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September 30
Are there any private tour companies you recommend in Jordan? I'm Going from Aqaba -> Wadi Rum -> Petra -> Amman in a single day, morning to night. My plan is to enter Jordan in the morning at the Aqaba border crossing, then traveling to Amman in the course of a single day, seeing Petra and Wadi Rum on the way. I'll have a plane to catch out of Amman airport in the wee hours of the night, so I don't want to rely on Jordanian public transportation, I want privately hired transport to take my wife and I there.
[more inside]posted by Televangelist at 10:25 PM PST - 9 comments
I was on Effexor (venlafaxine) at a low dose of 50mgs/daily for 6 years. It worked for years until I started to have extreme symptoms of fatigue, short term memory loss, and concentration problems. But I was happier on it, I am very anxious and depressed in winter.
I have been off Effexor for 2 years. If I went back, would it work again without the worst side effects?
posted by ElisaOS at 8:52 PM PST - 7 comments
Babyfilter: At just over five and a half months, baby machine is starting to try solid foods. So far what this seems to mean is that about 4 hours after he goes to bed at night he wakes up crying due to gas. I'm looking for suggestions or anecdotal experience around how to help the little guy out.
[more inside]posted by machine at 8:19 PM PST - 17 comments
Over the past year, I've notice that I've been approached almost exclusively by noticeably younger guys. What's up with that?
[more inside]posted by gohabsgo at 7:50 PM PST - 22 comments 
Just curious, but what is
this spider?
It's thorax/abdomen/head is altogether the size of an almond.
posted by MansRiot at 7:33 PM PST - 6 comments
Women's charities, federations, or other groups I can donate to that will actually accomplish things with the money I send?
[more inside]posted by DisreputableDog at 7:30 PM PST - 12 comments
I am designing my own holiday cards, with pictures of my family on the front. They are awesome looking so far, and I am really excited. A blank space on the back of the card is what I'm trying to fill; a 5" wide area, about 4-5 lines in 10-12 pt font.
[more inside]posted by saragoodman3 at 7:25 PM PST - 3 comments
My son, a first-grader, sings a song to the tune of "Happy Birthday" that goes: "Happy Birthday to me / I'm a hundred and three / I still go to preschool / and I miss my mommy / my mommy's at work / she fired a jerk / she hired a monkey to do my homework." Most kid-culture folk songs my son brings home are well-known to me from my childhood, but not this one. What is the origin of this song, if it has an origin? How old is it?
[more inside]posted by escabeche at 6:41 PM PST - 14 comments
I need a new bag. I think the
L&S O.M.G is almost perfect, but it's more than I want to spend. Is there something similar available somewhere for $150 USD or less? (Snowflake details inside)
[more inside]posted by OrangeDisk at 6:28 PM PST - 10 comments
Ka-rear? What is "ka-rear"? I graduated with a BA in 2006. I'm 28 and 30 is on the horizon. I'm still on the ground floor, which also seems to be the only floor.
[more inside]posted by Nomyte at 6:27 PM PST - 26 comments
A question about a jar of pickled onions I found in my fridge: will it be the cause of my untimely demise?
[more inside]posted by Tarumba at 6:25 PM PST - 9 comments
Are some areas of maths inherently central and others as more peripheral?
Or is any sense of centrality just a human experience, a cultural artifact arising from:
what has had greater application,
what has been studied more,
what produces a greater sense of the sublime in the human mind?
Are some parts of mathematics inherently a more fundamental description of what is going on in the universe, or is it as silly (or correct?) to talk about maths that way as it would be to talk that way about a classical ballet?
[more inside]posted by compound eye at 6:24 PM PST - 6 comments
Attention all gracefully aging/aged people: what practical beauty/fashion/makeup/skincare/LIFE tips can you offer me, a 20 year old woman, who also wants to age beautifully (Inside and Out?)
[more inside]posted by rhythm_queen at 5:59 PM PST - 47 comments
I was recently in an Emotional Intelligence course where the facilitator discussed the "Three Chair Experiment," where three people sat beside each other without saying a word for 10 minutes. The result was the experiment was that all three people would eventually take on the emotions of the "emotionally strongest" individual - ie if someone was really happy, the other two would end up being happy too, even without talking. Or if someone was really angry, the other two would end up also being angry after the 10 minutes. I thought it was really interesting so I googled it, but couldn't find any more information. Has anyone else heard about this experiment? Are there any sites or papers out there that provide more information about this?
posted by ajackson at 4:52 PM PST - 13 comments
I just switched to a wheat-based litter, and my cat promptly got in her litter box and started eating it. Has this happened to anyone else? Will she stop or do I need to find another alternative?
[more inside]posted by scrute at 3:48 PM PST - 14 comments
In July, mrs. graymouser gave birth to a lovely little baby girl. I need help figuring out exactly what our situation is with regard to her disability and family leave.
[more inside]posted by graymouser at 3:44 PM PST - 6 comments
Homeowner needs advice: Bought a house one year ago, loan rates at all-time low, what are the benefits of re-financing my loan? Any disadvantages? I'm clueless...
[more inside]posted by MMALR at 2:34 PM PST - 13 comments
I have the opportunity to visit Toronto from December 25 - December 29 and I have a few questions:
1) Will things (restaurants, shops, museums) be open on Christmas Day and Boxing Day?
2) Is it foolish to visit in December (weather? crowds?)?
3) What are the must-see, must-do things in Toronto?
4) What are the best restaurants in Toronto? (I'm looking for fine dining as well as local fare.)
Thanks!
posted by tmharris65 at 2:32 PM PST - 18 comments
I have a samsung galaxy s3 and he has a samsung galaxy note. What we want is sowhen one of us opens his or her diary, we see a combined diary showing his and my items in the same view. We don't need to edit each other's diaries necessarily, we just want to know when a shared workspace has been booked by the other so wedont double book it. How should we do this, s calendar doesnt seem to do it, is there a google calendar way of doing it perhaps?
posted by By The Grace of God at 1:37 PM PST - 3 comments
Looking for instances, whether fictional, religious or otherwise, of the idea of the "double".
[more inside]posted by Lorin at 1:15 PM PST - 33 comments
Recommendations for a tattoo artist in Durham, NC? Bonus points: super-skilled with fine detailed lettering
[more inside]posted by Dorinda at 11:36 AM PST - 2 comments
What career path is primarily 9-5, makes $60,000+ a year, and involves a high amount of contact with other people?
[more inside]posted by Autumn at 11:27 AM PST - 35 comments
How difficult is it to own/rent a houseboat in New York City or the Bay Area?
[more inside]posted by dysh at 11:10 AM PST - 7 comments
We're thinking about making an offer on a house. However, it has an odd feature in the basement that may be related to drainage. Can anyone tell us what this might do or what could be behind the wall?
Picture here - it's the 4" bumpout in the back left corner.
[more inside]posted by WowLookStars at 11:00 AM PST - 11 comments
Need help identifying a classical song I hum to myself,possibly a piano piece, but can't remember what the name of it is or who made it. Link: http://youtu.be/PjnX9HgWueE
[more inside]posted by LittleNami at 10:55 AM PST - 4 comments
Does anyone know a laundromat in Oklahoma City with Wifi on the North Side/downtown?
posted by rustybikes at 10:48 AM PST - 0 comments
RIT dye and a stainless steel sink - now there's a line in the sink where the dye level was. How, why, and can I get rid of it?
[more inside]posted by spinifex23 at 10:45 AM PST - 18 comments
I'm looking for tips and coping strategies and insight for living with a food addict. My domestic partner is now a diabetic and gets pancreatitis because of his overeating. I want ideas for how to lessen the impact on the household and to avoid obsessing about the situation.
[more inside]posted by Jane the Brown at 10:44 AM PST - 32 comments
Has anyone had any experience with TravelGuard Insurance? Or just general advice on traveller's insurance? I am primarily interested in the medical coverage rather than trip cancellation.
[more inside]posted by bluelight at 10:20 AM PST - 3 comments
When I print out a custom map from Google Maps, it has little blue markers on the places of interest. Then at the bottom, it lists what all the blue markers are. But there's no numbering to say which marker goes with which description(????). As well the description is a single line without addresses. Is there a way to fix this?
posted by storybored at 9:33 AM PST - 3 comments
Toronto lesbian community/friends filter: Where in Toronto can I find and join some sort of lesbian social groups? Where are the non-alcoholic local hang outs? I am single (so, the couples-only ones are out) and in my late 20's. I'm really just looking for friends.
[more inside]posted by atetrachordofthree at 9:09 AM PST - 1 comments
People close to me have been constantly making suggestions for me to put more effort into my appearance and it's starting to take a toll on my self confidence. What should I do...
[more inside]posted by WeekendJen at 8:37 AM PST - 81 comments
How difficult is it, really, to get a post-doctoral fellowship? I'm kind of panicking about it, so any reassurance would be helpful; that said, it would also be helpful to know if this is a totally unrealistic pipe-dream at this point, so I can start to think about other options.
[more inside]posted by UniversityNomad at 8:32 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for an OS X word processing program/app that will allow me to format pages for extensive marginal comments. Pages doesn't appear to allow this type of formatting. Some years ago, I tried doing this on Word 10.x and was driven close to madness by the fact that the marginal comments would shift up, down and onto adjoining pages, apparently at will. I was wondering if there are any other not hugely expensive options out there. Thanks.
posted by the sobsister at 8:17 AM PST - 13 comments
Mac "print to pdf" function is defaulting to US Letter output, despite A4-formatted documents that print fine as A4 on a physical printer.
[more inside]posted by kalapierson at 7:47 AM PST - 6 comments
What (European) plug adaptor do I need for this plug (attached to a set of fairy/Christmas lights)?
[more inside]posted by kansakwens at 7:46 AM PST - 6 comments
How do I get over the fact that my ex boyfriend is now more outgoing and confident, but at my expense? When we started dating, he was quiet, aloof, thoughtful. When he ended it (out of the blue), he devalued me and tossed me away like garbage. He never looked back, but is now so much more confident and seemingly happier. I'm having a hard time dealing with this.
[more inside]posted by Butterflye1010 at 6:38 AM PST - 34 comments
Name that tune: this morning, the guest preacher played a video about Myanmar. He was from
OMF International. I remember too little of the song in the background to do a fruitful search: something something 'what does it mean to live this life' and something about a shore, maybe. Sung by a man, sparse instrumentation. Can you help me?
[more inside]posted by undue influence at 5:21 AM PST - 8 comments
I am from the U.S. -- my iphone4s was stolen in a touristy area of Barcelona earlier this week. No calls were made on the phone in the hours before I suspended my (at&t) account and changed my gmail etc. passwords. It was not passcode locked/ didn't have tracking apps, but as far as I could tell it wasn't used. My question is: What "typically/usually" happens to such stolen phones? are they wiped and used as cameras/itouch?
posted by mrmarley at 4:36 AM PST - 6 comments
It’s time for my husband to get a new laptop, and we’re looking at a Mac that we’d share (the alternative is Windows). Help me decide whether a Mac is for us!
[more inside]posted by asnowballschance at 2:28 AM PST - 9 comments
What excites YOU about your regular diet/exercise routine? What motivational thoughts do you have that you believe are uniquely yours?
[more inside]posted by Th!nk at 12:03 AM PST - 32 comments
September 29
I have a bridged router acting as a modem, and a non-wireless vpn router. I need two add one or two wireless routers...how?
[more inside]posted by Unhyper at 11:50 PM PST - 3 comments
Have I been phished? If so, what do I do? I suddenly started getting phonecalls and texts from people looking for prostitutes. They're calling both my cell and home phones. I recently applied for a credit card, and now I'm afraid the site wasn't legit.
[more inside]posted by mneekadon at 11:16 PM PST - 10 comments
I applied for a job requiring 18 months' experience and was rejected (at that point, I had 9 months' experience). I fitted all other criteria. The same job has popped up again, and I now have 15 months' experience. I still fit all other criteria (the requirements for both positions are exactly the same) Should I reapply?
posted by glache at 11:15 PM PST - 5 comments
My non-reader boyfriend enjoys Harry Potter and A Song of Ice and Fire because he easily became so invested in the characters. He doesn't care so much about literary value; he just wants characters that he can care about and journey with, and when they feel grief or happiness, he wants to mourn for them or celebrate with them. What should he read next?
[more inside]posted by goosechasing at 10:44 PM PST - 43 comments
What is this non-permanent printer ink I've received in a print? I didn't know that ink
couldbe erased with a simple pencil eraser, but indeed the postcard-sized print I received on relatively heavy paper (possibly watercolor paper) was erasable with a pencil eraser. I only wanted to see if I could slough off a speck of dirt, and instead skin color came off the portrait. What's going on? Is this kind of ink going to fade and disappear in a couple of years even under glass?
[more inside]posted by reenka at 10:12 PM PST - 10 comments
I recently bought a travel toiletry kit from Target that included one screw-cap bottle and
two push open style bottles. The second kind seem to be leaking, mostly because the part that you push down to dispense shampoo gets pushed down too easily and so it gets nudged by other things in my suitcase. Any suggestions for preventing this in the future?
[more inside]posted by matildatakesovertheworld at 8:25 PM PST - 15 comments
I’m looking for information about the men’s suit maker Kingsridge. It was an older brand, but apparently they're still around or someone is using the name. I’m just curious about the company, history, etc.
posted by bongo_x at 7:58 PM PST - 4 comments
Need to get data from hundreds of pages of bank records into a spreadsheet. We have a scanner with a document feeder, but would love some recommendations on software/workflow ideas.
[more inside]posted by capnsue at 7:32 PM PST - 6 comments
Does anyone have any suggestions for backing up a macbook pro that is running lion on the mac partition and windows 7 on the bootcamp partition? I have an external hard drive that time machine backs up to for the macintosh paritition, and I use acronis true image to do the pc portion of the backups. I guess what I want to know is am I doing this inefficiently or is there a better way to back up everything? I am not sure that I understand how backups work that well nor whether cloning my hard drive would be a better solution? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
posted by nidora at 6:53 PM PST - 4 comments
I'm a man who wears boring business clothes and I'd like my look more memorable. What's a good signature flourish or another way to make it easier for people who meet me to remember me at a glance?
[more inside]posted by grudgebgon at 6:30 PM PST - 42 comments
I am interested in learning more about the idea of radical clothing as symbolic communication, and thinking about how that works today. Thus, I am looking for the most fantastic examples of communicative garments. For example, garments made from recycled materials, that might up, that are in unusual shapes, and so forth. I have found some of these already, but I don't really know what they mean--other than being novelties. Are there unusual garments that you think about a lot? What do you think they mean? Any leads would be most appreciated. If you would like to recommend books or movies about this sort of thing, that would be welcome too.
posted by mortaddams at 5:58 PM PST - 14 comments
My sister has a dental emergency -- a wisdom tooth with a wicked infection -- and we are in a rural area with no open dentist offices. What are her options?
[more inside]posted by youandiandaflame at 5:57 PM PST - 25 comments
I'm wondering if anyone could suggest a tool or website that allows me to see a list of sites that a particular website is pulling news from. I know I can do this manually by looking at articles and noting the sites that are sourced, but I'm wondering if there is an easier way to do it.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
- Michael
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb at 5:41 PM PST - 3 comments
We have a limestone house that has a small amount of periwinkle blue siding. In addition, the doors (front and garage), window frames, gutters, and various trim pieces are white.
Image 1.
Image 2.
From the street, the house doesn't look that great. Repainting the blue siding should be a relatively easy job, but what color would really look good?
Should the white doors be painted to match the new siding color?
posted by steinwald at 5:40 PM PST - 25 comments
Which player is more highly regarded, in terms of skill and mastery of the game, by the world chess community: Bobby Fischer or Garry Kasparov?
[more inside]posted by mousepad at 3:52 PM PST - 10 comments
It's probably about time I go to college. I'm kind of (actually, very) confused. What do I do? (Wall of text inside)
[more inside]posted by Redfield at 3:27 PM PST - 27 comments
How can I tell if a product I'm about to buy contains nanotech materials? Are there labeling requirements (in the U.S.)? Can I tell by the chemical names? For any ingredient that's listed, can I tell if it's a nano-version of that material, as opposed to regular sized molecules? What consumer products are actually using these materials now?
[more inside]posted by Corvid at 2:18 PM PST - 19 comments
I'd like to promote self-efficacy in my toddler, and am looking for different methods of going about it.
[more inside]posted by cardamon at 1:50 PM PST - 24 comments
I'm thinking of starting a food- blog. The idea is to provide practical advice for people without money who want to eat good food made from good produce. I have decades of experience of being a poor foodie, but not much of writing or blogging. Any advice and all referencers will be valuable
The blog will be in my own language (not english), at least to begin with.
posted by mumimor at 1:44 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm finding myself quite happily drawn to the
Gangnam Style video. Can you point me towards the best dance/pop/crazy dance videos NOT from the U.S.?
posted by agregoli at 1:14 PM PST - 50 comments
How can I stop getting sick? I teach High School and am constantly run down. I eat healthy, go to bed ridiculously early to get up early, exercise, and wash hands as often as possible (and have wipes in classroom) but it is pretty much impossible to stay healthy in a non-healthy atmosphere.
[more inside]posted by bquarters at 12:38 PM PST - 30 comments
Online service for wildcard e-mail address forwarding for a given domain?
[more inside]posted by pbh at 11:47 AM PST - 4 comments
I have finally been forced to switch from Office 2003 to Office 2010, and I am attempting to come to terms with the Ribbon interface.
In the built-in Ribbon tabs, items are separated by short vertical "separator" lines, but there does not appear to be a way to insert these separators into custom tabs.
[more inside]posted by alby at 10:28 AM PST - 3 comments
I need to get my head around the best path to retraining myself on (nominally Solidworks) with view to (in the longer term) doing CAD piece work from home - However there are several issues relating to software types and costs that I am not sure how to approach.
[more inside]posted by Brockles at 9:09 AM PST - 9 comments
Can somebody help me track down the source claiming Leonid Kantorovich was responsible for the safety of evacuees on the Road of Life during the Siege of Leningrad?
[more inside]posted by onalark at 8:12 AM PST - 7 comments
In public businesses one frequently sees those signs reading: "We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone," or something like that. Have you seen this principle applied in real life? I'd like to hear about it.
posted by mr. digits at 7:30 AM PST - 85 comments
I didn't choose the degree I am doing right now. It was my mom's wish... but I didn't realize at the time! If this happened to you... how did you cope? How did you take the best out of it?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:17 AM PST - 13 comments
If you can only record one track at a time via audio recording software (e.g. Ableton), why did I buy an interface that allows me to record two mics and an electric guitar simultaneously?
[more inside]posted by DMelanogaster at 7:14 AM PST - 22 comments
I live in Austin, TX. My girlfriend is training to be a manager in a restaurant. She would like to improve her Spanish to be able to better communicate with the kitchen staff. (Her current level of Spanish is VERY basic: mostly common nouns, question words, and verbs like "is" and "has", etc.) Do you know of any websites or books that specifically cater towards learning "kitchen Spanish"? Do you know any phrases that would be helpful for her to learn?
[more inside]posted by 23skidoo at 6:58 AM PST - 8 comments
How do I sell a car between provinces? I live in Montreal, QC and my friend in Toronto, ON. She wants to buy my car. What do I have to do to sell it to her?
[more inside]posted by foxinsocks at 6:35 AM PST - 1 comments
September 28
He's nice in some ways, but really annoying in others. Should I continue trying to build a friendship with him?
[more inside]posted by dean_deen at 10:46 PM PST - 24 comments
I'm looking to learn how to calculate probabilities for a multi-round dice game. I've researched this question some, and it looks like I might need to know how to use the multinomial distribution, but I can't find any good introductions. Please point me to the most layman-accessible educational material on this subject, and help me to help myself.
[more inside]posted by Richard Daly at 10:16 PM PST - 6 comments
I am presently going through interviews for an IT consulting position with a nationally known firm. I've been through two extended phone interviews. The initial call with the recruiter went great, but I just had a call with one of the main staff members and it was a train wreck. Extra library/MLIS snowflake details...
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:16 PM PST - 7 comments
Can you recommend a specific online bankruptcy debtor education provider? There are a billion and the ones I've looked at don't fill me with calm reassurance.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:48 PM PST - 2 comments
I love all historical mysteries, but lately, I'm especially obsessed with jazzy, stylish ones set in the 1910s-30s. I spent the summer tearing through all of Kerry Greenwood's Phryne Fisher Murder Mysteries. What should I read next?
[more inside]posted by mostlymartha at 3:46 PM PST - 23 comments
What are your favorite non-American radio stations? Bonus points for stations that are available online, and mostly play music that I am unlikely to hear on American radio.
posted by ocherdraco at 3:14 PM PST - 44 comments
Why is it that in Brazil, there are no reviews / ratings of books on any of the online book stores? Does anyone know of any stores that might have this seemingly basic functionality?
posted by mikeanegus at 3:12 PM PST - 2 comments
There was a large-ish (6.9) earthquake in my area on Wednesday. Since then, I've felt a number of "phantom" earthquakes (along with a number of real aftershocks). Is there anything I can do to stop feeling the "phantom" quakes?
[more inside]posted by charmcityblues at 3:12 PM PST - 11 comments
What is a good way to create an FAQ-type document so that it looks good and is easy to navigate on a computer?
[more inside]posted by quam6246 at 3:00 PM PST - 8 comments
Thyroid Cancer Question! Seeking advice about TSH (thyrogen) injections instead of witchdrawl/LID before RAI.
[more inside]posted by mrs.pants at 2:54 PM PST - 7 comments
How do I go about getting hired for a position that doesn't exist: a High School Russian teacher?
[more inside]posted by SollosQ at 2:40 PM PST - 20 comments
What are all of the male/female homophone name pairs? I am looking for examples of names that sound alike but are spelled differently depending on whether the individual is male or female. Examples: Don/Dawn, Erin/Aaron, Francis/Frances, Yves/Eve.
posted by bq at 2:10 PM PST - 78 comments
Do eczema rashes blanch (turn white) when you press them?
posted by brista at 1:27 PM PST - 5 comments
I need to learn Java/J2EE. Where do I start? What resources are out there? How do I become a good programmer overtime?
[more inside]posted by turniphead at 1:20 PM PST - 4 comments
I used to like reading until about fourth grade. That's when books started getting more intricate with more characters and multiple plotlines etc. I'm pretty sure I have ADD and/or a terrible capacity for that kind of thing. What books might I enjoy now? (I'm 21/F)
[more inside]posted by lhude sing cuccu at 1:19 PM PST - 34 comments
I subscribe to HBO. Why the heck can't I get it on my Blu-Ray? Is there some other way to get it on my TV (besides going to the actual channel)?
[more inside]posted by Leezie at 12:25 PM PST - 13 comments
This is the
land-line phone I want. But I'd rather not pay $205. Does anyone know of an similar phone at a lower price?
I want only four things from my phone: Phone calls, auto-dial, voice mail, and don't be ugly -- nothing more. But, the land-line phones that are typically available in the stores have too many features and, to my eye,
are ugly. Someone must know of a basic, well-designed phone.
posted by partner at 12:07 PM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for a quote by architect Jeanne Gang I read in an article about her last year, and my Google-fu is failing me. Help me, hivemind.
[more inside]posted by dw at 11:47 AM PST - 3 comments
What is the best video conferencing setup for boss and I to talk about data remotely? More complete description of circumstances inside.
[more inside]posted by juliapangolin at 11:46 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there a difference in the white or black iPhone's attractiveness to thieves-- to the point where it should influence my buying decision?
[more inside]posted by bchaplin at 11:03 AM PST - 19 comments
I'm a temp/consultant at a Fortune 100 company. My project is ending soon and I to find another one. How do I do so?
[more inside]posted by reenum at 10:51 AM PST - 3 comments
YANMD - I just discovered from 2 recent bloodworks that my 15 year old son’s non-fasting glucose levels are in the mid-60’s after eating what could be considered a “carb bombs” – cake, hot chocolate among other carby things. Is this some rare condition that no one has heard of? Something like the opposite of diabetes? Or does this mean nothing at all?
[more inside]posted by jamesalbert at 10:38 AM PST - 21 comments
I'm looking for non-sealing earbuds with iPhone controls that aren't white, and I can't find them. Do you have any recommendations?
[more inside]posted by unsound at 10:05 AM PST - 19 comments
I have a very important job interview on Monday. I feel like I'm getting sick (sore throat, warm forehead, etc). If I'm sick on Monday, do I call and ask to re-schedule or soldier through?
[more inside]posted by Fister Roboto at 9:52 AM PST - 33 comments
I would really love to truly enjoy the magic and beauty of opera, but I'm a complete novice. While I have enjoyed Broadway style musicals since I was a child, opera has escaped me. Are there any books, specific productions or recordings I should read, watch or hear?
[more inside]posted by BrianJ at 9:47 AM PST - 28 comments
Where should my girlfriend and I go on vacation in January? We're open to pretty much anything - and that's the problem.
