one American flag in them; even when the movie might not be US friendly itself. I do not think this is a confirmation bias issue, and have noticed it since I was a kid. Does anyone have any ideas why this might be?
Roadtrip from Manhattan
Day trip drive from Manhattan? [more inside]
"We'll just have to see about that, sport."
I'm in search of more classic chummy/fatherly nicknames (sport, champ) to throw about with my S.O., what've you got? [more inside]
posted by dorothy humbird at 8:28 PM PST - 115 comments
posted by dorothy humbird at 8:28 PM PST - 115 comments
Videobomb Clone
How do I set up a Videobomb-like site? [more inside]
I will never understand the airline industry
Can I miss a connecting flight on purpose? [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk at 8:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by reformedjerk at 8:13 PM PST - 18 comments
What's the name of this short story I read in high school?
The Postal Service song "We Will Become Silhouettes" reminds me of a short story (or maybe poem?) I read in high school, but I can't remember the name or author for the life of me. I believe the action centered around an automated house going through its daily routine after the inhabitants had been vaporized on its side. There was also something about birds singing... I think. Any ideas?
posted by pokermonk at 7:46 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pokermonk at 7:46 PM PST - 12 comments
How should one pointy-haired boss deal with his own PHB?
I got dumped with a project where I am out of my depth and area of expertise, and it won't go away. [more inside]
How do you turn off an annoying Outlook 2003 "feature"?
How do I turn off this annoying Outlook feature? [more inside]
Do Potential Employers Really Run Credit Checks?
How can having bad credit keep you from getting a job?
I heard an ad from a credit counselor on the radio which said: "Don't let your bad credit rating keep you from getting a job." Just fyi, I live in the U.S. [more inside]
did i miss something?
what are these circular stickers i see on everyone's cars that show a blue hat and eyeballs underneath (which, when seen from afar, resembles a car k-car profile with the eyes as wheels)? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 at 6:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by garfy3 at 6:04 PM PST - 12 comments
Freak Show : ???-dot-com
What website are they referencing in this Freak Show clip [WMV]? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen at 5:18 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by scottreynen at 5:18 PM PST - 4 comments
What should I do in Saturday morning/afternoon in Las Vegas?
What should I do this Saturday morning/afternoon in Las Vegas? [more inside]
Why doesn't my computer trust me anymore?
Even though I'm the admin, my Mac OS 10.3.9 suddenly wants me to authenticate common actions. What the hell happened? [more inside]
Convert .max to .jpg ??????
I have about 300 pictures that were sent to me as .max files. I have since learned the .max files are Paperport's proprietary file format. There is a Paperport Viewer available for download, but I am looking for something that can convert them to .jpg. The Paperport program would be ridiculously expensive to purchase for only these files. Any Mefite's know of software that can convert these files? I've considered just doing screen captures, but that's a lot of work one pic at a time. Ideas?
Need math help
Is there a formula for converting cubic meters to tons?
I missed this lesson in math class way back when and now I need to do these conversions for a project at work.
Network Punking?
EvilFilter: I want to hack a machine on my own company's network. [more inside]
Can't deny a payment
Why is Paypal giving me the option to "Accept" a payment, but the "Deny" is grayed out? [more inside]
Old Dog / New TRick?
"You can't teach an old dog new tricks":
Can anyone think of other versions of this or similar aphorisms? ("the horse is out of the barn," etc. about aging.
From other languages or cultures, perhaps?
Kitty Likes To Stink...They Think
Why does my cube-mate's cat have hygiene issues? [more inside]
posted by weirdoactor at 3:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by weirdoactor at 3:48 PM PST - 8 comments
What to include in techie resumé
My friend seeks a job as a web developer focusing on the creation of web applications. I'm trying to put together a resumé for him that will showcase his considerable tech skills, but I'm not sure which specifics to include, which ones to leave out, or how to phrase the information in a manner palatable to potential employers. He recently moved to Wisconsin and will probably soon be moving to Vermont, so he doesn't know any other local geeks who can provide info on the lay of the land. [more inside]
hot rod hyundai
Help me vandalize my wife's car! [more inside]
shove that Briefcase up your...
Briefcase vs. Offline files - please help get the boss out of my hair. Too much [more inside]
Keeping phone number with voicemail only for a reasonable cost.
I have an old Cell phone from the states ( i just moved to the US Virgin Islands) that I would like to have go to voicemail only (thus keeping the number for if / when I move back to the states and so I dont have to update everyone with my new number (they can just call it, leave a message and I can return the call with my local cell) but I am having a hard time finding a service that accomplishes this.
I want to keep my current number (on verizon wireless) but I dont want to pay 40 some bucks a month just for voicemail (thats their cheapest plan) a search online found a few options but they seem expensive... I'd like to pay something like 60 70 80 a year for this... Is that service out there where I can port my number over?
Software program that can import photos into a yearbook?
Is there a software program that can import photos and text into a nice yearbook-style template to create a book that can be printed out and binded? [more inside]
Idiopathic Neuropathy treatments?
My Mom might have Multiple Sclerosis, but she has Peripheral Neuropathy that doctors and EMG say isn't related to MS. It's caused disability in her legs. I know there aren't silver bullets, but can anyone suggest alternative or complementary treatments that are worth a look? More inside... [more inside]
Saving money using coupon services
[Saving Money/Shopping Filter] Has anyone used a service like The Grocery Game -- a service that helps you save money on your grocery bill by identifying when you get the most bang for your coupon buck? Did it work? [more inside]
posted by parilous at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by parilous at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Do Goal Buddies Work?
I've often read that the way writers can maintain their momentum is to get a 'goal buddy,' someone you'd meet with or talk to once a week so you can encourage each other and kick each other in the butt and give advice.
Have any of you done this? Has it worked for you? What was the secret to staying on topic and staying motivated/focused instead of getting distracted and talking about gossip/family or general complaining?
Are the pictures on Google Earth in real-time?
Are the pictures on Google Earth in real-time?
If I look at my street via Google Earth on the computer at 6:00pm, can I see my kids playing outside (if indeed they are outside at that time)
What is this non-alphanumeric character?
This 'bad' character is showing up as a box, and seems to invoke a new line. How can I find out what it really is? [more inside]
Help Me Imagine the MySpace of 2010
I'm trying to imagine what MySpace looks like in 2010. Now, of course, it’s unlikely that MySpace will be what all the cool kids are talking about in 4 years, but you get the idea. Let’s call it MySpace2010.com. It’s the most popular social network of its day. How is it different from MySpace in 2006? [more inside]
Where to Find International Legal Disputes?
Where can I find specific international legal cases? What are some good resources to turn to when you only have the nature of the case in mind? [more inside]
How to switch into a more exciting career?
How can I switch into a more high-tech career? [more inside]
posted by phaedrus441 at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by phaedrus441 at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Boy how'd you get your grill that way and how much did you pay...
Help my find a grill (not the food cooking kind) in Dallas... [more inside]
Where to find light up globes?
Where can one find lit world globes? [more inside]
posted by Asbestos McPinto at 1:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Asbestos McPinto at 1:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Firefox in an IE costume?
My work intranet autodetects my Firefox browser and forces me to use IE. Is there a plugin that I can get that will make Firefox masquerade as IE, so I can surf my intranet with my favorite browser?
Easy cooking tips 101?
Help me entertain a first-time visitor! [more inside]
(Free) WiFi in Nice, France?
(Free) WiFi in Nice, France? [more inside]
red tape is choking me
I need to find an online class that ends with Java or PHP certification and gives out a verifiable grade. Pass/fail would be acceptable, as long as it's formal. [more inside]
copying a sites look and feel
What are the ethical/legal ramifications of copying a sites look and feel? [more inside]
Where can I find horse racing data sets?
Is there a good source of horse racing results in a machine readable format? I'd prefer them to be inexpensive or free, and to be up to date.
posted by david1230 at 12:18 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by david1230 at 12:18 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I redirect an RSS feed for my podcast?
How do I give my domain's URL as my podcast feed, but route it to an autogenerated feed elsewhere? [more inside]
email help
Anybody use Primus Canada as their ISP? If so, a question about Thunderbird and smtp and... [more inside]
Am I going to court?
I might have to go to court for a parking violation, and, for several reasons, I'm not sure what to do. [more inside]
Incompatibility issues, me and my printer
I bought a used printer. The software is for OS 9 and I've got OS X and it won't let me install. Searching the HP website hasn't really helped me. Am I screwed? [more inside]
Is eating at home cheaper?
Is it really cheaper to cook at home than it is to eat out? [more inside]
posted by ivarley at 11:31 AM PST - 77 comments
posted by ivarley at 11:31 AM PST - 77 comments
Books on feudal politics?
I'm looking for book recommendations on feudal politics in Europe, something which gives a vivid but accurate depiction of what politics was like before the rise of strong national governments: the importance of personal loyalties, hostage-taking, assassination, mercenaries. [more inside]
How to control flash games?
I'm playing a certain flash game. I'd like to be able to pause when I like, repeat levels at will, and so on (the game does not normally allow this). What's my best bet? Any cool standalone flash players that will let me do this?
Where can I put these songs?
Asking for a buddy: Any good places to upload original music to? [more inside]
I'm just being stupid . . . right?
Tetanus and hypocondria: Am I just making myself sick? [more inside]
posted by dame at 10:27 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by dame at 10:27 AM PST - 18 comments
Which graphic design schools are worth it?
Which graphic design schools (and degrees) are worth the time and money? I am interested in taking some graphic design classes so that I can learn the techniques and skills needed to get a good job in the field. I know I need to learn more before I can really expect to get a good job, which is why I need classes, but I'm not sure whether I should just take a few classes on the side or actually invest my time and money in a years-long program. [more inside]
Riddles that 6 year olds will find amusing?
Do you know any riddles that first graders (age 6) will be amused by? [more inside]
Should I fill my prescription?
What will happen if I take 3 out of 10 ten days worth of antibiotics? [more inside]
Learning the Art of Ink
How do tattoo artists learn their trade? [more inside]
Why doesn't my DVD burner work?
Why is my new DVD burner behaving so erratically? [more inside]
Name that song.
Can you identify the title and artist of the piece of music in the trailer for Catch a Fire (embedded QT)? I mean the one that comes after the Bob Marley song.
posted by black bile at 8:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by black bile at 8:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Never lived away from home, no college. Is Peace Corps an option?
Is Peace Corps an option for a young guy with no college? [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel at 8:56 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by SlyBevel at 8:56 AM PST - 42 comments
Why must automobile registrations be renewed?
Why must automobile registrations be renewed? [more inside]
Stop staring at my hands....!
I've just had a short tutorial with two of my students, and one of them kept staring at my hands... [more inside]
posted by khites at 7:54 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by khites at 7:54 AM PST - 14 comments
Note numbers on a staff
I'm trying to find an image of note numbers with the corresponding notes on a staff. [more inside]
Help me and my roommate stream music to each other
How can I stream music from a Linux PC to a Mac computer? [more inside]
Best traffic solution for a bad intersection?
Trafficfilter: at a problem intersection, what traffic solution would most benefit me – a stoplight, a traffic cop, a rotary, or something else? [more inside]
posted by acridrabbit at 6:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by acridrabbit at 6:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Two colors of wood in one house??
Two different shades of hardwood floor? [more inside]
New laptop for an Internet novice
UK Mefites..
I have around £500 to spend on a laptop, to help my GF become internet capable. Nothing fancy required, as it'll be pretty much internet & e-mail only. Wireless is one requirement, decent sized screen another. Any recommendations, or any that I should avoid at all costs.
posted by the_epicurean at 5:37 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by the_epicurean at 5:37 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there any reason I'd want a website hosted in the UK rather than the US?
Is there any reason I'd want a website hosted in the UK rather than the US? [more inside]
Diffrent strokes for different folks in Boston
Boston this weekend. Things to do for two different people. Suggestions please! [more inside]
Simulation science in the classroom
Need help finding classroom demonstratable examples of software simulation. [more inside]
Windows XP Home: Turn Off hangs.
How do I get Windows XP Home to shut down properly? I'ts hanging and I have to power cycle. [more inside]
posted by prodevel at 2:24 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by prodevel at 2:24 AM PST - 10 comments
Legalfilter... movies and photos
My coworkers took some photos of a movie being shot near our office building and I posted them online in my blog. [more inside]
posted by PWA_BadBoy at 1:07 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by PWA_BadBoy at 1:07 AM PST - 8 comments
50 watt radio range
What is the maximum range of a 50watt VHF FM radio? [more inside]
Great SciFi Books that are not literate.
Science fiction book recommendations please. [more inside]
posted by seanyboy at 12:35 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by seanyboy at 12:35 AM PST - 43 comments
October 11
Phone call protocol?
Why is it when I'm dating a guy and I call him two days in a row - I get treated like Glenn Close's character in Fatal Attraction? [more inside]
posted by wilde at 10:42 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by wilde at 10:42 PM PST - 61 comments
Dealing with unusual job interview questions.
Dealing with odd job interview questions (What kind of a fruit am I?) [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate at 10:41 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Pontius Pilate at 10:41 PM PST - 27 comments
The digital dust is kicked up in my eyes, again.
I have a 28.8 connection and an iPod that I want to restore and update. Screwed? [more inside]
predict my future: prison or evening news?
predict my future: prison or evening news? [more inside]
posted by krautland at 9:17 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by krautland at 9:17 PM PST - 14 comments
I don't think we're in track anymore..
Help me get better at thinking on my feet in rugby. [more inside]
trick or trefoil?
Constructing adult-sized Girl and Boy Scout costumes for Halloween, where to find authentic gear? [more inside]
Song Title Wanted
A friend of mine and I vividly remember a slightly cheesy, late 80s song that had a chorus along the lines of "Please tell them not to cry for me, it's a personal decision...(insert forgotten words here)...I'm just an old man dying to be free." Is this ringing any bells with anyone? We are both perplexed and any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
How best to prepare for boyfriend leaving for 2+ years?
In February, my boyfriend of a few months will be leaving to do a two year stint with the peace corps. We're emphatically in love with each other, and the thought of him leaving my life is absolutely dreadful and deeply saddening. How can I best prepare myself for what is to come? [more inside]
posted by virga at 8:29 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by virga at 8:29 PM PST - 24 comments
How to keep track of coupons?
What's a good way to keep track of coupons? [more inside]
I know I'm leaving, but when should they know?
I have no problems with my job. In fact, I'm happy with it. But a few months ago I realized I don't want to be doing it forever. So after saving up some money, I've decided to quit, move back home with my parents and go back to school in a field unrelated to my job in January. [more inside]
What do I have to tell the PI?
I’ve been approached by a private investigator, who is asking questions of me in support of a medical lawsuit against my former employer. [more inside]
MySQL String to Constrain Duplicates
MySQLFilter: I'm looking for a way to display a list of recent entries from multiple blogs I have stored in a MySQL database, but allow only one entry per blog to be included in the list. What should I add to the WHERE clause? [more inside]
posted by DIYer at 7:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by DIYer at 7:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Songs to shake,shake, shake, shake your booty?
I need help/recommendations for putting together a 30 minute dance set. [more inside]
Mystery characters
How do I describe a sweater?
2 minutes!!!
My phone smells worse than my armpit
Why does my cell phone smell like heinous body odor? [more inside]
How do you archive a newspaper?
I am thinking of archiving a student newspaper which goes back nearly a century. However the money simply isn't there to go to a corporation to do it-- does anyone have any suggestions as to how to go about doing this in-house and on a tight budget?
3000 Farad 2.7 volt ultracapicator = how much "work"?
How many watt hours, amp hours or "work" does this 3000 Farad 2.7 volt operating voltage ultracapacitor represent? [more inside]
posted by loquacious at 6:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by loquacious at 6:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Maybe a little less Oblique?
Do you have any favorite oblique strategy style things that are specific for the art you use them for? Like one sentence techniques that go around creative blocks and allow you to do great things? [more inside]
posted by Brainy at 6:07 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Brainy at 6:07 PM PST - 17 comments
Mike Hammer meets Hammer Films?
I know what I want, I don't need to search for it.
Why does a blank search window open whenever I try to open a folder? [more inside]
posted by squarehead at 5:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by squarehead at 5:57 PM PST - 3 comments
My broke down car
I need help deciding whether to fix my older car or buy a new one. [more inside]
What is this song that samples Calexico?
What is this dance/hip hop song that samples Calexico's "El Picador"? [more inside]
Help me teach my laptop to speak VT100
How do I map VT100 keys (PF1 to PF4) to the function keys on my laptop keyboard? [more inside]
posted by gwenzel at 5:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by gwenzel at 5:08 PM PST - 3 comments
How much can we cheap-out on this?
Could you host a website behind a cable modem with some crappy hardware? [more inside]
posted by dentata at 2:55 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by dentata at 2:55 PM PST - 21 comments
What's wrong with my bike- the chain or the gears?
What's wrong with my bike- the chain or the gears? Or me? My three-year-old bike has always had, to one degree or another, a problem with slippage, in which the chain momentarily loses the gear teeth when I'm pushing especially hard on the pedals. Finally, this Sunday, the chain broke, after acting up especially bad and frequently going very slack when I was coasting. The question is, do I just need a nice new chain to fix my slippage problem, or is the problem with my gears? Do I need to replace them? Or am I just riding it too rough?
Life In New York For Families
What's life like in New York City for families? [more inside]
posted by scrump at 2:44 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by scrump at 2:44 PM PST - 35 comments
Using a soundcard for a streaming audio source.
I just got a webcam and in lieu of using audio from a microphone, I'd like to play music along with the streaming video. I can't figure out how to accomplish this though and I don't really know what I'm doing. [more inside]
posted by bob sarabia at 2:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by bob sarabia at 2:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Our limos have no destination!
As the chair of my fraternity's Fall-Formal Committee, I hold the distinct pleasure of locating a venue for this semester's night of dressy revelry. I'd love to find a nice lodge or similar, more intimate digs where we can hire our own bartender, do our own DJing, etc. Does such a place exist in or around Baltimore? [more inside]
Is it lights out?
I was just replacing the driver-side headlight in my 2001 BMW 325i, fumbled, and dropped the burnt out bulb into the engine area. Right now, it's resting at the bottom, out of reach, but not visibly near anything else. I can't easily get to it to remove it. Will it work itself out and I don't need to worry about it, or do I need to find a way to get it out before I drive again so it doesn't do damage?
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 2:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 2:06 PM PST - 5 comments
How do you get a flat surface of water?
Does gravity make small pools of water curve slightly (I’m thinking a small lake size) or is surface tension enough to flatten it out? More importantly - how would I calculate whether the resistance from the surface tension is enough to keep it flat and when/what size that breaks off? [more inside]
posted by Smedleyman at 1:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Smedleyman at 1:54 PM PST - 19 comments
What's the best book about everyday life during the American Revolution?
What is the best book about everyday life during the American Revolution? Books focusing on the lives of women would be especially helpful. [more inside]
UK NFL fan seeks game broadcast
NFLFilter: I am a UK-based NFL fan (go Seahawks!) and am finding it very difficult to watch any of the games or pre- and post-game analysis shows. [more inside]
How can a willing to learn non-programmer build something like those user-supported gas price sites?
I'm looking to build a site that allows its users to submit and/or search pricing and availability information for "widgets" at local brick and mortar retail stores.
The model I have in mind would be similar to the user-supported gas price sites that popped up about a year ago, in which people entered what they paid for what type of gas, and other users then could type in a zip code and see the best prices near them.
So, being a non-programmer (but willing to learn through trial and error), what language/framework/open-source code do I use to build this? [more inside]
posted by pjhagop at 1:18 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pjhagop at 1:18 PM PST - 4 comments
From the "I'll end in hell for asking" series ...
Cost of living in Mumbai? [more inside]
Forever??
How do you deal with other people always demanding/expecting that relationships go on forever? [more inside]
Who invented love?
What's the real origin of the concept of romantic love? [more inside]
Image spam woes
The amount of image spam I'm getting has snowballed in the past few months. What can I do? [more inside]
How do bands -- and Built to Spill, specifically -- react to requests for songs?
How do bands -- and Built to Spill, specifically -- react to requests for songs? [more inside]
posted by fearless_yakov at 12:07 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by fearless_yakov at 12:07 PM PST - 26 comments
Fried whole potato, anyone?
