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June 30
I'm interviewing for a developer position at a software company in Silicon Valley in a couple of weeks. The dress code there is casual. What should I wear to the interview?
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posted by medpt at 10:38 PM PST - 26 comments 
Can I get my fiance in the US? I'm a Canadian grad student in the US on an F-1 visa. My fiance is a citizen of New Zealand. We're looking for a way to bring her here that will let her work (we're both far too poor to make things work with an F-2). Right now, her entering the Green Card lottery seems to be the best option, but is there anything we're not thinking of?
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posted by mariokrat at 10:33 PM PST - 5 comments
My wife and I were watching the first episode of LeCarre's
Smiley's People. Afterwards, we were talking about how the Cold War was such a big part of growing up, to the degree that my wife was taken back by the appearance of a *Russian* basketball player on a lunchbox promotion. Ok, so my question is, if the cold war was such a huge part of US history, why does it seem to have slipped so quickly from our national consciousness?
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posted by craniac at 9:46 PM PST - 53 comments
Is there a program/website I can use to calibrate the color settings on my monitor through my 3D Card's settings?
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posted by CXImran at 9:04 PM PST - 4 comments
SlingboxNetworkingWoesFilter: I recently got a Slingbox, and while I am quite happy with the product in theory, I'm stalled with networking problems and the Slingbox fails to get an IP address from the DHCP server. Network routing is being provided by Mac OS X's Internet Sharing feature, and while the DHCP log shows numerous DHCP DISCOVER requests from the Slingbox, no IP address is ever assigned. Read on for details.
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posted by zachlipton at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
All of a sudden I can't rip a CD to mp3 files using WMP-10. What happened and (more important) how do I fix it?
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posted by dragonbay at 8:23 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the underlying physiological cause for paresthesia (tingling of the fingers) secondary to hyperventilation?
Specifically, what metabolic or neurological process causes you to feel tingling in your fingers when you hyperventilate?
posted by scrump at 8:21 PM PST - 2 comments
LegaleseFilter: How does AT&T's new DSL privacy policy compare to my current provider's? Obviously, lawyers or other such persons will be most helpful here.
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posted by jxpx777 at 8:21 PM PST - 0 comments
I am horrible at parking:-( Thanks to the great advice in
this thread, I was able to pass my driver's test. Unfortunately, my parking skills are all over the map. Is this something that will improve with more practice, or are there certain tricks and techniques that I should know?
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posted by Esther Festers at 7:48 PM PST - 23 comments
My boyfriend has about 23 long boxes of comics (22 are full). He still gets a stack of comics every Wed. He won't stack the boxes over 2 high.
Is there any thing that can be done to store these boxes so the room they are in doesn't look like a comic book shop? Our area floods, so the basement is out. Our house is a converted cape, so there is no attic.
I don't want him to get rid of them, or stop buying them. I just would like to find a way to camouflage them. PLEASE.
posted by gminks at 6:55 PM PST - 17 comments
I was topping off the windshield washer fluid on my 1999 Toyota Tercel. That was easy enough, but now the hood won't completely shut. It will catch on the very first latch, but will not completely shut. How do I make it shut on my own? And if I can't do that, will it be safe enough to drive (not on major highways) until then?
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posted by BlzOfGlry at 5:59 PM PST - 16 comments
I paid off my credit card in full this month after carrying a huge balance for years. They sent me a bill for the finance charge even though my payment was posted before due date. How is this even fair/legal to credit card consumers?
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posted by Jazz Hands at 5:00 PM PST - 14 comments
Where to go for the best fireworks in the Bay Area on July 3/4? Which are the best ones? What's the best way to get there / best view? For July 3? July 4?
posted by lpctstr; at 4:04 PM PST - 12 comments
I can't stand the oily feeling of lotion! I've been using aloe gel, but in the heat and dryness of summer, it just isn't enough. Slightly
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posted by wuzandfuzz at 3:39 PM PST - 21 comments
I've read through the AskMe archives, and I didn't really find an answer to my question. We found a photo on Flickr that we want to use as a banner on the site for our new production of a play that is in the public domain. I've mocked up the banner and tried to contact the owner of the photo. . . but what if she doesn't contact us back?
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posted by Medieval Maven at 2:39 PM PST - 27 comments
Help me remember this novel where all the adults die, leaving children to run the world.
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posted by acoutu at 1:37 PM PST - 19 comments
Where can I find movie stills to publish in a newspaper? ...And what images are fair game/fair use if I'm writing an article about a movie?
posted by stokast at 1:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a way to have ZIP files automatically decompress when they are copied to a remote Mac server via FTP?
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posted by designbot at 12:58 PM PST - 9 comments
Need some help with combining SQL queries. New to SQL - some programming back ground.
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posted by lutzla23 at 12:47 PM PST - 9 comments
Some PDFs in Preview (OS X) have quite a fuzzy text even at high zoom, and I can't select the text (which is the main problem). Is there some remedy for this?
posted by raheel at 12:01 PM PST - 14 comments
Do schools still make children write the same sentence over and over again as a form of punishment (ala Bart Simpson in the opening credits)?
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posted by c:\awesome at 11:56 AM PST - 35 comments
What's the name of that stuff that you rub into your paint job that gets rid of the little scratches inflicted from car wash rags?
posted by rileyray3000 at 11:29 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for nicely designed, functional, stylish luggage for trips of a two-week duration.
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posted by booknerd at 11:23 AM PST - 7 comments
Restaurant in New York (Manhattan or Brooklyn) that serves a great
egg curry?
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posted by gentle at 11:22 AM PST - 3 comments
I read a book some years ago about an adopted teenage girl in 20XX Seattle who discovered that she had a long-lost twin sister from the 1970s. Googling has failed me.
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posted by timetoevolve at 11:20 AM PST - 7 comments
I recently changed the plastic protector screen on my PDA and now the screen won't work.
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posted by thandi at 10:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Please help me find comfortable undershirts. I searched previous entries on metafilter, but had no luck
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posted by Ezrie at 10:02 AM PST - 14 comments
How is parking in the Old Montreal area of Montreal? I'm staying there for the long weekend at a place without parking. Is it worth parking somewhere else and taking the Metro in?
posted by smackfu at 9:50 AM PST - 5 comments
How to follow The Tour de France online.. I've been using a plugin for firefox to follow the world cup from a website called Joga.com.. It's pretty cool.. Live scores in the left hand side and popups when there are goal's or a yellow/red card.. Anyone know of anything like this for (what's left of....) The Tour?
posted by joshgray at 9:08 AM PST - 13 comments
Is there a tool for OS X (preferably free) that can easily allow me to add a small bit of text to every page of a book-length PDF without having to add it manually to each page?
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posted by gwint at 8:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Sometimes graphics are not displayed when I'm online. Graphics *are* turned on and generally *do* display--that's why I'm confused. I'm not talking about unusual graphics, odd graphics formats, I'm talking about regular GIFs or JPGs. I use Internet Explorer version 6, if that helps. I would appreciate any/all tips! Thank you.
posted by whitebird at 8:24 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking to get into flying remote control planes. I like the look of delta wing aircraft
like this one but I don't necessarily want a toy. Can anyone suggest what I should start with, and what I should aim to graduate to as I get my flying wings?
posted by unclemonty at 7:29 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for similar design (and allied trades) company websites to
Coudal Partners. When I say similar I mean a site that is constantly updated with interesting content which makes visitors want to return. Bonus points for UK-based companies.
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posted by i_cola at 6:08 AM PST - 5 comments
I have Vonage (love it), and would like to get Tivo. Does anybody have both? I hear I need a landline in order to recieve Tivo service...is this true?
posted by peglam at 4:09 AM PST - 22 comments
Armchair Movie CriticFilter: I want to ask everyone's opinion about George Clooney's "Good night, and good luck". Specifically about the subplot with Robert Downey, Jr. and Patricia Clarkson (possible spoilers).
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posted by zardoz at 1:44 AM PST - 20 comments
June 29
How do I download videos on the web that are embedded inside Flash Players.
For example, I want to download this video :
http://news.com.com/1606-2_3-6089260.html?part=rss&tag=6089260&subj=news
I check in the IE cache and there's no swf or flv file ?
Please let me if it is possible ?
Thank you.
posted by labnol at 11:09 PM PST - 11 comments
My friend's bullmastiff puppy has
a swollen nose. There's suspicion of a possible spider bite from a wolf spider (black, with white dots). There are puncture wounds maybe 1mm apart, swelling about the size of a tablespoon, no rupture, nausea, diarrhea, or collapse. Nose is swollen, though. Go to the vet?
posted by effugas at 9:58 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm trying to remember a cheesy sci fi flick from...the 80's maybe. I can't remember much except there was something about a spaceship that crashlanded somewhere, and there was a "sci fi babe" on board...there was probably some sort of talking robot too. The most memorable thing about the movie was that the music was (stolen) from the movie Somewhere in Time was used...or at least something similar. Can anyone help me identify this movie?
posted by edjusted at 9:57 PM PST - 11 comments
When a building entrance has a set of double doors, why is one of the two door locked? I've seen this in many buildings. Is it for security?
It's one of my pet peeves, especially when there is not a "use other door" sign on the locked door. I think it's a safety issue.
I really want to understand why people do this. Any building managers, or business owners care to comment?
posted by hockeyman at 9:36 PM PST - 20 comments
quick! it's my last night in nyc and i gotta find some dr. brown's cel-ray for my sweetie. anyone know where to find it (preferably near the west village)?
posted by psychoticreaction at 7:51 PM PST - 4 comments
Piano teacher recommendations for Los Angeles area? (Or, for those not in LA, how do I know if a piano teacher is any good?) Bonus points for someone who teaches good technique near the Studio City/Sherman Oaks area. (Also, if there's a good forum for getting such a recommendation, that'd be good info too)
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posted by sirion at 7:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Well- I have about a 1 in 3 chance of being RIFfed (reduction in force). I've been 10 years with a "major communications company" and they are cleaning house.
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posted by beccaj at 7:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Is it possible that taking 10mg of Ritalin a day could cause my tendons/ligaments to tighten up and be sore? I am noticing a correlation between starting taking it again and tendon pain in my wrists and ankles (achilles) and the top of my foot
posted by kaytrem at 6:23 PM PST - 4 comments
You've just been to a conference and made many new acquaintances. Now, what is the proper method / etiquette to maintain contact?
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posted by pricklypear at 6:03 PM PST - 6 comments
ID-That-Book-Filter: I read this novel in the mid-90s, and my recollection of it is very vague, but I'd love to find and read it again. I read it in the school library so it was probably written well before then; I'd guess maybe in the 80s. It was
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posted by evariste at 5:40 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I invest more than $4000 per year toward my retirement without annually paying taxes on the gains?
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posted by letitrain at 5:13 PM PST - 16 comments
There was a movie or TV show where a a guy hated olives and his girlfriend/wife loved them (or maybe vice versa), and at some point one of them made that a metaphor for their relationship and its failure, or something along those lines...anyone remember what I'm talking about?
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posted by EnormousTalkingOnion at 4:44 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm going into 12th grade and I've only gone out with one girl ever, my current girlfriend of 1 1/2 years. Has anyone else had a similar situation and regretted it? Should I date other girls?
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posted by joshuak at 4:29 PM PST - 50 comments
My SO and I are driving from Minneapolis, MN to Southern Virginia to visit my folks the first few weeks of August. We've never been on a road trip before. What should we know? What should we bring? Specifics inside.
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posted by Zosia Blue at 4:24 PM PST - 22 comments
I am interested in the hive mind's ideas on how to either rent a car with terrible credit, or ways to get to and travel in deep woods Minnesota without renting said car.
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posted by thebrokedown at 3:56 PM PST - 11 comments
I've been diagnosed with diabetic retinopathy. I'm AskMe'ing for first- or second-hand accounts of the outcome of laser surgery.
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posted by deborah at 3:20 PM PST - 4 comments
HelpMyWritingFilter: Am I overthinking or do I actually need these extra words of clarification when it comes to writing fiction?
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posted by Chorus at 2:42 PM PST - 41 comments
Canon 350D Rebel Filter: I am probably buying a used one off craigslist. When I go to see it what should I look for?
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posted by Brainy at 2:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Does anybody know where I can get a full version of the Nas song The Curse? Or better versions of Just Another Day In Projects and Nas Will Prevail?
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posted by milarepa at 2:25 PM PST - 3 comments
This person says "I like white-on-black terminals, but after a while the plain black background gets to me. So years ago, I generated a tiled turbulence image using the GIMP, and darkened it down to nearly black. It's an extremely subtle effect, but it gives my eyes something to 'grip" onto." Has anyone tried this?
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posted by Zed_Lopez at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me identify the artist of this song. It's labeled as "Imposible" by Jose Gonzalez, although the only Jose Gonzalez I can find info about online is a different Swedish songwriter. Mp3 enclosed...
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posted by inactivist at 1:54 PM PST - 8 comments
I've been reading a fiction book set in Antarctica, which goes into a lot of detail on frostbite, severe cold, etc. One of the characters gets caught in an underground hot spring, but thinks that he is safe because the water is relatively warm. His companion says that "human beings can die of hypothermia even in a bath at 90F if they are immersed long enough."
Could this really happen?
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posted by gregvr at 1:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Ok, here's the situation. Ever since puberty, during sexual activity, I've only ever experienced pleasure from one testicle. I have both testicles, but only my left one seems to function. Whether it be stroking/rubbing during foreplay, or upon ejaculation, all the pleasure seems to emanate from leftie.
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posted by anonymous at 1:34 PM PST - 14 comments
Was there ever a plan for a public art project which would placed a giant rearview mirror next to Chicago's Lake Shore Drive?
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posted by Xalf at 1:29 PM PST - 3 comments
What tv shows would you recommend for learning about history and evolution of human society and connections across times and places and disciplines ?
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posted by studentguru at 1:23 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm in NY for the summer, in my 20s, a graduate student, and gay. I want to hang out with chill, smart, nice, gay people my age in the NY area. Ideas?
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posted by shivohum at 12:20 PM PST - 10 comments
Can large, mature trees be transplanted, and are there some cost-effective (i.e. cheap or free) ways to have it done?
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posted by Bobtheordinary at 11:52 AM PST - 10 comments
Where can I safely and productively visit in French-speaking Africa for a few weeks (other French-speaking areas considered)?
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posted by amtho at 11:14 AM PST - 16 comments
Puzzle Filter: Looking for any information about a puzzle I saw in the late 70's (?). As a kid I saw an explanation of a jigsaw puzzle that was distributed in a velvet bag, on a TV show (That's Incredible! maybe, or 60 Minutes). The jigsaw pieces had a code written with numbers on both sides of the puzzle pieces (white numbers on black background?).
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posted by unceman at 11:12 AM PST - 4 comments
OK. So I have five movie clips on the stage named b1 - b5. When the user clicks on one the other four need to gotoAndPlay. I could write a function for one object then cut and paste and just change the names, but that seems inelegant. What I think I need to do is generate an array containing the five objects, then, when the user clicks on one of them, that one is removed from the array and triggers a function that loops through the remaining clips in the array and does the goto. Does that make sense? And if so, how would I do it? And if not, what is a better way? In other words, user clicks on movie named b1 and b2-b5 do something. user clicks on movie named b3 and b1,b2,b4, and b5 do something. Thanks!
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posted by Grod at 11:11 AM PST - 22 comments
What web app will help me to track my daily routines such as what I eat, what I spend money on, exercise, watching too much TV vs. reading, biking to work vs driving, etc.?
