June 2010 Archives
June 30
It's late, and I can't persude my sister she's in crisis.
Help me persuade my sister to go to the hospital (or talk me down). [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne at 10:53 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Sara Anne at 10:53 PM PST - 27 comments
Waking up on moving vehicles!
Waking up in moving vehicles sends me into existential crises. What? [more inside]
posted by Sreiny at 10:15 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Sreiny at 10:15 PM PST - 23 comments
Oregon outdoors ideas needed for the weekend.
I've been procrastinating about finalizing my travel plans and now find the weekend looming and nothing planned. I've got Friday afternoon to Tuesday evening to start in Eugene (mid-state) to get anywhere in a 200 mile radius to have some fun.
I love to mountain bike, be outdoors and get in the water. All else is optional. Not into campgrounds or crowds. The 4th is obviously a big weekend to travel. There's a lot to do here. What are some favorite places to get away and see some beauty away from it all. [more inside]
Where are the best online piano lessons?
A couple of months ago I AskedMefi about online guitar lessons. You pointed me to a justguitar which worked out great! Now, could you do the same thing for piano, please? [more inside]
Concise critique of Fox News?
Concise explanation of what is wrong with Fox News? [more inside]
What do you mean, I'm defensive?
How can I not react so defensively to things? [more inside]
posted by Polgara at 9:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Polgara at 9:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Pharmacotherapy from the North
Is it safe and legal to purchase my prescription drugs from Canada via an online service? [more inside]
posted by freshwater at 9:25 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by freshwater at 9:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Help! My dog has ADD.
My dog is too distracted to do his business outside. Suggestions please. [more inside]
What's a great place to hold a conference in Portland?
I'm helping to plan a weekend conference in Portland, OR next June. We hope to have 300-500 people attend. We'd like to have some sessions in which everyone gathers to hear featured speakers, and we'd like to have breakout workshops featuring smaller groups. Plus it would be great if we were near food and lodging. My question: Where are good locations in Portland to hold a conference? We're not keen on cold, soulless places like the convention center. What about the art museum? The Baghdad theater? The Aladdin? The Kennedy School? What venues can you recommend?
Bug Identification. Anyone know what this bug is? link
Sincere ingratiation 101
How to adjust to a new work environment when everyone is good friends already? [more inside]
posted by leedly at 8:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by leedly at 8:07 PM PST - 10 comments
Most basic of foods for my lifetime
If had a limited choice of foods to eat daily from age thirty to ninety what would pack the most nutrition? Processed and packaged items are allowed in suggestions. [more inside]
posted by ayc200 at 7:43 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ayc200 at 7:43 PM PST - 17 comments
Why won't my dog go for a walk?
What kind of border collie doesn't want a walk? [more inside]
Pet Placement Resource Needed in Laos
What pet adoption placement and/or listing resources exist in Laos, for a found stray kitten? [more inside]
Whom should I bite first?
Am I going to get rabies? I found a little brown bat on the floor of my house this evening (~9 pm). It was curled up on the floor so I thought it was a leaf. Anyway I scooped it into a mesh wastebasket and it immediately fluttered up to the top of the inverted basket. [more inside]
posted by toodleydoodley at 6:45 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by toodleydoodley at 6:45 PM PST - 33 comments
What white/orange/blue blogging site did I use in 2002?
Help me find this blogging website from circa 2002! It had a white/orange/blue minimalist layout and few members. [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 6:32 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 6:32 PM PST - 5 comments
Big Sister Nerves!
Big Sister/Little Sister Program Filter: First outing with my "little sister" tonight, and I feel a little nervous or ...something.. about the whole experience so far... [more inside]
Wait, Wait-esque podcasts - Update?
I adore "Wait, Wait, Don't Tell Me" and "The News Quiz" - and I've asked for similar offerings before. That thread changed my life - can I get an update? [more inside]
How do I pitch a Documentary-style TV show?
What advice or resources do you have for someone about to pitch their first documentary-style TV show? [more inside]
Help the new fat girl make some friends
I'm moving into a new neighborhood where a lot of nice people live. I'd love to meet them and make some new friends. But I'm dealing with some weight issues and therefore have low self-confidence, not to mention being a natural introvert. How do I get through this in a positive way? [more inside]
posted by georgiabloom at 6:14 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by georgiabloom at 6:14 PM PST - 26 comments
Where can I buy a buzz sticker?
Obscure stickerfilter: Looking for "Buzz" sticker. Last seen in the late 90's. [more inside]
posted by gofargogo at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gofargogo at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Recovering a movie file with a corrupted header?
Using Quicktime X to make a recording, but the .mov file it created won't open in anything. I suspect a corrupted header. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
What is staining my teeth?
I don't drink coffee, tea, wine, or soda. I don't smoke, chew on markers, or neglect to brush. The stains are dark brown and are worst around the gum line where the toothbrush doesn't reach as well. [more inside]
posted by silvicolous at 4:19 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by silvicolous at 4:19 PM PST - 19 comments
Can i pimp my Pashley?
Cycling filter: can i add more gears to my 5-speed Pashley Sonnet Bliss? [more inside]
Should I get an iMac?
Help me choose my next computer [more inside]
Where would you put this extra money?
SpecificFinancialFilter: What payments would you make with an extra $550 dollars a month? [more inside]
posted by bengalsfan1 at 3:30 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by bengalsfan1 at 3:30 PM PST - 23 comments
Why did my face turn purple?
What happened to my face? [more inside]
Mac user yearning for Windows 3.1 games
How can I play the classic Windows games in the Best of Microsoft Entertainment Pack (JezzBall, Chip's Challenge, SkiFree, PipeDream) on a Mac? [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 2:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me find a web host that won't delete my files.
I'm looking for a new web host for my very low traffic personal resume/portfolio site. Caveat: they must be willing to host several non-copyrighted MP3s produced by me and linked only from the site itself. How might I go about searching for hosts that will definitely allow such files? [more inside]
How do I make the best of a trip to France?
I'm studying abroad in France this fall. I want to learn the language. How do I prepare so that I can make the very best of it? [more inside]
posted by superiorchicken at 2:01 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by superiorchicken at 2:01 PM PST - 16 comments
Comics and terrorism
What recent, mainstream, non-political comic books have featured terrorism as part of the plot? [more inside]
Salta to Lima
i have about 5 days to get from around Salta to Lima to catch a flight. budget is a big issue. what is the best way to take buses from Salta to Lima? I do not have a chilean visa but I do have a bolivian visa. I am American.
What happened to the man who made "Sky Captain"?
Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (2005) is an amazing film with a great production history. But it's director, Kerry Conran, seems to have dropped of the face of the earth. What happened?
Do people still get paid for research, and if so, how?
Could I get paid for my (new-found) interest in researching topics? If so, how? More thoughts inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 1:24 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 1:24 PM PST - 18 comments
Thumbelina & Paul Bunyan
How can Thumbelina safely and painlessly accommodate Paul Bunyan? This question involves latex sensitivity and significant size difference, and it is all kinds of NSFW. [more inside]
My Dad passed away and I don't know what to do.
How best can I support my Mom and brother from so far away, other than calling them frequently? How can I stop thinking about the last days of my Dad's life and get over his physical "absence"? [more inside]
How can I find balance in my life with newfound social success?
I need some help finding balance. I've gone through a number of changes in my life lately, and it's been amazing. But the changes have caused my work life to suffer, and I've just taken on a new job, so this is not a good time. Anxiety, exercise, confidence, and a loss of balance all come into play here... I need some help putting it all together. [more inside]
Cracklin' MIDI
Electronic musicians: help a brother out with MIDI and latency issues? [more inside]
Who is the senator who was very vocal about getting access to the live feed of the BP oil spill in the Gulf?
Who is the senator who was very vocal about getting access to the live feed of the BP oil spill in the Gulf? [more inside]
posted by photoslob at 12:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by photoslob at 12:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Why is a single website not appearing for me?
So, a website that I need to view is just not showing up on any of my browsers. I know for a fact that it's not down. [more inside]
Chicken cutlets
A long time ago, I had an acquaintance who made the most delicious chicken cutlets in the known world--featuring fresh herbs and some kind of grated cheese that was not Parmesan--and I haven't been able to find or recreate the secret recipe. Hope me, Italian grandmas of AskMe... [more inside]
Making lists from barcodes: Is there an app for that?
Is there an app (I'm on Android, but an iPhone app name might also help me track one down) that will let me make a list of products (specifically books) using just barcodes? [more inside]
posted by coolguymichael at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by coolguymichael at 12:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Windows 7 on virtual machine in/beside Ubuntu 10.04 to watch streaming Netflix - will it work?
Windows 7 on virtual machine in/beside Ubuntu 10.04 to watch streaming Netflix - will it work? And will it work well? Will I be able to watch Netflix streaming movies (preferably in HD) on a Windows 7 guest system running inside VirtualBox OSE on an Ubuntu 10.04 host? Google has turned up very little recent chatter, with one or two people saying that it doesn't work well. Anyone here manage to get it working? [more inside]
posted by dilettanti at 12:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dilettanti at 12:18 PM PST - 12 comments
The wiring in this house is shocking!
Please recommend an electrician in the Chapel Hill/Triangle area that you know is good and can perform a house inspection. [more inside]
Help make my PC to Mac personal finance software quick and painless!
What is the best way to move years of financial data from AceMoney on Windows to anything on OSX and not screw it all up? [more inside]
Not that it's any of my business...
BritishRoyalMarriageFilter: I've seen the tabloid rumors about Prince William and his longtime girlfriend and it made me curious. Is he 'allowed' to marry her and still be in line for King? [more inside]
posted by TooFewShoes at 11:55 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by TooFewShoes at 11:55 AM PST - 29 comments
How to find party site?
Pre-planning San Francisco Pride 2011 -- accessible sites near parade route? [more inside]
I'm too young to be old.
What sites/podcasts/etc do you use to discover new music? [more inside]
posted by po822000 at 11:49 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by po822000 at 11:49 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me find a plant stand
Where can I find an inexpensive, simple indoor plant stand/flower pot holder? [more inside]
Where to watch the NYC fireworks show in 2010?
I'll be in New York City for July 4th and wanted to know where I could get the best view of the fireworks this year. I think they are going to be over the Hudson this year. Specifics appreciated.
What is the best way to collaboratively review and access 8 terabytes of multimedia content?
I'm looking for software to manage an 8-terabyte media library including audio, video, and photos. Ideally the software would include a web server component to allow you to browse the library remotely. [more inside]
Best place to friend a book.
Shelfari vs. Good Reads vs. Library Thing. I know it's subjective, but could you tell me the benefits of one or all three? [more inside]
map design competitions?
I am looking for map design competitions that I can enter (I live in Canada). [more inside]
Attempting to lessen ill effects of DWI on my car insurance...
I am in North Carolina; just received sentencing for a DWI (first offense), and I'm wondering how I might save some money on the inevitable insurance rate hike. Currently I am on a policy with my wife, through Progressive. We have a 2008 Mazda 3i and a 1992 Chevy Beretta; I am wondering if it might benefit me to get my own, separate insurance policy for the Beretta, so that the more expensive Mazda rates will stay with her and hopefully be unaffected? I don't want to run my credit report getting rate quotes, so I'm throwing the question out here. Thanks for any advice!
what do I do with my cat?
Is my cat too big for my apartment? Is it inhumane to keep him locked inside these three small rooms all the time? [more inside]
Help me be in charge of my network!
Wireless router questions: monitoring traffic and custom firmware. [more inside]
What's an easy way to build a visual map of the links between about 60 pieces of data?
Visual map to handle the links between ~60 pieces of data - not quite a sitemap, not quite a diagram... is there a better term for what I'm trying to find? [more inside]
Leaders in Affordable Housing Strategies plz!
Looking for amazing municipal Affordable Housing Strategies? [more inside]
Returning a game to Gamestop as defective for a full refund?
On June 26 I purchased the video game Puzzle Quest 2 from Gamestop. While playing it thus far, I've experienced three rather substantial bugs: these two, and this one, the last of which has utterly destroyed my enjoyment of the game. I still have the receipt and everything that came with the game in 'played but otherwise perfect' condition, and I want a refund. [more inside]
posted by The Confessor at 9:58 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by The Confessor at 9:58 AM PST - 10 comments
Cricket in NYC
I would like to go to a cricket match in NYC. [more inside]
I can has digital tv?
Please hope me navigate our transition to Comcast digital... [more inside]
Half short and twice strong
I'm going to start a position soon as a part-time software developer, one that I might want to keep for a long time. How can I best demonstrate that I'm worth keeping around in this capacity? [more inside]
Pampering gone wrong
I'madumbassfilter: I used a 70% Glycolic Acid chemical peel and, well, I certainly shouldn't have been drinking while doing it. I have a rash across my face. Note: I am prone to hyperpigmentation. What do I do now? [more inside]
A MUA I can MWAH
Help me find a new email client. [more inside]
A good family vacation around Philly?
Help me find a good family vacation destination within driving distance of Philly for a week in mid-August. Its our first attempt to take a vacation with our little kids (1 and 3), and with your hotel and destination advice, I hope to make it a good one... [more inside]
Seeking Analog short story info
Looking for an Analog short story, circa 1960. All life on earth is destroyed by mankind. One man escapes in a rocket. He knows he can't survive in space. Crash-lands on the now barren rock that used to be the earth. His is pursued by an animal, which he kills. (I don't remember whence the animal.) He goes to an ocean to die, knowing that the bacteria in his body will act to "reseed" the earth. [more inside]
posted by no.mad at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by no.mad at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
I'll just sit here wondering how you can stand by your racist friend
There is a woman I work with who, up until today, I really liked. She’s in an office in another state, but we clicked well over the phone and she’s otherwise a pretty terrific person, and I pretty much considered her a personal friend outside of the workplace. Today she forwarded to me this epically offensive, crazy racist e-mail, and I’m not sure what to do. Advice and/or resources would be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby at 8:21 AM PST - 107 comments
posted by shiu mai baby at 8:21 AM PST - 107 comments
How to share a file over the internet?
I just want to upload some files that other people can then download. Evernote and Dropbox require passwords or emailing. I just want the files available to anybody who knows they're there. [more inside]
posted by largecorp at 8:15 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by largecorp at 8:15 AM PST - 19 comments
Best option for additional storage for a Mac Mini HTPC
I’m planning on buying a Mac Mini as an HTPC, but I have some questions about the best option for additional storage. [more inside]
posted by cosmic osmo at 8:06 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by cosmic osmo at 8:06 AM PST - 13 comments
Is this a leather apron?
Is this a leather apron? What is it for? [more inside]
posted by travis08 at 7:57 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by travis08 at 7:57 AM PST - 28 comments
Love?
How can I improve myself? Problem - nobody in my life has ever accepted me as I am. [more inside]
Marijuana Policy Study
I'm going to be starting up a new research agenda on the economics of marijuana policy with an undergraduate student this fall, and I'm looking for materials which can help both me and my student navigate through the legal jungle that is US marijuana policy. I had a few questions. [more inside]
posted by scunning at 7:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by scunning at 7:33 AM PST - 11 comments
Reasonable Australian wage for household cleaners?
What is a reasonable (Australian) wage for casual household cleaners? [more inside]
How to keep active?
I need small ways of incorporating physical activity into my daily life. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at 7:20 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Tarumba at 7:20 AM PST - 25 comments
What books best describe/approximate what it was like to be in New York City during the 1970s/80s?
What books best describe/approximate what it was like to be in New York City during the 1970s/80s? [more inside]
Is there any hope of recovering my stolen iPhone?
Stolen iPhone - what, if anything, can I do with the information that I have? [more inside]
posted by rinosaur at 7:04 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by rinosaur at 7:04 AM PST - 24 comments
What does the Ninth Amendment mean?
What does the Ninth Amendment to the United States Constitution mean? [more inside]
posted by jefeweiss at 6:38 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by jefeweiss at 6:38 AM PST - 17 comments
My new laptop kills my wireless router.
Laptop Wifi / Wireless Router help! My brand new Asus laptop kills my linksys WRT110 whenever the wifi is active on the laptop. [more inside]
When my batteries die, I go to Wal-mart
Approximately how much of the productivity gains of the past 125 years has been a result of using fossil fuels? [more inside]
Gchat statuses on the iPhone/iPod Touch vs. Gmail
In regular Gmail, my friends' chat statuses show up as red, green, or greyed out. I know that if they're greyed out it might be because they're not signed in or because they've gone invisible. In Gchat on the iPhone/iPod Touch, there's a little more variation in how their statuses appear (not on the list at all, greyed out without profile pic, greyed out with profile pic) and I'm looking to understand whether those variations tell me if they're there but "invisible" vs "signed out." [more inside]
SHould I be using probability to design this interactive?
I'm scriptwriting an online interactive interview for a curriculum resource. There are ten questions, and students will be able to choose six of these to 'ask', and then see a video clip of each reply. Ideally, I want students to hear four strong answers and two weak ones. Based on this criterion, should I be using probabilty to work out how many of the ten answers should be weak or strong? If so, how? I think I need 6 or 7 strong answers just by applying the ratio.
posted by dowcrag at 6:02 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dowcrag at 6:02 AM PST - 3 comments
How many of my co-workers are on meds?
What is the best estimate for the fraction or percentage of the current United States America workforce taking prescription psychiatric medication?
DIYfilter - What is this disk insert called?
I've got some cardboard tubes from plastic sheeting - in all different lengths and widths. I want to be able to put shelving on them - so I'll be needing a round disk that'll fit in about 1/2 an inch snugly and have a screw protruding so I can then bolt the wood to the screw and tube. What is this disk called and where can I get them online?
posted by watercarrier at 5:49 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by watercarrier at 5:49 AM PST - 10 comments
CRM+ECM = ???
Does a (preferably open-source) application exist that's one part Customer Relationship Manager (CRM, eg SugarCRM) and one part Enterprise Content Management (ECM, eg: Sharepoint, Alfresco)? Or one that bridges the gaps, connecting relationships with people to documents? [more inside]
Reasonable expense or unchecked materialism?
Help me find the perfect leather tote! [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 5:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 5:13 AM PST - 10 comments
A/C acts like it's on, though it's not
I have a phantom central air system. I turn the upstairs unit off at night, because my bedroom gets the coldest of the rooms in the house when it's turned on, and my side of the bed is directly under a vent. Anyhow, last night the unit was off, but the vent still made noise like it was working. Vents in other parts of the house sounded like they were working as well, though the unit was off. Though the vents were making noise, I don't think the rooms were cooling. What's going on, and is this the sign of something worse?
posted by litnerd at 5:12 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by litnerd at 5:12 AM PST - 8 comments
Dysfunctional in the least charming way imaginable.
I want to introduce my wonderful boyfriend to my family. The problem? My father is a bigot and I'm 100% certain he'll be very unwelcoming. Please help me figure out how to navigate this situation. [more inside]
posted by arianell at 4:30 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by arianell at 4:30 AM PST - 31 comments
Advice for a Visit of new york by a french geek ?
Advice for a Visit of new york by a french geek ? [more inside]
Accepted a job, haven't started, don't want to anymore.
This all happened in a week - I verbally accepted a job offer from A company at the beginning of this week on the agreement that I bring in the rest of the signed contract next week when I start. Since then I've had an interview with B company (I applied to B before I accepted A) and received another offer which I prefer. I think I want to take up B's offer, what do I say to A company? I know it's bad practice, is there anyway to make it better? [more inside]
posted by doobiedoo at 4:01 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by doobiedoo at 4:01 AM PST - 14 comments
Wordpress HTML has gone rogue, doesn't keep formatting
Recently, I updated to Wordpress 2.9 and the html formatting on my blog went nuts. Now when I save all lines of code run together. [more inside]
Unique American food for an Australian 4th of July
4th of July party in Australia: What uniquely American food can I serve that will be somewhat unusual for Australians? [more inside]
posted by mosessis at 2:21 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by mosessis at 2:21 AM PST - 48 comments
Interview rocks!
What are other magazines (English language) that are of the same type as Interview? [more inside]
I've got a problem with gas...
How much does it cost to have gas central heating installed? (UK) [more inside]
rough ride
'97 Corolla rumble: I think the transmission or clutch is suspect. What should this cost to fix, and are there more durable components that could be installed for future driving? [more inside]
posted by roygbv at 1:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by roygbv at 1:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Mint.com's broke, can I fix or must I switch?
Mint.com went kablooey for me tonight. (I'm pretty sure it's a javascript thing.) Is there something I can do to fix this? [more inside]
posted by Diablevert at 1:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Diablevert at 1:40 AM PST - 7 comments
June 29
Trouble completing yawns?
I yawn a lot, and often have trouble "completing" yawns. What's up with that? [more inside]
posted by Earl the Polliwog at 11:56 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Earl the Polliwog at 11:56 PM PST - 21 comments
Online documentaries?
Do you know any sites with a wide variety of social documentaries that aren't overly partisan? [more inside]
posted by shinybaum at 11:41 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by shinybaum at 11:41 PM PST - 11 comments
Applying For New California Emergency High Risk Pool
Applying for Obama Health Plan Emergency High Risk Pool for State of California. [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 11:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 11:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Membership Management and Joomla Community Builder
I've been asked to investigate Joomla Community Builder for use by a community circus I'm a part of to manage their membership. Based on their needs and abilities, is it worth using, or are we better off with other less complicated solutions? [more inside]
I want my baby back baby back baby back riiiiiiibsssss.
Help a former vegan learn to cook meat! What are your best tips and how-tos? How can I cook ribs that will blow my friends away on the 4th of July? [more inside]
Copy & pasting from Excel into Word
Is there a way to insert into a text string in Excel a "hard enter" so that when a series of rows of text are copied into Word that it automatically incorporates paragraph breaks between them? [more inside]
Drive-in tips for a complete novice?
What should I expect at a drive-in theater? What stuff should I know/bring before going? [more inside]
posted by Saminal at 9:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Saminal at 9:50 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me identify this song!
Help me identify a song with little info...I am looking for a campy, cheesy, 80's song with the hook "I want to be an American", or something similar to that. It has some heavy guitar riffs as well.
Seriously, it sounds like it came from a Rocky soundtrack. Your help is appreciated!
posted by helios410 at 9:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by helios410 at 9:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Please help me optimize my home network.
Please help me optimize my home network. [more inside]
posted by st starseed at 9:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by st starseed at 9:35 PM PST - 5 comments
Not toilet reading, even though about LBJ.
when I was a teenager I owned a muscle car, now I want the exact opposite.
Should I expect to pay MSRP for a new ford fiesta currently for sale at my local dealer? [more inside]
Help me minimize the hassles of getti g a new computer
I think my MacBook has died. Help me minimize the cost/trauma/hassle of replacing it! [more inside]
What are the good Internet radio shows?
Which free streaming Internet radio shows are awesome? [more inside]
Breakups: How to deal?
I just ended a 2+ year relationship. I don't know how to bounce back. (anonymous because he lurks) [more inside]
Can I restore an iTunes backup file?
Did iTunes delete my backup file? If so, can I restore it or other wise get it back? [more inside]
posted by eirelander at 8:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by eirelander at 8:08 PM PST - 3 comments
When will Diablo 3 come out?
When will Diablo 3 come out? Can't wait any more.
Se necesita esto?
Do I really need a new Puerto Rican birth certificate? Seriously? [more inside]
Lost wallet in Sacto. Get to the Bay Area using only checks?
Within the last two hours, I lost my wallet in Sacramento while biking along the American River Parkway. A four-part question about getting home to the Bay Area using only a checkbook: 1. What's the easiest way to turn personal checks into cash, ideally in downtown Sacto? 2. Has anyone successfully used a check at Greyhound or Amtrak? [more inside]
posted by slidell at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by slidell at 7:47 PM PST - 8 comments
S.A.D. yet easily tuckered out by a day of sunshine.
Effected by S.A.D in the winter, yet when I remain in the sun for a good portion of the day during summer I feel exhausted. I'll take a nap from 5 to 10, eat, then go back to sleep just fine and wake up in the morning. It's ludicrous, the sun wears me out almost as bad as the lack of it. [more inside]
What the heck is T/T in Advance?
I am trying to order a couple of fans for a CNC machine which I have only been able to find at a company in South Korea. Their price quotation states the following:
WE ARE PLEASED TO QUOTE YOU THE UNDERMENTIONED GOODS ON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS :
PRICE TERMS : FOB INCHON AIRPORT (BY DHL) DELIVERY : 7 days upon receipt of a official order. Buyer selects Carrier & method of delivery
at Buyer's cost. Applicable Duties & Taxes to be paid by Buyer. PAYMENT : 100% T/T IN ADVANCED
PACKINGS : EXPORT STANDARD PACKING VALIDITY : July 15, 2010 [more inside]
I am not Iron Woman...
Personal anemia anecdotes wanted: How long did it take you to feel human again after being diagnosed with anemia? [more inside]
posted by elsietheeel at 7:43 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by elsietheeel at 7:43 PM PST - 19 comments
I need to wear a bathing suit!
I need help with personal grooming. NSFW and possibly TMI: [more inside]
Montreal Menswear
Where to go for nice men's clothing in Montreal? [more inside]
Metering between shield and ground?
What kind of circuit can I use to measure between shield and ground in an electric guitar? [more inside]
posted by StickyCarpet at 6:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by StickyCarpet at 6:52 PM PST - 7 comments
You know I actually do this in my head when I am not interviewing
Metafilter: Would you help me write this thank you letter? More details inside. [more inside]
Help me choose songs to practice and perform.
I'll be participating in a singing workshop in a few weeks, and I need to choose a pair of songs to sing. The workshop is focused on performance, that is to say communicating the 'emotional content' of the songs to the audience, and less about mastering technically challenging pieces. [more inside]
Setting Default From Address in IOS4
How do I set the default email address on my iPhone 3GS running IOS4? [more inside]
posted by DWRoelands at 5:46 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by DWRoelands at 5:46 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for the top-notch, absolute best facial plastic surgeons in the US
Help me find the top-notch, absolute best, facial plastic surgeons in the US. [more inside]
how to successfully negotiate parked domain?
What's the most successful strategy to bid on a domain name that's already been registered? [more inside]
What parts of the US have a lower cost of living than Long Island (and aren't terrible)?
I'm living on Long Island, New York, and it is ridiculously expensive here. I'd like to move to some other part of the country that shares its good qualities, but without the exorbitant cost of living. Any suggestions? [more inside]
foray 9 mm mechanical pencils..where do I find them?
This is my very first attempt at anything whatsoever on the internet but am that desperate to find the Mechanical Pencil that I adore. it is a .9 mm flat lead that fits into a Oddice Depot Foray pencil...I bought literally hundreds of them..they were three to a pack and about $5-6 dollars and came with spare leads and erasers. We gave them out as client thanks gift for anyone in our offices. They discontinued them and I am desolate and desperate. I cannot find another brand that works as well or is even close. I saw this sight when searching Google for Mechanical pencils and wonder if anyone might know where oh where I can find my beloved pencil?
contact info is chris@candacerubin.com
THANKS
How can I keep clothes from getting overly funky at sports camp?
How can I keep clothes from getting overly funky at sports camp? [more inside]
Hand bone broken?
I think I broke a bone in my hand. 5th metacarpal, the one that connects to the pinky. Looking for a bit of advice. [more inside]
posted by chasing at 4:30 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by chasing at 4:30 PM PST - 16 comments
What did I just buy?
Do you know American antiques (possibly)? If so help me figure out what I just bought. [more inside]
posted by WickedPissah at 4:12 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by WickedPissah at 4:12 PM PST - 13 comments
Nintendo World or Bust
The family has decided to make a spur-of-the-moment pilgrimage to Nintendo World in Rockefeller Plaza this weekend. Traveling by car from central Ohio to NYC, what is the best place to stay outside the city for a trip in on Saturday morning, returning Saturday evening? [more inside]
posted by Otis at 4:10 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Otis at 4:10 PM PST - 7 comments
Should I (can I) keep my job?
I have been at my current job for five years; 2 years ago I transitioned from an active-duty (military) position to the same job as a civilian hire on a 2 year contract. I was hired at a salary below the median, with the understanding that this would be expected to increase. I have been upfront that I would like to stay, but would want my compensation to be more commensurate with industry standards. As the end of my contract approaches complications ensue... [more inside]
I was wrongly and illegally ticketed!
I just got a parking ticket for a lot I was never in. I'm pretty annoyed. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by PercussivePaul at 3:59 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by PercussivePaul at 3:59 PM PST - 17 comments
The answer's probably duct tape.
How can I prevent my toe from tearing through my running shoes? I just got a new pair of running shoes and I'd like to prevent the little hole that shows up right above my big toe shortly after I start wearing any pair. I don't run, in fact it's a big achievement for me to go on a moderate walk - so I'm not beating the crap out of these things. Any way I can reinforce the toe somehow to prevent this?
Hanging curtains on a plaster wall with plastic anchors.
Please help me figure out how to hang these curtains before I lose my mind. All I need to do (in theory) is drill a hole in plaster and stick a plastic anchor in it. [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy at 3:49 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Thin Lizzy at 3:49 PM PST - 14 comments
What software should I use for scheduling human subject experiments?
What software should I use for scheduling human subject experiments? [more inside]
posted by suncoursing at 3:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by suncoursing at 3:29 PM PST - 5 comments
design firm question
What file formats should we ask our ordered logo and flyer to come in? [more inside]
posted by Mroz at 3:01 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Mroz at 3:01 PM PST - 19 comments
Where can I find the most comfortable nose pads for my glasses?
Where can I find the most comfortable nose pads for my glasses? [more inside]
Soliciting a lease buyout?
Any info on soliciting a buyout from your landlord in NYC? [more inside]
Help me sort out some final details for our San Francisco trip.
We're in San Francisco for 3 days (this weekend). Should we rent a car to see Muir Woods, or take public transport? [more inside]
Where's the missing link?
language question
What language is this guy speaking?
There's English in there and maybe Spanish? (I don't speak Spanish, so I don't know). Is this just a mixture of two languages or a real language that incorporates some English?
Mounting multiple samba shares in windows with different usernames?
I have a Samba file server sharing two drives that I'd like to mount simultaneously in windows using two different usernames. I can't get it to work - can you help? [more inside]
posted by pombe at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pombe at 2:30 PM PST - 5 comments
I thought it'd be over!
Shrugging off my boyfriend's mother's guilt trips is extremely difficult. She's still trying to set me up for emotional, and possibly physical abuse from her younger son. How do I handle it so I stop raging out my anger on the boyfriend when he's trying his damn hardest to enforce boundaries between his family and I? [more inside]
posted by Yasuo at 2:30 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by Yasuo at 2:30 PM PST - 26 comments
Trains from Berlin to avoid Ryanair?
I loathe Ryanair. I need to get back to London from Berlin next Friday, and I don't want to fly Ryanair, but all the flights on other airlines are hideously expensive. Before I succumb, I was thinking about catching a fast train from Berlin to somewhere in Germany not too far away with an airport, then catching a flight to London from there. Any suggestions on airports within two hours of Berlin on the fast train that have regular flights to London?
Brush shaving soap recommendations
Shaving cream recommendations for my dad - badger brush & not too smelly [more inside]
If Dell is now Hell, is there a purgatory outside of build-it-yourself Heaven?
Handling a VC opportunity
My small company has been approached out of the blue by an established venture capital group. It's all very exciting because we'd love the opportunity to grow, but we also don't so much want to get screwed. [more inside]
Where to post my rental in NY?
What are some good places in NY to post my apartment for rent? [more inside]
Creepy Crawlies on my door
What is this weird bug I saw on my door last night? [more inside]
posted by lilkeith07 at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by lilkeith07 at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Help a New Small Robot-Tester
After reading this answer, I tried playing the programming-esque game Manufactoria. I loved it immediately. The first two levels were perfectly simple and didn't require a second of thought, but I keep futzing with level three (Robolamps). I seem to get very close to success over and over, but after 2 days I can't get a proper solution. I have no programming experience at all, but I seem to have an unnatural amount of patience for trying to figure this out, and think the basic concepts aren't challenging at all yet, at this completely basic level-- I just think I might be missing a crucial concept or two. [more inside]
posted by thegreatfleecircus at 1:57 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by thegreatfleecircus at 1:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Kierkegaard n00b
I have decided that I should read Kierkegaard. Where should I start? [more inside]
posted by pecknpah at 1:47 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by pecknpah at 1:47 PM PST - 18 comments
asthma parents
My mum has been diagnosed with asthma recently, at 63. Last week she had to go into hospital. How serious is this, and how worried should I be? [more inside]
Can a Ph.D. woman be happy with a nonintellectual man?
Put yourself in these shoes: You are an overly-educated (Ph.D.) woman with creative and intellectual ambitions....voracious bookworm, writer, lover of ideas. Can you be happy in a romantic relationship with a nonintellectual man? He IS smart, but not a brainiac....and has every other quality you would want in a man....kind, generous, funny, hard-working, full of character. Responses from men and women, based on opinion and/or experience, are all welcome.
posted by smokingloon at 1:05 PM PST - 69 comments
posted by smokingloon at 1:05 PM PST - 69 comments
I need more excuses to watch movies!
Can anyone recommend an online movie-of-the-week (or month, or whatever) discussion club? [more inside]
Help me keep my teeth in my head
Can anyone recommend a good periodontist in the Boston Metro area? [more inside]
what does this sign in the netherlands mean?
Average Life Of A [__]
Looking for more "average life" documentaries. [more inside]
A Gift That Keeps on Giving
I'm looking for a subscription-type birthday gift -- something that would be sent regularly (say, monthly) to my soon-to-be-85-year-old mother. [more inside]
Help a guy pick a camera lens?
I'm in the market for a new camera lens. I'm attempting to do my "due diligence" - if I'm going to pony up and drop $500 - $600 on a lens, I want to make sure it's right - but a lot of this information doesn't make sense to me. Step inside, would you? [more inside]
posted by kbanas at 12:21 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by kbanas at 12:21 PM PST - 23 comments
Help me find that voice actor!
Who is the former NPR staffer that is now working in recording audiobooks? [more inside]
posted by pianohands at 12:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pianohands at 12:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Are they killing the Incredible? Why?
What's the deal with the HTC Droid Incredible's sudden agoraphobia? [more inside]
Summer In Santa Cruz?
Last-minute decision: I have some extended time coming up (basically the month of July) and am considering a 3-4 week stay in Santa Cruz. What is a summer in Santa Cruz like? Is there a lot to do? I'll be spending part of the time working on a book, so it's not like I need to be occupied the entire time. I've looked on Craigslist for room shares and there seem to be plenty for short-term stays. Any other ideas? Are there areas that I would want to steer clear of for safety reasons, etc? As always, thanks in advance.
posted by Gerard Sorme at 12:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 12:04 PM PST - 10 comments
iPhone 4 vs 3GS signal comparison
For people with the new iPhone 4, who previously had experience with the iPhone 3GS. How do you find the iPhone 4 stacks up against the 3GS in the area of signal reception? Is the iPhone 4 better or worse at obtaining and maintaining a cellular signal? [more inside]
What can an employment background check entail?
What can an employment background check entail? [more inside]
Do I sell my inherited co-op?
Do I sell my inherited co-op? [more inside]
Secrets of Cheap Airfare
What are the Secrets of Cheap Airfare? Particularly from the States to Southeast Asia. [more inside]
How to productively spend practice time?
What's the most productive way to spend 45 minutes of daily practice time for the piano/keyboard? [more inside]
Where can I find OEM Dodge parts online?
I have an older truck (Dodge Dakota 2000) I just use for truck things, the rear bumper is completely crushed. I called around and locally the cheapest I can find is $1200 just for the bumper and brackets, without labor. I found this on Amazon.com which is not OEM but Westin PerfectMatch. How close do these match the OEM, alternatively, where can I find OEM parts online?
learn to program?
This question made me start thinking about learning computer programming. Two questions: do you think there's any value in doing so, and if so, how would I start? Details about me inside. [more inside]
posted by insectosaurus at 11:02 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by insectosaurus at 11:02 AM PST - 13 comments
We'd rather reign in hell than serve in heaven!
My girlfriend and I are looking to start a small business. We're new-ish college grads (2008 and 2009, respectively) that don't want to wait for the recession/depression/Lost Decade to end, we're willing to put in the work and research, and we've got a small source of financing. Help us out! Special snowflakage included. [more inside]
I do not like weird Facebook link spam.
I sometimes see sketchy links that automatically post that you "like" them on Facebook when you click on them. How harmful are they, exactly? What can I do to prevent them from showing up? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby at 10:53 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Metroid Baby at 10:53 AM PST - 3 comments
I need a second job to bring me $1k a month - suggestions?
I've shaved all unnecessary expenses to a bare minimum and am coming up short $1000 a month on my bills - which includes a mortgage. My savings is dwindling fast. I work full-time with a one-hour commute to/from Manhattan and am raising a two year old who attends day care. I'm organized and a fast typist. I love to search the internet. Any suggestions out there on what I can do to bring in another 1k? i know...this is a bit far fetched but I'd appreciate any leads. I'm quite desperate at this point... TIA
get out now?
If a depression with high deflation is coming (Krugman), and a massive amount of real estate will come on the market as boomers age, retire, downsize, die, shouldn't I sell my house? Isn't selling now basically like shorting the whole US economy?
Can somebody shake their own head violently enough to give themselves a concussion
Can somebody shake their own head violently enough to give themselves a concussion? For instance, say somebody finishes a shower and shakes their head vigorously like a big dog to throw off excess water. Could that person give themselves a concussion? If they could, how easy/likely would that be, and has it ever happened before?
wow, life!
How can I move away from the monotony of daily life and focus on the incredible marvels of the universe? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 9:58 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by sucre at 9:58 AM PST - 34 comments
Best version of "the preacher and the slave" for children
What is the best version of "The Preacher and the Slave" (you may know it as "Pie in the Sky") for me? I am making a collection of songs for my toddler daughter, so it should be clear and have fairly simple arrangement. And it should only have the original lyrics without additions or improvisations.
posted by Mayor Curley at 9:54 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 9:54 AM PST - 2 comments
Why can't left be right?
Why is environmentalism an issue of the left and not of the right? Why are those who disbelieve climate change on the right and not the left? I mean, the question is, just how did the two sides get to where they are on this? Was it coincidence, or are there fundamental beliefs on each side that created this divide? [more inside]
Cat in backpack?
Is it ok to carry a cat in my backpack? [more inside]
posted by Vhanudux at 9:33 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Vhanudux at 9:33 AM PST - 29 comments
Help me seem them before they see me (home surveillance)
Does anyone have any experience with home surveillance equipment? [more inside]
Help me communicate with my Peking duck!
Can you translate what's written on the packaging of this Peking duck? [more inside]
posted by lioness at 9:14 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by lioness at 9:14 AM PST - 2 comments
When and What to program? - Introducing children to computer programming
When do you find is a good age to introduce children to computer programming? I have a nine year old and I am wondering if this is too early an age to introduce him to computer programming. [more inside]
character hijack on keyboard
Every once in a while my keyboard is only able to type weird symbols like this. Does anyone know what is hijacking my computer? [more inside]
posted by pjenks at 9:04 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pjenks at 9:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Sneaker style sorting sought!
Where can we find or who makes cheap-ish, sturdy sneakers? [more inside]
posted by kittyloop at 8:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by kittyloop at 8:59 AM PST - 7 comments
[Javascript filter] window.showModalDialog not loading - but only for one user
window.showModalDialog opens a new window, but the page doesn't load. It's only a problem for one user - all others have been fine. What gives? [more inside]
Online documentaries, non-US-only, no politics?
In bed, need some good documentaries that're available on-line. Not that interested in politics or nature. Must be viewable in Canada. Suggestions? [more inside]
Keeping up with what's hot
I'm trying to find some websites to stay ahead of the curve with Internet Technology and what's hot... I always seem to be the last one to hear about the latest site or "gadget". So I am searching for some good sources that I can bookmark and check out daily... Any recommendations would be appreciated.
posted by strongdad at 8:41 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by strongdad at 8:41 AM PST - 10 comments
MicroSD slot in Dell E6400?
My new work laptop is a Dell Latitude E6400. It doesn't come with much documentation (nor does Dell's website offer much) so I've been trying to figure out all of the hardware features on my own. When I removed the battery I noticed what looks like a MicroSD card slot. Is it? Can I use it for ReadyBoost?
posted by tommasz at 8:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by tommasz at 8:40 AM PST - 7 comments
I can't seem to Nuke from Orbit!
I need to send my computer back to its manufacturer, as it's broken, and they've sent me a replacement. I would like to erase everything from the hard drive. Can you recommend some software to do this? It's a Windows 7 laptop with a single (though partitioned) hard drive. [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 8:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bluefly at 8:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Corporations and taxes
A friend and I are starting up a company. The company will be domiciled in New York City, possibly incorporated elsewhere. We have attorneys who will give us legal advice about incorporation issues. We also have investors who will give us financial and accounting advice as needed, though I come from a finance and accounting background. What I don't know too much about, though, is the various taxes to which a corporation is subject. More detail inside. [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dfriedman at 8:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Soviet Spy School- the movie
Vaguely remembered Russian/Soviet spy school in a movie: perfect small town America in the 1950s, everyone going about their business on Main Street. Camera pulls away to reveal that it's a set inside a secret spy-training school. Anyone know the name of the movie? [more inside]
posted by mareli at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mareli at 8:12 AM PST - 10 comments
can i travel to syria? and should i?
I am going to several countries in the Middle East as part of a project I'll be working on with some journalist friends and one of the countries they are thinking of reporting in is Syria. I was in Israel in 2007 but never had my US passport stamped (and have gotten a new passport since anyway) so it would seem that I would be able to obtain a visa to travel there. However, I did write a book about my travel to Israel which will be published this fall and which would come up in any internet search of my name. [more inside]
posted by minicloud at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by minicloud at 8:09 AM PST - 8 comments
How Do I Start Praying?
I am not a religious person, but I would like to begin praying and make prayer a part of my life. I have never prayed before. Any thoughts on how to begin? [more inside]
posted by PersonAndSalt at 8:01 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by PersonAndSalt at 8:01 AM PST - 33 comments
What low maintenance plants to plant on steep sunny hillside to enhance home’s curb appeal?
What low maintenance plants to plant on steep sunny hillside to enhance home’s curb appeal? [more inside]
Why do some fruits and vegetables make me feel hungrier?
Why do some fruits and vegetables make me feel hungrier? [more inside]
What is this coin and who is the dour man in the funny hat?
Help me identify this coin which has what appears to be Arabic script on it and probably dates to the first half of the 20th century. [more inside]
posted by 256 at 7:38 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by 256 at 7:38 AM PST - 13 comments
Where can I find these amazing plastic hingeless jewel cases?
I work for a public radio show. Sometimes we receive flexible CD cases from film studios that we absolutely love. We'd like to order a case of these. However, we can't seem to find them online. They don't have hinges -- and they're incredibly thin. This is what they look like. Do you know what these are called and where we can get them? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer at 7:28 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by melodykramer at 7:28 AM PST - 8 comments
What's the plan, man?
How do web apps get planned? What is the "blueprint" for a web app? The storyboard, the map, the plan, the.... well, you get it. [more inside]
Unpaid founder of defunct co seeks unemployment in CA
I am in California and the startup I founded is bust. I want to know how to make the best case for my eligibility for unemployment benefits. Complicating factor: I took no salary from my startup, only stock. My last regular job prior to this startup fiasco was in Fall 2007. [more inside]
Help me geekify my office with posters!
Help me geekify my office with posters! [more inside]
posted by bristolcat at 6:56 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by bristolcat at 6:56 AM PST - 31 comments
How do I fix the finish on my coffee table?
How do I fix the chipped finish on my coffee table? [more inside]
posted by smackfu at 6:36 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by smackfu at 6:36 AM PST - 3 comments
My husband prevents me from sleeping. Help!
Help me get a better night's sleep sharing a bed with my husband. [more inside]
posted by MorningPerson at 6:15 AM PST - 69 comments
posted by MorningPerson at 6:15 AM PST - 69 comments
Cigarette lighter in car doesn't work. Please help troubleshoot.
It seems the ac-adapter plug thingy (i.e. the cigarette lighter) doesn't work in my car. I suspect a blown fuse. I have neither the time nor the inclination to take it in to get fixed if I can do it myself. Halp? [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic at 6:10 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Stewriffic at 6:10 AM PST - 15 comments
How do we know survey responses are honest?
How do social scientists, psychologists, etc. detect and control for people lying in response to their questionnaires? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 5:41 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by metaBugs at 5:41 AM PST - 21 comments
How to become a chef?
I am a 32 year old amateur chef in the UK. If I wanted to become a professional chef, Where would I start? [more inside]
posted by cilantro at 5:29 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by cilantro at 5:29 AM PST - 9 comments
Wat kind of bird might this be?
Wat kind of bird could this be? I saw it in my garden twice now, location is The Netherlands. Sadly I didn't get to take more/better pics.
posted by Ms. Next at 5:25 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Ms. Next at 5:25 AM PST - 9 comments
The comforts of home are lost the second you walk out that door.
Moving from a city of ~ 35,000 to a city of ~ 400,000; tips and tricks for making things go as smooth as possible, as this is my first foray away from a very comfortable place for me. [more inside]
posted by Hiker at 5:17 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Hiker at 5:17 AM PST - 4 comments
Pimp my sailing trip!
Going on a two week sailing trip: What do I need for my comfort and entertainment? [more inside]
posted by hannahlambda at 4:36 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by hannahlambda at 4:36 AM PST - 24 comments
Please identiy this classic music snippet
Can someone please identify this very pleasant piece of classical music for me? (OGM format). Thanks.
posted by zaebiz at 4:22 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by zaebiz at 4:22 AM PST - 8 comments
Grek translating: If 'Good Place/No place' is Utopia, Would 'Other Place' be Eteratopia?
Futzing with Ancient Greek: If 'Good Place/No place' is Utopia, Would 'Other Place' be Eteratopia? [more inside]
posted by Cantdosleepy at 4:19 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Cantdosleepy at 4:19 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me improve the experience of testing the experience
How does your IT department introduce new widescale products to your large company? I'm talking workstation policies, web browsers, collaboration and office applications, intranet. If you're an end user what is your company doing well in this regard? Are you invited to test the product? Do they test the subjective user experience? Do they make it easy for you test and give feedback? What would you change? And if you're in the IT department, what works well? What doesn't? What have you done to improve things. [more inside]
Cheapest way from SE Asia to Canada?!
Cheap-flight filter: SE Asia to Vancouver? Any suggestions for carriers or cheap flight websites? [more inside]
why won't mail.app let me create a new account?
Why won't mail.app on the mac let me create a new email account? [more inside]
posted by frodoxiii at 12:27 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by frodoxiii at 12:27 AM PST - 4 comments
What do alcoholics drink?
June 28
Adventures in Toronto?
Recent events have left me feeling sad about my city, and made me realize that our love affair has grown cold and stale. Help me rekindle it! [more inside]
Unoriginal question no. 935702
Is it safe to eat meat that has thawed and been in room temperature for about 6 hours, and then refrigerated again? [more inside]
regarding polyamory
Regarding polyamory and potentially breaking up a monogamous LTR. A question for a friend. Special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
How do I become a fitness and nutrition "expert"?
How do I become a fitness and nutrition "expert"? [more inside]
Where near Concord NH is nice and cheap?
Where can we live around Concord, NH? [more inside]
The image grind
13,000 pics. Gotta sort and tag for content. I'm thinking iPhoto ain't up to it. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by mwhybark at 8:34 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by mwhybark at 8:34 PM PST - 21 comments
Searching for interesting stories about total memory loss!
I'm interested to read books about people who have lost their memory. Preferably BY people who have completely lost their memory, but fiction works too. Novel type format best, as I'm just following a current bit of curiosity triggered by a "This American Life" episode, not really looking for information per se. Thanks!
Entering Eurovision?
What would it take to be able to enter Eurovision? [more inside]
posted by LSK at 7:12 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by LSK at 7:12 PM PST - 8 comments
Solve mysteries like Wikipedia Brown...
I have been listening to Das Racist lately. I'm wondering where this trend is coming from and (sadly) I want to listen to more of it. [more inside]
I don't want to be any bug's dinner!
Bed bugs!! No!! Help! (I hope this is premature, but... ugh... bed bugs!) [more inside]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 6:46 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 6:46 PM PST - 15 comments
Ten days in Skokie
How to get around and what to see in Chicago? Caveat: I'll be staying in Skokie. [more inside]
Not quite gospel in tone...
MovieMusic filter: Looking for a link to song played (as a stupid, short snip) during Dudley Moore's neighbor's orgy scene: "Get it up, get it up, get it up baby!" were the lyrics. [more inside]
posted by IAmBroom at 6:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by IAmBroom at 6:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Where does "I loves me some X" come from?
What is the origin of the expression "I loves me some X"? Is it a Homer Simpsonism?
My poor kitty....
YANMV, the kitten I was giving is having um, digestive trouble, and I need some advice until I can get him to the vet. *Gross details inside* [more inside]
Keep my U.S. job, live in Canada?
Moving to Vancouver from Washington DC with my wife (who's attending a Canadian university). My American job wants me to work for them remotely, and I'm into it - but what would this look like? Where do we start? [more inside]
posted by dougunderscorenelso at 6:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dougunderscorenelso at 6:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Federal job application vs. estranged family
How does a U.S. government (NSA, CIA, FBI, etc.) job application background check work if you are estranged from your biological family? [more inside]
What options does a cosigner have when the original borrower refuses to pay?
What options does a cosigner have when the original borrower refuses to pay? [more inside]
Nom Nom Special Snowflake Cookbook
The cookbook of my dreams may or may not actually exists, but if it does, I bet MeFites can help me find it! [more inside]
posted by charmcityblues at 6:14 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by charmcityblues at 6:14 PM PST - 34 comments
Help me remember the name of this book?
Help me identify this novel that I read as a teenager? [more inside]
Shampoo?
How do I clean an old brittle fiber-optic spray lamp? [more inside]
Where can I find a photo booth in downtown Chicago (Loop/River North)?
Where can I find a photo booth in downtown Chicago (Loop/River North)? [more inside]
posted by zix at 6:08 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by zix at 6:08 PM PST - 6 comments
Educational, interesting books on a single topic
I'm looking for books (or lengthy articles/blog posts) that fully explain a certain topic in a way that is interesting, easily digestible, and not too dry. [more inside]
inexpensive gaming system.
I am trying to build a computer and need some help, as I have not built one before. [more inside]
posted by 517 at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by 517 at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
Finding a bookcase that won't pollute the air...how does Ikea furniture stack up?
Finding a bookcase that won't pollute the air...how does Ikea furniture stack up? [more inside]
A riddle wrapped in a mystery wrapped in dead languages
Can someone help me translate this short riddle into either Ancient Hebrew or Ancient Greek (or something equivalent?) [more inside]
posted by egeanin at 4:27 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by egeanin at 4:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Can a HP Pavilion dv6780se notebook handle windows 7 x64 edition?
I'm currently running Windows 7 x86 fine and everything runs great. I did however run a routine pc audit with Belarc Advisor and noticed my PC was "64-bit ready". Here are the details of my dv6700 (dv6780se as stated on the bottom sticker)
--1.67 gigahertz Intel Core2 Duo--
--64 kilobyte primary memory cache--
--2048 kilobyte secondary memory cache--
--3072 Megabytes Usable Installed Memory--
System info does state I'm running a 32-bit OS. I have access to a win 7 x64 and would assume a performance increase.
Also HP dropped all support of windows 7 drivers on older machines.
Moviefilter: 1980s artsy life-affirming beachy
Weird movie from vague memory filter: 1980sish, italo disco, beach, beautiful-life-before-dying-young, English people (?), flowing-but-architectural white clothes, colorful flags and streamers, sweeping shots... [more inside]
How to give my cat away nicely
"Its me or the cat". How do I get rid of my cat. Nicely. [more inside]
WeddingFilter: "You're not invited"
How do I politely say "you aren't invited to my wedding" to (almost) all of our guests. [more inside]
Zola's motto
I'm looking for the proper form of Latin motto. In Emile Zola's country house there is a Latin motto on the wall. I copied it down when I was there some years ago, but can't find the note now. It was close to: "Nulla dies sine linea" or, in English, "Never a day without a line". Does anyone know the exact phrase in Zola's study? And/or is my version correct and do I translate it correctly? This will become a sampler for the wall of my own study, so I'd appreciate any quidance.
How to import a butterfly to Canada?
Butterfly effects: Do I need a permit to bring a dead butterfly (Morpho cypris) back into Canada? [more inside]
Unbreak my phone
Why is my HTC Magic (branded T-Mobile MyTouch 3G) restarting every time I try to do anything on my phone? [more inside]
Can I get off the rollercoaster and take the monorail?
How did your everyday life change when you became a Buddhist? I'm especially interested in hearing from people who have moved from a Western religious tradition to Buddhist practice. I'm also most drawn to Tibetan Buddhism, but would be glad to hear from practitioners in any Buddhist tradition. [more inside]
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy at 1:42 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy at 1:42 PM PST - 16 comments
Ahhhh earworm song that needs identification!
The only lyrics I remember are "like Moses on a mountain bike". It was an early- to mid-90s song in the general alternapop genre. I thought it may have been Lightning Seeds but my Google-fu says no. My Google-fu is also failing to turn anything up other than Chumbawumba which I know it is not. Help! It's driving me nuts!
posted by moitz at 1:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by moitz at 1:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Source for Right Angle PC Mount Potentiometers
Where can I order Alpha Single-Gang 16mm Right-angle PC Mount Potentiometers that are 100K log/audio taper?
Simple Gaming Mic
Suggestions for a small, light mic for gaming? I'm not looking for a headset (I like the sound out of my speakers). Ideally I'd want something that clips easily to a shirt or has a small head / neck band. [more inside]
posted by ChrisManley at 1:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ChrisManley at 1:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Where should I go for a day near Philadelphia?
Looking for a fun day trip to take in the Philadelphia area. I would prefer someplace with sun and cool breezes and swimming in some kind of body of water. Anyone with experience in this sort of thing have any ideas? [more inside]
Help my server remain IN the closet.
What's the easiest way to keep a locked server closet adequately cooled? [more inside]
How to learn Russian in the best of all possible scenarios.
LanguageFilter: I have resources coming out my ears (not literally) and need help to come up with a plan for actually learning Russian. I've never tried to learn a language outside a school setting before, and am not quite sure how to begin. [more inside]
posted by josyphine at 1:05 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by josyphine at 1:05 PM PST - 16 comments
How to craft a strategic calendar?
How to craft a strategic calendar? [more inside]
Utah Filter: Life in the valley
I'm moving to Orem, Utah in a few weeks. What are some of the "nicer" neighborhoods? [more inside]
International Relations 101
I read the news (BBC) daily and pick up The Economist once in awhile (it's expensive!). I'm curious and want to know what is going on in the world, but most of the time I can't put anything into perspective and understand what this means for the rest of the world or the possible impact on my life. For example, I'm not really sure why Bush started a war in Afghanistan, or the repercussions of the Gaza flotilla attack. I like how The Economist will analyze issues and say "X happened. This is bad because Y might happen now." or "A is mad because B did this in the past." in short, up front sentences. When I try to look people/events up on Wikipedia or Google, it's overwhelming because there is TOO much information to read, and I'm constantly having to look up more and more and this easily turns into hours of reading and 60 tabs open on my browser. How can I get a general grasp of international relations? [more inside]
Panicking and studying don't mix.
I'm studying to take the bar in July. Two bars, actually. I'm also dealing with some heavy personal problems. How do I push those aside so I can actually pass this damn test? [more inside]
Somebody's in hot water (sadly, not us)
Apartment is without water until July 6th due to circumstances described below. What kind of compensation should I ask my landlord for? [more inside]
posted by baxter_ilion at 12:45 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by baxter_ilion at 12:45 PM PST - 21 comments
Impatient black bean lover
I'd planned to make some black bean soup in my slow cooker tonight - bought the dried black beans and then realized, the recipe calls for them to soak overnight first. Any chance I can skip this step or do something else (quicker) instead? Or do I just have to wait and make it tomorrow? I'm a cooking novice!
Pussy cat, pussy cat... where to find you?
Is it better when adopting a new cat to get one from an animal shelter or from a local rescue group? [more inside]
I'm having some trouble with a paragraph in my resume. Could someone give me a quick hand?
Could any of you give me a quick hand with a paragraph from my resume? I'm having trouble saying what I want to say. I'd greatly appreciate it. [more inside]
The diary that we all carry about with us
How much of your life do you remember? [more inside]
posted by MrVisible at 12:21 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by MrVisible at 12:21 PM PST - 46 comments
orange you glad to see me
What are some of the sweeter varieties of oranges out there in the common US market?
Best care package ever?
Help me build an awesome care package for a band on tour. [more inside]
posted by miskatonic at 11:16 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by miskatonic at 11:16 AM PST - 21 comments
Interproximal Reduction (IPR)
Pros, cons and personal experience with interproximal reduction (IPR). [more inside]
Identify this softcore porn title?
Asking for a friend: I'm looking for a soft core porn movie from the 70's that takes place in Montreal. [more inside]
posted by mbatch at 11:07 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mbatch at 11:07 AM PST - 7 comments
image > image > image > image > end.
What's the simplest way to create a blank Web page, with a black and white image on it, which when clicked will load the next image in a sequence? Could this be a learning PHP project for me? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 11:03 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Shepherd at 11:03 AM PST - 15 comments
Pimp My Table Hockey Game
I am restoring/customizing an old table hockey (rods that slide players around) game. Lots of questions inside! Bring your imagination. [more inside]
Car accident and no police report.
I was rear-ended this weekend and decided not to call the cops to file a report. There's very little damage to my bumper, but I still have some questions about what, if anything, I should do. [more inside]
posted by a.steele at 10:45 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by a.steele at 10:45 AM PST - 15 comments
About to start a new life in Glasgow; need to be bombarded with advice
What should a young couple moving to a new city know? Know of any decent job/temp agencies worth checking out in Glasgow? What about gigs/concerts/pubs/clubs? I'd even appreciate some words of advice regarding living with a loved one for the first time. Anything at all will be received with much thanks! [more inside]
Unplugging my refrigerator for 24 hours fixed it. Will the fix last?
My side by side refrigerator/freezer stopped cooling, so we unplugged it and went to buy a new one. On a lark I plugged it back in 24 hours later, and now it functions perfectly. Anyone know if the problem is likely to return (or what the problem might be?) I vacuumed the back-bottom compartment where the compressor is located, but there wasn't much dust there so I doubt dust was the problem.
posted by djedery at 10:33 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by djedery at 10:33 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I hook up this commercial oven?
How do I hook up this commercial oven without frying it or myself? [more inside]
I want an American flag made of other, smaller American flags.
I need an awesome graphic for my 4th of July bbq invite. Something along the lines of Chuck Norris riding a firebreathing eagle attacking a bear army with an american flag background (for instance). [more inside]
posted by Pickman's Next Top Model at 10:18 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Pickman's Next Top Model at 10:18 AM PST - 17 comments
can i catch salmon in boston?
I'm starting to fish in the Boston area. Can you catch atlantic salmon at any point somewhere around boston? Google offers no help.
A nice place to set up class online.
I have some content/ideas and would like to develop my own online course from them. I want to focus on making the best possible content for my audience, so I want to spend my time on that part by using a platform service that will allow me to develop and host my course online without much web development of my own. [more inside]
posted by cross_impact at 10:15 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by cross_impact at 10:15 AM PST - 2 comments
Can I call a spoken/transcribed phone number in google voice voicemail?
I use google voicemail on my Motorola Droid. When someone leaves a message that includes a phone number that is different from the number they're calling from, google does a good job of transcribing it. As far as I can tell, however, there's no simple way of calling back that spoken, transcribed number. Instead, I have to memorize it, switch over to phone and key it in (and forget a few digits and switch back and forth and crash the car etc). I feel like maybe I'm just missing something simple, but I'm coming up empty searching for an answer. Does anyone know if it's possible?
Why aren't we closer to India?
Why are we not more closely allied with India instead of Pakistan? [more inside]
posted by atchafalaya at 10:06 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by atchafalaya at 10:06 AM PST - 31 comments
Auto wheel repair in Chicago?
Can you hear me now?
Please recommend a microphone for family Skype time. Caveat: multiple people talking at once while sitting 6ft. away from the computer. [more inside]
What would happen if I didn't show up to a GRE exam?
What would happen if I didn't show up to a GRE exam? [more inside]
group camping and food
organization VS random chaos...help me decide! [more inside]
Xvid to DVD
What is currently the best method to convert an Xvid video (or series of videos) to DVD? [more inside]
No batter, No batter, Swiiing batter! -What's this called?
"We want a pitcher, not a belly itcher!" What's the patter directed toward an opposing baseball team called? [more inside]
posted by MasonDixon at 8:44 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by MasonDixon at 8:44 AM PST - 16 comments
What do I want in a pair of binoculars for indoor concerts in covered venues?
What do I want in a pair of binoculars for indoor concerts in covered venues? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 8:29 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by adipocere at 8:29 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I restore Windows XP to a netbook?
I'm trying to re-install Windows XP on an Asus 1005HA. However I have two problems: (1) I lost the recovery CD and (2) the recovery partition on the hard-drive no longer exists. Help! [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by mr_silver at 8:27 AM PST - 5 comments
How to make each toe warm?
What sort of warm warm socks should I wear with my Vibram Five Fingers Sprint in the cold cold Chicago winter? [more inside]
Safe Affordable Rentals Near Fordham U
Can you recommend safe, affordable areas to live in around Fordham University? [more inside]
posted by iconomy at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by iconomy at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
Anyone used Piano Wizard?
Anyone used Piano Wizard to help their child (or themselves) learn keyboard? What did you think? [more inside]
posted by randomkeystrike at 8:23 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by randomkeystrike at 8:23 AM PST - 2 comments
Old, old, old malpractice advice?
The statute of limitations for medical malpractice in Texas is 10 years. Is there any legal option, then, for a case of gross malpractice that did not become known until nearly 30 years after the fact? [more inside]
posted by kaseijin at 8:20 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by kaseijin at 8:20 AM PST - 14 comments
Removing/repairing alcohol stains on leather
Spilled alcohol on a leather recliner and now I have a couple bleached spots on the light brown leather. How can I fix this? [more inside]
Saving My Father's Songs
What is the best way to go about converting a few select songs from old cassettes to CDs/mp3s? [Hardware, software, retail options, etc.] [more inside]
posted by Franklin76 at 8:10 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Franklin76 at 8:10 AM PST - 4 comments
Always have a plan b
What's the best way to keep things light and limit embarrassment for both people if the other person rejects you when you make a move? [more inside]
James and Mary we're not
Help me navigated the political differences between me and my spouse! [more inside]
Help me find a Brooklyn engagement for my California-bound lady!
I need jewelry store recommendations in Brooklyn. I'm buying an engagement ring for my girlfriend and I want a simple gold band that I can get engraved. The store must be in Brooklyn and the rings should be at least somewhat affordable ($200-700). [more inside]
Help me blow this pop stand.
I'm starting to consider a change-of-venue for 6-12 months. Complication: property ownership. Experiences/suggestions on how to make this happen, please! [more inside]
Who is out there pushing the limits of plant and animal artificial selection/domestication/bioengineering?
Who is out there pushing the whimsical/impractical limits of plant and animal artificial selection/domestication/bioengineering? Since reading about Belyaev's domesticated foxes, I'm curious to know about other ambitious programs where the desired end-product is less "stepwise cosmetic refinement" and more "3-foot-tall playful house-giraffe." [more inside]
Install a washer in the Basement of Dr.Caligari!
I am trying to set up a washing machine in our basement. The washing machine we have uses a 120v plug. However, there is only one 120v outlet in the basement and it is pretty far away from the water hookups. Help me find a solution! [more inside]
posted by charred husk at 7:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by charred husk at 7:55 AM PST - 10 comments
Size and Identity
I'm interested in characters that are confident, despite the fact that they are overweight. [more inside]
They'll never walk alone
For my husband's birthday I want to take him to see Liverpool play at Anfield. What is the best way to do this, and where in Liverpool should we stay? [more inside]
Getting sick of the slow burn...
Despite trying pretty hard, my weight's been staying at a flat line for the past solid month. What's up? [more inside]
posted by bookwo3107 at 7:38 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by bookwo3107 at 7:38 AM PST - 32 comments
Lost in Skane, without any sandwiches
I've been making my way through Henning Mankell's Wallander series and I hoped MeFi could give me some context about a few things. Including sandwiches. [more inside]
posted by Admiral Haddock at 7:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Admiral Haddock at 7:09 AM PST - 9 comments
Cats and the condo and the silver spoon...
Three rambunctious cats in a condo. Laminate floors. How can I not annoy my neighbours? [more inside]
Help Me Find A Rotoscoped Music Video
There's this music video I saw on youtube a year ago by a ska/punk band. It was a rotoscoped video, and I think it was brown or tan. The band sang in Portuguese or maybe Spanish. I think they were from South America. I can't seem to find it again. I can't remember much else about it, nor am I really sure about the band.
sharing a file online
Where can I post a file online so that I can link to it in a way that others can click that link, then view the file? Similar to photobucket, except with a Word or PDF document... [more inside]
Help me deal with the feeling that everyone is incompetent until proven otherwise
Help me deal with the feeling that everyone is incompetent until proven otherwise [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles at 6:22 AM PST - 97 comments
posted by Hellafiles at 6:22 AM PST - 97 comments
Roku or Seagate or WD?
Roku or Seagate or WD? [more inside]
Help me populate my Kindle with news!
Help me populate my Kindle with news! [more inside]
posted by Master Gunner at 6:08 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Master Gunner at 6:08 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I force myself to love something I naturally do not?
How can I force myself to love something I naturally do not? [more inside]
Photo therapy for allergies. Quackery?
Can someone with access to the medical research literature tell me if there is enough evidence to warrant taking the red light led photo therapy nasal devices for the relief of hayfever seriously? I suspect it is quackery but am curious if there is any credible research out there. Anecdotes abound but I'd like to hear about some scientific data. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert at 4:24 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by srboisvert at 4:24 AM PST - 3 comments
How much can I expect for a short travel article?
I'm submitting a 1,000 word travel article to my local paper. What kind of payment could I expect? [more inside]
What film is this?
Name this classic movie: a man murders his entire family tree in order to become a duke. The main actor plays most of the characters himself. It is possibly in black and white. Any help?
posted by twirlypen at 2:16 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by twirlypen at 2:16 AM PST - 7 comments
June 27
examples of translation feedback
a common internet game, feed text to a translation engine and back. recursively. get funky results.
i vaguely remember someone using "all is far in love and war" from Russian to English for this game. is there and online script for this?
posted by yosh at 11:35 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by yosh at 11:35 PM PST - 6 comments
Trying to luxe up my computer desktop
My current crop of desktop wallpapers are too distracting. Crashing waves, sunsets, streaking meteors, and galactic vistas sure look nice, but they make my eyes stray from the work in front me. I want to find hi-res, high quality shots of fabric, quilted leather, wood and other materials to "upholster" my digital desktop and make it look luxe. Help! [more inside]
posted by teedee2000 at 10:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by teedee2000 at 10:39 PM PST - 17 comments
Wine good enough to retire for?
Winefilter: My boyfriend's dad is retiring in three years and would like to buy a bottle of wine to save and then drink when he retires. He's looking for suggestions! [more inside]
Do I tell my friend to DTMFA?
I just discovered something potentially damaging to one of my best friend's relationships. But it's also going to hurt her really badly. Do I tell her? [more inside]
posted by canadia at 10:17 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by canadia at 10:17 PM PST - 31 comments
What kind of intellectually stimulating work can I find on weekend nights?
What kind of intellectually stimulating work can I find on weekend nights? [more inside]
what's the survival rate of finches reared in captivity and released back to the wild?
Super random question, but does anyone have any data on the survival rate of finches (the house finch, in particular) that are released back into the wild after being reared in captivity (e.g., a rehabilitator)?
posted by wuMeFi at 10:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by wuMeFi at 10:06 PM PST - 7 comments
APA reference a whole website
[APA citation filter] where and how do I refer to an entire website? [more inside]
posted by tamarack at 9:15 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tamarack at 9:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Feeling Sorry for Myself
How to stop the self-pity and be happy with what I've got? [more inside]
posted by imalaowai at 9:13 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by imalaowai at 9:13 PM PST - 19 comments
Simplest possible means of listening to music files stored in an external hard drive?
What I want to do is this: play music stored on an external hard. What is the easiest way to do that? [more inside]
Materials for Casting Custom Parts?
As a hobbyist robot builder/random object fabricator, what options are available to me for making custom parts out of plastic or similar materials? [more inside]
A Bug's Life
Bug Identification Filter: Can anyone tell me what the following bug is? It has a read carapace and has hairy legs and segmented antennae. [picture inside] [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza at 8:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Napierzaza at 8:48 PM PST - 3 comments
Insomniac Laptop?
My friend just got a new laptop, and every time she attempts to shut it down, within a few seconds it turns itself back on. Halp? [more inside]
Help me figure out what movie this trailer was for
Help me identify a movie from the late 1990s that I only know by the trailer, please. [more inside]
posted by komara at 8:40 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by komara at 8:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Where should we go toobin'?
Please describe your river tubing experience in Minnesota! [more inside]
posted by SquidLips at 8:08 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SquidLips at 8:08 PM PST - 5 comments
What should I teach?
As part of an interview, I need to teach for 10 minutes on any topic. The main objective is to make the subject as interactive and engaging as possible. Suggestions for what to teach, please? [more inside]
Going Native
How do (did) you get better at a second language when you're suddenly immersed in it, and you were just moderately fluent to begin with? [more inside]
posted by lizbunny at 7:29 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by lizbunny at 7:29 PM PST - 22 comments
Loads of debt. Lots of potential. No momentum.
I am in my mid-twenties, gainfully employed with job security, single, and struggling to get by each month. What steps have you taken to get out from under your debt(s)? [more inside]
How do I stream my music from iTunes to my iPhone?
How to stream from iTunes to iPhone (now that Simplify Media is shutting down)? [more inside]
I'm not getting my balloons in a twist.
Where can you learn balloon twisting (a.k.a. making balloon animals) in the SF Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by harkin banks at 7:06 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by harkin banks at 7:06 PM PST - 6 comments
Income requirements on a K1/K3 visa? Workarounds?
I read that there are income requirements for bringing a fiancee to the US on a K1/K3 visa. What are they exactly? Are there any legitimate ways around these requirements if I cannot maintain that income level? [more inside]
Digital piano headphones speakers
using headphones with digital piano allowing piano speakers to function [more inside]
More Soccer Pls
I'd finally like to segue from obsessing over the world cup every four years to keeping up with professional leagues. I'm not very interested in the MLS, so what's a good starter league or upcoming tournament to dive into first? [more inside]
posted by domakesaypat at 6:40 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by domakesaypat at 6:40 PM PST - 20 comments
Accident-Only Health Insurance?
Can anyone recommend an "accident only" health insurance plan? i.e, it will cover doctor/hospital costs only in the case of accidental injury? I already have a high deductible BCBS plan --- I'm looking for something even more spartan.
X marks the spot in the digital age.
Help me find reliable, spam and virus-free GPS files! [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 6:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by elder18 at 6:06 PM PST - 8 comments
How to get gridlines to print in Numbers
How can I get gridlines to print using Numbers? [more inside]
posted by shesdeadimalive at 5:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by shesdeadimalive at 5:50 PM PST - 6 comments
I Hate IE But . . .
What is wrong with Firefox? When I use it, I can't favorite in MetaFilter, look at Yahoo! inbox except in old Classic mode, see any of my gadgets on igoogle, or even tweet in Twitter. Why does every update make it more dysfunctional, and how do I fix these specific problems?
posted by bearwife at 5:47 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by bearwife at 5:47 PM PST - 11 comments
NYC Meetup Venue??
My favorite podcast has charged me with the responsibility of organizing a meetup in NYC. Does anyone have any suggestions for a coffee place or bar/pub that could accommodate 20 or so people on a Thursday night in downtown Manhattan???
Thanks!!!
I just want my old Firefox back
Vanishing windows in Firefox are making me crazy. How can I turn this off? [more inside]
posted by Gilbert at 5:17 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Gilbert at 5:17 PM PST - 9 comments
Should I get a broken Samsung 46" HDTV fixed?
Has anyone repaired a Samsung 46 inch flatscreen successfully? Mine is only 2 years old and has 3 thin white lines going through it creating 4 horizontal sections in the screen. In addition the right half of the screen is blurry. That blurriness is a problem that we've had for a while but after the tv was on for about 15 minutes it would go away. Now within the past week the white lines have appeared and the blurriness doesn't go away. [more inside]
Lions and tigers and bears (and cats and dogs and sheep and cows and...)
I wanna be a vet when I grow up...so...now what? [more inside]
posted by hoperaiseshell at 4:13 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by hoperaiseshell at 4:13 PM PST - 15 comments
iPad + dropbox = yes, but how to get started?
Would you please point me in the right direction to start using dropbox to share files in IPad for an initial group of six people? [more inside]
I don't even know.
There's this girl that I'm very attracted to and who I feel is also attracted to me. Should I ask her out? Wait, though! I'm a snowflake! [more inside]
Learn piano, to do what?
When an adult says, "I wish I could play piano," what specifically is it that she wishes she could do? [more inside]
Is it cruel to move pets internationally?
