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May 31
What are the best display settings for a Playstation 3 to ensure I get the best possible picture quality when watching Bluray discs and standard DVDs?
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posted by Effigy2000 at 11:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I find a 50-300µh adjustable coil? I have searched the obvious sites; ie mouser, google, all electronics.
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posted by KI6ILS at 10:51 PM PST - 8 comments 
Is this guy is shy, not interested, passive, or any combination of thereof? (Long explanation provided, naturally.)
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posted by anonymous at 9:03 PM PST - 40 comments
In my view of the sky from Mobile, AL - looking southward - there is a star shimmering brightly in red, yellow and even green. What is it?
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posted by magnoliasouth at 8:09 PM PST - 27 comments
Is software just a commodity? I'm not a student of economics. I understand that a lot goes into software projects but at the end of the day the product is just an expensive apple value-added mainly through labour, is that it?
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posted by gttommy at 6:45 PM PST - 25 comments
Water parks in SoCal - I haven't gone since I was in junior high and have some questions about apparel, where you put your stuff, which one is best, etc.
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posted by faunafrailty at 6:05 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to have an older pair of Soloman inline skates serviced - they need new axles. However - I don't know the model name for this specific pair. The only marking on the skates is Powerarch DR85. Poking around online reveals several sources for axles - but I don't know what size to order.
Anyone know what I need to order (specifically?) Or is there a great skate shop in Chicago where I could have these serviced?
And - unfortunately - I don't have the old axles.
Thanks!
posted by steinwald at 5:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Recommend some natural diuretics to help reduce some swelling caused by a medication I was taking. My doctor has taken me off the medication and says I don't need an RX diuretic, but I'd like to shed some of this water faster.
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posted by Kioki-Silver at 3:42 PM PST - 15 comments
I desperately want a moped/scooter due to rising gas prices. I found this 85' Suzuki Rascal on craigslist. Is it worth $600?
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posted by allthewhile at 2:43 PM PST - 20 comments
Is there a word for this thing that I do with the names of things? And would you find it annoying?
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posted by disaster77 at 2:34 PM PST - 36 comments
I got into a serious road rage incident with another driver, who turned out to be quite an angry guy. Do you think I should be worried about vengeful repercussions?
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posted by anonymous at 2:19 PM PST - 32 comments
What programming languages are good for writing a standalone shareware program for Windows? Specifics inside.
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posted by crapmatic at 1:10 PM PST - 16 comments
RecordingStudioFilter: Advice sought on how to run a collective no-budget underground (literally) studio; starting immediately. lots
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posted by yoHighness at 12:24 PM PST - 8 comments
I've been asked to help create a wifi "hotspot" for the outdoor common area of our apartment complex...
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posted by lot49 at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm a graphic designer (InDesign, Photoshop, After Effects) who wants to be able to use 3D imagery in my work but I have little to no interest in modelling things myself. I'm very interested in animating in 3D space and playing with lights and cameras. No supercomplicated Pixar-like stuff (no characters), just moving around still (buildings etc) or almost still (flowers etc.) objects. For instance: right now I need to make an animation of some playing cards flying/falling away from the camera. I want to do this in 3D space and would like to be able to 'bend' the cards to exaggerate the movement. Is it possible for me to buy a stock 3D model of a playing card somewhere (where?) and add my own design to them? What 3D software would be most suitable for my purposes? I'm thinking it might be wise to pick the software that has the most enthusiastic modelsharing community...
posted by dinkyday at 12:03 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm looking for information about how new technologies have affected book design and typography.
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posted by Caduceus at 10:46 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm planning a road trip. Cheap motels vary wildly in quality, so it's helpful if they've been reviewed by other visitors. Where's the best site to find reliable reviews?
I've checked Yahoo Travel and Tripadvisor, but I get suspicious when I see a string of five-star reviews that seem to have been written by the same person.
posted by pernoctalian at 10:33 AM PST - 8 comments
What different traditions and practices are there which combine meditation and active motion?
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posted by protorp at 10:03 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I control a media center pc from a laptop? The catch: I want to make my terminal session run as if I was logged in at the console. This is to control a media center from afar.
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posted by geoff. at 9:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Canadian Indie song about Parkdale, Toronto, Ontario.
References "dollar stores" and "discount whores" in Parkdale. What is the song title, who is the artist and where can I find it?
posted by strangelove at 9:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Going to Montreal next weekend (June 6-8) for pure recreation. I'm looking for great restaurant recommendations, for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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posted by asavage at 9:35 AM PST - 27 comments
I have a humanities undergraduate degree with a minor in computer science. I’m currently in a grad program in the same humanities field. However, I’d like to change directions and pursue a graduate degree in engineering, but I don’t have a math/science/engineering background. What is it going to take to do this?
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posted by NormandyJack at 9:16 AM PST - 13 comments
I went surfing for the first time recently, and had a hard time doing the "hop up" on the surfboard -- my feet always tended to be too close together, and I just lacked agility. What are some exercises I could do that would strengthen the relevant muscles and/or otherwise make me a hop-master? Thanks.
posted by shivohum at 8:34 AM PST - 4 comments
I'd like to find a few recommendations on tai chi DVDs that my 3 year old son and I could watch/do together.
I'll save the ninja training for later. Maybe 5.
posted by ducktape at 7:36 AM PST - 1 comments
I will be staying in Japan for a week before I go to S.Korea and would like some recommendations of things to do and places to stay. I will be landing in Narita; however, it seems better to go to Tokyo once I land. I am a student and can't afford too much; therefore, I am looking for some cheaper places that I can sleep and store my bags while I wander around. Also, I will be there August 19th until August 26th -- are there any events happening? Is there anything to be careful of? Anyone know of any good websites or forums that I could check out before I go? I really want to make the best of this trip, yet it's quite intimidating.
posted by Knigel at 7:23 AM PST - 23 comments
Imagine you're browsing ebay for an item you want to buy. Two sellers have exactly the same item. What is it that persuades you to buy from one seller as opposed to the other?
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posted by Solomon at 4:11 AM PST - 29 comments
What are some of the better places to buy used Macs? What are good models to buy? I'd like something that can run OS X and still has some life left in it, but also hoping to keep the cost down.
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posted by OTA at 3:56 AM PST - 9 comments
May 30
My girlfriend's dentist is pushing her to get a crown on a tooth with several fillings. I'm skeptical because she has no pain, he doesn't see anything wrong with it, and he pushed her last year too. Should she listen to him, get a second opinion (any suggestions for Portland, OR?), or ignore him?
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posted by msalt at 9:33 PM PST - 26 comments
How can I find a reputable, non-creepy child photographer to take head shots of my 3-year-old son (for the purposes of getting him into advertisements, print specifically)?
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posted by inkedmn at 9:31 PM PST - 12 comments
I am seeking recommendations for an original artwork with several specific qualities for a certain spot in my house; or for an artist who might produce such work.
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posted by worstkidever at 8:34 PM PST - 5 comments
Accidentally splattered hot chili sauce onto the kitchen floor. Any sneaky (the less toxic, the better) tricks to remove the stain?
posted by pea_shoot at 8:29 PM PST - 12 comments
Should we do anything about our neighbors stealing our cable and crippling our broadband for the past 2 months?
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posted by hitopshelf at 6:54 PM PST - 31 comments
Using OpenOffice Calc (Spreadsheets) - Is there any way to divide the strings in one column into two by the space in each cell?
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posted by l33tpolicywonk at 6:49 PM PST - 5 comments
What should I read? Recommend a book (fiction or non-fiction), life affirming, something to be read after a heartbreak/letting go. Possibly involving fate/destiny, and the uncertainty/infinite possibilities of life.
posted by rbf1138 at 6:47 PM PST - 27 comments
Are there unhealthy thought processes that you've had that once you've dealt with them, had a discernibly positive effect on your life? If so, how did you go about changing them? And what kind of benefit did you see?
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posted by SpacemanStix at 6:43 PM PST - 15 comments
Where is a good place to get a wet shave in New York City, preferably with a straight razor, (best if below Midtown)? Is this even legal in New York?
posted by flummox at 6:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Please help me choose a new cell phone, I need to replace a broken phone. Details-My plan is Verizon, I have no desire to change providers. I'm eligible for the "every two years" upgrade. I use a Mac (OS 10.4). I would like the phone to have the following features: small as possible, qwerty keyboard (screen or hardware), web access (email, weather, news), can sync contacts and calendar with my mac. I DON'T need a camera (still or video), or mp3 player. And, of course, I want to spend as little as possible.
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posted by HuronBob at 5:23 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm desperately looking for some upbeat, modern
Aussie pop/rock songs to play to kids for my new job.
Preferably something that could be sung along to w/catchy chorus. No swearing or sexual themes allowed.
Anyone got any ideas!!?
posted by nicole.hilder at 5:16 PM PST - 20 comments
My friend is going on a 2-week vacation in the Netherlands starting tomorrow night. Her brother did something to his knee a couple of days ago and they're worried that it'll need more medical attention later. What's medical care like for tourists in the Netherlands?
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posted by rivenwanderer at 4:59 PM PST - 5 comments
I have an idea for a cool (though not very utilitarian) open source app, but I have zero programming experience beyond some very elementary applescript. Can I still suggest the program on a site like sourceforge.net and still have "ownership" of the project? Not for profit, but just to guide its development.
posted by tamagosan at 3:44 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for a good guide about what to do when moving from America to a foriegn country generally, or moving to Israel specifically, or advice about anything that I should be sure not to forget.
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posted by andoatnp at 1:50 PM PST - 6 comments
My computer won't go to sleep (suspend mode) unless the Ethernet cable is unplugged.
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posted by qvtqht at 1:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Windows network admin moving into the world of Macs. Where & what to learn?
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posted by jmd82 at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
I need to provide a recommendation to my bosses on which online property research service the company should subscribe. We had been using
Nite Owl which we were accessing via a third-party. Cost isn't too much of an issue, and we were happy with Nite Owl. But I wonder if there aren't others that are just as good? I've been looking at
Parcel Quest and
DataQuick. Any recommendations for others? We need data for the United States; California, specifically.
Incidently, we don't use the information for marketing purposes. It's for socio-economic analyses in support of environmental impact assessments.
posted by socrateaser at 1:07 PM PST - 0 comments
In August, a friend and I are planning on driving from montreal to vancouver, where we will meet two friends of ours finishing their summer reservist stints, go camping for a bit somewhere in B.C., and then drive home. The majority of our friends' gear can be shipped home via military mail, but we will need to take all of our stuff out with us, and take our friends' camping + living stuff back to quebec. What would be the perfect vehicle for this trip?
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posted by cmyr at 12:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Website help: I'm asking for some input on (1) straightening out a problem with Google and its "description" for each page of my blog; (2) constructing a robots.txt exclusion for certain types of archive pages; and (3) the reason why something is looking for page URLs that have "function.fsockopen" at the end of them.
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posted by WCityMike at 12:38 PM PST - 10 comments
Does anyone have suggestions for options to CafePress in terms of on-demand t-shirt printing and fulfillment?
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posted by rev- at 12:30 PM PST - 7 comments
Can anyone direct me toward an essay [preferably vetted] on the use of language in advertising/media?
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posted by 913 at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
Which expression is correct when describing grammatical mistakes: "bad grammar" or "poor grammar?"
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posted by rinosaur at 11:53 AM PST - 8 comments
My son has a few friends who will be visiting us this summer. They have debit cards for their UK bank accounts, specifically NatWest/Solo and HSBC cards. Will these work in the ATMs (hole-in-the-walls (or is it holes-in-the-walls?)) here in the US?
posted by cosmac at 10:56 AM PST - 13 comments
(TaxErrorFilter) I just received a letter in the mail stating my 2006 tax return is flawed and now I owe about $3600 to the government. Is there any way to fight this?
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posted by Brandon1600 at 10:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me identify this mystery object. It looks sort of like a set of metallic false teeth, smaller than life-size, with a metal tube or something where the tongue should be.
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posted by kpmcguire at 10:28 AM PST - 13 comments
Know of any great places to stay or see in Southern Quebec? Looking for a quiet idyll that's not too far (2hrs ish?) from Montreal and Quebec city for daytrips.
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posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 10:21 AM PST - 5 comments
I work in group that really needs good knowlege management and I'd like to drive things in that direction. The powers that be have decided that we will be using Open Text's
Live Link.
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posted by Kid Charlemagne at 9:57 AM PST - 1 comments
I am looking for foreign (non-American) films wherein the antagonists are a nefarious bunch of Americans, doing stereotypically bad American things.
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posted by daveleck at 9:49 AM PST - 11 comments
I've found myself with a little more time on my hands. I'd like to add a few useful, relevant blogs and podcasts to the ranks of my RSS reader. Any suggestions for me?
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posted by charmston at 9:41 AM PST - 15 comments
I was in Milan and Zürich for the last two weeks and I had promised to bring back/mail postcards to certain close friends and family. Sadly, I misplaced my package of postcards and didn't get a chance to buy any more.
Is there any way to buy scenic picture postcards online or are there any shops that sell such postcards? I live in New York if that helps.
Thanks for the anticipated help.
posted by defenestratedego at 9:30 AM PST - 1 comments
I am headed to law school in Brooklyn with a full ride and a great housing offer-- subsidized housing for 3 years. My partner and I can pick between two apartments, but we can't decide which we should take.
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posted by sondrialiac at 9:20 AM PST - 20 comments
Why are salaries in different nations stated in their US dollar equivalents in news programs? Are there any news programs or websites that show relative purchasing power in different countries?
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posted by that girl at 9:02 AM PST - 3 comments
MusicRecommendFilter: Can someone recommend artists who use percussion or drums in novel ways? See inside...
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posted by tybeet at 8:43 AM PST - 44 comments
Someone stole the ADP envelopes from my work by somehow calling ADP and asking to change the address. Apparently all the perpetrator needed was the name and address of our company. What do we do now?
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posted by idledebonair at 8:43 AM PST - 16 comments
A local Dodge dealership has been running ads for $15,000 cash back on new trucks. They make it a point to point out that it does not get added on to the price of the vehicle (i.e. you don't buy a $30k truck and finance $45k to get the cash, I'm assuming). So what's the catch? How is it possible to get a $30k truck for $15k? I'd love for someone to explain the slight-of-hand that my cynicism dictates must be taking place here...
posted by jluce50 at 8:27 AM PST - 20 comments
I have a Dell Inspiron 600m that has a weird problem: USB flash drives aren't detected at all, but other usb devices (i.e. external usb harddrives) work perfectly fine. Clean install of Windows with updated drivers does not fix this problem. My google-fu apparently isn't sophisticated enough to dig up a solution. Ideas?
posted by jytsai at 7:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Please recommend resources for learning more about and staying current on user experience design and information architecture.
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posted by Mister_A at 7:57 AM PST - 9 comments
Games PC CPUFilter: Is it worth upgrading from an Athlon64 3500+ Venice to a 4000+ San Diego? (plus a bonus question on 3GB RAM in XP and dual channel memory).