A neighbor was telling me of a restaurant in Missouri, whose "baked" potatoes were very popular. Turns out they're deep fried. Has anyone tried such a tuber, and what did you think?
In search of "authentic" Southern (American) accents...
Language/Dialect-filter: In search of "authentic" Southern (American) accents... [more inside]
Where can I buy vinyl online?
Where can I buy vinyl online? I've used Insound before, and although they are great, their selection is limited. The only place I usually have success finding anything is at my local music shop which isn't very local anymore. The other post I looked at regarding buying vinyl online was limited to club/deep/progressive house, but I'm looking more for indie rock records.
Is the IT Security Officer lying to me?
Am I being lied to? I am receiving threatening/harassing emails from several yahoo accounts, but the person/people involved all have IP addresses that trace to a single university. The university has an IT Security Officer who tells me that he's done everything he could to track the IPs (they are all different but from the same institution) and he can't pin them to a single computer or person. I do not necessarily believe him. I have looked at other questions and answers, but would like to know what you think. I should mention that a login and password is used to access the network at this institution, even for the wireless network.
Make my gtalk/gmail play nice with Firefox...please...
Gtalk (embedded in Gmail) is not playing nicely with my FireFox (v. 1.5.0.7). When any conversation box pops up, it makes the scroll bar disappear on the right. As if that weren't enough, it teases me by popping it back into view every few seconds, and the conversation box flips back and forth by about the width of the scroll bar - kind of like the page is trying to reload the scroll bar every couple of seconds. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime at 10:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by allkindsoftime at 10:42 AM PST - 6 comments
HD Radio?
HD radio? What is it? Is it better? Why would a person bother? [more inside]
posted by nnk at 10:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nnk at 10:15 AM PST - 5 comments
What to know when creating a forum?
I'm creating a family reunion website & want to include a community forum/bulletin board. What are the pros & cons of hosting the forum on my own server vs. using an outside one?
Cripple the new PowerShot to protect DSLR sales???
Disappointingly what it doesn't have is a raw mode, which appears to have been completely dropped by Canon for its compact models - presumably to protect the sales of entry-level digital SLRs. WTF? Crippling your new products? I can maybe understand (don't agree tho) the reasoning of record companies for DRM, but in a corporation like Canon this is just insane (it's not that people will download exact copies of your cameras from the Internet). To my eyes this looks like a dumb selfdefeating business model, but I'm no MBA. So the question is, why do they do this crap? Does it really "protect" their other lines or is it simply a selfinflicted wound? Don't engineers fight the suits for stuff like this, removing features from a good camera kicking users in the teeth? thanks!
posted by PenguinBukkake at 10:00 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by PenguinBukkake at 10:00 AM PST - 22 comments
Affordable options for cellular signal boosting?
I have a Blackberry 7290 and live in a basement apartment. I intermittently get one bar of signal in most places inside, but full service right outside the windows. What is the most effective option to increase service indoors so that I can maintain phone calls? I've seen the expensive cellular repeaters and I can't really justify spending that much. Thanks.
A short course in guilt.
What are some easy/common ways to make a stranger feel guilty? [more inside]
Transition lenses: no longer for dorks and serial killers?
Has anyone recently purchased "transitions" lenses (that go from clear to shaded) for your specs? I remember kids who had these in high school (this was 10+ years ago) and they always looked terrible- half-shaded indoors. I've had a few friends recommend them lately, though. [more inside]
Sonnet #404
I'm looking for a few lines of poetry that would be appropriate for a 404 page, preferably from somewhat well-known authors. Any suggestions?
posted by sonofslim at 9:08 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by sonofslim at 9:08 AM PST - 28 comments
Are there any great Word resume templates?
Can someone recommend a good resume template for word? [more inside]
Earl Woods quote
Earl Woods filter: Does anyone have a link to that really strange quote by Earl Woods all about how Tiger was the chosen one and would change mankind? Google failing me.
Help me find a book about faucet design.
Help me find a book about faucet design. [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 8:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 8:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Sound Output problem with Alesis MultiMix 8
I bought an Alesis MultiMix 8 the other day, which is an 8 input firewire interface. It works OK but the main problem I have is that the stereo out (from the computer to the mixer) cuts out very frequently. [more inside]
How can I avoid feeling lonely?
How can I avoid feeling lonely? [more inside]
Ringtone, Law & Order SVU, Metropcs?? Does this not exist??
Law & Order SVU ringtone (Metropcs) [more inside]
Test/quiz authorizing software?
Help me find simple test/quiz authoring software for my company. [more inside]
Health Insurance in Austria (US Citizen)
Talk to me about health insurance in Austria for US Citizens (Or useful anecdotes about healthcare in Europe in general) [more inside]
Clever team names combining rock music and computers!
Help me come up with creative team names involving rock music and computer terms. [more inside]
Green Printer?
I'm trying to find an environmentaly-friendly and/or socially responsible printer. The printer needs to have a reputation of turning out high-quality product and should be able to accept Adobe suite (InDesign/Illustrator/Photoshop) files via the internets.
Is Quickbooks over my head?
Quickbooks: How different is it from Quicken, and how difficult to learn? [more inside]
Things that go WAAAA! in the night
Parents, what has worked for you in getting infants to sleep for longer stretches at night? [more inside]
tea/infusions/tisanes - How hard is it to mix your own spice teas?
tea/infusions/tisanes - How hard is it to mix your own spice teas? [more inside]
posted by Karmakaze at 7:41 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Karmakaze at 7:41 AM PST - 6 comments
GlasgowFilter: 4 hours in the wilderness
I've got 4 hours to waste in Glasgow tomorrow - what shall I do? [more inside]
posted by xvs22 at 7:33 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by xvs22 at 7:33 AM PST - 7 comments
Good printer for business cards and generic n00b printing Q.
Need a good printer for some business cards--preferably not one of those quicky jobs that looks like color photocopies on cardstock. A) anywhere online that ships is fine; 2) Bonus pts if it's in Toronto. 3) A generic "printing question" about resolution inside. [more inside]
Help a North York girl become a Junction woman
Looking for creative ways to sell my condo... [more inside]
Best every day dSLR lens and accessories?
This is a two part question: Which every day lens should I buy for my dSLR, and what other camera accessories should I get? There is [more inside]
Where to find 8.5x11 paper in England?
Where to find 8.5x11 paper in England (or even Europe)? [more inside]
posted by louigi at 7:04 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by louigi at 7:04 AM PST - 18 comments
Is there a remote, server based, spam filter service?
Is there a server based, spam filter that will work with any ISP? I have a friend who cannot change ISPs or email services, he is paying a lot for dial-up time, and he gets about 100 spam: 1 valid email. Is there a spam filter that will check his current email for him and delete the spam, allowing him to keep his current email and ISP? [more inside]
posted by birchhook at 6:26 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by birchhook at 6:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Silent install of Japanese IME on XP SP2
What's the right way to do a silent install of the Japanese input language and IME in an already setup English-language Windows XP Professional SP2? [more inside]
posted by flabdablet at 5:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by flabdablet at 5:50 AM PST - 8 comments
How did they get on my buddy list?
What is MSN Tracker V2.0 and am I at risk of getting hacked? [more inside]
Windows Media Encoder
I'm trying to broadcast video using Windows Media Encoder, which works fine over the LAN, but not over the internet. It'll generate a LAN address, but when it tries to generate an internet address it simply says: (could not be detected). [more inside]
International delivery attempts
I'm in the UK. I've been expecting a package from the states via USPS. They will not be able to get into my building. How/where can I pick it up? [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 12:50 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by like_neon at 12:50 AM PST - 5 comments
An American in Beijing
I am moving to Beijing for a job. I've never lived in China before. Advice? [more inside]
posted by blindcarboncopy at 12:37 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by blindcarboncopy at 12:37 AM PST - 21 comments
October 10
Make Windows automaticly accept a file over bluetooth?
Anyway to automaticlly accept incomming files on a bluetooth connection in windows? I can do this in Ubuntu, but my server is running windows (don't ask). I want to be able to beam a pic from my phone to my server without having it ask me to accept the file... just AUTO ACCEPT DARN IT! [more inside]
What caused this aneurysm?
WWII Medical Mystery Filter: Why did this young woman have an aneurysm? [more inside]
So I'm starting a podcast.
So I'm starting a podcast. [more inside]
Any help for constipated cat?
Mom's older Siamese cat has unusual ailment for over 1yr. Anal opening spasms shut causing backup necessitating repeat deostipations by vet. Any other suggested treatments? [more inside]
Hot Chocolate Recommendations?
Can you recommend me a good brand of hot chocolate? [more inside]
posted by cschneid at 10:21 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by cschneid at 10:21 PM PST - 47 comments
Halloween Costume Idea
Looking for a good Halloween costume for 2 straight college guys [more inside]
Getting from SFO to San Fran Downtown on Friday Night
What's the best way for San Francisco Airport to Union Square? I'll be going from airport at 10pm Friday night and was wondering if BART would be faster. And does anyone have aany can't (less touristy) misses in SF for a 48 hour weekend there?
What should I do with my old hard drives?
I've got a bunch of extra hard drives, and I want to setup a backup NAS type solution so I can backup my data and store movies, tv shows, media, etc. Ideas? [more inside]
Charlotte For a Day
What is a nice part of Charlotte, NC to hang out in for a day? [more inside]
Wind power: does it blow, or no?
We're hammering out an ordinance to allow small wind turbine power generators in our town. We'd like to cover all the bases, and are looking for good and bad from other towns. [more inside]
posted by attercoppe at 8:49 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by attercoppe at 8:49 PM PST - 19 comments
Tokyo on $85 a day?
I've been offered a one month gig in Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya, with a US$85 per diem. Travel and accomodation are covered - I'm only responsible for food and fun. I know that Japan is expensive, but just HOW expensive is it? How far will this get me?
posted by fingers_of_fire at 8:47 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by fingers_of_fire at 8:47 PM PST - 31 comments
What tools does a single person moving out on his own need?
I'm going to be moving out on my own soon. What kinds of tools do I need to keep on hand for basic repairs around the house? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper at 8:41 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by JDHarper at 8:41 PM PST - 27 comments
It'll be a hard day's night...
I will be working behind a bar at a 60's themed art opening... So what should I wear? [more inside]
Shooting Range in NOVA
What is the best shooting range to go to in NOVA? [more inside]
Social Manipulation and the Unconscious
Is there any way to manipulate the unconscious on a micro scale? [more inside]
posted by ifranzen at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ifranzen at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
Outsourcing job hunting
What would be the best way for a job searcher to outsource/delegate the job hunting process for an IT job? [more inside]
What should I bring on my trip to Brazil to make a little extra spending cash?
What should I bring on my trip to Brazil to make a little extra spending cash? [more inside]
What should I wear to a business meeting at a hip company?
What should I wear to a business meeting at a hip technology company? [more inside]
posted by Xazeru at 6:05 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Xazeru at 6:05 PM PST - 25 comments
Don't let shoe angst get in the way of tango!
Help me find large women's shoes for Argentine Tango in DC or NYC [more inside]
What to compliment a Venetian Mask in terms of costume...
Halloween Filter: I'm planning on wearing a Venetian paper mache mask... [more inside]
Is the University of Phoenix Online a safe bet?
I am considering getting a degree online from the University of Phoenix. Are they really considered reputable to your average employer or does it look like you took the easy way out? I've heard that in some situations they will give you partial credit for technical schools and computer certifications (MCSE, CCNA, ect.). Is this true? Can you clep classes like at traditional colleges? Are the classes and instructors the same quality as a traditional brick and mortar college? [more inside]
Why is Hallow'een so popular in America?
Why is Hallow'een so popular in the USA? [more inside]
How to boot PC XP and Intel OSX from external drive?
How do I configure a 2.5" 60 gig usb external drive to boot Windows XP on a PC as well as be able to boot Mac OS X 10.4 on an Intel MacBook?
Not Chiquita Banana Man.
I'm going to be the Chiquita Banana Lady for Halloween. Can you think of a spicy Latin costume for my boyfriend? [more inside]
White Tattoos: Yay or Nay?
My sister is interested in getting a white tattoo. She keeps asking me what I think. My internet research turns up little reliable information. [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 3:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Will it better to use a DVD recorder or TV tuner on my computer to save my programs
What is the best way to save my HD recordings from my DVR box so I can view it later on? [more inside]
Halloween costume!
Any really excellent costume ideas?
i have thought of UPS worker, which would open up a range of package jokes, and barnstormer.
Oh Canada!
Is there a full-sized Canadian flag mounted outdoors anywhere in or near San Francisco? [more inside]
Macbook as an external hard drive
How can I use my Macbook as an external hard drive? [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 2:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by JPowers at 2:44 PM PST - 2 comments
What do you call a group of ninjas?
selling a house over one party's objection
Please to advise a friend on how she might get out of a situation where she owns a house with an ex who does not share her goal of a clean severance. [more inside]
How does a Brit take a side trip to Canada while in the US?
How do I travel from the UK, enter the US, stay for a while, take a long weekend in Canada while I deal with a personal situation, then re-enter the US for the rest of my trip without causing too much immigration hassle? Is it even worth it? [more inside]
posted by saturnine at 2:35 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by saturnine at 2:35 PM PST - 13 comments
Life after unwanted celebrity status?
A friend of mine unknowingly agreed to be in the Borat movie. Of course, Borat made him look like a complete ass. How can I help convince him it's not the end of the world? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy at 2:35 PM PST - 82 comments
posted by kidsleepy at 2:35 PM PST - 82 comments
Ethernet wiring question
An electrician doing some work for my employer has taken a standard 4 pair cat5 cable and split off from each of the 8 wires to feed 2 different wall mounted ethernet jacks. Should this work? So far, it isn't. One jack appears electrically inert, the other will register a link, but I can't ping or get a DHCP reply through it.
Date converting on a Mac?
Is there a Mac program that converts Christian dates to Hijri dates? An editor in my office said he uses a program called "CALH" on his PC - is there a Mac equivalent?
GameCube kids games?
What GameCube games are good for small children? [more inside]
posted by jtron at 1:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jtron at 1:49 PM PST - 13 comments
roadtrip!
driving from Boston to Chicago... [more inside]
Protective sans Custody
My 2-year-old's Mother pulled her daughter's arm out of its socket. People say this is not uncommon. Still... [more inside]
Canadian Border Crossing
How do you find out for certain exactly what information appears when Canadian border guards run your information through their system? A friend of mine didn't mention a minor incident that was supposed to go off his record from when he was a kid in the 70s. It appeared in their database, and they weren't too happy that he didn't mention it. He granted entry after being roughed-up verbally and doesn't want to go through the same ordeal every time. Since there is no reason to volunteer information that's not supposed to be in the system, how does one know what they are SUPPOSED to say?
Exactly how great were Pip's expectations?
Where can I find a currency converter that goes back to the 19th-century? [more inside]
posted by sfkiddo at 12:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sfkiddo at 12:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Dog needs TPLO for $$$. Am I SOL?
Dog needs TPLO surgery, but I can't afford it! What do I do?! [more inside]
Best way to send/manage monthly e-newsletter to 2000 people?
Looking for an affordable solution to send out a monthly e-newsletter to 2000 people, and maintain the mailing list. [more inside]
business development and the developer
When to bring a business development person into a startup? [more inside]
Raise a bed without a bedframe?
I want to get the box spring and mattress off the floor without buying a bed frame. [more inside]
posted by sian at 11:56 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by sian at 11:56 AM PST - 31 comments
Can you help me find a complex program control structure in php?
I'm writing a php/mySQL script to create new records in my GOALS table by comparing all possible combinations of one or more records from my EXPENSES table with information pulled from my ACCOUNTS table. The actual comparison and record generation should prove relatively simple, but the 'all possible combinations' bit is kicking my butt. I simply cannot fathom a control structure that will facilitate that requirement. [more inside]
posted by The Confessor at 11:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by The Confessor at 11:33 AM PST - 9 comments
how do I calculate my 401K return?
I've been scratching my head this whole morning, trying to figure out how my 401K is doing, my own account per se. The personalized rate of return on my statement takes into consideration other factors that don't really apply to me, and thus I think it's not a true indicator of my account performance.
I tried to find an MS Excel function to do this; so far, I have not had any luck. What I want to find out is the average return per week or per quarter given these known numbers on my statement:
1. a beginning balance in dollars (B)
2. an ending balance (E)
3. number of weeks contributed in this quarter (N)
4. weekly contribution amount (W)
5. total quarterly investment additions (W x N)
FYI, the contribution is made on a weekly basis for a same amount. It's 100% vested and is invested in one plan. What is the formula to calculate this weekly return? Thanks a lot.
posted by dy at 11:20 AM PST - 4 comments
I tried to find an MS Excel function to do this; so far, I have not had any luck. What I want to find out is the average return per week or per quarter given these known numbers on my statement:
1. a beginning balance in dollars (B)
2. an ending balance (E)
3. number of weeks contributed in this quarter (N)
4. weekly contribution amount (W)
5. total quarterly investment additions (W x N)
FYI, the contribution is made on a weekly basis for a same amount. It's 100% vested and is invested in one plan. What is the formula to calculate this weekly return? Thanks a lot.
posted by dy at 11:20 AM PST - 4 comments
My mom loves Scrabble!
Looking for cheap posters in London
Where can I buy cheap posters (~£5) in London? I need to cover my dirty walls!
Paranoia!!!!!
help me with my paranoia! as its making me terribly unhappy. [more inside]
Looking for good quotes from evil men.
Where can I find some good Hitler quotes? There's a whole lot [more inside]
posted by ztdavis at 10:51 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by ztdavis at 10:51 AM PST - 28 comments
How to print sideways? Print upside-down?
I can borrow MS Word, I've got OpenOffice at home. How can lay out paragraphs of text so that I can print upside-down on a page? [more inside]
Damned if you do, damned if you don't.
Pregnant women are advised to get the flu vaccine. Pregnant women are also advised to avoid mercury. The vast majority of the flu vaccine stock available in the US contains thimerosol. Should a pregnant woman get vaccinated with a flu vaccine that contains thimerosol? Does your answer vary depending on the stage of pregnancy? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 9:58 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 9:58 AM PST - 26 comments
Overseas iChat?
Do iChat's audio and video functions work overseas? [more inside]
Why won't Wireless Zero Config start?
QuickTime ate my balls.
I'm having some Quicktime issues, so I tried to uninstall Quicktime to reinstall it from scratch (or perhaps install QTAlternative). However, I can't uninstall Quicktime at all, and, to add insult to injury, I can't even run Quicktime from the start menu - it hangs for a second, then nothing happens. [more inside]
posted by UKnowForKids at 9:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by UKnowForKids at 9:49 AM PST - 4 comments
How can I convert Mac Outlook 2001 PST files to Windows Outlook 2003 PST files?
Is there a way to convert a .PST file created by Outlook 2001 for the Mac into a .PST file that can be read by Outlook 2003 on the PC? [more inside]
posted by willnot at 9:48 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by willnot at 9:48 AM PST - 4 comments
DirectTV or Dish Network?
What's better...DirectTV or Dish Network? [more inside]
90% of scientific basis is wrong? wtf, please.
My religion prof. tried to tell our class that there was a 'scholar' who did research and came up with the claim that 90% of the presumptions upon which current science is based are wrong.
Where can I find who said this so that I can find a rebuttle saying it is crap?
CableCard Confusion
Is it possible to meet The Who before or after current shows?
AgingBritishRockStarFilter: This is both incredibly random, and a longshot, but does anyone have any recent experience of meeting The Who on their present tour? If so, how did you manage this? Or are they fairly isolated from the likes of me (obsessive Who fanboys)? I'm going to my first show tomorrow night, and it would be a dream come true to talk to the boys, if only briefly behind the arena.
Red walls to white in one coat of paint?
Does one-coat paint really work? Or: What's the fastest and cheapest way to paint a red room white? [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 at 9:12 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by sprocket87 at 9:12 AM PST - 27 comments
Looking for health insurance options for a 22 year old, part-timer on his own.
Are there any cheap health insurance options for a non-student, part-time 22 year old living on his own? [more inside]
Help me lose my double chin.
