July 2009 Archives
July 31
In Search of Ancient Astronaut Pix
In Search Of..... an illustration of an 'ancient astronaut' from one of Erich Von Daniken's early books. [more inside]
posted by maryh at 11:21 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by maryh at 11:21 PM PST - 15 comments
How can I find someone willing to let me, an amateur, design a website for them for practice?
How can I find someone willing to let me, an amateur, design a website for them for practice? [more inside]
posted by oracle bone at 9:50 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by oracle bone at 9:50 PM PST - 18 comments
How do I find the motivation to leave the house?
Long-term cabin fever, please help me get out of the house. [more inside]
posted by Danila at 8:39 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Danila at 8:39 PM PST - 17 comments
Popsicle mold in Toronto?
Where in Toronto (or failing that, online) can I buy a popsicle/ice pop mold? You'd think they'd be everywhere, but I can't find one. [more inside]
Pregnant nanny.
Our nanny, who is otherwise *perfect*, just informed us that she is pregnant. She would like to continue working through the pregnancy and after her child is born. Is this a good idea? [more inside]
Why internet slow
Frequently, web pages time out and won't load--why is this happening? [more inside]
posted by Citizen Premier at 7:56 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Citizen Premier at 7:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Greece [Athens/Ios] - what should I absolutely do or see?
So I'm heading to the island of Ios with friends in late august. Our plans mostly involve drinking and beaches, but I'm wondering what I should check out before/after the island, in Athens or otherwise on the mainland. Bonus points for interesting things that aren't complete tourist traps, of course - I'm naturally going to go see the Acropolis, and am resigned to the multi-hour line-up for it, but would rather avoid such for anything else.
Also I'm going through the Pimsleur Greek course, so Greek-only attractions will (hopefully) be fine by the time I get there.
And, naturally, I'd be pretty psyched to meet any MeFi people on Ios or the mainland. I promise I'm not crazy!
posted by pahalial at 7:22 PM PST - 6 comments
And, naturally, I'd be pretty psyched to meet any MeFi people on Ios or the mainland. I promise I'm not crazy!
posted by pahalial at 7:22 PM PST - 6 comments
My PSU gonna esplode?!?!!11one
My computer's PSU is rattling, is that a major problem or just an annoyance? [more inside]
Starter acoustic guitar/learning to play guitar recs
I need to learn how to play guitar. I'd like to start on an acoustic so I won't have to lug an amp around all the time. What type of acoustic should I start off with and what is the best way to learn? Websites? Lessons? [more inside]
What is the best time to eat, nap, exercise and take caffeine when I have to stay up until 2:30 AM?
What is the best time to eat, nap, exercise and take caffeine when I have to stay up until 2:30 AM and want to be as alert and productive as possible during the evening? My alarm goes off at 9AM so napping is almost a must. [more inside]
New Orleans jog / walk trails & a hair saloon
New Orleans: looking for a hair saloon, places to jog, places to walk. [more inside]
Quilting for Lazy Non-Quilters
Are there services to assemble your quilt squares for you? In other words, can I pay someone to make a quilt out of a bunch of decorated squares of fabric that I provide? [more inside]
Meeting a crazy ex?
Should I meet my crazy ex boyfriend, one that was a huge emotional disaster? [more inside]
Help me help his penis (and my sex life)
How can I tactfully tell my boyfriend that I think he has phimosis, which I feel is the main cause of his erection problems? [more inside]
The science of smiling and the sound of the voice
I read this great study (I think it was Psychological in origin) some many months ago about research showing that people can reliably tell if you are smiling over the telephone. Does anyone know from who or where this came?
posted by tybeet at 4:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by tybeet at 4:36 PM PST - 3 comments
White Hat Avatar?
Regarding the term: "white hat avatar." I'm embarrassed to ask, but what does this mean?
A question about Robocop 2. Really.
Robocop 2, for those of you who've missed this *ahem* masterpiece, involved a drug called Nuke. I need to know the name of the capsules the drug came in. [more inside]
posted by mgrichmond at 4:33 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by mgrichmond at 4:33 PM PST - 6 comments
How do you find freelance work?
Hearing aid help
What resources are available for financial assistance for hearing aids? [more inside]
M seeking shirts; inquire within.
I'm a male looking for a button-down shirt available in different, solid colors that's wrinkle-free (no ironing) and has no shirt pocket. I need a modern/athletic fit. Looking for both long-sleeve and short-sleeve. (A good example is this, but it's not wrinkle-free.)
posted by reductiondesign at 3:41 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by reductiondesign at 3:41 PM PST - 13 comments
Governator in Better Days
I'm looking for a B&W 70s picture of Arnold Schwarzenegger in a tuxedo with a large buck-toothed grin and bad hair backstage after winning an award (for, I assume, Stay Hungry in 1977). [more inside]
posted by benzenedream at 3:02 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by benzenedream at 3:02 PM PST - 3 comments
What's the PIT like at a rock concert in Camden, NJ? (Susquehanna Bank Center)
Will I like PIT area tickets for a rock concert at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden, NJ? [more inside]
Google Apps calendar and gmail.com calendar: can they get along?
How do I work with both my Google Apps Calendar and my Gmail calendar? Bonus points: on a G1/Android phone. [more inside]
posted by zippy at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by zippy at 2:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Need to de-stress quick
What books resemble Meatball wiki/Wikipedia policies?
What books on community organizing most closely resemble Meatball Wiki and/or Wikipedia's policies and guidelines?
Help me remember a story about a many making lots of money dry cleaning.
Recently I read a story that went along the lines of a man who offered to do a company's dry cleaning for $10, which they paid. Then the next week he charged $20 and they paid. Eventually he was charging loads for their dry cleaning.
I can't for the life of me recall who the company was or where I even read about it. Does anyone have any info or perhaps recall reading the same story recently?
posted by Hates_ at 2:07 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by Hates_ at 2:07 PM PST - 7 comments
What computer games feature the offices of the game developer inside the game?
What computer games feature the offices of the game developer inside the game? [more inside]
How to keep off the HOA's lawn?
Advice for renting a townhouse that's part of a HOA? [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb at 1:30 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by specialagentwebb at 1:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Longer periods between nursing/pumping sessions?
Breastfeeding filter: I'm breastfeeding a 5 month old, and pumping at work full time. Is it ok to sometimes go 4-5 hours, maybe 6 without pumping or nursing? [more inside]
Lead testing next steps
My wife and I recently had some lead testing done in our apartment which turned up some very high levels. Now we are trying to figure out what to do next. Issues involving lead testing, abatement, leases and tenancy inside. [more inside]
How to label pictures before putting into albums?
How do I label pictures I'm putting into albums? [more inside]
posted by gtr at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by gtr at 12:57 PM PST - 5 comments
Losing a contact (and not in the "fall out of your eye onto the carpet" way)
On a mac, in the address book program, is there any way to sort contacts or have a group, that shows the contacts that have been most recently created? [more inside]
Massage Therapy Q & A
What's that weird feeling when you get a relaxing massage? No really? Medically? [more inside]
What is the laptop of manual typewriters?
Are there manual portable typewriter that can fit in my bag for nomadic letter writing? The brands that seem available seem so unwieldy that I could not see carrying them around. [more inside]
posted by elationfoundation at 11:47 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by elationfoundation at 11:47 AM PST - 16 comments
Otterwa?
Are there any animals in the Ottawa (Canada) area likely to be harmed by flushable cat litter?
posted by Jairus at 11:41 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Jairus at 11:41 AM PST - 3 comments
What really happens if you skip jury duty?
What really happens if you skip jury duty? [more inside]
posted by nooneyouknow at 11:30 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by nooneyouknow at 11:30 AM PST - 22 comments
Lean and Mean
Help a skinny guy shape up! more after the jump! [more inside]
Chicago to New York for cheap with a week of notice?
Please help me find the cheapest way to get from Chicago to New York late next week! [more inside]
posted by jordanlewis at 11:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by jordanlewis at 11:26 AM PST - 7 comments
Stop my cats bringing home takeout dinners
My cats have started bringing wildlife in again and it's, frankly, a health hazard. I'd love to try and implement something like Flo Control to bar the little sods if they've brought takeaway but otherwise let them wander in and out freely. I want suggestions on off the shelf products I could buy and/or hints on how to do it myself... [more inside]
Is there such a thing as a urine-resistant sofa?
Is there such a thing as a good looking, comfortable, urine-resistant sofa? [more inside]
Batch cooking chicken breasts?
Best ways to cook large number of boneless chicken breasts at one time? [more inside]
posted by evening at 11:02 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by evening at 11:02 AM PST - 15 comments
Oh, so that's why I've been sweeping up so many leaves lately.
How do I save my house plants from a sudden pest infestation? [more inside]
One Battery, Multiple Tools
One battery, multiple tools: for what line of power tools did I see a commercial that featured one battery that you could switch out between the tools? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 10:14 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 10:14 AM PST - 12 comments
High school honors
Is there any way to prove someone was awarded/received a high school honor such as induction into the National Honor Society or being a National Merit Scholarship finalist? [more inside]
money for nothing
How can I contest a fixit ticket and not pay $500? [more inside]
Exciting recipes for the newly vegetarian?
We are dipping our toes into vegetarianism. What recipes make you excited to be vegetarian? Bonus points for grill & crockpot options. [more inside]
Suggestions for a lightweight, portable, decent sounding bass rig?
Help me defy the laws of physics and make a decent bass sound with a tiny box. [more inside]
posted by quarterframer at 10:03 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by quarterframer at 10:03 AM PST - 12 comments
Back walk massage in Tokyo?
I've got a bad back and neck from playing piano and double-bass a large part of my life, and lately working a lot at the computer. Since I'm in Tokyo for another couple of days or so, I thought I'd ask around for the absolute best massage in town, that also won't break the bank. (It's a pretty sizable traveler's bank, but I'm not rich.)
I've seen the (in?)famous massage where a woman (men are too heavy me guess) walks on the back and cracks the joints. Is that something recommended? Looks darn cool! :)
How do I enable print layout when opening attached .docs in Outlook 2003?
Outlook 2003 user here-- is there a way to open .doc attachments in print layout, instead of (what I consider useless) reading layout?
posted by stevedee at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by stevedee at 8:51 AM PST - 4 comments
Do I need a formatl certification to break into the technical writing field?
Technical Writing -- Can I break into it without a degree/certification? and how? [more inside]
Mystery male organ pains (NSFW)
Mystery male organ pains (NSFW). Doctors I've seen before couldn't figure out the cause. What could it be and who should I see about this in Montreal, Quebec? [more inside]
Blow-up-doll retailer in NYC?
Last-minute bachelor's party shopping in downtown Manhattan: looking for stores that sell cheap inflatable ladies (decorative, plentiful). [more inside]
posted by micturator at 8:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by micturator at 8:28 AM PST - 6 comments
how can get myself to go "all in" in my relationship?
I am living in limbo in my relationship, not fully commiting or making efforts to make it better, but too scared to end it too. If I decide to go "all in" what sort of things should I do to make this relationship work? [more inside]
What does a qualitative dissertation look like for a quantitative grad student?
Defended the MA, it's on its way to being published. Great! Dissertation chair wants me to continue with the project, adding a qualitative/comparative component. Uh oh. [more inside]
How do I put screens on loft windows?
I just moved into an amazing raw industrial loft in Downtown Los Angeles. It has rotating warehouse style windows with no screens, and I'm being eaten alive by bugs. Any ideas about how to put screens on these windows or any not-too-costly alternate solutions? (Here's a picture.) I did a Google search, but can't find the formal name for this type of window, so I'm coming up empty.
posted by ljshapiro at 8:12 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ljshapiro at 8:12 AM PST - 18 comments
Where to buy electronic gift card?
Thank you filter: What are some good ways you can easily send a gift card to a co-worker? [more inside]
Fellowship Finance
I recently started graduate school supported by a National Science Foundation IGERT Fellowship and I just received my first paycheck--without any taxes taken out of it. Am I exempt from paying tax (state and federal) on my fellowship stipend because it's from the government? [more inside]
Who in Boston can help me figure out how shoes should fit?
Is there anyone in the Boston area who can help a girl with shoe fitting and shopping? I'm tired of getting blisters all the time and feeling like not even my sneakers are the right fit. I want to get advice on how shoes should fit my feet and what to look for when shopping. [more inside]
Firefox Restore Sesson Fail
Since upgrading to the latest Firefox (3.51?) the Session Restore feature which restores windows, tabs has NEVER worked. I get a white screen which says how embarrassing it is my previous session can't be restored.
I'd just like to start every session as a new one, it would save a lot of time, but can't figure out how to avoid the restore function.
The Mozilla/Firefox support site is so dense and discombobulated I can't find anything helpful there.
Any suggestions?
posted by NorthCoastCafe at 7:41 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by NorthCoastCafe at 7:41 AM PST - 5 comments
Finding a customs broker
How do you go about finding and choosing a customs broker? [more inside]
Seeking Denmark Bike Tour Routes
I'll be in Copenhagen for 10 days towards the end of August. I'd like to spend 3 or 4 days on a bicycle riding around outside the countryside. I'm not sure how to plan (do I need to plan?) the logistics for such an adventure. [more inside]
posted by steinwald at 7:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by steinwald at 7:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Shoegaze: Can anyone find these men's shoes (or something similar)?
Shoegaze: Can anyone find these men's shoes? [more inside]
Give me my money back
I just got my car from the impound, but I want to figure out a way to get my money back from the city (Jersey City,NJ). I don't think it should have been towed. [more inside]
posted by scrutiny at 7:10 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by scrutiny at 7:10 AM PST - 14 comments
Need to buy birdhouse in NYC, stat!
As my mom's birthday's coming up, I need to purchase a birdhouse in NYC today. I would like a wooden one that's mounted on the side of the tree. Cedar is preferable. Any ideas where I could get one?
Things to do in Montreal
Things to do in Montreal and vicinity, next week? [more inside]
posted by fourcheesemac at 6:28 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by fourcheesemac at 6:28 AM PST - 11 comments
cartoon hero names A-Z suitable for monkeys
I work in a lab with rhesus monkeys. They need names. For reasons of historical precedent and notational convenience, lab animals are usually named alphabetically, from A ("Abe") until you run out of monkeys. For reasons of awesomeness, we're naming our monkeys after spunky cartoon characters. So, please help me come up with the best comic/cartoon/superhero names for each letter of the alphabet. [more inside]
What can I expect from this bike race?
I'm participating in The Top Notch Triathlon tomorrow in Franconia, NH. I've never done an sort of competitive event like this. What can I expect, and are there any essential tips that I should know about? [more inside]
How to search through your own Facebook profile?
Is it possible to search through your own Facebook profile?
After having used Facebook for about two years now, I'm wondering: How am I supposed to find e. g. a posted link from a year ago?
Sure, I could scroll down my profile and always click on "show older posts" but this is really not the way it should work, should it?
Maybe I'm just completely ignorant, but could someone please point out, how you are able to search through the posted contents within your own profile?
Thanks, Bjoern
posted by Isdaron at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Isdaron at 6:07 AM PST - 10 comments
Surprise?
How can I get my mother from Pearson (Toronto) airport area to Barrie, Ontario on a Saturday? Two catches -- neither of us drives, and she's not actually flying in or out of the airport. [more inside]
Cheap "Dry Box" For Camera Gear?
Are there cheap alternatives for the large and elaborate "dry boxes" I see listed for use as dehumidified storage cabinets for lenses and other camera gear?
I've built up a little collection, live where the summer humidity is often high, and do not run my AC 24/7.
My first thought is that this is basically an airtight box with a bunch of dessicant inside. Can't really be that simple, though.
Resources for novice cartographer
What are some good resources for making my own maps? [more inside]
posted by mateuslee at 5:35 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mateuslee at 5:35 AM PST - 10 comments
Where should I live in the USA? I like music, culture, etc - but I need to be close to Europe.
Where should I live in the USA? I like music, culture, etc - but I need to be close to Europe. [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 4:13 AM PST - 80 comments
posted by wingless_angel at 4:13 AM PST - 80 comments
Naughty iPhone pix, we wants it
I would like to put naughty pictures on my iPhone without using iPhoto, preferably with a lock, so people can't accidently browse the porn stash. Is this possible and if so, how?
posted by artisticastronaut at 4:08 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by artisticastronaut at 4:08 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for light sociological holiday reading material
Looking for light, sociological holiday reading material... [more inside]
What are some good resources for learning to craft old tyres into products?
What are some good resources for learning to work with old tyres - crafting them into products and designs?
+or could you explain the basic processes? [more inside]
posted by Not Supplied at 3:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Not Supplied at 3:40 AM PST - 7 comments
A Question About "I" Vs. "Me"
I understand the normal rules for "I" and "Me" in sentences, but I simply cannot figure out the answer to this example.
What I want to say is that my dad and I are regional truckers (or me and my dad are regional truckers). If I stay true to the "I" vs."Me" formula I learned in school and eliminate the objective pronoun, the simplified version of the sentence can be written as either "I are regional truckers" or "me are regional truckers", and both of these look atrocious written down. I'm not a seasoned grammarian, but even I know that neither one of these seems to be the correct answer. Am I missing something?
posted by Buddy-Rey at 1:19 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Buddy-Rey at 1:19 AM PST - 24 comments
July 30
Dumpling feast.
Dumpling Extravaganza.....Please help me find the best dumplings in Brisbane, Australia. [more inside]
Help me matt my meat boy!
How to matt/frame a large piece of paper with a small graphic on it (Mark Ryden's Meat Boy) on a budget? [more inside]
Looking for online payroll service solutions
Looking for an online payroll services solution for myself and two part time employees. [more inside]
Can I drive with a malfunctioning ABS?
Is it dangerous and/or damaging to my car to drive with a malfunctioning ABS module? [more inside]
How to withhold virus infections (of the computer variety) from the ones you love?
Suggestions for cleaning a virus-infected Windows machine appearing in a non-administrator account without resort to (1) the administrator account or (2) a nuke and re-install? [more inside]
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 9:39 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 9:39 PM PST - 9 comments
How to produce specific audio tones?
Is there an instrument or gadget that will allow me to produce multiple tones of specified frequency simultaneously? [more inside]
Have you seen a beeswax shoe?
Wire armatures placed in a beehive and filled in by the bees to make creamy waxy simulacrae of various objects. The one I remember best is a high-heeled pump. Sound familiar? [more inside]
posted by dogrose at 8:41 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by dogrose at 8:41 PM PST - 5 comments
Can you ID this font?
Help me fertilize for the first time
I just bought a brand new house in mid-May. I've never owned a home before and I'm new to yard keeping. The entire yard was sodded in May. Recently my builder mentioned following Scott's four step process. I'm located in the midwest. Can you explain what Scott's four step process is?
Can you also point me to a link (preferably on Lowes.com) for exactly which fertilizer I should buy to use this week?
Any other tips to help a newbie?
Thank you!!
Keeping food on the table
Tired of lame meals and fast food. Help me stock the larder... [more inside]
maps in the old style
I am looking for images of old maps that have creatures drawn in the water. For example, perhaps a drawing of a sea serpent warning people seafarers to be on the lookout for monsters. Or mermaids, captioned with something like "thar be mermaids." I am sure I have seen plenty of maps like this, but I can't seem to find any at the moment. [more inside]
Help required for Excel VBA n00b
ExcelMacroFilter: Writing a macro that imports a series of .csv files into their own worksheets in the same workbook in Excel 2007 would save me ridiculous amounts of time. I have written a macro to import the files and rename the worksheet accordingly, but I'm new to VBA and can't for the life of me work out how to get Excel to automatically repeat the import from File_1.csv to File_x.csv. Help please? [more inside]
Why do women use black eyeliner on the bottom of their eyes?
Why do some women paint the bottom of their eyes with black eyeliner? I'm not talking about Goth women. These are women who are otherwise conventionally dressed, coiffed, and made up. I understand other make-up, such as mascara, lipstick, foundation, and blush, but do people really find dark eye bottoms attractive? They make me think of raccoons.
posted by espertus at 6:37 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by espertus at 6:37 PM PST - 32 comments
what to do with an ee degree
What can I do with an EE degree (either as an engineer or in another field) in and around New York City? [more inside]
Cover Your Tracks / Copyright Law
Does a principle called 'Cover Your Tracks' exist in copyright? [more inside]
posted by jfrancis at 6:25 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jfrancis at 6:25 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me plan a D&D Campaign
Dungeon Masters: Help me start planning and preparing a Dungeons and Dragons campaign for a group of seasoned players who've been a while between rolls of the dice... [more inside]
posted by Philby at 6:24 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Philby at 6:24 PM PST - 17 comments
Please help me understand an odd medical event.
Please help me understand an odd personal medical event. Ever since I was little I've had this funny thing happen from time to time and I've never understood what it is or heard of anyone else having it. My inner ears gets a "pressure" type feeling like when you are trying to pop them by opening your jaw and straining slightly. The funny thing is, this happens very uncomfortably with a strange powerful itch/funny feeling on my inner thigh/privates. It is quick and intense and rare, it stops when I itch. I have no idea what it is and would appreciate any explanation. Thanks!
posted by gibbsjd77 at 6:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by gibbsjd77 at 6:24 PM PST - 7 comments
please give me your summer squash recipes
I have 20 pounds (or more) of summer squash. What do I do with it? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 5:57 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel at 5:57 PM PST - 32 comments
Road trip suggestions?
Road trip! My mom and I are driving from Eastern Long Island to Stillwater, OK, via (tentatively) Harrisburg PA, Charleston WV, Mammoth Cave State Park KY, St Louis MO, and Bartlesville OK. I'd like suggestions of things we might do along the way, as this breaks down to only about 5 hours of driving per day, so we have some touristy time! [more inside]
posted by obliquicity at 5:46 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by obliquicity at 5:46 PM PST - 16 comments
Would an adapter work, or do I need a new power supply?
Do I need a new power supply with the correct connection, or can I get an adapter and not fry anything? [more inside]
GSM phone unlockers in Toronto
I'm in Toronto, and I need to get a GSM phone unlocked. How much should I expect to pay, and do you know of any reputable place where I can get this done? (I'm fond of my cheap, but well made phone, and am wary of letting just anyone play inside it).
posted by jb at 5:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by jb at 5:39 PM PST - 13 comments
How to mitigate the damage of a dreaded interview question?
Question-for-a-friend filter: How do you truthfully answer a job interview question about a previous job that you were asked to resign from, because you were an idiot? [more inside]
posted by liquado at 5:35 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by liquado at 5:35 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me plan a 30th birthday of incredible awesomeness.
Help me plan a super memorable, creative, unique and wonderful 30th birthday. [more inside]
What savory homemade goods survive the mail well?
I want to send a homemade gift package to a friend. The wrinkle: He doesn't eat sweets. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by eleanna at 4:49 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by eleanna at 4:49 PM PST - 19 comments
Can someone attend school full-time and still get unemployment in Illinois?
Is it legal to draw unemployment benefits in Illinois while attending college as a full-time student? [more inside]
Making an Indecent Proposal Halfway Decent
Best practices for proposing/having an affair? [more inside]
Gardasil off-label for men in SF
Who in San Francisco will prescribe Gardasil off-label to men? I figure there's probably a couple doctors around here doing it. Maybe someone practicing in the gay community? [more inside]
Am I trying to take down a mammoth or a mouse?
I have an idea for a web project, but barely any knowledge of code. Can I teach myself enough to do this on my own over weeks or months, or is what I want to do so complicated it'd take years to learn everything I'd need to know? [more inside]
I need power tools to rebuild my house
It's time to buy proper power tools and quit borrowing from the neighbors. I would like some recommendations on what has worked well for other people. [more inside]
How to find someone to travel with? (Strangers will do.)
Are there any websites that pair up lone backpackers/travellers with others who are also looking for companion(s) to travel with? [more inside]
I can has Wimmelbild?
The Adventures of the Black Hand Gang, are there other books that are similar? [more inside]
posted by dejah420 at 2:27 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by dejah420 at 2:27 PM PST - 12 comments
#1 in your discman & heart?
In the spirit of so many past excellent ask.mefi music questions, what is your all time favorite opening album track? I want to make a mixtape of awesome opening songs.
How would you prepare for a lumbar spinal fusion, given physical limitations and extreme emotional distress?
The spine isn't healing, in spite of doing everything exactly as the doctor said. Surgery is in the offing, but maybe not for another month or so. Given that we have this time to kill, how do we - and how does our daughter - prepare for the surgery to make it and life afterwards go better? [more inside]
posted by clarkstonian at 2:19 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by clarkstonian at 2:19 PM PST - 18 comments
Interesting, spooky, out-of-the-ordinary roadtrip stops within driving distance of Iowa?
Interesting, spooky, out-of-the-ordinary roadtrip stops within driving distance of Iowa? [more inside]
posted by jaynedanger at 2:04 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by jaynedanger at 2:04 PM PST - 28 comments
Computer Wash
Is there something akin to a professional car detailing service, but for computers?
I have looked online and briefly through the ask mefi forums but am not finding the information I want, maybe because I am not using correct keywords or maybe such a thing doesn't exist. [more inside]
Should I use llvm, or yacc/lex or what?
Should I use llvm as a backend for my multimedia programming language, is there a better alternative? [more inside]
Car shakes at 55 mph. What service do I need?
Car shakes at 55 mph. What service do I need? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig at 1:37 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by capitalist.pig at 1:37 PM PST - 21 comments
are there legal substances that mimic (some of) the effects of cocaine?
are there legal substances that mimic (some of) the effects of cocaine? [more inside]
How to re-disable car alarm after battery change
How can I re-disable the alarm on my 1997 Ford Ranger, which came back to life after a battery change? [more inside]
I want to have my cake and eat it, too!
Posting for a friend: Is it possible to go to law school, find the "one", and have a family, or do I just have to pick one? [more inside]
How can I become a better writer in English?
Help me be a better writer in English (as a second language) [more inside]
posted by papalotl at 1:19 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by papalotl at 1:19 PM PST - 16 comments
Waterpark my yard
Best backyard water/ sprinkler/ inflatable/slide/ bellyflop/ kill-the-lawn toys? [more inside]
Help me identify this... thing.
What is this strange organic thing that washed up on the lake shore at my parents house? [more inside]
posted by Paul KC at 12:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Paul KC at 12:59 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I teach English to a bunch of South Korean 4th graders?
In about a month I'm going to be teaching English to a bunch of 4th grade South Korean kids. Awesome. However, I've never taught anything, let alone a language. I'm looking for books, courses, tips, tricks, suggestions and anything else that might give me a little confidence. [more inside]
Bridal shower gift?
What should I send in absentia to my boyfriend's sister-in-law-to-be's shower? [more inside]
posted by teragram at 12:48 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by teragram at 12:48 PM PST - 8 comments
Bushwick, Brooklyn - Emerging Neighborhood or Pure Hype / Lies??
Moving within Brooklyn - Should I consider Bushwick as a potential neighborhood? [more inside]
posted by Julnyes at 12:48 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by Julnyes at 12:48 PM PST - 23 comments
Learning to be alone, but not totally.
How do I walk the fine line between being alone and working on myself and not throwing away a potentially great relationship? Also: how do you learn to be alone? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 12:30 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 12:30 PM PST - 21 comments
Yabba Dabba Do Song
What's that song from my childhood? Late 80's. A band was on TV performing this song. It may have been on local cable access so this is a long shot. It was about the Flintstones. [more inside]
Song for a striptease
Song suggestions needed for a pseudo striptease! [more inside]
Will a dog ruin my friendship with my cat?
My cats and I have a good thing going. Will introducing a puppy make them hate me forever? [more inside]
Alternatives to running a ground wire?
Will a surge protector or UPS plugged into an ungrounded outlet do anything to protect my electronics in the event of a power surge? [more inside]
men's pants problem
new full length mirror has revealed that I'm showing a bit more of myself than intended in my dress clothes (with a recent switch to boxer shorts)--advice?? [more inside]
posted by midwestguy at 11:12 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by midwestguy at 11:12 AM PST - 29 comments
What is this insect?
Insect ID please. What is this and any tips about reducing their number?
posted by Zinger at 11:07 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by Zinger at 11:07 AM PST - 22 comments
Which would make me fatter 10lb of fat, or 10lb of celery.
If I ate 1lb of fat each day for a week would I gain more weight than if I'd eaten 1lb of celery each day for a week, and if so why.
posted by zeoslap at 10:57 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by zeoslap at 10:57 AM PST - 47 comments
Need Illustrator reference recommendations
I can competently use Illustrator CS3 and do so daily for my job but want to increase my knowledge base and skills. [more inside]
posted by karmaville at 10:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by karmaville at 10:51 AM PST - 4 comments
Help us choose an NYC birthday activity!
NYCFilter: Group of four 20-something friends need a birthday activity for this Sunday! Conditions: not too pricey, preferably Manhattan or Brooklyn, nothing too physically strenuous. [more inside]
Can I remove my HD before I send my laptop in for service?
I am sending my Lenovo Thinkpad to an EasyServ repair center to have its fan replaced/repaired. Do I have to send my hard drive along with it? [more inside]
posted by alligatorman at 10:23 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by alligatorman at 10:23 AM PST - 6 comments
The most light-absorbent material?
I need to stop a projection from showing up on a wall -- is there a particularly light-absorbent material that I could use? [more inside]
posted by Rumpled at 10:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Rumpled at 10:22 AM PST - 9 comments
Blanket Fort Party
In approximately two weeks, I will be holding a Blanket Fort Goodbye Party on almost the entire top floor of an apartment building. Given the excellent ideas I got from this previous party thread, I thought I'd ask what you crazy kids: what would you want to see at a blanket fort party? [more inside]
posted by Juliet Banana at 10:13 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by Juliet Banana at 10:13 AM PST - 20 comments
Jeremiah was a bullfrog.
Help me think of famous keyboard intros to play during soundcheck.
Difficulty rating: No synth sounds. [more inside]
posted by sourwookie at 9:42 AM PST - 75 comments
posted by sourwookie at 9:42 AM PST - 75 comments
How do I find off-the-books therapy?
A while ago, I asked about the implications of accessing mental health care and possibly having a diagnosis tied to me. From the answers, I've concluded that in my specific situation, any help I need will have to be "off the record." Because that's my decision, this has made it hard to obtain care. How do I go about finding it anyway? [more inside]
Calcium that doesn't make me gag
Which calcium supplements are easiest to swallow? [more inside]
posted by Morpeth at 9:23 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Morpeth at 9:23 AM PST - 19 comments
What do you call the sun shining through clouds?
What is the term for the depiction in art of the sun's rays shining through or behind clouds? This phenomenon. Sometimes believed to be a form of theophany. Wikipedia has an article about it, but I can't remember the name to look it up. Thank you.
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 9:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Kraftmatic Adjustable Cheese at 9:17 AM PST - 15 comments
I have an awesome job - but I'm too afraid to actually work?
I have an awesome job - but I'm too afraid to actually work? [more inside]
Can you find lifelong love at 35?
LoveFilter: Interested in your stories of finding lifelong love at age 35 or older, gay or straight. I'm a 35-year-old gay man and want to know what my chances are. [more inside]
Auteurs and stuff
Cinephile seeks THE book on early film, including dissections of films by Godard, Truffaut, Bergman, Fellini and the like. Lots o' pretty pictures are great, too. Can you help?
posted by heather-b at 9:00 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by heather-b at 9:00 AM PST - 16 comments
Specific social networking?
Best topic-specific networking/community/cloud sites? [more inside]
Help a non-dog owner understand.
Can I use a U.S. based web server to gain a U.S. ip address for a computer located outside the U.S.?
Can I use a U.S. based web server to gain a U.S. ip address for a computer located outside the U.S.? [more inside]
Intelligent space opera?
Intelligent space opera? [more inside]
Between waking and sleep
How can I help my wonderful 18 month old girl to find her way to sleep? [more inside]
Colorado vacation advice: SUV rental necessary? & more...
Colorado (Denver/Vail/Boulder) vacation advice: SUV rental necessary? Weather adjustments for a Floridian? General suggestions? [more inside]
Need resources on 'peer coaching' at work.
Need resources on 'peer coaching' at work. [more inside]
I'd like to love my like
What are ways of saying "I like you" that don't sound so... clinical? [more inside]
Help me find my ideal micro mouse.
I like small mice and I cannot lie... Help me find the ideal mini mouse for my laptop. (WARNING: Mouse geekery contained within!) [more inside]
posted by agentmunroe at 7:30 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by agentmunroe at 7:30 AM PST - 11 comments
I just want to help people
I want to be a nurse. Should I get a BSN, RN, or something else? Caveat: I have another B.S. under my belt. [more inside]
posted by pintapicasso at 7:28 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by pintapicasso at 7:28 AM PST - 12 comments
Bed bugs on Craigslist?
There's a bed frame I want for a great price on Craigslist. Should I worry about bed bugs? [more inside]
career advisor that specializes in academia?
looking for a career advisor that specializes in helping people find their area of academic research. [more inside]
Maximizing quantity/$ in headphones.
Headphone optimization, but not of the usual kind. Quantity/$ [more inside]
You know what they say about Ithaca...
In Ithaca, NY for a long weekend, what should I see and do? [more inside]
posted by anthropoid at 7:02 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by anthropoid at 7:02 AM PST - 25 comments
Welcome, mom!
I'm looking for a fun, cheap, highly-visible way to welcome my mom when she arrives at the airport and make her first night and day at my new place relaxed and comfortable. [more inside]
Help me Understand Boltzmann's entropy formula: S = k log W?
Help me Understand Boltzmann's entropy formula: S = k log W? [more inside]
Husband in search of brownie points, more relaxed wife
Help me cheer up my wife! She's just started a new job (her first out of grad school) as a clinical therapist at a methadone clinic. Tell me about blogs or testimonials I can print out for her in a "Oh, THAT'S why I put up with this shit" vein. [more inside]
posted by bobot at 6:53 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by bobot at 6:53 AM PST - 3 comments
Why is my home audio receiver still working after it burned?
Lightning strike! Home audio receiver got burned but it still works. I'm confused as to why this thing still operates. Advice? [more inside]
Feles mala! What carrier should I get for this bad kitty?
CatFilter: Help me, hive mind! One of my cats cannot stand being in a normal carrier. We need a carrier for him while moving. What carrier should I get? Details of a feline nature inside. [more inside]
They killed my ... car
My GoogleFu is failing me... please help me find the comic illustration I saw a few days ago mashing up Tron and The Big Lebowski. Jeff Bridges is drawn as Lebowski and his light cycle is on fire. Thanks!
posted by jdfan at 6:13 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by jdfan at 6:13 AM PST - 2 comments
How do I make new friends and hang out with them for the first time?
How do I turn potential friends into actual friends? What is the best way to meet people and go from acquaintances to actual friends that hang out? More inside. [more inside]
Food for a rainy barbecue?
What should I cook in my small kitchen for a rainy barbecue? [more inside]
posted by emilyw at 5:19 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by emilyw at 5:19 AM PST - 22 comments
Comparing methods of preparation by gymnasts and musicians
How do Olympic gymnasts (and other gymnasts at the elite level) train for their routines? Do they break their choreography into segments? Is there a set, systematic schedule or program used across the sport? A way to measure their progress? How might this compare (or apply) to the way a musician might prepare for an audition or a competition? [more inside]
posted by Busoni at 4:48 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Busoni at 4:48 AM PST - 4 comments
Organising a stag do near London
Organising a stag do near London [more inside]
My comics are cluttering up my house.
Casual comics readers: What do you do with your old issues? [more inside]
Can anyone recommend a good primary care physician in Olympia, WA?
My current doctor seems poorly organized and has misdiagnosed me one time too many. I know there are MeFites in the Olympia area; does anyone have a doctor they love?
Could a person be healthier with no legs?
Might there be health advantages to, say, not having any legs? [more inside]
posted by Ookseer at 2:15 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Ookseer at 2:15 AM PST - 15 comments
House hacks for broke renters
Old house hacks wanted! Please suggest some cheap ways to improve life in a crappy college house. [more inside]
I won't pay ya, no way, why don't you get a job?
18 year old Australian introverted indoorsy uni drop-out seeks employment in recession. No qualifications (a business cert from school), no drivers license, no skills (maybe typing), no experience, no references, limited public transport. What now? [more inside]
posted by b33j at 12:53 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by b33j at 12:53 AM PST - 30 comments
science.metafilter.com?
Where do you go to discuss science online? [more inside]
ISO, W3C, OOXML/ODF: How do tech standards impact you?
What's your stake in international tech standards and OOXML?(I'm working up a thesis and I could use some input from the computer literate world) [more inside]
Sure.ly someone can help me...
Does anyone have any experience purchasing .ly domains? Anything I should be aware of before I do? [more inside]
July 29
Whoa oh oh. Listen to the music. All the tiiiiime.
Are you forced to listen to the same music every day at work or elsewhere, and do you like it, dislike it, or just not notice it? Mainly, I'm curious how you manage to deal with it, or if I'm really that sensitive to repetitive music. Or are you the one playing the same station out loud every day? Have you had any incidents arise from it from co-workers/colleagues? And is Fergie's "Big Girls Don't Cry" really that addictive... still? [more inside]
Tips on University Falls
I am planning a trip to University Falls for my girlfriend's birthday. Does anyone have any tips/ things to watch out for? A more solid set of directions or map link would be much appreciated.
posted by ishmael at 11:24 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ishmael at 11:24 PM PST - 5 comments
Help me catch the online content thieves.
Is there a good online plagiarism tool that will work for writing that isn't term papers? It's for online content that I suspect was stolen word for word from other sources without citation. [more inside]
I love to research. What can I do?
Does my dream job exist? [more inside]
How'd it end?
Did Dr. Rufus W. Hooker survive WWII? I read his 1943 memoir, Ship's Doctor, and it's driving me crazy. [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 10:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Netzapper at 10:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea?
Single female traveling alone and staying in a youth hostel in Shanghai: fun adventure or catastrophically bad idea? [more inside]
The best of the best
If money was no obstacle, what complete eCommerce solution would you deploy for a medium to large online company? [more inside]
How do I combine survey data collected in two stages?
So I collected some firm-level survey data in two stages, from two different geographic locations, although from the same general populations (i.e. same SIC code in both locations). How do I go about making sure it's okay to combine them into one data set? My Google-fu, as well as my advisor and research methods books fail me. Not that it really matters, but I'm doing the analysis in Stata 9.
posted by pcward at 8:51 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pcward at 8:51 PM PST - 5 comments
Questions from Thailand
Tips for a trip to Thailand in August: Full Moon Party, Climbing in Krabi, Visiting Angkor Wat, Tailor in Bangkok. [more inside]
posted by vegetableagony at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by vegetableagony at 8:40 PM PST - 11 comments
Travel in the NewEngland states. A little help please?
Travel plans through the Northeast (New England States) Looking for the fun/quirky ideas. [more inside]
posted by filmgeek at 8:38 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by filmgeek at 8:38 PM PST - 22 comments
Junk a 2003/2004 Kia Minivan?
Another cash for clunkers question. My mother has a 2003 or 2004 Kia Sedona minivan. The government website says its combined mileage rating is 16 mpg. It's got a lot of miles on it, not in great condition and probably not worth $4500 - trade it in for an efficient small car? [more inside]
Passport troubles
Possible passport problem while catching a connecting flight in Shanghai [more inside]
I can not believe I am posting in the shopping category - photo paper question...
Do I care, in the slightest, that the photo paper I ordered is not what I received and seems to be older and thinner? [more inside]
posted by jessamyn at 7:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jessamyn at 7:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Home Sweet Brooklyn
When is the best month to move in New York?? [more inside]
display the wordpress loop on any page
Wordpress: What's the easiest way to display the "mini-loop" on any page? [more inside]
define 'car' . . .
Hypothetical Cash for Clunkers question - If I brought in a clunker, how much of the clunker must be there? [more inside]
posted by datacenter refugee at 7:11 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by datacenter refugee at 7:11 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I get a non-TT research gig?
What can I do to get a researcher position? [more inside]
PHP -> Twitter API at specified times: what am I Doing Wrong?
Please help me write a PHP script that publishes Twitter updates at pre-specified times. [more inside]
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:29 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by goodnewsfortheinsane at 6:29 PM PST - 9 comments
How Does Exercising Work?
The kids wanted to take skateboarding lessons and swimming lessons and use the climbing wall at the YMCA, so we got a family plan...now what can *I* do with it? [more inside]
posted by AzraelBrown at 5:37 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by AzraelBrown at 5:37 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me get more hair!
I have fine, thin hair (not thinning, just thin) and I want more. I am female, have almost shoulder length hair and was thinking about extensions. Will they look like obvious extensions in my fine hair? In order words, is my fine hair going to conceal where the extensions are put in? I've tried everything to get more fullness....products, different drying techniques, etc. Now I just want MORE hair. Help me!
Whats the best way to buy a flight for a vacation without getting screwed?
Whats the best way to buy a flight for a vacation that you know you are going on (greater than 3 months in the future)? I am tired of getting screwed for being prepared. [more inside]
posted by schindyguy at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by schindyguy at 5:33 PM PST - 12 comments
How can I replace my wife's fesenjan pot?
Where can I find an authentic fesenjan stone pot? [more inside]
Junk or Bunk?
(clashfilter) Does anyone know if Joe Strummer was ever a junkie? [more inside]
States that admit non-ABA accredited law school grads?
States that do not require an ABA accredited law degree to sit for the Bar exam? [more inside]
posted by roxie5 at 4:59 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by roxie5 at 4:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Throw me a bone
Hello! I am working on a cartoony illustration in which I am conveying physical human afflictions/parts of the anatomy that could have very literal visual translations. Some examples: a frog in your throat (temporary hoarseness because of phlegm or mucus). Tennis elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis), smoker's lung, kidney stones, funny bone (humerus). [more inside]
What's the best (free) text-to-speech option available?
What is the absolute best text-to-speech (TTS) option? Oh yeah, must be free... [more inside]
posted by jluce50 at 4:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by jluce50 at 4:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Radio is the theater of the mind
Help me choose a sub £50 FM Radio [more inside]
How do I become more manly?
How do I become more manly? Even though I think masculinity is bulls$#!%! [more inside]
Help me drag my uncle out of the literary dark ages!
My uncle recently mentioned to me that he's never read any book written by a woman. Apparently this is because he doesn't think they'll be any good - he seems to think women can only write romance novels. I find this both horrific and hard to believe, but he seemed serious. So, Hive Mind, I need your help in drafting a list of the very best books written by female authors. Help me teach him the error of his ways! [more inside]
When I die, will my grandchildren fight over who gets it?
I am writer in search of a messenger bag. What is your opinion of the Saddleback Leather Company, specifically its briefcase? In your opinion, is really it worth a month's rent?
Tell me why my worth isn't attached to my achievements.
CBT Related: How do you convince yourself that your personal worth is not contingent on achievement and success? [more inside]
Do advances exist?
Is it possible to get an advance in salary (that is, an early paycheck) when just starting a job? [more inside]
To thank, or not to thank
Is it appropriate to use an email address given as a part of a donation to send a short thank you note, when the person making the donation through my website did not consent to me using their email address? [more inside]
What kinds of advertising options should a new internet startup offer its customers and how should they be priced?
What kinds of advertising options should a new internet startup offer its customers and how should they be priced? [more inside]
Inadvertent Gmail Spoofing
I have the strangest Gmail issue. My account was hacked and while google responded very quickly I am left with an odd result after my account was returned to me. [more inside]
Save a book from the fires of hell!
It's the end of the world and you have time to save one book. Which one will you save? [more inside]
Lusting for Tableau
What are some affordable alternatives to Tableau for data visualization, plotting, etc? [more inside]
posted by ttyn at 3:27 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by ttyn at 3:27 PM PST - 4 comments
It's true. Everyone DOES need a hug.
I have an "Everyone Needs A Hug" Metafilter t-shirt. It is too small for me to wear. What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 3:21 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 3:21 PM PST - 18 comments
Borneo Vacation
Looking for great tours/ in Sabah, Malaysia Borneo? [more inside]
Use MacBook mic instead of headset in WoW? Why not?
Why can't I use my MacBook's microphone to play World of Warcraft? Why do I need a USB headset? [more inside]
posted by musofire at 3:02 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by musofire at 3:02 PM PST - 6 comments
How to make the Sound of Music sluttier?
Most Halloweens I have a small Rocky Horror Picture Show party at my place. But this year I wanted to screen a different musical. Still, I want people to dress up, and I want the night to carry the same raucous, raunchy tone. How can I "slutify" The Sound of Music?
posted by Sully at 2:55 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Sully at 2:55 PM PST - 20 comments
Do they mind me staying here all day (and tomorrow, and Friday...)?
YANMB (You Are Not My Barista): Do the folks at the coffee shop where I've been working all day mind me taking up space if I'm buying stuff all day and it's not crowded? [more inside]
Debit card fraud?
What to do about suspected debit card fraud? [more inside]
posted by sickinthehead at 2:25 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by sickinthehead at 2:25 PM PST - 15 comments
Kitchen madness
Two left feet and some bright kitchen gift ideas.... [more inside]
airline mileage points deleted
Do I have any recourse if an airline deletes my mileage points? [more inside]
Can I use the Time Management Matrix in my software?
Can I use the "Time Management Matrix" in a commercial software product without any legal repercussions? [more inside]
How to have an awesome time at the ballgame?
My eyes are opened I need illustrations
I just read Slideology which has really helped me improve my presentations, but I need some help in creating rich illustrations on my own. [more inside]
Is Minneapolis Wireless any good?
Is the USI Wireless service in Minneapolis any good? [more inside]
Journal of Inappropriate Articles to Include in a CV (2009) "In Defense of Sex in Public Places" Submitted.
A former professor and I are meeting tomorrow, as she's writing me a recommendation for getting a PhD. She's requested that I bring a CV along with my writing samples. I've been employed as an editor, freelance writer and blogger for the most of my post-undergrad career. None of my articles are particularly serious or scholarly. What's the best way to format this info in a CV? [more inside]
Kids putting milk in super soakers...yes
80's-90's movie filter: What's that one where some kids fill their Super Soakers/water guns with actual milk to destroy...monsters, I think? I remember them depleting the town's milk supply. Cheesy movie. [more inside]
posted by trotter at 1:22 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by trotter at 1:22 PM PST - 4 comments
Don't burn books, burn TV shows!
I want to preferably burn some shows I recorded from TV and are stored on my TiVo. Please hope me or show me how I can better google a solution. [more inside]
Forlorn Lakes WA
Has anyone been to the Forlorn Lakes in WA? Looking for hikes, etc. to do. [more inside]
have your email call my email
How can you mitigate the disaster of an email message that disappears en route? [more inside]
Catching Up on WPMU
I want to upgrade a WPMU (WordPress Multi-User) install from 1.3.3 (a year old) to 2.8.3 (the current release). Can I just upload and configure 2.8.3 and run the included upgrade.php script, or do I need to "step through" each release, upgrading each time (1.3.3 to 1.5.1, then 1.5.1 to 2.6, 2.6 to 2.7, and 2.7 to 2.8.2)? [more inside]
posted by pzarquon at 12:53 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by pzarquon at 12:53 PM PST - 5 comments
Walk from Moscow to Istanbul?
I am trying to remember the name of a board game I played as a child. I got it free in the mail, and it was a travel/geography game. [more inside]
Graceful Gratitude?
How can I show gratitude in a socially appropriate way? [more inside]
Smells like teens' spirits
Help me get the vomit smell out of a cotton canvas messenger bag. [more inside]
Ways to see rhythms
I'd like any software or website that helps visualize rhythms. [more inside]
Pointers on the practice of poise
How do I become more calm, or at least appear to be more calm? [more inside]
posted by thisjax at 12:09 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by thisjax at 12:09 PM PST - 20 comments
Need help finding a 70s-80s BBC show
Does anyone remember a BBC kids' TV series from the 70s-80s featuring psychic teenagers? I last saw it in the mid-80s. [more inside]
posted by emjaybee at 11:50 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by emjaybee at 11:50 AM PST - 8 comments
Sample Product Design Contract Anywhere?
Am looking for a sample product design contract. Know where there is a (hopefully free) one i can take apart and re-write before taking to a lawyer? [more inside]
posted by gonzo_ID at 11:49 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by gonzo_ID at 11:49 AM PST - 5 comments
Would you do your honeymoon the same way all over again?
Should we delay our honeymoon until the fall/winter, or take it in June immediately after our wedding? What did you do? Would you do it again? [more inside]
Please help me make many documents much shorter.
How can I access the "AutoSummary" feature of Microsoft Word progammatically to summarize many documents at once? Alternatively, what other programs are there that will summarize documents that can be accessed programmatically? If this isn't the right place to ask, where is? [more inside]
posted by procrastination at 11:43 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by procrastination at 11:43 AM PST - 1 comment
Do you know this mellow song? A piece of the lyric is "Hey. . .Woman"
Mellow song featuring the partial lyric "hey. . .Wo-man" I hope to identify. [more inside]
posted by sugarbx19 at 11:41 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by sugarbx19 at 11:41 AM PST - 12 comments
What do people actually do, those ones who work with computers?
Where can I find out more about the various types of jobs in web development/programming? [more inside]
Help me find the beautiful dancing napkin video!
Several years ago there was a captivating video on the web of a napkin or piece of paper wafting/dancing in the gentle breeze on a street sidewalk. [more inside]
Hacking The Movies
What are your favorite, less-obvious moviegoing/movie theater hacks? [more inside]
posted by plasticbugs at 11:20 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by plasticbugs at 11:20 AM PST - 43 comments
Burnt pancakes :(
How should I go about cleaning this? [more inside]
need more fewd
Help me eat better / more often... [more inside]
Best online wine seller in the US?
Best American online wine store? [more inside]
WiFi coffee shop in manhattan
Good Manhattan (free, unlimited) WiFi locations? [more inside]
posted by greta simone at 10:55 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by greta simone at 10:55 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me prevent my red lettuce from turning against me
LettuceFilter: I love those big containers of mixed small lettuce leaves - the schmancy type like this. But the red lettuce always goes bad so quickly! What can I do? [more inside]
posted by Billegible at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Billegible at 10:47 AM PST - 11 comments
Package problem with firefox in xubuntu
Firefox has died on me after an update in xubuntu, help! [more inside]
posted by knapah at 10:47 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by knapah at 10:47 AM PST - 4 comments
Longitude Latitude Database
A few years ago I had bookmarked a website that had a very plain search feature that allowed you to search names of all sorts of geographical whathaveyou and gave a table complete with longitude and latitude coordinates. I believe this site was US-centric (might have been USGS but I looked and failed) although it was possible to search for anything, world-wide. Ring any bells?
posted by AdamOddo at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by AdamOddo at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Expired Registration Question.. looking for advice:
What is the likelihood for being pulled over in a faraway state for expired tags and what are typical penalties? It would be one month overdue if that changes both answers. [more inside]
Scheduling software for tracking field personnel?
Scheduling software for tracking field personnel? [more inside]
Is there a term for "false synonymy"?
Is there a term for the fallacy of "false synonymy", where two different words are treated as if they mean the same thing? "False synonymy" sounds like a good term for it, but Google only turns up 135 hits.
posted by Dr. Send at 10:16 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Dr. Send at 10:16 AM PST - 19 comments
Getting to the Jumex Collection?
Have any Mexico City mefites or recent art-loving travelers there gone to visit the Jumex Collection? I know that it is open to the public by appointment, but I have a couple of specific questions. [more inside]
posted by kaybdc at 10:14 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by kaybdc at 10:14 AM PST - 4 comments
Help my friend get the surgery she needs without going into massive debt!
My friend needs surgery but has no insurance. She thinks she can be covered if she goes on her parent's insurance in another state and has the surgery done there. Is this true? What kind of paper trail can the insurance company find? [more inside]
posted by JaiMahodara at 10:12 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by JaiMahodara at 10:12 AM PST - 12 comments
Need a good shoe for bad feet
Need a women's running shoe recommendation for weird feet. [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade at 10:09 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by howrobotsaremade at 10:09 AM PST - 21 comments
Testing iPhone app in Windows?
iPhoneFilter: How can I test someone's application in Windows without having an iPhone? [more inside]
All things prenatal in NYC
We're expecting our first baby in January 2010, and I'm looking for recommendations for all things prenatal in NYC. Anything you can recommend from midwives and doulas to shopping and yoga would be greatly appreciated! [more inside]
PCs, DVDs, Regions, Need Help!
I'm in the US, and I would like to buy a DVD that I'm pretty sure is only available in UK (Region 2) format. I don't really care about playing it in my home DVD player – what I'm more interested in is getting it on my iPod. I have a Dell Inspiron e1505, circa March 2006, with Handbrake installed. Here's what I'd like to know: [more inside]
Can anyone help an italic-hater?
Calling all editors, proofreaders, and style mavens! I need help with (not) italicizing court cases in a non-legal document. [more inside]
posted by JoanArkham at 9:31 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by JoanArkham at 9:31 AM PST - 16 comments
Corn cat litter question
Last month I switched over to a corn cat litter. (This one) And aside from the kitten occasionally deciding the scattered bits of litter are food, it's going quite well. But how 'flushable' is this litter? [more inside]
posted by Barmecide at 9:22 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Barmecide at 9:22 AM PST - 19 comments
Buying a Home from Grandma... Legal issues?
We are looking at buying my wife's grandmother's home from her before she goes into a senior living facility. What sort of implications could arise for her if we can all come to an agrement on us purchasing the home? Would the house still be considered an asset of hers if it was sold to us at less than fair-market-value? [more inside]
Pet-proof privacy, does it exist?
Decor-challenged homeowner seeks pet-proof window coverings. Please share your experiences and recommendations. [more inside]
Custom wine bottle and engraved wine glasses as gift? HELP!
I would like to give custom wine glasses and wine with a custom label as a gift to my SO...advice?? [more inside]
What is some authentic posh British music?
What music would best be played to accompany a Pimm's Cup? [more inside]
Help identifying reggae
Reggae question: What style of reggae is this and where can I hear more? Video inside. [more inside]
do I have to fundraise money to run in a race?
do I have to fundraise money to run in a race? I have started running, and would to run in more races. However, it seems that all the races are centered around fundraising. What is up with that and do I have to do it? I just want to pay my registration fee, show up and run. Can I do that?
JetBlueTracker JetBlueTracker JetBlueTracker
I live in New York and my parents live in Sarasota, FL. There are two direct flights per day on JetBlue between JFK and SRQ. Is it possible to set up something up that would alert me whenever prices on these flights dropped below a certain amount? [more inside]
posted by 2bucksplus at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by 2bucksplus at 8:48 AM PST - 9 comments
Diabetic cat question
My diabetic cat has an off-again-on-again pancreas, so his insulin needs vary. I asked my vet about home monitoring using a glucometer. The vet said no one she knows who's tried it with a cat has succeeded. I tried it following this excellent video and found it was a piece of cake. Now we adjust his insulin based on twice-a-day readings, just as humans do (three times a day). I'm considering offering free home-monitoring training to owners of diabetic pets in my community who might benefit from home testing, as a public service. Do you think this would be useful?
Camping in California but not at a camp site
Looking for beautiful places to go camping within 400 miles of Los Angeles for a couple days in August. I don't want to go to a "camp site" though. Stunning views of Rivers, Lakes, mountains or the ocean are a plus. [more inside]
15 pounds ends ten year drought
I have not had any chocolate since Easter 1999. My last bit of chocolate was a Cadbury Cream Egg. I was told by my doctor that if I get to 175 I'll be in a safe zone to eat a little bit of chocolate once a week or so. Not to make a big production out of it because I still have 15 pounds to drop, but what chocolate should I begin with?
Does synthetic oil make a difference?
Is synthetic oil worth the premium price for a Honda Accord with 140,000 miles? [more inside]
posted by dforemsky at 7:56 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by dforemsky at 7:56 AM PST - 10 comments
Can hypnotherapy help me get through a painful doctor's visit?
Can hypnotherapy help me get through a painful trip to the doctor? [more inside]
Fish oil and depression
Treating depression with fish oil [more inside]
What is charisma?
What are the qualities of the most charismatic or magnetic person you know? [more inside]
You're not supposed to get injured from yoga!
How do I nurse a wounded shoulder back to health? [more inside]
4 hours in Geneva, with a 5 year old. Suggestions please!
We've got to get a hire car back to the airport in Geneva tomorrow at 11, but our flight doesn't leave till 4. This gives us 3-4 hours or so to have fun. One of us is 5 years old. What should we do? Cheap is good.
posted by handee at 7:13 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by handee at 7:13 AM PST - 2 comments
Yes, obviously I should back-up more often.
Did my fiance's computer bork my thumb drive, and what can I do to get my data back? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 7:00 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 7:00 AM PST - 11 comments
Where the hell do I find Cornetto ice cream treats near Boston?
It's time for this shit to get real. Where the hell can I find a Cornetto in the Boston area? [more inside]
Three states, one LAN: how do I create the VPN?
Networking newbie question: how do I set up a Cisco router-based VPN between three sites, such that each can treat the other as if it were on the same LAN? [more inside]
posted by anotherpanacea at 5:56 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by anotherpanacea at 5:56 AM PST - 3 comments
concerned about dangerous dog charge
Help. Our dog bit another dog and is now a 'dangerous dog.' Now what? [more inside]
Oscilloscoporama?
Can I make a Quicktime movie of the iTunes or WMP oscilloscope? [more inside]
posted by cachondeo45 at 5:41 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by cachondeo45 at 5:41 AM PST - 2 comments
British WWII sentimental movies
British WWII sentimental movie recommendations? [more inside]
Royalty free images for someone else's personal use
How to correctly use royalty free images for personal items when I'm using them to design something for someone else, who pays me for my time. [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 4:09 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by like_neon at 4:09 AM PST - 5 comments
How to read this French date?
European replacements for American popular websites
European equivalents for popular American websites? [more inside]
Ireland in March?
Any tips for a week long vacation to Ireland in March? [more inside]
How to deal with harassing "Private Number" calls?
Please help me solve a "Private Call" mystery. I have been getting calls for years from an older woman with an accent asking all sorts of weird questions. Now that she's started calling in the middle of the night, I contacted my cell phone carrier (AT&T) and requested help with the problem. They said my only option was to switch numbers. Do I have other options? [more inside]
posted by one_bean at 1:33 AM PST - 56 comments
posted by one_bean at 1:33 AM PST - 56 comments
Need glue for joystick repair.
I need to glue together a plastic joystick that snapped at the base. Joystick will be moved and twisted, and supports force feedback. Most "crazy" glues don't hold up to such activity, in my experience.
Brand suggestions?
Recording video from motorcycle
Today I took yet another step up the Ladder of Dweebiness, and strapped my cheap Exilim camera to ye olde motorcycle to record a short trip. Of course it turned out like crap, but with glimmers of ok-ness. Help me do better. [more inside]
Framing antique cloth?
Framer for antique cloth, Toronto to Hamilton area? [more inside]
July 28
How do I make this awesome looking meatloaf?
I was just idly googling for "meatloaf leek" trying to find a recipe to make for dinner, when I found this stock photo. FANCY! Unfortunately I can't find a recipe for it at all. How would you go about making something like that? [more inside]
posted by web-goddess at 11:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by web-goddess at 11:54 PM PST - 6 comments
emergency road trip on basically zero dollars.
A friend has been in an accident and I need to get to where she is ASAP. Problem? I only have $150 to my name. Please help me figure out whether I can make this emergency road trip without (a) dying or (b) running out of money. Main issue: how much money will gas for this trip really cost? [more inside]
posted by SkylitDrawl at 11:52 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by SkylitDrawl at 11:52 PM PST - 43 comments
Problem-solver in search of suitable problems
I think I finally understand what I like to do. So... what would I like to do? [more inside]
posted by McBearclaw at 11:15 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by McBearclaw at 11:15 PM PST - 16 comments
NYC CareerFilter
Careerfilter: Career suggestions for a mid-career Manhattanite downsized by the financial collapse [more inside]
How to make a housing decision?
I feel like I am constantly swinging back and forth in how I feel about buying a house in different locations. How can I make a decision? [more inside]
Whither, or withered, the French stride?
Did French women really used to walk differently? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 10:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 10:04 PM PST - 12 comments
How to Write a Business Plan
I'm looking for some freely available online business plan templates for a quasi-client who wants to start a training business catering to IT project management in government. [more inside]
ass gas or grass?
What are some examples of Medium-High Traffic websites that have successfully started to make money and how did they do it? [more inside]
Good water filters for backpacking trips?
What are your recommendations for a good water filter for backpacking trips? [more inside]
how can we get married in OK without God?
We'd like to get married in Oklahoma, and we were hoping for a courtroom marriage for now with a big to-do later on, but it turns out that the state has stopped providing this service! [more inside]
Oh, god, this is terrible.
My 3 year old son tossed a diaper into the washer while we were doing laundry. The diaper made it to the dryer, where it shredded and gunked up everything. How the hell do I clean this up? The drum and the lint trap are cleaned, but I'm worried about the gel starting a fire.
posted by boo_radley at 9:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by boo_radley at 9:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Help my son become a model
We just saw the proofs for our 6-year old son's head shots. We've signed up with an agency in town that doesn't charge a fee and only makes money when our son gets a gig. What else can we do to help our son launch his modeling / acting career? [more inside]
posted by IndigoSkye at 8:15 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by IndigoSkye at 8:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Therapy-filter: CBT practitioner in L.A.?
Asking for a family member: need recommendations for a top-notch cognitive behavioral therapist in downtown Los Angeles or around the Pasadena area. [more inside]
Websites for interior and exterior house design?
Best websites to help brainstorm on house architecture and interior design [more inside]
Don't judge me, but....
I am the "judgmental friend." What does this mean? Should I change, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by thebazilist at 7:11 PM PST - 53 comments
posted by thebazilist at 7:11 PM PST - 53 comments
He who is most silent plots revenge?
Who was quoted as saying something along the lines of "He who is most silent plots revenge?" [more inside]
What's the best way to spread an idea on the Internet?
I have what I believe to be a clever idea that requires lots of other people to take action(s) for the idea to work and achieve the desired result. What/where/when/how is the best way to spread this idea the furthest on the Internet?
posted by BeReasonable at 6:47 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by BeReasonable at 6:47 PM PST - 17 comments
I (want to) know kung fu (movies)!
What are the best, can't-miss-em, #1 funtime classic wuxia movies? [more inside]
Going from not paying electricity to paying for it, and I am rusty on the details. How to save money on my brand new hydro bill?
Going from not paying electricity to paying for it, and I am rusty on the details. How to save money on my brand new hydro bill? [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 6:03 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by JoannaC at 6:03 PM PST - 29 comments
Catsuit: how/where to buy?
Catsuit: how/where to buy? [more inside]
Experience with Aldara... "down there?"
Experience with Aldara... "down there?" [more inside]
Would hanging a wet sheet somewhere in the room help?
Another West Coast heat wave question. Beside eating ice cream and drinking ouzo straight from the freezer, what are some good ways to cool down? [more inside]
posted by halogen at 6:01 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by halogen at 6:01 PM PST - 34 comments
Boston or Chicago for the gay guy on the go?
Boston or Chicago -- which is the better city for the gay traveler? [more inside]
posted by sevenyearlurk at 5:36 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by sevenyearlurk at 5:36 PM PST - 18 comments
What is your favorite way of incorporating whole grains into your diet?
What is your favorite way of incorporating whole grains into your diet? [more inside]
posted by hazyspring at 5:26 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by hazyspring at 5:26 PM PST - 16 comments
Undergrad research for Clinical Psych Phd
I am trying to apply to a research oriented clinical psychology doctoral program. I am finishing up my undergraduate in psychology at the University of Maryland University College. It is an accredited ONLINE university which doesn’t offer any undergrad research opportunities. I want to apply to programs this coming December. I feel I can adequately prepare for my GRE’s and my GPA is 3.65 (major GPA 4.0). The only problems I am facing are 1.) Finding undergrad research opportunities, there are many universities around me in Chicago but won’t they prefer undergrad students from their own institutions? 2.) Provided I find an undergrad research opportunity will only a few months of research experience be suffice to apply to grad school with? 3.) I am worried schools will frown at my undergrad from an online university.
Curtail computer use during the current heatwave?
West Coast Heatwave! I'm worried about my computer's hard drives, should I curtail my downloads and turn some drives off for the next few days until things cool down? [more inside]
Seeking a permanent solution for my Wacom tablet woes.
Sometime around the beginning of this year, my Intuos2 Model 0608-U 6"x8" Wacom tablet driver stopped loading upon login and restart. I reinstall it every time I login/restart. All of the tips, tricks, workarounds suggested by both Wacom and Apple do not work. I am running Mac OS 10.5.7. Is there anything left to try? [more inside]
Antique Bicycle Roadshow Filter
What's your guess on how much this bike is worth. [more inside]
Where can I find web designers?
I wrote a book, now I want to release it for free as an attractive website. Whats the best marketplace these days for folks who rock at graphics/layout/navigation design and don't have to be as skilled at the copy? [more inside]
posted by ZackTM at 4:50 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by ZackTM at 4:50 PM PST - 6 comments
WWII pro-war movies.
I want to see some WWII-era propaganda (or at least pro-war, pro-service) films on DVD, especially those with musical interludes in the style of the Andrews Sisters. Any recommendations beyond Buck Privates, which I unfortunately cannot easily find in Canada? [more inside]
Working out from skinny fat to skinny buff
I am skinny and flabby and weak. I recently went to a kickboxing class (free day pass at NYSC) and was appalled by how much I sucked. And how weak I am. I am a 29 yr old woman, 5 ft 4 inches, and around 108 lbs. This is the most I have ever weighed. Since I have always been super thin, I never really exercised or watched what I ate. I need a workout regimen, that I can mostly do at home. My goals are to be able to do push-ups, sit-ups, and take a few flight of stairs without getting winded. [more inside]
Welcome to "_____," would you like a bagel with that?
If you were opening a cafe that primarily served bagels (and their variations), pastries, coffee (and coffee related drinks), and tea, what would you call it? The wittier the better! (Non-witty are also welcome to apply.) [more inside]
posted by firei at 4:00 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by firei at 4:00 PM PST - 59 comments
Will excerpts of a work now hurt publication later?
If everything goes magically and a publisher is interested in my book sometime in the future, is it damaging to post excerpts on the Internet now, while I'm shopping it around? [more inside]
posted by bobbyno at 3:54 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bobbyno at 3:54 PM PST - 12 comments
Potty training adult dog? Why that carpet?
Potty training an Adult Dog. We got our 2-year-old Poodle 6 months ago. She's pretty timid and nervous. We don't know anything about her background other than that she was raised with 9 other dogs. When we first got her, she was pooping and peeing in the house. We hired a trainer and followed his suggestions and now she no longer poops in the house. But she continues to pee on one particular carpet... [more inside]
What's a good alternative for Google Reader?
What's a good alternative for Google Reader? My employer just started blocking Google Reader (via Websense), saying that it's using up too much bandwidth. (Yeah, sounds funny to me, too.) I suspect there's some alternatives that aren't blocked, but I really love Google Reader and miss being able to jump into it at work. I appreciate any suggestions. [more inside]
How to not load a file that doesn't exist?
How can I get a specific site to stop trying to load a specific file? Specifically, how can I get NotAlwaysRight to quit trying to load an image from Clustrmaps? [more inside]
Currency conversion UK or Thailand
Is it better to convert my money here in England or out there in Thailand? [more inside]
What's involved in a car tune-up?
Car care: (1) How often, generally speaking, should I change my spark plugs and plug wires? (2) When a vehicle gets a "tune up," what, exactly, does this mean? What gets tuned? Thanks!
posted by jackypaper at 2:30 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by jackypaper at 2:30 PM PST - 12 comments
Bringing "Guns" into Canada
Can one legally bring these into Canada as a Canadian citizen? If so, will customs "illegally" confiscate them?
posted by jayne at 2:27 PM PST - 13 comments
- an antique, cast-iron, replica handgun. It's solid, with no holes to put bullets in.
- a transparent, plastic BB/airsoft gun (orange tip, fires 6-mm BB's at 304 ft/sec, 30.0 x 2.1 x 10.8 inches) bought at Walmart. (They're not bringing the ammo.)
posted by jayne at 2:27 PM PST - 13 comments
Not Another Jailbreak Question (Yes or No?)
I have a brand new 8gig ipod touch on its way in the mail. I plan on using it half for music and half for apps and mobile wifi browsing.
Should I jailbreak it, or just upgrade to the 3.0 firmware and use the app store? [more inside]
What penalties does a friend face for a small grow operation? (Canada)
What penalties does a friend face for a small grow operation? (Canada) [more inside]
Buying Used Without No Clues
I'm generally freaking out about buying a car (used, my first) and have a short laundry list of very general questions. [more inside]
posted by Shepherd at 1:44 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Shepherd at 1:44 PM PST - 19 comments
iMac now, or later?
Is there any reason for me NOT to go buy a new iMac today? [more inside]
posted by Camofrog at 1:34 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Camofrog at 1:34 PM PST - 9 comments
Pimp my fudge!
Looking to jazz up my plain-jane homemade chocolate fudge. What are some creative and delicious ideas for fudge flavors and additives? [more inside]
Project manager? Technical lead? Code monkey?
I'm happy at the tech company I work for but am increasingly concerned about my career progression. Nearly a year ago, I took on new role as a project manager, moving from a role with a mix of development and client technical liaison/consulting. My company is currently strongly encouraging me to take on even more of a project management role. I think I'd rather move towards working as a technical lead, I'm concerned that getting myself too far removed from technical work now could make it too difficult to move back later. I could really use some advice from Metafilter-ites with experience in tech firms and technical project management! [more inside]
Is this the new corporate vanity web site?
How would I figure out how big the market is for iPhone apps that are basically collections of videos? [more inside]
Does the bus stop come with the yard?
First time home buyer in Austin, TX. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jstarlee at 12:41 PM PST - 15 comments
Whither Conan's "Roundball Rock" Segment
Where can I find video of Conan's sketch about John Tesh's NBA theme music? [more inside]
Teach this Teacher what to do at SIGGRAPH
High School Teacher going to SIGGRAPH for the first time. Please hope me. [more inside]
posted by nimsey lou at 12:32 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by nimsey lou at 12:32 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to really understand the guitar.