I'm moving to the Netherlands from Australia in October, and debating whether I should bring my cat. We'll be returning to Australia in two years. Anyone have any experience of moving cats overseas? [more inside]
Do you boobs hang low?
Is there a bra that does not make me look like I am smuggling grapefruit halves? [more inside]
posted by fifilaru at 2:49 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by fifilaru at 2:49 PM PST - 27 comments
I did do school biology, but...
Pretty much every cell in a organism contains the DNA for that whole organism. How does a mutation in one cell pass on so that it becomes part of the DNA of every cell or actually affects a characteristic in that organism or its child?
4G service in NY?
Any ideas when 4G cell data service will hit NY? [more inside]
Beer and dehydration
Would you eventually die of dehydration if you had only beer to drink? [more inside]
posted by pravit at 2:30 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by pravit at 2:30 PM PST - 21 comments
Something like concrete, but lighter.
Okay here's what I want to do. I have a plastic bin. I want to tilt it on a 45 degree angle, and fill the bottom corner with [insert substance here]. This substance would then dry, and I would repeat the process on the other side of my plastic bin.
When both sides are dry, I would have a homemade sluiceway in the bottom of the bin that would be able to effectively funnel liquid out through a spout I would put in the bottom of the bin.
That's what I want to do. I just don't know what would be a good substance to accomplish this. Ideally it would be light (concrete would be a pain), would adhere to the plastic bin, not absorb moisture and rot, and dry in a reasonable amount of time.
I'm also open to suggestions that would approach this from a different approach.
posted by Tbola at 2:15 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Tbola at 2:15 PM PST - 19 comments
Are Salon Shampoos Really Only Sold At Salons?
Are the salon hair care products sold online and at drug and grocery stores the same products that are sold in salons? Has anyone checked this out in a lab? [more inside]
Med School & Financial Literacy
I'm developing a comprehensive financial literacy program for medical school students. What are some key issues I should focus on and what are some effective ways to distribute information? [more inside]
Should I drop this class?
A desperate college student needs your advice, and also needs his homework checked. [more inside]
posted by andrewsa at 1:28 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by andrewsa at 1:28 PM PST - 25 comments
I need your advice on how to help my parents move/transition to my city as smoothly as possible & how to (possibly) rent them an apartment before they arrive. What would you do?
I need your advice on how to help my parents move/transition to my city as smoothly as possible & how to (possibly) rent them an apartment before they arrive. What would you do? [more inside]
Laundry should smell nicer after it's washed.
My front-loading washing machine smells bad, and makes my clothes smell bad. It smells mildew-y or like a sour dishcloth, and has imparted sour dishcloth smell to my favorite black (i.e., can't be bleached) pants. [more inside]
posted by theora55 at 1:23 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by theora55 at 1:23 PM PST - 29 comments
Consent letter from spouse
One parent traveling abroad with child. What form of consent letter is required from spouse? [more inside]
Help me stay cool, cheap and green.
Running a room air-conditioner just a few hours a day: Smart or wasteful? [more inside]
Please complete this joke about psychiatrists
Please complete this joke:
A guy goes a psychiatrist. He doesn't say anything during the entire hour. He comes back a week later. Neither one of them says anything. He comes back a third time. Silence right up to the end. Finally, he says . . . something. The psychiatrist responds. And that brings us to the punchline. Which is hilarious. . . I'm sure. [more inside]
posted by stuart_s at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by stuart_s at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Is Bangkok safe again?
After the political unrest in the recent months, how's the situation in Thailand in general, and Bangkok in particular nowadays? Also, if yes, advices on the places to go and things to visit for a first timer to the country. [more inside]
Why bother call it AIRPLANE mode if you can't use it on an AIRPLANE?
What's Up With THAT?! Filter: On a recent flight, I was told that an iPhone - even on Airplane mode - was an unapproved device and needed to be fully shut off. Um. Why? [more inside]
posted by grapefruitmoon at 12:38 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by grapefruitmoon at 12:38 PM PST - 32 comments
How do I make my folding chopping board stay flat enough to chop on?
I have one of these that I bought because I thought it looked both cool and useful, and using it as a scoop works quite nicely, but during the chopping bit, it doesn't stay flat unless I prop something under the handle to keep it vertical. Is there something I'm missing, or is it just a badly thought out product?
Hamburger Bear Girl: its not a thing!
Are there any books out there involving a girl eating burgers and turning into an animal? [more inside]
One is silver and the other's gold
Is there an easy, magic (i.e. cheap) way to photograph eyeshine? [more inside]
posted by Some1 at 11:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Some1 at 11:43 AM PST - 9 comments
Can you help me resurrect SoundJam MP?
Does anyone know what happened to SoundJam MP, and possibly where I could find the source so I could create something for my use? [more inside]
posted by Bathtub Bobsled at 10:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Bathtub Bobsled at 10:48 AM PST - 9 comments
WTF Gmail?
Why am I getting all these "Mail Delivery Subsystem," error-message emails sent to my gmail account? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 10:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by grumblebee at 10:38 AM PST - 10 comments
Cheapest way to upgrade to iPhone 4?
I broke my 3GS. Not AT&T eligible for discounted price on upgrades until March 2011. What are my options for getting an iPhone 4? How much will it cost me? [more inside]
posted by Perplexity at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Perplexity at 10:21 AM PST - 7 comments
Where is Otto Titslinger when you need him?
Is there a minimizer bra that has a similar fit and style to the Flexees Easy Up Minimizer Camisole? [more inside]
Something missing below headlight on 1999 Toyota Avalon
I have a 1999 Toyota Avalon. I noticed the small plastic grille below my left headlight missing and there's a dangling plug inside. I can't figure out what used to be in there. The car still runs fine. Inside the passenger-side grille is a grey plastic box, probably connected to a similar plug.
posted by boognish at 10:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by boognish at 10:15 AM PST - 4 comments
Leaf me your suggestions for an assam new tea pot
My old Bodum tea press took a fall and shattered. Now I need a new tea pot or press before caffeine withdrawal sets in. [more inside]
Can I skip early episodes of Buffy?
Buffy newbie here. How long before the show gets good? It does get good, right? Can I skip some of these early episodes? How many? [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist at 10:05 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by CunningLinguist at 10:05 AM PST - 38 comments
what have I done wrong?
How to get the dropout back to college? How to repair relationships broken over the dropout? What is more important for a parent: to see that your son finished college or to have relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous111 at 9:04 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by anonymous111 at 9:04 AM PST - 36 comments
How can I project confidence when I look so young?
I look young. What are some techniques to ensure that I am taken seriously in professional situations? [more inside]
Is there an NYC fireworks calendar?
Is there a site that lists all fireworks displays in New York City? Since fireworks require permits, they must be tracked somewhere. All summer long I hear fireworks outside my window two or three times a week, and it'd be nice to see them too!
posted by moonmilk at 8:44 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by moonmilk at 8:44 AM PST - 10 comments
Another ChinaTravelFilter: Help this backpacking newbie becomes a pro.
Another ChinaTravelFilter: Help this backpacking newbie becomes a pro. [more inside]
Sad
A great blue heron landed yesterday in the canal behind my house and is apparently dying. [more inside]
What's on the Inside Does Count??
How am I still single? Am I that unattractive of a personality? [more inside]
Music may not be in the cards right now
Is there any kind of programming that a beginner could learn well enough within a year to be employed to do it? Low pay is okay. [more inside]
How can I help my high-strung dog transition to a noisy new place?
How can I help my 4-year-old Mini Schnauzer transition from living in a quiet apartment complex in New Jersey to a much louder building in Denver? [more inside]
posted by violetish at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by violetish at 8:03 AM PST - 4 comments
I need some randomness
I am looking for a program or batch file to pick a random file from a folder and all of it's sub- (and sub-sub-) folders. The entire tree. Said program/batch is proving difficult to find on the internet. [more inside]
posted by timepiece at 7:50 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by timepiece at 7:50 AM PST - 21 comments
Is "crea spatium" proper Latin?
I'd like to translate the phrase "create space" into Latin, as an imperative - but my linguistic skills are nil. The meaning of space I'm looking for is in the sense of space between things, or space in the architectural or emotional sense, as opposed to the astronomical sense.
posted by bashos_frog at 7:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bashos_frog at 7:45 AM PST - 3 comments
Mistake, or Not?
I'm thinking of switching from Verizon to AT&T and getting an iPhone. I have the iTouch and I love it. However, to save some money, I'm thinking of getting the iPhone 3GS ($150); nothing the newer iPhone ($200) has interests me. Am I making a big mistake? [more inside]
The Great (Fire)Wall
Why is the internet in China so excruciatingly slow? [more inside]
Why are solar panels/systems so expensive?
Why are solar panels for the home so expensive? What makes them out of reach for most consumers-the technology, the difficulty of installation, or the parts needed to build them? What would be the key to making them as cheap as buying a microwave for example?
Is smaller really better?
Breast reduction: what's the emotional fallout? [more inside]
posted by socksister at 5:01 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by socksister at 5:01 AM PST - 32 comments
Which HDD?
Should I get an SSD, if so which one? [more inside]
posted by missmagenta at 2:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by missmagenta at 2:17 AM PST - 15 comments
Where can I find the classic arcade game 'Burgertime' in Vegas?
I'm looking for a place to play the arcade classic 'Burgertime' in Las Vegas - does anyone know where to find it? I'm traveling through and would love to track it down. [more inside]
posted by frggr at 2:01 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by frggr at 2:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Travel Power Strip
Where can I find a compact power strip (that I can travel with) - kind of like the USB octupus but for electricity. I always run into trouble sharing power outlets at airports etc. I'm living in Europe.
Finding Nemo: the famous person, not the Disney movie.
Finding Nemo: the famous person, not the Disney movie. Some questions I hope you smart MeFi's can help with. [more inside]
Let's make beautiful turtles together!
How can I help my Reeves turtle get it on? I'm in NYC and looking to mate my turtle. [more inside]
posted by bloody_bonnie at 12:38 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by bloody_bonnie at 12:38 AM PST - 1 comment
Finding a replacement roommate while looking for new housing?
I just moved into an apartment (rented) and am having issues with unexpected noise problems. I'm sensitive to sound and didn't realize this would be such a big problem until I've moved in. I would like to ask for advice how to handle this problem. [more inside]
June 26
China in the winter
TravelFilter: I will be traveling to China for the first time this December. Given that it will be fairly cold in well-known cities like Beijing and Shanghai, where do you suggest that we go? [more inside]
How can I fix the my "enter" key on my notebook?
My enter key on my notebook stopped working... can it be fixed? [more inside]
How can I fix the overstretched waistband on my woolen sweater?
Please help me MeFites! I stupidly machine washed a new woolen sweater and now the waistband is all stretched and it looks horrible :( Is there a way I can return the wool to it's former unstretchiness? [more inside]
Climate in Austin vs. DC
Austin, TX - hot and humid or just hot? [more inside]
How common are these css declarations?
How common is it to include .right {float: right} and .left {float: left} in a css file? [more inside]
posted by eleyna at 9:39 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by eleyna at 9:39 PM PST - 15 comments
Sitcoms that have shown lamaze classes
What sitcoms have shown characters attending lamaze classes? [more inside]
posted by ferdinandcc at 9:33 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ferdinandcc at 9:33 PM PST - 16 comments
What is this metal wire for?
What is this metal wire for? I found it while hiking an animal trail in the mountians in Utah. It was stretched across a canyon going up the the rocks on either side was at chest height when I ran into it. [more inside]
posted by cabbages at 9:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cabbages at 9:16 PM PST - 7 comments
How to legally download movies and t.v. in Canada?
Anybody know of a Canadian Hulu/Netflix equivalent service for downloading or streaming movies or t.v. shows legally? [more inside]
Gloves for making jam?
Can anyone suggest high gloves to wear while making jam to avoid burns? [more inside]
posted by wenestvedt at 8:24 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by wenestvedt at 8:24 PM PST - 19 comments
Help me last longer [nfsw]
I'm a 24yr old guy and I have a problem with premature ejaculation. I think it's partly erectile dysfunction as I don't feel as hard as I used to and partly premature ejaculation as I last for a couple of minutes post 10+ mins of intense foreplay.. What should I do? [more inside]
Was my dental cleaning improper?
Was my dental hygienist incompetent? I had a recent dental cleaning that just didn't seem right to me, and I would like some insight as to whether I am off-base in my suspicions or not. [more inside]
Anyone have experience installing an in-ground pool?
Does anyone have experience installing an in-ground pool? Any stories you could share? [more inside]
Total e-clips.
Is there any good free-ware video editing software? [more inside]
Is ATT behind this?
Bricked iPhone: I just installed ios 4 on my iPhone 3g 16 gig and it bricked. A little help here, people?
posted by cestmoi15 at 6:09 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cestmoi15 at 6:09 PM PST - 7 comments
Minivans: is the Dodge Caravan really that bad?
Which used minivan should we get? A very low mileage, early 2000s era Dodge Caravan, or a late 90s, high mileage Toyota Sienna/Honda Odyssey? [more inside]
posted by Wavelet at 5:34 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Wavelet at 5:34 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me attract available men please!
Please help me attract available men! [more inside]
Too good to be true?
How sketchy is MagicJack? Can I trust it to forward calls to my cellphone? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 4:33 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Phire at 4:33 PM PST - 20 comments
Yet another pregnancy scare
What are my chances of getting pregnant, realistically speaking (NSFW details inside)? [more inside]
I could really use a laugh right now!
Best mixtape for overload circuits?
Help me compose a workout tape. [more inside]
Hypochondria filter ... Health effects of spackling dust?
Hypochondria filter ... What are the possible health effects of my inhalation of spackling dust? [more inside]
posted by pantheON at 4:17 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pantheON at 4:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Winegard DirecTV satellite
What are the correct settings on a DirecTV HD23 receiver in order to get it to work with a Winegard MV3500A "Movin' View" mobile antenna? [more inside]
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 3:55 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 3:55 PM PST - 8 comments
Dare I say what I want in a wedding card?
Wedding card sentiments - am I allowed to write more? What do you typically write? [more inside]
I KNOW we can do better!!
My family has terrible eating habits. Just awful, I'm ashamed of how my family eats sometimes. Help me turn our eating around.. [more inside]
posted by pearlybob at 3:31 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by pearlybob at 3:31 PM PST - 23 comments
What are some good, maths, word, movie, logic games that can be played with just your mind in the dark?
I am looking for games/mental activities you can play with nothing but your mind. [more inside]
posted by therubettes at 3:27 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by therubettes at 3:27 PM PST - 27 comments
Please help me
New to anxiety... [more inside]
We Couldn't Bank On It
Our bank says it is selling our mortgage. We only have a year and a half left to pay. Is there anything we can do? [more inside]
posted by Xurando at 2:57 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Xurando at 2:57 PM PST - 38 comments
Dime Museums, Disaster Spectacles, and Old Coney Island
Hi All. I am doing research on old Coney Island, Dime Museums, and the history of disaster spectacles. Do any of you know of any books or sources where I could find out more information or, better yet, images relating to these topics? Thank you!
Postage required?
How can I tell whether these envelopes are really "prepaid" for usps mailing? [more inside]
posted by lpctstr; at 2:36 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lpctstr; at 2:36 PM PST - 8 comments
Yet another "what laptop should I buy?" question...
So it's time for a new laptop - if my most-intensive task is going to be Lightroom 3, perhaps with some iTunes or Chrome/Pandora at the same time. Do I *need* (or even want) an i5? an i3? Is the difference noticeable? 4GB RAM? More? Degree of difficulty: I haven't bought a new computer in 4 years, so I'm a little out of touch with what's "current" [more inside]
Walkable Atlanta
Walkable Atlanta: we are moving to Atlanta in a couple of weeks. My wife doesn't drive and I will be traveling quite a bit. I heard that Atlanta is where people on average drive the most mileage annually among all metro areas in the U.S, but is there any community where she can walk to shopping (grocery, clothing, other miscellany) and other necessity for human existence so she won't starve or bore to death while I am away. [more inside]
HOWTO: cylindrical map projection?
I want a flat, rectangular image that is a cylindrical map projection of the edges of a icosidodecahedron. How do I make one? [more inside]
posted by matt_arnold at 1:56 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by matt_arnold at 1:56 PM PST - 10 comments
What should I write in my parking mitigation statement?
I got a parking ticket in Seattle, and I'm going to write a written mitigation statement. What should I say? [more inside]
Buying ants for an antfarm in Seattle?
Where in Seattle can I buy ants for an ant farm, this weekend? [more inside]
He's moving, I'm not. How do we ride it out to the end?
Help me make the best of the last two months we have together? He's moving, not dying. [more inside]
Can I not use this Surround Sound system with my setup?
I was just given an older model Surround Sound System that doesn't have digital inputs. Can I fit this into my current setup? [more inside]
Reverse culture shock?
My significant other is returning to the US after six months of teaching English in China, her first major trip abroad. How can I help her re-assimilation be as smooth as possible?
Tasty camping food?
I'm going camping for 3 days. I want to eat as well as I can. No refrigeration. What can I take? [more inside]
posted by BradNelson at 12:09 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by BradNelson at 12:09 PM PST - 28 comments
'Taught in English' Masters degree in Berlin?
Is it easy/possible to apply for a 'taught-in-English' masters degree in Berlin/Germany, just for fun?
(I am English, 31 years old, a humanities graduate) [more inside]
How do I create a custom shipping workflow?
Ecommerce, Shipping, Programming: I am setting up a warehouse for my burgeoning ecommerce business and am designing custom coded shipping workflow. I am also shipping orders from this warehouse for two or three other online stores in different shopping cart platforms, and need to streamline the orders together into an efficient packing and shipping operation. Here's an example shipping setup that I'm moving towards.
Please refer me to resources or people to hire (more detail below). [more inside]
posted by Merlin144 at 11:37 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Merlin144 at 11:37 AM PST - 2 comments
Red Robin, Red Robin...
How can I convince the local robins to nest in my trees? [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette at 11:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by thatbrunette at 11:24 AM PST - 9 comments
The word for my garden is forest
I'm the recent proprietor of a small plot of land, and would like to grow something there. That concludes what I know of gardening. [more inside]
posted by monocultured at 11:00 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by monocultured at 11:00 AM PST - 17 comments
Song ID from This American Life tv show
SongIDfilter: "This American Life" tv show, season 2 episode 2, "Two Wars": what is the song playing over the last 2.5 minutes or so, as the "Grassnost" story's family eats dinner? [more inside]
Running a Cat House
Pets allowed! Advice/suggestions/cautions for renting an apartment to pet owners - ? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter at 10:41 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by coffeefilter at 10:41 AM PST - 21 comments
Have resume, will apply.
How do I distinguish my email application from the unwashed masses who also email applications to Craigslist jobs? [more inside]
Help me with my custom search engine.
How do I add new sites to the Google custom search engine that I've created? Strangely, the control panel doesn't give me that option. If this isn't possible, what other tools can I use to specify which sites I want Google to search? This search engine isn't one that I'm publishing; it's for my own use.
posted by Wordwoman at 10:32 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by Wordwoman at 10:32 AM PST - 1 comment
Long term care insurance for younger people?
I am a mid-thirties, single woman in good health but few assets/savings right now. I have the opportunity to purchase a long term care insurance policy through work, which would provide unlimited coverage at the average nursing home care rates in my city, and adjusts for inflation. The premiums are about 2.5% of my take-home pay, and I can afford it while meeting all my other financial goals. Worth it or not?
posted by yarly at 10:29 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by yarly at 10:29 AM PST - 21 comments
Brake maintenance and finding reputable automotive shops!
The brakes in my fairly low-milage SUV have begun to squeak when stopping at slow speeds or when the car has just been turned on. What could be the problem and how can someone who knows nothing about cars get reputable service and not be ripped off? Bonus if anyone knows of a good place for this in Santa Barbara or Ventura county! [more inside]
posted by cgomez at 10:06 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by cgomez at 10:06 AM PST - 8 comments
A month off work after a decade of work. What could i do with the time?
I have a month of gardening leave ahead of me. What should i do? [more inside]
posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom at 10:01 AM PST - 9 comments
Move a Wordpress blog to a new URL?
How can I move my self-hosted Wordpress blog from one domain to another? [more inside]
Awesome podcasts?
I'm looking for some really captivating, funny, and/or interesting podcasts to keep me occupied during a long, boring commute. [more inside]
Maybe it's easier to just type the date four times?
I have a document that has 4 identical postcard sized signs that display a constantly changing date. I'd like to put a macro button in (either Word or Publisher) that will open up a dialog box and allow me to type in the date, and have it auto-populate into the appropriate 4 places. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 9:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by codacorolla at 9:25 AM PST - 5 comments
Should I talk to my parents about their drinking?
Should I talk to my parents about their drinking? [more inside]
posted by crazycanuck at 8:35 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by crazycanuck at 8:35 AM PST - 23 comments
You start walking your way, I'll start walking mine, what's there to do if we meet in the middle?
What would you want to see halfway between Gainesville, FL and Atlanta, GA? [more inside]
He said, she said: short story
Short Story Filter: What story did I read decades ago about a (possible) rape in a cornfield? A simple, classic tale of ambiguity.
posted by LonnieK at 7:53 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by LonnieK at 7:53 AM PST - 5 comments
In vino veritas?
Am I justified in being angry/hurt? [more inside]
What will happen if I stop making loan payments on a totaled car?
What will happen if I stop making loan payments on my totaled car? [more inside]
Inheritance across state lines
I need help with my inheritance in another state... [more inside]
posted by medarby at 6:57 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by medarby at 6:57 AM PST - 5 comments
Decent luxury / high-end rental condos / apartments in Central New Jersey?
I am working in Central Jersey now (near Princeton), and still living in NYC. Want to know if there any acceptable places for a single guy to live in this area. I checked out River Park at Raritan - it looks ok. Looked at Pike Run in Belle Mead, but I read a number of reviews and they were all pretty bad. Tenants were complaining about bedbugs and poor insulation.
Are there any places, preferably on the luxury rental side, that are decent for a single professional to live in the area?
zoom zoom...boom?
YANMM but: how hot is too hot for an engine? [more inside]
What kind of post-processing does NatGeo do?
What are the RAW-processing tricks used in magazines like National Geographic? For example. I can't figure out how such rich tonalities and color vibrancy can be squeezed out of the same RAW files I'm producing... [more inside]
posted by Muhim Nest at 5:27 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Muhim Nest at 5:27 AM PST - 24 comments
Mobile internet in Spain for cheap?
What are my options for using mobile internet in Spain? [more inside]
Good beach hotel in California?
I'll be traveling around the states with my family in August and I'm looking for a good hotel in California, somewhere around LA and San Francisco. It has to be close to, or more preferably own a good beach. I was looking at some resorts in Santa Barbara, but maybe there are some other nice places to stay in.
Viva la soccer
Where to watch the USA vs Ghana in Paris tonight? [more inside]
posted by monkey!knife!fight! at 2:44 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by monkey!knife!fight! at 2:44 AM PST - 4 comments
How can I transfer my text messages from one iPhone to another?
How can I transfer my text messages (SMS's), and only these, from my old iPhone to my new iPhone 4? [more inside]
Pest Control That Doesn't Require a Pricey Flea/Tick Collar
Is there a routine for keeping my new dogs (and myself) free from ticks and fleas? Bonus points if there's no flea/tick collar or expensive treatment involved. [more inside]
posted by The ____ of Justice at 2:06 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by The ____ of Justice at 2:06 AM PST - 21 comments
monkey king shadow puppets
how can I find scripts or full length videos of traditional live performances of the story of the Monkey King (AKA journey to the west) ? [more inside]
posted by compound eye at 1:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by compound eye at 1:14 AM PST - 6 comments
June 25
Advice on building a turtle tank
I'm planning on building a turtle tank. How do I go about it? [more inside]
Too soon, Executus!
I'm dating someone I've known for about a month. He appears to be incredibly interested in me, but to me it feels way too soon for him to feel that way. I don't know how to figure out if his feelings are genuine. Is it possible to be head-over-heels with someone after a month of knowing them? [more inside]
posted by biochemist at 11:13 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by biochemist at 11:13 PM PST - 37 comments
Foreign Interest rates
What are the best foreign interest rates, and how can I take advantage of them? [more inside]
How do I affordably get from LAX to Santa Barbara?
How do I get from LAX to Santa Barbara on Sunday? [more inside]
Football without the alcohol
[Seattle / Tacoma Filter] What public place can I watch the world cup with an 18 year old? [more inside]
posted by Galen at 10:26 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Galen at 10:26 PM PST - 3 comments
Mystery (to me) Bird
We all need somebody to lean on but apparently you'll fall on your face if you try to call on me
I find myself haunted by guilt when I don't help someone that I could have helped. I need strategies to either determine who actually needs my help and spring into action while quieting my unease, or mitigate the guilt that arises from a lack of action. [more inside]
Mystery leak in the basement
Where did the mystery water come from? There were huge storms in the Twin Cities tonight. We returned home to find a puddle of water surrounding the furnace, which is located in the middle of the basement. There is no evidence of any water near the walls, or any leak from above. Where could this water have come from? [more inside]
posted by violettie3 at 9:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by violettie3 at 9:41 PM PST - 10 comments
What Commercial am I Thinking of?
Commercials!Filter-- help me track down an old 80s/90s commercial [more inside]
Help us find this song!
Why has "A Song for Bob Crane" by Clem Snide disappeared? [more inside]
Linux is biting me.
What could have caused all my linux log files to vanish? [more inside]
Advice on installing an air conditioner into a window sleeve that's too big?
In the apartment I'm moving into, each room has a wall sleeve (just below the window) for an air conditioner. We tried installing one of my air conditioners in there tonight, and it's too small to fit the space. It mostly fills it, but even with the fins on either side of the air conditioner pulled out, there are still spaces above and below. Does anyone have any advice on how to properly install the air conditioner? [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 8:17 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by gchucky at 8:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Where in the U.S.A. can I find palaces or estates of East Indian architecture?
Where in the U.S.A. can I find palaces or estates of East Indian architecture? [more inside]
posted by stst399 at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by stst399 at 7:58 PM PST - 6 comments
Where's the border between Oakland and Berkeley?
Where's the border between Oakland and Berkeley? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor at 7:39 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by madcaptenor at 7:39 PM PST - 16 comments
Worthless?
Have you had any luck selling magazines from the last 10 years? [more inside]
posted by gillianr at 7:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by gillianr at 7:01 PM PST - 6 comments
ha ha hic oh shit
Really specific circumstances always lead to hiccups. Why? [more inside]
posted by ellehumour at 6:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ellehumour at 6:57 PM PST - 5 comments
How to get my tub to stop draining?
Hey! I filled that bathtub for a reason - so why is it draining without my permission? [more inside]
posted by DisreputableDog at 6:49 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by DisreputableDog at 6:49 PM PST - 13 comments
nail polish on the carpet, oh my!
I spilled pink nail polish on a green carpet. How can I get it out? I'm reluctant to try nail polish remover because I fear it will bleach the carpet.
Sim City on an old Mac
What version of Sim City will work nicely on a 12" 867 Mhz powerPC G4 powerbook with 640 MB DDR SDRAM running os x 10.4.11 and where can I buy it or download it. Free or not. [more inside]
posted by snowjoe at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by snowjoe at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Home AC - Is my condensate pump broken?
So yesterday I heard this noise coming from the basement all day. It turns out the condensate pump on my AC (water goes from AC to some tank in the floor and the pump pumps it outside AFAIK) was continually running all day.
I unplugged it and plugged it back in, and it hasn't run since. How can I tell if the pump is working properly or not? [more inside]
Wait, what?
How do I regain the brainpower I've lost after roughly a decade of marijuana use? [more inside]
posted by Hey Dean Yeager! at 6:13 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by Hey Dean Yeager! at 6:13 PM PST - 32 comments
wordpress: 2 blogs using the same db *and* the same content
Is this nuts? I want to have 2 installations of (self-hosted) wordpress which both show the same content - therefore use the same db. [more inside]
posted by thatone at 6:03 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by thatone at 6:03 PM PST - 10 comments
Upgrading my name
I don't have a middle name. Will the rest of my life be a paperwork nightmare if I legally give myself a middle name (or two)? [more inside]
What digital version of Infinite Jest should I buy? Kindle or iPad
Infinite Jest: should I buy the Kindle or Apple iBooks version? Specifically, I'm worried about footnote support. Naturally, I have an iPad so I have the luxury to choose!
I would trade two Veronica Belmonts for her
Can you identify this female standup comic I saw briefly in the early '90s with a funny, very Southern routine? [more inside]
posted by Countess Elena at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Countess Elena at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Story Songs?
What are some great songs that tell stories? [more inside]
Will hurt your ears for food
Where should I publicize my weird-ass music? [more inside]
posted by squidlarkin at 4:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by squidlarkin at 4:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Who plays this song?
I did the right thing, so how do I make myself believe it?
I've done the right thing, but I feel wretched about it. How can I best make myself feel less horrible? [more inside]
posted by monster max at 4:06 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by monster max at 4:06 PM PST - 14 comments
Masticating Juicers
I'm looking for a hand cranked masticating juicer that can handle fruits, vegetables, and possibly nuts. Anyone know where to find one? [more inside]
posted by Quack at 3:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Quack at 3:33 PM PST - 3 comments
speed of gravity
a "thought experiment" on gravity:
Pretend you could "teleport" a huge mass such as the sun into "empty outer space". How long would it take for the gravitational force to reach a distance such as the distance from the earth to the sun?
posted by santogold at 3:32 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by santogold at 3:32 PM PST - 12 comments
Marriage obviously bad but why can't I leave?
Why can't I pull the trigger on ending the marriage? [more inside]
Looking for a cheap, well supported, and quick webhost that supports Mailman or similar functionality.
Looking for a cheap, well supported, and quick webhost that supports Mailman or similar functionality. [more inside]
posted by Vexir at 2:59 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Vexir at 2:59 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I create a search feature for my website that searches only the meta tags of my pages
How do I create a search feature for my website that searches only the meta tags of my pages and displays a list of pages where the search terms appear in the meta tags? In other words, how do I make my site searchable by tag?
Navigation hack on WDTV?
Movie navigation hack on WDTV? I have a WDTV HD media player (not the more recent WDTV Live) and would like to know if there is a firmware hack that will allow faster navigation through a movie, ie skip forward or backward a defined amount of time with a button press. There is a hack called Enlightenment v2 for the newer WDTV Live that seems to offer that feature. Would it work to flash that firmware onto my earlier model WDTV HD?
posted by paphun123 at 2:27 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by paphun123 at 2:27 PM PST - 2 comments
How to resign yourself to career disappointment.
How do you pretend to be excited about job opportunities that don't excite you? [more inside]
Bruce Sterling SXSW 2010 Rant online?
Where can I listen to the Bruce Sterling SXSW 2010 Rant online? [more inside]
'95 Maxima is loud and shakes. Can I fix this on my own? Audio inside.
Can I fix my '95 Nissan Maxima? It went from sounding a little noisy/gravelly to shaking intermittently. Oil is full but dirty. Must I see a mechanic? Engine sounds like this (15-second AAC), exhaust sounds like this (5-second AAC). Used to be very quiet. Can I fix this myself? [more inside]
Sales tax on Web Application
YANMA(You are not my accountant), but do we need to charge sales tax on a web-based monthly subscription, "software as a service" application? [more inside]
Because college isn't already hard enough...
What can I do to make my transition to online classes easier? [more inside]
What are some good iPhone games that my wife and I can play together over a few beers?
What are some good iPhone games that my wife and I can play together over a few beers? [more inside]
How to trigger phone calls via web forms
Web designer helping a friend and trying to advise on setting up a particular type of web-based automated phone call system. [more inside]
posted by jalexei at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jalexei at 1:21 PM PST - 5 comments
Why does coffee make me so hungry?
Why does drinking coffee make me hungry? [more inside]
How does one monetize video content?
Help us reel in the green! (How does one monetize video content?) [more inside]
Don't want no bites
Can anyone recommend a good pest control guy in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by reformedjerk at 12:22 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by reformedjerk at 12:22 PM PST - 1 comment
What to do about post-gluten bloating?
GlutenFilter: if someone with a gluten intolerance accidentally eats some, is there anything they can do to reduce their uncomfortable bloating? [more inside]
How to find new albums from artists in my iTunes library
How to find new albums by artists in my iTunes library? [more inside]
We Need 4th of July Camping Recommendations
ProcrastinationFilter: We want to go camping next week somewhere within 3 hours of Denver. We've reserved nothing. We have a dog. Help! [more inside]
Looking for Lyrics in all the Wrong Places
Trying to find a lyrics website that doesn't just republish the same wrong lyrics every other lyrics website uses. Does such a thing even exist? [more inside]
A cheap analogue-video-to-iMovie solution sought for FireWire MacBook owner
I would like to route standard def DVD playback straight into iMovie on the cheap. I have a FireWire 2007 MacBook. Thinking about an obsolete, second-hand DV camera (and connecting DVD player to it), but don't know what models to look for. I'm also open to suggestions for software or other hardware. Please help me work out what I really need. [more inside]
Tear in the cloth of my driver's seat.
I've got a small (2-3 inch) tear in the cloth of the driver's seat of my car. Is there a "best practices" way to make sure this doesn't expand and require me to have the whole seat reupholstered? [more inside]
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:43 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Ufez Jones at 11:43 AM PST - 13 comments
Suggestions for a lite RPG?
No, Harvard, you can't have $1900.
I am looking for a reputable, online, un-pocketbook-bending HTML / CSS course from a real school. Can you help? [more inside]
Boy I'm sure glad I replaced that tiny pimple with A HUGE RED SCAR :(
So, I'm an idiot. I suffer from this sort of neurotic cleanliness that manifests in periods of intense picking of any imperfections on my skin. Now I have to live with the consequences. Looking for holistic or homeopathic remedies for the remaining redness. This is probably gross, so just be warned. [more inside]
Safely delivered to Alderaan.
Droid filter: I'm getting the new Droid X the morning it comes out but I've been a loyal Palm customer lo these many years. Help me Obi-Wan... [more inside]
posted by Sophie1 at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Sophie1 at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Are there jobs out there for cultural anthropologist programmers?
I'm about to graduate and need some help with the job search. I'm a budding anthropologist and/or a programmer. Two part question below the fold. [more inside]
posted by johnnybeggs at 11:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by johnnybeggs at 11:05 AM PST - 6 comments
Reviving a dead garden?
I moved into a house with a large, dead backyard garden. The garden's soil is hard as rock, and there are no weeds. Bad, right? I'd like to plant herbs and vegetables, but I don't know how to start. [more inside]
Where can I buy a vuvuzela offline?
Where can I buy a vuvuzela in Pittsburgh without resorting to online purchasing? Our community spirit needs to be lifted -- now! [more inside]
posted by breccia at 10:47 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by breccia at 10:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Creating a non-standard Microsoft Word 2007 letterhead template
I'm creating a non-standard (for Word, that is) letterhead template. I need help making the logo et al. stay in one place. [more inside]
posted by elle.jeezy at 10:41 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by elle.jeezy at 10:41 AM PST - 5 comments
An academic job in the hand vs. two in the bush?
I'm trying to decide whether to take a non-ideal academic job or stay on the market another year. Faculty types, especially in the sciences: I need your perspective! [more inside]
Help me use my old iphone for mad science
I have an iphone 4. I want to do something interesting with the old, no-longer-in-service, 3g. How do I make it dance? (AND: walk me through jailbreaking and installing android, or linux, or something even crazier?) [more inside]
Master degree or NOT
Need adivce on making the right decision. [more inside]
posted by naylord at 10:20 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by naylord at 10:20 AM PST - 9 comments
Bubble hand, bubble head?
Big, round bubble handwriting: does it correlate with intelligence? If so, why might this be the case? [more inside]
Going east. Need travel tips.
I'm going on a trip to Eastern Europe for 14 days with 5 friends. What to do? [more inside]
What is the name of this really disturbing science fiction short story?
What is the name of this really disturbing science fiction short story? (potentially NSFW description) [more inside]
posted by brundlefly at 10:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by brundlefly at 10:10 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me remember a catalogue/company.
I'm trying to remember the name of a company from which I received a catalogue sometime back in 1996-1999.
They sold adventure/retro clothing/gear in sort of a J. Peterman style, but the catalogue presentation was more Orvis-y. The clothes/merchandise could also be compared to Abercrombie and Fitch from when it was an expedition/outdoor outfitter and not aimed at teens.
I remember one catalogue had a picture of an classic open car and they were participating/sponsoring in some sort of road rally or driving journey re-creation. [more inside]
posted by Jahaza at 9:54 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jahaza at 9:54 AM PST - 10 comments
talkin' about "pop music"
pop music filter: been livin' under a rock the past decade, so what good stuff have I missed? [more inside]
I need a hero.
In the future, what typeface will have represented 2015?
Designers, type designers, font geeks - I need your help please. In the past, each "era" has had a typeface that came to represent the "spirit" of that era. Can you recommend me typefaces that you feel are poised to capture this new era we are entering...this time where computing breaks free of the desktop and we interact in new ways with "the cloud" in everything we do wherever we are? [more inside]
[Airport filter] Heathrow (LHR) showers latest info
Heathrow (LHR) showers latest info [more inside]
I need a job and I can't find one
No job, no money, nobody who can help. What do I do? [more inside]
Have you read this book?
Can you help me identify this travelogue? [more inside]
How to patch the underside of a concrete cantilevered balcony?
cantilevered balcony How do I patch the underside of a concrete cantilevered balcony? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman at 9:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by bitteroldman at 9:24 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm not really a jackass. Just helpfully eager!
Help me stop interrupting people while they're speaking, even though I already know what they're going to say. [more inside]
Calling all Aspies
Dear Metafites who have been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome,
If you are in a romantic relationship (or hope to be in a relationship in the future), what would you like your girlfriend/boyfriend to know about AS? Are there any books on AS that you would want your girlfriend/boyfriend to read? [more inside]
D I V O R V C E
During a period of insanity, I got married in the early 90s while living in the UK. I am an Australian citizen, and I married a Brit. A short time later, our relationship had burnt itself out, and ended somewhat acrimoniously. As we had very few shared assets, we just walked away from each other & lost contact. [more inside]
Source for die-cut felt?
Can anyone recommend a source for die-cut felt?
I'm hoping to get some small (~5" on the longest side) flag shapes cut (and, ideally, printed on). The shape is just irregular enough for it to be annoying for me to do myself in any larger quantity. However, I don't want thousands of these things. 250-500 is what I'm looking for.
I'm finding a lot of industrial sources for die-cut felt, but I'm hoping someone has a good recommendation for a company or better search terms... ?
Help me get this derailed life train back on track
Why am I destroying my life when everything was going so great for so long? And how do I stop? [more inside]
Can I take the quick test?
I have HIV antibodies due to participation in a vaccine trial, will one of the fast RNA tests work on me? [more inside]
posted by No1UKnow at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by No1UKnow at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
How can we deal with the dead-animal smell?
Something (probably a lizard) has died in a pipe behind a wall, and it's stinking up our house. It's bad and it seems to be getting worse. What can we do? [more inside]
How do I iron my shirts?
Question re ironing shirts. [more inside]
STOP STEALING MY LIVES DAMMIT.
MeFi, Help me name that game I played over 10 years ago! [more inside]
Give me my money, Take my money
I am expecting an ACH deposit of money on Monday. I need to pay a bill using an electronic check (also ACH) today. Will I have any problems if I initiate the bill pay using ACH today?
posted by dyno04 at 6:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dyno04 at 6:26 AM PST - 7 comments
shipping food in glass jars overseas
What is the best way to ship food in glass jars from the U.S. to a foreign country? [more inside]
posted by needled at 6:03 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by needled at 6:03 AM PST - 7 comments
how can i get molten iron to produce slightly musical sound?
I am trying to find ways that molten iron could produce sound, and hopefully musical sound.
things could be added to the molten iron, or effected by the heat it produces
does anyone have any idea's?
posted by frequently at 5:56 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by frequently at 5:56 AM PST - 14 comments
Leaping and frogging
I am looking for examples of technology 'leapfrogging' [particularly in heatlhcare] where a newer technology finds higher uptake in developing economies compared to developed economies. Example: Mobile phone technology in Africa is reaching areas where landline never got to and now never will. [more inside]
posted by london302 at 4:27 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by london302 at 4:27 AM PST - 17 comments
I am collecting Britishisms!
I need a lot of funny old-fashioned British expressions to throw into conversations with my British friend. [more inside]
Comic book stores in LA/OC and Comic recommendations
A two parter: My brother is visiting LA (and Orange County) in a few weeks. Where are the cool comic book stores? And, considering that he doesn't favor super hero comics, what comics should he check out? [more inside]
iPhone and Gmail Sync Issues
Overwrite Gmail contacts with iPhone contacts. How? [more inside]
posted by lemonfridge at 12:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by lemonfridge at 12:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Inheriting Stock Options for a pre-IPO Start Up
Going with my mother next week to a meeting with the management team and surviving founders of a start-up company my dad founded. She's trying to figure out how to value the company shares he left her as part of her estate planning, hence the meeting. [more inside]
Ray Carver Filter: what was the name of that story?
Raymond Carver wrote a story in which a character writes a novel, or a story, about and/or titled "The beast that ate Cleveland," or something. [more inside]
June 24
Christ, all I do is squats!
How do I feel less COMPLETELY UNPREPARED for yoga tomorrow?
posted by parmanparman at 11:57 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by parmanparman at 11:57 PM PST - 14 comments
Tripping on Independence Day
Is it worth spending an extra fortnight in Boston - just to see the Independence Day celebrations? And what is there to do in New England/the East coast that doesn't cost a fortune? Longcat question inside. [more inside]
posted by selvaria at 11:56 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by selvaria at 11:56 PM PST - 14 comments
How to learn how to learn
What does the statement "I learned how to learn" mean? How can I learn how to learn? [more inside]
Kitten Discipline
Our kitten is about 9 months old, desexed and he's still behaving badly. We've tried various discipline methods suggested to us but none have really worked. Advice would be very much appreciated. [more inside]
Foods that sound tasty even when you've got no appetite?
I've got a chronically poor appetite. I'm seeing a doctor for the underlying causes. Do you have suggestions for foods that taste good when you've got no appetite but know you still need to eat dinner, when you've got an unsettled stomach, and/or when you're hungry but sort of nauseous at the same time? [more inside]
posted by colfax at 10:57 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by colfax at 10:57 PM PST - 43 comments
Help on Gandhi aphorism?
Does anyone know the actual source for the much-quoted Gandhi line, "I will not let anyone walk through my mind with their dirty feet." [more inside]
So how does this dating thing go?
I'm pretty new to dating, and I don't really understand the progression from first date to second date and onward. Can you help me cure some of my ignorance with your anecdotes, personal experience, and wisdom? [more inside]
posted by dogcat at 9:25 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by dogcat at 9:25 PM PST - 16 comments
Commercial Filter: They're bringing out the heat
I'm trying to find an old-ish commercial that involved a hen "pitching" to a batter during a baseball game. I believe the commercial was for beer, but I'm not certain. I can't remember the last time I saw this commercial, but I'm guessing I haven't seen it for 8 years or so (maybe more, maybe less). [more inside]
Peekaboo! I see you! But you're all fuzzy!
I realize this is a longshot, but would anyone happen to know the source of this image of a curious kitty? [more inside]
Michael Ignatieff doesn't count.
Is it possible to get grits in Toronto? [more inside]
Best diet & exercise tricks evar!
Diet & exercise tips & tricks, please! [more inside]
Help: the people I work with think I'm stupid
Please help me maintain my dignity at work. [more inside]
posted by marimeko at 7:36 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by marimeko at 7:36 PM PST - 48 comments
Refinance or Not?
Refinancing interest rates for a 15 year fixed mortgage are down to 3.75% at my CU. Meanwhile, I'm 5 years into a 30 year mortgage and thinking it might be a good time to refinance. I want to sell my house, but I don't know when I'll be able to since the market for sellers is so depressed. So it makes sense to cut the time nearly in half and reduce the interest rate by a third for about $50 more dollars a month. [more inside]
posted by CollectiveMind at 7:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by CollectiveMind at 7:36 PM PST - 5 comments
The Chinese Herodotus?
Herodotus, Thucydides, Plutarch, Tacitus, and the rest of those familiar names are inextricably tied with the historical canon of classical "western" civilization. But who are the "eastern" equivalents? [more inside]
posted by SpringAquifer at 7:25 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by SpringAquifer at 7:25 PM PST - 22 comments
What is the looooong high-pitched tone in old techno songs called?
In older techno tunes, it was common have a single high-pitched note held for a really long time in songs (sometimes through the entire song). Electronica has a ton of terms, from "amen breaks" to "acid", but is there a word (or are there multiple commonly used words) for that note?
What are my month-to-month housing options in New York City?
Can anyone give me advice (outside of Craigslist) on finding housing options in New York City that run month to month? I've lived in the East Village for two years, but was able to sign a lease. I just finished grad school and don't have a full-time job secured, so signing a new lease is not viable for me right now. I'm looking for something that's under $800 a month, in a safe area, in Manhattan (probably not going to happen at that range), Queens, or Brooklyn, and as easily accessible from the train as possible. Astoria, Jackson Heights, Park Slope, or Long Island City would be ideal.
When have NGOs really fixed something?
When has an NGO affected real change? When have they actually solved problems? Can you give me some success stories? [more inside]
Life after home loss - how to cope?
My parents are losing their home to foreclosure. How can we cope with the aftermath? [more inside]
cheapskate + X = smartphone
Help me evaluate my options for getting a used smartphone with no contract. [more inside]
posted by dilettante at 5:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by dilettante at 5:54 PM PST - 19 comments
Why do I care so much that my friends won't take pain relievers?
Why don't people take medicine for things like headaches, pains, whatever, and why does it frustrate me so much when people close to me don't? [more inside]
What is this bug (from Western India)?
What is this bug (from Western India)? I have two images sent to me by a friend: one and two. The bug was photographed in Western India.
posted by vidur at 5:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by vidur at 5:41 PM PST - 6 comments
Do you trust 3rd party smartphone batteries?
Do you trust third-party batteries for your cellphone? Specifically I'm thinking about picking up some spare batteries for the HTC Evo, but I've been a non-removable battery phone user for so long that I don't know if I really should stick to the manufacturer's branded batteries or can safely save some money and look elsewhere (like a Seidio, for example).
posted by extraface at 5:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by extraface at 5:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Who anonymized the radio stars?
When, and more to the point, why, did, do, radio stations stop identifying the songs they broadcast? [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones at 5:11 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by IndigoJones at 5:11 PM PST - 22 comments
I'm technologically challenged. Help.
I'm so lame with this stuff and you guys always help... so here goes. I have a DVD of a 26 minute video I need to put onto youtube. I just don't know how to extract it from the disk. I'd like to then divide it into multiple parts for viewing. I know I can't do this stuff in imovie. Suggestions? Free solutions are always preferred... :) [more inside]
Roaming GSM in Europe
I'm looking for the best pre-paid GSM sim card I can buy here in Germany, that will give me semi-decent data rates (I'm not expecting miracles) and roaming to a good portion of Europe (Germany, Austria / France / UK / Switzerland ). [more inside]
posted by lych at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by lych at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
What do you mean, I still have to live with him?
A good friend intentionally hurt me. I cut off all contact in an attempt to move on, which so far seems to be working. The only problem? He's also my roommate and business partner. He'll be home from an extended absence soon and I need help drawing and maintaining boundaries for two people who should realistically have no contact with each other, but are instead stuck sharing a bathroom and a checking account. [more inside]
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
What's been your experience with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis? [more inside]
lease recommend your favourite UK laser cutting service
MakerFilter: Please recommend your favourite UK laser cutting service [more inside]
posted by bullox at 3:35 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bullox at 3:35 PM PST - 5 comments
They told me this would happen...
YANMD-filter: I've been stupid. I realized today that by inconsistently taking my SSRI I have unwittingly caused SSRI withdrawal syndrome. Now what? [more inside]
posted by ms.v. at 3:20 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ms.v. at 3:20 PM PST - 14 comments
They're playing soccer. We love that soccer.
What would be an awesome World Cup anthem for a toddler? [more inside]
Americans who will be travelling in Canada seeking cheapest phone options
My husband and I will be travelling to Canada next month (previously) and are wondering what our cheapest bet is for cell phones. We don't care so much about calling home to the US, but it would be nice to be able to make brief calls and send texts to each other. [more inside]
posted by booksherpa at 3:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by booksherpa at 3:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Need a recommendation on a reputable divorce lawyer in Dallas.
Anyone in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metro area know of a good divorce lawyer? [more inside]
Brand hijacking
What are some cases of upmarket brands becoming involuntarily associated with 'undesirable' groups? The main one that comes to mind is chavs in the UK adopting Burberry check as 'theirs' (see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/4381140.stm). I also remember hearing that the makers of Cristal champagne were unhappy about its popularity with rappers. Any other ideas?
Thank you.
Best PDF reader for iPad
What is the best PDF reader for the iPad? I'm talking about speed, features, reliability, etc.
Help Me Make Some Lemonade!
[Music Filter] I lost my whole library. Please introduce me to new artists by recommending an awesome (full) album. [more inside]
I'm locked out! Exceptionally so!
So I'm locked out of my house with a laptop, and my dogs have to pee. [more inside]
How to make overdubs sound natural?
How can overdubbed voice tracks to a film, which were recorded in a sound studio, be manipulated to sound more natural? [more inside]
wedding gift to Canada
Help me send my friend a gift -- he lives in Canada and I live in the US. [more inside]
Does "overqualified" REALLY mean anything these days?
What's the best way to recommend a friend for a job that I know my institution will think she's overqualified for? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj at 1:51 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dlugoczaj at 1:51 PM PST - 8 comments
20 years, two boxes.
Can I xeriscape an easement?
Utility Easements and Landscaping - What's legal? [more inside]
Help me gain weight. But keep my 10k time.
Workout filter: 6'2", 19-year-old, 175 lbs male triathlete.
Don't want to lose my cardio ability, but want to keep gaining muscle mass. Cardio before or after weight lifting? I started Westside for Skinny Bastards 3 weeks ago, along with increasing my protein intake up to ~180g/day (already eat only whole foods, etc.). Is this a good program to continue?
Lots more detail inside [more inside]
Bling for cash?
I'm in possession of an old engagement ring that was purchased in ~2002 and was, at the time, about $750 at one of those mall jewelry stores. It's less than a carat, but I'm not sure how much less. No paperwork. I'd forgotten I still had it until I found it in a box. Ex did not want it returned. What's the best way to get rid of it and get the most cash possible? [more inside]
How to be more sexually communicative and experimental with my partner?
My partner has a wild sexual history and would like to incorporate threesomes into our sex life. I am not comfortable with this idea at all. Do these sort of discrepancies point to some sort of sexual incompatibility? (Many more details insides . . . NSFW.) [more inside]
posted by fignewton at 1:00 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by fignewton at 1:00 PM PST - 53 comments
Help us keep our date with Barack!
We are flying back to Colorado from Washington Reagan (National) Airport [DCA] at 1:55 PM on July 6. We just got into an hour-long White House tour at 11 AM that day. Question: What should we do with our stuff during the tour? [more inside]
Will we get sued for posting photos on Facebook?
Is it legal for me to post photos of people on our corporate Facebook fan page that were taken during an event of ours? [more inside]
Help me understand what tech support is saying, and how to act upon it.
Help me understand the email I got from my web host's tech support. Warning: Contains words like "root" and "queries" and "processes." [more inside]
The money pit: money goes in, it doesn't come out.
How can I sell my Star Trek/Star Wars Customizable Card Game cards and Miniatures game pieces for the best balance of money/hassle? [more inside]
Condo insurance: smokers and employment
Roughly how much will it add to your yearly condo insurance premium if you disclose that you're a smoker? What would be the repercussions for not doing so? Likewise, what about the part of the form that asks if the apartment is "regularly unoccupied during the day or evening by all adult occupants in the household." Both of these were pre-filled with "no" answers, and I'm hesitant to bring it up with the insurance company until knowing a little more. I'm in Brooklyn, NY.
Tips for a first-time translator
Tips on translating a bunch of documents quickly and efficiently? [more inside]
Why give her pills?
Why do doctors keep giving my clearly drug-addicted friend pills? Is there anything I can do to encourage her to admit she has a problem? [more inside]
Vulvodynia experiences?
Do any of you have experience with vulvodynia/vestibulodynia (chronic vulval pain)? [more inside]
Have the option of taking Aikido...any advice?
I have an opportunity to study Aikido that is in the style of Koichi Tohei. I have had very little experience with Aikido in any form. I would like to learn it based on readings and watching others. I am not sure if it is a viable form of self-defense but if it is, that would be a definite plus. Anyone have any opinion either way based on experience in Aikido or other arts?
posted by snap_dragon at 11:18 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 11:18 AM PST - 22 comments
Help me find the name for my new favorite pants
What are these pants (on the girl) called, so that I can I find them/a pattern for them? From the Bollywood routine on So You Think You Can Dance last night. The slit and the billoweyness when she spins are the key aspects of why I love these.
posted by Sweetdefenestration at 11:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Sweetdefenestration at 11:17 AM PST - 3 comments
heart & soul mates
creative "heart and soul" costumes for a group of eight writers? [more inside]
posted by changeling at 11:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by changeling at 11:10 AM PST - 14 comments
England matches in Trafalgar Square?
Will the Germany v England game on Sunday the 27th of June be shown in Trafalgar Square? [more inside]
posted by patrad at 11:09 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by patrad at 11:09 AM PST - 3 comments
Best time to be in prison?
San Francisco Mefites: What is the best day of the week and time of day to visit Alcatraz? And the best way to do it? [more inside]
Happy Slovaks! FIFA world cup filter
Happy Slovaks! FIFA World Cup Filter. At the end of the Slovakia vs Italy match today (June 24th), there was a lot of footage of the Very Happy Slovakian team bouncing up and down together on the field, in a circle, with their arms around each other. I'm looking for video footage of that (adorable) part of the beautiful game spectacle. My Google-fu has failed me. Can you help?
posted by bluesky43 at 10:50 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by bluesky43 at 10:50 AM PST - 4 comments
Kill my $500/yr pants budget
Need a substitute for H&M pants that will last more than a month. [more inside]
posted by zvs at 10:27 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by zvs at 10:27 AM PST - 30 comments
How to sample absinthe?
How can I sample varieties of absinthe without investing a bunch of money in guessing which bottles might meet my expectations? [more inside]
posted by indigo4963 at 10:22 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by indigo4963 at 10:22 AM PST - 19 comments
How can a serious person learn to be playful with kids?
I am generally serious, practical, logical and introverted. How can I learn to be lighthearted, playful, and entertaining with young children? I'm afraid I'm boring and unimaginative. Also I've forgotten a lot of kids songs and games. [more inside]
What's it like for cats having teeth extracted?
Vet says cat's tooth extraction surgery will be difficult and painful. Is it worth it? [more inside]
Used Smart Phones
Looking at purchasing a used I-phone / smart-phone what should I know? Anyone have experience using the device via wifi without the data plan? [more inside]
Discriminating video from film
Why do movies recorded digitally look different from those on film? [more inside]
posted by stinker at 9:40 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by stinker at 9:40 AM PST - 15 comments
Which fish balls are the good fish balls?
How do I shop in a Korean grocery store while not actually knowing any Korean? Many of the items have little to no English on the labels, and with a limited budget, I'm not quite willing to spend any significant amount of money on something I may find inedible (either being a flavor I don't like, or a complete lack of knowledge of proper preparation). [more inside]
How do I upgrade from the original iPhone to the iPhone 4 on T-Mobile?
When the first iPhone came out, I bought it as soon as I could and jailbroke it so I could use it on T-Mobile. Now I want to upgrade to the newest iPhone and use it with my existing plan which works great (I pay t-mobile some standard data rate, I don't have 3G, that's okay, and everyone is happy).
What are my options? Is this even possible? Any and all resources welcome. Thank you!
textbook design
What are some examples or principles of great textbook design and writing? How can I maximize understanding, fun, and learning? [more inside]
posted by acidic at 9:20 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by acidic at 9:20 AM PST - 2 comments
What can I do to get the maximum out of the academic papers I read?
What can I do to get the maximum out of the academic papers I read? [more inside]
posted by gadha at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by gadha at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
Not so easy as 1-2-3
My six-year old son just received his "report card". It says he is "blocked", that he can't count or write his name in cursive. I don't know what to do to help him. [more inside]
Fair Exemptions
Can we split the tax exemptions by giving one parent two children (exemptions) in odd years, one child (exemption) in even years? [more inside]
Cancel him and let him go!
I'm going to wash that man right out of my hair! Help me figure out how! [more inside]
Grandparents Prefer the Beach
How do I deal with my child's grandparents preferring beach vacations to spending time with my child? [more inside]
How can I monitor internet use in my class?
How should I respond to students who read emails and surf the net during a class I teach? [more inside]
posted by ChicagoTherapyConnection at 8:09 AM PST - 84 comments
posted by ChicagoTherapyConnection at 8:09 AM PST - 84 comments
What was the name of this murder mystery I read in grade school?
Help me remember this book (murder mystery) we read in grade school, with only vaguely remembered details (aka what askme does best) [more inside]
posted by chndrcks at 8:09 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by chndrcks at 8:09 AM PST - 7 comments
Post yo bills
I'm wondering where I can find some community noticeboards in Liverpool, England? [more inside]
posted by chmmr at 7:53 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by chmmr at 7:53 AM PST - 4 comments
How do you get to the Rothko Chapel from the airport?
My computer is trying to mutiny and no longer recognizes me as its master.
When I went to bed last night I turned off my computer. It said it was installing some updates and I didn't really notice.
When I woke up this morning I could still log in to my normal administrative user account like normal, but none of my settings are the same. This is on a laptop running Windows Vista. [more inside]
posted by highfidelity at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by highfidelity at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Delayed reaction to bee sting?
Is my delayed reaction to a honey bee sting normal? [more inside]
Fulbright vs. Less Prestigious Scholarship
I've been accepted to 2 Teach English Abroad programs: a prestigious Fulbright grant in Turkey and a less prestigious program in Spain. I'm torn by indecision--which to choose? [more inside]
How can I stop the fear?
How to you keep your cool when there is a chance that you might die? [more inside]
posted by kuju at 6:52 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by kuju at 6:52 AM PST - 45 comments
Summer in the City
I'm going to be in Hamilton, ON for the rest of the summer with a pretty lax schedule, pretty empty wallet and pretty much nobody I know. What is there to do, see and enjoy in the GTA for someone as myself? [more inside]
posted by Throw away your common sense and get an afro! at 6:24 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Throw away your common sense and get an afro! at 6:24 AM PST - 15 comments
Screen grabs from a copier touch screen interface?
Tutorialfilter: Is it possible to capture "screen grabs" from the touch screen of a Xerox Workcentre 5655? [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow at 6:04 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by wowbobwow at 6:04 AM PST - 4 comments
Mess with my head!
Books that mess with your head [more inside]
Traveling Can/US without a passport?
How likely am I to be able to cross the Can -> US border by car without a passport, but with a birth certificate and every other piece of ID under the sun? [more inside]
posted by ~ at 5:55 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ~ at 5:55 AM PST - 15 comments
My ring tarnished, and now it's fading away (onto me)!
My wife gave me a ring 2-3 years ago (while we were still dating). It's made from a New York State quarter, and silver(?) plated. About 6 months ago it started to tarnish, and now the copper from the inside of the quarter has been revealed. It's beginning to turn my skin green! Can I just take this to any jewelry shop and they can fix it up? Can it simply be replated? [Alternate solution inside] [more inside]
posted by Xoder at 5:54 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Xoder at 5:54 AM PST - 8 comments
This year's iPhone, or last year's?
Is it stupid to upgrade my iPhone... to a 3GS? [more inside]
What is this buzzing/vibration in my house?
What is this recurring deep, loud buzzing sound (and vibrations) in my house? It only happens in one spot, and many members of the family have heard/felt it. (No, getting it checked out is not an option currently on the table, I'll explain below). [more inside]
Knitted street art
The history of knitted cozies around bike racks... [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 4:12 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 4:12 AM PST - 26 comments
Anti-Introvert Doesn't Know What to Do With Herself
How can an extrovert keep their energy up when there aren't any people around? [more inside]
"Mashita / Mashita"
Who sings the K-pop song that's basically just a list of Korean foods (samgyeopsal, bossam, jjimgalbi, et al.) with the refrain of "Mashita, mashita" ("delicious, delicious")? [more inside]
posted by bardic at 2:28 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bardic at 2:28 AM PST - 3 comments
Italian Genealogical Records Help!
Help me find a (reputable) person or agency who can procure genealogical records from Italy (specifically Sicily) -- preferably who can communicate in English [more inside]
posted by frmrpreztaft at 2:14 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by frmrpreztaft at 2:14 AM PST - 8 comments
I. Need. To. Keep. This... Thing. Alive. Period.
I am the temporary care-keeper of a Medinilla Magnifica (here's a decent description). And it's trying to die on me - even though it has bright (but not direct sunlight), enought watering (but not to moist) and a quite humid placement. Please assist me to resuscitate it again. [more inside]
Identify this mid-80s girls' book
Trying to find out the title of a book or series of books from when I was a kid: time travel on horseback a key plot element, of course. [more inside]
All we are saying, is give the Dead White Men a chance...
I'm taking a class in social theory, and while I'm interested in the readings, I've fallen into a way of responding to them which I think is intellectually lazy. How can I stop dismissing old-school social theorists for being Dead White Men? [more inside]
June 23
Smoke a Gold Cig
Looking for the title of a foreign (Russian?) film, probably filmed mid-late 90s. What I remember of the plot: gold(?) smuggling operation, with the gold being smuggled in cigarette packs; I believe a factory or power plant was central to the plot somehow; the film was in black & white until about 2/3 through the movie, when in a crucial scene a gold cigarette was used to connect a circuit, flipping on the lights in the power plant and switching the film over to color. Help?
posted by Saxon Kane at 10:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Saxon Kane at 10:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Adding movies to friends' Netflix queues?
Are there any third-party websites that allow one to manage - and share - a Netflix queue? [more inside]
India in 3 weeks
Three weeks in India. Where to go? [more inside]
Converting .PDF image to .JPG?
I need to convert a number of .PDF image files to .JPG. Any suggestions (software or otherwise, Windows) appreciated.
posted by BozoBurgerBonanza at 8:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by BozoBurgerBonanza at 8:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Safe chigger repellent for dogs?
Are there any chigger repellents that are safe to use on dogs? All the (human) sprays I've seen do not list them as being safe for animals.
posted by GlowWyrm at 8:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by GlowWyrm at 8:22 PM PST - 8 comments
I need a pen that will change my life!
I'm looking for a good pen that I can use for sketching/rendering/etc. The main requirements: ~1mm thickness and it has to play nice with watercolors. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by cvp at 7:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cvp at 7:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Change sidebar icons!!!!
How can I change my sidebar icons in Snow Leopard? [more inside]
Conan drops the F-bomb: fantasy books for adults
I am looking for fantasy (as in, swords and sorcery, dragons, etc) books written for adults. [more inside]
posted by Forktine at 7:24 PM PST - 67 comments
posted by Forktine at 7:24 PM PST - 67 comments
Is Digital Image Processing Programming in Demand?
Will BCIT's Computer Systems Technology Diploma with a Digital Processing Option provide me with in-demand skills? What is the job market like for this type of programming? [more inside]
But I'd have to kill you...
Is clinical depression generally a disqualifier for positions entailing a psychological exam? [more inside]
Haircut in Providence Rhode Island
I would like to get a haircut in Providence RI this weekend: please advise. [more inside]
Between my mom and a hard place
My grandmother treats my mother like garbage...but wants to be friends with me! [more inside]
I can remember lying down in the back of station wagons and pickup trucks, but what did we do in the VW?
How did kids under 2 travel in cars before car seats were the norm, particularly on long trips? My mom recalls tots in the lap and something called a 'car bed' (got any pictures?). Would little ones get lap-belted in to prevent them from falling off the seat on corner-turns?
posted by xo at 6:04 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by xo at 6:04 PM PST - 56 comments
Movie Zero for the walk-away KABOOM
As a result of a drunken challenge, we're trying to find Movie Zero (à la Patient Zero) where the hero walks away as something explodes and doesn't look back. [more inside]
Where to stay in Montreal for the Osheaga Festival?
Where to stay in Montreal during the Osheaga Festival? [more inside]
puppy aggression
Is my puppy showing worrisome signs of aggression? How can I stop it before it gets out of control? [more inside]
What's a sea-level San Miguel de Allende?
My Dad can't go to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, any more. Where should he spend January? [more inside]
Did I just see a C-5 Galaxy at SFO?
I'm pretty sure I just saw a C-5 Galaxy on the runway at SFO. Did I? [more inside]
posted by kdar at 5:22 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kdar at 5:22 PM PST - 13 comments
symptom-like word
Paging word people: I'm looking for a word that means something like "symptom," but it's not "symptom," and I'm not sure exactly how its meaning differs from "symptom." [more inside]
posted by skwt at 5:17 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by skwt at 5:17 PM PST - 7 comments
iPhone in Boston
Do I have a snowball's chance in hell of getting a new iPhone tomorrow (in Boston) if I didn't order it ahead of time? If so, how?
One-shot weirdness, or massive trouble ahead???
ACK!!!! Lice? Birdlice? Random weirdness?? Have I got something???? [more inside]
How to pursue an ID Theft Affidavit when it involves family and the mentally unwell?
How to pursue an ID Theft Affidavit when it involves family and the mentally unwell? [more inside]
Help me run late in the day
How can I defy my natural preferences and desires and learn to enjoy running in the afternoon or evening? Due to a recent move and career change, my schedule dictated that I switch from running in the late mornings (the time that I enjoy most and that feels most "natural") to running in the late afternoon or early evening (as early as 4:30). This is hard. [more inside]
Does fridge roulette ruin beer?
Will taking beer out of the fridge skunk it? [more inside]
posted by melissam at 4:53 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by melissam at 4:53 PM PST - 25 comments
need an iPhone to do app w/ shared lists
I currently use Remember The Milk, about 95% on the iPhone. I've been having syncing problems lately, which makes me want to find a replacement. [more inside]
posted by reddot at 4:48 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by reddot at 4:48 PM PST - 14 comments
What I'm looking for are the dumbest current ideas to lose weight and look good. Not for me. For work.
Is there a website devoted to crazy beauty, health and wellness treatments? [more inside]
Portuguese food question
Can anyone recommend any good restaurants in Lisbon which specialise in either (i) Brazilian cuisine (particularly meat heavy dishes) or (ii) Barraida style suckling piglet?
posted by biffa at 4:31 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by biffa at 4:31 PM PST - 1 comment
Grub error 21
When trying to boot my computer, I am getting a Grub Error 21. I have tried several methods to fix and none of them have worked. I am at wits end. [more inside]
posted by hellojed at 4:27 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by hellojed at 4:27 PM PST - 21 comments
Give me direction!
Do you know of an email subscription and/or website that is like FlyLady used to be? Which is to say, I want someone to email me lists of household chores to do on any given day, but without all the fluff. [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead at 4:13 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by sickinthehead at 4:13 PM PST - 13 comments
Birds and Bees Online
Not quite ready for Scarleteen: good web sites for tweens about sex? [more inside]
posted by Sublimity at 4:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Sublimity at 4:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Fake Alien Album
Portishead's album Alien isn't Portishead; it's Mandalay's Empathy, yes? How did this happen and what could/should I do about it's place in my music library? [more inside]
Neighbor's Dead Tree
Very much like this post, our neighbor has a very tall & a very dead tree in his yard that will almost definitely be falling on our house at some point in the future (and cause a considerable amount of damage). Large branches have already been falling in our yard. [more inside]
posted by toddst at 3:37 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by toddst at 3:37 PM PST - 21 comments
Heirs to Property or cash?
I am the trustee of my mother’s estate. She has left her three children some cash, stock and property in the form of a Florida retirement property that has been on the market for 2 years. My step dad stands to inherit 100,000 in cash, stock or property. He wants it in cash. I want to offer it in property. If we give him cash it is a large chunk of the inheritance and we would be stuck with a property that is hard to sell and has a 700 monthly maintenance fee. Am I being too selfish? He is 86.
What can I use all this excess bandwidth for?
I'm getting a 100meg internet connection, what do I do with it? [more inside]
What's a great little place in Portland, OR...that can handle 75 people?
Arranging for a low-key brunchtime get-together in Portland, OR prior to a wedding in early Aug. and need some ideas for locations, caterers etc. for about 75 people. [more inside]
posted by chiefthe at 2:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by chiefthe at 2:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Having problems finding work for the first time in years. Please advise what I'm doing wrong or not doing.
Experienced Web / Software Developer having problems finding work for the first time in years. [more inside]
posted by audio at 2:10 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by audio at 2:10 PM PST - 13 comments
Excel Merging Rows Help
I have an excel 2007 spreadsheet that has 4,000 rows and 6 columns of information. Need help merging some of the rows together..... [more inside]
Got my drill ready but no clue where to aim...
AC Installation question - So I recently purchased this support bracket. The problem is the accompanying instructions and images therein are not so helpful. [more inside]
posted by cloax at 1:52 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by cloax at 1:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Dental Implants in Cincinnati
Asking for my mother. Anyone had any experience with dental implants in Cincinnati? Name names, please. Prospective patient lives in Oakley but will travel anywhere in the area for a caring, nonjudgmental dentist. Oh, she wants a dentist with a private exam room, not an open cubicle-type environment. Many thanks.
Learning how to trust your immune system
How do you cure a hypochondriac? [more inside]
Veteran's Grants
Any business grants for Veterans? [more inside]
Meta-citations?
I'm writing a research paper for a professional writing course, and need to use APA citation guidelines. Can I use information from sources that cite previous sources? [more inside]
I can't look at any more oil-soaked animals.
Advice on coping with sadness brought on by environmental disasters? [more inside]
posted by lagreen at 1:15 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by lagreen at 1:15 PM PST - 18 comments
I suck at cameras
Extreme photography noob question: I have a canon powershot sd880. Why do photos becomes incredibly blurry when I turn off flash (but not when it's on autoflash and the flash doesn't go off)? [more inside]
I'm being harassed in a public-facing job
I work at a radio station in a big city, and am being harassed by one of our listeners. How to deal? [more inside]
Bye-bye data plan! (Lisa needs braces!)
Where can I find documentation of Apple's and AT&T's offers related to iPad data plans before they were recently changed? Are they archived anywhere? [more inside]
rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
How can I stop hating these people and start not thinking about them at all? [more inside]
Casual sex in your twenties might be a no-brainer, but I'm not sure
Why should I care if there's people in the world who wouldn't agree with the sex I'm having? [more inside]
Help me find reviews of good books that have been out at least a year
What's the easiest way to find book reviews from a year ago? [more inside]
posted by GaelFC at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by GaelFC at 12:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me find the perfect suitcases.
Looking for the best, sturdiest, most maneuverable ultra lightweight suitcase that can survive a summer of hard travel. [more inside]
Love in the City of Angels
Nifty keen anniversary ideas while visiting L.A.? Bonus points for cheap, tasty, and/or geeky, especially if it's on the east side, in the San Gabriel Valley area. [more inside]
Please identify these mystery Asian vegetables.
What are these Asian root vegetables I grew and how do I cook them? [more inside]
How to encourage my BF to go to the dentist?
How can I encourage my BF to go to the dentist without pissing him off? Anonymous because he's a lurker/aspiring MeFite. [more inside]
Good ways to come to grips with ones sexuality?
Good ways to come to grips with ones sexuality? [more inside]
Is taking a roadtrip through the midwest over a couple weeks during the winter (around the holidays) a horrible idea?
Is taking a roadtrip through the midwest over a couple weeks during the winter (around the holidays) a horrible idea? Tentative idea is Detroit to Tulsa via a bunch of stops to see things/cities/people. Tentative route - Detroit to Fargo via I-94 (via Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul), Fargo to Kansas City via I-29 (via S. Dakota, Iowa and Nebraska) and then down to Tulsa. [more inside]
Can Collective Access check out items?
For museum and archives people: has anyone used Collective Access for cataloging? Specifically, does it let you check things out to a user like a library catalog would? [more inside]
creatively extend and speechify tefl/esl coursebook material?
I'm using textbooks for my tefl/esl classes (teaching English to adults). I'm looking for ways to use the coursebook material more creatively and extend practise time, and how to create speaking material from it. [more inside]
What kind of bug did I see today?
What kind of bug did I see today? [more inside]
Shekou out!
Looking for recent feedback and tips on living in Shekou, China. We're transferring there with my company, they'll take care of the relocation, visas etc. so more general feedback on living conditions and things you wish you'd known/taken with you before arriving. I've seen the 2 Ask MeFi questions on Shekou & Shenzhen, does anyone have more up to date information? [more inside]
Anyone want to buy a painting? Anyone?
I am a self taught artist and I don't know how to promote myself. I want to sell paintings, how do I do it? [more inside]
Moves for when a man gives a lapdance to a woman.
What are some classic moves that a man can do when he is giving a woman a lapdance? [more inside]
posted by Sully at 11:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Sully at 11:04 AM PST - 11 comments
Headphones for motorcycle riding
When I ride my motorcycle long distances on the highway, I like to use sound isolating headphones to listen to quiet music and block the wind noise. I've tried several different headphones and nothing is quite right. [more inside]
Quake in T.O.?
