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June 30
I can fix my sister's iMac, but she doesn't want me to. Do I go behind her back and get it running again?
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posted by hellojed at 9:02 PM PST - 29 comments 
How would I go about attending a political fund-raiser?
I'd like to attend one of those $1,000-a-plate political dinners that I keep hearing about. How do I get an invite?
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posted by purpleclover at 8:57 PM PST - 6 comments
When I was a kid living in La Mesa, California, my mother got to poke around in the tailings at local tourmaline and mica mines as part of weekend classes we took at the natural history museum. Are there any kinds of similar gemstone mines anywhere near where I live now - Sacramento, California - that offer similar opportunities?
posted by luriete at 8:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Intellectual property question. A married couple are both coders who have the same software skills (let's say in coding OCR software). One spouse runs Company A (sole proprietorship, OCR software). The other works for Company B which is now contracting with Company C to work on their OCR code, so that spouse is being required by Company B to sign an NDA (no noncompete) which protects Company C's intellectual property.
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posted by tinkertown at 8:04 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I find the modern geographical location of an old Hawaii address that no longer exists?
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posted by zippy at 7:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Messin with electronics.. filter. I'd like to slightly circuit-bend my Casiotone MT-100 - creating a switch that cuts one circuit when power is applied.
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posted by tmcw at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
What's the best way to get my wireless router (Linksys WRT54G2) to play nice with my Vonage VOIP adaptor (Motorola VT 1005)? Frequently when I'm trying to upload somewhat sizeable files (e.g., like a minute-long movie to youtube), I lose my connection and have to reboot.
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posted by chinston at 6:43 PM PST - 5 comments
When I turn on my air conditioning in my car (or any source of air; like the heat, etc.) I can hear a flapping sound, like a plastic bag or something. I'm wondering if anyone knows what that might be caused by, how to fix, where to look, or who to ask. Thanks!
posted by socialpsychologist at 4:47 PM PST - 8 comments
My friend is considering buying the volcano vaporizer. I should first note that price isn't an issue, he's splitting the cost with a few of his friends. He's also a purely recreational user looking for the most potent high he can get. Some of his questions are below:
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posted by JamesJD at 3:59 PM PST - 15 comments
Today I was offered my dream job. But it's only 20 hrs., no benefits. I told my boss at my current, full-time job (which has great benefits) and asked if I could stay on and reduce my hours to part time. He considered it and asked me to write a proposal. How can I convince him?
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posted by trillian at 3:56 PM PST - 8 comments
I have likely lost my drivers license and am traveling tomorrow morning. I'm with the family and am planning on contacting the airline and arriving early. But need some advice on what else to do to make sure I make it home.
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posted by jeremias at 3:45 PM PST - 16 comments
What is the best way to store pills when one is faced with 90-90% humidity everyday because of rainy season?
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posted by dbooster at 3:12 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm in the process of revamping a digital library website and I have a few questions about how to link my resources into both Google Scholar and the academic/archival community at large.
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posted by Deathalicious at 2:42 PM PST - 3 comments
I would like to buy a scooter to save money on fuel costs, and to limit the miles I put on my relatively new car. I don't want a bike, even though I know the Honda Rebel is $3k. I weigh 165, for reference. What scooters should I be looking at?
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posted by santaliqueur at 2:24 PM PST - 22 comments
Did someone hack my cell phone or somehow use my number? Do I need to worry about my phone being compromised or something? Someone left a voicemail for my friend and there's no outgoing call on my phone nor would anyone have had access to it (it was at my house, we were asleep.) When I checked my phone log, I found that a few minutes earlier I had a missed call from someone who does not have my number and denies having called me.
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posted by palegirl at 2:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking to start a 20k+ request screen scraping project, what sort of guidelines (in addition to those I plan to implement) do I need to follow to avoid having the hounds sent out after me.
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posted by NormandyJack at 2:03 PM PST - 11 comments
How would you answer a neighbor who doesn't like the color of your backyard shed and leaves you a note saying "please repaint it."
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posted by quintno at 1:55 PM PST - 83 comments
I am a grad student, married with two kids—we're pretty broke. I just got an unexpected $5,000. What's the best thing to do with it to help my family?
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posted by Elizabethse at 1:45 PM PST - 15 comments
Any Canadian graduate students at an American university to help clear this mess up? According to other CDN graduate students and a previous MeFi post we're not to be taxed on our stipends by Canada. However, despite much letter writing and form filling (i.e. form NR73) the Canadian Revenue Agency insists that I file my taxes. So what exactly did you do to get free of them?
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posted by Smegoid at 1:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Every once in a while a mainstream newspaper or magazine does an article on how little the 100th ranked athlete (or lower ranked athletes) makes in a particular sport. I can distinctly remember reading about stories of nascar teams barely scraping by but can't seem to find these types of articles anymore, anyone know of any? Thanks.
posted by wangarific at 1:00 PM PST - 5 comments
What are some activities to do with an injured friend who needs to get out of the house?
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posted by handabear at 12:58 PM PST - 8 comments
What do you call the opening quotes that often preface a novel? Many thrillers, mysteries, and what-have-you include a single quote in the book's front matter, something to capture the story's essence or set the stage. Sometimes these quotes are literary, and sometimes they're drawn from pop culture figures. But other than "opening quote," is there an official name? All the other pages and parts of a book have a formal name, but what about the quote?
posted by jackypaper at 12:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Advice needed on a new boxer puppy--best training book and suggestions for training treats especially.
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posted by Mavri at 12:40 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I get out of the Brooklyn sublet I just moved into without pissing off my other tenants?
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posted by whitedoor at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
ColoradoWildflowerFilter: Two guys, four days, a crapload of camera gear, last gasp before one guy gets married. We plan to be in Aspen first thing Friday morning, and need to leave the state by noon (preferably just after sunrise) on Monday. Where are the best stands of wildflowers *right*now*?
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posted by notsnot at 12:28 PM PST - 2 comments
What is the best way to get a position doing mobile programming given that I have 9 years of experience using Microsoft technologies (ASP.NET, C#, SQL Server)?
posted by jeff_w_welch at 12:26 PM PST - 2 comments
Are there any good online guides to hard drive partitioning? I've always had a single hard drive partition, but since I'm getting a new system together I'd be interested to hear any suggestions regarding best practices, etc.
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posted by anticlock at 12:06 PM PST - 14 comments
Why is my multi-vitamin making me vomit?
It took me a little while to figure out that that was what was doing it; I only recently started taking them and don't remember to take it every day. Finally I saw the pattern and stopped taking them. Then, this morning, I noticed the jar and thought, "Oh, that couldn't have been it!" and took one and, ten minutes later, threw it back up. What gives? I've never had a problem taking them in the past.
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posted by smoakes at 12:05 PM PST - 29 comments
Where can I buy quality seeds, specially for herbs, in Chicago? I'm looking for sellers that are within city limits.
Thanks!
posted by sk381 at 11:44 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm going on vacation and I'd love to take my guitar with me on the flights. What experiences have you had since the last question (October 2005) on this problem? Experiences involving United Airlines and U.S. Airways especially relevant.
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posted by Ironmouth at 11:42 AM PST - 12 comments
Wordpress Filter: Can I use a click-map on my header graphic for navigation instead of the text-only navbar that Wordpress makes you use?
I have a new blog I'm starting and I would like to make my navigation links for each "PAGE" show up on my header graphic. However, I want to make them graphical to fit the theme of the header page. Is there a way to hide the text from the native navbar and make clickable links that are on my header file?
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posted by damiano99 at 11:01 AM PST - 5 comments
A couple of questions about hypermiling:
1. Have there been any studies that prove that driving on the highway with the windows open significantly decreases gas mileage? If so, where can I find them?
2. Have there been any studies that prove that using the air conditioner in the car significantly decreases gas mileage? If so, where can I find them?
3. Does shutting off my car (2006 Corolla) at stop lights/signs decrease the life of my car's starter (or any other parts)?
Thanks!
posted by GernBlandston at 10:39 AM PST - 20 comments
I do PowerPoint design for a living and -- finally, begrudgingly -- I am switching to PowerPoint 2007. So far, do not like. So, a two-part question: 1. Can anyone suggest a text or video tutorial on moving to PowerPoint 2007 for 2003 power users? 2. I've seen some "make PowerPoint 2007 work like PowerPoint 2003" add-ins. Does anyone have experience/recommendations for any of those? Thanks!
posted by SampleSize at 10:04 AM PST - 7 comments
I need a way to purchase music -- what's your favorite method? I have certain things that I look for -- see inside:
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posted by crapples at 9:40 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm looking for a USB hub-like device that would share one thumb-drive on multiple PCs it's connected to.
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posted by lattiboy at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
Is there a foolproof way of storing internal hard drives for external (hot swappable) use?
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posted by speek at 8:44 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm pretty damn sure I'm being scammed. Am I? This question regards L.A and the UK
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posted by ob at 8:36 AM PST - 25 comments
My parents are getting a divorce. How do I support them? How do I relate to them without it being terribly weird on me? How do I stop worrying about them so much?
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posted by salvia at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
My PC has been crashing - I can move the mouse - but everything else is dead as a doornail. Apps don't respond, clock doesn't change etc. As though the display is frozen in time. Any ideas?
posted by zeoslap at 8:25 AM PST - 14 comments
Downtown Minneapolis bar/restaurant for a small get together with my adult family - Post wedding proposal
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posted by anonymous at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
I was wondering if there was an online service/database where I can download a copy of my driving record quickly, kinda like car fax but instead of vehicle history report it would be my personal driving history. The only places I've found online are very sketchy/scammy.
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posted by rampy at 8:08 AM PST - 3 comments
My mom and my brother are looking for a simple, solid online backup solution for their Windows XP computers.
I know that there are sites like
Carbonite,
Mozy, and
Crashplan. What I don't know is how good or simple any of these sites are or if there are others that are better that I just don't know about.
Also, how heavily does the background services these site's software install impact system performance?
posted by Ikazuchi at 7:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Wordpress/PHP question. I'm working on a Wordpress theme and want to use an algorithm to alter some of the HTML it emits. I've got a general idea of how to do this, and could probably manage a brutish implementation on my own, but my PHP-fu is weak and there is probably a better way.
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posted by adamrice at 6:36 AM PST - 16 comments
Adobe Acrobat Professional (8.0): Is there any way to distribute stamps from one machine to another? How about simply sorting them?
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posted by wheat at 6:16 AM PST - 2 comments
How can I optimize the liquidation of my not so exciting comics collection? Difficulty: I'm moving to the UK in 3 months.
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posted by ursus_comiter at 5:12 AM PST - 2 comments
Tell me everything about staying at the Tumbleweed Hotel above Shakespeare & Co. in Paris.
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posted by Drohan at 5:09 AM PST - 6 comments
The phone jack of myth and legend: I'm looking for "A 4-conductor jack with Type 43A mounting bracket attached." In
white, not hideous horrible old school beige.
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posted by Teira at 4:25 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I reduce the amount of bubbles in soft drinks?.... um, you might call them sodas or pop or aerated beverages....
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posted by taff at 3:36 AM PST - 24 comments
What are the penalties for unlicensed cigarette vendors selling untaxed (likely imported) cigarettes in NYC?
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posted by ifranzen at 12:43 AM PST - 6 comments
June 29
I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this?
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posted by anonymous at 11:39 PM PST - 30 comments
I'm 33 years old, make a low six figure income, married, no kids. Up for big promotion. Is it time to give up my dreams of being a writer? LOTS more inside...
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posted by anonymous at 11:38 PM PST - 53 comments
I am having a very unusual problem with my hard drive and CANNOT recover any data from it after trying numerous methods. Please help me with your technical expertise.
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posted by deafmute at 11:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Idea Filter: I need to create a six-page website for a term project in web design at uni (intro level). What to do it on?
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posted by tamarack at 11:09 PM PST - 14 comments
While trying to speed-up my computer, I noticed in task-manager several helper programs auto-start on start-up. I rarely use the programs that they are helping, is there any way to keep them from auto-starting (not from within, something to actually keep it from starting).
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posted by Deflagro at 10:10 PM PST - 13 comments
[Quotation source-filter] I've found many references on the Internet to two similar quotes about losing a good reputation. The quotes are attributed to Warren Buffett and Benjamin Franklin, but I haven't been able to pin down what the original source is. The full text of the quotes are inside.
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posted by eisenkr at 8:50 PM PST - 3 comments
I love Erik Larson's The Devil in the White City. It's a non-fiction book about Chicago in 1893 which reads much like a novel. I'd like to read other books written in the same novel-esque style about some other cities or historic events. Know of any novel-like non-fiction reads?
posted by melodykramer at 7:39 PM PST - 47 comments
I am A years old, am H inches tall and I weigh W pounds. I burn a total of B calories per day on average (that's including exercise as well as just daily living and sleeping). I consume E calories per day. What would my steady-state weight be expected to be, and how long would it take to reach it?
posted by zaebiz at 7:18 PM PST - 12 comments
I once found a sticker that said something to the effect of "those who would say that any kind of love is wrong, don't really know anything about love at all" ... I would like to find it again, can you help?
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posted by fogonlittlecatfeet at 7:14 PM PST - 4 comments
What's a fair finder's fee for someone who sent me a buyer for my used car?
The mechanic who services our family's cars is a super nice guy, and does a terrific job as well. Recently we mentioned to him that we were selling one of our cars (a 1998 Camry, if it matters), and he mentioned it to a number of his other clients until he found someone who was interested in buying it.
The deal went down today, and I'd love to toss a few bills his way to thank him for his help. What's an appropriate sum and/or percentage? I was thinking $300, which is about 5% of the sale price of the car.
What do you guys think?
Oh, and I'd also like to say that I'm REALLY proud of the title I came up with for this AskMe. Thankyouverymuch.
posted by AngerBoy at 7:09 PM PST - 20 comments
What are some of the best/most relevant songs about the Vietnam War or capture the sentiments of that era?
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posted by clearly at 7:01 PM PST - 38 comments
Science-Fiction-Novel-Filter: Lost colony of Galactic Empire, in which a man is dispatched to the planet with an automated legged probe. There is a technology on the planet that is perceived as magic(?) to the natives...
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posted by strangelove at 6:44 PM PST - 2 comments
I need help coming up with ideas for ~30 min science-related arts and crafts activities for kids aged 3-17 in a pretty limited environment.
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posted by liesbyomission at 6:28 PM PST - 26 comments
So I'm installing a new dishwasher. I've yanked the power cable from the old one (not paying a bit of attention as to how it was connected, of course), and now I haven't a clue as to how to attach it to the new one.
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posted by mezzanayne at 6:19 PM PST - 9 comments
While waiting for the new iPhone, I sold my old one. Now I'm back on a Cingular (HTC) 8125 with Windows Mobile 5 (it can't be upgraded to 6!) And I want to make the best of it without spending any money. I'm on a Mac, so I need to figure out the best way to deal with that, too.
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posted by Gideon at 5:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Cell phone - Unhappy with tmobile coverage in the US. Need advice on a carrier, plan and (smartish) phone that can be used in other countries with local SIM cards.
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posted by lapsang at 5:55 PM PST - 3 comments
In Logic 8, when I try to import an audio (aif) file exported from Ableton Live, Logic slows down the audio file significantly.
