May 2008 Archives
May 31
Wondering if she likes me
Does she like me? [more inside]
What are the best display settings for a PS3?
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? [more inside]
Looking for classy, contemporary fabric and pattern shops online.
Are there any trendy, fashion-forward fabric and sewing-pattern shops online? [more inside]
posted by suimin at 11:07 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by suimin at 11:07 PM PST - 16 comments
HTF Parts needed for a theremin.
Where can I find a 50-300µh adjustable coil? I have searched the obvious sites; ie mouser, google, all electronics. [more inside]
posted by KI6ILS at 10:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by KI6ILS at 10:51 PM PST - 8 comments
Shy vs. not interested vs. passive?
Is this guy is shy, not interested, passive, or any combination of thereof? (Long explanation provided, naturally.) [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 9:03 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by anonymous at 9:03 PM PST - 40 comments
Twinkle, twinkle big fat star; how I wonder what you are.
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? [more inside]
posted by magnoliasouth at 8:09 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by magnoliasouth at 8:09 PM PST - 27 comments
It's a podcast about nothing!
Looking for some podcasts about nothing, and video games, respectively. [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast at 6:47 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Dreamcast at 6:47 PM PST - 22 comments
Is software just a commodity?
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? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 6:45 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by gttommy at 6:45 PM PST - 25 comments
Can pinpricks kill ya?
I accidentally popped my pimple with a rusty pin. Ugh. How worried should I be? [more inside]
Returning to a water park after 20 years...
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. [more inside]
Fix my inline skates!
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
posted by steinwald at 5:25 PM PST - 3 comments
advanced thermodynamics
explain further The Second Law of Thermodynamics [more inside]
posted by complience at 4:52 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by complience at 4:52 PM PST - 17 comments
Jaded Floridians Need Not Apply
Ever been to a Space Shuttle launch? [more inside]
must pee more!
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. [more inside]
Can I reuse corn-based 'plastic' containers?
Can I safely reuse a 'plastic' clamshell made of corn? [more inside]
Is this moped worth 600 dollars?
I desperately want a moped/scooter due to rising gas prices. I found this 85' Suzuki Rascal on craigslist. Is it worth $600? [more inside]
posted by allthewhile at 2:43 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by allthewhile at 2:43 PM PST - 20 comments
Where to donate dilemma...
Michigan: I would like to donate some clothes, so help me find a good organization to do so. [more inside]
Is there a word for this?
Is there a word for this thing that I do with the names of things? And would you find it annoying? [more inside]
Can someone track me down from my license plates?
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? [more inside]
What languages are good for Windows apps?
What programming languages are good for writing a standalone shareware program for Windows? Specifics inside. [more inside]
Swim Sense
Swim Filter: I've recently begun swimming a lot more for exercise and I have some questions [more inside]
2.5 days in Aegean Turkey
2.5 days in Aegean Turkey, flying in/out of Izmir. Recommendations? [more inside]
Concentrate my limeade.
More adventures in home food processing: limeade concentrate from limeade? [more inside]
posted by libraryhead at 12:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by libraryhead at 12:43 PM PST - 7 comments
How to run collective no-budget underground studio?
RecordingStudioFilter: Advice sought on how to run a collective no-budget underground (literally) studio; starting immediately. lots [more inside]
posted by yoHighness at 12:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by yoHighness at 12:24 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I create a wifi "hotspot" for our apartment complex?
I've been asked to help create a wifi "hotspot" for the outdoor common area of our apartment complex... [more inside]
Reload reload reload reload.
Why on some web hosts do uploaded file changes not appear immediately? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 12:04 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by wastelands at 12:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Best 3D software for designer who is not really interested in 3D modelling?
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...
Changing technologies in book design?
I'm looking for information about how new technologies have affected book design and typography. [more inside]
Where is the best collection of motel reviews on the web?
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.
Spin the wheels of the body at the same time as the mind?
What different traditions and practices are there which combine meditation and active motion? [more inside]
How do I control my media center remotely?
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. [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 9:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by geoff. at 9:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Parkdale...
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
posted by strangelove at 9:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Why are hybrid vehicles so scarce?
Why are hybrid vehicles so hard to find? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 9:45 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 9:45 AM PST - 30 comments
Help us read the writing on the bag
Montreal Restaurants
Going to Montreal next weekend (June 6-8) for pure recreation. I'm looking for great restaurant recommendations, for breakfast, lunch and dinner. [more inside]
180 change of fields as a grad student
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? [more inside]
Help me break my Video Game Addiction and get back to work!
Help me break my Video Game Addiction and get back to work! [more inside]
How do i stop running away?
How do i stop running away? [more inside]
Is belief a requirement for baptism?
How can a non-believer be most expediently baptized? [more inside]
How to become a better surf hopper-upper?
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
posted by shivohum at 8:34 AM PST - 4 comments
Non-English spelling bees?
Do non-English-speaking countries hold spelling bees? [more inside]
We don't need no water...
Is it safe to burn untreated pine which was stained ~10 years ago? [more inside]
Project ideas for a nine year old boy.
I need some project ideas for me to work on with a nine year old Spanish boy. [more inside]
kung foo lite
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.
Is Economics a science? If so, in whIs there a rational basis for making large-scale (world/country) economic decisions?
Is it possible to rationally settle on an economic theary? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 7:29 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by grumblebee at 7:29 AM PST - 54 comments
Japan Filter
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.
Health, safety, and sight-seeing in Sao Paulo
What should I know before my trip to Sao Paulo? [more inside]
posted by JDHarper at 6:06 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by JDHarper at 6:06 AM PST - 9 comments
Better Ebay selling
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? [more inside]
Best place to buy a used Mac?
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. [more inside]
May 30
Which is the meatiest Indian cookbook?
Lamb and chicken, pork and beef... which is the meatiest Indian cookbook? [more inside]
posted by vorfeed at 10:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by vorfeed at 10:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me find a song, por favor.
I'm trying to find out the name of a song I heard a while ago. I remember some of the lyrics. [more inside]
Is this crown necessary?
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? [more inside]
posted by msalt at 9:33 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by msalt at 9:33 PM PST - 26 comments
How can I find a good child photographer?
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)? [more inside]
posted by inkedmn at 9:31 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by inkedmn at 9:31 PM PST - 12 comments
My Jetta fails me.
Where does one take a sick and ailing 98 Jetta in Chicago? [more inside]
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.
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. [more inside]
Sriracha mess...
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
posted by pea_shoot at 8:29 PM PST - 12 comments
New friends (or lack thereof).
Insecurity/CollegeFilter: Making new friends in a new place (college)? [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign at 8:22 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 8:22 PM PST - 28 comments
a piece of work
I'm looking for quotations or video clips which deal with what it means to be human. [more inside]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 7:14 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Pater Aletheias at 7:14 PM PST - 23 comments
How should we handle our neighbors stealing our cable?
Should we do anything about our neighbors stealing our cable and crippling our broadband for the past 2 months? [more inside]
posted by hitopshelf at 6:54 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by hitopshelf at 6:54 PM PST - 31 comments
Splitting Strings in Spreadsheets?
Using OpenOffice Calc (Spreadsheets) - Is there any way to divide the strings in one column into two by the space in each cell? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 6:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 6:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Recommend a book - fiction or non-fiction- dealing with the uncertain, endless posibilities of life
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.
Changing unhealthy thinking patterns
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? [more inside]
How do I matter more to others?
Is it really true that the more you do for others, the closer you will become? [more inside]
Was I raped?
Was I raped? [more inside]
Shave in NYC?
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?
Help me pick the right cell phone!
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. [more inside]
posted by HuronBob at 5:23 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by HuronBob at 5:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Kid friendly Australian music
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
posted by nicole.hilder at 5:16 PM PST - 20 comments
Medical care for travelers in the Netherlands?
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? [more inside]
Autofocus on a new camera
Help me figure out my new Canon dSLR camera's 9-point autofocus feature! [more inside]
Please make them stop knocking at my door!
Is there such a thing as a "NO POLITICS" doorsign? [more inside]
posted by pdb at 4:14 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by pdb at 4:14 PM PST - 19 comments
Help get my HTPC to sleep
My home theater PC wakes up by itself [more inside]
Songs for Guitar in Open D?
What are some good songs to play on a guitar tuned to open D (or E)? [more inside]
posted by Banky_Edwards at 3:46 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Banky_Edwards at 3:46 PM PST - 14 comments
Can non-programmers suggest open source apps?
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.
Help me find a Nationalism Suit.
judge my photography... please!
What are good flickr groups to join for getting criticism about my photos? [more inside]
posted by heeeraldo at 3:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by heeeraldo at 3:09 PM PST - 7 comments
not everyone is dying and being maimed and raped, right?
where can i find faith in humanity online? [more inside]
Fun in Chicago!
Whats fun to do in Chicago this weekend? [more inside]
What Do I Want to be Sure to Remember Before Moving?
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. [more inside]
My computer has insomnia!
My computer won't go to sleep (suspend mode) unless the Ethernet cable is unplugged. [more inside]
posted by qvtqht at 1:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by qvtqht at 1:47 PM PST - 8 comments
What non-traditional benefits could my company offer?
What are some examples of non-traditional employee benefits? [more inside]
posted by Xazeru at 1:25 PM PST - 69 comments
posted by Xazeru at 1:25 PM PST - 69 comments
Transition from Windows to mixed Win/Mac
Windows network admin moving into the world of Macs. Where & what to learn? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jmd82 at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the best online property research service?
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.
What would be the perfect roadtrip vehicle for a four-person cross-canada trip?
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? [more inside]
CafePress Options?
Does anyone have suggestions for options to CafePress in terms of on-demand t-shirt printing and fulfillment? [more inside]
posted by rev- at 12:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by rev- at 12:30 PM PST - 7 comments
I need essays on langage in advertising!
Can anyone direct me toward an essay [preferably vetted] on the use of language in advertising/media? [more inside]
posted by 913 at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by 913 at 12:27 PM PST - 7 comments
bad grammar vs. poor grammar
Which expression is correct when describing grammatical mistakes: "bad grammar" or "poor grammar?" [more inside]
posted by rinosaur at 11:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rinosaur at 11:53 AM PST - 8 comments
proper attire whilst poking badgers with spoons
Fashionfilter: Saw Eddie Izzard in DC last month and I need to own what he was wearing. [more inside]
What in the world is wrong with our bathroom shower?
What in the world is wrong with our bathroom shower? [more inside]
posted by geeky at 11:19 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by geeky at 11:19 AM PST - 12 comments
Will a UK debit card work in the US?
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
posted by cosmac at 10:56 AM PST - 13 comments
Johnny Can't Remember
How can I remember more of what I read? [more inside]
I owe taxes
(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? [more inside]
posted by Brandon1600 at 10:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Brandon1600 at 10:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me identify this metal mouth-like object!
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. [more inside]
Looking for a Quebec Retreat with Urban Possibilities
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. [more inside]
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 10:21 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 10:21 AM PST - 5 comments
Eco-friendly poop sacks?
Anyone have any experience with gdiapers vs. cloth diapers? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 10:13 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by GardenGal at 10:13 AM PST - 23 comments
Momma told me...
What stories about everyday things do you tell to your toddler/preschooler? [more inside]
posted by dreamphone at 10:10 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by dreamphone at 10:10 AM PST - 21 comments
yes, I am actually that lazy.
Can i take my driver's license test in a rental? [more inside]
posted by nihlton at 9:58 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by nihlton at 9:58 AM PST - 17 comments
Information Management Filter
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. [more inside]
Why does my laptop disconnect every 3 minutes?
Why does windows disconnect from my wireless network every 3 minutes? [more inside]
Look out! Here come the Americans!
I am looking for foreign (non-American) films wherein the antagonists are a nefarious bunch of Americans, doing stereotypically bad American things. [more inside]
posted by daveleck at 9:49 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by daveleck at 9:49 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me fill my RSS reader
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? [more inside]
posted by charmston at 9:41 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by charmston at 9:41 AM PST - 15 comments
I'm only going to ride streetcars from now on
Inspired by this question - how does one really asses how "safe" a mode of transportation is? [more inside]
How can I send picture postcards of a city without being in it?
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.
Isn't the cost of living different there?
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? [more inside]
Inexpensive romantic dinner in North End Boston
BostonNorthEndDinnerFilter: Quick! Where should we eat tonight. [more inside]
The website got hacked. What now?
A website I programmed got hacked. Credit card numbers were compromised. What do I do now? [more inside]
Rhythm and music; novel percussionists?
MusicRecommendFilter: Can someone recommend artists who use percussion or drums in novel ways? See inside... [more inside]
Someone stole the payroll stubbs! What do we do?
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? [more inside]
RoadtripFilter: Fastest way to MO from NJ?
I-80 vs. I-70: Which will get me to Missouri from New Jersey with the smaller headache? [more inside]
If you can't trust a car salesman, who can you trust?
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...
My dell hates me!
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?
Help me find IA and UXD educational resources.
Please recommend resources for learning more about and staying current on user experience design and information architecture. [more inside]
posted by Mister_A at 7:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Mister_A at 7:57 AM PST - 9 comments
XPSP3AMD6440003GBetc.
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). [more inside]
posted by boosh at 7:20 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by boosh at 7:20 AM PST - 12 comments
work vehicle ideas
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... [more inside]
Is timing everything?
When it comes to relationships, when do you go for it, even if it's inconvenient or the timing seems to be way off? [more inside]
What can I do with a prehistoric laptop?
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
posted by hatmandu at 6:04 AM PST - 20 comments
MacOSX in a PC World
Help a PC guy out with Mac/Linux networking. [more inside]
Managing an Anothology Project
What should I take into consideration when spearheading an anthology project? What resources are out there for us? [more inside]
Swap A Cell?
How can I sell a collection of gemstones?
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. [more inside]
How do I get an MFA without a BFA?
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? [more inside]
May 29
Ah cannae' stop eatin'!!
I'll go a long time between meals, then overeat, then continue to snack until I'm sick and dazed. What's happening? [more inside]
Frozen chicken breasts: Treasure or poison?
Frozen chicken breasts and other frozen meats: Are they worthwhile? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 9:48 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by ignignokt at 9:48 PM PST - 27 comments
Nom de Femme de Guerre... on Wheels
What's my name, sucka? For roller derby, that is. [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 9:41 PM PST - 57 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 9:41 PM PST - 57 comments
Dual-boot Mac: which version of MSOffice, 2007 or 2008?
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? [more inside]
posted by bartleby at 9:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bartleby at 9:16 PM PST - 10 comments
Subdocuments
What is the best tool for doing subdocuments? [more inside]
posted by kellyrickert at 8:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kellyrickert at 8:58 PM PST - 10 comments
Is My Clock Radio Haunted? And If Not, Why Does It Play By Itself?
Why does my radio play when it's turned off and there is no battery inserted? [more inside]
View my savings as separate sub-funds?
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? [more inside]
posted by forthright at 8:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by forthright at 8:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Maintenance for Dummies
What books can I get to not be a "dummy" when it comes to my new job? (more inside) [more inside]
Is finding an apartment in NYC without going there to see it an option?
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? [more inside]
Google reader coming up blank
Google reader started acting funny this morning [more inside]
Why is a New York shopkeeper in the seventies rocking a Tulane ringer?
Can anybody come up with a good reason why the shopkeeper in Taxi Driver would be wearing a Tulane ringer shirt? [more inside]
Greensboro to Cape Fear
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? [more inside]
posted by jammy at 7:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jammy at 7:18 PM PST - 6 comments
How do we hide extensive tattoos under makeup?
PerformanceArtMakeupFilter: Asking for a friend who needs advice on full body cosmetics over extensive tattoos. [more inside]
I'm going to need a roof over my head.
My husband and I are moving to Charlotte, NC in August. Any tips on finding a (rental) house? [more inside]
posted by All.star at 6:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by All.star at 6:55 PM PST - 5 comments
How to successfully become sleepy
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. [more inside]
Wikipedia offline on a mac?
How can I read Wikipedia offline on my mac (bonus points for portable and cross-platform)? [more inside]
I need to help find a private eye (and don't know how)
How Does one go about finding a really top notch Private Investigator? [more inside]
How do you pronounce 'read'?
How do you pronounce the word 'read' when used in the following context? -- 'John is dry (read: boring).'
/rɛd/ or /rid/
Thanks!
posted by gman at 5:37 PM PST - 135 comments
posted by gman at 5:37 PM PST - 135 comments
I need to help my dad live his dream.
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!!
Why did my router lose its super powers?
Why would my wireless router lose its signal strength all of a sudden? [more inside]
posted by INTPLibrarian at 5:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by INTPLibrarian at 5:25 PM PST - 12 comments
Where can I get a cheap(er) battery for my aging 2 year old Macbook?
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.
Career changer needs advice.
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? [more inside]
Who Does This Song?
Looking for songs about Kansas City for a roadtrip - please help?
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! [more inside]
posted by inatizzy at 4:49 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by inatizzy at 4:49 PM PST - 12 comments
What else is in this invisible backpack?
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? [more inside]
posted by twirlypen at 4:19 PM PST - 92 comments
posted by twirlypen at 4:19 PM PST - 92 comments
Best place online to purchase retro/vintage-styled lingerie?
Best place online to purchase retro/vintage-styled lingerie? [more inside]
Not-quite-unemployment insurance?
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
posted by DoctorFedora at 3:36 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I get whiteboard or dry erase space, without paying a lot of money?
>How can I have lots of whiteboard/dry-erase surface, without paying a lot, and without altering the walls/furniture of my apartment? [more inside]
posted by k7lim at 3:34 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by k7lim at 3:34 PM PST - 21 comments
Recording multitake voiceover
How do I best use Apple Soundtrack Pro to record multitake voiceover for a video project? [more inside]
posted by shmegegge at 3:16 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by shmegegge at 3:16 PM PST - 1 comment
Legal urban exploration in Los Angeles?
What are some great old buildings and derelict locations in and around the Los Angeles area that can be entered legally? [more inside]
What to do with cats who don't eat wet food?
My cats are effectively ignoring their wet food in favour of their dry food. What can/should I do to keep them eating healthily? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 2:54 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 2:54 PM PST - 35 comments
Do I alert a store to their over-refund?
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? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at 2:53 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jesirose at 2:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Astrological suggestions
Complete neophyte looking for an astrology-related birthday present. [more inside]
Why do my DVD drives crap out so quickly?
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? [more inside]
posted by chrisamiller at 2:41 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by chrisamiller at 2:41 PM PST - 19 comments
Mashing up government data
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? [more inside]
Help me pick a web dev language to learn.
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). [more inside]
posted by the_dude at 2:31 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by the_dude at 2:31 PM PST - 35 comments
Gameboy (original) games in Atlanta?
Where can I find used Gameboy (original) games in or near Atlanta, GA within the next 3 days? [more inside]
posted by djpyk at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by djpyk at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
A year ago, gas was 2.70/gallon
My salary increase is less than inflation. I'm making less than the previous year for two years in a row now. [more inside]
Neat uses of the mobile web by media outlets?
What are some unique uses of the mobile web by television networks/individual shows, magazines and newspapers? [more inside]
Should we repair unclaimed damage before an inspection?
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? [more inside]
I can handle the truth.
How can I deal with the dishonesty of the world? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 1:16 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 1:16 PM PST - 34 comments
Tonsillectomy or sinus surgery or both?
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. [more inside]
Where can I get good takeout fried chicken in New York?
Where can I get good, affordable fried chicken and biscuits in New York? [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion at 12:22 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by chinese_fashion at 12:22 PM PST - 23 comments
What are people actually doing on the internet?
What are people actually doing on the internet? [more inside]
DIY Cardboard Displays
Please help me find free online blueprints for cardboard store displays. [more inside]
snappy situation
Where can I get 120 film (for a Holga) in Washington, DC and Auckland, NZ? Is mail order my only option? [more inside]
Help California (or western Nevada/Arizona) entertain us!
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... [more inside]
There is no I in Wii
Lost interest in Wii....should I sell it now? [more inside]
Bathtub modification help needed
Bathtub modification in cheap apartment [more inside]
posted by Listener at 11:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Listener at 11:33 AM PST - 13 comments
Inexpensive, basic lens for a Nikon D40?
Inexpensive, basic lens for a Nikon D40? [more inside]
Downtown Philadelphia Hot Spotss
Philly-filter. One evening, mid-June, mid-week. Need watering hole recommendations for city center. [more inside]
Do you have any cool suggestions for renaming a website?
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. [more inside]
posted by cjorgensen at 11:04 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cjorgensen at 11:04 AM PST - 8 comments
What are the Mac Software Must Haves
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
posted by arniec at 11:00 AM PST - 23 comments
Bye bye black shoe
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? [more inside]
posted by np312 at 10:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by np312 at 10:58 AM PST - 5 comments
FSA and mail-in-rebate - which amount is reimbursed?
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? [more inside]
Fifteen men on the dead man's chest— Yo-ho-ho, and a bottle of rum!
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. [more inside]
How do I get into the Kinky groove in London?
Any ideas for cowboy and country-and-western themed places in London, UK? [more inside]
M600i SMS Backup
How can I make SMS backing-up work with a Sony Ericsson M600i? [more inside]
Is there anything good about living in Seoul as an expat?
Is there anything good about living in Seoul as an expat? Looking for first-hand experience to counter my (largely unfounded) negative impressions. [more inside]
Grief is itself a medicine. - Cowper
Reading/poetry to say goodbye to a dog? [more inside]
posted by Liosliath at 9:41 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Liosliath at 9:41 AM PST - 17 comments
gmail doesn't like multipart/alternative MIME type?
Does gmail not like the multipart/alternative MIME type? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore at 9:30 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by invitapriore at 9:30 AM PST - 9 comments
I need a translation of this small Japanese document
I cannot find a free translation of this small Japanese document, found in some inherited articles of my mother's. I hope someone can help me.
What's that boat rental thing called again?
Aquatic Vessel Time Share? [more inside]
Data visualisationfor presentations
I am looking for some good data visualisation books, tutorials and maybe software [more inside]
Flashy blinky.
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.
The other end of the 'dacks
Adirondacks filter: I'm going camping at Cranberry Lake next weekend. I want your "must see/do" recommendations in the area. [more inside]
posted by jdfan at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jdfan at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
Buttercream Battle
Can my batch of (sorta)buttercream frosting be saved? [more inside]
posted by tuff at 8:52 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by tuff at 8:52 AM PST - 14 comments
How can a passive candidate ethically apply for new positions?
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? [more inside]
How to find a house boat to rent in london?
What's the best way to look for a house boat to rent in London? [more inside]
wall removal in NYC?
how much should it cost to remove a wall in a NYC apartment? [more inside]
posted by nanhey at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nanhey at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Manual for obsolete test equipment wanted.
I need a manual for a Panasonic VP-8121B AM-FM Stereo Signal Generator. [more inside]
When in Venice, what do the Venetians do?
What is a good way to spend some downtime in central Venice? [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks at 7:34 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Solon and Thanks at 7:34 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me sell my used academic books for a good price.
Where can I find a used bookstore that will buy gently used academic books in the DC-Baltimore-Northern Virginia area? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea at 7:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by anotherpanacea at 7:28 AM PST - 6 comments
Best keyword research tool
What are currently the best keyword research tools or software? [more inside]
Good Obstetrician in New York or North/Central Jersey.
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! [more inside]
I think my tail bone pops when I stretch. You?
Why does my butt pop? Does yours? [more inside]
I don't hate my job ... just you.
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) [more inside]
Bypassing my work proxy.
My work is boring and I wish I could have access to facebook and flickr. [more inside]
Mobility Options for a Non Mobile Application
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. [more inside]
Videochat with strangers in foreign languages
Is there a site, or link within Aim or iChat, where you can videochat in different languages? [more inside]
Archaeology in the Caucasus
Archaeology in the Caucasus - are there any digs going on or coming up soon?
Any info on contemporary archaeology in the region, please.
Any info on contemporary archaeology in the region, please.
Finding Duplicates in Excel
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. [more inside]
"We know more than you" just doesn't cut it
Please help with slogan ideas for my technical support team. [more inside]
posted by waraw at 6:15 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by waraw at 6:15 AM PST - 16 comments
Smallish cities and ambition - can it happen?
Are there any small or medium sized cites that are producing a disproportionate number of famous, ambitious, or motivated people? [more inside]
What modifies what?
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.
Vn Dong: Blackmarket rate website?
Vietnam: Website for Black market Dong Rate? [more inside]
I crave age.
What's the oldest man-made thing I can buy for €1500-2000? [more inside]
Bank accounts, currency exchange, and financial advice for an American in Hong Kong?
Moving to Hong Kong for two years, and seeking advice on keeping the finances in order. [more inside]
What sort of glory?
The etymology of Greek "glory" names... [more inside]
posted by clockzero at 2:16 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by clockzero at 2:16 AM PST - 2 comments
Baby-tracking
Babyweb 2.0 - looking for an online app/site to keep track of baby's feeding/pooping etc schedule. [more inside]
posted by gomichild at 12:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by gomichild at 12:12 AM PST - 14 comments
What happens to the money from uncashed economic stimulus checks?
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?
May 28
You would think wireless audio would be easy...
Beaming my TV / PS3 audio to my bluetooth headphones (specifically for playing Rock Band) [more inside]
How do I rehab my formerly broken foot?
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? [more inside]
increase my productivity!
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? [more inside]
Help us move from MD to NJ!
We're moving from MD to NJ in mid-June. Looking for information/recommendations for good movers. [more inside]
What is the process of music making if you are a sample artist?
Do all sample based musicians/bands basically have a full time legal staff? [more inside]
posted by figTree at 8:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by figTree at 8:58 PM PST - 10 comments
What is this fountain made of?
What material is this fountain made out of? What material should I use to make it myself? [more inside]
What song is this?
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
posted by brownbat at 8:29 PM PST - 21 comments
Dirty Driving
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)
Devil horns at ya!
Help me find new rock music please. [more inside]
Little-translated national literatures
What are some great national literatures without a substantial presence in English translation? Who/what are their key authors/works? [more inside]
What was life like behind the iron curtain?
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. [more inside]
Purchasing a retail business
Specific questions, and general advice and suggestions, on purchasing a very prominent, locally owned, retail business. [more inside]
Ocean City MD Filter
Hi, Booked a vacation to Ocean City MD for the week of 6/16 but now I'm reading about "Senior Week". [more inside]
posted by jara1953 at 7:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jara1953 at 7:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Math students, you are getting such a raw deal.
Why doesn't Moore's Law apply to graphing calculators? [more inside]
posted by skryche at 7:23 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by skryche at 7:23 PM PST - 21 comments
The answer my friend, is blowing in the wind... (and shining from the sun, and growing in the pond, etc etc)
How do I invest in green technologies without paying for the privilege? [more inside]
Is It Possible To Create A Wii Fit Workout?
Is It Possible To Create A Wii Fit Workout? [more inside]
Bone anti stick Powder
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?
Why won't Microsoft Word open?
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? [more inside]
bookquery: books concerned with the psychology of dating sites.
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? [more inside]
Where are all of the cool Buffalo Lesbians?
How do I meet some intellectual lesbians in Buffalo, NY? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 6:10 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hazyspring at 6:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Are the numbers enough?
Help me realistically assess/improve my (Canadian) law school prospects. [more inside]
posted by paradoxflow at 6:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by paradoxflow at 6:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Losing Parents
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? [more inside]
posted by netbros at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by netbros at 5:59 PM PST - 11 comments
What did I do? Or, what did I not do?
How can I gain a friend's trust? [more inside]
Red sky at night AND morning? Must be Mars!
I want to reconstruct Phoenix Mars lander pics in color. There are five B&W images of the same scene with the wavelength in the jpg headers (445, 485, 533, 604, 753nm). How do I combine these? [more inside]
posted by jwells at 5:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jwells at 5:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me dedicate my book!
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? [more inside]
Where Can I Find A Flyer Template
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.
Low cost terminal/pc?
Recommend me a low cost terminal/pc/laptop/whatever with an ethernet adapter and a way to access the web. [more inside]
Do I have magnetic superpowers?
Do I have magnetic superpowers? [more inside]
What is being a baker or sous-chef like?
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? [more inside]
Help designing a water wall or weeping wall
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. [more inside]
short story recommendations?
What are your favorite short stories or short story collections, anthologies etc. [more inside]
Tighten the loop between the copyeditor and the layout designer
Other than Quark's own CopyDesk, what "story editors" exist out there that dovetail nicely with XPress 7? [more inside]
MetaFilter Favorites
Can you create a great fictional team name? [more inside]
posted by Kibbutz at 3:21 PM PST - 47 comments
posted by Kibbutz at 3:21 PM PST - 47 comments
Couch to 100k?
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
posted by procrastination at 3:17 PM PST - 14 comments
Do I stink from coconuts?
Coconut milk = sewer gob? [more inside]
6th wedding anniversary gift
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.
Rosemary, the other herbal brownie.
Just Flush Please
why do kids not flush the toilet? [more inside]
Is a broken camera lens useful for anything?
Can anything interesting be done with a broken SLR zoom lens? [more inside]
Is this a Chinese scam?
Chinese language filter: is this site legit? And, if this is a scam, what kind of scam is it? [more inside]
posted by bru at 1:55 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bru at 1:55 PM PST - 3 comments
mo money mo problems
Why is my credit score so @#!%$ing low? I am in a better financial position than anyone I know in my age / earnings category. [more inside]
Vet for a bunny in Los Angeles?
Lung Nodule, What Does It Mean?
Paging all medicos - question about a lung nodule. [more inside]
Little Mermaid Replica
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
posted by nax at 1:32 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me find the right laptop
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. [more inside]
Anyone had regrets about a massive decluttering of their lives?
Anyone had regrets about a massive decluttering of their lives? [more inside]
posted by studentbaker at 1:16 PM PST - 70 comments
posted by studentbaker at 1:16 PM PST - 70 comments
Bossa Nova newb
I'm falling in love with Bossa Nova. I want to learn about the genre but honestly have no idea where to start. Help? [more inside]
open source questions for ya
drupal vs joomla. some questions inside. [more inside]
posted by yonation at 12:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by yonation at 12:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Advice on running XP x64 through VMWare Server
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. [more inside]
Do docs emailed to a Kindle stay in the cloud?
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
posted by symbebekos at 12:25 PM PST - 3 comments
=D =) =| =( =O
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
posted by Corduroy at 12:21 PM PST - 14 comments
*yank!*
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?
My address books are pwning me!
How can I keep track of all my people across several computers? [more inside]
Name that pug
Help me with a name for a six week old black pug. We're stumped. [more inside]
posted by Hands of Manos at 12:06 PM PST - 100 comments
posted by Hands of Manos at 12:06 PM PST - 100 comments
Recommendation for a cheap second-hand scanner
What's this non-English version of "He Needs Me?"
What's this foreign-language version of a song from Harry Nilsson's soundtrack to Robert Altman's Popeye? [more inside]
Costco Caskets?
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?
Friend was fired today for being homosexual. State of Iowa.
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 [more inside]
What's good in and aroudn Hot Springs, Arkansas?
We'll be around Hot Springs, Arkansas for a few days. What are fun local sights/foods/places/daytrips? [more inside]
How can I find out if mold is causing her migraines?
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. [more inside]
Where can I find open GIS/location data on coal power plants?
Is there open, free, or inexpensive comprehensive data on the location of coal-fired power plants in the United States available anywhere? [more inside]
posted by OverlappingElvis at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by OverlappingElvis at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
forgotten xbox games
I'm trying to remember the name of an xbox game... [more inside]
posted by subtle-t at 10:18 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by subtle-t at 10:18 AM PST - 4 comments
Graduation + Wedding = Leech?
June graduation + August wedding = announcements and invitations go out within a month of each other. Do I look like a gift-grabbing leech? [more inside]
posted by alpha_betty at 10:13 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by alpha_betty at 10:13 AM PST - 16 comments
Fall Fiction
Recommend some fiction that takes place in autumn. [more inside]
How would I go about buying gold?
How would I go about buying gold? [more inside]
Looking for a simple HTML sitemap creator
I'm looking for an application that will scan a website (or subsection) and pull out page titles and the URLs into an HTML site map. [more inside]
Where's the best place online to shop for a hard drive?
I need a new hard drive for my laptop. Best place to shop? [more inside]
Can I map my phone?
Can I download Google Maps for, say, London, to my mobile phone - which I can then access around town? Without going on WAP? [more inside]
Applying to grad school
Applying to grad school. Help! [more inside]
$300 to fix your mistake.
Can a Chicago landlord transfer storm liability for the structure to the tenant? Can I get out of it? [more inside]
posted by a robot made out of meat at 8:59 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by a robot made out of meat at 8:59 AM PST - 16 comments
No guns allowed, y'hear?
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. [more inside]
posted by mrmcsurly at 8:54 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by mrmcsurly at 8:54 AM PST - 15 comments
MacBook with dead logic board: how to proceed?
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? [more inside]
posted by sparrows at 8:51 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sparrows at 8:51 AM PST - 13 comments
The Case of the Missing Fur
My cat has been losing some of her fur and I'm curious about the cause. [more inside]
What non-Boston law schools should I consider if I want to work in Boston after graduation?
Law School Filter: What non-Boston schools should I consider if I want to work in Boston after graduation? [more inside]
posted by doppleradar at 8:30 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by doppleradar at 8:30 AM PST - 14 comments
Creative ideas on how to make BBQ without the barbecue?
Creative ideas on how to make BBQ without the barbecue? [more inside]
posted by romakimmy at 8:11 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by romakimmy at 8:11 AM PST - 24 comments
E-mail to Twitter
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.
Exit Sandman
Why does a lack of sleep make me markedly more efficient the next day? [more inside]
posted by freya_lamb at 7:57 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by freya_lamb at 7:57 AM PST - 20 comments
I want to pump ME up...
I'm going to start working out... But what should I do? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo at 7:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by odi.et.amo at 7:35 AM PST - 12 comments
Costco or Sam's Club?
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.
Name that Album!
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? [more inside]
counseling and advice
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? [more inside]
What's the market for Mac software like?
What does the market for Mac software look like? [more inside]
tips for temporary kiwis
Advice for going to New Zealand on a working holiday visa? [more inside]
Make Apache recognize Perl!
How can I get my web server to interpret perl [more inside]
The 10 minute Sex and the City
Can you point me towards a concise summary of the major events from the entire run of the Sex and the City show? [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 4:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by bluefly at 4:54 AM PST - 10 comments
It's a gas
I bought a used gas dryer, and need help connecting it. [more inside]
Where to go in Europe?
EuropeFilter: Two teens about to spend up to 10 days in Europe. Suggestions on where to go and how to keep it cheap? [more inside]
What are these nice sunglasses?
Could someone please identify the brand of sunglasses being worn by Jason Pierce of Spiritualized on BBCs Later with Jools Holland. Photos inside... [more inside]
Good quality XML editor for OS X?
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?
Server not found at google.com
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. [more inside]
posted by missmagenta at 1:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by missmagenta at 1:54 AM PST - 9 comments
May 27
Leg cramp while dieting - can it be stopped?
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. [more inside]
posted by humblepigeon at 11:58 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 11:58 PM PST - 24 comments
Sumorotecism
Sumo porn? [more inside]
Why wouldn't this book be published in the US first?
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! [more inside]
posted by Locative at 10:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Locative at 10:17 PM PST - 4 comments
Should I use the blue or silver side of my car sun-shade?
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? [more inside]
On my own
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? [more inside]
Yar! Bare yer booty, wench!
Sexyfilter: Lesbian role-play ideas, bonus points for kinky. Yes, really. [more inside]
i don't want to sleep with you, and i don't want to be friends. (please don't hurt me).
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. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:59 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by anonymous at 8:59 PM PST - 20 comments
How to make nice looking scientific poster?
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! [more inside]
I'll have the Crown & coke without the Crown... I guess.
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? [more inside]
What song is playing the Pineapple Express trailer?
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.
If we know what we're talking about, can we review books without a PhD?
Will academic journals generally publish book reviews written by people who are not academics, but who have applicable experience and knowledge? [more inside]
Trying to find a laptop that doesn't suck
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? [more inside]
I've been wiki-pnotized
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?
My car was repoed and auctioned and now they want my soul!
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? [more inside]
Archos 605 in-store?
Where can I buy an Archos 605 in-store in San Francisco or Las Vegas? [more inside]
Help with Battery Backup
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 comment
posted by CollectiveMind at 7:46 PM PST - 1 comment
Should a Canuck invest in non-Canuck markets?
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? [more inside]
Take My Stuff - Please!
Which is the best shipping service to use for moving? USPS, Fedex, or UPS? I would like them to come to my house. [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 7:29 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by lunasol at 7:29 PM PST - 10 comments
Where can I find information on historical paladins?
Where can I find information on historical paladins? [more inside]
Tablets, the lease of these
How might I lease a tablet PC, and will it change my life? [more inside]
Make mine a pastrami on rye with a pickle
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? [more inside]
Please help me find the artist behind this print
Design/decorating filter:Anyone know who the artist of this print is, or point me to some similar types of prints? [more inside]
posted by Issithe at 7:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Issithe at 7:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Last Try Before I Shoot Old Yeller
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? [more inside]
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:47 PM PST - 18 comments
What does a star on the side of a house mean?
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? [more inside]
posted by i love cheese at 6:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by i love cheese at 6:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Lights & Sound Blogs?
Are there any good websites/blogs for Lights & Sound (as in theater)? [more inside]
posted by Deflagro at 6:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Deflagro at 6:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Literary device - term
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.
Working from home -- tips and tricks?
Working from home -- tips and tricks? [more inside]
If I can see it, then I can do it
CookingFilter: I need cookbooks or websites that have step by step visuals of recipes. [more inside]
Dating and Parents Don't Mix. For me.
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? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 5:32 PM PST - 29 comments
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?
What is the difference between the original Ben & Jerry's Heath Bar Crunch and the Vanilla Heath Bar Crunch sold now? [more inside]
International service opportunities?
I'm interested in a relatively low-cost international service project to join for late summer/early fall. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Bachelor Party in Philly
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.
Women's summer clothing for Italy
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. [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 5:01 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by feelinggood at 5:01 PM PST - 15 comments
The Curse of 50 Perry
What happens in 50 Perry Street in the West Village of NYC? [more inside]
Should I tell her now?
I have a crush on her filter: Do I tell her now? [more inside]
What gets the world's head noddin', feet movin'?
What music does the world listen to? [more inside]
My German car is ruining my perfect American Date
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. [more inside]
Mac Office 2008 install Hell
How can I install the Mac Office 2008 Volume License (VLA) version over Mac Office 2008 Peronal License version without losing any user data? [more inside]
posted by mosk at 4:18 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by mosk at 4:18 PM PST - 2 comments
Need some sauce
Help me make/find a good stir-fry sauce... [more inside]
posted by pilibeen at 4:10 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by pilibeen at 4:10 PM PST - 23 comments
How to lose weight without losing your mind?
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?
How to go about finding an artist space?
How do I find artist space? [more inside]
How likely am I to be disbarred here?
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? [more inside]
Mrs Jones has the goods
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) [more inside]
Ain't there nothing I can take, I say, to relieve this flipper ache
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. [more inside]
Inspire me with your best personal entrepreneurial story
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. [more inside]
Children's Book Filter - What was this book?
Children's Book Filter: Help me find a book from when I was a kid. Of course, only limited details remembered... [more inside]
Help me not bake my tomatoes!
I live in south/central (not coastal, not hill country) Texas. What time of day should I water my tomato plants? [more inside]
What PA-speakers should I bring to Burning Man?
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 :) [more inside]
How much is a fair price for a vintage Fendi bag?
What is a fair price for a vintage Fendi bag? [more inside]
Are there any new synths in existence that have true poly-key pressure?
HardwareSynthFilter: Is there a synthesizer available today, new, out there somewhere, that has poly-key pressure (like the Ensoniq VFX series had)? [more inside]
I wanna be a tofu queen
What are your favorite tofu recipes?
Google in Internet Explorer but not Firefox?
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. [more inside]
Here's a head scratcher
Anyone ever grappled with mysterious headaches? I'm interested in both the grappling process and the treatment. Details within. [more inside]
Awwww... Sugar, Sugar
Ideas to cut the bitter taste of orange rinds
I LOVE my new juicer but the oranges betray me. [more inside]
Help me eat this delicious Chinese crab dish
Help me eat this delicious Chinese crab dish. [more inside]
posted by ghost of a past number at 1:40 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ghost of a past number at 1:40 PM PST - 12 comments
How to kill bugs and mold?
How can I eliminate and prevent mold and mosquitoes from my apartment? [more inside]
Please help me sort my vocabulary list in Excel!
Complicated Excel formula question involving text-search and Japanese characters. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 1:34 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Vorteks at 1:34 PM PST - 2 comments
Kenmore Square Abandoned Building?
Looking for a Hagstrom Super Swede
Where can I get a hagstrom super swede electric guitar in vintage sunburst? [more inside]
scan my books
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. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 1:18 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by zeek321 at 1:18 PM PST - 11 comments
Should I help out my neighbor even though her kid is a snot?
Plate of beans in the carpool lane: Help me head off summer mama drama. [more inside]
What frame and forks should I look out for?
Fixedgearfilter: I'd like to build a single speed bike, but I have no idea what frame and forks to buy. [more inside]
Little Rock and Roll
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
posted by fourcheesemac at 1:00 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I screen a short film in NYC?
Does anyone know where I can show a screening of a short film (15 min.) in New York City on the cheap? [more inside]
UV Blocking sunglasses please.
What are the best UV blocking sunglasses for overall eye health and well being, brand name or otherwise? [more inside]
posted by chugg at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by chugg at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
e-mail marketing software?
Can anyone suggest a good software program for e-mail marketing? [more inside]
Need help finding a specific shirt & pants
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? [more inside]
How do I get my panic attacks in a car under control?
How do I get panic attacks, triggered by the threat of a real physiological condition, under control? Warning: Somewhat gross discussion inside. [more inside]
Help me make the windows see-through
How to de-fog fogged up storm windows? [more inside]
Is it car abuse?
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? [more inside]
Will a vegan sit on a Barcelona chair?
Is it rude to purchase leather furniture if I have vegan friends?
Need specialist to treat Non-Traumatic Myelopathy
I need to find the best doctor to treat Non-Traumatic Myelopathy in a 19 year old male. [more inside]
That smarts
What are some good parameters to use when judging someone's intelligence on the fly? [more inside]
Google always in English?
How to avoid localized Google, forever and ever? [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb at 11:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Meatbomb at 11:51 AM PST - 4 comments
Cheapest Flight to Anywhere
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.
Where O where has my little file gone?
Where did the file go after it was opened from a website and edited it in Microsoft Word? [more inside]
Laptop overheating
Please help me figure out how to access the heatsink on my laptop. [more inside]
Getting a children's book published
Anyone published a children's book, or work at a publishing house that does? [more inside]
My Options: Rip Off or Blow Up?
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
posted by Xurando at 11:16 AM PST - 10 comments
Stop noise bleeds before they start
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? [more inside]
INTERCUT JULIE GOOD MORNING BLUEBIRD
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...
Thinking Of Getting A G4 iBook Or PowerBook
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!
Activities for bored boys?
What are some good things to do with one or two pre-teen boys? Besides play video games? [more inside]
Damn snot nosed kids, get off my lawn!
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?!?! [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 10:41 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 10:41 AM PST - 18 comments
Guess what? I broke Vista.
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. [more inside]
Vacation ideas needed : with teens
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?
Film Credits Tech?
A director friend asked me to design the opening and closing credits for her upcoming film. Please school me on the technical aspects. [more inside]
posted by signal at 9:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by signal at 9:42 AM PST - 12 comments
Calling All Ecohydrologists
What does a river look like from above, over time? [more inside]
posted by a_green_man at 9:39 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by a_green_man at 9:39 AM PST - 15 comments
Identify this concert/track for me!
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
posted by Artw at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
How well-regarded and useful is the Certified Business Manager (CBM) credential?
How well-regarded and useful is the Certified Business Manager (CBM) credential? [more inside]
posted by MrToad at 9:24 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by MrToad at 9:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Slow video conversion
Why would a laptop convert videos to iPod formats so slowly? Is this normal? What changes to make it better? Possibly a new computer? [more inside]
Come on, get happy!
What cheers you up? [more inside]
Help me workout for the day!
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 :)
The future of military robotics?
Why is the only .arpa website about unicycles?
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 8:42 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 8:42 AM PST - 9 comments
Excel tips & tricks
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. [more inside]
From DC to Dallas.
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? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 8:20 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by SNWidget at 8:20 AM PST - 16 comments
Cached Web Pages
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... [more inside]
posted by kjl291 at 8:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by kjl291 at 8:15 AM PST - 4 comments
What to do for a Sixteenth Birthday?
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.
Got my mirrahshades on.
Where can I find a pair of awesome sunglasses I saw on some guy walking down the street last month? [more inside]
posted by griphus at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by griphus at 8:05 AM PST - 14 comments
How to get rid of gelatin?
Biochemists, cell biologists and assorted biotech types, what's your favorite method for removing gelatin from antibody solutions? No amines allowed! [more inside]
Is My Phone Company Trying to Crimp my Style?
Is my cell phone company lying about unlocking and SIM-carding while abroad? [more inside]
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 7:50 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 7:50 AM PST - 16 comments
Where to buy a suit that's comfortable when it's warm, in London or San Francisco?
Where to buy a suit that's comfortable when it's warm, in London or San Francisco? [more inside]
Quick! I need a Quickbooks Wizard!
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? [more inside]
Where to eat in downtown Atlanta
ATL filter. I'm traveling to Atlanta for a concert at the Tabernacle near Centennial Olympic Park. Where should I eat beforehand? [more inside]
Restoring application windows missing from taskbar?
Can you restore an application windows missing from the taskbar? [more inside]
Deli Delivery in Los Angeles
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. [more inside]
posted by arha at 6:03 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by arha at 6:03 AM PST - 7 comments
Digestive enzyme tablets, any good?
I take tablets of digestive enzymes daily. Am I wasting my time and money? [more inside]
posted by Tarn at 4:49 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Tarn at 4:49 AM PST - 12 comments
Book catalogue with web OPAC?
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)? [more inside]
Coming and going in Korean and English
Languages: 'I'm coming' versus 'I'm going' in response to 'Come here!' [more inside]
my dominant hand is no longer dominant. help!
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? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer at 2:23 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by melodykramer at 2:23 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me build a simple intervalometer!
Cows with new calves kept out of pasture: Why?
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? [more inside]
May 26
Ecotopian fiction with some political awareness?
Book recommendations: ecotopian fiction? (Something to read after The Fifth Sacred Thing)? [more inside]
San Diego Comic Con Accommodation Advice?
Advice for San Diego accommodations for Comic-Con? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 11:27 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by pzarquon at 11:27 PM PST - 18 comments
WSG, IRL
I need advice on how to organize an urban, neighbourhood-wide Capture the Flag game. [more inside]
Non-degree, open university programs?
I'm looking for universities that allow students to attend classes without enrolling.. [more inside]
FlexBook
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?
How can I best learn the French language, grammar, and pronunciation?
How can I best learn the French language, grammar, and pronunciation? [more inside]
Replacing Social Security Card
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
posted by LittleMissCranky at 10:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Are there lightweight solar stills that work?
Does anyone know of a super lightweight (i.e. backpackable) solar still that could be used to purify sea water on a long trip? [more inside]
Best parking option for Comerica Park?
What's the parking at/near Comera Park like? Is it safe and inexpensive? [more inside]
What gives with these velocicarmageddon high scores?
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
posted by sfz at 8:16 PM PST - 14 comments
Sitting Like a Pretzel
Will my lifelong habit of crossing my legs cause problems, like circulation, down the road? [more inside]
posted by skyper at 8:15 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by skyper at 8:15 PM PST - 11 comments
Can my employer paid everyone else overtime but me?
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? [more inside]
posted by boognish at 8:11 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by boognish at 8:11 PM PST - 10 comments
Best software for newbie DJ
Best software to start mxing and creating my own dance tracks? [more inside]
Where can I find some good vegetarian eating in the Ft. Lauderdale/ Weston area?
Where can I find some good vegetarian eating in the Ft. Lauderdale/ Weston area? [more inside]
posted by slavlin at 7:46 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by slavlin at 7:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Web Page E-mail Links That Don't Work: Bug or Feature?
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
posted by BrooklynCouch at 6:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Should I stay or should I go?
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? [more inside]
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by I_Love_Bananas at 6:46 PM PST - 17 comments
Xander Cage + James Bond?
Resources for thrill seekers and general superhero/spy training in Texas? [more inside]
Photo scan spots
Why does my photo scanner show images with "white flecks" all over them? [more inside]
Best Water Park in NY or NJ??
What is the very best water park for 30ish folks to enjoy in the NY/NJ area?
Griffin Amplifi power requirements
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.
Late-night solo dining in Paris?
Where can I comfortably get dinner in Paris, by myself, late on a weeknight? [more inside]
Do you know this quote "Your agony must endure forever" ?
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?
How to eat my syrup.
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. [more inside]
Looking for ideas on managing files from multiple locations
Give me some ideas to manage my files, my data, my general computer setup etc. etc. for best use from multiple locations. [more inside]
posted by djgh at 4:25 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by djgh at 4:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Which path to a career in libraries: diploma or master's degree?
Which path to a career in libraries: diploma or master's degree? [more inside]
LIGHT SHOW
I'm interested in learning how to wire LEDs and program/control them. [more inside]
Looking for fiction about horrifying and unusual circumstances like Geek Love or The Tattoo Artist.
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. [more inside]
posted by 8dot3 at 4:04 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by 8dot3 at 4:04 PM PST - 32 comments
Regions of the world that have only recently converted to Islam?
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). [more inside]
help managing my money
Financial skills building classes or workshops for a low-income person with crappy money management skills? [more inside]
posted by serazin at 3:50 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by serazin at 3:50 PM PST - 9 comments
How do you manipulate the system?
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? [more inside]
Do pheromone colognes really work?
Do pheromone colognes really work? [more inside]
How do I get over a girl who has lead me on/won't commit, but I still like very much?
How do I get over a girl who has lead me on/won't commit, but I like very much? [more inside]
When the future is everything, how do you deal with it being put on hold?
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... [more inside]
Two exciting questions about Canadians earning income abroad
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? [more inside]
How do I decide whether I should marry my boyfriend?
Do you have any suggestions or insight that could help me figure out whether I should marry my boyfriend? [more inside]
Who is the equivalent to Anselm Adams today?
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)... ?
Why do some people wear shoes indoors?
Why do some people wear shoes in the house? [more inside]
posted by pravit at 2:03 PM PST - 214 comments
posted by pravit at 2:03 PM PST - 214 comments
Need an hour of trippy video, stat!
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. [more inside]
How do I export everything from Palm Desktop?
I want to get away from Palm Desktop. [more inside]
Non-religious memorial service readings
What are some good non-religious readings I can use at a memorial service? [more inside]
Help a PGP/GPG noob hold a key signing party.
Help a PGP/GPG noob hold a key signing party. [more inside]
posted by zenja72 at 1:17 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by zenja72 at 1:17 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I start traveling?
I really want to travel - how can I get started? [more inside]
posted by brynna at 12:57 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by brynna at 12:57 PM PST - 19 comments
Party favors for "Death & Taxes"?
I need ideas for creative (and cheap) party favors for a "Death & Taxes" party I'm hosting early in June! [more inside]
posted by Jaqi at 12:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jaqi at 12:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Getting snookered trying to connect a new laptop running Vista Home Basic to our fully functional home WLAN!
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. [more inside]
Should I get cats considering my/their living conditions?
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. [more inside]
Slingbox experiences?
How good is Slingbox's video? [more inside]
Help me appreciate movies!
Help me appreciate movies! [more inside]
Sesame Street-ish show in Spanish?
What Spanish language kids' show (in the USA) would be good to watch for someone trying to pick up Spanish? [more inside]
posted by Flunkie at 11:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Flunkie at 11:15 AM PST - 9 comments
How to fix a computer with a blank screen?
I have an HP Pavilion a1200y desktop. When you turn it on the monitor is blank, how can I fix this? [more inside]
A Cure for Shiny Key Syndrome
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. [more inside]
Where's The Emotional Baggage Check?
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? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Yet more desktop monitoring
Desktop monitoring software for PCs and Macs [more inside]
Is natural gas conversion a slam dunk?
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.
Mac Powermac G4 AGP will not boot, can I take the drive and boot using a firewire enclosure on another G5?
Mac Powermac G4 AGP will not boot, can I take the drive and boot using a firewire enclosure on another G5? [more inside]
posted by safepants at 9:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by safepants at 9:38 AM PST - 6 comments
(Re)creating the perfect pillow
Any advice on how to speed up the aging process of a feather pillow to achieve maximum comfort? [more inside]
Funny like Jack Handey.
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. [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 8:49 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by therubettes at 8:49 AM PST - 35 comments
How can i search my Rails database?
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? [more inside]
I leaned on my laptop.
I did a bad thing. I leaned too hard on my Mac and actually created a depression in the top of my laptop. [more inside]
Help Me Find This Bottle
Bottle-Filter: What's the name of these bottles pictured on this TOM BIHN product page? [more inside]
posted by trim17 at 7:50 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by trim17 at 7:50 AM PST - 6 comments
I want to corrupt my memory!
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? [more inside]
posted by ChrisManley at 7:03 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by ChrisManley at 7:03 AM PST - 19 comments
On the hunt for the tantalising and elusive French Croissant
Recommendations for French Cooking courses in London or Paris? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 6:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Mutant at 6:17 AM PST - 3 comments
Travel advice filter – planning a trip which will take me via Canyonlands, Bryces and Zion NP to Las Vegas, and from San Francisco to San Diego.
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? [more inside]
Best Shows on TV
TV-Filter: I'd love to get your recommendations for best tv shows on at the moment. [more inside]
Gov't RFP Sites?
What US governmental RFP sites are worth the time/money - or do you know of any free ones that are not impossible to search? [more inside]
How to resolve a leaking A/C issue in my home
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.
If we build it will they come?
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? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe at 3:45 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by gfrobe at 3:45 AM PST - 12 comments
Why isn't newer firmware better?
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? [more inside]
DVD Slideshow recommendations?
Can anyone recommend a good DVD Slideshow software download? [more inside]
How do I use my apple remote through parallels?
how can i use my apple remote in parallels? [more inside]
May 25
What's St. John's School of Law like?