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posted by boosh at 7:20 AM PST - 12 comments
Seeking recommendations for a work vehicle for a cabinet-maker. Is it a mini-van? Is it a station wagon? Whatever it is, it doesn't cost much...
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posted by schwap23 at 6:52 AM PST - 20 comments
When it comes to relationships, when do you go for it, even if it's inconvenient or the timing seems to be way off?
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posted by hydrate at 6:25 AM PST - 32 comments
I've got an old 486 laptop, 75MHz, a whopping 8Mb of RAM, Windows 95 installed, floppy drive (no CD), no USB ports (but does have PC card slot). Charities won't take it. Is there anything useful I could conceivably do with it, other than using at as a doorstop?
posted by hatmandu at 6:04 AM PST - 20 comments
What should I take into consideration when spearheading an anthology project? What resources are out there for us?
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posted by divabat at 3:16 AM PST - 1 comments
What is the best way for an American nuclear family (2 adults, kid) to emigrate to New Zealand with permanent residency?
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posted by hal_c_on at 1:19 AM PST - 12 comments
My husband inherited his late father's gemstone collection 6 years ago, and we want to know how to sell it. Thousands of rocks and stones are in the collection, some valuable, some not. Some are labelled, some not.
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posted by wingless_angel at 12:46 AM PST - 6 comments
I would like to end up teaching fine arts (specifically printmaking) at a university level but have a Bachelor's Degree in a completely different field and only a small amount of experience. Where do I start?
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posted by RobertFrost at 12:33 AM PST - 16 comments
May 29
I'll go a long time between meals, then overeat, then continue to snack until I'm sick and dazed. What's happening?
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posted by penciltopper at 10:00 PM PST - 17 comments
Dual-Boot Macbook; OSX (home)/ Windows (work). Need MS Office on both without rebooting. Office 2007 on the Windows partition + Parallels seems to make the most sense. Anything I should know about?
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posted by bartleby at 9:16 PM PST - 10 comments
Personal Finance Filter: Is there an application that can help me track money in separate accounts AND what that money is earmarked for AND keep a log of the movements?
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posted by forthright at 8:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Relocating from St. Louis to New York (Queens/LI border). I need to find an apartment to move into July 1st. How screwed am I?
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posted by makonan at 7:42 PM PST - 12 comments
Can anybody come up with a good reason why the shopkeeper in
Taxi Driver would be wearing a Tulane ringer shirt?
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posted by The Giant Squid at 7:20 PM PST - 3 comments
NorthCarolinaFilter: A friend is traveling between Greensboro and Cape Fear and back again - They would love to hear some ideas on what to see? what to do?
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posted by jammy at 7:18 PM PST - 6 comments
PerformanceArtMakeupFilter: Asking for a friend who needs advice on full body cosmetics over extensive tattoos.
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posted by elendil71 at 7:15 PM PST - 11 comments
My husband and I are moving to Charlotte, NC in August. Any tips on finding a (rental) house?
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posted by All.star at 6:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Here ye, here ye fellow MeFites. I come in need of some suggestions on how to successfully tone myself down better each night for sleep.
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posted by isoman2kx at 6:54 PM PST - 22 comments
How can I read Wikipedia offline on my mac (bonus points for portable and cross-platform)?
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posted by ooklala at 6:45 PM PST - 13 comments
How do you pronounce the word 'read' when used in the following context? -- 'John is dry (read: boring).'
/r?d/ or /rid/
Thanks!
posted by gman at 5:37 PM PST - 135 comments
My dad makes really amazing wooden bowls on his lathe. He wants to sell them but there are a few issues and questions:
If he sells them on the internet, where? Any one know of higher-end websites that sell quality art?
His bowls have been appraised and would go for 100-200$.
Also, is there a way to sell bowls at a store even accross the country? My dad lives in a fairly rural part of Massachussetts, and doesnt really have the resources to travel around.
Any one have suggestions, ideas, etc of how to help my dad? He is very unhappy in his current job and i really believe he is a true artist. Thank you!!
posted by tessalations999 at 5:33 PM PST - 22 comments
Where can I get a cheap(er) battery for my aging 2 year old Macbook? I have tried Apple, but the price is pretty steep! I'm in Australia (Sydney specifically), if that makes a difference.
posted by ranglin at 5:16 PM PST - 6 comments
I left my last position in outside sales after 3 years and it wasn't a great fit for me. I could do it but it left me drained and exhausted at the end of the day. Now what?
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posted by calitocarolina at 5:07 PM PST - 3 comments
My little brother just graduated from school in Indiana and is moving to Kansas City. (the Kansas side) He'll be driving there from the eastern side of Missouri and I want to make him a mix for the road but I'm coming up short on songs!
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posted by inatizzy at 4:49 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm a straight, white, upper middle class male. I'm aware that this automatically means I generally have an easier time than people with a different sexuality/race/class/gender. That said, I'm probably unaware of what these benefits are.
What does this 'privileged' status do for me that I don't even notice?
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posted by twirlypen at 4:19 PM PST - 92 comments
Just got cut down to 12 hours a week at my job (originally 40, then 24). Am I eligible for unemployment in Pennsylvania due to lost hours? And how would I apply for it, then?
posted by DoctorFedora at 3:36 PM PST - 3 comments
>How can I have lots of whiteboard/dry-erase surface, without paying a lot, and without altering the walls/furniture of my apartment?
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posted by k7lim at 3:34 PM PST - 21 comments
How do I best use Apple Soundtrack Pro to record multitake voiceover for a video project?
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posted by shmegegge at 3:16 PM PST - 1 comments
What are some great old buildings and derelict locations in and around the Los Angeles area that can be entered legally?
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posted by katillathehun at 3:04 PM PST - 10 comments
My cats are effectively ignoring their wet food in favour of their dry food. What can/should I do to keep them eating healthily?
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posted by chudmonkey at 2:54 PM PST - 35 comments
I returned two items to a store and was refunded $37 extra. The refund did go back to my credit card and is on my statement. Will the company notice and take it back?
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posted by jesirose at 2:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Between the 4 desktops that my immediate family owns, we've probably been through 6 or 7 DVD burners in the last few years. Does everyone else have this kind of failure rate? Any recommendations on reasonably priced, quality drives, so that I don't have to keep replacing them?
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posted by chrisamiller at 2:41 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm trying to lead a crusade for government to publish it's statistics and data in a way that is mashable. Is it possible to define a standard digital format that could apply to a diverse array of data sets?
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posted by baggymp at 2:31 PM PST - 13 comments
I am trying to decide which web language + framework to focus on for learning this summer. I am stuck between PHP, Python (with Django maybe) or Ruby (on Rails).
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posted by the_dude at 2:31 PM PST - 35 comments
Where can I find used Gameboy (original) games in or near Atlanta, GA within the next 3 days?
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posted by djpyk at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now.
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posted by anonymous at 1:20 PM PST - 24 comments
What are some unique uses of the mobile web by television networks/individual shows, magazines and newspapers?
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posted by anonymous at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
Ontario car insurance. My wife and I have insurance through PC financial. Over the last year, our cars have been damaged, but we haven't filed a claim. Now, they've requested an inspection of our cars. Is this just to ensure they don't pay for preexisting damage in the event of future claims, or can we expect them to get mad/raise rates for this?
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posted by anonymous at 1:18 PM PST - 3 comments
I am a classic example of poorly-designed nose and throat, and I want to fix it. But my ENT doesn't have any advice and I don't know what's going to do the trick.
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posted by ictow at 1:05 PM PST - 10 comments
I need to import a database into MS SQL but I do not want to end up with a transaction log as large as the database. What's the best way to do the import?
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posted by odinsdream at 12:13 PM PST - 4 comments
Please help me find free online blueprints for cardboard store displays.
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posted by Rykey at 12:07 PM PST - 2 comments
Where can I get 120 film (for a Holga) in Washington, DC and Auckland, NZ? Is mail order my only option?
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posted by troika at 11:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Please provide some suggestions for an entertaining 1 day road trip based out of Los Angeles. We've already traveled to Death Valley, Salton Sea...
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posted by guruguy9 at 11:42 AM PST - 16 comments
Philly-filter. One evening, mid-June, mid-week. Need watering hole recommendations for city center.
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posted by priested at 11:24 AM PST - 9 comments
I've launched a website less than a month ago, but all the domain names I think best fit what I am doing are taken, so I took a name I don't like. I would like your help renaming it.
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posted by cjorgensen at 11:04 AM PST - 8 comments
I just switched to Macs and I was a Windows power user (video editing, audio editing, scanning, graphic design, presentations, flowcharting, spreadsheets, databases, web design). What software can I absolutely not live without for the Mac? Being a fan of Open Source software (and excessively cheap) I'd prefer open source apps when possible.
posted by arniec at 11:00 AM PST - 23 comments
Does anyone know of an online store (or a real shoe store that will ship) that specializes in hard-to-find shoes, where I might find
this shoe still being sold in my size?
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posted by np312 at 10:58 AM PST - 5 comments
FSA and mail-in-rebate question: I am purchasing contact lenses to use up my FSA balance before I leave work. There is a mail-in-rebate. When I submit the claim to the FSA are they going to go by the mail-in-rebate price?
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posted by unsigned at 10:32 AM PST - 5 comments
The new MrsPhritosan and I are going to be in the Clearwater/Treasure Island, Florida area June 2 through June 5 for our honeymoon and are looking for things not to be missed. Food, fun, events, shopping, nightlife.
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posted by phritosan at 10:18 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there anything good about living in Seoul as an expat? Looking for first-hand experience to counter my (largely unfounded) negative impressions.
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posted by 8k at 9:54 AM PST - 12 comments
I am looking for some good data visualisation books, tutorials and maybe software
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posted by tseo at 8:56 AM PST - 9 comments
The Hancock building in Chicago has two different tower lighting systems. During the night the antenna structures have red lights to warn away aircraft. During the day the towers have strobes. Since I was a kid the towers always had red lights. Why did they make the change? It seems like two different systems would need twice as much maintenance.
posted by @homer at 8:55 AM PST - 3 comments
Adirondacks filter: I'm going camping at Cranberry Lake next weekend. I want your "must see/do" recommendations in the area.
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posted by jdfan at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
Let's say you are a mission-critical player for your company, but for a number of reasons, it's time to move on... and of course, you don't intend to broadcast your decision to management
while you're hunting. How would you pursue new opportunities while treating your current employer ethically?
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posted by cockwaffle at 8:45 AM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find a used bookstore that will buy gently used academic books in the DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia area?
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posted by anotherpanacea at 7:28 AM PST - 6 comments
I'll make it quick: does anyone have a recommendation for a good Obstetrician either in Manhattan or North/Central Jersey? The person I am asking for is insured. Thanks Mefi!
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posted by skepticallypleased at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I tell my work partner that I am transferring away to a new location solely because of our toxic relationship? (semi-long explanation to follow)
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posted by anonymous at 7:15 AM PST - 28 comments
We use clinical software that uses a MS SQL database. It has a five million records weighing in at 40 GB. The software doesn't have a mobility option but we need one. The company has it on their feature request list but its at least 3-5 years away. HELP.
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posted by bleucube at 6:49 AM PST - 20 comments
Archaeology in the Caucasus - are there any digs going on or coming up soon?
Any info on contemporary archaeology in the region, please.
posted by Taksi Putra at 6:26 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm looking for an easy way to find (not remove) duplicate information in an excel database. Ideally I need to be able to easily cross reference the other records with identical information in a certain column.
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posted by Classic Diner at 6:25 AM PST - 10 comments
Are there any small or medium sized cites that are producing a disproportionate number of famous, ambitious, or motivated people?
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posted by brandnew at 5:10 AM PST - 54 comments
I think that a thesaurus that was organized in terms of which adjectives typically go with which nouns would be really useful. Like, the adjectives that modify the verb "urge" (as in deep or unfulfilled, say). Same thing could be done for adverbs, e.g., ones that modify "talk" (relentlessly, incessantly, insightfully).
I am aware of WordNet and many other on-line lexical databases like the BNC. I'm looking for something like a compiled list, based on actual usage, of what modifies what.
thanks.
posted by cogneuro at 4:38 AM PST - 9 comments
Babyweb 2.0 - looking for an online app/site to keep track of baby's feeding/pooping etc schedule.
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posted by gomichild at 12:12 AM PST - 14 comments
For whatever reason, some people are going to fail to cash their economic stimulus checks. What happens to the money that was supposed to be given to those people, but which never leaves the IRS' account?
posted by BuddhaInABucket at 12:11 AM PST - 6 comments
May 28
My broken foot is healing rather nicely. I'm off my crutches and walking on the boot. My orthopedist gave me some instructions for stretching and rehabbing, but they weren't very specific. How can I do better physical therapy at home?
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posted by mostlymartha at 9:22 PM PST - 6 comments
multiple monitors filter: How can I launch a program directly into second monitor without buying Ultramon? Is there a command line tag I can put into the shortcut for instance?
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posted by jak68 at 9:15 PM PST - 14 comments
We're moving from MD to NJ in mid-June. Looking for information/recommendations for good movers.
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posted by MsVader at 9:04 PM PST - 3 comments
What song is
this?
Ethereal and moody vocals (not quite spy, not quite gothic, but leaning ecletic), jazz rock background, sounds a bit like early Goldfrapp, or Morphine, or maybe even Darling Violetta. (All pretty approximate.)
Very rough lyrics:
I call you Tracy,
You get along,
You lovely...
sing me your song.
I call you darling,
I know it's strong.
I bet...
...and on.
Show goes on.
Show goes on.
I call you ...
...
I call you Liza B.
I wish I could see
That maybe it's only my dream.
It's only my dream.
Show goes on.
Show goes on.
I miss...
...queen of bees (beasts?).
That honey Suzie,
bewitched by me.
I think you're...
what else can be?
...
...
Be my promise breaker,
...
delusion maker,
...
I wish I could see,
It's only my dream.
Show goes on,
The show goes on.
posted by brownbat at 8:29 PM PST - 21 comments
Where can I drive off road on hills and mud near Boston - Metrowest would be best. 10MPG, I might as well have fun! (Land Rover Discovery btw)
posted by Barrows at 7:51 PM PST - 2 comments
What are some great national literatures without a substantial presence in English translation? Who/what are their key authors/works?
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posted by Cucurbit at 7:40 PM PST - 6 comments
What was daily life like behind the iron curtain? I recently returned from a vacation in a former Warsaw Pact country and could not help but wonder what things were like there 20 years ago.
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posted by anonymous at 7:31 PM PST - 25 comments
Specific questions, and general advice and suggestions, on purchasing a very prominent, locally owned, retail business.
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posted by anonymous at 7:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Hi, Booked a vacation to Ocean City MD for the week of 6/16 but now I'm reading about "Senior Week".
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posted by jara1953 at 7:31 PM PST - 7 comments
I ate tortillas in Mexico that were cooked on an old harrow blade over a wood fire. The harrow blade was dusted with a form of charred bone powder that prevented the tortillas from sticking. They were delicious. Is this anti stick bone powder available anywhere in the US?
posted by Raybun at 6:29 PM PST - 13 comments
Every time I open Word I get the Microsoft Office Setup Assistant opening without letting me open Word. I removed then reinstalled Microsoft Office 2008 for Mac and have the same problem with all office apps. Help?