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posted by J-Garr at 10:51 AM PST - 13 comments
How many kids were born with AIDS in the United States in whatever is the most recent year for which data are available?
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posted by crapples at 10:19 AM PST - 8 comments
My girlfriend has a 2006 Vespa scooter (still under warranty, less than a year old). Last night, it simply wouldn't turn over. No warning signs before this, no problems. Full tank of gas. I can hear it click, but the motor simply doesn't catch.
I'm not much of a gearhead. Any suggestions on how we might troubleshoot this more ourselves, before we have it towed to a dealer? Any basic checks that we can do, before taking it in to the shop?
posted by avoision at 10:10 AM PST - 20 comments
I just got a shady piece of 'scam' mail in my (snail) mailbox today. It came on an index card-sized piece of blue paper, and promised luxury vehicles, a cruise, and/or outrageous gobs of cash, among other things. I could simply throw the damn thing away, but I'd rather pull a
P-p-powerbook, or find some other way to inconvenience the idiots behind this. Any ideas? Of course, there's much
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posted by The Confessor at 9:48 AM PST - 12 comments
TravelFilter:
My wife & I A user and his wife are traveling to
Asheville next Tuesday on July 4th for 3 days and
I' they'd love to ask for suggestions on places to go/things to do (other than Biltmore). via
MeTa
posted by geekyguy at 9:18 AM PST - 15 comments
How would I find a Japanese language "camp" or intensive school in the greater New York metro area?
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posted by Ekim Neems at 8:03 AM PST - 9 comments
I live on the first floor in a city. Now that summer is finally here, I want to know if anyone has any ideas on how to secure an air conditioner in the window so a potential thief cannot push the air conditioner in the house or pull it out of the window in order to break into our apartment. I would prefer not to put a grate over the air conditioner, and, if possible, I do not want to drill into the windowsill.
posted by toddst at 6:22 AM PST - 5 comments
"I'M BORED!" I need a list of things to do for the pre-teen and SO, in response to that so very irritating statement.
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posted by vermontlife at 3:52 AM PST - 27 comments
Does anyone know a good company that does short term rentals for apartments/houses in San Francisco? I'm going on holiday there in August for a week with a few friends (there'll be 3-5 of us), and we'd prefer staying in an apartment rather than just getting a hotel room each.
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posted by so_necessary at 3:40 AM PST - 4 comments
What good websites are there that will let me type in my location and see where I can go for cheap?
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posted by anonymoose at 1:34 AM PST - 7 comments
June 28
An email spammer is using my domain as the from: address for sending out endless amounts of spam. I am receiving all the delivery failure messages in my inbox. I could tell my mail server to dump all unrouted (nonexistent account) mail to /dev/null.
Are there any other options?
posted by Argyle at 10:25 PM PST - 16 comments
I've been having shutdown problems in XP for a while, which I think I've narrowed down to windowsupdate, anyone help me troubleshoot? (Info inside)
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posted by chrissyboy at 9:50 PM PST - 3 comments
What is a typical excellent grad student like as a person? I'm not interested in grades/GRE scores. My concern is with character, personality, work ethic.
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posted by Eiwalker at 9:39 PM PST - 26 comments
I'm looking for an inexpensive (less than $80 if possible), quality, brown leather messenger bag. It'd be great if it was big enough to hold my HP Compaq nc6000 (1.34 x 12.51 x 10.31 in).
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posted by tnoetz01 at 9:05 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to buy a book of Alex Grey's book, what's the best "first book" to buy?
posted by pelican at 9:02 PM PST - 3 comments
Are there any web based calendars/task management programs that will sync with Outlook or straight to my Pocket PC? I got Sunbird syncing but after using it a while I switched back to Outlook, but I really like the idea of using something like Google Calendar, Backpack or iCommit when I'm at work or at school. I’ve thought about an exchange server account somewhere, but all the places I looked seemed to be pretty pricy for a student budget. Any suggestions?
posted by chrisWhite at 8:35 PM PST - 10 comments
The right blog publishing software... which one allows embedded flash codes to be posted without any tweaking?
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posted by cheero at 7:54 PM PST - 5 comments
Mixtape filter: I need songs that reference any of the states of California, Nevada, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, and Utah.
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posted by sarahnade at 7:28 PM PST - 71 comments
Some friends' fifteen year-old daughter was recently spotted in a bar. And then it gets a bit more complicated.
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posted by anonymous at 7:25 PM PST - 93 comments
Any idea how much a new combination electric A/C and gas heater costs? Our house is approximately 1450 square feet.
posted by jayder at 7:23 PM PST - 1 comments
I want to watch this Friday's (June 30, 2006) Argentina vs. Germany World Cup soccer match with other Argentineans in Los Angeles. Where can I do this?
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posted by redteam at 7:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Live Concert footage recorded w/Casio exilim 7.2 meg. Audio is on a scale(1-10) 7-8 distorted. I can extract from source. I have roxio 8 and demo of sony-vegas. Is it possible to reduce distortion at least enough to be decent. 3-4 (or better ) on the same scale? Any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated. Will trade for said footage. The band is Mutemath, and Vedera.
posted by proph8 at 6:41 PM PST - 3 comments
What are some catchy, popular songs that have a tempo of about 100 beats per minute? Why is this health-related? That's why there's...
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posted by TedW at 6:37 PM PST - 13 comments
In an online treasure hunt, one of the clues is a photo of a piece of artwork made out of green bottles. The photo is included inside. Does anyone know where/what this is?
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posted by hades at 5:38 PM PST - 5 comments
Which schools in or around New York City offer bachelors programs in Telecommunications?
posted by furiousxgeorge at 4:42 PM PST - 4 comments
Dating-filter: She answered an add I posted looking for a roommate. I showed her the place, sincerely and with an open-mind...
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posted by fingers_of_fire at 4:27 PM PST - 51 comments
Has anyone had any experience with
IPodResQ or any other iPod repair outfit? Is there one you can recommend?
posted by jfuller at 4:25 PM PST - 2 comments
What are the must-see attractions or must-have experiences in the lower 48 that we need to catch when the wanderlust strikes?
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posted by gyrom at 4:25 PM PST - 35 comments
Where does one find bands to hire for events? I'm talking about any type of band here, mariachi, swing, cover, etc. I'm looking to hire bands for my school's upcoming school year but since I'm not local to the area I'm having trouble. The school is in Trenton, NJ.
posted by daviss at 4:17 PM PST - 6 comments
Any experience with real-world commute times between Wimbledon and Windsor (UK) and Wimbledon Reading? Car or train?
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posted by kiwi.es at 3:55 PM PST - 9 comments
Is it a bad idea to keep a pet mouse in your bedroom? How noisy and/or smelly do they get?
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posted by afx237vi at 3:46 PM PST - 29 comments
DataOrganizationFilter: I am looking for software that will allow my market research team to efficiently store and access information from PDF and Excel files.
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posted by drkrdglo at 2:53 PM PST - 6 comments
My uncle died last week at 86. In World War II, he was with the O.S.S. in the China-Burma-India theater and on 8/17/45 parachuted into the Shantung peninsula to liberate the Weihsien internment camp from the Japanese (this was the camp that Eric Liddell died in - he was the English 1924 Olympics runner in Chariots of Fire). There is an online
exhibit at the Smithsonian American History museum with a picture of him and three others at Weihsien (page all the way down, next to last picture on the right, he's on far left). My question: when I click on the picture to enlarge it and then attempt to right click it to save it, up comes a Macromedia Flash Player script & no joy. Is there any way I can save this enlarged picture to my hard drive? Help of Mavens of MeFi!
http://americanhistory.si.edu/militaryhistory/printable/section.asp?id=9&sub=8
posted by Pressed Rat at 2:04 PM PST - 24 comments
I have a job interview where I will be given a business case and expected to discuss how I would go about resolving the issue. Any out-of-the-ordinary things I could read up on?
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posted by notcostello at 1:15 PM PST - 9 comments
I need a small laser printer that I can ship repeated across the country. (needs to be laser, needs to have paper tray) Anyone have suggestions for a simple sturdy printer?
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posted by svdodge at 1:02 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm interested in reading about craftsmanship, in the sense of attention to detail and finish as it relates to the overall success of a project. My specific project is ceramics, and so books (and suggestions) about pottery would be really appreciated, but I'm interested in other disciplines as well.
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posted by OmieWise at 12:38 PM PST - 11 comments
What copyright laws and other legal aspects do I have to look into before I can hang up famous artwork in public places. I don't have any specific pieces of art yet but I intend on hanging up a very broad selection of paintings (only paintings). Do I have to contact the museums that own them? Will there be a fee?
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posted by pwally at 12:21 PM PST - 29 comments
Need a recommendation/ideas for a terminal server or Citrix hosting company that can also offer good SQL services and possibly Exchange.
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posted by jbradley at 11:47 AM PST - 1 comments
PetFilter: Need kennel/boarding recommendations in the Silver Spring, MD/Montgomery County, MD area (or along the I-95 North corridor as we will be traveling to Philadelphia).
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posted by clpage at 11:30 AM PST - 3 comments
I reinstalled Win2K for business use at home. What utilities can I install that will help me manage & oversee system processes that get put on this computer over the next year or so? What's that program that allows me to run a Win2K "microwindow" to containerize suspicious freeware/spyware.. VMS or something like that... is that worth having or does it seriously slow down the system?
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posted by rolypolyman at 11:25 AM PST - 4 comments
[HR/employmentfilter] Is it very unorthodox or unacceptable to 'circumvent' an agency who put you forward for a job and ask questions of the employer directly? (UK if it matters)
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posted by ClarissaWAM at 10:50 AM PST - 11 comments
Can anyone tell me why the left frame in
this website (be warned, it is a travesty of logic and good design) is minimized when I open the page in Internet Explorer, but opens correctly in Firefox?
posted by foxinthesnow at 10:50 AM PST - 8 comments
I've noticed that post-processed songs in movie/tv shows have a certain 'richness' lacking in the original music. What are the common manipulations done, and is it possible to reproduce on a home computer easily?
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posted by gadha at 10:46 AM PST - 9 comments
I have always been an a emotionally sensitive guy, and I guess being this way has its pros and cons. In my current and past relationships, my emotions really seem to get the best of me. When I am single, I usually have a firm grasp over my emotions, but when I am in a relationship, my emotions become heightened. I am usually very sensitive to the moods of my significant others, to the point that if they are in a bad mood, I also get in a bad mood. And a lot of times, I think I wrongfully attribute the reason for their bad moods to myself, and therefore get somewhat insecure. I don't think this is very healthy. My current girlfriend thinks its great that I am sensitive some of the time, but not great at other times. It drives me crazy when she says "I am too sensitive" when she may tease me about a topic that I am sensitive about, but she feels is funny or harmless. I don't like feeling like a wimp, but I also don't like feeling like my sensitivities are unwarranted. I guess I want to figure out how to be more disciplined with my emotions while at the same time not becoming a heartless boyfriend. Help me become emotionally mature and intelligent.
posted by jasondigitized at 10:06 AM PST - 29 comments
Can anyone here point me to a website or know the approx. percentage of couples in North America who regularly use sex toys including vibrators with intercourse? Thanks!
posted by GoodJob! at 9:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Can anyone translate this Chinese to English for me? The image will open a full size jpeg that is 478kb.
The box was a gift that my brother-in-law received and we were hoping to get the full story about it from both pieces of paper. Thanks!
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posted by GrumpyMonkey at 9:43 AM PST - 12 comments
CreditFilter: Does opening a new account look worse on your credit than keeping an older one?
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posted by starbaby at 9:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Star Trek TOS: what were those things the attractive ensigns would bring Captain Kirk to sign in some of the episodes? He never read them, he'd just sign them, smile at the eye candy, and go back to whatever he was doing. Was this just an excuse to get eye candy on the screen or is there a real world analogue?
posted by lord_wolf at 9:26 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for a counter to put on a powerpoint slide that will count up to a number of my choosing. Is there such a thing? I want to be able to say e.g. there are surprising number of widgets in this country and then have the counter ticking up as I'm tallking and then stop at the right number. Variable speed would be good, in case I need big numbers. Any ideas?
posted by janecr at 8:42 AM PST - 9 comments
Another question about NiMH rechargeable batteries: Can I use brand A batteries in a brand B charger? Also, how can I tell a 'smart' charger from the timed version I hear tell of?
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posted by tiamat at 8:15 AM PST - 10 comments
For those who have experience with depersonalization disorder, what ways have you succesfully dealt with the disconnection and "un"reality that exists as part of this disorder?
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posted by jcummings1974 at 8:10 AM PST - 3 comments
My g/f is getting more and more pissed with my nightly antics. [more under the sheets]
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posted by XiBe at 6:26 AM PST - 23 comments
Is there a specific socio-/psychological term for women who do
this? Does it ever happen with the genders reversed?
posted by kittyprecious at 6:14 AM PST - 7 comments
Can a car window be "popped out" by hitting the door mirror housing? Or was my window just smashed by an inefficient thief?
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posted by litlnemo at 5:23 AM PST - 15 comments
Hurricane season is upon us (I'm in Florida) and I've been looking for a portable dvd player with a TV tuner, so that I can use it during power outages ( using battery power ) and the kids can use the dvd player on long car trips. Any suggestions? It seems that those players with TV are very rare. I wont mind a separate TV tuner that I could connect to the player....
posted by FLHunter3006 at 4:48 AM PST - 2 comments
What effect (if any) do prescribed benzodiazepines have on sporting performance?
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posted by DZ-015 at 4:36 AM PST - 3 comments
Should I get contact lenses?
I've been wearing glasses for about 10 years, and mainly need them for driving. I don't need to wear them every day, but do if I have a pair of glasses I wear them. Currently I borrow my wife's spares but this has to stop because I have a poor track record with looking after spectacles, and I'm toying with the idea of getting contacts instead. In particular because I'd like not to have to bother with prescription sunglasses as well. Is it worth it?
I had quite sensitive eyes as a kid, and do a lot of computer work. Does this affect my decision?
posted by singingfish at 3:00 AM PST - 20 comments
HTMLfilter: The image in a custom image button in a form appears to be stretched to a certain size, why is this?
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posted by jwhittlestone at 2:17 AM PST - 2 comments
Why does my Windows XP installation not only boot when I turn Bootlog mode on?
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posted by Jimbob at 1:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Please help me figure out how much to charge for two potential jobs! (Both are database related)
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posted by radioamy at 12:06 AM PST - 8 comments
June 27
Can I get in trouble for reporting security issues with my banks' online interface?
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posted by floam at 11:11 PM PST - 43 comments
Let's assume
(no soapbox rants, please!) global warming is a reality, the ice covering Greenland is melting, and the ocean's levels are rising. If I own a home and land which, according to
this map, would be underwater, what--if anything--would the government do? I live near a major (federal) interstate, two major shipping ports, and a rail corridor linking the two. San Francisco and Oakland International Airports would also be underwater. What happens? Would they build a gigantic dike, like New Orleans and Holland? Is my home and the land on which it's built a total loss? If so, insurance-wise, is this considered an "Act of God"? If I was to put my home on the market tomorrow, must I declare global warming and the rising ocean levels as a possibility for flooding?
posted by fandango_matt at 10:13 PM PST - 11 comments
NYCfilter: I'm heading up to the Big Apple this weekend as I got a free plane ticket for my birthday and was looking for a few different things to do since I've been there a few times before. I'm interested in finding out about three things: a unique dining experience, something to do on the 4th, and a great jazz club.