Are there any excercises you can do to lose fat on your face? [more inside]
Avoiding Disaster Plaster?
I'd like to do a body cast, but I don't want to "break" the bank. Is there really a difference between regular old plaster of paris and cheesecloth and medical plaster strips?
posted by DenOfSizer at 8:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by DenOfSizer at 8:46 AM PST - 6 comments
What's the minimum oil we need?
What's the minimum oil will it take to keep our new apartment warm through the winter? We're in a relatively moderate climate (Pacific Northwest). [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak at 8:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by croutonsupafreak at 8:38 AM PST - 3 comments
South Korean drug scene
I would like some information on the illicit drug scene in South Korea. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Learning IP law for lawyer wannabes
How can I learn about intellectual property law before I go to law school? [more inside]
Name that eyelid
ObscureFilter: What is the term/explanation for a certain type of eyelid shape of some folks of Northern and Eastern European background? My memory is hazy, but it's considered a genetic trait, and I know there's a name for it. I guess the appearance is best described as having two eyelid folds, the higher of which is more pronounced and drapes slightly over the lower fold. (See Bjork, for example.)
posted by veronica sawyer at 8:18 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by veronica sawyer at 8:18 AM PST - 6 comments
When might you "have to" tackle the slush pile?
PublishingBizFilter: I want to know a little about the slushpile. Who looks at it? When? Why? [more inside]
posted by Mister_A at 8:17 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Mister_A at 8:17 AM PST - 14 comments
U.S. Presidential Line of Succession Plot Device
I have decided to participate in NaNoWriMo, but I need help with a plot point involving the U.S. presidential order of succession. [more inside]
posted by ND¢ at 7:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ND¢ at 7:07 AM PST - 14 comments
Faux News???
Help me learn about New York.
I am interested in learning more about the history of New York City. [more inside]
From DC to NYC by public transit
How far from New York City can one get solely by using public transport? [more inside]
What happened to 23rd Street?
What happened to 23rd Street? [more inside]
Take the internet brakes off an iMac
iMac G4 has really slow internet speed, PC on the same network is zippy - how do I track the problem and squish it? [more inside]
posted by NinjaTadpole at 4:53 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by NinjaTadpole at 4:53 AM PST - 16 comments
What do I tell prospective employers about my current job situation?
What do I tell prospective employers about my current job situation?
I am not happy at my new job and am looking for a different one. I began my current position only 5 weeks ago, and I realize that it is not a good fit for me. I took the job out of desperation-I was broke and stupidly decided to take the first well-paying thing that offered. What do I say, or not say, to employers that I am now interviewing with? Some background: Just finished my Master's degree and I have never done something like this before.
Name that evocative club tune!
NameThatTuneFilter: dance song, no lyrics, makes me think of James Bond and white sandy beaches...and i can whistle it... [more inside]
List of cities by country?
I am looking for a comprehensive list of cities by country, that can be uploaded to a database. The list needs to show the local name for the city, and if it showed the English version too that would be good, but not essential. I am able to pay if required, though obviously would prefer not to. [more inside]
Queer eye for a big guy...
I am having a suit and/or tuxedo made tomorrow in Shanghai. I don't know squat about fashion, and I am a pretty big guy. Help me pick some clothing that will look good on me. [more inside]
Bridging PHP and Python object serialization
Bridging PHP and Python object serialization [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 3:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 3:14 AM PST - 7 comments
Is it stupid to stay on nicotine patches long term?
What are the implications of using NRT (specifically, the nicotine patch) for longer than you're supposed to? [more inside]
Unbalanced sound hurts my ears...
If I'm listening to music predominantly through one ear I get a really intense pain in the opposite ear after about thirty seconds. What's happening? [more inside]
October 9
WTF dink?
It's time for another installment of AskMe's identify that song sample... [more inside]
Talking disembodied head movie--for kids
Did you happen to see a kids' movie on TV in the 1970s about a brother and sister who carried a Spanish-speaking disembodied head around in a box? [more inside]
posted by chippie at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by chippie at 10:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Museum Display Designer
I want to design museum exhibits. What is the recommended course of action to make this into a career? What schools offer such a program? Are there many jobs available in this field? Anyone have any experience with this? I know that this is my calling, please help me get started.
Powerful laptop for 3d work etc
My girlfriend is looking to buy powerful laptop to use Autocad software on in it for work. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Good places to hang out and chat in Boston
Know of a quiet-ish restaurant and a bar you don't have to shout to be heard in boston on a thursday night? [more inside]
legal info on online forums
my friend started an online forum about bikes and he would like some information so he won't be held responsible legally. [more inside]
Is there a limit to the amount of calories the body can store as fat at any one time?
Is there a limit to the amount of calories the body can store as fat at any one time?
My question is, let's say you go over your caloric needs by 4,000 on one day. Does that mean that your body will add 4,000 calories worth of fat? Or is there any limit to the amount of fat the body can store in one sitting? [more inside]
What was my grandmother's childhood like?
What was my grandmother's childhood like? [more inside]
posted by ikkyu2 at 8:44 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ikkyu2 at 8:44 PM PST - 17 comments
(Legal) music service woes
Out of curiosity, I thought I would take IE7 for a spin. I'm still a Firefox guy, but there are some nice features. Anyway, the problem is, now my subscription music download service from my ISP doesn't work right. I can download songs, however I can't play them through the service. When I try to, I get "Temporarily unable to play the music or video you requested. Please call again later." I've uninstalled, reinstalled, downloaded, updated, etc., everything I can think of. Has anyone else experienced such issues? The software is "Performance" by Musicnet, through Synacor for what it's worth.
cat eats owner, news at 11.
which pets are more apt to eat their deceased owners? [more inside]
My MBP hisses when I connect it to my TV. Why?
Why does my MacBook Pro hiss/bubble when I connect it to the TV (not the logic board thing, I've done that)? [more inside]
How should my Mom make Youtube videos?
My 66 year old mother wants to make videos for Youtube on her 20" iMac with built-in camera. Suggestions? [more inside]
Replace HD on Powerbook or new Macbook?
Powerbook 12" G4 is borking itself. HD problem. a) Replace HD or b) entire computer?
If b) How much can I sell this thing for? Also is a 12" Alu Macbook available anytime soon? [more inside]
Reccomend a derm in SF?
Recommend a good dermatologist in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by robbie01 at 7:20 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by robbie01 at 7:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Hopefully This Stays In The Realm Of Theory
If someone walks into my classroom (filled with students) wielding a gun, what should I do? I have recieved no training or input in this area, and while I cannot imagine it ever happening at my school, if it ever does happen, I'd like to make sure myself and my children see the event through safely.
Preventive psychological prescriptions please
Trying to find ways to chill out. I need something that can occupy my mind and entertain me during the evening without putting me in a trance or putting me to sleep. I can't relate to characters on TV or novels, so all I read is non-fiction. With music, it either puts me in a trance or I get bored. I've tried meditation but it just makes me go to sleep. Basically, if I'm not actively engaged with learning something new, being creative, or solving a task, my mind shuts down and I get bored or zone out. Other people tell me, oh that's good that you don't watch TV or anything, but you know, I'm just sick of being so intense. I'm 20, male. Any suggestions, fokes?
Exactly cloning a MacBook Pro's HD
I need to make an exact clone of a MacBook Pro drive onto an external (fw) drive, which will then be used as the MBP's internal drive. [more inside]
posted by lorimer at 6:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lorimer at 6:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Ethics of using a buyer's agent in home purchases?
I have a couple of questions about buyer's agents. My wife and I are interested in selling our current home and buying a new one. We don't have an agent yet, but we swore, after buying our current home and realizing that "our" agent didn't really represent us, that we would never again buy a home without a buyer's agent on our side. [more inside]
inexpensive, casual new-Italian comfort food in Beantown?
When I lived in NYC, my favorite Italian restaurants were Frank and Max (and Max Court, Max Soha, etc.). Now I live in Boston. Where can I find similar food and a similar dining experience?
posted by mds35 at 6:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mds35 at 6:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Salary + Benefits
I currently make $800/week ($41,600/year) as a freelancer where I work. I've worked there for over a year and am now being offered a chance to work there fulltime with benefits. The benefits package is very generous but when it came time to discuss salary, they offered me $36,000/year, the rationale being that the benefits more than make up for the lower pay. [more inside]
posted by blim8183 at 6:31 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by blim8183 at 6:31 PM PST - 43 comments
Fun and Exciting Things to Do in the UK/Ireland over New Years
My boyfriend and I have a week to spend in the U.K. or Ireland at the end of December. Where to go, what to do, where to stay, and how not to accidentally bankrupt ourselves? [more inside]
New York's all right if you're a metrosexual
How tacky is it for a man to wear an apparently woman-cut leather jacket? [more inside]
posted by nasreddin at 5:47 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by nasreddin at 5:47 PM PST - 35 comments
Help me find the origins of this phrase...
What is the origin of the phrase "The future is now"?
Looking for an advantage...
Does your placement during the job inverview process make a difference? [more inside]
Creepy as in "Casper" hotel near NYC?
Looking for NYC-area hotels with stories of hauntings and/or assorted creepiness. Friends are coming to town this Friday 13th and are looking for some correspondingly creepy digs. [more inside]
Where can I find a particular YouTube video for educators about cutting (self-harm)?
Where can I find a particular YouTube video for educators about cutting (self-harm)? [more inside]
How can I convert a JFC flashcard to a KingKanji flashcard?
How can I convert a JFC flashcard to a KingKanji flashcard? [more inside]
Acoustical tile ceiling make over
DIY.filter: I have a converted attic with acoustical tiles attached to the ceiling. Does anyone have any thoughts on mudding over them or covering them up with something to update the look? [more inside]
Dealing with an employer that doesn't understand the words "I quit."
Dealing with an employer that doesn't understand the words "I quit." [more inside]
What's it like being a court reporter?
What's it like being a court reporter? [more inside]
Thirsty silver marbles: the movie!
Can someone help me identify a movie I saw as a kid, featuring... thirsty silver marbles? There's [more inside]
posted by rom1 at 2:34 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by rom1 at 2:34 PM PST - 9 comments
Sony Reader vs. Laser Printer vs. Ink Jet Printer
Should I buy a Sony Reader (ebook) or a laser printer or keep using my inkjet printer? [more inside]
How can I make a marriage work when depression is involved?
I am thinking about asking my girlfriend to marry me. Things are great in our relationship, with one big exception: she suffers from depression, with serious depressed periods several times a year. I feel very shut-out during these times. And it's hard to not be influenced by her mood. I am looking for advice from married individuals who have depression or those who are married to someone with depression about what it takes to make a marriage like this work. [more inside]
Exchange students?
Does anyone have actual experience with an organization called World Heritage? This is not the historic buildings and archaeological sites organization, but apparently a non-profit program for high school exchange students. [more inside]
Focused workout to deflabbify?
I'm looking for a simple, focused set of exercises I can do to tone up and reduce flab in my chest, arms, and stomach. [more inside]
Cascadian Subduction
How likely/real is the threat of Cascadian Subduction (earthquakes, tsunamis and resulting volcanic activity)? Does it affect the lives, worries and insurance policies of Pacific North Western residents in places like Seattle and Portland?
Looking for Web-Cart software that allows for multiple sellers to create a sort of "Farmers Market" online.
[Selling Stuff via. the Internet]Filter: I have a friend that would like to host a "Farmers Market" on the internet. I'm trying to search around for software that will let this happen, but my google-fu is failing me. [more inside]
color-coding javascript for a beginners book
I'm writing a book on programming for beginners, and I have a question about color-coding. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 1:51 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by grumblebee at 1:51 PM PST - 36 comments
Did I break my follicles?
"I'll be right over, after I finish this donut..."
Is it possible to sue a police department for crummy response time? [more inside]
posted by SpecialK at 1:31 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by SpecialK at 1:31 PM PST - 29 comments
How do I take screenshots of tall windows on a Mac?
Is there a program for the Mac that will scroll a window to capture a screenshot of its entire contents? [more inside]
posted by gilgamesh at 1:22 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by gilgamesh at 1:22 PM PST - 13 comments
Do tea leaves go bad?
I bought some loose green tea (packaged in a brown paper bag) maybe five months ago. I stuck the bag in a drawer and forgot about it. Now I just found it again (unopened) and it would make a cute little present. But… is still good? Tea doesnt go bad, does it?!
Software recommendations for creating an affiliate program?
Greetings, hive mind. I want to start an affiliate program for my web design and hosting business for folks to refer others for hosting. What software is good for tracking referrals? [more inside]
Why is China blocking my diplomacy?
Why is it that if I enter the coordinates of Tiananmen Square (which are 39°54′12″N, 116°23′30″E) in any format, Google Earth responds with "Your search returned no results"? [more inside]
posted by disgustipated at 12:47 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by disgustipated at 12:47 PM PST - 3 comments
Circuit Breaker Help
CircuitBreakerFilter: Im trying to find out if my circuit breaker panel was ever recalled, its a Federal Pacific w/ Catalog #1306-12. It also has another # which is Y22455Y-1
Will the Wii be able to surf the net?
Will you be able to surf the internet with the Wii?
posted by Beaufort at 12:33 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Beaufort at 12:33 PM PST - 7 comments
What is this flag?
how to stop my old cat from bullying my new cat
Should I punish my old cat when she terrorizes my new cat? This is part of the larger question of how do I stop my old cat from bullying my new kitten, despite my adherence to everything I've read about integrating the new kitten into my cat's kingdom. [more inside]
Could this really be anything other than bruising?
How likely is it *really* that there's something worse than bruising wrong with me after a minor car accident? [more inside]
Uber-butch fabric
Fabric for Ogres! Newish sewer with aggressive bent seeks suitablly badassed fabric prints for purchase via the internets. [more inside]
This is frustrating.
This is a question about digital photography, magazine publishing, and confusing requests. [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller at 11:23 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by thirteenkiller at 11:23 AM PST - 19 comments
Spoken-Word-Audio-Filter: What is the best way to get audio from tapes to my Powerbook?
Spoken-Word-Audio-Filter: What is the best way to get audio from tapes to my Powerbook? [more inside]
What is this strange object nailed into our front door frame?
StrangeObjectFilter: What is this strange metal/stone object nailed into the door-frame between our front door and the screen door? It points down and outwards.
posted by stungeye at 11:10 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by stungeye at 11:10 AM PST - 25 comments
Vet Clinic or Jiffy Lube?
Is having "blood work" done to insure a dog is healthy enough to go under anesthesia a traditional and necessary part of having him neutered or did I just fall victim to the veterinary equivalent of "your air filter is dirty, do you want us to go ahead and replace it"? [more inside]
posted by The Gooch at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by The Gooch at 10:58 AM PST - 11 comments
How to fix an extremely slow laptop?
Computer Boffins! My two year old laptop is currently running as slow as balls. Please help! I don't know if it is significant but my CPU usage is at 100% and upto 99% of that is by a process calling itsself MSACui.exe.
Im running on windows XP and have just had the hard drive wiped but to no avail.
Apologies if asked and answered before but a search would have taken several days at present.
How to get UA to not be such bastards?
Camera and equipment stolen from luggage on UA, anything that can be done? [more inside]
Childhood rape?
My on-again-off-again girlfriend of ~oneyear confided in me recently that she was raped when she was eleven by a boy approximately 4-5 years her senior. My question has two parts, one concerning my responsibility toward her and the situation I have just learned about, and one concerning my newfound apprehension with regard to her sexual preferences. [much] [more inside]
So many options, how do I even begin to understand health insurance for our company's employees?
Please explain health insurance to me from an employer's point of view!!! [more inside]
Would a train trip be romantic?
Train Trip Filter: My boyfriend and I would like to take a romantic ~week long train trip, either in Canada or in the Northern USA. We've already done research on itinerary and costs, however, would we as 20-somethings feel out of place with what primarily seems to be a common retiree-age vacation?
Save my vacation
I need software/service/help for recovering files from my camera's corrupted memory card. 300 photos from my trip to Spain. Poof.
I'm using a Mac, the camera's a Panasonic FZ7, and I do not have ready access to a Windows or Linux machine. Disk Warrior appears to be of no avail (Not using a separate card reader, just the camera's USB connection). Anything I can try from the command line or anything like that? [more inside]
posted by adamrice at 9:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by adamrice at 9:50 AM PST - 7 comments
Google Groups vs Yahoo Groups
Google Groups vs Yahoo Groups: Which would you choose? I need to pick a free email discussion group manager to serve as a digital town square for a group of 300-500 people of poor-to-decent computer skills across North America. Please help me choose. [more inside]
Bloody hell!
Chronic nose bleeds - how do I stop them? [more inside]
Celebrated penmanship?
We discussed improving penmanship once or twice. I'd like to know who is/was known for their distinctive hand. Links to letters or notebooks would be wonderful.
posted by pedantic at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by pedantic at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
Remembering October 9, 2006
Help me celebrate the birth of my nephew today. I'd like ideas on cool memorabilia that later on he can have to remember this day. [more inside]
Help researching power scooters?
I'm looking into a power scooter for my mom, and I'm realizing pretty quickly that I have no idea what I should be looking for. What makes one better than the other? [more inside]
graphics co-processor?
Does anyone have, or have you seen a computer with a video co-processor installed? (Like the PhysX card by Ageia) Is it worth the extra $250?
Replacing batteries
On a device with 2 batteries, say for an example, a remote control with 2 AA batteries, the instructions for the device say, when the time comes, to replace both batteries, not just one. As if replacing one battery, while it will supply enough energy to run the device, will somehow damage the device. Is this just a ruse to sell more batteries?
Survival/first-aid/woodscraft webpages?
I'm making up a shelter/survival kit - Now that I've got the Laser Printer hooked up, can anybody reccomend web pages I should print out and pack along? [more inside]
posted by Orb2069 at 7:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Orb2069 at 7:38 AM PST - 6 comments
Worth repairing a broken TV?
Take you ridin' in the car car
Hollywood, FL Car Repair Filter: help us maintain our 2000 Isuzu Rodeo and our 2001 Honda Accord. It's time for a tune-up. [more inside]
posted by bilabial at 5:43 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by bilabial at 5:43 AM PST - 5 comments
cool
Does anyone know where I can buy Lego brick ice cubes in the uk
posted by baker dave at 5:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by baker dave at 5:36 AM PST - 10 comments
How to get on the plugger ladder...
I'm 24 and work in sales. I have a huge passion for indie music. I have never been sure what I wanted to do but I think (on paper) I have found a vocation I can really love.
How do I best break into new music plugging in London? Also how awfully paid is it? Money is a motivator for me but more than anything I want to enjoy what I do. [more inside]
Huge Chinese industrial cities: which to visit to get a feel for Chinese urban life?
I live in Beijing. I want to take a 3-day solo trip to another Chinese city to get a feel for how the majority of urban Chinese live--outside of Beijing/Shanghai/Shenzhen. Where should I go? [more inside]
Help me parse the logs, Jim!
Hi, I'm hosted with TextDrive who don't provide stats or log analysis for their customers. I do have access to the raw Apache log files, though, and would dearly love to parse them and get some meaningful stats and hopefully graphical charts out of them, ala AWStats, Analog or Webalizer. [more inside]
MacGuyers of the world; unite!
So, I have 13"x21" of paper, two metres of sticky tape and a paperclip. What is the strongest free-standing structure that I can make? [more inside]
October 8
I feel whelmed...?
Why is it that I can be overwhelmed or underwhelmed, but not whelmed?
Help me pick a programming language.
I am starting work on my MArch thesis that revolves around the development of 3 dimensional spatial analysis software (basically, Space Syntax in 3D). I am not sure yet what language to write it in. [more inside]
Make your own PEZ refills
Non-sticky tiny candy?
How could I make my own Pez candy refills? [more inside]
Help me learn the name of a TV Show!
A few years ago (possibly in or around the year 2000), while channel surfing, I remember catching parts of a TV show on Australia's ABC which was set in Australia's federal Parliament House. I don't have a clue what it was called though, and my searching has turned up nothing. I think it might have been a comedy, too. Anyone know what show this is?
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Holy Crap Art, Batman!
My boss has a presentation-via-artwork to make at a managers meeting early next week and has delegated this to me. She's vetoed my first three ideas and I'm stumped. Someone help me! [more inside]
I'm pretty sure it's not German for, "Jesus Fucking Christ," but that's all I've got to go on.