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posted by arnicae at 6:25 PM PST - 8 comments
looking for books about the ins and outs of dating sites, from an "experience" point of view or about the psychology/behavioural psychology of those places. anyone read anything like this?
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posted by browolf at 6:15 PM PST - 9 comments
My parents are both well into their eighties now with health failing just a little bit more each year. How do I prepare myself for their eventual death?
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posted by netbros at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me dedicate my book! I am dedicating my upcoming book to my wife and baby daughter, and am searching for inspiration. What are the most memorable dedications that you have seen?
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posted by blahblahblah at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Can anyone direct me to a free flyer template that I can download for my MacBook? (PC OK, but I'd have to do the work at home.) We're staging a concert/dance with a cowboy rock band as a fund raiser for the food bank. I've looked and looked with no luck.
posted by partner at 4:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Recommend me a low cost terminal/pc/laptop/whatever with an ethernet adapter and a way to access the web.
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posted by edmz at 4:24 PM PST - 15 comments
What has been your experience working as a baker, sous-chef, pastry chef, or on prep staff in a bakery or restaurant? What was the job like? The hours? What skills did you need to know before being hired, and what was OK for you to learn on the job? Did you have any significant professional training before beginning, or was it all self-taught? I have discovered a love of baking and cooking, and am considering going into the field for a couple of years. Is this feasible to do so without culinary school?
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posted by schroedinger at 4:17 PM PST - 12 comments
Hi,
I am a contractor and have been assigned the task of building a "weeping wall" in the bathroom for our client. The wall will be a rock wall tilted to about 5 degrees for the water to run down.
My question is in regards to the size of the pump and type of drip required to obtain the weeping wall objective.
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posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 4:02 PM PST - 17 comments
Other than Quark's own CopyDesk, what "story editors" exist out there that dovetail nicely with XPress 7?
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posted by Wild_Eep at 3:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Is there a good program to follow to build endurance and cardiovascular fitness on a road bike? I have read previous questions (
this seeming the most relevant), but was hoping to find something that was highly structured like the
couch to 5K program for runners. How do I do a couch to 100k? I have a nice new road bike and time over the summer.
posted by procrastination at 3:17 PM PST - 14 comments
My 6th wedding anniversary approaches. Looking for interesting ideas for traditional 6th year gift which i understand is iron. We have a full set of iron cookware already which we love.
posted by dougiedd at 2:25 PM PST - 17 comments
Chinese language filter: is this site legit? And, if this is a scam, what kind of scam is it?
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posted by bru at 1:55 PM PST - 3 comments
Why is my credit score so @#!%$ing low? I am in a better financial position than anyone I know in my age / earnings category.
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posted by randomstriker at 1:55 PM PST - 26 comments
I'm looking for a small replica (say 8-12") of the Copenhagen Little Mermaid for my garden pond. (In other words, suitable for outdoors.) Anyone know where I can get one? Tried to find online tourist shops in Copenhagen, but no luck. Thanks.
posted by nax at 1:32 PM PST - 5 comments
Can you recommend a laptop that is (in order of importance) a. inexpensive, b. small enough to use relatively comfortably on a coach tray table, c. has a looooong battery life.
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posted by Crotalus at 1:25 PM PST - 21 comments
I'm falling in love with Bossa Nova. I want to learn about the genre but honestly have no idea where to start. Help?
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posted by twine42 at 1:11 PM PST - 10 comments
XP Pro x64 Server + VMware Server + XP Pro x64 --- So my boss has this idea of running VMware Server on our server and backing up the VMware image nightly. His thought here, is that if the server craps out, all we have to do is re-install, copy over the VMware image and we are back in business.
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posted by B(oYo)BIES at 12:47 PM PST - 12 comments
Amazon Kindle question: does anyone know if the documents you email to Amazon's 10¢ conversion service are stored in your account cloud forever, as with books you purchase?
posted by symbebekos at 12:25 PM PST - 3 comments
I use instant messaging a fair amount to talk to people all over the United States and in Europe, mostly Austria, Germany and England. Why is it that smiley faces (as in =) and :X) are so much more prevalent in Europe (at least Northern Europe) than in America? It feels like one pops up every other line, sometimes twice in the same sentence. I should mention that I am young (18) and so are the people I talk to.
posted by Corduroy at 12:21 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there a reason you might experience less ingrown hair after waxing than epilating? Say regular exfoliation practices are thorough and remain the same for both methods. Is my imagination acting up, or is there more to it? I mean they both pull hair out by the roots, right?
posted by Bakuun at 12:11 PM PST - 5 comments
What's this foreign-language version of a song from Harry Nilsson's soundtrack to Robert Altman's
Popeye?
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posted by jtron at 12:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Do any of you have experience with caskets purchased from
Costco? The mother of someone very close to me may soon be in need of one, and I've only seen the corners of the displays at the stores themselves.
Have any of you actually seen one of the full caskets in person, purchased one, or anything related?
posted by c0nsumer at 11:54 AM PST - 5 comments
Friend was fired today for being homosexual. State of Iowa.
I know she has the opportunity to file for unemployment but does she have any recourse for lawsuit for unlawful termination
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posted by lutzla23 at 11:44 AM PST - 38 comments
We'll be around Hot Springs, Arkansas for a few days. What are fun local sights/foods/places/daytrips?
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posted by ManInSuit at 11:16 AM PST - 12 comments
My fiance has been experiencing rather severe migraines for close to a year now. Since they began she's been to
many different doctors, specialists, chiropractors, etc. all of whom have failed to provide an answer. Its only now that I'm seeing a correlation between her migraines/headaches and our move into the first floor of an old house within the same timeframe. Could this be mold or another allergen? Help me figure this out and (possibly) get out of here before our wedding.
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posted by joshwebb at 10:51 AM PST - 16 comments
Is there open, free, or inexpensive comprehensive data on the location of coal-fired power plants in the United States available anywhere?
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posted by OverlappingElvis at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
June graduation + August wedding = announcements and invitations go out within a month of each other. Do I look like a gift-grabbing leech?
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posted by alpha_betty at 10:13 AM PST - 16 comments
Can I download Google Maps for, say, London, to my mobile phone - which I can then access around town? Without going on WAP?
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posted by Cantdosleepy at 9:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for old westerns with a scene where cowboys have to surrender their guns to the sheriff in order to enter the town, or on their way into an event.
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posted by mrmcsurly at 8:54 AM PST - 15 comments
Logic board died on my friend's two-year-old MacBook (one year out of warranty). Should she pay for repair ($700 + labor), or sell the carcass for parts and buy, say, a used iBook?
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posted by sparrows at 8:51 AM PST - 13 comments
Law School Filter: What non-Boston schools should I consider if I want to work in Boston after graduation?
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posted by doppleradar at 8:30 AM PST - 14 comments
Can I set up a mailbox that will forward incoming mail as a Twitter direct message? There are several services that will change your Twitter status based on an e-mail. This is not what I want. I shouldn't have to provide my Twitter password either as it is unnecessary for sending direct messages.
posted by grouse at 7:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Sam's Club or Costco? Which one is better? What are the differences? Can I get cases of Red Bull, water, etc at Costco? The website isn't much help.
posted by paulyballs at 7:32 AM PST - 46 comments
Rock Album Cover: Mid-seventies, full facial shot of several women, wearing pillbox hats with veils. When you look closer, you see there are sores and scabs on their faces. Artist and title, please?
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posted by Work to Live at 7:13 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm in a bit of a jam economically. I've got to make some decisions on how to proceed. Where can I go for advice and counseling on my best course of action?
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posted by diode at 7:01 AM PST - 6 comments
Can you point me towards a concise summary of the major events from the entire run of the Sex and the City show?
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posted by bluefly at 4:54 AM PST - 10 comments
EuropeFilter: Two teens about to spend up to 10 days in Europe. Suggestions on where to go and how to keep it cheap?
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posted by alona at 3:23 AM PST - 23 comments
Could someone please identify the brand of sunglasses being worn by Jason Pierce of Spiritualized on BBCs Later with Jools Holland. Photos inside...
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posted by DZ-015 at 2:25 AM PST - 1 comments
Is there a good-quality open source/freeware XML editor for OS X that will understand DTD files (and validate too)? And is geared more toward writing documentation than code?
posted by long haired lover from liverpool at 2:11 AM PST - 3 comments
Server not found at google.com - I get this message several times per day (and not just google - it can be any site) Its been going on for at least 6 months and its driving me nuts.
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posted by missmagenta at 1:54 AM PST - 9 comments
May 27
Whenever I diet I get cramp in my left calf at night. It's easily cured by standing up but makes me leap out of bed cursing. What's causing it? And is there any way of stopping it? If I've got to buy something, please bear in mind I'm in the UK.
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posted by humblepigeon at 11:58 PM PST - 24 comments
Why isn't the sequel to
The Glass Books of the Dream Eaters out in America yet when it's already published in the UK? The UK published the first book after America did, so why would the UK publish the sequel first now? Is it even going to be published in the US? Help me, booksellers and those knowledgeable in publishing!
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posted by Locative at 10:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Car Sun Shade Question: I have a car sun-shade that is blue on one side and silverish on the other side. Which side should I face out to keep my car cooler?
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posted by boots77 at 9:54 PM PST - 12 comments
I am 28 years old. I have a master's degree. I am an upper-level administrator at a small college. I make $50,000 a year. And I still live with my parents. Um?
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posted by anonymous at 8:59 PM PST - 26 comments
I have this neighbor who is making me really uncomfortable, and I'm not sure how to make her stop. Background info: she's in her mid 30s, with a husband and two very very sweet little boys. She has a crush on me. Oh, and she's crazy.
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posted by wearyaswater at 8:59 PM PST - 20 comments
I am in the last quarter of organic chemistry. I have only about a week to design and come up with my scientific poster to present now (due to circumstances beyond my control). My professor wants us to build these posters the old fashion way (gluing info onto a matte board). I am artistically inept. Please give advice!
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posted by rainygrl716 at 8:45 PM PST - 10 comments
My doctor told me to quit drinking. I'm a moderate drinker (I think), but I'm having a difficult time with giving it up. Also, what do I tell people?
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posted by desjardins at 8:45 PM PST - 49 comments
Does anyone know what song is being played in the second half of the trailer for
Pineapple Express? The trippy tune with the girl talk-singing, that starts at about 1:20 in this version:
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=AZ07JO-SaBc
The song is driving me nuts, I'd love to know who it is.
posted by Cranialtorque at 8:31 PM PST - 8 comments
Will academic journals generally publish book reviews written by people who are not academics, but who have applicable experience and knowledge?
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posted by midatlanticwanderer at 8:24 PM PST - 6 comments
Which brands/models of used laptops should I be looking at if I want (A) something that won't easily break, and (B) to avoid proprietary parts and chipsets?
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posted by mr. creosote at 8:18 PM PST - 21 comments
Is there a word to describe being sucked into wikipedia; inadvertently wasting hours of time by delving deeper and deeper into articles, interesting link by interesting link? If not, can you help me come up with a clever term for this phenomenon?
posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) at 8:04 PM PST - 47 comments
My car was repossessed and auctioned and now Honda wants the difference paid in full. If I could have made the payments I would have...are there any lawyers out there that can help answer my questions, worries and anxieties?
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posted by eve28 at 7:55 PM PST - 14 comments
Does anyone know where I can find the operating software and a manual for an HP Powerwise 2100 Battery Backup? APC bought HP's battery backups unit in 1994, but this unit seems to work great. I want to control it from my PC but have no software and no instructions. I've visited all of the manual sites and software download sites I can think of.
posted by CollectiveMind at 7:46 PM PST - 1 comments
I need (well, want) a new receiver for my home theater system to accommodate my new HDTV. What's my best bet for the least amount of money? Specs on everything, and details on what I'm looking for, inside.
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posted by CrayDrygu at 7:44 PM PST - 6 comments
As a Canadian investor with a discount brokerage account (TD Waterhouse), what are the downsides to investing in NYSE stocks as opposed to TSX stocks?
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posted by sweet mister at 7:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Which is the best shipping service to use for moving? USPS, Fedex, or UPS? I would like them to come to my house.
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posted by lunasol at 7:29 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I design a robust system that collects lunch orders and payments, collates them, and then dispatches them to a sandwich shop - all automatically?
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posted by TrashyRambo at 7:11 PM PST - 2 comments
Windows XP TrojanFilter: I caught a trojan, cleaned it out, and now...100% CPU usage making my computer unusable, and I can't turn on Windows Update besides. With System Restore off, and every piece of software I've run so far telling me it's now clean, how can I fix my system without wiping my hard drive?
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posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:47 PM PST - 18 comments
Is there any meaning associated with stars on the sides of houses? On Virginia's Eastern shore, I saw a bunch of houses with 5-sided stars like
this one on their sides. Most were black, but some were more muted colors. Do they mean anything?
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posted by i love cheese at 6:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there a Literary device / term for this example - a character in a story yells quiet or hush. The closest I could think of was irony, but I'm guessing there's something more specific. Thanks.
posted by scubbadubba at 6:29 PM PST - 13 comments
CookingFilter: I need cookbooks or websites that have step by step visuals of recipes.
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posted by reenum at 6:04 PM PST - 15 comments
My parents are really bugging me about dating/marriage and I need it to stop. How, short of marrying someone random, can I get them to leave me alone?
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posted by sweetkid at 5:32 PM PST - 29 comments
What is the difference between the original Ben & Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch and the Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch sold now?
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posted by mirepoix at 5:30 PM PST - 11 comments
What are some Bachelor Party options for Philadelphia on a Friday night?
"Adult Entertainment" is probably out (Atlantic City for the next night). We're looking for fun places that a group of 8 guys in mid 20s would enjoy (early 20s places are always an option). Bars, BYOBs for dinner, cheesy dance clubs. Probably looking for places where the dude ratio is relatively low. Staying in center city.
posted by sandmanwv at 5:06 PM PST - 3 comments
What do I wear in central Italy this July so that I don't
instantly look like a North American (Canadian) tourist. I'm a 60-year old petite blond.
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posted by feelinggood at 5:01 PM PST - 15 comments
I would like to go to the drive in on a date in my Audi. The problem? The persistent beep that happens with the key engaged and the seatbelt unfastened. Help me conquer this inconvenience so I can get lucky in one of the classic American dating pastimes.
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posted by rileyray3000 at 4:18 PM PST - 18 comments
How can I install the Mac Office 2008 Volume License (VLA) version over Mac Office 2008 Peronal License version without losing any user data?