I am very seriously considering attending St. John's School of Law. What's it like? [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast at 11:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Sticherbeast at 11:13 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I extend the range of my 2.4GHz cordless phone?
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? [more inside]
Come on Indian MeFites, spill the lentils, divulge your most tasty family recipes.
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. [more inside]
posted by ageispolis at 10:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ageispolis at 10:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Goodly drawn girl
Have you ever known someone with so much artistic potential, who does nothing with it? [more inside]
posted by self at 10:03 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by self at 10:03 PM PST - 52 comments
Program to analyze image
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. [more inside]
posted by querty at 9:20 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by querty at 9:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Film Noir Musicals
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...
Mummy, why is that man wearing a shirt dress?
Shirt too long to wear untucked—what to do? Or just hang with it. [more inside]
posted by oxford blue at 8:43 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by oxford blue at 8:43 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me prepare food for a vegetarian new mother
Post-partum vegetarian healthy food help. [more inside]
dog-friendly car-camping in east tennessee
recommend a good dog-friendly car-camping spot in east tennessee, please. (or recommend a site that can help us find one) [more inside]
Where to hear slightly obscure hits
Is there an Internet radio station that specializes in the stuff that "bubbled under" the Top 40 during the 1970s/80s? [more inside]
The Goggles Do Nothing
Save me from the pain of chilli-in-the-eye. [more inside]
Writing without reading?
Can anyone suggest why my daughter can write just fine, but apparently can't read? [more inside]
posted by 5MeoCMP at 6:34 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by 5MeoCMP at 6:34 PM PST - 38 comments
Outdoor theater on the cheap
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?? [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 5:51 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by beccaj at 5:51 PM PST - 13 comments
Once you go backyard, you never go back
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? [more inside]
posted by granted at 5:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by granted at 5:46 PM PST - 8 comments
Chewy, flavorful, low calorie, and rather expensive.
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?
Should I be concerned about mold?
Should I be concerned about mold? [more inside]
Help me find my outer Buddha
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? [more inside]
Looking for hiking trails in western MD and northeastern WV
Can anyone recommend some good hiking trails in western Maryland or the northeastern panhandle of West Virginia? [more inside]
How do I port my prepaid number to a different carrier's plan while retaining my balance?
How do I port my prepaid number to a different carrier's plan while retaining my balance? [more inside]
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?
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? [more inside]
posted by realpseudonym at 3:00 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by realpseudonym at 3:00 PM PST - 13 comments
Alternatives to Yahoo Pipes, please.
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. [more inside]
This story should totally be a comic!
What's the process by which published fiction gets adapted into comic book form? [more inside]
posted by overglow at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by overglow at 2:06 PM PST - 4 comments
How to locate Wii Fit?
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? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia at 2:04 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Andrhia at 2:04 PM PST - 22 comments
How can I find a gay-friendly doctor?
How can I find a gay-friendly doctor in my area?
Differences between US and Scandinavian opiate RX access
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?) [more inside]
Give me the New York lake of my Texas youth!
Seeking swimming hole at lake around NYC like the ones I used to go to as a kid in Texas. [more inside]
Ipod + music + metronome = Steady Runner
How do I layer a metronome over music on my Ipod? [more inside]
Is a blackberry still useful without a data plan?
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
Not-Quite-Sex Tips
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? [more inside]
Crossdressing friendly vacations
Anyone have any good vacation recommendations for crossdressers? [more inside]
Flying to the USA - What should i watch out for?
Flying to the USA - What should i watch out for? [more inside]
A grand for two circuit breakers?
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? [more inside]
posted by Rendus at 12:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Rendus at 12:45 PM PST - 9 comments
High SPF sunscreen for acne-prone skin?
Sunscreen SPF 30 or higher that won't make me break out? [more inside]
How to sell photos online?
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? [more inside]
posted by furtive at 12:27 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by furtive at 12:27 PM PST - 3 comments
Scaling back Small Business Server 2003
How do I scale back Windows Server 2003 for Small Business? [more inside]
posted by adverb at 11:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by adverb at 11:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Not Inspector Gadget
Would you please share your recommendations for home inspectors and/or pest inspectors in or around Oakland, CA? [more inside]
posted by apostrophe at 11:58 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by apostrophe at 11:58 AM PST - 4 comments
Pool clubs in Chicago?
Pool clubs in Chicago? [more inside]
How much does it cost to live in Marina Del Rey (or LA in general)
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!
Where can I get sit and work in NY?
Where can I get some work done tomorrow in Manhattan (around 65th and Broadway)? [more inside]
posted by lionelhutz5 at 11:45 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by lionelhutz5 at 11:45 AM PST - 5 comments
Inertia
Although an aquantaince said he hadn't lifted weights in 9 years, he looked like a active weight-lifter, huge. WTF? [more inside]
Human (And Dog) Antenna
A question about how our bodies affect radio reception... [more inside]
Help me figure out why I'm so upset, please.
Good tips or techniques for identifying, and articulating, negative emotions? [more inside]
I'm not Superwoman. Help me get real!
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?
Can't burn DVD+R's on a Mac
For the life of me, I can't seem to burn a dual-layer DVD+R on a Mac. [more inside]
Online videos of Heroes and Adventure - Ain't Going Anywhere Soon......
Online videos about courage, survival and adventure. Where? [more inside]
I think I need a putty knife...
I need to hang things from my walls and ceilings, but can't. Help! [more inside]
Xbox original doesn't like DVDs
Giving her the finger as I give her the ring
Now that I've decided to propose to my girlfriend, I suddenly seem to be picking fights with her. What's going on? [more inside]
Prebook before holiday
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
posted by trashcan at 5:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Live USB boot problems
I'm trying to put a bootable, persistent Linux install on my USB drive, but it won't boot! [more inside]
posted by edbyford at 4:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by edbyford at 4:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Meet my Wordpress relatives...
What code do I need to modify to alter the width of the new post/new page box in WordPress? [more inside]
Who made these "flesh" dolls?
I'm being driven crazy by what is most likely an interesting, artistic hoax. [more inside]
What's the plan, aunt paduasoy?
Things to do with a one year-old and a four-year old outside the house. [more inside]
Doctor or Doctorate? To-may-to, To-mah-to?
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, [more inside]
Resources to learn to identify furniture-quality woods.
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. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword at 12:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mumstheword at 12:23 AM PST - 9 comments
May 24
Need help identifying 3 tree branches from the Southeastern Minnesota region.
Need help identifying 3 tree branches from the Southeastern Minnesota region. [more inside]
Where can I find a loooong collage picture frame?
Where can I find a looooong collage picture frame? [more inside]
MIT clothes for babies?
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
posted by drezdn at 9:18 PM PST - 5 comments
Having extra periods?
I've been getting "extra" periods... [more inside]
Vista/Ubuntu Dual Boot desperate help needed :(
How to dual boot vista/ubuntu hardy heron and get everything set up. More details Inside. Starting to pull hair out :( [more inside]
posted by thesonofmorgoth at 8:51 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by thesonofmorgoth at 8:51 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I get rid of the file that won't go away?
Why won't this file go away in Vista's DVD burner? [more inside]
Difference between a bag and a purse?
What is the difference between a purse and a bag? [more inside]
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim at 8:06 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by TheOnlyCoolTim at 8:06 PM PST - 32 comments
Should she stay or go?
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. [more inside]
posted by yalestar at 7:31 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by yalestar at 7:31 PM PST - 20 comments
But I LOVE electionfilter!
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? [more inside]
mp3 Fiesta - who's getting ripped off?
mp3 Fiesta - what's the catch? [more inside]
Oh, boy, parallel universe #57339! That's where I'm a Viking.
Help me fly the vegan skies
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? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 5:38 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by amtho at 5:38 PM PST - 14 comments
Archive WordPerfect?
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? [more inside]
So do you walk to school or bring your lunch?
What do you take for lunch everyday? [more inside]
It's not a feature, it's a bug
It's not a feature, it's a bug or why do they impair my equipment when not asked to? [more inside]
Things to do in Rostock when you're heavy
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. [more inside]
Selling Records
Where can I sell some vinyl records in Austin or San Antonio? [more inside]
posted by king walnut at 4:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by king walnut at 4:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I skip college math?
Is it possible to bypass a math course requirement at a community college? [more inside]
posted by Dreamcast at 4:04 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Dreamcast at 4:04 PM PST - 13 comments
Describe Your Pages, WordPress
How can I make my navigation bar in WordPress look like this, without modifying the WordPress code? [more inside]
removing modPodge'd art
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.
Has my gmail been hacked?
Why won't Norton Ghost make a recovery point for my C drive?
Why won't Norton Ghost make a recovery point for my C drive? [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy at 2:13 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Thin Lizzy at 2:13 PM PST - 8 comments
Friend, foe, or escargot?
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. [more inside]
Good Historic books
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. [more inside]
Asparagus...it's awesome because it makes your pee smell funny.
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? [more inside]
To dip or not to dip?
Should my friend dip into her 401k to pay off credit card debt? [more inside]
How do I politely (and possibly repeatedly) say "I don't know"?
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? [more inside]
Marble run - marble = ?
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?
Cheap swimming pools
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?
How to avoid runner's knee this time...
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... [more inside]
Iron Man plot holes?
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*** [more inside]
Can't get off without the buzz!
Female orgasm question (by a female). [more inside]
The Great Nina Simone
If you could only own one of Nina Simone's albums (not a "best of"), what would it be? [more inside]
“I love to be alone. I never found the companion that was so companionable as solitude.”
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
posted by blue_beetle at 12:07 PM PST - 8 comments
Origins of red blur in MiniDV video?
Question for my roommate about red blur in shooting MiniDV video. [more inside]
posted by limeonaire at 11:08 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by limeonaire at 11:08 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me remember an African movie.
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
posted by cameradv at 10:37 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I send pictures to my Blogger blog using my Sprint phone?
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?
Hi Mom.. I'd really prefer not to talk to you.
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. [more inside]
posted by citron at 10:14 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by citron at 10:14 AM PST - 28 comments
mailing list into Iphone
Loading address list / contact list into iphone. Starting with a word doc. [more inside]
Nervous Nelly; don't want to be a Floppy Frank
How do I perform well after abstaining from sex for four years? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 9:57 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by wastelands at 9:57 AM PST - 14 comments
'Something something....the...something..'
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! [more inside]
Music ensembles for a flautist in Los Angeles
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? [more inside]
Unhappy job at a stable company, or better job at a takeover target?
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. [more inside]
Help me get back to sending picture messages from my cellphone!
[MotoQ Filter] Help me send and receive picture messages with my cellphone. [more inside]
How can I convince my friend's dad she'll be safe to visit me in Israel?
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! [more inside]
Awesome Twitters?
I just saw this, from the Tower Bridge, and for the first time I thought: "Twitter could be awesome for things like this!" Any similarly awesome twitterers you can recommend? (Strict awesomeness criteria inside.) [more inside]
posted by rossmik at 7:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rossmik at 7:43 AM PST - 9 comments
My shoes have been red all week so what's with the fifth day of jokes?
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. [more inside]
If *I'm* late, think what her husband's saying.
explain-this-joke filter? "Hey, if *I'm* late, think what her husband's saying." (from The Talented Mr. Ripley) [more inside]
posted by lorimer at 7:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by lorimer at 7:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Is it ethical to make money from subleasing an apartment?
Is it ethical to make money subleasing an apartment to others while not living there myself? Does the landlord need to know? [more inside]
HELP! Poison Ivy Out of Control
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...)
Old church windows
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?
How to get a baby to cope with new time zones?
How should I reconcile my baby's happy, working sleep schedule with our upcoming international travel? [more inside]
Wordpress post time minus 13 hours?
I need Wordpress to display the_time as well as the_time - X. [more inside]
posted by mysterious1der at 1:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mysterious1der at 1:27 AM PST - 8 comments
May 23
Does anyone know a good printer that does NOT use ink cartridges with embedded chips?
Does anyone know a good multi-function printer (print/copy/scan) that does NOT use ink cartridges with embedded chips? [more inside]
posted by m94402 at 11:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by m94402 at 11:21 PM PST - 7 comments
Summer reading for strange tastes?
What author should I delve into next? [more inside]
How did Library Cards Work?
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
posted by Jeff Howard at 10:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Are there any scriptable digital picture frames?
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? [more inside]
Death by fat stunt falls minibike attempt
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
posted by destro at 9:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Weird Black Hole in Corner on Mac
I have an Intel Macbook with a fairly large 2" diameter black circle floating in the bottom right corner... [more inside]
Reference Check Legalities
In Canada, is it legal to verify the employment history of a job candidate without their consent? [more inside]
Help interpret this ACT score
Help me interpret this ACT score & figure out what to do with it... [more inside]
Cryptic jewish kids on parade...
I ran into a parade of children from our local Hebrew school today...what were they chanting? [more inside]
posted by Wavelet at 8:12 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Wavelet at 8:12 PM PST - 10 comments
As a cigarette should
Smoking hot american mefites! I'll be traveling from MD to MA soon. Which state between here and there has the cheapest cigarettes? [more inside]
Fun stuff for six-year-old girls?
What should I do with eight six-year-old girls for 1.5 hours a week that targets social skills and building peer relationships? [more inside]
Now what?
Should-we-break-up-filter. [more inside]
How do I keep my rooftop apartment un-broken-in-on?
Parapet defense 101, or, how to discourage home invasion of an overly-fab rooftop apartment without turning it into a prison. [more inside]
I would say "help
Basically, I want to talk to someone without feeling judged. Both now and in general. [more inside]
Split my mp4 videos!
How can I split an mp4 video file in two (or three or four) on my Mac, preferably without a lengthy re-encode? [more inside]
Help me get some sand in my shorts.
Please suggest affordable suggestions for a tropical or sunny beach vacation from Boston -- emphasis on affordable. [more inside]
posted by theredpen at 6:05 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by theredpen at 6:05 PM PST - 8 comments
Can you get there from here?
Ideas for staying in touch with a stay-at-home mother during the summer
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
posted by TheManChild2000 at 5:20 PM PST - 15 comments
off the rack, or tailor made
Which is better, a Hong Kong tailor made suit, or a high-end off the rack suit? [more inside]
posted by TigerCrane at 5:02 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by TigerCrane at 5:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for traffic accident details
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. [more inside]
Am I really paying $90 to cook dinner twice a week?
Paying for gas to light the boiler pilot lights in a NYC apartment? [more inside]
Please help me clean the bathtub before my relatives find out and kill me.
How to remove dye (paper, not hair) from a bathtub? [more inside]
posted by naoko at 4:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by naoko at 4:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Getting multiple monitors to work using only keyboard
How do I turn off "extend my desktop to multiple monitors" in XP only using the keyboard? [more inside]
posted by fingo at 4:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fingo at 4:30 PM PST - 5 comments
The Ghost of Tom Joad, on Stage
Trying to track down a DVD or a digital download of the filmed version of the Steppenwolf production of The Grapes of Wrath. [more inside]
Looking for a new webhost
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. [more inside]
Skinny ties in Austin
Where can you get skinny ties in Austin?
posted by rush at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by rush at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
Decadent literature recommendations
Starting a book club for literature of the decadent movement. Starting with Against Nature. What next? What else?
Camping near Austin, TX
What are some of the best places to camp around Austin, TX? [more inside]
The Man Who Fell To Earth Post-Nixon
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? [more inside]
posted by johngoren at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by johngoren at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
U-Lock Saw
How do I liberate my bike from a U-lock? [more inside]
how to do live green screen backdrop effects like at the fair
How do you create a green screen / backdrop effect like at the fair or Disneyland? [more inside]
The address of the official Apple Reseller in Taipei?
I'm looking for the address of the official Apple Reseller in Taipei, Taiwan. Languages complications within. [more inside]
posted by sharkfu at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sharkfu at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
First, Do No Linguistic Harm
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
posted by AngerBoy at 1:37 PM PST - 14 comments
Identify this 80s movie featuring Indy-type blond heroine and... Aztecs?
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?
Bunny Rabbit debate
Debate at work. Can Bunny Rabbits have heart attacks. [more inside]
Adobe sans-serif
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.
Need help with a German pronounciation
How do you pronounce the "sz" in a German word or name that begins with it, such as "Szigen" (like the festival) or "Szaggars"?
Free online fitness planning?
Tools for Life
Tools for Life: The last [blank] you'll ever need to buy. [more inside]
Crash Course in MMA Submission Grappling
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? [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic at 12:52 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by yoyoceramic at 12:52 PM PST - 19 comments
What IT systems would Jesus use?
Looking for a IT consultant for a largish-church in NYC - please help? [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by allkindsoftime at 12:50 PM PST - 5 comments
No Kang and Kodos?
What are some great animated halloween classics appropriate for the teen set? [more inside]
What web portal software for PDF/HTML search?
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… [more inside]
What is the pronunciation of Myanmar.
What is the pronunciation of Myanmar? [more inside]
Why do I always dream about stairwells and elevators?
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
posted by coizero at 12:06 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I care for an antique flag?
Antique Flag Care: How do I care for a WW I era flag? [more inside]
posted by sciurus at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sciurus at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Chemical societies
I need a list of of foreign chemical societies. [more inside]
Lost my passport. Keep my boyfriend?
Help me reconcile losing my passport and disappointing my new SO. [more inside]
posted by frumious bandersnatch at 11:37 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by frumious bandersnatch at 11:37 AM PST - 18 comments
iPod won't show Steve Miller!
iPod won't display Steve Miller Band! [more inside]
How to impartially choose a qualified Webmaster?
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? [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by LolaGeek at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
What is "living life to the fullest"?
What is "living life to the fullest"? How to do it? [more inside]
yet another honeymoonfilter
We need help! Please advise two hopelessly indecisive travelers on their honeymoon. [more inside]
What's fun in Portland, OR?
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.
Riding NY Express Bus
Do you ride an Express Bus from Brooklyn into Manhattan? [more inside]
Geothermal heat on a mountain?
Geothermal heating: what happens if you live on a mountain? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 10:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Shepherd at 10:14 AM PST - 14 comments
Lewiston, Idaho? Missoula, Montana?
Help me pick between Lewiston, Idaho or Missoula, Montana for a weekend getaway? [more inside]
posted by HeyAllie at 10:10 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by HeyAllie at 10:10 AM PST - 10 comments
Help installing Debian Etch?
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. [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by geoff. at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Par-tay
Private party spaces in New York? [more inside]
Suit Rental
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)?
FleaMarketFilter: Looking for all Flea Markets in Europe
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. [more inside]
2 girls 1 week
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)?
Don't call me, I'll call you. No, seriously, I'll call you. Don't call me.
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? [more inside]
Backlight or Inverter? How can you tell?
Backlight or Inverter? How can you tell? [more inside]
Should I bail out of my SUV now?
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.
I thought I taw a pouldycat.
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?
Helping a kid deal with losing...
What to do (if anything) about a kid (Kindergarten) who cannot deal with failure/losing? [more inside]
Who has succeeded most in bringing people together?
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
posted by deern the headlice at 8:25 AM PST - 24 comments
Does anyone know of any resources/suggestions on getting trapped birds out of office buildings?
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... [more inside]
Is there a way to give a dog a safe indoor place away from a cat?
Is there a way to give a dog a safe indoor place away from a cat? [more inside]
Compact dishwashers: any good?
Compact dishwashers: are they any good? Which one is best. [more inside]
What can I do about online slander?
Looking for advice on a situation involving online slander (?).... [more inside]
posted by InstantSanitizer at 8:00 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by InstantSanitizer at 8:00 AM PST - 8 comments
Do you recall information about food recalls?
I'm looking for relatively recent data on food recalls - anybody have a good source? [more inside]
posted by LakesideOrion at 7:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by LakesideOrion at 7:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Desperately Seeking Aerobed
I need to find a queen sized Aerobed (or equivelent) by in midtown Manhattan by 1 p.m. [more inside]
What is the desert warfare definition of a 'box'?
In the terminology of armored desert warfare, what is a 'box'? [more inside]
posted by felix at 7:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by felix at 7:12 AM PST - 12 comments
How do we delicately end this friendship?
ParentingAssistanceFilter! How do I deal with a friend that's a bad influence? [more inside]
Places to play poker in Manhattan?
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.
I bet you I was a liberal arts major
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? [more inside]
posted by Blandanomics at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Blandanomics at 6:48 AM PST - 11 comments
How to set up Mediawiki infoboxes?
Mediawiki infoboxes. I'd like to use a Wikipedia-style infobox in my own personal Mediawiki. Help? Please? [more inside]
posted by Otis at 5:11 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Otis at 5:11 AM PST - 2 comments
Best movies of 2008 so far
Amazing movies of 2008? Has there been any? What have I missed? [more inside]
Home buying suggestions in Ann Arbor
Home buying suggestions in Ann Arbor, Michigan? [more inside]
Crossing America..
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.
Simple French-language booklets for Kenyan French teacher of elementary students?
On a recent trip to Kenya, we visited a school who is in need of simple French language instruction booklets for elementary-age children. [more inside]
posted by vanoakenfold at 4:00 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by vanoakenfold at 4:00 AM PST - 3 comments
Medialess
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. [more inside]
posted by chuckdarwin at 2:01 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by chuckdarwin at 2:01 AM PST - 8 comments
Undo iPhoto effects?
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
posted by d7415 at 1:29 AM PST - 8 comments
Principles for when to speak up in relationships and when to keep your mouth shut.
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. [more inside]
Red Book for South Asia?
Is there a book like The Red Book of the Peoples of the Russian Empire - but for South Asia? Tribes / castes etc?
Princeton old-school Italian?
Princeton, NJ area mefites:
What would you recommend for the best independent red-sauce Italian/pizza place?
May 22
Help me lower this time capsule into the ground...
Time capsule/Mac trouble--help me start backing up my data with a minimum of muss/fuss! [more inside]
posted by roombythelake at 11:24 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by roombythelake at 11:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Remember the Samsonite Gorilla?
Can you provide examples of common false memories? [more inside]
Should I only be paying interest on land I purchased?
Bought a piece of land and only paying interest. Why would I do that? [more inside]
NYCFilter: Street name that sounds like hugo
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?
Help a 3 year old deal with death
My wife's beloved grandmother died yesterday and we are wondering how to explain things to our three year old daughter. [more inside]
posted by TedW at 9:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by TedW at 9:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Are my discs slipping?
Sometimes when I stretch my back, it kind of pops and hurts sharply, what's up with that? [more inside]
Please recommend happy rap songs.
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. [more inside]
posted by AllieTessKipp at 9:31 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by AllieTessKipp at 9:31 PM PST - 43 comments
Bike needs to lay off the twinkies
What's the best way to put my new bike on a diet? [more inside]
posted by littlerobothead at 9:31 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by littlerobothead at 9:31 PM PST - 13 comments
What's the best site to conduct background checks?
What's the best website to research someone's background? [more inside]
machismo 101
How can I be more macho? [more inside]
Freeform Roleplaying Opportunities Wanted
Know of any good freeform roleplaying sites? [more inside]
owen is stuck in a cave, his survival depends on you
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? [more inside]
posted by phoeniciansailor at 8:17 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by phoeniciansailor at 8:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Can you paint over wallpaper glue/backing? And can you "seal" the paint?
Can you paint over wallpaper glue/backing? And can you "seal" the paint? [more inside]
Time to Pimp My Blog
Suggestions for what additions, widgets, extensions, interactive doodads to include on a blogger/blogspot blog. Looking for input from both blog writers and readers. [more inside]
How can I use my rafters to store things?
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. [more inside]
Bono, is that you?
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. [more inside]
posted by iamisaid at 7:08 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by iamisaid at 7:08 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm totally ignorant about comic books
I'm totally ignorant about comic books. [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at 6:55 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by keith0718 at 6:55 PM PST - 22 comments
Downward Dog
How to connect an old external HD drive?
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? [more inside]
Formaldehyde treated sheets
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?
Horray for electric scooters!
I want to charge this scooter w/o buying another bunch of crap. Can you help me? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by TomMelee at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
Where the streets have no name.
Please help me find a map of Santiago Atitlan, Solola, Guatemala! [more inside]
Korea travel advice?
South Korea travel advice: Seoul, Jeju, elsewhere? [more inside]
MySQL vs PostgreSQL?
What's the hive mind's opinion on MySQL vs PostgreSQL? [more inside]
Getting starlings to shut up?
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?
Physical handset for softphones?
Handset that works with softphones? As universal as possible. [more inside]
Job Interview help for a DVD menu position, what are the essentials I need to know?
Job Interview help for a DVD menu position, what are the essentials I need to know? [more inside]
Ideas to get over being bored
Time off between jobs; what are some fun things to do? [more inside]
I'm looking for an old graphic novel.
I'm looking for an old graphic novel. [more inside]
posted by jackofsaxons at 3:11 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jackofsaxons at 3:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Meetup.com for Sydney?
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.)
Under my mattress?
Good local banks/credit unions in Oakland/East Bay? [more inside]
Toronto employers of insight/strategy/planning people?
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. [more inside]
Where to buy furniture/home accessories online for small spaces?
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? [more inside]
posted by krisken at 2:14 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by krisken at 2:14 PM PST - 11 comments
What's the best way to get rid of these tickets?
I've got tickets to the Sonoma Jazz Festival that I can't use. Have any tips on getting ride of them? [more inside]
Can I plant these bulbs now?
Bulbs filter...Can I plant these or should I stick them in the fridge? [more inside]
Web Design Sans Style Sheets
Any tips on web design WITHOUT style sheets? Yes, I know that's crazy talk. [more inside]
posted by echo target at 1:43 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by echo target at 1:43 PM PST - 25 comments
[latin grammar filter] Summa or summa? Laude or laude?
How do you properly capitalize "summa cum laude" on a diploma? [more inside]
How do I state my salary requirements?
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? [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium at 1:00 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by TochterAusElysium at 1:00 PM PST - 12 comments
underwater point-and-shoots summer 2008
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
posted by johannahdeschanel at 12:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Pass Quiz In Order To Use the Fora
Can anyone point me to a vbulletin script that forces you to pass a quiz in order to use the forum? [more inside]
What cartoon did I see?
When I was a kid, I saw a cartoon that featured robot sex and Star Wars rip-offs. What was it? [more inside]
posted by popcassady at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by popcassady at 12:46 PM PST - 6 comments
My PT Cruiser will help us reach peak oil...
Is there a way I can cost-effectively add more horsepower and/or fuel efficiency to my non-turbo PT Cruiser? [more inside]
Easy way to find out what's fresh where?
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? [more inside]
How can I fix my sunglasses?
One of the lenses of my expensive pair of sunglasses keeps popping out. Can I fix this myself? [more inside]
Teach me where to fish...
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? [more inside]
posted by the christopher hundreds at 12:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by the christopher hundreds at 12:15 PM PST - 8 comments
Who would have thought I'd miss windows?
Why can't I connect to the internet when using the XP partition of my Macbook? [more inside]
Create PDF Letterhead Template
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! [more inside]
posted by cmherskovic at 12:00 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by cmherskovic at 12:00 PM PST - 3 comments
New York City, please
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.
Whatever happened to Pretty Levine?
What happened to Abraham 'Pretty' Levine after the Murder, Inc trials? [more inside]
Is it all just going to end in tears?
Has any Mefite actually gotten one of the Allerca kitties or personally met somebody who had? Or is it all just a scam? [more inside]
posted by joyceanmachine at 11:30 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by joyceanmachine at 11:30 AM PST - 17 comments
divx? DVD? what?
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. [more inside]
Pimp My Radish
What do I do with all these radishes? [more inside]
Clingy like a barnacle.
How can I extract myself from a relationship with an overly-clingy (and engaged) coworker? Whole mess o' details inside. [more inside]
posted by moitz at 11:23 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by moitz at 11:23 AM PST - 20 comments
Gift for the New Orleans-bound?
NewOrleansFilter: What should I get for my girlfriend, who is going to New Orleans for the summer? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex at 11:19 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by MaddyRex at 11:19 AM PST - 10 comments
How do find the therapist needle in the haystack?
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. [more inside]
posted by logovisual at 11:17 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by logovisual at 11:17 AM PST - 7 comments
Finding Concerts Made Easy.
LosAngelesConcertFilter: Is there some site that lists all the live acts playing at various venues around town, broken down by date? [more inside]
posted by ryecatcher at 10:40 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by ryecatcher at 10:40 AM PST - 13 comments
Audio File
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.
Outsourcing my life decisions
CityFilter: I'm young and free, but not doing much about it. Where should I live? [more inside]
Is it a good idea to drive out of LA on friday 23rd may for SFO bwn 4-6 pm, if we avoid highways?
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?
Information about a stock audio clip where a dispatcher says "Beta ... something something"
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.
Job advice for a burnt-out graphic designer in London?
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? [more inside]
Maya MEL scripting
How long will it take me to learn MEL scripting in Maya for the sole purpose of creating and manipulating complex geometries? [more inside]
posted by comatose at 10:07 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by comatose at 10:07 AM PST - 4 comments
Eat Food, but which leaves, and how?
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?
Need help building an RSA SecurID / Ace Server query
Need help building an RSA SecurID / Ace Server query [more inside]
What places in Northern Virginia and Maryland will I never find out about on my own?
I'm in the Washington, DC area for two months with a camera and a bike. Help me explore! [more inside]
Convex wheels keep on turnin'!
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
posted by Mr. Anthropomorphism at 9:03 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for a hard-headed camera.
I'm looking for a digital camera to take on my two-month bike ride. [more inside]
posted by yomimono at 9:01 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by yomimono at 9:01 AM PST - 14 comments
From C++ to Java
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? [more inside]
ProgrammingFilter (ASP.net): Help me before I jump out this window!
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. [more inside]
Vitamin C Shower Filters--Do they work?
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. [more inside]
Purchasing a home from your own family trust?
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.
I need tips to be a tougher negotiator
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. [more inside]
Where can I buy Nixon CDs?
How can I find more music by Nixon? [more inside]
What do I need to learn about wines to be a waitress at a nice restaurant?
What do I need to learn about wines to be a waitress at a nice restaurant? [more inside]
posted by Niomi at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Niomi at 7:34 AM PST - 26 comments
life insurance HEALTH STATEMENT
My life insurance lapsed - and a new signed medical health statement is required - am I screwed if I lie? [more inside]
What happened to my knee, and how can I exercise around it?
Should I seek additional physical therapy for my mysteriously injured knee, and how can I continue to work out in spite of it? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I at 7:01 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Who_Am_I at 7:01 AM PST - 5 comments
Counterfeit careers!
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!) [more inside]
I am looking for a certain CMS for a startpage
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
posted by tseo at 6:44 AM PST - 2 comments
Squirtle? Bulbasaur.
Was there a falling out between Squirtle and Bulbasaur? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 6:00 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by ignignokt at 6:00 AM PST - 17 comments
Bank error in my favour? Collect $200?
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? [more inside]
Online phone messages
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?
Vintage airplanes over Los Angeles
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?
Fat guy on a little bike?
Is this bike sturdy enough for a 280lb man? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk at 1:30 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by bluejayk at 1:30 AM PST - 18 comments
Why do screensavers hate me?
Is there a clever way to figure out what's telling screensavers to exit as soon as they launch? (Windows XP SP2) [more inside]
Better quality Taxi Driver image needed!
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! [more inside]
May 21
Whats a good streaming source for Leopard?
What is a good icecast source client for leopard? [more inside]
posted by DJWeezy at 11:23 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by DJWeezy at 11:23 PM PST - 6 comments
Mystery song
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 [more inside]
Best book for a beginner to learn C?
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? [more inside]
Recording in the bar, stupid or just awesome?
So my buddy and I are starting a podcast. The catch? I want to record it at the bar. [more inside]
How can I be calm when someone around me is angry?
How can I be calm when someone around me is angry? [more inside]
How do we make sure our kids have fully-functioning parents?
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. [more inside]
Am I Blue?
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
posted by gimonca at 9:17 PM PST - 20 comments
Hammocks?
I'm looking for a hammock suitable for camping/backpacking. Suggestions? [more inside]
How to talk to my friend about his arranged marriage?
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. [more inside]
Mineral Oil - Uses? 'Banned in Europe'?
Uses for mineral oil, and (why) is it 'banned in europe'? [more inside]
Looking for dentist in Durham or Chapel Hill
I'm looking for a good dentist in the Durham/Chapel Hill, NC area. [more inside]
posted by feathermeat at 6:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by feathermeat at 6:45 PM PST - 7 comments
I need music for my Mage game
crunch-filter: how do I stop my stomach from being sore?
crunch-filter: how do I stop my abdominal muscles from aching? [more inside]
Bioesthetic Dentistry for TMJ dysfunction
"Bioesthetic" dentistry: expensive quackery or my last best chance at a pain-free life? [more inside]
Rings on her finger and bells on her toes
Please help me find this ring! [more inside]
How do I teach someone to drive?
Tips for teaching someone to drive who is not familiar with USA car culture? [more inside]
Help me find the song I'm named after.
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? [more inside]
posted by divabat at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by divabat at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
Late night eating
How to deal with the late night munchies? [more inside]
Flooooating down the riveeer
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? [more inside]
Back to the garden!
Advice and plant identification help for a novice gardener? [more inside]
How to get iTunes to recognise an MP4 movie?
iTunes thinks my MP4 movies are audio tracks, but I beg to differ. How to fix it? [more inside]
Examples of Epic Storytelling
What are some of the best examples of epic storytelling that have taken place? [more inside]
Grind House, or The Mills of the Gods
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 [more inside]
posted by MonkeyToes at 4:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by MonkeyToes at 4:48 PM PST - 13 comments
What experiences do you have with a Skype Phone?
I'm thinking of using a Skype phone as my mail cell phone. Does anyone have experience with this? [more inside]
Self-paced transferable online college courses?
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? [more inside]
posted by eratus at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by eratus at 4:25 PM PST - 3 comments
Mefites of the World, Unite!
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? [more inside]
posted by jak68 at 4:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jak68 at 4:24 PM PST - 10 comments
Best store bought alfredo sauce
Best store-bought Alfredo sauce? [more inside]
No business taxes?
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.
Toddler+July+Nicaragua=Insane?
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... [more inside]
posted by purenitrous at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by purenitrous at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
Just how sketchy is it anyway?
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?
Infopath 2003 - Printing a cascading list
Infopath 2003 - How can I get the items in a cascading list box to appear when I print the form. [more inside]
Good place to try out various bags/backpacks in Chicago?
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
posted by korpios at 3:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Why do I hiccup after drinking soda?
Why do I hiccup after drinking anything with carbonation? [more inside]
Can I use a haemocytometer for camera calibration
Microscopy question. Can I use a haemocytometer to calibrate our new camera? [more inside]
posted by kisch mokusch at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kisch mokusch at 2:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Some good conference venues in Manhattan and Brooklyn?
NYCFilter: What are some good venues (600-1000 seated theater style) in Manhattan and Brooklyn? [more inside]
posted by justincone at 2:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by justincone at 2:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Any reason not to accept a disability policy with exclusions I don't like?
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? [more inside]
Web-journal about working in a porn store.
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? [more inside]
posted by piratebowling at 1:28 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by piratebowling at 1:28 PM PST - 11 comments
"blogism" is out
Help me think of ways to think of a name for my new blog! [more inside]
posted by transona5 at 1:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by transona5 at 1:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Feminist commentary on female sexual preferences
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.
Treating achilles tendonitis on my own
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? [more inside]
posted by rosebuddy at 1:03 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by rosebuddy at 1:03 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me avoid gravity...somewhat.
What are those things called that you see on badge clips and rock climbing walls that automatically retract a nylon cord? [more inside]
posted by ostranenie at 1:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ostranenie at 1:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Bicycle shopping in Jacksonville, FL
Any huge bicycle store in Jacksonville, FL? I'm looking for one that I can test ride several Trek and Giant models.
Science Forums?
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? [more inside]
Flying with the cold symptom dwarves: dopey, sleepy, sneezy. and drippy.
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? [more inside]
How much will a free trip cost me?
I won a trip in a drawing. I have questions about the tax implications of accepting the prize. [more inside]
How can I learn the proper way to deal with permissions on a Windows server when I am clearly a n00b?
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? [more inside]
posted by bcwinters at 12:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bcwinters at 12:19 PM PST - 11 comments
Can I water my garden from two stories up?
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? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at 12:19 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by arnicae at 12:19 PM PST - 23 comments
SAS112 Risk Assessment help
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.
I would like to use my GPS receiver to analyze my commute.
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? [more inside]
Why is my excel VBA code execution randomly slowing down?
Sometimes excel VBA code executes very slow. Sometimes it's really fast. I can't seem to pinpoint why. [more inside]
posted by johnstein at 12:07 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by johnstein at 12:07 PM PST - 8 comments
Programmable keychain for spontaneous Willhelms
I want to download my own sound effects onto a multi-button keychain. If they don't already exist, how would I build one? [more inside]
Google Earth: controlling from external application?
Is it possible to track things such as user movement and button clicking in Google Earth? [more inside]
posted by figTree at 11:53 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by figTree at 11:53 AM PST - 1 comment
Who will help me bake this site?
Where can I find beta testers for a niche-ish recipe site? [more inside]
Help me connect up this network?
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
posted by chairish at 11:44 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there a Yellow Pages for blogs?
What's an easy way to efficiently find and contact many different bloggers at once? [more inside]
posted by Kibbutz at 11:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Kibbutz at 11:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Lovely, simplified project plan tools?
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? [more inside]
Getting Along With Family
How do I reconcile cultural differences with my in-laws? [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious at 10:49 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Juicylicious at 10:49 AM PST - 34 comments
Looking for a very special garbage can
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?
PrinterFilter
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? [more inside]
posted by LSK at 10:25 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by LSK at 10:25 AM PST - 11 comments
When a young man dies in war
Can you help me translate a certain passage of 7 lines from Homer's Iliad into latin? Book 22, starting around line 70. [more inside]
I can see you.
Why haven't (or to what extent have) prisons embraced video technology? [more inside]
posted by greytape at 10:14 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by greytape at 10:14 AM PST - 13 comments
Music Education 101
I would like to be more passionate about music. [more inside]
posted by backseatpilot at 10:02 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by backseatpilot at 10:02 AM PST - 29 comments
Is there any version of the Search marker Firefox extension for 3.0?
Search Marker is no longer maintained. Does anybody know if a similar extension that is still alive? [more inside]
posted by V-Turn at 9:57 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by V-Turn at 9:57 AM PST - 5 comments
help me get to docking nirvana
does the ultimate internet radio/ipod dock/streaming audio portable device exist? [more inside]
Personal Finance
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?
Help me purchase the correct laptop for partially mobile nursing home residing father!
Looking to purchase a no-frills laptop for my father who currently resides in a nursing home. [more inside]
It's 98 outside and the A/C just went belly up!
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. [more inside]
posted by damiano99 at 9:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by damiano99 at 9:16 AM PST - 8 comments
Saying "no"
Miss Manners Filter: How do I politely say, "Please never contact me again." [more inside]
posted by Sophie1 at 9:01 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by Sophie1 at 9:01 AM PST - 44 comments
How can I find a list of compatible audio cards for Dell Dimension 9100?
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
posted by cheero at 9:01 AM PST - 3 comments
Champions League audio?
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
posted by Brocktoon at 9:01 AM PST - 10 comments
What's life like on the bottom rung of Hollywood?
How much does a script reader make? [more inside]
I Can't Dress Myself
Where can I find inexpensive, wrinkle-free, short sleeve men's shirts? [more inside]
Muffin me up?
Looking for a healthy muffin recipe. [more inside]
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. ANYTHING BUT DELL!
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. ANYTHING BUT DELL please! [more inside]
Which UK Internet Banks Use Security Fobs?
Does anyone know which UK banks give security fobs to regular customers for accessing their internet banking facilities? [more inside]
What entry level DSLR + prime lens to get?
I'd like to get an entry level DSLR with *only* a basic prime lens for under $600. Is this doable? [more inside]
posted by rsanheim at 7:57 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by rsanheim at 7:57 AM PST - 33 comments
Don't make me gravel.
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? [more inside]
posted by eafarris at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by eafarris at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me find some healthy podcasts
[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? [more inside]
Open source skulduggery
How should an open source project deal with someone misappropriating its code for profit? [more inside]
posted by jbrjake at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jbrjake at 7:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Migrating from Lotus Notes to Outlook/Thunderbird
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 ? [more inside]
Where can I not find a synonym for the word...
Where can I find a good online database that gives me similar meanings instead of just synonyms? [more inside]
Go west young man...
Off to Big Bend, would like some advice from those who have been there before. [more inside]
What's a really good book on Ruby.
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.) [more inside]
posted by chunking express at 6:07 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by chunking express at 6:07 AM PST - 17 comments
transportation from bronx to manhattan west side
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? [more inside]
What can an editor teach medical writers?
What can an editor teach medical writers? [more inside]
posted by Wolfster at 5:27 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Wolfster at 5:27 AM PST - 12 comments
Please sort my parrots
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
posted by humuhumu at 5:22 AM PST - 10 comments
What to see in Ireland?
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? [more inside]
Well, I Was Walking Down the Street One Day
I find this to be fascinating and uncanny. Are there other documented cases of people finding themselves on Google Maps Street View? [more inside]
Help me hold my head up high
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
posted by jbickers at 3:54 AM PST - 16 comments
Acrobat Professional Sux
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?! [more inside]
Help me find this website again.
Does anyone know where I can find a comparison chart for different kinds of hormonal birth control? [more inside]
posted by arianell at 2:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by arianell at 2:37 AM PST - 4 comments
How to handle media upload when traveling far and light?
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? [more inside]
I just want a simple, pretty wedding, goddamit.
Destination weddings for those of modest means? [more inside]
posted by Jess the Mess at 1:13 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Jess the Mess at 1:13 AM PST - 18 comments
Gift for 80's metallers?
Thoughtful Gift for 80's metallers? [more inside]
posted by twistedonion at 12:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by twistedonion at 12:47 AM PST - 10 comments
May 20
"Help me, MeFi, you're my only hope!"
Anyone get the license plate of that potentially Earth-destroying meteor? (Long, needlessly detailed yet interesting story inside.) [more inside]
Loans with Borders?
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? [more inside]
Mild Concussion has completely destroyed me
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. [more inside]
How do I send recommendations to multiple b-schools?
What's the best way to handle b-school recommendations in regards to submission, length of time and etiquette on following up? [more inside]
How do I move a blog from a subfolder to domain root?
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)? [more inside]
posted by pmbuko at 9:45 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pmbuko at 9:45 PM PST - 4 comments
Is a bycast leather couch crap, or craptacular!?
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? [more inside]
Help me find blue... er... brown suede shoes
Minnetonka moccasins in Toronto? [more inside]
Bridesmaid Dresses, Racket or Not?
Bridesmaid dresses & alterations: legit or racket? [more inside]
posted by Flying Squirrel at 9:05 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Flying Squirrel at 9:05 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me with Wii + Projector + 18 foot wall = Massive Fun
Help me with Wii + Projector + 18 foot wall = Massive Fun [more inside]
posted by jrholt at 8:34 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jrholt at 8:34 PM PST - 16 comments
It's the reel thing!
Where to find intelligent American female voices?
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? [more inside]
How to do things with JL Austin
What's the big deal with JL Austin's "How To Do Things with Words"? [more inside]
posted by limon at 8:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by limon at 8:04 PM PST - 10 comments
How do they rank how popular a website is?
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...?
What's best for me vs. what's best for my dog: move her to NYC with me?
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. [more inside]
How can I get a Trinibagonian phone number and forward it to an American phone?
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. [more inside]
How best to respond to a bad sector?
Inconsistent information about bad sectors on a hard drive -- what's going on, and what should I do? [more inside]
posted by puffin at 7:35 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by puffin at 7:35 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there a generic form of the sleep aid medicine Restoril (temazepam)?
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.
Testing a Hunter attic fan controller?
How do I test a Hunter attic fan controller? I want to be thorough before I climb in the attic. [more inside]
Turning an iPod up to 11
Is there any way to increase the overall volume on an iPod shuffle? [more inside]
posted by zadcat at 7:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zadcat at 7:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I grade grub now or later or ever?
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)? [more inside]
What can I do to legally stop exploratory natural gas drilling within 1000 feet of my neighborhood?
What can I do to legally stop exploratory natural gas drilling within 1000 feet of my neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by TauLepton at 6:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by TauLepton at 6:54 PM PST - 8 comments
blog audio player
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?
Best practices for computer names on a large network?
I need to come up with a conventional naming scheme for 200+ computers in my organization. Help! [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway at 5:53 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by joshrholloway at 5:53 PM PST - 27 comments
Keeping a computer in the car powered on while the car is not.
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... [more inside]
Can I get TV work in Canada?
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. [more inside]
Which MIDI Interface to Purchase?
I'm looking to buy a MIDI interface, and I'd like your opinion. [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 5:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lekvar at 5:10 PM PST - 8 comments
Please help me replace and adjust the belt on my front load washing machine.
Please help me replace and adjust the belt on my front load washing machine. [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 4:56 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 4:56 PM PST - 14 comments
Recommendations on business card scanners ?
Looking for recommendations on business card scanners to be used with a laptop running Vista. [more inside]
Devise a Fitness Competition Between Roommates
Devise a fitness "competition" between myself and my roommate. Roommate and I will be having a friendly competition this summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) where the person who improved the most physically will 'win'. Problem is, we are a little different physically [more inside]
Do I hate HP, Vista, or Walmart?
Tell me i didnt waste $1,060 on this laptop [more inside]
something to do in seattle for a rag-tag bunch?
SeattleFilter: picking up my mom & a friend at Terminal 30 on Sunday, then doing something with them and 3 other relatives, including a 10 year old kid. Any suggestions for parking or fun things to do? [more inside]
posted by epersonae at 4:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by epersonae at 4:16 PM PST - 10 comments
What is bookkeeping and how can I learn it?
What is bookkeeping as it relates to office/secretarial work, and how can I learn more about it? [more inside]
I can has 1st geer? Corolla transmission only downshifting to 2nd gear!
My '93 Corolla (AT) isn't shifting into 1st gear. What's the likelyhood that this is a simple or very expensive repair? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 3:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 3:45 PM PST - 7 comments
OS X file permissions issue
OS X Sites folder permissions and a question about flags on the files in bash. What gives? [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 3:41 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by caution live frogs at 3:41 PM PST - 7 comments
Find me an AT&T/Cingular cellphone that doesn't suck.
Help me buy a new AT&T/Cingular cellphone that doesn't suck? I need reliability, general feature quality, and (ideally) calendar synchronization, don't need outrageous expense... [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 3:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by paultopia at 3:15 PM PST - 16 comments
cartography!
Mapping IP addresses...
How would I make a map of IP addresses that I have in a list? [more inside]
PLAN MY DAY FOR ME
I will be in Minneapolis, Minnesota at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in the beginning of June. I will (probably) not have access to a car. I will have one afternoon/evening to myself. What bookstores/specialty shops should I not miss?
posted by wittgenstein at 2:51 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wittgenstein at 2:51 PM PST - 10 comments
Good Money Market Accounts
Where can I find a good FDIC insured money market account? [more inside]
Is fried cauliflower regional?
Is fried cauliflower a regional dish? Have you ever had it at a restaurant, and if so, where? [more inside]
How do I get personal information from banks and utility companies?
How do I get personal information from banks and utility companies? For immigration purposes I need to gain access to utility bills from old addresses and bank loans I co-signed. How do I get utility companies and banks to give this information to me in a prompt and timely fashion? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus at 2:35 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Kattullus at 2:35 PM PST - 2 comments
Magical unticking ticky boxes in Leopard
I'm running OS X Leopard on my beloved shiny Macbook and there's one thing that I find irritating. I love using F9, F10, F11 etc to bring up Exposé, Dashboard and the Desktop, but every now and again they suddenly stop functioning. It's normally when the computer's been on for a few days - I hit the keys and nothing happens. So I check in Keyboard Shortcuts of the System Prefs, and all the boxes in the "Dock, Exposé and Dashboard" are magically unticked. I can tick them again, and everything's fine and dandy for a few days. Alternatively, I can reboot and it's back to how it should be. (For a while...) Why is this happening, and how can I stop it? [more inside]
What I thought I wanted to do isn't what I actually want to do
So I want to quit my first real job. What's next? [more inside]
Is apartmentratings.com accurate?
How accurate is apartmentratings.com? [more inside]
How to cope with crippling career regrets?
Followed my dreams, now totally wish I hadn’t-- how do I stop regretting it, make the tough choices and move forward with my poor mangled career? [more inside]
help for the technologically callenged, please
Please help me find a cell phone plan. (Please make it not be with Verizon) [more inside]
How do you know if a therapist will be helpful?
Finding a therapist: I'm sure I can find one. But how do I know whether the therapist I choose is any good? [more inside]
Any recent works on Elizabethan revenge tragedy?
ElizabethanDramaFilter. I'm considering doing a PhD (because apparently I'm a masochist who doesn't have quite enough student loan debt yet), and my area of emphasis is Elizabethan/Jacobean revenge tragedies. I'm trying to find a book on the comprehensive history of the form, but the most recent one I've been able to find is Fredson Bowers' Elizabethan Revenge Tragedy, 1587-1642 from around 1940. Does anyone know of something similar that was written in the last fifteen years or so?
Seeking OS X media player with specific features
What video/media player do you use in OS X? Can you recommend one that has some specific features (listed inside)? [more inside]
How did you change your life?
How did you change your life? What small-ish changes have you made that greatly impacted your life? [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw at 1:21 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by elisabethjw at 1:21 PM PST - 48 comments
Can LensCrafters adjust frames with progressive lenses?
Glasses filter. I bought my frames at Lenscrafters, but had the prescription filled, and the lenses put in the frames, by a doctor in my hometown. The lenses are the progressive type. My doctor mailed the finished glasses back, and left the markings on the lenses which help with adjusting and fitting the lenses the first time. After the first time fitting you erase the markings with acetone. Can I trust Lenscrafters to fit and adjust these? [more inside]
Getting into account planning?
How to get into account planning? [more inside]
Road trip! Mendocino to Calgary in 4 days.
Honeymoon-ish road trip from Mendocino CA to Calgary AB. Routes? Sights? Places to stay? [more inside]
posted by jimmythefish at 1:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jimmythefish at 1:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Good Meat
I grew up in northern Michigan and spent my early years eating wonderful hotdogs and sausages cooked by Polish geniuses. Where in the Charlotte-Piedmont-North Carolina-anywhere in the southeast can I find a good meat market?
Something like this.
posted by zzazazz at 1:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zzazazz at 1:01 PM PST - 4 comments
She likes me, I like her... Why can't it be so simple?
What exactly did I do wrong with this girl, and what can I do to rectify it? [more inside]
What should I do with a gifted Steel Drum?
What should I do with a gifted Steel Drum? [more inside]
Should a start-up use its patented tech to get some money in the door while it works on its consumer launch?
TechHistoryFilter: Can The Hive Mind name any instances of technology or net-based products that began life as a "white label" business service solution before being rolled out as a consumer-facing service? [more inside]
Bell Canada dsl meddling?
Can anybody tell me with some authority if it's possible to measure the effects of packet management/traffic management/deep packet inspection within the Bell Canada wholesale DSL network? The effects ought to be felt by any user whose ISP buys DSL service from Bell, but the question is really what effect the shaping has on normal things a user might try to do (e.g. peer-to-peer, but also other stuff).
Help me get out of an IT contracting loop!
I'm 26 years old and stuck in a IT-contracting loop. Would an MBA, Masters or going back to get certified in certain hardware/software help me out? What kinds of opportunities could they open up? [more inside]
Pig ears optional
I'm a transplanted Kentuckian who's been in the UK for almost two years now, and one thing I really miss is Southern-style sausage (think Jimmy Dean). Home made sausage gravy and biscuits is my number-one comfort meal and sometimes I just NEED it. [more inside]
How can I embed an audio player into a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet?
I have an Excel spreadsheet that contains a list of songs, and I want the viewer of the spreadsheet to be able to conveniently listen to sample clips of these songs. The 30 second sample clips are stored in MP3 format on a publicly accessable web server. [more inside]
Mount Shasta Fun!
What is there to do when visiting Mount Shasta and Siskiyou County? [more inside]
Put me on a treadmill and strap me to a video screen...
I'm looking for a treadmill for walking ONLY that is ideally compact and folds up at an affordable price. [more inside]
Being laid off, while being offered a new job at the same place. Severance available?
Been wanting to quit my job. A unique situation has popped up which might allow me to do so which might give me severance/unemployment. Am I correct? [more inside]
posted by BecauseIHadFiveDollars at 11:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by BecauseIHadFiveDollars at 11:42 AM PST - 12 comments
mando demando
I was gifted a mandolin for my birthday this past weekend. I already play guitar and bass. Mandolin, not so much. Tips, techniques and tricks are appreciated. [more inside]
ISP denying bugmenot?
How can I figure out if my ISP is blocking bugmenot? I haven't been able to access it for about 3 weeks and downforeveryoneorjustme.com has been reporting that it is up. Tracert is "Unable to resolve target system name www.bugmenot.com."
posted by srboisvert at 10:54 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by srboisvert at 10:54 AM PST - 20 comments
Which Paris metro ticket should I buy for a four day visit?
In Paris for four days. Riding the Metro in the center city, not out to the burbs, probably four boardings per day max. What kind of ticket? Per-ride? Daily? Weekly? Some other special ticket I don't know about?
Order of the Culture novels?
Is there a best order to read the Culture novels by Iain M Banks? [more inside]
Weather in Miami In September
I'll have some free time (a week) after Labor Day (Sept. 1). I really really like Miami Beach; I have been there several times in the winter and once in early July. Will hurricane season make a short trip right after Labor Day this year a nightmare? I don't mind really hot/humid weather I do mind hurricanes... Even if the weather is O.K., will South Beach be dead anyway? I can't go earlier than that, and I can't go later. Personal experiences of Miami Beach in September and good weather resources welcome. Thanks!!!
Help me grow some salsa!
Growing a few green chile plants in the hot desert. Any tips or tricks? [more inside]
Time to separate cats?
CatFilter: After two years of uneasy but peaceful cohabitation, the larger of two cats showed up with scratch-marks on his nose one week, and then an unexplained, gaping hole in his back. Do we need to give one of them up? [more inside]
Coffee roaster that won't stink up the house?
