How do I actually get the documentation that I have been asking for at work? [more inside]
posted by soelo on Dec 20, 2009 - 6 answers

I have some ideas I want to bring to fruition. Is it best to focus on each one at a time until I either complete it or go as far as I can go with it? Or is it better to schedule my time so I work on each of them a little each day and move them all forward at once?
posted by CollectiveMind on Dec 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I would like your suggestions for something I could place on my desk or computer which would clearly and visibly indicate to me and others my work status. The status I wish to illustrate is either a) Working on project X or b) not working on project X. [more inside]
posted by therubettes on Nov 26, 2009 - 14 answers

I'm looking for photos of NYCHA public housing - particularly, the interior of apartments and communal areas. Where can I find photos like this online? [more inside]
posted by Joey Joe Joe Junior Shabadoo on Oct 17, 2009 - 2 answers

I feel like I'm in a bit of a rut! I'm looking for a number of new projects, skills, and interesting things that I can learn or work on. [more inside]
posted by tomble on Oct 14, 2009 - 23 answers

I was given grow lights - what should I grow? [more inside]
posted by iftheaccidentwill on Sep 22, 2009 - 17 answers

I'm looking to replace Shadow Plan on my Treo with something more robust. All I'm really looking for is a way to group individual Tasks into projects. [more inside]
posted by tommasz on Sep 21, 2009 - 2 answers

Knitting, crochet, beading, sewing.. what am I missing? Looking for some unusual craft techniques and projects. [more inside]
posted by psychostorm on Aug 18, 2009 - 36 answers

Where can I find pictures of empty walls with footprints of picture/art frames that have been removed? [more inside]
posted by pakoothefakoo on Aug 17, 2009 - 7 answers

I have 3-5 days (starting tomorrow!) in which I'm off from work, and have really nothing planned. As a developer geek in a crappy economy, I'm looking at looming unemployment and/or the start of a freelance career in the very near future. I want to this time making "something" that I can use in my portfolio to show potential employers/clients. What on earth can I build? [more inside]
posted by cgg on Aug 4, 2009 - 8 answers

Anyone know any good music games/activities for inner city elementary school kids? [more inside]
posted by cloeburner on Jun 29, 2009 - 10 answers

Are there any sites out there for organizing people to work on collaborative projects or new ideas? [more inside]
posted by Muffpub on Jun 25, 2009 - 8 answers

What's it like volunteering in Senegal with Projects Abroad? [more inside]
posted by levijk on Jun 10, 2009 - 3 answers

I regularly get bursts of creative energy and motivation to work on personal projects right smack dab in the middle of the workday, when I can't do a thing about them. But when I've got free time, I don't feel like doing anything. How can I better synchronize my motivation with my free time? [more inside]
posted by Metroid Baby on May 1, 2009 - 10 answers

outsourcingfilter: Where on the web to post non-coding projects/requests in for bidding? [more inside]
posted by querty on Apr 21, 2009 - 6 answers

Project management software seems to be focused on a small number of complex projects. I'm looking for software to juggle around a large number of rather basic projects. [more inside]
posted by NekulturnY on Mar 24, 2009 - 12 answers

Team appreciation / project mementos: just got done with a 6 month long project involving a team of about 30 people. I have somewhere in the range of 10k to 15k to spend on an outing and (suggested by mgmt) some kind of memento. What should I get? [more inside]
posted by ajohnson1200 on Mar 21, 2009 - 20 answers

Can anyone recommend some projects or self-improvement/self-studying for a high school senior taking a gap year between high school and college? [more inside]
posted by zhang.chuck on Mar 8, 2009 - 5 answers

ISO ideas for projects to do on business travel - portable, long-term, skill-building, relatively inexpensive things to do with my evenings. [more inside]
posted by AquaAmber on Mar 3, 2009 - 5 answers

I just bought a condo and am looking for websites that are dedicated to doing DIY things to improve your home ranging from doing cheap/green projects, cool home gadgets, to major remodeling jobs... [more inside]
posted by matthelm on Jan 12, 2009 - 5 answers

Can I "dumpster dive" for free art by hanging around art colleges at the end of a semester and snagging unwanted class projects? What would be the protocol for doing such a thing? Is there any other situation in which I could snag free art?
posted by sandking on Jan 4, 2009 - 42 answers

What time/project management software or sites might be able to help me view my week in hourly clumps and allow me to check off completed tasks or monitor their success? I've tried a number of GTD services, but none of them has been quite right, so I'm looking for suggestions. [more inside]
posted by metalheart on Nov 29, 2008 - 6 answers

Electronics/LED Folks: I bought a few cheap, poorly-assembled LED color-changing orb-things and I'm pretty sure they're the coolest objects I have ever owned. I cracked 'em open, and damned if I know what is going on in there, but it looks simple/cheap as all hell. Help me figure it out, I'll post a build-log/parts list somewhere, and in short-order we can all be ass-deep in home-made, disarmingly sublime mood-lighting. [more inside]
posted by jjjjjjjijjjjjjj on Nov 18, 2008 - 28 answers

I spent some pleasant time this past weekend planting a windowsill herb garden. What are some other similarly self-contained projects I can do in a day or two this winter? [more inside]
posted by adiabat on Nov 13, 2008 - 12 answers