[more inside]posted by vakker at 9:23 AM PST - 20 comments
People with dry skin: How do you apply lotion to just the
backs of your hands? Special applicator suggestions go to the front of the line!
[more inside]posted by Rad_Boy at 9:11 AM PST - 21 comments
I won't be able to eat normally for about a year, my family is supportive, but wants to continue to meet up weekly and would like to make sure I am as comfortable about it as possible.
[more inside]posted by dadici at 8:38 AM PST - 24 comments
I lied on my CV. Does the US government do background checks on your education when issuing work visas?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:33 AM PST - 8 comments
So my cat just spectacularly broke a CFL lightbulb. I've read the other Asks on this topic, but I still have a few questions.
[more inside]posted by Coatlicue at 8:22 AM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for an expert witness in the area of architecture copyright in the US. The Northeast would be ideal. It seems like there are a million online, so any additional recommendations would be much appreciated.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:07 AM PST - 1 comments
Is there good quantitative research on the behavioral effect of gamification and achievements?
[more inside]posted by jasonhong at 7:24 AM PST - 4 comments
I'd really like to help support my neighbor, a fine artist, in her search for commissions, management and new students. Unfortunately, outside of just helping her navigate networking sites online, I have no idea where to start. Specifics after the jump.
[more inside]posted by biddeford at 7:04 AM PST - 3 comments
I have grand ideas for an ecommerce web site and am curious about how to get where I need from an inventory perspective.
[more inside]posted by kmurray24 at 6:51 AM PST - 8 comments
Is there a way to ship perfume and nail polish abroad from the UK? People are telling me there isn't but I don't quite believe them.
[more inside]posted by neilb449 at 6:43 AM PST - 10 comments
If you run a business that deals in international trade, how do you easily manage export licensing and reporting to the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security? What about getting Certificates of Compliance and Certificates of Origin? I know you have to get a cert validated by a chamber of commerce (and in some circumstances, by that countries consulate) but can you give me any sort of description that would help me streamline the process?
[more inside]posted by wolfdreams01 at 6:41 AM PST - 2 comments
Help settle a contentious argument: friend argues that hip-hop/rap requires less talent than rock/pop, and that the true measure of talent is being able to stand on a stage with nothing but a guitar and microphone. This doesn't seem right to me, but I don't know hip-hop/rap well. Is this a valid position? Are there any musicians in rap and hip-hop that defy this?
[more inside]posted by Locative at 5:59 AM PST - 72 comments
Can you suggest some place to buy custom return address labels, who have a good reputation and tasteful templates? Google has a thousand tacky options that all seem the same.
posted by smackfu at 5:57 AM PST - 10 comments
What is the best way to preheat a stainless steel pan enough that the food won't stick, but not so much that it warps?
[more inside]posted by Jim Biancolo at 5:47 AM PST - 12 comments
Which books did Jerry Garcia read that helped him learn to play? I'm not much of a deadhead, but I do have great respect for Jerry Garcia's playing, especially acoustically with David Grisman. In my own study of music generally and guitar specifically I've been venturing out of pentatonic scales into the major scale and associated modes, as well as trying to become a more knowledgable and lyrical improviser. I'm in a wormhole of reading tons of interviews with Jerry and he commonly refers to learning heaps about the guitar by "reading the books" that have come out since the last time he "read the books" about guitar/music. These interviews have been mid seventies to mid to late eighties. I'm wondering: What books was Jerry reading that were so valuable in helping him develop his playing? He never seems to reference them specifically. Anyone know what kind of literature was coming out and of good quality in that era? Thanks.
posted by idzyn at 5:25 AM PST - 4 comments
Romantic song sung by female singer, with lyrics like, "Why do I need stars when I have you"?
[more inside]posted by catburger at 3:53 AM PST - 4 comments
Several months ago, for my partner's birthday, my MIL decided to gift us with an electric kettle. We were happy, because we had been planning to get one, and said as much to her. But then she couldn't find the "right one" (she's quite particular about aesthetics) and now the whole idea seems to have slipped off her radar. But the winter is approaching, we're making a lot of tea, and we would really really like to have that kettle. Do we remind her, buy it ourselves, or what?
[more inside]posted by gakiko at 3:50 AM PST - 30 comments
Sunday activities in Colorado Springs? I am trying to coordinate an outing for a group of 6-8 women of varying ages on Sunday afternoon or early evening, but I really don't know the area. We will have an 80 year old and a 3 year old with us.
[more inside]posted by LittleMissCranky at 3:18 AM PST - 2 comments
September 27
I have a mortgage that is perfectly healthy. Should/can I do a HARP refinance on it?
[more inside]posted by miyabo at 10:00 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for video games that I could read aloud and describe as I play so that one of my friends who is blind could participate. We would be doing this over Skype. Ideally, we'd like games with multiple choices and decisions that affect the gameplay or story, less linear games and fairly complicated gameplay. We wouldn't want anything in real time, anything that requires coordination or games where the visuals are essential.
[more inside]posted by shirobara at 9:58 PM PST - 36 comments
At the gym over the past few months, I have seen a few Asian or Asian-American 60-something women with their backs covered with 1.5-inch - diameter circular marks. Does anyone know what may have caused these marks? Are they the result of a medical condition? A medical treatment? A common injury or abuse? The largest Asian-American population here is Korean. The marks are varying in intensity, so it looks like they occurred over a period of time.
posted by jaguar at 8:06 PM PST - 17 comments
For the last several days, I have had the feeling that something is stuck in my throat or the urge to swallow. It lasts for hours and seems to occur after eating. Is this heartburn? Is it something else?
[more inside]posted by Caz721 at 8:05 PM PST - 15 comments
I have the most bourgeois question ever, but damnit, tea is serious business. Where/how can I get more of this amazing tea from Kerala, India?
[more inside]posted by TheNewWazoo at 8:00 PM PST - 10 comments
Help this newbie cyclist figure out what he'll need for cool weather cycling. Bonus points for: Colorado.
[more inside]posted by ecorrocio at 7:50 PM PST - 18 comments
How do I carry around all my stuff with grace and avoid looking stupid?
I carry around a lot of stuff everyday, and it's extremely annoying. People are always commenting about how I have "so many bags" but I really am not sure how to streamline my stuff.
[more inside]posted by sweetkid at 7:37 PM PST - 46 comments
In Maxwell for SketchUp, is there a way I can get a transparent object to cast a shadow?
[more inside]posted by sakahane at 7:27 PM PST - 1 comments
Is a casual, long-term mutually monogamous relationship the safest way to have sex outside of a serious committed boyfriend girlfriend relationship and preferred?
[more inside]posted by mrfawcet at 7:14 PM PST - 17 comments
Book recommendations please: fiction and non-fiction [including (auto)biographies] of people who lived alone, and their experiences and thoughts about it.
[more inside]posted by b33j at 6:52 PM PST - 21 comments
Attention, language types of MetaFilter: The Russian word
poshlost' is roughly equivalent to the English "banality" or "self-satisfied mediocrity." Vladimir Nabokov wittily rendered it as
poshlust ("posh" + "lust"), and described it as "not only the obviously trashy but mainly the falsely important, the falsely beautiful, the falsely clever, the falsely attractive."
Is there a specific term for this kind of word play?
[more inside]posted by easy, lucky, free at 6:47 PM PST - 4 comments
Spent two days, 12 hours driving helping a friend move from Los Angeles to San Francisco. The whole time my friend seemed unappreciative of my help and didn't even go as far to pay or offer to pay for any snacks or meals. At the end of it all my friend offered thanks. Am I being over sensitive or do I have the right to be a little annoyed?
posted by nathanm at 6:26 PM PST - 22 comments
Mr. SPA told me last night that he thinks about suicide. Knowing Mr. SPA and based on the surrounding facts and circumstances, I think he's referencing suicide in a bid to talk about escaping from the stress in his life. In other words, I think he's asking for my help. I don't know if I can help him. What do I do?
[more inside]posted by SPA at 5:25 PM PST - 20 comments
How safe are the following (mostly) West African countries, and what can I expect my budget to be?
[more inside]posted by maya at 5:15 PM PST - 7 comments
I'd like science-, scientist-, or engineering-related book recommendations for a 9th grade student reading at a 6th-7th grade level.
[more inside]posted by Salvor Hardin at 5:15 PM PST - 9 comments
Obese and diabetic is no way to go through life son, so I want/need/have to exercise. Problem: Most entities (exercise programs, gyms, trainers) want a doctor's note from me to prove I won't drop fucking dead while attempting to exercise. I want to get a note (one singular note) from my doctor that will allow me to participate in as many different exercise programs as possible.
What should the note say?
[more inside]posted by Rob Rockets at 5:05 PM PST - 28 comments
Google-fu (utter) Fail. Name this website: Site owner is a guy. He tells you what the "best" product is in a variety of categories (cell phone, beard trimmer, laptop etc). The conceit for the site is basically "stop shopping and just buy this one."
posted by Vavuzi at 4:53 PM PST - 7 comments
Help me write a funny, effective, non-shaming sign asking people to please not talk on their cellphones in the office restroom.
[more inside]posted by elizeh at 4:08 PM PST - 29 comments
My friend is in a very bad way. She's had a painful breakup, and she has a long-term chronic illness that's tough to deal with. She's housebound, isolated, very unhappy and says she's thinking of suicide. What, if anything, can I do to help?
[more inside]posted by Catseye at 3:36 PM PST - 9 comments
How do I find the telephone companies demarcation box? The telephone wire comes off the street, into a conduit on the roof and then back out the conduit pipe and under the roof. The cable box and electrical meter are both right there, the tech and I were surprised the demark box was not. Is it possible my house doesn't have a demark box?
[more inside]posted by Keith Talent at 2:42 PM PST - 7 comments
I have lost my job, and I want to use some of the money in my 401k to pay my bills, but not all of it. I would like some details about the next steps, if you have experience with this.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:35 PM PST - 20 comments
Looking for a place in NYC where I (a dude) can get good, natural-looking hair coloring for about a hundred bucks.
[more inside]posted by The Whelk at 2:07 PM PST - 6 comments
I am looking for interesting or weird places to stop on a once-in-a-lifetime epic cross-country road trip. I have a month to traverse the country. I'm planning on stopping at the House on the Rock in WI, the Grand Canyon, and the Jedediah Smith Redwoods Park. Anywhere along this route that I shouldn't miss, either for food or attractions? I am looking particularly for things I would never see or eat if I were not on a road trip, or wonderful places to camp. The route is inside...
[more inside]posted by jennyjenny at 1:54 PM PST - 34 comments
Anyone heard anything about scary-powerful chemicals/biological warfare/nanotech designed to wipe out not just people, but flora and fauna as well?
[more inside]posted by MrHalfwit at 1:41 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I expand my business from a 1 person independent freelance/contractor to a few people (or with an assistant?) While simultaneously maintaining high quality and being able to trust the project or parts of the project to others.
[more inside]posted by Dances with sock puppets at 1:18 PM PST - 6 comments
My mother is being financially taken advantage of by my freeloading uncle. This is causing massive stress in our family, and resentments are building up.
Is there anything I can do to help her?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:58 PM PST - 24 comments
What is the explanation for a particular pleasant scent that books printed in India and Pakistan seem to have?
[more inside]posted by Paquda at 12:51 PM PST - 6 comments
I was fascinated by
this episode of 99% Invisible about how banks are too confusing, stuffy, and weird for many lower-income customers and how check cashing stores are taking advantage of this by offering really simple, straight-forward, more transparent (but expensive) financial services. What other institutions, businesses, services, products, etc. are designed for middle-income or wealthy people that confuse or put off lower-income customers?
posted by shotgunbooty at 11:51 AM PST - 57 comments
Got a Government research contract - now everybody needs to start tracking their time with some kind of DCAA compliant time card system. We're a small 10 person start-up and there's a bewildering range of people and companies offering time tracking solutions. So I'm seeking the hive mind's experience. Should I just use a paper time-cards? If so, where can I find a good template or sample? Should I go with a software or web-based solution? We only have one contract and it encompasses almost everything we do so there's not a lot of complexity tracking multiple proposals. Our business is not to be a government contractor - this project is more in the line of a small business incubator grant.
posted by Long Way To Go at 10:26 AM PST - 5 comments
I would like to help some Democratic candidates get elected to US Senate. Where will my money make the most difference?
[more inside]posted by Afroblanco at 10:16 AM PST - 22 comments
Why is google indexing my personal domain "better" than my work's domain - both have WP blogs, but only posts under my personal domain show up in the Google Alert I have for my name. I am responsible for the visibility of my employer's blog and I do not think it's being crawled effectively (or something).
[more inside]posted by antonymous at 10:07 AM PST - 4 comments
Last night, while playing with Find My iPhone, I erased my wife's iPhone. That's right.
I erased my wife's iPhone. Apparently, it wasn't backing up to iCloud. Unless I have a good backup on her laptop via iTunes, I am screwed, right?
[more inside]posted by 4ster at 9:50 AM PST - 13 comments
Please recommend a Wordpress plugin for event registrations. Or suggest an alternative.
[more inside]posted by beagle at 9:31 AM PST - 3 comments
My iPhone (3G)'s power/headphone/volume rocker assembly is on the fritz all of a sudden. How can I try to remedy this? (Either cheaply/locally in NYC or DIY).
[more inside]posted by R a c h e l at 8:53 AM PST - 3 comments
Using a laptop running Ubuntu Linux 12.04, I want to record three things at once:
1) video of my desktop,
2) video from a USB webcam,
3) audio from a USB microphone.
Ideally I would like some setup which simultaneously starts all three recordings, and keeps them in sync, so that it will not be too painfully difficult to mix them later -- my eventual aim is to make a kind of "picture-in-picture" screencast. Is this feasible, and if it is, what's the best approach? (Free is nice, but if I can make this process smoother by paying less than a thousand dollars, I will happily pay.)
posted by em at 8:53 AM PST - 2 comments
What are low-cost or online resources for a young Italian man with anxiety disorder and/or depression in Rome?
[more inside]posted by vincele at 8:35 AM PST - 4 comments
Friend lives in a Philadelphia row home. His neighbor's house was sealed by the DA. Neighbor broke back in & flooded the basement intentionally. The water also flooded my friend's basement and he is now concerned about potential mold problems. Neighbor does not have insurance. How should he proceed so as to both deal with potential mold & mildew before they become a problem and not cause his own homeowner's insurance to increase.
posted by davidvanb at 8:22 AM PST - 14 comments
A friend and I are heading into NYC next weekend. We are coming from Montreal and driving across the border. However, after that, we haven't decided the best way to get into the city. Should we drive to Albany and take a bus from there? (Is there long term parking in Albany?) Should we drive into a suburb and take a train in? Should we drive into the city and find a lot? (I'd probably prefer to do one of the first two unless there is some reason to do the third.)
[more inside]posted by jeather at 8:13 AM PST - 32 comments
Asking for a very dear friend, YANAL/YANHL/TINLA/OMG/WTF: my friend wants to divorce her emotionally-abusive husband. He doesn't want a divorce and intends to fight her tooth and nail. They live in MD. What to do?
[more inside]posted by julthumbscrew at 7:55 AM PST - 16 comments
I need good estimates on timing for a cab ride from the East Village to La Guardia on a Tuesday afternoon.
[more inside]posted by COBRA! at 7:42 AM PST - 13 comments
The case for Drupal? Or, why we should ditch Kintera and not choose BlueState or Expression Engine, etc.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:22 AM PST - 13 comments
Recommendations for psychiatrists specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem issues in Boston (Financial District)?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:22 AM PST - 2 comments
We're resigned to our differences over the pronunciation of 'scone' (rhyming it with either 'stone' or 'gone'). The strange thing is that both of us regard the other's pronunciation as sounding 'posh'. So, does scone/scone divide along class lines, or is it more about geography or something else?
posted by monkey closet at 4:59 AM PST - 49 comments
I have a very strong background in humanities but I've completed three-year undergraduate course in math. Though I passed it without trouble, I feel like traditional textbooks didn't teach make me
understand a lot. What are best math resources (books, but not necessarily) that instead of
trying to look like PM read more like literature or work on your intuition and talk about big picture implications instead? Something like
Godel, Escher, Bach for various areas of mathematics.
[more inside]posted by desultory_banyan at 3:55 AM PST - 25 comments
Downloaded the new iOS 6 to my iPhone 4. The internet says that means I have Siri now. Why can't I find her?
[more inside]posted by thebrokenmuse at 2:04 AM PST - 8 comments
My boyfriend is a very spiritual devotee of Krishna (via ISKCON). Before we were dating he lived in an Ashram for a while, and has been involved with the temple since he was in early high school. I'm happily Jewish, and not personally disposed toward that sort of devotion, and I think sometimes my inability to understand comes off as skeptical or disapproving.
His birthday is coming up in about a week, and I'd like to get him something, or do something for him that will demonstrate a commitment to his spirituality - or at least something that shows I'm trying. I'd love your suggestions. More details beyond the fold.
[more inside]posted by howgenerica at 12:23 AM PST - 12 comments
September 26
French tv & movie recs for someone who wants to be entertained but also get used to the language?
[more inside]posted by Mizu at 10:08 PM PST - 27 comments
I need a vacation, but question is, where should I go? This Missouri 20-something is looking for trip suggestions in the western US for the week of October 22nd.
[more inside]posted by PhillC at 9:07 PM PST - 7 comments
I am seeking to understand emotional intelligence - how do those who are more emotionally intelligent see things differently?
[more inside]posted by mossicle at 8:46 PM PST - 28 comments
My husband and I believe in being responsible dog owners, now the situation has changed and we're not sure how to continue doing what's best for our dogs. Complicated details (e.g., our long distance marriage) inside.
[more inside]posted by blue_bicycle at 7:50 PM PST - 17 comments
What interesting things should I see, do, eat, and (maybe) drink in and around Santa Rosa this weekend? I'll be there primarily for a bike ride* but will have a day before the ride and a day after to do other stuff, as well.
[more inside]posted by rhiannonstone at 7:42 PM PST - 7 comments
We frequent a wine bar that features a self-service Enomatic machine. You load up a debit card and then serve yourself. My wife usually drinks wine and I normally order beers. A $50 bill may represent $40 charged up on the card, with only 2 beers actually brought out to me by a waiter. I've been tipping based on the value of what we actually consumed, so I'm doing the math on what my wife drank, even though it is all prepaid and self-serve. If I tip the full bill, the waiter that helps us the next time, when we may not need to add to the wine card, gets screwed.
Waiters of Mefi, am I doing it right?
posted by COD at 7:25 PM PST - 22 comments
Second-floor toilet is leaking, can you help me figure out the best course of action regarding the floor?
[more inside]posted by joshwebb at 7:07 PM PST - 3 comments
So this was me
commenting a bit ago about how some views toward health care actually damage the lives of real people.
And now I need advice, because the situation has grown so far out of my control and I think I’ll go out of my mind with worry.
[more inside]posted by bilabial at 7:05 PM PST - 57 comments
Help me get from Billy Bishop airport to the Toronto bus station, with wifi and (hopefully) tasty food in between. I've got about 2 hours.
[more inside]posted by neroli at 6:10 PM PST - 10 comments
How can I organize my medical records and lab tests so that they are as easy as possible for a doctor or nurse to navigate?
[more inside]posted by wireless at 5:41 PM PST - 10 comments
Is there a service where I can submit articles or documents and have them read by a human being and get the result recorded as an mp3? I feel like such a service ought to exist somewhere, but I haven't had any luck finding one. Also, I'm not really interested in software that converts text to speech - it has to be read by a person.
posted by Proginoskes at 4:59 PM PST - 10 comments
What tree should we plant in our small front yard? We're in DC, and the area gets full sun. We'd like something beautiful and maybe blossomy, but that grows relatively quickly and is somewhat idiot-proof. Also, any good books or sites out there on tree care?
posted by yarly at 4:58 PM PST - 14 comments
Mrs. hamandcheese teaches children education programs. About dinosaurs. She needs your help with a specific crafty art activity teaching kids about bugs stuck in amber. Suggest us some amber-like glue solutions!
[more inside]posted by hamandcheese at 4:52 PM PST - 13 comments
After a deep cut to the hand, what are the proper precautions to prevent nerve damage?
[more inside]posted by jef at 4:20 PM PST - 8 comments
What are the
best books and other DIY resources for learning about logistics and supply chain management, especially with regard to international sales?
posted by Sticherbeast at 4:02 PM PST - 1 comments
I only have time to run at night. This makes me nervous. Am I just a nervous nellie, or am I asking to become the Central Park Jogger 2.0?
[more inside]posted by ablazingsaddle at 3:37 PM PST - 37 comments
"You can't get over this unless you really want to." Do I not want to? I need to want to, and I'm a self-sabotaging ball of nonsense. Have therapist and group therapy, intake appointment for medication on two days, feeling like I'm maybe just making it all up. Or I'm using my intelligence to pull one over on either my therapist, or myself.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:04 PM PST - 25 comments
How is lithium produced by the body? Is it broken from larger molecules (ionized) or supplied by the food intake in the basic element form? I know that lower than some certain concentration level in blood *may* be the result of bipolar disorder and physicians try to cure that by administering lithium tablets to patients. What I do not know is how lithium is naturally produced and maintained by the body. Wikipedia article on lithium is of little help, maybe the subject needs deeper digging. Thanks!
posted by raphael19 at 3:00 PM PST - 11 comments
I want to learn how to skate ski and I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Can you recommend any instructors or point me to some organization offering lessons?
[more inside]posted by Area Man at 2:15 PM PST - 6 comments
Anyone recommend a family doctor in Vancouver/Burnaby? One that can deal with allergies would be nice. Or at least give me suggestions on how to get one, because I've never done this before.
[more inside]posted by Hawk V at 2:09 PM PST - 2 comments
I have an interview this week for an assistant volunteer coordinator position at a local organization. I've done some volunteer management before but haven't had a position like this. If YOU have, or do, what's it like? Any advice for an interview?
posted by trillian at 1:51 PM PST - 13 comments
I'm looking for a Vietnamese (?) diplomat-politican-scholar who, when asked of the French Revolution, said something like "it has yet to be seen". Do you know this is? Do tell!
posted by beshtya at 1:40 PM PST - 4 comments
Are there any famous English catchphrases in foreign language television and cinema? Think of this as the Foreign language equivalent to "Hasta la vista, baby!"
[more inside]posted by Nanukthedog at 1:04 PM PST - 11 comments
A company I just interviewed with has an unsecured FTP site where their IT department posts full versions of copyrighted software, among other things. Yikes?
[more inside]posted by bloggerwench at 12:43 PM PST - 25 comments
Hello everyone,
This is my first post, though I'm a longtime reader. I am trying to find out if there are any ways I haven't thought of to buy cheap airline tickets from Reno, NV to Nashville, TN and back three times a year to visit family.
[more inside]posted by michellenoel at 11:48 AM PST - 10 comments
I am visiting my boyfriend's family for Christmas. His parents and two of his younger brothers (still in school) will be there, and I've met each of them very briefly. They celebrate Christmas with gift exchanges, but I was thinking about giving them cash, partly because I feel I don't know them well, partly because I don't want to travel with lots of boxes, and partly because cash is a perfectly acceptable gift in
my culture (for New Year's Day). I've asked my boyfriend and he seemed lukewarm, but not entirely against it. Is this an absolutely horrible idea? If it's not, what is a good amount that says I'm not stingy, but also also not trying to bribe them?
posted by ethidda at 11:27 AM PST - 39 comments
For an essay, I need a few more examples of films where the main characters cannot enter or leave a physical space, for whatever reasons.
[more inside]posted by perhapses at 10:56 AM PST - 88 comments
Please help me find a boilerplate terms and conditions statement for my new retail website. I am begining a retail web venture and need some terms and conditions verbage. Boilerplate will do. Can someone point the way today?
posted by citybuddha at 10:44 AM PST - 2 comments
I'd like to work in London but I have no idea where to start! I'm a British citizen, age 30, but I've grown up in Australia. I'm looking for any kind of work that pays the bills. Policy work would be especially nice (I have some experience there) but temping/office jobs would be fine too. Can you recommend me some agencies and websites where I can start, and also any other hints and tips for first-timers to the London/UK job market!
Thank you!
posted by EatMyHat at 10:22 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can I buy hand sanitizer in bulk near Seattle, WA? Ideal size would be a 15-30 gallon drum. Ideal price would be under $150.
[more inside]posted by reeddavid at 10:03 AM PST - 12 comments
Could someone help me find open access vector art for wheelchair accessibility symbols similar to the one in
this photo from a shop in Leipzig?
[more inside]posted by bleary at 9:55 AM PST - 10 comments
What are examples of situations--in politics or otherwise--when someone took a question or remark that would seem to corner or embarrass them and completely reframed it, turned the tables on their attacker, instantly reversed the crowd's sentiments?
posted by shivohum at 9:36 AM PST - 35 comments
Noam Chomsky wrote a book decades ago called
American Power and the New Mandarins and I was wondering why he chose the word "Mandarin."
