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September 30
Me and my gf want to visit the Altai Republic in Russia. However a friend of ours wanted to visit the place, but weren't allowed to enter because he didn't have a permit. So where does one get a permit to enter the Altai Republic and why is it necessary to get one? I mean, a tourist-visa should be able to give you access to most of the country as long as the cities you want to visit is stated on the visa.
posted by madcow20 at 9:27 PM PST - 3 comments 
Why, of all places, houseflies seem to be irresistibly attracted by wireless antennae?
[more inside]posted by _dario at 8:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Help a computer scientist find an interesting job abroad, preferably in Japan
[more inside]posted by Cogito at 8:21 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm looking for a longer poem about death/dying that I read some time ago. IIRC, I found it via the "
Poetry Sunday" series on the Daylight Atheism blog, but upon a little research, it was not one of the poems featured there. Perhaps it is by one of the same authors?
[more inside]posted by aheckler at 7:59 PM PST - 6 comments
Why is LA's Metro subway line on the "honor system?" What possible benefits, financial and otherwise, could arise from not checking to see if everyone is a paying customer?
[more inside]posted by invisible ink at 7:14 PM PST - 29 comments
Current_financial _crisisFilter:
Where can I read the single best arguments for
government intervention to rescue the financial markets and economy, and the single best argument for
zero/minimal government intervention in this current financial crisis?
(Looking for links to articles, blog posts, etc -- not opinions -- from MeFites...)
posted by chefscotticus at 7:03 PM PST - 7 comments
Exclavefilter: What is involved in building a small cabin on a wooded lot in Point Roberts? What grief might I expect from the border?
[more inside]posted by upc_head at 6:31 PM PST - 1 comments
Kindle Filter: If you own a Kindle - how has it changed the way you read? Do you read more? Less? More books? Fewer books? More/fewer publications and blogs? I never dreamed I would fall in love with something like this as I've always been a
physical book lover, yet I can honestly say its changed the way I read. I find myself reading more books and find it easier to focus on one book versus juggling several with a stack next to me. If you're a Kindle owner - tips or tricks for a new Kindler?
posted by Gerard Sorme at 6:14 PM PST - 26 comments
I'd like to get an image off my cell phone. The problem is that there's no away to connect the phone to a pc and no way to send an MMS message to an email address, only a phone number. Am I totally screwed?
[more inside]posted by puke & cry at 6:10 PM PST - 19 comments
Are "low rolling resistance" tires a worthwhile investment? And how should I go about finding them? How much more should I pay for this type of tire?
[more inside]posted by abkadefgee at 5:49 PM PST - 6 comments
A crazy financial question about the timing of my 401k rollover to and IRA in light of current economic events in the US. Is it even possible to time a rollover?
[more inside]posted by quadog at 4:31 PM PST - 8 comments
I was a late bloomer. I was painfully shy and didn't date until I was 24. I'm at a turning point of the longest relationship I've had (almost a year). I don't know if I'm in love or not. Or if that's even the right question.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:06 PM PST - 12 comments
Please help me sort out my anxiety-related relationship problems and help me to have an open heart.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
I'd like a new point and shoot digital camera, but am at a bit of a loss on where to start. My current camera-history and requirements for a new one are inside.
[more inside]posted by booknerd at 3:55 PM PST - 14 comments
What does the Chinese character in Fae Myenne Ng's
Steer Towards Rock frequently used to mark chapters mean? And what writing style is it in? You can see the character in the Amazon
look-inside feature for the book (click excerpt on the left to see the character).
posted by Kattullus at 3:23 PM PST - 5 comments
I want to completely, entirely remove Firefox from my Macbook. Help me do that?
[more inside]posted by Dreama at 3:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Do any accredited, respectable,
non-residential , MFA Writing programs exist out there?
[more inside]posted by esereth at 2:59 PM PST - 7 comments
Why would a credit card scammer ship fraudulently purchased items to the legitimate credit card holder's address?
[more inside]posted by lassie at 2:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone recommend a nice restaurant in Miami for my anniversary that wouldn't make me look silly if I wore a jacket?
[more inside]posted by UMDirector at 2:28 PM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone know - or care to guess at - the origin of the phrase "Yeah, bwee-aayyy!" uttered by teenagers like me in 1970s Northern England to express complete disbelief at a huge lie told by someone else?
[more inside]posted by unSane at 2:15 PM PST - 17 comments
Massage therapist filter: What things can you not do without in your workplace?
Massage therapy client filter: What things do you love about your massage therapist's practice?
[more inside]posted by mcbeth at 1:20 PM PST - 21 comments
Are there any platforms for developing Iphone/Itouch applications that don't require a ton of coding? I'm think along the lines of the old Hypercard, or an interactive fiction engines.
[more inside]posted by mecran01 at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
Why do I keep attracting people (for relationships) who are incompatible with me? Why do I have trouble attracting those who are?
[more inside]posted by sixcolors at 12:42 PM PST - 56 comments
I've decided that I want to take a year to go backpack around Europe. Now what do I tell my current employer and my family?
[more inside]posted by sperose at 12:17 PM PST - 18 comments
How to make a print quality map of office locations that includes county boundaries.
[more inside]posted by D-ten at 12:01 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for advice on what to see and do in Liverpool during a two day visit. Food, best sites, where is the best area to stay, hotels, etc...
posted by srboisvert at 11:37 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm a 23-year-old male, 6'4", and 175 lbs. I'm too thin. What's the best way I can gain weight and muscle? I'd like to start working out in my own apartment.
[more inside]posted by decrescendo at 11:35 AM PST - 17 comments
If stocks continue to rise throughout the week and reach the previous point or "close enough", what reason is there for a bail out?
[more inside]posted by Mardigan at 11:24 AM PST - 18 comments
For windows xp , I have an annoying reminder about a web page being unable to display but no exit box to click onto. I also cannot right click it in the open tabs bar at the bottom to close it manually. It just reads "Reminder Tuesday Sept. 30th 2008 1:07:01 A.M." The date changes as the day does and I dunno how to remove it. I can move it off screen but still.... Any ideas?
posted by thaworldhaswarpedme at 11:07 AM PST - 6 comments
Does the phrase "halo moment" have any particular meaning outside the context of video games? How about within the context of people who play Halo? Does it simply describe a memorable scene from the game?
posted by Jeff Howard at 11:00 AM PST - 21 comments
We've moved every two years since 2000. Always renting. We're about to move into our very own condo, and in the interests of not being ripped off, we're avoiding the developer's sources/prices and buying our own appliances, window treatments, do our own closets, find our own contractor for the floors, etc.
The problem? We don't know how to do any of this stuff. Bonus points: 6 month old baby.
[more inside]posted by NoRelationToLea at 10:27 AM PST - 12 comments
whats the origin of words ending in -ality that are used specifically in the discussion of art? such as theatricality, aurality, physicality, etc.
where/with whom did this trend begin?
[more inside]posted by sponge at 10:17 AM PST - 10 comments
Any clue what might be plaguing my outdoor Japanese red maple bonsai? Immediately upon receiving it from an online retailer, it started developing brown patches on the leaves, which then curled up and died. I've tried putting it in less sun, more sun, more water, less water. It is in partial shade on a porch with daily watering now. It is still alive (green when I scrape it a bit) with few leaves intact, but I am worried that I'm about to kill a thoughtful birthday present.
posted by *s at 9:49 AM PST - 6 comments
Trying to find a photo of two people standing in seperate rowboats holding hands in the middle of a lake.
[more inside]posted by stuffedcrust at 9:40 AM PST - 1 comments
Help me plan a solo vacation! I had been planning a vacation with friends at the end of October, but they're now considering a destination I'm not so hot on. I still want to travel, so what would be a good alternate trip?
So much more inside.
[more inside]posted by sbutler at 9:36 AM PST - 7 comments
[MovieRecommendationFilter] So, recently, I went out to blockbuster and rented out two movies: Before Sunrise and its sequel Before Sunset. I'm looking for similar movies to watch on my lonely days. [SpoilersAlert]
[more inside]posted by patla at 9:11 AM PST - 22 comments
Seeking recognizable group Halloween costume suggestions for four (2 guys and 2 girls), preferably with a pop culture/nerdy bent.ha
[more inside]posted by Nelsormensch at 8:50 AM PST - 31 comments
I have a bridal shower to attend this weekend (sigh, i hate these things). You have to give a gift appropriate to the time of day that you were given on the invite...my time is 8pm. Is it appropriate to give a nice vintage bottle of red wine or champagne? I'm really not into putting a ton of effort into shopping for this (nor do i have the time).
[more inside]posted by Waterbear at 8:34 AM PST - 14 comments
Have you ever sued someone for libel in the UK, while you yourself were based in another country? If so, what was your experience?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:53 AM PST - 2 comments
I just downloaded the trial version of MS Office 2007 because some companies prefer that resumes be made from MS Word. But I can't seem to find a resume template for it. Please help.
[more inside]posted by Brandon1600 at 7:39 AM PST - 8 comments
If I don't want to move far, is academic librarianship out of the question? If so, how do I go about finding a summer practicuum in other fields?
[more inside]posted by waterandrock at 7:25 AM PST - 17 comments
Ruffly panties online, or in NYC? i.e. cute, classy panties/bras/corsets/etc that won't break the bank. Victoria's Secret falls apart pretty fast, in my experience. Looking for something a step up, but not ridiculously expensive or (on the other hand) trashy. At the very least, how much should I be looking to spend on such a thing?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:41 AM PST - 19 comments
I might be infertile. I'm a single guy in my mid-twenties and I haven't been able to find any information or resources for people like me. I know the medical stuff, but nobody in my situation seems to talk about their experiences. Help me find other perspectives on this, or tell me about how you handled it.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:41 AM PST - 13 comments
This is not a "name that song" question, but rather a "find this CD, if it was ever made into a CD" question. Vaguely NSFW inside.
[more inside]posted by adipocere at 6:38 AM PST - 4 comments
OK, so me and MrsShawnString bought a DS finally. What cool stuff can I do with it (besides playing games) and what are the MUST HAVE games to have? Pretty much any genre game is ok
[more inside]posted by ShawnString at 6:34 AM PST - 30 comments
Can someone please explain how to get Synchronization Rights to a Cover Version of a song? Or who would have control of whether you can use a cover version in a film.
[more inside]posted by mary8nne at 5:48 AM PST - 4 comments
My mom sent an email to herself on AOL containing sensitive information, and it never arrived - and there's no record of it in her inbox, or sent-message folder. Should we be worried? (details inside)
[more inside]posted by slowcat at 5:40 AM PST - 5 comments
I have an Accurist chronograph watch that I bought about 5 years ago and every so often it insists that the date is invalid and jumps forwards one month and one day. Before I dump it in the bin and buy a decent watch, can you help me set it correctly?
[more inside]posted by mr_silver at 2:56 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me keep my mom from going insane at her work! She has a boring sit-at-the-computer all day job, with crazy coworkers. Her work banned downloading and streaming media, so I helped her pick a simple 2 gig mp3 player. She listens to BBC streams, and I helped her find rss feeds for the relevant podcasts. Now she's all set up with Google Reader and a few feeds, and wants more. Trouble is I don't know what to recommend...
[more inside]posted by shinyshiny at 1:44 AM PST - 21 comments
September 29
HELP. I'm outrageously pregnant and my husband is Tibetan. We are going to use a Tibetan name, but it's rather hard to find Tibetan name books for babies. In lieu of this MrTaff has given me a list of names he finds acceptable to his ear/culture/language etc. (He's not a Buddhist, he's a Bonpo). I need feedback from people of all language backgrounds and countries and opinions about the list he has given me.
[more inside]posted by taff at 10:33 PM PST - 74 comments
Some of us have jobs we've imagined having since we were kids (doctor, lawyer, ballerina...). And some of us have jobs with weird titles we never imagined having or somehow stumbled into (acquisitions editor, paid search marketer, partner services representative, circulation manager, health services coordinator...). Many of us in the latter category love our jobs - either because we're good at them, we get paid well, we like the people we work with, value the company's mission, or all of the above. I want to hear from you happy people with weird job titles.
[more inside]posted by scarabic at 8:16 PM PST - 31 comments
I want to have a permanent calendar-like book that lists all of my important annual stuff: birthdays, when to plant veggies, get car maintenance, make Xmas cards, etc., and I don't want to have to get a new one each year. What am I looking for?
[more inside]posted by epersonae at 8:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Which songs have as their theme, "Gosh, you were there all along, and I never noticed you but gee....you're, you're...the one!"
[more inside]posted by sweetkid at 8:05 PM PST - 30 comments
Does anyone around here have any experience with the online classes offered by Arab Academy? General quality and transferability of credits are my main concerns.
[more inside]posted by pullayup at 8:05 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for bits and pieces for 'No Country for Old Men' Halloween Costume...Anyone know where I can get a 'Javier Bardem' looking bowl cut wig ?
posted by ashepp at 8:00 PM PST - 6 comments
Has anyone else encountered really fast, almost reckless, driving on Minneapolis buses today?
[more inside]posted by marsha56 at 7:21 PM PST - 7 comments
(Posting for a friend): I just bought a keyboard, and I would like to learn a little piano-playing. Is there any free or cheap software that can hand-hold me through it? Are there any websites that offer beginning piano lessons?
posted by prefpara at 7:17 PM PST - 2 comments
Investing 201: Given the economic news of late, If the value of my mutual funds drop and the interest rate of my debts go up would it be prudent to liquidate the mutual funds to pay off my debts or should I "stay the course" despite this?
Financial details inside...
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:32 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I teach myself to read and translate French at the intermediate level in the next six weeks?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:32 PM PST - 11 comments
Looking for battery operated Christmas/LED lights with the smallest possible battery pack.
[more inside]posted by Lucinda at 6:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Help! Can't get internet to work - Palm Treo 700W (flashed, originally Verizon) on Cricket.
[more inside]posted by neolith22 at 6:13 PM PST - 2 comments
I live in the United States, am 4 years out of college, and work in the software industry. I want to explore opportunities to work abroad in my field (e.g. software/web development), preferably in Europe, or South or East Asia. I currently work for one of the largest software companies in the world, so I am going to explore internal options, but I'm also willing to my employer if the opportunity is right. Does anyone have any advice on where to start my search, or any personal experiences or anecdotes?
posted by lupefiasco at 5:28 PM PST - 5 comments
What does
this Japanese character on this Daruma doll mean? At least, I assume it's Japanese...
posted by killerinsideme at 5:03 PM PST - 13 comments
A friend is buying a website that I've built, as well as the domain name. He's taken possession of the actual site (i.e., the software that runs it), so now I need to make him the owner of the domain. How do I do it?
[more inside]posted by inkedmn at 4:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Failed Bailout and stocks plumetted 800 points. Sounds pretty bad but can somebody explain why the 700 billion dollar plan should have passed in the first place.
Why was this so sudden, 2 weeks ago everything was relatively ok and this week financial armageddon? Where do they get 700 billion dollar and the idea of no oversight over such a large sum of money
Iam looking for an explanation in layman's terms as in 700 billion dollar plan for dummies
posted by radsqd at 4:51 PM PST - 18 comments
I've been getting my house ready to sell and am wondering if I'm crazy. Should I go ahead with it now, or wait until spring? Of course, there are mitigating factors involved.
[more inside]posted by Unicorn on the cob at 4:49 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm trying to find a quietly apocalyptic poem that featured horses - can anyone help?
[more inside]posted by Chairboy at 4:42 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I replace the driver’s side low-beam headlight on my 2004 Honda Civic LX?
[more inside]posted by vkxmai at 4:37 PM PST - 6 comments
D...d...dowryfilter? Maybe? I'm getting married to a Chinese woman, very soon, and her rather wealthy parents are asking (hinting, in this face-sensitive culture, so I think that's what it is, but it could mean something else?) where my divorced, broke parents' contribution to the marriage is, or, in lieu of theirs, mine. They've tossed a $140,000 duplex our way, a prime rental property, and a ton of financial support for their daughter. I have about $400 in the bank and an okay freelance career. Barring 10 years to save up and match that...what, exactly, can I do to prevent this from getting really, really, really awkward? A long, rambling explanation follows.
[more inside]posted by saysthis at 4:35 PM PST - 19 comments
I am searching for the translation of the Bible in which the Book of Job 14:12 is rendered thus.....
[more inside]posted by bukharin at 4:34 PM PST - 9 comments
How can I get my boyfriend to be more emotionally intimate with me without prying or being annoying?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:11 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm working on a project and I need to create a collage of landmarks (the idea being a sort of national or global skyline, if you will). Specifically, I need US-based landmarks, and then international landmarks. I'm looking for help coming up with any visually obvious landmarks I might have missed.
[more inside]posted by JReed at 2:59 PM PST - 24 comments
What sort of courses, experiences, certifications, degrees, etc. should I pursue to tailor me for a career in editorial publishing?
[more inside]posted by Baethan at 2:29 PM PST - 8 comments
When I browse to
Talking Points Memo with Chrome from work I see the page as of Sept 24th. At home, with Chrome, I see the page as of today. At work in IE7 I see the site correctly. No other websites are affected.
[more inside]posted by Maastrictian at 2:12 PM PST - 9 comments
I am looking to buy a condo next fall (2009) in DC. While I have rented in DC for quite some time, I haven't been keeping an eye on the housing market nearly as much, particularly as it has begun its decline.
[more inside]posted by waylaid at 2:09 PM PST - 3 comments
My neck sweats like crazy when I wear button up shirts with neckties. Is there a way to help with this?
[more inside]posted by Zeker at 1:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Help me with the daunting task of finding a facility to board a kitten for a few days in Mumbai, India, which is of decent enough quality to someone from the U.S.
posted by aletheia at 1:55 PM PST - 5 comments
I am trying to find a specific internet video from a few years ago. The video is a parody of a highly technical product promotional/sales company. There is one man in a suit explaining the company's production innovation, design, etc., as he stands in front of equipment racks. About half-way through, you begin to realize that it's all just technical gibberish. My google-fu is failing me.
posted by mdpc98 at 1:48 PM PST - 7 comments
Someone, somewhere--some cultural critic, I think, someone who has yet to die, or who was alive within the last half-century (but I could be wrong there), once said something along the lines of "Irony is the laughter of the slave." Do you know who that was?
[more inside]posted by ftrain at 1:48 PM PST - 2 comments
A friend and I are trying to remember the name of an '80s musician whose career was cut short when he mysteriously disappeared / met with foul play while traveling in Europe.
[more inside]posted by JoanArkham at 1:42 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for a more complete list of Master's in Accounting or Master's in Professional Accounting programs designed for people with non-accounting bachelor's degrees.
[more inside]posted by onepapertiger at 1:41 PM PST - 5 comments
My wife and I have been together for 10 years and for the next few, she is giving me a gift that I fear I can never repay. I recently began medical school at the age of 32 and, as you might imagine, just getting to this point required several serious sacrifices on her part. I've just finished my first "block" and have a week of vacation before the next block begins. I'm at home all day while she's working and I want to spend my time showing her how much I love her, how much I appreciate her sacrifices, and how I realize that I couldn't do this without her.
I'm doing the normal things like making nice dinners, cleaning the house, and tackling honey-do items. But what else can I do? I'm looking to the hive to help me be creative.
[more inside]posted by stuboo at 1:40 PM PST - 15 comments
Which do you prefer, round or princess cut diamonds? Why? What are the pros/cons to each?
[more inside]posted by jwfree at 1:31 PM PST - 31 comments
I was wondering if now would be a good time to buy stock in, say, a bank. The theory being buy low and then some years from now, it would be high. I'm talking maybe $1000, such that if I lost it all, while I wouldn't be very happy about it, but it wouldn't break me. I realize you are not a lawyer, or financial analyst, or whatever. I'm looking for any opinion, for or against.
posted by allelopath at 1:25 PM PST - 16 comments
Was sent an "untyped binary data" file with no extension. It's audio. Using a Mac, I've tried adding the .mp3, .aac, .wav extensions, and it won't open. What now?
[more inside]posted by acidic at 1:18 PM PST - 14 comments
Would you share you cellular modem router experiences? Or, where can I find a cellular modem router in the Bay Area today?
[more inside]posted by fief at 12:46 PM PST - 2 comments
The only difference between regular vodka and super premium vodka is the price. Double shielded, gold plated speaker cables work just as well as cheap ones.
What other consumer goods have "premium" versions that are identical to the budget version?
[more inside]posted by andrewzipp at 12:43 PM PST - 55 comments
Help me think of classic electronic tracks for my (as-yet-hypothetical) classic electronica cover band.
[more inside]posted by greenie2600 at 12:33 PM PST - 26 comments
I need help creating a complicated, buffy-themed christmas present for my girlfriend. Problem: I know very little about Buffy. I'm looking for a list (and photos, if possible) of buffy artifacts.
[more inside]posted by craven_morhead at 12:16 PM PST - 22 comments
My boyfriend, who moved in to my house six months ago, has visitation with his 9-year-old son every other weekend and Monday afternoons. I am not a huge kid person, and never planned to have any of my own--but when I am around the two of them I put my best foot forward, engage the kid in conversation, ask him about his life and the things he enjoys, and try to do fun things with him and his father.
[more inside]posted by vegsister at 11:59 AM PST - 18 comments
What king of laptop adapter/transformer do I need for Buenos Aires? I have a U.S. Apple MacBook Pro with a THREE-pronged grounded cable.
[more inside]posted by cookie googleman at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
I've been asked to contribute to a collection of op-ed/essays/creative nonfiction type stories, to be published together as a book. I have no idea how this stuff works, but I know the release form says I won't get paid. Anybody have any experience with this kind of thing? Is this a normal clause for a first-time author who barely even counts as an author?
[more inside]posted by ultraultraboomerang at 11:52 AM PST - 6 comments
I saw the doctor to discuss ADD and getting a diagnosis. He started me on Adderall XR, 10mg, slowly increasing the dose. By 40mg, I was jittery as can be, having serious anxiety apparently caused by the medicine, but still as ADD as ever. I have a follow-up appointment with the doctor tomorrow, and want to know what to ask for.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:44 AM PST - 10 comments
I need to create a website for a fake invite-only torrent community to feature in a short movie centering around said community. What's the easiest way to set up a customizable tracker?
[more inside]posted by JMB1138 at 11:38 AM PST - 2 comments
I have a Series 2 Tivo. After 5 months of no TV at all, I have TimeWarner cable again. In my area, T-W uses the Sci. Atlanta DVR tuner. It's less expensive than Tivo, by several $ a month. Is Tivo worth the extra $ and hassle?
[more inside]posted by theora55 at 11:22 AM PST - 16 comments
So I finally got around to setting up my
wireless video webcam. I like the camera, I like that it's wireless and streaming video, but I can't view the video from any of my three Macs, though it works with my Dell laptop. When I try to view from my Mac (on IE, Firefox, or Safari) I get the video page but no video.
[more inside]posted by rinosaur at 11:14 AM PST - 7 comments
Can you suggest some fall/winter clothes for me, given certain constraints? SAHM, suddenly muscular, don't want to succumb to sloppiness.
[more inside]posted by kmennie at 11:09 AM PST - 12 comments
Mefi Mixtape Help! I'm currently in love with
"The Swimming Song" by Loudon Wainwright III. Does anyone have suggestions for songs that are equally fun, carefree and generally badass? I tried the iTunes Genius playlist but it failed. Thanks in advance.
posted by beta male at 11:00 AM PST - 10 comments
Printer filter: a Snagit screen capture of a web page yields an 8.5 x 22" (96dpi) document in Photoshop 7. What can I easily do (short of using Photoshop to break the one document into two 8.5 x 11" documents) in order to print it out as a two page document, thus keeping the same width? Photoshop, Snagit, and Windows Picture Viewer all want to print it all out on a single 8.5 x 11" page by shrinking the width and length, which makes the content nearly unreadable. Converting it to a PDF document yields the same result. So, what's a quick and easy way of inserting a page break where I want it into a screen capture (JPG or PNG format)? OS: Windows XP
posted by bbranden1 at 10:57 AM PST - 5 comments
I want to travel, but I think doing so by airplane is unethical because of the associated carbon emissions and the inadequacy of 'offset' schemes.
Is it still possible to travel by sea from North America to Europe or Asia? If so, how long does it take, and what are the associated costs?
posted by sindark at 10:55 AM PST - 34 comments
I love IE7's built-in RSS/feed reader. I hate, hate, hate IE7's slowness and general, overal crapiness. I would love to use FireFox, but I want the same kind of RSS reader functionality. Is there is a plugin or extension for Firefox that exists and works just like IE7's RSS reader?
[more inside]posted by karizma at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
Vacation Filter; Need help planning our family vacation. The vacation will be for four days at the end of October. The two destinations are the Bahamas or the DR! Please recommend all-inclusive resorts that will be fun for us. Our group is five people. (Two parents in their fifties, and four others in early to late 20s). Good restaurants, fun activities and maybe a bit of partying for the youngins :) thanks in advance!
posted by boyinmiami at 10:35 AM PST - 0 comments
I'm creating a basic study guide for the topic of Ethics in Film. I have a basic list compiled. What are films that address a particular moral issue that you feel should be on this list? (Recommendations for a basic text as companion guide would also be appreciated.)
[more inside]posted by strangeleftydoublethink at 10:07 AM PST - 25 comments
Low grade fever, intermittent sore throat, lots of dizziness, extremely stiff neck and upper back, and headache - what's happening to me and how can I make it better?
[more inside]posted by chez shoes at 9:54 AM PST - 17 comments
I am applying for a job as a legal conflicts analyst, and the employer wants me to list a salary requirement in my cover letter. Problem: I have no idea as to what figure would be appropriate.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:53 AM PST - 6 comments
What is currently the fastest AGP video card out? I am on the fence about spending money on upgrading my computer, If i can find an upgrade to my videocard eVGA 6800 GT and more ram then I will most likely be good for now(playing warhammer online).
[more inside]posted by Mesach at 9:52 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm in need of quality 30 minute or less dramas. I have a 35 minute bus commute and find it annoying to watch only half a show.
[more inside]posted by cjorgensen at 9:39 AM PST - 23 comments
I want to whip up an applesauce cake this afternoon for Rosh Hashanah (
this recipe specifically). However, I don't have light rum. What can I use as a substitute that will make my cake just as yummy?
[more inside]posted by leesh at 9:18 AM PST - 11 comments
Lav Mics. What about 'em? We encourage our actors to cheat out, to be confident in their lines and to project. And yet, there are times when they need just a little more help being heard. So, here is a follow-up to
a question I asked two years ago ... now that we've a little experience, if we decided to add lav mics to our audio arsenal, is there are make and model that you would recommend for theatre? For outdoor theatre? For outdoor theatre in a climate that can shift from nary a drop to downpour in under a minute?
posted by grabbingsand at 8:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Is it possible to have a great, Carribean, resort vacation with an 18 month old toddler in tow?
[more inside]posted by kilikina73 at 8:58 AM PST - 7 comments
ISO ideas and hints for planning successful vacation with brainy, very (very) anxious widowed mother (mine) who is active, nervous, and 76.
[more inside]posted by ClaudiaCenter at 8:58 AM PST - 12 comments
Another remember-a-book question: it was published in the last 10 years or so, and features magicians. (Potential spoilers inside).
[more inside]posted by muddgirl at 8:54 AM PST - 3 comments
My mom died when I was in college. Though she was in some sense a single parent to me and we were extremely close, I barely shed a tear about it since she died over six years ago. This past weekend, I'm not exactly sure why, but the dam finally broke and I've been overwhelmed with a tidal wave of sadness for the past couple of days that shows no signs of flowing back out. I have a couple of questions for you.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:51 AM PST - 13 comments
What does it take to get an internet radio station to appear in the "Radio" section of the iTunes software? Or, how do I help a college set up an internet radio station?
[more inside]posted by fvox13 at 8:47 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm considering a job offer. It's in Bermuda. While the places obviously has advantages, the cost of living seems insane.
[more inside]posted by dhoe at 8:18 AM PST - 3 comments
Could people really survive in space, for 10 or so seconds with no protection bar thermal wrap?
[more inside]posted by micklaw at 7:57 AM PST - 14 comments
Road Tripfilter! Is it feasible to drive from NYC to New Orleans, hitting stops along the way, without going insane?
[more inside]posted by The Whelk at 7:57 AM PST - 29 comments
My long-term, wonderful partner wants me to be more flexible, to put off school, and to travel the world with him. At 33, I'm sick of moving, love my current city, and want more education. What’s the best way for us to negotiate our differing goals for the future? Has anyone out there been in the same situation, and if so, what did you do?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:54 AM PST - 12 comments
What is the procedure for getting a 'certified copy' of my passport for proof of identity for the bank?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:53 AM PST - 6 comments
What can I expect in terms of side effects for radiation treatment of brain cancer?
[more inside]posted by Atom12 at 6:58 AM PST - 16 comments
What is the best way for a fairly unmotivated but still moderately fit guy with a lot of time on his hands to build upper body mass in the comfort of his own home?
posted by zaebiz at 6:11 AM PST - 17 comments
Our baby daughter is nearly two weeks old. We want to do something special
now for her 18th/21st birthday. We are doing a baby book with our thoughts about her now and will be putting some money aside into her UK child trust fund.
Port seems so old fashioned and whisky so inappropriate. Any ideas?
posted by Bigbrowncow at 3:34 AM PST - 40 comments
On American TV drama shows I have noticed that TV remotes make an audible click when a button is pressed by one of the actors. Living in the UK, I have never heard/seen this in real life. Do all American TV remotes click? Or is this just a dramatic device? UK TV remotes do not click. Why?
posted by JtJ at 2:09 AM PST - 20 comments
I'm in the market for an inexpensive (under $1000) camcorder but every spec on any camera brings up a thousand questions. 3CCD? CMOS? HD? HDV? MiniDV? BluRay? File formats? Still shots? Help!
[more inside]posted by zardoz at 12:28 AM PST - 6 comments
September 28
I'm a cute, smart and determined 25 year old girl who is looking to try out the local dating scene. I've been looking into speed-dating, but I wanted to tap MeFi for any advice or suggestions. Has anyone tried speed scenarios like 8minuteDating?
[more inside]posted by thatbrunette at 11:27 PM PST - 9 comments
Can
Startech's syngas power a ocean capable ships engine? I am trying to determine if you could power an ocean going ship with syngas.
posted by Mr_Zero at 10:55 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there a site that will tell me the exact heading to which the sun will set for a given day and location? Obviously the sun sets in the west, but as the seasons change it sets in different locations, I need to figure out exactly where...
[more inside]posted by garethspor at 10:40 PM PST - 5 comments
I have a gmail account that I use in my personal life. I also have a google talk (gtalk) account that I use for work. They're two different usernames. Is there any way to combine them under a single google username, preferably the name I use for my gmail account?
[more inside]posted by Amy Phillips at 10:36 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I cheer up, amuse, and otherwise distract my pregnant wife who's just been put on bed rest at week 25?
[more inside]posted by El Curioso at 10:16 PM PST - 22 comments
While talking to my friend, who was using gchat in gmail on a Mac, suddenly her keyboard started acting up. It didn't work it gchat, did work in rmails in gmail, and
the kezboard is messed up for other things++
(y is swapped with z, and all sorts of other things.)
The strange part is, she doesn't even know how she did it. Any Mac gurus have anz ideas_ (any ideas?) Particularly useful would be how to reverse the change...
posted by hAndrew at 10:05 PM PST - 7 comments
If I were to want to get a good, sublet apartment in Manhattan (for just 2 months) starting in January 2009 through the end of February 2009--where should I begin?
[more inside]posted by zerobyproxy at 9:27 PM PST - 4 comments
This question always comes up with my husband and I when watching Boston Legal. How does the jury decide how much to reward in damages?
[more inside]posted by Becko at 9:24 PM PST - 5 comments
My insurance company (Blue Cross/Shield MA) is dropping all prescription drug benefits for allergy drugs in favor of over-the-counter medicine like Claritin. I have serious allergies and take Alegra 180. What can I do?
[more inside]posted by morallybass at 8:42 PM PST - 20 comments
Manhattan dermatologist who can see me this week to handle an out of control icky infection (classic manicure-from-hell scenario)? The closer to Grand Central-ish, the better!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:10 PM PST - 4 comments
What is the word that means setting the direction of the conversation by how you begin? (Benchmark, perhaps?) For instance, Paulson demands $700B without any oversight; the discussion becomes heated about how much oversight, how dare he, what oversight we should insist on, etc etc, rather than the amount of money, who it should be given to, and so on. More description follows, if that helps.
[more inside]posted by kestralwing at 7:53 PM PST - 4 comments
How can I find wines from Jura in the New York and New Jersey area, ideally close to New Brunswick, and/or Atlanta. I'm only interested in the wines based on the
Savagnin grape, specifically the Macvin du Jura, Savagnin,
Vin jaune, and
Vin de paille.
I should also find rillettes de canard (or other animals), pre-stuffed escargot, miel (honey) and syrup of violate and/or lavender, but these items are less serious and maybe easier.
[more inside]posted by jeffburdges at 7:40 PM PST - 5 comments
There must be a simple explanation for this, but I'm damned if I can figure it out: in televised football games, how do they get the digital line of scrimmage and digital arrows marking which down it is to appear as if they're
underneath the players' feet and bodies?
[more inside]posted by Powerful Religious Baby at 7:32 PM PST - 11 comments
My other half really wants me to get the modern
shag hair style like Brad Pitt's. I have long hair at the moment and I'm not too keen on the change... I think it's too feminine (pink is not the new black) and outdated. Am i being too stubborn?
posted by jakubsnm at 7:26 PM PST - 30 comments
Help me choose a couple of my next books: Which Dune sequels and which Gene Wolfe book to buy?
[more inside]posted by ersatz at 7:18 PM PST - 26 comments
Australian MeFites: have you used an online tax return service and been happy with the results?
[more inside]posted by flabdablet at 6:38 PM PST - 3 comments
I was born in 1971. I liked toys that allowed me to build structures when I was growing up: Lincoln Logs, Legos, Erector Sets, etc. But there was one toy my parents bought for me that I've not seen since and cannot find on the Internet, mainly because I can't remember what it was called. I'll try to describe it:
[more inside]posted by ampang701 at 5:50 PM PST - 13 comments
HouseholdChemicalsFilter: Due to a latex allergy, general hatred of inner-glove dampness, I prefer to clean the house without using gloves. Am I putting myself in any grave danger?
[more inside]posted by sunshinesky at 5:19 PM PST - 17 comments
I am living in a pretty shitty dorm without any wireless connection. They are also especially fearful of any downloading going on. Since I have to rely on their ethernet ports and they have all the pertinent information about my MAC address and my i.p. address is there a way for me to "anonymize" myself on their system if I should choose to partake in downloading a file (not an illegal one, of course) from bittorrent or even limewire. In particular I am looking for some opera records should be in the public domain and are probably located on bittorrent or bearshare.
posted by leybman at 5:03 PM PST - 14 comments
I was diagnosed with general anxiety three weeks ago. My first paper was due for college two days ago; I haven't started writing it. What are the best possible actions to take in this situation?
[more inside]posted by Alligator at 3:55 PM PST - 49 comments
So there is the stereotype (substantiated in my experience) that American girls love themselves some Brit or Aussie man-action. Where are the guys throwing themselves at Yank girls?
posted by dame at 2:45 PM PST - 42 comments
Quotefilter: Who said something along the lines of "The way to know a people is through its artists"?
[more inside]posted by Carillon at 2:28 PM PST - 2 comments
I am transitioning to a Calphalon stainless cooking set, but everything is sticking to the pans, despite much olive oil. What are some tricks from moving from teflon/non-stick to stainless steel on a gas range?
posted by plexi at 1:33 PM PST - 23 comments
A plea for help in installing/running a seemingly simple open-source program on a Windows box.
[more inside]posted by Rhaomi at 1:31 PM PST - 6 comments
There is little to no insulation between the ceiling of my apartment, and the floor of the apartment above me. I am looking for a way to drown out the noise from my upstairs neighbor. Can anyone, for the sake of my sanity, recommend something that generates enough noise to drown her out?
[more inside]posted by helios410 at 1:07 PM PST - 21 comments
I've replaced my wireless card, but my laptop still intermittently locks up. The problem occurs whether I'm running XP or Ubuntu, and disappears when I disable the wifi in bios.
[more inside]posted by philomathoholic at 1:05 PM PST - 7 comments
I just spent way too much money at the salon for highlights, and after a few days I realized that I am not happy with the outcome. Is there any standard recourse or should I just fix this myself?
[more inside]posted by Viola at 11:54 AM PST - 15 comments
The short end - my insecurity, slight bickering, possible anxiety combined with cultural/language differences pushed a great, overall, happy, loving/in-love, great sex relationship over the end. Now im hurt, of course, confused, and still want a future. HELP!
[more inside]posted by AMP583 at 11:49 AM PST - 16 comments
Songs with vocals that have piano primarily as the background - ones that sound similar to Jade McNelis' "Wins" (link provided)
[more inside]posted by paperlanterns at 10:26 AM PST - 13 comments
Can someone please show me a link to the (in)famous Ed & the banana pictures (Miliband that is). Discussing it here with friends in Northern Ireland and we have come up completely dry! Have they been pulled somehow?
posted by Wilder at 10:25 AM PST - 3 comments
Need help finding a book. I think it was a short stories collection. One of the stories was about a king that left his new bride alone when he had to go somewhere on business. He gave her a keychain with keys to all the rooms and an egg he told her to carry around...
[more inside]posted by icarus at 10:07 AM PST - 8 comments
Does my window air conditioner use just as much electricity on the "fan" setting as it does on the "cool" setting?
[more inside]posted by amro at 9:58 AM PST - 7 comments
What are some good blogs written by Californians about humanitarian projects in the area?
[more inside]posted by cmyers at 9:56 AM PST - 3 comments
So we've had about 6 inches of rain in the past 3 days, and I think I need to buy an umbrella.
[more inside]posted by raztaj at 9:48 AM PST - 8 comments
An extremely foul smell (not a shit smell -- I can't place it) has been starting up in my bathroom a short time after the shower is turned on. It doesn't seem to be the water itself that smells, but I can't tell where the smell comes from. When the shower is off, the smell eventually clears and doesn't return until the shower is turned on again. Any idea what could be going on?
posted by Cucurbit at 9:36 AM PST - 21 comments
I've never had anything to do with the stock market. I would like to learn more about it. Where do I start?
[more inside]posted by smeater44 at 9:01 AM PST - 15 comments
MovieFilter: Here's a vague one for you. Caught it on AMC circa 2005. Snappy, witty dialogue. Black and white. Definitely a film from the late 40s to early 50s. Details follow.
[more inside]posted by rentalkarma at 8:55 AM PST - 12 comments
Netgear access point weirdness. Wireless roaming. OMG, why does the AP do
this and as a result cause my internets connection to connect/disconnect frequently?
[more inside]posted by beerbajay at 8:52 AM PST - 12 comments
Which are the most popular search engines used by people in Nigeria, Kenya and Saudi Arabia - other than Google / Yahoo / MSN etc. ?
[more inside]posted by inquisitive at 8:19 AM PST - 1 comments
I left a black and white Freitag bag on a Dundas streetcar in Toronto last night at about 10:45. I have already spoken to the TTC about steps to recover it if it was handed to the driver. What are my best steps to get it back if another passenger kept it?
posted by Manhasset at 8:02 AM PST - 6 comments
Movie ID help: old film, a woman in white, escaped mental patient, is hitchhiking....
[more inside]posted by phoenixy at 7:34 AM PST - 4 comments
I got ripped off by the person whose lease I took over. What should I do to recover my money?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:53 AM PST - 19 comments
Personal injury filter: I broke my leg very badly--clean break of both tibia and fibula--while visiting my brother's apartment building in Brooklyn NY. I required surgery and a 5-day hospital stay. I will require months of PT and further ortho visits. I don't know yet if I'll lose any time from work beyond the week I was in the hospital, because my job is understanding and will let me work from home for at least a while. I cannot drive for at least a month, so I'm dependent on the kindness of my friends to bring me things, and as I live in a 3-story walkup (in Baltimore), I won't be going anywhere for a while. My question is about whether I should try to have the apartment building owner(s) contribute money toward what I expect to be quite a high amount. I'm not looking for damages--just for whatever my insurance won't cover.
[more inside]posted by ImproviseOrDie at 6:43 AM PST - 30 comments
What should I call it when a band is finishing a song and the guitarist hits the last chord while jumping in the air and jack knifing his/her legs back?
[more inside]posted by planetkyoto at 5:27 AM PST - 18 comments
I would like to diversify my meal choices, but I can't afford to shop every week.... any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by FireStyle at 5:20 AM PST - 25 comments
I need to build a working
etch-a-sketch costume for Halloween. How do I make the internal mechanisms, and how do I make a very large shake-to-erase screen?
[more inside]posted by cmchap at 3:59 AM PST - 14 comments
I know there are dozens of data recovery question on here, but nothing that appears to address my specific question. I have an Apple Powerbook G4 laptop running 10.4.1. In preparing to sell the machine I transferred a bunch of files across to an external drive, then deleted them, emptied the trash and deleted the entire user account (while telling it
not to store a disc image of that account.) Since then nothing has been written to or deleted from the disk. Now I find that
not all of my files were successfully copied to the external drive so I've lost a lot of data. In particular I would like to save just one folder full of Excel spreadsheets - my past few months of accounting. What is the likelihood of being able to achieve this, either myself or using a data recovery company?
posted by skylar at 1:53 AM PST - 6 comments
What would you recommend for a compact device that reads pdfs? I've recently started train commuting and have 30 minutes on a regular basis to read. There are quite a few large pdfs that I read. I've been using a PSP but it doesn't work well. I'm currently looking at an ipod touch, eee PC, Aspire One, Nokia n800 and would consider anything else that people recommend. ( more inside )
[more inside]posted by sien at 1:38 AM PST - 35 comments
September 27
car help: parking brake stuck! I can't move my car... even to take it to a mechanic.
[more inside]posted by speef at 10:38 PM PST - 8 comments
What is the point of foams in modern cooking? Is it for taste, or presentation, or just to be innovative?
posted by smackfu at 8:53 PM PST - 10 comments
I'll be travelling from NYC to Boston via bus or train (as yet undecided, probably bus) on Columbus Day weekend. That part is easy, it's getting from South Station or Greyhound in Newton to my destination that's challenging me.
[more inside]posted by TravellingCari at 8:52 PM PST - 17 comments
When it comes to document interactivity, what are PDF files really capable of? Which features are best for creating dynamic displays of information? What are some of the best examples you've seen of interactive PDFs?
[more inside]posted by ElfWord at 8:39 PM PST - 10 comments
Help me get uninsane with prioritizing, please. I have a list of projects that would thank you for it.
[more inside]posted by damnjezebel at 8:29 PM PST - 5 comments
Where can I buy a cozy warm/large/high quality/handmade old style wool/cotton sweater (not stylized or gender specific) in NYC?
[more inside]posted by ooklala at 8:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Where can I observe the vice-presidential debates next Thursday (10/2) near the Smokey Mountains (TN) or near Jonesborough (for the storytelling festival)?
[more inside]posted by Science! at 7:55 PM PST - 2 comments
In two weeks, I'll get both my jaws broken by my oral surgeon. Because of this, I might end up spending a full month on a liquid diet. Can you help me find some tasty alternatives to milkshakes?
[more inside]posted by flibbertigibbet at 7:22 PM PST - 45 comments
I just bought a brand new OEM XP Pro SP3 install disc and it won't boot. Here's the rub: Computer runs an old MS Small Business Server and I want to wipe the thing and install my new OEM XP Pro, but the computer won't boot from the CD. Bios is set up properly.
[more inside]posted by CarlRossi at 6:15 PM PST - 15 comments
NY iPhone owners: How's the reception in Queens (Astoria/LIC) and what's the bill once all the taxes etc. are included?
[more inside]posted by JulianDay at 5:36 PM PST - 3 comments
I am looking for suggestions from all you intelligent, practical women out there regarding good, solid, moderately not-ugly snow boots. I live in Colorado and last winter was a nasty one and the one before, even worse and I am hanging up my knee-high, heeled black leather boots in favor of something less life-threatening. I used to swear I would never wear Uggs, but they have some cute styles this year and if they, or anything else, work for you, please, share. Under $200 is where I'm at.
[more inside]posted by orangeRamona at 4:22 PM PST - 28 comments
WhatWasThatMovieFilter: Crash survivors wind up on a desert island. They fight. One of them fences off part of the island, then turns cannibal.
[more inside]posted by the latin mouse at 4:02 PM PST - 12 comments
Homeworkfilter: what obscure (viz. not Ansel Adams) photographer should I explore? Who is doing creative and (intellectually) challenging work that I might not be familiar with?
[more inside]posted by cmyr at 3:30 PM PST - 26 comments
In
an image like this, does the alignments of the faces affect the viewers' perceptions or opinions of the people, and if so, does this cognitive bias for or against left or right carry over even to
images where the faces are the same (Ie: "I think both people on the left side of either image look more trustworthy.")? Does the alignment of a
single subject and
addition of negative space also have an affect ("The woman in the second image looks meaner.")?
I'm not so much asking for a referendum on these particular examples as I am curious about any empirical studies or statistics relating to this topic. Thanks!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 3:05 PM PST - 2 comments
Three drupal questions
1. I disabled the log in form on the main page, now how do I get to the admin panel?
(Please note, I have a local install of drupal, php, MySQL and Apache for Dev purposes.)
2. How can I create drop down menus?
3. Is there a way I can change the layout for a certain page? Such as I want the main page to be two columns while others to be one with tables or something to that effect for grid data. How can I do this?
posted by BoldStepDesign at 2:56 PM PST - 6 comments
He likes me.. says I'm cute, smart and does want to be intimate.. but doesn't want a relationship. What is wrong?
[more inside]posted by freshsprout at 2:23 PM PST - 40 comments
What is the best way to save a script/content rich web page for archival reasons from a remote server, locally?
[more inside]posted by nickerbocker at 2:07 PM PST - 4 comments
I have a huge collection of MHT files and would like to view them on my Windows Mobile or Palm device.
