What is the easiest way to replace the text or pictures on a website with your own pictures, preferably using Firefox? Where should a person who only knows a bit of HTML start? [more inside]
posted by WhackyparseThis at 11:46 PM PST - 5 comments

Why did my totally toilet trained dog just cock a leg on the couch right in front of me? [more inside]
posted by Wantok at 11:34 PM PST - 17 comments

Whats a good photography / video site, that's not about the technology? [more inside]
posted by rocco at 9:55 PM PST - 8 comments

I'm worried about some old Usenet postings. Help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:50 PM PST - 21 comments

I'd like to cash out a Roth IRA and make those funds available to my parents. But because early withdrawal is a No Good Terrible Bad Idea, I can't find much specific advice on the subject. I don't have a financial planner right now. You are not my financial planner, but perhaps you can help me check my work in figuring out the ramifications? [more inside]
posted by desuetude at 9:35 PM PST - 13 comments

What kind of yoga pants should I get for work (that won't get all pilly in the lady bits area)? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 8:57 PM PST - 16 comments

How can you merge and combine imported and converted .pdf to Excel 2007pages? [more inside]
posted by ~Sushma~ at 8:02 PM PST - 5 comments

I think I'm clinically depressed, and it's screwing me up academically. What do I do to salvage the last couple weeks of the semester? [more inside]
posted by qvinx at 8:00 PM PST - 26 comments

What is the best shampoo to use for gray hair? [more inside]
posted by cleo at 7:53 PM PST - 7 comments

I have a piercing. In my clitoral hood. I can't remove it. I have to fly on Thursday, if I go through the porno scanner will this create an issue? I am nearly sick with worrying about this.
posted by anonymous at 7:51 PM PST - 18 comments

He's a silly nerd. I love him for it, but the more I find myself getting seriously attached to those things that he does, the more I find myself worrying that one day I won't be able to appreciate it as much as I do now... [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:51 PM PST - 15 comments

American citizen wants to spend some months living in a Spanish-speaking country and at least break even. Halp! Details within. [more inside]
posted by threeants at 7:35 PM PST - 17 comments

I'd like to build a really minimalistic time lapse rig [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks at 7:32 PM PST - 9 comments

Should I repair my damaged car for significantly more than its original cost, or buy a new cheap used vehicle? [more inside]
posted by ajarbaday at 7:24 PM PST - 13 comments

I want to keep my iTunes Media on a network volume when I'm home and on a portable drive when I'm traveling. Meanwhile I need to keep my Mobile Applications on my internal hard drive at all times. Is this possible? [more inside]
posted by alms at 7:17 PM PST - 7 comments

Given 'optimal' circumstances, what are the typical odds of conception from a single act of unprotected intercourse? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:16 PM PST - 13 comments

I'm a straight 29-year old male, who for various reasons has never dated and now is trying to get started. The problem is that I never learned how to flirt, and I'm totally clueless about how to either generate interest or recognize interest in others. What's worse, the standard "Martian's guides to dating" are almost useless to me because my primary social activities are forms of partner dancing, in which the norms of physical contact are different enough that I can't use the standard signals to judge someone's interest. So, what can I do to attract the ladies or notice when they're attracted to me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:15 PM PST - 19 comments

Will a writ of execution against the (dead) owner of a house we're buying screw up the sale? [more inside]
posted by DuckGirl at 7:06 PM PST - 5 comments

I like Richard Feynman, I like Randy Paulsch. I like them because they are passionate with the things they do and they are inspiring to other people. Who else is passionate and inspiring like these fine men?
posted by bbxx at 6:50 PM PST - 18 comments

I'm currently looking for some new fantasy books to read. The last thread I found that was closest to this was in 2004, so I figure some new stuff has come out since then. I'm looking for books that are actually well written, and aren't overly dense or ridiculous. [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 6:38 PM PST - 38 comments

First World Problems Filter: Good fortune recently shined upon me, and I won a copy of Adobe CS5 Design Premium. Help me decide what to do with it? [more inside]
posted by litnerd at 5:51 PM PST - 15 comments

What is "drv.mv" on a Windows computer? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments

Can you recommend some music that I would like? I buy used vinyl records, and am looking to expand my collection to include artists I may not yet be familiar with. [more inside]
posted by cp311 at 5:32 PM PST - 16 comments

Should I buy a new computer now, or will I just kick myself in six months because it will be cheaper? I am contemplating buying the iMac, but the cost of getting 16GB of RAM upgrade adds about a grand to the total price. I really want to have a lot of speed. Is it likely for the price to go down much in the next 6 months? If so, will it be substantial (worth putting off the instant gratification), or will it be insignificant as a % of the total price? Thank you for helping me make this decision. (As a side note, does anyone know of a good PC that is comparable to the iMac? I couldn't find one that had a solid state HD) Thanks again!
posted by gibbsjd77 at 5:31 PM PST - 18 comments

For our Honeymoon, my other half and I will be going to London for 5 days, Paris for 4 days, make our way to Barcelona for 5 days, then Bangkok for ten days. I'm hoping for some recommendations for the leg from Paris to Barcelona, and Bangkok but feel to offer any recommendations! [more inside]
posted by Admira at 5:30 PM PST - 9 comments

What computer game, online or otherwise, or other avatar-maker type program, has the best character-portrait maker? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady at 5:09 PM PST - 10 comments

I receive a couple of non-Gmail-filtered spam emails a day, from a friend's compromised machine/account. I can easily deal with them / filter them / discard them. Besides hitting "Report Spam" I'm just wondering if there is a better place to report these consistent messages. I've been getting them for 6 months or so, doesn't seem the Big G's learning algorithm is ever gonna catch on...
posted by Exchequer at 5:06 PM PST - 10 comments

Vancouver Filter: Does anyone know of a good dressmaker/seamstress who is experienced with altering wedding dresses, is not too expensive, and can work FAST? Also, are there any Mefite dressmakers or seamstresses anywhere who could give me an idea of how much these alterations should cost? [more inside]
posted by keep it under cover at 4:50 PM PST - 1 comments

The internet has obviously fostered, or at least made easier, lots of collaboration, at least in the software field with linux, firefox, etc. Does anyone have any good examples of collaboration projects that took place before the internet?
posted by theNeutral at 4:30 PM PST - 22 comments

What have your experiences been with (endoscopic) sinus surgery? [more inside]
posted by altopower at 4:12 PM PST - 28 comments

Best CMS for a Membership Site/Forum Combination? [more inside]
posted by darth_tedious at 4:11 PM PST - 3 comments

Help us plan our Scandanavian honeymoon! [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues at 4:08 PM PST - 9 comments

I just started using Pidgin, and I like it, but I don't like the default sound when I receive a message. Previously, I IMed using gchat within my gmail account and really liked the little "dink" sounds that it made. Is there a way to import those sounds into Pidgin? Google is less than helpful on this front.
posted by Fuego at 4:05 PM PST - 4 comments

Just bought a used car last week with cash and received the title and other paperwork at time of purchase. Now I can't find the title and I need to get the car registered. What do I need to do? [more inside]
posted by John Frum at 4:02 PM PST - 2 comments

Is it unethical to bypass the technical recruiter and go straight to the recruiting company? [more inside]
posted by TheOtherSide at 3:31 PM PST - 24 comments

I remember a college professor telling me about a book, probably Latin American, possibly magical realism, in which the table of contents could be shuffled around according to some provided lists, and the book re-read accordingly, acquiring new meanings and interpretations with each shuffle. What is it called? Also welcome: suggestions for novels with a similar style or feeling, or which play with the medium in a similar way (I've already read House of Leaves).
posted by lhall at 3:25 PM PST - 16 comments

What are the best online communities for poets? This previous thread says that poetryslamming was pretty good, but it looks dead now. Are there any others?
posted by yaymukund at 3:20 PM PST - 2 comments

So, I'm running a shoutcast server. Properly forwarded ports and everything, and people can listen, give the info a look. However, my other DJs can't connect from remote IPs. What's going on? It just disconnects them.
posted by Askiba at 3:06 PM PST - 1 comments

Gift-list filter: what to get an eight-year-old boy who is obsessed with disasters, decay, big things collapsing, and 'Earth after people' scenarios? [more inside]
posted by lovecrafty at 3:04 PM PST - 42 comments

So I am stuck at work with Excel 97. I am trying to do something that seems simple enough in my head but just isn't. Basically, I have a workbook filled with a bunch of worksheets. In some of those worksheets, I would a list of documents in a given folder with hyperlinks to those documents. I've managed to sort out a way to create a list of documents in a folder which updates each time the whole book is opened, but I really, really want that hyperlinked capability. More inside. [more inside]
posted by neksys at 3:03 PM PST - 1 comments

Android app/widget help: I really enjoyed the WebOS calendar, especially the way it blocked out hours of the day. [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments

Hoping someone can offer some insights on pursuing a PhD. under there circumstances???? [more inside]
posted by mdn31 at 2:55 PM PST - 19 comments

Excel 2007 text to column help. [more inside]
posted by Ezrie at 2:50 PM PST - 19 comments

How much does one tip each member of a housekeeping team? [more inside]
posted by colin_l at 2:43 PM PST - 5 comments

I need advice on fixing condensation on aluminum window frames. My house has a ton of aluminum window frames. Now that the weather has turned cold water is condensing on them, puddling at the bottom of the frames, and causing problems. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by bq at 2:36 PM PST - 8 comments

Where can I find a good book on the preparation and cooking of ramen in English? [more inside]
posted by whitneyarner at 2:23 PM PST - 6 comments

How to protect a website? [more inside]
posted by Aya at 2:00 PM PST - 6 comments

DCfilter/Therapyfilter: I'm looking for a therapist in the Washington, DC area that takes United Healthcare. I also need some general advice on starting therapy-- I haven't done it in several years and my previous experience with it wasn't great. I'm being treated with medications for depression. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:51 PM PST - 3 comments

I decided to buy my wife a small Medieval LARP weapons cache for Christmas. I know she will like it, but I want to wrap this gift so it will really wow her. I am in need of a clever or creative suggestion to put together this gift - without spending more than about 25 bucks on some sort of the thematic presentation. Help me tie up the best gift ever! [more inside]
posted by faheypb at 1:45 PM PST - 14 comments

I am trying to plan a thesis project with the external adviser of my dreams, and it's not going well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:26 PM PST - 6 comments

I'm prone to UTIs after intercourse. What sex positions are less likely to cause UTIs? (NSFW) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:26 PM PST - 24 comments

Please help us contact social services in the Netherlands! We are in the UK. [more inside]
posted by tanc at 1:18 PM PST - 7 comments

I left a laptop in the back of a cab, with a daytimer, and two library books. [more inside]
posted by PinkMoose at 1:09 PM PST - 8 comments

I'm organizing a local music festival. Although the proceeds are all to be donated to local charities, I will probably end up taking in large amounts of money in the range of a few thousand dollars and arranging sponsorships through local businesses. What is the cheapest and easiest way to limit my personal liability in the event that complications arise? [more inside]
posted by magnificent frigatebird at 1:07 PM PST - 3 comments

Can I put a manually updated home page in front of what WordPress generates, using the Thesis theme framework? [more inside]
posted by aaronetc at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments

Visiting Canton, OH... what food items do I need to take back with me? [more inside]
posted by byebyejekki at 12:30 PM PST - 6 comments

So, about 2 months ago I took some Phentermine, about 7 pills over the course of 2 weeks. I didn't have a prescription. I now have to take a hair test for a new job and bonus! if I test positive I will get reported to the authorities, mandatory. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:02 PM PST - 39 comments

Google-Fu fail filter: I am looking for a site that allows you to poll a targeted audience about 2 options. I think its relatively new and the pricing was very reasonable, around $5/500 responses. [more inside]
posted by halseyaa at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments

On a nostalgia kick I de-mothballed the PS2 and picked up a used copy of Half-Life. I was halfway through the game yesterday when I lost power. I was quicksaving frequently--practically every room (wussy, I know). Mystery: The saved game is still there--but it isn't. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie at 11:56 AM PST - 3 comments

So many savvy friends have been gmail-hacked lately that I'm freaking out. Please give me the latest advice. [more inside]
posted by cyndigo at 11:26 AM PST - 21 comments

Hate the formula, love the color: other ideas for lipsticks that replicate Revlon's Just Bitten Lipstain in Gothic, which is a lovely deep blue-toned red? [more inside]
posted by stellaluna at 11:03 AM PST - 13 comments

What's the easiest way to manage comics (cbr) on an ipad? Dropbox or is there an easier way to upload them. If dropbox, how can I combine 40 CBR issues into one cbr that I can readt through without stopping every ten minutes to download and re-load a new issue? [more inside]
posted by rev- at 10:57 AM PST - 5 comments

I want to give a domain name or three as a gift to a friend who blogs on WordPress. I'd like to include some unusual international TLDs, but is that a good idea? [more inside]
posted by schweik at 10:56 AM PST - 4 comments

Can you help point me to some of the best and most interesting Harry Potter related reading? [more inside]
posted by philipy at 10:56 AM PST - 16 comments

Please share your list of dog-friendly restaurants in San Francisco with me. [more inside]
posted by jeffamaphone at 10:54 AM PST - 9 comments

Another NYC parking question... Moving to NYC and will be staying in temporary housing for at least a month in downtown Manhattan/Battery Park area starting this Saturday. We need a reasonably located/priced, secure parking spot for a least a month until we figure out where our permanent home will be. I'm not expecting much need to move the car during this time. I know similar questions have been asked and answered, Pier 40 (+/-$300 month) is already on the list, but I would appreciate any advice on closer/convenient, farther/cheaper or Pier 40 experience. Thank you.
posted by mbx at 10:38 AM PST - 6 comments

I am looking to buy my first digital video camera and would like some recommendations. Preferably something I could use around the office to edit semi-professional looking internal company videos. Hard drive? Flash drive? Budget is $600 or less. THANKS!
posted by punkfloyd at 10:30 AM PST - 2 comments

My website got hacked the other night; a piece of code was inserted that generated spam. I'm technical enough to have found the offending code, and I simply removed it, but I'm baffled as to how the code got inserted in the first place…. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by soulbarn at 10:03 AM PST - 18 comments

Why did my monitor turn blue? ... and now today, I cant seem to get it to work. (I'm sooo clueless.) [more inside]
posted by saragoodman3 at 10:02 AM PST - 11 comments

Walk me through getting prescription glasses online, please. [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 9:58 AM PST - 26 comments

I'm looking for a documentary on French history. Something similar to Simon Schamra's BBC series "A History of Britain". [more inside]
posted by xotis at 9:58 AM PST - 5 comments

Where can I find where can I find ringtones/text message sounds made out of... tones (like the old school ones)? [more inside]
posted by darkgroove at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments

I'm working on a Wordpress blog that has a number of "featured" (not quite the right word) items on the front page - these are not grouped together and are not in any order. I want to be able to link to them on the main page using anchors. [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments

In the lyrics to "Desolation Row" Bob Dylan writes: Cinderella, she seems so easy “It takes one to know one,” she smiles And puts her hands in her back pockets Bette Davis style. Was that really something Bette Davis did irl or in the movies? Is there a screen shot of her doing this? Or... is this line just a piece of Mr. Dylan's fertile imagination?
posted by Xurando at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments

Where other than Canada (specifically the prairies) can I teach and earn a comparable income? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill at 9:39 AM PST - 7 comments

Occupations for non-academic research? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:35 AM PST - 15 comments

Where can I find videos of old SNL episodes? I'm looking for a skit from this one.
posted by jbradley at 9:25 AM PST - 10 comments

Rotten Ronnie's/GreaseDonLo's, Crappy Tire, Tar-gét, Wally World, Value Village (a la Phoebe "Néstlé TollBooth"), StupidStore, and more! What are your family's favorite colloquialisms for these and other "reputable" establishments? [more inside]
posted by Khazk at 8:53 AM PST - 219 comments

UK spelling question: I'm applying for a job. Which format should I use on my CV and cover letter? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:48 AM PST - 15 comments

What's a great name for a Crossfit gym? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:48 AM PST - 11 comments

How will the end of extended unemployment benefits on the federal level affect my wife on Massachusetts unemployment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:47 AM PST - 4 comments

Illustrator gurus - I need your help!!! Need to recreate a logo and I'm out of my element! [more inside]
posted by radioamy at 8:27 AM PST - 17 comments

Of these 5 people, who should I ask for letters of recommendation. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Silvertree at 8:21 AM PST - 10 comments

Photoshop question: How can I rotate my text 90° without rasterizing it? I'm using Photoshop 6.0. [more inside]
posted by maryr at 8:08 AM PST - 7 comments

Seeking a new work and travel bag, when the one I really want I cannot afford! I'm looking for a bag to use for the next 10+ years as a work bag and when I travel. [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 8:04 AM PST - 14 comments

How do I find some not-yet-famous Paul Grahams and Seth Godins? I'd like to put together a small circle of bright iconoclasts for regular online conversations. Graham and Godin would be perfect, but they're otherwise engaged. How do I find people who are curious, wise, and highly verbal, but haven't (yet) attracted large audiences?
posted by markcmyers at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments

Which Woody Allen movies mention 'saving string'? Definitely Zelig and Love and Death, but are there others? This question has been bothering me for years, and has been reawakened (but not answered) by this Mefi post. I'm also interested in earlier (but not later) references to saving string by other people.
posted by beniamino at 8:02 AM PST - 5 comments

How do I compile general rules for the videographers my org hires so that they give us videos that are usable and easy to embed in various spots. [more inside]
posted by jdl at 7:46 AM PST - 2 comments

Does anyone know why hiking boots have round laces? While sneakers seem to always have flat laces, it seems like hiking boots often have round ones. I'm just curious.
posted by snofoam at 7:25 AM PST - 16 comments

I'm looking for a women's winter hiking boot / trail shoe. Specifications inside.. [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 7:05 AM PST - 6 comments

I'm thinking about doing a diet/nutrition experiment on myself where I cut out foods that are known to cause serious health issues (disease and/or allergic reactions). What resources can best help me with this? [more inside]
posted by buckaroo_benzai at 7:03 AM PST - 23 comments