[more inside]posted by ReWayne at 9:13 AM PST - 15 comments
What was produced at the factory at the beginning of Michelangelo Antonioni's
Red Desert?
[more inside]posted by Egg Shen at 9:08 AM PST - 2 comments
How to help my mother, with several health problems, from the other side of the world?
[more inside]posted by wwax at 9:01 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm worried about feeling too "boring" or "domestic" in my long-term relationship. Also, how to keep things exciting on a budget?
[more inside]posted by leedly at 9:00 AM PST - 26 comments
What famous movie scenes and/or lines were not in the script but happened spontaneously or by accident?
[more inside]posted by AgentRocket at 8:48 AM PST - 38 comments
How do you find a psychiatrist when you've just moved to a new place and have zero mental health or even just health contacts in the area? Or do you have a referral for the Piedmont Triad or Chapel Hill areas?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:35 AM PST - 6 comments
New jogger needs advice: achy joints, sore feet. I'm using a jogging stroller and fairly restricted to road/sidewalk surfaces in a small geographic area.
[more inside]posted by Eyebrows McGee at 8:19 AM PST - 29 comments
I am looking for a physical therapist in the Washington, DC area who has experience treating Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
[more inside]posted by alligatorman at 8:13 AM PST - 2 comments
Is there any software that will dynamically re-project a map as you click-and-drag it?
[more inside]posted by Sleeper at 7:45 AM PST - 4 comments
My ex has sneaked back into my life during a difficult time. I'm appreciative of his support but I'm nervous about backsliding emotionally. How do I set the right boundaries? Or is this just the "being friends with your ex when you're ready" thing I've read so much about here on the green?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:07 AM PST - 17 comments
My husband just told me he's into crossdressing and wants to introduce D/s into our sex life.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:06 AM PST - 16 comments
I gave a guy a second chance, but found out later that he had been extremely shady with me the first time around (details inside). I don't know how to get over it. Should I leave the past in the past and focus on us growing together or should I chalk it up to bad judgement/being too trusting on my part and leave the relationship? The explanation is pretty long. Thanks for taking the time to read. I need advice.
[more inside]posted by spooky car at 6:58 AM PST - 35 comments
Are there unpleasant compounds in plastic (specifically Britta filters) that are soluble in pure ethanol that I don't want to drink?
[more inside]posted by Lame_username at 6:57 AM PST - 34 comments
City of Heroes is shutting down. I am overwrought with grief! Okay, not really, but I'm a little sad, and I want to find a new MMO where it is fun to play as a healer...
[more inside]posted by DWRoelands at 6:40 AM PST - 11 comments
I want to write a children's picture book, submit it to a publisher, and get it published. Now what?
[more inside]posted by booksherpa at 6:39 AM PST - 10 comments
Facebook showing private messages. Has anyone noticed that PMs are showing up in the timeline? I've personally seen some of my own PMs on a friend's wall. Facebook of course,
denies it all.
posted by xmattxfx at 6:34 AM PST - 21 comments
Four college roommates and I moved into a new house in a sketchy neighborhood, next door neighbor welcomed us with a bottle of alcohol. And another bottle a couple weeks later. She now insists we make her a list of bottles we want. Something feels off. Are we being set up for some kind of scam?
[more inside]posted by Mach3avelli at 1:06 AM PST - 58 comments
September 25
Early next year, I will have a lot of down time in or near places that were visited by the ancient Romans and Greeks. I am a moderate history and language nerd. If I want to read ancient source material related to some of the places I will be visiting, what language should I learn - Latin or Ancient Greek?
[more inside]posted by par court at 10:48 PM PST - 19 comments
I am 30, happily married, and in the middle of next year will be eligible for a year of paid maternity leave. Around the time I become eligible, I am also starting grad school (MLIS at U Wisconsin, Madison). I feel like I could probably manage any two things: work + school (part-time), work+baby, or baby+school.; but not all three. I am attending graduate school part time via distance education, and my work is supportive..
For those of you who've had kids in graduate school - to what extent do these two mix? What worked and what didn't?
I feel like if I go to school part time (3 years or so) and then start trying for the kid, I'm pushing the age thing (I'd be about 34 - and I have mild endometriosis). If I have a year of paid maternity leave, could I use that time to attend school full time? Or just part time? This would be tricky in person, but I would have at least some additional flexibility due to it being distance education.
My husband, for what it's worth, pulls his weight around the house (he's actually neater than I am) and is pretty domestic/clucky.
posted by jrobin276 at 9:58 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm on the board of a club in California. Some on the board want to allow alcohol at our events. I'm scared we would be liable if someone gets hurt on the way home after drinking too much. You are not our lawyer but what do you think our liability is? We meet at a business but after hours.
posted by pibeandres at 9:37 PM PST - 9 comments
What are my options for sending out 100-200 customized emails? Using Gmail? Using a NameCheap domain? I want it to be as personal as possible.
[more inside]posted by DetonatedManiac at 9:35 PM PST - 14 comments
What's the best way to get five people, their camping gear and five touring bikes from Washington, DC to Fort Lauderdale and back again?
[more inside]posted by fancypants at 8:27 PM PST - 12 comments
Is there any way to disable the "Windows cannot access \\machine\share" messages that pop up when a network connection disappears?
[more inside]posted by deo rei at 7:40 PM PST - 7 comments
My undergrad degree was with both 'high honors' and 'highest distinction', which are different. How on earth do I put this on my CV?
[more inside]posted by hoyland at 7:16 PM PST - 11 comments
I have a friend in Seattle who's dealing with moving, school, work, and a relative in hospice. Not much time to take care of meals. Since I'm not in Seattle, I'd like to help by getting some food delivered. Are there any places in Seattle that will deliver prepared vegan meals? I'm thinking a few days to a week worth of meals, not just delivery from a vegan restaurant.
posted by JV at 6:27 PM PST - 5 comments
My friend is getting married and has requested that instead of a present wedding attendees give money to facilitate post wedding travel. I would like to give them some travel related gift other than money. Is this wrong?
[more inside]posted by Xurando at 6:08 PM PST - 82 comments
Will cat scratching damage a 3M security film on a glass door? Any other opinions on this film?
[more inside]posted by exogenous at 6:06 PM PST - 3 comments
Help this Reform-raised secular Buddhist-ish Jew observe Kol Nidrei alone! Right now! Unnecessary exclamation point!
[more inside]posted by threeants at 5:45 PM PST - 9 comments
My wife and I are divorcing, have been separated for quite a while. We both attend the same church with our kids. Our church is getting ready to do a pictorial directory. I'm not sure how to handle this.
[more inside]posted by punocchio at 3:55 PM PST - 25 comments
Please recommend region-specific literary or fun or literary-fun audiobooks for a long road trip. Thus far I have The Great Plains by Ian Frazier, for when I'm driving across the Great Plains. And American Gods by Neil Gaiman, for when I'm headed to the House on the Rock in Wisconsin. Driving from NYC to LA to Portland, Oregon. Anything but James Michener would be very welcome! (Not knocking James Michener, he's just not my favorite)
posted by troublemenot at 3:46 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm thinking of relocating to the Pacific Northwest USA for the climate and scenery, though I've never been before. I have 4 days to visit next month, and am having trouble deciding between Portland and Seattle as a base of exploration.
[more inside]posted by iamisaid at 3:43 PM PST - 31 comments
I work on a small office, my stepson also works there. He is bright but for some reason his performance is poor, he makes a lot of mistakes that costs money, and doesn't care about the job at all. The office manager told me today that they don't let him go because they hope my stepson will find another job soon and leave (he just finish a MBA) but asked me not to tell anyone. The problem is that I don't think he is looking for another job. I don't want to involve my husband. I think my stepson has a great opportunity of looking for job while he has this one. What would be the best way to get him to know it without breaking my promise of not telling anyone? Thanks!
posted by 3dd at 3:41 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm happily married, but it's ridiculous how much I want a good first kiss. Help me get over it!
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:20 PM PST - 44 comments
I can't seem to forward my virgin mobile cell phone number to google voice... and I'm really confused about how this works. I can't seem to find the exact answers I need to fix this issue. Help??
[more inside]posted by camylanded at 2:59 PM PST - 2 comments
Can anyone recommend a good personal injury lawyer in North Carolina? I am trying to find someone who will not be working for the insurance company and it is proving to be a difficult task. Thanks!
posted by manaaka at 2:45 PM PST - 6 comments
JavaScript question: What is the lowest number and what is the highest number generated by Math.random()?— 0.0000000000000000 or 0.0000000000000001, 1.0000000000000000 or 0.9999999999999999
posted by markcmyers at 2:41 PM PST - 3 comments
Is there anything I can do about a local park closing for half a year? I have never done any community organizing and don't know where to start...
[more inside]posted by Shusha at 2:35 PM PST - 8 comments
How did leather, latex, and vinyl get to be the most popular and celebrated materials in the kink/BDSM world - as opposed to say velvet, silk, organza, lace, muslin?
[more inside]posted by divabat at 2:34 PM PST - 24 comments
My Mac (OS 10.6.8) is behaving wonkily, and I need to reinstall the system software. I'm wondering if there are any tricks for helping me reconfiguring my various prefs after the reinstall.
[more inside]posted by Quisp Lover at 2:32 PM PST - 4 comments
How should I address wedding invitations to significant others of friends?
[more inside]posted by mai at 2:30 PM PST - 14 comments
Traveling to Italy for eight days starting the evening of 12/25/2012. We'll be in Rome, Venice and Milan. Please tell me "must-sees" or "must-dos" while I am there with my husband and 8 year-old son.
posted by jen14221 at 1:57 PM PST - 14 comments
Aside from crating her, is there any way to keep our dog from pooping on the carpet while we're gone during the day?
[more inside]posted by DakotaPaul at 1:40 PM PST - 28 comments
My dad tells stories of New York tax collectors hanging out in the parking lots of popular New Jersey malls and Ikeas and the like, writing down NY plates and sending estimated sales tax bills or "reminders" for the voluntary portion of their bill. Is this real or apocryphal?
posted by disillusioned at 1:34 PM PST - 12 comments
The Situation Room. Mission Control. The Batcave. Give me some more super-important-room names.
[more inside]posted by halseyaa at 1:34 PM PST - 57 comments
I have been using a professional recruiter. If I end up taking a position that I didn't find through them, what the best way to thank/compensate them for their effort?
[more inside]posted by i am a sock puppeteer at 1:28 PM PST - 9 comments
Where should I be managing my online contacts so that I can use them on my phone easily and how can I get there from the mess I have right now?
[more inside]posted by cmm at 1:20 PM PST - 5 comments
I thawed a chicken in the refrigerator and it leaked uncooked chicken juice all over the shelf. The cardboard egg carton full of eggs that was also on the shelf is now fully saturated with raw chicken juice. Can raw eggs in their shell absorb liquids like raw chicken juice? Are the eggs safe to eat? Even if soft boiled or fried over easy?
posted by ms_rasclark at 1:10 PM PST - 25 comments
Where online can I find a record of Warsaw, Poland's weather for the year 2011, broken down by date?
posted by Parasite Unseen at 12:44 PM PST - 2 comments
I posted this question a few months back but would like to... ask again with a little more details. I bit the bullet and signed up for classes again, and after my first half day back, I'm now at home having a panic attack regarding my decision. I'm a historic preservation graduate student, and after a whole year of freaking out about what I want in life, all I really want is a job that pays well, or an incredibly marketable skill. I doubt I will get either with this degree.
[more inside]posted by ohmansocute at 12:31 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking to buy or make an octopus kite, in the stunt/fighting style, like my wife had as a kid in the late 1980s to early 1990s, but haven't had any luck finding such a kite online.
[more inside]posted by filthy light thief at 12:20 PM PST - 2 comments
Last night I feel like my confidence was dismantled by my date. This has happened before, and I have an idea of what's going on here but I don't know how to correct it.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:06 PM PST - 78 comments
The question: Photoshop or Photoshop Elements?
The job: printing high-quality photographic prints on an Epson R2400.
[more inside]posted by jammy at 11:44 AM PST - 11 comments
So, I'm getting back into programming and am interested in comp-sci type stuff. I've been thinking about maybe rejoining G+ and socializing with various ubernerds who are into that kind of thing...
I left over the nymwars, but it seems they still haven't fully fleshed out their policy yet, so I'm still hesitant to jump back onto it.
Is there any other sort of social network for nerds? I mean, like, a social network, not just a question/answer site stackoverflow, but some place where you're really feel like you're interacting with others?
I feel like G+ still probably has a solid set of users from the technical fields, though I could be wrong, since I haven't used it in over a year, but at the time it had plenty of geeky people.
I subscribe to the /r/compsci and programming subreddits, but I'd like something more personal and less forum-y...
posted by symbioid at 11:32 AM PST - 15 comments
My boyfriend and I will be putting his Co-op in brooklyn on the market early next year. We want to sell it quickly- what are the winter projects we can take on now to help move it this spring?
[more inside]posted by Blisterlips at 11:25 AM PST - 10 comments
I have the option of taking Yom Kippur off as a floating holiday. (The other option at my company for a floating holiday is Good Friday.) I'm an atheist. Is it disrespectful to take this day off when I'm not Jewish?
[more inside]posted by emily37 at 10:11 AM PST - 40 comments
I have finally gotten myself promoted to manager -- sweet! I have ADHD -- crap! Have you been in this situation before? What worked for you? Help me figure out how to not just survive, but thrive!
[more inside]posted by roscopcoletrane at 9:46 AM PST - 10 comments
Misterben, my husband, is the sole beneficiary of the estate of his late grandmother, who died over twelve years ago. Last month, it came to light that his grandmother had a life insurance policy, and the insurer sent a check to Misterben's cousin D (his grandmother's niece, and the executor of the estate). Cousin D was unable to cash the check because it was made out in the name of the grandmother's estate. Neither the cousin nor Mr B have a copy of the will to prove that D is in fact the executor, since it was so long ago. The estate was too small to have gone into probate court, and neither Mr B nor cousin D remember the name of the lawyer who handled it.
What can Mr B and/or his cousin do that would enable them to get the check cashed? The estate was in Florida, D lives in South Carolina, and Mr B lives in Washington state. There are no personal issues between Mr B and his cousin, and the cousin is happy to pass along the money once she can cash the check. It is a not huge but not insignificant amount, so he does not want to let it go.
posted by matildaben at 9:32 AM PST - 10 comments
I have about three weeks to come up with a game plan on how I'm going to deal with a noisy coworker's return to our shared desk space. What would you do?
[more inside]posted by These Birds of a Feather at 9:30 AM PST - 18 comments
I've been a cat person all my life. I don't like dogs in general--most strike me as bothersome. I've come across the occasional dog I like, but I've never had to care for one longer than four days, at its own house. Now I'm in the unexpected position of considering getting a dog.
[more inside]posted by Yoshimi Battles at 8:09 AM PST - 56 comments
Ms. B and I live in our first house. We'd like to do some stuff in the yard, but don't know where to start. We're in the U.S. What do we need to know? [Some details inside.]
[more inside]posted by Boxenmacher at 7:50 AM PST - 10 comments
Hermann Hesse apparently published a book called
Bäume: Betrachtungen und Gedichte (Trees: Reflections and Poems) and I'm trying to find a version in English, because it sounds awesome.
Look.
[more inside]posted by Cobalt at 7:14 AM PST - 6 comments
I have recently separated from my wife of 6 years and have moved out of the family home into temporary accommodation. It has been about a month since I left and I am in a very confused place at the moment. My wife has put forward an ultimatum that is tearing me apart and I would appreciate some perspective from the hive mind.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:02 AM PST - 80 comments
I have not had a proper period since May. I am not pregnant and don't have symptoms of PCOS. What kind of conversation do I need to have with my doctor?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:01 AM PST - 25 comments
I need some clarification on how U.S. Customs' ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) system works. Do I need to apply?
[more inside]posted by Tenacious.Me.Tokyo at 6:55 AM PST - 3 comments
Do you know of any really good American-made mens slippers?
posted by GuppieXX at 5:47 AM PST - 20 comments
Should I be concerned about cutting my SIM card into a micro-SIM card for use in the iPhone4s that I just bought? The key issue is that my SIM card is from Europe and I'm currently in the US.
[more inside]posted by mateuslee at 5:19 AM PST - 6 comments
New IPad - very computer savvy - do I need to worry about security on my new IPad? I check my banking accounts everyday on my laptop and would like to use my IPad for this. Is there additional security needed (to download) or am I good to go?
posted by pamspanda at 5:06 AM PST - 7 comments
I have about 3 smallish boxes of old school things from high school through university. I'd like to get rid of some of it, and keep the rest in some kind of (inexpensive) way that is compact and more or less won't fall apart. Do other people do this? (scrapbooks? photo albums? ruthless scanning?) How?
[more inside]posted by oranger at 3:37 AM PST - 9 comments
I just saw a new film called "The Dead and the Living" (Barbara Albert), about a twenty-something girl uncovering the truth about her family's history in Nazi Germany. It reminded me of Costa-Gavras' "The Music Box". Does anyone have any other recommendations for films on a similar theme, specifically about Germany, and specifically about the process of uncovering of the past rather than (as in say "Downfall" or "Das Boot") the past itself?
posted by Holly at 3:27 AM PST - 13 comments
What is(are) the Republican/conservative/libertarian equivalent(s) of The West Wing ?
[more inside]posted by Bwithh at 1:38 AM PST - 39 comments
A colleague who has recently moved to London asked me why bus shelters here sometimes face towards and sometimes away from the road, seemingly at random. I guessed maybe to do with the location of under-road pipes/wiring, but couldn't find anything concrete online. Anyone know?
posted by TheTelf at 1:18 AM PST - 10 comments
September 24
How can I record myself talking and then transfer that file to my Android phone or Ipod Touch so I can listen to it later with my other music and podcasts? I'm looking for advice on software, transfer procedures and best practices to make this an easy process.
[more inside]posted by seasparrow at 10:52 PM PST - 6 comments
I 'think' I want to get comfortable with not using condoms. How do I go about this?
[more inside]posted by csox at 9:20 PM PST - 32 comments
Just heard
this song by the Wombats. I reminds me very strongly of another song or type of sound. Can you help me identify where I've heard a song (or sound) like this? It seems very strongly eighties to me, but I can't put my finger on it.
posted by Spyder's Game at 9:14 PM PST - 11 comments
What (if any) powdered drugs, illegal or pharmaceutical, can be identified by taste or smell - you know, like how the cops do on TV?
[more inside]posted by forallmankind at 8:58 PM PST - 18 comments
Show me blogs, books, and podcasts that analyze songs and break them down using music theory.
[more inside]posted by svolix at 8:34 PM PST - 7 comments
25 years old and going back to engineering school next year. What can I do to get back up to shape in the meantime? I'm in the army so online coursework is out of the question, but I can get textbooks. What should I be learning and how?
[more inside]posted by jrsnr at 8:27 PM PST - 7 comments
Many fragrances either smell wrong to me (the "raspberry" shampoo I use that smells sort of like fly spray to me), or worse, "light up" different parts of my mouth and tongue, and I can almost always taste them (from only smelling). Who can I talk to about this? I asked a hobby perfumist about the effect one of her fragrances had, but she had nothing to offer. Where do I find a scent scientist?
posted by thylacinthine at 8:02 PM PST - 26 comments
I've been taking on some more responsibility at work with a slight shift towards management, but I feel like I'm in over my head. Can anyone recommend any good books or anything to help me get more up to speed?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:52 PM PST - 10 comments
I have a day or two to decide whether or not to buy a recently closed restaurant. I have tons of experience running small retail businesses. The books look good and the price is right.
[more inside]posted by Mr. Yuck at 6:22 PM PST - 62 comments
I like drawing and photography, but I have trouble just sitting down and doing it. I enjoy art classes where I'm given parameters for assignments-- is there anywhere online that I can find drawing or photography exercises?
[more inside]posted by geegollygosh at 5:27 PM PST - 8 comments
I am a senior undergraduate biology student who wants to become a conservation biologist and a professor. I work part-time in a lab at my university, and my principal investigator recently made me an offer that on the face of it seems pretty great. Should I take it?
[more inside]posted by Scientist at 5:15 PM PST - 28 comments
Best practices for formatting a plaintext resume? I am going to apply for a job where I have to paste my resume into a form, and I'd like to have it not look terrible.
[more inside]posted by marble at 4:44 PM PST - 5 comments
Carnivores of Mefi, please help this long-time vegetarian make a smashing dinner for her beloved's birthday! I did see
this askme, but I would not consider myself an experienced cook and I really only need one knockout meal (though I will check those resources out!). If you were a meat-eater that did not like pork products or seafood, what would be a great special meal that a regular ol' girl could whip up with a few hours of preparation (and a not-huge bankroll) that would make your day?
[more inside]posted by PaulaSchultz at 4:35 PM PST - 20 comments
I want to learn to make some serious chocolates, like the kind you buy in a heart shaped box but even tastier. I need technique and recipes to take me from learning to properly melt chocolate to making the creamy insides. Do you have books, videos, or websites that could help me?
posted by Foam Pants at 4:07 PM PST - 8 comments
Looking for a Japanese film I saw prior to 2003. It was a dystopian picture of some people trying to have an office romance in the corporate office landscape of Tokyo - lots of shots of bleak urban concrete and highways and faceless office parks full of conformist white collar employees - in the final scene of the film one of the characters is stranded walking along the edge of a highway. It dealt with a complicated love triangle. I know this isn't the title, but it was something like "Kiss me twice, now hold me I love you" or something a little crazy like that- I believe this film was made in the 90s or the early 2000s. It was in Japanese language with subtitles. There is a slight chance it may have been Korean, but I'm pretty sure it was Japanese. This film may have been discussed by Fredric Jameson in one of his essays as it was screened in a graduate school class on Japanese cultural critique.
posted by cmp4Meta at 3:54 PM PST - 4 comments
I cut my thumb on the glass of an old broken cathode ray tube earlier today. Is this any more dangerous than just cutting myself on broken glass? I washed the wound out and put some antibiotic ointment and a bandage on, should I do anything else?
[more inside]posted by radiomayonnaise at 3:06 PM PST - 7 comments
Oh, MeFites, I could use your insight. I'm probably going to have to call things off with my girlfriend - and it's mostly because she's depressed and out of resources to deal with things, so small things are becoming huge stressors on a near-daily basis. I feel like this makes me a horrible person, but things are so fraught, I don't know what else to do. Help? [Long, full of snowflakes and sadness]
[more inside]posted by Someone Else's Story at 2:32 PM PST - 26 comments
Nutrition Information: If it's not listed, is it absent? Or is it just not listed?
[more inside]posted by mkb at 2:22 PM PST - 7 comments
According to Wikipedia the IRS has 106,000 employees. How many of them have access to Mitt Romney's tax returns? And the real question: why haven't they been leaked? Are there protections in place to not have just anyone access anyone else's tax return anonymously?
posted by Dadoes at 2:04 PM PST - 28 comments
I have a bunch of first cousins, aunts, and uncles whom I've never met (or if I did I was too young to remember). Both of my parents had falling outs with their siblings and haven't had contact with them for decades. How can I best connect with these folks without stepping on landmines?
[more inside]posted by teg4rvn at 2:03 PM PST - 9 comments
Academics: Is there a source listing open US community college art teaching positions or sources for international art teaching positions? I already know about and use CAA/Chronicle/HigherEdJobs. I would like to broaden my open positions search.
posted by vegartanipla at 1:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Game masters, dungeon masters, et. al. - lend me your wisdom and experience in constructing a cohesive and dynamic campaign storyline.
[more inside]posted by griphus at 1:37 PM PST - 15 comments
Our sugar and carbohydrate consumption causes our bodies to store the glucose as fat. Why does the food pyramid tell us to eat more of that food?
[more inside]posted by Leenie at 1:36 PM PST - 26 comments
This is a very difficult and embarrassing question to write. So please be kind. But essentially, I have been (involuntarily) celibate for many many years and it’s driving me CRAZY. How can I stop this decade-long dry streak? And if I can’t, how can I learn to make peace with it?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:30 PM PST - 42 comments
Anybody know much about interstate unemployment (United States) claims? I'm in need of urgent assistance. A blizzard of special snowflake details inside.
[more inside]posted by mreleganza at 1:24 PM PST - 1 comments
Would you feel deceived if I introduced my sister-in-law simply as a sister, at a work function dinner setting? Settle our disagreement.
[more inside]posted by hedonic.muse at 1:15 PM PST - 62 comments
Where do I find no-rot (PVC, plastic, etc.) baseboard corner blocks for a bathroom? I found the trim easy enough, but the corner blocks I can find are all wood. Please help me not have to miter cut. (Already tried HD and Lowes)
posted by BeeDo at 12:52 PM PST - 5 comments
Best way to share a printer (and/or set up a print server) in a college dorm?
