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October 31
What is the (probably software related) job that I want called, and how can I get that job now rather than later? Obscenely lengthy explanation inside.
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posted by anonymous at 10:27 PM PST - 25 comments 
My husband recently recieved a death-threat via email from a former coworker. We want to know what we can do to track his home address, car, and other stuff, so we don't run into him.
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posted by beezy at 10:04 PM PST - 26 comments
An adolescent relative in her senior year of high school is suffering depression, and recently spoke to a psychiatrist about suicide, which resulted in her near-hospitalization. She's taken Zoloft, and done some therapy -- what now?
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posted by anonymous at 9:41 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm working on an electric recumbent bicycle using a Bike-E as the bike part. I want to hang my batteries below the seat by building two containers to hang on the sides of the Bike-E's alloy beam body. What's the best way to build the container?
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posted by diode at 9:33 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for a new TV stand. I have some guidelines as to what I'm looking for, and I'm having a hard time finding something that meets them.
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posted by phaded at 9:01 PM PST - 5 comments
So, my TV just died and I'm wondering whether a TV-tuner card in the PC isn't the way to go to replace it...
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posted by Rallon at 8:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Say your friend told you a year ago he's gay. Is it ok to pass that information along to a mutual friend, a year later, with whom he has not had direct contact? No one in this equation is afraid of gaiety.
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 8:39 PM PST - 37 comments
Another longshot hardware question, but not the wood table kind: I have an OLD Dell PowerEdge 350. I'm running OpenSUSE 10.3. I'd like to monitor system stats like processor temperature and drive status via the normal IPMI drivers. This should be possible; I can get it working on a 1650 using the drivers from Dell's linux website. It doesn't mention the 350 anywhere. Ideas?
posted by SpecialK at 8:03 PM PST - 2 comments
Strange Hardware question (not that kind of hardware): I cannot for the life of me find any information on a particular fastener used in mating the two halves of a large wooden table.
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posted by barc0001 at 7:06 PM PST - 5 comments
I need new glasses. My style sense is atrocious... how can I find out what frames are in fashion, and which of those suit my overall look?
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posted by Slap*Happy at 6:32 PM PST - 21 comments
Tattoo-filter: where can i get hold of pictures or schematics of clockwork devices with cogs and things?
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posted by robotot at 6:28 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for recommendations on blogs that ruminate obsessively over Adwords and pay-per-click strategies in general. Thank you.
posted by PoopyDoop at 5:59 PM PST - 1 comments
I live in university apartment housing with no overhead lighting in my bedroom. When I am in bed trying to study, I sometimes have difficulty reading what I am supposed to be studying due to a lack of light in the room. I wear glasses but not for reading but either way, with or without my glasses, my eyes ache while trying to read. What I think I need is more light coming from behind me instead of from the front of me, where the only light is currently coming from via my desk lamp, whose head I have angled upward and towards the wall so the light hits the wall and diffuses throughout the room to illuminate it as brightly as one 60 Watt bulb can.
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posted by lilacorlavender at 5:41 PM PST - 37 comments
I just bought a new car before getting fired two days later, and now I'm having trouble securing the loan. What do I do?
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posted by rhizome at 5:26 PM PST - 15 comments
My apartment was burglarized a week ago Saturday. They took jewelry that isn't worth much but that meant the world to me, and money. The police came and took a report but seeing as this is NYC, my case file is probably already buried. I'm not sure what to do now.
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posted by firevoice at 5:23 PM PST - 10 comments
I've recently been to Cuba and am very curious as to why the embargo continues. The cold war is over. Cuba is not a threat to the U.S. What am I missing?
posted by cookie googleman at 5:18 PM PST - 28 comments
I like Blonde Redhead's last two albums, but none of their earlier stuff, what other music should I listen to?
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posted by oxala at 5:00 PM PST - 9 comments
One of my hard drives threw a SMART error last night, but the symptoms are inconsistent with the self-diagnosis. What is the best way to do further testing?
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posted by Ziggy Zaga at 4:59 PM PST - 9 comments
I'd like to know how to more quickly add files to my iTunes Library, under Windows. I download mp3's directly into the folder "iTunes Music," which is where the "Library" is stored. But to actually add them to the Library I am presently going to "File/Add Folder to Library" and then designating the folder "iTunes Music." I can't designate a particular downloaded file, or even a subdirectory for the artist downloaded, because the directory or folder "iTunes Music" is huge and the files are often lost in there somewhere.
When I click on adding the folder "iTunes Music" to the Library, it takes forever and seems like it is adding files and looking for artwork for files in the folder that were added long ago. Is there some set of commands I should be using instead, that would simply supplement the Library with more recently added tunes, or that would add only the tunes/files from the directory that aren't already in the library?
posted by swlabr at 4:45 PM PST - 10 comments
I like to learn the many ways a smile might be interpreted in different countries and cultures. I'd also be interested in examples of the influencial power of a smile.
posted by JaySunSee at 4:24 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for recommendations for Slovakia in Wintertime. We're a group of around 10 wanting to travel 3-4 hours max from Bratislava.
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posted by letsgomendel at 4:18 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm thinking of nuking my hard drive and reinstalling Windows XP. This means iTunes, which sits on my C Drive, will obviously be wiped and reinstalled. If I do this, will I lose all the star ratings and other individual settings I have for my mp3s (which are stored on another partition that I won't be wiping)? If so, is there some file in the iTunes directory or somwhere else that I could back up and add to my new iTunes installation so I don't have to individually rate every mp3 I have all over again?
posted by Effigy2000 at 3:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Windows 2003 startup scripts. I have a little program, I want to run it on startup, my administration has helped .. a bit. I can't make it work. I've tried everything, any fresh ideas?
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posted by grahamwell at 3:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there an automated way to take a directory of Powerpoint presentations, and extract only the unique slides?
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posted by juliewhite at 3:20 PM PST - 1 comments
I am interested in hearing the experiences on applying to MBA programs in Europe (specifically to IESE, IMD, INSEAD, LBS and Oxford/Said) and [the US].
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posted by barrakuda at 3:17 PM PST - 2 comments
This looks like a good day for half forgotten book questions. The one I'm looking for featured Michael, a young magician, late teens ~ early twenties, who travels to a far away, famous city of magicians to complete his education.
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posted by Bruce H. at 3:10 PM PST - 2 comments
Recovering debt in another country - how to go about it? I'm in the UK, the guy who owes me money is in the US.
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posted by missmagenta at 2:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Interested in English language poetry (classical or modern, romantic or political), what can you recommend?
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posted by psmealey at 2:38 PM PST - 17 comments
For Halloween this year, my
costume (similar to this one) is a giant, inflatable, flesh-colored penis. Can I get in any trouble with the law for wearing it out in public? And does it make a difference whether that day is Halloween or not?
posted by Mach3avelli at 2:23 PM PST - 16 comments
Bolstering self-discipline: I'm stuck in a cycle of knowing that I need to make exercise a regular part of my life. At this point I can only go to the gym right after work during the week. I can also sneak in exercise on weekends. The problem? I cannot seem to maintain any kind of routine for more than 2 or 3 weeks.
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posted by DrGirlfriend at 2:07 PM PST - 24 comments
Will using superglue or gorilla glue to glue together the LCD screen case on a laptop computer work?
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posted by cog_nate at 1:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Does anyone know what's going on with Zenni Optical's website? I found that site from a Metafilter post a while back. I've been trying to access it for a few days now to check on my order and it's borked.
posted by ramix at 1:16 PM PST - 3 comments
In LA on business and wondering: Is the Santa Monica Halloween parade my best option? And if so where do I park? As always . . .
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posted by jeremias at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Can anyone direct me to a literary agent with connections at Wiley Publishing for consideration of a "...For Dummies" book idea?
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posted by partner at 12:42 PM PST - 1 comments
What is the "man-overboard" or "we just spotted a stick-thin and hairy Tom Hanks on a makeshift raft" scenario for very large and heavy ships, like container ships? It's not practical to stop them and it can't be done in any reasonable amount of time or distance, and I assume they don't keep a helicopter on board. Do they drop a speedboat to go and pick the guy up, which then catches up with the ship?
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posted by George_Spiggott at 12:39 PM PST - 22 comments
What are some little things I can do to help and cheer my wife up after the death of a close relative/friend of hers?
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posted by Mardigan at 12:03 PM PST - 18 comments
Will the Spotlight indexing on my Leopard update never end? It's been on blue barber pole for 12 hours now and it's dragging everything with it. What can I do?
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posted by MiguelCardoso at 11:57 AM PST - 22 comments
Early in the summer, London 2012 released a hybrid animated / live action brand video showcasing their new Wolf/Ollins logo. It has since been scrubbed from the internet -
I linked to a
YouTube posting of the video that has been taken down (along with an excellent
Save The Rave remix), and they've done a crack job of flushing it from the internet entirely. Apparently, there were
health concerns. Help me find a copy of the original I loved so much!
posted by migurski at 11:53 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I stop repeated door-to-door solicitation, inside a NYC apartment building? It wakes me up (I have to sleep during day shift) and it's really frustrating.
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posted by lorimer at 11:43 AM PST - 44 comments
I don't want to be the bitch new girlfriend, but I also am upset by traces of his ex. What to do?
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posted by anonymous at 11:25 AM PST - 72 comments
I'm using a Macbook with Tiger (10.4.10) installed and Missing Sync 5.1.2 (140) installed. When I sync my Treo 650 to iCal, my events in both places (Mac/Palm) show up in the wrong time zones, so the times are wrong. I've never been to exotic places like Havana, Montreal, or Indianapolis, so this won't work for me.
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posted by 4ster at 11:23 AM PST - 0 comments
Can anyone remember the name of a book from my childhood? Kid lit from the late 60’s/early 70’s. Book is about the Holocaust, I think. Bought the book from the Scholastic Book Club (they don’t have lists from back then). The book has a red cover with a picture of a girl with dark brown hair. Part of the story takes place on a train going to Siberia(?). Hope you can help me find this book!
posted by D Dear at 11:20 AM PST - 12 comments
MacGyver Filter. I'm hungry, sitting in my new apartment with very few kitchen implements. I have: bread, egg beaters, cinnamon, pepper, maple syrup, a fork, a salad bowl, and a toaster oven with a cookie sheet type rack. Can I make French toast?
posted by media_itoku at 10:55 AM PST - 17 comments
Apache web server is insisting that the page we are trying to access is missing, but we know it isn't so.
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posted by splice at 10:29 AM PST - 19 comments
We're expecting our second child in the next couple of weeks, and I (foolishly) stored the co-sleeper/bassinet that we used with our first in the basement for the last two years. Now it smells musty. I need as benign a solution to the odor as possible. I don't want to put a newborn in a musty bassinet to sleep, but I also don't want to use harsh chemicals on something where she'll spend several hours a night (fingers crossed). What will work best? Will one of those passive odor absorbers like an air sponge, or that German metal thingie be sufficient, or do I need to use something that I actually apply to the surface fabric?
posted by SobaFett at 10:12 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for insults from around the world, in their native tongue, English translation and phonetics. Not truly offensive, but more like the Shakespearian "I bite my at thou." The stranger/smarter/culturally varied, the better.
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posted by Davidissimo at 9:43 AM PST - 30 comments
How can I make Microsoft Word's Find-and-Replace feature work properly with regular expressions when Track Changes is on?
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posted by Partial Law at 9:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Booksearch: Content: Bob Newton / Death / Rajput Regiment / Hong Kong c1941 / Tonga Trench. Fiction, c1986(pre), Purportedly well known author & well reviewed book. What was it? Ring any bells?
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posted by DrtyBlvd at 8:45 AM PST - 8 comments
Can anyone give me a tip where to find examples of well-known cheesy Mexican TV or movie themes?
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posted by IZ at 8:45 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm on a retro gaming binge, actively hoarding games from simpler times, mainly through emulation (C64, Amiga, MAME mostly). I'm looking for a couple of good old-style digital joysticks for the perfect experience. Suggestions?
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posted by lifeless at 7:47 AM PST - 13 comments
A computer in my life has a problem with its keyboard. I'm hoping there is an obvious solution.
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posted by bluenausea at 7:41 AM PST - 5 comments
Landlord took 60 days to return security deposit (the max is 45 days), there has been no interest added to it, and she's taken a healthy chunk of money out for "repairs." This is in Chicago. Should I take her to court?
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posted by buriednexttoyou at 6:54 AM PST - 22 comments
NHS filter: I just had a horrible experience with an NHS psychiatrist consultant. Can I get a different doctor?
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posted by happyturtle at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me feed my inner Midwesterner. . . recommend a grill-your-own-steak place in the NY/Philly area?
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posted by jujube at 5:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Mac Leopard upgrade trouble: So I took your advice and got an IMac and I'm happy as a pig in shit. I even got a Leopard upgrade disc for $10 for buying at the wrong/right time. I put the disc in, click what I have to do, it closes and restarts and then...
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posted by jennydiski at 5:21 AM PST - 14 comments
What causes people, like myself and my wife, to become moody, impatient, and cranky? As much as I would like to be chipper and happy throughout the day, sometimes I am just cranky. Other times, I am in a great mood and have time for everyone. For whatever reason, I occasionally wake up on the wrong side of the bed ( With what seems like enough sleep ), and need to stay away from people. Or during the day, I am ready to attack my co-workers for no reason. Is this some type of chemical or nutritional imbalance? Am I dehydrated? Is my body just on the down swing of its adrenal cycle? Am I just a temperamental a$$hole? What can I do to remove the crankiness and be one of those annoying 'happy all the time' people? Help me find my balance.
posted by kaizen at 4:47 AM PST - 24 comments
The two of us are in Tokyo through November 8, being tourists. Are there any social opportunities for hanging out with other English-speakers (e.g. cheap organized tours, group outings for karaoke, etc.)?
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posted by cadge at 4:35 AM PST - 4 comments
I am looking for more information on ‘Paper Batteries’
in relationship to RFID. I have found plenty of information on RFID, but the term ‘Paper Battery’ does not seem to produce many fruitful results. The information I am looking for would be in relationship to the technology, production practices, workflow, or process management practices in the field of Graphic Information Technology.
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posted by B(oYo)BIES at 4:21 AM PST - 6 comments
I would like to collect examples of Ebay transactions in which the seller left critical information out of the description of an item. I am mainly interested in cases where what was left out is something one would not normally think to question. For example, you buy 300 Pokemon cards and the seller neglects to say that they are in 4 different languages. Buying on the US Ebay from a US buyer you wouldn't normally wonder if they were all in English. Basically, deception by omission.
I know this must happen a lot; anyone have succinct examples? thanks.
posted by cogneuro at 4:18 AM PST - 18 comments
TowletteFilter: Is there a specific name for the paper/cloth used in
towelettes, and where can I get a few hundred for homemade sunscreen/bug-repellant wipes?
posted by jytsai at 3:23 AM PST - 4 comments
I saw a highlight of a pro football game this past Sunday (Oct. 28th) that featured a muffed punt. The kicker made a really awkward attempt to recover the ball, but the other team got it and scored a touchdown. I don't know which teams played in this game, the channel that showed the clip, or where it originally aired. Anybody know which game this was, or even better knows of a video link to the play in question?
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posted by aerotive at 2:30 AM PST - 5 comments
October 30
I need East German film recommendations. Not films about East Germany, but films MADE in East Germany.