Please help me with the feelings of burnout. [more inside]
posted by floweredfish at 7:02 AM PST - 10 comments

Christmas List Question: Netbook or Cheap Laptop for wife [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 at 7:01 AM PST - 26 comments

My girlfriend and I are looking at apartments in Savannah, GA this Friday, but we are at a loss as to what questions we should be asking and what we should be looking for when we physically see the apartments. [more inside]
posted by arcolz at 6:40 AM PST - 12 comments

I lost pretty much everything I own when my apartment building burned down about a week ago. I had been putting most of my energy & time into job search. Now I've had to take a big step backwards & deal with some basic problems involving recovering from a disaster & rebuilding my life from scratch. That's where I'm turning to you, the Hive. I'm looking for ideas, tips, stories & practical suggestions for starting over after you've lost everything in a disaster. I'm somewhat at a loss & anything you can do to make this process easier would be greatly appreciated.
posted by scalefree at 6:26 AM PST - 31 comments

I'm sharing how the military and us government (national and local) are currently using social media and would appreciate any great current stats, links or resources that you have found compelling. thank you for your help.
posted by quiverandquill at 6:15 AM PST - 7 comments

Are there any examples (successful and less so) of University and Higher Education transparency in the internet realm? [more inside]
posted by davemee at 5:51 AM PST - 13 comments

I really hope people don't see this as me promoting myself; I really need shared experience and advice about how to market myself. I am on some business forums but they tend to promote just themselves as THE place to market yourself - there must be more... So, I run a proofreading/copyediting/copywriting/transcribing business. Doing OK as I launched while working full time at a day job. Now looking to transition out of the day job, a step at a time, so I can spend that time on the business. Eventual aim: work a 40 hour week just on the business, at home, for myself. But the day job might require me to drop 2.5 days a week rather than the 1 I can really cope with. So I need to up my marketing to drive some business my way. Any solutions you've used that really work? e.g. there is a consensus that Yellow Pages/Yell is not worth the fee. Also I work with US and UK clients, though UK based - any hints for reaching more US people? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee at 5:26 AM PST - 9 comments

My daughter was seriously injured more than a year and a half ago. We hired an attorney. The attorney was gung-ho for a while. Then he dropped the case. We kind of gave up. Now, I realize that my daughter's life has been severely compromised by her injuries. We still have a few months when we could refile with a different attorney. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian at 5:22 AM PST - 21 comments

How do Russians refer to the fall of communism, and the changes that followed? Before this they had lots of cool works like perestroika and glasnost. Do they have a word for that too?
posted by deeper red at 5:20 AM PST - 5 comments

Please tell me everything a small-time creative professional should know about building a modest yet positive web presence. Must-dos, pitfalls, good habits and provider recommendations...I would like to hear them all.
posted by embrangled at 4:12 AM PST - 6 comments

I'm a Faming Lips noob, and am passionately in love with Yoshimi Battles the Pink Robots - Where to next? They have about 90 gazillion albums - so which are standouts?
posted by the noob at 4:08 AM PST - 16 comments

I would like to have a time series of hourly electricity spot market prices, for at least one year, possibly more, to test a statistical model I'm investigating. Can I get them for free anywhere? [more inside]
posted by themel at 3:42 AM PST - 4 comments

I guess I don't understand cricket as well as I thought. Can someone explain how and why the first test in The Ashes ended in a draw? [more inside]
posted by undercoverhuwaaah at 3:30 AM PST - 10 comments

My 12-year old 6th grade son wants to mention that he has OCD for an in-class project and I don't know how to handle this. I know as a middle school teacher that his audience may not respond the positive/neutral way he thinks they will and while I want as a mommy to spare him unnecessary peer nastiness, I also don't want him to think OCD is something to hide. Help. [more inside]
posted by dzaz at 3:10 AM PST - 30 comments

DAB, DAB+ or Analogue FM, what is the future of Radio, and what would you buy today? Its a potential Christmas gift for someone in Netherlands / UK. [more inside]
posted by mary8nne at 2:41 AM PST - 14 comments

Can I find my cache for a specific website I visited regularly on Google Chrome on a mac? [more inside]
posted by wayland at 12:35 AM PST - 10 comments

I'm learning English. When you native English speakers say, "for some", it generally means,"for some people"? Or,for example, "for some reason" is occasionally shortened to "for some"?
posted by mizukko at 12:15 AM PST - 12 comments

Help! Mother gets 10-15 new magazines in the mail every day. She doesn't want to get rid of the old ones because of a privacy risk? Wha ? What privacy risk? [more inside]
posted by jason9009 at 11:56 PM PST - 23 comments

What is the best 3D software (preferably for Mac) for doing stuff besides modeling motorcycle parts and video game characters? I'm primarily interested in creating things like infographics in 3D. [more inside]
posted by ejfox at 11:28 PM PST - 9 comments

The circumstances: 1 dog. 1 door to the backyard (note: there is no doggy door.) Whenever I let him out to go do his business, he RUSHES outside as if he's after a predator, and barks, even if there is nothing there. [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice at 11:24 PM PST - 11 comments

Gap year-ing vegan headed to New Zealand to WWOOF (farm) and hike from January through April. May I please hear your suggestions/advice/experiences? [more inside]
posted by alexandermatheson at 10:56 PM PST - 8 comments

NameThatTuneFilter: heard a song earlier tonight while trying on shirts at Nordstrom Rack. Meant to Google the lyrics. Promptly forgot. Am now heartbroken. [more inside]
posted by julthumbscrew at 10:48 PM PST - 8 comments

Where can I buy Joose energy drin/ malt liquor? It has just been made illegal in california. Are there states where you can still buy it? Is bringing it back from Mexico a possibility? Or will I be jailed for trafficking caffeine?
posted by TigerCrane at 9:47 PM PST - 9 comments

I bought Theazine, an energy supplement to help with school work. Everyone in my family is making a big deal out of it. Idk what to think anymore. [more inside]
posted by NotSoSiniSter at 9:11 PM PST - 26 comments

I'm looking for Nintendo Wii games that scratch my epic storyline itch but won't frustrate my intermediate skill and very intermittent play opportunities... [more inside]
posted by nanojath at 9:04 PM PST - 24 comments

CockroachCuriosityFilter: was this critter sick, dumb, or really brave? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 8:49 PM PST - 18 comments

Does anybody have a good system for rating photos in iPhoto or some other 0-5 stars rating system? [more inside]
posted by that girl at 8:46 PM PST - 8 comments

If you lay your forehead on the palm of your hand and look down at your forearm, you get a distorted view of the connection between wrist and forearm, as well as a sort of "ghost" forearm silhouette at the margins. What's this called, why does it happen, and are there any paintings or other art that captures these effects?
posted by shivohum at 8:35 PM PST - 13 comments

How can I stop coughing, or make it not hurt to do so? [more inside]
posted by gally99 at 8:28 PM PST - 16 comments

What should I do about inappropriate content on Facebook? [more inside]
posted by Felex at 8:23 PM PST - 28 comments

I am a guy who is inexperienced with relationships. I like a girl who has been my friend for couple of years. I don't know what her feelings are. We sometimes hang out together, but usually with other people. I want something more but don't know how to proceed. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:21 PM PST - 16 comments

I'm applying for US Citizenship. How should I answer the question about affiliations & groups that I'm a member of? [more inside]
posted by zaphod at 8:20 PM PST - 11 comments

I'm giving my 1GHz Power PC G4 Mac to a charity because I'm getting a new Intel-based one. What's the best way to restore it to factory settings, so there's no trace of my personal data or installed programs on it? Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments

Suddenly getting a lot of mail for people who don't live here. Is this something to be concerned about? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 7:37 PM PST - 10 comments

How did you know therapy was benefiting you? [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:33 PM PST - 8 comments

Is it okay to haggle for the price of used jewelry? Specifically, a $35,000 engagement ring? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:18 PM PST - 22 comments

Where is the best place to people-watch in London. [more inside]
posted by jschu at 7:16 PM PST - 13 comments

Should I buy a rowing machine? [more inside]
posted by Tu13es at 6:35 PM PST - 16 comments

Is foreign travel out of my budget, or am I just not budgeting right? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:33 PM PST - 47 comments

I don't follow sports and want to understand why this Lebron James and Michael Jordan mashup makes sense. I know who MJ is but don't know James from Adam.
posted by ArcAm at 6:33 PM PST - 9 comments

Looking for music shop-talk in audio form [more inside]
posted by chaff at 6:18 PM PST - 7 comments

I am seriously considering going PA school. Help me sort out the money part. [more inside]
posted by Leta at 6:07 PM PST - 8 comments

Where can I find out specific details about the size (in persons employed) by the federal government during the Washington, Adams, and Jefferson administrations? [more inside]
posted by absalom at 5:57 PM PST - 2 comments

Can someone identify what filter or effect this is. I believe it's an iPhone app. Thanks. [more inside]
posted by rmmcclay at 5:54 PM PST - 3 comments

Help me beat my string of terrible dating relationships [more inside]
posted by servix at 5:35 PM PST - 18 comments

I recently saw the Music Tapes perform, and the lead guy played his banjo almost entirely with a violin bow. I ordered this cheap (but new) bow yesterday. Anybody have any tips/experience playing the electric or classical guitar or banjo with a bow? [more inside]
posted by Corduroy at 5:32 PM PST - 11 comments

Cheer me up, mefites! I need a good laugh. [more inside]
posted by backwards compatible at 5:24 PM PST - 73 comments

What should we realistically budget for a honeymoon in Paris? How low can we go and still have a good time? [more inside]
posted by kindall at 5:24 PM PST - 36 comments

I'm looking for high-quality solid t-shirts with a modern/tailored fit but not as tailored as American Apparel. [more inside]
posted by alligatorman at 5:02 PM PST - 8 comments

Help me find a new bra! I'm looking for something lightly padded, underwire-free, and available in Canada. [more inside]
posted by vanitas at 4:32 PM PST - 17 comments

Is there a viable way to break Anchor's trademark lockdown of "Steam" style ale? [more inside]
posted by edgeways at 4:29 PM PST - 11 comments

I need a replacement for a beloved page-a-day calendar that has been discontinued. [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 4:25 PM PST - 2 comments

How, mentally, can I overcome refined sugar? How can I do it? [more inside]
posted by Philipschall at 4:24 PM PST - 26 comments

Where in Los Angeles can I purchase (very tiny) #00 cross-point screws and the same size screwdriver? [more inside]
posted by saguaro at 4:21 PM PST - 8 comments

Bond fund: is this a rational move for savings to get a higher yield? [more inside]
posted by Short Attention Sp at 4:06 PM PST - 8 comments

Whats the deal with these black bracelets? [more inside]
posted by ZackTM at 4:02 PM PST - 18 comments

HardWaterFilter: My mother is frustrated because she now has to soak her dishes in lime-away to get them as clean as they used to get in the dishwasher. She believes this is because the amount of phosphates in diswashing soap has recently been lowered. She is on well water and it is pretty hard water. Is there anything she can do to get her dishes clean in the dishwasher again? [more inside]
posted by Mozzie at 4:02 PM PST - 16 comments

Please help me find running shoes and/or inserts with good arch support for someone with plantar fasciitis [more inside]
posted by Neekee at 3:38 PM PST - 8 comments

How to make old mahogany furniture prettier and less oppressive? [more inside]
posted by amber_dale at 3:34 PM PST - 17 comments

A person recently mentioned, as an aside, a Samuel Beckett essay (or play, or story) featuring the "Trade Union", which was described as the thing that conspires against ordinary individuals in the quotidian (i.e. when you forget to take your umbrella and it rains, that's the fault of the "Trade Union"; or when you can't find your car keys, that's down to the "Trade Union".) [more inside]
posted by chavenet at 3:17 PM PST - 3 comments

Can anyone recommend a great book (or magazine or website or series) on DIY home repair and remodeling? [more inside]
posted by piers at 3:14 PM PST - 10 comments

Microsoft Excel Filter: When I type 0.000, I want the cell to display "0.000" and not "0". How do I stop all of this ridiculous autoformating in Excel for good? [more inside]
posted by nickerbocker at 3:10 PM PST - 23 comments

My sister needs to make YouTube videos for her business. The camera outputs MP4 files. Needs the ability to edit and add beginning and ending slides. Output should be uploadable to YouTube. Currently using VideoPad (on Vista) which keeps outputting video with out-of-sync audio. Suggested software should work on Vista or Windows 7. Any ideas? (besides Movie Maker)
posted by ao4047 at 2:58 PM PST - 5 comments

What is this creepy insect that I found in a neat, quarter-inch hole in a dead pine tree in my yard? [more inside]
posted by dylan20 at 2:54 PM PST - 17 comments

What's a nice but creative bridal party gift for indie, laid-back, baseball-loving Chicago bride? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 2:46 PM PST - 6 comments

Help me think of scenarios for my students to create dialogues about. [more inside]
posted by la_rousse at 2:45 PM PST - 12 comments

What does this Arabic writing say? [more inside]
posted by AngerBoy at 2:32 PM PST - 18 comments

Please recommend some danceable music that fits the following draconian criteria: [more inside]
posted by expialidocious at 2:18 PM PST - 24 comments

Recommend me some popular science written by practicing scientists. [more inside]
posted by IjonTichy at 2:14 PM PST - 32 comments

HeatFilter: I'm out of heating oil, and won't get delivery for 24-48 hours. Should I worry about my pipes? [more inside]
posted by weaponsgradecarp at 2:13 PM PST - 25 comments

Help me plan a Christmas vacation for my mom. [more inside]
posted by Fireland at 2:12 PM PST - 6 comments

How can we develop the kind of family where things like race and sexuality and other big topics are discussed in an open, healthy, relaxed way? [more inside]
posted by flail at 2:04 PM PST - 17 comments

In search of fun - but informative - wedding books for our young ring bearers (ages 6 and 4) and younger flower girl (age 3)? [more inside]
posted by acorn1515 at 1:56 PM PST - 5 comments

Can a check I write bounce if I deposited a higher value check a couple of days before the date on the check and made no purchases in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by vlsd at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments

What do I do about bipolar boyfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:43 PM PST - 16 comments

What's so funny about peace, love, and the 17th Amendment? [more inside]
posted by It's Never Lurgi at 1:14 PM PST - 21 comments

What type of exterior door should I buy ?? I need a good exterior door to keep out the cold, I'm looking into Thermatru, but I need some advice. [more inside]
posted by absolutshrk at 1:01 PM PST - 5 comments

"Phasing" a solid object through another solid object: Possible? [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 12:57 PM PST - 14 comments

Looking for a way to run videos from a website so they will play on a smartphone. [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 12:56 PM PST - 4 comments

I think I would like to buy a loom. Yes, for weaving things. [more inside]
posted by functionequalsform at 12:56 PM PST - 16 comments

This summer, I went up in the attic & cleaned out most of the detritus there, which included a letter from the Civil War and a sword. However, what's most intriguing to me is the three still-sealed bottles of beer I found.. and what to do with them. [more inside]
posted by zempf at 12:55 PM PST - 9 comments

Amtrak etiquette - what do you do with your seat when you head to the cafe car? [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 12:52 PM PST - 15 comments

Seeking large ankle bells like the ones I saw at the NYC Hispanic Day Parade [more inside]
posted by jcrcarter at 12:44 PM PST - 3 comments

Asking for a friend: I'm participating in a workplace version of "The Biggest Loser." What are some good ways for me to jump start my weight loss for the first check-in AND also see the greatest results in the 2-month contest period? [more inside]
posted by karizma at 12:43 PM PST - 12 comments

How can ICT be better used in Home Economics (or if you like, with the economics and management of the home and community) also known in some places as family and consumer sciences? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 12:33 PM PST - 8 comments

Are gilt page edges made of real gold, and if so can I get it off the pages and sell it? [more inside]
posted by crazylegs at 12:03 PM PST - 15 comments

Vintage touch tone phone receives calls but won't generate tone. [more inside]
posted by chococat at 11:55 AM PST - 6 comments

25 year old single female (kinda) city mouse might go country mouse. How well advised is this move?? I would like to hear from people that have done this and loved it or hated it. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:39 AM PST - 28 comments

I would like to get a poster print of the image Tom Waits, Relaxing By Piano, photographed by Henry Diltz as a Christmas present for a friend. Can anyone suggest where I might be able to purchase such a thing? [more inside]
posted by tyrantkitty at 11:37 AM PST - 6 comments

Class war music. [more inside]
posted by enn at 11:36 AM PST - 73 comments

Please help me leave my job and get a new one. The last straw was being forced to work Thanksgiving. I am so outta here. But I'm not actually sure how to look for a job. [more inside]
posted by Bottlecap at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments

As a handmade gift for some folks who met in World of Warcraft, fell in love, and got married, I would like to use an image that says both A) Love, and B) WoW. I found info on Love Tokens and "Love is in the Air" items (and a pretty badass-looking plaque), but I don't play the game, so I worry that an item that visually seems to say "Love" may also have deleterious side-effects or something. I like the non-obviousness of the Lovely Charm Collector's Kit, but again, I'm way over my head. WoW players, what think you?
posted by Greg Nog at 11:01 AM PST - 10 comments

I need to build a short-ish (maybe 15' or so?) pneumatic tube system between two large (12") clear globes powered by a leaf blower. I have the globes, and the blower is being sourced, but now I need the tubes themselves. I'm looking for clear plastic tubing around 3" in diameter (though I'm flexible) that comes in both straight and curved segments. Cheap is good! Also, I'm in the Chicago area, but I can drive to pick up the items as this is somewhat time sensitive. Any suggestions for vendors that might have such odd items would be greatly appreciated TIA!
posted by Imhotep is Invisible at 10:50 AM PST - 10 comments

I found this framed vintage image of a lightly dressed woman at an antique store in southern Colorado. Disassembling the frame, I noticed that the image seems to have been printed on paperboard, and it may be one portion trimmed from a larger poster. It's a monochrome image with limited use of color -- the yellow of her garments, the pink of her cheeks, the light blue cast to the background. TinEye was not helpful. I am hoping some MeFite who recognizes the woman or the image can tell me who she is or where the picture comes from. Failing that, some general guesses on the picture’s vintage or provenance would be welcome.
posted by Joey Bagels at 10:38 AM PST - 13 comments