Does the exclamation "Sheesh Kabibble" mean anything, or is it just nonsense? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea at 10:42 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by anotherpanacea at 10:42 PM PST - 16 comments
Selling Stamps to the PO
Ok, burning my question for the week with something really stupid yet I don't have the time to sit on the phone on hold or make the trip, so here goes: in the US, will the post office buy back your stamps at face value (and with no questions asked)?
Magic Card Generator?
Are there any simple ways to create fake Magic cards, like the "summon bevets" or "summon languagehat" cards I've seen making the rounds? Preferably, one of those web-2.0-ey generator sites. At the least, a photoshop template. I just don't want to have to deal with getting everything right from scratch, especially since my photoshop skills are rusty. Thanks!
Olive Oil vs. Unfinished Red oak floor
I spilled olive oil on our new red oak hardwood floor, the day before the contractors are coming to sand, stain and finish it (a small bottle fell off the shelf and the top popped off) . How screwed are we? [more inside]
What is a good hair salon in the Boston area?
What is a good hair salon in the Boston area? I haven't cut my hair in three years, I have never in my life had a good, flatting hairstyle. I wish to remedy this.
how did rush limbaugh get rights to "my city was gone"
How did Rush Limbaugh get the rights to use The Pretenders as his bumper music? [more inside]
What is the best/fastest way to go from 0-60 regarding my knowledge of ASP.NET?
I'd like to learn ASP.NET, with two objectives: (1) redesign an MSAccess application used to track incoming calls and emails for a call center, and (2) use the knowledge as a base to obtain a development job within my company. Given the cacaphony of resources to learn, what should I spend my money/time on? Are there any "bibles" of ASP.NET development? [more inside]
posted by negative1 at 7:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by negative1 at 7:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Cool things in & around El Paso, TX?
What are some cool things to do and see in West Texas & southern New Mexico? [more inside]
Where can I get a triple-rotor ceiling fan for a game room?
Where can I get a triple-rotor ceiling fan for a game room? [more inside]
Can't get to my files!
Please help get my files inaccessible accessible so I can work on the train tomorrow! [more inside]
Is a P2P download safe?
Two-pronged question: (1) How common are virus/spyware-infected applications on P2P, assuming the filesize is big (50+ MB) and it's not one of those stupid 50 KB bait files? (2) Are there any good free or shareware virus scanners that are especially designed to examine the contents of executable setup programs? Most protection programs just look at existing files on a hard drive. [more inside]
School fundraiser: contribution instead of purchase?
I ordered a CD from the neighbor kid raising money for his school. I realize now I'd rather have just made a donation. How could I handle this in the future? [more inside]
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 6:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by DevilsAdvocate at 6:41 PM PST - 15 comments
How do freelance photographers and journalists identify themselves?
What do freelance photographers or journalists use to identify themselves as such? [more inside]
Advice for India travel? (Health protection)
I am traveling to Kolkata for a week around Christmas. I am researching shots/meds requirements and am coming up against recommendations for malaria protection. I'm reluctant to use doxycycline or Lariam. I'm looking for personal experience info about the different options. Other travel advice, tips, or recommendations are also welcome!
Holy culture batman!
Assuming I’m equally interested in both, should I go and see The Bell Shakespeare's production of 'The Tempest' or Cirque du Soleil's Varekai?
How do I deal with a guy who I have strong feelings for but has a girlfriend he is trying to break up with?
I really like this guy I've become friends with, but he has a live-in girlfriend. He has decided to break it off with her but hasn't actually ended things. Should I tell him how I feel? Should I ask how he feels about me? Is there a chance for a relationship even if he breaks up with her or will I just be the rebound girl? [more inside]
Can I be my own YouTube?
I want to be my own YouTube/Google video. Is there an easy way to show videos on my own server embedded in a page? [more inside]
posted by spartacusroosevelt at 4:51 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by spartacusroosevelt at 4:51 PM PST - 15 comments
PolyglotFilter: I'm looking for multiple blogs to practice several languages.
PolyglotFilter: I'm looking for multiple blogs to practice several languages. [more inside]
I would like my satisfaction if the NYPD doesn't mind terribly thank you
What are the laws in NYC regarding edged weapons (knives, swords) possession in private and in public? [more inside]
posted by clockzero at 4:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by clockzero at 4:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Was Lyndon Johnson gay?
What's with the Lyndon Johnson scene in "Forrest Gump" where Lyndon Johnson asks Forrest to see his injury? [more inside]
posted by PandemicSoul at 3:50 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by PandemicSoul at 3:50 PM PST - 18 comments
How is the MTBing in Breckenridge, CO right now (mid-october)?
We're headed to Breckenridge later this week and not sure if i want to pack the mountain bikes. Any locals or others with experience have any two cents to add? If it's no problem, suggest any trails that aren't too technical or too much climbing as we're just two currently-mostly-out-of-shape flat-landers here.
Or would it be better to pack the road bike? Decisions.....
How can I find out if someone's already solved this (fairly specific) programming problem?
I have many short strings of varying lengths — between a dozen and a few hundred, most likely — and one long string. I need to write code that will find a way to assemble a copy of the long string using as few of the short strings as possible. If it's not possible to assemble a complete copy of the long string, it should assemble a copy with as few and as small gaps as possible. [more inside]
posted by nebulawindphone at 3:29 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by nebulawindphone at 3:29 PM PST - 26 comments
Looking for advice on selling goods at a popular art/craft fair.
I am going to be selling my wares at an outdoor arts and crafts show in a couple of weeks. This show usually gets a turnout of anywhere from 20,000 to 60,000 people, depending on the weather. I am looking for suggestions on making this a success. [more inside]
posted by Ostara at 3:05 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Ostara at 3:05 PM PST - 21 comments
Avoiding trouble in Russia?
How safe is travelling around Russia by yourself if you don't speak Russian? What's the protocol for bribing? I'm thinking of visitting Moscow, St Petersburg, Tomsk, Novosobirsk. I do have friends in Tomsk. [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 2:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by vizsla at 2:45 PM PST - 11 comments
vegan shortening for baking
What's the best vegan substitute for lard? [more inside]
posted by The corpse in the library at 2:44 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by The corpse in the library at 2:44 PM PST - 30 comments
Hospital liability for suicide?
Marathon meeting
I have to go to a big all-company all-day meeting tomorrow. Help me stay sane while I'm there. [more inside]
Will somebody get this HDD to shut up already?!
How can I get my dad's computer's HDD to stop thinking constantly? [more inside]
Doc, I Think I'm A Quart Low
When someone needs a blood transfusion, how do they know how much blood to put in? [more inside]
posted by Robert Angelo at 12:15 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Robert Angelo at 12:15 PM PST - 14 comments
Helping the elephants
What are the most useful and effective things a person can do to assist elephant conservation?
Why have crime rates fallen in the U.S.?
Why have crime rates in the United States fallen over the last several years?
Tic tic toc
If I put a glass of cocoa or milk in the microwave and get it out when it's hot, hold it in my hand and tap on the bottom of the glass (or mug) with a spoon - so with the spoon in the drink, not under the glass - the sounds it makes starts out as a really low "toc" but becomes higher with each tap. What is happening? It's not as if the glass becomes much hotter or colder in the first 10 seconds after I get it from the microwave.
Build a sauna from bamboo?
Can you help me build a "sauna?" [more inside]
Sea to shining sea?
Agronomy / save the planet question: Since vast stretches of land are owned by the government running right beside the interstate highways what plant groups could be used there to provide ongoing good bio mass to harvest using those wonderful paved lanes right next to the ..er..side of the road?
Gatefold vrs. barn door fold?
Gatefold vrs. barn door fold? [more inside]
Complex Printer Sharing in OS X using CUPS?
CUPS/MacOSXFilter: I can't seem to figure out how to get my new MacBook Pro to recognize and assign the right driver to a RAW printer feed on another OS X computer. Help! [more inside]
posted by plaidrabbit at 9:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by plaidrabbit at 9:58 AM PST - 3 comments
What now?
I've always wondered what happens after people are on shows like Extreme Makeover Home edition or Pimp My Ride. These people get amazing homes or cars, but now they have to pay for insurance/tabs? What's the likely hood of being able to afford that when all you could handle prior was a shack or beater car? Anyone ever looked into this? [more inside]
posted by andywolf at 9:50 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by andywolf at 9:50 AM PST - 13 comments
Help us get our kicks on Route 66!
Honeymoonfilter: How realistic is our plan to celebrate our honeymoon by traveling Route 66? [more inside]
Ulterior Motives?
Would you go back to school if only for the sake of having a Master's degree? [more inside]
How to increase semen ?
What kind of foods help to increase the quantity of semen ? ( I am talking about semen, not sperms)
Help hacking together a cheap Ipod sound system
Help me construct the ultimate poor man's Ipod boombox. I have a Sonic Impact T-Amp and 2 Infinity bookshelf speakers. I would like to be able to carry all 3 as a connected unit (Amp velcroed to the top of a speaker, speakers somehow connected together) but separate the speakers when needed. What's a good way to connect the speakers together without damaging them? I'd like to keep it as light weight as possible. Seems like Velcro might be too weak?
posted by mattholomew at 7:01 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mattholomew at 7:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Could telescopes eventually clearly show extra-solar planets?
Could telescopes eventually clearly show extra-solar planets? [more inside]
posted by snarfois at 6:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by snarfois at 6:42 AM PST - 12 comments
Audition Help
AuditionFilter: I have an audition tomorrow and while I have a lot of experience, it's been awhile. [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Keep my MacBook White, Fresh & Clean
Just got a new little white macbook. It's beautiful - and I want to keep it that way.... [more inside]
Quick, Easy and Free Emergency Shelters
I need ideas on emergency shelters, for the homeless in urban environments, as well as for out in the boondocks. Must be inexpensive or free and easy to set up. Please blow my mind.
posted by dropkick at 5:47 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by dropkick at 5:47 AM PST - 13 comments
What computer game is this?
What computer game did we play at school circa 1993? [more inside]
posted by decathecting at 4:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by decathecting at 4:37 AM PST - 9 comments
post wisdom teeth extraction: can i start smoking again now?
how long should i wait before smoking after i had my wisdom teeth removed? did i mention that i'm deathy afraid of dry socket? [more inside]
How to be more confident in job interviews
How can I be more confident in my job interview this week? [more inside]
October 7
Polishing the billy club?
Are police officers (specifically California Highway Patrol) allowed to carry chicks in their cars? [more inside]
Usb drive - now what?
Just received a 2gb usb drive as a gift -what do I put on it and what do I use it for - transferring shite between work and home is not a concern.
Want DSL; don't want phone line.
Experiences getting DSL without phone service? [more inside]
posted by raf at 11:22 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by raf at 11:22 PM PST - 17 comments
Major cities in a given distance
An odd search question; how would I go about looking up something like, "Give me a list of major cities (100,000 population or more) with 2000km of Tulsa, OK". My googlefu is failing me.
Computer-based media clipping service?
How easy would it be to set up some PCs to record the local news on several channels for purposes of offering a media clipping service? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 10:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by pzarquon at 10:07 PM PST - 9 comments
How to add a last name with a hyphen
How do I add my mother's maiden name to mine? ( hyphen)? [more inside]
The perfect "veggie ramen" storm
WTF just happened in our kitchen? It was like a mini lightning storm! Maybe a power surge interacting with the steam from the open microwave? Complete details inside. [more inside]
posted by bienbiensuper at 8:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by bienbiensuper at 8:54 PM PST - 19 comments
How can a young girl find peace with herself?
How can a 14 year old girl overcome severe anxiety and low self-esteem, without prescribed medication? [more inside]
Ok Sartre.. but action to what end?
Sartre's brand of atheistic existentialism places a high premium on the value of action as the only means of self-definition. Why in Sartre's life did that action fall along lefty radical activism? Was that his personal ideology creeping in, or does his brand of existentialism demand action of one kind over another? [more inside]
trying to figure out what microcontrollers these are
I'm not sure what these microcontroller/robotics components are for or what their prices are. If anyone knows any information on what they can do and what they go for please let me know (I was thinking of making a midibox SID). [more inside]
Furthering my IT education.
In 5 years, I want to become more desirable to prospective employers as the director of information systems within the education system. What can I do to enhance my profile? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jmd82 at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments
As if high school isn't awkward enough already...
Can someone explain French lycée-level notetaking to me? Is there some kind of secret system? [more inside]
posted by ruby.aftermath at 6:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ruby.aftermath at 6:35 PM PST - 12 comments
Dancefloor-friendly video game remixes?
I'm DJing a rave in a month or so, and the crowd I'll be playing to is much more of a gamer crowd than the average rave-going-crowd is. I'm going to throw in some game music remixes at some point, and I thought I'd ask for suggestions. [more inside]
Merging GTD and FlyLady
ProductivityFilter: Help a work-at-home mother of two design a GTD-meets-FlyLady life management system. Very much [more inside]
posted by Andrhia at 6:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Andrhia at 6:25 PM PST - 6 comments
Honeymoon in paris?
can you recommend a honeymoon for us. [more inside]
Help me ship a package same day from SF to Texas
What companies can ship a box same day from SF to Texas without having an account with the shipping company? [more inside]
some good elliott smith music
is there a definitive elliott smith album/cd i should have in my collection?
mini jack output selector
AudioFilter... A switcher that allows me to split 1 stereo mini jack output from my sound card to 4 or more female stereo mini jack outputs. Does this exist? [more inside]
Where to download Frank Zappa via a subscription service?
I would like to download Frank Zappa albums via a subscription service that has downloads available in mp3 or ogg. Is there such a service? [more inside]
How can I accept funds anonymously?
The short version: how can I accept funds anonymously? [more inside]
TV as Monitor?
How do I use my TV as a monitor? [more inside]
Exploring mindfulness
What is a good book/article on mindfulness in everyday life? [more inside]
Industrial Chemical Usage: 101
Help me learn everything(!) about sulfuric and nitric acid: production, purity and distribution [more inside]
posted by a_green_man at 1:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by a_green_man at 1:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Where do old webgeeks find a mentor?
I'm in my mid-30s and am feeling like I need to find a career/professional mentor. But I'm a mid-career (7+ years) web designer/producer. How do I find a mentor in a field that's not much older than my job? [more inside]
Effects of solar eclipse spanning decades?
Any ideas on the effects of a prolonged solar eclipse, say 10-30 years? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan at 12:49 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by Sevenupcan at 12:49 PM PST - 43 comments
Is reporting a bad check writer defamation?
Client bounces check, and threatens to sue me for defamation when I report it to an industry group. [more inside]
posted by dejah420 at 12:48 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by dejah420 at 12:48 PM PST - 39 comments
Glass heart of KY
About 12 years ago the wife and I where driving around Mammoth Cave KY, and there where these small shops that sold shards and chucks of colored glass in many different sizes. The glass was not manifactured for sale, but some byproduct of something or another. [more inside]
posted by edgeways at 12:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by edgeways at 12:21 PM PST - 10 comments
What to know about moving to Sydney Australia
What should I know to plan a move from US to Australia? What should I take and what should I leave behind? What else should I know about moving to Australia? Where can I get more information? [more inside]
How far from bed to keep condoms?
How far from my bed should I keep my condoms in order not to seem like a man-whore? [more inside]
posted by gelcap at 12:16 PM PST - 55 comments
posted by gelcap at 12:16 PM PST - 55 comments
Tricking the post office?
When addressing a letter, if I was to intentionally switch the destination and return address and then drop it into a mailbox without a stamp, would it get to where I originally wanted it to go? [more inside]
My MS Outlook 2003 inbox is out of control! How to best manage e-mails?
My MS Outlook 2003 inbox is out of control! How to best manage e-mails? [more inside]
What academic programs exist for getting into [creative, helpful] international developmental work? Alternately, can someone with a B.A. in Poli Sci do something more than volunteer or intern in such a feild?
What academic programs exist for getting into [creative, helpful] international developmental work? Alternately, can someone with a B.A. in Poli Sci do something more than volunteer or intern in such a field? [more inside]
posted by trinarian at 10:34 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by trinarian at 10:34 AM PST - 10 comments
My stereo line-in is at a slightly painful voltage. Should it be?
The line in from my stereo seems to be live, as in it's marginally painful to touch. Should it be? [more inside]
posted by edd at 9:53 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by edd at 9:53 AM PST - 14 comments
What's the best source for cheap used bikes in the Washington DC area?
I'd like to find an old road bike ripe for conversion to fixed gear on the cheap. Thought it would be easy, as it seems to me there must be a huge cache of these sitting in a warehouse somewhere. (Doesn't WMATA and/or the cops pick these up on a regular basis?). The only source I can find is Craigslist, but that has not been very good, at least not yet. Anybody know of anything better? Police auction? Used bike wholesaler? Or perhaps my expectations are too high? Thanks.
Where can I find a quality, warm, zippered hoodie?
Where can I find a quality, warm, zippered hoodie? [more inside]
Dos Distortion Pedals?
Hello guitarists! Technical question here: Is there any advantage to having two overdrive/distortion devices in my signal chain? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 9:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 9:12 AM PST - 9 comments
Best Bachelor party/night EVER
Bachelor Party idea (minus the strippers, prostitutes and copious drinking. [more inside]
medical insurance coverage question
Am I obligated to pay for my medical appointment, despite an insurance mix-up? [more inside]
Why are I.T people so unreliable ?
How come I.T people tend to be so unreliable ? [more inside]
Other versions of "Krutitzuh Viertitzuh"
Are there any recorded versions of "Krutitzuh Viertitzuh" other than Cynthia Dall's? [more inside]
posted by RGD at 8:07 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by RGD at 8:07 AM PST - 6 comments
Doctor that speaks Thai
How can I find a doctor that speaks Thai in New York City?
Indian music video on top of train?
I'm looking for a very distinct Indian music video. There's [more inside]
How can I build a unique cat tree?
I have one free wall in my tiny apartment for a cat tree. It's in my kitchen, and I would like it to look like a unique piece of sculpture -- not the traditional wood and carpet cat trees that everyone has. I want something at least six feet tall, and under $100, so it needs to be a DIY project. [more inside]
posted by bchaplin at 7:40 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by bchaplin at 7:40 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me find the spanish equivalent of the BBC podcasts
Please help me find downloadable spanish language radio in the style of BBC Radio 4. I'm learning spanish and, while I'm doing my best in talking to native speakers, watching local TV and listening to local radio (I'm in Buenos Aires :), I can't find anything that is similar to the non-news, non-sport, non-call-in talk radio that I like on Radio 4, Plays, books of the week and so on (that I can listen to over and over while I'm on the bus, rewind etc). I haven't found too many podcasts that do it for me either but then, I'm not the hive mind.
Any suggestions?
Need info on cheap Digital Signage
How do I create a cheap Digital Signage Network that runs without any user interaction? (You know the screens showing stuff in-stores, movie theatres, etc.) [more inside]
posted by riffola at 7:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by riffola at 7:19 AM PST - 2 comments
Shine on you crazy dumbek.
I want more world-music covers of modern Western music. [more inside]
why does black tea effect me so
why does black tea effect me so? [more inside]
Has anyone had onychophagia? (literally: nail-eating)
Will my extreme nailbiting habit leave me with deformed fingernails? [more inside]
Drum Solo by Gene Krupa?
Help me find this movie. Years ago I saw a film clip with a great drum solo. I think it was Louis Prima conducting Sing, Sing, Sing. In the middle, the drummer, I'm sure it was Gene Krupa, starts his solo and doesn't stop, so the band members all get up and go out for a smoke. After a few minutes they all come back in & start playing again. It's a great solo. Does anyone know the name of that movie?
Recover files from a memory stick?
"Could not read boot block". Trying to get my photos from a (Sony) Memory Stick, and apparently my Mac cannot read the disk. Disk utility reports that it can't read the boot block (input/output error), so I can neither verify or repair. What can I do?
posted by djgh at 5:18 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by djgh at 5:18 AM PST - 7 comments
Is this an electrical fault ?
I know, I know, light bulbs seem to fail in clusters, but I don't think this is to do with putting a bunch of lights in at the same time.