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posted by Etta Hollis at 9:47 PM PST - 16 comments
Can you identify
this painting (164KB, flickr) for a friend? She's had it as wallpaper for awhile but doesn't know where she got it from. It looks Picasso-esque to me but I don't think it is him, not that I've got a great knowledge of his work.
posted by 6550 at 8:51 PM PST - 27 comments
I am trying to design a banner for a public library web site. I find that all the banners I design are too retro-looking. Kind of 1950s, Alvin Lustig or Saul Bass inspired. Cute, but they don't seem to represent a forward-thinking, technology-oriented library. I am looking for examples of banners that might inspire me, and I am hoping you all might have some suggestions. Also, any elements you think I should try to include or try to avoid. This banner will be seen by tens of thousands of people, and will be the "face" of the library online. Links to examples of what you think works and why it works would be much appreciated. I had no idea that I would have such a hard time with this; I just don't seem to get 2007 design! Thanks.
posted by foxinthesnow at 8:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Law/ Lawyer Filter: I've decided on Law School, but am trying to decide which area of law to focus on once I get there.
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posted by doppleradar at 7:56 PM PST - 24 comments
I recently purchased an HDTV (Vizio VX37L 37" LCD; 768p) and an Xbox 360 (Elite); am I getting the image quality I should be getting? Specifically, there seems to be far less antialiasing going on than I'd expect; "jaggies" are obvious from across the room. The 360 is connected to the TV via HDMI, and the 360 is outputting 720p.
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posted by korpios at 7:55 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for a book for my book club to read (novel, nonfiction) that takes place during the holidays or has a holiday theme. I've thought of Holidays on Ice, A Christmas Carol (they seem obvious) but am stumped on others. The book doesn't have to totally revolve around the holidays, though. Any suggestions?
posted by printchick at 6:47 PM PST - 21 comments
How can someone who was conceived by artificial insemination get some information about her identity?
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posted by anonymous at 6:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Amongst my many other web properties, I run a small blog with pictures of pretty naked people, and I'm looking to ad some nonintrusive banners to the design. Does anyone have any experience with the various providers of such services? Which are reputable, which are not?
For context, I would use google adsense if they didn't have an issue with NSFW sites. Not looking for obnoxious popunderjavascript crapola, as this is not my main source of revenue.
posted by anonymous at 6:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran is only seeking "peaceful nuclear activities"; Presidential Candidates contend Iran is seeking nuclear weapons. Which is right? I can't trust sources from my own country (U.S.) What does a more objective (is there such a thing?) view say?
posted by pelican at 6:23 PM PST - 28 comments
Maybe you can help me figure out my incredibly interesting gmail IMAP vs Pine problem. According to gmail, the only non-label folder you want to really map to a special IMAP folder is the Drafts folder. If you are still with me ...
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posted by 31d1 at 5:31 PM PST - 3 comments
DinarFilter: I want to know how much money, in US dollars, 50,000 Serbian Dinar was......in 1946.
posted by sock it to me monkey at 5:23 PM PST - 5 comments
5 days in St. Louis, very little free time. Awesome places to eat near the convention center?
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posted by peripatew at 3:20 PM PST - 20 comments
Who's the Carver of today? That is, who do the kids in contemporary writing workshops emulate? Supposedly, in the 50's into the 60's it was Hemingway. From the 60's and 70's it was Donald Barthelme. The 80's and 90's was the reign of Carver. Has anyone taken over?
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posted by Kattullus at 2:34 PM PST - 23 comments
5-disk console CD player has eaten my disks and won't spit 'em out. How can I retrieve them, and can the machine be made to work as a manually opened/closed unit?
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posted by Scram at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
When is it (if ever) fashionable to wear a blue shirt with blue pants - particularly blue jeans?
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posted by pokermonk at 2:20 PM PST - 39 comments
In MATLAB, how do you represent moving objects not as points in 3d space but as spheres with a certain radius?
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posted by kaozity at 2:00 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm currently completing a B.A. in Psychology with the intentions of becoming a practicing therapist (mental heath, family, individual, children). Here's my question: the path to practice as a therapist diverges. I can get a Masters of Social Work in two years following my undergrad, but in order to be able to practice, I would need to get my license, which would require typically another 2 years of supervision. I could work, by at a low salary. The other path would be to following up the Undergraduate degree with a Masters in Psy and then a Ph.D. Any thoughts?
posted by bydar at 1:33 PM PST - 8 comments
My singing group sells CDs online using paypal (accepting credit cards) on our website. We also sell CDs at shows where we perform, and so far have been accepting only cash and check. We would like to accept credit cards in hopes of getting even more sales.
I'm having trouble finding/understanding the information on the paypal website. Basically, can we get peoples' credit card info (the chick chunk slider?) and manually enter the credit card info into paypal at a later time? (I don't mind doing this manually, it's 50 transactions at the most.)
We are straying away from the automatic machines because 1) we won't always have access to power and phone lines 2)we don't want to sign up with another merchant account.
Thanks for the help!
posted by cp7 at 1:29 PM PST - 15 comments
My husband and I are 29 and we have approx $750k worth of equity tied up in real estate, but we're not sure how we should plan for the future.
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posted by kyam58 at 12:52 PM PST - 17 comments
After doing a clean install of MacOS X Leopard, while leaving my previous Boot Camp partition in tact, I'm getting a blue-screen when attempting to boot directly into XP via Boot Camp...
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posted by Ekim Neems at 12:51 PM PST - 7 comments
What's My Problem Filter: I'm 32 years old, exteremely high sex drive, interesting, pessimistic, very bright, very funny, dead average in attractiveness, creative, not an alcoholic, poor, neither succesful nor unsuccesful financially (no debts, no assets). And I'm consistently and permanently single, despite my, say, 18 year desire for a permanent relationship with a woman. (long explananation to follow)
What's my $%^&$%^& problem.
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posted by anonymous at 12:47 PM PST - 59 comments
Looking for a good male monologue, about two minutes in length and preferably in the public domain...
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posted by sbuffy at 11:59 AM PST - 17 comments
Home Network Question: Help me choose the right router and network configuration for my needs.
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posted by me3dia at 11:39 AM PST - 12 comments
What should I do for my technology-related Master's final project?
-How can I better brainstorm my own ideas?
-Do you have a dream app you want me to implement?
-Are there areas or problems that you feel are underserved by technology?
I have a few ideas that I'm kinda excited about, but none that's pure gold. My
program is pretty technical, but has close ties with econ, sociology, law, et others. Pretty loose
requirements. Hive minds are of interest to me, so I thought this would be a cool place to hear people's suggestions.
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posted by k7lim at 11:32 AM PST - 3 comments
How much does the spine of a book cover affect sales? My partner has just had a book published, but the publishers put an earlier draft cover design on by mistake. The main difference is on the spine, where the title is slightly wrong and the text placement is different making the title unreadable by anyone browsing the shelves.
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posted by quarsan at 11:06 AM PST - 31 comments
Whenever I think of a person out of the past (I'm 67, and have an excellent recall of schoolmates and even casual acquaintances from the distant past) a mental thumbnail photograph of that person always pops into my thoughts. Accurate in every way. I find almost no names in memory without full face photographs, probably thousands of them. My question, is this a rare ability or is it common?
posted by fkeese at 11:05 AM PST - 9 comments
I need to change the name of a font that is embedded in the font itself. Any suggestions for free or cheap, basic font editing software? I don't need something over the top like Fontographer, just something with the ability to change the name.
posted by frijole at 10:58 AM PST - 3 comments
I would like to learn about Sikhism. Recommend a good introductory text on the history and tenets of the faith please. Also, what's the best English translation of the Shri Guru Granth Sahib?
posted by Lentrohamsanin at 10:56 AM PST - 3 comments
I was using a combined domain and hosting deal, but the company went under and the domain was registered in their name, how do I get it back?
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posted by stackhaus23 at 10:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Roadtrip to the regional kickball championships in milwuakee, need to make a mix cd of course! I need some songs about kicking or even just some good classic pump up songs
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posted by BSummers at 10:15 AM PST - 21 comments
Looking to propose while in Palm Springs this Thanksgiving. Any good romantic restaurants or locations that can be recommended?... We'll be spending the night at Sea Mountain Inn and I want to make this as special as possible...all ideas welcome...thanks
posted by matthelm at 10:08 AM PST - 9 comments
I need a prepaid US cellphone for use in Western Pennsylvania that I can use to get online perhaps via bluetooth. Any recommendations? Thanks.
posted by libertaduno at 8:45 AM PST - 1 comments
I want to create an online forum to discuss literally all topics. I'll be recruiting well-rounded people who can discuss lots of different sorts of issues in depth. The problem is: what software to use?
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posted by jimmyjimjim at 8:04 AM PST - 14 comments
What was the final song on the most recent episode of Weeds? It played during the end credits.
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posted by zoomorphic at 7:56 AM PST - 8 comments
GayFilter: What interesting details and rites can be changed about a gay wedding and reception to make it more distinct?
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posted by greekphilosophy at 7:45 AM PST - 22 comments
I am trying to figure out what to do with some money and I have often seen useful suggestions on MeFi, so I thought I'd ask.
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posted by bernsno at 7:09 AM PST - 21 comments
What's a good word for 'a spatially or geographically incongruous person/event/object', as an analogue to anachronism, which is 'temporally incongruous'? (New words okay)
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posted by onalark at 7:05 AM PST - 19 comments
What can I spray on flea market/thrift store furniture to make sure I kill potential bedbugs at all life phases?
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posted by annabellee at 7:02 AM PST - 12 comments
Should I install Ubuntu on my PS3? Is it worth the hassle of backing up all the files/savegames/demos on my PS3?
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posted by Grither at 6:53 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for sources of weather data (current conditions, forecasts) that are in text formats so that I can turn them into a Twitter weather bot. What I have in mind is either existing ASCII products (METAR, AVN MOS) or derivatives of image products that (e.g. a compact text encoding of a radar map through some kind of image analysis). Ideas welcomed.
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posted by edwardvielmetti at 5:59 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I deal with and best help a good friend of mine who is having very serious mental health problems? Oh, and we live on opposite coasts.
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posted by hazyspring at 5:46 AM PST - 15 comments
Bicycle was locked outside (it's against the rules to bring it inside the apartment where I live). It rained, and the bicycle wasn't used for some time, and now the lock won't budge (it rusted, I think): key goes in, but doesn't turn.
I tried WD-40 but it didn't work. Before I cut through the lock, are there any other solutions I could try?
posted by sailoreagle at 4:50 AM PST - 21 comments
Cannot install/update Broadcom 57xx Ethernet driver on Optiplex 740 - now I have no access to the internet or the rest of my network!
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posted by monkeyforest at 4:46 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm a student looking to earn a bit of money on the internet.
I feel that i have enough spare time and that i could use it productively.
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posted by freddymetz at 3:27 AM PST - 20 comments
When movies taken with a digital camera have been transferred to iPhoto, how to get one out to one's iPod to show around?
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posted by keijo at 1:47 AM PST - 3 comments
In No Limit Texas Hold 'Em Poker, when a player goes "all in" and you "call" them (but you still have extra chips) do you have to show your cards?
posted by yankeh at 12:51 AM PST - 23 comments
October 29
Where can I find the a photo of the Delorean from Back to the Future streaking off leaving a trail of flames behind it (and preferably with Dr. Emmett Brown standing behind looking dumbfounded)?
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posted by PWA_BadBoy at 11:55 PM PST - 11 comments
HalloweenCostumeFilter: My band has a gig on Halloween in the East Village of NYC. Can you help me complete my costume? I can't use my hands, because of the instrument I play. I usually wear a black suit, bowtie, and bowler hat, and I am looking for minimal detail that can be added to make a quickly and commonly identified costume.
Last year I wore some
terminator makeup on my head and that was enough. Any recommendations?
posted by billtron at 10:00 PM PST - 19 comments
In the 1950s, what small game might a young boy in rural Louisiana be able to fatally or severely injure with a bb gun?
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posted by typewriter at 9:27 PM PST - 25 comments
So I love my blackberry pearl 8100 but I've had it with all of RIM's bluetooth crippling and limitations. I want a phone the exact same size with a great keyboard that does email, bluetooth and works with T-Mobile. Ring it up MeFites.
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posted by rileyray3000 at 8:13 PM PST - 14 comments
Why have I recently developed an aversion to having my neck and shoulders touched?
It feels like it's going to hurt a lot when any of my family goes to even touch my shoulders or neck, even though it doesn't actually hurt at all. There is no actual different sensation than you'd normally expect, but I can no longer bear to be touched on my shoulders or neck without exerting a great deal of willpower.
I can't help wincing as they go to touch my neck and shoulders, despite my own wishes. It's a bit easier, but not much easier, once the touching has actually started.
This upsets my family, and me too, since we're a loving family.
Even though the sensations are normal skin sensations, the only way to describe what I feel in my neck and shoulders when touched is "pain that isn't painful".
posted by anonymous at 7:49 PM PST - 13 comments
Does any store in Toronto stock Kate Spade eyeglass frames? I'm looking for
this, or
this, if possible, but I'd like the chance to browse for anything similar.
posted by maudlin at 7:29 PM PST - 5 comments
I am dressing up as a sexy sheriff to role play with my husband and I would like to get suggestions on what naughty things to say as a sheriff or something a sheriff would say to someone he pulled over for speeding?
posted by turkishLola at 6:54 PM PST - 26 comments
SurrealTelevisionAdFilter: Did my friend really see an ad in which a family reacts in abject terror when the cartoon sun character on the juice bottle comes to life at their breakfast table?
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posted by night kitchen at 5:19 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for a carry-on bag (one that
really follows U.S. airline compliance with max 22x14x9 dimensions) that not only has a built-in garment bag but can hold maybe a ream of paper along with usual toiletries and light clothes for a weekend business trip. This will be a gift.
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posted by Ky at 3:42 PM PST - 9 comments
How does one go about re-assigning the functions of the "soft" buttons on a Nokia (Symbian, S60) phone?
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posted by Oktober at 3:03 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a method that exists for defining corner radius on a drawn box in Illustrator which scales proportionality based on a logarithmic scale that is directly related to the size of the box.
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posted by tmgstudio at 2:58 PM PST - 4 comments
I have a jpg file. What is the best way to find any instances of this file posted anywhere on the web. This is pretty much a dupe of
this AskMe from 2004 but i was hoping technology might have advanced enough to provide a new answer.
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posted by mrgoldenbrown at 2:58 PM PST - 12 comments
What essays, papers, or declarations were written in English and have changed the world.... and are short enough to memorize?
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posted by salvia at 2:17 PM PST - 41 comments
Cousin and spouse in NYC, we're in Toronto. We'd like to meet halfway to go snowboarding in January. I only know the Quebec ski hills so any suggestions would be much appreciated. Hotels, condos and cottages are all equally acceptable.
posted by Umhlangan at 1:18 PM PST - 5 comments
I need recommendations for beginner-level electronic kits and projects; audio-related kits and projects preferred.
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posted by lekvar at 1:12 PM PST - 19 comments
does anyone happen to know the chords to engine heart by mirah? i think they are played on a ukelele. thank you!
posted by KaeporaGaebora at 12:21 PM PST - 4 comments
I remember reading a blog post recently (probably 2 weeks ago, a month at the most) where the author said allowing torture is a bad idea because most people are personally opposed to torturing and would be unwilling to participate, so the only people willing to do the torturing are sadists who get pleasure out of torturing people. Therefore, you get a lot of punitive sadistic torture of little actual strategic value. Anyone remember reading this recently?
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posted by davidstandaford at 11:54 AM PST - 12 comments
What's the best tool (besides an espresso maker) to generate some nice, foamy milk for cafe au laits?