Did the earth move for you? (Toronto) [more inside]
posted by HarrysDad at 10:51 AM PST - 61 comments
posted by HarrysDad at 10:51 AM PST - 61 comments
How should I respond to my suicidal sibling's email?
Should I send this email to a potentially suicidal sibling? (posted for a friend) [more inside]
What kind of connector does the Gamecube use for its Digital A/V port?
Help me, electrical engineers: What kind of connector does the Gamecube use for its Digital A/V port? How do I find out who made the connector for Nintendo? [more inside]
Should I be concerned about a bone bleed?
What is a bone bleed, and how do I know if I should be concerned? (Bike injury details within!) [more inside]
posted by monkeymonkey at 10:32 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by monkeymonkey at 10:32 AM PST - 8 comments
Building focus within short work blocks
Short blocks of worktime, during which I need to do work I'm accustomed to doing in much longer blocks. Any strategies for focusing quickly, re-focusing after interruptions (which can come at any time), and generally dealing with much shorter/'shallower' work blocks than one is used to having?
Please help me make the most out of all the vintage cameras I got for my birthday?
Please help me make the most out of all the vintage cameras I got for my birthday? [more inside]
Black and white drawings
What are the drawing style of people or places often found in black and white newspapers called. An examples here.
Where can I find galleries online of this type of art?
Identify this Spider!
ArachnidFilter: What kind of spider is this fairly large, long, orangey spider that my friends found in their hotel room on Hilton Head Island in South Carolina? It's kind of blurry, and there's not much in the picture for help with scale (it's on the edge of a roll of toiletpaper), but I have faith in you hivemind!
How late can I leave work to meet folks at the airport.
If an international flight lands at SFO @ 1:15 how long does it typically take for a passenger to get through customs, get their bags and show up at the arrivals bit? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap at 9:37 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by zeoslap at 9:37 AM PST - 7 comments
name this painting?
NameThisPainting filter: Inside is a link to a photo of a print in my in-laws living room. Can the hive tell me who did it and what it's called, if anything? [more inside]
How do I do a good literature review?
How do I do a good literature review for a research paper in philosophy? I have access to good resources, but I really want to make sure that I cover everything that's been written on the topic. How can I put myself at ease while making sure I don't miss a beat? [more inside]
posted by superiorchicken at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by superiorchicken at 9:20 AM PST - 17 comments
Gift ideas from paris?
I'm in Paris for the week. My fiancee is not here with me, but I'd love to wow her with a great gift when I get back. What should I get her? [more inside]
Gimme lobstah!
My gentleman friend and I will be spending the weekend in Boston. We've been before, so we've covered the Newbury stretch and would like to branch out a bit this time. We'd like to eat and drink at some great local places (no chains, please). Neptune Oyster is on our list. What are some of your favorite restaurants and/or bars in Boston and why?
(We're staying at a hotel on the Waterfront, but are certainly not limited to that area.)
Thanks all!
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 8:39 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 8:39 AM PST - 31 comments
Hobbies for grumpy old men?
My father just retired and is losing interest in the hobbies he once loved. I'd like to help try to spark some passion in something that will get him excited, and hopefully, get him out of the house. The catch? He is generally antisocial, depressed, and is extremely set in his ways. [more inside]
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 8:28 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Tooty McTootsalot at 8:28 AM PST - 28 comments
Realistic, "alternative" mobile text input methods?
I want to be able to do real text input on a mobile device. Not two-thumb it. And I want to be able to enter special characters such as numbers and ()*+-[TAB] easily. Basically, I want to be able to write programs, not just misspelled SMS messages, more-or-less at full speed on a tiny device. How? [more inside]
It's summer and I want to surf!
I give up: please help me with my internet problems! [more inside]
posted by Eicats at 7:49 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Eicats at 7:49 AM PST - 14 comments
a good cat vet in maryland/dc?
meow.meow.ow in maryland: anyone have a recommendation for a great vet in maryland/dc for cat? [more inside]
posted by anya32 at 7:45 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by anya32 at 7:45 AM PST - 13 comments
Need a location for our company picnic in the Baltimore/Prince George's County area!
I'm looking for a place to hold a company picnic roughly midway between Baltimore city and Prince George's County. We're looking for a park or other outdoor space that could accommodate around 100 people and permits the serving of alcohol. Grills would be a bonus (although realistically we'll probably end up renting them), and we definitely need space for a moon bounce! Our tentative date is August 7th. Ideas? Thanks!
How long is too long of a commute for a new job?
I have been out of work for several months in the Orlando area, and just got a job offer in Jacksonville. There is a (small) possibility of another job offer in Orlando, but it may not come through for several weeks, and is not guaranteed.
The job offer is contingent on a full background check, with an asap start date.
Several key problems [more inside]
Debt for bills that weren't sent (or sent to wrong address)
My parents received a call this morning from a collection agency claiming that we had over $400 in unpaid tollway "violations." Problem is, the tollway authority had been sending the bills to a wrong address - where they lived briefly 11 years ago. Do we have any recourse? How do I verify that these claims are legitimate? [more inside]
I swear this is hypothetical...
What would happen if you put urine in a saline IV bag...? [more inside]
Why is my Google Reader "Next" button acting erratic?
Why would my Google Reader "Next" button (the one you can drag right onto your bookmarks toolbar) just take me to random sites every time I click it? I'm logged into my account and everything. Doesn't look like any previous questions posted here address this particular problem.
Help me recover a document. Please.
You know when MS Office asks if you want to save, and you accidentally click 'no'? How do you go back in time and get back the document that you had been working on for the previous 7 hours but stupidly didn't save? [more inside]
My lawn is on crack?
My lawn, both front and back yard, is developing rather large cracks in the soil. How can I close these up and ensure no damage is being done to the foundation? [more inside]
Cheap Mental Health Help in Denver
Can anyone recommend a good mental health professional or clinic in the Denver area that works on a sliding scale? [more inside]
Help me get rid of the boat anchor...I mean house!
Stuck with a house that I haven't been able to sell, becoming difficult financially to maintain as a rental. Please advise (long, sorry). [more inside]
Please help a disgruntled secretary before she goes postal.
I'm a legal secretary at a Big Law Firm, and was previously assigned to two attorneys, Sam and Sarah. Because my workload was light, I accommodated each of Sarah's requests as best I could (Sam is every secretary's dream, and requests very little assistance). To my own fault, I spoiled Sarah, enabled her laziness, and now find myself stuck in a hole. I've been assigned a new attorney, Scott, who is both new to the firm and has a large docket. My workload has increased substantially - Sarah is used to getting her way, and Scott has deadlines coming out of his ears. I need advice on how to get a couple points across to Sarah and Scott. [more inside]
I left Yaz (b/c pill) in a hot car. Should I be worried?
I left my birth control pill Yaz in a hot car for about 3 hours. The pill was in my wallet, and I put the wallet in the dashboard. It was around high 70's outside. I left it in the car when I went for a hike in the Yosemite national park about 2 weeks ago. The pill felt warm when I came back to the car and took it. I didn't think too much about it, but all of the sudden yesterday I thought of it and now I'm worried. Is this pack of pill still good? Or is it useless? I would love to just switch to a new pack, but I had unprotected sex on Saturday night(3 days ago), so it's already late. I'm going to do the pregnancy check next Monday or so. Am I worrying too much? Or should I be worried?
wet vac
What do I need to know about wetvacs before I buy one? [more inside]
What is the best way to transport several large mirrors safely?
What is the best way to transport several large mirrors safely? [more inside]
Teaching SciFi to Japanese high school students
What English-language science fiction books would you recommend I teach to Japanese high school students? [more inside]
posted by MShades at 3:52 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by MShades at 3:52 AM PST - 36 comments
Unlocking a UK iPhone
Trying to find a recent blog post about attending public meetings with members of parliament
Trying to find a recent article about attending public meetings with members of parliament, possibly in Australia. [more inside]
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen at 1:54 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen at 1:54 AM PST - 2 comments
June 22
update THIS.
i am trying to update my iphone to ios4 and when i click to check for updates all it tells me is that my itunes is updated. why won't it update my iphone? how do i get it to?? [more inside]
Fantastic Omnibustastic!
Going on a holiday with lots of car time, need a decent, massive fantasy omnibus. [more inside]
posted by smoke at 11:31 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by smoke at 11:31 PM PST - 37 comments
I really really really need two display screens
I can't get my external monitor and my laptop monitor to work at the same time. I have a ThinkPad T60 with an ATI chipset running WINDOWS 7. The external monitor is Sony SDM-HS75. How do I fix it? [more inside]
CV Half-Shaft
The new CV half-shaft for my car is too short. Why is this and why can't I find any the right length? [more inside]
Portable drumset with a cymbal attached to kit?
"No stockade. No watchtower. They are not necessary. We are an island in the jungle. Escape is impossible."
How can I stop my cats from dashing out of my apartment whenever I open the door? [more inside]
posted by Bromius at 9:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Bromius at 9:24 PM PST - 16 comments
How do I make new friends while making it clear I'm only interested in friendship?
How do I make new friends while making it clear I'm only interested in friendship? [more inside]
posted by gothchick33 at 9:17 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by gothchick33 at 9:17 PM PST - 27 comments
Off-camera Movie sound: How does it work?
Off-camera Movie sound: How does it work? [more inside]
posted by drjimmy11 at 9:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by drjimmy11 at 9:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Alarming Austin Apartments
How scared should we be of bad apartment complex reviews when looking in Austin? [more inside]
Etymological Graveyard
How can I find a comprehensive list of words that have been deleted from the dictionary? [more inside]
posted by shaun uh at 8:47 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by shaun uh at 8:47 PM PST - 13 comments
Gymboree Carl Orff and Kodaly oh my!
Is Kindermusik/gymboree infant music education worthwhile? [more inside]
Do you need a permit to use a tripod at Mexican archaeological sites, and if so how do you get one?
Do you need a permit to use a tripod at Mexican archaeological sites, and if so how do you get one? [more inside]
posted by tnygard at 8:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tnygard at 8:36 PM PST - 7 comments
How fixer-up-erable is this iBook?
How upgradable is this iBook? A friend has an old iBook G4 he's indicated he'd be willing to let me have pretty cheaply. I use an iMac at home, but could use a nice portable laptop for occasional travel. The iBook as it is seems a little slow and sluggish to me - I'm just wondering, how "upgradable" is this model, for how much money, etc.? (details inside.) [more inside]
posted by dnash at 8:28 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dnash at 8:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Best way to erase or destroy a hard drive that no longer works properly?
Best way to erase or destroy a hard drive that no longer works properly? [more inside]
posted by StrawberryPie at 8:24 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by StrawberryPie at 8:24 PM PST - 31 comments
I never met a chocolate I didn't like.
I want to coat or encase an approximately DVD case sized object in chocolate. How? [more inside]
posted by Mitheral at 8:08 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Mitheral at 8:08 PM PST - 18 comments
The Beautiful Game. I think.
How can I get better at "reading the game" in football? [more inside]
Have you seen these cats?
Can you identify these 90s cartoon cats from Happy Meals or some other restaurant prizes? [more inside]
posted by lily_bart at 7:24 PM PST - 68 comments
posted by lily_bart at 7:24 PM PST - 68 comments
Learning futbol Spanish is my GOOOOOOOOOOOAL!
Where can I find transcripts of Spanish-language soccer play-by play/color commentary? [more inside]
posted by holterbarbour at 7:06 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by holterbarbour at 7:06 PM PST - 2 comments
What old-school comics are worth reading in their current run?
What long-running superhero comic book monthlies are currently putting out really good story arcs, art, or otherwise have a creative team that sets them apart? Like is Green Lantern having a great year? Uncanny X-men? [more inside]
Cheap, safe car
Can you recommend the cheapest safe, new car? [more inside]
High Wages, Low Credentials
Do high-paying, low-skilled jobs exist? [more inside]
Too banal for Dan Savage...
What another clear way for a (nervous!) girl to show a guy she's interested *other than* kissing? [more inside]
posted by elleyebeebeewhy at 6:19 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by elleyebeebeewhy at 6:19 PM PST - 35 comments
What can I do with my dad's body?
My dad died last thursday. We're cremating his body but the final disposition of his remains is a problem for my family. Basically, we're too poor to do anything but flush him down the toilet. Help? [more inside]
posted by Avenger at 6:00 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by Avenger at 6:00 PM PST - 40 comments
RZA Shaved the Track and He Caught Razor Bumps
Teach me how to shave properly. [more inside]
Need to find some movies scenes with good sex advice
What are some scenes from feature films with good sex advice? [more inside]
Hi AskMetafilter, nice to meet you!
What are some of the sweetest text messages you have sent or received? [more inside]
posted by lover at 5:37 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lover at 5:37 PM PST - 16 comments
How do we hide a seldom-used flat screen TV on a budget?
How can we hide a wall-mounted flat screen TV on the cheap with maximum discretion? [more inside]
posted by K.P. at 5:27 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by K.P. at 5:27 PM PST - 11 comments
Soybeans can't make anybody sick, right?
Did I just mess up my curry with these expired canned soybeans? [more inside]
posted by ZaphodB at 5:24 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ZaphodB at 5:24 PM PST - 5 comments
Curse my sister for living 11 hours away!
Tell-me-what-I'll-need filter: I'm going to be making an 11 hour drive, alone, and all in one day, then a couple days later I'll turn around and do the whole thing in reverse to get back home. I've never made so long a drive by myself before and need suggestions to make it as . [more inside]
Why couldn't I move?
YANMD but what on earth happened to me last night? Why couldn't I move? [more inside]
posted by sunnichka at 5:02 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by sunnichka at 5:02 PM PST - 39 comments
Online NHS prescriptions
Can anyone recommend an online pharmacy that will deliver NHS prescriptions?
Flush mount photo album companies?
Where can I find a flush mount photo album company that sells to the public, not just professional photographers? [more inside]
posted by NHlove at 4:33 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by NHlove at 4:33 PM PST - 5 comments
Oh please god let it be Ghana
Akan, Dagaare/Wale, Dagbane, Dangme, Ewe, Ga, Gonja, Kasem, Nzema filter: [more inside]
posted by runincircles at 4:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by runincircles at 4:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Windows 7 crashing help
PC randomly freezing after upgrading to Windows 7 [more inside]
USB Thumb Drive as MP3 Player?
Hello! I'm looking for a simple solution to turn my 64GB USB Thumb Drive into a portable MP3 player. Nothing fancy, simple display, controls, and small screen. I have Microsoft Sync in my new car, and a laptop that I travel with. Seems like it would be easy to keep all my mp3s on one thumb drive and take it with me rather than having multiple copies floating about on all devices. There used to be an old Lexar & I believe a Sandisk product that allowed for this. Anyone aware of anything more recent or that supports all 64GB? Thank you in advance.
PS. My USB drive is not one of those fancy encrypted ones, so it works in every device I've tried it in.
Should I offer turndown service too?
We are about to host our fourth set of house guests since May. I am once again stripping linens and getting the guest room ready, and I wondered... what should I be washing? [more inside]
Ever used an executive coaching firm?
I'm considering hiring an executive coaching firm to help with my job search. If you or someone you know has done this, I'd like to hear your thoughts. Also, other tips/tricks staying motivated thru an extended (year-plus) job search? [more inside]
How to hang out with kids and exercise at the same time?
What are your favorite ways to exercise with your kids? [more inside]
Khmer folk/pop song "Blue Basket" - what can you tell me?
Who's Leia's Daddy?
Who's Princess Leia's "father"? (Alleged father, not actual father.) [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha at 2:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kirkaracha at 2:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Vereinfachte Ausgangsschrift to the max!
What's the best book I can use to teach myself Vereinfachte Ausgangsschrift? [more inside]
posted by subpixel at 2:18 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by subpixel at 2:18 PM PST - 2 comments
Cheap Arts & Craft supplies in the Vancouver BC area?
Looking for cheap/free art supplies, or suggestions on good camp crafts to do with kids on a budget. [more inside]
Where to sell "Dinotopia" and "History of Polish Folklore"?
I'm trying to sell an eclectic reading selection to used bookstores in Seattle. What are the best stores for me to take my books to? [more inside]
IMDB for surf vids?
Is there any site like IMDB for (action?) sports videos (surf, skate, snowboard, hackeysack... etc)? [more inside]
Suggestions for a wedding reading?
I've been asked to select and read something non-biblical at a family wedding. Aside from the standard Shakespeare sonnets, I'm stumped. I'd love some meaningful contemporary suggestions (something from David Foster Wallace perhaps?). [more inside]
Slum/Landlord filter: Please recommend me sites for running background & credit checks
Slum/Landlord filter: Please recommend me sites for running background & credit checks [more inside]
I'm burning up inside!
[Potential TMI and NSFW Filter] I'd like some advice on preventing UTIs. [more inside]
Looking for good alt comedy open mics in Chicago.
Do you know of a fun, alt comedy open mic in Chicago? [more inside]
Which A/V receiver would you buy
Question for any audiophiles out there - I am looking at buying a used A/V receiver (5.1) and have narrowed my search down to two particular models (both priced about the same)...one is a NAD T742 and the other is an Onkyo Integra DTR 4.6.....any advice as to which one would make the best one for use in a home theatre system.
Added info - front speakers are Mission 700's, Paradigm sub woofer and rear are Paradigm Titans. I know that these receivers are not the latest & greatest on the market but I am confident that either one will provide great sound but I might as well get the best one of these two.
posted by DonM at 1:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by DonM at 1:48 PM PST - 3 comments
vague european art identification
What are these paintings on display at the Berlinische Galerie? [more inside]
How do I form a quick and easy business partnership with a friend?
How do I create a business partnership with a friend that both best protects our interests but also is quick and easy, for a project we're not sure is going to last (hence, we don't want to put a lot of effort into the planning - yet.) [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 1:22 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 1:22 PM PST - 6 comments
What to expect from insurance claim?
What to expect during insurance claim? [more inside]
How to clean feces in shed?
How to clean old wood shed with (cat?) feces. [more inside]
posted by NotSoSimple at 1:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by NotSoSimple at 1:17 PM PST - 8 comments
Chicago charities for kids?
Any suggestions for Chicago area charities that help kids? [more inside]
How can I demo a WordPress site with no internet connection?
How can I create a static version of a WordPress website that runs on a laptop without internet access? [more inside]
posted by ladygypsy at 1:08 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by ladygypsy at 1:08 PM PST - 15 comments
Where the hell is Chandler, AZ?
Arizona Boredom: My sister has been exiled to Chandler, AZ for the rest of the week. What do-not-miss things are there for her to do/see/experience there? [more inside]
Accordion rental
Where can I rent an accordion for a month in the Boston area? What prices should I expect? [more inside]
What to do when everything goes wrong.
Emotional atom bomb. Two best friends have been hooking up with my old flame, keeping it a secret from me, but discussing with the rest of my circle of friends. Announced this last night, and today I was planning on ending my current relationship. [more inside]
How to take care of a friend going through a transitional period.
A good friend of mine is moving from their hometown in the east coast into a house with me and a couple of my friends in the west coast. We knew each other in undergrad and I made the move out 2yrs before earlier than her. This will be the first time she’ll be living this far from her hometown and as expected, she’s anxious, nervous, stressed about the whole move. [more inside]
Dating a friends ex
I am dating the ex-boyfriend of a (distant) friend of mine. Do I need to tell her? [more inside]
Do Androids stream my electric beeps?
[Yet another Android app question]
Android music app choices look to be slim. Looking for recommendations for playback, streaming and recording apps. [more inside]
posted by sprocket87 at 12:11 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sprocket87 at 12:11 PM PST - 8 comments
Camp a Little While in the Wilderness...
Where are all the camp meeting grounds in the United States? Is there a comprehensive directory anywhere? [more inside]
Nonprofit HR Question
Is it legal for a nonprofit service-provider organization (adoption services in this case) to have all its staff being independent contractors, including the executive director?
DLM in RRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH
Bayesian Statistics & Dynamic Linear Modelling in R Filter: explain why I am getting large in magnitude (in contrast to a previous project) log likelihoods. [more inside]
depression relief without meds
Have you found help from depression that did not include medication or talk therapy? If so, please share. [more inside]
Buy or finance using borrowed money?
Math nerds, help! I need to figure out what's the better option for acquiring a car using borrowed money. [more inside]
posted by greatgefilte at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by greatgefilte at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
Where to find N64 games in Portland, Oregon
Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the original Super Smash Bros. for N64 in Portland, Oregon, hopefully by tomorrow, new or used?
Rovaniemi would be amazing, but it's just too far.
FinlandTravelFilter: Where should I go for a week in Finland? [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 11:08 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 11:08 AM PST - 7 comments
C with Doxygen > XML > PDF
Any experiences working with Doxygen XML output? [more inside]
Did I dis my boss?
My boss offered me a freelance project. I turned it down because I already work 55-65 hours a week and have no time for more projects (or a life). Now my boss is acting cold towards me. It's also close to review time. Any suggestions?
How to maximise potential of informal colloboration space
Our new office layout intentionally leaves an open space, beside a window that has a great view, for employee collaboration and informal meeting. What is the best way to design and encourage use of this space - do you have such a space and does it work in your company? [more inside]
How can I get someone to quit smoking?
How can I get someone to quit smoking? [more inside]
Xanax for flying phobia?
Tell me about using Xanax or other anti-anxiety meds to combat fear of flying. [more inside]
Calculating Book Value of Mutual Fund after Partial Sell
How do I calculate a mutual fund’s book value after selling only a portion of units held if I have been using a dollar-cost strategy and investing a set amount of money in the fund regularly? How does this impact my ability to report profit/capital gains? [more inside]
Where is a good place to have a book launch/art exhibit in Dallas, Texas?
Where is a good place to have a book launch/art exhibit in Dallas, Texas? [more inside]
Origin of the Secretly Evil MegaCorp trope?
Unfulfilled lunchtime.
I have a bad habit of buying lunch while at work. What can I make for lunch that will fulfill my super-strong cravings for huge burritos and greasy pizza? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 9:52 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by sucre at 9:52 AM PST - 34 comments
can you stream online radio on your phone while walking?
Using your smartphone, can you listen to online live radio while walking around your city? I'm trying to do this (with my iPhone, in Paris) and it only works if I stay in one place; if I move more than about 500m, it usually disconnects. I'm curious to know if others have the same experience so that I can determine if it's my carrier, the phone, the city, or just general limitations of 3G GSM networks. (Note: I'm not talking about Pandora or Spotify; I'm referring specifically to live radio streams which can't buffer minutes ahead). [more inside]
Cheap food within Logan Airport range?
What would be a good place to get a relatively inexpensive dinner within reasonable subway/silverline range of Logan Airport in Boston? [more inside]
Where do I leave the giant truck full of stuff?
I need a hotel in or near St. Louis that has secured parking with 9' of clearance so I can park my u-haul while driving across the country. [more inside]
posted by Arbac at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Arbac at 9:49 AM PST - 8 comments
Health insurance options for independent contractor?
I'm considering leaving my full-time job to become an independent contractor. What are my health insurance options? [more inside]
posted by weederman at 9:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by weederman at 9:48 AM PST - 5 comments
Places to eat a brown-bag lunch.
I normally pack my lunch and eat it in my car at the local park, but with summer here it's too hot to do that and I despise eating at my desk or anywhere else in the office. I'm looking for suggestions for a place where I can bring my lunch and eat inside without getting hassled or feeling awkward. I work in the Paoli/Berwyn, PA area, if that helps.
Comcast or Xfinity?
If you live in Comcast-istan, to what extent has the Xfinity brand taken over? [more inside]
Excuse to sing "November Rain" needed
At-home karaoke party in Albany, NY: Is there a convenient, reasonably inexpensive way for us (me and my co-workers) to get a karaoke machine set up for a one-time, casual, outdoor get-together? [more inside]
How to access and license sports betting odds?
There are a number of websites that show the odds and (if I'm using the term right), the "lines" for various sporting events that physical and online casinos offer (linking would be spammy, but a quick search of "vegas odds" or some such thing will turn them up). My question is how do the site owners obtain the data from the casinos? I have to imagine the data is provided subject to a license agreement (and I would expect there to be some sort of schema to prevent sudden changes to the format of the data presented). How would one go about getting access to the feed of the odds and the payout ratios (?) from one or more casinos without getting rampaged by hoards of angry lawyers? Contacting the casinos has, unsurprisingly, proven fruitless given the difficulty explaining what I'm looking for to a non-technical support representative ("So you want to know how to gamble online?"). NB: I've never bet on sports, so apologies if my lingo is off. I appreciate any help and guidance!
posted by Imhotep is Invisible at 9:24 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Imhotep is Invisible at 9:24 AM PST - 8 comments
Alternative careers for a science PhD dropout
Alternative careers for a science PhD dropout: Specific ideas for my special snowflake job search after leaving academia. I am considering dropping out of my biomedical sciences graduate program. The only things stopping me right now are guilt at letting my advisor and loved ones down (which I’m working on), and the overwhelming fear of having to get a real job (which is where I hope you can help me!) [more inside]
posted by twoporedomain at 9:18 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by twoporedomain at 9:18 AM PST - 19 comments
How to get a handle on office organization
What system and/or software can be used to organize constantly changing information/emails etc? [more inside]
Sew Open
I have a long rectangular cushion/pillow I'm in the process of making, probably about 20cm by 60cm. When I sew it up, should I just sew the cushion pad into it (which means it would have to be opened up to be washed, which would annoy me) or should I make an envelope-type fastening - and if the latter, should it go width or lengthways? [more inside]
need help fixing water valve to toilet tank
need help replacing the valve which supplies water to my toilet tank. As usual, there are some minor (?) complications. [more inside]
posted by xbonesgt at 8:53 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by xbonesgt at 8:53 AM PST - 14 comments
Who said that men's primary interest is engaging in ritual?
'Men, if left to their own devices, would engage endlessly in rituals.' Can anyone tell me who said this, or something like it? I think the quote might have been part of a discussion about anthropology/religion that contrasted women's inherent practical nature versus men's symbolic preoccupation.
Suggestions for calendar software
Give me your suggestions for off-line calendar software for Windows XP. [more inside]
Need a futon
Any experience with a west elm futon? [more inside]
Hardly shabby chic
My rental house's paint is peeling and generally looks incredibly shabby. My landlord said (verbally) when we moved in last July that he planned to paint it in a few months. A year later, it still hasn't been done. I've asked for updates several times and he says it's on the top of his list but temperature/weather have gotten in the way. Other than that I don't have anything in writing. Complication: his wife is hospitalized with stage IV cancer. He's notified tenants of this as a reason why he's less than responsive lately. Other than the painting issue, he's a great person/landlord. Should I press the issue? If so, what can I do? I'm really torn because his reasons are valid, but my house looks so bad at this point that I'm embarrassed to have guests over.
posted by emilyd22222 at 8:26 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by emilyd22222 at 8:26 AM PST - 42 comments
YouTube Internet Editor
I saw a website once that took YouTube clips and only played certain parts from them, specified by the user... what was that website? [more inside]
Looking for that Earth Day comic...
Cheap Cigs for NY'er?
I live in upstate NY. What's the shortest distance from me to cheap cigarettes? Halp, they be taxing my vice too much.
posted by Area Control at 7:29 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Area Control at 7:29 AM PST - 16 comments
How can I be less intimidated by other women?
How can I be less intimidated by other women? [more inside]
The trials and tribulations of blondes
What's a great place for a 20's female in Pittsburgh with fine hair to get a haircut? [more inside]
iPhone 4.0 software- not so exciting after all
iphone 4.0 erased my sim card?! Help! [more inside]
Disposable USB Thumbdrives - DNE?!?!
Recommendations for uber cheap, "disposable" USB thumbdrives to send out with resumes. [more inside]
Must See, Experience
I am an American woman in my late thirties who needs a sense of expectation for the future. What destination could I look forward to visiting and remembering long afterward? Is there an activity I've got to try while I'm there? I will be traveling solo, therefore safety conscious. Scope: domestic and worldwide. Not famous places would be particularly welcome. [more inside]
posted by woodway at 6:21 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by woodway at 6:21 AM PST - 29 comments
How much further can I go in my 2004 Mazda 3 Sport GT once the gas light comes on?
How much further can I go in my 2004 Mazda 3 Sport GT once the gas light comes on? [more inside]
Country's Got Soul?
More Like This: watching Heartworn Highways, I came across Larry Jon Wilson and have been trying to run down more music that sounds like this. Can you provide some leads? [more inside]
Minimalism revisited.
Vibram Five Fingers running "gloves": heaven running uphill, hell running down. How should I adjust my gait? [more inside]
Baby shower gift ideas for a man in the office?
Baby shower gift ideas for a man in the office? [more inside]
Cheated in a relationship, what to do next?
Looking for a way to deal with the bad feelings, both within me and coming from the ex, after a relationship ended. Problem: I am a massive tool and it was all my fault for cheating on her. How do I say sorry? [more inside]
what's the point of serving me papers addressed to my roommate?
I got served a writ of summons addressed to my roommate. WTF? [more inside]
Augmenting Leather Soled Shoes with Rubber Pros & Cons?
Mens Leather Soled Shoes: I've heard rumours that many people upon buying a new pair of leather soled shoes will have the leather sole 'augmented' with a thin rubber half-sole over the toe end. Can anyone confirm whether this is typical or unusual?
Does it add longevity? [more inside]
Really, how safe and secure is my wireless network?
How safe and secure is my wireless network's WPA2-PSK key? [more inside]
posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 5:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Jackie_Treehorn at 5:16 AM PST - 17 comments
Did I get all the files I need?
Can I copy whatever Windows Update automatically downloaded? [more inside]
Bongo bangers?
What experience has the mind-net had with Mazda Bongos? [more inside]
Phone interview for a scholarship
What should I do to prepare for a (scholarship) telephone interview? [more inside]
posted by Gordafarin at 4:44 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Gordafarin at 4:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Re-re-makes?
What movies have been made in triplicate? [more inside]
posted by activitystory at 4:40 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by activitystory at 4:40 AM PST - 36 comments
Websites for original art
What websites sell original art directly from the artist? [more inside]
posted by nineRED at 4:20 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by nineRED at 4:20 AM PST - 13 comments
name that song filter
LyricFilter: "Hold on, brother brother hold on" - what's the song? [more inside]
posted by greenish at 4:19 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by greenish at 4:19 AM PST - 11 comments
Picnic deliciousness
What can I make/bake for a picnic on Saturday? [more inside]
posted by jonnyploy at 4:18 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by jonnyploy at 4:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Air? In my kitchen drain? It's more likely than you think.
Sometimes my kitchen sink drains get clogged....with air. How can I stop this? Or is this normal? [more inside]
UK legal requirements to be a wedding celebrant?
UK Weddings: What are the legal requirements for leading a wedding ceremony in the UK? [more inside]
Help me love The World Cup
Help me appreciate The World Cup... I want to, I really do. [more inside]
posted by crapples at 4:08 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by crapples at 4:08 AM PST - 34 comments
Registering a trademark and using the ICANN Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy to acquire an already registered domain name?
Could one register a trademark and use the ICANN Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy to acquire an already registered domain name? [more inside]
Metrosexual but lacking bookmarking skills.
Some months ago I came across a site that, I think, makes products from bespoke designs by young designers, or at least makes such products available for purchase. I think (am almost certain in fact) that it is based in the UK. I cannot remember the site and no amount of searching turns it up. [more inside]
would spamfilters kill an unknown file format?
would spamfilters kill an unknown file format? [more inside]
purpose of clipper lever?
What is the purpose of the lever on hair clippers?
posted by randomizer at 2:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by randomizer at 2:59 AM PST - 6 comments
June 21
How would you approach dating as if it were your job?
How would you approach dating, online and off, as a business problem? If you had to consider sales, marketing, consumer research -- what would you be doing to sell the product (i.e., the single you)? What are creative approaches to helping a girl find a guy? [more inside]
90s era new age cube puzzle game - what's the name?
Looking for a mid-90s PC puzzle game based on a cube. Holo or Light or something -- New age/tribal music... I don't remember exactly how it worked, but you try to get the marked side of the cube to land face down on a specific square on a grid (I think the location kept moving, though I'm not sure). Anyways, it might have come with my old IBM Pentium as a prepackaged thing. Any ideas?
posted by symbioid at 11:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by symbioid at 11:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Ruf ruff sorry about my dog....
What's the best way to get a dog to stop barking at people? We have a three year old mini poodle rescue. I don't know if she was abused but she definitely wasn't socialized. We had her a year and a half and we've worked through a lot of issues (house training, fear, and severe separation anxiety) but the barking is the one issue we have never been able to fix. She's easily spooked by people and she barks if they even look at her let alone walk near her or reach for her. In our house she has actually chased house guests down the hall barking and circling. My husband and I are both able to bring her to our workplaces but the constant barking makes it difficult to do so. [more inside]
How do I cut a large piece of fabric into an actual square?
I need to know how to cut fabric into a approx. a yard square. With straight edges and square corners. Despite much effort I am still awful. Please help! [more inside]
How do I go about searching for an "internet job?"
How do I go about searching for an "internet job?" Part of the problem is that I don't really know the term for it, but having asked around there may not be one. Basically, I'm looking for postings for anything from professional blogging to community management to content editing. [more inside]
posted by Kattullus at 8:43 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Kattullus at 8:43 PM PST - 10 comments
My iPhone case protects it from everything DOWNSIDE: Everything includes sound
iPhone Filter: Bestest external mic for my 3Gs?? BUT, it's in a bulky otter box defender case (Other audio questions as well) [more inside]
Recommend a psychiastrist in L.A.?
Looking for recommendations for a psychiatrist in Los Angeles, preferably on the westside. Someone who can treat depression and anxiety. The catch is, we don't have health insurance so an MD who works on a sliding scale would be best. (Do such people even exist?) [more inside]
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 8:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 8:24 PM PST - 4 comments
What's a computer? [eat y'self fitter!]
What career could I go for that involves no computers whatsoever? Does this exist? Can I hope? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:57 PM PST - 72 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:57 PM PST - 72 comments
Simple video archiving and streaming for a theater
I'm looking for a DIY live video archiving/local-streaming solution for a small theater. [more inside]
posted by andrewpendleton at 7:47 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by andrewpendleton at 7:47 PM PST - 3 comments
Pretty calendar/schedul software?
Is there any calendar and/or scheduling software that looks attractive? [more inside]
Everything was fine until you came along...
Verizon Fios installation today. Technician crashed my computer. Said they will pay to have it fixed or replaced! Have any of you dealt with this before? What was your outcome?
Vote for Sandra - Chains we can believe in.
I need some real-sounding political fake-ness (words) for a parody that isn't supposed to feel like a parody. [more inside]
Edgy hairdressers in Vancouver?
Looking for a good, weird-hairdo-friendly hairdresser in Vancouver BC to give me an undercut. [more inside]
How do I achieve crisp text in a Photoshop PDF?
How do I achieve crisp text in a Photoshop PDF, and how can I ensure that Photoshop-created type will come out OK when commercially printed? [more inside]
I love it when you speak in Language X to me
Are there any institutions that, like the military, CIA, Foreign Service, and Peace Corps (and, I'm sure, parallel organizations in many countries, though I'm a US citizen myself) will give promising candidates terrific training in a language? [more inside]
Are Bose speakers worth buying at a significant discount?
I'm considering purchasing a pair of Bose Companion 3 speakers at a local retailer where I receive a hefty discount. I should be able to leave with them for roughly $175 as opposed to the retail $250. Is this a justifiable purchase? [more inside]
The internet is full of political science. How do I narrow it down?
What's a good way to organize my PhD application process? [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 5:26 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by lunasol at 5:26 PM PST - 19 comments
What did my dishwasher do?
I opened my dishwasher yesterday while it was off (not running and nothing in it), and there was a visible flash (about the size of a baseball?) near the front side by the door, and a sharp bang that seemed like it was a mini-ignition of some sort. No debris was left, and no smell lingered. I tried starting the dishwasher, and it seems to be fine. [more inside]
Parents: what alternatives do you have to time outs?
Parents of children in elementary school: what do you do when time outs don't work any more? [more inside]
Links to news pieces regarding animal attacks
News clips or articles or movies about animal attacks in urban or state/national parks... ? I'm trying to recall something that I barely have a memory of but which has been driving me nuts for a while now. Hell, I coulda dreamt the damn thing. I seem to recall the remains of someone found (in the USA I believe) in which police or park rangers or animal experts are interviewed and they are unable to identify the predator concretely (though they do take guesses). There may have been more than one victim and it may have happened in more than one incident. Links to any/all newscasts in this vein would be appreciated as I'll then hopefully find it by process of elimination or some of those clips might jog the memory further loose. Thanks!
Help me sublet a room in my home
Looking for help on becoming a good, legal, and happy subletter in Seattle. I recently bought my own home and am considering renting out the front-side bedroom. I'd like help knowing the right legal/tax steps to take, a good idea of price range, as well as precautions and things to avoid (extreme verbosity inside). [more inside]
posted by hincandenza at 5:12 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by hincandenza at 5:12 PM PST - 2 comments
Advice for Finding a Job Out of State, Where to Move
Now that I'm about to graduate in 6 months,where should I move to in the Southwestern U.S. and how might I find an IT job there? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 4:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by anonymous at 4:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Need help with equipment on a new tracheotomy
My father in law just had this trach implanted. I need some help finding a small tool to aid him in taking it in and out. [more inside]
Please Identify: "Doing Doing, Bing, Bing, Bing"
Can you identify the bass guitar sample used in this remix of Alphawezen's "Speed of Light"? It sounds like something by Radiohead but I can't seem to nail it down. Thanks!
Please help me find my ideal headphones.
Please help me find my ideal headphones. My price range is up to $200. [more inside]
posted by Kutsuwamushi at 3:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Kutsuwamushi at 3:53 PM PST - 16 comments
I want to get engaged, not proposaled.
My boyfriend and I (a woman) have been dating for less than a year. I want to propose marriage to him, but I want to do my due diligence first. What do I need to do, other than wait? In the same way that people say you should focus on the marriage, not the wedding, I want to focus on the engagement, not the proposal. [more inside]
The most technologically advanced drink-coaster?
I would like to etch interesting visible patterns into CD-R or CD-RW (or whatever disk media). Sort of like those old "spirograph" toy patterns. I would like to use a standard CD drive, etching a visible pattern with that laser. Is this even possible? How could it be possible? [more inside]
posted by garfy3 at 3:29 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by garfy3 at 3:29 PM PST - 13 comments
On a mac Is there a way to remap to create a new document from a list of choices rather then just the program focused on
Is there a way on a Mac to remap command n so that rather then create a new document inside the program Im focused in, I can choose from a preselected list to create a new document? [more inside]
How To Topics?
I have a technical writing background but haven't written a technical piece in a long time. Can you come up with some good topics for me to write about? I can't seem to think of anything. [more inside]
What's a good, lightweight bicycle that I can beat up on?
What's a good lightweight bicycle that I can beat up on? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie at 3:10 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Jimmie at 3:10 PM PST - 14 comments
Can I safely do alternative days of press-ups and pull-ups?
Can I safely do alternative days of press-ups and pull-ups? [more inside]
Mother-son wedding dance song
My fiance and I are getting married in late September, and we are having a dance. We have already chosen our first dance song ("Our Way to Fall" by Yo La Tengo and the father daughter dance song ("Blackbird" by the Beatles)....but we're blanking on the mother-son dance song. [more inside]
posted by quentiniii at 3:06 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by quentiniii at 3:06 PM PST - 9 comments
I Want My Hot Potatoes to Taste Like I Make 'Em
Hot Potatoes is great, enabling you to create various kinds of exercise for teaching websites. But it seems to be limited in terms of customization, and retains that ol' HP look. Can anyone out there recommend anything similar (free or not) with greater capabilities for adaptation to your own site's appearance?
How do I lose weight as a vegan without counting calories?
How do I lose weight as a vegan without counting calories? [more inside]
Climbing inside with a brillo pad is not an option
How do you get your butt *really* clean? [more inside]
Whose state of residence governs statutory rape prosecutions?
Are statutory rape prosecutions based on the state of residence of the accused, the state of residence of the victim, or where the sex occurred? [more inside]
Is "sucker" across my forehead?
Is this the "new scam"? I am looking at a new t.v., and they seem bent on selling me "calibration", to the tune $300+! [more inside]
posted by 6:1 at 2:46 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by 6:1 at 2:46 PM PST - 20 comments
Chkdsk error be gone!
Persistent CHKDSK error only appears when downloading with Chrome. [more inside]
More Gifts of the Magi?
My snarky teens could use some inspiration, ideally from literature. I'm a middle school teacher who works with students with various disabilities (physical, emotional, etc.) and beginning next year, we'll be doing a morning "read aloud" for the kids. [more inside]
posted by dzaz at 2:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by dzaz at 2:32 PM PST - 9 comments
Programming and Math.
I've started learning to program and I'm enjoying it well enough, but I'm not fantastic at math. Do I have a future as an employable programmer? [more inside]
Crappy insurance for crappy teeth!
Should I pay out-of-pocket to have my broken molar/filling looked at now, or wait for however long it takes to get an appointment through my asshole dental HMO? [more inside]
posted by kataclysm at 2:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by kataclysm at 2:02 PM PST - 14 comments
OS 4.0 = junk?
New apple iPhone OS doesn't sync with Google Calendar any more? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dfriedman at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
How would the Horta actually work?
"Silicon based life" is a perennial sci-fi trope - I guess because silicon and carbon share similar-ish valency properties. Has anyone actually tried to flesh out what a silicon chemistry complex enough to support protein analogues would look like? Or more broadly, has anyone proposed schemata for complex, self-replicating chemistries that differ substantially from those we know?
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 1:28 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 1:28 PM PST - 16 comments
What's your best nut-free cake recipe?
I'm my girlfriend's birthday in a couple weeks and my non-baking self is looking to bake a cake. What's your best nut-free cake recipe? [more inside]
posted by tuck_nroll at 1:27 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by tuck_nroll at 1:27 PM PST - 15 comments
Choosing a doctor
I believe I have some sort of mental illness. I'm not interested in self-diagnosis or diagnonsis via MeFi. I need help choosing a type of doctor. [more inside]
Looking for Open Source software to help collect data from people in the field via cell phone / sms or web
Looking for Open Source software to help collect data from people in the field via cell phone / web or sms [more inside]
dealing with mortgage debt from a deceased parent
Please help me figure out a way to help my parents with the enormous debt they've been saddled with after my grandparents' passing. Or at least some positive words about a light at the end of the tunnel. [more inside]
save me from shopping
Help my jeans fit without feeding me. Is it unreasonable to imagine that I can alter my jeans to fit me? [more inside]
posted by motsque at 1:12 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by motsque at 1:12 PM PST - 13 comments
Do photochromic/transitioning/Reactolite sunglasses still not work in cars?
Photochromic/transitioning/Reactolite sunglasses and driving. This thread from 2006 states that photochromic glasses don't work inside cars. Is this still the case?
Is there a program (preferably free) that would allow me to shrink a ton of JPEG pictures at once?
Is there a program (preferably free) that would allow me to shrink a ton of JPEG pictures at once? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket at 12:42 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by AZNsupermarket at 12:42 PM PST - 18 comments
I don't even know if I have a parachute, let alone what freaking color it is.
My job gives us a lot of flexibility as far as what our career path is, where we want to go, etc. The problem? I have no clue where to go, what I want to do, and am getting the sense that it is now being seen as detrimental to my job security at my current position, despite having received positive job performance reviews. When I ask for support or guidance in figuring out how my skillset would apply to new/existing jobs in the company, I'm told that I am responsible for my own professional growth and to figure it out. My question is -- is this really a case of my company being flexible, or is it helping to build a case to get rid of me? (i.e. "employee X does not show the entrpeneurial or innovative spirit we need for position X.") Is this the new way of saying "not a culture fit"? [more inside]
Collapse That Field!
Outlook->Access->Word Merge: A client asked me to help merge from Outlook to Word in order to be able to print out the contacts with Notes field. [more inside]
posted by geekyguy at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by geekyguy at 12:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Girl Genius or similar
My girlfriend is turning 32 on Saturday. The Girl Genius comic is almost the perfect present, but not quite. Please help me find an fun present. [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 12:14 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by zeek321 at 12:14 PM PST - 24 comments
How do I price and sell a signed, limited-edition vinyl toy?
How do I best sell a signed, limited-edition vinyl toy? And how do I figure out how to price it? [more inside]
Which universal adapter isn't a piece of crap?
I've got a trip coming up, and I need to find a good universal power adapter/converter. Reviews are hit or miss for pretty much every product online. Looking for some recommendations on products you've actually used and can vouch for. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by nitsuj at 12:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Have a sinking feeling we're still going to get screwed
Sleazy landlord withheld $6000 security deposit illegally, we won our small claims case and filed abstracts of judgment with the county recorder. We just found out one of their other properties is being sold at public auction July 2nd. We are filing a request of notice with the recorder today. What else do we need to do to ensure we are able to claim the money owed us from this sale? [more inside]
Headless Fred for Sheriff!
Should I talk to a graphic artist about restoring an old campaign poster, or a different kind of artist? [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 12:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Info on watching new season of Mad Men on Amazon Video-On-Demand through a Roku box?
Do you watch Mad Men through Amazon Video-On-Demand on a Roku Box? If so, I could use some info... [more inside]
posted by sharkfu at 12:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by sharkfu at 12:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Linguistics college class?
What should I expect from a college-level linguistics course? [more inside]
posted by reductiondesign at 11:46 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 11:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Places to live near Newark, DE
I'm moving soon to the Newark, DE region for a job, and I would like to know about the best places to live in the area. I don't know anything about the region; I don't even know if Newark itself is a fun place to live (is it?).
I currently live in Boston and would prefer a semi-urban environment to an urban one. I'm willing to commute a bit if necessary; for example, one idea is to live closer to Philly, but if I did that, would traffic be bad? I would be going the opposite direction of most commuters, I think.
posted by Frobenius Twist at 11:44 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Frobenius Twist at 11:44 AM PST - 18 comments
(Scalp) Blister in the Sun
Blistery sunburn on my scalp/hair part. What now? [more inside]
Client pays with PayPal, then disputes
Help me think through worst-case-scenario: consulting client pays via PayPal, then disputes the payment. [more inside]
Don't want to rewrite the book on runbook
Our company needs to create an application-level "runbook". We are an enterprise-level IT organization with no formalized documentation structure.
At the moment we are looking at building a custom runbook using SQL Server as a backend and Microsoft Access as a front-end, but the amount of time in doing this is immense. Is there a retail product that is set for us? [more inside]
Immigration Reform - What the left wants
(US based)
I think I have a good general idea of what the right is looking for in an immigration reform bill.
I am much less clear about what the ideal of an immigration reform bill would be from a left perspective. [more inside]
Comfortable office shoes?
Recommendations for inexpensive and comfortable men's office shoes? [more inside]
Let's all just relax.
A guy I've been seeing for seven weeks just told me he loved me. I do not feel the same way. [more inside]
posted by Tha Race Card at 10:47 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Tha Race Card at 10:47 AM PST - 25 comments
Is the fact that someone looks young legally enough reason to pull them over?
Is the fact that someone looks young legally enough reason to pull them over? [more inside]
posted by chris p at 10:45 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by chris p at 10:45 AM PST - 16 comments
Waterscreen
Looking for a water screen, Where as the water falls, it is chopped up into "pixels" and simple logos, graphics can be formed in the negative space where no water is. This is NOT the type where video is projected onto a waterfall or fogscreen. Has anybody seen this device? Need to rent for an event.
posted by pmaxwell at 10:33 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pmaxwell at 10:33 AM PST - 5 comments
Move from Upstate NY to Austin, TX?
I have the potential for a job in Austin, TX. I live in upstate NY. I have never been to Texas (other than a layover in Houston) and never lived outside of NY state. How different is the cost of living? Is the culture clash going to be overwhelming? Am I crazy to even consider this?
posted by tommasz at 10:14 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by tommasz at 10:14 AM PST - 39 comments
I want to leave my job...how do I finagle this?
I wanted to title this "give me permission to quit my job"...but I think I'm settled on that. Now what? Lots more inside. [more inside]
Another alternative to SharePoint
We're looking for an internal communication/file sharing solution for a long-term project, something that would have similar functionality to SharePoint but without the cost and (what I hear is) the hassle. [more inside]
Stylish, well-built athletic shoes: Do they exist?
I'm a 40 year-old dude who tries to maintain at least a modicum of style. If there's one thing I hate seeing among other guys my age, it's those big honkin' white athletic shoes with shorts or jeans. I have some grey Sauconys that are at least a bit less inconspicuous, but I don't run and I'd prefer something that would look good with a pair of dark-wash jeans or shorts (I'm in AZ). I do like to walk a lot so something that actually has some support and would stand up to moderate daily walks would be good. I also wear orthotics so a removable footbed is a plus. Converse are OUT due to poor support, as an example.
posted by mattholomew at 10:09 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by mattholomew at 10:09 AM PST - 26 comments
An iPad for my mother, the computer newbie?
My mom wants a simple computer for internet use, email and word processing, and she's interested in an iPad. The question: would this work? The problem: she's computer illiterate. (Related question: any good systems for teaching an older newbie about computers?) More details inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 10:06 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 10:06 AM PST - 33 comments
How do I learn basic electrical safety?
How do I learn basic electrical safety? [more inside]
posted by ollyolly at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ollyolly at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Know of a good auto-flushing toilet for the home?
Anyone know of a good automatic flushing toilet for the home for a reasonable price? My cats don't know how to flush. I am willing to use a sensor to retrofit but have read bad reviews of the only product I see and would rather buy a great toilet.
Thanks!
Does anyone know how I can get my hands on this bra?
I bought the best bra I've ever worn (Wonderbra 5126) in Montreal last year and would desperately love to have at least a few more. Apparently it is not available outside of Canada. I have not been able to find any online shops that sell it. Does anyone know how I can get my hands on one (or two)? Thanks. :)
posted by dancingfruitbat at 9:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by dancingfruitbat at 9:27 AM PST - 9 comments
How did people make predictions from animal entrails?
How did people make predictions from animal entrails? [more inside]
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 9:25 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 9:25 AM PST - 21 comments
Help me find a classy pill organizer.
Looking for a classy pill case/organizer. I take 4 different prescription pills daily, at various times, often at meals, and will be taking them indefinitely. I'm not concerned with hiding my taking of pharmaceuticals completely, but the methods I've tried so far (carrying the original bottles, putting all the pills into one container and digging out the right one, getting one of those 7-day plastic organizers) can be unwieldy and makes me feel like a "sick person" (and telegraphs this to others). My dream pill container would be like an old-school stainless steel cigarette case, but with dividers inside for the different pills. I'm looking for something I can pop open, grab a pill, toss the thing back in my bag, and look non-medicalized (and maybe even a little classy) while doing it.
posted by the jam at 9:24 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by the jam at 9:24 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I collect large payment online?
I'm looking for an online payment system to work with existing website/online inventory database. The catch: I'm selling some high dollar equipment. [more inside]
Can you recommend an exercise class for the terribly uncoordinated?
Can you recommend an exercise class for the terribly uncoordinated? [more inside]
A good place to get a haircut in or around Hell's Kitchen, NYC?
A good place to get a haircut in or around Hell's Kitchen, NYC? [more inside]
posted by Pontius Pilate at 9:14 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Pontius Pilate at 9:14 AM PST - 6 comments
Seasonal Amazing Disorder
Wintering in LA / Austin / other? I want to be a 27 year old snowbird! [more inside]
Latin for "and this too shall pass" please?
A passing acquaintance who knows I took Latin some years ago has asked me to translate something for him for a tattoo. I've found this online, and it jibes, more or less with what I remember, but its been years, and I'd love to pass this by someone before I'm an accessory to something permanent. I'm leaning towards one of the first two. What he wants is "And this too shall pass."
-“Et hoc transibit”
-“Hoc quoque transibit"
-“Hoc etiam transibit”
posted by korej at 9:06 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by korej at 9:06 AM PST - 13 comments
What can I use as valid ID while I have no valid ID?
I am temporarily without valid ID- what to do? [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 8:55 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 8:55 AM PST - 19 comments
1 + 1 + 1 = MS or MA?
I have a lot of grad school credits, I've done executive education at Ivy League institutions, and I have over a decade of work experience. Is there anywhere - accredited and reputable! - where I can combine this, add in a thesis/dissertation or some other contribution, and come out at the end with a Masters Degree?
My entire life is up in the air
I feel empty and unfulfilled in every major aspect of my life. Please help me see a way out. [more inside]
Use my router or Verizon's?
Getting FIOS installed right now. Should I use Verizon's router or my Airport Extreme? [more inside]
posted by digitalprimate at 8:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by digitalprimate at 8:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me figure out if my nutritionist is a quack
Does my nutritionist seem like a quack? How can I tell if there is really anything left to gain by seeing her? [more inside]
posted by tastybrains at 8:39 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by tastybrains at 8:39 AM PST - 17 comments
Help me to be a great birth support person!
My sister has asked me to be with her when she gives birth to her first baby this August - yay! I want to be as helpful as I can be, so I'm looking for advice and resources. [more inside]
Unsung Heros of the 70s/80s
Who are the unsung heroes of the 70s and 80s? i.e. recommend some good non-mainstream bands from then. [more inside]
Commuting-When is it worth it?
I’m considering applying for a job that would significantly lengthen my commute and want to know how to weigh the pros and cons and get some feedback about whether it is worth it. [more inside]
posted by mjcon at 8:09 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by mjcon at 8:09 AM PST - 29 comments
How do I get that first post-college job?
I just graduated college in May with an English degree and a 3.7 GPA. I am looking for my first job. I'm looking for tips on cover letters, resumes, letters of inquiry, and perhaps fields I've overlooked. I haven't even landed an interview in my hunt so far so I'm ready to ramp this up to get some results. Extra information about my experience, my fields of interest, etc. in the paragraphs to follow. [more inside]
MS Access: copy data?
I can't get my Access database to do what I thought I could.
Lots of details inside, again. [more inside]
posted by jeather at 7:46 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jeather at 7:46 AM PST - 5 comments
Why are the names and addresses of jurors read out loud in court?
Why do they announce the names and addresses of jurors after the verdict in a criminal case, rather than just allow people to get that information if they request it? [more inside]
posted by BibiRose at 7:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by BibiRose at 7:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Finder's fee vs back-end profits
Should someone who approaches investors and makes deals happen be treated the same as an investor? [more inside]
Where are cool places to have electricity in a house?
Building a house, we're meeting with the electrician tomorrow to talk about where to put outlets/wire runs. I'm looking for interesting places that we may want to put wiring. [more inside]
What's your favorite wedding favor?
What is the best wedding favor you ever received? [more inside]
posted by heatherly at 7:17 AM PST - 40 comments
posted by heatherly at 7:17 AM PST - 40 comments
Well-liked and user friendly e-commerce web hosting site?
Well-liked and user friendly e-commerce web hosting site? [more inside]
Help me preserve my shoes!
Love these new shoes, but wonder if I will ever be able to have their soles refinished once they wear out. [more inside]
Scared and alone
I’m in a pretty desperate situation at the moment and apart from going to the doctors and probably receiving medication and a referral to a counsellor (with a long waiting list), I have nowhere else to turn. [more inside]
Is my one acre meadow a fire hazard?
Do I really have to mow my one acre meadow to prevent fire hazards? [more inside]
Don't touch me!
Help me figure out how to start talking to my four year old son about what to do if he's in a dangerous situation. Not a "house on fire" danger, but a possible molestation/kidnapping/violence situation. [more inside]
posted by anastasiav at 7:02 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by anastasiav at 7:02 AM PST - 20 comments
I Want Fancy Feet, Please
Where can I get cheap espadrilles in Winnipeg? [more inside]
Sarcastic Fringehead - why?!
Sarcastic Fringehead - how did it get its name? [more inside]
Give me your poor and huddled masses.
I like to read accounts of urban poverty. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 6:49 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by reenum at 6:49 AM PST - 28 comments
Help me help my neurotic dog.
After 5 years of the same routine, my neurotic dog still has not adjusted. How do I teach her to be patient? [more inside]
posted by thejanna at 6:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by thejanna at 6:36 AM PST - 7 comments
A to the C
Please help me find an air conditioned café in Brooklyn. [more inside]
Shoutbox for PHPBB or other?
Looking for a forum chat mod that integrates with the database. Preferably one for PHPBB3.0.7-PL1, but willing to consider other forum software if the mod works well! [more inside]
Doctor Who style
Help me dress like Doctor Who! Not as a costume; I just really like his style... [more inside]
posted by polly grok it at 6:12 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by polly grok it at 6:12 AM PST - 10 comments
MMA & 2-year-olds
Watching MMA fighting is not appropriate for a 2-year-old, right? [more inside]
posted by glenngulia at 6:11 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by glenngulia at 6:11 AM PST - 23 comments
Shipping artwork 101
Things I should've been able to figure out by myself but can't Filter: How do I register and submit my artwork to a Canadian art show while living in the US? Help me figure out how to write and mail a check, mail my artwork, and pay whatever duty charge there might be. [more inside]
Help me turn my ugly sunroom into something less hideous!
i want to fix up the sunroom in my house and I need a little guidance, as this is beyond some of the other home repair stuff we've done. [more inside]
From Mac Mini to Macbook Pro: A very special edition of Special Snowflake
Advice needed about migrating from one Macintosh to another in slightly different situation [more inside]
could the Navy stop the oil leak?
I don't have a political dog in this fight, but why, at this point, isn't President Obama sending the Navy to go down and stop the oil leak in the Gulf? certainly they could do it..right?
Narrow indoor window sill shelving needed
I need some sort of interior window sill shelving for the winter as my succulent collection has grown a bit out of control. I've googled and I can find next to nothing perhaps because I can find the right terminology. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert at 2:32 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by srboisvert at 2:32 AM PST - 6 comments
Wordpress Notifications By Email
Wordpress - looking for options to notify subscribers of new posts by email. [more inside]
Manchester department store
Asking for a friend: I'm looking for a department store in Manchester, England where the customer looks through a (giant) catalogue in lieu of walking around the store and looking at the actual items. [more inside]
posted by anonymous78 at 12:38 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by anonymous78 at 12:38 AM PST - 8 comments
How easy is it for an American to find a menial job in Europe?
How easy is it for an American to find a menial job-at a bar, hostel, restaurant, Teaching ESL, etc- in Glasgow, Prague, Krakow, or Budapest?
How cheap is Glasgow? [more inside]
posted by pynchonesque at 12:15 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by pynchonesque at 12:15 AM PST - 32 comments
June 20
Oh Fred, it's up to my head!
Updating Mr. Rodgers for the grownups:
"What do you do with the mad that you feel?" [more inside]
posted by Cold Lurkey at 11:50 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Cold Lurkey at 11:50 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me shake the digital SLR camera body blues
About ten years ago, I was given a couple Pentax 35mm film SLR bodies, and some lenses, which I was happy with. Especially the SMC-M 50mm f/1.4 lens, with which I discovered bokeh and existing-light photography. But after a while, I got tired of having to store and process film, since I just put all the pictures into my computer anyway. So I got a *ist DS, since that was compatible with all my lenses. But my favorite prime lens has been turned into a zoom by the reduced sensor size. The closest equivalent I've found is the FA 31mm Limited, but that costs ~$1000 USD, and its not even f1.4, its f1.8. Given this issue, along with the fussiness of getting all the auto-exposure/focus stuff to work the way I want it to, and I'm really missing my film camera bodies. Or is there an alternative? [more inside]
posted by Hither at 10:03 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Hither at 10:03 PM PST - 16 comments
Desperately Seeking Sikanderi
What's a great job for a software engineer, if hours and location don't matter?
What's a great job for a software engineer or mathematician, if hours and location don't matter? [more inside]
Why does Google Maps for Blackberry attempt to "record media"?
Why does Google Maps for Blackberry try to "record media"? [more inside]
Can anyone tell me the generic status of a few drugs (aricept and namenda) in Canada?
Can anyone tell me the generic status of a few drugs (aricept and namenda) in Canada? [more inside]
posted by Ephilation at 9:36 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Ephilation at 9:36 PM PST - 1 comment
is it necessary and/or advisable to have a written contract between a subletter and a tenant in nyc?
should I worry about subletting a room in an apartment with no written agreement between me and the tenant on the lease? [more inside]
And now for some sound
[HT-filter] Finally making the great leap forward from an old CRT tv and a dvd player setup to full-blown home theatre. I'm thinking of importing an AV Receiver from the US to Australia - am i going to regret this? [more inside]
Search, cross-link references in PDF articles?
Perhaps this is just a fantasy, but is there any application or online tool that could search through the references of an article I have saved as a PDF, in order to check whether I have those cited articles in my larger PDF library? It would be perfect if it would highlight, link, or somehow display cross-referenced relationships between all my articles. I am already familiar with many referencing/PDF organization software such as Papers (Mekentosj), Sente, and Devonthink. I suppose what I have in mind is a similar tool, but with the additional power of something like ISI Indexes. I have a fairly large library (about 300 references that I'm actively using, and more than 2000 total) and I'm just trying to get some "big-picture" grasp of how all these sources relate to one another.
Help me get some art.
I want to fill my living space with art. Looking for: oversized posters and prints with high quality and reasonable cost, original work by fringe/unknown artists, and objects that could be hung like art (tapestries, quilts, etc.). [more inside]
posted by jsturgill at 8:38 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by jsturgill at 8:38 PM PST - 16 comments
Sources for Spanish-language pulp & comics?
Where can I find science fiction and horror novels or novellas, comic books, etc. aimed at a Spanish-speaking young-adult audience? (online vendors, sources preferred) [more inside]
What is interesting about cleaning?
Calling everyone who gets easily bored. How do you clean your house? How do you cook? [more inside]
posted by salvia at 8:12 PM PST - 52 comments
posted by salvia at 8:12 PM PST - 52 comments
Wanna go see a movie? My wife's out with her boyfriend tonight.
Can you tell us about living openly as non-monogamous and polyamorous? [more inside]
Looking for music recommendations
Is my therapist nuts?
Is my therapist nuts or am I over reacting? Her recent book recommendation, "Many Lives, Many Masters" by Brian Weiss [more inside]
posted by meta x zen at 7:19 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by meta x zen at 7:19 PM PST - 27 comments
Typical Elementary School Curriculum From the 1960s
Where can I find an example of an American public elementary school curriculum from the early-to-mid 1960s? I'm particularly interested in the fourth and fifth grades -- what books did they read, what kind of math and science was typically taught, etc.
How to get from the midwest to NYC with Stuff?
Transportation options: one-way travel from Detroit to New York. Complication: wedding gifts. [more inside]
Does C4 smell like Almonds?
On "Lie To Me" this past week (possible spoiler alert) one of the characters notices the smell of Almonds while walking up to a building that was rigged to explode with C4. Now I was wondering: does C4 actually smell like Almonds? Or is this just one of those weird Hollywood myths. This seems like a bad property for something used to blow people up (they would smell the almonds and run away).
posted by selenized at 6:54 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by selenized at 6:54 PM PST - 11 comments
Ideal tree to plant?
Can you help us choose a tree to plant (specs inside)? [more inside]
posted by Sissinghurst at 6:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Sissinghurst at 6:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me stop this car alarm and get some sleep!
Details: I live in a very industrial part of Brooklyn - so not many neighbors around. This guy that lives in the building next to ours has a tricked-out car with an alarm that goes off EVERY HOUR OR SO (it has an automatic shut-off after about a minute). He's usually home and parked from midnight to 11AM - so basically we get woken up EVERY HOUR OR SO. We've left notes, called 311, talked to him (he's SHOCKINGLY non-responsive and doesn't give a shit), and thrown eggs (which seems to have just made him more angry and confrontational, rather than get him to park elsewhere). None of this seems to have any affect. I am a light sleeper anyway so earplugs and white noise don't work.
What I would like to know is if anyone in NYC has ever had any success in stopping this sort of douche. Have you ever gotten police to do anything? Does 311 work? Any other non-violent suggestions?
Ecotune Duet Power Consumption?
Has anyone done a Killawatt (or similar) analysis of an EcoTune Duet sound machine? I am trying to find average running costs for this. Our current white noise machine of choice is a fan that runs at 38 watts. I've priced the rotary fan motor-based Marpac Sleepmate but at 13 watts max volume by Killawatt there just isn't enough delta between this and an actual fan.
posted by meehawl at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by meehawl at 6:01 PM PST - 3 comments
Why won't my Asus 900 download?
Why won't my Asus 900 download anything? Or, what should I be doing differently? [more inside]
posted by Prairie at 5:52 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Prairie at 5:52 PM PST - 12 comments
I want to ooh and ahh at pictures all day
I'm looking for good photography blogs. Not *about* photography, but actual photographs. [more inside]
posted by mreleganza at 5:16 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by mreleganza at 5:16 PM PST - 17 comments
Can I see vehicle wakes?
I think I can sometimes see the wakes behind cars. Am I deluding myself, or can one occasionally see the turbulence behind a vehicle? [more inside]
posted by scruss at 5:11 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by scruss at 5:11 PM PST - 13 comments
Places to stay in Lima
Where should I stay in Lima for one night (two weeks from now)? [more inside]
posted by nat at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by nat at 4:45 PM PST - 8 comments
How do bike thieves steal bikes?
Was someone tagging my bike for theft later? [more inside]
posted by Michael Pemulis at 4:05 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Michael Pemulis at 4:05 PM PST - 12 comments
Make me paranoid
Why should I be concerned about privacy? [more inside]
How to best establish prenatal paternity?
I am embroiled in a paternity conundrum. Several questions enclosed. [more inside]
I need more smitten in my kitchen.
Could you please suggest some new food blogs to me in the vein of Smitten Kitchen? [more inside]
posted by kthxbi at 3:59 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by kthxbi at 3:59 PM PST - 46 comments
What's the deal with cloth diapers?
Lots of questions about cloth diapers from a first-time parent. Please speak slowly and use small words! [more inside]
Is colored newspaper ink more toxic than black?
Is it ok to use newspaper with colored ink to light charcoal in a chimney-style fire starter? Will the fumes or particulates be any worse than those from black ink pages? [more inside]
Can I use server side includes in a Movable Type post?
Anybody know how to use server side includes in a Movable Type post? In other words, inside a specific entry rather than a template. [more inside]
Pubs? Parks? Pierogis? What to do in Greenpoint, Brooklyn?
Pubs? Parks? Pierogis? What to do in Greenpoint, Brooklyn? [more inside]
Welcome to the machine.
Music ID needed. Downtempo/chillout song; female vocalist; single vocal line repeated. Video features said female vocalist (or a stand-in) sitting at a piano/harpsichord from which a gigantic machine emerges. I know it well, I just can't remember it right now and its driving me bonkers. Thank you.
Help me buy a gift in Melbourne over the internet
Melbourne MeFites – help me find a gift I can buy online for a Melbourne-dwelling friend. [more inside]
posted by penguin pie at 2:17 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by penguin pie at 2:17 PM PST - 14 comments
Au Canada
Would having a naturalized Canadian sibling make it easier for an American citizen to become a permanent resident of Canada? [more inside]
My employer is a disaster, which makes bailing hard. What do I do?
My employer, a small web design and software business, is hovering on the edge of insolvency and is also dangerously incompetent in a few other ways. What do I do? [more inside]
Help me choose between a breast lift and implants, please
I'm deciding between getting a breast lift (mastoplexy) and implants, and would appreciate advice. [more inside]
Canadian "firsts" in university
UK university terminology in 1940s Canadian university - what would a "first" have been? [more inside]
Overlooked gems on AppStore?
I remember a blog that highlighted overlooked gems on the AppStore. There was a focus on being particularly beautiful or unique. Does anyone remember it?
posted by jragon at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jragon at 1:34 PM PST - 4 comments
Decent chain restaurants?
[UK only] What equivalents are there to Pizza Express and Wagamama for different food types? i.e. ubiquitous, reasonably priced, appeals to all ages, and specialises in one sort of food.
How can I watch all episodes of Lost: Season 6 online legally and free/cheap?
How can I watch all episodes of Lost: Season 6 online legally and free/cheap? [more inside]
Special-k Sr. has gone mac
I just converted by parents to mac users. What can I do to make the transition/experience more enjoyable? [more inside]
OneLessDesk-like desk... for less?
I really love the look and idea of OneLessDesk but the price ($750 with shipping) kills it. Anyone have any recommendations on similar desk ideas?
Who is the 3rd man in this Photo?
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, and... Who is the 3rd man in this photo? [more inside]
posted by Flood at 10:52 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Flood at 10:52 AM PST - 3 comments
Tattoo identification help
I need help finding a picture of a tattoo I saw several years ago. It was particularly badass in a slightly nerdy way, and I want to get something similar. Can you help me find the picture I saw so that I can have something to show the artist? [more inside]
posted by arco at 10:34 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by arco at 10:34 AM PST - 19 comments
Help hide my ugly printers!
I'm looking for a wall-mountable cabinet-type piece of furniture to house my two printers. [more inside]
I need to get back to killing bad guys ASAP.
I recently started playing World of Warcraft and I'm getting awful FPS performance on my year-old HP TouchSmart, particularly in the Outlands and in dungeons. I need either to fix this or get a new computer STAT. Help! [more inside]
Anyone know a way to sync Outlook 2007 Tasks with the Droid?
Is there a way to sync Outlook 2007 Tasks with my Motorola Droid? [more inside]
Online Chess for Children?
Is there somewhere online that a ten year-old can play chess against other people? [more inside]
Strategy for maximizing tax benefit on new vehicle.
I am about to put a new-to-me truck on the road for my business. Is there more benefit to claiming a lower purchase price (to reduce immediate sales tax) or to paying the tax now and deducting the full amount from my income? [more inside]
It's a big snake, right?
I know next-to-nothing about computers. Or programming. I want to learn Python! [more inside]
posted by hepta at 8:16 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by hepta at 8:16 AM PST - 29 comments
Dogs and public parks
I was just called an A-hole for letting my dog pee on a bush in a public park. Is this a typical reaction? [more inside]
posted by deadweightloss at 8:06 AM PST - 57 comments
posted by deadweightloss at 8:06 AM PST - 57 comments
What are the best punk books and documentaries on the history of punk music?
What are some fantastic books and documentaries on the history of punk music? Basically, the type of music in this thread with an emphasis on Dead Kennedys, Misfits, Fugazi, and Bad Brains. I already have Rip It Up And Start Again, Our Band Could Be Your Life, Get In The Van, and Instrument.
posted by yaymukund at 7:05 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by yaymukund at 7:05 AM PST - 23 comments
Does he?
Dating advice for someone who hasn't really dated. *long winded, sorry* [more inside]
Would quitting my job help more than hurt
I'm thinking about quitting my job, not because I hate it (in fact I love what I'm doing). I would quit to take time to rest and recover.
The questions: Are the consequences worth it, or should I treat this as an impulsive escape fantasy?
Tried this yourself? Did you have the positive outcomes you had hoped for? Any suggestions or insight? [more inside]
Which of these travel expenses should pay myself?
Help me decide which of these travel expenses are mine and which my organization should pay. [more inside]
posted by Fiery Jack at 6:26 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Fiery Jack at 6:26 AM PST - 14 comments
Hotmail Password Recovery.
Please help my wife! She is locked out of Hotmail but is mysteriously still able send and receive from the account on her Blackberry. [more inside]
posted by gergtreble at 5:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gergtreble at 5:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me make a public domain stream sound better
(freeradiofilter)- As a gesture of goodwill towards humanity, I rip the stream off of a public radio station's stream, and archive the shows, with the station managers blessing. But the Internet Archive doesn't like me.... [more inside]
Seeking a long-lost & probably far more mediocre than I remember it story
I'm looking for a book I read a long time ago. It was set in some hilly country, quite cold, somewhere like Iceland. A boy working on his farm developed some sort of need for a quest (but I have no idea what this actually was). He had a 'typically' Viking name, and there was a girl involved, physical but seeming quite ethereal. Possibly they were somehow married (though they were—I don't know, but less than twelve, so when I say 'married' I mean one of those close friendships characters in children's books have with destined soulmates). Things I seem to remember but may be mixing up with other books: a sword, longships arriving (the settlers were Viking too).
There were gods around, because Loki was quite prominently featured in the story while the boy was questing alone. I think this quest had a fairly pathetic basis, and that's one of the things that made the story interesting. [more inside]
How do great writers create stories?
How do great writers create stories? [more inside]
iphone trouble
Can't transfer iphone apps from phone to computer. [more inside]
Who took this great photograph?
Do you have the book, "The Other End of the Leash (Why We Do What We Do Around Dogs)" by Patricia McConnell? Can you look in or on your book and see if there is a photo credit for the cover photograph? [more inside]
posted by taz at 3:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by taz at 3:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Cheap English seaside town wanted, funkiess a plus
Leaving London: tell us about Southeastern English coastal towns … [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 2:25 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Mutant at 2:25 AM PST - 18 comments
Explain the baptismal ceremony to a non-believer who will be attending?
What can I, as an agnostic, expect from attending a baptism of two friends' baby during Sunday Mass? I want to celebrate with them but I know there are limitations due to my non-belief. [more inside]
posted by librarylis at 2:13 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by librarylis at 2:13 AM PST - 35 comments
How to react to only probable guilt-tripping?