This week for instance, I got up and turned on my kitchen lights (8 x 50w small spots) and one blew and tripped my Ground Floor Light fuse.
A day later and I get home and turn on the same lights, another goes and trips the lights circuit again.
Later in the week, another goes in my study.
I replaced all the bulbs today.
I turn them on, everything is fine, I go outside and turn on the porch/side lights (3 x 60w) and two of them blow.
I nearly always have an inop light or two.
My question is this :
Is there an electrical fault which might explain this pattern of failure ?
Thanks
Help me find the Japanese tie store in New York
Help me find a store in Carnegie Hill New York that sells cool ties imported from Japan. I read a review in a hotel magazine *Gotham?) and they looked perfect for a gift I need to buy, but I lost the magazine! The store may have been called "Seige" or something similar. Google can't seem to help me! Please help, I'm only in town for today (Saturday!). Thanks!
Unintentional exercise?
Help me exercise accidentally. [more inside]
Name that show.
Pennsylvania Saffron
Where online can I buy saffron grown in Pennsylvania? I did a quick google, but I'm not coming up with anything other than articles and recipes and links to buy saffron grown everywhere else.
windshield washer fluid
Windshield washer fluid vs. soap/detergent + water -- what's the difference? [more inside]
How can I stop dominating the conversation?
October 6
Name my MMORPG guild...
Help me name my MMORPG guild, please! [more inside]
Cost ratio of mortgage payment vs. rent?
When you made the jump from paying the rent to paying a mortgage, what was the ratio? [more inside]
Can I drink wine if I make it myself?
What are the liquor laws in New York State? I tried looking on the NYS common law page, but I couldn't understand them. I am 20 years old, and therefore cannot purchase alcohol. If I were to make my own wine using this method, would it be legal? Does the Law cover production and consumption of liquor, or does the "drinking age" just cover the sale of alcohol? I know that it is legal to make small quantities of alcohol for your own personal use, but I don't know about the age thing.
3,2,1 Blastoff?
Threesome. Should I or shouldn't I? [more inside]
Which 911 will I reach?
If I dial 911 from my cell phone, does it connect me with emergency services in the area I'm physically calling from, or in the area code of my phone number? [more inside]
posted by Amy Phillips at 9:29 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Amy Phillips at 9:29 PM PST - 15 comments
Music on CSI?
Anybody know what the pretty piano piece was that opened Thursday night's episode of CSI?
posted by puddinghead at 9:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by puddinghead at 9:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Can DNA effectively be extracted from sweat?
Can DNA effectively be extracted from sweat? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 9:11 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by UbuRoivas at 9:11 PM PST - 14 comments
No more iTunes!
I really dislike iTunes. What else can I use? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:03 PM PST - 14 comments
Shoulder-style laptop bag for a professional woman?
Shoulder-style laptop bag for a professional woman? [more inside]
Help Me Help The Yankee!
Help me help a friend find good Southern-style barbecue in New York. [more inside]
posted by damnjezebel at 8:47 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by damnjezebel at 8:47 PM PST - 13 comments
Can you describe the ruckus?
How do I create description fields for my own iPod videos, similar to those that come with videos I get from iTunes? [more inside]
posted by WolfDaddy at 8:37 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by WolfDaddy at 8:37 PM PST - 1 comment
Can you recommend a therapist in Seattle?
Can you recommend a therapist in Seattle? I'm on a budget and I've never been to therapy before. [more inside]
Asperger's diagnosis late in life?
Is there any point to an Asperger's diagnosis late in life? [more inside]
What to do about Flickr photos of exes?
I've accumulated a bunch of photos in my Flickr account of me with (now ex) girlfriends, and women who I've had shorter-term involvments with. [more inside]
Bring the funny
Who are the best stand-up comics working today? [more inside]
posted by Optamystic at 6:24 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by Optamystic at 6:24 PM PST - 45 comments
Notebooks for the guy that thinks Moleskines are too expensive?
Notebooks for the guy that thinks Moleskines are too expensive? [more inside]
How can I get the filename of an image to print with the image?
I have a bajillion image files to print. Is there a way to get the file name of the image to print above or below the image when it prints? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by misanthropicsarah at 5:45 PM PST - 7 comments
New neighbors, tell me what you really think about our town!
I'm in the process of buying a house in Chester Springs, PA (a western suburb of Philadelphia). If any MeFites are locals, I've got a few questions about the area . . . [more inside]
Help Me Talk to The Girls Men
How can a geek/introvert establish a rapport with those soft cuddly things which possess higher fat/muscle ratio (women)? [more inside]
Travel insurance suggestions?
Travel insurance advice requested for an extended trip to New Zealand. [more inside]
Where could I find Battlestar Galactica at a bar in NYC?
Can anyone think of a bar in NYC that would likely be watching the Battlestar Galactica premire tonight? [more inside]
what to tell the gyno?
i'm do for my yearly womanly checkup, but there is just one catch... [more inside]
The curiously strange packaging
Why do altoids have that wax paper inside the tin? Is there any practical reason for it?
Please to identify this childhood drink I had in HK.
Please to identify this childhood drink I had in HK. [more inside]
posted by Sallysings at 2:09 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Sallysings at 2:09 PM PST - 12 comments
Can ozone make you sick, and is my dad a hypochondriac?
I think my dad is a hypochondriac. He made us get rid of all the house plants because they were causing him to cough. Now he thinks that "ozone" put off by either the (desktop) computer, the box fan, or both is making him sick. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 2:04 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 2:04 PM PST - 18 comments
Used CDS, records & books in/around Waco TX?
I'm in Waco TX for tonight and tomorrow (Fri 6th October - Sat 7th Oct) visiting family. Anytime I travel I like to visit the local record shops. I'm staying close to Baylor University. Are there any decent cool shops in the area (20 mi radius) for second hand CDs & Records? Books too while I'm at it.
posted by horseblind at 1:50 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by horseblind at 1:50 PM PST - 8 comments
Extra tickets to show and no ride.
NYCFilter: Just got four free tickets to the Tool concert tonight. Date decided not her thing... and I need a ride to Meadowlands. [more inside]
Now I'm cooking with gas -- so now what?
My just-out-of-warranty electric cooktop died recently, and my handyman came up with the idea that it was feasible to replace it with a gas cooktop. Today, the project was finished up, and I now have this dandy cooktop in my kitchen.
The only problem is that I've never cooked on gas before (other than on a propane grill). [more inside]
YALT : Yet Another Landmark Thread
Landmark Filter! Ok, so there have been a few discussions on Landmark Forum, what I would like to know, is what texts/books can one read to get at the main chunks of its philosophy? [more inside]
posted by eurasian at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by eurasian at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments
MP3 Reminder Alarm Gizmo
What can I use as a reminder alarm to play mp3 files at each alarm time? [more inside]
Agent support sucks
I've used Forte Agent (paid) for about 10 years. However, they are now claiming they don't have a record of my most-recent upgrade and some of the tweaks they've made, I'm not cool with. Can anyone recommend a (preferably freeware) newsreader that has the following: Support for multiple servers (where it doesn't seperate each server like Thunderbird does), ease of use (remember, I'm familiar with Agent's interface), and tailored for offline (since I like to just read at leisure). I tried installing 40Tude's Dialog, but it will not run on my system for some reason.
Insect Chemistry
a bug hit my car's windshield. [more inside]
Whatsit called when they got no feet?
Is there a name for the manga style where characters are drawn so simply they have no feet, merely dull points at the bottom of their legs? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Rash at 11:38 AM PST - 8 comments
Advice for the NSF GRFP?
Any advice on the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program application? I'm applying in Social Science.
Help me wade through the morass of auto insurance!
What auto insurance (type/coverage) do I really need? [more inside]
Should I take this job?
After several months looking I have a job offer in hand. The work sounds interesting and would take my career in a new, positive direction. But I'm getting a bad vibe. [more inside]
posted by libraryhead at 11:05 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by libraryhead at 11:05 AM PST - 28 comments
Does technical analysis 'work'?
I'm a buy and hold investor who wants to develop an interest in technical analysis. [more inside]
TV show ch-ch-changes?
TV series that make radical changes? [possible spoilers] [more inside]
I need to tie my shoes
How to cheer up my BF?
How do I cheer up my SO? He just found out that his dad is in hospital following a hemmorhage. [more inside]
posted by barrakuda at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by barrakuda at 10:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for an easy to use database interface
I need to collect a list of names and addresses at a trade show on a Windows XP Home Laptop. It needs to be setup in such a fashion that attendees walking past our booth can input thier information themselves. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by trbrts at 9:34 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by trbrts at 9:34 AM PST - 12 comments
When was the undo invented?
When was the undo invented?
Is it a computer thing, or did a mechanical undo exist before that?
posted by lorbus at 9:33 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by lorbus at 9:33 AM PST - 16 comments
What to do, when drama is no longer entertaining?
I am a hopelessly moderate, hyper-responsible, mostly mellow person. How can I help my niece, who is very bright, but hyper-emotional and kind of an over-the-top drama queen, create stability for herself and/or make more responsible choices? [more inside]
posted by whatnot at 9:26 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by whatnot at 9:26 AM PST - 18 comments
Alternatives to MTurk?
Are there any alternatives to Amazon's MTurk? [more inside]
Confidence cues?
How can you tell when someone is confident? [more inside]
Dream a little dream
Two nights ago I woke up whlie I was in a vivid dream. Last night, just before I fell asleep, the previous night's dream came back to me out of nowhere. Not a repeat, but more of a " previously on" moment like TV shows do. Has anyone else experienced this or know what causes it ? Sure, there's some [more inside]
posted by lobstah at 8:32 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lobstah at 8:32 AM PST - 14 comments
Who were the first power-SMS users?
Who were the first group of people to embrace SMS texting? Did any members of the group who designed the protocol accurately predict how it would be used? [more inside]
posted by rongorongo at 8:27 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by rongorongo at 8:27 AM PST - 15 comments
My python's breath smells like ImportError
Referencing roll-your-own Python modules in other Python applications. What's my deal? [more inside]
HELF with Grammer
Grammer emergency. "I am unavailable to answer your call." Stop the madness. [more inside]
How many in Hong Kong supported reunification?
How many Hong Kongers supported reunification before it happened? Now? [more inside]
I must, I must, I must reduce my bust
I'm a 5'2" 130 pound girl and I wear a size 32G (as in gargantuan) bra. I feel like a freak. Help. [more inside]
posted by fancypants at 7:08 AM PST - 69 comments
posted by fancypants at 7:08 AM PST - 69 comments
Luggage storage in Manhattan?
Where can I leave my luggage for a day in Manhattan? [more inside]
How do I undelete the Windows "Show Desktop" application?
Oops ... I accidentally deleted the "Show Desktop" application from Windows XP. Not just the taskbar shortcut, mind you, but the actual program. What is the easiest way to undelete it? I tried using a restore point, but it didn't work.
Wintertime roadtripping in South-Western (?) US - what is sanity?
What is sanity - wintertime roadtripping in South-Western (?) US - where to go? [more inside]
Why does a spider's legs curl up when it dies?
Why do spider legs curl up after death?
posted by unmake at 5:35 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by unmake at 5:35 AM PST - 7 comments
Investing in low cost medical clinics
How can I invest in low-cost medical clinics like RediClinic, CheckUps and Take Care? These are clinics that are inside drugstores and Wal-Mart and Target. I've visited their websites and searched in Google but they do not seem to be listed on any stock exchanges.
What happens when a country violates the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)?
What happens when a country violates the General Agreement on Trade in Services (GATS)? In particular, what does another country's "suspending concessions" involve? [more inside]
Need Mac software to record info: meetings, conversations etc.
I'm looking for a software (mac) to record information from meetings, calls, discussions etc. [more inside]
Need to find an AdSense-style technology platform
Where can i find a small UK software company that has built almost an exact copy of Google's AdSense software? [more inside]
"originality consists in returning to the origin" -Gaudi
Correct use: "consists of" vs "consists in" [more inside]
posted by primer_dimer at 2:28 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by primer_dimer at 2:28 AM PST - 9 comments
Why do Romans do as they do?
So my husband and I just flew back from a vacation in Rome yesterday, where we had a wonderful time. Now it's four in the morning and I'm wide awake. So while I'm sitting here pondering the stinky laundry I must tackle later today, I'm wondering if some of you can answer some of our random questions about things we saw and experienced, stuff that wasn't addressed in the guide books. Here goes: [more inside]
How trusting a friend can ruin your credit rating.
Trusting a friend years ago lead to a serious ding on my credit. I thought the whole deal had been cleared up but no, it's still there and is making housing loans look mighty high. Is there any way I can clean this up? [more inside]
October 5
Are they Canadians, or is it just me?
Can my husband, born of a Canadian mother at the wrong time, get Canadian citizenship before moving to Canada? The customs agent told us where to look, but we're still confused. [more inside]
Two cameras I didn't order. Don't know who sent them. Now what?
I just got two digital cameras at my door. I didn't order them. I don't think I know who did. What next? more inside [more inside]
Bad PDF's: Me or Them?
PDF question: Is it me or the author? [more inside]
I am wondering why coffee makes my stomach turn to the point where it feels like there's a third world war going on.
I am wondering why coffee makes my stomach turn to the point where it feels like there's a third world war going on. [more inside]
How can I help?
I have a dear pal with a coke habit that has driven him to homelessness. He is not a US-native; he grew up in pre-change Eastern Europe. He does have a green card. He has had trouble hiolding job and appears to have never received training in money-management issues either in the US or at home. I do not want him to die, which he will surely do this year if things do not change. What can I do?
Free Snellen Optotype font?
Font/Typography hounds! Trying to find a free Snellen Optotype style (font used in vintage eye charts) like this: [more inside]
Is it possible to very quickly learn how to terminate network cables?
Good news: I have been offered a job. This job involves running and terminating network cables. Bad news: I do not really know how to terminate network cables. Please help me learn how to do so. [more inside]
Do I need Pearle Vision's special (expensive) cleaning products to keep my lenses from getting scratched?
Do I really need to use special cleanser for my new lenses, or is the company that made them just trying to get me to spend more money? [more inside]
posted by anjamu at 9:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by anjamu at 9:03 PM PST - 14 comments
Ebayfraud?
Non-profit membership management software?
What is the best software to use for managing the membership of a non-profit organization? [more inside]
800 Number: Pro's and Con's
I'm considering getting a 1-800 number. How best to go about this, and is there a chance I could get burned with a huge bill? [more inside]
How can I avoid getting a car wash every week?
NewCarFilter: What colors are easiest to keep clean? [more inside]
Squeezing Mac JPEGs
How can my brother reduce JPG file size on his Mac, using only the provided software? [more inside]
posted by Very Witty, Wilde! at 6:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Very Witty, Wilde! at 6:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Why can't you move toes individually?
Why can't you move your toes individually? [more inside]
Can vaccination increase virulence?
Why can't vaccination encourage the evolution of viral potency?
posted by freebird at 6:07 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by freebird at 6:07 PM PST - 16 comments
Wedding Gifts for Winos
I want to buy my friends a nice bottle of wine as a wedding gift, to help them start a collection.You know, something under $100 that they can keep and let age or whatnot. [more inside]
*Sneeze* Kill me. *Sneeze* Kill me. *Sneeze* Kill me. *Sneeze* Kill me.
Food allergies that present like hay fever. Possible clue (or possible red herring): Salami. Discuss. [more inside]
Why a wrapped cuke?
Why are cucumbers shrink-wrapped at the grocery store, when no other vegetable or produce is similarly wrapped in plastic?
posted by Robot Johnny at 5:06 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Robot Johnny at 5:06 PM PST - 18 comments
Air Quality and Migranes at work
Air Quality @ Work and migranes - What to do if I think there might be a problem? [more inside]
blogging software?
Are there any wysiwyg blog post editors? All I know if is semagic for live journal. Is there any general tool that lets you post blog entries to different systems (like word press or movable type) Anything where you can drag in photos and stuff? Is flock what I'm thinking of? [more inside]
Don't let me go hungry on my wedding day
Cooking for 150+ people... [more inside]
outdoor guerilla cinema
I need help with my out door guerilla cinema Idea. My thought was Laptop, projector, with bluetooth for sound. But I don't know much about bluetooth headphones... [more inside]
JpopFilter: C-ute HQ videos sought.
I'm looking for full-length HQ clips of the Jpop videos of °C-ute's PVs, Ookina Ai De Motenashite and Massara Blue Jeans, or any others known. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:44 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 3:44 PM PST - 2 comments
Thunderbird WTF?
Thunderbird says I have a new message. I click on the inbox... totally empty. WTF? [more inside]
Live in Canada, Work in the USA?
How to live in Canada, work remotely in the USA in one easy step? [more inside]
posted by blue_beetle at 3:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by blue_beetle at 3:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Why does Acrobat hate my .doc's?
AcrobatFilter: I'm trying to create a PDF out of a word document but when Acrobat runs the job no file is created and I receive no error messages. What is the deal? [more inside]
Was I wrong to contact my father out of the blue after 38 years?
A question about contacting a long-lost parent, and the complications that can arise when and if you do. Adoption is not involved in this particular case, but there is, of course, [more inside]
Either way, at least I'm close to the border.
Should I move to Seattle or stay in Phoenix? [more inside]
posted by Bageena at 2:26 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by Bageena at 2:26 PM PST - 35 comments
He's looking for a cuddle buddy
Kind of a basic, dumb question-Was he dropping a hint, or was it just a topic of conversation? [more inside]
Looking for a children's book on colour theory.
I need help finding a (British?) children's book from the mid 1980's. It was an introduction to colour theory under the guise of a storybook. It had great transparent plastic pages that you could overlay to see the effects of subtractive colour spaces. I don't remember what the story was about, but there were lots of balloons. [more inside]
Looking for top 10 causes of death in Canada!
I'm looking for some data about the most common causes of death in Canada; recently available statistics aswell as pre-1980 statistics. Any statscan gurus? [more inside]
Calling all board game geeks.
I have a hankering for some old school dorky fun, but neither me nore my nerd circle of friends really have the time to spend on a D&D or Warhammer binge. I've been eyeballing a few games over at http://www.boardgamegeek.com. I wanted to see if anyone could steer me in the right direction. [more inside]
posted by Telf at 1:44 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by Telf at 1:44 PM PST - 37 comments
Winter Jogging - What clothing do I need?
What clothing should I wear for winter jogging? [more inside]
Best ICT literacy workshops and tech support models.
Where can I find the best, proven basic ICT/Internet literacy workshops?
Where can I find the best, proven models for providing limited technical support over the phone and via email? [more inside]
What size art thou, fair game cartridge?
For an artsy craft project, I need the HxWxD of game cartridges, from back in the start with Atari, Colecovision, Intellivision, etc. to today. Ideally, since I'd be ripping them apart, if I knew if they were screwed or rivited or glued, that would be helpful too. Can you help me? [more inside]
Puerto Rico 2006
Hey remember me? (http://ask.metafilter.com/mefi/46595) I finally got our trip set up! We are going to San Juan, PR Oct 18-21st. Travel tips and hotel suggestions? [more inside]
Which Freelancers are Getting the Fancy Contributor Photos?
How does one become a top tier magazine contributor? [more inside]
Lost in the past of the web?
Seeking the website of a Japanese photographer. [more inside]
posted by zadcat at 12:49 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by zadcat at 12:49 PM PST - 10 comments
What's Jeff Noon up to?
What's author Jeff Noon been up to lately? [more inside]
Weightlifting - how do I do it without bulking up?
Weightlifting - how do I do it without bulking up? [more inside]
The Virtuallessness of Virtually No Virtual Set Software I can virtually afford
I'm looking for a lower cost alternative to Serious Magic's Ultra 2, which looks perfect but is completely out of my budget at the moment. Can you help? The solution must not involve any heavy lugging of stuff ... one portable green screen and one computer laptop are all I want to carry, please! Thanks in advance.
Post-Baccalaureate College Admissions in Biology
Does anyone have advice for a thirty-something with an art history degree who wants to go back to school for a B.S. in biology? [more inside]
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 12:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by palmcorder_yajna at 12:11 PM PST - 8 comments
Imagine if you spent the rest of your life married to the guy one seat over on your next airplane flight...