Good coffee roaster that'll cut down on the smoke? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool at 10:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by middleclasstool at 10:20 AM PST - 17 comments
I think my Blackberry is assuming I'm Buck Rogers and I'm going to make it to the 25th century.
Everytime I sync my blackberry with Outlook 2007 my task due dates get screwed up. By at least 500 years. Really. Is this a problem with outlook or does Microsoft know about my plan to get cryogenically frozen at some point? [more inside]
Looking for a web-based scheduler app to keep track of employee locations/tasks
I know there have lots of previous threads regarding time tracking and scheduler apps, but I have a specific need -- we have multiple locations and a huge complex with mobile employees. We need to be able to pull up the web page and see a list of the employees and their status (In/Out/Lunch/Off-Site), and a notes and/or pull-down section that specifies location. [more inside]
Is there any reason this Amtrak trip won't work?
This summer I'd like to take the Amtrak from Cincinnati, OH to Holland, MI, by way of Chicago, and I'd like to take my bike. Help me figure this out. [more inside]
posted by Quidam at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Quidam at 10:03 AM PST - 5 comments
What did I hear in the woods?
What did I hear in the woods? Was it a human crying in pain or a non-human animal? [more inside]
What is the best overall pitch-shifting plug-in for Pro Tools LE (Windows)?
AudioRecordingFilter: What is the best overall pitch-shifting plug-in for Pro Tools LE (Windows)? [more inside]
Online expert system/decision tree software?
I'm looking for a script (ideally PHP) to run a website which asks various questions and then suggests the 'best fit' answer, in the manner of an expert system. Examples of the sort of thing I have in mind are the Search by Sight facility at Fonts.com or the 20 Questions game at 20Q.net (the latter uses some sort of neural network simulation, I think). Even just a decision tree tool would be good, though I guess that's more rigid. (I've seen this thread but that doesn't seem to answer my question.) Any ideas?
posted by hatmandu at 9:46 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by hatmandu at 9:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Uninstalling A Bootleg Copy of Photoshop CS3 (Mac)
I am trying to help a friend remove a bootleg copy of Photoshop CS3 from her iMac (Mac OSX 10.4.something) so she can install a legit version she purchased. The legit copy thinks that Photoshop is already installed and won't install itself. [more inside]
posted by briank at 9:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by briank at 9:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Why do CISC chips need to translate instructions?
Why can't CISC instruction sets be converted to RISC/uops by an advanced assembler so that CISC chips, such as Intel's Atom, would be able to run with a simpler instruction decode hardware? [more inside]
posted by bdc34 at 9:25 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by bdc34 at 9:25 AM PST - 23 comments
Advancing to candidacy gift/gesture?
My boyfriend is advancing to PhD candidacy today, and will be giving a talk to his committee and all that jazz. He's been a stress case about this for weeks, understandably, and I'd like to do something nice for him to celebrate. Ideas? [more inside]
Excel Sums with Multiple Criteria
Help me recreate these charts in Excel [more inside]
Hack My Baby
Give me your baby hacks! My wife and I are expecting our first child in November. What tips and tricks can you offer us to make our lives a lot easier? For example, a friend of mine swears that putting a crying baby in front of a mirror will cause it to stop. Another uses noise cancelling headphones to temper the noise from his shrieking child. I am looking for hacks on everything from diaper changing to stroller modifications. Make our lives easier as we enter into parenthood.
Firefox 3 Beta Quits After Installing Extension
I love Firefox 3. However, since trying its most recent release, I've been having problems. I mistakenly activated the "nightly tester tools" extension so that I could activate all my old add-ons from Firefox 2. [more inside]
Zojirushi Coffee Maker - Where to buy in Chicago?
Where can I buy a Zojirushi coffee maker in Chicago? I'd prefer to pick one up in person, as opposed to ordering online. The Zojirushi website is very helpful in pointing me towards a retailer.
posted by steinwald at 9:09 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by steinwald at 9:09 AM PST - 5 comments
Goodbye journalism?
I am thinking about leaving my newspaper career and becoming a high school English teacher. [more inside]
posted by als129 at 9:05 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by als129 at 9:05 AM PST - 18 comments
Advice on applying for Canadian citizenship in BC?
Asking on behalf of an American friend, who's been working in Canada (BC) for the last 3+ years: does anybody have advice on how best to get started on applying for citizenship? [more inside]
posted by zeph at 8:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by zeph at 8:58 AM PST - 9 comments
Honest car audio shops in or around Philadelphia?
Anyone know of honest car audio shops in or around Philadelphia?
Multi-platform, web-accessible task list software
Having searched through askMeFi already, I haven't come across anything that answers my query. I use Evernote, which is a fine web/application, that is accessible on all platforms, via the web, and by Iphone. Does such a thing exist in the realms of to-do list software? I prefer being able to put my tasks into an application, but have them accessible and synced to the web. I use OS X
Dead-simple software for visualizing geographic data.
Dead simple mapping software for visualizing data? Any idea how to make something similar to these pretty maps without expensive and complicated GIS software? [more inside]
Help me feel I made the right decision in moving to NYC.
How did you adjust to living in New York City? I just got here and I'm feeling incredibly overwhelmed and uncertain about my decision to move here. Any advice? [more inside]
Best cell phone websites?
What are your favorite mobile (non-iphone) websites? I'm interested in all topics, but, particularly, useful tools when I'm out and about, e.g., weather, traffic, price comparison, etc.)
I saw a question from a couple years ago on this topic, but I'm betting there's been a lot of development in this area.
good pencils for comic strip drawing?
Artisti: If you were going to buy a great pencil or pen or set thereof for someone who draws comic strips, which one would you get?
bean me!
I love beans! I want a few simple recipes for bean salads that will
keep a few days in the fridge, and that I can take to work for lunch during the week. The simpler the better - short prep time, few ingredients. [more inside]
posted by Koko at 7:55 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Koko at 7:55 AM PST - 18 comments
What should I photograph in Yellowstone?
In a few weeks, I'll have the chance to be just south of Yellowstone National Park, and I'd like to make the most of it from a photographic standpoint. [more inside]
Fight or flight?
I've put on 20 pounds since I started my full-time desk job a year ago, and the time has come to get myself back in to shape. Research has brought me two preferable possibilities: a few days a week, either start taking Krav Maga classes (during my lunch break), or start commuting to work by bike instead of driving (15 miles each way). I have no experience with either, live in Boston, work north of Boston. Help me pick the right path. [more inside]
posted by SamuelF at 7:36 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by SamuelF at 7:36 AM PST - 27 comments
Mosquito screening in Tuscany
I need ideas for mounting screening on windows during a 3-week visit to Italy. We're staying in a house in Tuscany for 3 weeks and I understand it's not common to screen windows in Italy, and that there a lot of mosquitoes. My only idea is to bring some window screening with me and to stick it up on the window frames with duct tape. [more inside]
Inlaws Behaving Badly?
Does being married justify bad behavior? [more inside]
My company's firewall is blocking my website. Is there anything I can do on my end to fix this?
My company's firewall is blocking my website. Is there anything I can do on my end to fix this? [more inside]
To Tell or Not To Tell
4 day road trip on the US' East Coast: What to see, where to stay, what to eat?
Roadtrip along the US' East Coast from New York to Port Canveral, FL with 4 days to make the drive. Where should we stop along the way to enjoy ourselves? [more inside]
posted by unsupervised at 7:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by unsupervised at 7:23 AM PST - 13 comments
St. Louis Cognitive Behavioral Therapist Referral?
St. Louis CBT Therapist Referral: I am looking for a referral to great a cognitive behavioral therapist in the St. Louis metro area to deal with depression and anxiety issues. Suggestions?
Help my WWII navy vet Grumpy find more of his Navy Grog!!!!
PLEASE help me find my grandfather's favorite Trader Vic's Navy Grog mix for his birthday!! I'd be his hero, not to mention the hero of my 40 family members who have just sent out an emergency notice that they discontinued it?!? [more inside]
Something is killing my FTP!
I have some malware on my machine -- yes, I know, stupid. Prolly got it from pr0n. I'm running Windows XP Home Edition Version 2002 on a Gateway laptop with a Pentium 4, 3.06GHz and 480 MB of RAM. I can connect to the nets, but I can't FTP into sites (I'm a freelance web designer) with either Dreamweaver or WS-FTP, my weapons of choice. [more inside]
Please help two drives co-exist
SATA I or II? Hopefully very simple question about hard drives [more inside]
posted by jonathanbell at 3:24 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jonathanbell at 3:24 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I give an interesting crash course on web design?
I have a duty to teach my fellow peers the basics of web design, and I intend to not bore them to death. Where do you recommend I start? [more inside]
posted by semi at 3:03 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by semi at 3:03 AM PST - 15 comments
Make Small Money Sound Big
I need a really great, somewhat poker related prize (or a couple of prizes) that will cost less than $1200. I'm giving it away in early August (somewhat flexible on the date). [more inside]
Who am I?
A Crisis of Identity? All my life, I've been the sort of person to avoid my faith to a certain extent (I would pray and try and be as good a muslim as I could, but there was always so much more I could do, and I knew it). Recently, I've met someone who's awakened that desire in me to finally make the commitment, and it feels great to have begun to do so, but there's another side of me that feels like I'm (I don't even know how to say it...) cheating on it... [more inside]
What manual settings for a Canon Rebel XTi are ideal for night shots?
How do I take night shots with my Canon Rebel XTi without looking like a nerd with a tripod? [more inside]
Help a reasonably-fit vegetarian mefite turn into an extremely-fit meat-eating mefite!
I've been a vegetarian all my life, but caught the fitness bug last year. I lost around 80lbs in about a year by jogging, working out at the gym and following a strict diet. Although I feel that my vegetarian diet is supplementing me well, I'd like to try non-vegetarian food just to see if I'm missing out on anything. More inside! [more inside]
May 19
Looking for a CMS or Forum that supports anonymous posting.
Looking for a CMS or Forum that supports anonymous posting. [more inside]
posted by ilikebike at 11:44 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ilikebike at 11:44 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I make oral surgery into a lovely birthday present?
My friend is getting her molars removed on her birthday - what can we do to make it better? [more inside]
Sources on the history of DC and Marion Barry?
Where can I find books, videos, articles etc. about the history of DC from the 1950s on? [more inside]
Help figure out why my applet won't run on my Mac.
Why would an applet work fine on my school's Windows computers, only to throw "java.security.AccessControlException: access denied (java.io.FilePermission filename.gif read)" when I attempt to run it on my Mac? This is using a lot of Java stuff I'm quite unfamiliar with, so be prepared to talk down to me. The thing-I-don't-understand in question is mostly something called MediaTracker, if that rings any bells. Many more details inside and upon request. [more inside]
Do I sleep weird?
I wake up feeling drunk, then stumble through the day, and regularly pull all nighters to meet early morning deadlines, how do I break the cycle!? [more inside]
Terms of Endearment
Children nicknamed "mommy" or "papa". What's the deal? [more inside]
What is the camera in "Awake"?
I just watched the DVD of Awake, and I'm going crazy trying to figure out what kind of camera Jack (Terrence Howard) uses throughout the film. It is all black and a bit old looking. I'm a bit of a camera nerd, and I have to know!
Aidez-moi à transcrire!
Help me transcribe 22 seconds of French! [more inside]
posted by molybdenum at 9:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by molybdenum at 9:36 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you ink a drawing with a brush?
How can I learn to ink drawings using a winsor & newton series 7 brush? [more inside]
posted by pantufla at 9:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pantufla at 9:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I get an Adopt-a-Chicken t-shirt from Kauai?
Where can I find a Crazy Shirts brand Adopt-a-Chicken shirt from Kauai? [more inside]
Allergy problems in mid-atlantic region.
Is anybody else in the mid-Atlantic, specifically Pittsburgh, area getting massacred by allergies right now? [more inside]
Is brain damage the answer?
I've been playing guitar for 10 years. How do I forget? [more inside]
posted by cmoj at 8:45 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by cmoj at 8:45 PM PST - 27 comments
Looking for a television episode from a long time ago.
TV Filter: Help me find an episode of a show I saw over a decade ago. [more inside]
posted by occidental at 8:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by occidental at 8:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Weekend in Portland or Vancouver?
Weekend in Portland or Vancouver? [more inside]
have Mac,will travel
How can I get a Mac consulting gig off the ground as quickly as possible? [more inside]
posted by D-ten at 8:22 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by D-ten at 8:22 PM PST - 3 comments
Kitchen repair dominoes.
Why is my 6-10 yr old Kenmore Dishwasher not draining? [more inside]
posted by iamabot at 7:53 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by iamabot at 7:53 PM PST - 3 comments
vicodin dosage
My dad's passing a kidney stone tonight....he already took two 5/500 vicodin within the last hour and he's still in a lot of pain....can he take another?
posted by pilibeen at 7:43 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by pilibeen at 7:43 PM PST - 10 comments
Graphic/Design Heavy Post In Wordpress?
Is there a way I can integrate graphic-type web content into a Wordpress page/post? I'm not talking about just adding an image to a post/page, I'm looking to add photo/graphic content with clickable links similar to something like this. In other words, something similar to what you could do with a normal web page.
I know you can add HTML to Wordpress posts/pages, but I'm not sure I understand how to design something in Photoshop/Dreamweaver and then translate that over to Wordpress.
I'm using Wordpress 2.5.1. I know Photoshop and I also have a copy of Dreamweaver at my disposal if needed.
Bonus to anyone that can tell me how to make the resulting graphic page SEO friendly.
Thanks!
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 7:36 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 7:36 PM PST - 4 comments
Google account disappears -- help!
We had a Google account which stored photos in Picasa web albums, and paid for extra storage. One day, the account simply disappeared. We contacted Google. They replied "Because our investigation was inconclusive, we can't provide you with access to this Google Account. ... we take privacy and security of our users very seriously. For this reason, we're unable to reveal any further information about the account you'd like to access." This is Kafka-esque. We can't figure out how to get any more information or help. Any idea what to do?
Help me deal with this horrid landlord
Please help! My landlord management company refuses to let me terminate my lease early. What can I do? [more inside]
Keep the 93 Civic or the 2002 Aerio?
1993 Honda Civic or 2002 Suzuki Aerio? I love my Honda, with 125K miles, and have taken very good care of it. The engine is great, but I'm at the point where it needs things that cost $500 to $1,000 a pop, plus the interior is really worn. My mom's Aerio, at 65,000 miles, is still under warranty. So I could drive it for a few years and not have to spend any money. I know the Honda is the better car, but does it make sense to keep it and sell the Aerio? [more inside]
Obtaining a bike in Trento
For a friend: where does one purchase a used (read: relatively cheap) bike in Italy in the Trento area?
Art in Houston
How to keep my reputation intact?
How do I preserve my professional reputation after a rough parting with an abusive boss? Heeding the advice of the hivemind, I quit my job after my boss started yelling at me, calling me stupid in public, and generally berating me to the point that other people started asking me questions about why she was so mad at me. Now I'm worried that she will start to poison the well. [more inside]
OMG I am gonna fail... except, oh hai, I am actually the valedictorian.
Why does the person who sobs and complains loudly about how they think they "failed" every test and that they are doing/did "horribly" in school (but ends up being #1) bother me so? [more inside]
Embiggen My Puny Arms!
What are, say, the 5 key dumbbell exercises for arm strongening? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 6:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 6:59 PM PST - 12 comments
need NYC recomendations
Looking for a great hotel/restaurant Combo for June in NYC... planning to propose, so much... [more inside]
markup!
I want to highlight and otherwise mark-up a PDF document in OSX. [more inside]
What The Hell Is That?
I have searched YouTube, Google and the MetaFilter archives until my eyes are bugging out of my head, so please forgive me if this has been posted. I'm trying to find a video of the SNL sketch with Steve Martin and Bill Murray, I believe from 1978, "What the hell is that?" Can anyone help?
Back in the kitchen, what do I do now?
CookingFilter: Recipes, books, and blogs dedicated to recipes to beginner cooks or cooks on a budget? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 6:34 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by reenum at 6:34 PM PST - 14 comments
My cup runneth over
I am a web developer, and was working for 9 mos for a large corporation as an outside contractor paid through an agency. Good company, great job and better still, they hired me a month ago as a full time employee, with benefits, corner office--all the trimmings.
The Employee handbook says new hires get to fill a cup with their urine since its a "drug free workplace" but rehires don't. After that an existing employee can only be (re)tested for just cause.
In short: I was given a job offer and I accepted. I went through orientation a leisurely 3 weeks and 1.5 paychecks later, but its now been a month and they still haven't asked me to fill the cup. My urine would be clean as of today. When can I safely assume the time to appropriately ask me to fill the cup has expired? I really miss burning the rope...
Tips For Studying & Reading Most of the Day, Everyday?
Tips For Studying & Reading Most of the Day, Everyday? [more inside]
Lazy, bored, worthless.
Can you help me to find this novel from its plot description?
In the early 80's, I read a library book that featured a heroine stumbling into a parallel world and encountering chicken-legged vampires (not Baba Yaga) and their master. I can't recall the title nor author of this novel and you will earn my eternal gratitude if you can identify this work for me so that I can locate and read it again. [more inside]
Discovering new works from ancient Greece or Rome?
When was the last time scholars discovered a previously unknown piece of literature from ancient Greece or Rome? Has it happened at all in modern times? If you were to speculate on the chances we'll ever rediscover another play from Euripides, Sophocles, et al, are there any relatively recent discoveries of new works from ancient Greek and Roman authors you could use as examples?
posted by mediareport at 5:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mediareport at 5:20 PM PST - 17 comments
publsher to pdf?
I am having trouble converting Microsoft Publisher files to PDF... [more inside]
Management consultants just wanna have fun
Can anyone recommend software for a community forum / photo gallery / blog suitable for a corporate organisation? [more inside]
posted by hot soup girl at 4:48 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by hot soup girl at 4:48 PM PST - 5 comments
Do I really need to take my puppy to puppy classes?
Do I really need to take my puppy to classes? Can you recommend a good one in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Twinedog at 4:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Twinedog at 4:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Vegetarian Meals for a Steak-and-Potatoes kind of guy?
Vegetarian meals for a meat-and-potatoes kind of guy? [more inside]
We are experiencing unusual turbulence
Vertigo and motion sickness - is there any way out of it? [more inside]
How do I keep from getting an ankle rash while snorkeling/diving?
How do I prevent an ankle rash from dive fins w/ socks while snorkeling? [more inside]
Where can I find Cerama Bryte pads?
Where can I find Cerama Bryte pads for ceramic cooktops? [more inside]
posted by acoutu at 4:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by acoutu at 4:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Why don't I get my stimulus?
I'm a US citizen, while my wife is from Canada, and is in the US on a K3 visa while we work on getting her Green Card. The downside of this is that until she gets either that Green Card or a work permit, she can't be employed in the US.
I filed my taxes as "Married Filing Jointly," and was informed that because she has an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number, rather than a Social Security Number, I would not be getting my "Economic Stimulus (Bush Bribe)" check. Does anyone understand the rationale here? Why does her status preclude my receiving my payment?
Good music to sex to?
Song recommendations: Music to bang to. [more inside]
Sangria, Serve Me Up Some Recipes.
It's summer. Time for eating and Drinking outside. Any Moose wants Sangria recipes. [more inside]
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 3:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 3:27 PM PST - 8 comments
New Trends in Restaurants?
I'm working on an article about new trends in restaurants (things like pickled eggs being served in high end restaurants and bartenders serving meat-infused drinks like the sashimi-tini) and wondered if anyone has noticed new and fun trends out there. [more inside]
Help me find some good blogs about Toronto.
Help me find some good blogs about Toronto. [more inside]
hey, here's a card! see you in... not sure when!
Do you attend the birthdays of your nieces and nephews (if they don't live all that close to you)? [more inside]
Exercise and mealtime
During the week my only time to exercise (mostly cardio for now) is after dinner. How long after dinner should I wait? Is exercise after dinner/at night less beneficial than exercise at other times of the day?
CC outside the US?
Is the term “caption” or “closed caption” and the “CC in a TV” symbol commonly recognizable to non-U.S. people? [more inside]
posted by breaks the guidelines? at 2:05 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by breaks the guidelines? at 2:05 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I figure out how much a rubbing of Shakespeare's grave is worth?
I have a rubbing from Shakespeare's grave slab. I'm trying to figure out if it is potentially worth enough to bother with an appraisal ($150 I think) or just guess a price and sell it. [more inside]
Accounting firm in need of client management software
Background - I work for a small accounting firm of six people right now. We have 1 cpa, 2 staff accountants (Im one, currently working on my CPA) and the rest is bookkeeping/admin staff. We just hired a new administrative assistant because of the growth we experienced this year and plan on hiring more CPAs in the future. With this growth comes the need to be more organized, no longer is it possible for my boss to keep track of where every project is, how far it is along and who it is assigned to it. So we need some sort of well known software. (Nothing terribly obscure please) [more inside]
posted by Tinen at 2:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Tinen at 2:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Why is there a mildew smell in car during rain?
Can someone tell me where a mildew smell in my car might be coming from on rainy days if there are no apparent leaks? [more inside]
Trying to find a Mech Warrior Cartoon from the 80s
I am looking for a cartoon from the 80s that I can't remember the name of. It had an aircraft carrier in space that sent jets down to earth. There was even an old school Captain that steered the space carrier.The pilots could transform them into a "mech warrior" of sorts. It wasn't Transformers that I am sure of. They were protecting us from something that came from space.
There was also a sub-plot/love story as some of the pilots hung out/dated.
The cartoon was definitely Japanese. [more inside]
posted by Botunda at 1:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Botunda at 1:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Where the Gypsy Angels Go
New Jersey-Filter: Two questions. First, can you recommend any great B&Bs in Monmouth County? Second, if you had the aim of introducing two close friends to summer in the Garden State, with the ulterior motive of disabusing them of anti-Jersey stereotypes, where would you take them and what would you do?
Why have I not been hired? Or at least told I wont be...
What is the best way to handle an internship or job situation where you have applied, interviewed 2 or more times for the position, then do not get a call back from the company? Catch, I have not been rejected, their HR staff is simply not on the ball, they have hired nobody for this position as of yet. [more inside]
Why are there three Thai restaurants on my block?
Why do I often see two, three, even four different Thai restaurants on the same block, sometimes even right next to one another? [more inside]
posted by bubukaba at 1:08 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by bubukaba at 1:08 PM PST - 22 comments
Looking for advice about Spanish immersion programs (and more) while in Oaxaca, Mexico
Traveling to Oaxaca with a friend for a 2-4 week Spanish immersion program this June/July. We are looking for some advice about Spanish language programs, homestays/lodging, and transportation. We are having a very difficult time finding a good learning program—there are so many to choose from and we don't quite know what to look for and how to determine which ones are good. [more inside]
Why is Red Sacred?
I'm trying to reconcile the significance of red cloth to the natives in Eirik the Red's Saga. Can anyone point me in the right direction? [more inside]
How do I do what I am supposed to do, and will it make me feel any better to do those things?
The new normal sucks. How am I supposed to cope after my father's suddenish death? [more inside]
posted by bash at 12:50 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by bash at 12:50 PM PST - 30 comments
Help me stock my medicine cabinet...
What should a well-stocked medicine cabinet contain? [more inside]
posted by somanyamys at 12:38 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by somanyamys at 12:38 PM PST - 30 comments
A Summer in Cambridge
Help me take advantage of a summer living in Cambridge... [more inside]
posted by saoyama at 12:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by saoyama at 12:07 PM PST - 14 comments
Badass songs from the beginnings of rock?
I've always thought of early rock and country as being populated by men who might have done very bad things if they hadn't done music, and I want to hear some songs that prove it. Dale Hawins' Susie Q has that vibe. Charlie Feathers' That Certain Female seems like a song Mr. Blonde would bop to. I'd like to hear some other songs that feel just as... raw? Intimidating? I'm not quite sure. I think it's a "know it when I hear it" situation, and I'm hoping someone else has heard it and knows it.
posted by ictow at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ictow at 12:04 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I hack my J2ME/Symbian phone?
What are some ways to "hack" my J2ME/Symbian phone?
I'm specifically interested in adding additional language support, and dealing with java.lang.SecurityException [more inside]
I'm specifically interested in adding additional language support, and dealing with java.lang.SecurityException [more inside]
It wasn't just a dream... was it?
Is it possible for a woman to have an orgasm while she's asleep? [more inside]
Could the way in which my boyfriend masturbates render him impotent?
Could the way in which my boyfriend masturbates render him impotent? Super-sexy questions inside, most definitely nsfw. [more inside]
fun for all ages
What are some of your favorite things that a 2 1/2 and almost 5yr old can do together. [more inside]
There's a freeze up comin' (maybe)
Post-marathon advice: I'm running my second marathon this weekend; I was very sore after my first and am convinced that an ice bath is probably my best bet post-race to combat soreness. Problem is, I'm more scared about the bath than the race. [more inside]
posted by activitystory at 11:29 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by activitystory at 11:29 AM PST - 9 comments
I don't know anything about riding or buying a bike. Help!
Had my tricycle stolen this weekend. Thinking it's time to bite the bullet and learn to ride a bike. Questions inside. [more inside]
posted by actionpact at 11:26 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by actionpact at 11:26 AM PST - 18 comments
Looking to write a spec script for television ...
Some questions about writing a television spec script. [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
People who need people are the luckiest people in the world. Even online.
I'm looking for great examples of local/city networking and information sites that really offer something useful/fun to both visitors AND residents of a community. Sites that people enjoy using as a regular resource to enjoy and really embrace a specific place and what makes it tick. Do you know of any really kickass city websites that have rocked your world? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 11:19 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by miss lynnster at 11:19 AM PST - 5 comments
Phoenix Suns Tickets
I'm looking for a picture/scan of a Phoenix Suns ticket and my google-fu doesn't seem to find anything large enough to print. Any links or personal scans would be much appreciated.
So, I have a news story about violation of privacy...
If a national news station publishes your home address on television without your consent, what is(if any) the recourse? [more inside]
Protocol for suicidal users on social networks?
I work as an admin for a social networking site, and I'm trying to figure out protocol for how to handle users who seem suicidal. [more inside]
Help us dance at our wedding!
My fiancé and I need some help with our first dance at our wedding. [more inside]
Compositing in .NET Custom Controls
How do I prevent flicker in my .NET app? [more inside]
Blackberry email privacy
Blackberry privacy: the Blackberry user has the option to get an email receipt and a read confirmation from other Blackberry users for each email sent. Does it notify the sender every time the mail is opened, or only the first time? When the Blackberry email message is sent to Yahoo web based mail would these confirmations also be sent back to the Blackberry for the first time and every subsequent time the email is opened? Even if Yahoo Mail blocks images from being shown (I think this is a way mail opening is detected)?
WSUS tracking help
How can I get WSUS 3.0 to display installed RAM? [more inside]
Is it necessary to have a crush?
Is it necessary to have a crush? [more inside]
Is it safe to use proxy servers from public lists on the web?
I am outside the US but would like to watch some online TV episodes from US networks websites. I have found many lists of US-based proxy servers online that I could try, but I am concerned about security -- would using such a proxy server make me more vulnerable to viruses, worms, spam, and/or other such things?
Many thanks.
posted by leticia at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by leticia at 9:59 AM PST - 7 comments
TIME FOR MORE STORIES
Last night, I spent an hour reading the crazy, hilarious stories posted here. One hour was not enough. I need more davesecretaryatwork - or at least, more like him. [more inside]
Preparing Pantry for Parties
I'm looking for ideas for simple, make-ahead pantry-stocking recipes for things I can use as appetizers or nibbles -- spiced nuts, marinated olives, etc. I'd ideally like things I don't need to refrigerate (although I do know how to can things), but I'm also thinking of some made-ahead-and-frozen cheese cracker dough as well; I'd also like things that keep a while. I'd love to be able to just pull some crackers and bread out, grab a couple jars, and there it all is. [more inside]
Chicken soup for the non-sappy soul?
In 1998 I bought a paperback at a bookstore. It was an anthology of inspirational and spiritual writing by a variety of authors. It was great, I loaned it to someone, and now I'd like to find another copy of it. [more inside]
Summertime (working) Blues
My 17 year old son has been looking for a part time job for several months, and now would like a summer job before heading off to college. The problem is, he doesn't seem to be able to find anything. [more inside]
lost document
Need help recovering lost document on PC [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 9:05 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 9:05 AM PST - 14 comments
Vacation Cell Phone in London?
What are my options for one week of cell phone in London? [more inside]
Recommendations for science experiment book for children?
Looking for recommendations for a science experiment book suitable for an 8 year old. When I was a kid, I had a copy of “Mr. Wizard’s Supermarket Science” that I loved, but unfortunately it’s out of print. Any suggestions?
Advice for a beginning programmer
Programming as a hobby. Rewarding for the non-professional programmer? [more inside]
Strong Eastern/Western Graphic Novel dramas?
MangaFilter: I'm just finishing the Lone Wolf and Cub series, and read the Akira mangas two years ago. I've really enjoyed the mix of action and relatively good writing in both of them. What should I read next? [more inside]
I Can Haz Pierogies?
Is anyone going to the Pierogi Fest this year? Has anyone ever been? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel at 7:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by mrhaydel at 7:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Help, help, help. Anxiety out of control!
Help me deal with my severe and (hopefully) temporary anxiety until I can see my psychiatrist this week. [more inside]
What's my rating on the Wi-Fi pW/\/4g30m3t3R?
How secure is my wireless network? [more inside]
Driving routes from Cincinnati to Ann Arbor?
Please tell me about your experience driving the main or alternate routes from Cincinnati, OH to Ann Arbor, MI. [more inside]
posted by matildaben at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by matildaben at 7:20 AM PST - 5 comments
Can I legally log into an employees webmail if they left their password on a company computer?
Say I have an employee who was using a company computer. They departed under bad terms. I suspect that they took proprietary and valuable company documents with them when they left by sending them to themselves or someone else using a webmail service. If I can recover their webmail password from the company computer they were assigned, is it legal for me to log in and check to see if they did this? Why or why not? [more inside]
posted by procrastination at 7:17 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by procrastination at 7:17 AM PST - 25 comments
Lease question: I don't want no uncompensated burnination!
I am moving to a new apartment in Washington DC, and in reading over the lease there are a couple things I am not so sure about... Can you please take a look at the clauses and tell me if they seem reasonable? [more inside]
posted by allen8219 at 6:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by allen8219 at 6:33 AM PST - 13 comments
Watching the Champions League final in London
Watching the Champions League final in London [more inside]
Cell Phone for Emergency Use in Bay Area/Sacramento?
What cell service should I get for my in-laws in the Sacramento/Bay Area, for use in emergencies? [more inside]
Does anyone recognize this painting?
Does anyone recognize this painting?
http://www.fupub.com/images/painting.jpg
How to party like a 5 year old?
Public pillow fight... public water balloon fight... I need more ideas for silly, childish fun to organize in my city! [more inside]
Dead Marshall Amp
Guitar amp problem: Marshall MG100DFX won't turn on. [more inside]
Can you recommend some good, lesser known XBOX 360 games?
I've been keeping track of pretty much all the xbox 360 games out there, but i am sure i missed some great games.
So, can you recommend some games that are lesser known? Also, games that got poor or average reviews, but are actually fun to play?
May 18
Best translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations
What is the best English translation of Marcus Aurelius' Meditations out there, and why?
What do the players of pro sports teams do when on the road?
What do the players of pro sports teams do when on the road? [more inside]
How can I control my beer temperature?
I'm looking for a serial-port temperature controller thingie for a bizarre cooling system I'm building, for a beer fermenter. [more inside]
posted by geodave at 9:31 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by geodave at 9:31 PM PST - 11 comments
Han shot first. That is what I want to buy!
Which Star Wars set will give me what I want? I love extra special editions, but I want to buy a copy of Star Wars where Han Shoots first. I am looking for any advice on which versions I should or should not get.
Could this dog be Cujo?
I was sort of bitten by a dog tonight. I'm morbidly afraid of shots. How necessary is it that I see a doctor? [more inside]
How to deal with a speeding ticket, given the notoriety of this particular ticketing police force?
How does a driver with a squeaky-clean record (previous to this) handle a speeding ticket from a town that has national notoriety for a history of shady ticketing practices? [more inside]
posted by NikitaNikita at 8:45 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by NikitaNikita at 8:45 PM PST - 20 comments
And there it is again! And there! And there!
Is there a name for this phenomenon? Like confirmation bias, but with a positive connotation. [more inside]
I really want to stop wanting things.
In Buddhist philosophy, how is one supposed to do anything? [more inside]
I know I've seen this guy before.
I need help finding this painting
I need help identifying this painting [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks at 8:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by RustyBrooks at 8:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Aurduino or Make Controller
I am trying to decide which to (learn) to use, The Arduino or The Make Controller Kit. Which should I choose as a first buy / entry level controller? [more inside]
PhD in NYC, money?
I'd like to do my PhD in a scientific field, full-time in the NY Metro area.
How can I make it work money-wise? [more inside]
Things to do/learn over Summer Break for a Computer Engineering Freshman. Lives in Maryland.
Things to do/learn over Summer Break for a Computer Engineering Freshman. Lives in Maryland. [more inside]
What restrictions are there on mailing over-the-counter medicine from the United States to Japan?
I have relatives in Japan who want me to mail them some over-the-counter medicines--specifically, extra-strength Tylenol and Sudafed (the new kind, without pseudoephedrine.) Both are legal in Japan and would be for their personal use only. So how do I find out how much of each I can mail them at once?
posted by aws at 7:15 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by aws at 7:15 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I learn how to be a successful puppeteer?
Where can I learn the skills needed to be a successful puppeteer? Are there places in where Miami can I take classes? Are there quality books or websites on the subject? [more inside]
posted by JustKeepSwimming at 7:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by JustKeepSwimming at 7:08 PM PST - 3 comments
Dividers between same-day Blogger posts
I'm using Blogger. I'd like to have some kind of divider in between posts I make on the same day, but I don't want this divider to appear anywhere else, like between one day's posts and another. Is there a simple way to do this?
Aeschylus a Pythagorean?
Was Aeschylus a Pythagorean? [more inside]
How much should I expect to pay for a car? And what do I need to know when looking at used cars?
How much should I expect to pay for a car given my situation and what should I know about when looking for a used car? [more inside]
Window shopping... but I want the display, not the merchandise!
Sourcefilter: I've been seeing large sheets of paper or a paper-like material with cutouts of flowers, animals, and other cutesy designs used as a backdrop in window displays at stores like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie. Where can I buy some? [more inside]
posted by kimdog at 6:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kimdog at 6:22 PM PST - 4 comments
LAMP to WISA
After working in a mostly LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP) environment the last few years, I need to make a quick switch to WISA (Windows, IIS, MS SQL, ASP). [more inside]
posted by gringoese at 6:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gringoese at 6:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Where can I find literary magazines in Cleveland?
Clevelandfilter: Where can I find literary magazines in Cleveland? [more inside]
imrworldwide server-side spyware and my isp?
Web-security-filter: I've got no-script installed in firefox, and today noticed that imrworldwide was requesting to run javascript in two consecutive (unrelated) webpages... [more inside]
posted by acro at 5:59 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by acro at 5:59 PM PST - 2 comments
One Drive To Rule Them All
I have three 500 MB hard drives in my XP desktop machine, and another 500 MB external. Right now, I'm working with them as four different drive letters, which gets confusing. Is there a utility that will allow me to treat them as a single drive letter? [more inside]
What literary fiction should I read?
I'm going back to college next fall, to attend an undergraduate creative writing program. What literary fiction should I read this summer to get up to speed? [more inside]
Insurance claim against other driver denied. So what now?
Insurance claim against other driver denied. So what now? [more inside]
What has hijacked Firefox?
My Dell Win XP laptop caught some kind of infection via Limewire which blocks Firefox from loading and produces contast popup ads via IE. I never use IE. I've removed Firefox and redownloaded it. Still doesn't load. I've run Ad-Aware, RegScrub, and every other spyware program I know about.
What happened, and how do I fix it?
Mad money looks like a terrible film
How do I make medical school affordable? [more inside]
Mystery antique
Help with wirelessly backing up laptop?
Help, Backup-Filter: "Access Denied" error when using Memeo's AutoBackup Software to wirelessly backup a laptop HD to a password protected external hard drive that is directy connected to the wireless router via USB. [more inside]
Need Recommend for NYC area doctor
My daughter in Brooklyn NY needs a recommendation for excellent pulmonologist, or appropriate specialist. She has a full med plan, but needs to home in on one or two good specialists whose offices will say: "OK. Here's your appointment for very soon!!" She finds it difficult to get communication going with offices that don't take her anxiety about her condition very seriously. Namely her current internist. [more inside]
How will the recent California Supreme Court ruling affect my resident status?
How will the recent California Supreme Court ruling affect my resident status? [more inside]
ReferenceLibrarianFilter
Tell me what to call this topic I'm interested in, so that I know how to research it. It's somewhere within architecture and/or engineering. [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 3:45 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 3:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Endnotes! Help? Please?
I'm writing a paper in Microsoft Word, and I want the endnotes to have each reference assigned one number throughout the whole document, instead of one each time I add an endnote. I really don't want to have to go through and number them manually. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by cholly at 3:41 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by cholly at 3:41 PM PST - 11 comments
Backubuntu
What's the best backup solution for (Ubuntu) Linux? I need a backup as complete as possible of a home directory of ~10+ GB, nightly, etc. I have two large external USB 2.0 drives for the purpose... [more inside]
Help me find a two-month parking space south of San Francisco
Where can I stash my car for cheap, during the summer in the SF Bay Area, for a couple months? [more inside]
How much does a nanny make for the summer?
FairWagefilter: My 25-year old sister is a 2nd grade teacher who is considering going to NY to nanny for the summer. So far the general specifics are: 3 young boys (I don't know their ages); in Rye, NY; 2 days off a week; I think that they will buy plane ticket, groceries, etc.; duties will be taking them to their day camp, sports/music lessons, making food for them, etc. [more inside]
Help me not donate more money to dealer profit than I really need to...
2006 Honda Civic service schedule: Maintenance Minder or dealer service recommendation? [more inside]
Our groomer moved away
Need a recommendation for a dog groomer in Princeton, NJ area. We have a standard poodle, and it's been hard to find someone who is an expert at poodle grooming and deals well with both canines and humans. We need someone ASAP. Appreciate any recommendations.
Where can I learn to draw weird little creatures?
Where can I find online resources to help me learn to draw like Andrew Bell of The Creatures in My Head? [more inside]
Looking for a 3D renderer in Flash
Is anyone aware of a general-purpose 3D renderer built with Flash? Sort of like a Flash version of those VRML plugins that were all the rage in 1997, only without the suck?
I'm creating a browser game, and I'd like the main viewport to display 3D images. I could render images on the server and feed them to the client, but the demand on server CPU and bandwidth would be prohibitive. I'd love to find a client-side solution. [more inside]
posted by greenie2600 at 2:18 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by greenie2600 at 2:18 PM PST - 6 comments
Seborrhea management tips?
Have any tips on successfully managing seborrhea? [more inside]
posted by MrVisible at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by MrVisible at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Switching off the asian glow?
Is there any way to prevent or alleviate the "asian glow" when drinking? [more inside]
Software/instructions to make a photo/music slideshow?
Recommendations and instructions for easy-to-use Mac software to make a 5-minute slideshow / video (with music) of 100+ photos. I need to vary the time of some of the photos - Lightroom isn't sufficient for this task. [more inside]
My elbow is not a noodle!
2.5 years postop for a badly fractured non-dominant elbow (long since fully rehabbed, which I even finished early), I am doing more physical activity. It's sore, which I expected, but not in the way in which I figured. Tips? [more inside]
How do I help a Judge in NC get elected?
CampaignFilter: Help me get a Judge Elected in Wake County NC. What is the most effective method to campaign with a limited budget? We apparently have access to a robo-dialer but no call lists. [more inside]
Was my memory forgoten?
Where can I find RAM for an old Sony Vaio PCV-7762 desktop? [more inside]
posted by Mr_Chips at 11:04 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Mr_Chips at 11:04 AM PST - 4 comments
Can geraniums root in water?
Can I propagate a geranium stem cutting in plain water, or do I have to use some other kind of medium?
posted by footnote at 10:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by footnote at 10:54 AM PST - 7 comments
Tell me where this old photo was taken
Can anyone tell me where this picture was taken? The photo was taken in Europe during the 70's by my parents. they think it might have been somewhere in Germany, but Denmark and Sweden are also potential options.
posted by nanhey at 10:41 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by nanhey at 10:41 AM PST - 5 comments
Are my relationship expectations too unreasonable?
Are my relationship expectations too unreasonable? [more inside]
Lets list some useful economics textbooks for beginners
Can you recommend any books that cover fundamental economics at a beginner level? [more inside]
Money for the American dream...
What's the best way to loan money to a friend? [more inside]
posted by odi.et.amo at 9:36 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by odi.et.amo at 9:36 AM PST - 26 comments
Keyless door locks
Does anyone have those door locks that use a combination instead of a key? Do you like them? Any problems? I'm considering putting touchpad front and back door locks on a rental house that I own so I'm not out $150 everytime I need to re-key the locks. Good idea or no? [more inside]
Creating Non-Downloadable Audio Files
How can I create non-downloadable audio files for a website? [more inside]
travel curling iron or rollers?
Traveling to France for a few weeks this summer. At home, I normally blow-dry my hair and set it in hot rollers, but I don't want to lug my full-sized stuff. Anyone have a suggestion for a really good large-barreled curling iron, or a compact set of hot rollers, as well as a small hair dryer? I've seen a few online, but if you have a rec for one you think is good, I'd like to hear it.
Shuls in NY and DC
Help me find a shul to attend in New York and Washington D.C. [more inside]
posted by PenDevil at 7:31 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by PenDevil at 7:31 AM PST - 10 comments
ideas for 50th anniversary party
mother and father's 50th wedding anniversary in a few weeks-please help my brothers and I figure out a special way to celebrate their special day [more inside]
posted by elis at 7:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by elis at 7:27 AM PST - 8 comments
ClogFilter
Should I use helpful bacteria to unclog shower and bath drains? [more inside]
NGO fundraising
Chasing funding and attracting sponsors / donors for an NGO: European Union / Bulgarian / educational context. Please, teach me? [more inside]
Alternatives to Dropbox?
Looking for software that's available now that's similar to online service Dropbox (http://getdropbox.com/), but not necessarily online. [more inside]
posted by TooManyGadgets at 6:31 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by TooManyGadgets at 6:31 AM PST - 9 comments
I heard it first, I want the royalties
Dirt Cheap UK
How to spend a month or so in the UK as cheaply as possible? [more inside]
posted by Ndwright at 5:32 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ndwright at 5:32 AM PST - 8 comments
Is it possible to buy off content owners in the adult entertainment business?
I want to help a friend get some nude photos removed from the 'net before they cause real damage. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 5:18 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by anonymous at 5:18 AM PST - 57 comments
Gmail not working
When I start Gmail, it hangs, without fully loading. I input my name and password, and it attempts to load, but hangs before fully loading and showing my mailbox. My only alternative is then to load the HTML view. This is a very limited and unworkable mode. I've tried Google's standard fixes with no avail. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by lometogo at 3:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lometogo at 3:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Monobuds - clever or stupid?
I mostly listen to audiobooks on my mp3 player using only one earbud. I thought of just snipping off the second earbud to keep it from being in the way. Is there any reason this is a bad idea? I can't imagine there would be enough power flowing through them to make any danger of shock, but would the leftover earbud still work?
posted by happyturtle at 2:43 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by happyturtle at 2:43 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me fill in the vowels: BTQSTD
I make a fairly large monthly to-do list, usually a few words per task. But I omit the vowels for each word and put a dash for spaces, example: "RFLL-CLLNG-CRD" would be "REFILL CALLING CARD", here's one I can't solve... [more inside]
posted by querty at 12:09 AM PST - 58 comments
posted by querty at 12:09 AM PST - 58 comments
May 17
Hey, you got your Puzzle Contest in my movie! And it tastes like crap!
In the mid-eighties, there was some "event" on television. It was a (crappy) movie, but embedded within it was a contest and/or puzzle. [more inside]
posted by not_on_display at 11:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by not_on_display at 11:31 PM PST - 6 comments
looking for outside-the-box thinkers who changed the world
looking for examples of world-changing innovation as the result of seeing a conventional thing in an unconventional way. [more inside]
Appropriate headphones for an iPod Shuffle?
I recently purchased an iPod Shuffle, and while I've been happy with it so far, I'm sick of Apple's earbuds. Are there any respectable headphones that the Shuffle can power without a significant decrease in battery life? I've searched AskMe, and while this question has come up in regard to full-size iPods, I'm worried about the ability of the Shuffle's tiny battery to keep my headphones going for more than thirty minutes at a stretch. If it helps, I'm considering buying a pair of Koss Portapros (I've had great experiences with them before and the price and size are right). Any suggestions are welcome.
Bungee Jumping Near New York City
I live in Brooklyn, NY and recently on vacation in Mexico I went bungee jumping. Let me say it was fun ... is there any place within reasonable driving distance to Bungee Jump in NY, CT, or NJ or wherever?
Cross Platform Lab Management software?
Does anybody know a way that we can manage dual boot Macs regardless of what OS they are booted into. [more inside]
Being the bright kid at 30
I would like to be the bright kid again, but I've just turned 30. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha at 8:18 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by dcrocha at 8:18 PM PST - 34 comments
Is there a type of thermal (or similar) underwear out there that will keep me warm when it's cold, but also cool when it's hot?
Is there a type of thermal (or similar) underwear out there that will keep me warm when it's cold, but also cool when it's hot? [more inside]
Can you recommend a great eye doctor in New York City
I'm looking to hear from people who have both astigmatism and myopia and have successfully transitioned to contact lenses. Also, if your eye doc is in Manhattan, can I have his/her number? [more inside]
Looking for New Ties
Where do you get your ties? Are there any that you recommend? [more inside]
Primal urges (not like that)
Video games similar to Primal? [more inside]
God mode in Wii games?
Why don't the 'current' gen game consoles have cheats/trainers? [more inside]
Obesity causing skin discoloration?
Can extreme obesity cause facial skin discoloration? [more inside]
Getting Started With Wireless Internet?
I have a laptop. I have wireless internet in Philadelphia through the city-wide wifi program that will be ending very soon. Please help if you can. I know NOTHING. [more inside]
posted by Danila at 7:17 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Danila at 7:17 PM PST - 17 comments
No more tinny synthesizers!
I'm for looking non-karaoke instrumentals to sing over, preferably free. Ideally someone just playing an acoustic guitar or piano with no vocals, limited frills and high recording quality, either jazzy standards or pop. It's actually pretty hard to find all three at once on youtube and other such sites, so I thought I'd give Mefi a shot. Somebody must have a collection...any ideas?
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by StrikeTheViol at 6:54 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a herpetologist in the house?
Do Gopher Snakes truly "imitate" Rattlesnakes or could they somehow be genetically related? [more inside]
posted by vertigo25 at 6:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by vertigo25 at 6:19 PM PST - 11 comments
Making my maps move?
How do I build animated maps - say, of a city getting built up, or immigration patterns? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 6:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kristi at 6:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Keep your Madison's and Miley's.. Give me an Agnes or a Vera!
NameVoyager lists popular baby names dating back to the 1800's. Where could I find something similar for foreign names? Specifically, I'm interested in finding names that were used before the 1970's (as opposed to current baby name lists that show what's popular now).
Help me identify this muted-purple plant
Help me identify this live-forever lookalike (sort of) [more inside]
posted by aleahey at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by aleahey at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I be OK with never being intimate with another?
I'm 29 and haven't had sex. How can I reconcile with the fact that it might not ever happen for me? [more inside]
Help me engineer a great job
My dream job is coming up but [more inside]
Getting to a Marlins game
I'm spending next week in Ft. Lauderdale, and plan on going to see a Marlins game sometime during the week. I'd prefer to take some sort of public transit to the stadium, but the Marlin's site doesn't mention anything about it. Is there some relatively safe/reliable way to get there without having to drive myself? If so, where's the best place to park to get on the transit? My big reason to want to go this way is to avoid stadium traffic, so I'd like to catch a bus or whatever far enough from the stadium so as to avoid that.
I need to grow up
Durable Anti-scratch Coatings?
[Eyeglasses] Anti-scratch coatings deteriorate after a couple of years. Anyone found durable coatings? [more inside]
What just happened to me?
Last night I was hanging out with a friend of a friend who I'm reasonably attracted to. At one point we were sitting real close as I was showing her photos online, when she poked me in the forearm with her pinky. I instinctively looked at her and she looked away pretending nothing had happened, and then the next thing I knew I was filled with lust, couldn't resist making out with her, and so I did. So what's up with the pinky prod - is it a secret move I'm unaware of? And does it work the other way around...? [more inside]
posted by The_Partridge_Family at 2:36 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by The_Partridge_Family at 2:36 PM PST - 22 comments
Help me find maps of the world's larger cities!
Help me find maps of the world's larger cities! [more inside]
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 2:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Lockeownzj00 at 2:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me fix my Popeye arms
Standard adult male body, but I have skinny upper arms. Suggestions for a workout to add some mass, specifically from elbows up? [more inside]
Dear Professor, your class is kicking my ass
Should I tell my professor why I'm dropping his class, or just not say anything? [more inside]
Alternatives to shoving pills down my cat's throat?
Help me trick my cat into eating his pills. [more inside]
Good pasta in San Diego?!
Where can I find fresh pasta in San Diego? [more inside]
Bridge and an external drive?
Tools > Photoshop > Batch... doesn't work when the selected files in Bridge are on an external drive? [more inside]
What is the best paid dating website with ACTUAL results?
What is the best paid dating website with ACTUAL results? [more inside]
Mozilla, Inc. Department of Redundancy Department
I'm running Firefox 3 RC1 on Windows Vista. How can I use userchrome.css to hide the "list all tabs" button until Tab Mix Plus is updated? [more inside]
posted by Inspector.Gadget at 1:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Inspector.Gadget at 1:46 PM PST - 3 comments
Evista ad background music
What is the cello piece that plays in the background of the new Evista ad?
Ack I broke acrobat professional
I tried to update my Adobe Acrobat 7.0 and I broke something. Help me make it work again. [more inside]
How do I get married in a few days?
Where might my fiancé and I marry in South or North Carolina in the next few days? [more inside]
What's wrong with my firefox tools menu?
Why is my Firefox Tools menu horizontal instead of vertical? [more inside]
posted by HSWilson at 1:04 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by HSWilson at 1:04 PM PST - 5 comments
Where, oh where, is the plus-size travel underwear?
Where can I find travel bras made for large ladies with large bosoms? I'm a 44DD and all of the travel underwear sites like ExOfficio seem to only have bras for more slender/less stacked folks. [more inside]
posted by whitelight at 12:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by whitelight at 12:44 PM PST - 7 comments
spyware is killing me.
Spyware infected. Help! [more inside]
My fridge is failing to cool my food.
The side-by-side fridge in our rental (a GE tfx22zrs, tfx22jrs) has been failing to keep the refrigerator side cool (freezer side works fine). I think I have traced this down to some kind of lightbulb short -- the bulb heats up so much, so fast, I presume it is keeping the food from getting cool; possible fuse problem? Do fridges have user-serviceable fuses? Or is this a compressor problem and the lightbulb a red herring? [more inside]
posted by fishfucker at 12:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by fishfucker at 12:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Paint thinner smells bad and I want it off.
Anybody good at removing paint thinner from untreated wood? [more inside]
Personally, I'd rather be a rock star...
What can I do with a degree in Physics? What doors and pathways will it open for me? How long will I need to study before I am able to call my self a Physicist and make a meaningful contribution in my field? [more inside]
Comparing Construction Prices 1968 to 2008
I need to compare construction costs in 1968 to costs for a similar project in 2008. [more inside]
How well does Amazon's Kindle reproduce the printed version, especially non-standard elements?
I know Kindle doesn't do color, and I've read that photographs leave a little to be desired. I'm curious how well Kindle does with other graphics and unusual formatting. [more inside]
Where's a good source for instrumental, edgy, creative commons licensed music?
I'm looking for good sources of creative-commons licensed, edgy rock instrumental music. A really good example of this is www.saviumsaliva.com. The music there just seems to work for the podcast that I'm working on.
I've tried Jamendo, and one other "search engine" for creative commons licensed music, but slow going. I keep hoping for the motherlode.. So far, not so much.
Anyone have any other suggestions for places to look?
Thanks!
When you care enough to send... um..
Am looking for something nice I can send to someone to thank them for a wonderful kindness, but it probably shouldn't involve food or flowers. Any thoughts? [more inside]
My MacBook's Internal Speakers Are Stuck on Mute
I can't get my Mac laptop's internal speakers to work -- they just stopped one day. When I press the volume adjust buttons, the little bars don't move, and the classic circle-with-bar-through-it appears. I've checked the volume in System Preferences, and the "mute" button is not selected by accident. [more inside]
posted by chinese_fashion at 10:08 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by chinese_fashion at 10:08 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I train for a marathon?
How do I train for a (half-)marathon? [more inside]
Diabetic cat care
How do I best care for my cat after a hypoglycemic reaction until I can get him to the vet? [more inside]
Help a cellular phone newbie
U.S. cell phone question: Is Tracfone or a major cellular carrier (Alltel is what I am interested in) more economical for a light duty user? [more inside]
Advice on river rafting
Next week, I'm spending four days river rafting with friends in Idaho. I've never done it before. Any suggestions on clothing, gear, keeping a camera safe, etc.? [more inside]
posted by Argyle at 8:41 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Argyle at 8:41 AM PST - 17 comments
SHWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEK!
Has anyone used Careington Dental plan, or something comparable?
Has anyone used Careington Dental plan, or something comparable? [more inside]
"We have started a culture!"
Does your workplace have a clearly-stated 'organizational culture' or defined theme or an All-Encompassing Guiding Principle for employees? I've been told to create one for our company. From scratch. HELP! [more inside]
posted by GuffProof at 8:01 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by GuffProof at 8:01 AM PST - 19 comments
How do I photograph, help, and respect the homeless in my community?
Hey MeFi, long time listener - first time caller here. I'm looking for guidance on how to help out the homeless in my community, further my photography career, create awareness, and do this all with the utmost respect. [more inside]
Dissertation fonts
I'm working on my dissertation and looking for suggestions for fonts that will compliment each other well. The dissertation will be primarily in English, with substantial amounts of quoted German text, a fair bit of French, and occasional epigraphs or isolated words of polytonic Greek. [more inside]
Can I turn myself into a homebody?