How can I advance from being someone who plays the guitar to a real guitarist? I'm tired of the same old open chords and basic barres. How do I become a true musician on the instrument? Kinda long inside thingy. [more inside]
Canadian job application help
Canadian academic position, what goes in each of the cover letter, CV, research and teaching statements? [more inside]
How can I succeed in my diet?
I've been trying to get under a certain weight for weeks. Whenever I know that if I do well on a certain day, I'll have reached my goal in the morning, I tend to subconsciously self sabotage (by over eating or eating something I know will make me gain weight the next day.) Then I'll end up gaining a few pounds and needing to start all over. [more inside]
Should a hot water pump be this noisy?
Should a hot water pump be this noisy? [more inside]
Is it possible to help someone become a better communicator/conversationalist without offending him?
Is it possible to help someone become a better communicator/conversationalist without offending him? [more inside]
posted by emilyd22222 at 11:31 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by emilyd22222 at 11:31 AM PST - 22 comments
nomming with my eyes
For such a picky eater, I sure like to read a lot about food. What good food books can you recommend? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy at 11:26 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by kidsleepy at 11:26 AM PST - 42 comments
Bear-proof Mattress-like Object.
Mattressfilter: How am I supposed to fall asleep while my husband is
intent on practicing his bear wrestling during the nighttime? [more inside]
posted by VioletU at 11:03 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by VioletU at 11:03 AM PST - 23 comments
How to email full size photo attachments from iphoto 08?
When using mail to email a photo as an attachment from iphoto 08, the photo is embedded in the email message and the picture is very small. When selecting the photo from the thumbnails I have selected full size but the picture is still small. I tried attaching the photos several different ways but the result is the same. What am I missing?
Torchwood/Doctor Who Viewing Order
Just received my Torchwood:Children of Earth DVD! I also have sitting here the first season set of Dr. Who (the first "modern" season...with bigger budget than the classic show). While I realize TCOE is considered fairly stand-alone, would it be best if I watch the Dr. Who stuff first? And, for that matter, since I'm probably going to watch the other Torchwoods eventually, even though I know they're not supposed to be as good, should I go ahead and do that before viewing TCOE? Or does everything work just as well if I approach it completely scattershot?
Ideas for alcohol-free mingle for single parents and their kdis?
What kinds of fun things can we do at a social event for single parents and their kids with no booze? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:08 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:08 AM PST - 16 comments
help me become a better shoegaze guitar player.
i'd like to learn more about chords/tunings/techniques conducive to a really ethereal shoegaze/dreampop guitar sound. [more inside]
Assaulted on a bicycle, what should I have done?
I go cycling about 3 times a week for about an hour to hour and a half for exercise. Sunday I was riding my bike through probably the best neighborhood in town, in the bike lane, when some kid threw a plastic water bottle at me from a passing car. [more inside]
posted by lordrunningclam at 10:03 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by lordrunningclam at 10:03 AM PST - 47 comments
help me sleep... PLEASE.
How would you show a french girl US culture in a nutshell?
I'm looking for interesting things to show my french exchange student. What is unique to the US experience? [more inside]
How can I make my insurance pay for homocystinuria protein powder?
I have homocystinuria, which means that I should get as little methionine in my protein as possible. The doctors recommend I take a special methionine-free protein powder, but the insurance won't pay for it. What is the step-by-step for making them come around? [more inside]
Not-so-subliminal messages on a computer near you?
Can anyone recommend a Windows XP screensaver that is (1) easily deployable across an organization (2) serves pictures or text from a central data store, either a URL or a networked folder, that's preferably free? [more inside]
What beers should I try while in Portland/Oregon?
Heading up to Portland and then the rest of Oregon for the better part of a week. Coming from San Diego and hoping to get some suggestions for good beers to try that you might not be able to get down here as well as the best pubs/breweries to try them at.
iMe
Could you help me in making my decision to switch to Apple TV [more inside]
CDMA security?
How worried do I need to be about bringing my cellphone to the DEFCON hackers security convention? [more inside]
Put me on a continuum
What free software (or adroit use of SmartDraw or basic MS Office products) provides a template for making pretty continuum figures/charts for inclusion in a Word document? [more inside]
How can I find the best rebates for home heating/cooling?
Replacing the AC and furnace -- is now the time to buy? Tell me what you know about rebates! [more inside]
posted by amanda at 8:50 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by amanda at 8:50 AM PST - 10 comments
Should I stay or should I go?
Should I stay or should I go? [more inside]
Finding an old side scrolling shooter from my past?
Can you help me find a very specific "bullet hell" type game that I played when I was little? [more inside]
posted by Askiba at 8:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Askiba at 8:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Need help finding a vacation home for next year
Family vacation suggestions, please. Looking for great place to get bicoastal family units together in middle of U.S. Lake/ocean with beach. Rental house. Close to major airport. [more inside]
What does Valcheck say in Polish at the end of S2 of the wire?
What does Valcheck say in Polish in episode 12 of series 2 of The Wire? (Spoilers within) [more inside]
posted by emperor.seamus at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by emperor.seamus at 8:04 AM PST - 10 comments
How should I send out my resume?
When looking for new job opportunities, what is the best way to get my resume in the hands of potential employers? [more inside]
Time Analysis for Scanning Project
Does anyone know where I can get a breakdown of the amount of time for each step in a scanning project? [more inside]
Brownie War with Insulin
Looking for Websites or Recipes for Sugarfree and Low sugar desserts (especially brownies)! Would be awesome if these websites show reviews of people who have tried them! [more inside]
What do to in nyc this saturday?
Where can I bring my very picky sister this Saturday night, in NYC? [more inside]
How much should I be spending on my clothes?
How much should I be paying for a shirt/blouse/shoes/pants? Help me recalibrate my expectations of shopping for clothes. [more inside]
posted by Phire at 7:09 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Phire at 7:09 AM PST - 25 comments
39 yr old feeling like a 13 yr panicked boy
I think I have a mini crush on a kindergarden teacher...help!! [more inside]
I don't want my dad driving his brother around in my car.
My dad generally drives his brother, a registered child molester, anywhere he needs to go, which amounts to maybe 1 trip a week. My dad and I will soon be (hopefully temporarily) sharing a car. I do not want my uncle in my car. My dad doesn't share my concern. [more inside]
Help me negotiate a simple salary
We are talking small beans here, but it's my beans, so please hear me out...
I'm an ESL teacher/tutor with 3 undergrad degrees, certification through Oxford and 5 years experience.
I have been offered a job in Shanghai. [more inside]
22-8 22-9
What's with these mysterious, over-the-air, digital television channels? [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt at 6:55 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by dirtdirt at 6:55 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me torture my friends!
YES! You have been waiting for this question ALL year! Last year you all helped me come up with ideas for the super successful Scavenger Hunt! Now we're back to try something new. Japanese Gameshow Olympics! [more inside]
I really don't like iTunes
Annoying iTunes library question [more inside]
Ordering a return ticket Melbourne to Los Angeles with V Australia; can I travel to LA and cancel the return flight for a refund?
I'm going to be flying one way from Melbourne, Australia to Los Angeles with V Australia. It's cheaper to book a return ticket than a one way ticket. Can I cancel the return flight and get a refund? [more inside]
How to do a conditional redirect based on source location
How can I do a redirect based on a users location, but only for the landing page of a website and not subfolders or files? [more inside]
Off the rack
What widely available (department store, not boutique) bras should I buy (36DD)? [more inside]
Does vacation equal holiday?
Does Holiday = vacation how you talk? [more inside]
Which papers go in the rectangular file and which go in the circular file?
What important household papers and documents must I keep and file? What papers are OK to throw away? [more inside]
Is there a Wordpress widget that will automatically sort the links in my sidebar by date?
Is there a Wordpress widget that will automatically sort the links in my sidebar by date? If not, how would I code one? [more inside]
Languages of the Western Hemisphere
Awesome trivial question: How many official state languages are there in the Western Hemisphere? Give yourself a moment to think about this before you read my first guess on the inside. [more inside]
What are Kids Reading?
My grandson was given Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe to read in his English class. I read it and loved it. What are middle and high schoolers given for assigned reading these days?
Wanted: video editing software for OSX?
I'm looking for OSX video editing software to use for preparing live music videos for uploading to YouTube. I want to overlay audio tracks from an audio recorder over video footage from a digital camera, cropping either as needed, and exporting the finished video as MPEG4 or H.264. Final Cut seems like overkill (and costs a fair bit), and iMovie doesn't offer the precision to easily align the separate tracks. Can anyone recommend a good, reasonably inexpensive package that will do the job?
posted by acb at 4:49 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by acb at 4:49 AM PST - 7 comments
Starting School with a Blast
Teacherfilter: Hurrah, another school year is fast approaching and I'm looking for 48-minute or less teambuilding activities I can use with my 8th grade students (all with emotional disabilities). This is my second year working with these scallawags and we have a silly, trusting relationship, but I want to start 8th grade with a bang!
I'm looking for fun, in-class group activities that will continue to get them to think outside the box and help each other accomplish a goal.
Anyone got any corporate/academic memories that would address this?
posted by dzaz at 4:06 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dzaz at 4:06 AM PST - 7 comments
Can You Search For XML Text?
Cellphone Plan for Someone Who Dislikes The Phone
Recommendations for a cheap cell plan? [more inside]
posted by thisperon at 12:26 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by thisperon at 12:26 AM PST - 26 comments
How can I alleviate my depression?
I'm slowly losing a battle against depression, and I'm not sure what else to do. [more inside]
posted by you just lost the game at 12:26 AM PST - 53 comments
posted by you just lost the game at 12:26 AM PST - 53 comments
forget the flowers
So I'm 6 hours into my 4 month stay in San Francisco and I need recommendations for places to while away the hours. I'm staying in Nob Hill. Can anyone recommend low-key (and inexpensive) pubs, restaurants, etc that are easily accessible from here? FWIW, I moved here from Carroll Gardens/Boerum Hill in Brooklyn - so that's the kind of environment I'm accustomed to. Many thanks!
July 27
How not to become a craz(y|ier) person?
So, my minor tics are developing into more pronounced tics. Is there something I should be worried about? Is there something I can do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 11:35 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by anonymous at 11:35 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm in need of a new computer. A desktop, not a laptop. And zoomy.
I need a new computer--a desktop--but I don't know what kind of expectations to have for a new machine versus my 5-year-old computer. Is whatever's on special gonna impress me? [more inside]
posted by misanthropicsarah at 11:22 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by misanthropicsarah at 11:22 PM PST - 24 comments
How to get a toilet bowl cleaner stain off a marble counter?
I left a new bottle of toilet bowl cleaner on the bathroom counter while unpacking groceries. It leaked, and I didn't notice until the next day. Now there's a rough white stain on the counter (marble) that won't come off. Any ideas on how to remove it?
The only time you'll want to combine garbage disposals and bidets!
What are some interior fixtures unique to houses in different parts of the world? [more inside]
Similar songs of Malcolm McLaren's "Club De Narcisse"
Hi, I would like to know song's that are similar to Club De Narcisse (some websites display the song name as Club Le Narcisse). This is from Malcolm McLaren's album Paris. By similar I don't mean songs by Malcolm McLaren. By similar I mean songs that have the same musical structure, beat, flow, rhythm and genome attributes. [more inside]
The Video I Knew Somewhere
Monkees (tv show) Filter: I'm trying to remember which song was played in a music video/interlude in an episode of their tv show and, ultimately, track down a clip of it. [more inside]
posted by Mael Oui at 10:13 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Mael Oui at 10:13 PM PST - 9 comments
Resources for buskers and street artists - the biggest events, festivals and communities, please.
I'd like to find out about the biggest street performer events and communities and festivals and stages as possible. All and any links are welcome. What are the best online resources as far as busking/street performer/street art communities are concerned? I've already been to performers.net, where I'm posting this question as well. I'm in New York City, but anywhere is fine.
posted by omnigut at 10:01 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by omnigut at 10:01 PM PST - 11 comments
Riddle me this...
Creating custom quizzes, polls and surveys for a blog... your experiences? [more inside]
Where can I get a safety cover for the garbage disposal (i.e., whirling propeller that might chop off my fingers)?
Safety cover for the garbage disposal (i.e., whirling propeller that might chop off my fingers). [more inside]
Negotiating a car price and dealer incentives
This is an awesome askme on negotiating a new car price but not covered is when do dealer incentives come in? Working from the TMV price, should I negotiate the price with the incentives applied? or negotiate the price with the dealer and then assume that the dealer will apply any available incentives? Thanks.
What's this stuff on my lips?
I often go on my break at work and realise a light layer of gunky stuff has built up on my lips. What on earth is it? [more inside]
posted by nostrich at 9:30 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by nostrich at 9:30 PM PST - 4 comments
Please help me keep my plants alive!
Please help my new plants not die in the heat! [more inside]
Looking for an infamous untrained british orchestra
Looking for an old link: a recording of a wacky british orchestra of untrained musicians performing unrehearsed classics, such as Strauss' Also Sprach Zarathrousta.
I may have dreamed this, but I think Youtube videos of one of this british orchestra / choir showed up in a Metafilter thread. Thanks!
posted by jchgf at 8:33 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jchgf at 8:33 PM PST - 3 comments
I just want to see my Consey!
I am going to be in LA the week of August 10th, and I'm dying to see a taping of the Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien. I put in a request for tickets, but the website said they are only taking reservations for September. Any MeFites have any inside tips on how to get tickets? [more inside]
Anything except 'Antichrist'
What should I and a friend see at the 20090Melbourne International Film Festival? [more inside]
posted by Ritchie at 8:16 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ritchie at 8:16 PM PST - 5 comments
What's the best way to go about replacing my kitchen sink and faucet?
What's the best way to go about replacing my kitchen sink and faucet? [more inside]
posted by aburd at 8:13 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by aburd at 8:13 PM PST - 8 comments
Divorce support
A friend's husband just anounced he wants a divorce- help me help her... [more inside]
posted by beccaj at 7:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by beccaj at 7:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Acne scar treatment (in Vancouver, BC)
Could anyone recommend a dermatologist near Vancouver, BC to deal with dense acne scarring? If you could share some first or second hand experiences of the treatment, that would be awesome too. [more inside]
I can has relief from chigger bites?
ChiggerFilter: On July 4th I walked through tall grass to my neighbor's house, and came home with dozens of chigger bites at my waist, all over my thighs (front and back), hips, and posterior. I think I'm allergic, because despite all treatments, they're still itching over three weeks later. How much longer can this misery last, and how do I prevent scarring besides the obvious "not scratching"? [more inside]
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy at 7:36 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by sister nunchaku of love and mercy at 7:36 PM PST - 20 comments
Sightseeing during conferences
Sightseeing during conferences. Would you do this? [more inside]
I think it's from space.
PlantIdFilter: I've searched all the weed databases for my area trying to id this thing here. No luck, so either it's not a noxious weed or I need more help. [more inside]
posted by fiercekitten at 7:25 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by fiercekitten at 7:25 PM PST - 6 comments
kermit with the green suit off goes on a bender
naked old muppet gets drunk and nasty. where did i see that? [more inside]
posted by compound eye at 6:58 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by compound eye at 6:58 PM PST - 11 comments
Smart couple, will work for fun and adventure.
I didn't get into grad school, but instead of vast disappointment, I feel like I dodged a bullet. Sigh, another question for someone who wants a fulfilling job, preferably not in the US, in the midst of an economic meltdown. [more inside]
do your worst copper!!
Can a New York Transit Authority ticket catch up with me back home in Los Angeles? [more inside]
What is for Dinner?
I have read conflicting reviews about cooking boneless skinless chicken breast in a slow cooker. I will be making apricot chicken in the crock pot tomorrow. The recipe calls for a chicken cut into serving size pieces. I am using boneless skinless chicken breast instead. How long do you usually cook it on low? The recipe says 3-8 hours. Pretty wide berth there. Any tips?
New Laptop = what to add?
What must-have programs do you use on your laptop for work? And travel? [more inside]
posted by raisingsand at 6:16 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by raisingsand at 6:16 PM PST - 26 comments
Are there more communities like Flickr's ID Please?
I really love the Flickr "ID Please" group, which I originally found here.
Are there other services/communities online that allow you to submit a photo (or other media item) for discussion/identification by experts? This particular group tends to focus on identifying types of flora/fauna. [more inside]
Where to find a NASCAR shirt in NYC?
Does anyone know where I can buy a NASCAR t-shirt in NYC before this Friday afternoon? [more inside]
gaming on the go
I just bought a netbook (a HP Mini 110) and want to buy a couple of games to play on a forthcoming trip. However, most games won't run because of the graphics processor and odd screen size (1024 x 576). What games can you suggest that might run well on this? [more inside]
Food Festivals and Competitions in Southern LA
I am looking for any and all food festival / competitions that happen in southern LA that are open to the public. [more inside]
Music memorabilia in London?
Where can I find britpop memorabilia in London? [more inside]
Premiere Attire?
What should one wear to an L.A. movie premiere? [more inside]
posted by peachykeen at 4:30 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by peachykeen at 4:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Truck battery cost
My 18 year old son went to Express Oil Change to have a new battery put in his 2004 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. His battery was dead and when jumped off, it would not hold a charge. They put an MTP-65 Interstate battery in and charged him $146 for the battery alone. With installation, charging system testing fee, and taxes, the total cost was $208.93. Does that sound high? I was expecting to pay half of that.
posted by Kam1761 at 4:30 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Kam1761 at 4:30 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm a quitter.
So I quit my job. Now what? Creative unemployment ideas, plz. [more inside]
posted by SassHat at 4:20 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by SassHat at 4:20 PM PST - 28 comments
Calculating Canadian customs duties?
CustomsFilter: I shipped something to Canada and messed up the declared value. How do I calculate what the recipient will have to pay? [more inside]
posted by fogster at 4:18 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by fogster at 4:18 PM PST - 4 comments
How is incoming charge distributed amongst multiple batteries wired in parallel?
Say I have a three batteries (all 12V SLA of the same Ah capacity) wired in parallel to form a bank. I connect a dumb charging source (let's say 12V, 5A). How will the incoming charge be distributed amongst the three batteries, and what does it depend on? [more inside]
posted by gribbly at 4:03 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by gribbly at 4:03 PM PST - 16 comments
Listening to my mp3s on my stereo via the magic of wireless technology....
Sending my music across the room... So I have a 25 year old amp (Technics if it matters) and a record player on the ground floor of one end of my apartment. On the other end, on the second floor, is my computer, which has all my non-vinyl music on it. The music is on an external drive. The computer is an aluminum iMac. Is there a way to get my mp3s to play out of the stereo? Note that at present I have no wireless stuff except a d-link modem and whatever wireless is built into the computer. There are no walls between the computer and the stereo. Please explain it to me as if I was an idiot. A bit more info inside. [more inside]
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at 3:30 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at 3:30 PM PST - 24 comments
Because "Rush Fall 2009" is so cliche.
Help me design a t-shirt [more inside]
How to propose to a book lover?
Proposing to a book lover. Ideas? [more inside]
To my Yank ear, Marsha from Spaced sounds like Sophie from Naked. Just me?
UK accents for Americans: these two actresses sound similar to me.
Is it a regional accent, or are their distinctive speech patterns just similar? [more inside]
Easy, clean slideshow generator for Flickr + Wordpress?
Is there an instant slideshow generator for Flickr albums that a) I can use in Wordpress, b) doesn't make slideshows with black backgrounds, like Flickr's own slideshows and c) is cleaner-looking than Pictobrowser? Pictobrowser is near perfect, actually, except the pixel font bugs me.
Unintentional Hilarity
Help me find a Fark comment thread that links to an article containing a viciously angry dog busting through a four month calendar. The article is about the rise of dog attacks in the summer months . . . [more inside]
posted by JakeLL at 2:26 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by JakeLL at 2:26 PM PST - 2 comments
Why use a remote when I can use a keyboard and mouse?
Help me build a media PC for my home entertainment unit. [more inside]
posted by consummate dilettante at 2:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by consummate dilettante at 2:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Why does one section of one leg get warm?
Why has the left rear quarter of my left leg started to get a "warm feeling" multiple times a day? [more inside]
posted by KirTakat at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by KirTakat at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
E&O important to LA?
When hiring a landscape architect, how useful (or not) is it to apply 'must have professional liability' as a selection criteria? [more inside]
"Umm, what do YOU think about my career?" won't cut it.
How do I approach a "career coaching" meeting discussion with my manager? [more inside]
What iPhone apps are best to track my fitness prgress as I get back into shape?
What iPhone apps can I use to track and manage my fitness progress? [more inside]
What, you're trying to get in National Geographic?
If I remove my nipple ring, will I experience nipple sag? [more inside]
posted by fatbird at 2:10 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by fatbird at 2:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Take my time and mind
Which websites can I get lost in? Which websites can I participate in? [more inside]
Study for FM Actuarial Exam
How should I study for the FM 2 Actuarial exam? [more inside]
posted by milestogo at 1:50 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by milestogo at 1:50 PM PST - 2 comments
Decode this morse code for me?
Calling radio geeks! Can you decode this morse code for me? [more inside]
posted by Mwongozi at 1:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Mwongozi at 1:36 PM PST - 5 comments
After the devastation
How long did it take for radiation to fall to safe levels in Hiroshima after August 1945? [more inside]
What are the plans for the new, taller paperback size?
What are the plans for the new, taller paperback size? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 1:26 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by adipocere at 1:26 PM PST - 14 comments
Where can I find this thespian-themed game?
Does anyone know what this game/toy was that I used to play with? I thought it was called "Let's Put On a Show" but now I can't find it. [more inside]
The Fun Can Not Be Halted.
Going to Milwaukee for a wedding next month. Need to rent a car, and would love to try a Nissan cube. Is this even possible? [more inside]
Summer in the Terminal City
Help resolve a dispute among co-workers. Vancouver is a wonderful city, everybody says so. It just doesn't happen to have been built for serious summer heat. Yet now it is hot (and getting hotter) and here we are in a "home office" that will start to absolutely bake in roughly one hour (when the afternoon sun hits the windows). Given that we have no air conditioning and that we are on a deadline this week and so must stay "on the job", how best to keep this place as cool as possible ...? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 12:53 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by philip-random at 12:53 PM PST - 31 comments
Am I just over-thinking this?
Bringing my iPhone to Europe....how to ensure absolutely no international roaming is charged? [more inside]
Can I run a build of Firefox in X11 on OS X?
Can I run a build of Firefox in X11 on OS X (Leopard) in a window manager like BlackBox or WindowMaker? I want to stay fullscreen in X11 for productivity purposes. [more inside]
Strategies for getting the cheapest possible airfares
Travelbugfilter: What are some of your tips, tricks, and strategies for getting the best airfares for both domestic and international travel? [more inside]
How should I find work as a nurse aide/assistant in New York?
How should I find work as a nurse aide/assistant in New York? [more inside]
i'm taking sides, when it comes to cinnamon
Where can I find tahini bread in the Boston area? [more inside]
No more tourist buffets!
How prevalent are unscrupulous tour guides? How do I learn about their back-handed practices? [more inside]
posted by gushn at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by gushn at 11:55 AM PST - 8 comments
I heard something about typhoons, too!
What will the weather be like in Japan at the beginning of September? I have googled and got an idea – warm and rainy! – but have a few specific questions and would welcome personal experience! [more inside]
posted by schmoo at 11:47 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by schmoo at 11:47 AM PST - 12 comments
Open Your Mouth and say...Wha?
So I went into the ER for lower back pain, and the doctor checked my ears and throat....what was the point of that? [more inside]
posted by Caravantea at 11:35 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Caravantea at 11:35 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I change part of a title across several episodes of the same podcast in iTunes?
How do I change part of a title across several episodes of the same podcast in iTunes? [more inside]
posted by booksherpa at 11:27 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by booksherpa at 11:27 AM PST - 2 comments
What can I do with an old G4 Mac that involves robots and cameras?
What should I do with an old 450 MHz Sawtooth G4 Mac running OS X 10.2? Assume that it runs well as-is and that I have $100 to spend on accessories. Bonus points to answers involving robots (for which I don't have materials for) and/or digital cameras (for which I do).
Why can't I connect to my neighbor's open wireless network?
My downstairs neighbor has given me permission to connect to her open wireless network. The network looks unsecured, doesn't ask for a password, just tells me "unable to connect," except once when it seemed to connect but told me I had a weak or limited connection. The signal is strong. [more inside]
Electric-start Gas Oven Unable to Reach 250+ F degrees (121 C)
Electric-start gas oven unable to reach over 250 F (121 C) degrees--any way to fix or time to replace? [more inside]
Unplanned Intervention over. Now what?
Unplanned Intervention over. Now what? [more inside]
Have you ever experienced obsessive thinking about somebody?
Have you ever experienced obsessive thinking about somebody, or about yourself (note: not OCD!)? How did you deal with it? [more inside]
Help Me Stop the Tomato Thief
Somebody is stealing my tomatoes. How do I stop them? [more inside]
posted by mygothlaundry at 10:44 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by mygothlaundry at 10:44 AM PST - 30 comments
I could deadlift that weight if I could just bend over that far....
Adding Pilates or other stretching to a weight training routine - how? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 10:43 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Vorteks at 10:43 AM PST - 13 comments
Do I confront my wife?
My wife admitted she had a crush on a co-worker, but nothing happened. However, I now know that during her crush, she drunkenly told the guy she liked him and he said he liked her too. She has never admitted this. Things are really good between us now, like when we were first married. Do I let this new piece of information go, or confront her about it? I still have no doubts nothing else happened between them.
posted by anonymous at 10:37 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by anonymous at 10:37 AM PST - 34 comments
Defunct telecoms logo is sooo passé.
How do I remove (can I?) a screen-printed logo from a vinyl (?) bag? [more inside]
“There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs.”
My beloved digital camera just died, and I'm trying to match features. Any suggestions? I don't want it to fit in my pocket. [more inside]
Where can I find a simple, compact printer scanner?
Recommendations for a compact laser printer + scanner? (Am not looking for an all-in-one with fax option.) [more inside]
Cheap + Healthy + Quick = Impossible?
I'm starting grad school and will be living in a residence hall with shared kitchen facilities. I need your ideas for quick, cheap, and healthy meals. [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan at 10:30 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by sciencemandan at 10:30 AM PST - 20 comments
Is there a one-stop way to make snail mail disappear?
On my list of everyday things that drive me up the wall, snail mail is right up there with cilantro. Please help me make my mailbox disappear. [more inside]
posted by ohyouknow at 9:56 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by ohyouknow at 9:56 AM PST - 22 comments
AT&T, I DEMAND GOOD PHONE RECEPTION!!!
Cellular reception is horrible in my area. I get at least 2 dropped calls during my commute to work, and every cellphone I've used is generally worthless indoors. What's the best way to pester my service provider into fixing this? [more inside]
Help with canning peaches
I canned (cold packed) seven pints of fresh peaches yesterday. The lid rings weren't screwed on tightly enough while the jars were processed, so some of the syrup leaked out. The jars do seem to have sealed, however. What should I do about this? [more inside]
posted by thirteenkiller at 9:47 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by thirteenkiller at 9:47 AM PST - 2 comments
The law behind the controversy.
Some legal questions about the arrest of Henry Louis Gates, Jr. [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 9:40 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by zardoz at 9:40 AM PST - 23 comments
Am I technically a Malaysian citizen?
Help me solve a mystery about myself: Am I an unknowing citizen of Malaysia? [more inside]
Help me plan a Brewster's Millions Birthday.
So it's my wife's birthday soon. She's quite picky when it comes to gifts, and likes shopping, so I'm giving her some cash for her birthday. Only thing is, this seems a bit lame/dull/lacking in thought, so I need a way to make it interesting, and, inspired by the 80s movie Brewster's Millions, I'm thinking about attaching some fun conditions/rules governing the spending of said cash. Now I need help coming up with said rules. [more inside]
Google, it was a funny joke back then-- but isn't it time we moved on?
ReputationRepair: How can I fix the Google Search result that's showing an old name for a group on Facebook? The jokes not quite as funny 6 years later. [more inside]
They got the robbers. Now what?
They got the guys who robbed us. They were arrested but have posted bond and are awaiting trial (I guess). What happens now on my end? [more inside]
Continuing educational opportunities in humanitarian law
Looking for continuing educational opportunities related to my field (international humanitarian law) to best take advantage of a few months off work. [more inside]
I need a secure alternative to Evernote
Any suggestions on a secure alternative to Evernote? [more inside]
How can I improve quality and decrease quantity of sleep?
How can I function well on less sleep? [more inside]
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 9:01 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by HopStopDon'tShop at 9:01 AM PST - 17 comments
Could a large influx of culturally-similar refugees help save Detroit?
St. Louis, Missouri lost over half its population from 1950-1990. Since the mid-1990s, 80,000 Bosnian immigrants (coming to represent over 20% of the city's population) have established communities that have saved large areas of housing stock from decay. In which other instances have large, permanent groups of non-migrant, non-domestically employed immigrants been settled en masse helping to shore-up a city that is losing population but otherwise has the infrastructure to accommodate more? Has there been any debate or discussion about hypothetical proposals to encourage something similar in Detroit? [more inside]
Turn my plain-jane banana bread into a bombshell dessert thingy.
Turn my plain-jane banana bread into a bombshell dessert thingy. [more inside]
posted by wowbobwow at 8:56 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by wowbobwow at 8:56 AM PST - 21 comments
Yey, Moon?
Planetary magnetic fields and life: Is there any reason to believe that strong magnetic fields on rocky inner planets are relatively uncommon? [more inside]
Carseat rentals in Germany
Renting a carseat in Nuremburg, Germany without renting a car. Anyone with knowledge about this? [more inside]
What document scanner do you recommend for many filing cabinets worth of scanning?
Where can I find recommendations for document scanner to handle what I'd consider "medium - large volume" scanning of our office files? [more inside]
posted by dukes909 at 8:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dukes909 at 8:21 AM PST - 7 comments
LobsterFilter: How to pull off a lobster boil for twenty+ people?
On a bit of a whim, my brother who can barely cook a cheese sandwich decided to have about twenty live lobsters shipped out for everyone who is coming to my other brother's bachelor party this Saturday. We're all very much from flyover country (Minnesota), and backyard steaming of lobsters isn't really in our repertoire. How do I help ensure it doesn't turn into a very expensive mess? [more inside]
posted by hobu at 8:20 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by hobu at 8:20 AM PST - 28 comments
Confoot be gone!
What can I do now to never get "con foot" ever, ever again? [more inside]
Name my buns!
I have two new dwarf rabbits in my family and I need some naming help from the hive mind. I've been noodling around names for two weeks now and I'm just drawing a blank. "Bunnnnneeeee!" and "bayyyybbbbeeeeeeee bunny!" just isn't cutting it anymore. Details and (killer-cute) pics inside. [more inside]
Shoulder Crepitus: Not improving. Ideas for next steps?
Shoulder crepitus: when I roll my shoulders back, they pop and click many times, like crunching. It has worsened over the past seven years or so that I've worked at a desk. I've tried a few things and have had no relief, although it doesn't seem to be worsening any more. What should I try next? [more inside]
posted by degrees_of_freedom at 7:21 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by degrees_of_freedom at 7:21 AM PST - 23 comments
Does he need the shots or not?
Asking for a friend about booster shots... [more inside]
posted by o0dano0o at 7:20 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by o0dano0o at 7:20 AM PST - 1 comment
Brand and model of this shoe?
Time zones and PHP question ...
PHP gurus: please help me do something specific with the date function. [more inside]
posted by jbickers at 7:05 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jbickers at 7:05 AM PST - 5 comments
Keepin the story straight
How can I host a member directory for a nonprofit, for free, online, that is password protected? [more inside]
My Own Personal Thriftstore
I have a lot of clothing to get rid of, but am too disorganised to sell online myself. Given that my friends are time-short too, how can I feel better about the money I've wasted when discarding unworn clothes? [more inside]
Last Rugby Game of the Season! featuring: Stitches in my Hand! play/not play?
I have stitches in my hand, and am wondering if it's a bad idea to play my rugby game tonight. Feedback from ruggers and others alike more than welcome :) [more inside]
posted by crawfo at 6:59 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by crawfo at 6:59 AM PST - 14 comments
How do I properly sync Outlook with Google?
I'm trying to find a way to synchronize Outlook Calendar (on Windows) with Google Calendar that actually works - as my current solution doesn't. Bonus points if I can sync contacts as well. [more inside]
Add views column in MOSS?
microsoftfilter: Using MOSS, how can I add a column to a discussion board list to show the number of times an item has been viewed? [more inside]
Do Mormons make better employees?
Are businesses moving to Utah because Mormons make better employees? [more inside]
Say termites took over your mind...
Could an AI zombify another? [more inside]
"On Demand"? Well, I'm DEMANDING already!
Shouldn't I be able to get "on-demand" wireless networks to WORK on my computer? Why can't I? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 6:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Man with no personality
Boyfriend's Strange Personality-What Could it Be? [more inside]
posted by ~Sushma~ at 5:50 AM PST - 66 comments
posted by ~Sushma~ at 5:50 AM PST - 66 comments
Monsoon fashion drama!
What to wear during the Indian monsoon season? [more inside]
posted by heartofglass at 5:35 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by heartofglass at 5:35 AM PST - 6 comments
Where to eat, drink (coffee) and chill in Old Heidelberg?
Old Heidelberg: where to eat lunch, dinner, drink coffee and read alone? [more inside]
Photoshop-Shortcut Filter: How to toggle between layers w/out touching the mouse
Photoshop-Shortcut Filter: How to toggle between layers w/out touching the mouse - basically, I'm looking for and alt-tab option for layers within Photoshop. [more inside]
posted by alrightokay at 4:40 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by alrightokay at 4:40 AM PST - 5 comments
Renault Megane windows
How do I persuade Renault to fix their design fault on my Renault Megane. [more inside]
Ummmm...
MarketingFilter: So. . . I made a tacky (yet delightfully unrefined) t-shirt. How do I best sell it online? [Long jump] [more inside]
Shoot Me as Chinese
Where in Hong Kong can I find a photo studio/independent photographer who can shoot me dressed as a Chinese lady? [more inside]
How to best deal with multiple Chinese suppliers?
Looking for advice regarding Chinese imports. Importing products into New Zealand from a number of suppliers - is there a service that would act as an intermediary for me? [more inside]
posted by mhjb at 12:36 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by mhjb at 12:36 AM PST - 3 comments
Please recommend a VCR repair shop in Portland, OR
Repair/service a twenty-year-old JVC BP-5300U videocassette player in the Portland, OR metro area? [more inside]
July 26
Need to screen-capture a webpage and video in embedded movie form
How to capture webpage with embedded video? [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 11:51 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by paultopia at 11:51 PM PST - 6 comments
Wifi in Router not working
I have a Linksys wrt160n router with the latest firmware. It works fine when wired with a desktop but not with my wireless notebooks.
The Wireless light on the router is ON but wireless devices are not able to detect the network even though everything is in the same room. If I use wires, things work perfectly but not wirelessly.
I have reset to factory defaults, tried the power cycle, etc. but still the same issue.
Easy Street, maybe?
What does the insult "There are street named after her" mean? [more inside]
posted by srrh at 10:53 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by srrh at 10:53 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me find this history of the Atlantic Ocean.
Help me find this history of an ocean/sea: If I remember correctly, it was written by a French historian while he was held as a POW in the Second World War, and was either about the Atlantic or the Mediterranean. [more inside]
Rhinoplasty questions
If my nose gets broken, can I get it fixed to look the way it did before? [more inside]
I have a week and a half paid time off for an adventure this Sept/August -- Where should I go?
What kind of adventure can I have in a week and a half this September or August?
I have about a week and a half of vacation that I have to burn before the end of September and would like any suggestions the hive mind can offer. I'm looking for some sort of cool festivals, experiences or week-long trips that I can take to use this time and have a good adventure (or two). [more inside]
Michael Clayton's fantasy book about "riverwynders"?
What fantasy book was referenced in Michael Clayton? [more inside]
posted by brownbat at 10:07 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by brownbat at 10:07 PM PST - 1 comment
Name my new Croquet team!
Ideas for name of Croquet team... [more inside]
Opinions re It's Just Lunch in the SFO area
Thinking of trying "It's Just Lunch" in the San Francisco area. Any experiences, good or bad about them?
posted by america4 at 9:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by america4 at 9:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Doing my part for mental health awareness
I want to do something positive for mental health awareness aside from just engaging people on the subject when it comes up. Is there anyone out there I can consider donating my time or money to? [more inside]
Please help me find Cyclus bags in the U.S.
I've fallen in love with these bags, made in Colombia from used inner tubes. I love everything about them. I live in Austin and saw some recently at this local import store. However, they only had a couple in stock, both of which I think were too small for my laptop, plus there are some styles in the catalog which I love more. The lady I spoke to at the store was unsure if they were planning an order soon, if ever again. Apparently the Cyclus website is currently being refurbed, so I don't think I can order directly from the manufacturer. I did find a couple of sites which carry them, but none were in the U.S. Anyone know how I can get one of these in the States? Thanks in advance!
posted by theperfectcrime at 8:33 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by theperfectcrime at 8:33 PM PST - 4 comments
What was this table/cart used for?
Can anyone identify this antique table/cart? It's raised and lowered using a crank. [more inside]
Advice on constructing a sellable leash please!
Had an idea for a new design of dog leash and want to make and hopefully sell it. I've had a heck of a time finding a source for all the little locking/clasping components found on your typical leash. How do I find them? [more inside]
posted by my homunculus is drowning at 8:14 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by my homunculus is drowning at 8:14 PM PST - 6 comments
What are the actual mechanics of fashion trends?
What are the actual mechanics of fashion trends? [more inside]
Help us plan our Colorado Adventure
My wife and I are planning a backpacking trip to Colorado for the end of August. Where should we go? [more inside]
posted by jpdoane at 8:12 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by jpdoane at 8:12 PM PST - 15 comments
Where to major in film and the sciences?
My sister is a junior in high school and beginning to look at colleges. We're having difficulty finding colleges which would be a good "fit" for her (film major). Help? [more inside]
Can you turn a website into a program?
Is there a way to embed a rendering engine (like webkit), mysql, and php into a program that talks to itself, not the internet? [more inside]
EV RE50N/D-B mic + Olympus LS-10 recorder = hollow, tinny sound
Recordings made using an ElectroVoice RE50N/D-B microphone with my Olympus LS-10 Linear PCM Recorder sound quiet, tinny and hollow. Why could this be? [more inside]
posted by BugsPotter at 7:03 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by BugsPotter at 7:03 PM PST - 9 comments
How to get the boyfriend to the States...?
My better half is trying very hard to move from Eastern Canada to the States. Are there any avenues we haven't explored? Any thoughts? [more inside]
posted by Evil Chicken of Doom at 6:59 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Evil Chicken of Doom at 6:59 PM PST - 15 comments
Mac noob not liking the Dock
Long time Windows user just got a 13" MacBook. I'm not liking the Dock that much. Can I modify it or replace it with something else? What alternatives can I consider? [more inside]
posted by fx3000 at 6:12 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by fx3000 at 6:12 PM PST - 38 comments
Which bank do I want?
I'm in the market for a new bank and I was wondering if you had any thoughts on the matter? (I miss WaMu already!) [more inside]
Help me make a deal: I do all the work, he has all the money.
NegotiationFilter: An old acquaintance who I trust is giving me the opportunity to invest in a business in which I would do all the work and he would provide all the financing. The amount of money he is talking about is in the mid six figures. [more inside]
Walking on eggshells
Walking on eggshells? How to deal as an adult with a parent who has borderline personality disorder. [more inside]
Can you help me find an Aerosmith quote about the song "St. John"?
Can you help me find an Aerosmith quote about the song "St. John"?
I'm writing an article about how certain songs and other media are catchy and/or sticky. I remember reading somewhere a quote from Stephen Tyler of Aerosmith saying, in effect, that he was surprised that the song "St. John" from "Permanent Vacation" wasn't a monster hit, because it sure seemed catchy to them. Attempts to google search for it just finds me scads of web sites of ring tones and lyrics. Anyone know where I might have seen the quote?
How can I figure out what size this Cannondale R600 frame is?
How can I figure out what size bike frame this is, and is it a good choice for me? [more inside]
posted by mbatch at 4:19 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by mbatch at 4:19 PM PST - 11 comments
Approaching a Foundation?
How do I approach a foundation to inquire about a grant? [more inside]
posted by tessalations999 at 3:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tessalations999 at 3:53 PM PST - 4 comments
What Kind of External Monitor Can an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 Support?
I have a six-year-old Dell Latitude D600 laptop with an ATI Mobility Radeon 9000 GPU. I know it's an old machine and an old graphics chip, but I'd like to consider getting an external monitor. What are my options, if any? [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 3:21 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 3:21 PM PST - 11 comments
Belle Époque Syllabus
Looking for novels, non-fiction, online reading, etc., to help me learn more about the Belle Époque. [more inside]
posted by mmw at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mmw at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
How niche, how personal and how spiritual should a blog intended to brand me be.
How niche, how personal and how spiritual should a blog be that's intent is to brand myself as a unique, and creative professional of distinction. [more inside]
I miss recess
I'm fresh out of college, I have a job I love, and everything's going great. But it would be awesome if I could have more time off, because of a few reasons, and I can afford it... but does anyone do that? [more inside]
How can I make the most of my I-10 roadtrip?
I'll be making a 4-day road trip along I-10 from Corona, CA to Pensacola, FL at the end of August. What are the must-do or must see places along the way that aren't more than an hour detour from the interstate? Any food or restaurants along the way I'd be crazy to miss?
posted by pupperduck at 2:28 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by pupperduck at 2:28 PM PST - 13 comments
Equipment for doing serious (weighted) back extensions at home?
Equipment for doing serious (weighted) back extensions at home? [more inside]
posted by madmethods at 2:16 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by madmethods at 2:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Kick-ass sci-fi with kick-ass girls
Recommend me some sci-fi with female lead characters! [more inside]
posted by cardamine at 2:11 PM PST - 68 comments
posted by cardamine at 2:11 PM PST - 68 comments
What books would teach me about information and data?
Let's say I wanted to educate myself to sort-of the equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in Information and Data (not sure what the real degree would be called, but you get the idea). What should be in my syllabus? [more inside]
posted by Deathalicious at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Deathalicious at 1:58 PM PST - 13 comments
Online writing system?
Instruments in Beijing
Where in Beijing can I buy music instruments? [more inside]
posted by god particle at 1:49 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by god particle at 1:49 PM PST - 2 comments
Italian wine shops in London?
Where to buy wines from Italy's Piemonte region in London? [more inside]
posted by vacapinta at 1:40 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by vacapinta at 1:40 PM PST - 3 comments
Sleep management
What is the least amount of sleep you can do with, as an adult without feeling tired or sloppy or disoriented?
And How to get the deepest sleep in those few hours? Any tips?
We need a bulldog minus the 70 pounds of drool and extensive health problems.
My grandma's beloved bulldog just died, so grandma needs a new dog so that well she doesn't go the same way as her bulldog. Help me find a good breed/mixed breed for her to adopt! [more inside]
SQL Challenge
SQL question: Getting all records based on a row-specific criteria [more inside]
posted by 0xFCAF at 12:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by 0xFCAF at 12:52 PM PST - 6 comments
What's wrong with my cat, and should I take him to the vet?
What's wrong with my cat, and should I take him to the vet? [more inside]
posted by Lobster Garden at 12:49 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Lobster Garden at 12:49 PM PST - 18 comments
I took MDMA for the first time and have some questions
I took MDMA aka ecstasy for the first time the other night. I was nervous about taking it, but now looking back, I don't regret it at all. I can easily say it was one of my best experiences. But... [more inside]
F for Fake
Red Lemonade in Chicago?
How might one get ahold of Red Lemonade if one lives in Chicago?
Who has been blogging longer than I?
BlogFilter: Is there a reliable directory of blogs? [more inside]
posted by GatorDavid at 11:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by GatorDavid at 11:12 AM PST - 14 comments
Love it or leave it
Which countries are easiest for a US citizen to move to permanently? [more inside]
Apple's self assigned IP address sucks
Why does DHCP often suck on open WiFis? [more inside]
posted by jeffburdges at 10:58 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by jeffburdges at 10:58 AM PST - 21 comments
Social Stigma of Buying Used Ring Solely for Diamond?
Used Engagement Ring: I am ready to ask the most wonderful person I have ever met to marry me. However, before I can do that I need a ring. Buying a used ring seems to carry a negative reputation among some people and I can understand some of their arguments. My question is whether buying a used ring for the diamond itself and having a new setting made carries that same negative reputation. And, if I do buy a ring for the stone, will my jeweler have a hard time using it once it has already been in another setting? [more inside]
posted by 2legit2quit at 10:50 AM PST - 44 comments
posted by 2legit2quit at 10:50 AM PST - 44 comments
same ccd, 4k cheaper, but wheres the lens ?
whats the selection of wide angle lenses for the sony alpha 900 ? [more inside]
posted by sgt.serenity at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by sgt.serenity at 10:39 AM PST - 2 comments
LARP-making 101
How do you organise, structure, and run a LARP - particularly one that's a little bit unusual? [more inside]
Help me help her help him
What's the best way for a non-computer oriented person to tap into the blogosphere support network for help with her ADHD child? [more inside]
Medicaid Discrimination?
HealthInsurance Filter: If a friend goes on Medicaid in dire financial straits, will insurers be able to discriminate against her later? [more inside]
Why should I throw out the floating beans?
Quite a few times in recipes I've seen directions to put beans in water and discard any that float after a period of soaking (I've even heard this from you, AskMeFi). Now, I like beans. My question is: why can't I eat those?
Esophageal tightness
Mysterious medical malady: reflux, or something more? [more inside]
Consequences to mailing drugs?
What possible consequences could there be to attempting to send illegal drugs via mail without a return address? Is there any way the intended recipient could catch shit? [more inside]
What fonts does Adobe install on my Mac, and how can I separate them out?
What fonts does Adobe install on my Mac, and how can I separate them out? [more inside]
posted by yesno at 9:22 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by yesno at 9:22 AM PST - 5 comments
How to earn emergency funds, through Craigslist or otherwise?
What kinds of items can be sold on Craigslist for the most money? (Alternately, what are some jobs I could do for emergency funds, given my unique circumstances?) [more inside]
Going to Vermont!
Help me plan my trip from Boston to Burlington, Vermont next weekend! [more inside]
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 8:50 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Cat Pie Hurts at 8:50 AM PST - 5 comments
Vista boot problem
My Vista installation has a major problem. Every time I update my next two boots take in excess of half an hour. My best guess is that the problem lies in the creation of restore points. Has anyone else experienced this problem and how did you fix it? [more inside]
Buying CDs online
What online music retailers would you recommend? I'm interested in CDs, new and used, preferably from an independent outfit. [more inside]
posted by woodway at 7:37 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by woodway at 7:37 AM PST - 17 comments
Where can I find my favorite red tea?
Where can I buy Kromland Farm Rooibos tea now that Whole Foods stopped carrying it? [more inside]
How can I set boundaries around therapy?
I want to go into therapy but exclude certain important areas from discussion. How can I best approach this? [more inside]
Where can I find recorded speeches about working in factories during the first half of the 20th century?
Where can I find recorded speeches about working in factories during the first half of the 20th century? [more inside]
What to wear for a reception?
What is "summer glamour" for men at a wedding reception? [more inside]
Spurious NBNS traffic
There's probably a virus on my laptop, how can I identify it? [more inside]
Cool wedding venue near Boston
"Cool" wedding venue in New England? [more inside]
Got nip?
Who in your experience is the best online purveyor of good quality catnip that ships internationally? [more inside]
posted by =^^= at 3:51 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by =^^= at 3:51 AM PST - 4 comments
July 25
What is the real reason for [X]?
What is the real reason for [X]? [more inside]
Why can't I send a text to Canada?
Why won't this text message go through? (Australian to Canadian phone.) [more inside]
Qu'est-ce que sais?
Can someone help translate a poem from French to English? [more inside]
posted by twirlypen at 9:33 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by twirlypen at 9:33 PM PST - 18 comments
Why does this farm field have a C.S.I. logo on it?
Why is there a C.S.I. logo carved into this farmer's field? [more inside]
posted by miyabo at 9:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by miyabo at 9:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Looking for some fun, easy card games
What fun (hopefully strategic) card games take five minutes or less to learn? [more inside]
A bang for a buck
What can I use to create a startling, loud, sharp noise? [more inside]
posted by a non e mouse at 8:06 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by a non e mouse at 8:06 PM PST - 37 comments
How can I re-install Windows?
Trying to reformat a PC. I've had this Dell which has given me nothing but problems since I bought it. Can anyone help me figure out how to wipe it and re-install XP? Degree of difficulty inside... [more inside]
Where can I watch/download/buy/whatever the 90s documentary DICEWORLD?
Where can I watch/download/buy/whatever the 90s documentary DICEWORLD? [more inside]
How do I deal with extended family that I find emotionally draining?
How do I deal with my extended family if every moment I spend with them results in emotional turmoil and descents into deep depression much like their own? [more inside]
Girl who can't come with partners. If sleeping together only winds up making everyone unhappy, why do it?
I'm a girl who hasn't been able to orgasm with a partner. It's been a major issue in my relationships. Is there really any point to having sexual relationships? (explicit but unsexy text) [more inside]
Will these shoes fit my wide feet?
Will these shoes fit my wide feet? [more inside]
Saving $$ on AC
From an energy-/cost-saving POV, is it better to ramp down your AC to a lower temp when you're not in the house or using the space, or turn it off completely and then crank up when you're back? What about, say, if you're away for a week or more. I know this is not like heat where pipes can freeze if you turn off. I should know this by now but I don't. Thanks for any advice.
Mall of America--best hotel to stay and where should I take my 5 year old?
What is a good hotel that is right next to or connected to Mall of America? And what are the "must go to's" for a five year old? [more inside]
Cat Repellent Effectiveness
Do cat repellent sprays really work? Thinking of purchasing some expensive leather dining room chairs and I'm concerned about possible damage from scratching. I purchased a sisal scratching post a few months ago and my cat uses it constantly but I'm still nervous. He destroyed a cheap leather computer chair I purchased many years ago. The problem seems to be under control but I'm still worried. Any recommendations?
I really want to pay my bill, I just don't know how much or who to give the money to
The wife got a bill in the mail (then lost the bill) from either Blue Cross/Blue Shield of South Carolina or the South Carolina State Department of Education. She can't remember which, but does remember that it's a health insurance bill (which for some reason the state department of education has sent to them before, possibly due to the mother in law being a teacher in South Carolina) for roughly $500-600. [more inside]
When should I send my resume?
When should I send my resume online for a job I want to apply for? [more inside]
posted by Midnight Rambler at 4:50 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Midnight Rambler at 4:50 PM PST - 10 comments
Where can I get an mbox driver for Windows Vista?
Is it possible to get an mbox (not mbox 2) to work in Vista without ProTools LE? Is it possible to find a USB driver for this mbox and Vista? [more inside]
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 4:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by KevinSkomsvold at 4:40 PM PST - 8 comments
what was wrong with my hummus
my trader joe's hummus had flakes of something or other in it, which I've never seen before. what could this be? [more inside]
Marijuana dispensary in austin?
Is there a medical marijuana dispensary in austin texas? [more inside]
What's your catnip regimen?
What's your catnip regimen? [more inside]
When is a job listing too old?
When is a job listing considered too old to apply to? [more inside]
posted by NeoLeo at 3:13 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by NeoLeo at 3:13 PM PST - 18 comments
Help ID this tattoo on metal dude Kvarforth from Shining!
What is this tattoo? - Nicklas Kvarforth, from the swedish metal band SHINING has a tattoo on his chest that I am trying to identify. Any tattooists or art aficionados may have seen this before - can you help? [more inside]
posted by punkrockrat at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by punkrockrat at 2:56 PM PST - 4 comments
Synology 409 vs. Seagate Black Armor 440
Help me decide: Synology 409 vs. Seagate Black Armor 440 for my next NAS? [more inside]
dealing with misdirected email
Misdirected emails -- what to do about them, and can they have any impact on me beyond annoyance? [more inside]
Staggering Insomnia Almost Seems Preferable
Please hope me get control of my bad dreams until I can resolve their real-world roots. [more inside]
You can ALWAYS come home...
Please share your re-nesting experience. Help me avoid getting sucked into the vortex of hometown life. [more inside]
My Old (canvas) Kentucky Home
We're taking a camping trip around Eastern Kentucky during the first week of August. What should we do along the way? [more inside]
How Do I Ace This Test?
Where do you want to be in 3 months/ 6 months/ 1 yr/ 3 yrs within the company? My boss asked me to write a response to this when I challenged him about my lack of career direction. Obviously I have my own thoughts, but beyond that, what specifically is *he* wanting to read when I turn this in? What will help convince him to put me on the fast-track to where I want to be?
posted by forallmankind at 12:36 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by forallmankind at 12:36 PM PST - 15 comments
how to mount plexiglas on stainless steel fridge?
I have a stainless steel fridge and a toddler who is learning to walk. I want to mount a sheet of plexiglas over the bottom portion of the door to prevent it from getting dented. I would like this to look decent and be non-permanent so I can remove it when we eventually move. Any ideas on how I could do this? All I can think of is using some kind of tape, but I think that would sag after a while.
Bonus for suggestions on how to also stick stuff to the plexiglas so that I can post up my kid's artwork (the stainless steel is non-magnetic).
Swing Swing Swing
BabyFilter: Getting a 4-month old to sleep in a crib instead of her beloved swing...help! [more inside]
posted by sapere aude at 12:22 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by sapere aude at 12:22 PM PST - 29 comments
Should I give a dead stranger's book to his children?
I found a neat antique book, and now I've tracked down its old owner. He's dead. Should I offer to give it to his children? [more inside]
Liar liar
Liar: I found the following picture on my computer. Can someone tell me what film/photo/piece of art this picture comes from? It's such a strange question, I don't even know where to begin!
posted by ashaw at 12:05 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by ashaw at 12:05 PM PST - 3 comments
How to set up a second phone number for a home office, cheap, in Canada?
How to set up a second phone number for a home office, cheap, in Canada? [more inside]
For 75 bucks they'd better serve liquid gold
Post-ComicConFilter: Best Sunday brunch in San Diego that's not the Hotel Del Coranado? Near downtown a plus. Views or unusual atmosphere doubleplus.
posted by The Whelk at 10:28 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by The Whelk at 10:28 AM PST - 9 comments
What does Daniel Plainview tell Eli?
What does Daniel Plainview tell Eli in There Will Be Blood? [more inside]
Suggestions for pet-proof rugs
Seeking recommendations for pet proof rugs (not wall-to-wall carpets) that feel and look great and really work [more inside]
Do any cars come with a clear license plate cover or shield?
Does ANY car come from the manufacturer with a clear license plate cover or license plate shield? [more inside]
How can I hang my photographs?
So I really like to take pictures, but I'm bored with framing them. What other cool ideas for mounting or backing large high quality printed photographs are there? [more inside]
Cursed by the wrong cursor
Where, oh where, can I download a right-pointing cursor?
I'm left handed (and have set up my mouse accordingly) but it twists me to use the standard-issue northwest-pointing cursor. I have searched Versiontracker to no avail.
I'm using Leopard Version 10.5.7, if you care.
Yes, yes, I know that there are bigger problems in the world.
Polite responses to nosy friends/family on personal matters?
Any effective but non-offending responses for people who, in the name of being helpful and concerned, I feel are starting to become a bit too close for comfort when it comes to personal problems? [more inside]
Hello RIAA, I'd like to give you some money
Is it horribly expensive to license snippets of music for videos that I share on my blog? [more inside]
posted by IanMorr at 8:11 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by IanMorr at 8:11 AM PST - 6 comments
Do you have this tunic...but 3x larger?
Another mom and I were flipping through this catalog and wondering who sells the mom-sized versions of these styles? [more inside]
posted by jeanmari at 8:01 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by jeanmari at 8:01 AM PST - 17 comments
Should I be happy when it comes to SAD lamps?
I know there have been some other questions on SAD lamps, but I'm more interested in whether they actually do make a difference. Anecdotal and empirical evidence are both sought after. Also, recommendations in the UK. [more inside]
C'mon, dinosaurs, it's time to turn into birds and compete with somebody else
I've become very interested in prehistoric non-dinosaur animals lately, specifically archaeocetes and the evolution of aquatic mammals, but also more broadly. What can I read that's up to date? I'm also very interested in artistic reconstructions of fossil animals. [more inside]
sexual harassment and unwanted attention abroad
How can I, a young woman in a foreign country, stop men on the street from harassing me, or from paying me so much attention? [more inside]
posted by acidic at 7:13 AM PST - 43 comments
posted by acidic at 7:13 AM PST - 43 comments
Treasure Island -- Which One?
Which edition of Treasure Island was this? [more inside]
posted by rahnefan at 6:41 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by rahnefan at 6:41 AM PST - 6 comments
What other substances might show up in a blood test for valproic acid levels?
What other substances might show up in a blood test for valproic acid levels? [more inside]
How to be a good friend to those in open relationships?
Help me navigate the perils of being a friend to people in an open relationship. [more inside]
Stone Piles -- Historical Meaning?
I sometimes see decorative piles of stones in front of --primarily rural-- homes.
I like the effect very much. I wonder if there is an historical meaning or symbolism to these stone piles or if it is merely an enhancement.
And here's GI Jane at the gas station on the way to Seattle...
Help me prepare for my trip! What are some fun/funny things we can do abroad, not location-specific but rather things that have to do with being on a trip? [more inside]
posted by alon at 5:05 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by alon at 5:05 AM PST - 20 comments
I want to be a Prommer
I've never been to any of the BBC Proms. Recommendations / general advice? [more inside]
posted by rose selavy at 12:24 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by rose selavy at 12:24 AM PST - 11 comments
Arrg, where be this ballet song?
[.mp3 Filter] I am looking for an .mp3 of the song "In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated" by Thom Willems. [more inside]
July 24
How to retrieve shares in UK company
I recently discovered that I am a shareholder of a UK listed company, Anglo Asian Mining Company. I base this discovery on my recent receipt of proxy materials and notice of the annual shareholders meeting, which was held today.
I realize the best way to retrieve or have replaced shares of stock in the United States is to contact the investor relations or financial department.
This seems like a daunting challenge. Is this the best/only way for me to retrieve whatever number of shares I have in the UK?
how do i get my credit report/score?
LearningToBeAnAdultFilter: What is the most accurate, free and legitimate way to get my credit score? I know I'm supposed to be able to get it free once a year, and that there are 3 different reporting agencies.... but.... what do I do? I feel like everyone but me already knows this.
posted by dahliachewswell at 10:50 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by dahliachewswell at 10:50 PM PST - 11 comments
Are cell phones dangerous to babies?
Please help calm an over anxious first time mom. Is it dangerous for a baby to be around a cell phone constantly? [more inside]
posted by Elaisa at 10:24 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by Elaisa at 10:24 PM PST - 18 comments
2001 Corolla, Fog Lights Always On
My 2001 Toyota Corolla has spontaneously developed a problem: the front and rear fog lights never turn off, even when the key is out of the ignition. A good mechanic was recommended to me, but he won't be able to see me for several weeks. He warned me to expect to spend $200 minimum. Is there anything I can do in the meantime to try to solve this myself? [more inside]
posted by churl at 9:53 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by churl at 9:53 PM PST - 21 comments
Where to begin?
If I want to start listening to [insert artist here] and don't know where to start, is there a website or resource I can use? [more inside]
posted by papayaninja at 9:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by papayaninja at 9:48 PM PST - 13 comments
Am I really a good kisser?
Almost every woman I've kissed has told me that I'm a “good kisser.” I've spoken to a couple of male friends about this and they've been told similar by the women they've been involved with, which makes me suspicious. How seriously should I take it when she tells me I'm a good kisser? Is this just something that people say to people they’re interested in regardless of accuracy?
What are the notebooks seen in "The Life Aquatic"?
What brands are, and/or where can I find the notebooks used by Cate Blanchett's and Bill Murray's characters in The Life Aquatic? [more inside]
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 8:59 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by punchdrunkhistory at 8:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Cute Seagull?
I need the cutest seagull picture ever. [more inside]
posted by 47triple2 at 8:50 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by 47triple2 at 8:50 PM PST - 24 comments
Pasta without Parmesan?
Is there any good replacement for Parmesan cheese in pasta recipes? [more inside]
posted by mellifluous at 8:34 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by mellifluous at 8:34 PM PST - 30 comments
I didn't write that.
Someone fabricated a letter in my name. Now what? [more inside]
posted by onhazier at 7:46 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by onhazier at 7:46 PM PST - 22 comments
Big man workout system?
I need a workout system for a BIG man. [more inside]
How safe is the Ivory Coast these days?
Ivory Coast safety? [more inside]
Am I getting a visit from the police this weekend?
Are the police going to come knocking on my door this weekend for an arrest warrant issued on court fines I forgot to pay? [more inside]
Looking Not to Melt in New Orleans in August
My erstwhile traveling companion and I are going to visit The Big Easy in the dead of August, specifically the 13th - 18th. What would be some activities we could do during the daylight hours to keep cool and out of the sun and are there still any Goth nights or the like to entertain us after dark? We are pale, Gothy types who have been to NOLA a few times but never this time of year.
European split beds?
Mattress-filter: I recently took a trip to Germany with my wife and was fascinated by some of the hotel beds there. Unlike some other parts of Europe, there were not two single-person beds, but seemed to be two combined. [more inside]
criteria to choose a heating oil supplier?
Choosing a supplier for oil heating in north-of-Boston; first time homeowner, and first acquaintance with oil furnace. Lots of companies sent us fliers when we bought the house, but what are the criteria for choosing one of them? [more inside]
Re-purposing found butcher block wood.
Carpentry-Filter: Can you help me identify this butcher block style wood, and figure out how to best cut, sand, and finish it for my project? Pics inside. [more inside]
posted by wfrgms at 5:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by wfrgms at 5:58 PM PST - 13 comments
What can we do about all these overdraft fees, which we think are unjustifiable?
My girlfriend received $506 in fees for overdrafting about $40 from Bank of America. Is there anything we can do about this? [more inside]
CreativeRoboticsNicknameFilter
I need a creative robotics/mechanical/electrical (engineering) themed nickname for a shirt I'm making.
Constraints and criteria below. [more inside]
Big scary decisions are big and scary.
What did you do to choose the next city you moved to? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp at 5:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by CwgrlUp at 5:39 PM PST - 13 comments
that distinctive tilted "e"
Font-filter: Help me identify these two fonts [more inside]
posted by jammy at 5:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jammy at 5:10 PM PST - 8 comments
What to do about a friend involved in quackery (Theta Healing)?
What to do about a friend involved in quackery (Theta Healing)? [more inside]
Japan and Korea--so small but so big
Japan & South Korea Filter: Please help me find things to do in Fukuoka, Japan and suggest places to go as I travel back through South Korea's Busan, Daegu, and finally Gyeongju. [more inside]
Help me find this delicious dressing.
Don't get a PhD!!! So what are some good alternative careers?
Don't get a PhD!!! So what are some good alternative careers? [more inside]
posted by imalaowai at 4:12 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by imalaowai at 4:12 PM PST - 11 comments
Search for Xbox Live gamers via email address
Is there a way to search for xbox live friends by email, the way there is for everything else on the internet these days? [more inside]
posted by billtron at 4:07 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by billtron at 4:07 PM PST - 2 comments
Identify the Accent.
What accent does June Carter have in Walk the Line? [more inside]
posted by katrielalex at 3:47 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by katrielalex at 3:47 PM PST - 14 comments
Is it possible to be allergic to the smell of Coffee?
I have an aversion to coffee but I don't know why. If I'm in the same room with it, can smell it no matter how small a cup, I'm gagging. I have never even had a cup of it. What could be causing this and could this be an allergy? [more inside]
posted by grablife365 at 3:20 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by grablife365 at 3:20 PM PST - 21 comments
Give me your awesome laptop finding powers!
The hivemind is usually great at this - please help me find or recommend me the perfect laptop replacement for my much loved but dying Acer. [more inside]
posted by tumples at 3:18 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tumples at 3:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Morae for OS X?
Is there an equivalent to Techsmith's Morae for OS X? [more inside]
posted by needled at 3:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by needled at 3:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Is it possible to manipulate iTunes this way?
I'm putting together this jamband playlist for an overseas trip. Pretty simple, right? [more inside]
posted by Jim On Light at 2:50 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jim On Light at 2:50 PM PST - 5 comments
Please help me inventory my kitchen.
How can I build a home/kitchen inventory? [more inside]
Help me find my long lost font
Borked computer will not run utilities
What if it's so borked it won't run Spybot? [more inside]
It's really not THAT bad......
I need a less drastic version of "That's like rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic" [more inside]
posted by SLC Mom at 2:17 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by SLC Mom at 2:17 PM PST - 38 comments
Dress me up like my old headless barbie.
I've happily gained some weight recently - now I'm at the size at which I'd like to stay for the forseeable future, would you help me rebuild my wardrobe? [more inside]
posted by teraspawn at 1:50 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by teraspawn at 1:50 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I stream HD content from one Comcast DVR to a another TV two stories above?
Does anyone know of a product that can stream HD videos from an HD DVR to another TV two stories above? [more inside]
How long should it take to write/update a nonprofit case statement?
How long should it take to write/update a nonprofit case statement? [more inside]
How do I hire, and pay to, a buyer's agent for commercial lease negotiations?
Should I hire, and how do I pay to, a buyer's agent for commercial lease negotiations? Note: I found property myself but the negotiations don't go the way I expected... [more inside]
posted by cst at 1:16 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by cst at 1:16 PM PST - 2 comments
Slideshow program for Windows PC
Question for a friend about slideshow programs for Windows PCs. She needs a slideshow display that will show the most recently downloaded picture (IE: newest image in the folder) and is pretty easy to use. Free is better, but not required.
Her specific request in her own words inside. [more inside]
Did I screw up my friendship breakup?
Yet another friendship breakup question. A very, very dear friend has disappeared from my life during the past three years. We had this amazing chemistry, which we both acknowledged... until she cut me off her life with no explanation. I have three actual questions on friendship breakups. [more inside]
I need a locked slideshow!
I need a mac software solution for this: photo slide show on external monitor (a projector) while the computer is locked [more inside]
Majini in Flames
I'm looking for other classical music that sounds like the "Majini IX - In Flames" track from Resident Evil 5. [more inside]
What would be the adult equivalent of Axe body spray?
I need a body spray recommendation for a middle age guy. Can anyone recommend anything that won't make me smell like an over-cologned teenager hoping to be the next star of an AXE commercial? [more inside]
No Sugar, No Caffeine Nowhere to be found.
Where can I find sugar and caffeine free fountain drinks? [more inside]
posted by Jezztek at 12:30 PM PST - 38 comments
posted by Jezztek at 12:30 PM PST - 38 comments
Firefox font troubles.
Firefox (3.5) keeps changing the fonts on me. I need larger than average fonts to see clearly and it keeps resetting back to no minimum size and checking the "allow sites to use their own fonts" box. How do I fix this? [more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese at 12:17 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by beautifulcheese at 12:17 PM PST - 3 comments
Recommend a roofer
I need a new roof. Can you recommend a roofer? [more inside]
How do I creatively research where I'm NOT supposed to go in Central Park?
I'm looking for blogs, photography collections, books, or landmarks I could search on that explore the seamy side of Central Park. I don't need links to specific crimes that happened there, or history timelines. Stuff from the 1980's would be absolutely amazing, but present day is more than fine. If I can't find what I need, how would I safely plan a daytime exploration of the non-touristy Central Park? I am not located in the New York area, but have visited the city.
How long will it take me to impliment CMS for a client?
itunes for the Android?
Tips for mp3 sorting with the G1 (how to replicate iTunes heuristics)? [more inside]
What bigg shew?
Can anyone identify the sneakers that Svein (I think, on the right) is wearing on the cover of Röyksopp's album Junior? [more inside]
posted by setanor at 11:33 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by setanor at 11:33 AM PST - 9 comments
I font to be readable
Why do my Firefox and IE browsers, as well as iTunes, occasionally scramble a word or word part in normal text and instead display foreign characters? [more inside]
posted by paphun123 at 11:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by paphun123 at 11:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Where can I find live, low-key music in (North) Chicago?
Where can I find live, low-key music in (North) Chicago? [more inside]
How long will satellite repeaters last?
Ham Operators: In the event of the apocalypse, how long will satellite-based repeaters last? [more inside]
Reader's Advisory Resources
[LibraryFilter] What are your best resources for (fiction) reader's advisory (children, YA, adult)?? [more inside]
How to influence people positively
How to stay cool with a fellow coworker and encourage them to do a god job at same time? [more inside]
posted by furtive at 11:00 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by furtive at 11:00 AM PST - 12 comments
photographic white lies
This might be a wild goose chase. But can anyone help me track down any sort of a technical clue for why a white tint very specifically applied to one part of a photo taken in the 1920s – for the purpose of deliberate deception – would have turned a dark, purplish navy color over time? [more inside]
posted by Jody Tresidder at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Jody Tresidder at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
Please identify this (opera?) song for me.
Please identify this (opera?) song for me. [more inside]
posted by gummo at 10:51 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by gummo at 10:51 AM PST - 2 comments
WWI, what happened?
Nerdy white girl wonders about hip-hop fashion and subcultural stereotypes.
I am curious about different varieties of hip-hop style (basically, the kinds of things I see cool [mostly] black teenagers and young adults wearing). I'm interested in looking at pictures of it (are there street fashion blogs for this kind of thing?) and also in finding out more about the history, origins, and cultural associations of this kind of dress (anything from academic articles to fashion magazines). [more inside]
posted by bubukaba at 10:37 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by bubukaba at 10:37 AM PST - 13 comments
Car design traditions
Can you give me more examples of a design feature that different car manufacturers have kept for several decades...? [more inside]
Because I don't want to spend my entire holiday trapped in the house
Cooking Classes? Craftyness? I'm looking for recommendations for things to do in Toronto in the last couple weeks of August. [more inside]
posted by machine at 10:26 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by machine at 10:26 AM PST - 7 comments
South LA guided tours?
Anyone know of any guided tours of South Central LA? [more inside]
I need help.