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posted by mosk at 4:18 PM PST - 2 comments
After a lifetime of no weight problems, I am about 30 pounds overweight (this has happened over the past 5 years) but have not changed my eating or exercise habits since my pre-weight-gain days. My doctor says that I have no health problems (my thyroid, cholesterol, and blood sugar have all been checked.) I probably consume around 2000-2400 calories a day and I exercise fairly regularly (3x/week). I haven't had any undue stress or strife in my life, and lead a happy, normal life. I'm a female, late 30s, and am finding it next to impossible to lose the weight. If I try to cut calories even for a day, I find that I am totally starving, and I feel weak, cranky, and dopey (I have a very hard time concentrating at work when I try to eat less). Any suggestions for losing the weight at a reasonable rate (I don't want to be "on a diet" for months on end) without feeling so rotten?
posted by anonymous at 4:02 PM PST - 23 comments
I'm an attorney, admitted to the New York Bar in February, 2007. I've recently discovered that I did not complete the required number of CLE credits in my first year. How to I best rectify the error and what consequences can I expect to befall me?
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posted by anonymous at 3:43 PM PST - 6 comments
There is this girl I've had a crush on for about 4 years. She works in a shop, and our relationship is limited to talking in the shop. She has had a boyfriend for a long time.
I recently was away for a long period of time, and now that I'm back, she seems to have gotten more serious with her boyfriend, but at the same time now wants to invite me to dinner! What's up with this?
(Long, long story)
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posted by anonymous at 3:43 PM PST - 25 comments
CoconutFilter: Spring/Summer has finally hit Boston. I was at Whole Foods yesterday and was enticed by the freshly cut .45 lb. coconut in a little plastic container. It was white and glistening and tropical, so I bought it. I don't know what to do with it.
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posted by raztaj at 3:34 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for practical, first-person, inspirational stories of how to launch/bootstrap entrepreneurial ideas with little or no resources. The more specific and detailed, the better.
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posted by jmnugent at 3:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Children's Book Filter: Help me find a book from when I was a kid. Of course, only limited details remembered...
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posted by finitejest at 3:25 PM PST - 9 comments
I live in south/central (not coastal, not hill country) Texas. What time of day should I water my tomato plants?
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posted by SpecialK at 3:16 PM PST - 2 comments
What speakers should I bring with me to Burning Man? I'm looking for powered PA-style speakers, preferably less that $250 each, that will withstand the dust and heat. (hopefully for more than one year :)
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posted by darkshade at 2:55 PM PST - 8 comments
HardwareSynthFilter: Is there a synthesizer available today, new, out there somewhere, that has poly-key pressure (like the Ensoniq VFX series had)?
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posted by bitterkitten at 2:16 PM PST - 4 comments
Google search problems here. I've asked around the local tech circle and no one can think up an explanation for this one. Google will load in FF and IE7 - but - I can only execute a search from IE.
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posted by AdamOddo at 2:13 PM PST - 8 comments
Anyone ever grappled with mysterious headaches? I'm interested in both the grappling process and the treatment. Details within.
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posted by luser at 2:01 PM PST - 30 comments
Complicated Excel formula question involving text-search and Japanese characters. Can you help?
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posted by Vorteks at 1:34 PM PST - 2 comments
Low volume, book scanning service? I want to ship to these people my (recent, copyrighted) paper- and hardbacks, and they scan them, destroy them, ocr them, proof them, and email me back a pdf. I have many books that I want to reference, but I like to move a lot, and they're weighing me down.
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posted by zeek321 at 1:18 PM PST - 11 comments
Fixedgearfilter: I'd like to build a single speed bike, but I have no idea what frame and forks to buy.
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posted by stackhaus23 at 1:01 PM PST - 11 comments
Anyone know a good music store in Little Rock, Arkansas, ideally near the airport, preferably on or near I40 N/I65 W?
posted by fourcheesemac at 1:00 PM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone know where I can show a screening of a short film (15 min.) in New York City on the cheap?
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posted by tealeaf522 at 12:52 PM PST - 11 comments
What are the best UV blocking sunglasses for overall eye health and well being, brand name or otherwise?
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posted by chugg at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find a shirt like
this (except white with blue trim), and
pants like these (except black), either online or in the Chicago area between now and July 1st?
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posted by wfrgms at 12:36 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I get panic attacks, triggered by the threat of a real physiological condition, under control? Warning: Somewhat gross discussion inside.
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posted by wolftrouble at 12:28 PM PST - 10 comments
A few months ago my car was hit (hit & run) while parked on the street (ahh, city living). I filed the police report, and went to my insurance company. They assesed the damage and gave me a check (made out to me) to get my car repaired. I still haven't gotten it repaired. It's an older car (2000) and I won't sell it ever (plan to drive it till it dies- which should be about 10 more years because I rarely drive).
Would it be fraud for me to say heck with repairing it and keep the check? Will I regret not having it repaired?
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posted by MayNicholas at 12:19 PM PST - 21 comments
Is it rude to purchase leather furniture if I have vegan friends?
posted by plexi at 12:19 PM PST - 40 comments
I need to find the best doctor to treat Non-Traumatic Myelopathy in a 19 year old male.
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posted by Mr_Zero at 12:18 PM PST - 1 comments
Cheapest Flight to Anywhere: I have a large flight credit on Continental Airlines that I need to use with in the next few months. I'd like to find the cheapest ticket for a same day departure/return so that I can get the remaining balance refunded. Is there somewhere I can find all Continental flights originating from Newark, NJ (EWR) over the next few months? Kayak.com is great but I have to know the destination to get the prices.
posted by nivekraz at 11:27 AM PST - 11 comments
Where did the file go after it was opened from a website and edited it in Microsoft Word?
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posted by mcarthey at 11:26 AM PST - 9 comments
We are having a new kitchen floor put in. Everything has to be out of the kitchen. The propane company wants $130 to spend two minutes disconnecting and reconnecting our propane kitchen stove. There is a shutoff valve next to the stove. Can I safely DIY. How?
posted by Xurando at 11:16 AM PST - 10 comments
I like to listen to my music loud, but out of respect to others I'd like to keep the noise bleed to a minimum. (Think: riding in the subway.) Are their headphones that are built specifically to reduce the amount of noise pollution given off?
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posted by nitsuj at 11:14 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm translating a script into English, and the dreaded "Hollywood format" in particular. Doing this in Word is a freakin' impossible task with all the goofy formatting and margins, so is there any particular freeware screenwriting software or preprogrammed Word styles I should be aware of? Would sure as cooter save me some hours of my life...
posted by saysthis at 11:12 AM PST - 11 comments
I've currently got a HP Mini-Note 2133 running Ubuntu. I was going to take a stab at installing OS X on it this coming weekend when I realized I could get a 12" iBook or PowerBook G4 for roughly the same price and it would still be small enough I wouldn't mind carrying it around with me all the time and it would run OS X with no hassle. I'd keep my MacPro as my primary workstation that I use for image editing and such, this would just be for email and for surfing the web on the go. If I get a G4 era laptop and install Leopard on it (want to use Back to My Mac after I roll my own dot mac) will I have any issues? I've only recently become a Mac user after years on Linux, so I never used a PPC-based system. Will application like Camino, Mail, Adium, etc all run with no problems? This is what the universal binary thing is all about, right?
Anything else I should be aware of? Any tips or tricks for slimming down 10.5 to make it run better on the older hardware?
Thanks!
posted by Brian Puccio at 11:06 AM PST - 7 comments
My daughter started day care almost two months ago. My husband and I have been intermittently sick ever since she got started. Is it common for adults to be debilitated by day care plagues, and if so, when will this misery end?!?!
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posted by crazycanuck at 10:41 AM PST - 18 comments
I irreparably damaged my installation of Windows Vista by trying to clean out my winsxs folder. I'm pretty sure there's no way to recover at this point.
I'd like to know if anyone has some good suggestions for tutorials or tools to use to rescue my user info so that when I reinstall I can salvage my stuff.
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posted by judge.mentok.the.mindtaker at 10:39 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm planning a summer vacation with our three teenaged boys. 14 year old twins and a 13 year old. We've done the Florida/disney thing already and I'm looking for some ideas for a fun place to go where they'll have enough to keep them busy and out of trouble for a week.
Budget is $7000 all in.
Any thoughts out there?
posted by Scoops at 10:20 AM PST - 10 comments
A director friend asked me to design the opening and closing credits for her upcoming film. Please school me on the technical aspects.
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posted by signal at 9:42 AM PST - 12 comments
On BBC Radio 6 a few days ago, probably sometime late at night or early in the morning in British time (I was listening in the afternoon in the US) they were playing a concert recording of an artist who’s volcal style resembled a less coherent Amy Winehouse. One of the songs used part of tchaichovskys Romeo and Juliet for a hook, and it was all mostly soul/R&B type music. Any ideas what it was?
posted by Artw at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
How well-regarded and useful is the Certified Business Manager (CBM) credential?
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posted by MrToad at 9:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Why would a laptop convert videos to iPod formats so slowly? Is this normal? What changes to make it better? Possibly a new computer?
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posted by paphun123 at 9:24 AM PST - 12 comments
Workout filter; From time to time, I love to do Crossfit.com 's workout of the day. Any other sites or blogs that feature that? I would prefer workout of the days, that focus of building size/mass but any will do for now. thanks :)
posted by boyinmiami at 9:01 AM PST - 6 comments
I signed up to give a 90-minute Powerpoint presentation on Microsoft Excel 2007. It's open-ended as to the specific content, and I am stuck.
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posted by Dec One at 8:41 AM PST - 15 comments
My girlfriend and I are moving across the country, from DC to the metro Dallas area. I've never moved cross-country on this scale, so what tips/advice/warnings can you give me about this sort of move?
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posted by SNWidget at 8:20 AM PST - 16 comments
Is there any way to find a cache page of a website that was taken down within the past day? I have tried the major search engines with no luck...
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posted by kjl291 at 8:15 AM PST - 4 comments
I'm looking for gift ideas for my daughter's sixteenth birthday. She's not into the traditional Sweet 16 routine but still, I feel like the gift has to be more significant than a regular old B-day gift. About her: musical hippie type (has good guitar and equipment already), California girl relocated to Moscow Idaho two years ago; mellow, sweet girl. ANY ideas greatly appreciated.
posted by knolan at 8:06 AM PST - 26 comments
Where can I find a pair of awesome sunglasses I saw on some guy walking down the street last month?
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posted by griphus at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
Biochemists, cell biologists and assorted biotech types, what's your favorite method for removing gelatin from antibody solutions? No amines allowed!
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posted by Quietgal at 8:04 AM PST - 3 comments
Feh. I'm straightening out the accounts of a not-for-profit as a volunteer and putting them onto Quickbooks. Before I got my hands on their books, someone paid the same bill twice. How do I enter two checks for one bill and still take the credit on a future bill?
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posted by jeanmari at 7:04 AM PST - 3 comments
ATL filter. I'm traveling to Atlanta for a concert at the Tabernacle near Centennial Olympic Park. Where should I eat beforehand?
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posted by spakto at 7:00 AM PST - 14 comments
I'm looking for a good deli that delivers in Los Angeles, Beachwood Canyon to be precise. I need a website or very patient people.
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posted by arha at 6:03 AM PST - 7 comments
I take tablets of digestive enzymes daily. Am I wasting my time and money?
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posted by Tarn at 4:49 AM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone recommend a simple open source library management system / book database which offers a searchable web front-end / OPAC and which accepts imported data without MARC records (ie CSV or tab-delimited)?
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posted by Webbreader at 3:30 AM PST - 2 comments
i was in a very bad car accident this weekend and smashed my dominant hand and my non dominant shoulder. i've been told my dominant hand may not regain full functionality. any tips on getting through the next few weeks/months? any good car accident recovery stories?
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posted by melodykramer at 2:23 AM PST - 17 comments
Moo: Our local farmer, who raises beef cattle organically (no antibiotics, no fertilizers on their home-grown feed, etc., etc.), keeps all of his cows with new calves in a plowed (dirt) field for about two months after the little ones are born. Why?
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posted by maxwelton at 1:37 AM PST - 11 comments
May 26
Book recommendations: ecotopian fiction? (Something to read after
The Fifth Sacred Thing)?
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posted by salvia at 11:46 PM PST - 16 comments
When I close the lid of my White 13" MacBook and apply some pressure to the top, as when carrying it, there is some flexibility that is the screen bending slightly. Is this dangerous for the screen or is it designed to withstand that pressure?
posted by alitorbati at 10:50 PM PST - 7 comments
How long does it take to get a replacement social security card? I'm in Texas, if it matters.
posted by LittleMissCranky at 10:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Does anyone know of a super lightweight (i.e. backpackable) solar still that could be used to purify sea water on a long trip?
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posted by Dr. Send at 9:47 PM PST - 7 comments
OK - this is stupid, but how on earth did
these people get such high scores on Off-Road Velociraptor Safari? I got 1,000,000 points once when the game crashed mid-jump, but I can't fathom how these guys got scores in the billions!
posted by sfz at 8:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Will my lifelong habit of crossing my legs cause problems, like circulation, down the road?
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posted by skyper at 8:15 PM PST - 11 comments
Everyone in my department at work (desktop publishing) is paid overtime except me (I'm salaried) and we all have the same job title and responsibilities. Is this legal?
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posted by boognish at 8:11 PM PST - 10 comments
Where can I find some good vegetarian eating in the Ft. Lauderdale/ Weston area?
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posted by slavlin at 7:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Web Page E-mail Links That Don't Work: Bug or Feature?
Greetings Mefi-World! Here on my Mac OS X Panther PowerBook, nothing happens when I click on e-mail links on any web page in Safari and Firefox. Is this a feature I need to turn on, or is this intentional; an anti-spam thing? If it's the former, what do I change to make clicking on these links open a new e-mail (in Apple Mail)?
All suggestions appreciated greatly.
posted by BrooklynCouch at 6:53 PM PST - 11 comments
JobFilter: My boss gets busier every day; I still report to him but expecting guidance/supervision/mentoring has become a joke due to his insane workload. Should I move to another department?
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posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:46 PM PST - 17 comments
What is the very best water park for 30ish folks to enjoy in the NY/NJ area?
posted by smartypanties at 6:15 PM PST - 7 comments
I bought a Griffin Amplifi off Ebay sans power supply. It would seem to be the only product in the world with an AC to DC converter that doesn't specify what the voltage it uses is in the documentation, so that I can buy a generic universal power supply adapter. Anyone own one of these that could look on the power supply brick itself and see what the output is? Thanks.
posted by Keith Talent at 5:49 PM PST - 5 comments
In the Art of Noise song "Instruments of Darkness" (from the In Visible Silence CD, not the various remixes), there is a sample of a voice saying "Your agony must endure forever". This has been attributed to Neil Kinnock, a British politician. Does anyone know what that statement was in reference to and the text of the full speech or comment?
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 4:42 PM PST - 3 comments
I just bought some Lyle's Golden Syrup, and realized that I have no idea what to do with it. This being my first ever can of the stuff, I'm looking for easy and tasty things to do with it.
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posted by KingoftheWhales at 4:41 PM PST - 25 comments
Give me some ideas to manage my files, my data, my general computer setup etc. etc. for best use from multiple locations.
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posted by djgh at 4:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Book recommendation time! Since you guys did so well
the last time I looked for books, I thought I'd kick another random search at you.
Looking for fiction about horrifying and unusual circumstances, like in Geek Love or The Tattoo Artist. More inside.
