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June 30
Usenet was my first real online community -- it's coming up on twenty-five years (!) since I pushed my first clump of snarky, juvenile flamage out into the aether. I'd like to download copies of my old messages from Google Groups, but they don't make it easy, and worse, a lot of what Google used to have isn't showing up in searches anymore...
[more inside]posted by Lazlo at 11:28 PM PST - 6 comments
What are those Bulgarian women singing about? I love listening to Bulgarian women's choir music, such as this piece
here. However, I haven't been able to find lyrics or even descriptions of what they're singing about (in general, not just this particular song). Anyone have a clue?
posted by zachawry at 11:18 PM PST - 4 comments
My TomTom One 3rd Edition stopped getting a GPS Signal Yesterday! Please hope me!
[more inside]posted by Admira at 11:04 PM PST - 5 comments 
Can someone recommend a camera flash for a Canon XTi for around $120? I really want the speedlite 430 but its just out of my budget right now and I'm still basically a beginner. Is there anything comparable at that price that still offers a swivel head that can go in all 4 directions (as in, left right up down)? Can I still get good results from something at that price? the guys at the camera store are really trying to upsell me and tell me that anything at my price range will basically suck.
posted by postergeist at 9:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Are those cash for gold outfits advertising on tv operating as a fence for stolen jewelry?
[more inside]posted by yesster at 8:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Have you ever successfully brought French cheeses into the US? Did you declare them, or not? Also, seeking recommendations on the raw milk cheeses I shouldn't miss, and wrapping/packing advice.
posted by CunningLinguist at 8:15 PM PST - 23 comments
A friend of mine has become involved in a new... "job"
It sounds too good to be true so it must be!
[more inside]posted by PowerCat at 8:01 PM PST - 77 comments
Sandalfilter: Australian shoe, looks like a flip flop, but with strap farther back and a peg for between big toe and middle. Named something like yogi shoe. Any bells?
posted by mrstrotsky at 7:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Do you know of any websites that showcase a person who is actively documenting themselves as they live out their dreams?
[more inside]posted by bprater at 7:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Challenge: find me that movie/tv movie for children. I remember this one from my childhood, but don't remember the title. Can you help? It rains every day except once a year. All of these children are in school and looking forward to the sun coming out. One little girl is locked in a closet by some mean bullies and misses the sun coming out. She misses the grass growing, the flowers blooming, and all the frolicking. The end is her running through the flowers/rain after she got out somehow. Anyone remember this? Probably late 70s or early 80s.
posted by heather-b at 7:07 PM PST - 16 comments
My parents want to go to an orchard to pick fruit this holiday weekend. Where could they go that's within ~100-mile radius of LA or Orange counties?
[more inside]posted by estherbester at 6:42 PM PST - 5 comments
Help! I'm in Japan, and I have a painful boil on my back from several weeks of carrying around a heavy backpack. I used
this and Neosporin a few years ago in a similar situation in the US, but I don't know what to look for at a drugstore here. Any ideas? (I can speak only a tiny bit of Japanese, but I can read Katakana, in case that might help)
posted by anonymous at 6:36 PM PST - 6 comments
Should I disclose this stuff on my rental application? How far back do they check these things, anyway?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:28 PM PST - 7 comments
My boyfriend's best friend from childhood is an exact clone of Barney Gumble (from the Simpsons) in regards to drinking, but fortunately lives out of state. My boyfriend stopped drinking heavily last year, and says he's happier for it. Now "Barney" is coming to spend a week with us, and plans to move to our town/neighborhood in the fall. How do I deal with this situation, and my anxieties that my lovely boyfriend will revert to his old ways?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:54 PM PST - 46 comments
How/when did floral, citrus, pine, and mint become associated with cleanliness?
posted by asockpuppet at 4:44 PM PST - 13 comments
Installed Firefox 3.5 today and accidentally hit "Override all Compatibility". Now CPU is at 99%. Any way to UNDO this?
[more inside]posted by for_serious at 3:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Feliway-filter: We got feliway a week ago and my cat's inappropriate elimination, etc problems went away, but he isn't fun anymore.
[more inside]posted by stewiethegreat at 2:55 PM PST - 3 comments
Anyone have any tricks or tips on how to paint a large sign/mural on the exterior of a building? I need help on how to get the image on the wall, which is roughly 20ft by 100ft.
[more inside]posted by sharkhunt at 2:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Seattle region filter: We are new residents of Seattle, from New Jersey, enjoying our exploration of this wonderful city. We are house-hunting and have narrowed down our choice of neighborhoods.
Any opinions or advice?
[more inside]posted by valannc at 2:35 PM PST - 20 comments
How do I make a wife who is unhappy where she is living happier? Largish explanation inside.
[more inside]posted by elder18 at 2:31 PM PST - 67 comments
I'm looking for a 3-day-a-week workout routine that only uses a bench, a bar, adjustable dumbbells, and weights.
[more inside]posted by alligatorman at 2:31 PM PST - 14 comments
My work team changed offices. Now we are in a complex with courtyard areas where people seem to frequently smoke. There are even ashtrays right outside the office doors (probably breaking the 20 foot rule). What can I do as a non-smoker who just wants to eat her lunch outside in the San Diego sun?
[more inside]posted by slow graffiti at 2:08 PM PST - 23 comments
Can anyone suggest some passages on the theme of integrity and/or
justice, to be read aloud at a friend's wedding? They should be no longer than 2 minutes.
[more inside]posted by expialidocious at 1:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Trouble installing Firefox 3.5. After I tell the installer to replace the old version, I get this message: "The operation cannot be completed because you do not have sufficient privileges for some of the items." But, I'm the sole user and admin on a MacBook 10.5.7. What's with this? Does anyone know how I can finish the install?
posted by partner at 1:50 PM PST - 7 comments
Do I Tell Her? I have a friend that I no longer enjoy hanging out with. She wants to know why I haven't been in touch.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:57 PM PST - 47 comments
Programmable Logic Chips and Microcontrollers: Which language and where to learn online?
[more inside]posted by lekvar at 12:50 PM PST - 21 comments
Is it possible (in Windows Vista Ultimate) to save remote desktop connections to the same computer but for different users? i.e. have icons in my quick launch menu which log me in with a click to user1 or user2?
[more inside]posted by Mokusatsu at 12:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I ask my professor to recommend me to a university that she tried to sue (without destroying my chances at acceptance)?
[more inside]posted by oinopaponton at 12:33 PM PST - 13 comments
Music Filter - I need some good songs by Modest Mouse and The Bravery for a memorial DVD I'm creating for a funeral service (18 year old male died in a car accident). Hey, Modest Mouse fans, what songs should I use?
[more inside]posted by Detuned Radio at 12:29 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm trying to trace a song with the word "Electroencephalograph" or "Electroencephalogram" in the lyrics
[more inside]posted by Dub at 11:55 AM PST - 11 comments
San Diego Shenanigans: My girlfriend is going to a bachlorette party in Vegas and I'm not about to sit home. So I'm taking a group of guys down to San Diego for a dude's weekend 9/11-13. I've been there many times but never for a full weekend. What should we not miss seeing/doing/consuming?
[more inside]posted by ieatwords at 11:08 AM PST - 15 comments
What constitutes a healthy diet when excess weight is not an issue and reasonably high calorie intake is necessary?
[more inside]posted by jon1270 at 10:57 AM PST - 15 comments
My toes - they ain't pretty. I will not and do not wear open toed sandals. As a matter of fact I would wear boots every day of the year. But I want to expand my shoe wardrobe. I also don't wear heels. So can you help me find some cool, kick ass, summer sandals?
[more inside]posted by mokeydraws at 10:53 AM PST - 17 comments
Due to the economic crisis, the small business I’m a partner in very likely won’t last through the end of the year. After a lot of soul-searching, I’m not sure I want to continue in my current industry and am looking at a possible career change at the age of 35 – becoming a high school English teacher.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:43 AM PST - 11 comments
My boyfriend Skype-IMed his mother a very dirty greeting that was meant for me. It still shows the circling icon that I think happens when you try to send a user a message when the user does not have Skype running at the time. Is there any way to delete this before she gets it? He's freaking out, as you would too, if I told you what he just told his mother.
posted by anthropomorphic at 10:29 AM PST - 14 comments
My client said the cheque was in the mail two weeks ago. The cheque has not yet shown up in my mailbox. Should I ask him about it?
[more inside]posted by wexford_arts at 10:27 AM PST - 8 comments
Why doesn't Questrade let me place Limit Orders on stocks beyond two decimal points, when on these same stocks they display the price wth 4 decimal points?
[more inside]posted by Penelope at 10:11 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for cliches and stereotypes from movies and television about weddings, marriage, home ownership, raising children...
[more inside]posted by backseatpilot at 9:52 AM PST - 17 comments
Music Mix Filter: Long story short, next week the model at my event is coming dressed as the Alien Queen from the ALIEN movies. I have no idea what kind of music to play for the background. The film scores seem obvious but who wants to listen to clanking and increasing strings for 3 hours? I can either go scary-horror-sci-fi or campy-alien-novelty songs. Ideally I could do both. What kind of weird space music recommendations do you have? Gotta have songs about alien invaders?
posted by The Whelk at 9:50 AM PST - 33 comments
I just got the little pink plus sign on the pee stick, and my boyfriend is thrilled - I'm ambivalent. Unplanned pregnancy, and the graduate student, how does it work?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:18 AM PST - 60 comments
I'm a 27 year old female dealing with PTSD from extreme childhood abuse and psychoanalysis is not working. I've read previous AskMe questions, but would like more feedback from people who have had EMDR therapy. I'm also wondering if anyone has any advice on mild dissociation.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:04 AM PST - 19 comments
I am accessing my work email using gmail, and I need help satisfying my company's backup requirements. Help?
[more inside]posted by kdern at 8:47 AM PST - 19 comments
I have a bicycle with a step through frame, and am looking for solutions for carrying fluids and keeping hydrated on long (30 - 100 mile) bike rides. C'mon, bike-friendly problem-solving MeFites, help a girl out!
[more inside]posted by misskaz at 8:46 AM PST - 20 comments
What are great, memorable examples of where a hyphen can completely change the meaning of a phrase or sentence?
[more inside]posted by Blackwatch at 8:16 AM PST - 33 comments
Home canning filter: do I need to sterilize Mason jars/lids by boiling or oven or some other method if I'm using them for fridge pickles and freezer preserves, or am I okay just washing in hot soap and water?
[more inside]posted by rhoticity at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
Mrs. cdmwebs and I just had our first baby. Yeah! We wanted to use a diaper service but we have none in our area. Boo! So, we're starting one soon, but we're having a bit of trouble with the name. Can you help us, AskMe?
[more inside]posted by cdmwebs at 8:11 AM PST - 24 comments
I'm starting a photoblog, and I'm really motivated by feedback. I used to have an Expressions site, which was a now-defunct photoblog hosting service. What was really great about it was that there was a built-in community and, when you posted a new photo, it would be on their front page for a time. Because of that, I was getting comments from the first pic I posted. Is there anything like that now?
posted by SampleSize at 8:02 AM PST - 3 comments
So... I think I might have ruined a perfectly good opportunity for my first one night stand last night. Please tell me what I did wrong, ye denizens of yon AskMetafilterland. Too much detail because I do not know where my mistake lies and I want to give the exact nature of what went down. I apologize for the 'Penthouse letters' tone of the description.
[more inside]posted by prufrock at 7:59 AM PST - 69 comments
Look at GoogleMaps over Beijing. About a quarter of the buildings have rooftops that are red or blue. And the color is really strong in comparison to everything else. Has the image been colored, or are they just painted? Either way... Why?
posted by molecicco at 7:45 AM PST - 3 comments
CrazyMedsFilter: How afraid of Fluoxetine (and its "pretty gnarly" side-effects) should I be?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:40 AM PST - 12 comments
Is it legal to accept $500 from a car insurance company, reimbursing me for a repair I'm not going to make? If it's legal, should I?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:40 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for web-based or Windows software that can help me track grocery prices over time. Kind of like an electronic grocery price book. I'm hoping for something a little more sophisticated that a spreadsheet. Any recommendations?
posted by braveterry at 7:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Wii Games for the one-handed: I broke my wrist last friday and now I have plenty of free time. Can anyone recommend some good games for the wii which don't involve very much movement and can be controlled only by the wiimote (and don't need the nunchuk)? Thanks. :)
posted by donut at 5:25 AM PST - 26 comments
My company a domain name ending in .com. We have been contacted by a company claiming that someone else is trying to register the same address with a .net, .info, and .org suffix and have offered us first option (they contacted us because "they got a request for these and saw that we had the .com and were giving us first option)...
[more inside]posted by Gratishades at 2:28 AM PST - 15 comments
After I graduated from university last year, I moved to England to work as an au pair for a year. My time's up (I go back in a month to start pursuing my Masters), but I feel like I fit in really well over here & would seriously consider moving here after I get my degree. Actually, I'd rather just stay. Unfortunately that's not an option right now. I'd need a job to move here, though! Do you think I could find one? (Relevant details inside.)
[more inside]posted by bibliophibianj at 1:18 AM PST - 10 comments
Where, online, can I find photographs and scans of classical Asian and Middle Eastern art? Specifically, where can I find images that I could
ethically and practically print and hang in small frames above my desk?
[more inside]posted by embrangled at 12:31 AM PST - 9 comments
Recommendations for a slimline toddler's sippy cup? Something rectangular would fit a lot better in our nappy bags.
posted by cwhitfcd at 12:12 AM PST - 7 comments
June 29
I sleep on my side and every pillow I've had flattens after several weeks of use, or just collapses when I put my head in it. This causes my shoulder or back to hurt when I wake up. Is there any type of pillow that will stay firm for a while so I can sleep on my side comfortably? I've tried double pillows, folding a pillow in half, etc. but it never works out.
posted by tasty at 11:01 PM PST - 32 comments
I need to get my external hard disks and my multifunction printer off my desk. I have a mac. I have a multi-function printer. I have 3 external hard disks. I scan lots of things. I print stuff. I run time machine. Help me move my USB peripherals to the other side of the room.
[more inside]posted by shew at 10:59 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for a quote and its source. Two hours of Google has gotten me nowhere. The quote is something like, "Russia is always a potential friend [or ally] hiding behind a potential enemy." It's not Churchill's "enigma" quote. Many thanks.
posted by bryon at 9:19 PM PST - 2 comments
As an unmarried couple trying to buy a condo, the lender seems to have an issue with my boyfriend contributing the down payment, as it is only me on the mortgage.
[more inside]posted by akephalos at 9:18 PM PST - 21 comments
I want a badass skill. I want to know how to do something that people will see and think "wow, that is badass."
[more inside]posted by Autarky at 8:36 PM PST - 111 comments
If a military veteran chooses not to actively remember or discuss their military service (probably due to painful memories) in life, is it appropriate to go the extra mile to recognize their service in death?
[more inside]posted by SquidLips at 8:03 PM PST - 20 comments
I have several mp3s where the Title tag contains no spaces. For example, if the song is "Tangled Up In Blue", the title tag in the mp3 is "tangledupinblue". Is there any tagging software that will sort through these files and insert spaces between the words?
posted by Proginoskes at 7:16 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me identify this movie! 1980's: the big identifying point I can remember: Teens meet an alien. Out in space, the alien gets into a confrontation with a larger alien, and the audience can't understand what's going on... Afterwards, the most laconic of the teenagers turns to the others and says, "I think that was his dad!" and they realize their alien friend is a teenager too.
[more inside]posted by FortyT-wo at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find shiso shochu in the NYC metro area? A quick search of various liquor stores couldn't spot it...
[more inside]posted by jangie at 7:05 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm applying for an adjunct teaching position at a community college, but I only have experience with teaching elementary school students.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:21 PM PST - 6 comments
We both live in New York. His family lives here and he was born/raised here. My family is in Michigan where I was born/raised. I've been here two years. We're talking about getting married. How do we pick where to get married? We'd like to get married in a Catholic church.
[more inside]posted by mittenbex at 6:17 PM PST - 23 comments
I've got $500.00 to spend for a new computer. I want to get the most bang for my buck. My needs are: - Play music - Edit and view photos - Edit and view videos - Create DVDs & Surf the Internet.
My past history has been in PCs. I am open to building my own computer.
So what should I get?
posted by jserdula at 6:07 PM PST - 19 comments
I own a small tech business and have a few accounts that simply will not pay. The amounts owed range from $500 to $5000. I've tried turning the accounts over to collection agencies, but they don't understand tech so they have ignored the delinquent accounts. Any suggestions on how best to get paid, even partial payment or at least tell me how to file a "charge off".
posted by r80o at 5:21 PM PST - 24 comments
I find that I have a fondness for "uptight fish-out-of-water professional is stuck practicing in small isolated town populated by eccentric characters" shows, as epitomized by Northern Exposure. Lots of this type of show followed NE, but what if anything came before it? Doesn't have to be TV.
[more inside]posted by penciltopper at 4:03 PM PST - 47 comments
I just got hit by a car while on my bicycle, and it was the insured drives fault. My only major injury is a broken rib. What kind of payout for personal injury should I expect?
State Farm fwiw
posted by hllclmbr at 4:02 PM PST - 14 comments
What advice do you have for a shy person who's going to have to take an active role in business meetings for the first time in her career?
[more inside]posted by kitcat at 3:52 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm trying to find a song I heard a couple of years ago on public radio. All I remember is that it was maybe folk/bluegrass, and it was a guy singing about the red-headed woman that he loved, but in the end he revealed that she was a red-head from all the blood pouring over her blond hair.
[more inside]posted by ictow at 3:52 PM PST - 8 comments
Father of 2 girls (1 & 5 yr) and am becoming increasingly annoyed at the challenges of parenthood.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:26 PM PST - 29 comments
After a year and a half of teaching myself to do balloon art, I bit the bullet and went to clown school! It was a ton of fun, and I am now officially a clown! The problem is that now I have to book some gigs! I have a website, a Twitter account, aFacebook page, and business cards on the way. Still, I don't really know how to market myself effectively. It's a competitive market (NYC) so I'm wondering what I can do to get the word out!
[more inside]posted by iliketolaughalot at 3:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Name that book: Some guy wrote a book about something and then basically made himself a cause to promote the book, including possibly having people take photos with the book. Any thoughts?
[more inside]posted by IzzeYum at 2:56 PM PST - 7 comments
My Bougainvillea Bonsai dropped all its leaves after I bought it due to the climate change (I think). Since then it has regrown lots of new leaves and shoots, but most of the original branches are leafless. Are they dead? Should I trim them? Help this Bonsai noob!
[more inside]posted by RobotNinja at 2:20 PM PST - 2 comments
Where should I spend my final week, after a summer of study abroad? I am open to almost anything, only limited by my pocketbook.
[more inside]posted by ananda gale at 2:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Please identify a picture in the movie "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead". (Semi-spoilers inside)
[more inside]posted by joaquim at 2:04 PM PST - 4 comments
What types of companies would have to deal with a city council/similarly elected municipal body ?
[more inside]posted by Franklin76 at 2:02 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm looking for a randomized list of every nation state in the world, preferably in spreadsheet column form. Is there anything like this?
posted by billtron at 1:55 PM PST - 8 comments
What exactly is the difference between a guitar and bass amp? If I were to get the latter, could I plug in the former instrument and still get similar bitchin' sounds out of my rig?
[more inside]posted by shoebox at 1:55 PM PST - 15 comments
What are the best nonfiction sources about the atrocities surrounding the Mexican-American War and related Native American wars?
[more inside]posted by Bookhouse at 1:15 PM PST - 12 comments
I get a sore butt whenever I go on vacation or a long day trip. Help me prevent this pain in the ass!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:12 PM PST - 13 comments
What are some activity suggestions for a group of (pre-wedding) men in Seattle?
[more inside]posted by vansly at 12:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there anywhere within (or near) the city of Chicago to rent a 16mm film projector?
[more inside]posted by jeanmari at 12:43 PM PST - 7 comments
This has happened to me in the course of sleeping with two different guys (on separate occasions) and I still don't understand the reasoning behind it. (NSFW)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:43 PM PST - 39 comments
i have asthma, i live in oklahoma, and my inhaler just ran out. i have no insurance and my boyfriend makes too much for aid programs - now what?
[more inside]posted by nadawi at 12:42 PM PST - 14 comments
I'd like recommendations of a good ~$200 film SLR for a beginner. I'll be using the kit lens for now.
I can't afford a digital SLR. I know the cost of film/development adds up, but for now I just need something to get off my feet.
I've been doing photography for years, but I never learned beyond point-and-shoot cameras. Something that's compact and fairly new would be great, but not required. I like to take nature and portrait shots.
posted by biochemist at 12:11 PM PST - 31 comments
A desktop, a laptop, an external hard drive, an iPhone, and me. How should I sync my iPhone?
[more inside]posted by doift at 11:48 AM PST - 3 comments
What's a good Windows XP open source/freeware sound recorder that is easy for someone with vision deficits to use? Suggestions for a microphone also welcome. Details and...
[more inside]posted by de void at 11:25 AM PST - 8 comments
Does anyone remember an animated cartoon from the early 1970s (late 1960s?) that featured a boy drawn as a bouncing yellow ball with arms and face?
posted by cCranium at 11:15 AM PST - 4 comments
When I signed the lease on my apartment, I put down first month's rent, last month's rent, and security deposit. Now the building has changed hands, I'm moving out, and my brand-new landlord is telling me I need to pay last month's rent again and she'll refund it later, along with the security deposit. Does she have any right to require me to do this? New York is the state.
[more inside]posted by ourobouros at 11:15 AM PST - 15 comments
Need personal recommendations for a divorce lawyer in the western Chicago suburbs (Aurora area).
[more inside]posted by Joleta at 10:39 AM PST - 5 comments
I have a small business with 3 phone lines, and I would like to have our phone calls with customers recorded to the computer automatically for quality and training purposes. Is there some sort of audio card I need for each computer that can do this? I would also need a recommended software to use (doesn't have to be free). Is this feasible, especially having it start recording automatically without employee input?
[more inside]posted by jmg967 at 10:22 AM PST - 4 comments
Calling all introverts: I need suggestions for places in or around Oak Park/Chicago where I can chill with a laptop or a book and not be bothered.