Anyone know of a better podcast client than iTunes? [more inside]
posted by Cosine at 10:28 AM PST - 17 comments

I just bought this pin on Etsy (side and back view). It was listed by a Latvian seller who says it's a vintage Soviet-era item. This pin must have been a mass-produced item, since I saw one exactly like it on Etsy last spring, though someone else beat me to the purchase that time. I'm intrigued by the image of swans seemingly menacing a woman and her child, and I wonder if it perhaps references a Slavic folktale. A friend has suggested that it might be a Swan Lake reference, though to my mind it doesn't suit the narrative. Your thoughts and best guesses?
posted by orange swan at 10:26 AM PST - 7 comments

Very Large Images on the Web: Which blogs display very large images (2.3MB smallish example) in simple and satisfying ways? How can I do the same? [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj at 10:05 AM PST - 12 comments

Which city is a better place for a divorced woman in her early 40s to find a male partner (mid-30s to late 40s, roughly); a group of likeminded liberal, intellectual friends, and a decent technical writing job -- Austin or Chicago? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:02 AM PST - 11 comments

How do I stay sane at a job I hate? I am desperately unhappy in my current job and have been looking for something else. It's taking awhile though... how do I keep from jumping out the figurative window? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:02 AM PST - 14 comments

Probability filter: after eating the TD turkey we play the Turkey game which consists of tossing six dice. The six faces of each die are carved with the letters that spells turkey. Each combination of letters earn a different score (for example T U is 5 points, 3 Ts wipe all the points earned, etc.) with the first TURKEY being the winner. How many tosses would you need to spell TURKEY? [more inside]
posted by francesca too at 10:01 AM PST - 15 comments

I will be traveling to Toronto, Canada on business. How much questioning should I expect from Canadian officials regarding the purpose of my visit? [more inside]
posted by jeremias at 9:39 AM PST - 5 comments

Soundbar for PC gaming - UK? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:32 AM PST - 1 comments

Is there hope for a committment-o-phobe? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:32 AM PST - 23 comments

I am looking for the whitest sketching paper available. I don't know how whiteness is measured, some say bright white some pure white, and it is hard to compare online, so I am seeking your hand on experience. [more inside]
posted by convex at 9:32 AM PST - 7 comments

Graphic Designer looking for a recommended US based printers to print custom size banner and back-lit poster. [more inside]
posted by tokidoki at 9:25 AM PST - 1 comments

Macfilter: If airport is on and I also have an ethernet cable in, which one is it using for internet? [more inside]
posted by rileyray3000 at 9:24 AM PST - 3 comments

Help with Home Organization! My boyfriend and I have been living in our three bedroom, two bath house for over a year, and have still not managed to unpack everything. We're looking for books that discuss cleaning and organization plans to help us manage our clutter and start a basic maintenance schedule. [more inside]
posted by odayoday at 9:20 AM PST - 18 comments

The best ergo/computer chair for a big/tall guy - yes, I've searched askMeFi, but there are some special snowflake details... [more inside]
posted by dbiedny at 9:11 AM PST - 6 comments

There are a lot of e-blast and mailing list software options for PC, but if you have a Mac and want to send out e-mails to a lot of people in an organized way, is there any great way to go? I REALLY can't afford to use Constant Contact right now, my mailing list is large and it would cost a *bunch*.
posted by miss lynnster at 9:06 AM PST - 12 comments

Has anyone has attended Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 9:03 AM PST - 12 comments

I'm a pure mathematician with a Ph.D. and I'm currently a visiting professor at a large state university. However, I'm looking to switch gears and get into the quantitative finance field. The problem is that I don't know anything at all about finance. I know that there are companies such as D. E. Shaw that hire mathematicians that don't have financial experience; what other companies should I look at? Is there any general advice you'd give someone in my position? Also, I have my Ph.D. from a well-regarded state school, but I'm not an Ivy-leaguer; does that put me at a disadvantage?
posted by Frobenius Twist at 8:54 AM PST - 6 comments

Where is the cheapest place to fax in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Ideal Impulse at 8:38 AM PST - 11 comments

Gift wrap charity event in the Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by lore at 8:32 AM PST - 1 comments

I know you are NMD, but can you help me find a good one? I have a venous malformation that I've had for years, and have tried various treatments without much success, so I need a new doc. Any suggestions for a really good vascular doctor in NYC?
posted by bobafet at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments

What is an appropriate Christmas present for someone with (mild to moderate) dementia? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 8:25 AM PST - 17 comments

Dogfilter: A friend's 11 year old springer spaniel just tore his hind ACL and MCL. The Vet says he's too old for surgery and recommends bracing the other hind leg so it doesn't give out. [more inside]
posted by stevedee at 8:00 AM PST - 17 comments

Book suggestions for my intellectual Dad? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 8:00 AM PST - 20 comments

my google calendar/blackberry sync has gone crazy! details inside [more inside]
posted by sabh at 7:58 AM PST - 1 comments

Has anyone ever used "The Novel Network"? There is a one time fee of $49 to download as many eBooks, news papers, etc. in any eReader format. I have the Kindle 3 and I download a lot of free eBooks. This site looks like it might be worth it to get access to many publications for a small-ish fee.
posted by sandra194 at 7:51 AM PST - 8 comments

I have a date in traffic court coming up, for choosing to plead not guilty to a moving violation. What should I expect? I've never been to court before. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 7:37 AM PST - 22 comments

Dad gift filter: Hive mind, what are your favorite books I can get as a gift for my father that are easy-to-digest-in-snippets kind of book? Topics such as self-help, wisdom, psychology, philosophy, biography, and creativity are all great. [more inside]
posted by parma at 7:29 AM PST - 14 comments

I want to setup a blog consisting of my scrapbook of photos and images collected off the internet for years. What is the simplest way to do this? [more inside]
posted by oxide at 7:06 AM PST - 8 comments

I have long held a fantastic dream of what I want my home theater setup to be. I've tried several times, in several different ways, to realize this dream - but there is always something. There's always something that doesn't work right - that makes my final implementation lacking in some fundamental way. I'm starting to give up hope. So - I'll tell you what I want and what I've tried - and I want you to tell me if there's another way. I can't be alone here. [more inside]
posted by kbanas at 7:02 AM PST - 11 comments

I have a .asx online radio stream that I'd like to embed on a Wordpress page for people to listen to. I've been able to get it streaming with an embedded Windows Media Player, but I'm hoping to have a Mac alternative. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane at 6:38 AM PST - 7 comments

Please help me decipher this eyeglass prescription (extra difficulty: it's in Spanish) for the purpose of buying glasses online. [more inside]
posted by Memo at 6:21 AM PST - 3 comments

Childhood tradition that I thought Everyone Did, but now it seems to be just me: "Catching Santa Claus" [more inside]
posted by DU at 5:58 AM PST - 36 comments

A quick question for my fellow fat gits larger gentlemen in the UK... where the hell do you buy your clothes? [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 5:38 AM PST - 4 comments

Our downstairs neighbors have made a makeshift firepit in the backyard of our New York City apartment building. This seems like it must be incredibly illegal. But is it? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 5:21 AM PST - 17 comments

Best online sketch comedy resources? [more inside]
posted by jweed at 5:04 AM PST - 2 comments

What advice do you have for an ignorant traveler soloing for an extended period of time, on donkey-back? [more inside]
posted by Glendale at 4:50 AM PST - 27 comments

... Climbing Mt. Ranier without a guide? [more inside]
posted by ph00dz at 4:17 AM PST - 14 comments

Please recommend a starter camera that takes decent video and can accommodate other lenses. [more inside]
posted by headnsouth at 4:06 AM PST - 7 comments

Can anyone recommend a little digital video camera that does time-lapse video? [more inside]
posted by sodium lights the horizon at 2:34 AM PST - 10 comments

I'm seeking community advice on the legality and costs involved in keeping a pet rabbit in Brisbane, Australia. Perhaps ostensibly for use in magic acts. [more inside]
posted by chmmr at 1:25 AM PST - 10 comments

I'm considering buying a set of pots for someone who is very tough on his cookware. What kind of pots will best stand up to abuse? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at 12:47 AM PST - 25 comments

Internal Controls-filter: I go to the same local 7-11 almost every day to buy things, and I’ve noticed something strange going on. One clerk in particular habitually enters a higher amount of cash into the cash register than the actual amount I’ve given her, but gives me the correct change. Why? [more inside]
posted by banishedimmortal at 10:18 PM PST - 36 comments

Help me install Ubuntu Linux 10.04 on an old laptop that's long in the tooth but generally functional. Some challenges within. [more inside]
posted by intermod at 10:17 PM PST - 14 comments

Emergency shopping filter: How can I find the J. Crew snood or something very similar to it for cheaper than the $49.50 (I'd ideally like to pay less than $30 total for it) on the website? I need to have it by December 20th at the very latest.
posted by pecknpah at 9:19 PM PST - 18 comments

Due to stupid administrative reasons outside of my control, I had to abruptly quit taking Cipralex for a few days. Now, I am having an extremely nasty case of SSRI discontinuation syndrome. What can I do to help alleviate the symptoms? [more inside]
posted by tickingclock at 9:09 PM PST - 23 comments

TV mounted to brick, part deux [more inside]
posted by mwhybark at 8:47 PM PST - 7 comments

If we stop renting Charter's SMC wireless router what do we need to get/keep in terms of hardware to go from Charter's cable outlet to the Time Capsule? Any experiences switching to Time Capsule with Charter? [more inside]
posted by tangram1 at 8:30 PM PST - 2 comments

I'm trying to remember a science-fiction (?) short story that I read about 10-15 years ago. Basically, a bunch of prominent citizens of Earth (including Miss Universe) are summoned to Mars to be harangued by a sarcastic alien who tells them they're all doomed. [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay at 8:04 PM PST - 4 comments

I need wax paper sleeves to hold whoopie pies, but I don't know what they're called. [more inside]
posted by chummie26 at 7:39 PM PST - 12 comments

What would be a good one-person vacation or travel destination? [more inside]
posted by mikeand1 at 7:38 PM PST - 19 comments

Picasa does everything thing I want in a light photo editor (cropping, highlight and shadow correction, roation (90 degree and free)) and browser except it does not support multiple computers using the same meta data. My fricken database has been corrupted again (apparently it doesn't handle 200K+ photos very well either) so I'm looking for an alternative that does support syncing between multiple computers and network storage. [more inside]
posted by Mitheral at 7:36 PM PST - 10 comments

Is there such a thing as a theoretical guide to making food look good? I see a lot of instructions for, for example, sculpting a carrot into fanciful garnishes, but that's not what I'm looking for. I'd like a more from-first-principles approach that gives a more subtle, less visibly fussed-over effect, and can be more easily generalized to jazz up any dish I already know. [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang at 7:16 PM PST - 21 comments

Calendar/ diary question.... I am in search for a 2011 replacement for the 2010 My Daily Walk Calendar [more inside]
posted by skillet at 6:55 PM PST - 1 comments

Please help my newborn sleep more than 3 hours total per day. [more inside]
posted by Metheglen at 6:42 PM PST - 41 comments

Restoring 80s-era Playskool "Jammie Pies" plush doll--her painted eyes have worn off, how can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by adrianna aria at 6:35 PM PST - 4 comments

I keep finding variations on this quote, ascribed to Humphrey Bogart: "The trouble with the world is that everyone in it is three drinks behind." What is the origin and actual wording of the quote?
posted by ista at 6:31 PM PST - 3 comments

A world of mobile choices, and none of them fits. How can I find an affordable basic camera phone without a data plan that lets me back up its data? [more inside]
posted by Hardcore Poser at 6:30 PM PST - 17 comments

What's tough to get in Yerevan? [more inside]
posted by little light-giver at 6:28 PM PST - 5 comments

Ugh. My zipper on my coat is stuck. It zips up and down, but won't go all the way down. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by zug at 6:25 PM PST - 4 comments

Elegant dinner for 25!? Is it possible? [more inside]
posted by thinkpiece at 6:24 PM PST - 9 comments

Boardgame venue in Vancouver? [more inside]
posted by ricochet biscuit at 6:06 PM PST - 9 comments

Half-remembered movie: Two characters, at least one of them on horseback, meet in a desolated place (the Scottish Highlands?). They fight using some kind of magic that is represented by line animation overlaid of the screen (the movie is live action). [more inside]
posted by Monday, stony Monday at 6:04 PM PST - 5 comments

[Vancouver, BC filter] My husband has been suffering from low level depression for a number of years and has finally agreed to talk to a professional about it. Looking for counselor/therapist recommendations. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:00 PM PST - 1 comments

Gifts (edible?) that need to be made at least a month in advance? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 at 5:20 PM PST - 16 comments

I said "I love you". He didn't say it back. Now I find myself feeling vulnerable. Help me not let this ruin a really great relationship. [more inside]
posted by moshimosh at 5:16 PM PST - 41 comments

Visiting Los Angeles in January. What should we seek? [more inside]
posted by Salmonberry at 5:05 PM PST - 17 comments

My fiancé has almost not sex drive. Am I screwed? No pun intended. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:53 PM PST - 30 comments

Are there any known cases of someone catching lung cancer from a relative? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:42 PM PST - 13 comments

Looking for a old book on theatrical set painting techniques that was scanned and made the rounds online several years back. My google-fu is coming up blank. [more inside]
posted by Pink Fuzzy Bunny at 4:18 PM PST - 2 comments

What is this old, question-mark-themed board game? I can only remember a few vague details. [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 4:07 PM PST - 10 comments

Is it worth it to go to Niagara but not go to the Canadian side? [more inside]
posted by Runes at 3:53 PM PST - 19 comments

I'm an Aunt who is utterly lost on what book would be good for her 10 year old nephew. He is just starting his first chapter books and I do not know what is good in tween? literature these days. Help? [more inside]
posted by kanata at 3:43 PM PST - 53 comments

How do I stop my obsession of stalking/thinking of my ex so that I can start liking myself again? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:31 PM PST - 26 comments

How to help a friend prevent scalding every time she washes her hands! [more inside]
posted by sucre at 3:14 PM PST - 16 comments

Need online survey creation tool and hosting that will accept file uploads from respondents. Don't want to spend big money or sign up for an annual license. This is a one time survey, and the file upload is pretty crucial. Help me, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by cosmicbandito at 3:11 PM PST - 4 comments

Why does my fudge ALWAYS burn? [more inside]
posted by oohisay at 3:11 PM PST - 26 comments

Help me find a base layer (long underwear!), for a Buffalo winter, please! Specific needs inside: [more inside]
posted by biscotti at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments

Where do you find the lowest costs for various household products? [more inside]
posted by mbatch at 2:54 PM PST - 10 comments

How can I tell if this skull is from a deer or from a foal? [more inside]
posted by Pleased_As_Punch at 2:52 PM PST - 11 comments

I will be moving to the LA area at the end of next month, and have so many questions about where to live, how to find a place, etc. Thanks in advance for your help!! [more inside]
posted by RUPure at 2:51 PM PST - 12 comments

How do you organize your sing-along song book? [more inside]
posted by thisisnotbruce at 2:43 PM PST - 7 comments

Some cryptic writing has appeared in spray-paint on our sidewalk, with arrows pointing to our house. Is this just normal graffiti, or could it be more threatening? [more inside]
posted by aldebaran at 2:30 PM PST - 12 comments

best-cookie-recipe-ever-filter: I need your best, most impressive, most "wowing" when someone puts it in his/her mouth cookie recipe that you've got. Yes, I know there's a bazillion cookie recipes lurking in this AskMe/Metafilter machine. Which is part of the problem. Taste over looks. [more inside]
posted by atomicstone at 2:24 PM PST - 46 comments

I am trying to replace all requests to a certain directory on my website with a certain image. Any request to http://mywebsite.com/specific_directory/*.* would be replaced with http://mywebsite.com/specific_img.jpg. [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 2:18 PM PST - 5 comments

Music to make out by? (trippy, downtempo, lounge feel) [more inside]
posted by Scientist at 2:10 PM PST - 38 comments

I am looking for products similar to gomedia's Poster Mock Up Templates. [more inside]
posted by cuban link flooded jesus at 2:04 PM PST - 0 comments

After being out of school for a few years I'm now back for my graduate degree. It's taking some getting used to, and one of my final projects is a group literature review where we each take one aspect of our larger topic (universal accessibility of information resources) and look at a smaller facet of it. I'm struggling a little to wrap my head around the format of a literature review, and I was wondering if anyone had any advice / or links to guides for writing one effectively. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments

YANAL: What is the legality of not allowing a man to carry a bag into a South Dakota movie theater? [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 1:20 PM PST - 30 comments

How can I maintain my calm and confidence in my otherwise awesome relationship during a sexual 'slump'? And how can I be proactive to make things better? [more inside]
posted by sassy mae at 1:15 PM PST - 8 comments

Where can I get venison, moose, or other wild game sausages, either in the Seattle area or online?
posted by crazycanuck at 12:06 PM PST - 14 comments

The WikiLeaks release of U.S. diplomatic cables, as detailed in this New York Times article, left me wondering a few things... [more inside]
posted by limeonaire at 11:48 AM PST - 12 comments

How do I deal with racially insensitive comments at work? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:33 AM PST - 32 comments

I moderate a couple of forums but would prefer not to have to keep checking recent posts' page to see if someone has posted something. Is there a program (for Linux) that would check for new posts on a vBulletin forum for me and alert me of them? I haven't heard of anything like that before but since there are so many social networking applications out there now, I thought it would be worth a shot.
posted by Unhyper at 11:32 AM PST - 3 comments

When I run Google searches, many of the top results are from eHow. Unfortunately, in my experience these results are almost always unhelpful. Is there a way to prevent eHow pages from appearing in my search results? I use Firefox and am amenable to installing add ons.
posted by jed at 11:27 AM PST - 9 comments

Why do babies/young children need help falling asleep? Why do most of them need to be taught or trained to sleep through the night? [more inside]
posted by xo at 11:09 AM PST - 17 comments