I’m suffering from Cyclothymia. My Psychiatrist, who I’ve been seeing for the last one and a half years, could not be reached. My Question is, am I a danger to others? [more inside]
Help me make my small apartment cosy instead of cramped
Why are some small spaces cosy while others make you feel claustrophobic? [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 10:10 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 10:10 AM PST - 18 comments
Yiannis Ziros in LA?
Looking for Yiannis Ziros. [more inside]
iPhone directory for Ontario, Canada?
I need to find a directory for the iphone in Ontario. I don't know much about cell phones (it's an iPhone he has, in case that narrows it down) and I need to reach my brother. Googling just leads to a confusing advertising no man's land that I don't have any time to sift through now. [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat at 9:18 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by bonobothegreat at 9:18 AM PST - 14 comments
Help us have fun without The Almighty Cable
Just moved my boyfriend into a new apartment, and he will be unable to afford cable tv for quite awhile. As admitted boob toob junkies, we are quickly running out of things to do when we just feel like being around the house. Suggestions of fun and relatively budget friendly (under $30 to accomplish, preferably with a re-usability factor) activities to do at home, without the magical box. [more inside]
posted by Gonestarfishing at 9:15 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by Gonestarfishing at 9:15 AM PST - 41 comments
Blogs about the twin cities or Minnesota
I'm looking for your favorite blogs about things to do in or around the twin cities (Minneapolis/St. Paul) or in Minnesota in general. [more inside]
What's the optimal amount to spend on this raffle?
There's a monthly raffle at work for 5 parking spaces out back. There are about 30 people in my office. There's no limit to the amount of tickets you can buy. You can only win once. Otherwise, parking costs about $4 a day, or about $80 a month. Raffle proceeds go to charity. What's the optimal amount to spend on this? [more inside]
posted by boghead at 9:04 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by boghead at 9:04 AM PST - 19 comments
Sumpin' to Read
What kind of a headache can't be treated by morphine?!
[CancerFilter] Fighting leukemia is bad enough, so WTF with this headache?! [more inside]
posted by buzzkillington at 8:55 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by buzzkillington at 8:55 AM PST - 10 comments
Warning curves ahead
Is it possible to derive a math function based on the shape of the curve plotted (in x&y), along with additional requirements? I flunked calculus... [more inside]
posted by aseno at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by aseno at 8:39 AM PST - 8 comments
I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.
How much would it cost me to buy two secondhand bikes near Stockholm, Sweden? And where would I buy them? [more inside]
Help my girlfriend myself or get therapy?
I feel like I'm giving up on my girlfriend by suggesting therapy instead of helping her myself. Am I? [more inside]
How do I navigate career limbo and transition from freelancing back to in-house work?
After a few years of full-time freelancing, I'm exploring a return to in-house work. What I've found in the early days of my search is that I'm in a kind of career limbo, a few years overqualified for the mid-level jobs and a few years underqualified for the senior-level jobs. So: How to deal? [more inside]
Teach me about Phoenix.
I'm going to college in Phoenix, AZ. Tell me anything and everything good or bad about the Valley of the Sun! [more inside]
I feel bad, but I feel like I need some space when I'm visiting my very sick father
Is it okay if I don't stay with my grandmother when I go visit my sick father? [more inside]
What is that strange acrid smell whle showering
My shower (an in-stall water heater) sometimes smells like something rubber is burning. It's a strong acrid smell that I only notice while in the shower and usually only after a sweaty workout. There is no sign of smoke like you would expect with burning rubber. Is this just some sort of weird sweat and treated water chemical reaction? Anybody heard of something like this?
posted by srboisvert at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by srboisvert at 7:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Glasses make you look ...?
How do you perceive people who wear glasses? Do people who wear glasses notice any difference in how people perceive you when you are wearing them vs. not wearing them? [more inside]
Should I pay VAT on an item shipping to the UK from the USA?
I just bought an item online. I am in the UK. The seller is in the US. Payment was made through Paypal and I was charged VAT (UK Sales Tax). Is this a mistake? [more inside]
Should a non-citizen be saluting the flag?
Should a non-citizen be saluting the flag? ... We have a friend staying for a couple of weeks who is not a US citizen (we're in the USA). He's here mainly for some formal events some to do with the Boy Scouts. He and I seek the proper advice about various national symbols and the right way for a non-citizen to behave. [more inside]
MovieFilter: Help identify Cyborg flick
I'm trying to find out what specific cyborg movie I remember seeing as a kid. Details are inside, but scarce! [more inside]
Wheat-free deliciousness?
Wheat-free cooking ideas? [more inside]
Advice for 1st Time Homeschooling Parents?
For those of you who home school your children, why did you choose to home school? What teaching approaches and strategies work best for you? Any mistakes to learn from? [more inside]
Running errands in NYC
Is there an errand running service like RunMyErrand in New York City?
Note Tab
I'm looking for a Firefox add-on that would open a note pad into a new tab. [more inside]
posted by FunkyHelix at 6:40 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by FunkyHelix at 6:40 AM PST - 5 comments
What language is best suited for my situation?
I have an Access db that I'd like to write into a stand-alone program, but I need help from the hive choosing the best language. [more inside]
posted by atm at 5:14 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by atm at 5:14 AM PST - 17 comments
Nice Things to Do for a Stressed Partner?
Help me help my fianceé! She just had a bunch of new responsibilities added at work and is completely stressed by them. [more inside]
A Strange and Mercurial Beast
I use Google Analytics to track traffic to my crappy little writing blog. On Wednesday, I had 20 visits from 13 visitors. On Thursday, I had 99 visits from 89 visitors, of whom 95% were "direct link" visitors. This is obviously nonsense. What on Earth happened? [more inside]
posted by Scattercat at 3:58 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Scattercat at 3:58 AM PST - 10 comments
Need a very extended font
Commonplace academic book fonts that have ascii slots mapped out for "dot-under" consonants? [more inside]
Can't make heads or tails of it
I got this coin (tails, heads) in a restaurant in Paris and only later realized it was not a 2-euro coin. Does anyone know where it is from? Just curious. [more inside]
posted by natalinha at 2:19 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by natalinha at 2:19 AM PST - 9 comments
Do I really owe this person my business?
Months ago, a seller's agent pushed me into talking to a loan officer she knows. I didn't like the loan officer much and while she gave me some valuable advice, I never really wanted to work with her. I found her pushy and felt she spoke to me like a child. However, eventually, the financing advice she gave has led to making this deal possible for me but I still don't want to work with her. [more inside]
posted by i_love_squirrels at 1:47 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by i_love_squirrels at 1:47 AM PST - 19 comments
Buy Yukata and calligraphy (shodo) set in Tokyo
Buy Yukata and calligraphy (shodo) set in Tokyo. I usually don't buy souvenirs on my trips, ever, but if they can be considered tools or clothing, I might go for it. [more inside]
July 23
Cats on a plane?
Help me move two cats across the US. [more inside]
Family Political Problem
How to deal with a bullying uncle who hates liberals. [more inside]
posted by samsaunt at 9:08 PM PST - 59 comments
posted by samsaunt at 9:08 PM PST - 59 comments
Question about casino record-keeping
Question about casino record-keeping. Let's say I need to prove what someone did at a major national casino on a certain day, approximately two years ago. The person used his player's club card on every game he played, and he used the player's club card to get comped on one meal. The more detailed information I can get about his activities, the better. My question is two-part:
(1) Can I expect the casino to still have detailed records of what this person did, or would the records have been purged/destroyed by now?
(2) What will it take to get the casino to release the records? (You can assume the person will sign a release for me to get the records, but will not go to the casino in person.)
Birthday gift for a soon-to-be-adopter?
What's a good gift for someone who will be adopting soon? [more inside]
Help with owl video/info for my toddler!
Owl help needed to placate and amuse a curious and enthusiastic toddler! [more inside]
A car buyer wants to renege on his offer after he took the car. What are my options?
A car buyer wants to renege on his offer after he took the car. What are my options? [more inside]
posted by mwang1028 at 7:44 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by mwang1028 at 7:44 PM PST - 21 comments
Who has the best CHEWY peanut butter cookies?
Please help me find the perfect, CHEWY, peanut butter cookie. Requirements inside. [more inside]
To me do really is a deer, a female deer ...
I just bought an ukulele, and I want to learn how to play it. Thing is, I know nothing about music in general. What should I learn? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 7:22 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by TheyCallItPeace at 7:22 PM PST - 32 comments
Help identify this song!
I'm trying to identify a song that I heard recently in a bar. A short clip of the song can be found here.
Bonus question: what style of dance fits this song? I saw some couples doing something that looked similar to a waltz, but in 4/4 time. Any ideas what they were doing?
Success stories from or about people in a relationship with someone who appears to struggle with loneliness, anxiety and introversion?
I'm looking for some success stories from or about people in a relationship with someone who appears to struggle with loneliness, anxiety and introversion. Can it be done? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka at 6:55 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by ninotchka at 6:55 PM PST - 24 comments
Flash in the Pan.
Wheelchair-friendly dentists in DC area
Wheelchair-friendly dentist in the Washington DC area (Montgomery County MD if possible)? [more inside]
Have Satellite Dish, Will Watch TV
The house I'm renting has a satellite dish up on the roof, and I'm pretty sure I know where the wall-plug for it is indoors. What kind of equipment and cables would I need to do/buy to easily (and importantly, cheaply) access satellite TV and watch it on my television set? I'm in Australia, if that matters.
Courting someone out of state
I paid in advance for services which I never received, and now I'm out nearly $900. This person moved out of state before I got to file in small claims. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
MovieFilter about young black news anchor
I'm looking for the following movie: late-80s or early-90s vintage dramedy, young black man working for the broadcast news media, fantasy sequences that somehow focused on the protagonist being "not black enough"! [more inside]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 5:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 5:39 PM PST - 7 comments
Thanos is intriguing. Who else?
In your opinion, who are the best alien super-villains? Difficulty: I'm only interested in those that originated from comic books. [more inside]
posted by np312 at 5:35 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by np312 at 5:35 PM PST - 26 comments
Help me avoid Sleepers!
Boarding school - bad or good? [more inside]
Name of a movie
I am looking for a name of a movie that came out I think in the 60s or late 50s. I think it took place in the jungles of South America. A group of people are trying to track across the jungle and they are being attacked by headhunters. I know at the end there is a big fight by a river and in one scene a guy is wounded in a cart and holds up a gunpowder barrel that causes an explosion and they defeat the headhunters. Anyone with info please let me know.
Poodle Attempts to Destroy Household Harmony! Barking and Peeing Popular Weapons!
Help us de-neurose, de-jealous-ize my cranky canine please! [more inside]
I once was found, but now am lost - iPhone location-based fail!
When in my basement apartment, iPhone OS 2.0 could locate me within 10m of my actual coordinates; OS 3.0, on the other hand, thinks I'm 700m down the road. What gives? [more inside]
I need to Shift into a higher plane of typing!
I am looking for a typing program that will force me to use the right shift key for left hand letters, and the left shift key for right hand letters. [more inside]
posted by brenton at 4:10 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by brenton at 4:10 PM PST - 18 comments
Local Profile Not Found...Wha???
I recently logged onto my computer (Windows XP), and it said "profile not found". Help, please! [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me at 3:56 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by too bad you're not me at 3:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Finding a new reflecting pool
Once upon a time I found myself in an amazing chat room where people actually discussed spirituality, politics, dreams, ologies etc...and did so in a respectful manner. This room was very engaging, challenging and inspiring and I am searching for a new discussion group or chat room that is similar in its dynamic. Any suggestions?
posted by gypseefire at 3:45 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by gypseefire at 3:45 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me stay out of prison in authoritarian countries.
Doing research in authoritarian countries. What is your experience? [more inside]
Cooking Gurus: Educate me in the way of the freezer
I want to pre-make most of my meals ahead of time. How do I store them in individual servings? [more inside]
posted by Bunglegirl at 3:17 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Bunglegirl at 3:17 PM PST - 28 comments
Compute MD5 hash value?
What's the easiest way to compute the MD5 hash value of a file? [more inside]
Help me understand atonal music
I've been trying to branch out my musical tastes, and have started recently to listen to atonal and serialist music (Boulez, Schoenberg, Webern). There is something about it that I like, but I'm not quite sure what it is, and I feel like if I knew more about the music in question I could better appreciate it. [more inside]
posted by Frankieist at 2:38 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Frankieist at 2:38 PM PST - 16 comments
Make me Tony Robbins, or some reasonable facsimilie thereof
I'm curious to know of any reputable life coaching certification programs. I think I might be interested in this as a potential career path, but am having difficulty sifting through moutains of info. [more inside]
posted by jasondbarr at 2:32 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by jasondbarr at 2:32 PM PST - 10 comments
Portable computers not so portable...
LaptopSetUpFilter: Between my wife and I, we have two laptops that spend unequal amounts of time in different rooms. We can't seem to figure out a system where laptops and cords and everything else get strung around between two rooms. Advice/personal experiences requested. [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 2:15 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by SNWidget at 2:15 PM PST - 21 comments
Video K. Corral
Videoconferencing gurus: Software-based MCU/phone bridge instead of hardware-based? [more inside]
Burnt-out Grad Student Seeks Grammar Help
I want to ask several questions in a row in a research proposal. What is the grammatically correct way of doing this? [more inside]
Witches and homosexuality
Witches and homosexuality: looking for reputable and/or academic studies on the relationship between witchcraft (historical or contemporary) and homosexuality. thanks.
Useful workspaces now that I have a huge extended desktop?
I scored a huge monitor for free! Tips for video editing/motion graphics workspace layout? [more inside]
Downloading MP3's of vinyl records?
MP3 download solutions for short-run vinyl record label? [more inside]
What chance does our cat have of recovery after seizures and coma?
Cat in recovery from suspected poisoning. Came out of post-seizure coma, now has suspected blindness, partial paralysis. What do we do next? [more inside]
posted by geekgirl397 at 12:37 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by geekgirl397 at 12:37 PM PST - 20 comments
Where to host 90th birthday party for 30 people near Providence, RI?
Where to host 90th birthday party for 30 people near Providence, RI? [more inside]
Joomla giving a blank page, but why?
Joomla filter: Got a blank page after editing text of a module, but why? [more inside]
I need to transcribe some stuff, get some audio from A to B
My library is doing oral histories with a Canon HD video camera, then migrating them into iMovie to eventually edit and burn to DVDs to store. I've been tasked with the tech-side of this, a job I'm woefully unqualified for. I need help converting iMovie files into some sort of audio format to transcribe them! [more inside]
posted by booknerd at 12:00 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by booknerd at 12:00 PM PST - 9 comments
Birthday Gift for sister
Hey, my sister is turning 21 and she just finished a 4-year undergraduate degree and has been accepted in Med School in the fall. What cool gift can I get her (possible Med School related)
Thanks
posted by happydude123 at 11:52 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by happydude123 at 11:52 AM PST - 30 comments
Firefox Crashing on Mac every 5min
Firefox on my iBook keeps crashing :( [more inside]
Scary kids' show with a monster in the bed?
My brother is trying to locate a kids' show/movie from the late 90s involving a monster that moves through a child's bed. [more inside]
Lake District via train
Will be taking train from Edinburgh to the Lake District and staying there one night before I take another train to London. Which part of the Lakes should I visit (and how), that will provide maximum convenience and gorgeousness? [more inside]
Help Me Do OK in Cambridge
Advice wanted for a strange stay in Cambridge from natives, exes, current residents, former visitors, and anyone else with an opinion. [more inside]
Should I miss Rosh Hashanah for a friend's wedding?
My first year as a Jew--Should I attend an old college friend's wedding--on Rosh Hashanah? [more inside]
posted by safran at 11:23 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by safran at 11:23 AM PST - 32 comments
Delicious date-based falafel seasoning
Help me find a date! Powdered dates, that is, in Seattle. [more inside]
posted by hattifattener at 11:14 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by hattifattener at 11:14 AM PST - 8 comments
Is it possible to build or join a tight knit group of friends after you're out of your young 20's, etc?
Watching this video should have made me smile. Instead it has brought me to the sad and striking realization that I'm getting older, and have lost a lot of the meaningful connections I had through my younger 20's. Is it possible to get that sort of thing back in your 30s? [more inside]
I'm descended from Spanish kings and don't you forget it!
Hispanic-Americans, I have a question. Do you accent your name? [more inside]
posted by zeraus at 10:49 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by zeraus at 10:49 AM PST - 32 comments
Poster Art Filter: Looking for a poster spotted in The Sarah Silverman Program.
I'm looking for a poster I saw on an episode of The Sarah Silverman Program.
Here's a screen cap:
http://i27.tinypic.com/e0o0n5.jpg
Can anyone help me find what it is, or who the artist is?
Thanks!
posted by toekneebullard at 10:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by toekneebullard at 10:40 AM PST - 4 comments
I'm not a chef, but I DID stay in a Holiday Inn last night...
I recently made homemade chili rellenos. They were delicious. Yay me! However, the process of making them was tedious... [more inside]
Help me find that lovin' feeling!
I'm not sure if this is an actual lingerie outfit or not, but I'd like to buy it (or something really close) for my wife. I challenge you to find an online source! [more inside]
Creating a map image from a geotagged image?
Is there a Windows or OS X utility that takes a geotagged JPEG image and generates an image of a map containing a pushpin or dot showing the location where the image was taken? [more inside]
What's with people oiling their hair and sticking the bangs to their forehead?
There seems to be a trend among older women, at least in Baltimore (mainly African-American ladies, but I have seen Hispanic and Caucasian women do this as well), of matting down hair with some sort of oil. The goal seems to be to get as much hair as possible as close to the scalp as possible. The bangs are then stuck to the forehead, and it looks like this is purely oil based. As I haven't yet had the kahones to ask one of these lovely ladies what's up with the hair, I was hoping someone knew:
A. What sort of product is being applied to get this "just out of the oil bath" look?
B. Is this an every morning thing, or do you apply just once a week? Once a month?
posted by ichthuz at 10:09 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by ichthuz at 10:09 AM PST - 25 comments
Congratulations! You're a survivor! I'm sorry. You had cancer.
What does one say to a cancer survivor when they tell you that they're a cancer survivor? [more inside]
"The great affair is to move."
In September I'm flying to Chicago to meet some friends. We'll be driving a van from Chicago to New York. What are some interesting things to do along the way? Is there anything especially weird that we should stop to see? [more inside]
posted by anoirmarie at 9:37 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by anoirmarie at 9:37 AM PST - 9 comments
PortugueseFilter
What is the best introductory level Portuguese textbook? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by chrisalbon at 9:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Fabulous flower folk, please help!
A flower question in three parts: 1) what are these flowers: a1; a2; b1; b2? (I included versions w/my hand to show scale, since I have a lot of trouble figuring that with most internet pix) 2) what are other potted flowering plants that will do as well as these in my climate/situation? 3) Help me help myself? Suggestions for plant/flower identification sites. [more inside]
posted by taz at 9:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by taz at 9:32 AM PST - 18 comments
24-hour crucifix emporium near London Bridge? Too much to ask?
I live in London. My housemate will be baptised a Catholic on Saturday. I'd like to get him an appropriate gift, but am too much of a useless heathen to know where to start. [more inside]
posted by Acheman at 9:27 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by Acheman at 9:27 AM PST - 26 comments
How to find a immigration case decision?
Why are you still here?
How should we deal with our roommate's (long term) uninvited guest? [more inside]
posted by HumuloneRanger at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by HumuloneRanger at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
My lymph nodes are the pits!
I'm about to schedule my third sonogram on some lymph nodes. But when should I do it? Anyone else have their armpit lymph nodes removed for biopsy? I'm trying to plan two major travel/vacation events around this as well. [more inside]
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:59 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Unicorn on the cob at 8:59 AM PST - 5 comments
How to help someone who won't help themself
How do I deal with a spouse who is overweight and unhappy about it? He has been in this situation for 10 years. I’ve tried to be supportive, but I’m getting tired of hearing him complain and not seeing him do anything concrete to get results. [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 8:58 AM PST - 34 comments
posted by anonymous at 8:58 AM PST - 34 comments
I.T. Lingo
Give me your best I.T. related words, phrases, and aphorisms. I have worked in a variety of companies, all of which seem to have some interesting lingo and vernacular. I am not looking for stuff like 'cookie', and 'firewall'. More along the lines of: 'Going Dark' - when developers grab a requirements document and disappear for months, 'Snowflake' - a server that has been modified to the point of being unique, fragile, and unrepeatable. Phrases would include things like 'The problem is between the chair and the keyboard', 'XYZ consulting is just a body shop', or 'Those legacy systems are sunsetting'. Help me collect colorful I.T. lingo and proverbs.
Archaic Philips equipment birthday gift halp?
Can you help me figure out exactly what these potential gifts are for an audiophile/electronophile friend? "Philips CDI player, preferably with a mpeg video cartridge" and/or "Philips DCC unit or deck, whichever it is called." [more inside]
Discussion Filter: You may be PSYCHIC. Please help me define this term!
I have experiences that (I assume) mostly seem to be me picking up on people's body language and then intuiting things others might miss....but sometimes I get accurate pictures in my head from folks when they speak to me (places, etc.) and there have been times when I've had very accurate premonitions. These premonitions have been verified/documented, so it isn't like I'm making it up after the fact. Does this happen to you, too? What is it?? [more inside]
Tattoo in Philly
Where can I get a good tattoo in the greater Philadelphia area? I would like to get a Celtic arm band and have been told it would be a 4-6 month wait at my local tattoo parlor; this doesn't seem reasonable wait to me but I'm a tattoo newb so any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.
Is a DIY WeeGee Era Flash possible?
How can I fake the tools of the 1930/40s paparazzi trade? You know what I mean, those wonderful speed cameras with the huge flashes. Assuming I can come up with some kind of land or speed camera, all I need is the flash. But flashbulbs are expensive, and vintage flash equipment is hard to come by - thanks, Star Wars fans! So might it be possible to build my own WeeGee-esque flash gun? Perhaps the body could be steel or copper tubing, plus a scavenged reflector of some sort. Where I'm stuck is the flash itself and the means of making it pop. [more inside]
Professional Writing Program
Can you recommend a great professional writing certificate program? [more inside]
Patching Over Things
Brainstorming filter: ideas on properly appreciative ways to returning a borrowed book to once-a-friend and ways to salvage our friendship? [more inside]
posted by hedonic.muse at 8:32 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by hedonic.muse at 8:32 AM PST - 13 comments
How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper
How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper? Can I keep it folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed? [more inside]
posted by Nelson at 8:05 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Nelson at 8:05 AM PST - 10 comments
Guy seeks advice on helping reduce girlfriend's clutter
My partner has a lot of physical clutter in her life. I have relatively less. We've been living together for almost a year, and it's slowly driving me insane. Please hope me have a productive discussion about this with her. Yes, this is going to be one of those relationshipfilter questions, and there's ... [more inside]
Loved it! Hated it!
What do you love about popular books on society, history, and human sciences? What do you hate about them? [more inside]
Is there a way I can jerry-rig an Hp Photosmart 3310 so I can use just the scanner?
Fairly Urgent: Can I get this HP Photosmart 3310 All-in-One to scan sans ink cartridges? [more inside]
posted by romakimmy at 7:45 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by romakimmy at 7:45 AM PST - 5 comments
What are the best options in motorcycle gloves?
What kind of motorcycle gloves should I buy? Bonus question: where can I buy them in Chicago before this weekend? [more inside]
posted by burnfirewalls at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by burnfirewalls at 7:38 AM PST - 14 comments
Input:Bitmap Output:Vector
I am looking for a program which accepts a raster image as input, and which outputs an engraving-like black and white vector image. [more inside]
Inner-tubing near Philadelphia?
Where can we go tubing near Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by catesbie at 7:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by catesbie at 7:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Are there any programs like Tofu for Windows?
Are there any programs like Tofu for Windows? [more inside]
posted by timetoevolve at 7:16 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by timetoevolve at 7:16 AM PST - 4 comments
Nutrition books for my favorite ballerina?
What books/websites about nutrition would you recommend for a serious ballet student in her teens? [more inside]
posted by corey flood at 7:12 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by corey flood at 7:12 AM PST - 4 comments
Processing payments quickly
What are point-of-sale solutions for a charity auction? [more inside]
Does high octane gas matter?
I have recently acquired a 1988 Toyota pickup with 126k miles. Is it worth it to use higher octane gas? [more inside]
posted by youcancallmeal at 6:47 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by youcancallmeal at 6:47 AM PST - 13 comments
Helsinki for a Day
Headed to Finland for work in late August. I am staying two extra nights in Helsinki. What should I see? [more inside]
posted by chiefthe at 6:42 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by chiefthe at 6:42 AM PST - 5 comments
How do you shape the perfect hamburger patty?
Grilling MeFites: How do you shape the perfect hamburger patty? [more inside]
posted by deezil at 6:30 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by deezil at 6:30 AM PST - 25 comments
A Certain Kind of Album Recommendation
Can someone recommend a jazz pianist CD for me that sounds like Seth Kaufman's Cascadilla? [more inside]
posted by scunning at 6:21 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by scunning at 6:21 AM PST - 4 comments
The ideas, what to do with them?
How do I force myself to write? I have the ideas...I have the time, I think I even have the skill. I just don't have the follow-through. [more inside]
Married in a Catholic church? What was Pre-Cana like?
I'm wondering if others can share their experience with the Pre-Cana classes/process before getting marred in a Catholic church.
I've looked online and found very vague descriptions and I'd really like to know what we're going to be involved in.
Especially interested in the FOCCUS test they have you take (I haven't been able to find sample questions and I really want to know what sort of things they ask to see if you are 'compatible'.
Please share as much as you can or are comfortable with.
Slow faucet needs more pressure.
I need some plumbing help with regards to a slow faucet. [more inside]
Travel insurance reccomendations for an unusual trip!
Any travel insurance recommendation for an unusual trip to Peru? [more inside]
Painted my self into a technical corner with theory paint. Help.
I'm here to enrol in web kindergarten. How do I get started on a likely-to-become-extremely-complex website build when I... ahem... haven't designed anything for the web before? [more inside]
posted by lottie at 4:54 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by lottie at 4:54 AM PST - 14 comments
Litfilter: Obsession
When do UK mobile providers change their prices on newer phone models?
When could I expect contract price for the new iPhone and HTC magic to come down (UK)? [more inside]
Anyone try the "wake up on time" pill?
Has anyone tried the "wake up on time" pill and can comment on it's effects.
Name that citation please!
Original citation for the quote "What gets measured gets managed?" [more inside]
posted by Mrs Mutant at 3:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Mrs Mutant at 3:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Where can I find breakouts information for stocks in Hong Kong (mainly) and other countries , like what www.advfn.com is doing for UK stocks?
Where can I find breakouts information for stocks in Hong Kong (mainly) and other countries , like what www.advfn.com is doing for UK stocks? [more inside]
Mobile phone roaming in Norfolk Island
Is it possible to use my mobile phone with Vodafone-Australia sim card in Norfolk Island? Is roaming enabled? I tried to get help from Vodafone call center, they couldn't give me a definite answer.
Cologne Nearby Countryside?
Colonge - need to get out to countryside and end up in a few days later in Munich. [more inside]
Thumbprint as signature y/n?
Pros & Cons of using thumbprint as signature? [more inside]
(MS)SQL Query within a Query
I have a basic sql query which returns all jobs run between specified dates as follows:
SELECT job_id, starttime, size
FROM job_history
WHERE (starttime > FromDate) AND (startTime < ToDate)
But I also want the query to return the previous size for that job_id [more inside]
posted by xla76 at 1:09 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by xla76 at 1:09 AM PST - 4 comments
Is my monitor dying or is it something else?
Is my monitor dying or is it something else? [more inside]
posted by chrisinseoul at 12:48 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by chrisinseoul at 12:48 AM PST - 5 comments
Good publisher of Italian classics?
Good publisher of Italian classics? I ask only this:
the text is as it was first written,
the book is free from the pollution of study notes.
I suppose I'm looking for the Italian equivalent of England's 'Oxford University Press', or Germany's 'Reclam'.
July 22
It's a podcast about something!
What are some educational (yet interesting) podcasts? [more inside]
Why can't i quit her?
My girlfriend and I broke up about 3 months ago now. However, we have been in contact regularly (after about a month and a bit of zero contact) since then and have seen each other on occsasion. When im not busy i find myself always thinking about her, and things constantly remind me about her. Im not 100% sure about getting back together with her, what should i do? [more inside]
A good hotel by the new Dallas Cowboys stadium?
Best / cheapest hotel to stay at by the new Dallas Cowboy's stadium? [more inside]
Obscure Kids Book Filter
Children'sBookFilter: Help me find any awesomely simple children's book from my childhood [more inside]
posted by ThaBombShelterSmith at 10:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ThaBombShelterSmith at 10:39 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I have the career I want and my family too?
How do I deal with enormous pressure from my parents? I apologize for the length, and thanks in advance for your advice. [more inside]
What is a Cheap/Reliable Way to Move Out of State?
I will soon be moving from Southern California to Spokane, WA to attend Law School. I am looking for a good (cheap reliable) way for my wife and I to move some of our belongings up there. [more inside]
no noise
Macbook pro sound problem. Some sounds only heard through headphones. [more inside]
posted by theyexpectresults at 9:04 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by theyexpectresults at 9:04 PM PST - 6 comments
How to Submit Query to Magazine?
How does one submit a professional query to a national magazine? [more inside]
posted by goalyeehah at 8:44 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by goalyeehah at 8:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Offer music at a wake?
I've recently learned that someone I used to know from when we were both much younger, has died. I knew him only in the context of church and we'd pal around on those Sundays, but we hadn't spoken in years. It's been suggested to me, by my parents, who still attend the church (I don't), that I might play some music at the wake, since I'm a violinist. But it seems to me this might be inappropriate for a few reasons. [more inside]
What would you do, at home in the evenings, if you couldn't surf the web or play computer games?
What would you do, at home in the evenings, if you couldn't surf the web or play computer games? [more inside]
Where can I find volunteer opportunities in SF?
Looking for interesting volunteer opportunities in San Francisco [more inside]
posted by firemonkey at 8:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by firemonkey at 8:19 PM PST - 9 comments
Point A to Point Oh Dear God
Do you have your very own (non-pilfered) shopping cart? I may be selling my car soon, and need a liveable way of lugging groceries. [more inside]
posted by notquitemaryann at 8:10 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by notquitemaryann at 8:10 PM PST - 27 comments
DIY Backround checks
How do I become my own private investigator [more inside]
Help me make a happy house
Is it possible to be a domestic goddess AND have a full-time job? If so, how? [more inside]
posted by cloudsandstars at 7:12 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by cloudsandstars at 7:12 PM PST - 27 comments
Why no strike strategy in Iran?
Why hasn't Mousavi called for a general strike?
Should I buy a car right now?
Weighing the pros and cons of buying a car in the near future. Should I? (And if so, what should I get?) [more inside]
posted by LolaGeek at 7:07 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by LolaGeek at 7:07 PM PST - 9 comments
Jobs buying low and selling high?
What careers mainly involve buying low and selling high by knowing a market in great detail, in part by making contacts and in part by combing through reams of information - and how does a college student get an entry level job in them? NOT interested in entrepreneurial suggestions, or things that require much theory or advanced mathematics (no i-banking/hedge funds) - more emphasis on information-gathering and shrewdness. What reasonably solid jobs might there be and what's the entry path (recommended academic background, internships, etc.)?
posted by shivohum at 6:30 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by shivohum at 6:30 PM PST - 15 comments
Unable to connect with anyone
I have a problem that has been stuck with me for as long as I can remember. I can't connect personally with anyone I meet at all -- I don't think it's a matter of bad social skills, but more of a matter of not really having any common interests...but I'm not sure about that either, which is why I'm here. [more inside]
posted by formaltide at 6:28 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by formaltide at 6:28 PM PST - 29 comments
How does silica lower a tire's rolling resistance?
Physics/chemistry/tire tread composition filter. Why does adding silica to the rubber compound in a tire tread reduce rolling resistance? [more inside]
posted by tronec at 6:04 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tronec at 6:04 PM PST - 5 comments
Determined to be as Paper-Free as possible.
How does a graduate student manage in a paper-free environment? [more inside]
posted by margaretlam at 5:57 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by margaretlam at 5:57 PM PST - 22 comments
I need GPS or surveying help in finding property markers
Any map/orienteering/surveying experts in the MetaHouse today? I need help finding my property markers. [more inside]
Soul food in Chicago?
Where can I find pickled okra in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by honeybee413 at 5:26 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by honeybee413 at 5:26 PM PST - 9 comments
The most credible voice in the world
Who is the guy who does the narration for the PBS Frontline series? I have always thought he has the most interesting and uniquely credible voice in the world. I know he is doing the Dos Equis commercials now, but has he done anything else? Any other presenters with voices I might like? [more inside]
posted by zaebiz at 5:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by zaebiz at 5:07 PM PST - 10 comments
I-84 lodging needed in NY state
Where can we stay tomorrow night (7/23) not too far off Route I-84 in New York state, hopefully west of the Hudson? Motel or B&B okay.
Crazy Mama Drama
FamilyDramaFilter: My Ex has been receiving curiously specific messages from a new Facebook 'friend' regarding our breakup. All signs point to this person actually being my mom. After questioning her via email, I have been sent two denials, the last quite vociferous. I'm pretty sure she is lying. How should I proceed? [more inside]
posted by camneely at 4:46 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by camneely at 4:46 PM PST - 21 comments
Churches with weekday services near Westborough, MA?
Does anyone know of churches with weekday services in the Boston Suburbs (Westborough/Southborough/Shrewsbury/Framingham/Natick, etc) area?
posted by bobdylanforever at 4:28 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by bobdylanforever at 4:28 PM PST - 5 comments
Painting a 3D model in Photoshop CS4
3D in Photoshop CS4: How can I use the stamp tool to paint an image over a curved area of a model? [more inside]
Move to Portland hold out?
Move to Portland in a year or stay in San Diego, presuming we can buy a house outright? [more inside]
Ever heard of Twine Time?
Help me identify a Texas Hill Country live music venue. [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 3:59 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints at 3:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Can I get my PC to use this Mac-based USB device?
Help me set up this USB infrared receiver for my PC. The machine doesn't recognize it when I plug it in. [more inside]
SexPositionFilter
My male partner can only reach orgasm in one sexual position. This doesn't bother me, but I think it would be fun to experiment and see if we can change things up. NSFW. [more inside]
Gaaaaaaaaaaah brain huuuuurts.
How can I extend my concentration for longer? [more inside]
Forgotten picture book about the transformation of a neighborhood
A question from the Mojodaughter regarding a forgotten children's picture book : "The book begins with a with a street full of houses that all look the same, until one day a bird drops a can of paint onto the roof of a man's house... [more inside]
posted by mojohand at 3:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mojohand at 3:38 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I tell if I really want to date somebody, or I just want their attention?
How can I tell if I really want to date somebody, or I just want their attention? [i apologize for rambling, inside] [more inside]
How can I adapt to fix problems with long-term girlfriend's family? (semi-long explaination, sorry)
How do I fix problems that've (apparently festered for a while) sprung up between my girlfriend's family and I? [more inside]
No more humans
What is the name of this environmentalist group which aims to rid the world of humans? [more inside]
posted by wigglin at 3:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by wigglin at 3:27 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for small sporty headphones that aren't in-ear models.
After several years use of iPod headphones, I'm fairly sure I've damaged my ears listening too loudly with earbud style headphones. I have no interest in in-ear headphones, but my question is: is there an alternative to earbuds and in-ear that provide decent sound quality and are functional to use while exercising? (this rules out giant over the ear cans as well) I've seen behind-the head wrap-around headphones but they're usually cheap and tinny -- is there a high end version of those style that I could wear while sweating? [more inside]
If you were travelling the world, what geek tools (software & Hardware) would you take to help on your trip?
If you were travelling the world, what geek tools (software & Hardware) would you take to help on your trip? [more inside]
posted by thelost at 3:21 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by thelost at 3:21 PM PST - 16 comments
How can I deal with my acute feelings of shame?
I feel intense, acute, brief episodes of shame every day, several times a day. What can I do about them? [more inside]
Find Me a Useful Digital Photography Text
Recommend me a photography textbook that emphasizes "the fundamentals" and is aimed at DSLRs. [more inside]
Selling a large CD collection the right way
I want to sell my large CD collection. But what's the best way to do it without getting horribly screwed? [more inside]
How were SATs scored before the 80s?
I'm having trouble finding the score range for the SATs in the 60s and 70s. Did the SAT always add up to 1600 pre-2005?
posted by geoff. at 2:22 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by geoff. at 2:22 PM PST - 16 comments
Questions about Lubbock, TX
Moving to Lubbock, questions about Cable/Internet providers (suddenlink vs NTS), dining, and more. [more inside]
posted by dolemite01 at 2:19 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by dolemite01 at 2:19 PM PST - 2 comments
I need general advice about bicycle commuting and specific recommendations for Seattle.
I need general advice about bicycle commuting and specific recommendations for Seattle: where to live for commute to UW, bike shop recommendations, must have equipment, neighborhoods to avoid, good routes and trails, and the like. [more inside]
Is this dog compatible with our family?
Our recently-acquired dog has been having some major behavior problems and showing some aggression that worries us because we also have a 6-month old child. We've been taking the dog to training classes but so far it hasn't been fruitful. Should we give him back? (TLDR details inside) [more inside]
posted by Happydaz at 1:52 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by Happydaz at 1:52 PM PST - 29 comments
raid 0 recovery
Is there any way to recover the files from a RAID 0 setup in a different computer? [more inside]
posted by Iax at 1:31 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Iax at 1:31 PM PST - 9 comments
Doing well at a job I'm overqualified for
What can I do to thrive and forward my career in a job I am overqualified for? [more inside]
Politely communicating that your site needs a total makeover
How does a lowly unpaid blog contributor tell his/her bosses that the whole site needs a major redesign? [more inside]
Where did this mystery song come from?
It's like drinking your salad!
Men's suit in Chicago
Looking for a men's suit in Chicago. I have an idea what I want, but I don't know where to look. Any pointers are appreciated. [more inside]
posted by echo target at 12:33 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by echo target at 12:33 PM PST - 10 comments
Can I make Firefox 3.5 ignore my visits to certain domains?
Can I make Firefox 3.5 never remember history (but still save cookies and cache pages) for certain domains automatically but remember history normally for everything else? [more inside]
posted by joshrholloway at 12:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by joshrholloway at 12:19 PM PST - 9 comments
Can you hear me now? No? Good!
Working out a situation where I would have an iPhone on Verizon's data network and wondering if anyone has tried this or is currently doing it. Further details inside [more inside]
posted by genial at 12:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by genial at 12:16 PM PST - 10 comments
Left Hand of...Photography?
Is there such a thing as a left-handed SLR? My fiancee has limited use of her right hand, but she's rapidly outgrowing her little Canon point and shoot. Ideally, I'd like to get her a (relatively) entry level SLR with left-handed controls. Digital or 35-mm is fine, as I'm open to whatever bizarre eastern European models the hivemind can find. Under $750 would be ideal.
Sheerr Pool lane distances
How long is each segment of Sheerr Pool at the University of Pennsylvania? [more inside]
posted by ootsocsid at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by ootsocsid at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
I just want to sleep without seeing dead people in my room
Why do I keep having these insane dreams and how can I make them stop? (long) [more inside]
posted by anniek at 11:40 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by anniek at 11:40 AM PST - 19 comments
A good retreat is better than a bad stand.
I'm attending a writer's retreat from Oct. 15-18 in Ancram, NY and need some info on staying around for a few more days. [more inside]
Vintage jazz radio streams/podcasts?
What are some decent vintage jazz radio streams/podcasts *with on-air programmers/DJs*? [more inside]
Excel formatting help needed
Question on Excel date format changes- please help hivemind, you are my only hope! [more inside]
posted by TheBones at 11:24 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by TheBones at 11:24 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me decide whether to get breast implants
I'm considering breast implants. Please help me decide if this is a good idea. [more inside]
Can Google Voice and VoIP help create my perfect phone set up?
In the spirit of Google Voice invites, I'm wondering if there might be cost effective a way to create a phone set up that does the following with two Google Voice numbers, two iPhones, and some sort of voip/sip/pbx/(insert acronym here) home phone solution: [more inside]
posted by ejoey at 11:00 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by ejoey at 11:00 AM PST - 18 comments
Sick computer
Last night, the volume control on my computer started acting up -- every few moments, it would turn itself down to zero. Can the hivemind hope me? [more inside]
Stop caffeine dependency
What's the best way to stop my caffeine addiction? [more inside]
How can I get someone to pay off a loan that I co-signed for?
What is the next step in getting someone to pay off a loan that I co-signed for? [more inside]
How can I increase traffic to a porn site?
How does one go about promoting a porn site? I do freelance work, and recently received a proposal from a client who wants me to do promotions work for a porn site; my commission would be based on increased traffic. I have to admit total cluelessness in this arena, so I'm hoping Ask MeFi can help. [more inside]
Power adapter for an infant swing?
Power solutions for an infant swing? [more inside]
the diabetic who came to dinner
What food/drink should I bring to a small dinner party where there will be one diabetic person? [more inside]
Maybe I should have bought a Dell....
You guys helped me figure out what computer parts to buy. Now I've got the parts, tried putting it together, and it's been a disaster. Please help me figure this out... [more inside]
Where can we find a fresh turkey in July?
Where can we find a fresh turkey in Massachusetts before Sunday? [more inside]
Low Audio on Bootcamp Windows XP
I have a few Macbook Pro systems at work that we've installed Windows XP via Bootcamp on. We've done this with previous Macbook models in the past. This time, however, there is an audio problem: the audio on the XP side is so low it's close to non-existent.
Is anyone familiar with this problem? Does anyone have any ideas on how to fix it? [more inside]
Good gifts from Boston?
Looking for ideas for interesting gifts/souvenirs/foods that I can buy in the Boston area and bring to friends and relatives in other parts of the country. [more inside]
Hoping to listen to the Singalong Sound of Music with audience participating.
Can anyone help me find an audio version of the Singalong Sound of Music with the audience participation included in the recording? I am not looking for a short clip (the only things I've managed to find so far) but rather, the entire show. Thanks.
Finding a primary care doctor
I haven’t been to a doctor in nearly 10 years. 100% of this is due to what I believe is social anxiety. To get a real medical opinion I’d like/need to speak to a doctor. I cannot pickup the phone. (1) Looking for primary care physician recommendations near Columbia, MD and (2) advice on what to say to the person answering the phone. [more inside]
posted by syntheticfaith at 8:57 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by syntheticfaith at 8:57 AM PST - 22 comments
Metasolution Considered Unbecoming
How was I supposed to have solved this math problem? [more inside]
posted by DU at 8:52 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by DU at 8:52 AM PST - 31 comments
Is it worth it to refinish our attic?
Is it worth it to remodel our attic into a living space? Will it increase the resale value of the house enough to offset the cost and effort? [more inside]
I think I need to change my career. Is teaching the right one for me?
Should I go in to teaching? What's it like teaching primary (up to 11-12 year old kids)? Do you get to do much science? [more inside]
I'm a Mr. Meow Meow now!
We found out yesterday my kitten is, in fact, a boy. Now what? [more inside]
"I can't believe I got the whole thing!"
Graffiti Filter: Looking for a photo or confirmation of a myth of an epic and humorous piece of graffiti. [more inside]
How do I add media to an XBMC PC
How do I add content to the hard drive running XBMC live on my new media center PC? [more inside]
Looking for a book recommendation to study Revelations
Been reading the Bible in One Year...and nearing Revelations. Can anyone recommend a book on Revelations that comes from a Reformed perspective that is for the layperson? If not Reformed, other perspectives will do if you have any suggestions. In the end, I am sure nobody understands it but I have been putting of reading it and reading about it for years.
posted by snap_dragon at 7:38 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 7:38 AM PST - 16 comments
Orlando with a toddler
Low-cost suggestions for my daughter (16 months) and I to entertain ourselves in Orlando next week while my wife is at a trade show? [more inside]
posted by brozek at 7:34 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by brozek at 7:34 AM PST - 13 comments
Let's have bizarre celebrations
I'm compiling a list of the best songs of the 2000s. The ones that aren't just "Ah, that's kinda nice," but that you have to stop yourself from listening to on a repeat loop. The songs you'd make sure to put on a mix CD for a friend who hasn't paid attention to new music in this whole decade and wants to know what they missed. (This is for a blog post.) [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh at 7:34 AM PST - 125 comments
posted by Jaltcoh at 7:34 AM PST - 125 comments
Am I meditating or is this something else?
Am I meditating or is this something else? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by reticulatedspline at 7:24 AM PST - 12 comments
Help me find a place to vacation
WeekendVacationFilter: I cant seem to find a cool place to take my family this summer for a small vacation. Here are the detail, please help. We live in Dallas, Me, Wife, two kids (7yr old girl & 3yr old boy), we will be driving but do not want to drive more than 5-6 hours, leaving Saturday morning and returning on a Tuesday, preferebly looking for a cabin somewhere to relax but also have fun stuff to do with the kids? Im really open to all and any suggestions, Any suggestion? Please help me put a end to my searching.
Adopting the right dog(s)
NewDogOwnerFilter: One dog or two? Or just give me some general advice. [more inside]
posted by wrok at 7:07 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by wrok at 7:07 AM PST - 20 comments
Should I buy a suspension mount for my Blue Snowball microphone?
I'm about to start recording an audiobook / podcast. I've settled on Blue's Snowball microphone, and thanks to previous questions here I know that a pop filter is vital. Should I also buy the Snowball's suspension mount? [more inside]
posted by Ian A.T. at 6:27 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Ian A.T. at 6:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Tracking number of Real Time Searches of different subjects
I need real-time data of the number of people searching different sets of keywords on the internet in a particular location.
Some examples:
The number of people searching for jobs and jobs related information at that given time(preferably also a particular place as in country or city)
The number of people searching for marriage and dating related information.
What is the best and cheapest way to get this data? The more real time, the better. Searches on Google would probably be the best given their dominance in the search market, but even other sources would be alright, like Twitter.
dogbert watches the news
I'm looking for an old Dilbert comic in which Dogbert is watching the evening news... [more inside]
posted by griseus at 6:19 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by griseus at 6:19 AM PST - 3 comments
Getting around Boston
Going to Boston for business. Never been there. [more inside]
posted by jaythebull at 6:09 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by jaythebull at 6:09 AM PST - 13 comments
Cheap nice holiday destinations from London in September?
Cheap holiday for a few brits in their mid-20s? Looking for destination suggestions: somewhere cheap to get to and a little off the beaten track for three lads in September... [more inside]
How do I electronicify my Dad's paperwork?
Help us get things electronic.
My Dad has lot of forms (an example of one here) to fill out for his little electrician business. Lots of forms for each job. How can he fill them out on the computer, save it to a database and be able to print them out? [more inside]
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 4:04 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 4:04 AM PST - 10 comments
Grammatical Case Headspace....
LanguageFilter: How can a native English speaker develop a better sense of grammatical cases? [more inside]
Stop lying to me, phone!
How can I rid my office phone of an (incorrect) persistent "You Have VoiceMail" alert? [more inside]
posted by stepheno at 3:07 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by stepheno at 3:07 AM PST - 7 comments
So, is this a mutation?
Weird question, I'm sure....
How do you know if a skin growth is a mole or if it is a supernumary nipple? It LOOKS like a (small) nipple, no areola, and is in line with where a third nipple would likely be....but it could just be a mole...is there some sort of definitive way of knowing the difference?
posted by polexxia at 1:44 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by polexxia at 1:44 AM PST - 8 comments
July 21
I want to know what all the cities of the world are known for.
What are some major cities known for? US and UK, mostly. [more inside]
Replacing a lost share certificate
How can my British friend sell Ryanair shares when the stock certificate is lost? [more inside]
posted by anadem at 10:27 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by anadem at 10:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Counting Out Loud
What word(s) do non-US English speakers use to count out loud? [more inside]
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 10:15 PM PST - 55 comments
posted by l33tpolicywonk at 10:15 PM PST - 55 comments
Help! I underthought a plate of noodles
What is the name of this cold noodle dish? Most likely Korean or Chinese food. [more inside]
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 10:07 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 10:07 PM PST - 25 comments
Excel 2003-challenged
Please help an Excel noob with something extremely simple. [more inside]
posted by turgid dahlia at 9:37 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by turgid dahlia at 9:37 PM PST - 9 comments
Dick Clark's Ten Cent Solution to Hair Loss?
Dick Clark once said on the Late Show with Conan O'Brien that the secret to his great hair was that he tugged on it every morning vigorously for ten minutes. Is this true, and is anyone currently doing this on a daily basis? [more inside]
posted by fantasticninety at 9:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by fantasticninety at 9:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Should I pedal to the Ph.D?
I’m considering biking from Madison, WI to Austin, TX in October. Please help me assess whether this is a good idea. [more inside]
posted by dr. boludo at 9:19 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by dr. boludo at 9:19 PM PST - 15 comments
Bean and rice diet healthy?
I was thinking of going on a strictly bean and rice diet. Is this healthy for me?
Inexpensive Picture Framing in DC
Inexpensive, quality picture framing shops in the DC metro area? [more inside]
Non-heteronormative version of "opposite sex"?
Is there a concise non-heteronormative version of the phrase "the opposite sex"? [more inside]
Help me plan a healthier daily diet.
Help me plan a healthier daily diet. [more inside]
Work to be done?
I was excited about volunteering here -- now I'm just demoralized. How to get back on track and do something meaningful for the next two weeks I'm here? [more inside]
Best use of my americorps award?
2 parter...1) I have an americorps education award thats around $4200. Should I use it to take some courses, or pay back student loans? I'm jobless, back at home, deciding between working and saving money, or taking prereqs for grad schools. 2) Going crazy and want OUT of home asap...job or school? [more inside]
posted by shinyshiny at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by shinyshiny at 6:36 PM PST - 7 comments
Need help finding a realtor in Olympia WA
Seeking recommendations for realtors in Olympia, WA. Failing that, seeking suggestions for how to find a good realtor if you don't know many people locally to ask. [more inside]
posted by Kat Allison at 6:29 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by Kat Allison at 6:29 PM PST - 1 comment
Recording an interview
I am interviewing someone over the phone for an article tomorrow and need to record the interview. What do I need to hook up my cell phone to either my laptop or an audiotape recorder? Something I could pick up at Radio Shack or a similar store would be great. [more inside]
posted by pxe2000 at 6:11 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by pxe2000 at 6:11 PM PST - 17 comments
Mom, we don't need to talk about things that aren't relevant anymore
How do I deal with times when family mention things from the past in conversation? [more inside]
posted by kldickson at 5:44 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by kldickson at 5:44 PM PST - 30 comments
Movers: Ottawa-Montreal
Moving from Ottawa to Montreal - looking for a recommendation for a good mover (or movers I should not use). [more inside]
Ye're my LaCie come home.
My 500gb external hard drive fell onto my hardwood floor. Hard. [more inside]
posted by ageispolis at 5:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by ageispolis at 5:22 PM PST - 14 comments
stalemate?
Gameknot chess on a Blackberry? [more inside]
oh, god, we're all going to die
How can I be less freaked-out by fireworks noises when I am living in a possible war zone? [more inside]
How do I stop resenting my boyfriend?
Help me get over my envy of my boyfriend's deservedly good professional reputation. [more inside]
Behind every cloud is another cloud.
How would I go about hosting a website (I have my own .com domain) on Amazon S3 (two files, one html and one css)? Is this even possible?
posted by nam3d at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by nam3d at 4:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Knock me out with some cheap sunglasses
A friend let me try on his $100+ sunglasses. I was amazed at how sharp everything looked and how I could wear them indoors and was able to see everyone clearly. Are there any cheap sunglasses with great lenses? [more inside]
posted by mecran01 at 4:57 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mecran01 at 4:57 PM PST - 14 comments
An old-fashioned girl
The last time I was single and dating, Ronald Reagan was president. Have recommended (and practical) safe sex practices changed in the last 25 years? [more inside]
OKCupid strikes again
Want a female perspective on a dating situation.. [more inside]
posted by mediocre at 4:44 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by mediocre at 4:44 PM PST - 35 comments
How do I get rid of a Mac user acct w/o losing files?
I have a MacBook Pro running Leopard. It has two admin accounts. Some time ago I stopped using account "A" in favor of new account "B" (the reason behind the creation of account B isn't relevant to this question, however). If I delete user account "A," what precautions must I take to ensure the preservation of the files created under "user A," and what automatically happens to the ownership of those files?
How to break up with someone when you don't quite know why?
Feeling horribly guilty about the possibility of breaking up with a really great person. How can I articulate to SO reasons that I don't fully understand myself? And what responsibility should I take for practical matters such as finding a roommate to replace myself, cancelling mutual holidays etc? [more inside]
How long to bounce back?
Meltdownfilter: after some traumas I finally fell apart and I'm scared about what, and how long it will take to recover. [more inside]
Help me find a new laptop/notebook!
Hi All,
I'm looking for a new laptop to replace my Dell latitude D620. I thought I was well equipped to make this decision, but it turns out I was wrong. [more inside]
posted by Admira at 4:12 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Admira at 4:12 PM PST - 10 comments
Cell Phone Query
I will be in the Bahamas for ten days for work. My wife will be back here in the States taking care of our two small children. I am worried that I won't be able to reach her. Will my cell phone work? Can I call her from the Bahamas, and can she call me? [more inside]
posted by Spyder's Game at 4:11 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Spyder's Game at 4:11 PM PST - 14 comments
I need an international drivers license.. on the double!
Has anyone from the US ever had to apply for an international drivers license? I'm a dummy and didn't realize it supposedly takes 4-6 weeks to get one! [more inside]
posted by nakleh at 3:53 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by nakleh at 3:53 PM PST - 15 comments
Best ways to navigate social media?
Metafilter and other social media sites are excellent places to learn new things. Yet it's probably true for everyone that most of the world isn't like me and doesn't like the things I like, and I don't have the time to check every topic for interest value. How do you use Metafilter and similar sites to most efficiently find topics/people that interest you? [more inside]
WiFi Filter
Is there a scammy catch or otherwise bad deal to Starbucks' free WiFi through the Starbucks card and AT&T? [more inside]
Are we a statistic? A starter marriage? A slow decline into misery?
No abuse. No affairs. No kids. How long do you keep trying to fix a broken marriage? [more inside]
Can I eat old brownies?
Can I eat two month old "special" brownies that haven't been refrigerated/frozen? [more inside]
Fred Camper
I know that 2 or 3 years ago i had the pleasure of seeing Fred Camper's short film Welcome to Come. However, now it seems to not exist...anywhere. Can anyone help me see it again?! [more inside]
How do I get a server to start the connection?
How can I make UltraVNC server create a remote connection to a listening viewer on the same LAN, automatically at startup? [more inside]
Help us rebuild our office Email/management setup.
Small Office/Outlook Filter: I'm part of a small, family-run non-profit organization and we're attempting to drag ourselves, screaming, into the 21st century. Right now the main email is AOL and has been for years. (I know, I know.) We want to transition to a setup that allows us to have our own emails, yet share calendars and tasks. With our setup, what advice can you give on our setup? (more inside) [more inside]
Clinical Psychology reading
My friend is applying for clinical psychology postgraduate study at the end of this year and she would like to make sure she is well read on relevant books (nb. not text books) and blogs etc before the interview. Can anyone reccomend any books, websites or blogs that would be good for my friend to review prior to her interview?
Siddhartha Gautama I Am Not
What do I need to do to learn to sit unaided in a cross-legged position? [more inside]
posted by mooders at 1:40 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mooders at 1:40 PM PST - 8 comments
Wait for the weights?
2/3 of the way to my target weight, thanks to cardio exercise and eating better. Start building muscle mass (via weight training) now, or wait until I hit my target weight? [more inside]
How can I build an online tool that checks the size of an image?
How can I make an online tool to show someone whether an image they've uploaded is high enough resolution for print? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 1:11 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 1:11 PM PST - 16 comments
Too much coffee makes my stomach cry.
Caffeinated candy suggestions? Please help me find the Blitz mints I want. [more inside]
Bring on the private dancers
Where are the classiest and dirtiest (female) strip clubs in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by Felicity Rilke at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by Felicity Rilke at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Jhony be good?
A question for all the Peruvian Mefites out there: Is Jhon a fairly common first name in Peru? [more inside]
posted by otio at 12:59 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by otio at 12:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Should I register for classes in the fall?
So I'm about to start my 7th year of community college... [more inside]
Princesses and flying dogs?
[Bookfilter] Help me find a book from my sister-in-law's childhood about a princess called fenella. [more inside]
posted by hmca at 12:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by hmca at 12:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Any recourse against a shady car dealer?
A franchised, "legitimate" car dealer lied to us in order to get us to purchase a car. I know.. not really news and not really unique. But how can we fix this now? [more inside]
posted by getawaysticks at 12:33 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by getawaysticks at 12:33 PM PST - 19 comments
Moving and jobhunting?
Need some advice on getting my first real job in Portland, OR. Difficulty: I don't live there yet. [more inside]
you're doing it wrong!
Help my partner and I finally have happy, safe, enjoyable sex (definitely NSFW) [more inside]
Does anything else play well with Lotus Domino Server?
Are there any viable alternatives to the Lotus Notes client for Windows XP? It's the work-provided client for email, calendars and schedules, and whatever else it does. Version 8 is crawling, where the previous version (6?) was at least responsive. More details inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 12:17 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 12:17 PM PST - 4 comments
The boys are hidden somewhere out there...
Tell me about camping at Brother Sun. [more inside]
Virtual Desktop Manager for OS X
Is there an actively developed virtual desktop manager for OS X that lets you assign windows and documents (rather than applications) to different desktops? [more inside]
posted by namespan at 11:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by namespan at 11:57 AM PST - 7 comments
I thought WAMPserver was, like, for idiots. I feel like an idiot so why doesn't it work?
I am following a tutorial on how to install WAMPserver and Wordpress on my Windows machine to kickstart my learning of CM systems and PHP. A crucial component won't install and I don't know nuthin' about how to fix the problem. [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants at 11:49 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Foam Pants at 11:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Greasemonkey, that funky monkey
Greasemonkey is causing my Firefox error console to go crazy & impossible to use. Any ideas? [more inside]
California beach camping?
Beach camping in Southern California? [more inside]
Dealing with being friend-dumped?
Over the past year, I have slowly been dumped by a friend... I think? Should I just let her go? How to deal with the hurt feelings? What questions should I be asking about my own role in the breakup? [more inside]
"Rules of Thumb" and "Instincts" of the Human Mind
What "rules of thumb" or "instincts" of the human mind are commonly applicable? [more inside]
posted by pbh at 11:34 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by pbh at 11:34 AM PST - 23 comments
Does she not want to go home?
[Spoilers for Song of Ice and Fire books] Why is that Arya Stark... [more inside]
Settings to back-up before wiping machine on Windows Server 2003 domain/network?
Can you recommend a guide for and/or some details about backing up all the necessary network settings to get a Windows XP machine back onto a Windows Server 2003 server/domain after a wipe? [more inside]
What should I do, if anything, about old, unflattering transcripts?
I am planning to apply for one of the Fulbright teaching assistantships for the year after I finish my Master's degree. I am unsure of what to do, if anything, about my academic history. Is it worth it to try and bury old, unflattering transcripts? [more inside]
Someone reassure me that I will indeed get joint custody....
Someone reassure me that I will indeed get joint custody.... [more inside]
Going back to school at 29
Teach me how to study, please? I am 29 and going back to school to complete my BA. I haven't been to school in around 4 years. I don't think I have ever studied for anything. [more inside]
Blueberries
Has any of you gardeners had any luck with potted blueberry bushes? [more inside]
Barchester Chronicles?
Any recommendations for smart TV comedy which'll suit my taste? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen at 10:52 AM PST - 70 comments
posted by pilibeen at 10:52 AM PST - 70 comments
DS Lite stuck hinges?
Low-cost white label video solution
Do you know a low-cost white label video solution with privacy settings that hide the video from the public but allow you to embed the video where you want? [more inside]
posted by ialas at 10:45 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by ialas at 10:45 AM PST - 3 comments
What's Going Around?
I thought I had heard of a website that tracks current viruses, called What's Going Around or something similar. I'm finding tons of local tv stations with special pages for their community, but nothing that ties them all together into one website. Anyone know of a site like this?
How to help a very depressed friend?
stuffy ear is driving me bananas.
My left ear is stuffy almost every day. Allergies + Qtip use + Earplugs = ? [more inside]
posted by sucre at 10:40 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by sucre at 10:40 AM PST - 15 comments
How can a short but not skinny guy find the right t-shirts?
Where can a short but not super skinny guy get plain soft t-shirts in multiple colors? The smalls are always too small and the mediums too big! [more inside]
Good typeface for a point-of-sale receipt printer?
Does anyone have suggestions for a good typeface for a point-of-sale receipt printer?
I have a project to design messages printed on the bottom of a cash register receipt. These are B&W thermal printers, about 200-250 DPI. The text is 6-12 points. We're going primarily for readability and cleanliness and we're happy to pay for quality.
Before we go with what we already have (Verdana, Arial, etc.), we'd love suggestions for what might be better.
Sexual relations problem. A little NSFW but not explicit.
Sexual relations problem. A little NSFW but not explicit. [more inside]
Horrifying screaming next door
Neighbor teen middle-of-night horror screaming! I don't know what to think. [more inside]
Radical lefty sightseeing in The Bay Area?
Fun things for a lefty to do whilenon San Francisco for a few days? [more inside]
Do I pay for mosquito spraying even though I think it's bad?
How do I solve my mosquito dilemma? We live on a swamp. Swamps breed mosquitoes. Much as I hate the mosquitoes, they are part of our eco-system, and the frogs, toads and dragonflies depend on them. Our neighbors went in together and paid someone to spray the mosquitoes. [more inside]
Is there a free/cheap program to eliminate all duplicate songs in iTunes at one go?
Is there a free/cheap program to eliminate all duplicate songs in iTunes at one go? [more inside]
More bounce for the ounce: Any suggestions for a ridiculous, over-the-top push up bra?
Any suggestions for a ridiculous, over-the-top push up bra? I'm 5'3, 145# and bra size 38-A and am trying to find a crazy, I See Wot You Did There bra as a joke. Yes, the bra size is accurate. I'm all A and no T! I'm specifically looking for specific brand names/lines. My price range is approx. $75.00.
posted by ShadePlant at 8:50 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by ShadePlant at 8:50 AM PST - 19 comments
I need sleep.
How can I make my office more comfortable so that I can take naps over lunch? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 7:38 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by reenum at 7:38 AM PST - 29 comments
[ Home Networking Filter ] Why must I restart my wireless router every hour? Or, what am I doing wrong in the implementation of my home network?
[ Home Networking Filter ] Why must I restart my wireless router every hour? Or, what am I doing wrong in the implementation of my home network? [more inside]
Get this damn tune out of my head
Any tips for getting a tune out of your head? There's this damn ice cream truck which makes several passes a day with like a 5 second loop of a tune, and it's been struck in my head for about a week. Can't concentrate on my work. I can only imagine how insane the poor driver is by now.
Los Angeles, I'm yours
Los Angeles, I'm yours - Going to be in LA for the next couple of days Wed and Thursday. Please help us figure out what we should be doing. (More details inside) [more inside]
Healthy ways to get anger and aggression out of my system?
Things have been super-stressful at work. My therapist keeps asking if I have a way to get all this anger and aggression and stress out of my system... and I don't! I usually just rant and get more angry. What are some better ways to get the frustration out? [more inside]
posted by heatherann at 5:38 AM PST - 55 comments
posted by heatherann at 5:38 AM PST - 55 comments
Good computer program/activities for kids too old for Kid Pix?
Good computer program/activities for kids too old for Kid Pix? [more inside]
Best way to track five kids.
One large family get-together, two three-story houses, two swimming pools, and five babies between the ages of one and three. What technical solutions would help us track all the kids...? [more inside]
posted by bchaplin at 4:29 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by bchaplin at 4:29 AM PST - 22 comments
Rejuvenate used container soil
Every year on my porch in Boston, Ma. I grow a few different vegetables in large planters. This year one is pumpkins.
After several years of growing crops in the same soil, how can I rejuvenate the soil to make it better for the next crop?
Open Drop.io Competitor
I'm after a self-hosted or hosted solution that provides an easy to use interface for uploading and displaying/playing back of media files of all types from my own Amazon S3 account. [more inside]
posted by joshnunn at 4:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by joshnunn at 4:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Given a blank slate, how would you network your house?
How would you network your home if you had a blank slate? Wired or wireless?
Our house is about to be almost entirely demolished and we have the opportunity to 'future-proof' our home. Given that the walls are down, should we take the chance to fill them full of wires? If so, what sort? [more inside]
Yes, I've asked the company. Officially, it's impossible.
A question for IT and telecoms boffins: Help me understand voicemail. Specifically, what would need to go wrong with a mobile phone company's voicemail server for it to randomly connect customers to the mailboxes of complete strangers? Is it more likely to be an isolated technical glitch, a systemic network security problem, intentional foul play, or something else?
posted by embrangled at 2:56 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by embrangled at 2:56 AM PST - 9 comments
Fun Money Sites & Games For Kids
My 7 year old son has developed a passion for money. He enjoys collecting unusual coins and bills, spotting bargains at the grocery, playing 'store' and (yikes) making bets for cash. His favorite character is Mr. Crabs. Finance is not my specialty *snort* so any suggestions for age appropriate sites/activities that revolve around the wise use of filthy lucre will be appreciated. [more inside]
posted by maryh at 2:25 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by maryh at 2:25 AM PST - 26 comments
Why cows need to calf to express milk?
To maintain high milk production, a dairy cow must be bred and produce calves. Has any research been done on artificially stimulating milk production? Perhaps by artificial selection or by hormone treatment. [more inside]
Help me make my boyfriend's birthday awesome with fiendishly delightful present wrapping and delivery!
It's my boyfriend's birthday soon, and I want to make the present giving AWESOME! Have already purchased presents and booked flights to be with him. Am organising special birthday meals for him, and a couple of activities too, so most of the day is pretty much sorted. But I really really want the present giving/opening experience in particular to be super fun for him. I'm thinking along the lines of a treasure hunt with clues so he has to hunt for the presents... Or wrapping the presents in a giant box and painting it like a cake with sparklers on top! Or multiple layers of wrapping disguising the present...Or, um, something else. But I don't know what exactly. I just want to make it a completely excellent fun surprise for him. [more inside]
posted by t0astie at 12:32 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by t0astie at 12:32 AM PST - 10 comments
July 20
Going to the US Open
I want to go to the US Open to watch Federer and Nadal play in the first rounds, but I don't know when they will play, and the web site doesn't help much. Help me! [more inside]
Recommend Me An Exterminator
Please recommend me an exterminator within the Los Angeles area that will get rid of our flea infestation once and for all inside and outside our home. What are the things to look for in a reputable company, and what to expect in the process of treating the house?
Similar songs of Jennifer Lopez's "Let's Get Loud"
Hi, I would like to know song's that are similar to Let's Get Loud. By similar I don't mean songs by Jennifer Lopez. By similar I mean songs that have the same musical structure, beat, flow, rhythm and genome attributes (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Music_Genome_Project_attributes). I have no access in Pandora's music service so I need specific answers. Song titles and artist's name will do. Thanks in advance for any help on this matter.
Is setting up a website for a probably illegal business illegal?
A friend has been offered some web work for a company I have suspicions might be offering something illegal. [more inside]
Why are the Babylon 5 scripts so expensive, and can I get them for cheaper?
Over the course of 2005 or so, J Michael Straczynski released all the Babylon 5 scripts in fifteen volumes. Now the babylon5scripts website only sells the question and answer series, and ebay wants $150 for each volume! Are they rare now? Were they originally so expensive? Why? And most importantly, any way to get them for less?
I'm in love with a girl 3000 miles away, what do I do?
I'm in love with a girl 3000 miles away, what do I do? [more inside]
Ok is not yes!
Did you marry someone you felt "ok" about at first? How did it work out? [more inside]
posted by abdulf at 9:07 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by abdulf at 9:07 PM PST - 31 comments
Best small car.
Best second hand small car under AUD$20,000? Fuel efficient. Reliable. Low maintenance. 4 doors. No older than 4 years. Automatic. Suit young couple in Australia. [more inside]
posted by simplesharps at 7:37 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by simplesharps at 7:37 PM PST - 20 comments
I want my right-side Gmail labels back
Are there any Google insiders here who can persuade the Gmail team to reinstate right-side labels? [more inside]
One minute I held the key, next the walls were closed on me...
Help me go back to being a happy girl. [more inside]
posted by cobain_angel at 7:24 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by cobain_angel at 7:24 PM PST - 20 comments
Please help the little pussies
I have searched previous questions, as well as Google and can't find the answer to this question. My friend rescued five kittens, estimated to be 2 1/2 weeks old. She is at a loss as far as feeding. Her efforts with bottles, milk, canned foot, etc. are not working. Can you help? Anyone with experience?
changes in turkmenistan?
How has Turkmenistan changed since the death of former-president Saparmurat Niyazov/Turkmenbashi? [more inside]
Might try a "pay for delete" for a collection account...how do those really work?
Pay for delete???? Any idea how to begin?
I have always had good credit. Recently a old charge from AT&T showed up on my credit report for $50 that had gone to collections. I am guessing this was a balance left after canceling (tho I am not 100% sure). I had previously tried to settle this balance and got the run around, so I finally gave up and did not hear anymore so thought all was fine...I am part of a credit monitoring service so I got work right away that the "hit" had affected my low 700's score and now I have a low 600's score. I have googled my situation and learned about a "pay for delete"...I am however, not sure if I should begin with AT&T or the Credit Agency (which is the Collection Company of America CCA)...the collection originally came through as being from CCA but now it shows up as AT&T on the report. Previous attempt by phone to talk to each company and ask for help was not successful. NOt sure how to proceed, or if it is worth the headache?
posted by mdn31 at 6:58 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by mdn31 at 6:58 PM PST - 9 comments
I've got the money what do I get?
How long do you think a ~$8000 car will last? [more inside]
posted by Rubbstone at 6:53 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by Rubbstone at 6:53 PM PST - 28 comments
Recommend me some widgets!