[more inside]posted by nickhb at 12:49 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm a newly certified teacher, teaching in the UK, and I'm getting eaten alive. How do I survive the year?
[more inside]posted by marcusesses at 12:42 PM PST - 26 comments
I'm trying to revive my rather rusty Spanish. One of the green's favourite tips for language learning seems to be to immerse yourself in TV programmes/films/music in the target language. So I want to start listening to Spanish-language music, and I need some recommendations.
[more inside]posted by badmoonrising at 12:37 PM PST - 13 comments
What was going on with this speaker when we were listening to this band? It was a big, round, object that would spin around fast at different times.
[more inside]posted by sybarite09 at 12:25 PM PST - 4 comments
Italy travelfilter: The girlfriend and I are headed to Italy for a late in the year vacation and need help! We've done a lot of the major cities before and are looking for something more rural, but that makes planning a challenge, given our complete lack of experience with the Italian countryside. Help greatly appreciated!
[more inside]posted by slide at 12:14 PM PST - 4 comments
I want to train my dog to stay, come, and heel (or, "come in closer, but you don't have to come right up to me"). How do I do this?
[more inside]posted by jsturgill at 12:05 PM PST - 12 comments
Is it really so difficult to dig a large pond?
I received a quote for the construction of a rather large pond, (80 x 45). And, the quote seems high.
Tell me Me-Fites about your experiences constructing large ponds.
[more inside]posted by bricksNmortar at 12:02 PM PST - 16 comments
Arakfilter! I've happened across a little bottle of pricey Arak (El Rami, from Lebanon), welcome tips on its consumption. I've seen the suggestions about adding water followed by ice, though I wonder if it's the same with all grades, kinda like how one might not consume cheap and high-end tequila the same way. Thanks... and come by for a glass if you're in Dubai.
posted by ambient2 at 11:47 AM PST - 4 comments
My four year old son has decided he wants to be a long haired hippie child. How do I help him grow out his hair, while keeping it out of his eyes? Is there an intermediate haircut between a bowl cut and a long bob-type cut?
[more inside]posted by faustessa at 11:47 AM PST - 18 comments
Is there any way of adding new dictionaries to the system dictionary app for Mac OSX? I am learning russian and would love to be able to highlight a word and receive an english-to-russian or even just russian definition.
[more inside]posted by 221bbs at 11:10 AM PST - 5 comments
How would one (legally) take advantage of the change in odds of a given NFL team to win the Super Bowl?
[more inside]posted by glenngulia at 10:44 AM PST - 6 comments
Even though they're not quite in season, can I buy persimmons (Hachiya persimmons, specifically) in NYC this week? Brooklyn or Manhattan, preferably.
posted by Viola at 10:28 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for advice on buying a vacuum sealer. Or, if they make them, just a vacuum for food packaging? My google-fu is failing!
[more inside]posted by firei at 10:08 AM PST - 10 comments
New potential employer wants me to propose a salary, and I have a question about how to value the working arrangement/benefits against my previous job.
[more inside]posted by DuckGirl at 10:02 AM PST - 6 comments
I gave two weeks' notice at my work last Friday after over two years of committed service. The next day I received a phone call from my boss telling me I wouldn't be needed. I am paid by the hour and had these two coming weeks factored into my budget. I need the income to pay my bills. I live in Ontario and I wonder what I'm owed, if anything.
[more inside]posted by Evstar at 10:02 AM PST - 8 comments
[Adobe Premiere filter] I have a screencast of a Powerpoint presentation and a webcam video of myself explaining the subject. Using Premiere Pro, I have combined both so that the webcam feed appears as a picture-in-picture in a corner while the presentation runs. However, despite everything looking fine on preview, when I attempt to export the file, the Powerpoint part plays about 10X faster than it should. Help?
[more inside]posted by doctorpiorno at 9:44 AM PST - 6 comments
I just called TWC to see if they'd offer some sort of retention deal - instead, right after saying "I'd like to cancel" the rep followed with "What day would you like us to pick up the equipment?" Crap. So right now we have someone scheduled to come out in a week, and we have to decide if we're going to call back and keep the cable service or really go through with this. (Or try this again?) We wouldn't even have cable were it not for our need of NHL coverage.
[more inside]posted by Tequila Mockingbird at 9:37 AM PST - 15 comments
Looking for the creepiest/deeply unsettling family portraits out there (or ideas about how to produce this type or portrait). Not kitschy-creepy, inappropriate-content-creepy (like families posing naked), or even outright scary portraits. I'm looking for nightmare fuel; family portraits that may seem ok at first glance, but there are horrors lurking.
[more inside]posted by Kronur at 9:36 AM PST - 25 comments
I just finished
Gone Girl the other day and am looking for similar reads. Without spoiling anything this book features intelligent and unpredictable characters with twisty plotting, including a significant script flip halfway through. Would love similar page turners that keep you guessing without being too formulaic or lowest common denominator!
posted by yellowbinder at 9:23 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm looking for recommendations for 'good' sports writing; authors and/or publications/websites. Online is preferable but print is fine. Bonus points for excellent Golf writing.
[more inside]posted by paulshannon at 9:19 AM PST - 9 comments
Business was ... simmering ... and I was starting to let things slip. To get back on track, I created a couple of simple checklists of occasionally recurring processes and saved them as .txt files in dropbox. It works. But it's not very elegant. My lists lack an easy and satisfying way to "cross off" or "tick" finished items. I don't think the system will scale well. I'd like to have some calendar functionality. I may want to share them in the future. Do you have a better way?
[more inside]posted by notyou at 9:13 AM PST - 9 comments
My job has offered to pay for some distance learning PHP training to help me move past my beginner-level skills. For this to work best for me, there needs to be a component of homework and accountability (I've done plenty of computer-based training, and it never sticks unless I'm actively practicing the material.)
[more inside]posted by porn in the woods at 9:03 AM PST - 5 comments
Help me with an airplane-themed playlist, with songs from the past decade and with lyrics mentioning “plane” / “flight” / “pilot” or any other airplane-related words.
[more inside]posted by querty at 8:45 AM PST - 54 comments
I'm learning English.I can understand the sentence,"I don't want you to have a relationship with her." But I can't get these sentences grammatically.
1)He didn't want me near you.
2) He wants you around.
3)I don't want it back.
Is 1) a shortened form of "He didn't want me to be near you"?How about 2) and 3)?
posted by mizukko at 8:41 AM PST - 17 comments
Playlist-filter. I've been listening to this song on repeat and I want more like it. Spooky-southern-gospel-rock type stuff. I know there are some ghost-story songs out there that would apply.
Delta Rae - Bottom of the River posted by domo at 8:38 AM PST - 20 comments
I know, I know. Cats are weird. But can you help me manage my crazy little kitten's craziness?
[more inside]posted by peachfuzz at 8:33 AM PST - 24 comments
I would like to have bare minimum possessions in my house. Is there a good online guide anywhere for doing this?
[more inside]posted by hazyspring at 8:31 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm a proposal writer and editor who has decided to go the independent contractor route and set up my own LLC. Should I just use my own name, or come up with some other company name?
[more inside]posted by Naberius at 8:25 AM PST - 4 comments
What could cause the sharp drop in battery life for my iPhone 4S? Even if fully charged, it will deplete within 5-6 hours of idle time.
[more inside]posted by Tanizaki at 8:07 AM PST - 13 comments
["wedding" drinks - need help!] my partner and i are having our commitment ceremony in 3 weeks. neither of really drinks alcoholic beverages. we're confused/overwhelmed by the options and would love some advice.
[more inside]posted by anya32 at 7:56 AM PST - 23 comments
As part of a big upcoming pre-winter energy improvement and remodeling at Chez McMurphy (sprayfoaming, new windows, etc), we're going to have to remove the 1920s era cast iron radiators. I'd like to replace them with more modern efficient "european style" flat panels. (My first option, sandblasting and refurbishing them turns out to be considerably more expensive.) A couple of questions though....
[more inside]posted by RandlePatrickMcMurphy at 7:38 AM PST - 5 comments
Fractured metatarsals in dogs. My dog has broken three metatarsals in one hind paw - the fractures are straight across in the same line. We've been advised to see an orthopedic vet to discuss surgery vs. splinting. What should we know going into this meeting? Can you suggest good questions to ask? Can this kind of injury be caused by stress, i.e. jumping on a hard surface?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:06 AM PST - 3 comments
I need an alternative to Google Drive that's going to work well with all my little snowflake snowflakes. And there are a bunch.
[more inside]posted by kbanas at 7:05 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm buying a rain jacket for the first time, and I'm overwhelmed by choice. What details might I miss?
[more inside]posted by neushoorn at 6:41 AM PST - 18 comments
I've often heard the claim that vodka is required by law to be "tasteless, odorless, and colorless". Even Alton Brown, who I usually trust on these matters,
makes the claim. This claim is often taken to mean that it doesn't matter what brand of vodka you buy - it's all exactly the same (Alton says this as well). How can this possibly be true? Anyone who's ever opened a bottle of vodka knows it has an obvious smell, with words like "paint thinner" describing it. Others will tell you that this just means you're buying cheap vodka, but according to the supposed law, it's all the same! Please help me get set straight. Is there a law or not?
[more inside]posted by RobotNinja at 6:28 AM PST - 35 comments
I volunteer with Cinterandes in Ecuador, a humanitarian effort that goes to remote areas and performs surgeries for people who can't access services otherwise. They use iphones for tele-medicine applications and are looking for donations of older version iphones. They could use 20 more. Is there a place where I can post a request for such donations that would reach a large number of iphone users? They have a 501.c.3 presence in Miami where phones can be sent.
posted by danascot at 4:07 AM PST - 5 comments
Where can we find cool-looking jeans for a short teenage boy (he's 5') with a big belly (like 34-35")?
Old Navy husky are too small, nothing at Target seems to fit, and he says Walmart jeans are completely uncool.
[more inside]posted by kinetic at 3:02 AM PST - 13 comments
In Mountain Lion opening some (but seemingly not all) folders in "List" view, shows the "Date Modified" column on the left of the window, requiring me to scroll further left to see the "Name" column. What preference did I accidentally change?
posted by roofus at 1:55 AM PST - 16 comments
September 23
I just spent one week in Hyderabad, India. The food was tasty, but the effect on my GI tract was amazing, and I am desperate to emulate this back home. But how? (TMI inside)
[more inside]posted by bingoes at 11:27 PM PST - 29 comments
Can anyone think of examples of well-known fictional characters or historical figures whose names fit the format [Adjective / Number] [Noun] [Surname]?
[more inside]posted by capricorn at 9:17 PM PST - 57 comments
How do I get started building a small house on my (potentially difficultly zoned) empty land on the south coast of NSW?
[more inside]posted by trialex at 9:08 PM PST - 4 comments
Film nerd filter: I'm looking for the best film lists ever assembled, with extra points to those lists that are some what more specific and obscure.
[more inside]posted by JPowers at 8:35 PM PST - 11 comments
Grad programs--I've just heard (for the first time) that conditional admissions are A Thing. Would I have a snowball's chance with a good GRE score alone or will I have to take pre-req undergrad classes first?
[more inside]posted by wires at 7:23 PM PST - 17 comments
Can anyone give me any information or insight into how I might find my biological father?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:02 PM PST - 8 comments
I'm not so into drinking these days; my new boyfriend enjoys getting drunk. How do we best manage this low-level incompatibility?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:25 PM PST - 44 comments
I just finished watching
The First World War and now I want more! Can you recommend your favourite documentaries on History, particularly conflicts/war? I prefer a geopolitical focus (as in maps of the territories, graphic representations of strategies, what countries unied, what empires were divided in to what, etc.)
[more inside]posted by Tarumba at 6:17 PM PST - 6 comments
I fell in love with Bowie's "Ashes to Ashes," so I bought a used copy of the 1992 Rykodisc release of
Scary Monsters. When the disc arrived, I sat down for an intent listening session, good headphones and everything, and immediately noticed a weird glitch at 2:23, just after the word "following" in the lyric "but the little green wheels are following me." Then things got weird.
[more inside]posted by Nomyte at 6:09 PM PST - 21 comments
Documentary Recommendations: I don't know what this is called but I've noticed in two recent Ken Burns documentaries. In
The West, there are some very old Native Americans who talk about their experiences and memories. And in his one about the Brooklyn Bridge, there is a man is over 100 years old taking about how he was a water boy when he was about 10 years when the bridge was being built. I want more of these types of interviews where they have pictures of the past along with people who were there talking about it.
[more inside]posted by sio42 at 5:51 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm at business school, and we have regular social functions, mainly happy hours, promoted by the school with the aim of expanding our networks.
It's not like I'm bad at them. I'm actually pretty sociable. But I'm there for a reason, and I wouldn't be there if I had a choice.
Can anyone suggest ways to optimize this socialization time, for example, exercises I might practice at these events to be more witty, funny or charming? Thanks!
[more inside]posted by Borborygmus at 5:24 PM PST - 13 comments
Where can I buy a repairable shoe in New York City? I just discovered that the reason shoes are so cheap in America is, they're apparently constructed in some way that makes them impossible to fix. I'm willing to pay extra up front if it means that I can just get new soles sewn on instead of going shoe shopping every year. In terms of style, all I want are plain black leather oxfords or derbies, no pinking or toe caps or anything else that would make it harder to polish. In terms of budget, I'm currently paying $50 a pair every six to twelve months, and I'd like not to exceed that by too much (so, e.g., I'd be happy to pay $200 for shoes that reliably last two to four years).
Bonus if anyone can explain why my cheap shoes are impossible to repair. If two piece of leather can be sewn together once, why not twice? It's not like thread holes wear out...
posted by d. z. wang at 5:15 PM PST - 17 comments
Help me identify an old videogame. ~1990, combat between different spaceship types, with gravity, momentum and orbital physics.
[more inside]posted by snarfois at 4:45 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the quickest way I can obtain programming gigs from odesk/elance/etc?
[more inside]posted by RaDeuX at 4:43 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm starting a Korean class next week, and I'd like to get a broader exposure to modern Korean media.
[more inside]posted by Merzbau at 3:06 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm holding a '007 Days of James Bond' charity fund-raiser marathon, starting this coming Sunday - all of official movies from 'Dr. No' to 'Quantum of Solace' plus a few more.
So I'm looking for food/drink ideas we can put together - either 'sensible' stuff connected with the movie (sushi during 'You Only Live Twice'), silly generic ideas (' Prawn Connery') or anything you can suggest...
Many thanks in advance!
posted by timpollard at 2:16 PM PST - 22 comments
I can hear a faint whistling noise coming from an unknown location. What could it be and how can I stop it?
[more inside]posted by myntu at 1:04 PM PST - 27 comments
How can I get a pair of tickets for the Book of Mormon in NYC, ideally without spending a ton of money?
posted by kat518 at 10:47 AM PST - 5 comments
Help us fine the right dog for our son and family, who has a few specific requests and a few special needs.
[more inside]posted by rumposinc at 10:47 AM PST - 39 comments
You know those aseptic packages of 1% milk? Can you freeze them so that they're merely cold by lunchtime? Or does the milk separate or the container blow up or something? Thanks!
posted by Mayor Curley at 10:45 AM PST - 10 comments
I want to tour Jamaica and learn about the history of the country, specifically focused on reggae music & culture. I don't want to stay in Resortlandia or do some kind of BS ecotour. Also, I don't drink. Can anybody tell me of a tour company or group that can help me do this?
[more inside]posted by shushufindi at 10:33 AM PST - 4 comments
I seem to recall reading Rodney Dangerfield calling his depression "the monster," but now I can't find any reference to that fact. Did I make it up? Was it some other name? Some other comedian? Or did I imagine the whole thing?
posted by Busoni at 10:23 AM PST - 3 comments
What coffee-tableish books would you like to get for around US$300 to $400? Alternatively, what books would make good gifts?
[more inside]posted by CrazyLemonade at 10:18 AM PST - 20 comments
I'm looking for a pumpkin and apple picking experience in Georgia that allows for me to actually pick a pumpkin off the vine. I want to take a hayride out to an actual pumpkin patch and/or apple trees, without the increasingly common pre-picked vegetables/fruits. I'm in Atlanta so the closer the better, but a 2 hour drive is totally acceptable for the right experience. Thanks!
posted by rbf1138 at 10:01 AM PST - 10 comments
What are the U.S. mortgage regulations on giving a gift of equity to a non-relative?
[more inside]posted by Athene at 9:19 AM PST - 14 comments
Does anyone here have any real life experience with (adult) cam modeling, and if so can you give a potential model advice/pointers/cautionary tales?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:56 AM PST - 4 comments
After the OSX 10.8.2 update several days ago, my laptop freezes on wake from hibernate (at least, it only does it when it has been asleep for a while). I posted on the Apple support forums
here, but no one has responded. There are excerpts from my system log there.
Things I've tried: fixing permissions, SMC reset, turning off my gmail calendar updates (I saw a lot of errors in the log having to do with that) but no luck. Any ideas?
posted by Philosopher Dirtbike at 5:31 AM PST - 7 comments
How low can a helicopter fly before people on the ground are affected by its downdraft? Is there a standard way of calculating downdraft strength and diameter at various heights?
[more inside]posted by embrangled at 3:36 AM PST - 7 comments
September 22
HistoricalFictionFilter: I'm looking for good-- but not too heavy-- historical romances (or romantic historicals) set during the English Civil War, preferably with a Roundhead/Parliamentarian protagonist.
[more inside]posted by suburbanbeatnik at 11:35 PM PST - 4 comments
My iMac is doing something weird with brightness. It's not showing up at full brightness except every once in a while for a second after the display has slept.
[more inside]posted by NoraReed at 11:19 PM PST - 16 comments
Need to get up to speed on Keynesian, monetarist, Austrian, and other influential schools of economic theory
[more inside]posted by swimmingly at 10:37 PM PST - 3 comments
What is this song: slow, dreamy synth song with programmed drum beats that played, in the last year or so, over a commercial that I
believe featured a beach and was perhaps on MTV?
[more inside]posted by stresstwig at 9:47 PM PST - 5 comments
I'm a young Australian, and I want to work in Asia. How do I make that happen?
[more inside]posted by mxc at 9:20 PM PST - 8 comments
I've been wearing my hair pulled back in a ponytail for probably twelve years. I want to start wearing it down, but it's gotten way too damaged for that. How do I restore it back to health?
[more inside]posted by houndsoflove at 7:08 PM PST - 30 comments
I've just upgraded from a phone that could barely handle email to an iPhone 5. I'm psyched about this quantum leap, and I'm familiar with most of what the iPhone can do, but this feels a little bit like getting a new limb: I know it'll be great, but I probably don't yet know how great and in what ways. What do I need to know to get the best possible iPhone experience?
[more inside]posted by AthenaPolias at 6:31 PM PST - 10 comments
I'm badly depressed and anxious. And I've got the worst job of my life - I'm 42, so that's saying a lot - complete with a boss I despise and who seems to despise me. My therapist thinks I should quit. Um, hello? Realistically, what can I do? Special flower BS inside.
[more inside]posted by Jaie at 5:08 PM PST - 27 comments
Does anyone know how to access a Synology (or other) NAS remotely -- esp. if they seem to be behind multiple routers in a big network?
[more inside]posted by This_Will_Be_Good at 5:07 PM PST - 6 comments
I have 14 months' of post-grad experience across 6 temp jobs (all related to each other). I'm applying for the permanent job I'm currently temping in. The longest positions (employment and extracurricular) I've held have been at uni. What do I do with my resume?
[more inside]posted by glache at 4:47 PM PST - 3 comments
Can I use an iPod dock extender cable to get audio from my 4th generation iPod touch to an FM transmitter with a male dock connection meant for the iPod mini? If not, what are my options for inexpensive FM transmission from my Touch?
[more inside]posted by anthom at 4:41 PM PST - 3 comments
How does a writer like Kim Stanley Robinson, or any writer for that matter, obtain and integrate the vast amounts of knowledge necessary to create a fully detailed and realistic world on the page?
[more inside]posted by Che boludo! at 4:09 PM PST - 17 comments
Brilliant shoe-finders of MeFi: can you help me track down a specific pair of shoes that probably aren't made anymore?
[more inside]posted by aka burlap at 3:20 PM PST - 5 comments
What is the best recent thing that isn't gratuitously violent or a documentary, that you've watched on Netflix or Comcast OnDemand this month?
[more inside]posted by cashman at 2:54 PM PST - 45 comments
I'm a big fan of Mac OS X's native application, Stickies. Screenshot here:
Stickies on overkill. You can make them translucent -- but is there a way/application to make them totally transparent, so that you'd only see the text, floating on top of your wallpaper?
posted by demagogue at 2:51 PM PST - 3 comments
Any way to disable the iOS 6 update prompts and badges in the handset without a jailbreak? I have an iPhone 4 and there's no way I'm letting them remove Gmaps.
posted by mwhybark at 2:48 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm working on a web app (PHP) that generates a personalized health guide based on a few user choices. The logic behind the generator is complex enough that if-then-else statements would get too nested, having too many conditions and difficult to maintain. I've been reading about rules engines, DSLs, karnaugh maps, finite-state machine, decision trees, rete networks and behavior trees. In addition to being utterly confused, I'm unsure which of these is the best approach for my app. Which one do you recommend?
[more inside]posted by Foci for Analysis at 2:15 PM PST - 4 comments
Sexual desire: how does it work, in your experience? To what extent does the visual have primacy? Is my experience deeply atypical or odd, and/or should I be concerned?
[more inside]posted by UniversityNomad at 1:30 PM PST - 45 comments
What kind of tablet/reader is best for me? I want something with built-in 3G, but I'd rather not pay an arm and a leg for a contract.
[more inside]posted by nakedmolerats at 1:23 PM PST - 5 comments
My girlfriend is moving from New York City to Miami for a yearlong clerkship. A one-way rental of an SUV or minivan seems to be our best option to move her stuff. What would have the most available cargo space?
[more inside]posted by theory at 1:00 PM PST - 10 comments
I have some questions about crafting and copyright. If I make objects out of old boardgames and then sell them online, am I running afoul of any copyright or trademark laws? As a contrived example, let's say that I make a lamp out of a Monopoly game, using the actual game board and pieces. If I try to sell it on Etsy, would Hasbro have any kind of claim against me?
[more inside]posted by chrisamiller at 12:55 PM PST - 10 comments
The break up I recently is making me confused and it has shattered my confidence. I would like to know what happened, how falling in love is meant to be in reality and how to get back my confidence.
[more inside]posted by home at 12:31 PM PST - 14 comments
I'm looking for a PDF reader app for my iPad. Challenge level: RPG books. I'm experimenting with using my iPad to read the rules books for D&D, Pathfinder, etc. during the game. Key features that I need: 1) Jump to an arbitrary page number; 2) Find word/phrase within the document; 3) Renders quickly even with large files with lots of graphics; 4) Ability to add bookmarks within the PDF file would be a huge plus; 5) Ability to sort files within the app with folders would be a minor plus. Recommendations?
posted by philosophygeek at 12:14 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there any way to block Facebook's sponsored stories (ads) that are suddenly appearing in my news feed on my iPhone?
[more inside]posted by looli at 11:30 AM PST - 6 comments
Can you give me step-by-step instructions on how to pick out salad ingredients after arriving at a supermarket or farmer's market?
[more inside]posted by grouse at 11:23 AM PST - 14 comments
Looking for in inexpensive (if such a thing exists) limo service to take two friends who are getting married tonight from the Bronx (in the Van Nest/Morris Park neighborhood) to Midtown Manhattan after their wedding (at 1:45am). The cheapest we've found so far is about $200, including taxes and tip. Is it possible to do any better?
[more inside]posted by LLF246 at 9:53 AM PST - 4 comments
What did I do that was inappropriate in my consultation with this gardener/ landscape designer?
[more inside]posted by steinwald at 9:29 AM PST - 30 comments
I need to organize six or seven meals for fourteen people. These meals are rather unique in that everyone needs to contribute something to the main dish. Think potato bar, salad bar, nacho bar, etc... Basically, I'm looking for ways to create a modern version of stone soup. Suggestions?
[more inside]posted by rapidadverbssuck at 9:16 AM PST - 10 comments
Graduating in December. How do I market myself to employers? Special snowflake details inside.
[more inside]posted by woodvine at 9:16 AM PST - 5 comments
Word/OpenOffice/LibreOffice/everything ...When I want to underline a single word in a word processing or email application I want just the letters of the word underlined not the spaces that follow it.
All of the editing programs I use, when you double click on a word will highlight the word
and the spaces that follow it (up to the start of the next word). So when I select underline the spaces get
underlined also. I don't want that (who does?). It's ok behavior for bold and italics because you can't see if the space has gotten those attributes. But with underline you can see it and I think it's wrong and I don't want it. Why is it done this way and can I stop it?