How to react to possible, but not sure, guilt-tripping? [more inside]
posted by Triton at 1:06 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Triton at 1:06 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me get Netflix Instant Streaming Working in Internet Explorer
Netflix Instant Streaming and Internet Explorer not working. Long post inside. [more inside]
June 19
Importing an old Itunes library without affecting my current playlists?
Yet another Itunes Library question! I started a new Itunes library on a new Macbook Pro because my old Mac died. I finally got around to moving all the old Mac's mp3s into the new library, and I would now like to import the old library file (leaving my current playlists intact) to recreate the old Mac's playlists. I did this once before, so I know it can be done, but I can't remember how or find the instructions I used. Thanks!
Wonky DVD player, basic TV recording needs, and a low budget.
Please help us decide: our home video arrangement is very old-tech and simple, with cable feeding a VCR/DVD combo, then into an older CRT TV. My wife programs the VCR to tape TV shows for single viewing, ala TiVo. The DVD player has been very temperamental for a couple of years, basically worthless by now. We have less than $100 to spend. [more inside]
Sell new iPhone 4, use old 3G?
Is there anything preventing me from getting a new iPhone 4 from AT&T/US, selling it, and then using an iPhone 3G on the account in its place (by swapping out the sim)? What could I get for it? Would it be locked?
Digital camera to use while kayaking?
Oh, sure, it's the sewage farm, not the beans you had for dinner
How airtight is the average (early 00's) car?
And what ventilation settings (a/c on, off, recirc. on/off) would best reduce the ingress of external air/stinky odor? [more inside]
Personal training without the huge costs.
How do you become your own personal trainer using books or the internets? [more inside]
posted by treehorn+bunny at 8:18 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by treehorn+bunny at 8:18 PM PST - 28 comments
iTunes U on devices?
Why won't iTunes U items show up on iPod/iPad? [more inside]
posted by yclipse at 8:14 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by yclipse at 8:14 PM PST - 3 comments
Excel 2003 ... is an update making this product non-functional?
Why doesn't excel 2003 work on my computer anymore? [more inside]
Where can I get this specific Bollywood movie poster? Online or in NYC?
I saw this poster on the wall at Kati Roll, but I haven't been able to find it for sale anywhere online.
Any ideas as to where I can buy a full-size copy, either online or in NYC?
posted by frankdrebin at 7:11 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by frankdrebin at 7:11 PM PST - 12 comments
Where to watch the World Cup in KL?
[Travel filter] Will be Kuala Lumpur for a 3 day stopover next Saturday. Atmospheric places to watch the World Cup, please? [more inside]
posted by man down under at 7:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by man down under at 7:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Where to find Disney/Drunk T Shirt
(Possible CA filter) Help me find this T-shirt! It has the word "Drunk" on the front but it is written in the Disney font/type face...so it looks like it says Disney at first glance. Thanks! [more inside]
posted by hollygirl at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by hollygirl at 6:48 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I promote my Unique Holistic Practice?
How do I promote my Unique Holistic Practice? [more inside]
Shiny happy people speak out
Sometimes it feels like everyone on MeFi is depressed, including me. I'd like to hear from the happy ones. [more inside]
posted by scuza at 6:07 PM PST - 96 comments
posted by scuza at 6:07 PM PST - 96 comments
What to do in Accra, Ghana for 24 hours?
I have a 24 hour layover in Accra, Ghana in July. Thoughts on hotels, restaurants, things to do? [more inside]
posted by dbbaily at 6:06 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by dbbaily at 6:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Where are these dragon-fin-esque hills?
Shot-in-the-dark-filter: On a recent flight going from L.A. to Denver, I noticed a very unusual landform, but I can't find it anywhere on google earth. Specifics within. [more inside]
posted by bjork24 at 5:59 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by bjork24 at 5:59 PM PST - 17 comments
Best NYC park location with free & reliable wifi?
Looking to take my laptop and work inside a park somewhere in Manhattan. Ideally, should be inside the park, but anything right next to it works too. Since those are the closest to me, any locations in Thompson or Union Square parks will be the best. Thanks!
posted by zavulon at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by zavulon at 5:21 PM PST - 6 comments
How to own up to the past and be a good travel companion at the same time?
How to be mellow while traveling together with a friend I used to be very close to in college (but didn't date) and who I haven't seen for a long time? [more inside]
posted by wallawallasweet at 4:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by wallawallasweet at 4:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Is sugar-free gum the way to go?
What's the best way to clean your teeth when you can't brush? [more inside]
posted by Ryogen at 4:40 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Ryogen at 4:40 PM PST - 28 comments
What can a BSc of Physics do for a living, other than flipping burgers?
Finishing a BSc in physics. What are my job prospects? Do I need to study some more? [more inside]
posted by ye#ara at 4:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ye#ara at 4:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Where do we start?
My friend and I want to take a weekend trip to Colorado to escape the heat (not our husbands--no seriously) and have a fun, relaxing girls' weekend. We think the mountains of Colorado might be nice, but neither of us has ever been there so we have no clue where to start. Any suggestions as to which town might be best? Great hotel recommendations? Help! [more inside]
fake this telegram
Quotations about Advice and the Dead
What are some good quotations involving the phrase "the dead" or the word "advice?" [more inside]
my book opinions, let me show you them...everywhere
LibraryThing, Shelfari, Goodreads, BookJetty, Amazon, even Facebook....am I missing any? I'm just beginning to dip my toes into book reviewing, and exploring the features of these various sites to see which might work best for me.
What I'd like to know is, is there a web service (a la Twitterfeed or somesuch) that allows one to post a book review to all of these places at once? Because that would be handy.
Lost girl, lost doggy.
How can I teach my dog to play with me or by herself now that her buddy is gone? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp at 3:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by CwgrlUp at 3:51 PM PST - 11 comments
Fix This Floor
Hardwood floor refinisher recommendation in DC? [more inside]
It's NERF or Nothin'!
I want to give my boyfriend a throwback to his childhood for his birthday. Any cool toys you can think of that would make it the perfect day? [more inside]
Can cats learn pointing?
We want our cats to understand pointing. Has anyone ever taught their cat to look where you indicate, instead of sniffing your finger? If so, how?
posted by ovvl at 2:15 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by ovvl at 2:15 PM PST - 35 comments
Thank-you gift for complicated cat-sitting arrangement
Complicated cat-sitting situation: What's an appropriate way to say thank you to my cat-sitter, who is also my landlady? [more inside]
Advice on tiling over butcher block?
Should we lay a tile border around our sink so we don't ruin our new birch countertops? If so, what do you wish you had known about tiling before undertaking your first project? [more inside]
posted by joshuaconner at 1:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by joshuaconner at 1:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Give me the Dickens
Saucy novel recommendations, please! I really liked Perfume, Les Liaisons Dangereuses and The Crimson Petal and the White. What are some other wry/dirty/dark period novels? [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:45 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 12:45 PM PST - 29 comments
Breaking the cycle of crass Iphone consumerism
My son likes WarioWare DIY for his Nintendo DS--it lets you make little microgames and share them online. Are there any games for the Iphone that let you create levels or make little microgames? [more inside]
Underground Oslo?
Underground Oslo? Where do all the weirdos in Oslo hang out? What are the good punk/metal/jazz/whatever venues? Any social centers/autonomous spaces? ETC! [more inside]
posted by beerbajay at 12:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by beerbajay at 12:24 PM PST - 3 comments
OMG, WTF, Wow.
WTF Mystery Photo
I bought this photo at a yard sale today. The woman who sold it to me had no idea who the people in it are. She said she'd had the photo since 1960. It's clearly a lot older than that. What, if anything, can you tell me about it?
A nice haircut without four hours of begging
I live in London and I'm sick of my hair looking like a mess. Complication: I'm a girl, but I don't want a girl's haircut. At all. I just want a nice, smart gentleman's haircut with no stress and no questions asked. [more inside]
Save my perineum!
How can I pick a good, safe bicycle saddle for men that doesn't cost too much? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 9:43 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 9:43 AM PST - 11 comments
Driver's car on the cheap?
Car-nut filter: Driver's car for $5,000 or less- what should I look for? [more inside]
posted by Giggilituffin at 9:43 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Giggilituffin at 9:43 AM PST - 18 comments
What are the privacy issues for a work and personal smartphone all in one?
My work will reimburse me for the purchase of a smartphone plus $40 per month for service. If I use the smartphone for work email, personal email, personal web surfing, and personal phone calls, how private are my personal communications and activities? [more inside]
What processes have you used to analyse your life?
What processes have you used to analyse your life? [more inside]
The book, I remember everything; not its name.
In search of a book, whose details I can little remember. The title was, I think, at most two words. It was about a human-esque tribe who live on the face of a wall. [more inside]
posted by Smoosh Faced Lion at 8:51 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Smoosh Faced Lion at 8:51 AM PST - 5 comments
Being the other woman really sucks
Please provide advice and guidance on how to recover from being the other woman - [more inside]
please help me fix a php sign in form?
how can I fix a php sign in broken after an upgrade to PHP 5.x? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram at 8:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by canine epigram at 8:34 AM PST - 7 comments
Road trip to Long Island, Hamptons, North Fork
I'm going on a two-day road trip through Long Island, Hamptons, North Fork with my parents. Help me find stuff to do! [more inside]
posted by falameufilho at 8:17 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by falameufilho at 8:17 AM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find large white plastic bags?
Our neighborhood recycling program requires that I put plastics and aluminum in white plastic bags. Locally I can only find 13 gallon bags in white, while I can find 33 gallon in black. Any suggestions for a reliable place to order large white bags online?
posted by beowulf573 at 8:10 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by beowulf573 at 8:10 AM PST - 7 comments
Freezer pipe burst solution?
I think I've managed to puncture the piping on the freezer section of my fridge. [more inside]
posted by panboi at 7:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by panboi at 7:56 AM PST - 9 comments
Dog-pee marinated hardwood floors
Dog urine-soaked hardwood floors - is it a big deal? [more inside]
Karaoke Night!
I am taking my friends to karaoke but I need song recommendation! (age group: 25~32) [more inside]
Ok with being Mr. Right Now only?
How to you broach the idea of an open relationship, or do you need to bring it up at all in the early stages? [more inside]
Couples Therapy in NYC?
Couples Therapy for young couple in NYC? [more inside]
Networking when you just want a &%!#^*@ job
Okay, so I didn't "dig my well before getting thirsty." Now what? (Vent Warning) [more inside]
Arkestra!
If I like Rahsaan Roland Kirk's Rip Rag and Panic, what Sun Ra album will I like? [more inside]
posted by spicynuts at 6:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by spicynuts at 6:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Bike Shifting Oddity
My bike won't upshift to the large ring in the front when I am on it, but it works fine when it is turned upside down. What gives? [more inside]
posted by zackola at 6:36 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by zackola at 6:36 AM PST - 22 comments
Help me find some fictional bears
I'm writing an absurd little story, and I need examples of bears that appear in literature. It can be full characters such as Winnie the Pooh and Baloo, but ideally they would be secondary beings like the bear in A Winter's Tale or the bear in William Faulkner's The Bear. [more inside]
posted by Omon Ra at 6:30 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by Omon Ra at 6:30 AM PST - 36 comments
When I take stock, I realize I'm nothing
I feel out of place when I'm where I have to be. Help me feel less worse and get a grip on reality. [more inside]
Your wife is how old? And you want me to do what?
What do I do about a guy who has offered to let me have sex with his underage "wife"? [more inside]
From 0 to Android App in …
I want an Android app that makes, edits, and manages lists, and haven't been able to find what I'm looking for. Say I want to write my own program. Say also that I don't have any programming experience, and no programming knowledge beyond the basic concepts. What sort of steps would I have to take and what sort of timeline would I be looking at before I produce something useable? [more inside]
making your own instrument
I'm looking for someone to help build a musical instrument in the DC area. I want to turn vintage organ pedals into an analog bass (no MIDI) and we will most likely have to make a circuit board. Where can i find people that have this knowledge? I can't even think of where to start.
posted by hiddenknives at 2:39 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by hiddenknives at 2:39 AM PST - 11 comments
Who can fix my knitting (well, seaming) mistake?
[NYC filter] I accidentally sewed two pieces of a sweater together incorrectly. I can't undo it because of my skill level and physical problems. Help me find someone in NYC who will take out the seam for me without destroying the knit pieces? [more inside]
June 18
How do I get started in technical illustration and animation?
I've always admired great technical illustration, such as in a good Physics or Mathematics textbook. I'm jealous of illustrators that can also do animation, such as in this Google Docs promo video (just a recent example, not necessarily a pinnacle). But I have next to no illustration experience myself, and have always been intimidated by programs like Adobe Illustrator. Is technical illustration and animation accessible to the new adult hobbyist, and is it feasible to cultivate visual artistic ability in adulthood given a lack of previous experience? Are classes useful for this, or a waste of time? [more inside]
posted by dan_of_brainlog at 11:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dan_of_brainlog at 11:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Happy Father's Day! Here's a meaningful quote from Mario Cuomo
Looking for a short inscription for a Father's Day card. The father in question likes literature, me, and not much else. [more inside]
I went to a party Mom...
Does anyone know the origin of the "I went to a party, Mom" anti-drunk-driving poem or, failing that, the earliest it appeared? [more inside]
posted by daninnj at 10:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by daninnj at 10:12 PM PST - 7 comments
Make my next Mac fast!
Why is my MacBook Pro so laggy, and how can I keep my new MacBook Pro from being the same way? [more inside]
I need help with what to do at the gym!
Can you help me find a simple weightlifting program to help me get in shape? [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow at 9:20 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by naplesyellow at 9:20 PM PST - 16 comments
Delicious recipes for dried porcini mushrooms wanted.
Vegetarian recipe filter: I have 17 oz of dried porcini mushroom pieces in my freezer. All I can think of to do with them is soup and risotto. I'd love some more ideas or recipes. [more inside]
Whatever happened to house calls?
Gross Filter: How do I get myself to the doctor when I'm too sick to leave the bathroom for more than 5 minutes? [more inside]
posted by ohyouknow at 8:50 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by ohyouknow at 8:50 PM PST - 36 comments
Help my HTPC be less lazy
Help me figure out how to stop my HTPC from going into standby/sleep when I switch the HDMI source on my AVR away from my HTPC. [more inside]
exposing a rehab scam
My friend's family is being scammed by interventionists. On the one hand, he's a drunk. On the other hand, they are using bait and switch tactics to drain his family dry trying to "cure" him. I think they need to be exposed. [more inside]
posted by Jimmy Havok at 8:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Jimmy Havok at 8:26 PM PST - 8 comments
What's a really good, non-fiction book about a city?
BookRecommendationFilter: Where can I find another book like Maximum City by Suketu Mehta? [more inside]
posted by iktomi at 8:05 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by iktomi at 8:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Name of a movie about a rogue (blue?) elephant?
Looking for the name of a movie that I have distant memories of from when I was kid, say about 35 years ago.
There was a rampaging elephant that was a constant in the movie until the climatic scene at the end of the movie where someone, with the elephant bearing down on him, finds a rifle buried in the ground that he digs out and uses to kill said elephant.
Also, if I remember correctly, the elephant was blue [more inside]
Help me be nicer to myself.
How can I be more confident, truly accept compliments, and stop obsessing about my appearance? [more inside]
Help me finally figure out what book this is!
BookFilter: YA book where a girl contracts meningitis (???) and ends up going deaf. [more inside]
posted by Heretical at 7:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Heretical at 7:50 PM PST - 4 comments
Xpandora's box
What are some of the stranger, crazier, or more innovative or off-beat Xbox 360 games? [more inside]
Stats on property crime?
Does the government report successful bank robberies? Accounting frauds? Counterfeit schemes? If it does report them, where? [more inside]
Entertain me in lower Manhattan!
I'll be in NYC for a couple of days for a conference, and will be free on Sunday and Monday evenings, starting at about 6 pm. I'm looking for suggestions of stuff to do in the evenings in lower Manhattan (I'm staying at the Downtown Marriott if that helps). So I'd love your suggestions for fun places to eat dinner, have drinks, enjoy dessert, or just stroll around at night for sightseeing or people-watching.
I've already checked out these three questions on Ask MeFi, so if there's stuff in there that you think is worth checking out (or should be avoided), let me know.
Thanks, NYC MeFites!
I'm 99% sure it wasn't Benjamin Franklin.
What is the true origin of the quote, "If you get in the end-zone, act like you've been there before." [more inside]
How Do I Tactfully Manage Emotional Writers
I'm responsible for all the documentation at my workplace. I receive a few documents per day, and invariably they're somewhat badly written. So part of my process is that I edit them and clean them up before I post them on our intranet. Most folks like that I do this, but there are some who take it personally and consider the document to be "theirs" - because they wrote it. However, the document is really for other people, and if it's difficult for others to understand, or there are steps missing, or at worst it causes confusion, then it is not a good document and requires modification. How do I tactfully manage this? [more inside]
What are some hierarchical terms for academics or researchers?
What are some hierarchical terms for academics or researchers? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Gunn at 6:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mr. Gunn at 6:37 PM PST - 6 comments
How to fake time travel to get a girl to marry you.
I'm looking for a particular blog post from the past. I have no idea where I saw it, or how I found it, but it involved something along the lines of pretending to be a time traveller to convince a girl to marry you by impersonating her "husband from the future." Any ideas?
posted by jpcody at 6:28 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jpcody at 6:28 PM PST - 6 comments
I have a buzz, and its the bad kind.
Yesterday, I bought a new Fender Squire Affinity Stratocaster (not the Fat Strat). Tonight, I noticed that the guitar has a noticeable buzz anytime there are less than two pickups on. So, when I have the front and middle or middle and bridge pickups activated, everything is fine. However, if I switch to the front, middle, or bridge pickup by itself, the buzz is there. [more inside]
posted by 4ster at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by 4ster at 6:27 PM PST - 9 comments
HDTV+Blu Ray=strange quality
Just purchased Samsung 1080P and Blu Ray system for a friend's birthday, but what's up with the picture quality? It turns familiar movies into what I can only describe as hi-res videos. All the "atmosphere" has been sucked out. I'm familiar with my 720P and standard DVD and it seems to be more "film" like. I've done all the adjustments that Sumsung offers, e.g. reduce contrast...still no good. Do I just get used to it?
posted by donp17 at 6:04 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by donp17 at 6:04 PM PST - 11 comments
Law school and grad school - how bad are they really?
Philosophy major considering grad school or law school--or both. Am I insane? [more inside]
posted by resiny at 5:58 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by resiny at 5:58 PM PST - 18 comments
Las Vegas Tailor
LasVegasFilter: I am looking for a reasonably priced and talented tailor... dress shirts mostly. [more inside]
posted by yoyoceramic at 4:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by yoyoceramic at 4:23 PM PST - 2 comments
UTI + International Beer Fest: Yay or Nay?
I'm 99% sure I've got a UTI (had one before, have all the same symptoms now), but I can't see my doctor until Monday. I'm not on antibiotics. Is it a horrible idea for me to drink copious amounts of beer tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by pecanpies at 3:56 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by pecanpies at 3:56 PM PST - 26 comments
Convert PDFs to grayscale?
Help me convert PDF files that should be grayscale, but are actually in color. [more inside]
posted by xedrik at 3:34 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by xedrik at 3:34 PM PST - 7 comments
Explanation for Excessive Earwax?
Excessive earwax in one ear, following mysterious pain days previous. [more inside]
I'm hungry and I can't wake up!
How long is too long for a breastfed baby to sleep at night? [more inside]
Reconstructive urology in NYC?
Can anyone recommend a good (and not exclusively pediatric -- this is for an adult) reconstructive urologist who practices in Manhattan? [more inside]
Please help me be nicer to people
I get snappy with certain work colleagues, sometimes to the point of being downright rude, and this upsets people. I usually apologise and we move on, but it's gotten to the point that it's starting to impact on my working relationships, and I want to stop. It's unprofessional, not nice for anyone involved, and bad for the project.
I need to find ways of managing my stress better and not letting it manifest itself in cutting comments or disparaging remarks or general rudeness. Please help!!! [more inside]
posted by finding.perdita at 2:14 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by finding.perdita at 2:14 PM PST - 20 comments
Berber-Fu
Moved into a new house with light carpet everywhere. I need to become a friggin Jedi master at cleaning up stains. Hope me. [more inside]
.msi installer troubles
[WindowsFilter] By mistake, when I ran an .msi installer, I selected "Install for All Users" with a user that didn't have enough privileges.
I don't need to install that application for all users, so I ran the installer again, but I don't get asked by the installer if I want to install it for the current user or all of them. It seems to remember my previous (and wrong) choice.
Is there a way to force the installer to install it for only the current user?
What should we (tech startup guys) do when visiting/scouting San Francisco for two weeks in August?
A coworker and I will be in SF from August 17-29th to meet people, look around, and in general get a feel for the area. What should we do? [more inside]
I'm cool, now I need hot.
I've developed what I consider to be a great fall / winter / spring wardrobe... but what do I wear in the summer? [more inside]
posted by frwagon at 1:45 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by frwagon at 1:45 PM PST - 17 comments
What is liberalism?
What books make up the liberal corpus? I'm looking for something like Kirk's Conservative Mind, but for liberalism.
posted by khaibit at 1:31 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by khaibit at 1:31 PM PST - 18 comments
Venomous Middle Eastern Water Snakes?
Are there any venomous water snakes that live in the Middle East or Northern Africa? [more inside]
Do you know the way from San Jose?
Heading to Milpitas Monday with my husband. Next Friday afternoon, we're planning to drive up to South Lake Tahoe, where we have a hotel, and then explore the Yosemite area Saturday and Sunday before driving back Sunday evening.
Doable? Suggestions, recommendations? And what clothes should I bring--I want to pack one bag and get the most wear out of it for the entire week.
What's the morel of the story?
Other than the farmer's market, where can some rookie mushroom hunters find morels near Portland, OR this weekend? [more inside]
posted by chrchr at 1:05 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by chrchr at 1:05 PM PST - 4 comments
Forgot to add water softener salt. Did I break it?
Forgot to add salt to the water softener. Did I break it? [more inside]
posted by mcbeth at 12:58 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mcbeth at 12:58 PM PST - 6 comments
locate large iron-on
Where can I buy very large, ink-jet printable, iron-on sheets? [more inside]
posted by archivist at 12:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by archivist at 12:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Family Lawyer in Albuquerque?
Asking for a friend: Can anyone recommend a good lawyer in the area of family law in Albuquerque, New Mexico?
Vermeers on veneers
I just found out you can print on wood veneer! How can I prevent the wood from cracking along grain lines without laminating it into super-thickness? [more inside]
Science Fiction + Nature + Movies
I'm making a list of science fiction movies that have as a theme the relationship between humans and the natural world. Help me find more! [more inside]
This white stuff, you say it falls from the sky?
Surprise vacation in early December: Is skiing even possible? [more inside]
Getting to no
How do a get an honest rejection at a bar? [more inside]
posted by Hactar at 12:28 PM PST - 61 comments
posted by Hactar at 12:28 PM PST - 61 comments
Look, I know the game's over. Why do I have to kick the ball?
Why do soccer games (and halves) end in the middle of a play? [more inside]
posted by 256 at 12:21 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by 256 at 12:21 PM PST - 14 comments
How do I create a single .VOB file for each TV episode from a ripped DVD in Snow Leopard?
How do I create a single .VOB file for each TV episode from a ripped DVD in Snow Leopard, when it looks like the episodes span multiple .VOBs? [more inside]
posted by DakotaPaul at 12:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by DakotaPaul at 12:16 PM PST - 5 comments
How to tell boyfriend of my depression?
Dear IT, that might work is not an answer...
GraphicsCardCADFilter: Can someone give me a crash course in Graphics cards vs. RAM? [more inside]
posted by edbles at 11:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by edbles at 11:40 AM PST - 4 comments
Insurance catch-22
The insurance has been cancelled on a rental property due to dry rot, and our agent says "no company will touch it". The mortgage, as well as common sense, requires insurance. What now? [more inside]
What definitive/medical information can you provide me that will help convince my roommate to stop lecturing me about this cat?
How do I convince my roommate my cat is fine and does not "need" a shave nor does he need to be fed more? [more inside]
posted by mbatch at 11:34 AM PST - 38 comments
posted by mbatch at 11:34 AM PST - 38 comments
Help me rock out with my c- ... uh help me rock.
Looking for suggestions on rough raw blues-based rock and roll. [more inside]
posted by komara at 11:24 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by komara at 11:24 AM PST - 34 comments
Tri-Band Cellphone in Thailand
Headed to Thailand with my unlocked tri-band LG Neon (850/1800/1900 MHz). How much coverage will I get, and does it matter what prepaid SIM card I buy? [more inside]
Why is cross browser support so difficult for Blackboard
What's so special about Blackboard that makes incompatible with all web browsers? [more inside]
Dr. Jekyl goes to Washington and becomes Mr. Hyde
How does a "regular guy" become a national politician? [more inside]
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 11:04 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 11:04 AM PST - 19 comments
Tracking invitees and guests in Outlook
Really picky Outlook 2007 Meeting Invite Question: We are having a summer picnic at work and want to keep track of RSVPs.
A co-worker sent out a meeting invite to all of the invited staff. Staff members can also bring guests. Of course we can track the staff member RSVPs easily, but is there a way to track the number of non-staff member guests? [more inside]
How do i restrict access to MSSQL 2005?
Are there any phpmyadmin-like tools for Microsoft SQL Server 2005, or other options to restrict direct access to SQL, but leaving productivity and functionality intact? [more inside]
My pretty apartment and my cat and me.
I have a lovely new apartment with lovely and odd sized floor to ceiling windows and a glass balcony door (yay!) I was thinking Blinds to Go custom blinds, but I have two issues to consider: [more inside]
posted by sweetkid at 10:43 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by sweetkid at 10:43 AM PST - 9 comments
Where can I buy a nice sewing kit?
Where can I buy a comprehensive and well-made hand sewing kit, one that is nicer than the Singer plastic kits you find at stores and hotels? [more inside]
Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive projector for watching movies on an outdoor wall.
Looking for recommendations for an inexpensive projector for watching movies on an outdoor wall.
Hoping to spend no more than $300 (used projector would be fine) - to watch movies on my roof against a stucco wall. There are a ton of used projectors on eBay but I need a little guidance on what to look for, as I have no clue.
Just need a basic unit that will project a decent picture from about 10-15 feet away. Built-in speakers would be nice but not necessary.
Thanks!
contact list help
Does anyone have a contact list of london galleries/buyers ? [more inside]
I need some ass!
What can a sedentary IT guy do to build and tone his ass muscles? [more inside]
posted by SparkyPine at 9:51 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by SparkyPine at 9:51 AM PST - 23 comments
Red + White = Meh
I'm currently using this USB capture device. The sound (regardless of the source, it seems) is always tinny and weak... maybe 1/3 the volume it should be. Would putting a preamp in between the source and the card improve things? Am I resigned to mixing sound in after the fact? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 9:43 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by codacorolla at 9:43 AM PST - 4 comments
unique combinations
I have a list of 6 items. I need to make a list of unique combinations where 3 items are taken from the list in any order and the 4th item is also taken from the same list but cannot be one of the 3 items already selected [more inside]
posted by missmagenta at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by missmagenta at 9:27 AM PST - 13 comments
Get on the chopper, or else!
My friend was strongarmed into an unnecessary medevac flight, and is now stuck with a $17,000 bill. Is this common, and does he have any recourse? [more inside]
posted by workerant at 9:22 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by workerant at 9:22 AM PST - 26 comments
Angry, aggressive breakup songs, please!
Please help me make a mix disc of angry, energetic break up songs for my friend who's man done her wrong. [more inside]
posted by MexicanYenta at 9:18 AM PST - 75 comments
posted by MexicanYenta at 9:18 AM PST - 75 comments
Wireless speaker recommendation?
Has wireless speaker technology matured? What do you recommend? [more inside]
How much does a flakey professor cost?
For a short story. Say a multi billionaire with an extreme science hobby horse (transhumanism, cryonics, cold fusion, etc.) wants to endow a professor of his favorite (border) subject at a mainline research uni like MIT or Stanford; how much money does he pay the university? [more inside]
posted by bukvich at 9:07 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bukvich at 9:07 AM PST - 15 comments
Why is tap water warm when washer is on...
When we ran the washing machine yesterday, warm water came out of the cold faucet in the sinks.
We never noticed this issue before and I wonder if something changed.
Googling has not helped (there is lots of speculation but cannot tell what's good info), though the term "broken mix valve" keeps coming up. What does this mean? If a mix valve has broken, is the drinking water from our sinks filled with diluted detergent from the washing machine?
Running the faucet did not get the water cold, but it returned to cold after the washing machine had finished its cycle.
posted by keener_sounds at 9:05 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by keener_sounds at 9:05 AM PST - 7 comments
What is it?
What is it? What is this fabric item that we unearthed while cleaning out my kitchen drawers? [more inside]
posted by annaramma at 9:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by annaramma at 9:02 AM PST - 7 comments
The best digital camera for around $200.00
What is the best digital camera for under $200. [more inside]
Help me finish planning my Pride party
ISO party theme ideas -- Pride brunch/cocktail party -- think ironic rainbow. [more inside]
Notification of loved ones after an accident?
If someone is in a serious accident and are incapacitated, how long does it take for police/EMT/hospital to contact his or her loved ones? [more inside]
need airhorn
i need an airhorn for tomorrow (Saturday) - where can I buy one locally? [more inside]
posted by denaps at 8:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by denaps at 8:40 AM PST - 4 comments
Iceland in June
Visiting Iceland/Reykjavik from the 23rd to the 30th. What can two dudes who like good food, interesting museums, live music, geekery, comfortable drinking establishments and other dudes do there? What kind of weather should I pack for? Any insider or native tips for not annoying the locals?
Where can I find those plastic oranges you can drink out of?
Do you remember drinking some kind of orange drink out of plastic oranges? Particularly at movie theaters or amusement parks, and probably a few decades ago? I'm looking for information! [more inside]
posted by penduluum at 8:21 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by penduluum at 8:21 AM PST - 35 comments
Small business proposal writer: Help me design my bonus plan.
Small business proposal writer: Help me design my bonus plan. [more inside]
posted by Wossname at 8:00 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Wossname at 8:00 AM PST - 2 comments
No more bouncing!
Can you recommend a sports bra that smooshes 'em real good? Preferably with a zipper. [more inside]
California eye roll
Planning our vacation to California for the end of August and looking for suggestions on what will impress our 16 y.o. son and 13 and 12 y.o. daughters. We'll fly in to LA and out San Francisco, or vice-versa, and rent a vehicle for the week. So far, Alcatraz and Universal are on the list, but I'm not sure what other plans to make. What can you recommend?
posted by maloon at 7:46 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by maloon at 7:46 AM PST - 28 comments
Looking for the next "Half the Sky"
Looking for books similar to Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's "Half the Sky." Recommendations? [more inside]
Waves, Waves, Don't Go Away
Is it damaging to get hair wet between shampoos? [more inside]
Does 'NLN' stand for "No Last Name"?
Does my client's listed last name (NLN) stand for "No Last Name"? [more inside]
posted by joecacti at 7:00 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by joecacti at 7:00 AM PST - 11 comments
Shadow, stay put!
Eye shadow wearers! What do you do to keep your eye makeup from melting away? [more inside]
posted by orrnyereg at 6:56 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by orrnyereg at 6:56 AM PST - 31 comments
Is this proper new cat protocol or a cruel kitty quarantine?
I've read around lots of sites that when introducing a new cat to the fold you should keep them separate for a while (a week) so that the cats all get used to each other's smells. That's all fine and dandy but how small is too small a room for a cat? [more inside]
posted by johnnybeggs at 6:48 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by johnnybeggs at 6:48 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me to repair my relationship with my mother without going insane
I'm in my late twenties, and my unhappily married parents are getting a rather acrimonious divorce. Both parents want my support, but I've sort of been mostly focusing on my father, as he is depressed, lonely (my mother has a new partner) and has to sell the family home by himself. This has caused my (formerly very close) relationship with my mother to disintegrate to the point where we are no longer on speaking terms, which has placed a lot of unwanted stress on me (I've just come out of an eight year relationship). How do I patch things up with my mother without everything getting emotional? (Long explanation inside) [more inside]
Tight airline connections via IAH
Is 45 minutes enough time to make a connecting flight to Mexico at Houston International (IAH)? [more inside]
posted by Johnny Assay at 6:31 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Johnny Assay at 6:31 AM PST - 15 comments
Looking for a good pair of kids sandals.
Can anybody recommend some children's sandals (no flip-flops)? Here's the criteria I'm looking for:
* Relatively inexpensive.
* Good for walking (we don't have a car).
* Can get wet without falling apart (we live near a lake).
* Will securely hold to the child's foot (won't fall off easily like flip-flops).
I'm leaving my apartment a month before the end of the lease. What can I do to find a replacement tenant?
I'm leaving my apartment a month before the end of the lease. What can I do to find a replacement tenant? [more inside]
Running a limited company as a poetry publisher -- is there a good guide?
I've started a small poetry publisher as a limited company here in the UK, but have no clue as to how to run a company. I need a really good "in a nutshell" guide, ideally focussed on the creative industries. Any suggestions, either book or web? I have some specific questions below, if anybody wants to answer them. [more inside]
Kid meets tree in the middle of nowhere. Now what?
WildernessFirstAidFilter: 11 yr old kid knocked out after hitting tree on mountainbike... what should we have done? Naturally, there's a catch. [more inside]
What is my management philosophy?
Employability Filter: Management Philosophy? Huh? I have an interview next week for a job I would really like to be offered...and they've told me they're going to ask me to articulate my management philosophy. I have never been in an official "management" position before and as such I've never had to articulate a philosophy about it. I have sort of a set of rules that I go by in the manage-y stuff that I do every day (keep people informed, set reasonable and clear goals, make people understand that there are consequences to actions, etc.), but I'm not entirely sure what the accepted way is of articulating these as a philosophy. Can someone who knows more about this sort of thing help a gal out?
Delayed conflict resolution with an ex.
An old conversation is still bothering me and I'm wondering how to bring it up with with other party, who has been very hostile in the past. [more inside]
What's my title?
What's my title ? I'm practically IT manager, except for the title. How to handle this on my resume ? [more inside]
Please tell me how to make my watch work
I recently received a Pulsar watch as a gift that came with this manual. I can set the time and date, reset the stopwatch, etc., just fine, but I can't get the watch to actually start. This is my first dress watch, so I'm wondering if there's something so painfully obvious that the manual doesn't even mention it and I'm just missing it. I have a job interview in a couple hours and a functioning watch on my wrist would be lovely, so, any help from more experienced watchwearers out there would be appreciated.
What should I know/do before using Fastmail.fm?
I'm transferring my email usage from Gmail to Fastmail. Is there anything I should know or think about beforehand? Any specific Fastmail tips I should use? [more inside]
Where can I buy this gorgeous twig coat rack?
Beach and casino in August?
Yay! I'm going on vacation with my amazing awesome brother! Neither of us have done something like this before and we don't really know where to start. We want to travel the first week in August, for 4-5 nights, from Washington DC. I want to be on the beach, but directly, walk outside the room onto the beach on the beach. He wants a good casino there or near by. We were thinking the Caribbean but are open to anything that's an easy flight. A cruise is also a possibility. Our budget is up to $2000 (flights + hotel + preferably food). Where have you been that was beautiful and relaxing and fun? Or else, how did you wade through the plethora of vacation/hotel sites to find exactly what you were looking for? Thank you!
Guitalele. Chords are normal guitar +5 semitones?
Music Theory/Guitar; Guitalele is small guitar strung like big guitar with capo on 5th. Does that mean i take regular guitar chords and transpose +5 semitones? [more inside]
What type of file has the extension .svd?
My supervisor has several files from a previous student with the extension .svd which we cannot open. He thought they were files saved by a spectrophotometer, but they are not a type recognised by the software attached to the spec in our lab (Vision32).
Any ideas as to what type of file these are? [more inside]
posted by jonnyseveral at 2:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jonnyseveral at 2:37 AM PST - 9 comments
Fetal alcohol syndrome anyone?
Does anyone actually know anyone who has a baby with fetal alcohol syndrome? [more inside]
How do I make my ads float??
How can I make the ads in my blogs' sidebar stick to the top of the page as you scroll down? and reposition when you scroll back up? [more inside]
posted by Bacillus at 2:20 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Bacillus at 2:20 AM PST - 4 comments
Ideas for 3-minute cheap and healthy meals?
I eat healthy, cheap meals that I make in 3 minutes. Help me think of more! [more inside]
posted by jeff1010 at 2:10 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by jeff1010 at 2:10 AM PST - 37 comments
Can I use a 3G modem to make a voice call
Can you use a 3G modem+PC+soundcard+speakers+microphone to make a 3G Call. Just to clarify, I don't mean using a VOIP client such as skype connected to the internet using 3G. Thanks.
posted by gnujunk at 1:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by gnujunk at 1:40 AM PST - 6 comments
June 17
How can I stop someone from changing my gmail password?
Gmail security: Someone keeps trying to recover, or change, the password for my gmail account. I'd previously set my gmail recovery option to send me an SMS, and I'm getting a lot of SMSes saying, "Your Google Account recovery code is: ... If you did not request this code, you can safely ignore this message". I've already changed my secret question to be really obscure, but what else should I do to protect my account? Every couple of weeks, I get bombarded with SMSes because someone is trying to access my account. Can I temporarily disable the recovery option? I'm just worried that someone might guess the answer to my secret question by brute force or some other means.
posted by surenoproblem at 11:47 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by surenoproblem at 11:47 PM PST - 12 comments
barber shave in seattle
Barber shop shave in Seattle for 4 on a Saturday morning? [more inside]
What are some great spots to photograh stuff in NYC?
Location scout filter: What are some great locations in & around NYC for photography? Both photographing models (aka friends) and just general photographing what's there (street/wildlife photography). Funky interior indoor locations especially welcome. Doubly so if they'd actually let me set up some modest gear & spend some time. [more inside]
posted by MesoFilter at 11:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by MesoFilter at 11:01 PM PST - 4 comments
Eye Colour
What colours are best for screen reading? I recently (forget where I) read that it is not black on white, yellow on black perhaps? Google surprisingly hasn't found me the article, or anything other that reconfirming that black on white really is the least straining on the eyes. Okay, thanks everyone!
The Case of the Missing Breath Mint
Help me identify the mysterious oversized breath mints I purchased somewhere in Europe four years ago. [more inside]
posted by sallybrown at 10:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sallybrown at 10:10 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me help my grandmother hear on the phone!
My grandmother is hard of hearing, and lacks the cognitive ability to learn to deal with any new tech. How can I help her hear people on the phone? [more inside]
Splitting the rent between you, me and Dupree
What is the best way of splitting the rent for a 2 bedroom place where a couple share one room and a single shares the other?
What books do I read in order to know about physical stuff?
What books or websites do I read to know more about the materials and craft of the world, both human and organic? [more inside]
Stop kicking me!
My husband has what is, as far as I can figure out from the internet, Periodic Limb Movement Disorder. After he falls asleep he will frequently start kicking/jerking his leg at regular intervals. This can go on for more than an hour and shakes the whole mattress, keeping me awake. He's been doing it every now and then for years but it's recently gotten more severe or more annoying. Has anyone else experienced this and found any solutions that worked? All the treatments described online seem to be along the lines of anti-convulsants, etc., which seems a bit extreme. [more inside]
How do I weatherproof this table?
The soon-to-be Mrs. has this lovely wood table she's decorated with glass beads, unfortunately the table is entirely too huge to fit comfortable into our living space. I think that the table would work fantastically as outdoor furniture, however the fierce Floridian elements would quickly destroy it. How do I weatherproof this table? [more inside]
Spa newbie lacks confidence but wants to experience bliss
I've never been to a day spa, want to treat myself, and don't know what to expect. [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium at 7:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by TochterAusElysium at 7:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Am I a bad sister?
Is it a horrible breach of family trust that I shared an email from my sister to me with my husband? [more inside]
I'm bad at interpreting these things
Nerdy female feeling bullied by extroverted female. I have trouble with subtle communication forms, so I imagining this? If not, how can I handle it? [more inside]
Is there anything I can do to clean the dust from inside my zoom lens?
Do I really have to replace my digital camera because of a little dust inside the zoom lens? It's a Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ3 and everything else about it is working perfectly. [more inside]
Expensive is not my bag
Snail mail while housesitting
What should I do about my mail while housesitting in between permanent residences? [more inside]
My In-laws are insane, but do they have to be homeless too?
They lived in the same apartment for over 35 years, but problems have developed with the tenant on the lease and she might be going away. What rights does the other person living there have to stay in the apartment if he has never been on the lease? [more inside]
Correlating dates, times, stock movements
I have lists, in Excel spreadsheets, that contain perhaps 500 rows of data in three columns: Date, Time and Stock Ticker Symbol. I need a method to correlate those three things with unusual stock activity.
In other words, if column 1 is March 10, 2010, and column 2 is 10 a.m., and column three is INTC, I need to know if something unusual happened - high volume or big price movement - for INTC around 10 a.m. March 10.
Anyone know a program that'll do this?
The best part of waking up is ... feta?
Mediterranean diet? But what the hell do you have for breakfast? [more inside]
Dear friend, I have found that I am no longer in need of your friendship.
When is it time to say goodbye to your friends? [more inside]
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 5:51 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by joeyjoejoejr at 5:51 PM PST - 24 comments
Kill bugs without harming animals?
Kill bugs without harming animals? [more inside]
How should I handle phonecalls while traveling in S Africa?
I'm an American traveling to South Africa for 2 weeks. What are my phone options? [more inside]
hali burton little help out there?!
The Daily Show's "Moment of Zen" recently concluded with a clip from a 1951 Halliburton promotional film on oil.. I did a bit of searching, but no dice... Can anyone out there help me track this down?!
posted by markkraft at 5:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by markkraft at 5:33 PM PST - 4 comments
How effective is p90x?
What are your thoughts on p90x? [more inside]
Should I buy an iPad?
Give me reasons to get an iPad. I've been on the fence for a while, give me the reasons why I should get one.
Hlpe with contacts migration outlook to google???
Would like to export my contacts from Outlook 2003 to Google apps Mail. Have tried saving CSV files and then importing, excel files then saving as CSV, but every time the email addresses are assigned to the wrong place and end up in the misc area in Google contacts...
this despite looking at the xcel spreadsheet header and seeing it properly labeled. What am i doing wrong?
Magical Email Signature to Address Book (Mac) Contact Convertor?
I am looking for a "Magical Email Signature to Address Book (Mac) Contact Convertor"? In a perfect world I would like to have a browser plugin that would allow me to select several lines of text (ie. the boilerplate signature at the end of someones email) and then would convert the information into a vCard or import it into Apple's Address Book program. Does this exist somewhere? I have looked with no luck.
Negotiations, round 2
A week later and we are in the midst of negotiations. Tell me what you think my counter offer on this house should be. [more inside]
Short story about Tefillin as Bondage gear?
Short story about a man who brings Tefillin (phylacteries) on a date and ends up using them as bondage gear? [more inside]
Flying domestic with lots of cash
I might be flying domestically (USA) with a large sum of cash. Will I have issues with TSA? [more inside]
My husband thinks my depression is a choice, howdo I talk to him?
I have depression and my husband is not being supportive in the way that I would like. I have tried to communicate this to him and it is not sinking in. [more inside]
How do I untrain myself to alter my plans for men under all circumstances?
Snowflake relationship question: How do I keep this quasi-relationship from stressing me out? [more inside]
How do I become an Urban Designer?
Which is the best pathway into Urban Design? [more inside]
I don't want to be sick ever again.
Help me from getting sick over and over again....What are your best long-term, cost-effective methods of staying healthy? [more inside]
posted by unexpected at 2:21 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by unexpected at 2:21 PM PST - 48 comments
Would you pay to have a temporary SME?
My pitch to a company with open positions: You have a job opening, I'm [overqualified] for that job, but I can start as a consultant immediately and since I'm already experienced in that role I can hit the ground running. More importantly my role is to be a placeholder for that position until you find the permanent candidate you want, and when they start I'll train them and get them up to speed and then be on my merry way (unless you have another open position). [more inside]
posted by forforf at 2:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by forforf at 2:17 PM PST - 4 comments
G-mail recovery
A friend of mine recently had his g-mail account broken into. Someone got in an started sending out bcc e-mails to all the contacts saying he had been mugged in a foreign land and needed cash. The conversation was clearly 419 language and clearly not my friend, so there was no damage. Is there anything that can be done to recover the g-mail address? Any way to contact Google about it and make the case? Obviously just creating a new g-mail address and starting over is the obvious answer, but I am wondering if there is a process for recovering a g-mail identity that's demonstrably "yours".
Where should I go in LA if I like art, bookstores, and nightlife?
Where should I go in LA if I like art, bookstores, and nightlife? [more inside]
posted by eeby at 1:44 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by eeby at 1:44 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me gain some perspective on my pregnancy weight gain.
Pregnancy weight gain. Help me gain some perspective on what it means to have gained too much weight. [more inside]
7th grade Math interview questions!
What questions might I expect at my upcoming interview for a middle school (7th grade) math position? [more inside]
"Thinking is our working"
In Jane Campion's Bright Star, what exactly did Brown have to say about poets working but not looking busy? [more inside]
Leave a Hairstylist
How do I leave my hairstylist who's also my friend? [more inside]
What is the ultimate answer to life, the universe, and everything?
What are the greatest 100 questions in English-language pop culture? [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 12:30 PM PST - 167 comments
posted by Shepherd at 12:30 PM PST - 167 comments
Should I stick with Javascript or move to another way of doing things?
Any resources for quickly developing data-entry heavy applications in JQuery/Javascript? Alternatively, how much quicker is it to get applications running in Flash/Silverlight than Javascript? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by geoff. at 12:15 PM PST - 12 comments
Quirky fun for adults and kids to have together
Analog Amusement Filter: Looking for creative quirky artsy ideas for indoor amusement with/and without kids. But I'm looking for something new, for ideas that cannot be found in any of those "one billion kids craft/fun/game/activity" type books. Further specs inside. [more inside]
Traffic Ticket Termination
How long do traffic tickets stay on your record? [more inside]
Roaming NYC with a toddler?
What are fun things to do with a 2 year-old in NYC? We're in Brooklyn, able to travel on the subway, and bored of the playground. Destinations and events are both welcome. [more inside]
The Odd Couple
I have a little female dog (10 lbs, about a year old) and a slightly larger male dog (20 lbs, about 3 years old). The female wants to play with the male most of the time. The male has grown to ignore her other than maybe once a day, if that, when they have a chase/wrestling session. We've had them both for about two months, adopted separately. [more inside]
Need to set up an automatic download because humans are forgetful and lazy.
I'm looking to do an automated download from a website that requires a login and clicking a javascript button and the usual tricks are failing me. Ideas? [more inside]
posted by barc0001 at 11:50 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by barc0001 at 11:50 AM PST - 13 comments
FML on MOFB
Help me approximate the FMyLife experience on my Wordpress blog. [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jbickers at 11:50 AM PST - 2 comments
Best footwear for walking on beach?
What is the best footwear for taking very long walks on the beach, for a person who needs moderate arch support? [more inside]
How to subsidize my internship?
Hi there,
I'm currently a first-year Political Science major with a pre-law focus, and am very involved in my school's Mock Trial and pre-law fraternity.
I've always wanted to work for The Innocence Project, and that's still my goal after graduation. On the internship page, it says, "We encourage using the internship to gain course credit and to seek “work-study” grants with your educational institution, if that is an option."
How do I go about this? [more inside]
posted by karminai at 11:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by karminai at 11:23 AM PST - 7 comments
I tried sitting at a desk. It was boring!
Suggest some non-traditional jobs to get me out of my office for good! [more inside]
Moving Apple Mail emails to Microsoft Outlook
How do I move my emails FROM Apple's Mail program TO Microsoft Outlook on a PC? [more inside]
posted by punkbitch at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by punkbitch at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
DO WANT. Now what?
How can I back up my save files on my 360 so I can transfer them to a new console? [more inside]
posted by bookwo3107 at 11:01 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bookwo3107 at 11:01 AM PST - 6 comments
Computers can be fun?
What are some geeky terms in computer/internet/technology scene which are obvious to geeks but may sound funny/hilarious/amusing to someone out of computer field? [more inside]
posted by tvjoshi at 10:24 AM PST - 90 comments
posted by tvjoshi at 10:24 AM PST - 90 comments
He only did one interview
Searching for the interview Timothy McVeigh gave before his execution. [more inside]
posted by iarerach at 10:10 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by iarerach at 10:10 AM PST - 5 comments
Help us have a blast in Toronto this weekend!
Help us have a blast in Toronto this weekend! [more inside]
Peanut butter problem?
My kid is having a reaction to peanut butter. As in, a rash around his mouth after he ate a bite of my PBJ toast. I'm trying to figure out how much I need to worry, and the Internets aren't helping. [more inside]
posted by caution live frogs at 10:08 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by caution live frogs at 10:08 AM PST - 28 comments
Power to the people?
MacBook (Pro) owners: Any luck with generic, non-OEM power adapters? [more inside]
Because eating raw meat isn't advised by the County Health Department...
L.A. Mefites: What time do you need to get to Dockweiler Beach to guarantee having a fire pit? [more inside]
posted by hwyengr at 9:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by hwyengr at 9:59 AM PST - 5 comments
I am three times dumber than you not to know this already
Saying "it's three times less" seems nonsensical to me. Please enlighten me. [more inside]
posted by not that girl at 9:54 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by not that girl at 9:54 AM PST - 27 comments
Why is there a fireplace in a 7th day adventist lectern?
Last night, I attended a dress rehersal of a choir my daughter will be joining. It was at a 7th day adventist church and I noticed that the lectern had a (gas-burning) fireplace set into the front facing the pews. Does this have any religious significance or is it just a quirk of this church? The choir is just renting the space for practice, so they're not a good source for info.
posted by skyscraper at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by skyscraper at 9:46 AM PST - 4 comments
A Meal Fit For A Thesis Defense
What food should I bring for my thesis defense? [more inside]
Will I be able to leave Morocco?
I put MS instead of MR on a plane ticket I ordered for a male friend. Is this a big deal? [more inside]
Can you find this biking tshirt?
I'm looking for a t shirt I saw a while ago. The front had a person (cupid) riding a bicycle and drawing a bow. On the back panel, lower left, there was an upside-down car with arrows sticking out of its tires.
As a pro-biker in general, and an appreciator of design specifically, I really liked this shirt. Google has been fruitless, has anyone else seen this shirt?
Making a weather journal
I want to make a weather/natural phenomenon/seasonal tracking journal for my farmer dad. [more inside]
posted by ikahime at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ikahime at 8:42 AM PST - 2 comments
DCMetro Commute Filter: Stuck in the middle with you
Where can my husband and I live between Dupont Circle and Ft. Meade, MD, so we both have equal commutes? [more inside]
posted by devinemissk at 8:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by devinemissk at 8:32 AM PST - 18 comments
What's the quickest way to solve this teamwork puzzle?
During the assessment training programme for the Army, there's one specific puzzle that keeps tripping me up; and I have to be prepared for. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by malusmoriendumest at 7:42 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by malusmoriendumest at 7:42 AM PST - 23 comments
buscando libros maravillosos!
What are your Spanish book recommendations? [more inside]
Taser vs. Gun for Home Defense
Taser or gun better for home defense in a house with kids? [more inside]
posted by luke1249 at 7:30 AM PST - 89 comments
posted by luke1249 at 7:30 AM PST - 89 comments
How can I best preserve several boxes of family photos, letters, and documents?
I have a large amount of family letters, photos, and documents dating from the late 1800s to the 2000s, with most ranging from the 1930s to the 1960s. Some are in fair condition, and I'd like preserve them for future generations. Most are in English, but there's a smattering of Hebrew and French, neither of which I can read. My questions inside. [more inside]
posted by scottso17 at 7:29 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by scottso17 at 7:29 AM PST - 5 comments
To grad school or not to grad school...
My wonderful MeFi's, an ethical question regarding grad school: how ethical is it to 'move up'? That is to say, apply for one program then switch to another? [more inside]
Eating at University of Illinois
I am spending a day and a half looking for housing and visiting U of I with my daughter who will be starting graduate school there in fall. Where should we have dinner that is fun and will give us the best flavor of campus life? Type of cuisine, price, etc. really not important.
posted by Lylo at 7:18 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Lylo at 7:18 AM PST - 12 comments
problem with subtitles on Adobe Encore
How can I force carriage returns and non breaking spaces in Adobe Encore subtitles? [more inside]
You'd melt my heart, but your preferred temperature just makes me melt.
Is temperature preference a relationship deal breaker? [more inside]
posted by ThisIsNotMe at 7:05 AM PST - 66 comments
posted by ThisIsNotMe at 7:05 AM PST - 66 comments
Scalping a ticket to Wrigley
Is it worth my while to hit Wrigley tomorrow afternoon for the Cubs game? [more inside]
posted by Banky_Edwards at 6:53 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Banky_Edwards at 6:53 AM PST - 18 comments
How shall I spend my Midsommardagen in Sweden
What should I do and read in Gothenburg? [more inside]
Un-dent my daughter's face?
My daughter's cheek bruise has turned into a dent/dimple. What's going on? Is it permanent? How to get her face back to normal? [more inside]
posted by Alt F4 at 6:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Alt F4 at 6:11 AM PST - 10 comments
What software and games should I put on my Grandfather's new PC?
What software and games should I put on my Grandfather's new PC? [more inside]
posted by thewittyname at 5:39 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by thewittyname at 5:39 AM PST - 12 comments
I got too close and got burned.
I became too involved with my boyfriend's family and don't know how to escape his asshole younger brother. Here's the catch - we're all kids and their guilt tripping mother is involved. This is causing me a lot of grief and anxiety stemming from feeling trapped. [more inside]
posted by Yasuo at 5:31 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Yasuo at 5:31 AM PST - 22 comments
Quickly closing down a UK company
YouAreNotMyAccountantFilter: I own a tiny UK Limited Liability Company. It has done quite badly and made about 1000 pounds in the last year. My accountant has just informed me that he wants 900 of those to do last year's accounts and HMRC/Company House filing. [more inside]
Where are the great coffee/tea shops in Metrowest Massachusetts?
Massachusetts Burbs Filter: I live in the Metro-west area of Massachusetts (Hopedale, Milford, Medway, Bellingham), where are the great coffee shops and places for chilling out and doing some writing or just relaxing with a cup of tea and a good book? [more inside]
schoolhouse rock with my brother
Help my brother sing songs with kindergartners as part of his student teaching curriculum [more inside]
WDS Wifi Repeater
Question about a WDS 802.11x WiFi network [more inside]
Where can I find pasties in NYC for a mermaid costume?
I'm trying to put together a last minute costume for the Coney Island Mermaid Parade this Saturday, and need some pasties with tassels. Ideally I'm going for something somewhat classy in an old-school burlesque style, like this, but would also settle for something basic like this, that I could decorate at home with sparkly glitter and whatnot. Because of the timing I can't shop online, so need to find a store in NYC (preferably Manhattan or Brooklyn). Any ideas, metafilter? Thanks!!
posted by bobafet at 4:44 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by bobafet at 4:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Does GTD work?
Does David Allen's personal management system, Getting Things Done, really work? Is there a better organizational system for a teacher? [more inside]
Pseudonymous d-squared article on 911 written 912
There was an IMO great article written on 09-12-2001 (about 9-11) by, what I later learned, was d-squared writing under a pseudonym, called something like "why the attacks mean i was right" / "why the attacks justify my policies", or somesuch. But I can't recall the name of the article and so my google-fu is failing me. Help me find it? [more inside]
posted by cps at 4:37 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by cps at 4:37 AM PST - 3 comments
Is this normal for an AT Subaru?
Looking to buy a Subaru Forester XT. I'm concerned with the transmission, however maybe this is normal for the Subaru auto tranny? [more inside]
posted by ganzhimself at 4:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by ganzhimself at 4:30 AM PST - 5 comments
How do I silence the Vuvuzela?
I'd like to watch the World Cup in peace! Using Windows Media Center 7, how do I silence the annoying Vuvuzela horn? [more inside]
posted by mr_silver at 3:01 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mr_silver at 3:01 AM PST - 13 comments
Red Melon Seed
What should I do with red melon seeds? Do I have to hull them? What's the best way? Is there anything good I can do other than just eat them?
posted by Phanx at 2:17 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Phanx at 2:17 AM PST - 3 comments
Where to rent a 1br on New York, reasonably close to Chelsea, for less than $2000?
Where to rent a 1br on New York, reasonably close (walk or subway) to Chelsea, for less than $2000? [more inside]
posted by The Landscaper of Dorian Gray at 1:59 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by The Landscaper of Dorian Gray at 1:59 AM PST - 21 comments
♫ You could travel the world, but nothing comes close to the golden coast...
Help me enjoy 5 weeks of California endulgence after living in the Middle East! [more inside]
posted by hasna at 1:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by hasna at 1:45 AM PST - 9 comments
Voices Underground
Is there any resource for finding specific phrases or types of phrase in dead and/or archaic languages? [more inside]
mind games?
Why would someone who says they love you and you've been with for 7 years be like a closed book..never expressing anything of what they think or feel at all ever, and when you ask them direct questions the answers are cryptic? it is confusing to me because I'm a straight talker.
It's very hard to deal with, I'm really trying to accept him as he is without judging. [more inside]
posted by lavender9 at 12:18 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by lavender9 at 12:18 AM PST - 25 comments
Carry on with shoes and service
What's the best garment bag (to transport suits&shirts) and the best carry-on suitcase? [more inside]
June 16
Whither the moo?!
Moo NoteCards are no more. This really bites, because I've been using them for my business' holiday cards for the past couple of years. I love the matte finish, thick card stock, and unique square design with folding flap functioning as built-in display stand. I know I'll never find a true facsimile (unless I make them myself, which is unlikely), but can you help me find any kind of similar cards I might be able to open my heart up for?
How do I deal with motormouths?
I think I am a decent conversationalist and try to be a good listener. Sometimes I will run into someone who consistently talks up a blue streak, making it hard to get a word in edgewise. And even when I can, I'm often more inclined to ask questions than to speak in rapid-fire paragraphs of my own. The problem is that this doesn't give the other person much of a feeling for my own personality and ideas. In first-date or professional settings they may not be left with much of an impression of me at all. I don't really dislike people like this but I wish I could connect with them better. What should I do? Try to match their loquaciousness? Keep doing what I'm doing? Something else? [more inside]
How to rock her world
A good friend of mine is going through a rough patch and I want to make her a cd of encouraging music. I'm starting with Don't Stop Me Now by Queen, one of her favorite bands, but I don't know where to go from there. She likes all kinds of music, particularly ska, and she's a fabulous singer and always appreciates a talented vocalist (plus a song with positive "I rock"-type lyrics to sing along to would be perfect). Suggestions?
posted by easy_being_green at 11:22 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by easy_being_green at 11:22 PM PST - 43 comments
Answers for Traditional Interview Questions in an Untypical Economy
Is it possible to really have the classic Five/Ten Year Plan in this type of economy? And when you get asked that type of question in a job interview, how do you figure out what the question is behind the question?
Just to make sure all bases are covered, the executive summary of my job hunting plan/rationale and background are inside. [more inside]
Recommendations for Bali?
[Travel Filter] Bali recs? [more inside]
Best place for a yoga blog/website?
Is a Wordpress blog ok for a small business (yoga studio) or would Tumblr or Posterous be better? What are some advantages or disadvantages of each? [more inside]
What are some concrete steps I can take to become wealthy?
What are some concrete steps I can take to become wealthy? More details inside. [more inside]
Creative writing prompts, blogs, pages, communities?
Inspired by this post, I'm interested in pages that combine creative writing prompts and tasks with a blog-type personal page. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 9:15 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by zardoz at 9:15 PM PST - 3 comments
Fridge drip, floor damaged.
Our new fridge is leaking water and has begun to damage the floor. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by roue at 9:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by roue at 9:15 PM PST - 5 comments
it's just pretty to me...
I really like Arabic calligraphy and I'm thinking about displaying some in my bedroom. However, it is very religious---most pieces I've seen are quotations from the Qu'ran or praises of various religious figures. So here's my question for MeFi: what would you, as a religious man, think of an atheist hanging "God is great!" or some similarly devout phrase on his wall? [more inside]
Make it go away.
What is this noise coming from the apartment upstairs? I'm being driven slowly insane. [more inside]
Why don't real things make me cry?
Why do fictional things trigger my crying-reflex when I haven't cried in years? (So much snowflakery inside.) [more inside]
I need some phonics resources for an ESL student.
I have to help a Korean ESL student get his English in shape. I'm looking for resources pertaining to speech, particularly in phonics and pronunciation. [more inside]
I really can't eat just one chip
Looking for nonperishable, healthy snacks! Will accept perishable snack ideas for half credit. [more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:01 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by rachaelfaith at 8:01 PM PST - 18 comments
600 minutes in Reykjavik
10 hours in Reykjavik. Challenge: a big suitcase [more inside]
posted by seawallrunner at 7:48 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by seawallrunner at 7:48 PM PST - 12 comments
Help me choose between Aperture and Lightroom!
Aperture vs Lightroom? [more inside]
PewpewpewpewPEW
What's the best-crafted mobile game you've ever played? [more inside]
posted by Rory Marinich at 7:37 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Rory Marinich at 7:37 PM PST - 27 comments
Aesthetic appeal vs. sexual attraction
I'm confused somewhat about my sexuality. It's an issue for me. Likely I'm gay and not straight.
I'm wondering how can I tell apart aesthetic appeal from sexual attraction.
Also, am I in denial to some point, because I'm constantly wondering over whether if I like women or not? That's why I'm wondering about the difference between aesthetic appeal and sexual attraction.
posted by antgly at 7:18 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by antgly at 7:18 PM PST - 50 comments
Arts&CraftsFilter: How do I make a solid look like a liquid?
Arts&CraftsFilter: How do I make a solid look like a liquid? [more inside]
Help me navigate the federal bureaucracy!
Can I apply for federal employment under Schedule A? [more inside]
Help me worry
I've read all about how people are awful at evaluating risk. Given that, what things should I be afraid of? [more inside]
Moving out from an overprotective household.
How do I tell my incredibly overprotective mother that I'm moving out? [more inside]
Enough is Enough
Maintaining Current Weight vs. Gaining or Losing. How do I keep steady and not fluctuate? [more inside]
What should I know before shooting in Super 8?
What should I know before shooting movies with Super 8 film? [more inside]
I can access the internet, but my mac software cannot. Help!
Please Hope Me! My internet connection is fine as is my internet access - but none my mac software is connected to the internet it seems. [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara at 6:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by JaiMahodara at 6:21 PM PST - 10 comments
Need some advice about home repair
So, Mr. Sunny and I need to get some work done on our house.
We need to replace the sliding glass door, probably with another sliding door. There is condensation in-between the panes. [more inside]
Difficulty factor: near-total ignorance of Sondheim
Help me avoid embarrassment. I have no training and couldn't tell you what my range is using, like, technical terms, but when singing I embarrass myself least with Amy Winehouse's song You Know I'm No Good. Taking that as my (only) data point, what song should I attempt at an evening of Sondheim?
What's with this strange banding on my photos?
Is this banding on my 35mm film a result of expired film or something else? [more inside]
posted by Sticherbeast at 5:16 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Sticherbeast at 5:16 PM PST - 3 comments
Talking to relatives of the boy who cried wolf
NeighborFilter: Kid in distress, probably made the wrong call. What now? [more inside]
Is this an infringement of my copyright?
Former bandmate has posted clips from a rehearsal tape of my songs. Is he allowed to without my permission? [more inside]
Where should I get exercise bands?
Am looking into getting a set of exercise bands for exercise when a trip to the gym is not convenient or simply not possible. Any brands to look for or stay away from? or is anything on ebay simply good enough? [more inside]
I live in GA - I have no A/C
All 3 of the thermostats in my home read "Low Battery" with an * and my a/c isn't working. My landlord says that I need to replace the batteries. That seems unlikely to me. Also hard. [more inside]
Does anyone remember the rest of a short poem by Ernst Wichert, in German?
does anyone remember - in german - the rest of a short poem by ernst wichert that begins "wir wissen wann kommt der taifun..."?
as i recall, it was about how one can tell a storm is coming because their neighbors, even before the storm comes, are losing their heads, and the expression, "losing their heads" means the same in german as "losing their roofs."
thanks.
posted by holdenjordahl at 3:59 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by holdenjordahl at 3:59 PM PST - 2 comments
What actual evidence is there that Osama Bin Laden is still alive?
What actual evidence is there that Osama Bin Laden is still alive? [more inside]
posted by Alaska Jack at 3:54 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Alaska Jack at 3:54 PM PST - 19 comments
The right to control an ex's dating habits?
What legal, moral or ethical rights does ex-spouse A have when it comes to controlling ex-spouse B's dating habits, under the guise of protecting their children? [more inside]
I love the concept of coffee, but...
Can I hack my body's caffeine tolerance? I love the concept of coffee, but a couple hours after a cup of coffee I feel like a disconnected 3rd party observer in an alternate dimension. A lot of people drink coffee, but not everyone who drinks coffee feels this way, do they? [more inside]
posted by bradly at 2:43 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by bradly at 2:43 PM PST - 37 comments
How to consolidate multiple mail accounts in one location for archiving
I’d like to archive in a single web-based location my email messages from several separate web-based accounts. What are my options?
posted by Dragonness at 2:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Dragonness at 2:37 PM PST - 8 comments
Please recommend a plumber in Toronto?
Please recommend a plumber in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by soft and hardcore taters at 2:04 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by soft and hardcore taters at 2:04 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me shop for built-in desks for a small office
Looking for built-in desks (is that the right search term?). Have an inspirational photo to start from! [more inside]
posted by pants at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pants at 1:57 PM PST - 6 comments
From Nomad to Glorious Research Assistant?
How do I go about seeking Research Assistant positions, after several years of travel and non-traditional employment since completing my MA? [more inside]
posted by wondershrew with a helping of potato salad at 1:46 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by wondershrew with a helping of potato salad at 1:46 PM PST - 9 comments
Chinese Songs
I'm learning Chinese (I'm just a beginner) and I'd like some music to listen to. Songs with clear vocals in Mandarin Chinese, preferably indie rock/pop, are what I'm looking for. I'm not familiar with many Chinese singers or groups though. So, any suggestions?
Lets hear your awesome motivating slogans, in 24 characters or less!
Lets hear your awesome motivating slogans, 24 characters or less! [more inside]
posted by neilkod at 1:21 PM PST - 95 comments
posted by neilkod at 1:21 PM PST - 95 comments
What 'cho talkin' about?
How do the refs communicate with players during the world cup? [more inside]
Do I have poison ivy, poison oak, and/or poison sumac in my yard?
Do I have poison ivy, poison oak, and/or poison sumac in my yard? [more inside]
posted by Addlepated at 1:06 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Addlepated at 1:06 PM PST - 19 comments
Curiosity ATE the cat
Has anyone ever used Medifast? If so what did you think? Results?
How can I recover deleted raw files from my memory card?
I recently moved about 200 pictures off my memory card onto a laptop which I then had to return, forgetting that I had pictures on it. What is the best way to try to recover them from my memory card? [more inside]
Looking for my voice in Frankfurt, Germany.
Help me find a voice (singing) teacher in Frankfurt, Germany. [more inside]
posted by doctorpiorno at 12:49 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by doctorpiorno at 12:49 PM PST - 1 comment
Maintaining a relationship with someone in a 3d world country with intermittent internet and a 7-hour time difference
longdistancerelationshipfilter: My girlfriend has been living in Africa for the past month for an internship, and will be there until winter. I'm super excited for her, and she's enjoying herself a lot, but I feel like our communications are fairly one-sided. Details inside [more inside]
posted by cirgue at 12:34 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by cirgue at 12:34 PM PST - 23 comments
AVP for Me?
Virus Protection at a discount? I use Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2010 (or internet security in past years) and it's usually $60. However this time of year it is only $10-$20. I currently have 189 days left on my current subscription. Can I buy another copy of Kaspersky 2010 now and install it in 190 days and get another year of service or do I have to buy a 2011 version next year?
posted by saradarlin at 12:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by saradarlin at 12:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Selling on Amazon?
How to be successful as a professional Amazon merchant and how to limit one's risk? [more inside]
Places to hang out in Chicago Loop
Looking for suggestions for places where I can get some writing done on a Sunday afternoon in Chicago ... [more inside]
posted by needled at 12:01 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by needled at 12:01 PM PST - 10 comments
Good training opportunities on the edges of technology?
I work as a web developer, project manager, and occasional jack-of-all-trades. What's the most interesting things I could reasonably do with a small budget marked "paid training"? [more inside]
posted by talldean at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by talldean at 11:54 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me find a nutritionist in Chicago?
I need to create a new way of eating; I'd like to hear from people who have found a nutritionist or a doctor in Chicago who they like and trust. [more inside]
How to get temporary Internet in Italy?
Need help getting a VIP access to the 'net while in Italy. [more inside]
posted by GJSchaller at 11:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by GJSchaller at 11:44 AM PST - 5 comments
Need help with big boy server upgrade questions.
I've come in possession of a Cisco MCS 7800 series server that I'd like to set up as a file server, but I'd like to upgrade it first. [more inside]
You don't hear this one every day.
I'd like to add a kitten to the family. However, I have a toy fox terrier which makes this difficult. Every cat I've had in the past would eventually begin stalking the dog, pawing him on his hindquarters and biting his neck. The dog would cower 24/7 and I ultimately needed to keep them in separate areas of the house, at all times, to protect him.
I've tried various methods to prevent this, but since the last time I've owned a cat was over five years ago I'm open to re-trying anything.
posted by biochemist at 11:21 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by biochemist at 11:21 AM PST - 12 comments
How long must we wait to be paid?
WV EmploymentFilter: Asking for a friend.
Can a WV employer legally require you to wait 12 weeks before receiving your first pay check? [more inside]
vuvuzela filtered radio
is there a web based radio station that streams live world cup match audio/commentary that's gone through a vuvuzela filter?
Will a BK hurt my chances at getting a job?
I have a job interview coming up that I'm a little nervous about, and needless to say I want some advice. It's a long read, so bring a cup of coffee for this one. If you can offer any insight or advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.
(Long story short, I've got a previous "BK" filing that I'm worried about) [more inside]
posted by wamsille at 10:52 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by wamsille at 10:52 AM PST - 7 comments
How can I best transfer all of my paper to the cloud and make it searchable?
How can I best transfer all of my paper to the cloud and make it searchable? [more inside]
What is this flying bug? [links to pics inside].
What is this flying bug? [links to pics inside]. From the file name, you can see we speculate that it is a hornet. This is possible where we are - the Ashdown Forest area of Mid Sussex, England - but it could also be a large wasp. This is relevant to us as my friend's 11 year old has had an enormous allergic reaction to a bee sting on his forehead 2 days ago, and looks like a junior albino Na'vi right now.
The beast was shoo-ed by me into the gap of our double glazing, where I took these pics an hour ago.
Cheers! [more inside]
posted by dash_slot- at 10:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by dash_slot- at 10:35 AM PST - 6 comments
BREAKING NEWS: buy this car, iPad, insurance
I've seen this stock photo used again and again over the last few months. My question: why this picture? [more inside]
posted by ASM at 10:29 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by ASM at 10:29 AM PST - 11 comments
Good tide pools near Santa Barbara CA?
Where are some good tide pools near Santa Barnara CA? [more inside]
How to negotiate insurance BS?
Twilight Zone-like parking lot fender bender scenario. Anyone with previous experience with a nutcase like this? [more inside]
How much weight can this glass top hold?
I have a desk with a glass top approx. 18" by 30", with the actual top a little over 1/4" thick. How much weight can I put on this thing without risking a crack? [more inside]
Need creative ideas for my son's graduation cards.
Need creative ideas for my son's graduation cards. [more inside]
Going away gift ideas for the South Korea bound BF?
What gift should I get for my boyfriend before he moves to South Korea for a year? [more inside]
How to handle deposit when you've been told that you have to move but have not been given a date to move?
Does my landlord - who told me I'd have to leave in the next few months - have to send me a letter asking me to vacate my apartment for me to avoid paying a penalty for giving them only 2 weeks notice? [more inside]
posted by pantufla at 9:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by pantufla at 9:58 AM PST - 9 comments
I just found out my mom has breast cancer. I don't know what to do.
I just found out my mom has breast cancer. I don't know what to do. [more inside]
NYC Public Assembly/Protest Laws
I am looking for some New York (City) laws and statues regarding public assembly. Specifically: is there any recourse against a group that stands around with a megaphone and screams? There has to be a decibel limit to how loud you can be in public, right? Less specifically: Do you need a permit to assemble if you have a certain number of people? What is the legal status of noise complaints? Anything related to this would be helpful. Thanks!
posted by Damn That Television at 9:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Damn That Television at 9:38 AM PST - 3 comments
Why are auto parts more standardized.
Why doesn't an auto manufacturer use more standardized body parts across the product line? I know many platforms share drivetrain components (Audi/VW etc), but wouldn't it be cheaper to extend the concept to the rest of the car? Or is it all just marketing and perceived product differentiation? [more inside]
posted by TDIpod at 9:15 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by TDIpod at 9:15 AM PST - 11 comments
Where to stay and what to do on the drive from Montreal to Halifax
We are taking several days to drive from Montreal to Halifax next week and we're looking for interesting things to see and do along the way. Never been to the east side of Canada before. Bonus points for suggestions of good vegetarian restaurants. [more inside]
posted by metaname at 8:57 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by metaname at 8:57 AM PST - 18 comments
Please help me with my webdesign decision overload!