[more inside]posted by desjardins at 10:10 AM PST - 12 comments
I’m looking for awesome, durable warm-weather running/gym shorts, in a spandex-y bike-short style with a longish inseam. Picky specifications within.
[more inside]posted by Metroid Baby at 10:07 AM PST - 9 comments
Minneapolis: Hip, delicious, adventurous and vegetarian-friendly restaurants. Also, bars that know how to make a good cocktail.
[more inside]posted by Jason and Laszlo at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments
How can I reconcile Emacs, Firefox, and Cocoa controls' keyboard navigation, and still use Spaces' keyboard shortcuts?
[more inside]posted by ChrisR at 9:32 AM PST - 1 comments
Illinois Child Support: I'm a father of a 2 year old and I pay the standard 20% plus half of his insurance to his mother. Question: I have him 50% of the time, should I have to pay support when we equally have him the same amount of time?
[more inside]posted by MMALR at 9:30 AM PST - 33 comments
Does anyone remember a blog c. 2001-2002 purportedly written by a European woman hiding out in the Caribbean/Central America from the well-positioned family she had run away (and stolen) from? What was her pseudonym? What was the name of the blog? Is there any trace of this story (and any resolution on the question of its veracity) left on the web?
[more inside]posted by kowalski at 9:12 AM PST - 6 comments
Is there a way to sort by blank or null id3 fields in iTunes?
posted by plexi at 9:05 AM PST - 2 comments
Driving from Toronto to Buffalo (and back) over Independence Day weekend: asking for grief?
[more inside]posted by anekona at 8:54 AM PST - 10 comments
I need some help planning and plotting and figuring what happens between Denver and Portland. I think it might include The Tetons, Yellowstone, Glacier, Banff, Seattle and Vancouver, but I'm worried I'm trying to cram too much.
[more inside]posted by jpcody at 7:47 AM PST - 16 comments
I'd like to know what other people think about while masturbating and how that differs from what they think about while having sexual intercourse.
[more inside]posted by krautland at 7:46 AM PST - 30 comments
I want to buy some preppy-funky patterned socks for men. Not argyle or stripes, but socks with a scatter of little random things airplanes or flamingos. These patterned socks in crazy colors like pink and lime green are ok too. What brands can I look into other than JCrew?
[more inside]posted by Jimmie at 7:29 AM PST - 14 comments
Sorry Austin, but we just can't do it anymore. Your 100+ degree muggy summers and allergy laden weather have been put up with for 10 years now, but its time to move on. These two techo-hippie, computer nerd gardeners are selling the house, living lean and looking for some nature in the American West. Where would you suggest we move?
[more inside]posted by article at 7:24 AM PST - 40 comments
I'm working on a Twitter client that I intend to eventually post to Projects, but I've hit a stumbling block with OAuth authentication.
[more inside]posted by DWRoelands at 7:09 AM PST - 2 comments
What is the high quality, economical solution for a male in Chicago needing full-body waxing? Failing that, where's the right place to look?
[more inside]posted by ggypsy at 6:51 AM PST - 4 comments
BrooklynBikeRouteFilter: Please help me map the best route to/from Brooklyn/Manhattan by bike.
[more inside]posted by mhz at 6:24 AM PST - 24 comments
I'm looking for a piece of creative database software but am not sure how to search for it or if it even exists. Any suggestions welcomed.
[more inside]posted by jonathanbell at 5:48 AM PST - 8 comments
As my new pair of glasses cost me £200 at a high-street optician, I am wondering whether to go online to get a second pair and/or sunglasses. But I have reservations. Your advice and experiences, please?
[more inside]posted by mippy at 4:58 AM PST - 26 comments
How to not present as or be a hypo- (or hyper) chondriac at the Doctors?
Especially in relation to mental health issues?
[more inside]posted by Elysum at 4:23 AM PST - 9 comments
I've come home to a defrosted fridge freezer and all my food has defrosted. Can I claim this on my home insurance?
[more inside]posted by Sevenupcan at 3:36 AM PST - 5 comments
What book should I read to get an understanding of the the current Israeli/Palestinian conflict and the history of the Israeli state?
[more inside]posted by phrontist at 2:11 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for a specific movie about the fall of East Germany-- a comedy (?) where the main character's mother falls into a coma, and during the interim, the Berlin wall falls...
[more inside]posted by zhang.chuck at 1:27 AM PST - 4 comments
An executive search firm has given my wife an offer to be the director of a new office they plan to open in a few months. We know very little about the industry and even less about the specific role. It sounds interesting and the money is pretty good too.
[more inside]posted by meantime at 12:14 AM PST - 19 comments
June 28
I have been tossing around the concept of polyphasic sleeping for years now and the only thing that is stopping me from converting is this question.
How would this affect my body?
There seems to be no real mention on articles covering polyphasics of how this affects your body. Plenty say that you get enough sleep for your mind, although as I would like to form my own opinion on the mind part, my issue is that they are quick to say that the other "Five something" hours of non REM sleep are essentially wasted.
My hypothesis is that you need these hours of downtime for your body itself to regenerate. If my hypothesis is correct is there any ways to ensure a rest like state for my body while in a waking cycle during full on uberman style polyphasics?
Related Link [more inside]posted by Chamunks at 11:29 PM PST - 8 comments
What should our five month old baby wear to our local 10th Anniversary Metafilter Meetup in 3 weeks?
[more inside]posted by onlyconnect at 11:26 PM PST - 15 comments
Rick Bayless'
Mexican Everyday is my go-to cookbook.
Can anyone recommend any other cookbook authors that can teach me about other traditional world cuisines? Who's the Rick Bayless of Indian food? The Asian Rick Bayless? Who's the Mediterranean's answer to Rick Bayless?
[more inside]posted by chrchr at 11:00 PM PST - 17 comments
Is there a resource for finding information about topics popular with conspiracy theorists without catching crazy?
[more inside]posted by lattiboy at 10:30 PM PST - 11 comments
Given that the airlines are reducing the numbers of flights due to the economic downturn, what is the optimal time to book cheap flights? In the past, I've had great success booking domestic flights 2-3 days before. This time, we will be booking 2 round trip tickets. I just booked a flight from the western US to Montreal for my husband, three weeks ahead, as we found the planes were filling up rapidly. We didn't get much of a deal.
Standby is not on option as I'll be flying with an autistic person.
Any and all hive-mind thoughts are welcome. Thanks!
posted by ragtimepiano at 10:23 PM PST - 3 comments
My friend and her ex-boyfriend got in a fight, he got violent and beat her up pretty bad. She got in the car with their baby and fled cross-country to stay with her parents. There is a hearing next month to determine custody of the child, and she doesn't want to lose the kid to what is likely going to be an abusive father. Lawyer up, right? Problem is, not a lot of money. Can you point me to any organizations in California that provide pro-bono / sliding-scale / low-cost legal aid services for abused women?
[more inside]posted by sergeant sandwich at 10:00 PM PST - 11 comments
Trying to figure out the story behing what I assume is a hoax/urban legend about Michael Jackson.
[more inside]posted by whoaali at 9:54 PM PST - 9 comments
On July 11th I'm giving the Nantucket Island Triathlon a go (my first one)...can I do the swim in spandex under regular swimming trunks? The organizers recommend a wetsuit, but I can't afford any that I've found online. Also, any ideas on where could I practice open water swimming near Boston?
posted by nowoutside at 7:14 PM PST - 12 comments
HBO TV show in the 90s... Follows a guys life and shows segments from 60s and 70s TV shows because he was essentially raised in front of the television. Can anyone tell me what it was called? Thanks hive!
posted by muxnaw at 6:44 PM PST - 14 comments
I need a burma shave rhyme for wedding signs! The place I am getting married is out in the middle of nowhere...
[more inside]posted by beccaj at 5:33 PM PST - 9 comments
Can I buy Microsd card for my Gamin 400T for a sandisk or any other microsd card maker? I'm after an inexpensive 4GB card. Any recommendations are appreciated. Thanks...Orlin
posted by orlin at 5:12 PM PST - 5 comments
I love my husband. But we can't really have sex, and that's not going to change. I'm thinking of looking elsewhere for it.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:04 PM PST - 81 comments
I just returned from the ER where I was cat-scanned and screened for a concussion. I need some help.
[more inside]posted by bunnycup at 5:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Stores (other than usual suspect big box outlets) with a good selection of mp3 players in Vancouver, BC?
[more inside]posted by mannequito at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
Type II Diabetes filter: How do measured glucose levels vary depending on how long it has been since eating?
[more inside]posted by DrGail at 4:39 PM PST - 7 comments
I have been invited to a party just in order to make up for the faux pas of having it mentioned numerous times in my presence when I was not yet invited. Should I go? If not, how do I do so without burning any bridges?
[more inside]posted by TheyCallItPeace at 4:31 PM PST - 30 comments
I live south of Denver CO. In my backyard there are these strange clumps/lumps of dirt. What are they?
[more inside]posted by The Burge at 4:13 PM PST - 10 comments
What are some tried and true resources for someone who needs to become more familiar and efficient with Photoshop and InDesign?
[more inside]posted by bookmammal at 3:15 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I get access to UK retail barcodes? I would like to build an application for scanning my shopping at home.
[more inside]posted by yoHighness at 2:31 PM PST - 4 comments
Who were very well dressed English gentlemen? I'm going to a fancy dress party and I'd like to go as someone who's been drinking pints of sartorial elegance.
[more inside]posted by mooreeasyvibe at 2:14 PM PST - 28 comments
I just finished reading Hunting Eichmann and am wondering if any MeFites could recommend any other popular nonfiction books on Nazi Germany, Hitler, war criminals, etc. I don't do huge tomes well (400 pages or less!). The only other books I have read are MAUS and Explaining Hitler. Thanks for your input. So much out there...don't know where to begin. Probably the more well known the better as they may be available at my library.
posted by snap_dragon at 2:05 PM PST - 17 comments
What are your experiences learning French with Rosetta Stone? Did supplementing learning with regular usage help you think the language as well as speak it?
[more inside]posted by nj_subgenius at 1:58 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm trying to construct a digital worksheet that will walk someone through an outlining and drafting process for creating a report. Basically, the user should be able to answer the questions I put forward (either in a textfield, list, or textarea) and what would come out is an outline for a technical paper, grant proposal, etc. Is there software or features of software to support this? Microsoft Office or exportable formats are preferable.
[more inside]posted by miasma at 1:20 PM PST - 2 comments
Musicfilter: Does anyone know the name of the music used in a specific epsiode of This American Life, the radio podcast?
[more inside]posted by Heliochrome85 at 12:12 PM PST - 4 comments
I teach Sunday school, but my church is in-between curricula, so I've been drawing my own worksheet/coloring page/handouts.
What are your favorite lesson illustrations?
[more inside]posted by litterateur at 12:10 PM PST - 3 comments
What are some good books on the digital darkroom in general, and not just Photoshop?
[more inside]posted by Garak at 11:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me learn as much as I can about the history and theory of contemporary art. I would at this point, love to take up a full time course for two years on the above, but for several reasons I cannot do so. I can however, spend 3-4 hours daily to read and study. I also spend almost three months of the year travelling to various biennales, museums and collections around the world to up my knowledge. But while I am fairly up to date with what is going on today, I need to get myself a proper history so i know the context of what I am seeing.
So if someone could provide me with a systematic syllabus of what I need to read, it would be appreciated. An actual syllabus from a top notch program would be the best.
A great book I read on the subject was "Shock of the New" by Robert Hughes.
posted by tusharj at 11:44 AM PST - 16 comments
I am in NYC and I need to buy a camcorder battery charger TODAY! The camcorder model is Panasonic PV GS320 and the battery pack number is PV DAC14D. This shouldn't be so hard, right?
[more inside]posted by MaddyRex at 11:30 AM PST - 7 comments
Looking for websites where children can create (and print) an art project or picture on-line.
[more inside]posted by JoannaC at 10:43 AM PST - 6 comments
I haven't slept in days, and I need to be completely alert for the next sixteen hours. Should I nap or push through?
[more inside]posted by doublehappy at 10:32 AM PST - 16 comments
Logistical multi part question about a college student with unique circumstances learning to drive. (Yes, I know you are probably not a department of motor vehicles worker).
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:31 AM PST - 5 comments
interested in renting a (very affordable) small space (auditorium, banquet hall, etc) for a "roast" for a friend's birthday in november in new york city.
[more inside]posted by yonation at 8:05 AM PST - 4 comments
Where can I get an RSS feed of ALL upcoming events, conventions, concerts, etc. for a particular city?
[more inside]posted by 4chrisd at 7:28 AM PST - 4 comments
June 27
Is there any caffeine in coffee ice cream? (Wouldn't be anything like one scoop = one cuo of coffee?) How about green tea ice cream?
posted by Rash at 10:42 PM PST - 20 comments
After using Outlook + PDA as my organization tools for at least 5 years, I got sick of all the bugs, and decided to fully migrate to Google Apps and BlackBerry. I have imported my Outlook contacts and calendar into Google. My email has been in Gmail for a while now. Now how do I maintain that on my BlackBerry, given that the BlackBerry uses Outlook. For example, if I need to add a new contact on my BlackBerry, I want it to be synchronized with Google Contacts, not Outlook. Any suggestions?
posted by esolo at 7:11 PM PST - 14 comments
CSS Emergency: This seems so simple, but yet everything I've tried is failing. How in the world can I make an unordered list containing a thumbnail and caption display inline?!
[more inside]posted by bjork24 at 6:51 PM PST - 19 comments
Insect Identity Crisis: So I took a
picture of what I originally thought was a mosquito on a leaf, but upon closer inspection, realized it was something else all together.
[more inside]posted by Atreides at 6:50 PM PST - 21 comments
How can I have Google Voice send my SMS to an instant message service such as Google talk?
[more inside]posted by jesirose at 6:50 PM PST - 2 comments
What are the differentiators that make one person capable of making $100,000+ per year while another one is only able to make $30,000 a year. Regardless of being an employee or a self-employed entrepreneur. How can I be a $100,000+ per year person?
posted by doppler68 at 6:50 PM PST - 60 comments
I seriously need to meet some new people and get out of the house. Can you help me develop some new hobbies that will enrich my life and put me in social situations?
[more inside]posted by mintchip at 6:21 PM PST - 22 comments
Does additional testosterone, post-puberty, alter the bones of the face to any notable degree?
[more inside]posted by adipocere at 5:28 PM PST - 2 comments
Tearing my hair out over what feels like a simple PHP/SQL question: mysql_fetch_array returns, dur, an array of all the rows that matched your query. How can I tell it to skip a row of that array? More inside.
[more inside]posted by GilloD at 5:25 PM PST - 15 comments
I got
Werner Herzog to sign one of my
Chuck's. He used a permanent Sharpie. I'd like to continue wearing the shoes (it's just a signature), but I'd like the sig to fade as slowly as possible (it's Werner Herzog's signature OMG!)
What is the best way to protect Werner Herzog's signature (in Sharpie) on a pair of Chuck's?
posted by barfmann at 4:21 PM PST - 26 comments
Can a former US President serve in a powerful capacity in a subsequent administration? They clearly wouldn't be able to serve as VP, but could they hold some other high office such as Secretary of State? If not, do those of you living in the US regard this as a desirable or undesirable attribute of your political system?
posted by Lolie at 4:11 PM PST - 22 comments
DarkroomFilter: At what part of the developing process am I screwing up my negatives?
[more inside]posted by zvs at 4:07 PM PST - 12 comments
Which other musical styles besides rap have battles, and for how long have they been around?
[more inside]posted by bjrn at 2:41 PM PST - 36 comments
I'd like to write a program for Windows XP that detects when a folder on the desktop is clicked and switches the desktop location to that folder, instead of the default Explorer behavior of opening the folder in a window.
[more inside]posted by long at 2:38 PM PST - 12 comments
I have a Canon PowerShot G10 taking great pictures and VGA-resolution videos. I'm now looking for a video camera that will allow me to capture videos in HD. Any ideas?
[more inside]posted by remi at 1:43 PM PST - 3 comments
Drugs for trazodone-induced night-time priapisms? Or other drugs for sleep for which I probably won't develop a tolerance? (Somewhat NSFW.)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:55 PM PST - 15 comments
SFShortStoryFilter: Looking for a short(ish) story I must have read in one of the more popular SF anthologies about a human race of nigh-immortals spread out through several verses.
[more inside]posted by tigrrrlily at 11:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Graphic designers: what's the mysterious missing link between a home-made PDF and a universally-printable ad image?
[more inside]posted by BostonTerrier at 9:52 AM PST - 18 comments
Academic Resumefilter: The proceedings of a conference I presented a paper to were published in a special issue of a journal (and the papers under went an additional refereeing process). Should I include these under "journal articles" or must these be listed as "conference proceedings"?
posted by pseudonick at 9:44 AM PST - 14 comments
I'm about to become an 'early adopter' for the first time. The
Olympus EP-1 digital camera will be hitting the market in July just at the time when I'm ready to upgrade. Two lens options available: 17mm or 14-42mm. Which one do I want?
[more inside]posted by yamel at 9:35 AM PST - 19 comments
Corningware broke inside hot oven. Oil/grease caked on everywhere. No self-cleaning mechanism. No oven hood. No idea what to do. Help!
[more inside]posted by AceRock at 9:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Remember When: I'm looking for a toy or name of the toy that I remember loving when I was younger - perhaps 25 years ago. First, it was a relatively inexpensive item along the lines of etch-a-sketch. Except it wasn't etch-a-sketch.
[more inside]posted by Sassyfras at 8:33 AM PST - 10 comments
Find me stories (books, movies, links, anecdotes) of how two ordinary, quiet, straight middle-aged people met, and learned to care for each other.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:13 AM PST - 14 comments
I got pulled over by a cop. I wasn't speeding, nor was I driving erratically.
P.S - My passenger was standing up with his torso out of the sunroof.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:29 AM PST - 17 comments
What low cost (in terms of effort, time or money) things have you done that have had the biggest impact?
Either on your life, on the lives of others, or on anything!
posted by devnull at 6:52 AM PST - 40 comments
Can anyone tell me when and how super-fancy, customized cakes became so popular, sought-after, and possible?
[more inside]posted by juniper at 6:39 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm going on holiday to Spain with my mother. We're flying into Barcelona in August (bad time, I know!) for four days and then have 12 days to make our way to Casablanca before she starts a tour of Morocco. So I need to plan our time in Spain. I thought five days or so in Menorca, but it seems difficult to get to cheaply. I thought about catching a train to Valencia for a few days, then heading to Seville/Grenada/Cordoba before Morocco- what must we see or avoid?
[more inside]posted by curious zoe at 3:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Is this a scam? I'm looking at buying a LCD HDTV and found this offer online: Samsung LA40B750 40 in. LCD TV for AUD$ 1,450.00 from www.marthaelectronics.com
How can I determine this is a legitimate firm? Google searches offer no consumer reports or angry bloggers, but it seems too good to be true...
posted by man down under at 3:22 AM PST - 7 comments
Dodie Stevens was a one-hit wonder in '59 with 'Tan Shoes And Pink Shoelaces'. But my folks had a 45 rpm record of a song by some kind of doo-wop or similar black vocal group that I want to date earlier than that - the song also referred to tan shoes and pink shoelaces. Who sang it?
[more inside]posted by DandyRandy at 1:41 AM PST - 3 comments
What cellphone can I get to use with a prepaid plan that will work with iSync?
[more inside]posted by Cogito at 12:31 AM PST - 5 comments
June 26
A little something for my biggest fan... seeking ideas for classical songs that I can sing and record for my 19-month-old nephew.
[more inside]posted by notquitemaryann at 10:16 PM PST - 16 comments
I've made four cakes, and two of them have fallen. Enough with all the plates of beans -- please help me overthink (and correct) my cakes.
[more inside]posted by Ms. Saint at 9:47 PM PST - 11 comments
Have there been any significant advances in the world of contact lenses in the last 5-7 years?
[more inside]posted by DMan at 6:26 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking for the author name and title of a book my high school teacher stole from me in 1981. The subject matter was lots of low-tech inventions and designs with instructions, with the idea that they'd help underdeveloped communities. One I remember was a radio receiver made out of cow dung, a tin and some wire. I also remember thinking at the time that the author's name was like that of Boris Pasternak but it wasn't him. My google-fu is failing me. Can you help?
posted by Kerasia at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Blackberry newbie filter: Can you ID the theme on the Curve shown on this review clip from Attack of the Show?
[more inside]posted by ishotjr at 5:07 PM PST - 3 comments
I just pulled an older computer out of the closet to donate, and yesterday it booted up fine. Today, I get an error stating "A disk read error occured, press CTL ALT DEL to reboot." I used UBCD for Windows and I cannot see the hard drive when I boot from there either. What other avenues should I explore to try and fix the disk, or is it toast and the files unrecoverable? I am willing to open it up. Thanks in advance.
[more inside]posted by jules1651 at 4:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Every year for a few days I transform into a pack mule hauling a good deal of camping gear over hilly, wood chipped paths for nearly a mile. I’ve been doing this for more than 10 years and am looking change things up a bit. What is the perfect people-powered vehicle for this?
[more inside]posted by spinturtle at 4:40 PM PST - 9 comments
I need the perfect birthday gift for a seven year old girl. I don't know her well...i.e. what her interests are (so nothing too skewed). But she's clever and draws very well (though it doesn't need to be an arts/crafts item). I'd prefer something that would really make her eyes light up. But I need to be able to find and buy it easily tomorrow morning here in Suburbia (there ARE a couple "hip" toy stores not too far from here, if that helps). Preferably under $60. Thanks!!!!
posted by jimmyjimjim at 3:23 PM PST - 34 comments
I just found out yesterday that someone that I cared very deeply for died a few years ago from an overdose of heroin. I have a few questions regarding the nature of his death and etiquette surrounding contacting his family.
[more inside]posted by zerokey at 2:38 PM PST - 15 comments
So, money is tight for many of us, my household not excepted. Belts are tightened as much as possible. Nearly all entertainment expenses cut, but we aren't giving up internet access, no way, no how.