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posted by god particle at 5:31 PM PST - 7 comments
What should I change about my current diet and exercise regimen to see some success in shedding fat?
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posted by autojack at 4:50 PM PST - 15 comments
My girlfriend and I are planning a somewhat impromptu driving trip to PEI and Nova Scotia - maybe involving camping...
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posted by o0dano0o at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
TravelFilter: Things to do in London, Dublin, Cork. Places to stay in Dublin and Cork. Indian Restaurant recommendations in London. General restaurant recommendations for either London, Dublin, or Cork
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posted by majikstreet at 4:21 PM PST - 13 comments
We love watching wild birds coming to eat the seeds we put out in our garden but we're always just invaded by boring pigeons that hoover up the lot. How can we encourage more smaller, more interesting birds and discourage what our children call the "big fat pig-o pigeons"?
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posted by monster max at 3:55 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I best prepare color .png screenshots for publication as figures in a LaTeX document that will be printed in b&w conference proceedings?
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posted by Alterscape at 3:30 PM PST - 4 comments
My brother is taking a cheap flight from England to visit us in Seattle, which has a stop in Vancouver (YVR) for six hours. Is there anything taht can be done within that time that's worth doing? Would it actually be possible to get out of the airport? Or should I just tell him to bring a book?
posted by Artw at 3:07 PM PST - 32 comments
Where can I purchase baby clothing featuring Miffy (Nijntje)? I am near Boston, Massachusetts in the United States of America, and have access to the Internet. I will also probably travel to Montreal before I need the clothing, in case there is a shop there that will best satisfy my Miffy needs
posted by Mayor Curley at 2:28 PM PST - 2 comments
We love lasagna. But my white sauce mixes with my red sauce and it all ends up looking pink.
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posted by Mutant at 1:10 PM PST - 34 comments
SO setting the more pressing questions aside, I'm having an evening of wine and conversation with my former educational director and always friend...Wine is the libation of choice...
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posted by dawson at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I remove this strange glue from my previously carpeted hardwood?
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posted by bradn at 12:37 PM PST - 5 comments
I am almost done with college. Since I've started, four separate times I've taken a semester off to study abroad, work overseas or do unorthodox things in the name of adventure. I've come to terms with myself and I know that this is I want out of life, and I know that when I graduate I'm not going to get a steady job with benefits or any of those other things that responsible people are supposed to do. How do I explain this to the people I care about in a way that makes them feel good about me?
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posted by anonymous at 11:47 AM PST - 39 comments
I'd like to landscape my yard in a way that requires very little maintenance and water.
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posted by medpt at 11:38 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for information about either the Raleigh Woman’s
Retroglide NX3 or
Coasting Bike. I haven’t ridden in oh, nearly 30 years. And this is the sort of bike that I’d be most comfortable on, I believe. This is for going to the grocery store, library, mail box, possibly on paved trails through the local nature center. I’m perfectly willing to spend the money on something that will last, but would love to know if anyone else has purchased either model and what they thought of it.
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posted by korej at 11:01 AM PST - 15 comments
There are hidden and secret bars in NYC (Manhattan) and there are
really secret. Some need phone numbers. I need your help.
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posted by filmgeek at 10:54 AM PST - 16 comments
I guess the question should really be, "how to overcome a MENTAL roadblock that has taken the form of a person?"
I guess my situation can be likened to those age-old stories of someone not being able to forgive a parent for a bad childhood, and blames the parent for his/her failures. But my story is about an unwelcomed competition from a cousin, one that instead of facing I've always cowered to, and have thus grown in resentment and have become stifled as I continue watcihng my life unfold in misery, Wondering how to reclaim a personal sense of power regardless of her presence in my life, even though it seems it keeps "haunting" me.
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posted by GeniPalm at 10:33 AM PST - 20 comments
A friend has a 10-year old Lexus (with only ~50k miles on it!) that gets driven 2-4 miles per week. Is there any harm in this? (It is a second car for one person.) Oil would keep recirculating due to the weekly drive and the alternator should keep the battery charged. Right? I mean, if the car is fueled only once every 12-18 months can that be good for it? (sediment?) Would any other problems be likely?
posted by umlaut at 10:12 AM PST - 13 comments
Electric dog fence: My parents have a large farm property next to a busy road and want to keep the dog from crossing into the road, but otherwise unrestricted on the rest of the property. Most electric dog fences I have seen form a large circle, with the dog inside the circle. However the property is too big for that, is it possible to have a wire just along the road, activated only when the dog crosses the line?
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posted by stbalbach at 9:12 AM PST - 9 comments
My cousin is changing her first name, but if I had a girl I always wanted to name her my cousin's old name...how do I broach this? I'm happy for her choosing a new name, but I'm wondering is her old name off the table for my own (not yet conceived) child?
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posted by anonymous at 9:03 AM PST - 16 comments
Barbecue question here...Can we do a sirloin roast on a gas barbecue? I am sure we
can but any tips? What about drippings? Is that possible?
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posted by Richat at 8:58 AM PST - 5 comments
Question for the guys: I've been reading "He's Just Not That Into You," which posits that if a guy is really interested in a woman, he'll pursue her relentlessly, no matter what else is going on in his life. Is this a valid theory? Has there ever been a time when you really liked a woman and were attracted to her, but didn't pursue a relationship because of external factors that had nothing to do with her (e.g. work problems, family illness, trauma of past relationship)?
posted by zembla3 at 8:36 AM PST - 59 comments
What microbreweries within a hour or two's drive of Chicago will sell me a keg (half barrel) of a good, micro-brewed beer today or sometime this week?
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posted by iknowizbirfmark at 8:35 AM PST - 12 comments
ESL teaching for non-professional teachers! Help me teach native Farsi speakers with intermediate to advanced spoken English skills how to write grammatically correct business English. Example correspondence and other documents needed.
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posted by thewalrus at 8:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Two questions about Argentina. First, does anyone know any good hot springs [termas] that are not exceedingly far from Buenos Aires.
Second, does anyone know any music stores in Buenos Aires where I could acquire a melodica or other instruments for not too many pesos.
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posted by cloeburner at 8:25 AM PST - 1 comments
How can I change the behavior of searching in windows in Firefox? The Firefox search-in-browser bar is, and has always has been, awful.
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posted by Mo Nickels at 7:25 AM PST - 14 comments
I'd like to find some public domain photos for a book proposal on urban sprawl and smart growth.
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posted by hamster at 7:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there a way to watch
BBC World News America from BBC America online for free?
posted by DarwinianDan at 7:22 AM PST - 3 comments
I found a great vintage Danish couch in Austin that I want to refinish. I need to get it to Fort Worth though. Any ideas on an inexpensive way to move it?
posted by Zebtron at 6:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Whenever I run Transmission on OSX, my Firefox browsing slows to a trickle, or simply stops altogether.
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posted by zardoz at 5:54 AM PST - 11 comments
How to help a young man (dual Turkish-Pakistani citizenship) pursue his education in Western country?
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posted by ebellicosa at 5:37 AM PST - 9 comments
I have open return tix with EL AL which expire in two months. now the doc says i may not be able to fly...
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posted by Izzmeister at 3:56 AM PST - 2 comments
Are there a lot of people who are recognizably as beautiful as supermodels who are
not supermodels? Or do the present mechanisms of celebrity reliably account for a majority of people who meet the criteria to be supermodels?
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posted by cgc373 at 2:42 AM PST - 31 comments
Quick! What is the joke about the vindow vasher? My friends and I are going nuts! ..and looking up salmon PR)N.
posted by xorry at 2:10 AM PST - 11 comments
June 28
Looking for a
modular, reconfigurable desk--that will incorporate a miniature home theater, among other things. Your help needed.
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posted by Phyltre at 11:35 PM PST - 9 comments
This question is about my best friend, who seems to get into trouble with his family regularly. Is it my responsibility to help him out? Or should he sort it out on his own?
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posted by cyanide at 10:32 PM PST - 14 comments
My girlfriend and I are visiting San Diego over the 4th of July weekend. What should we do and see? Are there any special 4th of July events we shouldn't miss? And what about good vegetarian restaurants?
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posted by jacobm at 10:02 PM PST - 11 comments
Two Americans a year out of college, hoping to find some way to move to Toronto. Is this even plausible?
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posted by DoctorFedora at 9:07 PM PST - 22 comments
Home Improvement Filter: why is it so hard to find an offset tool to remove stuff that is mounted on the wall? What do you use for that purpose?
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posted by jak68 at 8:14 PM PST - 16 comments
I am looking for an interlinear editor or equivalent for managing large foreign language documents with their English translation.
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posted by blue_wardrobe at 7:58 PM PST - 4 comments
My downstairs neighbors use lighter fluid for their charcoal grill and the fumes fill our condo if we aren't home. What are the specific health hazards of the fumes from charcoal lighter fluid?
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posted by bugsoup at 7:10 PM PST - 9 comments
We've all encountered, if we are lucky and blessed, someone who transcends the definition of friend -- a truly simpatico soul (as in friend, not "soul mate"), someone with whom you can and sometimes do speak for hours, someone who "gets you." What accounts for the connection? Shared beliefs? Shared values? Shared aspirations Shared stage-of-life? It's got to be more than mere shared interests.
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posted by adamrobinson at 7:08 PM PST - 34 comments
Why are sine waves considered "pure" tones? Why do we consider sinusoids the building blocks of periodic functions?
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posted by phrontist at 7:00 PM PST - 35 comments
I'm thinking of going to a herb conference in Oxford, Michigan, the first weekend of August. It's hard to get a grip on what sorts of accommodations are around there, since there are so many little towns. Does anyone know the area, who can point me to a decent place to stay? Under $100 a night is preferable. Dog friendly a plus but not imperative. Thanks.
posted by Riverine at 6:21 PM PST - 3 comments
My girlfriend's Dell 1501 laptop, running Vista, fully updated, won't wake up after it has been shut. How do you fix this? Thanks.
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posted by doppler68 at 6:06 PM PST - 2 comments
Send a password over email (to a non-techy client) without compromising its security.
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posted by bjtitus at 5:14 PM PST - 21 comments
Hive mind, do you know of a cheap, plug-in LED light that will wash the wall above it with pretty colors?
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posted by arimathea at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to find a video I saw on YouTube about a year ago. It was a short animation about a pig with a song in Spanish. What is it called?
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posted by comfortinsound at 4:24 PM PST - 1 comments
I just got back from Mexico and bought what I hope is their version of Prempro. But now I'm not sure that what I have is the exact formula. I have estrogenos conjugados (Brand is Neradin). Does this have progesterone? Or just estrogen?
posted by what-i-found at 3:09 PM PST - 4 comments
I've been running Firefox 3 since Download Day. I'd like to update it with some settings from Firefox 2 that didn't automatically carry over during the installation process. Is there any way to (temporarily) revive my old copy of Firefox 2?
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posted by Rhaomi at 3:07 PM PST - 6 comments
I've just accepted a full time (telecommuting, FWIW) position with a Fortune 50 company. What are some must-read business books?
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posted by wordsmith at 2:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone else ever feel the presence of a phantom thumb jutting out of the side of their foot?
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posted by Lownotes at 12:03 PM PST - 21 comments
Joomla and Fireboard Memory Problem: Whenever I click on a post, Fireboard breaks and reports that it's out of memory. I've increased memory allocation with php.ini and .htaccess-- it's now at 64m-- and this has had no effect. I'm using Hostgator. Any suggestions on how to get Fireboard operating properly (or for that matter, a host which runs Fireboard easily)? Thanks.
posted by darth_tedious at 11:48 AM PST - 7 comments
A few years ago I saw a video where someone made a table saw technology where if the blade touches your skin it stops immediately and all you get is a knick on your finger. I was curious if this is being built into table saws yet? And if not why isn't it?
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posted by GregX3 at 11:26 AM PST - 35 comments
Can anyone recommend a good NYC criminal defense attorney to help me with a disorderly conduct charge?
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posted by anonymous at 11:17 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm going to be organizing a pub night for my class from the grade school I went to at some point — probably in September or October. The best location for the pub is probably in the north end of Toronto, say on Steeles or Finch somewhere, and not too far east or west. Not being very familiar with that area, I'd like suggestions as to a good venue. I'd like a quiet and comfortable atmosphere, decent food, and definitely nothing dive-y or too bar-like.
posted by orange swan at 10:28 AM PST - 3 comments
We are thinking about switching from oil heat to a geothermal system to heat and cool our 1200 sf cape in western massachusetts. If you have a geothermal system are you happy with it? Have you had any problems? How much did the conversion cost? What are the monthly costs associated with it? Do you know of a reputable installer in our area?
posted by a22lamia at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm trying to find on OLD casio (i'm pretty sure) digital musical watch. Any ideas either where to look or at least identify the model?
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posted by foodybat at 10:00 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for recommendations for low cost (e.g. community college) writing classes to improve the artistic aspects of my non-fiction (essay, blog entry, resume, website content, etc.) writing.
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posted by jcdill at 9:57 AM PST - 8 comments
European relocation: I've been asked to help plan a friend's relocation from Switzerland to Norway.
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posted by dance at 8:29 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm a law student trying to figure out if BIGLAW, with all the big letters, is something worth pursuing.
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posted by ecab at 8:15 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm back. They put the broken ankle in a cast. YANMD but I'm asking you because my doctor thinks I'm a whiny baby (he'd be right but
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posted by nax at 7:47 AM PST - 9 comments
My former boss contacted me out of the blue a couple of months ago, offering me a job. After some protracted negotiations the time has come to decide if I should take it or not.
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posted by claudius at 7:00 AM PST - 13 comments
The kitchen computer has a
little trackpad/keyboard combo that sits atop of the microwave. When the microwave turns on, the trackpad stops working. Looking for suggestions on shielding, putting a filter in line with the cable, grounding, anything to help me cook and mouse at the same time.
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posted by sol at 6:43 AM PST - 5 comments
My niece is going to teach English in Japan for a couple of years. What's a good going-away present I can give her? I would rather not just give cash although that's my last resort. She's from the Midwest, speaks some Japanese, about 25 years old.
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead at 6:17 AM PST - 22 comments
Chronic pain patient took to writing own prescriptions. This is frowned upon. Now, the poor woman Or should one spend 10K to an attorney to have the record expunged when otherwise, a criminal record isn't important to other areas of life?
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posted by anonymous at 4:37 AM PST - 26 comments
What site offers the best baby registry service? Special difficulty - the parents-to-be are in the Philippines, the friends and relatives are scattered everywhere else.
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posted by micketymoc at 12:33 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I get people to respect my phobia? How do I make them stop antagonizing me by showing me the thing I'm afraid of?
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posted by IndigoRain at 12:28 AM PST - 56 comments
June 27
I'd like some suggestions on where to watch the European Cup Final this Sunday in Washington DC. Extra points if the bar is pro-Spanish.
posted by mand0 at 11:19 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for an old science fiction novel about an evil, blue giant titled "The Blue Man" - the Google and Amazon search is poisoned by both The Blue Man Group, and a young-adult science fiction novel "The Blue Man" which isn't it at all.
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posted by Slap*Happy at 10:25 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm thinking of replacing/supplementing my PC monitor with a projector, but I've never really used or shopped for one. Is it worth it, or should I just go for a couple of the biggest monitors I can afford?