I need help determining the right web tools to use to create a site with limited and very specific capabilities. I've asked all the computer people I know what I should do and they all say it can be done but they aren't sure how so I am turning to you. [more inside]
posted by rachums at 8:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by rachums at 8:56 AM PST - 10 comments
Can you figure out this graffiti that has strange, asian looking characters?
Can you figure out this graffiti that has strange, asian looking characters? [more inside]
posted by wooh at 8:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by wooh at 8:50 AM PST - 8 comments
He wants an "orgasm of color"
I'm working on some of the set pieces for the musical version of Two Gentlemen of Verona and the director says he wants an "orgasm of color" for the Milan portions. What rain-proof, lightweight, quickly executable ideas do you have? [more inside]
posted by madred at 8:47 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by madred at 8:47 AM PST - 9 comments
Shipping Nightmare
Advice on shipping a gift from Russia? Or advice on buying a gift online in the U.S.? [more inside]
How do I keep track of different project ideas?
How do you make note of different project ideas and various information that relates to it? Preferably a system that could scale well between an abstract idea and a really detailed one. [more inside]
posted by ejfox at 8:13 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ejfox at 8:13 AM PST - 3 comments
How can I file documents visually?
How can I visually file my documents? Is there a way that I can use flowcharts and other visual tools to file documents? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 8:12 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 8:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Jubulani forever?
With the controversy over the new ball, this reminds me of EVERY world cup, when Adidas introduces a new ball for the tournament and there's controversy. Are the balls adopted for all FIFA competitions/top level leagues after the World Cup Finals?
Would you like porridge or gruel?
My cooking vs. a very picky group -- please help my cooking emerge victorious! [more inside]
Magical Engineering
Resources for the magic trick inventor/builder? [more inside]
posted by DU at 7:53 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by DU at 7:53 AM PST - 10 comments
The stars at night, are big and bright... *clap clap clap clap*
Big Bend v. Guadalupe Mountains: Help me not die out in the deserts of West Texas in August! (Part Two In a Series) [more inside]
posted by greekphilosophy at 7:50 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by greekphilosophy at 7:50 AM PST - 19 comments
New Plavix user asks "do I need a medalert bracelet?"
So, as of today I'm off coumadin and on Plavix. I wore (and still have on) a medalert bracelet for the former drug at my doctor's insistence. I forgot to ask him about this detail when I saw him today. [more inside]
Freighting heavy stuff to Ethiopia
What's the most reliable and inexpensive way of freighting to Addis Ababa from Europe?
I am sending books to a library & they obviously weigh a lot. [more inside]
Your abandoned beater is still an upgrade from my old Trek
Why are there all these abandoned bikes and bike locks? Do people forget where they parked? [more inside]
Ask me. Prompt me. Wait for me. Please, let me give it to you!
I was very excited to set up my Bluetooth headphones on my new netbook. It worked great! I went about my business, and then I needed to reboot. Suddenly...no more great. Windows has completely forgotten about the passkey, and won't ask me for it again. [more inside]
My inkjet printer won't print blue
I have a Canon Pixma MP150 inkjet printer which is several years old. It has always worked fine, with no real problems. I've just replaced the colour ink cartridge, but the blue ink now won't print. [more inside]
I know what I know but I don't know how I know it.
I've been asked to give private English tuition to a twenty-something Brazilian acquaintance who currently has nothing more than a most basic grasp of the language. Essentially, we would be starting at zero. I'm a native English speaker but, although I have had brief stints teaching English as a second language to groups, I have no idea where to begin when it comes to teaching privately. [more inside]
posted by Zé Pequeno at 3:55 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Zé Pequeno at 3:55 AM PST - 6 comments
World Cup viewing in Madrid
Three friends and I are in Madrid. Where should we go to watch today's Spain v Switzerland match? [more inside]
Seriously: When do "lo" and "la" mean "him" and "her" instead of "it." HELP!
I've studied spanish off and on forever. Immersion-wise, otherwise. The one thing that kills me is object pronouns. Help me figure out when I should use "la/lo" and when I should use "le." (Specifically I have trouble with this when referring to another human being.) [more inside]
June 15
down and out in a foreign land
Help me cope with the depression that's creeping up on me while I spend the summer in a foreign city, without access to therapy or self-help books. [more inside]
T-t-t-telephone
I got a phone number at a bar...Now what? [more inside]
Onwards?
Looking for a simple yale key with no writing on it, and can't find one anywhere. [more inside]
I need help coming up with short film scenes for two or three actors.
I'm teaching a film class for gifted teenagers. I need help thinking of short scenes from films for acting / directing practice. [more inside]
Angry chicken needed. Roosters need not apply.
I have a lot of wild birds in our garden because I have five birdfeeders year round. The neighbor's cat likes staking out the birds and killing whatever he can catch. I'm thinking about getting a chicken or two to help clean up the extra bird food and possibly keep the cat out of the garden. Good idea or no? [more inside]
posted by fiercekitten at 8:50 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by fiercekitten at 8:50 PM PST - 33 comments
Starting a Biz
Starting something like a business in a very unique location. [more inside]
posted by past at 8:33 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by past at 8:33 PM PST - 23 comments
Who is Keyser Soze?
I am sure that once upon a time, before the movie was released, I saw a teaser poster for the Usual Suspects that simply said "Who is Keyser Soze?". In my minds eye I want to say the poster was all black, but I may be making that part up, It could have had the lineup from the final poster.
Anyone remember this poster?
girls and grandmas just wanna have fun...
Help me plan a multi-generational bachelorette party in Courthouse/Clarendon (Arlington, VA)! [more inside]
Is it safe to eat maggots/mealworms?
A friend gave me some freshly picked porcini (boletus) mushrooms. Some of the bigger ones which looked fine on the outside, were almost hollow and full of bugs inside. They were squiggly white worm-like, with black heads. Either maggots or mealworms. I don't have a problem eating insects, but was wondering if it's safe to eat this particular type of bug? Thanks.
DisneyWorld planning
We will probably be taking the kids to Disneyworld this winter during a planned trip to Florida. What do I have to plan in advance? [more inside]
Help me get SOLID - Solid State Drives, that is
Help me pick an SSD! I'm looking for a solid state drive (SSD) with great performance at the lowest possible price, but I hardly understand what I'm looking for. [more inside]
posted by speedgraphic at 6:36 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by speedgraphic at 6:36 PM PST - 14 comments
Advantages of a 2nd BA in law from Oxford?
I will be receiving an AB in Philosophy from a strong liberal arts college next year, with a 3.5 - 3.6 GPA. I'd like to continue my education at a T14 law school, but what (other?) opportunities/advantages would a second BA in Law from Oxford University bring? [more inside]
posted by Picklegnome at 6:06 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Picklegnome at 6:06 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I get into Comic Con 2010?
I would like to go to some portion of Comic Con 2010. How do I get in? [more inside]
Beautiful online photo galleries.
What are the most beautiful non-Flash photo galleries you've seen on the web? [more inside]
What's wrong with my riding mower?
My Craftsman riding lawn mower was belching white smoke and barely crawling forward this evening, so the lawn did not get mowed. In examining it, the air filter looks nasty, and the belt I can get to without disassembling stuff feels very loose. That belt appears to drive the blades. It's an 8 year old mower with a B&S engine The belts are original, and the air filter might be too. I don't remember when I last changed it. I change the oil and sharpen the blades in the spring and the thing just runs. It had be running OK, but a little rough, prior to today.
My question - it is likely a simple tune up and new belts fixes my symptoms? If odds are it is something more complicated I'd rather just get it fixed by a pro and be done with it. I can handle the simple tune up, but if it's likely to be in vain...
posted by COD at 5:45 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by COD at 5:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Who owns it?
Recommend a carpet/upholstery cleaner in Toronto.
Can you recommend a carpet cleaning company in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 5:16 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 5:16 PM PST - 2 comments
high beams headache
My friend's car (a 2001 nissan altima) today has a problem. The high beams will not turn off. All regular lights work, but whether the car is on or off, the high beams are on.
Any suggestions?
posted by glaucon at 5:08 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by glaucon at 5:08 PM PST - 4 comments
No proscuitto for the pregnant?
Newly pregnant, ate a small bite of prosciutto. I would like to finish it. Can I? [more inside]
Would you recomend "paint on screen" or "screen goo" for a projector setup?
How much money do I need to spend to learn more about my Facebook Page fans?
My Facebook page recently exceeded 10,000 "likes." I'd like to know more about these folks, beyond what Facebook provides via their Insights Tool, so I'm asking them to complete a brief survey that automatically enters them in a drawing. What is an appropriate incentive? [more inside]
posted by Short Attention Sp at 4:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Short Attention Sp at 4:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Future Honeymooners In Search of Honeymoon
Honeymoon Filter: Help! We’re getting married this September and need help picking out a honeymoon destination. We had something planned, but the wonderful people at BP have created some complications. [more inside]
Can you id this spider?
Need help identifying this spider? (Found in Northeast. Link to pictures inside). [more inside]
posted by jeremias at 4:26 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jeremias at 4:26 PM PST - 10 comments
Song Featuring a Funny Name?
What is the song from the 1960s or so with the funny male name in it? I was explaining to some friends the other day that when I was a kid I thought Simon & Garfunkel was one guy, Simon N. Garfunkel - a funny name like that funny man's name in some song from around the same time (sixties or seventies, but it could have been a fifties song). I can't think of the name or the song, though. Anyone?
posted by tamaraster at 4:10 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by tamaraster at 4:10 PM PST - 23 comments
It's not me, it's them
What to say about terrible, nightmare employer if it comes up? [more inside]
There's a fungus amoung us.
Should I stay or should I go? (Apartment rental version.) [more inside]
Can I smell your beer? Just smell it.
How do I enjoy drinking less more? [more inside]
What to do near Nevada City, CA?
I'm going to be in Nevada City, California for work next week, and I'm planning to add on an extra personal day or two to the trip. What town to stay in for the personal day to best enable fun activities, and what to do? [more inside]
posted by soleiluna at 3:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by soleiluna at 3:32 PM PST - 9 comments
Textbooks on system neuroscience
Does anyone have any recommendations for textbooks on systems, and to a lesser extent cognitive, neuroscience?
posted by SollosQ at 3:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by SollosQ at 3:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Where should two lazy, crazy kids honeymoon in Maui?
What part of Maui should we go to for a relaxed, romantic honeymoon?
After a fair bit of research, we're thinking of renting a condo, probably on the West side, although even that's not firm. The question is which part of Maui? This thread has us leaning toward Napili or Kihei but since we've never been there before it all feels a bit like a shot in the dark, especially since condo rental sites like VRBO are so huge and confusing. [more inside]
posted by mostlymartha at 2:38 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by mostlymartha at 2:38 PM PST - 23 comments
Blogs/Articles about no video media.
I'm looking for inspiring blogs and articles on, not only not watching tv, but not watching movies or any video entertainment. [more inside]
How much chicory?
In New Orleans-style coffee with chicory, what are the ratios of coffee vs. chicory? [more inside]
posted by that possible maker of pork sausages at 2:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by that possible maker of pork sausages at 2:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Is my camera haunted?
Why is my film camera making a weird noise? [more inside]
Disposable cell phone
I'm a Canadian planning a trip to the Disney World this fall. My current cell phone has ridiculous roaming rates, so I won't be bringing it with me. I live very close to the border, and thought I would go over the border and buy a cheap prepaid phone a few weeks before my trip, so that I can activate it, and give the number out to people before I go. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
no, not a bird
Mysterybeepfilter: since 2 weeks ago, something beeps in regular intervals behind the house... [more inside]
posted by Namlit at 1:41 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Namlit at 1:41 PM PST - 9 comments
Bed Movers...no, not that kind...needed in Independence, Missouri.
Lazy Moving Filter: I need to find a company to move a full-sized bed from House A in Independence, Missouri, to House B in Independence, Missouri. [more inside]
Do you have any tips or preferred retailers to recommend as I amass a collection of formal attire?
I'm needing to amass a basic collection of formal wear. Do you have any tips or pointers? [more inside]
posted by dep at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dep at 1:02 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I get some ceiling vents to stay in place?
How do I get a ceiling vent to stay in place? [more inside]
posted by orange swan at 1:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by orange swan at 1:02 PM PST - 7 comments
A professional look, without a lot of professional stuff
Website filter: how to design one for a writer or other professional who doesn't have a lot to show off? [more inside]
I thought I knew how to use the machine.
YANMPersonalTrainer: Should I keep my feet flat when using the elliptical machine or should I faux-run like the guy using the machine next to me?
posted by bluejayway at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by bluejayway at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
How to Hash?
I’ve been invited to my first Hash, and I was wondering what I can expect – any MeFites run with the Hash House Harriers? [more inside]
Removing occasional (yet consistent) audio noise from video?
Inspired by this LifeHacker post, is there a way to eliminate uniform, occasional (not constant) noise in a self-shot video without ruining the rest of the audio? [more inside]
What is the best way to review conversational Spanish?
What is the best way to review conversational Spanish? A website, CD, book? Recommendations? [more inside]
posted by mortaddams at 12:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mortaddams at 12:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Shoes, shoes, shoes.
What can I do to ensure that my high-heeled strappy leather sandals will last longer than one season? [more inside]
posted by halogen at 12:07 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by halogen at 12:07 PM PST - 6 comments
1099 rate for taxonomists?
I'm curious as to how much taxonomists earn per hour? [more inside]
Seeking recommendations for camping in the New River Gorge National Park
Camping in the New River Gorge, seeking recommendations for picking a camping area. [more inside]
Open-source alternatives to SharePoint for small/medium businesses?
I'm looking for an open-source alternative to SharePoint for a small workgroup. The main thing we need is reasonably robust document management/distribution, but other features (workgroup calendaring, etc.) would be useful. We're using a wiki now to distribute docs and we need better metadata, version control, etc.
The solution needs to run on Linux (ideally). The obvious candidates seem to be Alfresco Community Edition or Liferay, but I have zero practical experience using or administering either. Thanks in advance, hive mind, for any tips or advice you can offer.
posted by enrevanche at 11:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by enrevanche at 11:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Repelling Peter Cottontail
How do I make my yard less rabbit friendly? [more inside]
posted by moviehawk at 11:40 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by moviehawk at 11:40 AM PST - 24 comments
So I've got Google Storage. Yup. And?
What do I do with Google Storage? [more inside]
Best motorcycle/scooter jacket for San Francisco?
What's the best motorcycle/scooter jacket for daily commute riding in San Francisco? [more inside]
Help me host a sweet reception
We’ve decided to do a Candy Buffet for our wedding reception in early August. I decided to ditch the color theme in favor of a “really yummy candy” theme. I’ve found several places from which I could purchase candy in bulk, now I just need help deciding what to get… [more inside]
posted by Palmcorder Yajna at 11:28 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Palmcorder Yajna at 11:28 AM PST - 42 comments
How do I compel removal of my personal info from Internet searches?
What legal recourse do I have to force a publisher of my personal information on the Internet to remove it? [more inside]
Yet another bag question.
I need a new bag that will hold all my stuff, look good, and won't make my shoulder sore. [more inside]
What to see and how to stay safe in Detroit?
DetroitFilter: I will be in Detroit for a conference next week. Help me figure out some issues of safety and sightseeing. [more inside]
Shopping like mom used to
I'm looking for something that may or may not exist: A website/program that can give me a food plan for a month or so, complete with recipes and shopping list. Is there anything like that out there? [more inside]
Building maintenance staff tipping? (Non-holiday related)
Building maintenance staff tipping? (Non-holiday related) [more inside]
Friends 4 now benefits later?
How to tell a friends with benefits that you dont want the benefits for now but perhaps may want them later? [more inside]
Shut up and let me go?
Do I let my dad back in my life? He was basically absent for my entire childhood, and often I feel at peace with excising him from my adulthood life as well. However, he'll email me on occasion and I feel this terrible pang, a worry that I'll regret not knowing him when it's too late to make amends. If you were in a similar situation, what did you do? [more inside]
I'm thinking Dead Kennedys had the right idea...
Is it within bounds to ask a landlord to waive a month's rent if we've been without AC for weeks due to poor decisions he's made? (extensive details inside) [more inside]
Why won't my Mac recognize my external hard drive??
Why won't my Mac recognize my external harddrive? [more inside]
posted by torisaur at 10:46 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by torisaur at 10:46 AM PST - 4 comments
I want to program. for science!
How can I break in to scientific programming? [more inside]
posted by bleary at 10:39 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by bleary at 10:39 AM PST - 28 comments
Where can I find plastic inserts for T-shirts?
Where can I find plastic inserts for T-shirts? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 10:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by adipocere at 10:30 AM PST - 3 comments
How does an American expat set up a local German bank account?
How do I set up a German bank account and transfer my US banking to it? [more inside]
Am I Eligible to Work for my Former Employer?
I've had a few interviews lately and the follow question keeps coming up. "Are you eligible to work for you former employer?" What would make me not eligible to work for them? [more inside]
What's the 1am train shenanigans about then?
My bedroom balcony is right next to a train line. Often late at night after the trains stop running, what appears to be maintainence workers alite on and around the tracks, and bang about. What sort of maintainence are they likely to be doing that needs to be done so regularly? [more inside]
posted by ultrabuff at 9:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ultrabuff at 9:51 AM PST - 9 comments
B and B in Woodstock?
Can anyone recommend a b and b or a hotel in Woodstock, NY? [more inside]
posted by Ollie at 9:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Ollie at 9:36 AM PST - 10 comments
What do you wish you knew/did before you moved abroad?
What do you wish you knew/did before you moved abroad? [more inside]
What are the worst celebrity endorsements?
Find me some horrible, unsolicited celebrity endorsements. [more inside]
posted by ODiV at 9:30 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by ODiV at 9:30 AM PST - 24 comments
Academia to Development?
If you were interviewing me, could I spin a CS-related minor, plus three years of grad school experience that involved software development, plus several relevant internships that involved development into a good sell for a back-end or generalist web development job? [more inside]
What to-do list app am I looking for?
In an immigration status pickle and needs ideas about how to move to Canada!
HOW AM I GOING TO MOVE?! I have to make a one way trip to Canada and live there. Due to my visa/immigration status I don't know if I can come back into the US. [more inside]
Drupal's old and busted. What's the new hotness?
Looking for a Drupal replacement for a small community with specific requirements. [more inside]
Hebrew Translation
I found an old parchment scroll while looking through my old family papers. There is Hebrew written in black ink on it, and it is dated 1896. [more inside]
posted by elis at 8:37 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by elis at 8:37 AM PST - 7 comments
I, of course, don't see color . . .
Can anyone point me to some samples of diversity statements, specifically ones to be written for a potential employer? [more inside]
Your resume looks terrible...you're hired
World Cup filter: How does current Côte d'Ivoire manager and former England manager Sven-Göran Eriksson keep finding work? [more inside]
posted by hiteleven at 8:31 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by hiteleven at 8:31 AM PST - 23 comments
Looking for a better key ring
I'm looking for something better than the standard round wire to hold my (very few) keys and loyalty tags. [more inside]
posted by immlass at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by immlass at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Friend or what?
Is a fair-weather friend worth keeping? [more inside]
I'm overqualified, but still worth hiring
I'm interviewing shortly for a job for which I'm clearly overqualified. If you've done this, how did you approach it in the interview? [more inside]
Where have these people been hiding?
The show Intervention has been on for a while. How do they still find addicts who do not know they are being filmed for it? [more inside]
posted by shaarog at 8:18 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by shaarog at 8:18 AM PST - 27 comments
Information wants to be free, at least for the next month or so...
Someone just called me asking if they could deliver free copies of The National Post for a month's trial period. Apparently I am under no obligation to renew or pay for a subscription, and they gave me a phone number and ID of the telemarketer who called me if I want to cancel.
Issues of politics and/or newspaper quality aside, would I be getting myself into any trouble if I said yes to this supposedly strings-free offer?
posted by spoobnooble at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by spoobnooble at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Please help me convert my morning coffee habit to tea
I'm Tired of coffee in the morning. I want to try to kick coffee and embrace tea for a bunch of reasons. I currently make my coffee in a 5 cup maker (drip). Can I convert the coffee maker to a tea maker? I need one hearty mug and one travel mug to be filled for my morning routine. Help! [more inside]
posted by cmar618 at 8:03 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by cmar618 at 8:03 AM PST - 20 comments
Help me get transportation on the res.
How can I rent a car for a month, and drive a lot, without spending a fortune? [more inside]
posted by genmonster at 7:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by genmonster at 7:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Shaving question
Shaving question [more inside]
flat tire without spare
No spare tire in car!! Need advice on good 12 V (plug into cigarette lighter socket) tire inflater and fix-a-flat [more inside]
What are your favourite recipes that use no fresh ingredients?
What are your favourite recipes that use no fresh ingredients? [more inside]
Do I need the 32-bit or 64-bit Oracle client?
I'm migrating a data-driven web application written in classic ASP from a development server running Windows Server 2003 (32-bit) and a previous version of IIS to a new development server running Windows Server 2008 (64-bit) and IIS7. I need to install the Oracle 10g client on the new server to connect to an existing Oracle DB, but that DB is served on a machine running 32-bit Windows. So which version of the Oracle client for Windows should I install, the 32-bit or 64-bit version?
posted by saulgoodman at 7:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by saulgoodman at 7:38 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me come up with a summer lesson plan!
I'm tutoring a high school (about to be) sophomore over the summer. Without classes, I'm responsible for coming up with some kind of a lesson plan. What awesome things can we do together? [more inside]
sudsy mug
No Smoke, No Sleep
Do you have any good methods for "hacking" nicotine-reduction insomnia? I'm quitting smoking, and I can successfully handle the withdrawal during the day using meditation, exercise and willpower. However, when it's time to sleep, I just don't get sleepy or tired unless I have a cigarette. [more inside]
posted by krilli at 7:10 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by krilli at 7:10 AM PST - 5 comments
Vintage running shorts!
Need some help finding vintage running shorts, on the cheap if possible. [more inside]
How to get TV to show a color picture
We bought an used Insignia TV and hooked it up to our comcast cable box. Unfortunately, we can get a picture but it is only in black and white. I've taken the cables in the back and moved them around and the only result I can get is in one of the inputs there is a small amount of color that shows on the screen that correlates to sound vibrations. I've used the remote to turn up the color and it has no effect. What can I do to fix this?
posted by josher71 at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by josher71 at 5:45 AM PST - 9 comments
Why is there a handle attached to this brick wall?
Why is there a handle attached to this brick wall? [more inside]
posted by Nufkin at 4:11 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Nufkin at 4:11 AM PST - 17 comments
Will we have the itch?
We've already agreed to move in to a new apartment in two weeks, but we've received some insider information that the unit had bedbugs. What should we do? [more inside]
posted by kaudio at 3:50 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by kaudio at 3:50 AM PST - 7 comments
Biarritz recommendations
Wanting recommendations for interesting places to go, things to see, restaurants, beaches in and around Biarritz, France. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu at 3:34 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mairuzu at 3:34 AM PST - 8 comments
Write to me, Stick Stickly.
NYC Filter: I'll be staying on the edge of the L.E.S. and NoLIta for 4 weeks. What neighborhood-unique shops/sights/foods must I enjoy while I'm there? (Anything in South Manhattan welcome, but LES-centric preferred.) [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 3:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by the NATURAL at 3:32 AM PST - 18 comments
Am I an Android?
I'm thinking of buying a Samsung I5700 Galaxy Spica as my first Android phone. I'm a Nokia user whose e71 is feeling a bit tight and so I'd like a cheap way to get my Android toes wet.
I have a couple of questions though ... [more inside]
The dispersal of humans.
Through the millennia of the history of our species, has every square meter of the planet, at one time or another, been trod upon by the human foot? [more inside]
Advice for Alaska trip?
Suggestions on how to pack for our first vacation to Alaska, and family-friendly/budget-friendly things to see/do? Anything we shouldn't miss? [more inside]
teleportation would make this much easier
How could I ensure that a surprise trip overseas with my wife remains a surprise for her, without any logistical hiccups? [more inside]
June 14
Help me make a delicious deep dish pizza
I'm going to be making my first deep-dish pizza soon. Help me make it awesome. [more inside]
posted by ORthey at 11:50 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ORthey at 11:50 PM PST - 11 comments
Handling vehicle reregistration timing
Is there a better way to handle this vehicle registration timing issue? [more inside]
posted by bookdragoness at 11:39 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by bookdragoness at 11:39 PM PST - 8 comments
Who should I teach? K - 2, or 4 - 7?
Elementary school teacher: Kindergarten - Grade 2, or Grade 4 - Grade 7? [more inside]
Help: where to watch the NBA finals; we don't have TV!
Where is a good place to watch the NBA finals in the Berkeley/Oakland area for unlikely sports fans? [more inside]
posted by desl at 10:34 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by desl at 10:34 PM PST - 5 comments
I backed into a concrete pillar, halp!
I backed into a concrete structural beam in a parking garage. Will my car be okay/did I need to report this "accident" to the police? [more inside]
How to return from another mental health week?
I'm a special snowflake going back to my job after absences caused by my funky brain chemistry. How can do this in the least awkward manner possible? [more inside]
Entrepreneurship: boiler-plate trend or the way of the future?
I am a young person terrified of this so-called 'new economy' we are entering. I don't have the entrepreneurial streak that everyone says is necessary for success, and my strengths are not ones valued in the labor market. How do I avoid underemployment and unemployment? [more inside]
Advice on my trip to Spain?
I'm going on a trip to Spain with my classmates on Wednesday, any advice? [more inside]
What's the best portable office supply case that will fit in a backpack?
I need help finding a good portable office supply case. [more inside]
posted by AmitinLA at 9:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by AmitinLA at 9:47 PM PST - 5 comments
I want goo-goo eyes, not "goo-goo-ga-ga".
When I met my boyfriend, he was dry and witty, but now that we're comfortable, he has started to cutsey-talk constantly, and I don't like it. I wonder if this babytalking softie is who he really is on the inside, and the dry jokes were just a social defense mechanism for the rest of the world. Obviously in a relationship you'd want your partner to be their true, vulnerable self; but what if you might actually like their tough, social front better? How to deal? [more inside]
Hebrew name ups and downs
If I were to convert to Judaism, and my dad was already Jewish, would I need to know his Hebrew name? [more inside]
Help me find the perfect candy bar
What's a higher quality or darker chocolate version of Nestle Crunch? [more inside]
How can I convert this flash website into HTML?
How can I convert this flash website to html? [more inside]
posted by ptsampras14 at 8:59 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by ptsampras14 at 8:59 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me find a Spanish-language medical drama
Help me find a Spanish-language medical drama to improve my Spanish. Bonus points if it's available free and legally on-line (Hulu etc.) or via Netflix. I'm not looking for a telenovela - I would prefer something like ER or Chicago Hope. I've already seen some of Destinos. Spanish-subtitled episodes of ER, etc. would be a second choice. Please, save my patients from my gringa Spanish!
How to help a carsick 2-year-old?
Please call my name (and give me music recommendations), Alejandro
Is there a Spanish language equivalent of Lady Gaga? [more inside]
In Search of Bug-Free Magic
Are there bugs in Penn and Teller's Vegas act? [more inside]
posted by Failure31 at 7:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Failure31 at 7:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Simple Thévenin equivalent?
What is the Thévenin equivalent of this circuit? [more inside]
posted by PuGZ at 7:36 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by PuGZ at 7:36 PM PST - 6 comments
Make me a library! Okay, you're a library!
I am interested in becoming a library (not a librarian). How do I do this? [more inside]
Toward responsible acquisition of large pine cones
Acquisition of a big pine cone. [more inside]
posted by Chef Flamboyardee at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Chef Flamboyardee at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Spanish proverb filter
Can you tell me anything about this quote: "The lucky man has a daughter as his first child. -- Spanish Proverb"? Or do you know of any others in the same vein? [more inside]
Making a library database?
I'd like to create a library database which would searchable in multiple fields and on the web. Any advice? [more inside]
good, free online World Cup?
Looking for a decent (free) online site for viewing the World Cup.
Past soccer games too.
Need human advice about how to be a good human
How do I be a good friend to a guy with whom I need to break it off? [more inside]
English GPS to use in Japan?
I want to use an English language handheld GPS in Japan for walking travel. Which brands provide such maps, since my knowledge of kanji is non-existent?
Help my husband turn (sartorially) Japanese.
Help my husband find some clothes to fit his average-height, slim physique. While in Japan. [more inside]
Best benchtop microplate centrifuge
Can anyone recommend a compact benchtop centrifuge that accepts 96-well plates? [more inside]
posted by Lord Force Crater at 6:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Lord Force Crater at 6:42 PM PST - 3 comments
One Organizationl System to rule them all/ One System to find them/ One System to bring them all/ and in the madness bind them
Organizational Filter: Looking for core Systems/Philosophies and "build-around" tools to radically self-organize my Personal Life & Creative Projects. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 6:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 6:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Better bathroom cheaply.
I want to buy bathroom reno stuff (vanity, sink, medicine cabinet) for approximately Ikea-prices, but not at Ikea, and preferably somewhere in Toronto. [more inside]
Interchangeable Canon/Nikon lens?
Is it possible to use a lens made for a Canon Digital Rebel with a Nikon D70? [more inside]
posted by Unsomnambulist at 6:35 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Unsomnambulist at 6:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me find fabric for my dress!
I want to make this dress. I love the fabric used in the photo, but I'm not sure what to search for to find something like it. Please hope me.....
Please don't drop my files.
Mac OSX to Windows computer back-up software: an easy and reliable method for keeping copies and not losing anything at all in the process, please. [more inside]
How bad do sprained ankles get, anyway?
I have a sprained ankle. Is it worth going to the emergency room for, or can I wait until tomorrow for a regular clinic? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 6:05 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Phire at 6:05 PM PST - 19 comments
What's the cheapest way to go?
When buying paper goods and health and beauty products, can anybody list stores/store types in order from cheapest to least expensive? My list, which I don't know whether it's correct, is: [more inside]
MD no like handhelds
Having an HTS Droid Eris and a 2006 car which knows nothing of bluetooth, have any of you wonderful people found a bluetooth retrofit kit that might do good voice contact recognition or (at minimum) good voice dialling; has a decent speakerphone option; and basically keeps me from having to finger through a lot of comtacts? I'm a former BlackBerry user (alas, let go, no more BB) and would appreciate your experiences. Thanks mind!
posted by nj_subgenius at 5:06 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by nj_subgenius at 5:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for Sandals!
Help me find some great leather-free sandals. [more inside]
Did you know this little girl, in say, 1949?
In 1949 my father immigrated to the US through Ellis Is. and the moment was captured in a newspaper photo essay that featured another passenger on the the boat, a 3 year old girl. Anybody recognize her? [more inside]
Anyone want to buy me a drink?
In downtown cleveland tonight, came on an impromptu roadtrip, and leaving in the am. Staying at the holiday inn express and wondering where to get a beer? Already visited corner alley, was a decent time, but i crave more of a bar. Where does metafilter suggest i go? Just keep it within walking distance of the hotel
posted by deezil at 4:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by deezil at 4:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me help him get this job!
My uncle is trying to get an interview with a company that counts my lab among its (relatively few) clients. I have a contact within the company who is not in the HR department, nor the department he wants to work in. Realistically, can I help him get an interview/a job? [more inside]
Photo storage
Help me back up my 25,000 photos in a safe, reliable, convenient way. [more inside]
Melted plastic in a barbecue
OMGWTFBBQFilter: I left a wire brush inside my propane barbecue when lighting it up, and it got a little bit...molten. How do I clean this up? [more inside]
posted by The Lurkers Support Me in Email at 3:46 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by The Lurkers Support Me in Email at 3:46 PM PST - 13 comments
Problem with Security Certificate errors
Two websites that I go to infrequently and require logins and passwords are now generating warnings with the website's security certificate. I have no idea what to do. [more inside]
Choosing SuperMicro over Dell / IBM / HP, any regrets?
Choosing SuperMicro over Dell / IBM / HP, any regrets? [more inside]
The carpet tumbleweeds are taking over!
Upright vacuum recs? Our Oreck is well and truly DEAD. [more inside]
posted by BostonTerrier at 3:12 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by BostonTerrier at 3:12 PM PST - 17 comments
Sample Cylinder
I work in an analytical lab. We work with a lot of sample cylinders that have valves that we open and close. The valve knobs are round textured metal disc, kinda like a really thick quarter (maybe little larger).
I am looking for an power tool that would allow me to open and close these valves. Here is a link of how the cylinder and valve looks like
Thanks
Noodles
How to safely sell a used iPhone?
PC to HDTV?
Is there a way to watch computer videos, like those on the PBS website, on our HDTV? [more inside]
Wincross is awesome but expensive--are there cheaper packages that do the same thing?
Freelancer needs software with crosstab and table generation similar to Wincross, without the crazy licensing cost. [more inside]
Did I get ripped off by a misleading lease agreement?
Vancouver BC Rental Agreement: Heat and Hot Water included. Or is it? [more inside]
posted by porpoise at 2:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by porpoise at 2:46 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me understand Li-Ion batteries!
Battery and blinky light gurus - help me power my LED jacket! It apparently loves to eat batteries. [more inside]
Red Bull Air Race Tickets - worth it?
Is it worth getting tickets for the Red Bull Air Race - New York? How's the view from the ground? I enjoy watching it on TV and YouTube, am I going to be disappointed by watching it from the ground? [more inside]
posted by exhilaration at 2:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by exhilaration at 2:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Way to cancel vuvezela drone sound?
Does anyone here at metafilter have the influence to encourage the sound engineers of the World Cup broadcasts to use a notch filter or phase cancellation on the vuvuzela horn drone? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 2:23 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 2:23 PM PST - 20 comments
ADHD Specialists in New York
Can you recommend ADHD specialist psychiatrists in New York that are not at the Hallowell Center? [more inside]
She turned me into a newt, but I got better
Should I go to my followup medical visit if my condition is gone? [more inside]
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 2:10 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by L'Estrange Fruit at 2:10 PM PST - 13 comments
Acting Manager position has come up, I'm a hesitant senior staff: what would you do?
We have two managers in our dept: one was just promoted. They are seeking an Acting manager for 2 mos. I don't want to be a manager, but I'm one of the most senior staff. Please help me stop freaking out. [more inside]
posted by SarahbytheSea at 2:06 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by SarahbytheSea at 2:06 PM PST - 13 comments
System Administrator or Systems Administrator?
Which job title is correct: system administrator or systems administrator? Alternatives like sysadmin are too informal and the actual job title is unrelated.
Murder on an ice floe
You are not my research assistant but I need a hand to get to the first rung. Homicide on an international ice floe. [more inside]
posted by KneeDeep at 1:48 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by KneeDeep at 1:48 PM PST - 9 comments
Tough Love.
Looking for advice on refurbished Toughbook laptops. [more inside]
Having some technical difficulty with Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac. Please help!
In the process of reformatting my resume in Microsoft Word 2008 for Mac and having some technical difficulties with. Your expertise please! [more inside]
Keep me cool!
Solar powered attic fan + powered attic fan = cool house or armageddon? [more inside]
posted by Zoyashka at 12:51 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Zoyashka at 12:51 PM PST - 14 comments
"Taking it slow"
"Taking it slow" - What exactly does this mean in my situation? [more inside]
posted by floweredfish at 12:49 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by floweredfish at 12:49 PM PST - 31 comments
Give me a break
In the state of California, what is the minimum number of hours a non-exempt, hourly employee must work before taking his/her thirty minute meal break? [more inside]
The oil spill is bad, isn't it?
Any ammo for an argument with someone who doesn't think the BP oil spill is bad? [more inside]
posted by adverb at 12:40 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by adverb at 12:40 PM PST - 25 comments
How can I help revive my partner's sexual appetite?
My partner has recently gone through a painful divorce and totally lost his libido. How can I help revive his sexual appetite? [more inside]
Can I get affordable insurance with a pre-existing condition after living abroad?
Should I keep my US-based health insurance while I am working abroad for a year in Japan? I have a pre-existing condition. [more inside]
if the flag were orange and purple song writers would be outta luck
Why do we say "red, white and blue" to describe the American flag? Who, or what, decided that order?
What can I do with my new toy?
Lifelong PC user that just bought an Apple laptop. What are the first things I should do to make my experience great for years to come? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 at 12:32 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by jourman2 at 12:32 PM PST - 24 comments
Experimentalism from the rest of the world?
Other than Butoh, what experimental or avant garde arts have originated outside of European culture. [more inside]
posted by idiopath at 12:30 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by idiopath at 12:30 PM PST - 11 comments
How long does it take to drive from Monterey to Hearst Castle, along Highway 1?
My family and I will be taking a road trip along California's Highway 1 from Monterey to Solvang in mid-September. We want to stop for a tour of Hearst Castle along the way. What time should we leave Monterey, and by extension, which tour timeslot should we schedule? [more inside]
If I could just find some beats I would so drop them.
Point an old school composer toward making electronic music, especially with these so-called 'beats' all the kids are talking about. [more inside]
I needs me some SFF goodness!
Help me find an online builder of small form factor (Shuttle-like) PCs for gamers. My Google-Fu is weak today. [more inside]
Best movie quote about revenge?
What's the best revenge quote you can think of? Something like ''I'll be back.'' or ''Prepare to meet your maker.'' [more inside]
Fathering without fear.
What are some good resources (websites, podcasts, books) for new parents that avoid fear-mongering? [more inside]
How do we reap when our beds are turning?
Questions about soil preparation and space planning for garden beds [more inside]
Captain Robo Gold Armor 80s Man
HelpMeThinkOfThisMovie/TVShowFilter: back in the mid-80s I used to rent these VHS kids movies about a sci future where this special group of soldiers (or something) wore their own individual Robo-Cop-Like Suits. It was NOT animated. The main character wore gold armor suit and I think had a Cyclops-like visor. I want to say the word "Captain" was in the title... [more inside]
posted by Lacking Subtlety at 11:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Lacking Subtlety at 11:46 AM PST - 9 comments
It's yet ANOTHER "Help me buy a bag posts!"
I am ruining my back with my messenger bag, and need a new one. Help! (lots of TL; DR inside) [more inside]
One. Ding. Only.
Ding! Who said that? I'm looking for a Windows (XP) utility that logs which apps send sounds to the speaker, so I can tell where random little dings and stuff come from.
posted by Myself at 11:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Myself at 11:14 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me purchase a piece of art I have fallen deeply in love with!
I very much want to buy this Christopher Marley print, but am having a hard time finding out where to purchase it. Contacting the gallery directly hasn't done me any good so far. [more inside]
posted by msali at 11:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by msali at 11:08 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me make up Mothers Day!
Help me give my wife a great mother's day present. [more inside]
posted by doorsfan at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by doorsfan at 11:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Shake your *huff puff* groove thang!
I love dancing. I love exercising. Help me combine the two in video form! [more inside]
Grandma doesn't know what she's saying.
Polish(?) Language Filter: My grandma often says something that her mom used to say that sounds like this: "Yat-skoo, Yat-skoo, Spee-yet-o-gah-me!" Help us figure out the language and meaning of this phrase so we know what she's actually calling us! [more inside]
posted by thorny at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by thorny at 11:00 AM PST - 6 comments
need storage device compatible with mac 10.3.9
mac filter: Several oldish ibooks at work (2002-03 vintage, running 10.3.9, it appears) that haven't been used for a while but have various files on them. Not sure what's what and need to go through everything. First step: transfer all the files to a more stable machine, but how to copy those files when the newish flash drives I have laying around don't show up as readable through the usb ports? [more inside]
It's better than ROT13, at least
Why does wifi require a password to provide secure communication? [more inside]
posted by bjrubble at 10:30 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by bjrubble at 10:30 AM PST - 24 comments
Any organismal atmospheric surveyors?
ScienceFilter: I remember reading about an experiment where scientists surveyed the layers of the atmosphere to see what types of organisms could be found there, however, I cannot find any sources on this. [more inside]
posted by Mr. Verge at 10:23 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Mr. Verge at 10:23 AM PST - 5 comments
80s nature show theme?
I have fond childhood memories of the theme song from a 1980s nature show, but have been unable to find it anywhere on the internet. The main melody was played by a sort of synthesized oboe, with an odd synthesized rhythm of pops and clicks in the background, and the accompanying visuals were trippy, red-and-orange footage of various animals. I've recreated (badly) the main melody from the title sequence here. Can anyone tell me what show this is from, and point me to a recording of the original tune? Thanks!
posted by luvcraft at 10:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by luvcraft at 10:23 AM PST - 7 comments
Where to Pre-Order the New iPhone 4
I'm planning on pre-ordering the new iphone tomorrow. I'm eligible for the AT&T upgrade plan. Is there a price difference between ordering it at an AT&T store versus an Apple store? I thought is was the same in terms of price, but a friend recently told me the discount was larger at the AT&T store. Thanks for the help!
posted by leecohen at 10:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by leecohen at 10:21 AM PST - 6 comments
Mini Cooper Opinions?
Other than it (obviously) being small, are there down sides to owning a Mini Cooper convertible? [more inside]
Here, Queer & Invisible
Invisible Lesbian Filter: how do I get my sisters to see me without looking like a walking Pride parade? [more inside]
No, keyboard cat, you can't play this off.
Why don't satellites and probes send back video from space? [more inside]
posted by greenland at 9:35 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by greenland at 9:35 AM PST - 22 comments
Slide Whistle Emergency
Where can someone buy 20 cheapo slide whistles in New York City by tomorrow? [more inside]
Where to host songs for free download?
Where can I host my songs for free download? [more inside]
posted by theholotrope at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by theholotrope at 9:20 AM PST - 6 comments
Japanese doll patterns in English?
I am interested Japanese-style doll-making, like amigurumi. I have seen a lot of great amigurumi crochet patterns, and hand-sewn felt doll patterns, and also waldorf-style large doll patterns, but they seem to be mostly only available in Japanese. Does anyone have a good source for these patterns in English? Any other suggestions for good sources of patterns for cute mascot dolls and otherwise?
How can I learn more about this painting?
Is this old print/painting we've found worth anything? How might I find out? [more inside]
posted by geodave at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by geodave at 9:08 AM PST - 6 comments
What's the best way to (temporarily) protect a paperback?
A friend loves to hike and is looking for a way to protect paperbacks while on the trail--too many books ruined in the backpack. [more inside]
posted by rockstar at 9:05 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by rockstar at 9:05 AM PST - 9 comments
How to diffuse arguments over touchy subjects?
My partner and I are looking for resources and tips for diffusing arguments before they escalate into big fights. [more inside]
How do I spank my boyfriend?
My boyfriend recently confessed that a conversation about spanking (him being spanked, that is) turned him on. In particular, he liked the idea of being spanked while talking on the phone to an authority figure who had no idea it was going on. Please give me your ideas on 1.) ways to incorporate spanking into our lives (implements? locations?, creative thoughts?) and 2.) any spanking resources you know of. Thanks!
Is teenage hacker culture alive out there?
What are the cool technologies that kids on the fringes are playing with these days? [more inside]
A message from the past
A very old family photograph has come into my possession. On the back of the photo is a message written in Yiddish. Can you (or anyone you know) translate this? [more inside]
Good sources for aerial photography of the Dominican Republic?
Good sources for aerial photography of the Dominican Republic? [more inside]
Who makes Adrian Brody's jacket in the movie Splice?
What is the brand/make of Adrian Brody's winter jacket in the recent sci-fi thriller movie "Splice?" [more inside]
My iPhone wants to be free!
Please can you help me jailbreak my iphone 3gs with 3.1.3 software and a serial number starting with MC? Redsn0w and the like don't seem to work for my phone... [more inside]
Tomato growing advice
Hey tomato gardeners! I have some questions. Do you use blossom set spray on your tomatoes? Would you recommend it? Do you pinch off suckers? Do you remove some blossoms in pursuit of fuller fruit? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley at 8:09 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 8:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Corporate politics watchdog website?
Is there a website which collects information on the political affiliations of corporations? [more inside]
Mp3 Player of Yore
I'm looking for a simple (and very cheap) mp3 player for a photo and oral history project exhibition. We will need about 15 mp3 players that can play a 5-10 minute extract from the interview on loop. [more inside]
posted by quelindo at 8:04 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by quelindo at 8:04 AM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find FIFA logo theme song?
Looking for a link to the FIFA World Cup Logo splash music. It's about 5 seconds long, and it plays after every commercial. [more inside]
posted by coolguy#1 at 7:23 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by coolguy#1 at 7:23 AM PST - 8 comments
Camp IV in Yosemite
I am heading to Yosemite tomorrow. Any idea how early I need to be in line @ camp 4 to secure a spot? Are their public campsites outside Yosemite if I cannot get a spot? [more inside]
Or maybe I'm just seeing something that isn't there....
So when did every starship start coming equipped with a synthesist, and why? [more inside]
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Kid Charlemagne at 7:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Unique Hotels In Columbus OH
Help me find some place out of the ordinary, unique and/or quirky to stay in... Columbus Ohio? [more inside]
posted by librarianamy at 6:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by librarianamy at 6:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Probably time for a Bumper Badger, eh?
My fiance parks his car at a garage in NYC for a monthly fee. This past Friday, we got the car and the front right bumper was hanging off and he noticed a new dent above the front left tire. What next? [more inside]
posted by spec80 at 6:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by spec80 at 6:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Can text be made to "wrap to window" in WordPerfect X3?
I am in a new environment where the computers are locked down and are well-configured to use WordPerfect X3 rather than MS Word.
The one feature I badly miss, and haven't been able to locate anywhere, is the equivalent of of the MS Word "wrap to window" option, which will flow text to the width of your word processing window rather than always displaying it at the width of the printed page. This feature makes multiple-window desktop arrangements feasible.
Despite web searching and kicking the tires in WordPerfect X3, I haven't been able to locate this feature. Is it hidden somewhere? Or does it not exist?
posted by dgrobinson at 6:38 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dgrobinson at 6:38 AM PST - 3 comments
What's the best way to print a lot of (different) digital photos?
The thing about the digital photography era is I no longer have hard copies of every single picture I take. This worries me. I'd like physical backups of the best of the billion or so pictures I've taken in the last five years. Is there a great and economical way to print several thousand DIFFERENT digital photos? Some online service? Some wonderful workflow? [more inside]
Help us buy our first car!
Please help us buy our first car in the U.S. - Difficulties: We don't like sedans or very small "city cars", and we'll have to sell the car again in 2 years. [more inside]
posted by The Toad at 4:51 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by The Toad at 4:51 AM PST - 25 comments
How do I cycle home AND save my face from windchill?
I'm taking up commuting by cycle, heading home after midnight. Winter is coming in, and I need some way to stop my face from freezing in the cold night air. I tried wrapping a wool scarf around my nose and mouth, but it was uncomfortable and kept coming loose and falling down. Is there a better way?
posted by WhackyparseThis at 4:47 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by WhackyparseThis at 4:47 AM PST - 24 comments
Child-proofing a TV
How do you child-proof a TV? [more inside]
Buy a cake Alice, make sure it has our logo
Corporate Budget Transparency: Long standing difference in management style. Would love to settle a bet. Manage big spend via exception or line item? Is there a demonstrative impact to employees either way? [more inside]
Mail Trouble
How can I retrieve messages from Outlook Express and transfer them to Outlook 2007? Complications inside. [more inside]
I need a good location for solo writing in the UK, July
I’m London-based and I have a car. I need the focus of being away from home in a new and engaging locale in order to write. I need somewhere in mainland Britain, driveable in 1 day from London (a long drive is fine) where I can find reasonably-priced accommodation. [more inside]
Save my trackpad
My trackpad has suddenly, mysteriously and unpredictably started acting weird. So have the mouse and the little rubber point on my laptop. Help? [more inside]
posted by tavegyl at 1:14 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tavegyl at 1:14 AM PST - 5 comments
June 13
Valuing this rare book?
Help me determine whether this rare book is worth the asking price? [more inside]
posted by pseudonymph at 11:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by pseudonymph at 11:50 PM PST - 6 comments
Fast, furious, entourage.
This past weekend was Grand Prix weekend in Montreal. Living here, it's kind of weird to see the influx of fast luxury cars on city streets. Over the years, I've heard rumours here and there about the Grand Prix entourage - that is, people who basically spend their lives going from Grand Prix to Grand Prix, wherever it's held, and partying around it. They aren't, in any real way, associated with the Grand Prix. Apparently they are just young and rich. Where can I go to read/learn more about this (mythical?) group of the fast & delerious?
How's my volume?
I play a good bit of Team Fortress 2, and would like to to find a good mic to use. I already have a pair of quality headphones, so just really looking for a mic. Few details inside. [more inside]
"Class, take out your babushkas..."
Need help brainstorming a list of ~15 nested/related concepts on virtually any topic, in the style of a Matroyshka doll or an onion. [more inside]
posted by acidic at 10:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by acidic at 10:59 PM PST - 7 comments
How Long Do I Have Before My Bill Is Sent to Collections?
I've just been sent a ridiculous medical bill that my insurance has denied. Anyone out there who's fought the insurance company and won who has any helpful advice for this poor grad student? [more inside]
Anti-Wittgenstein
What are the best works critical of Wittgenstein's later philosophy? Of his method as a whole? Of "the linguistic turn"?
Wire T-shirt design
Help me fine-tune this The Wire inspired t-shirt I'm design! [more inside]
Special snowflake has quarter-life crisis, seeks relationship advice
I'm a terrible person navigating uncharted waters. What should I do now?
Copious special snowflake details inside. [more inside]
Interesting ways to advertise?
What are some creative ways to spread the word about my business? I am a private golf instructor serving a VIP clientèle. Don't know how to reach the people who actually have money.
English Sights for a Young Girl
Where would you go and what would you do if you're a young museum- and nature-loving teen on her first trip to England? [more inside]
posted by Hardcore Poser at 9:21 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Hardcore Poser at 9:21 PM PST - 25 comments
File-level encryption alternatives to EncFS on OSX?
The MacFusion project is, for all intents and purposes, dormant. MacFUSE is nearly so. EncFS for OSX appears to have issues with later builds. What other alternatives are there for file-level (as opposed to block- or filesystem-level) encryption in OSX? [more inside]
How did the military survey Afghan's mineral deposits from airplanes?
This recent MeFi post links to an intriguing article. In it is described a geological surveying technique. What fantastic technique is this? How does it work? [more inside]
How should I cope with an adverse anti depressant reaction?
I am having a very adverse emotional reaction to my new anti depressants. I don't know who to talk about it with or how to pass the time until it goes away. What do I do? [more inside]
How likely is fixing this Audi to be cost effective?
How likely is fixing this Audi to be cost effective? [more inside]
posted by Rubbstone at 8:37 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Rubbstone at 8:37 PM PST - 14 comments
Looking for 365/daily/every day blogs
I admire the discipline of people who do an every-day project, like Noah Kalina and friends taking pictures of themselves. Jason Santamaria has a daily photo section on his site. Dean Allen posts daily pictures of his cool dog. Stormtroopers 365 was all the way fun. Cory Walker used to post a new drawing every day on his blog.
What other similar blogs/projects do you know? [more inside]
posted by jgwong at 7:44 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by jgwong at 7:44 PM PST - 32 comments
iTunes/External Hard Drive Kerfuffle
My iTunes library is imperiled! Help me Metafilter, you're my only hope. [more inside]
posted by Rangeboy at 7:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Rangeboy at 7:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Is it realistic to be able to complete UK abbreviated company accounts without an accountant?
Is it realistic for an average, financially literate person to be able to complete and submit UK abbreviated company accounts without assistance from an accountant, allowing 8 solid hours of research time in preparation?
Stephen King book title
I am looking for the title of a Stephen King book. [more inside]
posted by 517 at 7:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by 517 at 7:25 PM PST - 5 comments
What if this question battled Superman?
I want to know more about the history and psychology of "crossover" stories of fictional characters. Some specific questions inside: [more inside]
If I'm going to see farther than others, it will be because I'll be standing on the shoulders of y'all
Help me build a giant parabolic reflector planet-o-scope of SCIENCE! [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin at 7:00 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Salvor Hardin at 7:00 PM PST - 18 comments
Hedge my bets?
I'm a young second year university student needing advice on making the right choice in academia and my future options. I study Politics and Philosophy at a decent British university and have to make a choice on whether to carry on with my joint honours course or switch to single honours to focus on what I really love, and want to pursue, academic philosophy. Should I be worried about the following?... [more inside]
throwing out the old, bringing in the new[ish]
Help me with all these questions about buying a used/refurbished laptop, plz. [more inside]
ID this graphic T-shirt logo/brand/design?
Can anyone identify the T-shirt brand/design on the terrorist in these CCTV screen captures (linked)? How about the sneakers? [more inside]
What role does humor have in religion?
What role does humor have, if any, in religion? [more inside]
posted by holterbarbour at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by holterbarbour at 5:37 PM PST - 29 comments
Author Interview
What is the best way to approach an author for an interview? I'm assuming I go through the publisher, although this author has published just one book. Since I'm a student/independent journalist, I'm wondering whether my email is likely to be forwarded along to the author. My feeling is the author may be interested, but since it's a student piece it's unlikely to sell more books. Should I worry about catering to the publisher in any way in my correspondence -- and if so, how? T
posted by brynnwood at 5:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by brynnwood at 5:09 PM PST - 14 comments
Need colorfast hemp dye
How do you dye hemp fabric? [more inside]
Why Don't I See Honey Bees In My Garden?
I live in norther New Jersey. I have planted a lot of flower and herbs in my yard this spring. I also have a vegetable garden which is full of blossoms. I keep my yard herbicide and pesticide free. I see plenty of bumble bees, dragon flies, and butterflies in the garden. I don't, however, see any honey bees. Is this the wrong season and / or am I looking at the wrong time of the day or has colony collapse disorder gotten so bad in this area there are none left?
Recommendations for new laptop with nice, sturdy hardware.
I'm thinking about replacing my 2 year-old 15" Macbook Pro but I can't find a non-Apple laptop that feels like it doesn't have cheap hardware. Am I missing something? [more inside]
Advice regarding extended road trip or living out of a vehicle...
Suppose I wanted drive around North America for 6 or 8 months and live out of the vehicle ... [more inside]
Tricks to keep from falling asleep?
What are your tricks to keep from falling asleep in public situations such as meetings?
posted by estlin at 3:27 PM PST - 46 comments
posted by estlin at 3:27 PM PST - 46 comments
Scientific reading on iPad?
How feasible is it to read a ton of .pdfs on the iPad? Can I save some trees and save my spine? [more inside]
posted by solipsophistocracy at 3:16 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by solipsophistocracy at 3:16 PM PST - 21 comments
Tweak this Open Office database/mailing label problem
Creating labels using a database in Open Office: peculiar twist and can't figure out the solution. [more inside]
I messed up.
Dating emergency : through my own stupidity and overthinking, I think I've ruined something that could have been wonderful. Is there any way to salvage this situation? [more inside]
Looking for Civil War Sites
I have four days to drive from Mosheim Tennessee (NW of Greenville) to Concord Ohio. Are any must see Civil War sites in the area?
movie titles that contain full names
Movie titles with full names of characters in them. Help me compile a list. [more inside]
How to remap a japanese windows keyboard for an english mac usage?
How to remap a japanese windows keyboard for an english mac usage? [more inside]
posted by SageLeVoid at 2:35 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by SageLeVoid at 2:35 PM PST - 1 comment
whut whut
What is this relationship even about?? What am I supposed to do? [more inside]
How to rush chairs without looking like we've rushed.
We are putting new woven fibre rush chair seats on our kitchen chairs. Any hints on how to do the weaving so that it doesn't look crappy?? [more inside]
She done died and left me...
Fix-my-car-filter! I have a '92 Honda Accord LE that's showing starting problems; it acts like the battery is dead... but it can't be, can it? [more inside]
looking for books on early animation/ animators
I'm looking to find some good books on the early animation industry including biographies of some of the pioneers in animation. [more inside]
Is Spasnian a good idea?
How can I learn two languages at once? [more inside]
(Some of) my history is a mystery
HistoryFilter: help me solve a family mystery. Was there an organized IRA presence in Palestine in 1946? [more inside]
posted by echolalia67 at 1:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by echolalia67 at 1:50 PM PST - 6 comments
Polenta recipes
Provide me with polenta of ideas for polenta recipes. [more inside]
posted by SueDenim at 1:15 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by SueDenim at 1:15 PM PST - 30 comments
help me with the final piece of my home theater
I need software recommendations for converting my hard copy DVDs into a full res digital library accessible from the couch and portable on our iPhones. MacMini and/or Xbox360+Windows7 desktop. [more inside]
Energy saving light bulbs won't work!
Why don't energy saving light bulbs work in my apartment? [more inside]
True Blood Season 3 premiere in Philadelphia Tonight
Help us watch the True Blood season 3 premiere in Philadelphia tonight! [more inside]
posted by zeek321 at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by zeek321 at 12:41 PM PST - 4 comments
A special treat for a special lady
I need the best fruit tart recipe in the world! [more inside]
posted by ixohoxi at 12:40 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by ixohoxi at 12:40 PM PST - 22 comments
Alternatives to MySpace Music
What are the best alternatives to myspace music for hosting mp3s and networking with other bands, fans? [more inside]
posted by metajc at 12:17 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by metajc at 12:17 PM PST - 8 comments
This is *not* how I envisioned a moving sidewalk.
The hood of my car has flecks of cement all over it. Some of them have come off, leaving scratches behind; others are stubborn. What can I do? [more inside]
Recover lost space on a thumb drive?
Recently I used a 4GB thumb drive to help a friend fix some partition issues on his laptop using Dell's Utility Partition software. It worked. However, once I tried to remove the software from the thumb drive, it sealed the space used by the software and I cannot seem to make that space usable again. I have tried using Norton's Partition Magic, Windows 7's Disk Manager, gparted, and a few others I can't remember. Any ideas?
Red Dead Redemption: PS3 or Xbox 360?
Red Dead Redemption: The reviews of this game have been so exceptional that I think I might like to get it. However, I own neither an Xbox 360 nor a PlayStation 3 and would like advice about which console to consider buying. (A little more inside.) [more inside]
How would you get to grips with nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion physics and tokamak reactors: where to start? [more inside]
posted by the_observer at 11:51 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by the_observer at 11:51 AM PST - 15 comments
For goodness sake, don't be so emotional!!
How do I become less emotional and more calm, cool and rational? I tend to wear my emotions on my sleeve - joy, anger, sadness, etc. - and also react emotionally instead of cognitively processing things. I jump to conclusions. I like to debate and argue. [more inside]
Walking around town with a bag of gold
i want a medieval-style leather coin bag which I will fill with Sacajawea dollars every month as a way to help me keep on budget. [more inside]
posted by rebent at 11:45 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by rebent at 11:45 AM PST - 28 comments
Why does Doctor Who stutter on my screen?
Does the current season of Doctor Who on BBC America look like crap? [more inside]
Is this house going to suck the life out of us and leave us sad, withered husks?
Homebuying: tell me about your money pit. [more inside]
How big a HELOC?
Finencefilter: probably going to open a HELOC. Should I take it to the max or not? [more inside]
Stock Options' Private Parts
How can a private company offer stock options? [more inside]
posted by spamguy at 10:08 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by spamguy at 10:08 AM PST - 8 comments
Rent or buy cell phone for short-term use in Europe?
I'm travelling through the UK, France, Germany, and Austria for a couple of weeks and need a cell phone. I don't want to pay the roaming fees AT&T would charge. Should I a) rent a cell phone in Europe or b) buy a prepaid one? Should I do this once for the trip, or switch each time I change countries? Should I be switching SIM cards? I want the easiest option that's not too expensive. Thanks.
Radio Blah Blah
How to delay internet audio feed for 10 seconds so it matches with my cable tv feed? [more inside]
Page-turners of yesteryear
Recommend me page-turners from before 1990! [more inside]
posted by exceptinsects at 9:31 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by exceptinsects at 9:31 AM PST - 51 comments
Where can I find a black honed countertop supplier (either natural or composite)
Where can I find a black, honed countertop similar to the one in this shot that isn't made of granite? [more inside]
I work in IT. What should my title be?
I work for a nonprofit organization and am moving to the IT department. I can choose my title, but I don't know what title accurately describes my work. Looking for suggestions! [more inside]
posted by thedotorg at 9:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by thedotorg at 9:00 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I get my webcomics on my website without external services and without a headache?
I want to dynamically load images onto a single page (already built) using navigational buttons (webcomic stlye). [more inside]
posted by monkeyagent at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by monkeyagent at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
When is it okay to ask someone out?
Great with online dating, not so much in the real world. How can I better recognize when it's okay to ask someone out? [more inside]
posted by photo guy at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by photo guy at 8:56 AM PST - 13 comments
What questions do I need to ask the seller of a bike on Craigslist?
I want to buy a bike on Craigslist. What questions should I ask the seller? I haven't been on a bike in 20+ years, so I'm looking for something cheap to get started on. Full bike details after jump. [more inside]
posted by Jane Austen at 8:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Jane Austen at 8:56 AM PST - 10 comments
Help my son break the mold!
Finding appropriate camp for 8 year old know-it-all. [more inside]
My spoon is too big.
Why are Chinese spoons shaped like that? [more inside]
Can you identify this jazz piece?
Identify this (20 sec/400kb mp3) wistful jazz piece (and/or recommend me similar music). [more inside]
posted by martinrebas at 7:49 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by martinrebas at 7:49 AM PST - 10 comments
Should I get another bachelors degree?
I have a bachelors degree in philosophy. I wasn't a great student. My career path seems to be boring and unpredictable. I want a job where I can use my brain and be a part of pushing the world into a techno-utopia. Do I need a new bachelors degree? How will the admissions process go for me? How can I prove to myself that I can do my degree well? [more inside]
Lonely late 30 something guy, looking for good online chat communities.
Years ago I used IRC and Yahoo chat a lot. Then over time Yahoo got so infested with spam bots that people stopped using it. I am hoping to find a new realtime online chat, (preferably not video chat),
that has great community and no spam, and that is not related to dating. [more inside]
I'm not usually a Harlequin fetishist, but I'm just so into you
What's dating someone with psoriasis like? [more inside]
Help me not look like I'm in the Princess and the Pea
Modern bed frame that hides a boxspring? [more inside]
posted by melissasaurus at 6:57 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by melissasaurus at 6:57 AM PST - 10 comments
Help find B-B-B-B-Barbecue BBQ song.
I am having a BBQ next weekend and I am trying to find a specific barbecue song and cannot for the life of me find it. I don't know the title or the band. But the words of the chorus are something like "buh-buh-buh-buh-barbecue" or "b-b-b-b-barbecue". Can any one tell me what band sang this song and/or where I can get this song/mp3?
posted by wheats at 6:05 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by wheats at 6:05 AM PST - 13 comments
Is there an app for this?
iPhone owners: Please help me balance a puzzle game I'm writing! [more inside]
posted by metaBugs at 5:40 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by metaBugs at 5:40 AM PST - 16 comments
Anything but chess
Can you recommend me some turn-based, in-browser and multiplayer online games? [more inside]
Where to start salary negotiations as a graphic designer?
Interviewing for a job as a graphic designer with a company in a relatively small regional marketplace (in Canada). Assuming things go as well as I hope and think they will in the interview, where should I begin salary negotiations? Other guidance welcome! [more inside]
Need Facebook Map App for Animal Rescue
Where can I find a Facebook Map App to help locate my animal rescuer friends? [more inside]
Long haul flight advice for travelling with young kids – help me keep my sanity!
Long haul flight advice for travelling with young kids – help me keep my sanity! [more inside]
Snow Leopard, Time Machine, clean install without losing ability to roll back to the snapshots of the previous install.
Snow Leopard, Time Machine, clean install without losing ability to roll back to the Time Machine snapshots of the previous install or add new backups to the same sequence of backups. [more inside]
tattoo to remind you of something?
Is it a good idea to get a tattoo if you want to be reminded of something for the rest of your life? - the briefness and fragility of life. [more inside]
CPAP Troubles (or My Sleeping Adventures as a Fighter Pilot)
Why am I waking up 3x or more with CPAP? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:10 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by anonymous at 2:10 AM PST - 12 comments
They ain't making no more money off me no siree.
So next week I'll be paying off our mortgage and I've got a few questions. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 2:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Mutant at 2:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Let's get this moving?
Adventures in fecal impaction. What's the next step? [more inside]
June 12
I don't want to have blood on my hands
My parents are always manipulating me, and I need to break away. Long story inside. [more inside]
posted by stedman15 at 10:29 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by stedman15 at 10:29 PM PST - 30 comments
Coverage of EU politics vs. coverage of national politics
Fellow EU Mefites, how would you compare the coverage of EU politics to the coverage of domestic politics in your national media? [more inside]
Make these shoes look brand new again
How should I clean a grimy scruffy pair of rope-soled canvas slip-ons without ruining it? (These TOMS are the shoes in question)
posted by hellopanda at 9:30 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hellopanda at 9:30 PM PST - 7 comments
Handwriting OCR
I'm looking for a handwriting OCR program for OS X. [not evernote] [more inside]
Please help me identify and apply this skill
I feel like I have a particular skill related to engineering, but I need help defining it in clear terms and figuring out what kind of job it would be useful in. [more inside]
All That Jazz, Also Online?
Where can I watch the 2010 Tony Awards live online? [more inside]
Trying to Talk to a Landlord, Episode 372
How can we convince our property manager to fix our leaky roof and is our beloved complex disintegrating? [more inside]
posted by Pamelayne at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Pamelayne at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Help dating old photo with cars
Tutoring at university: What to expect and what is expected.
I've just applied for my first university tutoring position (English Literature) and just want to know a bit about what I can expect. Example: how much of the preparation/material is guided by the lecturer of the course you end up tutoring for?
Tutoring, like lecturing, seems to be one of those things that have no set route for getting into. While I'm sure the pay rate for tutoring on campus varies from one university (and probably, from one course) to another, is there an applicable standard rate to keep in mind? Any tips and advice will be greatly appreciated.
All the cat pee smell with none of the cute kitten cuddles
Goddamnit, why does my apartment smell like cat pee? Difficulty: I don't have a cat, and I live in a pets-verboten building. Preliminary research suggests it may be mold? [more inside]
spin me right round, lettuce
what should i be looking for in a salad spinner? do you love yours? hate it? do you covet a particular spinner? which one is it? save me from soggy salads!
posted by nadawi at 5:46 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by nadawi at 5:46 PM PST - 35 comments
RV rentals in the bay area
Seeking advice on good/bad RV rental companies in the Bay Area. [more inside]
Documentary about testicle dipping to reduce sperm count... what was the name?
I'm looking for the name of a documentary about three guys dipping their testicles in hot water to test the efficacy of the procedure as a method of birth control. [more inside]
How do I get adhesive from a T-shirt tag off of the front of the T-shirt?
I pulled the transparent sizing information tag off of the front of a new T-shirt. Now there is a big patch of adhesive on my new T-shirt. :( Help! [more inside]
posted by circular at 5:16 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by circular at 5:16 PM PST - 17 comments
When, during relationship process, to mention/discuss my Big Family Secret?
When, during relationship process, to mention/discuss my Big Family Secret? [more inside]
Life Coach for ADD in NYC area?
Looking for a recommended Life Coach, specializing in ADHD issues in the NYC area [more inside]
Quitting first job after 2 weeks, do I tell potential employers?
I just graduated and got my first job. It's outside of the city and the commute is much longer than I anticipated (and the salary is much lower than standard, and I generally dislike it...), so I'm looking for a closer (and better) job. Since I've only been working for a few weeks, do I mention my current job to any potential employers? [more inside]
Fiance forgets my name and birthday.
my fiance has repeatedly forgotten my middle name and didn't remember my birthday this year. should i be pissed or let it go? [more inside]
What is our liability for a fallen tree?
What is our liability for a fallen tree? [more inside]
Help me cash this 'Lottery Ticket'
I have a rare book I want to sell. It's The Lottery Ticket by Jules Verne, 1st English edition, 1887, with an inscription dated Christmas 1886. Apparently this edition is so rare that I've only found one sale for it on the internet which was for $5k plus. Please help me find other sales or listings so I can get a more accurate idea of its value before put it up for sale. Advice about selling also welcome. [more inside]
posted by Kerasia at 3:22 PM PST - 51 comments
posted by Kerasia at 3:22 PM PST - 51 comments
Half-remembered NFBfilter
I'm trying to remember the title of an animated NFB of Canada short done back in the 60s about the insecurities at play in human interactions. The characters were veiwed mostly in profile, then cross-sectioned so you could see the inner workings of their psycho-mechanics. I think the animator's last name was mostly made of consonants.
posted by bonobothegreat at 2:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by bonobothegreat at 2:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Anywhere online I can rewatch the USA-English soccer match?
Anywhere online I can rewatch the USA-English soccer match? [more inside]
posted by jng at 2:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by jng at 2:47 PM PST - 5 comments
iPhone 3GS & Nexus One: Regular Side-by-Side Usage Ideas?
Help me think of fun experiments, lifestyle hacks, and alternate uses for either the iPhone 3GS or the Nexus One (or both at the same time) so that I don't have to abandon one of them. How can I regularly use both smartphones so that I can get a real feel for how the Nexus One works without abandoning the 3GS that I love? [more inside]
Hey Taxman
Tax Refunds! When i leave mexico, will i get the value added tax back? [more inside]
Veggie potluck recipe from New Zealand?
I'm looking for a dish native to New Zealand that's suitable for taking into work and sharing with colleagues, some of whom are vegetarian and vegan. Something that isn't very British (the office is in the UK, so that would make it less interesting) but not necessarily Māori. [more inside]
iPhone App for Baby
What is the best baby app for the iPhone? I'm looking for something that will enable me to track my 3-month-old baby's eating, sleeping, pooping and peeing. Bonus if there's mood-tracking and activity-tracking! [more inside]
Stupid lease gets in the way of everything.
My significant other and I signed a one-year lease for an apartment in Phoenix, AZ, in March. Then, I got an awesome 9-month job offer that requires me to move to Orlando, Florida in August. SO will be staying in this apartment in Phoenix. Please help me figure out how to get an apartment in Florida, keep my SO in this apartment in Phoenix, and all without paying ridiculous lease-breaking fees! [more inside]
Why Round 1 draws in World Cup?
Why are draws allowed in Round 1 of the World Cup but not in subsequent Rounds? [more inside]
posted by DavidandConquer at 1:37 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by DavidandConquer at 1:37 PM PST - 14 comments
I'll have the mystery meat.
Looking for a certain kind of cannibal. [more inside]
posted by jsturgill at 1:28 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by jsturgill at 1:28 PM PST - 38 comments
What is causing the dull aching pain in my tooth?
What's wrong with my tooth? Dull numbing pain after an injury. [more inside]
Help me negotiate
Tell me what I should put in as an offer for this house. [more inside]
traveling to oxford
Tips on traveling to Oxford, England, especially regarding phone and internet? [more inside]
Need instructions for total reinstall of Windows Vista
Need instructions for total reinstall of Windows Vista [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at 12:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by keith0718 at 12:52 PM PST - 10 comments
What's the typeface on England's World Cup jerseys?
What typeface is used for the player names on England's World Cup jerseys? Looks helvetica-esque, but thinner and more sparse.
Thanks!
Scared to tell BF about my career ambitions
I'm scared to tell BF about my career ambitions. In short, I am terrified of having to eventually (as in, within the next 2-5 months) reveal to my boyfriend what my career ambitions are. Much of this is related to his family and my lack of self-confidence / significant fear of failure. How would you tell him? How would you react? [more inside]
posted by overyourhead at 12:44 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by overyourhead at 12:44 PM PST - 38 comments
What's it like to work for Amazon?
I'm contemplating going due south (Same weather anyway :) ) and taking up a development job at Amazon HQ and am looking for some opinions. [more inside]
Is my fetish dangerous?
I'm into heavier women, ranging from merely chubby going as far as morbid obesity. What are the health risks of being in each weight group, ranging from "overweight" to "morbidly obese?" [more inside]
I need help setting up a radio show
I want to setup an Internet radio show, can you help me out? [more inside]
How to use Google Voice in the UK
Not for the first time, I've received an official Google Voice invitation. Problem: I'm in the UK, where Google Voice's writ still doth not run. Is there a relatively painless solution that would enable me to run Google Voice in all its glory? [more inside]
Shops in Seattle
SeattleFilter: We're going to be in Seattle in the first week of July and are looking for some specific recommendations for shops. [more inside]
Help my plan my two week road trip from Boston via Nashville to Miami
Help my plan my two week road trip from Boston via Nashville to Miami [more inside]
What case should I get for the iPad?
I just got my iPad and I love it. I am a bit worried however that it is going to get all scratched up and horrible if I don't start using a case soon. I would also love for that case to work as a stand in a similar way to the Apple Case, but maybe with a better look and finish. Can you recommend something?
Tell me what's killing my plant!
Can anyone identify these beasties that have killed my hydrangea? [more inside]
posted by torticat at 11:00 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by torticat at 11:00 AM PST - 8 comments
Looking for some ideas: What might be causing this pain?