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posted by Gaiwan at 9:33 PM PST - 28 comments
Say I was using a Web Content Management System that was covered under the GPL. If I made lots of modifications to the CMS, but only used it for my own site - do I need to provide my modified CMS to the public to download? I'm debating this with a friend - I thought it was only if you are planning to
redistribute the software to others, but now I'm wondering - and certainly don't want to a afoul of the GPL.
posted by Dag Maggot at 8:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Is there a way to prove that something happened prior to a given date, in a similar way that a photo which includes e.g. a newspaper shows it was taken after the publication date?
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posted by anadem at 7:50 PM PST - 12 comments
What are some reasonable, readable books which are skeptical about the dire threat of global warning?
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posted by dbarefoot at 7:28 PM PST - 37 comments
I just purchased a Macbook, have it up and running nicely with a Linksys router which is connected to my desktop (an HP WinXP machine) and I can't see/access my desktop hard drive from my Mac...
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posted by docpops at 7:26 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I participate in a chat where the others frequently talk about personal topics, but want me not to but in, since I am not a long-time member?
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posted by gregb1007 at 6:38 PM PST - 16 comments
Does anyone have or know what song they play in the background of the new Mac vs PC ads?
A link to the mp3 would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
posted by hummercash at 5:51 PM PST - 3 comments
JewFilter: I have a beautiful musical setting of (I think) a Chatzi Kaddish, written by Maurice Ravel. Given that it doesn't seem to be a mourner's kaddish (despite the mournful tone of the melody), when is it appropriate and when is it not appropriate to recite/sing this text, religiously speaking?
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posted by sdis at 5:03 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for lyrics of the Siouxsie and the Banshees' song 'Metal Postcard'... the German version.
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posted by prolific at 3:39 PM PST - 4 comments
I lost my texas state driver's license, the problem is that i'm in Washington right now on vacation and I need an ID. What do I do?
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posted by deafweatherman at 3:39 PM PST - 14 comments
How hard is it to do a manual registry cleaning and is it worth paying HP $45 to help me?
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posted by amethysts at 3:37 PM PST - 5 comments
I have a Dell 6000 notebook with a 9 cell battery. It is less than one year old. Upon purchase my laptop battery could hold 5 hours + of battery. Now it barely holds and hour. What's wrong and how can I fix this?
posted by jne1813 at 3:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Why is it that Queen's "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions" always plays back to back?
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posted by sled at 2:19 PM PST - 30 comments
My G4 iPod has crapped out. It's a few years old and was working with no problems for some time. But recently it corrupted a bunch of my songs. I tried reloading and it now crashes my Mac running 10.4 because the move hangs halfway and nothing can be done.
Is there anything I can do with this thing?
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posted by Napierzaza at 1:14 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to start a Wikipedia page featuring the domains of blog spammers. Does one already exist?
posted by bamassippi at 1:08 PM PST - 12 comments
My fiance recently informed me that I often sit up in the middle of the night while fast asleep and he pushes me back into a reclining position and I never awaken. When I mentioned it to my mother, she casually said, "Oh yeah, you've been doing that since you were a baby."
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posted by wildeepdotorg at 12:30 PM PST - 15 comments
Ok, I'm self-admittedly jumping the shark here. I'd like to get a tattoo. I'd like it to mean 'will'. Like the type of will it takes to pedal one's ass up to the top of a mountain on a 100-degree day. Or the will it takes to climb canyons in 35-degree weather. You know the drill.
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posted by neilkod at 12:28 PM PST - 59 comments
A local news station in my (small) town is doing a mullti-part series on "the obesity epidemic". The teasers and the intro for this series includes pictures of rather hefty people (shot from knees to armpits only, so no face identifiable) strolling about town. One of them is me.
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posted by Quadroonian at 11:26 AM PST - 35 comments
I'm starting a commercial web site. I doubt it will make money for a long time, and maybe it won't make any at all, but I'd like to give it a try for the hell of it. It will be a rating site, similar to epinions and I want to store the info in a database; mysql wants $600 a year for licensing which is simply too much. Is there another suitable DBMS that would work with PHP or Perl?
If there are no free database packages out there, how might I get around the need for one?
posted by zorro astor at 11:24 AM PST - 8 comments
ChangeControl/ManagementFilter: Anyone know of a good software package to handle change control/management? Preferably free.
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posted by flipmiester99 at 11:23 AM PST - 5 comments
Need a tinker-free Linux/MySql install for Ruby On Rails. Also, seeking advice for getting started in RoR.
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posted by Afroblanco at 10:55 AM PST - 19 comments
Who: Me
Where: Near Ocean City, on the great Assawoman.
Why: Alcohol.
When: Sunday, 4 PM.
How: Tossed to the back of my throat, and swallowed with the Why.
What: Aye, there's the rub.
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posted by joecacti at 10:39 AM PST - 16 comments
Whatever happened to this? Seems like a huge story that has dropped completely off the radar. As well, as there a decent, fact-filled, not super-inflammatory, list of 'scandals' involving the current U.S. administration?
posted by Kickstart70 at 10:23 AM PST - 4 comments
Are there environmentally friendly ways of cleaning the bathroom, especially to remove mildew from the grout around the shower?
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posted by occhiblu at 10:14 AM PST - 20 comments
Does anyone have any idea why my laptop suddenly stopped connecting to any of the various wireless networks in my building, but connected immediately to CompUSA signal when I took it into the store this morning?
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posted by CunningLinguist at 9:32 AM PST - 19 comments
I was out shopping yesterday and heard a song, and the only things I can remember about it is that it name-dropped Sufjan Stevens and mentioned Chicago. Naturally, Googling Sufjan Stevens + Chicago got me nowhere, so I was hoping someone knew what it was. Anyone?
posted by assmatt at 9:22 AM PST - 3 comments
Yesterday on the sidewalk in front of the office, my computer bag strap broke and the bag fell to the ground, denting the corner of my (loaner) Powerbook G4.
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posted by mr_crash_davis at 8:03 AM PST - 9 comments
Do you have any fun, cool, hip magazine suggestions for someone who desperately misses Budget Living and needs more stuff to read around her messy apartment?
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posted by echo0720 at 7:55 AM PST - 18 comments
what's the name of the sport where the players have a scoop on their arm
posted by Svea at 7:37 AM PST - 9 comments
We locked ourselves out of an apartment hotel room and the owner had to get a locksmith to open the door. Who should pay?
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posted by dydecker at 7:29 AM PST - 36 comments
US graphic designer needs to learn about best practices in prepress for offset printing in the UK. Software, file formats, etc.
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posted by junkbox at 6:30 AM PST - 3 comments
My wife and I bought a house shortly after we got married last year; due to various financial circumstance, we cannot afford the house, the homeowner's insurance or the property taxes this year-- heck we really can't afford to live there anymore, period. We're working with a realtor to try and sell our house, probably for even a short sale in hopes that we won't be foreclosed upon or declare bankruptcy. We just got an offer from a company that says they specialize in buying houses-- is this the answer to our prayers, or just another come-on?
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posted by ShawnStruck at 5:37 AM PST - 21 comments
Specifically, I'd like to know how much Chicago contributes to Illinois (in terms of taxes) versus how much it receives. Generally...
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posted by chndrcks at 5:06 AM PST - 11 comments
Does anyone know the story of the "Black Eskimo" who travelled from Africa to the Arctic to escape a snake cult?
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posted by lunkfish at 2:16 AM PST - 4 comments
Man, this is a long shot. But I see so many "Book Filters" get answered and well, one never knows. I apologize now for how vague I'm about to be. But an image has haunted me for years...
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posted by ryecatcher at 1:42 AM PST - 7 comments
It's kinda like cut and paste in Word, but not really. I need to find a way to have embedded in the right click menu a hierarchy of pastable sentences. How do I do this? Or is there an app/addon that does this?
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posted by the giant pill at 12:48 AM PST - 6 comments
June 26
What's the name of the 1970/80's era junior's book about a girl living with her old Aunts, discovers a secret room with dolls that come to life?
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posted by scamper at 11:17 PM PST - 8 comments
1.I'm looking for "demo coding" specific websites... i've seen a few that were lame, like, i wouldnt consider gamedev.net a demo coding site... oh, and by demo i mean graphics demo, like the ones seen on pouet.net.
2.a link to the smallest audio player you can think of, must play ogg, mp3, xm, it, mod, and s3m... the smallest i've found is called xmplay on un4seen.com, its 250kb or so
posted by xteraco at 10:58 PM PST - 5 comments
A friend thrice removed claims that as a kid, he used to shut out the world by inverting a trash can, tying a few cinder blocks to it, and submerging himself in his parents' swimming pool. I dig this story...
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posted by Phred182 at 10:06 PM PST - 35 comments
Any suggestions for what to do with (perhaps) limited spare time while spending two weeks in Corsica?
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posted by Schismatic at 9:56 PM PST - 1 comments
Looking for unique and offbeat biographical book/article recommendations. More specifically lives/events that have played out in the last 70 years or so.
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posted by np312 at 9:11 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me inexpensively and at least somewhat discreetly wire my place for surround. The problem: Really challenging room layout and a tight budget.
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posted by twiggy at 8:32 PM PST - 16 comments
I am in need of an Absinthe Spoon for a gift. I'd much prefer to purchase one in Toronto or the GTA as soon as possible. Anyone know where one can be acquired?
posted by juiceCake at 8:19 PM PST - 3 comments
We are having a block party of sorts this weekend. What is a good frozen drink I can share with my neighbors? I'll do margarita's most likely, but want something a little different that's not gonna knock everyone on their ass to add to the mix.
posted by jamie939 at 7:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for Intelligentsia quality coffee in NYC--around Chelsea, if possible.
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posted by gsh at 7:28 PM PST - 14 comments
Tucson, AZ real estate filter:
Trying to buy our first house in central Tucson, AZ (I find the whole process intensely painful for reasons outlined below). Should we wait a little longer for the prices to go down a little more?
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posted by eebs at 7:11 PM PST - 15 comments
I haven't had a day off from work in over 3 weeks. I've just finished a major project, am about to start another, and would like to take a single day to recharge my batteries first. The problem: I have no idea what to do with the day I'm giving myself. So, what should I do with my free day, Metafilter? What would you do with a free day right about now?
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posted by .kobayashi. at 6:41 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm interested in joining a fraternal organization of some sort or another. However, there's...
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posted by lekvar at 6:18 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there a Vonage Click2Call extension that will work with Thunderbird? I found
this extension (via
this forum thread), but as you can clearly see, the person's Web site has been parked. I found
this earlier AskMe question that mentions a Greasemonkey script, but I'm not sure how to use it. I've got Greasemonkey running on my WinXP computer, but I don't know how to edit the script itself like you are supposed to. Plus, I'm not sure that it can access my Contacts list in Thunderbird.
posted by NoMich at 6:06 PM PST - 0 comments
For a friend: How would a semi-mechaically-inclined person with their own tools find, remove, clean & lubricate -OR- find, clean & lubricate without removing, the vent/AC van which is under/behind the dash in a 93-95 Cadillac Eldorado ETC?
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posted by sandra_s at 4:02 PM PST - 5 comments
If I plot directions on Google Maps between two places it works well, except that one of the places is actually a few 100m away (enough to throw people off). Is there a way for me to correct this? Replot the position? Are there other services that might be of better use?
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posted by furtive at 3:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Does anyone remember an absurdly over hyped internet event/hoax that had something to with an enormous mountain tunnel?
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posted by Glum at 3:25 PM PST - 12 comments
Considering moving to the Richland / Kennewick / Pasco Washington area from SoCal. Do you live there now, have you lived there before, do you have advice? I would like suggestions about how to learn about the area without actually driving up there, although we probably will drive there in the next few months.
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posted by saragoodman3 at 3:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Ingredientfilter:
this page accurately
describes pizzoccheri as a dish (Italy: Valtelina), but I find the usage of bok choi as an ingredient decidedly non-authentic. Steer me or the author right?
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posted by Ogre Lawless at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
My credit cards and driver's license are dirty. They have some black marks on them. I guess from my wallet. What's the best way to clean these cards without ruining them?
posted by rme014 at 2:53 PM PST - 9 comments
I'll be arriving at Penn Station in NYC about 4 hours prior to an appointment about a mile away on 66th street.
What would you do if you had 4 hours to kill in that area?
If the weather continues to suck, suggestions for a coffee shop with free wifi?
posted by COD at 2:53 PM PST - 20 comments
A friend of mine is looking for suggestions of newsletters, videos, books, etc. that will help staff-members in a residential foster care program interact with their clients. The clients are 16-21 year old young men, that have been in and out of the foster care program. This material would preferably be in Spanish, would help motivate the teens, and/or would possibly discuss developmental issues. Any and all ideas are welcome.
posted by sa3z at 2:48 PM PST - 2 comments
Now that the initial launch hype is over, where should I go to find Xbox 360 bundles/deals?
posted by o2b at 2:29 PM PST - 7 comments
I am considering setting getting a turbo trainer like this
one but I am not sure about the skewer. I have a pretty low end mountain bike. Will I have to pull the axel out of my rear tire?
posted by srboisvert at 12:47 PM PST - 7 comments
What social networking sites are there for managing personal donations? I have some projects in mind that require more resources than I have available. I'd like to set up some system for people to donate both money & expertise to help me take my ideas & realize them. I could just put up a little writeup with a PayPal Donate button on my personal domain & point to it from various places I frequent, but I'd like to see if any of the donation-oriented social networking sites have any elements that'd make them a more attractive venue for my plea.
posted by scalefree at 11:55 AM PST - 7 comments
If you worked in San Francisco but didn't want to live in San Francisco, where would you live?
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posted by jjg at 11:53 AM PST - 29 comments
I'm applying for a part-time copy editing position at a local paper. They're asking for ten work samples, but the thing is, I haven't really done anything professionally. Even better, I don't have all that much experience in journalism. (A little bit of work with the high school paper is it.) What can I do to overcome my lack of experience and get this job?
posted by kyleg at 11:23 AM PST - 12 comments
ComputerRepairFilter: To those of you who do computer repair for a living, what are your most requested services?
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posted by chrisfromthelc at 10:48 AM PST - 11 comments
Are there any well-known songs that were (or might have been) recorded while the artist was stoned/wasted/tripping/etc? Not counting concert performances, unless the song charted.
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posted by zek at 10:07 AM PST - 47 comments
My friend is looking for clips of different types of TV shows where people do things in order to become famous. The funnier and more outlandish the show, the better. What TV shows can you think of?
posted by blueyellow at 9:25 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm a Java programmer and I'd like to volunteer in my spare time. Any leads ?
posted by toastchee at 9:23 AM PST - 10 comments
GlobalPovertyFilter: Is poverty in the third world and emerging countries like India and China due more to
exploitation by multinational corporations, or due to
disconnection from globalization?
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posted by ibmcginty at 8:22 AM PST - 16 comments
Why do many syndicated articles and press releases end with "###"? And what is it called?
posted by honorguy7 at 8:04 AM PST - 12 comments
A friend is considering participating in a paper-marriage-for-money to permit a stranger to remain in the U.S. The amount of money in question is not trivial and said friend is quite excited. I'm inclined to object, but need better grounds. What are the practical, legal, and philosophical issues involved in this? Any real-life stories?
posted by Tubes at 7:51 AM PST - 37 comments
need a method to display a presentation using a transparent background --- the user's desktop is still visible
posted by bliss322 at 7:44 AM PST - 7 comments
Looking for info on renting a cell phone. I want to be able to call home (U.S.) while hiking in Japan (Fuji, Japan Alps, Hokkaido). Any experience with with this? Advice? Thanks!
posted by cyrreb at 7:43 AM PST - 10 comments
I know I can build computers myself. But I want to buy a notebook. And I want it already fully built, with a nice in-store warranty. However, I want NO SOFTWARE along with it. Absolutely none. Am I entitled to that?