What Dashboard widgets are worth using? [more inside]
Tonight we're going to party like it's 1959
Kids. Party. Retro games. How do these things go together? [more inside]
GroundCoverFilter: What's the best ground cover for around my newly landscaped front yard?
GroundCoverFilter: What's the best ground cover for around my newly landscaped front yard? [more inside]
posted by pghjezebel at 6:43 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by pghjezebel at 6:43 PM PST - 12 comments
iPhone Application Development
Can I load an iPhone app I programmed onto my own phone without paying $99? [more inside]
How do you motivate yourself to train?
Strength trainees: how do you keep yourself motivated? [more inside]
Clearing logins and histories in IE6
Is there a way to delete login names, search terms, and URL histories in IE6? [more inside]
posted by snwod at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by snwod at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
New York housing law on illegal aliens
Is it illegal in New York State to rent to illegal aliens? [more inside]
posted by pinksoftsoap at 5:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by pinksoftsoap at 5:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Guitarist with hyperhydrosis and oily skin needs help
I am a borderline professional guitarist who suffers from hyperhydrosis (excessive sweating) and also seems to have developed a very oil-extruding physiology. Is there anything I can do to make it so that I don't have to wash my hands between each and every song? If not, what is the most efficient way to clean up and dry off my hands every five minutes or so? [more inside]
How do I tune something in French?
The French way to say the verb "tuned" as in a piano or a chorus? [more inside]
The card's out there, and it's play or get played?
Amazon incorrectly charged a little-used credit card $79 and we stupidly missed it for a few months. What's the best way to deal with the credit card company and Amazon? [more inside]
posted by Fuzzy Dunlop at 4:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Fuzzy Dunlop at 4:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Quant Forums?
Popular Forums on Statistics and Quantitative Research? [more inside]
Online Chinese study groups?
Are there any good online Chinese study groups? [more inside]
alice waters marker pin
what vegetable is pictured on the alice waters google marker pin?
see photo: beet, radish??
posted by kewlio at 3:42 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by kewlio at 3:42 PM PST - 10 comments
Lord of the Rings Playing Card Game
We're trying to find the rules for a Lord of the Rings themed playing card game, and we can remember about 90% of the rules. [more inside]
How do I share internet between two iMacs?
How do I share internet between two iMacs? One is new iMac connected to internet wirelessly through internal airport. Ethernet is connecting it to the other (older) iMac. How do I get older iMac online through the first iMac's connection? [more inside]
Guess I can't be on my back so much
Do you have experience with training yourself to not sleep on your back? [more inside]
What has the Moon done for us in the last 39 years?
What terrestrial technologies did the Apollo program, in particular the manned missions to the Moon, yield? [more inside]
posted by tip120 at 2:56 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by tip120 at 2:56 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I come up with some creative phrases using the word "amped"?
Can you help me find phrases that include the word "amp" or "amped"? [more inside]
Kid's scifi with nothing but potato salad?
I am looking for a book from my boyfriend's childhood. What he remembers: kids controlling a spaceship who can't get the food replicator to make anything other than potato salad. [more inside]
posted by eleanna at 2:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by eleanna at 2:45 PM PST - 12 comments
good research materials on the subject of electric cars, 3d modeling and/or entrepreneurship?
good research materials on the subject of electric cars, 3d modeling and/or entrepreneurship? [more inside]
Why is gloss or semi-gloss paint recommended for exterior house trim?
Why is gloss or semi-gloss paint recommended for exterior house trim? [more inside]
Do they make kids handheld movie projector toys anymore?
Do they make kids handheld movie projector toys anymore? [more inside]
posted by jeremias at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jeremias at 2:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Must See in D.C.
Cheap eats and must-sees in D.C. for three adults and three teens? Bonus for any vegetarian-friendly options! [more inside]
posted by misha at 2:21 PM PST - 31 comments
posted by misha at 2:21 PM PST - 31 comments
Meeting Minutes
I am looking for resources to help train Administrative Assistants on how to take and write proper Condominium Association Minutes.
Currently this process is long and grueling. Any help you can give me to point me in the write directions of some resources would be appreciated
How do you say peace in Norwegian?
Is there another word for peace in Norwegian (besides Fred)? How does the word Roen (sp?) translate? [more inside]
posted by jddizzle at 2:11 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jddizzle at 2:11 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I get in touch with Chiquita employee?
How can I connect with someone from Chiquita or someone knowledgeable about the Banana market, especially in regards to the E.U., for a class project? [more inside]
Should we keep the waterbed?
Have you ever switched from a waterbed to a more conventional mattress? What kind of mattress (innerspring, foam, etc.) did you switch to and are you happy about it? Conversely, would you never switch? [more inside]
posted by angiep at 1:58 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by angiep at 1:58 PM PST - 12 comments
Suggestions for Online Support Chat Application
My company is looking at adding a "chat with tech support online" feature from our support website. I have dug around on the intertubes and found a lot of marketing material, but would like to know if any folks here have experience with implementing that kind of product and are willing to make recommendations.
Our Requirements are fairly simple: It has to be hosted on site (so no external providers), and has to integrate with IIS. Any suggestions?
posted by Lord Widebottom at 1:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Our Requirements are fairly simple: It has to be hosted on site (so no external providers), and has to integrate with IIS. Any suggestions?
posted by Lord Widebottom at 1:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Can't find Stuart McLean's "Dave gives up smoking"
A friend in Canada heard Stuart McLean on CBC's Vinyl Cafe telling his story about Dave giving up smoking, and recommended it to me as hilarious. I have scoured the internet searching for this story, finding only a catalog of Vinyl Cafe broadcasts which lists "Dave attempts to give up smoking" on 23-Feb-2002, repeated on 17-Aug-2002 and 30-Oct-2004 as "Dave gives up smoking." I cannot find this story listed as a title in any of his books or CD recordings. Sadly, CBC radio podcasts are only available for the past 4 weeks. Does anyone know where I can find this story, either in print or audio?
posted by sugarbx19 at 1:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by sugarbx19 at 1:29 PM PST - 7 comments
How to I stop my slow decline into leafblower-induced insanity?
How do I prevent myself from being driven insane by these leafblowers? [more inside]
No! Don't refresh you cursed thing!
Is there a way to disable (or barring that, predict) auto reloading of web pages on Safari on the iPhone? [more inside]
I need to buy a new bicycle.
I need to buy a bicycle. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by nostrich at 1:03 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by nostrich at 1:03 PM PST - 18 comments
Help make this forest birthday a reality!
How can I orchestrate an awesome forest birthday party? [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 12:57 PM PST - 11 comments
automefi: entering a sequence of keystrokes on a mac. Free software?
I'd like to automate my mac to do keystrokes. Like, flicking between an excel spreadsheet and firefox. I'd like free software to do this. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by omnigut at 12:54 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by omnigut at 12:54 PM PST - 7 comments
What is the purpose of these mirrors behind the customer, about waist-level, in checkout lanes?
What is the purpose of these mirrors behind the customer, about waist-level, in checkout lanes? They seem to be set up so that the cashier can get a good look at my butt - which I doubt is their true purpose. [more inside]
posted by meowzilla at 12:25 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by meowzilla at 12:25 PM PST - 14 comments
Mortgages in the US in summer 2009
How hard is it for average folks to get a home mortgage in the US right now? [more inside]
Help us help our neighbors with their contractors
Our neighbor wants to hire my husband to act as a sort of general contractor to oversee some repairs on our neighbor's house. Before we say yes to this, what questions should we ask? [more inside]
posted by Ladybug Parade at 12:02 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Ladybug Parade at 12:02 PM PST - 14 comments
How to control airfoil remotely, possibly on iphone?
I know of only one app (remote buddy) that claims a plugin that would let you control airfoil on a mac remotely via an iphone but it does not work very well. Is anyone else doing this? [more inside]
To Access the Call, Please Dial Your Participant Code Now
I am seeking personal recommendations for telephone conference call systems/services/companies. Specific features needed are detailed below. [more inside]
High-end baby boutiques in the DC Metro area? Selling handmade?
Where are the fancy stores that might help me sell my handmade baby clothes? [more inside]
posted by GardenGal at 11:09 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by GardenGal at 11:09 AM PST - 11 comments
Too many tags, nothing to do.
What's a cool project/thing to do with thousands of RFID tags? [more inside]
posted by ttyn at 11:02 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by ttyn at 11:02 AM PST - 14 comments
DIY Joystick Links?
I'm building my own arcade joystick, and I could use some internet resources. [more inside]
posted by jabberjaw at 10:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jabberjaw at 10:55 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I tell an odd stranger to back off?
How do I explain to an acquaintance with learning difficulties that his language and actions are unwanted? [more inside]
posted by vickyverky at 10:50 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by vickyverky at 10:50 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm tired of missing events!
I'm looking for a freeware (and spyware free) windows xp desktop application that will allow me to set alarms for specific times and dates. [more inside]
posted by royalsong at 10:45 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by royalsong at 10:45 AM PST - 9 comments
Do I need permission to stage this play?
Can I legally stage an original play based on a short story I didn't write? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:32 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 10:32 AM PST - 18 comments
More podcasts like Ill Doctrine?
I want more podcasts/vidcasts like Ill Doctrine. [more inside]
posted by callmejay at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by callmejay at 10:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Looking for a Family Circus cartoon / safety flier.
Looking for a Family Circus cartoon / safety flier. It is one of the single pane, dotted-line ones of Jeffy(?). It maps his path crawling through the house and lists different potential hazards. I'd like to use it to educate new parents about "childproofing" the home. I lost my last copy and can't seem to find it anywhere. -Thanks!
Best Practices in Sustainable Forest Management
I am looking for information related to sustainable forestry management. I have recently secured a consultancy in Central America for developing a business plan related to the industry. While my client has provided useful information, I am also looking for external resources on the subject. [more inside]
What doesn't my pregnant wife know she needs?
Just found out that wifey is pregnant! I'd like to get her some small present(s), but it's too early for cravings, and she already has all of the books....what are some things that "all" pregnant wives need? [more inside]
posted by um_maverick at 9:52 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by um_maverick at 9:52 AM PST - 47 comments
I want to setup a simple home call center using Skype.
I want to setup a simple home call center using Skype. [more inside]
Powerbook: No Logo
Powerbook G4 won't boot up. I hear the chime, get a gray screen, but NO apple logo or spinning wheel. [more inside]
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:41 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by DiscourseMarker at 9:41 AM PST - 17 comments
iPhone back-up - How long to wait?
iPhone Back-up Question - Why is it taking so long to back-up my iPhone 3G? [more inside]
posted by birdwatcher at 9:37 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by birdwatcher at 9:37 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me to not screw up a potential job offer
Knock-On-Wood-Filter: How can I stall for time considering one job offer while waiting with baited breath for a decision from a second, more-desirable employer? [more inside]
is it just sad?
2-Part question: 1) Why did my wok catch fire? 2) Why did it turn blue? [more inside]
Help me choose a DSLR.
Can anyone recommend a good action, landscaping, and travel DSLR in the $~1000 range? I tend to travel around and take pictures of nature, which include landscape as well as fast-moving animals.
(Low light would be nice too, but I won't hold my breath.)
I have read this, but it's from '07. I'd like updated recommendations.
posted by biochemist at 9:13 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by biochemist at 9:13 AM PST - 10 comments
Seeing Google Analytics Off-Site?
The boss has assigned me a project that boils down to a marketing "dashboard," the two key features of which are viewing our Google Analytics and an advertising calendar in one space. How can I pull it off? [more inside]
posted by sjuhawk31 at 8:58 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by sjuhawk31 at 8:58 AM PST - 7 comments
World of Warcraft on UMPC?
Does anyone have experience playing World of Warcraft on an ultra mobile PC like the Samsung Q1, OQO or Sony Vaio UX series? I know it's technically possible to run by watching the demos on YouTube but I'd like to get some feedback about whether it's actually a playable experience long term or more of a novelty. [more inside]
Need an excellent co-parenting book.
What are some excellent co-parenting books? [more inside]
NH Camping
Can you recommend some good, rustic camping areas within three hours of Portsmouth, NH? [more inside]
Dek-Block veterans, please come share your stories.
Thinking of building a platform-style deck in our backyard using the Dek-Block system. Looking for experiences from others who have used it. [more inside]
New Orleans wedding officiants for the not-so-religiously-inclined?
New Orleans wedding officiants for the not-so-religiously-inclined? [more inside]
How to stop my dog from peeing in the house?
My dog won't stop peeing inside. I'm pretty sure it's the result of separation anxiety. Help? [more inside]
Roaming in Europe?
[CellPhoneFilter] How does international roaming work in Europe? [more inside]
posted by trokair at 8:38 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by trokair at 8:38 AM PST - 6 comments
RV Parks/Web sites
My wife and I will be going camping for the first time with our new 5th wheel camper. We want to go to Watertown New York but are not exactly sure where to stop along the way. We know we want to make two stops before reaching Watertown, once in Virginia and once in Pennsylvania. In Virginia, we would like to stop near the Shenandoah National Forest - a site in the Southern, Middle, or Northern section would be good. In Pennsylvania, we would like to stay somewhere in between Harrisburg and Scranton. Both places we stop must have electricity. Does anyone have any suggestions on some good places to stop? Also, are there any RV Web sites you would suggest that provide listings of places to camp in these areas?
I am an oversensitive wimp.
How to be more resilient to constructive criticism? [more inside]
posted by molybdenumblue at 8:35 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by molybdenumblue at 8:35 AM PST - 20 comments
Looking for a Hindu Chatroom
Is there an online chat room for Hinduism, that is similar in design to the one for Buddhists known as E-Sangha? [more inside]
posted by Hanuman1960 at 8:00 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by Hanuman1960 at 8:00 AM PST - 1 comment
How can I prevent a future health insurance co from discovering a previous dematology treatment and use it for denial of insurance?
I'm an American without health insurance, who needs (minor) dermatological care... how worried should I be that this will prevent me from getting private health care insurance in a year or so (denial due to prior condition)? And what can I do to prevent this from happening? [more inside]
Dinner Party!
Teach me how to be a great host. I'm hosting a dinner party for my SO's birthday in September. Give me some tips to make everyone (including the birthday boy and ME) feel relaxed and happy. [more inside]
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 7:25 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by roomthreeseventeen at 7:25 AM PST - 22 comments
What are some film scenes involving clapping?
What are some films with scenes involving clapping/applause? [more inside]
I know I'm lucky my house didn't burn down, but do I really need to buy new cookware?
Can I safely use a burnt Revere Ware copper-bottomed saucepan? [more inside]
posted by Meg_Murry at 6:54 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Meg_Murry at 6:54 AM PST - 16 comments
Advice on finding a job in Indianapolis
My son (college grad + Management experience with Enterprise) is desperately seeking a job in Indianapolis. His wife is a dental student at IUPUI and a baby is on the way. Any advice??
posted by Tayniksgranny at 6:52 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Tayniksgranny at 6:52 AM PST - 5 comments
Decent cheap video projectors?
Are there any decent sub-$500 video projectors out there? Sub-$300? [more inside]
Card trade in advice?
Newbie car trade in advice sought. Looking to swap my newish Honda Civic for an older minivan (yay!) of roughly equivalent value. Dealer trade in? Sell separately? [more inside]
posted by malphigian at 6:30 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by malphigian at 6:30 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I grow up again?
I'm dating a wonderful guy. We're about to move in together. I'm kind of nervous, and starting to get irritable and argumentative. How do I not do that? [more inside]
Cockadoodle STFU!
I need some earplugs to block out rooster crows while I sleep. Help! [more inside]
posted by @homer at 5:13 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by @homer at 5:13 AM PST - 21 comments
How can I start making my money work for me instead of spending it?
How can I start making my money work for me instead of spending it? - put my creativity, time and energy in to make money. [more inside]
Who is the most famous cosmetic/plastic surgeon in Venezuela?
Who is the most famous cosmetic/plastic surgeon in Venezuela?
A metaphor for the Web
If could compare the Web to something tangible what would it be? Do you find any metaphor suiting the Web as it is, as it developed and what it might become?
posted by fifigyuri at 4:00 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by fifigyuri at 4:00 AM PST - 18 comments
Looking for Edumacation.
ChinaFilter: I'm interested in learning more about the corporate structure and environment inside China's state-owned energy enterprises. What should I look at/for? [more inside]
What kind of water to sea lions in zoos need?
Do sea lions in zoos need to have salt water to swim in? [more inside]
July 19
Finding the right AVI encoder settings
How do I encode AVI files in Xvid or Divx according to the fashion often seen on bittorrent, where two hours of US TV, minus commercials, fits on one CD?
Good cheap flexible exectric piano?
What's the best value second hand electric piano I can get? My requirements are full sized weighted velicity sensitive keyboard, and midi in/out cables. Maximum budget is AUD400 (USD 325, GBP 200, EUR 230). The Yamaha DGX-300 looks good apart from the floppy disk midi interface. Are there any other options about the same price/quality?
posted by singingfish at 11:02 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by singingfish at 11:02 PM PST - 3 comments
Help an indie rock dive show Troll 2 on a Friday night without being sued
I want to start a midnight movie night at the bar I work at. I would like to have a cheesy fun movie play(Flash gordon, troll 2, barbarella, heavy metal, etc.), and then have a band play. How can I do this legally? Who do I go to get permission from ? I need to do this as cheaply as legally can be done. Do I have to hop thru all the hoops that a real cinema has to, to show cult films from the 70's and 80's if there is a cover at the bar? [more inside]
posted by donabean at 10:08 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by donabean at 10:08 PM PST - 27 comments
We're Game
What are some free online or downloadable (mac) multiplayer games to be played by people in the same room?
Lend a girl a hand, will ya?
Ulnar Nerve Entrapment and Me: How to help the healing of my poor arm?
A month ago, I was diagnosed with UNE, after a combination of using a bad table at home, a travel injury and bad crutch use over the months. So now, I want to do everything I can to heal my poor beleagured arm, because it's still acting up. [more inside]
posted by spinifex23 at 9:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by spinifex23 at 9:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me get to TED
I want to attend a TED conference. I'm a junior at a liberal arts College in the US, and I have a $3000 grant to do pretty much anything I want next summer (mid-May through mid-August 2010). Give me your suggestions of awesome things in any discipline that $3000-$5000 will let me do/make/research/found/publish/etc. (If it's a money-making business venture that a collegiate entrepreneur can run, it can cost more than $5000.) [more inside]
posted by cmchap at 9:03 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by cmchap at 9:03 PM PST - 11 comments
What does @ mean on a Canadian highway sign?
Why is there an "@" symbol on some Canadian highway signs? [more inside]
posted by mccxxiii at 8:14 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mccxxiii at 8:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Can I get a tax deduction for selling my timeshare at a loss?
Years ago, I bought a timeshare. (I know, I know! What was I thinking?!) I'm ready to get rid of it, and I'm completely aware that there's no way I'll make back my purchase price. But can I take it as a loss on my US federal taxes and/or Oregon state taxes? Any tips on the proper way to go about it (what forms to use, etc.)? Many thanks in advance, hivemind!
Bad Constable, Bad Constable / Whatcha gonna do?
CanuckFilter: Members of the Ontario Provincial Police, as well as a variety of other Canadian police forces, employ the rank of 'Constable' rather than 'Officer'. Is it inappropriate to refer to a Canadian policeman or -woman as "Officer?" If, say, you're pulled over for speeding, does it matter if you address the police representative as "officer"?
(I ask this as a Canuck who has never referred to the police as anything other than "officers" or "cops". It never occurred to me until today to use any other designation. And no, I'm not in trouble with the law. I'm just curious.)
posted by spoobnooble at 7:47 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by spoobnooble at 7:47 PM PST - 15 comments
Convention with Baby...Where to stay in Portland
We will be attending a convention in Portland (Oregon Convention Center) with a young baby. Looking for a place to stay that is conveniently located, has a kitchen(ette) and not a million bucks. [more inside]
Is there a public domain resource for pictures of people along with their ages at the time that the picture was taken?
Is there a public domain resource for pictures of people along with their ages at the time that the picture was taken?
The best I've come up with is places with government info which have pictures of politicians. Anything better with a wider range of types of people and ages?
Obviously dating sites would be a great place to get this info, but none of them are going to be public domain.
Help me find a short-term volunteer opportunity
Can you steer me towards a short-term (40 hours) volunteer opportunity with kids in San Francisco during the next month? [more inside]
Bringing sexy forward
Help me be more comfortable with my (straight, female) sexuality and be more sexy [more inside]
Tomorrow, I might have to defend myself at work over something that happened last week. I believe I'll be okay on this, but it could go either way..
Tomorrow, I might have to defend myself at work over something that happened last week. I believe I'll be okay on this, but it could go either way.. [more inside]
posted by 0217174 at 6:33 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by 0217174 at 6:33 PM PST - 35 comments
How to request/get a referral to another doctor?
How does getting a medical referral/requesting a medical referral REALLY work and how do you ask for one effectively? [more inside]
posted by tristeza at 6:26 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tristeza at 6:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Should I get movers for an intra-building move (so no trucks required)? Bonus for recommendations in Chicago.
I'm moving from a 2bdr (had a roommate) to a studio in the same apartment building on the south side of Chicago. I'll be moving, oh, maybe 15 floors down. The building has a freight elevator. Since I don't even need a truck, should I hire people? My desk almost doesn't fit in the door, my then-boyfriend had to tilt it in strange and crazy ways that I don't think I can do by myself. I have a loveseat, bed, giant expedit bookshelf, and a desk - everything else I could handle myself I guess.
BlackJumpsuitFilter
Identify this cosplayer's outfit! Possibly a Marvel character? [more inside]
posted by silby at 6:00 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by silby at 6:00 PM PST - 6 comments
80s clothing
80s party costume suggestions [more inside]
Why will dogs eat these things?
Given their acute senses, why do dogs eat gross things? [more inside]
Help Me Pick: Tucson or Portland, Oregon For Under $1000/Month
I'm thinking about relocating to two cities that are wildly different.
One city is Portland, OR and the other is Tucson, AZ.
Yes, I have visited Portand, and I've visited Tucson and spent considerable time living in Phoenix.
I do not intend to buy. So here are questions: What can I rent for no more than $1000 per month? What neighborhoods should I consider? Avoid?
Is it realistically possible to live in Portland without a car? By that I mean within a 5-minute walk of groceries and other needed shops, like a pharmacy.
Yes, I know it rains a lot in Portland, and that Tucson gets hot and almost never sees rain. Getting rid of the car has been a long-term goal, so that's why Portland is on the list. Otherwise, Arizona holds much more appeal.
What are the great life changing books no one has ever heard of?
What are some underrated but mind altering books? [more inside]
posted by champthom at 5:02 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by champthom at 5:02 PM PST - 56 comments
Where can I get provogil for cheaper?
Where can I get Provigil/Modafinil for cheaper? [more inside]
Save on a Prius!
So i am in the market to buy a new Prius and I heard someone once say that buying a car online can save you a lot of money. Has anyone done this with a Prius? [more inside]
What's wrong with my mouse?
What's wrong with my mouse? [more inside]
Is a safe safe in a safe?
Does putting a fire safe inside of a security safe degrade the fire protection of the fire safe in the event of a fire? [more inside]
posted by sandra_s at 4:19 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by sandra_s at 4:19 PM PST - 2 comments
Is my hard drive opaque on a public network?
Wi-Fi security. How much of the contents of my a) iPhone or b) iBook can be "seen" if I'm on a public network? Particularly concerning the latter, I've never been clear whether, in logging on to network X--be it a free municipal net or my employer's "guest net"--I'm simply an inscrutable blip on a network or I'm making my hard drive an open book to anyone who cares to peek. Any insight would be appreciated.
posted by the sobsister at 4:09 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by the sobsister at 4:09 PM PST - 11 comments
Meet the new drive, same as the old drive
Can I fool iTunes into thinking my library is on the same drive as it was before, even though it's not? [more inside]
Can I put a mattress directly onto the floor without issue?
Any issues with putting a mattress directly onto the floor? I have a mattress I love but am moving into a loft space with very little headroom in the loft. Getting rid of the bed part of the bed would help out greatly but a few friends have told me this is a bad idea--two specifically claiming it'll cause mold. Thoughts? Recommendations? Solutions (links to really low beds)? Thanks!
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at 3:16 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at 3:16 PM PST - 29 comments
so how much bread is in a hectare of land?
I was driving past a wheat field this weekend when from the cheap seats the question of just how much bread might be in there came up.
so how much bread is in a hectare of land? [more inside]
posted by krautland at 3:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by krautland at 3:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Roasted Rodents?
There are mice nesting in our BBQ!! What do we do? We use the BBQ every week or every other week and in between uses mice keep rebuilding the nest that we keep removing. How do we get them to stay away? [more inside]
posted by saradarlin at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by saradarlin at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Short Story: Journalist on Death Row?
Anyone recognize this short story about a journalist who wants to learn what it's like to be on Death Row? It's NOT by Roald Dahl. [more inside]
posted by web-goddess at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by web-goddess at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
It smells tasty and I want to eat it!
What do I do with smoked rib bacon? [more inside]
What kind of fruit tree/fruit is this?
What kind of fruit tree/fruit is this? The fruit Looks like a miniature plum with dark red/brown skin only less shiny than most plums. It was smaller than a cherry. It tasted like a white grape and the flesh inside was almost as green as kiwi flesh. It had a pit almost identical to a Cherry pit. [more inside]
I got uninvited - now what?
How do I get over being mad about being uninvited to a wedding, when I sort of understand where the couple is coming from? [more inside]
How can I look after me when I've wrapped up all I have with HER?
I'm almost 30. I'm unemployed. I may or may not be able to attend college this year. I am halfway across the country from my friends and family, can't move in with my parents, don't have a license, and I am going to have to divorce my wife of four years. Where do I start? (Warning: Long) [more inside]
What movie am I thinking of?
At the beginning of Bret Easton Ellis's Rules of Attraction, a townie makes a joke about a rat and an elephant having sex that I've heard in a movie before. What was that movie? Ellis's (NSFW?) version of the joke under cut. [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by oinopaponton at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Cleanup HTML using C#
Using C#, how can I programmatically clean up HTML code ? [more inside]
50th birthday coming up
The big five-O is coming up for me in August. Does this mean that I have to do something especially significant and particularly memorable? I don't want hubby to throw a party...although I do like to attend parties. Actually, I'd like to take a little trip somewhere alone--is that selfish? How did you celebrate your 50th birthday?
posted by sandra194 at 11:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by sandra194 at 11:01 AM PST - 16 comments
Clean Shirt but Smelly Underarms?
I'm a clean guy by nature, I take showers daily, and use deoderant.
The problem is when I do any kind of physical work that's not too strenuous (aka dancing, carrying bags) my armpits sweat a bit, but not a lot, but the smell is strong! The result of this that I'm forced to throw a perfectly clean t-shirt into the laundry bag just because the underarm areas smell.
Is there any way to kill this smell, I feel like I'm wasting money on cleaning clean shirts :\
Any and all advice is welcome!
posted by wildrain2008 at 10:49 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by wildrain2008 at 10:49 AM PST - 27 comments
I got you this cosplay custome so you can wear it at the wedding.
[WeddingGiftFilter] Looking for a wedding gift for a friend of mine. Male and works in a hospital. [more inside]
How can I stop iMovie from stretching out my iPhone videos?
How can I stop iMovie from stretching out my iPhone videos? [more inside]
Pretty Damn Frustrating
I need some tips on using PDF's in learning setting. I have just started an online certificate program, part of which involves reading long PDF research documents on the computer. This involves an infinite amount of scrolling. It seems deadly to me. I can't highlight or underline the text nor retrieve the parts i want easily. I don't want to have to cut and paste to a new doc. file nor waste paper with hard copies. Help me be an online PDF wiz
Learning about online shares trading very quickly
What is the fastest way to learn online shares trading very quickly? [more inside]
posted by gttommy at 8:11 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by gttommy at 8:11 AM PST - 10 comments
Can I get out of my apartment lease?
Is my Rental Agreement legally binding if the landlord did not sign the contract? [more inside]
Mileage Exceeds Mechanical Limits
Just got a Pennsylvania title for my car (2000 Rav4) - title indicates the correct odometer reading (~120,00 miles), then says "MILEAGE EXCEEDS THE MECHANICAL LIMITS." What the what? That status is apparently used for cars with 5-digit mechanical odometers when the numbers roll over after 99,999 miles. Mine is digital. It clearly reads 6 digits. Is this a big deal? Should I get a new title? Will this be a problem in the future if I try to sell the car? Has this happened to anyone else?
posted by billysumday at 7:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by billysumday at 7:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Need help with mobile photo uploading to iphone wall
Wasting my mefi question on facebook....but it's driving me crazy!! [more inside]
posted by pearlybob at 5:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by pearlybob at 5:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Help me find graphic details of health problems for overweight people
To keep myself motivated to loose the extra pounds, I'm looking for links to videos (or image heavy articles) about health problems caused, or made worse, by being being overweight/obese. [more inside]
posted by Gobo at 5:53 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Gobo at 5:53 AM PST - 7 comments
Pittsburgh 69
Any one live in Pittsburgh, recognise where two photographs were taken and willing to do some re-photography? [more inside]
posted by A189Nut at 5:50 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by A189Nut at 5:50 AM PST - 36 comments
How much is my table worth?
I have a tiered table that is hand-painted and signed by the artist Katherine Henick. How much might it be worth (in less than perfect condition)? [more inside]
How can I shorten the url a user has to type?
Can I program something so a visitor who wants to see www.example.com/CTTourHome.htm only has to type www.example.com/ct ? [more inside]
posted by DreamRider at 4:11 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by DreamRider at 4:11 AM PST - 5 comments
Buenos Aires 12-Day Honeymoon Itinerary Help
Booked flight to Buenos Aires for $287! Now I need help planning our 12 day honeymoon in South America. Have advice? [more inside]
What should I do/know about her sudden memory loss?
What might be the cause of sudden amnesia? Pregnant but healthy woman, two days suddenly completely erased from her memory. And she won't go to the doctor. [more inside]
Will baby's skull look "normal"?
Question about my three-month-old's head shape. [more inside]
July 18
Identify this tune from "Still Fly"
Is the hook from "Still Fly" by Big Tymers taken from another song? [more inside]
How do I extensively, safely mod D&D?
I am attempting to create a new D&D-based RPG, using a lot of non-standard races and rules. Help? [more inside]
posted by neewom at 10:28 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by neewom at 10:28 PM PST - 18 comments
Didn't Get Car Rebate
Can I Still Get a Cash-Back Car Rebate After Buying a Car? [more inside]
Help me serve a great lunch, quickly.
Great (summer-friendly) lunch menus. Difficulty: can be mostly or wholly made beforehand. [more inside]
Texting from PC
I want to text message from my PC and I'm not interested in international texting. Is there reliable freeware that doesn't need the carrier of the number I'm texting to, and doesn't load me or the recipient up with spam? I'll even pay for it, but I'm tired of going through my cellphone. Another question is, would the recipient and me get a text charge?
posted by CollectiveMind at 6:51 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by CollectiveMind at 6:51 PM PST - 16 comments
How does a history major get a job in IT?
How does a history major get a job in IT? If you work in IT or as a programmer, but have a degree in an unrelated field, how did you transition into tech? [more inside]
What's normal for a bee sting?
How much swelling is normal after a bee sting? And is a lot of swelling indicative of anything troublesome? [more inside]
posted by bookish at 6:24 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by bookish at 6:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Crazy lady keeps stealing friend's cat
A friend of mine's indoor/outdoor cat, chipped and registered keeps getting stolen by some crazy girl. Seattle PD says they won't handle an indoor/outdoor cat case. [more inside]
take a payoff?
I got hit by a car while I was cycling, and reported it to the police. Now the other party is offering to "settle it personally", leaving insurance companies and police out. Is this legal, and is it advisable? [more inside]
How do I ask my boyfriend if his mother knows about our relationship?
How do I ask my boyfriend if his mother knows about our relationship? [more inside]
Will my Nintendo Wii fit into the donation envelope?
What shall I do with a new but unwanted Nintendo Wii? [more inside]
posted by pecanpies at 5:06 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by pecanpies at 5:06 PM PST - 17 comments
Looking for foreign language dictionaries.
Need help compiling a list of monolingual dictionaries. [more inside]
posted by RavinDave at 4:53 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by RavinDave at 4:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Independent Contractor, or Not?
Supposedly I'm an Independent Contractor. But I never signed a contract. [more inside]
Help a Flash Newbie
I am a complete Flash newbie who has been asked to add some linkable images to a website. [more inside]
I want to listen to records, but I'm just not ready for that kind of commitment.
I've got a year left of college and am going to be moving at least four or five times during the course of that year. I want to buy a turntable so that I can listen to some records I've bought over the course of this very same year, but I don't want something that'll weigh me down too much when I move. Does such a device exist? [more inside]
posted by ewingpatriarch at 3:36 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ewingpatriarch at 3:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Let's do this right, shall we?
I want to get a story on This American Life. I would like some help. [more inside]
posted by orville sash at 3:29 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by orville sash at 3:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Beeps in a movie seen at the cinema. Why?
Are movie studios inserting beeps into movies shown at cinemas to spot which cinemas have lax security? [more inside]
You say Kumar, I say Saudi Arabia?
What explains the use of real or fake country names in the West Wing series? I've been watching reruns and can't identify a logic to it. Rather than chat, is there someone out there who actually knows what was going on?
place to stay near blue hill at stone barns?
Looking for hotel or B&B to stay in near Blue Hill at Stone Barns restaurant. Just on night, midweek. (Pocantico Hills, New York) [more inside]
posted by davidvan at 3:01 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by davidvan at 3:01 PM PST - 1 comment
Please suggest some tunes for me to learn to play
What 5-25 songs should I learn that will be most likely to come in handy at bluegrass/old-time music jams? [more inside]
posted by mzurer at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by mzurer at 2:45 PM PST - 14 comments
Morgantown WV... what is this tower like thing that I see on my commute every day
Morgantown WV Land mark Question.. Driving on I-79 North toward the Westover exit across the horizon you can see a white tower with a Red Band in the distance. Its to the right but much further away than the Coliseum. Any idea what it is? [more inside]
posted by jmsta at 2:31 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by jmsta at 2:31 PM PST - 3 comments
Is Protestant considered a derogatory label?
Is the name/label "Protestant" generally considered derogatory by non-Catholic/non-Eastern Rite Christians? [more inside]
posted by snachodog at 2:26 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by snachodog at 2:26 PM PST - 45 comments
Main log files for linux & Mac OSX
What are the main logs for understanding what the Unix (Linux and Mac OS X) systems are doing? Which log files are important for system administration?
This isn't going to help the trade-in value.
How do I get cat pee out of my car's upholstery? Took my male (neutered) cat to the vet today, stupidly put him on the seat in his carrier instead of the floor. He peed in terror right out the mesh back, and now my car stinks all to hell. [more inside]
posted by emjaybee at 12:46 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by emjaybee at 12:46 PM PST - 23 comments
Mentor Me To Improve The Lives of Others, Hivemind!
Help For A Newbie Charity Campaign Coordinator? [more inside]
Help me ID this song!
What's the name of this possibly 1970s adult contemporary FM radio hit? [more inside]
posted by judomadonna at 11:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by judomadonna at 11:26 AM PST - 5 comments
norwegian present search
Troll Calendars... Who knows what?
I was in Honningsvaag, Norway about a month ago and saw a lovely, but very overpriced wall calendar featuring semi-photo-realisitc (think dinotopia) pictures of trolls frolicking and sneaking about Norway. I realized just recently that this would be a perfect present for a friend, but I didn't take a name, picture, or anything.
Google and Amazon fu aren't helping me, but I don't sepak Norwegian.
Wireless Network Lag
What are some ways I can improve latency over a wireless network? [more inside]
certified hug specialist needs tools
I'm building a bit of performance art that involves testing people for their hug level. I need some kind of funky device that I can use to 'test' people for this. [more inside]
How to turn off Excel's 'Snap to Cell' when scrolling?!
Excel 2007 - How do I stop the scrolling function from jumping to the top/bottom of a cell? This happens using the mouse scroll wheel, when clicking the scroll wheel and moving the mouse (free scroll type of thing), and when using the scroll bars onscreen. [more inside]
Letter Wallet Envelope
Looking for the brand name of a wallet that was featured in glossy high fashion magazines such as Vogue probably over a year ago. Basically a wallet/pouch made of leather with gold printing of either a postcard, letter, or mailing address on the outside of the wallet/pouch thing. [more inside]
dress to impress... nerds
where can I get a handkerchief and/or bowtie the color of MeFi links in New York City TODAY?
posted by Jon_Evil at 10:01 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jon_Evil at 10:01 AM PST - 5 comments
Spammers III: The Takeover
I have a Wordpress site. In spidering the site, and coming up with the little synopsis underneath the title, Google, Bing and Yahoo all believe that it's not a personal Web site but a spammy list of prescription drugs for sale. I don't understand why. [more inside]
Civilizatin IV multiplayer LAN help
Any Civ IV players out there? I accidently started a LAN game and two players are on a team. Is there any wayt to cancel this team?
Weekly rental in Palo Alto - Menlo Park
I'm house hunting in the Palo Alto - Menlo Park area, and looking for a reasonably nice (not a motel) rental (on a week x week basis)...any suggestions?
Scared strapless
How can I be less self-conscious in a strapless dress? [more inside]
How to get into health and fitness industry
I am interested to hear about opinions about the health and wellness industry and potential jobs.
I have been in corp. america for almost 10 years and tired of the inability to help and make a difference in peoples lives. [more inside]
posted by ecco21 at 7:40 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by ecco21 at 7:40 AM PST - 6 comments
Cat poops on rugs. WTF?
Cat has started pooping on the rugs. WTF? [more inside]
Suggestions needed for great narrative nonfiction reading!
Please recommend your favorite "behind the scenes" nonfiction books! [more inside]
How do I protect my iPhone app idea
How do I go about protecting my idea when I approach a developer about coding an iPhone app? [more inside]
Dogs domestication and cats
Long time since I owned a dog. This is a two parter. First, is crate training the norm? Second, advise on breed that will fit in with two cats. [more inside]
posted by Mutant at 5:28 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by Mutant at 5:28 AM PST - 21 comments
Suggestions for shy/anxious lurkers at meetups?
Where can I find, order and purchase, by this evening, a T-shirt that says "Lurker" in big white letters? (Or would that be a bad idea?) Alternatively: please help me find ways to minimize or avoid social anxiety awkwardness at the PDX meetup. [more inside]
posted by Two unicycles and some duct tape at 4:49 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by Two unicycles and some duct tape at 4:49 AM PST - 28 comments
Help ease the boob pain
I woke up in the night with terrible pain in my breast, and it was full and firm, so I nursed on that side, (twice now during the night), with no relief. The pain seems to be more on one side. [more inside]
Where to cut a rug in London?
I love dancing, but loathe the typical club scene. Where can I go to have a great night out in London? [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island at 4:13 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by stuck on an island at 4:13 AM PST - 5 comments
GrossFilter: Sometimes when I talk for long periods or get really mad, I get this buildup around my lips and eyes.. which I discover afterwards and feel embarrassed that all that time I had shit growing on my face.
GrossFilter: Sometimes when I talk for long periods or get really mad, I get this buildup around my lips and eyes.. which I discover afterwards and feel embarrassed that all that time I had shit growing on my face. [more inside]
Is he interested?
So, there’s this guy.. Or more appropriately there has been this guy for quite some time who has always been kind, good, and possibly interested in me? I had my girl-oblivious blinders on up until now. Is he shy or just not interested in me? [more inside]
Moving to a new city - what iPhone apps will help me get situated?
I'm moving to a mid-sized midwest city that has a decent cultural life. I'd like to be able to jump into life there - what iPhone apps can help me with this? Finding new restaurants, coffee shops, nice little stores, etc... I never paid attention to those sorts of apps before because I know where I live now inside and out. UrbanSpoon is obvious enough.. but what other apps really help you get to know an area and the cool places there.
posted by Gideon at 12:26 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Gideon at 12:26 AM PST - 2 comments
July 17
Bands similiar to The Cardigans?
What bands are similiar to The Cardigans? I'm talking about their older stuff (late 90's). [more inside]
Advice on Someone Interested in a Programming Career?
As someone who is in their mid-thirties, what are some realistic alternatives for me if I want to learn and eventually get a career in programming? [more inside]
Split desktop on two monitors
Help me setup a dual-monitor XP desktop at work with minimum fuss/cost. [more inside]
posted by forwebsites at 11:22 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by forwebsites at 11:22 PM PST - 10 comments
Where do you dance if you missed the Electric Daisy Carnival?
Is there a rave subculture, and how can I get in on it? [more inside]
Calculate daily KW usage?
If I know my current power usage, how do I calculate my daily kw? [more inside]
Loopy curvy deliciousness
Does the intersection of a torus and a gravity-bent plane always result in a bezier curve? [more inside]
posted by yesster at 10:00 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by yesster at 10:00 PM PST - 14 comments
OneNote 2007 MIA
I have lost my OneNote 2007 OPK CD - I have the case but not the image and I need it for a computer that I am fixing / restoring for a friend. [more inside]
Taking Advantage of an Empty Room
My old roommate has moved out and the new one doesn't move in for a few weeks. My living room is practically empty and it occurred to me I should take advantage of this. What kind of party (or anything) could I throw to take advantage of this that I couldn't otherwise. No foam parties; research indicates that's a bad idea.
posted by defben at 9:17 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by defben at 9:17 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking for a hotel in Washington, D.C.
Looking for a reasonably priced hotel in Washington, D.C. for a trip we are planning to take this August. Any thoughts on the possibility of commuting downtown from the burbs each day to visit the sites?
Please help with an easy Filemaker problem!
How do you create repeating fields in Filemaker so that I can organize my karaoke songs by disc instead of by artist? [more inside]
ISO waterproof luggage
Looking for a set of waterproof luggage, suitable for Central America, but not a backpack. Help? [more inside]
posted by SuperNova at 7:58 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by SuperNova at 7:58 PM PST - 8 comments
Do Europeans Mail-in Rebates?
Outside of North America, how common are rebates? [more inside]
Reasonably-priced insurance for hearing aids
I'm seeking insurance for my hearing aids that won't bankrupt me. [more inside]
Unexplained breast pain
I had a particularly painful mammogram in January. There were no problems with the results, but after a few days I started having pain under my right breast. I thought it was a soft tissue injury, but it won't go away. Any ideas? [more inside]
May I help you? Please?
Thankfully I have a job. However it was a job gotten at a time that I just needed a side job because I was planning to go to grad school. Grad school didn't work out 2 years in a row so now it's time to move on. I don't know where to start in my new location based on my previous real life work experience... [more inside]
avant garde theatre
Im looking for sites showing videos of avant garde,fringe performances. YouTube is OK.
Thanks
Gmail last reply by feature?
Is there any hack/extension/userscript/filter that can put a "last reply by" in Gmail? [more inside]
I'm not Jarod, but I wanna live like him.
My superpower is the ability to rapidly attain competency in skills and processes with an absolute minimum of instruction or oversight, with an additional secondary power of optimizing processes. My kryptonite is doing the same thing twice. For what careers might I be perfect? [more inside]
posted by Netzapper at 6:40 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by Netzapper at 6:40 PM PST - 22 comments
How to get fly-paper glue out of your hair.
Seriously... my wife accidentally walked into a hanging roll of fly-paper, and has fly-paper glue all in her hair. I had to remove the roll from her hair, and I can't even get the glue of my hands.
But, worse, she can't get the glue out of her hair.
Shampoo, soap and washing-up liquid have so far failed.
Thoughts, oh, hive mind.
And, no, it's not funny... (bites tongue)
posted by blue_wardrobe at 6:21 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by blue_wardrobe at 6:21 PM PST - 17 comments
Zipcar-like companies in Belfast, Ireland?
Is there a Zipcar-like service in Belfast, Ireland? [more inside]
I've just seen a face. I can't forget the time or place...
What if someone had a proven, uncanny ability to recognize people even if they're in disguise. Is there any way to make money with such a skill?
Fun and cheap in San Francisco
What's fun for me and my 3.5 year old daughter to do in San Francisco and San Jose from July 22 to July 27 for cheap? [more inside]
posted by RajahKing at 5:18 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by RajahKing at 5:18 PM PST - 14 comments
iPhone website design ideas for a hierarchical site?
iPhone website design ideas for a hierarchical site? [more inside]
What song repeats "bailando" over and over?
I'm looking for a song I heard in Costa Rica during the summer of 2007. I think it was raggaeton in style and repeated the word "bailando" over and over. [more inside]
posted by pyrom at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by pyrom at 5:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Will closing all but one vent in an apartment with central air cause leaks in the duct work?
Will closing all but one vent in an apartment with central air cause leaks in the duct work (I mean, there are flaps on the vents for a reason, right?)? [more inside]
posted by weakcore at 3:38 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by weakcore at 3:38 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for reasonably priced Chicago hotel.
Looking for a reasonably priced Chicago hotel within walking distance to the L. (At most $125 per night) [more inside]
Gigantor Needs Commuter Bike
I'm huge. I want to get a commuter bike. What's a good one? [more inside]
Some guy moving in Japan
I have a working working holiday visa, ready to move in Japan in just a few months. I have no plans of where to stay or where to work whatsoever. Am I crazy? [more inside]
I saw mommy kissing an alcoholic neanderthal...
I am deeply concerned for my mother, and hate her boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by kaseijin at 1:25 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by kaseijin at 1:25 PM PST - 27 comments
Seeking NYC Insider Entertainment Info
Touristing in NYC this October. Among other stuff I want to do, I would love to see something at the four venues listed below. [more inside]
Relationship advice needed
Who am I? Should I leave my lover? [more inside]
please tell there is an alternative to Future Shop...
Anyone know where I can get an HDMI cable in Montreal for under $30? [more inside]
posted by hector horace at 1:10 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by hector horace at 1:10 PM PST - 8 comments
XP Pro x64 SP2 non-responsive on the domain
Windows XP Pro x64 SP2 on hp dv4-1430us loads and run's slow on the domain but not when I log on locally. [more inside]
posted by the_binary_blues at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by the_binary_blues at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
mechanic for a big van in Toronto needed!
Can anyone recommend an auto-mechanic in downtown Toronto that will have the facilities to service a Dodge Ram class b motorhome? It is a campervan that is the size of a regular van but with a higher roof. [more inside]
Can I live nextdoor after a divorce?
Divorce is a possibility...how close can I really live after the split? [more inside]
Clear skin in the Emerald City.
Can you recommend a dermatologist in Seattle who is likely to prescribe Accutane when I ask for it? [more inside]
Am I overreacting to this creepy guy who keeps trying to meet my wife and her friends?
Am I overreacting to this creepy guy who keeps trying to meet my wife and her friends? [more inside]
What's the best way to store my audio cassette storage cases?
I have several thousand audio cassettes. They're all stored nicely in 100-slot Napa Valley wooden cases, but the problem is storing those cases. Help me come up with a creative way to store 20-30 of these beasts in a way that maximizes space but also keeps each case accessible. [more inside]
posted by laze at 12:35 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by laze at 12:35 PM PST - 10 comments
Can debt collectors not disclose their identity when calling to harass relatives of a debtor?
Do debt collection agencies have to identify themselves as such when calling relatives of the debtor? [more inside]
Can I do this in Excel and/or Access? Explained inside
Can I do this in Excel and/or Access? 'This' is a bit complicated so it's explained inside. [more inside]
Assuming that I believe that the U.S. economy will not recover in the near future, what's a relatively simple way to make a bet that would profit from my belief?
Assuming that I believe that the U.S. economy will not recover in the near future, what's a relatively simple way to make a bet that would profit from my belief? [more inside]
What did you wish you knew going into your first triathlon?
What did you wish you knew going into your first triathlon? [more inside]
posted by neilkod at 11:55 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by neilkod at 11:55 AM PST - 25 comments
Voice-to-Speech Solutions?
I need to get some more writing done for the business I am trying to start. I spend a lot of time walking and driving so I have been thinking that a voice-activated voice recorder that creates WMA files might be useful. But choosing a digital recorder is not what I need help with.
I am seeking recommendations for voice-to-speech software that can convert the voice files into text. I know that these programs are not completely accurate but I don't mind doing some editing. But I don't want to have to load a lot of software and click on a lot of prompts just to convert 5 to 15 minutes of audio each day. [more inside]
trashcan sinatra
What crazy looking instruments can i build with a minimum of skill + resources and a maximum of WTF. [more inside]
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:29 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:29 AM PST - 35 comments
Webhost changes security settings on server and breaks Joomla
A webhost my company uses just changed the security settings and now Joomla no longer works correctly. Are these new security settings industry standard and what should I do? [more inside]
How do I pronounce these names?
I've just got a hold of my class lists for next year and there are a few names that I'm not sure how to pronounce. [more inside]
Is the University of Phoenix acceptable?
How credible is the University of Phoenix online? [more inside]
How to improve my workouts while visiting family?
What's the best way to take my workout routine to the next level while spending ten days with my family? [more inside]
self medicating with Mexican food
My previously dormant love of guacamole has recently been reawakened. I. CAN'T. GET. ENOUGH. But what to do with it beside slathering on tortilla chips and burritos (and, ok, I admit, sometimes a spoon)? Any suggestions and recipes would be appreciated.
Catalogging software for TV station?
Please help me find a software program that will maintain an inventory and checkout process for a public TV station. [more inside]
Craigslist Cart Race for Dummies
In a nod to the Depression-days of yore, a group of us are holding an unofficial soapbox derby this summer, with cars that are made from items we’ve scrounged from cheap/free places. It will be a ton of fun. However, I am mechanically inept. [more inside]
Dr Whoseum?
Where can I see Dr. Who stuff in or around London? [more inside]
posted by Gortuk at 10:18 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Gortuk at 10:18 AM PST - 8 comments
fever with torn ligaments
is it common to have a fever with torn ligaments? I had a bike accident three days ago and for some ligaments in my arm pretty badly. I took Vicodin and ibuprofen for the first few days but now I'm just taking ibuprofen. I was just about to take my next dosage, when i decided to take my temperature. It's 100.1. I don't feel feverish or weird. Could this just be the inflammation and/or healing process? It's also pretty hot in the apartment. You're not my doctor, but any insights are much appreciated.
Seeking best community-driven websites
Looking for examples of websites that engage/inform/empower the communities and readers they serve. Examples include barackobama.com, greenforall.org and (in terms of content, not presentation/interface) this site for the UK Improvement and Development Agency. [more inside]
Source of rising locomotive sound?
What is the MMM
MMM!sound an idling locomotive makes every few minutes? [more inside]
posted by Mapes at 9:51 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mapes at 9:51 AM PST - 8 comments
How to split a restaurant bill fairly?
Going out for a meal with co-workers tonight. About 3 of us are vegetarians and the other 12 are not - they're going to be ordering steaks. Steaks cost at least £25 while vegetarian main courses cost £8. [more inside]
posted by hazyjane at 9:26 AM PST - 45 comments
posted by hazyjane at 9:26 AM PST - 45 comments
Quack quack, woof woof.
Does swimming dog + smartass ducks = lost dog? [more inside]
posted by txvtchick at 9:09 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by txvtchick at 9:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Need recommendations to learn simple Wordpress to modify an existing webpage.
I Need help with (I hope) simple Wordpress to modify an existing Wordpress webpage Seeking recommendations of (youtube?) tutorials, basic manuals, etc.
I have 30 years of varied computer experience, but none with creating/maintaining web page content. And didn't want any. A friend and I have inherited that task from our webmaster and I don't understand the mindset and terminology of pages, posts, categories. I need to rearrange the home page , adding some pages and changing the layout, add photos (linked to (apparently) pages, in a changing display, etc etc.
googling wordpress tutorial free gives lots of possibilities. I think we will set up a blog one of these days, but most important is to modify the web pages. I need some basics. Is a blog a subset of a web page, or vice versa, or is it all the same? Any help will be appreciated.
I found the following in the archives, but still appreciate help. [more inside]
posted by judybxxx at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by judybxxx at 8:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Help me start my jeep
Help me start my car engine. Or at least understand why it won't start. [more inside]
posted by ook at 8:56 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by ook at 8:56 AM PST - 32 comments
What "green job" can I get with these plant science degrees?
I have a BS in Horticulture (UGA) and will soon have an MS in Crop Science (NCSU). I've spent most of my life in school and now I'm nearing the end and need to know: What kind of jobs can these degrees help me get? [more inside]
posted by bengarland at 8:36 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by bengarland at 8:36 AM PST - 9 comments
Baby making music
songfilter: I heard the fragment of a song years ago and it is a long shot. Hope me! [more inside]
How can I find out how much I'm worth?
How can I find out how much I'm worth for negotiating with recruitment agencies? [more inside]
The discovery of... Upper Silesia?
Having devoured "The Discovery of France", where should I look next? [more inside]
Showing the "Fam" where I came from
Next week I am taking my family to my hometown - the place where I was born and raised - for the first time. If you were in this situation, what things and/or places that you would want to show them? [more inside]
posted by doh ray mii at 7:57 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by doh ray mii at 7:57 AM PST - 18 comments
What are the real odds of being killed by lightning, if you are outside in a field during a storm?
What are the real odds of being killed by lightning, if you are outside in a field during a storm (i.e. factoring OUT all the people smart enough to stay inside)? [more inside]
posted by Jim Biancolo at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by Jim Biancolo at 7:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Where can I find the educational film called "Everybody Works"?
Where can I find the educational film called "Everybody Works" (I think that's the name)? Preferably a clip on the Internet or a place to order it on-line. [more inside]
SQL query problem
I need to write a query that will return the largest value of one column for each unique value in another column. Example included. [more inside]
posted by davcoo at 7:35 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by davcoo at 7:35 AM PST - 2 comments
You are now old enough to....?
Make the birthday cards I send to other people more interesting. What kind of cool, random stuff are you legally old enough to do at different ages? [more inside]
posted by marmaduke_yaverland at 6:38 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by marmaduke_yaverland at 6:38 AM PST - 20 comments
New England Car Needed
I'm moving to the Upper Valley of New Hampshire in a month and need to buy a car for the first time. Help me choose the right one. [more inside]
wherever i park my ass
I'm aching today from four days spent in a bad chair at my job. I need to find a chair I can work in. [more inside]
Apollo HD
Where on the internets can I find HD raw footage of the Apollo programme? (for free) [more inside]
posted by run"monty at 6:01 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by run"monty at 6:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Not just looking for a university
I am considering the City on the Hill, i.e., an independent municipality of working thinkers with heavy access and participation in city life, politics, and education. Is there a difference in the terms "Intellectual Center" and "City on the Hill"? What are some historical examples of a City on the Hill that are lowland cities? if you believe there is a distinction in terms: What are some modern examples of a City on the Hill and what are only Intellectual Centers?
Sex ed books for 14-year-old girl (USA)?
Sex ed books for 14-year-old girl (USA)? [more inside]
Recent graduate dating in DC
I get the impression that DC is not a great dating town for young 20-something college graduates. Am I totally off base? [more inside]
Hepatitis C diagnosis, how to help?
A friend has been diagnosed with Hepatitis C. How can I help? [more inside]
Yoshimi Battles the Pre Teens.
Mixtape filter! Help me put together the best mix tape for my nieces, 11 & 8. [more inside]
Running "through" orthotic adjustment... or not?
Hi everyone
Would welcome some advice / shared experiences please.
Feb/March got an 8mm orthotic in my left shoe to finally deal with uneven leg length
Orthopedic Hosp orthotic chap said I "may find it a little tiring, maybe a little discomfort", well I was in pain for a bit, mainly left calf and right knee.
Started back running and all fine but as I train for my half-marathon and step up the pace/intensity/length (don't worry - not all at the same time, am doing sensible training plan) I'm getting some twinging in my left calf. [more inside]
Vespa!
I'm looking for a video of an Italian vespa commercial from the early 60s (probably aired on the show Carosello), which featured the scooters driven by the boys and all the girls sitting side-saddle behind them. It had snappy music that was punctuated every few seconds by the single lyric "Ves-PA!" (The commercial I'm looking for isn't this one... It was instead made earlier and the kids should be dressed more formally.) Can you help me find it?? Thanks!!
Careers about making life simple
What are some careers that involve making life simpler? [more inside]
Trying to find a documentary about whirlpools
I am trying to hunt down a documentary I saw around 5-10 years ago which was all about whirlpools and maelstroms. [more inside]
posted by tomble at 12:42 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by tomble at 12:42 AM PST - 2 comments
Need advice on WV New River/Gauley trip on a budget
We would like to plan a family trip (myself, husband, 15 & 18 yo athletic teens) to the New River/Gauley in WV & would like some recommendations about which river, which outfitter, and lodging recommendations. [more inside]
July 16
PC Remote?
What is the cheapest remote control option for our pcs? [more inside]
Is this exercise plan insane or just ambitious?
After a somewhat less than satisfactory personal training session, I've decided to go it alone, but I'd like to check with others who've tried a similar plan first. Much more detail inside. [more inside]
posted by Merzbau at 10:44 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Merzbau at 10:44 PM PST - 10 comments
Can a Male have Multiple Orgasms?
Possibly NSFW question about male masturbation. [more inside]
Do I spend too much time online at work?
How much time do you spend online at work?
Am I spending too much time online? [more inside]
What are the best places to talk about China online in English?
What are the best places to talk about China online in English? [more inside]
Where should I learn Russian and travel to in Russia/Central Asia, etc
studying russian abroad/traveling in russia and central asia/general planning help/etc [more inside]
posted by saraindc at 9:47 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by saraindc at 9:47 PM PST - 12 comments
Who did a good remix of Nkosi Sikelel' iAfrika?
DanceRemixFilter: Where can I find a techno remix of the South African national anthem heard long ago? [more inside]
Help dress me! (For a themed party).
I've been invited to a themed party with the following costume rules:
Invasion, conquest, exploration, assimilation, sovereignty, or superheroes who save the world!
and I have no idea what to wear. Any ideas would be awesome. It's tomorrow night, so I don't have much time to get stuff, and something warm would be preferable (it's damn cold right now).
Don't employers love the neat & tidy look?
Should I explain why I (a 22-year-old female) am bald at an upcoming job interview? [more inside]
posted by gursky at 9:38 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by gursky at 9:38 PM PST - 29 comments
How should I get started in MVC programming?
Learning MVC: what is the best approach? [more inside]
posted by zorro astor at 9:26 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by zorro astor at 9:26 PM PST - 3 comments
I need serious diplomas, people.
How do I order some fancy certificates / diplomas? [more inside]
posted by Baby_Balrog at 9:08 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Baby_Balrog at 9:08 PM PST - 4 comments
Entertain my Dad: Suggest Puzzletastic TV on DVD
Help me entertain my father! I need TV-on-DVD recommendations, preferably built around solving things - crime, mysteries, puzzles, world crises, etc. [more inside]
posted by julen at 8:48 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by julen at 8:48 PM PST - 32 comments
1099-S Solicitation Issue
We are in the process of closing on the sale of our house (Hybrid-FSBO). I have a question about the 1099-S Solicitation form. Can you help? [more inside]
Do any of you l33t hax-sawz know a way to capture this Red Bull Music Academy player's stream?
Do any of you l33t hax-sawz know a way to capture this Red Bull Music Academy player's stream? [more inside]
posted by Senor Cardgage at 8:07 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Senor Cardgage at 8:07 PM PST - 10 comments
How do you pronounce Charles Wuorinen?
How do you pronounce composer Charles Wuorinen's name? Which syllable is accented?
posted by mediareport at 8:00 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mediareport at 8:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Shipwrecked!
Is there any way of determining what percentage of ships arrived safely at their destinations - or did not - during a given period in history? [more inside]
Hello Cleveland.
I'd like to make homemade karaoke discs ... can you help? [more inside]
Laptop case compatibility
Will the lower exterior case and optical drive from a mac powerbook G4 12inch 867 MHz be compatible with a mac powerbook G4 12inch 1.5Ghz? [more inside]
Which user forum fills my specific needs?
What forum software should I use to accompany my new site? I have some specific features in mind. [more inside]
Though my dreams, it's never quite as it seems
In dreams ,are you actually talking to yourself when you have conversations with other people? [more inside]
posted by edman at 6:43 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by edman at 6:43 PM PST - 26 comments
Which New York state bar review course should I take?
I would like advice on preparing for the New York bar exam. Realistically I'd write it July of next year. I definitely need a review course - I finished law school two years ago and that was Canadian law. I'm working (though a reasonable and flexible schedule) so I'd like a review that's somehow part time, or aimed for working people. I'm living in Brooklyn and working in Manhattan. [more inside]
posted by Salamandrous at 6:40 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Salamandrous at 6:40 PM PST - 10 comments
What was your experience with a torn meniscus?
So my husband tore his meniscus months ago. Finally got an MRI confirming it and we're wondering what people who've had a meniscus repair can tell us about their experiences with surgery and rehab. [more inside]
posted by leslies at 6:35 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by leslies at 6:35 PM PST - 14 comments
How to choose an accountant.
I am looking for a good accountant in the Milwaukee, WI area. I am starting a two-person LLC, any tips on either what to look for in an accountant or know of good ones in the area?
White Stripes lyrics
Quick lyrics question on The White Stripes' "The Union Forever." I have always (and still) heard the line "Sure I'm C.F. Kane," but lyrics sites all say "Sure I'm C.F.K." What is actually being sung here?
Can you help me identify an electronic component (from a printer)?
long ago, i disassembled a printer and inside found a component that was clearly a revolution counter of some sort. it consisted of a disc with radial slots and a "caliper" with leads attached. [more inside]
posted by klanawa at 6:07 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by klanawa at 6:07 PM PST - 14 comments
two stroke or 4
I m looking to buy a used scooter, I've looked all over and have not found a definite answer, which is better, 4 stroke or 2?
Does such a jig exist?
Is there such a thing as a face-mounted doweling jig? [more inside]
MAKE me bedazzled!
I would like to make my iPosture which I want to wear as a medallion resemble something of an actual medallion instead of a medical device. [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop at 5:24 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by GleepGlop at 5:24 PM PST - 8 comments
Is that so much to ask?
My daughter is getting married next month. It will be an outdoor wedding. Help me find a dress! [more inside]
posted by wafaa at 5:21 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by wafaa at 5:21 PM PST - 21 comments
2002 Volkswagen Cabrio GLX Trouble Code P0261, P0264, P0267; Cylinder 1-3 Injector Circuit Low
VW Cabrio Filter: 2002 VW Cabrio GLX, in the Californian heat experiencing: Trouble Code P0261, P0264, P0267; Cylinder 1-3 Injector Circuit Low, upon start-up (requiring a second turn of ignition). Is this related to battery voltage (avg 13.50), or other. DIY solutions please. Thanks! :) [more inside]
Mental health from states away
What can an adult son do to help his homeless, possibly mentally ill mother states away? [more inside]
What is a camera with a good nighttime mode?
I'm looking for an affordable, but still good quality camera to use for nighttime shots. My current camera is a Canon SD1000, which has an incredibly good macro mode, and takes decent pictures otherwise, but the nighttime mode leaves much to be desired. [more inside]
Millions of peaches, peaches for me.
How can I avoid (or at least, delay just for a few days) the growth of mould on my fruit? [more inside]
posted by _dario at 4:04 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by _dario at 4:04 PM PST - 20 comments
Can someone please explain random internet slowings which can only be fixed by unplugging router...
What is causing my Qwest DSL internet connection to get slow several times a day. Unplugging the router fixes the problem temporarily. [more inside]
iPod/iTunes woes - help!
What's wrong with my stupid 120GB iPod Classic and my stupid iTunes installation? [more inside]
Should I buy this guitar?
Should I buy this used Taylor acoustic guitar? Guitar guru mefites, help me out! [more inside]
posted by Precision at 3:25 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Precision at 3:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Hand Me My Lightsaber. Don't Ask Why. Just Hand It to Me, OK?
Beware: Extreme nerd-itry dead ahead. In any of the various media permutations of the Star Wars universe, was it ever explained why there is such an emphasis on melee weapons? [more inside]
I need an audio mixer for my mac!
[Mac Audio Filter] Help me find a software "mixer board" for my mac! Specifics inside [more inside]
posted by NeonBlueDecember at 3:18 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by NeonBlueDecember at 3:18 PM PST - 4 comments
Windows Based PVR Software
I'm looking for free PVR software, preferably for Windows XP. [more inside]
How to become more confident in my life?
I've lacked confidence in every aspect of my life, and it's holding me back. What can I do? [more inside]
Interview scheduling etiquette?
Interview etiquette: do I call to follow-up on scheduling an appointment for an interview? [more inside]
Colonoscopy Cost and Experience
How much did you pay for your colonoscopy?
Also, what can you tell me of your experience with this procedure? [more inside]
Two files become one
I have two files, an Adobe Encore subtitle file of a particular film, and a dialogue list txt (no times) of a newer, shorter cut of that same film, which is to say that there is nothing in the short cut that isn't in the longer cut. I want to ensure that's the case and check the two versions for consistency, i.e. make sure the content in the new/shorter version matches the dialogue in the old/longer version. Is there an automated way to do this that doesn't involve CTL+F and a lot of cutting and pasting? Bonus challenge: the subtitle file is En/Chinese, the dialogue transcript is Chinese. I'm checking to make sure the Chinese is consistent. [more inside]
Is my Indian food safe three days later?
Safe to eat filter: I've had chicken korma in the fridge since Monday. Kept meaning to take it home for dinner and kept forgetting... [more inside]
Help ADDS Synchronize users to SQL
How to make Active Directory and SQL server synchronize User accounts/passwords. [more inside]
What are these glowing eggs doing on my jalapeno plant?
GardenFilter. What insect will these translucent (and possibly glowing) eggs turn into? Photo here. [more inside]
Assuming jars of honey are not acceptable...
How can we maximize our bear sighting opportunities when we visit Shenandoah National Park? [more inside]
posted by kenbennedy at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by kenbennedy at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Baby's First No-Hives Cupcakes, from the Hive Mind
I'm baking cupcakes for a toddler's first birthday, and I'd like to find an allergen-free recipe (no eggs, buttermilk, chocolate, nuts, etc) that is still tasty enough for adults to eat. [more inside]
I'd like to throw the ADIC out the window
Looking for recommendations/experiences with business-class online backups. [more inside]
Suggestions for kayaking spots around Chicago
Need suggestions for places to kayak around Chicago. [more inside]
posted by sk381 at 11:58 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by sk381 at 11:58 AM PST - 6 comments
Motorcycle? Scooter? Moped?
I need a vehicle that's dirt-cheap, built like a tank, and easy to teach myself to maintain and repair — I'm currently a mechanical ignoramus, and I want to change that. Motorcycle? Scooter? Moped? [more inside]
“On Monday I wished it was Tuesday night, so I could wish for the weekend to come...”
Maybe it's time for a (hairstyle) change?
I'm a man, and all my life I've had exactly one hairstyle. Now I'm looking to refine my look a little bit. What do I need to know? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 11:46 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Vorteks at 11:46 AM PST - 12 comments
A legal and moral question about downloading...
A moral question about downloading... [more inside]
Why is my Thinkpad beeping when docked and on standby?
Why does my Thinkpad X40 beep when docked and standing by? [more inside]
posted by Ms. Informed at 11:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Ms. Informed at 11:30 AM PST - 5 comments
Help end my girlfriend's dream-boot obsession
My girlfriend is looking for her dream boots. She's already seen them walking around on two random women, but needs help finding them online. Her description: Black riding boots with a wide tan cuff on top, Italian leather, not patent. Short/no heels.
Have you seen these?
Blogs or books about the design of rowhouses?
Are there any good blogs or books specifically about the design of rowhouses or other long, narrow spaces? [more inside]
please come flying
Help me find a building where Marianne Moore once lived. [more inside]
posted by Doug at 11:09 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Doug at 11:09 AM PST - 4 comments
Do you take Thomas Sullivan Magnum, I.V., to be your lawfully-wedded husband?
Does anyone remember a "Late Night With Conan O'Brien" sketch featuring a man who is so in love with the Magnum, P.I. theme song, that he marries it? [more inside]
Firefox has a mind of it's own.
Why does Firefox randomly break out one of my tabs in a new window? [more inside]
posted by daHIFI at 10:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by daHIFI at 10:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Purplish Rain
Can someone tell me the secret word or answer to this question. [more inside]
posted by philad at 10:37 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by philad at 10:37 AM PST - 3 comments
What to do in the Southwest that doesn't involve looking at rocks?
Somehow, a friend has roped me into an eight-day, old-school Southwestern road trip, from Kansas to Arizona and back, on July 22-30. What's good to see on this route? [more inside]
posted by abcde at 10:21 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by abcde at 10:21 AM PST - 20 comments
Organizing images and graphs
Any advice on the best way of organising images and graphs for a PhD student? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 10:14 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth at 10:14 AM PST - 14 comments
iPhone Has Me Captive!
How to stop iPhone OS 3.0's captive portal page? [more inside]
posted by icebourg at 9:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by icebourg at 9:59 AM PST - 6 comments
"eVent" is a terrible name to Google
Ok I'm convinced, I want an "eVent" waterproof jacket. The problem is I want to try it on (hopefully in New York City or surrounding area) and eVent is a terrible name to Google. [more inside]
Enough about me, what about you?
How can I stop feeling bad for myself when something good happens to one of my friends? [more inside]
How to read foreign academic transcripts?
How do you read an academic transcript from the Indian Institute of Technology - Madras? [more inside]
posted by u2604ab at 9:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by u2604ab at 9:36 AM PST - 10 comments
What kind of insect stung me?
InsectBiteFilter. Help! Last Sunday in Phoenix, Arizona I was chilling outside and then some insect stung/bit/injected my neck. It was not a bee/wasp/spider/ant. It was a tannish brown color and I think it had transparent green wings but I can't recall for sure. It was about half an inch long. I tried to just forget about it but each day the sting gets more painful. I just hope there's no brood in my neck. Anyone know what kind of critter this could be? And, yes, I know I should go to the doctor but I wanted some hive-mind reassurance that I'll be fine. Thank you so much! Dang bugs.
wood from mexico/central america
we are looking for any information on wood from the Mexico/Belize/Guatemala area. Local, sustainable, tough wood suitable for furniture making. Is anyone familiar with types; sources; properties; suppliers; or anyone who has worked with wood from the area? Organizations working on these issues? Woodworkers with knowledge? Want to be informed and responsible here; not contribute to the problem. [more inside]
how can I get data off this drive?