[more inside]posted by Jazz Hands at 2:28 PM PST - 24 comments
Russian ice cream (in particular,
this kind) tastes very different from US ice cream. Why is this, and where can I find similar fresh ice cream in the Bay Area?
[more inside]posted by archagon at 2:26 PM PST - 20 comments
iMac filter: 1st generation flat screen imac. Internal fan whirring constantly & loudly (1.6GHZ powerPC G5). I just maxed the memory from 256 to 2GB. I thought this might help. It's working much faster (thankfully) but the whirring is relentless. Last resort is to purchase a new one...I'd rather not go this route for now. FTR she has been doing this for quite sometime, so not a recent activity.
Any suggestions on how I can silence my old lady?
posted by sequin at 2:21 PM PST - 10 comments
Evil seagull filter: On the building opposite, in the last couple of weeks, a malign presence has appeared. A seagull that thinks he owns the block. Whenever I go out onto my terrace (I'm on the sixth floor, most of the nearby buildings are five or six floors, but I'm one of the few that has a terrace) it decides to take umbrage and comes squawking and crapping until I'm driven indoors. Is there anything I can do to discourage it? If not how long might I have to put up with its shenanigans?
[more inside]posted by itsjustanalias at 2:19 PM PST - 19 comments
Please help me figure out how much I should get paid now that I am going from full-time to part-time.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:36 PM PST - 9 comments
My husband's 18 year old nephew may be moving in with us and I need some suggestions to make it a good experience.
[more inside]posted by Kimberly at 1:31 PM PST - 16 comments
At Target, there is a tiny little aisle of cheap one-CD software games priced at $10 or less. Which ones aren't insidious?
[more inside]posted by Ky at 12:15 PM PST - 19 comments
Please help me find a red dress for my wedding day! I am looking for any online stores that sell ethnic or peasant-style clothes in plus sizes and I am running out of time.
[more inside]posted by evilcupcakes at 12:06 PM PST - 15 comments
Traveling to London / Oxford on July 2nd. Tore some ankle ligaments 6 days ago. Looking for advice on the next few days of recovery, and traveling with crutches.
[more inside]posted by the bricabrac man at 11:40 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I get tested to see if I'm missing any trace minerals or vitamins in my diet without health insurance?
posted by parallax7d at 11:31 AM PST - 16 comments
How do I determine how much I should be paid? Or perhaps, how do I determine how much I
feel I should be paid? Long explanation, of course.
[more inside]posted by NemesisVex at 11:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I find a photo/art "alphabet" of found objects, science/nature stuff, or anything just really cool? Kind of like the
Butterfly Alphabet, but either public domain or usable with attribution?
[more inside]posted by Jennifer S. at 11:18 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me figure out why my new Ipod Touch seems to be playing podcasts at faster than normal speed and to fix the problem.
[more inside]posted by Xurando at 11:03 AM PST - 2 comments
Why do I keep getting a jock itch like rash every time I go to a tanning bed? Is this jock itch or an allergic reaction? What's going on?
[more inside]posted by geoff. at 10:51 AM PST - 7 comments
After a murder or sudden death, do the deceased's family members really have to go down to the morgue to "identify the body" or is this just a dramatic construct of movies and television?
[more inside]posted by hamsterdam at 10:43 AM PST - 25 comments
I'd appreciate recommendations for places in Colorado Springs that provide fingernail painting and massages.
[more inside]posted by mightshould at 10:13 AM PST - 3 comments
SmokeDetectorFilter: When my smoke detectors go off and I press their happy buttons, why don't they shush? How do I make them shush?
[more inside]posted by foooooogasm at 9:52 AM PST - 17 comments
A coworker is testing for her black belt in taekwondo this weekend, and I'm looking for ideas of how we can celebrate her achievement at the office.
[more inside]posted by Balonious Assault at 9:44 AM PST - 9 comments
I am looking to make Five Intersecting Tetrahedra out of wood. I have made the paper model using the instructions
here - when it's done, it looks like
this. However, I am at a loss when it comes to figuring out the angles at the apex of each point where three units meet.
[more inside]posted by alrightokay at 9:42 AM PST - 10 comments
My nephew just turned 1. I only have $150 but I want to get him something cool that he'll appreciate in the future.
[more inside]posted by carpyful at 9:39 AM PST - 20 comments
I'm looking for music similar to Within Temptation (symphonic metal, preferably female-fronted). Should be easy, but there's a catch...
[more inside]posted by CrazyGabby at 9:29 AM PST - 23 comments
How is it like to own a ball python? I'm asking for personal experiences only please, as I can always Google for husbandry, etc.
posted by Yasuo at 9:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Is there a site that keeps track of foley sound clichés in movies, hopefully sorted by the sound as well as by movie?
[more inside]posted by FatherDagon at 8:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Mid-level Facebook user and low-level Twitterer seeks way to maximize these social media services for networking, information aggregation, and long walks on the beach. Oh, yeah, all while not spending every waking nanosecond online hitting "refresh."
[more inside]posted by shallowcenter at 7:16 AM PST - 6 comments
How can an American beginning (art) school in an EU country get a scholarship from sources in the US?
[more inside]posted by breadfruit at 6:56 AM PST - 1 comments
Human rights luminaries. And/or recent human rights books. Any suggestions for a human rights conference speaker or a recent human rights book to read?
[more inside]posted by semacd at 5:37 AM PST - 13 comments
Is there any restrictions on advertising consulting services using the term "six sigma". Do I have to be certified or pay licensing fees before offering consulting services on the topic?
[more inside]posted by mathiu at 4:18 AM PST - 3 comments
I want to make a book out of AskMeFi threads. Any free programs that can help me do this?
[more inside]posted by alona at 3:37 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm putting together a business model for my web application. As part of my expenditure, I need to estimate how many servers I need as a function of number of users. What's a good first step to finding this out?
[more inside]posted by tomargue at 1:33 AM PST - 4 comments
Chalkboard paint vs. matte dark latex paint: what's the difference? I know chalkboard paint has fine grit in it but is it necessary? Does the chalk come off easier?
posted by Foam Pants at 12:32 AM PST - 6 comments
frivolous absurd question filter: if f(x) = "the length of shelf space required (in metres) to house every book (in english paperback edition) to have sold more than x copies in the last hundred years", what value of x would fill three ikea billy bookcases?
[more inside]posted by compound eye at 12:15 AM PST - 4 comments
June 25
Sound trouble on Acer Aspire One netbook: Was working perctly, suddenly it's unlistenably lagging/stuttering.
[more inside]posted by kaspen at 11:24 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm reading the Sandman comic collections for the first time. It seems to me there's a missing love story for Morpheus. Help me locate it!?
[more inside]posted by wavejumper at 11:13 PM PST - 11 comments
Dads moving south and want's to give me the family home, Hurray! What is the best way to go about this, deed it over, sell, ect. we're in Ohio by the way.
[more inside]posted by Benzle at 10:53 PM PST - 6 comments
What's the name of this short documentary film? It follows a street musician on the NYC subway. Then he sets up his boom box and sings an amazing version of Michael Jackson's "Ben."
posted by Kirklander at 10:42 PM PST - 3 comments
I am moving to Seattle/Redmond/Bellevue after being in Los Angeles for quite a long time. Moving from SoCal to WA is quite a change and I interested in getting tips/recommendations/suggestions from the hive mind to help me adjust in the new city.
[more inside]posted by bbyboi at 10:18 PM PST - 29 comments
I am having a problem with some JavaScript and Wordpress. It worked a minute ago but now it seems broken.
[more inside]posted by lilkeith07 at 9:58 PM PST - 1 comments
So I just got my water tested, and the lead level was about 43 parts per billion. Should I be concerned?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:27 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I get more will power? More specifically when it comes to guys? Even more specifically, to exes, and calling them?
[more inside]posted by KateHasQuestions at 8:55 PM PST - 18 comments
I have a text file containing a list of image filenames and I'd like to be able to point at a folder and have it select, move or label based on the list of filenames. Is there software, script or tool that makes automating this possible?
[more inside]posted by tinamonster at 7:39 PM PST - 22 comments
I use
Trulia for the United States and
Funda for The Netherlands whilst looking for property. Anyone have an inclusive site such as these for real estate in another country? Preferably for another European country or South American.
posted by AdamOddo at 6:39 PM PST - 7 comments
How can we make the most of our time in Kakadu National Park? We fly into Darwin on Friday July 10 around 3pm, and have an early flight out on the morning of July 15, so we'd need to be back in Darwin the night of the 14th. We'd like to spend as much of our time as possible seeing Kakadu.
[more inside]posted by Dasein at 6:00 PM PST - 1 comments
What does the blue flag with a wavy white line (horizontal, I believe) represent?
[more inside]posted by sicem07 at 5:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Help identify the titles of two cool sci-fi movies involving psychic abilities. The first is about a man with the psychic ability to order others. He'd get a nosebleed when he overdid it (I think... I hope I'm not mistaken with Firestarter here). At some point he was kidnapped by a government agency. The film ended with a psychic duel between the protagonist and another psychic.
[more inside]posted by andreinla at 5:21 PM PST - 23 comments
So, apparently I need glasses. Where can this Canadian get the best deal on some designer frames?
[more inside]posted by synecdoche at 4:59 PM PST - 11 comments
So, I saw Howard Dean on the Colbert Report last night. Please help me with some specific action steps regarding health care and the future of the USA.
[more inside]posted by zeek321 at 4:59 PM PST - 10 comments
i am thinking about asking my MD for an antidepressant prescription and would like to know what to ask for.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:49 PM PST - 22 comments
License Agreement - Exclusive Rights to Sell Service/Access in Exchange for Royalties - where else can I find good examples?
[more inside]posted by slo at 3:27 PM PST - 5 comments
Has anybody seen the limited edition coconut m&m's for sale in Chicago? If so, where?
[more inside]posted by HeroZero at 2:57 PM PST - 6 comments
Photography and travel. What is the law regarding photography on airports? Details inside.
[more inside]posted by Danniman at 2:42 PM PST - 7 comments
YANAD, but I'm having some noticeable pain in my right (dominant) hand in the muscle in between my index & middle finger knuckles on the back of my hand. I'm also writing my dissertation.
[more inside]posted by sararah at 2:29 PM PST - 10 comments
401(k) Question: I've been offered a job where new employees are eligible to enroll in what the company calls its "401(k)/Profit Sharing plan" after a year on the job. The firm has open enrollment for the plan twice a year - Jan. 1 & July 1. They've asked me to start working in the middle of next month, which means I wouldn't be eligible to participate in the plan until Jan. 1, 2011 - just under 1.5 years away. Is it worth asking if they can grant me slightly early eligibility for the July 1, 2010 enrollment date?
[more inside]posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 2:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me replace my aging home OpenBSD desktop machine running mail, DNS, DHCP, apache and pf with something quieter and more power efficient.
[more inside]posted by pbh at 1:36 PM PST - 20 comments
This is something that's been bugging me for a while....
Given a USB port and an LED (perhaps more components required?), and a program running on the PC, how do you get from here, to the simplest case I can think of - making a line of code flip the state of an LED? Either a practical example, or some recommendations for topics that would drag me in the right direction.
[more inside]posted by BishopsLoveScifi at 1:28 PM PST - 12 comments
I am trying to quit smoking. I have never been a heavy smoker, but maybe most a half pack, at least 2 per day over a sporatic 10 years (year off here and there). During the day I'm cutting down by using only one or two those 2MG low dosage suckers from over-the-counter... but at night (so far, haven't been doing this long) I have had a few cigarettes. Am I killing myself? You are not my doctor, I know.
posted by eatdonuts at 1:26 PM PST - 12 comments
Three iPhone keyboard questions: Bluetooth
keyboard support in 3.0? Any product announcements? Support for 2G iPhones?
[more inside]posted by exhilaration at 1:19 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me figure out what to do to get proper maintenance in my rented apartment within a condo building.
[more inside]posted by ocherdraco at 12:32 PM PST - 11 comments
1 dog is great, surely 2 dogs is even better, right? Advice wanted about adding another dog to the family.
[more inside]posted by gofargogo at 12:12 PM PST - 24 comments
Father born in England. Father now a Canadian citizen. As his son, what are my live/work options for E.U. and U.K.? Singular circumstances...
[more inside]posted by Muirwylde at 11:47 AM PST - 13 comments
A couple of my friends are coming to New York to visit near the end of July, and we want to take in a show (preferably a musical). We're all students and we're trying to find cheap tickets, but we want to have this sorted out in advance instead of waiting to buy tickets day-of. Does anyone know a good way to do this? I'm in New York if it's something that needs to be done in person, although through a website would be preferable. We're just looking for good deals or discounts, or something.
Also I know nothing about Broadway, so recommendations for fun shows would be very welcome!
posted by howgenerica at 11:33 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm teaching a course on bioinformatic programming for high schoolers. Which language should I teach it in? And do you have any nifty ideas for easy projects that fall under the bioinformatics header?
[more inside]posted by bergeycm at 11:22 AM PST - 20 comments
Are there any good overnight/weekend camping/other trips in and around Baltimore for two cyclists staying on the pavement? No car. Trying to make my honey's graduation & birthday a good one.
[more inside]posted by SirNovember at 11:18 AM PST - 4 comments
I use Lightroom instead of iPhoto. How can I forge a better relationship between my iPhone and Lightroom?
[more inside]posted by metamush at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
Plumbing filter: When I'm running the shower, the cold water handle creeps up by itself until the water is tepid. How do I fix it?
[more inside]posted by cgs at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm trying to understand what distinguishes a blog from a website. Is it technical? Content? User?
posted by Pineapplicious at 10:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Barcelona architecture: I'm looking for an image of a specific piece of modern architecture in the Barri Raval, Barcelona
[more inside]posted by Flashman at 9:57 AM PST - 2 comments
Scaling down div width to fit around image which has been scaled down via its height element??
[more inside]posted by theRussian at 9:43 AM PST - 5 comments
Easy Windows XP question, yet hard to google:
Is there anyway to set the 'select file' dialog boxes used by virtually every program to sort by Modified Date instead of Name?
[more inside]posted by ZackTM at 9:36 AM PST - 1 comments
A boy buys an earring at an old junk shop, either he can't afford both or the guy sells it to him for a great price because there's no pair for it. Once he start wearing it though, trash becomes attracted to him. He ends up taking refuge (I think) in a phone booth and the trash falls away when he takes out the earring. My question, what show was this?
[more inside]posted by abitha! at 9:33 AM PST - 5 comments
Mosquitoes in Manhattan: how do you keep them out of your apartment? Screens are not an option for me. I have heard recommendations from citronella candles to garlic powder mixed with water. What works for you?
posted by helios410 at 9:21 AM PST - 18 comments
Any married Moms out there took a job in another city or state because you need a job and there was nothing available in your profession locally? I am assuming that you come home on weekends. What are the ages of your kids? How does family life work? How is it working out financially--renting a house/apartment, paying for two households--is it worth it? How does the hubby deal with it?
[more inside]posted by sandra194 at 9:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Do you know of any old books which predicted (correctly or incorrectly) 'future' advances and applications of emergent technology?
[more inside]posted by Pennyblack at 8:46 AM PST - 19 comments
Are there any sites out there for organizing people to work on collaborative projects or new ideas?
[more inside]posted by Muffpub at 7:28 AM PST - 8 comments
In Maryland, can a new to MD resident (with an MD license) bring in his out of state vehicle at a registered "Tag and Title" service center as opposed to using the MVA or is that a service only for cars already registered with Maryland?
posted by Loto at 7:12 AM PST - 5 comments
I'd like to purchase a cheap (~$400-$500) laptop with certain requirements. The more I look, the more confused I get. Please help me.
[more inside]posted by billysumday at 6:10 AM PST - 27 comments
I would like to photograph a fairly large number of archival documents and old books, and then make them look like a regular black and white photocopy.
[more inside]posted by agent99 at 5:39 AM PST - 7 comments
A beginner needs help figuring out if she can do something with a website on her own or needs a professional.
[more inside]posted by Megami at 4:26 AM PST - 15 comments
Choosing a bachelor's degree program if I want to be a mediator: social science or sociology (or something else?)
[more inside]posted by Danila at 1:55 AM PST - 17 comments
UltraVNC on Vista connecting to OSX is very very slow - is there anything faster?
[more inside]posted by jimjam at 12:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Where can I buy an unlined or lightweight men's linen jacket or similar like
this for very hot, humid Kyoto summer? Must be worn with white dress shirt, tie and black pants. Degree of difficulty: 46L/XL and shipping to Japan.
[more inside]posted by planetkyoto at 12:53 AM PST - 15 comments
June 24
I host a gothic/industrial radio show, but I've taken a break as I ran out of ideas. Please suggest any suitable bands, labels, blogs, or other sources of inspiration. More details inside.
[more inside]posted by filthy light thief at 11:43 PM PST - 35 comments
I want to be more extroverted and confident and practice starting conversations with strangers... what are some good conversation openers? Tips?
[more inside]posted by Chrysalis at 11:33 PM PST - 17 comments
I just got a raise. Yay! So here's my question: how good is it? Will a raise of this size make my life more comfortable? Nitty gritty details (lots of numbers!) inside.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:32 PM PST - 28 comments
Asking for a co-worker I wish to impress: how to transfer music from a Creative Zen ONTO his new (Vista running) laptop?
[more inside]posted by infinityjinx at 8:44 PM PST - 4 comments
I bought a Samsung S3 mp3 player for the specific purpose of studying sets of mp3s that need to be played in a specific order. Problem: it doesn't seem to want me to play those songs in order.
[more inside]posted by flibbertigibbet at 6:58 PM PST - 9 comments
The research director at an institution where I applied for an entry-level research position happens to be an alumnus of my university (same school, too, except four decades earlier). In our alumni career center, he has indicated that he would not mind being contacted. Should I contact him? How?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:28 PM PST - 11 comments
I have photos from two consecutive years, in which my brother was 6 mos - 18 mos. I can group the photos somewhat by clothing or activity - but can I separate them into the two years at all reliably? I know nothing about child development, and can't tell myself from looking at the faces.
[more inside]posted by mccn at 5:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Windows 7 Beta Filter: Windows 7 makes any file transferred from another computer read-only. How can I disable this feature?
[more inside]posted by nikkorizz at 5:24 PM PST - 4 comments
The book I just received from Amazon is covered in ants, which have now infested my mailbox (and my nightmares). What to do, whom to contact?
[more inside]posted by thebazilist at 5:23 PM PST - 38 comments
What kind of flashlight did Pablo Picasso use to create the first "light painting" photographs?
[more inside]posted by myrrh at 5:01 PM PST - 3 comments
What is the simplest free webmail service?
I work at a public library and there are a lot of very technologically inexperienced people here who need to sign up for email accounts.
Usually, they are trying to get a job that can only be applied for online.
[more inside]posted by exceptinsects at 4:24 PM PST - 22 comments
seeking oasis: roadtrip from phx to la - looking for good camping with natural water in between the two cities. mid-desert hot springs or cliff diving or swimming holes?
[more inside]posted by babsomatica at 3:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Name-my-research-project-filter: Looking for a clever word or play on words that somehow evokes the idea of a friendly conversation between two people or a group. Sort of like "dialectic", but more cooperative and constructive. My brain is burnt out... vocabulary virtuosos, please hope me!
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 2:42 PM PST - 24 comments
What are the pitfalls, annoyances, and deal breakers of different briefcase types? Help me not regret a purchase!
[more inside]posted by FuManchu at 2:39 PM PST - 13 comments
How do you learn professionalism? Someone close to me just lost her second job in a year and it sounds to me like the bottom line is her skills are very good but her conduct is less than professional.
[more inside]posted by Jandasmo at 2:05 PM PST - 25 comments
Photography-filter: As a total beginner to photography, I've been learning all about the basic techniques with my new DLSR. However I've been recently getting very inspired by film photography shot on 35mm film like Lomos, Yashica T4s. How can I emulate this style on a Digital SLR? [More inside]
[more inside]posted by ashaw at 1:30 PM PST - 17 comments
How do you deal with ethnic stereotyping from a colleague in the form of innocent questions?
[more inside]posted by evadery at 1:11 PM PST - 26 comments
Recently I had a great meal at a place in Southern California. They bring out a bunch of boiled shrimp (and other assorted items) in a huge bag, covered and mixed with a spice rub. The rub consisted of a cajun mix, a lemon pepper mix, and garlic butter.
Since I live very far away from this restaurant, any tips on how could I recreate this dish at home? It was very yummy!
[more inside]posted by thisperon at 1:11 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there any way I can get cable to my house even though it's listed as "not in a cable area"? It's very near one!
[more inside]posted by katrielalex at 1:10 PM PST - 6 comments
For the past year, caffeine has had a strange effect on me. I drink soda or coffee -- and within minutes, I feel groggy, fuzzy headed, and almost kind of drunk. I get absolutely no stimulating effects. The more I drink, the more fuzzy-drunk I feel. Caffeine used to make me feel wonderful -- awake, cheerful, on-point. I've never drank an excessive amount (2 coffees a day, max). Can anyone explain what might be going on in my brain chemicals?
posted by the jam at 1:00 PM PST - 18 comments
UK Citizenship: has anyone successfully dealt with protracted absences during their qualifying period?
[more inside]posted by Mutant at 12:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Please, help me deal with a justified last-minute anxiety, regarding a Very Important oral presentation (end of the year research presentation), that will introduce a more than average research (due to personal problems, which interfered with academic work). Also, help me think about the right attitude to adopt towards my teachers on D-day.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:47 PM PST - 3 comments
I've been asked to perform a marriage ceremony in Los Angeles sometime in January. I live in New York. What do I need to do to become legally certified to perform this marriage? Here are the options that I know of...
[more inside]posted by hermitosis at 12:14 PM PST - 15 comments
How do I set up an e-commerce site that accepts photo uploads and takes credit card payments?
[more inside]posted by designbot at 11:42 AM PST - 8 comments
What is the best way to clean this mailing list of bad email addresses? Difficulty: No address cleaners, but I do have a snapshot - the results of sending a newsletter to the list, and the resultant bounce reports. I have this information in several forms..