Applying for a job with a non-profit based in Kenya. Amazing opportunity, I'm very excited about it. Biggest concern I have is spending 2+ years living in a very isolated community, with only half a dozen other native English speakers. How can I stay happy and sane there? [more inside]
Co-op shooters/FPSes?
My sister loves playing co-op shooters. Can you recommend any? Our systems are the PS2, and a PC running Windows XP that was middle-of-the-road 3-5 years ago (so no Army of Two, thank you). Freeware/shareware/indie are great, but so are huge blockbusters. It just needs to have as long, good, co-op section.
What was the programme I watched?
What was the name of this BBC documentary? It was broadcast sometime around 2000. It was about how Britain has changed post-WWII, dwelling on rail closures due to the Beeching Axe, the construction of the motorways, and the subsequent death of the 'traditional' rural Britain. Its tone was pretty melancholic, and it was (to me) quite a moving piece. [more inside]
Artisanal Flour--where and what to buy
Where can I find artisanal bread flour in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by gesamtkunstwerk at 6:17 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by gesamtkunstwerk at 6:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Are YOU my doctor?
Why the uninterrupted heartburn for a week, and how can I make it go away? [more inside]
How to cross an ocean
I want to travel from Wroclaw, Poland to my family in Seattle, with less than 1000USD, without flying, within five weeks. [more inside]
posted by Galen at 5:25 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Galen at 5:25 AM PST - 18 comments
Book 'em Danno
Suggest an offline booking system, no wait... Suggest a one-click WAMP solution, no wait... Flash and flat files mebbe? [more inside]
Give me a break!
How can I install/use the DOS batch scripting SLEEP command with Vista Ultimate? It does not exist by default. Back while scripting on XP, I used to install the free package "Windows Server 2003 Resource Kit Tools" which came with this command. [more inside]
posted by Slenny at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Slenny at 5:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me Become an IT Ninja!
I know what I like to do and I think I've found a job to go along with it. My problem is: padding my resume. [more inside]
What books do you recommend for babies and toddlers?
What are your recommendations for good baby and toddler books in English? [more inside]
posted by k8t at 2:04 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by k8t at 2:04 AM PST - 22 comments
How to get on rooftops in cities? (especially Portland, OR)
I'm looking for a knowledge base about how to get on rooftops in big cities. I live in Portland, OR, so Portland buildings are of the most immediate interest to me, but I'd be interested in any city.
posted by nnevvinn at 1:39 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nnevvinn at 1:39 AM PST - 7 comments
violent memories are stuck in my brain...
Old movie question involving US military, China, torture, and other things. What movie was this? [more inside]
Transcribe to Mac
Please recommend a solution for transcribing voice to text on my Mac. [more inside]
May 16
help me make an indie rock bar a little more surreal
I'm looking for something really freaky to put on the tv at the bar I work at; video imagery to really make some hipster indie rocker kids say wtf when they notice it playing in the background-"holy mountain" and svenmahers"alice" are my usual standbys, but I know you Mefites know just the thing to make a standard night watching post rock bands just a little stranger.what visuals would you use, remembering that the sound of the movie won't be heard--
Lost cause laptop - Problem #1
I have an old hp pavilion zt1170. It's been through quite a lot, such as being frozen, blasted with dust, rained and spilled on, dropped and, well, subjected to a variety of other abuse of which this list only scratches the surface. Understandably it isn't in perfect working order. [more inside]
Which strings for a martin dreadnought
For a friend: I have an acoustic Martin dreadnought guitar and I am wondering which type of string to use. I have heard that elixers are good, but was looking for more opinions/info. Thanks!
How to Become an Editor without University...or experience.
I'm very interested in becoming an editor, please help...yes, I've read the previous posts. [more inside]
Joomla or WordPress Forum Integration
Integrating a forum into either Joomla 1.5 or WordPress 2.5.1 [more inside]
Orthodontists in Beijing
Does anyone have recommendations for an orthodontist in Beijing? Can treatment be started in China and continued in the U.S.? [more inside]
Looking for a good printable nyc subway map
I'm looking for a good printable map of nyc's subway system. NFT has lots of great maps, but not a big one that covers the whole system and can easily fit in my back pocket. Any suggestions?
Help me understand jargon in "The Wire"
Where online can I find a list of vocabulary from "The Wire" and some plain-language definitions? [more inside]
Please help me not rue the day I planted rhubarb
Looking at my rhubarb patch, it seems I'm going to be eating a lot of rhubarb this summer. Though my mother always had some in our garden, I don't think I've ever eaten rhubarb in any form but in rhubarb pie or rhubarb crisp. What's your favourite rhubarb recipe?
Missed Australian Census date
I have missed my (Australian) university's census date. Am I screwed? [more inside]
Cassette to iPod
I'd like to transfer several hours of audio from old cassette tapes to CD for my mom and to iPod for me. Of course if I can get them to CD I can take it from there. [more inside]
posted by dawson at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dawson at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
What bank and wireless provider should I use in and around Boston?
Moving from the 519 to the 617. Please help a Canadian moving to Boston plan his banking and wireless services. [more inside]
posted by KevCed at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by KevCed at 7:01 PM PST - 17 comments
"PC load letter?"
[igiveupfilter] Trying to export my current wordpress-run blog onto a new wordpress-run blog. I keep getting an XML error that says "XML document must have a top level element. Error processing resource 'file:///C:/Users/damnjezebel/Desktop/wordpress.2008-05-16.xml". I've tried this link which helped me the last time I moved my blog, but that's not working this time. I've tried changing permissions as well and no luck. please help me import my old blog before i pull all of my damn hair out!
Ramekin Recipes
I've been given a set of four Le Creuset Ramekins.
Some savoury recipe suggestions please? I don't have much of a sweet tooth.
The landlord wants to give our money back
My management company is giving back everyone's security deposits. Tomorrow. Should we accept? [more inside]
posted by limeswirltart at 6:18 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by limeswirltart at 6:18 PM PST - 17 comments
My lovely Bump (humps)
I need help finding a maternity dress or nice top to go with black pants in plus size that would work to attend a wedding in June and my baby shower in September or October. [more inside]
posted by Snoogylips at 5:01 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Snoogylips at 5:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Can you help me debunk my Mom's food superstitions?
Mom's visiting. Along with her decade's old prohibition against eating tomatoes, eggplant, bell peppers, potatoes, etc. I'm kind of sick of this. Any clinical proof that solanine causes osteoarthritis? Even better, any proof that it does not? I am forbidden to even re-use cooking utensils between pots that have touched the forbidden foods.
This here bug needs a name.
If I fully comply to the terms of a cease and desist notice, will I be left alone?
If I fully comply to the terms of a cease and desist notice, will I be left alone? [more inside]
posted by mahoganyslide at 2:56 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mahoganyslide at 2:56 PM PST - 17 comments
Great San Francisco camera stores?
Great San Francisco camera stores? [more inside]
Help me introduce iCal to my bills
Do any of the new breed of financial websites like Wesabe, Mint, Yodlee et al. offer an iCal-subscribable calendar of your bills' due dates? Or do you have an idea for how to achieve this easily? [more inside]
posted by evariste at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by evariste at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Cat won't let us sleep!
My cat has recently taken to waking us up in the middle of the night, every night. She's done this before, but not for this long. [more inside]
posted by CrazyGabby at 2:27 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by CrazyGabby at 2:27 PM PST - 26 comments
Chips are for potatoes, not nails!
How do I get the same long-lasting result with an at-home manicure that I do when I go to an upscale salon? [more inside]
Taps
I'm looking for information about a basketball game we used to play at summer camp a hundred years ago called Taps. [more inside]
A framework for designing a self-study course using free material?
Is there a high-level general procedure or process that can be used to design a course of self-study in any topic? [more inside]
posted by TheManChild2000 at 1:34 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 1:34 PM PST - 6 comments
What was this book? (Very vague.)
I'm trying to recall a book I read 11 or 12 years ago. Be warned: This may be the vaguest post ever. [more inside]
posted by crickets at 1:32 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by crickets at 1:32 PM PST - 16 comments
Redundancy and Safety Tradeoffs in Industrial Design
How do industrial and product designers or human factors engineers or ergonomics experts talk about the safety implications of redundant controls? [more inside]
posted by gum at 1:32 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by gum at 1:32 PM PST - 3 comments
52 * 25 * $50 * 1.5 = Windfall?
I'm a software developer in Pennsylvania. Am I eligible for overtime? [more inside]
the genius robotic entity of sciforums.com
Can you help me find the fascinating and mysterious forum postings of a self-proclaimed robotic entity on sciforums.com? [more inside]
Target ROI for a late stage investment in a biotech startup
How much ROI would a VC be looking for in a late-stage biotechnology startup? [more inside]
Kitty needs a friend?
Do I get a second cat (long details inside)? [more inside]
posted by pointystick at 12:45 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by pointystick at 12:45 PM PST - 20 comments
Where to buy ginseng at a brick and motar store
Why can't I find ginseng anymore? I used to buy ginseng at Target but they stopped selling it a few years ago so I would buy it at Costco. Now I can't find it at Costco.
Is there some law or something that I'm not aware of that prevents selling ginseng in Illinois?
Welcome to back injury-ville.
A friend has a serious back injury and I want to help him negotiate the maze of advice he will face. [more inside]
Format Error! Images Lost! Recovered Giant MPG! WTF?!
At the end of a badass and beautiful backpacking trip, my digital camera's memory card suddenly read "format error." My camera is a dinosaur Sony Cybershot with merely 3.2 megapixels. I downloaded Photorec and tried to recover the photos, but all I ended up with was a 13.9 Meg mpg file... [more inside]
Where to buy blue diamonds?
I'm in the market for a blue diamond engagement ring...anyone have any experience with any blue diamond jewelers in the NYC area?
What is working in the Cayman Islands like?
An amazing job opportunity has presented itself in the Cayman Islands. Any advice on living and working in their? [more inside]
Looking For Literary Journal / Magazine Suggestions
I'm looking for a journal/magazine that will be all about literature, with all different forms of criticism. Something that has good articles/essays about literature. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
smelly friend, smelly friend, what are you doing today? tomorrow? the day after tomorrow? this weekend? next weekend?
How can I communicate to a very clingy friend, that no, she does not smell, and yes, I value her as a friend, but do not need to see her every week? [more inside]
How to get an Alesis Micron to run on batteries?
Is there any way to modify or use an external part to get an Alesis Micron to run on batteries? [more inside]
Ugly headlights
My truck is starting to get ugly cloudy headlights. What's a cheap inexpensive way to make them look new again?
Mine is Bigger Than Yours
Dance Music By People Who Hate Dance Music
I recently rediscovered the song "Man, It's So Loud In Here" by They Might Be Giants, and the delicious juxtaposition of the New Order/Pet Shop Boys pastiche of the music and the sardonic treatment of club culture in the lyrics leads me to my question:
What are some other songs that sound like typical dance music but which have lyrics that are critical of dance music or club culture in general?
posted by murphy slaw at 11:02 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by murphy slaw at 11:02 AM PST - 35 comments
What do I need to know to start an outdoor compost pile?
I want to start composting, but I'm clueless: what do I need to know? [more inside]
Cheap device for song lyric display?
I'm looking to use some kind of tablet device, pocket pc, or possibly even e-book reader to display lyrics and chords for me while playing guitar. Criteria: cheap, readable, hackable, in that order. [more inside]
posted by rhys at 10:58 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rhys at 10:58 AM PST - 4 comments
I was just in a car accident and I need your advice on how to handle it.
I was just in a car accident and I need your advice on how to handle it. [more inside]
Dill recipes?
We have LOTS of dill coming up. Can anyone provide any not-too-difficult recipes to take advantage of this situation? [more inside]
tips for navigating the myriad harbor
What's the simplest way to get from Sea-Tac airport to 1st/Seneca in downtown Seattle? [more inside]
posted by mezamashii at 10:35 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mezamashii at 10:35 AM PST - 8 comments
Voting from abroad
I have U.S. citizenship but have never resided in the states. My mother was from Illinois. Is it possible for me to vote in the presidential election? [more inside]
Computer woes
ComputerDebugFilter: How can I find out what caused my computer to crash? [more inside]
posted by bmalicoat at 10:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bmalicoat at 10:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Help Me Research My Curriculum
Does anyone know of concise histories of imperialism and/or colonialism? These will be used for developing a 12th grade history/literature curriculum, so extra credit is available for those who can make a literature connection. Plus, books focusing on India and Africa will be appreciated.
How can I secure a room in Beijing during the Olympics?
I'm in Japan right now, but I have all of August off. I want to hang out in Beijing for a week or so during the Olympics. I don't actually want to attend them, I just want to take part in the hubbub. How can I reserve a cheap bed (~30USD) now? Caveat: I do not speak any Chinese.
How long is that green light?
Help me find NYC traffic light times! [more inside]
Help My Blackberry Speak German
I'd like to get a German dictionary/language program for my Blackberry Curve. Any recommendations or caveats? [more inside]
Can the electricity company charge a deposit regardless of credit?
I am new to renting and I just called the power company and they said that I have to pay a deposit no mater what my credit is. Is this normal practice? [more inside]
How much time does a project manager spend on the "red tape" of project management?
How much time does a project manager spend on the "red tape" of project management, rather than on the work of the project itself? [more inside]
What's a PCB Designer to do?
What's the next step, career-wise, for an experienced PCB Designer in the SF Bay Area who is finding numerous dead-ends on his current job search? [more inside]
Vanity URLS or backslashed directories?
Which is better? A vanity url or a backslashed url.
For instance, www.awesometown.com
or
www.mycompany.com/awesometown
Mind you, this is an advertising question. With a product/property it seems smarter to use a vanity url for name recognition, but I understand diluting the brand is a bad idea.
What's the best practices you've seen or opinions?
Any good info services other than Metafilter?
Any good info services other than Metafilter? [more inside]
How was that Gödel, Escher, Bach carving made, and how can I do it at home?
I've always been fascinated by this book cover for Gödel, Escher, Bach. Anybody know how the woodcarving was designed, how it was made and how I could perhaps make one myself? [more inside]
Where can I buy Philips SBCH5385 headphones?
Where can I buy some Philips SBCH5385 headphones? [more inside]
Who said, "no!"
What are some relatively obscure examples of someone who said no to something? [more inside]
Who came up with this joke?
People often say: "The best way to make a small fortune in [insert industry here] is to start with a large one" Who first came up with this joke, and what industry was the joke originally about?
Best website for moderately-priced, interesting and stylish ladies shoes?
Best website for moderately-priced, interesting and stylish ladies shoes? [more inside]
posted by inatizzy at 8:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by inatizzy at 8:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Need help with WWOOF and other stay-with-a-stranger programs
Summer just started, and I'd like to either WWOOF or helpx.net for 3-4 weeks. [more inside]
posted by theiconoclast31 at 8:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by theiconoclast31 at 8:45 AM PST - 3 comments
What am I smoking?
Looking for the definitive DVD collection.
A single DVD collection defining Modern Cinema? [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 8:45 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Mutant at 8:45 AM PST - 12 comments
Zoom Zoom
Please help me find some safe, beginner-ish bike routes that start out in Williamsburg/Greenpoint, Brooklyn. [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 8:32 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 8:32 AM PST - 5 comments
SFIO to Redwood City?
How can I get from the San Francisco Airport to my housing in Redwood City on Saturday night? [more inside]
posted by version control at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by version control at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
iphone tricks & tips
I got a new iphone (en route),what do I need to know?Any tips and/or suggestion/sites?
Questions about metal porch roofs.
I have some questions about the metal roofs on our porches. [more inside]
Boston transplant needs local knowledge infusion, stat
I'm new to Boston (not here even a week yet). What should I be sure to see or do as I get settled? How do I fit in (and hide the fact that I'm from NYC)? [more inside]
What are the tax benefits of being a landlord?
What are the tax benefits of being a landlord? [more inside]
Break up, or stick it out?
I'm 29, male, and with no significant relationship experience. I've been dating the same girl for a few months now and I'm still not sure, although she seems to be. How do I tell whether a relationship is worth sticking with? [more inside]
The Picky Introvert's Guide to Making Friends?
I'm a male introvert with very, very few close friends. I can make casual friends no problem, but I'm rather particular about the type of people I'd want to be serious friends with. Difficulty: I'm an atheist liberal eco-friendly vegetarian tech nerd who doesn't drink, smoke, or do drugs. [more inside]
Teeth!
A fair-sized bit of one of my teeth just fell off. The tooth is a molar, third from the back on the bottom jaw. I'm not in pain, and this has never happened before; I have no fillings and my teeth are generally healthy. I can see an NHS dentist in two weeks' time at the earliest, but what (if anything) should I do about it in the meantime? [more inside]
posted by matthewr at 6:54 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by matthewr at 6:54 AM PST - 21 comments
How can I most effectively hire movers to move out and move in on the same day, but with a giant gap in between?
How do the logistics of hiring a mover work when I need to close my sale and my purchase in the same day (from Chicago to the suburbs, if that matters)? [more inside]
posted by AgentRocket at 6:22 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by AgentRocket at 6:22 AM PST - 6 comments
What's the best way to geotag blog posts?
What's the easiest way to geotag a blog post in MT4? Are there any decicated plugins, or any map-based technologies, that could make it easier for people who want to do it?
It's like Sex in the City, without the sex and in Chicago
[ChicagoFilter] What are some inexpensive things for two 30-something, childless women to do in Chicago this Sunday, May 18? [more inside]
posted by desjardins at 5:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by desjardins at 5:54 AM PST - 12 comments
The Aerogramme Over The Sea
Can Air Mail envelopes be used for domestic mail? [more inside]
Where should we go in Eastern Tennessee?
Help me find little-known destinations in the Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge area, please! [more inside]
Prilosec needs a 4 month break?
Prilosec and Zantac. News reports that using Zantac correlates with mental decline have me paying more attention to previous guidance from my doctor that Prilosec would be appropriate for me, but the directions on the package are pretty odd. Do people really take Prilosec OTC for 14 days, not take it for 120 days, then rinse and repeat? That's what the directions say, but it's really hard to believe. Why are the directions like that? Is it supposed to be working that whole time?
checkmate.
Me and a friend want to play chess on a roller coaster this weekend. In Coney Island. Please help. [more inside]
posted by allkindsoftime at 5:32 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by allkindsoftime at 5:32 AM PST - 14 comments
Software free Blackberry/Outlook Sync
Is there any way of syncing an outlook calender with a blackberry 8100 without installing Desktop Manager on the (locked down) laptop? [more inside]
Peppercake Orchestra?
Where can we find a large selection of triathlon wetsuits in New York City?
Where can we try on lots of triathlon wetsuits in New York City? On Saturday? [more inside]
posted by rdn at 4:49 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by rdn at 4:49 AM PST - 4 comments
Help! I'm stuck with a girl I can't stand!
I'm stuck in a relationship I shouldn't be in and don't know how I can end it. [more inside]
Look-and-Feel
Is there a database of looks-and-feels out there?
I grok that the term itself is pretty broad.
Is someone trying to map the feature space of all ls-n-fs? [more inside]
Why won't my iPod sync?
Why won't my iPod sync? 5th generation 60GB, Leopard 7.5.2, iTunes 7.6.2. Sync begins normally and hangs after a few minutes. [more inside]
Is goon (box wine) made from fish eggs?
Does goon (box wine) actually contain fish eggs? [more inside]
Can't calculate paired T-value in Visual Basic
Visual Basic and Excel: How do I replicate the results of excel’s internal function for paired dual tailed t-test in Visual Basic. I tried and failed, where did I go wrong? [more inside]
posted by JeNeSaisQuoi at 2:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by JeNeSaisQuoi at 2:53 AM PST - 8 comments
Where do I get a tiny water dish
I want a pet rock for my cubicle. Obtaining the rock isn't a problem, however I also want a mini water dish for it. Don't ask. Anyone know where I could obtain a 1" or so pet water dish?
Help me identify Jon Stewart's accent
Help me identify Jon Stewart's accent [more inside]
Your art was the prettiest art of all the art...
How do I mount my enormous masonite painting? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 12:25 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by disillusioned at 12:25 AM PST - 9 comments
What song is this?
What folky song is about the things we used to say/do, but don't say/do anymore? [more inside]
posted by brownbat at 12:14 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by brownbat at 12:14 AM PST - 10 comments
May 15
What was this crazy statue I saw in NYC in 1999?
What was this giant, crazy statue I saw in New York City? It was near Columbia University in 1999. [more inside]
posted by jtron at 9:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jtron at 9:56 PM PST - 5 comments
What should I do to replicate the looks of Trinny and Susannah?
Regarding "What Not To Wear": What do you think are the tricks to the particularly glowing hair and make-up styling on the hosts Trinny and Susannah? [more inside]
posted by lottie at 9:56 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lottie at 9:56 PM PST - 16 comments
MacBook fan trouble
Why does my 13" MacBook's fan start running full speed when watching online video from sites such as youtube? Is there anything I can do about it?
How do I set more reasonable expectations for relationships?
How do I set more reasonable expectations for relationships? [more inside]
How do I find cool screen savers that are safe for download?
Help me find a cool screen saver that won't infect my computer. [more inside]
is there a problem cutting pwer to a laser printer?
Is there an issue with putting a laser printer (Lexmark c522) onto a simple timer that just kills the power at night, and lets it power up again in the morning? Am I going to damage components significantly?
Why can't Godfrey work the trackpad?
Why, when I drag the fleshy (i.e., not furry) part of my cat's paw across the trackpad on my MacBook, does the cursor not respond? [more inside]
posted by Dr. Wu at 8:50 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by Dr. Wu at 8:50 PM PST - 46 comments
Online pharmacy for Canada?
I am in Canada, looking to get provigil or modalert from an online pharmacy that delivers to Canada. Anyone know a reputable one?
But once you introduce a third, you've gone too far...
So I was listening to NPR talk about how the California Supreme Court rejected a ban on gay marriage as unconstitutional. During the conversation, the guests for both sides of the issue kept coming back to polygamy. Opponents of gay marriage were all "well, this opens things up to craziness - like polygamy", while the proponents were all trying to distance their movement from polygamy, a la "well, this makes sure it's only marriage between two people... so no polygamy". Why do people have a problem with polygamy (of the non-FLDS-child-bride variety)?
Hush Puppy
Why doesn't my puppy make a sound? [more inside]
SOHO network with DHCP and static routing?
In a home network, I'm using static routing on a router connected to my ISP connection, and added an additional router using DHCP. From the DHCP side, I'm able to connect to the internet, but am unable to reach any of the static addresses, nor can any of the static IPs reach through to the DHCP side. (How) can this be made to work? [more inside]
posted by Ickster at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Ickster at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Help a college kid help college kids, online.
What would be some good practical web resources for college students? [more inside]
Which Bike gets the new crankset?
MTBFilter: Which of my two bikes should get the new LX Hollowtech II Crankset I just bought and should I use an XTR Rear derailler on my commuter? [more inside]
posted by Rafaelloello at 7:33 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Rafaelloello at 7:33 PM PST - 14 comments
It just has a certain ring to it.
What would you call this style of engagement ring? And maybe, more importantly, can you tell who else actually makes them? [more inside]
posted by messylissa at 7:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by messylissa at 7:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Vectors, they're not just for graphics anymore
What are the good public health blogs? [more inside]
Am I a dual citizen?
Please help me determine if I am a dual citizen with the United States and Mexico. [more inside]
Best PDA for medical students?
The g/f is starting her hospital rotations in 2 months, and apparently they must have a PDA. Any med students/doctors care to recommend a make/model, or software for it once we pick one out? Thanks.
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 6:54 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 6:54 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there a name for this style of art?
Is there a name for Satoshi Kitamura's art style in Creepy Crawly Song Book? [more inside]
Can't finish anything.
How can I prevent myself from getting sick of something long enough to finish it? [more inside]
Who is this guy?
Anybody read Polish? Or know about Stan Nonin? [more inside]
posted by amtho at 5:52 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by amtho at 5:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Cannot find "Creative Suite Color Settings" under edit in Bridge.
Cannot find "Creative Suite Color Settings" under edit in Bridge. [more inside]
Inserting XML into an HTML document
I wish to insert a namespaced XML document into an (X)HTML web page. The "XML Data Island" trick is verboten. There appears to be two ways of accomplishing this. Both continue to elude me. [more inside]
posted by five fresh fish at 5:44 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by five fresh fish at 5:44 PM PST - 16 comments
Name that number.
Sometime in the past two months, I came across a blog entry (I think) which asked for expressions for the "largest finite number" that could be submitted. Intuitively there is no such thing, but the piece toyed around with that idea. If I recall, there were few if any restrictions on the how the expression was written.
Sorry I can't be more specific than that. I'm not interested in "all you have to do is add one" replies, only pointers to the site if the general parameters of the question are familiar to anyone
posted by Neiltupper at 5:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Neiltupper at 5:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Which of Holst's Planets Sounds the Best?
Seeking the definitive recording of Gustav Holst's The Planets. [more inside]
The 90s weren't *all* grunge...
I'm scared
My friend's car was stolen. Catch: by her husband.
Legalfilter: My friend's car was stolen. Catch: by her husband. What are her options? [more inside]
posted by reebear at 4:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by reebear at 4:23 PM PST - 12 comments
Best route to get from the PCH / Santa Monica to LAX?
Best route to get from the PCH / Santa Monica to LAX? [more inside]
posted by sergeant sandwich at 4:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sergeant sandwich at 4:17 PM PST - 7 comments
What's the difference between a geek, a nerd and a dork?
What's the difference between a geek, a nerd and a dork? [more inside]
Why'd my reliable mac crash so violently?
My 15" Powerbook from 2003, running OS X.3, just froze up and demanded that I restart my computer. Why? [more inside]
posted by thecaddy at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by thecaddy at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Do I have complete copyright over an image of a band's setlist?
What copyright restrictions may or may not be placed on me of a picture I took of a band's setlist during a live, public performance? [more inside]
Recommend Industrial Hot Glue Guns
Hot glue: I need a REALLY INDUSTRIAL hot glue gun. Something that puts the glue out like nobodies business. Something that won't make my fingers tired either if I'm doing it all day, if possible. I can spend up to $150. What works?
It's not me
There is someone with or using my name at one of the Yahoo services to access Asian porn sites. [more inside]
My own hotspot...
What is the legality of providing free/cheap wifi to neighbors? [more inside]
Salary history on a job application: Where and how?
Salary history questions: the job listing requests resume, cover letter and salary history. What is the most elegant/least awkward way to list the history? Also, I've been a freelance consultant for several years, what is the best way for the self-employed to list a salary? [more inside]
How to contact my estranged father for documents required for Irish Citizenshp?
I recently learned I am eligible for Irish citizenship because my grandparents were born in Ireland. I need to obviously prove my relation to them, which is where things get sticky. I am related to them by way of my somewhat estranged father. [more inside]
Headache-free travel between Croatia and Germany?
Planning a trip to Europe in September: the plan is to visit my girlfriend's family in Dubrovnik (Croatia) and Sarajevo (Bosnia & Herzegovina) for about a week, and then head up to Berlin for another week. What's the best way configure our travel plans? [more inside]
posted by freudenschade at 1:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by freudenschade at 1:28 PM PST - 7 comments
How to become a DB Admin in two weeks?
How to become a DB Admin in two weeks? [more inside]
posted by zephyr_words at 1:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by zephyr_words at 1:26 PM PST - 8 comments
What is the name of the short story about a Vietnam draft dodger?
Help me remember the name of this short story about a draft dodger in Vietnam. [more inside]
posted by BusyBusyBusy at 1:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by BusyBusyBusy at 1:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Should I file a claim for hail damage?
My car has a few dings in it from a hailstorm last night. Should I file a claim with my insurance? [more inside]
Why does my MacBook keep waking itself up?
My MacBook keeps waking itself up from sleep mode. Sometimes it gets "stuck" in a loop doing this over and over. It happens even with the screen closed. Any idea what's going on? [more inside]
They couldn't have asked us LAST week?
Wedding Music filter: My sister and I (both mezzos) have been tagged to sing at our cousin's wedding. This Sunday. Please help us find a song that is a) a duet, b) that we can both hit the notes on, c) is something we know or is easy to learn, and d) is not stupid. Does such a song exist?
Coloring an OSX Terminal window based on an ssh connection?
My career involves me using OSX Terminal ssh'd into other servers. Often, I have multiple ssh connections open, sometimes two or three to the same server. I can't bring myself to use tabs. Is there anything that can automatically be done to automatically color/title my terminal windows once I ssh into them? [more inside]
Adult diagnosis of a learning disability and where to go from here
Adult diagnosis of a learning disability and where to go from here [more inside]
Help me improve an employee's writing skills.
Looking for recommendations for English grammar workbook(s) designed for adults who did not finish high school years ago. [more inside]
How do I survive another day at my job?
How do I survive my last 3 months at work? I work in a dungeon with no windows, and lots of crazy people. More below. [more inside]
posted by All.star at 12:27 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by All.star at 12:27 PM PST - 20 comments
Another Private Parts Question
I'm not talking about bread... yeast question inside. [more inside]
Can Firefox menus use different fonts to display items in different languages?
Can Firefox menus use different fonts to display items in different languages? [more inside]
Songs about America
I'm driving cross country and am looking to make a mix CD for the road using songs about America. Ask Metafilter has previously tackled similar questions dealing with songs about Los Angeles, California, New York, New Jersey and even Europe, but what are some of the best songs about America?
The whole world's watching the cameraman
Does anyone know of an online source for what movies are filming at any given time in New Orleans (and where)? [more inside]
How can you detect arsenic in soil from a satellite?
How is it possible to detect arsenic in soil from a satellite? [more inside]
posted by destro at 10:50 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by destro at 10:50 AM PST - 3 comments
What's this song?
What's the song in this trailer? [more inside]
Typing this question hurt more than it really should.
Can someone recommend an ergonomics consultant in Toronto who will work with a home office? [more inside]
What's the best way to get dogs and cats to live together harmoniously?
What's the best way to get dogs and cats to live together harmoniously? [more inside]
Where should I look for a boyfriend.
I've recently come out of denial/uncertainty and realize I'm gay, I live in Adelaide, I don't really dig the club scene that much, but I want to meet other gay men. How do I find them? [more inside]
posted by Basalisk at 10:34 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Basalisk at 10:34 AM PST - 11 comments
Experience with a Spinal Cord Stimulator?
Anyone with experience with a Spinal Cord Stimulator? [more inside]
posted by cerebus19 at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by cerebus19 at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
What makes raw eggs dangerous?
What is the relationship between the age of a consumed raw egg and the risk of food poisoning, and what factors influence it - in general, but also specifically to salmonella? [more inside]
What is this novel called?!
Please help me identify this French novel! [more inside]
posted by nonmerci at 10:14 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by nonmerci at 10:14 AM PST - 3 comments
Looking for rooming/boarding near Catonsville Maryland.
Looking for rooming/boarding near Catonsville Maryland. [more inside]
Money and banking for American expats.
Expats, particularly Americans abroad, how do you manage your money? [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 9:47 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 9:47 AM PST - 19 comments
How do I find this Ohio t-shirt?
Help me find this AC/DC-themed Ohio t-shirt. [more inside]
posted by hifiparasol at 9:43 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by hifiparasol at 9:43 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm hungry! Oh, wait ... I'm not. What's up with the fleeting hunger pangs?
Is it normal to have a hunger pang and then, a couple of minutes later, to not be hungry? [more inside]
Filming in Public
What's the legal stance on filming on location in malls or downtown areas in the United States? [more inside]
Omega 3s: what form?
While there's some evidence that eating the omega 3's in fish, nuts, and seeds is helpful for lowering heart attack risk and lowering rates of depression, is there much scientific evidence, like university studies, to support the idea that taking omega 3 in capsule form is also beneficial? Isn't it like the situation with vitamins: possibly helpful in food, virtually no benefit shown when taken in a capsule?
posted by bbranden1 at 9:04 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by bbranden1 at 9:04 AM PST - 16 comments
Wedding ring engraving inspiration
How did you go about picking the engravings for your wedding rings? [more inside]
Free Decent Clip Art Sites?
I am looking for a good website for free clip art. I have googled but come up with rather lame clip art. I am putting together a one page memo and wanted some cartoonish things like aliens and comic book like designs. And I am using Word 2004 for the Mac.
Custom inlay for a shift knob?
Suggestions on something to put in the pattern/logo/inlay area on my car's aftermarket shift knob? [more inside]
Family-type things to do in DC
What to do in DC for a couple days with kids? [more inside]
posted by rodii at 7:26 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by rodii at 7:26 AM PST - 45 comments
How do I know who's going to pitch?
fantasybaseballfilter: First season of fantasy baseball after years of fantasy football, and I'm having a hard a time figuring out when individual pitchers are scheduled to pitch. [more inside]
posted by OilPull at 7:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by OilPull at 7:25 AM PST - 5 comments
A sensible saving plan for an uncertain international future?
PersonalFinanceFilter: 25 year old looking to start making payments into something pensionesque, but with an international bent. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy at 7:10 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Cantdosleepy at 7:10 AM PST - 7 comments
keynote woes
Keynote presentation: how to set up presenter display so that I see it, and in the projector is the normal presentation? Also any way to launch the presentation without launching the editor? [more inside]
posted by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sero_venientibus_ossa at 7:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Can the coronation of my tooth wait until January '09 when my treasury will be filled?
How long can I wait after a root-canal on a molar to get a crown put on? [more inside]
Yes, I'm.
Vagaries of the English Language, part n: I need to tell my boss why the contraction "I'm" cannot stand alone as a sentence. For example, "Yes, I am" is okay. "Yes, I'm" is not. I haven't been able to find any good logic for this case or that works for the different contractions in general ("don't" can also stand alone, "I'd" and "I've" cannot). Given this is about languages, and particularly English, "just because" is, alas, potentially the best answer.
I need clothing alteration skills.
Where can I learn the necessary skills to do clothing alterations professionally? I am a fairly skilled sewer and I'm smart enough to figure out how to do basic stuff (changing hems, replacing zippers, etc.); all I need is someone or something to show me how to do the more complicated alterations. I think I could enjoy that line of work. However, try as I might, I can't seem to find a resource to teach me these things (and I already checked the local university and technical college).
Converting .pub to .tif
I need to send files to a print shop in tiff format. I know I've done it before, but can't seem to figure it out now: How do you convert a MS Publisher file to tiff format? [more inside]
Pre-existing condition waiting period?
(USA filter) I just got health insurance, Yeah! But I just got a letter that I have to wait a year before they will pay for something that diagnosis "should have been" received before the effective date of my policy. [more inside]
Loan Woes
My partner and I need to acquire a loan for her grad school. The catch(es): She's not a citizen. We're gay. We don't have the first clue how to go about doing this. Help! [more inside]
Lights in the sky
When I look into the sky, I can see small, brilliant points of light darting around. What are they?
posted by Tarn at 3:10 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Tarn at 3:10 AM PST - 18 comments
Where should i sell my cards?
Whats the best way to get my home designed cards for sale in shops? [more inside]
Honeymoon Roadtrip Advice!
In order to avoid involvement in the general wedding preparations, I selflessly offered to book our entire honeymoon as a surprise. The plan is to spend 3 weeks in August touring the North-Eastern states. So far, however, I have only managed to book flights from England to New York and back. I now have 2 flights, 3 weeks apart, and a big void between them.
After exhaustive research on this site, tripadvisor and others, I am just exhausted. I'm not much closer to finalizing plans, let alone getting anything booked. Perhaps you could help? [more inside]
posted by HBWonderful at 2:22 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by HBWonderful at 2:22 AM PST - 22 comments
Is longevity the curse of happiness?
Know any happy 80-year-olds? [more inside]
Chariots of the Globs
Help identify a (most likely European) comic with Von Daniken style ancient astronauts that I vaguely remember from childhood. [more inside]
posted by Artw at 1:13 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Artw at 1:13 AM PST - 8 comments
Best TV Series Blog?
What is the best blog or site on TV Series to find the latest news on things like new season start date, ending of series etc.
I'm looking for news on Lost, Grace Anatomy, Desperate Housewives etc (you know, the popular stuff).
Using Word2007/2003 to make a bibliography
Word 2007 vs. 2003: It's complicated to go back-and-forth! Help me write my dissertation, please! [more inside]
May 14
Peanut / Crackerjack schedule
I want to buy tickets to a Yankee's / A's game in Oakland, but only if Chien Ming Wang is pitching. How/when can I find out when he's pitching, and how far ahead should I buy tickets? [more inside]
Videoplayback in Vista
Windows Vista seems to have much worse video playback compared to Windows XP. Any way to fix this? [more inside]
posted by Iax at 10:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Iax at 10:51 PM PST - 5 comments
My brothers and I are thinking about purchasing a house together. Good idea?
Have any of you (as adults) purchased a communal house to share with your siblings? Any tidbits of information? Wise words of wisdom? [more inside]
Am I Eligible for Dual Citizenship?
Can I, having been born in the US to a British citizen before 1983, attain dual citizenship? [more inside]
Please teach me about hearing aids
I need advice on purchasing hearing aids in Canada. [more inside]
VS.NET 2003 Migration
I am migrating Visual Studio.Net 2003 from and old dev machine to a new one. VS.NET has tons of environmental settings and GUI options that I have modified to my liking. Is there a way to copy those settings from my old dev machine to my new one? Thanks!
posted by GregWithLime at 9:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by GregWithLime at 9:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Configured, Boiled Down Numbers Please
A good, modern, local website traffic stats solution? [more inside]
Dry rot does not pass inspection
What kind of tires would you recommend for a 2001 Nissan Frontier SE RWD? [more inside]
Help my son & I do NYC right
Dad and almost 15 yr. old son will be visiting NYC from Fri. May 30th-Mon June 1. He's the sporty type so museums and MOMA type things aren't turning his crank. What are the 'don't miss', the 'should try and take in' and the 'at your own risk' things we should do/avoid ? [more inside]
Medium-range selection of dremel and appropriate bits?
So, what's a good dremel* in the $100 - $200 range, and what kind of bits do I want for this adventure? [more inside]
Anyone know the GP announcer in Speed Racer?
What happens to condo owner if condo reverts back to apartment?
My husband and I are looking at buying this lovely condo that was once an apartment. Unfortunately, with the market the way it is, these converted condos have been on the market since January and haven't sold but one unit. What happens if we buy one and it "reconverts" back to an apartment complex? [more inside]
Diners Drive-Ins and Dives from SF to Portland
Diners, Drive-ins and Dives road trip from SF to Portland (farther if needs be). [more inside]
posted by sir_rubixalot at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sir_rubixalot at 8:09 PM PST - 8 comments
What should I know about living with someone from Japan?
What do I need to know about living with someone from Japan? [more inside]
Does this waste gas?
When I push the gas pedal on my manual car down beyond where it accelerates, am I wasting gas? [more inside]
posted by yellowbkpk at 7:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by yellowbkpk at 7:57 PM PST - 11 comments
What happens to nerds that strike it big early in their careers?
What happens to rank-and-file tech guys after they strike it rich in a tech boom? Do they keep working? How do they spend their money? Do they waste their lives away? [more inside]
Post-Sneakernet file transfers!
I need to send files (photography, some in archives) to a few people on the internet. I just want to share images quickly, without using something like AIM or email. (Currently trying Pidgin, it keeps crapping out.) What are my options? [more inside]
Where to hold an off-site meeting outside of Manhattan?
Anyone have recommendations for a place where my 10 person, New York City-based design team can hold a 2 day off-site meeting? Should be within an hour of manhattan, ideally north of the city. We would need to be able to sleep there, and there would need to be a conference room with whiteboard, etc. Would be great if the place had some charm.
Why recycling plastic bags is so difficult?
Many townships don't seem to accept plastic bags for recycling. What is so special about them? What places do accept them for recycling?
posted by bargainhunter at 7:05 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bargainhunter at 7:05 PM PST - 11 comments
Needed: Functional Garbage Disposal ASAP!
Help! We're drowning in orange rinds, onion skins, and a mishmash of left overs! [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 6:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 6:59 PM PST - 12 comments
NYC booze tube
I'm looking for real New York area bars that have appeared on current television. [more inside]
Where are the night dancers?
A few years ago, I saw a series of videos online, all featuring odd robotic time-shifted dancing within urban environments at night. I can't track them down. [more inside]
posted by davebush at 6:11 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by davebush at 6:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Can my employer enforce a contract I don't have?
My current employer hasn't provided me with a contract, despite promising to on several occasions. I'm fine with this. I actually *don't want* a contract. [more inside]
Help me find this flashcard program?
About a year ago, I installed a freeware program onto my Dell Axim to aid with learning. Since then, the program has been removed and I've forgotten what it was called. I'm hoping someone out there can help me. [more inside]
posted by Proginoskes at 5:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Proginoskes at 5:56 PM PST - 4 comments
select address on firefox toolbar MAC?
this must be a really simple question to answer from a real simpleton but how why doesnt clicking on the address bar in Firefox on OSX leopard highlight it like it does on windows and how can i get it to do that easily?
posted by dougiedd at 5:33 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by dougiedd at 5:33 PM PST - 15 comments
Mein Sci-Fi Kampf
There was a post (I believe on Boing Boing) a few months ago about a sci-fi short story in the form of an internet message board. The message board was for a group of time travelers, and the new members were always being scolded for going back in time and killing Hitler (this was against the rules, as without Hitler we wouldn't have many technologies, etc etc). I have Google strings that I've tried inside... [more inside]
posted by pedmands at 5:10 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by pedmands at 5:10 PM PST - 14 comments
Press Button to Cross
How does the button on the pedestrian crossing lights work? Does it actually send some sort of signal to the traffic lights, or is it just a psychological thing? It seems rather random timing-wise.
Messenger bags versus backbacks?
Why do you prefer a messenger bag to a backpack / bookbag (or vice versa) for bicycle commuting? Should I get one? [more inside]
What veal cut is this, and how should I cook it?
Is this old Norman Mailer article online anywhere?
Is there a free full text version of Norman Mailer's article "The Psychology of Astronauts" available online anywhere? Or in an anthology that I could buy? [more inside]
Regular Expression Ninja
I want to become a regular expression ninja (a black belt). Where should I start? [more inside]
Don't piss just because you're pissed off.
How does one salvage a suitcase from cat piss? [more inside]
Don't forget your massage
I need a system to automagically remind my clients of their appointments via SMS text messaging. [more inside]
Looking for a smooth function from noisy observations
Statsfilter: I have a bunch of noisy measurements. Each has an (x,y) coordinate and a "score" for that location. Most of the scores are trustworthy, but with the occasonal outlier. I want to come up with a function f(x,y) that estimates what the score at (x, y) would be (whether or not I have an observation at exactly that location). I'd like the function to be smooth and resilient to noise. Can someone point me in the right direction? [more inside]
posted by Sockpuppet The First at 3:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Sockpuppet The First at 3:46 PM PST - 9 comments
nice chair
I want to buy two Barcelona® chairs, but $5000 each is ridiculous. Is there a physical or online store that sells modern and classic modern furniture at reasonable prices?
posted by plexi at 3:39 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by plexi at 3:39 PM PST - 18 comments
Travel questions to europa
Eurotrip questions Redux: Have read previous posts and researched but need some specific advice for two issues: Eurorail and Pay as you go cell plan! [more inside]
Portable hot tub
Can anyone recommend a good portable spa? Or have experience using a wood fired heater with a storage tank? [more inside]
Awkward parental relations: how to prevent?
My divorced parents are both going to be at my college graduation party. How do I deal with this? [more inside]
What can I expect from my colonoscopy?
Have you had a colonoscopy before? Great. What can I expect from mine? [more inside]
Broke my finger. Xray please.
I may have broken my finger...can't get an xray. help! [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 2:40 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by sweetkid at 2:40 PM PST - 19 comments
Feeling/being happy? How? Help me.
Feeling/being happy? How? Help me. I'm not 100% sure where to start with this one except I wanted to pose the question to fellow metafilterer's after my meeting with my psychologist today.... read on. [more inside]
Recommend a VW mechanic in PDX
Can you recommend a Volkswagen mechanic in Portland or Eugene, Oregon? [more inside]
posted by maniactown at 2:10 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by maniactown at 2:10 PM PST - 10 comments
Herniated disc + pregnancy = ?
Back trouble and pregnancy: Which is worse for a person with a herniated disc, a C-section (which I imagine will compromise the all-important core muscles) or vaginal delivery (which might cause the disk to rupture)? Also, I am prone to sciatica and assume that pregnancy will involve a lot of sciatic nerve pain--can this lead to a permanent worsening of my condition or would it be relieved once I gave birth? [more inside]
Because I *want* to drink orange juice after brushing my teeth.
Where can I buy Euthymol in Oxford? I could buy it in Morrisons in Manchester, but it doesn't seem to have made its way down South. I'm finding it hard to go back to mint-flavoured toothpaste!
posted by chorltonmeateater at 1:13 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by chorltonmeateater at 1:13 PM PST - 13 comments
How to salvage a bad wedding photography experience?
Trying to salvage a bad wedding photography experience. How do I utilize and process these files and help a burned bride? [more inside]
posted by bristolcat at 12:57 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by bristolcat at 12:57 PM PST - 25 comments
Help me find medical insurance in Boston.
Help me find medical insurance in Boston. [more inside]
Where should a geek go to grad school to study urban planning?
Where should a computer science geek go to grad school to study urban planning? [more inside]
posted by zvs at 12:20 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zvs at 12:20 PM PST - 9 comments
BBC Documentary Filter
Looking for the name of a BBC documentary involving people performing interpretive dances which portray the lives/mating rituals of insects. [more inside]
posted by Hutch at 12:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Hutch at 12:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Sick as a 'gou'
It's the middle of the night in Taipei, Taiwan and I'm shivering with a fever of 101.7 degrees F - at what point should I head to the hospital? [more inside]
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 12:06 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Dr.James.Orin.Incandenza at 12:06 PM PST - 20 comments
Can I get paid for people printing my photos?
Are there any websites that allow you to upload photos and get paid for people printing them? [more inside]
posted by sliderjc at 11:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by sliderjc at 11:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Big numbers make my head hurt
Can someone help me understand the relationship between the bit size of an SSL certificate and the size of the session key used? (If any). [more inside]
Headed out on the trail - help equip our sing-a-long arsenal!
My girlfriend and I are hiking the Appalachian trail for two weeks at the end of the month. We're taking along a Martin Backpacker (guitar) and a small set of bongos. What are some very excellent blues/folk/bluegrass/mountain songs that we should learn before we go? [more inside]
How can I prove I'm on time?
How can I prove to my supervisor that I'm arriving and leaving to and from work at my scheduled times? [more inside]
I only have two pairs of work pants.
Can I wash this? I have a ladies suit, 60 linen/40 silk with poly lining. The tag of course says dry clean only, but is there a valid reason for that? I would like to wash the pants in cold/cold water on the handwash cycle of my frontloader. The jacket will go to the cleaners as needed. Chances of success?
HELP! I need to update a site that is outdated.
I need a web page design program that will work with pages that were originally done in Adobe Page Mill, and have .swf files from around 2003 or so. [more inside]
posted by Meep! Eek! at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Meep! Eek! at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
Y'know how Jim Fixx died? A heart attack, while he was jogging!
I will be jogging in my first 5K race in a week and a half. What can I do in the upcoming days to ensure I don't crash and burn? [more inside]
Can't open the hood of her car!
Both the normal inside-the-car hood release latch and the external back-up hood release cable have broken off of my friend's 98 Ford Escort Wagon, and we need to get under the hood to make the battery cooperate. [more inside]
Russia trip
A friend and I are planning a trip to Russia this summer to visit a friend who has been working there for a couple years. My first question: Will this make getting a tourist visa more difficult (given we will not be staying in a hotel)? Secondly: We'd like to travel to a couple of other countries while we're there, but we're at a bit of a loss as to where... [more inside]
Ctrl+V..? No... Shift+Ctrl+V...? No.... Argh!
Is there a shortcut in Photoshop CS2/CS3 that pastes something into your current layer? Something so simple is driving me crazy! [more inside]
posted by Bakuun at 10:14 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Bakuun at 10:14 AM PST - 7 comments
How eco-friendly is Crate & Barrel's eco-friendly furniture?
Should I bother trying to buy eco-friendly furniture? Crate and Barrel claims that many of their products are eco-friendly. Although there is much discussion in the blogosphere about the existence of C&B's claim, I haven't found anything in the way of discussion about how eco-friendly the furniture really is. Can someone with more expertise in furniture production help me? (BTW, I'm most interested in couches.) [more inside]
posted by Xalf at 10:07 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Xalf at 10:07 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I import 150 unknown RSS feeds?
I have a list of a few hundred sites that I need to subscribe to via RSS. I have the URLs, but not the feed URLs. Is there a way to subscribe en masse without knowing the feed URLs? I need a way to automate this as it's something I'll need to do again in the future. [more inside]
posted by o2b at 9:45 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by o2b at 9:45 AM PST - 2 comments
Graduation gift for a future homeless counselor?
My sister graduates college this week, and I want to get her a gift that will be useful for her at work. She'll be counseling homeless people at various shelters and other locations in Washington DC. Besides pepper spray (our running joke), what are some practical gifts I could get her? [more inside]
posted by scottso17 at 9:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by scottso17 at 9:43 AM PST - 10 comments
I've got a recurring mystery illness. Any help?
I've had an illness come back twice in 4 months. No insurance, so I figured I'd query the hivemind. Muscle aches, short fever and gastro-intestinal distress after the jump. [more inside]
"Ludwig the last crumpet was mine!"
StoryresearchFilter: Information needed on relations between superstar Cambridge dons of the 1930s-1950s. i.e. Russell, Wittgenstein, Turing, Keynes. [more inside]
posted by greytape at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by greytape at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face?
My landlord is a slime bucket and I need to break my lease. What kind of repercussions might I face? [more inside]
Origami paper in jewel tone colors?
Where can I buy origami paper in colors which are more 'jewel tones' than the usual 'primary' colors? [more inside]
Where to find 35mm films (movies) to use for training?
Where to find 35mm films (movies) to use for training? [more inside]
What causes this kind of electrical problem?
What electrical misconfiguration would cause there to be enough current to give a mild shock when the screws going into a switch plate are touched -- yet not enough of a problem to pop the circuit breaker? [more inside]
peas in a pod
I'm riding with a stranger for 10 hours in a small car. What are some ways I can make the ride go easier, be more fun and enjoyable for both parties? [more inside]
$2400 early termination fees from Qwest!!!!
How should I contest the big bad phone company? More inside. [more inside]
SF Filter: How much do you think my bonus room is worth?
SF Filter: How much do you think my bonus room is worth? [more inside]
PortlandInternetFilter
Am I really stuck with Comcast as my only cable internet provider in Portland OR? [more inside]
posted by bhance at 8:20 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by bhance at 8:20 AM PST - 19 comments
Career reboot opportunities requiring minimal experience
What programs are offered in your field for a college graduate with little to no relevant experience who's nevertheless decided she wants to pursue a career in it? [more inside]
Nethack on a Blackberry?
Has anyone been able to successfully run Nethack or any roguelike on the Blackberry (8830)? I've exhausted my ability to find anything relevant from google later than 2004. Thanks!
posted by lyam at 7:54 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lyam at 7:54 AM PST - 4 comments
What is this hole in my backyard?
While digging out the backyard of our Philly rowhome to lay a patio, I came across a brick-lined pit with a pipe in it (pictures here and here). What is it? [more inside]
posted by zempf at 7:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by zempf at 7:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me market myself as a new math teacher.
Help me market myself as a secondary math teacher. I am one year out of college with Econ and Finance degrees, have minor classroom experience, and have had jobs irrelevant to education. [more inside]
Just the thought of a throat culture makes me gag
Can I train myself to tolerate throat cultures? [more inside]
Taxes begone!
Can I avoid paying PA sales tax if I'm buying from and for an international location? [more inside]
posted by Static Vagabond at 7:19 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Static Vagabond at 7:19 AM PST - 2 comments
What is the psychology of friendship?
Lately, the concept of "friends" seems to have become incredibly diluted by the casual use of the term by Facebook, MySpace et al. But in "the real world" what do you consider to be important when you are making and becoming friends? Is it how long you've known someone? How frequently you meet up? What you have in common? Something more intangible?
Also, I'd love recommendations of any books looking at the psychology of how people become friends.
posted by pipstar at 7:10 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by pipstar at 7:10 AM PST - 21 comments
Places in Maine to spend an anniversary?
My wife and I want to go somewhere in Maine in July for our anniversary. It'd ideally be relaxing, out of the way, something that feels like... well, Maine. And lobsters! And the coast.
Any tips? We're in our early 30s, if that matters.
Apothecaries in the Middle Ages
Any good reading about apothecaries in the middle ages? [more inside]
posted by slyrabbit at 7:04 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by slyrabbit at 7:04 AM PST - 7 comments
Please help us avoid mold in the attic.
We just bought a house, and the bathroom fan currently vents into the attic. I know this isn't good, and I have done a bunch of googling, but I still have questions. Like: who should do the work -- a roofer, a handyman, someone else? Is it better to vent through the roof or through the wall, as our handyman suggests? Any other things I should know?
The Ninth Circle Of CS Hell
Is my liver going to rot and fall out my ass?
I've been pooing water for nearly 3 months now. My liver tests came back a month ago with the GGT being extremely high. I take a lot of prescription meds, and before the shitting-water problem was a heavy drinker. I've stopped drinking completely for several weeks now, but have yet to notice much of a change. I'm seeing the doctor again soon. What should I be thinking about/asking? [more inside]
posted by Soulbee at 6:48 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Soulbee at 6:48 AM PST - 14 comments
What skills would a developer need to automate file downloads from websites?
What skills would a developer need to make a program to download multiple files from several different websites, name the files, and place them in a specific location? [more inside]
posted by alrightokay at 6:10 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by alrightokay at 6:10 AM PST - 20 comments
Music for wife in labor...
How to fix loose portable radio antenna?
Portable radio antenna is loose and falling over. Can I fix? [more inside]
posted by JanetLand at 5:39 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by JanetLand at 5:39 AM PST - 1 comment
Compulsive shopping
Help me kick my compulsive shopping habit! [more inside]
Office War!
How do I start a good natured inter-office war? [more inside]
Help me, I'm a late adopter.