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posted by a007r at 7:05 AM PST - 32 comments
I want a box that will hold 2-4 HDs and 2 optical drives, and connect to my laptop via one or more USB cables.
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posted by Kwantsar at 7:01 AM PST - 5 comments
Nova Scotia cell service: I am taking a trip to Nova Scotia next week, and no one seems to know if Sprint cell service works there. Anyone had any experience with this?
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posted by joshmiller at 6:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Going to be spending 4 days in Nice, southern France, beginning of August. Recommendations on things to see & do?
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posted by slater at 6:29 AM PST - 13 comments
macfilter: What is the best way to create a wireless network between my eMac and iMac g4 (lamp) without using Airport or Airport Express?
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posted by greedo at 5:51 AM PST - 5 comments
We had a severe thunderstorm yesterday evening where we live in northern Virginia, and later the lights would not work in the bathrooms. The power in the rest of the house works normally. At no time during the storm did the lights even blink. Afterwards, when I checked, the circuit breakers were all in the "on" position. I tried switching them on and off but to no avail. We live in a townhouse that was built in 1976. I'm wondering if there's any kind of quick fix I could do before having to call a professional.
posted by NinaLee at 4:47 AM PST - 17 comments
Is there anything to be gained by playing recorded lectures while I sleep?
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posted by amro at 4:35 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a software to help an Editor to manage the authors, assignments and deadlines of a website?
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posted by cardoso at 4:03 AM PST - 4 comments
1995 Honda Civic, new to me, where can I find info online about maintenance and care for my new car?
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posted by efalk at 2:00 AM PST - 4 comments
Why are there no nutritional facts on alcoholic beverages?
posted by isopropyl at 12:13 AM PST - 8 comments
June 25
Why don't Bay Area mosquitos bite me? Last year, in Desolation Wilderness (CA), the air was thick with mosquitos, and I was bitten liberally and painfully. This year, in my apartment in the Bay Area, the air is again thick with mosquitos and I am without noticeable bites. Why?
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posted by beniamino at 9:46 PM PST - 18 comments
I have a several-centuries-old Greek icon. Where can I bring it to get it appraised and learn more about its history?
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posted by Alexandros at 9:25 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I prevent the vibrations and noise from my Juki DDL-8700 sewing machine from bothering my downstairs neighbors?
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posted by pantufla at 9:01 PM PST - 7 comments
Back in my OS 9 days, I played a game in which you controlled a factory. Raw materials would come out of a pipe somewhere, and you had to control the conveyor belts, chutes, and other machines in the factory to make a certain quota of items by the end of the day. Incorrectly made items, of course, were deducted from your score. Can anyone else remember this game, and (even better) tell me where to find it?
posted by Johnny Assay at 8:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Stainfilter: Kool-aid, children, and puke don't mix. Help me remove a stain from white carpet
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posted by huy_le at 8:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Does anyone have any tales of joy—or woe—concerning hotel accommodation in Brisbane? And what might I do while I'm there?
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posted by Sonny Jim at 8:15 PM PST - 9 comments
songfilter: I am trying to compile a CD of pop/rock tunes that uses the bagpipes or its assorted cousins including keyboard fakery to achieve a celestial set of tones that only squeezing a bladder with a mouthpiece can provide.
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posted by jadepearl at 7:58 PM PST - 33 comments
When all of those Brokeback Mountain-inspired trailers (i.e. Brokeback to the Future, Brokeback Heat, etc.) were coming out earlier this year, how were people getting the manipulatable versions of the films?
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posted by Aghast. at 7:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Chicago real estate: Help me create a list of questions to ask a real estate agent as I see my (agent owned) dream condo.
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posted by MeetMegan at 6:53 PM PST - 12 comments
I recently decided to re-visit one of my favorite summer activities: making friendship bracelets. I am looking to a) remember some of the techniques I used to know b) learn new and interesting bracelet patterns.
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posted by nekton at 6:26 PM PST - 5 comments
I am looking for an MP3 or video clip of the old Sesame Street song "Sugar Beet" but google and youtube are failing me. It featured background kids going "Beet beet sugar beet beet sugar", etc. At the end it featured a man dipping his finger in a vat and as he tastes the resulting goo he says "Sugar!" and the kids sing "BEET!" loudly. Does anyone have a copy of this?
posted by pookzilla at 5:05 PM PST - 13 comments
New bike has disk brakes that squeek, cry and grind. It sounds awful. How can I fix this?
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posted by snsranch at 5:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Please recommend or disparage your supposedly "quiet" or "silent" XP desktop computer; unlike some recent posts here, pre-assembled rather than home-brew. Have you used a Dell XPS 400 or Dimension 5150 in a quiet bedroom? I'd appreciate advice based on recent personal experience. I'm aware of endpcnoise and quietpcreview.
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posted by Dave 9 at 2:59 PM PST - 22 comments
I just bought a puzzle today of an old map, and across the top it says "nova totius terrarum sive novi orbis tabula". Can anyone translate for me? My Latin is quite rusty!
posted by orangskye at 2:55 PM PST - 6 comments
Is there a way for my Blogger posts to simultaneously appear in a Myspace blog? Either a system which will post to both simultaneously or which will pull material from an RSS feed and drop it into myspace will do. Thanks very much.
posted by feelinglistless at 2:46 PM PST - 6 comments
I just bought a new DSLR camera (Nikon D50). I love it. But the bag I bought for it has the camera going in vertically, lens-first, which means all the weight of the camera is pushing on the lens. Is that bad for the lens?
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posted by blahtsk at 2:16 PM PST - 8 comments
How can one tell the production history of a microwave oven? I bought a GE JES1656SJ at Best Buy today. Got it for a good price. Went home, Googled the model number. Very few hits. Nothing at epinions or consumerreview. Not sold at amazon. On the GE website itself, I found its page (with some effort). On this page it said "Sold Only at Lowe's" (the chain hardware/appliance stores). The fact that I bought this elsewhere notwithstanding, is there anyway to find out if this is an old/defective/dangerous/unpopular model? Is it unusual to produce specific models for certain outlets? The oven is still in the box pending the results of my investigation. Thanks.
posted by the sobsister at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
Does anyone have the poem Rat It Up by Adrian Mitchell.
I can't find it anywhere on the net.
I have to read this tomorrow to a class of kids and I forgot to buy the book over the weekend. Drats.
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 1:20 PM PST - 0 comments
Is there any way to mass-grab photobucket galleries, instead of Save-As'ing ever image? Like something that you can put a URL into and it'll dump all the large images into a directory for you?
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posted by vanoakenfold at 12:37 PM PST - 15 comments
Looking for a time travel film: I rented it in the early 90s but it seemed to be an 80s flick. Took place somewhere warm, probably CA to save on budget. I recall a strong element of family in it, but it's obviously not BTTF. I think it had two brothers (cousins? best friends?) heading back to the 1950s. I remember them in a nice old car with chrome and fins, but for all I know I may be making that up. It was as much drama as it was anything else. Sorry I don't have more to go on.
posted by ktoad at 11:45 AM PST - 13 comments
Gay athlete needs life advice--should I keep training at the elite level or move on and get a "real life"?
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posted by anonymous at 11:42 AM PST - 18 comments
Installing a pre hung door. Or rather filling the hole you put in your new house when you decided to replace the door.
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posted by iamabot at 10:46 AM PST - 6 comments
Cellphone Filter: Help, getting a new phone this week! Looking for an awesome superphone.
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posted by spinko at 10:40 AM PST - 13 comments
Suggested max width/height variables for portfolio site? ... And, should I use a sniffer to branch people off? Also, if you've got any links to art sites that have solved this problem gracefully, I'd appreciate them.
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posted by dobbs at 8:33 AM PST - 11 comments
Help! What is making my MS Word program suddenly seize up and look like scrambled pink and blue static?
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posted by applemeat at 6:43 AM PST - 9 comments
What is the best way to store wine long term if I don't have a cellar? I'm particularly worried about the Australian summer coming in six months or so.
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posted by twirlypen at 5:27 AM PST - 10 comments
One of my sisters dogs had to be put to sleep due to cancer, her other dog, a Jack Russel Terrier is really taking it hard. She won't eat, isn't playful and mopes around the other dog's bed. Right now I'm mostly worried about the lack of food, she's a small dog, any suggestions on what to do?
posted by substrate at 5:08 AM PST - 19 comments
Asking for the boyfriend: I saw an extremely small IBM ThinkPad sometime in the mid-90's. It ran DOS and had an external floppy drive, and it sparked my love of sub-sub-notebooks. Does anyone else remember the machine I've described, or know its model number or where more information can be found?
posted by dreamyshade at 2:27 AM PST - 7 comments
All of my MP3s contain only Artist/Song info in their ID tags. Is there a program (Windows) that can search by Artist/Song and add Album/Year/etc info to my MP3 tags?
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posted by JudgeBork at 1:53 AM PST - 5 comments
June 24
I'm desperate here. I need to see an episode, any episode, of the old children's TV show called Vegetable Soup. A basket full of carrots and cauliflower to anyone who knows where to find video of this show, either on disc or online. Preferably online. Does anyone else remember this show? It was on in the mid-70's. I've looked on YouTube and other such sources, but there must be something I'm missing.
posted by Sir BoBoMonkey Pooflinger Esquire III at 11:59 PM PST - 9 comments
I am about to upgrade my pda from an old iPaq 1910 to any of several newer models. I am looking at several choices that have built in 802.11b wifi... and I am utterly clueless as to how to use wifi!
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posted by John Smallberries at 7:57 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I best position myself in my PhD program to get a job overseas when I complete my dissertation?
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posted by trey at 6:26 PM PST - 15 comments
Are there any quality manga titles that are appropriate for an eight-year-old?
posted by EarBucket at 5:29 PM PST - 12 comments
Is the 'th' sound native to any languages other than English?
posted by airguitar at 4:54 PM PST - 31 comments
What are the “must see & experience” sights, eating experiences, photo stops, etc. in northern New Brunswick, then around the Gaspe Peninsula, along Bais des Chaleurs, east through Perce, Gaspe, west to Matane, Quebec and finally south to Cambellton, NB?
posted by thebarron at 4:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Ethical or no: My friend gives me a ride to the airport before a business trip. I get reimbursed for a reasonable "cab fare" (less than or equal to what calling a cab would have cost) and use the reimbursement to pay my friend for giving me a ride.
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posted by em at 2:02 PM PST - 53 comments
What's wrong with my 'fridge? The refrigerator is only cooling down to about 60 deg. F, and the freezer is only going down to 30 deg. F, even on maximum cool settings. Secondarily, is it worth getting it repaired, and is that even possible?
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posted by Rock Steady at 1:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Please share resources for learning about, selecting, and planting a garden given a particular climate and soil.
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posted by odinsdream at 1:25 PM PST - 9 comments
How reliable do you find Gmail's spam filtering? Do i need to check the spam folder before I (or Gmail) empty it? It seems quite good to me - I've been using it since february, and it's been months since any real mail got filtered as spam, and relatively few spam get through. But checking is getting tiresome. what is your experience?
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posted by judybxxx at 1:18 PM PST - 19 comments
Marble Countertop Help! It seems that the finish/sealant/coating has bubbled or otherwise created a white spot on the black marble countertop in our house. What would've caused this? How can we fix it? The countertop is man-made black marble, and there's now a white spot on the top marring the perfect marble-ness.
posted by SpecialK at 1:13 PM PST - 3 comments
Please point me towards new trends in cinema, with an emphasis on narrative stuff.
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posted by signal at 12:33 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm working on a craft-type project that, when finished, will involve adhering large nylon panels to plastic or metal surfaces. I've done a few sample versions of this by covering cardstock in cloth tape, putting my image on the tape, and then using more of the matching cloth tape to adhere the panel to the surface. There has to be a better way to do this with the nylon, though - is there such a thing as large double-sided adhesive sheets that can turn a reasonably light piece of cloth/sythetic/paper into what's essentially a giant sticker?
posted by OverlappingElvis at 12:15 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to buy a wok. For the typical American (electric range) kitchen, which style is best? Flat or round bottom?
posted by 10ch at 10:30 AM PST - 25 comments
Can anyone recommend a safe, pleasant apartment community in southeast Houston (possibly between Pearland and League City or somewhat north of there -- we wouldn't want to go much further south). My husband and I are looking to sign a 6 month lease (we'll be househunting in the meantime) for a 3bd, 2ba apartment for $1100/mo or less.
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posted by roundrock at 9:47 AM PST - 3 comments
I've seen some drummers lay small cymbals over their snare drums to get a loud, rich 'PANG!' sound. I like that, which leads me to my two-part question: 1. What's the best size/type of cymbal for this effect, and 2. what other ways can I manipulate my drums (preferably without damaging the shells) to get unique sounds?
posted by Evstar at 9:34 AM PST - 6 comments
Last-minute trip to Sarasota, FL for July 4th weekend to visit a sick relative. Any nice places to stay? Things to see nearby?
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posted by mdiskin at 7:47 AM PST - 16 comments
Question regarding getting Windows 98 to play nice with a Linksys Router and another Win XP computer on a home network.
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posted by TrueVox at 7:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Is there an online reference that provides technical information about all e-mail clients - their data files, where they install, the format they take, etc.?
posted by megatherium at 6:40 AM PST - 0 comments
I know HPV has been talked to death here but I have some questions about viral shedding. I don't really understand it. What is viral shedding exactly? So, if you have HPV does viral shedding occur only around the genital region or also on your hands and so on?
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posted by anonymous at 4:08 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm male, in my early twenties. Ever since I popped my cherry, I've had issues orgasming from sex. Condoms make this only a small fraction below impossible; without, it's still very likely I won't be able to come from sex.
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posted by anonymous at 4:08 AM PST - 22 comments
What can I do with some old, tiny, memory cards? I recently purchased a new digital camera to replace my near-broken model. When I purchased the camera, I also picked up a 512 MB SecureDigital card. Previously, I used a 32MB card with my older camera. The camera also came with a 16MB MMC Card.
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posted by SansPoint at 3:36 AM PST - 13 comments
June 23
Attempting to plug my old hard drive into an enclosure, but I don't know what this port is or how it connects. Pictures inside.
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posted by sian at 11:06 PM PST - 5 comments
My non-profit group needs a high profit margin, child and adult friendly food (or not) item to sell at a Farmer's Market by next Saturday. Any suggestions besides popcorn?
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posted by Jada2929 at 9:35 PM PST - 25 comments
Is there an easy way to figure how much profit one has made from a mutual fund portfolio where additional fixed contributions are made each month?
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posted by greatgefilte at 9:03 PM PST - 7 comments
Thunderbird email junk filter thingy was working fine at first now 6 months or so later--it's not getting rid of mails that I have designated as junk--what happened?
posted by sandra194 at 8:05 PM PST - 3 comments
I need to buy a sterling silver ring, Celtic-design and others too, in Chicago, sometime soon. Any recommendations? I live along the red line and thus that would be most convenient for me.
posted by cajo at 7:42 PM PST - 2 comments
There's sore back muscles, and then there's just back 'ache'. Does anyone know what this is and how it can be prevented?
