I want to automate a Word document for some sales drones. I'd love it if I could check for when a Quick Part field ends with an "s", and if so insert just an apostrophe as opposed to apostrophe then "s". But how? [more inside]
posted by Ridge on Sep 4, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm starting grad school and will be living in a residence hall with shared kitchen facilities. I need your ideas for quick, cheap, and healthy meals. [more inside]
posted by sciencemandan on Jul 27, 2009 - 20 answers

Is it possible (in Windows Vista Ultimate) to save remote desktop connections to the same computer but for different users? i.e. have icons in my quick launch menu which log me in with a click to user1 or user2? [more inside]
posted by Mokusatsu on Jun 30, 2009 - 7 answers

I need more quick, healthy, dinner suggestions, but I am Picky, Picky. I've perused many a thread here about this, and am hoping to catch something new with a smaller net. Spicy is the key here. If it tastes good with my rooster sauce it will be a keeper. [more inside]
posted by duckus on Apr 9, 2009 - 17 answers

Where in Los Angeles can I get eyeglasses lenses (a fairly difficult perscription, at that) in an hour, or a day? [more inside]
posted by seeka on Apr 7, 2009 - 3 answers

Quick Pizza: What is the fastest way that I can have a pizza-resembling thing in my mouth without buying anything premade? Rules allow for pre-making things at home, as long as those things keep and don't take up too much space. [more inside]
posted by sdis on Nov 7, 2008 - 19 answers

Is eating a dollar burger from burger king and a cup of water healthier then not eating? [more inside]
posted by Nighthawk3729 on Sep 30, 2008 - 23 answers

Steamed Rice with what? I'd like to use my rice cooker more often. I'm looking for recipes that take five to ten minutes that I can add / pour over / serve next to my steamed rice. Bonus: What are some things I can add to the rice cooker as the rice is being cooked to make it a one pot meal?
posted by bigmusic on Sep 1, 2008 - 34 answers

I work at a call center, and have very short breaks in between calls, but it's frequent enough to get a little boring. What kind of productive ideas do you all have for something I could do? [more inside]
posted by macsigler on Jul 17, 2008 - 31 answers

Help! I have five-ish hours to locate, download, and burn some source of psychedelic imagery/video for a friends' show in Seattle. Think Electric Sheep, only less screensaver, more burnable to dvd. [more inside]
posted by stenseng on May 26, 2008 - 11 answers

What's the best web site builder software for a non-beginner? [more inside]
posted by jurczyk on Mar 16, 2008 - 11 answers

What is a good breakfast? [more inside]
posted by mustcatchmooseandsquirrel on Jan 16, 2008 - 56 answers

Need funny, easy-to-finish books, that aren't moronic. STAT. [more inside]
posted by brain cloud on Dec 21, 2007 - 77 answers

Help this impatient person learn how to cook from a book. [more inside]
posted by mintchip on Dec 19, 2007 - 24 answers

I'm a student looking to earn a bit of money on the internet. I feel that i have enough spare time and that i could use it productively. [more inside]
posted by freddymetz on Oct 30, 2007 - 19 answers

Costume ideas, Halloween, NYC... traveling light, help???? [more inside]
posted by priested on Oct 18, 2007 - 8 answers

MedicalQuestionFilter: Thumbnail looks like a tectonic plate. Should I go see the doctor? (Warning: Not for the squeamish) [more inside]
posted by smcniven on Oct 4, 2007 - 10 answers

my wife is pregnant; we need easy healthy things to cook. [more inside]
posted by BigBrownBear on Aug 29, 2007 - 23 answers

How do I fast track my way into consulting? [more inside]
posted by gttommy on May 27, 2007 - 8 answers

One person has high cholesterol. The other has type 2 diabetes. Both have no more than 30 minutes to cook and eat together. What do you recommend for breakfast, lunch, or dinner? [more inside]
posted by gnomeloaf on Mar 13, 2007 - 20 answers

I need help finding the patent for David and Dania's quick change act effect. [more inside]
posted by schnee on Feb 1, 2007 - 2 answers

Quick, MeFi I need a dog park to go to in Yokohama, Japan, anyone, anyone???
posted by nintendo on Jan 15, 2007 - 3 answers

What kind of foodstuffs should I provide to the people helping me move? [more inside]
posted by donajo on Jan 4, 2007 - 19 answers

Saw this act on America's Got Talent and have overcome my shame at watching this terrible show to ask, how the hell is it done? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RB-wUgnyGv0 Any insights?
posted by BorgLove on Aug 10, 2006 - 13 answers

Getting in shape in one month. How to do it? [more inside]
posted by dcrocha on Aug 9, 2006 - 32 answers

Easy things to cook that freeze well and reheat well for consumption throughout the work week? [more inside]
posted by angry modem on Aug 1, 2005 - 24 answers

Cooking for the lazy and overworked. I eat a lot of overpriced crap lately - think boxed/frozen/microwaveable, or even just takeout - and for a number of obvious reasons I'd like to stop doing that. I think most of America is in the same boat with me, but can those of you who aren't give me some tips on learning to cook for myself? [more inside]
posted by tirade on Aug 22, 2004 - 33 answers