Teaching audio recording & editing to beginners at Uni (for this certificate). Looking for ideas for mock projects to get them going in the practical session. [more inside]
posted by yoHighness on Oct 24, 2008 - 12 answers

diy tech-filter: I will be teaching a 45 minute class for 7th & 8th graders title: Technology. What I do in there with them is COMPLETELY up to me, which is both neat and scary. It will be extra-curricular so I can run with things. I'm looking for activities that include building, making, designing, are CHEAP or FREE and would appeal to inner city kids who love technology but don't really know how it works. [more inside]
posted by allthewhile on Oct 1, 2008 - 13 answers

I'm starting my second year of a Ph.D program and I'm stressed and upset. Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 3, 2008 - 8 answers

I want to make some animal-shaped food. I would prefer savory to sweet, and I do not want to use a mold or a cookie cutter to achieve the animal shape. [more inside]
posted by waltzing astronomers on Aug 27, 2008 - 19 answers

I'm looking for projects people did while traveling.. [more inside]
posted by mrunderhill on Jul 29, 2008 - 14 answers

What is a good open-source project to get involved in? [more inside]
posted by Who_Am_I on Jul 3, 2008 - 12 answers

What are the New York City "projects"? I often hear the phrase "The Projects" in TV and movies. I understand they are an area of somewhat low-cost housing, and that it tends to be an "unsavory" neighborhood, but not terribly so. My question is, what exactly does it mean for something to be a project. Why are they there, how did they get there, and what does it mean today? Google and Wikipedia have been of little help. [more inside]
posted by LoopyG on Jun 13, 2008 - 36 answers

The 2nd law of thermodynamics (entropy theory) has been applied to information theory, economics, natural selection and human behaviour. How do I relate it to software projects? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on May 10, 2008 - 14 answers

What areas / neighborhoods / streets should I avoid in San Francisco? [more inside]
posted by stackhaus23 on Mar 23, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm looking for Web sites premised on the production of "crap art", structured art projects for non-artists, inspiration and instructions. [more inside]
posted by loiseau on Feb 23, 2008 - 5 answers

Help me find sites where I can meet up with other people interested in developing software for fun or for profit [more inside]
posted by brandnew on Jan 22, 2008 - 4 answers

2007 has been a year of nothing. How can I make 2008 a year to remember? [more inside]
posted by susiepie on Dec 9, 2007 - 23 answers

I found some great old Christmas photos. What are some creative ways to turn them into cool Christmas gifts? [more inside]
posted by kidsleepy on Nov 26, 2007 - 5 answers

DIY blogs that don't require you to be a goddamn logic board-soldering wizard? [more inside]
posted by middleclasstool on Oct 16, 2007 - 7 answers

Where can I find a web-based/cross-platform calendar that would allow a group of people to add events, but not modify other people's? [more inside]
posted by leptin on Sep 15, 2007 - 3 answers

Project Managers! What software / systems do you use to manage your projects. It seems to me that Microsoft Project or Basecamp is not always the right tool for the job. I am interested in creating work breakdown structures and sequencing activities in a visual manner. I want to track and manage requirements, changes, risks, issues, etc. I want to baseline my requirements, my schedule, and my budget. I want to capture work activity and generate reports. What software should I be using to be a superstar project manager? What is your system for capturing and disseminating information?
posted by kaizen on Sep 12, 2007 - 4 answers

I have an entire year of semi-boredom ahead of me. What projects can I do in this time period, that are substantial, inexpensive, can be done on the side whilst attending college, and will help me avoid looking back and regretting a wasted youth? I've made a font, almost completed writing a book, learnt how to do the splits. What else can I do, other than churn out more fonts and books? Are there any lists of to-do things out there? [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 10, 2007 - 31 answers

As a young person, how do I invest in youth projects? [more inside]
posted by divabat on Jul 13, 2007 - 3 answers

I want to build an engine as a hobby. How misguided is this, and how would I go about it? [more inside]
posted by Willie0248 on Jun 25, 2007 - 24 answers

How do you deal with companies that are badly managed? Are all companies badly managed? Is the "real world" just an endless fight to try and get things done? [more inside]
posted by blacklite on Jun 5, 2007 - 20 answers

In my quest to find a project management application that fits our situation, I've been evaluating dotProject. This app ended up not being viable for us for a number of reasons, so I'm wondering if any of you out there have experience with a project management app that meets the following requirements... [more inside]
posted by markmillard on Jun 1, 2007 - 1 answer

Ibook + New Ubuntu Install...what now? [more inside]
posted by TeamBilly on Apr 9, 2007 - 15 answers

Students: What do you do when group members don't do much at all? Educators: Do you want to hear if a student is not pulling their own weight in a group work situation? [more inside]
posted by Mookbear on Mar 28, 2007 - 34 answers

Access Control & Electronic Lock Filter: I'm working on a project that requires a method of controlling intermittent access to a small container, can you help? [more inside]
posted by Sevenupcan on Mar 1, 2007 - 2 answers

What are some killer Photoshop projects for my class of design students? [more inside]
posted by jeremias on Feb 28, 2007 - 18 answers

#1) HAPPY MUSIC: What music do you use to cheer yourself up? A friend of mine has clinical depression. I am gathering recommendations of happy music so I can make a playlist of tunes to help uplift and revive downcast spirits. #2) AMBIENT SOUND: what music you listen at work to help create some good background music to help you concentrate on your tasks? #3) INSPIRATION: What do you listen to, to revive your energy and get you pumped up to work on that otherwise annoying project?
posted by earthwalker7 on Jan 30, 2007 - 66 answers