[more inside]posted by Xhris at 8:45 AM PST - 15 comments
What is the story behind the pop-cultural trope of the "Japanese Houseboy?"
[more inside]posted by Miko at 8:45 AM PST - 12 comments
How does one erase an internal hard drive when said drive is no longer hooked up to a computer and you don't have access to another computer? Then what's the best way to dispose of the drives?
[more inside]posted by Brandon Blatcher at 7:55 AM PST - 19 comments
What are the most innovatively designed books currently in print? Do you know of one that has a particularly interesting layout, perhaps using typography, photos, drawings, or layout in an unusual way? If so, what makes it so great? I am interested in learning about some fun new examples of design.
posted by mortaddams at 7:30 AM PST - 22 comments
How do I get a handle on what I've uncovered in therapy outside the therapist's office whilst my therapist is unavailable for a few weeks?
[more inside]posted by six sided sock at 7:30 AM PST - 19 comments
I'm making good weight-loss progress with
The Hacker's Diet. Now, I'd like to add in exercise to build and tone muscle. I'm active and decent shape already, but don't do any weights. Is there anything as down-to-earth and straightforward as The Hacker's Diet for this?
[more inside]posted by SampleSize at 7:13 AM PST - 12 comments
Good day hikes in New Zealand? I'm travelling to New Zealand from the UK in November to go to a wedding. I'm taking three weeks off work and I plan on doing some hiking while I'm there.
[more inside]posted by antiwiggle at 3:18 AM PST - 9 comments
I just found out a close family member has had Hepatitis B for years. I last met them a month ago; my vaccinations are up to date. Does this mean I can't donate blood for another nine months of not-seeing this family member?
[more inside]posted by undue influence at 12:23 AM PST - 9 comments
I've always heard, "Don't buy a first-run car, wait until the model has been in production for a few years." But, I'm really interested in the 2013 Subaru XV Crosstrek. Would the fact that it's essentially a jacked-up Impreza offset that rule of thumb? Or should I stay far away from being one of the first US owners of this vehicle?
[more inside]posted by weathergal at 12:05 AM PST - 16 comments
September 21
How many mosquitoes would one have to get bitten by before becoming dizzy from blood loss?
posted by Aiwen at 9:29 PM PST - 11 comments
What can I do to help prevent an employee I supervise from having to reimburse a ton of money due to an error in my supervisor's office?
[more inside]posted by Joey Michaels at 8:24 PM PST - 39 comments
What's the name of the PE/sports conditioning activity where you run to a point and back, then to a farther point and back, then to a farther point and back?
[more inside]posted by Temeraria at 8:21 PM PST - 40 comments
Can you suggest a USB motor / solenoid / actuator that can by activated via the command line on my Windows 8 PC? I would like my front door to automatically unlock every time I approach it. Details are as follows:
[more inside]posted by thankyoumuchly at 8:18 PM PST - 11 comments
How can I find a place to rent when I'll almost definitely fail a rental application and I'm a terrible risk?
[more inside]posted by windykites at 7:18 PM PST - 14 comments
I have a really stupid iPhone iOS update question. So dumb I feel embarrassed about it. I really want to avoid updating to iOS 6, but I need to get some pictures from my phone onto my computer and sync my address book. But can I plug the phone in and sync without updating automatically?
[more inside]posted by foxy_hedgehog at 7:05 PM PST - 5 comments
Is there a company in the SF Bay Area that can deliver a futon to me without making me miserable or driving me insane?
[more inside]posted by eeby at 6:46 PM PST - 3 comments
In any of the Alf media (the live action sitcom, the cartoon, or any supplementary materials), is it ever explained how cats have come to be on both Melmac and Earth?
Here, it says that it is unknown if Melmac cats and Earth cats are even the same species (presumably they coud be doing a kind of Allosaurus/T-Rex convergent-evolution thing), but perhaps someone out there with greater Alf knowledge can shed more light on this.
posted by Greg Nog at 6:08 PM PST - 8 comments
You were a bride, and you had an awesome bridesmaid/maid of honour who was not involved in organizing the wedding. What did she do for you that was so awesome?
[more inside]posted by jlibera at 5:52 PM PST - 16 comments
Anyone have any recommendations for using "super glue" instead of bandages on small, routine wounds?
[more inside]posted by Corvid at 4:52 PM PST - 11 comments
I am a 20 year old Canadian female--I had a lot of unprotected sex with a very promiscuous male around 2 years ago. How possible is it that I may have contracted HIV?
[more inside]posted by rhythm_queen at 4:43 PM PST - 63 comments
Any recommendations on articles, books that would help me form deeper insight into UK politics, especially Scotland?
[more inside]posted by cendawanita at 4:39 PM PST - 2 comments
Car needs to pass annual inspection in Pennsylvania. Turns out I need $1000+ in repairs, and I paid $1400 for the car itself (valuable lessons about buying used cars learned). I can't afford this and it doesn't make sense anyway. I need a car. What are my options?
[more inside]posted by schroedinger at 4:37 PM PST - 24 comments
I'd like to send my mother a re-loadable gift card, but I'm overwhelmed with the options available. Can you help me send money instantly, with little to no fees, on a regular basis?
[more inside]posted by plaintiff6r at 4:07 PM PST - 13 comments
How to deal humanely with a mouse problem? We have a family of mice living in our Toyota Rav. Which is funny and actually pretty cute there are 4 babies and 2 adults (that we saw).
[more inside]posted by mrgroweler at 3:12 PM PST - 11 comments
If I wanted to become an expert on Schizophrenia, and do field work on the subject, what would I need to major in?
posted by SarcasticSeraph at 2:28 PM PST - 25 comments
Trying to identify the mythology books I was given over the summer in grade school in the mid-seventies. They were definitely curricular, I think even had characters like Sam (a boy) and Nip (a dog), perhaps there was a girl named Jane but I may be confusing her with the other series we all know. I'm not a teacher, just want to re-visit them for nostalgia's sake.
[more inside]posted by Mertonian at 2:24 PM PST - 2 comments
How was Mitt Romney able to win the election for Governor of Massachusetts? How effective was he as governor?
[more inside]posted by oneirodynia at 2:02 PM PST - 32 comments
Can you help me identify a song based on a vocal sample? A female voice singing softly and slowly, "Maybe, tomorrow, I'll be..."
[more inside]posted by J0 at 1:49 PM PST - 5 comments
Looking for a rustic wedding venue in the DC/Virginia/MD (and potentially WV) region where the soon-to-be Mrs. Oneironaut and I can take over for the whole weekend, roast whole lambs, have a county fair atmosphere, and have the music and dancing go all night. We want to be able to control the space, have a house and potentially a few cabins available, and be within 30 minutes of a town with hotels. Any leads appreciated! And, this question is
similar to this one, but we're anticipating more like 150 people, and don't need to be within an hour of the airport.
posted by oneironaut at 1:48 PM PST - 4 comments
Asking for a friend:
I have a day and a half or so of sightseeing time in Frankfurt, Germany this Saturday and Sunday. What should I do and see while I'm there?
posted by ootsocsid at 12:49 PM PST - 8 comments
How long should I wait before being friends with an ex? We tried going straight to being friends after breaking up, and it wasn't working so I asked for some time apart. We get along really well and could have a great friendship, but I want us to be ready and not screw up a potentially great friendship by not spending enough time apart? So how do I know when I'm really ready to be friends again?
[more inside]posted by DoubleLune at 12:30 PM PST - 44 comments
I work for a company that ships mounted photographs on a regular basis. Can you recommend any materials for packaging that is almost as durable as plywood, but lighter and cheaper?
[more inside]posted by joni. at 11:31 AM PST - 8 comments
I would like to buy a good book on how to sew. I don't mean a beginner's instructional book, since I can already sew quite well, but a comprehensive reference book that covers everything from the basics to advanced tailoring and couture techniques. I want a sewing book that is the equivalent of
Vogue Knitting, which is revered among knitters as the knitter's Bible. I've come across
Vogue Sewing, and
Power Sewing by Sandra Betzina. Would you recommend either one of these as the best choice, or do you know of another book you think is better?
posted by orange swan at 11:31 AM PST - 10 comments
We’re doing online RSVPs for our wedding. Help me design the best-possible online RSVP system!
[more inside]posted by Tehhund at 11:17 AM PST - 14 comments
How many millionaires are self-made? The commonly repeated statistic, apparently from
The Millionaire Next Door, is that only 20% of millionaires came from millionaire upbringings - which is then used to argue that class privilege doesn't really exist in America, and if you only work hard enough... I can slice that argument up easily enough (many of those millionaires are doctors, for instance, who rarely come from underprivileged households). But how many millionaires really are self-made? I can't find a source with data to back it up (other than quotes from that book, which I don't have, and so I don't know if it backs up the claim or not).
posted by IAmBroom at 11:15 AM PST - 22 comments
I have tried to figure out Twitter on my own for over a year. I still don't get it. I googled articles. I emailed people and asked questions. I paid attention when it came up in conversation in online forums. I finally screwed up my courage and set up an account, even though I didn't know how to use it. At some point, I asked someone I met in person about it. But I am still doing it Rong. So Rong in fact that I just stopped bothering to try.
[more inside]posted by Michele in California at 10:58 AM PST - 58 comments
Your friends scare you with their kindness. Now we're going on a roadtrip - advice?
[more inside]posted by Chorus at 9:47 AM PST - 17 comments
Can anyone recommend some advanced (pure) math books to learn new subjects? Also nonfiction books about math that are good reads?
[more inside]posted by DynamiteToast at 9:38 AM PST - 23 comments
Please help a not-very-savvy computer user make a decision. I have the potential to have either a Mac or a PC purchased for my use at work, and I'm not sure how to decide between the two. The story inside.
[more inside]posted by PussKillian at 9:25 AM PST - 16 comments
Choosing between virtualization solutions for server migration (VMware & Microsoft Hyper-V) when we know nothing about either product?
[more inside]posted by MeProxy at 8:54 AM PST - 8 comments
Dentalfilter: I have several old amalgam fillings with decay under them that I need to replace. Should I get dental insurance? What kind? Also, UK or US?
[more inside]posted by carolinaherrera at 8:43 AM PST - 16 comments
Routine mammogram yesterday, not entirely unexpected secondary mammogram and ultrasound next week. Please help me calm down about it.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:38 AM PST - 16 comments
Question about splitting data into columns: I have one column of data that I'd like to split into seven separate columns. A typical, complete row in the column looks like "mefi:1,ask:3,meta:2,projects:5,jobs:5,music:6,irl:4" where the number values can be anywhere from 1-6. The problem is that if any one or more of the seven subsites are left unanswered, the entire value is missing (there is no "[subsite]:0" or "," as a placeholder). Consequently, separating the column into seven distinct columns using the comma as the separator causes the data to fall/shift into the wrong output columns if any one or more of the seven subsite categories are missing. How can i fix this?
[more inside]posted by iamkimiam at 8:30 AM PST - 7 comments
Does anyone know where the vocal sample from
this song comes from? The song title mentions Bing Crosby but I don't think the first speaker is Bing at all. Is it from a movie? a song? help!
posted by merocet at 8:05 AM PST - 5 comments
Book recommendations requested: I liked
My Korean Deli, which went into considerable detail about the day-to-day operation of a small convenience store.
[more inside]posted by enn at 8:01 AM PST - 9 comments
What is going to happen to this fermenting apple cider while I'm out of town?
[more inside]posted by sa3z at 7:57 AM PST - 17 comments
I am hoping to find an Android app (or web service) to replace the list-making service I suspect may not be available for much longer. I do not want complexity; fewer features are better. I want to make lists, check items off and then be able to re-add them later (for a grocery list, for example). Surprisingly few apps can limit themselves to these functions.
[more inside]posted by timepiece at 7:43 AM PST - 18 comments
Would it be possible to track the flight of the Space Shuttle over the Bay Area today using flightradar24 (or something similar)?
posted by zeoslap at 7:39 AM PST - 10 comments
For those of you that have to, how do you track your time at work? I'm not interested in the program you use or anything like that but what do you do if you have only 5 hours written down but you need to fill in the gap for the other three hours and you just honestly can't remember?
[more inside]posted by dawkins_7 at 7:39 AM PST - 26 comments
Travel for Dummies filter. I am in my early fifties and have rarely travelled. I'd love to do more of it, but have a few health/financial challenges. Can you give me your tips for how you make travelling as easy and rewarding as possible? Bonus points for suggesting possible low-cost destinations or ideas.
[more inside]posted by purplesludge at 7:07 AM PST - 14 comments
How do you deal with people who make insensitive, hurtful comments about your disability at school / in the workplace?
[more inside]posted by OrangeCat at 6:55 AM PST - 20 comments
I left a good job at a bigger corporation early this year to join a startup. Nine months later, I'm not sure it was a good decision. Is it a bad idea to go back to my previous job?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:54 AM PST - 12 comments
Can someone recommend a good site or service that will notify me of cheap flights to Ireland from NJ and when they are available? I can be flexible about when to go, am not too good at searching through sites for fares. We had a great time there this summer and want to go again. Are there cheaper flights in the winter? I would like something specific to Ireland, not cheap flights everywhere in general.
posted by mermayd at 5:14 AM PST - 5 comments
My long-term goal is to become the CFO of a company. Would this job be a useful step in that direction, or a detour?
[more inside]posted by wolfdreams01 at 4:43 AM PST - 12 comments
I took an introductory flight lesson and liked it a lot. Now what? Learning to fly an airplane seems expensive, time consuming, and mostly pointless. Yet I liked it.
[more inside]posted by haykinson at 12:46 AM PST - 31 comments
September 20
Now that my kids are getting older and wanting to use more stuff online from a wider range of devices, what can I do to keep an eye on what they're doing?
[more inside]posted by singingfish at 10:23 PM PST - 8 comments
Give me some Japanese artists/songs (based on my musical preferences) that would help me learn Japanese/impress people at karaoke!
[more inside]posted by Kamelot123 at 10:12 PM PST - 9 comments
I want to discuss the (urban) fantasy genre in an active online community. NaNo is okay, but I'm looking for something a little more geared toward examining the tropes, the mechanics of creating a magic system, etc. AbsoluteWrite is cool, but its pace is a little slow for what I want. Am I best off combing through LiveJournal, or is something else out there?
[more inside]posted by goosechasing at 10:10 PM PST - 2 comments
You had an unforgettable experience watching the ball drop in NYC this past NYE. The thought of staying at home this New Year's makes you feel sad and depressed. Where in America do you ring in 2013?
[more inside]posted by signondiego at 9:50 PM PST - 12 comments
I have the opportunity to interview the Ravonettes. I am a casual listener, but they have a huge following that follows them much more intensely. I would like to know what questions would a diehard Ravonettes fan have of Sharon and Sune?
[more inside]posted by CollectiveMind at 9:38 PM PST - 1 comments
Comfortable, stylish, informal, professional, durable, RE-SOLABLE men's shoes recommendations needed!
[more inside]posted by KathrynT at 9:10 PM PST - 14 comments
How likely is it that Delta Airlines will accept my slightly-oversize backpack as carry-on?
[more inside]posted by Hither at 8:07 PM PST - 15 comments
My boyfriend recently lost his job, and today he found out he's ineligible for unemployment. His life is in shambles. What can I do to help?
[more inside]posted by anotheraccount at 7:19 PM PST - 21 comments
My supervisor/thesis advisor has dropped off the face of the earth as I'm applying for jobs, so I can't count on him as a reference. How bad does this look, should I explain it in writing somewhere, and how?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:44 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm about to bite the bullet and get a student loan. Help me out/talk me out of it/give me a better option. Special snowflake stuff inside.
[more inside]posted by zardoz at 6:44 PM PST - 16 comments
In a modern accounting system that uses double-entry accounting, I believe each line on an Income Statement reflects one or more GL account period *totals*, correct? Does that also apply to Purchases/Cost Of Goods Sold?
[more inside]posted by edjusted at 5:39 PM PST - 10 comments
Should I exercise my time-limited stock options? I can afford it, but not without unease. I think it's a probably a good investment, but I have trouble determining how good. Details within.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:10 PM PST - 18 comments
I order many things online and get lots of packages. I really like my mailman. Is there something nice I can do for him?
[more inside]posted by insectosaurus at 4:27 PM PST - 13 comments
Apartment lease economics: I'm planning to move to a new apartment. I'm considering waiting until winter to move in, because leases are cheaper in the off season. But will my rate just go up when it's time to renew a year later?
[more inside]posted by lunchbox at 4:05 PM PST - 3 comments
AT&T/iPhone: I bought an iPhone 4 on craigslist. I plan to cut down my 3G's sim into a micro-sim and put it in the 4. However, before I got started I factory reset the 4 and now it wants to go through an activation process. What does "activation" mean, in this context?
[more inside]posted by homodachi at 3:37 PM PST - 6 comments
Salary confusion: They offered me (and I accepted) a salary of 50k. My position starts next week and is guaranteed through May. I don't remember them saying "50k/year," just "50k." So how much will I take home bi-weekly? (pre-tax and benefits, for simplicity).
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:38 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for a web (or desktop at a push) app that will help me track customer special orders.
[more inside]posted by dance at 1:53 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm looking for online foreign language (French) courses/classes with an instructor component.
[more inside]posted by benbenson at 1:21 PM PST - 7 comments
Vegetable gardening experts of the green, please help me make the best use of my back yard.
[more inside]posted by jbickers at 12:59 PM PST - 9 comments
Looking for every-day, unisex walking/office shoes that will last for years - also a brick-and-mortar store where I can try them on (in Toronto, Canada).
[more inside]posted by jb at 12:00 PM PST - 29 comments
If we knew when it was going to happen could our society engineer a way to prevent an upcoming volcanic eruption?
[more inside]posted by cirrostratus at 11:57 AM PST - 15 comments
What are some phrases in Italian that convey "goodbye" in a not-so-casual, but rather sentimental if not hopeful way?
[more inside]posted by chloe.gelsomino at 11:57 AM PST - 5 comments
I'm looking for A-Z lists, similar to the NOAA hurricane naming system. Instead of 26 names, I would like lists that follow a theme. Geeky lists / themes are a plus!
[more inside]posted by Real.Wolf at 11:25 AM PST - 26 comments
How to, as the default, block html/images from *all* senders (not just "untrusted senders") when accessing AOL email via the web? Or alternatively, how to reset that trusted sender list?
[more inside]posted by mrs. taters at 11:22 AM PST - 2 comments
Last night I slept for five hours and 45 minutes. For the last 20 years. I've tried many of the frequently recommended solutions such as melatonin and environmental changes, and am not sure what my next step should be.
[more inside]posted by mecran01 at 10:44 AM PST - 34 comments
Going to Detroit. I need recommendations on the cool places to see regeneration, sustainable initiatives, parks, art, urban agriculture, etc. (the innovative stuff that makes Detroit awesome!)
[more inside]posted by bluelight at 10:33 AM PST - 13 comments
My doctor's office billed me up front for an IUD and told me I would be reimbursed. Today, after calling them repeatedly, I found out that they have not filed a claim for the device, and they couldn't give me a satisfactory explanation as to why. I have no idea what to do now.
[more inside]posted by showbiz_liz at 10:20 AM PST - 21 comments
Does anybody know of a free internet picture which is very close to Jeremy Siegel's (
Stocks for the Long Run p. 47 of the 1994 Irwin edition) figure 3-2 "The real Dow-Jones Industrial Average"?
[more inside]posted by bukvich at 9:46 AM PST - 9 comments
Looking for child development milestones, with an emphasis on experiments, neural processing goobles, and mad science shenanigans! Tell me what weird experiments I can conduct with my child....
[more inside]posted by amanda at 9:46 AM PST - 8 comments
How does the end of 'Get Carter' differ from the end of the novel, 'Jack's Return Home', it's based on?
[more inside]posted by BigSky at 9:29 AM PST - 2 comments
My 'rents want to support me. I don't really feel like I need their support anymore. Am I being silly by not considering their offer of money?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:21 AM PST - 39 comments
How do I force my Gmail account's phone number to associate with the same account's Google Voice number?
[more inside]posted by frodoxiii at 9:06 AM PST - 2 comments
Is there a BEST over-the-counter sleeping pill or do I just need to find the one that is best for me? Or are they all the same?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:27 AM PST - 30 comments
Is there any positive body acceptance / Health at any Size type stuff out there geared towards a male (or even just clearly mixed- or non-gendered) audience?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:25 AM PST - 5 comments
(Chronic Insomniacs-filter) Sleep avoids me. Been doing so for years.
Any tips or tricks to try and successfully sleep? Always special snow flakes....
[more inside]posted by handbanana at 8:00 AM PST - 36 comments
Medical advice... What could be causing extended and ongoing heart weirdness? Long-ish details inside...
[more inside]posted by Ziggurat at 7:50 AM PST - 25 comments
Where is this going?! Strong mutual feelings and attraction for a close opposite sex friend who is engaged...
[more inside]posted by Vareshka at 6:42 AM PST - 49 comments
Is-This-Normal filter : I am a few short months away from turning 30, and have noticed while looking in the mirror and at body parts I can see without one, that over my whole body my veins/arteries are a lot more visible than they were before. Is this a normal part of aging? Can it be stopped, or mitigated somehow? Deets inside.
[more inside]posted by Fig at 6:29 AM PST - 7 comments
How can i save my relationship with my girlfriend? We have been seeing each other for exactly one year. We are grown, she in her 30s me in my 40s. she has a young child and my kid is in college. Since we started dating its been pretty fun and loving sometimes hard also.
[more inside]posted by tlrjr at 6:13 AM PST - 18 comments
What did I do to my iPhone 4 that caused it to not be able to "save images" from Twitter and Facebook anymore? All the gory details inside...
[more inside]posted by Hanuman1960 at 6:10 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm trying to figure out next steps in this truly stupid interpersonal relations drama I'm having. "Sarah" did something I specifically asked her not to do. When I asked her to reverse her action, she complied, but is now overly remorseful. I need to respond, and I want to do it in some way that gets her to stop apologizing while keeping her at arm's length. Details after the jump.
[more inside]posted by lesli212 at 6:08 AM PST - 20 comments
My girlfriend and I want to do that 'public display of commitment' thing, but we don't want to get
married. Heterosexual
Civil Partnerships are not yet available in the UK. Can we do it elsewhere with legal status? Or should we wait?
[more inside]posted by bollockovnikov at 6:06 AM PST - 31 comments
It's a bit of a wide net I'm casting here, but where's the biggest and/or nicest apartment I can rent for under $500 in fairly cool cities in the Eastern half of the USA? Say, anywhere east of (and including) Minnesota to Louisiana. I love NOLA, and I've liked everyone I've ever met from Minnesota...
[more inside]posted by omnigut at 6:05 AM PST - 22 comments
My business is booming and it's driving me crazy! The process that worked when only a few orders trickled in isn't scaling and I am finding myself prisoner to my workflow.
Email and google spreadsheet is clearly not cutting it and I need input on a project management or order system.
[more inside]posted by hellodonna at 5:27 AM PST - 14 comments
Cyprus: Travel between Larnaca airport to Paphos. What are my options? Has anyone done this recently? Many thanks!
[more inside]posted by carter at 5:24 AM PST - 1 comments
How do I convert ics files?
Since my work computer was upgraded to Office 2010 64-bit, I've been unable to sync my Outlook schedule with my Samsung phone (which uses Samsung New PC Studio). It will still sync with my Google calendar though.
Both Outlook and Google only seem to export .ics files. NPS seems to import .nsf, .dif, .mdb and .vcs. I found a free .ics to .vcs converter
online but it seems to convert a single appointment from what I've verified is a complete export of my calendar.
How can I convert the files or otherwise get the phone calendar synced?
posted by monkey closet at 2:23 AM PST - 3 comments
September 19
Help! We just found a black widow spider inside our house. They are endemic in our neighborhood. What do we do?
[more inside]posted by anonnymoose at 8:58 PM PST - 22 comments
You need to meet with your soon-to-be ex-husband to go over some financial issues.
You've both agreed to do it without your lawyers just to get some stuff resolved without the complication of their "input". Where? Your house feels uncomfortable as a site. No way are you going to his new place. A restaurant? No. We don't want to have dinner together, just talk quietly and calmly and maybe go over some documents. The library? Feels weird. Suggestions?
posted by anonymous at 8:42 PM PST - 42 comments
Can you please offer insight into my projector system? I have questions with regards to projectors, screens, and installation.
[more inside]posted by masters2010 at 8:28 PM PST - 7 comments
Seeking recommendations for a "look what I've done" type Wordpress blog theme in the area of software development. Help me filter the Niagara of wordpress themes !
[more inside]posted by southof40 at 8:22 PM PST - 3 comments
I'm looking for a list of the best (however you define it) third-party Python libraries. E.g. Django, Beautiful Soup, PIL, etc.