I am trying to recover data from a WD3200ME-01, a WD 320GB USB-powered drive but the physical drive does not have SATA or IDE connection - only a mini USB connection soldered to the circuit board - and the drive is not recognized via USB anymore. [more inside]
How to keep a pool clean?
My parents just put in a pool, and what with the rain washing dirt and worms in and the trees shedding, it takes hours and hours of skimming and vacuuming work a week. What's the best solution here? [more inside]
posted by jeather at 8:56 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by jeather at 8:56 AM PST - 16 comments
Does free money = free money?
Casino player's card free play: Is it actually possible to win any money? [more inside]
posted by mudpuppie at 8:43 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by mudpuppie at 8:43 AM PST - 18 comments
Mad Men Indeed
I have been watching the AMC series Mad Men (set in NYC office setting around 1960) and it made me wonder. Just how accurately does it portray the professional workplace of the period? (Ubiquitous smoking, drinking, degrading comments to women and overt flirting, etc.). In particular, was it ever considered normal to keep a stocked bar in every office/conference room?
I realize things are exaggerated for TV and to contrast with today’s norms... but generally speaking was it really this bad back then? I guess I am looking for responses from those who are familiar with the TV show and worked in an office in this timeframe.
posted by punkfloyd at 8:41 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by punkfloyd at 8:41 AM PST - 39 comments
Car camping with a six-month-old?
Any tips on car camping with a 6-month-old? [more inside]
Why might my penis hurt?
Why might my penis hurt? [more inside]
Like guy friend of mine with girlfriend, how to tell him?
Telling a male friend of mine, who's all sorts of awesome, that I like him and would be very interested in dating him for the forseeable future. Catch? Girlfriend. [more inside]
early onset psychedelicization
What's it like to trip on LSD (or other psychedelics) while still just a child (say no older than 13 or 14)? [more inside]
posted by philip-random at 8:11 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by philip-random at 8:11 AM PST - 19 comments
Help me identify this cheesy '70s cooking show
I'm going crazy trying to figure out the name of this 70's cooking show. It was a 1/2 hour show probably on a public broadcast station in the US. The star of the show was about 35 years old, heavy-set, maybe Greek or Italian, and always wore gold chains with his open shirt. The show was filmed on his boat/yacht (program started with the camera zooming down a dock to the boat). He had a side-kick named “Giovanni” who would help him in his kitchenette. At the end of the show, he always entertained some “swinging blonde.” It was called something-like… “Cooking with Elegance” or “A Touch of Elegance” or “A Taste of Elegance.” Help!
Southern Road Trip Ideas?
Four friends and I have 5 days to get from Atlanta to Baltimore. What should we do in between? [more inside]
posted by milestogo at 7:58 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by milestogo at 7:58 AM PST - 5 comments
Match Making 101
What's the proper etiquette when recommending up a potential contractor or vendor to the company I work for? [more inside]
Expat with scattered savings and retirement funds - how do I organise them?
Expat needing to organise and manage money across two (or more) countries. How best to save in multiple places, and organise superannuation/retirement accounts? [more inside]
posted by wingless_angel at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by wingless_angel at 7:36 AM PST - 7 comments
Two touchy people in a long-term relationship.
My boyfriend acts very annoyed with me over minor things. He's never cruel about it, but I still find his reactions hurtful. How should I deal? [more inside]
posted by Girl Scout of Death at 7:21 AM PST - 55 comments
posted by Girl Scout of Death at 7:21 AM PST - 55 comments
You can tell which doctor I would prefer to believe.
Which doctor should I believe? [more inside]
Mohammed and the mountain.
Using the phrase 'If Mohammed won't come to the mountain, the mountain must come to Mohammed.' [more inside]
Pick a rolling hard case for transporting meeting IT hardware
Help me find a good box to transport a projector, laptop, cables and power cords in, preferably with wheels etc. [more inside]
Handling Crushes as A Married Person?
How do you handle your crushes as a married person (or someone in an LTR?) Do I have a problem? [more inside]
How much trouble am I in?
So, I inadvertently sent my phone number and address to a Craigslist Scammer. What problems could this pose me? [more inside]
How to "lock down" Windows on a home PC
I've been wondering if it is possible to apply the same solution to the never-ending problem of Windows corruption (and the resulting degraded performance) that data centers use. As I understand it, Windows is booted over the network, so what happens to the local hard drive does not matter. Is there a way of doing the same thing to a home PC? Can you make a hard drive "read-only" after putting a bootable Windows image on it, and then use a seperate hard drive for data storage? I really detest the solution that MS sponsors (virus protection/firewall software) because it is just another thing that you have to buy which supports it's business partners. Any other ideas?
Things to do near Birmingham New Street?
I've got a couple of hours between trains at Birmingham New Street station. What can I do nearby? [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool at 6:48 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Busy Old Fool at 6:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Portraits of aristocrats with dogs' heads
I'm trying to identify a painter who did portraits of aristocrats with dogs' heads in place of their own. [more inside]
posted by treyka at 6:46 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by treyka at 6:46 AM PST - 3 comments
Website for cheap color copies?
Is there a website that will make cheap color copies and ship them to me? Kinkos wil do it for about a dollar a page, but I've heard of websites that will do it for cheaper and then ship the copies to me. Is that possible?
Mortgage in Austria?
Tips on getting a mortgage in Austria? [more inside]
Help me, MeFi Meatheads!
Is there training method to add definition to muscles after gaining strength? Or, do I just need to accept my curious frame? [more inside]
posted by FuManchu at 5:56 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by FuManchu at 5:56 AM PST - 22 comments
What kind of bird did I see?
What kind of bird did I see? [more inside]
What animal did I see from my balcony this evening?
I saw a 'new' animal from my balcony this evening and have had no luck finding anything on the net that matches. [more inside]
posted by woodblock100 at 5:45 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by woodblock100 at 5:45 AM PST - 23 comments
Ex libris grandiloquent
Latinfilter: Help me translate "From the library of humanity/man/" into latin. So "Ex libris …" something or other…
posted by monocultured at 5:39 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by monocultured at 5:39 AM PST - 10 comments
Will I ever eat cheese again?
I've been told I need to lower my cholesterol. Any tips? How can I find out which foods are fine and which are Sometime Foods? [more inside]
Where oh where is that bloomin' car?
How do I find my black car by moonlight in a field of 1000 irregularly parked cars? Lo-tech solutions preferred. [more inside]
posted by freston at 3:55 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by freston at 3:55 AM PST - 39 comments
How would YOU illustrate pewpewpew?
Please help me with a list of "Gamer Lingo". [more inside]
Sailing in the Mediterranean?
Sailing in the Mediterranean? [more inside]
What is the best company formation agent to use in the UK?
What is the best company formation agent to use in the UK to form a limited company? How can I tell if a company formation agent is reliable and trustworthy and are there any reviews of them available? I would also prefer an "all in one solution" that includes a registered office too. [more inside]
EASY secrets of taking great photos
What are your favourite photographer's tricks that an amateur could use to create stunning photos on a hobbyist budget? [more inside]
posted by JensR at 1:31 AM PST - 35 comments
posted by JensR at 1:31 AM PST - 35 comments
I've never been in a relationship. Please help fix?
I'm 29 and have never been in a relationship. Please tell me what is wrong with me. And maybe how to fix it. [more inside]
July 15
lunch in brisbane
brisbane-lunch-filter I'm going to be in Brisbane (that's as in Queensland, Australia) tomorrow with Mrs southof40 and would like some mefite lunchery recommendations. [more inside]
posted by southof40 at 11:25 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by southof40 at 11:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Will I get stuck in Chicago traffic if I drive from the Milwaukee airport to South Bend, Indiana, starting at 4 pm Friday?
Chicago-driving-filter. If I leave Milwaukee (airport) at about 4 pm on Friday, and drive to South Bend, Indiana, will I spend hours in Chicago rush hour traffic? Can I avoid that somehow? What if I could move my departure time a bit earlier? Is this the route to take? [more inside]
posted by ruff at 10:28 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by ruff at 10:28 PM PST - 18 comments
Young Technie Needs Some Life Skills
What adult life skills have you learned that were well worth the time spent learning? [more inside]
posted by mtphoto at 10:22 PM PST - 55 comments
posted by mtphoto at 10:22 PM PST - 55 comments
Are car horns rigged to go off in an accident?
Are car horns rigged to go off in an accident? [more inside]
posted by IndigoRain at 10:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by IndigoRain at 10:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Trashy Book Club looking for suggestions
Some friends and I are starting a super trashy book club, and are looking for suggestions for the trashiest books you can come up with. [more inside]
What things used to be free?
What are some things that were once free but now require us to pay for them? [more inside]
Help me ID the Jazzy Clown
Jazz filter: Help me ID this song describing a clown making it big I heard on KKJZ (Cal State Long Beach's Jazz station). [more inside]
posted by DolorousEdd at 9:17 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by DolorousEdd at 9:17 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I break a pattern of self-sabotage and defeat?
How to break a pattern of self-sabotage and defeat? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo at 8:46 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by pakoothefakoo at 8:46 PM PST - 21 comments
Old Mac, new life?
A friend gave me a Powermac G3 this afternoon It's not the fastest in the world, but it has OSX installed 10.4.11. What are some cool things I can do with this machine? [more inside]
Escape from QA
A young microbiologist feels stifled & unsatisfied at his current job and seeks something more creative and people-oriented. [more inside]
Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzt
As a lifelong manual shaver, I'm giving electric shaving a try. What should I expect? [more inside]
How weird is a father-daughter road-trip?
[ParentFilter]: Quick survey of parents - how weird do you think it is for a father to take his toddler-age daughter on a long weekend trip to visit family, while the mother stays at home? [more inside]
posted by scblackman at 7:09 PM PST - 49 comments
posted by scblackman at 7:09 PM PST - 49 comments
Do Phone Records Record Location of Mobile Phone?
I'm writing a crime story and need to know the following detail about phone records:
Let's say I live in Dallas, but while I'm visiting New York I call Joe using my mobile phone. Because there has been a crime committed, the police have subpoenaed Joe's phone records.
MY QUESTION: When they see the record of the call, will the police know that the phone call originated from New York instead of Dallas?
posted by bagadonuts at 7:08 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bagadonuts at 7:08 PM PST - 12 comments
Fashion Sense Me! Stat!
Ladies with Fashion Sense, help me out! How should I wear this shirtdress? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta at 6:58 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by santojulieta at 6:58 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm a Python, and I'm a Mac.
how many pages in a website?
geeks, help! how can I (relatively quickly) get a rough idea of how many pages are in a particular website? (more) [more inside]
posted by jak68 at 6:38 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jak68 at 6:38 PM PST - 6 comments
Many papers, or just one?
[Academic Filter] Should I work on one research paper at once, or several? [more inside]
Should we stay or should we go?
Life choices-filter: What should my wife and I do next? [more inside]
posted by hamandcheese at 6:33 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by hamandcheese at 6:33 PM PST - 14 comments
What would happen if I stuck my hand into outer space?
What would happen if I stuck my hand into outer space? [more inside]
posted by Tavern at 6:20 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Tavern at 6:20 PM PST - 13 comments
Are shops allowed to add a fee for paying by credit card instead of cash?
Does it go against Visa / MasterCard / etc. policy for a retail store, such as a restaurant or coffee shop, to add a charge to your order if you use credit rather than paying by cash? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 5:39 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by wastelands at 5:39 PM PST - 35 comments
Covering the basics and some
How much do you have to make to in order to have a "basic" living? Secondary question if you don't mind sharing: Where do you live? Bonus question: How much do you feel like you have to make in order to have a "comfortable" living and wouldn't have to worry about personal finances? [more inside]
Mit 'nem kleenem stueckchen Glueck
Help me with a Yiddish or German turn of phrase for a blow, strike, or smack. [more inside]
"Take the heart of me?" You can just say, "my heart."
In Return of the King, Aragorn says: "I see in your eyes the same fear that would take the heart of me." What precisely does he mean by this? My confusion is with the phrase "take the heart of me." Is this a standard idiom?
posted by Busoni at 5:00 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by Busoni at 5:00 PM PST - 15 comments
Emotional infidelity in an otherwise loving boyfriend...grounds for breaking up?
Emotional Infidelity: Snooped in his email, found flirtatious, emotionally charged emails to other women, questioned his integrity, never got closure. Now we're broken up and this situation contributed. Was I too hard on him? [more inside]
Uke can be mine
Help me find contemporary 20s & 30s hot jazz music that incorporates ukulele music. [more inside]
posted by cazoo at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by cazoo at 4:31 PM PST - 7 comments
me: "Hi!" you: "Hello" me: "um.." you: "...." me: "..." -> infinity
How do I stop acting like a complete weirdo? It freaks people out, which freaks me out, which freaks them out more on and on in an infinite cycle. [more inside]
posted by wiretap at 4:16 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by wiretap at 4:16 PM PST - 45 comments
Holy juxtaposition
What's the story behind the (contemporary) sculptures scattered in and around the Forum in Rome? [more inside]
posted by acidic at 3:41 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by acidic at 3:41 PM PST - 2 comments
What are my options for insurance?
What are my options for insurance? [more inside]
Why are space suits orange?
Calling all algorithm lovers!
I need help solving an interesting algorithm using 'C'! [more inside]
posted by niwnfyc at 3:36 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by niwnfyc at 3:36 PM PST - 6 comments
Font facsimile help, O font nerds?
Help me identify this font or find a reasonable facsimile, please. [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur at 2:30 PM PST - 6 comments
Alternatives to CareCredit?
For reasons I don't (yet) fully understand, Care Credit has refused to extend me any credit whatsoever towards a year-long set of (embarrassing) medical procedures that will end up totalling in the neighborhood of $30,000 US.
What viable alternatives to Care Credit exist for financing expensive and drawn-out medical procedures? [more inside]
Have any good jokes about your rival town or school district?
Jokefilter: Rival towns and school districts often have some really funny one-liners at one another's expense. Know any good ones? Some examples after the jump. [more inside]
The Regretful Adventurer?
Any stories, published or personal, about those who've taken the road less traveled... and regretted it? [more inside]
posted by The otter lady at 2:10 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by The otter lady at 2:10 PM PST - 19 comments
Bright Lights Brit City
Looking to be in London this New Year's Eve and see the fireworks show. I know the crowds will be huge but it there anyone who has found a simple view point area that also has a tube station? What is the wrong thing to do? Bars up high that look out on the Thames maybe?
Funding for a theatre nonprofit in Sri Lanka.
Any good leads for corporate or foundational funders for a youth theatre project for Sri Lankan refugees and orphans? [more inside]
Zip Codes
I need help finding some simple way to find the zip codes for a lot of addresses. [more inside]
posted by ecab at 1:45 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by ecab at 1:45 PM PST - 10 comments
How a furniture designer from Europe sell his designs in USA?
How a furniture designer from Europe sell his designs in USA? [more inside]
Which computer class is right for me?
I need the hive's help. Which computer class should I choose: Database Management Systems or Database Management with MS Access? [more inside]
What is the best old version of Winamp?
What is the best old version of Winamp? I like the Music Library feature, but it seems like the new versions run slower. If you know of any other resource-light mp3 players, please post them as well. [more inside]
Fast functional iPhone Spreadsheet App?
Fast functional iPhone Spreadsheet App? I'm looking for the best way to manage the conditioning progress of my volleyball players. Things like Google Docs, EditGrid, and Documents 2 are all too slow and clunky to be effective at practice. I need to be able to quickly add columns, and being able to lock first column (Player Names) so that I can see whose information I'm plugging in would be a huge plus. [more inside]
posted by DavidJ710 at 1:08 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by DavidJ710 at 1:08 PM PST - 9 comments
Where are there good Victorian Christmas celebrations?
Which towns in the Mid-Atlantic and New England have good Victorian Christmas celebrations in November / December? [more inside]
Does listing every single location you service help your PageRank?
SEOFilter: I'm no pro at this, but check out the footer here. Is this crazy strategy of any benefit when it comes to location-specific searches? One would think so, but I've never seen such an exhaustive, derivative list of pages before.
posted by study the living world at 1:02 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by study the living world at 1:02 PM PST - 5 comments
Print highlighted text in Word 2007
Is there a way in Word (2007) to highlight a text string and then have the highlighting print out also. [more inside]
Pool Filter... filter. "Incomplete" prime?
Replaced Jandy CJ200 cartridge filter with new Jandy SFTM22 sand filter. Pump pot no longer fills completely with water. Possible reasons? Contractor malfeasance? [more inside]
posted by rocketpup at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by rocketpup at 12:57 PM PST - 3 comments
Ever hear of elevator shaft apartment conversions in New York City?
Ever hear of elevator shaft apartment conversions in New York City? [more inside]
posted by analogue at 12:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by analogue at 12:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Help me move a huge file across the net is as fast a time as possible.
I'd like to move a big file (110gig) to a business associate across the internet. The file must arrive in as fast a time frame as possible in order to update a database with as little downtime as possible. [more inside]
posted by BrodieShadeTree at 12:23 PM PST - 48 comments
posted by BrodieShadeTree at 12:23 PM PST - 48 comments
Help with Health Care!
How can I show support for the new health care reform bill? [more inside]
How to avoid movie madness
How early do I have to get to river flicks (on pier 54 in NYC) tonight in order to get good seats? [more inside]
Two keywords short of a rubric
In the very late 1970s or very early 1980s, Writer's Digest published an article titled, "How to Write Fast." It may have been by David A. Fryxell, who has a book of similar name (which interlibrary loan seems loath to produce). The article had five keywords for the steps in writing fast. Three of them were "preset," "stuff," and "buzz off." I've forgotten the other two and can't locate my old magazine. Any writers out there remember this?
Media PC OS suggestions?
What's the best way to configure my PC as an internet television hub? [more inside]
A bicycle built for two
Can you recommend a place near Rochester, NY that would rent out a tandem bicycle? [more inside]
I need to find a giood electronics SUPPLY shop in NYC.
Looking for an electronics supply store in NYC. LEDs, resistors, kits. Not boomboxes, televisions and Playstations. Suggestions? [more inside]
Thirty days from being broke?
Thirty days from being broke. Four in 10 people said their savings would last only 30 days if they lost their job, while 38 per cent said they would have to use credit cards to cover household bills and other essential expenses. Is this just an Aussie thing? I find the trend towards using credit to pay day to day living expenses a bit scary, but how common is it really in your demographic/country/etc? Is living that close to the financial edge the new norm in the Western world?
Help me save my marriage
Help- how do I save my marriage! Long description and details after the jump. [more inside]
posted by TheBones at 10:58 AM PST - 41 comments
posted by TheBones at 10:58 AM PST - 41 comments
Travelling during National Week in China
I've got a six week sabbatical break from my job coming up, beginning in mid September. My plan is to fly to Hong Kong, and then spend some time travelling around Yunnan and Sichuan. I will be in China during the National Week holiday, which I gather is kind of a big deal in terms of hotels, planes, trains etc. Does anyone have any advice/tips on how to deal with it? Is it even going to be a problem, or will I just notice touristy places getting a little busier?
posted by Sifter at 10:57 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Sifter at 10:57 AM PST - 5 comments
I didn't know plants could shed!
I've got a couple cherry tomato plants on my windowsill that have been growing like gangbusters -- there's even one little tomato that's JUST starting to turn red. But -- they're also dropping stems off the main plants at an alarming rate. What's happening, and how can I stop it? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:52 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:52 AM PST - 29 comments
So are they zombies, or what?
Question about the Spanish horror film [REC]. Spoilers ahoy! [more inside]
time for another caffeine pill?
Time for another caffeine pill? So I just popped one (200mg) about an hour ago and can't really feel any difference; I wouldn't think twice about having another cup of coffee but was wondering if it's okay to have another of the pills.
posted by zeoslap at 10:23 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by zeoslap at 10:23 AM PST - 11 comments
Currently enrolled at two universities. What to do?
Currently enrolled at two universities. What to do? [more inside]
Show me some talented female impressionists
Are there any really good female impressionists out there? [more inside]
posted by ashputtel at 9:45 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ashputtel at 9:45 AM PST - 10 comments
Chinese Doctor in San Francisco
I will be in San Francisco for the next 48 hours, does anyone know of a good Chinese doctor I van visit for my eczema? [more inside]
Boston spa recommendations?
Need recommendations for a great day spa in Boston. [more inside]
posted by chihiro at 9:31 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by chihiro at 9:31 AM PST - 5 comments
Photographer's agent cornered in bankruptcy filing!
I am an agent representing a group of professional photographers and, among other things, am responsible for billing on their behalf as well as collecting and dispersing the moneys upon receipt.
I just received a notice regarding a job that took place 3+ years ago informing me that, because the client filed for bankruptcy shortly after I was paid, I have been judged as having been given preferred treatment and therefore I owe the trustee handling the bankruptcy the full amount paid, nearly $10,000.00!
To make matters worse the invoice in question was nothing but the photographer's expenses. In other words, the minute I received the payment I simply turned it around and paid it all to the photographer who has long since gone his own way and isn't responding to my calls or e-mails.
What, if any, are my options at this point?
Spanish International Relations
What are the important political science, international relations, or military history texts written originally in Spanish? [more inside]
What's an appropriate housewarming gift?
I'd like ideas for a housewarming gift for my boyfriend and his aunt. I've only spoken to the aunt a few times. [more inside]
Can my landlord refuse to make repairs?
ApartmentNightmareFilter: My new apartment is falling apart and no one will step up. What are my rights here? [more inside]
Twilight Zone Rips Off Star Trek Rips Off Twilight Zone
Does the Star Trek episode Charlie X rip off the Twilight Zone episode It's A Good Life (or vice versa, wrt to the TZ movie)? [more inside]
How to suggest keyboard shortcuts in a web app?
Have you seen any clever ways that keyboard shortcuts have been exposed or suggested? [more inside]
posted by jacobjacobs at 8:36 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jacobjacobs at 8:36 AM PST - 10 comments
Tape is a sticky term
How long will it take to remove the word "videotape" from the collective vocabulary? [more inside]
Oh nuts, it is Bookfinderfilter time again.
Do you know what short series of children's mystery-type books I am vaguely descibing? [more inside]
posted by joelhunt at 8:26 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by joelhunt at 8:26 AM PST - 3 comments
Coincidental mechanical failure?
MeChanics, a moment, please! Could wheel bearing failure be caused by improperly replacing brakes/rotors on my car? [more inside]
posted by Jinkeez at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Jinkeez at 8:24 AM PST - 9 comments
What do dividends mean for me?
My stocks are paying dividends. Please teach me about this. [more inside]
posted by jefficator at 7:55 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by jefficator at 7:55 AM PST - 22 comments
Seeking alternative file manager
I need a free file manager for Windows XP that will allow me to specify the order in which files are physically written to an SD Card.
Specifically - if i have a folder of music containing, say, 32 tracks of varying length, I want to be able to instruct the file manager to complete the copying of them over according to something like the file name (if each track title was prefixed by the track number) - The order in which Windows Explorer seems to complete copying seems to be based purely on how long each track takes - i.e. shorter tracks copy over sooner than longer tracks due to their file size.
Any recommendations of free options gratefully received. [more inside]
posted by mairuzu at 7:40 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by mairuzu at 7:40 AM PST - 13 comments
How to protect a new sofa from stains?
Just bought a new very light beige color sofa and would like to protect it from spills and stains. Any advice?
I've read good reviews about "scotchguard". Any tips on that?
I've read good reviews about "scotchguard". Any tips on that?
Help me find Things to furnish an apartment
Need some ideas for home furnishing/design blogs... [more inside]
How much should we have saved up before we have a baby?
When the time comes, I'd like for it to be possible for me to stay at home for at least a year after a baby is born (I am not pregnant yet).
I guess this is two questions. First, how much should I have saved up to care for baby for the first year and secondly, how much should I have saved up to cover myself for the year? [more inside]
No wheelies right?
California scooter filter- I've got a Motorcycle (ride on) test tomorrow at the DMV. What can I expect? Anybody out there recently taken the test and can tell me what's in store? Been riding for years w/o the endorsement. Should I be sweating this test?
posted by Mr.Me at 6:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Mr.Me at 6:40 AM PST - 7 comments
Oh, THAT'S how you republish the same material.
Do you know of a newspaper or magazine that publishes to both the web and print and posts a PDF of the print version on their website? [more inside]
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:34 AM PST - 25 comments
posted by Brandon Blatcher at 6:34 AM PST - 25 comments
Need some hip-hop videos!
Hip-hop Videofilter: Looking for "The Message" by Grandmaster Flash and "Self-Destruction" by Stop the Violence movement (KRS-1) on DVD or VHS. [more inside]
Recommend me some french comics or kids books!
I'm trying to learn French. I'm in France, which is a great start. I find I can just about manage with Tin Tin books so reckon that comics (BDs for the more francophone amongst you) or children's fiction will be a good way to relax whilst getting extra practice. Can you recommend some comics or kids books that are in French and not overly complicated linguistically? (I have tried Asterix, but the puns just fly past my confused brain).
posted by handee at 6:30 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by handee at 6:30 AM PST - 27 comments
N’est pas “on the cheap”
They say you should never skimp when buying: coffee, shoes, wine. What else should you never take the cheap route when buying, where quality definitely is worth the high price?
posted by heather-b at 6:25 AM PST - 141 comments
posted by heather-b at 6:25 AM PST - 141 comments
Help me identify an anyonymous techno-opera diva
Who was the Unknown Techno-Opera Diva at the Canada Day concert at the Old Port in Montreal? [more inside]
posted by tabubilgirl at 6:17 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by tabubilgirl at 6:17 AM PST - 5 comments
Why Czars?
Could folks smarter than me elucidate for me the whole current U.S. administration's "Czar" fetish? I'm looking for precedent or other historic rationale on the use of the term "czar" in U.S. politics. Could anybody more in the know help out? [more inside]
Drive-by licking!
How can I get my dog to stop licking people? [more inside]
Help me find enjoyable contemporary French language fiction
I live and work in France, but I almost never read for pleasure in French. Help me find enjoyable contemporary French language fiction, please. [more inside]
What are your favorite books to read aloud to young children?
What are your favorite books to read aloud to young children? [more inside]
posted by palliser at 5:13 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by palliser at 5:13 AM PST - 27 comments
The Talented Mr. Brady
Long shot - On my way to Vegas this weekend. What are the odds I can get my wife to meet her celebrity crush, Wayne Brady? [more inside]
posted by Hugh2d2 at 5:08 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Hugh2d2 at 5:08 AM PST - 5 comments
July 14
I need help finding a baby gate for a tricky stairwell.
I need help finding a baby gate for a tricky stairwell. [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius at 11:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by sporaticgenius at 11:52 PM PST - 10 comments
How do you diagnose Crohn's vs celiac disease?
How can doctors tell the difference between Crohn's/IBD and celiac disease? [more inside]
posted by acoutu at 10:08 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by acoutu at 10:08 PM PST - 10 comments
Blocking in Facebook with no profile search
Facebook filter: How can I preemptively block someone who has their profile search results disabled? [more inside]
How long is too long to be "spotting" on Seasonale?
How long is too long to be "spotting" on Seasonale? [more inside]
Recommend a very experienced tailor in Boston/Cambridge area to make my suite look awesome on me.
So I just bought this suit from MACY's. I already have a tie and pocket square in mind to match, and I want to meet with someone who can take my measurements and make the suite bring out my best features. I'd also like to have them suggest the size French cuff shirt I should wear as well. [more inside]
posted by seanmhobson1988 at 9:25 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by seanmhobson1988 at 9:25 PM PST - 12 comments
Looking for Mary Poppins
My wife and I are finally over in-home daycare and all the associated crap, so we're in the market for a nanny. But we need some advice. [more inside]
Help me find the best sandals for orthotics!
I just received my first pair of full-length custom orthotics to help correct an SI injury I've been receiving physical therapy for. Problem is, I have no shoes that fit both my feet and the new orthotics except my sneakers. I desperately need a pair of sandals since, you know, it's summer and all. What are the best sandals for orthotics? [more inside]
Who Will He Be?
I think food and me need some time apart...
I'm a chubby guy with a chronic sweet tooth, and a problem with overeating. Will fasting actually do anything for me? [more inside]
Having never been in university and a relationship at the same time before, how do I balance these two priorities in my life?
I am about to start grad school in September. I am also 7 months into a wonderful relationship. Having never been in university and a relationship at the same time before, how do I balance these two priorities in my life? [more inside]
Info on a old fantasy book
Does anyone know the name of this book.I was 14 in 1977 and I read a book that had a black army and a white army that was based on chess pieces. I think the main character was a white pawn named Pawn, he was was trying to sneak into the black armys castle and was killed about 2/3rds into the story by a black chess piece, the book ended with a big battle between the two armies. The book may have been between 60-100 pages and may have been a young readers book written in the 1950s or 60s. I would appreciate any help in locating info on this.
Virtual Machine sharing between Ubuntu/Vista dualboot and some general virtual machine / virtual machine software questions.
Virtual Machine sharing between Ubuntu/Vista dualboot and some general virtual machine / virtual machine software questions. [more inside]
iPhone app syncing woes
I just sold out and got an iPhone 3gs. After some amount of pain and a few virtual images and iTunes installs, I finally got all of my contacts synced over, and I have discovered that I can't sync from multiple PVs like I used to. Not a problem- except for apps. [more inside]
ACK WIRELESS
Where can I get some nice wifi in Nantucket... preferably in town? Even paid is ok w me I have one workday out of my whole vaca
Please help make sense of my brain chemistry
Guess what! I know you're not my doctor. Get over it. I'm seeing one for depression, though, and need to know what to say next time I see her. I'm losing my marbles here. [more inside]
Ultimate Powerpoint Lesson Plans!
Please identify this Armenian treat
Please help me identify this yummy Armenian treat. [more inside]
posted by contessa at 6:09 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by contessa at 6:09 PM PST - 11 comments
Who's on first?
Did any other leagues in any sport in any country hold an all-star game before Major League Baseball started holding its annual game in 1933? [more inside]
posted by sixpack at 6:03 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by sixpack at 6:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Help me help my boss not get lost.
My boss wants me to research GPS units for him to use since he'll be traveling a lot more in the near future. Any recommendations? I really don't know what I should be looking for in a good GPS unit. [more inside]
posted by chiababe at 5:50 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by chiababe at 5:50 PM PST - 18 comments
Help me go beyond "Hello World" in iPhone Development
Can someone give me a quick outline on how I can create a simple photo gallery iPhone app? I'm a pretty decent web developer but this will be my first iPhone application. [more inside]
posted by sideshow at 5:26 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by sideshow at 5:26 PM PST - 5 comments
Paying up front?
Is this a universal billing policy for dental work that I should have known about? [more inside]
posted by corey flood at 5:22 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by corey flood at 5:22 PM PST - 14 comments
How to fix an outlet who's ground voltage is incorrect?
Replaced a 2-prong ungrounded electricl outlet with a 3-prong grounded one, but when testing the voltage, the hot-ground only shows 50v, while the hot-neutral shows 120v. Any advice to fix this? [more inside]
posted by jmg967 at 5:20 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by jmg967 at 5:20 PM PST - 24 comments
Learning Management System with Active Directory Support
I am looking for a (preferably Opensource / free) Learning Management System that will link up with LDAP / Windows Active Directory [more inside]
Where can I donate a car to be used for auto repair training?
I'm looking for a charity that will take a non-operational car, use it to train people in auto repair by fixing it, then sell it or give it to someone that needs a car. This is in the SF bay area. [more inside]
Protect that laptop. Protect that stylish image.
Where can I find a laptop skin for my Inspiron 1318 for less than $20? [more inside]
A mobile browser, but for a laptop
I'm looking for a mobile browser (or similar solutions). But there's a catch. I want it for a laptop, not a phone. [more inside]
posted by Petrot at 4:43 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Petrot at 4:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Black, comfortable, durable, all-around shoes in CA Bay Area.
I'd like to buy a pair of black, comfortable, and durable shoes that can be worn in any context, including dressy. They'll be my primary shoes, so I'll be doing a lot of walking in them. Must be under $200 and available in-store in the California Bay Area. Suggestions?
Worth the Pain
To what would you compare the pain of getting a tattoo? [more inside]
posted by CwgrlUp at 4:15 PM PST - 54 comments
posted by CwgrlUp at 4:15 PM PST - 54 comments
Differences between Mahayana and Theravada Buddhism?
What are the basic differences between Theravada and Mahayana Buddhism? [more inside]
posted by ninotchka at 3:59 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ninotchka at 3:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Purchasing vested shares in a company
Best practices for buying vested shares of private company stock? [more inside]
Finding a Cheap NY Hotel
Help Me Find a New York Hotel for November [more inside]
Tell us everything you know about the San Juans!
The Mister and I are planning to head to the San Juan Islands in Washington for an extended outdoor adventure in September. Tell us what you know about visiting the San Juans! [more inside]
I'm sorry.
Disagreement filter: Do you apologize when you inadvertently say something that hurts someone else? [more inside]
How Do I Distribute My Eggs Among My Job Application Baskets?
I have an interview for a great job I think I am good for, but the interview is in two weeks. Do I keep applying for jobs in the meantime? [more inside]
Contextual Hell
Can I reorder/remove items in contextual menus (right-click-menus) on the mac using an application/plugin/something similar? [more inside]
What is the best raincoat?
What raincoat will keep me the driest? [more inside]
I really like this guy, but I think I screwed up. Can I fix this?
I've been dating this guy who was pushing things along very quickly right from the beginning. I was unsure at first but after a little while I got on board and started reciprocating his feelings. Now he says we're moving too fast. I got angry and told him he was a jerk. But now I think I overreacted. How can I fix this? Should I even bother? Longish explanation inside. [more inside]
posted by roscopcoletrane at 2:42 PM PST - 37 comments
posted by roscopcoletrane at 2:42 PM PST - 37 comments
2009 MLB All-Star Game First Pitch Time?
What time will the first pitch of the 2009 MLB All-Star game be? Television broadcasts start at 8 pm EST, but there will be player introductions, ceremonies, and President Obama's toss. I'd like to know the actual time the first pitch of the game will be at. Thanks.
Which Leapster should I choose for 5 year old?
What is better? The Leapster Gaming System or the Leapster 2 Gaming System? [more inside]
I need to keep my hard drive safe from the elements.
Will I completely ruin my hard drive if I don't store it in an anti-static bag? [more inside]
posted by pemberkins at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by pemberkins at 2:23 PM PST - 22 comments
iPhone disk mode
Trying to run a portable music application from an iPhone and have it load my iphone music library. [more inside]
What is my special purpose?
Given the description of my education, accomplishments, and interests, what career would suit me? [more inside]
How long do you need to consider an employment offer (in the US)?
What timeframe do you need to consider and respond to an employment offer (in the US)? [more inside]
posted by mockjovial at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by mockjovial at 1:51 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I break into writing nonfiction books?
My dream is to write nonfiction books, but I have more book ideas than I know what to do with. Does anybody have any advice on how to find an agent or even just somebody knowledgeable about the publishing business who could give some good advice about which book ideas would work and which ideas would fall flat? How does one get past the query letter stage, when you have multiple outlines and chapters and book ideas, but you don't have a finished book?
Nah, that's just a watermelon under my dress
Does anyone have any experience with how to handle interviewing for a job while pregnant? [more inside]
posted by agent99 at 1:24 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by agent99 at 1:24 PM PST - 10 comments
We're moving out west!
Where can we live (in the US) that has both pleasant summers and awesome snowboarding? [more inside]
Too many peaches
I just bought 25 lbs of peaches. I can, bake, and cook. Help me use them up before they go bad. [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim at 1:05 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by mccarty.tim at 1:05 PM PST - 30 comments
Warm smell of *what*???
In the song Hotel California by The Eagles, what is there a warm smell of during the opening verse? You can hear it 1:00min into the video linked above. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 1:04 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Solomon at 1:04 PM PST - 10 comments
Where is Orwell when you need him?
If a pig was running for office, what would his/her slogan be? [more inside]
posted by gagoumot at 1:00 PM PST - 56 comments
posted by gagoumot at 1:00 PM PST - 56 comments
How do I link excel spreadsheets to create an inventory breakdown?
How do I create an inventory database using Excel? [more inside]
posted by Seeba at 12:16 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Seeba at 12:16 PM PST - 10 comments
My friend has a persistent stalker who is not getting the message.
My friend has a persistent stalker who is not getting the message. Help us get rid of him. [more inside]
Mens Jeans Reccomendations
Can you recommend a decent quality and stylish pair of jeans for a 30 year old American man for under $200.00? [more inside]
This always happens to someone else...
Ten days ago, my sister-in-law (in her 40s) was diagnosed with an incurable brain cancer. Her prognosis since the surgery has improved quite a bit from the grim TTL given after the initial MRI, but there is no chance of remission.
Since then, her husband has gone from shock to game-face, but in less than 2 weeks, managing her illness, 2 kids (one of which is 9 mos old) has really begun to take its toll on him. For those who have been through this kind of situation, what affirming advice and/or strategies can you offer *him* to realistically weather the challenges yet to come, near, mid and long-term?
posted by Fupped Duck at 12:03 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by Fupped Duck at 12:03 PM PST - 17 comments
Best Art Residency Programs
Which are the best artist residency/studio programs around the world? I am looking for programs which are innovative and are multi-disciplinary.
facebook page question
Question regarding facebook page for a business. [more inside]
posted by jschu at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by jschu at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Michael, Row The Boat Ashore...
TwangFilter: I've got about 2.5 months to pick up guitar. I'm not looking to play Stairway - I need to play chords and sing along, basically. Mostly folksy songs. What books/methods are best for learning? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 11:19 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by SNWidget at 11:19 AM PST - 16 comments
Is this worth checking out?
Does anyone have experience with SWAP? (It's a Canadian work-abroad program for students that my boyfriend is currently considering, particularly for acquiring a work visa in the USA.) [more inside]
Help me love my decks
Audiophile/DJ question - Will I be able to hear the difference between a generic Stanton AL500II copy stylus in my existing cartridge, an Ortofon Concord S Pro or Blue stylus/cartridge or a GRADO DJ200i?
0.18, 0.26 or 0.7mm (on the AT 544-7, which is probably not what I need) needles? [more inside]
posted by asok at 10:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by asok at 10:40 AM PST - 4 comments
Good online dating sites for UK people?
Good online dating sites in the UK that aren't cheap and tacky? [more inside]
Take my house. Please!
How do we sell a house in the U.S. from abroad ASAP? [more inside]
posted by alopez at 10:26 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by alopez at 10:26 AM PST - 9 comments
I need famous drinks from famous books.
I need famous drinks from famous books. Kind of like how Holden Caulfield always drank Tom Collinses in Catcher in the Rye. Or how the Famous Five always had Tea with their scones. Thanks!
Why is this yield factor equation the way it is?
Why is this formula for food yield factor the way it is? [more inside]
posted by starvingartist at 10:15 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by starvingartist at 10:15 AM PST - 12 comments
Is it safe for my pregnant wife to be around polyurethane fumes?
I want to have 2 bedroom hardwood floors refinished. My wife is about 14 weeks pregnant. Is it safe for her to be in the house with the polyurethane fumes from the floor finish? [more inside]
posted by bingwah at 10:09 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by bingwah at 10:09 AM PST - 20 comments
Reproduction in Mann's *The Magic Mountain*
This question is about the depiction of the sexual reproduction of animals in Thomas Mann's novel The Magic Mountain (1924). People with knowledge of biology, as well as people with knowledge of Mann's writing, may be able to give good answers. [more inside]
Good coffee, in taste and price.
What’s the best single serve coffee machine for around $100? [more inside]
posted by CrazyLemonade at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by CrazyLemonade at 9:54 AM PST - 19 comments
Name That Outer Space 80s Black & White Adventure Game
Name-That-Game Filter: Trying to remember the name of a late 80s/early 90s black & white "adventure" game. Involved outer space. [more inside]
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:51 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Nelsormensch at 9:51 AM PST - 7 comments
Red leather skirt costume (no witty headline included)
I have an upcoming costume party and the theme is 80s or 90s - but how can I incorporate a red leather skirt? [more inside]
How Do I Give Myself a Chance to Get Better?
After a long and losing battle with depression, I am going to a short-term (10 day) partial hospitalization program at McLean Hospital near Boston. I need advice on how to convince myself that there’s hope for me and get into the kind of frame of mind that will allow me to benefit from this kind of program, despite its short length and limitations. [more inside]
I live a double life, but without the cape and the fun.
Help me deal with the cognitive dissonance of combining hyper-theoretical university study with a get-to-the-point, no-time-for-bullshit job in the broadcast media. [more inside]
Help a secret smoker quit for good, and stop lying
Stopping an intermittent secret cigarette habit that I lie about to my wife.
How do I control my intermittent smoking problem, and how do I placate my wife who won't let me talk to her about it?
Longer explanation below. [more inside]
Accommodations for Muslims with handling alcohol-based ingredients?
Muslim employees + handling an alcohol-extract flavoring ingredient... what should a company do? [more inside]
Dipping in to Bluray--is it worth a shot?
Bluray disc players significantly improve the visual and auditory quality of movies, so we're told. Does this hold true for TV programs recorded on Bluray? [more inside]
Panthers vs. Sharks, Blue Jays vs. Cardinals, Bears vs. Lions...
Is it mainly North America that has a thing for animal-themed sports teams? [more inside]
Hard drive enclosure for a G5 hard drive
MacFilter: Can anyone recommend a hard drive enclosure for an old hard drive from a G5? [more inside]
posted by el_lupino at 8:29 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by el_lupino at 8:29 AM PST - 6 comments
Support for spouse with type II diabetes
It looks like my husband probably has type II diabetes, and I am at a loss. [more inside]
What is the legality of making a site like www.instantboss.org or a movie sound board in the state of PA?
What is the legality of making a site like www.instantboss.org or a movie sound board in the state of PA? [more inside]
MS Access...Access Problem
Microsoft Access question: I have an Access 2007 database hosted on a server. I have 10 staff members who use the database. I can get in the database even if someone else is in it. One of my coworkers cannot. Is this typical? [more inside]
posted by bibbit at 8:15 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by bibbit at 8:15 AM PST - 9 comments
Where is the best writing course in London?
Do you know of any excellent writing courses in London? [more inside]
posted by King_Wang at 8:12 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by King_Wang at 8:12 AM PST - 3 comments
Help us stop this!
Business-to-business annoying telemarketing-and making it stop-help us, hive mind! [more inside]
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 8:12 AM PST - 9 comments
My kid is killing his friends internet
When my kid takes his laptop to his friends house to play WoW he says that he can connect to the internet there, but then every time their wireless router "crashes". Any ideas what might be going on there? [more inside]
posted by 543DoublePlay at 7:52 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by 543DoublePlay at 7:52 AM PST - 16 comments
Why does my wife eat in this strange way?
My wife eats in a different way from anyone else I've ever seen eat, and I have no idea why. Most people eat a little bit of each foodstuff at a time, but she doesn't. [more inside]
What software should I organize my pictures with, when I need seperation into 3 topics?
Can anyone recommend me software for a mac, that can help improving my workflow and organization of images, while I keep the images separated into 3 topics? [more inside]
I have a block of tempeh that's mocking me.
Tempeh, yogurt cumin sauce, and a grill. What can I do with this? [more inside]
posted by A Terrible Llama at 7:40 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by A Terrible Llama at 7:40 AM PST - 7 comments
What is the current state of the art in MAME frontends?
What is the current state of the art in MAME frontends? [more inside]
Can you be sued for offering advice online?
Has anyone been sued for medical or legal advice dispensed online? [more inside]
Help me follow up to an interview!
Help me write the perfect follow up email to a job I desperately want! [more inside]
Should I tell my boss that I'm planning to move on?
I'm looking for specific guidance (based on experience or intuition) about whether or not to tell my boss that I am planning a career transition--and whether/how to approach the boss about helping me find a job that will better suit my talents, interest and ambitions. [more inside]
Ari's Job Offer on Entourage
Question regarding events in season 5 of Entourage: Spoilers within! [more inside]
posted by BigLankyBastard at 6:46 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by BigLankyBastard at 6:46 AM PST - 7 comments
In Hong Kong
Where's the best buffet places and hip clothing shops in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by LittleMissItneg at 6:32 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by LittleMissItneg at 6:32 AM PST - 5 comments
La Belle Fontaine
A friend and I are looking at going to boulder in Fontainebleau, France in the early part of August. We don't have a car. What's our best way to get around? [more inside]
Can anyone recommend a personal trainer in the South Shore area of Mass? Around Weymouth or Hingham?
Can anyone recommend a personal trainer in the South Shore area of Mass? Around Weymouth or Hingham? [more inside]
Cheap, good dressmakers in London?
I have a dress that I love. I want more dresses just like the dress that I love. Help me find someone in London who will make me cute dresses! [more inside]
Hello...internet?
Help me set up a wireless network bridge - with a twist [more inside]
Netbook for lengthy stay in Ethiopia
Netbook for Ethiopia: narrow down the choices. [more inside]
posted by Lemurrhea at 4:12 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by Lemurrhea at 4:12 AM PST - 7 comments
IE6 Bugfix "R" Us
Can I outsource my IE6 CSS? Kinda like a PSD2HTML, but more IE6 Bugfix"R"Us. [more inside]
I thought I was supposed to feel better as I lose weight!
I've lost nearly 90 LBS, but I feel like poo constantly. I've had increasing foot problems, and just generally tired, and sick all the time. Have any of you gone through a dramatic weight loss and felt horrible, or developed problems that didn't exist before the weight loss? [more inside]
Recommendations for moisturizers for an eczema sufferer in Paris?
I have super-sensitive skin which is accustomed to a hot, humid climate, and I'm now in France, running out of moisturizer. I'm looking for recommendations for face and body moisturizers which I can acquire in Paris. [more inside]
What's causing erratic wifi behaviour?
What would make my laptop sporadically lose visibility of all wireless networks? [more inside]
posted by thoughtless at 2:51 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by thoughtless at 2:51 AM PST - 13 comments
Recurring nocturnal paresthesia
My SO has a problem where her leg falls asleep completely in the middle of the night once or twice a week. Always the same leg (left) from the hip down. She's 40, healthy and doesn't have any other health problems. We've tried switching sides - and even got a new mattress. Any ideas?
posted by Dag Maggot at 1:52 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Dag Maggot at 1:52 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I begin clearing out all the trash in my house?
How do I begin clearing out all the trash in my house? [more inside]
posted by magazineaddict at 1:35 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by magazineaddict at 1:35 AM PST - 17 comments
Where can I get my generic prescription pill analyzed for contents?
Where can I get a prescription pill analyzed for chemical contents? [more inside]
posted by jnnla at 12:31 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by jnnla at 12:31 AM PST - 15 comments
Good UK dating sites for people who can spell?
Good UK online dating sites for people who can spell?
July 13
Dog Regurgitating
My dog regurgitated all his medication! Could it be the food, or something more serious? [more inside]
Is there a way to query a Google map and have it look up a database and display a message?
Is there a way to query a Google map and have it look up a database and display a message? [more inside]
Is possession for nouns that end in x indicated by a quotation mark alone or is the quotation mark accompanied by an s?
Genuinely dumb question to waste on the brain trust here but: when nouns end in x, do you indicate possession with just a quotation mark or do you need to include the s? [more inside]
posted by christhelongtimelurker at 10:35 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by christhelongtimelurker at 10:35 PM PST - 25 comments
chicken and dumplings...but without the chicken
I demand to know your best vegetarian "chicken" and dumpling recipe! [more inside]
How to go from a little girl with a guitar to a professional?
No one tells you how to be a musician in high school. What should I be doing? I feel like playing open mics and blindly sending out demos isn't the right way to do it. I can't even play at bars because I'm under 21. Any advice? [more inside]
Newbie at this PHP stuff...
PHP / Javascript question - Lightbox (and Greybox, for that matter) doesn't seem to want to play nicely with my "include" function. [more inside]
posted by Phire at 9:46 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Phire at 9:46 PM PST - 10 comments
What did he do that made you cheat?
If you've felt the temptation to cheat, or have cheated, on a guy: what sorts of things was he neglecting to do around that time? Or what things was he doing? [more inside]
How do a plan a last-minute bachelor party in Boston?
What are some suggestions for a last-minute Bachelor Party in Boston this coming weekend? [more inside]
posted by miasma at 9:10 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by miasma at 9:10 PM PST - 12 comments
Not Lady Godiva!
Need to ship clothing from Canada (rural Manitoba) to the UK (Kent) cheaply. Suggestions? [more inside]
Not sure if i need a bose or non-bose stereo for my 98 nissan maxima se
How do I know if I have a bose system on my 98 Nissan Maxima SE [more inside]
It's too late for a witty title. Please forgive me and help fix this thing
I have these two "folders" in my C drive that are just two of my external hard drives. I would either like them gone or to be given a really good reason to keep them. [more inside]
posted by theichibun at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by theichibun at 8:47 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I replace an American Standard toilet fill valve?
I am an admitted plumbing novice, and my current predicament has me stumped: how do I remove an old "smart valve" American Standard assembly from inside my toilet tank? [more inside]
posted by moz at 8:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by moz at 8:40 PM PST - 5 comments
How do I check that my phone's contacts are safely backed up?
How do I locate the contacts I've just sync'ed from my smartphone (Windows Mobile 6.1) on my PC? [more inside]
The Hedgehog Effect?
What is the "Hedgehog Effect?" in the context of publishing (or possibly philosophy)?
I'm open to falling from grace.
Before I turned to the Suede-side and only wore Puma sneakers, I used to have a really cool pair of Adidas. I want to find out what they were called, and if I can still buy a pair. [more inside]
posted by threeze at 8:29 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by threeze at 8:29 PM PST - 6 comments
Australian Rules Football Uniforms
When did the uniforms for the scoring judges in Australian Rules Football change? [more inside]
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 8:25 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mr_crash_davis mark II: Jazz Odyssey at 8:25 PM PST - 8 comments
less than 24 hours in Paris...
In September I have a one-day layover in Paris (noon on a Saturday until 8am the next morning) on my way back to the US from the Middle East. Looking for suggestions to make the best of less than 24 hours in a city i've never been to! [more inside]
posted by waylaid at 8:22 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by waylaid at 8:22 PM PST - 17 comments
Working with iPhone themes under 3.0?
What app/process do you recommend for applying themes and/or re-skinning elements on a 3.0 iPhone? [more inside]
posted by chudmonkey at 8:20 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by chudmonkey at 8:20 PM PST - 3 comments
While my banjo mandolin gently weeps
I have just been gifted a beloved and much missed late relative's 8-string banjo mandolin. The relative bought the instrument (used) in the early-mid 1970s and died soon after. Despite googling the universe I cannot find out anything about the instrument or maker. On the head it says "Wayne" in a horizontal scroll and then vertically underneath, "Dixie". I'd love to know more about the instrument. Anyone heard of Wayne Dixie banjo mandolins?
Is my washer causing clear oil stains?
I know that if a Chapstick goes through the wash, it will stain my clothes, but could identical stains be indicative of a washing machine malfunction? The stains in question look just like baby-oil stains, not grease or motor-oil. The research I've done so far suggests that a washing machine seal break or leak would result in a dirtier type stain, more grease-like. We don't use any kind of fabric softener or dryer sheets, so I've ruled those out. Thanks in advance!
Create Win2K network install image?
How to simply create an install image for Win2K and place it on the network for another computer to install from? [more inside]
posted by mcarthey at 7:43 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by mcarthey at 7:43 PM PST - 8 comments
A delicious way to die
Would you drown in a pool filled with honey? [more inside]
posted by typography at 7:29 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by typography at 7:29 PM PST - 26 comments
Please, don't pee on the azaleas!
How do I keep my dogs from peeing on the concrete? [more inside]
posted by tryniti at 7:00 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by tryniti at 7:00 PM PST - 10 comments
Unemployment Benefits and Turning Down a Job Offer
My state's unemployment regulations have a section indicating that turning down a job offer is grounds for terminating benefits. Given that at this point, I'm not being asked to provide them with any data as to whom I'm applying, and given the extraordinarily large number of people on the unemployment rolls, am I correct in saying that turning down an offer really has little practical chance of getting back to them? [more inside]
Good online business degree in Florida?
Besides University of Florida (UF), are there any good, accredited schools in Florida that offer completely online business degrees (or Economics... maybe General Studies worst case)? [more inside]
Lost in Weblation
Can anyone identify this webcomic? [more inside]
I need to start working out, but other than my lack of motivation, not having a workout plan is keeping me from starting. How can I solve this? Personal trainer? Websites?
I need to start working out, but other than my lack of motivation, not having a workout plan is keeping me from starting. How can I solve this? Personal trainer? Websites? [more inside]
Where can I watch the MLB All-Star Game tomorrow night in Ithaca, New York?
Where can I watch the MLB All-Star Game tomorrow night in Ithaca, New York? [more inside]
posted by madcaptenor at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by madcaptenor at 5:52 PM PST - 6 comments
I am having trouble accepting that my half-sister and I are not cut out for having an adult relationship together. I'm very sad about it and would love some ideas for moving past this.
I am having trouble accepting that my half-sister and I are not cut out for having an adult relationship together. I'm very sad about it and would love some ideas for moving past this. [more inside]
posted by JoannaC at 5:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by JoannaC at 5:48 PM PST - 13 comments
Identify this houseplant please.
Please identify this houseplant. This tall and skinny houseplant intrigues me, and I would like to get my own. Who can tell me what it is, and possibly where I would go to get one? (i am a plant newb)
posted by mrgoldenbrown at 5:44 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mrgoldenbrown at 5:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Low risk investment advice
FinancialAdviceFilter: How to best invest $10,000? [more inside]
I doodled SO MUCH today. Then I fed pigeons.
What fun thing can I do with my hands at work? My new job consists of standing around all day being bored out of my mind. [more inside]
How do I create soot without burning a building down?
I want to add soot as an element to one of my paintings. How do I create soot? [more inside]
How to frame a print in an old window frame?
I'm trying to mount some old prints in the window portions of a six-paned window frame. How can I mount them so they appear to be floating in the middle of the pane (the glass is still there)? [more inside]
posted by BlackLeotardFront at 4:48 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by BlackLeotardFront at 4:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Need a decision procedure for dumping the car...
Decision procedure, method for getting rid of old car? [more inside]
Cheap, but fun Europe!
Help me plan an October European vacation (starting/ending in Madrid) on the cheap! [more inside]
posted by lattiboy at 4:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by lattiboy at 4:19 PM PST - 9 comments
What's a good application for organizing photos on a Mac?
What's a good application for organizing photos on a Mac? [more inside]
Feel miserable, trying to establish friendship.
I'm lonely but I don't want to be around anyone. Please advise how to get through this grief. [more inside]
posted by giggleknickers at 4:10 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by giggleknickers at 4:10 PM PST - 27 comments
What is behind the "weight limit" restriction on dogs in hotels or rentals?
What is behind the "weight limit" restriction on dogs in hotels or rentals? I understand what it means I just can't logically figure out why this is necessary. [more inside]
posted by livinginmonrovia at 3:57 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by livinginmonrovia at 3:57 PM PST - 27 comments
I'm sorry, you are denied!
Will my credit ever recover? I was trying to do better.. got a job, paid on time.. But I got rejected for a credit line increase today. Mind you, my current limit is already only $300! [more inside]
On Beyond Shirley Temples and Roy Rogers
Give me yer best virgin cocktails—bonus points for ones easily ordered in a bar. [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco at 3:42 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 3:42 PM PST - 25 comments
What is the best list of Science Fiction books?
Show me the Best Online Science Fiction book list... Not a title, but a list! [more inside]
posted by samuel1613 at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by samuel1613 at 2:57 PM PST - 12 comments
Inspirational Sentences
I am trying to build a library of inspirational sentences. [more inside]
Are there any fuel-bank / prepaid gasoline companies in Seattle or WA?
Pre-paid gasoline (aka fuel banks) - how can I do this in the Seattle area? Fuelbank sounds perfect, except for the minor detail of possibly being a scam(?). First Fuel Banks only has a few locations in a distant state.
Do I have any options that will work in the real world, in my area? I am Joe Public, not a business or organization.
What movie trailers am I thinking of?
Searching for two half-remembered movies (or rather their trailers). One is about killer robots, another about an assassin(?) in a noir SciFi environment... [more inside]
posted by PontifexPrimus at 2:19 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by PontifexPrimus at 2:19 PM PST - 9 comments
Cat Grudge Match
After 3 months of trying to merge our cats into one household, should we just let our cats fight it out? Nothing else seems to have worked to peaceably introduce my cat into my husband's two cat home. Or should we wait until we move into our new home? [more inside]
I'm printing my "No Soliciting" sign right now...
OK, did I just get scammed? I just bought a magazine subscription from a door-to-door salesperson. [more inside]
Detonate the Shields
What would spaceship "shields" look like in reality? [more inside]
How should my Georgetown-bound friend find a place to live?
Advice for a Georgetown U. grad student looking for housing in DC! [more inside]
Optimizing Access database for search
I am tasked with standardizing the nomenclature of a large MS Access database (about 8,000 records) that has been updated by many different people, and is searched regularly. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by kraigory at 1:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by kraigory at 1:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Name change for a minor when contested by father?
I want to change my son's middle name. Babydaddy ain't having it. [more inside]
posted by mezzanayne at 1:20 PM PST - 44 comments
posted by mezzanayne at 1:20 PM PST - 44 comments
going from salary to hourly without benefits... should i ask employer for a higher wage?
going from salary to hourly without benefits... do I have a choice? should i ask for a higher wage?my firm is really slow, so my employers are changing me from salary to hourly... basically, as work comes in, i will get paid for the hours i bill. they are also eliminating my benefits package (heath/dental/vision/401k). i am not sure what my workload will be like, but i was typically working 40 hours/week and might be working less than 20. (i plan to compensate with unemployment if i have to.) [more inside]
TBI Resources
Looking of resources to help a friend recover from a Traumatic Brain Injury. Where can I get started? [more inside]
Am I just a suspicious person?
Sold an old textbook on Amazon. Buyer asks for expedited shipping, willing to pay extra. Turns out shipping address is in my town. I offer to meet, or ship. No responses. Suddenly my trick knee is twitching. [more inside]
My think-meats hurt. Help me find a shrink.
Short Version: I'm poor and I need therapy in the SF Bay Area. [more inside]
Which laptop should I purchase?
I need to get a new laptop. I'm considering a Mac or a Lenovo (based on what I've read on AskMe), and I am in need of some advice. [more inside]
Good travel or expat writing
What are your favorite essays about traveling or living abroad? [more inside]
So wait, who owns my house now?
We recently paid off our mortgage (finally!) and got a Substitution of Trustee and Deed of Reconveyance. Some of the info on it looks confusing and/or wrong. We've called the county recorder's office and Wells Fargo, and the people there said everything is correct, but they didn't seem too sure of themselves it just looks wrong. Here's the part I'm confused about. [more inside]
posted by edjusted at 12:09 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by edjusted at 12:09 PM PST - 14 comments
Risk-aversion shows I'm qualified, right?
Should I take out a full load of student loans to attend a top-6 law school right now? [more inside]
Trouble reaching South African Consulate/New York
Any Mefites working at the South African Consulate New York? I know it is a longshot but I have an urgent issue that needs fast resolution. [more inside]
posted by bluesky43 at 11:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bluesky43 at 11:34 AM PST - 7 comments
The condition of my condition
Oh, my god. I've had a nearly month-long period after a Mirena insertion. I've been to the doctor and everything is seemingly fine - but I would like recommendations on how to deal. [more inside]
Facebook friends with past abuser
Facebook's forcing me to deal with a family rift. [more inside]
Will American Home Shield replace my AC? Any good home warranty companies?
Can I expect American Home Shield or any other home warranty company to replace my A/C when it dies? Are there any other good, reliable home warranty companies out there? [more inside]
I can't stop sleeping!!!
Give me a home.
How cheaply can I build a house? [more inside]
No video input detected on bootup.
Computer froze completely during a game, all subsequent downloads of various installer files were corrupt. BSODs galore. Now, when I turn on my computer, no video input is detected whatsoever. Next step? [more inside]
My webcam hates the Internet
My webcam keeps kicking me off the Internet! How do I diagnose this? [more inside]
Looking for an old children's Bible story book
It's probably a long shot, but I'm looking for an old (1980s or older) children's Bible story book I had when I was a kid. I can't quite recall the name, but it might have been called something like "The Children's Bible Story Book." What I remember most about it were the awesome illustrations. Can anyone help? [more inside]
Experiences running iTunes off an Airdisk?
Experiences running iTunes off an Airdisk--particularly when things go wrong? [more inside]
posted by yesno at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by yesno at 10:30 AM PST - 4 comments
Retroactive Wiretapping in Google Voice?
Does Google Voice record all calls connected through the service, and if so, would those calls be subpoenable? [more inside]
posted by GamblingBlues at 10:09 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by GamblingBlues at 10:09 AM PST - 9 comments
When do the riders take bathroom breaks during the Tour de France?
Watching the coverage here in the States, I have yet to see mention of any riders taking a bathroom break during the long stages. I recall hearing that TdF rules allow riders to stop at the side of the road only in the countryside, but even so, I haven't seen any mention of this, like a quick comment or quip. (Please note my viewing has been limited to the Versus network and I haven't watched every stage.)
Does television coverage in other countries make mention of this? Do the riders just hold it in?
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 9:52 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Napoleonic Terrier at 9:52 AM PST - 11 comments
How should I build an online testing site?
I'd like to build a Web site that: asks users 50 specific yes/no questions, tallies their answers and then spits out a percentage answer at the end of the quiz.
Are there any platforms/services out there (sort of like what Ning provides for social networks) that would help me build a test to share with my co-workers?
The purpose my test is to help the test-taker to assess threats.
Sample questions might include, 1.) Did the caller sound angry? 2.) Does the caller have a history of making threats? 3.) etc... I would want people to be able to go to this site and take the test over and over again if needed.
Bonus points if:
1.) The importance of individual questions can be weighted differently,
2.) The test can be password protected,
3.) The platform let's me point a URL to my test, and
4.) The platform lets me add a logo / design elements to my test.
Does such a platform exist? Thanks for your help MeFi!
Please help me determine if an architect is necessary, and if so find one
Would it be a good idea to hire an architect for this job? Can you recommend one in my northern New England area, or can you recommend ways to find a good one? Any thoughts on how much the job should cost? [more inside]
Windows XP licensing and VMWARE
Windows XP licenses and VM Ware, can I reuse the same XP instance? [more inside]
How do you practice moderation when it comes to fatty or sugary foods?
How do you practice moderation when it comes to fatty or sugary foods? [more inside]
posted by cranberrymonger at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
posted by cranberrymonger at 9:06 AM PST - 28 comments
Maybe I *do* really want to direct.
I want to teach myself to be more professional at digital video production. Are there any classes/seminars (online or in L.A.) that you'd recommend? If I could live in my dream world, I'd get to take the Travel Channel video course but without spending $2000 I don't have and having to drive to Santa Barbara for it. Thoughts? [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 8:57 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by miss lynnster at 8:57 AM PST - 8 comments
How can I get at my UK pension now that I'm leaving the country?
I moved to the UK in January of 2008 from the US. I've been paying into a pension since I started and there's now £10,000 in there. I (foolishly) assumed that it was like a 401k and now that I'm leaving the UK, I could take the money out. Wrong. Apparently I can't touch it until I'm 55.
Please tell me that I haven't pissed away £10k and there's some way to get this money.
Tips for single dad
Looking for tips, advice, how-to's, words of wisdom, dire warnings, helpful websites/blogs/books, and general info on single parenting in general...and for single parenting for a dad raising an almost 3yo in particular. [more inside]
Broken laptop multi-drive and low cash flow - please help me find the best & cheapest solution
Should I try and get my laptop's multi-drive repaired, or just buy an external one? [more inside]
nyc, blogs, websites, radio, events
What websites/blogs/radio stations do you use to find things to do in NYC? [more inside]
Ultrasound Down Syndrome Testing - Any experience?
My Wife is pregnant. We just completed the ultrasound test for Down Syndrome.
We had a normal result for Nuchal Translucency (2.5mm for 13 weeks pregnancy).
However the ultrasound did not detect the presence of a nasal bone. We are going for the CVS.
Should I freak out? Does anyone have similar experience and how did it turn out?
Can a big breast lover learn to downsize?
For whatever oedipal reason that may or may not exist, I have always been attracted to women with large, natural, breasts (how original, right?). By some cosmic twist of fate however, the only women attracted to me recently always tend to be quite flat to small-chested. My question is: is there anyone else who felt similar, but was able to get over such superficialities, and if so, how? [more inside]
Looking for a professional web-based proxy service.
Looking for a professionally run web-based proxy service to test localization and internationalization of a web site. [more inside]
I want to free my brother from his stomach issues.
What could be wrong with my brother's stomach? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey at 7:55 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by stormygrey at 7:55 AM PST - 18 comments
Have you seen this book?
Another lost children's book: This one was published no later than the ‘60's. It was a large hardcover, green with black line drawing, with B&W drawings inside. The story is about a boy who wishes desperately for a dog, then falls asleep and dreams about a giant sheepdog (?). [more inside]
posted by dogrose at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dogrose at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
What sorts of activities do eleven year old girls enjoy?
I have a ten (nearly eleven) year old niece who is coming to spend a week and a half with me this month. What sorts of activities do eleven year old girls enjoy? [more inside]
Best way to marry my hard drive to my TV
Is XBMC on an XBox still the best solution for playing home network media on my TV? [more inside]
Websites for Elementary Kids?
What are some school appropriate websites I can use in the classroom? [more inside]
posted by debbie_ann at 6:09 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by debbie_ann at 6:09 AM PST - 15 comments
Travel
TravelFilter: 17-hour layover in Frankfurt, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Kruger, Victoria Falls: Any and all travel advice. Some SLR photo advice for this kind of trip as well. [more inside]
Shipping a rifle and knives from Australia to USA. Any tips?
Moving from Melbourne, Australia to Nevada, USA. Need to ship a rifle and some knives to collect when I get there. Any advice? [more inside]
Regaining confidence after crappy review?
I had a shitty performance review. How do I gain back my confidence? [more inside]
What to do with a spare blog?
I've got a spare blogger blog ('domainname'.blogspot.com) with the same name as a wordpress blog('samedomainname'.com).... what could i do with it? bonus points for income generation. [more inside]
Are flats really that bad?
I'm tall so never wear heels in the office, and I had a friend tell me this comes off as 'unprofessional'... opinions? [more inside]
Do I have a lemon bicycle?
When should I stop repairing this bike and buy a new one? I have a road
bike of unknown age which I bought for $95 last year. Since then I've
spent half again that on it---truing the back wheel, putting the chain
back together after it inexplicably fell off, new (27") tires that won't
fit a modern bike's wheels, etc. Now I'm looking at some more repairs,
and I'm wondering whether it might be more economical to buy a newer
(i.e., slightly nicer, but still used) bicycle. I'm in Chicago and
mostly ride to get around the neighborhood, with the odd weekend ride
(<25mi, maybe 12-14mph). [more inside]
posted by d. z. wang at 12:29 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by d. z. wang at 12:29 AM PST - 23 comments
How do I remove these bolts?
Trying to replace a mower blade on some MTD off brand electric mower that I inherited. I've removed the blade assembly from the mower, but there is one last piece I'm unable to remove -- a disk attached by two round head bolts. How do I remove these? -- picture here. [more inside]
July 12
I understand it's been a few months away for some time now
Minor but annoying Firefox problem
I'm using Firefox 3.5 (on Leopard). Whenever I re-open FF, it remembers my tabs as it should, but there's a catch. All of them will "load" forever without actually doing anything unless I go to the location bar of each and hit enter. Hitting "Reload all tabs" doesn't work, instead it makes them all go blank. Also, until I switch to another tab and back, the URL of the first tab doesn't even appear. [more inside]
posted by N2O1138 at 11:08 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by N2O1138 at 11:08 PM PST - 3 comments
Do I need insurance for my web business?
Do I need to insure my web business? I am setting up a to-do list + calendar web application that holds users' data. Do I need to insure against data loss, or down time? Or can I put all that in a EULA (e.g., [web application] will not be responsible for any data loss, down time, data corruption etc)? [more inside]
How can I get my two regex subexpressions to match repeatedly?
Regular Expressions: How can I get my two subexpressions to match repeatedly? Right now my pattern matches the first instances but refuses to match anything after it. [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cowbellemoo at 10:42 PM PST - 6 comments
What is Microsoft's effect on the tech industry?
What evidence is there that Microsoft is hindering technological competition and innovation? [more inside]
Lookout! Lookout! Lookout! Lookout!
60s song filter: We are trying to find the song from the 60s (?) that is about a car/motorcycle crash. The song has singing and a narrative part if memory serves. At one point the girl screams: "Lookout! Lookout! Lookout! Lookout!"
posted by Drasher at 9:53 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Drasher at 9:53 PM PST - 16 comments
Can viruses damage hardware?
I recently met someone who told me he'd had to discard all the hard disks and memory chips from his computers due to their being infected by a virus. He'd had to discard graphics cards and even an expensive printer because its internal memory had become corrupted by the virus (rorschach, I think). I had never before heard of permanent damage to hardware from virus infection. Clue me in, please?
Union How-To
When is the right time to get Labor Union representation? [more inside]
How can I make my house into a home fit for a spy?
I've always been interested in spies, secret passages, and gadgets. How can I transform my home to incorporate these things? [more inside]
posted by kurmbox at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kurmbox at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Seeking dog services in ATX
Seeking pooper scooper and dog walker service in Austin, TX. [more inside]
Can I hear some Pavement?
Typically, does Stephen Malkmus play much Pavement at his shows?
How do you traverse a really large library like .NET?
I'm working a project that requires some custom programming. This is outside of my usual domain, I'm feeling overwhelmed by the amount of objects and libraries available to me. I find most of my time is spent looking up what to include and how to do simple things that are easy once I find what I'm looking for. What's the best way to go about learning the libraries? Should I just sit down with a big reference book? [more inside]
posted by geoff. at 7:30 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by geoff. at 7:30 PM PST - 8 comments
What should we name that room?