[more inside]posted by sonicbloom at 2:04 PM PST - 4 comments
Tell me about ambient & instrumental music that features vibraphones, marimbas, xylophones &/or similar instruments.
[more inside]posted by jammy at 12:13 PM PST - 27 comments
If the credit crisis is caused by falling housing prices and excess housing inventory, why doesn't the government just buy up 2,000,000 houses at an average of $350,000 each ($700,000,000) and hold them until housing values rebound. If you're going to artificially prop up home prices, this seems just as efficient as handing the cash to banks.
posted by Crotalus at 12:12 PM PST - 24 comments
Name that movie filter: What 80's dark comedy/horror movie did I see with the members of my falculty?
[more inside]posted by kiki_s at 11:57 AM PST - 5 comments
Are there any scripting / cli-compatible languages which decently provide or at least pretend to provide bit-math?
[more inside]posted by tmcw at 11:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Need help identifying some places (and maybe even people?) in a bunch of old slides I found at a thrift shop.
[more inside]posted by Venadium at 11:20 AM PST - 4 comments
A few times I have heard about offshore (usually India-based) personal assistants who can handle specific tasks for you at a low rate. What is the best way to hire one, and how can I hire one to categorize my bookmarks across all my computers?
[more inside]posted by iknowizbirfmark at 10:57 AM PST - 8 comments
I often lose text that I've written in a web page by accidentally hitting a link and page changes (instead of in a new tab). Is there anything I can do to always save the text on the previous page?
[more inside]posted by JakeLL at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
I need suggestions for a message to a one-year-old to be opened on his 10th birthday.
[more inside]posted by saucy at 10:29 AM PST - 16 comments
Does anyone know of a (Windows) program that can watch and folder and perform actions based on what files appear in said folder?
[more inside]posted by Cosine at 10:25 AM PST - 1 comments
I am planning on going to America for 3/4 weeks next year during July. We want to see as many of the amazing places/sites as we can in that period.
So far, the sorts of places we have in mind: (more inside!)
[more inside]posted by trashcan at 9:45 AM PST - 45 comments
As a (somewhat) older student, how can I best prepare to get into a clinical psychology PhD program?
[more inside]posted by sobriquet at 8:38 AM PST - 7 comments
What are some blues songs with genuinely depressing, ruin your mood lyrics/vocals?
posted by Pants! at 8:34 AM PST - 25 comments
When migrating to Windows Vista using a wireless network methodology via "Easy Transfer", does the tool COPY the information when migrating or does is DELETE the information from the old XP based server?
posted by ~Sushma~ at 8:34 AM PST - 3 comments
Where in Baltimore can I relax, grab a decent beer and watch the World Series next month?
[more inside]posted by Asherah at 8:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Work is hell: I love the company and the pay, but hate my job and hate my boss. I'm looking to change careers, but what careers would fit my skill set?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:18 AM PST - 6 comments
A good friend is getting married. All of our mutual friends (and acquaintances) are invited, but me. How do deal with the social awkwardness?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:18 AM PST - 38 comments
DisgustingAbscessFilter: Has anyone had any luck clearing up a retrobulbar abscess in a dog? We thought we'd cured with antibiotics.
[more inside]posted by mozhet at 5:20 AM PST - 7 comments
I am currently a second semester programming student and I missed class because of jail; I was trespassing. my problem is, in my structured programming class we are using C/C++ and I need to know how to make an array of strings: multiple strings stored in an array. can someone help or guide me in the right direction.
posted by phllip.phillip at 4:56 AM PST - 24 comments
Why do (some) (Western) women like shoes so much? What is it about shoes *in particular* that seems to inspire such ardor?
[more inside]posted by chuckdarwin at 3:43 AM PST - 36 comments
My 3-year-old is getting into dressing her
Little Mommy doll. I've been using her old newborn clothes, but the dolls are too small. (And the stuffed animals are the wrong shape.) Can you recommend a doll that can wear the newborn clothes?
[more inside]posted by mausburger at 1:45 AM PST - 7 comments
producefilter: I found a black dot on the inside of an orange slice (the orange is not rotten). What is it?
[more inside]posted by defmute at 1:43 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for interesting and fun online stores similar to ThinkGeek, PerpetualKid, etc. Something that has unique, unusual gadgets, or home/office decorations. What are some such stores I might not be familiar with, or maybe previous threads that mention them?
posted by Bakuun at 1:36 AM PST - 9 comments
September 26
Single (straight) foreign guy in San Francisco, on his early 30s. What are some good places (watering holes, night clubs) to go people-watching without feeling down on being there alone?
posted by dcrocha at 11:36 PM PST - 8 comments
There are some people who make everybody they meet feel a particular way. I'm looking for adjectives that describe these people.
[more inside]posted by eisenkr at 11:27 PM PST - 8 comments
I just went to the bathroom to pee, and seconds after finishing I realized that I must have unwittingly touched some hot peppers when I was in the kitchen. Please help me stop this unholy burning.
[more inside]posted by number9dream at 10:11 PM PST - 31 comments
Do I need to pay rent for an apartment I no longer inhabit? I'm not on the lease, but these are friends. Somewhat lengthy discourse to follow...bear with me.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:04 PM PST - 4 comments
For approximately the last ten years, whenever I have been down on Toronto's Queen Street West, I notice a number of very young men (age 18 to 21 give or take) riding boys' bicycles, sometimes with the seat jacked way up, but just as often not. Is there some reason why these young men are riding bicycles more suitably sized for a ten-year-old? I mean, any practical reason other than it being some sort of "Queen St. thing" and a trend? Perhaps such bicyles are cheaper, or easier to store, or there's some advantage when one is riding them? Or they've had some kind of freakish overnight growth spurt and just haven't got around to replacing their bikes?
posted by orange swan at 10:01 PM PST - 37 comments
I just got a notice that I have been selected for jury duty and will need to be available during a 10-day period during the middle of October. If I can't get out of it, what can I expect during this time frame?
[more inside]posted by melangell at 9:41 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm having what I believe are awful side effects from Vyvanse, and I need some advice from adults with ADHD regarding other drugs to consider, and how to deal until I can see my doctor.
[more inside]posted by 4ster at 9:32 PM PST - 6 comments
How does an otherwise rational and intelligent person get suckered into Market America?
[more inside]posted by kenliu at 9:11 PM PST - 6 comments
How can I restore Windows XP Start Menu icons that have gone generic? You can see a screen shot
here . I have tried TweakUI, and I'm at my wit's end about what to do.
[more inside]posted by feelinggood at 8:35 PM PST - 5 comments
I've been meaning to switch from a large national (US) bank to a small local one for about a month now. Is it a good time or a bad time?
[more inside]posted by danb at 7:15 PM PST - 11 comments
A good friend of mine, a habitual pot smoker, is staying with me for a couple of months. Do I have a right to ask him not to use drugs in my house?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:00 PM PST - 48 comments
I'm looking for suggestions for both scenarios: The computer works, or it doesn't work. I'm waiting for a battery from eBay...
Wikipedia says it runs OS 7. What can you do with that?
A friend suggested I gut it and fit it with a Nintendo or Sega or something. Anything to spark an idea, and possibly where to look for how-to's concerning your suggestion, please!!
posted by photomusic86 at 6:19 PM PST - 3 comments
Where can I get a decent bottle of pastis in the bay, preferably around Palo Alto/Menlo Park? BevMo didn't have it, and that's about the extent of my knowledge when it comes to alcohol.
posted by devilsbrigade at 6:15 PM PST - 6 comments
I have an old fruit-flavored iMac that I bought on eBay for $100. iTunes wanted to update itself, and I said OK. But now it wants a password that apparently was set by the original owner before it will update. How can I bypass this?
posted by megatherium at 5:53 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for inkjet printer paper (or an online printer) that will produce highly saturated color prints but isn't too shiny.
[more inside]posted by sevenless at 4:24 PM PST - 2 comments
I have a good, stable job with a disposable income. What should I be doing to take advantage of the troubled economy?
posted by bingo at 3:58 PM PST - 27 comments
Where can I watch the presidential debate online? I don't have a TV! Can I stream the debate online? Video feed preferable.
posted by stance at 3:39 PM PST - 11 comments
If you are a professional web designer or developer: What do you consider the current top 5 or so websites in terms of visual design?
posted by signal at 3:19 PM PST - 11 comments
So I just turned 40. Rather than treating it like a midlife crisis, I'm viewing this as a new opportunity to get my second wind - to kill old habits that have left me sedentary and overweight, and to start new habits that will help me live a healthy and enriching life.
[more inside]posted by adverb at 2:56 PM PST - 16 comments
I have a web service that generates errors. Currently, each time there's an error, it gets sent to an admin mailing list.
Is there an open-source tool that will summarize repeated duplicate errors, rather than generating a separate notification for each?
[more inside]posted by zippy at 2:55 PM PST - 6 comments
To the undecideds, or those who believe they can put themselves in the undecided's shoes:
What might persuade you towards a particular candidate, particularly in the form of anything a volunteer might be able to do? Would someone coming to your door help, or hurt? Phone calls? Voter registration campaigns, or offers of rides to the polls? Signs in yards and clever bumper stickers? Blog posts? Emailing everyone I know with video clips and transcripts? What can be done to positively affect your decision in the presidential election?
In short, how might I, as a volunteer, most effectively turn you into decided for my candidate.
[more inside]posted by davebug at 2:52 PM PST - 22 comments
Is there a decent walk-in medical clinic (i.e., urgent care center) near Oak Park, IL (Chicago area)?
[more inside]posted by new-xero at 2:33 PM PST - 4 comments
To what extent would the lack of an atmosphere reduce the effectiveness of nuclear weapons?
posted by Artw at 2:25 PM PST - 17 comments
My roommate/friend has no idea how to wash dishes, but he thinks he does, and I'm worried for my health!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:37 PM PST - 60 comments
Is there any native speaker of English reading this for whom "broth" is pronounced the same in the words
broth and brothel ?
No joke. They aren't the same in my dialect, but maybe in yours?
posted by cogneuro at 1:37 PM PST - 82 comments
Have you ever gotten past what seemed like a major impasse in a romantic relationship? Something significant that the two of you, after MUCH thoughtful discussion spread over months, just couldn't usefully agree about? Did a couples therapist or other neutral third party help you? What else helped you?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:33 PM PST - 9 comments
My hands sweat even when I'm not nervous or hot. It's more of in social situations (even though I'm not nervous). Any tips?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:31 PM PST - 12 comments
Wedding anniversary in London - need suggestions for a classy place providing after dinner drinks, entertainment.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:31 PM PST - 4 comments
I am looking for a reasonably cheap portable digital audio recorder, on short notice, in the Seattle area.
[more inside]posted by bumpkin at 1:08 PM PST - 7 comments
Is the credit crunch (and every other economic crisis) an inevitable result of selfish attitudes?
[more inside]posted by Chris4d at 12:30 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for a website where people post source code and then others comment on improvements.
posted by zzztimbo at 12:17 PM PST - 6 comments
i'm looking for a firefox extension that, when i highlight an in-text link (ex: http://www.google.com - one that is not hyper-linked) and drag it to the side, the link opens in a new tab. i don't want to have to drag it to the tab bar or a new tab button. i used to have an extension that allowed me to do this several versions of firefox ago, but i just can't seem to find it anymore. any thoughts?
posted by anthropomorphic at 12:05 PM PST - 9 comments
ExcelFilter: How can I create a spreadsheet that automatically copies a certain type of cell from one column to another?
[more inside]posted by CXImran at 11:52 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm buying a bed for the first time and just got the mattress. Should I get a boxspring and bed frame, or just a bed frame or platform bed (same as bed frame?)? I was considering
this ikea frame so it looks easy to disassemble when I move.
posted by lpctstr; at 11:42 AM PST - 17 comments
In French, the singular of eye is "oiel" and the plural is "yeux." Are there any nouns in English that have completely different spellings of the singular and plural like this?
posted by Crosius at 11:41 AM PST - 31 comments
The "battery not charging" light on my dash went on; the mechanic told me I need a new alternator. Now the "battery not charging" light has turned itself off again. Does this mean my battery is, in fact, charging?
[more inside]posted by fermion at 11:38 AM PST - 6 comments
Automating turning folders into disk images in OS X Leopard.
I'm starting to use Amazon S3 for backups, and rather than having a single big disk image for my photos, which would equate to 4.3GB, I would prefer to have single multiple folders to upload, and then be able to download/upload disk images as needed. I could then use then use the same process for my work related backups. Is there anyway to automate this process, or any utility which will take a folder and automatically turn it into a disk image of the same size?
posted by spyke23 at 11:28 AM PST - 1 comments
Anyone in Seattle who understands QAM television tuners? I get HD with my Panasonic for free on basic cable (the ones that are unencrypted). I've been very happy. But why has channel 9's HD channel (called 9.5) disappeared? How can I now punch in the numbers on my remote and get it? The website AV Forum has had trouble with passwords, and it's hard to navigate anyway, so I can't get in there.
posted by yazi at 10:54 AM PST - 3 comments
VMWare Fusion as dev server: How can I set things up so I can access a web server running under the guest OS (Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5) from the host machine? Bonus points if it can be done without plugging into an ethernet network.
[more inside]posted by weston at 10:40 AM PST - 3 comments
I could use a better, clearer explanation than I've found so far of: What is a mortgage-backed security, and how does it (in theory) work? What does a "cash injection" by the Fed literally mean? And when a bank "buys bad debt," does that literally mean it just buys the contract that said debt was written on & tries to chase it down itself?
[more inside]posted by scaryblackdeath at 10:39 AM PST - 11 comments
Fedora 9/Firefox Filter: So....Im trying to lock down the setting in firefox so that other users on the system cant change them. I cant find jack on how to do this. Help! Actually i did find something and it said to modify the firefox.cfg only problem is there is no firefox.cfg. Please help!
posted by flipmiester99 at 10:30 AM PST - 2 comments
Last Sunday, CBS showed 60 Minutes in HD for the first time for their Obama & McCain interviews. Are there any screen captures of what Obama and McCain looked like on that show? One podcast I listened to this week commented on how poor McCain looked.
posted by jaimev at 9:33 AM PST - 2 comments
I have a lot of apples. I want serve them as a side dish with roast chicken. Anyone have a super-duper recipe for something like an apple chutney?
posted by Ollie at 9:31 AM PST - 12 comments
What does 'win percentage', as displayed on polling site fivethirtyeight.com, mean, and how is it calculated?
posted by PTCHFRKR at 9:31 AM PST - 4 comments
Whatwasthatmoviefilter - Mefites! I saw a short film online years ago. Please help me identify and locate it. Relevant details: Spanish language, musical, black humor, guy hitting on a girl through a song. high explosives. More details beyond the cut.
[more inside]posted by Parannoyed at 9:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Our laptop loses wireless connection, and only changing a wireless setting on the router fixes it (any setting). What could be going on?
[more inside]posted by Dr.Enormous at 9:17 AM PST - 4 comments
Is there any sort of modern translation of Song of Solomon that actually makes this literary work culturally accessible?
[more inside]posted by jluce50 at 8:57 AM PST - 15 comments
What podcasts do you listen to? I'm on the hunt for some new podcasts to keep me entertained on the slowing-becoming-dreary-as-the-weather-turns walk to work.
[more inside]posted by cgg at 8:39 AM PST - 33 comments
Suddenly, I can access a certain website from this computer only through an anonymous proxy server. How can I change this?
[more inside]posted by skinnydipp at 8:07 AM PST - 8 comments
This is something of a follow up to
this question earlier this year.
I've spent most of the last year working in China but haven't moved yet. Question is, Shanghai or Beijing? It's basically my option. I've spent a lot of time in both cities and both have qualities I can appreciate.
What are your opinions, which city is more livable, and why.
posted by michswiss at 7:35 AM PST - 11 comments
Looking for examples of design that begins with a strong grid but breaks or subverts some of its own rules while remaining legible and user-friendly.
[more inside]posted by nímwunnan at 7:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Asheville NC - I'm looking for a unique place to live... When I say "unique" I mean cheap ;)
[more inside]posted by Glendale at 6:11 AM PST - 4 comments
EconomyFilter: So I get that Congress is debating a 700 billion bail-out measure and things are contentious between the republicans and democrats. But what I can't seem to find out is...
[more inside]posted by katyjack at 6:01 AM PST - 21 comments
I recently came across an article (which, of course, is now lost to my browser's history) that offhandedly mentioned that traditional classical concerts rarely end with a solo concerto. Is this in fact true? If so, why would that be the case?
posted by sappidus at 6:00 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking to put together a CD of Horror Movies' Cheesiest, Greatest Hits (i.e. the opening theme to Killer Klowns from Outer Space, the ballad closing My Bloody Valentine, etc.), but I've hit a wall. Help!
[more inside]posted by bookwo3107 at 4:07 AM PST - 27 comments
Can anyone recommend a good acupuncturist in the New York metro area? Stamford, CT environs also possible, but I have no car.
[more inside]posted by xiaolongbao at 2:37 AM PST - 2 comments
September 25
I've tried to be a boyscout in preparations for everything. Oil and water in the car. First Aid and fire retardant in every room. Etc, etc.
I've also tried to be prepared for what many call EOTWAWKI, the End of the World as We Know It. Not in a survivalist way by more in line with common sense. Now, I'm trying to figure out how much further to dive in.
[more inside]posted by damiano99 at 10:48 PM PST - 18 comments
I live in a busy downtown area with street cleaning every other night. As such, I am required to move the car each night, and sometimes end up parking it on a street that is notorious for car theft/etc. Lately, somebody has been somehow popping my hood, wrenching off the battery cover, and stealing my car battery.
[more inside]posted by prior at 10:42 PM PST - 8 comments
I massively screwed up a finalist interview today. I got really nervous and just ... well ... babbled. In the interview before this one, the hiring manager (we'll call her Liz) had basically told me that I was the leading candidate for the job (which I really wanted) but that she needed me to meet with the area heads before she could make an offer. She even offered some advice on the best approach to take with this group. When I got in the room I just became tongue tied and talked all around the first question without ever really answering it, and things went downhill from there. Now I need to write Liz a Thank You note, and every draft I write is taking on a sort of apologetic tone. ("I'm sure everyone could tell how nervous I was....") In such a situation, what's the right thing to say or do now?
posted by anastasiav at 10:32 PM PST - 14 comments
ForgottenFilter: Trying to remember the name of this MIDI controller/musical device...
[more inside]posted by maalsa at 10:30 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for recommendations on a compact AM/FM electric radio with digital tuner for under $50.
[more inside]posted by iamisaid at 8:49 PM PST - 5 comments
My teenage sister has just been admitted to
Bellevue Hospital's psychiatric ward (in New York City); should my parents let her stay put, or have her transferred to another hospital? Is there anything they should be aware of?
[more inside]posted by korpios at 8:36 PM PST - 15 comments
Y'know what? Dating in Chicago is hard for a lady in her early thirties. I beg for wisdom. Won't you please tell me where to go to meet single dudes in this city of mine?
[more inside]posted by porkcake at 7:44 PM PST - 38 comments
How is the credit crisis affecting places like
prosper.com? Would it be smart to borrow/loan money there in an environment like this?
With banks seizing up and me having some extra cash, would it be a smart investment to loan money to individuals directly? What about people having a hard time getting a loan from a bank? Is anyone out there using it right now?
posted by empath at 7:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Where to find genuinely black dress clothing that matches - shirt, tie, belt, slacks, shoes -- a seamless whole from three feet away? Obviously, this isn't an outfit one would have many opportunities to wear, but once or twice a year it would be entertaining to be able to dress stylishly but somberly in black. Black, not dark gray, but black. Like what you see when there is no light at all, black like blindness. Black slacks -- flat front because pleats are fussy (but reversed box are almost acceptable) -- with a shirt of black identical to the black of the slacks -- amazingly difficult to find -- black tie, black belt -- matte -- black shoes -- suede or matte leather. It's worth money to me if, by halloween, I can (at least in dim light) look like a floating head and two hands and depress undertakers.
[more inside]posted by Grod at 7:16 PM PST - 9 comments
What would happen if a presidential candidate had a career-ending nervous breakdown a month out from the general election?
[more inside]posted by Camofrog at 6:59 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm trying to find incredibly boring books. The kind of books that you'll try to read, and can't help but space out. Bonus points if its in the public domain.
[more inside]posted by daboo at 6:22 PM PST - 80 comments
Thunderbird: Is there some magical way (plugin? manual tweak?) to have the "from" email account in new messages be blank so I'll have to select it each time I make a new email instead of using the last selected mailbox?
[more inside]posted by Plug Dub In at 6:21 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for a tattoo artist in SF Bay Area who can do a large intricate celtic knotwork piece.
[more inside]posted by fshgrl at 6:09 PM PST - 4 comments
New York City, rooms for rent on craigslist by agencies. Scam?
($125 Rent starting at: $125/ Weekly or $500/ Monthly)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:38 PM PST - 7 comments
So I gave my Grandma my old digital camera. I deleted everything off the disk but it seems there must have still been some either on the disk or on the camera's memory. My mom and dad just downloaded the pictures my Grandma took along with the ones that weren't deleted. Those happen to have been some naughty ones I would never in a million years have wanted my family to see.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:37 PM PST - 20 comments
Which cell phone provider has the best data access in Providence, RI?
[more inside]posted by raf at 5:31 PM PST - 3 comments
My doctor just complained to me that every weekend one of his patients whom he prescribes
concerta has a psychotic episode from smoking marijuana. What would cause this to happen? Are some people more vulnerable to this side effect than others?
[more inside]posted by Pseudology at 3:57 PM PST - 15 comments
Who is the person who played the actual music of the infamous jazz flute improv in Anchorman?
[more inside]posted by Riverine at 3:47 PM PST - 3 comments
You've moved to a town very remote from any of your established social circles: you have no best nor casual friends nor any romantic relationships. You go into one or more meetings of utter strangers with whom you know you share some common interest (OneBrick, a Mefi meetup, a Meetup.Com thing, or something else entirely). What do you do — specifically, pretend I've got Asperger's here (no offense to those who do) — to take things from the level of "just an amiable conversation" to an actual friendship?
[more inside]posted by WCityMike at 3:47 PM PST - 27 comments
I have a variety of small doodles done with soft pencil on post-it notes that I'd like to blow up and print on oversize sheets of paper or card (something like 2x3' or larger sheets). The important thing to me is that the final image doesn't show evidence of halftone/screen dots. I'd ideally like the finished image to be just like a regular xerox. Does such a machine/process exist? Anything that can enlarge from a letter-sized original is good too.
[more inside]posted by bonobothegreat at 3:31 PM PST - 7 comments
I have 3 pork chops which have been dipped in garlic butter and then dredged in panko. Can I now pan fry them or shall I bake them?
[more inside]posted by chihiro at 3:20 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm trying to put CSS rollover buttons onto my website. They show up just fine in Dreamweaver, but not on
any browser. This makes no sense, about to go insane, more inside, etc.
[more inside]posted by reductiondesign at 3:16 PM PST - 18 comments
UKFilter: Planning a camping trip to the Lake District in October looking for suggestions and recommendations of places to stay and things to do.
[more inside]posted by Elmore at 3:03 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking to buy a classical guitar in the near future, i was wondering if anyone had bought a classical guitar off the internet and if so where? any recommendations?
posted by chelegonian at 2:45 PM PST - 5 comments
First question posted. Hope you can help :-)
Together with a friend we are working on writing some online educational materials. As part of this we want to use snippets of commercially available songs and their lyrics (up to 60 seconds) and make them available on our website for streaming (not downloading!). Learners pay for access to the site (on a cost-recovery basis). Learners would access the site from many different countries.
We've been trying to find out how to deal with the musical rights issues but don't know who to contact and who to pay, especially since our learners will be from all around the world.
How do we find out if, and if so where, we need to pay to whom, and what?
Thanks!
posted by sinbarambam at 2:35 PM PST - 8 comments
Heading to a shiva this weekend. Need to bring something that is a) edible and b) has a big sign that says "kosher."
[more inside]posted by foxy_hedgehog at 2:32 PM PST - 25 comments
Am I stuck with AT&T? Comcast looks just as bad. Are there any ISPs in Chicago where I can get internet with a little bit of accountability?
[more inside]posted by mockdeep at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
I've got a personal site/blogg-ish thing and I get comment spam. The odd thing is that much of it doesn't contain any links. It's just some random words. What is the point of this?
[more inside]posted by ChasFile at 1:59 PM PST - 8 comments
Need a book for a long flight. Would like to read Infinite Jest but that's not going to happen. Suggestions?
[more inside]posted by Xurando at 1:59 PM PST - 33 comments
How can I ground a large roll of plastic wrap to prevent static electric shocks when unrolling it?
[more inside]posted by attercoppe at 1:33 PM PST - 7 comments
(I know you're not my helpdesk, but...) I'm trying to get some kind of "remote desktop" going between my laptop and my desktop.
[more inside]posted by NekulturnY at 12:53 PM PST - 12 comments
Help. My house closing, scheduled for tomorrow, has been indefinitely postponed since the seller's second mortgage is not going to be paid in full. I don't know what to do even though yes, I already talked to a lawyer.
[more inside]posted by mygothlaundry at 12:49 PM PST - 22 comments
What are the biggest controversies/battles in elementary school these days between kids? When I was a kid, you were either a Superman kid or a Spiderman kid. A Flintstones kid or a Jetsons kid. Nerds (the candy) or Gummi Bears.
What are the modern equivalents?
posted by ericc at 12:44 PM PST - 18 comments
Is there a bicycling version of Couch-to-5k / 100 push ups? I'd like to do a century ride. I like goals and metrics set out for me in advance. Please lead me.
posted by one_bean at 12:42 PM PST - 11 comments
Bioinformatics filter: Suggestions for resources to get up to speed on current approaches in genomics and bioinformatics?
[more inside]posted by Sublimity at 12:37 PM PST - 2 comments
Chinese translation question: 1.2 台幣每字 translates into "1.2 dollar per character" via Babelfish. What is it really? 1.2 yuan per word? Or something else? What is this likely to be in USD?
posted by Zinger at 12:30 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm having a hard time understanding just what is happening to the US economy and why. I'm completely in the dark, I'm not familiar with the terminology, and I'm afraid.
[more inside]posted by ranunculus at 12:22 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm looking for free software that allows me to put data in an 3-dimensional table/grid, and then lets me view it.
[more inside]posted by alligatorman at 12:13 PM PST - 2 comments
He said/she said, he said/he said, she said/she said - when do you give up on these kinds of arguments?
[more inside]posted by Evangeline at 11:45 AM PST - 18 comments
Why was Canaan/Palestine/Israel such desired territory in ancient times? I'm talking before Jerusalem became an important holy site. Is it just because the area was situated between other important civilizations and was therefore a trading hub? It doesnt seem like it was exactly rich in natural resources. Also, why did Jerusalem end up being the capitol of the Kingdom of Israel instead of someplace like Jaffa which seems to be a more convenient location for trade?
posted by minicloud at 11:36 AM PST - 8 comments
I've been using Gmail since it launched. In the past few months, I've been having LOTS of down time at times I know others are NOT having this problem. This is the page I see
ALL THE TIME. Why am I so special? Is anyone else having this trouble? Is there any actual way to contact Google in a way that will get me a response? It's driving me NUTS!!
posted by abbyladybug at 11:34 AM PST - 11 comments
I would like to start on office pool on a number of questions, like "How long until our boss quits?", "Who will be the next President?" and other questions. Can anyone think of a free on-line tool to set this up?
posted by jestonb at 11:27 AM PST - 6 comments
Interested in the field of sustainability consulting and design - questions and concerns inside
[more inside]posted by rmm at 11:26 AM PST - 6 comments
Anybody know of any bars in Toronto that are screening the presidential debate on Friday? (Assuming McCain doesn't cut and run.)
posted by Beardman at 11:23 AM PST - 4 comments
A friend from China is planning a trip to Puerto Rico. She is now in the US on an F1 visa, but it is not multiple-entry. If she flies directly from the US mainland to PR and back, does she need to show her passport and visa? Is there a possibility she will be denied entry to PR, or back to the mainland?
[more inside]posted by Wet Spot at 11:21 AM PST - 4 comments
Help clean my clock! I need suggestions on how to safely remove the convex glass on a vintage ad clock in order to clean the inside and get the bugs and dirt out, then reassemble it.
[more inside]posted by kuppajava at 11:18 AM PST - 0 comments
Asking for desjardins: My maid-of-honor (MOH) invited her parents to the ceremony, which is fine since they can watch her young son, but she also asked if they could stay for the dinner, and share her hotel room (which I'm paying for). I reluctantly said OK, but I'm wondering if I should ask for recompense from the parents?
[more inside]posted by salvia at 11:18 AM PST - 27 comments
Where can I find a truly small footprint rack-mount device organizer thing for my outboard music gear?
[more inside]posted by bitterkitten at 10:53 AM PST - 3 comments
I am looking for a twitter widget that is compatable with mac osx 10.4.9.
Anyone have any recommendations?
spread the love
posted by citybuddha at 10:44 AM PST - 4 comments
A question about timing, my 401K rollover, and the Wall Street bailout plan.
[more inside]posted by mosk at 8:57 AM PST - 8 comments
I have some space available for my next tattoo that I'd like to fill with some sort of reference piece (i.e. a perpetual calendar, a conversion table), but I'm having a hard time thinking of anything beyond that. Any other ideas?
[more inside]posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) at 8:47 AM PST - 54 comments
WeddingGiftFilter: My best friend is getting married in 2 weeks and I'm kind of at a loss about what to get them. I'm quite close with the groom as well, knowing him for the last several years. In fact, I became an ordained minister and will be officiating their marriage on the wedding day. Help me pick out a gift! Details follow.
[more inside]posted by miasma at 5:17 AM PST - 17 comments
Short Story Askme: I read a short dystopian story many years ago set in a run-down, post apocalyptic future. A queue of people line up on a street to spit at a painting. The painting represents all the problems of the past. It is implied that the painting is The Mona Lisa. What is the story?
posted by bollockovnikov at 2:56 AM PST - 2 comments
How do I get Final Cut Express to export straightforward 1280x720 HD videos from my Sanyo Xacti HD700... like it used to?
[more inside]posted by pzarquon at 2:13 AM PST - 3 comments
I've unexpectedly found myself playing timpani for a local open orchestra. Any tips on tuning/technique?
[more inside]posted by primer_dimer at 2:01 AM PST - 7 comments
Does anyone have any insight into the township of Brampton, in the Trelawney Parish district of Jamaica? Beginning Friday, I'm spending the next 10 days there.
[more inside]posted by humannaire at 1:50 AM PST - 4 comments
September 24
Help me remember this PC game from the 90's! It was a French game, named something like "Fantasio", but I can't find anything about it online.
[more inside]posted by ranglin at 11:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Here we go with another one of those 'help me remember something from a bizarre series of random images' questions! When I was a kid (we're talking approx 1973 to 1978, with maybe a year or two on either side) i had a record that came with a storybook. From very vague memory, you listened to the record and you turned the pages of the book in time with a specific sound (though I could be wrong). Here's where the memories get very random (all of the following may or may not be true): the story involved tiny people, they lived in a forest, next to or near a house, children lived in the house (or were visiting the house), with an older man (a grandfather?), who had a big old-fashioned looking car.
[more inside]posted by planetthoughtful at 11:36 PM PST - 10 comments
Perspective filter: When my Mum is caring for my baby, is it reasonable for her to have someone else, who I don't know, care for him? Angst and hair-pulling follows.
[more inside]posted by lottie at 11:33 PM PST - 53 comments
My macbook can't find my wireless connection. It was working perfectly for the past three weeks, but now it won't connect (I've only had teh internetz for those three weeks).
[more inside]posted by nunoidia at 11:16 PM PST - 3 comments
LostSongFilter: I have a recollection of a song at the end of a Melissa Etheridge CD. After an extended period of silence, a spoken word piece about going sneaking into her lover's apartment when lover wasn't home...Help me find it?
[more inside]posted by quinoa at 10:09 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm going to be taking photos this weekend in an artificial ski field, (mixture of cold and warm environments), the people facilitating the event have said that last time they had someone shoot at a similar event their lenses fogged up when moving between the snow and the heated cafe. How can I prevent this?
[more inside]posted by chrisbucks at 9:50 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I move the "other bookmarks" folder link from the right side to the left side of my bookmarks toolbar when using the Google Chrome browser?
posted by JohnnyGunn at 9:39 PM PST - 1 comments
hi everyone i am curious of what one calls food that is in the process of being digested. or of nutrient being assimilated by something.
as in when someone says "food for thought", what can that stuff be called? ...though, while id be curious about any manifestation of that idea, i'm particularly curious about figures of speech involving the food animation of the concept...
posted by plants at 9:12 PM PST - 14 comments
Cool stuff to do in Cabo, Mexico?
I am heading off to my first real vacation in 10+ years in just a few days, and so looking forward to it. Though relaxing on the beach and reading good books would be totally fine, I am hoping some MeFites can contribute a few cool off-the-beaten-trail ideas beyond the normal touristy things.
[more inside]posted by SpookyFish at 9:12 PM PST - 9 comments
Am I right to have a bad feeling about the horseback riding stable where I'm taking lessons?
[more inside]posted by Joleta at 8:55 PM PST - 11 comments
Can anyone identify this little
tan frog I found at my grandparents' house in New Hampshire? It was approximately 1"-2" long. Many thanks!
posted by ktoad at 8:38 PM PST - 10 comments
Trying to find/remember a childrens book from my childhood (I'm 33) in which there were either hippos or elephants having a run-in with an evil sultan. I think the animals got shoved into a tarpit or something - a bit intense....
posted by H. Roark at 8:37 PM PST - 3 comments
Shorting ban, Options trade filter: I bought put options on Washington Mutual back in July. I held the contracts until right before expiration intending to exercise...
[more inside]posted by Rafaelloello at 8:16 PM PST - 15 comments
Is there a continually-updated ebook about AdWords/Paid Search marketing that's worth buying?
[more inside]posted by mamessner at 8:14 PM PST - 1 comments
SportsGeekFilter: I'm interested in making high resolution stadium seating charts for my local sports venues. I want to include more than just the basic section number info (like row, seat #, possibly bathroom data). Right now, my tool kit seems limited to lines, boxes and curves (ala MS Paint). I'm struggling with the shape and scale. Am I stuck doing this from scratch or is there a software program out there that can help me?
[more inside]posted by shew at 7:56 PM PST - 6 comments
Can you recommend an upconverting DVD player with component output that ignores region coding and allows me to perform any action at any time?
[more inside]posted by odinsdream at 7:54 PM PST - 10 comments
I have found someone who can build me a mobile phone out of a rotary dial telephone. But Sparkfun doesn't really have a one-stop shopping list. Help me decipher exactly what parts
from this article i will need and also please recommend a good antenna I can use that will give me the best reception but also be cell-phone-tiny.
[more inside]posted by parmanparman at 7:39 PM PST - 2 comments
I guess the planets are aligned today: I have another song ID request. This is a chill song with only synth and drums, about 90-100 bpm, with a lazy, plainsong female vocalist singing something like "mix-ing a cake", "it won't bake". And an unintelligible recurring rhythmic sprechstimme lyric which I'll represent here as "drop the doctor for may". Any ideas? Google's giving me cake recipes.
posted by aliasless at 7:37 PM PST - 5 comments
self-publishing/layout question: I've drawn my comic to have 8.5" X 11" (21.6 cm X 27.9cm) dimensions. I want to shrink it down to fit in a 17cm X 26 cm comic book.
[more inside]posted by radiocontrolled at 7:09 PM PST - 4 comments
Should-I-eat-it-Filter?: It's not bad or old, but it was growing in poison ivy.
It is a wild mushroom.
[more inside]posted by Toekneesan at 5:29 PM PST - 35 comments
I'm getting married in Seattle next summer. My 98 year-old Grandma lives back in St. Louis and cannot possibly get to Seattle due to her ailments. She's on a warpath about it. How would you approach this?
[more inside]posted by diablo37 at 5:28 PM PST - 27 comments
How does my online banking fob work? Does it get numbers over-the-air or does it generate the according to some math I don't understand?
Background: to access my bank account on the web, I need to use the little electronic fob CitiBank sent me when I registered for online banking. The device generates a six-digit number every minute or so. But where does that number come from? Is the fob generating or receiving it?
posted by subpixel at 4:48 PM PST - 14 comments
Can anyone recommend me a good video clip (youtube or otherwise) of the Quebecois spoken dialect "joual"? I'd like to show my French-speaking European friends just how different from normal spoken french it is, but I can only speak a few words of it (my normal French is quite good, but I've never lived in Quebec so haven't picked up the slang). I tried the typical search for "joual" and "quebec slang" but didn't find much. Any suggestions?
posted by Planet F at 4:00 PM PST - 10 comments
How long would a pitcher of iced tea made from store bought juice crystals last (ie. Nestea) in the fridge?
[more inside]posted by gwenlister at 3:35 PM PST - 11 comments
I've been drawing a lot lately (pencil and ink on Bristol board, 13x18" max). What are good solutions for storing all of this art for the long term? I'm concerned about archival quality and protection from fire/water damage.
[more inside]posted by cadge at 3:11 PM PST - 2 comments
TonontoBrunchFilter: Where can eight to ten people get a table brunch, in Toronto, on the weekend, preferably in the west end.
[more inside]posted by ManInSuit at 3:08 PM PST - 11 comments
Suggestions for recipes for crunchy, spiced snacks using Chickpeas? lentils? other bean-type stuff?
[more inside]posted by leahwrenn at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
Can a person be an evangelical Christian and still be a political liberal? This may sound like a simple question but I am open to any and all answers...I find my political views excepting a very few far right beliefs all fall far left....do I have my ducks in a row or do these two worlds necessarily conflict....and yes, I am voting for Obama.
posted by snap_dragon at 2:55 PM PST - 58 comments
I'm looking for powerful, blasty Zulu-style a capella that is not Ladysmith Black Mambazo or covers of "Wimoweh" (Mbube).
[more inside]posted by StrikeTheViol at 2:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Please recommend some interesting media (specifically articles, books, movies, documentaries, mini-series) about the people working for FEMA.
[more inside]posted by np312 at 2:54 PM PST - 1 comments
Does anyone know the derivation of the phrase "let no good deed go unpunished" ? Who is it credited to and to what were they initially referring?
posted by Mr.Me at 2:46 PM PST - 6 comments
How can two elderly people SAVE money by switching from a disconnected, analog lifestyle, to a connected, digital lifestyle?
[more inside]posted by mhuckaba at 2:42 PM PST - 8 comments
Last Thanksgiving, the sight of the raw turkey brining in the fridge tipped my wife from being somewhat "icked out" out by some meat (specifically, uncooked and bone-in cooked) over to being a (lacto, semi-ovo) vegetarian. She is uncomfortable with having turkey in the house at all this year -- but to me a Thanksgiving without a turkey seems hardly a Thanksgiving at all. What to do?
[more inside]posted by SeanCier at 2:23 PM PST - 29 comments
Is there a way to update information on a website that has an rss feed and have the feed not show the pages as "updated?"
I have a collection of news releases that were inconsistently showing some information. I made them consistent, but the next time I update the rss feed, every news release I did this year will come up as new. Any way to prevent that?
posted by answergrape at 2:07 PM PST - 1 comments
There was a book that I remember seeing when I was growing up on fictional extraterrestrial life that I can not now find.
[more inside]posted by C17H19NO3 at 2:05 PM PST - 9 comments
The command window (in XP) flashes for just a second and then goes away when executing "Hello, World!" program written in Visual C++ express edition.
[more inside]posted by amsterdam63 at 2:02 PM PST - 10 comments
Visual Studio for the confused: I've inherited a C#/ASPX Net 1.1 application from what appears to have been some fairly low-skill software developers. The language, systems environment, and cleaning up the software itself aren't problems, but what the
hell am I supposed to do with all this IDE stuff? I need learning resources.
[more inside]posted by majick at 1:45 PM PST - 11 comments
Does zip code 77006 (in Houston) have power? How could I find out if a certain address has power yet?
[more inside]posted by rmless at 1:37 PM PST - 13 comments
I am currently attempting to migrate files from an NT 4.0 file server to a NetApp filer appliance. Our current copy process (using Robocopy) will replace the target permissions with the source permissions. We would prefer to merge source permissions with target permissions, leaving any differing target permissions intact.
[more inside]posted by MrHappyGoLucky at 1:27 PM PST - 2 comments
Credible online degree program needed - I want to get a degree in graphic design, but really need to do it online. Any suggestions for a CREDIBLE college to go through? Anybody gotten a degree this way that regrets it? What about those of you that loved it? (I hope this isn't considered chat - I really NEED some help here!)
posted by TurquoiseZebra at 1:27 PM PST - 7 comments
Given today's equity market conditions, when should I change my 401K investment strategy from active to passive?
[more inside]posted by shinybeast at 1:21 PM PST - 6 comments
"We are gods because we are good men, and we know everything because we started first with knowing our self." Does anyone know who said this?
[more inside]posted by bettershredder at 1:20 PM PST - 6 comments
Where's a warm, sunny, beach-y, relatively inexpensive place for my family to visit over Christmas?
[more inside]posted by timoni at 12:37 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for ways to brighten a friend's day(s), using mostly the internet and also my cellphone. Quirky videos. Funny one liners that are only a text message away. Inspirational and moving pieces need apply. Anything goes here, as long as it is tasteful. This is for someone in her early thirties who is going through a rough patch in her life. Thank you.
posted by captainsohler at 12:09 PM PST - 15 comments
Obscure political science filter: What is the name of the political science/urban studies law [___'s Law] of bureaucracy that states that, over time, agencies have a tendency/need to invest much of their energy and resources into sustaining themselves, often at the cost of more completely and directly fulfilling their original missions?
[more inside]posted by lunit at 12:01 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there such a thing as a cheap rental car? I'm headed down to Florida for Obama, until the election is over.
[more inside]posted by metamush at 11:07 AM PST - 21 comments
If I send someone an email in HTML format, using a font (Droid Sans Mono) that the recipient (who has a client set to read HTML or Rich Text email) does NOT have installed on their machine, what do they see? Does the recipient's client choose another font automatically?
[more inside]posted by Cool Papa Bell at 10:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Can the hive help me get a web site started? I have very specific ideas, but I'm a dinosaur when it comes to everything about the insides of websites.
[more inside]posted by indiebass at 10:52 AM PST - 14 comments
I am looking for the perfect nomadic traveling gear. I am a graphic designer, medic, gardener and have just finished a seasonal medical gig and am free till March. I want to live out of 2 bags, right now I have a Mac Book Pro, a 500 gig external firewire hard drive, an ipod 30 gig, a Brenthaven bag, a Nikon D-70 (a little large).
[more inside]posted by aisleofview at 10:29 AM PST - 8 comments
We want to form a 'for profit' trade association. Several of us (in my industry) think we should be represented by a trade association, but all the research I've done so far points to associations as 'non-profit' organizations. Is there any reason why a commercial company can't set itself up as an industry association and sell memberships and attempt to represent it's members ? (in marketing and regulation and public education, etc.)
[more inside]posted by Xhris at 9:50 AM PST - 7 comments
My cactus has developed a couple of lesions on its
body and all along its
base (where it enters the soil). They look like brown, dry patches. I have been keeping it in the window sill at all times and I've only watered it twice in the 5 weeks that I've owned it. Does anyone know what these lesions are? Is my cactus sick? Is there any way that I can save it?
posted by saslett at 9:19 AM PST - 2 comments
Grant Writing -- Is it a good career? I would like to hear from anyone who has earned a living providing grant writing services. Is it hard to break into? Is there a steep learning curve? What do you like and dislike about the work?
[more inside]posted by valannc at 9:18 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I test and build up my strength, tenacity, and courage. As far as I can see, there are limited opportunities to test my mettle in the corporate world ( besides calling out some a**hole in the boardroom ). I am looking for things to do that will put me to the test and see what I am made of. I am thinking along the lines of CrossFit, 'Man vs. Wild', high stakes negotiation, or skydiving. The only time I can really remember being tested was a fight in 10th grade and the hazing I went through in University. How can I earn a badge of honor when I spend most of my time in a cubicle. I would prefer answers that would not involve the risk of certain death, although I wouldn't mind getting the living sh*t scared out of me. I also wouldn't mind pushing my mind or body to the limit. I am willing to travel, spend money, bleed, and cry.
posted by kaizen at 9:16 AM PST - 54 comments
My heat pump / air conditioning unit (HVAC?) is not blowing in my house. I have a programmable thermostat. When I walked past it this morning it said 80 degrees. I bumped it down a couple of degrees and waited to see if it would kick on. No such luck. The unit outside ( the condenser I think.... large box with a fan on top) did turn on but nothing is coming out of the vents. Anyone have any idea what could be wrong? I am getting ready to have to spend some serious money on a replacement? Thanks!
posted by pleuroma at 8:42 AM PST - 7 comments
Anyone taken the GRE computer based General Test? I am computer literate, however having never taken a test on a computer I am kind of freaked out just by the sound of it. Will there still be paper for me to write problems out on? Can I skip a question and come back to it? Has anyone taken the paper based test and the computer base test? If so how do they compare?
posted by bilbo baggins at 8:40 AM PST - 17 comments
How can I browse and listen to iPod playlists or genres by ALBUM instead of by artist or song title?
[more inside]posted by stst399 at 8:36 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I hook up a mobile phone to a regular, POTS "hard phone"? Most of the time, I'm at home and it would be easier for me to use a regular, large-size telephone instead of craning my neck to try to use the little mobile phone that I have.
If it matters, I'm in the USA and have Sprint.
posted by Electrius at 8:32 AM PST - 10 comments
Need help getting Brother MFC-5460CN scanner to work with Ubuntu Hardy 64AMD. Oh, and I'm really tech challenged, so a step-by-step would help.
