How would I filter out a single user's images from a Flickr pool's feed? [more inside]
posted by foggy out there now on Nov 23, 2009 - 5 answers

OS X: I want to batch print all the files in a source-code library. They are actionscript files, which means they are text files that all end in a .as extension. The files are in a complex directory structure (one root folder but files in multiple subfolders), and there are non .as files that I don't want printed. When the files print, I need some kind of separator ( spaces, asterisks, new page...) between each file. [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Nov 18, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I make the air in my office more breathable? HEPA filter, activated charcoal, or both? Brand/model recommendations? [more inside]
posted by lakeroon on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Have you ever encountered an activated carbon air filter that actually removed odors, leaving the output air clean? Which one? [more inside]
posted by Nish ton on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

What risks does drinking LA tap water pose? ? Should I be using a filter? [more inside]
posted by Jenna Roadman on Sep 19, 2009 - 17 answers

Is there any way (on a mac) that I can block myself from being able to visit a website without being able to go back and unblock it, aside from getting someone else involved to block urls for me? [more inside]
posted by who else on Sep 14, 2009 - 9 answers

[AquariumFilter] I have a Magnum H.O.T. filter on a 29g freshwater tank and I am considering changing to a Penguin Emperor 400. Is this a wise move? Do I have to run them in parallel? (and another weird question about inhabitants) [more inside]
posted by Drasher on Sep 13, 2009 - 11 answers

How can I remove the "filter" from my mouth and be more authentic? [more inside]
posted by Rowgun on Sep 9, 2009 - 20 answers

Does anyone know of any third party add-ons or software for Outlook/Exchange that works as type of a "assistant". What I'm looking for is software that will scan incoming messages based on a list of approved contacts. If a message from one of these approved contacts hits the mailbox, the message will continue to the inbox. If it does not, it will be routed to another folder in the mailbox that the person's admin will have access to. The admin will then have the option to click a link in the email (after review of the message) that will release it into the executive's mailbox and also have the option to add the address to the approved contacts list. Also, if the executive replies to the message, it will also be automatically added to the approved contacts list. I'm hoping there is something out there that we can use to help manage an executive's mailbox.
posted by paulyballs on Sep 1, 2009 - 3 answers

In a 2006 Renault Kangoo (french car) where you do you install the passenger area air filter (filter's AC, heater vent air etc). In french it's referred to as the "filtre d' habiacle". [more inside]
posted by upc_head on Aug 23, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a member of hundreds of Facebook groups, which I enjoy except for the fact that their owners sometimes send me a direct email. The result is dozens of direct emails that I can't seem to find a setting inside Facebook to block. So then I move to my Gmail filters. Is there a way to filter out the Facebook group mails using Gmail filters? The identifying feature of mails from groups is that their subject header contains quote marks, so the sender is always Facebook and the subject header is always: "Group Name" sent you a message on Facebook. My question is: how do I teach Gmail to distinguish between these mails and mails from my actual friends, which don't have the quote marks around them?
posted by skylar on Aug 18, 2009 - 4 answers

Replaced Jandy CJ200 cartridge filter with new Jandy SFTM22 sand filter. Pump pot no longer fills completely with water. Possible reasons? Contractor malfeasance? [more inside]
posted by rocketpup on Jul 15, 2009 - 3 answers

I'd like to programmatically recreate the Photoshop stamp filter - does anyone know how to dissect what the stamp filter is doing? [more inside]
posted by BugsPotter on Jul 10, 2009 - 4 answers

Our current central air conditioner uses 20x25x2 filters, which seem to be an odd size (after searching the aisles for a bit, I asked at the local big box hardware store and the ever-so-helpful worker there implied that I was insane & there was no such thing). Anyway, I've searched online a bit & some places do indeed sell them, but I was wondering -- would it be ridiculous to just stack two 20x25x1 filters together to save myself the trouble of special ordering the correct size?
posted by zempf on Jul 6, 2009 - 5 answers