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posted by mrhaydel at 11:50 AM PST - 21 comments
My friend mentioned a free table-top RPG that was available as a pdf on the web. All the players were gods, and with a point system, would create a fantasy world together. There would be a series of turns, symbolizing epochs or ages of the world. I don't know the name or the authors. Anyone hear of it?
posted by Snyder at 11:35 AM PST - 10 comments
Just saw Eastern Promises. Kirill was sporting an interesting looking watch. It often happens that some item of clothing, a watch, a doily, or slipcover catches my eye in a movie, and then I spend way too long trying to track it down online. What websites do y'all rely on to answer these and other harrowing questions more expeditiously? Many thanks in advance.
posted by subajestad at 11:28 AM PST - 9 comments
When using an external hard-drive with a Mac, is a speed advantage gained by using a drive formatted with HFS+ (over FAT32/etc.)? And while I'm asking...
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posted by wavejumper at 11:13 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm trying to research the origin of the term "touchpoint" as it's used in this 2003 McKinsey quote:
"Brands are delivered at touchpoints, which for a hotel include reservations, check-in and checkout, frequent-stay programs, room service, business services, exercise facilities, laundry service, restaurants, and bars."
Today this term is widely used in the industry to describe the ways in which a customer comes into contact with a business, but I can't pin down exactly who coined it or how early it came to be used in this way...
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posted by Jeff Howard at 10:56 AM PST - 4 comments
About to start travelling to Port Vila, Vanuatu on business. What do I need to know?
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posted by szechuan at 10:50 AM PST - 6 comments
Vista blue-screen-of-death. Vista Ultimate + Dell Vostro + Skype + Jabra BT800 = BSoD
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posted by wile e at 10:31 AM PST - 7 comments
How to wipe a dead hard drive? After backing up my data to a recently purchased external drive, it promptly failed (and produced a horrible, burning electronics odor). As I'm still within the 14 day return policy, I shouldn't have any trouble returning it. However: I want to wipe all of my personal data from the drive first. How to do that with a drive that won't mount?
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posted by aladfar at 10:28 AM PST - 16 comments
Road trip stops from Boston to Stowe, VT this coming weekend Nov 2,3,4. More details inside...
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posted by UMDirector at 10:03 AM PST - 9 comments
Why do I have so many problems seeing the images on this image site at home..
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posted by eas98 at 9:23 AM PST - 4 comments
MS Excel Problem: CAN ANYONE PLEASE HELP?
I am a very average PC user having unable to open spreadsheets. I borrowed a copy of MS Office Professional from a friend, but it did not install Excel properly. I no longer have access to those installation CDs. Whenever I try to open a spreadsheet, it prompts me for the CD's. So I bought Excel 97, installed it fine, but still when I try o open a spreadsheet it automatically tries to open it with the XP Professional version... How so I get around this to just use the Excel 97 version now on my computer??
posted by writingjulie at 9:04 AM PST - 9 comments
I used straight, undiluted Grapefruit Seed Extract under my tongue and now I have sublingual inflammation and a burning sensation on the tip of my tongue like I've sipped tea that is too hot.
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posted by pranalaxmi at 9:04 AM PST - 10 comments
What happens to the energy that is lost from rechargeable batteries when they self discharge?
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posted by smithygreg at 8:37 AM PST - 5 comments
In the UK, what percentage of material that you're supposed to put in the orange recycling bags actually ends up getting recycled? I've read stories that one of the reasons for separating out tins/certain plastics/paper is because regulations about exporting these to other countries for dumping are more lax. I've not been able to find any hard numbers, are there any statistics (probably per-material) available?
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posted by fvw at 8:34 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there a weekly email list available on the tubes for new DVD releases; something as good as the AMG New Releases list?
posted by Brocktoon at 8:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Can you recommend a summer cabin in VT or NH for next July that could accomodate four adults and their five kids?
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posted by sacre_bleu at 7:51 AM PST - 3 comments
Why can't I access www.fireflyfans.net from my home PC? I just get a 'Internet Explorer (7) cannot display the webpage'. I can get it at work, so I know it's still there, just not at home. I'm on Virgin (ex-NTL) cable (going through a router), and I can get everywhere except this one site. And I *love* Firefly, dammit!
posted by timpollard at 7:35 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the best way to transfer files from a Tiger MacBook to a Leopard MacBook Pro?
I'm looking for easy, straightforward with minimal or no need to buy a peripheral (like a backup drive) or extra software I don't need for other than this project. I'm just looking for file transfer advice, not cloning or transferring software.
I've found
this advice online, but don't know how current or useful it is. I've also read about Migration Assistant but don't know if it's my best option or not...and what type of cable would I need?
Thanks in advance for your help!
posted by tamjl at 7:26 AM PST - 11 comments
Are pound-me-into-the-floor, leave-me-sore-for-days weight workouts superior to moderate sessions for building muscle?
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posted by Gordion Knott at 3:52 AM PST - 9 comments
Approximately how many people are in prison and/or dead (or not) because of the drug war?
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posted by Riki tiki at 3:13 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there a way I can only use the user dictionary in MS Word, without using the built-in dictionary? In other words, let's say I have three words in a user dictionary: "cat", "mouse", and "fish". I want MS Word to underline every word that I type, other than "cat", "mouse", or "fish". Solutions involving other software or scripts are welcome, as long as they are free and aren't too complicated.
posted by strangeguitars at 2:45 AM PST - 9 comments
1980s-90s movie: An alien spacecraft had to upload the galaxy's map into the 90% of a kid's brain that was unused.
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posted by theiconoclast31 at 1:52 AM PST - 6 comments
My inner stupidity surfaced and I got a "Minor In Possession" this weekend in Santa Barbara, CA. I just realized this is a misdemeanor. This is causing me considerable distress, and I have some questions.
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posted by Defenestrator at 1:07 AM PST - 21 comments
So I want to be battered with noise and I could use some recommendations. I have
Metal Machine Music and like it, but would be all for something more...melodic? I'm pretty sure I need some John Zorn and Mike Patton in the collection, but which albums?
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posted by StopMakingSense at 12:56 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me to set my expectations as to the quality of professional framing I received on a vintage poster.
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posted by quadog at 12:28 AM PST - 7 comments
October 28
How do I get past the trust issues brought about from an abrupt, unexplained end to a close friendship of three and a half years?
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posted by WCityMike at 11:05 PM PST - 35 comments
FashionFilter: Help me find/understand the clothes I'm inexplicably being drawn toward.
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posted by Phyltre at 10:03 PM PST - 21 comments
I have a very foreign-sounding name. Should I mention I'm a US citizen on my resume?
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posted by pravit at 9:05 PM PST - 34 comments
My employer does not provide vision insurance -and I wear glasses for nearsightedness. The way I see it, I have three options -
1) Use the Lenscrafters coupons in the Sunday paper,
2) Use my AAA member card for a discount at Lenscrafters,
3) Use the measly 20% vision discount I have available as a member of BlueShield, or
4) Sign up for independent vision coverage through a plan like
VSP. Is anyone else in a similar boat? What do you use? What do you recommend
and advise against using?
posted by invisible ink at 8:53 PM PST - 22 comments
Can someone who knows about Ontario real estate listing agreements help a homebuying n00b?
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posted by liquado at 6:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Can someone please point me in the right direction to find practice test papers for Financial Accounting? (Balance Sheets, Income Statements, Statements of Returns on Equity, Cash Flow Statements, Depreciation, Ratios, etc. etc.)
Assorted business schools worries inside.
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posted by Zé Pequeno at 5:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Early-to-Mid 90's commercial: girl in bar slips guy a piece of paper not with her phone number, but with her email address.
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posted by Venadium at 4:03 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I get started with cyclocross? I've been a spectator at a cyclocross race and I'm looking at picking up a low-end cyclocross bike, but what's the best way to get started doing it? How do you practice the odd obstacles and challenges found in courses?
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posted by mathowie at 2:13 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for info. on two Arabic films - one Egyptian and one Tunisian (I think), which I saw at a summer language program.
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posted by anonymous78 at 2:04 PM PST - 2 comments
Moving to London from Northern California in early January. I have a fairly substantial (100+ bottles) wine collection that I'd really like to take with me. Is there any way to do this without getting screwed on customs duty?
posted by cubedweller at 1:49 PM PST - 10 comments
Two questions about Christmas in Paris, France. First, will the Metro and - crucially - the RER line be open on Christmas Day? Secondly, can anyone suggest great things to do that will definitely be open in Paris on Christmas Eve?
posted by skylar at 12:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Cursing bad luck: One of the preamp tubes in my Peavey Classic 30 seemed to peter out during practice yesterday. Two hours before my first concert of the year. An awesome friend came in in the clutch, but now I'm puzzled as to what to do. (and have another show on Thursday)
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posted by tmcw at 12:15 PM PST - 13 comments
Can St. Louis hold a candle to Chicago? I love Chicago. Half my family is from there, I went to school there; it's one of the few places in the world I've been to that felt like 'home' in my heart. I don't currently live there--I moved away for a job after school--but am trying to get back.
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posted by jkl345 at 12:09 PM PST - 31 comments
Visiting a website forces firefox to try to make several HTTPS connections to websites in my bookmarks.
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posted by anonymous at 11:56 AM PST - 8 comments
I am going to Costa Rica in November for one week. What are the advantages of renting a car vs. using public transportation?
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posted by zach4000 at 11:47 AM PST - 10 comments
If you were 22, in good financial shape and completely aimless: What would you do with the next 2-3 years of your life?
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posted by mrunderhill at 9:52 AM PST - 34 comments
OK, Sunday morning stream of consciousness ended up with me wondering about skin or more specifically, loose skin.
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posted by merocet at 9:27 AM PST - 6 comments
I need some ideas to build 5 outdoor steps leading up to a door. Must be steps that can be built in the most quickest, cheapest and easiest of ways. I'm open to any unconventional plans - and of course would appreciate photos of the ideas. Right now I have at my disposal cement mix and tons of building rubble made from concrete. Wondering if the rubble can be recycled to build with. Any ideas - much appreciated!
posted by watercarrier at 9:26 AM PST - 9 comments
Giftfilter: I am looking for a book for my grandfather, a retired architect, as a thank you gift for building me a desk.
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posted by Sreiny at 8:53 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm trying to write a paper on [blank]'s Effects on Society. I'm trying to find a paper to mirror with the similar skeleton, are there any "must read" papers that have similar scope?
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posted by erd0c at 8:43 AM PST - 5 comments
Our gas dryer stopped working. When the "Start" button is pressed the machine hums, but won't tumble. Reading
this leads me to believe the problem is with the motor. Any idea what a fair price is to get such a problem serviced is? We're trying to evaluate the relative value in having this repaired (the preferred option) vs. possibly buying a new (or used) unit. I've never dealt with this type of repair before and want to avoid getting ripped off, of course.
posted by The Gooch at 7:36 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for a digital compass + travel clock device for my oversea trip next year. Do you guys have any recommendation? Ideally, it should be small and has good battery life (and not outrageously priced :).
posted by parttimeninja at 7:06 AM PST - 1 comments
A woman i met off a dating site once told me I didnt have much ego. Looking on the internet I found something called "lack of ego mastery" in relation to "understanding psychological assessment"
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posted by browolf at 6:56 AM PST - 24 comments
Calling all Van Morrison fanatics. I'm trying to identify a sample of music used at the end song "A town called Paradise" on the album "No guru, no method, no teacher". I can't upload the music here (don't know how) but the sample appears 5 minutes and 18 seconds into the song. It's driving me mad cos I heard the piece before, many years ago and I can't place it.
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posted by dooabledawg at 5:14 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there a way I can block a particular site in my browser such that I cannot visit it for a certain amount of time (e.g. three weeks). Also, is there a way I can block the port that connects to aim so I can suspend that service for a certain amount of time? I am using a Mac and the Firefox web browser.
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posted by jne1813 at 4:51 AM PST - 6 comments
I planned to ask about finding low-cost help for depression. But I'm asking about joint pain instead.
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posted by EatTheWeak at 3:37 AM PST - 23 comments
Anybody have any experience with or knowledge about services that check your job references to see what they're saying about you?
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posted by bda1972 at 2:37 AM PST - 4 comments
What was the late-night bicycling event in Houston at 3am on Sunday the 28th?
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posted by mrbill at 1:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Can the hive direct me to websites and blogs that give insider/local knowledge of how great Los Angeles is?
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posted by mooza at 12:11 AM PST - 8 comments
October 27
What phones should I (& others) consider for ease and flexibility of taking pictures, videos, voice notes, long audio recordings, texts, etc and uploading them over the network or sending them to my computer over bluetooth? Easy is the key word! Simple GUIs. Few button presses. My budget is $1-200 and I'm ready for a new contract.
posted by oneous at 10:25 PM PST - 10 comments
I love printing things. Please direct me to websites with cool things to print out (e.g., interesting pdfs, stationery, stickers, posters, foldable objects, paper cd cases, quotations I should keep, anything that allows me to make the most of my printer!!)
posted by mjao at 8:48 PM PST - 23 comments
What's the best (or any!?) wireless mouse (either RF or Bluetooth) that will work and track well on a glass tabletop?
posted by VeniceGlass at 8:14 PM PST - 8 comments
Emergency camera question: I'm staying at an astronomical observatory all night tonight and want to take some pictures of some really dark subjects. I borrowed a Canon Digital Rebel XTi from my school but don't have the manual...
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posted by Gankmore at 7:49 PM PST - 7 comments
I have a 3 week old baby boy, about 30 plain onesies and a package of iron-on printer paper...
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posted by beccaj at 7:39 PM PST - 25 comments
What do I do if a web site I maintain has been hacked? I've inherited maintenance of a web site, but I am mostly a front-end person, design and front end coding, so I am completely out of my depth here. Someone is using a user's identity to post hundreds of spam posts on the message board... really disgusting ones. The user has changed her password multiple times so I'm guessing they have another in. When I look at the database since they are both posting often (the real user and the spammers) I can't tell what IP address the spammers are posting from to block it. After that I'm lost... any suggestions?
posted by semidivine at 7:18 PM PST - 14 comments
Daisuke filter - Not having watched the Boston Red Sox much, I am entertained by Dice-K's "shimmy shimmy shake". But he doesn't do it all the time. My best guess is that he only does it without runners on base. Is there some other pattern I am not seeing?
posted by megatherium at 6:57 PM PST - 3 comments
New Years in Chicago- I'm looking for a swanky lounge to spend New Years in the city. Google/CitySearch/Flavorpill have failed me so far. There's...
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posted by Kevin A at 5:31 PM PST - 5 comments
I am applying to the London School of Economics (Econ-Msc:2 years) program this year. Unfortunately, I only have a 3.2/4 GPA. Hence, I was hoping if I could receive suggestions as to how I can maximize my chances of getting into the program ...
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posted by Batman2743 at 5:19 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm already following
Chuck and
The Big Bang Theory (via paid XBOX Live downloads to avoid commercials), and I'm looking to add another new series as well. I've been thinking about starting with
Moonlight, but the unoriginality of the basic premise (
Forever Knight and
Angel both did it first) is rather offputting, especially since I still haven't quite gotten over the cancellation of Angel. Is the series worth watching on its own merits, or should I give it a pass?
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posted by The Confessor at 5:15 PM PST - 27 comments
I've heard a song a few times now on
Goldfinger's Dancehall show on Radio 1, but he hasn't mentioned a title and I can't find it in the tracklisting on the Radio 1 website.
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posted by fire&wings at 5:15 PM PST - 2 comments
I want a text editor for Mac with auto-indent the way Textpad for PC does it, along with syntax highlighting.
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posted by jesirose at 5:07 PM PST - 12 comments
I just ate a few bites of trail mix before noticing that the bag was infested with weevils. WILL I DIE??
posted by exceptinsects at 4:45 PM PST - 22 comments
Asking for my aunt: She remembers a movie she watched a few years ago about a woman who changes into a werewolf as she's shaving her legs.