How much HDTV is enough HDTV? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 11:07 AM PST - 13 comments

Why does my 500gb Lacie external hard drive only show that I have 24gb of space? [more inside]
posted by generic230 at 10:48 AM PST - 11 comments

My SO has been separated for more than 14 years but has never divorced. He is in Tennessee and she is in Michigan. He says he is just a procrastinator. On the other hand I have strong Christian beliefs that he acquiesces to, but doesn't seem to have if I am not around, so I don't feel I could marry him anyway. One of the big problems is that we are more content together than apart but the conflicts within are strong. (We never argue.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:23 AM PST - 20 comments

Can anyone recommend a good sunlamp for getting Vitamin D? [more inside]
posted by bross12 at 10:17 AM PST - 2 comments

I do feel that that my foreclosure is not properly being done and think I could delay it while they start again. [more inside]
posted by CodeMonkey at 9:58 AM PST - 2 comments

Looking for a reputable labour lawyer in Vancouver BC to help with disability case. [more inside]
posted by fingerbang at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments

What should we take to Spain as a host gift for people we don't know who are letting us stay in their home for 3-4 days? [more inside]
posted by Joleta at 8:59 AM PST - 6 comments

Eye Glasses filter: Please recommend the best eye glasses that make you forget you are even wearing them. [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 at 8:56 AM PST - 15 comments

We've moved, but our cat is in denial. How do I let her know that she can't keep going back to our old house and that she has to stay here with us? [more inside]
posted by BinarySolo at 8:54 AM PST - 19 comments

I'm going to see a doctor, but I'm not sure which kind. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments

My partner is a goddamn basket case when he drives. It makes me really upset. How do we figure out a way to get from point A to point B without anyone freaking out? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:23 AM PST - 35 comments

How can I become an emotionally strong person? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 8:19 AM PST - 17 comments

Recommendations for ye olde British Christmas cookbook? [more inside]
posted by melissam at 8:11 AM PST - 13 comments

Mystery object in military photo? [more inside]
posted by Tom-B at 8:05 AM PST - 20 comments

Please help me find a very low-maintenance humidifier -- and help me understand what I absolutely must do in order to keep my humidifier safe and functional. [more inside]
posted by hansbrough at 7:55 AM PST - 10 comments

I turned on my computer this morning, opened my browser and was astounded to see that my iGoogle page is suddenly full of Christian widgets, from "Daily Prayer to Jesus" to "Book of Mormon - One Chapter a Day." I'm most definitely not a Christian. [more inside]
posted by Bromius at 7:35 AM PST - 13 comments

My Facebook wall has been returning a blank screen for a few days now. I can see the Info/Photo/Video pages, the "Home"/newsfeed pages....but not my wall. Using Opera 10.63 but same happens in IE8 too. Windows Vista Ultimate O/S. All other websites working fine. Others CAN see my wall! Have reported it to FB and sent screen shot....but anything I can try? Thanks.
posted by JtJ at 6:39 AM PST - 7 comments

Based on my physique and specific desires, I'm wondering which martial art would be best suited for me? [more inside]
posted by gman at 6:34 AM PST - 16 comments

What is your recommendation for an all weather, including winter, motorcycle cover? [more inside]
posted by HuronBob at 6:27 AM PST - 4 comments

I'd like to introduce some kids to the RPG realm, as part of an ESL class. [more inside]
posted by nicolin at 5:26 AM PST - 12 comments

Trying to buy a digital photo frame for my mother-in-law. Question has been asked before on AskMe but this is the 2010 version and of course my special snowflake details are included within. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 5:06 AM PST - 9 comments

I´m looking for a way to record electronic music using binaural technology. I already have all the necessary equipment (binaural mics, dummy head, DAW, etc.), but I want to record the sounds DIRECTLY from the source without using the dummy head, is it possible? [more inside]
posted by Matrod at 3:37 AM PST - 6 comments

What classical music works are most reminiscent of winter? [more inside]
posted by hazyjane at 1:15 AM PST - 28 comments

My parents just got a weird call about 30 mins ago (11:50pm). They were getting ready for bed, so my sister picked up. [more inside]
posted by wuMeFi at 12:47 AM PST - 6 comments

Can I use Clearwire ispot or clearspot with a ipodtouch and skype or similar service as a cell phone replacement?
posted by dougiedd at 12:46 AM PST - 3 comments

Awkward public run-ins with coworkers who survived the company layoffs when you didn't - I need strategies for getting through the situation as gracefully as possible. [more inside]
posted by green_flash at 12:22 AM PST - 14 comments

Is it possible to buy very firm memory foam (visco-elastic foam) pillows? [more inside]
posted by floam at 12:19 AM PST - 5 comments

Just bought a bunch of cables on the cheap online, and so now I'm of course wondering -- what are other kinds of products that are generally wildly overpriced at retail stores but actually can be purchased cheaply online? And which online stores are best for these products. [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 12:01 AM PST - 42 comments

For fans of the The Nemesis Factor and other complex physical puzzles: I'm trying to remember the name of a now out of print 3D spherical labyrinth. As I remember, the puzzle consisted of a clear globe, inside of which was a complicated three dimensional maze composed of slides and structures and other structures, through which the player would navigate a little metal ball. Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit at 11:58 PM PST - 5 comments

To my amazement I just received notice of an Intention To Prosecute by my local UK police authority. What's surprising isn't the speeding ticket but the fact that it is dated and timed to a morning when my car was peacefully sitting on the driveway outside my bedroom window, listening to my snoring. [more inside]
posted by kairab at 11:48 PM PST - 10 comments

I'm in Japan. My 5-year-old grandson is in Canada. Can you recommend any games/activities we could do 'together' (in real time) over the net? [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 at 10:52 PM PST - 9 comments

Please help me identify this Aaron Copland-esque music I keep hearing. [more inside]
posted by hurdy gurdy girl at 10:48 PM PST - 9 comments

I want to bake a loaf of bread. I would like advice on making it. I'd also like advice on what to use it for once it's baked. [more inside]
posted by Rory Marinich at 10:05 PM PST - 24 comments

Let's assume you are a 50-ish Lady who's wardrobe has diminished lately. What you you wear to a nice summer outdoor wedding when you don't own a lot of formal stuff and want to sharpen up your wardrobe from office-drab anyway? Where can you find these things? What places should you look? Whom should you listen to for advice? In short, what do stylish Over-50 Ladies wear to their various traditional and non family events on a budget? Ideally in New York?
posted by The Whelk at 9:23 PM PST - 20 comments

Modern learning and cognitive psychology for dummies: any suggestions for resources? [more inside]
posted by underflow at 8:28 PM PST - 7 comments

Let's say I've resolved to give my family home-baked bread for Christmas this year. Which of your bread recipes will produce something that says "I've made this for you because I love you and not (just) because I desperately hate shopping"? [more inside]
posted by YamwotIam at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments

Examples of "funky, soulful" lyrics? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:00 PM PST - 6 comments

Using Medi-Cal benefits while visiting Texas? [more inside]
posted by sirhensley at 7:27 PM PST - 1 comments

What careers directly relate to a BS in Business Administration, Concentration in Decision Sciences? [more inside]
posted by o0o0o at 7:03 PM PST - 4 comments

Recommend me an indestructible dog frisbee and/or other throwable/tuggable toy. [more inside]
posted by drlith at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments

Serious Drink? Looking for the best mixology blogs to a) educated and entertain me; and b) help me build my bartending skills. [more inside]
posted by rebekah at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments

Is city rainwater "dirtier" than country rainwater? [more inside]
posted by UbuRoivas at 5:41 PM PST - 12 comments

Does light have magnetism?
posted by Optamystic at 5:40 PM PST - 23 comments

Help me set up my Wifi hub. [more inside]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 5:38 PM PST - 6 comments

Can anyone identify the car in this video? [more inside]
posted by sallyann at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments

Macbook won't boot up. Laptop doesn't get past the chime/blue apple logo boot screen. I need your help Hive! [more inside]
posted by freud at 4:44 PM PST - 18 comments

I don't speak Spanish! Why does All the Pretty Horse have Spanish in it? [more inside]
posted by antiquark at 4:30 PM PST - 39 comments

Someone explain my phone upgrade eligibility to me (Sprint). [more inside]
posted by JimBennett at 4:30 PM PST - 3 comments

[Giftfilter] Where can I find the best, most stylish--yet relatively affordable--sword cane? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:02 PM PST - 6 comments

Why would an iPhone disable my Mac's internet connection? [more inside]
posted by yclipse at 3:52 PM PST - 4 comments

BedbugParanoiaFilter: I found a mosquito-looking bite on my torso. Can you get mosquito bites in the winter or should I be concerned about bedbugs? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:47 PM PST - 13 comments

I'm looking for some live music bands to see in the Princeton, NJ or Bucks County, PA area the week before Christmas, starting on 12/20.... any ideas? [more inside]
posted by cahlers at 3:43 PM PST - 3 comments

When I travel, I get stressed out about being late. If someone is slow in line ahead of me, I start grumbling and get nasty. (Never cause a scene, but enough to really bug my wife). Help me stop that behaviour/attitude so she'll travel with me again! [more inside]
posted by mbarryf at 3:26 PM PST - 37 comments

Having skipped pre-school HTML and CSS, I have no idea how to put two images in my wordpress header. [more inside]
posted by doost at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments

I'd like to reconfigure my Apple-based home network to give 802.11n clients The Very Best in connection speeds while still supporting 802.11g devices on the same network. How can I do this? [more inside]
posted by hijinx at 3:01 PM PST - 11 comments

I'm doing some research on courage as a virtue in the first century CE Mediterranean world (previously), and I'm trying to discern the influence that the writings of Tyrtaeus would have had on Greco-Roman culture during this time. I've read in passing that his writings would have been common in school instruction at the time, but I can't find anything to confirm this. Does anyone know where I could find a discussion about this, or a confirmation?
posted by SpacemanStix at 2:46 PM PST - 2 comments

How do I overcome paper writing anxiety? [more inside]
posted by naoko at 2:41 PM PST - 30 comments

I'm planning to stay/live on Koh Samui from March next year until...well, as long as possible, really. Have any other MeFis lived there for a significant amount of time? Any tips? [more inside]
posted by mudkicker at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments

When I press the inside edges of my eyes, closest to my nose, my eyesight sharpens. Why? [more inside]
posted by Liquidwolf at 1:47 PM PST - 6 comments

How can I make a domain name transfer from a dead server? [more inside]
posted by mumblingmynah at 1:26 PM PST - 4 comments

What is a good visual symbol that conveys strength, willpower, character, determination, conviction and perseverance? [more inside]
posted by Cool Papa Bell at 1:06 PM PST - 33 comments

manhattan filter: whats a good public place (pub/diner etc) to sit and have a long, deep, nuanced talk for at least 2 hours with a friend? Near columbia U. would be nice. Beer needed, food a plus. [more inside]
posted by jak68 at 12:56 PM PST - 15 comments

What's the best tree identification guide out there? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy at 12:01 PM PST - 8 comments

How to Be Concise When Writing Personal Messages/e-mails? [more inside]
posted by easilyconfused at 11:54 AM PST - 22 comments

We are visiting my wife's parents in another state. Suddenly my wife wants me to leave without her and to leave our son in her custody. Can she do this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:51 AM PST - 30 comments

Post black friday, any good deals on Netbooks left out there? [more inside]
posted by BleachBypass at 11:39 AM PST - 7 comments

FrivolousFilter: I am looking for the name of an current actor but can think of no films he is in. He is recognizable but not overly famous. He looks very similar to Goran Visnjic, with a bit of Gerard Butler and Hugh Jackman....curly hair, aquiline nose, strong chin, a bit of cruel/arch handsomeness going on...any guesses?
posted by dahliachewswell at 11:16 AM PST - 28 comments

There is a term for the mathematical assessment of word variance in a piece of writing. If I could remember that term, I could search for software (or web apps) to determine this metric in my own writing, to be sure I'm not falling into the habit of being overly repetitive. Can you help? For extra points, is there an app to help me spot close-together word repetitions (which must be corrected)? I'm on a Mac, fwiw.
posted by Quisp Lover at 11:10 AM PST - 8 comments

I'm looking for a fitness website that will generate workouts and allow me to track my progress. Added challenge: I'm not looking to lose weight, and I'd like to avoid eating disorder triggers. [more inside]
posted by craichead at 10:37 AM PST - 5 comments

I cheated, the only time ever, now what do I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:01 AM PST - 113 comments

ObscureParodySongFilter: Searching for a parody of the Destiny's Child song "Bills, Bills, Bills" - only it was "Ribs, Ribs, Ribs." Sung by males extolling the virtues of a woman that could prepare great barbecue. The song was played in the late 90s on the radio in the Tampa, Florida area. I'd love to hear it again and my google-fu is failing me.
posted by gnutron at 10:01 AM PST - 0 comments

Can I propose with no ring (snowflakes inside)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:01 AM PST - 55 comments

US citizen, settled in UK. If I want to study mental health nursing in the UK, will I need (or should I get anyway) an access to higher education course, or can I just submit my old high school good grades from the 1990s? I'm 31. [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 9:45 AM PST - 2 comments

Repair spare parts for a Nikon SB800 speedlight [more inside]
posted by cameronfromedinburgh at 9:30 AM PST - 2 comments

Wando the Reliable has carried me through multiple relationships and alone times, but I think it's time. Help me break up with my Hitachi Magic Wand. [more inside]
posted by sphallolalia at 9:14 AM PST - 10 comments

Where can I find delicious sliced bread in San Francisco's Mission district? [more inside]
posted by hwickline at 9:04 AM PST - 11 comments

Are there any good, preferably free, widgets that I can use to build a family tree and put it on my blog? Ideally I would like a widget that has some sort of database behind it, and I would link to a database record for a specific ancestor when I write about them . It would also be cool to show an attractive family tree as a navigational tool to go to old blog posts about specific ancestors. You could click links in the genealogy widget to posts about all of the stories that are tagged "great grandpa Joe," for example.
posted by tnygard at 8:36 AM PST - 3 comments

Do you use digital media as a reference while cooking? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 8:16 AM PST - 68 comments

On this bong gift set I can tell the top picture is Che but I can't figure out (with tineye's and google's help) if the bottom man is smiling Che or someone else ... any ideas?
posted by saucysault at 7:52 AM PST - 6 comments

Are BART restrooms available and/or how to transport my potty-training toddler by transit? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow at 7:19 AM PST - 14 comments

Cityplanners! How will the city of Munich (Germany) evolve over the next 20 or 50 years? If you dont know M, then what factors would you be looking at? [more inside]
posted by freddymetz at 7:07 AM PST - 4 comments

Are there any tools for blocking out useless & slow "features" on facebook? I'm unsure the last time I actually appreciated any facebook popup. In particular, I've no need for facebook's toolbar because Adium and my N900 log into facebook's chat directly. Bonus if it'll work under MicroB on a Nokia N900. [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges at 7:00 AM PST - 6 comments

What is it really like to work in a nursing home / aged care facility? I sometimes think about working there or volunteering some time, but everybody says it's the most depressing thing in the world. Experiences please?
posted by KLF at 6:49 AM PST - 15 comments

Co-op question. We contributed $400 (fully vested!) to a food co-op that may never happen. It hasn't been able to secure funding through a USDA loan, or by any other method. It's been about four years. Can I take an income tax deduction?
posted by fixedgear at 6:05 AM PST - 1 comments

I'm culling the (cookbook) herd from a certain era (mainly 70s-mid-90s). What are your favorite recipes from my canon of James Beard, Marcella Hazen, Silver Palate, et al that I should digitalize? [more inside]
posted by Elsie at 5:52 AM PST - 15 comments

Have you ever refused to give permission to a (US) police officer for searching your vehicle after a routine traffic stop? If so, what happened? [more inside]
posted by crunchland at 5:27 AM PST - 36 comments

Did you love somewhere in the Algarve? 2 nights to spend there and looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by meerkatty at 4:24 AM PST - 2 comments

Any good alternatives to a pet monkey? [more inside]
posted by thesailor at 3:19 AM PST - 21 comments

How does a magician levitate a person? [more inside]
posted by boby at 2:58 AM PST - 6 comments

I'm looking for an object I once saw a picture of. It was an antique tool that was, I think, described as a japanese jade vise, or something similar. It was rectangular in shape, and consisted of a number of stacked wooden wedges that could be slid in and out in relation to one another to form an opening in which a gem could be securely held by the pressure of the wedges.
posted by Jackson at 2:12 AM PST - 1 comments

A couple questions about the film Inglorious Basterds (spoilers). [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 2:00 AM PST - 13 comments

Why and how did you stop believing in a story of powerlessness, specifically your own? [more inside]
posted by simulacra at 1:09 AM PST - 12 comments

Which bicycle (for a novice) would you recommend? Comparison between four bicycles [more inside]
posted by mrme at 12:32 AM PST - 17 comments

Suddenly receiving this error every time I try to open a program: "Windows cannot access the specified device, path, or file. You may not have the appropriate permissions to access the item." On Windows 7, using an admin account... [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist at 12:01 AM PST - 9 comments

I have green spheres in my water pitcher. Can someone help me identify them? [more inside]
posted by woolite at 11:53 PM PST - 17 comments

Best gravy recipes? [more inside]
posted by sdis at 11:18 PM PST - 25 comments

Does the immune system improve noticeably over a few years with no flu shots? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 10:23 PM PST - 15 comments

How does one go about finding an old friend in another country when every search I have tried turns up absolutely no records? I've gone from Google to Facebook to obituaries to phone directories and come up totally empty handed. [more inside]
posted by empatterson at 8:52 PM PST - 13 comments

Where can I find people to chat with online who are interested in flirting, but not necessarily a relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:31 PM PST - 8 comments

High Speed choices in South Africa (Capetown) - really Simon's Town. [more inside]
posted by filmgeek at 8:16 PM PST - 2 comments

What is your favorite iPhone app for managing your tasks and projects. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 7:11 PM PST - 27 comments