Web filter filter: I seem to remember a link to an NYT article that just contained the full text of the article in nice big letters, with no graphics, banners, or ads. It was fully attributed, with links to the original, but it was much more pleasant to read, especially for a long article. Is there a website that will filter out the clutter and provide links that can be forwarded?
posted by jpg15 on Jul 1, 2009 - 6 answers

I am looking to get a screenprint look on my graphic design work. What are some techniques or some filters I could use to enhance my Adobe Design Suite environment? [more inside]
posted by Foam Pants on Jun 15, 2009 - 2 answers

HVACFilterfilter: It's time to get a new filter for my residential HVAC system. Please help me understand MERV ratings. [more inside]
posted by torquemaniac on Jun 12, 2009 - 3 answers

MS Excel Problem: How can I filter out all but the latest entry for each unique ID? [more inside]
posted by Serial Killer Slumber Party on Jun 9, 2009 - 4 answers

Can I filter out previously posted URIs from a delicious RSS feed for a specific tag? [more inside]
posted by Brian Puccio on Apr 17, 2009 - 4 answers

Where in London can I buy a filter coffee and read undisturbed for hours? Should be quiet, needn't be 'nice', Bow or London Bridge locations a bonus but all considered. [more inside]
posted by Acheman on Mar 14, 2009 - 12 answers

About a year ago, I accidentally archived a ton of old emails in my Gmail account, without putting any labels on any of them. (I thought I knew how archiving worked at the time, but obviously I was wrong) [more inside]
posted by hasna on Mar 12, 2009 - 10 answers

There is fine iron sediment in my well water. My hot tub has a water circulating system that cannot tolerate filter blockage. [more inside]
posted by Raybun on Mar 9, 2009 - 7 answers

Please help me filter out the good from my list of NYC doctors covered by my insurance. [more inside]
posted by scazza on Mar 9, 2009 - 3 answers

I would like to take a given RSS feed (e.g. MetaFilter's feed), and create a derivative feed containing only the items with YouTube links in the content, with the destination URLs changed to the YouTube links (rather than the source of those links). Does something like this already exist? If not, what's the simplest way to create it? I can write code if necessary, but would rather not if there's an alternative. [more inside]
posted by scottreynen on Feb 20, 2009 - 6 answers

In Gmail, is it possible to create a label for certain emails, and then filter out only the sent mail to those addresses? [more inside]
posted by zardoz on Feb 13, 2009 - 5 answers

I have some digital photographs which I would like to make look like artwork for Smiths records. See examples: 1, 2, 3, 4. [more inside]
posted by kenaman on Feb 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I only get one piece of spam in my gmail inbox. but I get it 30x a day. WTF? [more inside]
posted by bartleby on Jan 15, 2009 - 7 answers

[Oldmoviefilter]: What is this movie? [more inside]
posted by whimsicalnymph on Jan 13, 2009 - 8 answers

Do you know of a server-side script for combining RSS feeds, removing duplicates, filtering out items that match keywords, and then generating a new RSS feed as a result? [more inside]
posted by Mo Nickels on Jan 2, 2009 - 13 answers

My workplace has a reverse osmosis water filter that produces a beverage tasting nothing short of pure evil. Why might this be? [more inside]
posted by springbound on Dec 16, 2008 - 10 answers

With some products, the off-brand is as good as any other brand, sometimes even coming off the same production lines in the same factories. With other products, there is a quality difference between brands. How about for replacement HEPA filters for a Kenmore air cleaner? (And, as a bonus, should I believe the warning against washing and reusing the charcoal pre-filters?) [more inside]
posted by daisyace on Oct 30, 2008 - 4 answers

NotSpamFilter: Why are letters sent from my Gmail and Google Apps email addresses getting intermittently marked as spam in Outlook? [more inside]
posted by rentalkarma on Oct 28, 2008 - 7 answers