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posted by 8dot3 at 4:04 PM PST - 32 comments
IslamFilter: I'm looking for examples of regional cultures/ethnic groups within the present-day Ummah that were bypassed by the expansion of Islam. For example, most of the people of the mountainous and hard to access Nuristan province of Afghanistan only converted to Islam ca. 1890. Prior to that it was known to everyone outside Nuristan as "Kaffirstan" (land of the unbelievers/infidels).
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posted by thewalrus at 3:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Financial skills building classes or workshops for a low-income person with crappy money management skills?
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posted by serazin at 3:50 PM PST - 9 comments
What sorts of code words, specific language or techniques are used in your industry, profession, or area of expertise that can be used to manipulate the system? Or, what sorts of tricks have you found that work in similar ways?
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posted by JimmyJames at 3:44 PM PST - 28 comments
I tire of the summer hiatus from academia. I live with a very strong work ethic and moral sense of duty that causes me a sort of existential crisis when my life seems to be put on hold. This feeling cannot be ignored, and cannot (seem to) be reconciled. Do you have similar experiences? I'd love to hear stories...
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posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 14 comments
How do taxes work for a Canadian citizen producing creative content for an american publication? How about a Canadian providing 'e-training' to an American?
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posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 6 comments
Do you have any suggestions or insight that could help me figure out whether I should marry my boyfriend?
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posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 27 comments
Which living landscape photographer's work can be compared to Anselm Adams' stunning photography?
Perhaps Edward Burtynsky (or Andreas Gursky - although he manipulates his images)... ?
posted by jp021272 at 2:06 PM PST - 13 comments
Help! I have five-ish hours to locate, download, and burn some source of psychedelic imagery/video for a friends' show in Seattle. Think Electric Sheep, only less screensaver, more burnable to dvd.
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posted by stenseng at 1:44 PM PST - 11 comments
I need ideas for creative (and cheap) party favors for a "Death & Taxes" party I'm hosting early in June!
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posted by Jaqi at 12:50 PM PST - 10 comments
I have recently received a brand new HP530 laptop sporting an Intel Celeron M chip at 1.6GHz running a pre-installed version of Microsoft Windows Home Basic. Lovely to look at, but I rapidly came to grief attempting to connect to my BT HomeHub WLAN which works just fine for my iMac and another laptop PC.
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posted by kairab at 12:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Cat lovers! Please tell me whether it is reasonable for me to get (a) cat(s) with the layout / options I have, or whether I should just abandon the idea for now.
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posted by ClarissaWAM at 12:39 PM PST - 30 comments
What Spanish language kids' show (in the USA) would be good to watch for someone trying to pick up Spanish?
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posted by Flunkie at 11:15 AM PST - 9 comments
I have an HP Pavilion a1200y desktop. When you turn it on the monitor is blank, how can I fix this?
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posted by banished at 11:14 AM PST - 8 comments
How can I avoid shiny keys syndrome on my computer keyboards? This relates to the patches of smoothness that seem to appear on often-used keys after a few months of consistent use.
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posted by WalterMitty at 11:05 AM PST - 16 comments
Significant Other relations filter: I have a wonderful, devoted, attentive, ardent, insightful, supportive, affectionate, amazing boyfriend. But...I've only had the kind that got tired of me and left in a few months. How do I shake the occasional paranoia that he'll do the same?
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posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Other than the cost of switching, is it pretty reasonable to convert from oil to natural gas? I own my home, and am unlikely to move.
posted by portabella at 10:21 AM PST - 3 comments
Mac Powermac G4 AGP will not boot, can I take the drive and boot using a firewire enclosure on another G5?
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posted by safepants at 9:38 AM PST - 6 comments
Any advice on how to speed up the aging process of a feather pillow to achieve maximum comfort?
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posted by wabbittwax at 9:22 AM PST - 9 comments
If you saw two guys named Hambone and Flippy, which one would you think liked dolphins the most? I'd say Flippy, wouldn't you? You'd be wrong, though. It's Hambone.
I love the writings of
Jack Handey. His
Deep Thoughts (beware sound!) and his articles in the
New Yorker. I would love to hear recommendations of similarly funny writings.
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posted by therubettes at 8:49 AM PST - 35 comments
I'm so close to finishing my new database project, but I'm bumping up against my personal ceiling. Can anyone help me determine how to search my Rails project?
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posted by jmevius at 8:12 AM PST - 13 comments
I did a bad thing. I leaned too hard on my Mac and actually created a depression in the top of my laptop.
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posted by clarkstonian at 8:11 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I corrupt memory? I have a plain SD card, and I'd like to be able to reliably make the memory corrupt. Can this be done?
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posted by ChrisManley at 7:03 AM PST - 19 comments
Travel advice filter – planning a trip which will take me via Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon and Zion NP to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to San Diego. I am looking for any thoughts on my itinerary in general and am particularly interested in ideas for: nice places to stop en route, must do things in San Francisco and San Diego. Also, am I allocating enough/too much time to the national parks?
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posted by koahiatamadl at 5:29 AM PST - 18 comments
What US governmental RFP sites are worth the time/money - or do you know of any free ones that are not impossible to search?
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posted by digitalprimate at 4:34 AM PST - 2 comments
hi all, this is a first question for me, so here goes; I have spent this Memorial Day weekend without A/C at home (in Dallas, TX) because I have water "streaming" from somewhere at the top of the condenser unit (inside the house). to be more specific, the water is blowing out of an opening through which a cold (to the touch) copper pipe enters the "box" above the condenser unit... needless to say, the floor has been saturated and will be a second issue to resolve later. any info that would help me resolve would be appreciated. thanks in advance.
posted by rxbert at 3:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Say a large web based company like Amazon or eBay wants to roll out a major new feature but first needs to perform a cost benefit analysis. What's the process used to forecast the benefits?
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posted by gfrobe at 3:45 AM PST - 12 comments
Quite often when debugging hardware, such as a router, a recommended solution is to
downgrade the firmware to a version that is generally agreed to be the most "stable". What is it about firmware that often leads to the latest released firmware not being the best firmware?
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posted by hAndrew at 1:13 AM PST - 14 comments
May 25
I'm thinking of relocating the base station to a different part of the house, behind a brick wall which will significantly reduce the range of the
handsets . Is it possible to open one of these up and install a more powerful antenna?
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posted by simplesharps at 10:37 PM PST - 3 comments
To the Indian MeFites - and the non-indian chefs as well - what are your favorite family Indian recipes and what are some tricks in the preparation to give the food that authentic Indian taste. You know, rich, delicious, mouth-watering, and savoury to the point that eating becomes a spiritual experiece in itself.
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posted by ageispolis at 10:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Have you ever known someone with so much artistic potential, who does nothing with it?
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posted by self at 10:03 PM PST - 52 comments
Looking for a program that will take an image as the input and gives back a chart/graph/number with the amount of colours as the output.
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posted by querty at 9:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Recommend to me film noir musicals, either performed on stage or screen. Stuff that almost falls within the genre is good as well. Murder, gumshoes, gangsters, speakeasys, the 30s, 40s, or 50s...
posted by Unsomnambulist at 8:49 PM PST - 24 comments
recommend a good dog-friendly car-camping spot in east tennessee, please. (or recommend a site that can help us find one)
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posted by thinkingwoman at 8:12 PM PST - 3 comments
Is there an Internet radio station that specializes in the stuff that "bubbled under" the Top 40 during the 1970s/80s?
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posted by tinkertown at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I do a stroll in theater outside in my yard on the cheap this summer? I want to have a movie for friends and neighbors in my yard this year. I can't afford a projector. Can I rent??
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posted by beccaj at 5:51 PM PST - 13 comments
Is there any neighborhood or general area in San Francisco that allows a carless commute to the Mission, and where an indoor-outdoor cat could be reasonably safe?
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posted by granted at 5:46 PM PST - 8 comments
I have an addiction to sugar free, nearly-zero calorie
Lakerol pastilles, ideally in cassis or lemon, and to Ricola's similar
lemon-mint breath mints. Because they're primarily made of gum arabic, they're very chewable and give my mouth something to do... and yes, very tasty. The problem being that they're about $1.40 for a .8 oz. box, and I can go through 2-3 boxes a day, no problem. At $28 a pound, that's more expensive than some cigarrette habits!
Any ideas on similarly chewable nearly no calorie candies, ideally in a larger container, in bulk, by the pound, etc?
posted by markkraft at 5:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Can you help me track down a replacement for a Buddha pendant that a coworker brought back to Australia from Cambodia approximately 10 years ago?
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posted by planetthoughtful at 4:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Can anyone recommend some good hiking trails in western Maryland or the northeastern panhandle of West Virginia?
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posted by greenie2600 at 4:31 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I port my prepaid number to a different carrier's plan while retaining my balance?
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posted by puloxor at 3:22 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I gracefully put people at ease who I have met very briefly before but most probably do not remember me when I meet them the second time?
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posted by realpseudonym at 3:00 PM PST - 13 comments
I'd like set up an RSS feed which offers results of a search from news feeds I've selected. Alternatives to Yahoo Pipes, please.
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posted by feelinglistless at 2:28 PM PST - 5 comments
OK, OK, nobody else has asked, so I will: How do I get my hands on the popular and way-sold-out Wii Fit in the U.S. -- without paying more than retail?
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posted by Andrhia at 2:04 PM PST - 22 comments
Compared to the United States, how difficult is it for patients in Scandinavian countries (or Europe in general) to obtain their legally prescribed opiates? (i.e. are there the same, more or fewer hurdles?)
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posted by symbioid at 2:02 PM PST - 3 comments
Is a blackberry still useful without a data plan? I have credit toward a phone upgrade on sprint and can get a blackberry for free. My main use for it is text messaging, syncronizing contacts and calendar with my Mac (using missing sync) and Bible software. I don't actually need email or web. In order to get it for free I have to sign up for a data plan which costs $39. I am willing to do that for a month and then cancel if I can. Will the blackberry still be able to do all the things I need without a data plan? Thanks
posted by jeffreyclong at 1:40 PM PST - 8 comments
I've recently gotten out of a LTR where there was a lot of sex without foreplay-- my ex didn't like to kiss/cuddle/etc. Now I'm with a cute, fabulous girl who absolutely loves making out, and I'm thrilled, but feeling like I've forgotten a lot of my old tricks. Suggestions?
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posted by anonymous at 1:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Electrical Estimate Filter: Short version is, is $1100 USD a proper estimate for simply replacing a 125 amp breaker and a 60 amp breaker in a standard residential breaker box?
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posted by Rendus at 12:45 PM PST - 9 comments
I'd like to create a stock photo service for a client. Does anyone have any recommendations for existing services such as
photostockplus.com or those that focus on selling digital content such as
tidwit.com or the now defunct
blish.com. Is there a leader in this marketplace?
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posted by furtive at 12:27 PM PST - 3 comments
Would you please share your recommendations for home inspectors and/or pest inspectors in or around Oakland, CA?
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posted by apostrophe at 11:58 AM PST - 4 comments
I will be moving to Marina Del Rey from NY soon. I've been a New Yorker all my life, and don't know much about west coast economics. I do come from the 10th most expensive-to-live-in county in the country, so I'm sure I won't be terribly ruffled by the prices. I was hoping I could get some insight on how much it typically costs for: Electric, Gas and Heat, Water, Cable/Net, and any other utilties I may have missed.
Thanks!
posted by FireStyle at 11:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Although an aquantaince said he hadn't lifted weights in 9 years, he looked like a active weight-lifter, huge. WTF?
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posted by uni verse at 11:09 AM PST - 14 comments
I tend to get very excited about lots of different projects and overcommit myself. I can be happily insanely busy for a while, but then I get overwhelmed, freak out and flake out. I don't want to do this anymore. How can I find balance and learn to work sustainably?
posted by streetdreams at 8:28 AM PST - 9 comments
Now that I've decided to propose to my girlfriend, I suddenly seem to be picking fights with her. What's going on?
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posted by anonymous at 6:28 AM PST - 17 comments
I am going on holiday to Vienna, Salzburg and Munich in August, what should I pre-book to avoid disappointment or gain best options?
posted by trashcan at 5:22 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm trying to put a bootable, persistent Linux install on my USB drive, but it won't boot!
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posted by edbyford at 4:59 AM PST - 6 comments
What code do I need to modify to alter the width of the new post/new page box in WordPress?
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posted by Rabulah at 4:39 AM PST - 2 comments
What does it take to be a doctor (MD)? And what does it take to be a doctor (PhD)? Torn about what path to pursue,
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posted by Eudaimonia at 2:39 AM PST - 12 comments
My daughter is beginning to learn to build furniture and has a particular interest in learning how to identify exotic and really any furniture-quality woods. She is a visual learner so pictures rather than wordy descriptions work best for her.
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posted by mumstheword at 12:23 AM PST - 9 comments
May 24
Where can I buy baby clothes with Massachusetts Institute of Technology logos on them online?
posted by drezdn at 9:18 PM PST - 5 comments
How to dual boot vista/ubuntu hardy heron and get everything set up. More details Inside. Starting to pull hair out :(
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posted by thesonofmorgoth at 8:51 PM PST - 14 comments
My wife has a friend from college (about 20 years ago) with whom she wants to sever relations. Nothing major happened; she just finds the friendship more stressful than it's worth.
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posted by yalestar at 7:31 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me find new karaoke songs that are 1) recent 2) in my key 3) likely to be in a karaoke playlist 4) don't have a bunch of runs and shit and 5) have at least one part where I really get to belt it out like a mofo.
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posted by 23skidoo at 6:34 PM PST - 10 comments
Every time an electionfilter post gets deleted, people say, "There are websites where this post would be appropriate, but this isn't one of them." What sites are those?
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posted by showbiz_liz at 6:25 PM PST - 20 comments
Vegan airport/airline dining - connect and lunch in Dallas (DFO) or Chicago (ORD)? Somewhere else? How long to allow for a connection to assure we can eat at the restaurant you recommend? We're traveling from Raleigh-Durham to San Francisco and it's looking kind of grim for in-flight meals; it's > 7 hours overall travel time but broken into two segments; best advice for not-having-to-pack-lunch?
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posted by amtho at 5:38 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there a program that will help to convert a batch (10 to 100) of WordPerfect files into TXT or RTF or DOC format so that they can then be archived into a text management program?
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posted by yclipse at 5:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Can anybody give me some ideas for fun things to do in and around Rostock, Germany? My other half wants to do a one-week
course at the end of July and I'm thinking about tagging along for the trip and need to keep myself entertained during the days.
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posted by dogsbody at 4:23 PM PST - 6 comments
my daughter 'mod podged' a collage to her wall. now that i'm remodeling, she's distraught about losing her work. anyone know a way to remove it from a painted, drywall surface? i've offered to photograph it, which i'm thinking is the only solution. any other suggestions, or just save my money for therapy? thanks.
posted by mdienno at 3:26 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me identify this garden snail, please? Most of the info I've found on garden snails is centered on the Pacific Northwest & California. I'm in Philly, and am unsure as to what varieties of snails are common on the east coast.