What's the cutting edge in gloves that allow for high levels of dexterity in extreme conditions (e.g. north pole). A colleague and I have been thinking up creative ways to allow high levels of dexterity while keeping the insulation factor high. Say you're a worker that has to work outdoors in extreme conditions for periods of up to an hour, yet you need to be able to work with hand tools, press buttons, etc. Is there an industry standard for this sort of thing? Anyone have any info on state of the art (or near future) technology in this area?
posted by spacediver at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments

What should I look for in a cheap, used snowmobile? [more inside]
posted by unSane at 6:30 PM PST - 6 comments

Working on a BFA in Industrial Design and considering getting an Engineering degree as well. Is a Bachelor of Arts in Engineering worthwhile? [more inside]
posted by vaguelyweird at 6:19 PM PST - 7 comments

Why does prolonged physical exertion put me in a state of intolerable pain? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:04 PM PST - 18 comments

"Alternative" gift for an "alternative" girlfriend, any ideas? [more inside]
posted by - at 6:01 PM PST - 19 comments

I am trying to delete the current bookmarks in my Firefox. Now, I exported them all to my computer. My question is, once I have the bookmarks deleted in my Firefox, the exported ones in my computer, will they still show up? I do not want to lose them.
posted by LittleMissItneg at 5:08 PM PST - 3 comments

How can I change video thumbnails in Vista? [more inside]
posted by Ryogen at 4:17 PM PST - 4 comments

Can you identify these melodies? The first is 1980s synthpop. The second is production music from a ready-made package of tunes used in midlevel entertainment TV programming in Hollywood about ten years ago. Any information appreciated! [more inside]
posted by Cridland at 4:01 PM PST - 5 comments

A few months ago I bought a cheap 3 shelf Sauder bookshelf. When I opened it, there's no instructions. Quick and dirty assembly help sought. [more inside]
posted by Prairie at 3:28 PM PST - 8 comments

How do I make my 3-year-old MacBook fast again? [more inside]
posted by malhouse at 3:08 PM PST - 20 comments

Christmas songs from the last ten or fifteen years? [more inside]
posted by sandswipe at 3:02 PM PST - 39 comments

How to make an iTunes-purchased film stream to my Xbox 360 or PS3? [more inside]
posted by CRM114 at 3:01 PM PST - 6 comments

What are some good vineyards for wine-tasting/lunch easily accessible from Paris? [more inside]
posted by kraykray at 2:43 PM PST - 4 comments

Is it fair to win a contest’s grand prize by exploiting an obscure loophole and cut-throat competition? [more inside]
posted by SamFrancisco at 2:39 PM PST - 40 comments

Using Apple timemachine as wifi and backup. Changed IP, can't get timemachine to wifi it. Help? [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 at 2:18 PM PST - 4 comments

I am looking for a website that sells perfume. The company takes bottles of store-bought perfume and uses sterile pipettes to transfer it into smaller containers. It sell these smaller amounts, which is nice because the perfume gets used before it degrades. I found it about a year ago, but now I can't seem to locate it. Thanks!
posted by Mittenz at 2:05 PM PST - 10 comments

What are some other basic inventions/discoveries that became widely applied foundations for other inventions/discoveries? [more inside]
posted by yoga at 1:09 PM PST - 20 comments

Grown-up and co-ed alternatives for a bachelorette party? [more inside]
posted by yawper at 12:41 PM PST - 16 comments

Does anybody know where to get map updates for the Plenio VXA-4300 gps unit? Or if I could load some other firmware on it and use other maps?
posted by I-baLL at 12:27 PM PST - 1 comments

How can I make a pushpin type map that will help me to track the location of something. Specifically, community entered information (more information inside) [more inside]
posted by Raichle at 12:22 PM PST - 4 comments

Please tell me about any British novels published in 2010 that you may have read. [more inside]
posted by DMelanogaster at 12:22 PM PST - 2 comments

Please tell me about any all-you-can-eat sushi restaurants (in Manhattan or Brooklyn) that you are aware of! [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 12:19 PM PST - 5 comments

I need to buy 100 *round* balloons, orange, at least 12" in diameter and no greater than 24" in diameter. They need to be delivered by mid-December to Quebec, Canada. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 12:15 PM PST - 2 comments

Came home from the holiday and one of my outdoor faucets won't stop running. What's broken? [more inside]
posted by zenpop at 11:50 AM PST - 9 comments

I can't seem to let go of past hurt and anger. Are there any good books I should read concerning this? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:21 AM PST - 12 comments

I need book suggestions for an autistic 7 year old. [more inside]
posted by pdb at 10:24 AM PST - 19 comments

How paranoid should I be about my Windows XP Pro machine after hitting a dodgy site with Firefox 3.6, scanning with Microsoft Security Essentials, updating NoScript, scanning with MSE again, and finally using Windows to restore to yesterday's restore point, about 18 hours before hitting that site? Firefox is now missing NoScript completely, but it's been installed for weeks and surely should have been here yesterday morning. Has there been a known issue with NoScript, or am I just a special (and dim) snowflake? [more inside]
posted by The True Wheel at 10:06 AM PST - 14 comments

What are some organizations in Los Angeles that support recent immigrants and/or refugees, where I can become involved on a voluntary basis once or twice a week? [more inside]
posted by kensington314 at 10:06 AM PST - 8 comments

Some relatives have been bugging me about getting involved with North American Power. Is this a legit opportunity or just another scam? [more inside]
posted by Anima Mundi at 8:53 AM PST - 10 comments

I am with a great guy. We are in the same design school. He's much better than me. It makes me feel insecure. What is that? How do I change my feelings about this? [more inside]
posted by OrangeCat at 8:41 AM PST - 19 comments

I'm looking for some research (e.g. papers, books, documentaries, websites, etc.) on why it appears that most men attracted to (lipstick) lesbians?
posted by lrnarabic at 8:13 AM PST - 13 comments

How can I peacefully and tactfully get out of the huge family Thanksgiving celebration for next year, or years after that? I've finally reached the end of my rope, I think. [more inside]
posted by kpht at 7:47 AM PST - 60 comments

Help me fix my parents' ridiculous TV/DVD/Internet set-up. There are wires and boxes everywhere and they've paid for all this stuff, but they can't actually do what they bought it for. [more inside]
posted by unannihilated at 7:14 AM PST - 41 comments

Do you have a decent dog house for your dog? Help me figure out what should be simple: getting a dog house. I'm overwhelmed by the choices and would appreciate actual brand recommendations. We need a dog house that will be somewhat insulated because the dog might need to use it for up to 6 hours in the wintry midwest. We cannot build one, and we can't spend more than a couple of hundred. I have hesitated to get a dog house because the I was worried about it becoming a raccoon house, fox house, possum house. Do you use that door with the electronic collar entry to prevent this? Does that seem like a good idea?
posted by Tylwyth Teg at 7:05 AM PST - 14 comments

What rate should I charge as a casual native English academic proofreader in the Netherlands? [more inside]
posted by tumples at 6:14 AM PST - 5 comments

Home network setup with a lot of cat6 hardwired network drops and wireless [more inside]
posted by cmm at 5:58 AM PST - 3 comments

My brother in law is stealing prescription pain meds. Do we confront him or just sit on the information? [more inside]
posted by murrey at 5:25 AM PST - 48 comments

Which HDTVs will play standard definition TV channels the best? [more inside]
posted by Nickel at 12:28 AM PST - 9 comments

How would I listen to Wordsworth's poetry like Wordsworth would have recited it? [more inside]
posted by curuinor at 9:57 PM PST - 19 comments

Relationship filter!. So within the last 6 months I seperated from a partner of 5+ years. I met someone online through a dating website. What should I ask her? [more inside]
posted by Cainaan777 at 9:18 PM PST - 14 comments

Help me figure out how to get the wireless card working in this HP laptop. The only way to bring it online is to boot a linux live cd then boot back into Vista. What is going on? [more inside]
posted by The Wig at 8:41 PM PST - 8 comments

Can you identify the song containing this guitar riff? It's probably from the 1980s, recorded by some well-known rock or metal band. Here's an mp3 I made with GarageBand. Here's an mp3 I created with GarageBand.
posted by germdisco at 8:41 PM PST - 3 comments

Help please. I consider myself pretty capable when it comes to computers and the internet and networks, but I can't fix this. I have two Windows 7 laptops and one Mac laptop with an older Airport Extreme and a brand new Arris WBM760A modem that won't play nice. [more inside]
posted by evilbeck at 7:44 PM PST - 7 comments

Has anyone flown via Allegiant Air? How was it? [more inside]
posted by KogeLiz at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments

I want to use iPhoto and some of the other iLife software, but I don't want to buy a Mac. Can I run this software effectively using software such as VMWare on my Windows 7 PC? [more inside]
posted by lemur at 6:18 PM PST - 13 comments

Any know how to manually light an old Whirlpool Cleantop oven? [more inside]
posted by wandering_not_lost at 5:24 PM PST - 3 comments

[Yet Another Where Should I Move Question] I'm afraid that if I don't up and move from the town that I grew up in and have lived in for 23 years now, I never will. Snowflake details inside, but I am wondering: is it feasible, and where I should go? [more inside]
posted by firei at 5:23 PM PST - 51 comments

What else is like Speechification? [more inside]
posted by djstig at 3:57 PM PST - 6 comments

I get extreme physical reactions to my emotions. Is this normal, and if not, how do I better learn to manage my emotions so that it doesn't affect my health and my life so much? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:32 PM PST - 10 comments

I have an internet radio, a good pair of ears, and nostalgia. Help me NPR enthusiasts. [more inside]
posted by uauage at 3:04 PM PST - 12 comments

I am looking to set up my somewhat technically-challenged father with an mp3 player and the accompanying software for Christmas. [more inside]
posted by LiteOpera at 2:43 PM PST - 16 comments

Wealth-of-information filter: family-friendly games for the thanksgiving table? [more inside]
posted by R a c h e l at 2:10 PM PST - 13 comments

Westboro Baptist Church - too much on Google to find what I am after. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 1:50 PM PST - 10 comments

Is Prednisone the best solution for my drug rash and, if so, how much? [more inside]
posted by Mertonian at 1:47 PM PST - 18 comments

Windows Live Movie Maker (WLMM) in Windows 7 versus Windows Movie Maker (WMM) running on 64bit Vista. When I upgrade my computers to Windows 7, I will be forced to use Windows Live MM. I love WMM and use it daily. What will I love and what will hate/miss when I finally have to go with WLMM? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s at 1:41 PM PST - 1 comments

Looking for a light-weight men's hiking or athletic boot. [more inside]
posted by fifilaru at 12:36 PM PST - 9 comments

Random question time: Do any animals, other than humans, get headaches?
posted by FunGus at 11:38 AM PST - 13 comments

I have been searching the Internet like crazy trying to find an API or software development tool that would allow me to create nice slideshows, out of a group of photos, from one of my programs. [more inside]
posted by JohnGL at 11:34 AM PST - 4 comments

My 4.5 year old got to play with my friend's Ipod Touch, loved it, and is now adamant that Santa is bringing her one. This ain't going to happen. However, I would like to find her some kind of age-appropriate equivalent toy for Christmas. We don't do huge Christmas celebrations or massively expensive gift-giving, so this will be her big present, even if it's under $75. What can you recommend that won't make her ultra-disappointed (understanding that disappointment is a part of life, yadda yadda yadda)?
posted by swimming naked when the tide goes out at 11:22 AM PST - 27 comments

How can I get information about the crime rate in a given neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by amro at 11:19 AM PST - 21 comments

The spring hinge on my Oakley c-wire sunglasses has broken and I can't find a replacement anywhere. Looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by cosmac at 11:16 AM PST - 7 comments

XSLT newbie filter: How would you swap the order of two elements, leaving everything else in a document the same? [more inside]
posted by Paquda at 11:10 AM PST - 2 comments

I have, unexpectedly, found myself to be enjoying the music of The Postal Service. What else might I like? [more inside]
posted by broadway bill at 10:47 AM PST - 38 comments

I saw a music video months ago, on Vimeo I think. I don't recall anything about the song other than that I liked it. The video has stuck with me, though; it was a story about a group of people preparing a horse for sacrifice, scrubbing carrots and apples to feed it and making a fuss over it, then leading it out into a field. I'd really like to find it again. Does this vague description sound familiar?
posted by bewilderbeast at 10:26 AM PST - 0 comments

Where can I buy sodium laurel sulfoacetate in the UK? I want to make this solid bubble bath recipe. [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 10:24 AM PST - 2 comments

Why did my milk curdle? Was it the piloncillo (mexican sugar cone)? [more inside]
posted by mandymanwasregistered at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments

How can I deal with Dad's sudden, one-sided announcement that his marriage to my mother is ending because he "reconnected" with his high school girlfriend? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:33 AM PST - 17 comments

Hi MeFites! I was wondering if anyone can enlighten me on how call forwarding on my cell phone will show up on phone records. Also, is it possible to call someone while routing through the original number (from the forwarded-to phone)? How would this show up on phone records? By the way, the phone records I will be talking about are on AT&T and are on the online website. If anyone knows ways to circumvent AT&T's tracking, I would like to hear that as well. One last question: Will simply enabling call forwarding itself change anything on the phone records and is this visible on the records? [more inside]
posted by hotchocolate at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments

Some indeterminate time ago, my mom heard about a book on the CBC radio, with a title like "No Ordinary Woman" or "An Ordinary Life" or something, a memoir written by an Indian woman around age 80 who may have been a housekeeper or household worker. It's not "A Life Less Ordinary" by Baby Halder. Any ideas what it could be?
posted by Capn at 9:00 AM PST - 6 comments

AskMe is always saying that one should register their full name on certain web services, just to protect them for future use. I have the basics - what am I missing? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 8:59 AM PST - 8 comments

Where can I find a great Xbox bundle for Christmas/Black Friday? [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at 7:41 AM PST - 12 comments

To bake and take? Or to take and bake? In need of Thanksgiving day cake logic. [more inside]
posted by cymru_j at 6:43 AM PST - 13 comments

Two questions about visiting Orlando, Florida. (1) Please suggest an (italian?) vegetarian-friendly restaurant (2) Can I get some space-centre related souvenirs without actually visiting the space centre? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 6:17 AM PST - 9 comments

I'm looking for some recent studies approachable for the common reader that compare the different cholesterol-lowering statins. [more inside]
posted by SteveInMaine at 4:58 AM PST - 8 comments

Is it possible to create a bank account in the US, without going to US and have a (virtual) debit card for the account? [more inside]
posted by fifigyuri at 3:11 AM PST - 10 comments

Can-I-Eat-This-Filter, Thanksgiving edition. Assembled an apple pie tonight, planned to bake it tomorrow morning, but accidentally put the egg white wash on the top crust tonight. If I keep it in the fridge all night and bake it tomorrow morning, it won't kill anyone, right? The wash is just egg white thinned with a little water, and I didn't put very much on before realizing my mistake. Thoughts?
posted by doift at 1:51 AM PST - 14 comments

Using AirPlay/AirTunes (or Rogue Amoeba's AirFoil), is it possible to play multiple audio streams from one "jukebox" to multiple Airport Express devices? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:05 AM PST - 8 comments

Help me salvage a turkey blunder!!! Long story short: Turkey leg crockpot recipe. While prepping it, I realized the legs don't quite fit. Fine! I'll put it in the oven instead... but... [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 at 11:02 PM PST - 18 comments

Help me choose a pseudonym [more inside]
posted by eeby at 10:33 PM PST - 76 comments

Hello, this is my first question! I have a super cool friend visiting me from the east coast. We used to go dancing back in the day and would like to go out this weekend. We are looking for recommendations for a nice place to go dance in Portland, Oregon. We are hip chicks in our early 40's, and we used to dance our booties off to house music in NYC but are now sadly out of touch. Last year we danced at Halocene, which was pretty fun, but we are wondering if anyone has a favorite place to go get sweaty.
posted by eggkeeper at 10:29 PM PST - 4 comments

Academic anonymous blog—help me choose the name and the pseudonym! [more inside]
posted by coolnik at 9:55 PM PST - 13 comments

What's-this-tool-filter: Found this tool in a kitchen drawer at a vacation rental at the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. Anybody know what this is for? Something to do with crabs or oysters maybe?
posted by mqk at 9:31 PM PST - 1 comments

Recommend a podcast that offers valuable life lessons, but isn't a self-help or career-builder type podcast. Just a human being in his/her 40s or older who's been around the block and has valuable hard-won wisdom to share. Even better: guests with similar life experience. [more inside]
posted by Pants McCracky at 9:00 PM PST - 8 comments

How do I start a (freelance) career as a humor writer? [more inside]
posted by msk1985 at 8:29 PM PST - 11 comments

Where can I find this over the top jacket that Hugo Chavez likes to sport? [more inside]
posted by wooh at 8:07 PM PST - 3 comments

My sister's boyfriend is controlling, may have BPD, and seems to be isolating her and destroying her career. I'm worried for her, and have to see the two of them tomorrow at Thanksgiving. I need advice on how to approach this situation in the short and long term. [more inside]
posted by Logic Sheep at 7:54 PM PST - 19 comments

Linux and streaming video- I'm on Peppermint One OS, and I can't get full screen streaming video without it getting all stutter-y and stupid. Help me out with a workaround or recommend another Linux OS. [more inside]
posted by yeloson at 6:45 PM PST - 28 comments

I'm looking for a cool town near DC. [more inside]
posted by spacefire at 6:34 PM PST - 23 comments

I'm looking for a simple, free 3D viewing software in which I could import an .obj I'd export from 3dsMax and allow me to rotate around it/zoom and the such. [more inside]
posted by CelebrenIthil at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments

Falafel! I'm searching for the best falafel recipe ever. If you've got one that you love, please share. If you know Pita Hut in New York (I go to the one in Chelsea), they have my dream falafel, perfectly seasoned, perfect crunch outside, perfect tender inside. Thank you!
posted by bluesky43 at 6:13 PM PST - 11 comments

Does the IRS call from blocked numbers? (Scam attempt details inside) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:09 PM PST - 50 comments

How do you make friends in DC? My friend is a cool 23 year old woman in DC who doesn't know how to make friends in the city. She basically has her roommates, and that's it. Any idea of where the nice, normal, people in DC hang out, the people who aren't obsessed with themselves?
posted by hedgehoagie at 5:54 PM PST - 15 comments