How do I learn new programming languages and start using modern web apps without getting frustrated and angry? [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen at 3:26 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 3:26 AM PST - 34 comments
Where to find good training resources for Access 2003?
What books / reference materials / training resources for Access 2003 can you recommend for a n00b? [more inside]
What's cramping my style?
Cramp, cramp, everywhere! I'm suffering from a rather tenacious bout of cramp. What the hell's going on? [more inside]
TV blogs?
Needing recommendations for TV blogs, including British TV [more inside]
Can't you be more careful?
UK Data Protection: The borough council has 'mislaid' personal information. What would you do? [more inside]
posted by boosh at 2:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by boosh at 2:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Coffee Antidote For Falling Asleep?
I drank some coffee at 9 pm, and at 2 am, I am still wide awake. Anyone have tips for neutralizing caffeine or speeding it out of my system? Or for falling asleep while I'm still wired? [more inside]
Will US immigration make me pay old parking tickets?
Very old parking tickets/fines and US immigration... do I have to pay up when I come home? [more inside]
Adobe Indesign: I'm getting weird lines on my images when i export in Jpeg.
Adobe Indesign: I'm getting weird lines on my images when i export in Jpeg. [more inside]
Looking for a CG-generated Mr. Potato head
Where can I find a higher resolution image of this computer graphic generated Mr. Potato Head? [more inside]
posted by jaimev at 12:02 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jaimev at 12:02 AM PST - 4 comments
May 13
Aussie looking for a DVR that uses EPG
I'm looking for recommendations for a Digital Video Recorder for Australian Free to Air TV that also gets information from an EPG of some type. [more inside]
The Pliers Years
How common were broken-off knobs on old TVs? [more inside]
Help me get back on track..
So I just realized I've lost the GPS I bought thanks to a previous AskMe. Presuming I don't miraculously find it, what should I replace it with? [more inside]
You want money for what?
What are some free/public source of VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) based info? Carfax charges $20 to rehash (what I think is) public information. I'd like to gather sources so I can do it / offer it for free. Does anyone know of flood / salvage / etc sites I could grab the data from?
Name that Tune
Whats that song? In an advertisement featuring the Concorde, showing it taking off (in slow motion with heat fumes rising in the foreground), the ad played in the early 1990s, and the song went "(something) (something) with Jesus... the great (something) in the sky" and there was cowbell. (It sounds like ELO to me but I cant find or name the song). [more inside]
posted by jak68 at 10:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jak68 at 10:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Real analysis self-study book
What's a good real analysis textbook for a self-learner who doesn't have much of a pure math background? [more inside]
If I had said that, I would have been wrong.
I was recently laid off and given only one week's severance. Several people have told me that this is not legal. Could they be right? [more inside]
Industry-specific social networks?
Good examples of web-based professional social networks? [more inside]
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 9:17 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Fiasco da Gama at 9:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Cuban cigars in Toronto
Good (friendly, knowledgeable & good selection) cigar stores in Toronto? Also: Cuban cigars [more inside]
Mickey Mantle Baseball Card
I'd like to purchase an authentic Mickey Mantle baseball card from the 50s...long story which i won't go into, but know nothing about them, just want one. Reputable sources? Should I be looking for something particular...???? Price range to be expected?
Fun & Games at work
Not quite a lump in my throat...
You know that feeling in your throat when you're about to burp? I'm getting that for extended periods of time, but without any eventual belching. Any ideas what it could be (and whether I should seek medical attention)? [more inside]
The Price of an 'e'
Should I legally change my often mispronounced name? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 8:14 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 8:14 PM PST - 51 comments
East Nashville & Antioch
where are the nice parts of east nashville and antioch?
Brazil v. Argentina?
This summer, I'm set to attend a 5-week program in Brazil's Atlantic forest. I'm going to be in Sao Paulo state, but a ways outside the city. I have a week afterward to be a big dumb tourist, and I'm trying to decide whether I should stay in metropolitan Sao Paulo, or fly to Buenos Aires. [more inside]
Is "bonzer" bonzer?
To bonzer or not to bonzer, that is the question for our Aussie MeFites. [more inside]
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 7:57 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by It's Raining Florence Henderson at 7:57 PM PST - 31 comments
Botox shots with pregnancy
Botox and early pregnancy? What are the possible consequences and side-effects? [more inside]
posted by lundman at 7:15 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lundman at 7:15 PM PST - 11 comments
Killing time w/ laptop in midtown Manhattan.
So, I am flying to NYC this week for an interview in midtown. I arrive at JFK about 3 hours prior to my interview. Where can I go to hang out with my laptop in relative peace? [more inside]
Seattle-area Property Management?
Seattle property management company recommendations? [more inside]
Using My Right Brain
How can I improve my art awareness (i.e paintings, sculpture, crafts, etc.)? [more inside]
posted by netbros at 6:49 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by netbros at 6:49 PM PST - 25 comments
When Does Most Tooth Decay Occur?
When does most tooth decay occur? [more inside]
Should I go to grad school for my Msc in International Relations?
Ok here's my deal. I graduated with a degree in PolySci 5 years ago and have since worked in sales in the corporate sector. About a year ago I came to the conclusion that this wasn't for me long term, began volunteering in international development locally (and really enjoyed it) and started the process of applying to graduate programs in International Relations this past fall. I've been accepted to my top choices (average schools, not Tufts, Harvard etc) and I am sitting here looking at my acceptance letters and having a bit of a tough time deciding whether to go or not... the overall student loan debt that I'd face (of $50K max) is scaring me...should money make the decision for me?
I'm almost dumb enough just to try one. Almost.
SimEarth remake? (Not Spore)
Does anyone know if there's anything like a re-make, or any game that's very similar in gameplay/mechanics to SimEarth? [more inside]
Dry out moist fertilizer for drop spreader?
How do I dry out an old bag of weed and feed for use with a drop spreader? [more inside]
How can I log viewer clicks on internet-hosted video?
I want to put a bunch of short videos on a website, and set it up in such a way that I can get a log of when viewers click the keyboard or mouse in response to what they see on the video. In other words, I want to tell the viewer, "Watch video A and click every time you see a cat." "Now, watch video B and click every time you see a dog." How might I accomplish this? [more inside]
Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney?
Can you recommend a literary agent or attorney? I'm in the US. [more inside]
Palau for North Americans?
My SO (I'm 44 and she is 40) has been offered a job with the government in Palau and we are leaning toward going but would like opinions (other than from the offering office).
1. We've been told that it is generally expensive there but housing would be provided. How costly are food, utilities and other various expenses?
2. Palau is small of course but how do you get around? Bike? Scooter?Golf Cart?
3. I'm from the USA and quite comfortable with a variety of cultures, she is Canadian and the same . We are both polite and get along well where we've gone. According to the CIA world factbook 1.6% of the population is caucasian. What should we expect as far as socializing?
4. She will be employed, I have no job there but a fairly large skillset, can I expect to find some employment? (Full-time isn't necessary, just some work).
5. Any other advice not covered in the above questions would be appreciated. [more inside]
Thunderbird/IMAP doesn't update correctly
Why do messages keep showing up as new / undeleted in my IMAP Thunderbird e-mail? [more inside]
posted by one_bean at 4:35 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by one_bean at 4:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Where to go in LA for Yoruba?
I'd like to delve deeper into one of the Yoruba-based religions. Where can I go for Candomble, Umbanda, Santeria, or Voodoo in Los Angeles, CA? [more inside]
Where can I find used dentures?
My mom is looking for used dentures or dental molds for an art project. Where would someone find such a thing?
posted by Floydd at 3:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Floydd at 3:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Pads Shriek Only AFTER The Brake Job
I took my 04 Camry in for a brake job. Rotors were warped, pads were fine (they weren't making a sound). The mechanic replaced pads and rotors. I paid hundreds of dollars. Now, 200 miles after the work, my pads are shrieking. Can anyone think of why this might happen?
What computer science classes I should take before Graduate Schools?
My question is that I want to know what computer science classes at a community college I should take before enrolling in a MLS graduate school? [more inside]
I want to have bad dreams
I need some good horror film ideas because I feel like I've seen them all. [more inside]
anybody recognize this alphabet?
anyone familiar with the language/alphabet used in this WWII-era document from western China? my best guess is something related to the Yi language, but that could (of course) be totally wrong.
RUN, FAT BOY, RUN
How do I go from out-of-shape to a baseline level of fitness in a relatively short time without giving myself a heart attack or a stroke? [more inside]
posted by scrump at 2:50 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by scrump at 2:50 PM PST - 16 comments
Group blog - how to get individual post count?
If I've got a Blogger-hosted blog with multiple contributors, is there any way to easily see how many posts each person has submitted, short of counting them all manually?
posted by TheTelf at 2:50 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by TheTelf at 2:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Songs about drug addiction
Looking for songs about overdosing on drugs and drug addiction. [more inside]
I never Excelled in Excel
I have no clue what I am doing in Excel, so this is going to be a bit hard to explain, but hopefully somebody can help me here. I want to give Excel some text, and have it output a string. Let me explain. [more inside]
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 2:32 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by B(oYo)BIES at 2:32 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for fitness/exercise related websites, books, mag's
I want to work out, but I know nothing about fitness or exercise. Recommend me some of your favorite websites, books, magazines.. anything that would help out a fitness fledgling. [more inside]
posted by Sufi at 2:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Sufi at 2:24 PM PST - 14 comments
How to export from Avid?
I'm using Avid Xpress Pro HD 5.2. I have found that it won't import .mov files unless the latest version of quicktime is installed on the computer. However, it won't export unless I install a much older version of quicktime (6.1) (Otherwise I get error message "export format may require audio or video tracks.") [more inside]
posted by eric1200 at 2:19 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by eric1200 at 2:19 PM PST - 2 comments
Where can I get a mod chip for the original Playstation?
Where can I get a mod chip for the original Playstation? [more inside]
posted by bradbane at 2:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by bradbane at 2:05 PM PST - 7 comments
It's called a skyride 'cause it rides thru the sky.
What to do with two townhouses?
What to do with two townhouses that my sister and I may be taking over ownership of soon? [more inside]
posted by littleredwagon at 1:59 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by littleredwagon at 1:59 PM PST - 5 comments
I just can't do it Captain! I don't have the power!
Will a UK DVD player have enough power, using an adaptor, to work properly in Canada? [more inside]
posted by sabotagerabbit at 1:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sabotagerabbit at 1:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Guy-Friendly Messenger-Style Camera/Laptop Bag?
BagFilter: Looking for a camera bag for my DSLR that will also hold my smallish (13.3-inch) laptop if I need it to. Really, really prefer a messenger bag style. Also, I'm a guy. [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 1:07 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 1:07 PM PST - 21 comments
Paypal alternatives
What are the best paypal alternatives? For setting up a many to many payment system? [more inside]
posted by specialk420 at 12:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by specialk420 at 12:26 PM PST - 7 comments
Fix my network connection
I used to use a program called DU Super Controler to limit bandwidth to World of Warcraft and keep it from crashing my DSL modem. This doesn't appear to work with Vista. What will? [more inside]
Seeking advice to relieve major breastmilk pumping discomfort.
We have a healthy 6 week old girl. We've come to a point where the quality of life for Mom isn't very pleasurable in terms of breastfeeding. We both wanted to breastfeed our child but we're approaching 'last resort' and transitioning to formula. I would like to help Mom as much as possible so I'm looking for some advice from others. [more inside]
posted by timmins at 12:01 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by timmins at 12:01 PM PST - 36 comments
Float like a....
Can someone identify this Butterfly? Looks slightly like an Adonis Blue (Polyommatus ballagarus), but don't think it is. Apologies for the terrible image... It's from the North of Ireland.
Excel-Filter - How do I randomly reorder an array?
Someone asked me if I could use Excel to take a table of information and put it into a new table randomly. Without thinking about it too hard I said "Yeah, I bet I could do that." Turns out I spoke too soon. [more inside]
posted by qldaddy at 11:24 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by qldaddy at 11:24 AM PST - 7 comments
Carbon Footprint of Junk Mail?
What is the carbon footprint for unsolicited, promotional mail for one year in the USA? [more inside]
What should every wannabe lawyer know?
If you were going to design a course of self-study in U.S. law that starts with the basics and moves outward, what would you recommend for reading? [more inside]
Laptop compatible batteries?
BoringQuestionFilter: Are OEM-compatible laptop batteries as good as OEM batteries? Any experiences, good or bad, with compatible batteries, or tips for getting a good one?
Writing a (non-academic) resume for a perpetual student?
Writing a (non-academic) resume for a perpetual student? [more inside]
Traveling With a DSLR
Backpacking with a DSLR Camera - Any advice? [more inside]
Crazy things guys have done for love?
What are some crazy and/or impressive things guys have done for love, or to win a woman's hand? [more inside]
Are the Villages in Florida as nice as they seem?
My mom is considering retiring and moving from NJ to The Villages in Florida and asked me to check up on it a bit. It seems almost too good to be true. [more inside]
posted by Brainy at 10:07 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by Brainy at 10:07 AM PST - 27 comments
Need history-tour services for the Deaf in Boston
Are there any history-based tours in Boston that accomodate the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing? [more inside]
You suck! No, you! Mom?!?!
How do you resolve conflicts in rec sport leagues, minor traffic accidents, etc. - especially when any relevant arbiters or authorities are either late arriving or unlikely to arrive at all. [more inside]
posted by NoRelationToLea at 9:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by NoRelationToLea at 9:59 AM PST - 10 comments
What are Directions for a Board of Directors
Leave a comment...Oops, not so fast!
I have a blog on (new) Blogger, and somehow I have managed to remove the envelope icon for "comments" (which may explain why I never have any comments on my blog). Help! How did I do this, and how do I get it back? (link to blog, details inside) [more inside]
posted by misha at 9:43 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by misha at 9:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Simple music machine for kids?
Our kids, 5 and 7, haven't singled in on any specific instrument yet (nor, perhaps, will they ever), but they do love listening to, humming/singing, and dancing to all kinds of music, and playing the various "minor" instruments we've got. We're thinking about buying some sort of simple music machine/synth to have in the house for them play around with. Any recommendations?
posted by progosk at 9:17 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by progosk at 9:17 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I sell a piece of medical equipment?
How do I sell a piece of medical equipment to the chiropractic/wellness market? [more inside]
Tipping etiquette by the event planner at a catered event
Who and how much should I tip at a catered dinner event that I planned? [more inside]
posted by sarahnade at 9:07 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by sarahnade at 9:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Why can't I date?
How do I develop a thick enough skin to date? [more inside]
Apart from that it's an awful idea.
What should I know about trying to have casual first-time sex at a fantasy convention? [more inside]
I ain't puttin no wax on and I sure as hell ain't takin' no wax off.
Experienced in Martial Arts? I am looking to begin training Krav Maga/KAPAP (with some BJJ thrown in) and some Kali/Escrima (with some JKD thrown in) in the very near future and was wondering if our resident Mefite Artists had any positive/negative experiences with any of them. [more inside]
posted by longbaugh at 8:49 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by longbaugh at 8:49 AM PST - 15 comments
What should we call our trading platform?
I need suggestions for a name for an online trading platform for work, does anyone have any ideas?
Recommend a light, safe laptop bag
Help me choose a light laptop bag, comfortable to wear, with good protection for my 14" widescreen. [more inside]
Who did Office Depot go to set up an online storefront?
I've been tasked with finding an e-commerce consulting company to help guide us (we are a wing of a fortune 500 company) through the entire e-commerce process. Not so much creating it necessarily, but more guidance/consulting.
My google-fu is yielding all fluff. Ideally, looking for "Company X helped Barnes & Noble switch to an online storefront" type of info, so I can back up any suggestions I might be able to make.
Tabs in Filemaker not working
When I try to create a tab using Filemaker Pro 8.0v2 on my Mac (OS version 10.4.11), it displays correctly in "edit" mode. But when I enter data-entry mode, FM "sees through" the tab - and displays all fields (from all the tabs) stacked on top of one another. Clicking the other tabs, I see the same thing - all fields stacked. [more inside]
No short term disability? Are you kidding me?
Asking for future-MIL: She works a part-time (25-30hrs/wk) job in Florida, diagnosed with breast cancer, had to undergo surgery and needed time off work, but she was under the impression that she had short term disability, had mastectomy and must be off work for six weeks, tries to file for short term disability and come to find out, no short term disability. What can she do? [more inside]
How can I fall asleep without the nightly existential review?
Every night when I get in bed I have an existential crisis that makes falling asleep difficult. What can I do? [more inside]
Would you move here?
Registered sex offender in the neighborhood, would you move in if you had two kids under the age of six? The house is perfect in a very quiet neighborhood at the end of long mostly dead end road. He was convicted 18 years ago of forcible rape with an 11 yr old boy. He is now married and lives just up the road and I mean "just". I would love to hear rational thoughts for and against. Thanks!
What tests are early "screens" for cancer?
If we always hear, "They could've beaten his cancer if they'd only found it sooner," then why aren't we all getting screened for cancer long before the doctor orders the tests? What tests can I get now (MRI? CT?) to check for such things? I assume that money is the issue (isn't it always?), but if I'm willing to spend the cash, what do I need to do for me and for my family members?
posted by jackypaper at 8:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by jackypaper at 8:01 AM PST - 16 comments
Skype and run
10 days ago I received a skype pop-up that my password had recently been changed and I should log in with my new password (I had not changed my password). I tried to recover my password and received :"Skype Name and email address entered do not match." What to do? [more inside]
How does a kippah stay on?
JewishFilter: how do Jewish people wear a kippah (aka yarmulke) without it falling off every ten seconds? We're just talking about this at work, Google fails us, and we can't figure it out, it seems like it would fall off whenever you moved.
posted by paperclip at 7:53 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by paperclip at 7:53 AM PST - 21 comments
Gift ideas for H.S. grad going into architecture
My sister is graduating high school and heading to Lawrence Tech. to study architecture. What are some gift ideas for things she'll find useful/necessary in her classes? [more inside]
posted by JeremiahBritt at 7:50 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by JeremiahBritt at 7:50 AM PST - 14 comments
What level of success have you had cutting down on incoming junk mail and how?
I saw this thread from last year, which listed some sites for cutting down on junk mail. If you have used some or all of them, how effective was it? Which one(s) did you use? [more inside]
Wordpress/PHP/Dreamhost web hosting question
Wordpress/PHP/Dreamhost web hosting question: I run Wordpress 1.5.2 on a particular web page which is hosted with Dreamhost. This web page has been running fine for years and I haven't done anything to change it. However, sometime within the last few weeks, the sidebar started "choking" on a particular line of code: Nothing after this line is processed or appears on the page. If this line of code is removed, everything else appears normally. Help? [more inside]
posted by trystero at 7:30 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by trystero at 7:30 AM PST - 19 comments
Standard new PC blues
Various quandaries in building a new PC [more inside]
What questions do you have about crowdsourcing?
Stanford/MIT Venture Lab (VLAB) is holding a panel discussion at the Stanford Business School on Crowdsourcing -- when companies use the wisdom of crowds to build business value. We're crowdsourcing questions for the event and want to ask for suggestions on what our moderator, Jeff Howe from Wired (who coined the term crowdsourcing) should ask our panel of participants about the topic. What questions would you want to ask a panel of top VCs, company CEOs and journalists involved in the space? What are you most curious about when it comes to crowdsourcing?
Mmmm... cupcakes nom nom nom...
Help me improve the texture/crumb/density of my cupcakes! [more inside]
posted by missuswayne at 7:15 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by missuswayne at 7:15 AM PST - 19 comments
Israel Travel Tips Needed
I'm traveling to Israel next month for a family wedding. Most of the hotels and transportation are taken care of but I looking for other sidetrips/places that are worth visiting. [more inside]
an offer I can't refuse
Nearly two years ago, a guest at the hotel I work at offered me something. Two years later, I'd like to take him up on it. What etiquette is involved? [more inside]
Drowning in Chiles.
Help me use these giant sacks of dried chiles. [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou at 6:01 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by zennoshinjou at 6:01 AM PST - 15 comments
Where to treat in Oslo
I need recommendations for a good, not-too-expensive restaurant in Oslo. [more inside]
Extremely NSFW sex question.
After watching a sword swallowing routine in a magic act, one of my good friends commented that she would really like to be able to deep-throat her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 4:02 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ®@ at 4:02 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you give me some ideas on how to be a better mother to my 15 year old son? I'm a man.
How do I, as a man, show my son a caring and feminine side to life? I've raised my son in classic, tough-guys-don't-cry fashion. I worry that I haven't given him the tools to form the best relationships with the opposite sex or to be more caring and compassionate and I want to redress the very male influences in his upbringing. Are there any other single fathers out there who have the same concerns? How have you dealt with them? Are there any good resources you would recommend? Any women who have experience of young men mainly raised by their fathers? What are your thoughts? Am I worrying unnecessarily? [more inside]
sex in bondage porn? i'll be damned.
What's a good resource for the history of laws governing BDSM pornography? [discussion, of course, potentially nsfw] [more inside]
posted by nadawi at 3:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by nadawi at 3:38 AM PST - 6 comments
Ich brauche Bücher!
What are some good books in German for a moderately advanced student of the language? [more inside]
a us-centric post : )
Things to consider when looking for accomodation in Providence ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity at 1:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sgt.serenity at 1:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Backpacks, Shoes and More for 3 Month Eurail Trip in European Winter!
Four part backpacking question: backpacks, international shipping, shoes, and more travel orientated places to ask such questions. [more inside]
When in doubt, it's a "renal" something or a "hepatic" something.
On Thursday morning, I'm taking my final exam in Anatomy & Physiology II. I typically have test anxiety, and this time, it's reaching fever pitch. What are your favorite little mnemonics and/or rules of thumb that you rely upon in order to remember... uh, everything? [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie at 12:23 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by houseofdanie at 12:23 AM PST - 10 comments
Why does Firefox hate hearts?
Firefox refuses to show the heart symbol (♥) correctly. It shows up as a straight, vertical line instead. Is there anything I can do to fix it? [more inside]
posted by elisabethjw at 12:12 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by elisabethjw at 12:12 AM PST - 17 comments
Outsourcing proprietary work
How can i outsource my job (or a portion thereof) if my job involves access to a very large, complex database that is not (currently) available outside the four walls of the company. [more inside]
May 12
Looking for spaceship-themed immune system video
I remember seeing this really cool spaceship-themed immune system video in school about 7 years ago. I don't remember the name, but I'd love to find it and watch it again. Does anyone know what I'm talking about?
posted by ssnickerer at 10:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ssnickerer at 10:58 PM PST - 11 comments
What hotels are in/near the Germantown section of Philadelphia?
Can you help in finding a hotel in or near the Germantown section of Philadelphia? [more inside]
Done and done
I do this menial task at work at least once, and usually several times a day, which involves running my scripts and then sending out a mass email. The body of my email currently consists of the word 'Done'. I'd like as many ways as possible to say 'the task is completed' and be generally silly. [more inside]
posted by Mach5 at 9:26 PM PST - 78 comments
posted by Mach5 at 9:26 PM PST - 78 comments
cool classic gift for a one year old
Next Sunday is my friends son's 1st birthday, what can I get the little tyke that would be a great gift for about $50, it hopefully would be something that is not a stuffed animal, that will last until the time he has the ability to remember it.
posted by kanemano at 9:18 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kanemano at 9:18 PM PST - 27 comments
How Low Can You Go ?
What are some examples of high quality yet dirt cheap guitar brands/models (ex. Rondo)? [more inside]
Why is Gmail (through Mac Mail) not sending some email messages?
Help! Why is my Gmail, accessed through my Macbook's Mail application, occasionally not sending emails, even though they're listed as "sent"? [more inside]
Trying to Buy Low so I can Sell High
Please to give ideas on depressed stocks/funds/securities to put some money into during the downturn. [more inside]
Help me de-vole my garden. Humanely.
Help! I have voles! How do I get rid of them? Do those repellent sprays work? How about those sonic things? [more inside]
posted by chowflap at 7:44 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by chowflap at 7:44 PM PST - 8 comments
delicious or deadly snack?
BotulismFilter: Should I eat this? [more inside]
I'm trying to help someone with their economic stimulus payment (but I suck at this stuff)
A friend who is severely disabled and volunteers at our school is hoping to get the Economic Stimulus Payment. According to the IRS he is totally eligible, but there's a catch. [more inside]
posted by snsranch at 7:28 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by snsranch at 7:28 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I tell my parents I'm not a devilworshipper?
How to I gracefully tell my parents that I've changed religions? [more inside]
Big Sur = Big Risk?
I need advice on first come first served camping in Big Sur, we are going to be there May 30-31 and want more "rustic" sites which are usually non-reservation sites. Are there times that are best? Places that are more off-the-beaten-path so less likely to be scooped up? [more inside]
How do I make the modifications my Magnavox Stereophonic Hi Fi Console desperately needs ?
How can I make the modifications/hacks my Magnavox Stereophonic Hi Fi console desperately needs. [more inside]
Really, I've culled a lot out already.
Organization Filter: How do you organize a bunch of definitely weird and sometimes incredibly disparate STUFF? [more inside]
S&P 500 for Companies Using Loonies
Can someone point me in towards something considered to be the Canadian equivalent to the S&P 500? [more inside]
posted by plaidrabbit at 5:55 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by plaidrabbit at 5:55 PM PST - 8 comments
How can we NOT move to Vista without hoarding XP licenses?
Can someone clarify how (volume?) licensing of XP is going to work when we refuse to move to Vista? Reading all day, nothing makes sense. Not that long left to figure it out. [more inside]
How do you rate that ?
With respect to Vista - how are "Required System Ratings" defined ? [more inside]
posted by southof40 at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by southof40 at 5:22 PM PST - 5 comments
back that thang up.
recommendations for good system back-up software programs? [more inside]
moldy mouldering mold
Will a dehumidifier work for my mold problem? The size charts say a 25 pint one (~$150) would be fine for my square footage, but would one be able to cover the bathroom, living room and bedroom considering they are separate rooms? Would the air flow be good enough, or should I get some of the much smaller (seems like less well-reviewed too) dehumidifiers that go for $50-$70 on Amazon and put one in each room? [more inside]
posted by Post-it Goat at 5:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Post-it Goat at 5:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Festivals around the world
Is there a good reference site for festivals around the world? I'm going to be traveling and this would be a neat place to start planning where to be when.
I'd like to find a resource that has actual festivals, not just holidays (like you wouldn't specifically come to the US for MLK Day but you would for the 4th of July).
posted by bikergirl at 4:55 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bikergirl at 4:55 PM PST - 8 comments
Welcome to the new you!
Ten days ago I learned I have a celiac disorder. I have lost almost 15 pounds and my eating patterns have drastically changed. Help me fill the void... [more inside]
Why do some drivers flash their hazard lights when seeing a pedestrian?
What's up with drivers turning on their hazard lights when stopping for a pedestrian? [more inside]
They don't want to spam, they want to make sure they do things the right way.
Are there established, respectable Agencies which can help a company market online using "Web 2.0" tactics – like Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, Youtube, blogs, widgets, etc.? [more inside]
Can you help me Google-Fu a pic of a gamer with a desktop strapped to his back?
Where can I find a picture of a guy with a desktop strapped to his back and a monitor around his front? [more inside]
posted by perpetualstroll at 4:45 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by perpetualstroll at 4:45 PM PST - 2 comments
Packet sniffer for Mac OS 9
I'm looking for a network packet sniffer that will run on Mac OS 9. Does such a thing exist? Thanks!
Help me find this quote.
Help me find this quotation. The gist of it is something like this: in current times, fantastical metaphors are the only way of describing the convoluted reality of experience. [more inside]
Help me add to my body art and travelling experience!
I'll be in Germany for about 3 weeks in September/October. I want to get a tattoo (towards the end of the trip, probably) while I'm there. Any recommendations from personal experience? I don't speak German but will be with a native. [more inside]
Baby, I can't drive your car
Anybody know a good, credible adult driving school in the Minneapolis area? [more inside]
The 120 Day Project
What Would You Do With 120 Days? [more inside]
I work in web field but starting to hate it!! Looking for ideas on new careers that better suit my personality.
I work in web field but starting to hate it!! Looking for ideas on new careers that better suit my personality. [more inside]
Chest freezer usage and buying tips please!
Contemplating a chest freezer purchase. Questions about power usage, backup power, defrosting it, and choosing the right model. [more inside]
posted by Joh at 2:57 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Joh at 2:57 PM PST - 14 comments
What else to do at Cannes?
Where to eat, who to do and what to see in Cannes during the film festival? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor at 2:37 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by crookedneighbor at 2:37 PM PST - 1 comment
Calling all mapmakers
Resources on amateur cartography? Help me make some maps. [more inside]
New bike, old bike?
Should I get a new bike? Or should I fix my broken one? [more inside]
posted by suedehead at 2:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by suedehead at 2:21 PM PST - 13 comments
How do you cope with a crappy landlord?
I need help for coping with being a renter for a year. [more inside]
posted by Listener at 1:57 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Listener at 1:57 PM PST - 25 comments
"You're very clever, young man, very clever. But it's turtles all the way down!"
Dear Hive-Mind, Want to help me brainstorm up a list of strange (pre-existing) theories? [more inside]
posted by Jezztek at 1:54 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by Jezztek at 1:54 PM PST - 41 comments
How to print annotations on a PDF?
How to print annotations on a PDF? I have a PDF from a colleague, which has annotations in the margin. They seem to use the standard annotation mechanism and are visible in Adobe Reader and Apple Preview. But neither application will let me print the annotations inline with the document. How can I do this, on Mac, Linux or Windows?
Help me push this hobby even further into the pathology zone.
What's a good magazine subscription for a 30-something guy who is really into watches and pens? [more inside]
What edibles to grow in a garden with small kids in Toronto?
What edibles should we plant in the garden? Parameters: inexperienced gardeners, Toronto, raccoons and squirrels will be present, items that are exciting/educational for four-year-olds, and it's a plot in a community garden that we probably won't visit every day. [more inside]
Redirecting users by IP in Apache
How do I redirect incoming website visitors to an external site by IP address? [more inside]
Online reading room help
I need to make a password protected online space where I can have clients look at specific documents. [more inside]
hip hippie honeymoon
Please suggest destinations for an off-the-beaten-path weekend honeymoon this June. Criteria: close enough to St. Louis to fit a trip into three or four days including travel time; $1,000 to $2,000 total; somewhere beautiful, ocean is best; romantic but not in your standard champagne-and-strawberries way. We love the outdoors, arts and culture, great food, the environment, and discovering unexpected treasures when traveling. [more inside]
Japanese makeup/fashion in NYC?
What's a good place to buy Japanese cosmetics and/or fashion magazines (such as ViVi) in NYC? Or online?
posted by zgg105 at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by zgg105 at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
Back to the Sooner State
What should a Florida teacher know about buying a home (i.e., getting a mortgage) in Oklahoma? [more inside]
I need my Spider-Man!
I've just accepted a job in Montville, NJ, and I will probably be living somewhere within a 20-30 minute radius. Please to be recommending to me a good comic book store in the area to set up a pull box.
Gift For A New Mother Who Happens to be My Wife
My wife and I are expecting our first baby at the beginning of June. I want to get her an awesome "thanks for doing the labor" gift, but am not getting any flashes of inspirado. Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated. I'm not really looking to get her anything for the baby, as that wouldn't really be a gift for her, however something that relates to her new role as a mother could be great. If it helps, she's not really into tech or gadgets (the horror!). Thanks!
posted by joelhunt at 12:35 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by joelhunt at 12:35 PM PST - 31 comments
Music recommendations for a desert road trip?
Music for the Great American Southwest? [more inside]
Please explain gas company jargon before I explode
I'm helping out a small not-for-profit with their financials and cost-containment. I've received a letter from our local natural gas provider which is confusing and (of course) it has been impossible to find anyone at the company who can give me a straight answer.
So, it is up to me to decide, should we take their offer or not when it comes to signing a contract for gas rates? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 12:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jeanmari at 12:33 PM PST - 3 comments
Fox News Mistakes
A few months ago I saw an article that listed 900+ mistakes that Fox News had made over the previous year. I thought I saw it on Mefi but I have looked everywhere and can not find it. Any help would be appreciated.
posted by Mr_Zero at 12:33 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Mr_Zero at 12:33 PM PST - 2 comments
Men's casual rings in NYC?
I'm looking for a men's thumb ring in the NYC area. I've never had a ring before, so I'm looking for something inexpensive, simple and casual to see if I like it first. Inexpensive is definitely under $50, preferably around $20. There's a lot of simple stuff I like here, but I'd really like to go somewhere I can get sized and try a bunch on in person.
Travel tips for Edinburgh
I'm going to the Edinburgh Festival in August - what is a realistic budget for what it will cost to attend the festival and feed myself, and where am I likely to find the cheapest method to get there? [more inside]
Help me decide where to stay in Puerto Rico
I'm so confused trying to book a romantic getaway to Puerto Rico! Please help me pick a part of Puerto Rico to book a hotel/apartment in. [more inside]
Define this bewildering quote for me!
I'm perplexed by a quote in the signature line of an e-mail that I received this morning: "Bridges prohibit the progress they promote." [more inside]
Access + Avery = crap. HELP!
So I created an Access database in order to manage the printing of postcards. I need to send out postcards to people on a monthly basis to remind them about an upcoming meeting.
I used the Label wizard in Access to create a report that I can use over and over. I am also using the Avery 5389 postcard paper stock. This stock should print two postcards per 8.5x11 sheet. When I look at the print preview the first page looks correct, with 2 sets of data top and bottom. When I print preview (or print) from the second page on, only one postcard, the top one, is printing per page. WTF is going on with Access? [more inside]
posted by remthewanderer at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by remthewanderer at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
Which GPS is best for API access?
I want to write some Location-based software (eventually on the mobile platform) and be able to test it on my laptop without faking GPS coordinates. What's a good, cheap GPS unit with a public API and/or some documentation/third party libraries for interacting with the device and retrieve information programmatically?
Where can I have a PDF printed as a poster?
I want to get a poster-sized art print of a PDF (all vector graphics). Since it seems like there are a thousand companies promising high quality prints online, I'd love to hear anybody's recommendations about who I should go to for this sort of job.
Going to Kansas City, KCI here I come
If I'm driving into Kansas City on 71 from the South, what would be the quickest route to KCI Airport? We'll be coming in on a weekday morning, hitting Grandview at about 8:30 am, so morning traffic might be a factor.
posted by bjork24 at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bjork24 at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
Where are the music videos?
Where on the internet can I watch/download high quality music videos?
Concerns about taking a gap year / studying in Jeruaslem
I have some concerns about taking a gap year and studying in Jeruaslem, and hope someone might have some experience with either. [more inside]
Good offset printer in SF?
Can anyone recommend a good offset printer in San Francisco for a small run of business cards? [more inside]
I can only hit F5 on MeFi so many times in one day
Two weeks left. Replacement is trained. Moving to another department in the same organization so I don't want to burn my built up vacation... [more inside]
What to do on a Vienna afternoon?
I have one free afternoon in Vienna - how should I spend it? [more inside]
I love curry but my curry doesn't love me.
I'm looking for a good recipe for Japanese-style curry rice from scratch, without using the block of tasty curry roux. I love the "Vermont" & "House" brands, but really can't handle the wheat and soy. [more inside]
posted by fiercekitten at 9:58 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fiercekitten at 9:58 AM PST - 7 comments
Should I drive or fly from Baltimore to Pittsburgh?
Should I drive or fly from Baltimore to Pittsburgh? [more inside]
Help! We're about to lose our domains!
How do we get our domains back from a less-than-scrupulous host? [more inside]
What should my fifty-something husband wear to a creative advertising interview at a hip, west coast company?
What should my fifty-something husband wear to a creative advertising interview at a hip, west coast company? It's a senior creative position in the advertising wing of the company, which markets high-tech products in proprietary retail outlets. [more inside]
posted by mumstheword at 9:43 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by mumstheword at 9:43 AM PST - 17 comments
Mash-up making 101?
A beginner's guide to making a mash-up? How would one go about making their own mash-ups like the Kleptones or Dj Lobsterdust? [more inside]
My foot is broken......help...
What is the most streamlined and effective way to use Sharepoint to track and manage events?
Hello, cat-herding, project management expert mefites! Please help me figure out the most streamlined and effective way to use Sharepoint to track and manage events. [more inside]
Shall I Roll?
Is it safe to roll a joint with paper that isn't intended for rolling, such as a receipt or just regular printer paper? Are there any health concerns I should be aware of?
Where should we go?
How and where to go for two weeks at the end of August? [more inside]
Question module
Question about laptop hard drives: "Plug-in module"? [more inside]
posted by dondiego87 at 8:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by dondiego87 at 8:59 AM PST - 5 comments
YanniFilter (yes, THAT Yanni): Help me find this shirt...
I just saw the movie High Fidelity for the first time. There was one scene in the record store where Jack Black's character is wearing a t-shirt with Yanni's mug in it's full glory. As soon as I saw it I knew I HAD to have that shirt! I've managed to find some similar shirts on Ebay, but nothing quite as spectacular as the one in the movie. So I will be forever in debt to anyone who can find this shirt available for purchase. Help me MeFi, you're my only hope!
Entourage outgoing mail
Sometimes my Entourage allows outgoing messages on a new network, sometimes it doesn't (in which case I use the web based client, which is a pain). Just wondering if there's an easy way to fix this, or do you have to tweak something with every new network you use?
posted by dearleader at 8:48 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by dearleader at 8:48 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the surest way to repair the broken handle of my favorite mug?
What's the surest way to repair the broken handle of my favorite mug? [more inside]
Good online discount fashion retailers?
Good online discount fashion retailers? [more inside]
Help me find a loving, caring kennel in Los Angeles.
Help me find a loving, caring kennel in Los Angeles. [more inside]
I can haz name for music nightz?
I want to start a night where a variety of local musicians cover the music of one musician with a large repetoire, or cover songs from one particular period/style of music. I'm looking for a good name for the (hopefully monthly) event and feedback on my ideas and "rules". [more inside]
KBB, NADA or Edmunds?
KBB, NADA or Edmunds? Which one should I use when buying a car? [more inside]
Text Display on HDTVs
LCD vs Plasma displays for displaying text? What's the difference? [more inside]
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 8:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ThomThomThomThom at 8:17 AM PST - 5 comments
It's like The Old Spaghetti Factory with a goatee.
What is the deal with Spaghetti Warehouse & The Old Spaghetti Factory? [more inside]
posted by designbot at 8:10 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by designbot at 8:10 AM PST - 26 comments
Another one bites the dust... divorce advice?
Is there some good advice you wish you had been given when your marriage or LTR ended? A practical "to-do" list if you will. [more inside]
posted by pixlboi at 8:00 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by pixlboi at 8:00 AM PST - 27 comments
Looking for more like Milch...
Novelists or short story writers who write like David Milch (Deadwood / John From Cincinnati)? [more inside]
Maui-Wowie
Looking for a awesome Maui Hotel / Resort. I will be in Maui with my wife from June 15 - June 20th. None of the Maui threads make specific recommendations. Looking for a great resort with good food, good spa, and a awesome pool. I don't mind paying a lot for this. Has anyone been to Maui and had a great hotel / resort experience. I would prefer to be in the NW corner of the island, but am not to concerned.
Small business planner?
Help with small business financial (and organizational) planning? Recommendation for someone to talk to? [more inside]
What's up with cookies under Safari?
Anyone experienced cookie weirdness under Safari (using OS X 10.5 and most recent version of Safari)? [more inside]
'Genius' is being used with increasing sarcasm around my house
My 6-week-old refurb iMac has an intermittent high-pitched whine. Help me guide the Geniuses to a fix. [more inside]
If only it were as simple as changing the oil
I could use some help loosening up for my return to cycling. [more inside]
Motorcycle sales
NewbieSalesFilter: So im giving sales a try for the first time in my life. I will be selling motorcycles one day a week. Its all commision. What advice can you give to a newbie motorcycle salesman so that i can succeed and make a little extra cash? Suggestions im looking for are, how to close? open ended questions?? Thanks in advance!!
Where can I watch Eurovision in Bergen, Norway?
Where can a Brit who happens to be in Bergen, Norway on Saturday 24th May watch the Eurovision Song Contest? [more inside]
San Francisco Treat
San Francisco Honeymoon. My wife and I are going to San Francisco for the first leg of our honeymoon. Neither of us has ever been there. Where should we stay and what should we do? I don't mind paying $300+ for a hotel room, and would like to be within walking distance of cool things to do. Union Square area? Should we rent a car and drive out to the Muir Woods? Give us a list of places we should go to eat, shop, and people watch. Ride the cable car? Ride it to where? More importantly, looking for a nice hotel in the middle of the action. We will be there from June 7th - 10th.
How do I stop from gagging in the mornings?
Please help me. I don't want to throw up every morning. [more inside]
No! Really! This is for work.
Could you crib me some notes for my work-related robots vs. zombie debate later today? Why would robots defeat zombies in a knock-out, drag-out apocalypse? What are some humorous things to say about robots beating up zombies? Also: What are some questions for the moderator to ask that would lead to funny results? [more inside]
posted by Skwirl at 4:50 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by Skwirl at 4:50 AM PST - 35 comments
NYC: Tourism and Cycling tips?
NYC filter: What sort of fun cycling type things can I do when I'm in New York City (and/or NY state) for a few days this June (15th-19th sort of time)? Are bikes a good way of seeing the city? It will be my first time in the U.S. I like road bikes.
What on earth is "Lobster Sauce"?
What is "lobster sauce" and do you have a good recipe for it? [more inside]
Idiot proof RegEx creator tool ?
How can I find a drop-dead simple way of creating Regular Expression strings without having to learn all the underlying mechanics? [more inside]
May 11
How can I optimize my study given a time constraint of 'x' in a quasilinear scenario? (or: Help!)
Looking for resources to help me understand material from an intermediate microeconomics course. Notes, practice problems, simplified explanations, anything would help. [more inside]
posted by cgomez at 11:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cgomez at 11:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Canada's (fictional) Earth Cannons?
Looking for a short story or possibly a novel involving Canada, gravel and orbital denial. [more inside]
Drumline music?
I need drumline music for my workouts! [more inside]
posted by inactivist at 10:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by inactivist at 10:07 PM PST - 14 comments
How to avoid screwing up a friendship when travelling together?
I'm going on a 3 week vacation with a close friend. How do I avoid screwing up the friendship on the trip? [more inside]
posted by ebellicosa at 10:00 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by ebellicosa at 10:00 PM PST - 39 comments
Where Do Babies(' Names) Come From?
What influences trends in baby names? And why have popular girls names changed more over the past 20+ years than boys names? [more inside]
Is my Muffaletta mix safe to eat?
Can-I-Eat-This-filter: Is this jar of Muffaletta olive salad mix safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by melorama at 8:48 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by melorama at 8:48 PM PST - 24 comments
How should I track my internet usage?
I'm looking for an application that tracks my software and website usage that is not RescueTime. I'm extremely uncomfortable with the data being transmitted to a website and want something that stores it on my computer, not anywhere else. I've also used MeeTimer, and found it too buggy. Does anyone have any suggestions?
You need concentwation.
How do you develop focus, drive, and personal discipline? [more inside]
belts/shoes for khakis?
What kind of belts/shoes should I wear with khakis (mens)? [more inside]
mumble grumble curse
I use iTunes Alarm, or used it anyway...
I need help with getting rid of it and finding a replacement [more inside]
posted by Pants! at 7:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Pants! at 7:17 PM PST - 8 comments
Buddha cuff links; where are you? Help me replace family heirlooms!
When I was a boy, my father's father passed away. He had been a medic in the Navy in WWII, stationed in Australia, and also spent time in Hawaii. Among the few things we inherited from him were a pair of Buddha cuff links. They were mother-of-pearl (or similar) images of the sitting Buddha, done in frieze style. They've been stolen. [more inside]
Good auto glass repair shop in L.A.?
Anyone have a recommendation for a good auto glass repair shop in L.A.? [more inside]
Help with complicated problem
I have a curbside mailbox and mail theft is common in Utah (http://deseretnews.com/dn/view/0,1249,600129714,00.html). Big Credit Card Company (BCCC) sends me convenience checks that can be stolen and cashed by anybody. The post office won’t let me move my mailbox to my house. Local politicians sided with the Postmaster. A rental box or a new security mailbox are impractical. [more inside]
How can I work in economic development in Latin America?
How can I work in economic development in Latin America? [more inside]
Numb big toes
The tips and the outer sides of both my friend's big toes are numb. It started about a week ago, maybe more. What could the cause be? [more inside]
9-5 without a degree?
What are some non-retail, 9-5 jobs that don't require a degree? [more inside]
Ex-con, future nurse?
What are the parameters for a criminal background check for nurses? [more inside]
does the contraceptive sponge have a flavor?
Has anyone used the Today sponge (or another contraceptive sponge) and found that their partner noticed a different *taste*? I'm wondering if the spermicide will alter one's natural flavor.
First Time Lay off--Now what?
Laid Off. First timer. How do I get over my wounded pride and get together some world-class work samples ASAP? [more inside]
Question To All Event Planners
If you are an Event Planner/Wedding Planner, how did you get to be where you are? What would you recommend to gain experience in this field?
adventures in veganland
Cheap, easy, quick and tasty vegan food ideas and/or recipes needed! [more inside]
posted by streetdreams at 4:28 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by streetdreams at 4:28 PM PST - 27 comments
Best way to flash my BIOS
A little advice required about flashing the BIOS on a new Gigabyte motherboard, and reducing the chances of killing it. [more inside]
Have a seat
I scavenged a chair from the street (oh, how Brooklyn of me) with the overly-ambitious intention of refinishing and reupholstering it. I can figure out how to to remove the seat and replace the fabric, but I'm stuck on several other necessary steps, to the point that I don't even know what terms to Google. Pictures within. [more inside]
posted by doift at 4:08 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by doift at 4:08 PM PST - 11 comments
Distributed computing as "volunteer work"?
Has anyone ever considered listing their distributed computing contributions (i.e. BOINC or Various@Home scores) as "volunteer work" on a C.V.? [more inside]
posted by tybeet at 3:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by tybeet at 3:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me create a successful marketing campaign!
I think I'm in a bit over my head in a new job. Any good resources for learning to plan/execute successful marketing initiatives? [more inside]
posted by Elminster24 at 3:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Elminster24 at 3:24 PM PST - 4 comments
data recovery on iPhone?
Can you save data from an iPhone, in any manner, once it has entered "recovery" mode and iTunes informs you that you need to restore the phone? [more inside]
How small is small according to Diesel?
How well would a diesel size small button-down shirt fit a 36" chest? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mpls2 at 2:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Pottery in NYC?
Does anyone know of any cheap-ish pottery classes in NYC for the summer? I'm a beginner, but I would be fine with some kind of open studio deal as well. I'll be living in Williamsburg and working in Harlem, so extra points if it's located near either of those two places.
Where's the simplicity?
Swapping a car's stereo head unit: I would really like to replace my car's ailing Blaupunkt CD player with a more modern head unit, ideally one with a front aux-in for my iPhone. Before I embarked on this I thought it would (should!) be as simple as popping out the old HU, slotting the new one in and simply reconnecting the connector block. [more inside]
posted by dance at 2:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dance at 2:18 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm really not looking at gay porno
When checking out a gchat link from a friend to nbc.com, my firefox froze as "jew.wmv" tried to run (unsuccessfully) and a screaming chorus of "I'm looking at gay porno" came out of my computer. Does anybody know what the hell this is? [more inside]
posted by My Bloody Pony at 1:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by My Bloody Pony at 1:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Quiet in front!
How do I delete the audio track from an mvi. file? [more inside]
Send me back to skool
How does a 25-year old college dropout go about getting a fresh start at a new university? [more inside]
A basket of Morels and a stick of butter, now what?
Which blogs do you read on the weekend?
Which blogs do you read on the weekend? [more inside]
Where does the lady sit if the wall has a nice view?
Seating at a restaurant. I understand that in one-on-one situations, etiquette suggests that lady is offered the seat with the view into the room, and the gentleman takes the seat facing the wall. This and other sites seem to agree. But what if the "wall" is floor-to-ceiling glass with nice views of the outside? [more inside]
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 12:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by NucleophilicAttack at 12:15 PM PST - 16 comments
"Mark As Unread" Doesn't Work For Me Anymore
How do you organize your email? How can I better organize my emails and be a better email-user? [more inside]
Could you recommend some good - i.e., musically talented - jam bands?
Could you recommend some good - i.e., musically talented - jam bands? And some specific recordings to get my feet (ears?) wet? [more inside]
What are the most interesting issues in your field?
What are the most interesting emerging topics in your field of study? [more inside]
Escaping Toronto with a bike in tow?
How to escape the Greater Toronto Area for multiday bicycle tours? Difficulty: no car. [more inside]
posted by anthill at 11:06 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by anthill at 11:06 AM PST - 12 comments
Ad-based Economies
Are there industries that are as dependent on advertising revenue as The Media and (Free) Web Apps? [more inside]
.mov file converter + format advice please
I have a .mov file that I want to edit with Windows Movie Maker (which came with Vista Ultimate). I need a free (and hassle-free) converter....and advice about which format is best to convert to. Eventual destination will be YouTube. Thanks.
posted by JtJ at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by JtJ at 10:49 AM PST - 8 comments
Suggestion for Macintosh wireless/Ethernet router please.
Help save my marriage!
Thunderstorm fried our Apple Extreme Base Station (Gigabit), so we need another router. The problem is that 2 of our computers have wireless cards installed, but one, an old 450 mhz G4 does not, so we need something that can handle wireless traffic and Ethernet cable and is less than the $179 Apple Extreme Base station. All of the machines run the latest version of 10.4.
Suggestions? The Base Station was solid, no problems, but I don't want to pay $179 again.
posted by nomadicink at 10:29 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by nomadicink at 10:29 AM PST - 19 comments
Need to 'vertically condense' truetype font rows for use on a PocketPC device
Help me reduce the gap height of a truetype font so that I can deploy and use it on a PocketPC to increase the amount of text on the Today screen and on pages in Mobipocket. [more inside]
Twin Cities Tailor?
Where can I find a good mens tailor in Minneapolis/St. Paul? [more inside]
posted by senseigmg at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by senseigmg at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
I need a general US History textbook.
I'm looking for a good college level textbook for US History. [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 9:25 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by hazyspring at 9:25 AM PST - 20 comments
Road trip! Wisconsin to Arizona
From Thursday-Saturday, I'll be moving from Eau Claire, WI to Mesa, AZ. I have to drive. Money-saving tips? [more inside]
Help me save this pup!
My next door neighbours have a puppy that I believe is being abused and neglected. It breaks my heart to see this. My first instinct is to call the Humanes Society, but I'm not sure if it will result in anything. [more inside]
posted by cleo at 9:03 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by cleo at 9:03 AM PST - 18 comments
First roadtrip ever
In two months I'll be going to a conference in Denver, CO. I want to drive there. I am a new driver (at age 30, and have owned my car for six weeks). Really, I've been on a ton of long roadtrips before -- but never driving, and never by myself. Can I make the 18-hour trip?? Any tips? [more inside]
Book on the 1968 Democratic Presidential Nomination Process?
Can anyone recommend a book about the 1968 presidential campaign -- particularly one that focuses on how Humphrey became the nominee and what really happened at the Democratic convention? [more inside]
posted by katyjack at 7:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by katyjack at 7:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me clean up the nuclear winter (flour fire) in my apartment
I had a very small kitchen fire ... but a bag of flour was involved, causing nuclear winter in my apartment. How thoroughly should I clean up, and how? [more inside]
Scheduling a 1-time future job in OSX?
Multi-core MySQL fun!
MySQL experts: How to get the optimal performance from a database server with a quad core processor? [more inside]
posted by barc0001 at 2:49 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by barc0001 at 2:49 AM PST - 14 comments
Dirty type on a manual typewriter. How do I improve it?
TyperwriterFilter: Why is my manual typewriter's type "dirty"? Can I clean it up by technique or maybe a different ribbon? [more inside]
May 10
Who's to blame for my blue world?
What is the most likely source of this PC screen problem? [more inside]
How do you have children and still work?
For couples with kids, where both of you work: how do you do it? [more inside]
posted by jasminerain at 9:29 PM PST - 60 comments
posted by jasminerain at 9:29 PM PST - 60 comments
Our Babies Need a Booster...
Can anybody tell us what kind of car seat our child should be in? We have 3 and 4 year old children approximately 37" tall and 27 lbs. Their shoulders are about 2" over the top-most shoulder strap slot on their seats. We are not sure if they need a bigger car seat or a booster. Any and all information and recommendations are appreciated. BTW, we have a Toyota Corrola which is relatively small so we can't use some of the Britax models (they are too big for our car).
What was the title of this book?
Help me remember the title/plot of this (pre-?) teen fictional book. [more inside]
posted by itchie at 7:51 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by itchie at 7:51 PM PST - 3 comments
I hate coffee but love Java Monster, what am I doing wrong
I've never liked coffee. But I've discovered I love Java Monster energy drinks, which are basically cold coffee, right? At three bucks a can, though, these are becoming impractical. My attempts to recreate the flavor thus far have failed. [more inside]
posted by waraw at 6:57 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by waraw at 6:57 PM PST - 23 comments
I must impress the family
Our family is going to be reuniting at the historic cottage in St. Donat, Quebec. The agreement is that each person will cook dinner for all on their night. I have set myself (and my daughter) the challenge that we will cook everything that day on an open fire. Please help me. [more inside]
posted by Turtles all the way down at 6:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Turtles all the way down at 6:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Not your average lunch
So where would you go to lunch with an old friend in or around Hagerstown, MD? [more inside]
How can I price out ads for a short run, locally and themed focus "map"/newspaper?
How can I price out ads for a short run, locally and themed focus "map"/newspaper? [more inside]
SportBrain: Stuck in phone-jack land. Alternatives?
Are there any alternatives to the SportBrain 'connected pedometer' device? [more inside]
Me no Leica
What is causing the horizonal lines on pictures taken by my digital camera? [more inside]
How/where can I track down a power supply from the last century?
Where can I get hold of a power supply for an old - pre-USB - Mustek 600 UC scanner? [more inside]
posted by Lionel d'Lion at 3:00 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Lionel d'Lion at 3:00 PM PST - 10 comments
Like the Nerd crossed with Charlie Brooker.