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posted by dino terror at 5:58 PM PST - 20 comments
Skydiving with respiratory condition...should I try it? Is it safe? Am I batshit insane? Skydivers and medical sorts are most welcome to reply!
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posted by kaseijin at 5:17 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for Hitler quotes that are perfectly normal. Stuff like "I'm going to have lunch now."
posted by Tlogmer at 3:50 PM PST - 23 comments
When I use the "Open Dictionary" option in Apple's Script Editor (2.1.1, part of OS X 10.4.6), a lot of my apps have multiple dictionary entries. Where do these come from? How do I get rid of them?
posted by mph at 3:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Shopping in Brussels? A friend and I will be in Brussels for one afternoon and she wants to buy a dress for a wedding. Semi-formal but she is not into designer. Any tips on shopping in Brussels? I only know the main square and a few streets around that?
posted by Wilder at 2:39 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you deal with parents moving to your town after years of living far apart?
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posted by madajb at 2:26 PM PST - 26 comments
How can my new site be more tell-a-friendable? I recently launched a personal ads site. When it gets a good link, memberships and traffic take off. But there's no word-of-mouth momentum and as soon as that good link disappears, things quiet back down. This may have a lot to do with the fact that telling your friends about a personal ads site can be like telling them about a new hemorrhoid treatment. What can I do to overcome this?
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posted by the jam at 2:22 PM PST - 13 comments
children's animated cartoon: sad, though. a bird that migrates every winter between country x and country y (maybe france/us) ends up forgetting to migrate and dies, possibly at the statue of liberty. any clues?
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posted by yonation at 2:16 PM PST - 4 comments
I recently made the switch, and bought a nice, shiny Macbook. I'm loving it, but the keyboard shortcuts are giving me some trouble. Are there equivalents to the Home and End keys on a PC keyboard?
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posted by phr4gmonk3y at 1:50 PM PST - 13 comments
There was a Dilbert cartoon a while back about a really stupid client not knowing what they want, etc... Anybody know which one? Or able to find that one? Thanks.
posted by gummo at 1:12 PM PST - 14 comments
"How do you like them apples?" Can you explain to me the meaning of this line by Will Hunting (Matt Damon) in "Good Will Hunting"?
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posted by ndaguiar at 12:52 PM PST - 18 comments
I need to capture data from an HTML form into a database, then use that data to populate a template. The template, however, is of a certificate of accomplishment, and must be in the form of a printable PDF.
What's a good software/middleware/whateverware package to automatically take the data and inject it into a PDF like this?
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posted by mattoly at 12:51 PM PST - 9 comments
Our company needs a way to keep track of money. And not in the "Quicken" sense - we need a way to track how much we can spend and how much we need to reserve to pay invoices. This is a little confusing, example inside.
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posted by andrewdunn at 12:49 PM PST - 3 comments
Is there a site on the web that rates workmanship and prices of overseas tailors?
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posted by ykjay at 12:30 PM PST - 2 comments
Someone pilfered a DVD player from an interactive display that my employer designed and built. For some reason, no one seems to have record of the model of DVD player in question, and it was attached to a "menu" and "play" button via an 8-pin cable (pictures
here and
here.). Does anyone out in the void know of a DVD player with this kind of controller input?
posted by hominid211 at 12:06 PM PST - 4 comments
I really should post this anonymously, but what the hell...
I'm at the level of tech savviness/cluelessness where I usually know the meaning of tech. terms but often have no idea what things really mean or how they're applied. So while I read all the references to wikis here on askme, I realize that, aside from wikipedia, I've never looked at a wiki and have no concrete idea what differentiates it from a forum, or a blog.
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posted by carterk at 11:53 AM PST - 13 comments
Where can I find videos of the Jimmy the Cab Driver skits from MTV....specifically the one where he sings the beginning of 'Black Dog'?
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posted by MrToad at 11:49 AM PST - 5 comments
The Bush administration is reported to be considering using a missile defense system to knock down North Korea's ballistic missile test. Why? The chances of our antimissile systems actually working are, in my uniformed opinion, close to zero. Why would the administration remove any doubt about the complete ineffectiveness of our missile defense systems by actually using it?
posted by rdr at 11:48 AM PST - 34 comments
I'm driving from Toronto to Ottawa on Canada Day weekend. I don't want to take the 401. Is this reasonably possible?
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posted by helvetica at 11:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Broadband in Antigua, Guatemala?
Any expertise on getting a reliable fast or broadband connection in Antigua, Guatemala would be appreciated. A friend needs to telecommute for several months.
I have a gmail account if you want to reply directly. Checking it only every other day or so. thanks.
posted by theora55 at 11:29 AM PST - 3 comments
FineArtFilter: I'm looking for a ballpark figure on a possible selling price of an oil painting, circa 1500 or so. I'm waiting for information from the museum which conducted research 40 years ago; in the meantime, any ideas?
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posted by crepeMyrtle at 11:16 AM PST - 6 comments
What are the musical instruments depicted in Matisse's 'Le bonheur de vivre(The Joy of life)' called?
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posted by Orb2069 at 10:57 AM PST - 6 comments
A couple months ago I downloaded an application that worked with google (and maybe other search sites, I don't use them so I'm not sure) that would check sites once you had completed a search. Anyone know what I'm talking about and how to find it again?
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posted by ilikecookies at 10:40 AM PST - 3 comments
How do I alter this piece of code to make the pop up window close automatically after exactly 37 seconds?
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posted by wsg at 10:36 AM PST - 16 comments
We are having a very strange issue with our domain when accessed from our offices here, and we've run out of troubleshooting ideas.
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posted by finitejest at 9:31 AM PST - 8 comments
I recently went to a therapist for the first time ever, for a screening for ADD. She told me that I had a severely traumatic childhood because of things like "My father wasn't around much." I don't feel severely traumatized... Is she crazy?
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posted by anonymous at 9:28 AM PST - 33 comments
I'm a recently out, gay 21 year-old college student. I recently met someone and things are starting to get serious. Last night he came over and I couldn't get aroused. I've never had a problem with that before. What's going on?
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posted by anonymous at 9:28 AM PST - 14 comments
A friend of mine is 34 and just got braces. They're really hurting her, the inside of her lips are getting torn up and the canker sores are driving her nuts. I thought I'd ask the collective intelligence here if there is anything she can do... any ideas?
posted by Scoops at 9:23 AM PST - 27 comments
Is the phrase "not to be sold separately", often found on individual food items sold as a multipack, legally binding? If so, why, and if not, what is the point in it being there?
posted by Orange Goblin at 8:55 AM PST - 12 comments
What are some good/cheap places to eat in walking distance of Downtown Ft. Worth?
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posted by JakeLL at 8:47 AM PST - 6 comments
Name some big things in the continental US. Examples of the sort of thing I'm looking for are inside, but if I had to sum it up it would be: man-made or natural objects that are awesome in size, scale, ambition, or displacement from their surroundings -- and which I can drive to without needing special permission or lots of advance preparation.
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posted by ook at 7:50 AM PST - 90 comments
I'm the new networking/windows servers 2003 administrator at school. Only problem is i know jack about networking! Looking for something I can pick up at the bookstore to give me a good introduction into the subject.
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posted by jmd82 at 7:16 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm Using Boric Acid for a cockroach problem - is it safe to put it in my cupboard next to plates and cups?
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posted by bingwah at 6:49 AM PST - 18 comments
The incidence of petty crime, particularly vandalism of flower planters (even in daylight), is up lately in our (small city) neighborhood. The ratio of absentee landlords to owner-occupied has been increasing over the years, and the quality of life in the neighborhood is slowly declining (e.g., more trash in the street, petty vandalism, graffiti, outright theft).
Fundamentally, the solution is economic, and the city is slowly working on that. But in the short term, what are effective crime reduction methods that can be implemented at the neighborhood level (i.e., we can't direct the police to patrol more or install more street lights, but we could organize a "neighborhood watch")?
posted by juliewhite at 6:40 AM PST - 11 comments
What is your workflow for getting pictures off a digital camera, filed and to the state you want them in? Can you improve on mine?
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posted by rongorongo at 6:34 AM PST - 23 comments
UnderpantsFilter: What is the opening at the front of briefs (and boxer breifs) for? Okay, I know what it's for, but does anyone actually use it? It seems far more trouble to manipulate than pulling the front of your pants down four inches. If no one uses it, why is it still there? It seems to add extra fabric and stitching that cost-reductionism would have eliminated long ago. Is it simple industry momentum? Does it add something to the comfort I don't see?
posted by Plutor at 6:02 AM PST - 168 comments
While I was using Spybot Search and Destroy, the computer became very slow. I rebooted using the hardware button, and since then whenever an application tries to use the internet (IE, Firefox, MSN Messenger etc) the application crashes, saying the application needs to close as an error occurs. Even the Windows Genuine Workaround app crashes! When not using the internet, everything works fine. How can I fix this?
posted by wibbler at 12:40 AM PST - 10 comments
How much money do you need to retire at 40 these days? What amount of money do you need to survive comfortable indefinitely? What about if you just want it to last until you are, say, 85?
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posted by zaebiz at 12:12 AM PST - 23 comments
June 22
What are some interesting school logos that blend traditional and modern design elements and typography together?
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posted by dvjtj at 10:41 PM PST - 11 comments
The UK based company I don't work for is not a fairly large online financial information provider. Understandably we receive no traffic at all from Google and other search engines for searches related to various company names. Recently I discovered that we catalogue all the search terms by which people reach our site and do a WHOIS search on their IP address using public WHOIS servers. We then search this information for things like "users from ms.com searching for takeover and at least one other word." Then we buy shares in whatever company people from ms.com are looking for along with takeovers. We have no relationship with any of the companies involved other than that we get to see their search terms. So far there is a definite correlation between these things, and we have made money. Could this qualify as insider trading? We are exploiting non publically available information that's for sure.
posted by anonymous at 9:16 PM PST - 15 comments
I need some help rediscovering the artist and title of a song from ten years ago or so - vague memories follow:
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posted by DandyRandy at 9:16 PM PST - 6 comments
Can anyone suggest good (and hopefully free) software that will prevent other applications from running during specified parts of the day? The idea is to block certain non-productive applications (media players, games, etc.) during the day when I should be working. Ideally it would allow me to specify which hours each program was blocked and to allow the programs to be unlocked with a password if needed.
posted by Mbarron2896 at 7:52 PM PST - 7 comments
What are your favorite subtle questions to ask, while in the early stages of dating, that'll help reveal some insight into the real personality of your potential S.O.?
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posted by peewee at 7:42 PM PST - 50 comments
Does anyone know of a phone number for Jacoby Medical Center in Bronx, NY that actually gets answered? I just found out my mother-in-law was found unconscious and taken there on Tuesday. The only number I've found online is (718) 918-5000, and nobody is answering. If anyone has a direct number to a specific department where a human might answer, I'd be very grateful.
sorry if this is abusing askme.
posted by nixxon at 7:22 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I find a roleplaying group in my area (general question, not a particular locale) for a beginner to D & D?
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posted by Glitter Ninja at 6:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Could anyone direct me to a comprehensive study of global service exports? In particular, I want see service exports in terms of type of export, and then broken down by country and region.
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posted by j-urb at 6:08 PM PST - 2 comments
Where could I order tasteful, authentic Japanese tableware online? Advice on donabe, serving "sets" or complete table settings (is there such a thing?) would be much appreciated, as would advice on using them!
posted by obiwanwasabi at 6:06 PM PST - 4 comments
Every time I fly I notice that people order an inordinate amount of tomato juice from the sky waitress. It's out of proportion to the amount of tomato juice I see people drinking on the ground. What gives?
posted by mikemonteiro at 6:00 PM PST - 41 comments
I'd like to go to Modena, Italy in early December to meet some friends. I'd also like to attend a student festival in Trondheim, Norway, in mid-February. What else can I do between December and February?
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posted by divabat at 5:34 PM PST - 6 comments
Here's what concerns me:
Filesystem Size Used Avail Use% Mounted on
/dev/md3 508M 475M 33M 94% /var
not much open on /var. So I go to the /var directory and use du to find where the space is going.....
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posted by Steve3 at 4:19 PM PST - 12 comments
Recommend a good cycling shoe-pedal combo
I just started biking again and i'm really loving it. I have a mid-range hybrid bike, nothing fancy and I don't ride compeditively but more for fun and exercise, all on paved road.
I'm looking to buy cycling shoes and pedals. What i'm looking for in a pedal is one that can serve both a bike shoe and a regular shoe. The guy at the bike shop showed me something that was a hybrid by shimano but i dont remember the model. As far as a shoe, I dont need anything fancy or expensive but not crappy and cheaply made either.
Can anyone give me some recomendations? Also, is there a reliable bike gear review site that has user reviews?
Thanks!
posted by postergeist at 3:52 PM PST - 32 comments
What's the best IRC client for Mac if you’ve never used IRC, don’t know much about it, and are sort of dense? I’m running 10.4.6, if that matters.
posted by MarshallPoe at 3:25 PM PST - 15 comments
A friend is trying to track down a magazine whose title she recalls as
Horses for Juniors. "It was a horse magazine for kids, and they had articles and stuff, and also you could submit drawings of your favorite horse and they'd publish the best of the bunch." This would have been in California circa 1981. Any leads on what it might have been and/or how to find copies?
posted by Eater at 3:15 PM PST - 3 comments
I am looking for an animation of a turning audio tape.
Any suggestions?
posted by mitocan at 3:08 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to convert speech on wav files into text and I don't want to do it via manually transcribing them. Do you have any suggestions or stories from experience?
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posted by stevis at 3:02 PM PST - 19 comments
Web-Based Technology "Roadmap" Application Needed but it doesn't need to be specific to technology information; it could have been created for the fashion industry, for all I care. As long as the data can be changed.
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posted by Luciferous at 2:19 PM PST - 1 comments
I wondering what the best wiki is to use as a personal notebook. I will be using it for project management (GTD style), but also as an annotated bibliography and for research notes.
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posted by Furious Fitness at 2:02 PM PST - 8 comments
Apache on OS X is giving me some trouble. It's been working fine for years on previous Macs, but now I can't load my own user account site folder (/~username/) on my Intel iMac, which arrived last week -- I'm getting a 403.
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posted by mcwetboy at 1:55 PM PST - 2 comments
When I ride my bike for extended periods of time (30 minutes or more) the left side of my lower back goes numb. When I dismount, I regain feeling within 5 seconds and there is never any associated pain. Is this bad?
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posted by |n$eCur3 at 1:23 PM PST - 17 comments
It's the name of a song on Tom Waits' album Alice, in which he repeats the word over and over. I assume it's German, but I can't find any translations. If it's not an actual word, does it at least sound like something in German?
posted by monsterhero at 12:54 PM PST - 16 comments
Need help commuting via public transportation to get from downtown Silver Spring to near BWI Airport/Arundel Mills daily.
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posted by seinfeld at 12:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Excel 2003 graph woes. My friend is looking to make a simple x:Date; y:Value chart but with one problem.
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posted by jedrek at 12:28 PM PST - 6 comments
The copyright of decoupage? If I use pieces of comic books, photos, etc. in decoupage and then attempt to sell the pieces am I violating copyright law?
posted by drezdn at 12:15 PM PST - 17 comments
FirefoxFilter: Is there any way you can control the speed of the drop-down menus?
