I may be on the lookout for a new residence soon, and I'm open to alternatives to the usual apartment/house rental. In particular, living in an RV or camper trailer parked on the street outside of a friend's house (or in their driveway if long-term parking on the street is illegal) seems doable. And fun. And possible (I asked). What's it like?
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posted by jsturgill
on May 6, 2013 -
19 answers
We're looking for photos of famous people riding public transit for a Facebook page that fights prejudice against public transportation.
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posted by Tom-B
on Mar 25, 2013 -
30 answers
A question for the alternative comic book artists out there who sell their books at small press festivals across the country. What are the must-attend festivals I should try to register for and how hard is it to get in?
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posted by emiljaeo
on Mar 17, 2013 -
11 answers
It's an old cry now - to get out of Google's claws. Mail, calendar and everything.
However, I always find one thing missing.
Chat is never talked about. As a matter of fact this one is the difficult most. You need to have added all those chat contacts and they in turn have had to added you(approved) you back, unlike email where you just need to fine an email and the receiver gets it unless you were specifically blocked.
So, let's discuss how to release our chatting app/service free from the claws of Google/Facebook/Skype &c and still be able to:
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posted by amar
on Mar 15, 2013 -
5 answers
I've been very disappointed with my doctor--she's obviously rushed and makes simple mistakes (like writing me a prescription for an over-the-counter medicine, telling me I need bloodwork but then not testing for the things she said she was going to, etc). I've also felt on several occasions that she didn't really listen to what I was saying to her.
I'm thinking of joining
this concierge medical center but I wanted to hear other people's experiences with this form of health care first.
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posted by Calicatt
on Jan 31, 2013 -
21 answers
Part of my current job involves searching and curating news articles on a variety of topics, related to alternative investing. Currently, my workflow involves scouring Google Reader, Google News, Google Alerts, and some specialized newsletters. I'd like to automate this more. Sadly, I'm struggling to find good tools to make the process easier. What does MeFi recommend?
posted by SansPoint
on Jan 10, 2013 -
2 answers
Seeking Louise L. Hay style counsellor / practitioner in UK (preferably South East)
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posted by fries
on Dec 2, 2012 -
4 answers
What alternatives are there to
meetup.com? I'm looking for the RSVP and calendar functions, but without the $144 annual fees to run a group.
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posted by scruss
on Nov 17, 2012 -
9 answers
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.
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posted by badmoonrising
on Sep 24, 2012 -
13 answers
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?
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posted by platypus of the universe
on Sep 14, 2012 -
34 answers
Picked up a MLIS on a whim and finding it to be hindering me more than helping. How can I retrain for a viable career in today's job market?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 11, 2012 -
12 answers
I am considering changing my electricity provider and I have never done this before. What I want to know are what things should be considered before making a switch such as this. My basics reasons are cost and that
Comed, the local provider has treated me like crap over the years and I am tired of their corporate doublespeak and crappy service.
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posted by lampshade
on Jun 26, 2012 -
6 answers
Money: who are the current deep thinkers about money, monetary systems, currency, global flow of cash... and alternative systems and options.
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posted by HopStopDon'tShop
on May 8, 2012 -
4 answers
Have you or anyone you've known had luck with an alternative cancer treatment - wheatgrass in particular?
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posted by gardenbex
on Apr 9, 2012 -
12 answers
I'm paying too much for cable TV that I don't watch, and I am fortunate to have good broadband internet (both from Comcast in the US). There are only a few events my family and I care enough about seeing immediately on TV. The Tour de France and major league baseball are both usually available via internet subscription services. But what about the 2012 Olympics?
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posted by Songdog
on Jan 2, 2012 -
12 answers
My daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis 2 years ago, wore the boston brace for a year, but her curve had progressed to 50 degrees, which is the number to be operable. I would like to hear from people who had (or had their child) go thru surgery, or tried other alternative methods, like the Clear method. How is it living years after surgery, its success, or the success of Clear method or any other treatment? The idea of spine surgery for my child is overwhelming and scary and I would like any input from people and parents who experienced or are experiencing thru it. Thank you.
posted by anonymous
on Nov 29, 2011 -
4 answers
Flickr is perfectly fine, but I hate that it switches up photo URLs/servers, so photos I post on my blog turn into 'photo not available.' Since that's what I mainly use it for, it's getting to be a pain. What do I switch to?
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posted by tmcw
on Nov 15, 2011 -
24 answers
Hopefully-soon-to-be-fiance can't wear rings. What should I do instead?
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posted by Garm
on Oct 28, 2011 -
28 answers
As a Canadian, is it possible for me to join something like the Army where I can learn and do all kinds of cool stuff (like what you see in all the commercials) without having to do the unpleasant business of killing people and whatnot?