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posted by desuetude at 2:07 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm interested in reading more fun books, written in 1945 or earlier, which clearly set themselves in the time and place that they were written. Examples include Anne of Green Gables, Gaudy Night by Dorothy L. Sayers, Pride & Prejudice, and China to Me.
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posted by Margalo Epps at 1:59 PM PST - 39 comments
Share your favorite asparagus recipes! I love it grilled and roasted, but I eat it like this all the time. What are some new ways to prepare one of my favorite veggies?
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posted by sararah at 1:38 PM PST - 30 comments
I'll soon be training some new employees remotely via shared desktop + speakerphone (possibly + webcam). I/ we have never done this before, so if I'm put on the spot, what are good, different ways to deflect questions that I don't know the answer to whilst keeping my cool and not sounding like I'm clueless?
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posted by forallmankind at 1:27 PM PST - 8 comments
We ate at Sonic last night and got a cool kids toy that consisted of marble run type pieces with magnetic backs for fridge use. However, instead of a marble, it had a wheel that rides the rails. My son has a birthday at the end of June and I would like to get a large set of these. I can only find the type with marbles, no good in my house. Where can I find the wheel type fridge roller coaster that will keep a 6 and 2 year old busy for hours?
posted by Talia Devane at 1:23 PM PST - 6 comments
I am pondering whether to get one of those $100-150 department-store above-ground swimming pools to help beat the heat. Are they a steal, or am I wasting my money? Comments from anyone who owns one?
posted by crapmatic at 12:53 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking to start running again- it's been 10 years and I want to take better care of my knees this time. What are your favorite stretches and exercises for preventing/relieving patella-femoral syndrome (runner's knee)? and...
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posted by mistsandrain at 12:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Movie Filter: I can't believe I am saying this but I couldn't follow the plot of Iron Man, or it just didn't make sense... ***SPOILERS INSIDE***
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posted by Cosine at 12:39 PM PST - 28 comments
Great places in the world to visit (or short-term volunteer opportunities) when traveling alone?
posted by blue_beetle at 12:07 PM PST - 8 comments
Vague Movie Recollection filter: All I remember is this is a movie from the late 60's, set in Africa. One key scene is a bad guy wearing a stolen watch with a builtin alarm starts a stampede (of elephants?) when the wrist watch alarm goes off. Said bad guy ends up crushed in a bush. The alarm watch touch suggests it's set in modern times. Help me, Mefites!
posted by cameradv at 10:37 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I send pictures to my Blogger blog using my Sprint phone? I've set it up so that I can send text messages and they will post, but I'm having a bear of a time setting up picture mail to do the same. Any suggestions?
posted by grrlaction at 10:35 AM PST - 2 comments
How do I handle interactions with a parent in the present, when I still haven't been able to let go of anger from the past? It's my mother.. simply calling me every now and then to ask how I am doing, and yet when she comes up on my caller ID I usually have overwhelming feelings of dread, anger, and then guilt if I don't pick up the phone.
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posted by citron at 10:14 AM PST - 28 comments
Yet another...help me find a this song after I supply you with really vague details about it question. But come on, it's fun!
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posted by WickedPissah at 9:27 AM PST - 24 comments
What kind of community music ensembles are there that a flute player could join in (or near) the San Fernando valley area of Los Angeles?
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posted by TheClonusHorror at 9:24 AM PST - 1 comments
Should I move from an unsatisfying job at a stable company, to a better job at a company that might soon be sold?
I'm not happy at my current job, and have just been offered a better position elsewhere. The problem is, the company that's trying to hire me is on the auction block, and will probably be sold in less than a year.
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posted by anonymous at 9:08 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm going to be studying in Jerusalem next year, and I'd really like it if one of my friends could come and visit me. The only problem is her father - he is very resistant to the idea, and undoubtedly gets his concerns from the news - which we know has an awful tendency of sensationalizing things beyond recognition.
I was hoping you guys could help me put something together that she could show her father, to hopefully help assuage some of his fears. I mean, we're not planning on road-tripping down to Gaza or anything!
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posted by howgenerica at 8:39 AM PST - 10 comments
Why do people I know, both acquaintances and quasi-friends, bring up my oddities whenever we go out together? It annoys me, and I wonder if I'm overreacting.
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posted by anonymous at 7:15 AM PST - 43 comments
explain-this-joke filter? "Hey, if *I'm* late, think what her husband's saying." (from The Talented Mr. Ripley)
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posted by lorimer at 7:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Is it ethical to make money subleasing an apartment to others while not living there myself? Does the landlord need to know?
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posted by anonymous at 7:14 AM PST - 18 comments
Poison Ivy -- Ok, I'm on round 2 of dosepack, steriod creams, and combining N1 and N2 allergy inhibitors -- I'm doing the best modern medicine has to offer, and based on the raised ugly red whelps it appears to no avail. I'm covered from head to toe and unfortunately points in between. Now -- how about some some Hivemind brilliance on other methods to get this more under control. I'm game for about anything at this stage. And yeah, I know I shouldn't -- but I did -- so please, help me! (Thanks...)
posted by peace_love_hope at 6:25 AM PST - 18 comments
Calling all Stained Glass Experts!!!
Is it all right to put older stained glass pannels inside insulated glass? Older windows on church, are there better ways to protect - save energy?
posted by ok at 4:40 AM PST - 3 comments
How should I reconcile my baby's happy, working sleep schedule with our upcoming international travel?
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posted by lottie at 2:44 AM PST - 2 comments
May 23
Does anyone know a good multi-function printer (print/copy/scan) that does NOT use ink cartridges with embedded chips?
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posted by m94402 at 11:21 PM PST - 7 comments
How did paper-based library circulation work before computers? I remember that the librarian stamped the book and the book's card with the due date (by hand), and then kept the card. What did they do with the card? How did they associate the book with my account? Was there a separate ledger where they kept the association? Or did they write my name/number on the card itself?
posted by Jeff Howard at 10:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Hey Metafilter electronic hardware folks: I want to set up a digital picture frame that I can control via software on a Linux desktop to toggle between two different images on command. What should I buy?
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posted by jacobm at 10:02 PM PST - 6 comments
What happened to the
Mccrary twin (of the Guinness world's fattest twins who ride the bikes together) in the Niagara Falls mini-bike accident? He died there, but I'm unable to find anything about how, what or why. Was he trying to jump the falls in a minibike?
posted by destro at 9:54 PM PST - 4 comments
I have an Intel Macbook with a fairly large 2" diameter black circle floating in the bottom right corner...
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posted by wavejumper at 9:50 PM PST - 5 comments
In Canada, is it legal to verify the employment history of a job candidate without their consent?
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posted by Raynyn at 9:38 PM PST - 7 comments
I ran into a parade of children from our local Hebrew school today...what were they chanting?
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posted by Wavelet at 8:12 PM PST - 10 comments
Smoking hot american mefites! I'll be traveling from MD to MA soon. Which state between here and there has the cheapest cigarettes?
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posted by frecklefaerie at 7:57 PM PST - 15 comments
What should I do with eight six-year-old girls for 1.5 hours a week that targets social skills and building peer relationships?
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posted by enaira at 7:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Parapet defense 101, or, how to discourage home invasion of an overly-fab rooftop apartment without turning it into a prison.
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posted by anonymous at 6:29 PM PST - 30 comments
How can I split an mp4 video file in two (or three or four) on my Mac, preferably without a lengthy re-encode?
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posted by raygan at 6:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Please suggest affordable suggestions for a tropical or sunny beach vacation from Boston -- emphasis on affordable.
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posted by theredpen at 6:05 PM PST - 8 comments
Summer is here and my wife is now at home all day every day with 5, 7, and 9 year olds. I am looking for ideas for things I can do while I'm away at work during the day to try to help her maintain sanity. I'm already planning multiple daily phone calls.
posted by TheManChild2000 at 5:20 PM PST - 15 comments
Is there a way to find out details about a particular traffic accident and death that occurred in New Jersey on May 11? The only additional info I have is the name of the deceased.
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posted by shortfuse at 4:36 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I turn off "extend my desktop to multiple monitors" in XP only using the keyboard?
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posted by fingo at 4:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Trying to track down a DVD or a digital download of the filmed version of the Steppenwolf production of The Grapes of Wrath.
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posted by thanotopsis at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Halp! I need a new host for a wiki. My RPG has a wiki, because we're wordy and five years old and ... well, we're dorks. Our current host is not so good for us anymore for reasons of database size.
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posted by FritoKAL at 3:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can you get skinny ties in Austin?
posted by rush at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
Starting a book club for literature of the decadent movement. Starting with Against Nature. What next? What else?
posted by Astro Zombie at 3:08 PM PST - 12 comments
Walter Tevis's classic sci-fi novel
The Man Who Fell To Earth was published in 1963. Does anyone know how and why, then, the current edition came to contain a reference to the 1972 Watergate scandal?
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posted by johngoren at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm looking for the address of the official Apple Reseller in Taipei, Taiwan. Languages complications within.
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posted by sharkfu at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
How do you pronounce the Latin phrase "
primum succurrere"?
My best guess would be something like "PREE-moom soo-koo-RAY-ray". But I totally have no idea.
Anyone care to throw me a lifeline on this one? It's much, MUCH easier to be pretentious about using a phrase in Latin if you're not mispronouncing it. ;O)
posted by AngerBoy at 1:37 PM PST - 14 comments
Back in the 1980s, I remember watching a bizarre sort of Indiana Jones-copycat treasure-hunting/western movie. It featured a young, blond Daryl Hannah lookalike and possibly Aztecs who liked to
dip humans head-first in liquid gold before decapitating them. It was fairly violent stuff, and one scene had the characters being horrified when one of their comrades returned headless on a horse. The whole thing must have been somewhat tongue-in-cheek, however, because it ended with a humorous 70s-style montage that set up a (presumably fake) sequel with the blond girl as a butt-kicking Indy-type heroine. I am pretty sure it was made in the 80s, and I remember the dialogue as being English, but I could be wrong; all I know is that Bud Spencer and Terence Hill weren't in it. Ring any bells?
posted by gentle at 1:30 PM PST - 15 comments
If you could pick one sans-serif family from Adobe, what would it be and why? I am trying to branch out from the Myriad Pro I got free with InDesign.
posted by Foam Pants at 1:23 PM PST - 28 comments
How do you pronounce the "sz" in a German word or name that begins with it, such as "Szigen" (like the festival) or "Szaggars"?
posted by bondgirl53001 at 1:10 PM PST - 15 comments
I just signed up for a submission only MMA tournament taking place mid june, I have 4 years HS wrestling experience, ZERO MMA experience... help?
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posted by yoyoceramic at 12:52 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm a very overweight man in my early to mid-thirties, and I would appreciate your advice as to how to dress in a way that's complementary to me for social situations (such as going to clubs, bars, lectures, etc.). More inside.
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posted by WCityMike at 12:37 PM PST - 27 comments
I’m trying to build a simple web portal to share PDF and HTML documentation with our customers, and allow them to search the documentation. I figured this would be many FOSS tools available to do this, but I keep running into roadblocks…
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posted by RecalcitrantYouth at 12:35 PM PST - 2 comments
Whenever I dream, stairwells, elevators, and large buildings with multiple levels always figure prominently. There'd be nothing strange about this except a) my daily life does not involve stairwells, large buildings, or elevators in any way, and b) they're in absolutely every dream I have -- no exceptions. This has been going on for at least a year, possibly longer. What could be possibly be causing this?
posted by coizero at 12:06 PM PST - 15 comments
An organization I'm in needs to fill the newly created position of Webmaster. How should we determine if a candidate is qualified to hold this position? And any advice on making an impartial selection if the only person among those making the decision with any web experience, is also a candidate?
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posted by LolaGeek at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
We need help! Please advise two hopelessly indecisive travelers on their honeymoon.
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posted by sid at 11:00 AM PST - 11 comments
Going to Portland for RailsConf, and wondering about potential after-conference activities. I have a very broad notion of fun, so any and all suggestions would be welcome.
posted by bashos_frog at 10:40 AM PST - 5 comments
Okay I'm trying to set up rtorrent and wtorrent using Debian Etch and
this guide. Installs and updates the kernel fine, then I get "bash command not found" when trying to run through the rest of the tutorial.
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posted by geoff. at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Sometime in the next month or so. I will have a funeral to attend. I do not own a suit that's appropriate, and as I'm in the process of downsizing (physically) I don't want to buy one. I'm in the Lower Mainland in BC. Does anyone know of a suit rental service (not tux)?
posted by Neiltupper at 9:55 AM PST - 14 comments
I'm looking for flea markets in Europe. Specifically we will be going through Greece, Macedonia, Albania, Croatia, Bosnia (Sarajevo), Slovenia, Hungary, Czech Republic and Poland (Krakow) before settling in France, but any other suggestions in Europe are welcome.
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posted by dripdripdrop at 9:55 AM PST - 5 comments
7 days, 2 girls, $2k. We live in FL and want to go on vacation. Will prob fall back on the ol' standby, the funship cruise, unless you fine Mefites have some wackier idea we haven't thought of. We intend to party much and are awesome. Where should we go (1st week of July)?
posted by sarelicar at 9:12 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm currently out of work and looking for a new job. I share a cell plan with my family, but thanks to the combination of my having little money coming in and my sister & her boyfriend deciding that text messages are super fun, my phone's been cut off. So now I have dozens of resumes floating around with a bad phone number! How do I let prospective employers know my new number?
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posted by aristan at 9:10 AM PST - 5 comments
Should I dump my SUV? I have a 2006 Expedition, I've only put 12,000 miles on it since I purchased it new. My commute is 12 miles round trip and I only drive it in the winter and when it rains in the spring and summer, I bike on all other days. My concern is two fold. First, I am currently under water on my loan and will have to come up with around $5,000 on a trade or private sale. Second, if I keep the vehicle am I effectively throwing good money after bad, will this vehicle be unsellable / undriveable in a few years. I know that my question requires some prognostication, but I would appreciate some opinions.
posted by revan at 8:36 AM PST - 28 comments
What is the deal with people who are following 800 others on Twitter and have no website linked to their account? I'm talking (apparently) private citizens here, not brands. You look at their twitter page, and it's just a photo, a name, and 800 friends. What are they trying to accomplish? Do they really read all the incoming tweets? Are they just hoping to make some random selection of people interested in them?
posted by bingo at 8:31 AM PST - 19 comments
What to do (if anything) about a kid (Kindergarten) who cannot deal with failure/losing?
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posted by unixrat at 8:25 AM PST - 28 comments
What are some powerful examples throughout history of public figures or concepts that have successfully united disparate people?
posted by deern the headlice at 8:25 AM PST - 24 comments
I work in a pretty large office building, and while walking the bi-level lobby floors I always hear trapped birds chirping and see them hopping around...
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posted by BlackStrapMolasses at 8:21 AM PST - 1 comments
I need to find a queen sized Aerobed (or equivelent) by in midtown Manhattan by 1 p.m.