My parents met on a flight to Hawaii a little more than 35 years ago. Help me make their next anniversary really special. [more inside]
What does one call something that contains the seeds of its own downfall?
What does one call something that contains the seeds of its own downfall? [more inside]
posted by viewofdelft at 11:54 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by viewofdelft at 11:54 AM PST - 37 comments
My Sonicare-fu is weak
Should a Sonicare toothbrush be used instead of, or in combination with regular brushing? Also, what is the best technique for using the Sonicare?
posted by letitrain at 11:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by letitrain at 11:53 AM PST - 10 comments
The Revolution in My Head - Che gives me Nightmares
So I have been reading this biography of Che Guevera, and I find it gives me nightmares... Why? [more inside]
Number of deaths in a life?
How often is a human body completely "new"? Or: No cell composing my body existed a month, a year, [the time I'm looking for] ago. [more inside]
posted by Korou at 11:44 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Korou at 11:44 AM PST - 22 comments
Locate a .gif
I'm looking for an animated .gif that I saw on a recent deleted post, which showed an infant gesturing with its hand in a way that looked like it was stroking its (non-existant) beard, in a cheesy, yet menacing kung-fu-movie-master sort of way. Can you remember it and point me toward it?
posted by ijoshua at 11:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ijoshua at 11:44 AM PST - 5 comments
How do you purchase a domain name which is already registered but not being used?
How do you purchase a domain name which is already registered but not being used? [more inside]
posted by bradn at 11:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by bradn at 11:43 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me pick a sofa that my cat won't want to destroy
What sort of sofa is my scratch-happy cat least likely to destroy? [more inside]
how to create an effective name.
Choosing a good product / buisness name and logo. The process and how to learn it. [more inside]
Weekend backpacking trip near DC
Looking for a moderately difficult circuit hike within a 2 hours drive from DC for a weekend backpacking trip. [more inside]
They're ideal for pickin' teeth, too.
Haberdasheryfilter: Where can I get the little plastic tabs that go into the collar of a man's dress shirt? [more inside]
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 10:42 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Terminal Verbosity at 10:42 AM PST - 21 comments
Been lookin fer enlightenment in all the wrong places...
Everything I've read about Buddhism tells me that it's the religion to fill in the holes I feel with my current faith. Unfortunately everything I've read is thousands of years old and while it leaves me with many helpful tips on how I should/could go about the general living-of-life, it leaves me with no clue as to how to go about finding a good temple, organization or place where I can learn meditation technique from a live person in the here-and-now, which is Chicago, Illinois. I was hoping y'all could fill me in. [more inside]
[Compy Hardware Filter] Where's the easy button?
PC hardware/xp masters, lend me your keystrokes.
I have a Dell Demension 9100, or I should say- I am working on a Dell Demension 9100. The computer was working fine until one day when it BSOD'd with an error concerning the /sysroot/system32/SOFTWARE or something of the like. I tried everything I could to get into the recovery console, but no dice, BSOD'd everytime even loading the windows cd. (Should have been my first warning I think...) So I boot into knoppix (it's a 64 bit, so I had to buy an enclosure because I don't have a SATA on my old 500 mhz gx1) mount the drive and copy over all the files to another external disk. I move that onto another one of the org's computers and the Foundation is back in business.
See more for the fun part. [more inside]
I found 20 karmabucks.
I found $20 at work. I have no intention of keeping it, but I don't know how to return it. [more inside]
Sociopaths and their retail victims
HumanBehaviorFilter: Why are some customers so nasty to the people serving them? [more inside]
posted by LightStruk at 10:00 AM PST - 72 comments
posted by LightStruk at 10:00 AM PST - 72 comments
In need of a particular speech recognition software
I need a particular type of speech recognition software [more inside]
Please help me find my favorite toy
This toy was given to me by a friend when I was 10. I have no idea who manufactured it or even if it was wide-release or a dollar-store knock off. I'm 25 and I still play with it. [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt at 8:56 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by JeremiahBritt at 8:56 AM PST - 28 comments
WHere is this quote from?
QuoteFilter: Think I'm going to get me a scholarship! [more inside]
I'll take old gameshows for $200..
Old GameshowFilter: My mom was on a couple of gameshows back in the 60's (and had won several fabulous prizes). Does anyone have any advice on obtaining archival footage or photos (if they exist)? I think it would make an fantastic birthday present for my mom. [more inside]
Adjustable Coffee Table?
STUDIO APARTMENT DWELLERS... front and center, please. I have a coffee table question. [more inside]
Where are rap and rock headed?
Has rap and hip hop essentially replaced rock? [more inside]
Devil went down to Georgia...and Louisiana...and Texas...and Arizona
Planning a cross-country road trip--Florida to California: How do I do this? [more inside]
Creating ringtones for download
I have some questions about creating phone ringtones for people to download. [more inside]
What are these Norwegian monks saying?
It's easy to figure out what's going on in this YouTube video titled "Help Desk," but I'm sure it would be even funnier if I knew what they're saying. (Monks speaking Norwegian, one trying to explain to the other how a book works.)
posted by Joleta at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Joleta at 7:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Where to get nautical charts
Where can I buy some nice nautical charts of the Canary Islands? [more inside]
limiting outlook "out of office" autoreply
Is there a way to limit who receives an out-of-office autoreply in Outlook 2003? I would like to exclude replying to listservs of which I am a member, but who don't need to know that I'm out of the office. [more inside]
posted by wearyaswater at 6:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by wearyaswater at 6:55 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I get rid of the moldy smell from my sink?
What can I do about a strong, moldy odor that seems to be coming from my kitchen sink or disposer? [more inside]
I need a basic digital camera that doesn't suck.
Help me find a good quality digital camera that needs my basic needs, please? [more inside]
Found a passport. Now what?
I found a passport in the gutter at the end of my driveway this morning. Now what? [more inside]
posted by onhazier at 6:31 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by onhazier at 6:31 AM PST - 17 comments
Cache VS Unavailable Files
BrowserCacheFilter: I’m turning an unused XP box and big monitor into a full-screen browser based online digital sign. How do I replace web errors (ex: page not found) with cached versions of the page or file from when it was available? [more inside]
A wireless automotive kill switch?
I'm planning on installing a kill switch in my car, and thinking about wireless options. [more inside]
posted by tomble at 5:57 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by tomble at 5:57 AM PST - 16 comments
Jui necesite le sal de conference
My co-worker is planning a visit to Paris for a group of university students and needs to find a conference room for about 23 people the afternoon of Oct. 19. How do you find a Parisian conference room when you don't speak French and live in Copenhagen?
Wikis in education
Is there an easy-to-configure wiki engine/software package that is suited for education? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 at 5:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by fvox13 at 5:47 AM PST - 4 comments
In marriage, what is more powerful: Love or God?
I love my wife. She is deeply religious. I have become an atheist. Do I tell her? What now? [more inside]
Name that toy!
Yours is the only grub what satisfies my gut-worm
Brits: is there any American junk food which you covet? [more inside]
Ooh, it's a bit parky... in.
Brrr. Our rented Victorian flat is getting a bit nippy. Help us insulate it. [more inside]
posted by randomination at 4:22 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by randomination at 4:22 AM PST - 12 comments
Are there any open-source language detection algos?
Is there a piece of open-source software which analyzes a text file (or standard input) and tries to determine the language it's written in? [more inside]
posted by helios at 1:42 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by helios at 1:42 AM PST - 4 comments
How to deal with a bad cold on vacation abroad
I'm doomed. Doomed! Coming down with a bad cold and going on vacation tomorrow. How to avoid spoiling things for everyone? [more inside]
CameraFilter: Ever fix a broken retractable Powershot lens?
I have a Canon Powershot A520 camera, and I managed to break the retractable lens. [more inside]
posted by mattwatson at 1:10 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mattwatson at 1:10 AM PST - 6 comments
Recovery from a crash mid-software update? (OSX)
Power outage during an OS X software update -- how screwed am I? [more inside]
posted by Dreama at 12:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Dreama at 12:28 AM PST - 6 comments
October 4
Gumdrop Tree
posted by TheOtherWay at 11:32 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm a snot factory, help!
Why is it I seem to get head colds so easily? [more inside]
Help me find some good (smart) books about sports and sport fans.
I want to read some good books about sports sociology. [more inside]
How to get my rescue kitty off wet food?
I'm trying to get my six to nine month old rescue kitten off wet food, but its just not working with the usuals.
I've had her for 3 weeks now.
Difficulty: 20 year old prima-donna feline housemate who needs wet, but now enjoys kittenchow. [more inside]
Need Ideas for a Romantic/Fun Cleveland, Ohio Date
My significant other is coming to Cleveland, OH to visit. What should we do/eat to woo her to my city. [more inside]
posted by mi6op at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by mi6op at 9:08 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I explain my father's pedophile actions to my young children?
I severed contact with my father after discovery that he is a pedophile. My school aged children are now curious why they’ve never met him – how do I explain? [more inside]
What was that Mac 128 music program called?
All the Woz buzz reminded me of a program I ran on a Mac 128 at school. It was a music authoring toy, that let you build MIDI tunes by dragging notes onto a staff. I had so much fun with that thing! Any idea what it was called?
posted by owhydididoit at 8:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by owhydididoit at 8:54 PM PST - 5 comments
DOPE.
Should I narc on my cuz? [more inside]
Hiring at a bootstrapping startup company?
StartupFilter: A two-person software startup wants to bring on two developers, what can we offer them? [more inside]
Random question: where is this commercial?
How can I fix my Windows XP "Limited or no connectivity" error when I plug my laptop into my university network?
How can I fix my Windows XP "Limited or no connectivity" error when I plug my laptop into my university network? [more inside]
How would you rename a police department's Sexual Assault Unit?
What would you rename a police department's Sexual Assault Unit? [more inside]
Empty-, block- or pointy-headed?
How do you determine how smart someone is? [more inside]
posted by orthogonality at 5:53 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by orthogonality at 5:53 PM PST - 59 comments
Is there a condition where your joints and limbs need to be weighted down?
My friend has a strange condition where he feels a need to have weight placed on his body. Is there a definition and reason for this? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap at 5:50 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by pinksoftsoap at 5:50 PM PST - 27 comments
photoshopping netiquette
Best way to attract quality photoshoppers? [more inside]
posted by tkolar at 5:41 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tkolar at 5:41 PM PST - 5 comments
SciFiSoundingBoardFilter
I want to talk with people about potential future trends as background research for near-future speculative fiction. Where wouldn't this be chatfilter? [more inside]
Anyone know Mike Judge or Stephen Root?
Office Space: Are the squirrels merry or married? [more inside]
posted by Danelope at 4:29 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Danelope at 4:29 PM PST - 23 comments
Office art is right up there with Elevator Music
What kind of wall art is appropriate for a kinda stuffy but very friendly office environment? [more inside]
posted by whimsicalnymph at 4:17 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by whimsicalnymph at 4:17 PM PST - 24 comments
chicagofilter: that noise is driving me nuts. what can I do about it?
chicagofilter: that noise is driving me nuts. what can I do about it? [more inside]
Were my ideas stolen? If so, could I have done anything to prevent it?
I sent an e-mail of panel ideas after an interview to a woman hiring for a well regarded film festival. I did not get the job but when I was looking at the panels months later, I was surprised to find most of my ideas were being used. Was there any way to protect myself? [more inside]
posted by spec80 at 3:57 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by spec80 at 3:57 PM PST - 15 comments
What percentage of male-to-female transsexuals are lesbian in their sexual orientation after their transitions?
What percentage of male-to-female transsexuals are lesbians after their transitions? [more inside]
posted by jason's_planet at 3:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jason's_planet at 3:53 PM PST - 10 comments
What colors can make brown tweed fashionable looking?
I just bought a vintage brown tweed jacket that fits me very well. Is it possible to rehabilitate the professor/literary critic look, i.e. not wear it with a black turtleneck while smoking a pipe or Turkish cigarettes? Are there any colors of shirt that would go with brown tweed other than white? (I was thinking salmon or light orange with a dark tie, but I've been criticized on my color schemes before.)
I'm an extremely slender, somewhat dark-skinned Asian male, so I usually don't wear olive or related green earth tones.
Or should I consider it a loss, one of many chalked up to the impulsive excitement that a store actually had something my size?
posted by ObeyScient at 3:49 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ObeyScient at 3:49 PM PST - 16 comments
What happens on the internet stays on the internet.
Pr0nFilter - Several years ago I came across a very explicit video of a couple having sex in the deserted upper deck of a baseball game (in all fairness, it may have been a football game or other major sporing event, the camera man understandably wasn't watching the game). The couple were not aware they were being filmed. My googlefu is weak on this one, anybody know where I can find it?
posted by crunchyk9 at 3:37 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by crunchyk9 at 3:37 PM PST - 11 comments
Zombie movies, please.
Which zombie movie must I see? Please check the list before answering. [more inside]
Please recommend excellent absorbing web-based games
Please recommend excellent absorbing web-based games [more inside]
Please help me GLOBALLY DISABLE font smoothing (anti-aliasing) in Tiger
Please help me GLOBALLY DISABLE font smoothing (anti-aliasing) in Tiger. I did it almost-completely in Panther, but the Panther solution needs another step in Tiger. [more inside]
Oh Nose!
My nose. She will not stop whistling. [more inside]
Talk to me about crate training...
My year-old shepherd puppy took well to crate training...but I'd eventually like to not have to use it any more. What is your experience? Were you able to transition to not using the crate, and how? [more inside]
Watering Hole Near Shea Stadium?
Shea Stadium Filter: Looking for a pre-game staging area before Thursday nights game since tailgating isn't allowed... [more inside]
posted by rampy at 1:54 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by rampy at 1:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Car Repair Advice: Shopping for Brake pads & Rotors
Car Repair Advice: '99 Infiniti I30. Needs new front & rear brake pads, rotors, struts, rear shocks, and drive belts. Mostly looking for advice on how to intelligently shop around for repairs, and mostly for brake-related repairs. [more inside]
posted by sirion at 1:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by sirion at 1:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Choosing my own "file sequence" when burning DVD-R
I'm archiving important data to a DVD-R. In addition to the important data, I'm burning recovery files (QuickPAR PARity files) to the DVD-R so that I can recover the data in case sections of the DVD-R surface are damaged.
It would be smart to have my burning software (Nero) "interlace" the recovery files and the archival data across the surface of the DVD-R: (data file, PAR file, data, PAR, data, PAR, ...).
How can I make Nero (or any other burning software) do this?
posted by Moistener at 12:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Moistener at 12:54 PM PST - 10 comments
London?
Where should I live in London? [more inside]
Home again, home again... sort of.
I want to fall in love... with my new Chicago neighborhood. [more inside]
How do you suggest ideas for segments to The Daily Show?
How do you suggest ideas for segments to The Daily Show? I have what I think is a pretty good idea and I'd like to run it by them. I'm not looking for a job as a writer with them or payment, I just think it'd be a useful sketch.
Mediawiki on Windows...?
WikiFilter: Like many of you, I am looking for a wiki solution for my personal notebook/data storage needs (i.e. running on a PC only, no server involved). I am bowled over by Mediawiki every time I visit Wikipedia. But is there any simple way to implement Mediawiki (or a comparable wiki engine) on a plain ol' Windows XP desktop? [more inside]
posted by mjklin at 10:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mjklin at 10:12 AM PST - 7 comments
Chocolate cake recipes
Chocolate Cake for SWMBO's birthday: Give me your most absurdly good, chocolate-coma inducing cake recipes! [more inside]
Dragging this museum into the 20th century, what's my job title?
Name-my-job-filter: I volunteer at my town's historical society and now I do everything except the financial parts. They recently realized that I'm not going away and asked me to come up with a job title. I'm also trying to get hired by someone who will pay me to do this... [more inside]
posted by cobaltnine at 9:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by cobaltnine at 9:43 AM PST - 11 comments
Commercial photo sharing/backing up?
What's the best solution for sharing, backing up, and uploading large amounts of photos for my work? [more inside]
What's the easiest way to join MPEG-2 segments?
I have a set of about two dozen DVD-ready MPEG-2 files that I'd like to combine into one file without re-encoding. What's the easiest way to do this? I can do under XP or OS X, but XP is preferred. [more inside]
posted by aaronetc at 9:25 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by aaronetc at 9:25 AM PST - 8 comments
Is it ok to release a non-native spider into the local ecosystem?
Is it ok to release a non-native spider into the ecosystem? Specifically, a red backed jumping spider (Phidippus johnsoni), which is native to the U.S. west coast into suburban Massachusetts. The spider made its journey as a stowaway in a bag of grapes. I should also mention that it is a female, so conceivably could be carrying fertilized eggs.
posted by Java_Man at 9:15 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by Java_Man at 9:15 AM PST - 54 comments
Favorite Marketing Books Ever
Your favorite marketing books of all time, please. Just two requirements: One, no textbooks or "principles of marketing" books. Two, only books with actionable ideas, preferably with guidelines, even, to implement whatever strategy the author is proposing. Thanks!
Firefox Issues
Firefox 1.5.0.7 weirdness. Please help. [more inside]
This is goofy
Where can I buy cookie cutters in Atlanta (or online)? [more inside]
posted by jessicapierce at 8:41 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by jessicapierce at 8:41 AM PST - 22 comments
Save me from my Job!
JobFilter: How do I find a new job ? [more inside]
Hourly rate for freelance Powerpoint massaging?
What hourly rate should I charge to edit a Powerpoint presentation? [more inside]
Cheers!
Advice for writing a wedding toast? [more inside]
How to generate a TOC in Word.
How can I automatically create a table of contents in MS Word? There's got to be a better way... [more inside]
All-inclusive resort advice
Stir Fry Advice
Firefox settings not being saved
Firefox won't save my settings. [more inside]
Train from Boston to Gainesville, FL = crazy?
My wife and I (both *hate* flying) are required to go to Gainesville area in April. We also need to bring our kids (5 and 2yrs). Is travelling by train a reasonable alternative to flying, or should I just accept the fact that we'll be flying there? [more inside]
I'm looking for a reliable shell account service.
I'm looking for a reliable shell account service. [more inside]
What additional information do people include in the album MP3 tag?
I need to understand the most popular ways that people "corrupt" the album tag within their MP3's with additional information (such as disc number). [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 6:31 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by mr_silver at 6:31 AM PST - 25 comments
How can I sleep through the night?
How can I sleep through the night? [more inside]
Hash Browns in Cambridge, MA?
I'm looking for hash browns around Harvard Square in Cambridge, MA. You know, grated potatoes, all fried up, greasy and good. All I can find here are home fries, which won't cut it. Extra points for places that serve breakfast on weekdays. Thanks!
How do you deal with an abusive past?
Child abuse - how to cope with it and how can someone get closure and ensure that the culprit never does anything like it ever again? [more inside]
Who said this? Was it Hitchcock?
Who said "There is nothing more frightening than a closed door."? I seem to remember an attribution to Hitchcock, but that may be apocryphal. Also, my recollection of the quote may be a paraphrase.
posted by sciurus at 5:26 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by sciurus at 5:26 AM PST - 19 comments
Some code to get Winsock working over GPRS on a PPC 2003?
How do I program Winsock to work right over a GPRS connection on a PPC 2003? [more inside]
Help me fire someone.
Some advice on terminating an employee, please. There is much [more inside]
How to fix my credit card?
My credit card is almost breaking, how to fix it and keep the magnetic strip working? [more inside]
What's up with the blood?
Women-- Post-coital bleeding? Your experience please. Icky details inside. [more inside]
Finding Acting Shakespeare by Ian McKellan
Where to acquire a video of Acting Shakespeare by Ian McKellan [more inside]
posted by Manjusri at 2:03 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Manjusri at 2:03 AM PST - 10 comments
Hard science for lil' shavers
I want to give my 4 year old a decent grounding in science, but I'm prety dim, myself. Where do I start? [more inside]
posted by maryh at 1:38 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by maryh at 1:38 AM PST - 23 comments
Introduction to Open Source lsoftware localization
I want to introduce a group of students to how open source software is localized (translated). What I am looking for is some software (preferebly cross platform) which uses text/po/mo files to store the text strings for each language. [more inside]
Where Is Your God Now?
What is the origin of the "Where Is Your God Now?" Burger King meme/joke?
October 3
Come again?