[more inside]posted by prunes at 7:06 PM PST - 12 comments
I write creative nonfiction and I'm getting to the point where I've almost exhausted myself on straight up memoir/personal essay. I have ideas in mind for essays that I want to write, but they require a good deal of research. Problem is, I never really learned how to research properly.
[more inside]posted by Modica at 6:56 PM PST - 10 comments
Asking for a friend: what is the best, fee-avoiding bank account set up for a freelancer who works internationally and is paid in multiple currencies? More details...
[more inside]posted by scuza at 6:45 PM PST - 3 comments
One of my esteemed offspring wanted me to bring this to the hive mind, so here goes:
Okay, Mom, I finally remembered to write this note. This is what I'd like you to ask the Metafilter crew.
So there's this really old game, and it's either Atari or just from that era. [more inside]posted by St. Alia of the Bunnies at 6:25 PM PST - 11 comments
The fMRI (functional MRI) is primarily used in research; can I get one done for clinical reasons?
[more inside]posted by airguitar2 at 6:23 PM PST - 11 comments
I eat very quickly. I enjoy my food well enough, but I seem to enjoy it at a rapid pace, which can be a bit awkward in company. Is there an easy mental realignment to eat slower?
[more inside]posted by jackbishop at 6:13 PM PST - 23 comments
Quarterlife crisis and being trans--how to optimally navigate a job/career quest while addressing gender identity issues?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:11 PM PST - 5 comments
Math/probability not sports: I am not a gambler, but I am trying out a method of betting on sports with some initial success. At what point can I use the numbers to confidently assume that this is down to the system rather than luck?
[more inside]posted by cincinnatus c at 5:46 PM PST - 4 comments
I recently found myself in the middle class with none of the financial acumen needed to handle money on this scale. To be specific, my most complicated financial transaction to date has been handing someone two hundred dollars in cash and riding off on his bike. I'd like to talk to someone knowledgeable about money about my financial goals and be told my options for achieving those goals. Do you know such a person in New York City or the nearby suburbs? The two specific goals I have in mind right now are saving for retirement and paying off a bunch of debts. A possible complication is that all of the debt is in my parents' name, so it might be nontrivial to structure the repayment so that, from a tax perspective, it doesn't look like I've just started giving my parents lots of money every year. Also, it would be better, though not strictly necessary, if this person could speak Chinese to my parents.
posted by anonymous at 5:33 PM PST - 11 comments
Taking a last minute weekend trip to NYC. Friend booked at Dream Downtown (355 West 16th Street,). Looking for a nice restaurant and drink spot near by.
[more inside]posted by beccaj at 5:09 PM PST - 12 comments
How do you do a body shot? Can the tequila stay in the shot glass or...? Just don't necessrily want hair involved. Thanks.
posted by the young rope-rider at 4:34 PM PST - 21 comments
Can anybody identify
this Chinese language song? At least, we think it's Chinese. A friend of mine found it somewhere totally devoid of context, and now we're wondering what it is and where it's from. Any help you can give us would be just fine.
posted by KChasm at 4:24 PM PST - 6 comments
What are my options for indoor archery in and around southeast Portland, OR? I'm only familiar with Archers Afield and that's a bit further than I'd like to drive.
[more inside]posted by curious nu at 4:22 PM PST - 1 comments
We're opening a small art gallery, and need a solution for hanging wall art on plaster walls, without putting holes in said walls.
[more inside]posted by klinefelter at 3:44 PM PST - 6 comments
My office just announced that they are installing Casper QuickAdd to all of our laptops in the next week or so. I want to know what they are going to be able to see after I do the installation.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:37 PM PST - 12 comments
I am putting together a slideshow for my library system's staff day, based on grand slam moments in the lives of staff. I need help with the music...
[more inside]posted by cinemafiend at 2:05 PM PST - 6 comments
What's the best way to protect surveillance equipment from lightning?
[more inside]posted by dozo at 2:04 PM PST - 8 comments
How can I locate someone to provide a day of social media / online presence consulting to a non-profit in the Philadelphia area?
[more inside]posted by QuantumMeruit at 2:03 PM PST - 4 comments
Does anyone know a good science/engineering resume editing service? Having trouble figuring out what to leave/chop.
[more inside]posted by Paper rabies at 2:03 PM PST - 3 comments
Seeking recommendation for NYC lawyer who is familiar with how the Brooklyn Department of Buildings really works as well as resident/condo board relations.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 1:54 PM PST - 1 comments
I am looking for advice on finding the best smart phone deals. I have an old clamshell phone. I need very little for myself...not even texting though want the occasional use of apps. I am currently moving to Denver and may switch from AT&T though my wireless and phones are bundled and very cheap ($90/mo for our two cheap phones and wireless for home though that would change *a lot* with upgrades?). I am really confused on what the hell is a decent deal. I don't make many calls whatsoever but my wife will be calling family or perhaps using Face Time/Messaging via an iPhone if we can afford. We don't need the newest and best phones but am not sure where to start for packaging costs, especially as we may do wireless separate once we get to Denver. Any thoughts on how you would go about this, where you would buy a phone (new or refurb), deals that have worked for you (assuming you don't use the phone for a lot but still want the options of some of the apps). iPhone? Samsung? Razr? Carriers recommendations? I want to go as low $ as possible but not make a stupid decision out of pinching the hell out of the pennies.
posted by snap_dragon at 1:32 PM PST - 14 comments
Before I cook dried beans I sort through them usually finding and discarding a clod of dirt, a small stone, or a moldy bean. I have never found a stone in a can of canned beans. Are the canned bean manufacturers sorting the beans before canning? If they are, why can't they use that technology to clean the beans that are sold dried? The tedious sorting keeps me from cooking beans from scratch as often as I'd like.
posted by SandiBeech at 1:07 PM PST - 15 comments
I need suggestions of fictional or non-fictional books or films that deal with illness or dying in relation to humor/the absurd.
[more inside]posted by Felicity Rilke at 12:56 PM PST - 23 comments
Speculative fiction about historical gradualism: I'm looking for SF stories which begin in the real historical world (past or present) and then gradually diverge from it,
without any single decisive turning point.
[more inside]posted by RogerB at 12:44 PM PST - 11 comments
I *love* buying chocolates or candy for friends and family on special occasions. It's kind of my thing, and the fancier the better. The problem is I have a diabetic in the family, and I want to send them something to celebrate an anniversary. Is there such a thing as fancy sugar-free chocolate or candy? I need something nicer than a bag of sugar-free Lifesavers.
posted by phaedon at 12:39 PM PST - 27 comments
Looking for a science fiction book that I read back in the 70's-ish. It was about a guy who was in a jungle way way into the future. A few key points that should a ring a bell are:
1. There were these humanoid creatures that were short and fat and connected to a main plant by an umbilical cord. The main actor cut one of these cords and these "tummytommies" (some weird name like that) then became irritable.
2. There were these "balloons" floating around the jungle with long ropes dragging in the trees. It turned out that these were creatures that would catch prey with those sticky appendages and begin pulling the victim up to their chattering teeth.
3. This was when the world was very old and, I believe the story ended with the world ending.
That's about all I remember.
posted by SparkyPine at 12:35 PM PST - 7 comments
ComicBookArt(ist)Filter: Where can I find out how much a limited edition giclee print by artist Ashley Wood is worth (if such things are even worth much, not being the original art)?
[more inside]posted by bitterkitten at 12:29 PM PST - 3 comments
Some web content, like Tumblr and the videos on Netflix appear in greyscale, with vertical lines all over them, and smushed into the left side of the screen. If I want to click on something, I need to click on the place it would normally be, rather than where it appears on the tiny, greyscale screen. I don't think it's my browser, because it happens on both Safari and IE (I know, I know, but I can't watch Netflix on Safari). I couldn't find an answer on Google. Thanks in advance!
posted by WhathaveIdonenow? at 12:23 PM PST - 21 comments
I bought a pack of Cepacol lozenges at my local neighborhood pharmacy here in Massachusetts, and was surprised that I was required to scan my driver's license to get it. Active ingredients are listed as Benzocaine 7.5 mg and Dextromethorphan Hbr 5 mg, none of which I recognize as chemical precursors to drugs with a high potential for abuse, like (for instance) Pseudoephedrine. Dextromethorphan does have some potential for abuse on its own, but the ingredient is common to most cold formulations, none of which are tracked or rationed. Does anyone here have a good explanation for the driver's license requirement?
posted by The Confessor at 12:18 PM PST - 5 comments
I did something stupid today and 'updated' my iPhone 4 to iOS 6.0. The new Maps app doesn't include public transportation options (as Google Maps did previously) which I use extensively here in San Francisco. What are my options? Will anything be as seamless as the Google Maps app was?
posted by 2bucksplus at 12:14 PM PST - 13 comments
Need help with Paragon "Adaptive Restore", part of the Backup & Recovery 2012 software package.
[more inside]posted by lattiboy at 11:49 AM PST - 0 comments
The nutshell: how do you put relationship mistakes/guilt behind you? And contact with her would be a bad idea, right? (We’ve been broken up about 3 months now with no contact, except for one email exchange about two weeks after the break up).
[more inside]posted by yeahyeahyeah at 11:31 AM PST - 26 comments
I'm dealing with chronic pain and fatigue; after several specialists were unable to find the cause, I was referred to a pain clinic. I had an evaluation with a psychiatrist today, and at the end I asked him about his findings. Among other things, he said there was evidence of Somatization Disorder. But I don't think that is it; I think the pain has a physical cause. But if I do have Somatization Disorder, I would think that anyway. How do I determine if that is the problem or not, and if not, how do I make sure my doctors don't dwell on it.
[more inside]posted by [insert clever name here] at 11:07 AM PST - 11 comments
How can I get over periods of psychosis and depression by putting it behind me, gaining some experiences and achievements to make the relapses feel like less of a big deal?or How can I stop thinking about me?
[more inside]posted by Erred at 11:04 AM PST - 9 comments
i want to get a great gift for my friend's daughter, who is turning 1 year old next week.
[more inside]posted by akaJudge at 10:32 AM PST - 42 comments
We have a whole bunch of larvae on our ceiling only. What are they? Where do they come from? What do we do?
[more inside]posted by Brainy at 10:10 AM PST - 17 comments
We have a basic Toshiba LCD HDTV (2 yrs old). I want to disable it for the next six weeks so no one can use it. I.E. it needs to appear as if it is broken, but it really isn't. I need to make sure all plugged in peripherals (DVD, Wii, AppleTV, antennae, and cable TV) cannot be viewed. Any ideas?
posted by apennington at 9:38 AM PST - 29 comments
Do you have any first or second hand knowledge on the "People to People Ambassador Programs", based in Washington DC?
[more inside]posted by jeremias at 9:36 AM PST - 21 comments
I bought a bass! Can you recommend any specific online tutorials / resources (e.g., on the youtubes) to learn to play the thing? I already play guitar. Bonus: I like Britpop. What are some fun Britpop songs to play on the bass?
[more inside]posted by Admiral Haddock at 9:25 AM PST - 16 comments
In Breaking Bad, Walter White is a genius chemist. In Prison Break, Michael Scofield is a genius structural engineer. What other shows use a main character's genius in a given field like these shows do?
[more inside]posted by dubadubowbow at 9:01 AM PST - 40 comments
I love the look of
Frye Veronica Slouch boots. I cannot get my high-arched foot into a Frye Veronica Slouch boot. I am sad. What (high quality, brown leather, made to last, damn sexy) boot can you recommend with a similar look that can accommodate my arches?
posted by lizifer at 9:00 AM PST - 9 comments
I like my job, but I have received a more lucrative offer from another company. How do I get a raise without leaving my company?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 9:00 AM PST - 19 comments
AdviceFilter: What life experiences (or fun things) should my partner and I make time for, before having a baby?
[more inside]posted by amoeba at 8:50 AM PST - 19 comments
Good ways/ideas/tips for how to organize my external hard drive (because I put it off each time I added things to it...and now it's a hot mess). And ideas for keeping it organized when I add things in the future.
[more inside]posted by PeppahCat at 8:32 AM PST - 4 comments
Hi, I'm a (somewhat) experienced piano/synthesizer player interested in taking lessons in New York City. I took about 4 years of classical training in piano, violin, and voice when I was in high school, but I'm looking to grow my skillset as a musician. I'm looking for a piano teacher in Manhattan or Brooklyn who would be comfortable with teaching synth lessons. Can anyone recommend a good piano (or synth) teacher in NYC?
posted by shotintoeternity at 8:14 AM PST - 2 comments
I'm a general purpose Analyst at my job. I work in the marketing department, and do the bulk of my analysis on client development initiatives, but also am the sole source of analytical support on the operations of the department, like budgeting, managing people, business planning, etc. What would be some good opportunities for professional development?
[more inside]posted by undercoverhuwaaah at 8:11 AM PST - 5 comments
So Google Desktop has been discontinued for a while, and while I was able to rescue some gadgets after a reinstall I have a feeling that I need a replacement.
[more inside]posted by pyro979 at 7:37 AM PST - 5 comments
Is there any kind of slick map-generation tool available online (preferably for free-ish) that I can use in my presentations?
[more inside]posted by shiu mai baby at 6:56 AM PST - 6 comments
Going to purchase something online. Shipping is expensive. A larger purchase will get me free shipping, but the cost would be more than the cost of the smaller purchase plus shipping. How do you analyze decisions like this?
[more inside]posted by biwa-shu at 6:14 AM PST - 24 comments
Looking for a job and trying to figure the role and value of recruiters. Do i find one and talk with them about what sort of job I'm after? How do you find a good one?
posted by boombot at 5:59 AM PST - 7 comments
I think I inhaled a bit of a melting plastic bag while cooking. 30 minutes later, I got a nosebleed. Should I be worried?
[more inside]posted by suburbs at 5:36 AM PST - 16 comments
Hi
I have programmed on eclipse, a reasonably straightforward program in Python 2.7 that applies image filters to user selected images e.g. by turning them to sepia, black & white, negative, etc. It uses Tkinter for the graphics user interface and the program functions ok. However, I was thinking about how to turn this into a web app. So to transfer this to an Amazon cloud server, I understand that for the client side user interface I would need to convert the program by adding html and javascript to the client side while python handles the server side? Does anyone know of any tutorials or other resources that are particularly good at covering web apps like this using python, html and javascript?
posted by conrad101 at 5:04 AM PST - 3 comments
I'm a dude, pushing 40, relatively uncoordinated with very little rhythm, and taking a Zumba class. Can you assign me some homework?
[more inside]posted by Shepherd at 4:43 AM PST - 16 comments
With all the specifics can I calculate a better estimate of how many calories I burn doing archery than online calculators (that give me figures as low as 220 and as high as 500 calories per hour)
[more inside]posted by missmagenta at 12:43 AM PST - 10 comments
Can you help me find some audiobooks that are relatively fast-paced and simple, but also have good dialogue, characters, and themes? Even if you don't listen to audiobooks, maybe you know page-turners or beach reads that are deeper than the normal fluff? Or maybe you know good literary fiction that is simple and fast-paced?
[more inside]posted by slidell at 12:41 AM PST - 29 comments
What sleeve or skin is good to get for an iPad (3rd gen) in conjunction with Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover?
[more inside]posted by lirael2008 at 12:37 AM PST - 1 comments
September 18
Is it normal to be developing arthritis in my fingers at 30, or should I be looking for a new doctor?
[more inside]posted by gally99 at 9:39 PM PST - 19 comments
I'm very keen to try growing my tomatoes upside down next year. Do you have any suggestions on what to hang the buckets from?
[more inside]posted by vegetable100% at 8:17 PM PST - 3 comments
The intersection of technology and social services and policy: who are the innovators? Where and what are they innovating? Are there conferences like the recent XOXO conference for this sort of thing?
[more inside]posted by youcancallmeal at 7:55 PM PST - 5 comments
Did Eastern Bloc countries do on-the-ground historical research in the USA during the Cold War?
[more inside]posted by lstanley at 7:54 PM PST - 3 comments
Your SO is a performer who performs multiple times a week. How frequently do you go to their shows?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:42 PM PST - 32 comments
Where should I try to see the shuttle fly over Los Angeles on Friday morning?
[more inside]posted by Joh at 5:45 PM PST - 8 comments
Do we know how
William Mumler created his images? If not, what are the most popular theories today, and what do we know about other spirit photographers?
posted by naturalog at 4:55 PM PST - 13 comments
I was recently let go ("cost cutting") from my job as a web developer, one that I've held for well over a decade at the same employer. After they gave me the news, they mentioned the possibility of me doing work for them in the future on a contract basis and asked what I would charge them. How much is a fair amount to charge them while making sure it's worth my while?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 4:16 PM PST - 26 comments
What type of sexual relationships do women and men enjoy? I have a question, what is healthy sex and a healthy male female relationship.
[more inside]posted by mrfawcet at 3:42 PM PST - 28 comments
Headphone wire repair. Is there a better solution than cutting off the plug and splicing a new one?
[more inside]posted by wongcorgi at 3:37 PM PST - 5 comments
Feeling a little self-conscious about my current hairstyle (male). Should I keep it this way or try something else out?
[more inside]posted by audio at 2:57 PM PST - 37 comments
Can you suggest a source for sodium fluoride drops without sucralose or artificial colors?
[more inside]posted by JamesD at 1:54 PM PST - 6 comments
I am traveling to Europe for work, for a week. I have never been outside the US before. Please tell me about very simple, basic things which I might not know due to inexperience.
[more inside]posted by overeducated_alligator at 1:27 PM PST - 71 comments
I'm going to be bartending in Snowmass for at least the winter. Aside from already being acclimated, what do I need to know about living and working Snowmass and Colorado in general having only lived as an adult in Oregon and Arizona.
[more inside]posted by efalk at 1:25 PM PST - 7 comments
How do you spot an amateur in your trade, profession, or hobby? Specifically, what are some examples of things that people without experience do, while attempting what you do or know well, because they don't know any better that make their lack of experience obvious?
[more inside]posted by Blasdelb at 1:17 PM PST - 275 comments
Somebody has decided to remove most of my door handle in an attempt to get into my car, or in a fit of rage, or something. Will getting it repaired through my insurance make my rates go up? Should I try and fix it myself?
[more inside]posted by tehloki at 11:49 AM PST - 34 comments
I'm building a baby registry. a) What was your absolute most-used, wouldn't-survive-without-it thing you had on your baby registry? b) And what were you absolutely certain you'd use all the time that just gathered dust?
[more inside]posted by davebug at 11:32 AM PST - 67 comments
Can anyone recommend a good and affordable Mac hardware and software tech in Austin, Texas?
I've had a series of drive failures and I'm in way over my head. Need help replacing drives, reinstalling OS and, if possible, cloning from a failed drive.
[more inside]posted by a humble nudibranch at 11:25 AM PST - 5 comments
I have an iPhone 4S with iOS 5. If I download iOS 6 tomorrow, will Google maps be
replaced with Apple maps? Meaning, will the upgrade REMOVE Google maps from my phone? If so, will I be able to download a Google maps app? I already have other 3rd party map apps; I want the one that's actually from Google.
[more inside]posted by desjardins at 11:00 AM PST - 14 comments
A week ago I got mail stating that Citi had sold half of my student loans to Discover. I went to make my loan payments the other day to find that my minimum amount had more than doubled.
[more inside]posted by misformiche at 10:44 AM PST - 6 comments
I'm getting married in a year, and am currently a bit out of shape. I feel I should lose weight to fit into the nicer wedding dresses, but need feedback on how realistic/rational my goals are - especially given a complicated history. Also, how to deal with a fiance who has strong concerns about this whole thing?
[more inside]posted by corb at 10:13 AM PST - 62 comments
My friend owns a property jointly with several other family members. What are his options for 1) limiting his liability 2) optimizing the legal/tax situation for hypothetically putting capital improvements into the property and 3) optimizing the legal/tax situation for transferring ownership when a part-owner passes away or sells their interest?
[more inside]posted by Wretch729 at 9:58 AM PST - 1 comments
A man died near our condo 7 years ago, and anonymous neighbors maintain a memorial at the relevant telephone pole by attaching stuffed animals, artificial flowers, and other stuff to it, which weather eventually turns into trash. The city has occasionally (rarely) removed it, but the mourners pile more on right away. How can we best negotiate an end to this long-running custom?
[more inside]posted by mmiddle at 9:49 AM PST - 86 comments
What would be the best and safest way to find a ride share on a long one-way (Toronto->Yellowknife) Canadian road trip?
[more inside]posted by jpziller at 9:38 AM PST - 6 comments
My lovely girlfriend has been throwing me fantastic birthday parties for a few years, and this year (in November, in Los Angeles) I want to return the favor in kind. She lived in Hawaii in her youth, and has visited every year except this one, so I thought I'd try to bring the big island to her for her birthday party. I'm thinking 25-30 people, suggestions for any level of fancy from not fancy at all up to very posh appreciated.
posted by thedaniel at 9:17 AM PST - 10 comments
I'm losing focus on my weight loss goals and I don't want to fall off the wagon. I have had to fight hard to lose what I have lost, and I do not want to back track. How do you get your head back in the game and really find the time to focus on it and prioritize it when your life has become extremely busy?
[more inside]posted by PuppetMcSockerson at 9:10 AM PST - 12 comments
Graphic Designer asks: Can I use a laptop as my "main" computer? I've been a designer for 20+ years and have used every mac since the original, but I've always had a
desktop mac as my go-to machine. Now, it's upgrade time, and I'm thinking of using just a laptop for everything. More inside...
[more inside]posted by ecorrocio at 8:57 AM PST - 17 comments
Can you suggest a system that could help a group of employees manage a long, many-stepped process? We're driving ourselves bonkers in the meantime.
[more inside]posted by rachaelfaith at 8:52 AM PST - 14 comments
Moving in with two roommates - one friend, and one other guy the two of us just met. What haven't I thought of, and what should I be prepared to deal with? Long list of stuff inside.
[more inside]posted by Urban Winter at 8:47 AM PST - 27 comments
How should my husband and I celebrate our 10th anniversary given some recent marriage difficulties? I am looking for ideas that honor our years together but aren't traditional romantic gestures, which might feel a bit hollow or forced right now.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:10 AM PST - 18 comments
I watch movies when I go to bed at night. When I wake up in the morning my iPad is exhausted. I would like to have a reminder happen (that if I don't respond to) shuts down my iPad and preserves its battery. Is there a commercial or free app that does this or can I create one easily in
this suggestion?
posted by unliteral at 6:10 AM PST - 14 comments
How (in the hell) do I find spare parts for my '02 Toyota Hilux Surf? Difficulty factor: car in Kenya, originally made for Japanese market, wife in US and could bring parts back.
[more inside]posted by allkindsoftime at 5:46 AM PST - 7 comments
The caps lock light on my two-year-old Macbook keeps blinking back on, but yet caps lock is not actually activated...
[more inside]posted by JoannaC at 4:22 AM PST - 4 comments
The iPhone seems to be available everywhere now--at Target, at Radio Shack, at online vendors. Where should I go to get the best deal on an iPhone 5?
[more inside]posted by Gordion Knott at 2:40 AM PST - 12 comments
When traveling in a foreign country, do you check in with your country's consulate?
[more inside]posted by jsslz at 2:40 AM PST - 29 comments
I need to organise some kind of database for my non-profit training organisation, to track students, courses taken, etc in Moodle, and possibly to integrate with a Joomla site as well. I've been told that Access will not work for us. Will a Customer Relations Management thing suit us, or is something more required? If so, what should we be looking for? Requirements and constraints inside.
[more inside]posted by harriet vane at 12:51 AM PST - 4 comments
How do I retrieve data from very old (one is circa 1998) laptop drives? They contain a lot of interesting history from my time in Silicon Valley before the tech crash that I vowed I would one day retrieve.
[more inside]posted by zaebiz at 12:24 AM PST - 3 comments
September 17
Special Snowflake needs an Alarm Clock! I have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep and waking up well. If I awaken too abruptly it rattles me and it takes hours to get on an even keel.
[more inside]posted by cat_link at 10:28 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm looking for a solid language to work with for learning functional programming. I think Python piqued my curiosity, as has working with ANTLR and trying to get a handle on that beast of a program... Understanding syntax trees and seeing how LISP expressions are like trees... It's all fascinating to me. What's the best language for a functional newbie?
[more inside]posted by symbioid at 10:02 PM PST - 21 comments
Ok, so my gf has some sort of thyroid condition? Shes on a lot of natural hormone (like 18 mg a day? 3 pills, I think) and her TSH is low. She says, and I believe her, that the high thyroid is what keeps her functioning, awake, etc. However, doctors seem to find the low TSH alarming and want to lower the thyroid dose. She will have none of this, and gets upset. I have no idea whats going on. help? please?
[more inside]posted by Jacen at 9:39 PM PST - 25 comments
I'm throwing a speakeasy themed Prohibition party. What are some fun movies from the 1920s—that are readily available through Netflix—that I can project onto the walls to create ambiance?