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posted by dozo at 10:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Trying to take a long weekend trip to the
Apostle Islands on Lake Superior. We've only got about 3-4 days up there, so we want to make the most of it. Are we missing out by camping on the mainland? Besides kayaking, any must-do activities in the area? (Especially decent hiking that is easily accessible?)
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posted by sararah at 10:02 PM PST - 6 comments
Salary for IT: I can't find a title for what I do, so I can't research whether I'm underpaid or not. Help?
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posted by anonymous at 6:42 PM PST - 16 comments
Novel Research Filter III: What's it like to travel long distance on a yacht with kids?
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posted by Xurando at 6:18 PM PST - 9 comments
Networking: What are some things to bear in mind when promoting a Windows workgroup to a small domain?
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posted by chuckdarwin at 5:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Home electrical problem/mystery: I accidentally plugged the phone charger into an outlet incorrectly and now that outlet and the dishwasher don't work. Help?
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posted by mundy at 5:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Priority Mail or Express Mail? This Saturday I'll mail a flat envelope from NYC to a P.O. box in Bethesda, MD (20824); I want it to arrive by this Tuesday. Do I need to spring for Express Mail? Anecdotes welcome.
posted by lorimer at 4:23 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm curious about what is the validity of my partner's Health Care Power of Attorney when he travels out of state. I can't seem to find much authoritative information when I google this. Can anyone clarify?
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posted by Robert Angelo at 3:57 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I acquire a gift card to an Austrailian home-goods retailer for a friend who is moving there?
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posted by mai at 3:33 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm having some trouble recreating a Drupal site on my local machine for testing/sandbox purposes. The mysql databases are the biggest stumbling block at the moment - very basic, beginner advice is probably needed.
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posted by Banky_Edwards at 3:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Mrs. Spyder and I are thinking about buying a house in the next year or so. With 1 youngster (almost a year old) and one on the way, we're looking to buy in an area with a good school district. Where can I find this information?
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posted by Spyder's Game at 2:51 PM PST - 8 comments
I am shoring up a sagging fence that I will help replace in a year. The original posts are not in cement and are rotting at the base. I'm trying to figure out how to attach some support posts.
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posted by mecran01 at 2:49 PM PST - 9 comments
I'll be in the Sarasota/Bradenton, FL area this weekend for 3-4 days and was looking for suggestions on things to do. I was last there about 5 or 6 years ago so I've hit some of the highlights already (Ringling Museum, the Dali Museum and Busch Gardens). Any other suggestions would be great.
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posted by mmascolino at 2:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Trying to put together a playlist of anti-American songs, or songs about leaving America. For instance, Green Day's "American Idiot" qualifies. This is for a going-away party, and very much tongue-in-cheek. Songs that hate on specific regions (particularly New York, New Jersey, DC and LA) are also good. Thank you!
posted by Mr Bunnsy at 2:03 PM PST - 78 comments
I recall seeing a quiz on the internet some time ago, that asked you about 20 questions, and then told you how logical your thought processes were, and told you why. Do you know where I can find this quiz?
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posted by Solomon at 1:53 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there any noticeable difference in effectiveness between spray, stick, gel, or roll-on anti-perspirants? If so, why?
posted by modernnomad at 1:48 PM PST - 13 comments
I've read somewhere that a workout regime consisting of 13 compound lifts is really all you need. Does anyone know which 13 lifts they may be talking about ? or can point me to the article ?
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posted by hboogz at 12:50 PM PST - 13 comments
What are your thoughts on men wearing an undershirt under a polo shirt? How much exposed chest hair is too much?
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posted by Sar HaPanim at 12:26 PM PST - 45 comments
Where can I get rid of a old donut-type spare tire? The tire shop won't take it because it has a rim.
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posted by ilyanassa at 12:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Looking for a perfect luxurious spot to stay in the Tuscan countryside. Should I be looking in Northern or Southern Tuscany?
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posted by Lylo at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm trying to remember what the title of this movie was. I think it was made in the 1960's or 1970's in the U.S. I remember watching it on TV on the Sunday Matinee show in the 1980's. The plot involved this millionaire who wanted to attack the Soviet Union, he had a small force which was to attack Russia by driving trucks across the polar ice cap. All I can remember was that in the end of the film his plan is thwarted by the Soviets, who send planes to bomb the ice, and the trucks sink to the bottom of the ocean. Any ideas?
posted by smoothvirus at 11:45 AM PST - 3 comments
I have just found out I'm a big fan of post apocalyptic fiction books. Somehow I like the idea of an individual or small group of survivors almost alone in the world trying to find out what the hell happened to the planet and fighting for their survival. What are some good books and movies the hive mind can recommend?
posted by dcrocha at 11:24 AM PST - 99 comments
Major computer issue: I have recently bought an ASUS EEE PC with Linux. I need to put XP on it but I have no CD-ROM drive. I do have three USB ports and wireless capabilities, however. How do I get XP on my computer?
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posted by keeblerte6 at 11:19 AM PST - 11 comments
Could anyone tell how I can search youtube by video length? For instance I want to find all videos that are 13 seconds long. Could anybody tell me how to filter a search in this manner.
posted by hubs at 11:18 AM PST - 4 comments
Please ID this recent comedy: main character has a fantasy / nightmare in which his boss is schtupping his wife.
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posted by Meatbomb at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Landlord/Security deposit/renting filter: GA State law requires the security deposit to be returned within 30 days. My contract says after 60 days. Which wins?
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posted by djpyk at 10:14 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for a travel backpack with removal daypack that is gadget friendly.
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posted by nitsuj at 9:54 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for examples of collaborative document editing. I've read through most of the older threads on this topic, but many of the examples seem to have gone out of business.
Are there any newer examples out there? It would be good to have a document "owner" that integrates comments and changes from many contributors, so I'm thinking that a wiki might not be ideal. The ability to compare revisions is a must-have and it'd be nice to have it show not only text changes but image changes. Doesn't have to be hosted, or even online, though if it is, that's probably better.
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posted by Jeff Howard at 9:30 AM PST - 8 comments
I dropped my phone, but it turned itself back on once I slid the battery back in properly. I though all was well. However, it is now demanding a PIN code and won't let me use the phone without it. I'm not sure why it wants one, and I would give it one if I had one, but I don't have one and don't know how I would find one.
Can you help? It's a Blackberry Curve, if it matters.
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 9:28 AM PST - 14 comments
We are having Issues with IE6 and google maps not playing nice. it sits on loading.
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posted by Amby72 at 9:21 AM PST - 12 comments
I am in Los Angeles (Silver Lake area) and need to get to Anaheim (Disneyland/Convention Ctr. area) for this library conference this afternoonish. Is the best way to do this to go back to the airport and grab a shuttle, or is there something simpler?
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posted by jessamyn at 9:12 AM PST - 14 comments
The caulk along the floor of our shower had started to get moldy after a couple years in a new house, so we removed it and recaulked (with a "kitchen-and-bath" adhesive caulk). Worked great along three of the four edges -- but the fourth edge, along the metal frame under the shower door where the 1" metal frame meets the lip of the shower floor -- wouldn't seal (wouldn't even cure -- was still mushy) after 72 hours. Pulled it up, and discovered that although the area had been dry to the touch, enough water had still been under/inside the frame to soak a paper towel slid through the joint between frame and the floor.
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posted by SeanCier at 8:40 AM PST - 7 comments
DC-area driving lessons: I'm a qualified UK driver, and I want to organize a few hours of "refresher" driving instruction to build confidence on US roads. But I'm finding it strangely difficult to arrange. Suggestions for specific DC-area instructors, or advice on where to look and what to ask for?
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posted by game warden to the events rhino at 8:07 AM PST - 12 comments
Great '90s grunge songs EXCLUDING Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, Soundgarden, Smashing Pumpkins, STP, and early Radiohead?
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posted by Jaltcoh at 7:18 AM PST - 93 comments
Window cleaning question: how much is reasonable to pay for gutter, soffit and window cleaning for a 3-bedroom Victorian house (UK)?
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posted by altolinguistic at 7:03 AM PST - 4 comments
Can I backup Windows license information to "downgrade" a PC with Vista and Office installed to XP?
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posted by hwestiii at 6:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Where in the UK can I find women's jeans that fit me? Levis high-waisted styles fit in the waist and hips, but anything labelled 'skinny' or 'slim' does not agree with my thighs. And I would really prefer something 100% cotton, but at this point I'll try pretty much anything.
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posted by Lebannen at 3:53 AM PST - 7 comments
UK phone fraud: Someone stole my phone and rang up £3000 of calls to Nigeria. The phone company says it's my fault for not keeping tabs on the phone and I have to pay it. Is there anything I can do?
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posted by Drexen at 2:44 AM PST - 24 comments
In music, why does the key of F have a B flat and not an A sharp? Is there actually a difference, or is it just musical tradition that a flat is used in this key and not a sharp?
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posted by stenoboy at 2:42 AM PST - 40 comments
I'm searching for a word, possibly a technical or medical term, that I think starts with the letter p, and that defines the relationship between the bones in the feet as they apply to overall balance. Am I dreaming this word?
posted by Mil at 1:15 AM PST - 10 comments
June 26
I have around 10k emails (Gmail) that I would like to dump into text files. They are bunched into conversations of length 100 emails a piece. Has anyone written a script I can use? Some caveats inside.
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posted by Taksi Putra at 11:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Can you think of classic or commonly known plays where the woman pursues the man assertively, if not aggressively?
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posted by Rae Datter at 9:18 PM PST - 24 comments
I've got Denver and Minneapolis on my mind, and it seems like going to a political convention is a rite of passage for any serious nonfiction writer in this country. So what are the best pieces of writing (or film or radio) about a nominating convention?
posted by jtajta at 9:13 PM PST - 14 comments
My Powerbook is dead. What do I do with it now? My priorities: 1) I want it gone 2) I want my data to stay safe 3) I want to make some money
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posted by rzperllian at 9:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there free video editing software that can edit audio as well? If so, how do I remove a specific sound from my video?
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posted by jluce50 at 8:32 PM PST - 7 comments
Cooking puzzle: Help me nullify the acidity of tomato sauce (and heartburn) in this recipe I've concocted.
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posted by zeek321 at 8:12 PM PST - 21 comments
When I had DirecTV installed in my apartment, the technician drilled a hole in my wall to string the cable through to the satellite (outside on my balcony). Now that I might be moving, what's the best way to cover up the hole? What do I need to buy? I know nothing about home repair/hardware, so please....the more details, the better!
posted by invisible ink at 8:08 PM PST - 9 comments
I am looking for a women's swimwear, which is fully covered.
Can you pl. recommend some shopping store.
The reason i am looking for fully covered is i have some marks on my upper arms and legs (on the thighs) due to skin surgery/transplantation and i want to cover them, so that they are not visible.
posted by tom123 at 7:57 PM PST - 16 comments
I have a Dell Latitude X300, which uses the same ac adapter that every other Dell I’ve seen lately uses. Is there anything that will work for my laptop that is smaller and easier for me to carry around?
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posted by SirNovember at 7:52 PM PST - 2 comments
Is there a name for, or type of, deep throated pliers (pincers?) that only meet at their tips? Got a source? Details within...
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posted by dpcoffin at 7:49 PM PST - 16 comments
I work for a smallish non-profit that is looking to outfit a conference room with some A/V equipment (projector, probably an additional plasma or two, presentation station, sound, etc.), and I'm having trouble finding someone in Chicago to help out with this. Google reveals a bunch of people who want to repaint my room and buy all new furniture, but I just need A/V help. Do you know any people / companies here that can help?
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posted by moof! at 6:31 PM PST - 8 comments
In Denver for a conference and I need things to do and places to eat/drink. Would love Lesbian or queer-friendly suggestions too.
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posted by anthropoid at 6:04 PM PST - 15 comments
Does anyone own the Tall Tarzan Gift Shelf? It's a collection of a couple dozen 60s-era Burroughs Ballantine paperbacks in two cardboard cases, each ~ 5" x 15", with two tiers. There's a pic of the spine at the bottom of
this page (which incorrectly lists the set as one case of 20 books). I'm trying to figure out how many and which titles were originally included in the full set of two cases.
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posted by mediareport at 5:50 PM PST - 0 comments
This will expose my complete ignorance of math, but hey. I need a simple algorithm to calculate and display overall individual grades for similar products.
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posted by william_boot at 5:47 PM PST - 19 comments
Electronics filter. Game show buzzer+. There are tons of simple game show buzzer layouts on the google. What I can't seem to find is an idiots guide to something that would allow you to take an input more complicated that a simple yes/no. i.e. interrupt + [string]. Any pointers?
posted by Jakey at 5:19 PM PST - 3 comments
Video file needs codec to play, which I have; how do I convert it to something that doesn't need this codec?
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posted by striker at 5:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Are there any situations where having a ridiculous driver's licence photo will be more than a laugh? (Or: How I Learned to Abandon my Ego and Self-Image.)
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posted by Ian.I.Am at 4:58 PM PST - 22 comments
Can anyone please recommend a good acupuncturist in the Edinburgh area for my partners migraines/IBS? Preferably one that won't try to sell her lots of expensive herbal remedies on top of the treatment.
posted by Chairboy at 4:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Can anyone recommend a Windows-based FTP server that will automatically mirror (copy, replicate, whatever) files uploaded to it to a back-up server? Say user "X" uploads foo.jpg, I want the FTP program to log into my back-up server's FTP site and automatically upload the image as soon as it's done uploading, if you follow me. Any ideas?
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posted by mattoly at 4:48 PM PST - 5 comments
Do you have any advice for helping a family deal with the death of an infant, with the added fuck you from god that the mother can't have another child?
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posted by anonymous at 4:22 PM PST - 23 comments
The [very big city newspaper] is coming to my house tomorrow to interview us, and I'm a mess.
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posted by anonymous at 4:22 PM PST - 29 comments
I'm looking for a source of "artsy" modern postcards, preferably via web. Graffiti-styled, abstract, you name it. It just has to be visually interesting and around $1 per card.
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posted by Leon-arto at 4:12 PM PST - 7 comments
My boyfriend and I will be meeting my dad in Berlin in mid-September. I've never been to Germany and my boyfriend has never been to Switzerland, and we'll be there a total of 10 days. How should we split up our time, and what should we see? My dad will be renting a car, so we're planning on driving between cities. Any suggestions are appreciated!
posted by odayoday at 3:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Quick -- I leave work at 4 and the iPod that I usually listen to on the bus ride home has no battery left. What can I find online to print out to read that will entertain me for 20-45 minutes?
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posted by rossination at 3:10 PM PST - 9 comments
How many lacrosse teams are there in the United States?
posted by arrhn at 2:27 PM PST - 3 comments
Romanian speakers, get your radio ears on. What's
she singing? I'm trying to discern the name of this folk tune.
(nb.: Radio Romania itself is useless for this. No e-mail contact info on their Web site and no links or information to the "Skylark" radio program.)
posted by mykescipark at 2:13 PM PST - 4 comments
Who are some great talk show guests I should look out for? I love watching Julia Roberts when she appears on Letterman. Likewise for Allison Janney or Lauren Graham on Ellen. Are there other great guest/host chemistry combinations I should make sure to catch with my DVR?