[more inside]posted by macadamiaranch at 7:57 AM PST - 8 comments
After many weeks of consideration, my wife has decided to start a Spanish translating/tutoring business. Everything looks good, we've done our research, we're moving into an area where Spanish is taught k-12, we...just can't figure out a name for the biz. Help [more inside]
[more inside]posted by Hands of Manos at 7:15 AM PST - 20 comments
I'm travelling on a short trip to New York, from the UK. The last two times I've travelled to the US (Las Vegas, New Orleans) the first few days of my break have been ruined by jetlag - waking up at 4am and being zombified by early evening - but, this was ok because they were 10 and 14 day holidays. However, my trip to NYC is for 3 days.
How can I try and combat this on such a short trip, without losing the couple of days I have in New York?
posted by metaxa at 5:42 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a free flash mp3 player that I can place in a directory on a web server and have it automatically make a playlist of the contents of that directory and play them?
[more inside]posted by Infernarl at 5:38 AM PST - 4 comments
Analytic/Isolating languages that have standardized, highly phonetic writing in the Latin alphabet?
[more inside]posted by zeek321 at 5:15 AM PST - 8 comments
If my partner, a widower, wants some space to try to get over the death of his wife of 20 yrs, yet he can't tell me how long it will be, what am I meant to do?
[more inside]posted by ffazniah at 4:19 AM PST - 14 comments
Another roommate gone bad situation. She walked out on a lease, left utilities bills behind, cleaned out the apartment and took a TV and DVR that didn't belong to her. Ugh.
[more inside]posted by queue_strategy at 3:31 AM PST - 16 comments
Calling all UK political experts - my better half wants to know-if Obama doesn't make it to President as the USA, is he allowed to move to the UK and run as leader of a political party there?
[more inside]posted by Megami at 2:22 AM PST - 20 comments
Where does Dick Cheney have his money now? I remember a couple years ago reading about how Cheney was 'shorting' the dollar (betting against it's continued good health). It struck me at the time as cynical, sure, but also indicative of better financial advice than I get. So, where's he squirelling away his money now? How to find out?
posted by From Bklyn at 1:16 AM PST - 5 comments
September 23
If I buy a cheap, pay-as-you-go cell phone in Guatemala to use while I'm traveling there, can I then use it in other countries I visit later - and which ones? Is it as simple as replacing a SIM card every time?
[more inside]posted by gottabefunky at 11:23 PM PST - 4 comments
In the film HYPE, why does that guy keep on cutting up concert flyers, and what does it mean?
[more inside]posted by edtut at 9:56 PM PST - 8 comments
I want to be able to write an impressive signature, much in the style of some aristocratic 19th century English speaker. But I can't find any images collections with these kinds of signatures, in order look at them and get ideas or mimic them for my own signature. Surely the Hive-Mind knows if there's a source out there with this kind of info?
posted by archae at 9:25 PM PST - 10 comments
Wells Fargo just royally screwed me during one of the most difficult financial weeks of my life, putting me in a position where I won't even have food money or enough gas money to get to work -- until next TUESDAY! I'm spitting mad. My questions are twofold: 1) I want to know if there's anything I can do to turn this situation around now or do I have to just wait; 2) My money problems are temporary and I'll be in the red within a year. Is it possible to complain or make a statement about this episode with Wells Fargo that would ever be heard? Should I just bitterly move on and take my business elsewhere, feeling like a victim? 3) Do you have a bank that you recommend doing business with instead -- one that treats customers with actual respect?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:24 PM PST - 38 comments
I am really taken with
these images, and I'd like to know the name of the photographer and where I can get prints or at least larger jpegs. (some images NSFW)
posted by tomble at 9:10 PM PST - 16 comments
Yet another NYC restaurant recommendation request: Taking ~15 colleagues out to dinner, walking from Times Square (46th&Broadway), looking to spend $20-30 per head, and be able to make a same-day reservation. Tall order, but bonus points for an NYC experience not available in Toronto/Montreal.
[more inside]posted by anthill at 8:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Southern Ontario Filter: Any good, inexpensive places to buy a guitar for a beginner?
[more inside]posted by gursky at 7:31 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I browse a website like how it would be if there weren't a "index.html" or similar file? That is, see a directory-type listing of the files in that directory?
[more inside]posted by demagogue at 7:10 PM PST - 7 comments
I've plenty in touch with my inner child. How can I get in touch with my inner adult? I just want to be more disciplined and do the things a grownup needs to get done.
[more inside]posted by Deathalicious at 7:06 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there a rule as to how many ...'s are supposed to be placed at the end of a sentence which is to be continued?
[more inside]posted by gman at 7:06 PM PST - 22 comments
Now that it's getting dark and wet here in the Pacific Northwest, what can I wear to be both visible and dry on our early morning and late evening dog walks?
[more inside]posted by TochterAusElysium at 6:48 PM PST - 9 comments
Will the drug that my vet prescribed kill my cat? It's unapproved for use in the US.
[more inside]posted by Braeog at 6:20 PM PST - 11 comments
Where in the Las Vegas area can I safely keep a U-Haul truck stored overnight that I've packed full, in anticipation of leaving the next morning? I am coming from out of town, loading up a storage unit, and will be staying at a hotel, but uncomfortable leaving the fully packed truck in the hotel parking lot overnite. Thanks!
posted by america4 at 5:53 PM PST - 9 comments
Can anyone help me find a good marriage counselor in the Atlanta, Ga area?
posted by anonymous at 5:46 PM PST - 2 comments
My friend's car was totaled in January by a drunk driver. She sold it back to the insurance company and bought a new car. Somewhere, someone screwed up: her car insurance was never switched from her old car to her new car. She was, however, able to switch her tags to the new car and register it. Nonetheless, until last month, she was paying insurance on a totaled car that she no longer owned.
She just got a fine from Maryland Vehicle Administration for 2K+ for having tags on an uninsured vehicle. What should she do?
[more inside]posted by spaltavian at 5:38 PM PST - 4 comments
Board Members who founded non-profit want to obtain salaried positions within the same organization. How is this handled?
[more inside]posted by franklen at 5:28 PM PST - 8 comments
How frequently do users of community-based sites abandon their registration attempt? And how does that correspond to how painful we make the registration process?
[more inside]posted by centerweight at 5:26 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm told that for bands, the money is in live gigs - not much comes in from album sales. However. I was at a concert in Los Angeles recently, full house of about 500. Three bands, of which two had recently played Coachella. $25 general admission. This, to me, seems like terrible money. What's really going on? Help me overthink my plate of beans.
[more inside]posted by Xere at 5:19 PM PST - 27 comments
Penguin Classics -- I HATE the new cover design. Do you know any good places where I might be able to find older versions (with the parchment colored background and the black rectangle on the front)?
[more inside]posted by jfwlucy at 5:02 PM PST - 8 comments
So, please help settle a dispute between myself and my boyfriend about Mozart and the musical capabilities of the average American.
[more inside]posted by WidgetAlley at 3:53 PM PST - 32 comments
I have wasps on the outside of my house, on the southern facing side only, so I'm assuming that they're basking in the last burst of warmth. However, it's getting so bad, that I'm worried about potential overlaps in the wasp/human worlds.
[more inside]posted by thanotopsis at 3:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Why might people wait so long to get divorced, when at least one party definitely wants it.
[more inside]posted by Penelope at 2:18 PM PST - 28 comments
In the market of Buying a Condo in the Los Angeles areas and want to know how to research best. Need to find out sites that keep me up to date with the housing market, when its good to buy etc...for with the economy right now I don't really know what to do.....please help
[more inside]posted by matthelm at 2:08 PM PST - 5 comments
How can my wife and I enjoy better sex in the morning, when I wear out quickly and she can't get on top? (Possibly NSFW)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
How do I override a website's CSS with a snippet in the body? The most common example of this would be the elaborate re-designs people do to MySpace pages using the profile field, though I've seen it elsewhere (even, briefly, here.)
[more inside]posted by Karmakaze at 1:36 PM PST - 11 comments
I washed my bicycle and foolishly left it to dry in the sun. Now, the exposed metal has
started to
oxidize. Is there anything I can do?
I know it's still dirty, I haven't finished yet. posted by Memo at 1:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Ok, Chicago mefites...what are your suggestions for bars near Wicker Park/Bucktown/Logan Square that have a reasonably chill atmosphere, accessible pool tables, and reasonable drink prices?
[more inside]posted by moitz at 12:56 PM PST - 13 comments
In the not so distant future, I will hit 7 years with my employer, which entitles me to the company benefit of 2 months off, with pay. I have been saving (I have about 5k set aside for this) and I want to start making plans within the next 6-12 months. Until recently, I had been spending the time and saving the money planning a trip for two as my ex receives the same benefit at the same time.
[more inside]posted by Jenny is Crafty at 12:40 PM PST - 22 comments
I'm having a great deal of trouble receiving my University email in Outlook 2000. My University uses Google Apps, which allows me to use Gmail as my webmail service, but does not assign me a Google or Gmail account. The domain of my email address is
myuniversity.edu, not gmail.com. For this reason, Outlook does not recognize the username and password that I use to log into my email (through my university's website). I have tried following gmail's
tutorial (complicated by the fact that they don't offer one for Outlook 2000) with no success. I've tried reporting my incoming mail server as both pop.gmail.com and pop.
myuniversity.edu. Any ideas? Did I miss any important info?
posted by i_am_a_fiesta at 11:54 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for a new pair of hard rubber stirrups for my exercise bike.
[more inside]posted by cjets at 11:52 AM PST - 6 comments
My computer has just shit the bed. I live in New York City. I have very little money. Can anyone recommend a cheap place where I can get it fixed?
[more inside]posted by jason's_planet at 11:47 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I deal with boredom in situations where I have to sit or stand for long periods of time with little stimulation.
[more inside]posted by sixcolors at 11:47 AM PST - 27 comments
I am looking for an article or a study, which I only dimly remember, that was a statistical/demographic account of which USA states had in-migration or out-migration of people with college degrees.
[more inside]posted by Mr. Justice at 11:43 AM PST - 5 comments
What would happen if a state (RI, purely for the sake of argument) were to secede from the US? Brainstorming for an alternate-future-history book and more after the jump.
[more inside]posted by chrisinseoul at 11:39 AM PST - 34 comments
I've just been asked to be interviewed for a popular show on BBC TV to talk about the role of the Internet in U.S. politics for this campaign cycle. What are some succinct and intelligent talking points I can follow without sounding like I'm talking out my arse.
[more inside]posted by camworld at 11:11 AM PST - 10 comments
37" widescreen LCDTV viewed from 12' away, do my eyes have the resolving power to justify getting a Blu-ray instead of upscaling DVD player?
[more inside]posted by randomstriker at 10:58 AM PST - 25 comments
Is there a LibraryThing-ish website with a better interface? Like more Netflix-ish, I can do single-click "add to my library" (or wish list or whatever) anytime I see a title? Or check boxes instead of one title at a time?
[more inside]posted by mzurer at 10:48 AM PST - 4 comments
I’d like to track my moods for a few weeks. How should I go about this? What should I record, and how, and is it useful?
[more inside]posted by Metroid Baby at 10:45 AM PST - 15 comments
Websense has apparently blacklisted my personal blog (my whole domain, in fact) for adult/sex content, which is pretty strange. What can I do about this?
[more inside]posted by cortex at 10:37 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm looking for a 1950-ish science fiction movie. In the scene I most clearly remember, a man and a woman are on the bridge of an alien spaceship. She is a Russian mathematician and he is a pilot. The ship is being remotely controlled and is automatically flying through the solar system. It becomes clear that it is on a collision course with Saturn.
[more inside]posted by CollectiveMind at 10:36 AM PST - 5 comments
Two Americans on AT&T heading to Chile for two months, what do we need to know to use our iPhones there?
[more inside]posted by adrock31 at 10:20 AM PST - 6 comments
What the WiFi?! My wireless network has gone insane, and it's about to give me a nervous breakdown. Please, please, PLEASE help.
[more inside]posted by bjork24 at 10:20 AM PST - 7 comments
How to find out if MBA is the right thing for him/her to do? I'm contemplating to do fully employed MBA (FEMBA). Doing full time MBA is out of question for me. Lot of former MBA students advise to find out whether this is the right thing for you to do, before you get in.
[more inside]posted by tvjoshi at 9:48 AM PST - 9 comments
I am a culinary student in NYC studying the art of Pastry. I would like to start a small home business and make pastries to sell at local craft fairs. Does any one know how to go about this? How do the laws and regulations differ for home baking versus commercial baking? Is it even permissible to bake at home and sell at craft fairs? Would it be easer to rent out commercial space and then sell at the fairs? Help would be appreciated.
Thanks!
[more inside]posted by Stagecraft at 9:31 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm experiencing intermittent periods (several hours every couple of days) where web pages are extremely slow to load and/or hang while partially loaded. How do I figure out what's causing the problem and fix it, ideally without wasting a lot of time on the phone with my ISP?
[more inside]posted by ottereroticist at 9:03 AM PST - 11 comments
Thinking about taking the Rock Band plunge, but there's so much to think about! Help me decide what to buy and when!
[more inside]posted by yellowbinder at 8:56 AM PST - 15 comments
While tethering is
officially unsupported on the
new Android phone, there is no Apple-style remote-app-killing service. Is there anybody out there familiar with the Android SDK that could tell me if tethering this phone to a laptop to share internet is impossible? Is it something physically unsupported in the SDK, or artificially blocked out by T-Mobile? Or will there be an app out like, 10 minutes after the phone is released?
posted by excitementMD at 8:50 AM PST - 17 comments
My neighbor kindly gave me the key to her (Airport) wireless network Pt 2 (Pt 1
here). OK - so I'm on, in Ubuntu, and I've been streaming lastfm for the past few days. And then just now I thought, "am I slowing down her network access by streaming music whilst she's online?" Or is the difference negligable? My prime concern here is that I don't want to repay her kindness by ruining her life.
posted by forallmankind at 8:36 AM PST - 8 comments
Has anyone prone to yeast infections been able to protect themselves while taking antibiotics? I want to start taking antibiotics (doxycycline) to treat my acne. It's my last resort. However, I am extremely prone to yeast infections. Will taking acidophilus supplements be enough? How much to take?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:29 AM PST - 19 comments
How to win friends and influence soccer moms, the book? Looking for a good reference to sharpen social skills.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:29 AM PST - 8 comments
The Wire, season 2, episode 6: What does Omar say to the prosecutor right before the theme song starts?
[more inside]posted by cowbellemoo at 8:26 AM PST - 12 comments
I have a trip booked to South Carolina on October 17th. When we get there, we will be renting a car, driving to Alabama to visit family, and then finishing our trip in New Orleans. I'm looking for advice on how car rental agencies work w/ regards to reservations, and hotel/location/activity recommendations for first-time visitors to New Orleans.
[more inside]posted by fishfucker at 8:25 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for an awesome screen capture utility/firefox plugin/web application/any solution to take screen grabs of my site and a couple competitors every few hours. Anyone have any awesome solutions? Google shows a lot of options and lots of screen capture for video options, but I suspect the hive mind knows the best one for my situation.
[more inside]posted by jkl345 at 7:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Help choose a car for an outdoorsy, environmentalist city dweller on a budget?
[more inside]posted by xaire at 7:23 AM PST - 18 comments
Looking for the name of a Boston-based medical journal that specializes in narrative feature stories about new and interesting stuff in the world of medicine.
[more inside]posted by It ain't over yet at 7:16 AM PST - 6 comments
Canadian living in the US trying to educate himself on Canada’s October Federal election. Who should I vote for?
[more inside]posted by birdlips at 6:57 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me find an animated short where a human stripper dances for aliens, and ends up stripping off her own skin until she dances as a skeleton...
[more inside]posted by twine42 at 6:53 AM PST - 7 comments
I've been asked to teach a one time, one hour high school class on the fundamentals/elements of film making. What aspects of film making would be most exciting for them and with no film making gear how would one go about teaching it?
[more inside]posted by glasskey at 6:38 AM PST - 12 comments
What's a good revenue multiplier for the sale of a software company that has an annual turnover of $500K ?
And please explain why
posted by mattoxic at 6:01 AM PST - 4 comments
Every morning, my cat decides I need to get up at 6:30AM, and proceeds to put his paw under my door and claw the hell out of it. Between the scratching noise and the fact that the door rattles in its jamb, it's been getting me up well before I am ready. This has thrown off my sleeping pattern tremendously, and I want it stopped. It's not a case of needing to go to the bathroom or wanting food, so I'm at a loss. How can I stop my cat?
posted by deezil at 5:12 AM PST - 32 comments
How the hell can I get an iWorks serial number so that I can save documents, while I'm here in Romania?
[more inside]posted by Dee Xtrovert at 5:05 AM PST - 6 comments
ReadmeFilter: Desperately in need of suggestions for books for upcoming Europe trip.
[more inside]posted by kjs4 at 4:55 AM PST - 16 comments
My 5.5G iPod Classic, which was working fine at least 3 days ago, has decided that it's not going to output sound anymore. Not through my earphones, not through a dock... nothing. On screen it says it is playing a song or a movie or whatever but the accompanying sounds do not come along for the ride. What might be the reasons for this, and how might they be easily fixed here at home (instead of a trip to the repair shop)?
[more inside]posted by Effigy2000 at 4:46 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm currently backpacking through Europe and was given an invitation to Oktoberfest for this Friday. I'm really excited about this, but can't seem to find any places to stay that aren't booked or very expensive. I'd like to spend Friday and Saturday night there, giving me the opportunity to see the rest of Munich. What are my options in the area to find a place to sleep? Are there non-hostel options or perhaps one that isn't well known?
posted by defben at 4:02 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for a holiday destination. Last weeks of October where I can hike (mountains), bike (atb) and learn diving (padi). No resorts or too much luxury, just basic accomodation. I'm alone so it would be nice to meet more travellers.
Doe you have suggestions?
posted by beemsterman at 3:46 AM PST - 4 comments
I believe being a "good parent" is being patient yet firm when dealing with your kids (idealing never showing temper or losing it- my partner thinks it's normal and healthy to show anger at what he feels is inappropriate behavior. Any one know of studies (or how to find such studies) that research that topic? The focus is babies and toddlers.
[more inside]posted by beccaj at 3:30 AM PST - 21 comments
Do you know anybody who is working/have worked for the United Nations, and what they did to get such jobs? I'm specifically referring to jobs that are mostly non-humanitarian in nature.
[more inside]posted by joewandy at 2:36 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I maintain a successful personal diverse information tracking system? How do you find what you know you kept? I want my
information in one place, where I can search it. (This is not about GTD or keeping track of my responsibilities and tasks).
[more inside]posted by b33j at 1:23 AM PST - 16 comments
September 22
Lighting question - I'm looking for the lights featured in the first few seconds of this youtube clip...
[more inside]posted by zap rowsdower at 10:17 PM PST - 2 comments
The Spousal Unit knows I like to be made a fuss of on my birthday and is happy to oblige, but this year we're low on cash, and he's a little lost. I'm trying to compile a list of fun, cash-free (or very cheap) things to do, so he can pick a couple and run with it. We are in Portland, Oregon, and mostly homebodies. I'm a voracious reader, and lover of all things spooky, and general ideas are great.
posted by frykitty at 9:46 PM PST - 16 comments
In short, What are the best books (especially books), movies or other media about Vietnam that you know of? (Including the French War.)
[more inside]posted by MasonDixon at 9:44 PM PST - 33 comments
On the 100th episode of [the Drew Carey edition of]
Whose Line is it, Anyway?, "Scenes From a Hat" was played. Colin said something that was bleeped twice. Would anyone know what that might have been?
[more inside]posted by phaded at 9:35 PM PST - 3 comments
A friend told me an awesome story the other day. I'm wondering if it's true or not. See, these researchers put a bunch of domesticated cats in a room...
[more inside]posted by Spyder's Game at 8:29 PM PST - 21 comments
HeroesFilter: Where can I find a clock from tonight's episode (season premiere)? (No spoilers, but if you didn't see, you probably can't help)
[more inside]posted by BiffSlamkovich at 8:19 PM PST - 4 comments
What's a good (preferably freeware) application for tagging my mp3 files based on filename and file path?
[more inside]posted by gummo at 8:08 PM PST - 10 comments
Short public access film: man asks eggs if they want to go for a swim, but they're too cold in the pan of water, so he turns the heat up, and they start to scream. What was this?
[more inside]posted by scruss at 6:59 PM PST - 1 comments
Will an FM transmitter (to listen to an MP3 player in the car) bought in the US work in the UK? What about the cigarette lighter adapter?
[more inside]posted by steeb2er at 6:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Help finding the right career. This is not looking for a job I have one of those but I want to know what careers I should be looking at.
[more inside]posted by CollegeNelson at 6:52 PM PST - 5 comments
I need to have a local US number that redirects to an international number. It doesn't have to be toll free. It should be able to redirect to a landline or a mobile phone. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by carofowler at 6:50 PM PST - 14 comments
Oh hell yeah, I got a motorcycle! I live in DC, and even though I can get anywhere I need to go on the metro + bicycle I'm going to use it to commute. Because that's awesome. But, what kinds of things can I do that I couldn't before? I've always lamented lack of access to a car (zipcars are expensive) and I love taking motorcycle trips, so what are some of your must-see destinations in the DC area (within 200 miles)?
[more inside]posted by borkingchikapa at 6:48 PM PST - 14 comments
Random shot-in-the-dark-question: A laptop brick for a 4-year old Thinkpad on short notice outside of Boston? I just checked into my hotel, realized I forgot my power brick, I have an hour of battery life - help! Thinkpad t41, a fast solution appreciated. Thank you!
posted by swngnmonk at 6:46 PM PST - 14 comments
My friend is looking for a one-day pass to ACL (Austin City Limits) on craigslist. She found some one willing to sell her one, but it is a print-out ticket. Is there any way to verify it or is this a bad idea? The ACL website warned against this, but I thought I'd see if anyone on here had any ideas. Thanks!
posted by meta87 at 6:42 PM PST - 1 comments
A company did additional work they were not authorized by us to do to our house, and now our house is broken.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:22 PM PST - 12 comments
I love my Treo (smartphone), and I use it for everything - except for making phone calls. Are there any plans out there that privilege texting over speech?
[more inside]posted by tzikeh at 6:12 PM PST - 15 comments
I need a website that will allow 20 people to quickly and easily view 30-40 short documents, without having to individually download them all.
[more inside]posted by showbiz_liz at 6:01 PM PST - 11 comments
In a book by Arthur C. Clarke (
Ghost from the Grand Banks if I remember correctly... if I'm wrong please correct me) he talks about an economic theory which predicts great depressions every 80 years or so. Now, current events have brought this prediction rather starkly to mind. Was there a sound basis for that prediction or is it merely that bad economic shocks happen often enough for a fake pattern to emerge? Was it maybe just a lucky guess?
[more inside]posted by Kattullus at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Hey guys, Computer Engineering 2nd year (3rd sem) here at the University of Maryland College Park wondering if i should stay in my major or switch to Computer Science. I am super confused right now and am hoping that some of you can help me think. Bear with me while i ramble on
[more inside]posted by Javed_Ahamed at 4:47 PM PST - 23 comments
Can you recommend a currently active jazz (or other) ensemble that features a particularly spiffy trombone player?
[more inside]posted by Morrigan at 4:41 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm 40ish. I know nothing about modern gaming. I used to love adventure games back in the 80s like Zak McKraken, KGB and Thermonuclear Wargames. I have some time on my hands and want to take the plunge into the modern world of gaming. Where do I start?
[more inside]posted by vizsla at 4:39 PM PST - 33 comments
Need help/ideas on politically inspired appetizers for the upcoming 2008 Presidential Debates.
[more inside]posted by Lizc at 4:00 PM PST - 23 comments
I'm looking to create an info web site with similar features as IMDB. I'm hoping I can just adapt an existing CMS but I'm not sure where to start. I know I can go through and peruse all the biggies like Drupal, EE, etc, but I'd like to narrow my starting point, especially because of my message board requirement below.
[more inside]posted by edjusted at 3:46 PM PST - 3 comments
How to evaluate and apply to public health graduate programs, when my own career goals are so difficult to pin down? I find it difficult to choose a topical area of interest
(i.e. substance abuse), a specialization
(substance abuse government policies, the epidemiology of substance abuse, community education and prevention of substance abuse), and a general career track (professional vs academic).
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:09 PM PST - 6 comments
I don't care how "close" my shave is, I just want to save my skin. What should be my approach?
[more inside]posted by TSGlenn at 2:50 PM PST - 31 comments
What is normally considered "appropriate recreational bathroom activities" in US culture? (Safe for work)
[more inside]posted by arniec at 2:14 PM PST - 64 comments
Vegas locals, lead me as you only can. I am looking for a place to eat in December that is simply amazing, and I would weep if I missed it.
[more inside]posted by Classic Diner at 2:13 PM PST - 10 comments
Does anyone remember that Metafilter post a while (maybe a long while) back that IIRC told a story using uncommon antonyms?
[more inside]posted by xmattxfx at 2:05 PM PST - 2 comments
Members of my immediate family have decided to decided they're going to stop paying federal income taxes. Should I be worried the IRS will come after me, even though I refuse to join their protest?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:42 PM PST - 17 comments
I need suggestions on how to Mount a 20K pressure transducer in a line that is carrying an abrasive media solution (25 Micron garnet in suspension.) This is not the operating pressure. This value is used so that the run pressure will be somewhat close to the middle of the transducer range and to use some units that are allready on our shelf.
[more inside]posted by Raybun at 12:45 PM PST - 3 comments
So I went to traffic court last week in the city of Los Angeles. I spent a week preparing for it. And I lost. And it got ugly. Largely because of a Judge Pro-Tem who went to town on me because I tried to fight my case. It was so ugly I’m springing the $86.50 it costs these days to get a copy of the tape. So my question is, now that I've lost, what are my options? (much much more inside)
[more inside]posted by rileyray3000 at 12:40 PM PST - 21 comments
What is the best and most intuitive PC/Mac inventory management/software distribution solution available for a small business with around 250 users and six IT guys?
[more inside]posted by joshrholloway at 12:26 PM PST - 5 comments
CarRepairFilter: Can I fix a broken trunk indicator light myself or does this have to go to a mechanic?
[more inside]posted by jeffderek at 12:21 PM PST - 4 comments
It looks like I'll be in NYC over Christmas and New Year's, and I don't really know anyone in town. Any suggestions for how to salvage some joy from the holiday season regardless? Budget is reasonably flexible.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 11:48 AM PST - 27 comments
Good blogs about the LHC that a layman could follow?
posted by Ferrari328 at 11:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me with my stupid futon mattress. When in 'sofa' mode, the futon mattress keeps slipping down. People who come to visit end up having their legs sticking out like little children when they sit down because the mattress extends out pas the edge of the frame. Very embarrassing. How do i stop the mattress from slipping so that people can once again put their feet on the ground?
[more inside]posted by storybored at 10:56 AM PST - 15 comments
Two men in love with one lucky lady. What things should I keep in mind when deciding how to move forward?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:40 AM PST - 32 comments
I connect to my PowerMac G5 (running OS 10.4.11) at work over a corporate vpn using a Macbook Pro (running OS 10.5.5). I do this using VPN (Vine Server and Vine Viewer), but I have to remain logged into my work computer in order to establish a connection. Is there a way to leave my work computer at a login screen (not logged in) and still keep Vine running so I can connect, then login to OS X? I currently have Vine set up to prompt me for a password, but anybody could still sit down at my work computer and use it because I have to remain logged into OS X.
posted by IdiBot at 10:35 AM PST - 4 comments
I have an excel file full of formulas that span multiple sheets and rows. I would like to be able to go into a formula and see the actual data used in the formula rather than just the cell references.
So, for simplicity's sake, imagine A1=1,000, A2=2,000, A3=A1/A2
When I go to cell A3 and press "F2" or "cntrl`" the formula with the references shows up "=A1/A2".
What I would like to see is
"=1,000 / 2,000" (what you would get if you wrote =A1 &" / "& A2)
I know that I can do this sort of with the watch window or the evaluate formula but I am looking for a quick way to roll down a sheet and see the actual math that is being done without having to scroll all over the place or flip sheets.
Hopefully this makes sense. If not, I can further clarify.
No one at my office thinks that it is possible so I might just be out of luck but I live in a world of hope...
posted by GrumpyMonkey at 9:46 AM PST - 5 comments
Looking for kid-oriented/friendly things to do in London and environs in November. Child has requested an audience with Her Majesty, but not sure we can pull that off on such short notice. Scenario: Mom is going on a business trip for a week and we (Daddy and 6 Year Old Daughter) are going to tag along. Daddy's looking for fun things to do during the day while Mommy's hard at work!
[more inside]posted by webhund at 9:05 AM PST - 17 comments
Looking for an classy, stylish place for a sunday breakfast on or off I-66 between DC and Front Royal. Extra Credit if it has a view! Unfortunately, Waffle House and Cracker Barrel need not apply.
posted by omidius at 8:36 AM PST - 2 comments
What Mac software is good for organizing large collections of live concert recordings? Something that is cheap or free, and makes it easy to store info.txt files, cover art and additional notes, then search, summarize and export lists. I know there is Windows software that is designed for this kind of thing, but can't find anything for OS X.
posted by nowonmai at 8:07 AM PST - 4 comments
I would like to study images as both a computer scientist and an anthropologist. What do I study next?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:32 AM PST - 3 comments
Should I put up, shut up, or get over the fact that my partner continues to feed our roommate who never cooks for us?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:32 AM PST - 25 comments
LiteratureFilter: Yo metafilterland. I'm on a quest for two things: literary representations of the new york city subway, the more personal and sensorial the better, and literary representations of a new york city without subways, circa before 1904. Non-fiction and suggestions are welcome as well, as are examples that use less stringent definitions of "text" (film, song lyrics, dance etc).
posted by billtron at 7:15 AM PST - 21 comments
When packing for two seasons, how can I avoid airline baggage fees on size and weight?
[more inside]posted by netbros at 6:59 AM PST - 13 comments
Transport for LondonFilter - Am I on the hook for a Zone 1-3 Travelcard if I travel from a Zone 3 station to a Zone 2 station via an unavoidable hop into Zone 1?
[more inside]posted by generichuman at 6:24 AM PST - 13 comments
collaborative tools, "web 2.0", community - evidence that the tech is really worth the price?
[more inside]posted by brandnew at 4:13 AM PST - 6 comments
I am having trouble with URLs 404ing on an Apache/MySQL server for a website using Wordpress, with some custom add-ons to use Wordpress as a CMS.
[more inside]posted by Scramblejam at 4:07 AM PST - 7 comments
I went to a bar with a girl I'm seeing and hung out with her group of friends...and also met two of her ex-boyfriends. I played it off, but when we met, she told me she was 140% lesbian. Am I being too hung up on labels or is it a little shady that she didn't tell me that she's bisexual?
[more inside]posted by jnaps at 2:52 AM PST - 35 comments
I can't get out of the relationship I'm in with my girlfriend. Normally, it would just end. Parties would walk away and that would be that. But it's just not that easy with her...
[more inside]posted by runflats at 12:46 AM PST - 27 comments
September 21
How much should I offer someone in Hungary to photograph graves in a cemetery? I'm doing genealogical research and I need about a dozen graves photographed. I found someone willing to do it, and I don't want to either insult him or drive the price up.
posted by Joe in Australia at 10:39 PM PST - 8 comments
my dad has a dell laptop and has recently replaced the hard drive, how would he retrieve info(e.g. pix) off of the old hard drive and onto some other type of storage device, flash card or such. are there places near burlington, WA that can do this?
posted by docmccoy at 10:19 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm clueless about rights issues when it comes to how things work between photographer & subject, and as a performer I need to learn. If no release was signed at a photoshoot, who has what rights?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:17 PM PST - 11 comments
I initiated our hang-out; he enthusiastically responded. The evening started with great conversation and mutual interest-- and then the energy seemed to weirdly wane as the evening went on. To be fair, we had a grueling evening. What now?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:16 PM PST - 23 comments
How long did it take for Terro to exterminate the ant population in your apartment/house? I started using Terro's liquid-filled ant baits on Wednesday, September 17. Now, four days later I am still seeing ants trickle in - not as many as before, but enough to make me grit my teeth, and wonder if they're just waiting for the next set of eggs to hatch before they come in droves again. How fast did Terro work for you? Did it take you a few days, a week, etc?
posted by Esther Festers at 8:08 PM PST - 11 comments
HairFilter: How do I get back closer to my natural light brown after going from bleach to red to dark without my hair falling out?
[more inside]posted by fructose at 7:24 PM PST - 13 comments
I recently realized that the creases in my neck do not, in fact, go away when I hold my neck straight for a while. They are here to stay. Is there a non-surgical cure for this?
[more inside]posted by Countess Elena at 6:43 PM PST - 10 comments
Amplifilter: Looking for a cheap SS guitar amp to complement my Fender Deluxe 90 so I can use my effects pedals' stereo features.
[more inside]posted by relucent at 6:42 PM PST - 3 comments
Mom's birthday filter: Mom is suddenly all about beading and gems and rocks. Any ideas for a cool, "every-rock-necklace-making-beading-enthusiast-should-have-this-___" present?
[more inside]posted by metajc at 6:35 PM PST - 18 comments
Are there any online services that will allow me to print custom books that can withstand the awesome destructive force of a small child?
[more inside]posted by larsks at 6:34 PM PST - 3 comments
New website with a new address can't compete on Google against its previous incarnation, which has been up (at a different address) since forever. And we can't use a 301 (or any other) redirect. Is there anything else we can do?
[more inside]posted by springbound at 5:42 PM PST - 6 comments
A few Mac questions :
(1) Why does Mail.app randomly fail to mark some messages as read?
(2) Can one block some websites from Safari from one admin account without blocking them from other accounts?
[more inside]posted by jeffburdges at 5:22 PM PST - 4 comments
We get little to no analog TV reception. Is switching to digital going to improve things?
[more inside]posted by oaf at 5:18 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for software for the Mac that logs open documents (and how long they are open). Does such a thing exist?
[more inside]posted by Mcable at 4:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Allergy Brainstorm Time: What could I possibly have an allergic reaction to in my EYE in Italy, Austria and Japan?
[more inside]posted by sirion at 3:56 PM PST - 13 comments
My wife is an anatomy professor and needs help with this question: Most anatomy textbooks say that urination and defecation are controlled by the parasympathetic nervous system (aka "rest and digest system") Then why is it that some lose bladder and bowel control in frightening situations? Isn't the opposing sympathetic "fight or flight" system supposed to in charge?
posted by up in the old hotel at 2:17 PM PST - 17 comments
I'd like to plan activities and experiences around the stimulation of certain neurotransmitters.
[more inside]posted by EatTheWeak at 2:12 PM PST - 4 comments
I've done some soul-searching, and I've come up with some ideas for new jobs or careers for myself, but I know there are other possibilities out there that I just haven't thought of yet. Based on my skills and interests, can you think of a great job or career for me?
[more inside]posted by springo at 2:01 PM PST - 8 comments
Foot Filter: I know y'all are not my doctor, etc, but I'm looking to the hive mind for some opinions. What are some possible causes of non-painful swelling on the top of one foot? (The usual looong story inside.)
[more inside]posted by Oriole Adams at 1:27 PM PST - 6 comments
Please help me connect my macbook to a Dell 3200 MP projector. Should be easy, right? It's not working.
[more inside]posted by Stewriffic at 1:24 PM PST - 20 comments
I've inherited a greenhouse and it is full of cactuses and succulents. I would very much like to keep them alive and healthy but I do not know where to begin! How can I become a cactus caretaker?
[more inside]posted by ageispolis at 1:05 PM PST - 4 comments
This should be a simple question, but I cannot find exactly what I need.
I found a year old camera the other day in a box that had been left with batteries in it. There is some corrosion from the period of time the batteries had been in there. The camera is still pretty new, but I need to know how to remove the corrosion so that I can still use it. Any ideas!?
No bonus point for anything since bonus points wont (and never do here) really do you any good. Thanks in advance friends...
posted by TeachTheDead at 12:34 PM PST - 9 comments
My wife and I are meeting my sister for dinner tomorrow in Myrtle Beach. She is coming from Texas, and I would like to find something that might be a bit unique for her. We would like to keep it at 20 or less for entrees. Sandwich places and seafood buffets are okay, too. Any suggestions?
posted by flarbuse at 12:21 PM PST - 4 comments
Futonfilter: Does a futon exist with good support? My current one needs to be flipped at least weekly and beaten (no joke) to keep the Grand Canyon from yawning into existance at night.
[more inside]posted by arnicae at 12:21 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking to buy some new apparel for the colder months ahead. Can you suggest places in Manhattan and Brooklyn that sell unique hoodies and long-sleeve shirts for men?
posted by helios410 at 12:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Say you had to take the two weeks around Christmas and New Years off, what would you do?
[more inside]posted by tksh at 11:31 AM PST - 11 comments
I've just arrived in Spain and my iPhone wont access the internet even though it recognizes the hotel's WiFi network. My Apple Air laptop works just fine with this same wifi network. Why isn't my iphone enabling safari or email access on the iPhone? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
posted by emberm at 11:29 AM PST - 7 comments
Midnight activities for a 4-year-old that he wouldn't get a chance to do during the day? My son is having an EEG tomorrow during the day. They want him sleep-deprived so he'll sleep without sedation. I'm supposed to get him up for the day at 3:30 am. He's not a morning person at all, so to keep him awake I'm looking for exciting things to do/observe/etc. that wouldn't be possible during his normal waking hours. We're in the east end of Toronto near the Don Valley, so both big-city and nature/wildlife type activities may be possibilities.
posted by winston at 10:03 AM PST - 20 comments
Anyone speak Russian? I'm looking for any inspiring Russian (English too) quotes that will make my crush feel good.
[more inside]posted by Student of Man at 9:26 AM PST - 2 comments
My buddy and I need help making our first video mashup -- we've never done it before. What programs do we need to make this on a Mac?
[more inside]posted by chinese_fashion at 7:48 AM PST - 9 comments
Surviving the Economic Crisis: What practical things can the "Average Joe" do to prepare for an economic meltdown?
[more inside]posted by boots77 at 7:31 AM PST - 23 comments
MovieFilter: When I was a kid (late 90's) there was a movie on the Disney Channel or Family Channel that I absolutely loved. Help me find out what it's called!
[more inside]posted by alona at 1:22 AM PST - 9 comments
September 20
DIY (or maybe commercial) dog ramp. My girlfriend's elderly Golden retriever needs some help getting in and out of cars. Help me build a ramp.
[more inside]posted by fieldtrip at 11:10 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm going to Sioux Falls, SD for 36 hours from Wednesday night - Friday morning. I was wondering what the must-sees are for photo spots. (I will probably have 2-3 hours Wed night/Thurs. morning to wander around and sightsee, and I'd like to take some awesome photos during that time.
[more inside]posted by melodykramer at 10:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Is there any affordable way for someone in the US to get hold of French RCIR (rations de combat individuelle rechauffable) or British Army 24-hour ration packs?
[more inside]posted by scrump at 9:59 PM PST - 2 comments
Is there a single
independent security analyst who has stated that [s]he thinks that the US is safer than it was before the start of the Iraq War?
[more inside]posted by Autarky at 9:42 PM PST - 11 comments
Can I go halves in an apartment with my brother? i.e., can we each have separate loans for the same apartment? No one I've asked seems to know. We are in Queensland, Australia.
[more inside]posted by mjao at 8:14 PM PST - 11 comments
I just got a notification on my Windows XP laptop to install Service Pack 3. Thing is, I already have SP3 installed. Is this a necessary update? A redundant Microsoft goof? Or something more sinister?
[more inside]posted by Rhaomi at 8:03 PM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone know where I could locate a record by the Temple City Kazoo Orchestra? I believe it was made some time around 1969.
posted by veterinarian at 7:28 PM PST - 4 comments
I am looking for a copy of an album: "HornDance - Songs of the Woods". I had the cassette tape, but that has gone missing. Does anyone have a copy, or know where to find one? I believe the band is from Michigan.
posted by kuatto at 6:39 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm currently traveling in Germany (I live in the US) and would like to know how I can force my browser (firefox) to *not* display localized versions of websites like google or myspace. My main issue is with google. I have to keep going to google.com and selecting "Google.com in English" to be able to type things into the search bar in firefox without getting German websites. Is there some sort of about:config option, greasemonkey script or something I can use to make sure sites don't redirect to their localized version?
posted by pontouf at 6:39 PM PST - 13 comments
Graphic designers: Anyone know a style guide online for listing credentials after a person's name? When are the credentials initialed, abbreviated or extended. If abbreviated, when (or if) to use periods after the initials, etc. That kind of thing.
This in regards to business cards and business systems. Thanks.
posted by artdrectr at 5:06 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm going to be in Vienna from September 26 (early morning) - 29 (afternoon). I'm 18 years old and will be traveling with friends. What should we do/ see?
I've been put in charge of figuring all this out, but apart from the obvious tourist things I don't know what's good. I guess I'm looking for more off-the-beaten-path stuff.
Thank you!
[more inside]posted by howgenerica at 4:41 PM PST - 10 comments
How do I express myself in an online dating site when it comes to being gifted with the privilege of passion (overly so) and express that in text with eloquence? So as to convey the message that I am a sensuous and passionate woman in the traditional sense and not a promiscuous whore either. Make sense? whew.
posted by Mersades123 at 3:45 PM PST - 21 comments
What are some films that celebrate life, liberty and the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity?
[more inside]posted by UbuRoivas at 3:44 PM PST - 51 comments
What is the name of the story in which a man buries stolen money under a sapling, ends up buying the house next door, and years later tries to retrieve the money only to find that the neighbor has already taken it and left newspaper clippings?
[more inside]posted by Mapes at 3:28 PM PST - 2 comments
Gamer-boyfriend birthday gift filter. He's a gammer, I am not. Therefore I'm clueless as to what one would want. He has a Steam account. He plays TF2..a lot. He also likes programing games. So, what's a good gift for my darling boy? He won't give me an answer when I ask what he wants. Please help!
Note 1: I would love to get him a PS3, but can't afford one.
Note 2: I'd like to keep it at ~$50
posted by Epsilon-minus semi moron at 3:15 PM PST - 25 comments
I'm looking for the name of a high-end furniture manufacturer that is based in Toronto. I know this company exists, and have seen its website, but I can't remember its name. It has a factory in Toronto that builds luxury couches, chairs, and so forth. Thanks for your help!
posted by Dasein at 1:23 PM PST - 9 comments
There was a site of speakers around the world speaking a specific phrase in English. This was to show how regional dialects of English sounded. You could click on a map and it would pull up video of these speakers. Does anyone know what that site is? If not, perhaps a good response would include a concise phrase that can show different regional variations (cot/caught, don/dawn, pin/pen).
[more inside]posted by symbioid at 12:53 PM PST - 9 comments
What airlines will get me from Phoenix to New York City with three adult cats? Failing that, can you recommend anyone who does live animal shipment?
[more inside]posted by Optimus Chyme at 12:44 PM PST - 8 comments
I left the collar stays in my shirt when I sent it to the laundry, and now there are marks on the collar. How do I get rid of the marks?
[more inside]posted by bargex at 12:12 PM PST - 3 comments
Is there some way to tell the Windows Media Center software just to use a specific TV tuner card input (rca, s-video, etc) avoiding its incessant search for a cable box or its requirements that I use the remote? I know I did it, once ...
[more inside]posted by The Great Big Mulp at 11:13 AM PST - 0 comments
How do I transfer the contents of 3 iPods (2G, 3G, 4G) back onto a hard drive? I'm using Mac OS 10.4.4. There are tons of programs, which do I use?
[more inside]posted by rubadub at 10:53 AM PST - 9 comments
My workplace (retail; caters to a local university almost exclusively) recently celebrated Talk Like a Pirate Day. It was awesome fun. They want a list of other fun holidays they can celebrate,
especially ones that occur during the month of September or January (the only months that we have enough employees to make it worthwhile). Could you recommend any other fun holidays? If all else fails, could you help us make up some holidays (and please mention if they're made up)?
posted by flibbertigibbet at 10:41 AM PST - 13 comments
Looking for a region-free (or region-free-able) DVD player with upconvert for $100 US. I'd also just like to go to Best Buy or wherever (in the US) and pick it up this weekend. Ideas?
[more inside]posted by middleclasstool at 10:29 AM PST - 11 comments
How much should I expect to pay for someone to create me a simple two page website and where is the best/cheapest place to host it?
[more inside]posted by davidstandaford at 10:03 AM PST - 12 comments
Next week, I begin as a volunteer writing composition tutor for an 8th grader (whom I have not yet met). I have various training materials from the organization sponsoring the program, but do you have any advice for me? This will be my first time volunteering as a tutor.
posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:59 AM PST - 3 comments
Article about "efficiency" software that ended up taking over somebody's life? Very interesting read but I can't recall the keywords.
[more inside]posted by ®@ at 9:34 AM PST - 2 comments
My wife and I are looking to go someplace warm this winter for 7-10 days and would like to see a lot of cool stuff and relax without breaking the bank. We were thinking Costa Rica, and have been looking at
Caravan for tour packages ($1k, all inclusive). We would be flying out of Chicago. Does anyone have other recommendations for us to look into?
posted by adi at 9:22 AM PST - 2 comments
We're going to be visiting Boston for a few days, starting tomorrow (Sunday). We'd like to avoid traffic and parking issues by staying in the outskirts and taking mass-transit into downtown to see the sights.
We're looking for a hotel or motel that is pleasant, clean and fairly inexpensive (less than $125/night IF possible). Any recommendations?
posted by 14580 at 9:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Green Card Lottery. Are my chances better if I state my country of birth as Australia or PNG?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:40 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there any reason not to buy the $37 "compatible" toner cartridge for my Lexmark E210 printer from NexTag.com rather than the $87 Lexmark one from Amazon?
posted by pipti at 7:16 AM PST - 12 comments
On city sidewalks, when strangers pass each other, why do they sniffle? Walking toward each other, we size each other up at a distance of 25 ft, then avert eyes, then 10 ft, then avert eyes and as we pass *sniffle* or quick intake of air through the nose that makes a sound.
What does this mean? It seems wholly subconscious. Are we tracking a scent? Are they sticking their nose in the air in an aristocratic air of disapproval?