Translationfilter: What does this odd little Wolverine comic say?
What are the best research papers you've ever read?
Academics: What are your favorite research papers? [more inside]
After Effects - Where did my file go?
After Effects - Where did my file go? [more inside]
Help me make my windows safe
Where can I find specific window safety devices for highrise casement windows and floor-to-ceiling windows? [more inside]
you know, i was fired
Can employers obtain a detailed work history analysis? What does this entail? [more inside]
Can two Distros share a Home?
Linux Filter: Is it copasetic to use the same home folder on two different installs of Linux? [more inside]
What creates the best appearance?
When applying for a job from, say, a newspaper or internet classified ad, should I send my resume with references, or should I wait until I'm asked for references? I'm thinking the former is better, though it can possibly hint at a bit of desperation to get the job. Also, should I write a cover letter as a separate Word doc, or just write it in the body of the email itself?
I know Ottawa is around here somewhere...
Access in Ottawa - which sights should I see, where can I get free wifi? [more inside]
posted by QIbHom at 7:07 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by QIbHom at 7:07 PM PST - 30 comments
Help me start my guitar teaching side biz
Last week AskMe helped me decide to start giving guitar lessons. I've taught many people how to play, but never formally or for pay. I live in an urban area surrounded by schools and rec centers, so getting the word out by flyer will be easy. In order to be properly prepared there is ... [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 5:58 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by snsranch at 5:58 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there good software for magazine publishers to manage their mailing lists?
Please help me find some good software - preferably open-source, preferably PHP - that helps magazine publishers manage their subscriber lists. [more inside]
Ever heard of the Zero, kid?
Ignorantstudentfilter: What are some major cultural achievements or scientific discoveries that do not originate from white Europeans/Americans? [more inside]
posted by bibliowench at 5:44 PM PST - 91 comments
posted by bibliowench at 5:44 PM PST - 91 comments
Help me find a picture, and help me help myself.
Two-part question about tracking down a piece of art... [more inside]
posted by ersatzkat at 4:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ersatzkat at 4:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Israeli and Ukranian Developers?
Where do I find lists of Ukranian and Israeli Web developers with own Web services/products? [more inside]
Please help me find a phone logging app
Can anyone please suggest a hosted or downloadable app that would allow me to log phone calls simply and quickly? [more inside]
House Panic
HomebuyerFilter: Should I buy a major fixer-upper? I need to know if I'd ultimately be getting a good deal; what do I need to know to figure this out?
For instance, what's the cheapest way to get a full repair cost estimate on this house before making the purchasing decision?
A Pox Upon Netgear and their Salty Software
Cursed Netgear Software Substitute - Does it exist for Windows 2000? [more inside]
What's the first step to extracting data from an unknown binary format?
I have a string of binary data that's well under 1k in length (so fairly short) from a proprietary source that has no documented information on its particular format. I have a general idea of what it might contain (like a month, day, year and unique id, maybe more) but no idea where to start if I wanted to discern the format and other contents of this data. I've tried googling around but I just can't come up with the right description of my task to find anything useful. Where do I start?
posted by authenticgeek at 4:20 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by authenticgeek at 4:20 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me find an abortion documentary.
Inspired by this question, I'm trying to find a documentary on abortion I saw in university that is somewhat similar to The Abortion Diaries. [more inside]
posted by chrominance at 3:59 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by chrominance at 3:59 PM PST - 4 comments
Identify this mix of chemicals
Attention chemists: I am seeking to identify a product that contains a list of ingredients that strikes me as fairly odd. [more inside]
posted by sindark at 3:49 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by sindark at 3:49 PM PST - 15 comments
Woz? More like Was, am I rite?!
What's the appeal of Steve Wozniak? [more inside]
posted by basicchannel at 3:44 PM PST - 93 comments
posted by basicchannel at 3:44 PM PST - 93 comments
Use only as directed.
Making text a specific number of NTSC scanlines high in Final Cut Pro 5.1. [more inside]
Mates per human?
I'm trying to track down a graph I once saw in a book - pretty sure it was an evolutionary psychology book - that compared the ratio of number of mates/sexual partners with either brain or body size among primates. Humans fell somewhere in the middle, at about 2.5 mates each (i.e. an argument about how "natural" monogamy is to our species.) Any ideas?
What’s on the pole?
Can anyone identify the device on this pole? [more inside]
posted by Tenuki at 2:43 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Tenuki at 2:43 PM PST - 18 comments
Religion in American politics -marketing?
To what extent do political organisations in the US use religious issues to manipulate the electorate? Ideas for political research -US perspective please! [more inside]
Is there any way to update the same field in multiple accounts at the same time?
Active Directory filter>> Is there any way to update the same field in multiple accounts at the same time?
What can I do to restore audio in Flash after using Rythmbox?
Linux audio: I don't get any audio in flash videos (i.e. Youtube) after listening to FLAC's and MP3's in Rythmbox (even after I close the program) until I reboot. Am I supposed to "free" the audio codecs after using them in one software? Linux Ubuntu 6.06, Mozilla Firefox, codecs installed by Automatix. Yes, am a newbie.
How do I decrease apprarent essay length?
What are the most subtle ways to decrease the apparent length of my Word document? [more inside]
cold compact disc
Will a CD suffer any ill effects from being in a refrigerator for 24 hours?
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 1:41 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 1:41 PM PST - 9 comments
Bourgeois Malaise vs Divorce: You Decide!
Should I get divorced? Me 30, Her 33. No kids, joint income ~160K, a house together, have been together for 8 years and a good sex life. The problem? I don't love her. *Weep* [more inside]
Looking for advice on upgrade from AGP 6600GT
I am trying to figure out what are my options for a AGP video card to upgrade from XFX 6600GT AGP for gaming purposes.
I am a newbie at gaming and have been recently dabbling with Quake 4. I installed this card when it was considered to be one of the better cards out there. But at that time I never played anything!
So now it got me thinking what AGP card could I upgrade to for higher quality rendering, without breaking the bank. Its a AMD +3200 System with 1GB ram. Quake seems to run ok at full native resolution of the Dell 2001fpw monitor at High quality. With Ultra quality setting it starts to choke.
I know if I had a PCI-e system i would have many options. But right now I am not planning on a new box.
Looking for some advice from more experienced folks than myself.
many thanks
BoredAtWorkFilter
My job: prepress technician / production artist / deigner.
My question: Where do I go from here? [more inside]
NYC Driving School recommendations?
NYC Driving School recommendations? [more inside]
Bad RAM causes hard drive crash?
I think bad RAM crashed the hard drive in my ibook g4. How can I make sure it was bad RAM and not a more sinister problem? [more inside]
Cabo Honeymoon Help
I am planning my honeymoon for the two weeks beginning June 11th, 2007. My future wife and I are looking at Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo. We have heard that the weather can be too hot / too rainy this time of year, but I tend to think that my future in-laws and travel agent may be overreacting. Has anyone ever been to Cabo at this time of year? [more inside]
Happy Birthday to me.
What's so great about 30? [more inside]
Where can I find this photo I saw at Disneyland?
Please help me identify this small creepy photo I saw at Disneyland! [more inside]
posted by Shecky at 11:25 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Shecky at 11:25 AM PST - 9 comments
Crazy or genious, I am not sure which.
Like most Americans, my wife and I are struggling with debts. I thought of a great way to eliminate them, but my wife does not agree. What do you think? [more inside]
posted by Monkey0nCrack at 11:23 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Monkey0nCrack at 11:23 AM PST - 42 comments
She stole my name, now I get her mail
[unwantedclonefilter] Someone in my organisation got married and now has the exact same full name as me. I'm getting daily post, emails & phonecalls for her. What to do?? [more inside]
Illegal question on job application. What to do?
I'm applying for a job, and the application asks an illegal question. What do I do? [more inside]
Support through tough times
Supporting my girlfriend in her decision to have an abortion -- what do I need to do? [more inside]
My Bluetooth Dongle seems to lock up XP SP2
My Bluetooth dongle locks up XP SP2.
The device is KINAMAX BT-USB USB 2.0.
The computer is a Compaq Presario 6000.
I have tried installing useing the newest BlueSoleil drivers 2.3 and disabling the windows drivers.
Once they are installed it pairs its self with my plantronics 320 headseat but the computer will intermittently freeze up.
No error messages.
posted by govtrust at 10:45 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by govtrust at 10:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone recognize this folding rhyme scheme?
Does anyone recognize this rhyme scheme? [more inside]
Help us have a jolly old honeymoon over the pond.
HoneymoonFilter: Help two head over heels for each other Americans find the most romantic things to do in London. There's [more inside]
Cheap hotel and meat on Christmas Eve
What are the cheapest h/motels near O'Hare in Chicago? Also, what are some restaraunts--open on Christmas Eve--in the area serving red meat? [more inside]
Recovering language skills
Bye-bye baby
How long will it take for my body to return to normal after a miscarriage? How about my mind? [more inside]
Could the US be expelled from NATO...
Could the United States be expelled from NATO for refusing to abide by the Geneva Conventions?
Renting property for a cell phone tower?
How can I inform cell phone companies of my willingness to rent to them space for a cell phone tower? [more inside]
Purple Haze All In My Brain
From the age of 17 until about 30, I was doing alot of 'partying', enough binge drinking and bong tokes to have surely killed a lot of brain cells. Currently I may go out hard like once every two months. I always partied like a rockstar, and have probably 'forgotten' more wild nights than my tamer aquaintances have probably ever experienced. I am not exactly proud of this. And now, after all these years of neurological irresponsibility, I seem to be walking around in a constant cognitive haze. Some days are better than others, but for the most part, I feel like I just woke up, feeling groggy, all day long. A kind of perma-fog. All of my cognitive functions seem to be a little numbed. My question for all the neurologists out there is what is causing this post-hangover fog on my brain, will it ever go away, and what can I do to lift it away. Do I need to get a B12 injection, eat lots of fish, lay off the sauce, or am I simply going to be in this purple haze forever.....
Help identify a song from Riding Giants
Help me identify this song from Riding Giants. [more inside]
posted by zenorbital at 9:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by zenorbital at 9:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Printer Sharing between XP Home and XP Pro
Home networking: (1) Can you point me to a clear, brief guide to File and Printer sharing between an XP Home machine (directly connected to a parallel-port printer) and an XP Pro machine on the same LAN? (2) Is it possible to do Printer Sharing without File Sharing in this setup? There have been many related posts, but I haven't found one that directly addresses the Home/Pro and print-only issues. Thanks.
Problems with Firefox & OSX. Might be my cookies!
Strange behavior on Firefox / OSX. I think it might be a problem with cookies. [more inside]
posted by kdern at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by kdern at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
Why won't my Gmail load?
Gmail filter: For the past few days, my Gmail either won't load or takes an awful long time to do so. [more inside]
Switching up headset and speakers
How can I easily toggle between USB headphone speakers and desktop speakers? [more inside]
Indie Rock Tragedy Playlist
Help me finish a just started Indie Rock Tragedy playlist. I currently have "The Commander Thinks Aloud - The Long Winters" and "The President is Dead - Okkervil Radio". I am looking for consistency in theme and sound/genre.
posted by srboisvert at 8:31 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by srboisvert at 8:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Better TV antenna reception?
What is the easiest, cheapest way for me to boost my TV antenna signal? [more inside]
Selling photos
How much is a press shot for a musician worth? [more inside]
posted by dydecker at 7:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dydecker at 7:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me get to know my dad.
Help me think of questions I can ask my dad to get to know him better. [more inside]
posted by 10ch at 7:08 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by 10ch at 7:08 AM PST - 15 comments
"Never use a door when you can make one of your own."
I'm channeling my inner Kitty Pride for Halloween, but I have a slight wardrobe malfunction: my inner Kitty wears yellow boots, but I only own white. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 7:05 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 7:05 AM PST - 16 comments
Indexing an intranet for personal search?
At my company, I've despaired in convincing IT to add a search option to a long list of policy documents on the corporate intranet. Is there software that can index these policies on my own computer, to build a personal search engine? Something like Google Desktop but for an intranet?
posted by cameradv at 7:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by cameradv at 7:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Meanwhile, back in communist Hollywood
All sliced up and nowhere to go.
Does anyone know what’s within walking distance of Krankenhaus Sachsenhausen (Frankfurt)? [more inside]
DC-Baltimore commute time?
How long would my daily commute (driving or MARC) take if I lived in Takoma Park/Silver Spring and worked in Baltimore, right off of 83 at around E. Fayette St. and S. Calvert St?
Spindle hole LP problems.
How can I improve an LP Record with a tight spindle hole? [more inside]
I need some charming / funny examples of mistakes made by native Dutch or French speakers whilst learning English.
I need some charming / funny examples of mistakes made by native Dutch or French speakers whilst learning English.
Best DVD/VCR recorder
What is the best VCR/DVD recorder which will permit do the following:
1. Able to edit and delete chapter markers after recording on the DVD.
2. Excellent image quality in transferring from VHS to DVD.
3. Precise editing accuracy
How to schedule my time as a freelance writer?
I'm in an enviable position, I guess. I am a freelance writer, with a free schedule (no outside commitments), an outside office to work in, no immediate financial pressure. So what's the problem? [more inside]
posted by different at 5:06 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by different at 5:06 AM PST - 14 comments
How to find an email address from the web?
How do I find someone's email address from the web? [more inside]
It's not lecturing, it's e-lecturing
What can you tell me about adjuncting online? [more inside]
Tenant/Landlord: Shared Metering
I just found out that I'm paying for another tenant's electricity usage (and have been for the last 4 years). What now? [more inside]
Building a single-family outside of code
What are the consequences of building a single-family residence outside of code? [more inside]
What's the font on a Monopoly board?
Where to eat in Seattle?
Where to eat in Seattle? [more inside]
Baby sometimes booze just ain't enough
I'm turning 21 soon and would like to have some kind of event that people will enjoy. Thing is, I don't really have many friends, and wouldn't want a big lonely party where I don't know 90% of the guests. Help me prevent a boring disaster of a shindig. [more inside]
October 2
Why do dogs lick your face when you whisper into their ears?
Why do dogs lick your face when you whisper (usually gibberish) into their ears?
How to use a bike to power appliances
I'd like to use my bike to power simple household items, such as our hand-cranked coffee grinder or the electric chargers for my cell phone and laptop. I'm thinking of this as a home-build project which I could use with my regular road bike. Where would be a good place to find mix & match machine parts, such as gears, chains, or axles? Does such a catalog exist, or would it be necessary to go to a real machine shop and get parts made? As a kid, I was handy with Lego Technic, and I'm looking for something at about that level of difficulty (adjusted +16 years for age, of course). 80-20 and a simple training stand would do part of the job, but I'd still need gears and axles.
posted by migurski at 11:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by migurski at 11:17 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I convert XML into XSPF?
How do I convert XML files into XSPF? [more inside]
Grey flakes in my humidifier?
What are these grey/black flakes coming out of my humidifier? [more inside]
posted by anonymoose at 10:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by anonymoose at 10:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Istanbul boutique hotels
I'm popping over for five days to Istanbul at the end of this month with the missus - any hotelage recommendations? [more inside]
Cheap, decent hotel in north San Diego?
I'm new to north county San Diego, and have family coming to visit soon. Can anybody give me recommendations for a cheap - but not scary - hotel/motel? I haven't had any luck so far.
posted by moira at 9:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by moira at 9:56 PM PST - 4 comments
Properly enabling USB 2.0 via a Thinkpad docking station?
Help! Stuck with USB 1.1 on a Thinkpad T40 when connected to an IBM Mini Dock. [more inside]
Don't stop! Belieeeeeving!
What are the best incredibly cheesy yet persistently feel-good, over-the-top possibly-80's songs you can give me? [more inside]
Looking for piano-driven music
Can you recommend to me some good piano-driven music? [more inside]
Suggestions for photofinishing in Vancouver?
Best place to get prints made from digital sources in Vancouver? [more inside]
Where'd the line breaks go?
CSSFilter: In my Wordpress theme, enclosing text in <blockquote> tags gets rid of all the line breaks. I don't want to go back and put <br /> tags all over the place; what can I change in the CSS to make it so that, when I hit return a couple of times, it shows up as a blank line when I publish my posts?
posted by danb at 7:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by danb at 7:32 PM PST - 8 comments
What stores are ranked directly below Wal-Mart?
In this NYT article, it says "...Wal-Mart's $312 billion in sales last year exceeded the sales of the next five biggest retailers combined." How can I find out who those five big retailers are and how much they made? Are these rankings based on U.S. sales, or worldwide + U.S.? Googling gives me data for 2004, but I can't find anything for 2005.
posted by invisible ink at 7:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by invisible ink at 7:28 PM PST - 6 comments
MIA: My Boyfriend's GMail Account
My boyfriend's gmail account is just gone. Help! [more inside]
TrademarkFilter: Fair use of an old logo?
I'm wondering about the way that trademarks can be enforced in a very specific instance. [more inside]
Flower Girls on Video
My daughters, age 2 and 4, have been asked to be flower girls at my nephew's wedding. They're kinda shy and have no idea what to expect. I'm looking for depictions of flower girls in movies that I can rent. [more inside]
oak apples
Ok, sooo, here's a long shot.
I was looking in a couple design books tonight and I saw one with a room displayed with pillows shaped like acorns. [more inside]
What the radio?
I'm searching for a radio program that aired on NPR about nine months ago. Clues are inside. [more inside]
posted by mike_bling at 6:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mike_bling at 6:24 PM PST - 9 comments
What Is This Creepy Site Advertising?
What the heck is "the purification dot org" all about? (I'm not linking to it directly because I have a hunch it's just a particularly enigmatic viral marketing ploy.) [more inside]
Machinehead
I was at a restaurant recently and they were playing a foreign language cover of Bush's "Machinehead." The cover version was much slower but the melody was recognizable and every once in awhile the singer would say "machinehead" in english. Does anybody have any idea who this is by?
should i throw the stupid plastic/metal box which is my computers' case into the garbage
consider:
- manufacturing costs of very small and powerful memory storage and processing capabilities falling at a fast rate
- the convergence of many technologies (cellular, mobile music, cameras, internet, etc...) into devices with capabilities for each
-how when you go to a coffee shop and everyone in the whole room is on a laptop
could one infer from these premises (however truthful you find them to be) that the age of home computing is coming to an end? could one infer that desktops will fade out of use by the general public, preserved only by lonely programmers and developers that create the digital media landscape we consume?
posted by localhuman at 5:22 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by localhuman at 5:22 PM PST - 19 comments
Just keeping up with traffic....
Marin County, California speeding ticket. How much will it cost? [more inside]
posted by aberrant at 5:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by aberrant at 5:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Keep your fruity aromas. I want the basics!
Please help me suss out this whole "wine" business and figure out what I actually like. [more inside]
posted by theantikitty at 4:50 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by theantikitty at 4:50 PM PST - 25 comments
Help me find the best RAM possible for my Macbook
Help me find the best RAM possible for my Macbook. [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 4:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by JPowers at 4:48 PM PST - 12 comments
Getting out of my apt and rent?
Landlord fun: am I completely screwed? [more inside]
Motherboard Slot Extention?
Modder question: I am looking to build a very thin case-mod and wonder/cant find if a MB (PCI/Graphics/RAM) slot extention cable exists? [more inside]
Can I move iLife extras to a network drive?
I would like my iLife applications to have their libraries and assorted bumf (ie iDVD themes and Garageband loops) on my networked drive, clearing up space on my powerbook. I recently read about an application that did this but two days of googl'n later I'm stuck. Anyone? [more inside]
Know Any Married Bloggers?
I'm looking for examples of well-known bloggers who are married and each has a blog (like Heather from Dooce and her husband Jon with Blurbomat) or for a blogger who seems to share a great deal about her/his marriage with their spouse's knowledge and apparent blessing. Any ideas? Thanks.
Need greek font
I'm looking for a font that contains greek letters but they have to be thick looking like a college/university font. Oh, and it has to be freely available for download. Anyone have any ideas? [more inside]
How does a guy who doesn't do coke test positive several times?