We've recently moved into a house which has a formal dining room and a smaller room for family meals off of the kitchen. What should we call that room? Breakfast room or nook or whatever sounds lame, and we aren't breakfast people. We have impressionable kids, so whatever we choose will be stuck with our family forever, possibly for generations. Help us, AskMe!
posted by blahblahblah at 7:23 PM PST - 42 comments
posted by blahblahblah at 7:23 PM PST - 42 comments
Where's a good meadow near L.A.?
Where's a good meadow near Los Angeles? [more inside]
Handwriting font, or real handwriting?
Identify this odd, seemingly antiquated children's card game?
Identify this odd, seemingly antiquated children's card game? [more inside]
posted by adamkempa at 6:53 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by adamkempa at 6:53 PM PST - 4 comments
new Macbook Pro to tv?
How do I connect a new Macbook Pro to televisions? [more inside]
Is webring technology stuck in 1998?
I'm thinking of starting a webring, but the concept feels very 1998. Is there such a thing as Webring 2.0? [more inside]
posted by arielmeadow at 6:11 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by arielmeadow at 6:11 PM PST - 14 comments
Help me find a nice place to camp and relax in the Rockies.
My girlfriend and I are trying to plan a 10-14 day camping trip out west. Trouble is, neither of us have been camping since we were kids. Looking for suggestions on where to go, and how to not get eaten by bears. [more inside]
Time to Decide: New MBP or Not?
My current macbook pro has decided to take a leave of battery. That is, I have to run it off the power adapter. *headdesk* Also it's getting a little old, and I have a scholarship that will pay $2500 towards a new computer, soooooooooooooooooooooooo. I was going to wait a year and vest in an iMac, but maybe now would be a good time also? [more inside]
posted by rubah at 6:02 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rubah at 6:02 PM PST - 17 comments
What's important before a road test?
Road test in Toronto (G1 exit for those familiar with Ontario's graduated permits). I've never taken a road test before and want to know what specific little details they look for that people commonly forget. [more inside]
3rd Party HD cables -- did wii make a mistake?
[Wii_Filter] Does it matter of HD component cables are first-party vs. third-party? I've hooked up my Wii to my 40 inch Sharp, and while I know the Wii isn't going to make any stunning graphical leaps with a change of cables, is it possible that using Nintendo's "official" component cable would produce a higher-quality picture? [more inside]
posted by AlbatrossJones at 5:52 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by AlbatrossJones at 5:52 PM PST - 8 comments
I don't want to Twitter, you twat
Doesn't Twitter authenticate email addresses when people sign up for new accounts? [more inside]
posted by educatedslacker at 5:42 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by educatedslacker at 5:42 PM PST - 7 comments
Leaving google?
HELP ME get off of google
I am addicted to google services: from gmail to igoogle, from google bookmarks to google reader to documents
i am increasingly of the opinion that big brother is upon us and he has googly eyes
i like the ease of use, and I am not terribly sophisticated at computer use, but can someone suggest step by step ways to rid myself of google?
Footwear tips for hiking Mt. Whitney
Can I hike to the summit of Mt. Whitney in running shoes? [more inside]
How can I update a textbox in a slide object in the middle of a loop in E-Prime?
Computer Coding: I'm trying to write an experiment in E-Prime that uses a Visual Analog Scale to allow subjects to bid on items. Basically, this means they move a slider with their mouse over a bar, and the position on the bar represents how much they are willing to bid. The thing is, they need to know what value the slider currently represents before they can actually bid, and I'm having problems getting the text to update with the cursor position. Now, if any of you out there are E-Prime gurus I could really use your help for this bit. I need to figure out how to update a textbox in a 'slide' object in the middle of a loop. [more inside]
Quiero un diccionario de Español en mi ... que is "Mobile Phone" in Español?
I'm on an ongoing quest to learn Spanish, and I thought it would be handy to have a dictionary on my mobile (cell) phone. I have a Nokia E51 - Symbian s60 34rd edition phone. I bought the paper Collins English/Spanish Dictionary and it had a link to their mobile software (5th down on this site).
But before shelling out 10 pounds I thought I'd see if the hive mind could recommend any alternatives?
Thanks!
Trashing Trashy Tunes
How can I dispose of hundreds of CDs in an environmentally sound manner? [more inside]
Why won't my laptop charge?
My Aspire 3680 (crappy laptop PC) doesn't want to hold a charge anymore, with either battery. How do I determine if it's my laptop, my batteries, or my charger? (I have a VOM and know how to use it).
Can a non-diabetic stop taking Metformin for a few days?
Is it dangerous to suspend taking Metformin for a few days for a non-diabetic? [more inside]
Tactfully breaking off casual dating
How to tactfully break things off with a woman I just started dating? [more inside]
Metal Fabrication
Metal Fabrication: I'd like to design small objects and see them realized in stainless steel and/or aluminum. How would I go about this? Specifically: What design software should I use and what services are available for custom fabrication? [more inside]
Stay at home mom's dilemma
My friend, now a stay-at-home mother, has a dilemma. Get a part time night job, go back to school, or stay at home until the kids are in school themselves. She can see pros and cons with all decisions. [more inside]
posted by Balisong at 4:01 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Balisong at 4:01 PM PST - 14 comments
Seeking strategies for successful online dating when you're an unconventional type of person and unsure of what you are looking for.
Seeking strategies for successful online dating when you're an unconventional type of person and unsure of what you are looking for. [more inside]
Best WWII air battle movie scenes
What's the best WWII movies for air battle scenes (domestic or foreign)? [more inside]
posted by keith0718 at 3:25 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by keith0718 at 3:25 PM PST - 20 comments
Is this blog dangerous?
Can my blog about estate sales get me in trouble? [more inside]
posted by Work to Live at 3:21 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Work to Live at 3:21 PM PST - 4 comments
Fresh Tomato Marinara Recipe?
I have fresh tomatoes & basil from my garden, and would like to make some spicy marinara out of it. I'm a novice to making sauces from fresh ingredients. Any suggested, and preferably simple, recipes? [more inside]
posted by jabberjaw at 2:51 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by jabberjaw at 2:51 PM PST - 11 comments
Good places to "hook-up", as the kids say, with women in the Boston or Providence area?
Good places to "hook-up", as the kids say, with women in the Boston or Providence area? [more inside]
Help me find the perfect sandals!
Do you know where I can find sandals similar to these? [more inside]
posted by delicate_dahlias at 2:37 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by delicate_dahlias at 2:37 PM PST - 11 comments
Help! I forgot my email address!
Help, I forgot my email provider! It was an old one... and switched over to Hebrew within the past year and a half... anyone remember it? [more inside]
Is there help out there for landlords who want to avoid foreclosure?
I'm a landlord who's completely underwater in her mortgage, has a job but just received a pay cut, and has tenants but the rent doesn't cover the mortgage payment. Can I get help even though it's no longer my primary residence? Or will I have to become another statistic and go into foreclosure? [more inside]
posted by karmagirl at 2:16 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by karmagirl at 2:16 PM PST - 16 comments
Please, please stop Standing By Me.
How can I get my neighbor to stop playing Stand By Me on repeat at ear-splitting volumes? [more inside]
posted by YoungAmerican at 1:49 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by YoungAmerican at 1:49 PM PST - 30 comments
Where do birch trees grow in Massachusetts?
Where do white/paper birch trees grow in Massachusetts? They must have them in the Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, but I am looking for a spot in the woods.
posted by davidriley at 1:10 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by davidriley at 1:10 PM PST - 4 comments
What is making my pee smell funny?
About a week ago my pee started smelling really strongly and really, really strange. I haven't eaten any asparagus and I don't have a UTI. The only recent change in my diet is that I gave up caffeine (but I was only drinking 5-6 cups a week before). What gives? [more inside]
"Disk Read Error Occurred" - With Brand-New Hard Drive
Getting "Disk Read Error Occurred - Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to Restart" with brand-new ATA-6 hard drive (this model) on a five-year-old Dell Latitude D400 laptop. Bad disk, compatability issue, or doing something wrong? More details inside. [more inside]
posted by mccn at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by mccn at 1:03 PM PST - 13 comments
Intellectual histories of the natural sciences?
Any recommendations for books giving a general history of any of the natural sciences, with a particular attention to how the great biologists, botanists, and zoologists, etc. approached problems of classification and conceptualization of their phenomena (e.g. like how Linnaeus came up with his taxonomy)? Not looking for great technical detail so much as how these scientists thought and responded to each others' thoughts.
Can I pass the bar if I got a seizure letter from customs?
Will ordering from online pharmacies ruin my chances for bar admission? [more inside]
How can my parents protect themselves from RFID stripping?
RFID, Security FUD, and the new US passports: My retirement-age parents are paranoid about carrying RFID enabled cards and being tracked, stripped, and having their identities stolen. The mass media sources they read (MSNBC, USA Today, et al) are inundated with sensational conspiracy stories. Besides "don't carry it," what advice can I give them? [more inside]
Netbook for a grad student.
Netbook for a grad/med student: what should I get? (Long list of desired features inside) [more inside]
posted by The White Hat at 11:45 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by The White Hat at 11:45 AM PST - 13 comments
macbook wifi degrading connection
My 13" Macbook loses wifi connectivity, but then regains it when I reboot. I'm wondering if I can fix my wifi problems with some sort of software tweak, or whether I need to do the heavy lifting. [more inside]
Landlubber to Cruiser in 3 easy steps
Long term goal, become a permanent solo sailboat cruiser. Immediate goal: I just want to learn to sail and maintain a sailboat proficiently. Advice? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac at 11:07 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by DetonatedManiac at 11:07 AM PST - 16 comments
IT managment for dummies?
Help turn a great IT sysadmin into a great IT manager. [more inside]
posted by anti social order at 10:30 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by anti social order at 10:30 AM PST - 5 comments
Out of the frying pan into the fire
I am in the process of switching from Comcast cable to Verizon DSL.
I am trying to figure out the wireless situation in my house. [more inside]
Should I join?
Should I join Mensa? Details inside. [more inside]
Is now the right time to say something to my cousin about her inconsiderate behavior?
Is now the right time to say something to my cousin about her inconsiderate behavior? [more inside]
Hastily made Cleveland tourism plans
The wife and I are traveling to Cleveland, OH Tuesday and Wednesday this upcoming week. Neither of us have spent anytime there. Right now the only thing on our agenda is the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame Tuesday afternoon. Suggestions for the night? [more inside]
posted by highfidelity at 9:34 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by highfidelity at 9:34 AM PST - 16 comments
Am I putting my fetus at risk?
Early pregnancy and physical labour on the job... [more inside]
posted by sunshinesky at 8:54 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by sunshinesky at 8:54 AM PST - 13 comments
Seems to me if you can't trust, you can't be trusted
A person's self-rated trustworthiness (how trustworthy you think you are) is correlated with their levels of trust (how willing you are to trust others). Where could I have possibly read this? [more inside]
Holga Help?
I received this Holga camera as an early birthday present. It uses 120 size film. Searching past questions on AskMefi suggests that it can be slightly hard to find a place to develop this type of film, and that it can be expensive unless you have your own photo scanner. Should I return it and get a 35 mm version? [more inside]
posted by bluefly at 7:59 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by bluefly at 7:59 AM PST - 16 comments
How to travel and volunteer for a very first timer?
My current volunteering gig is standing still, how do I search for a new one and be able to travel? [more inside]
Simple laptop for my university-bound sister.
Help me find my university-bound sister a nice, reliable laptop. Are they any brands you especially recommend? [more inside]
Dead batteries on my boat
Came back to my boat after two weeks away and both 12V batteries were dead. (I had accidentally left the switch in the on position.) I need to know what I should do next... [more inside]
posted by robverb at 7:09 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by robverb at 7:09 AM PST - 8 comments
Purpose of the Contingent Universe
Searching for an article, probably pre-2004, which involves a 'new' philosophical approach to the, ahem, 'meaning of life' .. [more inside]
Teaching in order to move abroad
I'm curious about teaching English overseas and if anyone has done this and is willing to share their experiences with me. [more inside]
What's the deal about inline skate compatibility?
Help me get back into inline skating. I used to rollerblade alot back in college, but that was almost 15 years ago. I pulled the skates out for the first time in over 12 years tonight, and took them for a spin. It felt great! I couldn't believe how easily it came back. However, my wheels had completely disintegrated after about 20 minutes. Now I'm not sure whether to buy new skates or new wheels. [more inside]
Skype Ultra-Lite
Hi there. I'm living in Montreal and just got an Android-based phone (HTC Dream) through Rogers. I'm trying to use Skype Lite, which would be like a dream come true...if it worked. Help, please! [more inside]
posted by nosila at 6:04 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by nosila at 6:04 AM PST - 14 comments
Help with A-level Biology study skills
I'm planning a career change and need help on how best to tackle A-level Biology [more inside]
Help me to help my ill brother
My introverted 19 year old little brother just confessed to me that he "hears voices" (telling him to hurt and kill people) and that he "sees things that aren't there". Help me find some resources to help him. [more inside]
July 11
How do magazine publication dates work?
Why are magazines always dated in the future? [more inside]
Marriage Seminar or Workshop
Looking for a marriage/couple's retreat or seminar. [more inside]
Digestive flora for fauna with poor digestion
Best probiotic supplement for an allergic cat? OR: Probiotic/digestive supplements with short ingredient lists. [more inside]
posted by subbes at 9:55 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by subbes at 9:55 PM PST - 8 comments
How do you read a newspaper?
How do you read a newspaper? [more inside]
Favorite racing games?
I need a new driving/racing game to play on my computer. What are your favorite racing games, and why? [more inside]
posted by clorox at 9:37 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by clorox at 9:37 PM PST - 13 comments
Passing off calls with Skype?
Help with some logistics questions for Skype as a home use landline/cell replacement. [more inside]
Can I get an entry-level job in D.C.?
Do I have a chance of making it in D.C.? I'm a recent college grad with no political resume and a pretty meager amount of work experience, but I'm smart, have great references/recommendations, and am not particularly picky about where I work. [more inside]
Help in rendering Gmail 'Last Accounty Activity' useless.
Automatically login / logout of Gmail at a specified interval [more inside]
Is there a mini-church for me in Houston?
In need of recommendations for mini-churches in Houston, would prefer near Sugar Land but will look into anything. [more inside]
Damn you, Universe, for victimizing me!
What is the "language of victimization"? I don't get it. More context to that behind the fold. [more inside]
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:33 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by LOLAttorney2009 at 8:33 PM PST - 15 comments
Math? Maths? Mathesises? Mathelesalizes? Mathematisessizes?
When did "Maths" change to "Math" in American English? Or is it the other way around? [more inside]
posted by fishmasta at 8:21 PM PST - 39 comments
posted by fishmasta at 8:21 PM PST - 39 comments
"You've got trouble coming!"
On Geir Jenssen's (AKA Biosphere) 2006 Album Cho Oyu 8201m - Field Recordings From Tibet, the song "Summit" features a speaking sample near the end where someone named Boutros calls in on a two-way radio and warns the other party of an oncoming typhoon. The next-to-last line of the conversation is "The good king in his infinite wisdom declared the two-way radio illegal in the mountains." Where is this sample from?
Fun in Paris?
TypicalTravelFilter: What are the must-sees, tips and tricks, and off-the-beaten paths whilst in Paris for 3 days? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned at 7:24 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by disillusioned at 7:24 PM PST - 15 comments
NTFS, I hate you
I have a 300gb SATA drive, NTFS formatted, that has most of my movies & music on it. After a lengthy move and installing a new operating system on a different drive, it's done something I never have seen before: about half the files on the disk point to some random location of the disk, so movie files go to the middle of MP3s, MP3s go to random places in entirely unrelated MP3s, etc. It's a massive mess. I ran the NTFS repair utility (without doing a backup, stupid) and it only had the effect of setting about half of the affected files' sizes to zero. I'm fairly sure at this point it's a lost cause, and I'll save what I can & reformat, but has anyone run into this problem before? Is there some magical way out? What on earth could have caused it?
Mom: I'm not going to call you back.
MomFilter: help me deal with mine! [more inside]
There's a frog on my bow.
Why is the wooden block at the end of a violin bow called a "frog"?
posted by mendel at 6:29 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by mendel at 6:29 PM PST - 5 comments
Is it safe to use Resolve Carpet Cleaner?
Is it safe to use Resolve carpet cleaner? [more inside]
posted by capitalist.pig at 6:23 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by capitalist.pig at 6:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Can I put a pond in this space?
What kind of backyard pond can I successfully put into this space? [more inside]
Personal Design Software?
Computer-aided design using Christopher Alexander's Notes on the Synthesis of Form? [more inside]
Paging Julia Cameron!
Published writers, how did you deal with post-sale paralysis? [more inside]
posted by mynameisluka at 5:26 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by mynameisluka at 5:26 PM PST - 15 comments
I'm gonna kick you in the nuts!
What is your favorite South Park episode? [more inside]
posted by elder18 at 5:19 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by elder18 at 5:19 PM PST - 35 comments
Who has passed the bar exam in the most number of states?
Who holds the record for passing the bar exam in the greatest number of states, and what is that number?
How best to trim a cat's claws?
Any suggestions on clipping the claws of a reluctant cat? [more inside]
posted by krisak at 4:44 PM PST - 29 comments
posted by krisak at 4:44 PM PST - 29 comments
Acer Aspire One problems
Acer Aspire One problems, can you help? [more inside]
What to put in a care package to Australia, from America?
My Australian friend sent me a lovely package of Australian goods (Marmite, Vegemite, Aero, Tim Tams, Jaffa, Violet Crumble, Chokito...), and I'd like to reciprocate. But I'm clueless as to what American things are rarities in Australia. Any suggestions of what I can send? FWIW, my friend is in Newcastle, I'm in Los Angeles.
What kind of pants should a man with an hourglass figure wear?
My boyfriend has an hourglass figure. Help me find him pants that don't make him look like an old guy with his belt cinched around his chest. [more inside]
So hungry I could eat a, well, horse.
Are there any restaurants in NW Oregon (Portland/Salem/Northern coast) that can dish me up some raw horse meat? I'd like to try basashi.
If I must, I'll settle for steak tartare made from horse.
Pausing my life for a year
I'm a twenty-something American guy who has been considering an extended trip to Australia, ever since I visited for a few weeks in 2008. Last night I decided to be bold and finally applied for a Work and Holiday Visa (Subclass 462). I woke up and found the visa approval email in my inbox. Talk about fast!
Excellent... so now what? How do I pause my established life and go on an adventure? How do I let people know, especially at work? I have a fair amount of stuff tying me down at home, but I think I need to leave in a few months or it's never going to happen. [more inside]
How do I deal with a phobia that came from being around a cutter?
What do I do about a persistent phobia and why is it getting worse? Reading this question (how scary is blood) I had an instant reaction of starting to hyperventilate a bit, though I got it under control quickly (also stopped reading). As I get older and the more I'm aware of it, this reaction gets stronger. Explanation involves a friend who was a cutter so be aware if this is a trigger for you. [more inside]
6.5 hour repartition. What?
What the heck is going on with this laptop as I reformat and set it up to dual boot? [more inside]
posted by TomMelee at 2:30 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by TomMelee at 2:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Waddaya think I am? Some kind of Jerk or something?
This is easy - I just want the 'TV' version of Steve Martin's 'The Jerk'. So... how do I get it? [more inside]
posted by Bageena at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Bageena at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
200 lashes
What books (fiction, non-fiction) should I read to find out more about the early colonial history of Australia? [more inside]
posted by KokuRyu at 1:41 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by KokuRyu at 1:41 PM PST - 17 comments
I just want to check my facebook!
Can anybody help me with my wireless router? [more inside]
Why do I read right to left?
Palo Alto neighborhoods
Where should I live near Palo Alto? For two months? [more inside]
posted by bluejayk at 12:46 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bluejayk at 12:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Are holes on the inside of a microwave door a problem?
The inside of my microwave door has small holes melted in it. Is it still safe? [more inside]
Getting our rocks off for four billion years
Can anyone recommend a good book about the evolution of sexual reproduction? [more inside]
posted by shakespeherian at 12:32 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by shakespeherian at 12:32 PM PST - 9 comments
Recommendations for an online Document Management System?
Recommendations for an online Document Management System? Looking to host ~10 years of mixed files online (minutes, proposals, etc.), and have it be easily accessible and searched. [more inside]
posted by kensch at 12:25 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by kensch at 12:25 PM PST - 3 comments
We're Probably Crazy, But We're Thinking About Eating Bugs
Where can I eat bugs in southern California - on purpose? [more inside]
posted by batgrlHG at 12:24 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by batgrlHG at 12:24 PM PST - 15 comments
Making plans without Nigel
Family rejection: am I overreacting? [more inside]
Help me clone a Hamburger Helper recipe.
Help me recreate the flavor of discontinued Hamburger Helper (either Pizza Pasta or the original Cheesy Italian Shells, before they reworked and ruined it)! [more inside]
Cursed Ghost Haunting my Data
Any alternatives to Norton Ghost for fbf recovery? [more inside]
Not a Tour Type of Guy
Going to Bhutan in October. Want to find a tour company who will stay out of my way and essentially let me go where I want to, alone. Most sources tell me this impossible, but I don't believe it. Any MeFites been there?
Do slower transfer speeds reduce the total amount of data transfered?
Do I really need firewire for mini-DV to computer transfers? [more inside]
posted by oddman at 11:15 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by oddman at 11:15 AM PST - 5 comments
Landscaper Needed
Landscaping Service in Cincinnati. Our yard is the ugliest on the street. Need recommendations of a reliable, fair-priced landscaping person or service in Cincinnati. We live in Northside. [more inside]
Mmm ... coffee cheese ... om nom nom
Where's the best place to get leipäjuusto in Helsinki? [more inside]
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 10:53 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by the luke parker fiasco at 10:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Car alarm for my flat?
Security alarm: I'm looking for a portable, battery operated house/office alarm system which can watch the only entrance of a flat. It's a concrete building and the front door is the only way in, unless somebody scales a balcony which would definitely be noticed. This should function much like a car alarm, with a remote key fob to arm and disarm, motion sensor and a opening sensor on the door, and make a very loud noise if it's disturbed. [more inside]
How important is the sell-by date on chicken?
Is the chicken sell-by date a safety paradox? [more inside]
posted by underwater at 10:43 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by underwater at 10:43 AM PST - 20 comments
Recommend some good games for me!
GameRecommendationFilter: Help me find games that involve evolving technology, trade systems and small business simulation. [more inside]
What is the Name of This Tornado Doc?
Inspired by this thread, I am trying to remember the name of a tornado special that aired, I think, on HBO several years ago. [more inside]
posted by LeeJay at 10:33 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by LeeJay at 10:33 AM PST - 2 comments
How to provide power to a dozen (or more!) home computers?
My sister and brother-in-law have a large (12) and growing number of desktop boxes at home. They're rightly concerned that they're putting a strain on the electrical circuits they're using. What should they be asking an electrician to do to set them up correctly? [more inside]
posted by skyscraper at 10:21 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by skyscraper at 10:21 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I find out who wrongly gardened my garden?
When I was away on vacation, someone trimmed the front hedge, seriously pruned the lemon tree and the lime tree, and trimmed my soap lily down to nothing! Help me to find out why (we didn't hire a gardener), and maybe get my lemons back! [more inside]
posted by gavtaylor at 9:33 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by gavtaylor at 9:33 AM PST - 21 comments
Need new couch cushion covers.
Where can I find replacement cushion covers for my couch. [more inside]
Therapy without doctors
I can't do therapy. There must be other people who can't do therapy. What do these people do, when they get together, to fix their problems? What DIY, collaborative options are on the table, and how do I find them? [more inside]
why do I itch? HELP!
why do I itch? HELP! I started to itch on my hands and feet and it's not going away... [more inside]
Please tell me it was just an insect that sampled our nectarines.
Please tell me it was just an insect that sampled our nectarines. [more inside]
Where is this view taken from?
Help me figure out this Korean karaoke manual!
Can you or anyone you know read Korean? Our favorite dive bar bought a Taijin Media Ziller TKR-880 karaoke machine, but the manual and menus are entirely in Korean and we can't figure out how to transfer songs to the unit via USB. Here's the manual. Rick Astley needs your help!
need to write a will, on the cheap
can i write a valid, effective will without a lawyer? are there helpful, free models?
posted by LittlePumpkin at 7:53 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by LittlePumpkin at 7:53 AM PST - 12 comments
Gary Indiana Gary Indiana
Riding bike from Chicago to Gary, Indiana— what to do in Gary? [more inside]
Videos to inoculate against cringing
Please suggest videos (or audio) to help inoculate me against cringing. [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 7:36 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by mpls2 at 7:36 AM PST - 22 comments
What is this contemporary classical mozarella music?
What is the music in this video?I've had no success with Shazam, Melodyhound or Google.
posted by stereo at 7:30 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by stereo at 7:30 AM PST - 3 comments
Council tax bill given to dbt collectors - how to proceed?
How to deal with Council Tax account being handed over to debt collection agency? (much more inside) [more inside]
posted by multivalent at 6:56 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by multivalent at 6:56 AM PST - 7 comments
Habla inglese?
How to get rid of GameVance?
Unfortunately, I inadvertently allowed an adware app called GameVance to be installed on my computer. It's driving me crazy and it won't allow mw to delete it. Can anyone help me remove this advertising menace?
posted by Dolley at 5:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by Dolley at 5:26 AM PST - 5 comments
Anyy point in counselling?
Is there any point in relationship counselling if I have already decided to leave? [more inside]
Johnnaroo has me in its grasp.
Where can I buy an adult-sized, customized London Knights jersey? [more inside]
posted by andrewcilento at 12:39 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by andrewcilento at 12:39 AM PST - 8 comments
July 10
Day Trip to Russia?
Kaliningrad, Russia - is it worth visiting & how do I get there? [more inside]
posted by brittanyq at 11:05 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by brittanyq at 11:05 PM PST - 10 comments
Going back to school: how do I make it happen financially?
I'm trying to go back to school. I have bad credit, some unpaid debt, and cannot afford any classes without help... Help! [more inside]
Popcap Games Dynomite tips?
What's the trick to getting past this Advanced level of PopCap games, "Dynomite" (Stomped subgame, see image)? [more inside]
West Hollywood brunch
West Hollywood brunch places that don't require reservations? For tomorrow? [more inside]
My very first belly dance class proved I need some additional help
I just had my very first belly dance class and discovered I'm a bit clueless when it comes to what the instructor is actually doing with her feet and her hands. And her chest. Pretty much everything she's doing mystifies me a bit, actually. Any recommendations for a very good, very basic Belly Dance dvd that I can practice with, or other resources that might help me get the moves down?
"Heroes" writing: Stupid or Stylized?
Cheesy writing in "Heroes" -- is it stupid or is it stylized? [more inside]
Is there a gym at JFK?
Is there a gym at JFK Airport? [more inside]
I can't believe it's not emusic!
Need a replacement for the now-rubbish Emusic - options bewildering me! [more inside]
posted by smoke at 8:50 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by smoke at 8:50 PM PST - 8 comments
Where to eat in Baltimore?
Where to eat in Baltimore? [more inside]
Why did T-Mobile try to charge me $6000?
T-Mobile just tried to charge my checking account almost $6000 despite the fact I don't have an account with T-Mobile. WTF? [more inside]
Do I seriously have to pay 100 a month insurance to drive once a month?
Do I seriously have to pay 100 a month insurance to drive once a month? [more inside]
Bill Baker tattoo
I'd like to contact tattoo artist Bill Baker in Toronto for an appointment. Can anyone help with his current info?
Lotus impossible
Please help me sit cross-legged or explain the anatomical reasons why I can't. [more inside]
posted by Fairchild at 8:13 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Fairchild at 8:13 PM PST - 14 comments
SAT guide IP question
I need help with intellectual property issues regarding the SAT test prep guide and a digital study guide I am building. [more inside]
posted by diode at 7:27 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by diode at 7:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Recommend a Club Membership Database Application
I'm looking for suggestions for an open source, web based club membership database. I want to be able to store contact information and keep track of who has paid their membership fees and who hasn't. [more inside]
Can I kill a few evenings in Wichita?
Anything interesting to do in Wichita next week? [more inside]
Disabling calls but not Internet on an iPhone
While playing music through pandora or slacker on the iPhone is there any way to disable or silence calls that come in? [more inside]
posted by gally99 at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by gally99 at 7:14 PM PST - 7 comments
Who's in charge?
Can you clarify the differences between a director, a manager and a coordinator in the typical corporate hierarchy? Which title is considered to have the most responsibility/power, etc?
How do you install Master of Orion on a Mac?
Question about installing old school Microprose games on a modern system. [more inside]
posted by johngoren at 6:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by johngoren at 6:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Reeeeeeee... Reeeeeeeeeeeeeee...
How do we make crickets hate our yard so they will hop away and shut up? [more inside]
wedding etiquette
My husband and I will be attending the wedding of his nephew next weekend. The wedding is at 12:30-the reception is at 5:30. My husband wants us to wear one outfit for the wedding and another for the reception. I say no one else is going to change, and we should not. He says he is right and this is what we should do. Any thoughts on this?? Thanks
I Love Lucy playing golf...
Lucille Ball plays golf after aborted attempts at other sports....
she and Ethel are jealous of the time lost to Desi and Fred...they take up golf to be with the boys and the boys 'teach' them a silly way of 'playing'...haliarity doth ensue. [more inside]
posted by dawson at 6:24 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dawson at 6:24 PM PST - 7 comments
Tub Refinishing Cannot Be Worse Than Replacement. Can It?
So I've read the previous questions on bath tub refinishing, the most recent of which, according to what I found, was two years ago. We have a fiberglass tub/enclosure that was put in when the house was framed 24 years ago. It's showing its age. [more inside]
Suggestions for short trip to SW England by train
The wife and I are going to be in England for a week and a half for a wedding, and she's never been to Devon or Cornwall. I'd really like to take her out that way, but we'll probably only end up with three or so free days, and no car. [more inside]
Help me satisfy a sweet tooth on a low sugar/low carb diet!
Help me satisfy a sweet tooth on a low sugar/low carb diet! [more inside]
posted by mattholomew at 4:00 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by mattholomew at 4:00 PM PST - 30 comments
What city is the San Francisco of Europe?
What city is the San Francisco of Europe? [more inside]
Kansas City Nightlife Filter
Okay, I'm in Kansas City with a group of people for a workshop and we have a wide age-range. Tonight (Friday) and tomorrow night many of us would like to have some fun!
Most of us are staying in the Olathe/Overland Park/Lenexa area and aren't sure where to go. Here's what we're looking for. (inside) [more inside]
posted by Gerard Sorme at 3:21 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Gerard Sorme at 3:21 PM PST - 13 comments
Hired guns: wrong, but why?
What line of reasoning does the Geneva Convention and international law use to illegitimate the use of mercenaries in war? [more inside]
Whittling down list of names in iPhone email
I send email from my 3G iPhone often (via my gmail account). When I start to type an email address in the TO line, every single name I've ever emailed that begins with that first letter pops up. The names are NOT in order of how often I email these people, and seem to be in some completely random order that never changes. People at work whom I've maybe had to email ONCE from my phone seem to always come to the top, leapfrogging over sisters with the same letter in their name whom I email daily. Is there any way I can edit this list and eliminate those work names from coming up? I always worry that I'll hit the wrong button and mis-send an email.
posted by GaelFC at 3:14 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by GaelFC at 3:14 PM PST - 10 comments
German to English
Can anyone please translate this short phrase into German? It's from the Rankin-Bass movie, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town. [more inside]
posted by rahnefan at 3:13 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by rahnefan at 3:13 PM PST - 17 comments
Suck-ass work situation.
Had a blowout with a coworker several weeks ago. I was an asshole. Realized it. Waited a couple days. Sincerely apologized and kept to myself. Said coworker is still holding a grudge. Accept it as the new status quo or try more outreach? [more inside]
Eau de Semi-Gloss Problem
Help me work out a solution to the reek of my semi-gloss paper. It's stinking up my small bachelor apartment. [more inside]
She said I should talk more about my cat; that people like that sort of thing here. I didn't know I still had a cat. Explains a few things.
Did anyone archive the cwalken posts on Twitter? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee at 2:22 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by grumblebee at 2:22 PM PST - 5 comments
Stop the stains!
I have used bullfrog sunblock for years & just the past year started having problems with staining. Bullfrog + sweat = stained shirts after washing. Their web site has no contact info. Any ideas?
posted by patnok at 2:13 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by patnok at 2:13 PM PST - 7 comments
The Evidence-Based Pregnancy?
What's a good, evidence-based pregnancy book? [more inside]
posted by palindromic at 1:43 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by palindromic at 1:43 PM PST - 20 comments
Help me overcome my terror of my art history graduate school comprehensive exam.
Help me overcome my terror of my graduate school comprehensive exam. [more inside]
How can I work towards more consumer transparency?
How can I work towards more consumer transparency? [more inside]
BPA-free tumblers
Release the Hounds! ..er, Fox!
FirefoxPortableFilter: So why (and how?!) does my FirefoxPortable app continue to run if I forget to shut it down before removing my USB stick?! Kinda defeats the purpose, huh...? What do I need to tweak to keep this form happening? (Firefox-nonPortable not installed on machine...)
A cameo appearance of a book cover
I'm making a movie which will have shots of a cover of a book. Do I need permission from the publisher to do this?
Where can I make money online?
Where, oh where, can I make money online? I have a great computer expertise! [more inside]
Excel Macro Removal
Excel 2003 says I have macros in one workbook. I want to delete them, but Excel won't let me. NeoOffice (for the Mac) also won't let me. When I look for them using the Macro Dialog box or the VB editor, I can't find them. Can I delete these macros, or do I have a serious problem? [more inside]
posted by CancerMan at 11:58 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by CancerMan at 11:58 AM PST - 9 comments
Need help rendering Poe in Latin.
Can someone help me translating this Poe quote into Latin? [more inside]
posted by Tchad at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Tchad at 11:55 AM PST - 9 comments
How do I fade photos to black?
Please help me find photos containing portraits or objects that fade into darkness, then please explain to me how to recreate this technique - in Photoshop or IRL. Example here.
Do you spy the spy?
How can I fix my really dry knuckles and fingers?
I am a 25-year-old male, and I have a problem with dry knuckles and fingers. I don't have a problem with dry skin anywhere else, but my knuckles and fingers crack and itch they get so dry. Putting on petroleum jelly at night helps some. I put on lotion during the day but it doesn't help much. I live in San Francisco now, and didn't have this problem when I lived in Maryland where it is much more humid. In fact, I recently went back for three days to Maryland, and my hands were almost completely better by the time I came back.
Would a humidifier at home and/or the office help at all? Is there some sort of great hand lotion that I can use during the day (that won't leave my skin greasy like petroleum jelly)? Or should I just schedule an appointment with my doctor?
Block these blocks
Word2007Filter: A MS Word 2007 document has decided that it wants to insert a dotted line marker (small squares across the page) before and after a block quotation...twice, and only twice. What on earth is this? More to the point, how do I get rid of it? Erasing and retyping the quotation doesn't help, so it clearly has something to do with a mysterious local formatting command. No enlightenment from either Google or Help (help!). My book manuscript will thank you.
What are some intense exercises for sprint fitness that don't repetitively stress the body too much?
What are some intense exercises for sprint fitness that one or two people can do in a room, that don't repetitively stress the body too much? [more inside]
Auto-click timer utiliuty for Mac default buttons?
A few years ago I used to use a handy Mac utility that would automatically click the blue default button after x number of seconds of inactivity. I have not been able to find it in recent attempts and, for that matter, do not know if it would work with OS X. Anyone have any familiarity with this or something equivalent?
posted by ranebo at 11:03 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by ranebo at 11:03 AM PST - 2 comments
I was born in Dusseldorf and that is why they call me Rolf
What Nazi concentration camp should I visit near Dusseldorf? [more inside]
Keeping the phone charged on the go
Will a Verizon brand car charger ruin the battery on my new Blackberry Curve? [more inside]
What side dishes should I make with lamb curry?
What side dishes (apart from coconut rice) would go well with a rich, spicy, coconut-milk-based lamb curry? [more inside]
Why is my bed performing works by Edgard Varèse?
My bed sounds like a banjo made of metal being strummed by Edward Scissorhands whenever I turn over. Could someone else with the same model of bed tell me if this is a feature and not a bug? [more inside]
posted by winna at 10:03 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by winna at 10:03 AM PST - 4 comments
Murder-Mystery games
If you wanted to host a murder-mystery weekend (like the ones hosted at Mohonk Mountain House) is there a way to do it without buying an online-murder mystery package? [more inside]
How can I watch the discontinued Russian car chase game show "Perexvat/Intercept"?
How can I watch the discontinued Russian car chase game show "Perexvat/Intercept"? [more inside]
posted by pravit at 9:44 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by pravit at 9:44 AM PST - 2 comments
mm tastes like bananas
Why are some foods tasting like bananas to me? [more inside]
Dissecting the Photoshop "stamp" filter
I'd like to programmatically recreate the Photoshop stamp filter - does anyone know how to dissect what the stamp filter is doing? [more inside]
posted by BugsPotter at 9:34 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by BugsPotter at 9:34 AM PST - 4 comments
What is the deal with the new Illinois Tollway speed 'cameras'?
What is the deal with the new Illinois Tollway speed 'cameras'? [more inside]
posted by jdlugo at 9:28 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by jdlugo at 9:28 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I upload MY OWN MP3s to my Blogger Blog?
How can I upload MY OWN MP3s to my Blogger Blog? I want to be able to put my own MP3 into a music player that will play when people go to my blog. Anyone know of a place I can store my music and then use a player to play it online?
French visa scientifique while abroad
Can you get a French visa scientifique in France? Or another European country? Will the visa be essential for the carte de sejour? [more inside]
How can I add movie showtimes to a website?
How can I add movie showtimes to a website? [more inside]
Where can I try and buy an office chair in Toronto?
Where can I buy one expensive office chair in Toronto? [more inside]
posted by jacquilynne at 9:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jacquilynne at 9:00 AM PST - 10 comments
If a sale is advertised ,does it have to be honored?
If a company has a sale item on their website with no end date and the checkout takes an order-are they required to honor the sales? [more inside]
posted by plumberonkarst at 8:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by plumberonkarst at 8:33 AM PST - 11 comments
How scary is blood, really?
How scary is blood, really? [more inside]
Berry Baked Goods
What baked good can I make that includes fresh berries (raspberries/blueberries/ or strawberries) that will travel well in the mail? [more inside]
Code copyright and freelancers
As a freelance programmer, how do you handle code copyright? [more inside]
posted by pengale at 8:12 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by pengale at 8:12 AM PST - 5 comments
Are there any other RTS games out there with an economy like Seven Kingdoms?
Big fan of the Seven Kingdoms franchise. Not so much because of the combat (which was cool), but because of the economy. Are there any other RTS games out there that have such a diverse economy (non MMO, please, EVE would steal me from my life :D)? Specifically, I liked how you didn't even need raw materials, you could trade for them. Also, since I'm wishing, fantasy or sci-fi only, please. Modern day is just too depressing. Please ask if you need clarification, and thanks!
posted by TrueVox at 8:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by TrueVox at 8:00 AM PST - 10 comments
Photoshop or just a funny angle?
This image of "A Mexican marine stands guard as 7000 Kg of seized marijuana are incinerated at the naval base in Guaymas, Sonora state, Mexico. seems way out of whack. Big gun, small marine... make it make sense... [more inside]
posted by tiamat at 7:46 AM PST - 30 comments
posted by tiamat at 7:46 AM PST - 30 comments
Gift suggestions for house of acquaintances?
Invited to spend holiday in France in a gigantic villa with a couple who are only acquaintances and their friends. There will be 15 adults and as many children (age baby to 12). Lodging is gift to all invitees. I can't come empty-handed! What on earth to bring? I thought local chocolate and coffee (Vosges chocolate and intelligentsia coffee from chicago) but friends cringe, as it is FRANCE. anyway, coffee and chocolate is not enough probably. Also thought of the kids but other than age range, i know nothing about them. Please help! I don't think any others are american, but not 100% sure. thank you thank you thank you
Maintaining Balance as a Physician
DocFilter: For those of you who are physicians and have family life, how have you achieved balance between work and family? [more inside]
Can babies typically twist their tongues completely over?
My eight month old daughter can (and frequently does) horizontally rotate her tongue 180 degrees in her mouth. Is this something that children her age can typically do, or should I be negotiating with a circus? [more inside]
posted by Mayor Curley at 7:43 AM PST - 24 comments
posted by Mayor Curley at 7:43 AM PST - 24 comments
What's a 14 Year Old Boy to Do In NYC???
My 14 year old stepson is bored in New York. What should he do? How about Montreal? [more inside]
posted by musofire at 7:38 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by musofire at 7:38 AM PST - 37 comments
financial analysis of MLPs
What do you consider to be the critical financial ratios for Master Limited Partnerships such as Kinder Morgan, etc.? [more inside]
What to do at Dartmouth?
I have a few hours free in Hanover, NH-- what should I do? [more inside]
Any good Software Update Monitor for Mac?
Is there any good Software Update Monitor for Mac?
I'm looking to something like Update Notifier or SUMo for Windows.
The ideal would be something that lets users maintain an online list of freeware apps and then monitors new versions of these apps, so it can check if the user's computer versions are up to date.
posted by dfreire at 6:44 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by dfreire at 6:44 AM PST - 8 comments
Objective, Succinct Resources on Healthcare Around the World?
Thoughtful, analytical, objective resources (web and book) on what works and what doesn't in healthcare / health insurance systems around the world? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:38 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by ZenMasterThis at 6:38 AM PST - 10 comments
What to make when supplies are short?
Are there some tasty dessert recipes I can make that don't require baking or any of the things I have trouble getting in Ghana? [more inside]
Pimp my aging Macbook Pro!
My trusty old first-generation Macbook Pro is nearing the end of its 3-year warranty, and I'm debating whether to splurge on one of the sexy new machines or to see what I can do to put a little bit [more inside]
posted by bokane at 5:47 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by bokane at 5:47 AM PST - 10 comments
What do I do over my summer break?
How do I make the most of my last true summer vacation? [more inside]
what monitor should I get instead of the 23" cinema display?
what monitor should I get instead of the 23" cinema display? [more inside]
How Do I improve My Self-Confidence?
Many of my previous questions have focused on self-improvement, especially in technical and academic contexts. It's beginning to dawn on me it might be a confidence issue more than anything else. Is this fixable? [more inside]
Prizes for competitions
How does prize money effect entry to free to enter competitions? [more inside]
Man-Skills 101
Help me man-up!
Inspired by these questions, I would like some pointers about how to become a more capable, handy man. [more inside]
posted by man down under at 2:23 AM PST - 36 comments
posted by man down under at 2:23 AM PST - 36 comments
Carribbean
Is this common in the Carribbean? Where are the local bars or clubs in St. Thomas or St. John where different races hang out together? [more inside]
July 9
What are these large, round rocks?
I came home from Sequim Bay here in Washington with several cannon ball sized rocks I found on the beach. They had fallen from the hill-side as it eroded, leaving round capsule like depressions.
They are a bit flaky and seem to be made of mud/sand that has hardened (but not like the sandstone I've seen elsewhere).
What are these called? What caused them?
Only the lonely...
Having difficulties with online dating...help a guy out! Just had one of the most frustrating, disappointing dates ever. I've changed names, but that's it. [more inside]
posted by arkhangel at 11:06 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by arkhangel at 11:06 PM PST - 45 comments
What's the best/cheapest way to get to Terminal B at Boston's Logan Airport so that I'll make a 7 am domestic flight on a Tuesday?
What's the best/cheapest way to get to Terminal B at Boston's Logan Airport so that I'll make a 7 am domestic flight on a Tuesday? When do I have to be there? [more inside]
Have you worked for any division of k12 inc?? If so, HELP!
I am looking for people who have specifically worked for the k12 online program as a teacher. Have you worked for K12 on-line education program? If so, I need your help!! (Desperately!!) [more inside]
How to balance work/life with a dying parent?
My mother has been diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. She has decided to stop treatment as chemotherapy is not working and surgery/radiation is not an option. The oncologist estimates she has about one month left.
I have the option of taking FMLA and spending all of my time with her during her last days if I want. But I am not sure that would be the healthiest option for me.
My mother says just take a day or two a week and try to live as normal a life as possible. But I feel selfish living my life while she is dying.
Any one ever have a similar experience?
posted by burlsube at 9:56 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by burlsube at 9:56 PM PST - 36 comments
Help Me Help An Athlete
My wife is a serious long-distance runner and her birthday is coming up. She is already outfitted with shoes & shirts, a Garmin 305, a camel back, and a subscription to the relevant magazines. Is there any item that you, as a fellow long-distance runner, would recommend as a great gift? Thanks!
posted by rumsey monument at 9:53 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by rumsey monument at 9:53 PM PST - 20 comments
Anyone know anything about "Umbrellas of Cherbourg" actress Ellen Farner?
"Umbrellas of Cherbourg" French actress Ellen Farner, M.I.A. [more inside]
iPhone 3G doesn't mount as a camera any more
iPhone 3G doesn't mount as a camera any more (contains list of things already tried) [more inside]
Flying to a destination in the same country, with a connection in a different country.
Flying to a destination in the same country, with a connection in a different country--is it possible on a single one-way ticket? Is there a name for it? [more inside]
posted by ajackson at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by ajackson at 9:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Wit in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo & Juliet: I seem to remember a portion in the play where someone exhorts "wit" to help them out, or says they're running out of wit—but I can never find it when look through the stuff. Is it just a false memory, or maybe something mentioned very much in passing? [more inside]
posted by Non Prosequitur at 8:50 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Non Prosequitur at 8:50 PM PST - 8 comments
What boardgames and when?
Board-games for a small family with a girl, from ages 0-14 (where she stops talking to us and accuses us of ruining her life forever) [more inside]
posted by Slap*Happy at 8:24 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by Slap*Happy at 8:24 PM PST - 45 comments
Hosting an Australian website from Iceland: ridiculous?
I have my heart set on an .is domain which spells out the name of my Australian website, but I'm restricted to using web hosts registered with the ISNIC (administers the .is gTLD), which means hosting from Iceland/Europe. Should I give up on it? (If not, can you recommend a host?) [more inside]
posted by carnival of animals at 8:07 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by carnival of animals at 8:07 PM PST - 3 comments
Where to buy a patent plaque
What company should we order a patent plaque from? [more inside]
posted by Blue Jello Elf at 8:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Blue Jello Elf at 8:01 PM PST - 4 comments
Nintendo Sound Effects
Nintendo sound effects: How did Nintendo get the sounds for some of the characters in Mario Kart Wii? Is there a person out there who sounds like Yoshi? [more inside]
Bring us your car so we can search it
Indiana legal filter: My kid was charged with misdemeanor possession Tuesday night. But, that's not the crux of the question... [more inside]
coping with new symptoms of PMS
Seeking advice from someone who underwent a hormonal shift that suddenly had them struggling with the psychological symptoms of PMS when, in the past, a pain reliever and warm compress had been sufficient to keep their period under control. Can this shift from a purely physical to a fiercely mental experience of PMS be, in any way, reversed? [more inside]
posted by Aleatoire at 7:10 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Aleatoire at 7:10 PM PST - 5 comments
Sonny Terry, Brownie McGee
I'm in love with the song "God and Man" from the Deadwood soundtrack. I need to know what Sonny Terry & Brownie McGhee album(s) I require to supplement this feeling.
posted by Tbola at 6:44 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Tbola at 6:44 PM PST - 8 comments
Youth hostel in London?
I'm going to London for a week in August. Can you recommend a good hostel for a young traveler type who wants to meet other travelers and have a good time? [more inside]
Piano, pianissimo.
Crazy old guy filter: Picking a keyboard. Learning to play the piano. How best? [more inside]
posted by VikingSword at 6:17 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by VikingSword at 6:17 PM PST - 15 comments
ichat audio glitch
I am in L.A., my buddy is in London. We're trying to video-chat via iChat. We can both see each other, I can hear her, but she can't hear me. We've checked the volume on her computer, and nothing is muted. My computer mic is working fine. What are we doing wrong?
posted by Conductor71 at 6:12 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Conductor71 at 6:12 PM PST - 5 comments
Anyone want free drugs?
What should I do with my leftover meds? [more inside]
Should we feed the neighbor's chicken?
Should we feed the neighbor's chicken? The neighbor (who I'm not crazy about) has a lot of chickens. One young rooster is being chased out of the flock by an older, more mature rooster. He's really cute. We are calling him 'Alfred'. [more inside]
You found WHAT in your drawer?
Inspired by this question and this comment, I'm curious to know about other things of this nature. Occurances that, to an outsider, seem completely crazy but are common in daily life in certain places in the world.
That movies used to look so good...
Would it be correct to say that with digital technology, we don't have to worry about movies and TV becoming faded and washed out over time like they used to? [more inside]
How can you create a communal Yahoo Pipes feed?
Can I use Yahoo Pipes to create a feed that contains a bunch of other feeds added by other people? [more inside]
posted by The Devil Tesla at 5:37 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by The Devil Tesla at 5:37 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for a place is Vegas that has scantily-clad waitresses - not a strip club - not a Hooters
Bachelor weekend in Vegas - looking for a place that has great food and scantily clad waitresses. Not a strip club. Better than Hooters. Would be eating dinner there. [more inside]
The reluctant hero reluctantly survives
Help me identify this fantasy book, about a man who becomes a hero for the money. [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by specialagentwebb at 4:56 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I select the last number in a column in Open Office Calc?
How do I select the last number in a column in Open Office Calc? [more inside]
posted by tomble at 4:41 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by tomble at 4:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Searching for a non fiction book about a move to Ireland which turned out badly.
I'm trying to track down a book which was written in the last 25 years (or so) about an American couple who inherited a house in the west of Ireland.
The culture shock and concomitant problems involved with relocation, the house, the weather the people, etc. almost brings them to the point of divorce with each blaming the other for the decision to move.
I've searched high and low but could only come up with a similar tome about an Australian couple.
Thanks very much for any help.
Creating video from a program help
I'm looking for a library, package, product or some sample code in either JAVA or Visual Basic that would allow me to create a video from my program. I have some software tools I've developed and I'd like some functionality to my program that could take existing video clips and pictures and then assemble them into a video. I would like the final video format to be FLV however any popular format would do. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Have a great one.
I over-think therefore I am?
I make too many assumptions: about people I meet, things I read, and new experiences. My assumptions inhibit me from asking further questions, which leads to inaccuracies. What can I do to change? [more inside]
How can I cool my laptop?
How can I get a 12v fan to run off of a USB port? Alternately, how can I make my laptop not overheat and die? [more inside]
posted by Chionophilia at 3:55 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Chionophilia at 3:55 PM PST - 10 comments
tell me about your favorite Vancouver Italian, Seafood, or Indian Resturant!
Hi Vancouver experts... My daughter-in-law's birthday is tomorrow and she and the kid are in Vancouver shooting the next big movie. I want to send her a gift certificate to a nice restaurant. The kid told me anywhere downtown is convenient for them, she loves Italian, Seafood, or Indian.
I've gone through previous Vancouver restaurant askmes and none were on spot in terms of what I am looking for..
Ideas? (extra points for someplace that would e/mail her a gift certificate!)
Thanks!
posted by HuronBob at 3:52 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by HuronBob at 3:52 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there anyway to not pay the AMEX membership fee and keep my credit score untouched?
How can I not pay the American Express membership fee and not have to close the card (which negatively impacts my credit score) because I dont want to use it anymore? [more inside]
posted by schindyguy at 3:38 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by schindyguy at 3:38 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I buy all-plastic or MRI safe prescription glasses in the UK.
Where can I buy all-plastic or MRI safe prescription glasses in the UK? [more inside]
posted by empedia at 3:26 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by empedia at 3:26 PM PST - 7 comments
The uniboob lens
Breast Cancer Media Filter: Looking for (funny/wry/witty/absurdist pov) books, docs, movies. One-woman shows/theatre? Performance art? Installations? Photo essays? [more inside]
Should I stay in law school?
Should I drop out of law school or stay in? And if I stay in, what should I do so I can end up leading the kind of life I want to lead? [more inside]
How do I figure out how scorpions are invading my bathroom fixture.
Help me figure out how these scorpions are getting inside the bathroom light fixture. [more inside]
I know they're probably too busy for side projects anyway, but...
Do video game industry non-compete agreements typically prevent their employees from working on and releasing small games in their own time? I'm thinking of all employees, including developers, testers, designers, managers, and artists.
Everyday sunscreen?
Recommend a daily high SPF sunscreen for sensitive skin? [more inside]
How do I get a job in the field of disaster relief?
How do I get a job in the field of disaster relief? [more inside]
posted by tr0ubley at 2:39 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by tr0ubley at 2:39 PM PST - 7 comments
First Dating for the First Time
Please describe the best and/or the worst first date you've ever gone on. [more inside]
AIG bottom price
Do you think AIG could really hit $0.00? [more inside]
maybe I should have gone to judge judy like my grandmother suggested...
Looking to collection on a small claims court debt. Are there collection agencies or settlement advance places that work with smaller amounts? [more inside]
Of course I just paid it off
I need a cheap, used car (~$6000) that can handle the hundreds of miles I drive every week for work. [more inside]
AAA alternatives?
AAA alternatives? So I've just learned about the political lobbying AAA does, and I'd rather not support that if I can help it. [more inside]
posted by danny the boy at 2:23 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by danny the boy at 2:23 PM PST - 25 comments
Sandwiches at the Strathmore Center?
Will we be allowed to bring a soft cooler with some sandwiches into the outdoor venue tomorrow night when we go to see Last Train Home at Montgomery County, MD's Strathmore Center? This is a "Friday Nights Out Back" event. [more inside]
Triple foam? Super Orange? Car wash nonsense?
Automated conveyor-style car washes - what's triple foam? What's worth paying for and what isn't? [more inside]
Camping in Arkansas
DallastoArkansascampingFilter: I'm looking to take my family (wife and Two children) to Arkansas for a long weekend of camping. Im looking for a semi secluded cabin area with fun activities around the cabin (Fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, etc..) Can anyone recommend any such areas? Also looking at the closest area near Tx, as i don't want to drive all the way across Arkansas to get there. Thanks in advance.
What Public Radio station doesn't interrupt Morning Edition & All Things Considered with local programming?
What public radio stations, with an internet stream, broadcast NPR's Morning Edition and All Things Considered without local programming segments? [more inside]
What to do in a month?
Things to accomplish in 1 month? [more inside]
Te quaeso...
Elementary Latin Filter: We'd like to thank a priest... in Latin. [more inside]
posted by Spinneret at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by Spinneret at 1:32 PM PST - 6 comments
What is the best IPL laser for removing small thread veins on the sides of the nose?
What is the best IPL laser for removing small thread veins on the sides of the nose?
posted by toocan at 1:31 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by toocan at 1:31 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for time-flexible way to get from Boston to NYC
Looking for time-flexible way to get from Boston to NYC [more inside]
posted by ManInSuit at 1:29 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by ManInSuit at 1:29 PM PST - 27 comments
12 Gauge
I'm looking for a nice over-under 12 Gauge shotgun between $500 and $1000. Any suggestions?
Tried and true fat-free baked dessert recipes that don't suck?
I'm looking for fat-free (or super low-fat, like under a gram per reasonably-sized serving) recipes for baked goods that you've personally made and enjoyed. Cookies, cakes, quick breads, etc. are all fair game. Bonus points for chocolate stuff. [more inside]
How to record live music on my iphone 3GS?
What's the best hardware and app to use to record live (loud) music on my iphone 3GS? [more inside]
CA Labor Law: Salary to hourly demotion
CA Labor Law: A friend has been demoted from salaried to hourly after giving notice. Is this illegal? He thinks there may have been a law passed a few years ago banning a salary to hourly demotion. True? [more inside]
GIFs in PDFs
How do I insert a GIF in its native resolution into a PDF? [more inside]
posted by king walnut at 1:09 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by king walnut at 1:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Best office ever?
What office accessories can you not live without? [more inside]
What is this strange helicopter/fan/pinwheel-like fruit?
A friend of mine made this mobile for my soon-to-be-born baby's nursery from found objects on hiking trips in several states. One of the dangly(sp?) things is this weird pinwheel shaped fruit. Its about 5" across and as you can see the pods dehisced along the one edge--no seeds were found in the fruit. He thinks he found it either in California or Nevada (or the desert SW). [more inside]
posted by buttercup at 12:35 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by buttercup at 12:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Best Show Seating Area for Pictures?
Best seating area for photo opportunities at a show? [more inside]
Batch convert Word docs to text files?
Batch convert Word docs to text files? [more inside]
Global Warming
Are there any books in the global warming debate, written after 2006, that provide counter arguments to Bjorn Lomborg's views in Cool It: The Skeptical Environmentalist's Guide to Global Warming or Nigel Lawson's An Appeal to Reason: A Cool Look at Global Warming? [more inside]
posted by Elsie at 12:19 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by Elsie at 12:19 PM PST - 4 comments
Do I need a college degree?
Do I need a college degree? I have no trouble finding work, make good money, and love what I do. [more inside]
Disassembling a large file, moving it, and reassembling it on another machine
I have a large .iso file to transport. If I split the file and burn it onto two DVDs, can I combine them again once they're on the target machine? How? [more inside]
Why isn't CVS giving me the code files?
What could I be missing with CVS? Checkout only gives me header files even though I can see that there are code files in the same directory. [more inside]
posted by procrastination at 12:03 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by procrastination at 12:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Sound-proof wood floors
Is there an inexpensive way to soundproof apartment floors? I have cats who love to run back and forth through the apartment at top speed. They actually sound like horses to my ears. The younger cats (2) are around 8 lbs and very active. The older cats (2) are around 15 and 20 lbs. [more inside]
Healthcare social media sites for HCPs
Looking for social media sites or services in healthcare directed toward healthcare providers. [more inside]
posted by Mister_A at 11:56 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Mister_A at 11:56 AM PST - 2 comments
Automatically updating multiple Excel worksheets from one "master" worksheet?
How to automatically breakout Excel worksheets based off one "master' worksheet? [more inside]
What painting am I thinking of?
What painting am I thinking of? [more inside]
Downtown Houston Views
Awesome views of downtown Houston? [more inside]
Just stuff all those woodchips right in the wall bay there Joe, no one will ever notice.
Home Remodelfilter: Why would an interior wall bay be filled with woodchips and sawdust? [more inside]
posted by iamabot at 11:34 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by iamabot at 11:34 AM PST - 9 comments
How safe are subscription VPNs?
How safe exactly is a subscription VPN like Witopia? [more inside]
Your cranium called, it's got some space to rent.
What could George's comeback to the "jerk store" retort have been? [more inside]
posted by hayvac at 11:29 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by hayvac at 11:29 AM PST - 17 comments
Grrrrrrrrrrrout!
Grout - how do I remove it without removing shower tiles? Pictures and detailed question inside. [more inside]
posted by spicynuts at 11:23 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by spicynuts at 11:23 AM PST - 13 comments
Help me push the reset button on this friendship.
I faded out messily from a long-distance friend's life a year ago - he sent emails, called, etc., while I was too busy and guilty to respond. I'd like to reconnect. What's the most gracious way to do this? [more inside]
Mystery Booze
What is this bottle of Russian liquor? And where can I get some in the US? [more inside]
posted by j.edwards at 11:22 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by j.edwards at 11:22 AM PST - 6 comments
Deadstock in LA
Where can I buy large amounts of vintage/dead stock fabric in Los Angeles? [more inside]
Need some input on a road warrior setup - Specifically would the Iriscan(express or executive) work for scanning ID's? or is there something better for portable scanning and printing/pdfing
Need some input on a road warrior setup - Specifically would the Iriscan(express or executive) work for scanning ID's? or is there something better for portable scanning and printing/pdfing [more inside]
Help me find this Iron Maiden shirt?
Does this Iron Maiden t-shirt still exist? If so, can you help me find it? [more inside]
How to get some filtering of web content on my kids Linux box?
What would be a good option for web filtering objectionable content on a Linux box? [more inside]
Is it safe to drive without an engine cover?
Is it safe to drive a car without an engine cover? I damaged the engine cover of my 08 Scion xB, so I removed it to install a new one from the factory. However, it is now apparent that I won't finish the job today, and I need to drive my car. [more inside]
Is Skype the best voip solution from Russia to the U.S.?
Is a SkypeOut the "best" solution to call back to the U.S. while travelling through Russia? [more inside]
posted by toomuch at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by toomuch at 9:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Searing inquisition.
How do I obtain an Argentine chapa (cast-iron flat-top grill, set over a wood fire), as described by Francis Mallman in his cookbook Seven Fires? [more inside]
Doing Stuff Repeatedly
I need to write a script of some sort to grab content from a series of web pages. How should I go about it? [more inside]
Help me learn Perl, Python, Lisp, Haskell, Ruby
Help me learn a few new programming languages. Python, Perl, Lisp, Haskell, Ruby. [more inside]
posted by jgunsch at 9:39 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by jgunsch at 9:39 AM PST - 22 comments
wet iphone adaptor
I accidentally dipped the end of my iphone adaptor cable into a cup of tea. Is this going to cause trouble? [more inside]
Help me bike more than once every 4-5 days!
How to recover faster after cycling? [more inside]
Help feed my bad music addiction!
Looking for safe places to download Russian music from! [more inside]
I can hez organizeyshun?
Help me find a website/software for making lists about interests like music, movies, books, etc. [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix at 8:36 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by GrooveStix at 8:36 AM PST - 5 comments
I believe in your product, and would like to sell it. Does that make me qualified?
How can I tailor my resume for a retail job, when I usually emphasize my masters degree and five years of federal government experience? [more inside]
posted by lagreen at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by lagreen at 8:30 AM PST - 10 comments
tailgating at Lelacheur Park in Lowell, MA
Is tailgating allowed at Lelacheur Park in Lowell, MA for concerts? [more inside]
How do i change my USB device's blocked Class ID?
How do i change my USB device's antivirus blocked Class ID? [more inside]
posted by complience at 8:22 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by complience at 8:22 AM PST - 13 comments
What are some films with scenes involving locks?
Can you think of films with scenes in which a lock (or locker, safe, handcuffs, etc.) is prominent and integral to the plot? I am helping compile a montage of scenes involving locks (like Dial M for Murder key hiding, or Gaslight desk lock opening). Heist films, people getting out of handcuffs, locks being picked -- these things would all be helpful.
Montgomery's Tavern & beyond.
Torontocyclingfilter: I'm planning a 50 mile ride this weekend. Is Yonge St. a good call? [more inside]
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by TheWhiteSkull at 8:00 AM PST - 13 comments
Have I ruined my rim?
Hit a big pot hole with my new (to me) Raleigh 3-speed. Cleared the front wheel okay, but the rear rim has a dent from the impact. Still seems ride-able. How worried do I need to be? [more inside]
posted by SirNovember at 7:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by SirNovember at 7:59 AM PST - 10 comments
Organizing better to raise money?
I work as a fund raiser and need a better system of organization for following up on calls to and from alumni. We are using Banner, which is very clunky and heretofor I am unable to leave the system. I feel very reliant on the computer but as my portfolio grows smaller I want to find a more desk-oriented system that will allow me to peruse my portfolio and follow up on things faster. Any suggestions? [more inside]
Wifi, Get Cell Phone Free?
To cut down on connectivity bills should I pair a Novatel Mini-port with some sort of unlocked wifi-enable smart-phone/device, such as an Ipod Touch or a wifi Skype phone? [more inside]
Six hours in Narita: but is it enough?
My sister and I are returning from Seoul in mid-August and have a 6 hour layover in Narita. We're not interested in going to Tokyo, since we won't have enough time, but are very keen on exploring the town of Narita. My question is, given the unpredictability of immigration lines, security checkpoints, etc., is 6 hours enough time? [more inside]
Have Mercy
Help me find a version of the song "Mercy" I heard on the radio. [more inside]
Dead Keys on the Cold Cold Ground
I have an M-Audio Axiom 49 midi controller that I am playing with Reason 4.0. On my desktop, certain keys won't play. On my laptop, all keys play. Why? [more inside]
How do I get my weird dreams back?
How can I get my weird dreams back? [more inside]
Mark tasks for follow-up
Looking for a To Do list manager for the Mac that allows easy marking for follow up. iPhone integration a big plus. [more inside]
posted by dondiego87 at 6:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by dondiego87 at 6:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Feed us in Frederick
Seeking great food in Frederick, MD area! We're looking for one or two tasty places to 'cater' (i.e., takeout) our small, laid back rehearsal dinner north of Frederick. Preferably casual food with a regional flavor. The internets are not offering up a lot--can you help? [more inside]
Bạn có nói tiếng...Parlez-vous...Do you speak...?
Anybody familiar with a series of trilingual Vietnamese folk storybooks that were written in Vietnamese, English & French? I'm searching.. [more inside]
What's wrong with my cat?
Anemic cat with poor appetite. Had symptoms of kidney (renal) issues but the numbers are now OK. Still no appetite. Diagnosis? [more inside]
posted by exogenous at 4:03 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by exogenous at 4:03 AM PST - 12 comments
How far does a tree need to be from the house?
How far does a tree need to be from the house? [more inside]
posted by fistynuts at 3:20 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by fistynuts at 3:20 AM PST - 7 comments
Attending a wedding in Alabama!
Going to Auburn and Birmingham, AL for a wedding...Oh the possibilities! [more inside]
Know a comedy group called "Heavy Guns"?
Do you know anything about a (somewhat) Firesign Theatre-style comedy group called (possibly) Heavy Guns, who made a recording called (possibly) The Dope on Dope and Dope Dupes? [more inside]
posted by Kalthare at 1:26 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Kalthare at 1:26 AM PST - 2 comments
How to add languages to a MediaWiki?
Is there an online idiot's guide to adding another language to a MediaWiki? [more inside]
How to contact Iranians
Is there an online white pages for Iran? [more inside]
July 8
Fine Liquor/Cheese, Aged 18 Years
I want to find consumables that are aged exactly 18 years, and send them to northern California within 2 weeks. [more inside]
posted by nat at 11:53 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by nat at 11:53 PM PST - 18 comments
I have a burning question...
I'm looking for recommendations for a decent external cd burner for an older computer/OS (Win 2000) and the best stores or online merchants to purchase it. [Barring that, if anyone has any hints for unjamming cd-rom drives that are jammed shut (and, I believe, off the track), I'd be interested!] [more inside]
posted by Mael Oui at 11:37 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by Mael Oui at 11:37 PM PST - 8 comments
Cannot tab out of certain textboxes on the web. Help?
Why is it that certain textboxes on the web (Friendfeed, in this case) cannot be tabbed out of? [more inside]
posted by kidbritish at 10:49 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by kidbritish at 10:49 PM PST - 4 comments
First, they came for my cherries, and I said nothing...
Help me understand why taking my cherries at the OR-CA border without reimbursement is legal. [more inside]
posted by cheeken at 10:26 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by cheeken at 10:26 PM PST - 26 comments
To pursue workman's comp, or not to?
Should my husband pursue a workman's comp claim for his tendonitis, or pursue treatment on his own? [more inside]
list of wisdom nuggets?
is there a thorough list of basic life things that adults should know? (e.g. go to the dentist twice a year, get your oil changed every __ miles, send thank you notes after interviews). [more inside]
posted by k7lim at 10:12 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by k7lim at 10:12 PM PST - 18 comments
Travel Tips While in Sydney
Going to be in Sydney for my Honeymoon in early October. Looking for suggestions plus local advice. [more inside]
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:11 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Effigy2000 at 10:11 PM PST - 14 comments
Do I need to call an eggsorcist?
What are these eggs I found in my underwear drawer? [more inside]
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu at 9:49 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Etaoin Shrdlu at 9:49 PM PST - 11 comments
How do you unstick an organ key?
My roommate and I recently picked up a Kimball console organ for the price of carrying it down three flights of stairs. Unfortunately, we banged one of the keys on the lower row on the way down, and now it's stuck. While B is a solid note as far as notes go, does anybody have any tips on how to unstick it? [more inside]
posted by HotPants at 9:12 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by HotPants at 9:12 PM PST - 3 comments
Form of... a CRM/email-marketing ice hybrid!
CRM and email-marketing software: Are they ever the same software? Should they be? [more inside]
Disputing a locksmith's exorbitant charges?
Disputing a locksmith's exorbitant fees? [more inside]
posted by fogster at 8:21 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by fogster at 8:21 PM PST - 14 comments
Can I really get a cheap uncontested divorce online?
Can I really get a cheap uncontested divorce online? [more inside]
posted by jesirose at 8:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by jesirose at 8:21 PM PST - 8 comments
Kid-friendly (but not specifically for kids) music for slideshows
Good music for video slideshows of kids? [more inside]
posted by moojoose at 7:16 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by moojoose at 7:16 PM PST - 18 comments
Help, s'il vous plait!
I'm a student who is in the process of teaching herself French. As much as I would love to take the French I course through my university, the course conflicts with a class I am taking Fall semester for my major. What I need? Practice. [more inside]
posted by thatbrunette at 7:09 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by thatbrunette at 7:09 PM PST - 16 comments
How to get a longer, more substantial test drive of a new car.
Do dealerships still loan out cars you're interested in buying for an hour or two? Years ago before I was of driving age, I went with my parents to a dealership to look at some cars. I can't recall if we were buying a new or used car, but the dealership let us take the car for a couple of hours. (Perhaps it was a used car and we took it to a secondary mechanic?) [more inside]
This is one of those things I've always just asked my dad about.
Should I open a joint checking account with my ailing dad and his wife? [more inside]
Where to live in Atlanta near Georgia Tech?
AtlantaFilter: My partner is moving to Atlanta to take a postdoc at Georgia Tech. Please help us find a place he'd be happy living (and I'd be happy visiting!) for the next two years. [more inside]
The food that defines your state is?
What is the one dish that is quintessential to your state? When I say [North Dakoda, New York...] you say?
Toronto Area Fishing Holes
Favourite Toronto-area fishing holes? [more inside]
Pet Moving Stress
Two small inner-city dogs ---> two small suburban dogs. Adjustment suggestions? [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 at 6:27 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by cestmoi15 at 6:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Advice needed for a fender bender.
