I'm an occasional freelance writer with a background in print magazines considering taking an online gig. What kind of pay should I ask for? [more inside]
posted by joechip on Nov 9, 2009 - 7 answers

What is the music that Technoviking is dancing to?
posted by jimfl on Nov 9, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm looking for a World War 2 essay that may be titled "Missing the War", which is about the difference in perception between how the Second World War was portrayed in the media and how it was for the soldiers involved. [more inside]
posted by codacorolla on Nov 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Please help me find an mp3 (mp4?) of Badly Drawn Boy's cover of Thunder Road. [more inside]
posted by headnsouth on Nov 8, 2009 - 10 answers

Taylor Swift Filter: Did anyone catch Taylor Swift on last nights SNL? [more inside]
posted by cazoo on Nov 8, 2009 - 6 answers

I'm trying to find this outdoor game I played back in the 70's. Basically, the game consisted of 2 ropes with handles and a swimming pool float. The float would zip back and forth when a player spread his arms quickly to "shoot" the float back to the other player. Can't remember the name of the game or where to buy it today.
posted by chump on Nov 8, 2009 - 6 answers

I just fell in love with NPR's Planet Money podcast but can't figure out how to access back episodes. [more inside]
posted by hungrytiger on Nov 8, 2009 - 4 answers

Where are the best places to buy tape cassettes in Philadelphia? [more inside]
posted by god particle on Nov 7, 2009 - 3 answers

do lolcatz speak 1337? or is there another term for this? [more inside]
posted by tamarack on Nov 7, 2009 - 11 answers

There is this insect/arachnid I remember from my childhood in Las Vegas. It had a body about the size of a raisin, only it was quite flat. They were red with black spots (larger than ladybugs, but flatter), and the kids in the neighborhood called them "bloodsuckers" for some reason. (I have no idea if they bit or not.) I don't remember them flying, but I could be wrong about that. What insects were they? Scientific name or common name is fine, anything I can use to find out more info.
posted by ErWenn on Nov 7, 2009 - 13 answers

Excel question: I need a row number to automatically increment as I copy a formula horizontally across columns. Sample spreadsheet downloadable here, or viewable as a Google Doc here. Further details inside. [more inside]
posted by Conrad Cornelius o'Donald o'Dell on Nov 7, 2009 - 12 answers

Do you have Madhur Jaffrey's Ultimate Curry Bible on your bookshelf? Could you flip through in search of a pork recipe with mustard seeds? [more inside]
posted by lioness on Nov 7, 2009 - 2 answers

How do I go about figuring out what is causing my cable (or power) troubles and hopefully fix it? [more inside]
posted by NoraCharles on Nov 6, 2009 - 6 answers

Are there any museum exhibits, art installations, or events going on in D.C. tomorrow (Saturday) that are worth checking out? [more inside]
posted by HotPatatta on Nov 6, 2009 - 9 answers

How can I talk to children? [more inside]
posted by meadowlark lime on Nov 6, 2009 - 12 answers

Lonely, hungry for intimacy, ravenous to be touched, coddled or stroked. I'm old, sick and unattractive, I used to be smoking hot but men don't look at me any more, nor do they even acknowledge my presence. The area I live in is sparse for dating, and I've even tried one night stands. I have given up. What are some other ways to get the physical needs I have for the human social intimate relationship I do not have? I've done the CL casual encounters, internet dating etc.... Going for a massage now to see if it helps, and yes I have a loving and much loved pet....but I need more. Any resources? I'm sure there are others like me out there.
posted by ~Sushma~ on Nov 6, 2009 - 15 answers

Where else can I get a Casio Cubic? [more inside]
posted by zennoshinjou on Nov 6, 2009 - 3 answers

Can you recommend any good, budget-friendly, family portrait photographers in the Twin Cities area? We would like to spend under $125 for a sitting fee, but don't really want to go to Sears or Target.
posted by Mrs. Green on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

Help me track down my uncle's appearance on CNN's "American Morning" this morning. [more inside]
posted by Roach on Nov 5, 2009 - 3 answers

I'm looking for an online surface area and volume calculator, where I plug in various measurements of a cylinder or sphere and it calculates the answer for me. But I want one that approximates pi as 3.14. [more inside]
posted by 23skidoo on Nov 5, 2009 - 8 answers

You are not my amp tech, but maybe you can help me diagnose the source of a strange noise on a brand new guitar amp. [more inside]
posted by uncleozzy on Nov 5, 2009 - 6 answers

Looking for Benjamen Walker's Your Radio Nightlight archive. [more inside]
posted by panoptican on Nov 5, 2009 - 5 answers

I'm a young, "straight-acting", alternative guy who is tired of being single. Help me find a boyfriend! [more inside]
posted by mosherdan on Nov 5, 2009 - 23 answers