Any ideas for gifts from California (or US in general perhaps)? The gift will be for an American (not Californian) living long-term in Europe. Has family with babies. [more inside]
posted by Bwithh at 5:51 PM PST - 12 comments

Does a Flexi leash exert too much pressure to be used with a gentle leader? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments

Outstanding playlist from 1970? [more inside]
posted by lassie at 5:22 PM PST - 25 comments

I have seen these lovely wooden boxes in japanese magazines, and I believe from an American or British online retailer in the past. [more inside]
posted by sardonicsmile at 4:57 PM PST - 2 comments

YANMD. Birth control pill (Loestrin FE) complications/confusion/questions. [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee at 4:43 PM PST - 10 comments

I am looking for hints, guidance or advice from the hivemind related to transitioning into a public service job after almost 10 years in the NFP and community sector. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by Cyrie at 4:20 PM PST - 5 comments

Can anyone help me get the Silverlight Facebook app to work again on my Mac? [more inside]
posted by frodoxiii at 4:02 PM PST - 1 comments

My father, an architect, is looking for new things to do. I would like him to try software interaction/design. Any pointers for where he should start? [more inside]
posted by raheel at 3:21 PM PST - 6 comments

Science tricks to do at an eighth birthday party? Ones we did last year: candle doesn't pop water-filled balloon; small square of celluloid holds water in overturned glass; water and oil trade places in conjoined drinking glasses; corn-starch liquid/solid; paperclip floats on water. What are other easy-but-cool favourites? [more inside]
posted by progosk at 3:19 PM PST - 35 comments

Should I steam or let this duck rest first? For game birds, I've usually pricked the skin, quick-poached it, then let it sit uncovered overnight to crisp up the skin before I roast it. However, I've been using a new recipe for duck that calls for steaming it before you roast it (a wonderful recipe, btw). So the question is: should I let it sit overnight in the fridge before I steam it or after I steam it?
posted by digitalprimate at 3:14 PM PST - 2 comments

how to install a ceiling light (correctly!) strange wiring... [more inside]
posted by AutoPilot83 at 3:10 PM PST - 7 comments

I'm very far down the road in an interview process for an internal position. I have some doubts. Help me decide if they are rational or fear based. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:08 PM PST - 4 comments

Everyone knows about the Greeks and the Romans and the Norse, but what are some of the less well known pantheons and pagan religions from Europe? [more inside]
posted by empath at 2:43 PM PST - 20 comments

When did Major League Baseball (TM) begin? [more inside]
posted by languagehat at 2:32 PM PST - 26 comments

What does my mom need for her first cruise? [more inside]
posted by torisaur at 2:30 PM PST - 14 comments

[Christmas Gift Filter] Help me get my boyfriend some nice speakers that he can use with his Mac Book Pro. [more inside]
posted by wansac at 2:25 PM PST - 10 comments

Iphone jailbreak, 4.1, tethering question from a sortof tech savvy sortof not guy. [more inside]
posted by Ponderance at 2:24 PM PST - 5 comments

My work is moving me to a different city (Los Angeles). Can my fiancé collect unemployment? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:24 PM PST - 3 comments

I want to buy an iPad. They've been out for a while, and I'm wondering what the gossip is on whether or not Apple will be releasing an upgraded model soon. Do I buy now or do I wait?
posted by tim_in_oz at 2:08 PM PST - 12 comments

One of the keys on my digital piano just started sticking. How can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by honeydew at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments

I'm making a web page that has two scripts on it - a mootools script that shows/hides a div, and a JQuery cycle slideshow. And they aren't working together. [more inside]
posted by bonsai forest at 1:45 PM PST - 9 comments

One week in Africa: Benin, Ghana, or Burkina Faso? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark at 1:29 PM PST - 13 comments

I want to make some infographics! What should I graph/chart/map? [more inside]
posted by the_blizz at 1:11 PM PST - 13 comments

What annotated edition of James Joyce's Ulysses has footnotes instead of endnotes?
posted by Hoenikker at 1:02 PM PST - 6 comments

I'm on the East Coast (DC) and I'm looking for Pappy's Seasoning, so I can cook a tri-tip for Thanksgiving. [more inside]
posted by smoothvirus at 1:01 PM PST - 3 comments

What's a cell phone plan comparable in scope and price to Virgin Mobile's $25/month? [more inside]
posted by spamguy at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments

Help me figure out if I am alone in having 'hot spots' on my back, neck and feet where I prefer to be scratched. [more inside]
posted by Encipher at 12:55 PM PST - 17 comments

Has anyone had experience with house fires? [more inside]
posted by zagyzebra at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments

I'm trying to find accurate data on the viability of a pyramid distribution company. [more inside]
posted by outlandishmarxist at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments

A while ago I saw an amusing "short creative film". It was all told on computer screens, like a screen cast where you watch people type an work on their computer. In it you see a lot of typing in a chat room or forum, and the theme is that a stranger they are talking to is actually a murderer of some kind. I just realised this a really cool new way of storytelling through social media and wanted to watch it again. Can anyone remember what it is? [more inside]
posted by flexiverse at 12:04 PM PST - 3 comments

I'm looking for examples of scenes in war films where soldiers are lost or isolated and a faulty field phone (or other non-dependable instrument of communication) gives them their hope of being rescued or relieved. I am especially interested in films that were shot before WW2, if at all possible.... but later examples are also welcome. Anything come to mind? [more inside]
posted by rottytooth at 11:42 AM PST - 11 comments

What is the opening and closing theme music for "Fibber McGee & Molly" - or what is a piece of music similar to it? [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 11:37 AM PST - 4 comments

Where can I buy Akvavit/Aquavit in Portland, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:11 AM PST - 10 comments

Copy of the Deathly Hallows? [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 11:09 AM PST - 15 comments

Supplement (vitamin) safety? [more inside]
posted by mbird at 10:54 AM PST - 4 comments

TSA pat-downs and kids. Am I over-reacting? [more inside]
posted by mkb at 10:44 AM PST - 28 comments

Our house got robbed last week for the second time in less than a year. Short of moving, what can we do to get our peace of mind and sense of security back? [more inside]
posted by kmz at 10:20 AM PST - 37 comments

Best practices for scanning, care, and storage of old documents and photos? [more inside]
posted by elizardbits at 10:10 AM PST - 8 comments

I have 182.5 MB of photos stored on my iPhone, but iTunes is telling me that my phone has 2.1 GB worth of "Photos." What gives? [more inside]
posted by bjork24 at 10:08 AM PST - 6 comments

Help me grow my confidence at work (special melting snowflake details inside). [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:56 AM PST - 10 comments

A task management app (web or Mac) that's a step up from "basic"? [more inside]
posted by amillionbillion at 9:43 AM PST - 11 comments

How do I hide youtube comments in Safari?
posted by mpls2 at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments

Can my iPod Touch be brought back from the dead? [more inside]
posted by bajema at 9:15 AM PST - 5 comments

I have business in the Bloomfield Hills suburb of Detroit in a couple of weeks. Google Maps gives me two routes from the airport car rental to my destination with roughly the same travel time and a third that appears slightly longer. Which is best in terms of ease of navigation for a solo driving Detroit area newb, safe road conditions (especially if it snows), and likelihood that the travel time is accurate (i.e. not prone to massive unexpected delays)? [more inside]
posted by safetyfork at 9:12 AM PST - 10 comments

Can someone with minimal knowledge of downhill ski technology purchase appropriate skis at a ski swap/used ski sale? [more inside]
posted by genmonster at 9:10 AM PST - 12 comments

I need help finding the most eco-friendly and ethical small appliances (or at least, the least non-ethical and non-eco-friendly) that I can. The web resources are seriously lacking! Hope me? [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:55 AM PST - 9 comments

What is the most cost effective way to have tons of music (piracy is not an option)? At the least I want something that lets me listen to music on my iPad offline because it is a WiFi only model. [more inside]
posted by antgly at 8:53 AM PST - 40 comments

[Philadelphia filter] - Does anyone have any knowledge of the Point Breeze neighborhood in South Philly? [more inside]
posted by WeekendJen at 8:47 AM PST - 15 comments

Interesting Latin inscription on medieval cross: CNA ZARENUS REXIVDEOX - anyone know some shorthand? [more inside]
posted by RedReplicant at 8:26 AM PST - 11 comments

Specific Thanksgiving poem by a Latino author? I am trying to find a remembered poem for a professor about Thanksgiving that he remembers reading. Poem is in English, by a Latino poet, very funny, and about a young person explaining to his/her parents what Thanksgiving is/means. The prof thinks the poem was by a male author. (minor additional details below the fold) [more inside]
posted by eleanna at 8:16 AM PST - 8 comments

Is there any reason I shouldn't be smoking weed while taking Citalpram (Celexa)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:57 AM PST - 12 comments

How do I stop Picasa web albums from creating a new folder every time I edit one in the Picasa software? [more inside]
posted by amicamentis at 7:49 AM PST - 3 comments

Art Professors and Art College Instructors: What helped you get through your first semester of teaching? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:17 AM PST - 2 comments

Last year, the Secretary of the Army and many (most?) other federal bigwigs granted employees four hours of what amounted to admin leave on the day before Thanksgiving. My agency is remote from DC and thus word did not trickle down to us until mid-afternoon. Will there be a similar dismissal this year? Where would we look for it? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds at 7:04 AM PST - 19 comments

How can I properly set up an internet connection on both a laptop (wireless) and desktop using DSL? Getting IP address conflict! GRR. [more inside]
posted by Snackpants at 7:03 AM PST - 7 comments

Film student seeking good online publications about documentary film. [more inside]
posted by Menomena at 7:02 AM PST - 2 comments

Should I buy land with a tear-down house given my special snowflake details? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:44 AM PST - 14 comments

Should I list this honor on my resume? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:29 AM PST - 23 comments

Looking for personal stories from those who had to 'come out' as no longer sharing the religious beliefs of their loved ones - especially when there's a significant other involved. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 6:29 AM PST - 27 comments

Can you please help me think of some interesting meat+spice/seasoning combinations that I wouldn't think of on my own? [more inside]
posted by Osrinith at 6:23 AM PST - 18 comments

Guitar/Music filter: what handy tools can you recommend to remind you of the songs you can play, for those occasions when you're asked to perform out of the blue and your mind goes blank. [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:01 AM PST - 10 comments

I'm a freelance copywriter who normally charges hourly. A prospective new client has asked me to give them my day rate. How should I calculate this? [more inside]
posted by rubbish bin night at 5:20 AM PST - 16 comments

Where do folks in Philadelphia buy used cars? - We need a used car, sensible Japanese economy style. Is there anywhere accessible from West Philly where there are those streets with multiple car dealers on them? The online reviews for some of the small local dealers here are ... scary. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by carter at 4:48 AM PST - 12 comments

Does anyone know whether lavender essential oil can be used as a deterrent for woodworm? I believe it is effective against clothes moths and wondered whether it might also work for the moths of woodworm. It would be very expensive to cover an area with neat oil, but perhaps it could be diluted in a carrier oil. Thanks for any thoughts.
posted by BobAndJoy at 4:09 AM PST - 3 comments

You know how Google Translate in Chrome will translate a page, and if you hover the mouse over something, it'll show the original? Is there something that can do the opposite: only show the English translation if you hover over the foreign text? (for Chrome or Firefox)
posted by Busoni at 4:02 AM PST - 4 comments

Please help a British guy celebrate Thanksgiving with his American girlfriend. [more inside]
posted by jeatsy at 1:06 AM PST - 54 comments

What are some problems you couldn't really pinpoint until they got fixed? [more inside]
posted by lunchbox at 12:57 AM PST - 69 comments

our government grant and contract based non-profit is evaluating full service (file your taxes for your) online payroll services. we expect to grow to 100 employees (many of them short term) this year. we are an organization of moderate complexity with foreign nationals on visas, etc. does anyone have any experience with online payroll services and, in particular, perquest. we were using quickbooks online. we got switched without warning or explanation to paycycle a couple of weeks ago. paycycle seeks simplicity but lacks critical functionality for a medium size business. we need a service targetted to medium-size businesses.
posted by alcahofa at 12:41 AM PST - 1 comments

Is there a name for this photography technique/style? I'm trying to find more photos like that. [more inside]
posted by querty at 11:14 PM PST - 10 comments

I want to move out of my parents' place so I can get on with being an adult. Please help me figure out what I need to know in order to do it! [more inside]
posted by patronuscharms at 11:12 PM PST - 42 comments

Where in Beijing can I buy Chinese musical instruments? [more inside]
posted by ms.codex at 10:59 PM PST - 1 comments

I live with 4 other people (all of whom happen to be very good friends) in a 5-bedroom house in San Francisco, the Mission district specifically. Our house was built in 1923 and is generally in disrepair. Our landlords have been dragging their feet in regards to fixing some issues with our house that are very serious, in our eyes. The breaking point for us is that currently we have no working stove. Special snowflake details inside! [more inside]
posted by StrangerInAStrainedLand at 10:38 PM PST - 18 comments

Birth date + American school system = high probability of success in _____? [more inside]
posted by Señor Pantalones at 10:27 PM PST - 8 comments

What are the top talent agencies for a journalist seeking to get into television work? [more inside]
posted by SarahWriter at 10:02 PM PST - 5 comments

How are mail-order catalogs produced? Yes, I know....with ink and paper and a little elf who runs them through the postage meter. Actually... [more inside]
posted by webhund at 9:58 PM PST - 9 comments

How to remove stubborn oil spots from wood cabinets? [more inside]
posted by cman at 9:22 PM PST - 3 comments

Please share your favorite recipes for cordials I am thinking about making some homemade amaretto for a friend as a Christmas gift. I am open to other recipes, and might even make a few other recipes/infusions for fun anyway. [more inside]
posted by annsunny at 9:20 PM PST - 6 comments

I'd like to have an RSS feed for Bloomberg News, specifically for their environment reporting, that I can put into Google Reader. The problem is, Bloomberg News discontinued RSS feeds in 2006. None of the workarounds I've found are satisfactory: This one, for example, tries to use Google News, but it wouldn't really work for my purposes. (Using "environment" site:bloomberg.com as my search string wouldn't necessarily return all news items related to the environment -- a story just about renewable energy, for example, not its environmental benefits, wouldn't show up at all.) There's also Feedity, but they want you to pay to have feeds with any sort of functionality, which I'd rather not do if I don't have to. Page2RSS is closer to the mark, but the output is messy (multiple stories in the same feed item). Businessweek.com, which is owned by Bloomberg News, offers RSS feeds with Bloomberg News, but they don't allow for narrowing down on just the environment reporting. Is there a solution out there that's better? [more inside]
posted by Cash4Lead at 9:17 PM PST - 4 comments

What's the most plausible explanation for how this car crash happened? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 9:10 PM PST - 28 comments

Crafts question for my wife and mother. [more inside]
posted by scottymac at 9:08 PM PST - 7 comments

Help me find the lyrics to the song Les abeilles by Léo Delibes (1836-1891). [more inside]
posted by Omon Ra at 9:07 PM PST - 4 comments

Does the faculty matter as much for an MA program as for a PhD? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 9:06 PM PST - 9 comments

YA Book ID: Young girl decides to really start looking at things, ends up in inevitable parallel world, where there is an attack of (bluish?) grey suits, which may be called Fluggs, or Fuggs. First book of a series, I think. Ring any bells?
posted by Sparx at 8:31 PM PST - 11 comments

I'm interested in checking out the local hackerspace -- partly out of interest in doing stuff there, partly because they do work that's similar to ours (they work with adults, we work with kids). Their pricing policy is very expensive and only seems to make a token effort to reach out to low-income people like myself. They've expressed interest in meeting and getting to know us -- I'm excited about this, but am also really personally affronted by their pricing scheme. How do I get over this so we can have a conversation? [more inside]
posted by puckish at 8:23 PM PST - 14 comments

What's the deal with Yeshiva University? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:49 PM PST - 10 comments

My parents computer isn't booting, and it's due to a corrupt ntfs filesystem. I'd like to run CHKDSK, but when I try to boot into the repair console, it requires an administrator password, which we don't have (second-hand computer). I can't use a password reset disk, because it won't recognize the disk (presumably due to the corrupt filesystem). Catch-22 - what now? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller at 7:24 PM PST - 17 comments

Why do people create and use viruses/spyware/malware? [more inside]
posted by windbox at 7:02 PM PST - 13 comments

I just got hired at a psychology research lab at a very prestigious university. I have no background in academic research and very little academic background in this field. I have an associates degree in humanities, and psychology is a field that interests me greatly. What can I do to not mess this up? [more inside]
posted by two lights above the sea at 6:48 PM PST - 12 comments

What's the state of the art of Industrial Rock [more inside]
posted by signal at 6:38 PM PST - 9 comments

Composers, musicians, songwriters: What steps do you take to create a piece of music from scratch? Additional questions about working as a composer, music software, planning processes, etc. inside. [more inside]
posted by matticulate at 6:36 PM PST - 23 comments

Is there a way to video conference 4 webcams in an easy and reliable way, preferably free? I would love to find a service like Skype that allows more than 2 people to video talk at the same time. Thanks for your thoughts!
posted by mortaddams at 6:30 PM PST - 5 comments

Am hopefully taking time off the last week of December, where to go in Europe? [more inside]
posted by TrinsicWS at 6:02 PM PST - 12 comments

Where can I find collections of serious and humorous gifs for download? [more inside]
posted by bamassippi at 5:47 PM PST - 2 comments

Is it possible to set up a lightly-used house so that it's still usable in wintertime without keeping the heat on all the time? [more inside]
posted by swngnmonk at 5:43 PM PST - 12 comments

My friend (really) is considering using a bed bug dog to help her figure out what is biting her (she is aware of all of the other ways to monitor the situation, as well). However, she is a gentle soul, and is worried about whether such dogs like what they do. [more inside]
posted by analog at 5:08 PM PST - 15 comments