[Auto Body Damage Filter] I need some advice on a minor fender bender I got into this weekend. Help me keep my 4th of Juplaya vacation from costing me an extra three thousand dollars! [more inside]
We Are The Very Expensive World
Four iPhone users: USA, Canada, England, Mexico. All with different carriers. What free/cheap voice options are there? [more inside]
New Tennis Technology
What's new in tennis racquet technology? [more inside]
foxy?
What animal has made a den in my barn? [more inside]
posted by tylerfulltilt at 5:50 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by tylerfulltilt at 5:50 PM PST - 12 comments
It was everywhere I tell you.
Car trouble: How loudly should I yell at my dealer's service department? [more inside]
posted by Eddie Mars at 5:45 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Eddie Mars at 5:45 PM PST - 13 comments
Please identify this old set of science fiction stories
Can you ID these short stories and help me find them? I think there were at least two, they were written by Keith Laumer, and they appeared in a paperback IF anthology that I can't find. They are about the right of revolution (one may be titled something like that) and take place on a mining colony on another planet. I think the first is about the miners who revolt and are led by an Ayn-Rand-character-like person (his name is John Ralt or something). The second is about the 'ARcl' person who is now in charge and must deal with dissenters who contest his moral and political authority. And were there any more stories in this vein, or just two?
posted by Mr. Justice at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Mr. Justice at 5:45 PM PST - 5 comments
From PhD to Paycheck
What are my realistic chances of getting a non-academic job with a PhD in International Relations? [more inside]
Real life hobby for someone who enjoys building structures in computer games?
Real life hobby for someone who enjoys building structures in computer games? [more inside]
Can I remove serial number information from dates in Excel?
I have an excel file with a column of dates, in the xx/xx/xxxx format. I would like to strip out the month and day information, so I could just have a column that shows the year, but excel's method of representing dates as serial numbers has foiled every attempt. Any ideas? [more inside]
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 5:04 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by M.C. Lo-Carb! at 5:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Query about Rock Band and GHWT controllers
Can you simultaneously use Rock Band 2 and GHWT guitar controllers while playing either Rock Band 2 or GHWT, on a PS3? [more inside]
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 4:46 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by ROU_Xenophobe at 4:46 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I go for a 'healthy' break?
Where can I go for a 'healthy' break? [more inside]
Why do I feel so weird about owning this home?
Why do I feel so weird about owning this home? [more inside]
Where to play M:TG in NYC?
Where can I find folks to play Magic: the Gathering with in NYC? [more inside]
Some Marvel-ous gems?
Please recommend some off-the-beaten-path Marvel comics titles that are really good, and that don't involve any of the big name superheroes (like X-Men, Spidey, etc.) [more inside]
Hack my table, please.
I need advice on changing the color and leg length of an IKEA table. [more inside]
posted by eunoia at 3:41 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by eunoia at 3:41 PM PST - 6 comments
The mote in Boh's eye
How do I grow rosa rugosa indoors?
Oh hive mind: wield your mighty collective horticulture-fu to help me bring the seashore to my apartment! Help me figure out how to grow Rosa Rugosa inside and make my sweetheart happy! [more inside]
Webcam video capture software
What software is there for windows to capture video from a Microsoft Lifecam? [more inside]
Give me something fun and non-touristy to do in SF in 2 weeks!
San Francisco in 2 weeks! Any events/festivals/galleries/non-permanent attractions the week of July 20th? [more inside]
Does the word "gaudy" come from the artist Gaudi?
Does the root of the the word "gaudy" come from the artist Gaudi?
posted by paddingtonb at 2:33 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by paddingtonb at 2:33 PM PST - 12 comments
Both are great for me, actually
Please help me choose between nursing and pharmacy school please. [more inside]
Tomato or... not tomato? That's out of the question.
Help us use our abundant home-grown tomatoes, even though our tomato tastes disagree! [more inside]
Do we tip the satellite installer?
Why did passenger airships (zeppelins, etc) take so long to develop?
In search of an aeronautical/science historian who can explain something to a history major with next to no engineering background. I understand that in 1852 Henri Giffard built an airship with a steam powered engine, but it wasn't until gas engines are more commonly used that zeppelins and other larger, more navigable craft were employed. Is the answer that gas is enough more powerful than steam, that smaller, lighter engines could be used? Was something wrong with his propeller design? Or was there a different path that could have been explored with the materials/technology on hand in the mid-nineteenth century that they didn't notice, that in hindsight is clear? Many thanks - no real reason, just terribly curious.
posted by korej at 1:51 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by korej at 1:51 PM PST - 20 comments
XBOX 360 on a wireless bridge
How do I connect my xbox 360 to computers on the same wireless network if the xbox 360 is connected to a wireless bridge? [more inside]
Are those gosh durned kids really having as much free love as the Tv says?
How accurate are the media portrayals of young people engaging in risky sexual behaviors? [more inside]
posted by reenum at 12:24 PM PST - 54 comments
posted by reenum at 12:24 PM PST - 54 comments
Government wants my money
I just bought a house, and I received a letter in the mail saying the city wants to re-evaluate the value of the house so they can tax me even more than they were. Now, as much as I want to pay the city more, what are their calculations based on? [more inside]
posted by Napierzaza at 12:21 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Napierzaza at 12:21 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me protect my vinyl!
Where can I find a replacement dust cover for a technics turntable and replacement record sleeves? [more inside]
Help my daughter choose a Vancouver school or institute of design...
Industrial Design, Fashion Design, Product Design. These are areas of interest for my 16 year old daughter. She will be visiting Vancouver, Canada for two weeks beginning tomorrow in part to explore institutes of higher learning she might like to attend following graduation from high school...what schools should she see while there? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde at 11:59 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Muirwylde at 11:59 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I use data from data.gov?
I'm a journalist with not much database programming experience. However I have been fascinated by the government and other agencies making their data available for developers to play with, and I think a newspaper could do wonders with this data. How do I get in on the fun? [more inside]
Should he never set foot in NJ again?
How can my friend find out about a warrant for his arrest that may be out there and what are the risks of being in/near the issuing state? [more inside]
Too much of a good thing
Am I committing health insurance fraud? [more inside]
Where to buy electronic components in Los Angeles
Looking for somewhere to buy electronic components in Los Angeles, possibly in bulk ammounts. Things like resistors, capacitors, op-amps, LEDs. I'm imagining a great big store with aisles and aisles of switches, knobs, project enclosures, components, wires and soldering irons. [more inside]
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 11:48 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by Charlie Lesoine at 11:48 AM PST - 6 comments
Everything looks like a nail!
Asking_for_friendFilter/ExcelFilter: I’ve built a pretty basic calculator in Excel to help people figure out how much to bill for partial months vs. full months. As you can guess, there's... [more inside]
How do I deal with Dell Inc. customer service hell?
How can I get any service from Dell Inc. Help they seem to have lost my order and won't give me any answers etc. [more inside]
What are some cool things I should be doing with Growl?
What are some cool things I should be doing with Growl? [more inside]
posted by chunking express at 11:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by chunking express at 11:37 AM PST - 8 comments
Fake bills and what to do about them
I have in my hand a "Past Due Notice" for my stay in-- and I quote-- "the hospital." It claims to be from Texas Medicine Resources, which is a real company, but the address they want me to mail my $250 to is of course different from the one Google gives me, and besides that there is not a lick of specific information anywhere that would convince me they have any connection to my medical history. Assuming I'm right that justice needs to be served, how can I help that happen? [more inside]
I'm trying to share my PC's net connection with my BT phone, not the other way around
How do I share my computer's (wired) Internet connection with a smartphone, over bluetooth? That's PC->BT->phone, not phone-as-modem->PC. [more inside]
Small-quantity vinyl cut stickers?
I want to get a couple (or 4?) of vinyl stickers made (about 3"x3") that are white with a negative background to decorate my girlfriend's fleet of bikes. Obviously, this isn't a bulk order... Has anyone had experience with this? Any recommendations?
Similar questions HAVE been asked, but i'm looking for vinyl cut stickers, not printed ones. I can only find sites that do bulk orders, or JUMBO decals.
posted by nitor at 11:01 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by nitor at 11:01 AM PST - 16 comments
Please help me decide where to start fixing my BSOD issue
Blue Screen of Death hell and I don't know where to start... is it software? Hardware? HDD? RAM? Drivers? Any pointers would be appreciated! [more inside]
posted by ClarissaWAM at 10:53 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by ClarissaWAM at 10:53 AM PST - 21 comments
How scary is Winnipeg?
How scary is Winnipeg...really? [more inside]
Pretty Up My Word
How can I make my Word documents look less....boring? Seeking tips & tricks from people with an eye for design. [more inside]
Can you help me with a mod_rewrite problem...?
Can you help me with a mod_rewrite problem...? [more inside]
posted by twine42 at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by twine42 at 9:33 AM PST - 6 comments
Hedging my bets.
Can I plant a cedar hedge -- with the cedars lying down? [more inside]
posted by liquado at 9:20 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by liquado at 9:20 AM PST - 4 comments
sexual tension lacking
I am confused about my sex life... Lots of details inside. [more inside]
Blanks fired in pistols
Do blanks provide enough backward motion on the casing when fired to cycle the action of an automatic pistol? [more inside]
Standing out, in a good way
I'm in Real Estate Sales. I want to stand out & be different. What are some creative ways to capture that in my Agent photo? [more inside]
Wasn't broken but Apple fixed it anyhow
Why did the latest OS X update break Java and how do I fix it? [more inside]
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 8:45 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by R_Nebblesworth at 8:45 AM PST - 6 comments
Back-friendly carrying products?
My mom has back problems, but insists on line-drying her wash, which means lugging a heavy laundry basket out to the line almost daily. What sort of cart, basket or carrier can I purchase that would help her schlep the wet clothes more easily? Difficulty: must be compatible with stairs. [more inside]
Wondering how to swing my progress in school on my resume/cover letter.
Wondering how to swing my progress in school on my resume/cover letter. [more inside]
Am I working in the Mirror Universe now, or what?
Everybody that I work with has become an insufferable asshole over the past few weeks. What is going on here? What can I do about it? [more inside]
Should I apply for a PhD?
In grad school; older student. Should I apply to a PhD program? [more inside]
I need help and suggestions for small business RAID server or NAS.
I need the best affordable solution for small business server/NAS with RAID. [more inside]
Help: How to move piano from Brooklyn to Providence?
I am moving from Brooklyn, NY to Providence, RI next month. I have a full-size upright piano which needs to be moved. The problem is, my dream apartment in Providence is on the second floor and so the piano will either need 4-5 movers or a crane (as per a quote) because of the winding stairs. Piano movers have given me crazy expensive quotes (around $2000) which I cannot afford. I do have a quote for about $500 from local movers to unload the piano into the apartment from a truck, probably less if they can bring it up the stairs (that's with a crane). Which of the following options would you choose, or do you have another solution entirely? Any piano mover recommendations for NYC-Providence accepted! [more inside]
How is file-sharing proven?
How did the RIAA know that Jammie Thomas-Rasset was sharing files through Kazaa? What process is employed to detect users on these file-sharing networks? (In other words, should I be worried that the RIAA is big-brothering me?)
posted by jackypaper at 8:12 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by jackypaper at 8:12 AM PST - 16 comments
Temple vs. Beach
5 days in August: Angkor Wat or Koh Samui? [more inside]
posted by crookedneighbor at 7:53 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by crookedneighbor at 7:53 AM PST - 13 comments
Reliable info on early learning?
I have always been fascinated by children's amazing ability to learn new things FAST and now that I have a child of my own doubly so. So I am looking for evidence-based information (preferably in books) about 'early learning'. Languages come to mind first but it could be anything fun and/or useful.
To be clear (and perhaps put your mind at ease): I am not interested in pushing my daughter to do anything she will not enjoy!
end of summer honeymoon ideas from NJ?
late august/early september week or so honeymoon from NJ, suggestions? [more inside]
posted by annoyance at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by annoyance at 7:10 AM PST - 8 comments
What's the best coffee machine setup for the occasional espresso drinker?
I drink an espresso a day and two or three cappuccinos a week. I want to get a new coffee machine. [more inside]
posted by insouciant at 6:23 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by insouciant at 6:23 AM PST - 16 comments
Multiple domains, one hosting package, same content. Why?
Why does the domain I just registered and added to my existing hosting account (with 1and1) contain the same files and folders as a domain that was already on that hosting package? [more inside]
posted by entropic at 6:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by entropic at 6:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me choose a turntable.
Audiophiles, please help! I have three turntables, I want to keep one, give one to a friend, and sell the third. Can you help me rank them in terms of awesomeness? [more inside]
posted by consummate dilettante at 6:19 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by consummate dilettante at 6:19 AM PST - 7 comments
Undercover is the night
Do you know of any undercover nonfiction stories that don’t involve cops/detectives? [more inside]
Please recommend 3D software for doing leaves
Digital graphics artists, hi! I have a painting in mind--a foliate head (aka 'green man') or rather several of them, embedded in foliage. I expect the final form will be in acrylic on masonite because I want it to be bigger than any monitor or color printer I'm ever likely to have. But I want to do most of the detail prep digitally, and it will involve 3D work because I plan to stare at and think about every single one of X hundreds of leaves, sized and rotated to fit in with its neighbors. So I'm fishing for recommendations about which of the free 3D packages I should plan on using. I know the learning curve will be pretty steep and I want to pick one program and stick to it. Free candidates I know of are SketchUp, Blender, and Bryce 5, but I'll consider anything. Does any one of these, or any other one you've used, stand out from the rest for doing complex-mesh organic forms like, um, leaves? If any of them make it easy (or anyway less hard) to texture flat(ish) objects on both surfaces, that's a big plus. Thanks very much! Oh, Windows or Linux. Got no Mac.
posted by jfuller at 5:48 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by jfuller at 5:48 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me interpret an LED diagnostic sequence
Can anyone interpret this LED diagnostic sequence? [more inside]
posted by gene_machine at 4:53 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by gene_machine at 4:53 AM PST - 8 comments
Can I build a hydraulic/etc. press for recyclables on the cheap?
I have gotten into recycling in a serious way, to the point of courting others' contributions and working with an outfit (that pays well enough to pay for the longer trip) some miles away. I would like a press -- hydraulic, Archimedes screw, or something that hasn't occurred to me -- that I could use to compress cans, scrap metal, and various plastics into dense cubes, so that I'd only have to load up the gas-guzzling pickup truck once per redemption trip. [more inside]
posted by quarantine at 4:13 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by quarantine at 4:13 AM PST - 11 comments
Book values & ratings
Looking for a quick & dirty way of determining both the value & quality of a very large number of books (> 1,000). [more inside]
posted by woodman at 3:31 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by woodman at 3:31 AM PST - 9 comments
Globetrotting.
TravelFilter: What are the cheapest (but best) travel destinations in the Caribbean, Africa, and Asia (specifically, Southeast Asia)? [more inside]
posted by the NATURAL at 2:54 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by the NATURAL at 2:54 AM PST - 14 comments
I need a new laptop bag.
For certain items, I like to physically inspect them before purchasing them. I have my eye on a couple different Timbuk2 bags, most notably the Commute 2.0 Messenger Bag. Are there any stores in Boston/Cambridge that sell them? Particularly the laptop bags, the Cambridge Bike Store has some plain messenger bags, but they lack the laptop sleeve.
I'd also be open to messenger style laptop bag suggestions, as long as I can take a look at them in a local store. Thanks for the help.
(As an after thought, I travel to New York City about once a month, so a store there could work too, but I greatly prefer a Boston store)
How does one get into the business of writing stories for video games?
Tell me what I need to do, or which bums I need to kiss, to write a storyline for a video game. [more inside]
July 7
Is there any such thing as Daddyblogs?
I am looking for personal blogs written by dads. [more inside]
posted by SkylitDrawl at 11:54 PM PST - 34 comments
posted by SkylitDrawl at 11:54 PM PST - 34 comments
UU
Looking for a good Unitarian Universalist church. [more inside]
Looking for a multi-site searching template
I want to find a fairly easy-to-adapt template from which to do multiple site searching with a single term. My technical abilities are, let's say, modest. [more inside]
posted by peacay at 10:36 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by peacay at 10:36 PM PST - 3 comments
Any clue what old science film this is?
I'm trying to track down an old science film that chronicled the creation of a new volcanic island in the North Sea that formed over the period of several months. The film depicted the rapid creation of sandy beaches and then showed how quickly animal life migrated from nearby islands.
Sorry, not much to go by, but any ideas on what the name of this film might be?
Time off for "dead grandmother"?
I'm in a not great situation at my current employer and am actively looking for a new job. How do I come up with reasons why I have to leave work for interviews? [more inside]
What do I need to do to get a date?
I'm a straight male, just shy of 28, and I can't get a date to save my life. What am I doing wrong? [more inside]
Landlord gets his mail at our house, YIKES!
How we get our landlord to stop getting his mail at our house? [more inside]
Parsley, Sage, Rosemary & Thyme in NYC?
What are some good New York City (and environs) culinary herb and spice shops? [more inside]
posted by webhund at 8:54 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by webhund at 8:54 PM PST - 6 comments
Should I keep a straight face?
Will smiling really sink my job prospects? [more inside]
posted by non sum qualis eram at 8:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by non sum qualis eram at 8:46 PM PST - 17 comments
Bathroom History
At what point in history did men and women get their 'bathroom rules'?
Specifically, I'm wondering why men have public urinating and women have their own stalls always. What determined this? [more inside]
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 8:35 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 8:35 PM PST - 21 comments
Are Erector Set pieces magnetic?
Are Erector Set pieces ferromagnetic? Paramagnetic? Neither? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie at 8:25 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by Jimmie at 8:25 PM PST - 5 comments
A long day in Long Beach
I'll be spending a day in Long Beach, CA without a car. What should I do? Where should I eat? [more inside]
posted by josh at 8:11 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by josh at 8:11 PM PST - 11 comments
Tattoo translation help
I need help finding a romantic phrase in Tagalog [more inside]
posted by sporaticgenius at 7:57 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by sporaticgenius at 7:57 PM PST - 8 comments
Please help me live with myself after lying and cheating.
How can I live with myself after lying and cheating? [more inside]
Triple Sow Cow into a Watermelon?
What is the best/most awesome technique to make the biggest splash from a 1m diving board? [more inside]
posted by clearly at 7:37 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by clearly at 7:37 PM PST - 18 comments
I found the perfect job... but it's in Amsterdam
I found a job posting from a Mac software developer for a support/QA guru that pretty much sums up exactly what I want in a job right now. However, circumstances are not right for this particular position. How can I still do this as a job? [more inside]
Looking for victorian or old west style fonts.
Looking for font recommendations: something that conveys the feel of late 19th century, somewhat victorian, somewhat "old west" but not the typical "wanted dead or alive" poster style. Thanks!
I'm not an attention seeker, I'm depressed
Should I reveal my depression to my co-workers? [more inside]
What to do before sunrise?
How do I make the most of a new (but doomed) relationship? [more inside]
What should I review for software engineering technical interviews?
I've decided to start searching for a new job, and I'm incredibly nervous about the technical interviews that software engineering jobs often require. How hard are technical interviews? What are some things I should review before going to one? [more inside]
What's a good FPS for two people to play on a LAN?
What's a good FPS for two people to play on a LAN? [more inside]
How do I prepare for the death of my mother?
how do i prepare for the death of my mother?... for which i am completely, utterly, unprepared.... more inside... [more inside]
Last minute restaurant recommendations
Last-minute restaurant recommendations for Salzburg, Lucerne and Munich! [more inside]
What should I get my boyfriend for his birthday?
Gift-filter: Help me think of an awesome birthday gift for someone who recovered my stolen purse.. and who happens to be my boyfriend? [more inside]
How to handoff cell to land line
I have two new iPhones. I also have a land line in my house. My cell signal in my house is poor at best. I like my land line so I'm going to keep it. I would like my cell phone to transfer to my land line when I'm home so I can get cell calls at home. I can't seem to find a product that will hand off my cell calls to my land line. Does such a thing exist?
What conversations are a MUST before two people get married?
What conversations are a MUST before two people get married? [more inside]
BA vs AS and career choices
An appeal to very patient people: Please help us plan our financial/academic future! [more inside]
Don't Know Much About Mainframes, So I'm Intrigued...
Canadian Mutual Fund Filter: Funds Ending in Class
When a Canadian mutual fund ends in the word class, eg the AGF Canadian Stock Class, how is that fund different to ones that end in fund, such as the AGF Canadian Stock Fund? Are they different funds? Acuity Short Term Income Class is an example of a "class" fund where there isn't also a "fund" fund offered.
How is government a business?
Do governments use business models? How can I learn more about how government conceives of itself and operates using business concepts and processes? [more inside]
posted by kitcat at 3:33 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by kitcat at 3:33 PM PST - 11 comments
Direct deposit is overrated
Is my employer allowed to insist that I get paid through direct deposit? I live in California.
posted by aniola at 3:31 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by aniola at 3:31 PM PST - 19 comments
Help us be happy in Houston
Moving to Houston - new job in the Sugar land area. *Sigh* Is there any reason to be positive about this? [more inside]
I need some poker buddies
Where to meet and make friends with real men? [more inside]
can we get to sesame street?
question about copyright infringement regarding sesame street characters. [more inside]
How has droughts in Australia (Brisbane, Melbourne) impacted perceptions of climate change?
How have landscapes transformed by drought in Australia (esp. Brisbane or Melbourne) impacted people's perceptions of climate change? [more inside]
posted by GIMG at 3:00 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by GIMG at 3:00 PM PST - 11 comments
I slapped my Girlfriend
I am not a violent person. I wanted to know if anyone who considers them self nonviolent has been in a violent relationship or used violence in a relationship. [more inside]
looking to talk to older adults about sex
I am a Toronto-based artist researching aging and sexuality for an upcoming project. I'm looking to talk to people over the age of 65 who can be quite candid about their sexuality. I'm looking for suggestions as to where I can find people to talk to. I'm trying some obvious places like Craigslist and Lavalife with some success and wondering if anybody has any other ideas. And if the people live in/around Toronto, that's even better, but not essential. Thanks.
Intro to EDI/X12/edifact
EDI Programing. I need some help, getting stated in programing EDI/x12/EDIFACT/ect... I looking for good internet how to sources, books I may be-able to find at my local library, and information where I can find "free" edi tables [sources]. I'm also looking to wring my code in VB.net - will that be a problem or should I stick with C[x]
- Thanks
posted by comasight at 2:54 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by comasight at 2:54 PM PST - 3 comments
What new wavey song was this that played on sirius 22 (1st Wave) "saturday night safety dance party"
Sirius Filter: What new wavey song was this that played on sirius 22 (1st Wave) "saturday night safety dance party". it came on AFTER view to a kill, and the refrain had the word "sonofab*tch" repeated over and over. the verses were very short and mostly consisted of sentences about b*tches and harleys..... LOTS of MENTIONS ABOUT harley davidsons....
posted by chasles at 2:48 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by chasles at 2:48 PM PST - 5 comments
Questions about writing and selling a computer program.
A while back I decided to write a checkbook db in Access that would have some budgeting and other functionality I really wanted. We've been using it for three years now and I still love it. It does things and has reports that no other checkbook programs out there have (as far as I can tell) and I think others would like it too, so I'm wondering about getting it written and trying to sell it. (continued-->) [more inside]
posted by atm at 2:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by atm at 2:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Same sentence, different language, still makes sense?
Are they any sentences that can be said in one language, but also understood in a different language (albeit with a different meaning)? [more inside]
how to find a good neurologist?
Can anyone recommend a great Neurologist in Los Angeles (preferably close to Cedars-Sinai) or advise me how to find one? [more inside]
What do you mean you're not having a wedding?
What are the requirements for my fiance and I (both US citizens) to get married in Guatemala? [more inside]
Need help appealing a real estate assessment?
Where to find data to appeal a real estate assessment? [more inside]
posted by justkevin at 1:42 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by justkevin at 1:42 PM PST - 3 comments
Can Outlook attachments change themselves?
Is it possible for an email attachment in Outlook to 'update' itself from a network drive? My attachment is not the same now as it was when I first received and viewed it. [more inside]
posted by youngergirl44 at 1:39 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by youngergirl44 at 1:39 PM PST - 14 comments
Tell me about moving to South Korea.
We're moving to South Korea! We've never been to Asia! Tell us what to expect! More inside! (!!) [more inside]
What vegetables can I try in Japanese Curry to replace potatoes?
What vegetables can I try in Japanese Curry? We usually make it with chicken, carrots, potatoes, and green pepper. I am looking for a way to cut the carbohydrates so would like to replace the potatoes with a lower-carb option. Please only make suggestions that you have tried and tasted good, no idle speculation.
Freelance web design - how do you estimate hours?
Freelance web designers - what factors do you use to estimate the number of hours you'll spend on a project? I'm looking for examples of reasonable rough estimates (based on scope). [more inside]
Sergeant Pay Grade
What would a Staff Sergeant (E-6) for the Minnesota Army National Guard doing convoy security in Iraq make per month? He's married with two kids doing combat duty.
That's what my cousin's husband is doing right now. Some of the family were trying to guess how much she gets kicked back to her.
Health insurance?
Can anyone suggest insurance coverage for a student? [more inside]
posted by djduckie at 12:52 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by djduckie at 12:52 PM PST - 6 comments
Where in Chicago can someone get in a bit of trouble?
Where do young adults (late teens, early 20s) "hang out" in Chicago? [more inside]
posted by arniec at 12:46 PM PST - 41 comments
posted by arniec at 12:46 PM PST - 41 comments
Can I shop around for an appraiser when refinancing my home?
When refinancing my home, can I transfer my appraisal between lenders, or must I pay for a new appraisal with every lender as I'm shopping around for the best deal? [more inside]
Management for People Who Hate Management
Management books for someone skeptical about becoming a manager? [more inside]
posted by NemesisVex at 12:20 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by NemesisVex at 12:20 PM PST - 10 comments
Ticket please
Could someone reccomend me a lightweight/easy to use web/email based support ticket management tool?
Preferebly open source.
posted by nam3d at 12:06 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by nam3d at 12:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Independent Organic Products?
List of organic brands (Food/Cosmetics/Cleaning products) that are not subsidiaries of major corporations?
Examples: Nature's Gate, EarthBalance.
Have already used this and this.
posted by pleasantries at 12:05 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by pleasantries at 12:05 PM PST - 17 comments
RV'ing in Italy
Ok, I conquered the US, now I want to go RV'ing in Italy!! Anyone with experience? [more inside]
posted by pearlybob at 11:45 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by pearlybob at 11:45 AM PST - 8 comments
Dear Dr. AskMe, I know you are not my doctor.
I have a lady problem. Removing my uterus and storing it in my closet until I next need it isn't an option. Please help me find a lady solution. More (TMI) inside. [more inside]
How do I get allmusic to display the correct album cover?
Any tips for getting allmusic to correct the artwork in their entry on my album? [more inside]
Hair Growth/Replacement
I am losing hair big time. What is the best way to have some hair on the head? It should be cheapest and best.. Is there anyone help me out?
Ipod photo/video, with out the pesky photo and video capabilites
120gb Ipod video. Despite having the proper cabling, I can not enable the photo viewer to show photos on a TV. I have googled, but to no avail [more inside]
How does a land contract work?
Is buying a home on land contract or as a lease option ever a good idea? [more inside]
posted by howrobotsaremade at 10:53 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by howrobotsaremade at 10:53 AM PST - 6 comments
Don't let the door hit you... in song...
Musical mavens of Metafilter, please recommend some upbeat break up songs. [more inside]
What do we know about gregariousness in human behavior?
What do we know about gregariousness in human behavior? [more inside]
How do I capture a small part of a long video stream?
I want to capture a small part of a long video stream from the web. And I want it in mp4. [more inside]
Please help me identify this song from the trailer for a short film.
[Trailer music filter] Please help me identify this song from the trailer for a short film. [more inside]
posted by sharkfu at 10:13 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by sharkfu at 10:13 AM PST - 8 comments
Finger Pickin Good
FingerPickinGoodFilter: I've been learning some new tunes on my guitar, and I've discovered that I really love playing songs that involve plucking two strings at once. Is there a name for this technique? Can you suggest some new songs for me to learn? [more inside]
posted by gnutron at 10:04 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by gnutron at 10:04 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I do this right?
I want to do savings/401k right this time - how do i do that? [more inside]
Tell me where to camp outside of pdx.
Where should I camp this weekend in Oregon? [more inside]
posted by Lutoslawski at 9:50 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Lutoslawski at 9:50 AM PST - 13 comments
Paper pushing en espanol
What online tutorials or books are best for learning literacy only in Spanish? [more inside]
Something sticky..
What specific product should I use to mount a 40 pound slab of slate to the wall? [more inside]
Am I supposed to just avoid the beach in between waxes? That doesn't seem right.
It takes weeks for bikini line hair to grow long enough to wax, so what do you do if you frequently are going to the beach or pool during the summer? What do you do between waxes? Also, how do you manage unsightly bumps? [more inside]
Why can't I use a period in my domain name like other sites do?
Let's say my name is Fred McMurry. Let's say that I want a new domain name for myself, but I don't want fredmcmurry.net or fred-mcmurry.net but rather I want fred.mcmurry.net -- it seems that the rule is no periods in your domain name. Okay, got it, except why does google have maps.google.com and mail.google.com -- maybe someone here can tell me how I can buy mcmurry.net and then turn that into fred.mcmurry.net? [more inside]
posted by dancestoblue at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by dancestoblue at 9:23 AM PST - 14 comments
Where are the unpaved places for running in San Francisco?
I've started a running program and need new outdoor places to run in San Francisco (not new outdoor routes). [more inside]
Why would a job application say that one can omit whether or not he or she has a felony conviction if it was in New York or Hawaii?
Why would a job application say that one can omit whether or not he or she has a felony conviction if it was in New York or Hawaii? [more inside]
Can I reverse my hair loss?
My hair is getting crazy-thin around my face from frequently pulling my hair back. Will anything make it grow back? [more inside]
Lied der Terror
First ever opera audition this week and I’m terrified. Help me overcome my nerves and perform like a pro! [more inside]
posted by philotes at 8:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by philotes at 8:58 AM PST - 11 comments
How to Handle Partial Subtitles with Handbrake
Using Handbrake, is there a way to put subtitles onto DVD when they are interspersed in the real movie? Example: the movie Defiance had some English subtitles when characters spoke Russian/German. These didn't come through when I made my first trial run disc. So basically I'm asking for situational subtitles if I can call them that and not the full movie-lenght subtitle added throughout the whole movie. Thanks for your input.
posted by snap_dragon at 8:52 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by snap_dragon at 8:52 AM PST - 5 comments
Concatewhat?
I need to merge two Excel sheets with some common fields, but the most advanced formula I've ever used is Autosum. [more inside]
posted by thebazilist at 8:50 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by thebazilist at 8:50 AM PST - 9 comments
Is there a way to watch the Michael Jackson memorial AFTER it's over, online?
Is there a way to watch the Michael Jackson memorial AFTER it's over, online? [more inside]
Mysterious Extra Character in WordPress Blog
I recently set up a website using WordPress, and somehow there is an extra character being inserted before the start of every page. [more inside]
posted by mikepop at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by mikepop at 8:23 AM PST - 9 comments
Surviving the weekend with my cranky right-wing grandparents.
My elderly grandparents live 45 minutes south of Orlando. My husband and I are visiting them next weekend. What do we do while we're there to minimize drama and maybe have a bit of fun? [more inside]
Breaking a lease and keeping the deposit?
Chicago Lease-breaking Filter: Advice for confronting a negligent landlord after the lease has been broken? [more inside]
How do I remotely access a mysql database with ssh on windows?
How do I remotely access a mysql database with ssh on windows? [more inside]
Please help me get rid of audio and add a time code in mpg files.
I am looking for software that is able to take out the audio and add a time code to .mpg files I get from my camcorder. I know there are lots of programs that can add the time code, but I'm hoping someone knows a free/low cost program that can easily do both.
Help me avoid being outsourced
What would be a good niche for an American technical writer looking to avoid being outsourced to offshore competitors? [more inside]
[Bookfilter] Help me find a book from my mother's childhood!
For years, my mom has been talking about tracking down a children's book she remembers reading in the 50's. She swears it's part of the Little Golden Books series, and it tells the story of a town that feeds a snowman ice cream until he explodes, causing the town to be blanketed with ice cream. Does this ring any bells? [more inside]
posted by Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld at 7:40 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld at 7:40 AM PST - 4 comments
A Sopranos question
I was watching my old Sopranos DVDs last night and a question came up. When Tony's crew show up at a construction site and just sit around in lawn chairs eating donuts...what the the heck are they really doing and why?
How to license a small desktop application?
We have a small windows desktop business application designed for us by a local independent developer that we would like to market and sell to existing and new clients, but we neither we (nor our developer) has any experience of how to easily protect it using some kind of licensing method. [more inside]
h8 renting.
All signs point to illegal activity on the part of my landlord, and paying the rent in cash certainly isn't helping the situation. What are our options (in DC?) [more inside]
Fun games or pastimes for a family reunion?
What game should I bring to my family reunion? [more inside]
posted by futility closet at 6:08 AM PST - 42 comments
posted by futility closet at 6:08 AM PST - 42 comments
Bike chewing through inner tubes
Bike gurus: What's causing these weird grooves on my inner tubes? [more inside]
posted by cillit bang at 5:48 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by cillit bang at 5:48 AM PST - 10 comments
Extracting MTS AVCHD audio
What's the best way to extract audio from MTS (AVCHD) video file into CD-writable format (WAV or MP3) on a low-powered Windows XP laptop (netbook)? Free/cheap and simple software is preferable.
How to incorporate a museum entry pin into a gift
Give me some ideas for something fun and thoughtful to do with a museum entry pin thingy. [more inside]
Great Hats in Boston
Any recommendations for a hat seller in Boston (preferably Cambridge)? I'm looking for a nice quality Panama-ish hat and can't find anything beyond Lidz which sells ball caps.
Once I have a hat, I'll tip it to you in thanks.
Do I move my kids from their dad?
Would my three kids (17, 15, 10) be happier if we left the same town their dad lives in? I can't figure out if I'm allowing prolonged damage to my kids by letting them stay here because their dad is down the road but NEVER wants to see them. And where he lives bothers them (more later). [more inside]
posted by dzaz at 4:21 AM PST - 47 comments
posted by dzaz at 4:21 AM PST - 47 comments
What novelty bits can I put in a going away card?
What funny little novelty items could I put in a going away pack for my girlfriend who is going to Australia for the summer? [more inside]
posted by lukeo05 at 3:59 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by lukeo05 at 3:59 AM PST - 12 comments
Kindle DX: What will I miss if I buy outside the U.S.?
I live in Romania and I'm considering a Kindle DX. (Sony Reader is a crappy competitor and the iRex products are expensive).
What features will I miss if I bring the Kindle to Romania? Does it still worth it? [more inside]
posted by danburzo at 3:05 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by danburzo at 3:05 AM PST - 6 comments
Is anyone else getting quasi-spammed by, I assume, the DNC?
Has anyone else who gave to the Obama campaign or whose email address is otherwise in the possession of the DNC recently had themselves added to mailing lists for local Democrat congressional candidates? [more inside]
posted by DecemberBoy at 2:00 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by DecemberBoy at 2:00 AM PST - 26 comments
HP MediaSmart Server EX487 and a VPN Connection
I'm thinking about adding the HP MediaSmart Server EX487 to my home network. I have multiple computers in my apartment (all Windows PCs), including a work machine that is always connected via VPN to my office (to acccess Outlook, a shared drive, etc.). Will the work machine's VPN connection cause any difficulties, or prevent me from utilizing the HP for file sharing, printing, back up, etc. for my work machine, or any of my home machines?
How to transfer land without the exchange of money.
My grandmother has some land up in northern Ontario, near Cochrane I believe. She wishes to sign this land over to me, not in her will but before that in which I'm far from prepared for. This land was willed to her from a family member before her along with the mineral rights on the land(a rare thing in Canada where most land mineral rights belong to the government.) As we would like to preserve the ownership of the mineral rights to our family regardless of there being anything worth mining up there. Seeing as theres no money being transferred to or from either party what can I expect to have to do to put this in motion. [more inside]
The Ultimate Coffee Showdown
French Press vs. Aerobie Aeropress -- I'm torn! [more inside]
posted by Autarky at 12:09 AM PST - 37 comments
posted by Autarky at 12:09 AM PST - 37 comments
July 6
How do I form the First Church of [Insert Celebrity Name Here]
How do I start my own church in California? If L. Ron Hubbard can have a church, why can't I? I have tried searching for "how to start a church" on google and askmefi, but no luck. I think there's something about filing a 501c non-profit form, but there are a lot of forms for similar things (non-profit raffle? commercial coventurer?? what the crap?). [more inside]
posted by runcibleshaw at 11:04 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by runcibleshaw at 11:04 PM PST - 22 comments
wtf mahadev?
Some taxis (in Vancouver, perhaps elsewhere too?) have Mahadev stencilled on the back bumper. What the heck is that about, mefites?
posted by bellbellbell at 10:45 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by bellbellbell at 10:45 PM PST - 12 comments
Malta, but not without a way to cool off, baby!
Malta (perhaps Gozo) holiday tips - can you recommend a great holiday home with a fenced pool? [more inside]
Gotta Get Away
Why has iChat stopped setting my status as Away? [more inside]
Shoe bee, do we do?
Do golf shoes really make a difference for a 21 handicapper? [more inside]
Firefox Frustration
WebDesignFilter: Why is Firefox resizing my images? [more inside]
posted by chrisalbon at 9:47 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by chrisalbon at 9:47 PM PST - 7 comments
In the Navy, the Royal Navy...
What can I expect as the partner of a British Royal Navy officer? [more inside]
posted by so much modern time at 9:40 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by so much modern time at 9:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Wither art thou, Slimer?
Science, why hast thou forsaken me? Help me work out why my PVA slime isn't slimy. [more inside]
FUNNY HEALTH TITLE
I'd like to lose the bit of fat that has been with me for as long as I can remember. What should I include in my diet/workout regimen? [more inside]
receptions depends on time of day, time of year, and direction facing?
I need help/advice fixing my Sirius reception (before I decide to fix it myself with a ball-peen hammer). Horrible reception during certain times of the year, during certain times of the day, and driving certain directions. [more inside]
posted by ChrisLSU at 8:57 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by ChrisLSU at 8:57 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you work with an obnoxious Type A boss?
Husband about to quit new job after two weeks because of obnoxious boss. I sympathize, but need advice, please. [more inside]
posted by vickyverky at 8:05 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by vickyverky at 8:05 PM PST - 43 comments
Your thoughts on privacy certification?
When considering a sites privacy certification would it bother you if it was from eTrust or do you much prefer TRUSTe? or would you be happy with either?
Where does my spirituality lie?
I don't follow a religion, and my spiritual life feels so empty without one that it bothers me enough to disrupt daily life.
I believe in nature spirits, and I have a strong spiritual connection with nature. However, I also feel a connection to Christianity that I can't quite identify. [more inside]
Demoted because of mistake in hiring process; should I fight it?
I was demoted at work without being told. They claim it was a mistake. Do I fight it? How? [more inside]
Fluid bubble in the ear, and I'm STILL having after effects!
It started with a really bad sinus infection, but it's been 5 months and I am still worried something permanent has happened, and the fluid could happen again the next time I get sick. [more inside]
Adult Asperger's is [Maybe] Confusing Me
I'm worried that I might have adult Asperger's or some similar social disorder that is keeping me from living a full and happy life. Lots of details after the jump. [more inside]
posted by fantine at 6:18 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by fantine at 6:18 PM PST - 43 comments
Long Weekend Road Trip Leaving from Central NJ
Help us narrow down our choices for an extended weekend road trip leaving from central NJ. [more inside]
Want more women
I am happily married, but regretful about being so chaste when I was single. How can I fix this? [more inside]
How to compartmentalize and get centered during a rough time.
How to compartmentalize and get centered during a rough time. [more inside]
Laura Ingalls Wilder was herding cows by this age
When is a child old enough to leave alone for short periods? [more inside]
Help filter my furnace.
Our current central air conditioner uses 20x25x2 filters, which seem to be an odd size (after searching the aisles for a bit, I asked at the local big box hardware store and the ever-so-helpful worker there implied that I was insane & there was no such thing). Anyway, I've searched online a bit & some places do indeed sell them, but I was wondering -- would it be ridiculous to just stack two 20x25x1 filters together to save myself the trouble of special ordering the correct size?
Help me bake a cake!
I have never baked in my entire life. Now I must bake an amazing cake. Halp plz n thnks! [more inside]
Twitter Filter: Making the business case
How to present the business case for using Twitter, Facebook, Friendfeed et al to drive our company's business [more inside]
posted by Ezrie at 4:53 PM PST - 14 comments
posted by Ezrie at 4:53 PM PST - 14 comments
Reasonable Car Repair?
What are reasonable expectations between car repair shops / mechanics and their customers? Specific scenario inside.. [more inside]
posted by kanuck at 4:48 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by kanuck at 4:48 PM PST - 13 comments
How to make my thermos flask not ruin my coffee?
How to make my thermos flask not ruin my coffee? [more inside]
posted by pompomtom at 4:35 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by pompomtom at 4:35 PM PST - 15 comments
Is it stupid to choose unemployment during a recession?
Is it stupid to choose unemployment during a recession? [more inside]
Prius Battery Replacement
Is there and GOOD and CHEAP way to replace a Prius battery? [more inside]
Mixological Mixtape?
I'm giving a friend a copy of Everyday Drinking (an excellent book, belongs in everyone's library) for his birthday and would like to include a mixtape ... Give to me your finest songs about boozes, parties and/or hangovers! [more inside]
USA Mailbox for magazines?
Has anyone based outside US figured out cost effective mail forwarding service to take advantage of cheap magazine subscription rates? [more inside]
Why did my Wordpress .htaccess file change or become corrupt?
I have a Wordpress blog (v2.8) that sudden started displaying an Internal Server Error message. My host (Dreamhost) found a problem with my .htaccess file. I didn't do anything to cause the problem so I am wondering what happened and if it could happen again.
I "fixed" it by replacing it with one that does nothing. I am also wondering what the file should contain. I know what its purpose is, but not much more than that. [more inside]
posted by 14580 at 3:02 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by 14580 at 3:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Disco Inferno
Jackson-o-mania (and the nonstop repeats of "Don't Stop Till You Get Enough" among his other records) has made me wonder: what disco songs do we still listen to today? Or, in other words, what disco is actually good? Presumably, staying power is some sort of indicator of how good (or, at the very least, how camp) they are.
posted by ocherdraco at 2:59 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by ocherdraco at 2:59 PM PST - 45 comments
He ain't heavy, he's my single speed.
I've bought a frankenstein bicycle and want to fix it up. Need help with identification and suggestions. [more inside]
posted by monocultured at 2:56 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by monocultured at 2:56 PM PST - 9 comments
Need advice on cat urination issue
Cat behavior question: urinating outside (directly outside) the litterbox. Vet has ruled out any blood issues or urinary blockages. [more inside]
How can I work through my work-related anxiety?
Recommendations for overcoming fear and anxiety about work? [more inside]
Adding a bathroom from scratch?
Adding a bathroom to an old house from scratch? [more inside]
posted by kmz at 2:49 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by kmz at 2:49 PM PST - 6 comments
6 or 1/2 dozen the other?
Consulting engineering is driving me up the wall. Would being a patent agent be any better? [more inside]
What is the cheapest way to send $4k USD from Greece to US?
What is the cheapest way to send $4k USD from Greece to US? [more inside]
posted by lupefiasco at 2:36 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by lupefiasco at 2:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Writer needs to spend time with an Asperger's. In Belgium.
Writing an Asperger character : how can I get to know enough about Asperger's syndrom ? Please bear in mind that I live in Belgium. [more inside]
posted by Baud at 2:19 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by Baud at 2:19 PM PST - 13 comments
Searching for information on writing children's television. What resources am I missing?
Searching for information on writing children's television. What resources am I missing? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector at 2:05 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by UMDirector at 2:05 PM PST - 1 comment
I need advice on vitamins and supplements.
The vitamin/ supplement aisle of Whole Foods scares the hell out of me, I'd like some advice please! [more inside]
Ideas for "non-lame" activities for a wedding reception?
Me and the fiancée are getting married on August 1st. The plans for the ceremony are set in stone at this point, but we're still partially in the planning stages for the reception. From the beginning, we've worked hard to avoid the usual wedding clichés. Right now, though, we've got a bit of a planner's block going on. That's why we turn to you for ideas and insights. [more inside]
posted by lifeless at 2:02 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by lifeless at 2:02 PM PST - 21 comments
Short-term apartment rental near Belmont, MA (McLean Hospital)?
I'm going to be in a "partial hospitalizaton" program at Harvard's McLean Hospital in Belmont, Mass. I need to find a place to stay for 10-14 nights, preferably a short-term apartment rental. Any ideas for finding vacation apartment-style arrangements within walking or train distance? [more inside]
Is it safe/practical/advisable to spank someone who's wearing a butt plug?
Kinky folks: is it safe/practical/advisable to spank someone who's wearing a butt plug? What should I keep in mind while doing it? [more inside]
Measuring improvement in ADHD symptoms
I have begun treatment for adult ADHD. What things can I do during the next several weeks to objectively measure my progress? [more inside]
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 1:52 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by [user was fined for this post] at 1:52 PM PST - 7 comments
Credit rejection... identity theft?
Surprise credit denial... of 4 cited reasons, two do not seem possible. Trying to rule out possibilities before I conclude there has been identity theft. So: can anything else be termed "mortgage" besides a home loan? What about "current credit card accounts?" [more inside]
Which is the best book for a reasonably in-depth introduction to American politics and particularly the workings of The White House?
Which is the best book for a reasonably in-depth introduction to American politics and particularly the workings of The White House? [more inside]
There's a hole in the bucket, dear Liza, dear Liza...
Asking for a friend: I am at my wits end. How can I get my husband to get back on track and do what needs to get done? [more inside]
MBA to academia?
Is completing my MBA a logical step towards a career in academia? [more inside]
20 In 1 - How Do I Send JPEG's In One Folder
I have 30 jpeg photos that I would like to send as one file. I have Mac. How would I go about doing that? [more inside]
Mystic Forest Friend
How uncommon was the bobcat(?) sighting I had yesterday in Marin, California? Pictures here. I.e., are there offically people who track these things and would like to know about it? I was near Muir beach and luckily had a decent camera on me... [more inside]
Coffee Certified By Both Fair Trade and Rainforest Alliance?
Coffee filter (!): Is there any type of coffee available for purchase that's certified Fair Trade and also certified by the Rainforest Alliance?
I acted like a bad sister
I've hurt my older sister's feelings by being thoughtless and neglecting to include her in the mother's day plan my younger sister and I made for our mom. I am currently crafting an apology letter, but I really want to make it up to her and I'm not sure best how. I would love some ideas. [more inside]
What perforated kitchen implement is used for soaking leaves, etc.?
What perforated kitchen implement is used for soaking leaves, etc.? [more inside]
posted by adipocere at 12:34 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by adipocere at 12:34 PM PST - 11 comments
Accio oxford!
Who sells French Toast (or similar) school uniform shirts in the summer in New York City? [more inside]
posted by miniminimarket at 12:30 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by miniminimarket at 12:30 PM PST - 12 comments
Kindle or Sony Reader - International Edition
I am looking to buy an e-reader, most likely Kindle 2 (or DX) or Sony Reader PRS-700. I live in Puerto Rico and was interested in international access. [more inside]
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by dances_with_sneetches at 12:16 PM PST - 7 comments
How does a working drunk get sober?
Looking for info regarding employer disability laws relating to alcohol rehab in state of Conneticut. [more inside]
Should I just send away for 6 phone books and sit down with some post-its?
I would like to find an internship for next summer at an ad agency in eastern Ontario or somewhere reasonably close by in the US (think NYC, Chicago, etc). Unfortunately, my school doesn't engage in a lot of recruiting partnerships with ad agencies. Is there some type of industry insider directory I could consult for a list of potential ad agencies to call up about information interviews and such? [more inside]
posted by Phire at 12:06 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Phire at 12:06 PM PST - 10 comments
ticket scalpers near staples center in LA?
best intersection near staples center in los angeles to find potential ticket scalpers for michael jackson memorial? [more inside]
Can Priceless be a little less expensive?
Dog/cat food filter: our priceless animals are eating us out of house and home, but that's because we feed them super expensive food. Help me find food that is good quality (or even suggestions on food I can make), but won't break the bank. [more inside]
Help me find interesting churches
I'm looking for significant, interesting, or unusual churches (for architectural, cultural and/or religious reasons) from around the world. More thoughts inside. [more inside]
posted by filthy light thief at 11:52 AM PST - 48 comments
posted by filthy light thief at 11:52 AM PST - 48 comments
Food alchemy...what's changing exactly?
I like almonds (the nut) and cherries (the fruit), but once they're "processed" in any way, the flavor changes and I dislike it to the point where it'll almost make me queasy. Even baked almond slices on a croissant, for example (to a lesser extent) or something like a Yoplait natural yogurt (which I just tried and was what prompted me to write this) which actually has little bits of cherry has a component to the taste that I find really distasteful. And don't even get me started on almond or cherry "flavor". [more inside]
posted by edjusted at 11:48 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by edjusted at 11:48 AM PST - 12 comments
Boulevards in New Orleans
What is the local term for those grassy areas that run down the middle of boulevards in New Orleans? [more inside]
posted by little_c at 11:45 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by little_c at 11:45 AM PST - 7 comments
Save the fur(niture)!
Catfilter: how can we find our cat's motivation for shredding furniture and redirect him to a more fabric-friendly activity? [more inside]
posted by tigerjade at 11:39 AM PST - 22 comments
posted by tigerjade at 11:39 AM PST - 22 comments
Why was my pie filling runny when warm but firm when cool
Why was my peach pie filling runny when warm but firm when cool? [more inside]
posted by crLLC at 11:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by crLLC at 11:39 AM PST - 6 comments
Like Sugar and Halva
I've been asked to read a Persian poem for a friend's Persian/Taiwanese wedding, and I am beginning to panic as the date approaches. I can speak and understand some rudimentary Farsi, but that is not helping me very much in my search. [more inside]
Can has squamous text?
If I posted AskMes with any great frequency, this could be construed as a waste of a question, but: That Zalgo thread. What do I need to do to see it properly? I'm on xp/ff3.5 and I'm seeing little boxes with numbers in them.
posted by juv3nal at 11:31 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by juv3nal at 11:31 AM PST - 16 comments
What have I done to offend you, kitty?
Why is my roommates' cat hissing at me, and what should I do to convince her to stop? [more inside]
posted by fermion at 11:25 AM PST - 21 comments
posted by fermion at 11:25 AM PST - 21 comments
How should I point my two nearly-identical domains?
Do I keep two domains separate but identical, or do I pick one and point the other to it? [more inside]
posted by jaffacakerhubarb at 11:23 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by jaffacakerhubarb at 11:23 AM PST - 6 comments
Anyone know a practical way to get packages forwarded from the US to Canada?
How can I get a package forwarded to me from the US? [more inside]
Car won't start
Help Me find out what wrong with my car, or find a mechanic i can trust in Laguna Niguel, CA. [more inside]
posted by unsurmountable at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by unsurmountable at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Where to buy fitness equipment in SF
Where in San Francisco can I buy a few pieces of fitness equipment, with a Washington DC bonus [more inside]
posted by moochoo at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by moochoo at 11:06 AM PST - 3 comments
Excel savings template
Can anyone recommend a good template for tracking multiple savings account balances in Excel? [more inside]
posted by IanMorr at 11:02 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by IanMorr at 11:02 AM PST - 5 comments
How was it proved that mass exerts the gravitic forces?
How was it proved that gravitation was a function of mass? [more inside]
posted by Lorc at 11:00 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Lorc at 11:00 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I obtain measurements of exterior corporate signage at the top of skyscrapers...from the ground?
How do I obtain measurements of exterior corporate signage at the top of skyscrapers...from the ground? [more inside]
What are we looking at here?
SociologyFilter: "We are living in a society in which our perception is directed almost as often to representations as it is to ‘reality’" (Scott Lash). Any recommended writings on this notion, more recent than Baudrillard and Eco, and preferably with an emphasis on film, will be eagerly devoured.
Good Things to Know Before Starting a New Job
NewJobFilter: What are the kinds of things you like to know (or wish you had known) before starting a new job? All walks of life welcome, though I'm especially interested in the experiences of folks at law firms. [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 10:43 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell at 10:43 AM PST - 16 comments
What do you wish you would have known before you sold your house?
What do you wish you would have known before you sold your house? [more inside]
posted by Twicketface at 10:26 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by Twicketface at 10:26 AM PST - 18 comments
Attack of the spam
A particular post on my (wordpress) blog just got hit with over 10 spam comments in 3 minutes. I've disabled comments on that post for now, but what's going on? [more inside]
posted by hibbersk at 10:25 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by hibbersk at 10:25 AM PST - 5 comments
I'd pay like a million dollars for a simple pair of black shoes
I'm 27 and feel like I dress like a teenager. How can I update my look whilst retaining quirkiness and personality? [more inside]
posted by mippy at 10:22 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by mippy at 10:22 AM PST - 27 comments
Where to stand at Fenway?
I have Standing-Room-Only tickets for the Red Sox at Fenway tonight - where should I stand? [more inside]
Looking for an iPhone GTD app, with a small twist
Help me find a todo app (preferably a GTD one) for the iPhone that meets my very particular(?) needs. [more inside]
Wagner any good? Not THAT Wagner.
Anyone have any experience with Wagner Paint Sprayers? [more inside]
posted by te1contar at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by te1contar at 10:02 AM PST - 9 comments
Why are the casts of tv shows referred to the way they are?
What determines how people get referred to in tv credits? [more inside]
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 9:59 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by Dormant Gorilla at 9:59 AM PST - 3 comments
What kind of TV should I buy?
I want to read while in Califorinia
Will be living between Joshua Tree and LA county for 3 months...how do I get a library card? [more inside]
posted by Jesus Malverde at 9:47 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Jesus Malverde at 9:47 AM PST - 12 comments
Gear Porn
Tomorrow, my boyfriend and I will be photographed nude and somewhat covered in electronics (music making equipment and cords). Is there anyway to attach expensive, somewhat heavy mixers and controllers to our bodies? [more inside]
Free Wifi
I am responsible for managing a small coffeehouse. We are currently offering free wifi to our customers. We are looking for an option to restrict our internet access. There are two possible options we are considering: 1. Have a redirected landing page for a customer first logging onto our network. This would allow us to capture their e-mail address, have them agree to an AUP, etc. 2. Install a more elaborate software system to give our customers custom access codes, etc. Our wireless router is a Linksys WRT160N. Thank you.
Creative temping in Denver
Can anyone recommend a Denver temp agency for "creatives" or for "information professionals"? [more inside]
posted by scratch at 8:57 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by scratch at 8:57 AM PST - 3 comments
WTF, Mom?
Mom managed to make me feel like crap (again) during a family holiday. Do I confront now, confront later, or just let it go? [more inside]
Mmmbap
How do I get my bebimbap rice crispy? [more inside]
Help me think through negotiation commission structure
I will be negotiating salary and compensation structure. Starting this month, I will be selling health insurance to companies and individuals. What are some typical compensation arrangements I should be aware of? What other considerations should I keep in mind? [more inside]
Minding the gap
Best way to seal tiny gaps between the hardwood floors and the baseboards? [more inside]
Choosing X61 tablet or the Motion LE1600?
Help me choose a slate/convertible tablet: Thinkpad X61 or the Motion LE1600? [more inside]
posted by tonci at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by tonci at 8:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Hanging photographs with cheesecloth.
A two part kitchenware/decorating question. Ok, the two parts have not much to do with each other. Except they are both in my house. a) how to hang large photographic prints without frames in a way that looks cool and b) I'm making a lot of yogurt these days and straining it with cheesecloth. The cheesecloth gets kind of funky after a while. What can I use instead or how can I wash it? [more inside]
flightless bird
I'm having difficulty restoring my thunderbird profile. [more inside]
I know enough not to say, "Bork bork bork!"
I am going to be studying in Sweden for five months! What do I need to know to make it as beneficial an experience as possible? [more inside]
What's the best way to carry all my stuff outside when I work out?
What's the best way to carry keys, water, mp3 player, and wallet when you're working out outside? Do you have a favorite fanny pack (how...not chic) or have you come up with some alternative arrangement? Would you please share? [more inside]
posted by melodykramer at 7:33 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by melodykramer at 7:33 AM PST - 32 comments
Bill Nye should be a Mefite.
What are some simple experiments that help explain complicated phenomena? [more inside]
What is the fastest way to transfer money from one US bank account to another?
I need to transfer a large some of money from a relative's bank account to my account at a different bank as fast as possible - how? [more inside]
posted by Eggbert42 at 6:43 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Eggbert42 at 6:43 AM PST - 29 comments
Why is my hair dryer flashing green inside?
Should I eat use this? Cheapo hair dryer suddenly flashing green light inside. What's going on? [more inside]
Help me find some books on the history of radical politics in the NW!
Help me find some good books on this history of radical labor movements in the US (specifically dealing with the NW if possible)! [more inside]
Why do witnesses testifying before congress need lawyers?
Why do witnesses testifying before congress need lawyers? [more inside]
posted by IndigoJones at 6:21 AM PST - 18 comments
posted by IndigoJones at 6:21 AM PST - 18 comments
What's the current state of strike zone technology?
What's the current state of strike zone technology? [more inside]
Learning General Relativity
What textbook can I use to learn General Relativity, including the associated math? [more inside]
Best features of your favourite holiday cottage
Have you ever stayed in a holiday cottage? What were its best and worst features? Looking for tips, advice, anecdotes to help make our holiday cottage a memorable place for our paying guests. [more inside]
posted by Kerasia at 6:01 AM PST - 29 comments
posted by Kerasia at 6:01 AM PST - 29 comments
When registering a domain name, should I pay - annually - to hide these details from the Whois database?
When registering a domain name, should I pay - annually - to hide these details from the Whois database? [more inside]
posted by Kirn at 5:16 AM PST - 17 comments
posted by Kirn at 5:16 AM PST - 17 comments
Bait and switch job offer - what to do?
What should I do when the job I agreed to take isn't the one I'm actually doing? [more inside]
posted by bashos_frog at 4:17 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by bashos_frog at 4:17 AM PST - 15 comments
What is this amazing eggplant dish?
Tried an amazing eggplant dish on the weekend - no idea what it was. Help me find the recipe so I can make it at home! [more inside]
posted by shewhoeats at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by shewhoeats at 3:33 AM PST - 11 comments
What to bring to a Bris?
What type of gift, if any, should i bring to a bris? Is a suit and tie appropriate for a man? [more inside]
Politically correct ways of referring to older people?
Politically correct ways of referring to older people? Those over 50-60? Any suggestions should work in all western countries (i.e. not just the US and/or UK). Thanks!
How can I make my gf's Mom approve of our relationship?
My girlfriend's (P) Mom is stressing her out. P said her Mom disapproves of how much time we spend together (2-3 days or evenings per week) and thinks I am too old for P. P is 20, I am 24. I feel like her Mom is jealous of the time P wants to devote to me, and is being over-protective. How should I handle the situation? [more inside]
posted by gradient at 12:58 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by gradient at 12:58 AM PST - 19 comments
Looking for a video series. Narrator was male with British accent. All illustrated. Each about 5 to 8 minutes long.
Looking for a video series. Narrator was male with British accent. All illustrated. Each about 5 to 8 minutes long. [more inside]
July 5
Busytown After Dark
Does anyone have any information about this adorable, satanic image? [more inside]
posted by maryh at 11:47 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by maryh at 11:47 PM PST - 5 comments
I'd like my floor lamps to be more attractive than lightbulbs lying on the floor.
Help me turn a blindingly bright LED tube into a functional and decorative floor lamp! [more inside]
What color is St. Charles Place in Monopoly?
What color is St. Charles Place in Monopoly? [more inside]
posted by newper at 9:00 PM PST - 35 comments
posted by newper at 9:00 PM PST - 35 comments
Surviving Uncertain Times
How does one deal with uncertainty enough to stop worrying? [more inside]
Have lots of money, but denied mortgage, what now?
My fiancee and I recently applied for a mortgage on a $200k property in Portland, OR. We have a lot of assets (at least I think so), but were denied for a mortgage loan where we would have put 20% down. Why, and what can we do about it? [more inside]
Winona Forever?
Shakespearefilter- Writing an invitation like the Bard
I want to invite a woman (via letter) I like out on a date to see a Shakespearean play later this month. I want it to read somewhat like the general language used in his writings, but also instantly understandable to someone not very familiar with his plays and/or language. If someone could point me to a resource to help out or if you're willing to rewrite it yourself, I'd be very thankful. [more inside]
posted by Jason Land at 7:57 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by Jason Land at 7:57 PM PST - 16 comments
NFS disconnects w/ OSX clients?
Why do my OSX NFS clients randomly disconnect from my Linux (Ubuntu) NFS server? [more inside]
I'm sick of scrambled eggs, but can't deny their cooking appeal
I'm lazy, impatient, and space constrained. But I really like food. Which cuisine should I master? [more inside]
posted by typography at 7:46 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by typography at 7:46 PM PST - 30 comments
What time is it?
I'm looking for a clock. Here's the catch: I don't want it to be able to keep the right time. [more inside]
posted by woolylambkin at 7:43 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by woolylambkin at 7:43 PM PST - 21 comments
Name this tune?
There has to be an easy way to do this
Is there an easy way to edit segments of a set of tiled images that make up a webpage? [more inside]
Wildebeest is the hunter.
Help me find a wildebeest article, please? [more inside]
Need to move on...
I just broke up with my boyfriend and I am heartbroken and super lonely in New York City. How can I keep myself busy and meet new people? Help me out NYC Mefites/ breakup advice givers! [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers at 6:54 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by pulled_levers at 6:54 PM PST - 30 comments
Looking for goal-oriented, creative hobbies
Ms. Quizicalcoatl is looking for an artistic hobby, but she is very goal-oriented. Help! [more inside]
Help Using a Laptop Without a Backlight
Today my laptop's backlight stopped working. The screen is visible, but very dim. I can't repair it immediately (if it's even worth it). Does anyone have any tips for lighting the screen to make it more visible? Shining a penlight didn't seem to help much, because the screen is so reflective. [more inside]
posted by Charmian at 6:36 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by Charmian at 6:36 PM PST - 11 comments
2001 in 70mm
Where can I see 2001: A Space Odyssey in 70mm on the east coast, US?
Am I insane?: Dual Boot/XP Pro (both)/ move to a smaller drive/ FREE!?
Am I insane?: Dual Boot/XP Pro (both)/ move to a smaller drive/ FREE!? [more inside]
Help me remember a song...
Help me remember a rap/hip hop song from the early 2000s that listed a bunch of black girls names in the chorus ("Shenika, Felicia, Shirvana...") done by some (I'm guessing here) Atlanta-based group? Maybe Lil Jon or Ying Yang twins?
Thanks in advance.
posted by jpburns at 5:51 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jpburns at 5:51 PM PST - 7 comments
Does everyone have terrible secrets? Or am I paranoid?
Does everyone have terrible secrets? Or am I paranoid? [more inside]
posted by DueNorth at 5:42 PM PST - 58 comments
posted by DueNorth at 5:42 PM PST - 58 comments
Looking for three people/one boat paintings
Help me find three men (or women, or whatever) in a boat, please. [more inside]
posted by TochterAusElysium at 5:23 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by TochterAusElysium at 5:23 PM PST - 15 comments
I wanna be the coolest GM in the HISTORY OF THE WHOLE ENTIRE WORLD. Need rules.
Help me put together a D&D game for an awesome bunch of 7-year-olds. [more inside]
Traffic driving from Western, MA to Newark, NJ next Sunday?
Should I expect traffic driving from Western, MA to Newark Liberty Airport next Sunday afternoon between Noon and 3 PM? [more inside]
posted by TurkishGolds at 5:12 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by TurkishGolds at 5:12 PM PST - 10 comments
Wax Woes
Will a recycling depot accept my waxy bottles? [more inside]
posted by futureisunwritten at 5:02 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by futureisunwritten at 5:02 PM PST - 2 comments
I have a people problem. I have no idea what it is.
I have a people problem. I have no idea what it is. A lot more inside. [more inside]
live in Iowa?
Do I want to live in Iowa? [more inside]
Can't Take it Anymore! Where should we move?
My fiancee and I currently live in Arlington, VA, a metro-stop outside of DC proper. We've been here four year,s and we can't stand it anymore. We'd like to relocate to a city that's hip, diverse, progressive, and most important, FRIENDLY! We need help. [more inside]
What will happen in counseling?
What can my friend/former SO expect from community mental health counseling? [more inside]
posted by dilettante at 4:09 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by dilettante at 4:09 PM PST - 10 comments
Failed Zombie Defense Techniques?
Which zombie defense techniques have been established in movies to not work? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen at 3:44 PM PST - 43 comments
posted by scottreynen at 3:44 PM PST - 43 comments
Lots of "leftovers" what to make?
I'm going to have a bunch of ingredients left over from another recipe. What can I make? [more inside]
posted by [insert clever name here] at 3:17 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by [insert clever name here] at 3:17 PM PST - 13 comments
Are their little brains freezing and they just don't know how to say so? Oh the humanity!
Do toddlers get brain freeze (sphenopalatine ganglioneuralgia or "ice-cream headache" or "cold stimulus headache" ... not a sudden absence of rational thought)? Or do they simply not show it? [more inside]
posted by scblackman at 3:14 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by scblackman at 3:14 PM PST - 16 comments
How to fix my messed up party dip?
Cooking filter: please help me fix this super salty dip! [more inside]
why are taxi fare structures so complicated?
Why are taxi fare structures so complicated? [more inside]
posted by cilantro at 2:20 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by cilantro at 2:20 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a gadget that's good enough for birth control?
Can I use a Clearblue Easy Fertility Monitor as birth control as well? Is there another device I can use? [more inside]
posted by Gucky at 2:19 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Gucky at 2:19 PM PST - 10 comments
Term to describe those people who ruin it for the rest.
vocab-filter:
Is there a vocabulary word or term to describe a service or an act of generosity that is ceased by its maintainers because a small, select group broke the rules ? [more inside]
posted by fizzix at 1:33 PM PST - 28 comments
posted by fizzix at 1:33 PM PST - 28 comments
Cheap Honeymoon from the Southeast?
Where to honeymoon? Budget <$1000 all-inclusive, marriage mid-May next year, duration <5-7 days, starting location = Columbia, SC. [more inside]
Help my friend get into a Canadian political science PhD program on his second try.
Help my friend get into a Canadian political science PhD program on his second try. [more inside]
How to I remove metadata from a photo?
How do I strip absolutely all information (metadata, file created on, etc) data from a digital picture? [more inside]
posted by Damn That Television at 1:04 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Damn That Television at 1:04 PM PST - 12 comments
Solar power, the Bay Area, and me
As we will probably end up buying a house in a sun-drenched corner of the San Francisco Bay Area, I'd like to learn more about solar panels. [more inside]
What else is there to do in Alaska beside running for governor?
Boyfriend and I decided to go to Alaska in August. We'd like to hike or backpack: where should we go? [more inside]
Best art and coffee table books?
What are your favorite coffee table books and art books? Examples for me are the art editions of Taschen like GOAT, The Godfather family Album, the MILK project(Humanity), all books by David LaChappelle. [more inside]
I can't afford the perfect apartment. In what areas should I compromise to get something halfway decent?
I can't afford the perfect apartment. In what areas should I compromise to get something halfway decent? [more inside]
One-click subway directions from home on Google Maps?
How can I get one-click public-transit directions from my home to anywhere on Google Maps? [more inside]
posted by NickDouglas at 11:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by NickDouglas at 11:21 AM PST - 6 comments
Professional smell tester - am I part dog?
Could I be a professional smell tester with my dog like nose? [more inside]
posted by WhereAmI at 10:51 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by WhereAmI at 10:51 AM PST - 10 comments
Which has a higher body count: Imperialism or Communism?
Which has a higher body count: Imperialism or Communism?
How to talk to my drunk driving boyfriend
I just found out that my boyfriend drove drunk last night... What do I say to him? [more inside]
Explain motivation to a gone to seed person
Is your 58 year old Mom or Grandmother a chunky depressed wreck? If she would listen to your advice...what would you tell her? [more inside]
What did I see?
Help me identify a strange floating orange dradle I saw in the sky yesterday morning in western VA. [more inside]
Out, Out, Damn Spot
How do you remove a stain....if you don't know what the stain is? [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by EmpressCallipygos at 10:25 AM PST - 8 comments
Weird Wireless
Apple Airport WDS network with two devices: a Extreme base and a relay Express. My Powerbook connects ok. My PCs connect to the Extreme base fine. They can also SEE the Express relay, but they can't connect to it. I think the base and relay have identical configurations so I don't know why. [more inside]
Peeing for science!
PeeChemistryFilter: what the hell is going on here? [more inside]
posted by elizardbits at 9:28 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by elizardbits at 9:28 AM PST - 6 comments
Galbraith on the Constitutionality of Paper Money
This morning I came across the following sentence on pg. 58 of John Kenneth Galbraith's A Short History of Financial Euphoria: "The Constitution forbade the federal government and, needless to say, also the states to issue paper money." Article 1, section 10 says that states can't issue paper money, but where does the Constitution say that the federal government can't?
posted by timmygoestothezoo at 9:21 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by timmygoestothezoo at 9:21 AM PST - 9 comments
Help me get our yellow pillowcase white again (without bleach).
Laundry Filter: Help me get our yellow pillowcase white again (without bleach). [more inside]
posted by gchucky at 9:13 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by gchucky at 9:13 AM PST - 20 comments
Suspicious foreigners
Imagine you are a suspicious foreigner in another country... [more inside]
posted by thesailor at 9:07 AM PST - 26 comments
posted by thesailor at 9:07 AM PST - 26 comments
Where's my rebate, mon ami?
Revenue Quebec Filter: I mailed my taxes to Revenue Quebec somewhere around the 3rd or 4th of May. That's slightly late, but it's OK because they owe me money. I even sent it express post so it wouldn't get lost. Two months later, I've received no cheque, no direct deposit, no notice of assessment--nothing. [more inside]
posted by Decimask at 8:45 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Decimask at 8:45 AM PST - 12 comments
UK check in US account?