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posted by bitmage at 11:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Is it insane for two married 40+ year olds, no kids, to think about moving from Seattle to Portland? The thought that we'll never be able to afford a house here unless we opt for a two hour commute is killing us. Ready to throw in the towel.
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posted by dchunks at 10:13 AM PST - 25 comments
My fiancee and I are not particularly religious, but my mother is and she's pissed! What are my options?
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posted by bDiddy at 9:58 AM PST - 69 comments
What secret society does a gold ring with black triangles-- 10 or so of them-- around its circumference represent?
Two of my friends in college (Ivy League) wore these identical rings. When asked about it, they would say "A friend gave it to me," and then change the subject. Rumor had it that these were secret society rings. Any ideas?
posted by bethm at 9:02 AM PST - 31 comments
Can anyone recommend any guidelines or specific household appliances (eg fridge, freezer, washing machine, sofa and bed) that are reasonably environmentally friendly and affordable (in the UK)?
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posted by badlydubbedboy at 8:30 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there anything fun to do in or near Geneva? Cafe or restaurant recommendations are welcome too.
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posted by shothotbot at 8:20 AM PST - 8 comments
Having problem with S.M.A.R.T data collection apps with IDE drives on a PCI to IDE card.
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posted by flyby22 at 8:19 AM PST - 5 comments
Can anyone share any first hand experiences in La Paz, Mexico? My wife has a distant relative who owns a bed and breakfast there, and we're having a hard time finding specific information about the town, nearby beaches, etc.
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posted by jeff-o-matic at 8:16 AM PST - 6 comments
Wacky Tiled Walls, need cheap creative solution...For some strange reason the entire apartment is tiled! To make matters worse in each room there are about 4 or 5 different style of tiles. I need a cheap creative solution to make the apartment more home like and less like one big bathroom. Anyone? Please help!
posted by mscatch22 at 8:08 AM PST - 19 comments
Looking for resources that will teach me how to use capacitors, resistors, solar cells and other electrical components.
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posted by Alison at 7:52 AM PST - 13 comments
Epson 1520 printer is refuses to print properly. Streaks when printing color and won't print head alignment tests properly.
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posted by marxfriedrice at 7:17 AM PST - 4 comments
On a scale of 1 to 5, how freaked out should I be that I haven't had my period in six months?
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posted by anonymous at 4:15 AM PST - 28 comments
I’m almost graduated, in the process of applying for a position as a junior consultant with a number of different IT-consultancy companies. I have my own ideas about who to choose, but since these companies are international I thought I could get some information from the smart people here at MeFi.
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posted by bering at 12:41 AM PST - 12 comments
June 21
I teach a college course that requires my students to turn in video projects. Each project is, at the most, 500 MB. In the past, we've had the students burn their projects onto CDs and/or DVDs. We'd love, however, to come up with a way for them to submit them electronically. How could we pull this off? Would Google Video work? Would Streamload be reliable? YouTube? (FYI: there are 75 students and each of them turn in 7 projects through out the semester). Our budget is modest ($50/month at the most).
posted by JPowers at 11:33 PM PST - 21 comments
I'm looking to put together sleeping gear for mild-weather camping, where low weight and low cost are equally important. So I'm seeking advice on the best way to balance these factors (since the lightest products seem to be the most expensive).
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posted by allterrainbrain at 11:01 PM PST - 17 comments
Like, what are the main differences between Marx's Communism and Trotsky's Communism?
posted by xmutex at 10:50 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm compiling a collection of songs that I'm calling "The History of the 20th Century". What songs have a year in their title?
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posted by meech at 9:31 PM PST - 46 comments
I have two nights and one day to spend basically anywhere in Europe (the EU or UK would be easiest). Where should I go? What should I do?
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posted by muddgirl at 9:10 PM PST - 20 comments
Can anyone point me to the best Palm Pilot resource? I tried to fix a Palm for someone and after 10 hours I cannot get the sync to work properly. Duplicates is his calendar, triplicates ... etc, and the to top it off, it hangs during a sync. Desperate and willing to pay. Oh - and Agendus is also on his Outlook.
Thanks
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posted by bright77blue at 6:50 PM PST - 2 comments
is there any way to complete my application to drexel without sending them my AP us history score from 1998? of course there's
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posted by kendrak at 5:55 PM PST - 8 comments
I was curious to know if it was possible to leave off of just sugar and multi-vitamins?
posted by nosophoros at 5:24 PM PST - 25 comments
Recently I took a large quantity of household junk to my local council run landfill/refuse site. 3 weeks later these items, which I presumed would be destroyed and buried, are appearing at local auctions.
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posted by fire&wings at 5:03 PM PST - 45 comments
What are some "disgusting" animal parts (i.e animal parts that "normal" Americans don't eat for reasons of revulsion) that are good for you nutritionally speaking? Also, what are some animal parts that are unhealthy for you?
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posted by mrkohrea at 4:51 PM PST - 45 comments
My personal weblog runs under Movable Type. I use the plugin "otherblog" to embed the contents of a secondary linksblog in a sidebar of the main blog. My new financial blog runs under WordPress.
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posted by jdroth at 4:05 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm in New York. She's in France. What gift can I get her that won't be too expensive to ship or too fragile to make it?
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posted by Cochise at 3:09 PM PST - 13 comments
Recent Windows versions of Adobe apps, specifically programs in the CS2 Suite and Acrobat Pro 7.0, all run some kind of auxiliary program called "Cleanup" not long after they start up. In my experience, "Cleanup" always freezes the Adobe app in question while it does whatever it's doing. So what is this program? Is it necessary? And if not, how can I stop it from running?
posted by limeonaire at 2:43 PM PST - 14 comments
Due to circumstances, my department has inherited a 1U server that, after a firmware update, the fans are blowing much, much louder than they were originally. Normally, I would call/write to support or look it up on their site. Here's the M. Night Shyamalan twist: it is a server only sold and supported in Korea ("What a twist!"). It is the
Samsung SmartServer ZSS100 and I was able to Google my way to the
official list of drivers and firmware updates, but the one driver/firmware update that affects the fan (
here) has corrupt download links. I need help on a few fronts:
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posted by JLobster at 2:24 PM PST - 3 comments
I cannot remember my windows XP Pro password. I am an administrator. Need to install software and change to a dynamic ip address.
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posted by JohnnyGunn at 2:01 PM PST - 9 comments
I have been, for some time now, looking for a space for my retail store. I had to sign a contract with a broker, since in the area I was looking you can only have one broker working for you. I have seen a few spaces and have been in contract talks with one of them, but that fell through (not because of the broker).
I also asked the broker about a SPECIFIC space, but they said everything was taken and nothing was available there. Later I called myself and found out more information, and soon contacted a landlord willing to lease me a space.
I like my broker and think they tried their best, but I need to break the contract so I can go on and deal with this space myself. It is no problem to cancel the contract I just need to send a letter.
I guess my question is, how can I let my broker go, without harboring or sending any bad feelings?
posted by savagecorp at 1:56 PM PST - 7 comments
My husband and I have a kinda old, kinda ornery cat with a meow not unlike a gameshow buzzer. She’s something along the lines of 14 or 15 years old and even as a kitten was never particularly cuddly. Most of the time she wants to be left alone to catch a beam to warm her arthritic bones. There are however, certain times of the day when she demands attention.
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posted by verveonica at 1:01 PM PST - 33 comments
I want to extend the life of my car and so I need some advice on touching-up paint scratches on my 2001 Civic as well as on the issue of window tinting.
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posted by bove at 12:37 PM PST - 10 comments
My girlfriend of one year and I get along famously. She's 21, beautiful, intelligent, super sweet, madly in love with me, and has had almost as many partners as I have at the ripe old age of 33.
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posted by anonymous at 12:20 PM PST - 56 comments
How many homes/condos did you go and see before deciding on the home/condo you bought?
posted by chunking express at 12:01 PM PST - 55 comments
My 3 year old just dumped green food coloring all over our dining room... HELP!
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posted by gregvr at 11:03 AM PST - 6 comments
I am looking for a classical music release that I last heard in maybe 1986, and all I remember is this: 1) It was on the Erato label; 2) it was nothing but the kind of horns used in (I think) fox hunting, 3) and the net effect was beautifully weird.
Anyone know what the name of the album or group might be?
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posted by everichon at 10:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Why don't DSL and cable providers compete on the amount of UPLOADING bandwidth they offer?
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posted by shivohum at 10:25 AM PST - 19 comments
Why does the first episode of the third season of Entourage refuse to play on my mac? The second episode of this season, as well as the the entire second season play fine (all hd xvid). I've downloaded several copies but none of them play. Any advice?
posted by adamdrici at 10:08 AM PST - 10 comments
My car's A/C unit is sending out sort of misty air? Is this safe? Or is it just moisture? The A/C unit still cools down the air.
posted by sandmanwv at 10:06 AM PST - 10 comments
I have a sharp carousel r1750 above the range microwave. Back before the warranty was out the control unit (a box with all the buttons and display died) and the warranty guy replaced it. It was as easy as plugging in a hard drive. How do I get the unit to replace it myself, now that it has died again
posted by spartacusroosevelt at 9:40 AM PST - 5 comments
Why is the "dock" of my OSX freezing? What does this problem say about the general health of my Ibook?
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posted by Soulbee at 9:05 AM PST - 10 comments
media players (on winxp) play automatically when you populate the playlist window - help me stop them from doing so! I dont want them to play until I hit the play button. Am I the only one who wants this?
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posted by jak68 at 8:15 AM PST - 6 comments
Can a queen-sized futon fit in a car? I've found someone willing to take my futon (not the frame), but they say the "only have cars" and are wondering if it will fit.
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posted by amtho at 7:29 AM PST - 11 comments
You have a new partner. From time to time the two of you meet up with, or maybe just bump into, people with whom you have had sex in the past.
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posted by londongeezer at 6:52 AM PST - 28 comments
June 20
There was a show on HBO that came on AFTER Arliss that I remember loving. I've been trying to figure out what this show was by searching the internet and asking around to see if anyone else remembers it. I remember it was a comedy, but I don't remember the name or anything about it!
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posted by super_not at 11:57 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking to purchase a "new" battery for my laptop... a simple
google search brings up a ton of possibilities, while a
froogle search brings up some more realistic prices. I'm looking for anyone that has experience with buying laptop batteries online.
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posted by hatsix at 11:02 PM PST - 6 comments
we're headed to costa rica at the end of the week for a honeymoon/ backpacking trip and we're wondering if anyone has any insight into getting around: public transport, shuttles, or driving?
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posted by ronv at 9:37 PM PST - 13 comments
My friend was forced into an arranged marriage. I've lost contact with her and now I am trying to find her. Any suggestions for how I should go about doing that?
posted by haasim at 9:00 PM PST - 27 comments
Does a regular consumer dishwasher chew up food particles? Reason is that a live roach that was in there when the cycle was started is now missing, and I think I saw an insect bit.
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posted by rolypolyman at 6:28 PM PST - 21 comments
I am working on translating some of
Paul Celan's poems into English. Are there any major differences between my traditional American understanding of poetic analysis and that of German-speaking countries?
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posted by vkxmai at 5:50 PM PST - 5 comments
I need a list of gay rock/pop and jazz musicians and naturally thought of the obliging folks here at AskMe. So...any ideas?
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posted by ashbury at 5:41 PM PST - 69 comments
GiftFilter: My brother just got 2 new kittens. His birthday is in a week. Gift suggestions?
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posted by sirion at 4:11 PM PST - 17 comments
[ADVENTUREFILTER] This summer, I'm riding my bike from one end of Chicago to another. I haven't picked which end I'm starting at or ending at, yet. I plan on exploring a fair amount but I was wondering about some interesting points I might want to stop at along the way. This will probably happen more than once this summer, more likely on weekdays than weekends.
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posted by elr at 4:06 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I transport gear between New Jersey and Manhattan using public transit without it being a logistical nightmare?
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posted by jake at 3:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Dealing with "permanent" artwork from the former homeowner: Is there an easy way to replace just a few tiles in a shower? What about some of the more "creative" concrete work?
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posted by MysticMCJ at 2:49 PM PST - 9 comments
What kind of minivan should I buy?
I'm in the market for a used minivan, something 4-6 years old. What make/model do you recommend? Why?
I've got a bead on a Pontiac Montana. Any good reason to avoid it?
posted by kc0dxh at 1:54 PM PST - 15 comments
I need to find audio clips of RUSH LIMBAUGH from the period after he went deaf and his voice began to sound different.
The change in his voice illustrates the fact that one needs to hear one's own voice to keep it "tuned;" it isn't just permanently wired in your brain. The same thing is true of song birds, too. Thanks!
posted by cogneuro at 1:11 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for a great end-user web-based LDAP interface. Something like
GOsa or simpler, but that will run on OSX. For scale
LDAP Admin is too low level. Thanks!
posted by The Jesse Helms at 12:36 PM PST - 4 comments
What Volkswagen dealership (Besides Tracy in Hyannis) would be close to Cape Cod, MA and good choice to take my car to?
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posted by Andrea2880 at 12:30 PM PST - 2 comments
If all else fails how do I get a mac running OS X 10.3.9 (Panther) to pull or request a DNS name. I have over 180 Macs online, and two won't register.(more inside)
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posted by Gungho at 12:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Is unhappiness with my career, lack of meaning in my life, and a general lack of energy/motivation enough reason to seek counseling?
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posted by Raven13 at 11:56 AM PST - 35 comments
How do I travel the West Coast by rail for cheap? I have the general plan mapped out (I want to go north... or south?). I most certainly will see people and places in Vancouver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego. Hopefully in a semi-linear fashion with interesting walk-abouts in between. I'm thinking railpass. I'm not really asking for nuts and bolts, I'm asking for
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posted by tweak at 11:49 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm considering moving from Portland, OR, to Nashville, TN. I love Portland's cool neighborhoods. Where are the hip neighborhoods in Nashville?
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posted by strangeleftydoublethink at 11:40 AM PST - 8 comments
Anyone know a good place to watch World Cup games in Italy -- and not Italy games?
posted by jgballard at 11:07 AM PST - 6 comments
Can anyone recommend any good,
recent popular science (or undergrad/grad level) books about the way in which our brains work?
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posted by handee at 10:24 AM PST - 11 comments
I watched the 1960 Hitchcock version of Psycho and noticed something: Every time a character exited their car, they did so through the passenger-side door. Why?
posted by elwoodwiles at 10:23 AM PST - 9 comments
What are the consequences of an intruder who gets killed by a guard dog in the house they were breaking into? To the dog and to the homeowner?
posted by fenriq at 9:34 AM PST - 37 comments
Best
free online tutorials (video or still) for learning Flash 8 in a hurry?
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posted by Grod at 9:13 AM PST - 11 comments
I've been asked to fill in for someone at a workshop. Problem is that I've never led a workshop, at a conference or otherwise. What are some pointers and tips on how I can be successful while making it interesting and informative for the audience?
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posted by mutantdisco! at 8:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Is there a way to carry or tow a toddler on a recumbent bike? And, by the way, what bike should a fat 40-year-old start out with?
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posted by not that girl at 8:43 AM PST - 25 comments
I've bought several butane "torch-style" lighters, but they all seem to fail after a month or two -- is it the lighters, or is it my method?
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posted by nonliteral at 8:34 AM PST - 16 comments
Help me learn to love life in Yonkers, or anywhere along the Metro North railroad and surrounding area. With no car.