I've noticed this phenomenon, so I consciously avert my sniffling because I don't even know why it happens, or what it means. But now I hear it from passers-by all the time. It's definitely not allergies; it seems very focused.
posted by Jason and Laszlo at 6:48 AM PST - 32 comments
Can I use a non-unlocked iPhone (3G if it matters) with another country's official carrier's SIM card?
[more inside]posted by DoctorFedora at 5:52 AM PST - 3 comments
My girlfriend swears that you have to shut off the AC and then the fan and then the car. Otherwise, you kill the battery AND hurt the AC. Is any of this true?
[more inside]posted by smersh at 4:17 AM PST - 34 comments
how do i update wordpress on webfaction? I have a blog hosted on webfaction that is built on wordpress. I am currently using version 2.2.2 and I need to update. The latest version of wordpress is available on webfaction however I do not know how to go about performing the update. Can someone help me?
posted by Paleoindian at 2:59 AM PST - 5 comments
How to invest to make money if a depression comes? Assume a repeat of the Great Depression's on the way (i.e. not a Mad Max depression): can you invest in way to make money when it happens? (Like some kind of short selling, some kind of option trading like the author of Black Swan does/did (and what's minimum investment on this or mutual fund type vehicle that follows this)?
posted by Furious Fitness at 2:17 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a program that will run in the background and place other program windows in a designated spot on one of my two monitors when they are launched so that I don't always have to drag them there when the program starts?
[more inside]posted by Apo11o at 1:54 AM PST - 5 comments
My aluminum iMac (running Leopard 10.5) is sporadically possessed by Satan. At least, that's the only thing I can think of.
[more inside]posted by zardoz at 12:26 AM PST - 5 comments
I need to speed up my mac/iPhoto by managing my files and workflow better. Can I speed up my clunky iPhoto? Or should I abandon it for another program?
[more inside]posted by monkeygenius at 12:07 AM PST - 8 comments
September 19
New 802.11n card to replace the 802.11n card. The new one wants three antennas, but my laptop only has two.
[more inside]posted by SlyBevel at 10:34 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I get used to wearing a wristwatch?
I have not worn one for a while (4 years) because of an inability to get used to them. Now it is a requirement that I wear one.
[more inside]posted by ooklala at 9:25 PM PST - 16 comments
In past seasons of "Real Time with Bill Maher" what did the points of light on the map represent?
[more inside]posted by melangell at 8:56 PM PST - 3 comments
What is the cheapest approach for an uninsured American to obtain a simple prescription for a hair-loss medication?
[more inside]posted by Auden at 8:56 PM PST - 6 comments
While at Target this evening, I was shopping for a birthday present for a nephew, there were two 10/11 year olds talking about and trading these marble like toys. When they set them down, they "transformed" into something else, there parents were apparently there to buy them but Target was sold out. I heard them talking but was busy with my own kids and forgot to check out the aisle or talk to the people. I'm usually pretty in touch with toys and such, but I have no idea what these were. Any one know?
posted by TuxHeDoh at 8:46 PM PST - 5 comments
iPhone - Pay as you go?
I'm thinking about getting the iphone. Can I use a standard Pay as you go plan plus data on the iPhone?
I use approx 250 minutes, 200-300 texts, no data/pix (virgin mobile). Approx $30 a month. I basically want pay as you go for minutes and text, then sign up for unlimited data?
Possible?
posted by BoldStepDesign at 8:16 PM PST - 11 comments
Where in NYC can I buy a cheap, used cowboy hat. Nothing nice at all, just something. If convenient to the upper west side, all the better. Mostly I'm just looking for a place I can go and more likely than not actually find one.
posted by ecab at 8:06 PM PST - 4 comments
I've just got a new job, and will be faced with the challenge of managing a team that are very different to the team I currently manage. My new team are a lot older (older than me) and I'm looking for advice on how to be a good manager to them.
[more inside]posted by finding.perdita at 7:32 PM PST - 3 comments
Another quitting smoking question - has anyone made it while living with a smoking partner?
[more inside]posted by rainbaby at 6:49 PM PST - 23 comments
Dress me and Mr. F for a Hindu wedding in November in NorCal. Difficulty factor: we are slightly large white folks who never wear anything except cargo pants and T-shirts, and my native guide doesn't know what non-Indians wear to such things.
[more inside]posted by fairytale of los angeles at 6:39 PM PST - 16 comments
iPhone 3G filter: I'm about to purchase and iPhone 3G and need the help of the hive mind to determine the best bluetooth headset to get.
[more inside]posted by ChazB at 6:26 PM PST - 2 comments
What kind of service firearms would a female FBI agent carry (main and backup?) from approximately 2000-present.
(If the real answer isn't out there, what would be a reasonable approximation of a gun that would make sense for a story.)
posted by sperose at 6:14 PM PST - 7 comments
I was listening to public radio this morning and they were talking about the current financial crisis on Wall Street. The expert said, "We will pull through this. America is resilient." That surprised me, as the idea of us not pulling through never occurred to me. But now I'm wondering: what would happen if we didn't "pull through"? As in, explain to me the rock bottom scenario for the United States' current situation and how we get to it. Obviously make it realistic it enough that I can have some really substantial nightmares.
posted by ictow at 5:54 PM PST - 20 comments
Flash-physics-filter: I'm working on a simple flash game similar to
curveball, but I can't figure out 1) how the script determines the amount of spin/curve to put on the ball, and 2) how the AI gets progressively better as the levels increase.
posted by c:\awesome at 5:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Hey, Australians who have dealt with (or are) HECS bureaucrats! How can I start getting square with my HECS debt?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:05 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I set up a secure computer lab for kids? We want their XP workstations to be impervious to infections and the junk that they install. Has to be free.
[more inside]posted by tslugmo at 5:00 PM PST - 12 comments
My love lives a little over an hour away. What are some songs/albums that can keep me awake on the long sad drive home?
[more inside]posted by ginagina at 4:55 PM PST - 8 comments
I've got an almost-new bicycle to sell, and I'd rather not deal with a twenty phone calls from bargain hunters asking if I'll go down to $50. Where should I go? (Los Angeles, CA, USA)
[more inside]posted by davejay at 4:30 PM PST - 17 comments
Do you know anything about the Illinois Civil Service exams for library jobs, or about civil service exams in general?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:25 PM PST - 2 comments
Can you help me identify this mystery plant/fruit? Will it kill my dog if he eats it? Is it edible? Photos included!
[more inside]posted by booknerd at 4:20 PM PST - 6 comments
I've heard a font about digital recording devices and how they obsolete tapes. I've considered getting a portable digital recorder to record song ideas, like a sketchpad.
[more inside]posted by LSK at 4:19 PM PST - 9 comments
I can't watch the Daily Show or listen to the BBC iPlayer any more in Firefox- what the heck have I done? Please help me avoid using IE.
[more inside]posted by Gratishades at 3:52 PM PST - 4 comments
Does anyone know where I can watch Top Design online? hulu only has episode 1 and seeing as how new ones haven't been posted and three have aired I'm not feeling the hulu love for Top Design. I umm heard from a friend, yeah heard from a friend, that mininova doesn't have them either.
posted by magnetsphere at 3:41 PM PST - 6 comments
Is there anything free besides Realplayer that will play (or convert to some other format) Realplayer's .ivr files?
posted by juv3nal at 2:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Chefs and cooks, I am looking for your best maklubeh, mansaf and shish barak recipes.
[more inside]posted by oflinkey at 2:45 PM PST - 1 comments
I need a good time suck. Recommend free games, either online or downloadable? I loved
Dwarf Complete. Something like that would be ideal.
WinXP, by the way. posted by mudpuppie at 2:23 PM PST - 18 comments
Outlook 2007 question: Is there a way to keep meetings that have already happened in my calendar, even if the meeting organizer cancels the meeting series midway through the recurrence?
[more inside]posted by mrbula at 2:13 PM PST - 2 comments
What is wrong with our dog? He pants and pees and poos
all of the time.
[more inside]posted by k8t at 2:07 PM PST - 14 comments
She's selling the Mini for $10k under retail and will ship it out here at no cost for me to inspect. It's just like nice Mr. Oreck and his vacuum cleaners! So what's the scam? Or is it too good
and true?
[more inside]posted by niles at 1:56 PM PST - 30 comments
What should I do with my downtime at work that could further my career or be useful in some other way?
[more inside]posted by desjardins at 1:40 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for a steering wheel laptop desk that can handle the widescreen laptops most of us use nowadays. Most of the ones I've seen are too expensive (>$60), or too small. Anyone have one they really like?
posted by JosephP at 1:35 PM PST - 3 comments
How can I convert a photoshow "video" to another format? Zamzar doesn't like the URL address.
[more inside]posted by eleyna at 1:33 PM PST - 3 comments
NYC filter: Where's the best cup of coffee near Madison Sq. Park/Gramercy/Union Square?
posted by sonofslim at 1:20 PM PST - 12 comments
Are there any opportunities to attend nursing school (to become an RN) abroad as a U.S. American?
[more inside]posted by wordsmith at 1:10 PM PST - 4 comments
ObscureToyFilter: Help me remember a toy from my childhood. My siblings and I are remembering plastic, colored blocks and cylinders that unfolded to become characters. We recall a king and queen, almost certainly a pig, and maybe a cow.
[more inside]posted by sjuhawk31 at 1:09 PM PST - 7 comments
I just bought a bicycle. The drivers in this city are terrifying. What do I need to know to stay safe?
[more inside]posted by pised at 1:04 PM PST - 34 comments
Right now, the 2008-2009 US medical school application cycle is substantially underway. I've submitted applications to a number of allopathic programs, and in the hopes of receiving interview invitations and then making a positive impression, I'd like some recommendations on books to brush up on commonly asked topics.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:38 PM PST - 2 comments
Is it feasible to transport a wooden bedframe halfway across the USA? How could I arrange transport for a single, big item like this?
[more inside]posted by Susurration at 12:31 PM PST - 6 comments
My house had two fireplaces which were walled over by the prior owner. I'd like to reopen them and possibly retro fit them to be gas fireplaces. How horrible (read expensive and time consuming) of a construction job would this be?
[more inside]posted by 26.2 at 12:24 PM PST - 6 comments
As I understand it, there aren't any public showers or pay-for-entry spas/lounges/hotel-pods with showers at Heathrow T5. (Only in the elite lounge that I can't get into.) I'll be there for 11 hours, between two longhaul flights. What's the easiest way to get myself to a shower?
[more inside]posted by stonerose at 12:24 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I make myself stand out in applying for a webmaster job? The competition is going to be fierce, and I may be up against people who are more experienced. I really want the job, though, and honestly feel that I can do it the best.
[more inside]posted by mjewkes at 12:22 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for recommendations for a basic videocard that can be used with two 22" displays.
[more inside]posted by aerotive at 11:59 AM PST - 5 comments
How can I find alumni reviews of the Learning Tree course, "Hands-On XSL: Transforming and Styling XML" so I can get some honest reviews of the course?
[more inside]posted by dorcas at 11:28 AM PST - 5 comments
I need ideas for a Baby Shower with a Halloween theme. It's a co-ed event, and I'm particularly interested in making the guys feel welcome (since most of them understand "shower" to mean "girl gab fest"). The new parents are having a little girl, if that affects any of your answers. Basically I want something fun, and, well, different. Thanks in advance1
posted by purpletangerine at 11:20 AM PST - 8 comments
I've got asthma, which is allergic and exercise-induced. It is rarely bad except when my allergies are acting up and I'm exercising intensely. Lately I've developed a problem that I believe is related to my inhaler.
[more inside]posted by soulbarn at 10:44 AM PST - 16 comments
I was in Costa Rica a few years ago, and ate fish that appeared to be cooked but wasn't -- it was in some kind of juice that "cooks" the fish. What is this method of cooking called and how is it done? Also, I drank something that night that after a few hours made me feel a little nauseous and was accompanied by hallucinations (like rocks splitting open revealing water and snakes inside). Any idea what I could have drank? And where can I get more of it?
posted by indigo4963 at 9:29 AM PST - 16 comments
What is causing leg cramps in a strong and healthy high school athlete 3rd quarter of every daytime game?
[more inside]posted by Breav at 9:21 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm having a close friend house-sit next week. I want to keep my porn and kinky stuff in a safe location where she doesn't need to see it. It won't be a huge shock, since I'm out of the kinky closet, but it'd be awkward, to say the least.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:12 AM PST - 28 comments
I made a website for a small organization and they were happy with it. Now they want me to manage their email as well (will involve about 25 mailboxes). I know technically this is pretty simple, using my host (bluehost), but I've never done it and before I say yes, wondering if anyone who's done this has any advice?
[more inside]posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 9:01 AM PST - 12 comments
I have rosacea which is kept in check with daily applications of MetroGel (metronidazole). I also like swimming as exercise. The problem is that swimming in a chlorinated pool leaves my nose area bright red, almost like a chemical burn. It takes at least 2 weeks of extra care on my part to reduce this redness. What are some things I can do to protect my face when swimming? Or will I have to give up swimming altogether? (Note that other types of exertion, such as jogging or cycling, do not result in this type of redness)
posted by needled at 8:38 AM PST - 12 comments
Will be on business in Plymouth, MA next week. Where to eat dinner? Anywhere with an ocean view?
posted by SallyHitMeOntheHead at 8:24 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there any way I can find out which grid component a particular application is using in a particular screen?
[more inside]posted by inquisitive at 8:07 AM PST - 7 comments
I have been asked to set up a “Remote Working Hub” to allow employees to work away from the office. Where can I go for more information? Does it work?
[more inside]posted by SarahM at 7:58 AM PST - 5 comments
My good friend, a lover of all things herbal, has never tried absinthe. I'd love to give her the opportunity before she moves away in two weeks. Can you recommend an importer that can ship to the US in that time-frame and won't break my bank?
[more inside]posted by glibhamdreck at 7:38 AM PST - 13 comments
This winter we're going to need a space heater for our apartment. Not some teeny one that will barely warm our feet, but a large one. Recommendations?
[more inside]posted by misanthropicsarah at 7:36 AM PST - 12 comments
How late is too late to negotiate with mortgage broker for fees? And how can I track mortgage interest rates to get a better rate before closing?
[more inside]posted by Amizu at 7:36 AM PST - 5 comments
My co-worker was just granted US citizenship and is out of the office today, in what crafty ways can we "enhance" his office while he is out...
[more inside]posted by kenbennedy at 7:29 AM PST - 22 comments
Can I, as a blond European girl in my mid-twenties, travel alone in Xinjiang and Kyrgyzstan?
posted by anonymous at 7:16 AM PST - 17 comments
I would like to receive money from people, but I don't want them to have my real name or contact information. Can I do this through Paypal, or what are my other options?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:16 AM PST - 4 comments
Professional phone sex for women looking for men, do they exist?
Specifically, I'm looking for a line, company or site that deals exclusively with women who are looking for phone sex from men.
Yes, this a serious request and please, no snark.
posted by Unnecessarily Sarcastic Bitch at 6:52 AM PST - 6 comments
Is there a term for this? A high school honors teacher is being unreasonably hard on my daughter.....
[more inside]posted by winks007 at 6:45 AM PST - 48 comments
Where should I live in Arlington, VA? I want to live on the orange line metro. I'm 23 and single and I want to be as close to the action as possible.
[more inside]posted by decrescendo at 6:15 AM PST - 27 comments
I'm trying to write my first eclipse RCP application. I would welcome some ideas about how to design the UI, preferably using the RCP building blocks: editors, views, preference, wizards, perspectives...
[more inside]posted by blueyellow at 6:03 AM PST - 0 comments
Why are electronics so crazy expensive in Europe? Any creative ideas to help me buy a video camera?
[more inside]posted by Meatbomb at 5:16 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm getting married next Fall (hooray!) in Chicago, and we're currently close to finalizing plans to have the reception at Maxim's. As we begin the process of looking for caterers, I'm interested in hearing about any Chicago-based caterers that MeFites have used, and any they would recommend.
[more inside]posted by avoision at 4:46 AM PST - 2 comments
Walking down the street one day in Amsterdam, you encounter an art-thing (sculpture/installation) that's broadcasting audio. The audio includes spoken poems. Would you expect these poems to be in Dutch? Would you feel alienated if they were in English, or if some were in English and some in Dutch?
[more inside]posted by kalapierson at 4:23 AM PST - 12 comments
What alternatives are there to chiropractic manipulation? (Yes: I know, you are not a medical professional!)
[more inside]posted by robotot at 2:59 AM PST - 26 comments
Looking for images of old Pudong prior to development. Coming up blank. Ideally, from the late 1980s. Plus anything else you stumble across that may be in interesting. Puxi is covered, but finding in hard the other side of the river. Pics will be used in a private seminar on development.
posted by priorpark17 at 2:57 AM PST - 4 comments
Why do MMA fighters restrict their skills to a limited set of four or five martial arts, rather than branch out and include lesser-known arts from around the world?
[more inside]posted by Gordion Knott at 2:56 AM PST - 21 comments
September 18
Flying into Philly next Tuesday around 530pm, then driving up to Bethlehem. I'd love to stop in Philly and grab a killer cheesesteak- but I'll have my family with me so I'd probably only be able to do this if its somewhat near the airport or on the way toward Allentown/Bethlehem/Easton.
[more inside]posted by Chuck Cheeze at 10:35 PM PST - 22 comments
SFMiddleSchoolFilter. Help me figure out which are the best and worst San Francisco middle schools
[more inside]posted by asavage at 10:07 PM PST - 3 comments
Please help me identify this 50s, 60s or 70s science-fiction novel. The bad guys are evil alien jellyfish who lived in a lake, but you never see them, and the spaceships are nuclear/steam powered.
[more inside]posted by w0mbat at 9:15 PM PST - 2 comments
I am teaching myself typesetting with LaTeX. I learn best by example and so I'm looking for some great examples to follow — especially if they're based on the Memoir class. Ideally, I'd love to find some (public domain) classic literature that stands out as a great study in syntax, style and design. What do you recommend?
posted by tomwheeler at 8:24 PM PST - 9 comments
Glass desk from Staples; Microsoft Intellimouse; Horrible mouse tracking -- how to fix?
[more inside]posted by SirStan at 7:47 PM PST - 27 comments
Twin-Naming...We're expecting twin girls in January. We've decided that one will be named Sophie Gabrielle (4 syllable German last name starting with B.) The other is not so easy...
[more inside]posted by ms.v. at 7:38 PM PST - 64 comments
What would be the best equivalent of the Icelandic
Hússtjórnarskólinn in English?
[more inside]posted by neroli at 7:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Can you help me locate a series of photos of an imagined trip to Mars (or maybe a return to the Moon?) done in papercraft, that was in one of my grade school textbooks around 1979?
[more inside]posted by chr1sb0y at 6:44 PM PST - 0 comments
Looking for a place that has gelato in or near Charlotte, NC. And a restaurant for real food to go with it.
[more inside]posted by theichibun at 6:29 PM PST - 4 comments
How much money does carelessness and forgetfulness waste? When I forget to turn off lights, how much more am I paying for electricity?
[more inside]posted by KateHasQuestions at 6:18 PM PST - 7 comments
Examples of the Venus of Willendorf and the Mother Goddess in popular culture besides Jean Auel?
[more inside]posted by AArtaud at 5:34 PM PST - 11 comments
I read a Zen story years ago at a meditation center library. Can't remember the book/author. (might have had a quirky title? perhaps written by a contemporary Zen master?). The part I remember was about how to sweep and the uses of all the swept-up "trash"...
[more inside]posted by tingting at 4:59 PM PST - 2 comments
Lets say that one, (theoretically, of course) owned a relatively small amount of stock in Goldman Sachs, and had no intention of selling it...
[more inside]posted by R. Mutt at 4:41 PM PST - 7 comments
My many bad decisions about education and work that have left me in dead-end jobs. What's the career of my dreams? And how do I get it?
[more inside]posted by xchmp at 4:34 PM PST - 14 comments
Please tell me all the details about the origin of and story behind the "Okkusenman" song/video, all you Japanophiles/people living in Japan out there.
[more inside]posted by DecemberBoy at 4:10 PM PST - 5 comments
I recently sold my house and got a significant chunk of money which I will be using for my next down payment. It's over the FDIC limit. With all the turmoil going on, I'm looking for suggestions of either a) good, solid FDIC-insured banks to open accounts in, or b) reliable, up-to-date sources of information on bank soundness that are understandable by ordinary folk.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:56 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for an antique automobile renter/dealer in Florida panhandle, South Alabama, or South Mississippi?
[more inside]posted by bamassippi at 3:52 PM PST - 0 comments
My friend needs a new career but he can't see for crap. If he had his way, he'd be a Navy SEAL or a cop. Can the hivemind come up with a new idea for what he might enjoy and succeed at ?
[more inside]posted by AuntLisa at 3:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Garden project: I want to renovate the backyard since Hurricane Ike has given me some time off. Any ideas?
[more inside]posted by abdulf at 2:57 PM PST - 7 comments
Egads-I-Want-To-Punch-GarageBand-In-The-Dick Filter: Why can't I import AIFF or mp3 files into GarageBand?
[more inside]posted by chara at 2:45 PM PST - 7 comments
I have noticed that TV ads for prescription drugs that feature actors directly addressing you always (?) have the voice track lip-synched. The audio is obviously different from what would have been recorded originally, and this seems to be consistent. Why is this? A friend suggested this somehow avoids some FDA regulation about endorsing drugs. This is in the USA.
posted by adamrice at 2:40 PM PST - 12 comments
I'd like a referral for a service in New York City that can provide transport for six people, and luggage, from Penn Station to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. There are dozens - if not hundreds - limo services to choose from so I just need help separating the wheat from the chaff. Thanks.
posted by Man with Lantern at 1:39 PM PST - 7 comments
I have never hired a long distance mover before. We are moving from Vancouver to Kamloops later this year or January. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by Razzle Bathbone at 1:01 PM PST - 20 comments
How can I modify the 360 Xbox component/analog cable so I can use the HDMI for video and the analog audio cables for the audio...at the same time?
OR
Which wire(s) should I cut? - pics included
[more inside]posted by pilibeen at 12:38 PM PST - 17 comments
I have a Tascam FW1082 midi/audio interface board. Over the last few months, there's been a more consistent and very loud high-pitched whine in the audio output, making it fairly useless for what I need. What should I do to get this fixed?
[more inside]posted by JZig at 12:20 PM PST - 5 comments
What are the logistics of CDs at a bank that gets taken over by the FDIC?
[more inside]posted by raz5 at 12:19 PM PST - 3 comments
How will the current credit crisis and bank failures affect the tech industry and particularly the availability and quality of venture capital?
[more inside]posted by jacobian at 12:02 PM PST - 6 comments
I've messed up the dimensions of a booklet I designed in Indesign CS3, and I've only realised on getting it ready for the printers. Can I scale the whole document down from B5 to A5?
posted by twistedonion at 11:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Accidentally unplugging my external hard drive during use seems to have erased all the files in that directory. How can I recover them? (Windows XP. Easy and free preferred.)
[more inside]posted by stuart_s at 11:32 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking into tinting my car windows
a) Should I do it myself or get a professional to do it?
b) Can anyone recommend a good shop near Bristol, RI.
c) Can cops tell if you tint the windows slightly more than the legal amount?
[more inside]posted by d(-_-)b at 11:23 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for some type of book bag that would be easy on the arms/shoulders, i.e. as comfortable to carry as possible - any ideas?...more inside....
[more inside]posted by kilohertz at 11:13 AM PST - 7 comments
So, I think I've given myself some kind of abdominal hernia. I'm in San Francisco, and I have no health insurance.
[more inside]posted by hototogisu at 10:42 AM PST - 4 comments
EtiquetteFilter: Scale of 1 - 10, how gauche is it to link to specific messages from a listserv's archives (which includes visible email addresses) in a might-be-widely-read blog post?
[more inside]posted by NolanRyanHatesMatches at 10:08 AM PST - 21 comments
Is it possible to easily tell the difference between a dead and a hibernating hedgehog?
[more inside]posted by 999 at 9:39 AM PST - 14 comments
Is there a way to annotate email messages in Microsoft Outlook 2003? I am using a plain old laptop, so I'm not looking for tablet software. If there is a built-in way to do it, that would be great, but add-in software is fine too. (The cheaper the better.) I'd prefer annotation methods that don't modify the contents of the original message.
posted by braveterry at 7:45 AM PST - 2 comments
The phenomenology / ontology of text: has anyone examined this issue directly in philosophical, literary and/or critical terms?
[more inside]posted by 0bvious at 7:21 AM PST - 26 comments
I need help identifying a font and WhatTheFont and IdentiFont are failing me.
[more inside]posted by genial at 7:00 AM PST - 3 comments
Does anyone know a good residential AC company in Tampa, FL?
The company I have been using (Atlas Air) has been out 3 times in 6 months, and with my AC out again (this time for two weeks while we try to fix it ourselves), I'd like to try someone else before calling Atlas out again.
posted by Ikazuchi at 5:50 AM PST - 6 comments
Here's a question: What would you rather see on a grade report: a collection of A/A-s and the occasional C, or consistent B/B+s? If there were two students, and their GPAs were the same, and you were the director of admissions of some academic program, who would you pick?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:50 AM PST - 17 comments
How does one get clear, bright white healthy "eyeballs"? You know the white area around the pupil, or whatever you call it!
[more inside]posted by gttommy at 5:48 AM PST - 11 comments
I will be upgrading a MacPro running 10.4.11 to 10.4.11
Server. What, if anything, could go wrong?
[more inside]posted by chillmost at 4:55 AM PST - 2 comments
Windows Media Player and Center in Vista suck at subtitles for the old b&w foreign flicks I watch. Subtitles are white and get washed out when the picture is white. Is there a hack or some other media player which will render the subtitles better (outlined or in yellow). (FYI: subtitles for these films show up great on my Sony DVD player.)
posted by keith0718 at 3:25 AM PST - 7 comments
What are the must-have objects for a year-long trip in the World's south-east (India, Asia, Australia).
[more inside]posted by XiBe at 3:09 AM PST - 26 comments
Hi all--
I'm jumping the gun and asking for a personal recommendation for a used camera purchase.
My budget is $200-250 and I want to buy used. My priorities in order are:
1. As much manual control as possible -- so I'm leaning towards Canon for the CHKD firmware.
2. FAST to start up and take shots and switch modes.
3. 30FPS VGA movie ability that looks comparable to a cheap dedicated camcorder (but it doesn't need to record for a long time -- I'm fine with MJPEG).
4. Good quality audio pickup for the movies.
5. Smaller than SLR-size.
...Everything else is low priority.
I hope these criteria and its answers will be useful to others.
posted by oneous at 12:25 AM PST - 3 comments
I almost got run over this evening when my SPD clips didn't release. What can I do to be (and feel) safer?
[more inside]posted by bjrubble at 12:23 AM PST - 26 comments
September 17
is it possible to filter search engine results by date? Google claims it is, but its not working for me. Live.com and yahoo dont even seem to have the option.
[more inside]posted by jak68 at 10:58 PM PST - 14 comments
My father disappeared completely from my life over 20 years ago. Supposedly he's dead, but there's no death certificate. He can't be found. Do you know of any FREE resources I could enlist to help me untangle the mystery?
[more inside]posted by karizma at 10:02 PM PST - 21 comments
It seems like most suicides I hear about are very intelligent people, but is there actually any established correlation between intelligence and suicide? Or has this been conclusively rejected as a risk factor? I haven't been able to find any mention of intelligence in various discussions of suicide risk factors.
posted by scottreynen at 9:44 PM PST - 15 comments
Can I get money invested in a UK private pension transferred into my US 401K?
[more inside]posted by Joh at 9:38 PM PST - 2 comments
What exactly does it mean when someone holds their finger under their nose as if making a fake mustache? Details inside..
[more inside]posted by hammerthyme at 9:15 PM PST - 36 comments
I need to choose which shells (account types) under which to put the coins (inherited and disclaimed assets), and I am worried that if I choose the wrong one, I will lift it after shuffling to find nothing underneath.
[more inside]posted by Clyde Mnestra at 8:59 PM PST - 2 comments
The girl I was going to marry has left. My "life plan" for the next 10 years just got erased. Now what?
[more inside]posted by Scientifik at 8:56 PM PST - 26 comments
House Filter: What did Wilson say to House at the very end of the season opener "Dying Changes Everything"? (spoilers inside if you DVR'd it)
[more inside]posted by dogmom at 8:19 PM PST - 11 comments
What the best way for me to connect my original Xbox to the component inputs on my CRT TV and my Dolby Digital receiver?
[more inside]posted by obiwanwasabi at 8:08 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking for a lagging edge (can be large, heavy, and have poor battery life) *new* notebook computer, for less than $500. Suggestions?
[more inside]posted by WestCoaster at 8:04 PM PST - 13 comments
Explain to me the difference between these two Chinese characters, both said to mean "serenity."
[more inside]posted by EarBucket at 8:01 PM PST - 12 comments
What should I do if I'm not sure someone's after the fact claim about a car accident is actually related to the accident?
[more inside]posted by rbellon at 7:59 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a way to track a human being electronically for their own safety and not entirely with the person's consent? I'm asking this for a friend whose father has mild alzheimer's and wanders off. I'm not really asking if it's moral to do this but if you feel the need to give your opinion on that, knock yourself out.
I want to know if there is a technology that will allow her to track her father's movements electronically, not through a cell phone or a bracelet or implanting something under his skin. If it matters, this is in New York City.
posted by kenzi23 at 7:52 PM PST - 13 comments
I need to know if my daughter is exhibiting normal behavior, or if she's going through some sort of psychological thing. It all started when my 5 year old ran up the stairs screaming, RUBY is playing with her poop!
[more inside]posted by allthewhile at 6:51 PM PST - 14 comments
Therapist? Professor? Something else? Help me figure out a career/life-direction dilemma.
Dear MeFites: You are wise. Please help me think through a tangle of career thoughts.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:45 PM PST - 9 comments
please get me out of starbucks: i need a place to study sunday mornings within a 5ish block radius of 25th Street and 7th Ave (new york city). HELP!
[more inside]posted by nanhey at 6:34 PM PST - 9 comments
Before I knew anything about India, I dated an Indian guy named Bitu (long i, long u: bee-too). I remember him telling me that it wasn't his real name, that it was a nickname and it meant 'son' in his language (or, possibly, 'sun'). I neglected to ask what language that was... and now I really want to know.
posted by bookish at 6:04 PM PST - 8 comments
Years ago, I saw a little cartoon short that consisted of a guy waiting for an elevator, constantly pushing the button and saying "come on ... come on ... come on ..." That was basically the whole thing. He did this over and over, so many times that it became laugh-out-loud hilarious. I want to say it was on something like a Spike & Mike compilation, or maybe O Canada, but I'm not having any luck finding it. Can you help?
posted by jbickers at 5:28 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm new to the region and don't know much about the nightlife here. Can anyone recommend good clubs/bars in or around Cannes and Nice?
posted by PTCHFRKR at 4:32 PM PST - 2 comments
What is your favorite USB headset with a mute button? Bonus points if you know it works well with VOIP/avaya softfones.
[more inside]posted by nadawi at 4:14 PM PST - 4 comments
Now that I'm starting to do more part-time freelance software development, what kinds of things should I be considering?
[more inside]posted by captainawesome at 4:11 PM PST - 6 comments
Winter container gardening... or, to be more specific, what to do with the containers?
[more inside]posted by jal0021 at 4:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Will someone please explain to this non-physicist what the "ghost particle" is, and what the "god particle" is? Are they the same thing? How would one go about finding them (through LHC or other process,) and why are they so sought after?
[more inside]posted by np312 at 2:25 PM PST - 5 comments
Messy housing situation, tenant is manipulating landlord's poor English skills and profiting.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:17 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a streaming radio station, or podcast that has upbeat music, funny samples and dj's, so I can laugh first thing in the morning during my morning routine.
But here's the rub, I'm not looking for comedy shows, or vapid commentary. Something a little more tasteful and subtle than your run of the mill morning crap that pollutes the airwaves and makes me depressed about humanity.
posted by parallax7d at 1:51 PM PST - 4 comments
I feel the need to be creative, but can't figure out what sort of outlet is the best to get my ideas out. How do I figure out what sort of creativity I have?
[more inside]posted by reenum at 1:43 PM PST - 14 comments
Can any of you help us find unique, casual, interesting wedding venues in Maine, NH, VT, Mass, CT or NY?
[more inside]posted by jasbet07 at 1:39 PM PST - 17 comments
My wife and I own a home in central Florida. We would like to hire a contractor to add to our backyard a 10 x 20 concrete patio with a stamped pattern and an acid stain and seal. Help?
[more inside]posted by Lokheed at 1:32 PM PST - 3 comments
For as long as I can remember, I've quickly checked the major market indices by going to Google -> News -> Business, and checking the "Market Summary" in the top right corner. This morning and afternoon, it was mysteriously absent, replaced by a "Featured Video of the Day". Where did it go?
[more inside]posted by shipbreaker at 1:26 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm trying to figure out how many people in the US work from home, but aren't (traditional) telecommuters.
[more inside]posted by jenkinsEar at 12:46 PM PST - 3 comments
In search of an annoying flash video in the early "style" of rathergood.com (e.g. viking kittens)
It consisted of an annoying (probably) pitch shifted voice making a race car noise.
[more inside]posted by rampy at 12:46 PM PST - 8 comments
MovableTypeFilter: How do I initiate an automatic rebuild of a specific template at a given time under MT 4.2? The upgrade from 4.1 to 4.2 has broken my cron jobs, which have worked for years. Grrrr!!!!
[more inside]posted by 2oh1 at 12:43 PM PST - 5 comments
What's the best way to find information about a recent (i.e., one week old) magistrates' court decision in the UK?
[more inside]posted by muhonnin at 12:23 PM PST - 3 comments
How to deal with long grief leading into depression? I lost my boyfriend last year in a very sudden, very horrifying suicide. (there are links in my post about it last year if you're a trainwreck gaper like i am...) I'm in weekly therapy with a great therapist. I see a great psychiatrist monthly. I am on two antidepressants that don't seem to be doing much for me but I can't really tell, because am I depressed or am I still grieving?
[more inside]posted by Soulbee at 11:55 AM PST - 27 comments
I recently purchased an iMac and got a free iPod touch as part of the educational promotion. I don't have an iPhone, and am fairly locked into my current (non-ATT) contract, so I won't be getting an iPhone anytime soon. I've tried to figure out what the new software upgrade, 2.1, will do for me, but just from looking at the Apple site, it's difficult to figure out what I can do with the touch as it stands, and what I would gain by upgrading.
[more inside]posted by tractorfeed at 11:44 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I get permission to sell musical notation of my own arrangement of a copyrighted popular song, legally?
[more inside]posted by adrian_h at 11:34 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm getting the following message attempting to send e-mails:
"An error occurred while sending mail. The mail server responded. 4.3.0
problem running virus scanner. Please check message and try again."
Is this a Thunderbird, Dell or Cedant issue?
posted by tangyraspberry at 11:32 AM PST - 3 comments
My non-profit uses a DSL service best typified as a mom and pop operation in our small city. The ISP recently switched their upstream provider and our DSL speeds got an immediate burst in speed and quality. Now it's back to being pokey again. What's the best way to see what's going on in a network sense?
[more inside]posted by diode at 11:30 AM PST - 4 comments
LanguageFilter: Having a little bit of a few languages under my belt, I'd like to add more/get better at the ones I know.
[more inside]posted by ikahime at 11:09 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm going crazy trying to adjust my blog template. It seems that when I change the browser window size, the body, sidebar, and header all move independently. If I make the window wider, the right edges of the sidebar and header do not align. If I make the window less wide, the whole sidebar crunches into body text (fine) and eventually gets kicked off the side by the body (not fine). Ideally, I'd like them all to line up, move/scale together side-to-side, and not get kicked around.
[more inside]posted by iamkimiam at 11:03 AM PST - 4 comments
I'll be getting off the amtrak in Seattle on Thursday with a bicycle, a cumbersome backpack, and a laptop bag. Within an hour, I need to hit an appointment with a stock agency fairly near to the station. The only friend I know in Seattle is finishing up his term finals and can't pick me up - with car and roof rack - until later that evening.
[more inside]posted by pranalaxmi at 10:34 AM PST - 8 comments
I manage a website. Some content requires authentication by password or IP. I want Google to crawl that content but not cache it, so that Google users can find it in searches but can't access it without authentication. What's the best way to do this?
In 2006 Matt Cutts
recommended doing a reverse DNS lookup to verify that a bot's name is in the googlebot.com domain, and then a forward DNS->IP lookup using that googlebot.com name (to thwart spoofers).
Is that still the best solution? How do other people manage this?
posted by futility closet at 10:27 AM PST - 9 comments
Why do you never see dead birds in the city?
I live in the city and close to water. My surroundings are full of ducks, swans, pigeons (yich) and gulls. Yet I never see one dead, except maybe if it was run over by a car. Why is that? Is there some secret bird cemetery they go to to die? Surely the gutters should be full of dead pigeons or something. God knows there's enough of them around. Or are they eaten by insects in record time?
Disclaimer: I do not have an actual wish to see dead birds. I've just been wondering about this since forever.
posted by Skyanth at 10:10 AM PST - 22 comments
Do U.S. government takeovers of financial corporations mean the possibility of substantial profits for the government when the markets turn around?
posted by jacobw at 9:18 AM PST - 7 comments
I'd like to learn some web languages to help me take advantage of APIs and generally be more useful.
[more inside]posted by GilloD at 8:50 AM PST - 16 comments
So, awhile back I noticed a lot of people beginning a lot of their sentences with the word
so. Suddenly, I was doing the same. Does anyone know if this has a specific origin in the culture? A character in a TV show, maybe?
posted by partner at 8:34 AM PST - 55 comments
What is the release date of the English translation of Lukyanenko's
Last Watch? Where can I go for better information?
[more inside]posted by KirkJobSluder at 8:22 AM PST - 3 comments
Can any merciful Mefite possibly tell me what on earth this message to my teenage son from an eBay seller is saying? This is hideously embarrassing because I'm not entirely sure I even recognize the language!
[more inside]posted by Jody Tresidder at 8:15 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm flying into LaGuardia at 10:30 on Friday morning. I'm staying with a friend in Brooklyn but won't be able to get into his apartment until the evening. I would like to spend the day in Manhattan, but will have a large rolling suitcase (like the biggest standard size one you can buy) that I don't particularly want to tote around all afternoon. Where can I leave it?
[more inside]posted by prozach1576 at 7:57 AM PST - 11 comments
SQUEAKY Floor Filter. How can I stop the floor squeaks in random locations in the 2nd story of my house?
[more inside]posted by emjay at 7:49 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm planning on leaving my high-pressure hard science PhD program for something that won't make me hate life quite so much. The problem is that I really don't want to go back to biotech/pharma industry, especially without a PhD, unless totally necessary to support my family. So what am I good for?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:32 AM PST - 10 comments
How can I improve my cold grain/bean/wild rice/etc salads? They are either too vinegary or too bland, and generally not as good as it seems they should be.
[more inside]posted by kmennie at 7:04 AM PST - 20 comments
I want to download flash movies from a particular website. Keepvid does not work since the custom flv player uses flashvars to identity the clip.
[more inside]posted by lahersedor at 7:01 AM PST - 3 comments
In OS X Leopard, what is the difference between enabling the Screen Sharing and Remote Management options in Sharing Preferences? Assuming I can figure out firewall/port issues, will enabling Remote Management on my work Mac enable me to establish a VNC connection using a generic VNC client like Chicken of the VNC or do I have to use Remote Desktop? What authorization is required? Can I set it up so it requires my usual Mac username and password rather than some other password? Do I have other options if I want people using Linux and Windows to remotely manage their Macs at work when they are not logged in at the terminal?
posted by caek at 6:53 AM PST - 24 comments
What is the 'proper' title for someone who is a graphic designer, music composer, photographer and a videographer all together.
posted by bostonhill at 6:43 AM PST - 22 comments
My secret geek shame is that I've never owned an good mobile device. I'm in the market for a smartphone of some sort. What should I look for, what are the common pitfalls, what should I know that isn't obvious?
[more inside]posted by wavering at 6:36 AM PST - 29 comments
I noticed last night that many of the final episodes of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air have strange titles and I was wondering if anyone knew why. Many of the episodes in the sixth and final season begin with the word "I" and then are followed by sometimes nonsensical phrases or words.
[more inside]posted by Falconetti at 6:30 AM PST - 11 comments
I've become very interested in the topic of speciation lately, but I'm having a hard time distinguishing which books would be the best to start with.
[more inside]posted by palindromic at 6:21 AM PST - 7 comments
Why brake fluid? It's horrible stuff; volatile, poisonous, corrosive, generally unpleasant. So why do we use it instead of using a (relatively) more beign hydraulic fluid?
posted by BadMiker at 2:25 AM PST - 6 comments
Is there a way to find organisations that have registered an .org domain within certain geographical boundary (country, region, town)?
posted by chexov at 1:37 AM PST - 3 comments
a friend tells me how a book collections speaks authors about the owner. jane austen = smart. tom clancy = not. i posed the question: what about tom clancy, in latin? now i'm trying to find a book to test the hypothesis.
posted by camdan at 12:26 AM PST - 38 comments
September 16
YANMD. Advice for rehab after a broken fibula, and life in a CAM boot? I'm going to get my cast off tomorrow and I'd particularly like to know what I should ask about when I see the doctor and the physical therapist, as well as any other advice you have. I suffered an oblique fracture of the right fibula just a couple centimeters from the lateral malleolus about six weeks ago, and am eager to get back on my bike before the winter.
posted by d. z. wang at 11:26 PM PST - 2 comments
On my "be prepared" list are dangerous dog attacks (specifically Pit Bulls and Rottweilers) . I've read several good article on ways to handle the situation if I am attacked, but that's not what I'm looking for.
[more inside]posted by Neiltupper at 11:13 PM PST - 50 comments
The co-op I currently live in while attending University is having a room-to-room party. This basically entails that all of the members of the co-op go to each room for about 15-20 minutes to listen to some good music, drink a bit, and otherwise have a good time. Each room has a different theme so as to give the party a bit of variety.
I am new to the co-op, so I am not familiar with themes that have been used in the past. Moreover, my roommates and I are at a loss for ideas. We need your help!
[more inside]posted by mahoganyslide at 10:41 PM PST - 15 comments
I know you are not my broker. Despite my personal contributions and my employer match, my 401K has 7% less money in it now than it had a year ago, which is, in turn, is 6% less than it had at this time two years ago. I understand that I'm supposed to be in this for the "long haul" but at this rate I'm losing money faster than I can contribute it. How do I fix this?
[more inside]posted by anastasiav at 10:03 PM PST - 17 comments
The upstairs neighbors have bedbugs. My roommate and I really really really don't want them! Are there any preventative measures we can take? Bonus points for non-chemical solutions.
posted by purplefiber at 7:49 PM PST - 16 comments
What some possible solutions for the humongous inflation affecting Zimbabwe's economy?
posted by dcrocha at 7:45 PM PST - 14 comments
I am looking for an electric coffee maker that is not made of plastic. I have found several that are "stainless steel" in the sense that they are plastic wrapped in steel, or the carafe is steel, but what I want is a machine that does not heat the water in plastic. The only thing I have found is a vacuum coffee maker made entirely of glass, but that's not really what I want. I'm also not interested in a French press or a Chemex. Please help!
posted by exacta_perfecta at 7:42 PM PST - 20 comments
Suggestions for a good-quality photo album that holds 5x7 pics? Recommendations for specific makes/brands welcome.
[more inside]posted by Sublimity at 6:55 PM PST - 2 comments
Should I look for a new job or ride it out? I'm getting bored, the company performance is lacking a bit, and quite a few coworkers have lost their jobs as a result.
[more inside]posted by PFL at 6:44 PM PST - 7 comments
Hey Biochemists! Why exactly (in extreme biochemical detail) are pH balancing "Acid/Alkaline diets" a bunch of hooey?
[more inside]posted by sindas at 6:16 PM PST - 15 comments
Which theaters offer quality improv classes in the Bay Area?
I'm planning on moving to the Bay Area and am an improv junkie - taking classes concurrently at UCB, iO, Second City, The Groundlings and The WE in Los Angeles.
So far I've only had BATS recommended to me... any others?
posted by ebness86 at 5:20 PM PST - 7 comments
What are the five impressive words? Does anybody know the other two impressive words? My mum caught the end of a radio show, yesterday, where they mentioned five words that, when included in your active vocabulary, make a huge difference to how learned you sound. She only heard the last three...
[more inside]posted by surenoproblem at 5:12 PM PST - 33 comments
MiracleFilter: Do you know where I can buy some miracle fruit in Portland Oregon?
[more inside]posted by terpia at 4:06 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for beers that correspond to elements on the periodic table. Arsenic (As) = Asahi, Titanium (Ti) = Tiger, Potassium (K) = Kingfisher, and so on.
I've got a lot of gaps- please help!
[more inside]posted by twirlypen at 4:04 PM PST - 78 comments
Child Support Filter: He's supposed to be paying $207 a month, she has custody, he hasn't paid for almost two years, and served her with papers saying SHE owes HIM child support money.
[more inside]posted by disillusioned at 3:51 PM PST - 16 comments
Anyone know why walnuts are so expensive right now? I went to my local healthy store today and non-organic walnuts are now $9.50 a pound. Are speculators involved? I could have sworn six months ago the price was under $5.00.
posted by Xurando at 3:23 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm a guy who has ugly, pale legs and thus hasn't worn shorts in public since childhood. But living in a hot climate, I'd really like to be able to wear something besides jeans/pants in public without feeling insecure. What are your suggestions for alternatives to shorts that aren't pants but still keep most of my legs covered and where would I obtain said garment? Or might you have general advice about foregoing pants when you really, really don't like your legs?
[more inside]posted by iamisaid at 2:46 PM PST - 40 comments
NYC-Renters-filter. How do I make my management company make the ass-hat neighbors upstairs stop using our patio as an ash-tray.