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posted by shesbookish at 1:42 PM PST - 40 comments
I'm a fairly new motorcycle rider (MSF class, less than 1,000 miles so far), and I'm looking for a route out to Eastern Long Island that is both fun and not completely insane, especially through Queens & Nassau County. My longer rides to date have been up the Palisades to Harriman & the surrounding area.
If I was in a car, I'd simply forgo the fun aspect & get on either the LIE or the Grand Central/Northern Pkway, but both of those routes are pretty dicey, and stress-inducing even in a car.
My time is flexible - I'd plan on doing the trip during off-hours, both heading out & returning.
Suggestions much appreciated. FWIW, I'm heading out from Park Slope.
posted by swngnmonk at 1:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Teach me how to fish. GF and I are going camping for a few days on the Yuba River in Northern California. I want to go fishing. I haven't been fishing since my dad took me as a kid, and I have no clue how to start.
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posted by mudpuppie at 1:02 PM PST - 11 comments
How many bands sound like Creed? Listening to some of the post-grunge music over the past 5-10 years leads me to believe that it all sounds the same - heavy guitars, slow to mid tempo, growling lead singer who overenunciates, but an overall non-threatening sound.
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posted by adverb at 12:54 PM PST - 33 comments
We've got a huge truck that does pickups and deliveries all over a rural community. Diesel eats us up. Do you have suggestions for helping us schedule pickups in a manner that maximizes efficiency? We're an NPO...
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posted by TomMelee at 12:46 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can I get some introductory-level information regarding video player implementation on mobile phones? I want to build a site that will play video on a variety of mobile phones. I have a non-mobile version of the site already, and all the videos are FLV format playing within a flash player, but the file & player format can be modified as necessary.
posted by negative1 at 12:06 PM PST - 3 comments
How much will it cost to get my rings rhodium dipped? And where should I go?
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posted by geeky at 11:41 AM PST - 2 comments
I want to take advantage of the webcam at doggie daycare; unfortunately, the instructions are for Internet Explorer and I'm on a Mac. Is there a way to make this work in Safari or Firefox? Details inside.
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posted by HotToddy at 11:31 AM PST - 14 comments
Can anyone recommend (free) mouse gesture software for improving productivity in Windows Vista?
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posted by inbetweener at 11:24 AM PST - 3 comments
I would like to know a few things about withdrawing (not loaning, but flat-out
withdrawals) from 401(k) funds.
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posted by WCityMike at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Which font format should I buy? MyFonts.com's FAQ suggests that OpenType is the wave of the future and the first truly cross-platform format. But I want to be sure that what I get will work with all my older software, older Mac OS (as well as my main Win XP machine), and wherever I get things printed.
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posted by amtho at 11:19 AM PST - 9 comments
My life is stuck and it's making me feel incredibly depressed. Help me see the light and get on track for getting out of here.
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posted by actionpact at 11:10 AM PST - 32 comments
My (very) small office has two desktops running XP Pro (SP3), that are networked using a cable. They also share a DSL internet connection, which can also be accessed wirelessly via our Linksys router.
The internet connection isn't password protected, which is nice in that it allows people who visit to have an easy time getting online. However, I'm pretty sure that free and easy access to wireless network=anyone can access our shared folders on those two desktops. Clearly, this is bad, but I'm not sure what to do. Please explain a fix to me like I'm five. Thanks.
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posted by 4ster at 11:04 AM PST - 12 comments
I ordered 18 boxes of
these butterflies for centerpieces/favors for my wedding. What can I do with them? I was thinking of clipping them to some sort of tree-like thing but the local craft store didn't have anything appropriate.
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posted by desjardins at 11:00 AM PST - 13 comments
California's
new law that bans talking into a cell phone while in a vehicle, starts next week. What's the reason why text messaging was not explicitly banned also?
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posted by jaimev at 10:45 AM PST - 17 comments
What are the best restaurants specific to Philadelphia for vegetarian or seafood fare
that you've been to this year?
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posted by cashman at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
In need of quick fix short term diet, exercise plan, or supplements to lose 5-10 pounds in 2 months.
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posted by alpha_betty at 9:42 AM PST - 20 comments
Will opening a Solo 401(k) before year's end reduce my modified adjusted gross income (MAGI)? I'm a 28-year-old freelance worker with a sole proprietorship, and I'd like to be able to fully fund my Roth IRA for 2008
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posted by anonymous at 9:09 AM PST - 1 comments
I have a server and some friends have servers, and we'd like to install a
lightweight tool on each server that can monitor if the other servers are running, cpu/memory load is normal, httpd/mysql is running, and fire off an email if there are problems.
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posted by kamelhoecker at 9:05 AM PST - 11 comments
My good friend's young son will be having heart surgery in a few weeks. It's expected to go well, but it's still terrifying for everyone. I want to do something for her to let her know I care, but I'm coming up blank.
She and her husband have plenty of family in the area so I'm sure they'll be handling meals, etc. The children's hospital is nearby so they won't be staying in a hotel or anything. Have any of you been through something like this? What helped you out during hours in the waiting room?
(The irony is, I have young sons myself so I should be able to put myself in her place, but the whole idea of
being in her place scares me so much I can hardly think about it.)
posted by _Mona_ at 8:46 AM PST - 6 comments
I was recently persuaded by a good friend to buy a box of wine. It was a Banrock Station
Cabernet Sauvignon, which I was assured I would enjoy. I just had my first glass last night, and unfortunately I found it to be a dud. So now I have this box (3 bottles?) of wine that is not terrible, but does not scream deliciousness to my tastebuds. What do I do?
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posted by amelliferae at 8:34 AM PST - 38 comments
Is there a script that will show summaries of every post from my blog, using a feed from a Blogger blog?
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posted by jejune at 7:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Précis, outlines, abstracts for contemporary non-fiction books -- are there any sites or publications doing this?
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posted by alb at 7:29 AM PST - 5 comments
Camping near NYC? How about Washington DC? As part of our road trip this summer, we will be headed east from California and making for the east coast.
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posted by jvilter at 7:21 AM PST - 10 comments
In the US, what cable channels do I need to have complete coverage of the 2008 Olympics?
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posted by hipersons at 7:17 AM PST - 8 comments
I have finally completed a overhaul of my home network. There's only one question left - how can I leverage the resources I have to backup my Mac?
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posted by kbanas at 7:16 AM PST - 14 comments
i'm heading to birmingham, alabama from new orleans to see tom waits at the alabama theater next thursday (yea!). my compadre & i would like to hit some thrift stores along the way. anyone have any good recommendations for thrifty places along i-59 between these two cities? thanks.
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posted by msconduct at 6:51 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I prevent cheap metal jewelry from tarnishing? I have a couple of necklaces that I adore, and while they weren't dirt cheap, they are not made of the finest of metals. They have changed color somewhat - are brassy in places, and one looks almost like it could be rusting? - and I would like to recoat them. Is this possible?
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posted by jacquilinala at 6:07 AM PST - 13 comments
I'd really appreciate any thoughts. My period is usually pretty regular - every 26-32 days for years, (though three months ago my cycle was 37 days long). Last month it came and went as normal (5 days long) but then, about three days later, I noticed more kind-of watery blood. Then, in the night, I coughed and some very bright, red, new-looking blood dripped out for about an hour. There was no pain and it wasn't excessive (didn't fill a pad), but kinda scary.
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posted by anonymous at 5:52 AM PST - 9 comments
Trying to find a Japanese short film "Tension" that I saw at the Rotterdam Film Festival 1999 or 2000.
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posted by dabitch at 5:46 AM PST - 3 comments
Curious about a certain phenomenon in music, where someone sings the same notes that he's playing on guitar...
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posted by knave at 4:20 AM PST - 14 comments
Remember me? Well it's a year later, a LOT has changed and I have more questions! Come on inside, out of those wet clothes and we can have a nice chat by the fire.
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posted by wile e at 2:56 AM PST - 3 comments
I love spicy food, and I seem to suffer no ill digestive-tract-related effects from it. However, it seems that it causes my urine to be.. spicy. Not excruciating, like touching your genitals after handling hot peppers, but quite unpleasant. Is this common? Is it something I should see a doctor for?
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posted by tehloki at 1:19 AM PST - 12 comments
How much UV damage am I getting sitting in a classroom for 5 hours with a big window.
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posted by andoatnp at 12:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Quite a few magazines are published every month. Supermarkets, convenience stores, bookshops, and various other stores sell the current issue. At the month's end, the unsold magazines are packed up and replaced with the new issue. What happens to all the unsold magazines?
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posted by Mael Oui at 12:05 AM PST - 16 comments
June 25
IntellectualPropertyFilter: Who owns the IP on the commercial aspect of my PhD?
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posted by lottie at 10:36 PM PST - 15 comments
What cute/pointless web things are out there where visitors to your page/site generate RSS feed entries simply by visiting? Example inside.
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posted by krisjohn at 9:40 PM PST - 1 comments
I want to go into graphical user interface design. What type of college program should I investigate? What type of careers are available? Can I make good money in this field but still have free time, or is it like any other programming job with long hours?
posted by parallax7d at 9:02 PM PST - 15 comments
Hints on easing the wait for bad news. With complications, and a story about my cat.
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posted by MadMage at 9:01 PM PST - 21 comments
I've got this ongoing fantasy about living cheaply abroad. Is it doable to live for $500 a month or so in some foreign locale?
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posted by D-ten at 8:54 PM PST - 27 comments
I am interested in doing some bartending this summer and fall. I worked in several restaurants before, but not as a bartender. What is it really like?
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posted by sixcolors at 8:31 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm a 21 year old Canadian university student. I have 6 months free come January and I want to do an internship abroad. I love advertising and marketing. Multinationals are fun, so are random countries. Any tips or opportunities?
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posted by 913 at 7:36 PM PST - 2 comments
URGENT: House guest dropped klonopin (clonazepam) on the floor, possible reactions if found by our dogs?
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posted by MasonDixon at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
I seriously need some inspiration here. I'm female, 32, single, miserable in my job, cannot seem to get it together, and don't seem to find enough hours in the day to simply HANDLE MY LIFE.
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posted by anonymous at 6:20 PM PST - 37 comments
Tell me some indie/punk shows/venues I MUST see in England/Amsterdam/France/Spain (but mainly England) this fall (mid-August through October).
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posted by holdkris99 at 6:03 PM PST - 7 comments
Which high quality fonts - mainly serifs/sans-serifs - can you recommend that should be in every designer's toolkit? I'm thinking about gorgeous and versatile fonts such as Helvetica, Futura, Frutiger, Franklin Gothic, Myriad, Garamond, Palatino, etc.
Go on, get that list underneath your pillow because I really want to know!
posted by Foci for Analysis at 6:02 PM PST - 21 comments
My girlfriend and I have been living together for about a year, and her conservative Asian parents don't know. How do we break the news to them?
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posted by anonymous at 5:52 PM PST - 20 comments
How do you know when you’ve been legitimately fired? No, I'm not as dumb as I sound here...
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posted by anonymous at 5:52 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I call myself a vegetarian if I only eat meat 10% of the time (approximately 10% of total calories)?
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posted by bad grammar at 5:07 PM PST - 70 comments
Jobsearch question: Should I send a brief, professional email in this scenario, or would that seem desperate?
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posted by CitizenD at 4:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Anybody heard of a Central Asian drug that's green and gets you high when you chew it?
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posted by metajc at 4:10 PM PST - 10 comments
Grrrr, Time Warner Cable has unceremoniously removed their stellar USENET access. What do I do now?
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posted by willie11 at 4:02 PM PST - 18 comments
Desperately seeking illustrator to work in the 70s movie poster/Atari Cartridge artwork style for a magazine layout. Where are the new Bob Peaks?
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posted by Senor Cardgage at 2:24 PM PST - 2 comments
We have been given two bags of commercial soft-serve ice cream mix. Is this stuff possible to use at home without an ice cream maker?
posted by TuxHeDoh at 2:19 PM PST - 8 comments
I would like to take the NYC Tour Guide Exam. However, I'm having trouble finding an idea online of what they ask on the exam. Has anyone taken it? Or, can anyone help me find where I can get even an idea of what sorts of things will be asked?
posted by josher71 at 2:13 PM PST - 2 comments
[MoneyFilter] Turning 18, i find my knowledge on money/finance dangerously lacking. Help me find resources to learn everything about finance for life (stocks, banks, taxes, etc.)
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posted by Javed_Ahamed at 2:12 PM PST - 18 comments
Is there a way to make an email list announce-only for some recipients and unmoderated for others?
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posted by ManInSuit at 2:11 PM PST - 5 comments
What's the best way to teach conversational English to a Polish person with currently only very minimal English skills?
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posted by stackhaus23 at 2:07 PM PST - 3 comments
I live in western North Carolina. Recently I noticed a couple of signs along my road and am curios as to what they mean. The signs are bright blue rectangles with white letters at the top reading "WP". There are white numbers below the letters.
posted by haikuku at 1:58 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking for
this watch, designed by Naoto Fukazawa. It is NOT part of his collection for Issey Miyake, nor was it designed for
±0. I can't find any details about it beyond what's on the IDEO page, and I'm guessing my inability to google in Japanese might be the problem. Help!
posted by symbebekos at 1:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find these "impossible" red mirrored sunglasses? Not shimmery yellow and red, not shimmery blue and red, RED.
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posted by Saydrah at 1:04 PM PST - 8 comments
In love with an ex boyfriend that i am currently dating, but i think he's still in love with his other ex gf, i feel like a rebound, should i stay or should i go? Help!!
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posted by SummerLove at 1:00 PM PST - 22 comments
prompted by an earlier question, I'm considering a career change and going to Law school. More to follow...
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posted by Karmic_Enigma at 12:17 PM PST - 14 comments
JobFilter: Can any behavioral therapists out there recommend an agency/company to work for in the Los Angeles area? I have been working with children on the autism spectrum for three years, but desperately need a new company to work for.
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posted by corey flood at 11:54 AM PST - 4 comments
A pal of mine is planning on setting up a website for a road trip, and in addition to integrating a blog, he'd like to track simple bits of data & information. Here's what he's thought of so far:
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posted by aladfar at 11:32 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm in Canada, and I need to send some computers to our office in the U.S.A. (Vermont, to be more specific). Will the hardware be inspected by customs or other security as it crosses the border?
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posted by danwalker at 11:05 AM PST - 9 comments
My little rocker brother's heading out on a two-week tour in a smelly van with a bunch of smelly guys. How can I make his life easier?
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posted by raz5 at 11:02 AM PST - 20 comments
Trying to remember an early '80s (possibly Canadian) short film shown on HBO's Short Take (right after a video for the original "Don't Stand So Close to Me," which might place it around 1980/81, maybe later?) about a prep-school kid who spots a punk rock girl on a train and dreams that he's kissing her.
posted by btmeacham at 10:53 AM PST - 0 comments
Can you recommend a phone that will sync Exchange sub-folders? Getting a BES isn't an option. A phone on AT&T Wireless is preferred.
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posted by nokry56 at 10:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Besides "running man" and "hammer dance", do you know the names of the dance moves in the
video for Something Good '08 by Utah Saints?
posted by dmo at 10:12 AM PST - 4 comments
I need to find out what date the following article was published on: "Poindexter ends testimony, refuses to bow to the critics". It was published in The Washington Times sometime in July of 1987. It was written by Mary Belcher.