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posted by dino terror
on Oct 20, 2011 -
22 answers
Is there an office chair that provides the same strengthening and stability as a medicine ball but would pass the office requirement for safety?
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posted by mcarthey
on Sep 14, 2011 -
13 answers
I'm trying to rank some non-proper poker hands within the conventional poker hand-ranking framework. I would like to rank them conventionally, i.e. on their probability of occurring in a straight, five-card deal.
The non-proper hands are:
(1) "Four-card straight" (four cards in a row);
(2) "Four-card flush" (four cards of the same suit);
(3) "Four-card straight flush" (four cards in a row of the same suit);
(4) "Same-color flush" (all 5 red cards or all 5 black cards);
(5) "Straight same-color flush" (a straight composed of all black cards or all red cards);
(6) "Four-card straight same-color flush" (a four-card straight composed of all black cards or all red cards).
My probability skills are "OK" (the odds for the four-card flush and same-color flush are straightforward), but some of them (particularly the straights) seem too tricky for me.
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posted by mrgrimm
on May 13, 2011 -
9 answers
What popular songs or songs by popular bands use instruments not commonly associated with rock/pop/alternative music?
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posted by hoppytoad
on May 12, 2011 -
55 answers
Suggest some
non-mainstream songs about sex, the erotic, and especially seduction. Bonus points if Australian.
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posted by divabat
on Apr 20, 2011 -
48 answers
What is the name of that song that has lyrics like "Becky was a choir girl, down in Costa Rica, Susan was a fire-fighter way out west in Chico"?
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posted by kittensofthenight
on Dec 30, 2010 -
13 answers
What have you given to (or done for) friends and family as an alternative to standard christmas gifts?
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posted by palacewalls
on Dec 6, 2010 -
21 answers
Help my father identify two songs he recorded off the radio in the late 80's / early 90's. One is bluegrass and the other is alternative rock.
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posted by wivy
on Dec 4, 2010 -
11 answers
Jewelry filter: my wife wants some diamond stud earrings for Christmas, but we're both pretty disgusted by the traditional diamond trade. What's a good source of high quality man-made (synthetic) diamond jewelry?
posted by wmeredith
on Nov 21, 2010 -
9 answers
I use
Videora to convert my videos (in DivX/XviD format) to something I can play on my
iPod Classic. Whilst it does mainly what I want, it also sucks. Please help me find a replacement that does more and sucks less.
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posted by mr_silver
on Sep 28, 2010 -
9 answers
superly sockpuppet birds and the bees filter: i was date-raped and now i am negotiating some intense babydaddy issues in court. he has a new girlfriend and a new baby. my child is 6 and understandably pondering how this is all possible. babydaddy was not significantly present for about 5 years. i am a very much single mother and i and my parents are all that my child has known in a truly significant way...how to approach the question of origin truthfully but sensitively?
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posted by bright and shiny
on Aug 31, 2010 -
36 answers
Family dog has cancerous lump on leg, vet says surgery might be enough to cure it (20% chance of recurrence). So what can we do to 1) help minimize the stress of surgery and 2) strengthen his immune system and general health, to increase his odds? So far I've gotten "all raw foods" and "no corn or soy it's all GMO" but neither of these folks actually have dogs. I'd like to hear from the dog-owning hivemind about this.
posted by kestralwing
on Aug 20, 2010 -
8 answers
My future bride teaches in Dover, DE. And she's trapped in a job she hates. Please suggest alternative work that she might find within 45 min of philly…
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posted by Towelie
on Jul 20, 2010 -
2 answers
I just realized, after calling ATT's tech line, that I cannot send pictures using my 3-yr old bottom of the barrel (then/now) Samsung flip mobile because of some damage done to it after taking a pretty nasty spill on my bike while the phone was pocketed. So, I'd like to regain this functionality and possibly upgrade. My budget is $500, for simplicity's sake. One of my options will hopefully give me....
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posted by fook
on May 17, 2010 -
11 answers
I text a lot, but don't feel like paying the exorbitant prices for text packages here in American. I have plenty of 3G bandwidth, and wondered if there was a free/cheaper alternative than paying $10 a month for 1000 texts. I only need to text in the US and have a google voice account, but need a way to send and receive texts to my Android Phone.
posted by metacollin
on Mar 8, 2010 -
6 answers
I am running a technical class that I have taught before. It is is usually part class discussion and part lecture. The enrollment is really low this time, and the discussion part isn't happening as I have quiet students. How can I restructure the class to make it work better?
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posted by carpographer
on Jan 22, 2010 -
10 answers