[more inside]posted by By The Grace of God at 11:34 AM PST - 4 comments
My roommates kicked out our 4th roommate mid-month without consulting me and have since made several decisions that I believe have prevented us from finding someone for next month. I am not on the lease and my opinion has totally been discounted in this process, do I have any ethical (not legal) obligation to kick in for next month's rent?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:27 AM PST - 27 comments
I am thinking about incorporating my web-based software startup. First, I am not sure if it makes sense to incorporate. Second, if I do incorporate, I am not not sure where in the world ( not just the U.S. ) I should incorporate.
[more inside]posted by jasondigitized at 10:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me with a mnemonic device to remember that "prone" is face down, "supine" is face up.
posted by thebrokedown at 10:35 AM PST - 29 comments
Last year we went on a camping trip to PEI and Nova Scotia and we had a great time. This summer we are thinking of going on a similar getaway. But in the last week or so, we've noticed articles online about a
fire ant infestation. How widespread is the ant problem? Should we think about going somewhere else on our camping trip?
posted by o0dano0o at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
Recently, after eating raw sugar snap peas, I've been getting tender spots on my lips and my throat gets dry and slightly sore. It goes away after a half hour or so. What is this? An allergy?
posted by downing street memo at 10:06 AM PST - 10 comments
EastBayFilter: Please suggest some fun but laid-back activities for a very pregnant woman's birthday this weekend in the SF East Bay or Marin.
[more inside]posted by gnutron at 10:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Our daughter is turning three next week, and we're looking for ideas for a fun time with her and her little friends, about eight to ten kids ranging from two to five years old. What makes for an excellent birthday for preschoolers?
posted by Pater Aletheias at 9:42 AM PST - 16 comments
How has the process of renting an apartment in Brooklyn changed because of the current economic crisis?
[more inside]posted by airguitar2 at 9:36 AM PST - 7 comments
How to promote my work online. I am an architect. NY and Mexico.
I am trying to figure ways to build myself/my work.
How to submit your work/name to design blogs, etc. w/out being a jerk?
No name here; I'm not using this place for that purpose.
posted by ebesan at 9:30 AM PST - 6 comments
What are the locations of known plague pits in London, and are any maps available showing them?
posted by Artw at 8:58 AM PST - 10 comments
As a [high school] teacher, I'm being encouraged to include a little bit of ethics into my courses. Can anyone recommend a book about ethics that's not boring or difficult to understand, and can that can help me with this?
[more inside]posted by CrazyLemonade at 8:44 AM PST - 18 comments
Help me find Video of English girl group trio The Pipettes playing with only a (very raspy) keyboard in a live appearance? It must be a record store but I have this memory of it being a library. Song was probably We are the Pipettes. Sound quality is quite good & camera is steady.
[more inside]posted by morganw at 8:39 AM PST - 3 comments
Choralfilter: I want to sing in a choir in London. Have you/do you sing in a London choir, and is it for me?
[more inside]posted by greenish at 8:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Is there a way to automatically generate a daily compilation of tumblr posts into a single Wordpress blog post?
[more inside]posted by kmel at 8:09 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm looking for films in which someone knows something important but no one will listen to them. Sarah Conner in Terminator 2, Rosemary in Rosemary's Baby, Horton in Horton Hears a Who. Others? Obscure or famous; either is good.
posted by mammalian at 8:04 AM PST - 45 comments
What does the Latin "
prima melior" mean in English? It was the name given to beer reserved for the honored guests at monasteries in the Middle Ages.
[more inside]posted by sixpack at 7:40 AM PST - 8 comments
I’m fascinated by the Mandelbrot Set but I don’t understand the math behind it. Can you help?
[more inside]posted by bondcliff at 7:13 AM PST - 22 comments
What are the right headphones for me? Big head, normal ears, likes loud noises, $100-$200 budget. Mostly for listening to music on my iPod Touch, occasionally playing games on my computer using it's (reasonably competent) onboard audio. I understand the listening experience is subjective, but if I can narrow it down to a short list, I can work on getting my head on various items to see how they work for me.
[more inside]posted by Rendus at 7:12 AM PST - 18 comments
Does anyone know where I can find an old wood lathe to restore and turn massive burls? This isn't your father's lathe, it's more likely your great grandfather's lathe and hasn't been out of the barn since before the War. It weighs half a ton. If you hang out at the VFW or in old union halls and ask around a massive bowl will be your reward for the beta. I'll go anywhere in the Northeast if it's cheap and farther than that if it is free.
posted by mearls at 6:58 AM PST - 9 comments
"Pea green pink Irish Catholic" - what, if anything, does this phrase mean and/or refer to?
[more inside]posted by MaudB at 6:42 AM PST - 17 comments
Having run split tests on the e-commerce website at work, how do I extract meaningful conclusions from the raw data?
[more inside]posted by gi_wrighty at 6:13 AM PST - 2 comments
Looking for an expert hair colorist in Atlanta. Any recommendations?
posted by Juicylicious at 5:32 AM PST - 5 comments
Homeworkfilter: I'm using VB 2008 Express and I need some help with checkboxes.
[more inside]posted by icarus at 5:22 AM PST - 2 comments
MolecularBiologyFilter: Embarrassingly easy question for any immunologists out there: are Toll-like receptors (or other pathogen recognition receptors) only expressed in professional antigen presenting cells (DCs, macrophages etc), or are they in e.g. epithelial cells too?
[more inside]posted by metaBugs at 4:59 AM PST - 7 comments
When is it worth trying to fix your own appliances (an Amana ARB1917 bottom-freezer fridge in my case)?
[more inside]posted by Shepherd at 3:30 AM PST - 11 comments
CanonFilter: It appears I have dirt inside the my Canon 28-135mm lens... Rather, it looks to me like it's on the inner optics, and not the prime lens...
[more inside]posted by disillusioned at 2:09 AM PST - 6 comments
I wish to apply for a job that is advertised as full-time. At which stage should I mention that I would prefer a part-time job?
[more inside]posted by ask me please at 1:38 AM PST - 10 comments
How do you find a good accountant, or other professional, to help you decide when it's right to buy a house?
[more inside]posted by heathkit at 1:04 AM PST - 9 comments
Shimano parts filter- I have a ultegra 6500 crankset and rear cassette, but the 105 STI shifters (5600) seem to be a hundred bucks cheaper on ebay than the ultegras. Since their both 9 speeds, would it be a problem to use the 105 shifters with my ultegra gears?
[more inside]posted by Large Marge at 12:13 AM PST - 18 comments
June 23
What are some books I can read before my trip to Europe that will help me get in the mood?
[more inside]posted by Dilemma at 10:36 PM PST - 24 comments
I'm looking for a new watch. My current watch is a Lorus Fusion 7T92-X001 as pictured
here, and I'm very happy with the look of it (its a lot more silver looking than that picture implies). Mostly it seems to have an organic flow to the look of it which I like, its not chunky or anything like that.
However all the knobs have stopped working, I can't change the date/time, the pins keep breaking, and the cost to repair seems inordinately high, perhaps its time for a new watch. Can anyone have a look at that and pick something they think I might like?
Don't worry about cost or anything like that :)
Thanks!
posted by Admira at 10:26 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there a Slingbox-like device that will let me send a broadcast TV signal to myself,
including closed captions?
posted by Yakuman at 10:17 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm trying to find the easiest photo blogging software for my father (age 74) for his travel blog.
[more inside]posted by jcdill at 10:08 PM PST - 10 comments
I was told that foreign films that entered Poland during Communist times were dubbed into Polish but all of the voice work for both genders was acted out by one man. Is this true?
posted by parmanparman at 8:28 PM PST - 22 comments
Help to find a print of a painting for my MIL. Difficulty:only have a description of the subject matter, not the title nor artist.
[more inside]posted by Wild_Eep at 7:28 PM PST - 11 comments
I want to clean up my start menu on Dell Inspiron E1705 with Windows XP Pro. Computer beginning to run slowly. I use computer almost exclusively for internet, word-processing and Quicken. I have trouble identifying which entries on start menu to delete.
posted by psc1860 at 7:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Public education filter: if you went to school in a good district, a not-so-great district, or an in-between district, how did it affect the quality of your education and your success later in life?
[more inside]posted by Bardolph at 7:11 PM PST - 37 comments
I installed software that came with a Brother MFC-9840CDW all-in-one and now my dell computer is having multiple problems at startup. The application itself failed to start citing missing registry data. Then, on restarting I get "Services.exe - Application Error" and clicking either OK or cancel causes an automatic shutdown timer to start.
[more inside]posted by N2O1138 at 6:12 PM PST - 1 comments
I need to order pizza for a focus group of undergraduate students meeting at lunchtime. 29 students have signed up in advance (+3 facilitators), but I expect fewer to actually show up; the meeting is voluntary but some will receive extra credit in class for attending.
How many 16" pizzas should I order?
[more inside]posted by zepheria at 6:06 PM PST - 24 comments
I realize that this is a long shot, but lately I've had a hankering to play some of the old classic Sierra games from my childhood--specifically the Hoyle ones listed
here (note: annoying music plays). Problem: I'm on a Mac.
[more inside]posted by leesh at 5:05 PM PST - 14 comments
Asking for a not-so-tech-savvy friend... Is Ooma VOIP a decent service? Does anyone have any personal accounts to share?
[more inside]posted by hippybear at 4:01 PM PST - 6 comments
Looking for books about the Cold War for French high school students. More below.
[more inside]posted by jackmcc at 4:00 PM PST - 3 comments
in my work, there is a requirement to test two plastics and compare the properties for an automotive application. the testing is done by an external agency, with whom i have no background, and they just give a table of results.
what tests are they doing, how do they do them, why do they do them, and what tricks should i be on the lookout for?
[more inside]posted by edtut at 4:00 PM PST - 2 comments
A couple of people at my company have accidently sent emails to groups of contacts using the To: field rather than the Bcc: field against company policy. What are the legal ramifications?
[more inside]posted by talkingmuffin at 3:32 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there any kind of critical consensus about the claim made by Henry Binder and Hershel Parker in the 1980s that previous editions of Stephen Crane's
Red Badge of Courage were prepared with cuts demanded mostly by the original publisher and that the edition most people have read is thus much less darkly ironic than it should be, and that Binder's new presentation is a more accurate representation of Crane's original intent?
posted by mediareport at 3:24 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm in the market for a used car and I'd like one that won't disintegrate on me before I'm done paying for it. I have a total budget of $6k and want to buy from a dealer. What should I be looking for in terms of models, makes, and mileage? My top priorities are price, reliability, and MPG (in that order.) Assume I know nothing about cars. Because I don't.
posted by richrad at 3:18 PM PST - 23 comments
My spouse wants to bike to work, but doesn't want to wear a helmet, citing "heat" and "helmet hair" as the main reasons. With no concern for price, what helmet brands or models would best prevent those "
horrible" conditions?
[more inside]posted by CancerMan at 2:43 PM PST - 67 comments
Anyone know where I can get the silver bracelet Kirsten Dunst wears near the end of 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind' when she is listening to her tape...
posted by heather-b at 1:40 PM PST - 9 comments
What's the best way to search distant local newspaper archives for information on a crime that occurred almost 30 years ago in Birmingham, Alabama?
[more inside]posted by Doug at 1:10 PM PST - 6 comments
I want to donate $500 to my favorite local volunteer-run non-profit. I'm friends with the folks who run the thing, and would prefer to remain anonymous. I know which bank we use, and can name 2-3 of the 5 people on the account. Can I just show up at the bank and deposit this money? Is there any reason why I shouldn't do this?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:09 PM PST - 21 comments
Writing a funeral scene. Am familiar only with Jewish funerals. What happens, graveside, at a Catholic funeral? Prayers? How is the casket carried, and covered with dirt? Any specific rituals I should know about?
If any knows particularly what happens at a Catholic funeral in France this would be even more helpful.
posted by Wittamer at 1:09 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me find classification stickers for library books, specifically for "fantasy" books.
[more inside]posted by val5a at 12:58 PM PST - 3 comments
As a former scientist, help me gain some faith in economics. What were the great successes of economics as a tool for making better decisions in the last 100 years?
[more inside]posted by zaebiz at 12:54 PM PST - 20 comments
Looking for good charities for helping to progress women's rights in the Middle East.
[more inside]posted by Zoyashka at 12:38 PM PST - 5 comments
We're moving into a new place in a few weeks, and we've got a nice glass block "window" in the bedroom. We love it, but the boyfriend needs darky darkness in order to sleep at night and there's a street light right outside the window. Help me figure out a window covering/curtain/shade/other!
[more inside]posted by bienbiensuper at 12:27 PM PST - 22 comments
Is it possible to find sheet music for background vocals of a 40 yo cover of a classic tune?
[more inside]posted by goalyeehah at 12:18 PM PST - 2 comments
I was driving down the (somewhat busy, but not congested) freeway in a sports car, and a motorcyclist wanted to... play? Another sports car took took up the offer. What is this? What are these games and how are they played? What sort of things do people do to eek out some (quasi-legal?) fun in traffic? (I don't plan on participating, but I'm curious about the interaction)
[more inside]posted by anonymisc at 12:15 PM PST - 17 comments
My mother had forgotten her Gmail password and no longer had access to the e-mail address that was used to set up the account. I used the form Google provides for this situation but there seems to have been a problem.
[more inside]posted by Tenuki at 12:12 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for good composition software on Mac. No actual recorded tracks- it'd be all Kurzweil PC-88 inputted MIDI. Must-haves include fairly easy ability to just jump in and start composin', a music score notation interface, very realistic quality of the instruments (i.e., that my midi inputted keyboard can still sound like a darn good bass guitar), and decent ability to refine the sound quality. [more inside]
[more inside]posted by hincandenza at 11:49 AM PST - 9 comments
Newbie gardening question: I'm very new to gardening and have some questions about drainage. I live in an apartment, so can only grow things in containers. For plants on the balcony, I'm using terra cotta pots with a hole in the bottom and setting them on the matching saucers. But what about indoor plants? Do all pots need drainage holes?
[more inside]posted by wsquared at 11:46 AM PST - 11 comments
Our office recently changed ISPs, which meant changing our public IPs. Connectivity issues abound. I'm fairly certain the firewall is at fault, but I'm not sure where to go from here.
[more inside]posted by lholladay at 11:42 AM PST - 6 comments
Why do MRI's take so long?
Just went in for an MRI of my knee (fingers crossed), and I noticed that MRI machines have gotten significantly smaller (this one was the size of a refrigerator). But the scanning process still took more than 30 minutes.
[more inside]posted by swngnmonk at 11:34 AM PST - 7 comments
DIY computer case, Theres a lot of cool computer cases out there that people have built. I want to join the ranks. Yet I cant seem to find any tips on getting started. Any links, know of some blogger who posted a how to or a step by step account of what they did? I want to use Ponoko or hand craft to make a PC case from wood or acrylic for a micro ATX board I have.
posted by tropikal at 11:27 AM PST - 7 comments
Non-U.S. residents: Aside from language issues, what issues can U.S. web designers keep in mind to make their sites ideally usable for you?
[more inside]posted by kalapierson at 11:20 AM PST - 15 comments
Was the entire universe created by the Big Bang, or is the space/time generated by the Big Bang part of a larger universe?
[more inside]posted by Lownotes at 10:55 AM PST - 24 comments
I'd like to capture part of a Joomla site (that I run) onto an iPhone for offline browsing and searching. What's the best way?
[more inside]posted by GJSchaller at 10:45 AM PST - 1 comments
If we are driving with kids (9 and 5) from upstate NY (Rochester) to DC, where can we stop in PA off of route 15 for a picnic, run-around and see-something-cool-or-weird break?
[more inside]posted by chr1sb0y at 10:31 AM PST - 8 comments
It looks like my daughter will be earning a full scholarship to essentially the private school of her choice in NYC. These schools on average cost around $35,000/year. What's it like to go to an expensive private high school on scholarship?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:27 AM PST - 23 comments
I'm taking my 8 year old son and 10 year old daughter on a spontaneous road trip through New York City, Upstate New York and New England next week. Any suggestions?
posted by mjmcport at 10:22 AM PST - 17 comments
I recall seeing several times an excellent diagram that illustrates US immigration laws/policieis. I saw it via a link on the interwebs, but my Google Fu is betraying me, I cannot find it!
[more inside]posted by Librarygeek at 10:14 AM PST - 3 comments
cheapest blackberry-esque phone & plan, either thru Sprint or taking into account the cost of leaving Sprint...
[more inside]posted by mdn at 10:07 AM PST - 8 comments
Can you help me remember the name of a book I read 15 years ago which had a character repeatedly using the catchphrase "What the fuck, it's only a buck" when wasting money?
[more inside]posted by arniec at 9:51 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking to compile a list of all obvious direct references in "Wall-E" to silent film gags or scenes starring Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, or Harold Lloyd. Any suggestions for parallel scenes or shorts? Thanks!
posted by Misciel at 9:51 AM PST - 1 comments
I snapped and bit my nails way too short after having kicked the habit for several months. Now all my fingertips are seriously painful. Is there any kind of ointment or something I can buy at a drug store to cut down on the pain?
[more inside]posted by rivenwanderer at 9:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Want to help remember a book title? 'Course ya do! It's from the 80s and, if I remember correctly, involves some kids that discover a new game at the local arcade. There's a pilot's helmet on top of the machine, and when they try it on and attempt the game they find they can travel through time. I believe the cover was a picture of the machine and the helmet. At one point they use it to break into a research facility or something, but before that I think they go back too far and it's still being built (leading to some fretting about jumping forward in time and ending up halfway through a wall or floor). I know somebody out there can field this one!
posted by Monster_Zero at 9:33 AM PST - 2 comments
What's the best online picture gallery you have come across? Priority is the user-interface ( ease of navigation ) than the quality of the pictures themselves.
[more inside]posted by Juggernut at 8:56 AM PST - 12 comments
Please recommend a cell phone for use in the USA and Europe. Will be in London and Italy for at least six months. Would like a phone that I can use in the USA and Europe. Pay-as-you-go plan preferred. Just starting to think about a smart phone for email and wi-fi internet access. Cost is a consideration. Suggestions please.
posted by NorthCoastCafe at 8:37 AM PST - 7 comments
I installed new RAM, and blew my power supply. Now, after installing a better power supply, the same symptoms which led to the broken power supply are happening again.
What is going on?
[more inside]posted by edbyford at 8:31 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for hot leads on getting some dried rambutan in NYC or online. Trader Joe's, my old scoring spot, has turned up empty for a month and I'm not sure it will be restocked there. I've checked a couple Asian grocery stores as far as Flushing Queens but no dice. Bulk-only okay--yes, I'm that addicted.
posted by damsorrow at 8:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Should I pay off my car loan before getting a mortgage, or use that money for down payment?
[more inside]posted by zavulon at 7:54 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for arts programs in Chicago, or charities/non-profits that make and sell arts & crafts.
[more inside]posted by cusack at 7:20 AM PST - 9 comments
Should we look into compact dishwashers and portable gas stoves for our newly rented flat?
[more inside]posted by tavegyl at 6:35 AM PST - 2 comments
My grandmother's doctor just phone and used the words "Necrotic tissue". I'm now crapping myself. Should I be...?
[more inside]posted by twine42 at 5:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Just put a new hard drive in my 5G Ipod. It's sort of working but sort of not. Should I return the hard drive? Is my Ipod finally toasted?
[more inside]posted by sully75 at 5:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Asking on behalf of a friend...
'One day back in 2004 or 2005 I heard a song played on the radio. All I remember is that the song was fairly long, and that at some point it descended into a kind of blissed-out psychedelia, and I remember a stoned-sounding voice saying 'You're my butterfly' with a sense of wonder.'
Any ideas?
posted by paleyellowwithorange at 5:12 AM PST - 18 comments
Will taking a short sabbatical (2-3 months) be a major problem when applying for a mortgage?
[more inside]posted by mzanatta at 4:57 AM PST - 6 comments
Mr Mutant & I may like to attend one or more Wimbledon events this year.
Has anyone ever queued for tickets? We're a little concerned as the Wimbledon web site mentions "overnight queuing" is allowed. Even though they sell 6,000 tickets on the day of the event, are we likely to leave disappointed if we go out the morning of the event?
We don't really care who we see playing or what court; its more the experience we're interested in.
posted by Mrs Mutant at 3:26 AM PST - 10 comments
I have accidentally left some luggage at a hotel in France and need it delivered to the UK as soon as possible. All of the courier services I have been in touch with seem not to deal with personal effects. Any recommendations would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
posted by FuckingAwesome at 2:40 AM PST - 5 comments
June 22
Can anyone provide examples of works featuring stories within stories involving numerous levels of nested stories? What's the work with the "deepest" set of stories within stories?
[more inside]posted by Sangermaine at 11:13 PM PST - 58 comments
Wild hair,
related to this. I am of truly unknown Northern European ancestry (closed adoption). My hair was brown with auburn highlights before charging on to grey over the past couple years. My abundant beard was always about 30% bright copper red. Am I a redhead gene carrier?
posted by mwhybark at 10:58 PM PST - 13 comments
I have a Canon XH A1 camcorder. It's very nice and has an excellent low light mode. However, it's just too big to carry around casually.
I'm interested in getting one of the tiny Canon Vixia HD camcorders. However, most camcorders shoot terrible video anyplace that doesn't have excellent light.
Which of the Canon Vixia camcorders has the best low light performance. And, how good is it compared to the Canon XH A1 low light performance?
The most expensive Vixia appears to be the HF S10.
posted by HappyEngineer at 10:27 PM PST - 1 comments
I recently had a job interview that I felt fantastic about. However, the employer asked me to provide references. I can probably rustle up one, but other than that I've got nothing. Will this completely kill my chances of landing the job?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:06 PM PST - 13 comments
What are my options for an six week absence from work for surgery with my employer? Is Aflac what I'm looking for?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:06 PM PST - 9 comments
Is the London Pass worth the price, for tourists who will be in London for six days?