I prefer products that don't require replacement parts (e.g. gadgets with rechargeable batteries, bagless vacuum cleaners, etc.). I'm currently in the market for an air filter, but they all require replacement filters, and I can't find one that operates on the same principle as a bong. Do such magical appliances exist? Is there a good reason why they shouldn't?
posted by marclar on Oct 20, 2008 - 9 answers

Help name my friend's finance business! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 17, 2008 - 13 answers

Asking for a friend: Tell me about your experiences with vena cava filters. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Oct 14, 2008 - 3 answers

Why is more spam getting through to my Gmail inbox lately? [more inside]
posted by gfrobe on Sep 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Websense has apparently blacklisted my personal blog (my whole domain, in fact) for adult/sex content, which is pretty strange. What can I do about this? [more inside]
posted by cortex on Sep 23, 2008 - 12 answers

Help -- I'm drowning in spam. I'm looking for a spam filter that is reliable and won't go nuts with my Norton 360 security system. I had a filter that I loved (Mailblocks -- a challenge based system) but aol bought the company to put it out of business. Any recommendations?
posted by Newstuffoldstuff on Sep 13, 2008 - 10 answers

Excel 2007: How do I filter one worksheet based on values in a range of cells in a second worksheet. [more inside]
posted by syzygy on Aug 28, 2008 - 5 answers

Where can I buy wholesale furnace filters direct from China or from the manufacturers? [more inside]
posted by Hellafiles on Aug 26, 2008 - 2 answers

Network filtering on the cheap: Small office network filtering....yet need to be able to bypass (for some.) [more inside]
posted by Towelie on Aug 15, 2008 - 7 answers

Anyone ever used the VitaCShower or similar products? Did it work? Did you notice a difference? And did you try the bath tablets too? I'm looking for a shower head filter that will remove chloramine and chlorine. [more inside]
posted by i_love_squirrels on May 22, 2008 - 0 answers

Recommendation for professional 35mm slide scanning services, either through the mail or in the Washington D.C. metro area. Best recommendation for extremely long term archival storage of slides. About 400-500 slides. [more inside]
posted by Pastabagel on Apr 28, 2008 - 7 answers

Water filterFilter: I'm looking at purchasing a Berkey Light Water filter. This would be intended for both daily use and also to have on hand in case a hurricane or some other disaster knocks out the municipal water supply and we need to scoop drinking water out of a stream. Does anyone have experience with the Berkey filters? How is the taste compared to mainstream filters like Pur or Brita? Do they look odd in your kitchen or are they an attractive fixture? Any other thoughts or brand suggestions, random or otherwise, on this are welcome.
posted by Burhanistan on Apr 23, 2008 - 7 answers

Are there water filtration systems with no plastic anywhere in the water's path?
posted by Skorgu on Apr 20, 2008 - 5 answers

Good batch photo editing software for Mac? (I want to apply a tungsten filter to a large batch of digital images) [more inside]
posted by mnop on Apr 16, 2008 - 9 answers

Daughter has a science fair problem. Where can I buy light filtering gels? [more inside]
posted by Turtles all the way down on Apr 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Calling all Outlook Express Gurus: How do I create a rule so that when I put messages in a particular folder, they automatically get a response specific to that folder? [more inside]
posted by infinityjinx on Apr 8, 2008 - 10 answers

I'm looking to replace the fuel filter on my 2003 Chevrolet Tracker. It's a relatively easy process, but I'm having some difficulty locating the exact position of the filter. Does anyone happen to have a diagram or link to where can I get this information?
posted by Aanidaani on Mar 31, 2008 - 4 answers

Excel filter-filter: How do I set up an easily adjustable filter for a 7000-odd row spreadsheet in Excel Mac 2004 or 2008? The data's not well organised and needs to be filtered over multiple columns. [more inside]
posted by Magnakai on Mar 20, 2008 - 5 answers