[more inside]posted by allkindsoftime at 2:45 PM PST - 6 comments
When I switch my car registration from MD to DC, do I also have to get a new title? And can I get my driver's license and new registration at the same time?
[more inside]posted by echo0720 at 2:02 PM PST - 8 comments
Does shirt swapping happen in any sport apart from soccer? At the end of soccer matches players often swap shirts with members of the opposing team. Does anything similar happen in other sports?
posted by muteh at 1:43 PM PST - 14 comments
I walked away from my job a few days ago because it was driving me crazy. How should I mention this on my resume?
[more inside]posted by Brandon1600 at 1:40 PM PST - 10 comments
Can you suggest interesting--but not too long--articles on consumerism, for the College Writing class I teach?
[more inside]posted by whatgorilla at 1:30 PM PST - 12 comments
I'll be spending 5 days in Palo Alto next week, and I'm looking for good beer. Specifically, I want to find a carry-out shop where I can pick up a few bottles of Russian River and other good local brews. I'll be staying on El Camino Real and will have very limited access to a car. Bonus points for any good brew pubs in the area too. Thanks!
posted by slogger at 12:52 PM PST - 9 comments
My lovely wife managed to rip out our soap dish from the shower wall. Pictures of it and her (not looking half as guilty as she should) after the break.
[more inside]posted by Smarson at 12:46 PM PST - 12 comments
Does anyone know where I can buy a poster sized vintage London Underground map (AKA tube map)? Preferably a Harry Beck version (i.e. one from between 1933 and 1960). A good reproduction will do at a push.
[more inside]posted by iivix at 12:17 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for a site that will let me send email or SMS to online galleries with photos, videos or audio.
[more inside]posted by davereed at 12:12 PM PST - 6 comments
Tell me about Shreveport, Louisiana. Things to see. Places to eat. Quickest and safest way to get there.
[more inside]posted by sixcolors at 11:28 AM PST - 8 comments
Name this children's book and TV series from the 80's...? It's Lord of the Flies meets Follyfoot. Kinda.
[more inside]posted by ticktockdoc at 11:18 AM PST - 2 comments
Can a Dell Inspiron 1525 laptop with High Definition Audio 2.0 sound card perform 16-bit recording, which is supposed to be required for Dragon Naturally Speaking?
[more inside]posted by eebs at 10:58 AM PST - 3 comments
Does anyone know where I can buy hydroculture materials for houseplants in northern Massachusetts. or southern New Hampshire?
posted by kraagenskul at 10:37 AM PST - 2 comments
Just returned from overseas to discover my girlfriend's beloved kitty has grown a bit portly. This is getting my girl down so I figured I'd surprise her by coming up with a safe way to help the little apartment-dwelling butterball shed a few pounds. Specifically, I'm looking for a hamster ball, but for cats.
[more inside]posted by Baby_Balrog at 10:18 AM PST - 42 comments
I just landed a new job, but they want me to start ASAP! Can I give a resignation letter to my old boss effective immediately or does good manners dictate that I MUST provide two week notice? I am/was a part-time employee at a law office, basically one step above an intern.
[more inside]posted by DetonatedManiac at 10:01 AM PST - 21 comments
Future-lawyer seeking experience while still an undergraduate. Any chance of being hired?
[more inside]posted by aleahey at 10:00 AM PST - 18 comments
I want a spread for a party where all the food can be described as "_____ and ______", like "chips and salsa", "beans and rice" and "bangers and mash". Help me think of more.
[more inside]posted by 23skidoo at 9:25 AM PST - 72 comments
What's the
cheapest reliable computer I can buy that will play Spore? Challenge: I want to use my 32" HDTV (with VGA) as a monitor.
[more inside]posted by raygan at 9:23 AM PST - 22 comments
Always hungry filter: I'm a newish runner and increasing my distance/speed little by little. What kinds of healthy snacks should I eat throughout the day?
[more inside]posted by Rudy Gerner at 9:11 AM PST - 15 comments
My girlfriend took a $200 dress to the dry cleaners, paid $9 for it to be cleaned, and it was returned with broken threads and missing beading. The dry cleaning place sited some Federal Trade Commission ruling that they say protects them from having to pay for the clothing. Three part question, all of which are important to me: a) What is the FTC ruling they're referring to? b) How difficult will taking them to court be? c) Are there any strategies to further the discussion of them simply paying for the dress?
posted by davebug at 8:45 AM PST - 15 comments
I just got a Samsung SCH-U340 (catchy, eh?) and I seem to have two text messages in the inbox. When I try to check them, the phone instantly shuts down and restarts (with the Verizon Logo sequence). I have tried deleting all the messages, which effects everything
but the inbox (those messages remain) and doing an all settings reset (which is under the security menu), also to no avail. How do I fix this?
posted by phrontist at 8:44 AM PST - 1 comments
My dog rolled in human feces last night. The smell is clinging to her fur. What will get the smell out?
[more inside]posted by Brodiggitty at 8:25 AM PST - 16 comments
I have the week of 9/29 off between ending one job and starting the next. I want to take a quick golf trip with a friend - 3 or 4 days, 18-36 holes a day. Where should I go? Additional pertinent details inside.
[more inside]posted by um_maverick at 8:06 AM PST - 5 comments
How do you explain DNS, A records, MX records, etc. to your staff and clients? What's the best way to get non-technical people to understand this?
[more inside]posted by fijiwriter at 7:54 AM PST - 15 comments
I need help finding an observatory in the New York/ New Jersey area that I can take my boyfriend for his birthday to view the stars for a good hour or more. Any suggestions?
posted by likeapen at 7:42 AM PST - 4 comments
I am a person who always feels cold in the winter. Even if I bundle up at home in the evening with a sweater, long underwear, socks and slippers, I still feel cold, and then also sweaty and clammy. The one thing that addresses this problem quickly and effectively is a shot or two of whisky (or other alcohol), but that can't be the only solution, can it?
[more inside]posted by OilPull at 7:00 AM PST - 27 comments
Linux/Unix Admin Filter: What is your preferred method for monitoring bandwidth use per virtual host in Apache?
[more inside]posted by Brian Puccio at 6:56 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm in my mid 30s, been drinking beer for what seems like forever so why is it suddenly making me sick when I drink it?
[more inside]posted by nougat at 6:51 AM PST - 8 comments
What is the derivation of the nautical term dolphin? Not the mammal please. A dolphin is a cluster of pile or a similar object, used for mooring vessels. If there is no answer could I be pointed in the right direction for information?
posted by uaimh at 6:24 AM PST - 8 comments
How does heart rate correlate to calories burned, and can I lose weight by just being incredibly nervous?
[more inside]posted by Shepherd at 6:18 AM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone here have any experience with nominations for conservatorship in the state of California, either as a potential conservator, an attorney, social worker, psychiatrist or anyone else who plays a role in the process?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:54 AM PST - 2 comments
My (Geico) insurance allows another person to drive my car up to twelve times a year and still be covered. Can they use up all twelve times in a single week?
[more inside]posted by Estragon at 5:27 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm moving to a new apartment in the same neighborhood I live in now, and want the move to go as smoothly as possible. What are your tips and tricks for a successful apartment move? What are things you wish you had thought of before you moved into a new place?
posted by NotMyselfRightNow at 5:24 AM PST - 6 comments
Care Bears movie about a giant crystal buried underneath a city that made everyone sad and possibly black and white?
[more inside]posted by thebrokenmuse at 4:39 AM PST - 5 comments
I just bought a MacBook last Sunday. I just heard news yesterday the new one may be coming out soon. Did I do a mistake?
[more inside]posted by remi at 4:00 AM PST - 15 comments
September 15
Anyone have any good DYI ideas on how to keep your bag dry in the rain while biking? Some kind of plastic cover with elastic?
[more inside]posted by amedia at 10:19 PM PST - 11 comments
How did Wednesday become food and coupon day for USAian newspapers? Even though I've traveled to other parts of the world, I've never paid attention to the phenomenon there. Does this occur in your country as well?
posted by Eekacat at 8:52 PM PST - 5 comments
A friend of mine is a schoolteacher with the Chicago Public Schools. On his Mac, he uses Office 2004. He was showing me a feature in the Office 2004 version of Word that I really like. It allows you to open up a document in something called "Notebook Layout View" (I think) that simulates a page of ruled notebook paper as if you were writing in a spiral notebook. It even allows you to format a title and heading and other features.
Anyone know if there is a Vista equivalent for Office 2007? I tried looking through the templates (both what's included with 2007 and at Microsoft Online) and I can't seem to find anything similar.
(and please, no flames or exhortations to "get a Mac!" I'm stuck with I have and there's no changing for the time being)
Thanks!
posted by zooropa at 8:45 PM PST - 5 comments
Does anyone else remember this SNL sketch with Gore and Kerry commiserating about losing to Bush?
[more inside]posted by rustcellar at 8:42 PM PST - 10 comments
any good recommendations for business credit cards? Spend about 400K per year. 35 cardholders. pay on time.
posted by dougiedd at 8:38 PM PST - 7 comments
Is it possible to develop mental illnesses by studying psychology? I've heard occourances of this through various sources over the years, but i'm looking for definitive proof (i.e. reports, studies)
posted by psyward at 8:29 PM PST - 18 comments
Can someone help me interpret these netstat results from an XP computer?
[more inside]posted by 517 at 8:11 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for a good mixing engineer near Sacramento. We have tracks recorded in Logic (easily sent to Protools) and need a pro to help make them sound pretty.
posted by TheCoug at 8:00 PM PST - 2 comments
Looking for alternatives to
Keynote, a hierarchical note taking and outlining editor for Windows that is no longer under development.
[more inside]posted by sk381 at 7:53 PM PST - 13 comments
What should I use to make a simple 3D model of a school (not real)? I also need to create some classrooms (with chairs, table, etc).
[more inside]posted by Memo at 7:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find a service / program that would enable me to dynamically create resumes and cover letters?
[more inside]posted by Pontifex at 7:15 PM PST - 8 comments
NewCatFilter: We just had a scary incident involving our old and new cats--what's the best response? Much more after the cut.
[more inside]posted by dlugoczaj at 7:12 PM PST - 9 comments
Help extending a wireless network? I have a Time Capsule acting as my primary wifi base station. It's in the living room, attached to the only DSL line in the house. It has a great signal all over the house...except of course in my office, in the back room. Any good ideas how to extend the network back there? A few more details inside.
[more inside]posted by barnone at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
I have incredibly vague memories of being told a substitute teacher I had in grade school was on SNL. Who could it possibly be?
[more inside]posted by frankdrebin at 5:37 PM PST - 11 comments
I've got about 200 GB of files on my old Mac that I need to put on my shiny new Vista-running laptop. I've got a 300 GB USB drive. This
should be easy...
[more inside]posted by Plug Dub In at 5:19 PM PST - 7 comments
Is there a way to run two "virtual" websites on a Windows 2000 server that are accessible to different users by different names?
[more inside]posted by Doofus Magoo at 4:49 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you handle names of military technology in writing according to the rules of the
Chicago Manual of Style?
[more inside]posted by Foam Pants at 4:34 PM PST - 10 comments
Okay, so a bunch of US financial firms are in a mess. What can/should be done about it?
[more inside]posted by dismas at 3:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there an automated way to have t-shirts printed and shipped? I'm writing a program that will allow users to have their custom designs printed (a la spreadshirt). Is there any API out there that I could give the image and address and payment, and have it take care of that fulfillment?
[more inside]posted by racecar at 3:17 PM PST - 1 comments
Help for a chronically musty room? Though I keep my bedroom clean, organized and vacuumed it's always got an "old closet" smell. It's not terrible, but it's definitely noticeable upon entering. Any tricks for getting rid of it? The catch: I don't want to cover things up with another scent - I just don't want it to smell at all.
[more inside]posted by aladfar at 2:46 PM PST - 28 comments
My toilet is flushing slowly. Sometimes it takes 3+ flushes to completely remove waste.
I have completely replaced all of the internals, and tried the CLR method. I have even manually cleared out the return / fill holes. It has helped some, but not enough.
I think I need to use something stronger than CLR, like muriatic acid.
The problem is I am on a septic tank and everything I read says do not use the muriatic acid method if you are on septic as it will kill all of the beneficial bacteria in the septic tank.
So, my thoughts are to use the muriatic acid to clean out the bowl, but before the first flush, use baking soda to neutralize the acid as much as possible. Then flush. After about a week, add some RidX to help restore some of the lost bacteria and after another week or so, add another box of RidX.
Is this a sound plan or should I abandon the muriatic acid idea completely?
posted by twistedmetal at 2:42 PM PST - 17 comments
Using VBA in Excel 2007, how could I place the contents of Row 1 from left to right into Column 1 going top to bottom?
[more inside]posted by londontomasbird at 2:40 PM PST - 4 comments
48 Hour Qualifying Exam
Tomorrow. Looking For Music To Keep Me Awake, Motivated, Positive, And Working.
[more inside]posted by chrisalbon at 2:38 PM PST - 12 comments
Please help me make our upcoming 8-months-overdue wedding reception memorable and meaningful to those who weren't at our actual wedding.
[more inside]posted by otherwordlyglow at 2:31 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me find movie recommendations for a 50+ mom who won't watch anything that has violence or doesn't have a happy ending.
[more inside]posted by supercrayon at 2:08 PM PST - 37 comments
Should I buy a computer today (the last day of the apple promotion) and/or is my landlord required to provide me with a stable wifi signal if it is included in the lease?
[more inside]posted by Nickel at 2:03 PM PST - 12 comments
What's with Apple pulling the 160gb iPod? I am looking to get a new iPod so was searching Craigslist and see lots of 160s for sale. I look at the Apple web site and it lists a 120 as the largest. I call Apple and the clerk tells me they no longer offer the 160. I ask why. She says she doesn't know. I ask if they've ever gone backwards in size before and she says, No. I ask if that doesn't seem strange to her and she says, No. WTF?
[more inside]posted by Manhasset at 2:03 PM PST - 15 comments
nycfilter: is it legal to rent a newly-renovated apartment in an old residential building that doesn't have its certificate of occupancy yet?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:19 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for some advice about transporting tofu cream cheese for long distances. Specifically, on a flight across the Atlantic.
[more inside]posted by kdar at 1:09 PM PST - 9 comments
Can someone help me find information about a particular Afghan orphanage which appeared on a Diane Sawyer segment as long as 2 years ago?
[more inside]posted by newfers at 12:08 PM PST - 2 comments
Please help me find a present for my sister's 30th birthday. She's asked for book(s) on certain topics that she's interested in, but I have no idea about these particular genre's.
[more inside]posted by Solomon at 11:57 AM PST - 10 comments
How can my friends and I, all in different time zones, watch TV together during its FIRST airing? We're all tech savvy, but not nocturnal. Help us!
[more inside]posted by arniec at 11:52 AM PST - 19 comments
Advice on teaching programming to math genius 11 year old girls? I've agreed to teach an informal programming class for some neighbor kids who all attend an advanced math+science school. I'll be using processing as the platform. I have a fair amount of successful experience teaching processing to adults and college students, so I'm looking for tips on how to adjust my teaching for talented preteens. I'm taking it for granted they'll be better than me at math.
posted by puppy kuddles at 11:38 AM PST - 7 comments
Last night, a close friend of ours was the victim of a domestic dispute. Her live-in boyfriend became convinced of infidelity in the relationship (a relationship that was headed to the dumps anyway), came back to their apartment, violently pulled her off of the couch screamed at her and repeatedly punched her in the stomach. Police were called, no charges filed (Red flags here). Now she and the daughter are staying with us, but are afraid to return home. Where do we go from here?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:30 AM PST - 11 comments
Blackboard course management software is scrambling the order of students assignments--how do I fix this?
[more inside]posted by midwestguy at 11:06 AM PST - 6 comments
Contemporary architecture: Is there a website that lists notable pieces of recent architecture, organized by city, with pictures and descriptions?
[more inside]posted by askmeacct at 10:31 AM PST - 4 comments
Those stories about Windows PCs getting infected within minutes of connecting to the internet... does that still apply in Vista SP1? Soon I'll be setting up a new PC put together from parts and doing a fresh install of Vista Ultimate with SP1 (retail). Should I do anything special to maximize security?
posted by kidbritish at 10:15 AM PST - 23 comments
If I want to create a high-end social media website, and I want it to be built (designed and coded) by a reputable shop in the NYC area, who are my best potential partners, and is there some kind of directory or forum on which I can find a list? I'm talking real professional stuff that involves projects over $100k.
I'm not talking just a website, but choosing (or building) a CMS, having an understanding of the social media space, being able to do original design work and custom functionality, understanding user experience, and creating/customizing blogs, forums, downloads, voting, and other such stuff.
Please... I know how to google. I am looking for either specific recommendations for partners, or places to look or post queries or RFPs.
Thanks!
posted by bingo at 9:41 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I position myself (through college) to make the most money and be in a position to take jobs overseas? Considering majoring in Business, Economics, International Studies, Public Policy, or a combination of the two.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm an attorney. My workplace has little or no formal training. The only time I learn things is when I do things wrong. Are there ways for me to avoid learning everything the hard way?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:38 AM PST - 7 comments
You're smarter than me, so can you explain what is the point of these Microsoft TV ads featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld?
[more inside]posted by 543DoublePlay at 8:43 AM PST - 39 comments
iPhoneInCanadaFilter: Help me decide whether or not I should get an iPhone. I'm interested in any and all experiences, good or bad, but especially those with a Canadian tilt.
[more inside]posted by cgg at 8:27 AM PST - 25 comments
How can I pursue a friends-first relationship in a deliberate-dating scenario without being seen as a non-starting cold fish for not getting romantic/amorous sooner? More hyphenated descriptors inside.
[more inside]posted by Barbecue at 8:21 AM PST - 25 comments
We have some money in a Wamu checking account, and an equity loan. Since the word is that
Wamu is teetering, what should we expect to happen to the checking account money and the equity loan?
[more inside]posted by everichon at 8:04 AM PST - 16 comments
Can you recommend a good vitamin for a 16 year old? My teen daughter is active in sports, theatre, takes advanced courses in school, and doesn't eat the veggies that she should--not to mention eating junk food at school.
posted by sandra194 at 7:50 AM PST - 15 comments
In light of yesterdays events with Lehman Brothers, Merril Lynch and AIG and all the hubbub with the the "Mac" banks, I'm pretty confused about the economy. I'd like to spend the day reading up to understand the entire situation, starting with the housing market leading up to Bear Stearns and culminating this weekend's events. Could someone please recommend some key articles that will help me wrap my brain around this entire situation?
[more inside]posted by Telf at 7:46 AM PST - 18 comments
Arabic Script ID / Translate: I have
two painted pages from what appear to be old Arabic script books (though I am not sure the language). I bought these in Syria in 1992. Can anyone help ID the story from the images, and help with translation of the text? One picture would just appear to have an artist's name, while the other looks to be part of a story. I don't think the two are necessarily from the same book. What isn't clear to me is whether the images were just painted on old pages, or if the story might be related to the image.
posted by sagwalla at 7:06 AM PST - 3 comments
I am curious about the benefits of colonics. All I seem to find is negative - waste of money, or even health risks. I would like to hear from people that actually tried it and would recommend it?
posted by circe0723 at 6:57 AM PST - 35 comments
Ethics/legality of doghouses in winter states. What are the laws and animal cruelty considerations of keeping a dog outside in a doghouse during working hours in winter cold/summer heat?
[more inside]posted by spicynuts at 6:49 AM PST - 19 comments
I'm going to Oman for 2 weeks in January (including New Year's Eve). What can I expect?
[more inside]posted by jonesor at 6:35 AM PST - 6 comments
I was recently passed over for an interview for a great job because of (I strongly believe) my lack of references (which the ad requested, but I submitted without anyway because my other qualifications were strong). I don’t have any references. Not professional. Not personal. I’m dependable (to a fault!), hardworking, and stable (years-long resume gap notwithstanding), but I have no way of proving this. I suffered from crippling depression and anxiety for years...
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:56 AM PST - 25 comments
Weddingspeechfilter: OK...So im gonna have to give a short speech/toast to my brother this upcoming Saturday for his wedding. Im not the best man, just a groomsmen.Heres the problem, i fall short on coming up with a good short toast/speech.I really dont want to be to personal about it cause im really not that good of a speaker so i want it real general and fairly short, Could you guys please help?? Im the older brother so i just want to say "Congrats" but in a little bit more elegant way.
posted by flipmiester99 at 5:45 AM PST - 11 comments
I have a presentation which includes a number of videos. They don't play. I am assuming this is a codec problem - but as the videos are mpeg-2 maybe this isn't the case (I thought that by going for an
old codec they were more likely to work). PowerPoint 2007, XP. I have admin rights so can install extra codecs, and I have linux with ffmpeg/mplayer so I can convert the videos. What should I do?
posted by handee at 4:41 AM PST - 6 comments
So, I may have found a solution to
this issue, but I'd like some input from those of you with greater insight into internet security & privacy issues.
[more inside]posted by goshling at 3:07 AM PST - 2 comments
Angelenos who ride the Red Line: What are your favorite stops and why? Which ones are the best in terms of being within easy walking distance to shops, restaurants, etc? I just moved into an apartment two blocks from the Vermont/Wilshire stop, and would like to take full advantage of the Metro rail system - especially the Red Line. I'm originally from Pasadena, so I've already seen everything over there. I also have a car, but would like to avoid the urban gauntlet of LA's streets as much as possible.
posted by invisible ink at 2:11 AM PST - 4 comments
I'm a freelancer in the UK operating through a limited company. What's the most tax-efficient way to make contributions to my pension?
[more inside]posted by dowcrag at 1:35 AM PST - 0 comments
CarFilter: We're replacing our lemon S40 with something bigger in either a sedan or "small" SUV, but we're totally stymied between our choices! Looking for any anecdotal or experience advice.
[more inside]posted by damiano99 at 12:12 AM PST - 7 comments
How do I deal with getting over dating a pathological liar? I just found out that my loving, caring, earnest boyfriend of five months is the kind of manipulative, predatory liar that one normally reads about in True Story! magazine.
[more inside]posted by timoni at 12:02 AM PST - 30 comments
September 14
Another what's-that-movie question. This time might be tougher to figure out: a man who peeled his skin off to reveal a black-fleshed person...
[more inside]posted by curagea at 11:34 PM PST - 9 comments
How does one revive an old lava lamp that's been in storage for 10 years?
[more inside]posted by OTA at 8:59 PM PST - 4 comments
What are those Craigslist "get rich quick" ads really all about? You know the ones; they promise $250-1000 a day just for "filling out forms" and then prompt you to purchase a $39.99-99.00 "kit" with all of the instructions on how to become financially independent overnight.
[more inside]posted by mezzanayne at 8:14 PM PST - 8 comments
What is the top speed of a Chevrolet Corsica? 1993-1996 would be appreciated.
posted by zackola at 7:39 PM PST - 15 comments
My brother and I will be meeting in Boston on Wednesday for a week vacation. What things are Must-See or Must-Do or Must-Eat?
[more inside]posted by rhapsodie at 7:32 PM PST - 22 comments
I recently became an Arbitron ratings person (which I'm not allowed to tell anyone, hence my anonymity). I'm supposed to carry a portable device that they say picks up "sound energy" signals embedded by participating radio and TV stations so they know what I'm listening to, even if the audio is compressed. What the heck is "sound energy"?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:25 PM PST - 11 comments
Help me rationally and calmly document the Bush administration to a friend who thinks history will hold it in "high regard"?
[more inside]posted by idb at 6:20 PM PST - 41 comments
I'm about to be the officiate my best friend's wedding (first gig) and I was hoping to find some inspiration for the wedding ceremony. I've known the bride since 5th grade and her husband-to-be since he moved across the country to be with her over 6 years ago. Neither of them is religious, one of them is atheist, but some of family has a strong sense in God. Does anyone have some links to fitting wedding ceremony scripts or a great story from personal experience? They're both fairly silly people, so unconventional is okay.
posted by miasma at 5:46 PM PST - 7 comments
Please help me find a short story I think I read in
The New Yorker a couple of years ago.
[more inside]posted by katie at 5:28 PM PST - 1 comments
Can someone translate the Asian (I presume) symbol and text on this baseball hat?
Pic1 Pic2 posted by exogenous at 5:15 PM PST - 5 comments
AskMe the Ethicist: how do we divide this plumbing bill among 3 roommates (or am I a jerk for not wanting to split it evenly)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:02 PM PST - 49 comments
My cat is allergic to, well, everything. Pine, wool, insects, dogs, dust mites, grasses, you name it. So I've ordered her some allergy shots, which I will have to give to her daily. How do I make this as painless as possible for both me and the cat?
[more inside]posted by chowflap at 3:06 PM PST - 14 comments
Pain. pain. pain. Broken rib(s). Looking for herbal or other suggestions for relief because I do not think my doctor will refill my prescription. Apparently I am supposed to just tough it out. And, dammit, I know you are not a doctor. I am just looking for similar experiences.
[more inside]posted by crankyboots at 2:32 PM PST - 26 comments
Is there a career that isn't in ministry or academia but would allow me to pursue my interest in American religion?
[more inside]posted by Meg_Murry at 2:24 PM PST - 16 comments
Question from Ms. Magnakai:
What should I do about absentee ballots and registering to vote from an american in the UK?
[more inside]posted by Magnakai at 2:18 PM PST - 4 comments
Okay, so let's say you're a broke, middle-aged single female creative professional who infamously sucks with anything involving numbers. You do have expensive tastes, but you're generally quite frugal and like to shop at the 99¢ Store & swap meets. Even so, much to your own annoyance, you have just never done *well* with money when you've had it or ever done much grown up "long-term life planning"... but now you're about to come into a one-time windfall (possibly a six to seven figure sum in all). Oh Lordy. Time to grow up.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:01 PM PST - 24 comments
Could you tell me what's written on the back of my painting? The canvas is stretched and stapled onto wood, and there are some characters on it which I can't read. It's partially pen and partially marker.
pen marker whole back posted by iconomy at 12:56 PM PST - 7 comments
Finding a poem: An alien describes Earth's inhabitants as mechanized. The reader realizes that the alien is describing cars...
[more inside]posted by angiep at 12:20 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there a simple way to use Apache's
ProxyPass directive so that everything
apart from a directory beneath the webroot gets passed on to another server? If not, can it be done another way?
[more inside]posted by holgate at 12:18 PM PST - 3 comments
My group and I are looking for a creative project title. The project is for a design class. Our idea is to have a locker where people put their keys before a night of drinking, and in order to get the keys back, they must blow into a breathalyzer to prove their ability to drive.
[more inside]posted by byrleyar at 12:04 PM PST - 20 comments
Are there any downsides to having a "living trust" as part of my estate plan?
[more inside]posted by boby at 11:42 AM PST - 8 comments
Windows Vista install hangs after "Windows is loading files" - this is an attempted re-install of Vista which I already have as my OS. Complete details inside.
[more inside]posted by tybeet at 11:40 AM PST - 2 comments
When I'm using my laptop to surf the web with a USB modem on AT&T 3G network,
Does the surfing is secure as landline?
can I check my bank-account that way safely?
Does some security-issues exist? (like using a public wi-fi hot-spot)
posted by nagalr at 11:11 AM PST - 6 comments
I draw a daily webcomic, but the script I use to upload the comic sucks and I want to replace it. Does anyone know of a free user-friendly upload script?
[more inside]posted by Kiablokirk at 10:48 AM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find raw space lofts (residential) in Brooklyn, New York? And what kind of price range would we be talking about?
[more inside]posted by yoyo_nyc at 10:47 AM PST - 6 comments
I bought a damaged LCD monitor off ebay.
I haven't received it yet, but you can see a
picture here.
It appears that it has sustained some impact that destroyed some of the transistors or something like that. That is fine with me for the usage I envision, however, I'd like to know if this damage will pose any fire or health hazards and , assuming no more physical shocks to the monitor, is bound to get worse with time.
posted by spacefire at 10:29 AM PST - 7 comments
I stupidly updated and installed iTunes 8 on my Win XP Home laptop. Now some icons have turned "generic." This annoys me and I would like to go back to an earlier version of iTunes
[more inside]posted by nomad73 at 10:08 AM PST - 10 comments
Is mid-September through the end of October a good time for small boat (16'-22') sailing in Lake Michigan at Chicago? Wind speeds, air and water temperature, rain, etc.?
posted by Jackson at 9:56 AM PST - 2 comments
Need help or ideas coming up with a good way to share a piece of family property with other family members that will avoid any messiness (or at least reduce the chance of messiness occurring)
[more inside]posted by Ham_On_Rye at 9:52 AM PST - 10 comments
Can anyone suggest some great things for my 16 month old to do while at the beach for the first time.
[more inside]posted by pazoozoo at 9:26 AM PST - 10 comments
How do I change the name and URL of my website without losing visitors and Google search placement?
[more inside]posted by rintako at 7:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Teachers, please read: I was just made president of the PTA at my son's elementary school. I am completely new to everything PTA and I'm taking over a situation where we have a serious budget shortfall, so this year's focus will have to be fundraising, perhaps even more than supporting programs...But, I still would like to regularly do things that demonstrate appreciation for our teachers...
[more inside]posted by mistsandrain at 7:05 AM PST - 14 comments
What is the easiest way to set up a streaming media server using the "Line In" input?
[more inside]posted by sav2880 at 6:53 AM PST - 2 comments
Potentially NSFW: Where to find stripper clothes and/or "adult novelties" in/near Arlington, VA? (or anywhere between Chattanooga, Roanoke and DC)
[more inside]posted by sandra_s at 4:49 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm trying to find some examples (of code, or finished applications) of highly customised google maps implementations - in terms of design.
[more inside]posted by newformula at 1:46 AM PST - 7 comments
I recently heard a rumor that Carl Gustav Jung would rape female patients and hypnotize them so they would have no memory of the attack. Is there any truth to this, or is this the sort of story professional rivals spread to discredit his ideas?
posted by bunky at 12:57 AM PST - 13 comments
I am looking for the best of the best OCR (Optical Character Recognition) software out in the market that can translate images ( through scanner) of handwritten, typewritten or printed text into editable text.
posted by omaralarifi at 12:19 AM PST - 9 comments
September 13
After digging through the previous posts and everything on Google related to feline diabetes, my biggest question remains: what is quality of life for a cat with this diagnosis?
[more inside]posted by batmonkey at 11:20 PM PST - 17 comments
What is the song in this
video? Sounds like some sort of string-based (violin?) instrumental hip-hop.
posted by archagon at 11:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for old animated film of aliens. I saw this on t.v. in the late 70's or maybe the 80's. Aliens that kind of looked like people were in animation and sometimes they would sit like they were meditating and then a big bubble would float above them, and you could not figure out if their soul was in the bubble, or if they were somehow procreating with others by doing this. I remember that the children were not suppose to bother someone who was doing this. It was a very interesting animation. I thought that the word "planet" was in the title but I'm not sure. Any ideas??
posted by lynnie-the-pooh at 11:03 PM PST - 5 comments
What is this fruit? It looks like a kumquat, orange, sort of soft outside skin. Inside it has red gooey seeds, like a passionfruit. It is not sweet smelling, nor does it taste very good.
[more inside]posted by AsRuinsAreToRome at 10:28 PM PST - 13 comments
So, there is a lot of information out there about how to get a web page to show up near the top of a Google search results page, but is there any way to get a page as far as possible from the top of the list?
[more inside]posted by waywardgirl at 7:32 PM PST - 6 comments
What are some reasonably well-known, preferably famous, examples of novels with evil first-person narrators? All that's coming to mind is Humbert Humbert, but he's too
aware of his own nastiness for my purposes. I need novels where the undiluted dastardliness of the first-person narrator affects the entire moral framework of the story, so that you might be forgiven for suspecting that the author actually sides with this monster. Cheers!
posted by Beardman at 4:56 PM PST - 64 comments
Teach me or help me find fun tricks to entertain my friends. I'm looking for any kind of trick, specifically psychology ones. Anything "magic" and fun or even just plain silly.
[more inside]posted by Knigel at 4:31 PM PST - 18 comments
Trying to find the best option to make a Google map using data entered into a Google docs spreadsheet. I'd prefer not to have to learn much about coding to do this, but would like the map to update with changes to the spreadsheet, including assorted details...
[more inside]posted by Unsomnambulist at 3:11 PM PST - 1 comments
FDIC Bank Coverage filter: I am the sole owner and president of a corporation. If I do my personal banking at the same bank as my corporate accounts are both accounts covered by the FDIC insurance or is just one covered as I am technically "one depositor"?
[more inside]posted by sharkfu at 2:48 PM PST - 2 comments
My bicycle was recently stolen, and I need one for my 5-mile (each way) daily work commute. I went to a local used bike shop (I'm in Portland, OR), and the cheapest was an awesome vintage Trek for $550, including tune-up. Seems like too much for a bicycle.
How much should I realistically expect to spend on a decent road bike?
[more inside]posted by sholdens12 at 2:38 PM PST - 18 comments
I want to wire my house for sound - have 3 pairs of speakers running off the same source. I have the speakers, I have the source, I have the cables, but I need the amp - what good amp can I buy (used or new) that'll allow me to run 3 sets of speakers simultaneously?
[more inside]posted by forallmankind at 2:13 PM PST - 11 comments
In June 2007, I bought a 5-year bond with a 6.5% coupon on the day it was issued. I understand how bond prices rise and fall, generally as a result of interest rates and confidence that the bond issuer will be able to repay the debt. However, I have a few nagging questions about this investment...
[more inside]posted by kamelhoecker at 1:55 PM PST - 4 comments
I just started a new job I am happy with as it is interesting and pays great. However there are some people in the department that are really negative. This includes people who are training me!
[more inside]posted by regularperson at 12:00 PM PST - 19 comments
I am mad for Joan Holloway's typical hairstyle on Mad Men. How to achieve it?
[more inside]posted by xaire at 11:57 AM PST - 10 comments
Okay, I know there have been 2 other questions recently about LHC, but both threads seem to have died. I have a question that I haven't seen answered anywhere else yet: 1) I have read quite often that LHC will create "energies not seen since the Big Bang." 2) I have also read frequently that "gamma rays magnitudes of order more powerful strike the earth regularly."
So which is it? It seems to me those two statements contradict each other. If the former is true, how does the 2nd one jive with the first? If the first is true, why shouldn't we be concerned, unless the second is true, in which case, isn't the first statement false?
posted by PigAlien at 11:48 AM PST - 13 comments
I'm cooking my first ever pie for a lunch tomorrow (apple pie from Jamie Oliver's "Jamie's dinners" book if that makes a difference). I'm likely to be busy in the morning so can I get away with making it tonight so it just needs heating tomorrow? Or will the pastry go soggy overnight? Second option is to make the pastry and filling tonight, keep separate and assemble tomorrow. Or just get up ridiculously early?
Thanks!
posted by hibbersk at 11:41 AM PST - 16 comments
Help -- I'm drowning in spam.
I'm looking for a spam filter that is reliable and won't go nuts with my Norton 360 security system.
I had a filter that I loved (Mailblocks -- a challenge based system) but aol bought the company to put it out of business.
Any recommendations?
posted by Newstuffoldstuff at 10:38 AM PST - 10 comments
Any recommendations for a
reliable Exchange 2007 service provider for one person? I just need a single account to use with Outlook and an iPhone.
[more inside]posted by ajr at 10:24 AM PST - 7 comments
Can you recommend a good, reasonably priced, external HDTV tuner that will work with a friend's iMac?
[more inside]posted by wfrgms at 10:19 AM PST - 5 comments
On my computer, when I click on "My Pictures," I only get that generic sunset picture as thumbnails- not a thumbnail of the actual picture. Any way I can fix this?
[more inside]posted by muxnaw at 10:17 AM PST - 2 comments
I want some computer games that have high replayability, are relatively cheap (0-20$ CAD/USD), NOT need a CD to play, and most importantly, take up as
little hard-drive space and processor power as possible. Possible examples including good pieces of IF (especially mystery, who-killed-X ones), Fallout 2, Rogue-likes, games of the lightweight Boomshine/Peggle/Bejweled group, any RTS or turn-based strategy games, and anything by Nifflas. I'd love blogs that recommend good games, too. Any recommendations?
[more inside]posted by flibbertigibbet at 9:45 AM PST - 28 comments
Is it possible for friends to develop a relationship that's more than friendship even if one of them is happy with the way things are right now?
[more inside]posted by hadjiboy at 7:12 AM PST - 42 comments
I'm looking for a short-ish (20-30 min) yoga practice that I can follow along with each morning, with the goal of injury prevention in mind. There seem to be many video routines available for fat-burning, cardio, even hypertrophy focused yoga, but my need is simply something to keep my joints healthy and maintain (or improve) my flexibility.
[more inside]posted by ggypsy at 7:06 AM PST - 7 comments
I came home yesterday to find that we've now got internet in our house - great. The only problem is, though I'm able to get a perfect signal in the sitting room, which is where the wireless router is situated, if I go the five metres or so from there to my bedroom, the connection rapidly deteriorates to the point that I can't even open Metafilter.
I'm running a Macbook with a fully-udated version of Tiger, so what gives?
[more inside]posted by Zé Pequeno at 6:07 AM PST - 18 comments
ParentingLeaveFilter: I just started my paternity leave. Unlike a previous
recent question, I still want to work -- I want to accept an offer of new employment with a competitor in a different city. How do I best be responsive to the needs of my new employer while treating my (soon to be) old employer fairly?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:34 AM PST - 3 comments
So we’re planning a holiday to coincide with the election on November 4th. We figure it will be a very special occasion, with a good chance to see new sides of the U.S. But where to go?
[more inside]posted by bering at 5:13 AM PST - 25 comments
I need headphones for running with. I know there are other headphone questions out there but I have really specific needs:
1. No bluetooth as my MP3 doesn't support it
2. I have really small ear holes so the larger ones don't stay in, I can use the smallest covers for the in-ear ones
3. Do the over-ear hook ones get in the way of one's glasses? Experience on this please!
4. I need a wire that's long enough to get to my waist belt without an extension (with a linker thing that flaps around)
5. I don't want white ones!
6. Available in the UK.
Thanks all - hope someone can help!
posted by LyzzyBee at 5:00 AM PST - 16 comments
Should I use Subversion, CVSNT, or something else for version control on my home LAN?
[more inside]posted by 0xFCAF at 5:00 AM PST - 9 comments
I have a large photo and music collection and find that sometimes I go to an folder and can't find files that were there before, and have had some problems with corruption. I have bought a new hard drive, but I want to set up a backup system which tells me what has changed before making any changes...
[more inside]posted by edbyford at 3:49 AM PST - 1 comments
Calling all Cambridge (UK) Mefites! My girlfriend has just left for University (
Anglia Ruskin) in Cambridge. I want to travel up and see her regularly, but parking in Cambridge is a problem.
[more inside]posted by anonaccount at 2:33 AM PST - 5 comments
September 12
MUSIC FILTER
how do you spell mantis yahoo(?) -referring to the rastafarian rabbi. just need the correct spelling, thank you
posted by docmccoy at 11:17 PM PST - 7 comments
I (female, 20) just started dating a friend of six years. I go to school 8 hours away. This is my first relationship and I feel I am failing him so badly.
[more inside]posted by lifeonholidae at 7:33 PM PST - 11 comments
Is it possible to buy a small (preferably brick-sized or smaller) home amplifier that does nothing but accept RCA inputs and output 2 channels at ~30 watts/channel? If so, where should I look?
[more inside]posted by helios at 7:32 PM PST - 14 comments
I want a camera. I'm not quite satisfied with
just an SLR or
just a video camera, but one that can do both.
[more inside]posted by zardoz at 7:12 PM PST - 12 comments
Bay Area Mefites, do you know of a
Berkeley (or nearby) car mechanic who could inspect a used car for me
tomorrow (Saturday)? [more inside]posted by unclezeb at 7:08 PM PST - 8 comments
Over the last few years, a number of health problems have flared up that I suspect might have something to do with each other: weight gain, fatigue, acid-reflux/loose stools (possibly related to gluten intolerance) and irregular periods. What kind(s) of doctor should I see? I'm in Minneapolis.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:44 PM PST - 14 comments
Suddenly I have an IUSER_Admin icon showing up on my PC without me setting it up, and other problems as well. Virus?
[more inside]posted by maxg94 at 5:42 PM PST - 10 comments
Which is better for the environment: a second rinse with vinegar or drying with something aside from dryer sheets?
[more inside]posted by kindle at 5:15 PM PST - 10 comments
Are there some specific CFL models that will light just like my old soft incandescent light bulbs?
[more inside]posted by metajc at 4:35 PM PST - 13 comments
InternationalInterviewFilter:
1) How do I convince them to fly me out for an interview? OR
2) Get hired over the phone? (then have them relocate me)
[more inside]posted by jazzybelle at 4:30 PM PST - 13 comments
Help us wow our mother for her 60th birthday in November. She loves natural beauty, travel, her granddaughter, watching music and dance, massages, and antique/carpet/porcelin/etc. shopping on the cheap. I'm in NY, my siblings are in TX, and she's in Los Angeles. We want to make this special, and might consider travel, but we only have three days. Suggestions?
posted by shivohum at 4:22 PM PST - 3 comments
MY CD+-RW/DVD+-R drive has been acting funky for a few months. When I put a CD/DVD in it, the drive itself functions, opening, closing, lighting up, etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't do anything from there. The drive isn't shown in My Computer, but it's there in Device Manager. I can't get anything from my DVDs or CDs, burn any CDs or DVDs. It's extremely frustrating and I am at my wit's end. What happened? Did the drive die?
Here's a picture of the device manager with the pertinent info and iTunes saying that no burner is found. I start a radio show on Monday and I need to burn mp3 cds!
[more inside]posted by alcopop at 2:52 PM PST - 13 comments
communicating better - not in relationships but at work.
I just had my work yearly review and i am technically good, very confident in my manner, enthusiastic and respected for my work. But i am also disorganised, poor at delivering on time and two people have said they don't want to work with me.
[more inside]posted by Vroom_Vroom_Vroom at 2:03 PM PST - 16 comments
What are some of your favourite bokeh lenses and settings for head-and-shoulder portraiture?
posted by johannahdeschanel at 1:38 PM PST - 19 comments
Why are my image attachments (from Mail.app) suddenly not going through to Windows (specifically Eudora) users? I have "Always Send Windows Friendly Attachments" checked.
[more inside]posted by sjuhawk31 at 1:06 PM PST - 2 comments
This Samsung Blackjack doesn't make any sound. Is there some magic to loosen its tongue, or is it busted?
[more inside]posted by chazlarson at 1:02 PM PST - 2 comments
We accidentally ended up with two opened, all-but-full bottles of molasses in the pantry. Anyone have good/interesting recipes featuring (or even just using) molasses to share?
posted by leahwrenn at 12:53 PM PST - 30 comments
Whenever I go look at a house for rent, I draw a blank on what questions to ask the landlord.
I've started a list from
this site. What's missing?
What do you wish you'd asked or looked at more closely before signing a lease? (Specifically for a house, if you can...)
Particulars: Three girls and a dog looking to rent a house with yard somewhere in the 562 or 714 area of So Cal. I expect to be there at the very least a year. We have no appliances of our own, but furniture galore.
posted by Joannalaine at 12:40 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm interested in law with a special interest in science related issues. What do lawyers in this field actually do?
[more inside]posted by saoyama at 11:50 AM PST - 18 comments
Baby's online presence/scrapbook. Any recommendations for a site to keep family and friends informed while also archiving baby's early life?
[more inside]posted by k8t at 11:30 AM PST - 11 comments
How do I most efficiently surf the web using my phone? (Using Verizon) I picked up a LG Dare today mainly since I could for cheap and since it's compatible with the $1.99/meg plan. I only want to use the internet for 4 reasons (inside):
[more inside]posted by sandmanwv at 11:18 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I keep my fine hair from going flat and losing its curl during the slightest wave of humidity?
[more inside]posted by Viola at 11:06 AM PST - 7 comments
WisdomToothFilter. My previous dentist told me I had impacted wisdom teeth, which might need future attention.
I now have toothache in the
bottom-right of my jaw. New dentist says I have an infection there and has prescribed me antibiotics. However, he says the problem is the
top-right tooth which is pressing down in the wrong place, and it's the top one that needs to be extracted.
Is it valid to remove the tooth that's
not giving me a problem?
[more inside]posted by TheophileEscargot at 10:53 AM PST - 22 comments
The superintendent of my building has been dragging her feet for months on getting the building's washer and dryers repaired. In my lease, it says that the landlord is responsible for the upkeep of these items. The management company that actually owns the building and pays the super's salary is also not being responsive. Now what?
[more inside]posted by schroedinger at 10:39 AM PST - 13 comments
I've been playing around
Mechanical Turk lately and I'm looking for an easy web-based tool to let workers capture audio or video from their webcam. The catch? It needs to be free, easy, and anonymous, with
no registration process. [more inside]posted by waxpancake at 10:01 AM PST - 1 comments
Wondering if anyone has ideas about an intermittent connectivity problem. I've searched around but haven't found anything that quite fits my issue.
I have a Dell XPS Vista desktop. Most of the time, I get a perfectly fine connection, but maybe 15% of the time I can't connect.
[more inside]posted by slipperynirvana at 9:54 AM PST - 7 comments
I have an idea for a web based TV show. I have a plot arc for the first twelve episodes some are written. This is all I have. What next?
[more inside]posted by TheDukeofLancaster at 9:21 AM PST - 4 comments
VideoID Filter: Help me find an online video from about a year ago that "highlighted" all of the advertisements in a city. All of the ads were white and everything else was black (or the other way around?). It really illustrated how surrounded by consumerism we are.
posted by PixelatorOfTime at 8:28 AM PST - 5 comments
Can anyone help me find some fairly chilled, beautiful music based on a few things I like, both for general listening and as potential wedding music?
[more inside]posted by farfaraway at 8:19 AM PST - 13 comments
In just a couple weeks I will fly to a remote area of Peru from Europe via the US. I'll be bringing some research equipment which including a mobile solar unit. That solar unit is powered by a lead acid battery like
this one.