[more inside]posted by jayder at 9:38 PM PST - 9 comments
So I'm going to a wedding in August out by some lake, and I got to thinking how I'm going to be wearing this dark suit, under the sun, for hours. Now, I know there's such a thing as a drinks cooler that's solar-powered - do you think it would be possible to cover a dark suit in solar panels such that you could rig some kind of air-conditioning unit underneath? Enough to counteract having to wear a dark suit under an August sun? I recognize that this question is kinda theoretical (and vaguely silly) but I was wondering if the more tech-minded of you all might be able to provide some idea how something like this might be possible. Thanks in advance!
posted by Sully at 9:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Please help me find a contemporary photographer based on a description of his/her work. This artist uses mostly blue tones. The images are 'scenes' that he/she builds and then photographs. They are dream-scapes, and I remember them invoking a sense of loneliness. I want to say they are surrealist, but are probably considered neo-expressionist. Please help me satisfy my urge to look at this lovely work again.
posted by rumsey monument at 8:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Iranian firewallfilter: How to make SSH traffic not resemble SSH traffic, when examined by a deep packet inspection device (Ellacoya, Narus, etc)? Other advice on specific types of VPN from within Iran also welcome.
[more inside]posted by thewalrus at 8:54 PM PST - 18 comments
Looking for a publicly available graph (vertices and edges) representation of San Francisco's streets. Also called a road network I believe.
[more inside]posted by christy at 8:27 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm starting a website for students at my school to buy and sell textbooks. What would be the best way to do this?
[more inside]posted by Autarky at 7:48 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I arrange for bulletproof independent health insurance?
[more inside]posted by rr at 7:47 PM PST - 7 comments
Please help me figure out whether or not I should start a loan-out company as a working screenwriter.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:31 PM PST - 1 comments
How do I get contacts/calendar off my Win Mobile 5 device, onto my computer and then on to my new iPhone without Outlook? I'd like to migrate to Google Calendar in the process if possible.
[more inside]posted by DetonatedManiac at 6:53 PM PST - 3 comments
I've been sitting on a swiss ball (gym ball) for a few weeks and whilst I've found it's improved my pousture I like the look of the
Isokinetics Fitness Ball Chair and the
Gaiam BalanceBall they both don't ship to the UK.
Could someone please point me in the direction of an alternative product which has stockist's in the UK?
posted by nam3d at 6:48 PM PST - 2 comments
What are the most economical airlines for flights from Belfast, Ireland to Malaga, Spain?
[more inside]posted by aelish at 6:48 PM PST - 4 comments
What is the origin of
this image? Is it from an advertisement? Is it an original artwork? Photographer, artist, illustrator, ad/design agency, stock photo/illustration site - any information at all would help.
posted by solmyjuice at 6:11 PM PST - 5 comments
What are some good books (novels, preferably, but willing to look into really excellent non-fiction) to get in the mood for my trip to Sri Lanka in August?
posted by monkeygenius at 5:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Please give me advice on making the most of my upcoming vacation to Barcelona. Previous posts have been very helpful but...
[more inside]posted by OHenryPacey at 5:24 PM PST - 1 comments
All of a sudden I cant insert a table in Dramweaver MX, and it is NOT the View>Table View>Standard View versus Layout View setting (as far as I can tell).
[more inside]posted by sandra_s at 4:39 PM PST - 2 comments
If an employee makes $9.50 an hour, how much is his employer out of pocket, per hour, once you add in Social Security, Medicare, worker's comp, etc.? Please assume the employee has no benefits and no retirement contributions. This is just hourly wage + other mandatory payments.
posted by HotToddy at 4:15 PM PST - 7 comments
Passport Question: My wife and I were married in May. All of her documents now reflect her name change, with the exception of her passport, which still bears her maiden name. Will we experience any difficulties at customs while traveling abroad in July? Will it be sufficient to come armed with our marriage certificate to prove she is who she claims to be? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper at 4:04 PM PST - 12 comments
How to determine how much I'm owed by someone who's not going to pay regularly ? (in Excel preferably).
[more inside]posted by southof40 at 3:52 PM PST - 7 comments
My roommate asked for me to lower his rent. I said OK. But now I'm not so sure I should have. What should I do?
[more inside]posted by wuMeFi at 3:45 PM PST - 10 comments
First time homebuyer - "its customary to purchase the unused fuel from the seller" urf?
[more inside]posted by SirStan at 3:37 PM PST - 39 comments
Bestow upon me your vacationing wisdom. What have you learned to do - or not do - during your vacation in order to make it the most enjoyable, rejuvenative few weeks you might have all year?
[more inside]posted by kitcat at 3:34 PM PST - 31 comments
How do you stay motivated when you're living in the ghetto and broke, and how do you get an edge against the competition (for grad school/job applications) when you have such a lowly background?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:00 PM PST - 30 comments
What are you favourite iPhone/iPod Touch apps? I'm particularly interested in those that are free or cheap.
[more inside]posted by hiteleven at 2:44 PM PST - 37 comments
Returning to the States from Austria with electronic equipment: What to worry about at customs?
[more inside]posted by dunkadunc at 2:18 PM PST - 7 comments
What was the name of the website on which freelance graphic designers could publically upload their logos and banners to match a contractor's brief, on the condition that one of their designs must be purchased after an allotted time?
[more inside]posted by Black Spring at 1:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Bats are living (and excreting) in the attic of my condo unit. I first noticed them in Sept 08, and immediately contacted my property management company for removal and cleaning. Since then, I've called every 2-3 weeks and attended two HOA meetings to bring up the issue. I keep getting excuses or brushed off. How can I motivate them to ACTUALLY remove the bats, protect my unit from further infestation and clean the insulation?
[more inside]posted by steeb2er at 1:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Headline says it all: how do I make the best cannoli filling? Ricotta+powdered sugar+vanilla? How much of each (or other ingredients) should I use? I made it last night with 1.5 lb ricotta, 1 c powdered sugar, and 1/4 tsp vanilla, using a recipe in some old Italian cookbook, but it came out a bit chalky and not as thick/creamy as it is when it comes from a restaurant. Any specific pointers (or any particularly great add-ins)? Lots of Google hits, but I'm trying to filter out the noise. Thanks in advance.
posted by jroybal at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
I know YANMMD, but even my mom's various doctors can't seem to answer this question: what causes stones in the pancreatic bile duct?
[more inside]posted by Oriole Adams at 1:31 PM PST - 7 comments
What texts were examined in the 1977 Joint Matriculation Board (JMB) English A-Level exam taken by students in the United Kingdom?
posted by kyten at 12:29 PM PST - 1 comments
I have an iPhone 2g, it's jailbroken to be able to work on t-mobile. I'd like 3.0 on there. I have pwnage, I have the ipsw ready to go but I'm terrified to hit that "Restore" button...help!
[more inside]posted by Hands of Manos at 12:24 PM PST - 23 comments
Can anyone suggest a restaurant in the Orlando, Fl area that would make a good place to take a woman before proposing?
[more inside]posted by dervish at 12:06 PM PST - 14 comments
What compact gear setup is be best for taking general-purpose environmental audio field recordings while traveling?
[more inside]posted by colinmarshall at 12:00 PM PST - 7 comments
I am trying to figure out the best way to break into freelance writing on travel, wine, culture etc. - but having difficulty because I've never been published before. Is Scribd a good way to get exposure? And possibly earnings?
posted by suzanneo at 11:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Gifts for the men in my life - My uncle, Wing Chun student and motorcycle enthusiast. He doesn't dress up or wear jewelry. I usually buy spices (he cooks), or books, or something else foodie. I love my uncle mucho and want get him awesome, thoughtful gifts but I am out of thoughts.
Then there is my grandpa. He loves sweets, could care less about clothes or things. He doesn't work or go out much. I usually get him sweets, cakes, cookies and he seems to like it but it is feeling like time to try something else. He doesn't drink or smoke anymore. Loves to play lotto. Or is a gambling addict. Depends on how you look at it.
So - any gift ideas for these non-fancy guys?
posted by mokeydraws at 11:43 AM PST - 16 comments
What kind of job can I get with this business degree that would let me have a degree of autonomy over my work, interact with my coworkers, and provide a measure of stability in this unhappy economic climate?
[more inside]posted by Phire at 11:36 AM PST - 5 comments
Can I use my Blackberry Bold AT&T SIM Card in an iPhone?
My internet research has left me with the following impression:
If the SIM card is linked to a blackberry data plan, when I put it in the iPhone I will not have data, only voice.
[more inside]posted by thankyoumuchly at 11:34 AM PST - 7 comments
I own two pieces of jewelry. I want more jewelry like them, and I don't know who designed either of them.
[more inside]posted by jeather at 11:32 AM PST - 6 comments
I can't tell if this job opportunity in Abu Dhabi is the chance of a lifetime or a potentially huge mistake.
[more inside]posted by fiery.hogue at 11:12 AM PST - 8 comments
What should I study this summer in preparation for my third year of Arabic?
[more inside]posted by proj at 11:12 AM PST - 1 comments
Can you think of any films that include a scene where the characters play Charades, or a similar party game?
[more inside]posted by Beardman at 11:09 AM PST - 34 comments
I'm gay. I'm in DC. I just don't have what it takes to go out and "meet" guys at bars. It's time to hit up the online dating scene, but there are soooo many different services and options, it's hard to know where to start. Who should I create a profile/start a subscription with?
[more inside]posted by Franklin76 at 10:23 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I get over feeling like a total idiot for believing in a relationship that she ended without a second thought?
[more inside]posted by buzzkillington at 10:17 AM PST - 18 comments
I want to write my U.S. Congressman on at least one delicate topic. But, I'm kind of paranoid that my letter will become public record that is subject to a FOIA request. I have a very distinctive name that when Googled, I pop up immediately in the form of my professional profile. I don't want what I write to my Congressman to be available to anyone to read and who then pops my name into a search engine and they find me on the internet.
Am I disenfranchised from making my opinion known or can I write without fear?
FYI - there is nothing I can do about my name or my profile being on the internet.
posted by Leezie at 10:09 AM PST - 12 comments
I'm looking for some suggestions of Xbox 360 games I can play split-screen AND online simultaneously.
[more inside]posted by superbird at 10:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Sailors, artists, and sailor-artists, help! I have three winches that I'd like to do something artistic with.
[more inside]posted by zap rowsdower at 10:03 AM PST - 4 comments
Which is more reliable when moving a family of 5 across from Paris Gare du Nord, to Montparnasse station -with 1 hr 20 available. Taxi or Metro?
posted by wildatheart at 9:55 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find a seven-day pill container (with a few desired characteristics, of course).
[more inside]posted by brandman at 9:39 AM PST - 5 comments
Will a long-long-ago suicide attempt on my hospital record impact negatively on an attempt to sign up for a private health fund in Australia/on the cost of health fund membership?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:34 AM PST - 3 comments
I need a third party Blogger app that'll help me manage draft posts. Either that, or instructions on how to do this in Blogger itself.
[more inside]posted by jacquilynne at 8:50 AM PST - 6 comments
My friend/business colleague's Verizon emails suddenly now turn up in my Earthlink email in box hours late. Where do we start looking for where the problem lies?
[more inside]posted by EmpressCallipygos at 8:40 AM PST - 8 comments
Just curious about the Book of Mormon I found in the overhead bin on my last plane flight.
[more inside]posted by y6y6y6 at 8:06 AM PST - 22 comments
I have a small Computer Repair and Web Design company and would like to decorate the store front with some cheap or free banners, cardboard cutouts and similar items from companies like Intel, AMD, Asus, and HP. Where can I find such things?
posted by davathar at 7:48 AM PST - 5 comments
So there was a girl (as all of these things tend to start). She gave herself to me utterly in the BDSM and just plain loving sense, and meant it. We had a stormy but passionate relationship, and in retrospect I treated her badly during it. We'd broken up and weren't talking but I felt I'd left her alone to protect her from disappointment. We talked again, and we tried to go out...then she said she was no longer in love with me. I'm not an emotive person, and I guess I've never really felt heartbreak before (I'm late 20s). How do I get over this?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:44 AM PST - 21 comments
Where can find I find comprehensive and reliable instructions on how to deliver a baby and what to do if there are complications?
[more inside]posted by kitfreeman at 7:36 AM PST - 8 comments
What are the most commonly used eLearning and/or CBT/WBT authoring systems out there in Corporate America?
[more inside]posted by anastasiav at 7:06 AM PST - 3 comments
I've finally decided to take the plunge and build my own system. I wanted to share my prospective system with MeFi before I pull the trigger in case I missed something or there are potential "gotcha's". I also have some remaining questions on this rig....
[more inside]posted by unexpected at 5:55 AM PST - 18 comments
Looking for interesting podcast recommendations from outwith iTunes - comedy, books, current affairs and anything else to satisfy an autodidact who's curious about everything.
[more inside]posted by mippy at 4:11 AM PST - 21 comments
What are the common form of Computer Virus spread these days? I remeber back in the day it was all about Word macros, then Outlook attachmets auto-running, but therse days is it all Internet Browser Exploits? How does your computer get infected these days? Can you get a virus just by visiting a webpage (but not running any aps / agreeing to intall anything)?
[more inside]posted by mary8nne at 4:08 AM PST - 14 comments
I'm in the middle of grabbing all the parts to build a new PC for myself. I have pretty much all the components, but I can't figure out which kind of memory I need to go with an Core 2 Duo E8500 (3.16GHz) and ASUS P5Q-E. I've looked at both Intel's and Asus's websites, and of course the Google to no avail. Details on what I'm looking for inside.
[more inside]posted by arcolz at 12:59 AM PST - 8 comments
June 21
In Vista, in Windows Media Center, when watching an Instant View movie via Netflix as a non-fullscreen, non-maximized window: How do I set a delay time for the
seek bar on mouseover?
[more inside]posted by cmchap at 10:34 PM PST - 0 comments
[MomFilter] Looking for a reasonably cheap, reliable printer (for printing text) for an iMac. Leaning towards laser as the experiences with inkjets have been that bouts of little use lead to still full, yet dry and thus worthless ink cartridges.
[more inside]posted by blueberry at 9:36 PM PST - 21 comments
Calling all sniffers, Does anyone know the different smells that go into getting Kiehls wonderful scent for their "Ultimate Man" Body Scrub Soap?
[more inside]posted by Mesach at 9:20 PM PST - 9 comments
Just a fun one (though I am serious in asking it): What one question would you ask Elvis Costello? I'll see him at a thing on Monday, want to ask a great question. I like him a lot, have some ideers, but surely the Hive Mind can come up with at least one question that's Beyond Belief.
posted by ambient2 at 9:11 PM PST - 42 comments
Please give me advice and tips for a DIY linoleum installation. First my bathroom (5' x 10'), then if all goes well the kitchen (8' x 10', so a seam).
[more inside]posted by msalt at 9:05 PM PST - 9 comments
So, I've been promoted at work and everything is going swimmingly except for some difficult interpersonal stuff with a few coworkers. I need help to decide how to handle these situations...
[more inside]posted by wild like kudzu at 8:16 PM PST - 26 comments
Yet another optician question. I got a prescription for reading/computer glasses, but I really need progressives (I think) because I can't see anything closeup without the glasses on. But I don't trust my optician.
[more inside]posted by micawber at 7:47 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking for retorts similar to "that's what she said." Phrases that turn a sentence someone else has uttered into a double entendre. The one's I know are "as the actress said to the bishop," "I hardly know her" and "twenty bucks, same as in town."
posted by Kattullus at 7:23 PM PST - 75 comments
The owner of the company I work for, has made me his special project. How do I cope with a boss who has taken a sudden interest in my professional and personal aspirations?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:47 PM PST - 22 comments
Both of my parents have brown hair, brown eyes. I also have brown hair, brown eyes. My two older brothers have blond hair, blue eyes. Is that strange? A reason to think they may be adopted?
[more inside]posted by scottreynen at 6:11 PM PST - 22 comments
A while ago, I set up a Twitter account that aggregates several RSS feeds using Twitterfeed (don't want to associate my MeFi account with it, hence the anonymous post). I never manually post to it. I just noticed that from June 1 to June 2, there's a string of about 20 tweets displaying as having been posted from the web, not from Twitterfeed. What gives?
posted by anonymous at 5:42 PM PST - 2 comments
Workfilter: My small company has cut benefits and pay, closed my office and given my peers promotions without raises. They've also taught me everything I know. How loyal should I be to them?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:42 PM PST - 15 comments
Is there a way to reduce the margins between pages when printing two pages per sheet in Leopard / OSX?
[more inside]posted by phyrewerx at 5:25 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm fairly noobish to Team Fortress 2, and wanted a place to practice some sniping and heavy action without getting my face blown off by seasoned pros. Some light reading online indicated that there were "achievement servers" - special custom levels set up to practice your skills, so I found one in the serverlist and connected. Once in, another player chatted me to type in !givemeall for more information.
[more inside]posted by phredgreen at 5:13 PM PST - 9 comments
If an outdoor-access cat moves to a new neighborhood, what are the chances that she would get lost and not be able to find her way back after about half a dozen or so forays into it?
[more inside]posted by SociologistTina at 5:06 PM PST - 30 comments
I've inherited a
Canon Optura 100 1.3 Megapixel video camera. There's a tiny video of my dad on there that I want to put on YouTube for relatives. I haven't owned a video camera before and really want to learn how to use this, also for other things... but the manual is huge! I've tried sifting through it, but I have a Mac and I see nothing about Mac compatibility anywhere and I don't see any cables that look familiar. I know it *should* be easy... hellppp!
[more inside]posted by miss lynnster at 4:24 PM PST - 4 comments
UK lighting gurus: where can I get those cute lights they hang on trees at Christmas?
[more inside]posted by basil1 at 3:14 PM PST - 4 comments
breakup filter: It's been two months after the end of a nearly 6 year relationship (this was also my first relationship, ever). I'm still having trouble letting go, but he, evidently, is not. Help me stop comparing my now-self to my then-self, me to him, and who-he-left-me-for to what-I-was-worth-to-him.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:13 PM PST - 21 comments
What are the best soul food/creole restaurants in New Orleans? I'm not looking for fancy restaurants, but rather places where anyone can afford to eat and the food can't be beat. (asking anonymously for surprise reasons)
posted by anonymous at 3:13 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm 21 and for the last 10 months or so I've been having knee pain above both kneecaps. The pain isn't confined to a point but instead spread over the area above my knee caps, and occurs whenever I bend the knee with weight on it. I've been to a surgeon who wants to do an arthroscopy but he doesn't know what the problem is and hence doesn't know if it will do any good. Has anyone had a similar kind of pain and if so how did you solve it? And could it be plica syndrome even though the pain is above the knee and in both knees?
[more inside]posted by Xeract at 3:02 PM PST - 13 comments
I am trying to recall a book that was published for twelve-year-old girls in the mid-1980s or earlier; a YA book, I suppose. It was about gymnasts who were anorexic and pushed too hard by their coach. On the cover was a painting or drawing of girls in leotards on a chessboard. It was a wonderful book and I cannot remember its title.
[more inside]posted by adamfaux at 2:38 PM PST - 7 comments
An intern at work is dressing very inappropriately. Is there any way I can tell her nicely to tone it down?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:35 PM PST - 46 comments
Doesn't the underfur removed by a Furminator serve as insulation, waterproofing, and buoyancy for a dog, especially a water dog like a Lab? She never wants to get out of the water and I'm afraid she'll get too cold.
posted by edaphon at 2:25 PM PST - 6 comments
On my laptop running on XP, the Samsung mp3 player YP-U3 is only detected by Real and Windows Media Player. -- But I'm not interested in managing the files with these applications. I would simply like to see the player icon appear in the 'My Computer' window but it doesn't.
[more inside]posted by amusem at 12:34 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for fun (equipment-free) games to play on the bus with a group of 6th and 7th graders.
[more inside]posted by cheemee at 12:12 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm preparing a lesson on irony and I'd like to illustrate the concept with a song. Problem is, my students are more interested in R&B and hip-hop than in my boring old-person rock and roll. Can you name some (fairly current) R&B/hip-hop songs that use irony? I'm thinking, like, "Born in the USA"-style irony -- nothing too subtle.
posted by miriam at 11:47 AM PST - 21 comments
I have seborrhoeic dermatitis/dandruff and my scalp itches so much it is often painful. The dermatologist recommended OTC shampoos help, but only turn the problem from impossible to ignore to bad. Can you help?
[more inside]posted by stewiethegreat at 11:27 AM PST - 18 comments
I am 3rd undergraduate student who is doing a double major in political science and pyscology. I love elements of both fields. What career choice should I make??
[more inside]posted by happydude123 at 11:26 AM PST - 15 comments
I like to listen to the radio in bed at night, but my wife doesn't. Can you recommend some good headphones?
[more inside]posted by tomwheeler at 11:05 AM PST - 9 comments
Thinking of opening up a bagel store in a town nearby where there are no bagel stores. Looking for tips, suggestions, advice, and name ideas!
[more inside]posted by firei at 11:00 AM PST - 23 comments
Watching the golf today, they showed a greenskeeper taking water out of a hole. He used what looked like a giant syringe.
What is this tool called, and where can I get one?
posted by Marky at 10:52 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me stop the mold! I live on the damp Oregon coast. My wood-lined bedroom closet is moldy. Consequently, items I store there are also afflicted with mold (such as my photo albums and artbooks and clothing), and it has an unsavory odor. I try to keep it dry with a dehumidifier.
[more inside]posted by partner at 10:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Is genuine best in with the Aprilaire Whole-Home Air Cleaner?I am having trouble sussing out what is best for our situation. I might just have a general air flow issue.
[more inside]posted by stormygrey at 10:05 AM PST - 2 comments
I just got a Wacom tablet for Father's Day. I can choose to download two of the following: Adobe Photoshop Elements, Autodesk Sketchbook Express, Corel Painter Sketch Pad. Which should I choose?
[more inside]posted by castironskillet at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
What sorts of jobs exist in Miami (or Florida) for people who work with adult foster care for clients with developmental disabilities?
[more inside]posted by aussicht at 9:32 AM PST - 1 comments
I own this exercise
bike. I would like to set up some kind of laptop stand so that I can watch DVDs and surf the web while riding.
[more inside]posted by grumblebee at 9:25 AM PST - 15 comments
Speech Pathology Filter: Thinking about making a transition from a multidisciplinary diagnostic facility to a school setting. More specifically, a placement with residential/day treatment or functional living skills populations ... am I out of my mind?
[more inside]posted by lilnublet at 9:24 AM PST - 1 comments
Please suggest me some snacks, light or portable dishes that are both healthy and involve baking or cooking.