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posted by Verdandi at 4:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for your personal stories & anecdotes relating to loss of a great fortune. Have you ever lost a lot of money? How did it happen & how did it impact you then and later? How did you manage to get out of the shock & survive right after? How did you succeed in rebuilding your wealth
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posted by growabrain at 4:02 PM PST - 15 comments
They say the memory is the first thing to go. Please point me to video of that awesome woman mixing sound as she goes.
posted by rockhopper at 3:42 PM PST - 4 comments
Is there a way to excuse oneself from family obligations during the holidays? A way that would minimize gossip and guilt-trips? Any successes out there?
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posted by anonymous at 2:46 PM PST - 22 comments
Has anyone used All World Private Funding to get a loan? And if so, what was your experience?
posted by waytogo! at 2:02 PM PST - 2 comments
What's the best way to create a survey for offline use? I want people to fill out a survey to collect suggestions/requirements for a web site redesign. It's at an event in which there is no Internet access, so I thought there may be a way to bring a laptop and store the results (and create reports) locally.
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posted by adverb at 1:58 PM PST - 1 comments
The "cop and crook" commentary on the Goodfellas DVD - why is the real name of the Maury character bleeped out? And what is that guy's real name?
posted by Meatbomb at 12:09 PM PST - 6 comments
Where in Manhattan (or nearby) can I get a single custom t-shirt made, in person and immediately, in the next couple of days?
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posted by bingo at 12:09 PM PST - 10 comments
What's the best way to get from Tucson, Arizona to San Carlos, Sonora (Mexico)?
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posted by cior at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Has there been a work of literature in which a female werewolf becomes pregnant? Stay with me here. If a female werewolf was pregnant, what would happen to the fetus when she turns? One night a month would it turn into a wolf fetus? and what about the difference of length in gestation between a human and a wolf?
posted by menace303 at 11:28 AM PST - 14 comments
How do we know that highly regarded secuity suites are not surreptitiously malicious?
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posted by Kevin S at 11:22 AM PST - 14 comments
My wife and I (Well traveled Americans both in our mid thirties) quit our jobs in the summer and have been traveling for the last 3 months on the first leg of a year long around the world (or as much of it as we could fit in) trip. So far everything has been great. We have seen incredible things and are having an overall wonderful time, but recently we have been feeling that something is missing.
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posted by funkyavocado at 10:44 AM PST - 24 comments
Can anyone tell me where this picture was taken?
http://www.widelec.org/stuff/widoki/widoki_26.jpg
And, for extra credit: is there any better way to find the answer to this sort of question?
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posted by CrunchyGods at 10:41 AM PST - 9 comments
Can someone with a canon powershot SD400 walk me through the steps I need to take to delete all the pictures on my SD card?
Bonus Question: Is there something I can do to reset the camera to it's default settings?
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posted by andoatnp at 10:39 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I get a Couche-Tard t-shirt?
Couche-Tard ("goes to bed late" or "night owl" in French) is a Canadian convenience store with a
great logo. As a night owl myself, and the sort of person that would love having something that said "Couche-Tard" on it, how can I make this happen? eBay's never produced any good results...do I have to swipe some stationary, scan it, and get a custom-printed shirt?
posted by paul_smatatoes at 10:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Can anyone recommend a reputable maid/cleaning service in Washington, DC?
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posted by ASM at 10:18 AM PST - 3 comments
So I'm going on a trip this summer with my bf... my plan is to at least hit up Germany and Ireland, hopefully England too. I'm planning on this trip lasting for about a month, probably starting in August sometime. So my simple question is, what do you recommend? My more in-depth question is behind the link...
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posted by pontouf at 10:17 AM PST - 6 comments
What are the core tech support skills needed to work in a school district and how can I improve those skills this weekend?
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posted by fenriq at 9:43 AM PST - 5 comments
Let's say I have a small group of people -- 10 and under -- and I want to provide a stable, private chat room that participants can enter and exit at will. Let's further say that I would want whatever software that provides this to account for different technical skills (no command-prompts) and when everyone leaves the room it isn't taken down needing to be recreated again in the future? Proprietary software is fine. For Profit software is fine. (Free is better!! ;-)
posted by tcv at 8:07 AM PST - 12 comments
The tripod-mount threading on the bottom of my camera (a Fujifilm FinePix S5100) is stripped. When I try to bolt it to the tripod it wobbles its way off. Is there any way I can fix this myself?
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posted by cmyk at 6:58 AM PST - 6 comments
When I was a kid, I took a trip once. The whole time, a plush Hello Kitty doll was in the back of the car, bombarded by the sun. It changed color from pink to dark blue. Any explanation for this phenomenon?
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posted by reenum at 5:39 AM PST - 14 comments
When watching Milton Friedman's
"Free to Choose" (PBS, 1980), I was (pleasantly) surprised at the high number of black experts (and women) who were guests in the show. Not the usually array of exclusively old, white guys one would have expected.
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posted by The Toad at 4:35 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for some fairly high-quality geographical maps of the whole planet (preferably contained in a single map, instead of being spread over several), but
without any details on it whatsoever to do with places or names, not even names of mountains or rivers - no country/state borders drawn in either - the only detail should be things like the geography (high/low land, desert, mountains, forest, etc)
Thanks in advance!
posted by heylight at 3:50 AM PST - 6 comments
The oil we use today was made from a biomass from a certain era. When was it, and how long was that era?
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posted by sourwookie at 12:15 AM PST - 7 comments
October 26
What do I put in a cult/horror/art/indie film care package for my (really non-traditional) dad that he hasn't seen?
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posted by Gucky at 10:27 PM PST - 51 comments
PuzzleFilter: I flew Southwest earlier this month and they had
this really fun puzzle in their in-flight magazine. Anyone know where I can find more of these online?
posted by rezaman at 7:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Are there any good examples of books or movies where the protagonist dies unexpectedly? (assume spoilers)
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posted by Pants! at 7:39 PM PST - 99 comments
We are having a party tomorrow and our 10 month old puppy barks incessantly when we have one person visit, let alone 10.
Any ideas on how we can quiet him without tranquillizers or locking him in the bedroom (can't do as we live in a condo and don't want to disturb the neighbors.)
We have a "clicker" when he blithely ignores and its too late for obedience training. I need a quick fix!
Thanks very much!
posted by Tullyogallaghan at 6:26 PM PST - 20 comments
What's the most user-friendly and attractive MySpace editor?
posted by GardnerDB at 5:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Please reccomend a tattoo artist in either the Augusta, GA or Charlotte/Gastonia NC area who has experience working with white ink in pieces.
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posted by Glitter Ninja at 5:28 PM PST - 2 comments
Every dog I've ever known does that "putting their chin down on your knee/the nearest flat surface" thing when they decide they MUST have the tasty treat you're eating. It's ridiculously cute but ... where did it originate? No googling on wolfish or doggie traits I've done has mentioned it but I want to know more about it!
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posted by zeph at 4:38 PM PST - 23 comments
Looking for a non-crappy USB2 hub for a permanent parking place on my desk. Bonus points for heaviness.
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posted by rokusan at 4:06 PM PST - 10 comments
GirlpartsFilter: Please help my sister decide if LEEP is the right option. Her doctor gave her the choice and she has reservations.
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posted by rmless at 3:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Another APA formatting question. I'm working on a little team paper that includes about two pages of information, mostly from the course textbook, with the exception of like two paragraphs. I'd really hate to invade the text with unnecesary references to the same author/book over and over again. In order to avoid this, would it be ok (or completely wrong) to make some sort of note for this in the introduction to this part of the paper, sort of like this:
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posted by CrazyLemonade at 3:12 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm having a Halloween party tomorrow, and I was looking for some good music videos to have playing on the T.V.,
Here's a decent list from Yahoo (of all places), but I was hoping for a few more good choices. Youtube links highly appreciated!
posted by KirTakat at 3:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Betrayal - I've betrayed my girlfriend, yet we are still together, trying to heal, and work through the mess I created. Should we even bother? Is this relationship salvageable?
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posted by anonymous at 2:40 PM PST - 42 comments
Why does my laptop's wireless network fail to work after resuming from standby, requiring a reboot?
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posted by sprocket87 at 1:50 PM PST - 12 comments
What can I hand out at the door this Hallowe'en that'll be a bit better than the usual sort of treat?
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posted by kmennie at 1:36 PM PST - 43 comments
Every once in a while (time between failures ranges from 1 hour to a few days), Firefox on my laptop suddenly and permanently (until reboot) loses its ability to do DNS lookups. Every page comes up with "Firefox can't find the server at www.foo.com." Other apps (and computers on the network) continue to work fine. It seems random; I haven't been able to correlate it with anything else on the machine. Closing and restarting Firefox doesn't restore its DNS lookup ability, but rebooting does. Googling only turned up the advice to disable IPv6, which didn't help. I'm currently running Firefox 2.0.0.8 on a Dell Inspiron 8600 running XP Home, but it's been an issue since at least 1.5. My only extension is Better Gmail, and I've tried disabling all extensions in the past. I'm at my wit's end - do any geniuses here have a clue?
posted by dfan at 1:32 PM PST - 13 comments
Is there some spice or combination of spices from the Spanish market that I can get for home fragrance purposes?
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posted by bukvich at 1:29 PM PST - 5 comments
Forthcoming Halloween party with a fancy dress theme. I'm a Chinese bloke who hates dressing up. any particular suggestions?
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posted by electriccynic at 1:24 PM PST - 12 comments
What do you recommend a gringo see in Managua, Nicaragua? I need to attend a meeting there in January, and have left one day free for whatever sightseeing might be of interest. I speak no Spanish; but my interests run to art, nature and history.
posted by beagle at 1:02 PM PST - 7 comments
New imac on the way. The one it's replacing has been with me since 2000 (330ghz, 18GB hd) so I'm expecting to be a mite overwhelmed with all the stuff I can do now. I'm also overwhelmed by the amount of advice/tips/hacks/other out there. Where's the best information for the layman (that is, not totally ignant but not a developer either) user?
posted by mundy at 12:19 PM PST - 11 comments
I’ve found a nice used 2004 Honda Accord EX that I’m interested in which is about 30 miles away in another town. The dealership is only asking $14,995 and both
KBB and
NADA both list the worth over $18,000. I did a carfax report for the car and it shows a one owner history with no accidents or anything. I also contacted the local Honda dealership (not the selling dealer) and asked them to pull warranty work done to this car via VIN. The only thing that was done was an Automatic transmission that was recalled and replaced under warranty. What am I missing? Why are they selling this car for what seems to me, much less than the worth of it? I have always assumed that car dealerships are there to screw you however they can. Any help would be appreciated
posted by tradeer33 at 12:13 PM PST - 16 comments
What computer science departments make their faculty or course evaluation scores available online? Most places I have found require a password to view the scores. I would also be happy with averages or aggregate data, if anyone has a source for that.
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posted by procrastination at 11:45 AM PST - 10 comments
What's your favorite romantic getaway? The lady and I are looking to take a vacation (probably someplace warm) in January on a modest (~$1k/pp hotel and airfare) budget. But where?
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posted by theoddball at 11:43 AM PST - 19 comments
I am in the early stages of planning a trip from England to Australia and am looking at driving from Sydney to Perth via Alice Springs in March/April 2008. I have visited 40 USA States so am no stranger to driving thousands of miles. I normally simply use a hire car but feel that Australia would probably require at least a 4WD. A Motorhome is always a possibility but would rather stay in Motels. I see that between Perth and Uluru there are settlements named Northam, Merredin, Southern Cross, Kalgoorlie, Leonora, Laverton, Warakurna and Kaltukatjara. Anyone know if these settlements have Motels or Hotels?
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posted by Spannerman8 at 11:36 AM PST - 13 comments
Whenever I consume something with alcohol content - be it liquor, beer, or even Nyquil - my stomach feels queasy. This only happens with products containing alcohol. Enlighten me and show me your google fu ways, Masters of the Green.
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posted by damnjezebel at 11:14 AM PST - 20 comments
My landlord in NY claims that our heater must turn on when the temperature drops. If we wanted to prevent this, a technician would have to "turn the valves off" -- a cumbersome process that risks the valves later freezing and "popping" and steam destroying our apartment. True? Is this common? And if so, how can we deal with a too-hot room, other than by opening the window?
posted by shivohum at 10:45 AM PST - 30 comments
BigBrothersBigSitersFilter: I recently signed up and got approved to be a big brother for the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization. I just got assigned my little who is 12 yrs old, although i havent met him yet. My question is who else has been affiliated with this program and what experience can you share and what you may have gotten out of it(positive/Negative). Im excited about it and i just wanted to see what other people thought about it.
posted by flipmiester99 at 10:25 AM PST - 13 comments
If I [in the UK] send my Wacom Volito graphics tablet to my friend [in the Phillipeans], can she use it with her PC?
posted by Chorus at 9:36 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm heading to NYC (financial district) on business next week. I'll only be there for 3 days, but my wife's birthday is immediately following. What should I buy locally for her birthday?
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posted by ceberon at 9:11 AM PST - 17 comments
I have an art quality photographic print with a crease through the image (*$#% USPS). Short of seeking professional help, is there any way tried and true way to get it out? I'm very wary of destroying the image, so I'm not going at it with an iron. And strategic matting won't fix the problem. Surely there's something I haven't thought of?
posted by B-squared at 9:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Food storage. What are your recommended brands of containers and techniques for storing fruits, nuts, powders, herbs, vegetables, etc? Some of my requirements/concerns are inside.
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posted by dobbs at 8:21 AM PST - 18 comments
In order to deal with the mounting mess of identity theft fraud I find myself in, I need to get a bunch of stuff "notarized". What is that, does it cost money and if so how can I get it done as cheaply as possible? NYC, Upper East Side. Please help an iggerant foreigner.
posted by nowonmai at 7:39 AM PST - 15 comments
Wikipedia says that
petrichor is " the name of the yellow organic oil that causes the familiar scent of rain on dry earth". The article also mentions that perfumes have been produced from it. Which perfumes? Are there synthetic perfumes that come close? Failing that I'm looking for an interesting men's cologne with strong bergamont notes.
posted by rdr at 7:37 AM PST - 10 comments
I have an mp3 I'd like to use as a ring tone, but it's 2 seconds too long. I don't want to cut off the beginning or end, but is there some other way to shorten it to 30 seconds? What software (OS X please) can do this?
I realize some options might make it sound
slightly off, but it's a ring tone so I shouldn't be too bothered by it.
posted by howling fantods at 7:30 AM PST - 12 comments
My girlfriend has Asperger's syndrome, and while I have no official diagnosis, I am a bit of a geek. We would like to have children at some point in the future. Will our children be at risk of more-serious autistic spectrum disorders because of our own less-serious "conditions"?
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posted by anonymous at 7:13 AM PST - 27 comments
I've got two great job offers on the table, but unfortunately, I can't figure out which I should take. One is with an amazing organization, but doing more J2EE work; the other is sexy Adobe Flex work, but Contract. Help me choose!!!
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posted by SanctiCrucis05 at 6:45 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me be a more carefree person on a roadtrip, with someone who is having post-breakup depression, and who has always had terrible taste in music.
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posted by cobaltnine at 5:08 AM PST - 15 comments
International Shipping-Filter: Greetings Amerifriend-less hivelings. How do you get your 'US addresses only' goods out of the Lower 48?
Specifically, has anyone used
Access USA?
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posted by Kreiger at 4:57 AM PST - 3 comments
Several years ago I listened to a radio show which mentioned that there was this chemist who invented a perfume that had the smell of earth after rain. I need to find out this guy's name.