[more inside]posted by mateuslee at 8:06 AM PST - 2 comments
ProseFilter: Nabokov's
Lolita was once hailed as "a love letter to the English language." I'm looking for modern and contemporary authors with similar aspirations.
[more inside]posted by zoomorphic at 7:38 AM PST - 44 comments
My cousin's Facebook account was compromised and some person or bot is sending spam to his Facebook friend list. He canceled his Facebook account a month ago, but spam keeps arriving in my email box -- as if my cousin is still a Facebook member. The spam seems to be arriving from a legitimate Facebook domain.
[more inside]posted by valannc at 7:35 AM PST - 8 comments
I want to build a web app based on an Excel spreadsheet using VBA and some Excel Solve functionality. Should I try to build my own online spreadsheet? Or is Microsoft about to release some nifty online development components compatible with Excel and VBA?
[more inside]posted by Mokusatsu at 7:06 AM PST - 2 comments
I have an upcoming interview for a programming job. I'd like to find out a bit about the quality of the code of the product I'd be assigned to develop, i.e. is it dailywtf material or decent enough. Any ideas how to get some information out of the interviewers, at least some of whom are assumed to be technical people?
[more inside]posted by lifeless at 5:39 AM PST - 12 comments
Is there a way to wirelessly sync my iPhone to iCal via Airport or Bluetooth (without purchasing MobileMe)? Maybe an app through the App Store or a jailbroken app solution?
posted by helios410 at 5:37 AM PST - 2 comments
After living most of my life in a secular bubble, I've been asked to fill in as a producer for a religion-focused public radio show.
Religious folk: please help me to do the best job I possibly can. What's going on in your religion or faith community right now? And what should I, as a secular humanist journalist, know in order to broadcast respectfully about your faith?
(anonymous because my question relates to my job and employer, which could be identified from my posting history)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:25 AM PST - 27 comments
I havn't eaten anything sugary for the past 2.5 years. This includes things like: cola, cakes, candy, icecream, chocolate etc. I know that I can't be 100% sugarfree since things like orangejuice, bread, beer contains "small" amounts of sugar. I didn't start on this "thing" in order to become more healthy. I did it to test myself and my body. I havn't had any issues, but I am worried that it could be a potential healthrisk in the long run. So my question is: Do I risk my health in the long run if I continue on this "non-sugar"-thing?
posted by madcow20 at 3:09 AM PST - 25 comments
I currently sleep haphazard hours, for example from 3am-10am. I'd like to change to going to bed by midnight, but I can't seem to get in the habit -- I always trend back to going to bed well after midnight. My working hours are flexible and my sleeping schedule doesn't overly interfere with my productivity, so I don't have external pressure.
Any suggestions, resources, experiences that could get me counting sheep earlier?
posted by jhscott at 1:58 AM PST - 23 comments
September 11
Why can't I get ABC's online HD streaming to consistently display HD? It goes through months where it stays stuck on 228kbps quality. ABC doesn't respond to any of my help requests and Google turns up nothing.
[more inside]posted by Nattie at 10:17 PM PST - 3 comments
(Asking for a friend) What are some good Interview questions for the interview
ee to ask the inview
er. The interviewee is a commercial real estate lawyer interviewing with a firm in a western state. i.e. What are some smart things to ask that will differentiate my friend from the other applicants?
posted by Fuzzy Dog at 8:03 PM PST - 14 comments
In the United States, what legal rights are there for dead people? Does the constitution have stipulations for the rights of dead Americans and non-Americans who die in America? Also, how long - hypothetically - does a person need to be dead until their body becomes public property and, in the case of those who die leaving kin, are dead bodies 'owned', and for how long?
posted by parmanparman at 7:52 PM PST - 15 comments
I have 15 medium-sized vegetable plants on my roof in Brooklyn, which is easily accessed via stairs (i.e. not through a hatch in the roof). The roof has been treated with that silver paint stuff and is surrounded by a metal railing. My landlord originally asked me to remove the plants for a "fire safety" inspection. I removed them but put them back the following day after the inspection.
Today (several weeks later) I received a letter from my landlord stating that I had to permanently remove the plants because he received a violation for "illegally occupying the roof deck."
I really don't want to get rid of my plants! Is there any way to keep them on my roof without technically violating any laws/codes??
posted by staveitoff123 at 7:23 PM PST - 11 comments
Does anyone know how to effectively (and economically) market a women's shoes and accessories retail store in London, UK?
[more inside]posted by gadha at 6:53 PM PST - 3 comments
I am in my late twenties and like wearing briefs, though this is frowned upon. Is the cultural dislike of briefs a factor important enough to make it worth my while to switch to boxers?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:43 PM PST - 59 comments
There was a post in the last year or so of a really over-the-top video from some super patriotic singer. Lots of flags and cheezy pageantry. I remember the guy having long hair and the song was metal ballady. Anyone remember and have a link to what I'm talking about?
posted by photoslob at 5:53 PM PST - 5 comments
A while back, I came across a site that would generate artwork suitable for use in iTunes for those odd old singles you have on MP3. The artwork resembled an old 45 RPM record and I think could be customized with the track and artist name. Ring any bells? I can't find it in my bookmarks.
posted by entropicamericana at 5:40 PM PST - 1 comments
For a 23 year-old male, what color could I buy a pair of sneakers in and expect them to go with most things?
[more inside]posted by phaded at 4:24 PM PST - 23 comments
In NTFS if you have a file at the bottom of a directory tree like c:\a\b\c\d\file.txt and the file is modified (thereby changing the time/date stamp on the file) is there some way of detecting that by looking at information (err metadata?) in the folder node itself - in other words does NTFS flag a folder as containing items that have changed. Because right now it seems like the timestamp for d\ is fixed at the time it was first created and does not change when its contents change.
We want to write a program that will let us know that we should look in some folder because it knows something changed in there. we want to have to avoid drilling down and looking at the files because there are jazillions of them.
[more inside]posted by Barrows at 4:10 PM PST - 6 comments
Hey guys. I love the wallpapers on InterfaceLift but i find their download process really annoying. Now that i have a program to switch my wallpapers randomly from a folder I was wondering if there is a way to mass download all the wallpapers from interfacelift. Maybe a script or download? I am using Ubuntu but am only a intermediatish at it so I am not sure how to write my own scripts yet. Thanks!
posted by Javed_Ahamed at 4:04 PM PST - 15 comments
My bathroom ceiling fell down today, only to reveal a huge water leak and an even nastier mould farm. Help!
[more inside]posted by dancinglamb at 3:29 PM PST - 11 comments
I have an ordering centre for books and other written materials. I have PDFs of the books, but I don't have images of the covers. I want to make thumbnails of the covers to help people recognise the item they are looking for.
How can I generate thumbnails from the first page of the PDFs? [more inside]posted by heatherann at 3:16 PM PST - 6 comments
Neon and skinny ties in the 80s; flannel and nose rings in the 90s. What will be the signature, stereotypical fashion or clothing item of this decade, the one that will be used in the future to instantly reference and signal this time period to others?
[more inside]posted by Cool Papa Bell at 1:48 PM PST - 67 comments
I am traveling to London in October and looking for hotel recommendations. Would like wireless Internet access and private bathroom. Looking for something in the budget range of an academic traveler, but not something that is
too budget. Has to be convenient to this location: The Davidson Building, 5 Southampton Street, London, WC2E 7HA
[more inside]posted by needled at 1:19 PM PST - 6 comments
Organizing files. I swear this isn't the same question that's been asked 100 times. Help me sort this out, please?
[more inside]posted by TomMelee at 1:08 PM PST - 12 comments
"Small Red Beans". Do these really have 16g of fiber per 1/2 cup serving? I've seen them under the Goya, Iberia, and Wal-mart brands, all of them having 60 calories per 1/2 cup, with 16 grams of fiber. This is significantly more than every other type of bean.
[more inside]posted by mhuckaba at 12:36 PM PST - 16 comments
Where can I find the best retail beer selection in the Chicagoland area? I'm particularly interested in beer from my favorite brewery, Dogfish Head (the more varieties, the better).
[more inside]posted by korpios at 12:02 PM PST - 13 comments
I've just started dating someone who studies serious hardcore applied math. I am a complete and utter math idiot who is lost at anything above multiplication tables. I would like to sort of understand what is going on inside his massive, beautiful brain. Help?
[more inside]posted by logovisual at 11:51 AM PST - 35 comments
I am trying to find an excellent neurologist for my Mom in Omaha, NE. I have been doing research with little success. Are sites like
HealthGrades worth the money? Are there any other ways that I can research a doctor's background and perhaps read reviews on them?
[more inside]posted by Ostara at 11:35 AM PST - 6 comments
My son, it turns out, is a genius with Flash animation, at least as far as his high school has allowed him to pursue it. He is very excited (and that means a lot in a teen!) about the idea of animation now that he is thinking about career plans for his future. What resources, advice, schools, courses, etc. can I give him to help him leverage his interest into a possible career path? We're in central Florida, if that means anything.
posted by misha at 11:22 AM PST - 22 comments
Need SFW ideas for girls' night out in Boston. I work via remote and will be traveling to Boston area in November to meet with coworkers. Several ladies suggested that we do something after hours, like going out for a nice dinner and then seeing a play.
I am a foodie, so dinner sounds fab. But not so fond of plays or musicals. Any suggestions for restaurants and/or non-stage-based theatrical entertainment are appreciated.
posted by eviltiff at 10:56 AM PST - 7 comments
How long is this recession (economic downturn?) going to last? Specifically in terms of getting a job.
[more inside]posted by whoaali at 10:18 AM PST - 18 comments
I travel a lot for work and have been a little confused about how after the government banned all bottled liquids that the in-airport stores weren't encouragd to lower their prices to be more in accordance with market prices in the outside world. Has there been any effort to this end?
[more inside]posted by quadrinary at 10:14 AM PST - 18 comments
What is it about my wireless network that causes transfers via my MacBook Pro to pause at regular intervals? Is the root cause my external USB drives? My Airport Express? Augh.
[more inside]posted by sub-culture at 10:11 AM PST - 6 comments
Adult friend may be contracting chicken pox for the first time. What should be expect, and should he avoid it if he can?
[more inside]posted by tittergrrl at 9:53 AM PST - 26 comments
Candles vs fluorescent light bulbs smackdown: which produces more greenhouse gases? Which one is environmentally friendlier when you figure in all the emissions?
[more inside]posted by storybored at 9:53 AM PST - 19 comments
Seeking first-hand accounts of experiences with warm blankets. Choices (as I see it) are wool, fleece, or flannel.
[more inside]posted by dreamphone at 8:47 AM PST - 21 comments
Spotting/cycle question. I looked at the other threads, but all of those women were on the pill so my situation might be slightly different.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:43 AM PST - 14 comments
My daughter, who is at university, was just diagnosed with anxiety. What can I do to support her and better understand what she is going through? what about friends and professors?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:42 AM PST - 25 comments
I've got an unlocked iPhone (first-gen) running 1.1.4. Currently, I use AT&T's PAYG w/ Unlimited MediaNet to get unlimited data for $20/month. I'll soon be going to the UK, and I'd like to set up a similar arrangement. I'd like some advice as to how to accomplish this.
[more inside]posted by -1 at 8:16 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for an electric kettle with a water reservoir. Has anyone recommendations they'd like to share?
[more inside]posted by Tapioca at 8:10 AM PST - 11 comments
I'm going to be in NYC this Saturday and I'd like to see as many of my friends as I can. I'm planning on picking a bar, and just letting everyone known I'll be there from, say, 8-11 or somesuch. I need a bar in NYC that's accessible to people coming from Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and New Jersey. Our tastes run on the slightly-geeky side. Think pinball and old arcade games. There will be 10-20 of us, mostly in our late 20s.
[more inside]posted by Oktober at 7:57 AM PST - 12 comments
Where can I find the full text of recent Mexican Supreme Court rulings? I can only find the announcements of their decisions, but not the decisions themselves...
[more inside]posted by allen8219 at 6:41 AM PST - 3 comments
Met this person at work. Liked her. Since I work on the same team; I didn't ask her out on a date (kicking myself about this now). Three weeks later, I think she's interested too but my workload (14-16 hour days) didn't give me time for anything social, let alone going out on dates. Then she got a long term (1 year?) assignment in another country. She left. That's when I woke up, had a long conversation over IM where we both realized we were interested in each other and she had been waiting for me to ask her out.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:35 AM PST - 21 comments
Looking for a vacation rental for a January weekend in the western NC mountains for a college reunion of sorts. Needs to be able to sleep at least 10 people, preferably 12 or even 14.
[more inside]posted by thetenthstory at 6:31 AM PST - 2 comments
Starting to freak out about whether a UTI has spread to my kidney, and whether the antibiotics I have are enough. Supposed to be on a LONG plane ride in a day to a place where I don't speak the language and may not get good medical care. Help please?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:02 AM PST - 17 comments
What can I do about the low water pressure in my apartment? What should I ask/tell my landlord, and what can I expect to happen?
[more inside]posted by phunniemee at 3:44 AM PST - 7 comments
What is the legality of posting flyers to telephone poles and similar public spaces in Lyon, France, for the purpose of advertising a private, for-profit service such as language tutoring? Or: where online can I find this information? Another in a series of questions about the city. . .
posted by Evstar at 2:43 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for a software PC-to-PC VoIP program that will handle an extremely low bandwidth connection with high UDP packet loss. This is to reach a person at the far end of a highly contended (8:1 or greater) TDMA VSAT connection. Total bandwidth available to the client PC at the far end of the satellite link is about 64 kbps. Skype does not work properly due to >45% UDP packet loss and high latency jitter.
[more inside]posted by thewalrus at 1:13 AM PST - 5 comments
September 10
I am curious about how detailed, or photographic/realistic the imagery in one's mind's eye is, and what in general would be considered "standard" for most people. Note I am not talking about "creative visualization" but I suppose it could be related. Specifically I am referring to simply the process of
visualizing an object, face or scene in your mind's eye.
[more inside]posted by horhey at 10:55 PM PST - 39 comments
With all the talk surrounding Sarah Palin's apparent relative lack of foreign policy knowledge and experience, just how important have those factors been historically when it comes to governors serving as president or VP?
[more inside]posted by TheSecretDecoderRing at 10:29 PM PST - 23 comments
Are there any websites out there that will give you recipes based on what you have in your fridge/pantry?
[more inside]posted by Chris4d at 10:02 PM PST - 15 comments
What food should I buy in preparation for Hurricane Ike, and how should I eat it?
[more inside]posted by jschu at 9:25 PM PST - 23 comments
My shoulder has been dislocating super easily this past year, what's up with that.
[more inside]posted by BrnP84 at 9:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Information Technolgies Program or some sort of simliar AA towards an actual career/'real' job?
[more inside]posted by Sprocket at 9:10 PM PST - 1 comments
Why are headlines on a number of websites appearing only as outlines ever since I downloaded Firefox 3?
[more inside]posted by puffl at 8:54 PM PST - 6 comments
YANMD: What other illnesses could be mistaken for scarlet fever? Bonus question: If you've had scarlatina, what was it like?
[more inside]posted by bonobo at 8:45 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm sick of having horrible skin. I'm plagued with everything: acne, oil, dryness, blotchy redness, lines, large pores. Please help me improve my skin.
[more inside]posted by rainygrl716 at 8:05 PM PST - 56 comments
The Joker is Batman's nemesis and Lex Luthor is Superman's. However, Superman must have fought the Joker and Batman must have fought Lex Luthor at some point in the DC Universe. What are the best stories which feature Superman's traditional bad guys fighting Batman or Batman's foes fighting Superman?
posted by josher71 at 7:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Looking for a good/relatively cheap acupuncturist in the Boston/Brighton, MA area. Any recommendations?
[more inside]posted by deeman at 7:45 PM PST - 3 comments
Ok, so my googlefu is gone. I just watched Newshour and McCain and Obama had their surrogates hashing out their education polices. McCain's person said Obama sponsored a bill that would teach sex to 5 year olds, Obama's person said the bill was about teaching how to prevent sexual predators. Where can I find said bill to find the truth?
[more inside]posted by mtstover at 6:36 PM PST - 18 comments
You are seated in a Cheverolet Celebrity, model year anywhere between 1982-1990. The engine is off, the key is not even in the ignition. You step on the brake pedal. Do the brake lights go on? Do the brake lights always go on when the pedal is pressed, no matter what? No matter what make, model, year of car?
[more inside]posted by sol at 6:12 PM PST - 19 comments
How can I get a suntan on my back and use my laptop at the same time comfortably? I guess I'm looking for some contraption that lets me comfortably lie on my stomach while having my arms and neck free to type and view. Also interested in indoor options which allow laptop use lying face down. Comfort enabling options for other postures also welcome.
posted by zaebiz at 5:46 PM PST - 8 comments
My 8' x 12' jute rug has been rolled up for several months. Now I've unrolled it again and it won't lay flat. It's all hilly. It's on a hardwood floor with a rug mat underneath it. What's the best way to get it to lay down nice and flat with no hills and dales?
posted by wsg at 5:26 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a such a thing as a voluntary financial conservatorship that I could convince someone to sign up for?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:08 PM PST - 4 comments
My roommate and I both are pretty upset at the speed of the wired network on our college campus. We get faster wireless reception from the campus's library next door. Is there a way we could bond the two connections?
[more inside]posted by mccarty.tim at 4:28 PM PST - 11 comments
Is there an occupation easy to get into, self contained in regard to expectations, and sufficient?
[more inside]posted by Vague_Blur at 4:03 PM PST - 11 comments
What is the better mold & mildew prophylaxis: a steam cleaner, a dehumidifier, or something else?
[more inside]posted by jedicus at 3:31 PM PST - 9 comments
I've been asked to design a t-shirt for a well-known band on a major label, but I don't know what the going rate is for the work. I saw
this question, but I'm not fresh out of school, and that's a question about bulk work, which this will not be. I'm open to charging a flat-rate or my hourly, but am unclear which is appropriate in this situation.
[more inside]posted by apetpsychic at 2:21 PM PST - 7 comments
My lovely bike was stolen from a pretty large apartment complex this weekend, most likely by a neighbor who shares our small courtyard. Other than moving out promptly, is there anything I can do to assuage my anger about this?
[more inside]posted by halogen at 2:09 PM PST - 16 comments
Is there a Joomla component or other out-of-the-box system that does this already? --Website concept
[more inside]posted by muchomas21 at 2:04 PM PST - 2 comments
I've volunteered to help teach 10-12 year olds how to sew. We have limited supplies (only three machines for 15+ students), so I was wondering what suggestions you had for:
a) teaching the very basics to youngsters in a safe and fun way (not too frustrating and not too bloody)
b) working with limited resources
[more inside]posted by chara at 2:01 PM PST - 6 comments
What portable recording equipment is Jodie Foster's character using in The Brave One?
posted by d-no at 1:56 PM PST - 3 comments
How do I give notice at one job while I'm at the end of my maternity leave without burning bridges?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:48 PM PST - 11 comments
What are the most important social justice issues in the world today (such as AIDS, poverty, clean water, human trafficking, slavery, etc.) and what is one organization that is working in that field to make a difference?
[more inside]posted by roaring beast at 1:07 PM PST - 15 comments
What pitfalls should I look out for when reorganizing a source control repository?
[more inside]posted by mkb at 12:51 PM PST - 4 comments
What, exactly, does a Schengen-zone immigration officer at an airport see on his screen when he scans my machine-readable, has-entered-the-Schengen-zone-before non-Schengen passport? I'd love to see a screenshot, or just an explanation of the information available to the officer at first glance.
posted by mdonley at 11:40 AM PST - 4 comments
I live in Argentina, and I'm working on an app that requires to use the time of a city in the US otherwise it doesn't compiles (NDA related, I think). So I've changed my macbook hour to that city timezone, and hidden the mac clock to only show the clock in analog (so I don't see this much).
I need an app or some way that allow me to display the clock +3 hours.
posted by Leech at 10:57 AM PST - 12 comments
My daughter has an iBook G4, running OSX 10.5 (Leopard). She's in Argentina, and having issues with the wireless connection. I need a little MetaFilter brain power: She can connect to the router in her apartment (she rents a room), and she can access 192.168.1.1, and gets router login prompt. But she can't get out to the Internet.
[more inside]posted by cameradv at 10:55 AM PST - 7 comments
I need some destination recommendations for a 9-day vacation in case my Gautemala plans fall through next week. Bonus points for relatively inexpensive and reachable by Northwest, Continental, or Delta from Minneapolis.
[more inside]posted by cabingirl at 10:38 AM PST - 3 comments
I need to find a (preferably) open-source/free VNC client that meets a specific requirement of mine.
[more inside]posted by omnipotentq at 10:13 AM PST - 13 comments
Making scrapbook of grandson. Need help getting the initial "frame" of an MPEG file converted into a JPEG or TIF "still shot." Also need help making a CD dub of his favorite tunes for him.
[more inside]posted by yazi at 10:07 AM PST - 8 comments
What is going on in this Southern California arroyo and what's with the dinosaurs all over the place?
[more inside]posted by buggzzee23 at 10:06 AM PST - 5 comments
Trying to hunt down a minor internet meme. Looking for examples of someone (fictitiously) trying to sell something online, using copious amounts of foul language. Ex:
"Holy shit, you've got to buy these motherfucking oranges, they are goddamn flavorful as hell." [more inside]posted by ekstasis23 at 10:01 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm trying to lose weight by walking, and I need suggestions for clothing to wear during the Chicago winters while walking outside, keeping in mind that I can't shower afterwards....
[more inside]posted by tzikeh at 9:46 AM PST - 24 comments
Network TV, OFF network: Who's got the scoops on what's coming to Netflix Roku, AppleTV, Amazon, etc…? Is there…
[more inside]posted by dpcoffin at 9:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Help me get a load of beer bought and delivered to a friend in Brooklyn. I am nowhere near New York, or the USA even.
[more inside]posted by kandinski at 9:15 AM PST - 12 comments
regex question. I want to take a list of lines that look like this:
This Here is a Title one or more words long / www.something.com
and turn it into a list of lines that look like this:
<a href="http://www.something.com/" title="This Here is a Title one or more words long"> </a>
I have no idea how to do this, though.
posted by Grod at 9:14 AM PST - 12 comments
My fiancée has been experiencing pretty severe pain in her left shoulder, arm and hand for about the last two weeks. She saw our family doctor last week and has another appointment tomorrow. We're looking for some more pointed questions to ask. Details inside.
[more inside]posted by Nelsormensch at 8:49 AM PST - 17 comments
I am thinking of moving from New York to San Diego for a quality of life improvement -- better weather, less congestion and more laid back lifestyle. Can someone give me insight on life in SD, suggest good neighborhoods to live in and provide a local perspective. Also does anyone know a good resource to find a job there in media -- television production, writing or public relations. Many thanks!
posted by Shanachie at 8:45 AM PST - 15 comments
What are the differences between an oral surgeon and a dentist? Can either one tend to both jaw pains and general dentistry?
[more inside]posted by Muu at 8:26 AM PST - 6 comments
I'd like to ask a relatively simple question – what would happen if we switched of traffic lights when we didn't really need them? I'd like to know from an environmental aspect what effect turning off the nations traffic lights would have towards saving electricity and reducing emissions. From a social point of view could the nation's road users manage with such a change? And from a technical innovation view point – could it and should it happen and if so how?
posted by SarahM at 8:21 AM PST - 23 comments
I recently read about a fish where the male subsumes itself into the female and becomes merely a pair of testes that feed the ovaries or something. Does anyone know anything about this weird fish?
posted by symbioid at 8:07 AM PST - 5 comments
I've been asked to write the web content for a site for my previous place of employment, and I need help figuring out fees.
[more inside]posted by sabotagerabbit at 8:01 AM PST - 1 comments
With digital OTA coming in February and the possibility of dipping into HD in the near future, help me give my 2 year old HTPC a facelift.
[more inside]posted by genial at 7:58 AM PST - 4 comments
How difficult is it to manage multiple part-time jobs? Would it be worth the hassle if one of the positions was in a field I'd like to pursue a career in? Any tips for handling more than one job are appreciated!
[more inside]posted by radiomayonnaise at 7:45 AM PST - 12 comments
I have been teaching myself guitar over the past few years and I still don't understand how to structure and play a guitar solo. Let's say I am playing a simple blues progression (I-IV-V) ...I have taught myself the blues scale... but when do I play what note? And do I need to move the scale up/down the neck in time with the progression. I want to be able to noodle an original solo... not just copy something already recorded.
posted by punkfloyd at 7:33 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm flying to a wedding this weekend and am bringing my nice clothes. How do I keep them unwrinkled & decent while traveling when all I have are some hangers and a normal suitcase? The clothes are dry cleaned and sitting here on hangers.
posted by jmd82 at 7:28 AM PST - 10 comments
California Tenant Law Question: Do you have to give 30 days notice if you have a lease and it ends before then?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:27 AM PST - 6 comments
I want to plug my iPhone 3G into my car stereo using the data port, not the headphone jack. I would also like it to charge the device.
[more inside]posted by DrDreidel at 7:23 AM PST - 8 comments
You have a murder of crows, sleuth of bears, even an exaltation of larks, what about Fairies?
[more inside]posted by jrishel at 6:25 AM PST - 58 comments
SQL/MS Visual Studio help please! I have two tables. I need to present Table1 data grouped by SiteID, within time FROM and TO, on the report. Then I need to make one calculation on the report using Table 1 data totalled across all sites (and within FROM and TO) plus Table 2 data totalled between times FROM and TO.
[more inside]posted by inigo2 at 5:05 AM PST - 10 comments
My dentist found a periodontal pocket in one of my molars and wants to use freakin' laser beams on it via a procedure called
LANAP.
[more inside]posted by thalakan at 3:25 AM PST - 6 comments
I love mp3 blogs (like Motel de Moka and Chromewaves). I also like listening to Chinese music, but find it hard to find new, good songs. Are there any mp3 blogs for Chinese music?
[more inside]posted by jasminerain at 12:07 AM PST - 3 comments
Seeking recommendations for high-end component car stereo upgrade for 2003 Passat for <$1800 (w/ iPod & keep steering wheel controls?)
[more inside]posted by bmilner at 12:04 AM PST - 3 comments
September 9
Does anyone have advice/experience on how to go about "buying" on to another bands tour as a support act?
[more inside]posted by lowlight at 11:03 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I go about channeling video from a computer with just a VGA output to a T.V. that only takes component and composite inputs?
[more inside]posted by mahoganyslide at 10:28 PM PST - 4 comments
A friend recently bought a MacBook for college and, through Apple's promotion, got a free iPod Touch with it. I have a few questions: 1) If the iPod is opened, can it still be returned? 2) What will happen if Apple does take it back, since technically the owner payed nothing for it? (Store credit, perhaps?) and 3) If the iPod should somehow malfunction through no fault of the owner, would Apple replace it as they would any other purchased iPod still under warranty?
posted by alitorbati at 10:06 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a list of cheap short cars (under 12 ft), and suggestions on the best way to find one in the Seattle area.
[more inside]posted by johnstein at 8:59 PM PST - 20 comments
Will a Kitchenaid stand mixer work well with small volumes - such as a single egg white?
posted by cwhitfcd at 8:04 PM PST - 13 comments
What relationship do the following songs have with each other:
Nineteenth Nervous Breakdown (1965)
Refugee (1979)
Stairway to Heaven (1971)
Black Magic Woman (1970)
Band on the Run (1973)
Walk This Way (1975)
Tequila Sunrise (1973)
[more inside]posted by webhund at 7:47 PM PST - 111 comments
Older Apple Hardware Filter: My Google-fu has failed me. Anyone have some resources on/experience with replacing Apple-branded SATA drives in a G5 XServe with non-Apple-branded ones?
[more inside]posted by liquado at 7:27 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm leaving for Europe this week and will be gone for about two and a half weeks. I've got a bunch of family in Germany so they'll be showing me around there, but I'm also planning on going to Italy for approximately five days, give or take (no rigid schedule). I was hoping some people could give me some first hand recommendations on what would really make my experience a blast.
[more inside]posted by defben at 7:24 PM PST - 4 comments
If I know I wont be happy with him in the long term, why is it so hard to break up with him now?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:37 PM PST - 39 comments
A friend was just fired from my department for somewhat vague reasons. I've heard the story from my friend, and the managers have yet to say anything to the rest of us. As far as I can tell, my friend did nothing scandalous, illegal, or that violated my employer's policies. My friend is also not lazy. Everyone in the department is confused, and our morale is clearly shot. How do I support my friend and my coworkers? How can I/we move on enough to get day-to-day work done?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:37 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a quote where a rock star(?) says that he became a musician because he couldn't do anything else. Or wasn't good at anything else. Or had no other option/choice. Or something to that effect. Help?
posted by unknowncommand at 4:56 PM PST - 22 comments
I use the same deodorant/antiperspirant every day, approx. the same type of fabrics etc every day. But I find that on days I teach (college level) I come home with a distinctive sharp smell. I'm one of those teachers that has classroom anxiety. Is this the "smell of fear"? Is there such a thing? Is there a way to stop it?
posted by media_itoku at 4:27 PM PST - 17 comments
Acura ABS Filter, 1998 Acura 3.2 TL, ABS light and TCS light are on, Repair shop says there are 2 ABS sensors out (right side). They want $540 to repair them and reset the light. Anyone have any ideas or is this a possible fix at home situation? Any help would be appreciat
posted by mikedelic at 4:06 PM PST - 2 comments
For a new iMac running Windows XP, I need to mirror/clone the display so it shows the same on the monitor and a projector. The graphics driver (for an ATI Mobiity Radeon HD 2600XT) doesn't support mirroring, but the iMac does it automatically. But the monitor and the projector have very different aspect ratios, and the same screen size gets applied to both. Is there a way to set two different screen sizes? There's nothing under the display preferences. Any third party software that would work?
posted by hydrophonic at 3:52 PM PST - 6 comments
Please help me find a tutor in the Toronto area who can teach me how to produce pictures like
this using Autocad software and photoshop. I'm using lynda.com already, but need some more directed help.
posted by OlivesAndTurkishCoffee at 3:49 PM PST - 10 comments
What can I do to help in regards to touch screen voting machines in my community?
[more inside]posted by niles at 3:47 PM PST - 8 comments
Can anyone suggest a catchy tagline for a networking site for doctors? Everything I come up with just seems so mundane!
posted by healey at 3:44 PM PST - 18 comments
Sewing baby clothes- I have a friend's shower coming up, and I'd like to make something fabulous for an infant baby girl. Patterns you've made, pictures of clothes you love, general info on good and bad baby clothes, fabrics, fasteners, &c.
[more inside]posted by oneirodynia at 3:30 PM PST - 17 comments
Where in the Bay area can I find a recording studio with an acoustic piano that has been upgraded with a Disklavier or other MIDI playback device?
[more inside]posted by stewiethegreat at 3:24 PM PST - 2 comments
I live in Jerusalem and am going to Tel Aviv for the weekend. I really don't know the area, and am looking for:
1) A good day spa in Tel Aviv Yafo. My solid foam mattress is slowly killing my back, and I am in dire need of a good, strong massage.
2) Discotheque recommendation
3) Other recommendation? Anything? Cool place to visit, shop, good restaurant, anything. I live so close there's a good chance I'll come back too, so it doesn't have to all fit into a weekend.
Thanks
posted by howgenerica at 3:23 PM PST - 0 comments
I'm looking for chain restaurants (including fast food places) that have some decent no-carb food options. If you could name the place and the dish, it would be most appreciated!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 14 comments
Thinking of a guinea pig as a starter pet for a 5 year old. We have two cats already - any insight into how they might all get along ?
[more inside]posted by AuntLisa at 2:38 PM PST - 20 comments
What is the best user friendly website or web app for bands or musicians which enables you to manage the design, look, music, pictures, and news on a daily basis without having the knowledge to make a web page or having no knowledge of web design?
[more inside]posted by sublivious at 2:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Are there any dirt-cheap web hosts that stand out from the flock and offer multiple domains on one account?
[more inside]posted by scose at 2:12 PM PST - 10 comments
Tmobile just bought out Suncom in North Carolina. I had Suncom. Our cell phone plan was the Unplan, which had unlimited minutes in our region. What's gonna happen to my sweet deal?
[more inside]posted by konolia at 1:35 PM PST - 6 comments
So the modern practical uses for these are in guitar effects, alarm clocks, and smoke detectors. leave your effects on and they die in a couple of hours. as a backup to your alarm clock, it dies in four or five hours (not even powering the LCD). i have no idea how long these things last in a smoke detector, but my guess is the next housefire and i'm a dead man. why do these batteries suck so bad? why do we still use them? why hasn't science come up with anything better?
posted by camdan at 1:29 PM PST - 18 comments
I will have $3000 saved by the end of this month. I am hoping to spend it on a high-end 15" MBP. I am currently a high school senior, and am looking to replace my aging P4 desktop with a laptop that will last me into college. When is it likely that Apple will release new MBPs?
[more inside]posted by nokry56 at 1:19 PM PST - 58 comments
Thrift Filter: Where can I sell old clothes (slightly worn) in Chicago (preferably in/near East Lakeview) and how much can I expect to get for them?
[more inside]posted by Elminster24 at 12:38 PM PST - 6 comments
I am looking for photos of the Cambridge, MA area taken between 1950 and 1999. I am especially interested in the commercial areas along the current Red Line route (Porter/Harvard/Central/Kendall), and the industrial areas southeast of Central Square. If you happen to know of any repositories of offline photos, that would be cool too. Thanks!
posted by rxrfrx at 12:24 PM PST - 11 comments
So if I wanted to find an old school electro-mechanical signboard, where would I find such an animal?
I seem to remember the stock exchange or train stations used to have something similar but I've google my brains out and can't seem find anything. I have the feeling that they're handbuilt, so has anyone seen any plans or schematics for one?
posted by jackofsaxons at 11:44 AM PST - 4 comments
Who is the appropriate party to file a complaint with, for a problem with a US locality (*.portland.or.us, NOT *.us) domain registrar that is not updating DNS records as requested?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:34 AM PST - 4 comments
MovableTypeFilter: Is there a way to export all unpublished entries (drafts)? It would be a million times easier for me to go through them all offline rather than one at a time with MT's cumbersome interface. I'm running MT 4.21. Even challenging solutions are helpful.
[more inside]posted by 2oh1 at 11:27 AM PST - 7 comments
I recently saw an ad for a water filter pitcher that has a little hose stored in the handle that attaches to the water tap. Can anyone tell me who makes this product? The only source of water in my office is a small sink in the washroom, and it is not deep enough to fit a water pitcher into. I'm thinking this hose-attached pitcher could be the answer to our hydration needs. Other ideas on how to supply clean drinking water to my staff are welcome.
posted by mutrux at 10:40 AM PST - 8 comments
Interested in buying and then selling stuff. I am running into two (and I assume, very common) problems. 1. The high quality stuff I find tends to be too expensive to buy. 2. The cheap stuff I find is really crappy.
I know in order to make money, you need to buy low and sell high. But, this seems a LOT easier in theory than in practice!
What am I doing wrong?
[more inside]posted by sixcolors at 10:31 AM PST - 31 comments
I'm a recent transplant to NYC, and a Republican. I need to find the best ways to support McCain-Palin in what can be a somewhat inhospitable environment.
[more inside]posted by BobbyVan at 10:11 AM PST - 30 comments
I have a mysql table, and i have a csv file. I need to update some(not all) rows in the mySQL DB using the data in the CSV file. Is there an easy way to do it? There are about 2700 rows that need to get updated. 3 of the cols. in the CSV can be used to find the correct rows in the DB
(and yes, I am in fact a n00b)
(everything is on a windows machine)
posted by photodegas at 9:28 AM PST - 4 comments
Where can I find software to connect my computer to my camera? I have a Dell running Windows XP and an old Canon Powershot G2 from 2001.
[more inside]posted by chinese_fashion at 9:09 AM PST - 14 comments
A friend of mine was recently diagnosed with
Meniere's Disease -- basically chronic vertigo and other inner ear/balance issues. The first course of treatment is through diet: very low salt and no alcohol. The trouble is he still eats like he is in college...
[more inside]posted by sararah at 9:06 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm a young Canadian based in Toronto, looking to beef up my Journalism Masters application for next year with more clippings and media work. Can anyone suggest some places to pitch stories to? I'm thinking along the lines of CBC Outfront or Spacing magazine. I'm sure there are lots of places out there I haven't thought of. Thanks!
posted by pcameron at 8:48 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for a good place to get a Silestone countertop in New York City. Trying to get a good price and reliability. Anyone have a suggestion?
posted by Davidissimo at 8:30 AM PST - 1 comments
What equipment do my teenagers need to start a garage band and record/edit using a macbook pro?
[more inside]posted by headnsouth at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
Can you recommend a copy shop in Manhattan (preferably, but not necessarily, around Columbia or in Harlem) where I could print several hundred pages and have them adequately bound (on a plastic spiral, etc. -- nothing fancy) without paying too much?
posted by limon at 8:21 AM PST - 3 comments
Are there any places online where I can search for and buy (possibly obscure) sheet music? Or is this one of those things where you just have to go to a music store?
[more inside]posted by lemonade at 7:59 AM PST - 12 comments
My fiancee and I are very outdoorsy. This summer we enjoyed hiking, mountain biking and kayaking. We're looking for some low-cost winter sports and outdoor activities so that we can continue to enjoy the great outdoors through the late fall, winter and early spring.
[more inside]posted by aleahey at 7:49 AM PST - 13 comments
how do I go about finding a good house cleaner in Toronto? I would prefer to hire an individual person, rather than a business, but I am willing to consider both. I am looking for recommendations, and tips as to what to ask after hearing some horror stories (house cleaner stealing, etc.). This is for a small apartment, 700 sq. feet.
posted by esolo at 7:32 AM PST - 6 comments
When I was a kid (in the early 70s), this baffling "riddle" was all the rage in the schoolyard: A: "Guess what?" B: "What?" A: "THAT'S what!" I thought this was a quirky but of Southern Indiana nonsense, but my wife -- who hails from Alabama -- also remembers it from her youth. What does it mean? What's its origin?
[more inside]posted by grumblebee at 7:22 AM PST - 53 comments
My public university has a rule which only allows me to take classes for transferable credit at an outside institution (say, a community college) if I first register for at least 12 credit hours with said university. Is this standing operating procedure, and what can I do about it?
[more inside]posted by iamisaid at 6:39 AM PST - 18 comments
Is there a way to make Windows XP have something similar to the "show all windows" option in OSX?
[more inside]posted by bytewrite at 6:30 AM PST - 9 comments
What's the best Skype package for managing contact with our international friends and family group?
[more inside]posted by Happy Dave at 4:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Ray Oldenburg wrote a book a while back called "The Great Good Place" where he described what he called "Third Places", places with regulars who habitually congregate there to meet new and old friends in a welcoming atmosphere. What places near Santa Monica/Brentwood/West Los Angeles California fit that description?
[more inside]posted by realpseudonym at 3:13 AM PST - 3 comments
Is there a one-click way I can 1. press a key combo shortcut 2. select a rectangular area of my screen 3. snap a screenshot of that 4. immediately get that screenshot attached to a new gmail message ?
[more inside]posted by scarabic at 12:04 AM PST - 14 comments
September 8
What are the best options for replacing our asphalt shingle roof with something equally long-lasting but greener?
[more inside]posted by gingerbeer at 9:58 PM PST - 12 comments
I have looked in all the usual places, and cannot find an intensive class to prepare for the test for LEED certification. I will have to take LWOP so the shorter the better. I found one in CO. I am wait-listed, but it is too long anyway. I have studied independently and have already surpassed the ONE-DAY-WONDER seminars. I need to pass the test to move on. Any architects, construction managers out there who can give me a lead?
posted by woman at 9:55 PM PST - 7 comments
I've put an offer on a 1924 house that has a refinished basement. The remodel was done by the homeowners, with no permits. My inspector found some mold on some wood and drywall. What now?
[more inside]posted by j at 8:36 PM PST - 11 comments
Driving south on I-85 from Atlanta to Montgomery, a person passes something that looks like a sideway running for several miles down the median of the interstate. What gives?
posted by jefficator at 8:28 PM PST - 2 comments
I've been lifting weights for a long time, but recently decided to switch from the machines to mostly free weights and cable lifts. I've done a lot of reading on the subject, and have cobbled together the following routine that seems to be giving me some results, but I wanted opinions on what muscles I might be missing/which exercises might be superfluous.
[more inside]posted by prior at 8:22 PM PST - 17 comments
Can you help me figure out the best Scottish Gaelic word for translating the English word "spirit" for a tattoo project?
[more inside]posted by franklen at 8:19 PM PST - 12 comments
Why can't I pick up and drag my Mac's desktop folders smoothly? Often they don't move at all, or they snap back as if on rubber bands when I move and drop them.
[more inside]posted by bad grammar at 8:00 PM PST - 4 comments
Posted a question
here about my situation as it stood about 9 months ago and got some good feedback. My question now relates in some way to my previous question and how the situation has evolved.
[more inside]posted by DuckGirl at 7:55 PM PST - 12 comments
I live in the NYC area and bought a six-pack of Saranac from the local shop. One of the bottles has a Brooklyn brewery cap on it instead of the Saranac cap. Are the two beers bottled in the same plant? Should I worry about tampering? The store is reputable and I've never had any trouble with anything from there in 3 years.
posted by ripple at 7:35 PM PST - 11 comments
I just bought Spore on disc, forgetting completely that my disc drive is broken. The case has been opened and the game is now non-returnable. What are my options?
[more inside]posted by arcticwoman at 7:34 PM PST - 22 comments
Greensboro NC filter - a friend at Guilford College in Greenboro needs a taxi at 5 am Tuesday morning. All the cab companies have zero or lousy ratings. Any recommendations??
posted by metahawk at 7:26 PM PST - 6 comments
A Dell PC was originally equipped with Windows ME. Somebody later installed, instead, an unauthorized copy of XP. The machine was given to me, and I legitimated the XP install by paying Microsoft for a "Genuine Advantage Kit." Will Microsoft let me use that kit's CD to install XP on a different machine (perhaps an Apple) if I get rid of the first machine? Thanks.
posted by Dave 9 at 7:13 PM PST - 3 comments
When a grad school says they accept "professional" recommendations, what does that mean? Is it a bad idea to get someone you've worked with in a community organization to write a recommendation?
[more inside]posted by weebil at 7:08 PM PST - 5 comments
LatinFilter: I need help with Latin translation. The sentence is: "The Brotherhood of the Book of Blood protects us." I've gotten this far with crappy translation software, but need more help: "Fraternitas Codex Sanguineus Defendo".
[more inside]posted by Vamier at 6:21 PM PST - 4 comments
Help an iTunes hater. I have 400 similarly tagged items I want to delete as I listen to them. Why won't iTunes let me have a column that is just "filename"? Every other media player can do that. And don't even get me started on the "keep my music organized" check box. The only way I could get my 400 items into iTunes with unique names was to turn that off, import the 400 items, and use a 3rd party id3 tagger to read the filename into the tag. I thought the Mac experience was supposed to be easy. I must be missing something really stupid. Is there an easier way?
posted by Area Control at 5:46 PM PST - 16 comments
Which restaurants were in the Stardust Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas in/around 1989, and what was the Stardust like at the time?
[more inside]posted by vorfeed at 5:33 PM PST - 3 comments
One of my coworkers has a personal blog which periodically has some Very Ugly entries about other coworkers. I mean, seriously, vulgar and uncalled-for entries.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:31 PM PST - 32 comments
I applied for a copywriting job that I thought I had no chance of ever hearing back from, and they have actually asked me for a portfolio. But I don't have one - yet! Help!
[more inside]posted by andeles at 4:33 PM PST - 9 comments
I Am An Academic. Should I Use My Real Name Or A Nom De Plume For My IStockPhoto Account?
[more inside]posted by Spurious at 4:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking to purchase a Hungarian soccer jersey for a toddler. Please help!
[more inside]posted by taang at 3:53 PM PST - 3 comments
Pivot Tables for Dummies? Can anyone recommend a good tutorial for pivot tables for someone who's never created them before?
[more inside]posted by nooneyouknow at 2:55 PM PST - 3 comments
Tax mavens: Is there a way I can contribute to a 401K this year w/o a job?
[more inside]posted by troy at 2:55 PM PST - 12 comments
Can people help me finally get into Willie Nelson's music? I had the occasion to see him perform at the Oregon State Fair about a week ago. I can reference his
discography and go buy what has charted well- to start off with, but I would like to know some deeper picks by people who really dig Willie. Compilations need not apply, please.
posted by captainsohler at 2:52 PM PST - 31 comments
Help me to find a way to be compassionate to people with a fear of spiders.
Today in the work place someone started jumping up and down and screaming when they saw a spider. My wife and daughter are also very afraid of them too. My mind tells me that such fears are totally irrational and I want to tell them to "get over it." My gut tells me there is something more going on but I don't no what it is. Educate me.
posted by Xurando at 2:41 PM PST - 49 comments
I'm on a mac. I want to set a single configuration option somewhere to enable/disable using SSH tunneling for a bunch of different protocols/applications. Is this possible? How?
[more inside]posted by Alterscape at 2:35 PM PST - 9 comments
Does anyone remember the UK satellite music-and-comedy channel PlayUK? How about the short cartoons of music stars they used to play? Are they still preserved somewhere on the internet?
[more inside]posted by daisyk at 2:35 PM PST - 1 comments
Should I be paying US taxes? I moved to the UK when I was 14 (1991), and have never drawn an income in the United States, don't maintain a credit card, bank account, address, etc. However, I am still a US citizen, as well as a UK resident (soon to become citizen).
A (paranoid and not informed) parent is worried that I'm going to end up in prison for tax evasion. I certainly don't earn enough money that I can afford to be taxed in two countries.
Any information is greatly appreciated.
posted by anonymous at 1:59 PM PST - 12 comments
What do I need to do to get better cell phone coverage in my basement? Everything works fine upstairs but not so much in the basement. I have an antenna already mounted to the roof, I assume all I need is a repeater? If so what kind? The network is AT&T, but I do not need 3G speeds, only the ability to make calls / SMS.