My husband is receiving annoying phone calls from his ex (a friend gave his number out without knowing any better). He does not want to change his cell number due to his numerous work contacts. When he sees her number he doesn't answer and then she leaves messages. He has told her to stop but she must be a mental case, she has been calling for 2 months. What would be a solution to this other than changing his number? If he had the number blocked we figure she will just call from another number.
posted by sandyp at 4:53 PM PST - 25 comments

Is my wireless router's tube clogged? [more inside]
posted by Tehhund at 4:52 PM PST - 19 comments

What fantasy elements would you like to see in a movie? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:35 PM PST - 37 comments

When I was 23, I got married. It was really great for six years, and then for a year and a bit, really pretty horrible. We worked hard at it, but it didn't. Now I'm 30 and we've been separated for 3 months. Definitely feels right that it's over, and in time we'll divorce. It feels too soon to start dating - problem is, I'm lonely and really missing sex. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:34 PM PST - 15 comments

I'm trying to install a game on my Win7 PC. The DVD drive isn't seeing the disk. How do I get it to recognise the damn disc? Pertinent info inside. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 3:59 PM PST - 11 comments

Renter's insurance in DC: How do I do this? [more inside]
posted by three bear minimum at 3:46 PM PST - 7 comments

I have my full name as a domain name, and I'd like to start using it as my email address on my resume and for work purposes. Should my email address be joey@joeyshabadoo, j.shabadoo@joeyshabadoo, admin@joeyshabadoo or something else? And does it make any kind of difference, or am I just overthinking@plateofbeans?
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo at 3:19 PM PST - 40 comments

Why do commercials usually show the product killing MOST, but not ALL, of the things it's supposed to kill? [more inside]
posted by Pastor of Muppets at 3:13 PM PST - 18 comments

My boyfriend is putting weight on. It doesn't bother me, but it bothers him. How can I help him change his habits without damaging his self-esteem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 3:09 PM PST - 19 comments

I watched Darjeeling Limited / Hotel Chevalier a while ago and I fell in love with one of the songs featured in these movies. The song is Where do you go my lovely by Peter Sarstedt. To me it conveys sophistication, melancholy and nostalgia. What other songs from this era would I probably like?
posted by bbxx at 2:39 PM PST - 11 comments

I'm a BIG guy looking to switch jobs and am very nervous about interviews, particularly first impressions. Maybe you can help. [more inside]
posted by playertobenamedlater at 2:36 PM PST - 32 comments

My house has lead paint. Today most of the windows were replaced, and the people who installed them were supposed to vacuum up the lead paint chips. I don't think they did. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Chicken Boolean at 2:26 PM PST - 19 comments

Starting over in desperation filter: How to become a SA at department/jewelry stores? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:18 PM PST - 3 comments

I've got a nice big piece of pork belly, and I'm going to braise it in cider and wine, as in this recipe. I've made it before, and it was excellent. Which wine (or cider, or even beer) would you pair it with? [more inside]
posted by Siberian Mist at 2:07 PM PST - 7 comments

Does my wife need to abandon her email address? [more inside]
posted by r_nebblesworthII at 1:57 PM PST - 14 comments

I'm in a new relationship that's going great, but he's scared of thinking about a future together, and we have different views on kids and marriage. Should I be patient, or is it better to cut my losses? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:49 PM PST - 27 comments

Flying into the US from another country: what's going on with security? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:49 PM PST - 10 comments

Help on lost love How to get back with a girl who liked me more that 2 years ago, who I think would feel I totally dissed her (although I was interested, didnt pursue her). I was in between jobs and soon had to move to a different city at that time. I had too much in my mind at that time, I realized the clues she gave me only much later. [more inside]
posted by daveg02 at 1:35 PM PST - 10 comments

How common is physical abuse in the workplace? I had a boss who hit me a few years ago and I was talking to a friend recently and she said the same thing happened to her. Naturally, this made me curious as I thought physical abuse was relatively rare in the workplace compared to emotional.
posted by jihaan at 1:34 PM PST - 41 comments

Where did this wallpaper image originate? I'm hoping I can find more like it. [more inside]
posted by circular at 1:05 PM PST - 6 comments

Broken light switch. [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA at 1:00 PM PST - 9 comments

Can you help me identify the meterological conditions that create these clouds? [more inside]
posted by salishsea at 12:50 PM PST - 2 comments

Online Dating Filter: I seem to be getting attention from every guy, but the ones I want, what am I doing wrong? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:49 PM PST - 45 comments

CA-DMV: What's the process for re-titling an out-of-state car that's already registered in California? The DMV site doesn't seem to cover this case and I'd rather find out before spending a day in line. [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 12:21 PM PST - 7 comments

I can hear something scurry above my head. But no signs when I check for evidence. My study has a ceiling, and above that is the loft/storage/attic area. I can hear things scurrying there at certain times of day and night. Sound big-ish to me (rat sized?) but I also know even little things can sound big. [more inside]
posted by Megami at 12:21 PM PST - 14 comments

What is the hot new Bionicle/Lego/Star Wars-y toy this year? [more inside]
posted by soy_renfield at 12:10 PM PST - 5 comments

How do I cope with an ex that wasn't who I thought they were? [more inside]
posted by showmetheway at 12:05 PM PST - 22 comments

I'd like to drink tea all day at work. What's the best big, BPA-free thermos? [more inside]
posted by enzymatic at 12:02 PM PST - 16 comments

How would you feel if you received a book as a gift and found that it had a remainder mark? [more inside]
posted by jocelmeow at 11:42 AM PST - 70 comments

Lost my favourite recipe for bread, please help! [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments

I'd like to move to Buenos Aires for about a year. What should I know before moving there? [more inside]
posted by coelacanth! at 11:41 AM PST - 4 comments

How often should I wash my blue jeans? [more inside]
posted by sbutler at 11:27 AM PST - 44 comments

Suggestions for an edgy, down-to-earth Thanksgiving playlist? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj at 11:15 AM PST - 12 comments

Thanksgiving mess. Social circles colliding, no one wants to give an inch. All I want to do is enjoy the holiday with my partner, who's been living far away and is home for the weekend. How can I untangle this knot? [more inside]
posted by Vinegaroon at 11:00 AM PST - 26 comments

I was overpaid by my boss, and now I'm being underpaid. Should I say something? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 10:37 AM PST - 13 comments

Do Zombies poop? [more inside]
posted by schyler523 at 10:29 AM PST - 27 comments

A couple of times a week, our internet craps out. Is this our modem, our ISP, and/or our router? [more inside]
posted by rossination at 10:03 AM PST - 14 comments

why am I being redirected to the mexican version of allrecipes.com? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt at 9:35 AM PST - 11 comments

I’m thinking about buying a suit where the jacket and skirt are lined, but the pants are not. Is it possible to have a tailor add the lining? [more inside]
posted by seesom at 9:29 AM PST - 4 comments

Poetry recommendations for a a forced Thanksgiving dinner reading? [more inside]
posted by Diagonalize at 9:26 AM PST - 37 comments

Help me calculate the odds of this series of dice rolls. [more inside]
posted by Parasite Unseen at 9:21 AM PST - 33 comments

Where do you go to find Freelance Website Designers? [more inside]
posted by nam3d at 9:11 AM PST - 9 comments

Cat toy recommendations! Which ones do your cats *luurrve*? [more inside]
posted by cgg at 9:00 AM PST - 69 comments

Is there a Meals on Wheels alternative for an elderly woman living in the Sacramento, California area? [more inside]
posted by mps at 8:58 AM PST - 3 comments

It's my first time initiating a break up, and I'd like to do it in a way that is most humane to both him and me. Details inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:57 AM PST - 27 comments

Can you recommend a Psychiatrist in Manhattan (UES)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:57 AM PST - 5 comments

Brussels, Belgium on business for a month. What can I do in the evenings and weekends? [more inside]
posted by xiaolongbao at 8:53 AM PST - 9 comments

Trying to identify a line of poetry - possibly written by an Irishman - that goes something like "a face marked by a lifetime of venal sin". [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 8:53 AM PST - 5 comments

Photography filter (no pun): Pinhole camera with a timer -- just digital, or can a timer be rigged for a non-traditional "body"? [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 8:44 AM PST - 5 comments

Do all international airlines automatically transfer checked in baggage to connecting airlines on different airlines ( non codeshare/alliances )? How do they do it? [more inside]
posted by manny_calavera at 8:35 AM PST - 8 comments

Table Hockey Filter Mr. Hard-to-shop-for Jane has thrown down the shopping gauntlet, requesting his boyhood table hockey game for his birthday. Trouble is, I can’t identify which game he had… [more inside]
posted by sarajane at 8:31 AM PST - 3 comments

Can you suggest a good television series (preferably with available English subtitles) for people learning English? [more inside]
posted by rhombus at 8:24 AM PST - 13 comments

Can anyone tell me where can I find this shirt in an adult size? (A long shot, I know...)
posted by cider at 8:23 AM PST - 4 comments

YANAL: Unemployed person offered a 6-8 week full-time contract position. Could taking this gig screw them? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman at 8:21 AM PST - 3 comments

Learning to fly a plane in the US -- suggestions and resources [more inside]
posted by alternateuniverse at 8:19 AM PST - 11 comments

[Graphic-Tee-Design-filter] I'm pretty sure I saw this T-shirt design from Threadless or a similar shop online, but I can't remember where. Help please! [more inside]
posted by wei at 8:11 AM PST - 1 comments

If you only had space for one piece of exercise equipment, what would you get? [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 8:11 AM PST - 33 comments

What would happen if you practiced focusing your vision in and out? Would you strain your eyes? [more inside]
posted by bleary at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments

Simple, quick, delicious hors d'oeuvres/snacks I can make for a small gathering at my apartment? [more inside]
posted by Mrs. Pterodactyl at 8:04 AM PST - 34 comments

Where can I learn to build bicycle wheels in the bay area? [more inside]
posted by bradbane at 7:22 AM PST - 8 comments

I have always had trouble writing academic papers as a student. I do fine once I have a plan for a paper in a topic I'm interested in, but I can't seem to be able to focus on finding one. Can anyone think of a cool topic for a coherent four page research paper written at the level of review on microbial evolution related to one of the themes inside? [more inside]
posted by Blasdelb at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments

What is your favorite SSL VPN appliance for a mid sized company? [more inside]
posted by routergirl at 7:07 AM PST - 12 comments

Anyone have any recommendations for a point-and-shoot digital camera? I figure I should pick one up during these Black Friday sales. [more inside]
posted by decrescendo at 6:46 AM PST - 19 comments

My company will no longer pay for the majority of my MBA, does it still make sense to go? [more inside]
posted by The1andonly at 6:30 AM PST - 20 comments

My son (8) wants to be Les Claypool. While I can't fault his source of inspiration, I'm not sure starting on the bass is the right way to go--and if it isn't, where do we start? [more inside]
posted by elfgirl at 5:58 AM PST - 60 comments

Is there an addon or extension for Firefox that will show me the link I clicked on to get to the current tab? Like the Back button, but for people who are addicted to opening links in new tabs. [more inside]
posted by Cimrmanova at 5:21 AM PST - 5 comments

I have a learning disability (dyscalculia/mathematics disorder). Could I handle the formal language component of an undergrad Introduction to Logic class? [more inside]
posted by autoclavicle at 4:48 AM PST - 19 comments

Can anybody learn to be a great massage therapist? [more inside]
posted by blub at 4:00 AM PST - 8 comments

Microsoft Access 2007 - how on earth do I cut / copy / export / do anything with my Pivot Chart, besides print it? [more inside]
posted by Jimbob at 1:04 AM PST - 12 comments

(UK) Sole trading from rented accommodation. Do I have to use my own address? [more inside]
posted by run"monty at 12:36 AM PST - 4 comments

Chrismahannukwanzaafilter: My sister has yet to send a real wishlist for my nieces, and the naughty uncle, Mister Fabulous, wants to make her pay in sanity! What is the most annoying toy for this holiday season? [more inside]
posted by Mister Fabulous at 12:16 AM PST - 51 comments

About a year ago, the vet at the San Francisco SPCA told us our cat needed to get her teeth cleaned (and possibly have some teeth extracted) and that it would be almost $1000. We know we need to do this, and were wondering if there are cheaper (but still good) alternatives available in San Francisco. [more inside]
posted by firemonkey at 11:02 PM PST - 17 comments

How to establish a daily exercise routine? [more inside]
posted by bananafish at 10:27 PM PST - 25 comments

What's the most effective way to force myself back into a healthy sleep cycle? [more inside]
posted by Spamfactor at 10:25 PM PST - 13 comments

Why am I picking up a hum when recording? [more inside]
posted by bodgy at 9:10 PM PST - 16 comments

What connection could there be (if any) between rates of Asperger's and autism and styles of media being consumed? [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 9:07 PM PST - 12 comments

Where's the best place to buy one-off large posters online? [more inside]
posted by singularian at 9:03 PM PST - 8 comments

I'm trying to keep track of cheap tickets for a dream international flight in end July 2011. However, almost all the sites I looked at say I'm searching way too early and have no information for me. When is the best time to look, and are there any websites that will email me with details once a good price or deal shows up? (I vaguely remember hearing of such a thing but can't remember the URL) [more inside]
posted by divabat at 9:00 PM PST - 6 comments

What could be causing the popping in my wrist? YANMD, etc. etc. [more inside]
posted by kro at 8:23 PM PST - 7 comments

How do I take a picture of the rainbow sparkle when sunlight hits a snowflake? [more inside]
posted by AllieTessKipp at 7:58 PM PST - 12 comments

Help me understand/deal with my in law's [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:33 PM PST - 34 comments

What's the degree of difference, for fat loss or general health, between ketosis and being, say, 10g of carbs above your ketosis threshold? Trying to make sense of ketogenic diets, non-ketogenic low carb diets, paleo, and carb cycling of all types. Any and all related resources appreciated, especially unbiased scholarly research or personal experience. [more inside]
posted by acidic at 7:31 PM PST - 10 comments

Need specific strategies to use to move on after losing best friend in a fight. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:22 PM PST - 15 comments

What's the point of a poached egg? [more inside]
posted by miss_kitty_fantastico at 7:22 PM PST - 33 comments

Please give me your recommendations for well-stocked BDSM-inclined sex shops in NYC. Note: *not* Babeland. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 7:22 PM PST - 3 comments

Can anyone recommend a talented public speaker in the NYC/Boston/Philly/DC/NJ area who can talk to our audience (an NYC non-profit usability professionals' association) about usability, who would be available from March of 2011 onwards? I'm particularly interested in finding people who specialize in designing things like cockpit controls for aircraft, nuclear plant dashboards, radar systems for the military and/or meteorological systems, and the like. I'm a big fan of author and researcher Gary Klein and have asked for his help as well. I'd be grateful for any leads. Thank you.
posted by uxplanner at 7:20 PM PST - 3 comments

Places to stop to eat or perhaps drink while blowing through Pennsylvania via I-80? [more inside]
posted by c at 7:15 PM PST - 16 comments

I like songs that are very electronic sounding but also poppy and accessible. Help. [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 7:06 PM PST - 26 comments

Can I play competitive sports the day before a colonoscopy? [more inside]
posted by RadiationMan at 6:33 PM PST - 11 comments

Where can my career take me except graduate school? [more inside]
posted by Nomyte at 6:19 PM PST - 13 comments

Is there anyone, anywhere, anywhen, who has been able to visualise 4 orthogonal spacial dimensions? [more inside]
posted by compound eye at 6:06 PM PST - 18 comments

Which fuse for a auto dimming mirror/compass on a 2004 Subaru Outback Sport? [more inside]
posted by Jim T at 5:31 PM PST - 2 comments

I'm trying to find the title of a specific Science Fiction book with a pre-Matrix "everyone is living in a computer simulation" plot. [more inside]
posted by kyrademon at 5:26 PM PST - 4 comments

Should I buy a Tempurpedic Mattress NOW or in a month (key details inside)! [more inside]
posted by darkgroove at 5:23 PM PST - 13 comments

A fundy Muslim father (and his extended family) with strong religious & cultural beliefs vs. his adult daughter's facebook account. How do I reconcile this? [more inside]
posted by overyourhead at 5:16 PM PST - 105 comments

Where can I find sheets that are similar in quality to these pillowcases? [more inside]
posted by chaiwawa at 4:37 PM PST - 1 comments

Is there horehound candy in NYC? Where? [more inside]
posted by neroli at 4:19 PM PST - 7 comments

Can anyone tell me anything about this striking building or work of art? Who, where, etc.? Thanks. Have a look, I think you'll like it.
posted by Shane at 4:03 PM PST - 4 comments

What should to do with an old Macintosh G3 (Blue and white) and G4 (grey)? [more inside]
posted by nomadicink at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments

RSS-to-email: In which I lament the late, lamented RSSfwd, and look for a replacement service. [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack at 3:37 PM PST - 2 comments

Can a disposable lighter be re-filled? [more inside]
posted by ambulocetus at 3:31 PM PST - 13 comments

What are some tips for writing a beanplating blog? [more inside]
posted by Avenger50 at 3:23 PM PST - 7 comments

A weird 301 redirect request for a website. [more inside]
posted by matimer at 3:16 PM PST - 1 comments

How bad is it, really, to have a sugar addiction? [more inside]
posted by ohsnapdragon at 3:07 PM PST - 34 comments

How can I do as good a Thanksgiving as possible with 2 burners, a microwave, and a fridge? [more inside]
posted by artlung at 3:04 PM PST - 27 comments

Fancier vegetarian fare in the Twin Cities? [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske at 3:01 PM PST - 9 comments

What are cool and specifically American things that I can get my 3 year old niece that she will think are really great and different to what her friends have? [more inside]
posted by merocet at 3:01 PM PST - 5 comments

Advice and encouragement, please, on jumping the rest of the way into Linux. Several specific issues inside, but the gist is that I got fed up with Windows and started dual-booting Ubuntu 10.10 on several machines. Now I think I'm ready to make Ubuntu my permanent all-the-time OS. What are considerations and best practices I should consider? What am I not thinking of? [more inside]
posted by Mngo at 2:36 PM PST - 16 comments