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posted by Karcy at 3:58 AM PST - 11 comments
I read a very strange book when I was young. The main character's name was Tristram, and it was very trippy. He turned into a tree, and there was weird, bondage type stuff going on with his girlfriend going at his penis with a pair of nail scissors. Do you have any idea what book this was? I'm guessing it would have been published in the late 60's/early 70's.
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posted by h00py at 3:39 AM PST - 15 comments
Custom poker table, with in-table cams, facecams, dealercam. How to build it yourself?
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posted by lodev at 2:49 AM PST - 10 comments
UK employment/company law. How best for an EU company to employ someone in the UK?
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posted by Jakey at 2:44 AM PST - 4 comments
I run a website that would be perfect for horror movie advertisements, how do I find the ad agency/company responsible for fulfilling the quota of online ads?
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posted by matimer at 1:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Any electricians out there? How can a household circuit *halfway* stop working? I am confused. Details inside.
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posted by Lokheed at 12:58 AM PST - 13 comments
October 25
What can I give or do for my coworker, whose parents' house (his childhood home) just burned down in the wildfires in southern California? Is there something they could use?
posted by holympus at 10:54 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I get my Apple Remote to work with programs other than iTunes in Windows Vista?
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posted by timelord at 8:57 PM PST - 1 comments
What does Orbitz mean by "business traveler"? I booked a room at a Best Western in RI through Orbitz and my emailed confirmation says "Rate description: BUSINESS TRAVELERS ONLY." I'm not actually traveling on business, but I'm only staying there one night, and I'm wondering: how will they know?
posted by tractorfeed at 8:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Taking a little vacation in Mexico City ... what am I allowed to bring into Mexico? The information that I'm finding online is either contradictory or stale. Obviously, I'd like to avoid any situation where I'll be
fined or imprisoned.
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posted by kindachris at 8:19 PM PST - 5 comments
What's-that-TV-Show-Filter: Help me remember the name of an early 2000's comedy/travel show with a German (?) host
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posted by shokod at 8:01 PM PST - 2 comments
What's the best software and method for completely backing up a website to DVD?
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posted by asuh at 7:06 PM PST - 10 comments
What happens if an insurance adjustor gives you an estimate that's twice as large as the original body shop estimate you got before the adjustor saw the damage?
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posted by SeizeTheDay at 6:48 PM PST - 11 comments
I am studying to become a psychologist with a sub-specialty in interpersonal relations. I am 30 and single for the first time in 11 years. With everything I learn about relationships I feel a little more disheartened. Now I'm starting to feel at a loss. The things I learn about attraction I think about applying to any potential mate. I feel like I would be cheating in doing so.
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posted by MayNicholas at 6:41 PM PST - 29 comments
Can you tell me why my computer has decided that there should be five columns of little purple lines running up and down the screen?
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posted by nooneyouknow at 6:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Mom had double knee replacement. Doctor admitted doing one wrong. Her leg is now crooked. Options?
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posted by rryan at 5:17 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm doing a research project where I'm trying to envision the 'kitchen of the future' - the way to organise your kitchen/eating/etc area so that in 5, 10, and 20 years that it will work well for a busy family with kids.
We do so much in our kitchens! A lot of people already consider it their homes' "command centre", where they spend a lot of their time and where people congregate. Help me out (please!) and let me know:
- What do you do in your kitchen/eating area?
- What do you wish you could do? Better, more easily, or at all?
- What would your ultimate kitchen have - as far as setup and 'stuff' - to make it the ultimate centre of your home?
posted by Kololo at 4:56 PM PST - 26 comments
How can a person who doesn't even have a blog start a meme like thing, a cultural change or influence based on word play?
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posted by snsranch at 4:55 PM PST - 18 comments
Would it be cheaper to get to Aarhus (Denmark) from Stockholm (Sweden) by budget air or by train?
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posted by divabat at 4:49 PM PST - 10 comments
I’m not materialistic, just far too attached to my worldly possessions. How can I break my addiction to stuff?
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posted by Metroid Baby at 4:24 PM PST - 34 comments
ChinaFilter: What are some interesting and unusual medicine or tonics or elixirs I can buy in China that is not readily available anywhere else?
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posted by gttommy at 4:19 PM PST - 5 comments
I've just been informed by my ISP, which hosts all of my client's sites and email, that the email servers are being switched tonight and tomorrow morning all my clients have to add new email accounts with new user names (but same email address.) In addition, the new accounts will not have any of the old emails....
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posted by juiceCake at 4:07 PM PST - 10 comments
Children of-ailing-seniors-especially-from-California-filter:
80 year old Mom in law broke her hip 8 weeks ago. Always a bit dif't and "the hyper controlling" type, she raised kids and even held down a career.
Now that she's in the hospital, that control game... none of the nurses want any part her intense and alienating desire to run the show. Absent her control-type coping mechanism, Mom-in-law is losing her stuff. Rapidly. Entirely.
The Medicare / HMO (no deductables to pay.ever!) plan will pitch pills at her but no hands-on treatment (IOW counseling) whatsoever. She needs better care than the HMO will allow. Long Dx short: She's pretty much dying from lack of mental health coverage.
>>>Is dumping Medicare / HMO plan and switching to to Medicare / MediCal (she's fully elligable) in fact likely to result in affording Mom-in-law a broader spectrum of treatments and perhaps better care?
posted by Fupped Duck at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
I share/vent my feelings with colleagues/peers at work about my boss/other peers.
I find it helpful to releive my stress. Is this something normal...
Sometimes i feel guilt that i should not speak....Is this
something immoral.
I do not have bad intentions and am quite honest
when i express/share them ...
I sometimes have fear, that people will spread
this one-to-one talk i have with them, to others and
it might finally reach to the person, whom i am talking
about and afraid to face the wrath of the other person...
posted by mot123 at 3:07 PM PST - 17 comments
I need to mount a webcam so that it looks out a window... unfortunately this is not as easy as it sounds. Creative ideas?
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posted by chef_boyardee at 3:01 PM PST - 12 comments
I need help understanding how to switch to a VOIP service, with bonus points for recommendations about an ISP in Ottawa that can provide dry loop DSL.
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posted by valleys at 2:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Does anyone know of a good online resource that explains in detail the exact series of events that is predicted to occur as a result of climate change if it continues on its current path?
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posted by textilephile at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
On Tuesday, I had a 9-hour flight back from Paris. I drank as much water and non-caffeinated liquid as I could. Within 2-3 hours of landing, I found that my septum was rather sore to the touch.
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posted by gsh at 2:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Disneyworld Epcot's "The Seas with Nemo & Friends" ride: Near the end of the ride, as we travel by in our clamshell wagons, we look through a large window to see various animated Nemo characters projected in 3D into an actual fishtank containing living, respiring denizens of the deep. How did they create that illusion? The illusion doesn't seem to falter with the changing viewing angle of the moving wagon.
posted by bbranden1 at 2:32 PM PST - 4 comments
LanguageFilter: Can anyone point me to the reason that several country names have an -istan ending?
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posted by slavlin at 2:24 PM PST - 28 comments
Where can I take (or simulate taking) a basic calculus course for free or cheap. I don't care about credits or anything, I just need to defeat calculus. This time, it's personal.
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posted by dumbledore69 at 2:18 PM PST - 14 comments
I need anecdotes/ideas/something for a speech I will be giving at an antiwar protest this Saturday. Please help!
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posted by skjønn at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Can anyone share or point me towards anecdotal or scientific information regarding the implications of long-term antidepressant use?
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posted by anonymous at 1:44 PM PST - 10 comments
Gmail Contacts filter: I'd like to control the width of column displays in my Gmail contacts list. Right now the "Name" column is too narrow - long names get cut off by the "Details" column. Also, I would like to be able to display the "Notes" from the contact entry form on the "All Contacts" display. Can you hope me?
posted by Irontom at 1:18 PM PST - 2 comments
I live in Hollywood, and I am seeing news stories that the smoke from the SoCal wildfires are coming right at me in the next few days. What level of danger in my in? Do I need to evac? Seriously, is this causing permanent damage to my delicate lungs?
posted by scrawlyman at 1:01 PM PST - 13 comments
NYC travel filter: it's kind of a big town, it seems, but I'm sure it has exactly the thing I'm looking for.
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posted by NekulturnY at 12:07 PM PST - 29 comments
What could I do with my collection of Indian matchboxes? Bonus: is it illegal to sell something I make out of them?
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posted by bookish at 12:05 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find an aftermarket 16" wheel cover for a 2005 Totoya Matrix?
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posted by dy at 12:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me make my next doctor's appointment more productive than my last one. This is about GI stuff. It is long. It is gross. You are warned.
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posted by fuzzbean at 11:47 AM PST - 27 comments
I hesitate posting this question, but I have the highest of faith in fellow MeFi's to not only answer my question but understand why I ask for help to find a hat I thought was so cool...
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posted by gnash at 11:25 AM PST - 12 comments
Can I borrow your United confirmation number and last name for your flight departing within 24 hours?
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posted by pmbuko at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
I backed into a rock and damaged a borrowed car. The owner won't return until Monday. What should I do?
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posted by desjardins at 10:51 AM PST - 25 comments
Since it's almost Halloween and all, I need ideas for foods that look disgusting but don't taste disgusting. Does anyone have any good recipes or sources?
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posted by thirteenkiller at 10:37 AM PST - 31 comments
Looking for high end slide show software. I am putting together a slide show of family pictures and have been approached by others to put together slide shows for them as well. I am proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator and enjoy the challenges and rewards that using them brings.
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posted by aisleofview at 9:41 AM PST - 5 comments
As part of my Halloween preparations, I'm looking for mp3 files of (preferably) real or alleged exorcisms. Can you help?
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posted by Neilopolis at 9:18 AM PST - 10 comments
Which is the safest keyboard logger to install that is known not to send the logs to a third-party?
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posted by inquisitive at 8:55 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a specific old Vine advice column from the Tomato Nation website about how to handle panic attacks among friends.
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posted by clavicle at 8:54 AM PST - 2 comments
My friend's wife is recovering from breast cancer. They removed the tumor a couple weeks ago, and they found no sign that the cancer had spread to the lymph system. She's expected to make a full recovery. But in order to kill any remaining cancer cells, for the next 2 months she'll be undergoing chemotherapy, and then 1 month of radiation therapy afterwards. What can I do to make life easier and/or lift the spirits of her and her husband?
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posted by Vorteks at 8:47 AM PST - 28 comments
[BaseballFilter] Am I right that ballots for MLB's Cy Young, MVP, and Rookie of the Year awards (among others) are cast before the postseason begins, and, if I have that right, what is the rationale for not considering, or at least giving voters a chance to consider, postseason performance?
posted by jmstephan at 7:49 AM PST - 19 comments
packet loss wreaks more havoc than it ought to on ssh sessions... even when connectivity returns, the session can take take a dozen seconds to return to interactivity. it's often faster to reconnect with a new session than to wait for the established session to recover. frustrating and distracting. has anyone else seen and solved this issue? some kind of retry/timeout/backoff adjustment or something?
posted by blah2poboxcom at 7:41 AM PST - 5 comments
I have an interview for a Web dev position with a university next week, for the graduate department (Midwest, Big 10). I read
Dress for Success about 30 years ago, but since then I have been mostly a jeans and t-shirts guy. I am out of touch with the business world and academia these days. What should I wear to my interview?
posted by bricoleur at 7:40 AM PST - 35 comments
I've got a question about the ending of Alan Moore and Eddie Campbell's
From Hell. Needless to say, SPOILERS follow.
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posted by yankeefog at 6:55 AM PST - 9 comments
Does anyone remember the old Bud Light commercial based on old-style table hockey and the "Bubble Boy Leage?"
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posted by Adelwolf at 6:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there any way to build an installation package that would setup a Wireless Access Point along with security key (WEP) using Windows XP?
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posted by genial at 4:54 AM PST - 5 comments
I need some space songs!
I'm putting together a power point slide show for a teachers' awards ceremony. The teachers just finished participating in a professional development program that focused on space science, so I'd like the slide show to have space music to go with the photos.
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posted by batcrazy at 3:51 AM PST - 51 comments
I have a small network of 3 computers at home which connect wireless to a router. Plugged into this router is a Netgear sc101 NAS type device. What I’m looking for is another device that will back up the contents of the sc101 so it can be taken off site. I don’t want to have to do a full backup each time just backup files that have changed or are new is this possible? if so could someone recommend a solution ?
posted by toocan at 2:16 AM PST - 4 comments
October 24
I live in a two story loft-ish apartment, and the cat wants to sleep with me upstairs, but only a wood ladder is available. How can I make this happen?
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posted by stewiethegreat at 11:51 PM PST - 20 comments
My mom has Alzheimer's Disease, which is progressing quickly and my brothers and I are looking for placement options in the Las Vegas / Henderson Nevada area.
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posted by GregWithLime at 10:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Is it possible to spoof a Caller ID easily? If so, can you call a number and spoof that number's Caller ID to itself? As in, Person A gets a call from...Person A.
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posted by DMan at 10:23 PM PST - 15 comments
What's the shortest professional job you ever held? And should I feel bad for leaving my firm after only 7-8 months?
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posted by Kimpossible at 10:06 PM PST - 20 comments
Looking for a series of short Matthew McConaughey parodies I heard on the radio earlier in the year.
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posted by monkeybutt at 8:57 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm running in circles looking for a quotation. Something about how at the age of 40 you become the person you always were, or always were meant to be, or something like that. Anybody know the quote and who said it? Thx!!
posted by Misciel at 8:18 PM PST - 10 comments
[MacFilter] I am trying to back up my iMac onto a portable HD. I get an error for each folder/file name with non-alphanumeric characters, and once the error pops up, the copying stops cold. Please help me find a way around this.
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posted by Capri at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Recipe for stuffed tofu at New York City deli/steamtable/buffet by the pound places.
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posted by krikany at 7:56 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me with Web / IT consulting and billable time. Consulting firms make their money on billable hours - what percentage of a 40 hour work week needs to be billable for different roles within the company?
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posted by twiggy at 7:48 PM PST - 7 comments
My band is pondering a move from San Francisco to Kansas City to take advantage of the rent savings and central location for touring. We'll be visiting the town again in a few weeks to check out neighborhoods and rentals -- any advice?
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posted by redshifter at 7:23 PM PST - 16 comments
There's this odor. I don't know what it is or how to describe it except as dry, organic, and searing. Noisome and musty. But not organic like shit nor like mildew. Not searing like acid. Astringent but not like alcohol. A staleness, certainly, that tickles the throat and makes the eyes water. A malodorous fustiness, raw but not putrid.
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posted by Grod at 7:19 PM PST - 16 comments
A small and easily answered question: If I take the Acela from Baltimore to Manhattan (Penn Station), where's the most convenient place for someone to meet me and pick me up?
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posted by peachfuzz at 7:17 PM PST - 6 comments
What can I expect from taking a break from hormonal birth control? How long does it take the hormones to clear out of your system? Which hormonal birth control side effects disappear and which stay? Factual and anecdotal advice welcome!
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posted by schroedinger at 6:52 PM PST - 24 comments
Why does my MP3 player run out of battery power so rapidly when I connect it to an amplifier and speakers as versus when it is connected to my headphones?
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posted by geos at 6:45 PM PST - 4 comments
Time for a ridiculous math question: I've got F=255M^(-1.08) and I need to work out M.
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posted by cholly at 6:26 PM PST - 10 comments
Has a film ever told a completely different story in its subtitles compared to the audio track?
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posted by kurumi at 6:12 PM PST - 25 comments
When you sell, offload or buy something on Craigslist, Freecycle, etc., where do you complete the transaction? Is it unsafe to just do it at your home?