[more inside]posted by schmoo at 8:28 AM PST - 10 comments
What are some good books to read (for context, interpretation, or guidance) along with Wittgenstein's
Philosophical Investigations?
[more inside]posted by nebulawindphone at 7:35 AM PST - 13 comments
I have a friend who is reasonably familiar with the commercial and news side of the web but is interested in using it for online social activities - I set her up on Facebook yesterday but I think what she's really looking for is a forum-based community where she can chat or discuss things with people in the evening after she has put the children to bed and she's on her own. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by nja at 3:31 AM PST - 7 comments
I am in the process of starting a niche bookstore, with no prior experience in retail. Help me with tips, tools and tricks of the trade, ie software, systems etc.
[more inside]posted by tusharj at 12:02 AM PST - 12 comments
June 20
New to gaming. Please help me with upgrading my system (PC) with gaming in mind. Also looking for game recommendations.
[more inside]posted by murtagh at 9:11 PM PST - 25 comments
10 uneventful (knee wise) years after ACL reconstruction, my knee is very swollen and very sore. Advice needed!
[more inside]posted by thenormshow at 9:09 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm going to be moving around and traveling a lot for the next few years. Help me figure out how to live a responsible lifestyle as a modern day nomad.
[more inside]posted by crackingdes at 7:56 PM PST - 18 comments
SO I want to have a few games at my wedding. Not organized sack race kind of game but non scheduled like a table with count the jelly beans or take this trivia quiz. I like getting prizes so I want reasons to give out prizes!
[more inside]posted by beccaj at 7:09 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm planning a trip to SE Asia for one month. When is the best time to go? How much is it realistic for me to do? Definitely would like to go to Laos and Cambodia. Possibly Vietnam.
[more inside]posted by hazyspring at 6:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Antique Furniture: Two beautiful antique buffets. Wondering how to describe them, types of wood, coloring, hardware, etc. Any help would be appreciated... photos inside
[more inside]posted by MMALR at 6:48 PM PST - 17 comments
How much would you expect to pay for a used restaurant quality pizza oven? Where would you look for such a thing?
posted by furiousxgeorge at 5:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Wyoming Filter: My father is headed to Yellowstone Nat'l Park and Jackson Hole in a few weeks. I want to get him a gift certificate to a restaurant he can use in Yellowstone or Jackson Hole.
[more inside]posted by desjardins at 4:09 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to volunteer my time/talents to an organization that helps women get access to contraception and family planning education.
[more inside]posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 4:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Mrs. W and I would like to buy some modern looking furniture, but there do not seem to be available venues in Jacksonville, FL. Mefites in or near Orlando, are there stores there you can recommend that would stock modern looking couches and chairs?
posted by wittgenstein at 4:01 PM PST - 8 comments
My niece is coming to stay with us for several months and wants to bring her pet rat (think small, cute mouse
(picture here) but friendlier). None of the airlines seem to allow rodents in the cabin. What's the best way to get her pet cross country (NC to CA)? Can she smuggle it on board in her carryon?
[more inside]posted by metahawk at 3:11 PM PST - 27 comments
Querying the hive mind: In your opinion, is it more ethical to eat humanely raised and killed animals? Does the way an animal is treated and killed change the ethical question of whether it's ethical to eat meat in the first place? I'm doing some research on this and wanted some opinions or relevant links that might help. Thanks in advance!
posted by Raichle at 2:17 PM PST - 41 comments
Some huge transitions in my life recently have resulted in a slightly deflated mood and somewhat intense anxiety. I want to nip this in the bud before it turns into something more sinister. As well as turning up the heat on my exercise routine, I've started taking 50mg of 5-HTP with 5mg of Vitamin B6 daily after a friend told me how much it had helped him. Incidentally, I feel great since taking it. However, I'm now reading horror stories about cardio fibrosis and heart valve deformities. Can anyone tell me a little more about this? How credible is the risk at such a low dosage? I kind of like my heart and wouldn't want to, like, drop down dead any time soon.
posted by Zé Pequeno at 1:21 PM PST - 12 comments
CoolCasualNotExpensiveEatinginDallasFilter: Its my wifes bday today and a few of us want to go out to dinner to celebrate. Unfortunately none of us have alot to spend. Any Suggestions? Looking for a cool place to eat with good food, good drinks, and good atmosphere. We are coming from Richardson also so we dont want to drive to far. No further than downtown. Thanks in advance. Also....The average age of all of us is 31.
posted by flipmiester99 at 1:15 PM PST - 5 comments
People talk about "writing the Great American Novel." What do you think are valid examples of the G.A.N.? What novels, American or otherwise, did you enjoy reading and wish you had written?
posted by Busoni at 1:06 PM PST - 70 comments
I'm looking for a program or file format to organize hundreds of scanned page image files and add comments to them. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by moonroof at 1:00 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I prevent pizza dough from forming big gas bubbles in the oven?
posted by markcmyers at 12:14 PM PST - 16 comments
My dad is going to be the photographer for a family wedding next weekend. He takes great pictures, but he hasn't done a complete wedding before. I've seen some great AskMeFi posts with general advice for this sort of thing, but I'm curious about specific setup shots.
[more inside]posted by TEA at 12:02 PM PST - 18 comments
How can I prevent users from copying / printing / emailing certain files from my computer, while allowing them to work on those files like reading and modifying ??
[more inside]posted by inquisitive at 11:36 AM PST - 36 comments
Windows 7 thinks my data drive is a system drive, and insists on bringing it along to the System Backup party. I don't want this. How do I kill its System status?
[more inside]posted by neckro23 at 11:09 AM PST - 3 comments
I was with a couple of friends at the Cardinals and Royals baseball game last night. In the third inning, Ryan Ludwick of the Cardinals hit a grand slam right to us. My friend caught it and has two questions: 1) Would a player typically want a grand slam ball back? And if so, who the hell do we call? 2) And if he doesn't want it, can we get it signed? We have tickets to today's and tomorrow's game too.
posted by PhillC at 8:55 AM PST - 15 comments
We broke up. Then, I had a miscarriage. It's been several months, but I'm beginning to feel really guilty. Should I tell him? If so, how? (maybe a little NSFW, better safe than sorry)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:36 AM PST - 41 comments
I'm headed home to Massachusetts in August for a vacation at my grandparents cabin in the woods, and I'd love to have a bottle of Absinthe for afternoon sippin'. Anyone know where I could purchase one in either Boston or the Amherst/ Northampton area?
[more inside]posted by hwickline at 8:28 AM PST - 7 comments
Can I get a list of all my flagged e-mails from Apple Mail to appear somewhere more visible?
[more inside]posted by gkhewitt at 6:40 AM PST - 4 comments
I'm noticing a pattern in some of my favorite books: Jewish-American immigrants tell their story by writing a novel (novel within a novel). The History of Love, Everything is Illuminated, Kavalier and Clay (narrators write comic book, not novel). What should be next on my reading list?
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 5:47 AM PST - 19 comments
What are some good pop/rock songs that feature an accordion? I'm not looking for any polka/cajun/zydeco-influenced sounds, but more traditional rock tunes - think "The Last Beat of My Heart" by Siouxsie and the Banshees or even "What it Takes" by Aerosmith - where it's just another backing instrument.
posted by adverb at 5:31 AM PST - 29 comments
I'm from the United States, and have an expatriation package to work and live in China. Should I be paid in the local currency, RMB, or with the US dollar? The Chinese people are saying I should be paid in RMB because the US dollar is "unstable"....
[more inside]posted by Jimmie at 5:01 AM PST - 17 comments
The owners of my apartment building have turned control of the building over from the extremely reputable apartment management company that I signed a lease with to a much less reputable company. Am I legally bound to continue honoring the lease? Since my
earlier question, I've done research into the law and my specific lease. My recourse isn't obvious to me. What to do? (Arlington County, VA)
[more inside]posted by charmston at 4:15 AM PST - 8 comments
I have come across a few online shoe repair services that seem to offer more bang for your buck than my local cobbler. Does anyone have good or bad experiences with sending off their shoes to be fixed (from a half-sole to a full recraft) that they can share? Assume I'm already aware that it's important to support local craftsmen when I can.
posted by Lentrohamsanin at 3:47 AM PST - 4 comments
My jeans always wear out in the spot right behind the crotch seam in the two rear quadrants formed by the four way seam intersection. It's not an area people generally tend to see and I could probably extend their wearable life considerably by patching the holes to keep my tackle from hanging out.
Is there any easy way to patch these holes? Some product perhaps? I have no sewing machine, have never sewn a thing in my life and my mom is a giant ocean away.
posted by srboisvert at 2:52 AM PST - 21 comments
I am selling a computer (macbook) on craigslist, and some of the potential buyers are asking about a warranty. What sort of warranty should I write?
[more inside]posted by theyexpectresults at 2:22 AM PST - 21 comments
YuppieFilter: I've recently graduated from university and am about to start my first professional job ever. I'm a 25 year-old woman. What the heck do I wear?
[more inside]posted by canadia at 1:38 AM PST - 22 comments
June 19
I just got back from a psychiatric evaluation. The diagnostic impression is "chronic major depressive disorder versus dysthymia." What does "versus" mean in this context?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:41 PM PST - 15 comments
What are some good books or educational DVD's, besides Jamie Abersol, for learning rock, blues and jazz piano and Hammond B-3 soloing and licks.
[more inside]posted by doppler68 at 9:28 PM PST - 3 comments
How long do I need to wait after weaning off of my antidepressants before I can start taking vitamins/supplements for depression?
[more inside]posted by gursky at 9:03 PM PST - 10 comments
Help us find great playgrounds in southwest St. Louis for kids needing a place to unwind during vacation.
[more inside]posted by greenmagnet at 8:39 PM PST - 11 comments
Please help me remember these office humor videos where God was the boss who carried a staff and ducked responsibility..
[more inside]posted by hypersloth at 6:08 PM PST - 13 comments
My girlfriend had a breast ultrasound 6 months back at doctor's request since doctor suspected a lump during breast examination.
At that time she was pregnant. The results came out normal.
(Benign)
They wanted to do a follow up ultrasound
after 6 months.
Since she just delivered a baby, i doubt they
might request her to go for mammogram.
She is in her mid 30's.
I read having a mammogram before 30's has some risks.
I intend to request the doctor to go for ultrasound examination
only ?
Am i making the correct decision ?
Can you pl. share your views.
posted by tom123 at 5:55 PM PST - 21 comments
I've been thinking of buying a new point-and-shoot camera for a while. I've had some lame experiences with previous point-and-shoots (blurry photos, bad colour balance, etc), so I'm asking the green for some advice.
[more inside]posted by doctor.dan at 5:54 PM PST - 34 comments
How would I go about asking for a salary increase in my yearly review? I came in to this job as the #2 guy on a 2-person contract and then the #1 guy (my supervisor and project manager) quit. I'm now project manager and the only one on site. I feel like I should receive some sort of corresponding raise with this increase in responsibility.
[more inside]posted by decrescendo at 5:39 PM PST - 6 comments
we're two women driving from milwaukee, wisconsin to central vermont with our dog, and we'd like to car camp along the way. we need a camping place that's dog friendly, not loud and obnoxious, and isn't run by religious fundamentalists (we're clearly total homos). any recommendations on sites?
[more inside]posted by binocularfight at 5:23 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm trying to lose some weight and people have recommended weighing myself every day, as motivation or somesuch. I was wondering if you have a digital scale that you absolutely love, and if so, what the name of it is. Thank you.
posted by melodykramer at 5:07 PM PST - 43 comments
Please recommend an attorney -- preferably one in the Los Angeles area -- for an unusual Italian citizenship by descent case. Looking for one with knowledge of complicated 20th Century treaties regarding the former Ottoman Empire, modern Turkey, Italy, and Greece, and experience dealing with a lack of some typical primary citizenship evidence.
[more inside]posted by Asparagirl at 4:58 PM PST - 9 comments
What have been the most influential foreign policy articles - in magazines, academic journals, from thinktanks or otherwise since 9/11?
posted by shivohum at 4:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Does anyone remember a late-1980s (1988-89-ish?) indie-pop band simply called YO (no relation to Yo La Tengo) that put out at least two records for either SST, Homestead, or some other label of that sort? I think they were from Southern California. Google is not helping me here. I know they covered (up-tempo, rockier) "Hard Headed Woman" (Cat Stevens) on one of the LPs and also had an original tune I liked called "Black Rose."
posted by ornate insect at 4:21 PM PST - 5 comments
I just put a new stereo head unit in my car and it has a USB port for connections to most media players. I'm looking for suggestions for one.
[more inside]posted by poppo at 4:02 PM PST - 10 comments
Have any movies ever filmed scenes during regular production that were meant specifically for the purpose of being used in a TV airing?
[more inside]posted by joshrholloway at 3:37 PM PST - 31 comments
How should I interpret these recent interactions with my new, very-LDS neighbors in Sandy, UT? Will a housewarming party be more awkward than it's worth?
[more inside]posted by lbo at 3:22 PM PST - 28 comments
[HomebrewBeerFilter]: In the vein of the "should I eat it" questions. I'll cut to the chase - I have had beer fermenting in a 5-gal glass carboy for over TWO YEARS.
[more inside]posted by pkphy39 at 2:07 PM PST - 26 comments
FridgeFilter: I need to buy a new fridge when I move out, but would like to buy something smaller (I do not want/need 26 cu ft of space). What is the smallest size you would recommend for two adults who cook often, store left overs and like their beer cold?
[more inside]posted by anniek at 1:50 PM PST - 8 comments
Posting for a friend. She's looking for an exhaustive list, registry, or directory of record labels in the United States.
[more inside]posted by clavicle at 1:14 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a development environment where I can create something inspired by (but not the same) as the
macbook wheel, i.e. a graphical alphabet interface where letters can be chosen by a controller? Also how can I experiment with using different controllers - wii, trackball touchpad etc?
[more inside]posted by Not Supplied at 12:43 PM PST - 6 comments
I am looking for gender neutral Macedonian given names (romanized). E.g. the equivalents of Terry, Tracy, Kim ...
posted by allelopath at 12:14 PM PST - 11 comments
What benefit is there to a twitter account - if I already text via my cell phone and have a myspace account?
posted by mareli at 11:59 AM PST - 32 comments
what is the best brand for box hair dye products, for covering grey hair, that will last longer than 10 days?
posted by page123 at 11:42 AM PST - 21 comments
How can I beat perspiration while I'm on vacation? I'm a fairly sweaty person and will be doing significant traveling in Europe in July. What tips do you have to keep me looking good without showering three times a day?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:10 AM PST - 27 comments
Need the bread and butter pickle recipe from either the Ball or Kerr canning recipe books. Hep me!
[more inside]posted by mudpuppie at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I set up this filtration system? It's an Aqua expert 600 filtration system for a 2.5 gallon mini-bow aquarium.
[more inside]posted by HeyAllie at 10:52 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me figure out how to reproduce this delicious cocktail I drank at Montage in Portland. Secret ingredient? Sriracha hot sauce.
[more inside]posted by Nelson at 10:45 AM PST - 15 comments
How does the cost of living in Madrid compare to NYC? How much should I expect to pay for a one-bedroom apartment in a desirable neighborhood in Madrid?
[more inside]posted by heliotrope at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
I need a tool (web-based or software) to create and easily update a web site that will be hosted in a subdirectory of a domain that I don't own (i.e. myemployer.ca/myname).
[more inside]posted by If only I had a penguin... at 10:25 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I politely decline to buy stuff from a coworker who is constantly selling candles, Tupperware, etc?
[more inside]posted by ShadePlant at 9:48 AM PST - 31 comments
I had a potentially damaging lapse of ability at work today and need some advice on how to keep it from happening ever again.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:33 AM PST - 21 comments
Daily Planner Question: need a two-page-per-day, "classic" (5 1/2 x 8 1/2) size. Have used DayTimer and Franklin (Covey) alternately for years. Standard packages from both either have extraneous materials that I don't need renewed each year or force me to order a base package that is insufficient and supplement it with specific things a la carte, driving up the price. Details inside. Suggestions?
[more inside]posted by skypieces at 9:22 AM PST - 6 comments
I need to help my friend upgrade from Intrepid Ibex to Jaunty Jackalope. I'd appreciate any tips or advice for doing this. What's the best backup tool to use, and how do I restore from the backup if things go wrong? I'm thinking something like Time Machine would be nice, but I can do command line stuff, too. Any other best practice tips for the upgrade itself? Thanks so much in advance.
posted by zenja72 at 9:17 AM PST - 10 comments
How much has where you grew up determined your personality? How important is location? Those who grew up in New Zealand, how much has its culture and limitations shaped you? Children of expats, how did having expat parents influence you? Any Americans in NZ want to tell me why they are raising their children there?
[more inside]posted by scazza at 9:02 AM PST - 9 comments
Trying to remember a carbonated ginseng beverage sold between 1988 and 1994 at Whole Foods in Austin (and eventually sold at the incredibly fancy flagship HEB). I seem to recall that it came in a purple can and tasted vaguely like dirt. I haven't seen it since and it's driving me crazy that I can't remember what it was called. And no, it was not Ginseng Up.
posted by crush-onastick at 8:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Urgent-care-or-not filter: Excess thirst and frequent urination for the past two days, with pitting edema in the feet. Can this wait until next week?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:52 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm going to be spending three weeks at my inlaws in Japan over summer where it will be super hot and humid day and night - simply stepping outside makes me sweat.
Any recommendations for clothing that will make it a bit more comfortable and bearable?
What types of material are best? any specific brands / items (preferably from the cheaper end of the spectrum)
posted by mairuzu at 8:28 AM PST - 11 comments
Getting PRK done next month, which comes with a one year warranty for free "touch ups". For an additional $400 I can get a 10-year warranty, but does PRK regress passed the first year?
[more inside]posted by JeremiahBritt at 8:20 AM PST - 6 comments
Lostfilter: Hey fellow lost fans I have recently started watching Lost re-runs on SciFi and I am noticing a ton of little things that did not make sense then when they aired, but do now when I re-watch them.
[more inside]posted by Mastercheddaar at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
What happens if I plead not guilty to my parking ticket, even though I am essentially guilty?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:47 AM PST - 15 comments
What is the term (verb) for wasting time by not using Google to answer a question? Or also asking a question and wasting someone else's time by not looking it up on Google? And it's not lazy or Goopid.
This is for a desperate coworker.
posted by fantine at 7:30 AM PST - 11 comments
No matter how much I tease my hair, I can’t get enough height in my up-do. I think I just don’t have enough hair. What can I do about this?
[more inside]posted by yawper at 7:22 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm pretty into photography. I have a pretty giant SLR that I carry around with me everywhere, with an external flash and huge telephoto lens. But it's destroying my back, and I need a small point-and-shoot for off days.
I was hoping people could recommend new small digital cameras. I want a camera that has a really fast recording speed and takes relatively good pictures (with some amount of depth to them). I don't mind if it's a little more expensive, although I'd like something light weight and pocket size.
And underwater function would be cool, or at least water resistance.
Any ideas?
posted by slowcat at 6:39 AM PST - 21 comments
Name My Blog! After years of creating things and then casually tossing them aside, I've decided to create a blog to put them all in. Cartoons, short fiction, audio clips, short video, etc. A bit like
Lore's Bad Gods. The only problem is, I've got no idea what to call it.
[more inside]posted by The Whelk at 6:06 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm trying to find the work of an artist or illustrator that I glimpsed on the web and then forgot. Black and white illustrations show interior of an imagined factory where the machines had a mix of art-deco industrial whimsical human faces and features. For example: Ingots of steel have faces, and squat arms and legs.
[more inside]posted by sol at 5:47 AM PST - 3 comments
There's a flash game that I can't seem to find or remember the name of. However, I remember everything else about it.
[more inside]posted by SparkyPine at 3:55 AM PST - 4 comments
My left hand was stabbed 5 years ago, knife pierced between the thumb and index finger at the palm all the way through the other side. It missed tendons and bones and my hand has been fine and fully functional except for some minor nerve problem it rather feels funny and ticklish around the cut.
[more inside]posted by neworder7 at 3:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Best way to keep a bunch of music files on an external HD so that iTunes has no trouble finding them?
[more inside]posted by different at 2:05 AM PST - 10 comments
Where can I find quality printable (free) online (Spanish) literacy, math, and ESL material for kids?
[more inside]posted by mateuslee at 12:56 AM PST - 6 comments
June 18
Are perfume oils (from
BPAL specifically) hazardous to health? For my own and pet snake's who might be exposed as he lives in my room.
posted by Yasuo at 11:38 PM PST - 4 comments
(Real Estate Title Company Experts) - Best way(s) to keep your house title off the grid for as long as possible?
[more inside]posted by coffeefilter at 11:29 PM PST - 9 comments
I had no idea there were so many different sub-genres of "blues" music. After doing a little research, I'm still confused at to what the style of blues I like is actually called. (More inside)
[more inside]posted by Gerard Sorme at 10:52 PM PST - 16 comments
I need help coming back to Ultimate Frisbee - tell me about the current world of equipment and training!
[more inside]posted by wuzandfuzz at 10:49 PM PST - 4 comments
What's a good place for a day trip within 2-ish hours of Boston? We're looking for something to do on a rainy Saturday... any and all suggestions are welcome!
posted by aether516 at 9:46 PM PST - 16 comments
CD-ROM with hypertext links to other documents on CD-ROM? I'm a luddite lawyer who needs help. So the Judge's rules say that I can file my brief on a CD_ROM and include hypertext links to exhibits on the same CD-ROM. I would love to do this since I will have many, many exhibits. How can I do this?
posted by bananafish at 9:21 PM PST - 25 comments
I'm in Cambodia and just tried to upload my photos off my SD card, which I've done before. This time, the computer wouldn't show any folders, although the photos do show up on the camera - they're there! It does show there's a gig of material on there.