What's the name of that guy who does videos of game reviews; whose visuals are made entirely of stick cartoons, and who is hilariously funny? [more inside]
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by By The Grace of God at 2:59 PM PST - 6 comments
When does the traffic get bad in CT?
When in the morning does the traffic get bad along the CT shoreline on 95 and the Merritt (towards NYC)? [more inside]
posted by smackfu at 2:51 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by smackfu at 2:51 PM PST - 10 comments
A Harley is a motorcycle, right?
Please help me enjoy the Harley Davidson 105th Anniversary tickets I just bought! [more inside]
posted by pitseleh at 2:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by pitseleh at 2:47 PM PST - 8 comments
iPod help
So I connected my iPod Video (60 Gb, Windows formatted) to a friend's PC and iTunes wiped it clean. Is there any way I can recover my music? Please help! [more inside]
Blue Vase Mystery
One final attempt. Anyone know where I can find this blue vase? [more inside]
Where to leave near Germantown, MD?
Where are good areas to look for apartments within driving distance of Germantown, MD? [more inside]
How to start fresh with OSX but restore my music and photos?
How should I go about formating and re-installing Mac OSX on a computer I've been upgrading and using for five years? I want to start fresh and clean with a new install of OSX, but with all my songs, photos, movies intact in iTunes and iPhoto on the new system. [more inside]
posted by mathowie at 1:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mathowie at 1:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Do I need to deauthorize old or unused iPod devices on iTunes?
iPod / iTunes help (Windows)... After Mrs. KokuRyu dumped her iPod nano in the toilet, I bought her a new one. I had an iPod nano myself, but I lost it. Prior to that, I had an iPod shuffle, which I still own and would like to continue to use. ***Before I hook up the new iPod for Mrs. KokuRyu, do I have to deauthorize the old iPods? Is there anything I should do?*** As well, we have music libraries bought on iTunes spread across three computers, and the music is all encoded using Apple's AAC.
Can you please help me find a working script (CMS) that will allow easy implementation of a gallery & the ability to post Youtube videos.
Can you please help me find a working script (CMS) that will allow easy implementation of a gallery & the ability to post Youtube videos. [more inside]
Insensitive yet painful feet - the neurologist says it's caused by beer?
Insensitive feet and ankles, yet painful feet, caused by drinking beer according to the neurologist. What is the name of the condition? Read on for more info. [more inside]
posted by deeper red at 11:57 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by deeper red at 11:57 AM PST - 19 comments
List of Reflexive Songs on Wikipedia?
There used to be a list on Wikipedia comprised of songs that reference themselves (e.g. Bowie's "Five Years": I think I saw you in an ice-cream parlour, drinking milk shakes cold and long; Smiling and waving and looking so fine, dont think you knew you were in this song)
The Wikipedian's seemed to have cracked down on lists like this.
Anyone know where can I find a copy of it?
posted by paulrockNJ at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by paulrockNJ at 11:53 AM PST - 12 comments
Mecha armor, you say? You know, I can weld.
PugetSoundFilter: We're relocating to Kitsap County, from Philadelphia, in a month. I need to find the other hackers and tinkerers. Help me build a new network. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 11:52 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Netzapper at 11:52 AM PST - 8 comments
Online TV Stations in Original Language
Can you help me find TV stations online for soccer (football)? [more inside]
Please stop using IE 6.
Klippan help plz
The Ikea Klippan sofa is a popular model according to Google and is comfy enough to sit on at the store, but does anyone have any ideas regarding its total lack of head support? I'm thinking I need to add some kind of head rest, like a body pillow held in place with a giant piece of fabric wrapping around it and stapled in the back. This seems like one of those things that somebody somewhere must have figured out already (besides get rid of it). Any ideas?
posted by amethysts at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by amethysts at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
obfuscate error
Canon PowerShot got wet in a rainstorm. I can view pics, but I can't take pics. When switching to record mode, the viewfinder goes black and I get a small error message reading 'E24'. Does anyone know what this means or if it's fixable? Camera is out of warranty.
How to become an honest-to-god music journalist?
How do I go about becoming a music journalist? [more inside]
Entropy and Software Projects
The 2nd law of thermodynamics (entropy theory) has been applied to information theory, economics, natural selection and human behaviour. How do I relate it to software projects? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 10:34 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by gttommy at 10:34 AM PST - 14 comments
Busby Berkeley Effect?
I want to recreate, as closely as possible, the Busby Berkeley effect where the faces go all kaleidoscopic and hazy, like in 42nd street. Here is a still.
Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this, via plugin, or motion paths? Also, for extra credit, how did they do this in the 1930's?
I use After Effects and Premiere.
posted by idledebonair at 10:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by idledebonair at 10:23 AM PST - 7 comments
Number Sense
Where I can get old Number Sense tests? [more inside]
How do I buy the right laptop battery when all the sites tell me I need something different?
Fuzzy text completion algorithm?
I'm looking for a fuzzy text-matching algorithm for an autocomplete widget. [more inside]
Help me become smarter and have a more dynamic personality.
Help me become smarter and have a more dynamic personality. [more inside]
Dayspas in Dubai
Point me (rather, my sister) to the best day spas in Dubai [more inside]
I don't think the names of foodstuffs is going to cut it.
What is the best way for me to learn Spanish in order to pass a reading test? [more inside]
posted by synecdoche at 9:25 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by synecdoche at 9:25 AM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a classical guitar in Bangkok
Where can I buy a classical guitar in Bangkok? [more inside]
Less passwording in Vista!
In Vista, how do I turn off the user login/passwords every time the computer goes to screensaver? [more inside]
Academic library statistics?
I am looking for statistics on college libraries. [more inside]
Use up to ___ MB of space for the cache
What is the ideal size for a browser's disk cache? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 9:08 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by wastelands at 9:08 AM PST - 11 comments
How Do I Load a Color Mgmt. Profile into Photoshop CS2?
How Do I Load a Color Mgmt. Profile into Photoshop CS2? [more inside]
I want to learn to soar in Phoenix!
So I want to learn to fly sailplanes. Any advice, recommendations for soaring instruction in driving range of Phoenix, AZ? [more inside]
On the road again
Is there an online resource for finding and viewing eclectic & eccentric motel/motor lodges that are preferably non-chain & independently owned? [more inside]
Looking for Yard Junk
I am looking for a good non-auto junk/ salvage yard in Portland, OR area that allows you to dig though and buy scrap metal. I am trying to find some funky old metal to use to build a metal gate and some trellises for my yard. That and I just sort of feel like wandering around a junk yard, but I can't seem to find any (other than auto yards) that allow people to dig around. [more inside]
Please recommend some bog-standard classic children's music.
Please recommend some bog-standard classic children's music. [more inside]
What do you do with leftover rump roast?
I have nearly 3 pounds of rump roast left over from a few days ago. Half of it is sliced, the other half not. I think maybe soup is in order. It would certainly be freezer friendly and wouldn't go to waste. Any suggestions on what to do with all this beef? Recipes?
English as a foreign language programs in the Northeast U.S.?
English as a foreign language programs in the Northeast U.S.? [more inside]
Recommend Clip-on Sunshades for Frameless Prescription Glasses
Can anyone recommend some clip-on sunshades which will fit over light-weight frameless prescription glasses? What is the preferred mode of attachment and what are they likely to cost?
May 9
How do I use picture rails?
Please explain to me step by step how exactly to hang art using picture rails. [more inside]
posted by Violet Hour at 11:39 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Violet Hour at 11:39 PM PST - 18 comments
Ubuntu/Vista Dual Boot With a Twist! - Virtual PC in ubuntu booting existing Windows Partition! (exp ins.)
Ubuntu/Vista Dual Boot With a Twist! - Virtual PC in ubuntu booting existing Windows Partition? [more inside]
Can my 360 use my laptop speakers?
How do I get my Xbox 360 to use my laptop speakers? [more inside]
Tell loud headphone users on mass transit to turn it down?
Have you ever been riding on mass transit next to someone whose headphones are so loud you can hear them several feet away? If so, do you ask them to turn it down?
Backyard fish?
Can I raise fish for eating in my back yard? [more inside]
posted by serazin at 10:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by serazin at 10:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati
And that's very nearly the limit of my Latin, such as it is. Is Latin really a supremely clear and precise language? [more inside]
Help with Bittorrent port fowarding
Just got Verizon FIOS and the wifi access point sucks. So I disabled the wireless portion on the fios router and plugged in a linksys wifi router. Wireless is now kick a** but my bittorrent is slow. I need help with port forwarding. [more inside]
What's the best health advice you ever received?
What's the best health advice you ever received? [more inside]
Shed some (infrared) light on my mac
Other than the apple remote, what universal remote controls can be used with a Mac Mini (Intel) and, ideally, XBMC for the mac? I'd like this not to require the current XBMC hack (nifty though it is) that maps multiple presses to the functions of the remote.
Is my roof leaking?
There are ceiling-to-floor water streak marks in one of my bedrooms. Is this just condensation or could it be a roof or wall leak? [more inside]
communal apartment laundries...making you hate laundry even more since 2008
The communal washing machines in my apartment building are worthless. They don't remove any sort of stain or spill, regardless of solubility or severity. When I remove the wet clothes from the washer, nasty stripes and splotches of lint cover my clothes (especially obvious on darks). Is there a specific complaint I can make to my landlord, or should I just give up and go to a laundromat? [more inside]
posted by sararah at 7:34 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by sararah at 7:34 PM PST - 19 comments
Tex mex chorizo and eggs?
I've got a Mother's Day dilemma: How can I cook chorizo and eggs like my wife gets in Southern Texas? [more inside]
posted by jimmydare at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jimmydare at 7:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Teen relationship help
Why are there no good books on relationships for teenagers? [I could use one.] [more inside]
Roger baby its a wild world
When is it safe for my puppy to explore the world outside of our house and yard? [more inside]
posted by hazel at 7:15 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by hazel at 7:15 PM PST - 13 comments
Autocomplete in Pages?
How can I get Pages to mimic Open Office's autocomplete? [more inside]
posted by spaceman_spiff at 7:14 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by spaceman_spiff at 7:14 PM PST - 5 comments
Where is a great Mexican resort with en-suite Internet?
Looking for recommendations for five-star, all-inclusive resorts in Mexico's Mayan Riviera with wireless/wired Internet access en suite (free, or *reasonably* priced). I'm going to Mexico for a week this summer and I will have to touch base with my clients during the evening as well as perform a couple of minor website modifications while I'm there. Personal experiences would be great! :)
I haz a weird movie memory.
Help me locate a weird 80's sci-fi movie with almost no info. [more inside]
posted by ninazer0 at 7:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ninazer0 at 7:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Fanny pack recommendations?
Fanny pack recommendations? [more inside]
Looking for half-remembered word from Toronto schoolyard
Looking for a lost word (Torontonian/Canadian dialect): There is a word that my husband and I both remember from our childhood, but cannot spell, and we can't find anyone else who knows this word. It sounds like "coal-liss" or "coal-lass", and it was used in Etobicoke, Ontario in the 1980s to mean the asphalt part of a schoolyard. Did we just collectively dream this word? Or did (does) it exist, and how is it spelled, and where is it used? [more inside]
posted by jb at 6:56 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jb at 6:56 PM PST - 14 comments
Best swimming and sunning beaches in Nova Scotia?
I am taking a week's vacation to Nova Scotia this August and would love to rent a house and chill on the beach. But where are the best swimming beaches? More specifically, are there any on Cape Breton island? [more inside]
Tell me everything you know about Nobb Hill.
Tell me everything I need to know about Nobb Hill, San Francisco that will make living there this summer easier and more fun! [more inside]
posted by thebrokenmuse at 6:21 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by thebrokenmuse at 6:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Unaired episodes of Out of Practice?
Can you help me find the un-aired episodes of the short-lived sitcom Out of Practice? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 5:45 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by chudmonkey at 5:45 PM PST - 1 comment
Privacy and GrandCentral?
I am thinking of using GrandCentral for my telephone needs, and want to know the safety and privacy of the service. [more inside]
Novels, by Jodi Picoult but not.
My mother likes Jodi Picoult novels. I don't know much about the author but I am looking for similar novels. What novels should I be looking for?
posted by 517 at 5:18 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by 517 at 5:18 PM PST - 9 comments
Paris+Gold+Grain Metaphor =What book?
What book is this? I remember an intro that describes Paris, focuses on gold, and has some analogy about the city's inhabitants being like wheat or grain. [more inside]
posted by conch soup at 5:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by conch soup at 5:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Blog Cleveland?
Cleveland filter: New job, new city! Fun, hip, alternative, informative blogs? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 at 4:34 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by cachondeo45 at 4:34 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I restore my old Mac's rsync backup to my new Mac?
What's the easiest way to restore my OS X 10.4 backup of my iBook laptop onto my shiny new OS X 10.5 Macbook? The catch: I made the backup using rsync, to a Linux file server. [more inside]
Quirky Mementos in Charleston, WV
Where can I find quirky West Virginia souvenirs in Charleston? [more inside]
How can I extract data from Wordpress MySQL files?
Is there any way to restore Wordpress MySQL tables from the Unix directories? I don't have a database backup. If a restore of the tables is impossible, can I at least recover the text of my blog entries? [more inside]
posted by phliar at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by phliar at 3:47 PM PST - 6 comments
Is iphoto the best choice to produce a cross-platform movie of a slide show?
Is iphoto the best choice to produce a cross-platform movie of a slide show? [more inside]
E-book reader that will handle fuzzy PDFs
Is there an e-book reader that comfortably displays PDFs made by scanning type (i.e., PDFs that are images and don't have plain text data)? [more inside]
posted by grobstein at 3:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by grobstein at 3:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Speaker vs Hard Disk
I have an external firewire hard disk sitting on top on a powered monitor speaker on my desk here. Is this a terrible idea? Will it shorten the life of the drive? What's a safe distance? [more inside]
posted by armoured-ant at 3:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by armoured-ant at 3:23 PM PST - 8 comments
I can haz printjob? Wirelessly?
We have two Mac laptops, an older Compaq laptop running some flavor of Linux, an HP inkjet printer, and a wireless router. Please help me set up the Linux laptop to play (semi-) wireless printserver for the Macs. [more inside]
Tell me about "Tell me about" ... if you'd be so very kind.
Every time I hear a journalist say "Tell me about ..." when interviewing someone on television, I get really annoyed. It seems so incredibly presumptuous, pompous and impolite to demand an answer of a guest like that. Yet it happens all over the world. Is this standard journalistic practice? What's the reasoning behind it? Anyone else feel the same way or am I being a relic? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz at 3:16 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by zaebiz at 3:16 PM PST - 39 comments
Best way to deal fairly with non-spam, malicious comments on a personal blog?
Best way to deal fairly with non-spam, malicious comments on a personal blog? Deleting them straight away, or allowing such comments but following up with an answer/reply? [more inside]
posted by gemmy at 3:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by gemmy at 3:09 PM PST - 14 comments
Translation of chinese math related words?
Help a chinese student: I am teaching elementary statistic to a young chinese , but I have an hard time explaining him words such as : average, mean, median, mode, quotient, ratio, standard deviation etc.
I am looking for a list of math/science words english<>chine, a mini vocabulary (doc/pdf/whatever) as I don't trust online translation programs too much.
posted by elpapacito at 2:58 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by elpapacito at 2:58 PM PST - 3 comments
Where I can get exquisite business cards that leave an impression designed and printed?
Who knows where I can get really exquisite business cards designed and printed? I'm looking for a company who will help me design a special businesscard for my consulting firm. [more inside]
I used to love a klezmer band that went by the name of Jewbacca.
Klezmer hip hop? Did I hear that correctly? [more inside]
posted by msali at 2:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by msali at 2:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Best free budgeting software when being paid twice a year
I need to find a simple, preferably free budgeting program that will allow me to enter income twice a year rather than on a monthly basis. [more inside]
posted by peacheater at 2:40 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by peacheater at 2:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Shell scripting or something better?
Faster techniques for grabbing lines of a file and doing text manipulation and arithmetic via shell (or other) scripting? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 2:19 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 2:19 PM PST - 20 comments
Where can I buy caffeine-free Coca Cola in the UK?
Where can I buy caffeine-free Coca Cola in the UK? Not the diet version. I've checked the supermarkets and it's not there :(
Help me go back to blonde!
I'm blonde, but I've been coloring my hair red (permanent color) for the last year or so. I liked the red and all, but I'm ready to go back to my natural color. What can I do to fade the red a little faster without turning my hair into straw before I can get to a stylist (could be a couple of weeks)?
posted by katillathehun at 2:04 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by katillathehun at 2:04 PM PST - 20 comments
Using the word count (wd) in Gale PowerSearch
Librarians / Researchers / Gale PowerSearch users/developers! How do I use the word count limit successfully? [more inside]
From Threadless to Serious Threads, FAST
Where can I get fashionable, sharp-looking clothing in New York City? [more inside]
Whyever would I give you up?
I love the song "Never gonna give you up" by Rick Astley. What other songs have a deep voiced male lead, sappy love theme and are poppish in nature? [more inside]
Yeah, Simpsons Did It.
If a super villain blocked out Earth's yellow sun, how long would Superman retain his powers? [more inside]
posted by mge at 1:27 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by mge at 1:27 PM PST - 22 comments
Lo! An encouraging pebble!
Where, online, can I buy one of these rocks? Ideally, I'd like to be able to chose from a selection.
posted by Rabulah at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Rabulah at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
The Incredible Shrinking Image
How do I resize a very large image to a smaller size yet keep text detail legible? [more inside]
Where can I buy balloon animal balloons in St. Louis, MO?
Where can I buy balloon animal balloons in St. Louis, MO? My pregnant wife wants me to make her balloon animals for Mother's Day.
Where can I get the best deal on a VPS or Ded Server?
I need to find a cheap VPS or Ded Server to use as a torrent seed box (running torrent flux). Preferably a 100mb/s. Can anyone recommend a good provider? Also, if I got one could I drop my webhosting accounts and host all my websites on it? Thanks for the help!
posted by Hellafiles at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Hellafiles at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me eat well at Nationals Stadium!
We are going to a Washington Nationals ballgame on Sunday. What good food is there in the new stadium? Which bars have decent beer? Thanks, folks.
Get a mortgage from an unstable bank?
We're getting a mortgage. One place I'll be shopping is Citibank, since I've been a customer for a long time. My concern with them is the massive shedding of assets they're undergoing and how it would potentially affect me as a lendee. [more inside]
posted by mkultra at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mkultra at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
A slightly larger, small used car for $15k or less
Buying a slightly larger, small used car for $15k or less, big enough for a growing family. [more inside]
How to make Twitterberry work on my Blackberry Curve?
Twitterberry on my blackberry curve gives a network request failed error message when trying to update or access the public timeline. What's going on?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. [more inside]
Help for parents of gifted kid
What are some good resources for raising a gifted child? Google will pull up all kinds of things, but I'd love a recommendation for stuff more weighted toward parents who want their kids to be able to enjoy childhood and away from the more competitive stuff. I don't want to judge anyone else's parenting choices, but we want to feed our son's interests without trying to turn him into the next Einstein.
We just got through some assessments, and are trying to figure out what to do next. I'm sure I'll have more specific questions later, but any online communities or background reading you can point me to would be awesome!
posted by rikschell at 11:08 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by rikschell at 11:08 AM PST - 37 comments
Backing up Multiple Computers to One Hard Drive
Are there any issues with backing up multiple computers to one external hard drive? And which drives come with simple, one touch backup software? [more inside]
What can I eat with no teeth to speak of?
Dentures dentures dentures! In stage one of getting dentures, what should I expect in the weeks to come? [more inside]
XBox original and MP3
Can I make my XBox (original not 360) play MP3 files?
posted by Carbolic at 10:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Carbolic at 10:37 AM PST - 9 comments
Soft Cup vs. Diva Cup
I bought the Instead soft cup so I could have sex during my period--but upon inserting, I find it hard to believe that the man is not going to be able to feel the plastic ring. Gentleman--can you feel it? Ladies, am I inserting it wrong? Would the Diva Cup be less feel-able for him?
Help me look and act my age.
Help me look older, act older, and get others to perceive me as the mature, authoritative adult that I am! [more inside]
I need a Wii bit of help
I am considering buying a Wii. If I do, what accessories and games should I get to go along with it? [more inside]
posted by bove at 10:24 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by bove at 10:24 AM PST - 34 comments
Printing a large poster on multiple small sheets of paper?
I need to print a 3x4-foot poster onto multiple sheets of regular sized paper, so that I can assemble the pieces to recreate the full-sized poster on a poster-board. Is there any (preferably free) software that will do this for me? [more inside]
posted by nixxon at 10:23 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by nixxon at 10:23 AM PST - 12 comments
Superdelegates for Michigan and Florida?
I know this is a tired topic but I've always wondered... Why don't the Democratic party leaders compromise and just let the super-delegates of Michigan and Florida sit at the party convention in August? Don't let the pledged delegates come.
This way, the states are still penalized for breaking party rules but at least get some sort of representation. The superdelegates are supposed to vote independently of the primary results, anyway.
posted by rsol44 at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by rsol44 at 10:17 AM PST - 21 comments
Where does a visitor park at Brown at night?
So I'm going to the Death Cab for Cutie concert in Providence tonight, coming from Boston. It turns out that renting a car and driving is cheaper than seeing the act in Boston due to ridiculous fees. However, the concert's been moved to the Brown University campus.
For those who know the campus well--how easy is it to find parking after 5 near Meeham Auditorium? Will it be cheaper/easier to get street parking? Any secretly perfect parking spots? (and so on!) Google Satellite view shows a parking lot right in front of the place, but if it's not public I'd like to avoid circling for parking in a relatively unfamiliar place.
Thanks!
3 Days in August: Spanish or Portuguese?
The last weekend in August: Madrid or Lisbon? [more inside]
money from air
What kind of scratch does a wind turbine technician make?
Conditional styles in a PDF?
Can I create a PDF that shows one footer when displayed on screen, but prints a (slightly) different one? [more inside]
posted by toxic at 9:46 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by toxic at 9:46 AM PST - 3 comments
How should I feel about freecycle?
I recently came across freecycle.org and now it seems to be popping up everywhere I look. Among what I'm finding are some controversies about the founder taking corporate money and being a little too fussy about who uses the name. Some people think this is against the spirit of the endeavor. [more inside]
Where can I get a Barbie cake in Seattle?
Where can I find a Barbie cake in Seattle? It would have to be a place that could make it by tomorrow....
mmm shawarma
Where to get the Best Shawarma in Toronto? [more inside]
Pandora stereo
What's the best way to play Pandora on a stereo via a Mac (which I don't want to add speakers to)? Note the Mac can't be near the stereo all the time, and I'd like the free version of Pandora...
How can I tell if he's different from the rest?
I'm living overseas and am interested in dating a guy that I've met here. The problem is that he lives in a community where the men have a reputation for loving and leaving foreign women - how do I know if he's different from the rest? [more inside]
posted by scrute at 8:57 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by scrute at 8:57 AM PST - 17 comments
Clapton Filter
What did Eric Clapton do to get "that" sound on Crossroads on the Wheels of Fire Album, I think he used a Les Paul and Marshalls but what was his setup? Thanks.
posted by jara1953 at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jara1953 at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
Drive to Mexico with just a drivers license?
Can I drive in and out of Mexico with just my drivers license? I'm visiting a friend in California and we thought we might drive down to Mexico for the day. However, I have heard that the entry/exit rules have changed this year and you can no longer make the trip with just your drivers license. Is this true? Has anyone tried this in the last month or so? Are they adamant about this or is it strongly suggested but not required? If I manage to get into Mexico with only my DL will I be able to get back out?
posted by eas98 at 8:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by eas98 at 8:24 AM PST - 12 comments
Bayview or Racine
Which commute is better? Racine, WI to 94 and 45 in Milwaukee (Wauwatosa area) or Bayview area in Milwaukee to just south of Racine? [more inside]
Should I be a hog butcher of the world?
Will I go crazy if I move from New York to Chicago? [more inside]
posted by zoomorphic at 8:11 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by zoomorphic at 8:11 AM PST - 33 comments
Should I switch from a Sony compact camera to another brand?
[CameraFilter] My faithful Sony DSC-T1 is dying/dead. Should I take it as an opportunity to switch to another brand? [more inside]
posted by XiBe at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by XiBe at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Help my pretty up my house!
Where can I get large prints of digital photos done online? (Or locally in Toronto) [more inside]
The Missing Youtube Video
YouTube video got deleted...can you help me find it? [more inside]
Technology Educational Grant
How to pay for a computer programming class? [more inside]
Dawson City Music Festival
Dawson City Music Festival - before I dive in head first and just book a hotel and flight right now, tell me what I need to know about the trip and the festival. [more inside]
Does PS3+no internet=FAIL?
My brother wants to buy a PS3 (or even a Xbox 360) but he doesnt have any sort of internet access (why yes, he does live in a cave) Would that be a major hinderance/hassle or would it just be a annoyance?
posted by ShawnString at 6:39 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by ShawnString at 6:39 AM PST - 16 comments
throwaway phone number?
Is there a service that will give me a "throwaway" phone number in another US area code (of my choice) that will ring on a second (US) phone number I specify? Looking for a solution that's dead simple, and free or very cheap.
Buying a nicely-made desktop tickler file system
I am looking for a desktop tickler/pass-forward file system that's really *classy* and well-made from quality materials, not the typical wire-basket-with-manila-folders that most places sell.
posted by TheManChild2000 at 6:18 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by TheManChild2000 at 6:18 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me make Mail.app use Word 2004 instead of Word 2008
How do I change the version of Word that Mail.app uses to open Word documents? [more inside]
Going cold turkey on the bean brew.
I'm anxious to give up the Java, or switch to decaf. For health reasons. Give me hints on how to do this effectively. [more inside]
How to tempt a cat out from hiding
How do I coax a new cat out from hiding? [more inside]
posted by altolinguistic at 4:28 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by altolinguistic at 4:28 AM PST - 24 comments
Starting a teen business
Starting a teen business! Good idea or not? [more inside]
Show me some mystery objects.
Are there any good online resources for "Mystery Object" games? [more inside]
posted by djstig at 3:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by djstig at 3:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Learning how to model the processes of a medium-sized business
A friend has recently been offered a position that will involve modelling the company processes in her company. She has a good knowledge of the business but needs to learn to formalize this knowledge into proper business process models. Where can she start a crash course on the formal approaches to modelling and creating diagrams of the processes used in this company of about 100 employees? [more inside]
posted by yoz420 at 2:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by yoz420 at 2:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Do you know what the symbols in this crypt mean?
In the Cimitero Monumentale in Milan lies a crypt of the Galimberti family.
Cuboid in shape, it bears numerous engravings which appear scientific in nature.
I can make out what appears to be smashing particles, parabolas, lenses, and spirals.
Is there a hidden meaning to all of this? A message? Code? [more inside]
Too Risky?
Will I risk losing a job offer? [more inside]
Revamping my wardrobe
I want to revamp my wardrobe, but with a minimal amount of spending and hassle. How should I proceed? [more inside]
May 8
Help me be more anal
What's Involved In an Ethanol Conversion?
What are the differences between vehicles that are ethanol (e85+) compatible and those that are not? [more inside]
posted by IronLizard at 10:13 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by IronLizard at 10:13 PM PST - 14 comments
Lady seeks stylish portable sewing box
Help me find an excellent sewing box. [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 9:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 9:52 PM PST - 7 comments
"Should I tell her I love her?"
Relationship-Filter Should I tell her I am still in love with her?
I am currently a 24 year old male who broke up with his girlfriend of 2 and half years almost three months ago (we broke up on February 16th to be exact). To make a story short, I realize that i want her and still love her and would like to work things out with her but i am not sure whether i should tell her for a variety of reasons....here are the details [more inside]
posted by The1andonly at 9:38 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by The1andonly at 9:38 PM PST - 26 comments
more historical mags, please.
pursuant to this excellent post, what other repositories of historic/interesting/important periodicals exist online?
Landlord demands rent after evicting
How do I find this case to show a landlord that he can not collect rent after an eviction? I found this cite in Louisiana Landlord and Tenant Law.
"The landlord should not be able to claim rent for the period after a tenant vacates the apartment pursuant to an eviction notice. McGrew v. Milford, 255 So. 2d 619 (La. App. 4th Cir. 1971). " [more inside]
posted by JujuB at 9:01 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by JujuB at 9:01 PM PST - 13 comments
How to find domain and range on graphing calculator?
How (if possible) can you find the domain and range of a graph on a graphing calculator (which in my case is a TI-84 Plus)?
There is, in fact, a need to feel down.
The YMCA is charging me for the next month even though I've already canceled my membership and turned in my card. Am I out of line in thinking this is out of line? [more inside]
Looking for replies from those who changed careers to enter public education.
For a friend: If you have ever changed careers to become a public school teacher, I would love to hear your story, especially if you were already at the "married with children" stage of life when you made the switch. Are you happy with your choice? Do/did you regret it? What happened that you didn't expect? What was it like. Answers to any of or all of those questions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, as always.
Literature sites in spanish?
Do you know any good sites in Spanish about literature, preferably with an emphasis on classic books or writers? Sites about both international and Spanish/Latin American literature are welcome. [more inside]
An Ill Volvo
Los Angeles Volvo Filter: Does anyone know of an auto shop that specializes in Volvo service? [more inside]
Sleepers, wake!
Has anyone purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Classic within the last three years? [more inside]
posted by peacecorn at 7:17 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by peacecorn at 7:17 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me restore my Windows XP settings. DARN YOU SP3!!!
How can I restore the settings I had from my previous Windows XP setup? [more inside]
posted by slavlin at 6:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by slavlin at 6:57 PM PST - 11 comments
I wanna be fit!
How much does a personal trainer from Bally Total Fitness cost? [more inside]
Is my skype based call center to become a monstrosity, or shall it carry us to the promised land?
Can I set up a temporary call-center with ten different lines using Skype? Or is there another VOIP solution that would cost less than installing new lines? [more inside]
What should I do with my life?
20-something INTP, bored to death in his corporate gig, asks: What should I do with my life? [more inside]
Should I follow up with a random hookup?
A few years ago I had a very drunken, but very exciting hook-up with a woman I met at a bar. I never saw her again, but now she's working at my institution. Should I follow up? [more inside]
Is my mother's estate being scammed?
Medical insurance paperwork still coming in 9 months after my mother passed away. [more inside]
posted by forthright at 6:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by forthright at 6:10 PM PST - 8 comments
I am 21 and bored with life
I am 21, male, and I'm pretty bored with life, I feel stressed about doing nothing. I am having trouble figuring out what it is I really want to do with all of the time I have right now, and I've definitely been stagnating. Give me some advice! [more inside]
posted by thegmann at 5:45 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by thegmann at 5:45 PM PST - 19 comments
What to see in Australia in three weeks while on a student's budget??
What to see in Australia in three weeks while on a student's budget?? [more inside]
What is it like to volunteer at an animal shelter?
I'm thinking of volunteering at an animal shelter in Los Angeles, working primarily with dogs. What can I expect? [more inside]
Online web collaboration 101
What is the easiest way to collaborate realtime on a web document online with someone who isn't technical, ideally with some sort of free web app rather than special software? Is there a way to do this without requiring both people to sign up for an account, etc?
Goggle jackets in the US?
Wait a minute, stop the ride... I think I forgot to carry the 2...
So who's the person who gets to test a new roller coaster for the first time? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 3:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 3:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Can you translate this?
What is this? It's in Russian. Inside is a clear gel.
Why replace a cracked windshield immediately?
Please help me decide whether a cracked auto windshield ought to be replaced quickly, and not simply endured. [more inside]
What is a good multiuser password solution?
What is a good multiuser password database? [more inside]
Blank capsules of embroidered cellophane!
ComputerEmbroideryFilter: Can you recommend some small-time (<=$300 range) for a home hobbyist to embroider shirts and ball caps and whatnot? [more inside]
arf
What's the best dog for someone who's allergic to dander? [more inside]
Therapist/Psychologist recommendation for Nashville TN?
Therapist/Psychologist recommendation for south-west Nashville TN? Which do I need? More longish details inside. [more inside]
Learning to like tomatoes
I love tomatoes. My boyfriend hates tomatoes. How can I help him at least tolerate tomatoes, so that we might co-exist in culinary peace? [more inside]
men need fashion mags too
What male fashion magazines should I be reading/looking at/purchasing?
posted by Stynxno at 2:00 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Stynxno at 2:00 PM PST - 18 comments
Need Wine. Will Tipple.
I'm interested in collecting some older vintage wine. I've heard mention of people selling their cellars and of wine auctions. How can I find such sales in my area? [more inside]
How do I justify the purchase of a Mac for web development?
Is there a definitive source I can point to or glean knowledge from in order to justify the purchase of a Mac for web development and design? [more inside]
Cheesy Blue Corrosion!
How to remove minor battery corrosion from the positive end of the battery compartment on my Polaroid Land Camera. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts at 1:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by spicynuts at 1:25 PM PST - 10 comments
FroggyBack
Is anyone familiar with ancient Native American legends of giant frogs riding people? [more inside]
posted by kittens for breakfast at 1:02 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kittens for breakfast at 1:02 PM PST - 5 comments
Pimp my HTPC?
Mobo Filter: Help me find the perfect motherboard (and possibly PSU) for my HTPC. [more inside]
My MP3s are stuck on an HFS file system, I want them accessible in Windows Vista
The desired end result: I want to move mp3s that are currently on an iBook (working, but with busted screen) onto an external drive which will be accessible from a machine running Windows Vista. Bonus points if it is equally accessible for *nix, OS X, and Windows machines. Details inside. [more inside]
Restful whistful piano music like this please...
Classical Music Filter: Can anyone recommend pieces of classical piano music in a similar style to the Sonatica by Bear McCreary from Battlestar Galactica? I have some Olivier Messiaen stuff in a similar vein but would love more in the same mellow, slightly offkilter and whistful piano style. Thanks!
Recommend me good modern violinists
Can you recommend me great modern violinists? Like Jo Young-wook, Paul Cantelon, etc. [more inside]
posted by Leech at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Leech at 12:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can I find more awesome kick-butt music?
I'm a classical music aficionado but have recently been watching the TV show alias and love the kick-butt music super-hero music featured there. Help me find more? [more inside]
Figure out this font?
I'm asking on behalf of a friend who wants to print up some more materials for her salon, but hasn't had any luck finding the same font used for the sign.
Any ideas? Already tried identifont.com without success.
The sign in question is here.
posted by wolfsleepy at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by wolfsleepy at 12:00 PM PST - 8 comments
I want a backyard
How can I break my apartment lease legally here in the state of Arizona? [more inside]
Where have you gone, Larry Harvey
BurningManFilter, sorta...I swear that I once read a fairly lengthy lecture or essay by Larry Harvey (founder of Burning Man) specifically about the community aspects of Burning Man. And... [more inside]
I am looking for a Joomla template that allows Flickr and Youtube embed posts and easy integration with Google Adsense
I am looking for a Joomla template that allows Flickr and Youtube embed posts and easy integration with Google Adsense, [more inside]
Do locusts really taste like shrimp?
Are there any markets in Texas that sell edible insects? [more inside]
posted by Ariadne at 11:44 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ariadne at 11:44 AM PST - 9 comments
what are the Queensberry rules of relationship fights
What kind of conflict resolution do you use in your relationship?
There are it seems to me at least two types:
1. rules that you agree on as a couple to use during a conflict so as to address the conflict but also resolve it constructively
2. rules/approaches that you use unilaterally to approach a conflict [more inside]
What are some good backpacks for petites (women's)?
What are some good backpacks for petites (women's)? [more inside]
Tips for a 'City Chase' first timer?
Anyone have any tips for a City Chase first timer? I just found out about it this morning, so I'm pretty clueless (and it's in two days).
Best climbing/bouldering wall in London?
ClimbingFilter: I'm looking for the best wall for bouldering/climbing in London, for preference one with some long traverses for fitness training. [more inside]
Yahoo Email Hacked! Help!
My Yahoo! email was hacked. What can I do? [more inside]
IMAP Annoyances
Incredibly annoying IMAP problem - Any ideas? [more inside]
Organization at home and at work
Please help me with oganization of daily tasks at home and at work. [more inside]
Good, healthy cat food - whats the real deal and not just fluff that I pay extra for?
Good, healthy cat food - whats the real deal and not just fluff that I pay extra for? [more inside]
posted by Carialle at 10:51 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Carialle at 10:51 AM PST - 37 comments
Upgrade! (To contined obsolescence)
Budget upgrade: Will my PC game performance improve more from upgrading my Athlon 2100 XP (1.7 Ghz) processor or my GeForce 6600GT (256mb) AGP video card? [more inside]
Florid Victorian "Curb your dog" sign in Lynton, Devon?
Back in 1996, Heather and I visited our friend Jason in Bourne End, northwest of London, and spent a few days in Lynton, in Devon. There was a funicular from Lynton to Lynmouth, and we used to take the train from Lynton down into town and wander around in search of scrumpy.
As we got off the railway, at the mouth of the Lyn, we found ourselves on the west bank of the Lyn, and IIRC there was a building right about there with the best ever Victorian-latinate-lingo "please curb your dog" sign I've ever seen. [more inside]
Where can I find pictures of pretty objects?
I really like looking at pictures of beautiful/clever/interesting products. What are some frequently updated blogs that feature good pictures of really cool stuff? I'm talking about pictures of clothing, gadgets, prints, handmade goods, kitchen implements...pictures of almost anything tangible, and the featured items don't have to be for sale. [more inside]
posted by Alison at 10:25 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by Alison at 10:25 AM PST - 33 comments
What are my options for granular goal tracking websites?
What are my options for granular goal tracking websites? [more inside]
posted by jhscott at 10:12 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jhscott at 10:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Translation services recommendations.
Any recommended online language translation services? (for a foreign birth certificate). [more inside]
posted by wongcorgi at 10:08 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by wongcorgi at 10:08 AM PST - 2 comments
Gmail spamming
How do I report a gmail user who is spamming me? [more inside]
posted by Class Goat at 9:56 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Class Goat at 9:56 AM PST - 24 comments
eBayfilter: Dealing with unwanted foreign sellers
I'm new to selling on eBay. I listed a microphone, and only gave an option for U.S. Shipping. I didn't actually list "U.S. buyers only" in the text of the auction. Someone from Brazil asked if he could buy, but without waiting for an answer, he bought it with Buy It Now, and asked for an invoice. I don't want to ship to Brazil, period. So, (a) do I have any recourse, and (b) what can I do so this doesn't happen in the future?
posted by rjacobs at 9:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by rjacobs at 9:51 AM PST - 12 comments
HDMI, Upconvert, 1080i, What is all this stuff?
I want to buy my mother a new DVD player for her birthday/mother's day. She wants one that can record VHS to DVD. When I went on Amazon to look for such a thing, there were an overwhelming number of possibilities. Can you help explain to me what some of the features are? [more inside]
Travel authorization for child?
1 parent traveling with child needs notarized letter of authorization to enter or leave USA? [more inside]
Member directory that members can maintain themselves?
We need a member-maintained name/address/phone/photo directory for our group's Unix-based Web site. [more inside]
posted by davcoo at 9:16 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by davcoo at 9:16 AM PST - 3 comments
Income Stream
What is the best investment vehicle for "income stream", i.e. where can you put your money and get a return that you could live off of? Any recommendations?
Filling a Goodie Grab Bag for my 1L Student
1LFilter: My boyfriend's starting law school in the fall. What can I buy him so he'll be able to hit the ground books running? [more inside]
Can You Name This Sleight of Hand Magician?
A couple years back I remember seeing a sleight of hand magic routine where the magician was sleeveless. He worked with cards and even produced some tall mixed drinks! He was a white guy with blond hair, perhaps from Sweden or Denmark? (That's just a guess.) He was touted on the program as the reigning sleight of hand champion. Can anyone tell me the name? I would like to find some video of his work.
I went to art school to avoid math... sigh.
Can you recommend a kickass financial advisor/planner in Southern California, por favor? [more inside]
Free Home Chess Server
I am looking for Chess Server software to run on a home web server. [more inside]
I asked about salary too soon. How do I recover?
Help me recover from my faux pas! I am applying for a new job (within the agency I currently work for) and I asked about the salary before the interview, which the supervisor did not like. How can I handle this so I don't completely blow my chance at this job? [more inside]
posted by whatideserve at 8:09 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by whatideserve at 8:09 AM PST - 17 comments
'Slim-fit' doesn't fit. Where else should I shop for shirts?
For years, I've bought my favorite work and casual shirts at Banana Republic. I like their styles, which are not too conservative, but not too out-there either. This year, they suddenly stopped carrying normal cut shirts. Instead, every single shirt in the store is 'slim fit', which doesn't fit me at all. What other clothing stores (in NY) should I visit to find nice shirts but a normal fit? I checked out Gap, but they have the same problem as BR, and only sell 'slim fit' shirts now. I'm not interested in 'fashion designer' clothes, so Bloomingdale's is out. What other stores should I check out that have a similar style as BR?
Why now, Omnioutliner?
Why did Omnioutliner start bugging me about registration only after I reinstalled Leopard? [more inside]
Volunteer or Grad School?
How much will dropping off the face of the earth for a year impact my getting into grad school? [more inside]
posted by bobdylanforever at 7:57 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bobdylanforever at 7:57 AM PST - 14 comments
QuickLook plugin for sqlite?
Is there a QuickLook plugin (for Mac OS X 10.5 "Leopard" if you didn't follow) to browse sqlite databases? If not, wouldn't that be awesome for Rails and iPhone development!
birthday gift dilemma
My wife's birthday is May 18th (not this Sunday but next). I have gotten her a Mac laptop. I should receive it today via Fedex. Should I give it to her this weekend or wait until the official day? We don't have a party planned, ie it'll be just us. I could give it to her early and give her smaller gifts (e.g. a music CD) on the 18th. or I could wait ....
Help Me Rebuild My iTunes Library
My Macbook Pro was stolen. Just about the only non-shitty thing about it is that I keep my huge iTunes library on an external drive. All the music files are on the drive, but the data files (library.xml) were on the stolen Mac. I have another Macbook. What's the simplest way I can rebuild my library on it? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 7:39 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by grumblebee at 7:39 AM PST - 13 comments
You can take the boy out of the farm but you can't take the farm out of the boy
How to improve my southern speakin' skillz
Please help me expand my base of quaint southern expressions, aphorisms and witticisms. [more inside]
posted by willie11 at 7:14 AM PST - 103 comments
posted by willie11 at 7:14 AM PST - 103 comments
Nerd classes or normal?
Should I enroll my child in GATE classes? What have been your experiences? [more inside]
Nit-picky TiddlyWiki alternative
Yet another wiki question. I would like to migrate away from using TiddlyWiki as a personal wiki to one capable of handling a lot more data, but I need one specific function. [more inside]
What's up with the crazy Russian painter?
About a year ago there was a thread bouncing around the net about a Russian painting that some psychiatrist claimed contained clues to the painter's psychological condition(s). Anyone recall this? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 6:39 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by zardoz at 6:39 AM PST - 4 comments
Lack of Trust in My God in a Box
I would like to sense God in my life. I go to church regularly, pray, and read the Bible to understand Him better but I still have such deep bouts of depression where I either don't trust or sense his presence. There is a wide gap between what I believe with my heart and what I understand in my head. For example, I understand and believe in the sovereignty in God but when hard times come or extremely difficult emotions (despair) arise, that is the first thing I question. I am not looking for an easy life or a perfect life, just one that is able to trust God more. Any opinions on how to do this? I feel a great tension between trying harder, and just letting go but my letting go resembles more closely giving up than "letting God" if you know what i mean. To summarize, I want a stronger faith. Any ideas? Thanks so much for input.
posted by snap_dragon at 6:30 AM PST - 62 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 6:30 AM PST - 62 comments
Ambition vs. Altruism
Ambition vs. Altruism: How do you know if you are going "too far" in terms of self-interest or self-sacrifice? [more inside]
Paint or vinyl siding. Help me decide.
Paint or vinyl siding. Help me decide.
My home is in desperate need of painting. If I paint, there will be a lot of prep work required as I would want to strip most of the paint which has alligatored. I am thinking about Vinyl siding.
Can anyone share with me why I should or should not do this or what I may want to consider? [more inside]
If I were like the Huffington Post, this would be a compelling yet deceptively irrelevant headline.
How do I find a good accountant?
How do I go about finding the right accountant for my needs? [more inside]
AirPort Express for XBox 360?
What's the best option for getting an XBox 360 online--the official wireless adapter from Microsoft or an Apple Airport Express? [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo at 5:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by cosmic osmo at 5:05 AM PST - 10 comments
NASCAR and Earth
Why are "NASCAR", "peak oil", "global warming" and "gas prices" never mentioned in the same sentence? Are there statistics on how much gas / oil / petroleum products that are used for a typical race? What about practice races?
posted by yoga at 4:50 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by yoga at 4:50 AM PST - 12 comments
Mystery Panting
Can anyone give me any insight into this mystery painting? All thoughts welcomed. [more inside]
posted by hydatius at 3:56 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by hydatius at 3:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Secure thumbdrive hacks
I have been given a Kingston Data Traveller Secure Privacy Edition thumbdrive for use at work. Is there any way of hacking it for use with OSX? [more inside]
May 7
At what age do kids usually learn about time?
At what age do kids usually learn about time? [more inside]
Looking for over-the-counter anti-anxiety medication.
What are some over-the-counter drugs (or herbal medicine) that can be taken to treat severe anxiety until I can get some health insurance? [more inside]
Can anyone remember this video from my horrible description?
I'm looking for an online video that I've seen within the last couple of years of a one man show by a British comedian that covered the reasons why America invaded Iraq and the history leading up to it. [more inside]
posted by rfbjames at 10:15 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by rfbjames at 10:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Was he a victim of typecasting?
What is the font used for the title in this poster for Being John Malkovich? Details are welcome - light, bold, etc. Thanks.
posted by shortfuse at 10:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by shortfuse at 10:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Roadtrip from Chicago to Houston: How and what?
Chicago to Houston in one week, two lovely gals, one Camry: We're taking a road trip the week before July 4, starting in Chicago and ending in Houston. Any route tips? Things to see? Do? Quirky free attractions to see along the way? [more inside]
Acrobatic Skunk?
Do Spotted Skunks stand on their fore legs? [more inside]
Make my OneNote dreams come true...
Will VMWare Fusion allow me to run Microsoft OneNote smoothly? [more inside]
posted by boubelium at 9:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by boubelium at 9:42 PM PST - 6 comments
Fix my brain: CBT in Cambridge, MA?
Cognitive behavioral therapist in Cambridge/Somerville/Boston, MA - for a geeky/creative sort? [more inside]
Quotes or poems for a soon-to-be mother?
I'm looking for quotes or a short poem for my sister, whose expecting her first child in the next several days. Any ideas?
How to make a photobooth at home
How do I take a photobooth picture at home? [more inside]
"Maximize" doesn't work as advertised!
On my external monitor (dual-monitor setup with a laptop), "maximized" windows do not take up the entire screen. How can I fix this? [more inside]
Can I run a local wiki?
How do I run a wiki on my PC? [more inside]
What's new in Kung-Fu?
Can you help me become familiar with what and who is up-and-coming in martial arts movies? Am interested in recent movies that are less reliant on wires and CG, and in younger actors who didn't just learn martial arts to make a movie, but are truly gifted in the area. I don't mind subtitles! [more inside]
Silly "motivational" video to send to a friend?
Looking for a cute, silly, tongue-in-cheek motivational "go get 'em!" video to send to a friend about to make one of the biggest presentations of his life. [more inside]
No, Firefox! That's a bad Firefox!
How can I get Firefox to stop opening new windows maximized? [more inside]
Cyber-bullying and suicide?
Do you know of any suicides in response to online abuse and harassment ("cyber-bullying")? For example, Megan Meier and Ryan Halligan. [more inside]
Help us avoid a traffic nightmare in NYC
NYC filter -- We are flying into JFK airport and then driving to New Haven CT at the worst possible times - we land at 4:00 pm Friday of Memorial Day and need to back at the airport no later than 6:30 Monday night. What is the best route to avoid total traffic jams? [more inside]
posted by metahawk at 8:15 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by metahawk at 8:15 PM PST - 14 comments
Mystery pain in sole of left foot
I suddenly developed a knot/lump and pain in the ball of my foot late last night that has persisted for 24 hours. I know it's not plantar fasciitis as I don't have stabbing pains in my heel or midfoot. [more inside]
posted by maudlin at 8:12 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by maudlin at 8:12 PM PST - 8 comments
Where online can I find stroller reviews, especially for comparing lightweight strollers?
Where online can I find stroller reviews, especially for comparing lightweight strollers? [more inside]
Hope me learn teh internets
Help me not be such a clueless geek on the Internets. [more inside]
posted by pjern at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by pjern at 7:02 PM PST - 14 comments
A Communist (Birthday) Party
Campaign debt relief?
I was very surprised to read a former political reporter's statement that the Obama campaign might offer to pay off the Clinton campaign's debt if/when she drops out of the primary race. [more inside]
Where to go on a weekend trip from New Haven?
Where to go while I'm based in New Haven this summer? [more inside]
How should I deal with my idiotic, condescending, and disrespectful boss?
I am good at what I do. I currently oversee a dept of about 10 people. I like the people in my department. I've had various opportunities to develop professionally until recently, and I am stuck doing a lot of unnecessary leg work due to lack of support. The problem is my boss and his boss. I have no respect for them, and most importantly, I don't see any further professional development, mainly because they're getting in the way of potential opportunities. Do I leave or stay (become bitter/mad/resentful of them)? If I stay, how do I deal with idiotic, disrespectful, and condescending boss? (more info inside) [more inside]
How do I report this mistake?
My oral surgeon took out the wrong tooth--now what? [more inside]
Where to start identifying relationships in a set of numerical, binary, menu data
Ok so I have this huge table of survey data - much of it numerical, much of it binary, some of it from selections from menus of text items (e.g. blue, green, orange etc). Where do I start to find the most noticeable relationships between variables? [more inside]
posted by vizsla at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by vizsla at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
40GB or 80GB. That is the question...
I'm looking at buying a Playstation 3 pretty much only so I can have a really good Blu-ray player. It's highly unlikely I'll ever buy any PS3 games beyond GTA4, Rockband and maybe Little Big Planet. Given this, should I just buy the 40GB model of the console or are the extra features of the 80GB model (flash card reader, SACD support etc) worth the extra cash in the long run?
posted by Effigy2000 at 5:07 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 5:07 PM PST - 16 comments
Yeah, this is why I no longer work for you, Jackass!
My former employer is trying to cheat me out of vacation pay I've earned. What is my recourse? State of Florida. [more inside]
Vista Business won't join a Windows 2000 domain
How can I get a computer running Vista Business to join a Windows 2000 Server Domain? [more inside]
mush
I'm thinking of a term to describe a causation related to taboos. [more inside]
Is there a multi-topic blog that would work for a family?
Is there a blog that would allow me to blog about my daily activities and my kid within the same blog? [more inside]
Puppy Power Outage
Help! My puppy just bit through my Apple MagSafe cord and now it doesn't work. I don't want to give Apple another $80. Has any MeFite (or anyone else) successfully spliced one back together?
Death Abroad
Has anyone had any experience with using a US Consul "Report of US Citizen Death Abroad" in lieu of a Death Certificate? My Mom died in Mexico City. We will be getting a death certificate in Spanish, which is the basis for the above mentioned "Report." Wondering if the report is going to be enough. Any experiences? We are wondering if it will be accepted at banks, insurance companies, etc. where they usually require a death certificate.
Locked Myself Out Of XAMPP !! - Mac OS X
I installed XAMPP on my laptop a while ago and just got around to configuring it. The only problem is that when I enter http://localhost/xampp/splash.php into my browser I'm prompted for a user name and password, which of course I've managed to forget.
Anyone out there know how I can remedy this? I'm running OS X 10.5
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 4:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 4:08 PM PST - 5 comments
Mad social scientist seeks statistical test...
StatsFilter: I want to compare quantitatively the results of subjecting two different groups of people, A and B, to two different "programs". Which statistical test do I use to see which "program" had a greater effect? [more inside]
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 4:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 4:07 PM PST - 5 comments
Trying to brainstorm for a one-person business idea.
Help me think of a new business or career that can be started by one person with a small start-up budget? [more inside]
Help my poor cholrine-damaged hair!
Is there any shampoo + conditioner product that will help my hair not be so crappy after swimming? [more inside]
Disagreement with co-web developer about speed difference of height and width specified in image tags as opposed to in the css
I am having a disagreement with a co-web developer I'm working with. He's insisting that having image width and height specified for images in the image tags is going to make an enormous difference in how fast this database driven site will render, while I feel that having the height and width called in the css for these images is enough. The site is very fast. [more inside]
Nothing's wrong. I said I'm fine. Shut up.
How can I learn to talk through my emotions when I'm very upset instead of shutting down? [more inside]
Lowdown on Croatian literature
I'm looking for recommendations of Croatian authors whose works are available in English. [more inside]
A Vista Aversion
I'd like to buy a new laptop and to avoid Vista. Further, I have spent years getting the look and feel of my XP computer just the way I want it: properly functioning software, settings just right, internet programs securely locked down, etc. What problems will I encounter if I try to restore a disk image of the current laptop's configuration onto a brand new laptop (first erasing the Vista after making a disk image of Vista's base configuration). For example, what authentication hoops will I have to jump thru to get future Window's XP updates? Might there be any hardware/software incompatibilities? Any licensing issues for non Microsoft software that might be tied to a certain machine?
(A dual boot machine is a possibility, I suppose, although that seems complicated.)
Paraplegia and Phantom Leg Cramps
What can be done to eliminate/reduce "phantom" leg cramps in persons with paraplegia? [more inside]
posted by webhund at 3:00 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by webhund at 3:00 PM PST - 9 comments
I need a vacuum that really sucks!
What's a good vacuum for mostly hard floors and some carpet for a cat owner? [more inside]
Philo what? Well I never!
Can someone provide an Ancient Greek translation for "love of style?" [more inside]
Help me find my old hard drive.
Why would my hard drive show up in the BIOS, but not in Windows? [more inside]
is that Udo Kier In Bruges?
Does Udo Kier play a character called Yuri in the film In Bruges? [more inside]
Dallas gym with a Treadclimber?