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posted by bingo at 8:27 AM PST - 15 comments
Apparently an old friend of mine was on some
TLC show, but I'm not sure which one, or when. Can you help?
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posted by nitsuj at 8:04 AM PST - 6 comments
I am an American citizen; my fiance is a British citizen. He is here in America right now as a tourist and will return to Britain in about 10 days. I'm sure I want to marry him and he's sure he wants to live here. Would it be better to marry him now and have him immigrate as a spouse (K3 or CR1?), or to bring him in on a K1 fiance visa?
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posted by thirteenkiller at 7:59 AM PST - 22 comments
Please advise us on mobile phone calling plans in London. We'll be on sabbatical in London for 6.5 more months. We're in university housing and can only call on campus without using a calling card. We've gotten tired of dialing 30+ digits, so we'd use the mobile as our main phone, at least for outgoing calls. We'll be making a couple of calls a day in London, and two or three 10-20 minute calls to the US and France each week. I assume we want a 'pay as you go' plan, since we're only going to be here less than a year. We don't need a fancy phone. We'd probably prefer 2 cheap phones. Also, will our phones work in western Europe? Thanks for your advice.
posted by lukemeister at 7:56 AM PST - 11 comments
I got a prank call in the middle of the night. The weird part is that my modem was connected to the net at the time.
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posted by BruceL at 7:51 AM PST - 6 comments
I have double-tiered windows (windows with two panes that slide from either the top or the bottom). Is it better to open the top tier or the bottom tier in the summer?
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posted by hooray at 7:37 AM PST - 8 comments
I can't seem to access my personal banking with a foreign bank. How can I get this website to work properly, so that I can login?
Error messages are:
# Normal operation is not possible. Verify and correct the date and time displayed on the compute.
# Your safety setting is not set properly. If this screen is displayed, setting the internet security setting to normal.
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additional plugins are required to display all tech media on this page.
# The page has content of MIME type “application/x-ocx-container-plugin”. Because you don't have a plug-in installed for this MIME type, this content can’t be displayed.
# The page has content of MIME type “application/x-softforum-xecssl40”. Because you don’t have a plug-in installed for this MIME type, this content can’t be displayed.
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posted by MD06 at 7:32 AM PST - 4 comments
When we finished my basement, I never got it inspected or approved by the town. Is this going to be a big problem for us?
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posted by quibx at 7:10 AM PST - 10 comments
When I make a PDF from any application in OS X (10.3.x), they come out pixelated. Much like the steering well in the pirate's pants, it's driving me nuts.
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posted by blueshammer at 7:05 AM PST - 11 comments
Scheduling meetings: I need software (or a good human-based procedure) to help me juggle complicated schedules for a group of people.
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posted by grumblebee at 6:37 AM PST - 17 comments
I've got a hankering for some robot combat. Could anyone help me locate some copies of the Comedy Central Series Battlebots?
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posted by Jezztek at 12:39 AM PST - 5 comments
I am looking for the title/artist/director of a 90s animated music video that takes place in space.
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posted by Binliner at 12:32 AM PST - 7 comments
June 19
A number of years back I gave a pair of Swatches
like these as a wedding gift. It's hard to tell from the photo, but one watch has the hours, the other has the minutes. They belong together so much that they barely function separately. I have a bunch of wedding-related gifts to give in the near future. Can anyone recommend paired things in a similar vein?
posted by krisjohn at 10:14 PM PST - 8 comments
What do they use as far as makeup in movies for fake tattoos, and where can I get some of this makeup?
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posted by ostranenie at 8:37 PM PST - 8 comments
What toxins are released by massaging tense muscles? I have a friend who is training for her massage certification, who told me after she worked on my shoulders to be sure to drink lots of water to flush out the toxins that were released when she massaged my shoulders. But when asked, couldn't tell me what they were. What toxins would be released? Is there science behind this claim?
posted by gilsonal at 6:55 PM PST - 42 comments
Is it a coincidence that I have gotten laryngitis along with a mild case of food poisoning?
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posted by litlnemo at 6:25 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm a normal, straightforward, simple guy. Why do I feel the need to participate in anonymous sex with couple?
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posted by gadha at 5:54 PM PST - 15 comments
Are there any VOIP services that allow hyperlinks to open connections to specific phone numbers?
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posted by scottreynen at 5:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Why are shopping carts abandoned? Why do people leave unrelated stuff in random aisles?
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posted by daninnj at 5:48 PM PST - 44 comments
Does anyone recommend a specific LCD television that will allow streaming over UPnP from a media box, decode DivX, XViD, and other MPEG-4 video formats, and is available in North America (specifically Canada)?
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posted by purephase at 4:29 PM PST - 4 comments
Looking for large websites where I can download Japanese mpgs or podcasts, in any language.
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posted by uni verse at 4:15 PM PST - 1 comments
I had two root canals on two upper right molars and now my entire mouth hurts. Is this common?
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posted by nuala at 2:14 PM PST - 19 comments
What are some good technical questions to ask a potential candidate for a tech support position during the initial interview?
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posted by Cosine at 2:13 PM PST - 25 comments
I'm almost 31 and though I have had some achievements in life they're not spectacular. Most of the time when I see a biog in the paper the 'achiever' was already doing well from a very early age.
To give me hope that achieving at this stage in life is possible I would like to hear of people who went on to make great achievements relatively late in their life (ie 30+) with not much happening before then. These can be anybody, famous or people you know, in any field, both creative and career wise. I haven't defined great achievement but I mean something rather outstanding (unusual I suppose) rather than 'passed my driving test' or 'got married'.
posted by razzman at 1:38 PM PST - 73 comments
This is embarassing: I would like to know if there is any surgery ( cosmetic or otherwise) to remove excessive rolls of skin I have on my belly after a serious amount of weight loss. With clothes on I look fine, but undressed I am so self conscious. I am very small, and my belly used to be much bigger, (pregnancy etc.) but now that it isn't there is nowhere for all that extra (stretched) skin to go. Any thoughts?
posted by anonymous at 1:32 PM PST - 16 comments
I have an Excel worksheet populated with data from columns A through IS. I’d like to hide columns but I am getting the following error: “Cannot shift objects off sheet.” Why?
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posted by phoenixc at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me identify this book... errr... sword! Bought it for 25 euros (30 dollars) in some junk shop and I really don't care if it's an antique or not because I just like how it looks, but I'm interested anyway.
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posted by Skyanth at 12:34 PM PST - 18 comments
What is up with television commercials that get cut off, played over, or otherwise mishmashed by other commercials on cable television?
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posted by nelleish at 12:04 PM PST - 8 comments
So after my water heater started leaking (a water heater that was located curiously in the attic), I've lost about half the ceiling in my bathroom to water damage.
Does anyone know a reasonably priced and RELIABLE handyman/contractor in the Tampa Bay area? I'm in North Tampa, near Lutz, if that helps. Speed is of the essence, since there is a giant, AC sucking hole in the ceiling.
The water heater has also been replaced already. I just need the ceiling fixed.
posted by Ikazuchi at 12:01 PM PST - 6 comments
How much does an
x% ethanol gasoline blend product reduce mileage? Does the environmental benefit from ethanol blends outweigh the increased consumption of gasoline products? Or is the benefit negligible for the consumer?
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posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:57 AM PST - 12 comments
My older brother was born with a medical condition that I would like more information about.
Being from a third world country does not help finding a label or diagnosis for it, so I will try to explain it as best as I can and hopefully someone will pinpoint it.
I have been a US resident for a while and I am unfortunately not with him to see a doctor and find the answers that I need. From what I know it is incurable but who knows, maybe there is something out there that can help him out.
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posted by convex at 11:19 AM PST - 11 comments
I received a Montreal municipal ticket for public drunkenness. Do I get any sort of record if I pay the ticket (thus pleading guilty)?
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posted by azman at 11:09 AM PST - 4 comments
Rufus at Carnegie Hall. Were you there? How was it? And if you weren't there, did you read online an especially good review? Thanks.
posted by matteo at 10:46 AM PST - 5 comments
What are some songs that were shocking or sensational when they first came out - even got banned from radio play - which are now considered so humdrum that they're played on "easy listening" or "soft rock" or perhaps even "family safe" stations?
posted by dmd at 9:43 AM PST - 62 comments
I am just starting the process of applying for a home loan.
I've attended a first-time home buyer seminar in my city, read tons of books and have done my homework regarding mortgage options, home buying process, etc. I have an excellent credit score, and one debt (car payment), and make a decent salary. I've been advised to deal with a direct lender as I could get better rates, and fewer fees with them than through a mortgage broker.
My problem is, I get virtually no response from the lenders. They take my information to start the pre-qual/pre-approval process, then nothing. They don't call back, and don't return my calls. This has happened 4 times in the last month.
Has anyone else experience this? I live in Southern California (LA/Southbay area); do lenders here not need the business? I have never seen this issue addressed in home buying books or websites.
Any insight, advice or recommenations?
posted by socrateaser at 9:12 AM PST - 10 comments
Who is the famous guitarist whose name sounds like "King Gannom?" I am transcribing an interview and my respondent refers to someone whose name sounds like "King Gannom" but I can't find any person named that. Is there a famous guitarist (maybe from the 50s, 60s, or 70s) whose name sounds like that?
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posted by arcticwoman at 8:50 AM PST - 20 comments
I need some help creating graphics with a southern(US)-theme. What feels or looks distinctly southern to you?
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posted by FunkyHelix at 8:21 AM PST - 38 comments
Has anyone tasted a coffee cherry? How about a guarana berry? Most of the caffeine we ingest is derived from these apparently-edible little red fruits, but I have never seen a fresh one in the U.S. Is it possible to mail order some? What do they taste like?
posted by clango at 7:43 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm organizing a non-fiction writing group and I wanted to use a group blog to publish our pieces. Where should I open the blog?
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posted by mirileh at 7:06 AM PST - 12 comments
Okay, I have two weeks at the end of July when I have nothing planned, and want to do something a bit different that is going to be something to write home about as such. I'm 18 and off to University at end of September and have lined up plans for the rest of my holidays, just not anything for these two weeks.
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posted by philsi at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
I painted a room (two coats) a darkish color, with an eggshell finish. I now find the eggshell finish brings out the flaws in the wall and looks too shiny for my taste.
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posted by Blue Buddha at 6:32 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking for suggestions for an island (or other warm place) vacation (4-5 nights) for my family in January.
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posted by Framer at 5:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Aspergers Syndrome and Yu-Gi-Oh: What activities could fill-out popular Yu-Gi-Oh sessions to help build confidence and sociability in teenagers with Aspergers?
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posted by grahamwell at 5:47 AM PST - 6 comments
How might I attach my (broken) wi-fi antenna to my PowerBook, or to a (non existent) PCMCIA wireless card...?
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posted by skylar at 5:37 AM PST - 7 comments
My new company Windows XP laptop does single-click, internet browser style opening for all icons on my desktop and in explorer. It is driving me mad, how can I go to good, old fashioned double clicking?
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posted by bryak at 4:39 AM PST - 7 comments
OncologyFilter: An immediate family member has colorectal cancer. I need advice and recommendations in several areas.
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posted by mykescipark at 4:03 AM PST - 14 comments
I use Firefox/1.5 as my browser. The problem: the screen jumps around like crazy, like the computer is in the middle of an earthquake.
The screen started being shaky and jumpy right after I attempted to download Google's toolbar.
So, I unloaded the toolbar; it did no good....the screen stills jumps around.
So I even uninstalled Firefox and re-downloaded it.....still no good.
Things are so bad I went back to Internet Explorer! Although IE 7 isn't too bad.....but I miss my Firefox! Please help!
posted by JackO23 at 3:34 AM PST - 7 comments
What options do me and my wife have in terms of taking a career break/going travelling/working abroad?
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posted by Hartster at 2:37 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm in a spacey mood today, and to that end I'd like to ask for your collective recommendations for good space related documentaries/videos - preferably web based for instant gratification :)
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posted by BishopsLoveScifi at 1:20 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I work out and lose weight without triggering the gout that has repeatedly sabotaged my weight-loss efforts?
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posted by Didaskalos at 1:00 AM PST - 5 comments
DyerFilter: If you have read Wayne Dyer's book The Power of Intention and applies its teachings/ideals/principles or whatever you call it to your life, how has it worked for you?
posted by miltoncat at 12:18 AM PST - 1 comments
June 18
OK. Here's another question about a book I read as a kid, 25 or 30 years ago. It was a collection of short stories where truly horrible things happened...
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posted by solid-one-love at 11:21 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for information on Vesa 2.0, as far as usage in assembly (fasm) and c++ (gcc) goes. The reason i'm looking for this is because i'm interested in making a software rendered realtime 3d lib, so if you have any info on that (software libs) as well, it would be most helpful.
posted by xteraco at 10:05 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm hoping someone can help me remember the title of a book I read a long time ago. When I was in middle school, I picked up a fantasy book at the library that I absolutely loved. This many years later, I can't remember the title or author for the life of me.
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posted by jxpx777 at 9:53 PM PST - 11 comments
My wife and I have two computers and are looking 2 player online (or offline) games that we can play together for fun.
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posted by Hands of Manos at 8:58 PM PST - 18 comments
I just had a long talk with my ex-boss, who's back as a consultant. She just told me that she let one of my coworkers stay with her after he got out of recovery, she was keeping it a secret (because it's weird, and because she was still his boss for half the time), she just kicked him out yesterday. I knew he was in recovery, but I didn't know the details (or which drugs). He is a long-term crack addict, went into rehab for a week, but is now back at work and back partying every night (she isn't sure if he's back on drugs, but I'd assume so). His work has been erratic for the year I've been there, and he's prone to aggressive, random, ten minute rants. He's late for everything, snappy, sleazy, and totally inappropriate in the office...
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posted by crabintheocean at 8:29 PM PST - 42 comments
Help me go abroad to South Africa this fall. What should I pack if the program I'm going on involves a series of homestays?
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posted by names are hard at 8:19 PM PST - 5 comments
HoneymoonFilter: my fiance and I have settled on Aruba (although we're willing to consider the other ABC islands) for our late October-early November honeymoon; however, we're stuck on the details.
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posted by wildeepdotorg at 7:27 PM PST - 6 comments
HTML/CSS-Filter: Why won't my page keep its width properly? One row keeps expanding over all the others.
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posted by taita_cakes at 6:47 PM PST - 12 comments
Indonesia: Should I go? How long for and where? What about a visa? 18,000 islands await me...
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posted by 0bvious at 6:13 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm going to be starting a Master's degree in economics in September and I've never taken an economics course in my life. My undergraduate degree was in pure mathematics. I've been given a few economics textbooks to help get me up to speed. I was wondering if anyone could suggest to me any light reading that would help introduce me to economics and more financially based mathematics. Thanks.
posted by jplank at 5:48 PM PST - 17 comments
In an effort to avoid spending half my trip to NYC in the line-up at TKTS, I'd found the www.entertainment-link.com site, for discount theatre tickets. Problem is, I can't find much info on it, and I'm nervous i'll be handing my credit card number to some nefarious entity. Anyone have any experience with the site, or, alternatively, another recommendation for avoiding long TKTS lines?