[more inside]posted by Lieber Frau at 9:28 PM PST - 16 comments
What off-the-beaten-path activities can I do in D.C.? I would love to do something that makes me feel a bit like a VIP. I want the city to seem like it does in a spy novel.
Seeing the
vintage Congressional bathrooms, getting a behind the scenes tour of the Library of Congress, and unusual sights like the Pentagon's gold AK-47 are the kind of things I'm after.
[more inside]posted by Monochrome at 8:46 PM PST - 13 comments
YANAD (or maybe you are), but a few weeks ago I suffered a fall from my horse and now there's a funny bump on my ankle. I will be going to my GP sometime soon but am still curious as to what it may be. Details inside.
[more inside]posted by sunshine arakhan at 7:42 PM PST - 5 comments
How tough/insane is it going to be to colour my hair to
look like Dr.
Horrible's? How do I go about it? Difficulty level: Never done this before, though my wife has some experience with hair colouring at home, and planning on doing it at home as I can't see spending salon level money on a Halloween costume.
[more inside]posted by Mitheral at 7:27 PM PST - 10 comments
What's the quickest, easiest way to clean out my mom's house in San Diego when I don't live there?
[more inside]posted by Lauram at 6:58 PM PST - 5 comments
Pennsylvania criminal law filter: How does post-conviction collateral relief work, and how often does it result in dismissed charges? Details of one particular case inside...
[more inside]posted by Unsomnambulist at 6:45 PM PST - 7 comments
How to choose a digital (video) camera? Not against photo and video capability as long as the video rocks.
[more inside]posted by prefpara at 6:39 PM PST - 6 comments
so i "fixed" a relative's water-damaged macbook pro, but it still has issues.
[more inside]posted by camdan at 6:22 PM PST - 8 comments
What is "the German" (dance? Game?) referred to in several Louisa May Alcott books?
[more inside]posted by xaire at 5:31 PM PST - 14 comments
Is there an equivalent of "Nature" for the humanities and social sciences? I'm looking for a magazine or blog that curates notable scholarly papers from non-STEM disciplines (philosophy/sociology/psychology/cultural studies/etc) for a wider audience.
[more inside]posted by dontjumplarry at 4:47 PM PST - 13 comments
I accidentally saved in dropbox an old version of a paper I'm writing in Word. Now I can't find the updated version, either in Word or in dropbox. HELP HELP please.
[more inside]posted by goofyfoot at 4:25 PM PST - 17 comments
I'm looking for very comfortable elastic-waist, drawstring men's "yoga"-style pants for hanging around the house and for practicing yoga. Must have pockets.
Most dedicated "yoga" pants seem to cost $75 or more. I'm hoping for cheaper!
posted by Quisp Lover at 4:08 PM PST - 20 comments
Toss or eat? Yesterday's (restaurant-made) spaghetti in meat sauce that was unrefrigerated for about 10 hrs today.
[more inside]posted by who squared at 3:52 PM PST - 35 comments
When everything on the surface seems healed and healthy after a breakup, how do you quash obsessive thoughts and anger about an abusive ex- two years on?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 3:19 PM PST - 21 comments
I live in New York City. I own a car that I only need to use 2-3 times a month. Are there any low(er)-cost parking alternatives if you don't need constant access to the car? The ideal parking situation for me would be a garage with 24-hour access that would be reachable by public transit. Something way out there in Queens, Brooklyn or even Westchester. Is there such a thing?
posted by gertzedek at 2:42 PM PST - 13 comments
DualCitizenshipFilter: I was born an American citizen, the son of a Canadian mother. A few years ago I applied for and received my Canadian citizenship, and was provided with my Certificate of Canadian Citizenship. I have never applied for and do not have a Canadian passport. If I were to enter Canada now (by air or land) what do I say, what do I tell them? Can I just show them my canadian card and be done with it? What about coming back to the U.S.A.? Can it be done both ways without either passport?
posted by kjl291 at 2:38 PM PST - 15 comments
Hello,
My family is traveling to Las Vegas at the end of September. Knowing the hotels charge for WIFI, I am asking if anyone would know of a FREE WIFI spot near Harrahs on the strip? Thanks in advance.
posted by Mckoan1 at 2:33 PM PST - 5 comments
What's your favorite web place for open-ended questions about almost anything? I'm basically looking for a great, engaged, smart community - like Metafilter - but with the ability to ask and answer more open-ended questions and to engage posters in conversations.
posted by st starseed at 2:01 PM PST - 5 comments
College senior looking for books to read before I enter the workforce and become a "real person."
[more inside]posted by Precision at 1:50 PM PST - 28 comments
Is there a way to set my browser preferences to not automatically place the cursor in a Bing search field upon opening a new tab?
[more inside]posted by donpedro at 1:27 PM PST - 8 comments
Amazon insiders, and/or HR savants: I am applying for a position at Amazon, through their "Careers at Amazon" site. I notice that there are several positions listed, with different ID numbers, but essentially similar roles in the same metro area. Is it prudent, imprudent, or a non-issue to apply for all of those? Do they all go past the same sets of eyes?
posted by anonymous at 1:11 PM PST - 5 comments
I need a relatively shallow 3'x3' or 4'x4', flat bottomed plastic tray... thingy. I want to give Henry, our very large African Spurred Tortoise, a bath.
[more inside]posted by BlackBox at 12:29 PM PST - 30 comments
I'm looking for information on the process of fact checking a book manuscript. What are the norms in this field?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:28 PM PST - 3 comments
My partner is in her her mid-30s. We've got at least a year before we're in a position to be trying to have children. Just how freaked out should I be about the increased risk of health problems in the kids/etc?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:27 PM PST - 33 comments
I will be staying in the Gaithersburg, Maryland, area for four to six weeks and I'm looking for a decent extended stay hotel. Has anyone stayed in this area before and could you recommend a good extended stay hotel, preferably close to NIST? Thanks!
posted by Aanidaani at 12:02 PM PST - 3 comments
Macbook Pro + Mac Pro = sync everything (apps, settings, preferences, dotfiles, macports installs, etc) between the two over the internet? Both run OSX 10.8...
[more inside]posted by cmchap at 11:34 AM PST - 5 comments
In certain US states political candidates at the local and state level have to spend all of the funding they get for a certain campaign before the November election. In others, they get to keep that pool of cash for future elections. This is what I've heard anyway. But I can't find any kind of definitive list of which state has which law. Does such a list exist in an easily accessible place? How do I find out more about individual state's campaign finance laws without wading through endless Secretary of State documents? And as an aside--does this come up often? Do campaigns ever really bother to hold onto money if they are ahead or do they usually spend the dollars on the current campaign anyway?
posted by Potomac Avenue at 11:21 AM PST - 9 comments
Though I clean under them with the little hook part of my nail clipper, and though I've had pedicures which definitely help, I can't ever seem to get the side edges of my big toes completely sparkling clean. Lint accumulates, I clean it out, but the sides still always look a touch darker than the rest of the toenail. Maybe all the dirt that's been there over the years has stained them or something? Any tips on solving this?
posted by Malad at 10:39 AM PST - 7 comments
How do you stay in a relationship when you know there's a very good chance it might end soon? [Siberian winter's worth of snowflakes inside.]
[more inside]posted by Sockmaster at 10:29 AM PST - 42 comments
Found a wallet with a bunch of German identification (passport, drivers license, ID cards). How can I get this stuff back to him? Is there a better way than just mailing it to the address on his passport? If I do mail it should I use USPS?
I'm in NYC.
posted by laptolain at 10:16 AM PST - 12 comments
With a new neighborhood comes new neighborhood cats, and one of our indoor cats is freaking out. What do we do about this?
[more inside]posted by backseatpilot at 9:41 AM PST - 16 comments
My agent asked me to select a lender I want to work with to get the loan process kickstarted. She feels we're getting close to get an approval from the second lender (the first lender already approved) on a short sale single family home and wants to get my file processed and ready by the lender of my choice.
I'm struggling a bit with the criteria as they seem to combine both hard numbers (interest rate, fees) and less quantifiable matters like how to I feel working with a certain lender etc.
Appreciate your advice on a no-nonsense criteria and how to best choose / compare lenders.
Thanks!
[more inside]posted by Michal at 9:34 AM PST - 5 comments
Eyes 20/10 with correction, where to get the sharpest prescription in the US?
[more inside]posted by zippy at 9:27 AM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone share their experiences with Kaiser Richmond/Pinole - especially in regards to pediatrics?
[more inside]posted by gnutron at 9:23 AM PST - 1 comments
Where in Toronto can I buy men's linen shirts, preferably dark colors and short sleeves? I'd rather not order online due to sizing and such. Thanks.
posted by You Should See the Other Guy at 9:17 AM PST - 3 comments
Any recommendations for an inexpensive and highly portable netbook? I want to run the PC version of SPSS on it and take it to my stats class. I will also want to check email, but that's about it.
[more inside]posted by mlle valentine at 9:11 AM PST - 5 comments
I can juggle three balls, walk on stilts, and eat fire. What are some good books/resources on learning more?
[more inside]posted by cmoj at 9:08 AM PST - 12 comments
Please help me assess and mitigate the risk to my dogs from bowhunters during deer season.
[more inside]posted by Mngo at 9:04 AM PST - 16 comments
I'm applying to sit for a professional certification exam. Part of the application requires me to submit a list of schools I have attended, along with confirmation of my attendance and diploma or degree earned. What should I submit to confirm my attendance/diploma/degree? (a bit long, bear with me)
[more inside]posted by thereemix at 9:01 AM PST - 10 comments
Which low/mid range mountain bike should I get? I'm a reasonably serious road rider, but now find myself living in an area where the road biking leaves a lot to be desired (and, frankly, the local drivers and roads have me worried for my safety). The mountain biking is supposedly fantastic, so I'd like to give that a try. I'm not looking to do jumps, but am happy ascending and doing controlled descents. This will be an off-road only bike used near Albuquerque, NM.
[more inside]posted by jeffch at 8:56 AM PST - 9 comments
Recommend me some songs (rock or pop) with female vocalists that send a shiver down your spine.
[more inside]posted by ish__ at 8:38 AM PST - 65 comments
Laptop techs of MeFi, I present you a challenge...This laptop refuses to turn on its backlight!
[more inside]posted by TomMelee at 8:32 AM PST - 10 comments
Should I send a cover letter with this faxed hard copy job application that's due today, and if so, where can I find good, quick instructions on how to do so? The special details -- I originally filled out an application through an online system but it was inactivated as of two days ago. Online system didn't require resume or cover letter, and the application is very structured in what it asks for. Do I try to save HR & myself some time by skipping a cover letter, or do I make the extra effort to type something out in the next hour?
posted by soundproof at 8:26 AM PST - 4 comments
What's the best protocol to follow as a freelance graphic designer if a client requests something not possible or a graphic element that will ruin the overall composition of a given piece?
[more inside]posted by These Birds of a Feather at 8:09 AM PST - 9 comments
I was fired and now I'm trying to get hired. How can I tactfully deal with this subject in interviews?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:00 AM PST - 14 comments
I finally found a pair of black, cordura cycling jeans that seem like they'll last for years. On the other hand, I've started to discover that my Levis don't last. Where else can I find indestructable pants?
[more inside]posted by tmcw at 7:05 AM PST - 10 comments
Divorce from abusive ex almost final, unexpectedly slept with a friend. We have loads in common but he's not (yet?) available. Cool it, or enjoy?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:03 AM PST - 31 comments
I have never used "Jew" as a verb. I no longer "welsh" on debts, and I haven't used "gyp" since I was educated on the racism behind that term. Do I also need to stop using terms like "Mexican standoff", "Chinese firedrill", and "kabuki dance" if I intentionally don't want to create offense to a reasonable person in another cultural group? I grew up in very homogeneous
territory and so I'm still learning. Please school me.
I love words, I love colorful language and descriptors, but I don't want to be an ass. Words matter.
posted by availablelight at 5:48 AM PST - 62 comments
Does there exist a list of address/contact details for all libraries in the UK (or Scotland)? Failing that, is there a way that I could acquire or build such a list without doing it manually?
posted by Kirn at 5:20 AM PST - 4 comments
Spending a month in the UK during winter, our first time there. Need your ideas and recommendations on interesting things to see/do!
[more inside]posted by epiphinite at 1:01 AM PST - 33 comments
September 16
I bought a Panasonic Lumix FZ150 camera from 42photo.com. It arrived last week. It's supposed to be new, but I think it's previously-owned.
[more inside]posted by Dec One at 9:12 PM PST - 14 comments
Recommend some good TV series with strong procedural elements that are currently on the air.
[more inside]posted by Sara C. at 8:58 PM PST - 44 comments
What is a good way to edit a Tumblr theme when I have limited experience with "modern" HTML used in tumblr themes? I have a tumblr and I picked up a decent looking free theme, but it seems to be missing some elements.
[more inside]posted by filthy light thief at 8:50 PM PST - 1 comments
I'm going to be spending the next few months backpacking in the wilderness. I'm looking for 1-2 long books that would both be a great read and would last most of the trip if possible.
[more inside]posted by aleatorictelevision at 8:47 PM PST - 37 comments
I'm working through an explanation/derivation of the secretary problem that I've never seen before. I know the eventual answer, and I understand most of the steps, but explain this to me like I'm an idiot:
[more inside]posted by supercres at 8:28 PM PST - 9 comments
I'm looking for quite a few marching band/concert band covers of rock, especially punk rock bands.
[more inside]posted by michaelh at 7:44 PM PST - 14 comments
Where can I change my Sterling and Euro banknotes to USD in Gainesville?
[more inside]posted by pont at 7:24 PM PST - 6 comments
I need a place where 50-75 people can spend a
weekday (not weekend) volunteering in the Seattle area in late October. The only
unacceptable answer is "go clean up this trail / move these heavy rocks / pull these blackberry bushes."
[more inside]posted by kthxbi at 7:16 PM PST - 13 comments
Mystery token! What is it's use? What is it made of? When was it made? What do the numbers mean? What do the letters mean? What does the grid mean? What does the dial mean? What is the significance of AM? What does W. & H. CO. mean?
[more inside]posted by clorox at 6:37 PM PST - 22 comments
Ask advice from Moms (could be dads) who do clothes shopping for the whole family (kids, yourself, spouse). If you don't have a lot of time to shop and you want to try to find good deals, how do you do it?
[more inside]posted by akomom at 6:31 PM PST - 11 comments
My pressure cooker used to gradually build up to high hiss. Now it's silent for a long time and then pops to high hiss. Do I need a new pressure cooker?
[more inside]posted by nadise at 6:14 PM PST - 8 comments
Is there any place near Parma Airport, Mallorca/Majorca that you can pre-book a rental car with a debit card (not a credit card)?
[more inside]posted by By The Grace of God at 4:58 PM PST - 1 comments
Looking for a thin, light, rectangular device on which to read scientific papers... which one?? I know nothing about tablets, except that they exist.
[more inside]posted by munichmaiden at 3:30 PM PST - 19 comments
We're moving to a new place in DC and would like to explore television that includes watching NFL games and do not include just paying for a big ol' Comcast or DirectTV contract. Are there other options?
[more inside]posted by calcetinporfavor at 2:29 PM PST - 8 comments
Help me find a new hairstylist who understands "low maintenance", in Ann Arbor, Denver, or Phoenix.
[more inside]posted by nat at 2:10 PM PST - 7 comments
I have a Macbook Air and an iPad. When they're both at home I want to be able to control music playback on the iPad from the Air. What do I want?
[more inside]posted by slow graffiti at 12:53 PM PST - 7 comments
As a follow up to
this question about suddenly coming into a substantial amount of money - I'm wondering if anyone in the New York City area can recommend a fee-only financial advisor.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:47 PM PST - 2 comments
My husband will be having major surgery next week. As far as I can tell, I was born without normal sick-person-wrangling instincts. What helpful or comforting things should I be planning to do to support him through recovery, at the hospital and afterwards at home?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 12:47 PM PST - 21 comments
Can you help me recreate this cranberry, pecan, and grain salad from the Whole Foods salad bar? I don't need an exact formula, just help figuring out what's in it. Sad, I know but I'm going crazy missing it!
[more inside]posted by crabintheocean at 12:41 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm taking a beginning Thai language class, with an emphasis on oral communication. Is it vital to learn the tones/alphabet first?
[more inside]posted by elisse at 12:23 PM PST - 6 comments
I need a functional, inexpensive DVI over cat 6 extender that will handle 1920x1080. The run is about 50'.
[more inside]posted by dickyvibe at 12:15 PM PST - 5 comments
Please don't hate me but I am one of those soccer Moms who really enjoyed Fifty Shades of Grey. What would I like to read next?
[more inside]posted by metahawk at 12:00 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm trying to identify a bluegrass-style banjo tune that was meant to sound like the honks of geese. I seem to remember the recording I heard was by the brother of a more famous player.
posted by phrontist at 11:45 AM PST - 5 comments
I have
this NSFW poster in my room. I study sexuality and art. My mom, grandmother, and 6 year old sibling are visiting me, and will want to see my room. Should I take the poster down?
[more inside]posted by Pwoink at 11:45 AM PST - 40 comments
Should kegels be done every day or every other day for maximum effect? Is there a website equivalent to 100 Push-Ups for them (i.e., gives you a routine for doing them, including how much to increase as one's muscles grow stronger)?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 11:41 AM PST - 4 comments
I purchased a rotisserie roasted pork knuckle at the Farmer's Market yesterday. I unfortunately neglected to pay attention to the prep instructions on the scribbled note at the stand. When I got home, I got out the slow cooker and started throwing stuff in...the meat and knuckle bone, a ham hock that I had stored in the freezer, a bunch of shredded carrots, cabbage, a cut up onion, 2 cut up apples, some seasoning, and a beer poured over the whole thing. I left it slow cooking for about 8 hours, then on warm overnight. When I got up this morning, the slow cooker was off and it was room temperature. Two questions: 1. is it safe to eat? 2. It doesn't really seem edible in it's current state. There's not a lot of liquid but what there is is mostly fat. It smells good but looks like a mushy mess. Is it salvageable for any purpose? Can I do something else to it to make it a broth base? Bonus question: I pulled the crispy skin off and stuck it in the refrigerator separately. Suggestions on what to do with that?
posted by ms_rasclark at 11:20 AM PST - 9 comments
I have a rather serious mold allergy. How should I go about finding a mold-free (or almost mold-free) apartment in Chicago?
[more inside]posted by randomname25 at 11:03 AM PST - 3 comments
Someone I just met has suggested getting married for me to get UK citizenship and her to get US citizenship. Is this insane?
[more inside]posted by slartibartfast at 10:35 AM PST - 44 comments
I just recently moved to Atlanta (yay) and have been doing some gardening (aside: fellow atlanta mefi-ers please say hi, i need friends here!)
Anyway, in pruning the honeysuckle bush outside our place, i found that about half of the plant is entangled in what looks to be some kind of
invasive vine whose leaves look like this. I've cut most of it out of the plant now but I'd like to know what it is and what i should be doing to keep it away. I also see it growing up the side of the house a little.
Please dont tell me its poison something because i 've been rubbing my hands on it all morning.
posted by softlord at 9:04 AM PST - 18 comments
Help identifying a short story I originally read in an Isaac Asimov "Science Fiction" magazine.
[more inside]posted by dotgirl at 8:38 AM PST - 2 comments
So, I'm going to South Beach, FL for the first week of October. But I don't do nightclubs, don't drink much, and usually fall asleep by 11PM. You are of course thinking to yourself "this guy is crazy!" Crazy I may be, but I'm wondering what is there to do in south Florida that does not involve (1) nightclubs, (2) excessive drinking, (3) staying up very late.
[more inside]posted by dfriedman at 7:29 AM PST - 15 comments
I tried to find similar threads on google but there doesn't seem to be any. Is there a way to make my SSN information private?
[more inside]posted by kopi at 4:35 AM PST - 13 comments
Hi! On Xmas day this year, we'll be en route to Vietnam for two weeks... But before that, we'll be spending an 18 hour layover in Tokyo. Any recs on what we can do/see in that little time?
[more inside]posted by picarosado at 4:22 AM PST - 13 comments
Are there Asian, African, or Spanish speaking equivalents to the Arthurian legends?
[more inside]posted by gt2 at 12:42 AM PST - 33 comments
September 15
What are some of your favourite drama television shows that focus on character development rather than settings and storylines reated to to the emergency room, court room, etc..?
[more inside]posted by livinglearning at 11:40 PM PST - 37 comments
I've lost power in my bathroom (and adjacent room) and it will be a week before it gets fixed. What's a good battery-powered lantern I could use while I shower?
[more inside]posted by Wossname at 11:26 PM PST - 10 comments
Please tell me about Women's Health Services in a particular southern state, specifically access to what I will term pharmaceutical termination. Online it looks
bleak. It seems this medication can be ordered online,
here. Is ordering online a legit option? Is it safe? Snowflakes inside.
[more inside]posted by SockyMcSockyPants at 10:17 PM PST - 19 comments
My sister-in-law is somewhere in NSW, Australia, pregnant, and a US citizen ... are we supposed to be freaking out? Links to pages of how a US citizen gets healthcare in AUS appreciated.
[more inside]posted by Risingfenix at 10:05 PM PST - 30 comments
Are there grants or financial aid for my 8 year old daughter who has Tourettes Syndrome and ADD? I need money to put her in a tutoring center and to put her in physical activity programs.
[more inside]posted by lynnie-the-pooh at 8:44 PM PST - 4 comments
Canadian filter: Consumer Research Centre survey from 2012 Consumer Product Survey of British Columbia, from Diane Simon, offering a possible $2,500 from answering a 16-page survey. Legit or fake?
[more inside]posted by Hawk V at 7:56 PM PST - 8 comments
How do I take a screenshot of an entire webpage (difficulty: using functionality built-in to Firefox 9+ or Windows 7, and I
accidentally did it yesterday)?
[more inside]posted by pla at 7:44 PM PST - 8 comments
What's the story where the guy talks to a bunch of dead people and then finds out he's dead?
[more inside]posted by nzero at 7:28 PM PST - 12 comments
Is it possible to be happy in a low-level office job if you're working for a cause you’re passionately devoted to?
[more inside]posted by désoeuvrée at 7:12 PM PST - 27 comments
In getting ready to update my CV for a big deal application, I just learned (via the table of contents view on Amazon) that I was dropped as the co-author on a book chapter that I wrote for a professor. What is the best way to put this on my CV, now that I know "in press" is replaced by "so long sucker"? And as a junior person in academia, how do I keep this from happening again?
[more inside]posted by artdesk at 5:51 PM PST - 11 comments
I'm seeking real-life experiences in applying for Social Security Disability.
Yesterday I completed my on-line application for Social Security Disability. I haven't been able to work since February and have been receiving first short-term and now long-term disability payments from my prior employer (I no longer have a job to go back to even if I were able to work). My long-term disability is approved in 3 month chunks, but since there has been no improvement in my condition, I don't have any reason to believe it wouldn't continue to be approved although it's stressful to me when those reapprovals come due.
[more inside]posted by SweetTeaAndABiscuit at 4:12 PM PST - 18 comments
I've searched for a long time for video of George Bush's 2003 surprise Thanksgiving visit to Iraq where he comes out and the soldiers jumped to their feet and erupted with cheering.
posted by rockhopper at 3:35 PM PST - 5 comments
If I wanted to become a badass programmer, where would I start? Let's say I have no experience now, and by the end of this road, I want to be able to write code for anything - websites, iPhone apps, etc. Please map out a plan on how you'd do it - what you'd read, etc. Thanks!
[more inside]posted by rastapasta at 3:21 PM PST - 17 comments
How do you stop a year-and-a-half old Labradoodle from eating every sock in the house? He's just back from the vet yet again, and his determination to find at eat socks at any costs is racking up untenable bills and stress. Any ideas to save him from getting muzzled or crated?
[more inside]posted by bicyclefish at 3:09 PM PST - 27 comments
Where is the best gym on the Las Vegas strip to run 18 miles on the treadmill?
[more inside]posted by 26.2 at 2:41 PM PST - 3 comments
My partner's father is in the early stages of death. They are in the Midwest. I'm in the Middle East. Snowflakes.
[more inside]posted by femmegrrr at 2:33 PM PST - 6 comments
How much of an ethical breech is mistakenly sending a request for peer-review to a group of 5 people?
[more inside]posted by Milau at 2:10 PM PST - 4 comments
How much should I be spending to have a DLP projector hung from a ceiling and have a motorized screen installed?
[more inside]posted by cowmix at 1:48 PM PST - 6 comments
I am allergic to something in my home. The symptoms only show up while I'm at home. I don't know what it could be. Is there something or someone that can figure out for me?
[more inside]posted by bosco_costanza at 1:35 PM PST - 16 comments
I'm looking for a book recommendation on the history of computer and internet security.
[more inside]posted by cman at 1:18 PM PST - 8 comments
I got a response to a debt verification letter I sent. What's my next move?