TexasFilter: Can you recommend a gym in Dallas that has a Treadclimber? [more inside]
La, la, la, la, la, la, Smurf the whole day long
Please help me convince my in-laws not to take colloidal silver (silver water). [more inside]
Why is it necessary to wait 2 weeks after a new tattoo before swimming in a chlorinated pool?
Why is it necessary to wait 2 weeks after a new tattoo before swimming in a chlorinated pool? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at 2:12 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jesirose at 2:12 PM PST - 13 comments
What is the plural of "print out"?
What's the plural of "print out," as in, "hey John, if you're going near the printer could you get me that print out?" What would we say to John if we wanted him to get us more than one?
How do I best submit my short film to as many festivals as possible?
A comprehensive short-film festival submission calender: Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
looking for old cologne?
Can someone help me find the name for a specific cologne from about 8 years ago? [more inside]
posted by Obscurum at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Obscurum at 1:42 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I get a single malt scotch to someone in Toronto?
Giftfilter: In Los Angeles, need to get a single malt scotch for someone in Toronto. [more inside]
Help me learn to draw [a bit more] like Jason Polan
Is there a name for this style of drawing? And can you suggest a good course of action I could take to learning it? [more inside]
posted by stuboo at 1:24 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by stuboo at 1:24 PM PST - 15 comments
Should I renew my Barron's subscription?
Please suggest publications or online resources you like for the purpose of monitoring the direction of financial markets. [more inside]
De-stressing/Re-Focusing
Help me de-stress and refocus my moods. [more inside]
Out of Sync
After burning a movie file to a DVD I've noticed that the audio is horrendously out of sync. How can this be fixed? [more inside]
posted by Funky Claude at 1:00 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Funky Claude at 1:00 PM PST - 6 comments
Not a briefcase: what's a good gift for a graduating law student?
My partner is graduating from law school and I'd like to get a really nice gift for her. The caveat: she's adamant that she doesn't want a briefcase. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea at 12:58 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by anotherpanacea at 12:58 PM PST - 22 comments
Is an ultraportable laptop a suitable primary computer?
Ultraportable laptop as primary computer? Yea or nay? [more inside]
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 12:58 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 12:58 PM PST - 23 comments
Gentle-Pac-man burps up a dove
Food Safe Wood Treatment
I'm planning to use bamboo plywood for a section of kitchen countertop. How should I treat it to make it both water and stain resistant and food-safe? [more inside]
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 12:33 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 12:33 PM PST - 8 comments
Will a gun make a a gas leak asplode?
Would the act of firing a gun cause an explosion in a room filled with natural gas? [more inside]
posted by vraxoin at 12:06 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by vraxoin at 12:06 PM PST - 26 comments
What are some super awesome and reliable Canadian email hosting companies.
What are some super awesome and reliable Canadian email hosting companies. [more inside]
posted by chunking express at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by chunking express at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I hide the light under a bushel?
I have a motherboard in my PC, with 3 extremely bright blue LED lights. I can't disable them, because they show whether or not there is a problem with the CPU, RAM, etc. Would putting something like Blutack over them damage them? [more inside]
Do professional baseball players pee on their hands?
My husband just told me that it is common knowledge that baseball players pee on their hands to toughen up their skin. I have never heard this before and find it hard to believe. [more inside]
Where to stop in Colorado?
Where do we stop on a roadtrip through Colorado? Kitchy, awe inspiring, vomit inducing, we're up for whatever. [more inside]
Connect Landline to PC?
Is there a way I can connect a 4 line RCA 4 Line Executive Series phone to my PC to automatically log incoming and outgoing calls to measure phone productivity? Also if it came with an autodialer that would be great. The phone has a data port so I'm thinking I can connect to it some how. Thanks for the help!
Help me adopt a happy laptop
Average price of a pint of U.S. beer?
What is the average price of a pint of beer in the U.S. in 2008? What was it 10 years ago? [more inside]
Where to embiggen?
Seeking reliable internet service to enlarge an image to poster size. [more inside]
Help me make a PC safe
My co-worker asked me to help her secure her home Windows Laptop. She recently had a virus that made the computer unusable. As someone who has been using primarily OSX at home for the past year I'm behind the times in terms of Windows security. I formatted the drive and re-installed windows XP for her. I've recommended getting Firefox and AVG, but aside from that: what should she do to make her computer more resistant to viruses and spyware? [more inside]
posted by aburd at 10:36 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by aburd at 10:36 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I stop being self-centered?
I have a problem remembering the responses other people give to my questions, unless I'm really interested for selfish reasons (e.g. I'm interested in the other person as a potential date). How do I fix this? [more inside]
Why does part of my TV screen look like its eyes are crossed?
The colors on the right-hand side of my projection HD-TV are slightly out of phase ... what can I do? [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 10:12 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by jbickers at 10:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Clean up your dishes or get tazed...bro
There is an all company meeting in 6 hrs. - help me come up with an idea (the more sarcastic the better) to put in the "Idea Box" about how to keep the kitchen clean that will be read in front of everyone. [more inside]
posted by Smarson at 9:58 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Smarson at 9:58 AM PST - 36 comments
Friendship vicissitudes management
Why am I so bad at "letting go," and how can I better come to grips with the idea that some people are only in our lives for a certain window of time? [more inside]
Visually exploring and representing survey data.
Best ways to visually explore a large survey data set? [more inside]
Check Debit Madness
Our bank account was debited for a check issued by a different bank. What in tarnation? [more inside]
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 9:42 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by East Manitoba Regional Junior Kabaddi Champion '94 at 9:42 AM PST - 13 comments
Rec. Studio in NYC: Records in Logic, gives me the files?
I'm looking for a recording studio in Manhattan or Brooklyn that can record Drums, Standup Bass, and Ukulele (at the same time, not overdubbed), in Logic Studio. I'd then like to have the Logic Project files given to me, so I can work on the rest of the arrangement in my bedroom. [more inside]
posted by defenestration at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by defenestration at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Wanted: Programming Project Idea
I need a new hobby programming project (preferably something web based but not necessarily). I want it to be useful to someone (well preferably more than one person) but non-commercial in nature. Can you suggest one? [more inside]
What's the title of this short film?
Help me with the title of a short film. [more inside]
Where can I find statistics on the number of users for different instant messaging networks (aim, yahoo, google talk, icq, msn and so on) over time?
Where can I find statistics on the number of users for different instant messaging networks (aim, yahoo, google talk, icq, msn and so on) over time? [more inside]
How to make my phone play nice with my laptop
Is there any easy way to use my nokia phone to control my (ubuntu) laptop via bluetooth? [more inside]
Screen sharing apps?
Does anyone know of good, free, and easy to use screen sharing applications? [more inside]
Customizing Windows XP
Does anybody know how to edit the (Open, Save as, etc.) dialog box in Windows XP so that it displays folders of my own choosing in that column to the left instead of "My Documents", "My Computer", etc.?
posted by wabbittwax at 8:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by wabbittwax at 8:21 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me be an awesome secret pal.
Help me be a devious, creative and thoughtful secret pal. [more inside]
posted by librarianamy at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by librarianamy at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Gift for family for whom I work?
For the past four or five years, I've worked as a dog-walker in New England. A family whose dog I've walked for much of that time is moving back to their hometown in the midwest. Because I dabble in photography (and because they live in a neighborhood with great architecture), I'd thought of putting together a scrapbook or photo album with pictures of their community, some of which would include the dog, as a going-away gift. The more I think about this, the more I see the potential for it to go horribly wrong or be misinterpreted by the family. What's the best way for me to do this? [more inside]
How to work with no diploma?
How do the uneducated make a living? What jobs are available to those who don't have degrees, but can easily fool you into thinking they do? [more inside]
Create opening for kiss or wait it out?
I fancy this girl. We've been on 8 dates now. We haven't kissed. Should I make a move, or wait for the 'moment' to arise, or have I been relegated to the 'friend zone'? [long] [more inside]
How do I use my laptop abroad without going broke?
What's the best option for wireless broadband in France and Portugal? [more inside]
posted by unconvention at 8:05 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by unconvention at 8:05 AM PST - 2 comments
Is this a known PayPal scam?
Is this a scam, or am I being paranoid? [more inside]
Best and cheapest storage in the San Fernando Valley?
Downsizing -- wife left me -- and moving to Woodland Hills, California (CA). I need storage. Help? [more inside]
Where on the island of Cyprus is a really large satellite dish?
CyprusFilter: Where on the island of Cyprus are these large satellite antennas located? They belong to CYTA, the telecommunications authority of Cyprus. [more inside]
posted by thewalrus at 7:18 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by thewalrus at 7:18 AM PST - 6 comments
Will this home buying strategy work?
First-time-home-buyer filter: Continue low balling, or buy something less appealing? [more inside]
I'm a clumsy oaf and broke a pin on the apparently irreplaceable power supply to my external hard drive. What to do now??
I broke a pin on the power supply to my Lacie external hard drive. Only problem is they have ceased to exist, in stores or on ebay... Is there a generic version that would work, or do I have to get someone to solder the pin back on? [more inside]
Need help with wifi basics
I need help with wifi basics - routers, security, encryption etc. [more inside]
posted by valleys at 6:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by valleys at 6:43 AM PST - 9 comments
How can a dangly man scull comfortably?
Please help me solve a problem with the, er, anatomical logistics of men's rowing. [more inside]
posted by kittyprecious at 6:40 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by kittyprecious at 6:40 AM PST - 10 comments
Austin Newspapers for NYC?
What is the best Austin, TX newspaper? [more inside]
"Ugh, get that filthy thing out of me at once."
Small town; need small talk.
I need to brush up my small talk for my small town. [more inside]
need JUST a ring box
need a nice jewelry box for an engagement ring in Columbus, O. [more inside]
posted by Salvatorparadise at 5:42 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Salvatorparadise at 5:42 AM PST - 9 comments
Global good, national bad?
Any recommendations for published research on dealing gracefully with population decline? [more inside]
posted by trig at 5:10 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by trig at 5:10 AM PST - 3 comments
Big screen for sale!!
I need to print an ad but I don't know how to arrange it so the little tear off strips appear sideways on the bottom. [more inside]
Comics or Manga about tournament fighting?
Can anyone recommend comic-books or manga that feature tournament-fighting or gladiator-fighting as the central setting/plot? [more inside]
how to beat the bank?
How can individuals have the greatest impact in weakening or destabilising a particular country economically? [more inside]
What's the best charity to help Burma cyclone victims?
What's the best charity to give to, in order to help victims of the Burma cyclone? I don't want to give to a charity that will spend the money on TV adverts of pension funds for its employees. I want most of the money to help victims.
posted by humblepigeon at 1:54 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by humblepigeon at 1:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Simple Wordpress Newsletter plugin
Recommendations for a wordpress newsletter plugin. [more inside]
What's the name of this movie?
What's the name of this movie? It's about a guy who goes to Afghanistan (under Taliban rule) to rescue his nephew. [more inside]
how to restore preview pane in Leopard mail.app?
How do I restore the preview pane on mail.app? [more inside]
posted by dcjd at 12:50 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dcjd at 12:50 AM PST - 3 comments
Why isn't there a petite sophisticate for men?
Suit filter: I'm looking to buy my first suit but I'm having trouble finding anything off the rack. Can anyone point me to somewhere that has 34R jackets and 28x30 trousers on their store floors in Tucson or Phoenix area? [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin at 12:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by woolylambkin at 12:32 AM PST - 13 comments
Please help me paint my bedroom!
I just moved into room in a beautiful house, but cannot for the life of me decide what color to choose. I'm looking for a natural, earthy tone - something with a sensual vibe like dark brown. [more inside]
May 6
Not-so-special effect
After Dye hit a HR tonight, they first showed him running the bases, then showed the fireworks, and then showed both on top of each other so that it looked like this. Is there a technical or industry term for doing this, viz., showing two different camera feeds at a time?
posted by aiko at 11:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by aiko at 11:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Hosting my first-ever birthday party - and it's for a preteen!
I am throwing my first birthday party ever, for my pre-teen niece. Needless to say, I'm completely out of touch when it comes to kids' birthday parties (having not attended any since the 1980s) and don't know what's considered typical and usual. Please share your experiences and advice. [more inside]
posted by parilous at 10:57 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by parilous at 10:57 PM PST - 20 comments
No new news?
Help make news and daily trivia more interesting! [more inside]
Should I have looked at my dead son?
My son died of an overdose at the age of 25. I chose not to view his body. I just couldn't bring myself to do it. I wanted my last remberances of him to be while he was alive. Now, I'm wondering if I did the right thing. Has anyone else had this experience? Regret for not looking at him one last time?
Which books are most representative of each city?
What one book will allow others to gain the truest insight into the soul of each city or region [more inside]
posted by reenum at 10:21 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by reenum at 10:21 PM PST - 16 comments
Claritin + Benadryl
Is it safe to mix 24 hour Loratadine (Claritin) with 25-50 Diphenhydramin HCl (Benadryl)? My allergies are killing me and the loratadine does not seem to be doing the job.
Shoe repair recommendations in Portland, OR?
Shoe repair recommendations in Portland, OR? The girlfriend's beloved 14-eye Docs need insole repair. Anyone know of a good shop?
posted by thinman at 10:10 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by thinman at 10:10 PM PST - 2 comments
Are single serve coffee makers only good when used with disposable coffee cups?
I recently purchased a Keurig coffee maker from Costco with a load of coffee cups. They lasted a month or so and now I either have to shell out $$ for more of those cups or try normal coffee with their reusable cup. So far I don't have much success with the latter. Is it just me or the damn thing is not designed to be used with normal coffee?!
posted by bargainhunter at 10:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bargainhunter at 10:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Best way to hook up 1/4 jack to computer
I'm trying to get better sound quality out of music recordings, I've been using one of those adapters that turn a 1/4 into 1/8 but it's gets really fuzzy sometimes. I'm looking for a better way to hook up instruments to the computer, I've looked at mixer boxes but they have all these onboard equalizer's that I'm not really interested in, I just want a decent transfer quality and not all the bells and whistles. I guess my question is I'm looking for something cheap that will let me hook up something with a 1/4 jack to my computer, and also having a mic input would be a bonus.
How can we stay friends?
Relationship filter: My best friend, who was my first boyfriend, is dating a woman who doesn't like me, and the antipathy is mutual. From weekly phone calls, we now talk less than once a month. Should I keep pushing to keep the friendship, or stop trying to stay friends? [more inside]
posted by arnicae at 9:27 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by arnicae at 9:27 PM PST - 29 comments
Any knowledge about specifs, re. contaminated fish
Given the recent reports about seafood from China that is both bacterio- or viral-contaminated and chemically contaminated, does anyone have info about exactly which fish/shellfish to stay completely away from, especially in restaurants?
posted by yazi at 9:13 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by yazi at 9:13 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me keep my hot water heater from exploding
What do I need to know to check my temperature and pressure release valve of my electric water heater? I just got a home maintenance book that says hot water heaters can explode if the pressure release valve becomes inoperable. [more inside]
posted by GlowWyrm at 8:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GlowWyrm at 8:57 PM PST - 11 comments
Who Sings Like Nomi?
Who are some singers who sing in the style of Klaus Nomi? [more inside]
posted by vansly at 8:54 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by vansly at 8:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Automatic Screenshots from a DVD
Automatic screenshots from a DVD? I know how to take individual screengrabs from a a movie with VLC or Media Player Classic -- but I'd like to get a whole bunch at once. Is there windows software that will let me set an interval and extract a series of screenshots automatically?
posted by muckster at 8:46 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by muckster at 8:46 PM PST - 6 comments
Temporary asceticism
Looking for examples of temporary asceticism. [more inside]
How do I lower my blood protein?
How can I lower my blood protein? [more inside]
MS Project HELP
MS Project...how can you set a task so that it MUST begin on a tuesday? [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 7:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by sweetkid at 7:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Drippy, icky bathroom fun!
Mold and bleach? How much to kill it, but not me? (And I guess not my roommate, too.) [more inside]
Computer exposed to internet without a firewall, now what do I do?
My computer has recently been exposed to the wild internet without being behind a firewall. I'm running Windows 2000 without a software firewall. What should I do now to clean my machine and make sure it hasn't been subject to an exploit? [more inside]
California dreamin'
I will be doing a very anticipated trip to California for the first time. Please advice with good tips! [more inside]
Ordering coffees from around the world, online
I enjoy drinking coffee from various regions. Is there a good online resource for A) determining good coffees from various regions and B) ordering said coffees online? [more inside]
I'm starting everybody else's new years' resolution in May... help?
I've just signed up for a gym membership for the first time in my life... Due to metabolism, I'm not fat, but I'm still really out of shape... what should I start with? [more inside]
posted by twiggy at 5:59 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by twiggy at 5:59 PM PST - 25 comments
How to let a house without acting as a landlord?
Is it possible for a 'normal person' to let a house without doing all of the usual landlord work? We want to keep a house in the family but don't want the responsibility of finding tenants, contacting a plumber, collecting rent and so on. [more inside]
no casual sex please
What would you say to someone who doesn't want anything more than just casual sex with you when you are looking for a full on relationship with them? [more inside]
'm a photographer looking for a scrapbooking/note-taking software for OSX.
I'm a photographer looking for a scrapbooking/note-taking software for OSX. I visit alot of photographers' sites and study their photos and would like a software in which i can easily copy and paste the image and tack notes on the pictures for review later. I've been using word processor but it's too unorganized and inconvenient.
Am I prejudiced about friends working in service jobs?
How do I get over the feeling of awkwardness/guilt/prejudice when I encounter my friends working in service positions? [more inside]
Will a static tinsel kit stop my treadmill from shocking me?
Optimal OS for my ultramobile PC?
What operating system should I use for my Fujitsu U1010 UMPC? [more inside]
posted by Phred182 at 5:28 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Phred182 at 5:28 PM PST - 4 comments
Invoice? Receipt? Help me bill my client properly.
I offered a client a preferred rate for a block of hours and they agreed, so I sent an invoice. Things went great and now they want more, how do I arrange this on paper? [more inside]
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions at 5:14 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Null Pointer and the Exceptions at 5:14 PM PST - 3 comments
I'd really like to get to give this a shot - can you help?
Here’s one of those how-do-I-play-this? relationship questions. At the very beginning of a possible relationship (with a touring musician) that I'd really like to give a chance to, but he may be too scared. (explanation inside) [more inside]
posted by FlyByDay at 4:52 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by FlyByDay at 4:52 PM PST - 25 comments
Stolen Computer
My friend's computer was recently stolen.... help me get it back! [more inside]
Make my mom's day!
So what are you getting for your mom on mothers day? [more inside]
Computerized "Job Jar"?
I would like randomly selected items from a To-Do list to "float to the top" on a regular basis. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by penciltopper at 4:35 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by penciltopper at 4:35 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I stay or should I go?
Is it me or is it Phoenix? Or, when is it time to move vs. when is it time to try to bloom where you're planted? [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 4:32 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 4:32 PM PST - 12 comments
Prob. Res.
What does "Prob. Res." stand for, in the context of a professor's C.V. that lists an advanced degree from a British university, with "Prob. Res" afterwards? Has anyone heard of this abbreviation?
posted by Kirklander at 4:05 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Kirklander at 4:05 PM PST - 12 comments
Drinking on the highrise?
I'm sure you've seen Construction Workers Lunching on a Crossbeam. (link inside) Is that a bottle of booze in the hands of the guy on the right? [more inside]
What's the filesystem story, morning-glory?
Is there a utility to tell me what kind of filesystem my current working directory is, and it's limits? [more inside]
Undelete a T-Mobile voicemail?
Asking for a friend: Is there a way to recover a month-old voicemail message on T-Mobile? [more inside]
Where do you guys like to go latin/salsa dancing in NYC?
LatinDancingFilter: Where do any of y'all go salsa/latin dancing in NYC? [more inside]
I want my four day work week back!
I need to make a case to higher management to move to four-day work weeks for our department. They're already sold on the "soft benefits" (less commuting, improved morale, greater efficiency), but they're concerned about having enough coverage on the weekends. What's the best way to figure out the logistics? [more inside]
What have I done??? My Pictures disappeared
Somehow my friend's "My Pictures" folder (Win XP) disappeared. All 4GB of it. [more inside]
How to use google maps API to create new functions?
How would one go about creating new functionality with google maps API?(eg. create a button that controls the zoom interface in order to with the click of one button zooms out then zooms in a new location at some preset speed, or perhaps flies you to several locations with one button click) [more inside]
posted by figTree at 2:42 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by figTree at 2:42 PM PST - 2 comments
Should I give up on gas?
My new gas range is breaking my heart. WTF is wrong with it? And if it is a goner, should I bother trying to replace it with another gas range, or give up and switch to electric? [more inside]
I have no life...during the day.
I get bored and lonely on weekdays. What can I do? [more inside]
KVM that doesn't suck?
Do you know of a USB/DVI KVM switch for 2 computers that doesn't suck? [more inside]
the vice grip
How can I avoid debilitating paranoia when smoking marijuana? [more inside]
iPod wallet?
Can you recommend a billfold-style case for an iPod touch that can also hold a few bills and credit cards and will fit in my front pocket?
Amplifier Help
I'm over 50 and recently began singing jazz. Right now, I'm just jamming with friends. I'm using a Shure mic through a Fender Frontman guitar amp, and I'm not sure what all the dials are for. What's the relationship between "Volume" and "Gain"? And what is "Drive Volume"? Bonus Question: Will I need to spring for a real PA if we start performing?
posted by gteffertz at 1:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gteffertz at 1:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Can I make a domestic connecting flight at SFO in less than an hour?
Is it possible to make a domestic connecting flight in less than an hour at San Francisco International Airport? [more inside]
posted by etoyasu at 1:21 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by etoyasu at 1:21 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me get this promotion!
How do I navigate a possible pending promotion? My manager is leaving. My employer wants to promote from within. I'm "the only candidate for the job" (my manager's words), but I'm worried that I might botch the opportunity. [more inside]
It's not me, it's you...
I'm currently finishing my MS & am in interested in going for a PhD, just not with my current advisor. Without getting into drama & gossip, I will not be able to maintain my sanity doing a PhD under him. How to ask someone else? [more inside]
1. Peeps 2. ???? 3. Chocolate-covered peeps!
How would one make chocolate-covered Peeps? [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 1:13 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by 0xFCAF at 1:13 PM PST - 16 comments
Hoa many donors do Clinton or McCain have?
Barack Obama now has more than 1.5 million donors. How many donors do Clinton or McCain have? [more inside]
Most scenic route from LA to Detroit?
This weekend I will be driving a roadster from Las Angeles to Detroit with a buddy. Help me find winding, hilly or mountainy roads with great views of nature to see on my way. Twisty mountain roads are always preferred over long straightaways. (Bonus if they aren't too much out of my way, thought I don't mind changing my route somewhat.)
So far I am thinking of passing through Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, and Rocky Mountain National Park. (Google map)
aerial antenna for high VHF/UHF
Appropriate aerial antenna to receive high VHF and UHF across 12 miles? [more inside]
Window resizes incorrectly
When I click the icon to make my current window fill the screen, it makes the window bigger than the screen - three of the sides align but on the right hand side the scroll bar and red X are off the screen. [more inside]
Stretching Without Bending
Is there a way to stretch my quadriceps without bending my knees? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty at 12:31 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by meerkatty at 12:31 PM PST - 14 comments
What alternatives are there to aspirin and NSAIDS (besides acetaminophen)?
What alternatives are there to aspirin and NSAIDS (besides acetaminophen)? [more inside]
Exposing your kid to behaviors you disagree with?
What do you do once you have a kid and family problem stakes seem higher, i.e. you're concerned about exposing your child things that go against what you believe? [more inside]
Need program to track progress in multiple TV series
Is there a good program to monitor progress in various TV shows? I.e. what episode I'm on in shows if watching multiple shows in different seasons irregularly. [more inside]
Figure out target markets for new software?
What's the best way to find the best target markets for a new software product for consumers? [more inside]
Parking a PODS/you-pack moving container in Brooklyn?
How do I get space to park a you-pack moving container (think PODS) in Brooklyn? I'm moving to New York from DC for a new job in a few weeks. I'm moving the bulk of my stuff using ABF U-Pack - I'm subletting for two months and need my stuff stored until I find more permanent digs. In DC, I know I need to get a permit for the moving container for space in front of my place, but how do I do this in New York? Digging around on NYC.gov hasn't given me any leads.
posted by anarchivist at 11:44 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by anarchivist at 11:44 AM PST - 8 comments
Eco-friendly Styrofoam alternative?
I’m looking for an eco-friendly, or at least less damaging, alternative to these Styrofoam craft cones. [more inside]
Day of the Deleted Message part 17
I have a long-winded question about deleting zombie messages from Apple's mail.app. [more inside]
posted by nowonmai at 11:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by nowonmai at 11:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking for a random picture from the interwebs....
Does anybody know where I can find a full picture of the guy in this image? I don't remember much else about the image that would be helpful, only that he is standing facing the camera and I think he is wearing a black suit and tie. This picture is part of a running gag I had with an old friend and would love to find it again. Help me, Green!
posted by jtfowl0 at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jtfowl0 at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Carnac the Magnificent
Can gasoline futures be used to predict the price we will pay for fuel at the local pump? [more inside]
posted by netbros at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by netbros at 11:27 AM PST - 8 comments
energy trusts
my friend invests a lot of his money in energy and oil trusts. typically these trusts pay a dividend per share every month...and so they tend to average higher yields than most regular stocks. PWE is one of them. im considering putting money into an energy trust, but i want to know if the buzz is legit. somebody write back...
Who shot this dog?
Help me figure out who took this wonderful photo of a dog gazing out onto an open field! [more inside]
posted by raz5 at 11:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by raz5 at 11:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Must be nice to work six hours a day and get paid for eight
My coworkers come in late, leave early and take extended lunches. Help me deal with their behavior until I can finally leave this job. [more inside]
posted by Diskeater at 10:56 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by Diskeater at 10:56 AM PST - 47 comments
Can I be a freelance SAT tutor?
I'm a college student with high test scores but no previous teaching experience. Is freelance SAT tutoring (or things of that nature) a lucrative idea or an exercise in frustration? [more inside]
Another camera case question
Another camera case question, but my first. I have a decent point and shoot, the Fujifilm Finepix S6000 and I need to get some protection for her. [more inside]
posted by dawson at 10:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by dawson at 10:23 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I aid Guantanamo inmates?
I know it is laughably late in the game, but: I am looking for the names of reputable groups supporting the legal rights of the inmates at Guantanamo prison. Are there any groups out there trying to ignite awareness among the self-involved about what is being done in their country's name? Is there a legal defense fund one could contribute too? [more inside]
It Ain't the MTA
Connecticut Public Transportation Filter: Has anyone used Seatbus? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:07 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 10:07 AM PST - 1 comment
advisor for beneficiary accounts
I'd like to cash out some beneficiary investment accounts. I'd like to know in advance what the taxes and penalties (if any) would be. In other words, what would be the cash remaining from this. [more inside]
Moldy Oldy Houses
Help. We're about to buy a house with mold in the walls. How can I get a sample analysis by mail? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 9:44 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 9:44 AM PST - 13 comments
Talking to a preschooler about surgery?
A friend's preschool aged daughter is going in for surgery in a few months. Can you recommend books, videos, etc. for talking to her about surgery? [more inside]
How to avoid the tourist/waiter look?
O Hive Mind, point me to a fanny pack/belt bag/handsfree totage system that doesn't suck. [more inside]
Was it a stop or a "stop"?
How long until the smell of cigarette smoke doesn't appear on breath? [more inside]
posted by substrate at 9:07 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by substrate at 9:07 AM PST - 20 comments
Fired, company expired, what do I say if I want to get hired?
Years ago, I was fired from a job after raising concerns I had over some questionable practices with my manager and a V.P. I did some research recently and learned the company's investors killed the company - for exactly the things I was concerned about. Do I even bother to raise this in an interview if asked about the job? (Naturally, there's more inside.) [more inside]
Please help me identify this object.
Muy delicioso
SpanishFilter: How can I politely say "I've had enough" or "I'm full" in Spanish? [more inside]
posted by cabingirl at 8:53 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cabingirl at 8:53 AM PST - 15 comments
Why is my WordPress 404.php not working?
Why is my WordPress 404.php not working? If I try to visit a non-existent page, instead of getting the 404 page it gives me a page with all my static pages concatenated. [more inside]
posted by krunk at 8:51 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by krunk at 8:51 AM PST - 5 comments
A comfortable & storable reading chair?
A comfortable & storable reading chair? [more inside]
It's Not a Gold Record, But I Wanna Treat It Like One
FramingFilter: How can I frame autographed CDs and liner notes without overpaying? [more inside]
Heading to Trinidad & Tobago
A few friends and I are planning a trip to Trinidad & Tobago this summer. We are going to spend a few days in each place. Does anyone have any recommendations on places to stay, things we should do, where we should eat, who makes the best roti, places to see old style Calypso or modern Soca or Rapso, where to find the best rum tour, etc...? I have been researching ideas at the library and on various travel forums, but I would like to hear from any of you who have been to (or live in) Trinidad or Tobago.
posted by toddst at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by toddst at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
DirecTV technical help needed
Somewhat technical question about DirecTV equipment. Any DirecTV aficionados in the house? [more inside]
Sending stuff back to the manufacturer.... does it work?
Sending stuff back to the manufacturer.... does it work?
I got this top of the line Logitech webcam as a gift a couple of years ago and never used it. Now the opportunity to use it presented itself, I tried to install it and... nothing. It is very likely broken. [more inside]
What famous(ish) comics folks love Tintin?
What (semi-)famous artists (preferably still living) are stated Tintin fans? Comics-related artists especially sought. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 7:59 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Shepherd at 7:59 AM PST - 11 comments
How to create a final gold master
Burning a gold master - special discs? Software? Burners? Need to burn a disc that's going into multi-thousand production duplication [more inside]
posted by jimmy0x52 at 7:43 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jimmy0x52 at 7:43 AM PST - 7 comments
Help my brain!
I need a recommendation for either a psychiatrist or psychologist in NYC. Help my brain! [more inside]
Selling surplus stock
How can I sell surplus stock in North America? [more inside]
should my young and debt-free partner get a life insurance?
should my partner get life insurance? He is young and debt-free. [more inside]
Is tere such a thing as an iphone deal?
Is there such a thing as a Iphone deal? I need tips! [more inside]
Hydrocele Surgery Experiences
I recently had hydrocele surgery and I was wondering about the recovery period/curve of others who braved this surgery. [more inside]
posted by ob at 6:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ob at 6:39 AM PST - 2 comments
My computer's gone HAL on me!
It appears that chkdsk has corrupted some of my files. How can I stop this happening? [more inside]
posted by edbyford at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by edbyford at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
The Llama is a Quadraped which Lives in Big Rivers Like the Amazon
Short and sweet: "Please don't water these plants. (it's killing them)" in Spanish. [more inside]
posted by plinth at 5:29 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by plinth at 5:29 AM PST - 17 comments
Name for the scene at the end of a movie--post credits
Is there a name for the small scene that comes at the end of a film--after the credits? [more inside]
posted by ColdChef at 5:04 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by ColdChef at 5:04 AM PST - 19 comments
Experiencing European cities in a different way
I'm interrailing & backpacking through central/southern Europe in May/June. What are the quintessential things that I must do in each city I visit? Any general travel advice would also be much appreciated. [more inside]
posted by monocot at 3:15 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by monocot at 3:15 AM PST - 21 comments
Why won't my desk chair recline?
My desk chair has locked in an upright position- it won't recline at all. I've noticed this happening before- eventually I'll try to lean back and it'll go right back. But what causes this, and is there anything specific I can do to get it to recline properly?
posted by Pope Guilty at 1:53 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Pope Guilty at 1:53 AM PST - 2 comments
Mid forties male, no libido. What now?
I seem to have lost all my libido (sex-drive). Mid-forties male, not health related. Advice? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by lndl at 1:45 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by lndl at 1:45 AM PST - 10 comments
Are men naturally more fit than women?
My girlfriend says that women are naturally less fit than men. Is this true? [more inside]
posted by mallow005 at 1:14 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by mallow005 at 1:14 AM PST - 44 comments
Undeserved nostalgia?
When was the past better than the present? I'd like to know the word or phrase that describes the romanticism people have of the past, e.g. "In those days, children respected their elders!". I was watching the documentary Born Rich and Cody Franchetti mentions that the encyclopedia was better in the early 20th century. Why? This feeling that "old ways are better" is not exactly nostalgia, because often people expressing this sentiment didn't actually grow up in this utopian past. But their feelings toward this time are exactly like nostalgia. [more inside]
posted by Monochrome at 1:06 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Monochrome at 1:06 AM PST - 17 comments
Finding the Walls to Breakthrough
What are the modern fields in science currently under crisis? [more inside]
posted by Rubbstone at 12:31 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Rubbstone at 12:31 AM PST - 23 comments
May 5
Just the three of us
Single mom/Single parent: How does one go about building a lasting relationship with a single mother, to show her that you will not only be there for her, but also for her son? (She's 22, and he's under five I'm assuming.) [more inside]
Pay for adult screenwriting?
About how much can a writer expect to make for an adult screenplay? $400? Less? More? Anyone?
help me find some cool drum sounds
ProducerFilter: i'm looking for inspiration and influences for my drum sounds. what electronic/dance/rap producers have interesting, unique, forward-looking drum sounds? [more inside]
Where can I find info about See's chocolates?
Where on the Web can I find a specific guide to chocolates from See's Candies? [more inside]
posted by poulet at 9:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by poulet at 9:33 PM PST - 6 comments
hacked again
Site hacked again 4 years later. I need some advice. [more inside]
I always feel like...somebody's watchin' MEEEEE!
[ParanoiaFilter] How can I tell if someone has accessed or opened a file on my computer? [more inside]
wii repair!
i am searching for a video game console repair preferably in or around ephrata/denver (pennsylvannia)area but within lancaster will do (specificly repair for a nintendo wii) [more inside]
Post-anesthesia for Toddlers?
My baby boy will undergo general anesthesia Thursday.
What should I expect when I get him home? [more inside]
posted by Dizzy at 8:35 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Dizzy at 8:35 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I get out from under an abusive father?
How do I get out from under an abusive father? [more inside]
Where's the (dance) party?
What are some good clubs and bars for dancing in Portland, OR? [more inside]
posted by chrchr at 8:18 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by chrchr at 8:18 PM PST - 8 comments
Burgers and Shakes in Toronto for Great Noms
If I don't find a fabulous burger and vanilla milkshake in Toronto, I may just die. Where can I find shake 'n' burger nirvana in this crazy town? [more inside]
posted by ambilevous at 8:04 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by ambilevous at 8:04 PM PST - 19 comments
Submission site for fables?
Can anyone recommend any places (print or online) where I can submit short fiction articles such as fables about animals, the environment and so on? Hopefully, ones that pay. Thanks very much.
Has fan response ever saved a TV show?
Has fan response ever saved a TV show? [more inside]
Inspiron 600m slowdowns and problems
Inspiron 600m slowdowns and problems [more inside]
iTunes giftcard
I'm using Itunes v 4.0.1 on on Mac OS X v 10.3.9. The gift card I picked up last week in Starbucks doesn't seem to be working. I type in the code, and it says "Your session has timed out. Please try this operation again from the beginning." Is there any way to get by this? I've tried several times through out the day.
Cocktail is just too generic...
There's got to be more than Tequila Sunrise? [more inside]
New soles for old Birkenstocks: worth it?
Does resoling Birkenstocks really work? If so, what is the best online company that resoles Birkenstock sandals? I love my Birks and they're still in great shape, except for the rubber sole, which is almost worn down to the cork. I'd like to save some money and get them resoled, but I can't find a local store that is an "authorized" Birkenstock repair shop. Have you had experience with a good repair shop that accepts mailed-in sandals? (Ideally, I'd like to find a nice balance of quality, price, and speed.) Most importantly, did your new soles stay attached to the cork footbed?
posted by lewistate at 5:57 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by lewistate at 5:57 PM PST - 21 comments
Name that x-files episode.
X-files fans/experts, help me find the name of this x-files episode. [more inside]
posted by EvilKenji at 5:52 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by EvilKenji at 5:52 PM PST - 3 comments
How much should I pay for coding?
How much does web development cost if the design work is already done? I am new to the world of website-making and am lost and confused. [more inside]
Closed due to high winds
Some time ago, I was in Chicago and visited the Sears Tower. The observation deck was closed due to high winds. Why? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan at 5:15 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Morrigan at 5:15 PM PST - 11 comments
Dduck Bok...huh?
How do I prepare this "Hot & Spicy Rice Cake Stick" (Dduck Bok Ki)? [more inside]
What is the g force experienced?
How would I calculate the G-Force of this impact? [more inside]
posted by gummo at 4:43 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by gummo at 4:43 PM PST - 20 comments
Hosted CRM with non-Outlook email integration?
Can you recommend a hosted CRM system that lets me create a new contact by forwarding an email to a drop box? I'm using Highrise and looking for a replacement. [more inside]
Is breeding mealworms as easy as it sounds?
Mealworm breeding: what do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 4:23 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Solomon at 4:23 PM PST - 4 comments
Van Halen in Raleigh, NC
Van Halen opener in Raleigh? [more inside]
Outlook Calendar Publishing
What is the best way to publish free/busy information from Outlook 2003? [more inside]
posted by jbradley at 3:44 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jbradley at 3:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I or someone else repair my Godin Multiac?
Problem with Godin Multiac Nylon String Synth-access guitar - specifically the RMC pickup. [more inside]
Know any good San Francisco history books?
I'd like a few book recommendations to learn about the early history of my fine city. [more inside]
posted by squishy at 3:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by squishy at 3:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for Emma Thompson TV series
Emma Thompson TV series? Late 80's? Did I hallucinate this? [more inside]
ie7 resizes text automagically
XHTML+CSS issue: IE7 automatically enlarging text and uncentering stuff. [more inside]
posted by signal at 2:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by signal at 2:50 PM PST - 4 comments
Pointless RPG
What was the name of the humerous interaction-free RPG I saw a few years ago? [more inside]
posted by degoao at 2:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by degoao at 2:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Yes we are the best department on campus; didn't you see our trophy?
Where can I buy a fake trophy online? The bigger (and cheaper) the better. [more inside]
Strategies for Returning Gifts
What's the likelihood that I can return a gift to me purchased from Tiffany's (with receipt) and get cash back? [more inside]
How do I gently tell my mom that I do not want her to join my dad in walking me down the aisle?
How do I gently tell my mom that I do not want her to join my dad in walking me down the aisle? [more inside]
posted by nataliedanger at 2:30 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by nataliedanger at 2:30 PM PST - 27 comments
no bumbag zone
Runners of MeFi: What do you carry when you race, and what do you carry it in? Does anyone have any experience with this thing? [more inside]
posted by peachfuzz at 2:22 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by peachfuzz at 2:22 PM PST - 13 comments
"Oh What a Tangled We WEAVE" AKA "Without Your Help, Dange LOOMS"
I need help coming up with a fabric based vacation in California. As in literally, fabric. The stuff you make socks and clothes out of. Is there such a thing? [more inside]
Wiretapping with VOIP and VPN?
After watching this season's "The Wire," I wondered if police wiretapping could be thwarted by OpenVPN and an Asterisk box? [more inside]
Metaphotofilter:
What's my best bet for photographing old photographs from many old books? [more inside]
posted by donmateo at 2:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by donmateo at 2:04 PM PST - 10 comments
flashfilter: Good Flash Website Templates
flashfilter: Good Flash Website Templates - I'm technically capable but we need something quickly and don't have much money. We have access to Flash CS3 pro, Flex Builder 3, etc. I can get around in CS3 and can handle ActionScript. I, however, have no design skills at all. We already have artwork, logos, and a color scheme. Is there anywhere I can get free/cheap pre-built flash website templates that don't suck? Doing a few Google searches come up with a bunch of hokey template sites which all seem to share the same bunch of lousy templates.
The Secret of Happiness?
How can I find more about this secret to happiness (and is it really true)? [more inside]
What to do in Vancouver?
What do we absolutely have to see/do in Vancouver, Canada while we are there? [more inside]
Working for Vacation
What open-source project should I work on? Or how do I find one? [more inside]
posted by mkb at 1:23 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mkb at 1:23 PM PST - 12 comments
i wanna be a florist when I grow up...
How does one become a florist/floral designer? What does it take to open a flower shop? Need some direction!! [more inside]
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 12:58 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me recover text I lost from a copy and paste error
I just had a huge block of text on my clipboard. When going to paste it, I accidentally hit apple-c instead of apple-v ... copying a new block of text. Is there any way I can recover the text I just erased from the clipboard? I'm on a Mac running OSX.
The awkwardness of the crap distance runner
Please help me (age 30, healthy weight, no major physical ailments) learn to run like a normal human. [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:46 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:46 PM PST - 23 comments
New Steps at Side Door
I need new steps at the side door of my house. Who should I get to build/install them, and what should they be made out of? [more inside]
I can has buckle swashed too?
I love history, and I love adventure. What real-life historical adventurers were awesome, and have books written about them worth reading? [more inside]
My cat has suddenly started hiccuping.
My 6.5 year old cat has developed a hiccup problem. I've never before witnessed her hiccuping but in the last 2-3 weeks I've seen it multiple times. I know you are not my vet. [more inside]
Books are Heavy!
What's the easiest way for a person to move a bunch of books by herself? [more inside]
posted by Edelweiss at 11:52 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Edelweiss at 11:52 AM PST - 18 comments
say my name, bitch!
pronunciationfilter: how do i mitigate the awkwardness of correcting someone who is pronouncing my name wrong after a significant amount of time has already passed? [more inside]
posted by violetk at 11:33 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by violetk at 11:33 AM PST - 25 comments
Can I "Feel Lucky" at a particular site?
Does anyone know how to combine sitesearch and Feeling Lucky in google URLs? [more inside]
I'm your internet charging for your articles
Is there any way to get this article about "Between the Acts" from Literary Encyclopedia without having to pay for it? I have been unable to find it anywhere else. [more inside]
posted by Memo at 11:19 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Memo at 11:19 AM PST - 9 comments
Keloid scarring from a tattoo?
I know a half-Chinese, half-Filipino male with a tendency toward keloid formation who's interested in getting a first tattoo. What tattoo experience and advice do you have for him regarding the likelihood of developing a keloid at the tattoo site?
Help create a GIMP convert
I've been using Photoshop on and off since the early 90s, and now I want to learn GIMP. It's the little things that are making me crazy...anyone know of a good tutorial that won't bore someone already gets image manipulation and just needs to know x in photoshop = y in GIMP?
posted by foxydot at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by foxydot at 11:15 AM PST - 3 comments
I've got my first real meeting- Help me not look like a fool!
I have a meeting with an important figure in my field. I've never had a real meeting, let alone with a person of any genuine import. Help me prepare! More details inside. [more inside]
What do we need to know about thyroid cancer?
My wife was just diagnosed with thyroid cancer, if anyone can share experiences, recommended reading material, or general advice we'd appreciate it. [more inside]
Anniversary in Ensenada
Where should I take my partner for our anniversary in Ensenada, Baja California, Mexico?
We're looking at the two-night packages at Las Rosas, but would like suggested alternatives, preferably smaller and more intimate. Also looking for good spa and massage recommendations. If San Felipe is waaay better, please let me know. I researched it online and it looks like a marina and golf courses for American weekenders, which is sort of what we want to avoid.
Oh, we're also interested in a day hike, maybe inland in the mountains.
THC and screening
My friend is taking a drug test in 23 hrs and has no clue as to what testing method they will be using. The last time he smoked marijuana was 48 hrs ago. Does anyone have advice on passing said screening?
posted by konono at 10:36 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by konono at 10:36 AM PST - 33 comments
Help me prove T-Mobile wrong
Can you send an email from your Nokia phone using your T-Mobile service? [more inside]
Help, I need motivation to lose weight.
I'm fat and diabetic. My first year after diagnosis I lost 50 lbs and stuck to my diet. How do I stick to it for the long term? [more inside]
Save our future children from being David Copperfield.
Help us figure out if we can afford to have a family! Can two people on $200k a year have some babies? [more inside]
What's your opinion on short-term sublets when visiting NYC?
What's your opinion on short-term sublets when visiting NYC for a few days, in lieu of a hotel? Is it a safe option? [more inside]
posted by xotis at 10:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by xotis at 10:09 AM PST - 11 comments
How do I squeeze the most value out of my lifeless corpse?
When I die, I want to make sure that my body is stripped down and recycled much like an automobile at the wrecking yard. How do I go about making sure this happens? [more inside]
How can I close a specific browser window under linux
Can I control a browser from an application under linux. [more inside]
you like-a tha juice, eh?
I just got a juicer. Now what should I put in it? [more inside]
Why am I so upset when I know it's hypocritical?
I get irrationally and hypocritically upset at my partner. Should I tell him why I'm upset, even though it's crazy? How do I stop getting upset in the first place? [more inside]
Northern Colorado Day Trips/ July 4th festivities?
Where should I go for a day/overnight trip around Estes Park, Colorado, in early July? [more inside]
Home Stereo of the Future, revisted
Looking for a home stereo setup that supports internet radio, traditional radio, CD's and MP3's without a computer in the middle. [more inside]
Citalopram side effects
Citalopram: I've been taking this for two-and-a-half weeks now, with the last ten days being on 20mg. While the hand-wringing anxiety and depressed feeling seems to be fading, I am having problems with the continual desire for sleep. I've tried taking it four hours before going to bed, and last night I slept for 13 straight hours. Then when I get up, I have very little inclination to do anything other than look at the wall or mindless television.
Has anyone else had these effects with Citalopram and did they get better? [more inside]
Desperately seeking inspiration
I'm in a rut. I need information graphic inspiration. [more inside]
I want to be an expert on experts.
I'm looking for advice blogs. Like Dear Abby, but in blog form. [more inside]
V8 agrees with me almost too much
My lifestyle is pretty healthy overall, but I always feel extra-good after drinking V8. I'm trying to figure out why this particular beverage agrees with me so much when included in a diet that's already pretty good to begin with. [more inside]
travel yoga?
What kind of yoga sequence should I do while traveling? [more inside]
Super8 film-to-DVD in Austin, TX?
Help me find a place to transfer my Super8 & 8mm film to DVD in Austin, TX. [more inside]
How legit is Airhitch? Seems flaky.
If you knew a first kiss was coming, and you could do a little advance planning, how would you do it?
If you knew a first kiss was coming, and you could do a little advance planning, how would you do it? [more inside]
How can I keep the peace?
I'm going home for a visit. I don't like my brother's wife but I should probably keep my mouth shut. How do I keep my visit peaceful? More inside. [more inside]
My groin wants what my brain doesn't!
The type of guy I like to spend time with isn't the type I like to have sex with. What now? Probably NSFW! [more inside]
Is it possible to guarantee getting paid for a certain amount of time?
How can I guarantee two years of pay at a certain rate? [more inside]
What can I do with a frozen placenta?
What can I do with a frozen placenta? [more inside]
posted by Roger Dodger at 6:46 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Roger Dodger at 6:46 AM PST - 26 comments
Seeking a return on an impulse buy
I joined a kickball team and after one practice I realize I am too injured to play. How can I get a refund? [more inside]
Strike a pose, please.
Getting a DSLR today. What lens options should make a good set to take the plunge? [more inside]
posted by jadepearl at 6:31 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by jadepearl at 6:31 AM PST - 20 comments
They can't all be millionaires, right?
Something that's always confounded me about Manhattan and San Francisco in particular: Where do the middle-class families live? Suburbs, obviously, but surely there must be some that live in the city proper. But where?
posted by yalestar at 6:25 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by yalestar at 6:25 AM PST - 31 comments
Inauguration Day as a tourist - worth it?
Planning on visiting the US from the UK early next year, and thought it'd be interesting to try to coincide visiting Washington DC with Inauguration Day (whoever gets elected). Is this a good idea? [more inside]
What's the hot Java web framework?
I'm starting a new project at work rewriting a web application from scratch. We want to rewrite it in Java for a number of reasons that aren't really important. I've spent the last few months off and on researching web frameworks, but I haven't got a really good handle on how the web-development community feels about them. Help me choose! [more inside]
A real economic downturn, or not so much?
How is the downturn in the US economy affecting you? [more inside]
How to upload listened MP3-player tunes to online music discovery sites?
How do I send my MP3-players listened tunes to a music discovery site (like last.fm) if I'm not using an iPod? [more inside]
Can I get a Ferry to Berlin?
BargeFilter: What is the maximum height vessel I can bring down to Berlin from the Baltic sea? [more inside]
posted by From Bklyn at 2:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by From Bklyn at 2:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Books about 20th century american comedy?
Any recommendations for books/articles/whatever about the history of comedy? Specifically 20th century American comedy? [more inside]
Help me write a statement supporting my request for a pay rise
I recently got promoted. Hurrah for me!
But I badly need help with how to word a statement supporting my request for a payrise. [more inside]
posted by t0astie at 12:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by t0astie at 12:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Jane Austen Biography Recommendations?
What's the most authoritative or well-regarded scholarly biography of Jane Austen? [more inside]
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 12:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Karlos the Jackal at 12:06 AM PST - 6 comments
May 4
What ad campaigns have been adapted into feature films?
I just saw the trailer for the ostensibly terrible Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher vehicle, "What Happens in Vegas." Can anyone tell me if this is the first time that an ad campaign has been adapted into a feature film? I'd also like some background information about the ads themselves. Who is responsible for them? Where and when did the expression "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas" originate?
posted by PM at 11:22 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by PM at 11:22 PM PST - 16 comments
Large fluorescent tube broken. How do I ensure I don't die of mercury poisoning?
Fluorescent tube (large one) broke in kitchen. I am freaking out now and didn't follow proper procedures to clean it up. Am I going to get sick and die of mercury poisoning? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 11:07 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 11:07 PM PST - 23 comments
Will I be able to move to Brooklyn in September?
When should I start looking for a room in a Brooklyn apartment, if I intend to move there in September? And where, besides Craigslist, are the best places to find ads? [more inside]
One-off Hanging Stemware
I want to hang stemware upside down under a shelf in my kitchen, but it isn't a deep enough shelf for the racks I've used before, or really for more than one glass. What can I use? Hanging them in a track that runs lengthwise under the shelf is an option. Does that track exist?
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:39 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Examples of large software systems built with well-known open source components?
Can you think of examples of large or important software systems built with well-known open source components? I could use them in the introduction of a paper that I'm writing. [more inside]
Where can I get a set of loteria cards in Toronto?
Where can I get a set of loteria cards in Toronto?
posted by greatgefilte at 10:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by greatgefilte at 10:14 PM PST - 4 comments
How much fibre means 'high in fibre'?
For a food to make the claim that it is 'high in fibre', (in Australia) how much fibre per 100g must it contain? [more inside]
Who's the one you call Dr. Feelgood?
I'm a 25 year old fella looking for a good general practitioner in Austin. "Good" doesn't mean someone who will medicate me with whatever I want and send me on my way, but someone who pays attention to his patients and their needs. Preferably north, but it's not a deal breaker. I'll mostly be going for chronic headaches, if that makes any difference either. Suggestions?
posted by Roman Graves at 9:54 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Roman Graves at 9:54 PM PST - 5 comments
Turn of dates in iWeb 08
How do I get rid of the date showing up in iWeb 08 blogs? In iWeb 06 you could easily turn them off, I remember, allowing you to use the "blog" template for all sorts of other kinds of non-dated subdirectory webpages. [more inside]
posted by wavejumper at 9:54 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by wavejumper at 9:54 PM PST - 1 comment
GP for Chico
Recommend a General Practitioner in Chico California. [more inside]
Help me identify mystery man.
Help me identify the man in this photo. [more inside]
posted by bigcheesegump at 9:18 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by bigcheesegump at 9:18 PM PST - 10 comments
Is this what balding looks like?
Based on this picture and this one, do I appear to have the beginnings of male pattern baldness or something more harmless like a double crown? [more inside]
What are the best books on and of underwater photography?
A great book about/of underwater photography, for the gifting? [more inside]
posted by kwaller at 8:12 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by kwaller at 8:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me fix my ailing BlackBerry Pearl trackball.
Blackberry Pearl trackball acting funky. Help. [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate at 7:58 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Pontius Pilate at 7:58 PM PST - 8 comments
Amazon MP3 downloader error?
Has anyone here tried the Amazon MP3 downloader? I have tried to install it, but I keep getting an error message of "requires Windows XP or later," yet I am totally rocking XP! I have all the latest updates, so it is not a service pack issue. Any ideas? I need the downloader in order to download an entire album. Amazon will only let one download single songs without the software, not entire albums.
posted by foxinthesnow at 7:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by foxinthesnow at 7:46 PM PST - 8 comments
Biology 'Refresher?
Good way to get 'refreshed' on Biology? I took 1st year BIO 8 years ago. I'm taking the second semester this summer and don't want to be completely lost. What are some good ways (whether online, dvd, book, etc) to get this done? I'll probably go to a Bio 1 class and pick up the syllabus, but would like some suggestions.
I'll have about 6 weeks to do the 'refresh'
posted by sandmanwv at 7:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 7:41 PM PST - 6 comments
Could US farmers go without subsidies?
Could US farmers go without subsidies? [more inside]
Deleting My Safe-mail.net Account
How do I delete my Safe-mail.net account if I can't remember the password? [more inside]
Ah, to be connected anywhere, anytime!
Looking for a relatively simple mobile IM device, that will allow me to be connected regardless of wifi availability. A bit confused about options - it seems a Blackberry is the most perfect fit. Or is it? [more inside]
posted by Bakuun at 6:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Bakuun at 6:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Please help a php neophyte format this line of code!
I am trying to get yshout (a shoutbox) working in my WordPress blog. I want the logged in members to be able to chat and have their member names used to identify their chat postings. [more inside]
An Encyclopedia of Exercise?
What is, to your knowledge, the book with the most complete list of exercises? [more inside]
Can I get messages off Outlook on my old PC to my shiny new Macbook? There's a catch.
Can I get messages off Outlook on my old PC to my shiny new Macbook? There's a catch. [more inside]
I'm sick of the city.
How far would I need to travel from a tower 100 feet high before the sight of it would become obscured by the horizon? [more inside]
posted by grrlaction at 6:11 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by grrlaction at 6:11 PM PST - 23 comments
Tales of the (Asian) City?