Thanks!
posted by sperose at 9:43 AM PST - 16 comments
Borrowed Call of Duty 4, for the XBox 360, from a friend, and each time I try to play a message appears informing me that I need to insert the disc into an XBox 360, which is where it is. The message is static, and when trying to do anything with the controller, the DVD control overlay appears. What's going on here? Google searches point to some similar experiences, but not much in the way of solutions. The disc has been cleaned several times and while not in perfect shape is certainly not damaged beyond playability.
posted by boombot at 9:41 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm moving to san francisco, where I don't know anyone yet, right before my 21st birthday. Any meaningful/memorable ways to celebrate by myself?
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posted by acidic at 9:28 AM PST - 12 comments
Are there any good books on MS Project 2007 out there? My brother-in-law, an experienced project manager, has been using MS Project 2003 for a while and is pretty confident with the basics, but he wants to learn more, especially as he's considering upgrading to Project 2007. I'm pointing him to some local trainers, but I'd also like to find some decent books so he has the alternative of teaching himself as much as possible.
posted by maudlin at 9:22 AM PST - 1 comments
I took a trip up to the pacific-northwest and tried kayaking for the first time (and second, and third) and became hooked. Can anyone recommend some good kayaking spots (river or ocean), tour companies that do camping trips etc with kayaking involved, or other nifty ideas that I haven't thought of in Southern California? I live in L.A. but a few hours drive seems reasonable.
posted by slopepheasant at 9:04 AM PST - 8 comments
Please help identify this childhood book. I'm 90% sure it was english, otherwise it could have been written in spanish. The book was wider than tall, probably 15" by 10", very colourful but dark and weird at the same time. The only page i remember is one where s the main character is walking through a cave or forest and all these very interesting animals/creatures looking at him. (I think there's also page with just eyes surrounding him in the dark). The creatures are oddly drawn and very interesting and it was scary if anything. I believe this was a hand-me-down but eitherway I had it late 80's early 90's. I know the details are vague but i'm just hoping someone out there can bring me to peace. Thankyou
posted by 0.0.0 at 8:58 AM PST - 6 comments
What really fun, random, and cheap activities can I do with a bus full of thirty 16-year olds thoughout the western USA?
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posted by benji at 8:54 AM PST - 14 comments
Re-interviewing for a job. How much do I need to explain about why I turned them down 6 months ago?
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posted by doppleradar at 8:52 AM PST - 6 comments
GirlfriendFilter: I'm here, she's there. She's out having fun and I'm not. How do I stop feeling jealous?
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posted by anonymous at 8:25 AM PST - 19 comments
Free/custom ringtones for a KRAZR on a Rogers Canada plan? Apparently they have locked it but I'm sure you smart people know a way around it. :)
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posted by gwenlister at 7:50 AM PST - 9 comments
I am going on holiday for 14 days, leaving behind several plants on the window seals in a small flat. There is no neighbor / friend to look after them in our absence. How can I make sure that the plants will not die? I have 2 tomato plants in pots, climbing tomatoes in a hanging basket and few pots with chillies.
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posted by slimeline at 7:43 AM PST - 11 comments
How do sites choose their security pictures? I'm talking about the images that some sites (like banks' websites) use so that you know you are logging into to the real site and not some spoof site (at least I think that's what they're for).
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posted by bluefly at 7:22 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me help my friends sell their Palestinian olive wood carvings from Bethlehem, West Bank, via the internet.
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posted by Baby_Balrog at 6:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Awesome but slightly rambunctious 8th grade class going on a school trip to the country. Rain is possible. Possibility of ultra-rare recreational computer access is likely to be a highly compelling reward for good behavior. The kids speak German. With all of these givens, what non-crack-like game should I install on the beater iBook G3 12" running 10.4 that I'm sending the teacher off with?
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posted by Your Time Machine Sucks at 6:29 AM PST - 8 comments
There are some buildings at a Cornell Univeristy with slate shingles. The shingles towards the top, near the peak of the roof are about half the size of the ones along lower part. Why? Is this common?
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posted by bdc34 at 6:26 AM PST - 5 comments
I was watching an old Mythbusters last night and Jamie had a multi-tool where the pliers sprung out like a flick knife. Not in a fold-back-the-handles way like my current one, but a spring loaded thing of beauty. WANT!!!
posted by handybitesize at 5:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Driving from Pennsylvania to South Carolina with a bike and a
kid cart for the bike. Which will create less drag, putting them on top of our Ford Focus wagon, or on a bike rack on the back?
posted by Toekneesan at 4:43 AM PST - 3 comments
Moving to Charlotte, NC. I want recommendations on finding some local businesses/services.
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posted by All.star at 4:18 AM PST - 8 comments
I am interested in taking psychometric assessments - specifically for use in Career Development. I would like to hear about experiences with specific psychometric instruments for this purpose. Which test is best?
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posted by therubettes at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
I have just read
an article in the New Scientist about the Chile Whaling Conference. The article describes how Japan is allowed to catch 1000 whales each year for scientific purposes, yet has been accused of allowing some of the meat to make it's way to the dinner table.
I lived in Japan a couple of years ago, and every supermarket seemed to sell small quantities of whale meat, and it wasn't a particularly rare sight in many restaurants.
Would this meat be part of this, presumeably illegal, "for scientific purposes only", catch? Or do they have a separate quota for food use?
posted by mairuzu at 2:27 AM PST - 3 comments
What goodies do we need from Phoenix, AZ? Husband is going there for a few days in July, and we're trying to think of what treats he ought to bring back to New England - stuff we can't find here at home. Cactus Cooler soda and prickly pear jelly/candy are all I can think of. See's Candies would be wonderful, but would not travel well. Any other regional favorites? Thanks in advance!
posted by Lou Stuells at 2:08 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me find a particular men's hoodie jacket with fur trim on the hood, white with grayish horizontal and vertical stripes in a pattern that looks like plaid put through an enlarger a few times.
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posted by troybob at 1:53 AM PST - 3 comments
Iced tea is my main summertime beverage. I usually drink it completely plain. I am not a fan of "sweet tea," but I'd like to experiment with adding different flavors, the more unusual the better. Any suggestions?
posted by amyms at 1:04 AM PST - 30 comments
In a few months, my (former) dog is going to be flying from California to the UK in the cargo hold. How can this be made as safe and comfortable for him?
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posted by ignignokt at 12:50 AM PST - 9 comments
June 24
I'm considering moving to a nice house twenty miles away from the big city I'm currently in, but the new home uses a water well--I don't know exactly what type at the moment, but let us assume I won't need a bucket--and propane for heating. What should I expect from these in regards to water quality, water pressure, cost of propane versus gas provided by public utilities, and anything else those experienced with these systems can think of.
posted by mithiirym at 11:59 PM PST - 14 comments
I have a 42-inch LCD TV in its original box that needs to make its way cross-country. Can we just drop it off at FedEx/UPS, or does prudence and shipping policy require us to find a larger exterior box with more cushioning?
posted by QuantumMeruit at 10:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Hi There,
I'm looking for luxury bedding of exotic woolens. Cashmere, Alpaca, Yak, Vicuna, etc. Sheets, blankets, duvet covers, pillow cases, etc. I really love fine quality wools and really dislike cotton in general. Can you please point me to some brands and online retailers to purchase such items from?
posted by Ligament at 9:20 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a way (using Windows) to lock a media player (iTunes, Winamp, or any out there) but still allow users to queue songs?
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posted by Schuby at 8:33 PM PST - 7 comments
My family is considering moving to Oregon (or conceivably Washington) in a couple of years, and we are going to visit soon. I'd like to collect suggestions of possible locations so we can try to visit. We would like a cheap, small town with a liberal climate along the Washington/Oregon border or moderately near the coast. Is this possible?
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posted by lgyre at 8:04 PM PST - 30 comments
Help! I need suggestions for a college graduation gift for my 48 year old brother in law that says...
I'm really proud of you, you beer drinkin', deer huntin', north woods redneck, wall street worshipin', 80's caine sniffin', Reaganite, mustachioed, b@strd.
From your loving, granola crunchin', sandal wearin', organic pimpin', Utne reading, Wellstone worshipin', green believin', bleeding heart, pain in your arse little sister in law.
I love you man, way to go!
posted by thewalrusispaul at 7:54 PM PST - 7 comments
This question is for chronic hand-washers that use soap. Why is it not alright to wash your hands with just water before a meal, but it's perfectly kosher to just rinse a piece of fruit off under the faucet before consumption?
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posted by MaryDellamorte at 7:53 PM PST - 30 comments
Is there a sports summary website? Where I can get quickly and simply up to date on any team?
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posted by Towelie at 7:36 PM PST - 4 comments
My college-age niece (MEANING: broke, almost!) needs a cheap place to stay near the Brussels airport. She's going to be spending US dollars, so I know "cheap" is relative. She's an inexperienced traveler and a little timid. Any ideas?
posted by soulbarn at 7:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Why do people enjoy listening to the same music much more often than they enjoy watching films or reading stuff repeatedly? How come children usually grow out of watching favourite videos over and over, and having favourite stories they want read to them, but remain happy to repeatedly listen to music?
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posted by xchmp at 7:15 PM PST - 31 comments
So I just watched thought the first season of Flight of the Conchords, and I really like the vest that Bret wears in episode 12 (prominently featured in
this video. Where I can find it/something like it for a reasonable price?
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posted by comwiz at 7:11 PM PST - 3 comments
I am learning how to 'be' a girl, after years of hiding (literally) in badly-fitting guy clothing. Could you please help suggest web resources for the beauty/fashion aspect? Something like The Sartorialist would be nice, but with a critical eye and maybe a list of which stores have those pieces/products. (
similarly/previously, but without the focus on online resources)
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posted by flibbertigibbet at 7:04 PM PST - 26 comments
Is there some way to bulk rename files from kanji/kana to romaji? Or any other solution to keep some of the Japanese file name while only using ASCII characters?
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posted by Ookseer at 5:51 PM PST - 8 comments
What is the etymology of "brand new"? When did it first appear?
posted by Neale at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Testing for lingering pesticide residues in the home from professional pesticide application in the 1980s ... who can perform such tests? And then what?
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posted by Auden at 5:03 PM PST - 1 comments
A family member born in another country recently became a US Citizen and got a US passport. Her old country does not allow dual citizenship and would revoke her citizenship if they found out about her becoming a US citizen, but she still wants to use the native passport on trips to the native country and retain her citizenship.
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posted by b_thinky at 4:53 PM PST - 24 comments
Windows XP pro is failing to load. There was a brief power failure which shut the machine down, and now xp won't load. I get a BSOD that flashes so quickly I can't read it.
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posted by Shohn at 4:36 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find a very good dog behaviorist/trainer in the NYC area! Bonus points if they specialize in seperation anxiety.
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posted by modernsquid at 4:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Can you tell me what California's Manhattan Beach area is like? I'm considering a move to be closer to my workplace in the coming months.
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posted by Bakuun at 3:49 PM PST - 11 comments
Traveling to Oaxaca, Mexico next week. Looking for advice and information about money while I'm there.
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posted by iamkimiam at 3:02 PM PST - 9 comments
Besides sunspots/liver spots, what could be the reason that my hands have developed little brown spots on them?
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posted by jalebi at 2:07 PM PST - 5 comments
Who decides what passages of the Old Testament are no longer relevant in Christian theology, and who grants this authority of interpretation?
posted by plexi at 1:38 PM PST - 34 comments
I have a group with 300 members on facebook. I just set up an event related to the group. I want to invite all the group members to the event but the little button that allows you to do this (well, it was there on Saturday) has disappeared. How do I invite all the group members?
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posted by By The Grace of God at 1:01 PM PST - 22 comments
(AutoRepairFilter) I'm so close to fixing my Nissan Frontier's A/C. I have to replace a leaky hose... or do I? What is the cheapest way for a budding DIYer to handle this?
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posted by Brandon1600 at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
AdCampaignFilter: Poster in the London Underground that read "Shove off, potato features!" My google-fu has failed and I really want to know what the product was. Bonus points for a poster I can get my grubby little paws on.
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posted by cooker girl at 12:41 PM PST - 2 comments
Drama penguin of the day: I am infatuating a work colleague of mine badly and I am looking for resources to understand the nature of my infatuation to get over it.
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posted by anonymous at 12:25 PM PST - 13 comments
Where can I get modern, bright or otherwise designy carpet runners online or in Southern California? Long, long, by-the-foot options preferred, but if I find something I like I might just buy several of the same one. Other relevant information: I am allergic to beige.
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:01 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for an illustrator that creates images of interiors with exterior elements. I know I've seen something like it at some point and
this image evokes my memory of the style cues. I'm having trouble constructing a searchable phrase that will lead me there.
posted by suzen at 11:57 AM PST - 2 comments
What is HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act)? How does it protect an individual in terms of Doctors and medical conditions that , say, an employer might ask.
Does it protect your privacy?
posted by cvoixjames at 11:45 AM PST - 9 comments
Advice for treating some ridiculously persistent plantar warts? What remedies do you know that have been successful after all others have failed? Is there anyone who specializes in treating plantar warts? (In the Boston area.)
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posted by inatizzy at 11:42 AM PST - 16 comments
Imagine a contest, with 21 judges and 4 contestants. Judges must give one contestant 4 points, one contestant 3 points, one contestant 2 points, and one contestant 1 point. The winner is decided by summing the scores of all 21 judges. Mathematically speaking, what percentage of the time would you expect there to be a tie for first place after all 21 scores have been added?
posted by 23skidoo at 11:22 AM PST - 25 comments
It's driving me mental. I *must* get Trent Parke's "Dream/Life" and "The Seventh Wave" photo books. They are nowhere for sale. Or are they?
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posted by neblina_matinal at 10:52 AM PST - 8 comments
If you were designing a website that relies heavily on photos and text, what CMS platform would you pick?
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posted by jrholt at 10:39 AM PST - 12 comments
What video games feature in-game songs (with lyrics) related to the game itself? I'm thinking Portal's "Still Alive," not Rock Band.
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posted by Nelsormensch at 10:33 AM PST - 37 comments
In 7th grade (1990-ish) Spanish class, in Dallas, TX, we "memorized" the capitols of the countries in Central (and maybe South) America, using a cheesy yet hypnotic rap/chant that our teacher played from a cassette tape. Can someone tell me how it went? I only remember the very beginning.
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posted by unknowncommand at 9:42 AM PST - 9 comments
I have an Epson R260 that seems to somewhat ignore the size settings that I set in Photoshop. What gives?
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posted by merocet at 9:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me sort through the hype, gimmicks, and dealer doublespeak. What do I need to service on my car at 50,000 miles?
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posted by yoyoceramic at 8:36 AM PST - 14 comments
I need a good D&D-themed podcast. The only one I've found that's still updating is a recording of a game group's actual sessions, but that's not what I want. Ideally, it'll be about running a good game, creating campaigns, &c. Any links for me?