I have a friend is currently getting railroaded out of the Army for cocaine use. He tested hot at least twice (just above whatever measure they use). Problem is, he's never used cocaine. Yes, I believe him. [more inside]
I want to sharpen the edges of my snowboard
Tuning my snowboard:
I just got a Burton File Guide Kit to tune the edges of my snowboard. I am pretty sure i understand it; but just in case, does anyone know where to find directions for installing the files into the handpeice?
Monkland Daycare and Kindergarten
Montreal Filter: Daycares and kindergarten in the Monkland area? [more inside]
posted by furtive at 3:29 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by furtive at 3:29 PM PST - 1 comment
DWH: Driving while human?
Have there been any reputable, peer-reviewed-type studies of driving skill that break it down by age, race, gender, experience, etc.? [more inside]
posted by obliquicity at 3:29 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by obliquicity at 3:29 PM PST - 12 comments
Database for a small merchant
Help, business owners! I run a mail order business -- about 3-5 orders a day, with about 15 items in stock. For years I have used an Excel spreadsheet to keep track of orders. Is there a better way? [more inside]
japanesing is hard
Are there any JLPT prep books that are filled with short, interesting stories that make extensive use of the kanji/grammar for whatever level you are studying? [more inside]
Why can't we just ignore Cable News?
On a typical day this year, Fox's audience is 845,000 while CNN's is 466,000.^
As a proportion of the US population (c. 300,000,000^), this is less than 1/300, or 0.28% (Fox) or less than 1/600, or 0.16% (CNN).
How come they wield so much influence?
posted by dash_slot- at 3:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dash_slot- at 3:07 PM PST - 14 comments
A panoramic polaroid camera?
I'm wondering if there exists a camera which offers a polaroid-like process but in a letterbox format, instead of the traditional portrait polaroid shape.
So, a sort of panoramic polaroid camera.
Anyone heard of such a thing?
Mac OS X only knows English
Mac OS X 10.4 has a wonderful little feature associated with Dictionary.app : if press crtl + apple + D, it gives you the definition of the word under the cursor. Clearly this is only of limited use to a native english speaker, but I can imagine it being very helpful to non-native speakers, and I've very much love to have dictionaries in other languages (firsly French). However, it appears Apple never bothered to make any. Any idea what the file format is? Or how to make your own dictionary? [more inside]
USB Headset with distorted audio
I just bought a USB Headset, but the audio through the earpiece is majorly distorted. Ive tried plugging it into my iBook and Laptop and it sounds fine. Whats my Desktop doing differently? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge at 2:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by lemonfridge at 2:42 PM PST - 6 comments
in search of solar radio
I need to buy a solar/self powered radio, something like this, in San Francisco today. I could also go down the peninsula if need be. Anyone know where I could get one of these in the city?
Installing a Water Heater - what about the water pressure?
What does the water pressure coming into your house have to do with installing a water heater? [more inside]
Why won't my wireless connection allow me to reach the internet?
My laptop gets an IP address from the Lynksys wireless router, but I cannot connect to the internet. (My other laptop works fine.) What can I do to correct this? [more inside]
posted by JohnnyGunn at 2:31 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by JohnnyGunn at 2:31 PM PST - 19 comments
Garage Studio or Pro Studio?
Garage Studio or Pro Studio? [more inside]
Blank Composition books? No rules at all!
Where can I find completely blank marble cover composition books online, or in the Chicagoland area? [more inside]
Family Cirucs
I'm looking for a family circus cartoon from the 80s. [more inside]
Point me at a quick&dirty company directory app
Can someone suggest a lightweight app (preferably *AMP platform) for user-editable profiles and photos? [more inside]
Calling all friends of London bookshops and similar.
Author seeks London venue for Neutral Milk Hotel reading in November. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Scram at 12:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Scram at 12:47 PM PST - 18 comments
Ethereal female vocalist from the mid-1980's.
Can't remember the name of a female vocalist, mid-1980's, ethereal quality to her voice, jazz - torch song kinda style. I think she had a one-word name and sharp, almost Egyptian features, light chocolate skin. Beautiful intonation but I can remember no words.
posted by dragonsi55 at 12:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dragonsi55 at 12:43 PM PST - 7 comments
Tuxedo shopping in San Francisco
Where can I buy a nice tuxedo in San Francisco, and how much should I expect to pay?
Is there any universal remote control out there with add/delete channel buttons?
Is there any universal remote control out there with add/delete channel buttons? [more inside]
Where to find stroke order for kana?
I'm looking for an easily printable list of all hiragana and katakana with stroke order. It's preferable not to have any roumaji but I'll take them off if need be.
Thanks!
y!m opening links in explorer.exe not iexplorer.exe
My Yahoo Messenger has started trying to open hyperlinks in Explorer(filesystem) instead of Internet Explorer/Firefox and I can't figure out how to flip it back.
Getting OEM Windows to work with VMWare Server
Can I force an OEM copy of windows to install in VMWare server on top of linux on the PC the OEM windows copy came with? Failing that, is there a legal way to install a "normal" copy of XP pro (since I have a license? [more inside]
posted by gte910h at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gte910h at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Can you help me find my mouse in Photoshop?
OS X Photoshop weirdness - The cursor disappears when the mouse is inside the bounds of the currently open image. [more inside]
My fish is sick!
Very bizarre betta behavior: could my fish have suffered brain damage? [more inside]
Interactive Whiteboard Games?
Teacherfilter: Our school has shiny new interactive whiteboards - fantastic, but we need to figure out what to do with them. I'm looking for (educational) games, applications and any bright ideas. Think of it as a big touch-screen PC and help us make learning more fun. [more inside]
posted by grahamwell at 11:42 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by grahamwell at 11:42 AM PST - 8 comments
Help me find a freeware font for printing 'tree.com" results?
Working in Win XP, I just ran TREE.COM against a dir structure and saved the results to a file; now I'd like to print it. [more inside]
Rear Projection TV & Convergence
Is it difficult to manually adjust the convergence on a Zenith 50" rear-projection TV (without remote), and how would I go about this? [more inside]
Which bike light?
Help me pick a bicycle light [more inside]
Looking for good wedding services in DC
You helped us pick a place to get married in DC, now can you help us with some of the accompanying services? Looking for flowers, music, and pictures. Like a nicely wrapped wedding present, there is [more inside]
No money down car purchase?
A friend wants to lease a car with very little, or no, money down... [more inside]
What was that darn movie???
Can you name a movie that played during a free preview weekend (about a year ago)? [more inside]
posted by JigSawMan at 10:48 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by JigSawMan at 10:48 AM PST - 12 comments
Marketing drugs
I recall reading an article about the marketing side of prescription drugs. How the name, color, and shape of the pills are arrived at from a marketing point of view, specifically tailored to elicit response in the pill takers. Ring any bells?
Help me remember a strange children's book?
Children's book filter - When I was about five or six (call it the late 80s/early 90s), there was a children's book that we adored about a little Australian girl who vividly dreams about spending time in an Asian (Chinese/Japanese) world with a small boy about the same age. Now, at 22, I have no idea what this book was called, or who the author was. [more inside]
posted by lilithim at 10:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lilithim at 10:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Potatoes potatoes everywhere and not a one is cooked
QUICK!!! I need help baking about 50 potatoes in 1 oven!!! [more inside]
Stopping shoes from acting like sponges.
I bought some nice leather shoes a few months ago. I recently had to walk around the rainy streets of London for half an hour or so, and during this time the water soaked right up through the leather soles and into the uppers. Is this a) normal? b) preventable?
I refuse to dress at Captain Jack Sparrow again
Halloween costume ideas for someone with dreadlocks? [more inside]
posted by dead_ at 10:03 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by dead_ at 10:03 AM PST - 40 comments
Advice on deck staining & bathtub caulking
Questions about 2nd coats. 1) DECK: Just stained deck two days ago with a semi-transparent latex deck stain ("Weatherbeater" brand). Unfortunately it dried a little unevenly, showing brush marks, so there are lighter and darker patches. Can I apply a second coat, or will that peal once the rain comes? 2) TUB: re-caulked around tub yesterday. Aesthetically it might look better if I could apply another layer of caulk to smooth out edges and make a little thicker (used white silicone bathroom stuff), but will the fresh caulk adhere properly to the 24-hour cured caulk? I had to scrape the bejesus out of the gap to get the old caulk out, and I don't want to risk the new caulk job failing.
Cheapest shpiping from Germany to USA?
What's the best method for cheap, international shipping? [more inside]
posted by atomly at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by atomly at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
SW needed to track regulatory items
Recommendations for web research software please. I need to research several items a day, which arrive in email, or arise during the course of conversation, or during the course of other research. I need to track such items, record our current disposition, stance on the issue, record research underway, attach documents, links, analysis documents, slideshows, etc. [more inside]
Halloween costume ideas
I've been invited to a costume party - the theme is "come as your favorite dead TV, film or rockstar." [more inside]
Frightening flicks involving feminine fears
Frightening flicks involving feminine fears? (This is a good question for gender studies, psych, and cinema studies majors!) [more inside]
What am I owed since my landlord shut off the water?
NoWaterFilter: My landlord had to shut down the water on Saturday and only gave me a couple of hours warning. It's Monday and it's still not on. I'm in Ontario and I'm wondering what my rights are in this situation. [more inside]
Chilling out
Is turning off a car's AC before killing the engine (a) prudent, (b) baseless, or (c) once wise but now passe? [more inside]
How can I easily get info on our networked computers?
What is the best enterprise quality software & hardware inventory solution? [more inside]
posted by criticman at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by criticman at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments
From scripting to compiling... I hope
I've got a couple of ideas for useful computer applications, and having moved over to Mac, would like to develop them for OS X. However, I'm completely unfamiliar with developing stand alone programs (I pretty much only work in PHP, though occasionally Perl and have grazed Ruby and Python).
Where would I start to learn how to create my own complied apps? C? C++? Any book or artcle repositories you all would suggest?
Is my ipod pushing up the daisies?
My ancient ipod no longer responds... is it dead? [more inside]
posted by handee at 6:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by handee at 6:58 AM PST - 6 comments
ipod/itunes troubleshooting question
I upgraded to itunes 7.0, not noticing all the negative reviews, and now everything is all screwed up. [more inside]
Is the car dealer talking out of his hat?
So I finally bought my first car (not counting the 20 year old brown volvo I part owned for 3 months in Canada). During the 'chat' with the finance person at the dealership he was adamant about two things that puzzled me [more inside]
Ramage, Killigrew, Sheridan, Drinkwater, Hervey...?
I've read Flashman and Aubrey-Maturin, now I'm a few books away from finishing Sharpe. Who's next? [more inside]
Books on Native Americans
Looking for advice on some good books about Native American Indians. [more inside]
posted by heylight at 5:44 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by heylight at 5:44 AM PST - 13 comments
Best Latin Music?
What are some of the best Latin bands, past and present? [more inside]
Which car stereo + ipod adapter best integrates an ipod?
Which car stereo model + ipod adapter best integrates an ipod? Or should i just keep it simple and go for a car stereo w/a front aux input? [more inside]
posted by purplestarz at 4:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by purplestarz at 4:24 AM PST - 8 comments
Where does one look for available apartments in London?
Where should I look to find flats available to let in London? [more inside]
posted by Human Flesh at 3:37 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Human Flesh at 3:37 AM PST - 15 comments
Am I being fair?
Is this long distance relationship fair to her? [more inside]
posted by coreb at 12:03 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by coreb at 12:03 AM PST - 29 comments
October 1
Hard drives and the ghosting of
I want to buy a new computer but don't want to reinstall everything from my old one: how far can ghosting hard drives take me? [more inside]
posted by Silentgoldfish at 11:55 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Silentgoldfish at 11:55 PM PST - 13 comments
Music to wear berets by.
Help me find Beat music. I've got my beret and black turtleneck, now I just need tunes. [more inside]
Linux boot from USB HD?
LinuxN00bFilter: Linux and/or dual boot from external USB HD (not pen/flash drive, but a real hard drive) -- how? [more inside]
posted by treepour at 11:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by treepour at 11:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Best non-taxi shuttle or car service from San Francisco (city) to OAK (Oakland Airport)?
Best non-taxi shuttle or car service from San Francisco (city) to OAK (Oakland Airport)? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones at 11:10 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Señor Pantalones at 11:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Disappearing libarry books!
Dear artists/collagers/librarians, I have a two-part question, and the first part is a doozy: I'm looking for a specific book of copyright-free clip art/etchings & I don't know the title. The second part: recommend your favorite books of copyright-free etchings! [more inside]
posted by soviet sleepover at 11:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by soviet sleepover at 11:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Nagging Pee Wee question
At the start of Pee Wee's Big Adventure, when the titular character wakes in his bedroom, a portable record player automatically starts to play an old children's record. What is that record? [more inside]
Help me turn green with goodness!
How can I live a more green/ethical/eco-friendly/sustainable life? [more inside]
Help an AJAX newbie!
Help an AJAX newbie! Here's the problem: I have a table where each cell contains a single image. The order of these images does matter. I want the user to be able to drag and drop an image from one cell into another cell. All other images would then "move over" one cell. [more inside]
What kids' book has someone collecting spit in a bottle?
What children's book had one of the main characters, a boy, collect his spit in a bottle? It seems to me that at some point he tripped on the stairs and broke the bottle. I remember being utterly grossed out by this. I seem to recall it being a sort of a dramatic book, rather than light.
As a side note, there may have been a bully in the book who was obsessed with airplanes, and possibly a brother and a sister who were obsessed with kingfishers, although it's entirely possible I'm describing three separate books.
posted by Addlepated at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Addlepated at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Question websites
I am looking for sites similar to AskMeFi as I often have many questions, and cannot survive on only one per week. Can anyone help?
Mysterious Puzzle!
Light fitting appears impossible to remove! Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by pablocake at 8:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pablocake at 8:30 PM PST - 7 comments
TAL without the annoying bits. And possibly in Spanish.
Storytelling, deep news stories, themed narratives: Podcasts in this vein wanted. Think "This American Life" but not always as funny or quirky, or the longer news stories on NPR that use the lens of a smaller story-within-a-story. Artsy takes on news also welcome. In addition, which Latino podcasts (in the same general format) have caught your ear? [more inside]
Why do hospitals advertise?
What exactly are they selling? [more inside]
Rockin' the USSR
Where can I find more Soviet-era rock music? [more inside]
What happens to the Library of Congress when the asteroid hits?
What efforts are currently being made to preserve human knowledge and culture (great literature, scientific theory, et cetera) for far-future generations, or in the event of a worldwide catastrophe? [more inside]
posted by fermion at 7:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by fermion at 7:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Hiding the path to a PDF in a browser pop-up window
When I launch a PDF in a pop-up browser window, how can I hide the path to it that appears in the title bar? [more inside]
posted by rosemere at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rosemere at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
If you pick up a piece of trash and put it back where you found it, is that littering?
If you pick up a piece of trash and put it back where you found it, is that littering?
No IP assignment using WPA
Why can't my new macbook get an IP address from my D-Link router when WPA is enabled? [more inside]
How can I output unrecompressed DV from iMovie?
How can I export DV from iMovie without it being recompressed and pixelated? And no - DV stream isn't doing it. [more inside]
Envelope blues
I have an envelope that's about 10"x13". Inside, I have maybe 15 pages of college application materials. And I have $3.90 in stamps. How the hell do I know how much postage I need for this thing? Should I try to figure it out myself, or should I just take it to the post office and have them figure it out?
posted by punishinglemur at 6:00 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by punishinglemur at 6:00 PM PST - 14 comments
I want my habeas corpus
How, with our system of law, can the Military Commissions Act be repealed? [more inside]
posted by frecklefaerie at 5:53 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by frecklefaerie at 5:53 PM PST - 28 comments
My advisor will kill my thesis if I get his site blacklisted
Working on a website with an identical mirror site on the other side of the planet; how can I prevent the mirror from splitting the pagerank credit in search engines? [more inside]
posted by arruns at 5:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by arruns at 5:14 PM PST - 4 comments
They changed my password and security question.
Any ideas on how to retaliate against someone who hacked into my email account and changed my password? Or should I even bother? [more inside]
How do I need to change my workflow and FCP configuration to work with 24p DV footage?
DV / Final Cut Pro question: We just upgraded cameras to a Panasonic DVX100B, largely for the ability to shoot in 24P. However, imported footage still appears interlaced in FCP, and it's unclear to me what our new configuration should be. How will we need to change our workflow in order to edit in 24P? (More specific inside.)
On an unrelated note, we just imported a tape which appears to be corrupted. Can it be salvaged? (More details inside.) [more inside]
Sayonara, Mr.Roboto
Help me identify a sad robot movie from the 80s. [more inside]
posted by Isabeau Sahen at 4:46 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Isabeau Sahen at 4:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Finding Legacy ICQ/Prodigy IDs
How do I find old postings of mine in Prodigy and my original ICQ number? [more inside]
Student loan interest deduction
I recently found out that when filing my tax returns I can deduct interest paid on my student loans. My question is if I have to file my request for a deduction the same year I pay the interest, or can I wait a couple years to actually take the deduction? Here's the twister: I'm a dependent. Can I make interest payments now and deduct them from my taxes a few years down the road when I'm an independent. Does being a dependent bar me from currently taking a deduction? Thank you...I really appreciate any help.
Exploding wine reduction
Why did my merlot reduction explode in my face and how do I keep it from happening again? [more inside]
posted by aimless at 1:37 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by aimless at 1:37 PM PST - 16 comments
What are some cheese-free songs that mention animals, plants or other aspects of nature?
Help me create a playlist contemporary songs that mention / are about plants or animals (and aren't too sappy). [more inside]
Cross border shopping question.
Is there anywhere that explains, in understandable english, what the duties & fees are for cross-border shopping? I'd like to know what to look for when shopping in the US. [more inside]
This should not be this tough.
How do I change the Paypal price of an item I am selling on a web site? [more inside]
Time for a smoke?
How long does it take a typical person to smoke a typical UK-brand cigarette (e.g. Silk Cut or Marlboro Light) to just above the filter? [more inside]
posted by Hogshead at 12:18 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Hogshead at 12:18 PM PST - 27 comments
Condo voting rights
Condo-buying followup: scarabic now asks, "Should I be concerned about introducing a third party and potentially going from 50% voting rights to 33% voting rights?" [more inside]
Unemployed, running out of money, becoming depressed. Suggestions?
Unemployed, running out of money, becoming depressed. Suggestions? [more inside]
Help us choose our new dog!
Need help choosing a new dog! [more inside]
Ugh, cellphones, argh, grrr!
Why is it so hard to find a cheap cell phone not under contract? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 at 11:40 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by echo0720 at 11:40 AM PST - 16 comments
Apple ate my DVD player
Did an update to my iMac last night without thinking and now Apple's DVD player won't recognize my external DVD drive. [more inside]
Smooch
Hello hivemind! Does anyone know a place where you can find of traditional japanese ukiyo-e such as this only much bigger and with a bigger resolution? The idea is to have a /lot/ of fighting samurai. Thankyouverymuch you're all such lovely people. Kisses!
Is my SanDisk card borked? Help me troubleshoot.
Troubleshooting a SanDisk 2GB card, is it broken or is there another problem? [more inside]
Help me find fun games for kids with disabilities
Does anyone know of any flash games online that are very simple to control(one button style) that would be good for middleschool children with motor control disabilities? [more inside]
Emacs and OSX should play nicer
How can I make my Mac Emacs experience approximate my Linux one? [more inside]
posted by ChrisR at 8:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ChrisR at 8:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Did Steve Irwin expore WW2 sites?
Did Steve Irwin do a series of shows exporing World War 2 battle sites? [more inside]
posted by Jesco at 8:32 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Jesco at 8:32 AM PST - 8 comments
A slice of Japan in London
What Japanese style amenities can be found in London? Most especially I am on the hunt for group Karaoke booths (preferably with an 'all you can drink' policy) and supermarkets stocking exclusively Japanese produce.... What's out there?
google analytics goals
Ive just begun using google analytics with different flash-sites. Now how do i set up goals in the admin-system and have them correspond with the names i set up in the flash files? [more inside]
I have no idea what is happening around here...
Is there an outlet for intelligent news and analysis for Australian politics? [more inside]
Get [blank] after having [blank] and achieve your own personal tragedy!
Philosopher-Filter:
I lost the source to something Schopenhauer once said... [more inside]