You are not my doctor, you are not my husband's doctor, but at the same time, what might be wrong with my husband? He developed severe stomach pain (directly where his stomach is) which came on suddenly. It lasted somewhere close to six hours. Now it has changed to more generalized, gastrointestinal pain.... [more inside]
posted by strixus at 10:48 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by strixus at 10:48 AM PST - 32 comments
Strep Throat and Exercise
I've gotten strep throat and just took my first dose of antibiotics 5 minutes ago. My throat is absolutely killing me, and I had to miss my morning workout. Me and several friends are going through p90x, and after 50 days, I've only missed once (for sickness). This is my second day. I have a very difficult time finishing things like this, and I've reached an equilibrium in exercise where I want to exercise. I got knocked out of p90x last fall because I got the flu, and after missing a few days, I spiraled back into my sloth. I was going to do the Kempo workout this afternoon, but I also don't want to do something obviously stupid. Do I just need to take a few days off, or can I afford an intense workout today and then take tomorrow off (Sunday is a rest day on this routine)?
Don't drink the Kool Aid!
The phrases "Don't Drink the Kool Aid" or "Drinking the Kool Aid" are
references to the 1978 cult mass-suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. Though the origin of the saying is awful and unfortunate, sometimes the current phrase as it is used now just fits the situation. What are some other widely used phrases in American culture that have their origin in an unfortunate historical event?
Recipes for someone on procarbazine
What recipes compatible with procarbazine do you recommend?
I guess I'm going to the Jersey Shore?
I'm going to Fort Monmouth, NJ for a work trip next week. What is there to do around there on weeknights for a solo, late-twenties female? [more inside]
Recipes served cold
What recipes can I make that would taste good cold? [more inside]
posted by The Devil Tesla at 9:09 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by The Devil Tesla at 9:09 AM PST - 33 comments
Where should we eat?
Yet another Chicago restaurant suggestion needed: 5 adults, 2 of whom's flight is coming in this evening and we want to give them a special "Chicago" experience. Preferably in the Loop? I live in Rogers Park and we don't want to have to go running all over the city. We will probably go straight from the airport to the restaurant.
I'm also looking for a nice place to have brunch tomorrow near the Palace theater downtown. Have any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by amethysts at 8:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by amethysts at 8:59 AM PST - 14 comments
Vintage seed bombing
Seed-bombing filter: Are latex balloons OK to throw into vacant lots? [more inside]
posted by puckish at 8:53 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by puckish at 8:53 AM PST - 17 comments
Where can I find Uncle Seth's Cookies in Seattle?
Where can I find Uncle Seth's Cookies in Seattle today? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by msbrauer at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
Listen Cup
I can get World Cup on broadcast TV through Univision, but the audio is... en Espanol. Searches for sports radio has all been boring sports shows. Is there any good (preferably radio based) English language solution? NYC Area.
posted by rosswald at 8:16 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by rosswald at 8:16 AM PST - 8 comments
I am starting out in life as a lawyer/Islamic finance postgraduate with no debt, and I would appreciate help and advice with regards to my future career choices and personal finances.
I'm a 24 year old law graduate. I am currently chambering with a law firm and doing a postgraduate degree in Islamic banking/financing. I have no debt. How do I make the best of my situation? Please advise me how I may plan and start my life properly, from the perspective of both personal finance and professional work. I would also appreciate being advised on how to invest, or save, or acquire assets. To sum it up: "If you could start off your life from my position, how would you do it, both professionally and financially?" [more inside]
How to react to theft at work?
How to react to theft of my personal property at work? [more inside]
I am getting scammed on craigslist and now I'm getting a bit worried. What should I do? Details inside.
I am getting scammed on craigslist and now I'm getting a bit worried. What should I do? Details inside. [more inside]
Feed a fever, starve a troll?
How do you deal with trolls on your forum? I have a fairly low volume site, with one recurring irritant. [more inside]
Auto Ad Search
Remember that old car advertisement in the Saturday Evening Post...? [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 5:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit at 5:50 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I be a good guest at my boyfriend's parent's house, even though we don't speak each other's language?
MuteForeignerFilter: Advice on how to behave when visiting my boyfriend's parents in Greece, with extremely minimal Greek on my part, and extremely minimal English on theirs? [more inside]
What is eating my aeonium schwarzkopf?
What is eating my aeonium schwarzkopf? The plant looks fine, leaves are nice and healthy looking but something has eaten a large hole right through the stem just below the leaves. [more inside]
posted by srboisvert at 5:24 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by srboisvert at 5:24 AM PST - 4 comments
Religion's Greatest Hits
What was the world's largest religion before Christianity, and when did Christianity overtake it in size? [more inside]
A Pocket Oxford to take to Oxford?
Is there an English dictionary that excludes the most common words? [more inside]
Using Skype to pratice a language with a friend
How can my friend and I use our Skype video chats to learn a new language? [more inside]
How to make the hardest decision of my life (so far)
So I'm going through my quarter-life crisis and need some career advice - betcha haven't heard that one before! [more inside]
posted by Zen_is_Lev at 1:52 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Zen_is_Lev at 1:52 AM PST - 9 comments
Human skin ecosystem
How well is the ecosystem that lives on human skin understood? [more inside]
posted by devnull at 1:15 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by devnull at 1:15 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me find more ways to be unproductive
Is there an easy way to easily start browsing a web site on my laptop, then pick up my phone and continue surfing the same site (and vica versa)? [more inside]
June 11
A home sweet home on the road
Help me identify my next car based on maximal 'sound proofing', 'ride comfort', and 'window tinting'. [more inside]
How much does chocolate stimulate adrenergic receptors?
NeuroscienceFilter: How much does chocolate stimulate adrenergic receptors? [more inside]
What kind of cancer should I give my character?
What kind of cancer should I give my character? [more inside]
posted by Diablevert at 8:53 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Diablevert at 8:53 PM PST - 18 comments
Weird Fruit Indentification
What is this fruit?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/50936652@N08/4692507506/ [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 8:49 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 8:49 PM PST - 8 comments
Post-Lloyd's Poverty?
I just read Wikipedia on Alan Brooke, 3rd Viscount Alanbrooke, and it says:
posted by themel at 8:45 PM PST - 8 comments
In his recreations in Debrett's he lists "enjoying post-Lloyd's poverty, rearranging the wreckage for remaining family."What does "post-Lloyd's poverty" refer to here? [more inside]
posted by themel at 8:45 PM PST - 8 comments
wandering into a poly mess! i'm down
A couple for me, poly for her -- how does entering into somebody else's polyamorous context 'work'? [more inside]
insert clever title
I jailbroke my iPod Touch. What now? [more inside]
Would like to avoid the boob squisher, if I can...
I'm 36, and I have a lump in my breast. My doctor ordered a sonogram, and the place that does the sonograms won't do a sonogram without doing a mammogram. Do I need a mammogram? [more inside]
If it weren't for AT&T I'd be getting an iPhone 4
I've had it with AT&T. Help me switch to Verizon without ruining my Apple-icious mobile experience! [more inside]
Online multiplayer Mario Kart clone?
Are there any online multiplayer web/PC racing games in the style of Mario Kart? I remember reading about such a game a couple of years ago, but I can't seem to locate it now.
posted by iamisaid at 7:34 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by iamisaid at 7:34 PM PST - 8 comments
Cute women's bike for tall girls?
BikeFilter: I am looking for a women's cruiser / city bike with a step-through frame. I am six feet tall. Suggestions? How tall should the bike be? [more inside]
How to fix Sallie Mae's mistake on my credit report?
How can I fix my credit report after Sallie Mae made a mistake and listed me as late over 90 days? [more inside]
posted by kemah201 at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by kemah201 at 6:32 PM PST - 7 comments
We don't need no water!
I'm going to be out of town for three weeks. Is it safe for me to turn off the water heater in my high rise apartment? Each unit has its own and I'd like to save water while I'm gone.
Ugh cockroach.
Just moved into a new place a couple weeks ago, and I'm wondering: do I have a cockroach problem? And has it been fixed for me? [more inside]
posted by naju at 6:14 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by naju at 6:14 PM PST - 17 comments
Need music for a chatroulette-themed party...
Music for a chatroulette-themed party? [more inside]
posted by spaghettification at 6:01 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by spaghettification at 6:01 PM PST - 25 comments
Help me find this quote about privacy
I can't find this quote about privacy. Paraphrased, it's: "Give me all the mail of the most honest man in England and I'll have him convicted before the year is over." [more inside]
posted by Rictic at 5:30 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by Rictic at 5:30 PM PST - 2 comments
Flooded trees in New England?
I'm looking for flooded woods in New England. I want to film something in a place where dead trees are coming up from the water. I see this frequently along the highway, and it's probably caused by reshaping the land to build the roads. Does anyone know of any parks in New England where this or something similar is happening?
How competitive are their prices?
Does Borders Bookstore offer better prices on anything compared to Barnes and Noble or Amazon.com? [more inside]
Help me eat like a human being this summer!
The problem: Cooking for myself this summer.
Context and limitations: College dorm room [more inside]
How to get tickets for NYC Shakespeare in the Park
Hi all!
NYT covered Shakespeare In The Park 2010 which looks great:
It mentions tickets are handed out for free from 1pm on show day.
Anyone have experience with how long the queues are / when I should be there to stand a chance? Is 10am early enough? Sadly I'm only here Sat/Sun and we'd probably be angling for Sun.
thanks!
posted by kiwi.es at 4:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kiwi.es at 4:25 PM PST - 10 comments
We'll need a bigger icebox, ma.
[HomeApplianceFilter] So we've bought a new house...now we need furniture and appliances. But where to get them? [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at 4:25 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jstarlee at 4:25 PM PST - 15 comments
Help Me Smoke Some BBQ
I am preparing to smoke two Boston butts tonight on my Weber Genesis E310 and need some recommendations. I know to the smoking purist that using a gas grill is a mortal sin, but I am planning to do it anyway. I have hickory chips and plan to wrap them in foil and cut holes in the top, then lay them directly on the flavor bars beneath the racks. Obviously the butts will go on the "cold" side for indirect heat and I was thinking of a foil pan of water underneath them. Am I off the mark? Any other recommendations?
"There's no escape, there's no excuse, so just suck up and be nice.”
What are memorable phrases that reinforce the idea that you should suck it up and play nice? I'm thinking of this line from Tomato Nation: "Rudeness is not a signifier of your importance. Rudeness is a signifier of itself, nothing more. We all have bad days; yours is not weightier than anyone else's, comparatively, and does not excuse displays of poor breeding. Be civil or be elsewhere." [more inside]
Beginner-friendly books on learning various software, CMSs, progamming langs, etc.?
I want to learn PHP, SQL, Flex, Ajax, JavaScript, Joomla, Drupal, and the Adobe CS4 design premium programs (Dreamweaver, Flash, InDesign, Illustrator and Fireworks specifically.) Not all in one go of course, but I want to focus on these in particular. What books have you found to be the most helpful in becoming proficient with them? I have some experience with HTML, CSS and Wordpress if that helps.
P.S. - I'm mainly relying on the library/ILL to defray costs, but will buy books if need be. My work schedule prevents me from taking classes.
posted by Anima Mundi at 2:42 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by Anima Mundi at 2:42 PM PST - 27 comments
Ghost, be gone!
My wife is going to be traveling in my car with someone whom I'm really not fond of. What should I do when my car gets back to feel fine about driving it again? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 2:42 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by elder18 at 2:42 PM PST - 40 comments
Looking for Japanese bank address
Ｃan any of you less-frustrated Japanese readers or super sleuths find the address of my former bank in Japan? It is moneykit.net, the all-electronic division of Sony Bank (ソニー銀行). So electronic, I can't find a physical address, which is required for US tax forms. All documentation is in boxes, the account is since closed, I am no longer in Japan, and my eyes are burning from all the googling in Japanese. お願い致します。
posted by whatzit at 2:28 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by whatzit at 2:28 PM PST - 3 comments
Be kind to everyone? Says who!
The aphorism "Be Kind, For Everyone You Meet Is Fighting A Hard Battle" is widely attributed (at least online) to Plato of Athens. I am having a difficult time finding the particular line in the dialogues where he makes this statement. Is this quote apocryphal? [more inside]
posted by joe lisboa at 2:10 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by joe lisboa at 2:10 PM PST - 9 comments
Pot Styles
How do people in different nations (races? groups of people..) use/smoke weed differently? [more inside]
Is this creepy?
I found out my 40 year old boyfriend was looking at porn of girls that look underage, should I be creeped out by this? These sites are definitely legal and there aren't actual underage girls on them, but they certainly look it. I'm looking for a guy's perspective on this. [more inside]
posted by LOLcat at 1:51 PM PST - 73 comments
posted by LOLcat at 1:51 PM PST - 73 comments
replace an intuos3 cable
I'm trying to replace the USB cable of a wacom intuos3. direct replacements are not sold in the us, so I'm looking for help identifying what sort of end mount this is on the wacom cable so I can find something compatible. [more inside]
posted by dong_resin at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by dong_resin at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Stanley Cuppertunity
How can I drink from the Stanley Cup? [more inside]
Soul song with "Frere Jacques" intro?
What is the soul(/funk) song that begins with the horn section playing "Frere Jacques" ("Are You Sleeping")? [more inside]
posted by ism at 1:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ism at 1:26 PM PST - 7 comments
Advanced dictionary search
Advanced dictionary search : I'm trying to find a list of 4-letter adjectives in English. What online tools are available? [more inside]
posted by phoeniciansailor at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by phoeniciansailor at 1:12 PM PST - 5 comments
What should I do about a dog that is not supposed to live in the building?
The renters upstairs have a dog. Our lease clearly states no pets, and the dog barks all the time. I've talked to the guys upstairs about the dog, and they told me he would only be there another week. That was one month ago, and I still hear and see the dog daily. Should I approach the landlord, or is that petty? [more inside]
posted by superlibby at 1:12 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by superlibby at 1:12 PM PST - 35 comments
YANML: Intellectual Property Ownership Question (UK).
YANML: Intellectual Property Ownership Question (UK). Protecting my IP from an old employer. [more inside]
Am I ruining my ex's credit?
Am I really harming my ex financially, or is she just seeking to get back at me? [more inside]
Help, I've been lowballed
The employer and I agreed on a salary range. Then they offered 10K less than the minimum of the range we had agreed on. WTF? [more inside]
posted by ladybird at 12:52 PM PST - 40 comments
posted by ladybird at 12:52 PM PST - 40 comments
Could these "Membership Shares" certificates have any tangible value?
Could these "Membership Shares" certificates have any tangible value? [more inside]
Does this To-Do List notepad exist?
I'm looking for a small sized vertical to-do notebook with tear off pages and adhesive on the back (like Post-it Notes). Does this product exist?
Grilling pizza crust... for diabetics?
I'd like to do pizza on the grill, and I have the equipment. The challenge? Boyfriend is diabetic. [more inside]
A vegetarian Jedi and a diabetic Kilrathi walk into the Gaslamp...
I need options for feeding a vegetarian (dairy and eggs OK), two omnivores, and a diabetic (whole-wheat everything if possible, please)... in the Gaslamp District, during San Diego Comic-Con. Please hope me. [more inside]
Mystery Code
Was this site hacked? How? How does it work? [more inside]
Great Chefs (Groan-inducing theme song) ?
Any other shows like the late, great Great Chefs? [more inside]
Proof Croissants overnight?
Does anyone have experience with proofing croissants overnight in the refrigerator to reduce prep time in the morning? [more inside]
posted by caddis at 11:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by caddis at 11:10 AM PST - 8 comments
Beginning SCUBA in NYC
Checking out scuba lessons in NYC. A few questions for pros:
1. best way to get into?
2. best experiences in the NYC area for classes?
3. best gear to buy that won't break bank?
4. local dive spots?
5. anybody want to take classes together? [more inside]
posted by wackoacko at 10:59 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by wackoacko at 10:59 AM PST - 7 comments
Contracting without a contract
Is the lack of any formal contract normal when starting contracting work for a contracting firm? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ignignokt at 10:57 AM PST - 7 comments
80s track with spoken Russian
Was there an 80s techno or dance track featuring some spoken Russian with a guy talking about Sputnik? I was guessing M.A.R.R.S' Pump Up the Volume, but none of the mixes I've found match, and my Google skills are failing me.
posted by Harald74 at 10:54 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Harald74 at 10:54 AM PST - 5 comments
De profundis clamavi ad te
Ghosts-of-relationships-past-filter: How do I forget an old girlfriend, years gone by? [more inside]
Education v. bricks and mortar?
Will I regret spending my savings on further education? [more inside]
Body Oddity: Why when I sneeze do I smell honey?
Body Oddity: Why when I sneeze do I smell honey? [more inside]
Getting wifi phone service on Android outside USA.
I need a way to make phone calls via wifi with my Droid Incredible while out of the country. [more inside]
Acoustic Slide Blues Guitar
Please recommend slide blues guitar artists to me, particularly modern ones. Love the sound, not sure where to get it. Solo guitar with no vocals is preferred, but by no means necessary. Acoustic strongly preferred.
Writing a Murder Mystery in Two Weeks
In charge of a murder mystery party to be held at a public library. Person writing it bailed. HELP! [more inside]
learning Spanish fast
What is the fastest way to learn Spanish? [more inside]
posted by serazin at 9:40 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by serazin at 9:40 AM PST - 15 comments
Being a better sister to a cute, smart adolescent girl
How to be a good older sister to a teenage girl? What can I say or do to make her experience of young love / adolescence / school more positive, and slightly less traumatic? Books, movies, toys, websites, quotations? Any recommendations welcome. [more inside]
Can an employer force you to purchase the product or service that they sell?
Can an employer force you to purchase the product or service that they sell? [more inside]
Help ID easy listening-type instrumental and suggest similar tunes?
Help me ID a 70s instrumental song that sounds like a cross between "Ce-Matin La" by Air and the theme from Shaft? [more inside]
posted by Queen of Spreadable Fats at 9:35 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Queen of Spreadable Fats at 9:35 AM PST - 4 comments
Spoiled milk and bee vomit
I need some other ideas for breakfast. [more inside]
I blew $20,000 by dropping out of college mid-semester. Where do I go from here?
I blew $20,000 of my parents' money in a decision that I've admitted to them was the most unforgivable, shameful thing I've ever done. How do I make this right? [more inside]
Earbuds for a sweaty runner.
Earbuds for a sweaty runner: am I the only person with this problem? [more inside]
An email host for a control-freaky but lazy nerd?
Where should this power user/control freak have his email live? [more inside]
Can you recommend a lighting setup for a last-minute photography project?
Can you recommend a lighting setup for a last-minute photography project? [more inside]
These Foolish Things Remind Me Of You
I've never been much into (post 1940s) pop music, but I love American standards (Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Richard Rogers, etc), and I've really enjoyed some of the albums that have come out recently, in which performers like Rod Stewart and Carly Simon have sung standards. What other unexpected performers should I listen to, if I want to hear people not generally associated with such songs perform them. [more inside]
How to cover an election?
What's the awesomest online coverage of an election you've ever seen? [more inside]
posted by Tom-B at 8:10 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Tom-B at 8:10 AM PST - 6 comments
As if going to the dentist didn't suck enough
I think my dentist may have cracked my tooth. [more inside]
on the road again...
warner bros. cartoon with a guy stuck in a spaghetti-junction interchange - can anyone identify it? [more inside]
posted by russm at 7:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by russm at 7:56 AM PST - 10 comments
Is a Scottish accent with rolles r's a signifier of something?
A question about Dudley Moore in Bedazzled, The Seventh Dr. Who, and the Scottish accent uniting them. [more inside]
Where did I hear this story of a jukebox song played over and over?
Where did I hear a humorous story of someone playing a song over and over and over on a jukebox? [more inside]
posted by artlung at 6:39 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by artlung at 6:39 AM PST - 13 comments
Need help finding a lost mask store.
An incredible mask store in downtown Mexico City, off the Zócalo behind Catedral somewhere. A hole in the wall that is covered floor to ceiling with fantastic traditional masks (animal/insect/arachnid/human hybrids), and where each dust covered room leads into another, and so on, til one is blissfully masked out. Last visited some 10 years ago. Does it still exist, did I imagine it? Can you help me find it? My search terms are woefully inadequate.
Standardize our laptops!
What do you put in your standard laptop configuration for business? [more inside]
posted by keep it tight at 5:59 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by keep it tight at 5:59 AM PST - 9 comments
Joe DiMaggio is a dunker?
I may or may not have sat next to someone of considerable celebrity (an actor) on a transatlantic flight, while sitting in coach, a week and a half ago. How might I go about confirming one way or another, were I so inclined? That is, without encroaching upon this person's right to privacy?
Why are flight tickets Non-transferable?
Can someone explain the interplay between Consumer Rights and Non-transferable purchases? I mean when I buy 'something' I feel that one 'should be able' to give it to a friend instead of using it myself. But with certain things like Airline Tickets, some software licenses etc I can't do this. Does this not contradict to the ideas behind 'consumer rights'? [more inside]
Watch straps in London
London watchstrap filter: recommendations for shops in London that have a variety of these (brown leather, deployment clasp) style straps? thanks!
What is this time travel short story?
I need help finding this short story I read in 5th grade, around 1985. It was a sci-fi time travel story, possibly written for a middle grade/YA audience, and it was anthologized in a school textbook/reader. [more inside]
Money Down the Drain?
What happens to a money order when the place that issued it closes? [more inside]
posted by astapasta24 at 12:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by astapasta24 at 12:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Watch Internet tv on the Wii
Is there a way to get a Flash player to work on a Wii? We were trying to watch a tv show off of abc.com using the Opera browser on the Wii and got stopped in our tracks after it requiring Flash. Please advice!
June 10
Fixed one wi-fi setup, broke another...
I'm having a problem with wi-fi at my sister's apartment. Everyone's wi-fi was working except one girl's, so I tried to fix it and hers worked. Suddenly everyone else's stopped working... [more inside]
Are librarians allowed to date patrons?
Are librarians allowed to date patrons? [more inside]
posted by Joe Beese at 9:34 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by Joe Beese at 9:34 PM PST - 35 comments
(What)ShouldIEat(With)ThisFilter
Dessert wine + x = "This is so awesome I won't move halfway across the country after all!" Some help, please, MeFi foodies? [more inside]
posted by EvaDestruction at 9:33 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by EvaDestruction at 9:33 PM PST - 19 comments
Can you make this night owl an early bird?
Delayed sleep phase syndrome: whats working for you? Can you be as productive living "normal hours"? [more inside]
How do you say "culture shock" in Chinese (Mandarin)?
How do you say/express the idea of "culture shock" in Chinese (Mandarin)?
I do speak Chinese, so if you type in pinyin that will be fine.
Thanks!
Tell me what fiction I should read
Fiction for someone who prefers non-fiction. Suggestions? [more inside]
Is it possible to patch up a broken silver ring on the cheap?
My husband broke his silver wedding band - is there any way to fix it that won't cost more than a new ring? [more inside]
How to get rid of migraine without nausea
TMI medical filter! I need help with migraine meds, nausea and constipation. Complicating factor: crappy insurance [more inside]
Is it a good idea to return to school when you are in your 40's?
I am considering returning to University at the age of 42, and would appreciate some feedback on how it was for you as a mature student. [more inside]
Win7 file copy slow from DVD
Why is file copying from a DVD so slow in Win7? [more inside]
Packing my facebook bags prior to an extended absence
Is there a relatively painless way to export or scrape my Facebook data? [more inside]
How to use LinkedIn for internal and external job hunting?
How can I use LinkedIn for a broad-based job search? [more inside]
Where can we find care for my Mom with Alzheimers?
Mom's Alzheimer's has us almost to the breaking point and we're not sure where to go from here. Where can we turn? [more inside]
Craftsmen of a dying breed. Where can I find them?
Where to get film developed in NYC? Colour, black and white; 35mm, 120. [more inside]
Oh, English.
Punctuation filter: Comma, colon, semicolon, dash? Is what I'm saying even grammatically correct? [more inside]
posted by a.steele at 5:13 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by a.steele at 5:13 PM PST - 24 comments
She's a Japanese cat, should I be saying "やめる!" instead?
How can I curb my new kitten's undesirable nighttime behavior (scratching and biting my face and hands)? Details and a few more questions inside. [more inside]
posted by you zombitch at 4:42 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by you zombitch at 4:42 PM PST - 35 comments
Please help me plan my trip to Italy.
Please help me plan my trip to Italy. [more inside]
How do I eat quietly?
I eat noisily and I want to fix it. I eat with my mouth closed, but it's still quite loud. What am I doing wrong?
Foods/resources for healthy weight gain?
I'm looking for specific foods I can add to my diet to gain weight. Caveats: no dairy, and I'm not trying to 'bulk up' or gain muscle. [more inside]
How to: Word Macros with User Input?
WordMacroFilter: I'm trying to set up a Word Macro using find and replace but that waits for user input... [more inside]
Should I drop Zyrtec?
Allergy Filter: are all antihistamines basically the same? I used to take Zyrtec / cetirizine, but it's more expensive and less commonly available than other allergy medicines. Is there any reason (e.g. side effects) why I shouldn't just switch to which ever one is the cheapest? [more inside]
Is there a Smartphone that can run Windows XP Programs?
Is there a Smartphone that can run Windows XP Programs? [more inside]
posted by Jon44 at 3:22 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jon44 at 3:22 PM PST - 6 comments
Specific American History books?
Can you recommend books about American history that cover specific important periods or turning points in a comprehensive but readable fashion? E.g, Foner's book on Reconstruction, or Taylor's American Colonies? [more inside]
Seeking an organic produce delivery service in Las Vegas.
Seeking an organic produce delivery service in Las Vegas. [more inside]
Depression wrecked my relationship. Now what?
Can depression wreck a relationship, and convince you that you don't love someone? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 2:28 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by anonymous at 2:28 PM PST - 19 comments
Transfer troubles
So, I have a problem of the college admissions variety. [more inside]
posted by LSK at 2:21 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by LSK at 2:21 PM PST - 31 comments
Parentheses are not the answer
Help! What's the most convincing non-fiction you've ever read? [more inside]
Holidayz
Holidays' RSS? [more inside]
Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal: Supposed to taste bitter?
I recently bought Bob's Red Mill 10 Grain Hot Cereal at my local grocery store, after hearing lots of good things about the brand as a whole. I was surprised and disappointed to find that I didn't like it at all. It had such a bitter taste! [more inside]
posted by MelanieL at 2:17 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by MelanieL at 2:17 PM PST - 21 comments
Help me find the best physiotherapist possible in Toronto (downtown).
Who is the best physiotherapist in Toronto? [more inside]
Control a shadowy, clandestine paramilitary organization in this new game!
Does this board game exist? If it did would you play it? [more inside]
Breast is best . . . and exceptionally painful?!?
I can't take it anymore - is breastfeeding always going to be this painful? [more inside]
How to tell my boyfriend that he gave me herpes
I got genital herpes from my boyfriend. How should I tell him about this without making him feel guilty? And what should I do now? [more inside]
posted by dustoff at 1:17 PM PST - 63 comments
posted by dustoff at 1:17 PM PST - 63 comments
Any experience with guided backpacking trips?
Backcountry camping question: Anyone have experience with commerical guided backpacking trips in the U.S., or have any suggestions for increasing backpacking skills and confidence when you don't know any experienced backpackers? [more inside]
posted by crLLC at 1:14 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by crLLC at 1:14 PM PST - 15 comments
Can I make my own Android tablet?
OK, so I have a lovely screen on my HTC Desire which caters to all my media needs (Spotify, Radio Paradise, iPlayer). What I would like is a large version of it, on the kitchen wall, which permanantly hooks up to my bluetooth speakers. So when cooking, I would merely touch the wall to get music, video, stream bbc things etc. Cool idea no?
So can anyone recommend a cheap touchscreen PC for that purpose (preferably at least a 7" screen), and how hard is it to install android on one? [more inside]
TravelFilter: Looking for things to see/do between Seattle, WA and Mansfield, MO.
Mum and I are going on a road trip in a week. We're starting from the Seattle area and the farthest point is Mansfield, MO. There we will see the last "Little House" of Laura Ingalls Wilder. We'll also be visiting DeSmet, SD to see the "Little Town on the Prairie". We're also going to see Mt. Rushmore which is also in South Dakota. Other than that, we have no definite plans. What is there to see and/or do between those two points? Any hotel/motel/B&B recommendations? [more inside]
posted by deborah at 1:01 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by deborah at 1:01 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me help Word and Excel play nicely together.
I'm trying to paste some text from Excel into Word. Normally when I do this, I select Paste Special > Unformatted Text so my stuff doesn't display as a table. But this time, the Excel text is already formatted with a ton of bold, italics, and underlining, and I don't know how to retain that formatting while still ditching the table. Help? [more inside]
posted by anderjen at 12:49 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by anderjen at 12:49 PM PST - 5 comments
frozen summer treats
I just got my hands on a Cusinart Ice Cream Maker. What ice cream/sorbet/frozen yogurt recipes do you recommend? [more inside]
New info demand from my health insurer
My long-standing health insurer is making new information demands. Do I need to reply? [more inside]
posted by NortonDC at 12:13 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by NortonDC at 12:13 PM PST - 13 comments
Cheap reliable car for Boston-area parents of infant?
Please help me choose a first car (and ideally a Boston-area dealer). Baby coming late August, we live in Cambridge (off-street parking), wife's new to driving. We want: baby-safe, reliable, envirofriendlyesque, comfortable, good trunk space, city-savvy. Used is fine. [more inside]
posted by waxbanks at 12:05 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by waxbanks at 12:05 PM PST - 31 comments
Everyone's already got a totebag, right?
I've been tasked with finding fairly low cost give-aways with my employer's logo on it. These will need to be mailed most of the time, so not large or cumbersome, but worthy enough to be given as a prize. [more inside]
posted by readery at 11:58 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by readery at 11:58 AM PST - 30 comments
What are some good gifts for a first father's day?
I'm 6 months pregnant with our first and trying to come up with a gift for my husband's 'first' father's day. Suggestions? [more inside]
How is having a second child different from having the first?
How is having a second child different from having the first? [more inside]
Help Me Build a Custom FriendFeed
What's the best way, using PHP, to monitor an RSS feed, grab every new item posted, and then store parts of each item in a MySQL database? [more inside]
posted by JPowers at 11:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by JPowers at 11:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Call it fate, call it kismet, but please call me if you know where it comes from
Where does the quote "Call it fate, call it kismet, call it what you will..." come from? I have wondered for years, and occasionally searched, but never found a source. Googling the phrase turns up a couple of identical uses of it. Googling "call it kismet" turns up lots of examples that are clearly based on something like it as a template. But where does it come from originally?
How do I start to love exercise, particularly running?
How do I start to love exercise, particularly running? [more inside]
posted by I am the Walrus at 11:05 AM PST - 52 comments
posted by I am the Walrus at 11:05 AM PST - 52 comments
London housing
A good friend of mine is studying in London starting in July. She'll be there for several weeks and is looking for safe, affordable housing in central London. Her school is in Russell Sq. I'd really appreciate any suggestions you have on temporary housing. I've Googled and Craiglisted...but value a personal POV always.
How did you get involved in electrical hobby work?
I’m coming from a non-technical background, and would like to learn more about circuit design and electrical engineering on a hobby based level. How did you get involved, and what resources are good for beginners? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 10:33 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by codacorolla at 10:33 AM PST - 13 comments
What's the best sun hat ever?
I'm heading out this August for a 3-week whitewater kayaking trip on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon. It's going to be very hot and very sunny, and I'm going to need a sun hat or two. [more inside]
Rehabing or replacing a kitchen floor on the cheap
How can I rehab or replace my gross kitchen floor for under $500? (Manhattan specific) [more inside]
posted by kimdog at 10:23 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by kimdog at 10:23 AM PST - 19 comments
Where to watch the World Cup in London and discuss online?
I'm in London (UK), and want to know where supporters of different teams will be watching. I'm aware of the Time Out guide, but looking for any other suggestions. Especially for New Zealand (not the Walkabout). [more inside]
posted by Infinite Jest at 9:42 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Infinite Jest at 9:42 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I get a good quality image from a frame in a youtube video?
I would love to get a good quality image of the "England in Roo-ins" newspaper that appears at approximately the 1:09 mark in the Nike "Write the Future" ad. My goal is to take the image, print it onto an iron-on, and make myself a t-shirt for Saturday. Anyone have any tips? Thanks!
posted by inigo2 at 9:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by inigo2 at 9:36 AM PST - 7 comments
How to cope with a soul-crushing job that no longer pays the bills
I work at a public library, and it's gotten to the point where I just want to check out and not return. [more inside]
How can I cope with strong negative emotions without overeating?
How can I cope with strong negative emotions without overeating? [more inside]
NYC Hypnotists
Can anyone name a good hypnotist in NYC? [more inside]
How can I avoid neck pain when riding rollercoasters?
I get neck pain from tensing my neck up whenever I ride rollercoasters. It's either like my neck is in lock-down mode or my head is getting battered every which way. Is there a way to cope with this so I can continue to enjoy rollercoasters? Or now that I'm 25 and decrepit do I have to stand on the sidelines and hold everyone's sno-cones? [more inside]
How to get my Thinkpad to respect my monitor, or vice-versa
Thinkpad, external monitor, internal brain: which of these three is broken? [more inside]
There has to be a better way.
Academics: have you found a way to automate downloading and keeping track of journals and papers in your field? [more inside]
Help me pay my taxes!
Is there a way I can force a former employee to give me their information so that I can process my taxes? [more inside]
Help get my Windows 2000 Server running for just a few more weeks
Windows 2000 Server suddenly won't boot, even in safe mode. Any way to get it running for just a few more weeks? Difficulty: No installation disks. [more inside]
posted by gemmy at 8:27 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by gemmy at 8:27 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me help my coworker manage our money
Asking for a coworker: Need help with finances (really long, sorry) [more inside]
Seeking advice on crazy 2-person cross-country move... Indiana to California.
My fiance and I just graduated from Purdue and we're preparing for moving to California... him to San Francisco (job at Dreamworks) and me to Los Angeles (grad school at UCLA). Pre-dreamworks-job-offer, we thought we would both be in LA, so all the problems/considerations for the move pretty much just doubled. Not to mention that when it is all said and done, we're going to be doing the long-distance thing for at least a year. I know that we're capable people and can get through this just fine together, but I'm kind of overwhelmed at the moment and could use some advice. [more inside]
posted by keelyellenmarie at 8:25 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by keelyellenmarie at 8:25 AM PST - 10 comments
Personal Experience with HGC?
Personal experience with the HCG regimen as it related to endocrine systems? I went to a presentation last night expecting a slick pitch and walked away somewhat impressed. Also, do many insurance plans cover this? [more inside]
posted by Prairie at 8:18 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Prairie at 8:18 AM PST - 10 comments
Where in Berkeley is the World Cup to be found?
Where in Berkeley, CA can I watch the world cup? Saul's is showing the first two games of the day, but not the third - I'd kinda like to see that one too. Alcohol sales... well that is a must-have, but a good crowd is important too!
"It's over." (If only.)
Sadly, I think I'm preparing to break up with someone who might refuse to accept the breakup. Help me plan as well as I can to discourage him from fixating on contact and/or coming to my new home. [more inside]
Need help learning the details of cellular respiration and photosynthesis
Biology people, halp: Cellular respiration, photosynthesis, ATP, phosphorylation . . . Holy plate of beans, how do I figure all this out? How did you learn the nuts and bolts of cellular respiration and photosynthesis, keeping track of all the main inputs and outputs and intermediary steps, without going nuts? Any tips and tricks? Specific diagrams that were especially useful? Memory games? Websites? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:07 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by anonymous at 8:07 AM PST - 17 comments
Installing storm panels on a wood frame home?
How do I install hurricane panels to my wood frame + stucco home? [more inside]
posted by aussicht at 7:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by aussicht at 7:55 AM PST - 5 comments
Why do my ears produce differently colored wax?
What is a possible explanation as to why the ear wax from my left ear is consistently a different color than the ear wax from my right ear (light yellow vs. dark brown)? Neither ear physically bothers me, this is more of a curiosity that I've noticed over the last few years. Thanks!
posted by franc.o.bolos at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by franc.o.bolos at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
Is there a way to delete the files in my iTunes folder that aren't actually in my library?
I have iTunes set to both “Keep iTunes Media folder organized” and “Copy files to iTunes Media folder when adding to library.” Somewhere along the way I deleted songs from my library without also deleting them from my computer, which means I have a 14GB discrepancy between the files in my iTunes folder and the files actually included in my library. [more inside]
Weird reaction after smoking weed
I smoked half a joint yesterday and had some horrible reactions. I am not a daily or weekly smoker. I tend to go years with out smoking but recently started doing it a couple times a month. I never take more than a few tokes. I get really lazy, a little silly, and a little munchy. I go from feeling very dry and then back to normal (mouth). [more inside]
Upgrading an Inspiron 9300 hard drive.
Question on upgrading my getting-on-ancient Dell Inspiron 9300's hard drive - what kind of drive do I need, and is there an actual limit to what I can throw in it? [more inside]
Media center filter: Do the job well, or be cheap about it?
Media center filter: Do the job well, or be cheap about it? [more inside]
Chronical clogged nose is preventing a good sleep at night. Any advice?
Chronical clogged nose is preventing proper breathing at night. Any advice? [more inside]
Where can I watch the World Cup near Fort Davis, TX?
Are there any good bars where I can watch the World Cup in Fort Davis or Marfa, TX? [more inside]
posted by caek at 6:56 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by caek at 6:56 AM PST - 2 comments
Resonating lyrics
Vaguely remembered lyrics about dancing to be free wander through my head. [more inside]
posted by mareli at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by mareli at 6:47 AM PST - 2 comments
Where in the world for a week?
Was just told by my lovely SO that, as a tenth anniversary gift next year, he is taking me anywhere I'd like to go in the world for 7-10 days. (Courtesy of a LOT of banked United Airline miles.) Where in the world to go? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 6:26 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by jeanmari at 6:26 AM PST - 33 comments
Mike Skinner and the case of the deja vu lyrics
Where have I heard these lyrics from The Streets before? [more inside]
posted by citywolf at 5:49 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by citywolf at 5:49 AM PST - 9 comments
Do I need HDMI on a 3D DLP projector?
I'm planning to buy a new video projector, and thought that while I'm at it I should buy a 3D-ready projector so that in a couple of years when there are more 3D movies available, I'll be ready to watch them. Ultimately I think I'll end up getting a new PC with Blu-Ray and probably an NVidia card to play 3D Blu-Rays, as per this AskMeFi thread. But do I need to get a 3D-ready projector with HDMI, like this Acer P1200? Or does HDMI not matter? I don't want to end up buying a projector only to find I can't plug it in to the right source a year down the line.
Cancelled show on NPR...NAME?!
Last year or so, I listened to a radio show on NPR that aired. The basic premise of the show (I think) was very similar to This American Life and was an eclectic mix of interviews of regular old folks, to talking about issues related to living life in general. One of the episodes dealt with two sisters who had run away and they told their story through a series of vignettes about their experiences. Another episode (I think) was an interview of siblings who are gay. The show was only about an hour long each week, but ended up being cancelled due to $$ issues (it's not News & Notes or Day to Day, I've already checked). I'm trying to figure out what the show was!! Any ideas? It was a very grassroots-ey type, low-budget, etc.
Thanks MeFi!
posted by LemonGardot at 5:31 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by LemonGardot at 5:31 AM PST - 8 comments
This time no one can say "Buy a Mac" because we DID.
My new roommate's Macbook can't connect to my cable signal. What should we do to fix this? [more inside]
Finding the web site that lists local pharmacy drug prices
Help me find this online resource that gives local prices of prescription drugs. [more inside]
Can I use a Bluetooth earpiece for Skype on my Macbook Pro?
Can I get a Bluetooth earpiece to use for Skype calls on my Macbook Pro? Anything I should watch out for?
Can I reuse coal that has been put out?
Barbecuefilter: Can I reuse coal that has been put out? [more inside]
posted by gmm at 2:40 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by gmm at 2:40 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me (with your math genius) to do the least amount of prep possible for this exam!
I have a list of 10 questions to help prepare for an exam. Of these 10 questions, 6 will be selected for the exam paper. Of the 6 on the exam paper I need to choose 3 to write an essay on. How many do I ACTUALLY need to research to be okay on the day? [more inside]
posted by nothing too obvious at 2:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by nothing too obvious at 2:12 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me buy the right industrial sewing machine
I need an industrial sewing machine. But which one? [more inside]
posted by tim_in_oz at 1:46 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by tim_in_oz at 1:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Perimenopause hormone havoc!
Help! Perimenopause is wrecking havoc on my marriage! [more inside]
Australia Travel TV...but different
What are some unusual, creative, off-beat things to do/experience in Australia that would make for good and interesting travel-documentary TV? [more inside]
June 9
Is there something wrong with Malvino's Electronic Principles
Is there a reason Malvino's Electronic Principles would be considered a bad book? [more inside]
How much have we learned about petroleum geology since 1967?
What's new (in the last 40 years) in petroleum geology? [more inside]
Edgy or pop-culture art galleries in Boston?
Are there any edgier or pop-culture themed art galleries in Boston, similar to LA's Gallery 1988? [more inside]
posted by serathen at 9:45 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by serathen at 9:45 PM PST - 8 comments
New hiking boots seem tight - will they stretch with use?
I've bought a pair of what I assume to be reasonably good hiking boots for a long trek/challenge I'm doing at the end of August - 100km in 36 hours or so, through the Australian bush north of Sydney (bush = forest, national park). Trying them out, eg. on a 12km walk at the weekend, they're quite tight across the toes. If I keep wearing them (generally around the place, and on longer walks) will they stretch over time, or should I buy a better fitting pair while I still have time to break them in? [more inside]
posted by infinitejones at 9:36 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by infinitejones at 9:36 PM PST - 17 comments
Strang Theory
What is the difference between Gilbert Strang's two linear algebra textbooks? [more inside]
Find this dress.
I'm trying to find a photo/information about a specific dress.
The brand is Tibi (New York), it's 100% silk. The fabric looks like this but the style is different.
It has tank sleeves and large black buttons up the entire front. It's sort of a shift, but comes with a silk black belt.
Thanks a lot!
I Am Inflexible
I have been very inflexible since I was a small child. Is it possible for someone like me to become more flexible? [more inside]
Has nothing changed in the past 8 years?
Can anyone recommend a good technical / business writing book? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin at 9:25 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pwnguin at 9:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Turning Down Work Graciously
How can you turn down consulting/contract work graciously? [more inside]
Online advertising-need classes/training
I am really confused and need help. My job is in the online advertising world as a product marketing manager. New job position. The problem is that my knowledge of online advertising is low although I have worked in this field for 4 years.
I am looking for classes/courses/online resources that would help. Books would be great for both online advertising (Display not search) and on product marketing
Please dont suggest googling or the usuals -I know all of those. I am looking for something like Laredo online training.
Please help, I may lose my job soon because of this.
Fastest transition to another webhost?
My Yahoo small business account (webhosting) was closed because my autopay credit card expired. I called to try to reopen and was led to believe that my website would be put back up like old times once I signed up for another year of webhosting. This does not now seem to be the case and I am now going to cancel the order within the 30 day period. Who do you recommend as the best webhost provider for a very small service business? (HTML5 capability would be nice.)
I need to get up and running with someone else asap before i miss more emails/potential clients. Also, should I use the new webhost provider for email or something like googleapps?
Thank you for any advice.
posted by DB Cooper at 8:43 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by DB Cooper at 8:43 PM PST - 12 comments
Recommended news websites for gadgets and games?
Any recommended brief, straight-to-the-point websites for news on gadgets and games? [more inside]
posted by NeoLeo at 8:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by NeoLeo at 8:25 PM PST - 9 comments
to make our QLD coast roadtrip amazing
Seeking advice for a north east coast Australian road trip. Planning to drive from somewhere north of Brisbane (?) up to Cairns or further, in a fairly low-fi style. Looking for tips on car/van rental, places to see and accomodation. Anyone done this? Details inside. [more inside]
Where Should I Go to See Some Art?
I really love religious art from the 14th and 15th centuries. What is the best place in New York City to see some? [more inside]
posted by kate blank at 7:56 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by kate blank at 7:56 PM PST - 15 comments
What I need is a little more woop woop woop woop
Help me find more songs with high pitched repetitive sounds or words tacked on at the end of the chorus, please! [more inside]
posted by Acer_saccharum at 7:55 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Acer_saccharum at 7:55 PM PST - 9 comments
Big File - How to Email?
I need to email a file that is too big for Gmail. Can you recommend a way to send it? [more inside]
posted by meerkatty at 7:52 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by meerkatty at 7:52 PM PST - 21 comments
Help me get through the day. The long day. The month of long days.
For the next month I'll be working 13/14 hr days between two jobs, and taking an online college course. What can I do to make it through each day? [more inside]
posted by carsonb at 7:35 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by carsonb at 7:35 PM PST - 23 comments
Can I make my entire patio into a drain?
Insane in the membrane? Can I turn my entire concrete patio into a drain? [more inside]
posted by Izzy at 7:34 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Izzy at 7:34 PM PST - 13 comments
Behavior change in the modern age - help me identify this recent book and the list where I saw it
Behavior change in the modern age - help me identify this recent book and the list where I saw it [more inside]
posted by mjklin at 7:29 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by mjklin at 7:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Shut out of iTunes - what gives?
My Mac won't allow me to access iTunes Store anymore...What's going on? [more inside]
Gourmet for Dummies
FoodieFilter: I want to create a small, gourmet food basket. Help me balance it properly and get the most bang for my buck! [more inside]
posted by yawper at 7:22 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by yawper at 7:22 PM PST - 12 comments
Is a site like legalzoom okay for doing an irrevocable living trust?
Is a site like legalzoom okay for doing an irrevocable living trust, or is that an insane idea? [more inside]
Is it still Mr. Sam's company?
What's it like to work at Walmart corporate? [more inside]
How do I get away with being idle on my work computer?
Can attached documents usually be tracked by an office's internet hounds? [more inside]
Should I juice up my new laptop with more memory?
Have received a new laptop as a gift. Should I add more RAM to get ahead of Moore's Law? Should a possible RAM upgrade influence my choice of OS? [more inside]
posted by micketymoc at 6:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by micketymoc at 6:46 PM PST - 10 comments
Hoodie without the hood please?
Can you find me a hoodie without a hood? Need a full-zip sweatshirt, preferably black and available in women's 2X or men's XL. All I see in my searches are hoods (HATE THE HOOD) or zippers that go down like four inches from the neck. Please help! [more inside]
posted by marble at 6:37 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by marble at 6:37 PM PST - 18 comments
Sexuality - who am I attracted to?
I'm currently questioning my sexuality.
However I'm not sure who I'm sexually and romantically attracted to.
All of the attraction that I've seemed to have has been to guys, but I'm not sure if it was sexual btw. I'm 19 years old if that helps.
What is the most accurate indicator of sexual orientation / attraction?
I'm not sure if I'm attracted to girls or not, thanks...
posted by antgly at 6:33 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by antgly at 6:33 PM PST - 20 comments
healthcare third party vendor
Health care management: who / what is ITA partners and do I need them? My health insurance provider has passed my info on to a third party vendor. The third party vendor offers optional extra services. Is the third party on my side? Should I accept or reject them? [more inside]
Can therapy help me stop associating certain sexual acts with childhood molestation? If so, what kind of therapies are most effective? NSFW details of the sexual acts inside.
Can therapy help me stop associating certain sexual acts with childhood molestation? If so, what kind of therapies are most effective? NSFW details of the sexual acts inside. [more inside]
Yep, another one of THOSE threads.
NameOurDog Filter [more inside]
Must Have Music At All Times
I killed my Logitech Ipod speakers, which I carted with me whenever I traveled, by leaving them plugged into a Madrid outlet with my transformer setting on "high." Doh! I love having good portable speakers with me when I travel, and am looking to replace with either this Logitech model or these Bose speakers. [more inside]
How often does a person in Japan eat raw fish?
Typically, how often does a person in Japan eat raw fish? [more inside]
posted by Xere at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Xere at 5:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Can you enroll in Medicare part B only?
Can you enroll in Medicare Part B (medical) only? [more inside]
posted by Danila at 5:15 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Danila at 5:15 PM PST - 8 comments
How to not lie about being a redhead?
Now I'm a red head. How do I answer questions about my hair without lying or telling the truth? [more inside]
Seeking Dorothy Parker poem
Seeking poem by Dorothy Parker. I've looked for decades and figure I am probably paraphrasing it, Google has failed me. details to follow [more inside]
What are some great beach-related songs that are *not* beach party songs?
What are some great beach-related songs that are *not* beach party songs? [more inside]
Let's Do The Timeline Again
Is there software or a web app that will help me design or customize a snazzy-looking timeline? Bonus points for formats that are specifically made to be blog-friendly. [more inside]
Good bare-bones TV set for people who don't know which features are the bones
We're thinking about getting rid of our 1975 digital-tunerless Zenith and buying a new TV set. I've never in my life purchased a television and I'm a bit bewildered by the many options. [more inside]
posted by escabeche at 3:12 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by escabeche at 3:12 PM PST - 18 comments
How to selectively import firefox bookmarks?
Is there a good way to import only some of the bookmarks from one Firefox profile into another? [more inside]
Who wants to be a music promoter (because I don't)?
My mom is a singer/songwriter. She asked for some help with some online-marketing, website-redesign etc type ideas, and I said "sure"! She's now got me hooked up with a whole list of "tasks" that are really beyond my skillset, and interests, and has set it up for me as a 20-hr per week job (since I'm only working part-time). I'm sure there are people who'd love to do this as an internship (she's even willing to pay!), who are interested in music/music promotion -- what are they called, how can I find them, and how do I convince my mom that she'd be better-served hiring them? [more inside]
Help finding sci fi short story
I need help finding the title and author of a science fiction story. The basic plot goes like this: A guy finds a graffiti-covered box (looks like a telephone box or a power box) in the woods and realizes it is a puzzle. He opens layer after layer of the box to find harder puzzles that involve high math and even chemistry. He eventually is stymied and gives up. Turns out the box is an alien test to see if we are ready for first contact. [more inside]
posted by parapilot at 2:15 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by parapilot at 2:15 PM PST - 15 comments
Seriously sexy reads wanted for the beach
Summer Reading-Filter, bis: what contemporary fiction or non-fiction can I get for our week in the sun that will be decidedly erotic, pornographic even, but still have some literary merit? My husband thinks Dan Brown is really enjoyable whereas I cringe at that kind of writing - my preferences go towards Booker Prize-type stuff. Separate recs for each of us, I expect.
posted by Dragonness at 2:12 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Dragonness at 2:12 PM PST - 38 comments
Watching "Work of Art" Tonight + Brooklyn = Me?
Is there I place I can watch the premier of the Bravo show, "Work of Art" in Brooklyn tonight? [more inside]
Help me choose a mobile computing device
Help me choose some sort of mobile computing device to use while bike touring and vacationing. [more inside]
Half a Person
I am 37 years old. I am 5'4. I weigh 250 pounds. Should I get lap-band surgery? [more inside]
Ok, bye then?
I just got cut off on all social networks by an old friend who'd become mean and judgemental. I grew to dislike the person lately, so why am I still sad about the break? Do I bother saying anything? [more inside]
posted by kpht at 1:23 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by kpht at 1:23 PM PST - 29 comments
If Coetzee wrote true crime, how would it look?
Summer Reading-Filter: intelligent true crime? Essentially, I want all the gruesome pleasure of the content, without having to cringe through a sensationalistic treatment thereof. [more inside]
Feet A(chicago)fire
Chicago Filter: Soccer edition. Where do I go to play serious soccer (indoor, probably?) this winter in Chicago? [more inside]
Where can I find a back-mounted human carrier?
Looking for a backpack-style human carrier. Like a child carrier, but for 150+ pounds. Does anything like that exist? [more inside]
posted by halespawn at 12:19 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by halespawn at 12:19 PM PST - 14 comments
I need some lease renewal advice in NYC
I need some assistance negotiating my NYC lease renewal with my buildings management company. Have you ever negotiated? Are you in the business? I'm looking for some insight. [more inside]
Is this poll valid?
Is this poll bogus? A conservative friend has sent me a link to this poll, conducted by Zogby International (which appears reputable), that gives low scores on "economic enlightenment" to women, the less-wealthy, infrequent Wal-Mart shoppers, non-Nascar fans, the unmarried, union members, Obama voters, etc., and doesn't correlate it with college attendance. [more inside]
Where can I sell a stamp collection without getting ripped off?
I have a large stamp collection that has postage stamps from around 1920 or so through the present (mostly 1920s through 1950s), mostly U.S. but some foreign as well. Most stamps came off mail and are in an album. Some have postmarks, some don't. I live in Boston and would like to take the collection in person to a dealer who won't rip me off, but I'm open to other alternatives too.
posted by scottso17 at 11:49 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by scottso17 at 11:49 AM PST - 7 comments
It's not like they are professional photos!
Best way to auto-correct photo album - instead of doing it 1 by 1 [more inside]
vuvuzelas and brews
Bars/ pubs to watch the World Cup while in South Africa? [more inside]
Help me see the big picture.
How can I learn to see with an Asian eye? [more inside]
posted by the foreground at 11:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by the foreground at 11:28 AM PST - 6 comments
Music for War! (Warhammer, that is.)
I want to make a soundtrack for the Warhammer 40K universe. Maybe you can help. [more inside]
Suggestions for a trucker-themed party, please.
Suggestions for a trucker-themed party, please.
Where to scan positive film in Pittsburgh?
I am in Pittsburgh with some old MRI film that needs to be scanned. Anyone know a place in the Downtown/Oakland/Squirrel Hill area I can go to do this? [more inside]
posted by isnotchicago at 10:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by isnotchicago at 10:55 AM PST - 5 comments
How to come up with an emergency $80 in Dallas today?
I need suggestions as to how to make an emergency $80 by the end of today. I have nothing of real value to sell or pawn, I am ineligible to sell plasma, and my friends are all unable to help me at this time. I am in Dallas and I am pretty scared. [more inside]
We must protect this house!
Help me help my ex-wife get some House Payment breathing room. [more inside]
Doctor recommendation, Minneapolis
Looking for doctor recommendations in Minneapolis. [more inside]
Should I be worried about this hidden message?
Can you explain this hidden message I found my newly purchased car? [more inside]
posted by siclik at 10:12 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by siclik at 10:12 AM PST - 18 comments
Blogging an "Under wraps"
Ideas -- pros and cons -- for turning a book-turned-teleplay project into a blog. [more inside]
Eulogy for a relative I really respect but don't really know?
Eulogy for a relative I really respect but don't really know? [more inside]
Special Diet Cat Food
Is there somewhere online where I can compare the nutritional value of cat foods? Something similar to the "Nutritional Information" label on packaged human foods? [more inside]
posted by Kurichina at 9:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Kurichina at 9:57 AM PST - 8 comments
Arguing with women!
Arguing with women! a step-by-step guide? [more inside]
posted by jander03 at 9:35 AM PST - 51 comments
posted by jander03 at 9:35 AM PST - 51 comments
I promise to shoot first if you help me.
Inexpensive but decent Han Solo costume...for a curvy girl? [more inside]
Are my medicines really affecting my REM/deep sleep THAT much?
Are my medicines really affecting my REM/deep sleep THAT much? [more inside]
Willing to Risk My Job
What resources are available for someone who wants to know how to blow a whistle at their workplace? [more inside]
posted by alice_curiouse at 9:12 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by alice_curiouse at 9:12 AM PST - 53 comments
If you have to cry, go outside
LDR to (short-term) living together. I am going to go crazy. [more inside]
Protect the Queen! Which one's the queen? I'm the Queen! No you're not!
How do I destroy an Argentine ant colony in my soon-to-be vegetable garden? [more inside]
Cheap Ts for the short-waisted gal?
Petite and/or short-waisted women of AskMe: at what stores, brick-and-mortar OR online, have you bought inexpensive, casual knit tops that'd fit someone with a short torso? [more inside]
Figuring interest at a per-month rate, compounded monthly
Mathfilter: How do I figure the total value of interest at a per-month rate, compounded monthly, with monthly contributions? [more inside]
posted by AV at 8:25 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by AV at 8:25 AM PST - 17 comments
Sanding and painting ceilings
What's the best and easiest way to sand and repaint a ceiling? [more inside]
Gringo Tortillas
Any recommendations for a cast-iron skillet for making tortillas? [more inside]
Recommend Tchaikovsky like composers
I really, really like Tchaikovsky's symphonies. What other composers would I like? [more inside]
posted by wrok at 8:16 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by wrok at 8:16 AM PST - 18 comments
What devices will help me organize my small freezer space?
My freezer has about 24 in (W) × 16 in (H) × 14 in (D) usable space. There's no internal shelving, so things are easily disorganized. Is there a good plastic shelf I could get to help? Other helpful devices or freezer organizational ideas?
posted by grouse at 8:11 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by grouse at 8:11 AM PST - 13 comments
How to block out unwanted sounds?
Please please me. But don't turn me into a loaf of bread.
You are not our doctor, but my husband's doctor insists that it's impossible that he's been giving me yeast infections from cunnilingus. Evidence suggests otherwise. Have you experienced this before, and were you able to stop the vicious and yeasty cycle? [more inside]
how do I get rid of these calluses?
How can I get rid of these calluses on my right hand? I've tried a emery file, I've tried wearing a glove, tried loosening my grip, and, ahem, gripping less often, but I still have embarassing calluses on my right hand. [more inside]
What is this magical OAI of which they speak?
Help me acquire some data from an OAI/PMH database. For science! [more inside]
landscapers for photoshoots in nyc?
Are there people who specialize in landscaping / horticultural arts for architectural and residential photoshoots? In NYC? [more inside]
posted by MaddyRex at 7:22 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by MaddyRex at 7:22 AM PST - 4 comments
Need a doctor recommendation for my wonky ankle!
I need a doctor to look at my poor, sprained ankle! He or she has to be in nyc and has to see me before 9am or after 5pm. Help! [more inside]
posted by silverstatue at 7:18 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by silverstatue at 7:18 AM PST - 7 comments
Replacing Comcast in Baltimore
Sick of Comcast and want to switch to something else...anything. Looking for suggestions to replace Comcast internet in Baltimore. [more inside]
Flash drive gift for a college freshman
What useful things can I put on a USB flash drive for a high school senior on his way to college? [more inside]
All Roads Lead to Times Square?
How many streets/roads/highways lead into Manhattan? [more inside]
pavane pour une collection defunte
Offloading classical CDs in Boston for cash. Where? [more inside]
Metabooks
I want to enhance my reading experiences. [more inside]
Finding altruistic visual effects work
I've left my job as a visual-effects artist and am travelling on an open-ended schedule through the middle-east, india and asia. I would like to find some opportunities for altruism related to my field. [more inside]
Plantar faciitis or not plantar faciitis...
Is this really Plantar Faciitis, and is it supposed to hurt this much...? [more inside]
Immigration forums?
Which are the best online forums for immigration/visa issues? [more inside]
Help me compose a questionnaire for my doctor
[medical advice filter] Yes, I know, you are not my doctor, but please give me some ideas about what I need to ask the person who IS my doctor, based on my symptoms. Apologies in advance for the length and special snowflake details. [more inside]
Constructive criticism for partner's creative pursuit?
My partner has a hobby/interest that is important to him--similar to music or art, it's something that he occasionally shares the labors of his love with the public. The problem? I'm not crazy about these particular creative fruits. Am I just being too snobby? [more inside]
posted by leemleem at 12:38 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by leemleem at 12:38 AM PST - 23 comments
June 8
Trying to track down obscurities in British legal history
Obscure British legal history question: some kind of writ or procedure that used to be held only by clergy, now held by everyone? [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 11:46 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by paultopia at 11:46 PM PST - 3 comments
What to do with 12 hours at Dulles?
Long layover near Washington Dulles Intl. Airport. Is there a hotel with early check in? [more inside]
Does traditional Japanese ginger salad dressing contain dairy?
Does the traditional ginger salad dressing served in Japanese restaurants contain dairy? [more inside]
posted by jitterbug perfume at 10:23 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by jitterbug perfume at 10:23 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me weed older fiction from my elementary school library
What classic books belong in an elementary school library? [more inside]
What is this plant that was in our CSA box?
What is this plant that came in our CSA box today? The bunch is about 10-12 inches long, it smells vaguely like cilantro but without so much "soapiness", and the leaves are somewhat fennel-like. The flowers are small and pinkish to purplish.
posted by matildaben at 10:00 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by matildaben at 10:00 PM PST - 25 comments
CRM solution for a Realtor?
What are good choices for lead management/CRM solutions for Realtors? Something that can be integrated with a Realtor's website (in terms of lead capture, etc.) would be preferable, especially if it can work with Drupal. I'm asking as part of a web design/marketing team that may work with a Realtor soon.
posted by entropic at 9:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by entropic at 9:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Is my blender broken?
My blender has a bit of black dust at the bottom after I use it, presumably from the black rubber connectors under the container and on top of the motor. It still works, but is this normal? Will the black stuff get sucked up into the food stuff I'm blending?
posted by jyorraku at 9:05 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jyorraku at 9:05 PM PST - 6 comments
Fuzzy motion in MPEG Streamclip
Why are there always fuzzy lines when I open a DVD file in MPEG Streamclip? [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 9:03 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by omnigut at 9:03 PM PST - 8 comments
I Screwed Up My Marriage
Help. I screwed up my marriage. I "emotionally" cheated on my wife with an ex-girlfriend and now I'm afraid the damage is done. I'm looking for any help or suggestions. [more inside]
iPhone 4 T-Mobile Always Roaming = Happiness
If I jailbreak an iPhone to T-Mobile, can I roam to achieve 3G speeds? (I'm thinking the iPhone 4 here, but nobody can comment on that with complete accuracy, yet.) [more inside]
I'm an American woman going to Europe (Berlin) for the first time. Can you help me dress like a European and/or not stick out like a sore thumb while I'm there?
I'm an American woman going to Europe (Berlin) for the first time. Can you help me dress like a European and/or not stick out like a sore thumb while I'm there? [more inside]
posted by colfax at 8:32 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by colfax at 8:32 PM PST - 31 comments
Wedding fashion-filter: Help a groom dress himself and his groomsmen!
How should I dress myself for my wedding? Specifically, what color shirt and tie with a dark gray suit? [more inside]
posted by LouMac at 8:22 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by LouMac at 8:22 PM PST - 12 comments
How to cope without Firefly?
Okay, we finally watched Firefly and Serenity on Netflix. Now we're aching for more. What do we watch now? [more inside]
Help me find an essay on structuralist (?) literary theory
Help me find an essay on structuralist (?) critical/literary theory that I read in a class long ago. [more inside]
posted by bingo at 8:16 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by bingo at 8:16 PM PST - 4 comments
The black hole that is my aging mind...
Mind freeze: what is the word/term for a literary mistake in a piece of fiction like the wrong stovetop chimneys in Charles Dickens? Something an author has put in a period piece but could not possibly exist in the time the work of fiction took place? [more inside]
posted by eatdonuts at 8:08 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by eatdonuts at 8:08 PM PST - 7 comments
how to celebrate the winter solstice?
How can I throw an awesome winter solstice party? [more inside]
design a lesson
DesignFilter-ish: I'm working on a project involving formatting lesson plans, activities, and readings for a secondary school level.
What are some things I should be paying attention to? [more inside]
posted by joyeuxamelie at 7:40 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by joyeuxamelie at 7:40 PM PST - 2 comments
How much to charge as a freelance book publicist?
How much to charge as a freelance book publicist? [more inside]
It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood
If you wanted to know whether a given spot in an American city or town was in a "good neighborhood" -- that is to say, safe to walk in alone during the day and early evening -- and you had only the internet to ask, what resources would you consult? [more inside]
Dutch bike rental in CT?
Does anyone know of a place to rent a Dutch-style bike near New Haven, CT? [more inside]
Why are my reel to reel tapes running so fast?
I want to transfer a bunch of reel-to-reel tapes to digital audio, but when I play them back, the sound is too fast/high pitched. Is there a standard percentage that I can slow things down by? [more inside]
posted by dihutenosa at 6:01 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by dihutenosa at 6:01 PM PST - 6 comments
How do I teach virtual reality photography?
How should I teach virtual reality photography to college art students? [more inside]
posted by tnygard at 5:52 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by tnygard at 5:52 PM PST - 2 comments
How do I get an anniversary present to India?
What kind of anniversary gifts can I arrange in Southern India, from the US? [more inside]
Using a character as a custom list bullet
I would like to use CSS to style my lists with a custom bullet. I would like to use ">>" but not as an image. I don't want to type it before a link because a screen reader will read it. Can I use characters as a custom bullet?
Help me find my missing folder on a USB drive.
I have a little USB Thumb drive. It is aging and I should know better than to use it, but I do. Today the biggest and most important folder on it dissapeared. Now, I'd think that I'd just deleted it, but the space is still consumed on the drive, meaning that the folder is still 'present'. How'd it dissapear and how do I get it back?!
posted by GilloD at 4:54 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GilloD at 4:54 PM PST - 11 comments
How do I best automate testimonials from emails?
How can I make excel cells come out in HTML in testimonial like boxes? [more inside]
Long Distance Calling for Ms. Heartbreak
My 29yo sister lives 3,000 miles away in NYC and just broke up with her long-term, live-in boyfriend. She's devastated. I want to be supportive and present for her even though I'm far away. Aside from phone calls, what can I do from here to help her there? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri at 4:25 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by DarlingBri at 4:25 PM PST - 33 comments
Are infinite universes possible?
TheoreticalPhysicsFilter: A mathematical question (from a non-math person) about the viability of the parallel universe theory. In short, wouldn't there be infinite parallel universes, making the whole concept impossible for humans to understand? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 4:18 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:18 PM PST - 19 comments
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, why doesn't Horatio tell Hamlet of Ophelia's condition?
In Shakespeare's Hamlet, why doesn't Horatio tell Hamlet of Ophelia's condition? [more inside]
posted by feelinglistless at 4:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by feelinglistless at 4:16 PM PST - 5 comments
POST the username and password to the login method
How do it "Simply POST the username and password to the login method" (preferbly using PHP)? [more inside]
Wanted: People who geek out over gorgeous shelving systems and the like
designgeekfilter: What are the most beautiful household products you own/use frequently/wish you owned? [more inside]
Scale of legal penalties and fines for different crimes
The whole BP oil spill (with few legal ramifications so far, although apparently there is a cap on the damages which BP would be required to pay) and the recurrent stories of copyright violations (with many outrageous fines to poor saps who got caught downloading movies and music) got me thinking: is anyone aware of a nice infographic of different fines issued / punitive damages awarded for different crimes? I am basically curious how it would look like for different countries, and if it could be used as a rough "how much we value what" scale. [more inside]
How did immigrants know to come for land?
Many early 19th century immigrants came to America for the opportunity to own land. How did they learn it was available? [more inside]
posted by John Borrowman at 3:41 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by John Borrowman at 3:41 PM PST - 19 comments
Old Dog, New Home?
I need to find a new home for a 12-year-old collie mix dog. I live in Oakland, CA. More than you need to know after the break. [more inside]
Working with Twins
I work with a group of teenagers which includes a pair of twins. I am still learning to tell them apart and often have to ask them which one they are. They handle it well, but am sure that it gets old. Sometimes I just try to guess, other times I just ask them directly. Can you give me any advice on the best way to handle this until I am able to recognize them for sure?
Poem for a Wedding
What's a good poem to send to a friend getting married soon? [more inside]
Neistat Brothers Soundtrack Mystery
Trying to track down the music from one of the short films from the Neistat Brothers show on hbo. It plays during the short film bio dad. I recorded some of it on my computer... this is the song. I love it. Any ideas?
Cat with bad aim !
YANMV (you are not my vet) - One of my girlfriend's cats is displaying strange behavior, and she'd like some advice as to how to rectify cat's hygiene problem. [more inside]
posted by Oneirokritikos at 2:09 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Oneirokritikos at 2:09 PM PST - 18 comments
How do I effectively complain about a superior? And to whom?
How do I complain about a manager without gossiping, whining, or shooting myself in the foot? [more inside]
Copyright Law and Advertisements
Can I legally reprint an ad from 1930, or an ad from 1990 for that matter, in a pamphlet that I will profit from? If not, how can I get rights to do so? [more inside]
It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent. ~Dave Barry
Camping for dummies: I want to go camping. But I've never been camping as an adult, much less camping with children. I need advice. [more inside]
posted by Sassyfras at 1:48 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Sassyfras at 1:48 PM PST - 38 comments
Question(s) about long-distance train travel
I want to book a 2-3 day trip by sleeper car on one of Amtrak's long scenic routes. I'm totally flexible about which route and when, but it's still proving more difficult than I thought to plan this. [more inside]
posted by pete_22 at 1:40 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by pete_22 at 1:40 PM PST - 2 comments
What's the tastiest way to mix coriander, turmeric, and fenugreek?
Do you have a favorite curry spice mix recipe? [more inside]
posted by thebestsophist at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by thebestsophist at 1:37 PM PST - 7 comments
postmodern / ironic songs
What are some other songs like Short Skirt, Long Jacket and Drunk Girls? [more inside]
posted by Solon and Thanks at 1:35 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Solon and Thanks at 1:35 PM PST - 25 comments
Tips for Urban Scavenger Hunt
Your experience/suggestions/tips for someone participating in urban scavenger hunt for the first time. [more inside]
c programming
C Program: How can I write a file to a specific location, say the desktop? [more inside]
I'm in good Company...
I am now the proud owner of a business. What kind of tax-y advantages are available to the president of an S-Corp? [more inside]
How to sort out page numbering in a word doc (I know!)
I have a Word 2007 document. It has 2 sections. I want page numbering to start in section 2 at page 1. No page numbering in Section 1. Obviously I've done what I should do, ie clicked in section 2, set up page numbering to start at p 1. And it does. But section 1 gets page numbering too. Delete that and section 2's numbering goes too. Help! [more inside]
What can I expect from a cat with reduced kidney function?
Cat with reduced kidney function -- what can I expect? [more inside]
Leon county florida health assitance sought
I'm trying to help my significant other navigation assistance programs to get her the help she is looking for. I'm in NJ, she's in FL. [more inside]
posted by ShawnStruck at 12:46 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by ShawnStruck at 12:46 PM PST - 1 comment
When Will My Xterra Die?
I have a 2004 Nissan Xterra. It has 91,000 miles on it. When should I expect it to die/produce a major mechanical problem? [more inside]
Need a magic carpet
Need advice for the quickest, cheapest route to go from the Greek isle of Milos to Istanbul. [more inside]
Help me find a poem about winter that might be Theodore Roethke?
Looking for a poem about winter that I believe was Theodore Roethke but was in the New Yorker within the last ten years. [more inside]
This is harder than I thought...
Bi/lesbian women: What can another woman say in a first message on a dating site to pique your interest? What do you look for in profiles/pictures/etc? I've been out for a few months, using OkCupid and Craigslist and haven't gotten one date.
posted by Autumn at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Autumn at 12:13 PM PST - 12 comments
Old dog won't eat
Old dog isn't eating well and is wasting away. Need help making some tough decisions... [more inside]
Under pressure
I have a 2006 Scion xA with 40k miles on it. I just spent $800 replacing essentially my entire emissions system due to a pressure burst and subsequent contamination. I get regular maintenance and never attempt to overfill my tank. How do I make sure this doesn't happen again?
posted by emilyd22222 at 12:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by emilyd22222 at 12:03 PM PST - 17 comments
How do I pitch my website to publishers in order to try and secure a book deal?
How do I pitch my website to publishers in order to try and secure a book deal? [more inside]
I once had a banquet of streaming radio, now I have only crumbs.
What is at fault for Last.fm and Pandora's terrible reliability on my Android phone, and is there anything I can do about it? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 11:54 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Vorteks at 11:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Scalpers or Legit?
Experience good or bad using third party ticket sellers like Stub Hub or Ticket Triangle? [more inside]
posted by ephemerista at 11:51 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ephemerista at 11:51 AM PST - 12 comments
A shiny, a shiny, my queendom for a shiny!
I work at a desk job where the bulk of my projects take place during the academic year. As I have ADD [ADHD inattentive type], routines and a high level of activity really help, and I've worked hard to get things where they need to be. Once again, however, the summer slump is kicking my ass. Please hope. [more inside]
Where can I find these short films?
I'm looking for a series of short autobiographical films that use a very simple animation technique. The artist draws pictures in real time as a voice-over tells the story. All you can see is the line of the pen as it forms the image, but you can't see the artist or the pen that's drawing the line. Thank you.
posted by muta at 11:31 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by muta at 11:31 AM PST - 2 comments
BURY MY MONEY IN A GREAT BIG HOLE
Which bank is more likely to collapse first: WELLS FARGO or USAA FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK ? [more inside]
Looking for a hairdresser in Cambridge/Somerviile.
Turn my "Alice" into a "Veronica." Looking for a trustworthy hairdresser in Somerville or Cambridge, MA who can cut curls. [more inside]
posted by nbaseman at 11:22 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by nbaseman at 11:22 AM PST - 7 comments
CPA didn't do my taxes. What now?
My CPA didn't do my taxes. What's the best way to proceed? [more inside]
How to recover photos from a reformatted mac?