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posted by daveqat at 8:11 AM PST - 9 comments
In East Texas, and in counties surrounding the DFW metroplex, there are many,
many surveys and tracts of land oriented along a 30° or 60° angle. Why is this?
posted by Sugar Induced Coma at 7:20 AM PST - 2 comments
Down or synthetic? What insulation should I get for our new sleeping bags? They will be used camping, and probably backpacking overseas, but rarely - if ever - hiking, and likely never in below-freezing conditions, so synthetic sounds like it will be fine. But the old boy-scout romantic in me likes the idea of down ...
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posted by puffmoike at 6:42 AM PST - 17 comments
In NYC: routine HIV testing that is anonymous (not "confidential"), uses saliva or a fingertip-prick (not a blood draw from the arm), and is free or very cheap -- those three things are musts -- that is in or close to the 5 boroughs? I don't need fast results; just looking for my usual periodic tests. This was easy and free in my former (smaller) city; am I just missing something in NYC?
posted by anonymous at 6:24 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm just about to head off to law school, where there are dozens of student-groups and extracurricular organizations. Which are most impressive to perspective (big-law) employers?
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posted by ericc at 6:07 AM PST - 12 comments
Are there any specific illegalities to purchasing clothing (e.g. name brand shorts) from an outlet store and then offering them for sale in a boutique that specializes in selling resort wear?
posted by lungtaworld at 5:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Why would a major airline help desk consultant ask for my phone number? Was I scammed?
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posted by boots77 at 5:43 AM PST - 13 comments
PregnancyFilter: I have four weeks to go and am suddenly miserable and in a lot of pain. My doctors shrug and say it's normal. Tips to get through the last month? Warning: some TMI-worthy confessions inside.
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posted by GardenGal at 3:22 AM PST - 16 comments
Do you speak Italian? Would you be willing to
either read this short (five-line) poem into my voicemail
or respond in the thread telling me where the stresses are in each phrase?
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posted by kalapierson at 2:35 AM PST - 5 comments
We're well into the rainy season here in Tokyo, and that means mosquito season too! It seems to be quite a bad year for them here, at least it seems so in my area. Boots the Cat is being especially bothered by them, and I've even seen one probing at her nose as she sleeps. I'm of course getting bit too, and that makes me wonder - as Boots-chan and I are the only residents in this house, and it's quite possible that mosquitoes have been going 'back and forth' between us, am I 'sharing' blood with her? Is this something I should be concerned about?
posted by woodblock100 at 1:59 AM PST - 8 comments
June 23
Is this soccer chant from a Sid the Sexist cartoon based on something real?
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posted by Tube at 11:51 PM PST - 8 comments
A bout of constipation and butt-dragging resulted in my cats rubbing their poop into the poorly-surfaced hardwood floors of my apartment, and no amount of scrubbing or Lysol will remove the poop caked into the grain of the wood. This is not a stain, the poop is literally caked into the wood. What do I do to remove it with a minimum of damage to the floors? Is there some way to dissolve the poop?
posted by Braeog at 11:24 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I deal with a horrible sunburn? It's so bad that my shoulders have second degree burns and it hurts to move my arms. Is there a way to lessen the pain or somehow make my skin heal faster? I got the burn on Friday and have been applying aloe vera ever since.
posted by alitorbati at 10:05 PM PST - 30 comments
The Staten Island Ferry is said to be "one of the best values in New York City" because it's free and offers great views of the city. What are other "best values" in NYC, including shopping, food, activities, and anything else that's surprisingly inexpensive.
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posted by HotPatatta at 9:43 PM PST - 19 comments
YARQ: Yet Another Roadtrip Question. My wife and I are taking a circle tour kinda-sorta of the Great Lakes, going west from Chicago, up the Mississippi, through the UP, east to Montreal, south through Vermont and Adirondacks, and down to Pittsburgh before heading home. Basic question here: what should we do?
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posted by sandor at 8:47 PM PST - 19 comments
Follow-up to this. So I finally managed to break things off with the one in my class. I had some talks with some other people also and realized that it wasn't good for me, and I was essentially being used. Right now we don't speak at all, which is perfectly fine for me, and I spend my time interacting with everyone else.
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posted by anonymous at 8:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Can anyone suggest a good venue for a high school senior prom in New York City?
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posted by bah213 at 7:44 PM PST - 7 comments
I've recently inherited a few old cameras from my late grandfather, my favorite of which is a
Minolta Hi-Matic G in almost perfect condition. I need a little help using it and finding out what can be used
with it.
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posted by katillathehun at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm interested in developing my own workouts. I know what to do, but how do I string it all together?
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posted by rikhei at 7:03 PM PST - 15 comments
InOverMyHeadFilter: I'm in a job where I have unrealistic performance goals that I didn't get to see until after I had been working for a week or so. I don't think they're obtainable and my job/bonus (hah, bonus, funny) depends on it. The kicker is that I actually like the job more or less (not a dream job though) and I'm moving at the end of the week so I can't really quit...How can I manage the expectations of my boss and management without looking like I can't do my job?
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posted by Elminster24 at 6:40 PM PST - 5 comments
I was pulled over the other night after making a right turn at a stop sign. I believe i came to a complete stop but believe the officer could not properly see the sign or intersection from where he was standing. ( they seemed to be pulling lots of cars over: i watched three get pulled over in the short time i was stopped)
How can i decide whether to contest this case? In my mind the key variables are: keeping a clean driving abstract so my insurance rates don't go up versus the hassle of going to court and potentially losing the case ( i am planning to photograph the site to see how strong my evidence looks and don't know yet).
How would i discover whether this would affect my rates?
In hawaii. Geico is the insurer
posted by dougiedd at 6:32 PM PST - 22 comments
Vacation spots within driving distance of Memphis for two 20-somethings?
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posted by saucy at 6:26 PM PST - 2 comments
DoesThisEvenExistFilter: Can 4 couples get some kind of suite-type-thing with 4 bedrooms and a common area with a decent view of the Vegas strip for $800/night or less?
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posted by chudmonkey at 5:54 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm a small freelance business owner, with a new client whose standard contract requires me to carry general liability insurance. Probably not a bad idea, so I could use some tips for what to look for in this type of insurance, and any good carriers. But in the meanwhile, for this specific contract, I'd like to get that clause waived. Has anyone had any success having a clause like this waived, and how did you do it?
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posted by Stacey at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm a journalism student who wants to gain experience with a particular form of freelance magazine writing, if not break into the business itself. How can I find a print or online outlet willing to give me a shot?
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posted by iamisaid at 5:46 PM PST - 13 comments
My sister has been living and working in the US for years. She applied for her Green Card in 2003 - she's still waiting, along with a group of workmates who applied at the same time. She believes she has no recourse. Is this true?
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posted by mooza at 5:39 PM PST - 15 comments
Is my relationship going nowhere? And how might I go about asking him what his intentions are without freaking him out?
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posted by anonymous at 5:33 PM PST - 30 comments
Is there a website where I can list the airlines serving my airport, and my airport itself, and then get an email whenever special fares are offered to anywhere, including last minute deals? I'd like to be tempted, and Travelocity doesn't seem to have this.
posted by rabbus at 4:04 PM PST - 6 comments
We got a huge load of bok choy in our CSA last week, and I'm at a loss as to what to do with it outside of stir-fry. Please, no more stir-fry! Bonus points for dishes that could be frozen.
posted by Mimzy at 3:50 PM PST - 29 comments
Where can I find a consignment shop for sewing machines in Seattle? I have two very nice ones , but I know almost nothing about sewing machines and how people sell used ones.
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posted by ascheele at 3:46 PM PST - 5 comments
I want to use Firefox 3 in a thin client environment - SBS2K, RDP. Terminals cannot display more than 256 colors, and FF3 does not seem to support this.
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posted by Tawita at 3:33 PM PST - 11 comments
International Marriage filter: When a US Citizen marries a foreigner, what process is involved in bringing the new spouse to the US and getting permanent resident status?
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posted by Vorteks at 3:00 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I track down the amazing 8th grade teacher I had in 1994? I've tried all the obvious things, but no luck...
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posted by ardief at 3:00 PM PST - 14 comments
I've decided to buck the trend and
not ask you for legal advice and go straight to getting a lawyer. So... do you have a recommendation for a lawyer in San Francisco to help me through a business/contract/billing dispute?
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posted by anonymous at 2:15 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm trying to figure out how to be less paranoid and obsessive and how to not replay past and future negative scenarios in my head constantly – eventually getting myself in trouble. Often, I go over negative things that I've overheard or have suspicions about, and negative recent occurrences (like getting fired recently or conversations that might have left me in a bad light in someone else’s view). I feel paranoid about anything I cannot control and have ever had problems with perhaps. I was recently fired from a job for generally being too confrontational with my boss about things I saw going wrong and things I was feeling paranoid about. The thing is -- the paranoia is somewhat justified, and I have a hard time believing that it's possible not to worry about stuff all the time. And now at my new job I feel that I’m at risk of the same behavior, feeling jaded already about my new work situation and worrying constantly about everything in my life (and about not having a life, and even about worrying too much itself!) – how can I feel more relaxed and just chill out?
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posted by albatross5000 at 2:12 PM PST - 10 comments
My father was recently diagnosed with ALS. I could use your help, particularly if you have personal experience with it.
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posted by jabberjaw at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Hello,
I am organizing an event for approx. 40 people coming from Europe and I am looking for a nice venue in Toronto. I live in New York, it's kinda hard to go see them myself, I just need the names of some really nice, posh, blah blah places, since the guests are high scale.
Any responses will be very much appreciated. Thanks
posted by lumidine at 1:56 PM PST - 12 comments
DIY Woodworking - The step for my kitchen door was totally rotted through, so I chiselled out all the bad wood.
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posted by boosh at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
Our mattress was damaged in a (self) move and we have reason to believe that it is a manufacturing issue. We have to deal with the furniture store first. We do not anticipate this being an easy situation. Advice needed, please.
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posted by oflinkey at 1:02 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm a huge baby. Southern California in the summer is too hot for me. I own two pairs of pants. Both are black denim.
Are those tactical 511 pants very cool?
I don't wear shorts.
What do they wear in the desert?
I'm looking for something really cool, really comfortable; not really concerned with fashion -except I hate baggy pants. I'm about 6 feet tall and skinny.
posted by low affect at 12:23 PM PST - 25 comments
Movie recommendations in which the main character gives up his/her own success or place in society to pursue an unpopular social cause or to help unpopular person or people. Bonus points for movies based on actual events.
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posted by strangeleftydoublethink at 11:31 AM PST - 37 comments
It's come the time to buy a new cellphone. I have a RAZR V2 and it's falling apart. My Verizon contract is up in November. Should I re-up with Verizon and stay on my family plan or should I break off and/or go to another carrier? And what phone should I look into? All I know is that I do not want a huge fold out QWERTY keyboard like a 16-year-old girl with a Sidekick and probably do not want a Motorola.
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posted by decrescendo at 11:06 AM PST - 29 comments
How does a real, UV created tan work when it is acquired after skin has been fake tanned with a cream/spray type product?
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posted by lukeo05 at 11:01 AM PST - 3 comments
What makes a U.S congressional bill non-binding? Is there a way to tell from the text of the bill itself?
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posted by metadave at 10:53 AM PST - 11 comments
Photography in Washington, DC: Where can I take my camera, and where can I take my tripod?
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posted by fogster at 10:47 AM PST - 15 comments
PHP List is borked, and our e-newsletter was supposed to go out this morning! Does anyone have suggestions for a similar online e-newsletter management system (preferably free or ultra-inexpensive)?
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posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) at 10:39 AM PST - 6 comments
When backpacking around tropical climates where most budget hostels seem to only provide cold showers or bucket showers, how do people go about shaving?
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posted by paulfreeman at 10:35 AM PST - 13 comments
How should I tote my stuff, including a laptop, on my bike? (Backpacks and messenger bags need not apply.)
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posted by Project F at 9:51 AM PST - 12 comments
My friends and I are about to embark on a 6-week push-up training program. Obviously, this has to be a competitive event. The problem, though, is finding a fair way to measure who wins...
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posted by um_maverick at 9:43 AM PST - 14 comments
Measuring influence: how do political lobbyists or similar groups measure their success?
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posted by StephenF at 9:37 AM PST - 5 comments
External hard showing "weird". Better known as, sharing an external/portable hard drive between osx and winxp.
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posted by jadepearl at 8:42 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me with gender disappointment. My wife and I just had an ultrasound and found out our baby will be a girl. I was hoping for a boy because I never knew / met my father. My dad was a completely absent f*ck-up. I was hoping to somehow fill that void by giving my son what I never had and teaching him the things I had to learn on my own. I know I will be overjoyed when my daughter is born, but right now, I am feeling quite sad. What is a good way to look at this, and what can I look forward to with having a girl
posted by jasondigitized at 8:33 AM PST - 71 comments
The screen on my HP Pavillion dv9000 laptop suddenly went black. Is there anything I can do except sending it back to HP?
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posted by SurrenderMonkey at 8:17 AM PST - 11 comments
Transferring from a dictaphone (headphone output only) to a MacBook, and I can't afford to lose much quality. Help!
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posted by carbide at 7:50 AM PST - 7 comments
I have family visiting me in Durham, NC this weekend to buy furniture. Where are the best places to go?
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posted by philmas at 7:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Do-it-yourselfers: I'm trying to make my own DVD box set. The part that's missing is the box.
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posted by sjuhawk31 at 7:17 AM PST - 4 comments
It seems to me that bricklaying would be more efficient if house bricks interlocked like Lego blocks. Why aren't they made like that?
posted by Joe in Australia at 7:14 AM PST - 28 comments
American Studies scholars, please help me compare 2 programs in New England and American Studies and get some general advice.
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posted by Miko at 6:40 AM PST - 10 comments
Either because she loves me, or because she wants me to die early, my lovely wife bought me a deep fryer! What are your favorite recipes that end in “…deep fry until golden brown.”? I’m especially looking for recipes for fish and chips and tempura, but anything else will be appreciated.
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posted by bondcliff at 6:40 AM PST - 30 comments
Last week Obama eschewed the public financing system for the general election. It seems that many of the articles I am reading are
saying that he is the "first major party candidate to reject public financing and its attendant spending limits." Do they mean in this election, or ever? If they mean "first-ever" (since public financing started) and public financing means a candidate can't raise private funds, then why is there always so much talk of candidates hosting various fund-raising events like $x,000-a-plate dinners? Are the publicly financed campaigns having their PACs raise money or what?
posted by pithy comment at 6:39 AM PST - 10 comments
I live in an apartment that gets a lot of street noise, so sometimes I use earplugs when it gets to be too much. The problem is that when I use them I hear a constant buzzing noise that's really distracting.
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posted by trig at 2:44 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm going to be filming a documentary in the Philippines about families supported by the pornography industry, and I'd like to hear any interesting questions you might have for the subjects.
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posted by premiumpolar at 2:23 AM PST - 18 comments
Archaic Windows dial-up networking question; why do I randomly lose internet connectivity (with dial-up still online) and can't get it back without restarting the computer?
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posted by Jimbob at 2:11 AM PST - 11 comments
Looking for cheap accommodation ($50-$60?) in Philadelphia near the university for end of July/beginning of August - any recommendations?
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posted by gravelshoes at 1:59 AM PST - 8 comments
Solar hot water and central heating for dummies? I'm in the UK, our (gas, combi) boiler has been rubbish since we moved in, and given that we're now looking at a new boiler we're thinking of complementing it with some sort of solar panel based solution. What should we look out for? What do we need? Can we reuse our existing radiators? What questions should we ask installation companies?