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posted by dshargel at 7:17 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for cool spaces (preferably bars) in Manhattan where they'd let you just sit and play poker with your own cards and chips -- just among friends, not against a casino. Would most bars not care? Any ideas? Thanks.
posted by Malad at 6:51 AM PST - 11 comments
As mentioned before in
this post, my house is running a jello wrestling night. Now that we have the logistics set up, I would like to make some extra cash on taking bets. What is the best way to do this?
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posted by Blandanomics at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
Mediawiki infoboxes. I'd like to use a Wikipedia-style infobox in my own personal Mediawiki. Help? Please?
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posted by Otis at 5:11 AM PST - 2 comments
Me and three friends are flying out to drive across America, mainly following the old Route 66. I have two main questions:
1) What's worth seeing on this route?
2) What should we be wary of?
Also, any other advice is more than appreciated.
posted by bobbyone at 4:16 AM PST - 20 comments
On a recent trip to Kenya, we visited a school who is in need of simple French language instruction booklets for elementary-age children.
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posted by vanoakenfold at 4:00 AM PST - 3 comments
Can I actually buy an Office 2007
DISC? As in, the
actual media? I have really struggled with this, since reinstalling Office 2007 on a reformatted 'Office-ready PC' is impossible: Reformatting obviously wipes out your Office install and the the trial version (which is the only thing available to download) is incompatible with (some of?) Microsoft's own license keys.
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posted by chuckdarwin at 2:01 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there an automated (or "simple") way to undo iPhoto effects? Some look difficult, but the "pop art" effect in particular looks like if should be fairly easy to get something like the original image back.
posted by d7415 at 1:29 AM PST - 8 comments
What are some good principles and shorthand rules for when you should communicate what you're thinking/feeling to friends/friends-who-are-potential-lovers/lovers.
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posted by philosophistry at 1:08 AM PST - 12 comments
Princeton, NJ area mefites:
What would you recommend for the best independent red-sauce Italian/pizza place?
posted by brujita at 12:01 AM PST - 9 comments
May 22
I'm not from NYC, is there a street name that sounds like hugo? I got an address over the phone and clearly should have asked how to spell the name, anyone have an idea?
posted by karpet at 11:15 PM PST - 12 comments
My wife's beloved grandmother died yesterday and we are wondering how to explain things to our three year old daughter.
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posted by TedW at 9:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Does anyone know of any happy, zippy, upbeat rap that I can run to? My last question about music made me realize there is a lot of stuff out there I've never heard.
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posted by AllieTessKipp at 9:31 PM PST - 43 comments
the child otto falls down a hill, sprains his ankle, and then the situation gets worse. help me remember what children's book this scene is from?
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posted by phoeniciansailor at 8:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Suggestions for what additions, widgets, extensions, interactive doodads to include on a blogger/blogspot blog. Looking for input from both blog writers and readers.
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posted by davidstandaford at 7:23 PM PST - 7 comments
Home DIY pros: I've just moved to a new house, the upper floor of which has exposed rafters. How can I use these to store my stuff? Details to follow.
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posted by zardoz at 7:09 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the song played at the end of
this recent episode of the Travel with Rick Steves radio show/podcast on Dublin? The singer sounds very much like a young Bono, but the music does not sound like that of U2.
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posted by iamisaid at 7:08 PM PST - 7 comments
I lost the data cable for an old IOMEGA HDD 120 USB drive. IOMEGA no longer carries the cables. How can I get the data off it?
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posted by catsclaw at 6:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Lately we have been buying no-iron sheets because they are so soft and do not require ironing. Now we hear that they are treated with formaldehyde. Lands' End says: "The fabric is treated at a fiber level with a no-wrinkle finishing process that is deemed so safe it's commonly used for children’s clothing" but they don't mention formaldehyde. Should we be concerned?
posted by retiree at 5:35 PM PST - 6 comments
We have a nest of starlings living in our ceiling. The nest is too far back to remove. We mostly don't mind, except that the noise of the nestlings can be quite annoying. Is there any way to shut them up
without killing them?
posted by Lentrohamsanin at 4:12 PM PST - 11 comments
Job Interview help for a DVD menu position, what are the essentials I need to know?
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posted by 0217174 at 3:37 PM PST - 1 comments
Is there anything like meetup.com for Sydney, Australia? There is meetup.com, of course, but there don't seem to be too many people from Sydney, there. (I'm visiting from the Washington, D.C. area, so perhaps I'm spoiled.)
posted by Coventry at 3:09 PM PST - 8 comments
I live in Toronto, and I want a new job. I currently create 'consumer insight-led innovation strategies' for the marketing department of a major retailer. I want to continue to work in the strategy, planning, consumer insights, trend forecasting, and/or consulting type of roles, but I want OUT of the big corporate cube farm.
Please use your fantastic insider knowledge to tell me about the fantastic place to work that I don't know about yet.
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posted by Kololo at 2:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Furniture for small spaces: Somewhere on the internet, there exists a hip little home furniture/accessories store with products designed specifically for those living in tiny dwellings. Do you know what it is?
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posted by krisken at 2:14 PM PST - 11 comments
I've got tickets to the Sonoma Jazz Festival that I can't use. Have any tips on getting ride of them?
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posted by jaybeans at 2:03 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm at the second interview for a job I'm interested in. I'm currently employed and not actively looking (I was recruited for this new position). They've asked me to bring in salary requirements; how is this usually done?
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posted by TochterAusElysium at 1:00 PM PST - 12 comments
Anyone know of a good, cheap (< 300$) digital point and shoot with above average underwater shooting capabilities?
posted by johannahdeschanel at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone point me to a vbulletin script that forces you to pass a quiz in order to use the forum?
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posted by theichibun at 12:50 PM PST - 3 comments
When I was a kid, I saw a cartoon that featured robot sex and Star Wars rip-offs. What was it?
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posted by popcassady at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
What's my best option for finding a cheap-as-dirt computer in the Dallas area?
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posted by Item at 12:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there a way I can cost-effectively add more horsepower and/or fuel efficiency to my non-turbo PT Cruiser?
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posted by mccarty.tim at 12:27 PM PST - 31 comments
Is there an easy way that I can find out what fruits and veggies are in-season in a country before I even arrive there?
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posted by Planet F at 12:27 PM PST - 2 comments
One of the lenses of my expensive pair of sunglasses keeps popping out. Can I fix this myself?
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posted by Hellafiles at 12:26 PM PST - 4 comments
I've had what I think is a decent idea for a website. Rather than asking someone to "punch it up" in their "spare time" I'd like to learn to do it myself. I know a bit about html and took a turbo pascal class 11 years ago. Since then it's been all humanities, social science, and law. What do I need to learn and what, in your experience, are the best books/web sites to learn from?
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posted by the christopher hundreds at 12:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Hi,
How do I create a PDF Letterhead Template?
or in other words:
Does any one how to print to a pdf letterhead template?
Thanks!
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posted by cmherskovic at 12:00 PM PST - 3 comments
NewYorkCityFilter: I'm headed to New York City this weekend, staying midtown. It's somewhat spur of the minute but I was wondering if any MeFites have suggestions of current things to do, places to eat and drink, etc. I love trying new places, eats, visual, audible, sensual stimulations. Anything discussed on Mefi recently? Thanks.
posted by hangingbyathread at 11:51 AM PST - 20 comments
I want to rip my TV Series DVD's and store the episodes on my computer (Windows 2003 or XP). Can someone tell me what hardware I need to do this? Just a DVD drive in the computer? I've found some software information, including
this old AskMe thread, but updated recommendations would be helpful.
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posted by youngergirl44 at 11:27 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I extract myself from a relationship with an overly-clingy (and engaged) coworker? Whole mess o' details inside.
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posted by moitz at 11:23 AM PST - 20 comments
NewOrleansFilter: What should I get for my girlfriend, who is going to New Orleans for the summer?
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posted by MaddyRex at 11:19 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I even start to locate the therapist that I think would be right for me among so many options? The details are inside.
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posted by logovisual at 11:17 AM PST - 7 comments
LosAngelesConcertFilter: Is there some site that lists all the live acts playing at various venues around town, broken down by date?
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posted by ryecatcher at 10:40 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm looking for an audio file. Its the sound you here in for example a military program as "official" graphics appear to be typed onto the screen.
posted by Yer-Ol-Pal at 10:23 AM PST - 7 comments
CityFilter: I'm young and free, but not doing much about it. Where should I live?
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posted by jinjo at 10:22 AM PST - 43 comments
Is it a good idea to drive out of LA on friday 23rd may for SFO bwn 4-6 pm, if we avoid highways? -- we are driving to SFO for memorial weekend. we cannot leave before 5 due to work. some friends advised us to start at 8-9 pm due to traffic. Is it a good idea instead to leave at 5 pm but avoid highways till we get out of LA and then get onto I-5?
posted by tvjoshi at 10:11 AM PST - 8 comments
There is a stock audio clip used all over the place in which you can hear a dispatcher say "Beta ... something something", I can never make out anything past "Beta" but it's very common. The last place I heard it was in one of the latest Arby's commercials where a paramedic is getting into an ambulance for some reason or other. And the first place I remember hearing it is in Sim City 2000 when you call in the police it would play this audio clip every time. I am looking for as much information as I can find out about it, and my google-fu has failed me. Specifically I would like to know what the dispatcher says.
posted by sir_rubixalot at 10:09 AM PST - 7 comments
My life sucked, so I moved to the opposite side of the world. I'm a former mid-weight graphic designer in London, and I need a new non-design job. What should I do for a crust?
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posted by linus587 at 10:09 AM PST - 10 comments
How long will it take me to learn MEL scripting in Maya for the sole purpose of creating and manipulating complex geometries?
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posted by comatose at 10:07 AM PST - 4 comments
According to
Michael Pollan's Eat Food article in the New York Times, we're supposed to eat more plants, esp leaves. So where are the leaf recipes? Does this come down to nothing more than spinach and lettuce salads or is there a interesting cuisine out there somewhere? Are there any cookbooks with leafy foods as their focus?
posted by bbranden1 at 9:44 AM PST - 33 comments
Why do most large trucks and other heavy vehicles have wheels with hubs that protrude outward in front?
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism at 9:03 AM PST - 6 comments
In which I attempt to swap to a more fashionable programming language, just as it becomes unfashionable: are there any good tools for translating C++ to Java?
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posted by outlier at 8:50 AM PST - 7 comments
Help figure out what my options are for solving this programming dilemma. I've inherited an ASP.net project (C#) that is poorly written and even more poorly documented. Apparently the previous owners made a change that broke a page and I am stumped as to how to fix it. It has to do with events not firing for dynamically loaded user controls. If you're still interested, read on. If not, I don't blame you.
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posted by jluce50 at 8:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Anyone ever used the VitaCShower or similar products? Did it work? Did you notice a difference? And did you try the bath tablets too? I'm looking for a shower head filter that will remove chloramine and chlorine.
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posted by i_love_squirrels at 8:34 AM PST - 0 comments
Can a person purchase a home from her own family trust?
Problem: my friend's dad died a few months ago and left his estate plus the family home in a trust set up for his 3 adult kids.
My friend and her sister want to buy the house from the family estate (their brother is against this and wants to sell it "as is" on the open market) but they are running into a problem as their lawyer and others say you can't buy a house from "yourself."
Can this be true? We live in Illinois. Thank you.
posted by Tullyogallaghan at 8:30 AM PST - 12 comments
I think I'm too nice to do certain things entrepreneurship requires. I need tips to be a tougher negotiator and be able to drive good deals.
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posted by anonymous at 7:52 AM PST - 15 comments
My life insurance lapsed - and a new signed medical health statement is required - am I screwed if I lie?
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posted by Mr Chips at 7:21 AM PST - 9 comments
Should I seek additional physical therapy for my mysteriously injured knee, and how can I continue to work out in spite of it?
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posted by Who_Am_I at 7:01 AM PST - 5 comments
I love counterfeiting. Especially counterfeit toys and clothes, cars and other crazy items! I LOVE counterfeiting. I want to explore the possibility of a career in intellectual property law or other careers that have to do with counterfeiting (like: becoming a counterfeiter!)
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posted by parmanparman at 6:52 AM PST - 15 comments
Anybody know a CMS for a catalogue-like startpage like the one for this site: http://dnb.neverseenbefore.com/ ?
posted by tseo at 6:44 AM PST - 2 comments
I've received a transfer into my account for a not insignificant amount of money that's labeled a "GDP SUNDRY ITEM". What the heck does that mean?
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posted by loquax at 5:28 AM PST - 18 comments
Has anyone found a web-based utility for tracking telephone messages? In the Web 2.x world, it would seem that this would be a natural. Instead of little pink slips, a web site where the basic information would be recorded and then of course available to the recipient anywhere, even when she might be far away from the desk where those pink slips accumulate.
If it doesn't exist now, shouldn't it?
posted by megatherium at 4:20 AM PST - 11 comments
On this past Mother's Day afternoon, I saw several WWII-era aircraft flying around L.A. over the course of a few hours. Anyone know if there was some air show or something else like that going on that day?
posted by shoos at 2:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there a clever way to figure out what's telling screensavers to exit as soon as they launch? (Windows XP SP2)
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posted by Lazlo at 12:29 AM PST - 10 comments
Where is
this image from? Why it is from Taxi Driver, you exclaim. But in actual fact it never appears in the movie with that framing. Help me figure out where it comes from and how I can get a good quality version of it please!
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posted by atmosphere at 12:19 AM PST - 11 comments
May 21
I'm looking for a single that was popular on college radio during 1987 or 1988. The refrain was "I'm still waiting for you to realise that I'm alive," sung by a young female voice
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posted by freshwater_pr0n at 11:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Best book for a beginner to learn C? I've never learned a programming language, but I'm hoping to learn C over the summer. My friend, a computer science student, is going to teach me as he learns it. We would like a textbook or reference book or work book of some kind. What would be a good choice?
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posted by asparagrass at 10:44 PM PST - 22 comments
I have two toddlers and a wife with severe postpartum depression that went untreated for two years, all of whom I love very much. However, I think I'm starting to crack, and am not thrilled about my children potentially having two emotionally unstable parents.
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posted by anonymous at 9:18 PM PST - 30 comments
Let's say you wanted to make red white and blue ice cream treats for the 4th of July, or even Memorial Day.
White I can do. Red I can do. What ice cream/sorbet would you do for blue?
posted by gimonca at 9:17 PM PST - 20 comments
My friend is having an arranged marriage organised by his parents for him and recently decided to say yes to his bride. He made the announcement to his friends and said he was happy to do it even though it had been a difficult decision. We're not entirely sure he
is happy or that this is what he wants and don't know how to talk to him about it.
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posted by doobiedoo at 7:58 PM PST - 26 comments
My parents named me after a song called "Tahiti Tiare". I've been looking for copies of this song for a while and cannot find it. Can anyone help?
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posted by divabat at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm going on a float trip for the first time. What are some things that I should know to make it a fun and SAFE time?
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posted by sixcolors at 5:18 PM PST - 26 comments
DH and I are looking at grinders -- specifically, grinders that can handle whole wheat berries but we will, of course, use this grinder for whatever else we can (coffee, for example). Looking for your experiences with and recommendations for grinders, as well as your ideas for what to do with ground substances. There is
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posted by MonkeyToes at 4:48 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm thinking of using a Skype phone as my mail cell phone. Does anyone have experience with this?