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posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 5:46 PM PST - 39 comments
I will soon be put in charge of putting together a secure website for my company. It won't be terribly complex (I think), and it doesn't have to look terribly pretty, but as a relative newbie to something like this, I need some advice as to what software to use.
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posted by zardoz at 5:02 PM PST - 11 comments
In Windows XP, is there a way to see the password that is stored in the system to log into a wireless network?
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posted by al_fresco at 5:02 PM PST - 6 comments
I'd really like to switch to Mac, and just got a MacBook Pro. Because of my vision, I really need everything to be larger in order to see the screen comfortably. (I previously used a 15" ThinkPad at 1024x768, and a 19" monitor at 1280x1024) On the Mac, the screen's set at 1440x800, and everything appears incredibly tiny. I really need it to be at 1152x720 to feel comfortable using it, but everything becomes fuzzy since this is a non-native resolution of the LCD. I've also tried everything else I can think of to make things larger, including adjusting browser text sizes, playing with the settings in System Preferences, and hacks in the Terminal such as
adjusting adjusting the display factor, which nearly does it but is quite buggy. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there anything else worth trying? Is it possible to hire someone to replace the LCD in the MacBook Pro with a one that has a lower native resolution? Or am I stuck with my ThinkPad for the forseeable future?
posted by lsemel at 4:44 PM PST - 19 comments
Looking to do a story on first-generation South/Asian immigrants in the South Bay area. Where do I start?
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posted by hobbes at 2:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Mac OS X filter: In terminal, if I go to / and ls, I see a bunch of folders that are hidden in Finder, for example /etc, /private, /sbin, and so on. How do I add a folder to that list?
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posted by jon4009 at 2:24 PM PST - 8 comments
I am 35 and half years old. I am planning of doing
part-time MBA after taking up GMAT.
(I plan to work in non-profit after finishing MBA.Currently
a software engineer working in u.s.a)
Do you think i am too old for MBA ?
posted by tom123 at 2:19 PM PST - 18 comments
Why can't these two lesbos find a roommate in Lincoln Park, Chicago? And what should we do about it?
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posted by Lieber Frau at 1:06 PM PST - 40 comments
My roommate is trying to get me evicted. Does she have grounds? Furthermore, what actions can I take?
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posted by fiasco at 1:05 PM PST - 45 comments
CMSFilter: I need a CMS that supports multiple authors *per-post* because many of the authors collaborate. A search on any one author should bring up anything they've been a part of, as well as their own stuff.
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posted by Wild_Eep at 1:03 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there such a thing as a review site for apartment buildings? I'm thinking something like Tripadvisor or Expedia for apartment rentals.
posted by catburger at 12:54 PM PST - 9 comments
All of a sudden my toilet hisses when I flush it. As well as being an annoying sound, it also refills the tank very slowly. I'm no handyman but I'm loathe to pay a plumber if it's something simple I can fix myself. In the video I push the float down to demonstrate what happens on flush. Any ideas?
flush video
posted by razzman at 11:58 AM PST - 8 comments
Do any modern graphics cards still support 8-bit palettized textures? If not, what were the last ones that did?
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posted by baf at 11:57 AM PST - 6 comments
I have a Masters in Library Science. I received it a year and a bit back. In that time, I have been applying for a job in the public library sector as a reference librarian. I am not getting anywhere though I am following professional protocol in regards to a sound cover letter and solid resume. I got a 3.6 GPA in the program which is decent but not perfect. Decent, though. I have recently been broadening my search to places outside of my home state of Indiana (and Indianapolis). If you have any recommendations for the best job site areas to review on a regular basis, I am interested.
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posted by snap_dragon at 11:09 AM PST - 19 comments
Looking for fun things to do/see around Sunriver, Oregon this weekend. We'll be there Thursday through Sunday. Familiar with the Bend, OR area?
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posted by charlesroper at 11:01 AM PST - 9 comments
I have a 1995 Ford Thunderbird in NYC/upper Manhattan. I suspect my battery is dead. Where can I get it replaced?
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posted by ofthestrait at 10:59 AM PST - 5 comments
UK Trains: If I buy a ticket for a journey with changes which specifies that it can only be used on particular trains, what happens if train 1 is late getting me to my connection and I miss train 2, do I become eligible for later travel?
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posted by biffa at 10:55 AM PST - 6 comments
Can anyone think of a good reason why my dentist can't (won't) provide me with copies of the digital radiographs of my teeth? They say they can provide copies, but I've seen what copies of their digital pix look like and they're awful. The digital pix are just files on a laptop - why can't they copy them to a flash card? I even offered to provide the card. You would think paying $3,000.00 worth of dental work would be enough to cover copies of digital pictures? I don't want to cause problems with my dentist as he is my son's dentist as well and don't want to rock the boat unless it's absolutely necessary. So, I thought maybe a MeFite might have a logical explanation that I'm just missing. Thanks!
posted by Gerard Sorme at 10:47 AM PST - 38 comments
What's the best way to react when a camera is pointing at you so that you look real/ not like an idiot in the photograph?
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posted by russmail at 10:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Looking for information on the broadcast/screening rights for a four-part special broadcast on BBC 4 in 1992.
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posted by ITheCosmos at 10:20 AM PST - 7 comments
I am applying to grad school. The deadline is approaching. Where can I go to get my letter of intent (personal statement) read and critiqued?
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posted by iamkimiam at 10:11 AM PST - 16 comments
I just need an all-in-one printer that will copy, print and scan. Don't need fax really. This is for home use. I currently have an Epson CX4600, actually it's the 2nd one in 3 years. The first one died before the warranty was up, so they sent me a new one and I sent the old one back. Now this one won't print or copy. I've tried all of the trouble shooting things. Epson says I have to buy a new one. I dont want another Epson.
posted by sandra194 at 10:10 AM PST - 17 comments
I badly need help on formalisms in Quantum Mechanics! I just read
this post from 2 years ago, and it did help a little, but not really enough.
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posted by kureshii at 9:40 AM PST - 7 comments
How does one dig up and release deep-seated rage, or any other deeply repressed (old baggage-type) emotions?
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posted by droplet at 9:21 AM PST - 22 comments
Still crazy after all these years filter - what can be done about my dad? (long post following)
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posted by anonymous at 9:12 AM PST - 14 comments
Okay, my neighbors, in Albuquerque, have taken it upon themselves to make use of their security light, keeping it on from 7pm until sunrise, and, well, it's driving me nuts. What options do I have?
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posted by anonymous at 9:11 AM PST - 28 comments
What's the cost of Ensinger Tecamid 6/6 MDS or GF30 as an 11/16" rod, and where can I get the material anywhere around chicagoland?
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posted by chibikeandy at 8:57 AM PST - 1 comments
LinuxFilter: Help me solve one last hurdle thats keeping me from going to linux full time at home. VPN issues are making me mad.
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posted by cgg at 8:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Does anyone know of a good financial advisor in the Northern VA/DC area?
posted by gogomickey at 8:05 AM PST - 3 comments
Our main MS Access database seems to have ballooned mysteriously. Our membership database which was 12 megabytes as of at least April is now 78! We did not acquire 66 megabytes worth of new members, whats the deal?
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posted by BobbyDigital at 7:58 AM PST - 4 comments
Where to find retro science/school books on the cheap in NYC and Brooklyn? Think martin denny, for your fase.
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posted by shownomercy at 7:51 AM PST - 7 comments
My cell phone contract with Verizon is up and I'm thinking of switching to Sprint. Should I?
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posted by pretzel at 7:34 AM PST - 24 comments
Where can I get the signature shirt of Artie, the Strongest Man in the World... in three days?
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posted by nomad at 7:31 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for a streaming radio station playing the latest in Arab pop music. There used to be a fantastic one called
Beirut Mood Radio a number of months ago. Sadly, it disappeared without a trace. Something in the vein of
Hifa Wehbe would be fantastic. A shoutcast (or icecast) stream would be preferable. Windows Media doesn't work for me. Many thanks.
posted by grahamux at 7:16 AM PST - 1 comments
A box of 25 - 30 used diaries, journals, and sketchbooks has shown up on the stoop of my apartment. What should I do with them?
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posted by jk252b at 7:02 AM PST - 23 comments
I'm getting married near Bowie, MD and I'm in search of a decent DJ but I'm not entirely sure the criteria I should use to evaluate them outside of testimonials and calling up references. My question is: 1) how do you evaluate the various DJs and 2) does anyone have a DJ they strongly recommend? Thanks!
posted by wangarific at 6:59 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me get important, perishable gifts home through 18 hours of plane flights! (Cream/Cake thing, Chocolate truffle thing, and hard-cider-like thing!)
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posted by anonymoose at 6:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Where can I buy myself a lovely second-hand analogue synth in London? It's my birthday, I'm alone, the only way out is to buy a new instrument as a present to myself. Nothing TOO expensive - I'm thinking a Juno 106 or something. Is there any shop that might stock one?
posted by Ted Maul at 5:28 AM PST - 4 comments
What are the best resources or techniques for improving my backgammon skills?
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posted by roofus at 4:09 AM PST - 7 comments
What does it mean to "pick your feet in Poughkeepsie"? (From the movie 'The French Connection')
posted by lazy robot at 3:28 AM PST - 6 comments
October 23
What exactly is the appeal of slasher movies like
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posted by Effigy2000 at 11:16 PM PST - 54 comments
Anyone know where I can get the song "Ginny the Flying Girl" by Janis Ian, short of buying an out-of-print Sesame Street LP?
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posted by suimin at 10:25 PM PST - 4 comments
SchmoozeFilter: How can I interact intelligently with VIPs and other (self-) important people at networking events? Are there any salespeople out there who can help me? (I'm a government worker operating at the interface between the operational and the political, and much of my work involves protecting sources of funding).
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posted by KokuRyu at 9:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me plan a road trip for me & the wife! Los Angeles to Portland Oregon. We're planning the trip for 8 days (roundtrip), preferably no more than about 8 hours driving time per day. We'd like to spend at least one full day in Portland.
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posted by edjusted at 7:33 PM PST - 18 comments
What's the best marketing strategy for an independent contractor looking to focus on distribution centers and third party logistics providers?
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posted by cdmwebs at 7:32 PM PST - 3 comments
I have lived in a studio apartment for the past several years and avoided having people over to hang out. Now that I've graduated to a one-bedroom apartment, I'm more comfortable having comany over again. My apartment is still pretty small, but I'm working on making it inviting. My idea: First Friday movie night. Now what?
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posted by meindee at 6:22 PM PST - 30 comments
Does anyone have any idea what kind of bug
this is? Located in Los Angeles, last night.
posted by rollo tomassi at 5:27 PM PST - 10 comments
How do you export or convert BibDesk (or generally Bibtex) bibliographies in a specific format (like MLA, etc.)?
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posted by names are hard at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Need help finding traditional mountain/snow lodge-type getaway in the U.S. Think the lodge from The Shining (without all the REDRUM).
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posted by punkfloyd at 5:13 PM PST - 8 comments
What are some famous stories that don't have a proper ending, like the series finale of the Sopranos?
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posted by lunchbox at 5:00 PM PST - 62 comments
Is there any way to divide a square piece of paper into absolutely perfect thirds without a ruler?
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posted by Wroksie at 4:45 PM PST - 6 comments
I have an idea for yet another hairbrained social networking website (which paradoxically might hit it big :-) ). I've coded most of it up on a linux server using apache, php, mysql at softlayer.com. The hostname is registered at godaddy (which I can change if desirable). What's the minimum I need to do the following (I'd rather work on the website application logic and learn as little as possible about mail server administration for now):
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posted by realpseudonym at 4:21 PM PST - 8 comments
My friend myn asks: If you wanted to draw a n equalateral triangle dead center on a rectangle. How would you most efficinently do this using a pen, paper, ruler? THANKS!
posted by fe2dell at 3:59 PM PST - 23 comments
I have a Dell Inspiron 531 desktop that came with an Athlon X2 64 5600+ processor. I have heard that the last in this line of processors (and the last socket AM2) will be the 6400 - did I lock myself into a dead-end CPU upgrade path? Or will I be able to upgrade in the future to AMD's next line of processors, whatever it is?
posted by nervestaple at 3:32 PM PST - 3 comments
I need to setup donations via SMS for a client, but I don't know how I can start. What companies offer this, what are the costs.
Anyone knows?
posted by Leech at 3:31 PM PST - 7 comments
I don't understand cell phone java applications... Can the hive mind help me to troubleshoot Gmail Mobile?
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posted by shanevsevil at 3:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Google Analytics Question: Over a five month period, it's telling me I've had about 300 visitors who have read my site between 9 and 100 times.
I realize this is small potatoes in the World O' Blogs, but it seems entirely too high to me. Please explain how Google thinks 20 semi-loyal visitors (my estimate) is 300. Surely they are mostly bots?
posted by eurasian at 1:26 PM PST - 7 comments
Which news client should I use? Most of the ones I used are slow. Also it seems when I download mp3s, it shoves them all in the same folder- that's pretty annoying as I have to manually sort them.
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posted by PowerCat at 1:22 PM PST - 12 comments
Survivalist/LazyStudentFilter: I need advise on the feasibility of making my own "canned" meals (but without the can), using boil-able/freezable/microwavable plastic pouches, a vacuum sealer, and a pressure cooker. May interest cheap and lazy students, busy people, and survivalists - if it works. Details inside...
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posted by jytsai at 1:05 PM PST - 12 comments
What radio talk shows might I be interested in based on my current and former listening habits?
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posted by sandra_s at 12:45 PM PST - 9 comments
A cognitive behavioral therapist and/or a psychiatrist in Northern NJ or NYC? I know a similar question was posted in April, but I think a lot of the replies were emailed directly to the poster.
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posted by anonymous at 11:46 AM PST - 0 comments
Are there any websites or books that go into the different design/typographical/whatever styles of different eras?
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posted by logic vs love at 11:41 AM PST - 6 comments
What can I do about my roommates that f**k with me? Is there some legal way to deal with this? Is there some sort of Jedi mind trick I can put on them to make them stop? It is really getting bad and it may turn violent. Please help find a way to deal with this.
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posted by Botunda at 11:11 AM PST - 60 comments
I am an American moving to Edinburgh, Scotland. I'd like your advice on neighborhoods, telecomm, banking, and taxes.
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posted by alopez at 10:21 AM PST - 19 comments
Posting for a friend: I am looking for a geometric painting by Auguste Herbin. The title that I think is correct is "Eight 1", but I can't seem to find anything online with that title. Help.
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posted by 23skidoo at 10:20 AM PST - 4 comments
Four Mile Trail to Glacier Point - I plan on spending next weekend in Yosemite, staying in a tent cabin at Curry Village and doing this hike with a friend. Has anyone done this trail and/ or have advice to offer?
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posted by The_Partridge_Family at 10:19 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for phrases, sayings, anything that incorporates a fruit. For example: "Apple of my eye" or "Cherry on top." Thanks!
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 10:06 AM PST - 45 comments
In the U.S., there are those songs that relentlessly show up everywhere. Songs like C&C Music Factory's "Good Vibrations," for example. I've heard it on numerous commercials, shows, in arenas, etc. These are songs that are still used LONG past their 15 minutes of fame due date. But what about other countries?
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posted by agregoli at 9:44 AM PST - 21 comments
Is the portrayal of CPR in tv/movies totally bunk? I read somewhere that CPR can't actually return someone to consciousness, but rather just keeps them alive long enough to receive more advanced medical treatment. Is this actually the case, or could CPR alone revive someone?
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posted by Nelsormensch at 9:35 AM PST - 17 comments
For this year's Religious Studies Dept. Halloween party (theme: dress as a religious character), my partner and I want to go as Zombie Jesus and Jesus Christ Vampire Hunter. Is this offensive? If not, can you help me plan the costumes? I have never seen JCVH (and won't be able to before the party), what would an appropriate costume be?