A friend of mine recently came to me with an all-too-common problem-- she thought her hard drive died, decided to format it, and then remembered about all the photos she kept on it. [more inside]
So this is what "I must have them all!" feels like...
Tacoma Rainiers: Did the team indeed give away trains (along the lines of the Seattle Mariners Express) for just two years around 2006?
How to deal with grief.
Tips on coping with grief? My dad passed away a couple of weeks ago and since then i've been pretty much paralyzed with grief. Is there anything i can do to get over this quickly, or at least get a handle on it, because it's affecting my interpersonal relationships, and interfering with quality time with my 17month old. [more inside]
posted by ramix at 10:57 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by ramix at 10:57 AM PST - 23 comments
Breaking up scar tissue
What to do about scar tissue in a finger? [more inside]
Ann Arbor Filter: Need to contact Hathaway's Hideaway
Ann Arbor Filter (longshot): Anybody know how to get in touch with the owners of place called Hathaway's Hideway? It's an event venue on S. Ashley and I am looking to rent it out, but none of the major search engines can turn up a phone number on it. Anybody got any local scoop on how to reach them?
Plan my family's summer vacation in Oregon.
What are your favorite budget family vacation spots in Oregon? [more inside]
Have you had any experience with herniated disc back surgery? What should I expect?
Hey everybody, I asked about my leg pain/sciatica and got a lot of helpful answers last time. This is a followup on the same topic. I recently got an MRI back that says I have "There is a large extradural mass extending posterior to the L4-5 or L5-S1 intervertebral discs most likely L5-S1. This likely reflects an extruded disc fragment from a disc herniation. There is extensive effacement of the right S-1 nerve root. This extends up to the level of the L4-5 disc. Diffuse central disc bulging is present at L3-4. No compression fractures or other bony abnormalities are identified." My chiropractor said that I have the next to worse kind of herniated disc and that it is "leaking" and putting pressure on the nerve. He was anti-surgery last time, but after seeing the MRI said that is pretty much my only treatment option at this point for relief. I am having horrible leg pain and am on pain killers pretty consistently. I am mildly freaked out about surgery, but I need to get back on track with my life. Please help me get a better understanding if you have any experience. Thank you! [more inside]
Beginner iPhone developer do's and don'ts?
Beginning iPhone development... What kind of things should I look out for? What are some great app ideas? Are there any major mistakes that I should avoid? Etc etc... [more inside]
hands-off escrowing online
Technical Paypal (or equivalent) question. Let's say I want to set up a market where buyers and sellers of intangible goods can do business. Ideally, transactions will be directly between between the buyer and seller, but I will act as something like an escrow agent. [more inside]
posted by adamrice at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by adamrice at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
How easy is it to switch from an iPhone 3G to a Nexus One?
Considering switching from an iPhone 3G to a Nexus One, how easy would it be to get the same functionality with respect to syncing (especially podcasts)? [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:58 AM PST - 13 comments
Will New Cat ever let Old Cat sleep with us again (or play with him)?
We have had an awesome formerly feral FIV+ cat for 3 years. He is increasingly clearly lonely, and two weeks ago, we adopted a new cat. New cat is great, they've both settled in, but new cat seems to be bullying old cat. Is this permanent? [more inside]
de Paris, a Ajaccio
Help me get from Paris to Corsica in two days. [more inside]
A 20 million candle power lighthouse
I have a candle and its brightness is exactly one candle power or candela. If I buy a 10,000 candle power torch/flashlight, does that mean it's 10,000 times brighter (and what does that mean) or that I can see it 10,000 times further away? Are these the same thing and why do they seem unbelievable?
posted by westerly at 8:45 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by westerly at 8:45 AM PST - 20 comments
"Best" and "worst" experiences involving grammar?
"Best" and "worst" experiences involving grammar and learning grammar? I think we were asked to write this to increase empathy, but I can't think of anything with any emotional weight, so I thought I'd ask for your experiences. Please answer especially if you had a difficult time with grammar. [more inside]
Getaway for two.
Looking for a nice place for a couple to get away for the weekend. Age 25, location south east PA, NJ is an option too. Any personal experiences? [more inside]
Save these ta-tas!
Why do I have dry, flaky skin JUST on my breasts!? [more inside]
Does it matter if my driver's license is expired while flying to another country?
Does it matter if my driver's license is expired while flying to another country? [more inside]
posted by deern the headlice at 8:22 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by deern the headlice at 8:22 AM PST - 24 comments
I want to eat my water.
Underqualified or just Impostor Syndrome?
How do I apply for jobs I'm probably qualified for but fear that I'm not? [more inside]
What is it with this guy...is he just a rare cheesy bird or am I getting blown off politely?
I've been jaded by silly boys these past few years and am wondering if I am misunderstanding a current flirtation with an old friend. At first, I questioned if his request to meet up was just a platonic get together, but after a few weeks of texting, it's obvious he is definitely flirting. My question is, if he was interested, why hasn't he asked me out by now? And if he isn't interested, what is with the odd texts that seem too cheesy to be sincere? [more inside]
PLaces that still do the Cartoon thing
Places that still pay for cartoonists? I'm a professional cartoonist. I've been in the New Yorker, The Chronicle Review, Narrative, etc. It's okay very side job but as a result I'm sitting on literally hundreds of unsold cartoons. My copy of Writer's market is very bad/out of date at telling me what trade publications still use cartoons and even worse at ones that still pay. Anyone know of publications, online or otherwise, that still run single-panel gag cartoons? [more inside]
Returning to tennis and concerned about my shoulder
Tennis Filter: I've recently returned to playing tennis after a multi-decade break. I played high-school and college tennis in my day but stopped for any number of reasons. I have a good rally partner and I've surprisingly been able to get back to a reasonable level after only five weeks. The only niggling issue is some pain in my service shoulder that feels like a rotor cuff problem. It goes away after 10-15 minutes of softer serves.
I've found that throwing a ball overhand generates the same twinge but also loosens things up so that the serving motion is more comfortable. [more inside]
How to set up a members-only portion of a website?
How do you go about setting up a members-only portion of a nonprofit organization's website? Advice, books, and software needed. [more inside]
posted by mortaddams at 7:54 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by mortaddams at 7:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Suggestions on email hosting (SSL, webmail, IMAP)?
I am looking for an email hosting provider that support IMAP, SSL, and webmail access. I have four (4) domains and each of them has two (2) email accounts associated with them. Some of the features I am looking for are as follows ...
- SSL access (with properly signed certificate; i.e. no self signed)
- WebMail access
- IMAP IDLE (i.e. Push Email)
- Mobile friendly access
- Use my own domains
How can my PC, Xbox and projector all (cheaply) get along?
I am looking for an affordable receiver that can handle my new low-budget home theater setup. I will be connecting a PC and an Xbox 360, both ideally via HDMI, to a projector that does not have HDMI pass-through capability. What is the cheapest receiver with multiple HDMI inputs that can take the incoming video signal and send it along to the projector? [more inside]
posted by allen8219 at 7:41 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by allen8219 at 7:41 AM PST - 7 comments
Need cheap NYC sunglasses
Seeking brick-and-mortar NYC store for cheap prescription sunglasses. [more inside]
I'm sorry, I don't speak [insert Europen language here]
Looking for a travel, multi-language pocket dictionary with common phrases and vocab for European countries. [more inside]
What else to watch?
Louis Theroux's documentaries - both the sillier earlier ones and the recent more solemn ones - are perhaps my very favourite things to watch. What other documentaries / shows might I enjoy?
Do I just have a bug or something funky? Should I see a doctor? Specialist?
Got back from a trip five days ago and stomach still isn't sitting right. Should I see a doctor? A specialist? Recommendations in the DC area? TMI and longer version below the fold. [more inside]
My T-mobile phone is still on the dark side
Can you suggest a good, cheap, hopefully easily-available-on-ebay-used T-mobile phone? I don't need a ton of features, but I want something that does all the basic stuff really well. [more inside]
crossword puzzle create
i am trying to create a crossword. it's very small with only 10 clues. i found this other post here and would like to use that website but i'm not sure where to start or how to black out spots in the grid. my clues are all very random. does anyone have any tips on where or how to start with a blank 15x15 grid (even that may be too big). thanks, matt
Estranged Parent Dying of Cancer
I recently found out my father is dying of cancer. We haven't spoken in over a decade. What are your experiences with reconciliation in this kind of situation? [more inside]
It was hard enough cutting it to length, now...
I need to cut a concave hemicircular "trench" in the side of a ~1" thick piece of maple (i.e., along the 1" side, with the direction of the grain). What's the best way of doing this? The only power tool I have is a cordless drill; I'm willing to purchase any (relatively inexpensive) hand tools I might need, but don't have space for any new power tools.
I Want to Make It Harder to Steal My Money, Thanks
What can I do about the dubious security questions of Everbank's online banking service? [more inside]
Connecting flights in Paris between CDG and Orly
Connecting flights in Paris: Landing at Charles de Gaulle, taking off from Orly. [more inside]
posted by kandinski at 2:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by kandinski at 2:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Tips for decking?
What mistakes are we likely to make when laying our new decking? What are the best practices for getting this done nicely enough that we don't regret it when we look at it a few years down the road? [more inside]
posted by charmedimsure at 2:01 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by charmedimsure at 2:01 AM PST - 18 comments
Where to next?
European road trip! We're in Brugge right now, where to next? [more inside]
posted by monkey!knife!fight! at 1:49 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by monkey!knife!fight! at 1:49 AM PST - 14 comments
June 7
Lost in the Distant Sands of Memory
Asking for a friend, who is mightily impressed with AskMe's music-identifying ability: What is this song? [more inside]
posted by KathrynT at 11:48 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by KathrynT at 11:48 PM PST - 6 comments
Crap, almost hit my eye.
First time sewing here, and a piece of plastic presser foot snapped and flew into my face. It was used for "general" sewing, and came as one of the accessories for the Singer 2210 model. Preferably I'd like to buy an exact replacement, but failing that, what should I use to reattach the piece like nothing had happened?
posted by Yasuo at 11:21 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Yasuo at 11:21 PM PST - 4 comments
What the hell is in red meat that my body needs to balance itself?
What the hell is in red meat that my body needs to balance itself? [more inside]
posted by yeloson at 10:37 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by yeloson at 10:37 PM PST - 36 comments
DMCA takedown notice... What do I do now?
My webhost just got a DMCA takedown notice for my site. One catch, my site wasn't hosting or in anyway linking to the alleged content. What now? Please help. [more inside]
AA for introverts?
Are there any effective, well-respected alternatives to Alcoholics Anonymous that don't require group meetings? [more inside]
Home is Where the Hear... oh forget it.
I'm getting mired in this bog of things falling through. Can I get a little mefi love (and advice?) [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette at 9:55 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by thatbrunette at 9:55 PM PST - 9 comments
how to keep cell phone number?
I have an iPhone on AT&T Wireless. I have moved to an area where AT&T does not provide native cellular and data service. I need your advice/ideas on how best to proceed to protect my cell phone number. [more inside]
In what city can I find guys who want a family?
I'm thinking of starting over in a new city with the intent of both working in my field and finding Mr.Right. [more inside]
I need a cheap, waterproof, dependable, comfortable, stylish backpack for lots of walking in college.
Is it possible to find a cheap, waterproof, stylish, dependable college backpack? [more inside]
Facial hair detailing 101.
I would like to try some of these facial hair styles. So far I have not had much luck doing detailing with my cartridge razor. [more inside]
How can I make these computers work together?
How can I optimally set up my home computer...er... ecology? [more inside]
Heard of a Global User Spell Check Dictionary?
Is there any program/script that can control all User Dictionaries on a machine? You know, when you're typing MetaFilter, and FF tells you it's spelled wrong. You can right-click, and "Add to Dictionary". No sweat. But what about all the other programs I have (Evernote, Thunderbird, Lotus Notes, Excel, Word, etc, etc, etc.). I'm looking for the One User Dictionary To Rule Them All. [more inside]
Where is my local Mutual Funds 'R' Us?
Where do I go to get mutual funds and bonds? Are there certain types I should be getting? [more inside]
posted by Kippersoft at 8:20 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Kippersoft at 8:20 PM PST - 4 comments
ET, phone roam.
Best way for a Canadian to have a cell phone in the US? [more inside]
Toronto stroller detailing?
Now that my child is grown out of her Bugaboo stroller, I plan to sell it. Where in Toronto can I have it detailed/serviced? [more inside]
Too many options for a psychiatrist?
How do you find a psychiatrist when there are so many options? I have PHCS health insurance, but none of my recommendations for psychiatrists (from friends, family, and my primary doctor) are covered by my insurance. However, in each 10 block radius in NYC - there are about 50 doctors that show up - how is this possible? How can I pick a good one? Recommendations appreciated.
Raccoon + The Entertainer = ???
Old-video-game-filter: Help my roommate remember the name of this video game from his childhood! [more inside]
posted by jordanlewis at 6:53 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jordanlewis at 6:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me identify this urban wildlife.
Driving home from work in D.C., I spotted something crossing the street in front of me, followed by three youngsters. I work at Buzzard Point, so this occurred about three blocks from the Anacostia River. I got within about 20 feet of the critters and still couldn't figure out what they were. [more inside]
posted by ereshkigal45 at 6:43 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by ereshkigal45 at 6:43 PM PST - 29 comments
How do you break up with your doctor?
He wants a new doctor. I need to keep a good relationship with the once he's about to dump. [more inside]
Can you tell me about this strange-looking book?
I stumbled upon the strange cover to I Mostri in Fiore by Nocentini Giovanni. Can anyone tell me more about it? [more inside]
posted by dougmoon at 6:24 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by dougmoon at 6:24 PM PST - 3 comments
Help me wrap my head around the concept of cashflow.
I can't seem to wrap my head around the concept of cashflow, so where can I find a good tutorial/book on figuring out your cashflow? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo at 6:07 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pakoothefakoo at 6:07 PM PST - 4 comments
Get thee to a seminary
Should I become a librarian in a seminary? [more inside]
Consolidate my family's Apple device accounts.
I have two kids. Each has an ipod touch. Planning on adding two more to the household (mom and dad). Problem: I created an itunes store ID for each kid. Looking backward, wouldn't it have been smarter to create ONE Apple ID for the family, so I can see what is being purchased? I had a recent breach in my credit card and had several unauthorized purchases from Itunes...having one account might have led me to see this fraud a little sooner. (apart from checking my credit card statement daily)
What do you multi-iphone-Touch families do? one account?
If the devices all get registered to one account, can one transfer a paid app from one device to another?
Will apps already purchased be lost if I consolidate the devices under a different username?
Any family Apple device strategies appreciated.
What is a backside-illuminated sensor?
The new iPhone's sensor is backside-illuminated sensor. What does that actually mean? What other cameras offer this technology? [more inside]
posted by fogster at 5:46 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by fogster at 5:46 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I get through this "recent graduate, broken relationship, doubtful future" slump?
Just graduated college and feeling very sad. Struggling with a major relationship change, doubts about graduate school in the humanities, and overall discouragement. Thoughts on feeling better in hard times of change, or even just what you've learned when you were 20-something that helped you get through it. [more inside]
Just your friendly mind-altering parasite...
I'd like to gain a better understanding of toxoplasmosis. What should I know? [more inside]
According to the Chinese, when you save someone's life...
According to Chinese tradition/proverbs... what happens when you save somebody's life? Is the person you saved indebted to you, for the rest of their days? Or are you, through the act of saving their life, now responsible for their life? [more inside]
posted by avoision at 5:37 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by avoision at 5:37 PM PST - 9 comments
Tanner/binder wanted for anthropodermic bibliopegy (future)
I'd like to have a book bound in my tanned skin after I die, as a present for my family. Does anyone know of any legal issues with asking a tanner and binder to do this? Any other suggestions for how to go about it? [more inside]
posted by mdoar at 4:59 PM PST - 50 comments
posted by mdoar at 4:59 PM PST - 50 comments
Square peg, meet round hole.
Some career advice needed, specifically as relates to the intersection of advertising/marketing, interactive, and art direction. (long) [more inside]
posted by kaseijin at 4:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kaseijin at 4:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Hey, slightly famous person - wanna go out?
Adventures in online dating. Found someone on a personals site. She is sorta famous here in Seattle, and I know who exactly who she is. Should I contact her via the dating site (last login 3 months ago) or go straight to Facebook? Yes, I'm probably bean-plating this... [more inside]
I need to hire a WordPress person about 10 days ago.
The person I hired on Elance.com to customize a WordPress theme is so not working out and I'm pushing right up against a deadline. How do I find someone else to finish this... right this second? [more inside]
posted by houseofdanie at 4:28 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by houseofdanie at 4:28 PM PST - 4 comments
I hate the word 'webinar'
What's the best enterprise webinar/online meeting hosted system? I've scouted Citrix GoToMeeting, Microsoft Office Live, Adobe Connect, Cisco WebEx and was wondering if I'm missing one? [more inside]
Reasonably priced thematic photo slideshow creator?
I'm looking for software to create a themed photo slideshow from existing pictures. For example, I want a bunch of pics from a conference to have a "Wild West" theme (or "spy" or "beach", etc.) - frames/background and (ideally) background music. Prefer under $100, but I want to know regardless of price point. Anything out there?
posted by yiftach at 4:15 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by yiftach at 4:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Bipolar, music, and chipmunks.
Does anyone have any experience/knowledge of musical auditory hallucinations (possibly) associated with Bipolar Disorder and/or mood stabilizers? Weird experience follows. [more inside]
posted by MadMage at 4:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by MadMage at 4:00 PM PST - 7 comments
Cheap Shots in NYC?
Most cost-effective vaccinations in New York City? [more inside]
How do I help him move on?
My boyfriend and I of 4 months broke up a month ago. The reasons are: we've been fighting (mostly about little things) for a week straight, he's going off to a different school in August (the root of our fights), and the timing isn't just right for us. I initiated the break up, but he agreed as well. I told him that we should still be friends even though we're not together anymore. He wants to do the same, but he sees a chance of getting back together after college. Yikes. [more inside]
Things are going wrong too many times
I feel like I have no control over anything in my life and just drift around feeling helpless and miserable. What to do? [more inside]
Keep up the great work! And don't forget to look for your next job.
Has your manager ever told you, "as a developmental exercise" or otherwise, to search and apply for other jobs, internally and externally? [more inside]
Keep the Kitty Cool
First summer with a new cat and no AC. How to keep the kitty cool while we're away? [more inside]
Is my personal mileathon a huge security/privacy risk?
My get rich quick scheme's downfall - How much of a security risk is it to have your frequent flyer number out in the world? [more inside]
Pimp My Ice Water!
I have an infusion pitcher and I am not afraid to use it! But I need ideas and some basic technicals about timing and storage. Inspired by this question about popsicles, I want to make refreshing, astonishingly creative, non-sugary, home-made waters to replace my resource and money-intensive diet sodas. Iced tea is so ho hum. Help me develop a passion for water again. [more inside]
posted by cross_impact at 3:26 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by cross_impact at 3:26 PM PST - 16 comments
This RSS thing. Explain it to me please.
I have a webpage that contains links to podcasts that are hosted in my Dropbox public folder. I would like to submit these podcasts to the iTunes Store. However, my submissions need to be in RSS format. Please explain to me how this is done like I'm five. [more inside]
CC licenses
Help me understand the limits of creative commons, in particular, using attribution-noncommercial-no derivs licensed photos/videos for an ad-powered blog. [more inside]
posted by bluelight at 3:19 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by bluelight at 3:19 PM PST - 2 comments
Hard drive forensics and data recovery
I am doing a research project for my CS degree and am looking at how to present an example for the class of forensic type data recovery. Say for example a company had files they didn't investigators to find out about and they deleted them. What tools would/should I use to prove that they have deleted them? [more inside]
Group camping/cabin within 3 hours of Portland, OR?
Where should 12 people get a cabin or go camping for 2 nights on the 4th of July weekend that is within 2-3 hours of Portland, OR? [more inside]
What are you favorite obscure creepy 80's songs?
What are some less-frequently played 80's dance songs? The creepier the vibe the better. [more inside]
Professional Speed Reader?
I read really fast. Can I make money with this skill? [more inside]
Seasonal employment, the more extreme the better.
I'm looking for ideas and advice for obtaining seasonal/temporary environmental science or natural resources related employment - the more extreme the better. [more inside]
posted by nowoutside at 2:41 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by nowoutside at 2:41 PM PST - 2 comments
Baby I Was Born to Ruuuuuun
Why do my new running shoes hurt my knees? And what shoes should I buy instead? [more inside]
posted by Andrhia at 2:34 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Andrhia at 2:34 PM PST - 18 comments
Bandage or no Bandage?
I've caught the mountain biking bug and was out riding this weekend. On one of the more advanced drops I took a bit of a scary tumble and ended up pretty scraped up. One section of my leg has the top layer of skin completely scraped off. What I'm wondering is the best (and fastest) way to help my scrapes heal with minimal scarring. Does anybody have any tips? [more inside]
Identify this logo
What is this logo, that looks like a pine tree in a circle? [more inside]
posted by fatty magoo at 2:09 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by fatty magoo at 2:09 PM PST - 5 comments
Surprise! You have kitties!
Apparently, a stray cat had a litter of kittens under our deck about a month ago. We discovered it this morning when our deck was all of a sudden full of roly-poly little kitties. They're so cute that the declaration that we were going to remain a 2 cat household was defeated within about 10 minutes. Now we're seeking advice on how to integrate a little kitten with our existing 1.5 year old cats. [more inside]
posted by girl scientist at 2:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by girl scientist at 2:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for a good "Military Tribunal" thriller
NOT looking for a great "Courtroom Thriller" but more of a "Military Tribunal Thriller" [more inside]
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 1:59 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Lord Fancy Pants at 1:59 PM PST - 18 comments
moving to manhattan-where should i live?
I am looking to move to NYC in the next few months and trying to figure out the best neighborhood for me? I will be working in midtown and am single, 38 year old female. Looking for any input? Thanks!
posted by nmk17 at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by nmk17 at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
Soled survivors
Lo, for I am become Death, the destroyer of sneakers. Does the hivemind know where to find the perfect work shoe? [more inside]
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Schlimmbesserung at 1:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Getting to Know Orlando
I need help avoiding the Mouse. I've just moved to Orlando and need fun, non-touristy things to do. [more inside]
The plug, the socket and the air conditioner
Window mounted air conditioner had a burned-up blade on the plug.
New replacement plug gets hot at the same blade.
New plug needs to be wiggled or the blades spread to make electrical contact in the socket.
What's the problem here? Bad plug, bad socket or air conditioner pulling too much juice for either plug or socket? [more inside]
posted by de void at 1:51 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by de void at 1:51 PM PST - 9 comments
iPad Users - Lend Me Your Experience
I'm seriously considering buying an iPad. I'd like to hear what others who have bought an iPad feel about the device in the months that they have been using it. Are you happy with it? Any buyers remorse? Also, I read when the iPad first came out it had a few problems with WiFi reception. That still the case or has it been fixed? [more inside]
Need a recommendation of brand & model for a cheap Ubuntu (Lucid) workstation.
I need a recommendation of brand & model for a cheap Ubuntu (Lucid) workstation. My main concerns are Ubuntu hardware compatibility without a lot of configuration, overall dependability, & parts availability. [more inside]
I scratched another person's car bumper. What happens next?
I scratched another person's car bumper. What happens next? [more inside]
posted by parakeetdog at 1:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by parakeetdog at 1:25 PM PST - 14 comments
Where have all good polos gone?
Where can I find polos like Express used to make from 06-08? [more inside]
posted by thesmophoron at 1:19 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by thesmophoron at 1:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Are all research papers for sale companies a scam? (I want to work for one, not buy from one).
I'm a PhD candidate who just got hired to (ghost)write academic essays for a company. The pay is fine, and I've been emailing with a real person. Their website also seems legit, and they explicitly told me that this is legal. Could it still be a scam? [more inside]
posted by earlofrochester at 1:15 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by earlofrochester at 1:15 PM PST - 24 comments
To crate or not to crate?
Just got a 6-year-old rescue dog. Is it necessary to crate? [more inside]
How can I get a reliable, legit online stream of the World Cup?
I don't have cable or even a TV, but I do have the internet and I want to watch the World Cup. I can find a lot of ways to watch it "for free" but I am struggling to find a reliable way to make sure I can see most of the games live. My IP had very little advice on the matter. I am more than willing to pay for a reliable, high-quality stream.
Help me find a new pastime.
I want to cultivate a hobby, something simple but productive, to give me an alternative to passive time-filling activities. [more inside]
posted by digitaldraco at 12:59 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by digitaldraco at 12:59 PM PST - 20 comments
Cultural Analysis of Apple Design
For a few years I've been wondering about Apple's design choices and what they reflect back about our culture, and would like pointers to authors or articles that explore that idea. [more inside]
posted by holycola at 12:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by holycola at 12:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me migrate a Windows system to Apple's bootcamp
I need help migrating an existing Windows XP file system from a Thinkpad to a new Macbook running bootcamp. [more inside]
posted by photoslob at 12:54 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by photoslob at 12:54 PM PST - 8 comments
Fat man seeks active part-time job for LTR.
I need a physically demanding part-time job that I can do in the evenings. [more inside]
Who are the normal people?
What is "normal," in a psychological/cultural/personality sense? How common is it? And what does it feel like? Any studies, stats, anecdotes? [more inside]
On a journey to the source of a statistic
What is the source of this statistic: "The world's richest 20 percent consume 70 percent of its resources". [more inside]
the m43 conundrum
i'm going micro four thirds! but... like a woman caught between two men, i can't decide between panasonic lumix and olympus. and to make things worse, a potential third leg in this love quadrilateral! the upcoming sony alpha-nex 3. help me make up my mind! [more inside]
Can I bring my girlfriend with me to Germany?
I am Canadian and am considering a job offer from a large corporation near Heidelberg, Germany. It's a great career opportunity, but the catch is that I'm in a serious relationship. She's willing to move, but we're unsure of what her status would be. So if I accept the job, is it possible for my girlfriend (also Canadian) to live in Germany too? [more inside]
Not very tech savvy
I broke my TV. Hellllllp!! [more inside]
Affordable Road Bike for Father's day?
I'm looking for an affordable, 10 mile a day road bike for my dad for Father's day.
He doesn't want anything more expensive than a $500 USD bike, but I can't find it in my heart to buy him a $200 Schwinn from Walmart.
Can anyone suggest a road bike between $200-$500 for my dad?
He's about 6'1", 200 pounds, pants inseam 33".
Ordering online and having it delivered (USA) will work. I'm fairly handy with tools an can assemble it, but I'd rather order just 1 bike pre-packaged and not buy pieces individually and put them together myself (tires from one distributor, frame from another, etc.)
Are these government-issued IDs confiscated upon the bearer's death?
Are California Driver's Licenses and Social Security Cards normally surrendered to the government upon a love one's death? Is this a new policy? [more inside]
I want you for social media
Social media? Great! But what do you charge and deliver? [more inside]
Help me make the most of my time in Islamabad.
Help me make the most of six months in Pakistan. [more inside]
posted by Biru at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Biru at 11:48 AM PST - 5 comments
cheap flexible wall surface for thumb tacks?
We live in a small, 100-yr-old house, thus after a couple of kids, my workspace (desk, PC, files, etc) got relegated to the basement. Help me figure out some sort of cheap, flexible surface to hang on my basement wall that I can put thumb tacks on (like you would with a corkboard). [more inside]
Help me find a new career.
Suggest a new career for a college English instructor. [more inside]
Gotta daaaaaaance! Gotta daaaaance!
Help me plan a real-life musical number! I need suggestions for music tracks for a real-life burst-into-song-and-dance musical sequence. [more inside]
posted by Pickman's Next Top Model at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Pickman's Next Top Model at 11:02 AM PST - 7 comments
How to tell a PNG8 from a PNG24?
Is there an easy way to identify a PNG-8 image file from a PNG-24 image file?
posted by dugnorth at 10:41 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by dugnorth at 10:41 AM PST - 12 comments
Are you kidding me Apple?
Just got a new Apple laptop and now my iPhone cable doesn't work. Is this for real? [more inside]
posted by bytewrite at 10:35 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by bytewrite at 10:35 AM PST - 9 comments
Thinkin' 'bout buildin's
Recommend me stuff to read to help me learn how to think about architecture. [more inside]
posted by barnacles at 10:24 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by barnacles at 10:24 AM PST - 14 comments
Knit One, Purl One, WHAT AM I DOING?
k1 p1* 3 rows
k2 yo p1 huh? [more inside]
I'd like to Flip these videos onto a disc now ...
FlipVideo question, two parts: First, is there a (cheap or free) way to stabilize a wobbly video shot on a flip video? Second, what is the best (cheap or free) way to create a DVD with multiple Flip videos on it? [more inside]
This guy's a jerk, and I can't deal.
Help me through this terrible situation with a fellow student/ex-acquaintance and our mutual friends. Very long story inside: [more inside]
posted by Lizsterr at 9:56 AM PST - 59 comments
posted by Lizsterr at 9:56 AM PST - 59 comments
Need web-based tool for table-top RPG background music
Are there any Web tools that provide background ambient music for table-top RPGs? If not, what open-source embeddable music players could I use to make my own? [more inside]
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 9:55 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by TimeTravelSpeed at 9:55 AM PST - 7 comments
Pecan or Pecan't.
Our two fifty-foot pecan trees are almost dead (90%+ of the canopy is bare).We know that we need to remove the vast majority of the trees -- the dead limbs hang over our yard, roof, and deck, and are a hazard. But there are a few green shoots coming up toward the bottom quarter of the tree, maybe ten to fifteen feet up the trunk and out of the bottom of some of the branches. [more inside]
posted by seventyfour at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by seventyfour at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I set up ical recurring events that are dependent on other events?
Is there any way to set up a recurring iCal event that is dependent on a prior event? We have board meetings on the 4th Monday of every month, and staff meetings the following Tuesday morning. This normally wouldn't be difficult to set up in iCal-set up a similar event to fall on the 4th Tuesday- except for the odd months where there are 4 Mondays and 5 Tuesdays and the 4th Tuesday happens BEFORE the 4th Monday! Argh! [more inside]
latency of inter-corporate grape vine
I applied for a job through a recruiter. It turns out that the job is at a company that my boss' boss used to work for. What are the chances that my boss' boss will get wind of the fact that I am looking for a new job? I am in IT.
posted by goethean at 9:25 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by goethean at 9:25 AM PST - 7 comments
Transpacific cat
How do you get a cat from New Zealand to the USA? [more inside]
posted by schmichael at 9:13 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by schmichael at 9:13 AM PST - 8 comments
Exchanging Dollars For Euros For Vacation
My wife and I are planning a trip to Europe in September. I understand the EURO has decreased significantly in value. Would a member know a USA Bank or agency to contact to exchange dollars for EUROs this month I would like to take advantage of the dollars strength?
Is the US H1B visa only valid for one employer organization?
I am currently working in the USA on a J-1 "Cultural Exchange" visa. It expires early next year and my host organization, a non-profit, has expressed that they'll be happy to sponsor me on an H1B visa before then. My question is: would the terms of the H1B visa mean that I'd be tied down to working for this one organization for the duration? Or once awarded the visa would I then be able to search for a position at another organization? [more inside]
How to deal with a hurtful aged father?
How to deal with a hurtful aged father at an upcoming family event? [more inside]
Drying logs for rough furniture
I nabbed some short logs from the city brush collection site and want to use them as porch furniture. What should I do to dry and preserve them? [more inside]
SQL on demand?
Is there somewhere you can go to upload some tables (or import CSV files) and run SQL commands on it? [more inside]
Repurcussions of co-signing a student loan when the borrower dies?
I am the co-signer on a modest student loan. The borrower has suddenly and unexpectedly died. What next? [more inside]
Wiki wishlist
Is there any Wiki software that can be downloaded and which resides on a local machine? [more inside]
posted by dfriedman at 7:12 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by dfriedman at 7:12 AM PST - 16 comments
What is the quick and dirty road to fitness?
Fitness filter: I need to get as fit as possible in the next 12 days, how can I do it? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:58 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 6:58 AM PST - 18 comments
Hunting for metaphors
Help me find a good metaphor or literary allusion for something that reflects whatever you'd like to see in it. [more inside]
Husband has homophobic and other issues
My husband is homophobic.
I need to do something about this because it's Not Okay, but I think he's got such a deep rooted gay panic I don't know what to do. [more inside]
Shipping to Egypt
What's the best way to send a package to Egypt from the US? [more inside]
posted by minimal at 5:55 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by minimal at 5:55 AM PST - 5 comments
Do we take legal actiona
Sticky Renting Situation Filter: I just moved into a house that my girlfriend and two other friends have been renting from my girlfriends mother for about 2 years now. Now my girlfriends uncles want to increase the rent (oral lease) pretty heavily and planned to do so before they even knew I was moving in. Do I use the law to protect our rights as tenants, or because it's my girlfriend's family do we just pick up and leave instead of fighting it? [more inside]
No, these aren't Wall Street 2 spoilers
I have some information about a company and I believe that it indicates that it is involved (or is going to be involved) in stock market manipulation and/or fraud. How do I deal with this? [more inside]
A Literary Memorial Service Poem
Please help me find a literary and beautiful memorial service poem or passage for an actor, raconteur, well-read Renaissance man. A small group of friends is gathering to remember our actor friend. He was the perfect Falstaff and Dr. Faustus, but the poem/passage does not have to come from those works. It could be about acting, leaving the stage, turning off the lights, etc. but not clichéd or maudlin. Thank you.
posted by Elsie at 3:57 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Elsie at 3:57 AM PST - 6 comments
Makers of carpet cleaner rejoice!
My cat keeps returning his breakfast/lunch/dinner/fourthmeal to sender on a quite regular basis. He's now 8--based on the birthdate on the intake form filled out by the person who gave him to the shelter--and we've had him for over 6 years. Is it normal for him to do this? [more inside]
Good Guy, Bad Kisser
[KissingFilter]: I met a guy who is interesting, funny, warm, etc. I like him. Problem? He really just does not know how to kiss. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by hapax_legomenon at 3:38 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by hapax_legomenon at 3:38 AM PST - 18 comments
Moving the movement
[infant poo details follow] My one year old son wakes up when he dirties his diaper. Regrettably this tends to be at 5.30 / 6am - an hour before he's supposed to get up. If he doesn't then he sleeps through. He only goes once per day. Ideally I'd like this to be later in the morning. Any ideas how to move his body clock?
Hmmm, pay you people $50 a month or buld a short wave radio out of a razor blade and pencil lead using a Swiss army knife...
So let's say you are some sort of technophobe who doesn't have a cell phone. Only you're exactly not that thing. What mobile phone / plan is for you? [more inside]
Best Train Journey Ever?
Travel hacks filter: how to have the Best Train Journey Ever? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 3:13 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by teraspawn at 3:13 AM PST - 16 comments
Initiative to learn, but not to create
I love to read and learn, but I can't get myself to start projects, to create something in the real world. I can't figure out why. Does anyone else have this (or managed to overcome it)? [more inside]
posted by thebluesky at 2:51 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by thebluesky at 2:51 AM PST - 34 comments
Moolah in the cooler.
Help us organise our money for a trip to Borneo. [more inside]
Help me hack my wardrobe
How do I convert a skirt into shorts? [more inside]
Mom/mother sounds similar in many languages, why?
Mom, mère, мама, แม่, μαμά, 媽媽, maminka, mẹ, mamãe... how did so many languages naturally come up with the starting sound of Mmmm for this word? [more inside]
posted by querty at 12:30 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by querty at 12:30 AM PST - 16 comments
June 6
Pooh Bear is totally invited
Honey! Please share your favorite recipes that use honey as a primary component. [more inside]
posted by Mizu at 11:51 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by Mizu at 11:51 PM PST - 35 comments
culture and development
What is the role of culture in post-colonial development? [more inside]
posted by aniola at 11:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by aniola at 11:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Color me textured!
Looking for beautiful paintings for a presentation. [more inside]
posted by howiamdifferent at 10:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by howiamdifferent at 10:57 PM PST - 7 comments
"A strangely hasty, agitated meal."
PatrickO'BrianFilter: Please help me to understand a passage in H.M.S Surprise regarding Maturin, thieving midshipmen, madder, and rats. [more inside]
posted by coppermoss at 10:16 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by coppermoss at 10:16 PM PST - 11 comments
What works of sociology really changed the world?
What are the gripping must-reads in scientific sociology? What are sociological studies that really changed how we view certain cultures/groups etc? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz at 9:38 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by zaebiz at 9:38 PM PST - 13 comments
How can I figure out how to stop burning coasters?
How can I correctly diagnose my DVD burner problem? [more inside]
posted by geodave at 8:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by geodave at 8:45 PM PST - 6 comments
Why does the quality of channels from my cable TV provider vary?
Why does the quality of channels from my cable TV provider vary? [more inside]
A few extra days in La Paz.
What to do with a few extra days in La Paz, Mexico? [more inside]
24/7.
Trying to compile a list of all 24-hour establishments in the Boston area. [more inside]
What methods do you use to introspect?
How do you introspect? When you're feeling internally (emotionally, mentally, spiritually) congested, what do you do? More inside. [more inside]
posted by melancholyplay at 7:50 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by melancholyplay at 7:50 PM PST - 29 comments
You say you know what he did/But you idiot kid/ You don't have a clue
What's the best method of finding my dog's poop in a large field so that I can clean it up? Dog-motivated question, but I think the answer has more to do with something learned in Boy Scouts. [more inside]
posted by Tristram Shandy, Gentleman at 7:41 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Tristram Shandy, Gentleman at 7:41 PM PST - 20 comments
how to let other guys know of each other's existence when you are going out with more than one guy at a time?
How would you handle going out with multiple guys at the same time? [more inside]
Help me find budget software that thinks of the future.
I'm looking to replace my budget spreadsheet with a preferably free and definitely offline piece of software. I'm picky though, and the handful of programs I tried all lacked one very important feature. [more inside]
Good place for the World Cup opener in San Diego?
Know of a fun place to watch USA's World Cup opener next Saturday in San Diego? New to the city and would like to have some fun.
What kind of motorcycle is this?
Can anyone identify the make model and approximate year of manufacture of the motorcycle in this picture?
posted by Daddy-O at 6:53 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Daddy-O at 6:53 PM PST - 13 comments
HElp learning more for a business phone purchase
Medium sized non-profit thinking of new phone system.
We have 150 employees, 9 locations, (one full time operator), will need about 75 phones.
How to begin learning more?
posted by dougiedd at 6:26 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dougiedd at 6:26 PM PST - 8 comments
RRSP, CMHC, WTF
I need to pay for my new house and anticipated Reno's. Canada's lending laws put a limit on the minimum down payment I need without penalty, and the minimum I can take from my retirement savings without penalty. The two limits don't mesh for me! Help me decide the best way to patch together the money. [more inside]
posted by Popular Ethics at 6:00 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Popular Ethics at 6:00 PM PST - 18 comments
You win the lottery, the prize is £2000 a month, tax free for 2 years. What do you do?
You win the lottery, the prize is £2000 a month, tax free for 2 years. What do you do?
You are single, quite employable, but between jobs. [more inside]
Career options for a Classics major?
Close to finishing a BA in Classics, utterly clueless (and feeling hopeless) about career options, and looking for guidance. [more inside]
How do I optimize photos, vector illustrations, and grayscale tones for a crappy and probably lo-res copier? I'll be using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
How do I optimize photos, vector illustrations, and grayscale tones for a crappy and probably lo-res copier? I'll be using Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign (CS3 if it matters). [more inside]
posted by deinemutti at 5:28 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by deinemutti at 5:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Recommendations required for good place to write.
Recommendations for beautiful/interesting but not world-famous places to write for a week in the US? [more inside]
Dating: Be proactive or wait and see what happens?
I thought we were having a good time, but maybe it was only me. [more inside]
posted by janekate at 5:19 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by janekate at 5:19 PM PST - 58 comments
IANA Wedding Singer.
I need songs for my sister's wedding. Not just any songs, though.... [more inside]
Do you know a good furniture store in San Francisco?
Can you recommend a good furniture store in San Francisco where I can find well-made dining room furniture (specifically a buffet/sideboard/credenza) in a "classic" style? [more inside]
Avoiding duplicate research
How much money is wasted on duplicate AIDS and cancer research and how do scientists avoid such duplication? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta at 4:35 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by HotPatatta at 4:35 PM PST - 18 comments
Anyone ever heard of "Dirty Murray?"
My grandfather told me a story about a famously filthy and wealthy hoarder that lived in his neighborhood in Staten Island. He said there was a documentary made about the guy but I can't find anything about it on the internet. Anyone know the name?
Other information: his name was Murray and he owned a bicycle shop possibly called "Murrita's."
posted by pynchonesque at 4:24 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pynchonesque at 4:24 PM PST - 4 comments
Making a goodbye, dear friend mix.
I want to make the perfect goodbye mix for a best friend who is moving cross-country. [more inside]
posted by lunit at 4:22 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by lunit at 4:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Name that 20th century European artist
I'm trying to think of the name of a male, Eastern-European artist that made paintings of dark, unsettling landscapes. I remember being linked to a very basic webpage of his work, and I wish I could remember more details about his work. As for time period, maybe 20's-70's. Again, sorry for the lack of details. I want to say he was not well-known and did the landscapes in the 40's or 50's.
Does a caution or penalty fine count as a criminal record in the UK?
Are either a formal caution or fixed penalty charge classed as 'criminal convictions' for the sake of a job application in the UK? [more inside]
Should I date someone I'm not attracted to if the other option is never dating?
Should I date someone I'm not attracted to if the other option is never dating?
I'm a girl. I went on a date with a boy I met on the internet, and it was pathetic. We talked about my mother, his mother, and lesbian movies I've seen. (Was that a bad subject for a first date? I'm inexperienced.) He was using open body language and I was using closed. I didn't realise this at the time. He was totally uninitiative and way too nice and I found that unappealing. [more inside]
How do I get two fairly large boxes to UPS without a car?
How do I get two fairly large boxes to UPS without a car? [more inside]
posted by aloysius on the mixing boards at 3:56 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by aloysius on the mixing boards at 3:56 PM PST - 16 comments
How do I pick a puppy?
My friends dog just had nine (!) puppies. I told him I would take one. How do I pick the best of the litter? [more inside]
How do I go about moving on from this?
How can I begin taking steps to get past this heartache that I've been hanging onto after falling in love with my best friend and move on to find someone who is actually emotionally available? [more inside]
Please help me plan my trip to Banff!
I'm planning a trip to the Canadian Rockies in May, and I'd love to hear your suggestions. I've looked at this question, which was incredibly helpful (especially furtive's comment), but I was hoping for some more specific advice. Sorry for the length... any help would be welcome! [more inside]
posted by cider at 3:14 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by cider at 3:14 PM PST - 20 comments
What's the best way to help the New Orleans birds when we're there next week?
Some friends and I will be in New Orleans from June 11-17th for a conference, and were wondering if there's any good way to help out with the injured birds then. It sounds like the shore work is off-limits due to toxicity, so we're fine contributing in any way we can (coffee/hugs/protests?).
What are some good organizations to contact for this, since we'll only be available for a short amount of time (1 full day on that Wednesday perhaps, or maybe some afternoons of other days)? If it matters, we'll be car-free (though cab-savvy) and situated near the convention center. Thanks!
Teaching young high-schoolers tolerance
I'm trying to organize an anti-bullying presentation for high school freshmen and sophomores - any tips? [more inside]
Great list of independent publishers
Can you point me to a good list of independent publishers? [more inside]
posted by bobbyno at 2:02 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by bobbyno at 2:02 PM PST - 3 comments
Ear Today, Gone Tomorrow
My stylist wounded my ear. What should I do about it? [more inside]
posted by Lieber Frau at 1:12 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Lieber Frau at 1:12 PM PST - 38 comments
Is Neil Worth It This Time Around?
Has anyone seen Neil Young on his current solo tour? If so, what did you think? [more inside]
posted by Danf at 12:51 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Danf at 12:51 PM PST - 9 comments
Needy Puppy
Five month old miniature dachshund whines and barks as soon as it's left alone. [more inside]
posted by minifigs at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by minifigs at 12:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Should I make contact and apologize after all this time?
Ruined things with a couple people in high school. Older and wiser now. I feel I need to make contact and apologize, but is that a bad idea? [more inside]
life is great, except for the having a life bit
Should I leave a job that I love, which has plenty of prospects, because my personal life is terrible? [more inside]
Help me populate my immortal world
Fictionfilter: My world is filled with immortals, in my definition this means those people who cannot die. What is your definition of immortal? [more inside]
posted by patheral at 12:31 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by patheral at 12:31 PM PST - 36 comments
Can I ask my landlord to knock more of my rent?
My landlord decided to put the apartment I currently live in on the market. That means an open house in my apartment about every week (for two hours, which I'm not allowed to be in the apartment) and one-off showings during the week with minimum 24 hour notice (again, can't be in apt). For my inconvenience, she's taking $200 dollars off of my $1700 rent. [more inside]
posted by vivzan at 12:24 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by vivzan at 12:24 PM PST - 27 comments
What can tourists of colour expect in St. Petersburg?
My wife and I are planning on visiting St Petersburg, Russia this summer. We are an interracial Canadian couple, Caucasian wife and South Asian husband. What can we expect in terms of racism and harassment? [more inside]
Whence "didn't know from" ?
What is the meaning and origin of "I didn't know from ___"? [more inside]
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 11:46 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by qxntpqbbbqxl at 11:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Can you reccommend a good, in-depth primer on grammar?
Can you reccommend a good, in-depth primer on grammar? I don't mean where to use a comma, but rather a clear definition of, for example, nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases. What exactly are tense, mood, person, number, and voice. That kind of thing. [more inside]
posted by Nothing at 11:31 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Nothing at 11:31 AM PST - 16 comments
I want to learn how to invest money
I want to become a small time (value) investor. [more inside]
Help me id an unknown nocturnal animal in Oakland
What animal might I have seen last night? [more inside]
posted by zeoslap at 11:02 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by zeoslap at 11:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Cutilating my muticles
Help getting treatment for my cuticle picking compulsion (dermatillomania). [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:49 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 10:49 AM PST - 18 comments
Casper the unfriendly ghost cat
CatFilter, hope me. I wanted a cat and wound up with a poltergeist. [more inside]
posted by Some1 at 10:13 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Some1 at 10:13 AM PST - 37 comments
MP3, GPS, SD, USB 4 SUV. OK?
I need a COMPLETE in-dash GPS-Stereo-Mp3 solution for a 2001 Lincoln Navigator to replace the factory soul-crushing CD/Cassette pile of disappointment. [more inside]
yet another lost children's book
I am looking for information -- author, publisher, possibly title -- about a particular illustrated version of Verne's From the Earth to the Moon. [more inside]
Stain Fighters Unite!
Stain removal: Caulking on my polyester-blend pants [more inside]
Used phone system dollar value?
Anyone know of a website or place where I can find out the going rate for a used Mitel SX-200 pbx phone system? [more inside]
posted by Fizz at 9:36 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Fizz at 9:36 AM PST - 4 comments
My, that's a mighty fat lip you have, grandma.
How long should a fat lip stay fat before I start to worry? [more inside]
Electrical engineers, mechanical engineers, control systems engineers: how do you work together, really?
I’m tasked with writing an article about a new "mechatronics" device. I have an engineering degree and understand the device and its benefits. I’m having trouble with the “mechatronics” part since I have not actually worked as a development engineer. I’m hoping that some practicing engineers can shed some light on how EEs, MEs and control systems engineers work together. [more inside]
posted by evilmomlady at 8:35 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by evilmomlady at 8:35 AM PST - 7 comments
Kindle or Nook: Does it matter which files they support?
I'm considering getting an ebook reader, and I'm trying to decide between the Kindle and the Nook. If I get a Kindle, am I leashing myself to the Amazon store? If I get a Nook, could I buy books from other stores or borrow ebooks from my library? [more inside]
Looking for places to go on Long Island
What are some places on Long Island my sister and I could visit with a morning to kill before a flight out of JFK Airport? [more inside]
posted by qmechanic at 8:16 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by qmechanic at 8:16 AM PST - 9 comments
Can you help me find a small, square format digital display that can play video or animated gifs?
Can you help me find a small, square format digital display that can play video or animated gifs?
I found a bunch of digital photo keyframes that would be perfect but they don't seem to display animated gifs or videos. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by austinlee at 8:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by austinlee at 8:01 AM PST - 9 comments
ssris underweight
Any experiences of weight loss on SSRIs? [more inside]
I'm looking for some suggestions on stories/books/films to borrow (i.e. steal) ideas from
I'm writing a war/horror story where two groups of sworn enemies band together to defeat a common foe. I'm looking for some suggestions on stories/books/films to borrow (i.e. steal) ideas from. Already thought of "Hell in the Pacific" and "Joyeux Noël" which deal with similar themes, but I was hoping you all could suggest some others....
Mac laptop fried, now DSL WiFi not functioning for other computers in the house.
Mac laptop fried, now DSL WiFi not functioning for other computers in the house. [more inside]
posted by cahlers at 5:47 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by cahlers at 5:47 AM PST - 12 comments
iphone and itunes don't like each other. help!
iphone and itunes don't like each other. help! [more inside]
Wireless in Virginia
Wireless in Virgina [more inside]
numerology question?
I'm looking for anyone who knows about numerology because I have a question about my challenge numbers which are all 1's except for the first one which is a zero. Can anyone tell me what it means to have the same challenge number three times? And what things in particular would come up for someone with this challenge. I'm just looking for a bit more understanding about this..hoping someone out there might have some knowledge on it?
Fudge or death?
Three christmasses gone, my wife and I bought some fudge. I've just found it in the back of the cupboard -- can I eat it? It's basically just sugar, that never goes off, right?
posted by coriolisdave at 12:25 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by coriolisdave at 12:25 AM PST - 34 comments
My engineering company wants a structural branch, how do i start it?
My engineering company wants a structural branch, and I'm meant to start it, what books, programs or other stuff do i need? [more inside]
posted by parryb at 12:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by parryb at 12:21 AM PST - 7 comments
June 5
Help me organize my contacts..
How can I convert a Word Doc (3 columns of addresses) to a csv file. I can get them in the Cvs file but cant get them to formulate correctly... Any help?
Could somebody listen to Russia, for a moment?
Does anyone have a shortwave radio, or something that could pick up an AM station in Russia? [more inside]
posted by Bathtub Bobsled at 10:47 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Bathtub Bobsled at 10:47 PM PST - 10 comments
better than copy-paste?
What's the most efficient way to write and publish a textbook with a teacher's edition? Using a Mac. [more inside]
posted by acidic at 10:29 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by acidic at 10:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Am I out the eight bucks?
Is an unopened bag of Purina cat food I forgot in my trunk for about a week still safe to feed to my cat? [more inside]
Hi, I'm new, let me show you how it's done.
Coming into a job as a rookie, but seeing all the flaws; do I stay, quit, or take over? [more inside]
Dating questions
dating filter: (1) What are the best, most direct, yet polite questions to ask someone during the email stage of online dating in order to get a real sense of who they are? Any suggestions? (2) How do you still come off as fun and cool on a first or second date, even though you opt for the iced tea instead of a glass of wine? (some nights i just don't want to drink) [more inside]
posted by dmbfan93 at 9:11 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by dmbfan93 at 9:11 PM PST - 35 comments
Obsessive planner seeks Singapore information, delicious street food
The 6 month Singapore working holiday visa looks pretty awesome, but I can't find much info online about people who've actually done it. I'm curious if any of you have heard anything about what it's like to live in Singapore as a short-term working traveler. [more inside]
Living alone in a house for the first time - will it always suck?
I just bought a house and am living alone without any family or roommates for the first time ever. I hate living alone alone so far. Did you have this issue and did you eventually enjoy living alone? [more inside]
Wanting to avoid the rainy day blues in Costa Rica
Planning our honeymoon for end of July. Keying in on Costa Rica. I know there are serveral threads here already, but we're looking for advice specifically during this potentially rainy (but maybe not b/c of 'veranillo') season. [more inside]
Suggestions for cell-phones with full keypads
I'm considering upgrading my cell-phone this summer. All I want is something that I can use to make phone calls, take pictures, and send/receive e-mails and the occasional text message. And I want a full QWERTY keypad with actual keys, no touchscreen.
I was considering getting a Blackberry, but I understand that service plans can get expensive. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by spoobnooble at 6:15 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by spoobnooble at 6:15 PM PST - 21 comments
Odd question about electrical ovens.
So, I have an electric oven, and I sometimes make pizza by simply putting it directly on the grate inside. That means, of course, some cheese falls on the bottom of the oven, which I then have to clean. I was thinking about putting in a baking sheet to catch that stuff, but I was wondering if it will affect cooking time? Or increase power usage or something? The coil is at the bottom of the stove.
East Side Los Angeles Recommendations
Los Angeles East Side?
Girlfriend got a job at USC's medical campus, which is here, east of the 5 and north of 101.
Where should we live? Neigborhoods, etc.? [more inside]
Good Eats in Vegas?
We're in Vegas near the strip. We'd like a take-out dinner to delight our taste buds, but not break our wallet. We're tired and overwhelmed with unfamiliar choices. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by moira at 5:19 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by moira at 5:19 PM PST - 5 comments
iPhone and a Mac? Etc?
I'm finally getting an iPhone when the new model is released. I have questions about integrating an iPhone with a Mac. Also: how can I save a little money on my soon-to-be hefty AT&T bill? [more inside]
Air Conditioners and Power
ElectricityFilter: How many A\C units can I plug in? [more inside]
Looking for the title of a story about a shipwreck
Looking for a story about a shipwreck (or something like that) of a bunch of aristocrats who are forced to survive on their own and eventually it's the butler who becomes their leader/head. Title? [more inside]
bend (way) over boyfriend
I am a very small girl who would like to peg my very tall boyfriend. Logistically, how can we make this work? NSFW, obvs. [more inside]
Help Me Digitize these clips
How should I digitize/archive these clippings? [more inside]
How to deal with a friend who is basically using his girlfriend for a place to live?
A friend of mine is essentially using his girlfriend for a place to live. He really should break up with her, but that would mean moving back in with his family. He claims to care about her, but constantly expresses interest in other women, going so far as to say he'd leave her for any one of them, if one opened that door. The girlfriend is clingy, emotionally dependent on him, and completely lacking self-confidence. What do I do? [more inside]
How do I get this paradoxical look?
How do I get this look when editing my photos? It seems to be characterized by high contrast in the midtones but muted contrast at the extremes, along with desaturated neutral colors but saturated vivid colors. I've tried and tried, but I can't seem to figure it out. [more inside]
posted by the jam at 2:13 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by the jam at 2:13 PM PST - 24 comments
I got killed by a mouse in a trashcan!
Do you remember an old Mac game where you play as a wizard's apprentice who goes to a magic store? [more inside]
posted by Gordafarin at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Gordafarin at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I find self-fulfillment at work without bringing down everyone else?
Am I too considerate or am I a cold-hearted jerk? Work and work-relationship-related question inside... [more inside]
hello 30 group beach vacation
Where should we travel to for our group's thirtieth birthday (beach) vacation? [more inside]
Jesus Is Just Alright, Oh Yeah!
How many popular singers and musicians became preachers (or other religious/spiritual equivalents) later in life? [more inside]
Question about game engine technology
Question about game engine technology. [more inside]
No really, Sarah Palin?
I'm not a huge facebook user, but am freaked out by the sudden "People Who Want To Plug The Oil Spill With Sarah Palin" movement I'm seeing - amongst what I thought were people very much opposed to Sarah Palin.. [more inside]
posted by marimeko at 1:41 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by marimeko at 1:41 PM PST - 18 comments
Bike Tune-up For Dummies?
Tuning (trueing) a bike's tires (spokes) for dummies? [more inside]
Should it take a long time to install high-speed internet in an apartment building already wired for the service?
I am moving into an apartment complex that is wired for high-speed internet. When I try to set up my service (via Comcast), they say that it will take two weeks before they can send a technician over to set me up. I don't think this is necessary, and my apartment's management also said that it shouldn't take more than a few days, but Comcast insists that they need to send someone over. [more inside]
How to watch Le Mans on TV?
The 24 Hours of Le Mans are taking place next weekend. How can I watch the race on TV, in the Americas? [more inside]
posted by Cobalt at 12:55 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Cobalt at 12:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Rental roof leak quandary
Our rental just suffered a serious roof leak. What should we know and do concerning the needed repairs? [more inside]
posted by Pamelayne at 12:54 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Pamelayne at 12:54 PM PST - 10 comments
Disabling a laptop screen?
How much damage am I likely to do to my laptop if I leave it running with the screen closed? [more inside]
Humorous Wedding Readings
I'm looking for a short (1-2 minute) humorous wedding reading. Ideally, it's from a well-known/classic author (Mark Twain, Jonathan Swift, etc.). I'm specifically hoping to find a bit of wit, and perhaps even a little snark, but still with a happy/warm tone. The topic could be love, weddings, marriage, men & women, or anything along those lines.
The key is to have some lightness and humor in it. [more inside]
Psychedelic illustrated childrens book about origins of words
Looking for a childrens book about the origin of words illustrated in a late 60's/70's psychedelic style. [more inside]
posted by alikins at 12:24 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by alikins at 12:24 PM PST - 2 comments
Michigan offers too many vacation options!
We are a planning a vacation to Michigan in early August, starting with a wedding in Cadillac. I am overwhelmed by the number of lakes and vacation spots - please help me narrow down the list. [more inside]
posted by metahawk at 12:23 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by metahawk at 12:23 PM PST - 9 comments
Help a FOSS enthusiast switch to the Microsoft way of things
I've been a self proclaimed Linux/BSD expert for the past 8 years. I just got offered a job selling Windows-based solutions. What do I need to speed-read to make the switch? [more inside]
College Maths
(What) Can I get my maths teacher as an end of quarter present?
I've had many-a bad teacher, but 27 year old, Ph. candidate teaching assistant, Mr. Wen Chean Teh has been just great. It's college Calc. but Mr. Teh makes the concepts clear, and really cares.
Can I get him a thank you present? What should it be? Should I wait till after grades post...etc?
Thanks everyone! And Happy summer vacation to the students out there!
posted by Benzle at 11:42 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Benzle at 11:42 AM PST - 15 comments
Bond, James Bond in the pool
Where can I find swim trunks for men like this? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 11:18 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 11:18 AM PST - 12 comments
Detailed Explanation of Ecosense Weed B Gon
Claim: EcoSense Weed B Gon is an eco-friendly and natural weed killer. Available only in Canada. What is actually in it, and what is its mechanism of action? [more inside]
posted by coffeefilter at 11:08 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by coffeefilter at 11:08 AM PST - 1 comment
Help me find a children's book! It exists and it is a book!
Help me find a picture book about which I can remember almost nothing, and what I remember may or may not be true. [more inside]
posted by geneva uswazi at 11:06 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by geneva uswazi at 11:06 AM PST - 6 comments
This has really been buggin' me...
What was this book I read as a child? It was about a neglectful mother and a young woman who caught butterflies. [more inside]
posted by 200burritos at 11:01 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by 200burritos at 11:01 AM PST - 4 comments
Popsicle: it must be possible
Help me make the finest popsicles available to humanity. [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island at 9:33 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by stuck on an island at 9:33 AM PST - 43 comments
Help me find a video of the classic Dukes of Hazzard cliche
The Dukes of Hazzard was known for its cliffhangers before commercials, where they usually freeze-frame a stunt and narrator/"balladeer" Waylon Jennings says something like, "Them duke boys are sure gonna have a hard time getting out of this one!" Help me find an example of this scene online. [more inside]
Where can I get information about a disturbance on an airline flight?
Where can I get information about a disturbance on an airline flight? [more inside]
Does this place even exist?
My SO and I are trying to figure out where in the state of Florida we should move. Please help us make a huge change. [more inside]
How has ColdFusion changed since version 4
Looking for resources to catch up on what's changed in ColdFusion between version 4 and now. [more inside]
And the ANT Came Back/The Very Next Day/And the Ant Came Back/I Thought It Was a Goner/And the Ant Came Back/It Just Wouldn't Staaaay A-Waaaaay!
Ant curiosity: How far can an ant get from its home and still find its way back? [more inside]
Looking for humorous artillery in the xbox vs PS wars.
I'm particularly looking for a one liner that did the rounds a month or two back that said something to the effect of "my playstation won't power up while the [xbox] green light is showing", but any clever "My console > your console" will do.
posted by kreestar at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by kreestar at 6:44 AM PST - 3 comments
Help me pick out an awesome new hacky sack
Help me pick out an awesome new hacky sack. [more inside]
Socks for Sweaty Man Feet
Recommendations for crew-length dress socks for my sweaty-footed boyfriend? He has hyperhydrosis and is looking for moisture-absorbent dress socks that hit right below or at the calf. Regarding Smartwool: we live in south Florida, where the temperature is 90 degrees for half the year, so he's concerned that wool will make his feet very hot and sweat even more.
Dallas: Threads & Eats (and stuff)?
Where do I go in Dallas, TX today for vintage western shirts without breaking the bank? Hopefully in an area with books, CDs and records, etc. Also, where for lunch? [more inside]
posted by brokeaspoke at 5:58 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by brokeaspoke at 5:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Cheap Manhattan Office Chairs
Where can I shop for a home office chair in Manhattan? [more inside]
Front-Loading Washing Machine Purchasing Advice
What is the best, most-reliable front-loading washing machine one can get for under $1000? [more inside]
Asheville, NC - Verizon vs. Sprint - Suggestions?
Time to pick a cell provider. The big thing is that I use my Android phone for everything. I don't want a computer so the 3G needs to be good.
It's between Verizon and Sprint because I know AT&T gets virtually no service.
So I humbly ask of you, which one isn't lying on their coverage map?
Unable to connect to printer
My 2nd iMac suddenly is unable to connect to my printer, despite that nothing has changed: can the hive mind offer any solutions? [more inside]
Recycled grocery bag origins
What's the story behind those ubiquitous cloth grocery bags? [more inside]
posted by billtron at 4:35 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by billtron at 4:35 AM PST - 18 comments
Listen to USA vs Australia stream
Equiped with nothing but an iPhone, how might I listen to the USA vs Australia friendly match that's due to start in a few hours? English language is a must, but I don't care what flavour.
posted by Jimbob at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Jimbob at 3:19 AM PST - 6 comments
Should I drop out? How do I tell my parents?
Feeling very lost and confused about my life. Should I drop out of college? How do I tell my parents? [more inside]
posted by herebedragons at 1:09 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by herebedragons at 1:09 AM PST - 36 comments
June 4
Help me face my monster!
I have been trying to find an old movie monster featured in a local commercial from my childhood. Might this fellow sound familiar to you? [more inside]
what will they think of next?
I know someone who enjoys sniffing isopropyl alcohol straight from the bottle, not huffing but sniffing like perfume. They say they love the smell, that they don't get a high but it's like smelling a favorite perfume. Is this bad for them? I've never heard of this, have any of you? I'm interested in any information anyone may have on this.
macbook pro beer accident
I accidentally spilled a tiny bit of beer on my new macbook pro. Now when I try to eject a disk, it tries, but fails to do so. What should I do?
Where to find/how to build a great online artist registry/directory?
We want an online searchable artist registry for our small-town art council. Wave our magic wand and we'd have something just like this or this. But we have to be realistic. Bottom line, we have $1k. What do you suggest? [more inside]
Help me finish sewing my pajama pants so I can go to sleep!
My sewing machine is bunching up thread and jamming up. Do I have it set up wrong or is it broken? [more inside]
posted by elvissa at 9:25 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by elvissa at 9:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Just go to the bathroom, dammit!
Why won't our dog go out like she used to? [more inside]
posted by ThaBombShelterSmith at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by ThaBombShelterSmith at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
Good version of "The Dream of the Red Chamber"
I want to buy a copy of "The Dream of the Red Chamber" & I need help in picking a version/translation. Any suggestions on an edition that is the best mix between translation & abridgment. [more inside]
How do I be a good client?
A graphic designer is working on a new business card for me. I've never worked with one before and he's a recent college graduate. How do I be a good client and make things easy for him while still getting a design I really like. He keeps coming up with designs that are close, but not quite what I want.
posted by 14580 at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by 14580 at 7:41 PM PST - 14 comments
Still hoping against hope...
How is the metadata stored for image files, and what is involved in recovering it after drive failure? [more inside]
posted by segatakai at 6:41 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by segatakai at 6:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Do not pass. Do not pass. Answer this question.
Movie Title Filter: Help me remember this 80's movie! [more inside]
posted by kidelo at 5:53 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kidelo at 5:53 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me release my music into the wild!
I'm a musician. Sometimes this year or next year, I want to release my entire back catalog into the wild, under a Creative Commons license. Please give me your best guessimates for what format I should use and where I should post my songs. [more inside]
Inventory software that works with Microsoft Excel
Can anyone recommend some barcode scanner inventory software that works with Microsoft Excel? I already owned a tethered SD313B Smartpro CCD scanner. [more inside]
Yoga as main exercise?
I started doing yoga on my own a couple months ago, using a book, and I love the way it makes me feel and look. I'm interested in it as a main form of exercise and would like to hear from people who practice yoga as their main exercise. What is your yoga routine like, what kind of yoga do you do, and do you feel fit from mainly doing yoga? Any particular recommendations? (classes, books, DVD's, etc). Thanks! [more inside]
How to get the best price on orlando car rental
Getting the best possible price on a rental car in Orlando. [more inside]
posted by Thrillhouse at 5:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Thrillhouse at 5:39 PM PST - 9 comments
Big furry angel bear needs a tiny workout.
How do I trim up an obese dog who has trouble standing up due to weight/muscle atrophy? [more inside]
posted by Vaike at 5:24 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Vaike at 5:24 PM PST - 14 comments
iTunes seems to have split several podcasts I follow into two similarly named podcasts. Help me bring them into a great conjunction again.
Several of my podcasts (This American Life, Radio West, and Radiolab) have split in two in iTunes. Help what was sundered and undone be made whole, the two made one. [more inside]
Can we talk?
I'm looking to hang out in a voice server and idly chat with strangers during the evenings and wee hours of the night from time to time. [more inside]
What should I do about my awkward superfan?
What should I do about my awkward superfan? [more inside]
Work chair comfortable for hours & hours
Comfortable office chair under $1,000 that can be used for extended periods. [more inside]
Divert interview to text?
I just got a request for an interview over the phone. Would it be rude to ask to do it textually? [more inside]
Where should I live in Paris?
I'm moving to Paris...which arrondissement should I live in and do you have any apartment hunting tips? [more inside]
posted by cm young at 4:22 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by cm young at 4:22 PM PST - 8 comments
Another question about beer in Portland.
Looking for recommendations for smaller brewpubs around downtown Portland, OR. I've tried the rest, and want to try the best. [more inside]
posted by team lowkey at 4:19 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by team lowkey at 4:19 PM PST - 17 comments
English friendly Web hosting in Spain?
How do I create my own intranet that plays nice with the Internet?
Help me setup a home intranet or suggest other ways to solve my problems involving a netbook, xp, ubuntu, linksys, and a 1tb ext. drive. [more inside]
Need to find an article in Playboy about Swiss banks
ReadingPlayboyForTheArticlesFilter: I once read an article about Swiss bank secrecy in an issue of Playboy from the 1960's or 1970's. Can anyone help me find out which issue this was? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 3:10 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by reenum at 3:10 PM PST - 3 comments
Make banana pancakes and pretend like it's the weekend now.
I need new additions to my "Modern Folk-Rock" playlist (which currently includes Greg Brown, The Mountain Goats and Jack Johnson)... [more inside]
posted by 256 at 3:09 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by 256 at 3:09 PM PST - 31 comments
grathias :D
Mexican Spanish to Castellano! Help me migrate :D [more inside]
Your stunning photo of Paris or Buenos Aires, show it to me
I need an awesome photo of either Paris or Buenos Aires that I can give as a gift. [more inside]
Recipe for a kalbi (korean style marinate short rib) burger?
Does anybody know a good kalbi burger recipe? [more inside]
Jellabiya?
I need a sewing pattern for a men's jellabiya. So far, I haven't had much luck finding one on the internet. I was hoping that the hivemind could help.
Looking for a good therapist/couples counselor in Washington DC
My wife and I are looking for a marriage counselor and therapist in Washington, DC to help us through a rough time, and who can meet at odd hours. [more inside]
Help me figure out how speak insuranceeze.
[Health Insurance Filter] How do I know what the heck some of this stuff means in the real world? Am I saving any money here by switching health insurance providers? [more inside]
Looking for a College Advisor in NYC
Looking for a college admissions advisor in New York City [more inside]
Ball goes bouncy bouncy bouncy
Looking for an old dos game with a bouncing ball that I played as a kid: [more inside]
posted by tachikoma_robot at 1:55 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tachikoma_robot at 1:55 PM PST - 4 comments
Help with hyphenated adjectives, plz
Please help resolve an office grammar debate regarding hyphenated adjectives! (Sounds fun, right?) [more inside]
posted by Flamingo at 1:54 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by Flamingo at 1:54 PM PST - 43 comments
If you kids don't behave, I'm turning this plane around right this minute!
How can I find out why this plane turned around in the middle of a long flight? [more inside]
posted by zsazsa at 1:52 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by zsazsa at 1:52 PM PST - 9 comments
Wanting to be bold, but not brash...
Can someone provide me the verifiable, accurate original Latin phrase that is often translated into "fortune favors the bold"? [more inside]
posted by plaidrabbit at 1:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by plaidrabbit at 1:51 PM PST - 11 comments
First Nations History
I have been trying to find information about a native boy who was converted by the Jesuits in the 18th or 19th century and taken to France to go to school. I believe that it was a post on MetaFilter around two years ago. I've searched but with no luck. Does anyone know about this boy? I think his name began with a P. [more inside]
Server licensing problems
What all licensing do I need for a Citrix XenApp server to run on windows Server 2008 R2? [more inside]
I can has XKCD hover text?
A small but annoying problem with hovering with my cursor in Firefox. [more inside]
posted by Atreides at 1:30 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Atreides at 1:30 PM PST - 9 comments
HTML printing problem
Can you help me with this HTML print-sizing problem? I have a 3x5 index card created in Word. When I convert it to PDF, it prints out full size, as in Word. But when I convert to HTML, either from Word or from the PDF, and then print the HTML page, it scales down. Is there a way to make it print full-size in HTML?
posted by markcmyers at 1:06 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by markcmyers at 1:06 PM PST - 8 comments
Can you help me find a screensaver that shows a lot of data at once?
Are there any screensavers that display lots of data- like the Matrix floating code screens- but actually mean something in the real world? I'd prefer OS X, but any suggestions are great.
Therapy to release trauma, done in groups
Is there a system of therapy that releases trauma like body psychotherapy, but done in groups or more inexpensively? [more inside]
Where to find the best markets and grocers in London?
Renting an apartment for a week in London in September. Priority: great food shopping. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 12:51 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Shepherd at 12:51 PM PST - 13 comments
Crossing the US/Canada border with pets
What documentation works for taking a dog from U.S. to Canada and back? Do I need a USDA form, or will a letter from the vet suffice? [more inside]
While this is going on, I'm growing older and older.
Is it possible to distribute image conversion jobs across a cluster of machines? Either using Imagemagick/mogrify or some other method? [more inside]
posted by the dief at 12:47 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by the dief at 12:47 PM PST - 16 comments
Who was Minnie Rae?
Did Minnie Rae really exist, who was she, and was she the inspiration for Wendy in Peter Pan? [more inside]
Where to watch World Cup while in Italy
Look for recommendations on where to watch the World Cup while traveling in Italy. [more inside]
Cheapish accomodations for 12 in Brooklyn for one night
I'm looking for a big hotel room or suite or apartment for rent in New York City for a single night. For 12 people. On short notice. [more inside]
No, I will Not Be Asking For Papers
SpanishFilter: Translation these apartment moving phrases from English to written and spoken (Mexican) Spanish, por favor? [more inside]
posted by _paegan_ at 12:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by _paegan_ at 12:07 PM PST - 7 comments
Greetings From Typeface
What fonts can I use to emulate a Greetings From... postcard? [more inside]
posted by kirkaracha at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by kirkaracha at 12:06 PM PST - 5 comments
D'oh! It's all Greek to me.
Good editions of the Iliad and the Odyssey for a 12-year-old? [more inside]
posted by dlugoczaj at 11:56 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by dlugoczaj at 11:56 AM PST - 20 comments
How to best soundproof a floor under a piano?
Asking for my sister: How to soundproof a floor under a piano? [more inside]
Home-brewed HDR
Home-brewed HDR question: I understand the basic principles of HDR (High Dynamic Range) photographic techniques and I know there's plenty of software out there which implements it swimmingly, but I'm interested in learning how to implement it myself... [more inside]
AC and Sickness
Going from hot apartment to air conditioned home to hot apartment... Will I get sicker? [more inside]
Question re: property management company
A year ago, a property management company took over the house I've been living in for 10 years. Now, 10 years after I moved in, they want me to fill out a walkthrough checklist to indicate the condition of the house. I feel like I'm being set up somehow. Tell me how to protect myself (or that I'm being paranoid). [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie at 11:10 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by mudpuppie at 11:10 AM PST - 16 comments
Cheap home theatre solutions
I keep buying low-end home theatre systems and they keep breaking. Maybe I'm not actually buying the right thing? [more inside]
Am I About to Break Every Link on My Site with One Push of a Button?