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posted by handee at 1:26 AM PST - 7 comments
June 22
I need to get a backpack that fits a 17" MacBook Pro (with neoprene sleeve on), as well as some sort of separate (i.e. removable and wearable) camera shoulder bag, holding itself a canon 40D and a few lenses. Oh, and it has to get through airport security as carry-on luggage, obviously...
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posted by avocade at 11:43 PM PST - 8 comments
[Link is NSFW: graphic childbirth.] What is the maternity staff chanting in
this video? They seem to have a few different songs, one for when the woman is pushing and another for once the baby is born. The notes for the video say that they are in "an Asian country" but I don't know what language they're speaking.
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posted by lemuria at 11:38 PM PST - 3 comments
I know I can get an amazing sampler pack by mail-order for $7, but shipping is $10 additional. Anyone know a brick-and-mortar store in Hyde Park that carries Huy Fong's sriracha chili sauce?
Failing that, any recommendations for Chicago's Chinatown would also be appreciated.
posted by d. z. wang at 11:29 PM PST - 9 comments
CSS, WordPress Themes, HTML: Trying to custom-design my new blog's design; only three images out of ~10 appearing.
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posted by reductiondesign at 9:04 PM PST - 6 comments
My husband's hearing aid's C-guard slipped out, and any new one we try to insert gradually worms its way out and pops out too. Any advice on getting it to stay in until we can make an appointment?
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posted by shirobara at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
I stumbled upon a print of a painting selling online (sold by the artist thru a third party site) which I really love. I’m creative, so rather than buy the small and expensive print, I thought it would be fun for me to paint my own version of it.
What are the ethics/copyright issues of this?...
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posted by catatethebird at 8:06 PM PST - 19 comments
Who is the woman sampled speaking on NWA's "Gangsta Gangsta"? She says "hopin' you sophisticated motherfuckers here what I have to say", "he'll fuck up you and yours - and anything that gets in his way", and "he'll just call you a lowlife motherfucker and talk about your funky ways."
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posted by redteam at 7:50 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for an alternative to the Flip Video that doesn't
shimmy the video when I move it side to side.
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posted by the_W at 7:46 PM PST - 2 comments
What am I doing to my links pointing to images in a private directory that prevents me from seeing the pics in
Dreamweaver CS3 Design mode?
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posted by bonobo at 7:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Quiz night games- I'm organising a quiz night for 150+ people (argh!) and need to fill the time between rounds with games. Does anyone have suggestions for interesting and fun games for people to play at a quiz night?
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posted by twirlypen at 6:32 PM PST - 16 comments
How would you say "bite my shiny metal ass" [sic] in Mexican Spanish?
posted by wilful at 6:26 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me understand electricity and physics and how they apply to motors. I have my head around electricity basics and electromagnetism, but I have a few unanswered questions about the more subtle aspects.
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posted by kaizen at 6:03 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I increase the range of my brand new Linksys WRT600N wireless router so that my wife's Dell Inspiron 1505 gets a better signal? My former router, a 3 year old Linksys model (WRT54G) seemed to send a much better signal, and I bought this new router thinking I'd see improvements a-plenty, but noooooo, and documentation is sorely lacking. Help! I really don't want to go back to the WRT54G, since surely this new router is more capable when set up properly, right?
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posted by newfers at 5:42 PM PST - 15 comments
CoffeeFilter. I
love the smell of coffee but can't stand the taste. Far too bitter for my tastebuds. How can I learn to like coffee?
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posted by Effigy2000 at 5:42 PM PST - 64 comments
Brokenrelationshipfilter? Two weeks ago I found out that my girlfriend of a year had been seeing an acquaintance of my best friend for the past two months. They're over, and she told me, asking that we stay together. I'm not sure now if we're going to or not, but we agreed to six months more to see if we can make it work. I'm pissed, frankly, and she's suffering from horrible post-breakup depression; crying, insomnia, apathy, the works. I do, I believe, love her, but I'm having trouble seeing how we'll get through all the smoke in the air. I'm well aware that I'm the only one who can make this decision, but rationality isn't my strong point right now, and I could use some outside perspective.
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posted by anonymous at 5:37 PM PST - 62 comments
Beer. I've never tried it. Or any other alcohol. And I'll be 39 next week. But I'm ready to start drinking! Where do I start?
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posted by catcatwomanman at 4:44 PM PST - 77 comments
Am late 50s, living in Portland, OR, divorced many years, really don't want to be here (interested in relocating to southern california), but have early teenager daughter. How do I reconcile wanting to pursue what I want to do with the years I have left, with staying around in this area for my daughter (my ex has custody, zero problems with visitation, etc.). By the time she turns 18, i'll be in mid 60s+, which i know is not the end of the world, but...am i being selfish for wanting to pursue what I think will make me happy, versus "doing time" here just to be physically close to my daughter (we have a great relationship). Genuine feedback appreciated.
posted by america4 at 4:40 PM PST - 26 comments
How do I call a UK 0700 number from the USA? My mother is in hospital and I'd like to call her tomorrow. I'm familiar with the normal rules (01144 + drop the leading zero) but it doesn't seem to work for these 0700 numbers.
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posted by w0mbat at 4:32 PM PST - 8 comments
GirlfriendFilter: What should my almost-but-not-quite girlfriend of two months and I do to celebrate her birthday?
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posted by anonymous at 4:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can i find free municipal NYC condoms in bars or locations in the city or in Brooklyn that are placed abundantly and in discreet locations?
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posted by anonymous at 4:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Girlfriend fell in love with a 1996 Legacy Outback. It has the 2.5 liter motor that everyone and their mother says died a horrible headgasket death..
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posted by SirStan at 4:02 PM PST - 11 comments
Apropos of nothing, why would the wiring going to the fog lights on a US 2002 VW New Beetle have an extra unattached plug on it? This is not the lowest model, but came with the fog lights standard. I wonder if one of the upscale versions had fog lamps with two bulbs in each light or something that would have required another plug. On second look, it occurs only on the drivers side wiring, the passenger side looks normal. Please stop me from agonizing over this superfluous detail!
posted by ackptui at 3:35 PM PST - 11 comments
How do you preserve white rosebuds without having them turn grey? Or, alternately, where can you buy dried rosebuds in white?
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posted by diamondsky at 2:56 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm nearly the end of my first major building project...an 8'x8' shed with a foot overhang on all sides. I've just put up the trusses (purchased them, with a 4 in 12 pitch) and put 3/8" plywood on top. A neighbour gave me a whole bunch of metal sheet roofing in 12' lengths that I will cut down to length. My question is...he didn't give me a ridge cap and I have no idea what to buy or how to install that. Advice please? FWIW, I'm not 100 clear on the metal sheet installation either, so help there is appreciated too.
Please keep in mind that this is just a shed and I don't expect anything even close to perfection! Thanks!
posted by Kickstart70 at 2:36 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I make safari open a certain page using a specific user agent, each time, without me having to choose the agent (on leopard)?
posted by senseigmg at 2:18 PM PST - 6 comments
My Windows XP randomly asks for a password for the User Accounts when there is no password, but will accept a blank password field. How do I fix this?
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posted by Deflagro at 2:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me identify this old western movie by its final scene (is it a comedy?)
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posted by arniec at 1:12 PM PST - 6 comments
I'd like to find typographically pretty stencils in small sizes; Something neat and flat that I could have in my notebook and trace with a .005 pen.
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posted by monocultured at 12:33 PM PST - 4 comments
Going on vacation to Germany and Italy for 2 weeks. Looking for ways to try to stay fit while traveling. We will be staying with friends in Germany and may have access to a Gym, but will be staying in a house in Italy with no gym access. Any ideas for this? Possibly equipment that I could take that would assist?
posted by gm2007 at 11:41 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there any open-source book cataloging program, based on MS Access or another popular database, for personal use?
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posted by mjklin at 11:33 AM PST - 5 comments
I like singers with strange voices. I don't like novelty songs (e.g. Betty Boop) and I don't like "songs" that are so avant-garde that they're basically noise (e.g. someone screaming into a microphone). So I'm not looking for strange music. I'm looking for traditional (melodic) music sung by singers with non-traditional singing voices. Examples of what I like:
Joanna Newsom,
Leon Redbone,
Screamin' Jay Hawkins,
Elaine Stritch.
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posted by grumblebee at 11:26 AM PST - 106 comments
Please help me find Korean music. I am learning Korean; therefore, I would like to practice my listening. Not only that, but I'd like to learn as much of the diverse culture as possible. I am looking for anything and everything. I would like traditional and modern, conservative and outrageous, mainstream and alternative. I am looking for soundtracks and singles. I am looking for torrents, radio links, youtube, websites, lyric sites, your favourite songs, songs that you hated, songs with lyrics, songs without lyrics. I am looking for anything that would make this the best Korean music thread on AskMe MeFi.
Kamsahamnida.
posted by Knigel at 11:10 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm going to be taking a few weeks of glassblowing lessons soon, and need to wear mostly or entirely cotton clothing while I'm there (no artificial fibers). However, I have some clothing made with modal, and I have no idea if that's ok to wear or not. Help?
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posted by mismatched at 10:45 AM PST - 13 comments
My doctor gave me a dozen Vicodin for back pain. I just realized that the bottle doesn't have my name on it. I'm getting on an international flight in a few hours. Will this be a problem? Flying from the US to the EU.
posted by mrunderhill at 10:24 AM PST - 20 comments
My new Intel iMac is coming in the mail in a day or two, and I'd really like to learn how to program software for OS X and for my iPod Touch. Where can I learn how to do this?
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posted by DMan at 10:20 AM PST - 6 comments
My friend from childhood - who I haven't really kept up with much even though we live in the same neighborhood - woke up one morning to discover his wife of less than 3 years was unconscious. She is in a coma and it's not clear if she'll ever wake up. They have one kid. How do I offer my support?
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posted by seatofmypants at 8:55 AM PST - 20 comments
Looking for nail polish similar to Chanel Ciel de Nuit. My 10+ year old bottle of Urban Decay Frostbite is on its last legs, and the look-alikes mentioned
here have been similarly discontinued.
posted by needled at 8:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Long shot - I'm looking for the title/artist/any information for a blues song that I had on a mix cd once. The song may have had "yodel" in the title, but there was no legitimate yodeling in the song. Aw shucks!
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posted by thelastpolarbear at 7:58 AM PST - 7 comments
I love trivia! And, I love playing games on the internet. Problem is, finding both of these has been disappointing.
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posted by UseyurBrain at 7:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Why do electric utilities either not take credit cards for payment or charge ridiculously large surcharges ($5) to do so?
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posted by OTA at 6:10 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for a secluded place in France, preferably no more than two hours from Paris by train, where I can read philosophy for two days straight.
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posted by Beardman at 5:12 AM PST - 5 comments
Please help me:
Make my triple monitors work in Ubuntu
----OR----
Find a distro that will gracefully handle three monitors.
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posted by SlyBevel at 12:23 AM PST - 9 comments
June 21
What is going on with my wrist? Pictures inside, and most likely safe for work but I can't guarantee that since I don't know what's going on. And of course, YANAD and all that good stuff.
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posted by theichibun at 10:09 PM PST - 18 comments
Thinking of Joe Cocker's great cover of the Beatles'
"With a Little Help From My Friends", I started wondering: what other cover versions have actually changed the
time signature of the original?
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posted by flapjax at midnite at 9:54 PM PST - 48 comments
I'm a dog trainer. Almost 100% of the potential clients who telephone me sign up for lessons. Far fewer, about 40% of the people who email me, sign up for lessons. The other 60% don't respond to my email. How can I get that other 60% to sign up?
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posted by freshwater_pr0n at 9:31 PM PST - 28 comments
Can I patent a sandwich? I may have just invented the best sandwich ever, and before I reveal the recipe I want to know it's safe from those would attempt to misuse it's power for evil.
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posted by Dillonlikescookies at 8:39 PM PST - 51 comments
Why is my Wordpress blog showing up in Google when I have specifically chosen the option to keep it private from search engines?
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posted by Drohan at 8:38 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm giving a talk in Aranjuez, Spain (southern part of Madrid metro area) in mid July and will be in the area for a week. Can anyone tell me about Aranjuez? How far is it from the center of Madrid and is it easy to get into the city?
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posted by Taken Outtacontext at 6:24 PM PST - 7 comments
Book design help! I would like to find a good website or blog that can help me learn more about designing the interior of a nonfiction book.
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posted by crapmatic at 6:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Hi,
I'm trying to find some old Word documents in Windows Vista and I don't seem to get the option to look through file contents when I use search. Could someone please tell me how I can do an advanced search to find all documents containing a particular phrase in Windows Vista?
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posted by Tnuocca at 3:54 PM PST - 4 comments
Krakow, Poland. A fleeting visit - seeking suggestions for Great Things To Do.
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posted by 4eyes at 3:43 PM PST - 10 comments
I have a family reunion coming up soon and I thought it would be fun to make some t-shirts. I am going for humorous, possibly incorporating our last name somehow (long German name). I could maybe play off the fact that I have six brothers and sisters. Maybe the fact that the reunion is taking place in South Dakota and most of us don't live anywhere near there. I dunno...anyone have any ideas?
posted by superduperfly at 2:24 PM PST - 7 comments
What is wrong with my Google login? Recently my Google sign-in has been acting strange. Whenever I access a service that needs a login (such as my iGoogle page, Gmail, but
not Google Reader), all I see at the end is a blank page.
There are no error messages, etc.
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posted by feelinggood at 11:55 AM PST - 4 comments
What can you tell me about Elmhurst, NY?
How long does it take to get there from the Upper West Side?
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posted by DarwinianDan at 11:21 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm doing a career change into sales for an IT company. This company doesn't have a sales person now or a marketing strategy. How can I best contribute and succeed at this role?
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posted by diode at 11:05 AM PST - 3 comments
Are warez sites that are a "one time payment for unlimited downloads" basically all a scam?
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posted by figTree at 11:01 AM PST - 11 comments
What is
this thing in the video? Cool looking but I have no idea what it is. Video is of a fish-like thing. I think it wants to eat my brain.
posted by zerobyproxy at 10:47 AM PST - 14 comments
Mech-E-filter: Can someone point me to a comprehensive online resource or tutorial with an overview of mechanical power transmission mechanisms? I'm interested the transmission of rotary motion as well as conversion between rotary and linear motion.
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posted by Krrrlson at 10:25 AM PST - 2 comments
What institutions/artefacts/services has the internet categorically seen the back of?
posted by MrMerlot at 9:54 AM PST - 40 comments
Asking for a friend: If starting wage for unskilled heavy labour was $13/hr. What would one ask for (in wages) if they were asked to provide a wage for themselves for skilled and experienced heavy labour?
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posted by Acer_saccharum at 9:44 AM PST - 6 comments
I make bad food decisions. I would like someone to tell me exactly what to eat for every meal, every day.
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posted by anonymous at 9:24 AM PST - 23 comments
We're having some problems with our wireless network, and I can't figure out what the problem is.
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posted by synecdoche at 9:17 AM PST - 8 comments
Please help me. I have installed "one care".