[more inside]posted by geoff. at 1:42 PM PST - 8 comments
What are the must-have certifications for a web developer working in higher education?
[more inside]posted by fvox13 at 1:38 PM PST - 5 comments
Has anyone ever been invited to an Artist's Den concert? I just got invited to the Jakob Dylan concert on Wednesday. What are they like? It says cocktails at 8 and concert at 9. Cocktails aren't included are they? Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Paul
posted by paulyballs at 1:33 PM PST - 0 comments
So, I just started dating someone exclusively on Sept. 1st. I leave on the 16th to visit Germany for a month. Aside from emailing back and forth, give me some ideas that will help both before and during my extended time away from my boyfriend that will help the relationship rather than hurt it.
[more inside]posted by pontouf at 1:30 PM PST - 10 comments
How accurate are political polls in the age of the cell phone? Here's why I ask: Out of nine folks in my office, seven of us have no landlines in our homes; we are mobile exclusive. Of the those seven, six are voting Obama and one is voting McCain. The two of us with landlines are split one to one for Obama-McCain. Any pollsters working in our neck of the woods would see the race in a dead heat, one to one. In reality, we're seven to two. So, aren't the polls growing more skewed with every passing year? Do some pollsters actually call cell-phone users? If not, there's a bias.
posted by jackypaper at 12:42 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm looking for musicians who've decided not to be on MySpace Music (because they don't want to provide free content/traffic for News Corp., because they don't want their work next to ads, or for other reasons related to MySpace). Where are statements, blog posts, etc., by such musicians? Your own thoughts on these issues are welcome too.
posted by kalapierson at 12:42 PM PST - 6 comments
My wife has designed and produced several items of clothing for girls which are available online. She's interested in getting her items placed and sold through specialty shops and boutiques. She is trying to determine the best way to go about this without breaking the bank. (For example, the expense of a booth at a trade show is outside of our budget).
She's thinking about working with an independent sales representative and/or cold calling shops directly.
[more inside]posted by braveterry at 12:41 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I go about getting my paycheck from a company that has wrongfully withheld my pay, admitted to their mistake, and actively brushed me off, ignored me, lied<> to me for almost 3 months now? Details within.
[more inside]posted by s01110011 at 12:39 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm having trouble with the bookmark function of the Samsung Instinct's browser and need some help.
[more inside]posted by Sangermaine at 12:08 PM PST - 0 comments
Miss Manners Filter - I have been invited to a post wedding 'celebration' for a couple of friends through a Facebook events listing. Am I expected to bring a gift? If I can't attend should I send a gift anyway? (details inside)
[more inside]posted by Toto_tot at 12:03 PM PST - 12 comments
I have questions about finding a new job whilst working my current one
and hating it. And changing careers. And what to say to recruiters so that I don't end up in an office environment like this again. And questions about references. Sigh. Oh and guilt.
[more inside]posted by ticktockdoc at 11:41 AM PST - 5 comments
I need a new suit. I live in NYC, and a friend had recommended that I go to
Linus in SoHo, which has been known for its high quality and relatively low prices. Unfortunately the shop seems to have closed and I can't find out anything more.
So, I guess I have two questions:
1. Has it moved somewhere else and I'm just not finding it?
2. What's a good alternative? I'd like a decent suit, fashionable and well constructed, and I'd like to pay less than $1000.
posted by o2b at 11:39 AM PST - 15 comments
Apache 2 + N number of Virtual Hosts = where is the traffic coming from? (in real time!)
[more inside]posted by xmutex at 11:33 AM PST - 3 comments
I am a hobbyist photographer starting to do some serious studio work and I need help deciding on lighting equipment.
[more inside]posted by arniec at 10:52 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm trying to download Cory Doctorow's graphic novel from the
Internet Archive. I'm using a windows xp machine, and it won't let me view the files once they download. Am I missing a step? Do I need special software? Please help! Thanks :)
posted by LizardOfDoom at 10:31 AM PST - 3 comments
Finance wiz needed:
Although interest rates do not exist in leases, customers constantly ask what is the interest rate for the lease. I have a question regrading how to calculate the implied interest rate in order to get the most favorable comparison.
[more inside]posted by thinktwice at 10:30 AM PST - 9 comments
My girlfriend admittedly struggles with makeup, so her routine is quite simple. Can anybody in the New York area recommend a great place to learn how to apply makeup, get makeup tips, and purchase makeup in person with a stylist. I am looking for a business, stylist, or salon in Manhattan. Excellent customer service is key and somewhere they will take the time to teach (willing to pay for lessons) here how and what makeup to apply and not something like going to Macy's to the makeup counter. Open to paying for lessons, makeovers, etc.
Any ideas?
posted by bobadoci at 10:17 AM PST - 20 comments
songfilter: whats the song i heard at the gym today? Heard a song at the gym today, google-fu is failing me, song is in my mind and haunting me.
[more inside]posted by ecks at 9:37 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for more riddles like "the seagull sandwich" and "the guy who goes to work every day, takes the elevator to the 35th floor, gets out, walks the stairs to the 38th except when it rains" and the one where Romeo and Juliet are dead on the floor surrounded by shards of glass.
Though preferably harder and better.
Thanks!
[more inside]posted by Skyanth at 9:36 AM PST - 43 comments
I have a minor psychiatric issue and I'd like to go see a professional. Question about picking one.
[more inside]posted by crapmatic at 9:05 AM PST - 13 comments
RamadanFilter: I'm fasting and I need to know what to eat so I'm not ravenous and faint by the sunset.
[more inside]posted by reenum at 8:50 AM PST - 12 comments
Clothes dryer [new] slashed clothing. "Repaired," dryer snags clothes, makes unsettling noise. Visited store 4x; sent registered mail to manufacturer 2x, nothing. Now what?
[more inside]posted by kmennie at 8:19 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm making a short film in Boston that requires two leads -- a man and a woman -- in their mid-20s who can dance ballroom. Where should I post a casting notice?
[more inside]posted by pxe2000 at 8:19 AM PST - 8 comments
I recently moved into a new apartment. Every morning I wake up with a nose full of dry, scratchy mucous and my mouth is blanketed in something foul. What's going on?
[more inside]posted by steelbuddha at 8:15 AM PST - 9 comments
Is there a WordPress plugin that will let me make forms for people to fill in, and then dump the results to the database instead of emailing the results to me? I want reports with Google Charts (specifically the US and World maps).
[more inside]posted by Wild_Eep at 8:08 AM PST - 6 comments
My newly formed band needs help--please help us find a good song to cover. We are three: one bass, one guitar, and one singer/guitar (female). We are all intermediate in skill (more or less).
[more inside]posted by verevi at 8:07 AM PST - 24 comments
Did your balding/receding kick into high gear at some point after a lifetime of very very slow loss? Is this unusual? Is something other than genetics causing this rapid loss?
[more inside]posted by Askr at 7:50 AM PST - 8 comments
We just hired a nanny. It's costing me half my take home but we think our only solution for day care. Is there anything we should know about taxes or anything else for that matter???
posted by beccaj at 7:11 AM PST - 5 comments
My shower curtain liner chases me while I am taking a shower. It has a few little magnets that are supposed to keep it attached to the tub, but they're not enough. What can I do?
[more inside]posted by amfea at 7:08 AM PST - 15 comments
I want to start taking birth control, but I'm afraid of potential side effects. I really do not want mood swings, weight gain and I especially do not want bigger boobs. What if I start on the Nuvaring and my boobs go up a cup size, if I stop taking it, will they go back to their normal size?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:30 AM PST - 21 comments
So I met this guy at burning man. We WERE on alot of drugs but I felt like I'd known him forever. Now a week later, I can't get him out of my head & it's driving me crazy.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:30 AM PST - 17 comments
Twin Cities mefites: Where can I find locally grown apples that are safe for a pregnant woman? Looking for an orchard, not a market. (Other hot tips on finding local, seasonal foods for a mother-to-be appreciated if you have them!)
[more inside]posted by caution live frogs at 6:23 AM PST - 6 comments
Why should energy supply companies bother making people houses greener when they are essentially reducing demand for their good? (quite a UK based question)
[more inside]posted by henry.oswald at 6:16 AM PST - 11 comments
[event planning filter] i'm putting together a rough budget for a week-long workshop in sharm el-sheikh, egypt, and i'm having trouble finding the rates for a hotel conference room...
[more inside]posted by jus7brea7he at 6:07 AM PST - 2 comments
I need some sleep advice: I a 37 year old man and on this past Saturday night, I pulled an all-niter to finish a project (haven't stayed up all night for 7 years). I took a ~2hr nap Sunday afternoon, and then couldn't sleep all night. I also just upped my dosage of Vyvanse. There's also more detail inside. Please help me get back through today and back on track.
[more inside]posted by 4ster at 5:25 AM PST - 8 comments
I'm looking to make outdoor wallpaper for a temporary-but-not-super-short-term installation. Anything from flypostering advice to more pricey suggestions would be very much appreciated, adhesive to printing to paper. Oh yeah, and it's for Ireland in the autumn/winter.
[more inside]posted by carbide at 4:53 AM PST - 2 comments
Our companies IT department can proxy into my computer from1500 miles away and see what I have on it and make changes etc. How does this work? Is it a software program or more a matter of them identifying their computer with the same information (you know, that number that all computers have , their address?) as mine?
posted by tinbigd at 3:20 AM PST - 12 comments
My dog has Babesia Gibsoni. I also have a rabbit. Can this disease be transmitted to rabbits?
posted by friedbeef at 1:19 AM PST - 2 comments
September 7
What's an editorial plan? Do topic-focused weblogs (like the Gawker Media ones) have one? How do they work out what sort of content goes on their blog?
[more inside]posted by divabat at 11:35 PM PST - 3 comments
Google Groups denied two requests to add new subscribers to a listserv. Can I appeal this decision? Or, failing that, is there a way to see the two lists of emails that it denied?
[more inside]posted by Phire at 9:00 PM PST - 5 comments
Am I required to charge sales tax for clothing sold from a home-based eBay business out of New York City?
[more inside]posted by kmtiszen at 8:31 PM PST - 2 comments
I really enjoy listening to Bob Dylan's older music (pre 1970) and Im wondering are there any other artists (past or present) that would be of any interest to me? Im looking more towards folk than rock, more acoustical than electric but any recommendations would be great!
Thanks!
posted by Groovytimes at 7:59 PM PST - 42 comments
Low-Budget Lesbian Space Adventure...filter: What was the name of this late-90s Northern Virginia community access channel show?
[more inside]posted by el_lupino at 7:56 PM PST - 8 comments
The topic has been covered here before, but the answer to this specific question remains elusive: Is there a difference between expensive Tempurpedic mattresses and the generic memory foam ones?
[more inside]posted by wetpaint at 7:53 PM PST - 16 comments
Thinking of switching from Comcast cable modem to DSL for broadband--will I notice the difference?
[more inside]posted by bdk3clash at 7:31 PM PST - 15 comments
Do you have a career that allows a great deal of flexibility? What is it? How do you get it?
[more inside]posted by btkuhn at 7:25 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me make sense of my career. Advertising copywriter, now working in marketing agency as a creative whatsit, also an About.com guide on the side. I want to do more stuff like the latter, want to dump the former. What should I be doing to get there?
[more inside]posted by micketymoc at 7:10 PM PST - 2 comments
Mac friendly frequent flier mile tracking software? Is it available.
posted by dougiedd at 6:08 PM PST - 3 comments
My wife and I are (probably) moving into a newly-built apartment in a month or so. Here in Korea, brand new units tend to reek for a while of chemicals from glue and particle board and so on. Help us minimize the chemical haze!
[more inside]posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 5:33 PM PST - 4 comments
My three-year-old daughter talks loud. Loud. LOUD. Any parenting tips/tricks on encouraging quieter communication?
[more inside]posted by jbickers at 5:23 PM PST - 29 comments
Is there any sort of freeware program (online, installed on computer, php, mysql, anything) for me to save phrases in English, and then their translation in a certain language? In some kind of tidy, tabled format? I tried a wiki but I quickly tired of formatting each entry in order to produce a tidy table. Ideally, I'd like to be able to just plug in the phrases and go.
posted by Xere at 4:34 PM PST - 9 comments
Can anyone offer some good advice on how to sing while playing bass or drums? I play bass, but it seems like advice from drummers would be in tune with what I'm trying to do.
[more inside]posted by freshwater_pr0n at 4:22 PM PST - 11 comments
Being the ever-spreading global phenomenon that it is, it gets harder & harder to stay on top of all the amazing hiphop music that is coming out from all corners of the globe. Please to tell me about your recent favorite international hiphop acts.
[more inside]posted by jammy at 4:17 PM PST - 20 comments
I am having to move out of were I am living at the end of this week and have been having trouble finding a new place to live in Olympia. I have tried both the internet and local paper but still have not found anything that I think would work for me any ideas?
[more inside]posted by CollegeNelson at 3:55 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for some small cheap device that will work OK to record quality audio.
[more inside]posted by oneous at 3:51 PM PST - 9 comments
Double the Windows problems - creating a shortcut to CMD at a specific folder, and what's up with Desktop horizontal selecting?
[more inside]posted by curagea at 3:45 PM PST - 4 comments
Because of all the crap that’s going on with ISPs blocking BitTorrent users and putting in bandwidth caps, I’m getting a second home Internet connection. What’s the easiest way to manage this, and is there a router (either hardware or software) that can be configured to send different types of traffic over different connections?
[more inside]posted by baggers at 3:03 PM PST - 10 comments
I have just moved to Paris and am not at all familiar with the area. I am in need of a black dress for a wedding that I am in at the end of the month but can't find anything for a reasonable price. If anyone knows of a good place to find nice dress for 200EUR and under I would greatly appreciate the help.
posted by Vanna79 at 2:58 PM PST - 6 comments
A few [somewhat random] instances of shortness of breath earlier in my life. What could they have been?
[more inside]posted by Autarky at 2:46 PM PST - 4 comments
Are nipple piercings attractive on straight men? (I have no qualms with LGBT persons with nipple piercings, but that doesn't happen to apply to me.)
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:20 PM PST - 84 comments
For nearly a decade now, I've avoided all leather goods for ethical and aesthetic reasons. But I'm at a point where I'm sick of wearing canvas athletic shoes and imitation leather dress shoes (which are often ill fitting and, frankly, silly looking), and am looking to have my guilt assuaged so I can return to wearing leather.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:20 PM PST - 28 comments
Any cigar afficianados out there want to share some recommendations? Looking for inexpensive quality cigars (roughly $2 a stick). Hand rolled, please.
[more inside]posted by quanta and qualia at 2:20 PM PST - 6 comments
Is it normal in the UK for a job to start with a one-year contract before becoming permanent? What about if the job was advertised as permanent and the one-year contract clause wasn't mentioned until the job had been accepted and the new employee had already moved and begun working?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:19 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there a common sense guide to symptoms requiring immediate medical attention?
[more inside]posted by waraw at 12:51 PM PST - 23 comments
How do I choose an exterminator who will make this episode of
Tom and Jerry end once and for all?
[more inside]posted by brina at 12:44 PM PST - 3 comments
On TV shows like COPS, what gives the cameraman standing to enter a private citizen's home?
[more inside]posted by fogster at 12:32 PM PST - 13 comments
I have just discovered the world of incoming links tools like Marketleap which check incoming links to my site. There are several, and Marketleap confirms this for search engines like Yahoo, AlltheWeb, etc. But Marketleap and Seocentro.com - the two links tools I've checked - list zero incoming links from Google. Google Analytics is tracking the site; the site appears on a Google search; but a Google search for link:(mywebsite).com brings up a big fat "0" on Google. What could be the explanation for this?
posted by Holly at 12:19 PM PST - 2 comments
I sell stuff on the internet and use a hosted shopping cart service. (Shopify) It's great except that it doesn't have options for affiliates. I have fans/friends who would like to link to my items for a cut. Is there an online service I can add to my store and use to track such things?
posted by clango at 11:28 AM PST - 3 comments
My girlfriend and I had a really bad flight and United's customer appreciation website gives us three choices: $250 dollars off a domestic flight (50 states, PR, Virgin Islands), 20% off an international flight (I'm assuming at full published rate) or 10,000 miles.
What should we do? posted by gilgamix at 11:18 AM PST - 16 comments
I know that lots of Mefites blog and I thought It would be interesting to try to destill the knowledge and wisdom that people have about blogging.
[more inside]posted by Foci for Analysis at 10:55 AM PST - 10 comments
What is the best solution for having a whole bunch of hard drives and being able to easily swap them around?
[more inside]posted by GleepGlop at 10:19 AM PST - 12 comments
How do I choose a higher streaming rate when I'm using Netflix's "Watch Now" feature? Right now I'm using a 768 connection, and it's fine for everyday life, except that I can't watch netflix watch now movies in a decent quality. I don't mind waiting for my computer to buffer the entire thing before I watch it, but I can't find a way to choose the stream that I want.
[more inside]posted by razdrez at 9:31 AM PST - 5 comments
What are some jobs that someone with a background in audio editing/production could apply for, that don't involve public radio?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:33 AM PST - 5 comments
I am trying to construct a index with variables such as population density, population age, gross individual income and the likes. Yet as it is my first attempt, I certainly could use directions to books/websites/papers on the subject. A more detailed explanation with math details is avaiable inside.
[more inside]posted by elpapacito at 6:12 AM PST - 6 comments
I am doing a dissertation on family business succession planning, I am looking for good statistics on the numbers and importance of family businesses globally and in the UK.
[more inside]posted by trashcan at 5:09 AM PST - 1 comments
After a routine pap test and pelvic exam my doctor is sending me for an ultrasound because he thinks I have an enlarged uterus. I am not pregnant. My google-fu only turns up information on uterine fibroids. So what does it mean to have an enlarged uterus and is it bad?
[more inside]posted by Kioki-Silver at 2:39 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm trying to replicate the setup of an existing blog by copying over the wordpress folder and database using an SQL export.
After I got the site up and running, I discovered that a lot of posts were abruptly cut off. A little bit of investigation showed that the posts had got truncated wherever some special characters appeared like - and ' .
[more inside]posted by your mildly obsessive average geek at 2:23 AM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone help me track down this Cicero quote? I believe it is in a letter, to his son (?), saying something along the lines of: science is great and all, but why study the course of the stars when you don't know what's in your own soul first?
[more inside]posted by ac at 12:57 AM PST - 5 comments
i want to live/work with indigenous peoples in the amazon, write literature, and honor my immigrant parents by avoiding a hedonistic/freewheeling lifestyle. how do i do all these things?
[more inside]posted by jiayeeng at 12:10 AM PST - 19 comments
September 6
I'll be in San Francisco for a week, how should I plan for moving there four months later and should I move elsewhere?
[more inside]posted by christopherbdnk at 11:47 PM PST - 12 comments
How does one make the transition between "college student" and business professional" without being wasteful?
[more inside]posted by DonSlice at 9:22 PM PST - 23 comments
data.kluge.filter -- I have many, many Firefox bookmarks. I'd really like to switch my bookmarking system to Zotero, which seems much more powerful. Have you already solved this? Can you figure out a chain of format conversions that will get me from point FF to point Z?
[more inside]posted by pluckemin at 9:21 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for suggestions for monosyllabic girl names that are more unique/interesting than things like "Ann" or "Jane" or "Sue" but still familiar enough that my as-yet-unnamed fetus won't have to go through life spelling out BOTH her first and last names for people. (She'll have my husband's last name to deal with--something like Dziewolrgjeoaezkxyzski.)
[more inside]posted by mere at 8:30 PM PST - 84 comments
Should I take it personally if a female friend of mine locks the door whenever she uses my bathroom (and we're the only ones in my apt)?
[more inside]posted by mpls2 at 7:24 PM PST - 56 comments
Any tried and true solutions/methods for removing deodorant build-up from the armpit area of T-shirts?
[more inside]posted by karizma at 6:35 PM PST - 16 comments
I've got an upconverting DVD player hooked up to an HDTV via an HDMI cable. I can't get the closed captions to display at all, and I know I'm not the
only person to
have this
problem. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by Faint of Butt at 5:35 PM PST - 7 comments
[Novel Filter] If you are a soldier in active combat and a family member back home dies, what is the military's policy for supporting you while you come to terms with this personal loss?
[more inside]posted by ilikecookies at 5:13 PM PST - 9 comments
This afternoon my mac mini started going a bit weird. The screen is all corrupted. The actual mouse pointer stays solid as does the beachball. But behind is covered in weird pixels.
[more inside]posted by twistedonion at 4:50 PM PST - 6 comments
Many questions have been asked about removing wax from carpet, but what about from...plant material. I accidentally dropped some...oregano...into the wax puddle of a burning candle. surprisinly valuable, expensive oregano. After removing the chunk of herb from the puddle, the wax hardened around it. Is there any way to dissolve/dissipate/remove the wax without harming my plant material?
posted by captain cosine at 4:25 PM PST - 16 comments
There was once a great website listing nearly all of the upcoming metal and hardcore shows on the East Coast, or at least the Mid-Atlantic region. What was it? Is it still active?
posted by Inspector.Gadget at 3:58 PM PST - 3 comments
I think Hurricane Gustav killed my Wii. I lost power during the storm for five days and now the Wii won't come on. The "standby" light doesn't even glow.
[more inside]posted by ColdChef at 3:39 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I track outbound clicks without Javascript and without robbing my linkees of linkjuice?
[more inside]posted by kristi at 3:26 PM PST - 6 comments
My 4 year old has cold sores inside of his mouth and they are understandably driving him crazy. What can we do to give him some comfort? Homeopathic or pharmaceutical suggestions both welcome.
posted by odragul at 1:48 PM PST - 33 comments
My wife's birthday is coming up and I would like suggestions for a decent weekend lodging/activities, September 19-21, in eastern Long Island, preferably near the beach. We will not have a car, so bus or train accessibility is important.
posted by billtron at 1:31 PM PST - 2 comments
Help me make some corn on the cob that doesn't come out stiff. Looking for tried and true methods for boiling or BBQing corn on the cob.
[more inside]posted by B(oYo)BIES at 1:21 PM PST - 36 comments
What are the words to this
Sesame Street Song? - We hear "Everybody loves [something], as sure as [something] loves [something], and googling for lyrics isn't helping fill in the blanks.
posted by Artw at 12:56 PM PST - 11 comments
Can we get area rugs (or custom cut+bound remnants) to cover our apartment's ugly carpet that won't bubble up or fall apart?
[more inside]posted by Brian Puccio at 12:21 PM PST - 5 comments
Trying to download MAMP 1.7.1 Intel version from
this page, but its going at abut 7k per second and timing out after about a megabyte. Does anyone have a mirror for it that works or happen to have the zip/tar from downloading it previously that can FTP or dropfile it to me?
posted by Chuck Cheeze at 11:50 AM PST - 4 comments
Would it be possible to replace the satellite speakers in
this Logitech system, with
these professional reference speakers, and then connect all this to a PC?
[more inside]posted by wigglin at 11:39 AM PST - 8 comments
Choosing a safe(r) bank? I've been using WaMu as my primary checking/savings for years. There's lots of noise about them being on the list institutions vulnerable to failure. My secondary regional bank also just got downgraded to one step above junk. I'm happy the FDIC is there, but as a freelancer, I think it'd be especially bad to have my deposits locked up for a while. So, where and how should I be looking?
[more inside]posted by weston at 11:27 AM PST - 23 comments
I've just found out second-hand that someone is planning on making a film out of one of my short stories. Which is fine, I suppose, presuming he actually does ask my permission, and presuming it's strictly an amateur not-for-profit film. My question is -- if I
do give my permission, will that harm any rights I have to the story? Suppose I wanted to sell the rights to a "real" movie of the story someday -- will giving my permission here mean I've given up the film rights entirely?
posted by webmutant at 11:00 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm launching a tabletop D&D game later this month, and it's my first time DMing what I'm hoping will be a long campaign. How can I keep things organized?
[more inside]posted by daveqat at 10:40 AM PST - 10 comments
Whose translation of Rilke's "Eranna an Sappho" begins "O you fierce far-flinging hurler / Like a spear among domestic things / I lay among my kin"? Googling has turned up a few translations but none of them is the right one. I have Mitchell's
Selected Poetry of RMR but it doesn't include "Eranna an Sappho".
[more inside]posted by kenko at 10:33 AM PST - 5 comments
Lice exposure: Could I have got it? It's been a week since I might have been exposed, and no itching so far. Also, should I boil all my property, that was briefly in the buggy house?
[more inside]posted by Phalene at 10:14 AM PST - 14 comments
I work in IT in an industry that is currently suffering (forestry in Canada), because of that, the current computer replacement schedule (of approx 2500 computers) has moved from a 3 or 4 year schedule to 5-7 years. I am also *just* starting a course in microeconomics. I'd like to learn, and at the same time create a graph and information to understand and be able to explain the opportunity cost of this move.
[more inside]posted by Kickstart70 at 10:09 AM PST - 7 comments
I am compiling a dvd with 40 volumes of a journal (in PDF format) on it for distribution to members of my state archaeological association. I have a master introduction with table of contents and hyperlinks to the individual PDF files. I am having trouble making the links work. What's the best way to do this?
[more inside]posted by Diachronic at 7:39 AM PST - 6 comments
My wife starts a new contracting job next week. I am looking for a good calculator to formulate how much should be set aside for taxes. I've Googled with no good solution. Is there a formula you use? If you are an independent contractor do you have any tips?
posted by Macboy at 7:24 AM PST - 13 comments
Where can I buy reasonably cheap, reliable air filters for my 1997 Saturn SL2? I would prefer to walk into a store where I can talk to someone. I live on the border of Cuyahoga and Lake County near Cleveland, Ohio, if anyone wants to give region-specific advice.
[more inside]posted by RobotHeart at 7:10 AM PST - 5 comments
For some reason, my MacBook pro suddenly won't let me use standard shortcuts- i.e. cntrl-x for cut, ctrl-v for paste, etc.- on any program, including MS Word and web browsers.
[more inside]posted by foxy_hedgehog at 5:54 AM PST - 9 comments
Several spaceships enter a region of space and disapear. Another spaceship goes to investigate, containing humans and other futuristic sentient species. They find themselves at the bottom of an ocean that is composed of deuterium isotope water. There are sentient creatures living on the ocean floor. Later, two humans are captured by a group of cockroachy creatures. Hilarity ensues. In the end, they escape. A sequel seems possible. What is the book? Who is it by? Is there a sequel?
posted by lazy robot at 3:02 AM PST - 7 comments
Will they take my watch away at the airport? It is digital Casio Pathfinder with a barometer, thermometer, compass, and altimeter. I'm flying in about 6 hours, and I really don't want to lose my watch, but I want to take it with me.
posted by The World Famous at 1:23 AM PST - 15 comments
How to surf discretely at work? Looking for a replacement for WorkFriendly and Ghostzilla...
[more inside]posted by m2002 at 12:55 AM PST - 15 comments
One year at the Indianapolis 500, there was a huge pileup during the start which took out a lot of cars. As I remember it, it was such a mess, with so many cars wrecked, that they called off the race for the rest of that day, and started over the next day. And they allowed every car which was still operational to race, even those which hadn't qualified, just to get enough cars for a reasonable field. What year was that?
posted by Steven C. Den Beste at 12:33 AM PST - 4 comments
September 5
I have a tub of "white type" miso paste. What are some yummy things I can do with it?
posted by sevenyearlurk at 11:56 PM PST - 13 comments
I need to set up an online test that seems to be different than what many free testing tools or open source modules don't do out of the box.
[more inside]posted by spartacusroosevelt at 9:39 PM PST - 6 comments
What options do I have for a good web- (preferred) or desktop(Windows)-based RSS reader that has good options for managing older posts within feeds?
[more inside]posted by fsmontenegro at 9:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Some YouTube videos download *painfully* slow (5-12kb/s) while others will stream just fine near 200kb/s. I've had friends try and watch the videos that are trouble for me, and they work for them. Can anybody else confirm these problems? Is there a certain YouTube server that Verizon is throttling in Philadelphia, or is it just a routing problem?
[more inside]posted by excitementMD at 8:38 PM PST - 6 comments
Shoulder hairs. I hate 'em. But I'm getting older and I'm getting more of them. Is there any easy way to get rid of them?
[more inside]posted by bardic at 7:23 PM PST - 10 comments
[Old-man-space-donut-filter] I remember seeing a music video (I think linked off a mefi post) that featured an old man in a space ship and a donut with sprinkles. It was very surreal. What was it?
posted by PaperDragon at 7:05 PM PST - 7 comments
Looking for suggestions on how to treat iron deficiency anemia secondary to Crohn's Disease. Problem: Iron supplements make me constipated, and last time it got so bad I wound up in hospital. Any suggestions on how to get iron without getting 'blocked up'? I need to take in a lot of iron -fast-
[more inside]posted by gilsonal at 6:33 PM PST - 19 comments
Arlington, VA filter: My wife had a parking lot mishap when a lamp post jumped out in front of her car; now we need to find a good collision repair place.
[more inside]posted by UrbanEconomist at 6:33 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to find a copy of Farewell to Nova Scotia by an old (1990s) Nova Scotia punk band called The Donner Party Reunion.
[more inside]posted by pookzilla at 5:33 PM PST - 3 comments
What are some (at least slightly) healthy alternatives to muffins, pudding, cupcakes and chocolate?
Everybody I know favours savoury -- but I favour the sweet stuff! My attempts to eat well eventually derail because while I have lots of healthy savoury options, I've got no healthy sweet options.
[more inside]posted by mjao at 4:49 PM PST - 38 comments
How can I turn A4 paper into American letter size? Is there a simple fold I can use to do this? I know an origami fold to turn letter into A4, but I would like the opposite.
posted by dbooster at 3:02 PM PST - 7 comments
FurnitureFilter: I need to replace a busted chest of drawers, and am having trouble finding what I want. I'm looking for DEEP drawers; either a 3-4 drawer lateral file cabinet that looks like a dresser, or a dresser with drawers like a lateral file cabinet.
[more inside]posted by penciltopper at 2:14 PM PST - 6 comments
I know about spider veins (those tiny, flat blue/red/purple lines) and varicose veins (raised, lumpy veins). I know that these can be treated with laser or sclerotherapy. But what do you call faint blue bruising that seems to follow the path of blood vessels but is neither sharply defined nor raised? And how can you treat it?
[more inside]posted by wexford_arts at 2:10 PM PST - 3 comments
PortlandFilter: I'm looking for inexpensive lodgings (less than $75/night during the week) in Portland, OR, for October. I'll be exploring the city without a car, so close and easy access to public transportation is a must. Bonus question: Know any good dance clubs there?
[more inside]posted by faunafrailty at 1:59 PM PST - 18 comments
I'm going to Chicago, Sunday - Wednesday. What geeky/techie things should I not miss while I'm there?
[more inside]posted by fritley at 1:42 PM PST - 16 comments
I'd like to create a website for my book club. I'd like for it to have a message board, so we don't have to keep sending out mass emails to our 10 members. What is a reliable (and cheap!) hosting service I can use that will provide this?
posted by miltoncat at 1:30 PM PST - 19 comments
StageCraftFilter / EngineeringFilter. What is the best way to safely elevate a 4' x 8'
rigid platform (theatrical) to about five feet from the stage? Currently, I have it situated atop four 4x4 posts, each five foot tall, each at a corner, bolts through the frame of the platform and the post. The posts are connected by 4' long 2x4s in front and back (about halfway down), and 8' long 2x4s on either side (halfway down). This works, but only just. It is not stable. I'm not putting an actor on a wobbly platform. So what else should be done to stabilize this contraption?
[more inside]posted by grabbingsand at 1:15 PM PST - 14 comments
What is this book/short story from my childhood? A gambler learns to see through playing cards by holding them up to candle light. In the end he ends up throwing all of his winnings off of a balcony.
[more inside]posted by GaGaLoc at 1:12 PM PST - 12 comments
My one-year old is a beautiful kid. Really. Should we try to get him into modeling or acting? I want to hear the good and the bad.
[more inside]posted by Spyder's Game at 12:05 PM PST - 22 comments
How can I encourage my girlfriend to start exercising and eating better without hurting her feelings?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:02 PM PST - 72 comments
After practicing law for six years, I'm very interested in becoming a law librarian. I'm struggling with the jump; especially the decision to go back to school.
[more inside]posted by GPF at 12:02 PM PST - 13 comments
My friend, who hasn't lived in Texas for decades, was dismayed to learn that there was a longstanding warrant for her arrest in Texas for a traffic violation she could not have committed. The warrant's for not paying a fine. (She thinks someone stole her driver's license and identity.)
[more inside]posted by johngoren at 10:59 AM PST - 15 comments
What to do with a new laptop to make it run as well as possible?
What unnecessary MS or HP bloatware should I remove? What should I install? (I'm talking utilities or system accessories, not functional programs like Firefox or an office suite, etc.) Or something in the hardware?
[more inside]posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 10:48 AM PST - 10 comments
BirdFilter: Looking out over Watt's Cove in Tenants Harbor, Maine I keep seeing a flock of small birds flying back and forth. They look to be brownish in color but then! They briefly flash silver at the slightest change in direction. Any ideas?
posted by ryecatcher at 10:12 AM PST - 5 comments
I want a button to toggle my MacBook function keys (much technical info inside)
[more inside]posted by range at 9:48 AM PST - 8 comments
Radon in new home: a newly built home has tested very high for radon -- 16 in the basement and 8 on the first floor. EPA safe level is below 4. How dangerous is radon really, particularly for preschool age children, in terms of a percentage risk for developing cancer? How effective is radon remediation? What technical questions or specs should I insist on and double check? Are there any remediation methods that anyone recommends, that are particularly effective, or that would amount to overkill? Are there any remediation methods that don't work well? And good or bad side effects of radon remediation?
posted by Pastabagel at 8:57 AM PST - 15 comments
My boss has several hundred photos both in digital and printed format that she would like to be put into a professional digital music video/slideshow. She's not tech-savvy enough to do this herself and I don't particularly want to attempt it either. Are there any places that would provide this service?
[more inside]posted by pinksoftsoap at 8:49 AM PST - 4 comments
As a man, does talking to a woman about your adventures with other women put you on the friends ladder?
[more inside]posted by harwons at 8:13 AM PST - 74 comments
Where's the best place to keep up-to-date on amateur cooking competitions around the United States?
[more inside]posted by nitsuj at 8:03 AM PST - 1 comments
I'm looking for a facebook application that will update my profile each time I post on my blog, ideally with the first sentence or two of that post included in my profile.
[more inside]posted by veggieboy at 7:38 AM PST - 20 comments
What does it take to convert a house from natural gas to electricity for the stove, dryer, hot water tank, etc.?
[more inside]posted by AllieTessKipp at 7:26 AM PST - 18 comments
DisplayColorFilter. Two Apple Cinema Displays on one Power Mac. One display has a blue color cast. What do I do?
[more inside]posted by MarshallPoe at 7:10 AM PST - 9 comments
Glasses-and-contacts wearers: I've just been outfitted with my first pair of distance-vision specs, and the world is crystal clear again. The problem is, everything in a 1 meter radius is a blur. What to do?
[more inside]posted by Gordion Knott at 6:46 AM PST - 10 comments
What is the relationship between the turkish people and the mongolian people? This is a bit of an open-ended question, as I'm not sure I have enough information about this to more effectively ask the question.
[more inside]posted by ChabonJabon at 6:29 AM PST - 14 comments
How do Americans vote when they are overseas? I live in Australia and my husband works with a young guy who is a US citizen. He'd like to vote in the upcoming election, but has never voted before and has no idea how to do an absentee vote from overseas. Where do we look to find this info, and has anyone had problems doing this before? Do you need to sort it out ahead of time?
posted by harriet vane at 5:24 AM PST - 6 comments
Tools for a scientific publisher to provide usage statistics for its subscribers? Is this a good idea?
[more inside]posted by chillmost at 4:38 AM PST - 3 comments
September 4
Our 20 pound monster of a cat had to be injected with a tranquilizer today at the vet. Afterwards, we were told not to give him any food or water until tomorrow. Google searches have turned up plenty of suggestions for how to tranquilize one's pet, but nothing mentioning not letting them eat or drink. We're obviously going to do as the vet says, but this cat has a
darling habit of clawing furniture and knocking things off shelves when his dish is empty, so I can't help but wonder why. Any ideas?
posted by tomatofruit at 11:22 PM PST - 12 comments
(old?) Vancouver Buddhist-style "ketchup gluten" recipe. How do they cook the gluten with the sauce-which-isn't-a-sauce?
[more inside]posted by porpoise at 11:09 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm looking for a book I read as a pre-teen around 1977. It was a coming of age story about a girl who was having problems so she went to this big tree and I think she pressed against it and then went into some fantasy world where she became some kind of indian girl or primative girl and she went on adventures. I always wanted to know the name....can anyone remember this book? What I remember most was that the tree was the secret gate to moving back and forth into these two worlds. And also that as the indian, she had to live a very rustic life.
Thanks.
Lynn
posted by lynnie-the-pooh at 11:03 PM PST - 10 comments
I am in the process of scanning about 1,500 photos from my life (thank you Epson auto feeder) and am now tasked with organizing them into a useful digital library. The order is almost completely random, and while I can organize them by subject into folders, what I really need is a program that will let me drag and drop thumbnails into the order that I want them and then rename the files so that they remain in that order. Does anyone know of such a software program or have any other suggestions for doing this? And I'm on a Mac (Leopard), but have Parallels if need be. Thanks!
Seth
posted by SethLeonard at 11:03 PM PST - 14 comments
I am a composer looking to score a piece for orchestra and Soprano Voice. I wrote it in English, and after a bit of reading attempted to translate it into latin using a dictionary and grammar book. It's not gonna be perfect, but I gave it an honest attempt, and hope the metafilter community can help me to streamline it and help me with some grammer isses I don't understand (ie.ablative or accusitive). thanks much! (by the way, the meter is 4/4 and a slow tempo,flowing legato melody, but once I have a working translation I'll make it fit)
[more inside]posted by FireStyle at 10:16 PM PST - 3 comments
I want to learn French in Morocco/Mauritania/Mali - I need suggestions of a place to live...
[more inside]posted by iamck at 9:32 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm die-hard military, but I'm also die-hard gay. With the election coming up, how do I show my military friends what this election means to me as a gay man?
[more inside]posted by matty at 9:27 PM PST - 36 comments
I'm due to present a scientific poster at a conference in about two weeks. I'm overextended and don't have the time to make it myself. Is there a company that will write text, make charts, do the graphic design, and help me with printing?
[more inside]posted by oceanmorning at 8:48 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm pregnant, and having a horrible time coming to terms with this new maternal identity. I know having a baby changes everything, etc., etc., but is it possible to become a mom and still stay, well, yourself?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:25 PM PST - 33 comments
Can I be allergic to my own sweat? The past couple summers I've developed itchy rashes on my neck, forehead and inside my elbows. I saw a dermatologist in January when, naturally, I had no symptoms. He actually implied that I was imagining this rash (!) and offered no remedies. Recently a biologist friend suggested I might be allergic to my own perspiration, and I'm increasingly feeling that the evidence supports this. Can this be true?
posted by carterk at 8:17 PM PST - 21 comments
Should I continue trying to motivate my partner, ambition-wise? Should I try harder to encourage him / accept him for who he is, or is this a sign our values are just too different?
[more inside]posted by Weng at 7:58 PM PST - 15 comments
The a/c in my car died about 2 years ago. I'm moving to the desert [SE corner of CA], so now this is a problem. I have no car knowledge, and no money. How can I fix my a/c?
[more inside]posted by shinyshiny at 7:44 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm looking for a very sturdy bed frame to replace one that recently broke while in use. I REALLY do not want this to happen again, so I need suggestions for a VERY sturdy, quiet bed for less than $500.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:41 PM PST - 4 comments
I don't have any interest in following sports, but the people I meet for interviews and networking do.
How do I play the part?
[more inside]posted by abdulf at 6:50 PM PST - 28 comments
I'm moving to Colorado near Breckenridge for the winter (Nov - Mar/Apr). What towns should I check out and where should I search?
[more inside]posted by SampleSize at 6:30 PM PST - 3 comments
First time living alone, and just got my first electric bill... what's using so much power? How much power does my computer really use?
[more inside]posted by Kosh at 6:27 PM PST - 35 comments
2002 Toyota Camry, 64K miles. No previous symptoms.
After a long drive, I stopped two minutes, then tried to restart the car. Nothing. Electric systems got a little screwy: windows wouldn't go down, clock and radio stations reset, automatic shifter stuck, as did key (wouldn't come out of ignition). Strange. But then all that stuff started working again (100% ok), but car still wouldn't start. At this point, I'd get a metallic staccato sound, but no turning over.
Jump start worked perfectly, car drove home perfectly (note: it was night at this point, and my headlights were on) EXCEPT when I flicked my brights for a sec. Mayhem ensued...car kept running, but laggy/weird, and speedometer went dead and random dashboard lights went on. After a few minutes, all returned to normal. I got home, parked, shut off car, and tried to restart (headlights off, of course). Nothing.
Is this alternator?
thanks!!!
posted by jimmyjimjim at 6:19 PM PST - 20 comments
What are the (sensors, recorders?) things that look like metal cake covers (short, wide cylinders) sitting on fence-posts, mostly in rangeland in the Western USA?
[more inside]posted by dolface at 5:12 PM PST - 9 comments
Asking for a very close friend: A married lesbian couple, friends of mine, have invited me to be the sperm donor for their first child.
[more inside]posted by Baby_Balrog at 5:07 PM PST - 22 comments
Going to a conference in Sydney next week. Can anyone recommend some good cheap single serve eats in CBD? (Will probably live off foodcourts in Haymarket but was wondering if there's anything some native Sydneysiders could recommend.)
posted by BAKERSFIELD! at 4:51 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a reasonable English translation of Goethe's "
The Sorrows of Young Werther" in the 1787 version?
Thomas Carlyle and the nowadays authoritative translation by Burton Pike both used the 1774 version, but Goethe went thoroughly over it for his Complete Works. Online and printed editions fail in most cases to tell the version used. Can you recommend a book or even an online source?
posted by Wolfen at 4:32 PM PST - 4 comments
HUGE economic pressures combined with ruthless credit card companies: about to be bankrupt AGAIN what should I DO?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:02 PM PST - 14 comments
My SO and I got into a few dumb arguments in front of my parents while visiting their home over the weekend. How do I work on repairing the damage between SO and my parents?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:02 PM PST - 16 comments
My birthday is coming up, and in my search for something novel and exciting to do I was told that somewhere in Seattle (possibly in the Lake Union area) there is a restaurant where you can bring a group of people, select a menu, learn how to prepare it, and then feast on the fruits of your labor. Does anyone have ANY idea if this place exists, and if so where it is??? Google has failed me utterly.
posted by evilcupcakes at 3:54 PM PST - 6 comments
Why do so many of the celebrity/gossip blogs use the same phrasing for post titles (ex: "Lindsey Lohan is Cured", "Tyra Banks is Angry", "David Duchovny is Addicted to Porn")?
[more inside]posted by deern the headlice at 3:46 PM PST - 11 comments
Searching for something Bill Clinton once said, when he was on Oprah. Help me find this quote!
[more inside]posted by gursky at 3:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Another JobFilter question.
I have had a couple emails worth of contact with a person who is looking for a bookstore manager position
[more inside]posted by highfidelity at 3:02 PM PST - 4 comments
Help me become a master of Google Analytics - especially as it pertains to time spent in sections of a site, etc...
[more inside]posted by twiggy at 2:26 PM PST - 4 comments
Some journalist once said something to the effect of, "What happened today that didn't happen yesterday. That's what news is. Start typing." Who was the journalist, and what was the exact quote?
[more inside]posted by grrarrgh00 at 2:21 PM PST - 2 comments
So this morning I took my lunch out of the fridge and bagged it up so I could take it to work. But I totally spaced out and left it sitting on the kitchen counter. Think itll still be good when I get home tonight?
[more inside]posted by ElmerFishpaw at 1:43 PM PST - 22 comments
I have users logging into XOOPS running on IIS, and have an instance of the Jetty JSP webserver configured to serve up Eclipse's Infocenter system. How can I set up security so that no users can view the Jetty-served content without being authenticated first in a XOOPS session off of IIS?
[more inside]posted by tra at 1:37 PM PST - 3 comments
What are the specific tax loopholes that Obama intends to close, and how much money does each of those 'loopholes' account for?
This article by FactCheck.org indicates that the Obama campaign estimates the revenue from tax reform at $80 billion - so where did that figure come from?
posted by mattholomew at 1:31 PM PST - 3 comments
Due to my nitpicks with Drupal, Joomla, etc, I want to learn to program a custom web content management system. I have very little programming experience, so where do I go from here?
[more inside]posted by Willie0248 at 1:13 PM PST - 13 comments
Which has been a more satisfying and productive use of your time, phone banking or door-to-door canvassing? Which do you feel is less intrusive?
[more inside]posted by J-Garr at 12:30 PM PST - 15 comments
So...my nineteen year old son just informed me that he is president of his college's abstinence club. I think that this is a huge mistake. How can I help my son get laid and see what he is missing?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:07 PM PST - 71 comments
Does your partner have certain situational phobias that prevent a flow of communication or avoidance of certain places such as being out too far, or avoiding elevators for fear they will break down? If so how do you handle it?
[more inside]posted by InterestedInKnowing at 11:57 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm trying to build an ultra-mobile DJ setup. What laptop can I get that has the lowest cost-to-usefulness ratio?
[more inside]posted by clcapps at 11:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Daughter is 16 and got her license a few months ago--she had her permit for a year before that and drove often with us (parents). So now we are looking at used cars for her--preferably under 10K, safe and decent city driving gas mileage. Of course she has her ideas--BMW, Jeep, Infinity, etc. Yeah right.
posted by sandra194 at 11:16 AM PST - 61 comments
I need a suggestion for a mobile phone that is very intuitive, has GPS and is a camera phone. Bonus points if it's kinda like OnStar, speaking directions aloud, and is affordable--under $250--although I don't know if that is possible...you tell me.