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posted by arcticwoman at 9:10 AM PST - 29 comments
Please help me locate some
rubber shoes. I want them to be completely rubber, so I can just rinse them clean under running water. They're not for what you think... ;)
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posted by Solomon at 8:56 AM PST - 14 comments
After hearing
this story on NPR this morning about the
Harmony Database of al Qaeda correspondence, I began wondering what other public databases like this exist out there that are ripe for analysis and picking apart. I'm looking specifically for things like this related to the "War on Terrorism" and the Iraq War, but older stuff would be good too.
posted by proj at 8:49 AM PST - 2 comments
I climbed up on our Philly rowhome's roof a couple months ago to have a look at it & came across a couple of raised sections that I'm curious about. Are they roof hatches? Skylights? Nothing?
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posted by zempf at 8:46 AM PST - 11 comments
After an awful flight from Denver to Seattle last night, my ears still feel plugged. Any suggestions on how to get them to pop?
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posted by scaryblackdeath at 8:43 AM PST - 20 comments
I have the Ipod Touch which I enjoy EXCEPT for its newly crippled alarm clock. My previous Ipod would play a playlist as the alarm sound. The Touch doesn't do this and it's slowly driving me crazy. I own an Ipod docking clock radio so all may not be lost.
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posted by bovious at 8:31 AM PST - 5 comments
What is a good monitor for a web designer? I'm on a PC and would prefer a CRT monitor at least 21".
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posted by bingwah at 7:27 AM PST - 16 comments
A patriarch is the top father-figure, the peerless dad.
I used the word "plutarch" to mean someone of peerless wealth, mixing "plutocracy" and "patriarch"... but it turns out the only Plutarch is a Greek biographer. What word should I use?
posted by Mozai at 7:24 AM PST - 24 comments
I have a friend who is getting married next year. Her husband-to-be is Jewish, and they will be incorporating symbolism from his faith into their non-traditional ceremony. I would like advice from those with more experience/knowledge than my own, before I make a requested item for them.
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posted by librarianamy at 7:16 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there a way of determining how much heat I am losing by opening versus closing the shutters of a drafty window? And also, determining how much heat I am gaining when the sunlight streams in through the open shutters?
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posted by jujube at 7:05 AM PST - 4 comments
Sexy Suits: This weekend I saw a woman wearing a blazer with a double-hem at the bottom, kind of
like this one. It wasn't that one though - it was sharper, nicer fabric, not as round, with stronger diagonal line from the hip downwards. I so need one of these jackets!
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posted by barnone at 7:00 AM PST - 3 comments
My old, faithful, color-reliable, flat screen, CRT computer monitor sometimes starts making a strange, extremely high-pitched noise, which - while not ear-piercing, is annoying.
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posted by _dario at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
I am really curious about
this page [nsfw image] ... what kind of wild cat is this? Bonus questions include the gist of what the page says & what the cat is playing with in the last few pictures...
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posted by catfood at 6:35 AM PST - 17 comments
Getting Splunk running on Solaris 5.8, with log files on Windows boxes.
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posted by ajp at 6:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Where are people going now that Oink is gone? Is there anything that compares?
posted by hazyspring at 5:14 AM PST - 34 comments
Am I charged if I leave on the wifi and whenever I use the GPS? I'd hate to find some gi-normous phone bill just because I play with the GPS when I'm wait for the metro...
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posted by mateuslee at 4:17 AM PST - 9 comments
Can anyone recommend a good home inspector in Houston?
And more generally, how does one search out a good home inspector - I've heard that real estate agents tend to recommend those who "tend to minimize defects to keep the referring agents happy."
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posted by sebastienbailard at 1:02 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for a spreadsheet program for OS X that will allow me to essentially create a dictionary list, in alphabetical order... the crucial element is that it needs to be able to contain images in the cells (some definitions have diagrams)!
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posted by Yiggs at 12:38 AM PST - 9 comments
This question is dumb, (but so am I). I need to find a trivial bit of apparel but can't think of the most direct way of going about getting it. If you check out this
video around 0:25 (or 2:13
here), I need that thingie on the bassist's wrist. It's like a wristband but it's thicker goes up the forearm a little more. Were you in the Boston area where would you go to find something like that that doesn't involve just random stores + hope?
posted by Firas at 12:12 AM PST - 11 comments
Let's say I was selling really cool handmade and individually numbered socks. They would be organic and would have 3% of their sales donated to a charity. Now, let's say I set a cap at 400 pairs a month. Would you be intrigued to purchase them?
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posted by 913 at 12:04 AM PST - 26 comments
October 22
I have a list of a few hundred people involved with the school I am at this year, and I need to break the names into First, Middle, and Last Name. Is there a way to make excel go through a list of names and at any point where there is a character break (a space like this---> ) put the rest of the cell one over to the right?
posted by daviss at 11:08 PM PST - 13 comments
My Mac PB takes about 10 minutes to start up and then another 5 to load mac mail or safari. Am I about to crash?
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posted by pman78 at 10:25 PM PST - 16 comments
You capitalize "The Civil War", right? And you capitalize "The Civil Rights Movement", right? Do you capitalize "The Women's Movement"? Do you capitalize "The Anti-Globalization Movement"? What about the "Spay and Neuter 'Movement'"? Is every specific movement or event in history considered a proper noun – and if not, why not? Do I get to just arbitrarily decide what to capitalize in these sorts of examples, or is there some 'rule' that only applies to historic events that hold a certain level of significance – and who decides what is significant enough?
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posted by serazin at 9:45 PM PST - 43 comments
What should I see in George Town, Grand Cayman and how can I reliably get from Cozumel to Tulum?
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posted by wilburn at 9:38 PM PST - 11 comments
Met girl abroad, corresponded for several months, met again, got together, started living together as soon as I got back to the states. Now I've moved across the country, and she's set to follow soon. I'm not sure I want her to. What do I do?
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posted by anonymous at 9:30 PM PST - 42 comments
I'm a lifelong Anglophile, and I have an unhealthy interest in reading about modern British life and society. Basically I'm looking to buy (in America) (imported) British magazines ...
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posted by Mael Oui at 9:16 PM PST - 19 comments
I would like to find a screensaver an artist friend can load his artwork into and sell, for PC's and Macs.
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posted by diode at 8:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Two related questions about North Korea: (1) Can anyone point me to a distributor, collector, or other source of North Korean films, either on DVD/VHS or (ideally) on film? (2) How would I go about directing a letter there?
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posted by bubukaba at 7:26 PM PST - 7 comments
I recently shot an 8min .avi video with my Canon point 'n' shoot (SD800 IS). Now, I'm unable to upload the file onto ANY of my computers (pc, macbook, ibook). Is the 1gig .avi file just too big?
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posted by arielmeadow at 7:26 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to stop my external (USB) drive having a petulant fit (and hiding/refusing to play ball) on an annoyingly regular basis during normal service. How?
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posted by Brockles at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for a recommendation for a good and attentive gastroenterologist in the D.C. or Maryland area. One that specializes in Crohn's would be excellent.
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posted by divka at 6:16 PM PST - 4 comments
Please help me figure out how to obtain an electronic copy of an article titled "Why 1955? Explaining the Advent of Rock Music," by Richard A. Peterson. Google Books has a truncated version
here, but I'd like the whole thing.
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posted by univac at 6:10 PM PST - 7 comments
FlushFilter:Toilet has a lazy flush (i.e. going down slowly) - I think the problem might be a clog that is bulding up, but a plunger and closet auger (i.e. a snake) don't seem to do the trick. What now?
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posted by bitteroldman at 5:43 PM PST - 18 comments
I've upgraded to Ubuntu 7.10, and now I seem to be having problems with both my wireless and graphics card. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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posted by Doofus Magoo at 5:24 PM PST - 28 comments
Help me orchestrate long-distance brainstorming sessions for writing a TV series, at little or no cost.
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posted by Rykey at 4:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Cardio isn't doing it for me. The diet change is working verrry slowly, but I want to lose 10 pounds. Problem is, I can't lift anything heavier than 15 pounds, so is weight training even an option?
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posted by Unicorn on the cob at 3:06 PM PST - 20 comments
[Ohgodno!Filter] My iBook G4 has for months been making a weird sound when I move it, but today something in the vicinity of the hard-drive has started to make a sharp rhythmic whine/scrape when the laptop is tilted. Is there any hope other than bringing it into the shop?
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posted by Marquis at 1:49 PM PST - 15 comments
How was the Civil War .58 Springfield rifle reloaded? I understand that it was a percussion-cap rifle rather than a flintlock, and that it fired a muzzle-loaded minie ball. But what was the reloading process? What did the ammunition look like? There was no metal cartridge involved? How long did it take to reload and fire one of those things? Thanks, from a firearms n00b!
posted by jackypaper at 1:45 PM PST - 8 comments
I just bought a brand new car and wondered about buying clear floor mats.
The car comes with floor mats that are rubber on one side and carpet on the other side and right now I have them turned to the rubber side because we have wet weather.
I live in a drier area of the Pacific Northwest but do not want my carpet dirty when we do get snow and slush.
If I buy clear mats, are the ones at the local car supply store good enough?
some people cut their own from the clear runners you find at office supply stores but that sounds like a pain.
Any advice?
Thank you!
posted by seekingsimplicity at 1:12 PM PST - 6 comments
What am I allergic to? I have reactions from the following: bean sprouts, kiwi, bananas, pecans, and lots and lots of raw vegetables such as carrots and raw snap pea pods, though I can eat them cooked with no problem.
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posted by Item at 12:56 PM PST - 17 comments
Hi all. I'm new to the site, though I've been searching and reading posts having to do with having a kid for the past couple of weeks. I have a question I'd like to pose to people interested in such matters.
That is, can you have an intimate, supportive, loving, and prioritized relationship with your partner after you have a kid?
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posted by cellocat at 12:49 PM PST - 57 comments
I'm thinking of being the 2007 Writer's Strike for Halloween (because, you know, November 1st will be pretty scary for us WGA members living paycheck to paycheck.) Now-- how to make this snarky, intangible and in-joke-ridden costume idea a reality?
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posted by np312 at 12:26 PM PST - 19 comments
ColdFusion MX 7 and Microsoft SQL Server 2005. There's a lot of
unvalidated parameters in our CFQUERYs. But, I'm told that putting the parameters in single-quotes will prevent injection attacks, because of the way ColdFusion escapes single-quotes. Is this foolproof, or do I have to go in and validate everything with CFQUERYPARAM tags?
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 12:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Is there a reasonable software-based oscilloscope for the Mac? I need to record a video of approximately 20 seconds.
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posted by Magnakai at 12:00 PM PST - 5 comments
If cities (or the pressure on city services) grow faster than the wealth held by individuals grows, how does the bottom not fall out given that municipal growth is largely funded by taxes?
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posted by regicide is good for you at 11:54 AM PST - 34 comments
I've been depressed on and off for 20 years but this is new, and scary. (Contains probably too much information but I'm trying to cover any potential questions)
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posted by anonymous at 11:41 AM PST - 50 comments
Is there any reasonable explanation for my neighbor's behavior other than that she's a prostitute?
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posted by anonymous at 11:40 AM PST - 137 comments
How do I access 'my documents' on a HD rescued from a defunct laptop which is now connected to my desktop via USB? I get the message: "access is denied".
I am running Windows XP Home Edition.
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posted by Parsnip at 11:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Newkittyfilter: I live in a studio apt. and need to transition this kitty immediately to outside living. I've had cats before -
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posted by sarelicar at 11:37 AM PST - 18 comments
When books are placed on a shelf, why do some books have their spine title and author type reading downward, and others have upward-reading type?
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posted by fandango_matt at 11:17 AM PST - 4 comments
My PC refuses to transfer several large (~775MB) movie files from my Canon PowerShot SD1000 to my computer. How can I retrieve them?
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posted by Zephyrial at 11:09 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm an American woman planning on moving to England for six months to be with my boyfriend. What's the best way for me to get work?
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posted by anonymous at 10:22 AM PST - 15 comments
Hypothetical Finance Filter: What would happen if I did naked shorting on a company that eventually goes out of business?
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posted by Cool Papa Bell at 10:22 AM PST - 15 comments
I'm going to be temporarily using a friend's car to commute. The concern is that my friend only has minimum liability insurance. I think I'm a safe driver and all, but I'd prefer for any potential accidents or damage to involve only myself, my wallet, and my insurance - and for my friend to get off scot-free. What do I need to do? This is in CA.
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posted by Xere at 10:21 AM PST - 4 comments
I want to setup a virtual tag-of-war in which two different teams are participating from different locations.
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posted by karvajavi at 10:13 AM PST - 9 comments
Is it possible to create an image map in an HTML e-mail (especially Microsoft Office Outlook?) Is there a best way to go about this?
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posted by branparsons at 9:32 AM PST - 3 comments
A caveat: I prefer New Green Bo to all of these. However, with a group of 10 friends from out of town, do you recommend Jing Fong, Golden Unicorn or another one of Manhattan's giant dim sum emporiums? I'm looking for quality and range. I haven't been back in Jing Fong since it was remodeled but I assume it's still pretty nice.
posted by luriete at 9:08 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there anyway to make K-Cup coffee not taste like dishwater? We have a Keurig machine at the office and it makes just barely tolerable coffee. Are there any flavors out there that actually make a good cup? Are there any settings on the machine you can fiddle with?
posted by empath at 8:40 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I change a cartridge on my konica minolta magicolor 2430DL? I have changed yellow and magenta and now the new ink cartridges register as totally empty. What am I doing wrong? HELP!
posted by cg2 at 8:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Custom motorcycle helmet artisans? Am needing to find someone to fabricate a DOT-approved motorcycle helmet for me. Artist/machinist needed.
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posted by MrTangent at 7:18 AM PST - 8 comments
I have a great pair of Fluevog leather boots lined with leather on the inside. The leather lining has worn through inside one heel cup and is starting to rip more and more every time I wear them. Is it possible to get this fixed at a reasonable cost? Anyone know a shoe repairer in NYC who would do a good job? I want to save my boots! Thanks!
posted by agent99 at 7:14 AM PST - 4 comments
What advertising / communications agencies have done the best job of evolving into the digital landscape? Why?
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posted by LakesideOrion at 6:55 AM PST - 2 comments
I need to stay awake in a relatively non-stimulating environment, after not having slept in over 30 hours. Anyone know any tips?
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posted by notswedish at 6:24 AM PST - 27 comments
Can anyone recommend books, articles, etc., that (a) lay out religious (preferably Christian) arguments in favor of conservation or (b) give a history of the church-based environmental justice movement?
posted by kittyprecious at 6:21 AM PST - 12 comments
Any advice on which websites offer the best information on IR35 in the UK in a format that would allow me to easily keep up to date with the latest developments or issues?
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posted by monkeyforest at 6:03 AM PST - 2 comments
Can you lose fat and build muscle with resistance training alone? I'm with a trainer who claims that building muslce through resistance training and reasonable eating is enough to destroy fat. He claims there's little need for specific cardio sessions -- that there's enough cardio in his resistance sessions and in daily life. Wrong?
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posted by Malad at 5:54 AM PST - 31 comments
Hi,
I'm in the UK, where can I buy a Serbia replica football shirt? The away one. I have looked everywhere online and it seems the only ones you can buy are the Serbia and Montenegro Lotto shirt (the old one).
I've looked everywhere - any ideas?
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 5:39 AM PST - 1 comments
Is the AppleCare Protection Plan a "make-it-or-break-it" add-on when purchasing an Apple laptop? Even one that gets low usage?