Reading yesterday’s Tales of the City post, I got to wondering: are there any books set in Southeast Asian locations that “sell” their settings the way Tales of the City does for San Francisco, or The Number One Ladies Detective Agency does for Botswana? [more inside]
posted by micketymoc at 6:08 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by micketymoc at 6:08 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can I get scholarly reviews of journals or magazines?
What are some good resources for getting scholarly reviews of journals (other than Magazines for Libraries)? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me find the best paper airplane for this project
Can anyone suggest a really great paper airplane design or a cheap balsa glider? The idea is to nest it beneath a kite and release it at the highest possible altitude.
I have the release worked out (we have considered dropping eggs on people) but don't have any idea what plane would work best in this scenario.
My kids have been really into flying kites lately and I thought this would be a cool way to have some fun with it. Thanks in advance!
posted by snsranch at 5:40 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by snsranch at 5:40 PM PST - 17 comments
Recommendation for good in-ceiling speakers for my kitchen?
What are good in-ceiling speakers for under $300/pr? [more inside]
"Fine corinthian leather!!"
Please give me your best tips and recommendations for bringing a leather sofa and chair back to life. [more inside]
posted by pearlybob at 5:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by pearlybob at 5:18 PM PST - 7 comments
How to tally votes in Excel?
How to tally votes in Excel?
There is an Excel spreadsheet with many categories, with many votes per category. How do I get Excel to tally up the individual votes in a singe category? Each category is column, with the various votes per category listed as rows.
posted by jmitchell at 4:28 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by jmitchell at 4:28 PM PST - 21 comments
Can my minor children receive a gift from their great aunt that is excluded from the gift tax?
Can my great aunt make a $12,000 gift to me, my wife, and each of our two kids (for $48,000 total) without incurring the gift tax? [more inside]
Fictional Drinks
Trying to make a list of fictional drinks.
For instance: Clementine mixxes up a couple of "blue ruins" in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind and the Silver Jews' song Buckingham Rabbit makes reference to "shattered dogs on the rocks."
What other fictional drinks can you think of? [more inside]
How do you say Beijing?
What's the correct way to pronouce Beijing?
mp3 player with user-replaceable battery?
Is there an mp3 player with a user-replaceable battery? [more inside]
posted by zippy at 3:15 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by zippy at 3:15 PM PST - 17 comments
Halogens hate me (and the feeling's mutual)
Help me find decent non-halogen desk lamps. [more inside]
Help me identify this two canon hunting rifle. (.22 & shotgun)
I once saw a rifle that I really wanted.
I forgot the name, I only know a description. [more inside]
posted by PowerCat at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by PowerCat at 2:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Income tax versus Fair tax....help
I need to better understand the proposed tax systems. Mainly the fair tax or sales tax versus an income tax. I am writing a paper for school on the viewpoints of TTARA (The Texas Taxpayers and Research Ass.) and CTJ (citizens for tax justice) but cannot gain a clear idea of what each side is proposing. Obviously the republicans want the fair tax, and since TTARA is business minded, I assume they too seek the fair tax, or at least support it. But what is the Dem idea of fair taxation? Do they want an income tax? What is all this talk on CTJ about income tax cuts? I don’t have the patience to sift through all the material so I'm hoping someone can give me a basic idea of the differing positions on the matter. Mainly answer the question of who wants what and why, and who benefits most from each plan.... Also what about the working poor, do they benefit most from an income tax? Etc. Etc.
What's a "decent" lock for a 13" MacBook?
What's a "decent" lock for a 13" MacBook under around $20.00? [more inside]
Best episode to introduce someone to This American Life?
Orange you glad I asked this?
RecipeFilter: oranges. Oranges were buy 2 (3 lb bags) get one free today. Just juiced, zested, and peeled first two bags, yielded a quart of juice (which we'll drink), plus half a cup of zest and a cup of de-pithed peel before I ran out, so to speak, of my own juice.
Now what? [more inside]
Why hasn't our dog gotten better?
What is wrong with our dog? He's passing blood again - for the second time in two weeks. He went to the vet a week and a half ago; he had tests and x-rays; he's been on IVs of fluids & antibiotics. It seemed as though he was cured. Then, on Wednesday of this past week, it started up again. [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian at 1:04 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by clarkstonian at 1:04 PM PST - 20 comments
The Tibet Question
Calling all protesters in general and all those who know about the China-Tibet situation!
I need help learning about Tibet. [more inside]
I can't believe you don't know who Edith Piaf is!
I am a newly minted gay boy (out for a few months) who has missed the gay train. I don't know any show tunes, any famous gay icons in queer lore, how to properly do a flower arrangement, etc. Point me to any resources out there that can help me catch up. [more inside]
rutting rut
How can I cultivate new sexual fantasies? [more inside]
The Rules of Attraction
Should I end things with a girl I've started dating who I like a lot, but whose body doesn't turn me on? [more inside]
What kind of tool am I looking for?
Unfortunately (for both of us), my girlfriend has charged me with fixing the stair. What kind of tool am I looking for? [more inside]
Do-re-mi and Roy G. Biv
Can I change the colors of MIDI events in Sonar 7's piano roll editor individually to match the notes they represent? [more inside]
Where to buy a Polder kitchen timer in Vancouver?
KitchenFilter: does anyone know where I can buy a Polder kitchen timer in Vancouver? Specifically, I'm looking for this model on a string. [more inside]
posted by findango at 11:44 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by findango at 11:44 AM PST - 4 comments
Manhattan in May
What to wear in NYC: how can a girl be stylish, comfortable and be climate-appropriate for Manhattan in the month of May? Or, trying hard to look good without looking like I'm trying too hard. [more inside]
posted by hellopanda at 11:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by hellopanda at 11:05 AM PST - 10 comments
fly me to the moon...
How many person-miles are flown every year by commercial airlines? [more inside]
Websites for individual book promo
Help me find websites that are devoted to promoting an individual book. [more inside]
Figaro! Figaro! Huh? Who?
I am a big fan of theater of all types and it one day occurred to me while I was watching an opera that at least some of my enjoyment comes from the fact that opera is very organic; opera singers sing without wearing microphones, they just project. I recently saw the Sacramento Opera performance of Tosca and during a scene in the first act between Mario and Floria they are very close while singing with such great projection. My question is, how do they do this with out hurting or even damaging the hearing of the person near them?
posted by geekyguy at 10:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by geekyguy at 10:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Cat brutally savaged, has had complicated surgery, aftercare will be difficult, costly and I have know idea where to begin
Cat brutally savaged, has had complicated surgery, aftercare will be difficult, costly and I have know idea where to begin.....
posted by watercarrier at 10:13 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by watercarrier at 10:13 AM PST - 32 comments
I overwrote a bunch of mp3 folders and need them back
I was transferring a lot of mp3 folders from my laptop (MacBook Pro) to an external hard drive (160 GB iomega) and overwrote some of the folders, losing a lot of mp3s in the process. Help! [more inside]
Identify this car part!
Please identify this part pulled from a car. [more inside]
Greasemonkey Script Request
Greasemonkey Script Request: A script which displays "Get Back To Work" in big letters when I visit procrastination websites (like ask.metafilter). [more inside]
How to find a good psychiatrist in LA??
I am looking for a competent psychiatrist in Los Angeles, CA area. My sister has serious emotional and alcohol issues. She had a bad experience with an incompetent psychiatrist. I am very worry about her. I need to get a name of a good psychiatrist that can change her attitude about psychiatry. Any referral or recommendations?
Looking for Art Exhibition CGI video
I'm looking for a source (video name, who did it, what the music is called, why was it made, is it available online, any other information) of the CGI video that appears at the very start of this YouTube video of Tomorrows World c1984 clip. [more inside]
So just how accurate are invasive conception tests?
How possible is it to narrow down a babies date of conception to a 24 hour period after a little over a month? [more inside]
Looking for name of this song....
Looking for song I heard...."Sanchez", "Gun"...Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted by gb77 at 8:12 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gb77 at 8:12 AM PST - 2 comments
Grad school choice.
GradSchoolDecisionFilter: Help me choose between NYU and the University of Washington! [more inside]
Whose line-height is it anyway?
converting avi to mac
I've been sent a very short clip I'd like to use in a presentation, but, familiar problem here, it's an .avi sent from a Windows machine. All I can seem to coax out it for my MacBook Pro, using VLC, etc., is sound. Can anyone suggest the best way to go about generating a quicktime mov or some such, with video, from this clip for my Mac? Is there a way to get a Windows emulator, and covert it there for something to play back in the Mac environment? Or something easier? Thanks in advance for any suggestions...
Can I bring Imitrex in my carry on bag?
Airport Security Filter: Can I bring injectable Imitrex in my carry on bags without causing problems during security screening? I will be going through airports in US, UK, Africa. [more inside]
People in the Czech Republic have clean underwear, right?
Later this month, my boyfriend will be going to Prague on business for two weeks. Instead of packing two weeks worth of clean clothes, he'd like to take less and do laundry while he's over there. The big question is how? Are there public laundry facilities there? How do you find them? Specifically, he'll be at the Corinthia Towers Hotel.
And, hey, as long as you're here: Got any general travel tips for the area? He travels internationally so there's no "OMG! I'm leaving American soil!" freak-out going on. This just happens to be a place he's never been so: should he get a phrase book, is it relatively easy for foreigners to get around, what should he make time to see, etc?
I want to hear more now.
Assuming one has a land-line phone, does anyone know of a way to pump both phone and computer audio though the same headset?
How can "congratulations" be a description /and/ a message?
I'd never put only "question" here. I don't call my dog "Dog" or write out a check "for money Dollars". When I call 911 and request a firetruck, they don't call me back and speak the words "a firetruck" and hang up. Why is it normal to congratulate someone by saying "congratulations"? [more inside]
posted by cmiller at 6:34 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by cmiller at 6:34 AM PST - 23 comments
"thats the way we like to" do it
face down, ass up - what do you call that in bed? (possibly NSFW) [more inside]
posted by gcat at 6:23 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by gcat at 6:23 AM PST - 30 comments
PerHaPs SeQuentiaLly?
Which version of PHP should I start to learn, and how? I know HTML and CSS, and intend to build with Drupal (or similar) and its many extensions. [more inside]
posted by prophetsearcher at 5:45 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by prophetsearcher at 5:45 AM PST - 12 comments
Remove select groups of characters from multiple filenames of varying names ( ie. remove 'yyz' from x yyz.jpg, xtb yyz.txt, xbg yyz.mp3) in mass?
Is there a Windows program that will remove select words / characters from multiple file names? For example remove "meh" from Blhahheh meh meh.txt", "tantnran meh" (folder), and from "nopenot meh.wav"? [more inside]
posted by rasmerack at 5:32 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rasmerack at 5:32 AM PST - 9 comments
Something cool and novel for a senior class stone?
It's customary for each graduating class to present a class stone which is ceremonially imbedded in this path-way at my high school; somehow I got roped into getting the one for '08, and since I have less than a month to figure this out, I could really use some ideas! [more inside]
I have no real friends, and yet I'm perfectly happy, am I weird??
I have no real friends, and yet I'm perfectly happy, am I weird?? [more inside]
posted by katala at 4:07 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by katala at 4:07 AM PST - 31 comments
the question isn’t what you’re asking, and the mirror isn’t asking me
I saw a Big John Bates & the Voodoo Dollz gig the other day and am now dying to find out what boots the bass player was wearing. They look like Docs, but they're not. Please have a look and help me? They have these two rivets on the side, which Docs don't have. Thanks!
posted by Skyanth at 3:23 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Skyanth at 3:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Advice on preparing for an internship in Japan
How should a college freshman prepare for an internship to Japan in two years? What options are available? [more inside]
posted by F Mackenzie at 2:10 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by F Mackenzie at 2:10 AM PST - 13 comments
song that sounds like doug
what is the song that sounds like the theme song from the tv show 'doug' and consists only/mostly of the word 'woah?' [more inside]
posted by holympus at 12:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by holympus at 12:36 AM PST - 7 comments
Amy Winehouse kitten?
My cat has a tiny raised white bump above each nostril. Where did they come from? [more inside]
May 3
Things to do in Seoul?
Help me hook up the VCR to the TV along with our new digital converter box.
Help me hook up the VCR to the TV along with our new digital converter box. I don't care that the VCR can't record or display digital channels - I just want to be able to watch videos and DVDs. [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 10:38 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 10:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Tear apart my songs!
Where can I find something like Mefi Music, but more... critical? [more inside]
Startup disk almost full again?!
Why would my Powerbook's virtual memory top 20Gb? [more inside]
How can do I do those crazy card tricks?
I've recently been enamored by card tricks that appear to be magic. Can anyone suggest reputable teachers/mentors and study guides?
posted by jasonspaceman at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jasonspaceman at 7:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Help Me Make the American Dream a Reality
Future Lawyer-Financial Aid-Student Loan-Borrower/Cosigner-Filter: Help me help both and Myself and my Ecuadorian friend achieve the American dream--Many details and questions follow. [more inside]
Best leash?
What is the best type of leash/collar/harness to control a large, unruly Pomeranian that likes to lunge and bark at people during walks?
A Peace Corps that doesn't suck?
I'm looking for a Peace Corps that doesn't suck. Does it exist? [more inside]
What's "indie"?
What's so special about Indie culture? [more inside]
A quiet place to study in LA after hours?
Looking for a quiet place to study in Los Angeles after libraries close. [more inside]
Coin Flipper Arrested
Can I Make a Little Money Yet?
What sort of readership for my blog would be enough to start offering advertising? [more inside]
posted by miss tea at 3:48 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by miss tea at 3:48 PM PST - 16 comments
Help me figure out which wire in my 4-pin XLR connector is the positive wire please.
I bought one of these xlr connectors to hook up to a video light I have. However, I needed to change the connector on one end to a set of spade terminals. Unfortunately, I can't figure out which wire coming from the XLR connector is the positive one. The only thing I have to go on is that one of the wires has writing and a dashed line imprinted on it. Does that tell me something about its polarity? I also tried looking at XLR pinouts online, but they all seem to be different. I know that the wire with the writing on it is going to pin 1.
Looking for a better way to track business miles
We got crapped on this tax season, so I'm looking for a better way to track my business miles. I always forget to write down trips in the mileage log, so I think an automated GPS system might work better for me. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Hit me with the hot beats!
Where to find digital hip-hop EP's? I want the backing tracks and vocals split up, but ripping to Ableton Live from my turntables is a pain (and I am having trouble sourcing the records I want). [more inside]
What is this symbol on this hat?
Does anyone recognize this symbol/logo on this hat? [more inside]
Should I ask him out?
QUICK! Should I ask this guy to a party tonight? [more inside]
What's the tattoo/symbol in DJ Shadow's _Six Days_?
What's the tattoo in DJ Shadow's _Six Days_ video? [more inside]
Talking addict Filter : Help me avoid being "that girl" who talks nonsense
TalkingFilter : How to talk less ?. This goes to all the ones who have considered themselves extravert (verbally extravert, not necessarily always surrounded with large groups) at a certain point, then realized it was more than exhausting : How did it happen ? if it was related to personal issues, was there any key event/epiphany that changed this habbit so hard to quit ? [more inside]
posted by Jireel at 1:22 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Jireel at 1:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Can we live in New York City with our menagerie of animals?
Can we live in New York City with our menagerie of animals? [more inside]
What are some good blogs for discovering new blogs? (explanation within)
What are some good blogs for discovering new blogs? (explanation within) [more inside]
Ears the problem...
Ear filter: Is there an over the counter medication that is similar to the prescription version of Allegra D? (Long story inside.) [more inside]
Do you know where this is?
Does anyone recognize this photo? It looks like a cemetary to me but I can't identify which one. [more inside]
Car-free and needing business-causal...
Car-free in Savannah, how can I get work-friendly clothes without being malled? [more inside]
posted by KirkJobSluder at 12:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by KirkJobSluder at 12:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Antigua
I'm going to Antigua with for my honeymoon in October and was wondering if anyone had any recommendations of cool places to check out while we are there. We are staying at the Sandals resort. How did you like it there?
Want AVG 7.5 back!!!
Looking for AVG Antivirus 7.5 freeware. I just installed 8.0 and I want to go back! [more inside]
We = Programmers.new
What are good books, techniques and project for an object-oriented programming study-group? [more inside]
Help me find the image manager of my dreams?
I'm sitting on an extensive collection of ephemera and period clip-art. I use it a lot for designs, presentations, and assorted projects, but as it's grown organizing the contents has turned into an impossible task... [more inside]
posted by verb at 11:23 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by verb at 11:23 AM PST - 12 comments
I find it hard to maintain friendships with women
I find it hard to maintain friendships with women. What's up with me? [more inside]
What To Say To A Crazymaking Boss?
The CEO of my agency is a micro-managing control freak who thrives in chaos. Otherwise, she's a pretty nice person. I've only been at this nonprofit human services agency three months. In that time, the situation has become clear. I've seen this elsewhere, and others have walked away from the agency because of it (including two executive assistants in a year). [more inside]
Drupal 6.x and Paypal integration
Alright, I am running Drupal 6.x and I need to be able to accept one time donations and recurring payments. The optimum solution would be a fully integrated paypal presence on my Drupal site. But how? I'm n00bish.... [more inside]
Looking for a Ceiling Medallion with a large diameter hole
In our home we have two interesting light fixtures consisting of draped crystal pendants. They stand out a bit from the bare and somewhat boring ceiling. We'd like to add a ceiling medallion to create a little more visual balance but I can't find one with a large enough hole. Has anyone had any luck finding a medallion with a hole diameter of 12" or so?
posted by lyam at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by lyam at 9:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Telecommuting made me gain 30 lbs in 6 months. HELP me stop the spread!
Please help me stop the butt spread and weight gain related to my 12 hour/day telecommuting computer job before I am relegated to a muumuu. [more inside]
Fine-ish and family appropriate dining in Santa Cruz?
LocationSpecificWeddingPlanningFilter (again): Suggestions for rehearsal dinners in Santa Cruz, CA? [more inside]
Tenderloin safety?
Safety in the Tenderloin? (San Francisco) [more inside]
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ClaudiaCenter at 9:30 AM PST - 14 comments
What do I need to know to stream a TV station to between 500 and 100 people?
How do I set up a server to stream media ? A client has contacted us about developing a website with a streaming TV station and a streaming radio station. [more inside]
Anyone familiar with Polish surnames, and also able to read really sloppy handwriting?
Is anyone familiar with Polish language/surnames, and also able to read really sloppy handwriting?
I'm trying to make out this one name off a census form.
It's the bottom name in this picture:
http://img73.imageshack.us/img73/6120/tillieek2.png
How to find replacement skeleton keys for old locks?
How would I find skeleton keys for all of the old locks in my house? [more inside]
Can US citizens visit US naval ports abroad?
Can US citizens access US Naval home ports abroad? [more inside]
posted by yellowlightman at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by yellowlightman at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
brandname.com
I noticed a well known food related domain name is available. What's the deal if I register it? [more inside]
I love her. Life is good. Should I leave?
RelationshipFilter - I love her. Life is good. Should I leave? [more inside]
Help me help my friend.
A friend of mine is headed for self-destruction. How do I help him? [more inside]
What's the best way to buy a second hand folding bicycle
What's the best way to buy a second hand folding bicycle?
I'm not looking for a place to get an under the counter type deal, I just want to make sure I have as good an idea of what it's fair to expect from a bike in my price range. [more inside]
posted by munchbunch at 7:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by munchbunch at 7:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Recommend a Swing Set
Children's backyard play structure filter: recommendations wanted. [more inside]
How do I resign politely?
Writing a resignation letter and quitting gracefully in a slightly slippery situation [more inside]
posted by Brittanie at 6:30 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Brittanie at 6:30 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me take my running a step further
I started running through the walking-running method last year. I have got to the point where I did a 10k run last Sunday; I ran all the way (yay!) and did it in just under 1 hr 9 minutes.
The magazine I read, etc, make it clear that to expect to run better/faster/stronger/safer, I need to do some non-running activities now, as well as the running.
I am looking at buying a home multigym type thing. Recommendations please!
Also - I'd like to increase my hip flexibility - so I can stride longer - I feel I am a bit "tight" at the moment. Best exercises for that? On the machine/ using a ball thing? [more inside]
posted by LyzzyBee at 3:25 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by LyzzyBee at 3:25 AM PST - 12 comments
Suggestions for a digital frame that will download wireless pictures I upload to a photo site?
Suggestions for a digital frame that will download wireless pictures I upload to a photo site? I'm getting this for mother's day as I live hundreds of miles away from her I would like to just upload pictures to a site and have the frame automatically updates. Budget is between $150-250.
May 2
How to make mathematical animations?
What software can I use to create mathematical animations? [more inside]
Maybe I have been drinking...
What happened to that giant Michael Jackson Robot that was being built to shoot lasers at planes in the desert near Las Vegas. I haven't heard about that recently and I really want that to happen- any new info, o mighty hivemindius?
Feynman made it too damn easy.
Quotation-filter. I'm trying to remember how a quotation went concerning Richard Feynman's lectures on physics. [more inside]
posted by jmhodges at 9:01 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jmhodges at 9:01 PM PST - 5 comments
Group activities that prove how very, very wrong you are about the world
Is there a team building or group communications activity that highlights the important role of intuitive, macroscopic thinkers? (Team building activity spoiler inside) [more inside]
posted by Skwirl at 8:57 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Skwirl at 8:57 PM PST - 10 comments
What program lets you rate many things by comparing two at a time?
Help me find a program/web app that sorts lists by asking you to compare two items at a time. [more inside]
posted by hjo3 at 8:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by hjo3 at 8:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Maintenance left paint on things. What now?
While fixing a problem with my bathtub, maintenance guys got a nice mini-layer of paint all over everything in my bathroom, and some stuff in my bedroom. What do I do now? [more inside]
What's the carbon intensity of my diet?
Trying to conduct a carbon audit of the food going through a small sized cafeteria. Most of the information I have found is very general, sometimes vague, and the various footprint calculators I've seen are bad for providing sources. [more inside]
cat ate flower. help!
My cat just ate a flower. What do I do? [more inside]
Mother's Day Brunch in Orange County, CA
Any recommendations for a place to take my mom & sis for Mother's Day brunch? Location: Orange County, CA; desired: good view from the table and quality food.
posted by tachikaze at 7:43 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tachikaze at 7:43 PM PST - 4 comments
Vacations and interviewing - withhold or tell the whole story?
I'm interviewing for jobs. I've stated that I can work immediately (which is true), but I have a week-long trip at the end of May. Should I disclose this at my interviews? Does my going on a trip lessen my chance of getting the job if I do say something?
SQL sorting when sort field is null
MySQL sorting issue. When I have "first name" and "last name" columns, and I'm sorting primarily by "last name." Some entries have only a "first name," and rather than have those end up at either the start or end of the sort, I'd like it to pretend the "first name" IS the "last name" and sort accordingly. Is there a way to do this with the SQL SELECT statement or should I just edit the data? [more inside]
posted by dnash at 7:09 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dnash at 7:09 PM PST - 8 comments
Thank-you presents for grad-school recommendations?
Is it appropriate to send some sort of thank-you gift to people who have served as references? I'm asking both as a general practice as well as in a specific instance - in this case, people went out of their way to write me recommendation letters for grad school. What is the appopriat way to thank them?
You hang up first. No you hang up first. No you hang up first...
At what point in the job interview process is it appropriate to inquire what the salary might look like? [more inside]
I haz bukkits. Alert lolrus.
What to do with 150+ plastic buckets? [more inside]
posted by BitterOldPunk at 6:52 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by BitterOldPunk at 6:52 PM PST - 17 comments
How can I resume file sharing wirelessly between a Mac and a PC after the Mac has returned from sleep mode?
Can anyone help me figure out how to resume file sharing capabilities between my MacBook Pro and my Windows Vista PC after my 'Book has been in Sleep mode? [more inside]
less head please nsfw
My partner wants a lot more cunnilingus than I can stand. Here's the catch: I'm the girl. How can we compromise? [more inside]
Document management with SharePoint
SharePoint filter: Examples of how to use SharePoint's Records Center site type for corporate document management? [more inside]
Feed me, fun me, help me find out what to do in seattle
Seattle, what am I to do with you? Also, where am I to eat? [more inside]
She loved me longer time than the others
I've only ever had excellent sex with ONE girl. The sex was amazing and totally mind blowing. I've slept with about 30 girls, why just this one? [more inside]
oh boy
Relationship filter... [more inside]
Can one get into a top business school with a very low GPA?
Can one get into a top business school with a very low GPA? [more inside]
Argh, the lines! Why won't they go like how I want them?!
How should I get started in vector drawing? I'd love to be able to produce those smooth, clean scalable drawings someday. [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 3:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by ignignokt at 3:45 PM PST - 12 comments
How to meet people with similar interests.
How do I meet people with similar interests? [more inside]
Postfix/Altermime vs. Google Apps
E-mail disclaimers: Postfix/Altermime setup works great except when used as an SMTP outbound gateway for Google Apps it strips the HTML version of the disclaimer. [more inside]
Divan of the Lover
I need help with interpretation and understanding of The Divan of the Lover. A friend of mine claims to have figured out the meaning, and I'm drawing a blank aside from the most obvious. [more inside]
posted by sandraregina at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by sandraregina at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me get my cat back!
How do I keep my neighbor from catnapping my cat? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 at 3:31 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by cachondeo45 at 3:31 PM PST - 31 comments
"Thank you very much..."
I'm going to Memphis March 31st (my wife is attending a conference there...) and am looking for dining and touristy suggestions. [more inside]
Please help tanslate or explain this foreign symbol.
I saw this symbol or statement on a car recently. Can anyone help translate or tell me what it means?
posted by capcuervo at 3:07 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by capcuervo at 3:07 PM PST - 5 comments
London for the repeat visitor
What should I absolutely see/do in London at the end of next week? [more inside]
Unique Canadian gifts for Americans
HEY AMERICANS! What would be a good gift from a Canadian? [more inside]
What goes with Leopard Print?
Any good experiences with network printing under Leopard? [more inside]
Readin' the books. All the time.
I am a reading fiend! I spend a good portion of my paycheck at bookstores and a good portion of my time at the library but I still want more. [more inside]
Hand stitiching on paper
Looking for sites with embroidery on paper patterns. [more inside]
sites like woot! that aren't crap
Sites like woot!...that are actually worth checking regularly... [more inside]
posted by metacort at 1:20 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by metacort at 1:20 PM PST - 17 comments
Records from a Pulmonologist
I need to get from one pulmonologist all the information from a few CT scans so I can be seen by a different pulmonologist. What, exactly, should I ask for? [more inside]
The Opposite of Lonely
What other words out there lack elegant opposites? [more inside]
Help me deal with a baby noisy neighbour.
Help me deal with a noisy neighbour. Difficulty: Neighbour is one month old. [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 12:18 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 12:18 PM PST - 34 comments
Here's why I think cats could never drive cars
How do I meet smart, sparkling people? [more inside]
posted by Turtles all the way down at 12:13 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Turtles all the way down at 12:13 PM PST - 14 comments
Docking the Casbah - cell phone at home?
Any good options to connect a cell phone into a residential phone? [more inside]
Help us pick a super efficient car!
Things are changing at the SlyBevel house, and it looks like we'll have to buy another car. Help us choose it! [more inside]
posted by SlyBevel at 11:37 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by SlyBevel at 11:37 AM PST - 30 comments
InCopy - a good solution for a small agency?
My small ad agency is looking to speed workflow and reduce errors stemming from borked formatting going from word docs, etc. to InDesign.
What's the skinny on InCopy? Tell me about your first-hand experience with it; is it easy to learn, easy to use, etc? We are all very happy with InDesign, but we're not going to give it to every writer, and it's tedious to have the writer sit next to the AD and go "no, put the semicolon there and the period there." I want to get a feel for the value that InCopy might bring. Also, what are the hidden drawbacks that I may not have thought of?
Thanks.
posted by Mister_A at 11:35 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Mister_A at 11:35 AM PST - 7 comments
Crystal Beth is off the table, thankfully
Pippa as a baby name. Does it really mean "blow job" in Greek slang? [more inside]
Moving a tree…. Or not.
I need to move a little tree, but I’m afraid I’ll end up killing it. Is it worth the risk? [more inside]
Must I disclose my race?
Is it legal for an employer to require that an employee indicate his or her race? [more inside]
posted by notswedish at 10:41 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by notswedish at 10:41 AM PST - 25 comments
When do I start applying for jobs?
I'm moving to Chicago in the fall. I have no job prospects at the moment, but I'd like to before I get there. Ideally I would like to work for a non-profit theater in some capacity to build up my applicable skills for later on, but ultimately I'd be fine working for any kind of non-profit. I've found a few websites with job listings, and I know I should probably start sending out my resume to places I'd like to work that don't have current postings, but I'm not quite clear on the timing. It seems awkward to say, "Hello, I'd like this job... in 4 months." But I don't want to arrive with a lease, a rapidly diminishing bank account and nothing else. Advice?
If nothing comes through, I will become a barista. Again. But I'd rather not.
posted by ictow at 10:37 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ictow at 10:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a javascript formatter
Where can I find a javascript formatter? [more inside]
How do I send Tofu Panang to my mother?
How do I send Tofu Panang to my mother? [more inside]
When did Africans start wearing clothes?
What clothes did Africans wear before contact with the Arabs? [more inside]
Tattoo Studio Etiquette
Tattoo Studio Etiquette - I'm getting a tattoo, not my first tattoo, but my first artistic one. I understand that you tip the artist, but I'm not sure how much. The estimate is ~$200 for the work, is 20% tip right? Too much? Too little? [more inside]
Coverup at a Wedding
What wrap or top can I put over this dress to make it okay for a morning wedding in a chapel? [more inside]
posted by RobotHeart at 9:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by RobotHeart at 9:50 AM PST - 10 comments
PIT me, baby
Enthusiastic police pursuits + litigious society = lawyer's fantasy? [more inside]
Why is 100% not the darkest thing on the page?
What's the best way to get black levels to match between different elements in an Adobe Illustrator document? [more inside]
posted by pmbuko at 9:25 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pmbuko at 9:25 AM PST - 12 comments
Heading out on our own...
[Moving Filter] My Girlfriend and I are moving from a small town (~3000 people in Newfoundland, Canada) to Toronto in August to attend York University. This will be our first time not living under our parents roof. Any tips for how best to get everything there, or tips on moving in general? [more inside]
Selling gold in Cleveland
I just got laid off from my job.
Considering that I haven't worn my gold college ring in close to two decades, I'd like to sell it. However, the various "send us your gold" services advertised on television supposedly pay far below the market rate, and there's no New York City-style gold and jewelery merchants in the area.
So, where can I sell a gold ring in Cleveland, and get a fair price for it?
Gmail cursor issue returns
My gmail problem has returned! When I type, the cursor suddenly randomly moves to other places in the text, creating annoyance. AskMefi fix-- changing to UK English-- worked previously but now they've gotten round to making whatever change messed me up in the US on the UK version too. Reverting to older version won't stay reverted. Any ideas greatly appreciated!
Did Ford change the Aerostar seat size?
Will a 1997 Ford Aerostar third seat fit in a 1994 model? [more inside]
I Can't Breathe, Damnit!
Does anyone have experience (good or bad) with Seasonal Allergies and Acupuncture? [more inside]
posted by nikksioux at 8:43 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by nikksioux at 8:43 AM PST - 22 comments
How to negotiate telecommuting salary?
I'm currently living on the East Coast and considering taking a job based out of California. Because it's a job that doesn't require me to be on-site, I will have the option either to relocate or to telecommute. I intend to pursue the latter, which leads me to my question: how do I negotiate my salary? If I were doing comparable work for a local company here in my city on the East Coast, I would be making around $50,000. However, if I were living where the company is based in California (where the cost of living is much higher), I would expect to make something more like $60,000. Should I negotiate a salary based on my location or the company's?
Running to stand still - resource management in IT
Scheduling and work-request software for an IT team. [more inside]
Shangri-la diet — have you tried it?
Further to this question from 2006, has anybody tried the Shangri-la diet in the two years since? Note I'm not looking for information or websites. Already got them. I'm looking for personal experience stories.
posted by deeper red at 7:47 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by deeper red at 7:47 AM PST - 21 comments
No wireless at home!
Upgraded to Leopard, now I can't connect to my wireless at home, what gives? [more inside]
Can I write potential experience on my resume?
Is it okay to put an internship on my resume if I haven't started yet? [more inside]
E-mail etiquette
What is the correct e-mail etiquette in this situation? [more inside]
Quote Needle in a Literary Haystack
Literary Identification, please! Help me remember a passage about the quality of sleep and how it is transcendent when shared. I believe it is in one of the US-public-school-required-reading-by-a-British-guy novels. [more inside]
posted by crush-onastick at 7:28 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by crush-onastick at 7:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Dolla dolla bill y'all
What mix of bills is the best for making change? [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven at 7:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Medieval Maven at 7:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Aerogarden gone wild... what now?
My Aerogarden has gone totally haywire! What can I do? [more inside]
How can I help my dog?
I have a dog with several long-lasting behavioral issues. I'm at my wit's end. HELP? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp at 7:05 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by CwgrlUp at 7:05 AM PST - 16 comments
Mesh-back ergonomic office chairs in Canada on a budget? (<$200)
Mesh-back ergonomic office chairs in Canada on a budget? (<$200) [more inside]
Why is my computer taking me where I don't want to go?
Why does my Windows XP machine keep trying to route my computer names to capiqcorp.net [more inside]
"Britpop" sound - female singers?
What are some "britpop" sounding groups/acts that feature a female singer? (a la The Verve/ Oasis/ Soundtrack of our Lives... you know, rockers/flag wavers/ ballads/psychedelic)
thanks
Help me get my music on
Help me find a good way to fullfill my music needs [more inside]
I Don't Want The World, Just Your Half
Looking for guidance on using Google Maps, or a workalike, for a non-map (blueprints) application. [more inside]
Please Rock My Boat
Trying to find similar songs like these: electronic-ish with math-like beats. [more inside]
posted by cashman at 5:00 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by cashman at 5:00 AM PST - 36 comments
Liberal-minded statistics?
My boyfriend needs to find some statistics for a research paper. Specifically, pro-vegan, pro-environmentalist, anti-war, or other such statistics. Preferably all gathered in one place. [more inside]
Feeling (down) under the weather
What's it like to be sick in Australia? [more inside]
Looking for quick getaway options
Where can I find a list of all countries I can visit which don't require a visa (I'll be staying less than seven days at most)? I just want a list; when I resort to Google, I always end up typing in a random country's visa requirements just so I can find out. Thanks. (PS I'm from the Philippines)
Monk on TV -- anything else like it?
Big fan of Monk on TV. Are there any other detective/crime fiction or shows that feature people with recognisable (or even diagnosed) psychological disorders? Played for laughs or serious.
Possible bedbug infestation
I think I just found a bedbug. What should I do? Is there a place I can go in NYC to have a bedbug positively identified? [more inside]
posted by Sloop John B at 12:22 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by Sloop John B at 12:22 AM PST - 30 comments
May 1
Buggy USB Drive?
Can simply connecting an infected jump drive release bugs onto a computer? [more inside]
I'd like to develop an eye for room design...
Books, blogs, or tips for an interior design newb? [more inside]
i want to learn asl at home
help me learn sign language (asl) in the comfort of my own home [more inside]
In search of a Manchester Terrier
Please help me find a Manchester Terrier! [more inside]
GlassesFilter
Why are eyeglasses so expensive? [more inside]
Renting an apartment on Craigslist - 4 very similar applicants. Is this a scam?
Renting an apartment on Craigslist - 4 very similar applicants. Is this a scam? [more inside]
Daily Blogger Post of All my Twitters
Is there a way to automate a daily post to a blogger blog with all my twitter posts of the last 24 hours? [more inside]
posted by davidstandaford at 8:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by davidstandaford at 8:36 PM PST - 8 comments
What's he dialling in there?
For the last month or two I've been hearing noises from the flat above me. Specifically, I hear a phone number being dialled (as if by a modem), followed by the standard telephone voice saying that the number dialled has not been recognised. This voice repeats itself for a while, before the whole process starts again. This goes on for hours at a time. What's going on? [more inside]
MORE INSIDE, PLZ
How can I make blogspot have [more inside]? [more inside]
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] at 8:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by [NOT HERMITOSIS-IST] at 8:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Best Cookie Dough?
What's the best cookie dough for a school fundraiser? [more inside]
posted by wonderyak at 8:16 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by wonderyak at 8:16 PM PST - 4 comments
Enough with the Calvins wizzing on the Ford/Chevy logo.
Asking for Mr. Oflinkey:
Where can he find reliable statistics about how many Americans are employed by various auto manufacturers (Honda, Toyota, Ford, etc.). This should not be limited to manufacturing jobs.
He is seeking this information to answer a larger question: Does buying American-made cars really make much of a difference anymore?
Correlation measurements of unequal vectors?
Can one perform Pearson's correlation or a variant with unequal numbers of rows? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 8:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 8:07 PM PST - 7 comments
What Linux Distro Should i Use/Everything else you need to know about linux? Question from a Linux noob but a Pretty knowledgeable computer dood.
What Linux Should I Use?-Also need advice/help setting up drivers/random linux stuff? for my computerI'm a pretty knowledgeable guy about computers. I also want to be able to have vista on my computer, and hopefully keep my laptops extra functionalities such as fingerprint reader. [more inside]
posted by Javed_Ahamed at 7:46 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Javed_Ahamed at 7:46 PM PST - 27 comments
What is a good daily diet for someone looking to get cut?
What is a good daily diet for someone looking to get cut? I like routines so I don't care if it's the same for most of the week. In fact I'd rather it be the same so I don't have to really think about it. [more inside]
posted by wildrain2008 at 7:20 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by wildrain2008 at 7:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Noisefilter (possibly literally?)
Is there anything we can do to keep our apartment a bit quieter? [more inside]
Snitch on a work plagiarist?
I work in a small media company, and one of my coworkers came to me to edit a piece of work she had worked on. Long story short, it's completely plagiarized off a (fairly well known) website. Should I report it to her boss? [more inside]
posted by ChefQuix at 6:51 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by ChefQuix at 6:51 PM PST - 35 comments
I want my music back
iTunes failure. Version 6.0.5. Attempting to open it through terminal gives "terminate called after throwing an instance of 'std::out_of_range'
what(): basic_string::substr" [more inside]
posted by klangklangston at 6:50 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by klangklangston at 6:50 PM PST - 9 comments
Can I immediately sell a salary-sacrificed laptop to make a profit?
OzTaxFilter: What's in the tax law to stop me from salary sacrificing a new laptop then immediately flogging it second-hand (but effectively new-in-box) on eBay for a few hundred off retail and a spare grand in my pocket? [more inside]
Software services gone good
Can you please help us think of niche software/IT services that positively impact people or the world... and can turn a reasonable profit? [more inside]
Real Estate Attorney in Nashville?
I am overwhelmed in the Google-space. I need a real-estate attorney in the Nashville, TN area that is recommended. Help!
Need to replace Creative's media management SW due to it's horridness
Need replacement for the Creative Media Explorer for my Creative Zen V+. It is simply the worst. Not fond of Windows Media Player either & ITunes doesn't work with my player. I love my wee little Zen, but oh how I dread creating playlists & using the SW that came with it to transfer files. Help a gal out! [more inside]
Avoiding Smoke Alarm Cooking
I have a cranky oven that seems to set off the smoke alarm whenever I cook anything above 350 degrees. What easy, 8 ingredients or less recipes can you recommend that use low temps, say 200-300 degrees, in the oven? [more inside]
posted by HeyAllie at 5:21 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by HeyAllie at 5:21 PM PST - 23 comments
Fundraising Ideas for Kids to attend a Robot Workshop
If you were a school group wanting to attend a sweet robot workshop, but couldn't afford it, how would you fundraise? What tips or information would you want to know to ensure your success? Looking for fund raising tips and witty engineering/computer science themed ideas to pass on in an informative package! [more inside]
posted by billy_the_punk at 4:39 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by billy_the_punk at 4:39 PM PST - 18 comments
I Like To Read Things
What are some of your absolute favourite online essays, articles and other pieces of non-fiction writing? [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 4:21 PM PST - 54 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 4:21 PM PST - 54 comments
Studry wireless internet cam needed
I want to attach a small (and waterproof) wireless camera to my mischief-seeking dog's collar and have it send images via the internet every 30 seconds so I can keep an eye on him while at work. He is restricted to an area with a maximum distance of about 200 metres from the wireless router. Ideally I could store and review every photograph over the day. How possible is all of that?
In search of marketing case studies: Traditional vs. New Media
I'm trying to locate a couple of case studies that speak to old school traditional marketing versus the benefits of new media and integrated marketing campaigns ... especially online marketing. Googling has left me wanting, does anyone know of any such case studies available online?
Sex is bad and work is good?
Our bodies are shameful because the Puritans told us so: Yea or Nay? [more inside]
posted by reebear at 3:38 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by reebear at 3:38 PM PST - 35 comments
How to make the unbreakable easily breakable?
How can I make concrete somewhat easily breakable? [more inside]
posted by piedmont at 3:18 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by piedmont at 3:18 PM PST - 26 comments
Gmail Blocked – Even Worse!
How do I get around gmail being severely blocked at work? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 3:12 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 3:12 PM PST - 41 comments
How much should my friend charge for this artwork?
A friend of mine is a freelance illustrator fresh out of school, and he's been approached by a colleague of a former teacher of his. The teacher is retiring, and the colleague would like to commission a cartoon as a retirement present for the teacher. My friend is a brilliant artist, but lacks professional experience, so he's got little reference for what to quote for the work. Can anyone provide a good frame of reference for quoting this kind of job? Details inside!
(I'm asking for my friend, of course, who isn't a MeFite but really should become one.) [more inside]
Pimp my house: Let's renovate my house to Awesomenessosity!
Pimp My House: We bought a house, but we're not moving into it for another month. It's currently empty. What cool projects should I undertake before we move in? [more inside]
Smelly tree, smelly tree, it's not your fault...
Why does meat make vegetarians vomit?
Why do vegetarians vomit if they eat meat? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 2:43 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 2:43 PM PST - 31 comments
Charge me (and my batteries) up
I am charging at least 20, but up to 30 electronic components. Each will draw 300mA at 5-7VDC. What sort of power supply do I need? [more inside]
posted by tip120 at 1:58 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by tip120 at 1:58 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I style my hair like that of Dr. House?
How can I style my hair in a similar manner to Hugh Laurie in the TV show House? Is it even possible with wavy hair? What products do I use? [more inside]
What affordable office chair is the best for a disabled body? But
I have an illness that caused severe arthritis and nerve damage. I would like an affordable office chair that would work the best with my challenges. [more inside]
How to get Mad Scientist Hair.
Anyone know how to get "mad scientist hair?" [more inside]
How to heal dem bones, dem bones, dem broken bones?
I managed to break my right ring finger in a cycling accident (completely clean break between knuckles) and now have pins in for ~3wks. I'm interested in finding out what foods, supplements, etc I should be looking at to help speed up the healing/mending process – *or* – even ones I should be avoiding.
posted by hrbrmstr at 12:53 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by hrbrmstr at 12:53 PM PST - 14 comments
I need a raise but I don't know how to ask.
I need a raise, but I'm not used to asking for them and I'm really bad at it when I do. Help? [more inside]
posted by lekvar at 12:52 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by lekvar at 12:52 PM PST - 13 comments
Those kids and their dang music...
Why are we so connected emotionally to music from our generation, but not others? [more inside]
posted by SpacemanStix at 12:51 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by SpacemanStix at 12:51 PM PST - 27 comments
How do I geotag webcam pictures?
I'm driving cross country and parking a webcam on the dash. I also have a bluetooth GPS receiver. I want these two devices together to end up with a folder full of geotagged images, but my google-fu is failing to provide an easy answer. Does anyone out there know? [more inside]
posted by frijole at 12:50 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by frijole at 12:50 PM PST - 9 comments
Real Estate in NYC?
What is a smart way to invest in real estate in New York City? [more inside]
History of the Black Vote
I want to know which party African Americans have voted for in every election (that they have been able to vote in) since 1865. Where can I find this? [more inside]
posted by Autarky at 12:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Autarky at 12:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Where to rent while attending Cal State LA?
Where should (or shouldn't) I rent a room, while attending CSU Los Angeles? I don't live in LA and am unfamiliar with the area. I have absolutely no idea what places I should be going for, and which neighborhoods to avoid. [more inside]
posted by Xere at 12:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Xere at 12:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Wish I had the bees knees, actually, I have old man knees.
My knees feel a little old. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
I need to look at every online women's clothing store in the world.
I'm looking to buy, or at least locate, a women's lightweight black 3/4 length jacket with slim tailoring (outerwear, not a suit jacket) online. I'm really particular, so I haven't found the perfect jacket yet. What online stores have I forgotten? [more inside]
posted by xo at 12:16 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by xo at 12:16 PM PST - 20 comments
Where can I find the best real estate data?
I want some serious, hardcore real estate data so that I can analyze what's really happening with the market in my area. Obviously, realtors have access to this local data, but the general public has no way to get at it. Does anyone know of any workarounds or resources that make this info available to the general public? [more inside]
One form to rule them all...
Creating a form template for colleagues to use at work that needs to meet the following criteria:
1. Allow text fields and drop-down selection boxes.
2. Allow users to add additional text in should they see fit (i.e. doesn't disallow all input outside of form fields).
3. Will allow rows (the form will be arranged like a table) to be duplicated/copied & pasted, including the form fields contained within those rows.
4. Is formatted nicely enough to be passed along to a client and read clearly.
5. Is openable/usable by your average user who doesn't have access to super expensive/specialized software. [more inside]
posted by freudenschade at 11:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by freudenschade at 11:57 AM PST - 9 comments
When did John Wayne's mother die?
When did John Wayne's mother die? [more inside]
What kind of acoustic guitar should I buy?
I don't know anything about acoustic guitars, and I'm trying to buy one as a gift for someone. I know that this is an intensely personal purchase and most would recommend against this, but I'm going to do it regardless... With that being said, I would like some recommendations as to what kind of acoustic guitar I should buy. The giftee is a bass player. He has mentioned wanting something with a rich, deep, darker sound, something with heavy strings. Under $1000, please.
posted by anoirmarie at 11:36 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by anoirmarie at 11:36 AM PST - 28 comments
Keep on dancing!
What are some examples of "the show going on" under the threat of a riot? [more inside]
Bike accessory advice
So I just bought myself a new single speed bike for my birthday. I'd like to get different bars, pedals, and saddle but need advice... I'm also curious if it's possible to remove the branding decals without damaging the frame... [more inside]
key for "Born Under a Bad Sign"?
Beginning guitarist here. Can someone tell me what key Albert King's "Born Under a Bad Sign" is in? The album version, please. [more inside]
posted by tremolo1970 at 10:58 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by tremolo1970 at 10:58 AM PST - 8 comments
But I was born here!
Our daughter, 4 years old now, was born in California while my wife and I (both Canadians) were working legally in Los Angeles. She obviously has a US birth certificate and SIN but lives in Canada. Will this make things easier for her should she want to study in the US when she gets to University age or will it be of no advantage whatsoever?
Please dress this tattooed financier
Heavily tattooed, need some wardrobe advice.... [more inside]
Which boardshorts might fit me?
I need new boardshorts, but I'm a short guy with a short torso and skinny legs. [more inside]
iPhone: Can I use Windows, then Mac?
If I unlock and jailbreak my iPhone using Windows, can I then go on to use it on a Mac?
what should I cook in my cast iron pan?
What should I cook with my cast iron skillet? [more inside]
posted by peep at 10:30 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by peep at 10:30 AM PST - 45 comments
Microsoft Vista Business in Japanese/Chinese
Where can I buy the Japanese version and a Chinese version of Microsoft Vista Business online for use in the United States? Media and license. [more inside]
posted by schnee at 9:48 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by schnee at 9:48 AM PST - 4 comments
If I wanted tighten up the graphics on level 3, what should I do?
How can I (technically) prepare for a possible move from being a web developer to a game developer? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:38 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me be an awesome uncle
My nephew turns 10 soon. I got him The Dangerous book for boys. What else can I add to make it more awesome? [more inside]
Word 2007 Weirdness: help?
Word/Office 2007 Weirdness: Why is Word 2007 showing a bright blue (cyan?) straight line under sections of text in this received document? [more inside]
Going paperless; need a scanner!
I would like to go completely paperless. In order to accomplish this, I'll need an excellent bulk-feed scanner to turn all of my received bills and other important pieces of paper into searchable PDFs. Which scanners should I consider? [more inside]
Selling my car in Oklahoma, but it's registered in Texas. What do I do? The sale might happen today! Help!
Selling my car in Oklahoma, but it's registered in Texas. Can I get some advice on what to do here? More details inside, and this sale could happen today! [more inside]
Lox me!
If I could I would live on lox. When I moved to NYC, I thought that I would be in lox-heaven. Instead, I am in lox-hell. Please help me find good lox! [more inside]
Asian Grocery Item Needs ID
Help me identify this Asian grocery item. An old roommate of my current roommate left this item in the cupboard, and I have no way to get a hold of them to ask about it. The package is yellow with all Asian language text of some sort. There is a picture of some beans and nuts. Inside are individual packets that seem to contain crushed seeds and/or nuts. What is this product, and what is it used for? i was just going to open it up and sprinkle on my oatmeal in the morning?
Why is this blowing my mind?
International flights. Multiple carriers. Checked baggage. Layovers. [more inside]
How do I cherish her?
I have a great girlfriend. She's beautiful, intelligent, funny, thoughtful, open-minded and communicative. Her future is bright and I am happy to be with her even in our worst moments. How is it, then, that I spend so much of our time together bringing her down over small things she says or arguing over minor issues? [more inside]
posted by mockdeep at 8:38 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by mockdeep at 8:38 AM PST - 45 comments
How did I screw up my Vista toolbar?
I was working on a paper last night, basically half dead, and somehow I managed to change my toolbar. Here is a picture (Click on it for a close up with a helpful paint arrow). Instead of being a row of my windows, it now shows two of the windows open (icon only) with a scroll bar on the right side. I have Vista Home Premium 32. This is a major annoyance because I'm trying to write papers and I have about a billion windows open, so any help received, I'm grateful for.
posted by alcopop at 8:37 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by alcopop at 8:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Why do repeated words turn into gibberish?
When you say a word over and over ("Temple temple temple temple...") it stops sounding like an actual word and starts seeming like a bunch of gibberish-sounds. Why?
posted by Tomorrowful at 8:23 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Tomorrowful at 8:23 AM PST - 23 comments
Can I set my HP printer to grayscale by default?
How can I set my HP printer to grayscale by default? [more inside]
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 8:19 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 8:19 AM PST - 3 comments
Mobile data transfer up north
Mobile Internet access options in Scandinavia? For a foreigner, preferably no long term contract. [more inside]
I can haz sitemap?
How can I print the directory structure of my website? [more inside]
How do I ethically/morally justify getting paid the higher rate?
I'm having a bit of an ethical dilemma about a work/pay situation.
An acquaintance and I were hired as consultants by The Company for a 7 day project which required a 2 person team doing 2 different tasks. Task A was less technical than Task B and thus received a lower pay rate than B (with a lower overtime rate also). [more inside]
Oh my god it burns -- but not in the right place...
My tongue tingles when I have the urge to urinate. Is this normal? [more inside]
What's a "Japanese napkin," in historical context?
What's a "Japanese napkin," in historical context? For that matter, what's the deal with paper napkins? [more inside]
posted by zennie at 7:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by zennie at 7:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Italian wage and tax data?
Help Sage Chew Healthily
My Golden loves to chew but has a sensitive stomach. What can she chew that won't have a Super Colon Blow effect? [more inside]
A Library Fortress of Silentude?
There is a war going on in the library. This conflict is between students who seek solitary silent study and those who seek to study or work on projects in groups. An individual student's allegiance to a faction can change from day to day based on their current course load. Because the Grouparians have the advantage of numbers, they tend to win out over the Solitarites. Surely the latter group needs a fortress all their own? [more inside]
Best place for a traditional breakfast in London/Kensington
Best place for a traditional breakfast in London/Kensington [more inside]
Nobody comes between my and my job.
A recruitment firm is between me and the job I want. Can I cut them out of the loop if no contract was made? [more inside]
I don't want to poison anyone.
I'm thinking about designing and making my own eating utensils, because I am that food obsessed. But I'm unsure of what materials to use. [more inside]
posted by thread_makimaki at 6:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by thread_makimaki at 6:47 AM PST - 6 comments
How important is it in a relationship that your partner be good-looking?
I am in a fairly satisfactory relationship with a guy except for the fact that I think I could find a better looking person. Is that a reason to break-up? [more inside]
How to best heal a facial scar?
ScarFilter: Asking for my sister. My sister fell today while running to the car and smashed her face into the pavement. Nothing broken, but she now has a wide chunk of flesh missing from the area on her nose right between her eyes. [more inside]
posted by bahama mama at 6:42 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by bahama mama at 6:42 AM PST - 21 comments
Where to find an awesome folding desk?
Where can I buy an awesome, folding, secretary-style desk with a closeable writing surface? [more inside]
Dad needs help paying the bills
Health insurance options for 65-year-old diabetic in Massachusetts? [more inside]
posted by Koko at 6:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Koko at 6:22 AM PST - 5 comments
FlimsiestExcusePossibleFilter
A comes upon B cheating on her with C. Grabbing the covers frantically, B shouts "This isn't what it looks like!".
Does this flimsy excuse ever get uttered in real life?
(Kind of NSFW, obviously.) [more inside]
posted by Zarkonnen at 5:55 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Zarkonnen at 5:55 AM PST - 21 comments
Need an auto-emailer, but not for spam
Are there any open source/freeware auto emailers out there? No, it's not for spam... [more inside]
This can't be happening..
Something terrible has happened! I'm using Mac OS Leopard and had backed up my photos onto my 500gb external hard drive in order to format the computer. Everything was fine and my iPhoto library, all 3.4gb of it, was on the drive and then... a disaster. Please help! [more inside]
One table to rule them all?
Can you help structure my oracle database appropriately? [more inside]
posted by urbanwhaleshark at 3:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by urbanwhaleshark at 3:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Best tuner for Windows Media Center 2005?
What are the best ATSC tuners to use with Windows Media Center 2005? [more inside]
Looking for a specific (and admitedly ugly) camera strap.
I'm looking for a specific Nikon camera neck strap that I think might only be sold in Japan. [more inside]