I want to deposit a UK check (written for £) into my bank account. Will this be a problem? Will they hold it for a ridiculous period of time? I assume they'll charge me a conversion fee, but how much? (I searched my bank's website and found nothing, thus I ask Mefi.)
Purchasing a used VW Cabrio with a online vs. sticker price discrepancy
I am interested in purchasing a used VW Cabrio which is listed (recently) online at ~$7800, while checking out the car this morning on the lot, it has a sales price of ~$9400. I am hoping to communicate with the dealer today, but am unsure how to proceed with this price discrepancy noted, and in general. Please help, thank you.
Can I make Chrome appear Firefoxy?
I like to watch a lot of streaming video especially for sports games. I usually use the Google Chrome browser. But some sites' media players say they only work with Firefox or IE and won't even give me the chance of trying it out in Chrome. Is there a way to trick the sites into thinking Chrome is really one of the approved browsers? Or is there really some fundamental difference that makes the players break in Chrome? [more inside]
Four legs good, two legs bad.
I am looking for a kitchen mascot: a cast iron pig with a cute face. Help me find one to purchase. This one would be perfect.
where font art thou?
Does anyone recognise this font and can tell me what it is?
Posting for my mum - she has asked the publishers of the book in question but apparently they did not know!
posted by nunoidia at 6:49 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by nunoidia at 6:49 AM PST - 3 comments
Post Y2K music suggestions?
Music suggestions, please?
I'm putting together the slideshow for my family's biennial reunion. For the last 20 years the music has been very Big Chill, since it's put together by the generation preceding mine. People are usually weeping by the end. [more inside]
posted by cocoagirl at 6:22 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by cocoagirl at 6:22 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me help baby poop!
My 3-month-old son has suddenly become constipated. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by zardoz at 4:05 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by zardoz at 4:05 AM PST - 20 comments
The new green thumb
My friend wants to travel to a developed country where he can learn about green technology hands-on and bring it back to his home country. He is possibly referring to a blue collar job, installing solar panels, etc. This means he's starting small. Where does he start looking?
Farewell gift for a traveler?
I have a 20-something friend who's leaving on the 22nd of this month, he plans on traveling for a whole year throughout Europe and South America. I want to get him something that is useful/meaningful for the journey, any ideas?
For example: A watch? A Compass? (good or bad?)
posted by pixxie at 3:45 AM PST - 33 comments
posted by pixxie at 3:45 AM PST - 33 comments
Looking for term to describe power of past association to the future.
Is there a psychological term for this? You like/dislike certain names, traits, or appearances in people, then you go on to have positive or negative associations with those traits, favor/disfavor those names/traits/appearances with individuals you don't know, in the future. [more inside]
posted by Dukat at 2:47 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by Dukat at 2:47 AM PST - 11 comments
analysing an image
I want to write a piece of software which analyses an image,
and then replicates the image using a minimum of bezier path objects of varying of colour and opacity. any tips? [more inside]
Half preserved
I made a half-full jar of jam, is it safe to eat? [more inside]
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:43 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 1:43 AM PST - 23 comments
July 4
Not forcing it, but forcing it.
How do I go back to taking my fiction writing seriously after a brief, unhappy attempt to define myself by something else? [more inside]
posted by thesmallmachine at 10:15 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by thesmallmachine at 10:15 PM PST - 13 comments
Help identify this fabric
Convert HTML with footnote links to DOC with footnotes
How can I convert (on OS X) an html document with footnote links into a word processing document where the footnote links are real footnotes? [more inside]
posted by Outis at 9:15 PM PST - 3 comments
posted by Outis at 9:15 PM PST - 3 comments
Books on theory building
Please recommend your favourite books on theory building. [more inside]
What caused pitch-shifted echoes of the sound of a fireworks display?
What acoustical phenomena explain the apparent pitch-shifted echo I heard while observing tonight's fireworks display? [more inside]
posted by Songdog at 8:26 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Songdog at 8:26 PM PST - 12 comments
What's my best road out of debt
I am in debt to the tune of about 20,000 in credit card debt. However, I have great credit, (739) which I've finally cleaned up after a horrible year of ID theft. Most of my debt is on one credit card at 12% APR. I make about 35,000 a year, rent, and don't have any equity or a car. At the rate I can afford to pay at this point (450/month) I'll be in debt for about 8 more years. This seems unreasonable. Should I take out a personal loan, sign up for several low APR credit cards that offer no interest for a year, etc... I live off what I make at this point, and look forward to a credit card-free future.
Thanks!
posted by letstrythis at 8:22 PM PST - 24 comments
posted by letstrythis at 8:22 PM PST - 24 comments
I want to be hairy Potter.
Where can I rent time on a potter's wheel in Los Angeles next week? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta at 8:19 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by HotPatatta at 8:19 PM PST - 2 comments
I have too much garbage!
Please recommend how I can get rid of trash in Pasadena, CA. [more inside]
How can I tell which NGO is best for volunteering abroad?
How can I tell which NGO is best for volunteering abroad? [more inside]
posted by tybeet at 5:48 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by tybeet at 5:48 PM PST - 4 comments
what are downsides about Vancouver?
I visited Vancouver (Canada) this past weekend for the first time, and I was blown away. I'm from the US, and have visited or lived in pretty much in the US. So for those of you from Vancouver, what are the downsides of the city? [more inside]
2 Macs 1 HD
Is it possible to teach Firefox spell check to correct unusual words?
I type the word iphone a lot knowing It should be spelled iPhone but I'm lazy and would rather just right click it and correct it. I know I can right click it and add it to the dictionary but what I want it to do is give iPhone with the capital P as a suggestion. I have already added iPhone to the dictionary but dont want to add iphone because its the wrong spelling. My friend complains about the same problem when it comes to Facebook he spells it lowercase and wants spellchecker to give him the option of spelling it with the capitalized F. Just as it would if he typed amsterdam and it would suggest Amsterdam with the capitalized A. Is this possible to fix?
Thanxs in advance.
What's wrong with my Russian tortoise?
Travel to Egypt; advice on guides and such?
Travelling to Egypt from the UK next week; any advice for someone who's never been before? Specifically; "gifts" for the kids rather than "tips", and hiring a guide for a day. [more inside]
Seeking apartment-friendly pet suggestions
Looking for suggestions for an apartment-friendly pet. Or: Is a cat right for me? [more inside]
Seeking medical attention for a human bite.
I was bitten by a person. It broke the skin. What sort of medical attention (if any) should I seek? [more inside]
I've never used Google groups, period!
Why does Google Groups keep emailing me informing me I can't post in a certain group, when I've never tried to? [more inside]
posted by srrh at 2:23 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by srrh at 2:23 PM PST - 2 comments
What's a similarly-functioning alternative to mininova.org for finding torrents?
What's a similarly-functioning alternative to mininova.org for finding torrents? [more inside]
Please help me ID incomplete torrents
Has anybody come up with a way to identify incomplete torrents? Azureus crashed and dumped all my active torrents, so now I have a ton of incomplete files, but I'm not sure which ones.
Any ideas?
Vodka + Watermelon = Crazy Delicious
SummerSnackFilter: In an attempt to relive certain college days, I purchased a watermelon and a handle of cheap vodka. Cut hole, insert bottle, and in 24 hours, deliciousness, right? Wrong. Can the tipsy hive mind tell me where I went wrong? And other things that I can make along these lines? [more inside]
posted by SNWidget at 2:04 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by SNWidget at 2:04 PM PST - 17 comments
Altering Wordpres's Dashboard CSS
Which .css file to I need to edit within my Wordpress 2.8 installation to prevent an annoying Dashboard layout issue, and what information do I need to change? [more inside]
Side effects of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Are there really no side effects to cognitive-behavioral therapy? Has anybody had a bad outcome or weird experience? [more inside]
Why can't this laptop sleep?
Hi. I try setting this Vista Dell laptop for sleep after 1 hour. It drops off...only to come right back on -- to restart. Insomniac computer! [more inside]
posted by noelpratt2nd at 12:15 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by noelpratt2nd at 12:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Reaching a traveler with no phone?
I'm in the UK, and would like to get a message to a passenger who's now on an Amtrak train scheduled to arrive into Boston's South Station in a couple of hours. She doesn't have a cell phone. It would be fine to get her the message at any point before she leaves South Station. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by muhonnin at 12:00 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by muhonnin at 12:00 PM PST - 7 comments
Could/should I switch from graphic design to science?
I suffered from depression and social anxiety throughout my mid to late teens so I did poorly in my A-levels which I picked based more on how easy I thought they'd be than how much they interested me. I managed to get into a decent Art School thanks to my graphics portfolio but I was miserable there. I transferred to a different school and got treatment for depression and was much happier. I just got my results for the first year though and they were terrible - I just barely passed. I'm starting to think I'm not suited to art school. I feel like I missed my chance to find a subject that really interests me and now I'm stuck on a career path which I'm not suited for. I keep fantasizing about going into science - I've always been interested in it and both of my brothers have science degrees - but I'd have to start from scratch and I have no idea if I'd be any good at it. Is this just a dumb pipe dream or is it something I should look into?
posted by Andy Harwood at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by Andy Harwood at 11:59 AM PST - 8 comments
water mist to improve AC function?
Misting the AC compressor to increase efficiency? [more inside]
New laptop - help me choose!
New laptop choices - Fujitsu? Sony? Dell? HP? I know what I want in a notebook, but trying to figure out which maker will best meet my needs. I'm an English and Theatre teacher soon to move to Norway and I don't think my old laptop will last much longer. Looking for a Core 2 Duo and up, a 4-500 gig hard drive, Nividia or ATI graphics, a decent amount of RAM about a 16" screen. [more inside]
My brain hurts. So what's new?
The title sequences and credits are looking blurry on the videos I'm posting to WordPress. I need to find out the tricks to posting the best quality video possible to my blog, but I'm new to this. Help! [more inside]
posted by miss lynnster at 11:28 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by miss lynnster at 11:28 AM PST - 27 comments
Could this be migraines?
Is what I am experiencing today a migraine? I have never had this before. [more inside]
Hiking around South America - what shoes should I be wearing?
Travelling in the Amazon rainforest (hot and wet), Patagonia (cold and wet) and everything in between during September to November ... what shoes to wear? [more inside]
posted by tobtoh at 11:04 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by tobtoh at 11:04 AM PST - 4 comments
Help me calibrate my sense of female beauty.
Help me calibrate my sense of female beauty. [more inside]
posted by pseudonick at 10:45 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by pseudonick at 10:45 AM PST - 27 comments
Please to be buying my contract thanks.
What's the best way to transfer my Vodafone contract so I can go get me a nice shiney iPhone 3GS? [more inside]
Looking for a wiki-database hybrid
I'm looking for a wiki-database hybrid that I can self host. [more inside]
posted by raamenchan at 10:27 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by raamenchan at 10:27 AM PST - 9 comments
What do you mean Mario retired?
I stopped gaming when the dinosaurs roamed the earth (not quite PacMac, but Mario Brothers 3). How do I get back in? [more inside]
Hard drinking NY cops from the 20s and 30s
Are there any accounts of cops in prohibition/depression era New York being drinkers? Would drink be widely available to the point where no one would think much of it, or would it be especially difficult for a public employee?
posted by Artw at 9:29 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Artw at 9:29 AM PST - 13 comments
Failed to get a PhD, now what?
I just failed my PhD quals for the second time and they're going to kick me out of the program. Now what? [more inside]
RIP Coffee Maker, you will be missed
Help keep my household grumpy-free: recommend a coffee maker that won't give up the ghost after a handful of months. [more inside]
Lego Mindstorms - Can they play together?
I recently obtained an older version of the Lego Mindstorms kit. It is the Robotics Invention System (RIS) and I think dated back to 1998. I would like to use Mindstorms to introduce my son to robotics and programming. He is already a huge fan of legos and building various structures and vehicles. [more inside]
On the fence about arbitration.
I've lost some funds due to misrepresentation by a securities dealer. I'm thinking of litigation, but I'm not sure I'm old enough. [more inside]
What screw do I use, and where do I get it?
While changing the lightbulb in the front turn signal on my car (a 2003 BMW 330i), I managed to lose the screw that connects the turn signal assembly to the car. What kind of screw can I get to replace it? [more inside]
posted by Zonker at 7:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by Zonker at 7:42 AM PST - 12 comments
Is going through this to own a home worth it?
Buying a house has been a nightmare. How do we deal with this latest situation? [more inside]
"One pill makes you larger, and one pill makes you small..."
I'm beginning to feel like I am taking too many pills. Should I be?....I know YANMD/YANAD. [more inside]
Keystone, Colorado in the Summertime
Any opinions or suggestions, on what to do/not do in the Keystone, Colorado area the last week in July? [more inside]
posted by jaronson at 6:53 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by jaronson at 6:53 AM PST - 3 comments
What should I do and eat in Beijing for 36 hours?
TravelFilter: I have 36 hours in Beijing. What should I see (serious amateur photog) and where should I eat (dim-sum preferable.) Bonus: Good hotels with Internet access.
Any help or suggestions appreciated!
posted by damiano99 at 6:51 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by damiano99 at 6:51 AM PST - 9 comments
Rental Car Accident filter
Hertz fender bender, do I need to file police report, and am I covered? [more inside]
posted by spacefire at 6:43 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by spacefire at 6:43 AM PST - 5 comments
Laptop connects to wireless network but not to internet
Laptop (running Vista) connects to home wireless network full strength but not to internet. The other laptop (OS X) connects to internet wirelessly no problem. The Vista laptop can connect the internet via ethernet cable. This seems to be a common problem but i cannot find an appropriate solution [more inside]
Do you remember the Glasnost Bowl?
Did they really get the bright idea to host a college football game in Soviet Russia, and then have to cancel it because they couldn't sell enough vacation packages? The Wikipedia entry about the Glasnost Bowl has a bunch of outdated angelfire pages as its sources. The 1989 New York Times article that mentions it doesn't treat it as very interesting. I think it would make a publishable journal article if it's real and am looking for more info.
Use MacBook power adaptor with a MacBook Air?
Can I use the power adaptor from a MacBook (the last white plastic one) with a MacBook air? The MacBook adaptor is rated at 15A, while the Air's adaptor is 10A. Will the Air just draw the power it needs, or will it endanger it or the power adaptor to use the higher-rated one?
posted by alaaarm at 1:00 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by alaaarm at 1:00 AM PST - 5 comments
Advice for capturing brightly-lit moving targets in the dark
I'm taking still pictures and video of a hard rock-like spectacle tomorrow. What do you think my exposure and ISO settings should be? [more inside]
posted by umbú at 12:37 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by umbú at 12:37 AM PST - 8 comments
July 3
Why does opening PNGs from JungleDisk kill Photoshop?
If I'm in Photoshop and try to open a PNG file from JungleDisk, why does Photoshop freeze indefinitely? [more inside]
Good gay podcasts
Many of the gay podcasts out there seem to just be two guys chatting. Does anyone know of a podcast that gives an overview or a history of the gay rights movement, or even is just gay and entertaining generally? Also auditory stuff that isn't a podcast but is iPoddable would also be fine (i.e. a good audiobook).
posted by edbles at 11:03 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by edbles at 11:03 PM PST - 5 comments
Positive interaction careers?
Although I've always considered myself somewhat misanthropic, I've been finding more and more that I'm stimulated by higher-level or professional interaction with others. What professions might give that stimulus, that aren't predominately negative (i.e. inbound customer service calls, police work, or criminal defense lawyering)?
posted by Picklegnome at 9:14 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Picklegnome at 9:14 PM PST - 20 comments
Putting casters on the narrow bottom of old bookshelves. Help?
How do I put casters on the bottom of this bookshelf? The bottom looks like this. The bookshelf itself is of some kind of MDF or high density particleboard, i.e. not pure wood. I want to put casters on the bottom of the bookshelf, but the strip of wood that touches the floor is too narrow for a plate caster like this. Can I somehow put a screw into the end of the particle board to fit a caster like this? How? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by barnone at 8:47 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by barnone at 8:47 PM PST - 21 comments
Piano teacher recommendation in Washington DC?
Can you recommend reasonably-priced piano lessons for an adult beginner in Washington DC? [more inside]
Gassy stomach and chest pains
Gas/Chest Pains?? [more inside]
One potato, two potato, three potato, more???
What do I do with all these potatoes? I need recipes that keep, and/or storage tips for tons of small to medium sized potatoes. [more inside]
posted by purpletangerine at 7:25 PM PST - 26 comments
posted by purpletangerine at 7:25 PM PST - 26 comments
Stress Strain Diagram
Looking for a quality Stress-Strain Diagram of Structural (Mild) Steel to use to study from. [more inside]
Expelling a board member
Our non-profit effort started just months ago, the secretary on the board of directors is a complete disaster. How do I get rid of her?
I am the president, all the paperwork is in my name. We meet every week or so as we are writing the by-laws. The secretary insists on using a tape recorder and the minutes contain miconstrued gossip.
Do I need a lawyer? We are in Florida.
Why is the landlord trying to hide?
Property manager hid that other duplex tenant is property owner when getting me to sign lease. [more inside]
posted by ishotjr at 6:10 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by ishotjr at 6:10 PM PST - 21 comments
Too many netbooks!
So I'm looking for a netbook. I know there are many comparisons online, and questions asked on here, but I'm drowning under the amount of reviews and the different type of netbooks. Especially as there seem to be new ones coming out each month. So which one would be best for me currently? [more inside]
posted by Petrot at 5:21 PM PST - 20 comments
posted by Petrot at 5:21 PM PST - 20 comments
I need raisin bread, stat!
I've never used a breadmaker, so I couldn't resist the $6 Oster breadmaker at the thrift store today. I called the toll free number on the sticker, and found out it is complete (the only part is the breadpan) and 12 years old. The manual might not arrive for 4 to 6 weeks, and I'm dying to it out! Can anyone give brief me on how to work it, and give me their favorite raisin bread recipe? Thanks for your time!
Help ID a country song please!
Country Song-ID help: very little to go on. A friend was in a bar in Nashville last weekend, and wants to ID a song she heard (DJ, not live music). The only lyric she remembers is "stay off my hit list". Not much to go on, I know. I assume it's a recent song, but can't guarantee that. Googling hasn't helped. Thanks for any help you can give! Hmm..posting at 7:30 on July 3rd might not be the best idea. Oh well.
Paying for graduate school out of your 401k. Stupid idea?
Paying for graduate school out of your 401k. Stupid idea? [more inside]
posted by falameufilho at 4:28 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by falameufilho at 4:28 PM PST - 8 comments
Mawwiage. Can I get in trouble for performing a wedding without a license?
Can I get in trouble for performing a wedding without a wicense? I would not sign the wedding certificate or any other paperwork. Just "perform". [more inside]
posted by Matt Arnold at 4:21 PM PST - 19 comments
posted by Matt Arnold at 4:21 PM PST - 19 comments
What combinations of clear, non-toxic chemicals create a colourful result?
What combinations of colourless non-toxic substances result in something that's coloured, or at least opaque? [more inside]
Skin behind nail receding, revealing where nails come from. Help!
The cuticle of only one of my fingers has disappeared. It seems to be receding backwards. I've noticed this over time, but today I looked down and I can actually see the back end of my fingernail. What is going on? [more inside]
Creating a small library for a non-profit
Looking for resources on creating a small library for a non-profit company [more inside]
posted by andendau at 3:29 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by andendau at 3:29 PM PST - 7 comments
tagging photos in camera
Sub DSLR cameras that allow you to change the filename prefix or tag all photos with an alphanumeric string you can set? [more inside]
Is there a way bring in an incoming call to an existing Skype conversation?
Is there a way bring in an incoming call to an existing Skype conversation? [more inside]
Greens appear purplish in digital photos - Canon Powershot SD 1100
In a recent batch of digital photos, all the greens (grass, leaves, etc.) came out purplish or really purple. 1. What camera setting can I change to prevent this? And 2. what can I do in Photoshop to correct this? [more inside]
posted by feelinggood at 3:11 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by feelinggood at 3:11 PM PST - 15 comments
Help me install a new CPU/mobo
I broke my PC's motherboard :( Please help me pick a replacement and guide me through the installation process... [more inside]
posted by mullacc at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
posted by mullacc at 3:01 PM PST - 4 comments
How to use up loads of onions?
How do I use up 4 kilos of onions? I only meant to order four onions in my online shopping but clicked the wrong thing - please help me with ideas for cooking/storing/eating lots of onions before they go mouldy...
Where can I find a fabric with a large cobalt rose print on black background?
I am trying to find a fabric that matches the famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest
I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background
Ommegang Rouge Keg in NYC/NJ
How can I get a keg of Ommegang Rouge in Jersey City or NYC? [more inside]
What's the best low end 30" LCD screen?
What's the best current low end 30" LCD screen, and what are the tradeoffs between them? [more inside]
List of clean and clear Iranian government transgressions against morality?
Iranian government's worst recent and verifiable transgressions? [more inside]
How did I get made party to a scam?
A random person in a city I don't live in called me and said he was seeing two charges for $155 each on his bank statement, and his bank says I'm the party that the payments were made to. What kind of scam is this, how did I get involved, and what's my responsibility? [more inside]
How do I evaluate feedback at a job interview?
How do I evaluate feedback at a job interview? [more inside]
posted by Seeba at 1:18 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by Seeba at 1:18 PM PST - 10 comments
Am I foolish for hoping that the mooching in this relationship will stop?
I rekindled an old romance about nine months ago; at that point, he and I were both unemployed but collecting unemployment compensation. Since then, I've found a great job and have been moving forward; he's been forced to give up his apartment and can't pay child support to his ex-wife. Meanwhile, he's been hitting me up for money frequently - I love him, but am wondering how to address my concerns with him properly. [more inside]
Good books about the Italian Renaissance?
Can anyone recommend good books about the interaction of Italian City-States during the Renaissance? My brother is writing a 200 page paper over the next three years, and his topic is Rome, Venice, Florence, and Milan and how their interactions shaped the Italian Renaissance. He doesn't have any good books to go on, and I'm at a loss to help him (I'm not a history person) Any help would be appreciated.
Man oh manischewitz. What do I do with bad leftover wine?
What can I make that uses up a large quantity of crappy wine? [more inside]
posted by electroboy at 12:57 PM PST - 27 comments
posted by electroboy at 12:57 PM PST - 27 comments
Help my Frankenstein spin
What every day (or not so every day) inexpensive (<$75) item, (or part of said item) would make a good turntable spindle bearing? [more inside]
posted by csmason at 12:42 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by csmason at 12:42 PM PST - 13 comments
Zip, indeed.
Since we all have nine-digit zip codes now, why is it still neccesary to include the city and state in a postal address? [more inside]
posted by dinger at 12:39 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by dinger at 12:39 PM PST - 25 comments
Latency? This. Is. Infiniteloop!
Help me try and fix my mother's weird internet/Mac Mini issue. [more inside]
How do you handle dealing with customers who make you uncomfortable -- when you were hired to be friendly and available/approachable?
How do you handle dealing with customers who make you uncomfortable -- when you were hired to be friendly and available/approachable . . . and maybe for your looks, too? [more inside]
How do I cope with bitterness and vengefulness toward my ex?
My husband of 17 years had an affair and left me for someone else. Three years later, I’m still feeling bitter and vengeful. Please help me cope. [more inside]
Shrinkage as a Positive
After three washes-and-dryings I want some new 100% cotton t-shirts and boxer shorts to keep shrinking but I get the feeling they're not gonna. Am I right? [more inside]
How can an old lady see downtown Chicago in a few hours?
Downtown Chicago tour between trains? [more inside]
posted by languagehat at 10:42 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by languagehat at 10:42 AM PST - 12 comments
Caprica good! BG…, nah.
Does Battlestar ever get as good as Caprica? [more inside]
I need a free and simple online project tracker
Does anyone know of a free and simple online project tracker? [more inside]
Online recipe storage
Help me preserve my family's culinary heritage! Help me find a webapp for storing my Dad's favorite recipes. [more inside]
Easy-touch keyboard and mouse
I'm looking for an extremely easy-touch keyboard, and also a mouse with easy-touch buttons. [more inside]
posted by skwt at 9:19 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by skwt at 9:19 AM PST - 13 comments
Pimp My Sync
How can I synchronize calendar/contact data among an iPhone, 1 Mac, and (1 or 2) Windows boxes? [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 at 9:18 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by rmd1023 at 9:18 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I bring a 20-piece dinnerware set on a plane?
How should I take a 20-piece dinnerware set on a plane? [more inside]
posted by Nematoda at 9:12 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Nematoda at 9:12 AM PST - 9 comments
We will break up again. But I want to be happy and there are some things I need to do. Advice?
Relationshipfilter: When we're together, I couldn't be more happy. When the inevitable breakups come, I feel so empty and no amount of time makes me feel as whole as when I'm with him. I know it won't last, but I'd take the pain of him leaving again just to have a couple months of happiness. Advice? [more inside]
location, location, location!
Am considering buying a house both on a bus route/busyish street and a few houses down from a school. What should I be aware of before I make this purchase? [more inside]
How do I create an atari style computer game 8 bit image from a photo?
How do I create an atari style computer game 8 bit image from a photo? [more inside]
posted by lamby at 8:26 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by lamby at 8:26 AM PST - 12 comments
Can you recommend articles on work or the workplace?
I am a community college English instructor, and I am working on structuring my Comp I class around the theme of work. Can anyone recommend some thoughtful articles, websites, books (easily excerpted), etc. about work or the workplace? Most of my students have limited reading comprehension skills, so I can’t use anything that is too specialized or advanced. I’m looking for articles on the level of Time or Newsweek. Thanks!
posted by alspeigh at 8:12 AM PST - 23 comments
posted by alspeigh at 8:12 AM PST - 23 comments
How can I integrate video into my eBooks?
Where are we going with video integration into eBooks?
I have been selling instructional eBooks for a few years now, and it is a steadily growing part of my 'business'. I'm about to begin exploring production of video instructional material, but rather than produce a stand-alone DVD, I would really like to integrate the two formats - written explanatory material, and video demonstration. [more inside]
I have been selling instructional eBooks for a few years now, and it is a steadily growing part of my 'business'. I'm about to begin exploring production of video instructional material, but rather than produce a stand-alone DVD, I would really like to integrate the two formats - written explanatory material, and video demonstration. [more inside]
Generating small gifs from fonts.
Any tips for generating legible .gifs from Chinese fonts? [more inside]
posted by RavinDave at 7:01 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by RavinDave at 7:01 AM PST - 9 comments
Super Bowl Repeat Frequency
What's the correct analysis of the frequency of repeat Super Bowl winners? [more inside]
Safe Email for Kids
I want a safe email for a ten year old.; yes, even one that I can see the outgoing messages as well as monitor the incoming ones.
I know you can set up a gmail account with filters to do this and control what comes in. I just am not sure what is best in terms of getting to see what goes out.
What does the hive mind suggest for how to handle this?
posted by cmh0150 at 5:54 AM PST - 32 comments
posted by cmh0150 at 5:54 AM PST - 32 comments
Where's this quote from?
"The poet writes the history of his own body". Did Thoreau use this sentence, and if he did, where exactly? [more inside]
posted by The Toad at 5:26 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by The Toad at 5:26 AM PST - 5 comments
What kind of bird was this unfortunate creature which was killed by my cat? Green/olive feathers with a white/black spotted breast.
My cat killed a bird which I was unable to identify and I'm wondering what it was. It had a greenish/olivish tinge to its feathers but its breast and underside was white with black spots. Its beak was similar to a doves. [more inside]
posted by h00py at 4:44 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by h00py at 4:44 AM PST - 5 comments
What car is this!?
What car is this anyone, please? [more inside]
What's left to try on a dead SeaGate before paying for data recovery?
500GB internal SeaGate hard drive disappears from Windows, Linux, and the BIOS. What can I try before I pay to have the data recovered? [more inside]
posted by Avenger50 at 3:30 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by Avenger50 at 3:30 AM PST - 10 comments
Help me, O Exercise Gurus.
Burning calories while exercising: how important is how much effort you put into it? Does difficulty enter the equation, or is it all time and distance? [more inside]
posted by canadia at 1:26 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by canadia at 1:26 AM PST - 10 comments
Looking for a simple rating/ranking web app
Help me find a simple web app: Users are able to enter items, other users are able to rate those items, and the aggregated rating score is used to display the items as a ranked list. Like digg/pligg, but without the bells and whistles. The app should be open source and installable on any major server.
July 2
Insights gained via one's career
What have you learned through your career, major, or specialization that you wish the general public knew? [more inside]
Flagstaff Hash House Harriers?
I want to hash this weekend in Flagstaff AZ, but it appears online at least as if all the Flag HHH kennels are defunct and I keep getting dead emails for Feenix hashers. Hows a guy supposed to get his on-on on? Are there still any active Flag H3s?
Economics articles on fundamental vs. speculative demand?
Are there good articles/books that explain in detail the economics concept of fundamental demand vs. speculative demand, and how one might distinguish one from the other? What is the basis of this distinction in the economics literature and which famous economists, living or dead, talk about it (and in which of their works)?
posted by shivohum at 10:57 PM PST - 1 comment
posted by shivohum at 10:57 PM PST - 1 comment
City of Light
SF short story filter: I read this sci-fi short story a long time ago. It's fairly memorable...I'm hoping someone on AskMeFi knows of it. [more inside]
POISON! Back to Zero, My Friend
BasketballFilter: History of the games "21" and "Utah"? [more inside]
What should I know before I start handing out drinks?
I've landed a trial shift at a pretty busy bar this coming Saturday night. I'm pretty comfortable with most kinds of hospitality work, whether front of house or behind the scenes, but I've never done quite this sort of thing before. What should I know before I go in? How should I gird my loins?
How much is not enough?
How often should I go to the gym to have it not be a waste of time? My main goal is just to get acclimated to the idea of fitting this into my day so it's something I can continue to do, without going so easy that it's not showing any results after maybe a month or so. [more inside]
Will I like Bioshock?
How first person shooter-y is Bioshock? Will I like it? [more inside]
posted by peep at 8:32 PM PST - 33 comments
posted by peep at 8:32 PM PST - 33 comments
Looking for a hobby ...
A physical hobby for a desk-bound man. [more inside]
And now, some music on the Light Programme ...
Trying to track down a piece of mid-20th century music. It's got a whimsical "Auntie Beeb" feel to it, a meandering woodwind (clarinet) theme and unexpected woodblock or claves usage. Last time I heard it, the piece was being used ironically. Whether the piece was actually used in 1950s BBC broadcasts, I don't know, but I'd love to get its name.
posted by scruss at 6:21 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by scruss at 6:21 PM PST - 16 comments
Essential must-play Windows games?
RFIND
I'm looking for recommendations for some sort of gadget that'll help prevent my boyfriend from losing stuff. Every system or mindhack we've devised for helping my boyfriend keep track of his stuff has failed. Now I want microchips to help. Here's my vision... [more inside]
What the heck is this plant?
Help me identify this weird plant growing in our garden. [more inside]
posted by christinetheslp at 5:21 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by christinetheslp at 5:21 PM PST - 8 comments
What should I do for my beloved car?
Recommended maintenance for car after winter storage? [more inside]
Girl bunny humps girl bunny. Is this a problem?
What does it mean when a female rabbit humps another female rabbit? [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam at 4:47 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by joannemerriam at 4:47 PM PST - 16 comments
At last, I will be able to drink in America.
How can I throw an epic 21st birthday party? [more inside]
posted by sarahj at 4:43 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by sarahj at 4:43 PM PST - 17 comments
'Cause everyone's my friend in New York City
NYC-Filter: The ladyfriend and I will be in New York City from July 11 through the 13th (Friday through Monday). We have no plans, so far, for stuff to do, except going to a show on Saturday night. What should we do? Anything totally awesome happening that weekend? [more inside]
posted by NoraReed at 4:16 PM PST - 18 comments
posted by NoraReed at 4:16 PM PST - 18 comments
I have $30,000 burning a hole in my pockets.
Where is the best place to put my $30,000 as I slowly withdraw from it over the next 2 years to pay for Grad School. [more inside]
Help me find a recording of "Half Moon" by Ali Rahbari
My dad heard a classical piece on live South African radio in 1984 and wants to enjoy it again. It's called "Half Moon," composed by Ali Rahbari. How can I find a recording of it? [more inside]
Water Aerobics Instructional Videos?
I recently moved to Phoenix and am lucky enough to have a swimming pool in my backyard. It's perfect for water aerobics but not so much for swimming, as one end of the pool is much shallower than the other. I'm looking for good instructional water aerobics videos. Any suggestions? I haven't found much on the web so I'm ok with buying something if it's highly recommended.
Help me eat/feel better.
How can I find a general therapist who specializes in helping people with eating issues? [more inside]
What's the deal on California food taxes?
I've noticed when I buy food in California at different restaurants, sometimes there's sales tax and sometimes there's not. What's the deal? [more inside]
Ultimate
StoryFilter: Main character discovers he/she belongs to a special or secret group. They meet other people within this group who show them the ropes and open a new world to them. Harry Potter, Interview with the Vampire, Wanted, the original Star Wars trilogy... All of these books and movies are good examples of the meme, but they're all kinda dopey pop fiction. Great fun, some of my favorites, but are there some books (or even good movies) that are a little deeper on the subject? [more inside]
What does that manga wink mean?
In manga, what does that one eye open, one eye closed expression mean? Sometimes it seems like a regular wink, but other times I get the feeling it means something else. Does it?
Google Books Tips and Tricks?
What are some interesting, weird, rare or unexpected finds that you've found on google books? In searches, I sometimes stumble on journals and other obscure publications that I never would have even THOUGHT to search for. I imagine there are lots of useful or interesting resources that most people wouldn't know are there, and they're adding more all the time. Also, are there particular search patterns that you find give you more useful results?
vacuum storage bags
Which vacuum storage brand is best? I've seen "Space Bag", "Storage Kaddy", and "Honey-can-do" on amazon. The reviews seem fairly mixed or sparse on all of them. Do you have any personal experience with different bags?
display order of descriptions in custom Google Maps
In a custom Google map, the points you define are listed in forward chronological order and can't be re-ordered. Any way to change this (for all visitors, not just for your own viewing) to reverse chronological order? [more inside]
under pressure
im looking for a new fangled device designed to measure tyre pressure for cars. you drive onto a ramp and somehow it reads the pressure. [more inside]
Where to find fast multiplayer office games?
Where can I find good mulitplayer games to play in the office against co-workers? [more inside]
Hypothyroidism - general questions
I'm in the usual boat (at least from what I've seen sifting through the relevant tags on here): a hell of a lot of hypothyroidism symptoms, and a doctor insisting I don't have it.
History and actual questions inside. [more inside]
posted by sailoreagle at 12:45 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by sailoreagle at 12:45 PM PST - 17 comments
Celebrating 30 years of friendship. How?
What's the best way to negotiate for a car through email?
What's the best way to negotiate for a new car using email? [more inside]
posted by mpls2 at 11:49 AM PST - 19 comments
posted by mpls2 at 11:49 AM PST - 19 comments
One Dental Issue, Two Solutions - Apicoectomy Redux or Extract/Implant (with picture!)
(Technical material ahead!) Differing advice from dental specialists for an urgent procedure.
Situation: Failed apicoectomy (10+ yrs) that has developed an active and gross fistula. My current endodontist wants to do a repeat procedure, adding bone graft. Says there's a good chance of saving tooth, for "at least five to ten years." (Direct quote. If the tooth is cracked - xrays can't tell - it might require extraction.) [more inside]
Ultimate OS?
I am currently running Windows Vista Home Premium 64-bit on my laptop and am looking forward to stepping up to Windows 7. This is a great deal that would allow me to upgrade from Home Premium to Vista Ultimate which would then qualify me for Windows 7 Ultimate, right? [more inside]
posted by geekyguy at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by geekyguy at 11:22 AM PST - 9 comments
Help us transfer our plates!
Florida DMVFilter: what's the easiest (and cheapest) way to register Mr. WanKenobi's car in the state of Florida? [more inside]
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 11:19 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by PhoBWanKenobi at 11:19 AM PST - 13 comments
Cutting Plotter - Craft Robo and others
It looks like the Craft Robo is a really cool little cutting plotter. I would like to know if the bigger plotters can do the same with card stock or thin materials as well as the Craft robo. Is it perhaps impractical to use a big plotter for small projects, or is it worthwhile to spend a bit more on a big one that can make large signs as well as small cards? Also, if you have suggestions on good software (inkscape?) - (I have Mac and PC)
Thanks!!!
So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract?
So I dropped my iPhone and the screen shattered. Now what? What should I buy and how does it affect my ATT contract? [more inside]
Help Me Find This Mug's Sucessor
Can someone tell me if MiGo still makes this screwtop travel mug (which doesn't leak and can be put into a backpack) with a rubber gasket top? [more inside]
posted by mccn at 10:43 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by mccn at 10:43 AM PST - 12 comments
Where can I find an ergonomic bag that's appropriate for a grown-up?
Where can I find a reasonably-stylish, professional-looking, ergonomic laptop bag/ briefcase type thing for a woman? [more inside]
posted by craichead at 10:43 AM PST - 10 comments
posted by craichead at 10:43 AM PST - 10 comments
Adios AvantGo, now what?
Adios AvantGo... miss ya. Anything similar out there for a Palm OS smartphone without data service? [more inside]
posted by omnidrew at 10:39 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by omnidrew at 10:39 AM PST - 6 comments
How to renegotiate rent when resigning a lease.
How does a terrible negotiator go about renegotiating lower rent in Los Angeles? [more inside]
posted by Thin Lizzy at 10:12 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Thin Lizzy at 10:12 AM PST - 14 comments
Where can I find a copy of the archived NBC radio show "Stroke of Fate"?
Where can I find a copy of the archived NBC radio show "Stroke of Fate"? [more inside]
California elder care question... Is this legit??
California: anyone know what government entity reimburses the elderly for home care? Is it local, state, or federal program? Or perhaps a charity?? [more inside]
posted by jbenben at 9:51 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by jbenben at 9:51 AM PST - 8 comments
You know my name, now gimme my money!
Freelance writing: how to indicate that you would like compensation for your work after an article has been accepted? [more inside]
posted by Wavelet at 9:24 AM PST - 13 comments
posted by Wavelet at 9:24 AM PST - 13 comments
My dad wants to put the title of our house in my 20yr old name
My dad wants to put the title of our house in my name. I'm only 20 years old. [more inside]
Her life is over as we know it.
What should I put in a care package for a friend who is starting law school in the fall? [more inside]
Dealing with in-laws during separation?
We are recently separated (with lots of drama), and our families and friends don't know. How do I deal with my brother in law asking to stay with “us” for a while, since he suddenly got a job in our town? [more inside]
401K Loan Default: When is a disbursement not a disbursement?
I discovered today that I have defaulted on a 401K loan in the amount of $3,896.31 ... help me figure out what the penalties will be & if the confused-sounding rep at Fidelity really knew what she was talking about. [more inside]
Please, please, please, let me get what I want this time.
Very worried that I screwed up a potential employment opportunity, would like some advice about my next move (long-ish) [more inside]
How do I grow food in my shady apartment?
How do I grow food and be more sustainable in a shady city apartment? [more inside]
posted by Lord_Pall at 8:03 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by Lord_Pall at 8:03 AM PST - 16 comments
Celebrating the Red, White, and... grey in New England
Looking for alternative Independence Day activities in New England... [more inside]
Mixing migraine and ADHD meds?
Possible problems mixing migraine and ADHD meds? [more inside]
can i fix this scratch on my aluminum macbook myself?
So, I put a huge deep scratch into my macbook aluminum. Thankfully the scratch is on the side of the macbook and all not that noticeable, but, I am still thinking about buying aluminum putty/epoxy or similar, filling the scratch, and refinishing it. Is this a horrible idea? Any advice should I proceed?
posted by yeoz at 7:45 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by yeoz at 7:45 AM PST - 14 comments
Pumping water with batteries
Small pump. For liquids. Battery powered. Inexpensive. Does such a thing exist? [more inside]
So damn smug I need my own room.
Is it worth it to switch practices just to have a better shot at getting a private room? [more inside]
posted by shiu mai baby at 7:15 AM PST - 27 comments
posted by shiu mai baby at 7:15 AM PST - 27 comments
Quality, at-home haircut for the vain
I wear my hair close-cropped, sort of like Erykah's in the picture on the right (I don't actually like to cut close enough to see skin but I like it low.) [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 7:06 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by notjustfoxybrown at 7:06 AM PST - 8 comments
Can my lease keep telling me what to do after it's dead?
Can an Ontario lease stipulate that, once the lease is up and I switch to month-to-month tenancy, I still can't move out between October and April? [more inside]
posted by Beardman at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by Beardman at 6:57 AM PST - 9 comments
My contacts need a fire-proof home.
Anybody know of a worthwhile, online address book? [more inside]
How to repair designer sunglasses?
I've cracked the lens on a pair of designer sunglasses. Where and how do I get them fixed? [more inside]
posted by pines at 5:01 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by pines at 5:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Keeping crepe soles clean?
I've recently acquired a pair of crepe soled boots (some good ol' Wallabees) and I love them to bits. But the light colored sole gets grimy fast. Any tips for keeping the soles clean and in good condition? [more inside]
Name of the 80s soccer arcade machine?
Does anyone remember the name of the 80s soccer coin-op arcade machine? It was of a similar size to a Gauntlet box, was up to four player and was a world cup type tournament. Sort of cartoon-y / manga-lite type of players; and my overriding memory of it is the scissor / bicycle kick. If it then exists in a PC/PS2/ROM collection so much the better! Thanks all.
posted by n3rt at 12:59 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by n3rt at 12:59 AM PST - 6 comments
Why are hotels so expensive?
Why are hotels so expensive? San Francisco for instance - my studio costs $925/month which works out to about $31/day. Why would a hotel up the road cost four to six times as much? I understand they have to be cleaned daily and the front desk needs to be staffed, and they are furnished, but really, hotel rooms are generally much smaller and much less livable than apartments. Why such a huge price difference?
July 1
What should I do after being cited for fare evasion on Caltrain?
I was cited for fare evasion on Caltrain. What are my options, and which ones are wise? [more inside]
posted by pmdboi at 11:42 PM PST - 22 comments
posted by pmdboi at 11:42 PM PST - 22 comments
A Mac, an XP, and a Vista all walk into an Itunes...
I am having trouble sharing music files in itunes over a wireless network. The three computers involved are a Mac, an XP, and a Vista. [more inside]
Current currencies
Was there a recent book comparing scrip and local currencies to e-cash/online points systems, or am I imagining it? [more inside]
We knew she liked jewelry, but not THIS much!
What's the best way to divide a large jewelry collection among 12 inheritors? [more inside]
posted by globetrotter30 at 8:53 PM PST - 45 comments
posted by globetrotter30 at 8:53 PM PST - 45 comments
Good reads for my honeymoon?
Can you recommend some good beach reads for my honeymoon in a few weeks? [more inside]
posted by mikeweeney at 8:45 PM PST - 23 comments
posted by mikeweeney at 8:45 PM PST - 23 comments
Is learning choreography quickly an acquired skill?
Is learning choreography quickly an acquired skill? [more inside]
posted by nj554 at 8:39 PM PST - 13 comments
posted by nj554 at 8:39 PM PST - 13 comments
How do I negotiate licensing rights for printing copyrighted images on apparel?
MY BUSINESS PLAN: Negotiate the rights to make apparel with images from a movie that is coming out in a couple of years. The movie distributor has the authority over these rights.
EXAMPLE: So, say the movie was Spiderman, I would want to acquire the rights from Sony Pictures to make Spiderman t-shirts, jackets, caps, etc and then sell them to distributors, wholesalers and retailers.
WHAT I NEED: Tips from insiders how to put my best foot forward in making this proposal to the movie distributor. [more inside]
posted by seatofmypants at 8:36 PM PST - 5 comments
posted by seatofmypants at 8:36 PM PST - 5 comments
Can SSA keep my wife's passport?
Can the Social Security Authority keep my wife's passport in this particular situation? [more inside]
Why are LED signs so often seen broken?
Why are LED signs so often seen broken, at least in part?
posted by LSK at 8:32 PM PST - 11 comments
posted by LSK at 8:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Webcam, do your job!
How do I use a webcam with Windows Movie Maker on Vista? [more inside]
posted by peachykeen at 8:32 PM PST - 2 comments
posted by peachykeen at 8:32 PM PST - 2 comments
Time to gut airline pricing.
Arline prices: a specific question (Italy, late September, how to minimize cost?). And a general (airline econ 101). [more inside]
posted by paultopia at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by paultopia at 8:31 PM PST - 6 comments
Less than a Filling.
How careful do I need to be with eating and brushing around a large temporary filling from a root canal in progress? [more inside]
posted by I, Slobot at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by I, Slobot at 8:22 PM PST - 9 comments
Things to do in Tulsa?
I am ready to go. I have been waiting for the fiscal year (Happy New Year!) to declare action on several large ambitions. There is only one question that remains to be asked here: What are some fun things to do in Tulsa, Oklahoma for Labor Day Weekend? (I will have a rental car).
What the hail, I'm keeping the car
I'm the owner of a 2002 Toyota Corolla which just hit 107,000 miles. On June 9th while I was at work, my car got hammered by some pretty large hail. The damage was enough that my insurance (Progressive) declared it a total loss. My frugal heart couldn't bear to have them tow away a perfectly drivable car, so I took the lesser payout (just under $5000) and kept it. Now what? [more inside]
Best reading on junk science
What's the best reading available for a summary of "Junk Science"? [more inside]
posted by Neale at 7:44 PM PST - 21 comments
posted by Neale at 7:44 PM PST - 21 comments
active but still overeating...
Very obese woman. Gone from entirely sedentary to going to the gym 4 days a week over the past year. Lost inches but not a whole lot of weight considering my new level of activity. Problem lies in eating.... [more inside]
Help this pooch pee inside.
Dog filter: How do I get a dog to pee in the house? [more inside]
Give me something new in the middle of the road.
I need new Web sites to replace my old ones. [more inside]
How do I deal with returning back home from study abroad?
So my wonderful study abroad trip has ended and I returned back home earlier this week. My trip had its highs and lows, but overall I would not trade it for anything. I have grown in many ways and have become more confident in myself. I have met so many people and got a small taste of the world by traveling to a few other countries in Europe. I am more motivated than I ever have been to finish school, search for a job and hopefully move back abroad after finishing. [more inside]
posted by starpoint at 7:22 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by starpoint at 7:22 PM PST - 32 comments
Facebook, steel my heart.
How to channel Facebook info into another chance at a date? [more inside]
Defeating Acura TL "torque management"
My 6-speed 2006 Acura TL has a factory installed "torque management" feature which limits power in first or second gear to reduce understeer. Any way to defeat this with replacement chips or other aftermarket devices? The low power and tendency to stall is killing me!
How to start my car
Car repair filter....Car has been sitting for 18 months, anything special to do before I fire it up? [more inside]
posted by mikedelic at 6:56 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by mikedelic at 6:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Web graphics and ads filter?
Web filter filter: I seem to remember a link to an NYT article that just contained the full text of the article in nice big letters, with no graphics, banners, or ads. It was fully attributed, with links to the original, but it was much more pleasant to read, especially for a long article. Is there a website that will filter out the clutter and provide links that can be forwarded?
posted by jpg15 at 6:53 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by jpg15 at 6:53 PM PST - 6 comments
New London NH or Lebanon/West Lebanon NH ?
My spouse works at Dartmouth College in Hanover NH, since April. We are therefore going to be moving from coastal Maine to the Upper Valley and we're having a hard time finding affordable housing that's within walking distance of a decent town, one with at least one good coffee shop, a number of useful stores, public library, banks, pub, and ways to meet other people like bookgroups, classes, informal gatherings. Being near good public transit (to Boston, e.g.) would be nice, too. ... [more inside]
Book about being a prosecutor?
Please recommend a book, preferably fictional, that gives you a sense of what it was like to be a criminal prosecutor in a big American city in the middle-to-late 20th century.
You dont get how important this is to me. Or maybe you do.
When I use my stove-top espresso maker on a propane stove, it doesn't work well, but when I use it on a natural gas stove it works great. [more inside]
posted by shothotbot at 6:38 PM PST - 10 comments
posted by shothotbot at 6:38 PM PST - 10 comments
Health Insurance for an unemployed recent college graduate.
What should a recent (unemployed) college graduate do to get health insurance in Indiana? ` [more inside]
Star Trails Photography Locations?
Where can we see the brightest stars against the darkest sky? [more inside]
give me some direction
Which way is West? [more inside]
What is killing our appliances?
Our appliances are dropping like flies. Is this because of hard water, or is it something more sinister? [more inside]
posted by missuswayne at 5:26 PM PST - 15 comments
posted by missuswayne at 5:26 PM PST - 15 comments
Wanted: art skillz
How can I develop more of an artist's eye? [more inside]
PartialLyricsFilter: A Song Needs a Title
I heard a song today while sitting in a Starbucks. I really liked it but I could only make out some of the lyrics over the din of conversations and traffic.
The song is sung by a male voice and a female voice and the only lyrics I could catch were "you have taken these things" and something about "summer nights".
Can the great groupthink come up with the song? I haven't been able to find it and it is driving me a bit batty.
posted by extraheavymarcellus at 5:05 PM PST - 8 comments
posted by extraheavymarcellus at 5:05 PM PST - 8 comments
Where to buy tires in DFW?
DFWTirePurchaseFilter: I have to buy to sets of tires for my cars, one mazda 3 and a chevy tahoe. Where are the best deals right now in the DFW area?
Move to Kuala Lumpur?
Should I move to Malaysia (KL) for a year? [more inside]
posted by cosmonaught at 4:26 PM PST - 32 comments
posted by cosmonaught at 4:26 PM PST - 32 comments
Where to watch the Chicago fireworks?
Awesome / unique locations to see the July 3rd fireworks in Chicago? [more inside]
Multitrack Recording, and also Drum Input
I need some help upgrading a PC for better multitrack recording, and also selecting a decent piece of equipment for recording drum input. [more inside]
Unique flavor combinations
Ridiculous and rad combinations of 2 or 3 flavors. The weirder the better. [more inside]
Brainfog Be Gone!
Brainfog filter. Help me clear out the cobwebs. [more inside]
How's carsdirect.com?
Anyone buy a car through carsdirect.com? [more inside]
Never fight a land war in Asia
What are some good examples of failing to learn from history? [more inside]
posted by Hargrimm at 2:30 PM PST - 36 comments
posted by Hargrimm at 2:30 PM PST - 36 comments
What's the best replacement insole for my Converse?
Converse with removable insoles: What's the best replacement insert/insole/thingamabob for someone who uses the sneakers for walking rather than sports? [more inside]
Need reliable Audi Mechanic
Bay Area: Peninsula: Please recommend an independant Audi mechanic. [more inside]
posted by jeffamaphone at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
posted by jeffamaphone at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
Is there any way to rent a school bus without a driver?
Is there any way to rent a school bus without a driver?
I would ideally like to pick up the bus, pay for the time and gas, and return it the next day... Kind of like a Uhaul service. [more inside]
posted by ninjuhplease at 2:16 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by ninjuhplease at 2:16 PM PST - 9 comments
Help us give a retired racer a good home!
My wife and I are looking to adopt a rescue greyhound from Greyhound Friends or Greyhound Welfare - what do we need to know? [more inside]
posted by canine epigram at 2:14 PM PST - 30 comments
posted by canine epigram at 2:14 PM PST - 30 comments
How to read data from RAID0 set on a different computer?
Will I be able to access data from a RAID0 array on a computer other than the creator of the set? [more inside]
the unemployment blues.
guys, how has unemployment affected your dating life? [more inside]
Paying for school
I have a pretty big tuition bill, even after Stafford and Perkins loans are applied. Can't pay it in cash. Should I take out another loan or take money out of the mutual funds? [more inside]
Holly-weird and Vine
What is this ornately-leafed vine we found in our yard? It was growing on the east side of our south-facing house, mostly shaded, slinking across the sidewalk rather than climbing the house. We are in central Indiana.
posted by headspace at 1:36 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by headspace at 1:36 PM PST - 9 comments
Dumbbells vs Barbells
Is there any reason that barbells would be indispensable from a serious stength-training program? Or are dumbbells just fine? [more inside]
posted by Vorteks at 1:18 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by Vorteks at 1:18 PM PST - 12 comments
A picture says 1000 words; A manatee Tshirt says 3.
Looking for a manatee-themed t shirt for a female friend. Cuteness overload is NOT a concern! [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
posted by jstarlee at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
What do I do with square pegs and a square hole?
What is this game? It belonged to my dad's cousin and she would have played with it during the 1940's, I think. [more inside]
Safety Sunglasses
I have a pair of safety glasses that I think would make cool sunglasses. Is there anywhere I can send them to have the original lenses removed and replaced with sunglasses lenses? [more inside]
What's the best shareware (not freeware)?
I'm interested in a random sampling of opinions regarding software. What titles do you swear by shareware over freeware alternatives? [more inside]
Disinherit me, please!
What steps do I have to take to ensure I do not inherit anything from my family's estate, even if I'm included in the will? [more inside]
posted by medea42 at 12:46 PM PST - 17 comments
posted by medea42 at 12:46 PM PST - 17 comments
Need to buy a wooden cane in NYC
Tonight I need to buy a wooden walking cane in NYC tonight. It's supposed to be sturdy and not retractable. The grip doesn't matter. Any ideas where I can buy one? The average places like KMart and Duane Reade seem to offer only aluminum and fiberglass canes.
posted by I-baLL at 12:45 PM PST - 6 comments
posted by I-baLL at 12:45 PM PST - 6 comments
Where do I find a suit that fits me?
I need a really nice suit for upcoming law firm interviews. Where do I go for one that actually fits me? [more inside]
Trying to Find an Article on Data Preservation
What article did I read on preserving personal data? [more inside]
Should I pay to not have my laptop fixed?
My girlfriend took her computer to get repaired they charged her $240 on the spot and said it would be an easy fix. They called her 2 days later and said after opening it up it would cost $200. She said it was too expensive. They charged her $130 for labor and left her with a computer in pieces...is this legal? Do we have a right to a full refund? [more inside]
posted by Mr. Ugh at 12:40 PM PST - 25 comments
posted by Mr. Ugh at 12:40 PM PST - 25 comments
Prisoner's Dilemma citation
How do I cite the originators of the Prisoner's Dilemma (in my thesis) when it looks like none of them actually published anything on it? [more inside]
posted by arcticwoman at 12:33 PM PST - 16 comments
posted by arcticwoman at 12:33 PM PST - 16 comments
Looking at words from the other side
I'm looking for a font that will read as the same word (or phrase or whathaveyou) upside down or rightside up. Similar to this, but, you know, it'd say "Come In" both ways (or "Go Away" depending on how you feel, har har). I cannot put my hands on an example that does what I want. [more inside]
posted by lucyleaf at 12:27 PM PST - 12 comments
posted by lucyleaf at 12:27 PM PST - 12 comments
Verizon Voicemail callback
Verizon voicemail - Is there an option to return the call of the person who left the message? [more inside]
I'd like to bury my nose with a beer
What are the best bars in San Francisco for reading? [more inside]
Mites - An Itch That Can't Be Scratched...
Mites - is moving only option? Will we take them with us? [more inside]
seeking small, lovely picture molding - chopped!
I'm looking for small wooden picture framing molding, but not the minimalist/arty/metal-looking stuff. Hoping to find a good price from an online supplier that will chop the molding for me. Also, I'm picky and I tend to like the embossed molding I see - but the minimum widths seem to be 1" or wider. I'm framing postcards and other small items. [more inside]
So the Vampire shot the Werewolf, but who shot the Wizard?
I'm looking for suggestions for a new series to read. I enjoy what I think of as supernatural mysteries but I don't know where to turn to next. [more inside]
I'm such a clutz.
I spent a month labouring away on a website only to somehow delete it before emptying the trashcan. Yes, I know. Pathetic. It's been a week, however, and I'm seriously thinking of going to the expense of having it professionally retrieved. I know deleted photos can usually be retrieved - which is good because I really need them - but what are my chances of being able to get back properly formatted .html pages? Or formatted in such a way that I can at least try and restore them to their former glory.
posted by Zé Pequeno at 11:45 AM PST - 15 comments
posted by Zé Pequeno at 11:45 AM PST - 15 comments
How to create a custom download-able image for my customers?
How to I create a free download of an image with text on it? The text is a poem and I would like people to be able to enter a name to it then download the whole thing so they can print it as an image. [more inside]
posted by Vaike at 11:20 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by Vaike at 11:20 AM PST - 4 comments
There's absolutely no way to Google this.
Looking for a story someone wrote about "falling through the cracks" while working at a large company. I think what happened is he was to be reassigned to a new team, but the assignment never actually happened; he just kept showing up to work, kept getting paid, and got into all sorts of stuff trying to stay under the radar. [more inside]
posted by downing street memo at 11:12 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by downing street memo at 11:12 AM PST - 16 comments
Economical flooring suggestions
Looking for suggestions/recommendations on economical home flooring solutions after a carpet de-install in a 70s era home. [more inside]
Judo in Center City, Philadelphia?
We just moved to Philadelphia and I'm looking for judo dojo recommendations. Is there a good one in Center City? We're a bit east of Chinatown.
Thanks.
posted by chengjih at 10:53 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by chengjih at 10:53 AM PST - 1 comment
So I wanna buy a watch
I want to buy a watch. I don't know where to start. [more inside]
posted by like_neon at 10:52 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by like_neon at 10:52 AM PST - 14 comments
Aztek Battery Woes
What is draining the battery in my 2001 Pontiac Aztek? [more inside]
Can Nylon/Plastic gears be recut in steel?
Sewing Gear Filter: I have a number of sewing machines that have nylon or plastic composite gears that have broken. Some of them I can have replaced, some of them are no longer made. I am wondering about DIY bionic sewing machine parts. [more inside]
Best iPhone flashcard app for inputting own cards?
I am looking for a flashcard app for the iPhone, but there are a dozen options and not sufficient reviews or screenshots to really pick one, so hoping someone has experience. I am wanting a program where I can input my own cards (on a full computer, not just from the phone), one that allows creation of lists and has some sort of randomization/memorization scheme. Bonus if it allows cards to have audio, video or pictures in addition to just sound. I am fine with the cost of any of the apps and am not considering that a factor. Detailed parameters of what I'm looking for below. [more inside]
Comcast or U-Verse for an Internet Addict
So how does U-Verse's internet service compare to Comcast's? Not in print, where they're identical, but in reality? [more inside]
Wedding Shoes
Need help finding blue suede Manolo Blahnik wedding shoes or something similar. [more inside]
Checklists and timelines for moving a business
Checklist and Timeline for a moving a business. Wholesale warehouse plus retail business. [more inside]
Alternatives to the program Synergy (keyboard and mouse over network)?
Alternatives to the program Synergy (keyboard and mouse over network)? [more inside]
posted by wastelands at 10:15 AM PST - 8 comments
posted by wastelands at 10:15 AM PST - 8 comments
Cellphone Version of a Hummer?
Does anyone have experience with mil-spec cellphones? [more inside]
Save my broth!
Help me fix my broth. [more inside]
Seeing California on the cheap
I am planning a trip to California late July with a friend and I wouldn't mind renting transportation to get around. Would it be feasible / possible to rent some kind of hippie van and sleep in it along the coast?
How can I break the weight loss plateau?
I am not seeing results of personal training/working out, what can I do differently? [more inside]
Can our MRI machine be converted to Windows XP?
Does anyone have any experience with a Philips Marconi Eclipse 1.5 MRI scanner? Can it be run from a Windows-based machine? [more inside]
posted by humannaire at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by humannaire at 9:58 AM PST - 11 comments
Please recommend a book or DVD for my Dad wants to learn to use computer basics.
Please recommend a book or DVD for my Dad wants to learn to use computer basics.
My dad recently started using computer (windows XP) for the first time ever in his life. He is 60 yrs old and retired. He can open firefox, type in web address (of the few websites that he knows) and click on links in order to surf news website. Beyond that he pretty much doesn't know anything about computers. [more inside]
posted by tvjoshi at 9:49 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by tvjoshi at 9:49 AM PST - 7 comments
Should I try to fix my printer?
Is it worth trying to get a 3 year old Brother HL-5250 printer fixed? I broke it when trying to install a Rosewill toner cartridge. [more inside]
Is skill or motivation more important?
I'm a little short on skills but large on motivation. Should I start working on growing my community's web presence, or leave it to the pros? [more inside]
posted by scarykarrey at 9:25 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by scarykarrey at 9:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Internet Killed the Video Star?
Other YouTube/Google-like services that allow more than 10min of video? [more inside]
posted by rokusan at 9:21 AM PST - 6 comments
posted by rokusan at 9:21 AM PST - 6 comments
Help me unsmoosh my heart (and my ego).
My heart just got smooshed, and then I woke up to this on my iGoogle page. Can you help me keep the hobgoblins of my mind at bay today? [more inside]
posted by ohyouknow at 9:14 AM PST - 31 comments
posted by ohyouknow at 9:14 AM PST - 31 comments
where to stay in casco bay¿
Portland, Maine filter: Planning a trip to Portland this mid-August and would like to know
1. About how much does it cost to take a cab from the amtrak station to the old port?
and
2. Is it possible to stay two nights on one of the casco bay islands serviced by the ferry somewhat affordably?
posted by maca at 9:10 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by maca at 9:10 AM PST - 3 comments
Visiting the City by the Bay
Where should I stay in San Francisco and how well can I get around without a car? [more inside]
What are good urban planning programs for people with bachelor's degrees in visual arts?
My sister is entering last year of art school this fall but she wants to seek an urban planning graduate degree afterwards. What are good urban planning programs for people with bachelor's degrees in visual arts? [more inside]
posted by Kattullus at 9:02 AM PST - 2 comments
posted by Kattullus at 9:02 AM PST - 2 comments
City bulldozes away bikes
So a friend of mine locked his bike to a city-provided bike post... he came back and the city (Toronto) had torn up the entire sidewalk for 2 blocks, including where he had locked his bike. The workers tossed the bikes aside, some still locked to the posts, but some of the posts broken in two thereby freeing up the bikes. His bike was gone. There was no indication from the city that they were going to do this (signs not to lock your bike, etc.). Police have been called but consider it a "stolen bike" issue... now what? Photos and more inside. [more inside]
Detox
How do I "detox"? [more inside]
Problems with Firefox 3.5
I have found a couple of things on web pages which don't appear correctly for me in Firefox 3.5. Help me work out why. [more inside]
posted by brighton at 8:53 AM PST - 5 comments
posted by brighton at 8:53 AM PST - 5 comments
What sort of doctor should I visit about the lump under my arm?
I have a very similar problem to the under arm lump described in this question and I plan on going to the doctor, but what sort of doctor? [more inside]
Too many beeps
How might I disable or muffle the beeps that my appliances make (when buttons are pressed, when cooking cycle is finished) without risking my life or that of the unit? The toaster-oven is the most egregious offender, but the microwave is problematic too.
Drupal best practice?
I'm starting to work with Drupal. My plan is to build several newsy blog-style sites. I think I have a good handle on learning the framework, but I'm wondering if any Drupal vets have suggestions for avoiding pitfalls or maximizing the good stuff. [more inside]
posted by y6y6y6 at 8:36 AM PST - 3 comments
posted by y6y6y6 at 8:36 AM PST - 3 comments
Bikes!
Do you know of any local bike makers in NYC? [more inside]
posted by bluelight at 8:34 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by bluelight at 8:34 AM PST - 7 comments
Help us decide whether we'd make a good home for a li'l doggie
How long is too long to leave a puppy alone each weekday? [more inside]
I found out that I might be a father when I got served papers for child support... now what?
I found out that I might be a father when I got served papers for child support... now what? [more inside]
Tips for making a great audio documentary?
So this summer there is a big family reunion and, with my grandparents getting a bit older and more forgetful, I think it would be interesting to make some recordings. Do you have any suggestions? [more inside]
Any firsthand experience with the Firefox add-on TACO?
Any firsthand experience with the Firefox add-on TACO (Targeted Advertising Cookie Opt-out)? It looks really interesting, but I've only begun my research into its effectiveness.
posted by malaprohibita at 7:39 AM PST - 1 comment
posted by malaprohibita at 7:39 AM PST - 1 comment
Tips for a pets blog?
I want to start a local pets blog and want to do it well! (All I've done so far is buy a great domain name.) What would you like to see on a local blog about pets? Does your city have one that is a good example?
posted by trillian at 7:22 AM PST - 16 comments
posted by trillian at 7:22 AM PST - 16 comments
Baby, someone is crazy and it's you
Personal Drama Filter: One of my best friends doesn't understand why all his friends keep leaving him. I do. Long, dramatic explanation after the jump. [more inside]
Is the answer just the "Eyes Wide Shut" soundtrack? I hope not.
We're having a masquerade ball, but I'm at a loss for the best kind of music for the event. What should we play? [more inside]
posted by hilaritas at 6:53 AM PST - 20 comments
posted by hilaritas at 6:53 AM PST - 20 comments
Trail a bike opinions?
I would love a recommendation on a trail-a-bike for my 4 year old. Looking around, the ones at REI are $200 for Novara to $275 (for one that was instore only). At Target, they have a Wee Ride for $81 and then they had a schwinn instore for $169.
Does anyone have an opinion or experience with any of these? We are just going to be doing street and bike path rides for now.
I am leaning towards the Novara but that may just be because I can't stop myself from spending money at REI these days...
Light switch making popping noise.
Calling all MeFi electricians: why does my light switch make a popping noise, and will it kill me? [more inside]
posted by feathermeat at 6:33 AM PST - 12 comments
posted by feathermeat at 6:33 AM PST - 12 comments
Need a Better Crate for my Doggy?
What type of dog crate would you recommend for a 50lb Staffy (pit bull)? [more inside]
posted by fozzie33 at 6:26 AM PST - 9 comments
posted by fozzie33 at 6:26 AM PST - 9 comments
how to talk to people without actually talking to people
Suggestions for carving out alone time visiting a partner in a different city. [more inside]
Corolla, NC beach vacation: What is a must-do?
My whole family (parents, siblings, nieces/nephews, and assorted Serious Significant Others) is going to be staying for a week in a big house in Corolla, NC in a few weeks. What should we Absolutely Do while we're there? [more inside]
posted by Concolora at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
posted by Concolora at 6:07 AM PST - 14 comments
Do I need to change or doe sthe dynamic?
After 4 years in a relationship do you work it out or am I the cause and need to change? [more inside]
How to find accountants and/or financial advisors for elderly California Ma.
Several years ago after her stroke, Mom moved to California to be near family. She has been very stubborn about keeping her out-of-state accountant and stock broker and bristles at the thought of changing them. She has a large portfolio of investments in the family trust. Now Mom is 87, in assisted living and getting very forgetful. Her kids feel it's time to find advisors that are closer.
I've been chosen to look for:
1. A local accountant / CPA to advise us on tax issues and the trust.
2. A local financial planner (may be included with #1?).
3. A local stock broker.
Local = Walnut Creek, CA area.
I need advice on finding the right people, what kind of questions to ask when interviewing them and any other helpful tips or resources.
I think I got a bug from a torrent
I've tried illegally downloading an application, and I'm pretty sure it is intent on messing up my computer and/or stealing my infos. Here's the catch- I'm runny the latest version of Leopard OS_X. [more inside]
What is this song that sounds like the Kinks but probably isn't?
Please help me identify this song: it sounds like the Kinks, but I think it's more recent. Has something like "she asks, 'do you love me?' but she means, 'will you respect me?'" in the lyrics. [more inside]
posted by AV at 5:56 AM PST - 4 comments
posted by AV at 5:56 AM PST - 4 comments
iSight or iDon't?
Best webcam for Mac OS X, is iSight still the one camera to rule them all? [more inside]
Excel data fun!
I have two excel 2003 files with lists of a few hundred assets. One has a list of assets with asset number A. Another list has (mostly) the same assets with two rows per asset listing: and number A on the first line, and number B on the second line. (also, if it matters, number A is in column A and number B is in column B) I need to take number B from the second file and copy it into a column in the first file so that the number B matches up with the correct number A.
Any ideas on how to do this? I can't simply sort and then copy/paste, because the second file includes assets that the first file does not have.
Thanks!
posted by kraigory at 5:21 AM PST - 7 comments
posted by kraigory at 5:21 AM PST - 7 comments
How to make a 3D model from 2D images
I have a bunch of 2D MRI images of a human brain (both vertical and horizontal slices), which I'd like to merge to create a rotatable 3D model. Can anyone recommend a free program I can use to do this, please? [more inside]
You better C sharp or you'll VB flat
How do you use a Class Library DLL created with C# from VBA? [more inside]
Is grad school necessary?
I know this is my last year for my Hon. in Linguistics. I think I'm doing pretty bad. Many of my friends are going for grad schools or research programs in cognitive linguistic-issues. It feels like I'm left behind very much. Now I feel very stupid compare to my friends. Feeling very humiliated. I don't know what to think.
Does going to grad school really help one's career?
I don't think I can go to grad school with a terrible mark I have and I think I will have an unusually difficult roadmap for my possible career without having an MA.
Are people like me doomed because we don't go to grad school?
Are there any alternatives to grad schools for further education?
Please critique my spam
Received the following email yesterday in regards to my domain name. My first reaction was to hit delete, but I thought I'd just make sure I wasn't ignoring something I shouldn't be ignoring. [more inside]
posted by goshling at 3:42 AM PST - 11 comments
posted by goshling at 3:42 AM PST - 11 comments
So I guess we're not friends huh?
I met a new 'friend' (acquaintance) on a course I took recently. He sort-of invited himself to come and stay with me for a week in Paris. I figured that he was mostly coming to see Paris but also to hang out with me, but he's made himself completely scarce since arriving and I'm not sure how to deal. [more inside]
posted by ask me please at 3:04 AM PST - 39 comments
posted by ask me please at 3:04 AM PST - 39 comments
Photoshop help required
Photoshop question. I have a logo. I have a banner. I want to cut the shape of the logo out of the banner to leave a logo-shaped hole so you can see the page background. [more inside]