[more inside]posted by mumstheword at 10:57 AM PST - 6 comments
How can I get to class on time? It is the third week of the college semester, and I have already missed three classes because I've been so late that I couldn't bear to walk in the classroom door. I've walked in 3-15 minutes late already to a number of classes. Not good...
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:41 AM PST - 53 comments
I worked for five and a half months in France and never filed a French tax return. Am I in trouble?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 10:41 AM PST - 1 comments
On behalf of my parents, where is a source that they can use to look up short and sweet responses to counter to the attacks on Obama leveled by their Republican neighbors?
[more inside]posted by jeanmari at 10:35 AM PST - 21 comments
How can I print to my HP LaserJet 2100 (networked with a JetDirect 610N card) from any computer in my Mac network?
[more inside]posted by iknowizbirfmark at 10:28 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for suggestions of fun (such as
Church of Euthanasia) churches that I could easily become a minister of. Bonus question, has anyone been ordained in order to marry people in Canada (eg.
ULC), and if so, do you have any recommendations?
posted by imaswinger at 10:16 AM PST - 13 comments
How much leeway should I give a photographer who has already missed his OWN deadlines three times now?
[more inside]posted by brandoniain at 9:16 AM PST - 13 comments
Being a 21st Century kind of guy I find myself now doing long-term work for a few companies overseas (India and the U.K.). I would like to be able to open a bank account in each country and just get the money I need via ATM. I'm thinking that since the dollar sucks it would probably be better financially for me long term.
Is this a smart move? How hard is it for citizen of the US open a bank account in a foreign country?
Do I have to report that income? And if so will I end up getting taxed twice?
posted by chartreuse at 8:22 AM PST - 17 comments
How have you figured out what your passion(s) is/are in life, and how have you translated that into a successful career involving your passion(s)? I am intentionallly not including details about myself and my situation because I don't really want specific suggestions about what might be good career directions for myself or what interesting areas I might pursue. I'm looking more for concrete examples of what steps you've taken to find out what drives you, and how you were able to make a career out of that.
posted by entropic at 8:01 AM PST - 27 comments
Please help me understand the immense popularity of soccer (football, futbol) worldwide. And ...
[more inside]posted by netbros at 7:51 AM PST - 28 comments
I'm 24 years old and I don't really know how to swim. I can "not drown", but swimming is a no go. I need to fix this.
[more inside]posted by GilloD at 7:42 AM PST - 25 comments
I'm about to toss my current last name and take a different one, for non-marriage-related reasons. For what/how long do I need to tell people my "maiden" name so that they realize that I existed before recently?
[more inside]posted by thisjax at 6:25 AM PST - 14 comments
I'm a young (early 20s) gay guy living in San Francisco. I haven't come out yet, mainly because I don't feel like I have a supportive, positive social base to fall back on if everyone in my life turned away from me. I want to surrounded myself with the right kind of people such that I feel more comfortable being myself.
So, specifically, I want to get more involved with the LGBT community and more importantly I want to move beyond the scene and meet guys my age in normal social activities. For instance, I'd be interested in a hiking/outdoors kind of group.
I guess my question is, where do I start? How do I get involved?
posted by pacifica at 4:25 AM PST - 15 comments
Can we find a night's lodging late September in Mendocino, Jenner or anywhere in between for $150 or less?
posted by timeistight at 1:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Song Figuring Out Filter: a classicrock-ish song about some girl being evil. What's the one I'm thinking of?
[more inside]posted by GrubbyUtter at 1:49 AM PST - 29 comments
Some publisher used to do a set of volumes of great works, supposedly quality bindings, via a "We'll send you another volume each month, and if you cancel, the edition of Moby Dick is yours to keep" model. Who was that?
[more inside]posted by bartleby at 1:42 AM PST - 6 comments
We've been hacked! We were just about to upgrade the Joomla version, and then we get
this. Looks to be a ransom page, but we obviously want to reverse the hack. How do we do this?
[more inside]posted by wile e at 12:43 AM PST - 12 comments
September 3
How to solve the GREs-- not the test, but the registration! What happens if I don't show up to the test?
[more inside]posted by suedehead at 11:58 PM PST - 7 comments
Need to find an alternative to
MyHQ.com. MyHQ is a web-based homepage that is simply lists of links that you can add to, customize, and organize into categories. You set it as your homepage, and voila!, every place you regularly visit on the internet is right in front of you. Their site is currently down, which has happened before, but this time I fear its for reals. I am literally lost without it (not to mention the 100+ organized links that I no longer have access to).
[more inside]posted by iamkimiam at 10:30 PM PST - 19 comments
Will be moving to Beijing and would like to have high speed reliable internet service in my apartment. We'll likely be living in one of the US or HK developed apartments along Chao Yang park. I've worked with DSL connections in serviced apartments in Beijing and Shanghai and was not thrilled with the throughput (70kbs) or reliability. The Great Firewall is not an issue as far as completely blocking sites, but I'm sure it affects transfer speeds from the US sites I'd be accessing.
[more inside]posted by bleecker at 10:29 PM PST - 7 comments
Many years ago I remember reading a book that included a section on people's creative output, and there were graphs that indicated how old people were (composers, playwrights, etc.) when they produced their major works. The conclusion was something like, there is a limited volume of creative works a person can produce in one lifetime, regardless of
when in their life the works were produced. Does this ring any bells?
posted by Dr. Send at 9:42 PM PST - 5 comments
What's the best thing to say to someone who has harshly belittled someone else without reason that A. doesn't attack the offending speaker and B. brings to light just how harmful their words can be to others?
posted by MaryDellamorte at 8:44 PM PST - 29 comments
New Yorker buffs with long memories and amazing search capacities: Looking for a humorous article about battling paleontologists. (More inside)
[more inside]posted by Arch1 at 8:14 PM PST - 4 comments
How do I remove awful, greasy restaurant smells from my clothing? I work eight hours a day at a small, enclosed cafe. I come home smelling of this particular mixture of grease and cafe food (not in a delicious way). It comes off of me in the shower--but after eight months of this the smell seems to be inexorably attached to my clothing. How do I get rid of it?
[more inside]posted by schroedinger at 7:30 PM PST - 23 comments
Purging closet filter: What should I do with clothes that are close to brand new but that I don't want anymore?
[more inside]posted by typewriter at 7:28 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I take photos on one mac with photobooth and display them instantly on another mac as a slideshow?
[more inside]posted by austinlee at 7:21 PM PST - 9 comments
Please, how do I help a friend ,who lost a son hours after his birth, find a purpose in life and a way to volunteer to help the NICU in her son’s memory?
[more inside]posted by texas_blissful at 6:51 PM PST - 9 comments
I just purchased a new 2.4GHz Macbook. I have approximately 45 GB of music on my IPod (I think, it's an 80 GB IPod and over half full), a lot of which was never backed up on my old PC. Do I need to get an external hard drive for that much music or can I transfer it to my Macbook using Senuti and still have the Macbook run well?
[more inside]posted by anoirmarie at 5:36 PM PST - 8 comments
An acquaintance mentioned there are paper recyclers who would actually pay by the pound for while printed office paper. An initial google search yielded info on something called Recycle Bank on the East coast, as well as companies that will pick up and shred my documents for a fee (rather than pay *me* for the paper).
If anybody knows specifically where to look in Los Angeles, that would be awesome. Otherwise, any suggestions about what key words to use to narrow down my search to appropriate organizations would also be helpful.
[more inside]posted by gigimakka at 4:48 PM PST - 3 comments
How do magazines like
BRW compile their Rich Lists? How do they know that someone is worth how much they say they're worth? Do they just take the billionaire at their word, or do they get these figures from the tax office (you would hope not, given privacy concerns)?
[more inside]posted by Effigy2000 at 4:07 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm a (biology) PhD student working in industry rather than on campus. There are a bunch of us post-grad students doing research out here so we've decided to form a support group. But we're fast running out of ideas of what to do at meetings and attendance is falling. What are some great ideas for things we can do, topics to discuss, speakers we could invite, anything really to make the most of this opportunity? I'm particularly looking for suggestions of things which have worked for you, what kind of student support group activities have you found really worthwhile?
[more inside]posted by shelleycat at 3:57 PM PST - 10 comments
My baby recently tested quite high (but not at an emergency level) for lead. He had two tests in a row, so we're pretty sure they're correct. We've got all kinds of information on eliminating lead and we're doing everything we can, but we'd like to make a plan about assessing his progress and considering more serious steps like moving if it's not great. Does anyone know how fast one can expect blood levels to drop after removing the source of exposure?
posted by lgyre at 3:54 PM PST - 13 comments
I have volunteered to help my university procure gifts for speakers and alumni who come to campus to recruit students. What are some good commemorative gifts you have received?
[more inside]posted by Andy's Gross Wart at 3:10 PM PST - 15 comments
Pl. recommend a good brand for prenatal vitamins.
My doctor did not name any specific brand.
posted by tom123 at 3:05 PM PST - 15 comments
Does anybody know where I can find audio archives of the Geo Quiz from PRI's
The World radio program?
[more inside]posted by king walnut at 3:04 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm directing a play that calls for an actor to be tarred and feathered on stage. It's a powerful moment, and I'd love to do it. But ... how?
[more inside]posted by minervous at 2:39 PM PST - 33 comments
Looking for website: allowed user to select modules for events, traffic, weather, gas prices, blogs, and other elements and have them show up on a map.
[more inside]posted by batmonkey at 2:24 PM PST - 4 comments
How common are judgements for alienation of affection? How can someone best thwart this civil action?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:09 PM PST - 8 comments
I've had an iPhone 3G for about six weeks now, and all of the love and excitement has been lost. How to best part with it and what precisely is possible?
[more inside]posted by virga at 2:01 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm working on a video project (and I also love the genre) and looking for movies with "bad' or "tough" girls; gangs or solo, the more punk the better. Extra points for fight scenes!
I'm thinking along the line of 70s and 80s exploitation films. I'd also like to check out any general punk or teens-in-crisis movies that aren't Repo Man, Suburbia, River's Edge, Over The Edge or Permanent Record.
Thanks for your help!
posted by apetpsychic at 1:57 PM PST - 31 comments
Help, New York! I used to love dating, until I moved to New York. Now I hate it. Can some seasoned city bachelors and bachelorettes please give me some perspective?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:46 PM PST - 20 comments
Sharepoint filter: Is there any way to see the page views for a particular items/News article in Sharepoint? All I can find is stupid meaningless hit counts for my unit's part of the site. And Google and MS.com have both failed me.
[more inside]posted by acorn1515 at 1:43 PM PST - 0 comments
My job will pay for IT Certification testing at a Prometric center, and I've been reaping the benefits for years. Being a Mac guy, I've got all the critical Apple certifications. As that's complete, I'm thinking of studying for some Microsoft certs. While I'm not a Windows wizard, I use XP daily and have ample study time. What's a good MS test to start with?
posted by porn in the woods at 1:18 PM PST - 5 comments
We're going to make a road trip in a couple of weeks from upstate NY to Cape Cod, and then up to the Bay of Fundy and Prince Edward Island. Any advice would be welcomed, but we could particularly use some advice about the BOF. We need to know what are the best attractions and towns to visit, the best places to see the tides and other scenic views, and if you have any recommendations for restaurants and places to stay.
We are planning on staying in moderately priced lodgings ($90-$140/night); and we tend to like simple but good food, served in friendly, interesting and moderately priced restaurants.
posted by 14580 at 12:46 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm in search of headphones to use on my laptop while working at my home office and sometimes at a cafe. I've been using earbuds, but find I get "earbud ear" (ala "hat head") after having them in there all day, and my ears ring from the less then quality sound. I want to find some on ear headphones, preferably $125 and less, that have quality sound, are comfortable on my large size head, don't get sweaty after extended wearing, and have minimal sound bleed in or out. Some is fine. I know about open/closed headphones, and it seems most closed ones are butt ugly, with sweaty pleather and compromise sound. Are there others?
The Sennheiser 555s have been a contender on my list. The Grado S60 is no longer, because I've frequently read of it's excessive leaking sound out.
Do you have some favorite headphones that meet this criteria, or know of some you'd recommend? If it helps, I listen to mostly electronic, downtempo while working. So well detailed, tight sound all around would be preferable. Don't need a bass heavy headphone.
thanks in advance for your suggestions
posted by healthyliving at 12:38 PM PST - 27 comments
Is there a wireless headset that will let me listen to beautiful music from my computer as well as make/receive phonecalls on my landline?
[more inside]posted by dtgriscom at 12:16 PM PST - 6 comments
Roadtrip filter: Driving from SF Bay Area to Lassen this weekend for camping. What are some cool things to see along the way?
[more inside]posted by kendrak at 12:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Obscure Mac geekery filter... On OS X Leopard, how can I get a reference to the current location of an Automator workflow/app in a shell script within that workflow?
[more inside]posted by Xuff at 12:06 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm trying to locate a print of Neil Gaiman's Sandman as drawn by Yoshitaka Amano.
[more inside]posted by djaevle at 12:05 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm one of those people who takes "teh internetz" seriously, and nothing turns me on quite like a verbal smackdown for the ages. What are some of the most memorable instances of rhetorical tai chi you've come across that can send my libido into overdrive?
posted by Christ, what an asshole at 12:02 PM PST - 33 comments
We suddenly have a whole lot more dirty/clean/drying dishes by our sink. We have a small kitchen, and the pile is enduring and unsightly. Do you have a better method for drying a steady stream of dishes than leaving a big pile sitting out for most of the day?
[more inside]posted by dreamphone at 11:47 AM PST - 24 comments
Tété-Michel Kpomassie: where is he now? Whatever happened to him? I can't find other books by him after An African in Greenland; I've read he eventually received French citizenship and lives there now - but what does he do? He must have written other books or articles, right? Anyone know?
posted by luriete at 11:46 AM PST - 3 comments
I have copious amounts of coconut cream and coconut shavings. What food-item (ie: not 20 galleons of piña colada) can I make with those ingredients that would require as little additional ingredients and effort as possible.
And if you would have a bare-bones recipe at hand, it would be very much appreciated. :)
[more inside]posted by ruelle at 11:46 AM PST - 19 comments
I'm at the point where I'm about to apply varnish to a burled redwood table top. What's best to bring out the details of the burl?
[more inside]posted by sub-culture at 11:28 AM PST - 5 comments
I am wondering if I could get some advice with specific transportation and itinerary information for a first-time trip to Thailand and Laos this December.
[more inside]posted by slopepheasant at 11:14 AM PST - 2 comments
Ikea cabinet (kitchen and/or bath) owners! Please tell me about your experience with Ikea cabinets. We're talking anything about ordering, installation, wear & tear, how long has it been installed, are you happy with it, would you do it again?
[more inside]posted by yoga at 10:53 AM PST - 16 comments
We had our first date last week and the chemistry was incredible (as was the kissing). However, I want to find out if there's more than just the physical here. Our second date is Thursday evening - how do I keep myself under control?
[more inside]posted by shiny blue object at 10:47 AM PST - 20 comments
Music Teacher Filter Questions
1) Is it possible to be a music teacher in a public school and focus on non-classical music?
2) How would the market for that kind of music program be?
[more inside]posted by sully75 at 10:40 AM PST - 8 comments
I have spent the past two years doing on-again, off-again research into the
Baha'i religion. I really like what I see - I'm on the verge of conversion.
There is one problem - something that's nagging at the corners of my mind: Why isn't this religion more popular? Is there something that I'm missing that everyone else is seeing?
[more inside]posted by unixrat at 10:22 AM PST - 24 comments
I'd like to create a project timeline guide that does not have dates. It is a general guide which indicates at what point in the process a certain action takes place. The timeline would actually be more comprised of several different time lines that overlap. Timelines a, b, and c (etc) wouldn't correspond to individuals but rather larger tasks that are occuring concurrently. I also would need to easily be able to export/print this timeline. My question is: is there a free program that I can use to create this? I have access to photoshop and illustrator but I'd rather not use those. I'm using a Mac running 10.5
posted by Waitwhat at 10:15 AM PST - 2 comments
A while ago I asked about getting help for an acquaintance who had experienced
Surfer's Mylopathy. I would like to get your thoughts on how to keep track of the Surfer’s Mylopathy injuries. Since Peter’s story has hit the Internet the family is being contacted by many more SM victims. The 20 or so cases that they were told about by doctors appears to be significantly higher. When other victims contact them they want to be able to keep track of their progress. Is there an online database application that victims could enter their info into?
[more inside]posted by Mr_Zero at 9:54 AM PST - 3 comments
What is the best lens to use with a Nikon D50 for low-light situations where the subjects are moving?
[more inside]posted by inatizzy at 9:54 AM PST - 20 comments
What's the best way to keep track of expenditures while you're on the go? I use my debit card a lot but I don't carry a checkbook. I have a Samsung Flipshot phone (Verizon). Is there a secure mobile site where I can log in and enter my $50 gas purchase?
posted by desjardins at 9:45 AM PST - 10 comments
Help! I need a hand finding an apartment in DC for 3 people all about to commute in different directions.
[more inside]posted by decrescendo at 9:39 AM PST - 18 comments
A friend has asked for my help designing a site to sell access to photo galleries and videos (yes, porn). The way he'd like it to work is this: on the main page, you see a list of models. You click one and see that model's available galleries and videos, with some sample images and video clips. You then purchase (via credit card) access to the galleries and videos you want, rather than the usual porn subscription model.
Can anyone recommend a CMS for this sort of thing? I'm at a loss.
posted by Acetylene at 9:25 AM PST - 8 comments
Is it possible to take out huge sums of money as cash advances and then flee the country?
Don't worry, I have zero interest in actually doing this, but I was talking to a friend who claimed that one could apply for a bunch of credit cards at once, max them all out, and then skip out to Thailand or somewhere and live off the $150,000 or however much you got. Is this true? And if so, why aren't more people doing it?
[more inside]posted by allen8219 at 9:24 AM PST - 22 comments
Can anyone recommend a fantasy football league where just 2 people can form a league and play head to head each week?
[more inside]posted by irie1972 at 9:04 AM PST - 5 comments
Can I somehow declare my house as a church and not pay property taxes? What tax benefits can I enjoy by starting my own church? Where can I find the laws that govern this?
posted by GernBlandston at 8:03 AM PST - 14 comments
RelationsFilter: If you are a master's or doctoral graduate, what are some of the reasons you joined or chose not to join the alumni association of your graduate school?
[more inside]posted by parmanparman at 7:24 AM PST - 23 comments
Noise cancelling headphones for use in a home office with young children around. Comfortable for all day use and not too expensive. Possible?
[more inside]posted by DarkForest at 7:15 AM PST - 12 comments
Shortly after we moved to a new town, my partner fell into a deep depression. She shot me down every time I suggested that we go out and do something fun, or made amorous advances. That precipitated my own, milder depression. We're both better now, and love each other very much, but we're still in a rut, and I'm gun-shy. How can we get over this hump?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:42 AM PST - 11 comments
My SO and I are planning a very short trip to Houston next April, but obviously we'll need somewhere to stay for the night when we're there -- the question is, where?
[more inside]posted by macdara at 4:27 AM PST - 11 comments
I know very little about the money markets and exchange rates - does anyone with more knowledge than me have a reasonable handle on why the EUR/GBP exchange rate has jumped so much in the last year... And where it might stop?
[more inside]posted by benzo8 at 2:40 AM PST - 3 comments
Later this year, for an electronics course I´m taking, we´ll be given a ¨black box¨ circuit containing various passive elements - resistors, capacitors, and inductors - and asked to design a pre-emphasis circuit that will negate its effect. I´d like to draw up a plan of attack, so: does anyone have any suggestions for experiments to run on the black box to determine the circuit within´s construction? I´ve got access to a function generator and an oscilloscope, of course.
posted by nicolas léonard sadi carnot at 2:37 AM PST - 5 comments
My friend works in database applications each day to create in house reports. He's bored and wants to go it alone.
[more inside]posted by simplesharps at 1:31 AM PST - 0 comments
September 2
Kind of an odd sexual question (nothing too dirty but since it's sex-related, mark this NSFW)...
[more inside]posted by mgrichmond at 11:40 PM PST - 5 comments
Dear Lazyweb: I'm looking to create a MeFi clone for a relatively narrowly focused website, and would love to find something that can do so more or less out of the box. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by bokane at 10:33 PM PST - 5 comments
There is a small pile of garden zucchini that has been sitting on the kitchen counter for about two months, right between the sink and an always-open window (to let in the Cleveland summer). Should I eat it?
posted by waxboy at 9:41 PM PST - 22 comments
I've been asked to devise a qualitative means of analyzing multiple similar policy documents for the purpose of critically evaluating them (and hopefully publishing my results) and frankly, I'm floundering. Any advice on books, classes, or ways to learn how to approach this problem?
[more inside]posted by arnicae at 9:11 PM PST - 4 comments
My new apartment is a room. Like, one. The whole place is a dreary, yellowish mess, and I will go to absurd lengths to make this bat-cave a little more cheery. What should I do with it?
[more inside]posted by borkingchikapa at 8:58 PM PST - 25 comments
I am looking for advice about places to stay and things to do on a trip through Phoenix, Flagstaff, the Grand Canyon and Sedona. My mom is going to be in Phoenix for a conference soon and since neither of us have spent much time out west we decided to make a little vacation out of it. Help us make the most of it!
[more inside]posted by horses, of courses at 6:55 PM PST - 10 comments
Heyyylup! I just got some butter on my new suit. It's all synthetic material, dry clean only. Is there anything I should to between now and when I can get to a dry cleaner in the morning?
It was a nice lemon-sage-garlic butter, it truly was. But I do wish it was not on my suit.
posted by footnote at 6:15 PM PST - 4 comments
What was the commercial around 10 years ago that had a creepy old guy talk about packing off his family someplace, with the vague insinuation that they might have come to a bad end? I think it was for computer printers or something, and he had taped pictures of the family up around the house and was reveling in being alone. The dialog went something like "Sent the grandkids off camping with their aunt Carrie. Yah, yah, yaaaaaaaah."
The "Yah, yah, yaaaaaah" was said in sort of a satisfied sigh and was highly imitable.
posted by Addlepated at 5:59 PM PST - 0 comments
Two part interrelated question: 1) How to improve the self esteem of a 16 year old girl 2) who can't act but would like to be a good actor
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:55 PM PST - 24 comments
Are there any alternate reality games going on in Portland, Oregon? I want to participate in one and learn more about them. If there aren't any going on in Portland, are there non-local ones I could try?
posted by ArcAm at 5:55 PM PST - 1 comments
What are the underlying processes occurring during an orgasm that are the biological causes of the pleasurable sensation we associate with it? Is the sensation of orgasm a function of the nervous system, or is it something neurochemical in the brain, or both, or neither? Is the reason that certain masturbatory and/or sexual acts feel good because of nerve concentration in the erogenous areas, or is it something different or more in nature?
[more inside]posted by WCityMike at 5:46 PM PST - 10 comments
I have no security enabled on my wireless network, but SSID broadcast is turned off. Is this just kind of insecure, or all types of insecure?
[more inside]posted by DLWM at 5:42 PM PST - 18 comments
LoanForgiveness Filter: I just completed my first year with AmeriCorps and come to find out that the student loan forgiveness benefit doesn't apply to my Plus loan. So, can I take out a student loan for my brother and use the AmeriCorps benefit on that?
[more inside]posted by karyotypical at 5:37 PM PST - 5 comments
Can I export my law degree from the USA? If not, where else should I consider going to law school?
[more inside]posted by xanthippe at 5:27 PM PST - 7 comments
HR/YANML filter: One of my assistants had an on-the-job injury today, and at the hosptial, they failed to give her the pee test drug screening that our company requires. She's concerned that they may use that as basis for claiming that she refused the test, and therefore will be on her own for the expense. I don't feel like this is the case, but I wanted someone with a more informed answer to help me reassure her.
So, do they have the burden of proof if they claim she refused? How long after the event can they require it?
posted by Morydd at 5:23 PM PST - 1 comments
I am 38 today and am curious: Is my dream to look like Michael Phelps simply unattainable?
[more inside]posted by tcv at 4:58 PM PST - 30 comments
Can anyone recommend mac software for someone who has absolutely no experience at beat matching etc, to 'DJ' a party. By DJ i mean play music without horrible gaps and ridiculous tempo changes, and to do so in a spontaneous way (choosing songs on the spur).
[more inside]posted by ashaw at 4:56 PM PST - 7 comments
How can I accurately predict the overall winner of the 2008 US Presidential Election. I would also like to know the best methods of accurately predicting the winner of the electoral votes of each individual state.
[more inside]posted by clearly at 4:24 PM PST - 21 comments
HardiPlank Installation: The
installation instructions (pdf) for the brand of siding the house I live in has installed says that it needs to be caulked at the edges and that trim should be installed first, and then the siding should butt up against it. This was done at the
corners, but at the
windows, the trim was installed over top of the hardiplank. The instructions don't say anything about windows. Is it installed correctly?
posted by SpecialK at 4:17 PM PST - 11 comments
Where can I find oxford type dress school shirts in a size 14? I am looking for pastel school shirts, size 14. I have the normal colors (yellow, pink blue white) but I want green, orange etc. The better the brand (Ralph lauren, tommy hilifiger), the better. I know polo doesn't make size 14, and I would like direct links to the item not just brand websites. Btw, I want oxford with the buttons on the collar, not dress shirts and also the cheaper the better but thats not really an issue.
Thanks
posted by ptsampras14 at 2:47 PM PST - 17 comments
Is there a directory or directories of C-Level contacts, e.g., the Director of IT, Director of Security or and other high level managers with security for major companies within Electric Utilities, Gas Utilities, Oil & Gas Pipelines, Oil and Gas Refining, and Oil and Gas Drilling and Exploration? Would prefer something free, but would be willing to consider proprietary sources.
posted by Kellyu at 2:43 PM PST - 10 comments
As of January 1, 2008, California law requires merchants to redeem gift cards for cash if the balance is less than $10. However, the statute lists an exclusion for gift cards issued for "perishable food products." Before I send my nasty letter off to Quizno's, help me out here.
[more inside]posted by mudpuppie at 2:19 PM PST - 9 comments
NYC: i have a weird rent/sublet situation and would like some advice on how to protect myself, stuff, and money WITHOUT signing a lease. read on...
[more inside]posted by slograffiti at 1:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Having never ridden a motorcycle, I took the MSF Basic Rider Course this weekend. Now I'm looking for advice on bikes and gear.
[more inside]posted by kortez at 1:20 PM PST - 35 comments
Is it okay to have an unsecured wireless network if MAC address filtering is enabled? Could somebody spoof my MAC address without having physical access to my computer?
posted by archagon at 1:14 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I find the dealer's auction cost for a 2005 BMW 330ci convertible?
[more inside]posted by buzzv at 1:11 PM PST - 3 comments
I have a rental house that I am selling.
It has been listed with a Real Estate agent since Nov 07. Not one offer on it.
Some people from my parent's church are interested in buying it, but they want to do it For Sale By Owner -no Real Estate Agents involved.
My listing expires on Oct. 11.
How long after the listing expires can I sell it on my own? Is there a grace period?
Any ideas of how to cancel the listing beforehand? I don't want to lie, but I would rather sell to the church people for obvious reasons (more money for me, better deal for them, etc.).
I am in GA.
posted by twistedmetal at 1:10 PM PST - 23 comments
I use Vista with a 2nd monitor to extend the desktop. But, every time I disconnect and reconnect the 2nd monitor (which is at least once per day) Vista forgets the relative positional offsets and I have to reset them. (The offset setting makes it so the mouse cursor and windows move smoothly between the two monitors). Is there a program or way to get Vista to remember the offsets?
posted by Sneutrino at 12:57 PM PST - 4 comments
I want to design an invitation that looks like a football game ticket stub. What font should I use?
posted by tizzie at 12:45 PM PST - 7 comments
Dear French Mefites: what do you do with all your pocket change? I'm about to move from Paris to London and I really don't want to leave the roughly 25 Euros in 1, 2 and 5 centime denominations to the next tenants.
[more inside]posted by la grande chaleur at 11:44 AM PST - 12 comments
Which do you think would be harder to learn, Bengali or Russian? and how long does it take to become conversant in either? Immersion is probably not in the cards. I speak French and Italian and found those pretty easy and fun to learn. But I was in an immersion situation. I'm in Brooklyn, if it matters.
posted by pipti at 11:11 AM PST - 9 comments
Calling all teachers! What's the hardest part about being a teacher (aside from the teaching/classroom/students)?
[more inside]posted by taz20075 at 10:42 AM PST - 20 comments
What (ideally web-based) game would you suggest to non-game playing business folks to teach them that games are (a) fun and (b) more than just the stereotypical shoot-em-up or puzzle game they vaguely remember from their Atari 2600 or their kid's DS?
[more inside]posted by blahblahblah at 10:31 AM PST - 20 comments
I downloaded the free font Bradybunch and somehow it has now replaced Arial in my MacBook. I don't mean that Bradybunch shows up instead of Arial; I mean that in some applications my computer now thinks Arial is made up of mixed capital and lowercase letters in a childish hand.
[more inside]posted by killerinsideme at 10:20 AM PST - 7 comments
Las Vegas elopement filter: The bf and I would like to elope in Vegas. We're looking for the tackiest Vegas we can find; think fat Elvis, pink champagne, etc. What do you recommend?
[more inside]posted by cestmoi15 at 10:16 AM PST - 16 comments
What are some LESS obvious things that can disqualify someone from obtaning a job, car, or an apartment?
[more inside]posted by sixcolors at 10:13 AM PST - 27 comments
Why is my dog suddenly aggressive towards other dogs, and how can I try to reverse this recent trend?
[more inside]posted by Grither at 9:46 AM PST - 12 comments
I'm looking to play MIDI files I have downloaded from the internet and play them back at high quality. What kind of software/hardware do I need?
[more inside]posted by londontomasbird at 9:02 AM PST - 14 comments
What are some good resources for Windows Presentation Foundation that focus on its potential for designers?
[more inside]posted by relucent at 8:40 AM PST - 2 comments
What exactly is "Data Analysis"? I wish to take an introduction to statistics course, but I don't know which flavour to take (there are several).
[more inside]posted by jb at 8:10 AM PST - 11 comments
Can you point out some child-friendly/child-centric neighborhoods or areas in the DC suburbs? We would like to raise a
free-range boy, and want a place where kids can, to a large extent, run free.
[more inside]posted by procrastination at 7:38 AM PST - 12 comments
We have an awesome couch in our new office and I'd love to get a few more around the place but no one seems to know where the hell it came from. We've torn the damn thing apart looking for labels, etc but to no avail. Here's a
pic of the couch in question. ANY ideas who makes this or where we can get it? If it's helpful, we're based in London.
posted by cubedweller at 7:33 AM PST - 3 comments
I have recently dived into the world of styling vBulletin forums and have discovered homicidal tendencies I didn't know I had. Please send help in the forum of guides, tutorials, and reference documents.
[more inside]posted by chrominance at 7:23 AM PST - 1 comments
The boss of my boss has asked me to research a question that he would like an answer to. How can we deliver video over the internet on a pay-per-view basis and ensure that it doesn't get copied or grabbed by some media capture program?
[more inside]posted by 543DoublePlay at 6:54 AM PST - 20 comments
[Linux/Ubuntu] I need to run some pretty intensive calculations. How can I load a very minimal Gnome session for that purpose ?
[more inside]posted by nalf at 6:19 AM PST - 10 comments
Can anyone recommend a room to rent in central London for an evening do? We'd like the room from 6.30-10 (or so). Needs to be able to hold about 100, with projection facilities, and preferably with the ability to bring our own refreshments (or to have decent and cheap catering).
posted by handee at 5:58 AM PST - 6 comments
I want to read more novels about women descending into madness and then getting well again. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by beccyjoe at 5:35 AM PST - 44 comments
What's the current state of thought regarding symbolism within psychological analysis (ie Freud and Jung)? I have only a slight knowledge of psychology, but I understand that both Freud and Jung have been widely discredited. Has there been any advances in symbolistic psychology since Freud and Jung's time? Is it still considered a valid tool with which to analyse the human mind and, in a wider context, the workings of the world?
[more inside]posted by humblepigeon at 5:09 AM PST - 16 comments
Would anyone care to comment on the most practical way, given access to a command line Fedora box, I can obtain a copy of a folder and its contents?
[more inside]posted by dance at 5:04 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm working in Visual Basic (Access 2003, technically) with a SQL Server 2000 backend, and I believe I need to create a View dynamically... I am very familiar with creating QueryDef's and Stored Procedures on the fly, but have never attempted to create a View in this manner... My google-fu seems to be failing me at the moment..
[more inside]posted by Glendale at 4:26 AM PST - 2 comments
Are there any good ranking systems for how well United Kingdom local government districts are doing on environmental issues?
[more inside]posted by knapah at 4:04 AM PST - 2 comments
Does anyone know what's happening to
Yahoo Calendar? Specifically, why does
Yahoo Mobile no longer have a version of calendar? Any insider information or informed speculation as to the company's future plans for this application would be much appreciated - it seems like a massive oversight to have no interaction between web and mobile devices.
posted by jonathanbell at 3:27 AM PST - 1 comments
I have a ThinkPad. Why does my wireless radio (in the ThinkVantage Access Connections/Wireless Connection Status menu) power itself off? How can I make it stay on?
[more inside]posted by phunniemee at 2:52 AM PST - 9 comments
The Last-External-Hard-Drive-I-Ever-Buy is stuck between heaven and hell. Can anyone please help me figure out how to rescue it?
[more inside]posted by LongDrive at 1:16 AM PST - 5 comments
September 1
Is it safe to keep my radio on while I refill my car's gas?
posted by alitorbati at 11:47 PM PST - 12 comments
Bikefilter: Trying to get into road cycling for the first time. Trying to pick up the (strange) conventions of pricing and choices. Help!
[more inside]posted by wuzandfuzz at 11:28 PM PST - 22 comments
Steamed Rice with what? I'd like to use my rice cooker more often. I'm looking for recipes that take five to ten minutes that I can add / pour over / serve next to my steamed rice. Bonus: What are some things I can add to the rice cooker as the rice is being cooked to make it a one pot meal?
posted by bigmusic at 11:12 PM PST - 34 comments
I need to design some really cool (elegant but very simple and clean) charts and/or graphs for a small brochure... any good resources you can point me to for inspiration?
(Preferably websites, not books. I'm working on this tonight.) [more inside]posted by miss lynnster at 10:42 PM PST - 5 comments
If you are a student receiving funding for a PhD program and you withdraw at the end of the year, does the department/school ever ask for the money back?
[more inside]posted by limegreenpopsicle at 10:31 PM PST - 15 comments
When I'm sober and attempting to kill a fly, I can't hit it in time. When I'm tipsy, I swat it easily. In reading and conversation, I make connections sooner when drunk than when sober. I've always heard that alcoholism slows reaction time ... so what gives? NOTE: My drunken spelling and grammar errors definitely increase when drunk. Are various functions affected differently by alcohol?
posted by coizero at 10:12 PM PST - 24 comments
I have a technical A.A.S. degree and I work in tech manufacturing industry as a technician. I would like to get my bachelors to be able become an engineer but...
[more inside]posted by ian1977 at 8:58 PM PST - 3 comments
So, lets tackle this from a different angle: I have bipolar, I want health insurance, but I
don't care if it covers
nothing about my bipolar (Meds, Psychiatrist, Therapist or, god forbid: In-patient hospital care). Is this possible/affordable? Where do I go?
[more inside]posted by DetonatedManiac at 8:46 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm looking to find a temporary tattoo kit that my dad had when I was a kid (15-20 years ago). It was in a round, metal container, maybe with a flower on the front. Inside were pre-made black outlines that you applied like regular temporary tattoos, but then there were little bottles of colored ink that you painted on to color them in. In the middle was a white powder that you applied after it had dried a little. I would love to find this (or something like it) but my googling has been fruitless.
posted by iliketolaughalot at 8:09 PM PST - 2 comments
I'm looking for the most creative use of my time from 9 AM to 1 PM, Monday through Friday, that will result in me making an extra $500 per month.
[more inside]posted by (bb|[^b]{2}) at 7:55 PM PST - 38 comments
Has anyone had Nikon gear that you bought used serviced under warranty? Is this possible, or is Nikon's extended warranty non-transferable?
[more inside]posted by Venadium at 7:52 PM PST - 1 comments
BookFilter: I'm pretty sure the title is simply "e". It's the story of events at an advertising agency, told exclusively through emails. It was set in England, as I recall. Unfortunately, without knowing the author, I can't figure out a unique way to search for it.... anyone know the author?
posted by Steve3 at 7:47 PM PST - 5 comments
Two weeks after my girlfriend treated me to the most thoughtfully-indulgent birthday weekend imaginable, I broke up with her. Just a week has passed since we went our separate ways, but that means two weeks until what would have been our three-year anniversary and three weeks until her birthday, upon which I would otherwise be reciprocating her generosity. Is there anything I can do or say or give to mark the occasion appropriately?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:45 PM PST - 47 comments
Just picked up Rosetta Stone for Farsi- any strategies for using the program? How should I pace myself? Tips for getting the most out of my experience?
Other tips for learning Farsi also appreciated.
posted by mhaw at 7:37 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm headed out of the country for three weeks, and I'd like to buy the new Neal Stephenson book a few days in advance of its release.
[more inside]posted by headlessagnew at 6:48 PM PST - 17 comments
My brother is doing research on his brother in law who was a staff sergeant in the Paciifc in WWII. After the war he came back to the States, got married and had 8 kids and died at the age of 50. He was in many of the horrific battle zones of that time, Guadalcanal, etc and we would like to present his children with a narrative of his experiences or, at least, places of warfare. The question is - where would a person go to obtain this information on a specific soldier? Thanks very much.
posted by Tullyogallaghan at 6:45 PM PST - 5 comments
So, I've got a small group of young college friends, about 10-15 people. I'm looking for fun running out door games with lots of competition. And when the winter hits some fun competitive indoor games. Any ideas for both indoor and outdoor games?
posted by BoldStepDesign at 6:40 PM PST - 13 comments
Over the past year I've become a diligent student of white label social networking solutions but still haven't found what I'm searching for. I'm looking for open source or affordable private label software for an affinity business network. Increasingly I think what I need is simply a combination of ask.metafilter.com and crunchbase. Any suggestions?
[more inside]posted by pallen123 at 6:13 PM PST - 2 comments
Can I glue loops on to my PVC Coleman 2 person touring kayak using pvc cement to facilitate towing a small raft behind?
[more inside]posted by aleahey at 5:57 PM PST - 2 comments
Can one find the coordinates (x,y,height,width) of a thumbnail taken out of the original image, programmatically?
[more inside]posted by Mach5 at 5:47 PM PST - 10 comments
My crazy gardener advised me to cut the bottom off of my avocado tree's pot and put the whole shebang in the ground instead of removing it from the pot. Is he crazy?
[more inside]posted by mzurer at 5:42 PM PST - 4 comments
I have two wordpress blogs. I would like to show the new posts from one blog on the other, either in the sidebar, a post or some other method. Can anyone recommend an app that can do this?
posted by dennis10512 at 5:24 PM PST - 6 comments
I would like to make a CD/DVD of family photographs in a format which could be read by standard web browsers. This would enable me to link the photographs to text, scans of birth certificates etc. just as one does on a web page. [This is a Windows computer and I can (re)learn HTML if necessary.]
If this is a rational thought could somebody please point me towards appropriate software?
posted by speug at 5:21 PM PST - 4 comments
Los Angeles Housing Filter: Three names and signatures on our lease. One person wants out, and to substitute another individual in his place. Any experience with who typically needs to consent here? Leaving Person + Landlord? All Tenants + Landlord? Yes, we may need a lawyer, but we're still being civil enough not to call in the big guns, and any advice/resources provided here may be sufficient.
[more inside]posted by adamk at 4:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me prepare for a neighborhood-exploring, apartment-hunting trip to Washington DC.
[more inside]posted by medpt at 4:21 PM PST - 10 comments
One of the most obnoxious features of Thunderbird-as-RSS-reader is that when checking feeds it will display "http://feedurl.com/feed.xml is not a valid feed" in the status bar, but there doesn't seem to be any actual log of the broken ones anywhere, nor does there seem to be any way to view the errors as a list. I can export my list of feeds to an OPML file, but the only OPML validators i've been able to find online only tell me if the opml file itself is a valid format, not whether any of the linked-to xml files are either 404-ing or otherwise broken.
This leads to me to my followup:
1) Is there any way for Thunderbird to give me a list of feeds it considers to be broken and unretrievable
OR
2) is there an online service that can take an opml file and check the links for validity?
posted by softlord at 4:00 PM PST - 2 comments
Can anyone recommend a cello teacher in Toronto, for an adult amateur new to cello but not to strings?
[more inside]posted by mendel at 3:55 PM PST - 1 comments
So I went and bought myself a
Sierra Messenger bag from Fossil the other day because I dig its funky style – yes, I know it has leather in it and yes, I know this makes me a hideous person – but I’ve got a real problem with it: it’s getting dirty.
[more inside]posted by turgid dahlia at 2:44 PM PST - 27 comments
My neighbor kindly gave the key to her (Airport) wireless network, but although I can see it, I can't connect on my PC - I don't even get as far as being asked for the key. What gives?
[more inside]posted by forallmankind at 2:29 PM PST - 10 comments
Is it becoming a more acceptable trend for individuals to work more than one job just to maintain a certain standard of living? I work three jobs (my wife also works full-time) and yet it seems as if we barely can keep ourselves afloat on a monthly basis. Help me from going crazy here!
[more inside]posted by msposner at 2:21 PM PST - 51 comments
Where can I buy a copy of the latest G.C.S.E. Science Syllabuses in the UK?
posted by spyke23 at 2:03 PM PST - 3 comments
Does the fact that the betting markets still give Hillary Clinton a
1 in 55 chance of being President in 2008, mean that that is a reasonable estimate of the chance that Obama is assassinated before the election? What else could justify those odds now?
posted by zaebiz at 2:00 PM PST - 15 comments
I have a job interview tomorrow and have to do a 10 minute presentation. They rang today to say that there won't be any computer / projection facilities (after saying last week that there would be).
I'm a bit lost! How do I give a memorable presentation without Powerpoint?
[more inside]posted by finding.perdita at 12:59 PM PST - 15 comments
I started with XP. Installed vista. Then I could choose between XP and Vista. I'm not using XP any more. Can I just delete the XP partition?
[more inside]posted by gergtreble at 12:41 PM PST - 7 comments
What is the best way to connect to two wireless networks simultaneously?
Best done with two seperate wireless cards with differently polarised aerials? Or can it be done with one card and clever software?
[more inside]posted by ilumos at 11:57 AM PST - 7 comments
Appliance Repair For Dummies Filter: Is there anything we can do to get our fridge to, y'know, refrigerate things?
[more inside]posted by grapefruitmoon at 11:14 AM PST - 9 comments
iTunes: Have an external HD with the iTunes library, moving it between computers. Is there some way to rescan the iTunes library directory (both computers have the external HD specified) to add things that I imported on the other computer?
posted by xmutex at 10:51 AM PST - 8 comments
Books, sofas, coffee and the Sunday papers - good independent bookshops in London that are made for relaxing of a Sunday morning?
[more inside]posted by Happy Dave at 10:18 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there anywhere online or brick-and-mortar where I can buy just a glass carafe for a French press coffee maker?
[more inside]posted by mattbucher at 9:56 AM PST - 11 comments
where in the world can you go as a tourist and dress up in the traditional costume/apparent of that culture?
[more inside]posted by Dcotton at 9:54 AM PST - 18 comments
What's a good newsletter creating / sending application (either on- or offline) that's cheap, easy to use and customizable?
[more inside]posted by signal at 9:33 AM PST - 7 comments
I would like to create a podcast that involves me playing music (mp3s) and talking about it. One minor problem: I know absolutely nothing about podcasts.
[more inside]posted by the bricabrac man at 8:31 AM PST - 9 comments
How can I stretch office/classroom supplies? Where can I order cheap office supplies? Any hacks to avoid buying the real stuff (e.g., instead of buying glue, mix flour and water together)?
[more inside]posted by HotPatatta at 8:04 AM PST - 47 comments
Help me find a birthday gift for my sister, who was recently hired as fashion designer...
[more inside]posted by OLechat at 8:00 AM PST - 3 comments
My music theory professor challenged our class to identify a married couple where one plays the violin and the other the trumpet. His theory is that the personalities of violin and trumpet players clash. Can anyone name a prominent musical couple where one plays a bowed instrument and the other brass? I would imagine that a saxophone player or drummer would be equally incompatible with a string player.
posted by swarkentien at 7:45 AM PST - 17 comments
Where can I find on street parking in Brooklyn, tomorrow that is close to a subway stop?
[more inside]posted by whoaali at 7:39 AM PST - 7 comments
Why are squirrels eating our pears and our neighbor's tomatoes this year, when previously they ignored them? We have had the pear trees for years and never had this problem before, this year they are all gone already. Also I saw a squirrel try to bury a pear.
Hexatron's Wife
posted by hexatron at 7:37 AM PST - 15 comments
I want to seal off the staircase to the third floor of my home to save on heating bills this winter. The rooms are used for storage only now. Is bubble wrap a good insulator? I would like to let light thru but keep the heat in. My home is an old Victorian with a winding staircase.
posted by boby at 7:00 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there a name for the domino like box characters with 4 characters inside that display when you don't have support for a language script?
[more inside]posted by srboisvert at 5:52 AM PST - 7 comments
Everything is going wrong and I can't keep my mind off doing (non-terminal) harm to myself. What can I do?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:36 AM PST - 19 comments
Ugh. I actually *am* sick - sick since I woke up this [Monday] morning. But calling into work has me cringing under the duvet. Please help me out of this quandry...
[more inside]posted by ticktockdoc at 2:12 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for a cnc lathe/mill service that would let me submit designs and have a small number of copies created. Like
Ponoko, but for metal. (I'm trying to make a steel/brass chess set as a gift--I want to design it myself, but don't have the time to lathe it on my own)
posted by null terminated at 12:09 AM PST - 14 comments