If I switch how Wordpress handles permalinks, will all my links break? Or is Wordpress smart enough to redirect things automatically? [more inside]
Help us get rid of this infestation.
[BugFilter] Something is biting the everloving hell out of us -- help! [more inside]
posted by griphus at 11:01 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by griphus at 11:01 AM PST - 24 comments
Privia digital piano music transfer to laptop
transfer music from Privia digital piano to laptop [more inside]
Wasteland of material goods
Our stores are full of billions of items. What percentage of these things actually get bought and used? What happens to it all in the end? [more inside]
sad mefite is sad. i can has CBT?
NYC-filter: recommendations for a therapist who does CBT or something similar. [more inside]
Dimly visible through the haze: a snippet of lyrics
[Geezer Filter:] Help me dredge up the name of a rock ballad from around 1969-1970? [more inside]
9:30 Sunday night phone call? Someone better be dead.
Businesslike behavior: Is it different today for 20-somethings? Maybe I'm just old... [more inside]
posted by lothar at 10:40 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by lothar at 10:40 AM PST - 28 comments
Are casseroles the answer to everything?
How do I help my friend recover from having his home broken in to? [more inside]
posted by shesbookish at 10:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by shesbookish at 10:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Explain a magic upside down rainbow in remedial physics terms
[PhysicsFilter] Yesterday I saw what appeared to be an upside-down rainbow, in a part of the sky nearish the sun, but only when I was wearing my polarized sunglasses. This goes against everything I know about rainbows. Can someone explain? [more inside]
posted by emyd at 10:26 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by emyd at 10:26 AM PST - 11 comments
Urine collection bag issues
Best practices for urine collection bag management? [more inside]
Is this relevant to my interests? [y][n]
Best Chicago-centric blogs? We're moving next month, and I need some help getting jazzed up about this. [more inside]
posted by booknerd at 10:17 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by booknerd at 10:17 AM PST - 18 comments
Home-base hobby turning into business
Is this the right time to re-start my home base business (craftmaker of gel-candles)? I currently work full-time and Im growing tried of the job, but need the paycheck. Im 52yrs old and my heart and soul is in my crafts. Started about 10yrs ago, but went astray, but always though about doing it again. I need to make the right decision before I jump into spending $$ on new venture.
posted by naylord at 10:16 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by naylord at 10:16 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm getting my hemorrhoids banded, and this is my title
My doctor has suggested hemorrhoid banding for my chronic butt issues. Does anyone out there have personal experience with this procedure, and would be brave enough to share it with the world? I think I'm definitely going to do it, but I'd like to know what's in store in terms of the actual procedure, healing, etc.. Thanks!
WTF, Bank of America!!!!
What gives with banks putting check deposits on hold for extended periods of time? [more inside]
Qui est le voleur, ici?
My Dad is on a European tour, and yesterday in Paris, someone broke into the tour bus and stole quite a bit of loot from all of the tourgoers.
This seems a bit shady, but regardless, is there any advice for this situation? It doesn't sound like the company is owning up to anything. [more inside]
posted by jsmith77 at 9:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jsmith77 at 9:44 AM PST - 5 comments
A game that focuses on sentences, for fun?
Is there a board game that relies on building sentences for game play, but not in a "teach people how to construct sentences" way and is not Mad Libs? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 9:18 AM PST - 13 comments
Inaction leads to distraction leads to zzzz
My current job dilemma: ADHD, no normal way to distract myself at work during downtime, need something to keep me focused so that I don't space out and my brain disengages. What can I do? [more inside]
How can I find geek friends in a small, rural town?
My wife and I moved small, rural town of 10,000 about a year ago. I've yet to meet a single local geek. Tell me how to meet them! [more inside]
Road Food for vegans?
Is there a comprehensive vegan/vegetarian restaurant guide for the US? A vegetarian road food guide? [more inside]
How to walk to McCormick Place?
Chicago-transit-filter: I have to get to McCormick Place tomorrow at 7:15 AM. Best way to do this without a car? [more inside]
posted by Wulfhere at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Wulfhere at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
key word search software
Is there a program to search a document in a program that does not have a search function? [more inside]
Be my guide.
Hudson Valley Filter: I will be attending a writer's retreat in Ancramdale from October 8-10, 2010. I will be staying at the retreat center for those days but cannot stay there before or after. I would like to take 5-7 days before or after the retreat to see the sights and write. [more inside]
posted by Sophie1 at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Sophie1 at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Bon voyage gift for young woman making a life change?
Gift ideas for a mid-20s woman embarking on an adventure to India, and moving from the east coast of the US to the west coast after her return from India? Would like to mark the occasion and tell her how awesome it is that she's fearlessly following her own path. [more inside]
posted by ImproviseOrDie at 8:29 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ImproviseOrDie at 8:29 AM PST - 15 comments
Site for collecting stories about a retiring colleague
Looking for an online way to collect anecdotes and remembrances for a retiring colleague. [more inside]
Classic picture. How can I get it legally?
Classic picture. How can I get it legally? [more inside]
Failedpolyamoryfilter
Failedpolyamoryfilter: Help! I care for two people and I have to choose between them. What does one base a decision like this on? How do I tackle this situation? [more inside]
Single and happy. No really.
How do I tactfully tell nosy people that I actually LIKE being single? [more inside]
How do I interprete this wedding invitation?
I just received my first of many wedding invitations, and I am a little unsure about how to respond. Based on this pic, it looks likes after "M_____" I put Mr. John Doe. Correct?
Where can I eat and park my car in San Francisco?
I'm looking for an awesome restaurant to go to in San Francisco with my out of town friend and my car. [more inside]
posted by chatongriffes at 7:48 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by chatongriffes at 7:48 AM PST - 17 comments
Emotionally varying music
I need recommendations for a mid-length piece of instrumental music which varies a lot in expressive emotional content to be used in a neural imaging experiment. Please provide links to listenable extracts (i.e. amazon mp3 clips or you tube). [more inside]
Pecorino romano overload
Translate an MRI report for me?
I have a knee injury and I'm on a budget. Here and here [pdfs] are the radiologist's 2-page MRI report. I'm not asking anyone to interpret it or offer advice, but a translation into layman's English would be helpful. Just a summary. Thank you. [more inside]
posted by Shane at 7:19 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Shane at 7:19 AM PST - 4 comments
Windows 7 freezing - Firefox, Flash, Nvidia
How can I troubleshoot computer freezes in Windows 7? Possibly Flash and Nvidia causing problems. [more inside]
I hate house hunting - help me find a great real estate agent in arlington/falls church, va!
How do I find an awesome real estate agent (buyer's agent) specializing in Northern Virginia (Arlington/South Arlington/Falls Church) if none of my friends/family/co-workers have recommendations for me? [more inside]
Imagine "The Warriors", but on a boat!
Is this crazy-seeming claim from "The Cracked Bell" even remotely accurate? [more inside]
The (Facet-Searchable) Paperless Office?
Are there any commercial products intended to (or could be set up to) mine content from unstructured office documents (think: memos, presentations) and populate fields in a database for faceted search, or is this still the domain of research? [more inside]
Underwriters of the world unite
How do I go about forming mutually beneficial transnational business relationships from scratch? [more inside]
Brunch Spots Near Penn Station
NYC restaurant filter: I'm looking for a good brunch place near Penn Station. I'd prefer a place that either takes reservations, or tends to have minimals waits on Saturday mornings. Thanks!
Gifts from Nara, Japan?
My husband is leaving for Japan today, staying in Nara and spending a bit of time in Tokyo. Any suggestions on interesting gifts for me and/or friends he could bring home (other than your normal Japanese souvenirs)?
What's the whistling tune in the TIFF 2010 promo clip?
Help me identify the song in the promo clip for the 2010 edition Transilvania International Film Festival. [more inside]
Help me figure out how to actually reap the strawberries I've sown.
I've got a strawberry patch in my backyard, but I've yet to actually get a strawberry from it. The raccoons and other varmints eat them all. What, other than sitting on the garden bench with a shotgun 24/7, is the most effective way to protect my strawberries?
posted by orange swan at 6:25 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by orange swan at 6:25 AM PST - 12 comments
help me complicate my life
Please recommend mystery/thriller novels with incredibly complex plots. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 6:24 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by grumblebee at 6:24 AM PST - 39 comments
Recommend an inkjet printer
I need a new inkjet printer for a PC. Any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 6:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by feelinggood at 6:21 AM PST - 7 comments
Yea, ye have internets, but cannot surf; e-mails, but ye cannot check…
My month-old iPod Touch suddenly stopped connecting to my home wireless internet. Please hope. [more inside]
How was your day in school, honey?
Why are children so unwilling to tell their parents about their days in school? Is there a reason for this phenomenon, and does this phenomenon actually exist? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 6:03 AM PST - 54 comments
posted by RajahKing at 6:03 AM PST - 54 comments
How do I create a daily digest ?
How do I create a digest of RSS feeds ? possibly as an RSS feed itself ? for free ? [more inside]
Marathon training suggestions
Talk to me about marathon training. [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 5:17 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 5:17 AM PST - 11 comments
Victuals For Nuptials In Portland, Me
WeddingInMaineFilter: I'm getting married in October in Portland, ME. We've got a venue, but that's all. I'd like to find a caterer who's creative and interesting and interested. We're easy going, but we'd really like to serve food that's good and not terribly boring. We're open to food from our cultures (puerto rican and irish) or others; we can go simple or sophisticated (but not super expensive); off the wall or on the way to traditional. We just don't want to eat bland crap. So: know any creative caterers in or near Portland, Maine?
Where should I go and what should I do in Newfoundland?
Where should I go and what should I do in Newfoundland? [more inside]
What's the best game I never heard of?
What is the best retro video game that almost nobody has ever heard of? [more inside]
Parking in Paris: How did you get that in there?!
Paris people: Imagine you were staying in the 13e from Saturday until mid next week, and had the misfortune to arrive here by car. Where would you park it, preferably paying between free and one arm, rather than an arm and a leg? Don't bother telling me I don't need a car here, because actually, I do. [more inside]
June 3
the physics of keeping cool
i need pretty specific advise on how to keep an apartment cool. but because i'm incorporating multiple cool making appliances, i was hoping to get to explain a little better and see if anybody could help. [more inside]
posted by dithmer at 10:47 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by dithmer at 10:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I win over a dude through a grand gesture, or does that stuff just belong in the movies?
Is it possible to woo someone? You know, like they do in the movies? I'm looking for creative suggestions on how to get back with someone I casually dated.
Spoiler -- this is probably just a thought experiment. The likelihood I'll actually have the (figurative) balls to do anything is somewhat questionable. So let's be creative! [more inside]
How to suck it up when people talk about you in front of your face
How do you deal with hearing negative evaluations about yourself in public? Often I hear people I don't know make idle comments about me, mostly negative. It's Inconvenient though to look overtly pissed off, when you're not in a position to say anything back. So how do you suck it up? [more inside]
Ready to travel overseas!
Just scored a passport! Ready to utilize it, but where? [more inside]
Black Walnuts taste like Bleu Cheese?
Should my freshly opened bag of Hammons Black Walnuts taste like bleu cheese? I ate several, am I going to to suffer or die? [more inside]
Identify this weird cartoon
Stop motion + MacGuffin Ritual + chicken leg with a tentacle + guy jogging = what cartoon did I see on the internet? [more inside]
posted by RobotHero at 8:49 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by RobotHero at 8:49 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for a hairdresser who can cut weird curly hair in Auckland NZ.
Possibly a long shot: anyone have a hairdresser good with curly hair in Auckland, NZ? I have a lot of long, fine, curly hair which desperately needs a cut and I'm sick of having it butchered. [more inside]
posted by shelleycat at 8:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by shelleycat at 8:45 PM PST - 9 comments
How to talk to a friend who is considering leaving her husband
My friend has asked me to have a conversation with her about whether she should leave her husband for a new man. I have a strong view: should I tell her and can I do so in a way that is constructive? What else should I consider about the content and format of what I say? [more inside]
Planning a Solo Trip Part I
I want to take a solo trip to London, but I've never really traveled solo before. What advice do you have (especially about accommodations & socializing)? [more inside]
Make him go away!
What to do about an unpleasant person who keeps seeking me out on the internet / texting / emailing but who isn't breaking the law? [more inside]
posted by rainygrl716 at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by rainygrl716 at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me give my friend relationship advice!
My friend's in a pretty toxic relationship. Help me give him good advice [more inside]
Help me get my stolen stuff back
My car was broken into. I want to get my stuff back. What are the best strategies? [more inside]
Dead drive DIY hardware-level data recovery?
Hardware-level hard drive data recovery. Anyone in the business care to share for a DIY attempt? [more inside]
posted by zippy at 7:44 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by zippy at 7:44 PM PST - 13 comments
Loans for graduate schools overseas
I need help finding loans for graduate school in Japan. [more inside]
posted by farce majeure at 7:38 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by farce majeure at 7:38 PM PST - 5 comments
Forgotten TV Show...
I cannot remember this supernatural-esque show and it's driving me nuts. I'm beginning to think I'm crazy and that it doesn't exist. It was on a major network channel and dealt with fictional scary paranormal abilities, not in a docu-drama way like Ghost Hunters. Help me find it? [more inside]
posted by elleyebeebeewhy at 7:29 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by elleyebeebeewhy at 7:29 PM PST - 14 comments
Trivial Pursuit: Coworker Edition
I recently got a new job. I have a very inquisitive girlfriend, who often wants to know very specific things about my new coworkers, whom she has not yet met. For instance, she asked me today if I ate lunch with anyone (a question I also found odd, but whatever) and then specifically asked me, by name, who two other co-workers ate lunch with today. I told her that I thought that was a weird question. A fight ensued. [more inside]
Chicago format in LaTeX?
I've started using LaTeX, and I can't figure out how to get Chicago citations. Actually, I can't figure out really anything (such as I've been warned). [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:02 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by lhude sing cuccu at 7:02 PM PST - 18 comments
Should I Just Send Dawn Instead of Dollars?
What conservation or local groups are currently working on cleaning up the oil from the BP oil spill, especially in terms of wildlife? I'd like to donate as I'm not able to volunteer.
posted by questionsandanchors at 6:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by questionsandanchors at 6:38 PM PST - 8 comments
What is ASL for Seattle?
What is the ASL sign for Seattle, Washington? [more inside]
posted by Wild_Eep at 6:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Wild_Eep at 6:38 PM PST - 6 comments
How much longer do I have to swallow knives before I can go back to the doctor?
Dear Chronic Strep Throat sufferers, how long should I wait for a strep throat infection to start clearing up before going to the doctor again? [more inside]
Designing for the decadant belly dancer!
Looking for book recommendations for bead work and belly dance costuming. [more inside]
Tis the writing on the wall
Here is some script we saw on a cave wall in Şuayb, in the Syrian desert outside Şanlıurfa in Southeastern Turkey. Anyone have any idea what it might be? [more inside]
posted by kanewai at 6:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kanewai at 6:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a BMW mechanic in Vegas
A friend just moved to the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas and he needs a good mechanic for his 745i. A non dealer BMW mechanic is preferred as I've learned from personal experience that while BMW dealer shops are always more expensive they aren't always as knowledgeable. Cheers in advance for your help!
Please share advice regarding Toronto outdoor concert in mid-August.
Toronto Mefites; We are considering a trip to see a concert on Olympic Island in mid-August. Please share your thoughts pro or con... [more inside]
Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes?
Where is a good place to look for reel to reel audio tapes? Especially ones with non-music recordings on them. [more inside]
posted by tuck_nroll at 5:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tuck_nroll at 5:47 PM PST - 5 comments
WTF.
YAHopefullyAD -- Testicular cancer self-exams: I know I'm looking for "lumps." Define these "lumps." Big? Small? Hard? Tender? What?! [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 5:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by the NATURAL at 5:28 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I make a printer driver?
So, after seeing this FPP, I'm wondering how one might go about creating a printer driver on a Mac. Please enlighten me.
Hey interwebs! Can I have my brain back?
I'm pretty sure that too much internet has fried my brain. If I cut back my time online, is it likely that my powers of concentration will return? And how should I structure an "internet diet" for maximum effect? [more inside]
Kitchen Laptop?
A computer for the kitchen? [more inside]
How can I be a more enthusiastic person?
I don't always express myself very well, and it annoys the hell out of my girlfriend. I care about what she tells me, but it drives her up the wall when i respond not sounding very interested or excited. I really, really am, but what can I do to make myself start responding with more excitement? besides enrolling in cheer camp?
posted by mewmewmew at 4:38 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mewmewmew at 4:38 PM PST - 15 comments
How to trench
I'm seeking advice about using trenching machines:
Soliciting all advice, suggestions, anecdotes, warnings or information about using a trenching machine. I’ve never used one before. [more inside]
S/MIME signed email on Android?
I've currently got a Windows Mobile phone on Verizon, and I'd like to switch to an Android phone. I get a fair amount of S/MIME signed email, which I'm told the native email app is unable to display. Can anyone suggest an email client for Android that will handle signed email? [more inside]
Carbon Footprint: Sugar vs HFCS
which is worse for the environment -- high fructose corn syrup, or conventional table sugar? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 3:15 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 3:15 PM PST - 13 comments
What are the options for residential care for a senior in the north of England?
What are the options for residential care for a senior in the north of England? [more inside]
How do figure out what spark plug wire goes where.
Everything I read said 'Don't mix the wires up.' I mixed the wires up. How can I get this truck running? [more inside]
posted by itsamonkeytree at 2:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by itsamonkeytree at 2:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Some sort of efficient, effective image sharing.
My far-flung co-workers and I need a system whereby we can share large amounts of tagged, hi-res images. I'm aware of Picassa, but I want to cover my bases. Specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by thebergfather at 2:37 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by thebergfather at 2:37 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I mirror a remote web page on my local browser?
I don't want to remote control my PC's desktop (via LogMeIn), I just want to remotely web browse... [more inside]
The structure of scientific awesomeness
What are the most Earth-shatteringly awesome scientific journal article(s) you have read in the last five years? [more inside]
Wal-Mart or Target?
Assuming I have no other choices - and have serious ethical concerns about issues like fair pay and equitable treatment of workers (primary), environmentalism (secondary) and commitment to localism (tertiary) - should I shop at Wal-Mart or Target? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 2:33 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 2:33 PM PST - 26 comments
Queer Homelessness
Resources for a now-homeless-after-coming-out lesbian living in Fayette County, Ohio? [more inside]
When do I tell new partners about erectile dysfunction?
When (and how) do I tell new romantic partners about my erectile dysfunction? How would you react to a guy telling you this? [more inside]
Toe Nail Fail
My left foot...has a bad case of toe nail fungus. Yuck. YANMD/YANML/YANMPodiatriast, but I'd welcome some advice on how to best solve this problem. [more inside]
Is there a free/cheap execution/debugging environment for Visual Basic?
I've been doing COM scripting for about two years, using a Sax-basic scripting application. It was a great app. It allowed line-by-line code execution, error reporting, and debug messages.
I want to start using real VBS so I can port my widgets to a wider platform. I know I can write a script app in notepad and just run it with windows script host, but there's no real debugging there.
Is there any free (or cheap) application that allows you to run VB script in a controlled way? I'd rather not plunk down a month's rent for Visual Studio if I can help it.
Your Little White Lies are Getting on My Nerves.
Datingfilter: a person tells sporadic white lies in what they say is an attempt to spare the feelings of others (or avoid oversharing to nosy elderly parents) about fairly small issues.
Am I overrreacting that for whatever reason, this makes me very uncomfortable because I'm thinking, "Dude, I've seen you obfuscate small stuff; how the frick can I tell when you're telling the truth ever?" [more inside]
One shot every time a speller writes uses their finger to write it out
Where can I watch the Scripps Spelling Bee in the DC area? I don't have a TV, so am looking for a bar or something that will be showing it. [more inside]
Anxiety attacks at the mention of commitment. Why?
Anxiety attacks at the mention of commitment. Why? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 1:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by anonymous at 1:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Back up a bit
Is there any way for me to automate a backup for my situation? [more inside]
IT Certification for a recent MLIS grad?
Should a new MLIS graduate pursue IT certification to be a systems librarian? [more inside]
posted by prior at 1:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by prior at 1:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Is this emotional abuse, narcissistic personality or both?
What is emotional abuse? [more inside]
Good: vacation in Israel. Bad: driving in Tel Aviv. Where do I get coverage?
How does an American citizen get auto insurance in Israel for a 6 week trip? [more inside]
posted by dudeman at 12:48 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by dudeman at 12:48 PM PST - 1 comment
I just don't have the time!
I'm looking for a specific timeline that a colleague of mine had about five years ago. [more inside]
posted by aetg at 12:47 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by aetg at 12:47 PM PST - 6 comments
Beanplating Buddhism
Can you explain to me (or point to resources that explain to me) a couple of apparent metacontradictions in Buddhism? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt at 12:38 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by ignignokt at 12:38 PM PST - 28 comments
they think I can't do math...unfortunately I can
Is it common practice for a small boutique hotel (a dozen rooms + a couple of penthouses) to charge you a HIGHER rate for booking all of their rooms? Their argument is that we're making it hard for them to ensure that all rooms are booked to maximum capacity for the nights immediately before and after the block of nights that I want to book. [more inside]
Where to live in the Seattle/Tacoma area?
My husband and I are moving from Ann Arbor, Michigan to Washington State in July, and we were hoping for some advice on where specifically to move. It feels like we have so many options that it's hard to know where to start! [more inside]
posted by shirobara at 12:18 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by shirobara at 12:18 PM PST - 11 comments
How do we buy a house with a lot of educational debt?
I finally graduated from grad school with a degree that can potentially make me a very decent salary. But...grad school at a private institution is very expensive and I have a lot of debt. Will my education loans keep me and my husband from buying a home for the first time? [more inside]
posted by teamnap at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by teamnap at 12:14 PM PST - 10 comments
What car to purchase for my lifestyle?
I may need to purchase a car in the next month after being carless for 2 years and relying on public transportation. Suggestions needed! [more inside]
Oliver Twist and Shout
Can you help me identify a band t-shirt I found in a high-school locker in perhaps 1988? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 11:47 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 11:47 AM PST - 3 comments
Endocrinologist in Indianapolis, IN?
I have low thyroid and am looking for an endocrinologist or thyroid doctor in Indy. [more inside]
posted by stray thoughts at 11:38 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by stray thoughts at 11:38 AM PST - 2 comments
Blackberry 8900 Issues
I was given a Blackberry 8900 that the person could not get to work correctly. I am just wondering if it is worth my time to get running or if it is even a possibility. [more inside]
What makes something interesting?
Have there been any legitimate studies on how big five personality traits affect interests and hobbies? [more inside]
posted by edbles at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by edbles at 11:27 AM PST - 3 comments
Do they still make flat ended bobby pins?
Where can I find bobby pins that are flat at the end? [more inside]
Nice Rack? But how do I get it on my bike?
Bike/Cycling: Modern features + classic styling = fit problems. I want this rack to fit on this bike. Help me ponder modifications necessary to make it fit - or sadden me greatly and tell me I'm going to have to settle for something uglier. [more inside]
Two Clients, One Cup
I have two potential clients who are bidding on similar, but not identical, work with the same client. What's the etiquette here? [more inside]
Livability of Gainesville, FL?
We're contemplating a move to Gainesville, FL. I'm from a big northeastern city, he's from northern California. What are we likely to love? What are we likely to hate? [more inside]
Ob/Gyn's and Hospitals in Toronto
What is the best hospital in downtown Toronto to have a baby? Do you know someone who really liked the hospital they delivered their baby in? Can you or someone you know recommend a women Ob/Gyn? [more inside]
What's your favoured online backup service?
What's your preferred online backup service, and why? [more inside]
Is there a name for the video technique where text is "stuck" to an element of the video?
Is there a name for the video technique where text is "stuck" to an element of the video? [more inside]
Flash cut?
Is there a name for this editing technique? [more inside]
posted by ninebelow at 10:17 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by ninebelow at 10:17 AM PST - 4 comments
How to use the custom window sequences in KeePass 2.X?
Custom window/sequence associations in KeePass, can't figure out what it really does or quite simply don't understand it! [more inside]
Arguement with a Libritarian Absolutist
I'm stuck in an arguement with a person who is a bit of an ass. Looking for ways of dealing with him that don't back down but don't end up being just as big an ass as he is. [more inside]
I feel like phoning it in.
Looking for a downloadable poster generator that was on the net around six or seven years ago. You selected a style and provided text and it used an algorithm to create a poster in the style that was "hip" at the time. Background images featured urbanscapes and the like which would have looked right at home on a WILCO album cover. I may have actually seen it here first. Does it still exist? Is there a Mac version of it? If not, anything else like it today?
posted by sourwookie at 9:53 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by sourwookie at 9:53 AM PST - 11 comments
Eat fishes near fishes. It is so cruel.
Awesome seafood in Boston, near the Aquarium. (But not, you know, *from* the Aquarium.) [more inside]
posted by dame at 9:37 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by dame at 9:37 AM PST - 26 comments
I dread my own fear and I fear my own dread. Help me stop.
My anxiety prevents me from going on dates, even when a girl might be interested in me. How do I get over this? [more inside]
Beanplating reccomendations ?
Misunderstanding-Filter : I have to provide the grad program I apply to, a "motivated advice" from a tutor who supervised my internship in the field i am applying in. Only thing is, due to a few misunderstandings, things ended badly, that was 2 years ago. Sorry for moderate length. [more inside]
Non-shady maid service in LA?
Can anyone recommend non-profit or even just non-shady house cleaning in Los Angeles? [more inside]
Container Gardening Advice
Container gardening: looking for your wisdom, tips & tricks... [more inside]
How to move a lot of books?
Cheapest/best way to move books a long distance? [more inside]
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 9:17 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by ObscureReferenceMan at 9:17 AM PST - 12 comments
What maternity health insurance plan?
What options are available for maternity health insurance? [more inside]
How to migrate to a new cell phone when the old one doesn't have a SIM card?
How to migrate to a new cell phone when the old one doesn't have a SIM card? Bonus, must not talk to US Cellular. [more inside]
x : vector art :: Sculptris : 3-D models?
Is there a vector drawing program that hides all the splines, NURBS, beziers, and what-have-you? I just want to doodle and color! [more inside]
how to live together in a healthy way
lovers moving in together filter: looking for some practical tips. [more inside]
How do I feel OK about quitting my job when I never intended to stay in the first place?
Anxiety Filter: I took this job knowing that I would have to leave it after only a few months. Now I must give notice, and I feel overwhelmed with anxiety about it. Advice? [more inside]
How to go about choosing earphones?
I want to buy a new pair of noise-blocking earphones ... but I know nothing about noise-blocking earphones. Or earphones in general. Help? [more inside]
posted by Xany at 8:49 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Xany at 8:49 AM PST - 13 comments
"Have a job lined up first." Still true in this economy?
Due to the awful state of California's economy, I'm planning to relocate. However, I'm finding that most companies are only hiring locally. Should I still look to have a job lined up before I move, given the economy? [more inside]
Can you ship to a storage facility?
Does this exist: a storage unit that one can ship boxes to and the staff will put the boxes in the unit for you? (Like, I don't live there yet but want to move some stuff there before I move.) If so what is this called? And do you know of any in the DC area?
What's the forecast for oil in Key West in late June?
Going to Naples and Key West for vacation in late June -- would you be worried about oil spill? Any other tips for the trip? [more inside]
Soon to be a major motion picutre.
How do I turn a noisy low volume DVD video into a flash movie? [more inside]
clothing to stay cool & sun safe
sun-protection filter: after several summers mostly indoors, I've been outside quite a bit lately, and it's definitely feeling like that hole in the ozone has got *a lot* bigger - so, clothing-wise, what to wear? [more inside]
Using chimichurri as an example, what are some interesting sauces for steak from non-USA cuisines around the world?
I just had a great chimichurri steak experience and would like to find more interesting alternative sauces like that for steak. What's your favorite unexpected, interesting, unusual sauce for steak from a cuisine outside of mainstream USA steak traditions? [more inside]
Most of the previous questions were about getting rid of distortion in video
People have/make distortion pedals for sound. Do people also make distortion pedals for video? [more inside]
posted by codacorolla at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by codacorolla at 8:07 AM PST - 9 comments
me want
Things to do in ORD for 8 hours
We're going to be in the chicago airport (O'Hare) for 8 hours this Saturday between flights, and I'm looking for any info on things that might be fun to do, or restaurants that are particularly good, or anything else that comes to mind. We'd rather not leave the airport, and its a pretty mixed group as far as ages and tastes go, so any sorts of recommendations are great. Many thanks
posted by korej at 7:46 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by korej at 7:46 AM PST - 14 comments
Resources for playing in my first Hold'em tourney?
I'm playing in my first Texas Hold'em tournament next week. It's pretty low-key (charity fundraiser, $100 buy-in, $1,000 first prize, ~40 players). I've played in a monthly limit game for a few years, doing reasonably well. Any advice/websites/books that could help me with basic strategies for this type of tournament play?
posted by ericbop at 7:00 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by ericbop at 7:00 AM PST - 15 comments
finishes to steel plate
I have several projects (furniture, doors) using steel.
Painting them does not interest me; I like rougher, more transparent finishes. In the past, I have used clear varnish to protect against rust.
Am looking for new ideas. Wax? Has anyone tried grinding and finishing?
My cat only uses the litter box half the time!
CatFilter: A few years ago, my cat (~7 years old now) got a URI and stopped using the litter box. We cleared up the URI, but litter box problems persists, and I'd like to correct it once and for all. Details inside. [more inside]
How can I keep my feet dry in the rain?
Help me find cute, comfortable, commuter-friendly, professional, and waterproof shoes. [more inside]
What is this cello music?
Please help me identify this solo cello piece. Video of the performance is here if you'd like to jump right in, otherwise more details follow. [more inside]
posted by tractorfeed at 5:32 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tractorfeed at 5:32 AM PST - 5 comments
What effect will the change in US tax rates on dividends have on share prices and dividend payouts?
What effect will the change in US tax rates on dividends have on share prices and dividend payouts? [more inside]
posted by underdetermined at 5:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by underdetermined at 5:26 AM PST - 10 comments
BBC error or media diplomacy?
Last night on BBC's news site I saw a scrolling headline like this: "UN's Ban Ki-moon calls for lift of Gaza Blockade". Clicking on it took one to the story about the flotilla in which Netanyahu says "We had no choice" or some such. Today the headline is gone from the Beeb. [more inside]
posted by fish tick at 5:03 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by fish tick at 5:03 AM PST - 9 comments
The Tooth Hurts
I had a root canal on my second molar nearly 1 year ago. The tooth is still sensitive to hot/cold and is very uncomfortable. What gives? [more inside]
Pros & Cons of Belly Piercing
My 16yo daughter has decided she wants a navel piercing. I'm not thrilled about the idea. [more inside]
posted by goshling at 4:54 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by goshling at 4:54 AM PST - 48 comments
Guide to Being Persistent With Women
DatingFilter: How to be creatively persistent, as a guy, without coming across obsessive? [more inside]
posted by GrubbyUtter at 4:40 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by GrubbyUtter at 4:40 AM PST - 35 comments
Nerd seeks solo nerdiness
My friends and I are board game geeks. As working adults, we can't get together very often to pursue this interest anymore. What online games can scratch this itch for me? Particular tastes inside! [more inside]
Gold plated mp3s :(
Help me negotiate with my phone company when I feel that I've been unfairly billed for data useage. [more inside]
Fresh out of the academy.
So I'm in a culinary school in California. Is there anybody in the profession who could tell me what NOT to do when I apply for work or get work? [more inside]
posted by bam at 1:02 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by bam at 1:02 AM PST - 10 comments
June 2
Starting a Speech and Debate Club
I'm starting a collegiate Speech and Debate Club during the last two years of my education. Everything on the policy/school government side of things seems to be panning out quite nicely, but I'm in dire need for literature. Specifically, I'm looking for one or two more book recommendations that will help me in developing the structure and defining rules for a Forensics type club. (Literature outlining the basic parameters for a typical S&D Club constitution would help too). I've gone through Robert's Rules, Competitive Debate: The Official Guide, and Pros & Cons: A Debaters Handbook. If you know of any other supplementary reads, please help me out. Thanks for your time.
Take this job and ... embrace it.
Take a four month paid position at the job I love or hold out for a full-time position at a similar position I may not quite love as much? [more inside]
Getting rid of asthma/chest congestion
Why has my asthma returned and how can I get rid of it again? [more inside]
I Was Only Taught "Don't Buy" and "Risky."
Any reason not to sell my 20 shares of AAPL? [more inside]
I'm going to be out of state when the pre-employment screeners find ADD drugs in my pee. Help!
I expect to fail the pre-employment drug test I took this afternoon - but for legitimate reasons. I'm leaving the state tomorrow morning and won't be back until very late Sunday. Is there anything I can do to bolster my case and protect myself when the lab calls tomorrow or Friday? [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak at 10:23 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by croutonsupafreak at 10:23 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me diagnose my problematic dimmer switches
YANME – You are not my electrician – Help me diagnose a problem with my new dimmer switches. [more inside]
Please help me identify the text on this t-shirt
Please help me identify the text on this t-shirt. I think it's thai but at close inspection there are differences. And if you can read it what does it say?
posted by uhom at 9:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by uhom at 9:54 PM PST - 6 comments
I want to quit..advice needed about "how"
I'm an artist. I owe a lot to my "Mentor". She & I established an art group that has been somewhat successful (we've had good group shows and made a bit of a name for ourselves). Unfortunately, I REALLY want to quit--and I'm having trouble thinking "how" I can quit. [more inside]
posted by naplesyellow at 9:37 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by naplesyellow at 9:37 PM PST - 10 comments
Real or fictional examples of government erasing information from an archive.
I'm trying to brainstorm real or fictional examples of some government or person in power trying to change or hide historical information by erasing, changing, or withholding items from a library or archive. [more inside]
posted by GPF at 9:35 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by GPF at 9:35 PM PST - 41 comments
Sampling a new city..
I want to sample freelance life in another American city for 1-2 weeks this summer. How should I accomplish this on a student budget? [more inside]
Is it worth the savings driving a massive moving truck with a car towed behind it?
How badly will it suck driving a loaded 26ft Penske moving truck with a car towed behind it from Florida to Long Island, NY without a co-pilot? [more inside]
Globe Trekker
Last night PBS aired an episode of Globe Trekker in which Megan McCormick visits Hong Kong and Taiwan (Ep #909). I'd like to know the original air date of the episode. Does anyone know where I can find it?
posted by Aanidaani at 9:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Aanidaani at 9:14 PM PST - 7 comments
owie!
i have a swollen lymph gland or node that has switched sides...is this in and of itself a cause for concern? [more inside]
posted by lakersfan1222 at 9:02 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by lakersfan1222 at 9:02 PM PST - 7 comments
Where has all the saline gone?
Does saline solution in an aerosol can still exist anymore? Can I just not find it anywhere? [more inside]
posted by andrewcilento at 8:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by andrewcilento at 8:51 PM PST - 7 comments
"But I'm not like, an alien, I'm Canadian!"
Do you know a good immigration lawyer in New York City for B1 visas? [more inside]
My tiles...! Not without my tiles...
I've got a really annoying problem (well, two, really) with Google Maps on Chrome. Help me diagnose. [more inside]
Possible Cushing's disease. Doctors aren't taking it seriously.
Symptoms seem to match Cushing's Disease, doctors just don't believe it. Help? [more inside]
posted by ®@ at 8:23 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by ®@ at 8:23 PM PST - 17 comments
How do I reply to The Breakup Email?
I was just dumped via email. I'm actually okay with that for the most part as it seemed like an appropriate venue based on our relationship. I want to be as classy and cool about this as possible. Do I reply to the email? [more inside]
"Don't make an idol of me..."
"Don't make an idol of me..." [more inside]
Welcome back to earth
I've been wondering if there's any truth to something I remember reading a while ago: that when the Space Shuttle makes a nighttime landing, people in the area around Kennedy Space Center leave their outdoor lights on to welcome it home. [more inside]
Make Me an Air Hostess!
I wanna look like a 60s air hostess. Where can I find a dress like this and boots like these? [more inside]
Rise UP! Document the system! (Documentary How to?)
ActivistFilter: I'm done, I'm going rogue, I'm fighting the system, I'm doing it Guerrilla style, I'm 100% serious: Our first project is a documentary, but we don't know how to make a documentary. [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:36 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 7:36 PM PST - 22 comments
Web Resources for learning cooking science?
What are some web resources to learn more about cooking science? [more inside]
How to turn a line and curve table in to a drawing
How do I turn a line and a curve table from a plat into a drawing (CAD commands are ok, or importing a spreadsheet would be better.) [more inside]
Should I hurry up and get a mortgage while I still have a 'good' job?
Should I try to get a mortgage and buy a house before I leave my corporate-type job for a low and unreliably-paying creative one? Or is it possible I'll be able to do those things afterwards? [more inside]
To turn, or not to turn?
When you are changing lanes, do you rely only on you mirrors, or do you physically turn your head to check? If you turn your head, how far do you turn it? [more inside]
Mood lights FTW
How do I wire up a bunch of LEDs in my ceiling? [more inside]
posted by fvox13 at 5:40 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by fvox13 at 5:40 PM PST - 9 comments
How do "see" the direction?
When movie reviewers talk about film direction, what is it that they are seeing? [more inside]
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 5:01 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by ThatCanadianGirl at 5:01 PM PST - 23 comments
Man Bag
I'm looking for a good quality "man bag" for work. I need to lug around paper work, laptop (12/13 inches) and a few other bits. The bag shouldn't be too big and garish (colour wise). My budget is £100 (GBP) but if you know of a bag thats worth paying a bit more for please include it here.
posted by nam3d at 4:49 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by nam3d at 4:49 PM PST - 17 comments
Question about speaker resistance and stuff...
Using two cabs with my guitar amp- which outputs should I use? [more inside]
posted by gally99 at 4:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by gally99 at 4:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me grind or pulverize my radioactive radishes.
Help me grind or pulverize my radioactive radishes. [more inside]
posted by pseudonick at 4:02 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by pseudonick at 4:02 PM PST - 31 comments
Where to shop for Men's clothes?
Where do people shop for cool MEN'S clothes? I'm not 21 and don't want to wear skinny jeans with plaid Vans. But I'm not 40 and do not want to dress in the JCPenney uniform of khakis and golf shirt.
I've tried JCrew and Banana Republic -- ok, but a bit stuffy or fratty. H&M is just strange.
I'm looking for clothes I can wear on a Fri or Sat night. Date w girlfriend. Out with friends at a cool bar. Any ideas on where to shop?
Help me find academic Elizabethan drama references.
AcademiaFilter: Help me find some references for my first thesis chapter. JSTOR and similar resources aren't yielding a lot of hits. I need background material for justifying selecting editions of Elizabethan dramatic texts. [more inside]
posted by Mr. Bad Example at 3:44 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Mr. Bad Example at 3:44 PM PST - 11 comments
How to add video to a scrapbook?
I would like to add video to a scrapbook/photoalbum. What device could best do this, cheaply? I have a Sansa Fuze mp3 player, which is small and can play video, but when turning it on, a reader would have to know how/where to navigate menus to find the videos. Is there anything small, battery powered, and cheap, that when activated, either automatically starts playing the video, or simply presents the reader with a list of videos to choose from? [more inside]
French songs that are easy to sing
What are the best French songs to sing along to for learning French? [more inside]
Am I a crazy person to want to become a teacher?
I've taken a one year leave from a grad school program in physics. I was very unhappy in grad school, and I'm now leaning towards not going back. My next best idea is to become a high-school teacher in physics and/or math in the Boston area. Am I crazy? How do I do this? [more inside]
Need help finding a therapist
I need help finding a therapist in MA. I have no clue where to start and have some questions. [more inside]
Mona Lisa with a moustache.
Would I be infringing an artist's copyright if I copy her work for personal enjoyment? [more inside]
Switching to Chrome.
Is there anyway to replicate Firefox's "clear history on close" option in Chrome? [more inside]
Step Backwards in Photoshop, Using Javascript
How do I access the previous history state in Javascript for Photoshop? [more inside]
Have Americans evolved their speaking style/accent significantly in the past 50 years?
Have Americans evolved their speaking style/accent significantly in the past 50 years? I'm not talking about de-regionalizing of an accent. I'm talking about normal conversations, let's say with a midwestern, suburban accent. [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv at 1:47 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by sandmanwv at 1:47 PM PST - 27 comments
How can I get rid of these awful feelings?
How do I deal with feelings of guilt and shame after drinking? I admit to a drinking problem; that's a different question. What I would like to know is specific strategies for making the morning after less hard on my conscience. Or do I need to just suck it up and deal with it as the natural consequence of my drinking? [more inside]
Hacking my work wardrobe
Is it okay to construct a professional wardrobe from minor variations of the exact same outfit every day? I'm thinking same kind of white shirt and jeans daily, varying only my jacket. [more inside]
posted by eduke at 1:31 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by eduke at 1:31 PM PST - 24 comments
What narrow tub should we buy, and where?
Where can I find a narrow bathtub at a good price, either for shipping to Montréal or better yet, already in Montréal? What models should we be considering? [more inside]
Fun Things in Portland?
I'll be going to Portland OR this weekend to visit family. I know about Powell's Books and little else. What's fun to do in Portland?
Well-written screenplay action?
Can you point me to some feature film scripts that have well-described action sequences? [more inside]
posted by Bookhouse at 1:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Bookhouse at 1:18 PM PST - 12 comments
How to sync iTunes libraries between computers to use a single external HD?
I have an external hard disk (a Western Digital My Passport), I have all my music in this drive and I want to be able to use it on my Mac and my girlfriend Windows machine, but I want to sync the library, with all the ratings, playlists, etc.
Is that possible in any way? [more inside]
posted by Leech at 1:12 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Leech at 1:12 PM PST - 7 comments
Word of the day!
Is there a good book word of the day list with nice usable words? [more inside]
Chords to Cullen Gaylean arrangement of "Wayfaring Stranger"
Anyone know the chords in the Cullen Gaylean arrangement of "Wayfaring Stranger"? Or any other arrangement that does not use minor chords in the verse? [more inside]
posted by mzurer at 12:51 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by mzurer at 12:51 PM PST - 1 comment
Novice Urban Cyclist Seeks Commute Advice
I'm going to start commuting to work by bike soon (some of the time, anyway). Help me with a few specific questions and give me general advice on making my commute by bike the kind of thing I'll want to stick with. [more inside]
A more reliable version of the LG Xenon?
Recommendations for an AT&T cell phone like the LG Xenon only more reliable please. [more inside]
The look I get when I tell people I had an ulcer on my eye makes it ALMOST worth it
After a bad experience I am finally ready to wear contact lenses again... but this time I want to be absolutely, totally, 100% safe and sterile about it. What steps should I take to minimize my chances of infection? [more inside]
Best way to score 720+ on GMAT?
Looking to score 720+ on the GMAT for b-school. Now how do I do that? Kaplan course? Veritas? [more inside]
posted by Dukat at 12:20 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Dukat at 12:20 PM PST - 10 comments
Zipcar goes public -- what should stock holder do?
Zipcar filed the S-1 paperwork for IPO with SEC today. Family member owns a relatively significant number (to us anyways) of common shares due to prior job with the company.
What happens next and what should we do? [more inside]
Mortgages after divorce/separation
What should I do with my mortgage amortization following separation from my husband? [more inside]
Nondignitary to visit Austin, seeks amusments both confounding and wonderous.
I'm looking for things to do in Austin, TX from July 3rd-8th. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Avant-gardening?
I am fascinated by these indoor moss panels, but the instructions accompanying this project are a little vague...and I want to see more! [more inside]
posted by supernaturelle at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by supernaturelle at 11:35 AM PST - 12 comments
give me some sugar info.
What are the real differences in darker, unrefined sugars and white table sugars other than "processing is bad, mmmkay"? [more inside]
posted by dozo at 11:24 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by dozo at 11:24 AM PST - 19 comments
Timelapse Creationc
I need to be ready to start shooting a timelapse video tomorrow morning. It'll last approx 5 days. I have problems making my camera talk to my laptop. [more inside]
Help me build the ultimate mobile recording studio.
Help me build the best possible mobile video/audio recording set-up, for under $1,000. [more inside]
Cover up my five-head.
Is it possible to cut bangs into naturally curly hair without immediately regretting it? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 11:13 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 11:13 AM PST - 26 comments
Oil spill fubar
Many pictures of the oil spill show the booms washed up on shore, or filled with oil on the wrong side. An example of this. Why is the oil always on the wrong side of the boom? Are these booms really doing anything? Shouldn't the oil be gathering on the other side, ready to be skimmed and cleaned?
Nerd Alert
I've got a WRT54GL router running the Tomato firmware. Now what extremely awesome/nerdy things can I do with it? [more inside]
posted by nokry56 at 10:36 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by nokry56 at 10:36 AM PST - 14 comments
Best lighting design programs
What are the best colleges for lighting design? I am trying to transfer into an undergraduate theater design program. I have a thin portfolio so I also have to be reasonable about what shools I can get into.
Books about post-9/11 Afghanistan
Can you recommend a book about post-9/11 Afghanistan? [more inside]
Tips for using diet to reduce pain.
Has anyone has any experience with using a vegan, gluten-free diet to control Rheumatoid Arthritis and/or migraines? What experiences have you had and what hints / recipes would help make this transition easier? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 10:02 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 10:02 AM PST - 18 comments
looking for an old self-published web book
Looking for an old (1998-ish) book that was published on the web called "Beyond the New Silk Road" [more inside]
posted by pahool at 9:58 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by pahool at 9:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Traveling with physical problems
Traveling with physical problems that mean I can't sit/stand for very long: any other options? [more inside]
Latin translation of "I remain skeptical".
TranslationFilter: I need a Latin translation of "I remain skeptical." [more inside]
posted by lholladay at 9:34 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by lholladay at 9:34 AM PST - 25 comments
Where can I find historic income rates for various foreign countries?
Where can I find historic income rates for various foreign countries? [more inside]
posted by msbutah at 9:29 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by msbutah at 9:29 AM PST - 4 comments
Adam & Eve
Poetry-recall-filter: have you encountered a poem about Adam and Eve and jazz? [more inside]
Teach me how to wear Birkenstocks.
My new Birkenstocks feel weird. Basically, I feel pressure on my left heel at about the 10 o' clock position, and on the right heel I feel pressure at the 2 o' clock position, like my heels aren't fitting the cups properly. [more inside]
posted by craniac at 9:18 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by craniac at 9:18 AM PST - 7 comments
Breastmilk supplements for newborn
What are the risks/benefits of giving my newborn breastfed child additional supplements, such as D-Vi-Sol, Poly-Vi-Sol, Tri-Vi-Sol and the likes? [more inside]
posted by lilgoyl at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by lilgoyl at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
Identify this bug in the UK
Help me identify this insect that just scared the living daylights out of us in the South West of the UK.
posted by Morsey at 8:57 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Morsey at 8:57 AM PST - 13 comments
Pressure to settle down from ... high rents?
Is it possible? Pressure to settle down from ... high rents? [more inside]
Simple, smart maternity wear in the UK?
Modest / non-fancy maternity wear in UK? [more inside]
Too stubborn to change
I've got issues. About two years ago I finally got help. Now I've been in individual therapy and I've followed an intensive treatment programme. Neither worked and I don't know what to do. [more inside]
Things to do in Cincinnati?
We (a literate, slightly boho, slightly arty, middle-aged couple) will be in Cincinnati next weekend for a reunion of his Army company. I will be spending some time alone sightseeing. What sights/attractions/events (like museums, bookstores, libraries, plays, concerts) are not to be missed? And what are some great restaurants? We'll be there from Thursday night through Saturday night. We'll be in bed by eleven or so every night, so no recommendations of dance clubs are necessary, although we do like jazz and other music of most kinds.
"Mingling" is the only party game I know.
I need some great activities and advice for a "book swap." [more inside]
posted by thebrokedown at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by thebrokedown at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Baking bread in a crock-pot?
Have you ever baked bread in a crock-pot? [more inside]
posted by starman at 8:20 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by starman at 8:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Best NYC thrift store for men's suits
Where do I buy a used men's suit in New York City? [more inside]
take a look at or look at
I 'am learning English.How shall I use these two sentences differently," Take a look at A.", and " Look at A."?? For example,how different between "Take a look at everything that's contributing to your stress at the moment." or " Look at everything that's contributing to your stress at the moment."?And could you explain it with another examples?
posted by mizukko at 8:17 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by mizukko at 8:17 AM PST - 24 comments
What to do about AT&T data plan changes?
Should I switch to one of the new AT&T data plans for my iPhone? [more inside]
I missed dating 101 in high school.
Men are like aliens to me, and I've never been able to read them. I need a male perspective on this in order to help me either make a move or move on. [more inside]
What's my VORP?
Inspired by just learning about the MIT Sports Analytics Conference, what sites are on the cutting edge of the basketball stats/sabermetrics revolution? [more inside]
NYNY
What's going on in New York this week/weekend? I'm on my own in Manhattan for a week! Now what should I do with my time? Looking in particular for coffee recs (not Starbucks), non-chain store shopping, little galleries, stuff I can do later at night on my own. [more inside]
Playstation 3 - Which to console buy?
Playstation 3 - Which to console buy? Some many versions, so little clarity... [more inside]
posted by Argyle at 6:32 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Argyle at 6:32 AM PST - 10 comments
A question on the use of shopping bags in the vegetable garden
If I use ASDA and Sainsbury's recycled/reusable shopping bags to grow veg in, will I poison myself? [more inside]
posted by run"monty at 6:14 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by run"monty at 6:14 AM PST - 2 comments
Should our chain company shut down unofficial employee pages on Facebook?
Should our chain company shut down unofficial employee pages on Facebook? Any case studies or examples of others actions? [more inside]
"La Novela del Indio, Tupinamba" in English?
I've always wanted to read "La Novela del Indio, Tupinamba" by Eugenio Granell, but I would need an English translation. I've never found one. Is there such a thing?
Flyby image of a planet/moon
Help me find this picture that was on APOD years ago [more inside]
How do my facebook friends see the events I'm attending?
How do I set my privacy settings on facebook so my friends can see the events I'm going to? [more inside]
Feeling fancy(work) free...
Calling all English word-nerds and/or Japanese translators: have you ever heard the term "fancywork" used to refer to male genitalia? [more inside]
posted by dubitable at 5:48 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by dubitable at 5:48 AM PST - 22 comments
What should I know about taxes as a salaried, traveling consultant?
How do I claim taxes working as a salaried IT consultant? I have a client in another state that I travel to on a weekly basis. [more inside]
I want to eat horse (not like a horse)!
TravelFoodFilter: What restaurants in Paris serve Cheval / Horse Meat? Is there anywhere that is particularly known for its Horse meat Cheval? or similarly particular restaurants known for Escargo / Snails or Andouille? [more inside]
posted by mary8nne at 5:23 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by mary8nne at 5:23 AM PST - 7 comments
Out, damned casein.
I've just been told I may have a casein intolerance, and I have to alter my diet to suit. [more inside]
posted by ysabet at 3:32 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ysabet at 3:32 AM PST - 14 comments
Best home office printer, scanner?
Having had 3 all-in-one printer/fax/scanner units go kerblooey after less than a year of moderate use each, I'm thinking I need to go to separate printer and scanner units. (I don't need the fax function; this is done directly from the computers.) Looking for recommendations for color / black-and-white printers, and scanners, that you've found to be robust and reliable. Please cite brands and models. Thanks!
posted by charris5005 at 3:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by charris5005 at 3:22 AM PST - 9 comments
How well with the 8 GB SanDisk Sana Clip+ get along with the iPig?
How well with the 8 GB SanDisk Sana Clip+ get along with the iPig? Specific questions inside. [more inside]
The great outdoors is one big toybox!
When you were a kid, what games did you play that involved nature? [more inside]
Irrational expectations?
What percentage of U.S. undergraduate students receive some form of need-based financial aid? [more inside]
Mount Rushmore!
I want to take my kids to Rushmore! The kids are boys, 12 and 14, and we live in Denver. We are "first-world-poor" and the trip is reasonable for a person with five-hundred bucks to blow (yeah, that's about it). I want them to get the same fun my mom was able to give me, and she was poor too! A hotel is fine at the right price but we'd like a cabin and to fish and look around. Everything looks kind of pricey ... we CAN camp but want a room and a swimming pool ... and to play for three nights, can anyone help?
I know the places my mom found when I was a kid (very rustic!) were so great and nothing was online back then, so now when I look the whole world is online and I don't know how to tell one from another...
I think we are looking for a really reasonably priced cabin stay but I am open to ideas ...
Should just call a travel agent?
June 1
Where to buy a heavy-duty dog crate in the SF Bay Area?
Where can I buy a heavy-duty steel dog crate in or near the San Francisco Bay Area? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 11:49 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 11:49 PM PST - 2 comments
Weight? Where?
Best set of dumbbells for beginner resistance work? [more inside]
posted by kristi at 11:29 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by kristi at 11:29 PM PST - 17 comments
Do you visit the United States when you visit Hawaii?
Broadly speaking (internationally) is Hawaii synonymous with the United States of America? [more inside]
Delicious, Vegan, Gluten-free Smoothies?
I would like your favorite recipes for smoothies that do not contain any animal products or gluten! I am looking for things of the organic/healthy variety (I am very interested in adding various powders/oils/whatever), but almost equally as important is that they be yummy (so, also very interested in adding delicious ingredients I may not have thought of)! Thanks!
What careers go up against "obviously" wrong conventional wisdom that change people's lives fairly dramatically one person at a time?
What careers go up against "obviously" wrong conventional wisdom that change people's lives fairly dramatically one person at a time? [more inside]
Egypt, Turkey, Greece itinerary help.
Egypt, Turkey, Greece itinerary help. I have seen the other related topics here but I'd like advice for a longer trip than has been mentioned before. [more inside]
How to vote in the Belgian election?
I have to vote in the upcoming Belgian election. I was born in raised in the USA, but have been to Belgium many times, and speak Dutch fairly proficiently. I can't, however, really get a handle on the platforms of the various political parties - help me figure out what they stand for, or where I can find official statements in English. I'm leaning toward Groen or SPA at the moment, so information regarding them would be particularly appreciated.
posted by phrontist at 10:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by phrontist at 10:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Is this person uninsurable or just not trying hard enough?
Is this person uninsurable or just not trying hard enough? [more inside]
Should have offered to bring plastic forks...
Help salvage my pierogi recipe disaster. [more inside]
posted by HeroZero at 8:06 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by HeroZero at 8:06 PM PST - 13 comments
Why does my bionic sweat bleach my clothes?
Why does my sweat sometimes bleach my clothes? [more inside]
Is online dating a reasonable step?
I moved to a new city and I'm lonely.
tl;dr inside. [more inside]
Replicating a 'Little Golden Book'
Need help with making a book in the same style as 'The Little Golden Books' [more inside]
Who do you tell after you get married?
Curious about paperwork/notifications when getting married -- besides the marriage license. [more inside]
posted by asciident at 7:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by asciident at 7:39 PM PST - 13 comments
Looking for good blogs about ADHD
I was recently diagnosed with, and started treatment for, ADHD. I'm looking for some good blogs or other online resources written by/for adults with ADHD. [more inside]
posted by lunasol at 7:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by lunasol at 7:30 PM PST - 8 comments
To organize or not to organize
A few years ago, I read an academic article which argued that people with untidy desks/filing systems had a different information management strategy from those with tidy desks. The untidy people were often inspired by resources that they found while searching for other things. Whereas the tidy people were more overtly productive, but had less chance of serendipitous inspiration.
Does anyone remember this paper? I found an NYT article, but it was not based on the academic journal paper that I remember.
Same Dramatic Sensibility as "Friday Night Lights"?
TV or Movie with Same Dramatic Sensibility as "Friday Night Lights"? [more inside]
Willing to learn..
I want to jump into HD D-SLR filmmaking. What type of camera should I buy? How best to stay on top of this emerging technology? [more inside]
posted by phaedon at 7:06 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by phaedon at 7:06 PM PST - 15 comments
First time at Comic-Con. Suggestions wanted.
Help! I'm a nerd and a girl and this is my first Comic-Con. Tips and suggestions appreciated! [more inside]
posted by realafterglow at 7:04 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by realafterglow at 7:04 PM PST - 31 comments
Commuting San Francisco to San Jose
What are my commuting options going from San Francisco to San Jose? [more inside]
Bouncing the ball before serving
What is the tactile function of bouncing the tennis ball on the service line? [more inside]
posted by Municipal Hare at 7:01 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Municipal Hare at 7:01 PM PST - 14 comments
The Rash, it actually doesn't burn!
Crohn's disease, rash. WTF is it? You are not my dermatologist [more inside]
posted by plinth at 6:48 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by plinth at 6:48 PM PST - 10 comments
Oakland rap?
Can you recommend any Oakland rap / hiphop to me? [more inside]
posted by doteatop at 6:44 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by doteatop at 6:44 PM PST - 19 comments
Help prevent an avoidable fire related backyard accident!
Would a concrete planter function as a firepit? (see pic inside) [more inside]
posted by cheemee at 6:31 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cheemee at 6:31 PM PST - 10 comments
Recommend me music without pulse or rhythm.
Recommend me music without pulse or rhythm. [more inside]
What are the key motivators that make people do their jobs?
What are the key motivators that make people do their jobs? [more inside]
Help me migrate to a simplified and more professional email address and overall digital life.
I want to simplify my digital life a little and have already taken some steps, but I am not sure what to do about my email address. I want a more adult and professional email address but a) I am unsure what my options are re migrating to its use with minimal labour and trauma and b) I am not willing to choose a handle which includes my real last name, so I am not sure what to pick to sound adult and professional. Advice, please! [more inside]
Looking for a wireless keyboard with slim profile like Apple Bluetooth keyboard.
Looking for a wireless slim keyboard without the numberpad, sort of like the Apple Bluetooth keyboard, but needs more buttons. Needs to be slim because I'd like it to not take up much space but still be useable like a laptop keyboard. Options I have considered are posted below. [more inside]
posted by eliluong at 5:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by eliluong at 5:36 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking for a link to an article on philosophy / morality that I can't seem to find.
I'm looking for a link to an article on philosophy / morality that I can't seem to find. [more inside]
posted by CallMeWhiskers at 5:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by CallMeWhiskers at 5:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me, uh, pull the plug.
NSFW help! I can't remove my cervical cap. [more inside]
How do I cope with being considered a slut?
How do I cope with being considered a slut? [more inside]
Disappearing nuke... archives
Records about nuclear test series -- Operation WIGWAM and HARDTACK I. Willing to trade.... [more inside]
posted by cgs06 at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by cgs06 at 4:31 PM PST - 5 comments
Name the movie?
What, no California sun?
Is there an ocean beach in San Francisco, or an hour or so away via public transportation, where it will be warm enough to lounge and swim the first week of July? [more inside]
US Border Control Screening - WTF
I got pulled aside for secondary screening by immigration at JFK last week as a US citizen and think the government has overstepped its bounds. What can I do? [more inside]
Who ya gonna call? Well, me, apparently.
A friend of mine has got a ghost. Phenomena include noises from nearby rooms, whispering from under the bed, feelings of pure irrational terror, cold breezes, nightmares, and distinct footsteps. His dog freaks out at these occurrences, and his girlfriend has experienced some of them while sleeping over. [more inside]
posted by MrVisible at 3:15 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by MrVisible at 3:15 PM PST - 44 comments
Help me be friends with my tail-less pup
My dog's tail was docked and she doesn't wag. How can I tell what she's feeling? [more inside]
posted by rikhei at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by rikhei at 3:07 PM PST - 15 comments
I could do this all day. Is that enough?
Exercise/Weightloss/Rowing filter: Is increased heart rate necessary, or is increased activity sufficient? [more inside]
One Shing Only.
Was the "shing" sound in this logo animation created with a synthesizer? If so (or if it could have been done that way), how? I have the typical audio FX software installed and would like to know how to create a nice synthetic SHINGGGG! sound. [more inside]
posted by circular at 2:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by circular at 2:57 PM PST - 3 comments
Sartorialists please ID
can someone identify these shoes? i am not very fashionable but i do like these shoes and if they are under $200 i might like to have them. thanks.
posted by denaps at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by denaps at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
Magazine rack
Which magazines are you reading that contain non-fiction content, both contemporary and historical, in the vein of Harper's and the New Yorker (not afraid to be intellectual, cosmopolitan, or edgy, with or without relevance to current events)?
What keyboard should I buy? Criteria inside.
What keyboard should I buy? Criteria inside. [more inside]
What are the highest prices that have been paid for collectible copies of post-World War II American novels?
What are the highest prices that have been paid for collectible copies of post-World War II American novels? [more inside]
Computer podcasts with more science?
Are there any good podcasts on Computer Science research? [more inside]
posted by pwnguin at 2:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by pwnguin at 2:05 PM PST - 3 comments
Neighbor-to-Neighbor Property Water Damage, Recovering Repair Expenses and Legal Fees
What strategies do I have to keep legal fees down and reclaim expenses from a neighbor's negligence in producing some water damage to my home? A lawyer has been contacted, but I am surprised at the information related. [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 2:02 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by adipocere at 2:02 PM PST - 8 comments
Caveats for married couple about to share their house with divorcing friend?
What should we as a couple be aware of when letting our friend come to live with us during his separation? [more inside]
Embracing the inner flirt for work, but probably not evil.
In which professions/careers is being flirty a plus? [more inside]
How can I pack as lightly as possible for a ten-day trip to Italy?
I need advice on how to pack as lightly as possible for a ten-day trip to Italy in late June. [more inside]
Video cables
I need to run a live feed from a camera to a video mixer about 100-150 feet away. The camera has a composite (Y, Pb, Pr) output, and the mixer has component, s-video, and vga inputs. What's the most effective solution that will give me the highest quality feed? [more inside]
Same database, Multiple Publications in SQL Server 2005 Replication
How can I have multiple publications in SQL 2005 using the same source database? [more inside]
Need Nora Ephron's recipe for Vinaigrette, please
Recipe plea: Nora Ephron's recipe for Viniagrette from the book 'Heartburn'. Can't find anywhere online. Mille grazie in advance.
What do I need to do before driving this car?
What do I need to do before driving this car? A car (2000 Toyota Corolla, previously in good shape) sat outside (in Maryland), unused, for two years. [more inside]
Flute solo music needed
Does anyone know where I could get sheet music for a Belle and Sebastian song? [more inside]
posted by quentiniii at 12:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by quentiniii at 12:42 PM PST - 6 comments
What should I do with a contaminated bottle of a product I like?
What should I do with an unopened bottle of sports drink that has bits of rubber and other contaminants floating in it? [more inside]
posted by alms at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by alms at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
Stupid, Fun, and Simple
Looking for stupid, silly, fun, simple songs for a summer mix. Songs you can mindlessly bob your head to while cruising, mowing the lawn, or strolling down the block on a pleasant summer evening. Songs like The Happy Whistler. What else ya got?
Name this disco tune!
Not Constantinople
Need lodging suggestions for a week in Istanbul in June/July. [more inside]
This is not the diaper change I expected to be confronted with!
Help me find a replacement for the new inferior Pampers Swadlers diapers. [more inside]
posted by siclik at 12:04 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by siclik at 12:04 PM PST - 29 comments
How do I work out what I actually want?
I'm considering moving back to my own hometown, but it's complicated. How do I separate out the emotional stuff and make a sensible decision? [more inside]
Exercise or stretch to work out chest pain
YANAD: Have some chest pain on my left side. Pretty sure it is muscle related any suggested stretches or exercise that may help? [more inside]
How do I adhere and seal Urban Art?
I've printed a large format ink ket color image on basic vinyl paper from kinkos that I'd like to adhere to the painted masonry of a bridge pillar.
What's the best adhesive to mount and then seal the image from the elements? [more inside]
German Music Boxes
Where can I find good music boxes in Germany? [more inside]
Urban Gorilla Seeks Minimalist Moccasin With Moxie
I loved these moccasin boots, but they died on me hella fast. Help me find ones like them that can stand up to my life in the city. I'm 6'1", ~210 pounds, active, and generally hard on my gear, especially footwear. [more inside]
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 11:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Pirate-Bartender-Zombie-Monkey at 11:12 AM PST - 9 comments
How should I handle my backyard?
New to homeownership. How should I handle my backyard? [more inside]
Help Me Find Some Stand-Up Comedy Resources, Please
Could y'all help me out with finding some good resources online about the craft of stand-up comedy? Books, websites, how-to, videos, albums, whatever you think is important. [more inside]
What should we get for the nice old lady who lives upstairs?
We're going to Ireland in a few weeks and want to get a gift for the nice Irish-American woman who lives upstairs from us. Suggestions on what to get? [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 11:02 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by gchucky at 11:02 AM PST - 15 comments
How is “the church” funded?
I guess in the basic sense, offerings trickle up the hierarchical structure, right? So in the Catholic Church in the US, the Conference is funded by local offerings that are sent from the local churches to the Conference office. Is that right? Is that how most Judeo-Christian denominations work? [more inside]
My dog does not sleep. He waits.
How many hours per day does an average dog sleep? Does this change as they age (do they sleep more as a puppy or when they are mature)? [more inside]
Looking for an Art Director job in San Francisco
Creative / Advertising headhunters, recruitment agencies in San Francisco?
Analyze this!
What does it take to become a therapist? [more inside]
No pleasure, no rapture, no exquisite sin greater... than central air
My air conditioner has stopped...conditioning. I live in a condo on the north side of Chicago in an old conversion building. The furnace in my mechanical closet hooks to a AC unit on the roof, and for the last few days, it's been running full blast and can barely keep my unit below 80 degrees. I checked on the roof unit, and the fan is blowing cool air out. At this point, I'm pretty sure I need to call in a HVAC guy, but even the best reviewed places on Yelp are combinations of THANK YOU FOR SAVING MY LIFE and OMG SO OVERCHARGED. So, mefi, what do you recommend? If anyone here has any expertise in the field, I'd love to know whether you think this is something simple like a coolant recharge, or I'm looking at a new AC unit. My best guess is that the AC is about 5 years old, give or take.
Good spot for DC fireworks viewing?
Where should we watch the 4th of July fireworks in Washington DC from? [more inside]
posted by cosmac at 9:58 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by cosmac at 9:58 AM PST - 15 comments
Garage floor paint/epoxy/etc cost?
Homeowner question - How much should I expect to pay for a professional contractor to epoxy coat (paint, stain, etc) my garage floor? [more inside]
posted by Dave. at 9:56 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Dave. at 9:56 AM PST - 11 comments
Creepy or Odd Books or Story Suggestions
I am looking for something along the lines of “The Lottery” or “A Good Man Is Hard To Find”. Any suggestions?
How to get my mom realize that she is being taken advantage of by a cult/scam organization?
How do I get to my mother realize that she is being taken advantage of by a cult/scam organization? This is the second time it's happened with her, the first was when she got sucked into the Landmark Forum. Now she is attending the "university" of Santa Monica, an unacredited university which gives "masters degrees" in "spritual psychology". [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 9:30 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 9:30 AM PST - 42 comments
Where to beach?
Beachy, exotic, cheap, outside the US, pleasant in mid-July. Where am I talking about? [more inside]
Chicago optometrist recomendations.
Recomend an optometrist in Chicago pleasee. [more inside]
Did I imagine this t-shirt?
Help me find this t-shirt I saw online: Black with a distressed white print of a man in a suit (possibly with a briefcase and/or hat), with no facial features. Completely blank. [more inside]
What are my options?
Never signed up for selective service but need FAFSA for grad school. What now? [more inside]
I wasn't supposed to lose the spark this young!
Now that I'm having sex I'm finding that it doesn't live up to the hype. What can I do to overcome my disappointment, and more likely, my dysfunction? NSFW. [more inside]
Suggest some D&D, Pathfinder, & roleplaying websites
After a 10 year hiatus, I've started roleplaying again. What are some good community sites? [more inside]
posted by Wossname at 8:58 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Wossname at 8:58 AM PST - 8 comments
Beyond Parenting for Dummies
Can you recommend any intelligent, insightful, well-written parenting or child development books? [more inside]
Help me find this jacket
Do florists need refrigerated vans?
Do florists need refrigerated vans? How do they keep flowers looking fresh without one?
Best tiny unix for serving Java servlets?
Recommendations for a tiny Unix distro for serving servlets and nothing else. [more inside]
How do I slow down my window shade?
I have a pull shade in my window that flies up too fast. How do I slow it down? [more inside]
My Lavender's Brown, Dilly Dilly
What killed my Lavender? Suspects: Cats, weedkiller, poor soil, poor plants or my terrible gardening skills. [more inside]
posted by Ness at 8:20 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Ness at 8:20 AM PST - 7 comments
How many cartons of cigarettes does it take?
How many cartons of cigarettes were smoked during the filming of Guns and Roses' November Rain video? I'm talking cast and crew, not just by the band. [more inside]
posted by BishopFistwick at 7:48 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by BishopFistwick at 7:48 AM PST - 10 comments
Overheating laptop
Since upgrading from Windows Vista to Windows 7 Professional, my Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop keeps overheating and switching itself off. [more inside]
posted by ellieBOA at 7:46 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by ellieBOA at 7:46 AM PST - 7 comments
Energy used when cycling hills vs flats
How does a bike ride on flat terrain compare with going up a hill and back down, in terms of energy use, exertion, etc.? [more inside]
Is there a shortcut to open a bank account in the UK?
I'm moving from Canada to the UK and just have one giant, bank sized hurdle that just refuses to be jumped over. Help? [more inside]
Yes, I AM Serious. I really do want to listen to the commentary!
Do you know where online I can watch the French Open with English commentary? I've been watching it (or rather listening to it) on ESPN3, but there is absolutely no commentary. As I'm watching it in snatches at work, it's kind of nice to have the commenters natter on a bit, so I can catch up on what I've missed. I do not just want recap sports shows, but rather the actual matches (preferably as live as ESPN3, but recorded for the next day would be interesting as well). Thanks.
posted by bluefly at 7:13 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by bluefly at 7:13 AM PST - 4 comments
Like my reciprocating saw, but for hair.
Do high-performance cordless hair appliances exist? [more inside]
posted by pencroft at 6:49 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by pencroft at 6:49 AM PST - 10 comments
Aristotle, Socrates and Rand in a Kant Fight!
Ages ago on the webs, there was a forum which purported to be AI, but which wasn't. It consisted of many philosophers, answering questions. Where is it? Is there an Archive? [more inside]
posted by tomierna at 6:43 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by tomierna at 6:43 AM PST - 6 comments
Camera fungus problem
How do I retard the fungal growth in my camera lens? [more inside]
gulf oil spill
Where can I follow (read/watch/listen) the Gulf oil spill considering
I'm suspicious of big media? (More technical than politics but still accessible to the layperson.)
What is the Point?
MS Powerpoint Question: I am using MS Powerpoint 2000 on Vista and am trying to print my slides on an HP colour laser printer and here is my problem: [more inside]
How do I become a considerate gift giver?
I bought my girlfriend an iPad. The result was explosive (in a bad way). Can you help me figure this out? [more inside]
posted by gadha at 5:10 AM PST - 154 comments
posted by gadha at 5:10 AM PST - 154 comments
How to study histology?
What was your best resource for studying med school-level histology? [more inside]
posted by violette at 5:07 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by violette at 5:07 AM PST - 3 comments
Who do I call to turn a tree into lumber?
Who do I call to turn a tree into lumber? [more inside]
The amazing technicolor hairdo
I use henna on my hair, which I am growing out. Am I in a lifetime relationship with henna, or is there a point at which it's safe to switch to chemical dyes without a potential technicolor reaction? [more inside]
Japanese Filter: Need Japanese Shunryu Suzuki quote
Japanese Filter: Can anyone help me find the Japanese version of an English Shunryu Suzuki quote? [more inside]
Throw the tape machine in the bathtub once the song climaxes!
Ok, so we've all heard the buildup of "White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane, and waited for the beat to drop in Phil Collins' "In the Air Tonight"... [more inside]
posted by clearly at 2:52 AM PST - 133 comments
posted by clearly at 2:52 AM PST - 133 comments
On Publishing an eBook
Questions regarding publishing my (already published) book as an e-book. [more inside]
Encrypting Text Files in Ubuntu/Win7
What is the best and easiest security methods to use when encrypting and storing important text files on Ubuntu? [more inside]
posted by 1awesomeguy at 1:52 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by 1awesomeguy at 1:52 AM PST - 7 comments
Working from home as a translator or adjunct professor
Over the next couple of years, I'm interested in transitioning from my current job to working from home as either a translator, an adjunct professor, or both. I'd love to hear from anyone with knowledge of either of these careers. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane at 1:18 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hazyjane at 1:18 AM PST - 8 comments
When she inhales her food, she really inhales her food.
OK, doggie health defect question. Can a large hole in the roof of an adult dog's mouth be fixed, or is this something that will have to be managed? [more inside]
Looking to move to NYC and become an EMT. Got any advice of the "Man, I wish I knew that back when I started!" sort?
Looking to move to NYC and become an EMT. Got any advice of the "Man, I wish I knew that back when I started!" sort? [more inside]
posted by genericdave at 12:10 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by genericdave at 12:10 AM PST - 25 comments