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posted by nakedsushi at 4:26 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for reasonably priced transferable-credit online college courses that I can take at my own pace, or at least on an accelerated schedule. Is anything like this available?
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posted by eratus at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Marxism Filter: Sure, Socialism was the phase before Communism (state monopoly of the means of production right before the proles took over the same). But where in Marx's writings does he talk about this?
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posted by jak68 at 4:24 PM PST - 10 comments
Is it true that if you have a business in New Hampshire or Nevada, there are less (or no) taxes than in California. Are other states like this, if so, which ones? Share your experience or direct me to a succinct, layperson site to understanding this. Thanks.
posted by healthyliving at 3:50 PM PST - 8 comments
Give us your best travel deals for a fabulous trip this summer for 2 adults, two kids (one a 2 year old, one 11). We'd like to go for about 2 weeks in either July or August (restricted by school schedule). Our goal is to take our children out of the United States for their first time. Husband would love to get some surfing in. I'd like a fun place for the kids where I can also relax. Have thought of Nicaragua, Panama...
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posted by purenitrous at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
SeattleSketchynessFilter: I've just been informed that for the next few months, I'll be living on the
1000 block of East Terrace Street in Seattle. While I know that Seattle is generally a pretty safe city, the address in the International District, along with the close proximity to the city's sole remaining major public housing project is setting off some alarm bells in my mind. At the same time, it's quite hard to figure out how how sketchy a neighborhood is online. So before I raise a stink and try to move someplace else, I ask Seattle Metafiltes: just what kind of a neighborhood is this, and might I, as someone who enjoys being able to walk to restaurants/shops, find it a decent place to live?
posted by zachlipton at 3:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Infopath 2003 - How can I get the items in a cascading list box to appear when I print the form.
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posted by xyberspam at 3:11 PM PST - 0 comments
What's a good place to check out a wide variety of bags and backpacks in the Chicago area? I have three different bags from
Timbuk2 that I ordered online over the past couple of years, but none are perfect; I need to try out my next bag-candidate in person.
posted by korpios at 3:06 PM PST - 5 comments
NYCFilter: What are some good venues (600-1000 seated theater style) in Manhattan and Brooklyn?
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posted by justincone at 2:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Will accepting a disability insurance policy with pre-existing condition exclusions negatively impact my ability to get a policy without them later or have other negative effects?
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posted by anonymous at 1:44 PM PST - 2 comments
A friend was telling me about a very well written web-journal about a woman working in a video-porn shop. Where can I find this?
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posted by piratebowling at 1:28 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm interested in reading feminist commentary on female sexual preferences, especially on the near-universal (?) preference of women for taller and older men. What does the range of opinions within feminism look like, and what books or articles or essays ought I search for? Suggestions for materials that respond to feminist perspectives on this topic are also welcome.
posted by Cucurbit at 1:14 PM PST - 4 comments
I seem to have classic achilles tendonitis and am trying to treat it myself. What treatments worked for you? At what point should I just give up and go to a doctor and get professional assessment and physiotherapy?
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posted by rosebuddy at 1:03 PM PST - 15 comments
What are those things called that you see on badge clips and rock climbing walls that automatically retract a nylon cord?
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posted by ostranenie at 1:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Any huge bicycle store in Jacksonville, FL? I'm looking for one that I can test ride several Trek and Giant models.
posted by pinkkitty at 12:49 PM PST - 2 comments
I am a grad student in the physical sciences and I've got questions, but I work in a small group on a project by myself so a lot of the times I have simple questions that can take a while to dig out of papers. Is there a good forum or message board that is generally accepted to be useful for posing questions and such?
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posted by Large Marge at 12:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Tomorrow night I'm flying across the country. I've got a cold. I want to sleep, but not be so out of it I can't manage my connection. I'm in Canada -- what can I buy OTC to make my flight as painless as possible?
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posted by cgg at 12:34 PM PST - 19 comments
I won a trip in a drawing. I have questions about the tax implications of accepting the prize.
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posted by amarynth at 12:26 PM PST - 14 comments
File and folder permissions on Windows Small Business Server 2003: what's the right way to set up a shared folder so it can only be accessed by a particular group?
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posted by bcwinters at 12:19 PM PST - 11 comments
I recently planted a vegetable patch. There is no outdoor water, so water must come from the apartment. My window is around thirty feet from the ground. Would it be bad for the plants if I misted them with water out the window?
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posted by arnicae at 12:19 PM PST - 23 comments
My midsized arts organization needs to complete the new audit risk assessment form SAS112. Has anyone done this yet? We need to know if there is standard language, suggested scope, any tips for getting through it with no staff time to spare. Found some stuff on
google, but I'm still at sea. I've only made it up to page 19 with about 15 hours put into it, so either I don't know what I'm doing or this is a mess o' hard.
posted by nax at 12:18 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm a data dork. Is there a way to rip my tracks and my trip odometer data from my Garmin 60CSx to analyze my commutes to work?
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posted by timmins at 12:11 PM PST - 8 comments
Sometimes excel VBA code executes very slow. Sometimes it's really fast. I can't seem to pinpoint why.
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posted by johnstein at 12:07 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to download my own sound effects onto a multi-button keychain. If they don't already exist, how would I build one?
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posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
Is it possible to track things such as user movement and button clicking in Google Earth?
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posted by figTree at 11:53 AM PST - 1 comments
I have been charged with the task of adding a switch to a network. There are ethernet jack points at each workstation and each of these go back to a network cabinet. Apparently to make the connections live I need to add a switch.
Where can I find a tutorial that will quickly get me up to speed with this sort of networking?
posted by chairish at 11:44 AM PST - 3 comments
What's an easy way to efficiently find and contact many different bloggers at once?
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posted by Kibbutz at 11:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Is there software or a website that supports working with nice-looking, chunky, color-coded blocks to build a plan? Kind of like Microsoft Project for aesthetically attuned kindergarteners?
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posted by daisyace at 11:04 AM PST - 3 comments
The cupboard beneath my sink would seem to be an oddball, I've never found a garbage can that will fit it perfectly - 20 inches high, 10 inches wide, 15 inches deep. I usually buy taller containers and cut them down.
I'd love to find something built to fit. Is there a site you can go to find such a thing, or, even better, where you can input the dimensions of the container you're looking for, and then browse results?
posted by boombot at 10:28 AM PST - 5 comments
I have pages of cardstock that are perforated such that one can print on them and rip them apart to produce 10 business cards. What software on these?
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posted by LSK at 10:25 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you help me translate a certain passage of 7 lines from Homer's Iliad into latin? Book 22, starting around line 70.
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posted by Bakuun at 10:25 AM PST - 10 comments
does the ultimate internet radio/ipod dock/streaming audio portable device exist?
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posted by rikatik at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
whats a good personal finance magazine to subscribe to? i know of kiplinger's. i don't know how good it is, though. what are some other magazines for personal finance?
posted by locoindio at 9:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Our home A/C unit is dying. What next?
The other day we came home and our house was 86 inside even though we had the therm set for 75. We called our normal a/c guy and and he came out and said that the main unit which normally holds 6 pounds of freon, only had 2 in it. He suspects a leak in the main coil.
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posted by damiano99 at 9:16 AM PST - 8 comments
How can I find a list of compatible audio cards for
Dell Dimension 9100?
I'd like to upgrade to a top of a line one for this machine since I am a home-studio musician and the C-Media mixer I currently have is full of static and sucks real bad.
Thank you in advance!
posted by cheero at 9:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Where can I access streaming audio of today's Champion's League Final? I am in the US.
posted by Brocktoon at 9:01 AM PST - 10 comments
I am an Audio/Video/Graphics designer looking for the proper machine for multi-media production. Please help me find the right components I need.
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posted by bostonhill at 8:39 AM PST - 22 comments
Does anyone know which UK banks give security fobs to regular customers for accessing their internet banking facilities?
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posted by paulfreeman at 8:19 AM PST - 10 comments
I'd like to get an entry level DSLR with *only* a basic prime lens for under $600. Is this doable?
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posted by rsanheim at 7:57 AM PST - 33 comments
Other people have decided to do some work on our road and bill us later. We were not consulted at all. What can we expect?
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posted by eafarris at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
[Workout/Weight loss Filter] I'm looking for workout and weight loss podcasts and blogs, and healthy,
wheat free recipes (due to a wheat intolerance). Any help?
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posted by tomcochrane at 7:30 AM PST - 2 comments
How should an open source project deal with someone misappropriating its code for profit?
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posted by jbrjake at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
How to export my Lotus Notes emails and addressbook (.nsf files) to Outlook (.pst) or any other free email client ? Almost all web searches have led me to paid softwares ($250+). Is there a freeware (or nearly freeware - approx $10) utility to accomplish this ?
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posted by forwebsites at 7:17 AM PST - 7 comments
Off to Big Bend, would like some advice from those who have been there before.
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posted by sanka at 6:24 AM PST - 11 comments
If my favourite reference on C++ is
The C++ Programming Language by Stroustrup, what would be my favourite book on Ruby. (And my favourite book on Python.)
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posted by chunking express at 6:07 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I get 6-8 adults, 2 car-seat-aged kids, and all of the associated luggage from the Bronx to our cruise ship departure site on the west side of Manhattan on a Sunday morning?
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posted by iscatter at 5:48 AM PST - 21 comments
Item: one Excel spreadsheet. Contains: fifty rows. Column A - parrot name. Column B - parrot selling price. Column C - parrot age when sold.
Without sorting the rows, how can I find the average age when sold of the most expensive ten parrots? I know I need an array here but just can't work out how to get my correct parrot average.
posted by humuhumu at 5:22 AM PST - 10 comments
Driving through the northern half of Ireland next week, does anyone have any suggestions on castles, sights, breweries, or distilleries that we shouldn't miss?
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posted by Grither at 5:19 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm very tall (6'6"), and like most tall people, struggle with posture - I tend to slump my shoulders forward and tilt my head down, especially when standing. Are there any exercises that target that area (upper back, neck) that will pull the shoulders back and make standing/sitting properly "feel right"? (I lift weights regularly, but I think my back is a weak spot - the more I lift, the worse I feel my posture gets.)
posted by jbickers at 3:54 AM PST - 16 comments
What's with Adobe Acrobat Professional - and not being able to put my custom page / section numbers into the header / footer? Did I miss a meeting? Why has no one else posed this question to the Googles? Is there a 3rd party plug-in that does this? Surely somebody knows something?!
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posted by mjao at 3:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone know where I can find a comparison chart for different kinds of hormonal birth control?
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posted by arianell at 2:37 AM PST - 4 comments
My little brother will in a few months embark in a year-long trip around Asia (India, Vietnam, Thailand...), towards Australia as final destination. He asks me to set up a blog for him - easy does it, I'm a WordPress translator.
But what about media? And in general, what should I not forgot to make sure we get the best from his experience while not making it hard for him to communicate?
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posted by XiBe at 2:09 AM PST - 10 comments
May 20
Anyone get the license plate of that potentially Earth-destroying meteor? (Long, needlessly detailed yet interesting story inside.)
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posted by Vavuzi at 11:05 PM PST - 28 comments
If someone moved out of the US and defaulted on a federal student loan, and never returned to the US as a resident, what would be the implications/ramifications?
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posted by mireille at 10:36 PM PST - 10 comments
I experienced a minor concussion about 3 months ago when I fell off my longboard and hit my head on the concrete. I didn't lose consciousness or feel nauseous I just felt dazed immediately afterwards and into the night. I took it easy for two weeks and all of my symptoms went away and I felt completely normal. Then I made a terrible decision and decided to drink a bit.
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posted by thewood12 at 10:22 PM PST - 22 comments
What's the best way to handle b-school recommendations in regards to submission, length of time and etiquette on following up?
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posted by notsogirliegal at 10:22 PM PST - 1 comments
What's the best way to move a Yahoo-hosted WordPress blog (v2.5.1) from a subfolder (e.g. mydomain.com/blog) to the root of the domain (e.g. mydomain.com)?
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posted by pmbuko at 9:45 PM PST - 4 comments
What can I expect from a leather couch that is made from "bycast leather" (also called "bicast" or PU leather). Any Kramfors owners out there? Also, if I buy a leather couch, will vegetarians hate me?
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posted by 2oh1 at 9:29 PM PST - 11 comments
Some colleagues want to set up a voicemail system in the US for a small tech company in Australia and we need some intelligent, welcoming American female voices that sound at ease with technical jargon to do our answering messages. Any adult age. Slight accents ok. I haven't really been impressed with the sound of professional voice models - they're a bit too slick for our image. Any other suggestions?
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posted by zaebiz at 8:15 PM PST - 13 comments
How do they rank how popular a website is?
Which one of the services is the most accurate between Alexa, Quantcast, Hitwise, Compete, Google, etc...?
posted by shshao at 8:00 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm moving to New York from DC, and I'm trying to decide if I should take my dog with me. I've had her for just over 6 years (she's 8 now), and she's been through another big move (from Michigan to DC). I'm concerned about what's best for my dog - particularly in light of changes to my routine or lifestyle that may result from the move.
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posted by anarchivist at 7:59 PM PST - 20 comments
Is there a cheap or free way to setup a phone number in Trinidad and Tobago and have it forward to an American number? Skype and Grand Central don't have numbers in that area code (868). A dozen other vaguely similar services don't, either.
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posted by Mo Nickels at 7:40 PM PST - 2 comments
Inconsistent information about bad sectors on a hard drive -- what's going on, and what should I do?
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posted by puffin at 7:35 PM PST - 14 comments
My prescription is ourageous for brand name temazepam and my pharmacy doesn't offer any generics of it. Why would one pharmacy carry it and others not? Where can I find it.
posted by isopropyl at 7:32 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I test a Hunter attic fan controller? I want to be thorough before I climb in the attic.
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posted by notsnot at 7:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Should I talk to my professor about getting an exemption on a test grade before or after final grades come out (and I learn whether it actually matters)?
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posted by martinX's bellbottoms at 6:58 PM PST - 26 comments
What can I do to legally stop exploratory natural gas drilling within 1000 feet of my neighborhood?
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posted by TauLepton at 6:54 PM PST - 8 comments
I see audio players like the one on
this page all over the internet. I am HTML-impaired but want to use this player on my little blog so I can post clips of music and write about them. How do I get this player, and what's the easiest way to implement?
posted by ChickenringNYC at 6:17 PM PST - 8 comments
I use a PDA (a Nokia N800) to listen to podcasts in my car. It downloads them overnight, which is wonderful. I keep it plugged into a cigarette-adapter charger, which it uses to detect the car being turned on or off (to automatically play or pause, so I don't have to fiddle with it). The problem is that the PDA's battery doesn't like the short charge cycles, and is now mostly dead. I have a plan to fix this, but it's ugly and I wanted to get more opinions...
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posted by jewzilla at 5:46 PM PST - 8 comments
My boyfriend and I are interested in working in (and eventually moving to) Canada and I'm not sure where to start. We both have strong resumes in reality TV post-production.
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