I'm looking for a science fiction short story, probably from a science fiction magazine from the mid-1990s, involving time travel; a female graduate student from the future visits a contemporary ladies' man to figure out why he, alone in a family of very successful people, never excelled at anything in life. [more inside]
posted by mistersix at 2:12 PM PST - 2 comments

Has anyone else's mind compulsively given objects feelings? If so, how do you deal with it, or how did you stop it from being a problem day-to-day? Weird psychological tic questions inside. [more inside]
posted by greenish at 2:08 PM PST - 63 comments

Why do my screens attached to my DELL laptop running Windows 7 turn a slightly orange hue every day at 4:45pm until I shut down and restart? [more inside]
posted by metajc at 2:03 PM PST - 2 comments

How do I get my ex-boyfriend to stop contacting my mom? [more inside]
posted by and1 at 1:59 PM PST - 38 comments

Will Photoshop and Lightroom work O.K. on my slightly-older Mac Mini? [more inside]
posted by The World Famous at 1:58 PM PST - 7 comments

Once again, the Missile Defense Shield is in the news. But isn't it almost entirely vaporware? I understand the need to pretend it'll work someday in the US, to continue the corporate welfare involved in the system's development, but why are European countries behaving as if it's viable? [more inside]
posted by Rash at 1:41 PM PST - 19 comments

Can you go through the new airport scanner machines holding a pet? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 1:39 PM PST - 13 comments

I have an old cell phone. I have a old digital camera. I have a simple mp3 player. I want GPS. I currently pay $60/month for unlimited calling (but no data) on my Tmobile plan. Can I get all or most of these things on one cell phone without spending much (or anything) on a new phone, and without paying anymore a month? [more inside]
posted by Violet Blue at 1:26 PM PST - 18 comments

LED LCD HDTV? I'm looking to finally replace my 1998-vintage CRT with a Samsung 40" LED LCD @120 Hz (model #UN40C6300SF). It's on sale at Best Buy and the reviews have been very positive with a few complaints of bad panels and visible corner "flashlighting" in a dark room. Anyone have experience with LED TVs? I like their sexy slimness, but are they built to last? Should I wait another year for a comparably-priced 3D version?
posted by timnyc at 1:23 PM PST - 6 comments

What are some SALTY, low-fat snacks I can nosh on? [more inside]
posted by Melismata at 1:20 PM PST - 49 comments

Can anyone identify a 1980s TV movie about ghosts? I recall seeing it in the early- to mid-1980s as a child. I don't remember much except a scene in which a woman gets out of the shower in a very misty bathroom and goes to the mirror. Behind her in the heavy steam you see a ghost standing there in the reflection. At another point in the film the ghost may write on the mirror in the mist? But I may be misremembering that last part. Many thanks.
posted by ktoad at 1:16 PM PST - 11 comments

Looking for books and/or movies about fiascos and disastrous but avoidable situations [more inside]
posted by reenum at 1:15 PM PST - 25 comments

How can I make sure that my cellulite doesn't get any worse? [more inside]
posted by 200burritos at 1:03 PM PST - 11 comments

So I was listening to the sound check for the upcoming U2 concert yesterday from my house, which is just over 2km from the stadium. I could tell that the sound was immensely loud at the source even though it wasn't rattling my windows or anything. How did I know it was a huge sound at a distance rather than coming from nearby? What auditory cues tell us this?
posted by Miss Otis' Egrets at 12:58 PM PST - 8 comments

One rear-facing car seat, plus one front-facing car seat, in a Honda, Toyota, or Subaru? What worked for you? [more inside]
posted by Knowyournuts at 12:53 PM PST - 14 comments

Where, on the island of Manhattan, can I buy Fortean Times magazine? [more inside]
posted by otto42 at 12:45 PM PST - 4 comments

Podcasts have replaced TV as my relaxation method of choice and I need something to keep my eyes and hands occupied while I listen to them. I usually play tetris which works ok but I can't help thinking there must be something more interesting or creative I could be doing. It would have to require minimal concentration and be somewhat relaxing and it would be nice if I had a new skill to show for it. I've tried drawing but I'm a graphics student so it feels like work. My sister suggested knitting which doesn't interest me but it seems to have the right mix of creativity and repetitiveness.
posted by Chenko at 12:35 PM PST - 23 comments

Logistics of a license-less carless introvert ending a 20 year marriage: I don't know where to start with my preparation. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:18 PM PST - 17 comments

Will modern graphics cards with two DVI ports (or one DVI and one VGA) and an HDMI port allow me to use dual monitors plus a TV (or 3 monitors) at the same time? [more inside]
posted by jameslavelle3 at 12:17 PM PST - 6 comments

I need a Chinese book. I have $25 to spend. What's the best one to get? [more inside]
posted by rabbitrabbit at 12:08 PM PST - 3 comments

What's the song playing from about 7:15 to 7:40 in this clip? [more inside]
posted by spinto at 12:05 PM PST - 7 comments

Help me find this childrens book please! I had this scratch and sniff Christmas/winter book when I was a kid in the late 80's early 90's. I vaguely recall the characters were the kind that don't have mouths. And just a little button nose. The book had a picture of a Christmas tree that smelled like pine, a cup of chocolate that smelled like chocolate. And so on. I can't remember much else but would love to find this. Thanks!
posted by mokeydraws at 12:03 PM PST - 13 comments

My partner and I will be visiting family near Birmingham, AL for just over a week. What should we see, eat, drink, and do? Where can we find the essentials like good coffee and cocktails? We've got reservations at Highlands Bar & Grill one night, but that's the only plan so far. [more inside]
posted by rhiannonstone at 11:57 AM PST - 6 comments

Last minute NYC Thanksgiving plans: need help with hotels, food, activities, etc. [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 11:56 AM PST - 10 comments

With MySQL 5.0, how can I grant SELECT privileges on everything *except* for one column in one table? [more inside]
posted by chengjih at 11:46 AM PST - 13 comments

What are some major developments that have taken place in Morocco's legal system in the past year? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka at 11:43 AM PST - 2 comments

Movies/TV in which the protagonist eventually uncovers or develops a personal power, à la The Matrix? [more inside]
posted by moira at 11:41 AM PST - 26 comments

Is Lego Universe, Lego's MMO game, kid safe? More specifically, will it be a safe environment for our kid? [more inside]
posted by mosk at 11:36 AM PST - 10 comments

Oh My God, please help me. Any cures for EXTREME hangover related nausea? [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 11:25 AM PST - 49 comments

How do you deal with your partner's snoring? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:23 AM PST - 44 comments

What is the official TSA policy on flying transgender regarding the enhanced search procedures for both transgender fliers as well as transgender TSA agents?
posted by Ardiril at 11:16 AM PST - 9 comments

Looking for a 'best of' podcast list...sort of like this but for podcasts. [more inside]
posted by morganannie at 10:58 AM PST - 18 comments

It's time for that ethic holiday potluck at my work again. Really tempted to do the KFC bucket.. but I think I'm learning more towards a casserole.. Give to me your kick-ass recipes! [more inside]
posted by royalsong at 10:57 AM PST - 17 comments

Duck(?) laid an egg on my balcony. What do I do now? [more inside]
posted by casarkos at 10:51 AM PST - 17 comments

I am moving into a large windowless room in the middle of a nice industrial loft apartment. I need help figuring out how to make it an airy, light, pleasant place to be. I would love to hear suggestions for aesthetic solutions to make it feel light and airy, as well as what you would do to the walls of this space construction-wise (windows? vents?). [more inside]
posted by jennyjenny at 10:29 AM PST - 17 comments

I really, really like fish, but I've been scared off of it for years due to the mercury, PCBs, et al that seem to be present in every fish nowadays, both wild and farmed. Are there still non-polluted/toxic fish to eat? Are there any fish species - or even particular runs or farms or "brands" - that are just, you know, clean? [more inside]
posted by curious nu at 10:26 AM PST - 15 comments

The president of an Eastern European country supposedly visited the Cal vs. Stanford football game in Berkeley last Saturday (Nov. 20). Google returns bupkis. Does anyone know who he was?
posted by doncoyote at 10:23 AM PST - 2 comments

My mom is in love with the bowls in this House Beautiful photo spread. Help me find them for her! [more inside]
posted by timpanogos at 10:20 AM PST - 11 comments

Perfect gift for middle aged step-mother who is really, really into quilting? [more inside]
posted by Vicarious at 10:17 AM PST - 17 comments

I'm making a surprise trip from the Midwest to Washington DC next week. Help me make it more inexpensive, please? [more inside]
posted by terrierhead at 10:11 AM PST - 13 comments

Why is the script for The Last Airbender movie so bad? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 9:37 AM PST - 27 comments

I still haven't received my tax refund from way back in April. I've been in touch with the IRS, and my track record and paper trail are all on the up and up. I'm assured that it's all a misunderstanding, and once the bureaucratic machinations run their course, I will get my money. Will I? Has this ever happened to you? [more inside]
posted by fingers_of_fire at 9:33 AM PST - 4 comments

Holiday gift ideas for my Munich-bound best friend? [more inside]
posted by missjenny at 9:25 AM PST - 4 comments

I need ideas for helping a toddler through four to six months of chemotherapy. [more inside]
posted by Rumple at 8:56 AM PST - 41 comments

My girlfriend graduated this past summer and has about $9,000 of college-related (not a student loan) debt. She's treading water and having a very hard time post-grad, and still hasn't found a job yet. Works full time at a coffee chain but it just isn't enough. Need some advice... [more inside]
posted by PetiePal at 8:41 AM PST - 49 comments

What would be a good gag gift for a coworker leaving to go work for Halliburton? [more inside]
posted by Clambone at 8:22 AM PST - 19 comments

Just curious: what kind of notice would be posted on someone's door that was NOT from a bank? [more inside]
posted by justonegirl at 7:58 AM PST - 25 comments

Best coffee shop in Berkeley, CA? [more inside]
posted by letahl at 7:56 AM PST - 15 comments

Is it just me, or is there something vaguely twitchy about this investment my broker is suggesting? [more inside]
posted by Naberius at 7:20 AM PST - 21 comments

Anyone have a simple way to teach the correct usage of 'who' and 'whom'? [more inside]
posted by Blackwatch at 7:12 AM PST - 34 comments

Christmas List Question: Boxee, Roku, AppleTV, GoogleTV, or other? Thoughts, Feelings, Emotions? [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 at 6:56 AM PST - 36 comments

Can someone help translate from English to Sinhala using Sinhala alphabet? [more inside]
posted by cyniczny at 6:54 AM PST - 0 comments

Fairly savvy user of Wordpress stumped by the good 'ol "Error establishing a database connection" when installing a new wordpress setup. [more inside]
posted by xetere at 6:50 AM PST - 9 comments

This Friday, I am making a late Thanksgiving on Brisket! Brisket two ways in fact. One will be my famous brisket marinated in Coca Cola and BBQ rub by way of Polish cane sugar coke with roasted garlic and beef gravy. The other brisket I am sort of freaking out about. Does anyone have any ideas?
posted by parmanparman at 6:45 AM PST - 12 comments

Fixing on a PC: "Quicktime and a decompressor are needed to see this picture" error. [more inside]
posted by vincele at 6:25 AM PST - 8 comments

Does anyone know anything about the abandoned amusement park Lincoln Park, in Dartmouth, MA just outside New Bedford? I am specifically looking for directions there - I drove there this morning and could see the abandoned Comet rollercoaster from afar but could NOT figure out how to get onto the property except by climbing the fence on Route 6. I'm supposed to have photographs from this site tomorrow: HELP! Of course any other histories, memories, etc would be great, too. Thanks hive!
posted by betsbillabong at 6:16 AM PST - 10 comments

I'm looking for songs where the songwriter's courage of conviction is tested by fear of negative consequences. Know of any? [more inside]
posted by ultrabuff at 6:07 AM PST - 7 comments

One Night Stand Protocol...is leaving a bar with a guy and his friends along always a stupid decision? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:43 AM PST - 25 comments

Submitting my thesis (dissertation) in a few weeks; queasy about academia as a career; thinking of applying to medical school at 27; is this a foolish fantasy? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:41 AM PST - 8 comments

I'm trying to locate an old kids book, probably published before 1980, about a kid who goes on a big journey in his backyard, or some woods. Everything he encounters takes on human form and helps him on his journey. E.g. a bee and a bear. The bee becomes some kind of rotund warrior, and the bear turns into a Norman looking guy and has a big sword and shield. It was probably for preteens, probably 40 or 50 pages long.
posted by Blake at 5:31 AM PST - 3 comments

Looking for books or articles with inspiring stories of people overcoming anxiety or finding ways to use their anxiety to accomplish great things. [more inside]
posted by Shebear at 4:59 AM PST - 4 comments

I vaguely remember an editorial cartoon or maybe a Doonesbury Sunday strip or maybe even a political ad that used a childlike crayon drawing of a missile hitting a magical bubble-like shield to illustrate the ridiculousness of Ronald Reagan's dream of the "Star Wars" Strategic Defense Initiative. It might have been a short animated film. But I cannot find this 1980s-era image online; can you?
posted by chavenet at 4:42 AM PST - 3 comments

Going with 2 friends to London Dec. 2-6. We'd like to see the new Harry Potter movie while there. Any recommendations to the *best* movie theater available? [more inside]
posted by alchemist at 4:32 AM PST - 13 comments

What can I do for my lower back pain while I'm traveling in a foreign country? [more inside]
posted by ManyNinjas at 4:24 AM PST - 7 comments

How do you keep track of other people's to-do's? I have a lot of people who report indirectly into me or who have to supply me with answers to questions. What is your system for keeping track of all of the things that other people have to do? How do you track deadlines or things that are late? Help me create a group to-do list.
posted by jasondigitized at 4:18 AM PST - 11 comments

How do I explain IP addresses to non-technical people? [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 4:14 AM PST - 13 comments

In a technical context, a particular variable's value can have four values. One of those values is described in the French source as 'largement décrit'. It relates to whether an adverse reaction to a drug is described much in the literature. The question is: does it mean 'widely described' (many journals touch upon it), or 'broadly described' (maybe only one journal describes it, but in broad detail)? Or is the phrase totally ambiguous? I have to provide the best translation in international English for a computer program in this specific context. The only translations of these documents that exist don't agree. The phrase rarely occurs in context, but mostly in tables of values.
posted by blue_wardrobe at 1:55 AM PST - 7 comments

Internet connection problems when coming out of sleep mode (Windows Vista). [more inside]
posted by syzygy at 1:49 AM PST - 3 comments

What are some good contemporary fiction books set in the rural US South or Appalachia? [more inside]
posted by houndsoflove at 10:42 PM PST - 38 comments

A friend is coming to cat sit. He’s vegan. I’d like to leave food for him. Any ideas what? Oh, and no refrigeration available. [more inside]
posted by ericc at 10:35 PM PST - 21 comments

"American Thanksgiving" in Melbourne, Australia -- for a few Americans and a bunch of new Aussie friends who have never celebrated, but want to help with the cooking. How should I use the next few days to prepare? A few of the difficulties: I've never hosted Thanksgiving before, in ANY country. I'm not sure how to best coordinate the pot-luck aspect -- trying to shape a decent team-effort menu would be wise. I'm not even sure where the best place is to buy a turkey. Bonus points for menu suggestions that add Aussie flair to the American holiday (let's put kangaroo in SOMETHING), or that go over-the-top American (who says we can't have turkey AND bacon cheeseburgers?). [more inside]
posted by adamk at 9:11 PM PST - 27 comments

Nike enthusiasts: How can I create my own Air Force 1 shoes on the NikeID website? I see that other people have designed Air Force 1s, but when I try to create my own, I get this message, telling me the Air Force 1s can only be accessed by certain people. How do I become one of those people?
posted by fac21 at 9:10 PM PST - 3 comments

Please help my someone-I-know-as-a-name-on-the-net-kind-of-friend set up her autistic 3rd grade daughter's Individual Education Program (IEP). [more inside]
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 8:12 PM PST - 11 comments

I'm looking for an unintentionally hilarious video concerning Kenny the white tiger. It was photos of Kenny interspersed with slides of the creator's commentary, much of which was misspelled or incoherent. I saw it within the last year and a half on YouTube. [more inside]
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 7:02 PM PST - 1 comments

Setting up a small business in the state of Washington (Seattle). Questions. [more inside]
posted by lattiboy at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments

Point me to the best resources (books, articles lectures) on the philosophies of various martial arts, particularly taekwondo, as they relate to non-violence, self-defense and peacebuilding. The more primary the source, the better.
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 6:45 PM PST - 8 comments

When Marshall McLuhan said "the medium is the message," what exactly did he mean? [more inside]
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 5:53 PM PST - 18 comments

I enjoy the soundtracks to The Fountain, The Bourne Ultimatum, and Inception. What other music will I enjoy? [more inside]
posted by wivy at 5:46 PM PST - 30 comments

What art college/course would you recommend to improve my drawing and illustration skills? I need something quite intensive. [more inside]
posted by mushuu at 5:43 PM PST - 4 comments

I am withdrawing from Klonopin, and I feel awful. I'm not sure what to do. [more inside]
posted by Tulip at 5:42 PM PST - 18 comments

How do I have a vaginal orgasm? (I got the clitoral orgasm down) VERY NSFW [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:35 PM PST - 30 comments

Tell me when and why you connect to people on LinkedIn ? [more inside]
posted by southof40 at 5:10 PM PST - 19 comments

I'm going to be in a cabin in the wilderness for three days with one of my best friends. We will each be bringing flip cameras with us. We want to make a viral video and we're looking for ideas of what to shoot/make. Any ideas? Go wild! We're open to just about anything. If we end up using your idea, we promise to mention your name in the credits.
posted by joshuamcginnis at 5:09 PM PST - 13 comments

Is it possible to buy a device, similar to a wireless router, that will connect wirelessly to my existing router/wireless network and provide internet service to multiple devices over ethernet? [more inside]
posted by JakeWalker at 5:09 PM PST - 5 comments

I have a really shouty neighbor. It freaks me out. But I want to know if I'm overreacting to this. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:56 PM PST - 25 comments

You have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia by a general practitioner, rheumatologist or equivalent. What do you wish that someone had told you soon after you were diagnosed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:56 PM PST - 10 comments