As you can see it recomends that "ad-aware" should be removed, however when I press "unstall now" I get the second screen. I have searched for this file and have found no such file. On page three I have found "ad-aware" in programs2, but I have no idea what to do now. I keep getting the screen on page one and I also get a notice that their are trojans that keep popping even though I have not gone to any web sites but have connected with the net. I hit "clean all" and yet the same trojans keep popping up.
Thank you.
posted by ok at 8:56 AM PST - 5 comments
Where could I buy
paper glasses that could act as decent sunglasses? Polarizing glasses (for 3d movies) would be close, I just need them to be darker.
posted by phrontist at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
What is your best frosting recipe that doesn't use confectioners' sugar but does use a liqueur?
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posted by Polychrome at 8:22 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I help my man get some of his confidence back after a career change that everyone's treating like a demotion? It's been two years and I feel like I'm forgetting the caring and capable man I fell in love with.
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posted by anonymous at 7:51 AM PST - 20 comments
I cheated. They each make up for the other's discrepancies. Time to make a decision. Yeah... it's one of those.
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posted by anonymous at 7:51 AM PST - 36 comments
My children are finishing the year at a primary school in Ireland. Their teachers have been wonderful and I want to give them an end of the year thank you gift. In the U.S. gift certificates are popular but I'm unsure of the etiquette surrounding gift giving in this situation. Please advise. Thank you!
posted by KTrujillo at 7:43 AM PST - 10 comments
A good friend of mine called me the other day. He wanted to see me (he is a good friend, but I haven't seen him in many years, we live in different cities) and ask me for help. We met, and he told me his wife has cancer, one of the most difficult ones. He spends a lot of money in treatments, but he realizes that the chances are minimal. The worst part, he said, is that he is completely out of words for her. He doesn't know if he should try to give her hope, or if they should face the inevitable fact. He is despaired, she is more despaired. What can he say to comfort her? What can he say to make her feel better while she's still here?
They have two daughters, 8 and 12 years old.
posted by anonymous at 7:37 AM PST - 11 comments
How should we handle liquidating assets in an estate in the USA right now? Assets consist primarily of a stock portfolio and a house.
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posted by anonymous at 7:33 AM PST - 17 comments
What is a good (the best?) book on Watergate, if I've just finished Rick Perlstein's
Nixonland and want to know what happens next? No spoilers please.
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posted by shortfuse at 6:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Apartment-swap-filter. We're thinking of swapping our place in the center of Rome with a place in Manhattan for a long week around Easter 2009. Any information and/or recommendations on reputable house-swapping sites would be much appreciated. (Also: any stories on the sort of things swapping entails, and what's important to think about and get right in preparation.)
posted by progosk at 5:52 AM PST - 1 comments
i am having trouble watching worldondemand.net, streaming internet tv. what is wrong with my laptop setup?
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posted by edtut at 5:51 AM PST - 0 comments
June 20
Tell me where to find these gross dolls. A friend is looking to purchase
these. Where can I buy them?
posted by ®@ at 11:29 PM PST - 2 comments
I just got my Macbook back from the Apple Store today after they replaced the logic board on the unit. I've noticed that every song I play in iTunes seems to skip. Finding this odd, I opened up the Activity Monitor and looked at disk usage. It seems like whenever a read to the disk is made, iTunes seems to begin skipping. Furthermore, I have the same problem after trying to play mp3's via mpg123.
I'm worried that the skipping could be a sign my hard drive might be failing. I recently installed a brand new 250 GB hard drive from Newegg about a month and a half ago, so I'm somewhat skeptical. Is it a reasonable concern?
posted by phr4gmonk3y at 11:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find fresh sour cherries in Toronto?
posted by alse at 11:19 PM PST - 5 comments
If you work (or have in recent memory) in a service position, what are the pet peeves/annoyances you remember most that people in general can fix? No matter if you're a dentist, waiter, teacher, or used car salesman, let us know (:
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posted by Precision at 10:55 PM PST - 57 comments
Not driving for work, only for fun. Have been hitting a lot of poorly maintained roads... which car to buy?
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posted by ceberon at 10:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Who can license music for download/sale? A friend came up with a wicked cool idea for selling music using the internet, but it can't be done through some affiliate mp3 link (like Amazon). We're just a couple of college guys, and we don't know any rockstars or label executives.
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posted by racecar at 10:41 PM PST - 16 comments
How can I get started learning about the
I Ching and actively consult the oracle?
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posted by saxamo at 9:14 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a general background/framework within which to define the more technical aspects of a textual analysis project, as well as interesting examples of computer-driven textual analysis.
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posted by signal at 9:12 PM PST - 1 comments
Olfactory Filter: My sense of smell is severely diminished, when it exists at all. I have known this for years but now I want to taste wines so I am wondering if there is any way to repair my sense of smell or is it lost forever?
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posted by DetonatedManiac at 8:10 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm trying to find the recipe for something called
sandulla (spelling is probably wrong,
san pronounced as in bonbon and
dulla as in hoola).
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posted by sluglicker at 7:24 PM PST - 3 comments
A question for the guys - how does it feel when you know someone has a crush on you? Creepy? Flattering?
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posted by anonymous at 7:17 PM PST - 26 comments
She might be leaving for good in one month, or not leaving at all. We find out in one month. How do I not ruin the next month for myself and her by being miserable about it?
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posted by anonymous at 7:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me figure out this Japanese music video! I can't remember any of the lyrics (or speak Japanese), except that part of the refrain goes "ah me mah" or something like that. Most of the video features this schoolgirl who can dance really well. The song uses sirens. I wouldn't use Ask Metafilter for such frivolous questions usually, but there's a dollar (1!!!) bet riding on whether this video actually exists.
posted by QuarterlyProphet at 6:51 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm probably not using it for its intended purpose, but is there any way to actually search for LOCAL people, with similar interests, on MySpace?
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posted by Ziggy Zaga at 6:25 PM PST - 1 comments
Is there a cat flap and/or cat door that works with 10 digit microchips? There is one available in Europe that only reads 15 digit microchips--most microchips in the U.S. are only 10 digits. Are we yankees to go without our RFID cat flaps?
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posted by scrumtralescent at 4:45 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I tether my LG Rumor to my computer with just Sprint's Vision pack? If not does the Boost trick still work?
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posted by piedmont at 4:15 PM PST - 1 comments
I've read
this,
this,
this and a bunch of other sites. I've got a Mac Pro and a Powerbook I'd like to share home directories over, but I'd rather not purchase OS X Server or get a small machine up and running Linux to deal with authentication (LDAP). Anyone authenticate locally, but still use the portable home directories?
Alternatively, anyone just unison their entire /user/ directory?
Thanks!
posted by Brian Puccio at 4:09 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I buy the series DVDs of 'The Real Football Factories' and 'The Real Football Factories:
International' in Canada?
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posted by chugg at 3:40 PM PST - 1 comments
After reading this
article on
Weegee, I started thinking about the concept of Noir and wondered about this question. "Does Noir exist as a current idiom or appear in a culture in America in 2008, and if so where might it be found?"
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posted by Xurando at 2:58 PM PST - 11 comments
Yet another "What's my mutt?" question if you'll bear with me. He's a cutie, but what breeds is he likely to be?
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posted by JMOZ at 2:37 PM PST - 17 comments
A friend works for a company who has recently performed a background check on all of its employees. It has instructed him to fire all employees who come back with a previous felony, even though in several cases, they knew about the charges when they hired the employees. This is happening in Indiana. Is this even legal? What rights does my friend have to oppose these firings, and what can these employees do about it?
posted by billybunny at 2:02 PM PST - 21 comments
MS Outlook 2003: a couple quick question about customizing the default settings in Outlook.
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posted by ASM at 1:52 PM PST - 1 comments
Where to go to relax for 3 weeks in Turkey in June - Kackar Mountains, Black Sea coast, or elsewhere?
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posted by ebellicosa at 1:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Is there an open source equivalent to Adobe Creative Suite CS3 for Windows that you're happy with?
posted by Sia Stewart at 1:17 PM PST - 20 comments
Cricket says it isn't possible to port my phone number from Vonage but there has to be a way, right? What's the cheapest way to accomplish this? I'm assuming I'd need to port it somewhere else first. Or not?
posted by 2oh1 at 12:29 PM PST - 4 comments
My new crosscutting paper shredder manual suggests using shredder lubricant sheets twice a month, or every 30 minutes of active shredding. Naturally, they also sell these
lubricant sheets.
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posted by R. Mutt at 12:27 PM PST - 14 comments
Best day spa near Bayside, NY? For my grandmother who just turned 90!
posted by joshuaconner at 12:27 PM PST - 2 comments
My mother was reminiscing about food she enjoyed as a youngster/young adult and she mentioned a "
burger chain that had a 'Scot Burger'" that somehow involved some craziness that sounds a whole lot like coleslaw but made with Green Goddess dressing. She swears it is not Green Goddess dressing, per se, but could be similar. My google-fu has turned out the link above, but fails me as to the exact make up of the alleged "Scot burger". Please help!
posted by the_royal_we at 12:21 PM PST - 2 comments
I use Outlook 2003 at work, and I have several rules created to automatically sort my incoming mail into specific folders. I usually create a folder for each department and sub-folders for each person within that department that I communicate with.
My question is: Normally when an incoming mail message is recieved and sorted automatically into a folder, the folder's name changes to bold and a number is displayed in blue indicating the number of unread messages in that folder. An example would be I have a Jason Johnson subfolder in my Human Resources folder. The Jason Johnson sub-folder goes bold when I receive a message from him, but not the Human Resources folder it is contained within. Is there a way to make the "parent" folder go bold to indicate that a subfolder within it has a new message?
I hope this makes sense. Thanks in advance for your help.
posted by adustum at 12:06 PM PST - 3 comments
I was hired as a campaign grunt for my NY Assemblyman's reelection. We were hoping to hire a deputy campaign manager, but most qualified candidates are being sucked up by the Obama campaign. My name is being forwarded as possible DCM. Yikes. Can any of you recommend good books, resources, etc on how to run a successful run such a campaign.
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posted by munchingzombie at 11:13 AM PST - 8 comments
So which P2P networks garner the most RIAA lawsuits? The lawsuits are, of course, a sort of cloak and dagger affair, but isn't there some data on this kind of thing?
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posted by tmcw at 11:09 AM PST - 5 comments
What do Lyle Waggoner, Sam J. Jones, Christopher Atkins,
Fabian, and Tommy Chong have in common? (I'm really asking)
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posted by Pocahontas at 10:58 AM PST - 10 comments
I suddenly find I am going to be in the Windy City next weekend and would love to score tix to the Friday afternoon Cubs/White Sox game at US Cell. What's the best reliable way to get tix? In the past I have had no problem getting tix from scalpers out front of Wrigley. Is it the same at US Cell? Otherwise, any suggestions?
Ticketmaster is useless and I hate them.
posted by dzot at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
I've just bought a second-hand Shuttle XPC computer with an Nvidia sound card. One fault is bugging me: no sound through the analogue audio outs or headphone sockets on the front or back, even when the operating system volumes are set to maximum. However, I have been told that the previous owner used the optical audio out. Is it possible that he could have disabled the analogue sound somehow? If so how might I re-enable it?
posted by skylar at 9:54 AM PST - 8 comments
I need to be able to generate virtual credit card account numbers (ala the service provided by DiscoverCard or CitiCards) via my mobile phone browser. The DiscoverCard and CitiCards web services seem to require either Java or Flash support in a browser, neither of which my phone supports. I've got a V3XX, and can use the built-in browser or Opera Mini. Any services out there that would support this configuration?
posted by arathorn at 9:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Is it bad to keep my clutch pedal pushed all the way in as I brake for stop signs and turns? Should I instead shift to neutral, let the pedal out, and then shift back into gear when I need it?
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posted by Who_Am_I at 9:03 AM PST - 33 comments
Any good internet radio stations that specialize in good stand up comedy? Stuff like Hicks, Carlin, Cosby and Pryor with a mix of good new stuff?
posted by zzazazz at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Itès a mystery. I was typing comments into the MeFi text box, when all of a sudden every apostrophe turned into the letter e with a grave accent. What gives?
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posted by weapons-grade pandemonium at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm building an automatic misting system for my tortoise's tank. The plastic tubing I bought to transport the water is too difficult to work with since it's sold all coiled up. How can I straighten out a 20-foot length of it?
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posted by xbonesgt at 8:28 AM PST - 7 comments
Looking for technical info (gear, configurations, studio acoustics, etc.) on the recording sessions for early Joe Jackson and Elvis Costello albums.
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posted by ZenMasterThis at 7:44 AM PST - 5 comments
RelationshipFilter: Help me find some good time activities to do at home with a
prospective girl friend.
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posted by the_dude at 7:35 AM PST - 39 comments
Tx to Colorado trip/camping/firearm/bear filter: I am taking my wife and child tent camping in Aspen, CO. I have a few questions that i need some answers to.
1. Can i travel with a firearm(Pistol) in my car for the trip? Not 100% on our route yet but i will be going thru Tx, OK, and Co..Maybe Kansas but not sure yet.
2. Can i bring the firearm to the campsite (Difficult Campground-Near Aspen)? Cant find any documentation on this thats why im asking.
3. Are black bears and mountain lions a big threat in Colorado? Ive heard there are all over near Aspen. What caliber pistol would be effective against a black bear but easy enough to take on this trip?
Thanks....And any other tips about camping in the Rockies would be appreciated.
posted by flipmiester99 at 7:30 AM PST - 37 comments
How do normal people go about finding casual sex? For someone who thinks that taking advantage of drunk girls in clubs is immoral and adult match-making websites are scams or dangerous, is there any outlet to meet nice (albeit frisky!) gentlemen and ladies?
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posted by anonymous at 7:16 AM PST - 21 comments
Where can I find some small, cheap flashing lights? It doesn't really matter what kind of light they are as long as they flash, a variety of colors would be nice but not necessary, the ability to turn them on and off is nice but not necessary, they shouldn't require a cumbersome power source but they don't need to last much longer than ten minutes, and I need to be able to obtain them by tomorrow (Saturday) in NYC.
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posted by doift at 5:39 AM PST - 15 comments
I've really got myself a bad computer problem. At startup I get the error that the following is missing or corrupt: \windows\system32\config\system.
More details after the link...
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posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 4:36 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there any way to move or delete a top-level folder in the All Bookmarks folder in Firefox 3?
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posted by aerotive at 4:32 AM PST - 2 comments
Legitimizing iTunes Library. I have *ahem* a friend. This friend has a reasonably large digital music collection being managed by iTunes on a Mac. He would like to understand the cost of ensuring this collection is 100% legal, having realized that the vast majority of it is not.
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posted by superfurry at 3:55 AM PST - 13 comments
When I open only my right eye things are tinted red. When I open only my left eye they are tinted blue. Is this normal?
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posted by Infernarl at 2:53 AM PST - 36 comments
June 19
I've been watching a lot of UK TV lately. It seems that in British shows or movies it's not uncommon to see one character head-butt another where in similar situations in US productions a sucker-punch would be employed. Has anyone else noticed this and is there a decent explanation for the difference?
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posted by the christopher hundreds at 11:32 PM PST - 15 comments
What should I negotiate for the use of my song on a compilation?
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