[more inside]posted by piper4 at 9:18 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there any app that will automate a 'walkthrough' of Google Street View, based on a to/from set of directions in Google Maps? Example: Assuming Google has 'streetviewed' all the roads from point A in Berkeley to point B in SF, is there a program or site that would show me the street view of my route without my having to click through the route myself? I realize the time scale is a determinant factor: I would not want to sit through the 'drive' in real time, but hope I could selectively 'fast forward' in a way analogous to the zoom function of Google Earth.
posted by TDIpod at 9:15 PM PST - 3 comments
Recently, I've been working on learning how to make remotely decent sushi rice, and I'm getting not too shabby at it (It tastes good at least), and messing around making some really weak sauce sushi rolls for myself and my kids. Mostly Tamago Maki. I live FAR away from a decent source of seafood, so what are some other things I can put in my Sushi that do not require fresh seafood. Lets also exclude "Krab with a K" for this exercise too. If I could get the raw fish, I would totally be using it instead, but some times a man has to make due.
[more inside]posted by JonnyRotten at 9:13 PM PST - 44 comments
Where can I find data sets about in-game economies? Specifically, I'd love to know what the historical cost of virtual goods were by day.
[more inside]posted by swrittenb at 9:05 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm interested to buy a 16GB iPhone 3GS tomorrow, without a contract. The little problem is I'm living in Canada and will soon be moving to Japan.
[more inside]posted by remi at 8:26 PM PST - 10 comments
What jewelry brand stamps their jewelry with a capital letter G logo with a halo over it?
[more inside]posted by suimin at 7:52 PM PST - 2 comments
Summary: I have a crippling problem that I want to fix, but can the cure help me when I don't believe in it? Social anxiety disorder and CBT - can CBT help me if I think positive affirmation is a crock?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:45 PM PST - 26 comments
2000 Jeep Cheroke Classic (92,000 miles) makes loud rumbling and shaking sound after starting, but only if it had been running shortly before starting. Also occurs very sporadically while idling.
[more inside]posted by Anoxs at 7:23 PM PST - 14 comments
Has there ever been a documented case of death by drowning in yogurt?
posted by boots at 7:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Please help me find
legal (in the US), mild, safe and non-addictive, yet exotic recreational drugs.
[more inside]posted by ixohoxi at 6:42 PM PST - 50 comments
When I was in high school (USA, late 1980's) a friend had a poem (copied from a magazine or a book) taped to the inside of her locker. It was Bukowski-esque, but I do not believe it was Bukowski. The line I recall went something like: "I either want to consume or have sex with everything in existence." Can anyone tell me what that poem was? My Google-fu has failed me, and I'd love to find the poem again (either online or in published form). Thank you!
posted by pammeke at 6:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Streaming music that plays dark'ish instrumental music similar to Danny Elfman/Nightmare Before Christmas/Edward Scissorhands?
[more inside]posted by ellighi at 5:54 PM PST - 2 comments
Can anyone comment on the sovereignty implications of the putative debt agreements that the Icelandic government is seeking to enter into with Britain and the Netherlands?
[more inside]posted by laumry at 5:07 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm asking this for my sister, who is engaged and would like to have a beach wedding in Florida. Here's the catch: she'd like to keep it as DIY as possible. (Assuming this is feasible) can anyone share experiences or advice in how to go about this?
[more inside]posted by DingoMutt at 5:06 PM PST - 9 comments
The best pair of socks I own have lasted an amazingly long time, but they will eventually wear out, and I need help finding some more.
[more inside]posted by Bruce H. at 4:50 PM PST - 8 comments
We're looking to buy a house within an hour or so of San Francisco, but we aren't familiar enough with the surrounding areas to even know where to start looking. Where's a good place to live? Difficulty level: under $300k.
[more inside]posted by logic vs love at 4:39 PM PST - 16 comments
With the release of iPhone OS 3.0, I have some questions that I'd like answered. One relates to Stereo Bluetooth headphone recommendations, and the others relate to internet tethering.
[more inside]posted by Effigy2000 at 4:37 PM PST - 9 comments
After years of trouble-free computer use, it appears that my email account has been hacked. It seems to be more annoying than dangerous, but I realise the potential for danger is there, and I'm losing sleep over it. How can I fix it?
[more inside]posted by malibustacey9999 at 3:45 PM PST - 16 comments
The tops of my girlfriend's feet are very steep, and her feet don't fit into most shoes that are the correct size for the length/width of her foot. Where can she look for shoes that fit better? (and is there a term to describe it/use when searching for said shoes?)
[more inside]posted by Alterscape at 3:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Is anything known about what George Washington thought about having a city named in his honor?
[more inside]posted by Flunkie at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
PhotoFilter: I need to create a monthly photo contest for my clients to participate in. Help me find the easiest way to do this.
[more inside]posted by SuperErin at 3:30 PM PST - 1 comments
I come to you today with an age-old question. Many have tried to answer it, and all have failed, but I am confident that the mighty MeFi will succeed. That question is: What the hell is Pete Shelley singing in the classic Buzzcocks song "Orgasm Addict"?
[more inside]posted by DecemberBoy at 3:25 PM PST - 22 comments
Is there a specific name for the little door-within-a-door often seen on prison cells that are used to pass food through?
posted by jontyjago at 3:06 PM PST - 12 comments
I need to change the screen resolution to 1280x1024 for a new app on my work pc, but my eyes much prefer the lower resolution (1024x768). There are other problems, too!
[more inside]posted by Rad_Boy at 2:27 PM PST - 4 comments
Can anyone recommend strategy/tactics for snagging cheap day seats for 'Waiting for Godot' in London? Will there be a snarling crowd at 10AM Saturday morning outside the Theatre Royal Haymarket? How early ought I arrive to ensure I'm in the front of the queue?
posted by Devoidoid at 2:26 PM PST - 3 comments
I smoke a cigarette a day during the work week. I've been doing this for a few months now. Am I going to die of lung cancer?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:11 PM PST - 33 comments
Hiking, biking, camping in the Klamath Falls/Crater Lake, Southern Central Oregon area?
[more inside]posted by telstar at 2:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Do you know of any recent films - documentary or fiction, short or long - that have to do with the topic of idealized women's images, photo retouching, body/appearance enhancement, or related topics? Thanks.
posted by Miko at 1:24 PM PST - 22 comments
I just got a HP Mini 2140 HD.
Other than the standard productivity software, can anyone who has this or something similar recommend decent software that will run well on it?
[more inside]posted by damiano99 at 1:20 PM PST - 3 comments
A British (I think) kids cartoon, probably from the eighties or nineties. There's a pirate with spiky blue hair, big eyes and a long thin moustache, with red and yellow clothes and a peg-leg.
What's it called?
[more inside]posted by twirlypen at 12:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Let's pretend it's 1989 and I'm putting together a playlist of classic NYC Limelight-style club anthems. I want piano drops, I want (not-too-cheezy) diva vocals, I want sweet (read: UNmonotonous) House Music.
[more inside]posted by Senor Cardgage at 12:54 PM PST - 32 comments
How do you handle a situation where a few of your co-workers -- some of who are above you -- are inefficient, show very little work ethic, disorganized, slow, and generally ineffective in their positions?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:43 PM PST - 20 comments
Lately, all of the things I've been doing to try to take better care of myself seem to make me feel worse. Does anyone have advice on this?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:42 PM PST - 22 comments
How do I make my hook-ups/one-night-stands more satisfying for me and my partner? Turn me into a sexual tyrannosaurus, please!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:42 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm tired of dealing with bad customer service / tech support. What are some ways I can find out the quality of customer service of a company before I give them my hard earned cash? Are there some not weirdo sounding questions or things I could say to a customer service / tech support rep to evaluate the quality of thier service?
[more inside]posted by bigmusic at 12:41 PM PST - 7 comments
Where can you legally launch small model rockets in the Alameda Country/Oakland, CA? Is it okay to launch them at the park?
posted by zeoslap at 12:36 PM PST - 7 comments
ChicagoApartmentFilter: What leasing agent/company/broker/other should we use for finding an apartment in Chicago? Any other tips or tricks we should be aware of? What we're looking for below the jump.
[more inside]posted by ohio at 12:14 PM PST - 15 comments
Rock 101 Filter (literally): I'm giving a lecture on popular music from 1984 - 2000. (!) I'm teaching by style (in 1.5 hours). I'm having a tough time with alternative, punk, and indie rock. Whaddya think?
[more inside]posted by cachondeo45 at 11:56 AM PST - 48 comments
Why do so many (most?) classic Japanese side-scrolling games scroll left to right? Mario, Sonic, R-type, Megaman and plenty of other big names all go in the same direction. Why?
[more inside]posted by Lorc at 11:40 AM PST - 17 comments
American flying from Prague into London Stansted airport on Easyjet. I then have 2.5 hours to catch a flight on Ryanair to Glasgow. Will I have enough time to check my luggage, or will I have to do carry-on?
[more inside]posted by Windigo at 11:27 AM PST - 4 comments
What does a
paleopathologist actually do? I'm not looking for technical terms, but rather "a day in the life of."
Is there another term for this specialty that can lead to more information about the profession?
posted by biochemist at 11:10 AM PST - 4 comments
Quick: for High School graduation: Do I give my daughter a lei before the ceremony so she can wear it all through (is that tacky?), or only after, as a gift (but then no one will see it)?
[more inside]posted by SLC Mom at 11:04 AM PST - 16 comments
Would it be possible to have a planet with significantly more surface area than the earth and similar gravity (at ground level) by decreasing its density?
[more inside]posted by blue_beetle at 11:02 AM PST - 5 comments
Usernames, trademarks, and Facebook. Someone e-mailed my friend, saying that he owned the trademark to his name and has the right to demand that he turn over his username to him.
[more inside]posted by krisken at 10:57 AM PST - 31 comments
Do colored contacts on brown-eyed people look just as fakey now as they did 20 years ago?
[more inside]posted by amro at 10:39 AM PST - 16 comments
Soon, I'm going to have a nice cash bonus at work and about two weeks of vacation time. I don't have enough money for a travel-vacation, so I figured I'd turn it into a learning-vacation: I'm going to focus on playing guitar, but also, I'd like to learn some 101-DIY electronics projects. I adored Lego Mindstorms as a kid, then kind of gave it up for awhile. Now I'm looking for something similar. More inside!
[more inside]posted by GilloD at 10:38 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm trying to remember the title and/or author of a children's/young adult book I read when I was younger. It involves a school dance where students are assigned dates via a matchmaking computer program. The protagonist (who I remember as male but my sister thinks was female!) and his/her best friend hack into the system (or may have written the program in the first place) in order to match themselves with the people they want to be with.
Google has been no help and I've already stumped a couple of youth/teen services librarians.
posted by srah at 10:08 AM PST - 14 comments
[Iran_Minutiae_Filter] I heard a few days ago that Former President Rafsanjani was going up to Qum to see if the Assembly of Experts had the votes to remove Ayatollah Khamanei from the position of Supreme Leader. How long would something like that take to happen? Would it have happened already if they had the votes?
[more inside]posted by AlbatrossJones at 10:01 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm thinking of shooting and uploading some b-roll for sale to others who might need it, with locations and keywords and all. Is there a marketplace for this?
[more inside]posted by bryanjbusch at 9:56 AM PST - 4 comments
With the advent of NASA's return to the moon I have a question of whether or not The Apollo astronauts could have recovered from a less than perfect landing.
[more inside]posted by Gungho at 9:44 AM PST - 21 comments
Noncompete Filter: I'm in Chicago and signed a non-compete with my employer when I started, and was recently terminated by them (downsizing and whatnot). Is it still enforceable?
[more inside]posted by Elminster24 at 9:23 AM PST - 13 comments
The company I work for has announced the adoption of a "alternative dispute resolution" program. HQ is telling us that by continuing to work there after a certain date, I agree to be covered by this ADR and forfeit my right to take them to court. What are my options, beside quitting?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:18 AM PST - 18 comments
How do I get my company website unblocked in China? We are a water quality manufacturer and have no idea why we are being blocked?
[more inside]posted by Macboy at 9:14 AM PST - 13 comments
Am I that stereotypical "afraid to commit" male, or am I just being cautious about a relationship I care about?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:09 AM PST - 28 comments
Forum software questions. (1) As a user, which type of forum software (vBulletin, phpBB, SMF, other) do you like best from in terms of usability? (2) If you're an admin, which forum software do you like best, having tried at least a few types? (3) Which forum software is considered to be most/least resistant to spambots and spammers?
[more inside]posted by crapmatic at 9:01 AM PST - 9 comments
TV Show Filter: Show from the early 90's or MAYBE mid to late 80's where the final part of the show was to go through a large obstacle course. More details inside.
[more inside]posted by xdeliriumx at 7:34 AM PST - 24 comments
What are some French language TV shows I can watch for free online that will help me improve my French? I'm looking for shows at different levels (maybe kids shows for when I'm watching while working and then talk shows or sitcoms for when I can pay more attention.)
[more inside]posted by minicloud at 7:15 AM PST - 11 comments
Hi I am going to San Antonio this weekend and wanted some suggestions of where to go and do that's kind of inexpensive but still worth an amazing experience. I am also wild about photography so what are your picks on where I can take fab pics of some stunning parts of the city. Thanks please advise.
posted by villazapat at 7:10 AM PST - 16 comments
Quotefilter: A wise junkie once told me something that sounded suspiciously like a quotation. He said, "They'll spend any amount of your money to protect theirs." Does this ring a bell for anyone? I've had no luck thus far googling for variations.
posted by well_balanced at 6:58 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm moving to Montreal (!) from the U.S. and need help with the tech-side of my move. Specifically, I'm seeking internet/cell phone provider recommendations.
[more inside]posted by nosila at 6:42 AM PST - 16 comments
I need to duplicate the key for my Honda Civic Hybrid 2003. The dealership wants $160 to duplicate and program the key. Does anyone know a cheaper alternative in Tampa, FL? I've tried WalMart and they can not copy my key.
posted by Ikazuchi at 6:37 AM PST - 12 comments
I thoroughly enjoyed "Little Children" and "In the Bedroom", and Todd Field only puts out movies so often. What other movies / directors might I enjoy?
[more inside]posted by TheyCallItPeace at 6:35 AM PST - 19 comments
How do you sync two iphones to one, shared itunes? Also, is it possible to keep each phone's calendar and address book separate from the other?
[more inside]posted by I could but I won't at 6:16 AM PST - 4 comments
A friend in Eastern Europe needs a paper published in an English-language academic journal to qualify for a social sciences degree -- standards are not high in this country, nor is the paper of adequate quality for any imaginable legit journal, nor will it ever be; 'legitimacy' is not a big issue here, just the appearance of being in an English-language publication. Any suggestions on how to make this happen? Perhaps a fly-by-night regional studies journal run by corrupt Azeris or something? Thanks for any help.
posted by breadfruit at 5:45 AM PST - 4 comments
CatFilter: How do I console my cat whose world has been shattered? (details within)
[more inside]posted by tybeet at 5:44 AM PST - 21 comments
I read a true crime book some years back, I don't remember anything about the book except one story.
My memory is hazy, but this is what I remember: some people were abducted in the USA. My memory tells me it was a mother and child/ren. I'm 99% certain it was an adult woman and at least one child even if they may not have been related.
Now the very creepy part. Photos of these people were found in a public bathroom sometime later. In the photos the woman was tied up, perhaps a child was also in the photo I'm not sure.
I'd like to verify if this story was indeed true or just made up by the author and I've tried googling many times without luck.
I'm sure it has nothing to do with
Harvey Glatman.
posted by selton at 5:37 AM PST - 2 comments
Does anyone remember and know where I can find an old Flash animation that I saw on the internet years ago, which featured hopping bunnies, the floating head of Margaret Thatcher, and a jaunty song containing the word 'ja!'?
[more inside]posted by chrismear at 5:10 AM PST - 6 comments
UK finance question: Just become a dad. What's the most beneficial way to invest a small four-figure lump sum, plus all of my child's Child Benefit for the next 18 years?
[more inside]posted by Blackwatch at 4:59 AM PST - 6 comments
I am thinking of switching to the iPhone cult (long-time Nokia user) but I am very concerned about whether the iPhones/iTunes combo can support my day-to-day workflow, which is mostly Outlook-based.
[more inside]posted by costas at 4:53 AM PST - 5 comments
"My air is flung with souls" -- is there a linguistic explanation of this use of the verb "to fling"?
[more inside]posted by creasy boy at 4:42 AM PST - 21 comments
Anyone who has been to Australia or talked to any Australian males (sometimes females) will know they frequently call people they have never met before or even people they're angry with: "mate". What other expressions of universal male bonding are used in other countries?
posted by vizsla at 3:49 AM PST - 35 comments
I've always felt I didn't want/shouldn't have babies. Lately, (I'm 25) I've been having strong thoughts (and dreams) that I really want a child. It's scaring me a bit. Some friends have told me it might be normal at this age. Please help me understand or share your experiences.
[more inside]posted by thankyouforyourconsideration at 2:54 AM PST - 35 comments
So, it looks like we will be going to be spending two weeks in August in the San Francisco area, specifically one week in Palo Alto and then one week in San Francisco. "We" encompasses myself, my wife, our 6 year old daughter and my mother-in-law, all visiting from the UK. None of us have been to California before. What should we do?
[more inside]posted by oclipa at 2:19 AM PST - 23 comments
Advice on a new phone please. Main criteria are (1) needing to be able to add calendar events while out and about and (2) being about to sync the phone calendar with Google Calendar when I get home.
Can it be done?
[more inside]posted by monster max at 1:46 AM PST - 6 comments
A Bulgarian friend of mine has applied for a non-immigrant visa for the US and her application has been placed on hold indefinitely. Is there anything I can do?
[more inside]posted by emmykm at 1:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Help a bewildered high schooler understand immigration legislation, the current political climate and key issues surrounding the debate.
[more inside]posted by mmmleaf at 1:08 AM PST - 7 comments
June 17
Is there a word or term that expresses the following concept more accurately than "rename"?
[more inside]posted by Tube at 11:06 PM PST - 25 comments
I have a TP-Link TL-WR340GD router and 2 PCs: one of them is connected to the router through wireless, the other through a LAN cable. I'd like my router to cut off my internet every day at some fixed hour without me changing anything on the 2 PCs.
[more inside]posted by gakiko at 10:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Regarding scrubbed Internet history. Anyone remember a famous-for-the-time poster on the alt.sex newsgroups who called herself Saltgirl? Google doesn't.
[more inside]posted by bgribble at 10:28 PM PST - 4 comments
I have a CSV file relating a measurement value with elapsed time. I'd like to overlay the changing measurement value over a video, using the time values in the CSV to sync the two. I have a MacBook, iMovie, and not much else. Is there a reasonably cheap or free way to do this?
posted by tirade at 9:43 PM PST - 2 comments
I have a 5-qt slow cooker and would like to make as much Steel-Cut Oatmeal as I can in it for a breakfast for a crowd. What are the correct ratios and amounts of water and oats? Also interesting mix-in ideas are welcome.
[more inside]posted by otherwordlyglow at 9:26 PM PST - 19 comments
CanadaDayinOttawaFilter: What are the Don't Miss activities and attractions in Ottawa on Canada Day? Bonus points for additional recommendations for things to do on the drive to and in and around Montreal on July 2nd & 3rd?
[more inside]posted by dismitree at 9:11 PM PST - 10 comments
I'd like to print a very small run of posters (maybe 15 each of 6 or 7 different, related designs) soon. What's the best way to go about this?
[more inside]posted by ocherdraco at 8:41 PM PST - 12 comments
Where can I get a super slim iPhone case, similar to the case that shipped with the first generation iPod nano?
[more inside]posted by gregoryc at 8:12 PM PST - 4 comments
When I was young, I went to a Portuguese festival in New Jersey (USA), and played a curious game. In a fishbowl would be hundreds of pieces of tissue paper, rolled very thinly and bent. You would pay for 10 pieces, and then unroll them. If your piece had a mark, you would win a prize. I'm searching for what that game is called, does anyone know?
[more inside]posted by kensch at 7:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Please help me to constructively frame and endure a "let's discuss your past relationships" conversation with my SO.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:49 PM PST - 45 comments
Catfilter: my overweight, formerly feral cat has been on a diet and using a litter robot successfully for more than a year. He recently has started whining non-stop for food and intermittently pooping and peeing all over the house.
[more inside]posted by arnicae at 7:40 PM PST - 10 comments
Infant son's getting baptized, and our sister-in-law feels she should be allowed to invite several friends of hers who're not of our faith and not acquainted with either us or the baby. I think she's out of line. O wise Hivemind, which of us is right?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:58 PM PST - 65 comments
You are not my doctor, but I need your advice to help me decide if I should fly home and see one immediately, or wait things out a bit. I have a pea-sized lump in my underarm that is a bit painful when touched. I am a Canadian, uninsured in the States. Male, mid-twenties.
[more inside]posted by limon at 6:47 PM PST - 28 comments
It looks like my leukemia may have returned (AML) and my doctor said earlier that if this happened, I'm looking at a bone marrow transplant. Any experience?
24, female, otherwise healthy (you know, besides the cancer).
[more inside]posted by litterateur at 6:42 PM PST - 36 comments
What should I learn within 6 - 8 weeks? I have an open summer and 3 years of professional IT experience. What certificate/degree/accreditation should I earn this summer? More details inside.
[more inside]posted by gocubbies at 6:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Hondas and recommended service maintenance schedules, do you believe in them? I've got a 1991 standard Hatchback, 169,000 miles. and i've done every single schedule maintenance. never had a problem with anything unexpected happening (which is why i do it). Now i'm wondering if there's a better (read: cheaper) way to do this, without sacrificing quality? I don't know any mechanics, don't want to it myself, but am curious if there's an alternative.
Thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 6:08 PM PST - 14 comments
Where can I order 25 color shirts with a single-color custom design (that I can upload) on the front? I'm looking for as cheap as possible.