[more inside]posted by zinon at 12:49 PM PST - 3 comments
Dear Audio-gear enthusiasts, I need help with getting my Macbook and HK3490 stereo receiver working. It kinda works, but it kinda doesn't.
[more inside]posted by muymuy at 12:17 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm looking for proximity trigger/sensors system with triggers are small enough to be worn by household pets, possibly attached to their collar. The sensors can be stationary and plugged into a power outlet.
[more inside]posted by yorick at 12:17 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to add a 3rd hard drive to my Dell Precision T1600 workstation. I want to buy
this bracket to mount it in an optical drive bay. But unfathomably, Dell only sells that part in the UK and Ireland -- it's
not listed on their US site. Help!
[more inside]posted by Artifice_Eternity at 12:10 PM PST - 4 comments
Asking for a friend: any one know of popular (or scholarly) books/articles on raising feminist children that might give more than a nod to boys?
[more inside]posted by soonertbone at 10:37 AM PST - 4 comments
Looking for your favorite works of environmentally conscious and ecologically focused science fiction and fantasy. Obscurities preferred!
[more inside]posted by gerryblog at 10:06 AM PST - 29 comments
If I feel like I "have" to do something, or that I'll get something out of doing something, I immediately lose interest. How can I learn to enjoy tasks for their own sake, even when I know that's not why I'm doing them?
[more inside]posted by jumelle at 9:59 AM PST - 9 comments
What are some songs or clips from songs that slowly build up by adding instruments one at a time and/or by featuring one instrument at a time?
[more inside]posted by ch3cooh at 9:24 AM PST - 27 comments
What is the best way to import my 10+ years of photos into Aperture without screwing up the existing on-disk organization?
[more inside]posted by primethyme at 9:03 AM PST - 8 comments
What does it feel like to find "The One"? How do you know when you have found this person? How essential is this feeling for a successful and happy long-term relationship?
[more inside]posted by UniversityNomad at 8:40 AM PST - 51 comments
My fiance and I seem to be in disagreement of how much time is "enough" to spend with friends.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 8:09 AM PST - 43 comments
Break-up filter - how do you end a long term relationship with someone who doesn't have anyone else or anything much to count on as back up or support?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 7:41 AM PST - 18 comments
Which PC laptop to buy for engineering college that'll last me at least 3-4 years? Coming from Apple Macbook.
[more inside]posted by Parh6512 at 6:52 AM PST - 38 comments
My good friends are getting married and I'd like to give them 5 or 6 "mystery date kits." What would you put into the boxes if you could only spend about $10 per box and/or use some stuff from around your house?
[more inside]posted by smirkyfodder at 6:20 AM PST - 11 comments
Searching for stories about infidelity. Specifically, stories about emotionally-involved affairs (not one night stands) where one party in the affair is married or in a long-term relationship and the other is single. Can you help?
[more inside]posted by houndsoflove at 6:17 AM PST - 22 comments
To smartphone or not to smartphone? Can I have the advantages without being sucked in by the electronic leash?
[more inside]posted by BigBrownBear at 4:12 AM PST - 7 comments
If multiple federal Appeals Courts issue differing opinions on the constitutionality of a federal statute (like with the federal healthcare law), what happens if the Supreme Court doesn't take the case?
[more inside]posted by denverco at 2:27 AM PST - 5 comments
Mail order bride site that is not a scam? Does one exist?
If you have successfully found yours how did you do it?
posted by digividal at 1:27 AM PST - 13 comments
Please recommend me classic children's literature to read aloud to five-year-olds.
[more inside]posted by schmoo at 12:54 AM PST - 33 comments
I'm looking to buy a "light box" to treat Seasonal Affective Disorder. I'd love some recommendations on a good quality unit. Suggestions from those who have tried and tested would be much appreciated!
posted by LivinginYes at 12:36 AM PST - 13 comments
Some of my siblings are talking about doing the Annapurna Circuit together next year. I've did it a few years back but would love to travel with them - can you recommend something that would provide similar adventure and excitement for them and also be new for me?
[more inside]posted by twirlypen at 12:02 AM PST - 5 comments
September 14
Do these things on windshield wipers serve any function, or are they purely decorative? And is there a name for them?
[more inside]posted by UltraFleece at 11:11 PM PST - 3 comments
Traveling to Haverhill, MA and Hampton, NH during the first week in October. Where are your favorite restaurants? What shouldn't we miss?
[more inside]posted by firelizard at 7:45 PM PST - 12 comments
I need to address a formal letter to five recipients of different rank and gender at once. How?
[more inside]posted by Nameless at 7:14 PM PST - 22 comments
I deeply hurt my partner emotionally. I was insecure and stupid. She was there for me when I wasn't for her. Now, I've gotten all my confidence back, and she's not present in the relationship. I truly love her and want her. Should we continue?
[more inside]posted by sunogenous at 5:43 PM PST - 28 comments
I like to write using google docs. I used to have a functioning bookmark that was a one-step to new doc solution, which I loved, because it was simple, and efficient. Some time ago that bookmark stopped working, and now it's a matter of several mouse clicks. This is a very small matter, but if someone has a one step solution they care to share, well, that would be delightful.
posted by letstrythis at 5:16 PM PST - 3 comments
I am looking for literary works about mountains. I imagine they exist, because being in mountains and climbing them and seeing everything from up high is such a powerful experience. I know there are movies about this (for instance the silent ones by
Arnold Franck), and I suppose there must be an equivalent in writing. Ideally, they would be rather lyrical or poetic texts. Any ideas, hive-mind?
posted by MrMisterio at 5:10 PM PST - 21 comments
My neighbor's dogs wake me up at all hours of the night barking. It is taking its toll on my well being and capacity to work. It's actually a big big problem that is not fixed by ear plugs and multiple sources of white noise. I am literally surrounded by white noise.
The big problem? I'm fairly certain they are drug dealers. I have tried to handle the noise in a low key straightforward manner, acting as if they wer not drug dealers. Someone tipped off the landlord though about the barking and they blame me for "tattling".
[more inside]posted by KoiPond at 4:55 PM PST - 54 comments
DIY Dresser Knobs?: Is there some way we can avoid spending $30 on what was meant to be a free to very low cost project?
[more inside]posted by dysh at 4:16 PM PST - 21 comments
Brown leather, wide-calf boots with minimal bells and whistles and a comfortable foot for under $200. Is this the impossible dream?
[more inside]posted by lunasol at 3:19 PM PST - 20 comments
I know that the real English countryside is not as violent as Midsomer County --
no place is -- but how realistic are the other aspects of country life portrayed in the show? (specific questions inside)
[more inside]posted by OrangeDisk at 3:14 PM PST - 9 comments
Has anyone used mygiftee.com? Is it an okay site to buy from?
posted by cashman at 3:12 PM PST - 1 comments
Comcast just called me and says that something in my house is feeding noise back into their system, and that I need to schedule someone to come out and look around at everything. Is this legit?
[more inside]posted by jquinby at 3:10 PM PST - 14 comments
My 1998 Nissan Sentra GXE (1.6L) has been acting up for the past few weeks, in decreasing degrees of severity. After a varied set of problems and repairs, the engine now hesitates at random, more often when idling than when driving. It sounds like it's about to die completely and then returns to normal in a second. What the heck is going on?
[more inside]posted by summerteeth at 3:08 PM PST - 12 comments
I have no idea how to talk to normal people about my not-normal relationship, particularly when it comes to parents. At what point does it become strange?
[more inside]posted by platypus of the universe at 2:53 PM PST - 34 comments
Searching for a half-remembered peanut sauce recipe. If that fails: your favourite amazing and simple satay peanut sauce.
[more inside]posted by arcticwoman at 2:43 PM PST - 11 comments
Can you recommend any time management and study-skills related resources for a freshman college student?
[more inside]posted by braveterry at 2:22 PM PST - 9 comments
I went to the ER. The doctor claims to not honor my insurance's discount. My insurance claims the doctor is in network and should honor it. I did not pay the difference and it has now gone to collections. The collections agency said I signed an agreement to pay all fees, so I'm on the hook for this amount. (But I obviously disagree.) How should I proceed?
[more inside]posted by ethidda at 2:14 PM PST - 10 comments
I've seen The Twilight Zone. I've seen The Outer Limits. I've seen Tales From the Darkside. I've seen (and, puns notwithstanding, was bored by) Tales From the Crypt. I've seen Night Gallery. What else is there for me to see?
[more inside]posted by windykites at 2:09 PM PST - 41 comments
I finally need to break down and school myself on Excel and Powerpoint. What's the best way to master them in the Bay Area?
[more inside]posted by foxy_hedgehog at 1:39 PM PST - 4 comments
I need to quickly figure the 9th and 20th business days of each month for the rest of 2012 and all of 2013. Preferably not in a manual fashion.
[more inside]posted by reenum at 1:36 PM PST - 6 comments
What alternatives exist to nursing home care for an almost senior citizen with severe epilepsy? Lots of details follow...
[more inside]posted by yellowcandy at 1:06 PM PST - 7 comments
AskMeFi and other say to never throw out the first number in salary discussions, yet this has backfired repeatedly. Stick to the oft-repeated advice or rework based on experience?
[more inside]posted by mcstayinskool at 12:57 PM PST - 17 comments
Where can I find affordable sheet music for the viola? I would like music that is interesting even when played by only one violist and is not classical.
[more inside]posted by I'myourMuppet at 12:57 PM PST - 1 comments
What's a reasonable price range for a basic in-ground swimming pool (rectangularly shaped, 3-5ft deep, chlorine or salt water)?
posted by starkraven at 12:35 PM PST - 5 comments
How can I electronically send confidential/private information to other people as conveniently but securely as possible?
[more inside]posted by Dansaman at 12:00 PM PST - 16 comments
Help my find my dream motor vehicle: I want a durable and dependable ride that can take a fair amount of abuse and is cheap to fix. What do I need?
[more inside]posted by pupus at 11:29 AM PST - 24 comments
Looking for namedrop/shoutout songs like LCD Soundsystem's "Losing My Edge", Daft Punk's "Teachers", and Scooter's "Hyper Hyper".
[more inside]posted by LSK at 10:59 AM PST - 21 comments
Jewelry Filter: What is this style of ring and what is it made out of? Flowers made out of some seemly synthetic or plastic.
[more inside]posted by Submiqent at 9:58 AM PST - 8 comments
[Vague Webcomic Filter] I'm looking for a webcomic from the early 2000's. It was black and white with maybe a slight anime style to it.
[more inside]posted by Danithegirl at 9:55 AM PST - 3 comments
I'd like to get a copy of the
Child Ballads, but there is a frustratingly large selection and very few reviews of any of them. Any suggestions on the best version?
[more inside]posted by HSWilson at 9:34 AM PST - 9 comments
A school administrator just read me a letter listing what they say are my misdeeds and asked me to sign it. I do not agree with the contents of the letter, and I am scared that they are asking me to sign something that is factually incorrect and tht I do not understand. What should I do?
[more inside]posted by ladypants at 9:24 AM PST - 25 comments
Book Filter: What children's sci-fi book (written for kids around 5th to 6th grade age) included scenes where the border between the parallel universe and our universe would open up and household items would travel between the two universes?
[more inside]posted by lea724 at 9:20 AM PST - 4 comments
What is the best portable Croatian-English-Croatian dictionary for a college student in the US?
[more inside]posted by vincele at 9:04 AM PST - 3 comments
My new computer arrives next week. I am giving my current computer to my wife. We both have IOS devices. Help me survive this without disaster.
[more inside]posted by DWRoelands at 8:16 AM PST - 5 comments
I need housing for a job starting November-December Lexington, MA. Can you advise this single nerd?
[more inside]posted by tintexas at 8:01 AM PST - 10 comments
WiFi data issues.
My phone (Android) connects to the network and I can log in to the server, but I'm not getting any internet. I'm a bit lost here; I've got access to every setting imaginable, but I dont know what I'm doing. Any help very much appreciated!
If I had any hair, I'd be tearing it out.
[more inside]posted by BadMiker at 8:00 AM PST - 8 comments
I work in West Harlem on 135th St. and 8th Ave. I love all types of food, but especially meaty, flavorful foods like oxtail stew. Where should I go? I'm a grad student with a 45-minute lunch break, so the cheaper and closer to work, the better!
posted by Viola at 7:42 AM PST - 4 comments
I lost an iPad. While tracking it's location with the find my i-Device service, I erased the device from iCloud without realizing this would remove my ability to track the device. Now what?
[more inside]posted by areodjarekput at 7:26 AM PST - 1 comments
The strap of my handbag broke and I'm looking to repair it but how? As you can see by
this photo, the short metal bit fits into the metal cap. The metal cap holds the end of the braided strap but the strap does not fill the cap entirely; the end where the opening is is hollow. Would filling it with some kind of glue or epoxy work? But which kind?
[more inside]posted by TWinbrook8 at 7:00 AM PST - 13 comments
My new roommate just declared to me that there is a rule in our apartment: No dates are allowed to ever sleep over. Can you help me figure out how to have a productive discussion about this with her?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:59 AM PST - 63 comments
I bought a new 2012 Toyota Corolla LE. I received 2 Master keys (Smart keys with buttons) and a valet key (starts the car, but doesn't open the trunk). The dealership wants crazy $ to make more keys. They're equipped with an immobilizer, so only those keys can be used to start the car.
I want a spare that will open the doors in case I lock myself out, either for a Hide-A-Key under the car or my wallet. Will a $3 duplicate from a hardware store accomplish this? If not, is there a cheap way to go about it?
posted by anonymous at 6:58 AM PST - 15 comments
What kind of search engine is this, and is it something which one has to code themselves or which websites get someone to set up for them? How does it work?
[more inside]posted by mippy at 6:39 AM PST - 10 comments
I need recipes for on-the-go! With the semester starting, I need things I can prepare ahead of time that will last, are healthy, don't need refrigeration, can be eaten cold, and aren't sandwiches.
[more inside]posted by DoubleLune at 6:27 AM PST - 19 comments
What kind of art project(s) could I create with old paperback edition of Muldoon's Handling a Criminal Case in New York (that I'm willing to take apart)?
[more inside]posted by 168 at 6:08 AM PST - 6 comments
What are these
mysterious seeds? They're 2-3 mm in diameter and about 2 mm high, spherical but slightly flattened (like a small tomato) with a brown hull and a round hilum. Important: the seeds were found in the gizzards of 23 day old broilers, so the hulls have been partly removed, some elements (like hairs) may be lost and colours may have been altered The broilers are from Western France, but the seeds could have contaminated an imported feed ingredient (such as Brazilian soybean meal or Ukrainian sunflower meal).
[more inside]posted by elgilito at 5:13 AM PST - 10 comments
What to do with a large surplus of lemons and limes?
posted by Lone_Wolf at 3:41 AM PST - 32 comments
Should people no longer take omega-3 supplements to reduce the likelihood of cardiovascular events?
[more inside]posted by pracowity at 3:25 AM PST - 10 comments
September 13
My ex-roommate is refusing to pay bills and threatening to sue me for having sex. What's my best course of action?
[more inside]posted by karminai at 11:28 PM PST - 44 comments
Looking for lists of memes, themes and repeated elements in children's stories that I can use in entirely new stories I'm making up for actual children.
[more inside]posted by booksherpa at 8:42 PM PST - 8 comments
What channels can I get from a tuner card in NYC using just the antenna? No cable hookup or FIOS or any of that fancy sh*t. I plug the card into the computer, I put the antenna in the window, I activate the relevant programs, and . . . . ?
[more inside]posted by jason's_planet at 7:08 PM PST - 9 comments
What are some non-religious words or phrases for expressing good wishes/thoughts for the future, besides "hopefully?"
[more inside]posted by raztaj at 5:48 PM PST - 24 comments
Can going off and then later back on an antidepressant "do" something to your brain chemistry or is in some other way unsafe or unwise?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:48 PM PST - 16 comments
I want a version of Joyce's
Ulysses with footnotes at the bottom of the page. Paper or e-book.
[more inside]posted by zardoz at 5:47 PM PST - 4 comments
What's a program that will help me stop memorizing the answers to practice exam questions and actually test me on the material?
[more inside]posted by princeoftheair at 5:25 PM PST - 6 comments
I'm a freelance web designer in New York State hoping to move abroad for 2-3 months early next year. I'm very interested in going somewhere warm, cheap, and accessible. A few more details inside...
[more inside]posted by cvp at 5:15 PM PST - 8 comments
My doctor prescribed me buproprion (generic Wellbutrin) for anxiety/depression and I feel like I'm even more anxious. Is this normal?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 5:04 PM PST - 38 comments
My girlfriend has a favorite poem that involves a cricket (or possibly grasshopper) and a bird. I believe the bird has a red belly. Can you help me find the poem (it may also be a short story). I realize I'm being vague- sorry!
posted by razzamatazm at 3:40 PM PST - 9 comments
Shift sleeping... I work standard office hours, but my boyfriend is a boozehound who works till very late (or early). What can I do to preserve my sleep/sanity - and his?
[more inside]posted by teststrip at 3:20 PM PST - 14 comments
What can I do to manage my stress and anxiety (about being the center of attention, the logistics, and getting married itself) on and leading up to my wedding day? And do you have any other advice to help me enjoy and appreciate my wedding?
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 2:31 PM PST - 28 comments
Please recommend devices/tools/strategies to help my mom—who has mild dementia—remember not to remove the oxygen she is now required to wear 24/7 for COPD. Longer story inside...
[more inside]posted by JuniorBCat at 2:13 PM PST - 12 comments
I'm looking for a pre-paid android phone at a reasonable price (looking at the lower-end Androids since I'm new to them and I don't want to spend more than $200-$250). The only problem is that I have no signal in my apartment when it comes to Sprint/Spring-tower based carriers. AT&T Go Phones charge you extra monthly for a data package and I'd rather not spend more than $50/month. Help?
[more inside]posted by camylanded at 2:08 PM PST - 11 comments
For those who made the switch from temp to permanent work, what factors did you consider, what helped you decide?
[more inside]posted by glache at 1:52 PM PST - 8 comments
A presentation on assertive negotiation and learning confidence: my time slot is twice as long as I expected! Can you help me brainstorm a group activity to break up the time while illustrating the concepts? Do you have any resources to share?
[more inside]posted by aabbbiee at 1:25 PM PST - 8 comments
Other than the few people I know who have gone through military training; and haven't been able to give an explanation regarding this to me, I'm curious as to why some army-men/navy-men/airmen salute as they do?
By that I mean what goes into the use of the two types of salutes I've seen: the vertical back-of-the-hand forwards (seems more common with British soldiers) raised to the eyebrow salute vs. the horizontal flat hand with the index touching the brow, pinky forward (seems more common with American and other soldiers)?
[more inside]posted by pyrex at 1:09 PM PST - 10 comments
I have a MAJOR infestation of clothes moths. I've read advice on here about how to get rid of them and how to keep them away, but I still have some questions. Please help before all of our beautiful clothes are ruined!
[more inside]posted by joan_holloway at 12:59 PM PST - 17 comments
My loans have been transferred and split at least twice, usually without notifying me. There used to be a fairly easy to navigate website, but now that they are shared between myedaccount and edfinancial, or not. They are unable to give me clear answers. And now it's impossible to even find my full payment history online.
I'm not sure if I'm looking for advice or to be held. Is anyone else experiencing this?
posted by SpicyMustard at 12:39 PM PST - 6 comments
Are there differences between Eastern style websites as opposed to Western style sites?
[more inside]posted by heavyp08 at 12:16 PM PST - 5 comments
Share with me your go-to brands and/or stores to find good quality, cute but relatively inexpensive flats (ideally less than $50).
[more inside]posted by Leezie at 12:03 PM PST - 16 comments
Are private school loans a good option for me and my professional master's program? Any other suggestions?
[more inside]posted by Che boludo! at 11:56 AM PST - 20 comments
What horrible injury have I done myself? Not-immediately-threatening bike accident injury question.
[more inside]posted by Frowner at 11:08 AM PST - 9 comments
I'm torn...
I went out with a girl who was very sweet, and we seemed to hit it off really well. Things started to get a little heated and she suddenly stopped and started to cry - she informed me that she has herpes and wanted to let me know before we got intimate...
Now I don't know what to do... and I feel like a jerk
[more inside]posted by strongdad at 11:04 AM PST - 36 comments
What exactly is an "arm chair philosopher", and how is that different from a 'philosopher'?
posted by SarcasticSeraph at 10:44 AM PST - 27 comments
I need to take regular full-screen screenshots of around 12 different webpages that all have similarly formatted URLs. Is there software that makes this easy, and preferably automates it?
[more inside]posted by codacorolla at 10:27 AM PST - 3 comments
Please help me find examples of athletes who did something completely counterintuitive in terms of the sport (so seemingly wrong) and won because of it. I'm especially looking for those moments that have been captured on video.
[more inside]posted by brynnwood at 9:58 AM PST - 61 comments
Can you help me figure out if it's worth $500/year to get my small business accredited with the Better Business Bureau?
[more inside]posted by mireille at 9:44 AM PST - 16 comments
Looking for novels about or by authors from the Central Valley of California.
[more inside]posted by psoas at 9:26 AM PST - 21 comments
How do I research a real estate developer and a mortgage lender (in Brooklyn) to make sure they're trustworthy?
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[more inside]posted by ThatFuzzyBastard at 9:18 AM PST - 7 comments
I'm looking for stories about hydrofracking. Specifically, for stories about how a drilling company obtains leases and commences operation, and how it manages its relationships with the locals. Ideally I'd like stories from the perspective of neighbors and people in the local community where they have operated, but stories from the drilling company side would be interesting, too.
[more inside]posted by gauche at 8:20 AM PST - 12 comments
Can anyone recommend resources, companies or strategies for finding suitable US furniture manufacturers for a line of new designs?
[more inside]posted by beisny at 8:04 AM PST - 3 comments
I filled out a PDF form last night in Google Chrome and saved the PDF. Then I emailed it to someone important. This morning they told me they had received a blank form (!). I opened the attachment and yes, it's blank. *@#$&@!
[more inside]posted by fiercecupcake at 8:02 AM PST - 22 comments
I am planning to make a trip with my family to Acadia national park during the Thanksgiving weekend in November. It will be a surprise gift for my family and having just graduated, my budget isn't too high, but I want to do the best I can for them. I am guessing that many of you have been to Acadia and could share some of your experience.
We will be 3 adult couples (me/wife, my parents and my brother/wife) and are therefore looking for at least a 3-bedroom cottage. Since it is off-season there due to the winter, I had budgeted $500 for renting the cottage for 3 nights in Bar Harbor or surrounding areas. However, most cottages on homeaway, vrbo etc are at least $1000 for the week and most don't rent for less than a week - many don't rent at all after October.
[more inside]posted by libbrichus at 7:55 AM PST - 16 comments
I have a great boyfriend who treats me really well, but we hardly ever hang out with his friends, except sometimes at parties. And even though he agrees that we're for (very) serious, he hasn't even mentioned the idea of introducing me to his parents. I have told him that I'm upset about the friend stuff.
[more inside]posted by sockity sock at 7:19 AM PST - 37 comments
I know YANMD, and I'm not looking for a medical opinion. What I am looking for is your experience using holistic/folk/natural remedies to reduce or reverse fibrocystic breast disease and/or fibroadenomas.
[more inside]posted by auntie maim at 6:26 AM PST - 14 comments
Help me with my travel itinerary!
I want to spend 3 to 4 weeks in Central America and I have the following options! More inside.
[more inside]posted by freddymetz at 6:23 AM PST - 3 comments
A few days ago, I came back from a week of vacation. Despite my calm and honest reassurance, my SO is wondering and worrying that I cheated.We've already talked, but she's still very anxious about it. This is the first time I've ever dealt with this kind of situation. MeFi, what else should I/we be doing or talking about? Did I do something wrong, and if so, what should I do differently in the future? I feel terrible, even though I didn't do anything to cheat at all.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:21 AM PST - 46 comments
I have an uncommon, but very well known fictional first name. I've never met anyone else with it, but everyone knows it. I like my name and it's who I am, but I get tired of having to talk about it with everyone I meet.
[more inside]posted by anonymous at 6:20 AM PST - 40 comments
Designers of all sorts (clothes, industrial, visual, graphic ones, etc) how do you make choices when it comes to aesthetics?
[more inside]posted by niak at 5:16 AM PST - 6 comments
The daughter of a family friend is being pursued by a modeling agency which we feel is using questionable tactics. We need resources to show this headstrong girl that this is not in her best interest.
[more inside]posted by Brodiggitty at 5:09 AM PST - 46 comments
Help me navigate "casual dating," or stop deluding myself that what I want is possible.
[more inside]posted by violetk at 2:08 AM PST - 13 comments
I have a good friend who has a very annoying habit of reminding everyone around her that she is cute. In almost any context, she can bring out the "but I'm cute, so ..." phra