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posted by Kololo at 5:35 PM PST - 19 comments
What makes your todo list work for you? I don't care if it's digital or on papter, I want to know how you got in the habit of using a todo list everyday.
posted by the giant pill at 4:19 PM PST - 33 comments
Driving up the California coast from LA to San Fran, 101 to 1, before turning inland at Santa Cruz. Looking for recommendations for great places to stay (relatively cheap) and great things to do along the way. Big Sur is definite, and I'm looking to overnight in the area. Everyone has favorites along this route. I want to hear 'em all.
posted by fourcheesemac at 3:45 PM PST - 25 comments
Sometimes when I come out of a movie I get a beautiful feeling of clarity and focus. I have some questions about this.
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posted by teleskiving at 3:42 PM PST - 24 comments
I'm moving from New England to Southern Florida and I need to buy a car. Should I bother to look here, or just wait until after I move? I'm more likely to purchase outright than to lease, so mileage restrictions aren't much of an issue.
posted by feloniousmonk at 1:51 PM PST - 10 comments
Do I REALLY need to be listed on my tenants auto insurance as an additional driver if I'm never going to drive the car?
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posted by matty at 1:16 PM PST - 11 comments
(Mp3 Player Filter) -- Can someone please tell me if the Creative Zen Vision:M will either play shows you buy from itunes or if it's own software has its own similar types of shows you can buy too?
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posted by skepticallypleased at 1:14 PM PST - 6 comments
Adobe Illustrator question: How can I get Illustrator to smooth out the pen line segments I'm drawing?
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posted by zek at 12:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Driving from San Francisco to Seattle: how do we plan a pleasant 4-day trip up the west coast?
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posted by paulrockNJ at 11:31 AM PST - 7 comments
Is there a way to make the entirety of the graphical interface of OS X not only look but behave (as much as reasonably possible) like OS 9? (Again: I am not solely interested in the appearance of the window max/min/close widgets.)
posted by Mr. Six at 11:29 AM PST - 10 comments
extinction tracker? ... is anyone tracking the daily list of vanishing species from this planet? like some sort of online resource of known exctinctions as they happen?
posted by specialk420 at 9:25 AM PST - 9 comments
I like my mouse fast. I recently switched from a run of the mill 1024x768 CRT to a 1920x1200 LCD, and during the switch the speed of my mouse has stayed the same, rather than changing proportionately with the larger resolution. I already had my mouse set to the quickest speed on the old smaller screen, and I can't make the slider go any higher. Do I have any other options? (I'm on WinXP, btw)
posted by northernsoul at 8:23 AM PST - 10 comments
What would happen if I plug a non-keyboard/mouse into the USB ports on my KVM switch?
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posted by jozxyqk at 7:49 AM PST - 8 comments
What is the most important thing your father ever taught you, either explicitly or through example?
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posted by craniac at 7:45 AM PST - 98 comments
I need recommendations for a wireless ADSL network router with at least 6 network ports that will log websites visited
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posted by toocan at 7:00 AM PST - 4 comments
First girl has middle name Moonbeam. Second girl has middle name Rainbow. What's a good middle name for a third girl in a similar vein?
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posted by meehawl at 6:54 AM PST - 92 comments
my friend's computer is dead and is considering not buying a new one. wtf? I know, Insanity. Whats the cheapest way to get him back on a PC that can email, surf the web, handle office documents and listen to music and maybe play movies.
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posted by Tryptophan-5ht at 3:39 AM PST - 15 comments
How do you uniquely route traffic from a large number of domains to a single server?
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posted by Mutant at 12:10 AM PST - 17 comments
June 17
I don't think my boss is paying his payroll taxes... should I be concerned?
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posted by risk at 10:49 PM PST - 25 comments
I have been looking for a non-java web traffic stats service that provides referral link information. I have only been able to find non-java ones that do not provide this information (they just count hits but don't tell you where they came from). I need non-java because sites like lulu.com etc. don't allow java services like the very good statcounter.
posted by Moose at 8:22 PM PST - 14 comments
If I shot in 24p advanced mode on a Panasonic DVX-100, what is the correct frame rate that Final Cut Pro should be capturing?
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posted by ArsncHeart at 7:13 PM PST - 8 comments
On My Windows XP: I have been using
LC ISO Creator to create ISOs from CD/DVD-ROMs. Once I have a ISO I can mount it using
Microsoft's Virtual CD-ROM Control Panel.
On My Mac: How do I create ISO files from CD/DVD-ROMs on my Mac (for free?) I have a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X (Tiger). I want my ISO file to work on Windows, Macs, Linux (maybe ISO 9660?).
posted by honorguy7 at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Are there actually well paying (enough to support a family) English Teaching jobs in Italy? Euro MeFites, I'd love to hear from you. Much
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posted by snsranch at 6:25 PM PST - 5 comments
UK/EU flight. My friend's plane was 3 hours late, flying Southampton to Edinburgh, making her miss a wedding. I have an inkling that this means she is likely to be able to make her airline pay out under recent EU law. Is this the case and if so what's the best way to make them pay?
posted by biffa at 5:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Suppose it was possible to move between 2006 and thousands/millions of years ago.
And suppose I snatched a baby from a 2006 maternity ward and swapped it with a baby born in the year 0006 as they lay in their maternity ward.
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posted by selton at 5:14 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there a way I can scan multiple photos without having to click through dialog box after dialog box?
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posted by CXImran at 5:08 PM PST - 10 comments
If you had $1600 USD/mo in after-tax income, absolutely no debt, $15K (US) in savings, and a job that allowed you to work from anywhere in the world with a net connection, where would you live?
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posted by fuzzbean at 5:05 PM PST - 54 comments
Would you substitute chicken stock for chicken broth (or vice versa) in a recipe? How interchangable are they?
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posted by 1fish2fish at 4:40 PM PST - 16 comments
For anyone in the NYC area, you know those spray paint artists who make the "galaxy" pictures? They're usually around Time Square, making their pictures for crowds and selling them. Do you know what this style of art is called?
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posted by ®@ at 3:57 PM PST - 13 comments
I have a trenchcoat that ties in the front, but I can't for the life of me figure out how to make a bow that doesn't look lopsided. Is there an illustrated guide to this somewhere? I've checked Google, but all I can find are guides to making floral bows or tying neckties.
posted by zembla3 at 3:35 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm wanting to get in to mountain/off-road biking. What do I need and what do I need to know?
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posted by JPigford at 2:49 PM PST - 15 comments
Volvo 240 glovebox - mine won't stay closed. Please supply creative solutions beyond Velcro.
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posted by vers at 2:40 PM PST - 12 comments
Some weird stuff appeared on my lawn in the past few days. Is it a problem, and if so, how do I get rid of it? Link to a photo is included inside...
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posted by gwenzel at 2:29 PM PST - 12 comments
What are great summertime biology-themed date/experience/outings based from the Chicagoland area? (Drivable okay)
posted by onalark at 12:20 PM PST - 16 comments
In May, I graduated from university. Help me figure out what to do with/for my working life!
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posted by Alterscape at 11:34 AM PST - 9 comments
If you believe BonJovi, love is a
social disease. What other songs link love and infectious diseases, metaphorically or otherwise?
posted by obliquicity at 11:11 AM PST - 28 comments
CSS, 3-column layout, max-width on the centre column, side columns "sticking" to the centre column. Possible?
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posted by Leon at 10:52 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for creative gift ideas for my girlfriend's birthday. Preferably ideas for things that could make a "long distance" package...
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posted by coolin86 at 9:22 AM PST - 9 comments
Lately my computer (Powerbook, OS X 10.4.6, wireless ADSL internet) has been giving up halfway through downloading files. What's going on?
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posted by teem at 9:13 AM PST - 3 comments
Can a car have two different insurance policies that are being paid by two different people? Is it possible to make insurance claims on both, if the car is involved in an accident? (More inside)
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posted by JFunk2800 at 9:02 AM PST - 8 comments
I have installed a questionable codec pack. Now video doesn't work correctly and I can't burn DVDs. How do I remove the codecs that I installed and what codecs should I be using?
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posted by Botunda at 6:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Roadtrip advice. LA-Denver in 49 hours. Where to sleep, what to see along the way?
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posted by Amizu at 5:31 AM PST - 6 comments
What is the real name for the social phenomenon my wife and I call the "Harvard Pause"?
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posted by jshelus at 5:06 AM PST - 25 comments
June 16
Dublinfilter: Where can I buy PDAs in the centre of Dublin? Preferably Palm PDAs, but not exclusively.
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posted by PuGZ at 11:10 PM PST - 8 comments
I carry too much in my jeans pockets--cell phone, keys, wallet--but it's stuff I need pretty much all the time. Is there another way to keep it all on me, without, like, wearing a fanny pack?
posted by scrawlyman at 10:57 PM PST - 38 comments
I'm looking for a mirror of the link originally posted
here. Does one exist? If so, where?
posted by x_3mta3 at 10:53 PM PST - 5 comments
My TIVO is possessed. Pushing the directional arrows no longer moves it one space in that direction, but starts it moving that way and then keeps going! This is seriously hampering my TIVO watching.
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posted by JonahBlack at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
My dialup is crosstalking with my wifes cable internet connection. She works from home and has a dedicated cable internet connection with VOIP. Only her fax is connected to the phone line. She can hear my system dial up and sometimes can hear my phone call conversations over her VIOP. My office phone connection passes through my modem. The phone is not a wireless. Both services share an underground conduit coming into the house. The cable company sent a Tech out who could not find any problems on my wifes system. What can I check out on my POTS before I blow $100 on a visit from a phone Co. Tech?
posted by Raybun at 8:09 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me identify these contact lenses, allegedly Cooper Vision Frequency One Dailies!
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posted by ajbw at 8:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Hello MetaFilter. This is my first question, so I thought I'd start with something easy. I'm looking for a a USB hub that runs off it's own adapter. Any recommendations?
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posted by AndrewH at 7:18 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for a gym, health club, or obstacle course in Baton Rouge, Louisiana that has a rope climb.
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posted by rentalkarma at 7:10 PM PST - 4 comments
I had an insurance adjuster come by my house to look at damage caused by a recent hail storm. During a follow-up phone conversation, she mentioned that the checks would be made out jointly to me and my mortgage company. Why do they do this?
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posted by pjern at 6:17 PM PST - 9 comments
FIFA World Cup -- in today's ARG SMT 6-0 drubbing it was clear when viewed slow motion on TiVo that goals #3 and #4 came off the feet of the opposing players. Question -- does anyone care? The players actedf the same and the announcers didn't note any difference. Is this standard operating procedure when the scoring is "close enough" by an offensive player?
posted by queue_strategy at 5:51 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm looking for information concerning a recent workplace shooting in the Maryland or DC area, resulting in the death of a police officer.
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posted by Ian A.T. at 5:21 PM PST - 4 comments
Where can I get a bulk order of the classic style megaphones? (Classic meaning preferably not plastic, but I'll compromise on that if the megaphones are cheap and large.) Color not an issue as long as the megaphones are able to be painted. Bonus for free stenciling.
posted by daviss at 4:33 PM PST - 2 comments
What did you do during the war, font question:
I have found the perfect letter 'B' for a tribute tattoo. It is the elegant
Schneidler by the German designer, Friedrich Hermann Ernst Schneidler, who is sometimes referred to as F. H. Schneidler. (The lower roll of the 'B' looks like my grandfather's belly in profile.)
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posted by captainscared at 3:12 PM PST - 3 comments
I accidentally deleted my phpBB admin account while attempting to delete myself as a user, now I can't admin my own forum! What now?
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posted by RoseovSharon at 2:23 PM PST - 3 comments
Are there portable dvd players that can read cbr files?
posted by Hesychia at 1:58 PM PST - 7 comments
Is it against the law for US citizens or residents to trade on overseas futures markets such as TradeSports.com?
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posted by sebrenner at 1:37 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm looking for a quote that I vaguely remember as "Anyone who goes to sleep before midnight has something to hide", along with any quotes with a similar message.
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posted by IvyMike at 1:33 PM PST - 19 comments
Floridafilter: How is it best to get from the Port of Miami to the Ft. Lauderdale airport?
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posted by Sheppagus at 1:17 PM PST - 4 comments
We just rennovated the kitchen and now have a garbage disposal and dishwasher that neither of us ever had before. Dos and don'ts for what we should put down the disposal?
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posted by AstroGuy at 12:46 PM PST - 45 comments
Time to get a new hard drive? I got a BSOD. When I restarted, my second hard drive was gone. I opened the computer case, unplugged the cable, plugged it back in and the hard drive came back. But for how long? Is this a sign that the hard drive is about to give up? The drive is about 3 years.
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posted by Termite at 12:44 PM PST - 10 comments
I would like to upgrade my company's aging phone hardware from a Lucent PartnerMail system to Asterisk. Can anyone point me to a site, or worklog detailing something of this nature? We would like to keep our existing phones, and I'm not sure if and how it would support these phones.
posted by jackofsaxons at 12:35 PM PST - 6 comments
Is there any law against drinking (alcohol) in public? Or is it being inebriated in public? Or neither?
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posted by D Wiz at 12:29 PM PST - 38 comments
I'm looking for a company that can print a custom T shirt design and that will ship to Europe.
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posted by TheDonF at 12:02 PM PST - 7 comments
My wife and I received some fancy china for our wedding. Now that we have been married 6 years and have only ever used it ONCE ... we think we want to sell it. Any ideas where to get the most money for it? And how would we ship it without it breaking?
posted by Wiggo at 11:47 AM PST - 11 comments
Recently I applied for an apartment and put down a $600 deposit. I was told $450 of the deposit was refundable. I didn't take the apartment, and they took all my money.
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posted by MonkNoiz at 11:23 AM PST - 17 comments
Family-friendly audiobooks and/or book content reviews? (Have you read
The Kite Runner?
Never Let Me Go?
Jonathan Strange & Mr. Norrell?)
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posted by rafter at 11:16 AM PST - 30 comments
I built a media PC long ago. Our old house's layout allowed me to place the whole shebang in the laundry room, but the new house does not. The wife (correctly) surmises that it is too loud to have in the living room. Need some help with my options.
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posted by RustyBrooks at 11:16 AM PST - 16 comments
CareerChangeFilter: Im currently a network engineer/administrator and have been for the past 7 years. I want to change careers. Specifically i want to work in the F & I department of a motorcycle dealership. Im in Texas.
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posted by flipmiester99 at 11:00 AM PST - 3 comments
Just bought the Sirius Satelite Sportster unit and portable bombox. I live and work in NYC. Now , I have asked around and have repeatedly been told that living in NYC will not be a problem in a 'reception' sense. My father seems to think that there are too many buildings and obstructions for me to ever get a decent dignal from my aprtment or office. ...
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posted by TwilightKid at 9:31 AM PST - 4 comments
The company I work for is probably moving away from our parent company into a 3400 sq. ft. building of our own.
I have the task (opportunity) to suggest how we can set up this office for our 31 people. The question is, is there a non-traditional option that is better than the standard cube farm, but is still inexpensive and effective?
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posted by quirked at 9:28 AM PST - 17 comments
Mac OS X software is sometimes known for excellent UIs. Is this something that only comes with Cocoa. Or are there applications written using another framework (specifically wxWidgets) that have great UIs?
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posted by schwa at 9:05 AM PST - 13 comments
My wife is an art history professor who uses a mac, and has a large collection of scans of images. She needs an orderly way to organize the scans for sensible, easy retrieval.
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posted by davidvan at 9:01 AM PST - 13 comments
Online payments: I need a way to invoice and have clients pay invoices online. Not with Paypal because that requires too many hoops for the client. Preferably with something that will allow payments via a credit card using Authorize.net or Paypal Web Payments Pro.