[more inside]posted by brenton at 6:00 PM PST - 7 comments
I want to rent audio equipment online. Rental payments will be handled via paypal. But whats the easiest way, online, to hold a monetary amount as collateral (cash value of the equipment until the rental is returned)?
posted by jak68 at 5:05 PM PST - 7 comments
I work through Kelly Services in a long-term temp position at a huge multinational. I got a phone call today from Kelly Services saying they were giving all professional employees at the MNC a 5% pay cut, effective June 29. What can I do -- besides walk?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:40 PM PST - 17 comments
Men's armpit filter: My antiperspirant/deodorant (or me) is staining the armpit area of my white cotton t-shirts. This is happening after literally one to two uses of the shirt. What gives? Can someone recommend a antiperspirant/deodorant that does not do this? Currently I use Degree for men.
posted by anonymous at 4:24 PM PST - 20 comments
My son's hamster escaped outside. Does anyone know the best means for tracking him down? I'm heading to the store now to buy a small hav-a-heart trap. If out in the wild (or a suburban neighborhood), will hamsters stay within a small radius or wander and wander looking for a suitable shelter/food?
posted by robverb at 3:48 PM PST - 9 comments
When, if ever, is it reasonable to ask for a preemptive test? Given a family history of congestive heart failure I'm wondering how reasonable it is to reguest a MUGA or echocardiogram just to allay (or confirm) my own worries. I'm definitely already going to see a doctor, so I'm not asking for medical advice. I guess I am asking for perspective to help me frame my request with my physician.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:36 PM PST - 12 comments
here's your chance to advise someone famous :) I'm trying to think outside the box, and so looking for ideas from you MeFites to brainstorm my options...
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:36 PM PST - 26 comments
How can a person without skill or talent have fun at an informal family-style sing-along?
[more inside]posted by Alizaria at 3:27 PM PST - 13 comments
Spanish Translation, por favor. My customer in Mexico with limited English is angry at me. Maybe I could appease her in the native tounge. Please translate the following into Spanish:
Hello Claudia,
Our warehouse has notified us that your order will ship by this Friday. Unfortunately, your order was delayed a couple of days because it arrived to the wrong fax machine. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you. (Gracias. Ha I know that one!)
posted by ieatwords at 3:17 PM PST - 7 comments
Which job board pricing model do employers prefer... pay per job post, or pay per candidate reviewed?
[more inside]posted by ckohrman at 3:02 PM PST - 6 comments
My partner and I want to find a waltz for our wedding, but we are looking for some happy, uplifting songs in waltz time.
[more inside]posted by ukdanae at 3:00 PM PST - 28 comments
When will Windows 7 be standard on new computers and how should this affect my intent to buy a new laptop?
[more inside]posted by jefficator at 2:54 PM PST - 13 comments
Give me some ideas on some exotic and "remote" places to vacation. Remote as in, obscure, sparsely populated areas. I've already considered Greenland. Anything similar?
posted by Avenger at 2:22 PM PST - 24 comments
I've got 48 hours in Malibu and want to make the most of it. Please share your absolute must sees and must dos. Thanks!
[more inside]posted by SoftSummerBreeze at 2:01 PM PST - 9 comments
Vendor sends a quote which unintentionally includes their cost, markup, and gross profit amounts. What action, if any, would be the proper course?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:59 PM PST - 14 comments
IRAN ELECTION FILTER: I am looking to create a few web pages to mirror some information back in to Iran. What editor should I use that will recognize Arabic script and what tags do I need to use to define the language when writing the HTML?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Dating on a budget. What are your fabulous, creative & romantic ideas for a 30-something couple to do that cost little or nothing?
[more inside]posted by Alpenglow at 1:43 PM PST - 14 comments
This should be a no brainer but I guess I am extra challenged at the moment.
I am looking to download version 3.0 of apple mail for OSX 10.4.11.
I am looking for a google eye dog on this one.
posted by citybuddha at 12:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for some good but inexpensive fund raising software for multiple political candidates. It will need to track donors, donations, print reports, and make life easier without a bazillion excel files.
[more inside]posted by munchingzombie at 12:22 PM PST - 6 comments
Should a left-handed person forced, as a child, to be a right-handed person teach himself to be left-handed as an adult?
[more inside]posted by gwpcasey at 12:12 PM PST - 16 comments
FaxFilter: Our fax line won't receive all the faxes all the time, only some of the faxes some of the time - and even then not with any consistency. Google-fu (and even bing-fu) are failing me. Of course, there's
[more inside]posted by sio42 at 11:52 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I get people to stop asking if I'm pregnant, or respond in a way that deters further inquiries? I've been married for a little over a year, I'm nearing 30, I carry my weight in my belly instead of my hips. I get it that people are curious, but it's none of their business.
[more inside]posted by heatherann at 11:52 AM PST - 91 comments
Dining room table + open grain wood + real life = :( Please help me to not destroy my one nice piece of furniture.
[more inside]posted by peachfuzz at 11:36 AM PST - 18 comments
My downstairs neighbor, who is most likely schizophrenic, has been harassing my wife and me. Our landlord seems unenthusiastic about evicting her, and we are unenthusiastic about moving ourselves. What legal options can I pursue? Does anyone in Chicago have personal experience with a (cheap!) lawyer they might recommend?
[more inside]posted by ztdavis at 10:50 AM PST - 50 comments
What's a good flatbed scanner for Mac OSX? Something other an Epson Perfection - mine is now dead after only a couple of years due to buggy driver software and/or hardware - tech support was unable to diagnose.
[more inside]posted by mark7570 at 10:37 AM PST - 11 comments
Can anyone recommend a lightweight gaming laptop? Everything out there seems rather massive, I am looking for something with a 15-inch screen and a weight under 8 pounds with some actual battery life; I won't have to worry about price.
[more inside]posted by blahblahblah at 10:11 AM PST - 16 comments
Why/How did I get mystery software from China? Also applicable: Who/What/When/Where.
[more inside]posted by wrok at 10:07 AM PST - 11 comments
Where can we go for a relaxing, four-day vacation involving warm water, not heavily touristed beaches and decent food before the baby arrives?
[more inside]posted by thenewbrunette at 10:03 AM PST - 13 comments
I need help identifying a guitar. I'm embarrassed to ask, but I'm not even sure if it's a weird nylon string or a weird steel string acoustic. I took some pictures of it to help:
one two three four.
[more inside]posted by no1hatchling at 9:30 AM PST - 18 comments
I have psoriasis and wonder what treatments work if you or someone you know also has it and what your experience has been.
[more inside]posted by longsleeves at 9:27 AM PST - 23 comments
Who can tell me lots about Arvo Pärt and/or Für Alina?
I'm a big fan of Part and Fur Alina in particular. I've read what I can find online but need more. I'm writing a short story where Fur Alina plays a major part, and I need to know as much as I can about it, specifically, or Part, more broadly.
You can talk about it from a more technical standpoint or biographical or whatever--anything will help. Thanks!
posted by mermaidcafe at 9:17 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I play videos from my iPod Nano on my Phillips television? My Phillips is a flat screen and has a USB port on the side, which my iPod can dock to. When I connect them, the television even recognizes that an iPod is connected, but doesn't seem to know what to do with it. Any ideas?
posted by gm2007 at 8:34 AM PST - 3 comments
Help! My COBRA health insurance ended recently for a sketchy reason and I don't know how to get any answers and I need health care.
[more inside]posted by xenophile at 8:19 AM PST - 12 comments
Looking for a MacBook (White) sleeve. Just a sleeve. No pockets/pouches/straps, not a bag, not something bulky but with more structure and protection than the ubiquitous neoprene sleeves.
[more inside]posted by 6550 at 8:10 AM PST - 18 comments
Good free keyword tracker for SEO similar to Digital Point's Keyword Tracker?
[more inside]posted by fx3000 at 7:54 AM PST - 1 comments
What sport suits a thirty-five year old man built like a hot water heater? Everything I like is made for the lithe and long-limbed, not the squat and powerful. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by Harvey Jerkwater at 7:25 AM PST - 60 comments
I am looking for a classical Tibetan tutor in NYC during this summer until August 13th. My spoken Tibetan is mostly forgotten, but I have a few sutras and the like that I'd read with someone, and I have some faculty research money to use. Any leads would be welcome.
posted by AArtaud at 6:07 AM PST - 3 comments
TechQuestion: Can I recycle my old Nokia 770 Internet Tablet to do something useful on my desk, like display notifications (or something else)?
[more inside]posted by ranglin at 5:15 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me to think "out of the box" about exercise, and meeting new people. I need to do both (having just moved to a new country) and am interested in ideas that let me get some exercise, and that might let me meet new people. I am in France (in the Alps) so am going to need indoor and outdoor activities, because come wintertime, I'm not sure that cycling or hiking are going to be options.
[more inside]posted by handee at 5:07 AM PST - 16 comments
Best classical (nylon string) guitar for an electric player? I've been taking guitar lessons for a couple of years and lately dabbling in classical music. I'm considering buying a classical guitar.
[more inside]posted by mmoncur at 4:39 AM PST - 8 comments
iPhonefilter: With the new iPhone imminent, I'm hoping to snap up a second-hand old one on the cheap.. what are my connection options?
[more inside]posted by hibbersk at 4:21 AM PST - 3 comments
I need to find talented people who are into both theatre writing and web technologies. They should live in Britain or Ireland. I have two weeks. Where should I look?
posted by the latin mouse at 4:13 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking at an efficient way to distribute large files to multiple computers over my lan, I need to know how to do this and whats involved. I was thinking that since I have a dedicated server in my home that hosting the files via private lan'd bit torrent would be the weapon of choice as the file transfer speed increases exponentially.
My server is running a version of ubuntu so whatever software I will need must run in ubuntu. The clients downloading the files will probably be running windows boxes so Utorrent can be used and would be preferred. Are there any specific things that I need to turn on in Utorrent to do this via lan or will it essentially be seamless as long as the tracker is my server?
[more inside]posted by Chamunks at 2:41 AM PST - 11 comments
Why do all shoes give me blisters, even when I take every precaution to prevent it?
[more inside]posted by Nattie at 1:58 AM PST - 25 comments
June 16
Needed Immediately: One clay Mexican sculpture of a woman giving birth that is also a crude flute. We cannot find ours, and it's a talisman of sorts for my wife.
[more inside]posted by Any Moose In a Storm at 11:13 PM PST - 6 comments
How did people leaven things like scones and other fluffy pastries before baking soda/powder were invented?
posted by archagon at 10:15 PM PST - 37 comments
[Chicagofilter] Is it possible to search for businesses near an entire El line, rather than just an individual stop?
posted by nayrb5 at 9:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Taking my IT dev job to the librairies and coffeeshops of NYC for a couple of weeks (accompanying my wife, who's in a program at NYU). What are the best places to work, to lunch, and to explore in the relatively-immediate vicinity?
[more inside]posted by sesquipedalia at 9:19 PM PST - 18 comments
I've had roaches popping up in my apartment recently, but my lease is up in a few months. If I don't call an exterminator before I move out could I be stuck with an extermination fee?
[more inside]posted by Muu at 9:14 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me remember an adjective meaning extremely gifted, normally applied to a child. It's not anything obvious. :(
[more inside]posted by mllrstvn at 8:48 PM PST - 12 comments
can anyone tell me if there's a way to tell the difference between a determinate vs an indeterminate tomato plant as a seedling? my 3 year old pulled out all of my markers before the seeds had sprouted. i don't want to prune the determinate plants by accident!
posted by cvilleluke at 8:02 PM PST - 4 comments
My parents recently noticed a few strange plants sprouting up in the middle of their lawn.
This one has grown from nothing to around a foot high in three weeks. Can anyone ID it? They're in the Boston area, if knowing the region helps.
posted by dfan at 7:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Is there a web browser for your home-theater PC that works like Opera on the Wii? Something where I can sit back on the couch and navigate using the remote would be ideal.
posted by smackfu at 6:37 PM PST - 3 comments
Financial fool filter: I'm looking for authoritative online financial information/planning advice
[more inside]posted by cestmoi15 at 6:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Do any of the major virus-scan software sites permit sending in a questionable programs for possible addition to the ongoing alerts?
[more inside]posted by Quarter Pincher at 5:31 PM PST - 3 comments
I have an old iBook G4 (Tiger) that I would like to use as a low-budget "media server". I'd like to set it up with an external hard drive so that our other two computers (laptop running Vista and netbook running XP) can access its files over our wireless network.
[more inside]posted by rossination at 4:57 PM PST - 3 comments
I like this girl and all signs say she digs me, but the situation's funky...read on and help me! Help me figure out this conundrum.
[more inside]posted by Born to Hula at 4:11 PM PST - 49 comments
Are there are any pocket-sized digital cameras that allows optical zooming while shooting in video mode? Big bonus points if it can shoot HD (720p) video.
[more inside]posted by jaimev at 4:10 PM PST - 8 comments
What are some juicy lines of dialogue from James Joyce's
Ulysses? I want to greet my friend in a Ulyssean fashion for a Bloomsday celebration later.
[more inside]posted by malapropist at 3:47 PM PST - 18 comments
Personal training: three times a week for 30 minutes, or two times a week for an hour?
[more inside]posted by scrump at 3:17 PM PST - 9 comments
If you're a performer, and a record label tries to release a single (that you had nothing to do with) with your name on it and tries to pass it off as your work, what legal action could you take to stop it?
posted by empath at 3:15 PM PST - 8 comments
I suffer from a tendency to develop tendonitis in my wrists. Gyorgy Sandor's
On Piano Playing has helped me learn to play piano in a way that keeps my wrists happy. What similar book exists for guitar?
[more inside]posted by invitapriore at 3:06 PM PST - 5 comments
I want to spend Jan-Apr of the 2010 season snowboarding in the Salt Lake City resorts. Can you guys help me figure out where to live in SLC (three months at a resort is just too much $$, and plus I'd like to be able to get away from the mountain on the days I don't ride) , and the best way to go about securing a place?
[more inside]posted by Calloused_Foot at 2:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Los Angeles Filter: Should I pay the rent registration fee even though my landlord did not give me the requisite 30 days notice?
[more inside]posted by booksandwine at 2:29 PM PST - 13 comments
I've inherited an older PC from work and would like to turn it into a media center / game-playing box, but I'm not sure if it's up to snuff.
[more inside]posted by rokusan at 2:23 PM PST - 10 comments
Chest Pain Filter: So I continue to have this weird chest pain at the bottom of my breast bone area, perhaps a little down and to the left of my nipple. What could it possibly be?
[more inside]posted by UMDirector at 2:03 PM PST - 15 comments
I know that HDL (good cholesterol) is supposed to help lower LDL (bad cholesterol), but is it dangerous to have very low HDL levels, if your LDL is also low?
[more inside]posted by CrazyLemonade at 1:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I find/buy great website backgrounds such as the examples below? Or, where can I find good vector graphics to tile and make my own?
[more inside]posted by Merlin144 at 1:54 PM PST - 7 comments
I just recently went and visited some friends and want to send a gift to thank them for being such great hosts. One of my friends has recently hurt his neck and I am thinking of sending something that might make him feel better. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by pazazygeek at 1:54 PM PST - 7 comments
Can anyone recommend good books (fiction or non-fiction) that take place in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall?
posted by comfortinsound at 1:36 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm a full-time film editor and occasional composer in Vancouver, about to move to Toronto. My main work has been TV movies and short films. Because I don't have a job lined up there, I'll need to network. I also enjoy collaborating, and would love to make some new acquaintances -- I don't know many people in TO. Can anyone think of resources, groups, or organizations in Toronto that might help me achieve these goals?
[more inside]posted by gonna get a dog at 1:17 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm meeting with Mormon missionaries tomorrow for a religious discussion, and they want me to come prepared with questions about Mormon history/ belief/ doctrine, etc. I'm looking for a list of questions that will give me interesting answers and lead to longer discussions about the nature of Mormonism. I'm very interested in their religion, I just don't know enough to know what to ask, and I have three hours with them so I need a good amount of discussion questions.
Thanks!
posted by howgenerica at 12:43 PM PST - 75 comments
I am planning a road trip to Ikea (Denver -> Draper, UT). Some friends are saying I should fly to Salt Lake then rent a truck to haul the stuff back. Some friends are saying I should drive out using my SUV. Help me make the right decision.
[more inside]posted by shew at 12:38 PM PST - 21 comments
We want to 1) climb Kilimanjaro (Western Breach route) and 2) go on a safari afterwards. Looking for advice, personal stories, and information about planning for the trip and training for a high altitude hike.
[more inside]posted by kitkatcathy at 12:24 PM PST - 15 comments
My landlords want to kick me out and move into my apartment. They gave me the 60 days notice, but I have some questions about the validity of their notice.
[more inside]posted by krunk at 12:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Can I get an iPhone 3G S set up on Friday? I've never had an iPhone before. I pre-ordered one at the Apple site, but haven't received any confirmation from Apple or AT&T. I'm planning to go to the Apple store first thing on Friday morning, but I'm going to London Friday evening, and I'm concerned that AT&T won't be able to process all the activations that day.
[more inside]posted by lukemeister at 12:07 PM PST - 13 comments
Can I use a set of high-quality Component video cables as high-quality compsite video cables?
[more inside]posted by ManInSuit at 11:46 AM PST - 16 comments
I've been on zoloft for a year, and just started taking wellbutrin in addition. Zoloft has made me gain quite a bit of weight, even though I exercise regularly and eat well. How have other people dealt with this?
posted by Lutoslawski at 11:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Approximately how long would it take to ride a bicycle from Burlington to Vergennes, VT at a leisurely pace? Also, is it a hilly route?
[more inside]posted by thegreatfleecircus at 11:14 AM PST - 14 comments
Does expansion of the universe decelerate orbits of planets and/or rotation of galaxies?
[more inside]posted by knave at 11:09 AM PST - 12 comments
My British step-father has just become a US citizen. Given this, what would be a good way for us to celebrate the 4th of July?
[more inside]posted by Ms. Saint at 10:56 AM PST - 21 comments
What are the best options to measure the electricity usage of common area in a condo?
[more inside]posted by coust at 10:32 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking in a "neglected" area of NYC for property to buy.
My question is how to get information; on owners, and issues like back taxes owed, or even,
now especially, foreclosures.
The Dept. of Finance has block-by block data, but it is very time-consuming, and obviously does not include current data.
[more inside]posted by ebesan at 10:29 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm using Windows 2000 professional. I'm copying data from excel to the forms on separate pages of a website, and have to repeat a string of keyboard controls several times. Is there an application I can download to do this automatically? Does the computer come with a tool that allows you you type a series of keys into the computer, then just "repeat" 83 times?
[more inside]posted by omnigut at 9:57 AM PST - 9 comments
Consultant legal filter: Over-broad non-compete + me jumping to a client firm + angry former boss = well, what exactly?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:57 AM PST - 12 comments
Career alternatives for a burnt-out developer? Is there a world past my IDE that I'd make it in?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:56 AM PST - 13 comments
Once a bank/lender has quoted a rate, given a preliminary acceptance and has finished all required inspections to their satisfaction, how long do they have before they must finalize a refinance (or new mortgage)? I remember reading somewhere that in California, at least, there was a relatively short window of time that they had to finish in, but I can't find the citation now.
posted by luriete at 9:29 AM PST - 5 comments
My husband and I are planning a cross-countries, 7500km road trip to promote the book which he has just finished, currently seeking publishers (he will be self-publishing if it isn't picked up before we are set to leave). We are seeking contact info of book stores, events, independent media outlets and any other venues where book signings, readings or vending would be appropriate.
(cities and book info after the cut)
[more inside]posted by DecemberRaine at 9:24 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there a way to automatically back up certain folders on my hard drive to a USB key every time a plug in that key?
[more inside]posted by modernnomad at 8:59 AM PST - 10 comments
This may be a longshot, even for the diverse crowd here at AskMeFi. My daughter's horse was diagnosed with Lyme Disease in January. We caught it very early and the horse has made a full recovery and is back to normal in every way. However, the annual renewal on our Life/Major Medical policy for the horse includes this clause.
An exclusion for any loss or expense due to Lyme disease or any underlying related condition will apply to all coverages.
Diagnosing Lyme is a bit of a judgment call as it is, and this seems like a huge get-out-of-ever-paying-any-claim-again loophole as pretty much anything that may ever affect the horse in the future could conceivably be blamed on Lyme Disease. The question for anybody that may have experience with this...is there any reason to maintain a policy with that loophole?
posted by COD at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Where (online) can I buy +2.00 reading glasses with a focal distance of 24 inches?
posted by king walnut at 8:11 AM PST - 5 comments
What online company should I use to purchase travel insurance that meets the Schengen visa requirements?
[more inside]posted by wigner3j at 7:49 AM PST - 4 comments
In Season 2 of the HBO show True Blood, what is the exact mixture of blood types that Jessica thinks tastes ok? Supposedly this was determined by Bill.
[more inside]posted by Roger Dodger at 7:30 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me get my focus back on my own life and happiness and stop comparing/competing with my ex in my own mind... and stop having how I compare with others as a condition to my happiness/self esteem in general...
[more inside]posted by Chrysalis at 7:25 AM PST - 13 comments
Looking for ideas for backing up photos while traveling in the middle of nowhere, with no guaranteed access to a computer.
[more inside]posted by bassjump at 7:17 AM PST - 12 comments
We met on eHarmony but live long distance from each other. After a few weeks of great emails and phone calls, we travelled to the same city to meet in person, had a wonderful time and had sex.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:06 AM PST - 15 comments
I often have a whole bunch of 500-3000 word articles to read - all reasonably plain English with headings and sub-headings (and occasionally images). Is there any software out there which will take an article (or articles) and write a reasonable one or two paragraph summary of the article, or produce a list of key points?
posted by zaebiz at 6:49 AM PST - 13 comments
I've been using Del.icio.us and I've made a "Bookmark on Delicious" link for my Firefox bookmarks bar, using
this page. However, when I click on my link (or the My Delicious link I also created) they both take me to a facebook page that I visited on the day I created the bookmark. I removed them both and reinstalled them, but they changed back immediately to a new facebook page; I then manually changed the links to point to the ones from the delicious page, which worked for a while, but on restarting firefox they changed again to a facebook page.
Any ideas?
posted by criticalbill at 2:25 AM PST - 7 comments
June 15
RenovationFilter: I'm attempting to buy a registered historic home. The bank might require some repairs which, if required and done, could coincide with other renovation that may or may not affect the historic designation (roofing/ windows etc). What resources or advice might inform my decisions?
[more inside]posted by iiniisfree at 10:26 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm officially one of the last ones standing. I'm almost 30 and I'm not married. I'm having a really hard time dealing with this. Have you ever been last or close to last? How did you deal with the horrible feelings of inadequacy that accompany that?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:34 PM PST - 84 comments
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