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posted by Gordion Knott at 3:32 AM PST - 25 comments
I'm scoping out buying a business in Central Europe. What questions should I ask to get the low down on whether the company is in good shape in initial talks with present owner?
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posted by Gratishades at 2:48 AM PST - 2 comments
I have pictures and audio files that I'd like to be able to burn to a CD and see/hear when I put it into a DVD player.
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posted by sepsis at 2:20 AM PST - 3 comments
October 21
what is the best therapy, help etc. for a groin pull I got chasing a little 9th grade....never mind. The main point is, will it heal 100 percent? How can i help that? I'm 44, losing weight and used to be fast and strong for my size.
posted by tristanshout at 11:48 PM PST - 2 comments
Embarrassing Spice Girls Tickets Question: I have a code to purchase tickets for the Toronto show. I don't have a credit card so I can't buy them online. They go onsale tomorrow morning. Can I buy them at a retail outlet? Anyone have any experience with other cities?
posted by yellowbinder at 10:26 PM PST - 10 comments
I have a 2.33 Core 2 Duo Macbook Pro 15 inch laptop. Recently, I have noticed that both fans on it constantly run at the maximum 6000 rpm's. The noise is driving me nuts, and the battery seems to run out much sooner. My question is in two parts: (1) would anything in the system logs help explain why this is happening? and (2) how can I make it stop?
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posted by crazyray at 10:19 PM PST - 9 comments
I suffer from a general retardation when it comes to expressing myself verbally in romantic situations, and I am a female. And I'm 25.
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posted by anonymous at 9:11 PM PST - 22 comments
How do I make a low-cost, yet somewhat realistic-looking severed hand/foot?
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posted by chara at 7:52 PM PST - 8 comments
I saw an ad this weekend picturing two women hikers wearing large backpacks in a gym on treadmills. The tagline was something similar to" Save the environment before there's nothing left to save."
Where can I find this image? Google gives me nothing.
posted by Etta Hollis at 7:25 PM PST - 7 comments
Browser hijack- on a MAC?! Both Firefox & Safari on our iBook will only access a page that says, "Welcome to Comcast" and wants us to "Click here to install". We have internet service with AT&T and my PC on the same network is working fine.
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posted by Mamapotomus at 6:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Does anyone know of any one-year science-ish programs for those who have a bachelors, but who want to bulk up on science and/or math.
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posted by melissam at 6:21 PM PST - 6 comments
California legal/medical/ethical question: In advance of my going to the hospital to give birth within the next few weeks, I decided to download and fill out California's standard Advance Health Care Directive form, i.e. a living will (and to have my husband fill his out too, as long as we were at it). However, Google informs me via multiple sources that this form, even if signed and notarized, is
"not valid if pregnant". WTF?
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posted by Asparagirl at 6:04 PM PST - 15 comments
Need to find a peer-reviewed journal available online, right now, that can provide me with an article (case study!) that it no more than 3 years old, about childhood nutrition, specifically obesity, for free.
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posted by sindas at 5:43 PM PST - 3 comments
I've got a continuing ache-y pain in my left leg in two spots. I also have been suffering restless leg syndrome (in both legs, but especially that one) for quite a while and recently (1.5 months ago) started taking Requip, which seems to help with the RLS. The ache-y pain is a recent thing though, starting about two weeks ago. What should I ask my doctor to check?
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posted by Kickstart70 at 5:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me decide if I should pick-up and move from Anne Arundel County, Maryland to Shepherdstown, West Virginia. Details inside.
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posted by chocolate_butch at 5:03 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for a mail-order photo developing service that will take 120 film. I love the concept of Snapfish, but they only take 35mm! Is there a decent service out there that does medium-format?
posted by katillathehun at 3:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Last week in DC, I was at a hotel and happened to bump into actor Terrence Howard. I'm very good with faces, this was most definitely him. He was kind enough to sign
an autograph for me but when I looked at it I couldn't recognize his name there at all. Finally I
flipped the page over and saw that the reversed image reads "Terry Howard". I'm just curious as to whether he does that with his signature very often? Are there other celebrities who sign backwards? Seems like an odd but amusing affectation.
posted by ktoad at 2:07 PM PST - 22 comments
One of my cats has decided that the litter box is just fine for peeing, but that the area approximately 2 feet away from the box is the BEST PLACE EVER to poop. We've been using enzyme cleaners to get her smell off of it, but it's not seeming to work. Halp, magical pet intarwebs!
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posted by InnocentBystander at 12:51 PM PST - 14 comments
Why is GMail and Yahoo mail so sluggish, but everything else fast on my network? Just about every other site works fast and great - YouTube, even BitTorrent downloads - but GMail and Yahoo mail both hang like crazy. Sometimes reloading the page works for a few minutes, but not always.
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posted by Unsomnambulist at 12:12 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm going to embark on a stompbox-building adventure, and I'd like to know how much one can mess things up.
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posted by tmcw at 12:01 PM PST - 13 comments
So, I saw a jacket at Banana Republic I liked, and I decided to buy it. I was offered 20% off if I applied for a store card, which I did. I plan to close the account when I pay off the jacket.
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posted by mpls2 at 10:57 AM PST - 26 comments
There is an artist that does these weird, hyper realistic sculptures of human-animal-monsters and I can't remember the name...
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posted by BigBrownBear at 10:55 AM PST - 5 comments
our cat is peeing all over our furniture AFTER being fixed... what do we do?
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posted by esolo at 10:13 AM PST - 11 comments
As a foreigner, I was wondering what skills or degrees are the key to getting hired to work in the Netherlands.
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posted by AdamOddo at 10:06 AM PST - 8 comments
Recommendations for college-level digital art course : video on the industry/creative processes of 3-D animation?
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posted by Slothrop at 8:33 AM PST - 4 comments
How should i design a study on consumer and retailer attitudes about a product? Anyone knows a framework that would take me through the process?
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posted by ilike at 8:17 AM PST - 1 comments
A friend of mine has a sibling who is studying in Cuba. How can said friend get to Havana from NYC for a visit?
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posted by otolith at 8:13 AM PST - 27 comments
How do I get tables from a Microsoft Word document on a Mac to transfer properly to Word on a Windows computer?
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posted by Idiot Mittens at 8:00 AM PST - 4 comments
Should be simple to insert a "text field" in a form template in Word 2007. Why isn't it?
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posted by RavinDave at 1:34 AM PST - 4 comments
In medical shows like House or E.R., the doctor will often shine a flashlight in to the eye of a comatose patient, but the pupil doesn't constrict. How do they do this special effect?
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posted by 0xFCAF at 1:23 AM PST - 7 comments
October 20
Please suggest elegant graphic/web/web-viewable designs featuring rainbows or rainbow-like/themed elements to inspire me. I'm working on a site for an organization with "Rainbow" in the name, and am having a hard time avoiding both hokeyness (on one end) and austerity (as I overcompensate).
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posted by amtho at 10:39 PM PST - 17 comments
You've probably seen this toy
Jacob's Ladder before. I'm wondering if there are any other illusions that use the same principle, and whether they can be easily recreated by crafty amatuers.
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posted by maryh at 10:15 PM PST - 9 comments
I hate cooking. I
hate cooking. I really, really,
really hate cooking. I need to learn how to love it.
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posted by WCityMike at 9:58 PM PST - 87 comments
What programming interface under windows will allow me make those nice smooth animated transparent windows. For example: the Picasa splashscreen, the Eject display of Bootcamp, or Rainmeter/Rainlendar.
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posted by markovich at 9:38 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the name of the practical joke you play on people, where you pretend to take them xyz hunting, and you get them to go wait somewhere while you "flush" the xyz out. But you actually just like...go home.
posted by aleahey at 9:03 PM PST - 30 comments
In Vancouver, BC, the avenues are numbered sequentially, except the street that should be 9th Ave is called Broadway. I thought nothing of this until noticing that the same is true in Eugene, OR. Is that a bizarre coincidence or is there more to it? I thought maybe it was the same in NYC but it doesn't look like it. What gives?
posted by PercussivePaul at 7:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Hivemind, can you help me work out if my friend will be covered by the health system in trying to see a psychologist in Ontario?
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posted by opsin at 6:52 PM PST - 6 comments
What is the most optimistic music known to humankind, and what is the most pessimistic or depressing music known to humankind? I'm looking for genres but I'm focusing on songs. I am also interested to see which side wins in this competition -- I'd suspect the darker side defeats the lighter side in quantity, but what about quality?
posted by Knigel at 6:39 PM PST - 76 comments
How much should I tip (if at all) for a 10-minute massage after running in a race?
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posted by toaster at 6:26 PM PST - 9 comments
is it possible to play region 1 DVDs on a region 2 macbook without changing the drive setting? I can play them using VLC player on my PC but the mac just ejects the disc if I don't change the drive setting to region 1. Is there any way around this or will I have to keep my old PC around to play all my American DVDs?
posted by Andy Harwood at 4:43 PM PST - 20 comments
My dad needs a new laptop, he's far too old to be pissing about with all the problems and incomprehensible interface rearrangements of Vista so he needs XP. I need it by the beginning of November.
I'm in the UK
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posted by missmagenta at 4:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Last week with the help of AskMetaFilter I installed a new hard drive and a fresh install of Windows XP. Thanks!
Now I would like opinions on software and utilities. Hopefully free.
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posted by snowjoe at 3:22 PM PST - 24 comments
Recommend a good ADSL modem + wireless router (G or N) that can also mount an external hard drive as a network share - for the UK
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posted by adrianhon at 2:43 PM PST - 4 comments
I need a cheap, trustworthy, reliable certificate for a web application for a non-profit, and a walkthrough on how SSL is set up and used.
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posted by Tuwa at 2:12 PM PST - 9 comments
A friend of mine is in talks with a certain comic book writer to adapt a certain graphic novel for the stage. According to the writer's manager, they're interested in at least one run of the show, provided he can show them a satisfactory proposal. Great news! The only problem is, what should that proposal consist of and look like, for presentation to the writer and his manager?
posted by Sticherbeast at 2:09 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm looking for bible/quran/"insert holy book here" quotes that say something to the effect of "You will be taken care of" or "you are in my hands" or somesuch. Verses that say that no matter what happens, I will be looked after. I'm
not looking for verses that say "You are loved".
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posted by Rabulah at 1:31 PM PST - 26 comments
Help me find out about obtaining a Medical Assistant certification/License in the state of Texas.
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posted by drstein at 1:28 PM PST - 4 comments
Is there a doodad that I can hook onto my laptop that will allow me to close it partially, but not let it close all the way? Said gadget should be easily-takeable-offable, too.
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posted by Addlepated at 1:18 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there a way to cook liquid eggwhite so it's the same consistency as eggwhite cooked inside a hardboiled egg? Also, recipes for eggwhites?
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posted by joannemerriam at 12:21 PM PST - 13 comments
I have a vague memory of some show airing during the early 1980s that I think was sponsored by Robin Hood Flour or maybe King Arthur Flour. I have little to no recollection of what happened on the show (some sort of baking challenge for kids maybe?) but I know that I would watch it around lunchtime when I had half-days of kindergarten. It could have been either a PBS or CBC show as we got CKWS out of Kingston, Ont. in my village in Upstate NY. Robin Hood Flour sounds right, so I'm leaning toward it being a Canadian show. Does this ring any bells with anyone?
posted by stefnet at 11:47 AM PST - 11 comments
MacTechFilter: Is this strange activity in my console log the reason my iBook is freezing up?
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posted by annabellee at 6:35 AM PST - 2 comments
Can anyone shed some light on this Turkish (I think) graffiti my friend saw in a (Japanese) train station and copied down in a hurry? (Text inside -- might be unsavory or even NSFW for all I know.)
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posted by No-sword at 1:46 AM PST - 10 comments
If I burn a CD on my Mac here in the U.S., will I have trouble listening to it on a friend's computer in Asia, Europe or the Caribbean?
posted by Kevin A at 12:02 AM PST - 8 comments
October 19
I've scrupulously screened my therapists to find talented, qualified people who are good at what they do, but my therapeutic relationships always peter out after a few months. How can I keep my psychotherapy on track? Please read the more inside!
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posted by freshwater_pr0n at 11:17 PM PST - 24 comments
MythologyFilter: In Norse mythology, is there an object that serves as the 'key' to anything important?
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posted by phaded at 10:40 PM PST - 15 comments
Why is it that when I solve the inequality 0 ? arccos(x) <> cos(?/4)? Why do the operators switch direction?
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posted by PuGZ at 10:00 PM PST - 11 comments
Will this replacement side-view mirror fit my Ford van? I have been researching for days and can't find an answer.
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posted by damehex at 9:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Its midnight on Friday. My roof is leaking. Its supposed to rain all weekend. My house is 3 1/2 stories and the leaky part of the (gabled, Queen Anne-style) roof is not easily or safely accessible to without special equipment that I don't have. Assuming that I'm not going to be able to get anyone to fix this before Monday
at the earliest, is there anything I can do to to at least mitigate the damage?
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posted by anastasiav at 9:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Does anyone know where I can buy or order kegs of hofbrauhaus dunkel beer in the chicagoland area?
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posted by nyu2 at 7:34 PM PST - 6 comments
Could driving with the parking brake on rapidly wear out or destroy the brakes on a car?
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posted by Dasein at 7:29 PM PST - 20 comments
How can I get the fly of my jeans to stop folding open and exposing the zipper?
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posted by k8lin at 7:13 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for interesting, current statistical information on India, especially regarding media technology and infrastructure.
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posted by survivorman at 6:12 PM PST - 4 comments
Hi I was wondering if anyone could recommend to me any sources, either on the internet or of personal experiences and recommendations, of urban exploring in the San Diego area. I am a student at UCSD and Fridays need to be better than catching up on homework. Thank you!
posted by albernathy0 at 6:02 PM PST - 10 comments
I just switched from Entourage 2004 to Mail.app/iCal/Address Book. What techniques and/or add-ons should I be using?
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posted by 4ster at 5:21 PM PST - 4 comments
What are some clever web 2.0 / social networking tools to use to market a book to college aged kids in America these days?
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posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 11 comments
What amazing, unmissable, not-yet-sold out rock/indie/global/generally awesome concerts
anywhere in Europe must I see in the next few months - but *only* on Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays?
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posted by mdonley at 2:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Low-cost, bare-bones, all I wanna do is type - recommend me a low-cost, take-anywhere laptop alternative.
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posted by Happy Dave at 2:22 PM PST - 28 comments
Help a migraine sufferer! My girlfriend’s migraines are apparently set off by storm systems and their associated low-pressure fronts. Does anyone have experience with this?
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posted by willie11 at 1:27 PM PST - 23 comments
Sewing and Internet Tutorials: Find me a *really good* *idiot-proof* internet tutorial on how to sew a button onto a suit jacket such that it will: A) Not fall off for a long long time, B) Look professional and all that, and C) Have some (small) length of somehow robust thread between the jacket and the button, like the other buttons.
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posted by sdis at 1:02 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm dressing up as the
Morton Salt Girl for Halloween. Where can I find her outfit (ie, long sleeves, smocked yellow dress) for an adult?
posted by Maia at 12:44 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm an IT professional who is having a very hard time finding a job. What am I doing wrong?
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posted by PetiePal at 11:46 AM PST - 14 comments
When I lived in London, I used to bring US friends stuff from Harrods or Harvey Nichols as gifts. Now that I live in LA, what roughly equivalent gifts could I send to people in the UK? Bonus points if it's specifically related to LA, although just US related is good too.
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posted by forallmankind at 11:39 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for a definitive answer: Is the
Gazelle a reasonable cardio workout or isn't it?
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