I have a pale pink bottle with a liquid inside. How can I figure out what it is? [more inside]
posted by past on Nov 5, 2009 - 13 answers

I have about 30 surplus SIM cards, all for AT&T. They are new and unused SIM cards. Is there any life for new SIM cards with no account on them? [more inside]
posted by msbutah on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

My new computer can find our wireless router; it asks for a "security key" in order to connect. What is a security key? [more inside]
posted by jaruwaan on Nov 4, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some good things to consider when starting out as a professional photographer? [more inside]
posted by ghostpony on Nov 4, 2009 - 24 answers

There is a photo I took, which a firm wants to use on the cover of a Holiday card. Quantity would be around 30.000. One time use. They will credit me on the back. I have no idea how much can or should I charge for it. What do you think? Thanks.
posted by procrastinator on Nov 4, 2009 - 5 answers

Can food allergies develop at forty years old? In my case, I'm getting hives (on my arm or hand) when i eat anything with dairy in it -- this has never happened before.
posted by LittlePumpkin on Nov 4, 2009 - 20 answers

What are some jobs that the Internet is killing, or making obsolete? [more inside]
posted by bunny hugger on Nov 4, 2009 - 38 answers

Looking for a site aggregating a series of "2 slightly different pictures of the same subject animated in a loop". [more inside]
posted by bru on Nov 4, 2009 - 6 answers

I cannot, for the life of me, figure out this person's name. She says it, right there in plain language, but I just can't catch it. Does the name sound familiar? I kinda think the last name is Gomez, but even that I'm not so sure of.
posted by ericc on Nov 4, 2009 - 11 answers

How would I buy stock in Hyundai? [more inside]
posted by jefficator on Nov 4, 2009 - 3 answers

What is the best way of organizing python scripts? [more inside]
posted by a womble is an active kind of sloth on Nov 4, 2009 - 15 answers

Could you help me find a mp3 player that has large capacity and plays flacs? [more inside]
posted by GrooveStix on Nov 3, 2009 - 13 answers

Any advice for applying for a joint Doctorate of Social Work and Doctorate of Social Sciences program with an emphasis on psychology? How tough is it to get into a DSW program? The school is a midwestern big 10 school. [more inside]
posted by ShadePlant on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Boyfriendbirthdayfilter: Do you know anything about buying mandolins? Please hope me! [more inside]
posted by radioamy on Nov 3, 2009 - 21 answers

What's the best free or open source software (for Windows XP) which will scan multiple pages in a row and output a PDF with zero fuss? [more inside]
posted by cowbellemoo on Nov 3, 2009 - 3 answers

Friends are coming to dinner and I'm relishing the challenge of finding a recipe that will satisfy the picky eater who doesn't like any vegetables. Can you help? [more inside]
posted by Busy Old Fool on Nov 3, 2009 - 37 answers

Can anyone tell me what this (lizard?) is I found in the basement? [more inside]
posted by cestmoi15 on Nov 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Does anyone remember a website a few years back that would post scans of crafts and recipe books from the 50's-70's for the sole purpose of making fun of them for being horrible? I think it had "Lavender" in the name somewhere? It might be still going. It was a huge site with a lot of different sections of content and all of it was really funny. [more inside]
posted by amethysts on Nov 2, 2009 - 9 answers

What's the best time in late spring for a Yellowstone/Grand Tetons visit? [more inside]
posted by aabbbiee on Nov 2, 2009 - 6 answers

Car rental insurance: what should I get? [more inside]
posted by cgs on Nov 2, 2009 - 15 answers

What are some great computer games for people who enjoy non-linear privateering, combat, and risky missions? [more inside]
posted by The Winsome Parker Lewis on Nov 2, 2009 - 16 answers

Please suggest good toys for penned house rabbits. [more inside]
posted by joannemerriam on Nov 2, 2009 - 15 answers

I need some help repairing some text files. I don't really understand regular expressions and so on enough. [more inside]
posted by yesno on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

I'd like to keep track of iPhone/iPod app prices. Are there any websites that display price info, such as whether an app has gone up or down in price?
posted by ellighi on Nov 2, 2009 - 5 answers

What was this children's book I had in the 1980s that contained large pictures of woodland animals engaged in battle scenes, using military equipment such as cannons that fired acorns? [more inside]
posted by EndsOfInvention on Nov 2, 2009 - 4 answers

Recommend me a preferably UK-based wooden engagement ring seller. [more inside]
posted by Nufkin on Nov 2, 2009 - 8 answers

I'm after really cheap public liability insurance for my new business. I need public liability purely for bureaucratic reasons, so I'm after the cheapest, nastiest policy I can find. Can anyone recommend a company? [more inside]
posted by tomargue on Nov 1, 2009 - 4 answers